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License. Jeremiah Bowman and Susannah Lefevre, October 30, 1800.
License. Thomas F. Williams and Esther Swann, July 31, 1801.
License. William Thompson and Sarah Clay, June 1, 1802.
License. William Patterson and Elizabeth Small, August 5, 1802.
License. John Brady aud Margarat Brady, August 5, 1802.
License. Curtis Clay, Jr., and Elizabeth Lohra, September 21, 1802.
License. Thomas Springer and Margaret Well, December 7, 1802.
License. Neal Martin and Margaret Henderson, May 15, 1803.
License. Barney McBride and Rose Daniels, February 2, 1804.
License. John Morrison and Elizabeth Madicar, February 21, 1804.
License. Benjamin Parker and Sarah Passmore, June 9, 1804.
License. James Linch and Eleanor Whiteside, June 11, 1804.
License. John Reremanand and Isabella Williams, October 2, 1804.
License. Francis Sword and Maria Miller, October 7, 1804.
License. Anthony Creshen and Eliza Riggs, November 2, 1804.
License. James Johnston and Mary Elliot, March 7, 1805. License. Arch'd McLannand and Mary Matthews, April 15, 1805.
License. James Garretson and Joanna Matthews, May 23, 1805.
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MARRIAGES.
License. Richard Phepoc and Elizabeth Hartung, June 29, 1805.
License. Hugh Ferguson and Rebecca Downing, February 20, 1806.
License. George Vanzant and Margaret Sullivan, March 28, 1806.
License. James Stroud and Hannah Springer, May 29, 1806. License. John Reece and Susannah Hogmore, July 24, 1806. License. James Curlet and Ann Mckinley, August 7, 1806. License. Capt. Bankson Taylor and Hester McWilliam, October 16, 1806.
License. Thomas Miles and Eleanor Shepherd, January 9, 1807.
License. Benjamin Marley and Louisa Clark, February 17, 1807.
License. Charles Allen and Jane Armstrong, February 19, 1807.
License. James Rogers and Mary Booth, April 16, 1807.
License. Thomas Ross and Ann McGuire, June 25, 1807.
License. Justis Wilson and Sarah Reece, March 22, 1808.
License. James We sh and Agnes Hannah, September I, 1808.
License. Archibald McMullen and Mary Sterratt, October 28, 1808.
License. William G. Tilghman and Anna Polk, December
13, 1808.
License. John Colgan and Mary McDowell, May 16, 1809.
License. Benjamin Mendenhall and Rebecca Seal, August 19, 1809.
License. David Sample and Elizabeth Walker, August 31, 1809.
License. William Orim and Mary Castalow, October 6, 1809.
License. Spenser Price and Rebecca Mckinley, December 24, 1809.
License. John Wiley and Elizabeth Mckinsey, January 10, 1810.
License. George Read, Jr. and Louisa Dorsey, April 19, 1810.
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MARRIAGES.
License. Lewis Nicholas and Margaret Brown, July 7, 1810. License. Thomas Middleton and Joanna Mason, July 20, 1811. License. Levi Hollingsworth and Ann Dorsey, February 13, 1812.
License. Howard Ogle and Charlotte Moore, April 27, 1812. License. James Pattersbey and Jane McFinley, May 13, 1812.
License. Zacariah Smith and Margaret Mckinley, May 28, 1812.
License. Allen McLane and Catharine Read, June 18, 1812.
License. Joseph Marich and Margaret Stone, September 16, 1813.
License. Nehemiah Delaplain and Lavinia Springer, Janu-
ary 1, 1814.
License. Ebenoner Greenough and Abigail Israel, March 5, 1814.
License. Joseph Grimes and Ann Adams, April 1, 1814.
License. John Lawler and Ellen McDowell, April 7, 1814.
License. James Hamilton and Elizabeth Shirley, April 18, ¥814.
License. James Rich and Mary Merrit September 18, 1814. License. Adam Rowen and - Broadfoot, January 29, 1815. License. Samuel Barr and Elizabeth Bird March 21, 1815. License. John Stroud and Elizabeth Walker April 6, 1815. License. Joshua Burrows and Eliza Ann Kidd, August 17, 1815.
License. John Dunn and Sarah Aysen, September 14, 1815.
License. Joshua Deputy and Ann Richards, November 2, 1815.
License. John Pink and 'Ann Edgar, December 4, 1815.
License. John Mason and Mary Foster, December 29, 1815. License. William Sheley and Maria Derby, February 8, 1816.
License. Enoch Hugg and Margaret Walker, January 30, 1817.
License. Charles Lisle and Eliza Bennet, January 30, 1817.
License. John Ritchie and Martha Foster, February 15, 1817.
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MARRIAGES.
License. Matthew Newkirk and Jane R. Stroud, May 1, 1817.
License. David Ross and Margaret Hukill, May 22, 1817. License. William Guthrie and Maria Magens, June 19, 1817.
License. Barge Vanderslice and Maria Herring, October 1, 1817.
License. John Shepherd and Sarah Barker, January 19, 1818.
License. Joseph Reece and Mary Holland, June 4, 1818.
License. John McConnister and Penny McConnell, Octo- ber 6, 1818.
License. James R. Corrington and Jane Springer, Novem- ber 5, 1818.
License. John Jamison and Rebecca Philips, November 6, 1818.
License. Edward Croft and Alice Frazer, January 6, 1819.
License. James Booth, Jr. and Hannah W. Rogers, June I, 1819.
License. Garrett Lewis and Elizabeth James, Jun . 10, 1819. License. John Lynam and Mary Long, November 23, 1820.
License. Henry Colesberry and Hester Bowman, December 11, 1820.
License. David Justis and Maria Springer, February 19, I82I.
License. Benjamin Willis and Sarah Rechisson, May 17, 1821.
License. Joseph Rozell and Margaret Clark, May 22, 1821. License. Alexander Henry aud Eliza Boyd, May 30, 1821. License. James Davis and Jane Mullen, September 8, 1821. Richard Rosthill and Mary Ann Robinson, November 17, 1821.
License. Nicholas Coleman and Susannah Allcorn, Decem- ber 6, 1821.
License. John Foote and Margaret Poulson, May 15, 1823.
License. Thomas Challenger and Sarah Price, June 10, 1823.
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MARRIAGES AND BURIALS.
License. Timothy Temple and Henrietta Canston, January 29, 1824.
License. John King and Catharine Owen, March 4, 1824.
REGISTER OF BURIALS.
"A Register of Burials in Immanuel Church and Churchyard. at New Castle upon Delaware, begun in May, 1716."
In the Churchyard, Mary MacFarlan was buried the 15th May, 1716.
Within the Church, John Frogg was buried the 12th Febru- ary, 1716-17.
In the Churchyard, Charles Gookin Barninghame, a child, was buried the 20th September, 1717.
In the Churchyard, Hannah, wife of Richard Grafton of New Castle, was buried the 16th January, dyed 13 eodem mense, 1728-29.
In the Churchyard, Elizabeth, daughter of Richard McWil- liam, November 17, 1749.
In the Churchyard, Mary, wife of Richard McWilliam, dyed 6th, buried 9th May, 1751.
Zachariah Van Luveneigh, February, 1789.
Catharine Bradford, February, 1789.
John Ewing, April 17, 1789.
James Carter, May 14, 1789.
Ann Clay, June 16, 1789.
Christiana, infant daughter of John and Elizabeth Jaquet, June 17, 1789.
Doctor Elliott, on Sunday, July 26, 1789.
Mrs. Hall, on July 30, 1789.
Sarah McCormick, on September 2, 1789.
Mrs. Lackey, on November, 1789.
Mary Eves, on Sunday, December 20, 1789.
Mrs. Janvier, on Tuesday, December 28, 1790.
Nesbitt, an infant, April, 1790.
Ann Stockton, on April 16, 1790.
Mrs. Bird, on June 10, 1790.
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BURIALS.
Mrs. King, on April 28, 1791. Mrs. Till, May, 1791. Charles Gofton, August 7, 1791.
John Blanford, October 1, 1791. - Sutton, February, 1792. John Bond, August 7, 1794. Mrs. Thevin, a French lady, on August 22, 1796.
Mrs. Spencer, on August 28, 1796.
Mrs. Pearce, June, 1803.
Mr. Matthews, August 1, 1803. John Aicken, August 12, 1803.
Henry Rowen's child, on August 19, 1803.
Mrs. Hall's child, on September 7, 1803. William Aull, on September 15, 1803.
Mrs. Armstrong, on October 16, 1803.
Mrs. Tanner, on October 23, 1803.
Mrs. King's child, January 10, 1804.
Mrs. - -, a foreign lady, May 25, 1804. Mrs. Eves, June 8, 1804.
Jacob Colesberry's child, August 23, 1804.
Rachel Taylor, September 20, 1804.
Mr. Cork's child, September 25, 1804.
Jacob Peterson's child, September 25, 1804.
Mrs. Sutton, June 2, 1805.
Carpenter's mate on board the ship Louisiana, July 28, 1805. Stephen Gilbert, May 4, 1806. Elizabeth Bush, June 5, 1806. William Hazlett, November 12, 1806.
Mrs. Sarah Colesberry, December, 1806.
John Jaquett, March 15, 1807. Sarah Thompson, July 10, 1807. Mrs. Jones, July 10, 1807. Joseph Israel, December, 1808. Joseph Tatlow, February, 1808.
Mrs. Aicken, August 30, 1809. Gertrude Vangezell, March 27, 1810.
Dorcas Hall, September 4, 1810.
Thomas Magens, Jr., April 26, 1810.
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BURIALS AND INSCRIPTIONS.
John Hall, of St. James' Church, April 26, 1811.
Thomas Magens, 1819.
Nicholas Vandyke, Jr., June 23, 1820. Thomas King, 1821.
Joseph Ball, at St. James' Church, July 26, 1822.
Rebecca McWilliam, February 3, 1822.
Sarah King, February 12, 1822.
John Stockton, October 29, 1822.
Jacob Welsh, November 16, 1822.
John D. Eves, July 30, 1823.
Isaac Grantham, August 1, 1823.
Martha Howley, a child, September 5, 1823.
Mary Ann Babcock, October 6, 1823. Mrs. Mary King, October 7, 1823.
John Springer, October 8, 1823.
SOME INSCRIPTIONS UPON OLD TOMBS IN IMMANUEL CHURCH-YARD.
There are several vaults, and while these in some cases con- tain the remains of many, there is rarely more than one inscrip- tion on each, which is probably to the first buried in the vault; and as the entries of deaths in the parish register are so imper- fect, there is no record whatever of the burials of very many who rest in the Church-yard.
The Rev. George Ross and his son, Rev. Aeneas Ross, were buried in the Church, but there is no record to show it, and so there is none of William Read, Richard Halliwell, Richard Grafton, Richard McWilliam and other leading men in the Church in early times.
"Traveller what do you inquire. Known our friend Hercules Coutts was born in Montrose in Great Britian. Thence he came to this Colony at New Castle. In the discharge of his duties he was indefatigable; in temper, forbearing; in manner, courteous.
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INSRIPTIONS.
In this country he filled many trusts, civil as well as military. He yielded to a premature fate of fever and running dysentery, the 30th day of September, Anno Domini 1707." Translated from the Latin.
"Reader since minutes Fly in Hast Improve ye Present As thy Last.
Underneath this marble Lyes ye Body of Elizabeth, wife of Richard Grafton of this City, and Daughter of White, of Waterford in ye Kingdom of Ireland. She dyed, September ye 5, 1725, aged 60 years."
"Here Lyes the Body of Jane, wife of William Read, late Sheriff of this county, with the Remains of three of their Children who died in their Infancy. She was born in London, of the ancient creditable Family of Spauldings. Many were her examplary virtues. Her Temper meek and carriage obliging, Strict Chastity, Prudent economy, Piety without Ostentation, and Hospitality without Grudging. Her Grateful Loving Husband caus'd to hew and here to place this lasting monument of real conjugal Affection. Obiit 5 Julii M. D. C. C. XXXII. Anus Aetatis XXXVI."
"Memor virtutum Johannae, conjugis, honesto genere natae, hoc sepulchri monumentum Maritus, Georgius Ross, Evangelii Praeco, extruendum curavit. Anno acquievit illa aetatis trigesimo septimo. 29th September, 1726. Dixet ei Jesus quisquis vivit et credit in me non morietur in eternum.
Calcanda semel via lethi."
"In memory of Ann, the wife of Zach Van Leu-enigh, who departed this life, December 27, A. D. 1749, aged 22 years.
"Under this stone are buried the remains of the Reverend Walter Hackett, who, while a Missionary, discharged, with great success, the duties of the Pastoral office at Appoquinimy about five years. He was born in Frasersburg, in Bampf, a province of Scotland, and was descended from the ancient and respectable
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family of Hackett. His life was blameless; in spirit, meek; in office, faithful; in labors, abundant. He died lamented by many good, but by none more than his beloved wife, who is pleased to erect to the memory of her worthy husband this sepulchral monument. He died, March 7, 1733, aged 33 years." Translated from the Latin.
"To the memory of Jehu Curtis, Esquire, Late Speaker of the Assembly; A Judge of the Supreme Court; Treasurer and Trustee of the Loan Office, who departed this Life, November 18, 1753, aged 61 years.
If to be Prudent in Council Upright in Judgment, Faithful in Trust, Give value to the Publick Man; If to be Sincere in Friendship, Affectionate to Relations, And Kind to all around him, Makes the Private Man amiable Thy death, O Curtis, As a general Loss Long shall be lamented." This epitaph was written by Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
"Beneath this marble is deposited the Body of Mary, the wife of Richard McWilliams, and Daughter of Jehu Curtis, Esq., together with Elizabeth, their only child, who died 16 November, 1749, at the age of 3 months and 28 days.
In her did conspicuously shine all the Divine and Amiable virtues of the Human Soul. Piety without Ostentation, Humility without Affectation, unbounded Charity, Filial Duty, Conjugal Love and Affection, Maternal tenderness and Indul- gence but with economy, and beloved when living and in death lamented. Obiit 6 Maii Anno Domini 1757, Aetatis 24. Dixet Jesus qui credit in me etiams mortuis fuerit vir and quisquis vivit et credit in me moreitur in aeturnum.
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INSCRIPTIONS.
"In memory of Edward Howts who died the 25th day of January, 1743, aged 28 years.
Death thou hast conquered me I by thy darts am slain; But Christ shall conquer thee And I shall rise again."
"In memory of Catharine, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Jaquett, of Long Hook, who departed this life the 15th day of August, 1774, aged 9 years."
"In memory of John Jaquett, who died the Ist day of Septem- ber, 1754, aged 51 years."
"In memory of Peter Jaquett, of Long Hook, who departed this life the 29th day of October, 1772, aged 54 years."
"In memory of Elizabeth Jaquett, wife of Peter Jaquett, of Long Hook, who departed this life the 31st day of January, 1801."
"Here lyeth the Body of Mathew Usker, who departed this life the 7th of October, 1753."
"Mary Eves, Born November 19, 1724, Died January 4, 1768."
"Sacred to the memory of Ann Catharine Yeates, whose mortal part lies here deposited until the Resurrection of the Just. Adorned with every virtue that refines the Human Soul and elevates it to divine.
She departed this life, February 3, 1772, aged 48 years, in the full assurance of a most Glorious Eternity, deservedly lamented by all that knew her. to whom the sweetness of her temper rendered her particularly endearing, especially to her Husband and Children, whose loss is irreparable.
Death has conquered her, She by his dart is slain,
But Christ will conquer him. And she will rise again."
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INSCRIPTIONS.
"In memory of John Yeates, who departed this life, February 14, 1795, aged 73 years."
"In memory of Mr. John stoop, late Warden of Emmanuel Church, at New Castle. In which station he behaved himself with integrity and Honor, who departed this life the 12th day of December, 1771, aged 74."
"In memory of Mrs. Mary McKean, the wife of Thomas Mckean, Esquire, who departed this life on the 12th day of March, 1773, aged 28 years.
Fair was her form, serene her mind, Her Heart and Hopes were fixed on high;
Her Hand beneficent and kind
Oft wip'd the Tear from Sorrows Eye,
The sweets of friendship softened care, Love, Peace and Joy her Soul Profest; Meekness perfumed each rising Prayer And every rising Prayer was Blest. In Heaven we trust her sainted spirit sings Glad Hallelujahs to the King of Kings."
"Here lieth the body of Jehu Clay, son of Slater Clay, who departed this life the 29th of July, 1757, aged 18 months."
"In memory of Jehu Clay, Jr., who died February 5 1758, aged 6 months."
"To the memory of Slater Clay, who departed this life Feb- ruary 20th, 1767, aged 55 years."
"In memory of Ann Clay, who departed this life June 14, 1789, aged 66 years."
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"In memory of Mary Van Bebber, who departed this life September 18, 1780, aged 78 years."
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INSCRIPTIONS.
"In memory of Thomas Clay, who departed this life Sep- tember 6, 1793, aged 40 years."
"In memory of John Bond, who departed this life 6th August, 1794, aged 52 years."
"In memory of William Clay, who departed this life the 25th September, 1797, aged 36 years.
'How lov'd, how valued 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.' "
"In memory of William, the son of George and Ruth Gar- land, who departed this life January 6, 1777, aged 3 years and II months.
When I was young Christ called me home, My soul to leave this frame,
And in the dust my body must Till the last day remain."
"In memory of Catharine Bradford, who departed this life February the 25, 1788, aged 45 years."
"In memory of Mary Ross, who departed this life April 30, 1784, aged 24 years."
"In memory of Rebecca McWilliam, who departed this life October 5, 1798, aged 16 years."
"In memory of Rebecca Lockyer, who departed this life May 9, 1801, aged 26 days."
"In memory of Dorothy, wife of John Hall, who departed this life July 28, 1789, in the 40th year of her age."
"In memory of John Hall, who departed this life July 4, A. D., 1810, aged 71 years."
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"In memory of Richard Harrison, Obt. October, 1798, aged 17 years and 8 months."
"In memory of Ann Jane Stone, daughter of Guy and Dorothea Stone, who departed this life August 17, 1801, aged I year, 9 months and 3 days.
"In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Rowen, who departed this life October 9, 1793, aged 26 years and 6 months."
"In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Rowen, who departed this life August 11, 1806, aged 50 years."
"In memory of John, son of Henry and Mary Rowen, who died August 19, 1803, aged I year and 3 months."
"This monumental marble, inscribed to the memory of Gunning Bedford, Esquire, late Governor of the State of Dela- ware, who departed this life September XXX, M.D.C.C.C.VII, and lies here interred. His afflicted widow devotes, to discrimi- nate the cold and silent repository of the remains of a much loved and sincerely lamented husband. Endeared to all that knew him by the amiable qualities of the heart, in his life, high in the esteem of the wise, the good and the patriotic; in his death, lamented by every friend to merit, truth and virtue.
'So he dies but soon revives, death over him No power shall long usurp.'"
"George Read born, A. D., 1732, Died 21st September, 1798. Member of the Congress of the Revolution. The Convention that framed the Constitution of the United States, and of The first Senate under it. Judge of admiralty, President and Chief Justice of Delaware and A signer of the Declaration of Independence."
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"Gertrude, wife of George Read, and daughter of the Rev'd George Ross."
"In memory of James LeFevre, who departed this life January 18, 1787.
Here lyeth interred the Body of Mrs. Mary Reynolds, who. departed this life on the 29th day of December 1777, aged 53 years 7 months and 7 days,
To that fond frame which here quite breathless lays The humble Marble weeping orphans raise
Fain from oblivious clay cold hands to save
Thy honour'd name and snatch it from the Grave.
"Here lies the Body of Ann, wife of John Stockton, who departed this life the 15th of April 1790, aged 45 years."
"In memory of Erasmus jackson a native of Ireland, who. departed this life March 18, 1800, aged 33 years.
Also Elizabeth, wife of Erasmus Jackson, daughter of James and Jane Mccullough, who departed this life July I, A. D. 1818,. in the 42nd year of her age."
"In memory of Ann, second wife of William Armstrong,. who departed this life October 16, 1803 in the 38th year of her age."
"In memory of William Aull, who departed this life Sep- tember 13, 1803, aged 41 years.
Frail man attend and view this grave In prime of life death conquered me The rich, the poor, the great, the slave Is hastening to Eternity. Since death is sure and life is vain Oh! haste to gain the heavenly prize Ah! don't delay in Christ to gain You then shall in his image rise."
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INSCRIPTIONS.
"Sacred to the memory of Robert Wiley, who departed this life the 4th day of June 1801, aged 21 years, 6 months and 27 days.
View this monument ye young and careless And boast no more of to-morrow."
"Sacred to the memory of David Bush, M. D. who departed this life July 3, 1801, in the 38th year of his age."
"Sacred to the memory of Capt. John Ewer Sword, who departed this life January 21, A. D. 1801. Anno Aetatis 45."
"In memory of Van Dyke Johns, who departed this life the 13, February 1801, aged 12 years, 3 months and 10 days, "
"In memory of Joseph Tatlow, Esquire, who departed this life January 26, 1808, aged 67 years."
"Here lies deposited the mortal remains of Joseph Israel, Esq., who departed this life, universally regretted, December 15, 1807, in the 54th year of his age. This marble cannot delineate his many virtues of which the hearts of his affectionate widow and children retain an indelible record, nor the benevolence which in the breasts of his numerous friends and acquaintances will long be remembered.
'Log'd in the Grand Lodge of the Sky He lives with God no more to die."
"In memory of John Bird, Esq., who departed this life April 12, 1810, aged 41; also his wife Elizabeth Van Leurenigh died February 1848, aged 75 years."
"This tomb is erected to perpetuate the memory of Susanna Israel, relict of Joseph Israel, Esquire. She departed this life June 20, 1817, in the 52nd year of her age leaving a numerous family of children to lament a most affectionate mother."
"In memory of Nicholas VanDyke, Esq., late a Senator of
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the United States from Delaware. He died May 21, 1826, in the 56th year of his age. Faithful and conscientious in the discharge of the varied duties of his private and public life his menory is revered as a relative and friend, his loss deplored as an honest and eminent statesman; and also of Mary VanDyke, relict of Nicholas VanDyke, who was born June 13, 1768, died May 4, 1831, in the 63rd year of her age."
"In memory of Kensey Johns, Chief Justice and afterwards Chancellor of the State of Delaware. Born June 14, 1759, died December 21, 1848; and Nancy, his wife, born August 9, 1768, died October 21, 1839."
"Here are deposited the remains of James Booth, late Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas of the State of Dela- ware. He was born the 6th February, 1753, and died 3d February 1828-Ann Booth, wife of James Booth, Chief Justice Court of Common Pleas, Born July 2, 1759, died May 10, 1846-James Booth, Chief Justice of the State of Delaware and for more than 30 years a warden of Immanuel Church. Born November 21, 1789, died March 29, 1855-Hannah W. Booth, wife of James Booth Chief Justice of the State of Delaware. Born June 4, 1797, died September 8, 1857."
"John Stockton, born 1755, died October 29, 1822. An officer of the Revolution.
John Stockton, Mid U. S. N., wounded in the Battle of Lake Ontario, May 28. Died at Kingston, Canada May 30, 1813, aged 26 years.
Thomas Stockton, born April 1, 1781, elected Governor of the State of Delaware, November 12, 1844, died March 2, 1846."
"In memory of James R. Black, one of the Judges of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware who was born on the 14th day of May 1785, and departed this life in the Christian hope of a blissful immortality, on the 3d day of September 1839. In the hearts of his fellow-citizens is engraven an epitaph more honourable to his memory than the hand of the warmest affection could inscribe upon this marble."
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