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was drowned on the coast of FRANCE Dec! 2 8 .1790
aged so years
CCCXX.
In memory of EUNICE ROBENSON, wife of Wm. Robenson Jr.,
who died May 17, 1829 aged 40 years (W. M.)
CCCXXI.
Wm. Robenson
son of Capt. Joseph W : & Nabby Davis, died Nov. 5, 1825 aged 2 years & 4 months. (W. M.)
CCCXXII.
In memory of Wm. Robenson Jr. who died July 7, 1823; aged 31 years.
And his son Orlando I. died June 21, 1823, aged 9 months. (W. M.)
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CCCXXIII.
In memory of AMELIA A. daughter of William & Eunice Robinson, who died Nov. 10, 1837 Aged 17 years. (W. M.)
CCCXXIV.
In Memory of BENJAMIN son of William & Nabby Robinson: who died Jan. 21, 1822, aged 23 y: 2 m. 12 d. Our life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh ; The moment when our lives begin, We all begin to die.
(W. M.)
CCCXXV.
In memory of SILVESTER ; son of William & Jerusha Robinson ; who died June 20, 1820 aged 9 months. (W. M.)
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CCCXXVI.
memory of JERUSHA T. second wife of Capt Om. Habensan who died July 20 . 1826. aged 42 years. (W. M.)
CCCXXVII.
Mrs. SARAH SQUIRE, Wife of Capt JOSEPH SQUIRE and Daughter of the late Revd. ANDREW ELIOT D. D. of BOSTON died 8th. May 1799 in her 44th Year. (F. S.)
CCCXXVIII.
JOSEPH SQUIRE died Nov 26. 1825, aged 73. (W. M.)
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CCCXXIX.
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In memory of ANNA, wife of NOAH BURR who died Mar 17, 1830 aged 45, Isaac J. Burr their son died Sept 2 1840 aged 19. (W. M.)
NOTE .- Mrs. Burr was born Anna Jennings, her husband lived till 1859; probably he was placed in some other burying ground.
CCCXXX.
Grinning Death Head. In Memory of Miss ELIZABETH SQUIRE who departed this Life March the 15th 1784. Aged 27 Years.
CCCXXXI.
I712.+ APRELL 27 A. H.
NOTE .- This is a rough stone in its normal condition for contour and surface ; it probably was to a Hill-judging from the initials and the contiguity of the next stone.
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CCCXXXII.
H. & W. Here Lyes Buried ye Body of Deach WILLIAM HILL Who Departed this Life April 19th Anno Dom1 1736 ye 78th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
NOTE .- William Hill was Town Clerk for several years, and took an active part in the Church.
CCCXXXIII.
S. +.
NOTE .- This is wholly unintelligible-Probably it was also to a Hill. H being partly obliterated.
CCCXXXIV.
TO THE MEMORY of
FRANCIS FORGUE
Late useful Physician & refpe- cted Citizen of this Town Who fell afleep in CHRIST. Feby 26th. A. D. 1783 in the 54th year of his Age. To him to die was Gain to others Lofs. This Life is Nought, ETERNITY is ALL.
(W. M.)
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CCCXXXV.
H. & W. The Corruptible of SARAH, first, Widow of JAMES DENNIE, & after of Dr FRANCIS FORGUE who departed Jany 24th 1796. Aged 72 Years. (F. S.)
CCCXXXVI.
Mrs. SARAH SAYRE, Consort of Revd. JAMES SAYRE, Daughter of Mr. JAMES DENNIE,
departed this Life Dec", 15th. 1797, Æt 41 (F. S.) (See No. LXXVI.)
CCCXXXVII.
H. & W. In Memory of Mrs. MARY NICHOLS, Dautr of Mr. DAVID and Mrs. ABIGAIL THOMPSON who was born ye 3ª Day of April 1733 & departed this Life ye 18th Day of Nov 1768 Aged 35 years & 7 months. (B. S.)
CCCXXXVIII. 123
MRS ANN DIMON wife of Colº. David Dimon, died March 9. 1812 age 70. (W. M.)
CCCXXXIX.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of M' JOHN THOMPSON Who was born the 21st Day of FebTy 1687 and departed this Life ye Ioth Day of April 1759 in ye 73ª Year of His Age. . (B. S.)
CCCXL.
Here lyes Buried the Body Of Mrs ABIGAIL THOMPSON Who Departed this Life July 15th A. D. 1753 Aged 25 Years & 2 Months. (B. S.)
.
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CCCXLI.
H. & W. Here lyes Buried the Body of
DEACON JOHN THOMPSON aged 83 years DECD March ye Ist
I 734 . (B. S.)
NOTE .- This stone lies broken in pieces on the ground.
CCCXLII.
Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mrs.SARAH
THOMPSON. Relict of Deacon John Thompson Who Died JUNE ye 4th Anno Domni 1747 in y-e S7th Year of Her Age. (B, S.)
CCCXLIII.
Here lyes ye Body Here lyes ye Body of Nathan Leavitt
of David Leavitt
Who Died Sept
Who Died Septr 13th11746, Aged 3 17th 1746 Aged I
Years I mo. & 20 D's Year 9 mo & II D's Children of Mr Jacob & M's Cate Leavitt.
(B. S.)
١
CHER ES BODY OF
THE HONO NATHAN GOLD
EST LELY COUCHNOUR OF
HIS MAJESTIES COLONY DE
CONNECT CUT DEC" OCE
THE 3 1. 7 234
ANTALIS SUA 60 YEARS
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CCCXLIV.
H. & W.
Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. SAMUEL GOULD who departed this Life Oct". ye Irth 1769 in ye 77th Year of His Age. (B. S.).
NOTE .- Samuel Gould was grand-son of the first settler of the name of Gould, and father of Col. Abraham Gould. He married Esther Bradley and possessed the Gould homestead.
CCCXLV.
(B. S.)
NOTE .- This Nathan Gold,-a fac-simile of whose head-stone is given on opposite page,-was son of Major Nathan Gold, a wealthy and educated gentleman, a landholder in Fairfield 1649, and in 1653 a purchaser of property, some of which is possessed at present by some of his descendants. He was one of the nineteen petitioners named in the Charter of Connecticut, and member of the Council from 1657 to 1694. Rev. Joseph Webb preached his funeral sermon. (See No. CCLVII.) In all probability his remains lie near his son Nathan Gold, Jr., who married (1) Hannah Talcott of Hartford, (2) Sarah- . He served as town clerk from 1684 to 1706. He was town clerk and deputy governor, with Peter Burr for assistant from 1706 to 1724. In 1712 he was chief justice of the Supreme Court. He is spoken of in the church records as "the worshipfull Capt. Gold"; again as Hon. Nathan Gold Esq., D. G .- His children were: Abigail, wife of Rev. Thomas Hawley of Ridgefield ; John, Nathan, Samuel, Joseph, Rev. Hezekiah, Onesimus, David and Martha, some of whom lie in this ground.
CCCXLVI.
H. & W.
Here Lyes Buried the Body of JOHN GOULD Esq". Who departed this Life Sept. the 23ª. 1766 in the 79th Year of His Age. (B. S.)
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CCCXLVII.
This Monument is erected By order of WILLIAM BURR
in Commemoration of his honoured mother Amelia who lived the partner and the widow of Ebenezer Burr son of Samuel & Elizabeth Burr late of Fairfield. Deceaft alfo lived the partner and died the widow of Abel Gold Son of Samuel Gold late of Fairfield Deceast was the Daughter of Ebenezer Silliman Esq". late of Fairfield Deceaft was born in the Year 1736 and died in the Year 1794 Aged 58 Years. (F. S.)
(See CCXXVII.)
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CCCXLVIII.
H. & W. IIANNAH Gold the Daughter of JOHN GOLD ESQR. of FAIRFIELD. She was born Septr.20th. 1716 & died Ñov !. 25th N. S. 1752 Æ 36. Who knew her worth while Life supports their frame,
From dark Oblivion shall fecure her Name When thefe fhall fail, the folid Rock fhall fhow How lov'd, how priz'd fhe paft her Life below, How Virtues facred Laws, Actions fway't ; By Kindnefs, Charity & Love difplayed, Kindred & Friends her kindly Aid confef't ; And needy Souls her timely bounty bleft A Freind unfhaken in adverfity. Ready to aid, or needed help fupply A Flood of tears bedew'd her funeral herfe ; And marked their grief in monumental verfe. (See No. CCCXLVI.)
CCCXLIX.
In memory of Mrs. SARAH Relict of NATH'L L. STURGES who died Nov. 2. 1841. Æ 71 Years. (W. M.)
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CCCL.
In memory of John Hives, son of George & Ann Hives, of Gotham, County of Nottingham, England who died Dec 7, 1822 aged 49 years 6 months. (W. M.)
CCCLI.
ROBERT
Son of Peter & Isabella Johnston . died
Sept. 14. 1824 aged 7 months & 2 days. (W. M.)
CCCLII.
In Memory of Mrs SARAH CARSON Wife of Mr. WALTER CARSON
who died Nov 20 1814 in the 59th year of her age. (F. S.)
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CCCLIII.
In Memory of M' WALTER CARSON who died April 29th. 1799 aged 47 years.
NOTE .- Walter Carson taught school in Fairfield more or less for 28 years, And was known as " Master Carson." He evidently was a popular teacher, and propably did much toward educating the youths of Fairfield. His salary was £40 per year.
CCCLIV.
J. G. (Monogram.)
This monument is erected in memory of M' JASON GOULD who departed this life June 17th 1810 aged 39 years 5 months and 2 days. NOTE .- (See No. CCCXVII.)
CCCLV.
This monument is erected in memory of CATHARINE GOULD Daughter of M' JASON & Mrs. CATHARINE GOULD who died Octº. 22d. 1806 aged 10 months & I day.
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CCCLVI.
In memory of CATHARINE daughter of Jasen and Catharine Gould who departed this Life June 21st 1809 in the first year of her age.
CCCLVII.
H. & W. In memory of STANDFAST WYATT son of JOSEPH & Huldah Wyatt who departed this Life ye 2 of Decembr 1783 Aged 5 Months.
Fresh in the morn the Summer rose Hangs withered ere 'tis noon We scarce enjoy the balmy gift But mourn the Pleasure gone.
(F. S.)
CCCLVIII.
H. & W.
In memory of Mrs HULDAH WYATT wife of MT JOSEPH WYATT who departed this Life ye 6 of November A. D. 1783 Aged 23 years 4 months & 16 days.
In thy fair book of Life divine My God Infcribe her name. There let it fill some Humble place Beneath the slaughter'd Lamb.
(F. S.)
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CCCLIX.
H. & W. In Memory of ALICE WYATT Daug hter of Joseph & Huldah Wyatt who departed this Life March ye 18th A. D. 17- Aged 8 Months & 16 days.
When Spring appears, when violets blow And shed a rich Perfume, its last ! How soon the Fragrance breathes How Short Livd is the Bloom (F. S.)
CCCLX.
In memory of DIMON STURGES who died Jan 16. 1829. aged 74 years.
NOTE .- Among his descendants are Solomon & Eben Sturges, Bankers. in Ohio, large real estate owners and men of unlimited influence.
CCCLXI.
H. & W. Here Lyes Buried the Body of M' ABEL WHEELER who departed this life March the 27th 1772 in ye 36th year of his age. Hark from the tombs a doleful found my ears attend the cry Ye living men come view the ground where you must shortly lie. ..
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CCCLXII.
Here Lyes Buried the Body of Mr Jonathan Wheeler who departed this Life February ye 20. 1772 in ye 86 Year of His Age.
CCCLXIII.
H. & W. To The
memory of Doct'r SETH WARNER
who departed this
Life April 14th 1769
In the 36th. Year of his Age. (F. S.)
(See No. CCLXXII.)
CCCLXIV.
HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF MR. THOMAS HANFORD DECD MAY THE 14TH I 7 3 1 IN THE 32D YEAR OF HIS AGE.
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CCCLXV.
H. & W. In memory of SARAH DIMON Daughter of Mr WILLIAM & Mrs ESTHER DIMON who died Octoº 1778 In the 13th year of her Age.
CCCLXVI.
H. & W. In memory of M's ESTHER DIMON wife of M' WILLIAM DIMON
who departed this Life Decr 2ª 1786. In the 43ª year of her Age. : (F. S.)
CCCLXVII.
In memory of WILLIAM DIMON who departed this life Sept 22ª 1810 in the 72ª year of his age. (W. M.)
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CCCLXVIII.
PRISCILLA DIMON, DIED Feb 15, 1854. In the 77 year of her age. (W. M.)
CCCLXIX.
H. & W.
MT8 MARY BETTS, the Daughter of JOHN GOLD ESQR. of FAIRFIELD and Wife of 'THADDEUS BETTS A. M. of RIDGEFIELD was born June ye 4th O. S. 1731 ; enter'd into matrimony Novr. 8, N. S. 1752 ; & died on ye 20th of ye fame Month Et. Anno' 22nd. Beneath this Tomb in humble filence lies The modeft, virtuous, tender, prudent, wise ; Fair Virtue's Path, in early Youth she trod ; Spurn'd luring Vices, & rever'd her God. Her tender foul. Benevolence pofeft ; And foft Compafsion, moved for the Diftreft : The Great & worthy did her Honours fhare ; The Poor & deftitute, partook her care, Beloved of by All, fhe paft her mortal Life ; Stranger to Noife, contention. Rage & ftrife : Her Kindred's joy, her Confort's better part Her Friends delight; & joy of ev'ry heart, But Ah : too foon from budding blifs fhe flies : To Day a Bride, anon a Corpse f he lies Like Flowers expende to the vernal Sky, They bud, they bloom, they wither, fade & die. (See CCCXLVI.)
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CCCLXX.
J. B. (Monogram.) E. B. (Monogramı.) This Stone was Erected by Capt. ELEAZER BULKLEY to the Memory of his Father M' JAMES BULKLEY
who died Feby 13th. 1803 aged 73 years and Mrs ELIZABETH his Mother who died June 27th 1809 aged 71 years Likewise to his Sister MARY who died 1779 aged 22 years and his Brother ANDREW who died 1788 aged 14 years . also to his Brother MOSES who died 1796 aged 20 years and his Brother JAMES who died at NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Sept. 15th. 1805 aged 37 years.
NoTE .- James Bulkley was the son of Peter and Haunah Ward Bulkley. He married Elizabeth Whitehead. They had issue of ten children, one of whom, Capt. Eleazer Bulkley married Mary, daughter of Jonathan Ogden of Mill Plain. (See No. XLII.) James Bulkley was a weaver and intended Eleazer should learn the same trade, but he preferring a sea faring life followed the water. He was a privateersman for two years; subsequently he followed the coasting business, purchasing vessels as his circumstances demanded, and 93 his sons grew up, placed them in partnership with himself, forming the shipping firm of E. Bulkley & Sons, in New York. He was a patriot and republican of the "old school," and took a lively interest in the welfare of his Country, whose independence he had assisted in establishing. He died Feb. 5,1843.
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CCCLXXI.
H. & W. -
GOLD SELLECK SILLIMAN Esq'. Attorney at Law. Justice of the Peace and during the late War Colonel of Horse and Brigadier General of Militia died July 21st 1790. Aged 58 Years : Having discharged these - and other public Offices,
with Reputation and dignity : and in private life shone The affectionate Husband tender Parent exemplary Christian and Man of fervent Piety. (F. S.)
NOTE .- Gen. Silliman had charge of an important post; the southwestern frontier of Connecticut, which, on account of the long occupation of the City of New York. Westchester County, and Long Island. by the British, required great vigilance and efficiency. He took part in the battle of Long Island, and bore a perilous and honorable part in the battle of White Plains, N. Y., and on this, as on several other occasions narrowly escaped the enemy's balls. Gen. Silliman enjoyed Washington's confidence. He was so obnoxious to the Brit- ish that they sought to take him prisoner, which they succeeded in doing. Hin won William, although sick with fever and ague, was also captured, and the two were borne to Long Island, where they were retained as prisoners some montha before they were discharged. His house is yet standing on Holland Hill, near his father, Ebenezer Silliman's, and is also a "colonial." The window is shown where the ruffians entered. Gen. Silliman was a pillar in the Congrega- tional Church and a conscientious lawyer. He was & scholar. patriot and christian. He graduated from Yale in 17:2.
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CCCLXXII.
H. & W.
Here lies buried the Body of Mrs MARTHA SILLIMAN, wife of G. SELLECK SILLIMAN, Efqr. who died August first, 1774 aged 41 Years. I Mon & 23 D. Sweet Soul, we leave thee to thy Rest : Enjoy thy Jesus and thy God. Till we from Bands of Clay releast. Spring out & Climb the Shining Road While the dear Dust she leaves behind Sleeps in thy Bosom, Sacred Grave Or does she seek, or has she found her Babe Amongst the Infant Nation of the blest And claspt it to her Sooul to Satiate there. The Young maternal Love. thrice happy Child That saw the Light & turned its Eyes aside From our dim Regions to the Eternal Sun And led the Parents Way to Glory.
Watts.
(F. S.)
NOTE .- Gen. G. S. Silliman married (1) Martha Davenport of East Haven. She was mother of William, referred to in note of CCCLXXI. He married (2) Mary, daughter of Rev. Joseph & Mrs. Rebecca Fish, (see CCLXX III) and widow of the Rev. John Noyes. Gen. G. S. Silliman died leaving her & widow the second time. She subsequently married Dr. J. Dickinson in 1801 and died at Wallingford, July 2, 1818, aged 83. A panel in the shaft of the new monument to Rev. Joseph Fish of North Stonington is dedicated thus to her memory. "Mary, daughter of Joseph & Rebecca Fish, wife of Rev. Johr Noyes 1758. Gen. Gold S. Silliman 1775. Dr. J. Dickinson 1804, died in Wallingford, July 2, 1818, Æt 83. Cheerful piety graced her life and sustained her in death."
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CCCLXXIII.
H. & W.
Here lies buried the Body of Mis PRISCILLA SILLIMAN only Daughter of GOLD SELL- ECK SILLIMAN EsQ" and Mrs MARTHA SILLIMAN his Wife, who was born June 22 1772 and died Nov 23ª. 1773. aged one Year, five Months & I day. Happy the Babe, who, privileg'd by Fate, To fhorter Labour, and a lighter Weight, Receiv'd but Yesterday the Gift of Breath, Order'd To-morrow to return to Death (F. S.)
CCCLXXIV.
H. & W. Here lies Inter'd the Remains of the Amiable Mrs ANNA SILLIMAN, confort of Mr. WILLIAM SILLIMAN & Daughter Of JOHN ALLEN Esqr; who was born Janr. 18th. 1757 & dep- arted this Life on the 14th day of Jan" 1776 aged 19 Years wanting four Days. A fincere Christian. Early. not fudden was fair Anna's fate. Soon not furprifing Death his vifit paid ; Her Thought went forth to meet him on his way. Nor Gaiety forgot it was to Die- Sweet Harmonist ! and beautiful as fweet ! And Young as beautiful! and foft as young ! And Gay as foft ! and Innocent as Gay ! Early, bright, tranfient, chafte, as morning dew She fparkled, was exhal'd & went to Heaven. William, thy lonely Mate now gives thee joy ; Nor will he take his leave fo foon to follow.
(F. S.)
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CCCLXXV.
IN MEMORY OF GOLD SELLECK SILLIMAN ESQ. who died in Brooklyn. New York. June 3, 1868. in the 918%. year of his age. And of BENJAMIN SILLIMAN L. L. D. More than fifty years Professor of Natural Science in Yale College, who died in New Haven, Connecticut. Nov 24, 1861. in the 86th year of his age, Their remains are interred in the places of their decease. Eminent for Honor, Generosity, Affection, Patriotism, Intellectual Culture, and Christian Principle. They were bound together through life by the strongest fraternal ties, They were sons of GENERAL GOLD S. SILLIMAN, who died A. D. 1790. and grandsons of HONORABLE EBENEZER SILLIMAN, deceased A. D. 1775 ; who was the son of ROBERT SILLIMAN deceased A. D. 1718, and grandson of Daniel Silliman deceased A. D 1690, All of Fairfield. Their children add this to the record of their ancestors A. D. 1877. (F. S.).
NOTE .- Without doubt, Daniel and Robert Silliman lie in this ground, and the five generations cover a space of over 200 years, showing great longevity in the family. These two brothers Gold S. and Benjamin, were reared in the "Colonial" now owned Mr. Bradley Nichols, on Holland Hill. The school house stands on the same site where they attended school, which was situated upon a " basis of granite rock, with loose masses and cliff of it on the descend- ing hill." For a more extended history of Prof. Benjamin Silliman, see "Life of Benjamin Silliman," by Prof. G. P. Fisher, of Yale College, in two vols. 12 mo.
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CCCLXXVI.
In Memory of Mr. JUDSON STURGES, who departed this life Dec'. 12 A. D. 1782 aged 34 years.
and of his son HENRY J. STURGES, who died at Kingston Jamaica Decr 25th A. D. 1793 aged 13 years. (F. S.)
CCCLXXVII.
In memory of ABIGAIL NICHOLS widow of Allen Nichols who died Dec 30, 1831,
aged 62 years. Also of
Allen Nichols,
who died in Boston,
Nov. 1803. aged 40 years. (W. M.)
NOTE .- Allen Nichols invested his means in a large vessel for coasting, which was a resource of great revenue at that era; but unfortunately it was captured by the French privateers and proved irreparably lost to him. The following year he died of yellow fever, in Boston, leaving a widoyr and three small children.
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CCCLXXVIII.
In Memory of Cap *. HEZEKIAH STURGES who died April 27th I792 In the 67th Year of his Age.
NOTE .- Capt. Hezekiah Sturges was the son of Solomon Sturges, who was killed in cold blood by the British, July 9, 1779, and whose. body probably lies in these grounds. When he heard the British had landed, he called for his horse, which, being brought, he mounted and started for his cattle, which were near the beach, with the hope of rescuing them from plunder. The Brit- ish seeing him, a soldier fired and wounded him so that he was unable to retain his hold on the horse, so crawling under a tree, another British soldier run him through with a bayonet, thus terminating his existence. Solomon left three aons: Hezekiah, Joseph and Judson; they were grandsons of John Sturges, born about 1624 or 1625 and died in 1700; in all probability he also lies in this ground. Joseph died on board a prison ship in New York. He was born June 25, 1738, and married Sarah, daughter of Ebenezer Dimon, and had six children. Hezekiah was a farmer of goodly estate, his residence was in the rear of the spreading elm on Miss Mary Nichols' premises. The enemy met. here and had a bountiful repast after the inmates fled for safety, after gratify- ing their appetites they burnt to the ground all that was left. During the following winter Hezekiah Sturges drew timber from the distant woods and built anew. In this house was space devised and employed for religious pur- poses, the Episcopalians being permitted to hold their services here till they could erect a church edifice, which was located a few rods distant. He was a man loyal to his country and to his church.
CCCLXXIX.
In memory of Mrs ABIGAIL STURGES Relict of Capt. HEZEKIAH STURGES. who died Novr 218t 1803. in the 71st year of her age. (F. S.)
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CCCLXXX.
H. & W.
HERE LYES YE BODY OF MR. JOHN WHEELER JUNR DECD FEBRUARY VE 19TH 1 7 2 5-6 IN VE 32D YEAR OF HIS AGE.
(B. S.)
CCCLXXXI.
H. & W. In Memory of MTS LIDY WHEELER Confort to Left. JOHN WHEELER who departed this Life November ye 12th A. D. 1747 in the 57th Year of her Age.
(F. S.)
CCCLXXXII.
H. & W. In Memory of Left JOHN WHEELER who departed this Life March the 19th A. D. 1754 in the 92 Year of his Age. (F. S.)
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CCCLXXXIII.
In Memory of Mrs. DEBORAH WHEELER Wife of Capt ICHABOD WHEELER who departed this Life May 5th 1799 in the 69th year of
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her age. A Sincere Christian. (W. M.)
CCCLXXXIV.
In memory of Capt. ICHABOD WHEELER who died Sept. 14th I806 in the 8Ist year of his age. But Oh! the Soul never dies.
CCCLXXXV.
In Memory of Mrs LYDIA WHEELER Wife of ME JOHN WHEELER who departed this Life May 24th 1799, in the 29th year of her age. (W. M.)
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CCCLXXXVI.
HERE LYES YE BODY OF GRACE STARLIN DAUGTR OF MR WILLIAM & MRS ABIGALL STARLIN; WHO DIED JANRY 17TH 1743 IN YE TH8 YEAR OF HER AGE.
CCCLXXXVII.
H. & W.
Here lies Buried ye Body of Mrs. MARTHA BUDINGTON wife of MT EDWARD BUDINGTON, who departed this Life April ye 7th I 7 5 9 in the 55th Year of her Age. (B. S.)
CCCLXXXVIII.
In
In
memory of ELIZABETH B.
memory of WILLIAM
daughter of
son of Jasen and Catharine Gould Jasen and Catharine Gould who departed this life June 19th 1812 in the 18th year of her age.
who departed this life Auguft 7th 1812, in the 13th year of his age. (F. S.)
NOTE .- (See No. CCCLIV.)
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CCCLXXXIX.
H. & W.
HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF MR. ISAAC FREEMAN DECD MAY VE 21T. 1732 IN THE 46TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.
(F. S.)
COCXC.
In memory of LOTHROP LEWIS Esq. who departed this Life Nov'r 23ª 1773 in his 72ª year.
CCCXCI.
H. & W.
HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF MRS SARAH LEWIS WIFE to MR LATHROP LEWIS WHO DIED MAY 15th 1756, IN THE 52D YEAR OF HER AGE.
(F. S.)
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CCCXCII.
H. & W.
In memory of SARAH OSBORN, the Daughter of LOTHROP LEWIS, A. M. and Wife of SETH OSBORN, She was born June 28th A. D. 1735 O. S. & departed this Life July ye 2ª A. D. 1751 N. S. Æt 18.
Thrice happy she tho' cover'd with Dust. Her better Part triumphs among the just.
(F. S.)
CCCXCIII.
Here Lyes Buried the Body of M' SETH OSBORN, Who departed this Life February the 16th 1774 in ye 47th Year of His Age.
CCCXCIV.
M' Sturgis Lewis, (F. S.)
NOTE .- This is probably a foot-stone, the head-stone is missing.
CCCXCV.
H. & W. Here lies buried the Body of M' PETER STURGIS, who departed this Life May 6th. 1757, in the 72ª. Year of His Age. (F. S.)
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CCCXCVI.
H. & W. In Memory of Mrs. HANNAH STURGES, Widow of Mr. PETER STURGES ; Who departed this Life Auguft the 6th 1771 in ye Soth Year of Her Age. (F. S.)
CCCXCVII.
In Memory of The Revd NOAH HOBART A. M.
Ordained Pastor of the first Church of Christ in Fairfield February 7th 1732 In which Station He served God and his Generation With Fidelity and UfEFULLNESS Until December 6th 1773, When he was taken From the approaching troubles To receive The mercy of God thro' Christ
Remember them who have spoken unto you the Word of God whose Faith follow.
NOTE .- Rev. Noah Hobart, suggested as a colleague to Rev. Joseph Webb in his old age, was called to be his successor by vote of the society. Mr. Hobart was well versed in the learned languages. deeply read in history, phil- osophy and theology. His preaching was sound, experimental and instructive. He published treatises in regard to several controversies which agitated the Churches. His works now extant prove him to have been among the most eminent divines and controversialists of his time. He was also a Fellow of Yale College. During his ministry, the meeting house was built which was consumed at the burning of the town. This was his only pastoral charge. In the church record is the following : "The Revd. Noah Hobart was born at Hingham, in the Massachusetts Jany. 2ª, 1705-6, old stile, and was ordained to the pastoral charge of this church, Feby. 17th, 1732-3. There were baptised during his ministry, 909 persons."
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CCCXCVIII.
H. & W.
HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF MRS. ELLEN HOBART WIFE TO THE REVD MR. NOAH HOBART DIED AUGUST 4TH A. D. 1753 IN THE 43D YEAR OF HER AGE. (F. S.)
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H. & W. To THE MEMORY OF NOAH HOBART
Son of Noah & Ellen Hobart
Born June 18, 1743,
Died Sept 12 1747. Of such is the Kingdom of God. (F. S.)
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