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The grave of Mary, wife of Thomas Wheeler, one of the early propri- etors of the ancient town of Stonington.
Here lyeth the body of Mr. Thomas Wheeler, the pioneer, who died March 4, 1686, aged 84 years.
These Wheeler stones above seem to have been erected at one time as they are all brown stone and very thick.
In memory of Lucy M. Woodbridge, daughter of Dudley and Sarah Woodbridge, who departed this life Dec. 4, 1842, in the 83rd year of her age.
Mr. Oliver Woodbridge, died Feb. 22, 1785, in 67th year.
Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Joseph Woodbridge, of Groton, and daughter of Mr. Isaac Sheldon, of Hartford, died Nov. 28th, 1787, in her 34th year.
Doctor Dudley Woodbridge, died 4th of Oct., 1790, in his 86th year. "A tender parent and a kind friend."
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Sarah Woodbridge, consort of Dr. Dudley Woodbridge, who died Nov. 10, 1796, aged 76 years.
In memory of William Woodbridge, who died, July 23, 1825, aged 80 years. Cannot decipher epitaph.
Benjamin Woodbridge, son of Doctor Dudley Woodbridge, died April 1, 1770, in his 13th year.
Dudley Woodbridge, born Aug. 4, 1806, died April 19, 1836.
In memory of Mr. William Wheeler died August ye 17, A. D. 1747, in ye 66 year of his age . Cannot decipher epitaph.
In memory of Hannah, ye wife of Mr. William Wheeler, who died Aug. ye 28th, 1754, in ye 71st year of her age .
Here lieth interred ye body of Isaac, ye son of William Wheeler, died Jan. ye 5th, 1739-40, in ye 26th year of his age.
Sarah ye daughter of Mr. William and Mrs. Hannah Wheeler, died July 7, 1726, aged 3 days.
Here lieth ye body of John, ye son of William and Hannah Wheeler, died Feb. 24, 1710, aged 19 days. These stones all in south east corner of the yard.
Here lieth ye body of Lieut. William Gallup, died May ye 15th, 1731, aged 73 years.
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Here lieth ye body of Sarah, ye wife of Lieut. William Gallup, died Sept. ye 9th, 1729, aged 67 years.
In memory of Silas, son to Mr. Silas and Mrs. Sarah Gallup, who died Jan. 14, 1790, aged 3 months and 22 days.
In memory of Hannah, daughter of Mr. Silas and Mrs. Sarah Gallup, who died Sept. ye 10th, 1785, aged 3 months and 2 days.
There is a large monument here erected recently by Mrs. Sylvanus Reed of N. Y., and other Gallup descendants to the memory of Capt. John Gallup, killed in the Great Swamp fight, in 1675, near the present Wickford, R. I.
In memory of Lois, daughter to Mr. Silas and Mrs. Sarah Gallup, who died April 28th, 1784, aged 17 days.
In memory of Silas, son to Mr. Silas and Mrs. Sarah Gallup, he died April 12, 1783, aged 10 months and 8 days.
In memory of Capt. Nathaniel Gallup, who died June 11th, 1786, in ye 69th year of his age. "The sweet remembrance of the just shall flourish when they sleep in dust."
In memory of Mrs. Hannah Gallup, relict of Capt. Nathaniel Gallup, who departed this life, March 19th, 1810, in ye 90th year of her age.
In memory of Mrs. Margaret, ye wife of Mr. Nathaniel Gallup, who died March 2nd, 1761, in ye 63rd year of her age.
In memory of Nathaniel Gallup, died April ye 3rd, 1739, in ye 40th year of his age.
Margaret, daughter of Capt. Nathaniel and Hannah Gallup, died March 29th, 1754, aged 9 months.
In memory of Mr. George Gallup, who was drowned, May 3rd, 1781, in ye 31st year of his age. The above is flat on the ground but there is also a marble slab with this:
In memory of George Gallup, a Revolutionary officer, who died May 3, 1781, in the 31st year of his age.
In memory of Capt. Joseph Gallup, who died Dec. 22, 17-, in ye 66th year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Eunice Gallup, wife of Capt. Joseph Gallup, who died Oct. 14th, 1772, in the 71st year of her age.
Elisha, son of Mr. Elisha Gallop, and of Marcy his wife, died Nov. 18th, 1762, in ye 8th year of his age.
Here lies ye body of Benadam Gallup, died Aug. ye 2nd, 1727, in ye 72nd year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Esther, ye wife of Benadam Gallup, who died Aug. 18th, 1751, in ye 92nd year of her age.
Here lies ye body of Eunice, daughter of Mr. Joseph Gallup and Eunice his wife, she died Sept. 30, 1734, in ye 2nd year of her age.
Lucy ye daughter of Nathan and Dorothy Crary, died Aug. 24th, 1754, in ye 2nd year of her age.
Here lyeth John ye son of Samuel and Sarah Randall, who deceased Sept. ye 5th, 1712, in ye 18th year of his age.
Here lyeth ye body of William Williams, who died April 16th, 1713, aged 16 years.
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In memory of Mr. William Williams ,who departed this life March 10th, 1781, in ye 62nd year of his age.
Here lies ye body of Eleazer Williams, who died May ye 19th, 1725, in ye 55th year of his age.
Here lyes the body of Mrs. Mary, ye wife of Mr. Eleazar Williams, who died July ye 30th, 1762, in ye 89th year of her age.
In memory of Deborah, daughter of Nehemiah and Deborah Wil- liams, died March 17th, 1751, in ye 31st year of her age.
In memory of Prudence, ye daughter of Nehemiah and Deborah Wil- liams, died Sept. ye 14th year of her age.
In memory of Mr. Nehemiah Williams, who died Aug. 19th, 1797, in the 74th year of his age. "My lover friend familiar all removed from sight and out of call to dark oblivion, is retired, dead or at least to me expired."
In memory of Mrs. Abigail, wife to Mr. Nehemiah Williams, who died July 25th, 1767, in ye 43rd year of her age. "The memory of ye just is blessed."
In memory of Daniel, son to Mr. Nehemiah Williams, and Abigail, his wife, who died June ye 1st, 1765, in ye eighth year of his age. "A warning from ye dead to ye living."
In memory of Eunice ye daughter of Nehemiah Williams, Jr., and Abigail his wife, died March ye 29th, 1754, in ye 9th month of her age.
In memory of Elam, son to Mr. Nehemiah and Mrs. Bethiah Williams, who died May 1st, 1771, in ye 2nd year of his age.
In memory of Martha, ye daughter of Mr. Eleazar Williams and Abigail, his wife, died Aug. ye 18th, 1756, in 10th month of her age.
In memory of Mrs. Bethier Williams, wife of Mr. Nehemiah Williams who died Dec. 21st 1810, in the 83rd year of her age.
In memory of Ebenezer, son of Mr. Elisha and Eunice Williams, who died Nov. 12th, 1764, in the 20th year of his age.
In memory of Mr. Elisha Williams, who died Sept. 22nd, 1788, in the 71st year of his age.
In memory of Eunice, ye wife of Elisha Williams, who died July ye 28th, 1753, in ye 28th year of her age.
In memory of Thankful, ye wife of Elisha Williams, died Dec. ye 13th, 1740 in ye 19th year of her age.
In memory of Esther, wife of Elisha Williams, who died May 10th, 1762, in the 32nd year of her age.
Thankful, ye daughter of Elisha and Eunice Williams, died Oct. 11th, 1751, in ye 2nd year of her age.
This stone is down almost under ground. In memory of Mrs. Martha Williams, wife of William Williams, Esq., who died June 16th, 1784, in ye 68th year of her age. "She was a kind wife and tender mother." The above is the old stone which was replaced with marble both Mr. William Williams and his wife Martha.
In memory of Phebe, relict of Isaac Williams, who died Sept. 19, 1839, aged 77 years.
In memory of an infant, daughter of Park and Sarah B. Williams, who died May 24th, 1812, aged 17 days, also Perry A., their son, who
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died June 3rd, 1814, aged 8 months.
Joshua Williams, died April 21st, 1838, in the 89th year of his age. Hannah, widow of Joshua Williams, died Sept. 11th, 1842, in the 78th year of her age.
In memory of Mrs. Priscilla, wife to Mr. Joshua Williams, who died Aug. ye 5th, A. D. 1788, in ye 29th year of her age. "Death is uncer- tain yet most sure. Sin is the wound, Christ is the cure.
Betsy Williams, died Jan. 15, 1867, aged 76 years.
Sanford Williams, died Aug. 16th, 1847, aged 47 years.
The grave of Sally, wife of Sanford Williams, who died May 2nd, 1827, aged 24.
In memory of Polly, widow of Sanford Williams, died Aug, 28, 1857, aged 64. years.
Eunice, daughter of Daniel and Eunice Williams, was born Dec. 25th, 1792, and died Oct. 12th, 1801. "All lovely in her father's sight, almost her mother's whole delight, but oh! she's gone from this world's charm.'
Charles, son of Daniel and Eunice Williams, was born Nov. 25th, 1796, and died Jan. 17, 1797. "So fond desires are often crossed and parents hopes in children lost."
In memory of Mrs. Lucy Williams, who died May 24th, 1814, aged 61 years. "The sweet remembrance of the just shall flourish when we sleep in dust."
March the 19th, A. D. 1781, departed this life, Mr. John Williams, in the 39th year of his age. "Death is a debt to nature due, which I have paid and so must you."
In memory of Mr. Thomas Williams, who was killed in Fort Gris- wold, Sept. 6, A. D. 1781, in ye 60th year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Mercy Williams, wife of Thomas Willliams, who died July 26, 1850, in the 79th year of her age.
In memory of Abigail, daughter of Park Williams, Esq., and Deborah, his wife, who died Sept. 10, 1819, aged 36 years and 10 months. "With wings of faith the peaceful dove will fly to Heaven on wings of love."
In memory of Fanny, daughter of Park Williams Esq., and Deborah, his wife, who died June 20th, 1818, aged 23 years and 4 months.
In memory of Allen, son to Capt. Park Williams and Mrs. Deborah, his wife, he died March 24, 1795, in ye 7th year of his age.
In memory of Betsy, daughter to Mr. Park and Mrs. Deborah Wil- liams, who died Feb. 16th, A. D. 1783, aged 1 year and 2 days.
In memory of an infant, son to Capt. Park Williams and Mrs. Deborah, his wife, who died May 26th, 1793, aged 1 day. "In memento mori."
In memory of Mrs. Abigail, wife to Mr. Eleazer Williams, who died Oct. 18th, 1786, in ye 52nd year of her age.
In memory of Mrs. Hannah Williams, wife of Mr. Nehemiah Williams who died April 2nd, A.D. 1778, in the 77th year of her age.
In memory of Mr. Nehemiah Williams, who departed this life, Aug. 25th, 1778, in ye 83rd year of his age. "Mors omnia vincet."
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In memory of Mr. Eleazar Williams, who departed this life, Sept. 4th, A.D. 1778, in ye 48th year of his age.
In memory of Deborah, wife of Mr. Nehemiah Williams, died June ye 30th, A. D., 1756, in ye 62nd year of her age.
In memory of Amos Williams, son to Mr. Eleazar and Mrs. Abigail Williams, who died Oct. 11, 1777, in ye 75th year of his age.
In memory of Martha, daughter of Mr. Eleazar Williams and Abigail, his wife, died Aug. 8, 1756, in ye 10th year of her age.
Here lies buried the body of Mrs. Desire Williams, wife to Capt. John Williams, died Aug. 15th, 1727, in ye 44th year of her age.
To the memory of Mary, ye wife of Col. John Williams, died Decem- ber ye 20th, 1740, in ye 39th year of her age.
In memory of Mrs. Prudence, wife to Col. Williams, who died Sept. 25, 1762, in ye 62nd year of her age.
Hannah, ye daughter of William and Martha Williams, died Novem- ber ye 17th in ye 4th year of her age.
In memory of Mr. Robert Williams, who departed this life June 8th, A. D. 1761, in the 39th year of his age.
In memory of William Williams Esq., who was born May 1, 1716, and died July 27th, 1801, in the 86th year of his age. "Stand still, kind reader, drop a tear upon the dust that slumbers here, and when you read the fate of me, think on the glass that runs for thee."
In memory of Mrs. Martha Williams, wife of William Williams Esq., she died June 16th, 1784, in the 68th year of her age. "She was a kind wife and tender mother."
Col. John Williams, died Dec. 30, 1761, aged 71 years. "He possessed energy and enterprise, public spirit and influence."
An infant son of Sanford and Polly Williams, died March 23rd, 1831, also Edgar, son of Sanford and Polly Williams, died June 3rd, 1836, 3 months 19 days. "The bud of innocence will bloom in Heaven."
Mary, daughter of Sanford and Polly Williams, died June 3rd, 1836, aged 4 years, 4 months and 22 days. "This lovely bud so young and fair called hence by early doom, just came to show how sweet a flower in Paradise might bloom."
In memory of Amos, son to Mr. George and Mrs. Eunice Williams, he died Jan. 14th, 1763, in ye 3rd year of his age.
In memory of Mercy Gallup, widow of Nehemiah formerly the widow of Capt. Peter Brown, who died May 27th, 1844, aged 82 years.
In memory of Capt. Peter Brown, who died April 20th, 1802, aged 49 years.
The grave of Deborah, widow of Park Williams, Esq., who died June 20, 1846, aged 89 years. . "She has now reached that peaceful shore where stormy billows rage no more, and could she speak to you she'd say-Oh! weep not o'er my breathless clay."
The grave of Park Williams, Esq., who died Dec. 9, 1833, aged 78. "My flesh shall slumber in the ground till the last trump of joyful sound, then burst the chains with sweet surprise and in my Saviour's image rise."
In memory of Mr. Gilbert Williams, who died April 15th, 1799, aged
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38 years. "He lived beloved and died lamented. Tho now with health and strength you're blessed, you soon in earth like me may rest, tho you feel neither pain nor sorrow, you food for worms may be tomorrow. Therefor prepare in time, look round, lest you should not be watching, found."
Prudence, widow of Col. John Williams, died Sept. 25th, 1782, aged 32 years.
Mary, wife of Col. John Williams, died Dec. 20th, 1740, aged 39 years.
Desire Denison, wife of John Williams and Grand daughter of Col. George D. Denison and Ann Borrodel Danison, died Aug. 13th, 1737, aged 44 years.
George Gallup, died Feb. 10, 1874, aged 73 years.
Amos Gallup, died May 4th, 1870, aged 82 years and 5 months.
Amos Gallup, Esq., died Dec. 1st, 1843, aged 88 years. A Revolu- tionary officer.
Wealthy Dean, wife of Amos Gallup, Esq., died Dec. 13th, 1834, aged 78 years.
Wealthy Gallup, died Oct. 3rd, 1874, aged 81 years.
Martha Gallup, died Aug. 13, 1881, aged 85 years and 7 months .
William W. Rodman, died Dec. 15, 1854, aged 64. "He will swallow up death in victory."
Henry L:, son of Leander F. and Mary E. Smith, died Oct. 7, 1849, aged 1 year and 10 days.
Mary S., daughter of Leander F. and Mary E. Smith, died Sept. 7, 1825, aged 5 months and 8 days. "Sweet is the bud of innocence."
Frances Fish, daughter of Jasper and Jane M. Latham, died Oct. 10, 1840, aged 10 months and 16 days.
Robert Lee, died June 23rd, 1874, aged 74 years. "Friend after friend departs-who has not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts that has not here an end."
Quash Williams, born a slave, Dec. 16, 1762, United with the Fort Hill Baptist Church at the age of 24, emancipated at the age of 28, and died Nov. 2, 1830, his wife Hannah, lies buried by his side. "Old Quash was truly an example and by it he, being dead yet speaketh." Erected in 1867 in memory of his Christian virtues. His motto: "Walk as well as talk."
Hannah Bostwick, died Oct. 24, 1888, aged 93 years. "She hath done what she could." Cenotaph-J.A.B. and R.H.B.
Eliza Potter, daughter of G. L. Niles, 1850-1922.
Ammon Potter, Co. K. 29th Inf. Conn. Vols., died June 10, 1918, aged 70.
Augustus Harry, Co. K. 29th Regt. Conn. Vols., died Sept. 9, 1892.
George H. Blake, Co. C. 31 Regt. Vols., died Sept. 11, 1895.
James Sebastion, son of me and G. M., born March 2, 1878, died March 28, 1890, aged 12.
A boulder is erected to Sir Robert Park, a pioneer, who is buried here, as he owned land near this spot in the early times.
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THE MASON YARD.
This small yard is situated now at Industrial place near Mystic, on land formerly owned by the Mason family as the General Court of Connecticut granted Major John Mason, in 1651, for his services in the Pequot war. 100 acres of land and ten acres of meadow near Mystic River, and the town of New London gave him 100 acres more to adjoin his Colonial land, and he located these two grants east and northeast of his Island, now Mason's Island, then called Chipachaug and the land was bequeathed by him to his sons Samuel and Daniel Mason. This yard has no enclosure and is rapidly going to ruin, as stones are fall- ing and the earth is being worn away on the west side near the water. Many of the letters and dates on the stones are nearly illegible.
Here lieth ye body of Lieut. Daniel Mason, who died Jan. 28th, 1736, in ye 85th year of his age. (This is the youngest son of Capt. John Mason ,and his wife who was Rebekah Hobart. )
This stone is old and broken. Here lies ye body of Rebekah, wife of Lieut. Daniel Mason, died April ye 8th, 1727, in ye 72nd year of her age.
This stone is sunk low in the ground. Andrew, ye son of Nehemiah and Zurviah Mason, died March 28, 1728, aged 3 years, -months, and 16 days.
In memory of Margaret, ye wife of John Hobart, who died March ye 15th, 1756, in ye 73rd year of her age.
Here lieth Ann, daughter of James and Ann Brown, aged 20 months and 25 days. Died May ye 23rd, 1724.
In memory of Mrs. Anna Mason, relict of Mr. Andrew Mason, and formerly the widow of Mr. Samuel Mason, who died March 24, 1826, in the 84th year of her age.
In memory of Mrs. Sally Davis, who died April 29, 1833, aged 57 years.
In memory of Ebiathan Mason, son of Samuel and Anna Mason, who died March 1, 1784, in the 13th year of his age. "Farewell, dear son, a short farewell, I hope to meet again above, where Jesus and his fol- lowers dwell. To see His face and taste His love."
In memory of Mr. Samuel Mason, who died Aug. 14, 1797, aged 72 years. "My flesh shall slumber in the ground 'till the last trumpet's joyful sound, then burst the grave, with sweet surprise and like my Saviour I shall rise."
In memory of Nancy W. Davis, who died June 28, 1824, in the 23rd year of her age.
Patrick Whaling, Co. C, 21st Regt., Conn. Vol., died Aug. 17, 1866.
In memory of Mrs. Nancy West, who departed this life March 4, 1833, aged 78 years, also her husband, William M. West, who died at sea Oct., 1800, aged 55 years.
Sibyl, ye daughter of William and Elizabeth Woodbridge, died Feb. 23, 1795, aged 3 months.
Here lies ye body of Hannah, daughter of Major Samuel Mason and Elizabeth his wife, who died Nov. 27th, 1724.
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Here lies ye body of Hannah, daughter of Major Samuel Mason, and Elizabeth, his wife, who died Nov. 27, 1729, aged 28 years.
Here lieth ye body of Prudence, the daughter of Elisha and Rebecca Chesebrough, born July 12, 1716, died young, date not legible.
Sibyl, daughter of William and Elizabeth Wordin, who died Feb. 23, 1723, aged 3 months and 2 days.
Here lyeth ye body of Abigail, ye wife of Ephraim Avery, who died the 25th of Aug., 1717, and (the foot stone) says Abigail Avery, with her child, of one day old.
A large stone fallen down. General Joseph D. Mason, died July 11, 1833, aged 43 years.
Mr. Nehemiah Mason, who died Oct. 21, 1816, in the 60th year of his age. This stone is fallen also.
This stone fallen and broken. Bridget, wife of Nehemiah Mason, died Aug. 30, 1802, in the 41st year of her age.
Another old slate stone with the foot stone marked. E. W. and no head stone.
Hannah S. P., widow of Daniel Mason, (this is fallen and broken and another beside it also.
Hannah, daughter of Daniel and Hannah Mason, died Nov. 13, 1823, aged 6 years.
In memory of Andrew, son of Mr. Nehemiah and Mrs. Bridget Mason, who died Jan. 29, 1807, in the 19th year of his age .
In memory of Bridget, daughter of Mr. Nehemiah and Mrs. Bridget Mason, who died Aug. 30, 1804, in the 19th year of her age.
In memory of Mr. Andrew Mason, who died Feb. 16, 1812, in the 84th year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Andrew Mason, she died Aug. 13th, 1797, in the 61st year of her age.
Alexander B., an infant son of Mr. Alexander and Mrs. Mehitable Latham, died - 31st, 1806.
An old slate stone. In memory of Mr. Nehemiah Mason, who died May 13 - (This is sunk too low to read.)
In memory of Mrs. Mehitable, wife of Mr. Alexander B. Latham, she died July 2nd, 1806, in the 22nd year of her age.
In 'memory of Mrs. Serviah, relict of Mr. Nehemiah Mason, she died Oct. 12, 1771, in the 67th year of her age.
In memory of John Williams, Esq., son of Col. John Williams, born 1714, and died March 21, 1799, aged 85 years.
In memory of the stillborn infant son of Samuel and Anna Mason, 1786.
This old slate stone has fallen and yet shining like "silver lustre." In memory of Mrs. Lydia, ye wife to John Williams, Esq., who departed this life Jan. 24, 1787, in the 77th year of her age. "Death is a debt to nature due, which I have paid and so must you."
This stone is fallen on its face. In memory of Thankful, daughter of John Williams, Esq., and Mrs. Lydia, his wife,-(can not see the rest.)
This old stone is fallen. In memory of Mrs. Desire, daughter of
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John Williams Esq., and Mrs. Lydia, his wife, who died Oct. 1762, in ye 25th year of her age.
In memory of Mr. Benedict Babcock, who departed this life April 2, A. D. 1778, in the 40th year of his age.
This stone is fallen over. In memory of Mrs. Lydia, daughter of John Williams Esq., and Mrs. Lydia, his wife, who died July 29, 1762, in ye 23rd year of her age.
In memory of Mr. Elihu, son to John Williams, Esq., and Mrs. Lydia, his wife, who died June 17, 1772, in ye 24th year of his age.
This slate stone is down. In memory of Sarah, ye wife, of Eliphalet Hobart, who died April 19, 1759, aged 37 years.
In memory of Mrs. Rachel, wife of Mr. Joseph Latham, who died June 25th, 1807, in the 54th year of her age.
In memory of Frances E., wife of Capt. William A. West, who died May 17th, 1842, in the 25th year of her age.
Joseph West, who died Sept. 16, 1812, aged 38 years.
Eliza Ann, daughter of Timothy and Betsey West, died Jan. 2, 1807, age 1 year and one month.
Capt. Timothy West, who died Oct. 16th, 1812, aged 38 years.
In memory of William, son of William and Nancy West, who died April 1799, aged 12 years.
In memory of William, son of Timothy and Betsey West, who died June 17, 1804, in ye 5th year of his age.
DENISON YARD NEAR MYSTIC.
The Denison yard is situated at the eastern side of the village of Mystic and has been recently renovated through the efforts of Fred- erick Denison and sisters, assisted by other descendents of the Denison family. The ground originally was owned by Capt. George Denison.
The stones in this small Denison yard are old gray slate, red sand stone, brown stone and a few granite.
In memory of Mr. George Denison, who departed this life June 19, 1808, aged 84 years.
Jane, widow of Mr. George Denison, died May 11, 1829, aged 98 years. At the time of her death her children and their descendents were 350. "To add to their happiness was her most ardent wish."
In memory of Jane daughter of Mr. George and Mrs. Jane Denison, who died Oct. 2, 1778, in the 7th year of her age.
In memory of Dr. Dudley Denison, who died Oct, 1st, 1797, in the 29th year of his age.
In memory of Dr. William Denison, who died Sept. 20, 1754, in the 28th year of his age.
In memory of Esther, daughter of Capt. George Denison, and Lucy his wife, who died Nov. 14, 1754, in the 23rd year of her age.
In memory of Samuel, ye son of Capt. George Denison and Lucy his wife, who died Sept. 10, 1754, in the 20th year of his age.
Here lies ye body of Ann, daughter of George and Lucy Denison, who died April 25, 1725, in ye 7th year of her age.
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Prudence Denison, died March 31, 1866, aged 78 years, 1 month, and 6 days.
Prentice Denison, died Nov. 9, 1869, aged 85 years, 4 months, 13 days.
Nabby Denison, died March 4, 1865, aged 85 years, 4 months and 25 days.
Mary, wife of Andrew Denison, died Oct. 26, 1848, aged 57 years.
Andrew Denison, died April 26, 1864, aged 83 years.
In memory of Darius Denison, who died Aug. 18, 1829, in the 84th year of his age.
In memory of Mary, wife of Darius Denison, who departed this life June 15, 1823, in the 72nd year of her age.
In memory of Darius Denison, son of Darius and Mary Denison, who died Nov. 12, 1815, in the 31st year of his age.
In memory of Beebe Denison, who died Feb. 10, 1823, aged 79.
Prudence, widow of Beebe Denison, died Aug. 2, 1844, aged 89 years.
In memory of Mr. William Denison, who died July 7, 1779, aged 64 years.
Here lies ye body of Marcy, wife of William Denison, who died March ye 2nd, 1724-5, aged 35 years.
In memory of Mrs. Prudence Prentis, wife of Capt. Thomas Prentis, formerly the wife of Mr. William Denison, who died Feb. 11, 1812, aged 94 years.
Eliza, daughter of Beebe and Eunice Denison, died Sept. 6, 1834, aged 18 years.
Beebe Denison, died Sept. 27, 1840, aged 54 years.
Fanny, widow of Beebe Denison, died Nov. 19, 1856, aged 69 years.
Here lies ye body of William Denison, who died Feb. ye 24, 1724-5 aged 38 years.
Here lies ye body of Hannah, ye daughter of William and Mary Den- ison, who died March 21, 1720-21, aged 2 years and 4 months.
Mary, ye daughter of George and Lucy Denison, deceased July ye 14, 1724, in ye 1st year of her age.
Lucy, ye daughter of George and Lucy Denison, who died April ye 14, 1725, in ye 4th year of her age.
Second daughter of George and Lucy Denison, died Sept. ye 9th, 1720, being 1 day old.
In memory of Capt. George Denison, who departed this life Oct. 19th, 1777, in the 86th year of his age.
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