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What was now to be done ? Strong suspicion had attached itself to the stranger, but no positive proof bad yet appeared against him. An expedient soon suggested itself to the ready thoughts of our Yankee Captain. He observed to the priso- ner, "we have detained you on your journey for some length of time, and subjected you to pretty strict examination. I feel bound by the rules of civility to treat you to a bowl of toddy before you proceed on, and if you will drink with us you shall be made welcome." The man was pleased with the invitation and readily agreed to accept it. The Captain took upon himself the office of bar-keeper, and soon prepared the toddy. To make it genuine and answer the purpose for which he wanted it, he stirred in a good and sufficient dose of tartar emetie. Our stranger being thirsty and somewhat fatigued by traveling, drank very freely of the beverage, while the Captain and others present barely tasted and passed it around.
A free conversation soon eommeneed between the stranger and his new acquaintances. He inquired of Capt. M., the
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number of men under his command and at the different milita- ry stations above Redhook, whether they were furnished with field pieces or any kind of eannon-what number of sentinels were placed on the watch at a time-how often,-and at what time in the night they relieved, &c., &e. About twelve or fifteen minutes after the toddy went round and went down, onr guest began to grow pale and look wild,-"something," said he "is the matter with me; I feel very siek at my stomach alì at once." He rose immediately from his seat and went out into the wood-yard, where a quantity of chips were lying, and soon began to evacuate his stomach. He was carefully watched by Capt. M., and several of the guard, and was seen by them to draw with his foot a pareel of the chips over the matter emitted from his stomach before he returned into the house. While he was rinsing his month in the house. Capt. MI., directed a search to be made among the chips, where was soon found a silver ball of the size of a small musket bullet. made by two pieces of very thinly plated silver, bent round, and slightly soldered together. Inclosed in this fatal bullet. was found a letter on silk paper, signed by Lord Howe,- addressed to Gen. Burgoyne, giving information respecting the situation of the royal fleet and army at New York. and re- questing advice from the General by the bearer, what pro- gress he was making with the army under his command, at which place he expected to meet him. But the deciphering and reading the letter presented at first another puzzle for the Yankee Captain. It commenced "in the words and figures following," (viz, ) "M6 d21r S3r b6 th2 b21r2r y45 w311 121rn," &e. After a little examination and study, however, the difficulty. was overcome. It was discovered that the arithmetical figures up to 6 inelusive, were substituted for our vowels, thus al, e2, 13, 04, n5, y6. The key being now found immediately unlocked the whole contents of the silver bullet. The bearer of course was continued in custody, and a court martial speedily formed, by whom on the clearest evidence of guilt, the unfortunate prisoner was convicted, sentenced, and executed.
Captain Joseph Mansfield, (the hero of the foregoing in-
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cident,) was for thirty years a resident of the town of Litch- field, parish of South Farms, and died here in 1822. He is spoken of by our elder citizens, as a true patriot, a prompt and efficient officer, and a most worthy citizen. He made many sacrifiees for his country in the days of her peril, and lived to see her independent, prosperous and great. His name is worthy of being remembered among those who have done honor to our State, and as one whose history is linked with that of the nation. for the welfare and glory of which he periled his life and sacrificed his estate.
-Editor Litchfield Enquirer. March 18th 1852.
MARY SILLIMAN CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
If, among the citizens of Bridgeport there are any who are inelined to forget the part taken by ancestors, in the great struggle for independence, who would think carelessly of the hardships endured by the heroic men and women who "made and kept" our country, and of the inestimable benefits that broaden and deepen with each succeeding year, the result of their efforts and sacrifices: a visit to the Historical rooms on an afternoon when the Mary Silliman Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution are in session, would certainly do mueh towards kindling to flame the smoldering fires of patriotism. The dullest soul would feel the influence, and the coldest heart would pulsate with the pride in a nation's glory that is at onee its "foundation and turret," while listening to the songs and reeitations, the original poems and the carefully prepared pa- pers that tell so well the stirring story. Although organized in the Board of Trade rooms, the Chapter has held all its eleven meetings since, by courtesy of the Historical Society in its pleasant rooms; and grateful indeed, are all its members for the privilege so kindly extended. Surely not in the County, and perhaps not in the whole State could a more fitting place be found; easy of access, light and airy, with
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abundant room for the steadily increasing numbers, and with convenient facilities for the social functions that have added such a charm to the gatherings, it is a source of continual congratulation that such delightful quarters have been pro- vided. Surrounded on all sides by rare and curious relics,- china from which great-grand mothers sipped their tea; arti- cles of furniture that once graced colonial homes ; spinning wheels that in ye olden time hummed encouraging accompany - ments to the day-dreams of matron and maid; guns, swords, and all warlike accoutrements that played a part in the long conflict; implements for farm and household, the workings of which would require explanation to be understood, quaint costumes and bullet pierced garments : continental money of various denominations : commissions, deeds and other valua ble papers ; old engravings and books and portraits, in the presence of which, one would almost think he had stepped back a century; what more could be desired to inspire en- thusiasm ?
To guard well these precious relies gathered from all parts of the State, and to learn well the lessons they would teach ; to add to them when opportunity offers: to encourage every movement that would increase resources, as well as to keep in touch with the principle that governed our ancestors-in all these points, every one of the one hundred members of the of the Mary Silliman Chapter is at one with the honored President and other officers of the Historical Society, who have labored so faithfully to establish upon a firm basis an institution so far reaching in its interest to the community and who have so generously given to the young society a temporary home in their beautiful building.
A COMPLETE COPY
OF THE
INSCRIPTIONS FOUND ON THE
Monuments, Headstones, &C.
In the Oldest Cemetery. IN
NORWALK, CONN.
SEPTEMBER, IS92. Dedicated to the Memory of Norwalk's First Ancestors BY DAVID H. VAN HOOSEAR,
WILTON, CON.N. (P. O. HURLBUTT STREET, CONN.)
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. : THE STANDARD ASSOCIATION, PRINTERS. 1895.
A VIEW OF EAST NORWALK CEMETERY AS SEEN FROM THE EAST ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE M. E. CHURCH IN THAT PLACE.
- HE Cemetery from which this copy was taken is situated at East Norwalk in the old village where the first settlement was made, Home lots laid out. and a few rods South-east of the site of the first Church, which was on the North corner of East Avenue and Fort Point Road. The Cemetery is triangular in shape, bounded on all sides by highways and enclosed by a picket fence. There are many graves seen which are unmarked by Headstones, and very many more of the early ances- tors remains were deposited in this burial place, of which no mark or tra- dition is left. Here rests one of our Colonial Governors, (Gov. Thomas Fitch) No. 230. Probably the first minister Rev. Thomas Hanford is buried here, (tradition says near the headstone of his son Thomas, ) where is seen a "Hat Brown stone" the inscription is wholly obliterated. The 2dl minister Rev. Stephen Buckingham. (No. 209) and 3d minister Rev. Moses Dickenson (No. 234) a tutor of Yale college. Buckingham St. John (No. 20), a son of the 1st Pastor, Rev. Jedeiah Buckingham. Two deacons; one of Ist church.
Five militia Capt , one militia Col., a Rev. Soldier, a Col., two Capt., and seven soldiers in late war who have inseribed stones, a Master of Arts, M. D, an eminent Dentist, and many whose title has never been chis- eled on the stone marking their grave.
The yard contains but one vault : (The Raymond.) In summer the flowers placed in this cemetery by descendents of deceased friends show that the memory of the dead here are not forgotton. It is well cared for. May this interest continue, and the forefathers be allowed to rest and remain where they are. The object of the undertaking is to pre- serve definite memory of these early ancestors of Norwalk.
"He is a publie benefactor who gathers together from the crumbling monuments and preserves in printed form the memorials erected by their cotemporaries over the early fathers of the country.".
[N. L. Collamer, Wash. D. C.]
The reader may say where are our Earliest Ancestors? To this the answer must be within the above enclosure. It is true over fifty years had passed after the settlement of the town before the first inscribed headstone appears, yet we have no record yet found, no tradition still kept or known of, or evidence of the existance of any other. This was for the first church in the heart of the aneient settlement. Imported
stones were costly, and in a few Graveyards, stones from the field were se- lected, with the initials and year of death roughly chiseled upon them. A number appear in Strattiell Cemetery (now Bridgeport, Conn.,) before 1700, the earliest 1638 and one in Fairfield 1687. No well inseribed stone appear in either of these before 1700. From the above facts we nie led to believe this is the first cemetery in Norwalk.
Each Stone is given a number commencing on the South side, and is copied in six sections between parallel lines from East to West so the small numbers are stones on the south part of the yard and so north- ward.
THE INSCRIPTIONS
IN THE
Cemetery at Norwalk, Conn.
As Copied in September, 1892, by David H. Van Hoosear, Wilton Conn.
1-Samuel IF. Potter,
Died June 15, 1869, E. 80 y'rs S-Maria P. St. John.
8 mo's & 7 days. Also, Sarah B. wife of Samuel W. Potter, Died April 1, 1864, .E. 76 y'rs & 12 days.
Father.
2-Charles Dennis.
Born July 6. 1829. Died April 14, 1888. At Rest.
In Memory of
3-Hm. St. John.
Who died July, 1805, E. 42 years.
In Memory of 4-Hannah. [St. John]
Reliet of Win. St. John, who died Nov. 21, 1810, JE. 50 yrs.
5- James Andren,
Died March 9, 1971. E 66 y'rs 3 mo's & 19 days. Elizabeth, his wife, died Feb. 1, 1998, JE. 76 y'rs & 5 mo's.
Mother.
6-Elizabeth. [Sileo.]
Wife of William Sileox. Died March 7, 1890, JE. 47 y'rs 4 days.
A light from our householdl is gone, A voir we loved is stilled. A place is Vacant in our hearts That can never be Alleil.
7- Delia. [xSt. Johm Thorp\
Daughter of William and llan- nah St. John, and wife of D wvid B. Thorp; died June 11, 1815. aged 50 years, 6 months and 17 days.
In Memory of
Born May 18, 1794, Died De- cember 9, 1873.
Here Lies Interred the Body of 9-William St. John. A. M.
Who departed this life Feb'ry 1st. 1800, in the 56th year of his age.
Tremendous death, how awful is thy sway, Thy dreadfull Summons Mortals must obey : In time of sacred ardor, seek the heavenly shore
Where joys forever bloom, and death shall be no more.
10-Darid Burr Thorp.
Born March 6, 1794. Died March 16. 1857, aged 63 years and 10 days.
11-Our Little Zaydec Thorp. In Memory of
12-Matthew C. St. John. Born March 16, 1792. Died May 9, 1856.
In memory of
13-Mary Esther St. John.
Who died April 15. 1450, E. 97 y'rs. 5 mo's, & 2 d's.
"Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like a shock of corn cometh in his season."
[Brownstone. ] In Memory of 11-Mrs. Han St. John,
Wife of Col. Stephen St. John, who departed this life April 28th :. 1797, in her 64th year.
15-Morris Jennings.
Died Nov. 8. 1882, .E. 58 yrs. 9 mo. and 9 d's.
Here lies interr'd the body of 16-Me. Hooker St. John.
Who departed this life March the 10th, 1782. in the 40th year of his age.
All you who pass by may drop a trat O'er one who was as now you are. But now he's gone and paid yr debt The lot of all both small and great.
In Memory of 17-Ellen St. John.
Who died Oct. 27, 1849, .E. 19 y'rs. Coloured.
18-Edward F. Jennings.
Died Aug. 10. 1855. . E. 36 y'rs, 9 mos, and 9 Ds. At Rest.
[ Marble Tablet.] -- d the body of 19-S-phen St. John, Esq ..
and -of the 9th Regt. ot Foot
- he State of Connecticut who departed this -- May the 9th 1785, in the 50th year of his age. Hark from the tombs a doleful sou- -- and the cry
-- view the ground --- must shortly It.
The Grave of 20-Buckingham St. John.
A. B., late Tutor of Yale Col- lege in New Haven who was drowned in returning home on the 4th of May. 1771 in the 26th year of his age.
A youth adorned with strong min- tal endowments, cultivated with polite and nwfull hterature. but a sudden gust plung'd him in the sea Blasted our hotu s and left his friends bis country and svi- ence to bewail the Loss; And learn the Vanity of depending on freting dust.
[Slate. ] Here Lyes Buried ye Body of 21-Mr. Mathias Saint John.
Aged 37 years. Dee'd IT2. [Captain Joseph St. John, 4, of Joseph and Sarah 13 ttsy St. John and "probably" grand-un of Mark Sention was born Nov. 5th, 170. married Su-antal - --- who was born 170%, d. Dec. 4. 1749, aged 40
yrs, 2 mo., aud buried near Jo- seph's Tomb Table. Her inserip- ti u reads "ve wife of Capt. Ju- seph St. John." He dird S. p. (probably) 1:36 or 1760 aged 53 or 57 yrs. His re-idenier was where now lives Win H. Farle, Est av. nearly opposite the Governor Fitch hier. H. nos a rich man and large land boller, and after his death there waserotel to his memory a brown the Tomb Ta- ble similar to the Governor Fitch. Beyond the memory of these hiv- ing the entire inscribed slate which was placeil in the top of this table, was missing, aud vari- ons traditions ail rumors have been handed down of the cause of its removal, whereabouts and dis- appearance. The anthor hastbor- oughly traced these to establish for whose memory this tald . was erected. At last he has in his hands a part of the origina slate which was found while excavating a blind drain on the Wi. H. Earle's place. Isto. The St. John coat of arms is a shield. am! the upper third has two stars and the motto is "Data Fata Sirutns." The coat of arms engraved on the broken slate (which exactly hts in the socket for it in the tomb t .- 1 ~) hears a part of this motto ("Data Fata --- ") the "Seen- tas" being broken off. A large portion of the shi-ll is sern. What remains tu he seen of the inscription is as follows : ]
. The Reina- CAPt JOSEPH- li4 here waitin- Resurrection of S-
H . departed SEP.t- .Etat. 5-
Kirk mortals Hairk what vol- Conas echoing from- O my dear friends be wise While vital spirits animat -"
Ilere lies the body of
22-Mrs. Susannah St. John.
ve wife of Capt. Joseph St. John, who died December ye 4. 1749, aged 10 years and 2 months.
She that live at rest within this toth Had To hels face and Leah's frmtfull womb,
Abigail's wisdom, Lydia's faithfull heart With Martha's cate we hope Mary's better part.
[Slate. 1
23-Sarah Saint John.
Don't to Mr. Joseph & Mt- Susannah Saint John, aged ? years 4 mo & 12 De med April 18. 1:11
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(See Description Nos. 25, 26 and 27.)
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xt
[Slate. ] lIere lies Buried the Body of 24-Mrs. Sarah St. John, Wife of Mr. Joseph St. John, who departed this life Ang'st 26th 1755 in the 9 th year of her age.
[Slate. ] Ilere lyes Buried the Body of 25-Mr. Nehemiah Rogers.
Who departed this life May ye 30th, 1760, aged 42 years and 12 days.
[Slate.] Here lyes Buried the Body of 26-James Rogers, Esq .. Aged 58 years& 5 mo. De'd, July ye 18th, 1733.
[Brownstone.] Here ties the Body of 27-Mrs. Freelove Rogers.
Reliet to Capt, James Rogers Esqr, who died Jan'ry ye 26th, 1739, in ye 46th year of her age.
28-Our Little Eddie, Died Feb. 15. 1873. . E 1 yr. 7 m's 8 da.
[Slate.] Here lyes ye Body of 29-Sarah Saint John.
Daat to Joseph Saint John, aged 24years. Dec'd Deer ye 23d 17 --
In memory of 29 .-- Job Bartram. Esq . Who died July 19, 1813, .E. 79. ----
29b-Jane Bartram.
Died Oct. 1, 1847, E. 33.
29c-Henry S. [Bartram.] Born Feb. 5, 17. 1867.
Jennie G .. Born Ort. 10. 1837. Died Dec. 14. 1875. Children of Charles J. and Elizabeth G. Bartram.
30-Arthur R. [Underhill. ] Son of Charles HI. & Alice E. Underhill. Died Ang. 28. 1882. JE. 21 y'rs & 20 days. He died trusting in Jesus.
In memory of
31-Mr. Isaac Scudder,
Who died March 5th, 1784, aged Cs years.
32-Ruth,
[Slate.] -N-O-DS-7.
[Brownstone.] Ilere lies buried the Body of 33-Mr. Samuel Gramman.
Who departed this life Aug. ye 21st, 1747, aged 53 years.
In memory of 34-Mrs. Elisabeth Seudder.
Relict of Mr. Isaac Seudder, who died Aug. 21, 1798, aged 93 years.
Here lies ye Body of
35-Mrs. Sarah Seuder,
Wife to Mr. Isaac Seuder, aged 30 yrs., 8 ms., 11 dayes, Dec'd.
[Brownstone. ] In memory of
36-Rebeckah Gr
Wife of Samuel Grumman, who died May 24th, 1790, in the 94th year.
37-Clara Christerisen.
Died March 9, 1592, JE. 23 y'rs, mo's & It days.
38- Baby Helene E. [Madden.]
Daughter of Fred. H. and Susie Madden, born Dec. 22. 1590, died June 13, 1891.
[Brownstone. ] Here lies Buried the Body of 39-Mrs. Lois Carter.
Relect of Mr. Sam'l Carter, who died January ye 12, 1752, in ye Sed year of her Age.
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40-Betsey Marrin,
Widow of Allen Betts, died Jan. 29, ' 1882, _E. 10 Yrs .. 3 mo's & 19 Days.
Here lies Buried the Body of 41-Mr. John Gregory. Dec'd January ye 18, 1751. in ye 75th year of his age. [Brownstone. ]
42-Seth Marrin,
Died July 6, 1836, E 85 y'rs & 6 mo.
Hannah,
His wife, died Dee. 12. 1846, E. 85 y'rs & 4 mos.
43-Elisa Ann [Gay],
Wife of Wm. Gay. died M.r. 25, 1835, E. 29 y'rs, 3 mo. & 11 d's.
He loved him because he first loved us. -John, 11, 19.
44-Lucretia.
Wife of Wm. Gay. died May 26. 1852, E. 52 y'rs & 14 d's. But I trusted in thee. O Lord, I said, Thon art my God .- Ps., 31. 14.
45-William Gay.
Died March 4. 1864, .E 62 y'rs, 3 mo's & 1 Day.
[Brownstone ] In memory of 46-Seth [Smith.]
Son of llutton & Pbebe Smith. who died of the Small Pox. Feb. 22. 1799, in the 14th year of his age.
47-Isabell E. [Richards.]
Wife of Frank II. Richards. died Dec. 9. 1-59, LE. 25 y'rs, 7 mo & 20 days.
[Brownstone. ] In memory of 48-Salty [Smith.]
Daughter of Hutton & Pin he Smith, who died of the Small Pox, March 21. 1799, in the 17th year of her age.
49-JJames HT. Brush.
Died May 20, 1884, aged 33 y'rs, 4 mo's & 14 Days. -: 0 :- We shall meet beyond the river.
In memory of
50-John E. King.
A Mechanical Engineer, Died Sept. 19, 1881, E. 36 y'rs.
51-Henry Marcin,
Died June 18, 1882, E. 84 yrs, 2 mo's & 15 Days.
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ :"
52-Harry [ Youngs.]
Son of Washington & Susie Youngs, died Dec. 2, 1881. E. 2 yrs., 10 mo's & 20 days. --- Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
In memory of
53-Phebe [Smith.]
Wife of Hutton Smith, who died June 4, 1836. JE. 72 years. How in an instant she is called. Eternity to view ; No time to regulate her thought, Nor bid her friends adien.
54 -Phobe E. [Marcin.]
Wife of Henry Marvin, died Jan. 1, 1892, E. Sy y'rs, 2 mo's & 1 Day. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
55-Theresa JJ. [Marrin. ]
Daughter of Heary & Phehe E. Marvia, died April 24, 1845, JE. 2 years & 10 Days.
56-Charles F. [Lock wood.] Died Feb. 20, 1871, JE. 6 mo's & 10 1)'s.
Stephen 1. Died Mar. 9. 1-22. JE. 2 mo & 10 D's, children of C. M. & M. F. Lockwood.
These lovely ones, so young and fur. Call'd hence by earthly doom, Just came to show how sweet Howers In paradise would bloom.
57-Mattie [ Goodwin.]
Daughter of William & Ann Goodwin, born Mar. 4. 1-73. died Mar. 16, 1879. She sleeps IL Jo-I8.
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In memory of 58-Hannah [Smith.]
Wife of Founten Smith, who died Aug. 8, 1824, aged 93 years.
In memory of 59-Hannah [Smith, ]
Wife of James Smith, who died Ang. 20, 1811, _E. 57.
60-John Austin.
Born Aug. 16, 1798, died Sept 4. 1872, aged 74 years & 18 Days.
61-William Goodirin.
Died Aug. 20, 1885. . E. 52 yrs. 5th N. Y. Heavy Art'l.
Ann. Wife of William Goodwin, Died Feb. 7, 1892, E. 58 y'rs.
In memory of 62-James Smith.
Who died June 17, 1813. E 5 ;. -+-
63-Mary Austin.
Wife of John Austin, died Aug. 5, 1882, aged 69 years.
"She hath done what she could." -Mark, 14:8.
64-Nehemiah Ga " ... Co. F, Ist N. Y. Eng.
65-Aaron Cook ..
Died Nov. 19. 1873. aged 67 Y's. 6 m's & 18 Days.
A native of Lancaster, Masa.
[Slate.] HERE lyes ye body of 66-Mr. Eliphalet Lockwood. Jun'r, aged 28 years, 3 MONTHS & 21 Days. dee'd October THE 17th, 1734.
[Brownstone. ]
67-Mrs. Abigail Lock wood.
GS-Jacob Wetseustein.
Co. C. 75 Regt., N. Y Vols died March 22, 1ss8.
69-Charles E. [Pitser.] Our Darling is Sleeping. Son of Gustave & Augustine Pitzer, born Sept 3, 1881, died May 23, 1885.
10-Henry JJ. Brush.
Born. Jan. 15, 1816, Died June 20, 1884.
Testu A .. Ilis wife, born Ang. 12, 1820, died Apr'1 25, 1886.
[Slate ]
71- Ruth Belden,
Daughr of Lieut T John and Ruth Belden aged. 14. years died Jan'ry ye 21st 1701-5.
[Słate. ] -yes ye body of
72-Ruth INGOLDSY.
Died March ye 30 1729, in ye 23d year of her age.
73-Sarah F. [Allen.]
wife of Frank Allen Died Feb. 5. 1886. JE. 50 yrs, 3 mos & 3 Ds.
At Rest.
[Brownstone ] Here lies the body of
14-Peter [Hayes.]
Ye son of Isaac and Margaret Hayes who died Nov'r ye 17. 1750 in ye 8 year of his age.
15-Alfred G. Corson Died March 14, 1887, JE-36 yrs. 2 mos. & 15 Ds. At Rest. C'orson. [ Brownstone ]
16-MMr. Samuel Hayes.
[There is no No. 77 ]
is-Mary Mildred. [ Corso#] Wife of Alfred D. Corson. Dird Dec. 10, 1883, LE. 55 yrs 1 mos & 26 D's.
Asleep in Jesus.
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79 -Freddie [ Kaske]
Died Nov. 2, 1874, age 9 mos. & 20 Ds.
Charlie
Died Feb. 25 15-4. age 16 yrs. 24 Ds. Children of John & Caroline Kaske.
Safe in the arms of Jesus.
[ There is no No 80.]
81-Annie E. [Beers]
Wife of Wm. II. Beers Died O .t. 2. 1885. JE 26 y'rs 5 mo's & 11 D's. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
82-Emeline [Merrills]
Wife of Addison Merrills, Died Mar. 20 1882, Æ, 35 yrs, 8 mos, & 20 days.
Dearest mother thou hast left us. And thy loss we deeply feel ; But 'tis God who hast bereft ns, He can all our sorrows heal.
[ Brownstone. ] In memory of
$3-Deborah [Hauford.]
Wife of Hezekiah Hanford, who died septr. 15th. 1-03, in The 28th year of her age.
{Hezekiah the son of No. 94 was buried in this centery : His headstone was standing within the memory of some hving-but it is now absent. He was burned next to his wife Deborah INu. $3] lle married Deborah Hayt dan of Caleb Hayt Oct 7. 174.4. H. served in the Coast Guard- during the Revolution. His children were; - I. Daniel. b. June 26, 1744 Died April 12,
II. Deborah, b. S.p 20, 1746 JI1. Samuel, b Jan 7. 1744 d. July -.
IV. Bezckich, h. July 24, 1731. V. Mehitable, b. Oft 7. 1255, d. July - VI. Josiah, b. Der In, 1757, 1. July. -.
VII Lydia, h. May 27, 1739.
VIII. Elizabeth, h Feb 27. 1762 IX. Grace, b Out 3, 175 d. Mar 24, 1840 X. Snsantab b. Oct 7, 1784.1
S4-Joseph P. Hanford.
Died Ang. 10, 1550, aged Sx years.
[Joseph Platt Hanford-[ 4] marred] Ist Charlotte St. John [. . . ]. Their children weh :-
I. Daniel, who d. Supl 27. 1-77. Winfield Se ett Hanford Is son is buted in T'ning Com Norwalk. His dan Mary, C. married Hon I .. \ Wamiward of So Norwalk. Thur chall lottie
Hanford Woodward is the 8th genera- tion inclusive, of Wm and Mary Haynes, [ No 96] 5 generations of which are buried in this cemetery.
Charles.
III. Winheld Scott.
Joseph Platt Hanford 2nd married Phebe Northrop dan of Sith Raymond of Will , ct [. No a). Their chil- dren : Joseph Platt Hanford b. March 8, INIS Joseph P. schr. d. Ang 10, 1870.]
SS-Charlotte [ Hanford]
wife of Joseph P. Hanford, Died Feb, - 1816, .E. S0 y'rs,
[ Before marriage her name was Char- lotte St. John. Sister to Chaa. who married Nancy Marvin dau of Mat- thew Jr.]
In memory of
851-Daniel Hanford.
who died April 12th. 1797 in the 5Ist. year of his age.
S6-Susannah [ Hanford}
Relict of Daniel Hanford. Died March 10, 1836. . E. 86 y'rs.
[Daniel Hanford. m. Jan 9-1773 Susan- ugh Platt dan.of Capt. Joseph Platt. she Wis born Jan. 4, 1750 d. Mar. 12 -1836. He was Capt. ot Militia and served in the active service for 3 mos in the Revolution. His children wete :-
I. Edward, b. Mar 3. 1774.
II. Andrew. b. Aug. 16, 1775, d. Cet. 16, 1774.
III. Joseph, Platt. b. Aug. 23,1777, d Sep. 15. 177%.
1V. Audrew b. The. 9 1779.
V. Joseph Flatt, b. April 17. 1782 [See No 84).
VI. Doby, b. April 19. 1784.
[There is no No $7 ]
SS- Phebe.
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