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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
INSCRIPTIONS
ON
Tombstones and Monuments
IN THE .
BURYING GROUNDS
OF
BERT WO TILE -
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
AND
ST. JOHNS CHURCH
AT
ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.
1664-1892.
Entered, according to Act of Congress in the year 1892 by WM. OGDEN WHEELER and EDMUND D. HALSEY, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
PRESS OF TUTTLE, MOREHOUSE & TAYLOR, NEW HAVEN, CONN.
PREFACE.
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The settlement of Elizabethtown was the first within the bounds of New Jersey made by New England people. The Purchase of the land from the Indians was made by John Baily, Daniel Denton and Luke Watson of Jamaica, L. I., October 28, 1664, and the Patent granted by Gov. Nicolls to Capt. John Baker, John Ogden, John Baily, Luke Watson "and their associates," confirming the Indian deed, bears date December 1, 1664. John Ogden of Northampton had bought out Denton's interest, and Capt. John Baker of New York was probably allowed an interest in consideration of his services as interpreter. Gov. Nicolls when he signed this patent was no doubt ignorant of the deed from the Duke of York to Berkley and Carteret made on the 24th day of June previous. Dr. Hatfield in his history of Elizabeth, thinks it probable that a formal occupation was made upon the land between October and December 1664, and that occupation by actual settlers soon followed. Mr. William A. Whitehead, in his last edition of East Jersey under the Proprietors, gives proof that when Gov. Philip Carteret arrived in 1665, but four English-speaking families were to be found in New Jersey, pioneers of the Jamaica Colony. The patent granted by Governor Nicolls and the Indian purchase were relied upon in after years by the citizens as giving them a good title independent of that of Berkley and Carteret, but the latter grant was prior to the Nicolls patent and a vast amount of litigation was caused by these conflicting grants, lasting until the Revolutionary war put an end to it.
The first meeting house was of wood and of a very humble style of archi- tecture. It was replaced by a new church in 1724, fifty-eight feet in length and forty-two feet in width. An addition in the rear of sixteen feet was made in 1766. On the night of January 25, 1780, a party of British troops and refu- gees, numbering nearly four hundred, crossed on the ice from Staten Island to Trembly's Point and were led by three Elizabethtown tories by the nearest and most retired route to the town. Here they secured a few prisoners, plundered many of the inhabitants, burned the Court House and Meeting House, and retreated with haste by way of De Hart's Point without loss. Washington spoke of this event a day or two after as " the late misfortune and disgrace of Elizabeth Town." The erection of a new church was com- menced in 1784, and completed in 1789. It forms a part of the present edi- fice, and was extended and improved many times before it reached its present dimensions.
Dr. Kempshall in his historical discourse, delivered January 25, 1880, in celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the burning of the church says :
" The lot on which the house was built included the present burying- ground, and extended on the west to the river (so called), and contained about eight acres. When the church property was surveyed in 1766, the Trustees affirmed ' that the first purchasers and associates did give the aforesaid tract
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of land for the use of the Presbyterian Church, the record of which, on or about the year 1719, was either lost or destroyed.' This statement was admit- ted by the Town Committee, and has constituted the only title of record to the present church property for over a century and a half. The meeting-house occupied part of the site of the present church, but, as it was much smaller, it did not cover much, if any, more than the front half, the other half contain- ing the graves of most of the first settlers. Graves were sometimes dug under the floor of the church, a custom familiar to the early settlers and made dear by association with the habits of their ancestors in England, so that nearly the whole area of this church in which we are now gathered, is probably occupied with the dust which awaits the archangel's trump, of the first two or three generations of the people of the town."
Some of the headstones, removed to give room for the additions to the church, were set in the walls, where they can still be seen. Among them are two old headstones bearing the date 1687, erected to the memory of two sons of the widow of Captain Lawrence, who married, as her second husband, Governor Philip Carteret. Dr. Kempshall says of the lands on which the church is built-
"It is probable that for a long time the church and adjoining burial-ground was not enclosed, or if at all, only in a rude way. In 1762, immediately after the settlement of Rev. Mr. Caldwell, it was voted by the Trustees that 'the burial-ground be enclosed with a close, cedar-board fence; also agreed that a neat pale-fence be built to enclose a court-yard in the front and south end of the church.' "
In this old churchyard lie the forefathers of Elizabeth, and of many whose names are known throughout the State. Here are buried Rev. Jonathan Dickinson, Dr. John McDowell, Rev. James Caldwell, Hon. Elias Boudinot, Robert Ogden, Ist, Gen. Matthias Ogden, Gov. Aaron Ogden, Dr. Nicholas Murray, Shepard Kollock and many others prominent in the history of the country. Many of the headstones are crumbling with age and their lettering will soon become illegible. It was with a view to preserve, as well as to place in a form more convenient to the historian and genealogist, these inscriptions, that the authors of this work caused copies to be carefully made and this book to be printed. The order of location, rather than that of the alphabet has been observed, believing that the "directions to the Sexton," made in 1766, that he is " carefully to observe in the burial of the Dead, to keep the Bodies of the Respective particular Families of the Congregation together as much as possibly can be done," has been generally observed and that relationship may in many cases be indicated by situation.
St. John's Church is nearly as ancient as the First Presbyterian. The cor- ner stone of the first building was laid on St. John the Baptist's day, 1706, on ground given by Col. Richard Townley. This building was enlarged and re-consecrated in 1841, and in 1857 the corner stone of the present handsome structure was laid. In this church yard are buried many of the earliest inhab- itants of the town, and copies of the inscriptions on the headstones and monu- ments were necessary to complete the work proposed by the authors.
w. o. W. E. D. H.
MORRISTOWN, N. J., 1892.
FIRST CHURCH BURYING GROUND.
INSCRIPTIONS.
NOTE, -The italic letters following the full face number at head of inscriptions indicate material, viz : g granite ; m marble ; r red sandstone ; w wood.
A. P. In Memory of ABIGAIL wife of Elihu Price who died Jany 2nd 1817 In the 39th year of her age.
Happy soul we now resign thee Called by the great I am Left thy troubles all behind thee Gone to Glorify the Lamb
O my mourning friends below Did you half his glory know Daily would you stretch the wing Here to fly with me to sing
2 m MARY ANN PRICE BORN Dec 18th 1795 DIED July 22ª 1870
"O: death : where is thy sting O : grave : where is thy victory Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory "
3 r E P
In memory of ELIZABETH widow of Ralph Price who died Sept 14th 1817 in the 63ª year of her age
Her months of affliction are o'er The days and nights of distress, We see her in anguish no more She's gain'd her happy release. No sickness or sorrow or pain Shall ever disquiet her now, For death to her spirit was gain Since Christ was her life when below,
4 Y R P In memory of RALPH PRICE, who died Decr 2nd 1815, . in the 67th year of his age.
By long experience have I known Thy sov'reign power to save : At thy command I venture down Securely to the grave. When I lie buried deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care ; These wither'd limbs with thee I trust To raise them strong and fair.
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5 r R P In memory of
ROBERT PRICE, who died
July 20th 1843
Aged 61 Years
At rest in Jesus' faithful arms, At rest as in a peaceful bead, Secure from all the dreadful storms, Which round this sinful world are spread.
Thrice happy souls who're gone before, To that inheritance divine, They labor, sorrow, sigh no more, But bright in endless glory shine.
6 7 P P. R P. H R P. P P. R P. In memory of Five children of Ralph & Elizabeth Price, viz Puah, their daughter died Feby Ist 1780 : aged 8 mos & 7 days. Ralph, their son died Feby 8th 1787, aged 10 mos & 23 days Hedges Ralph, their son died Augst 25th 1793; aged 1 year 6 mos & 22 days Phebe, their daugh" died May 3ª 1798 aged 10 years 6 mos & 8 days, Ralph, their son died July 21st 1799 aged I year I mo8 & I day Reader by these victims you may know Death strikes early oft, & sudden too, Therefore, ask thyself, "Am I Prepared, should I be call'd to die."
Sr
P P
In memory of PAMELA, daughter of Ralph & Elizabeth Price : who died Decr 30th 1823 ; in the 34th year of her age.
Farewell ! no more I tread your ground, No more I need the gospel sound ; My feet have reach'd theheavenly shore, I know no imperfection more.
Let friends no more my suff'rings mourn, Nor view my relics with concern ; O cease to drop the pitying tear, I've passed beyond the reach of fear.
M M
In Memory of Mariah wife of Henry Meeker died March 9th 1806. In the 20th Year of her age.
9 r H. M. In Memory of Henry Meeker died Aust IIth 1807. In the 26th Year of his Age,
9 1/2 m In memory of GEORGE W. Son of John & Abigail P. Davidson
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
who died March 30th 1840, aged I year and 4 days.
Farewell my dearest parents, No more on earth I stay ; For angels in their glory, Have beckon'd me away. Weep not for you shall meet me ; In that bright heaven above, Where sorrow never enters ; And all is joy and peace.
10 m OUR FATHER CORNELIUS CLARK, Died January, 5th, 1832, Aged 48 years.
OUR MOTHER, NANCY CLARK, Died April, 3ª, 1847, Aged 62 years.
11 m WM. M. KOLLOCK. born Aug. 9 1839 died Feb. 15 1840. SUSAN KOLLOCK, born June 6 1843, died July 18 1844, CHILDREN OF Rev. Shepard K. & Sarah Kollock. ELIZABETH H. KOLLOCK, born Jan 3ª : 1841 died March 3 : 1848.
12 r M. M. D. In memory of MATTHEW Mc DOWELL, of Kentucky, who died Novr Ist, 1821; Aged 31 years.
13 m [This a Horizontal Stone] IN MEMORY OF SHEPARD KOLLOCK ESQr an Officer of the Revolution, who, after having aided in the establishment of the liberty of his country, and for many years filled with usefulness various civil stations, died in the full assurance of a glorious resurrection, & a blessed immortality ; July 28th 1839; Aged 88 years.
ALSO IN MEMORY OF SUSAN, WIFE OF Shepard Kollock Esq who died April 13th 1846 : Aged 90 Years and 6 months.
14 r [Horizontal Stone] Sacred to the memory of Isaac Arnett Who departed this Life Nov" 19th A D 1801, in the 76th year of his age.
Dear partner of my Life And children who I love Remember dying strife Which you have got to prove.
Come learn the heavenly art To improve the hours you have Come act the wiser part And live beyond the grave.
13 Owner and Editor 1779 of "New Jersey Journal," at Chatham, N. J., 1783 "N. Y. Gazetteer and County Journal," etc. His wife was a daughter of Isaac and Hannah Arnett. Hatfield's Elizabeth, 554.
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ALSO In Memory of HANNAH ARNETT, his wife who departed this life January Ioth 1823 ; Aged 90 years Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord.
15 r HERE lies the Bodies of three chil- [dren of Isaac & Hannah Arnett, - Elisabeth Ann; died April ye 6th, A. D. 1758. Aged 3 Months, - Abigail, died December ye Ir A. D. 1766. Aged II Months. John was Born & died Sepr 6th A. D. 1770.
16 r [Broken] S S Sarah daughter of Benjamin & Sarah Stockton who di ed Decem™ 3ª 179 aged 9 Years.
17 r W A Here lies the body of WILLIAM ARNETT, who died Sept™ 20th 1821 : Aged 47 years,
"I know that my Redeemer liveth In my flesh shall I see God."
18 m MY BROTHER .. AGED 22 YEARS.
19 m IN Memory of SARAH H KOLLOCK wife of The Rev Dr. S. K. Kollock born at Norfolk Virga on the 15th of Sept, 1804, died at Greenwich N. J. on the 21st of Nov. 1859.
She was an affectionate wife, faithful mother, sincere friend, and eminent christian :
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
20 m SACRED To the Memory of SHEPARD K. KOLLOCK, D.D. Born in this place JUNE 25th 1795 Died in Philadelphia APRIL 7th, 1865
"Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
21 m D. O. BROWN Co. K. 73rd N. Y. I N F.
2112 [Nothing but a stone cross]
14 Her maiden name Hannah White. It is said of her, that when she heard her husband and several other dispirited patriots discussing the question of giving up the effort for national independence, she burst into the room and upbraided them with want of courage and said to her husband, "What greater cause could there be than that of country. I married a good man and true, a faithful friend and loyal Christian gentleman, but it needs no divorce to sever me from a traitor and a coward. If you take the infamous British protection which a treacherous enemy of your country offers, you- you lose your wife and I-I lose my husband and my home." Dr. Tuttle's Revolutionary Forefathers of Morris County.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
22 m JULIA ELYEA Wife of WILLIAM H. PRICE DIED October 5, 1872, Aged 57 Years.
" Safe within the vail."
23 m IN Memory of JOSEPH G. Son of Wm. H. and Julia Price, who was drowned July 22ª 1847. Aged 10 Years and 9 Months.
Seek unto God betimes and make thy supplica tion to the Almighty
Job 8. 5
24 r IN Memory of JOHN ELYEA, who died June 15th 1841, Aged 80 years.
Waken, O Lord, our drowsy sense, To walk this dang'rous road : And if our souls are hurry'd hence May they be found with God.
25 r In Memory of Sarah ye wife of Joseph Jelf who departed this life July 5th 1738 Aged 37 years.
26 Y E D In memory of Eunice, wife of. Luther Dean, & her two infant babes who died April Ist 1796, in the 23d year of her age. Crop't like a flower she wither'd in her bloom, Though flattering life had promis'd years to come.
27 r Here lies ye Body of Mary, Wife of John Meeker who deceas'd Novr 7th A. D. 1773. In the 20th Year of her Age.
28 r In memory of Catharine, wife of Benjamin Haines, who departed this Life Sepir gth 1777 : in the 48 year of her age.
29 r Here lies the Body of Benjamin Hainds, who departed this Life Decer the 12th A. D. 1774, In ye 53ª Year his Age.
30 Y R. H.
In memory of Rebekah, wife of Benjamin Haines who died May 30, 1798, in the 27th year of her age.
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31 , Sacred to the memory of BENJAMIN HAINES, who died Novr 17" 1808 in the 40th year of his Age.
His days are number,d and his spirit fled
He's gone the Husband Father, Friend, is dead ; Nor weeping friend, nor healing art could save His body from the cold and silent grave.
32 Y In Memory of Jean Ogden wife of Thomas Ogden, Died Decr 8 1760 In ye 66 year of her Age
33 m IN MEMORY OF SUSAN, WIFE OF Tenrub Price, WHO DIED
FEB 15, 1839 IN HER -75, YEAR
34 m IN
MEMORY OF
TENRUB PRICE,
WHO DIED OCT II 1810 IN HIS 77 YEAR.
35 r [Both on one stone]
In Memory
of Thomas Price, who died January 218t A. D. 1802 in the 79th year of his Age.
In Memory of Abigail, widow of Thomas Price, who died January the 30th A. D. 1802, in the 77th year of her Age.
36 r
Here lies ye Body of Dinah, Wife of Mr Thomas Ogden, Died April ye 20 1731 aged 45 years April ye 20 1731 aged 19 years
Here lies ye Body of Thomas son of Mr Thomas Ogden Died
Here lies ye Body of Abraham, Son of Mr Thomas Ogden, Died August ye 29 1732 Aged 2 years,
37 m EDWARD CORNWELL, DIED
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APRIL 24th 1840, AGED 37. JANE S CORNWELL, DIED JANUARY Ist 1850, AGED 46
38 Y
Here lyes ye Body of Mary wife, of Mickel Meeker & Daur of John & Mary Ogden, who Died Oct™ ye Ioth 1757 In ye 30th year of her Age.
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39 r Here lyes ye Body of Mary wife of John Ogden who Died April ye 15 1758 in ye 53 year of her Age.
Remember me laid Here in Dust the Grave Shall Rott off all my Rust Till ye last Trump Shall Rend ye Skeys when Christ Shall Say ye Dead arise.
40 r J. O.
In Memory of Joanna Widow of John Ogden who died Sept 23d 1797 in the 54th Year of her Age
41 r HERE lies ye Body of Ezekiel Ogden. who died Janur the 5th A D 1766 In the 25th Year of his Age.
42 r Here lies ye Body of Elizabeth wife of John Ogden Jun™ who Died Octr 6th 1763 in ye 30th Year of her age.
43 Y Here lies ye Body of John Ogden who de parted this Life Feby yº 5th A. D. 1777 In ye 45th Year of his Age.
44 r P. P.
In memory of Prudence daughter of Elihu & Rebekah Pierson who died April 26th 1797 aged 2 years & 3 mons.
45 r Here lies ye Body of John Peirson Who departed this Life Febry 10th 1774 in ye 55 Year of His age.
46 r
Here lies what was Mortal of Abigail Pierson the Wife of John Pierson who Departed this life March 18th A. D. 1782. In the 54 Year of her Age.
47 r HERE lies interred The Body of Mr. John Ogden, who died Novr ye 15th Anno Domini 1780 In the LXXXth Year of his Age - -
48 r IN MEMORY OF. Mr Jonathan Ogden who died March ye 24th A. D. 1790 In the XXXV Year of his Age.
49 r A. O.
In memory of ABRAHAM OGDEN son of Ezekiel and Abigail Ogden died July 8th 1812, aged 24 years 6 months & 9 days.
Here lies a lovely pleasant flower, Cut down in early time ; Death doth our fairest hopes devour, And nips our joys in prime.
41 and 43 Sons of John, No. 47 and Mary, No. 39, Ogden.
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50 r In memory of MARTHA, relict of William Ramsden who died Jany 8th 1810, Aged 48 years. Dear friends who live to mourn & weep, Behold the grave in which I sleep ; Prepare for death for you must die, And be entomb'd as well as I.
51 , In
MEMORY OF WILLIAM RAMSDEN who departed this life Jan 15th 1807 aged 57 years.
[Note. This stone is scaled off so that only a faint trace of the inscription is discernible.]
52 Y
In memory of William Ramsden son of William and Martha Ramsden
1801 in the
"Broken 7 off f his Age.
L
Sleep on dear Babe And take your rest We hope in Heaven To see you Blesse'd.
53 Israel Ludlow, Son of Willian & Martha Ramsden, deceas'd Aug ye İI A. D. 1782, In the 2nd Year of his Age.
54 Y
P. R. In Memory of Phebe wife of Boynton Ramsden who died Oct gth 1802 in the 77th year of her Age.
B. R. In
memory of Boynton Ramsden who died Oct gth 1804 in the 84th year of his Age.
55 r In Memory of Ann daughter of Stephen & Rhode Cumstick died Septr 18th 1808 aged I year 4 months & 20 days. Our first born child is gone to rest God called her home he thought it best.
56 w IN MEMORY OF
Annie E. Huey DIED Sept 3rd 1854
In The 7th Yr of her Age.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
Charlotte E. Huey DIED July 14 1873 Aged 6 Mth's & 14 Dys DEAR CHILDREN Thou Art Asleep In Jesus.
57 , THIS
Stone is Erected to the memory of PATTY LYON TODD, who departed this life Oct 24th 1816, in the 34th year of her age.
The victory now is obtain'd She's gone her dear Saviour to see Her wishes she fully has gained- She's now where she longed to be.
58 Y T. B.
In memory of JOHN BURNET who died Augst 14th 1813 in the 27th year of his age.
A pale consumption gave the fatal blow ; The stroke was certain but the effect was slow, With wasting pain death found me long oppress'd Pityed my sighs & kindly brought me rest.
59 , B. H.
In memory of BETSY wife of Stephen Harland ; who died Dec 28th 1829 : in the 45th year of her age.
60 r
B. T. In Memory of BAKER THORP who died . June 27th 1809, Aged 57 years.
My friends prepare to follow me, Both old & young must die you see ; There's no discharge there's no delay. When death demands we must obey,
61 g MOSES HATFIELD DIED JUNE 3 1872
62 m BENJAMIN H. WINANS DIED January 15th 1869, Aged 43 years.
63 m HARRIET C HATFIELD Widow of BENJAMIN H WINANS DIED April 3 1885, Aged 59 Years. 1
There shall be no more pain.
64 m JOB H HATFIELD DIED 30th JANY, 1850 AGED 63 YEARS.
In life he was an humble and devoted follower of Jesus, and died in the triumphs of faith.
IN GOD IS MY TRUST.
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65 m CHARLOTTE T WIDOW OF JOB H HATFIELD DIED Dec 18th 1856, Aged 63 Years,
For we which have believed do enter into rest.
66 r IN .
Memory of Lewis & Charity Son & Daughter of Lewis & Phebe Mulford She died Nov ye 16th 1771 aged I MO He died March ye 5th 1779 aged 2 YS
67 7 HERE lies interr'd the Body of Phebe Wife of Lewis Mulford who died May ye 4th A D 1779 In the 28th Year of her Age.
68 r Michael Son of Lewis & Phebe Mulford died June the 12 1794. in the 21 year of his age.
69 r In Memory of Mrs HANNAH CLARK Who departed this life on the 27th of May 1817 in the 43ª year of her age.
She's pass'd the waves of trouble here, We trust beyond the reach of fear ; She hears no more the Gospel sound, But lies here mouldering under ground.
Her dust and ruins that remain, The Saviour will unite again ; Before the universe his power display, At the great rising, glorious day.
All you who read this monument, Behold here seal'd your last account ; For'tis decreed : to dust you must return, And all your works (unless in Christ) shall burn.
70 m IN MEMORY OF PHEBE M CLARK Daughter of HANNAH CLARK DIED January 10 1875 In the 76 year of her age.
71 m IN Memory of JAMES WILCOX, WHO DIED July Ist 1852 In the 68th Year of his age.
Husband thou art gone to rest, Thy toils and cares are o'er ; And sorrow pain and suffering, Shall ne'er distress thee more.
72 7 M. J.
E. M. J.
In memory of AARON JEWELL who departed this life May IIth 1824 Aged 26 years & 4 months
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
Also of ELIHU M, son of Aaron & Mary Jewell who died Decr IIth 1823 Aged 5 months & 15 days.
Here in this narrow silent bed, The father and his babe are laid, How short their stay ; their conflict's o'er
And have they reached fair Canaan's shore Bless'd thought ! and may we all prepare, To leave this world, and meet them there
73 r In Memory of Capt Joseph Lyon of Lyons farms who Departed this life August 26th A. D. 1772 In the 6Ist Year of his Age
The liberal diviseth liberal things & by liberal things shall he stand Isiah xxxiid 8th Verse
74 7 J. L. In memory of JOSEPH LYONS A. B. who departed this life May 14th A. D. 1821; in the 81st year of his age.
For thirty five years he was an Elder in this church, and exhibited in an eminent degree. a pattern of the most unaffected piety and of the christian virtues meekness and charity.
Mark the perfect man & behold the upright.
75 , E. T. In Memory of ELIAS THOMPSON who died Oct 28th 1828 ; in the 56th year of his age
" There remaineth a rest to the people of God "
767 F. T. In Memory of FANNY widow of Elias Thompson who died Jan'y Ist 1830 ; in the 56th year of her age
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord,
77 r V T. In memory of Vashti daugh" OF Elias & FANNY THOMPSON WHO DIED May 12th 1826 in the Ioth year of her age.
78 r A. T. In memory of Abel son OF
Elias & FANNY THOMPSON WHO DIED Jan 22ª 1825 in the 18th year of his age.
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79 m
In Memory of ANN T. MARSH wife of
Caleb Price who departed this life April 15th 1817 in the 29th year of her age.
Farewell friends parents children dear No more I need your tender care : My feet have reached the heavenly shore, I know no imperfection more.
CHARLES TOOKER son of Caleb & Ann Price died June Ist 1814 Aged 2 years 5 months, & 14 days.
80 m HENRY M. BRITTIN BORN
February 22 1802, DIED October 19 1877, Aged 75 Years.
Asleep in Jesus. ELIZA A. WIFE OF
HENRY M. BRITTIN, Died Oct 26 1880, Aged 73 Years.
" Though they sleep in the dust, they shall rise to life Everlasting."
81 m IN Memory of HUGH MC BRIDE BRITTIN, Son of HENRY M. & ELIZA ANN BRITTIN who died May 6th 1827 Aged 1 Year 7 Months and 6 days.
Beneath this stone an Infant lies, To earth its ashes lent, Who shall again more glorious rise, But not more Innocent.
When the Archangels trump shall sound
And souls to bodies join, Thousands on earth shall wish their lives
Had been as short as thine.
CATHARINE F. BRITTIN died November 27th 1838 aged 7 years.
82 m In Memory of four children of Elihu and Mary A. Brittin. Julia Ann died Sept 18th 1801 Aged 9 months. Henrietta died Oct 218t 1803 Aged 7 months. Maria died Jany 6th 1808 Aged 3 months. Emaline died Oct 16th 1810 Aged 7 months.
83 r Here lies ye Body of Mary Daur of William & Mary Britton. She dy'd March 31st 1773 in ye 6th Year of her age.
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84 m IN Memory of CAPT WILLIAM BRITTIN who died July 22 1783, Aged 45 Years Also MARY widow of Capt William Brittin, who died April 5 1797, Aged 53 Years.
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