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In memory of Capt. Shepherd Wheeler, died Dec. 9, 1798, in the 42nd year of his age. "Behold and see as you pass by, 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 the dear son of Mr. Shepard and Mrs. Hannah Wheeler, who died Jan. 10, 1764, in the 3rd year of his age.
Charles Phelps, Jr., son of Charles P. and Nancy Wheeler, died March 4, 1840, aged 21. "Green be the turf above thee, friend of our better days, None knew thee but to love thee, none named thee but to praise.
Isaac Austin, son of Charles P. and Nancy Wheeler, died Jan. 15, 1833, in his 8th year.
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Arthur Jerome, son of Charles P. and Nancy Wheeler, died April 14, 1842, aged 4 years, 2 months and 24 days.
An old low common stone at the right of Shepard Wheeler, but could see no marking.
In memory of Cyrus, son of Shepard and Mrs. Lucy Wheeler, who died March 17, 1790, in his 4th year.
In memory of Cyrus Wheeler, 2nd son of Capt. Shepard and Mrs. Lucy Wheeler, who died Nov. 24, 1801, in ye 9th year of his age.
Sacred to the memory of Lieut. Isaac Wheeler, who died Dec. 31, 1831, aged 85.
In memory of Paul Wheeler Esq., who departed this life Oct. 25, A. D. 1787, in the 60th year of his age. "My lover friend familiar all removed from men and out of call, to dark oblivion is retired, dead or at least to me expired."
In memory of Mrs. Lucy Wheeler, the wife of Paul Wheeler, Esq., who departed this life, Nov. 11, 1781.
In memory of Mrs. Mary Hurlburt, wife of Capt Titus Hurlburt, who departed this life April 22, 1801, in ye 83rd year of her age.
In memory of Lieut. Thomas Wheeler, who departed this life Nov. 25, 1760, aged 35 years.
In memory of Mr. Isaac Wheeler, died June 25, 1737, aged 64.
In memory of Mary, ye wife of Mr. Isaac Wheeler, died Sept. 26, 1761, aged 83.
Sacred to the memory of Capt. Thomas Wheeler, died June 9, 1810, aged 65.
In memory of Mr. Jeremiah Wheeler, who died Aug. 10, 1770, aged 46 years.
In memory of Anna, wife of Mr. Jeremiah Wheeler who died, April 30th, A. D. 1772, in the 50th year of her age.
THE WARREN PALMER BURYING GROUND.
Nearly a mile north of Stonington Borough, is situated on the Stan- ton farm in earlier time, but now near the home of Capt. and Mrs. Edward Darrell is this old burial place containing a little less than an acre of ground. In the remembrance of our oldest inhabitants it was known as our "New Burying Ground." Soon after the year 1800, it came into the possession of Warren Palmer, sixth in descent from the pioneer Walter, through Gershom, Ichabod, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, and on his death passed to his son Warren, and thus it was called by his name.
Years ago this was enclosed by a stone wall on all sides. After the property passed out of the Palmer family it ceased to be used as a place of interment. The friends of those buried there, moved away or went the way of all flesh, and there being no one left to take an active interest in the place, it gradually fell into a state of decay. The ele- ments have broken and defaced many of the stones and an accumula- tion of earth has covered many from the sight of man.
Michael Ash, died Nov. 8, 1803, aged 63 years.
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Johanna (Elliott) Ash, wife of Michael Ash, died April 17, 1819, aged 76 years.
Michael Ash, died July 21, 1795, aged 27 years.
James P. Ash, died Feb. 1, 1837.
Thomas Ash, died May 3, 1827, aged 55 years.
Frances, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ash, died Feb 13, 1811, aged 19 months.
Benjamin, son of Michael and Johanna Ash, who fell a victim to the King of Terrors, by the unexpected discharge of his fowling piece, May 6th, 1795, aged 21 years.
Mary Brown, daughter of Stephen and Mary, died Nov. 20, 1785, aged 10 days.
George Brown, son of Stephen and Mary, died Feb. 14, 1795, aged 7 weeks .
Hannah Brown, daughter of Stephen and Mary, died March 31, 1798, aged 6 years.
Mary Brown, daughter of Stephen and Hannah, died Jan. 15, 1726, aged 7 days.
Stephen Bennett, son of Stephen and Sarah, died April 25th, 1842. Billings Burch, died Oct. 3, 1836, aged 93 years.
Jane Burch, widow of Billings, died Aug. 25, 1846.
David Dorothy, killed by a fall from the mast, Aug. 19, 1848, aged 31 years.
John Denison, died July 12, 1801, aged 52 years. - No. 18, History of Stonington.
Abigail Denison, wife of John, died May 25, 1795, aged 40 years.
Abigail Denison, daughter of John and Abigail, died May 20th, 1795. Moses F. Denison, son of John and Abigail, died Aug. 26th, 1777. Nathan Denison, son of John and Abigail, died March 30, 1778.
Edward Denison, son of John and Abigal, died Jan. 4, 1787.
Ede Denison, wife of John, died Nov. 1, 1797, aged 31 .- No. 446 in History of Stonington.
Mary Denison, daughter of John and Eunice, died Oct. 11, 1782, aged 25 years.
John Denison, died April 10, 1807, aged 88 .- No. 232, History of Stonington.
Ede Denison, daughter of John and Esther, died May 10, 1805, aged 3 years.
Eunice Denison, wife of John, died July 24, 1800, aged 72.
Richard Densey, died Jan. 8, 1818.
Theophilus Church, son of Solomon and Lydia, died Aug. 25, 1854, aged 14 years.
Esther Hiscox, died May 1, 1868, aged 68 years.
Thomas Hiscox, died March 8, 1799, aged 54 years.
Isaac Hinckley, of Barnstable, Mass., son of Nymphæ and Cloe, no date, very old stone-
John Kirby, died April 28, 1852.
Augusta Kirby, daughter of John and Mary, died Feb. 23, 1853, aged 13 years.
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Thomas Keablis, died March 29, 1854, aged 54 years.
Delia Lewis, wife of Capt. William, died July 21, 1834, aged 32 years.
Capt. William P. Lewis, died at Cape Town, Cape Good Hope, Oct. 20, 1836, aged 34 years.
Capt. Benjamin Morrell, died Nov. 26, 1832, aged 66 years.
Abigail Morrell, wife of Benjamin, died Jan 11th, 1801, aged 22 years.
Mrs. Benjamin Morrell, died Sept. 23, 1815, aged 27 years .
Ann Morrell, wife of Jeremiah ,died Aug. 11th, 1825, aged 23 years. Louise Miner, wife of Nathan, Esq., died Jan. 24th, 1807, aged 72.
Capt. Nathan Miner, Oct. 4th, 1808.
Remember Miner, wife of Capt. Nathan, died Sept. 5th, 1844.
Louise Clement Miner, died 1787.
Mary Miner, wife of Clement, died Jan. 21, 1804.
Mary Miner, daughter of Capt. Clement, died Aug. 5th, 1816, aged 47 years.
George Nichols, son of George and Carrie, died Aug. 10, 1795.
Maria Niles, wife of John Smith, youngest daughter of Lodowick and Ellen Niles, died Dec. 18th, 1832, aged 29 years.
Nathan Palmer, died Sept. 27, 1819, aged 80 years.
Grace Palmer, wife of Nathan, died Nov. 28th, 1818, aged 72 years.
Warren Palmer, died Jan. 21, 1823, aged 36 years.
Eliza Ann Palmer, wife of Deacon Simeon Palmer, died Aug. 16, 1827.
Peleg Palmer, son of Deacon Simeon and Eliza Ann, died Dec. 23, 1824, aged 3 days.
Nathan Palmer, son of Capt. Asa and Louise Palmer, died Aug. 8th 1782.
Louise Palmer, daughter of Capt. Asa and Louise, died Dec. 7, 1782. Ann Palmer, died May 24, 1799, aged 69 years.
Joseph H. Prentice, son of Ebenezer and Susan, died Sept. 16, 1832, aged 17 months.
Emmeline Prentice, daughter of Ebenezer and Susan, died Sept. 9th, 1842.
Charles York Prentice, son of Owen and Hannah, died July 26, 1844, aged 5 months.
Denison Randall, died April 18, 1843, aged 34 years.
Susanna Rathbone, wife of Capt. Waite, died Nov. 28, 1777.
Eunice Schrator, wife of John W., died Jan. 16th, 1841, aged 35 years. Samuel Stone, died Jan. 24, 1833.
Edward Smith, son of John' and Mary, died Dec. 3, 1825, aged 8 months.
Elizabeth Smith, daughter of John and Mary, died Nov. 3rd, 1828, aged 11 months.
Betsey Smith, daughter of John and Mary, died Jan. 1, 1826, aged 1 month.
Eliza Smith, daughter of John and Mary, died Nov. 1, 1830, aged 4 months.
Joseph S. Swan, died Oct. 17, 1842, aged 34 years.
Edward Stanton, son of Edward and Molly, died Sept. 10th, 1798.
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Mary Tripp, daughter of John and Mary, died Aug. 16, 1720, aged 18 years.
Oliver Wells, died Oct. 9th, 1792.
Hannah Williams, daughter of Elisha and Louise, died Aug. 10, 1826, aged 18 years.
Louise Williams, wife of Elisha, died April 1st, 1811, aged 28 years. Emeline M. Willier, daughter of Peleg and Harriet, born Feb. 15th, 1831, died Sept. 23, 1849, aged 18 years.
WILLIAMS YARD.
This yard is situated about a mile north of Old Mystic on the Lantern Hill road and found at the left not far from the branch road with a small gate opening into it at the left of the public road.
In memory of Nathaniel Williams, who died Dec. 19th, 1773, in the 58th year of his age.
In memory of Abigail Williams, relict of Nathaniel Williams, who died July 18th, 1818, in the 88th year of her age
In memory of Mr. Ebenezer Williams, who died Dec. 29th, 1781, in the 77th year of his age.
In memory of Mrs. Deborah Williams, wife of Mr. Ebenezer Williams, who departed this life Dec. 14th, 1774, in the 63rd year of her age. Dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return.
In memory of Elijah Wililams, who died July 1, 1829, aged 59 years. In memory of Mehitable, widow of Elijah Williams, who died Jan. 27th, 1846, in the 76th year of her age.
In memory of Charles S. Williams, who died Dec. 31st, 1836 aged 30.
Charles S., son of Charles S. and Lucy O. Williams, was drowned off Holly Head, England, Feb. 20th, 1855 or 58, aged 22 years. Also Dolly D., their daughter, died Jan. 30th, 1837, aged 7 months. Death comes a friend to mortal man, to set his spirit free, Nor he nor any creature can reverse the blest decree.
On this old brown stone is inscribed; In memory of Mr. John Den- ison, who died March 18th, 1808, in the 93rd year of his age .- No. 120 in History of Stonington.
In memory of Mrs. Abigail Denison, wife of Mr. John Denison, who died Nov. 22nd, 1798 in the 83rd year of her age.
In memory of Mrs. Lucy Denison, daughter of John and Abigail Den- ison, who died May 1st, 1812 aged 64 years.
In memory of Miss Desire Denison, daughter of John and Abigail Denison, who died Dec. 2nd, 1824 aged 82 years.
Hannah M., daughter of William E and Jerusha Dewey, died Sept. 17th, 1842, aged 2 years, 9 months, and 12 days
Daniel, son of William E. and Jerusha Dewey, died Aug. 31st, 1850 aged 4 years, 6 months and 23 days.
Benjamin, son of William E. and Jerusha Dewey, died Sept. 22nd, 1853, aged 7 years, 9 months and 12 days.
On a brown stone with willow tree is this-In memory of Mr. John Hudson, who died May 21st, 1808, aged 78 years. Also a small stone marked M. S.
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John H., son of John and Harriet Johnson, died Jan. 18th, 1831 aged 7 months.
Three urns and willows on these two stones. In memory of Capt. Phineas S. Hudson, who died July 13th, 1811 aged 48 years, Ye kin- dred all who tread this lonely way, stand still awhile, this monument survey. I once like you, could walk, had life and breath, and you like I, must try the shafts of death.
Margaret Hudson, relict of Phineas S. Hudson, died June 17th, 1830 aged 65 years.
In memory of Simeon Avery, who died Nov. 7th, 1825 aged 31 years.
In memory of Adeline, daughter of Wealthy and Eunice Croder, who died Dec. 5th, 1863, in her 24th year.
John A., son of Benjamin and Eunice Rowse, died Dec. 5th, 1831 aged 3 years. Sweet is the sleep of innocence.
This marble stone has willows and urn. In memory of Daniel Wil- liams, who died April 4th, 1815 in the 43rd year of his age.
Died Aug. 13th, 1831, Mary Abby, daugher of Capt. Asa and Martha B. Park, AE 6 years.
Robert A., son of Daniel and Mary Packer, died May 9th, 1815 aged 3 months.
Sacred to the memory of Capt Jabez Shaw, who died Sept. 20, 1812, aged 41.
Also Nathan H., son of Jabez and Hannah Shaw, died at Callio Sept. 1835, and was buried on the island of Lorenzo AE 25. Erected by Hiram Shaw.
In memory of Freelove Packer, who died Sept. 20, 1840, aged 79 years.
In memory of Benjamin F. Williams, who died Aug. 21, 1830, aged 32 years .- No. 118 in History of Stonington.
In memory of Elias Miner, who died Sept. 23, 1847, aged 42 years or 82 years.
In memory of Edward Brown, son of Edward Brown and Mary Wil- liams, who departed this life, March 17th, 1788, in the 23rd year of his age. My flesh shall slumber in the ground till the last trumpet's joyful sound, then burst the grave with sweet surprise and in my Saviour's image arise.
Sally, wife of William Taylor, died Sept. 2, 1861, aged 64 years. She sleeps in Jesus and is blest, how sweet her slumbers are, from suffering and from sin released and freed from every care.
Mary Abby, daughter of William and Sally Taylor, died June 25, 1839, aged 4 years.
Martha Esther, daughter of Nathaniel and Caroline Lewis, died Oct. 19, 1850, aged 9 months. Sweet babe, we mourn your loss, yet tho' our hearts must bleed, our tears will flow, we meekly yield so bright a gem to deck our Saviour's diadem.
In memory of Frances S., wife of Jedediah D. Briggs, who died Feb. 20, 1839, aged 36 years. The righteous shall be held in everlasting remembrance.
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Joseph H., son of Joseph and Mariah Tift, died Sept 11, 1839, aged 4 yrs. and 2 mo.
Albert or Clark, son of Peleg and Dolly Williams, died Sept. 30, 1819, in his 6th year. Also Fanny Williams, died Sept. 30, 1819, aged 6 mo.
Lucy E., daughter of David and Frances Dewey, died Sept. 7, 1838, aged 19 mo.
In memory of Edward Williams, a Revolutionary officer, who died on board of a British prison ship, Aug. 1777, and was buried in Newport, R. I., aged 38 years. Also Mary, relict of Edward Williams, who died March 7, 1839, in the 98th year of her age.
Nathaniel Lewis, died Dec. 10, 1849, AE 46. Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh.
In memory of Sally, widow of Sanford Allyn Esq., who died June 26, 1858, aged 80 years.
Mrs. Hannah Shaw, wife of Capt. Jabez Shaw, died Feb. 2, 1829, in her 55th year.
Ebenezer, son of Elisha and Lucy Williams, died June, 1786, aged 5 years.
Charles D. Williams, Aug. 9, 1866, aged 72 years. Death comes a friend to mortal man, to set his spirit free; nor he, nor any creature can reverse the blest decree.
Elijah, son of Capt. Jabez and Hannah Shaw, died Dec. 28, 1808, aged 3 years.
Emmeline Geer, drowned at Lantern Hill in Indiantown factory pond, aged about 15 years. Her brother and father are buried on the west side here. She was sister to Angeline Stanton.
In this yard of about one half acre in size there are many old stones with no marks on them to be seen, also a number of small graves with head and foot stones but no marks on these common field stones.
THE JONATHAN WHEELER YARD
The Wheeler Yard is situated a little south west of the house built by Jonathan Wheeler, a half mile north of the Stonington home. In his will dated in 1785, he says: "I sequester one quarter of an acre of land at ye southwest corner of homestead farm in Stonington, joining to Joseph Page land, and at ye southward of a ledge of rocks for a bury- ing place for my family and their heirs and successors forever." Among the stones are some with the cherub's head and willow trees, some drooping over urns and others standing alone.
In memory of Mr. Jonathan Wheeler, who departed this life Oct. 8, 1790, in ye 82nd 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 .- No. 21 in History of Stonington.
In memory of Mrs. Esther Wheeler, relict of Mr. Jonathan Wheeler, who died March 18th, 1799, in the 85th year of her age. The soul pre- pared needs no delay, the summons comes, the saints obey; swift was her flight and short the road, she closed her eyes and saw her God.
In memory of Miss Thankfull, daughter to Mr. Jonathan and Mrs. Esther Wheeler, who died Oct. 23, 1775, in ye 33 year of her age.
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In memory of Mr. Jonathan Wheeler, who died Jan. 28, 1807, aged 70 years .- No 342 in History of Stonington
In memory of Priscilla Wheeler, wife of Jonathan Wheeler, who died Dec. 20, 1803, in the 65 year of her age.
In memory of Capt. Richard Wheeler, who died Aug. 30, 1799, in the 61st year of his age. Time was I stood as thou dost now, and viewed the dead as thou dost me: ere long like me to death thou'lt bow and others stand and look at thee .- No 343 in History of Stonington.
In memory of Mrs. Silence Wheeler, wife of Capt. Richard Wheeler, who died Dec. 18, A. D. 1820, in the 80th year of her age.
In memory of Jesse, son of Capt. Richard Wheeler and Silence, his wife, who died Sept. 28, 1783, in the 9th year of his age.
In memory of Mr. William Wheeler, who died May. 10, 1819, aged 37 years.
In memory of Martha Wheeler, wife of Mr. Jonathan Wheeler, who died Sept. 17, 1807, in the 45 year of her age.
Hannah, ye daughter of Daniel and Surviah Wheeler, died Dec. 6, 1820, in the 5 year of her age.
In memory of Mrs .Anna Wheeler, wife of Capt .Richard Wheeler, who died Jan. 22, 1810, in the 36 year of her age. All you who see and read this stone, remember death must be your doom .- No. 362 in His- tory of Stonintgon.
In memory of Elam, son of Richard and Anna Wheeler, who died Mch. 27, 1804, aged 8 yrs and 5 months.
In memory of Hannah, daughter of Capt. Richard Wheeler and Anna his wife, who died April 6, 1805, aged 8 mo.
Richard E., son of Capt. Richard and Mrs. Anna Wheeler, died Oct. 17, 1808, aged 7 mo.
Lois, daughter of Jonathan and Thankfull Wheeler, died April 10, 1860, in ye 59th year of her age.
Zurviah Wheeler, died April 7, 1842, in the 50th year of her age.
Harriett, daughter of Gilbert and Esther Ann Wheeler, died July 21, 1830, aged 8 months.
Patience Wheeler, died Jan. 28, 1840, in the 50 year of her age.
Jonathan Wheeler, died Feb. 9, 1841, in the 80th year of his age .- No. 356 in History of Stonington
In memory of Esther Ann, wife of Gilbert Wheeler, who died Oct. 10, 1837, aged 29 years and 6 mo.
In memory of Eliza Ann Wheeler, wife of Benjamin F. Williams, who died Sept. 22nd, 1828, aged 26. Erected by her mother.
In memory of Capt. Phineas Wheeler, who died Aug. 15th, 1831, aged 46 years.
In memory of Wealthy, widow of Capt. Phineas Wheeler, who died Jan. 1st, 1851 A. D. 72 years.
In memory of Eunice, wife of Lester Wheeler, who died June 29th, 1837 in the 82nd year of her age.
In memory of Lester Wheeler, who died March 15th, 1835 in the 78th year of his age.
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Wealthy, widow of William Wheeler, died Ajril 22nd, 1852, aged 77 years.
In memory of Mary, widow of Capt. Silas Wheeler, who died March 15th, 1852, in the 83rd, year of her age.
In memory of Capt. Silas Wheeler, who died June 21st, 1808 in the 37th, year of his age.
Lucy P. daughter of Capt. Silas and Mary Wheeler, died Jan. 30th, 1804, aged 1 year and 2 months.
In memory of Ira, son of Joshua and Mary Wheeler, who died Feb. 15th, 1804 aged 6 months.
In memory of Joshua Wheeler, who died Feb. 25th, 1843 in the 82nd, year of his age.
In memory of Mary, wife of Joshua Wheeler, who died July 20th, 1838, aged 70 years.
Ira H. Wheeler, died Jan. 12th, 1877, aged 72 years 6 months and 12 days. Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep.
Adah M. Smith, wife of Ira H. Wheeler, died June 1st, 1882 aged 71 years. At rest.
Richard Wheeler, died Feb. 7th, 1847 in the 78th year of his age. The grave his body holds, his spirit, Heaven. - No. 362 in History of Stonington.
Mary, widow of Richard Wheeler, died Jan, 21st, 1850 aged 68 years. Mother, shall we meet you in the sky? So loved and so lamented here. And shall we greet again on high, The face and form on earth so dear.
Nathan F., son of Ira and Amelia M. Wheeler, born Jan. 11th, 1829, died Jan. 18th, 1830.
Roxana Park, wife of Sanford Wheeler, died Oct. 21st, 1887, aged 67 years.
Sanford Wheeler, born Nov. 10th, 1809, died Oct. 31st, 1892.
In memory of Joshua Wheeler, who died Dec. 1st, 1861, aged 71 years and 8 months. How pleasent it is at the close of the day, not to have to repent. To reflect on the past and be able to say. My time has been properly spent.
David L. Wheeler, died July 13th, 1849 aged 49 years.
Saxton M. Wheeler, died April 8th, 1876 aged 72 years and 2 months. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
Eunice Wheeler, died March 14th, 1889, aged 87 years.
Lydia, daughter of Richard and Anna Wheeler, died May 23, 1834, AE 28. 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.
In memory of Nancy, wife of Saxton M. Wheeler, who died Oct. 31, 1846, in the 23 year of her age. My living friends, when this you see, stop here and think, O think of me; All earthly things I leave behind, the joys of Heaven in hopes to find.
Hannah Knapp, died Sept. 20, 1830, aged 36 years.
Cortlandt B., son of Saxton and Nancy Wheeler, died April 25, 1844, aged 13 mo. To us for thirteen anxious months his infant smiles were given, and then he bade farewell to earth and went to live in Heaven.
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In memory of Ira, son of Joshua and Mary Wheeler, who died Feb. 3, 1804, aged 6 years.
Jonathan A. Wheeler, died May 27, 1875, aged 51 years, 9 mo. and 20 days .- No. 487 in History of Stonington.
Lydia L., wife of Jonathan A. Wheeler, died June 16, 1875, aged 43 years.
Eddie, son of Jonathan A. and Lydia L. Wheeler, died Feb. 22, 1874, aged 28 da.
Herbert, son of Jonathan A. and Lydia L. Wheeler, died July 2, 1884, aged 14 years.
Jonathan Wheeler, died Jan. 2, 1865, aged 70 years and 7 mo. Bles- sed are the dead that die in the Lord .- No. 403 in History of Stoning- ton.
Anna Breed, wife of Jonathan Wheeler, died Jan. 22, 1877, aged 76 years. Asleep in Jesus.
James, son of Jonathan and Anna Wheeler, died May 27, 1832, born the same day.
Albert, son of Jonathan and Anna Wheeler, died May 10, 1847, aged 4 years.
Ella, youngest daughter of Jonathan and Anna Wheeler, died Nov. 5, 1891, aged 45 years. Here thy loss we deeply feel.
Esther D., daughter of Jonathan and Anna Wheeler, died Oct .5, 1900, aged 75 years.
David Wheeler, died Aug. 29, 1862, aged 86 years. Gone but not for- gotten.
Hattie, daughter of Jonathan and Anna Wheeler, died Sept. 12, 1864, aged 24 years. Away beyond the tomb ,sweet spirit thou art flown, where loveliness can bloom and blighting is unknown; our faith will trace thy upward way and catch of Heaven some cheering ray.
Father and Mother, Jesse Wheeler, died Jan. 16, 1852, aged 65 years. Nancy Peckham ,his wife, died Mch. 9, 1885, aged 91. Gone but not forgotten.
Mary Esther, daughter of Sanford and Roxana Wheeler, died Aug. 1, 1861, aged 6 years. Jesus I will follow Thee, I Thy little lamb will be.
Joshua Sanford, son of Sanford and Roxana Wheeler, died Aug .1, 1874, aged 20 years, 8 mo. and 18 days. Death has removed a promis- ing youth that was beloved by all.
Benjamin F., son of Sanford and Roxana Wheeler, died Sept. 22, 1892, aged 42 years.
HILLIARD OR ROAD CEMETERY
This graveyard near the Road Church was given by John Hilliard by deed to the First Congregational Society of Stonington, Conn. He married Hannah, daughter of Rev. Ebenezer Rossiter, our second pas- tor here for 40 years. Capt. John Hilliard died Oct. 23, 1786, in ye 52 year of his age, and is buried here. I have taken off inscriptions of 30 old dark stones, leaving many others which are comparatively new, and as the yard is incorporated it will be well cared for and can be viewed any time in th efuture by those interested. The other two
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large cemeteries in town, the Elm Grove near Mystic and the Ever- green near Stonington Borough, are also incorporated and will be cared for in the future. In these yards are many old stones which have been brought here from family yards in other places, for perpetual care, as the yards themselves are not old.
In memory of Nathan Hancox, who died Nov .7, 1798, in the 59th year of his age. Sleep on, dear friend, and take thy rest, God called thee home, He knew it best.
In memory of Mary, daughter of Nathan and Mary Hancox, who died May 28th, 1798 in the 22nd year of her age.
In memory of Mr. George Hancox, who died Aug. 22nd, 1804 in the 25th year of his age. Ye blooming youth who see this stone, learn early death may be your doom.
In memory of Mr. Benjamin Hancox, who died Jan. 7th, 1805 in the 26th year of his age. The sweet remembrance of the just, shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
In memory of Miss Anna Babcock, who died March 3rd, 1813 aged 64 years.
In memory of Nathan Frink, son to Mr. David Frink and Mrs. Eunice Frink, who died Sept. 5th, 1781 in the 8th year of his age.
In memory of Mr. -Frink, son to Too low to read.
In memory of Mrs. Sarah Nichols, daughter of Oliver Hilliard Esq., who died April 30th, 1825 in the 78th year of her age.
In memory of Mr. David Hilliard, who departed this life Feb. 29th, 1776 in the 33rd, year of his age.
In memory of Sarah Hilliard, relict of Oliver Hilliard, who died May 2nd, 1799 aged 86 years.
In memory of Oliver Hilliard Esq., who departed this life July 26th, 1792 in the 84th year of his age.
Here lies the body of Capt. John Hilliard, who died Oct. 23rd, A. D. 1786 in ye 52nd year of his age.
In memory of Ebenezer Rossiter Jr., A.M., died Jan 9, 1749-50 The beloved youth whose life was much desired, whose death was much lamented.
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