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An infant daughter of Daniel and Esther Bentley, died May 23rd, 1822.
Nellie Frederica, daughter of George and Frederica M. Coats, died April 14, 1883, AE 12 years, 8 months and 14 days. Resting now in peace with Jesus, loving hearts remember you.
Adoniram J., son of Daniel and Esther Bentley, died Aug. 26, 1836, aged 3 months and 4 days.
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An infant son of Daniel and Esther Bentley, died May 8th, 1834.
Daniel E., son of Daniel and Esther Bentley, died Dec. 2, 1828, aged 6 months and 2 days.
Daniel E., son of Daniel and Esther Bentley, died April 28, 1827, aged 2 months and 13 days.
An infant son of Daniel and Esther Bentley, died Oct. 24th, 1823.
CHESEBROUGH YARD
This yard is situated back of the Stonington Velvet Mill.
Elder Elihu Chesebrough, born March 26th, 1769, ordained to the work of the Ministry, March 31st, 1810, pastor of the Baptist church in Stonington Borough. 17 years during his ministry, he labored with his hands for his support. A good disciplinarian and truly a peace maker, died April 29th, 1868, aged 99 years, 1 month and 3 days.
Lydia Chesebrough, his wife, died May 31st, 1841, aged 70 years. A kind mother, an example of piety and Christian benevolence, and an helpmeet in every deed, both in his temporal and material labors.
Mary Chesebrough, his second wife, a devoted and exemplary Chris- tian, died July 22nd, 1866, aged 82 years and 11 months.
Gilbert A. Chesebrough, died Aug. 2nd, 1851, aged 51 years.
In memory of Charlotte, relict of William Hall, who died Oct. 26th, 1839, aged 27 years.
Amanda, daughter of Gilbert S. and Lucy Chesebro, died Jan. 16th, 1846, aged 4 years.
Spurgeon, son of Frederick D. and Harriet F. Chesebro, born March 10th, 1873, died April 16th, 1877.
Frederick D. Chesebro Jr., born April 17th, 1839, died July 24th, 1880. William, son of Frederick D. and Mary A. Chesebro, born 1845, died Feb. 12, 1859.
Lydia, daughter of Elder Elihu and Lydia Chesebrough, died April 16th, 1803, aged 9 years.
THE RHODES YARD
This yard is situated east of Anguilla, and west of the Rhodes Man- sion more recently owned by Charles S. Noyes Jr.
This stone is sacred to the memory of Capt. Simon Rhodes, who de- parted this life the 22nd, of April 1784, aged 60 years.
In memory of Anne, wife of Mr. Simon Rhodes, died Nov. ye 7th, 1768, in the 37th year of her age.
In memory of Simon Rhodes, who died Feb. 8th, 1844, in the 84th, year of his age.
In memory of Sally, widow of Simon Rhodes, who died Feb. 9th, 1855, in the 88th year of her age.
Sally, daughter of Simon and Sally Rhodes, died 1801, aged 1 month. aged 77 years, 1 month and 25 days. There is rest in Heaven.
Lucy W., daughter of Simon and Sally Rhodes, died March 9th, 1871,
Nancy B., daughter of Simon and Sally Rhodes, died Feb. 18, 1871, aged 80 years, 5 months and 2 days. The faithful are certain of their reward.
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George, son of Simon and Martha Rhodes, died 1776, aged 5 years. James, son of Simon and Anna Rhodes, died 1761, aged 4 years and 8 months.
RICHARDSON YARD
In Pawcatuck, on the corner lot of Lester and West Broad St., is this solitary gravestone, inscribed thus: Here lyeth the body of Mrs. Joan- na Richardson, ye wife of Mr. Stephen Richardson, who died Jan. ye 13, 1726, in the 47th year of her age.
This Mrs. Joanna, was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Miner, (son of Thomas Miner the pioneer and wife Grace Palmer), and wife Mary Av- ery, and they lived where William Billings now resides at Taugwonk, in Stonington. Her parents are buried in the old Miner Yard near the residence of the Smith brothers at Taugwonk. She was bapt. (as our town records say) March 30th, 1681. Stephen Richardson, whom she married, was the son of Stephen and Lydia Gilbert Richardson, bapt. at Stonington, June 19th, 1681 and lived in 1698, on the west side of Pawcatuck river, at what is now known as Stillmanville. This land was purchased by his father Amos Richardson, in 1663, when he came to Stonington from Boston, and lived where the late Gilbert Collins resid- ed.
After Mrs. Joanna's death in 1726, Stephen Richardson, married Abigail Pelham at Newport, R. I., Nov. 25th, 1728, and in Jan. 1745, he moved to Lebanon, Conn., and with his son Peter, united with the church there by letter from Stonington. He died at Lebanon Aug. 11th, 1749, aged a little more than 70 years.
THE SLACK YARD
This yard is situated off the public highway from Stonington to Wes- terly, on the left of the road that passes old Wequetequock graveyard, and lies about one eighth of a mile beyond. It is enclosed with a stone wall, and was in good repair in 1924.
In memory of Ira Floyd, 1819-1898.
His wife, Hannah Palmer Noyes, 1829-1919.
Mary Floyd, 1851-1919, mother of Florence and daughter of Ira and Hannah Floyd,-Florence 1922.
Sacred to the memory of Capt. William Slack, who departed this life July 21st, 1826, in the 76th year of his age.
Sacred to the memory of Lucy, relict of Capt. William Slack, who de- parted this life April 23rd, 1839, aged 85 years.
In memory of Abigail, the wife of William Slack, who died Oct. 17th, 1769, in the 53rd year of her age. Husband and children, as you pass by, see first of the family here doth lie, If even more shall come to thee, prepare for death to follow me.
In memory of Mr. William 'Slack, who died July 14th, 1776, in the 60th year of his age.
In memory of Mr. Samuel Slack, who died Jan. ye 23rd, 1776, in the 23rd, year of his age.
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Sacred to the memory of Charles Miner, who departed this life, Dec. 13th, 1815, in the 36th year of his age.
Sacred to the memory of Lucy, wife of Charles Miner, who departed this life, May 30th, 1813, aged 31 years.
William Miner, son of Charles and Lucy Miner, who died in Buffalo, New York. Nov. 1830.
William, son of William and Sarah Slack, died Dec. 5th, 1790, aged 3 years.
THE JOHN WHEELER GRAVEYARD
This old yard is now in the woods at the right side of the old Turn- pike (driving west) not far from the gate which leads to the home of Maurice Main fromerly known as the John D. Wheeler farm. Before you get to the house occupied by Warren Wheeler, a pair of bars at the right lead into the lot where on a little rise of ground are found these eight graves.
In memory of Mr. John Wheeler, who died Jan. 27th, 1795, in the 52nd year of his age.
In memory of Capt. John Wheeler, who died June 14th, 1840, aged 74 years. Oh death where is thy sting, Oh grave where is thy victory ?
In memory of Daniel Wheeler, who died Jan. 7th, 1837, aged 35 yrs.
In memory of Erastus Wheeler, who died Sept. 27th, 1831, aged 35 years.
In memory of Ann B. Wheeler, relict of Capt. John Wheeler, who died April 17th, 1842, aged 72 years. I know that my Redeemer liveth.
Ann W., wife of William S. Wells, of Pittsfield, Mass., and daughter of Jeremiah and Keturah Hull, died July 14th, 1842, aged 41 years. Death finds no tie too strong for him to break.
In memory of Jeremiah Hull, who died Sept. 2nd, 1824, aged 52 yrs. In memory of Cyrus W. Hull, who died Oct. 13th, 1820, aged 18 yrs.
HEMPSTEAD YARD
This yard is situated about one and three quarters miles north of Old Mystic, on the Lantern Hill road at the left in an open field.
On an old brown stone is this-In memory of Robert Hempstead, who died May 7th, 1834, AE 88.
In memory of Anna, wife of Robert Hempstead, who died Jan. 22nd, 1841, aged 96 years.
,son of Daniel and Nabby Hempstead, died Dec .- -aged 2 years, 1 month and 5 days.
This is a marble stone with willows. In memory of Richard Hemp- stead, who died April 16th, 1836, aged 46 years.
Lucy Briggs, widow of Richard Hempstead, died Nov. 25th, 1880, aged 87 years and 8 months.
In memory of Emmelia Hempstead, wife of Richard Hempstead, who died April 16th, 1819, aged 24 years.
Thomas H., son of Richard and Emmelia Hempstead, who died March 10th, 1819, aged 3 months and 20 days.
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An infant daughter of Richard and Lucy Hempstead, died July 17th, 1824.
On brown stone-In memory of Mr. Samuel Hempstead, who died June 10th, 1827, aged 79 years.
In memory of Lucy, wife of Samuel Hempstead, who died Feb. 22, 1836, in the 85th year of her age.
In memory of Mary, widow of Ashor Brown, who died Dec. 14th, 1848, in the 90th year of her age.
Hannah L., daughter of Henry and Sally Brown, died Sept. 19th, 1825, aged 3 years and 8 months.
HINCKLEY AND PALMER YARD
This yard is situated at the north of the road near the brow of Hinckley Hill, in the field.
In memory of Samuel Palmer, who died April 9th, 1836, in the 78th year of his age. Farewell my wife and children all, prepare to go when Jesus calls, for I am gone, my spirit's fled, and I am numbered with the dead.
On a white marble stone with willow and urn. In memory of Mrs. Hannah Palmer, wife of Mr. Samuel Palmer, she died Jan. 6th, 1805, aged 46 years. Epitaph is not legible.
Benjamin F. Palmer, son of Samuel and Hannah Palmer, was drowned in Pawcatuck river April 20th, 1807, aged 15 years.
James, son of Samuel and Hannah Palmer, died June 4th, 1793, aged 2 years and 8 months.
Lucy, daughter of Samuel and Hannah Palmer, died May 8th, 1833, aged 50. Lived beloved, and died lamented.
In memory of Mr. Abel Hinckley, who died March 20th, 1818, aged 75 years.
In memory of Sarah Hinckley, wife of Mr. Abel Hinckley, who de- parted this life Oct. 16th, 1806, in the 73rd year of her age.
Benjamin F. Pendleton, died March 25th, 1842, aged 40 years .
THE OLIVER DENISON YARD
This small yard situated not far from the Denison Homestead, on land owned by Oliver Denison in 1873, formerly the property of his great-great-great grandfather, Capt. George Denison. It was only a small yard with nine graves, several of them have been taken up and carried to Elm Grove cemetary at Mystic. Those that were buried there are the following.
In memory of Justin W. Denison, who died Dec. 13th, 1839, aged 49 years.
In memory of Mr. Oliver Denison, who departed this life Feb. 14th, 1817, aged 59 years. In memory of Martha, widow of Oliver Denison, who died Aug. 20th, 1855, aged 93 years.
In memory of Maria, wife of Justen Denison, who died Aug. 2nd, 1839, aged 45 years.
In memory of Elam W. Denison, who died Feb. 7th, 1823, aged 29 years.
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George A., son of Stephen and Elizabeth Denison, died Sept. 22nd, 1843, aged 6 months and 18 days. Happy infant early blest, rest in peaceful slumber rest.
In memory of Luke P. Denison, who died July 6th, 1833, in his 36th year. 1
In memory of Thomas J. Denison, who died Oct. 13th, 1823, in his 19th year.
Elam, son of Elam and Clarissa Denison, died Dec. 21st, 1824, aged 2 years.
SMALL YARD ON WEST BANK OF QUAIMBAUG COVE
In memory of Henrietta, widow of Elisha Baker, who died Oct. 26, 1853, aged 74 years.
In memory of Eisha Baker, who died Nov. 16, 1828, aged 51. -also shall rest in hope.
In memory of Betsey, wife of Robert Denison, who died Nov. 15, 1845, in the 78th year of her age.
In memory of Etherlinda, wife of Dea. Samuel Langworthy, who died Nov. 20, 1835, in the 69th year of her age. The tender parent waits nor mourns her' loss nor labors more to bear life's heavy load. The anxious soul released from pain to rest, has found her home, her children, and her God.
Sacred to the memory of Hannah, wife of Bartholmew Hedden, who departed this life July 16th, 1837, aged 65 years. She now has reached that peaceful shore, where stormy billows rage no more, and could she speak to you, she'd say: Weep not o'er my breathless clay.
MATTERSON YARD
This yard is situated near the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mell. Enclosed by a stone wall at the left of the highway driving north.
Frances A., wife of Robert R. Matterson, died July 11, 1847, aged 21 years, 4 months and 13 days. Dear sister thou art gone, thy body lies beneath the sod, but thou hast reached that happy home, prepared for thee by thy God.
Harriet S., daughter of Isaac and Olive Wheeler, died June 18, 1834, aged 17 years.
Isaac Wheeler, died May 11, 1856, aged 88 years.
Olive, wife of Isaac Wheeler, died Dec. 8, 1873, aged 88 years, 3 months and 11 days.
Mary A. Wheeler, born Nov. 19, 1820, died Sept. 25, 1903.
Thomas W., son of Thomas W. and Emily M. Holmes, died March 14, 1842, AE 5 months and 2 days. Fare thee well, sweet bud of beauty, stainless spirit, fare thee well, thou wert too pure and lovely in a world like this to dwell.
RICHMOND YARD
This yard is very near the Borough of Stonington, nearly opposite the residence of Capt. Edward Darrell.
On the monument are inscribed these words-When Rhode Island by
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her legislation from 1844 to 1850, repudiated her Revolutionary debt, Dr. Richmond removed from that state to this Borough, and selected this as his family Burial place, unwilling that the remains of himself and his family should be disgraced by being a part of the common earth of a repudiating state .- Stonington, June 1850.
Dr. John W. Richmond, born Sept. 25, 1775, died March 4, 1857.
Henrietta Richmond, wife of Dr. John W. Richmond, born Nov 29, 1782, died July 17, 1849.
John R. Richmond, born March 8th, 1816, died Aug. 8th, 1868.
THE BENNET YARD
This yard is situated at the left of the road from Old Mystic to North Stonington, two miles north of Old Mystic, and two thirds of a mile north of the fork which bears to the left.
Sacred to the memory of Dea. Elisha Bennet, who died March 10, 1834, aged 81.
Sacred to the memory of Esther, wife of Dea. Elisha Bennet, who died Oct. 25, 1830, aged 79.
Elisha Bennet, is dead March 17, 1845, aged 69 years.
Smith Bennet, died Jan. 26, 1847, aged 31 years.
George W. Bennet, born Sept. 1, 1809, died April 27, 1887.
Eunice, wife of Elisha Bennet, died July 19, 1871, aged 93 years and 2 months.
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John Bennet, died June 25, 1879, aged 94 years, 3 months and 15 days.
Sally, wife of John Bennet, died Feb. 27, 1857, aged 76 years.
In memory of Elisha Frink, who died Sept. 22, 1860, aged 78 years.
In memory of Mrs. Mary Frink, consort of Mr. Elisha Frink, who died Oct. 23, 1827, aged 35 years.
Joseph Tift, died March 19, 1845, aged 73 years.
In memory of Martha, wife of Joseph Tift, who died June 8, 1857, aged 82 years.
George C. Brown, 1835-1916, his wife Martha J. Brown, 1840 1915.
Their son, Wayland H. Brown, 1875-1910.
Eunice Smith, wife of Elisha Bennet, may 20th, 1778,-July 19th, 1871.
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ROBINSON YARD
This yard is situated on the south side of the cement road about two miles from Westerly to Stonington, near the old James Babcock house built in 1740. A gate at the left of the highway leads to the house.
The gravestones of Nathaniel Robinson, and his wife Sabra Robinson, apparently have been removed, as well as their bodies. A footstone marked N. R. still stands marking the spot where the body once rested.
Sacred to the memory of Joshua Robinson, who died June 23, 1838, aged 71 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Forgive blest friend, the tributary tear, that mourns thy exit from a world like
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this, forgive the wish that would have kept thee here, and stay'd thy progress to the realms of bliss.
Erected to the memory of Dudley B. Robinson, who died at Callao, South America, April 17, 1833, aged 35 years .
In memory of Elizabeth Robinson, wife of Joshua Robinson, who died March 27th, 1806, in the 40th year of her age. The sweet remem- brance of the just, shall flourish tho they sleep in dust.
In memory of Mr. Elihu Babcock, who died April 19, 1822, in the 79th year of his age.
In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Elihu Babcock, who died Sept. 1st, 1819, in the 76th year of her age.
Lucy, daughter of Nathaniel and Sabra Robinson, died Sept. 9, 1845, aged 20 years.
Sarah Elizabeth, wife of Capt. Nathan B. Grant, and daughter of Nathaniel and Sabra Robinson, died June 13, 1853, aged 22 years and 26 days. A devoted wife, a dutiful daughter and an exemplary Chris- tian, she won the respect and esteem of all who knew her, and died with a full hope of a blissful immortality beyond the grave. Peace to thy ashes.
THE STATES YARD
The road that leads to Norwich from Westerly, runs past where the old States house used to stand, about a mile out of Westerly, and quite near was the States burying ground where marks of vandalism are plainly seen. Many of the stones are old and brown with weeping wil- lows depicted on them.
In memory of Cynthia States, wife of Adam States, who died March 29, 1825, in the 57th year of her age.
In memory of Esther States, wife of Adam States, who died Feb. ye 2nd, A.D. 1787, in the 27th year of her age.
In memory of Adam States, who died March 1st, 1826, in the 70th year of his age.
In memory of Mary States, wife of Adam States, who died Nov. 15th, A.D. 1788, in the 27th year of he rage.
In memory of John Pendleton, who died Nov. 11th, A.D. 1786, in the 30th year of his age.
In memory of James Noyes, who died March 10th, A. D. 1806, in the 83rd year of his age.
In memory of Margaret Noyes, wife of James Noyes, who died July 13th, A.D. 1804, in the 80th year of her age.
In memory of Margaret Noyes, daughter of James and Margaret Noyes, who died July 5th, A.D. 1777, in the 20th year of her age.
In memory of Sarah Noyes, daughter of James and Margaret Noyes, who died Oct. 15th, 1784, in the 21st year of her age.
Adam States, died Jan. 12, 1864, in the 85th year of his age. I sought the Lord, and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears.
Fanny, wife of Adam States, died Aug. 21st, 1861, in the 80th year of her age. Her troubled breast with fears oppressed, her God through
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Christ to find,He showed His Grace, His promised rest, then cheerful she resigned.
Lucy Ann States, died July 23rd, 1878, aged 67 years.
Charles P. States, died Nov. 7th, 1889, aged 79 years, 7 months.
In memory of Sarah M. States ,who died April 23rd, 1837, aged 19 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.
In memory of Eliza R. States, who died Dec. 9, 1828, aged 21.
In memory of James N. States, who died Oct, 29, 1833, aged 25 yrs.
Also William States, who was lost at sea, Sept. 8th, 1832, aged 29 yrs. Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh.
In memory of Ichabod B. States, who died May 20, 1841, aged 49 yrs.
Died Sept. 11th, 1828, Robert Brown, son of John P. and Sabinah H. States, aged 11 months.
In memory of Coddington States, who died June 29th, 1828, aged 31.
Noyes States, late of Stonington, Conn., died March 18, 1819, AE 38. There's a God who reigns above, full of pity and of love. Prepare my friends, make no delay, for sudden death called me away.
Wm. Hyde, son of John P. and Sabinah H. States, died May 2, 184 .. aged 1 year.
Henry Franklin, son of Gilbert H. and Betsey States, died Jag. 27,/ 1831, aged 7 months.
This stone is broken and defaced. Stat .. Sept. 25,- .aged 5 months and 19 days.
This stone is broken in fragments. Harriet, daughter of Adam and Fanny States, died Feb. 3rd, 1821, aged 1 year.
SMALL BENNET YARD
This yard is situated about two and one half miles north of Old Mys- tic on the road to Lantern Hill, on land owned by the Bennet family. In memory of Mr. Aaron Bennett, who died Nov. 28, 1827, aged 79 yrs. Jesus has called my spirit home. I could no longer stay, my soul I trust with animation, until an endless day.
Jesse, son of Aaron and Lucy Bennet, died Sept. 1st, 1829, aged 23.
Jane E., daughter of Aaron and Lucy Bennet, died Oct. 4, 1832, aged 22.
In memory of Abigail, wife of Aaron Bennet, who died June 20, 1846, aged 86 years.
Sala W., son of William and Huldah Bennett, died Oct. 17, 1839, aged 18 years.
Huldah, wife of William Bennett, died Aug. 12, 1842, in the 44th year of her age.
In memory of John, son of Aaron and Lucy Bennett, who died Oct. 19th, 1819, aged 6 years.
Sala, son of Aaron and Lucy Bennett, died April 9, 1824, aged 27.
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PENDLETON YARD
This yard is situated east of the home of Eugene Edwards. Years ago a Pendleton family lived below here, on this cross road.
In memory of Abel Pendleton, who died March 23, 1863, in the 98th year of his age.
In memory of Abby, wife of Abel Pendleton, who died July 26th, 1844, in the 70th year of her age.
In memory of Mary Ann B., daughter of Abel and Abby Pendleton, who died Sept. 5th, 1833, aged 19 years and 8 months. Let weeping virtues mourn around thy tomb, and meeting pity, wait thy early doom, though here alas, thy life's short circuit end, thou best of daughters, sisters and of friend.
WHITTLESEY YARD
This yard is situated on land now owned by Mr. Daniel Frink, south of his house on the Old Turnpike road about a mile and a half from Old Mystic.
In memory of Thomas Whittlesey, who died Aug. 8, 1846, in the 77th year of his age.
In memory of Polly, widow of Thomas Whittlesey, who died Feb. 6, 1847, in the 75th year of her age.
A double stone. Maria Tift, born 1805, died 1879. Joseph Tift, born 1803, died 1865.
A grave but with no markers, of Daniel Tift, son of Joseph and Maria Tift, who was buried Dec. 25th, 1922, aged 80.
BROWN OR COGSWELL MINER YARD
This yard is situated west of the old Randall house recently renova- ted by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Perry of Westerly. The old Miner house was burned a number of years ago.
In memory of Prentice Brown, who died Oct. 23, 1841, in the 75th year of his age. That glorious hour, that dreadful day, wipes the re- proach of saints away, and cleans the honor of Thy word, awake, our souls and bless the Lord.
In memory of Lucy, wife of Prentice Brown, who died Sept. 21, 1841, in the 73rd year of her age. Give me one kind assuring word, to sink my fears again, and cheerfully my soul shall wait her three score years and ten.
BURDICK AND FRINK YARD
This small lot is on the old Betsey Kenyon farm, situated beyond the Col. William Randall place owned by John Miner in 1920. You follow up the path to the barn and go beyond till you find the two graves given here.
In memory of Christopher Burdick, who departed this life May 22, 1847, aged 78 years.
John Frink, 1753.
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SMALL STANTON YARD
This yard is in Pawcatuck near the Charles Randall house at Pawca- tuck Rock.
In memory of John Stanton, who died Nov. 30, 1838, aged 72 years.
Our Mother, Lucy Peckham, wife of John Stanton, died 1857, aged 75 years.
Samuel Stanton, died Aug. 23, 1860, aged 82 years.
Martha, wife of Samuel Stanton, died Aug. 17, 1860, aged 85 years.
Charles C., son of John and Lucy Stanton, died Nov. 16, 1857, aged 33 years and 11 months. Thus saith the Lord, set thine house in or- der, for thou shalt die and not live.
David W. Stanton, died Sept. 23, 1898, aged 75 years.
Mother, Rebecca W. Stanton, wife of John D. Brown, Sept. 1815, Oct. 7, 1904.
Caroline Bent, wife of Perry Hazzard, died April 8, 1908, aged 88 yrs.
BRADFORD AND DICKENS YARD
This yard is situated near where the old Bradford house used to stand in Lower Pawcatuck, quite near the public highway.
Capt. Hezekiah Dickens, July 4, 1811-Jan. 20, 1889.
His wife, Mary Lewis, Dec. 17, 1806-Dec. 17, 1881.
Elizabeth Dickens, wife of William S. Robinson, Dec. 1, 1838-March 25, 1895.
William S. Robinson, Feb. 14, 1835-April 26, 1908.
William A. Robinson, Oct. 10, 1861-Oct. 25, 1899.
Charlie, son of W. S. and E. Robinson, died March 23, 1865.
Hezekiah, son of Amos H. and Sarah F. Dickens, died Jan. 21, 1881, aged 2 years and 8 months.
COLORED-Cuff Stanton, died March 19, 1846, aged 92 years. We believe he was a Christian.
My Father and Mother, Stephen Gardner, died 1825, aged 66 years. Peggy Gardner, aged 99 years.
In memory of Anna, ye daughter of Robert and Anna Stanton, died March ye 26, 1744, aged 2 months.
James A. Dickens, died May 29, 1868, aged 60 years .
Susan Dickens, widow of Gilbert Collins, died Feb. 29, 1892, aged 95 years and 5 months.
Capt. Truston Dickens, died Sept. 18, 1832, aged 71 years.
Martha Wilcox, his wife, died Feb. 13, 1840, aged 79 years.
In memory of Elizabeth, relict of Capt. Amos Dickens, who died Sept. 7th, 1834, aged 55 years.
Also Capt. Amos Dickens, who was lost at sea Dec. 1811, aged 27 years.
In memory of Amos Dickens, who died Aug. 11, 1829, aged 22 years, 2 months and 7 days.
In memory of Sally P., widow of Joshua D. Brown, who died at Vol- nez, Oswego Co., N. Y., May 28, 1856, aged 53 years, 1 month and 20 days. I left my fond home without grief or a sigh, to my friends my
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expectations were high, but sickness and death all cast a gloom, to Je- sus I yielded and slept in the tomb.
Joshua Brown, died April 2, 1853, in the 47th year of his age. Could grateful love recall thy fleeting breath, or fond affection sooth relent- less death, then had this stone ne'er drained a widows tear, or read a thoughtless man, a lesson here.
In memory of Martha, relict of William S. Bradford, who died May 29, 1841, aged 52 years .
In memory of William S. Bradford, who died April 26, 1835, aged 47 years. We will not weep for thee Father, for thou art happy now, the blessed sight of Heaven shines sweetly on thy brow.
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