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Second wife of Joseph P Han. ford. Died May 26. 1SGO, LE 74 y'rs.
59-Elizabeth [ Toby] wite of William T Toby, Died Det. 17. 1572, aged 47 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
90-S. P. Elurood Co Certh. Comm. INF.
[Slutte. ] HERE Lyes ye Body of
91-Mrs. Mary Hanes
Wite to Mr. William Hanes agedl 51 years Deed. July ye 22p. 1711.
Herelies Buried the Body of Sam" Hauford Efor who died Feb"
3 Ty year of his Ager
(See Description No 94 )
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92-Edicin Barnes Co. F 17, Regt. Coun. Vols, Died Mar, 7. 1892.
[ Brownstone] In memory of
93-Deacon Darid Comstock
who died Nov'r. 19th . 1782 in the 62d. year of his age.
[Brownstone.] Ilere lies Buried the Body of 94-Sum'l. Hanford Esqr
who died Febr. Ve 2nd. 1751 in ve 77th year of his Age. [Samttel Hanford was born April 5, 1.74 and d. Feb 20 1:51. Married Isabel "Haybes." "Hammes." or "Hanes." &c. He was s Capt. of Mili- tia, Justice of the Penc ;, &c. His children mentioned in his wiil, I. Sammel, b. 1710, d. Mar 25, 1705.
II. Thadells.
III. Haynes.
IV. Hezekiah, b. 1722 d. May 2, 1912 Aged 90. [See his wife No >3. ] V. Wilhanı .
VI Isabel Married Jonathan Hall of New Haven, died 174 .. ]
[ There no No 93 ]
[=lite ] Here Lyes Buried the Body of 96-Mr. William Hours
aged 64 years. Died April ye 2.1. 1712.
[William Haynes (obj sailed from Lin- don Jan 2, 1645 on board the Betty, James May Captain. H. m bis will April Ist. 1:12 n which h han tione his daughter's Elizalu th wife of John Hartlett, Isabel the wit of Samuel Hanford 44; and Mary Haynes why was the daughterof his last wile who lia 1:11. Th. Profi- erts mi atrend in the will was de- vided Nos 8. 1742 Sethis with No 91).
[ Brownstone. ] Here lies Buried the Body of 97-Capt. Samuel Comstock
who Departed this life October the 26th. 1752 in the red. year of his age
[Capt. Suntel Comistack ahorn min- tioned was a Natt in Law of Iv Thomas Hanford having married his youngest daughter Sarah Thr. 27. 1703. She was born May 16.7.
OS-Sadic Danghter of C. HI. Hendrick
99-(Clarkie Hendrick' Son of C. H. Hendrick
[Brownstone. ] Here Lies the Body of 100-Mrs Sarah Darro Wife of Mr John Darrow who died Decembr 11, 1749 in the 34th ye'r of her age
101-Henrietta. D. Andrews
Born May 7th. 1923. Died Jour . 16th, 1sst.
[Small Marble Monument ] 101-Our Little Harry Died Oct. 2. ISTS. . E. 6 yr- 5 mos, & 10 Days, The Lord gareth and hath takeu.
102-Willie Hendrick] Son of C. H. Hendrick
103-Maria Darids
Born Ang. 21st. 1815, Died June
[Slate.] HIERE Lyes ye Body of
104-Mary Marcen
Wife of John Marven agol :5 Years. Departed This life Ap'. Ve 17th, 1720.
In memory of
1055-Siduey S. Kugler
Died Ang 14. 1966. age 1 20 ys. 10 m's and 3 D's.
[Brownstone. ]
106 - Mrs Marg St John
the wife of - Mr James St John Dec'd Oct'r 17th. 1249 in ye :6 year of her age.
[Brownstone. ] In memory of 10; - Polig Beerstry
Daughter of John & Marv Eversley whodied Seper 3 ! aged 1 year & S mo.
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In memory of 108-Daniel Erersiey who died Sept. 23, 1825. E 85 years.
[Brownstone.] Here lies the Body of 109-Mrs Mercy Saint John Wife of Mr Moses Saint John who died Nov'r ye 23.1. 174>. aged 37 years & 8 months
110-Hannah. M. [Weed]
Wife of Harvey S. Weed Died. April 1, 1887, E, 62 yrs. 6 mos. & 23 Ds.
Dear Mother at Rest
[Brownstone.] In memory of 111-John Ererstey who died May 17th, 1798 in the 62. year of his age.
In memory of
112-Abigail Eversley. who died Oct. 9. 1821. . ET. 84 years. --: 0 :-
In memory of 113-John Ererstey.
who died Feb. 22, 1836. in the 70, year of his age.
114-Harriet A. [Camp]
Wife of Rev Harvey Camp, Died July 31, 1856.
[Stone fallen on ground. ] 115-John Ererstey Died Ang. 26. 1818, JE. 51 y's, & 5 Ds. -: 0 :-
[Brownstone. ] Ilere lies the Body of 116-Mrs Deborah [Mead]
the wife of Lent'n Nehemiah Mead who died July ye 3.1. 1749 in ye 40th, year of her age
117-Willis D. (Gregory]
Son of George W. and Eliza !. Gregory, Died Aug. 19, 1864, LE, 1 y'r S mo's. & 20 Days.
. [Other side of stone ] Our Willie
Grand son of Rev. Z. & E. Davenport.
[Stone Broken on the ground. ] In memory of 115-Mary [Ererstey]
wife of John Eversley, who died Ang. 21, 1557, in the SSth, year of her age.
119-John B. Gregory Died July 22. 1842, JE. 59 y'is,
[Little monument. ] 120-R. Edwin [Carman] Son of Samuel & Irene Carman. Born May 13, 1884, Died Out. 7, 1884, Our Baby.
[Small marble monument. ] Our Darling.
121-Zophar S. [Carman!
Son of Samuel & Irene Car- man Born Feb. 24, 1878, Died Dee, 10, 1884.
122-Mary. J. A. [Hoyt ]
Wife of William B. Hoyt Died Feb 5, 1899. "Precious Jesus"
123-Bertha May [ Brenden]
Daughter of James & Elizabeth Evenden. Born Dec. 18. 1892. Died Feb. 17, 1891.
121-George. F.
125-Mother
126-Olire
Wife of John B. Gregory. Born Oct. 18, 1785, Died Feb. 1, 1481.
127-Bertha 1. [ Hine ]
daughter of U. W. & E. L. Hine Died Jan. 9, 1858. ZE. 2 yrs. &7. mo's.
[Other side of stone. ] Darling Bertha
Safe in the arms of Jesus Sister.
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128-June Stuckey
Died August 15, 1881. Aged 28 years 10 months, and 15 days.
[There is no No 129. ]
130-Charles F. G. Gregory. Died March 3, 1845, aged 25 y'rs.
Nancy. Wife of Charles F. G. Greg- ory. Died March 22, 1890, aged 75 y'rs.
131-Charles. F. Gilbert
Died Aug. 10. 1881, 2E 30 y'rs, 8 mo's. and 26 Days.
Lord remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom
[Slate ] Ilere lie ye Remains of 132-Mr. Seth Smith.
Who departed this Life May the 7th 1772. aged 31 years.
[Quiney Granite ]
133-John G. Cooper.
Born Sept. 19, 1828, Died Oct. 13, 1860.
Margaret E. His wife Born July 23, 1833, Died June 2, 1-91.
Mary Emily
Their infant daughter, aged 7 weeks.
In after-time we'll meet them. COOPER
In memory of 134-Elizu S.
Daughter of Capt. Samuel., and Elizabeth. S. Page. who died Sept, 13, 1842. . E. 7 years 6 mos. and 10 Days.
A widowed mother's lovely child Last of my earthly Ties, I placed her in certain hope To meet her in the Skies.
135-San nel Page
died May 12. 1935, JE 2 years > mo. and 12 days. Son of Capt. Samuel and Sarah. E. Page
In memory of 136-Charles L. White 2d who died Jan, 15, 1831, aged 25 ye, 7 mo. and 20 d's. In memory of 13 ;- Mary L, [While] daughter of Charles L. & Sal- ly White who died April 4, 1835, E. 6 mos. & + ds
In memory of 138-Harriet H. [Kelly]
Daughter of William & Esther Kelly who Died July 21, 1839. E 18 years
In memory of 1384-Sally (Mallory) [White] Widow of Charles L. White. & daughter of John & lan- nalı, J Mallory who died Inly 31, 1855. aged 43 years 9 mo, & 17 days.
In memory of 139-Samuel [Mallory]
Son of John & Hannah Mal- lory who died June 1, 1810 .E. 1 mo. and 21 ds.
In memory of 140-MMary Mallory
who died Nov. 10, 1795. . E. 45 years wife of Matthew Mallory who was lost at sea 1781.
141-Charles [Mallory]
Son of Lewis & Anna Mallory died Jan. 31, 1800, .E. 6 years & 2 mo.
In memory of 142-Lewis Mallory.
who died July 21, 1838, aged 69 years 10 months & 10 days.
143-Harriet (Halim) [MMal- tory ]
wife of Rev. George. II. Hulin and daughter of Lewis and An- na Mallory died April 1, 1530. JE. 25 years.
Doubting Christian cast thys If upon the deVille assurance "My grace is snthen nt for thee" then, as chid nhỏ in thy dying day thon shalt have dying grace.
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1433-Florence. N. [Raymond
Dau of Edward and Georgianna Ravinond. - Died - Jan. 9. 1888. JE. 8 yrs, 4 mo. & 13 days Safe in the arms of Jesus.
144-Polly Thorp | Mallory!
Daughter of Matthew and Mary Mallory Died August 4, 1868. E. 93 y'rs. and 10 m's.
In memory of 145-Auna Mallory
wife of Lewis Mallory. who died Jan. 3. 1848, LE. 75 y'rs, 11 mo's. and 22 Days.
146-George Lewis [HTulin ]
Son of Rev. George II. & Har- riet IFulin died Nov. 14, 1835. E 4 months & 3 days.
In memory of 14i-Hannah Jarris. [Mal- lory ]
wife of John Mallory, who died Sept. 7. 1551. LE. 65 years 6 mo. & 2 Days
To the memory of 148-Daniel [Mallory]
son of John and Hannah Mo !- lory who died July 2. 1938. JE. 21 years 10 mos & 9 Days.
In memory of 149-John Mallory.
who died March 23. 1846, E. 66 years 9 mo. & 23 Days.
150 - William Mallory
Died July 31. 1859, aged 51 years & ? months.
Farewell, farewell, to the a long and last adieu In deaths dark hour, where earthly scenes are far ing from my view Thy blessed spirit, hovering near, shall soar with mitte above, Where fadı less flowers forever bloom, and all is peace and love.
[Quincy Granite ]
151- Sarah Husted
wife of Capt. A. B. St John Died Sept, 23rd ISS6. "Drarest sister thon hast hift ux And thy loss we deridy feel, But the Ghan that hast to rett 1s He will all our sorrow > heal."
In memory of
152-Amelia E. Smith
Daughter of John L. & Jane Smith, who died Feb. 7. 1839. In the 21. year of her age.
Jesus can make a dying h il. Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast i lean my heart And breath my life out sweetly there
153-Jane
wife of John L. Smith Died Sept. 3d, 18st, E. 93 years.
154 -. John. L. Smith
Died Dec. 7, 1872. aged 86 years 1 mo. & 2 Days. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
155 -Luther. M Lockwood
son of Sylvester B. & Emily F. Lockwood LE. 6 months & 20 days Not lost but gone before.
156 -- Thomas Cornwall
Died Dec. 12, 1815, E 75 -: 0 :-
So teach ns to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdomn.
In memory of 151 - Marg B. Cornwall
who died Feb. 20. 1836, in the 20 year of her age. The hope of her eternal bless eilness gives comfort and mupp ort, to au afflicted and discou solate mother.
In memory of 155-Josiah Cor
who died Feb S. 1820 E 34
159 -- Francis B. [SI John] Son of Osvar and Mary D. John. Died Sept. 23. 1870, LE 1 y'r 9 mo's amt 25 Days.
[Other side. ] Little Frank
160 Charles Cook St .John
Died Mar. 17. 1576. . E. G) years 11 mo's and 3 Days, "Servant of God will dom."
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In memory of 161 -Elizabeth [Me Viel]
daughter of Robert. A. & Sa- rah Ann MeNiel, who died July 1. 1845, JE. 16 years 5 mo. & 26 Days.
Peace 'tis the Lord Jehovah's hond That blasts our jovs in death. That mars that form to us so dear And gathers back the dust.
162 -- Sarah .1. [ Rockwell] [ MeNiet]
Widow of Eli Rockwell, and formerly wife of Robert A Mc. Nicl. Died Ang. 23. 1856, E. 57 years 2 mo's & 10 Days.
163 -Mary E. [Richards][Mlc. Nich
wife of Joseph S Richards. & daughter of Robert A, & Sarah Ann MeNiel Died May 25, 1866, aged 32 years.
"In tife beloved, in death lamented."
Edward Townsend { Rich- ards]
only son of Joseph S, & Mary E. Richards, Died May 16, 1870. .E. 4 y'rs & f m's.
164-Robert .1. Me Viel.
Died Feb. 3. 1837 in the 20th year of his age.
Mary MeNiel.
died May 10, 1831, .E. 2 years and 2 mo.
David MeVid. Died Dec. 18. 1836, E. f mo. Children of Robert A. and Sa- rah Ann Me Niel.
[State.]
165-Mr. Samuel Hayes
aged 22 years Dee'D April yet 1712.
[Slate.] llere lyes the Remains of 166 -- John Copp Esqr,
Dencon of ye first church in this place, who Departed this Life May ye 16th Anno Domni 1751. in ye asth year of his age.
When the archangel shall alond proclaim, The total ruin of the worlds great Frame, And gastly Horrours seize this trembling ball. And frighted stars shall from their centers fall Then the last Trump shall raise the conscious Dead
And thou bold man shalt hide thy guilty hrad Such humble saints shall wake with glad sur- pri-p To niet their Saviour from the b Ldling sho s.
[ Marble monument. ] 167 -- Martha, 1 Saron .
wife of William E. Root Died July 11, 1876, E. 52 y'rs. & 10 mo's.
Root
Matthew Saxon Died June 23, 1842. _ E 58 y'rs & 9 mo's.
Stron
Isane T.
Died Ang 30, 1861. E. 12 y'rs & 1 mo's.
Mathew S. Died Oct. 20, 1862. JE. 11 yrs. & T mo's
Children of Wm. E & Martha A. Root
[Brownstone ] ITere lies Buried the Body of 168-Joseph Platt Esqr
who Departed this life 12th June 1748 in the 76 year of his age.
[Slate. 16.51- Easter Lines
Dau to Benja'h & Easer Lines aged 2 Years 11 Mo & 12 Das Deep. May ye 22D 1722
[Granite monument. ]
169- Charles. J. Saunders
Born May 15, 1791 Died June 6. 1874. Orindia Saunders Born Oct. 10, 1810 Died Nov. 25, 1884
170- Martha 11. (Disbrou) Platt
Wife of Henry G. Disbrow and Daughter of Alfred & Abigail Platt. Died June 8, 1ss2, In the 24 year of her age
Safe in the arms of Jesus
111-Bertha [Platt]
Daughter of Alfred & Abigail Platt. Died May 7. 1877, .E. 2 years, 7 mo's. & 10 Days. Little Birdie, Beantiful Birdie. lamb of the ble st. Jesuis has taken thy pure spirit to rest.
122 -- Renben L. [Plutt]
Son of Alfred and Abigail Platt. Born Jan, 18, 1853, Died Nov. 25, 1872,
Our loved one.
173 - Jucob Reynolds
Died July 17, 1885, aged 74 yrs. & S mo's. --: 0 :-
174-Lucindu [Reynolds]
Wife of Jacob Reynolds Died Jan. 9, 1882, aged 69 yrs. 2 mo's. & 8 Ds.
In memory of 175-Rebecca E. [Mc Lean] Daughter of Hugh & Angeline McLean who died July 21. 1827. E. 1 year & ? mo An empty tale a morning flow'r. Cut down and wither'd in an hour.
176 -- Sarah 1. Fitch
Wife of William E. Fitch. Born March 5, 1848, Died February 3, 1$75.
177-Samuel M. Fitch. Died Feb. 12, 1557, JE. St y'rs.
118 -- Betsey Fitch. [ Roberts ] Wife of David Roberts, Died May 2, 1969, aged 65 years. --: 0: --
119- Mary. 1. Quin Died D'ee 25, 1891 Aged 23 y'rs. & D mo's,
ISO -- J. 1. 1mes Co. D 7th Conn. Int.
151 -- Emily. [ Fitch ] daughter of Samuel M. Jr. & Mary Fitch, Died Sept. 27, 1-36. .E. 2 y'rs.
182-Samuel. M. Fitch Jr Died May 18, 1854, .E. 54 yrs.
183 -- Esther [Fitch]
wife of Samuel M. Fitch, Died Juue 3, 1:51, .E. 74 y'rs.
184 Rebecca E. [Fitch ] Daughter of Daniel & Sarah Fitch. Died April 13, 1992, E 48 y'rs & mo's. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
IS5 -- Sarah Fitch
wife of Daniel Fitch, Died Dec. 1869, aged 60 years and & m's.
He giveth his beloveth sleep.
186-Daniel Fitch.
Died July 27. 1895, aged 86 y'rs. 3 mo's. and 25 D's.
He is not dead bnt sleepeth.
IST- Catherine A. [Fitch ]
Daughter of Daniel & Sarah Fitch. Died Feb. 6, 1839, JE. 3 v'rs and & D's.
Then rest the loved oue, rest Thy warfare soon was o'er We'll strive thee with the blest Where sorrows come no more
In memory of 1SS -- Sarah. 1. [Fitch ]
daughter of Daniel & Sarah Fitch who died Aug 27, 1826. JE 9 mo & 14 days An empty tale a morning flower Cut down and withered in an hour
189-Henry Fitch
Died Nov. 10, 1508, .E. 95 y'rs 9 mo. & 12 1)'s.
In memory of 190 -- Ruth Whitney.
Widow of Ebenezer Whitney. of Revolutionary memory De ceased who departed this life May 31. 1-39, LE $2 years fi ino, & 16 Days.
Iu life of a merk and quiet spirit
Asleep in JJests O for nu may such a blissful rotugr be securely shall my ashis lie Waiting the summitnous from on high
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191 -- Eben Whitney
Born Nov. 19, 1783, Died May 22, 1859, The law of truth was in his month and iniquity was not found on his lips h' walked with me in peace and equity atl di I turn Lammy away from minuty.
In memory of 192-Emeline [ Whitney]
wife of Eben Whitney who de- parted this life Jan. 9, 1854, E. 48 yrs & 7 mos.
193-Abby Fitch
wife of Henry Fitch. Died Dec. 22. 1808. . E. 83 y'rs 6 mo & 14 D)'s.
[ Siate broken. ] In memory of 194 -Jonathan Fitch A. M
who departed this life July ath AD 1973 in the 20th year, of his age youngest son of Samuel Fitch Esqr.
195 -- Edirin B. Fitch,
Son of Daniel & Sarah Fitch, Died Ang. 2, 1870, 2. 38 y'rs & 10 mo's.
Blessed are those servants whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching.
[Granite headstone ] 196 -Theodore Wilcox
died June 17. 1882, aged 45 yrs. 9 mo. & 19 Days "Be thou faithful unto Death"
19 ;-- Frances J. [ Fitch ]
wife of George W. Fitch Died June 21st IsSS. . E. 41 years 5 mo's.
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
Mother. 198 - Elizabeth 1. Van Name Died Jan 10, 1800, JE. 62 years.
[Quincy Granite monument ] 199 Lewis Ragmond Porn July 21, 1807, Died Nov. 20, 1881.
His wife Catherine Mecker Born Dec. 9, 1811, Died Nov. 18. 1871.
Raymond Platt Raymond Born Dec. 3, 1774, Died Dec. 6, 1857.
His wife
Hannah S. Benedict Born Jan. 4, 1779, Died April 27, 1844.
Their Children Jesse B. Raymond Born April 17, 1799, Died Aug. 8, 1872.
Alfred Raymond
Born Jan. 27, 1802, Died Oct. 20, 1828,
Mchetable Raymond
Born Oct. 25. 1804. Died March 29, 18SS
Children of Lewis & Catherine M, Raymond
Hannah M, Raymond
Born Nov. 9. 1835, Died June 29, 1813.
Charles, Raymond Born Dec. 21, 1837, Died. Jan. 5, 189.
200 - William R. Knapp Co. C. 5. Regt. Conn. Vols Died Dec 28, 1891.
201 -Josephine [ Knapp]
Daughter of Charles & Hul- dah Knapp. Died Aug. 5, 1857, age 10 Days.
202 -- Charles Kuapp
Died Aug. 24. 1860, JE. 42 yrs & B mo's.
When trials do surround you, And troubles erosy your way, Then cast your cari 4 on Jesus, And dont forget to pray.
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203 -- Charles, E. Kuapp.
a member of Company D. 13th Reg., Conn. Vol. Died March 18. 1862, Æ. 19 yrs. 5 mo's. and D'ys.
Sleep Soldier still in honoreil rest . Your truth and valor wearing : The bravest are the tenderest The loveing are the dareing.
204 -- J. E. Lacey Co. C 25th Conn. Inf.
205-Nathaniel Fisher
Died Oet. 18, 1888, JE. 58 years & 2 mo's
Our father at rest. Sister.
206-Anna Warren
Sept. 29, 1847. Oct. 11, 1801.
She sought not her own comfort ; but that of others.
In memory of 207-I'm Francis [Hull]
Son of Isaac P. & Henrietta Hull who Died Sept. 4. 1846, aged 7, years and 10 Days.
[Brownstone. ] Here Lyeth the Body of the Rever 2071 -- Mr Jedeiah Bucking-
Late preachr' of The Gospel at the West Part of New ark in East Jersey Who Depar'ed This Life March the 28th 1,20 Æ TATIS SU -- 24
[Quiney Granite monument.] Hooker
205-Mary Willett [ Hooker]
Daughter of Capt. Thomas Willett Who was the first mayor of the City of New York Wife of Rev. Samuel Hooker of Farmington Conn From her sons came all Ilookers who are descended From Rev. Thomas Hooker First settler of Hartford Conn. Born at Plymouth Mass. November 10th 1637 Married at Plymouth Mass. Sep 22ND 1658 Died at Norwalk Conn June 24th 1712
This stone is erected by her descendents 1:90
[Other side is inscribed.] Near here are buried
Rer. Stephen Bucking- ham
and his wife Sarah Hooker. Daughter of Rev. Samuel and Mary W. Hooker also
Josiah Hooker
and his wife Hannah he a great-grand son of Rev. Samuel and Mary W. Hooker.
[Slate broken -- Supplied with an Iron Back.]
IIere lyes buried the Body of the Rev'd
209-Mr Stephe[n] Bucking- ham
late Pastor of the 1st Church of Christ in Norwalk departed this life F -- bry 3d 1745-6 Æ tatis 70.
[Brownstone. ] Here lies the Body of
210-Mr Thomas Hanford
ve Eldest son of ve Revd Mr Thomas Hanford who died June ve ? A D 1743 in ye 75 year of his his age with Hannah his wife lying at his rite hand who Dec'd Dec'r 28 1745 aged 78 years & 5 days
[The Rev Themas Hanford was the Ist Pastor of the first church in Norwalk and was or laineil 1632. (Cotten Mather says-he was Educated in England). His mother Eglin Han- ford aged 46 a widow come to Amer- ica in 1635. "She embarked at Lon- don 10 Aprl 1635 on the Planter. Nicholas Trarice Master. she brought with her, two daughters Margaret aged 16 and Elizabeth agel 14. She afterwards married D-acon Richard Stalis of Situate, Mass."her sou Thomas is known to have been in Mass in 1643-anl taught school there. "Thomas Hanford married Ist Hannah dan of Thon.is Newbury of Dorchester. no issue is heard { 1 by her; 2nd married Oct 22-1061 Mary widow of Jonathan Ince the New Haven scholar." She d. 1723 or before. He dud probably motore 1693, and is said to have been buried under a brownstone tablet lyn. close to the ground neur where his son Thomas was buried [ 210). llis children were:
I. Theophilus b. July 29-1662 "went to party unknown [P'robsite Kred]-).
11. Mary h. Nov 30-1663 married John I'd- wards of Fuirtiekl. III. Hannah b. June 28, 1665.
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[Slate. ] Here lyes Buried the Body of 211-Capt. Elnathan Hanford
who departed this life August ve 24th 1764 in ye 58th year of his age.
[Brownstone. ] 212 -Mary [ Hanford]
the Daughter of Elna & Sarah Hanford. Dec'd Novr ye 27. 1:50 in ye 3rd year of her age Oh now sweet Babe Because twas best God took yon home With him to Rest
[Slate ]
213-Elizabeth Thatcher
Danghir of Mr Josiah & Mrs Mary Thatcher Died Septembr 5 1743 aged 6 years 4 months & 10 Days
In memory of 214-Henrietta, [Hult Gibbs] wife of Isaac P. Hull & daughter of Horace A. & Julia Ann Gibbs who died April 24. 1842 JE. 26 years 7 mo & 26 Days,
Ther-for be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not Son of man cometh. - Mat 21, 44.
In memory of 215-Julia Ann Gibbs.
wife of Horace A. Gibbs, who died Feb. 4. 1833, .E. 38 years.
In memory of 216-Stephen St John
who died Aug, 27, 1:28, JE 66 years.
In memory of 217-Sally. [St John]
wife of Stephen St John, who ilied Oct. 22. 1825. . 0, 59 years.
[Double Brownstone. ] In memory of VIS-Thomas Fitch Eser
who died Jaury 16th 1795 for 93 ] in the 70th year of his age
In memory of
Sarah
wife of Thomas Fitch Esqr who died Janry 27th 1795 in the 6Ist year of her age
[Granite] Mabel 219-Mabel. G. [Mead]
Daughter of George E. & Ella G. Mead, Oct. 21; 1882, Sept. 29, 1891.
Alas the fairest fade carly.
[Slate.] Here Lyes Buried the body of 220-Mrs .Inn Thatcher
wife to Mr. Josiah Thateher aged 34 years & 1I MO, Deed Febry ye 25 1:33-4
[Slate. ] In memory of 221-Mrs Mary Thecher,
wife of Cap, Josiah Thacher, who departed this Life April 6th AD 1774, in her 68th year. Who follow here, ye paths of truth, Shall Bloom in everlasting youth, Clad with new Glories they shall shine, In charms immortal and devine.
[Slate. ] Here lyes Buried the Body of 222-JJohn Betts Esgr.
who departed this Life June the 7th 1745 aged 60 years & 1I months,
[Brownstone.] 2221 -Mrs. Hannah Betts.
[Brownstone] 223-Thaddeus Hill Fitch
son of Tha's & Sarah Fitch died Oct 21-1776 age 11 months
[Brownstone] -Hannah [Fitch ].
Daughter of Mr Thomas & Mrs Hannah Fitch who Departed this life on the 24th of Angust 1741 in the [14 or 17] year of her age is here buried
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[Slate. ] 225-Giles Fitch
son of Mr Thomas & Mrs Han- nah Fitch who departed this life in April 1747 in ye and year of his age and in here interred
[ Slate.] Here lyes Interred the Body of 226-Ebenezer Fitch
who departed this life Febry 23d AD 1762 in ye 331 year of his age
[Slate.]
Here lyes interred the body of 227-Mrs Hannah Fitch
who departed this life August ve 7th 1760 in ye 25th year of fler age.
Sic Trinait Gloria Mundi
[Slate. ] 225-Miss Esther Fitch
Daghter of the Hon Ble Thomas Fitch and Hannah Fitch De- parted this life ou ve 12th of March 1:21 in ye 80th year of here age and is here interred Blessed are ye dead that die in ye Lord
[Brownstone ]
Ilere lies what was mortal of 229-MMrs Martha Paddock
wife of Mr. Enoch Paddock & Dangt of ye Revd Mr Moses Dickenson who died July 15 1752 in ye IS year of her age
[A Tomb Table of Brownstone on 5 pillars and Slate inserted in the Table ]
230 -THE HON BLETHOM. AS Fitell Esqr
Gov'r of the Colony of CONNECTICUT Eminent, and distingu :- hned among Inortal4, For great abiltus, large aquirenient- and a virtuuns charde. ter : a clear, strong, sedate mind : au accurate, extensive Regnsint ine" with Law and civil Government ; a happy Talent of presiding ; close ap- plication, and strict hdlc hity in the the discharge of important Trusts; no less than, for las cifdoyte tits, by the voice of the people, u the chief offices of State, und at the HEAD of the ColdNY. Having served his generation by the Will of God fell asleep July Isth, Ant Inumi- ni, 1774. in the Toth Year of his agr.
[Governor Thos Fitch was son of Thomas. He married Sep 4, 1724. Hannah Hall of New Haven the eld- est dan of Richard and Hannah (Miles) Hall). The Hon'ble Thomas was the Governor's assistant 1734-3 und from 1740 to 1734 when he was elected Governor, May, the same year and remained as such to Max 1765 when he calin back to Norwalk livet, and probably died, at what is now known as the ol: Fitch place, on East ave. a little south of opposite the Eist entrance to the roa l I-ading to Oyster Shell point. A large clin tree is seen in front of the house as a landmark undisturbed to his memo- ry.
231-Halsey Day
Died Dec. 17th. 1883. £. 32 years 6 mo's. & 4 Days.
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232-Moses Dickenson
HIC Deponuntur OBIIT sep 16 1742 ETAT 20
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Here lyes what was mortal of
233-Mrs Martha Dickenson
wife to ve Revnd Mr. Moses Dickenson Who Died Decembr 15th Auno Domi 1755 .Etates 62
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Beneath this monumental stone lies interred the body of the
234-Rerd. Moses Dickenson. late pastor of the first Church of Christ in NORWALK, who do- patteil this life May Ist. 1708. in thes 3d. year of his age, and 51-t fo his Ministry in said church.
A man of a good Understanding will improved by Study, Cheartull m Temper Prudent in Coudurt sind faithfull to his trust He catur to his grave in full age, like as a shock uf corn cometh in his season.
In memory of 23A-Blica F. Christian
who departed this life Novem ber 26th. ISDPAged 20 Years 7 months & 22 days
In memory of
235-Timothy Fitch
who died Sept 18, 1802 in the 07 year of his age
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(See Description No. 230.) HON. THOMAS FITCH, COLONIAL GOVERNOR OF CONN., 1754 To 1766.
236-Esther [Fitch] Reliet of Timothy Fitch died May 5. 1816. ET1.
In memory of 237-Cornelia. (Fitch] wife of Stephen Fitch, who Died Sept. 12. 1811, JE. 49 yrs.
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