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In memory of Mrs. Lucy Denison, relict of Capt. George Denison, who died Jan. 7, 1793, in the 93rd year of her age.
Erected June 17, 1898, by The Isaac Wheeler, Jr. Chapter, Society Children American Revolution, Mystic, Conn. In memory of Elisha Denison, born Oct. 12, 1764, died on the Prison Ship Jersey during the Revolutionary War.
Here are two old and well preserved stones with the death's head and cherub wings thereon. Here lies ye body of Lieut. William Denison, who deceased March ye 26, 1714-15, aged 59 years.
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Here lies ye body of Sarah, wife of William Denison, who died August the 6 ,1713, aged 59 years.
This stone is now broken. -ory of Elisha, son of Capt. John Denison and Rebecca, his wife, died Nov. 16, 1750, aged 1 year 6 months.
In memory of Rebecca, ye daughter of Capt. John Denison and Rebecca, his wife died July 25, 1744, aged 6 months 10 days.
In memory of Elisha, ye son of Capt. John Denison and of Mary his wife who died April 28, 1739, young.
In memory of Ann, ye wife of John Denison, died Sept. 15, 1721, in ye 17th year of her age. She was drowned in a well east of the house of Joseph Noyes.
In memory of Rebeccah, infant daughter of Capt. John Denison and Rebecca his wife, who died July 10, 1747, 2 years and 6 months.
This large stone is cut very deep and a large death's head is at the top. Here lies interred Mrs. Rebeccah Denison, wife of Capt. John Denison, who departed this life Sept. 11, 1754 ,aged 35 years. To per- petuate the memory of virtue and piety, this stone is raised by her son, Elisha Denison.
In memory of Mary, ye daughter of Capt. John Denison and Mary, his wife, who died Feb. 25, 1735, aged 3 months and one day.
In memory of Capt. John Denison, who departed this life Nov. the 28th, 1777, aged 76 years. He was for many years an eminent mer- chant in Stonington Borough.
In memory of ye daughter of Capt. John Denison and Mary his wife Born Aug. ye 10, 1731, died same day.
In memory of Mr. Daniel Denison, who died Jan. 17, 1808, aged 66 years.
In memory of Beebe Denison, who died March ye 24, 1743, aged 35 years.
In memory of Ann, ye daughter of Capt. John Denison and of Mary his wife who died July 10, 1729, aged 2 months and 8 days.
In memory of Mary, ye wife of Capt. John Denison, died June ye 14, 1742, in ye 37 year of her age.
In memory of a daughter of Capt. John Denison and of Mary his wife, was born Sept. ye 2, 1730, died aged 5 months.
In memory of Mary, daughter of Mr. Henry and Mrs. Mary Denison, who died Nov. 30, 1786, aged 4 months.
Here lies ye body of Daniel, son of Daniel and Mary Denison, who died March 29, 1718, in ye 11th year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Dorothy Denison, wife of Mr. Daniel Denison, who died Feb. 22nd, 1803.
Esther, daughter of Capt. Amos and Thankful Clift, died Nov. 19th, 1809, aged 1 year.
In memory of Mrs. Ann ,wife of Nathaniel Miner, Esq., who died April 26, 1759, aged 24 years, and their infant daughter aged 9 days.
Richard G. Smith, died June 26, 1847, aged 58 years. "My soul come, meditate the day, and think how near it stands, when thou must quit this house of clay, and fly to unknown lands."
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Mary Ann, daughter of Capt Amos and Thankful Clift, died July 17, 1804, aged 1 year and 6 months.
In memory of Nathaniel Miner, Esq., who died Jan. 22, 1815, aged 83 years. "He lived convinced of the necessity of, and died supported by, the aid of religion. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
On this old stone is recorded the death of one who lived for many years with Capt. George Denison, the pioneer, and is mentioned in his will, and he also lived with his son William Denison and is mentioned in his will. Here lies ye body of Nathaniel Beebe, who died Dec. 17th, 1724, aged 93 years.
Mary, infant daughter of Rev. L. C. and Mary B. Collins, died June 24, 1851, age 8 days.
Charles H, son of William and Caroline Meeker, died Dec. 29, 1807, aged 3 years. "But now he is dead, wherefor shall I fast? Can I bring him back again I shall go to him but he shall not return to me.
Lemuel, son of Amos and Charity Clift, died Dec. 3, 1832, aged 13 months and 3 days.
Edwin, son of Amos and Charity Clift, died July 17, 1839, aged 13 months and 15 days.
Horatio, son of Capt. Amos and Charity Clift, died May 24, 1811, aged 1 year and 2 months.
Nancy, widow of David Kellogg, died March 17, 1865, aged 66 years. In memory of Benjamin W. Rogers, who died Oct. 20, 1845, aged 22 years, and 7 months.
Emma, daughter of Francis H. and Angeline A. Rogers, died Oct. 11, 1842, aged 2 years and 4 months.
Memory of Samuel Helmes, who died March 8, 1853, aged 72 years.
Memory of Mrs. Mirvan, wife of Capt. Samuel Helmes, who died Jan. 19, 1852, aged 61 years 4 months and 10 days. "No grief, no pain nor anxious fear, invade thy bounds, no mortal woes can reach the peaceful sleeper here, while angels watch the sweet repose."
DEACON JOSEPH DENISON YARD.
This yard is situated on land owned by Mrs. Antoinette Ripley. You enter a barway nearly opposite the entrance to Mrs. Ripley's home, fol- low the cart path to the right, across a stone culvert and look for cedar trees on the right, bear off diagonally 'till you come to a stone wall enclosure with a number of trees. This is about five minutes walk from the highway.
In memory of Deacon Joseph Denison, who died Feb. 15th, 1795, aged 87 years. "Now death did appear, My God I flee and lean my dying head on thee."
In memory of Mrs. Content Denison, ye consort of Joseph Denison, Esq., who departed this life Sept. ye 20th, 1749, in ye 42nd year of her age.
In memory of Mrs. Bridget Denison, ye consort of Joseph Denison, Esq., who died March 11th, 1772, in the 47th year of her age.
In memory of Peleg Denison, who died Oct. ye 16th, 1754, in ye 11th month of his age.
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In memory of Ezra Denison, who died Sept. 28th, 1760, in ye 2nd year of his age.
In memory of Ephraim and Manassah Denison, who died May 16th, 1761, aged 10 days.
In memory of Mr. Joseph Denison, tutor of Yale college and student of divinity, who departed this life Aug. 19th, A. D. 1789, AE 25, son of Deacon Joseph Denison, he died and was buried in Petersburg, Georgia.
Here lyeth the body of Miss Elizabeth Denison, who with a joyful hope of a happy immortality, departed this life Jan. 28th, A. D. 1790, age 23, the daughter of Deacon Joseph Denison.
In memory of Mr. Peleg Denison, who died March 21, 1800, in the 45th year of his age.
In memory of Mary, relict of Peleg Denison, who died at Albany, July 7, 1837, in the 80th year of her age.
In memory of Samuel M. G. Denison, son of Peleg and Mary Denison, who died June 2d, 1796, aged 12 years.
In memory of Mr. Noyes Denison, who died May 7th, 1814, in the 34th year of his age.
In memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Peleg and Mary Denison, who died June 28, 1836, aged 46 years. "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."-Hebrew 4-9.
In memory of Joseph Denison, who died at Albany, New York, March 3, 1843, aged 55 years .- "God is our refuge."
Samuel Denison, born Oct. 7, 1796, died Dec. 26, 1862. "O, death where is thy sting ?"
In memory of Capt. John Denison 2nd, who died Oct. ye 25th, 1787, in ye 65th year of his age. "The sweet remembrance of the just, shall flourish when they sleep in dust."
In memory of Hannah, daughter of Amos and Hannah Denison, who died May 11, 1785, aged 2 years and 9 months.
In memory of Jesse, son of Mr. Amos and Hannah Denison, who died Nov. 24th, 1787, aged 2 years.
In memory of Mrs. Martha Denison, wife to Mr. Amos Denison, who departed this life Nov. 14th, 1775, in ye 55th year of her age.
In memory of Mr. Amos Denison, who departed this life Feb. 20th, A. D. 1786, aged 71 years, 11 months, 27 days. "Inhabitant of earth to whom 'tis given the gracious will of Heaven to learn, prepare for death."
In memory of Harriet, daughter of Peleg and Harriet Denison, who died June 30, 1832, aged 20 years.
In memory of Daniel Eldredge, son of Peleg and Harriet Denison, who died Sept. 20th, 1831, aged 10 years.
In memory of Peleg Denison, Esq., who died March 12, 1842, aged 57 years.
Two willow trees with urn between carved on this stone. In mem- ory of Harriet Denison, wife of Peleg Denison, who died March 4, 1825, aged 34 years. "She lived beloved and died lamented, so sleep the good who sink to rest, with all their friends best wishes blest, Angels shall waft their souls above, to shout the praise of redeeming love.
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In memory of Mr. David Lester, who died July 6th, 1779, in the 73rd year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Priscilla Lester, wife of Mr. David Lester, who died July 4th, 1778, in the 65th year of her age.
In memory of Mr. William Whipple, who died Nov. 4th, 1753 ,in the 40th year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Mary Whipple, relict of Mr. William Whipple, who died Feb. , 1811, aged 8- years.
BROWN AND PACKER
South west of the house long occupied by the Stanton brothers and at last by Mrs. Marcia Denison Stanton, west of the Dean pond, are found these two graves.
In memory of Mr. John Brown, who died with the small pox, July 25th, 1777, in ye 56th year of his age .- Memento mori.
'In memory of Mr. Samuel Packer, who died July 22nd, 1777, with small pox, in ye 45th year of his age. "Time was when I like thee did life possess-but time is gone and I am turned to dust."
STANTON AND HULL YARD.
This yard is situated on Wheeler Avenue, a few rods southeast of the house on what has long been known as the Hyde place now owned by Daniel Cronin, but long ago owned by Amariah Stanton, who is buried there with many others who were in the Revolutionary War, many of the stones are old gray rock, slate or sand stone, on which are cherub's heads in all their old time grotesqueness.
In memory of Mr. Amariah Stanton, who died Jan. 11, 1754, in ye 30th year of his age.
Mrs. Amariah Stanton is not buried here, she was Delight Champlin, and after the death of her husband, probably married again and is bur- ied with him.
Zebulon, ye son of Phineas and Elizabeth Stanton, died Nov. 12, 1752, aged 2 years and 8 months.
In memory of Delight, ye daughter of Amariah and Delight Stanton, who died March 10, A. D. 1756, aged 3 years and 10 days.
In memory of a stillborn daughter of Johnathan and Mary Gray, Sept. 27, 1756.
In memory of a daughter of Phineas and Elizabeth Stanton, who died Feb. 27, A. D. 1764, aged 3 days.
On a very large stone decorated with scrolls and the head and wings is found: In memory of Capt. Phineas Stanton departed this life, Feb. 3rd, 1790, in the 71st year of his age. "Well, if our days must fly we'll keep their end in sight, we'll spend them all in wisdom's way and let them speed their flight."
In memory of Elizabeth Stanton, wife of Capt. Phineas Stanton, who died March 9, 1814, aged 92 years.
On two large stones with very big heads and eyes is found: In memory of Mr. Daniel Stanton, who departed this life, Jan. ye 31st, 1769, in the 84th year of his age. "Behold and see as you pass by,
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as you are now so once was I, as I am now, so you must be, prepare for death and follow me."
In memory of Mrs. Mary Stanton, wife of Mr. Daniel Stanton, who departed this life Sept. 11th, A. D. 1783, in ye 92nd year of her age. "Death is a debt to nature due which I have paid and so must you."
In memory of Edward Stanton, a Revolutionary hero and true patriot, who departed July 27, 1832, aged 71 years. He was danger- ously wounded near the heart at the massacre of Fort Griswold, Sept. 6, 1781. "As a patriot he was justly ranked in the highest order, volunteering to defend his country in her darkest hour and amid the most fearful peril .- "Honor to the brave."
In memory of Martha, widow of Edward Stanton, who died Sept. 3, 1857, aged 89 years. "Each day of life demands a night's repose, and death is but a well proportioned sleep, so thy dear life has reached its destined close, and wearied nature now her rest doth keep."
Mary, ye wife of Samuel Mason, Jr., daughter of Daniel and Mary Stanton ,died July 4, 1751, in ye 36th year of her age.
There is no stone for Samuel Mason, Jr., as he probably married again, his wife having died young.
In memory of Samuel, the son of Samuel Mason, Jr., and Mary his wife, died Dec. ye 23rd, 1759, aged 8 years and 14 days.
Beside the Mason stones are two foot stones, side by side, but no marking on them.
In memory of Martha, daughter of Edward and Martha Stanton, who died Sept. 10, 1861, aged 60 years. "How suddenly death's arrows fly, they strike us as they pass us by, and hurl us to the grave."
In memory of Phoebe Stanton, who died Jan. 15, 1844, aged 90 years. "When the last trumpet's awful voice this smiling earth shall shake, the opening graves shall yield their dead and dust to life awake."
Edward Stanton, died Dec. 18, 1883, AE 73 years.
David Stanton, died May 17, 1883, AE 79 years.
Lucy Stanton, widow of Joseph Wheeler, of Saratoga, N. Y., born Dec. 19, 1806, died Feb. 21, 1904. "The patriotic daughter of a hero of Groton Heights.
The following is on a large double stone and tells its own story: Memento: Lieut Enoch Stanton, being in ye 36th year of his age. Ser- geant Daniel Stanton, being in ye 26th year of his age. Here in- terred are the bodies of two brothers, sons of Capt. Phineas Stanton and Elizabeth, his wife, who fell with many of their friends, Sept. 6, 1781, while manfully fighting for the liberty of their Country and defense of Fort Griswold. The assailants were troops commanded by that most despicable parracide, Benedict Arnold.
In memory of Zerviah, the wife of Phineas Stanton, Jr., and daughter of Charles Eldredge, who died Nov. ye 13th, A. D. 1766, in ye 18th year of her age.
Here lieth the body of Elizabeth Stanton, daughter to Mr. Phineas Stanton and Elizabeth, his wife, who died Oct. 21, 1766, aged 23 years and 1 month.
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In a double grave with double stone is recorded this: In memory of Jonathan Stanton, who died Dec. 26, 1784, in his 3rd year. Also died Mary Stanton, Jan. 26, 1786, aged 1 month and 2 days.
Children of Mr. Zebulon and Esther Stanton. "Sleep sweet babes and take your rest, God called thee home, He saw it best."
In memory of Mr. Jabez Stanton, son of Capt. Phineas and Eliza- beth, his wife, who died in ye 30th year of his age at Essequibo, Aug., 1777, and is there decently interred. His death- - (stone 'sunk not legible.)
In memory of Mrs. Dorothy, consort of Mr. Joshua Williams, who departed this life, Nov. 10, A. D. 1778, in ye 24th year of her age. She was Dorothy Edgecomb.
In memory of Elisha Stanton, son to Mr. Daniel Stanton, and Mary his wife. He died Dec. ye 12th, 1781, in ye 16th year of his age. "The cruel hand of death from us have torn, a lovely youth for whom this day we mourn."
The following inscription is on a large stone boulder, erected by the society called William Latham, Jr., or "Powder Monkey."-Children of the American Revolution. Sergeant Daniel Stanton, a Revolutionary hero, who fell, fearfully wounded at the battle and massacre of Fort Griswold, Sept. 6, 1781, born Dec. 20, 1757, died Jan. 24, 1826. Erected by the C. A. R. Society of Stonington, Conn.
Here lieth interred ye son of Daniel Stanton, Jr., and Mary, his wife, born and died July 30, 1850.
In memory of Daniel, ye son of Mr. Daniel and Mary Stanton, his wife, died March 6, 1746-47, in ye 4th year of his age.
Phebe, daughter of Daniel Stanton, Jr., and Mary, his wife, died March ye 9th, 1754, aged 2 years, 7 months and 1 day.
In memory of Asa Stanton, who died Feb. 4, 1849, aged 77 years.
The right hand side of the yard, facing east, is the Hull side, and the stones are thus inscribed. Sarah Hull, died March 3, 1806, aged 53 years.
In memory of Anna, wife of Lieut. Thomas Hull, Esq., who died March 12, 1777, in the 25th year of her age.
One stone simply marked Edwin Hull.
In memory of Mrs. Martha Hull ,wife of Mr. Stephen Hull, who died Feb. 16, 1734, in the 79th year of her age. Stephen Hull's grave is not here or if here, no stone marks the spot.
In memory of Latham Hull, Esq., who departed this life, Dec. 18, 1807, in the 58th year of his age. "This stone stands here to show the place, where his dust lies, not what he was, when saints arise that day will show, the part he acted here below."
In memory of Desire, relict of Latham Hull, Esq., who died April 26, 1833, aged 82. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
Latham Hull, died Aug. 28, 1857, aged 74 years, 8 months and 9 days. This man's wife died in Wisconsin.
Thomas, son of Lieut. Thomas and H. T. Hull, born June 25, 1815, died Aug. 11, 1843.
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A stone stands here, but the body has been removed to Evergreen Cemetery in Stonington. Mrs. Betsey Hull, wife of John W. Hull and daughter of Charles S. Smith, died May 18, 1819, aged 23 years. - "How exemplary her life, how unshaken her faith, how peaceful her death, how glorious her immortality."
This stone commemorates the death of several very respectable col- ored people: Sacred to the memory of Samuel B. Shirley, who died Sept. 5, 1852, in the 22nd year of his age. Also on the right lieth Emmeline Shirley, died Jan. 28, 1842, aged 13 years. Bartlett Shirley, died July 19, 1846, aged 52 years. Marie, wife of Bartlett Shirley, died Jan. 6, 1840, aged 41 years. "Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord."
FRINK AND WILLIAMS YARD.
This yard is situated near the boundary line between Stonington and North Stonington, in a pasture on the right of the public road about a quarter of a mile east of the entrance to the house now owned and occupied by Ralph Perez Wheeler, this was originally Frink land and their first burying ground, later the land was owned by Williams's and others buried there.
Isephene Frink, wife of Levi H. Smith, died Nov. 29, 1854, aged 54. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."
Hannah E. Miner, wife of William P. Frink, born Nov. 21, 1815, died June 7, 1891.
Sergt. William P. Frink, Co. G, 21st Regt., Conn. Vols., born Jan. 29, 1829, died June 6, 1897.
Pitts D. Frink, died Jan. 15, 1875, aged 78 years. "I will go to them that are at rest."
Nancy B., wife of Pitts D. Frink, died April 3rd, 1844, aged 46 years. "Oh cease to mourn for one we trust of worlds a happy change has made, but let us all reflect we must in death's dark shroud be soon arrayed.
Achsah D., wife of William Frink, died June 7, 1864, aged 76 years. "She hath done what she could."
In memory of Mr. Isaac Frink, who died Nov. 18, 1821, aged 80 years.
In memory of Mrs. Margaret Frink, wife of Mr. Isaac Frink, who died Sept. 10, 1815, AE 75. "Her counsel words, One and all, be ready for your Maker's call."
This monument, is affectionately consecrated, to the memory of Mrs. Wealthy Frink, wife of Mr. William Frink, who was removed from this vale of tears, Sept. 14, 1833, aged 64. "If virtue would turn back the shaft of death, and piety recall the fleeting breath, she had not died but goodness can not save, earth's fairest children from an earthly grave, and when her lamp of life burnt low and dim, the God she loved recalled her home to Him."
William Frink, died June 15, 1852, aged 85 years.
Gilbert Miner, died Aug. 1, 1855, in the 64th year of his age.
Mary Ann Frink, married to Mr. Gilbert Miner, Dec. 4, 1825, to
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Deacon Samuel S. Peckham, Dec. 25, 1860, died Aug. 9, 1876, aged 78 years. The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
In memory of George Edward, only son of Gilbert and Mary Ann Miner, who died Sept. 25th, 1834, aged 4 years. , "Sweet be thy slumbers, thou wert called away, 'ere clouds had dimmed the brightness of thy clay, and the pure spirit shrined thy form within, unsullied by the blighting touch of sin, spring from its prison from its earthly clod, to rest upon the bosom of its God."
George H. Frink, born July 29, 1835, died March 30, 1906.
Ellen Rebecca Wheeler, wife of G. H. Frink, born May 24, 1837, died Jan. 13, 1916.
Two unlettered old common stones, ill-shaped with lettering thus: Mr. J. F., A. 84, Oct. ye 17-17, which stands for John Frink, the pio- neer, born 1633, also, G. F.,-A. 83yr, May ye 7,1717, which stands for Grace Frink, wife of John the pioneer, born 1634.
In memory of Mrs. Rebecca, wife of Mr. Wareham Williams, she died March 29, 1806, aged 82 years.
In memory of Mr. Wareham Williams, who died Jan. 31st, 1809, aged 82.
Col. Isaac Williams, died Oct. 10, 1844, aged 86 years. "If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also, which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him."
Sacred to the memory of Phebe, wife of Col. Isaac Williams, who died Aug. 12, 1822, aged 60 years. "A Sarah to her husband, she was a Eunice to her children, a Lois to her grandchildren, a Lydia to God's minister, a Martha to her guests, a Dorcas to the poor and an Anna to her God."
Fanny Rogers, daughter of Isaac and Phebe Williams, died Oct. 29, 1869, aged 68 years. "She believed and hath entered into rest."
Isaac Williams, died Nov. 29th, 1847, in the 67th year of his age.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Nancy Williams, wife of Capt. Isaac Williams, who died Dec. 7, 1821, aged 39 years. "Reader, go mind the better part, believe the Gospel, mind thy heart, go learn to live, go learn to die, for die you must as well as I."
Lucy H. Williams, April 22, 1816, Oct. 25, 1900. "Thoughtful of others."
Sacred to the memory of Ann Williams, daughter of Nathan and Lydia Williams, who died Feb. 15, 1826, aged 22 years. "Lovely in life and health she evinced in sicknees a degree of composure and res- ignation consoling to her surviving friends.
An infant daughter of Capt. Isaac Williams, Jr., and Susanna his wife, died May 28, 1831.
Augustus Pomeroy, son of Isaac and Nancy Williams, died Sept. 22, 1851, aged 30 years. Also their son Isaac Atwood, died at Detroit, Aug. 23, 1834, aged 21 years. "Being dead yet speak, prepare to meet thy God."
Emily, daughter of John P. and Cynthia Williams, died Jan. 30, 1853, aged 28. "For so He giveth His beloved sleep."
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West side of Williams monument: John Pitts Williams, Aug. 10, 1793; May 3, 1872.
Cynthia York, his wife, Oct. 21, 1795; Feb. 27, 1875. "God our refuge."
South side of Williams monument; Children of John Pitts and Cyn- thia Williams, Nancy, Feb. 20, 1820; Oct. 25, 1824. Emily, April 13, 1824; Jan. 30, 1853.
North side of Williams monument: Children of John Pitts and Cyn- thia Williams, Martha W., Nov. 26, 1837; July 12, 1910. Harriet H., Aug. 30, 1826; Dec. 24, 1911.
Cynthia Y., April 4, 1835; June 27, 1917.
Nancy, daughter of John P. and Cynthia Williams, died Oct. 25, 1825, aged 4 years, 8 months. "So fades the lovely blooming flowers."
Isaac Williams, 1860-1912. Harriet A. Williams, 1825-1908.
John P. Williams, 1822-1901. John A., 1848-1913.
Henry A., son of John P. and Harriet A. Williams, died April 5th, 1857, aged 3 months and 25 days.
In memory of Nancy A., wife of John Holmes, Jr., who died June 21, 1835, aged 30 years. "Receive o earth her faded form in thy cold bosom let it lie, safe let it rest from every storm, soon must it rise no more to die.
William W., son of Nancy A. and John Holmes, Jr., died Jan. 12, 1835, aged 4 months.
Henry J., son of Henry and Sally Chesebrough, died Nov. 18, 1820, AE 19 months.
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Church, who died Nov. 4, 1834, aged 80 years. "She was a member of Col. Isaac Williams family 52 years and was both beloved and respected.
In memory of Martha, wife of Henry Chesebrough, daughter of Col. Isaac Williams. She died March 19, 1812, in the 21st year of her age. "Fond desires are often crossed and parents hopes in death are lost."
Cynthia, wife of Jesse York, departed this life July 19, 1843, in the 78th year of her age. "Who loved thee living and laments thee dead, pay this last tribute to thy peaceful shade."
Jesse York, departed this life, Jan. 17, 1841, in the 73rd year of his age. "The curtains dropt, life's scenes forever closed, his spirit's fled his body lies reposed."
Darius Hewitt Randall, July 28, 1823; Aug. 17, 1908.
His wife, Abby Palmer Frink, June 17, 1831; Feb. 20, 1917.
Their daughters, Alice Amelia, Jan. 13, 1855; Jan. 3, 1869.
Jessie Maria, Sept. 11, 1862; March 3, 1864.
ROBINSON GRAVEYARD IN STONINGTON BOROUGH.
Thomas Robinson owned the Robinson Pasture, which in early days included this yard, after his death the guardian of his children sold it to Samuel F. Denison and Ephraim Williams April 23rd, 1818. Found in Book 17, page 1 of records.
This stone is erected in memory of Capt. Thomas Robinson who was drowned near Point Judith, Oct. 26, 1795, in ye 65th year of his age.
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"In death's dread moments, how the trembling soul, for help he cries, in vain now casts a look on all he's leaving, now no longer his billow on billow roll, a trying scene till forced at last to the tremendous verge at last she sinks."
This stone is erected in memory of Amos, Michael Amos and Jane, sons and daughter to Captain Thomas Robinson, and Mrs. Penelope his wife. "Sleep, sweet babes and take your rest, God called you home, He saw it best."
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