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In Memory of John O Lane who Died May 9, 1833 AE. 26.
In Memory of Mr. Samuel Leavitt He died Dec. 30th. A. D. 1803 AE. XCIII years.
In Memory of Mrs Adah Leavitt Consort of Mr. Samuel Leavitt she died Feb. 9th A. D. 1801 AE. LXXIX
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CENTURY OF MERIDEN
Silas B. Lawrence. Died Aug. 4, 1852, AE. 72. Old age and death retard our steps From all our youthful toils
Erected to the memory of Wm. Henry Lester who died April 25, 1837 Aged 27 years.
William A. Linsley died Oct. 7th 1841 Aged 66 years "My flesh also shall rest in hope"
Abigail T. wife of William A. Linsley died Feb. 2, 1820 Aged 35 years "I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness."
William Son of Wm. A. & A. T. Linsley. died Nov. 13, 1812, AE. 1I m. 14 d: Harriet A. their daughter died May 5, 1812, AE. 3 y's 7 mo "Hope looks beyond the bounds of time When what we now deplore Shall rise in full immortal prime And bloom to fade no more."
Harriet wife of William A. Linsley died May 24, 1841, Aged 52 years. "When he shall appear we shall be like him for we shall see him as he is."
Anna Lyman Died April 8 1858 AE. 70
In Memory of Mr. Aaron Lyman Esq. Who departed this life nov. 15th A. D. 1801 AE. 94
The public offices he sustained he discharged with honor he was a patron of good order and a friend to religion he manifested a lively sense of the worth of religion and died in the full hope of coming to the resur- rection of the Just.
In Memory of Mr. Phinehas Lyman who died April 16 A. D. 1825 aged 71 years and of Mrs. Huldah Lyman his wife who died March 16, 1804 aged 46 years.
J. W. L. John W. Lyon, born at Meriden Feb. 5, 1821. died at Springfield Mass. Sept. 26, 1842.
Ruth Maria Daughter of Asahel & Elizabeth Merriam died Dec 3 1843 Aged 31 years
Anson Merriam Died Oct. 14, 1833 AE. 29 Our Fathers Grave. James E. Merriam William B Merriam
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In Memory of Asaph Merriam Esq. Who died July 27th 1836 aged 77 years
In Memory of Mrs. Damaras Wife of Asaph Merriam Esq. who died Aug. 24 1828 in her 63 year.
Weeping friends Erected this to perpetuate the mem- ory of Selden son of Asaph Merriam Esq & Mrs Damaras Merriam Who died April 28th A. D. 1806 in his 22d. year.
In Memory of Mr. Benjamin Merriam Who died suddenly the 14th of Feb. A. D. 1807 AE. 76 years. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. May sudden death remind us all
That old or young Death soon may call.
In Memory of Mr. Edmund Merriam died Jan. 25th A. D. 1791 AE. 30 Death is a debt To nature due That I have paid & so must you.
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In Memory of Mrs. Mary ye Wife of Mr. Benjamin Merriam she Died March ye 14th 1772 in ye 30th year of her Age.
Mrs. Beulah Wife of Mr. Ephraim Merriam died Feb. 18th. 1827 in her 68th year.
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Merriam ye Consort of Mr. Elisha Merriam Who Departed this life Nov. ye 15th A. D. 1774 in ye 20th year of her Age.
A soul prepared needs no delays The summons come, the saint obeys Swift was her flight, and short the road She closed her eyes and saw her God; The flesh rests here till Jesus come And claims the treasure from the tomb.
In Memory of Mr. John Merri am Who Died May 26, 1772 in ye 75 year of his Age Let not the dead forgotten lie Remember Friends that you must die.
In Memory of Mrs Mary Merriam 2d. Consort of Mr John Merriam Who died Decemb 6th 1756 in ye 56th year of her Age. as I am now so must you be (indecipherable).
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CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
Mr. Ephraim Merriam died March 22d A. D. 1834 Aet. 77.
Erected In memory of Mr. Joseph Merriam who died April 30th. A. D. 1807 in his 75th year. Behold and see as you pass by As you are now so once was I As I are now so you must be Therefore prepare to follow me
Erected In memory of Mr. Nathaniel Merriam Who was born at Merriden Jan. 16th. A. D. 1734 His terrestrial course was suddenly terminated August 5th A. D. 1807
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Merriam, Wife of Mr. Marshel Merriam Who Died February ye 20th A. D .1780 in the 30th year of her Age She gave to her friends cause of great consolation And died in good hopes of eternal salvation
Sacred to the memory of Mrs Mindwell wife of Joseph Merriam who died Oct. 15 1839, in her 100 yr The memory of the just is blessed
In Memory of Capt. Nathel Merriam Who died A. D. 1775 8Ist year of
In Memory of Mrs Martha Consort to Mr. Nathaniel Merriam Who died Dec. 28th. A. D. 1797 AE. 61.
Calm resignation cro- wn'd
Her latest hours.
In Memory of Mr. Thomas Merriam who died April Ist. A. D. 18II in his 80th year. Mrs Ruth Merriam Wife of Mr. Thomas Merriam died April 6 1827, in her 87tlı year.
In Memory of Lieut William Merri am. He died Octr ye 4th A. D. 1751 In The 52 Year of His Age
Likewise the Rema ins of his wife Mrs Ruth Merriam. 1
she died Novr ye 4 A. D. 1784 In ye 81 Year of her Age.
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In Memory of Mr. Howel Merriman He died Oct. 29th. A. D. 1805 in the 33d year of his age He was much respected in Life & equally lamented in Death. In Memory of Dinah Merriman Relict of Titus Merriman who died Sept. Ist. A. D. 1813 in her 85th year. Mr. Ives Merriman died Oct. 3, A. D. 1825, Aet. 33
His domestic virtues endeared him to a large circle of relatives & friends & his christian walk & humble hope in death left them the best consolation in his loss.
Mrs Polly Merriman Wife of Mr. Jessa Merriman died Aug. 13 A. D. 1808 Aet. 42 y. and Mr. Joel Merriman died much lamented Oct. 18, 1819 Aet. 35 y. in the midst of flatering worldly prospects and yet with becoming resignation & comfortable hopes of eternal Life. Our life is like a summers day It seems so quic':ly past : Youth is the morning bright & gay And if tis spent in wisdoms way We meet our doom without dismay And Death is sweet at last Here all is rest & sweet repose Here all our sorrows cease For Jesus needs our spirit there And kindly whispers peace.
In memory of Mr. Titus Merriman who died Dec. 24th A. D. 1806 AE. 80 years.
Tho' strict in his Christian walk for many years he
was much distressed in his
sickness thro' anxious
fears for his soul, but died at last full of joy & triumph,
If the righteous scarcely be saved where shall the ungodly & the sinner ap
pear.
I Peter IV. 18.
In Memory of Mr. Jesse Merriman who died May 8, 1827, aged 68 years
Mrs Mary Roberts wife of Ephraim Merriam died July 7, 1816 Aet. 23
In Memory of Mr. Jotham Mitchel, who died Nov. 2, 1825 Aged 71 years 7 months & I day In Life respected & In death lamented
Also in memory of Betsey dautr of Jotham & Rebekah Mitchel, she died the 26 Nov. 1784 AE. 13 months & 8 d's.
In Memory of . Mrs Mary Mitchel Consort to Mr Moses Mitchel. she died May the 14th A. D. 1776 In the 52nd year of her Age.
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
In Memory of Miss Mary Mitchel Who died March 12th A. D. 1806 in her 49th year. Live while you live that when grim Death approaches the re- collection of your past life may force a smile even from that formidable tyrant
In Memory of Mr. Moses Mitchel Who died Nov. 7th A. D. 1797 AE. 75
Forbear to mourn for me my friends But for your sins and follies
mourn Short is the time on earth you spend & then to dust return.
Sacred To the Memory of Sarah Wife of Zanak Murdock & Daughter of Levi & Sarah Foster Who Died March 26, 1836 Aet. 28.
So near, so kind, so gentle, so sincere So lov'd so early lost must claim a tear Yet mourn we not if the life resumed by heaven Was spent to every end for which twas given
As humble trust in thy Redeemers love Matured thee early for the courts above We cease thy death too fondly to deplore For naught could the longest life have added more
In Memory of Mr. Joel Mix who died Dec. 7th. A. D. 1813 AE. 27 years My weeping friends as you pass by Remember you are born to die.
In Memory of Lucy Moran Who died June I, 1846 in the 68 year of her age
Here lies deposited untill the resurrection the body of Mr. Moses Mitchel Son of Mr. Joth- am & Mrs. Rebekah Mitchel, he departed this life July 4, A. D. 18II : in the 25 year of his age. at his left hand lies the body of Mr. Aaron Mitchel Son of Mr. Jotham & Mrs Rebekah Mitchel, he departed this life June II, A. D. 1811 : in the 18 year of his age Thy earthly hopes fond youth are but a dream Ore all things here I claim a power supreme
While love prepares the nuptial torch to light I quench its splendors in sepulchral night: My name is death ; see here my victims lie, Renounce thy pleasures & prepare to die
In Memory of Mrs. Eunice Miles Formerly the Consort of Lieut. Josiah Robinson died July 26th A. D. 1787 Aged 61. If bright the prospect We the Grave defy Trust future Ages And contented die
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Henry Son of Amos & Hannah Newton died Feb. 3, 1839. AE. 22.
John C. Son of Amos & Hannah Newton Died Oct. 20, 1841 Aet. 20.
Our friend and brother lo! is dead The cold and lifeless clay, Has made in dust its silent bed. And there it must decay.
In Memory of Nancy Late Wife of Andrew Norton & Formerly wife of John Hough who Died Sept. 1, 1839 Aet. 53.
E. H. O. In Memory of Mrs Eunice H. Olds Wife of Mr. Jared Olds Who died April 18th A. D. 1843 AE. 28 years
Each friend by fate snatched from us is a plume plucked from the wings of human vanity & from their grave how soon we disingage.
Samuel Paddock Died Aug. 7, 1869 AE. 85.
In Memory of Mr. Samuel Paddock who died Nov. 21, 1825 in the 68th year of his age.
In Memory of Mehitabel Wife of Samuel Paddock Who departed this life July 1, 1817 AE. 59. This is a debt all natures due Which I have paid & so must you.
Charlotte Wife of Samuel Paddock Died May 31, 1864, AE. 67.
In Memory of Mrs. Temperance Parmelee Consort to Mr. Bani Parmelee who died Oct. 5th A. D. 1797 in her 42d year. Death is a debt To nature due Which I have paid & so must you.
Susanna Peck relict of Deacon Phineas Peck & formerly consort of Stephen Hine died Nov. 22, 1810. Aged 74 Death like an overflowing stream Bears all its sons away They fly forgotten as a dream Does at the opening day.
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
In Memory of Mrs. Hannah Wife of Mr. "Nathaniel
Penfield Who died June 5th. 1777 in the 72d Year of her age
In Memory of Mrs. Sarah, wife of Mr. Liberty Perkins
Who died June 3, 1825 Aet. 44 Y. Huldah their daugh. died Aug. 20, 1802 AE. 4 Y. Hiram & Elias their Sons died March 31, 1801
AE. 4 Y. & April 20, 1807 AE. I Y.
Amanda wife of
Sherlock Perkins Died Dec 22 1842 Aet. 42
Polly Wife of Samuel Paddock Died Oct. 26, 1822 AE. 41
In Memory of Mr. Nathaniel Penfield Who died January the 5th A. D. 1776 Aged 679 Years Corrected date-probably 79 years.
The grave of Mrs. Elizabeth wife of Mr. Seth D. Plum who died June 4th 1826 in her 45th year. Death is certain and may you all prepare to meet your God.
In Memory of Mr. Seth D. Plum who died May 16, 1836. Aged 57 Years.
In Memory of Russel Harrison Plum son of Mr. Seth D. & Mrs. Elizabeth Plum Who died Jan. 22d A. D. 1816. AE. 2 years & 7 Months
Beneath, the lovely Child doth lie To earth his boddy's lent, More glorious shall hereafter rise Yet not more innocent
sound
When the archangels trump shall & souls to bodies join Millions & millions here around Will wish their lives as short as
mine.
In Memory of Jehiel Preston Who died Aug. II, 1820. aged 65 years Also Permelia daughter of Jehiel & Molly Preston died (illegible)
In Memory of Molly, relict of Jehiel Preston. Who died June 15, 1833. Aged 74 years.
The grave is now an honor'd spot To saints who sleep in Jesus bless'd For there the wicked trouble not And there the weary are at rest.
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Ann Eliza Wife of Freeman R. Randall Died Apr. 7, 1857 AE. 18 y's & 8 mo's. We have loved her. Oh how fondly,
We have laid her down to rest:
She has gone to dwell with Angels, In the mansions of the blest. She was lovely far too lovely In this cold world to stay Her spirit pure and holy To Heaven winged its way.
In Memory of Mrs. Ann the wife of Augustus Redfield Who died July 4, 1844, in her 75 year.
Horace R. Redfield Died Dec. 31, 1851 AE. 58 Lucy Curtis His Wife Died Mar. 1, 1882 AE. 82.
In Memory of Lieut. Allin Rice Who departed this Life May ye 2d A. D. 1776 Aged 40 years I trust in Thee and know in Whom I trust, Thy call I follow to the land unknown.
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In Memory of Mrs Phebe Wife of Dean Benjamin Rice Who died June .ye 13th 1776 in the 46th Year of her Age.
Erected to Memory of Mr. Amasa Rice Who departed this Life Dec. 12th A. D. 1797 in the 47th year of his Age
Also of Miss Thankful Rice Daugh. of Mr. Amasa & Mrs. Mary Rice Who died Feb. 19th. A. D. 1794 in the 21th year of her Age.
In Memory of Dean Benjamin Rice Who died February ye 7th 1777 in the 47th Year of his Age.
In Memory of Mrs Mindwell Wife of Decon Benjamin Rice Who died May ye 13th 1776 in the 74th Year of her Age.
In memory of Capt. Ezekiel Rice who died Sept. 3d 1808 Aged 69 years The race is run in dutys path faith
Fought the good fight & kept the breast
Now leaning on my Saviours My spirit seeks its final rest.
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
In Memory of Mr. Halsey son of Dea. Benjamin & Mrs. Phebe Rice Who died May 2d A. D. 1786 in the 22d Year of his Age Thrice happy if Prepared to meet A change so awful & so great.
In Memory of Mr. Joseph Rice : he Departed this Life June ye 5th A. D. 1777 in ye 22nd Year of his Age
See bloming youth My mournfull fate Prepare for death
In Memory of Jemima Rice daughter of Mr. Ezra & Mrs. Anna Rice Who died Jan. 23d. 1793, in the 20th year of her age.
Time what an empty vapour tis And days how swift they are Swift as a featherd arrow flies Or like a shooting star.
Erected. In memory of Rachel dautr of Titus & Rachel Rice. She perished in the flames of a dwelling house occupyed by Jotham Mitchel Oct. 28, 1784; in the 9 Year of her age
Melinda wife of Reuben J. Rice Died May 1, 1833. AE. 22. Prepare to meet thy God.
In Memory of Charlott Rice daughter of Joel & Eunice Rice, who died Aug 18, A. D. 1829 Aet. 40 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
In Memory of Mrs Mindwell Rice consort to Mr. Lyman Rice who died April 14th 1805 in the 23d year of her age
Youth in the blossom must resign to Death the end of all mankind But hark the Gospel doth proclaim The dead in Christ shall rise again
In Memory of Mr. Oliver Rice who died April 28th A. D. 1794, AE. 34. In faith he died, In dust he lies But faith forsees
In Memory of Mrs. Ruth Royce Who died March 30th A. D. 1801. in the 25th year of her age With joyful hopes of future bliss Behold the saints rejoice to die, For heaven shines round their heads And angel guards prepar'd to fly ; Attend their fainting beds.
In Memory of Jane Daugh. of Dean Silas & Mrs. Rebeckah Rice who died Feb. 13 A. D. 1824 in her 19 year Lifes uncertain death is sure Sin's the wound & Christ the cure.
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Rev Erastus Ripley Pastor Of The Congregational Church In Meriden 20 years Died Nov 17 1843 Aet. 73
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
In Memory of Lieut. Josiah Robinson he died April 17th 1771 in ye 45th yea of his Age. Death ore all nature casts a shady Gloom. Believe & look With triumph ore ye tomb
In Memory of Sarah Russell Who died April 14 1833 in her 20th year. When blooming youth are torn away By deaths resistless hand Our hearts the mournful tribute pay Which pitty must demand.
In Memory of Mr. Elijah Scovill Who died March 18th A. D. 1798 in his 24th year
Death is a debt To nature due Which I have paid & so must you.
Elizabeth wife of Eleazar Scovil, died July 24, 1849 Aet. 66.
Erected In Memory of Mrs. Tryphena Selby the amiable Consort of Mr. David M. Selby who departed this Life May 2d A. D. 1804 aged 43 years Confined within this narrow tomb The lovely sleeper lies But when the grand Morn shall come May she with joy arise.
Mrs Electa Seymour wife of Mr. Stephen Seymour died Jan. 4, 1820 in her 32d year Daniel their son died Oct. 23d 1808 in infancy AE. I y. II m. 18 d. Phebe Ann their Daugh. died Oct. 13, 1818 AE. 3 y. 3m. & 14 d.
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Rachel Shaylor Consort to Maj. Joseph Shaylor Who died Nov. 18th A. D. 1790 AE. 41 God gives us friends Then why should we complain
If he resume Our friends again
In Memory of Mr Joseph Shaylor the only son of Maj. Joseph & Mrs Rachel Shaylor who was slain by the Indians at Fort Jefferson Feb II A. D. 1792 AE. 15 His Surviving Sisters Consecrate this Inscription to his Memory
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
In Memory of Mr. James Scovil Junr Who departed this Life June the Ist 1776 Aged 43 Years In the midst of Life we are in Death
In Memory of Miss Thankfull Sheldon Daugtr of Mr Asa and Mrs Thankfull Sheldon of New Malborough She Died June ye gth 1772 in ye 18th year of her Age Come Blooming Youth When This You Read O See My Fate.
In Memory of Abigail Silliman : ye Daughter of Mr Hezekiah & Mrs E'nilia Silliman : she Died May ye 3Ist A. D. 1776 in ye 8th year of her Age
Why are friends ravished from us: Tis to bind By soft affections lines on human hearts the thought of death
Erected to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Simpson Wife of Mr. Samuel Simpson Who died April 2nd A. D. 1799 AE. 34 years. Also their babe died 1799. Heaven gives friends Why should we complain If heaven resumes Our friends again.
In Memory of Solomon Smith Who Died Sept. 1, 1844 Aet. 76.
In memory of Mrs. Eunice wife of Mr. Robert Smith who died Feb. 2ª, 1837 Aged 69 years.
In Memory of Lucy, wife of Solomon Smith who died June 13 1831 Aged 63
In Memory of Orrin Smith son of Darling & Rachel Stuart . Who died Jan 2 1821 Aged 18 years
Temperance, Fortitude, Justice. I. O. R. Emery B. Sherman Died July 10, 1846 Aet. 21 "We will drink no wine; for, Jonadah, the son of Rechah, our Father, commanded us saying Ye shall drink no wine."
Sarah wife of William Talmadge died Jan 21 1843 AE. 28
Sarah wife of Daniel Talmage, Died Aug. 24, 1855, AE. 79
Mr Abner & Mrs. SarahTibbals died Wallingford Oct. 6, 1801-1799 AE. 75-80.
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Mrs. Lois & Mrs. Chloe Companions of Mr. Samuel Tibbals died Oct. 16, 1803. Feb I, 1820. The former at Branford AE. 36-42 Also two infant sons of Mr. Samuel & Mrs Chloe died Oct. 21, 1805. Dec. 21, 1815 Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord even so saith the spirit for they rest from their labors
Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Samuel Tibbals Who died July 14 1829 Aet. 64.
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Polly Consort to Mr Caleb Todd Who departed this Life March Ioth A. D. 1792 in the 25th year of her Age Here my dear Polly lies Obscur'd in the dust Thus all but virtue dies Whose memory cannot rust.
There Shall Be No More Death Mary Elizabeth Wife of Lauren Tuttle died Feb. 26, 1843 AE. 26 y's
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." P's C.X.VI. 15.
In Memory of Philomela Twiss late Consort of Mr Daniel Twiss she suddenly departed this life March 6th A. D. 1805, in the 36th year of her age
also Champion son of Daniel & Philomela Twiss died May 6th 1800 AE. 6 Months Though sudden gone yet still in mind.
Erected to the Memory of Joseph Twiss Who Died May 15, 1842 Aet. 81
Lois C. Daughter of Austin & Vincey Twiss Died Dec. 24, 1842. Aged 19 Years
Friends nor physicians could not save My mortal body from the grave Nor can the grave confine me here When Christ my Saviour doth appear.
Bolivar A. Son of Austin & Vincey Twiss Died March 25, 1844 Aet. 18. Abigail Twiss Daugh. of Mr Joseph & Mrs Lois Twiss died June 2, 1819, Aet. 24 yrs.
Great God thy goodness hath no
bounds We hope our friend hath mercy found Her mind o'ercast with dismal gloom
Has sought a refuge in the tomb
Darkness & gloom shall flee
At the great opening day. away
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A CENTURY OF MERIDEN.
Lois Austin Wife of Joseph Tiss Died Jan 31, 1848 Aet. 85.
In Memory of Joshua A. Twiss who died May 29, 1829, Aet. 26
This world is all a fleeting show For man's probation given : The smiles of joy the tears of wo, Deceitful shine deceitful flow : Theres nothing true but heaven.
In Memory of Mr. Hiram Upson who died Sept. 22, 1836 Aged 33 years. And of Mrs. Silvia his wife who died Oct. 26, 1833 Aged 29 years Also Sophronia their daugh. died Sept. 22, 1833 Aged 10 weeks.
Erected to the Memory of Charles Way Who Died Dec. 4, 1842 Aet. 36.
In Memory of Betsey, wife of Samuel Way who died May 2, 1831 Aged 50 years Also Sherman their son died May 30, 181I Aged 2 years Also an infant son died Sept. 3, 1818.
Abner Way Died May I, 184I. Aged 88 Eunice Way Died Aug. 15, 1851 Aged 90.
John A Way Died Oct. 5, 1848. AE. 70 Deborah Wife of
John A. Way, Died Apr. 6, 1850 AE. 70
Samuel Way Died Oct. 27, 1844 AE. 83. In Memory of Sherman P. Way who died Apr. 8, 1840 AE. 28 The memory of the just is blessed.
In Memory of Mrs Esther Webb wife of Capt. John Webb who died March 25th A. D. 1806 AE. 94 years.
Erected to the memory of Capt John Webb who died May 6, 1799 aged 92
He was a Man of real piety and Integrity Public spirit- ed, kind to the poor. And through Life a patron of Religion peace & order in Society The Memory of the just is blessed.
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EARLY HISTORY.
In Memory of Anna Wetmore, wife of the late Revd Izrahiah Wetmore of Trumbull Who died July 6th 1812, AE. 70 years
unites How blest the pair whom christian love nights Joy smiles upon their days and crowns their In peace their happy moments glide away Till both are welcomed to eternal day.
In Memory of Deacn Benjamln Whiting he died Octbr ye 2nd 1773 in ye 79th year of his Age The sweet Remembrance of the Just, When dying Nature sleeps in Dust.
In Memory of Mrs. Rebekah Relict of Dea Benjamin Whiting Who died July 6th A. D. 1790 AE. 91 Behold all ye Who do pass by If you live long Yet you must die.
Erected in Memory of Samuel Whiting Esqr. Who died Feb. 15th A. D. 1803 in his 60th year In the various offices of trust which he sustained he ever supported the character of a respectable member of society- A just and faithful magistrate- A kind husband-an affectionate parent-A friend and supporter of religion & morality-and a humble, pious & exemplary christian & died in the lively hope of future bliss, through the merits of a Saviour.
In Memory of Caleb Wilcox who died Sept. 19, 1826 AE. 57.
His death was ocasioned by a sudden and unexpected fall which he received ten days previous to his death. Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
In Memory of Mr. Amos White who died Aug. 21, 1825 Aged 80 years
In Memory of Mrs. Hannah D. Wolf Wife of Mr. Seth D. Wolf who departed this Life March IIth 1791 in the 27th Year of her Age Virtue & grace adorn'd her mind Her thoughts & passions were resign'd Her innocence so fair so clear Who can restrain a falling tear.
Mr. Ichabod Wood, Died Dec. 10, 1842, Aged 65 Years. Mrs. Mary Wife of Mr. Ichabod Wood died May 2, 1835 Aged 53 years Come all my children that survive And let us mourn together
In Memory of Asa Yale who died 1829 Aged 30
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Abel Yale Died Sept. 23, 1859 Aged 75.
Mrs Polly Wife of Abel Yale Died Aug. 15, 1840 in her 49 year
Dearest Sister thou hast lost us Here thy loss we deeply feel
But tis God that hath bereft us He can all our sorrows heal
In Memory of Mr. Abel Yale: Departed this Life April 8th 1784 in the 78th year of his Age
The seens are changed, our days are fled All earth born joys are o'er
Mortals must follow where we're lead And reach the Eternal shore.
Erected to the Memory of Mrs. Sarah Yale, the Consort of Mr. Able Yale She departed this life Decr. 20th A. D. 1800, in the 89th year of her Age.
Mr. Daniel Yale died March 28, 1834 in his 84th year
Deceased friends to you I come To rest my body in the tomb My soul with you shall rise above To shout & sing redeeming love
Mrs Phebe Yale his wife died Nov. 17, 1835 in her 80 year.
James M. Yale Died July 30, 1842 in his 23 year
Fond clustering hopes have sunk with thee That earth cannot restore Love casts a garland on thy turf That may not blossom more.
In Memory of Ira Yale Who departed this life Dec. 9, 1814 AE. 56.
Also his wife Betsey Who departed this life April 5, 18II, AE. 27
and Also Mehitable, Who departed this life Dec. 6, 1814. AE. 28.
Isaac Yale Died Aug. 16 1864 AE. 81.
Diana Yale His Wife Died Apr. 15 1862 AE. 79.
In Memory of Eli Yale Who died June 15, 1843, in the 32 year of his age
Our life how short a groan a sigh We live and then begin to die But oh how great a mercy this That deaths a portal into bliss
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EARLY HISTORY.
In Memory of Anna daughter of Isaac & Diana Yale who died Dec. 23, 1829 Aged 22 She died in the full faith of her Redeemer
In Memory of Mr. Joel Yale Who died Dec. 14th. A. D. 1805, in his 47th year.
Farewell my earthly ; friends adieu Vain would I bid farewell to you Now in the dust my head I lay To mingle with my native clay While my immortal soul has fled To meet the Judge of quick & dead You too must moulder in the
tomb
Prepare to meet your final doom
Esther Wife of Joel Yale, died Nov. 13, 1848 Aet. 82.
Here lies interred sacred to the Memory the body of John Yale who died Jan 6 1782 AE. 95
Here lies interred · sacred to the Memory the body of Mr. John Yale Jun. Who departed this life, in the faith & hope of the Gospel on the 28 day of March A .D. 1795. In the 65 year of his Age. Death is a debt to nature due Let not the dead forgotten lie Remember that your born to die
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