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His sound judgement, quick perception, nice discrimination and un- compromising unpartiality, eminently fitted him for the office he held. He was no less esteemed in all the relations of private and domestic life, his truth and weight of character having bound to him a large family of children and secured the attachment of many friends. He departed this life in a confiding trust in God's promises and in the full hope of a blessed immortality.
The grave of Mary Earle, wife of Judge Earle, who was among the best of women and lived and died unto the Lord, Bemoaned by numerous rela- tives and friends. She departed this life on the 11th day of December 1836, in the 54th Year of her age.
Sacred to the memory of a true disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ, Cath- erine Spencer Earle, beloved wife of Richard T. Earle. In peace she departed this life Feb. 18th, 1848, in the 34th year of her age.
"Blessed are the pure in heart."
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth A. Spencer, beloved wife of Richd T. Earle, Died Aug 28th, 1868, in the 64th year of her age.
She was a woman of very decided character, a sincere Christian, with a heart full of love to God & a hand ever ready to help the needy.
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Richard T. Earle, husband of the two pious wives, Cather- ine and Elizabeth Spencer, leaves on his monument a record of repentance and humility. He is spoken of in his obituary as a "kind-hearted, genial gentleman and well-known for his charity and benevolence."
Richard T. Earle of Winton. Born December 22, 1816; Died Janu- ary 21, 1895.
"God be merciful to me a sinner."
Sacred to the memory of Henrietta M. (Earle), beloved wife of David Stewart. She departed this life on the 5th day of April 1839, in the 27th year of her age.
Sacred to the memory of Philip Henry Feddeman, who was born the 10th October 1795, and died deeply lamented on the 1st day of Septr. 1830.
In Memory of Elizabeth Ann Feddeman, Widow of Philip Henry Fedde- man. She died deeply lamented on the 29th day of November 1836, in the 35th year of her age, Leaving five infant children, two sons and three daughters, to deplore their irreparable loss.
Sacred to the Memory of Old Uncle Anthony, the faithful family servant of the Hon. Richard Tilghman Earle. He died on the 22d day of Feb. 1847, aged 77.
To the Memory of Mother Polly, wife of Uncle Anthony, the friend as well as the nurse of our Mother, Mary Earle, is this stone erected by those she loved and nursed on her knee. She died on the 21st. day of October, 1843, aged 76.
A new monument to the Earle family is inscribed on the four sides as follows:
James Earle, of Craglethrope, England, Settled in Maryland with his family Nov. 1683.
Richard T. Earle, Judge of the Highest Courts of Md. from 1809 to 1834. "Justice and Judgment are the habitation of thy throne."
Mary Earle, Daughter of Judge Tilghman, and wife of Judge Earle of Maryland.
"Her children rise up and call her blessed."
Susanna to the memory of her father and mother.
At "Readbourne" is a stone to the memory of James Hollyday :
To the memory of James Holliday Esq., who departed this life on the eighth day of October 1747.
He was for many years one of his Lordship's Council And in public and
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private Life Always supported the Character of a Worthy Gentleman and good Christian.
"Readbourne " house was built by the above in or about the year 1733. His wife (widow Lloyd, née Sarah Covington) was buried in England, where she went to visit a daughter by her first marriage, after James Hollyday's death. Other of the Hollyday stones are:
James Hollyday obit 9th Jan'y 1807, Atat 48.
Susanna, Relict of James Hollyday, Born July 17, 1770; Died Aug. 19, 1849.
Frisby, 4th son of Ja's and Susanna Hollyday, Born April 25th 1801; Died Feb'y 15, 1821.
Anna M. C. Jones, only daughter of Ja's and Susanna Hollyday, Born 2, 1796; Died June 1823.
To Our Dear Father, Henry Hollyday, second son of Henry Hollyday, second son of James and Susanna Hollyday, Born Jan'y 15, 1798; De- parted this life Sept 15, 1865.
Anna Maria, wife of Henry Hollyday, Born Oct. 9, 1805, Died March 5, 1855. A sincere Christian.
James Henry, eldest son of Henry and Anna M. Hollyday, Born Jan'y 14, 1834; Died Feb'y 2, 1846.
Mary Robins, 6th daughter of Hy' and Anna M. Hollyday, Born Sept. 18, 1845; Died Nov. 19, 1846.
Nannie Ringgold, Eldest daughter of Hy' and Anna M. Hollyday, Born Oct. 18, 1833; Died Dec. 18, 1849.
Mother Milly, A Faithful servant, Died in 1848, Aged about 75 years.
The oldest stones in St. Luke's churchyard at Church Hill are:
In Memory of David Latemer, laid here 1st of March 1795, in the 28th Year of his Age.
In Memory of John Lenox, who departed this life May 26th 1807, In the 16th year of His age.
On the Cacy place near Church Hill is a stone inscribed:
Beneath this stone are interr'd the remains of Joshua Seney, who was born near the spot which now contains his ashes, March 4th, 1756, And died Oct. 20th 1798.
From the commencement of the American Revolution, at various Periods of his Life, he filled with ability some of the highest stations and discharged
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with Integrity some of the most important duties to which his native State could appoint him, Preserving through the whole a Character both private and public unstained by a single vice; in 1776 a whig, a Democrat in 1798, he jealously and unceasingly maintained the liberties of his Country and died as he had lived, an honest man and a Christian.
This stone lies in an inclosure, used as a pasture, though other stones, to members of the Seney family, show that it was used as a family graveyard as late as the year 1882.
In the old cemetery at "Meadow and Vale" are many stones. Some of the inscriptions here are:
Dowdail Thompson, son of Augustine Thompson Esq., born Sept. the 23rd, 1718; Died April ye 28th 1756, Aged 37 years.
Here Lyeth ye body of Augustine Thompson Esqr., who departed this Life ye 26 Day of February 1738, Aged 48 years.
Underneath this stone Lies Interred the Body of Mrs. Augustine Thomp- son, Wife of Ezehiel Forman Esquire and Daughter of Captain Thomas Marsh and Mary his wife. She was born the 14th day of April 1740 and Departed this Life the 21st of February 17, -- [ ?].
This stone is consecrated to the memory of the best of Mothers by her affectionate son Thomas Marsh Forman.
Here lies the Body of Mary, wife of Capt. Thomas Marsh and Daughter of Augustine Thompson Esq., who Departed this Life the 14th of June 1740, Aged 25 years.
On footstone: " Prepare to follow."
Here Lieth the Body of M. Ann Marsh, wife of Capt. Thomas Marsh and Daughter of Willm. Frisby Esq., who Departed this life the 21st of April 1756, Aged 34 years.
To the Memory of Coln. John Thompson, who departed this life Sept. 7th, 1803, Æ. 63 years.
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Dr. Wm. Murray and relict of Col. John Thompson, who died March 29th 1840, aged 27 years and 7 months.
"Let me die the death of the righteous: let my last end be like his."
John Keene of M., Born Nov. 28th, 1777; Died Jan'y 28th 1815.
Beneath this stone are interred the Remains of Doctor Samuel Thompson, who died on the 17th day of November 1799, Aged 51 years and 7 months.
Col. Samuel T. Harrison Died June 3rd, 1863, Aged 59 years.
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."
In memory of George Anna H., Wife of W. H. Newnam and Daughter of W. L. B. Deford, Born March 5th 1845, Died April 16th, 1874.
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In Memory of Margaretta, wife of W. H. Newnam and Daughter of Col. Saml. T. Harrison, Born Oct. 1, 1830, Died July 1, 1867. Aged 36 years and 9 months.
John A. Newnam Died July 4, 1860, Aged 5 months and 24 days.
Spencer Harrison Died May 27, 1865, in the 28th year of his age. "Here the prisoner is at rest."
Susan F. Harrison Died Sept. 2, 1862, Aged 57 years.
"Return unto thy rest O my soul, for the Lord hath dealt Bountifully with thee."
At Crossly farm are two stones:
Ann Elizabeth, wife of John McKenny, who departed this life Octo- ber 27th A. D. 1825, aged 21 years.
"All that are in the graves shall hear his voice and come forth."
Mary Ambrose, wife of John McKenny, who departed this life Oct. 31st A. D. 1836, In the 30th year of her age.
"There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust."
The present Wm. McKenny heirs, who own fifty-six farms, on several of which are graveyards, descend from one of the above. Wm. McKenny is buried on the old Goldsborough farm near Centreville, which came into his family through his . wife.
At " Ripley," owned by Mr. James Brown, the oldest stones are inscribed as follows:
James Brown died Feb. 9, 1822, aged about 57 years.
Mary Ann, wife of James Brown, died suddenly in the garden June 5th 1827, Aged about 43 years.
Here calmly lie and sweetly sleep the cherished remains of Mary E. Tilden, who departed this life on the 7th Feb. 1837, aged 55 years. Leav- ing behind her a disconsolate husband, who pays this tribute to her memory to deplore her loss.
James Brown was a colonel in the war of 1812. Mrs. Mary E. Tilden was the sister of Col. James Brown, and mother of Mrs. Mary E. Leason and John Brown Tilden, who are also buried here. In the corner of the graveyard some of the Carmichaels are buried, but without stones.
"Round Top," the old Carmichael place, now owned by the Ford heirs, gives us this inscription :
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Here lieth the Body of Mrs. Margaret Holt, wife of Mr. Arthur Holt and Daughter of William Carmichael Esq., who departed this life the 20th day of May 1767, Aged 26 years.
The following inscriptions are taken from the tombstones at Cloverfields Farm:
Anna Maria Hemsley, died 1790, aged 64 years.
Wm. Hemsley, died 1763, aged 33 years.
Anna Maria Lloyd, wife of Robert Lloyd and youngest daughter of the Hon. Richard Tilghman, in the 54 yr. of her age.
Sarah, second wife of Wm. Hemsley and 3rd daughter of Alexander Williamson, died 1794, aged 45 years.
Wm. Hemsley, died 1812, 76 yrs. old.
Anna Maria Lloyd, daughter of James Lloyd Esq. of Kent, and Eliza- beth Tilghman, his wife. Born 1782; died Nov. 1808.
Maria Hemsley, wife of Wm. Hemsley, daughter of James Lloyd Esq. of Kent, and Elizabeth Tilghman his wife. Born 1784; died 1805.
Elizabeth Hemsley, wife of Philemon Hemsley, daughter of James Lloyd Esq. of Kent Co. Md. Born April 1784; died 22nd December 1808.
Wm. Hemsley, eldest son of Wm. & Henrietta Maria Hemsley. Born 1766; died 1825.
Henrietta Mariah Earle, wife of Thomas Earle and daughter of Wm. and Sarah Hemsley, born 10th December 1779; died 25 December 1821.
In Memory of Elizabeth, daughter of James and Elizabeth Tilghman. Born April 1783; died Aug. 1839.
St. Paul's is one of the original parishes, laid out by act of Assembly in 1692, and beneath the shade of its far-spread- ing oaks there are many ancient looking tombs. The spot is a most attractive one, but it has been impossible to get a full list of the old graves. The most ancient is David Coley's. He departed this life October 20, 1729. His epitaph is of the admonitory form, variants of which are to be found in Eng- land as early as the fourteenth century, while in France we have examples as early as the thirteenth.
Behold & see now where I lye, As you are now so once was I As I am now, so must you be, Therefore prepare to follow me.
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The inscription of one old tomb we are able to give in full:
Beneath this marble is the body of Jas. Tilghman Esqr., Who having faithfully performed the duties of a husband, a father & a citizen, Descended into the Grave at a mature age, In full hope of a happy Resurrection.
By the Public he was respected and by his numerous Friends and Relatives Esteemed and regretted; By his children, Honored, loved and lamented. He died in Chester Town, August 27, 1793, In the 77 year of his Age.
St. Peter's, the first chapel of ease of St. Paul's parish, better known as the I. U. church, stands amidst graves of a later date. A monument has been erected there in recent years to Col. Philip Reed, a hero of the war of 1812, and the remains of his wife repose beside him. Emmanuel church, built about the year 1770 as a chapel of ease to I. U., after it became a separate parish, is in Chestertown, and the graves that once lay around it were removed to the public cemetery, laid out more than half a century ago.
A tablet in Emmanuel church reads.
Consecrate To the memory of a good Woman, Sarah, The truly beloved wife and highly esteemed Friend of Thomas Bedingfield Hands She was Pious without Hypocricy Virtuous without Affectation The dutiful Daughter, the endearing Wife The tender Parent And the kind innocent neighbor She lived thirty-three years, seventeen thereof in the Marriage state, and died Oct 5th 1754. Gentle Passenger Let the example of her Virtues The purity of her morals and the simplicity of her manners Stir thee up to the practice of the Same; That thy memory, like hers, may diffuse around a sweet smelling savour. Pos. 1757.
In the public cemetery, near Chestertown, are the follow- ing:
Sacred to the memory of Beddingfield Hands, who died on the 3rd of March 1821, aged 30 years.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Sacred To The memory of Catherine Ringgold, Widow of Beddingfield Hands, And afterwards wife of Richard Ringgold. She was born on the 23rd of April 1782, And died on the 11th of Feby. 1849.
I shall be satisfied to rise in thy likeness.
In the Constable lot on the hillside is a very much broken slab to the memory of
Wm. S. Constable, who died Dec. 30, 1851, in the 45th year of his age.
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Sacred to the memory of Susanna, Consort of William S. Constable and daughter of the late Thos. and C. Munemy of Baltimore, who departed this life Sept. 28th, 1834, in her 19th year.
Possessing every virtue that adorns, and endowed with every quality that endears, her memory will be affectionately cherished by all who knew her worth.
Wm. S. Constable married secondly in 1840, Catherine, the sister of his first wife. They had six children.
To the memory of John Constable, who died Feb. 1844, aged 78 years.
Christiana Constable, departed this life Jan. 13, 1849. Aged about 68 years.
In memory of Capt. Robert Constable, who departed this life Nov. 7th, 1833, Aged 47 years, 11 months, 10 days.
In memory of Mrs. E. A. Constable, Consort of Robert Constable, De- parted this life Dec. 8th 1827.
It may be truly said: "For her to live was Christ, To die was gain." Margaret Constable departed this life Oct. 7, 1821, Aged 63 years.
In the same lot is a stone to the memory of Maria Con- stable, who married Rev. James Hanson, and died s. p.
Mrs. Maria Hanson, who departed this life Sept. 18, in the year of our Lord 1845, in the 25th year of her age.
An iron railing incloses a lot containing three stones re- moved from the "Hall," one of the Hanson estates near Chestertown, all of later date than 1850. Mrs. Courtney Hanson, Edward Anderson Hanson and Mrs. Catherine Wroth, daughter of Geo. and Rebecca Hanson, are buried here. The lot was inclosed by Miss Lavinia Hanson.
Ann Chapman died March 13, 1838, aged 30 years.
Charles Caviller died Aug. 28th, 1815, aged 66 years.
Mary T., wife of James Beck, born Dec. 1, 1781, died August 11th 1844.
Mary T., wife of Francis Baker, born Nov. 11th, 1816; died Sept. 8, 1841. John Bordley died Jan. 4th, 1701[ ?], aged 40.
Thomas Palmer Blakiston, son of John & Elizabeth Blakiston of Phila- delphia, died Aug. 7th, 1825, aged 15 years.
Cary Clare Chambers, daughter of E. F. Chambers, born July 15th, 1832; died Aug. 28th, 1844.
Elizabeth C. Chambers, wife of Gen. Benjamin Chambers, born June 11th, 1762; died Dec. 27th, 1820.
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Gen. Benj. Chambers, born Oct. 16th, 1749; died Jan. 10th, 1816.
"He served his Country with Fidelity in the war of 1776, in the war of 1812, and in various public offices, which he filled with honor to himself and usefulness to the Community, And at his death enjoyed the esteem and respect of all who knew him, The warmest affection of a beloved family, and the Consoling hopes of a Christian."
To the Memory of Thomas Ringgold Of Chestertown, Merchant, who died on the 1st. of April, 1772, in the 57th Year of his age, This marble is erected by His afflicted Widow.
By a steady Industry He acquired an ample fortune, With unblemished reputation; And his Death was a misfortune Not only to his Family, But to his friends, His neighbors and His Country.
Sacred to the memory of A good woman, Anna Maria Ringgold, The Widow of Thomas Ringgold Esqr. She died July 1794, In the 70th Year of her Age. Her unaffected piety was an example to all, And her virtues & the Innocency of her manners, Not only Endeared her to her Family & Friends, but secured to her The Love and esteem Of all who knew her.
Sacred to the Memory of Thomas Ringgold Junr. Esqr. of Chester Town, Mary Ringgold, his afflicted widow, has caused This Marble to be erected.
In His Public Life Independent & unbiased, He always Served his Country Faithfully. His Private Virtues were equal to His Public Char- acter. The Affectionate Husband; The tender Parent and the Indulgent Master; a sincere Friend and the good Neighbor to all. Hence his Death became a Public as well as a Private loss. Obt. 26th October 1776, age 32.
Elizabeth, wife of Richard Ringgold, died Aug. 3rd. 1814, aged 38 years.
Richard, consort of Elizabeth Ringgold, died July 25th 1845, aged 65 years.
Mrs. Isabella Jane Richardson, died Oct. 22nd. 1800, aged 50 years.
Harriet Malvina Chapman Spencer, died Nov. 7th, 1844.
Elizabeth, wife of Isaac Spencer, died Dec. 17th, 1819, in her 44th year. Isaac Spencer, died Oct. 21st. 1852, in his 62nd. year.
Absolom Sparks, born Oct. 12th, 1805, died Dec. 23, 1833.
Annette T., Harris W., and Polly, children of George & Mary Vickers, before 1850.
Wm. Harris born 1768, died Jan 28th, 1827.
Dr. Wm. Jones Clarke, born in Phila. Dec. 8th, 1796; died in Chester- town Sept. 1st. 1822.
Capt. James Craige died April 1795, aged 54 years.
John G. Gruber died June 2nd. 1834.
Isaac Hines born April 20, 1794; died July 16th, 1842.
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Sarah R., wife of William Jacobs, died Jan. 29th, 1811, aged 22 years & 3 months.
Elizabeth Augusta Jones, wife of Rev. C. F. Jones D. D. & daughter of E. F. Chambers, born July 9th, 1820; died Nov. 1st. 1850.
Arthur M. Merritt died March 9th 1849, aged 46.
Wm. J. Maslin died Oct. 1826.
Martha J., wife of James Alfred Pearce, born April 13, 1807; died March 8th, 1845.
Thomas Worrell born Feb. 14th, 1768; died Sept 30, 1825.
Elizabeth G. Worrell, born Sept. 25th, 1794; died Feb. 17th, 1846.
Amy Amanda Ware, daughter of Rev. Thos. & Barbara Ware, died Aug. 22nd. 1823, aged 19 years and 9 months.
Anthony Banning died Dec. 27th 1787, in the 47th year of his age. This tomb was erected by his daughter Catherine Banning.
On the Whitehouse farm, owned by Mrs. Walker, this inscription is on a flat slab, fallen from its supports. The graveyard, a neglected spot inclosed by an osage orange hedge, lies about a stone's throw from the house.
Sacred to the memory of Simon Wilmer, who died Oct. 19th, 1798, in the 49th year of his age; and Ann, his wife, who died 3rd. of April 1789, Aged 43; also to Mary, his wife, who died at Alexandria D. C. March 29th, 1831, Aged 68.
"The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteous- ness. I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Prepare to meet thy God."
Shrewsbury church was already standing in 1701, when its records begin. One of its early vestrymen was Col. Ed- ward Blay, who in 1709 gave to the parish two acres of ground, where the present edifice stands, which was added to later by the munificence of his great-grandson, Dr. William Blay Tilden. This churchyard is now beautifully laid out with walks and shrubbery. It contains many old graves. Among the inscriptions may be noted:
Mr. William Gough, who departed this life on the 1st. day of October 1795, aged 58 years.
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In memory of James Briscoe, who departed this life Nov. 24th 1800, aged 53 years.
"An honest man's the noblest work of God."
Here lye the bodies of Jervis and Hannah, son and daughter of Henery Spencer, who departed this life Feb. 10th 1742-3; Jervis aged 13, Hannah aged 16.
Farewell our friends and parents dear We are not dead but sleepeth here Our debts is paid, our graves you see Prepare yourselves to follow we.
Here lieth the body of Anthony Cameron, who departed this life Sept. 14th, 1751, aged 68 years; and of Joseph, his son, who departed this life Oct. the 4th, 1749, Aged 34 years.
In Memory of James Wallace, who died Jan'y ye 29th, 1740, Aged about 47 years, and John Wallace, who died Jan'y ye 7th, 1746, aged about 45 years, also Robert Wallace, who died Jan. ye 29th, 1730, aged about 23 years.
Sacred to the Memory of Mary M. Blackiston, wife of Thomas M. Blackis- ton, who departed this life April 10th, 1845, Aged 56 years 4 months and 9 days.
Sacred to the memory of James Blackiston, who departed this life on the 12th of September, 1816, aged 72 years, 2 months and 2 days.
O native reason We own thy matchless sway
Thou canst direct our course-
When Virtue points the way-
To honour and Benevolence,
To Love and Charity.
My friend is now no more
He trod this thornless road.
His mind was virtue's residence And Honour's pure abode.
In memory of Colin Ferguson born in 1780, died suddenly on the 11 June 1849, Aged 69 years.
Leaves have their time to fall
And flowers to wither at the North wind's breath,
And stars to set; but ah! Thou hast all seasons for thine, O Death.
Ann Alethea, wife of Dr. J. E. Marsh, died Sept. 15th, 1846, aged 22 years, 8 months and 4 days.
Raymond Biddle died Nov. 13, 1843, in the 62nd. year of his age.
In memory of Almon Gunnison, a native of New Hampshire, who died
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in Georgetown roads, Md., on the 6th day of October 1842, in the 25th year of his age.
In Memory of Eliza Pearce, wife of William Pearce, who departed this life April 12, 1821, aged 28 years.
Sacred to the memory of McCall Medford, who departed this life on the 27th day of Nov., 1825, in the 54 year of his age.
In memory of Mr. Edward Freeman, who departed this life May 15th 1791, aged 35 years and 7 months.
The decease of this amiable man is a source of deep affliction to his family and friends.
Here lyeth interred the body of Daniel Bryan, Late of Kent County in Maryland, Merchant, who departed this life on the 29th day of Septem- ber, 1754, aged 58 years.
In memory of Mr. John Corrie, who departed this life Feb'y the 19th 1798, aged 49 years.
In memory of Elizabeth Latham, who departed this life November 18th 1795, in the 63rd year of her age.
This stone designates the spot where the remains of John Latham are interred, who departed this life on the 11th Jan'y 1811, in the 19th year of his age.
This stone designates the spot where the remains of Eliza, daughter of Geo. and Elizabeth Medford, are interred. She departed this life on the 1st of Oct. 1826, in the 30th year of her age.
She was a dutiful daughter, an affectionate sister, a beneficent neighbor and a firm believer in the evidences of the Christian Religion.
This stone designates the spot Elizabeth Medford, relict of George Medford, who departed this life on the 9th of July 1827, in the 61st year of her age.
She was an affectionate wife and parent, a kind Mistress to her servants, a good neighbor and a general philanthropist, And a confirmed Christian.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary Yeates, Consort of Col. Donaldson Yeates, who departed this life Dec. 25th 1809, in the 58th year of her age.
In memory of Ebenezer Reyner, who died Jan'y 24th 1748, aged 51 years, 10 months; also Margaret, his wife, who departed this life May 16th 1748, aged 30 years 11 months.
Death thou hast conquered. We by thy darts are slain; But Christ shall conquer thee and we shall live again.
My friend Thomas H. Wethered, aged 22 years, 8 mos. and 2 days.
Sacred to the memory of Samuel Wethered, who departed this life Feb. 12, 1829, in the 56 year of his age.
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Eliza Y. Wethered, wife of Samuel Wethered and daughter of Donaldson and Mary Yeates, died 5th Jan'y 1825, in the 41st year of her age.
In memory of James Murray Spencer, who was born Dec. 27th 1810, and died April 28th 1846, Aged 36 years.
In memory of Coll. Wm. Spencer, who died March 1821, Aged 56 years.
Sacred to the memory of Eliza Sophia, wife of the Rev. John Owen, Rector, Born April 18th 1806; Died in the Lord April 22nd 1849. Erected by the ladies of the Parish.
Sacred to the memory of Caroline Pleasants, Daughter of Nathaniel Wattles Esq., and wife of the Rev. Chas. E. Pleasants. This monument is erected by the ladies of the parish, in testimony of their regard for her great moral worth, her purity of character and unbounded benevolence of heart.
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