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CVIII.
Mifs ELIZABETH SAYRE, Daughter of Revd JAMES & MIS. SARAH SAYRE, departed this Life Feby. 27th. 1798, Æt 18. (F. S.)
CIX.
In
Memory of
HEZEKIAH NICHOLS
who died March 19. 1819 aged 75 years. (W. M.)
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CX.
ANN NICHOLS Wife of HEZEKIAH NICHOLS died March 13th 1793; In the 48th. Year of her Age. (F. S.)
NOTE .- Most of their descendants are buried in the East Ground.
CXI.
JOHN, Son of Samuel A. & WVilsana Nichols, died Sept. 30. 1828 aged 2 years.
Alas! how changed that flow'r Which bloom'd and cheer'd my heart Fair fleeting comfort of an hour How soon we're called to part. (W. M.)
NOTE .- The name of Nichols is of early date in Fairfield, and has been associated with men of prominence, who have been patriotic and faithful in their labors both in Church and State. Probably two or three generations of them lie unmarked by stone or monumental shaft in this ground. Many of the Nichols lie in Greenfield ground. Other members of this family lie in the East burying ground. Samuel A. Nichols was the Town Clerk for 26 consecu- tive years. also Selectman and Deacon in the Cong. Church for 24 years. He married Wilsana, daughter of Capt. Wilson Wheeler. (See CCCCXXXI). He and other members of his family lie in the East ground.
CXII.
H. & W.
In Memory of HANNAH PENFIELD Daur of M". SAMUEL & Mrs. ELIZABETH PENFIELD. who was born Dec". ye 28th. 1761 & departed this life April ye th. 1762. (B. S.)
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CXIII.
H. & W. Here lies Buried the Body of MARY Daughter of Mr. PETER & M'S MARY Penfield who departed this Life July the 16th A : D: 1753 In ye 22ª. year of her Age. (B. S.)
CXIV.
In Memory of Lieut GIDEON HAWLEY who died April IIth 1784 : Aged years. GIDEON Son of Gideon & Hannah Hawley died Jan. 6th. 1788: Aged 3 years. & 6 months. " Death like an overflowing stream, Sweeps us away, our life's a dream ; An empty tail ; a morning flower ; Cut down and wither'd in an hour." (W. M.)
CXV.
In Memory of MR SAMUEL PENFIELD who died April 2. 1811 : Aged 77 Years. & MRS ELIZABETH his wife died Jan 31. 1786. Aged 49 Years. (W. M.)
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CXVI.
U. S. & D. In ٢ Abigail, wife o- James Krat, who ated June 11, 1804 aged. 33 years de 6 months. -: 0 : Also Sourire, Son Of James & Abigail Know who ated Nov 11. 1810 agea 27 years. (W. M.)
CXVII.
SUSANNA HULL Daughter of DAVID & SUSANNA HULL died Febry gthì 1796 In her 2ª Year. (F. S.)
NOTE .- This was one of Dr. David Hull's daughters : her parents lie in the Fairfield East Burying Ground. She has two sisters now living in Fairfield.
CXVIII.
W. P. (in monogram.) This Monument is erected by Mrs. MOLLY PIKE to Commemorate her Husband Mr WILLIAM PIKE who died April Ist. 1806. in the 55th. year of his age. (F. S.)
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NOTE .- Mrs. Molly Pike was a daughter of Capt. Eliphalet Thorp. who died in 1795 with the yellow fever. She married (1) Jonathan Darrow, who was taken prisoner by the British, and died on their prison ship. She mar- ried (2) William Pike, who was Lieutenant, under George Washington. They were the parents of fifteen children, one of whom, Capt. Robert Pike died on Barnegat Beach after humanely preserving the lives of his crew from shipwreck in a terrible gale, Dec. 6th. 1830. His was the first body interred in Fairfield West or Mill Plain Ground. Mrs. Molly Pike lies there also.
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CXIX.
In Memory of Mrs ABIGAIL BEERS wife of Mr. Nathan Beers who died Sept. 12. 1815 aged 90 years. (W. M.)
CXX.
In Memory of Nathan Beers who died Jan. 22. 1813. aged 78 years. (W. M.)
NOTE .- This Nathan Beers built a "Colonial House," which stands on Mill Plain and is now owned by Abraham Gould.
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CXXI.
H. & W.
The Reader is hereby informed, that the Body of THADDEUS BURR, Son of M" Gershom Burr is Buried here, He was born the 14th of Febry 1767. and Died the 9th. of Oct". 1776. in the Ioth. Year of his Age. (B. S.)
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CXXII.
In Memory of SUSAN, wife of Nathaniel S. Bibbins who died Nov 16, 1814 : in the 34th year of her age. (W. M.)
CXXIII.
In Memory of
MR. HEATHCOAT MUIRSON, who departed this life Nov 6th ISI0 ; Aged 29 Years. (W, M.)
CXXIV.
JERUSHA TALCOT daughter of Joseph & Eleanor Osborn, died Sept 5, 1824. aged 2 y's. 10 mo. & 17 days. (W. M.)
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CXXV. MARY FRANCES daughter of Jonathan 4 Miranda Bulkley; died Sept. T. 1812 : aged 16 months. (W. M.)
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CXXVI. H. & W. In Memory of Capt. ELIPHALET THORP who departed this Life Sepr. Ift. 1795 in the 56th. Year of his Age. (F. S.)
CXXVII.
Star. In Memory of Mrs. Eunice Thorp wife to Capt. Eliphelet Thorp. who Died July ye 4th, 1780 in the 38th year of her age. (B. S.)
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CXXVIII.
U. & S. In Memory of MRS RUAMAH wife of Mr Walter Thorp who died August ust 29. 1816 In the 44th year of 1 her age. O empty name of earthly bliss "l'is all an airy dream. (W. M.)
CXXIX.
U. & S. In memory of WALTER THORP Esq., who died Oct 21, 1837, aged 67 years. (W. M.)
NOTE .- The Thorps were of maritime tastes, taking their vessels to all ports open to American commerce. Many are the beautiful articles which they collected on their trips to grace Fairfield homes. They were very esti- mable men as well as worthy sea captains.
CXXX.
U. & S. In memory of WALTER THORP who died Sept 24. 1818 : in the 5, year of his age.
Also GEORGE THORP who died in North Carolina Sept. 10. 1817 : in the 22, year of his age, Sons of Walter & Ruamah Thorp. (W. M.)
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CXXXI.
In Memory of David Osborn who died April 8. 1813, in the 70, year of his age. (W. M.)
NOTE .- David Osborn died with the typhus fever, an epidemic at that period. He built the "Colonial house" west of Mill Plain public school building. His son Hezekiah built the house occupied by Mrs. Burr Clemons. His son David, the one opposite the school house, at the north east and kept ·a store with his father on the corner of his father's premises. The sons Daniel and David lie in this ground, but Hezekiah removed to Yerona, N. Y., where he and his wife Nancy Perry Osborn died, but his children moved to Kansas.
CXXXII.
MARY OSBORN wife of David Osborn died March 13. 1813 Aged 66. (W. M.) NOTE .- Mary Osborn was the daughter of Samuel Beers. (See CLXXIV.)
CXXXIII. .
In Memory of MR DAVID OSBORN who died Oct 28. 1815: in the 35, year of his age. (W. M.)
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CXXXIV.
In Memory of DAVID OSBORN Son of George and Sarah W. Osborn who died August 19th. 1824. Aged 10 Months and 28 days. (W. M.)
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CXXXV.
ELIZA OSBORN widow of Benjamin Osborn died March 29. 1834. (W. M.)
CXXXVI.
In memory of BENJAMIN OSBORN . who died Dec. 19, 1830, aged 33 years. (W. M.)
CXXXVII.
In memory of DAVID B. STURGES who died in Charleston S. C of the quick Consumption Oct. 28, 1830, aged 25 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
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CXXXVIII.
In memory of NANCY D. STURGES. daughter of Capt. David and Thankful Sturges, who died March 7, 1828, aged 25 years. (W. M.)
CXXXIX.
Charles son of Capt. David & Elizabeth Sturges died Dec. 26. 1830, aged 13 months. Sad was the hour that summoned thee away Deep was the grief that wrung a parent's heart But He who gave forbade thy longer stay : Too pure, too bright, too beautiful for earth.
(W. M.)
CXL.
In menory of CAPT. DAVID STURGES who died June 6, 1832. aged 62 years. (W. M.)
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CXLI.
· memory of Thankful wife of David Sturges who died July 26, 1824, Aged 51 years. (W. M.)
CXLII.
In Memory of Mr. HOWES OSBORN who died Aug. 29th 1807 aged 85 years. (F. S.)
CXLIII.
In Memory of Mrs. MARY OSBORN Relict of Mr. HOWES OSBORN who died Nov. 25th. 1812 aged 81 years. (F. S.)
NOTE .- Howes Osborn left a "Colonial House." heired from his father John Osborn, in Southport, now owned by Charles Rockwell. The King's Highway was past his door; and there Gen. Washington was entertained. Probably the Osborns originated from that vicinity-their " Long Lot " is said to extend from there.
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CXLIV.
In this fpot Are deposited the remains of WILLIAM PITT BEERS. (Late of Albany in the State of New York) Called to the 'fomb in the meridian of life and of ufefulness, his memory will be cherished in the affections of a bereaved family and a numerous circle of relatives and friends. He died 13th. Sept. 1810, Aged 44 Years. (W. M.)
CXLV.
In memory of MISS HANNAH OSBORN who died Aug. 24, 1828, aged 80 years. (W. M.)
CXLVI.
In memory of MISS ELLEN OSBORN
N who died Feb. 9, 1828, aged 73 years. (W. M.)
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CXLVII.
In memory of CATHARINE. daughter of Daniel B & Sally Osborne who died Dec. 3, 1841, aged 36 years. (W. M.)
CXLVIII.
In memory of SALLY OSBORN. WIFE OF Daniel B. Osborn who died Sept. 26. 1826. aged 46 years. (W. M.)
CXLIX.
In
memory of Dan. Beers Debarn who died Dec. 15, 1828 ; in his 45,
year. (W. M.) NOTE .- Son of No. CXXXI.
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CL.
In memory of Mehetabel, wife of Nathan Beers, who died May 9, 1824 ; aged 71 years, I mo. & 13 da's. Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord.
(W. M.)
NOTE .- Mehetabel was a daughter of Nathaniel Perry and grand daughter of CXCIV.
CLI.
In memory of NATHAN BEERS who died . Dec. 15, 1835, aged 78 years. (W. M.)
NOTE .- He is remembered to have led the Jurymen to the Court room, being the Town Constable when the County Courts were held in Fairfield- He was County Surveyor, and a man devoted to public life.
CLII.
In Memory of Mrs Abigail, Relict of Mr John Whitear ; who died Oct". 5, 1813, Æ 71. (W, M.)
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CLIII.
H. & W. In Memory of Mr. JOHN WHITEAR Who departed this life August ye 26. 1773 in ye 35th Year of His Age Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. (B. S.)
NOTE .- This John Whitear was a clock maker; one of his make (an eight day clock) bearing his name was made for Peter Perry in 1762 and is in good running order up to date, (1881). His family resided in Black Rock.
CLIV. H. & W.
HERE LYES ye BODY JOSEPH PHIPPENE AGED ABOUT 26 YEARS DIED ye 10 of JULY 1712. (B. S.)
NOTE .- The style of this stone renders it a curiosity. .
CLV. W. & U.
In Memory of Elihu Bulkley, who died Oct. 15, 1821, aged 17 years. (W. M.)
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CLVI.
In Memory of ABBY B daughter of Stephen & Sally Morehouse who died July 14, 1829, aged 13 years : & 7 months. Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth. (W. M.)
CLVII.
SALLY BIBBINS,
WIDOW OF STEPHEN MOREHOUSE Died Nov. 23, 1865, Æ, So Y'rs & I Mo.
CLVIII.
In memory of
STEPHEN MOREHOUSE
who was drowned Oct. 28. 1817, .F .. 30 Y'rs, & 6 Mo.
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 & follow me.
(W. M.)
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CLIX.
In Memory of Deacon MOSES JENNINGS who died March 26th. 1813 in the Soth. year of his age. (F. S.)
CLX.
H. & W. In Memory of Mrs. ABIGAIL JENNINGS Wife of Mr. MOSES JENNINGS who departed this Life Apr 18th. 1794. In the 58th. Year of her Age. (F. S.)
CLXI.
In memory of MT. Stephen Csoorn who died Oct. 28, 1822; in his 84 year.
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CLXII.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of Colº ANDREW BURR Who departed this Life Novbr ye gth A. D. 1763 in ye 68th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
NOTE .- He was a Lawyer, Assistant and Magistrate of the Colony, Speak- er of the House often, and influential in the Councils. His military services were many and varied. He led a regiment successfully against the fortress of Louisburg on the island of Cape Breton, which was one of the most brilliant of the Colonial exploits.
CLXIII.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. 'SARAH BURR. Wife to Collº. ANDREW BURR, Who Departed this Life Decembr gth Anno Domni 1745 Aged 45 Years wanting 13 D's. (B. S.)
NOTE .- She was the daughter of Jonathan Sturgis and the mother of 13 children.
CLXIV.
H. & W. To the Memory of Mrs. Sarah Burr Second Confort of
Col. ANDREW BURR who departed this Life 29th Auguft A. D. 1769 in the 61ft Year of her Age. (F. S.)
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CLXV.
H. & W. In Memory of DAVID BURR Esqr. who departed this Life Decr 3ª. A. D. 1773 in the 52ª Year of his Age. (F. S.)
Norz .-- He was a lawyer and held several offices under the government. Ho graduated at Yale, 1743.
CLXVI.
E. B. (Monogram.) This monument is erected in memory of Mrs. EUNICE BURR Relict of Colº. DAVID BURR who died Decem". Ist. 1789 aged 63 years. (F. S.)
NOTE .- She was daughter of Samuel Osborn.
CLXVII.
U. & D. In Memory of JULIA ANNA BURR only Child of Col. David & Sarah Ann Burr : born May 1. 1800, & died Feb. 5. 1819 : in the 19, year of her age. And though our Julia's body lies In the cold prison of the tomb ; Her Soul we trust above the skies, Has found in Heaven a happier home. (W. M.)
CLXVILL.
In Memory of SARAH ANNA BURR Reliet of DAVID BURR Esqr., who died May 4. 18442. Æ So. (W. M.) -
CLXIX.
U. & W. In
memory of DAVID BURR Esq., who officiated as clerk of the County Court for 46 years & died suddenly at Danbury on the 18, day of Feb. 1825 : aged 67. (W. M.)
NOTE. - He was spoken of as a man of fine presence and commanding dignity. He was found dead in his bed.
CLXX.
Memory of THANKFUL wife of Samuel Beers. who died April 13- 1812 aged 87 years. (W. M.)
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CLXXI.
H. & W. In Memory of Mr. SAMUEL BEERS who departed this Life March 11th 1793 Aged 74 Years, 9 months & 19 days. (F. S.)
CLXXII.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of Lieut. JAMES BEARS Who departed this life April the 29th 1772 in y" 79th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
Nore -James Beers of Fairfield, first mentioned as a land holder April 27. 1659. He was probably brother of Richard Beers of Watertown. Mars., and of Anthony Beers of Stratford, Ct. Heleft two sons : James died in 1691 : Joseph in 1696; and three daughters. This James was the son of Joseph Beere and grandson of the first Beers settler in Fairfield. The name of Beers is associated for generations with thrift, enterprise and public service which has always been well'rendered and appreciated.
CLXXIII.
Urn. In memory of SARAH BULKLEY the third wife of Capt. Andrew Bulkley. formerly the wife of Capt. Samuel Beers. who departed this life Aug. 5, 1828 ; aged 81 years. (W. M.)
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CLXXIV.
1 Memory CAPT. SAMUEL BEERS, who died Sept. 1. 1813 Æ 69. (W. M.)
CLXXV.
H. & W.
In Memory of DANIEL BEERS son of
M' SAMUEL & Mrs
THANKFUL BEERS
who died Octº 31st I777 Aged 23 Years 3 months & 9 days. (F. S.)
CLXXVI.
W. & U.
In memory of SAMUEL BEERS who died Aug. 1. 1832 aged 52 years. (W. M.)
NOTE .- Samuel Beers was a victim of cholera when it was an epidemic in this country. He was a county official-and the ancestor of the anthor of "Re- building the Tombs " found in this book.
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CLXXVII.
In memory of
ANN MOREHOUSE wife of William Marcharse, who died May 18, 1843, aged 86 y' } 5 m. (W. M.)
CLXXVIII.
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In
memory of WILLIAM MOREHOUSE who died
Dec. 25, 1824; aged To years.
Why do we mourn departing friends Or shake at death's alarms ; 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to his arms.
(W. M.)
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CLXXIX.
The Remains of Mifs EULALIA BARTRAM Daughter of Mr. JOSEPH BARTRAM who died May It 1777. in her 20th Year. As I am now fo you must be Prepare for Death & follow me : (F. S.)
CLXXX.
H. & W.
Here lies the Body of THOMAS, Son to Mr. EBENEZER & Mrs MARY BERTRAM, he was Born February 22ª A. D. 1764 & Died July 28th. A. D. 1764, Aged 5 Months & 6 Days. Happy the Babe who privileged by Fate. To Shorter Labour and a Lighter weight. Receiv'd but yefterday the Gift of Breath Order'd to morrow to Return to Death. - -: 0 :-
Since all the downward Tracts of Time God's Watchful Eye Surveys O' who So wife to Choofe our lot And Regulate our ways.
Since none Can doubt his Equal Love Unmeafurably kind. To his unerring gracious will Be Ev'ry wish Refigned. -: 0 :-
Good when He gives Supremely Good Nor Lefs when He denies Even Crosfes from his Sovereign hand Are Blesfings in Difguife. (B. S.)
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CLXXXI ..
Capt EBENEZER BARTRAM died Jany. 3ª. 1783. in the 52ª. year of his age. Capt. JOSEPH BARTRAM his Son was lost at sea on his return from the West Indies Decr 1787 in the 28th. year of his age. (F. S.)
CLXXXII.
Mrs. MARY BARTRAM Widow of Capt. EBENEZER BARTRAM died March 15th. 1806. in the 75th. year of her age. (F. S.)
CLXXXIII.
H. & W. Here Lyes the Body of Mr SAMUEL BURR. Master of Arts. Was Born in this Town of Fairfield April 2nd in ye Year 1679, was Educated at Harvard College in Cambridge under ye Famous Mr Wm Brattle and Thare He Was Graduated, ye first time in ye Year 1697, yº Second time in ye Year 1700 ut Moris eft. Who after he had Sarved his generation by ye will of God in ye Ufeful Station of a Gramma" School Mafter; at Charlestown about Twelve Years, upon a Visit to this His Native Place. Departed this Life Auguft 7th in ye Year 1719 Aged 40 Years, 4 Months & 5 Days. (B. S.)
NOTE .-- Samuel Burr was a famous teacher in his time, This stone is a cu- riosity, both in the lettering and in the manner it is wrought.
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CLXXXIV.
H. & W. HERE LYES BURIED ye DY of LUCRETIA BURR DAUt. TO ANDREW BURR ESQr. & SARAH HIS WIFE. AGED 13 YEARS. 6 M & 7D8 DIED NOV ye 29. 1741. (B. S.)
NOTE .- Part of the second line is entirely destroyed.
CLXXXV.
H. & W. In Memory of M' JOHN WHITEHEAD. who died May 15th A. D. 1790 : In the 74th Year of his age.
(F. S.)
CLXXXVI.
In memory of two daughter of Andrew & Mehetable Jennings HETTY CORNELIA Born Feb. 11, 1817 & died Dec. 29, 1821, aged 4 y'rs, 10 mo's, 18 da's. HETTY CORNELIA.
Born Dec. 29, 1823 & died Aug. 14, 1824, aged 7 mo's & 16 da's.
Sleep on dear babes And take your rest ; God called you home, He thought it best. (W. M.)
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CLXXXVII.
In memory of MRS ELIZABETH wife of Mr. Jeremiah Jennings. who died Aug. 27. 1819; aged 80 years. (W. M.)
CLXXXVIII.
In memory of JEREMIAH JENNINGS. who died Oct 3, 1828, aged 89 years.
CLXXXIX.
Urn. REBECCA HOYT
daughter of Samuel & Hannah Beers . died Sept. 10. 1826 ; aged 2 years, & 2 months.
This lovely bud tho' young & fair Called hence by early doom ; Just come to show how sweet a flow'r In Paradise would bloom.
(W. M.)
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CXC.
The Reader is Inform'd that M's REBECCA BARTRAM Consort of M' JOSEPH BARTRAM died June 15th 1776. Aged 51. (F. S.)
CXCI.
H. & W. MEMENTO MORI. Here lyes ye Body of M' JOSEPH BARTRAM He was Born February ve 218t O. S. 1728-9 and Died. March ye 28th. N. S. 1759; Aged 30 Years & 24 Days.
Princes this Clay must be your bed in spite of all your towers the tall, the wife, the Reverend head muft lie as low as ours.
CXCII.
H. & W.
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. ELIZABE' BETH BARTRAM wife of Mr. EBENEZER BARTRAM Who departed this Life Decem'. the 5th 1769 in ye 69th Year of Her Age. (B. S.)
HERE LIES BURIED
THE BODY OF M JOSEPH FERRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS IO LIFE AUGUSTO
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CXCIII.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. EBENEZER BARTRAM
who departed this Life Decr the 7th 1769 In ye 71st Year of his Age. (B. S.)
CXCIV.
(B. S.)
NOTE .- Joseph Petry, -a fac-simile of whose head stone is given on oppo site page .- was the son of Nathaniel Perry who died in 1681, and grandson of Richard Perry who died in 1657 or 8; the bodies of both, probably were placed in this ground. Joseph Perry married three times : (1) Sarah, daughter of John Bulkley ; (2) Deborah, widow of Joseph Whelpley, and daughter of Daniel Burr I of Fairfield ; (3) Mary, daughter of Michael Clugstone and grand- daughter of the Rev. Sam'l Wakeman. The last wife afterwards married (2) Thomas Edwards. The first two wives probably occupy the vacant unmarked places near their husband. Joseph Perry bought the present site of Perry's Mill and built the dam in its present place, in 1705. This property was pur- chased from the town and has continued in the family ever since. He had other grants from the town, and was an important personage. The house in which he dwelt early in the eighteenth Century is still preserved, and is doubtless the oldest structure in Fairfield.
CXCV.
H. & W.
This Monument Informs the Reader that here lies buried the Body of SARAH BURR, Daughter of Colº DAVID BURR who was born April 21st 1766 and departed this Life June 2ª 1787. (F. S.)
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CXCVI.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of M". EBENEZER JENNINGS the Hufband of Mrs. REBECKAH JENNINGS who died April 9th. 1768 in ye 76th Year of his Age. (B, S.)
CXCVII.
H. & W. Mrs REBECCA JENNINGS Consort of Mr. Ebenezer Jennings who departed this Life JanTy 2ª 1790. In the 85th Year of her Age. (F. S.)
CXCVIII.
In memory of David Bulkley who died Nov 5. 1819: aged 12 y. 2m. 8 17 d. Also Cornelius Bulkley who died Dec 5. 1819: aged 6 mo. Sons of Sanac f Mahetabel Bulkley. (W. M.)
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CXCIX. .
In Memory of WARD son of Isaac & Mahetabel Bulkley : who died Oct 30. 1819 : aged 16 y. 2 m. & 28 ds. (W. M.)
CC.
H. & W.
JONATHAN STURGES, ye SON OF PETER STURGES AGED 13 YEARS DECD APRIL ye 10. 1727. (B. S.)
NOTE .- This is a very small stone, corresponding with those of that period.
CCI.
In Memory of Mr. CHARLES BURR who died March 15th 1800 aged 58 years. Also MT8. ELIZABETH his Wife died July 10th. 1813 aged 69 years. The age and death of their Children ; MABEL BURR died 1778 aged 9 years. STURGES BURR died July 4th 1796. aged 29 years. AARON BURR died August 1798. aged 26 years. DAVID BURR died October 10th. 1803. aged 22 years. WAKEMAN BURR died August 4th. 1812 aged 36 years. (F. S.)
NOTE .- Sturges and Wakeman Burr were sea captains.
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CCHI.
In memory of MAHETABEL BURR
who died Dec. 1. 1849 Aged 71 y'rs. & 6 mo. (W. M.)
CCIII.
H. & W.
Mrs. ABBY BURR Wife of
Mr. SAMUEL BURR & Daughter of Mr. MOSES JENNINGS. died June 13th. 1790 aged 28 years & II months.
(F. S.)
CCIV.
In Memory of MISS HANNAH BURR who died Nov 24, 1819. in the 52 year of her age.
Death is a debt to nature due Which I have paid and so must you. (W. M.)
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CCV.
In memory of' DANIEL BURR who died Aug. 8. 1848,
(W. M.)
CCVI.
In Memory of Mrs Sarah Perry wife of' M' Peter Perry, · who died April 6. 1821 : aged 18 years. (W. M.)
NOTE .- Mrs. Sarah Perry was the daughter of Ebenezer (boru 1723) and Sarah Hull Bradley-and a lineal descendant of Francia Bradley, who, a soldier under Gen. Mason in the Pequot war. located in Southport, in the locality of the present tide mill. Probably his body was one of the first in this ground. His descendants are numerous in Greenfield.
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CCVII.
SACRED to the Memory of PETER PERRY born Febry 4th. 1739. & died Sept". 16th. 1804, Æ 66 Years.
Also his four children SETH, born Dec". 26th. 1773, & died Oct1. 5th. 1777. Æ 4 Years.
DAVID, born Decr. 26th. 1773, & died in Williamston N. C. Novr. 12th. 1800. Æ 27 Years. EUNICE, born JanTy 24th. 1782, & died in Savannah Oct". 9th. 1802 Æ 19 Years.
BRADLEY born Decr. 24th. 1783 & died Decr. IIth. 1785, Æ 2 Years.
To Commemorate her Husband & Children this Stone is Erected by SARAH PERRY May Ist 1805. (W. M.)
NOTE .- By the Family record, Seth was born Jan. 12, 1772. Peter Perry was son of Joseph Perry, (See No. CCVIII). Peter was a Miller, Merchant and a large Real Estate owner; a Christian gentleman of ability and integrity .- Eleven of his fifteen children matured and were scattered through the United States, thrifty and prosperous.
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CCVIII.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of M' JOSEPH PERRY Who Departed this Life Aug. 20th Anno Dom. 1753 in ye 40th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
NOTE .- Joseph Perry JJr., was the Son of Joseph and Deborah Burr Perry, (See No. CXCIV.) and through this hne the Perry estate has been inher- ited for several generations. Joseph Jr. married Sarah, daughter of Peter and Hannah Ward Bulkley. Mrs. Sarah Perry afterwards married Thomas Wheeler. of Greenfield. where she was buried having died April 21, 1789.
CCIX.
H. & W.
HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF MRS. MARY PERRY WIFE TO MR DANIEL. PERRY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE, OCTOBER YE 3 1 ST. 1742 in YE 22D YEAR OF HER AGE.
(B. S.)
CCX.
H. & W. HERE LYES INTER'D THE BODY OF MRS. SUSANNA BARLOW THE WIFE OF MR. DAVID BARLOW WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE 15TH. 1745 IN THE 19TH. YEAR OF HER AGE. (B. S.)
NOTE .- Barlow's Plains takes its name from this family.
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CCXI.
H. & W. Here lyes buried ye Body of Lieut. SAMUEL BARLOW Who Departed this Life May 20th. 1745, in ye 63rd Year of His Age. (B, S.)
CCXII.
U. & D.
In memory of
ELIZABETH, daughter of Gershom I Elizabeth Sturges . who died Aug. 24th, 1820 agod 14 years, 6 months & 16 days.
Now in the heat of youthful blood. Remember your Creator, God ; Behold the days come hastening on. When you shall say My joys are gone. (W. M.)
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CCXIII.
MARY ANN. daughter of Gersham Y Elizabeth Sturer, Vied July 26. 1571 aged + years. (W. M.)
CCXIV.
JONATHAN L. son of Gershom dl. Elizabeth Sturges died Feb. 12, 1817: aged 2 years. (W. M.)
CCXV.
S. S. (Monogram.) > In Memory of Mr. SETH STURGES who died May 9th. 1804 aged 67 years & 9 months, . (F. S.)
So
CCXVI.
M. S. (Monogram.) This Stone is erected in memory of Mrs. MARY STURGES Relict of Mr. Seth Sturges who died Novr. 9th 1810 in the 73ª. year of her age. (F. S.)
CCXVII.
M. S. (Monogram.) MARIETTA Daughter of Mr. JOSEPH and Mrs. SARAH STURGES died Octº. Ioth. 1805 aged 1 year 2 months & 10 days. (F. S.)
CCXVIII.
W. & U. In memory of JOSIAH STURGES son of Joseph & Sarah Sturges who died Dec. 26, 1825, in his 19 year. My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpets joyful sound Then burst the chains in sweet surprise And in my Saviour's image rise.
(W. M.)
CCXIX.
In Memory of SETH STURGES who died March 20. 1811. aged 44 years. (W. M.)
CCXX.
In memory of GRISSIL wife of Seth Sturges who died Feb 28. 1832. aged 60. (W, M.)
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