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In memory of Thomas, ye oldest son of William and Sarah Robinson, who died Jan. 7, 1761, in the 9th year of his age.
In memory of Capt. Acors Sheffield, who died on the 20th of Decem- ber, A. D. 1801, aged 61 years.
In memory of Mrs. Lois Sheffield, relict of Capt. Acors Sheffield, who died Oct. 17, 1820, aged 82 years.
In memory of Nathaniel M. Pendleton, who died Nov. 8, 1848, in the 72nd year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Nathaniel M. Pendleton, who died Oct. 4, 1828, aged 47 years.
In memory of Capt. Sylvester Pendleton, who departed this life, July 31st, 1788, in ye 40th year of his age. "The sweet remembrance of the just shall flourish when they sleep in dust."
Sahah, wife of Simon Carew, died Oct. 29, 1845, aged 78. "The Lord knoweth them that are His."
Lucretia, wife of Samuel Clark, and daughter of Joseph and Jane Cutler, died May 29, 1879, aged 56 years and 11 month.
Joseph P. Cutler, died May 13, 1861, aged 67 years.
Jane Robinson, wife of Joseph P. Cutler, died April 15, 1881, aged 86 years and 6 months.
Jane died Oct. 26, 1822, aged 8 years. Joseph died Feb. 8, 1824, aged 6 years. Mary, died Dec. 31st, aged 4 years. George, died Oct. 12, 1840, age 6 months. These are children of Joseph and Jane Cutler.
Sacred to the memory of Abigail, daughter of Capt. Amos Sheffield, who died Oct. 21, 1818, aged 20 years. "This happy youth resigned her breath, prepared to flee, and ripe for death, ye blooming youth who see this stone, learn early death may be your own."
In memory of Charles P. and John, sons of Capt. Amos and Sally Sheffield. Charles P., died Nov. 20, 1792, aged 1 year and 3 month. John, died Dec. 29, 1795, aged 5 days.
This stone is erected in memory of Capt. Amos Sheffield, who died at Demarra, Dec. 25, 1799, in the 34th year of his age. "O every sym- pathizing heart droop with a silent tear, for he that went returns no more."
In memory of Charles, son of Capt. Amos and Sally Sheffield, who died May 26, 1799, aged 2 years and 4 months.
Sacred to the memory of Maria, daughter of the late Capt. James and Judith Sheffield, aged 1 year. "Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest, God called thee home, he saw it best."
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This large stone is embellished with double weeping willow trees. In memory of Capt. James Sheffield, who was drowned Oct. 4, 1798, aged 27 years.
In memory of Judith Sheffield, wife of Capt. James Sheffield, who died Feb. 28, 1799, aged 27 years.
Sacred to the memory of Capt. James P. Sheffield, who died at Gibralter on board the Brig Bogota, May 13, 1828, aged 34 years.
Capt. Benjamin Cutler, died Aug. 27, 1860, aged 60 years.
Sophronia Latham, wife of Capt. Benjamin S. Cutler, died Jan 14, 1897, aged 94 years.
On two small stones: John L., son of Benjamin and Sophronia Cutler, died Nov. 5, 1823, aged 6 months and 19 days.
And Benjamin S., son of Benjamin and Sophronia Cutler, died Oct. 6, 1822, aged 23 months.
In memory of Capt. Isaac Sheffield who died July 30, 1797, aged 66 years.
In memory of Freelove Sheffield, wife of Capt. Isaac Sheffield, who died Oct. 1st, 1794, aged 63 years.
In memory of John and Elizabeth, son and daughter of Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Penelope Smith, John died March 13, 1786, aged 17 months. Elizabeth, died Jan. 17, 1784, aged 1 year. "Death is uncertain yet most sure, sin is the wound, Christ is the cure."
In memory of Reuben Chesebro, who died Aug. 19, 1830, AE 57. "When weeping o'er this stone I bend, which covers all that was a friend, and from his voice, his hand, his smile, divide me for a little while, Thou Saviour see'st the tears I shed for Thou did'st weep o'er Lazarus dead."
In memory of Deborah, relict of Reuben Chesebro, who died Oct. 19, 1838, age 61. "No sickness or sorrow or pain shall ever disquiet her now, for death to her spirit was gain, since Christ was her life here below, her soul has now taken its flight to mansions of glory above, to mingle with angels of light and dwell in the kingdom of love."
On a four sided monument are these words: West side: In memoriam William Sheffield, died may 26, 1809, aged 52 years.
Lucy Ann, wife of William Sheffield, died with her infant Jan. 7, 1782, aged 24 years.
Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. Nathaniel Eells, and second wife of William Sheffield, died Oct. 31, 1812, aged 53 years. And was buried in Derby, Conn.
South side of monument: Nathaniel, second son of William and Eliza- beth Sheffield, who drowned Aug. 8, 1791, aged 4.
Joshua, their fifth son, died Oct. 16, 1794, aged 13 months.
Joseph, their 6th son was drowned July 4, 1768, aged 3 years.
East side of monument: William Sheffield, son of William and Eliza- beth Sheffield, died Feb. 22, 1852, aged 67 years and was buried in New Haven, Conn.
Sylvester P., their 3rd son, lost at sea, Oct. 13, 1807, aged 18 years. Nathaniel E., their fourth son, lost at sea, May 1810, aged 18 years. On the north side of the monument: Lucy Ann, only daughter, of
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William and Elizabeth Sheffield, died Dec. 3, 1864, aged 67. "And their works do follow them."
This monuement is erected in 1867 by Joseph B., of Saugerties, N. Y., the only surviving son of William and Elizabeth Sheffield. "In token of his fraternal and paternal love."
Erected to the memory of Mary, wife of Capt. Ebenezer Cobb, who died at New York, Sept. 7, 1823, aged 86 years and 4 months.
Sacred to the memory of Henry B. Cobb, who died May 14, 1811, aged 33 years and 3 months.
In memory of Nathan, son to Capt. Ebenezer Cobb and Mrs. Mary, his wife, he died Sept. 14, 1781, aged 9 months .
In memory of Capt. Elkanah Cobb, Jr., who died Jan. 1st, 1819, aged 36 years.
Erected to the memory of Capt. Ebenezer Cobb, who died Jan. 17, 1823, aged 81 years and 3 months. "Respected in life, lamented in death."
In memory of Nathan, son of Capt. Ebenezer Cobb and Mary, his wife, who died Nov. 19, 1775.
In memory of Henry, son to Capt. Ebenezer Cobb and Mary his wife, who died Oct. 28, 1775, in ye 2nd year.
Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Elkanah and Mary Cobb, died Nov, 18, 1818, aged 2 years, 6 months and 2 days.
Under this monument reposes the ashes of Mrs. Abigail Cobb, the much lamented wife of Oliver Cobb, who died Nov. 29, 1812, aged 36 years. "Her soul has fled to realms of bliss to sing the praises of her God."
Samuel Denison, son of Oliver and Nabby Cobb, died Sept. 3, 1805, aged 11 months.
In memory of Capt. Elkanah Cobb, who died Oct. 17, 1807, aged 61 years.
Abby Denison Cobb, daughter of Oliver and Abby Cobb, died at Westerly, R. I., July 12, A. D. 1826, in the 17th year of her age. "Hark they whisper angels say, sister spirits come away."
Oliver Ellsworth, son of Oliver and Nabby Cobb, died Sept. 27, 1801, aged 2 years.
Julia Ann, daughter of Oliver and Nabby Cobb, died Aug. 6, 1797, aged 1 year. "Epitaph not legible."
In memory of Mrs. Martha Cobb, wife of Capt. Ebenezer Cobb, Jr., who died Dec. 5, 1818, in the 47th year of her age.
Enock, son of Ebenezer Cobb, Jr., and Patty, his wife, died Oct. 11, 1796, aged 1 year, and 9 month.
In memory of Capt. Ebenezer Cobb, Jr., who died July 12, 1841, aged 73 years.
In memory of Capt. Peleg Brown, who died April 13, 1796, in the 54th year of his age. "From pain and death there's no relief that wealth or friends can bring, but Jesus can allay our grief and grace remove the sting."
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Anna Brown, relict of Capt. Peleg Brown, who departed this life, 5th Nov., 1809, aged 63 years. "She
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died possessing a faith in Christ, which overcame the terrors of death."
In memory of Peleg, son to Capt Peleg Brown and Mrs. Mercy, his wife, who died March 12, 1780, in ye 2nd year of his age.
This stone has a large Death's head: In memory of Mrs. Marcy Brown, consort to Capt. Peleg Brown, who departed this life Sept. 22, 1781, in ye 27 year of her age. "Come Heaven, and fill my vast desires, my soul pursues the Sovereign good, she was all made of Heavenly fire, nor could she live on meaner food."
A broken stone: In memory of Ezra, son of Andrew and Mrs. Sarah Brown, who died March 7, 1785, aged 25 days.
In memory of Abigail, daughter of Capt. Peleg Brown and Mrs. Nancy, his wife, who died Sept. 13, 1783, aged 11 months and 8 days.
In memory of Paul, son of Andrew and Sarah Brown, who departed this life, Sept. 8, 1788, aged 20 months and 3 days.
Capt. Nathan Stanton, died July 27, 1840, aged 58 years.
Mary S., wife of Capt. Nathan Stanton, died Aug. 16, 1866, aged 77 years, 3 months.
In memory of Capt. Isaac Pendleton, who was massacred with his boat's crew by the Savages on his landing, at the Tougouho Isles, in the Pacific Ocean in the year 1804, aged about 20 years.
Ann Pendleton, widow of Capt. Isaac Pendleton, died Sept. 13, 1868, aged 91 years.
This is quite new and tells its own story, Hulda Hall, a heroine of Aug. 10, 1814, erected by C. A. R. A patriotic society of children.
In memory of Mr. Gilbert Fanning, who died on the 18th of Decem- ber, A. D. 1801, aged 69 years.
Stephen Main, died Aug. 15, 1772, A. D. 85 years. This pedestal to his memory erected by Stephen Chapman and Paul B. Main, grandsons. In memory of Mrs. Lois Cutler, relict of Mr. Benjamin Cutler, who died May 27, 1815, aged 51 years.
Harriet Rogers, died Aug. 10, 1859, aged 23 years, 6 months and 21 days. "In hope of Eternal life when Jesus comes."
Mary Lockwood, died June 30, 1859, aged 6 years and 22 days.
Hannah, died Aug. 27, 1849, aged 1 year and 2 months. "The above three were children of Joseph and Sophia A. Brewster."
Betsey Reynolds, died April 4, 1888, aged 24 years.
Sacred to the memory of Robert S. Bottum, deacon of the Baptist church of Stonington Borough, who died July 29, 1843, in the 47th year of his age. "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace."
The west side of monument: In memory of Sarah, wife of Capt. Edmund Fanning, who died April 19, 1811, aged 71 years, 8 months and 12 days.
Also Capt. Edmund Fanning, who died April 23, 1841, aged 71 years, 8 months and 25 days. Parents of William A. Fanning. "They were lovely and pleasant in their life, and in death they were not divided."
On the south side of the monument: In memory of Capt. William A. Fanning, who died at sea on board Brig Bunker Hill, Feb. 26, 1826,
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aged 52 years. "The sea, the blue lone sea, hath one, he lies where pearls lie deep, he was the loved of all, yet none o'er his low grave may weep."
The east side of this monument has no inscriptions. On the north side of the monument is the following: In memory of Huldah, widow of Gilbert Fanning, who died and was buried at New Rochelle, State of New York, in Dec. 1813, aged 75 years.
Joseph F. Brewster, died May 22, 1868, aged 60 years and 9 months. "In hope of Eternal life through Jesus Christ, at the Resurrection of the just."
Sophia A. Gibbs, wife of Joseph F. Brewster, died Oct. 30, 1878, aged 66 years, 9 months and 22 days. "They must live like precious grain, starting into life and bloom, they must rise for I must reign, Jesus who despoiled the tomb."
Sacred to the memory of Malvinia B., wife of Austen G. Beebe, and formerly widow of Deacon Robert S. Bottum, who died Oct. 8, 1858, in the 58th year of his age. "I am the Resurrection and the life. Aus- ten G. Beebe's two other wives are buried in the yard northwest of the Taugwonk school house.
"Our parents rest here to await the morning of the Resurrection." Our father, James Clark, died Jan. 21, 1838, aged 63 years. Also our dear mother, Lydia Clark, died June 29, 1865, aged 87 years and 5 months. "We shall meet her again, but Oh not as of old, pale and worn with disease shall her face we behold, but with vigor and health from the dust she will spring, and unite in the anthem, the ransomed ones sing."
George Howe, died Aug. 18, 1859, aged 69 years. "By faith he rests in Christ, to await that day when the tongue of the stammering shall be ready to speak plainly."-Isa. 32-4.
Catharine, widow of George Howe, died April 15, 1864, aged 70 years. "She is now safe from the coming storm and deep temptations of the Prince of the power of the air, she is sleeping in Jesus awaiting his coming, to raise the dead, and give them the kingdom, may all who knew her, then unite to part no more forever."-Bible.
Our brother, Henry Brewster, died peacefully May 9, 1879, aged 64 years. "Simple as a child in the things of this life, but when the new song of Moses and the Lamb is sung, we hope he will be there."
Helen Mary, daughter of George S. and Mary L. Brewster, died May 12, 1842, aged 6. "O, thou art gone, my only child, no more on earth to bloom, gone from thy tender parent's arms to wither in the tomb, I loved thee dearly, fairest one, and wept a mother's tears for thee, by musing on thy happy state, O may my sorrows flee."
George A., son of George S. and Mary L. Brewster, died May 28, 1840, aged 1 year and 3 months. "Of such is the kingdom of Heaven."
George Underhill, died May 1st, 1847, aged 3 days.
Infant daughter born March 18, 1846.
George Seymour, died June 11, 1849, aged 5 days. The five children above were children of George S. and Mary L. Brewster.
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Lucy Ann, daughter of James and Lucy Forsyth, died Oct. 9, 1866, aged 56 years.
Our mother, Lucy, wife of James Forsyth, died June 3, 1860, in the 73rd year of her age. "There are mansions exempted from sin and from woe, but they stand in a region by mortals untrod, there are rivers of joy, but they roll not below, there is rest but 'his found in the bosom of God."
In memory of Content, daughter of Mr. William and Mrs. Susanna Fellowes, who died June 17- - sunk in the ground.
Deacon Elnathan Fellowes, died Jan. 31, 1837, aged 85. "So Jesus slept, God's dying Son, passed through the grave and blest the bed, rest here blest saint, 'till from His throne the morning breaks and pierce the shade."
Hannah, consort of Deacon Elnathan Fellowes, died Aug. 16, 1845, aged 87 years. "Thou hast gone to meet the loved one who arose be- fore thee there, now thou sit'est no more alone, in thy home of widowed care, bright in glory, thou thy promised crown dost wear."
A very old and worn stone, sunk low in the ground. In memory of Thomas
Another old stone worn and sunk in ground. In memory of D. H. Hall, who died Feb. 21, 1773.
Mary Hannah, only daughter of Charles and Mary rBewster, died July 1, 1842, aged 8 years and 8 months. Also Charles Henry, only
Mary Hannah, only daughter of Charles and Mary Brewster, died July 14, 1842, aged 8 years and 8 months. Also Charles Henry, only son of Charles and Mary Brewster, died in Buffalo, N. Y., May 21, 1838, aged 2 months. "Dearest children you have left us, here thy loss we deeply feel, but 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hope to meet you when the day of life is sped, there in Heaven with joy to greet you, where no sorrowing tears are shed."
Mrs. Hannah, wife of Capt. Stephen Brewster, died April 10, 1829, aged 53 years. Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious care invades thy bounds nor mortal woes can reach the peaceful sleeper here, while angels watch the soft repose.
Benjamin S. Brewster, son of Stephen and Hannah Brewster, died Aug. 15, 1801, aged 1 year and 3 months.
Abby Jane, daughter of Stephen and Hannah Brewster, died Sept. 6, 1805, aged 1 year and 11 months.
A tall monument marked thus: On the north side: George S. Brew- ster, 1811-1882, his wife, Mary L. Clark, 1812-1894.
Their children: Helen Mary, 1836-1848. George, 1834-1840. Three infants, 1846-1849. A hand pointing below with the words, " 'Till he comes."
South side of monument: Charles O. Brewster, 1808-1884, his wife, Mary E. Forsyth, 1806-1897.
Their children: Mary Hannah, 1833-1842; Charles Henry, 1838-1838; Alice Brewster, an adopted dauhgter, 1858-11884.
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East side of monument: Our father and mother, Stephen Brewster, 1775-1807, Hannah Fellowes, 1778-1829.
West side of monument: In memorium of Elnathan Fellowes, deacon of the First Baptist church of Stonington over fifty years, 1752-1837.
His wife, Hannah Packer, 1758-1845.
Their children: Nathan, 1779-1810; Betsey Grant, 1781-1818; Joseph, 1784-1803; Mary, 1786-1813; Lydia F. Chesebro, 1790-1882.
In memory of Deacon Sands Niles, who departed this life, Dec. 3, 1799, aged 72 years. "By long experience have I known Thy sovereign power to save, at Thy command I venture down serenely to the grave."
Sacred to the memory of Abraham Loper, who departed this life Dec. 10, 1809, aged 56 years and 3 months. "While in life respected, in death lamented."
Thankful, relict of Zebulon Hancox, died March 1, 1838, in the 72nd year of her age.
In memory of Miss Lydia Hancox, who died June 28, 1805, aged 28 years.
In memory of Zebulon Hancox, who died Aug. 23, 1805, in the year of his age.
In memory of Lydia Hancox, wife of Zebulon Hancox, who died Aug. 14, 1786, aged 28.
In memory of Freelove Hancox, wife of Zebulon Hancox, who died Dec. 9, 1801, in the 41st year of her age.
In memory of Francis W. Holmes, son of Doctor Silas and Louisa Holmes, who died on his passage from Demarary to this port June 6, 1801, in Lat. 20-39, North Long. 64 West, aged 14 years. "Whilst sail- ing on the briny deep, stern death approached this blooming youth and stop'd his breath."
In memory of Jabez, son to Doctor Silas Holmes and Mrs. Louisa, his wife, who died Sept. 12, 1790, aged 1 year, 2 months and 20 days. "Thy God for thee knew what was best, sweet babe and called thee home to rest."
In memory of Doctor Silas Holmes, who was drowned returning from Block Island, August 9, 1791, in ye 37th year of his age. "In watery elements expos'd, his limbs death colder arms inclosed, his soul leaped out a rapid flight, to worlds' of everlasting light."
Sacred to the memory of Capt. Jonathan Palmer, who died Jan.2, 1810, aged 63 years.
In memory of Lucinda, wife of Col. Jonathan Palmer, who died Feb. 3, 1824, aged 59 years.
In memory of Sophia, wife of Edward Chesebrough, who died Sept. 26, 1822, aged 35 years.
On this solid flat stone, two feet high, is inscribed: Sacred to the memory of Capt. Robert Palmer, who died Aug. 14, 1812, aged 49 years.
Also Martha, wife of Capt. Robert Palmer, who died June 6, 1836, aged 67 years.
In memory of Godfrey L. Palmer, who died on his passage, from Valparaiso to Philadelphia, May 2, 1828, aged 25 years.
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Also by the side of this, lies the remains of Lucretia, daughter of Jonathan and Lucinda Palmer, died Oct. 31, 1795, aged 10 months and 17 days.
In memory of Capt. Jonathan Palmer ,who died July 5, 1803, aged 89 years.
In memory of Mrs. Prudence Palmer, wife of Capt. Jonathan Palmer, who died Nov. 27, 1799, aged 74 years.
In memory of Olivia Palmer, who died Oct. 29, 1818, aged 27 years. My husband Andrew J. Trumbull
Two old stones so low that I could not read.
Samuel Trumbull, born at Norwich, Conn., Oct. 1, 1778, died at Ston- ington, Conn., July 7, 1826.
Lucinda, widow of Samuel Trumbull, died Oct. 28, 1852, aged 70 years.
Samuel Franklin, son of Samuel and Lucinda Trumbull, June 7, 1867, drowned at Havana, aged 44 years 3 months and 21 days.
In memory of Captain Lemuel Palmer Fanning, who died at Ston- ington, the 9th of Nov. 1795, aged 26 years, 6 months and 21 days. "Think while with solemn step, you tread among the venerable dead, time was, like you, they life possessed, and time will be when you shall rest. Erected by the brothers.
Huldah, ye daughter of Gilbert and Huldah Fanning, died April 3, 1765.
In memory of Gilbert William, son of Capt. Nathaniel and Elizabeth Fanning, who died, the 19th of Aug. 1796, aged 2 years, 7 months and 29 days. Peace to thy dusty bed, this lonely sleeping clay till the great rising day."-Deposited in the old Presbyterian church vault in N. Y.
In memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Nathaniel Fanning and Elizabeth, his wife, who died 1788, aged 7 months. "Sleep, sweet babe, and take thy rest, God called thee home, He saw it best.
NOYES YARD.
This yard is situated just east of the old Rhodes house, not far from Westerly, nearly opposite the old Capt. Thomas Noyes place, now owned by Mr. Nat Hazard.
In memory of Joseph Noyes, who died Nov. 27, 1820, in the 90th year of his age.
In memory of Prudence, wife of Joseph Noyes, who died Aug. 28, 1819, aged 76 years.
In memory of Joseph Noyes, Esq., who died Aug. 24, 1851, aged 63 years.
In memory of Mrs. Zurviah Noyes, wife of Mr. Joseph Noyes, who died, Aug. 7, 1806, in the 34th year of her age.
In memory of Eunice, wife of Joseph Noyes, Esq., who fell asleep in Jesus, Nov. 4, 1844, aged 62 years. "A life of usefulness she spent below, she lives we trust a life of glory now, her hope on Christ was fixed in life's decay, from which her spirit rose to endless day."
In memory of James Noyes, who died Aug. 5, 1831, aged 87.
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In memory of Eunice Noyes, consort of James Noyes 2nd, who died April 25, 1801, in the 50th year of her age.
This large stone is down. Capt. Thomas Noyes, died March 17, 1844, in ye 89th year of his age.
Mary, widow of Capt. Thomas Noyes, died Sept. 2, 1854, in the 91st year of her age. "Death hath no terrors for the Christian soul, his sting's extracted and his mighty dart was blunted by its task on Cal- vary."
Sacred to the memory of Capt. James Noyes, who departed this life, the 19th of April 1793, in the 80th year of his age. "The most affec- tionate husband and tender parent, social friend, unimpeachable honor integrity, delineate his character.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Grace Noyes, wife of Capt. James Noyes, who departed this life, Jan. 23, 1792, in ye 76 year of her age. "Unbounded benevolence with charity joined, the most human heart to an Heavenly mind."
Old gray stone: Sacred to the memory of Miss Phebe Noyes, daugh- ter of Capt. James Noyes and Mrs. Grace, his wife, who departed this life May 2, 1791, in ye 39th year of her age.
Nathaniel Noyes, died Aug. 2, 1854, aged 76 years 3 months and 10 days.
Nancy, wife of Nathaniel Noyes, died April 19th, 1825, aged 41 years 8 months, 8 days.
Ruby, wife of Nathaniel Noyes, died Feb. 2, 1838, aged 30 years and 6 months.
Nathaniel, son of Nathaniel and Nancy Noyes, died at Lyme, Conn., Oct. 12, 1812, aged 6 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Charles P. Noyes, died April 28, 1860, aged 71 years.
Sophia, wife of Charles P. Noyes, died Nov. 25, 1873, aged 80 years.
Phebe, daughter of Charles P. and Sophia Noyes, died Aug. 14, 1821, aged 2 years.
Nelson, son of Charles P. and Sophia Noyes, died April 9, 1823, aged 2 years.
Charles, son of Charles P. and Sophia Noyes, died June 30, 1824, aged 6 years.
Sophia, daughter of Charles P. and Sophia Noyes died July 12, 1826, aged 9 years.
Charles, son of Charles P. and Sophia Noyes, died Aug. 13, 1828, aged 22 months.
A very large stone, Jesse D. Noyes, Esq., died June 25, 1866, aged 85 years, 3 months and 11 days.
Sacred to the memory of Capt. James Noyes, who died at Cabenda Roads, Coast of Africa, Sept. 18, 1810, aged 30 years.
Sacred to the memory of Col. Peleg Noyes, who died March 3, 1825, in the 84th year of his age.
Sacred to the memory of Prudence, relict of Col. Peleg Noyes, who died March 19, 1835, aged 93 years.
Sacred to the memory of Hannah R. Noyes, wife of Capt. Denison Noyes, who died March 11, 1831, aged 38 years.
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Capt. Denison Noyes, married to Anna Purdy, and is buried in Au- burn, N. Y.
Henry Noyes, died March 14, 1849, aged 42 years. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
Hannah Noyes, died March 9, 1869, aged 85 years .
Edward D. Noyes, died Sept. 2, 1862, aged 89 years.
Sacred to the memory of Bridget Noyes, who died May 29, 1842, aged 79.
Sacred to the memory of Rebecca Noyes, who died April 14, 1832, aged 73 years.
In memory of Cyrus W., son of Joseph and Zurviah Noyes, died Dec. 5, 1813, in the 14th year of his age.
Lois Slack, daughter of James and Eunice Noyes, Born May 1, 1776, died Dec. 2, 1867.
An infant son of Paul W. and Eunice A. Noyes, died Feb. 13, 1835, aged 6 weeks. "Though sleeping here I hope to rise and dwell forever in the skies."
In memory of William Russell, and Alfred Chesbrough, sons of Wil- liam C. and Jane E. Noyes, of New York, William died Nov. 1, 1841, aged 5 years and 12 days.
Alfred died Aug. 4, 1841, aged 11 month and 13 days. "They were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in their death they were not divided."
In memory of William A. Noyes, son of Mr. Joseph and Zurviah Noyes, who died suddenly Jan. 19, 1808, in the 17th year of his age. "Could wit and beauty keep alive this pleasant youth could yet survive death threatened, and no power could save, he fell a victim to the grave."
Children of Nathan and Nancy Noyes: William H. Noyes, died Sept. 5, 1837, aged 3 years and 6 months.
Elisha E. Noyes, died Sept. 2, 1837, aged 1 year and 7 months. An infant daughter, died June 23, 1836, aged 4 days.
THE PAUL WHEELER YARD.
This yard is situated west of the house of Charles Mell, in a pasture, where many of the early people by name of Wheeler were buried.
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