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in the City of New York July 26th 1835 : In the 38th Year of his age ALSO
LOCKEY B. widow of Thomas Mulford and Daughter of Thomas and Hannah Force died Feby 23ª 1842 ; In the 44th Year of her age
1472 Here Lyeth Interr'd the Body of JOHN ALLING who Departed this life April ye 25th A D 1734 in ye 65th year of his age
1473 r
r Mary Haris Daught Of George and Elen- Harris DecD Octr ye 9th 1728 Aged I year And 3 Months.
Sleep on sweet Babe Lay still & take thy rest Thy maker call'd ye home Therefore it is Best.
1474 r E. S.
In memory of Elizabeth widow of Daniel Sale who died Decr 25th 1805 aged 73 years
In faith she lived in dust she lies But faith foresees that dust shall rise : When Jesus calls while hope assumes, And boasts her joy among the tombs,
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1475 Y IN MEMORY of Mr. Daniel Sale who departed this Life June the XXIst 1798. In the LXXIII Year of his Age
As you are now. So once was I, In Health & Strength, tho here I lie ; As I am now, So you must be. Prepare for Death & follow me,
1476 r In Memory of Phebe Wife of Edward Sale who departed this Life Febry the IIth Ane Domini 1757. aged LX Years
Watch & Pray for you know not the Hour.
1477 r Here lies ye Body of Elizabeth wife of Edward Sale who Died Febr ye 17 1733 in ye 33 year of her Age
1478 1 C. D. Cornelius son of Isreal & Elizabeth Disoway died decem' 3ª 1800 aged 4 weeks
Happy infant early blest, Rest in peaceful slumbers rest- Early rescued from the cares, Which increase with growing years.
1479 ? Daniel son of Edward & Sarah Sale died Augt the 18th 1796 aged 10 mons Sleep lovely babe and take thy rest God call'd thee home he thought it best
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1480 ? S. S. In memory of Sarah wife of Edward Sale who died Jany 20th 1808 in the 35th year of her age also Edward son of Edward & Sarah Sale died Jany Ioth 1808 aged 3 months
My glass is run my days are spent My life is gone it was but lent And as I am so must you be Therefore prepare to follow me.
1481 ? E. S.
In memory of EDWARD SALE who died March 26th 1819; in the 51st year of his age
Also his son EDWARD T. died March 7th 1819; Aged 5 months, & 13 days
1482 r IN MEMORY of Benjamin Williams who died March the 23ª 1789 In the XLVIth Year of his Age
1483 r E. W.
In memory of Elias son of Enoch & Joanna Williams ; died Sept 20th 1796 in the 17th year of his age
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1484 ? CMW In memory of Charles M. son of Archibald B. and Abigail Williams who died June 26th 1809 aged I year & 2 months
1485 Y H. W.
In memory of HANNAH wife of Jonathan Williams who died April 12th 1810 in the 59th year of her age
But Oh ! ye mourners cease to weep, Receive with joysome cordial charms ; And view her in the world of bliss, Encircled in her Saviours arms.
1486 m IN Memory of ELIZABETH C. DAUGHTER OF David and Elizabeth Williams who died August 20th 1857 In the 54th Year of her age
While weeping friends bend O'er the silent tomb Recount her virtues and her loss de- plore Faiths piercing eye darts through the dreary gloom And hails her blest where tears shall flow no more
1487 m IN Memory of ELIZABETH F
WIDOW OF David Williams who departed this life April 28th 1848 In the 86th Year of her age
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
1488 m In Memory of DAVID WILLIAMS A Soldier of the Revolution who departed this life Aug 1ºt 1841 In the 84th Year of his age.
"Surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God."
1489 m THE GRAVE OF JANE WINANS Wife of RICHARD WILLIAMS who departed this life the 30th day of March 1837 : Aged 43 years
1490 r C. W. Sacred to the memory of CORNELIUS son of David & Elizabeth Williams who died Feby 24th 18II in the 26th year of his age
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The unremitting paths he trod That leads to happiness and God Has run their short and rapid race E're he was call'd to heavens embrace The joyful spirit left the clay Until the everlasting day And here the precious treasure lyes Till God shall call it to the skyes
1491 m Sacred
TO THE
Memory OF WM W MONROE who died Oct. 6. 1842 Aged 35 Years 6 Months and 3 days
1492 m Sacred To the Memory of JEMIMA wife of Jeremiah Monroe who died Nov 16, 1840. In the 58. Year of her age Also
EDWARD J. son of Jeremiah & Jemima Monroe who died Sept 17. 1817 Aged 1 Year 6 Months and 4 days Likewise ELIZABETH W. their Daughter who died Oct 13. 1819 Aged I Year 10 months and Io days
1493 m IN Memory of LETTE WIDOW OF Aaron Lyon who died July 29th 1846 In the 75th Year of her age
Farewell ye friends whose tender care Has long engaged my love Your fond embrace I now exchange For better friends above.
1494 Y
In memory of RACHEL widow of Henry Norris who died Novr 16th 1824; in the 60th year of her age
Great God I own thy sentence just And nature must decay I yield my body to the dust To dwell with fellow clay.
1495 Y H. N. In memory of Henry Norris who died May 30, 1818 in the 58th year of his age
Attend my friends as you pass by, As you are now so once was I ; As I am now so you must be, Therefore prepare to follow me.
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1496 r P. N. In memory of Phebe Norris who died Septr 5th 1837 in the 74th year of her age
Happy soul thy days are ended, All thy mourning days below ; Go by angel guards attended, To the sight of Jesus go
1497 ~ M. N. In memory of Mary widow of Nathanael Norris who died Feby 26th 1810 aged 75 years
When I walked thro the shades of h
deat.
Thy presence was my stay; a One word of thy supporting breth, Drove all my fears away.
1498 r N. N.
In memory of Nathanael Norris who died July the 3d 1798 : in the 67th year of his age.
The Lord takes pleasure in the just Whom sinners treat with scorn : The meek that lie disposed in dust, Salvation shall obtain.
1499 r
Here lieth the Remains of Henry Norris who died Sepr ye 8th Anno
Domini 1752 And in the 29th Year of his Age
1500 7
Here lieth the Body of Samuel Norris who departed this Life Augt ye 15th Annoqe Domini 1752 In the 34th Year of his Age
1501 112 IN
MEMORY OF ANN S. WILLIAMS Daughter of JOHN & MARY WILLIAMS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1853 AGED 55 YEARS
Watch therefore for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man com- eth.
1502 r S. W. In memory of Mr. Samuel Williams who died October 20th 1801 In the 78th year of his Age
My friends prepare to follow me. Both young and old must die you see ; There's no discharge, theres no delay, When death demands we must obey.
1503 r
Here lies ye Body of Elenor Wife of Samuel Williams who departed this Life Octr ye 22ª Anº Dom 1777. In ye 44th Year of her Age.
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1504 ? J. W. In memory of Jane widow of Samuel Williams died Feby 20th 1807 in the 73ª year of her age
Return unto thy rest O my soul for the Lord hath delt bountifully with the
psalm CXVI. VII.
.
1505 r J. H. W. In memory of Jane H daughter of Nathaniel & Ann Williams, who died May 27th 1820 Aged 17 years I month & 12 days
Died with consumption
Adieu vain world with all your trifling toys, The soul aspires to far superior joys ; My hope it rest with Gods eternal · love The great event the judgement day will prove.
1506 ? R. W. In memory of REZIN son of Nathaniel & Ann Williams who departed this life July 2nd 1828 : aged 23 years and 6 months
I know that my Redeemer liveth Job Igth 25th
My flesh and my heart faileth but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever Psalm 73rd 26th
Such is the faith of those That trust and fear the Lord They live upon his promises And rest upon his word.
1507 r J. L. W. In memory of John L. Son of Nathaniel & Ann Williams, who died Novr 13rd 1820, Aged 18 years & 9 months
Died with consumption
Farewell my relatives so dear, Improve this solemn call : Wipe off the precious falling tear, And make your God your all.
Fear not it will be well he said, Prepare to follow me ; And when I'm mingled with the dead, You here my change may see.
1508 r B. B. W.
In memory of BENJAMIN B. son of Nathaniel & Ann Williams, who departed this life August 4th 1826 - aged 27 years
He's gone ! the spirit's fled Where sin can ne'er annoy, His sacred joy, Nor grief, nor pain, nor anxious care (here Can reach the peaceful sleeper While angels watch his soft repose
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1509 ?
D. S.
Sacred to the memory of DANIEL SPINNING who died Novr 3ª 1811 aged 62 years 6 months & 12 days Go home dear friends and shed no tears I must lie here till Christ appears And at his coming hope to have A joyful rising from the grave.
1510 r M. S.
Mary wife of Daniel Spinning died March 9th 1802 aged 47 years 3 months & 13 days ;
Weep not for me my friends For why my race is run It is the will of God So let his will be done
1511 7
M. S.
Mindwell wife of Daniel Spinning died Sept 26. 1783 aged 33 years
Weep not for me my friends, For why my race is run : It is the will of God, So let his will be done.
1512 ? S. S.
of
Sarah daughter Daniel & Mindwell Spinning, died Febr 18th 1775 aged 2 months & 29 days
Sleep on dear child and take thy rest Early you'r call'd God thought it best Your griefs are done our tears be dry By the we learn that all must die
1513 Y P. S. In memory of Phebe Spinning who died Oct' 16th 1823 ; in the 31st year of her age
1514 m M. S.
IN MEMORY OF MARY SPINNING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 19th 1823 IN THE 36th YEAR OF HER AGE
Religion is the chief concern Of mortals here below
May I its great importance learn Its sovereign virtue know.
Religion should our thoughts engage Amidst our youthful bloom. 'Twill fit us for declining age And for the awful tomb.
1515 Y J. S. John Spinning died March Ioth 1778 aged 77 years & 4 months
Pray look upon my grave, All you that passeth by ; When one lives to such age, Thousands do younger die.
1516 r C. S.
Constant wife of John Spinning sen died Sept 9th 1757 aged 51 years
Pray look upon my grave, All you that passeth by : Where one lives to such age Thousands do younger die.
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1517 r W. S. In memory of William Stiles who died Jan 24th 1781 Aged 47 years & 4 months
Go home dear friends and shed no tears, I must lie here till Christ appears ; And at his coming hope to have, A joyful rising from the grave.
1518 m IN Memory of PHEBE widow of William Stiles who departed this life Nov 22nd 1822 In the 86th Year of her age.
Swiftly pass a few fleeting years, And all that now in bodies live ; Shall quit like me this vale of tears. Their righteous sentence to receive.
1519 m
In memory of Frances wife of Joseph Watkins and Daughter of John Spinning who Departed This life on the fifth day of July 1787 aged fifty seven years two months and twenty days
A fabric once on Earth I was And nothing Else but dust I'm gone to join the Heavenly tribe And with my God to Rest.
1520 m MY MOTHER PHEBE WOODRUFF WIDOW OF DANIEL STILES DIED DEC. 12th, 1844, AGED 72 YEARS
She sleeps in Jesus, and is blest ; Calm are her slumbers, sweet her rest.|
1521 r
D. S. In memory of Daniel Stiles who died Novr 28th 1810 aged 37 years & 10 months Also Abraham his son died May 6th 1802 aged 4 months and 22 days
1522 m SUSAN M. Daughter of JOHN & PHEBE STILES and wife of Linus Littell, Died April 11th 1832 Aged 24 years
While weeping friends bend o'er the silent tomb,
Recount her virtues and her loss de- plore ; Faith's piercing eye darts through the dreary gloom, And hails her blest where tears shall flow no more
1523 m JOHN STILES Died Dec. 24, 1857, In the gIst Year of his Age
1524 m IN Memory of PHEBE wife of JOHN STILES who departed this life April 9th 1823 ; Aged 52 Years
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
May her dear friends from tears re- frain Their loss has proved her greatest gain She dwells with Christ in Heaven above Where all is harmony and love.
1525 g Luke H Higgins Born Nov 28th 1809 Died Dec 13th 1884
Harriet S Higgins Born July 14th 1810 Died May 28th 1848
1526 m PHEBE C. Daughter of Luke H. and Harriet Higgins Died April 21st 1859, In the 20th Year of her age
And now hath thy dust returned to the earth Thy spirit to god who gave it. Yet affection shall fondly cherish thy worth And memory deeply engrave it. Not here on this tablet of mouldering stone But on our fond bosoms where best it is known
1527 m IN memory of HANNAH daughter of the Rev'd E Van Derlip and Wife of Morris Stiles who died Oct. 5th 1828 Aged 30 years
1528 m IN MEMORY OF Our Parents NEHEMIAH MEEKER died Sept 12th 1849 Aged 77 Years HANNAH his wife died July 23ª 1827 Aged 55 Years ALSO CATHARINE their daughter died Aug. 4 1849 Aged 52 Years DAVID T their son died Oct 23. 1847 Aged 33 Years
1529 m IN
memory of WILLIAM M WILLIS WHO DIED Dec. 17th 1837 : In the 64. year of his age
" And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me write. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henc- -eforth ; yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them."
1530 m THE GRAVE
OF
JOSHUA O HORTON WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED ON HIS PASSAGE TO ALBANY, DEC. 10 1846 AGED 32 YEARS 4 MOS. & 14 DAYS
" Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
221
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1531 r IN
memory of MARY P. Wife of Henry Simmons Died Oct. 14th 1832 ; Aged 23 years 1 month & 3 days
Also her Brother JOHN M HORTON Died May 4th 1835 ; Aged 30 years 6 months & 4 days
A tribute of respect by their Affectionate brother J. O. Horton.
1532 r W. H. In memory of William Horton who died Sept™ 26th 1831; in the 58th year of his age.
1533 m IN MEMORY OF DORCAS OLIVER wife of WILLIAM HORTON WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1856, IN THE 83RD YEAR OF HER AGE
1534 r In Memory of Isaac son of William & Dorcas Horton who died July 27th 1819 in the 4th year of his age
1535 m Sacred To the memory of Mary Earl Wife of Captain Samuel D Ellis Born January 28, 1840 Died March II. 1858 -0- -
Mary thou was mild and lovely Gentle as the summer breeze Pleasant as the air of evening When it floats among the trees
Peaceful be thy silent slumber
Peaceful in thy grave so low Thou no more will join our number
Thou no more our songs shall know
Yet again we hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled Then in heaven with joy to greet thee When no farewell tear is shed
1536 m SOPHIA G. GENUNG Died Aug 18th 1858. Aged 27 years
Dear Sophia thou hast left us. [the stone has been cut off here and set in base.]
1537 m In Memory of PHEBE CORY daughter of Eleazar B. & Nancy Genung who died May 12. 1842 Aged 21 Years & 6 Months,
Sleep love, and lov'd one sleep Beneath the quiet sod And yet with many a tear We gave you up to God
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1538 m In Memory of Clifford Austin Son of Eleazer & Electa Genung who died Jan 22 1835 Aged 7 Months & 25 days
This lovely bud so young and fair Call'd hence by early doom Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise may bloom
1539 r J F In memory of Jacob Foster who died March IIth 1814 in the 71st year of his age
My friends prepare to follow me Both young and old must die you see There's no discharge there's no delay When death demands we must obey
1540 r E. T.
In memory of Elizabeth Todd who died Augst 24 1810 in the 64th year of her age
Go home my friends dry up your tears I must lie here till Christ appears Repent in time, while time you have For theres no repentance in the grave
1541 r Here ly ye Remains of
Mrs Hannah Hendr-
and David Hend
-icks Wife of Mr John
ricks Son of Mr John
Hendricks Obijt Mar
ye 15, 1732. Ætat 39
Hendricks Obijt May 29 1732 Ætat 9.
Adieu vain World our dearest Friends farewell Prepare with us in this dark House to dwell Till ye last Trump our our ruined Frame repair c
At Christ's Desent to meet him in ye air
1542 r In memory of two children of Isaac L & Catharine Davis John Jacob died Jany 26th 1823 aged I year 9 months & 13 days James Oliver died Novr 22ª 1824 aged I year 3 months & 17 days
But nature feels-but ah! they're gone For them our tears have flow'd It is the Lord, his hand we own He doth what seems him good.
1543 m In
memory of
Charlotte Farrand daughter of Isaac and Margaret Davis who died August 2" 1813 aged I year 6 months & 2 days
Vain world how transient is its joys, Its pleasures soon will end in pain ; But where I'm gone theres no alloy, Who would not die this bliss to gain. Then cease t indulge th falling tear, I now with Jesus ever dwell ; If you my praises did but hear, Youd surely say that all is well
223
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1544 m
In Memory of Margaret Wife of Isaac L Davis who departed this life May 21 1817 Aged 26 years 7 months & 29 Days
She dropt a tear and grasp'd my hand, And fain she would have spoke ; But well my heart could understand, The language of her look. She rais'd and gently wav'd her hand, And fill'd me with a joy ; To which the wealth of sea and land, Compared, were but a toy.
1545 m IN memory of ISAAC L DAVIS WHO DIED April 11th 1845 ; In the 58th Year of his age
" Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth."
Friend after friend departs, Who hath not lost a friend, There is no union here of hearts That hath not here an end.
1546 m OUR MOTHER SARAH C. PRICE WIFE OF D. O. PRICE DIED SEP'T 23, 1823, AGED 31 YEARS
Softly her fainting head she lay Upon her makers breast ; Her saviour lifted her soul away And laid her flesh to rest.
1547 m To THE MEMORY of RICHARD PERRIN,
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 19th 1813 AGED 45 YEARS
Watch therefore for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come
1548 m IN MEMORY OF
MRS LUCRETIA B. PERRIN WHO DIED JANUARY 17, 1850, Aged 77 Years Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
1549 m IN memory of SOLOMON SLATER who died Decr 3ª 1865. in the 40th year of his age
JAMES D SLATER Died March 3ª 1864 Aged 10 Months and 3 Days
EDWARD B SLATER Died May IIth 1865 in the 4th Year of his age
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1550 ? S. W. In memory of SALLY
wife of
Ezekiel Williams who died Jan 15th 1828 in the 41. year of her age
Dear partner of my life And children whom I love Remember dying strife Which you have got to prove.
1551 ~ E. W.
In memory of Ezekiel Williams who died Aug. 17th 1830 in the 46th year of his age
Children come view my bed of clay, This pillow of the ground ; Here your fair bodies soon must lay, Till the last trump shall sound.
1552 m BROTHER EUGENE A. FAVOR BORN AUGUST 8. 1856 DIED JUNE 4, 1888.
1553 m OUR MOTHER MARY A. DAUGHTER OF STEPHEN A. MEEKER AND WIDOW OF JOHN J. FAVOR BORN AUGUST 7, 1837 DIED JUNE 29, 1886
1554 m IN Memory of ALLETTA WIFE OF Stephen A. Meeker who died Sept 5th 1853. In the 51st Year of her age
A friend has gone a mother dear, Whose last remains are resting here ; Jesus' love whilst here below, Oft did light her careworn brow.
She oft did speak and feel the words so true, Which is to all and reader you ; We must enjoy the love divine, That we may all in glory shine.
1555 m IN
memory of STEPHEN A MEEKER WHO DIED Augst 22ª 1854 In the 55th Year of his age
He who lies beneath this sod Whilst here on earth he sought his God The Pearl of greatest price he found He was filled with joy and peace of mind An interest in Salvation's plan he e'er did show Whilst passing through this world of woe.
1556 m THE GRAVE OF ANN WIFE OF
Nathaniel Williams who died Sept Igth 1847 Aged 82 Years
Hers was the life and the death of a christian [The rest of verse too dim to read.]
225
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1557 J. L. In memory of MR JOHN LIGHTON, died Dec 14th 1804 in the 43rd year of his age
Death in all his dire array Has laid the mortal part in dust : The embodied spirit has wing'd its way To God the Saviour God the just. He will his Sovereign power display, On the great rewarding day.
1558 Y E. L. K. In memory of MRS ELIZABETH L. KEYT daughter of Henry & Hannah Weaver : died March 24th, 1810, in the 22nd year of her age
A faithful wife a mother dear, A child belov'd a friend sincere ; Consign'd beneath this clod to lay, Untill the resurrection day : O then may she in triumph rise, To join the saints above the skies.
1559 r W. C. B. In memory of two children of Samuel & Elizabeth Baker, William died Decr 28th 1808 aged 10 months & 20 days Catharine died Octr 7th 1810 aged 1 year 2 months & 21 days
1560 m SACRED to the Memory of MRS ELIZABETH
relict of Henry Freeman who departed this life March 8th 1835 In the 61st year of her age
Faith in thy love shall sweeten death And smooth the rugged way Smile on me dearest Lord and then I shall not-wish to stay.
1561 m IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF MELANTHON FREEMAN and daughter of WM & JANE WEIR WHO DIED JULY 28 1849, AGED 52 YEARS 4 MO. & II DAYS
Yesterday she clasped my hand To day she is in the grave
1562 m MELANTHON FREEMAN SEN. DIED April 9th 1858. IN HIS 75th YEAR
1563 r E. F.
In memory of ELIZABETH wife of Melanthon Freeman who died Jany 25 1835 aged 52 years 2 months & 28 days Also of their four children MATTHEW aged 6 months & 18 days CAROLINE aged II days ANSON aged 5 days JOSIAH aged 8 months & 5 days.
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1564 r In Memory of three children of Melanthan & Elizabeth Freeman Abigail died April 14th 1810 aged 11 months & 20 days Rachel died Feby 16th 1812 aged I year & 5 days Henry died Augst 29tb 1813 aged 8 months & 13 days
1565 r
A. H.
In memory of ANNA wife of John C. Hotto and daughter of Melanthon & Elizabeth
Freeman : who died May 20th 1834 ; aged 28 years 5 months & 8 days
1566 m ELIZABETH JANE WIFE OF MELANTHON FREEMAN JUN. Died Nov. 24th 1851 in her 28th year
1567 m In Memory, of ABIGAIL wife of Jonah Rowland who departed this life November 22nd 1806, In the 46th Year of her age
Weep not for me, but weep for yourselves and your children
1568 Y J. R.
Jane F. daugh™ of Jonah Rowland &
Abigail his wife died April 20th 1802 aged II mon® & 27 days blow
When the archangels trump shall And souls to bodies join Millions will wish their time below Had been as short as thine.
1569 r IN
memory of three children of Michael & Rebecca Bedell WM HENRY died Augt 17th 1822 ; Aged 15 months & 7 da8 : WM HENRY died Augt 27th 1829 ; Aged 17 months & 9 da8 : CAROLINE AMANDA died Novr IIth 1830 Aged 8 months & 11 das :
1570 m IN
MEMORY OF MICHAEL BEDELL WHO DIED April IIth 1855 AGED 55 YEARS & 6 MONTHS.
"I know that my Redeemer liveth."
1571 m
In memory of REBECCA WIFE OF MICHAEL BEDELL WHO DIED , May 18th 1868 Aged 71 Years
She sleeps in peace yes sweetly sleeps, Her sorrows all are oer. With her the Storms of Life are past She's gained the Heavenly Shore.
227
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1572 m IN Memory of SARAH E. WIFE OF GEORGE L. BEDELL, who died Decr 6th 1857 ; Aged 20 Years and I Day
How still and peaceful is the grave Where life's vain tumults past The appointed house by heavens de- cree Receives us all at last.
1573 g DAVID S. MITCHELL DIED MAY 29th 1886 AGED 67 YEARS
MITCHELL
1574 g STEPHEN MAGIE BORN MARCH 12. 1807, DIED NOV 24. 1874.
MARY S. MAGIE BORN Nov. 24, 1799 DIED MARCH 30, 1881 : MAGIE
1575 m IN Memory of two children of Aaron and Ann Pierson LILLIS died Nov 218t 1842 aged 4 years 4 months & 28 days ALSO MARY LOUISA died Jany 3ª 1848 aged 2 years 5 months & 16 days
1576 m AARON PIERSON Died Jan 11, 1850 Aged 42 years & 6 mos,
And now hath thy dust returned to the earth The spirit to God who gave it. Yet affection shall fondly cherish thy worth ; And mem'ry deeply engrave it. Not here on this tablet of mouldering stone. But in our fond bosoms where best it is known.
1577 m IN MEMORY OF ABIGAIL WIDOW OF Henry D. Woodruff who died Augst 31st 1850 In the 83ª Year of her age.
1578 m IN memory of HENRY D. WOODRUFF WHO DIED Sept" 18th 1849. In the 8Ist Year of his age
1579 r In memory of Mary wife of Henry D. Woodruff who died Augt 23. 1819 ; in the 45th year of her age
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1580 r V. W.
In memory of Vilette wife of Henry D. Woodruff who died Dec the 22ª 1797 in the 24th year of her age.
1581 r HERE lies interr'd what was Mortal of Mr Joseph Woodruff who died Augt ye 20th Anno Domini 1778. In the 76th Year of his Age
1582 7 Here lies the Body of Martha Wife of Joseph Woodruff Decd Octr 13 1757 in the 57 Year of her age
Remember me as you pass by as you are now so once was I As I am now so you must be Therefore prepare to follow me.
1583 r P. W. In memory of Puah Widow of Joseph Woodruff who died July 29th 1803 in the 83ª year of her age
1584 r Here lies ye Body of Henry Dusenbary Son of Henry & Elizabeth Woodruff Decd Sepr 29th 1762 aged 18 Months
1585 Y
In memory of Henry Woodruff who departed this Life Seper the 19th 1790 In ye 58th Year of his Age
1586 r E. W.
In memory of Elizabeth Widow of Henry Woodruff who died June the 27th 1804 in the 70th year of her Age
1587 Y J. W. In memory of JOHN son of Joseph & Elizabith Woodruff who died April 20th 1817 in the 24th year of his age
A pale consumption gave the fatal blow
The stroke was certain but the effect was slow With wasting pain I long have been oppress'd But in the morn of life I've gone to rest.
1588 x J. W. In memory of Joseph Wood- ruff the third who died March 6th. 1820. in the 58th year of his age
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