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CCXXI.
memory of Mary Thurs wife of Edward Bennett, Daughter of Seth If Suisil Sturges, .ha died May 13. 1822.
Aged 25 years 1 month & 2 days. (W. M.)
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CCXXII.
In memory of EDWARD BENNETT who died Aug 4, 1824. In his 28 Year (W. M.)
CCXXIII.
EMILA daughter of James & Charlott Perry. died July 11. 1819 : aged 5 months.
NOTE .- Mrs. Charlott Perry, a daughter of William Pike (See No. CXVIII) was buried in Oak Lawn, in 1881, aged 87.
CCXXIV. H. & W.
Here lyes buried the Body of Mrs JERUSHA BARTRAM Confort of Mr. JOB BARTRAM who was born the 25th. Day of December 1729 and departed this Life the 24th Day of Novem". 1773 aged 44 Years wanting 43 Days. (F. S.)
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CCXXV.
H. & W. Here lies Buried the Body of Mrs. ABIGAIL BARTRAM
Consort of MY JOB BARTRAM who was born the 5th. of Sept. 1748 and departed this Life the 14th day of Jan'y. 1776 aged 27 Years & 4 mon ths wanting 2 days.
(F. S.)
CCXXVI.
W. & U. In
Memory of Mr. JOB BARTRAM
who was drowned Oct 28. 1817 aged 50 years & 6 months Also of JANE daughter of Mr Job & Mrs Ruth Bartram died Oct 29. 1815, aged 16 months. Death like an overflowing stream, Sweeps us away : our life's a dream : An emty tale, a morning flower. Cut down and wither'd in an hour.
NOTE .- Stephen Morehouse (See CLVIII) and Job Bartram were drowned together off' Black Rock Harbor.
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CCXXVII.
This Monument is erected by order of WILLIAM BURR in Commemoration of his honored Father Ebenezer Burr, Son of Samuel & Elizabeth Burr late of Fairfield Deceast. he was born in the Year 1732 & died in the Year 1767 Aged 35 Years. (F. S.) (See CCCXLVII.)
CCXXVIII.
Underneath this tomb lays the body of Ebenezer Burr Son of William & Eunice Burr, who was born Novr. 8th. 1783 and Died April 8th. 1784 aged 6 months. The parents Joy in life was lost in death To be found in Christ. (F. S.)
CCXXIX.
; H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. SETH BURR who departed this life Decem™. ye 22ª 1764. Aged 39 Years. (B. S.)
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CCXXX.
H. & W. Here lies Buried the Body of Capt. SETH SAMUEL BURR, who departed this life March ye 2rst 1773 in ye 79th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
CCXXXI.
H. & W.
Here lyes buried the Body of Mrs ELIZABETH BURR wife to Capt. SAMUEL BURR who departed this Life JUNE ye 16th. A. D. 1753. in the 518℃. Year of Her Age.
CCXXXII.
H. & W.
Here lies buried the body of Mrs. MARY HILL wife of THOMAS HILL EsqR. who departed this Life December 19th. 1763. Aged 69 Years one month & 26 days. (B. S.)
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CCXXXIII.
In Memory of
STURGES PERRY son of Peter & Sarah Perry who died June 28th. 1808 : in the 16th. year of his age. (W. M.)
CCXXXIV.
E. P. (Monogram.) In Memory of Mr. EBENEZER PERRY who died April 26th. 1804. in the 67th. year of his age. Also of Mrs. MARTHA his Wife who died Jany. 10th. 1814 in the 75th. year of her age. And of EBENEZER PERRY their Son who died July 191h. 1776. aged 13 years.
NOTE .- Ebenezer Perry was a son of Joseph and Mary Clugstone Perry. (See No. CXCIV).
CCXXXV.
M. P. (Monogram.) In Memory of MTS. MABEL PERRY Wife of Mr. LEVI PERRY who died May 30th. 1813 in the 40th year of her age. Also ESTHER PERRY their Daughter died Octr. 3'. 1814 in the 13th. th. year of her age.
NOTE .--- Levi was the son of Ebenezer Perry, (See No. CCXXXIV.) His wife was Mabel Gould, of Greenfield.
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CCXXXVI.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr8. ELIZABETH BARLOW. Widow of Lieut , SAMUEL BARLOW Who Departed this Life Febr ye roth Anno Dom! 1752 in ye 66 Year of Her Age. (B. S.)
CCXXXVII.
Urn & Leaves. In memory of ELIZABETH wife of Gershom Sturges who died May 2 1817. in the 33 year of her age. (W. M.)
CCXXXVIII.
In Memory of Mr8. SARAH LEWIS Wife of Mr. LOTHROP LEWIS who died July 9th. 1807 1 in the 39th. year of her age. SARAH ANN LEWIS their Daughter died Octº 218t 1805 aged II weeks. (F. S.)
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CCXXXIX.
Urn. In Memory of LOTHROP LEWIS who died Nov 9, 1817 ; aged 58 years & 10 months. (W. M.)
CCXL.
In Memory of ABIGAIL JANE LEWIS Daughter of Mr LOTHROP & Mrs SARAH LEWIS who died Augt. 13th 1807 in the 12th year of her age. (F. S.)
CCXLI.
U. & W. In
memory of Mor Jonathan Lewis who died Dec 22 18 19 aged 33 years f 16 days.
Nov. - Jonathan Lewis was a large real estate owner. The name war of excellent repnte, but is nearly extinct in Fairfield.
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CCXLII.
In memory of ELLEN BURR. daughter of Jonathan & Ellen Lewis, who died NOV 1. 1831, aged 12 years & 4 mo. (W. M.)
CCXLIII.
H. & W. In Memory of SAMUEL WARD BENEDICT who died at Sea Jany. 12th 1796 Aged 17 Years 7 months & 4 days. Also of JESSE BENEDICT Jun". who died Sept. 27th 1795. Aged II days : only Sons of JESSE & POLLY BENEDICT.
Death is a debt to Nature due which we have paid & so must you. (F. S.)
CCXLIV.
In MEMORY of POLLY Daughter of Jefse & Polly, Benedict who departed this Life JanTy. 22nd. 1802 in the 20th. Year of her age.
Sweet is the sleep that here we take, Till in Christ Jesus we awake ; Then shall our happy souls rejoice, To hear our blessed Saviour's voice. (W. M.)
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CCXLV.
P. B. (Monogram.)
ERECTED To the Memory of . Mrs. POLLY BENEDICT late Wife of Mr. JESSE BENEDICT who died May 3ª. 1808 in the 54th year of her age.
Death like an overflowing stream Sweeps us away, our life's a dream. (F. S.)
CCXLVI.
WAKEMAN BURR
died May 9, 1799 aged 56 years. MARY, his wife died Oct. 26, 1829. aged 83 years. Two sons of theirs JUSTUS, died Oct. 10, 1769. aged 2 years & 8 months. WAKEMAN died Oct 26. 1785 aged 2 years. (W. M.)
NOTE -Wakeman Burr was an Officer in the Revolutionary Army. His wife, Mary Davis was the first to discover the advance of the British in 1779 in Fairfield.
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CCXLVII.
REBECCA Daughter of JUSTIN & DESIRE HOBART Died Oct 27. 1827 Æ 21 Y'rs. (W. M.)
CCXLVIII.
In memory of JANE ANN daughter of Justin & Desire Hobart who died Nov 6, 1815 in her 6, year. (W. M.)
CCXLIX.
J. H. H. H. . Mr. JUSTIN HOBART died April 7th 1809 aged 78 years & 2 monti Mrs. HANNAH HOBART his Wife died Jany. 7th. 1809. aged 71 years & 2 months. JOHN SLOSS HOBART their Son died in NEW YORK Augt. roth. 1803. aged 22 years & 6 months. (F. S.)
NOTE .- Justin Hobart built a " Colonial Home " in 1765. He was a native of Hingham, Mass., and married Hannah Penfield, of Fairfield. Divine service was held here after the Church was burnt in 1779. This house is now owned by Miss Hannah Hobart.
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CCL.
IN MEMORY OF JEROME AN INFANT OF Mr. JUSTIN & Mr . HANNAH HOBART DIED MARCH the 2 1768. (B. S.)
CCLI.
Long Death Face & Wings. Here lies Buried the Body of Mr. NATHANIEL WILSON
who departed this Life on the 8th Day of May A. D 1 7 69 In the 80th Year of his age. (B. S.)
CCLII.
H. & W. In Memory of Mrs. RUTH WILLSON Wife of Mr. NATHANIEL WILLSON who Departed this Life June y® 13th 1775 in the 70th Year of her Age. (F. S.)
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CCLIII.
F. & W.
In Memory of M'. ROBERT WILLSON who Departed this Life March 4th A. D. 1779. In the 64th year of his Age. (B. S.)
CCLIV.
In memory of Catharine, wife of' Robert Wilson, who died Oct. 1, 1810; in her 87th year.
CCLV.
H. & W. Here lyes ye Body of ANNA LAMSON Dautr of ye Reva Mr.JOSEPH & Mrs. ALTHEA LAMSON, who Died July Ioth 1753. Aged - 5 Years. 1 Month & 22 DR. (B. S.)
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CCLVI.
H. & W. To the Memory of Mrs. ALTHEA LAMSON Wife of the Revd. Mr. JOSEPH LAMSON and Dautr. of the Revª M". JAMES WETMORE, Rector of Rye, in NEW YORK PROVINCE. Who departed this Life ye 8th of Feby. 1766 Aged 44 Years.
NOTE .- Rev. Joseph Lamson, an Episcopal clergyman, was successor to Rev. Henry Caner in 1747, which position he occupied till his death, Ang. 12. 1773. His body was interred in this ground, although nothing tangible marks his resting place.
CCLVII.
H. & W.
HERE LYES INTERRED THE BODY OF THE REVD. MR JOSEPH WEBB (THE FAITHFUL PASTOR) OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THIS PLACE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE September 12th A. D. 1732. Aetatis Suae 66.
NOTE .- Rev. Joseph Webb's pastorate in the Cong. Church extended from 1692 to 1732, in which time he baptised 1492 persons. He was one of the first fellows of Yale College to whom the Charter was given. The oldest church record extant in Fairfield is in his own hand writing-Doubtless there were other records which were probably destroyed in the Conflagration in 1779. There are two manuscript sermons in this parish of his, "occasioned by the death of Maj'r Nathan Gold, one of the pious and worthy magistrates of Con- necticut Colony, who deceased at his own house in Fairfield, fourth of March, 1693 4." Mr. Webb also left a valuable memoranda of the terrible storms in 1700, and the family record of his six daughters and three sons. The Webbs are lost sight of to Fairfield, though there are probably some of the descend- ants scattered throughout the country, as Rev. Joseph Webb records 3 sons among his 9 children, thus :
"2. Or + Son Joseph was born Sept. 21st, 1693 on a Thursday morning, sun about an hour high, bapt. at Stratford.
3. Or Son Nehemiah was born Feb'ry 26, 1691-5 on Tuesday morning at break of day, bapt. March 3d, '94.5.
9. Or Son Josiah, born March 16th, 1706-7, being Saturday night after midnight. bapt. Mar. 16th, 1706-7, 1c * ye same day reckoning it to begin in morning."
The Rev. Mr. Webb evidently had no time-piece, none being made in this Country, nor casily imported at that time.
t Contraction for Our. * 1 o'clock.
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CCLVIII.
H. & W.
HERE LYES BURIED YE BODY OF GRACE WEBB, DAUR. TO MR. JOSEPH & ELIZABETH WEBB AGED 21 YEARS & 6 Mº & 4 D'S, DECP MAY YE 17TH I 7 2 2 . (B. S.) .
CCLIX.
HERE LYES BURIED YE BODY OF MRS. ELIZABETH WEBB WIFE TO MR.JOSEPH WEBB AGED 50 YEARS 10 Mº & 15 DS DECD. FEBRY YE 15TH I
7 I 8. 00 (B. S.)
CCLX.
HARRIET MILLS ELY Second child of David & Priscilla Ely was born Sept. 9th. 1813. & died Sept. 13th. 1816. Aged 3 Years & 4 Days. Suffer little children to come unto me, & forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven. (W. M.)
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CCLXI.
The Grave of PRISCILLA STURGES ELY, wife of David Ely, & daughter of the Hon. Jon. Sturges, who departed this life Suddenly Jan 26. 1826, aged 42 years & 6 months.
Universally beloved in life & lamented in death, her serene & uniform piety consoles survivors with the good assurance of hope, that she has entered into rest.
(W. M.)
CCLXII.
H. & W. HERE LYES BURIED VE BODY OF MRS. MARY STURGES WIFE TO MR DAVID STURGES AGED ABOUT 23 YEARS DECD. MARCH YE TH 1 72 I . (B. S.)
CCLXIII.
H. & W. HERE LYES BURIED YE BODY OF MR DAVID STURGES AGED ABOUT 27 YEARS. DECD JAN YE 17 172 I.
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CCLXIV.
H. & W.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. Elizth. Sturges wife to Mr. Samuel Sturges aged 17 years, II mo. & gd's Who Died Febry. ye 9th. Anno Dom 1739. (B, S.)
CCLXV.
Here lyes buried ye Body of Mrs HANNAH JENNINGS Wife to M'. STEPHEN JENNINGS. Who departed this Life March ye gth. 1765 in ye · 49th Year of Her Age. (B. S.)
CCLXVI.
H. & W.
Here lyes buried the Body of Mr. SAMUEL WAKEMAN who departed this Life Augt. 15th. A. D. 1752 in the 39th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
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CCLXVII.
Death's Head.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Joseph Wakeman Esqr, Aged 56 Years. Decd. December ye 5th . th I 7 2 6. (B. S.)
CCLXVIII.
H. & W.
Here lies the Body of Mrs. ELIZABETH BURR Widow of COLLO. JOHN BURR Formerly the wife of JOSEPH WAKEMAN Esq who departed this Life Augt. 18th A. D. 1753. in the 74 Year of her Age. (B. S.)
NOTE .- As Col. John Burr resided within the present limits of Bridgeport and not far from the "Council Oak," he was probably buried in the Old Stratfield, (called also the Pequonnock) ground. He died about 1750. He was closely identified with the interests of Fairfield, and held many responsible trusts, being County Commissary, Deputy, Speaker of the House, Auditor, Judge of County Court and of Probate. He was engaged in the expedition to Nova Scotia as Major. Later he was appointed Colonel. He owned a large farm surrounding his residence, also a "long lot" and several other large grants from the town of Fairfield, besides a large inheritance from his father. He was one of the founders of the now First Congregational church of Bridge- port ; many of Col. John Burr's descendants lie in this ground by names of Dimons. Sturges, Perrys, etc.
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CCLXIX.
H. & W.
HERE LYES YE BODY OF EBENEZER WAKEMAN ESQR. SON TO JOSEPH WAKEMAN ESQR. BROUGHT UP AT YALE COLLEDG IN NEW HAVEN & THEIR COMENST MASTER OF ARTS. AGED 27 YEARS & 7 MONTHS & 15 DS. DECD. SEPR. VE 25TH 1 7 26. (B. S.)
CCLXX.
Mr. Ebenezer Wakeman 1762
NOTE .- This is apparently a foot stone, no head stone is to be found.
CCLXXI.
Bright Angel Face & Wings. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. ANNE WAKEMAN, Wife to MT. EBENEZER WAKEMAN Who Departed this Life July 31st. A. D. 1749 Aged 20 Years. 2 Mº & 25 D's. (B. S.)
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CCLXXII.
F. & W. To the Memory of Mrs. SARAH WARNER late consort of Dr. SETH WARNER who departed this Life Nov™. 27 A. D 1769. In her 41ft Year. (F. S.)
NOTE .- For her Husband, see No. CCCLXIII.
CCLXXIII
(F. S.)
NOTE. Mrs. Fish (a fac-simile of whose head-stone is given on opposite page.) wa : Rebecca Pabodie, of Duxbury, Mass., and was great grand daughter of John Alden, of the May Flower. After the death of her husband, Rev. Joseph Fish, who died in Stonington, in 1781, for fifty years a pastor of the second church in that place, she removed to Fairfield, where she resided with her daughter Mrs. Gen. Gold S. Silliman, till her death. A monument in Stonington commemorates the Rev. Joseph Fish, his wife and three daughters.
CCLXXIV.
H. & W. In Memory of Mrs ABIGAIL SILLIMAN Late Amiable Consort of the Honorable EBENEZER SILLIMAN Esq". She died March 16 A. D. 1772 Aged 65 Years one a Month wanting one day. How lov'd, how vallu'd once avails the 'not To whome related or by whom begot, A heap of duft alone remains of thee ; 'Tis all thou art and all the proud fhall be.
NOTE .- Mrs. Silliman was the daughter of Jonathan Selleck, Esq.
Here lies the Body
of M"" REBECCA FisH worthy confort of the late Rev M. JOSEPH FISH of Soning ton, who died the
27" day of Oct 1785 in the 80" Year of her Adert
Thrice happy The- Who walk if the Christian road And now enjoys Her Savoir oker God
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CCLXXV.
H. & W.
In Memory of the Honble.
EBENEZER SILLIMAN
Efq". For many years fuccefffully a member of the Council & one of the Judges of the Superior Court, in the Colony of Connecticut, Diftinguifh'd with a clear underftanding, a fedate mind, & dignity of deportment, Well verf'd in Jurifprudence, learned in the Law, and religioufly upright He fuftain'd thofe high TRUSTS (and acted in other important Relations) with Honour to himself, to his Family, and to his Country.
And having ferv'd his generation, by the will of God, fell asleep in the 68th Year of his age on the IIth Oct". 1775. 2 I have said ye are gods
but ye fhall die like men.
(F. S.)
NOTE .- Hon. Ebenezer Silliman graduated from Yale in 1727. He was the owner of a large land estate, and influential in all public affairs, being elected to offices in both Church and State. He owned a "Colonial" home on Hol- land Hill, which he inherited from his father, Robert Silliman; it is owned at present by William S. Wilson, and is in good repair.
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CCLXXVI.
Lucinda, wife of Soulen Swift, Gog. Waterloo, New york. departed this life May 16. 1822 . in the 45 year of her age . She died at Fairfield, whether she had travelled in quest of health, cheerfully resigning herself into the hands of her Redeemer in whom she confidently hoped to receive a blessed immortality. She was the delight of her friends, and an armament to her Christian profession. (W. M.)
CCLXXVII.
In memory of JUSTIN HOBART, who died June 3, 1830, Æ 58 yrs. (W. M.)
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CCLXXVIII.
W. & U. HANNAH HOBART,
daughter of Justin Hobart died May 6. 1827, aged 49 y & 7 mo. (W. M.)
CCLXXIX.
In Memory of Miss MARY HOBART who died June 15. 1845 Æ 791 years. (W. M.)
CCLXXX.
H. & W.
Here lies interr'd the body of Doct". THOMAS HILL who died March 8th A. D. 1781. in the 36th. Year of his Age.
tear
Some hearty friend shall drop his On our dry Bones, and say, pear,
Thofe once were ftrong as mine ap And mine muft be as they.
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CCLXXXI.
H. & W. In Memory of M' JOHN WILLSON who died Augt. 3d. 1800 aged 85 years 1 month & 19 days. (F. S.)
CCLXXXII.
H. & W.
In Memory of Mr. EUNICE WILLSON Wife of Mr. JOHN WILLSON
who died Dec". 25th. 1793 in the 75th. year of her age. (F. S.)
CCLXXXIII.
ELIZABETH STURGES, WIFE OF STEPHEN MILLER, DAUGHTER OF JUDGE STURGES, DIED APRIL 10, 1864, AGED 84 YEARS. (W. M.)
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CCLXXXIV.
STEPHEN MILLER DIED June 9, 1843, Æ 74. (W. M.)
CCLXXXV.
In this Spot are deposited the remains of Mrs MARY STURGES widow of the late B. L. Sturges, who died in Fairfield. on the 15. of June 1840. in the 69 year of her age. (W. M.)
CCLXXXVI.
In memory of BARNABAS L. STURGES Son of the late Judge Sturges, who died Sept. 28, 1831 aged 62 years. (W. M.)
NOTE .- Mr. Sturges built the honse in Southport, now owned by Mr. David Banks, in 1800. He built a vessel which was captured by the French on its first voyage. He was the father of the late Jonathan Sturges, the millionaire merchant, who with members of his family lie in the East Burying Ground.
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CCLXXXVII.
In memory of Elizabeth Robinson an infant Obt Nov 9. 1824. (W. M.)
CCLXXXIII.
In this Spot rest the remains of
Mrs. DEBORAH STURGES, widow of the late Hon. Jonathan Sturges who died April 1, 1832. in the 90 year of her age. The faithful wife The affectionate mother : The humble Christian.
NOTE .- Mrs. Sturges was a daughter of Lothrop Lewis, from Barnstable, Mass., who was the second husband of Sarah, daughter of Jonathan Sturges Jr., whose father died in 1711.
CCLXXXIX.
(W. M.)
NOTE .- History speaks of Judge Jonathan Sturges, -a fac-simile of whose head stone is given on opposite page, -as a noble gentleman, an ornament to the town, a scholar, a graduate from Yale in 1759 ; later a member of the House of Representatives, after which he was Judge of the Supreme Court of Conn. IIe was a sufferer in the British invasion of 1779. His home was that which J. Toomey occupies. His grandson, the late Jonathan Sturges, the christian citizen and millionare lies in the East Burying Ground.
In memory of the
Hon. JONATHAN STURGESS, L.L.D. who was born Aug. 23,1740. and died Oct. 4, 1810. aged 19 years
He sustained with high reputation from anearly period a number of the most important offices in the gift of his native State andwas an efficient member of Congress under'the Confederation which vindicated the rights and obtained the Independence of the United States, Wise and prudent as a Statesman. inflexibly upright as d Judge, a faithful friend, an affectionate parent and above all an exemplary Christian. His friends have an assured hope that inhis sudden death he hassed into glory and received the welcome of his Devine Master.
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CCXC.
. JOHN WASSON STURGES Son of LEWIS B. and CHARLOTTE STURGES born Sept. 6th. 1804. & died April 17th. 1810, aged 5 years, 7 months & II days. (F. S.)
NOTE .- Lewis Burr Sturges was a son of Hon. Jonathan Sturges, and a member of Congress. He resided on the premises which Mrs. Catharine Beers owns.
CCXCI.
Legrand C Sturges Born 2ª. of March 1795 & died the 30th. of the same month and Lockwood B. Sturges born 17th of Feby 1796. & died the 22d. of March following. Children of Lewis B. and Charlotte Sturges. (F. S.)
CCXCII.
Death's Head & Wings. Here lyes Buried the Body of Capt. SAMUEL STURGIS Who departed this Life Augft ye 30th. 1763 Aged 5 1 Years & 5 Months. (B. S.)
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CCX.CIII.
H. & W. In memory of Mrs ANN STURGES Relict of Capt SAMUEL STURGES who departed this Life April 17, 1775 In her 56th. Year. (F. S.)
NOTE .- This stone is broken in several pieces.
CCXCIV.
In memory of Mr Jonathan Sturges Jn". who died June 25th 1801 in the 34th year of his age. · (F. S.)
CCXCV.
In Memory of Mrs. ABIGAIL STURGES wife of Mr. SAMUEL STURGES : who died Nov. 29. 1818, aged 76 years. (W. M.)
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CCXCVI.
ROWLAND ROBENSON, son of William & Nabby Robenson died Oct 18. 1813, aged 17 years. : 0: David Robenson son of William & Nabby Robenson ; was drowned Dec 18, 1813 aged 19 years & 6 months. (W. M.)
CCXCVII.
N. R. (Monogram.) In Memory of Mrs NABBY ROBINSON Wife of Capt. WILLIAM ROBINSON who died Feby. 28th 1813 aged 46 years, 6 months and 18 days.
She left a Husband & 10 Children to lament the loss of an agreeable Partner & an affectionate Mother. How lov'd how valu'd once, avails thee not ; To whom related, or by whom begot ; A heap of dust alone remains of thee, 'Tis all thou art, and all the Proud shall be.
(F. S.)
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CCXCVIII.
Grinning Death's Head & Wings. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr JOHN HILL Who Departed this life Decem" ye 17th 1759 in ye 53ª. Year of His Age. (B. S.)
CCXCIX.
Grinning Death Head & Wings. Here lyes Buried the Body of Capt. SAMUEL ROWLAND ; Who Departed this Life November ye 4th Anno Domni. 1748 Aged 62 years. (B. S.)
NOTE .- Henry Rowland settled in Fairfield in 1669. This son (Samuel,) forms the second link in the direct ancestral line of the present Henry Rowland, Esq. Probably Henry Rowland ist is buried in this ground.
CCC.
Grinning Death's Head & Wings. Here lyes ye Body of GRACE ROWLAND Daugtr of Mr Samuel & Mrs EfTHER ROWLAND Who Decd Feby 22nd 1729-30 in ye 22nd Year of Her Age. (B. S.)
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CCCI.
Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. ESTHER ROWLAND Wife to Capt. SAMUEL ROWLAND Who departed this Life Septembr. ye Irth A D. 1744 in ye 63ª Year of Her Age Hark from the Tombs a doleful sound My Eares Attend the Cry ye Living Men come view the ground where you must shortly lie. (B. S.)
CCCII.
H. & W. Here lyes ye Body of ESTHER ROWLAND Daugtr of Mr. DAVID & Mrs. Deborah Rowland who Died Sept 25th 1748 Aged 2 Years & 8 Days. (B. S.)
CCCIII.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs. DEBORAH ROWLAND, Wife to Mr. DAVID ROWLAND Who Departed this life Sept; 29th. A. D. 1748 in y 36th Year of Her Age. (B. S.)
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CCCIV.
H. & W.
To the Memory of Mrs. ELIZABETH ROWLAND Wife of DAVID ROWLAND Esq". She was the Daughter of THOMAS HILL Esqr. and Mrs. MARY HILL She was born Dec™ 27 1726 : and died July 18th A. D. 1753, in the 27th Year of her Age. (B. S.)
CCCV.
ESTHER SMEDLEY, Wife of SAMUEL SMEDLEY, and Daughter of DAVID ROWLAND, Esq". died Septr. 14th. 1792; In the 41st Year of her Age. (F. S.)
CCCVI.
DAVID ROWLAND Esq. Died August 30th 1768 In the 54th. Year of his Age. (F. S.)
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CCCVII.
In Memory of Mrs. ABIGAIL, Relict of Mr. SAMUEL ROWLAND who died May 3, 1801, Æ 85. (W. M.)
CCCVIII.
Memory Mr. Samuel Rowland, who died May 3, 1782 Æ 70. (W. M.)
NOTE .- This Samuel Rowland 2nd, was of the third generation of the name in Fairfield, and father of Andrew Rowland, Esq. of Revolutionary times.
CCCIX.
ANNE, wife of Joseph Squire . died Feb 9, 1832 Aged 73.
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CCCX.
In Memory of ISAAC JENNINGS who died Jan. 6, 1819; . aged 75 years & 7 months.
NOTE .- Isaac Jennings is a family name handed down for several gener- ations. Capt. Isaac Jennings (1881) is an ex-member of legislature and a partner in the Japan Paper Ware Co. with his brothers, Deacon O. W. Jennings and Mr. Augustus Jennings, of Southport.
CCCXI. H. & W. In Memory of Mrs. ABIGAIL JENNINGS Wife of Mr. ISAAC JENNINGS and daughter of COLO ABRAHAM GOULD who died Novr 2ª. I795 aged 41 years wanting 13 days. (F. S.)
CCCXII.
In memory of ELIZABETH MASON, daug r. of Isaac and Abigail Jennings, who died May 8, 1843 aged 70 yrs & 8 mo. (W. M.)
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CCCXIII.
H. & W. Polly Daughter of Mr Isaac & Mrs Abigail Jennings died Sept 24th 1795 aged 1 year & Io months. (F. S.)
CCCXIV.
Colº DAVID DIMON died in the Army of the UNITED STATES, Sept. 18th. 1777, Æt 36 And his remains are here intered. (F. S.)
CCCXV.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr EBENEZER DIMON Who departed this Life May 28th Anno Dom 1746. in ye 42ª Year of His Age. (B. S.)
CCCXVI.
ANN DIMON Daughter of Col. David Dimon died Feb 14, 1816 in the 49th year of her age. (W. M.)
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CCCXVII.
NOTE .- Col. Abraham Gould-a fac-simile of whose head stone is given on opposite page,-was killed on his horse, and his body was brought home on horse back for burial. His sword which was a straight silver mounted and three cornered one, was found stained with the enemy's blood. It is now in possession of a great grandson, Abraham Gould Jennings, of Brooklyn, N. Y. His sash and coat were deposited in the Trumbull Gallery, at. New Haven. Hezekiah Gould was walking on a plank from the wharf to the vessel in N. Y., when the end resting on the vessel fell, and he struek on his breast and was drowned
CCCXVIII.
In Memory of Mrs. ELIZABETH GOULD Relict of Colº. ABRAHAM GOULD who died Sept . 5th. 1815 in the 84th. year of her age.
NOTE .- Col. Gould's home is the one owned by the family of the late Capt. John Gould, whose burial plot is in the East Burial Ground.
CCCXIX.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Thomas Staples aged 86 years, IO Months, Decd. Janry. 6th.
I 7 3 7. (F. S.)
This Stone is Erected by JASON GOULD in memory of his honored Father Col. ABRAHAM GOULD who fell in defence of his Country at RIDGEFIELD
April 27" :777 - aged 44 years And of his deceased Brothers JOHN BURR GOULD died at Sea Junezdiz81
aged 20 years HEZEKIAH GOULD was drowned at NEW York
Oct" go" 1789 aged zo years and DANIEL GOULD
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