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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1589 m IN Memory of ELIZABETH widow of
Joseph Woodruff who died Nov 17th 1843 In the 8Ist Year of her age
Our age to seventy years is set How short the term how frail the state And if to eighty we arive We rather sigh and groan than live
1590 x R. W.
In memory of RHODA wife of James Woodruff who departed this life May 15th 1826 Aged 31 years Also of ELIZABETH their daughter who departed this life Augst 25th 1824 Aged 2 years
1591 m IN
memory of WILLIAM BAKER who died April 2ª 1853 aged 9 years 3 months & 22 days MARY WHITEHEAD died Oct 22d 1852 aged 1 year 8 months & 16 days ANNA died Oct 13th 1841 : aged 9 months Children of James and Jane W Woodruff
1592 m ISREAL M MILLER DIED
JANY 20th 1850 IN THE 20th YEAR OF HIS AGE
" Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth."
1593 m IN MEMORY OF RICHARD PERRIN who died March 30th 1844 Aged 43 Years ALSO SARAH WIFE OF Richard Perrin died Feby 9th 1841 Aged 41 Years ALSO ANN daughter of Richard & Sarah Perrin died May 29th 1845 In the 16th Year of her age
1594 r M. F. In memory of MATILDA wife of Jeheil Force who departed this life Jany 15th 1818 In the 36th year of her age
1595 m IN Memory of MARIA W. DAUGHTER OF Estes & Frances C. CUMMINGS who died Octr 30th 1841 Aged 2 Months
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1596 m HENRIETTA L. WIFE OF BENJAMIN J. VRELAND daughter of Isaac and Evaline SPINNING died Jany 28th 1862 In the 33ª Year of her age GEORGE S. son of Isaac and Susan P Spinning died Feby 4th 1862 aged 4 years & 3 months
1597 m ELVINA Wife of Isaac Spinning and Daughter of Samuel Clark Died 30th July 1854 Aged 47 Years
Why should our tears in sorrow flow When God recalls his own And bids them leave a world of woe For an immortal crown.
1598 m IN MEMORY OF PHEBE ANN WIFE OF JOHN DUNHAM WHO DIED DEC 20TH 1831, AGED 23 YEARS 2 MONTHS & 20 DAYS
Farewell ! husband and children dear
Affliction sore long time I bore Physicians were in vain Till God did please to give me ease And free me from my pain
1599 m IN
memory of three children of Asa & Mary Eliza Vandergrist HANNAH ANN died March 21ªt 1831 aged 5 years, 7 months &. 19 days HANNAH ANN died Feb8 24th 1832. aged 5 months & 15 days MAY ELIZABETH died Feb 12th 1834 aged 1 year & 5 days
Sleep on sweet babes and take your rest You in your Makers arms are blest And now to you we bid adieu God fit us all to follow you
1600 m IN
memory of MELSUP HEMING who died Jan 218t 1832 aged 54 years ALSO OF REBECCA his wife who died Oct 27th 1831 aged 56 years
" Prepare to meet thy God."
1601 r S. T.
In Memory of Susannah wife of Ichabod Terrill who died Feby 6th 1817 in the 50th year of her age
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
All we can do is view her tomb And sorrow o'er her breathless clay And thus regret the heavy gloom On us inpends since she's away
1602 m ADELBERT SON OF William A. and Rachel E. FULTON who died Sept. 29. 1856. aged 2 months & 22 days
Our darling babe has gone and left us And his loss we deeply feel But it's God who hath bereft us He can all our sorrows heal.
1603 m In Memory of WILLIAM JAMES MONTGOMERY who died March 23 1834 ; AGED 35 YEARS Also AMELIA Daur of WILLIAM & MARY MONTGOMERY who died May 29 1838 Aged 4 years
" Thanks be unto God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
1604 m IN Memory of ELIZA daughter of Benjamin & Sarah ELWOOD who died July 30, 1843 In the 2. Year of her age
Here by my infant home, The church my childhood blest My buried sister's sacred dust Fain would I take my rest.
1605 m IN Memory of JOHN JOSEPH Son of Johnson & Eliza SORRELL who died April 27. 1837 aged 1 Year II Months and 10 days
1606 r ERECTED to the Memory of PETER VAN HORN who died October 19th 1840 in the 47th year of his age
" Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden & I will give you rest."
1607 r IN memory of Col'd LAFAYETTE BOYLESTON died March 29. 1849 aged 24 years & 6 months
1608 R. C. BRYANT'S FAMILY VAULT 1845
1609 PETER MASSIE'S FAMILY VAULT 1840
1610 ELIAS DAYTON'S FAMILY VAULT I806
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1611 FAMILY VAULT OF THE HEIRS OF COL GOULD PHINNY
1612 C. O. HALSTED'S FAMILY VAULT 1838
1613 WILLIAM SHUTE'S FAMILY VAULT
1614 M. M. WOODRUFF'S FAMILY VAULT 1841
1615 m IN Memory of Our Parents, JOEL BONNEL, Born Ap'r. 27, 1791. Died Feb 19, 1880
ARABELLA HALSEY Born Feb. 23, 1795 Died Dec 2, 1879
There is rest for the weary,
1616 m IN MEMORY OF MARY ELISABETH WIFE OF * JOHN JACOB BAUER Who departed this life March 31st 1856 Aged 61 Years & 6 Months
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom-Ps: 90. Vs: 12.
1617 m IN MEMORY OF EVA-DA. Wife of PHILLIP KNOEDLER Who departed this life Oct 29 1852 Aged 35 Years & 1 Month
Also of HENRIETTE C -. Daughter of the above Who died Nov : 7th 1852 Aged 1 Year & 2 Months
For here have We no continuing City but We seek one to come
James 13 : 14.
1618 m IN Memory of JOHN G. son of Jacob and Mary E. Bauer : who died July 13th 1850 Aged 21 years & 5 Months
" The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places yea I have a goodly heritage."
1619 m. IN
Memory of ANNA ROSINA daughter of Jacob & Mary E Bauer who died Novr 20th 1843 : Aged 21 Years & 10 Days
"I know that my Redeemer liveth and he shall at the latter day awake me from the earth."
MY WORK IS DONE
NICHOLAS MURRAY
THE MURRAY MONUMENT.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1620 m EMILY C KNOEDLER Born March 19th 1837 Died Sept : 29th 1859 My home is in heaven
1621 m A. A. F.
In memory of ABIGAIL A FAY, who was born in Westborough Mass. Feby 13th 1818 and who died in the city of New York May 17 1836
1622 m
FREDERICK MERRIAM only child of Joseph C & Anne C. Laughton died Sept" 12th 1836, aged 10 months and 6 days
"Of such is the kingdom of heaven."
1623 r R. P.
In memory of Rhoda Wife of John Peet, departed this life Octr 8th 1803 in the 42ª year of her Age
In faith she liv'd ; in dust she lies : But faith foresees ; that dust shall rise : When Jesus calls while hope assumes; And boasts her joy among the tombs.
1624 r In memory of RICHARD O JEFFERY who died Oct" 28th 1833,
aged 44 years 2 months and 13 days
As you are now so I was once As I am now so you must be Prepare for Death and follow me.
1625 r S. G. In memory of Sarah wife of Joseph Gorman who died Augt 3ª 1807 in the 56th year of her age
Lie still my dear and take thy rest God call'd the home he thought it best
1626 r M. G. Sacred to the memory of Martha wife of John Gal- -braith a Native of Strabane Ireland, died June 27th 1812, Aged 29 years Lovely in life, serene she welcom'd death Attending seraphs mark'd her latest breath Thou on bright smiles on wings of boundless love
Bear her pure spirit to the joys above
1627 g [On West side] MY WORK IS DONE
NICHOLAS MURRAY
BORN IN IRELAND Dec 25 1802
PASTOR OF THE IST PRESB. CHURCH ELIZABETH N. J. FROM JULY 23 1833 UNTIL HIS DEATH FEB 4th 1861
REMEMBER THE WORDS THAT I SPAKE UNTO YOU WHILE I WAS YET WITH YOU
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
[North side] THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY THE CONGREGATION TO THE MEMORY OF A FAITHFUL, AND BELOVED PASTOR. A MAN OF GOD, THOROUGHLY FURNISHED
UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS.
[East side] ELIZA J RHEES WIFE OF REV. NICHOLAS MURRAY BORN NOV. 30, 1804. DIED MARCH 7, 1871.
" THERE REMAINETH THEREFORE A REST TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD."
THOMAS CHALMERS MURRAY
FEB. 1850 MARCH 1879
[South side]
OUR CHILDREN JOHN MORRISON WILLIAM WILBERFORCE ANNA RHEES MARGARET BRECKENRIDGE CATHARINE LOXLEY
"OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN."
ELIZABETH CLARKE BORN NOV. 1830 DIED JUNE. 1858
" I am
THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE "
1628 ?
IN Memory of THOMAS B. CAHOW who departed this life Septr 15th
1810 in the
43ª year of his age
IN Memory of JANE his widow who departed this life March 17th 1825 in the 58th year of her age
1629 r E. O. In memory of Enos Osborn who died April 18th 1800 in the 75th year of his age A husband dear a parent kind A social generous friend He's gone to dwell above the skies Where sorrows ever end
This stone was erected by Tho& B Cahow his son in law as a token of his regard
1630 r In Memory of ELIZABETH wife of Aaron Ball, who died Jany 18th 1817 in the 25th year of her age
Farewell, no more I tread your ground No more I need the gospel sound My feet have reach'd the heav'nly shore I know no imperfections more.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
Let friends no more my suff'ring mourn Nor view my sorrow's with concern O cease to drop the pit'ing tear I've past beyond the reach of fear.
Also of three children of Aaron & Elizabeth Ball JAMES T. died May 15th 1815 aged 3 years & I day ABRAHAM S. died Decr II 1815, aged I year & I month DAVID H. died Decr 13th 1816 aged 2 months & 4 days
1631 ? J. H. F. JAMES HARRIS son of Richard R & Mary Ann Frazee died Decr 18th 1821 aged 10 months
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."
1632 r
[Scaled off] Dai & Sa d may Ist 1801 a nonth's and 21 d
1633 ~ G. S. In memory of GAVIN SCOTT from Alnwick, Northumberland England who departed this life June 27th 1815 Aged 77 years
" Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like his."
Numb, chap 23ª ver 10
1634 r Mary Wife of Gavin Scott from Alnwick Northumberland England Died May Ist 1801 Aged 67 Years
Eight years her mortal eyes were blind Not so her faculties of mind By faith she view'd her Saviour's love Much long'd to sing his praise above
1635 r M. S.
In memory of Mather Scott son of Gavin and Mary Scott from Alnwick Northum- -berland England who died June 7th 1810 aged 40 years
1636 r T. M.
In Memory of THOMAS MATHER A native of Northum- -berland, England, Who departed this life May 4th 1815, in the 84th year of his age.
Within the compass of this narrow span Lies God's noblest work an honest man.
1637 r HERE lies ye Remains of Mr. Benjamin Thomp- -son, who died March the 25th A. D. 1760. In the 62ª Year of his Age
My Soul, my Body, I will trust With him who numbers every Dust My Saviour faithfully will keep His own for Death is but a Sleep.
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1638 m SACRED to the memory of ANNE MATILDA daughter of Thomas and Phebe E Gilbert
who departed this life March 9th 1839 aged 3 years 6 months and 18 days " Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of Heaven "
1639 m In memory of Four Children of Burnet D & Ann Hamilton
SAMUEL F. M.
aged 3 years 3 months & 18 days
GEORGE W. aged 6 years 2 months & 27 days
LOUISA S.
WILLIAM M.
aged I year & 29 days
aged 2 days
How happy thus to sink to rest So early numbered with the blest
1640 m IN MEMORY OF FRANCIS P HAMILTON who died March 18th 1864, Aged 31 Years 9 Mos. & 15 Days
1641 m IN
MEMORY OF BURNETT D. HAMILTON WHO DIED Feby 22nd 1875, Aged 63 Years II Months and 8 Days
1642 m IN MEMORY OF ANN BRYAN WIFE OF Burnet D Hamilton Died August 13 1887 Aged 76 Years 5 Months and 17 Days.
1643 m THOMAS PATTERSON DIED Octr 26th 1852 In the 26th Year of his age
We meet in Heaven.
1644 m In Memory OF UZAL REEVE who died Jan 23, 1840, In the 51 Year of his age ALSO JAMES H SON OF Uzal & Lucetta Reeve who died Jan 12 1842 In the 4. Year of his age
How still and peaceful is the grave, No pain, no grief, no anxious fear, Invade thy bounds, no mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleeper here -0-
237
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
This lovely bud so young and fair Call'd hence by early doom Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom
1645 m In Memory OF LUCETTA widow of UZAL REEVE who died June 6th 1847 In the 50th Year of her age
If a man die shall he live again ? all the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come Job 14. 14. My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpets joyful sound Then burst the chains with sweet sur- prise And in my Saviours image rise.
1646 m In Memory OF FRANCES H REEVE who died
April 29th 1845 In the 30th Year of her age
Sister thou art gone bfore us And thy saintly soul is flown Where tears are wip'd from ev'ry eye And sorrow is unknown
1647 m MARY MOUNT DIED NOVR 26th 1884 AGED 63 YEARS
1648 m [On west side] Ida
[On east side] Only and beloved Child of Thomas T. W. and Isabel T. Nicholl died Feby 21st 1860 aged 9 years and I month
Here lyeth ye Bo S dy of Isaac William Decd Sept 22, 1733 Aged 3 days
1649 r
S
And Joseph William Died Oct™ ye 4th 1728 Aged 10 days
Children of Joseph Williams Jun™
1650 ,
In memory of Ann Eliza Daughter of Joseph and BETSY WILLIAMS who departed this life Sept™ 2nd 1803 Aged II months
Sleep on sweet Babe And take your peacefull rest God call'd you hence Because he saw it best
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1651 7
Hannah Daughter of William & Johannah Williams died Sept™ ye 5th 1777 In ye 2ª year of her age
1652 7 H. W.
In memory of Hannah daughter of William and Johanna Williams who died Sept™ 28th 1807 in the 20th year of her age
My parents dear weep not for me When in this yard my grave you see My time was short but blest is he That call'd me to eternity.
1653 Y W. W. In memory of William Williams who died April 4th 1816 in the 69th year of his age
1654 ? [Inscription all gone]
1655 m IN Memory of DANIEL WILLIAMS Born June 18th 1783 Died July 24th 1825 Aged 42 Years I month & 6 days
1656 m IN Memory of DEBORAH
WIDOW OF Daniel Williams who died Octr 18th 1853 Aged 70 years
1657 m IN Memory of THOMAS S. son of Daniel and Deborah Williams who died July 19th 1847 Aged 26 Years
1658 m JACOB WILLIAMS JR DIED Dec. 218t 1836 in the 32nd year of his age
1659 r J. W. John H. son of Jacob & Mary Williams died June 14th 1802 aged I year 7 mon8 & 26 days.
"Except ye be converted and become as little children ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
1660 r M. W. Mary Ann daught™ of Jacob & Mary Williams, died June 3ª 1802 aged 4 years 3 mon8 & 12 days
" suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God."
239
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1661 Y In memory of ELIHU son of Jacob and Mary Williams who departed this life Ist of Sept" 1809 in the 14th year of his age Being dead yet speaketh
My glass is run my days are spent My life is gone it was but lent And as I am so must you be O then prepare to follow me.
1662 m JACOB WILLIAMS SENR died Nov. 30th 1815 in the 45th year of his age
ALSO MARY his widow died Aug. 27th 1851 in the 85th year of his age
" My flesh shall rest in hope."
1663 r N. M.
In memory of NATHANIEL son of Philip and Sarah Morgan who died June 21st 1813 in the 17th year of his age
1664 m GEO. FORSYTH Co K 9TH N. J. INF.
1665 m In memory of JAMES DELEREE son of William & Sophia E Van Voorhis who died July 13 1848 aged I year 5 months & 13 days
And Jesus said suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
1666 r In Memory of three children of Edward & Elizabeth Smith DAVID died Novr 5th 1813 aged I year & 8 months JOHN W. died Augst 31st 1821 aged 4 months & 9 days WILLIAM died Oct. 8th 1822 aged I month & 5 days
1667 m THE GRAVE OF FRANCIS KING who died in this Town July 16th 1837 in the 55th year of his age He was born in Vernon Tolland co. Connecticut where he spent the principal portion of his life He was a scholar and a christian "The memory of the just is bless'd."
1668 m OUR MOTHER RACHEL GRIFFITH Born April 18th 1790. Died Feb. 24th 1869.
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1669 m JOHN GRIFFITH BORN in New Castle England and died in this Town ALSO CHARLES W. MOSES born in Cincinnatti and died in the City of New York Infant son of Montogue and Margaret Moses
1670 r In memory of JOSEPHINE daughter of John & Rachel Griffith who died May 10 1821. Aged 5 months & 23 days
1671 m CAPT. FREEMAN DEGROOT DIED Novr Ioth 1856 IN THE 50th YEAR OF HIS AGE
1672 m OUR LITTLE HATTIE "Of such is the kingdom of heaven."
1673 m ERECTED IN MEMORY OF MARGARET JANE DAUGHTER OF ROBERT AND ELIZABETH WALKER Died July 17th 1850. AGED 4 YEARS 6. MO & 17 DAYS
She was lovely, she was fair And for a while was given And angel came, and claimed his own And bore her home to heaven
1674 m IN Memory of JOHN H DUNN WHO DIED Sept 14th 1853 : Aged 29 Years
" Unto thee, O Lord do I lift up my soul "
Weep not my Friends Farewell
1675 m JOHN F. PAULEY died Aug 2 1854 ag'd 2 y'rs 2 m's and 17 d's
1676 m HENRY MARTIN son of
John & Jane Van Name died June 5 1841 aged 4 years II months and 14 days Also Two infant brothers of such is the Kingdom of heaven.
1677 m JANE MATILDA daughter of John & Jane Van Name died Jan 21 1853 aged 5 years 3 months and 14 days
Dearest Sister thou hath left us Here thy loss we deeply feel But tis God that hath bereft us He can all our sorrows heal.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1678 m OUR BELOVED SISTERS FRANCIS WESTERVELT Born July 15th 1825 Died Jany 19th 1869
ANNA VAN NAME Born Nov 20th 1839 Died April IIth 1868.
1679 m OUR BELOVED PARENTS JOHN VAN NAME, Born October 23ª 1800 Died August 30th 1874
JANE TOWNLEY HIS WIFE Born February Ist 1803 Died January 9th 1878
They sleep in Jesus
1680 m [Monument. West side]
ELIAS MARSH
Born May 21 1795
Died Dec. 28, 1860
MYRA BUSS his Wife
Born Oct 14 1790 Died Sept 20 1876
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
MARSH
[South side]
MARY H MARSH
Born July 12 1820
Died May 8 1839 MARTHA E MARSH
Born Nov. 4. 1821
Died Sept. 8. 1839
[North side] SOPHRONIA B MARSH Born Aug. 24. 1823 Died Sept, 25, 1854
MYRA A MARSH Born March 5, 1834, Died March 24, 1853, [East side blank]
1681 m [Monument. North side] OUR KATIE
DAUGHTER OF GEO S. AND SARAH M BADGER Died May 19th 1858 Aged 19 years
1682 m LIDA C. DAUGHTER OF J. W. & MARY C. WILLIAMS Died May 24th 1875 AGED 9 YEARS
1683 m IN Memory of DANIEL HENRY SON OF William & Lydia WILLIAMS WHO DIED Feb 24th 1845 Aged 7 Years 7 Months and 5 days
spirit has gon Our lovely boy, sleepeth here but his are unknown To a climate where sorrow and pain frame is at rest His spirit is strengthened his in the land of the blest There is health, there is peace
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1684 m IN Memory of CAROLINE daughter of Charles & Elizabeth DEBO who died Aug. 7th 1843 Aged 6 Years 2 months and 13 days
1685 m IN Memory of HENRY Son of Samuel and Catharine Clawson who died July 14th 1829 in the 3rd year of his age
This lovely bud so young and fair Call'd hence by early doom Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise could bloom
1686 r S. R. In memory of SAMUEL RAWL who died May 27th 1813 aged 19 years 4 months & 12 days
This stone is placed in token of the respect justly due the departed by his fond Mother
While on the earth I did remain Was fill'd with sorrow grief & pain Farewell my friends & foes likewise My journey is beyond the skies.
1687 7 CR In Memory of CATHERINE widow of Abraham Roll who died Augst 9 1814 in the 55th year of her age
Affliction sore long time I bore Physician's arts' were vain Till God did please to give me ease And free me from my pain
1688 m JAMES G. SON OF Maggie & Tho's Forsyth Died Dec. 22. 1884 Aged 19 Years & 9 Months
1689 m ROBERT J FORSYTH DIED May Ist 1881 Aged 35 Years
1690 m IN MEMORY OF MARY SWIFT wife of PETER AUSTIN WHO DIED MAY 3D 1855 AGED 53 YEARS
Prepare to meet thy God.
1691 m MARY daughter of T & E STREMPEL Born Aug. 27, 1854 Died Nov. 3. 1855, A little bud unfolded here But blossoming now in heaven
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1692 m ANDREW FORSYTH Sergeant of Co K 3 Reg N. J. V. BORN MAY 12th 1831 Died May 3ª 1863 at the fight on Marye's Heights
GEORGE FORSYTH Co A Ist Reg't N. J. V. Born July 14 1838 DIED April 12th 1868.
1693 m IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH FORSYTH DIED AUG. 7th 1860 AGED 50 YEARS 2 Mo. & 25 DAYS
SAMUEL FORSYTHE DIED DEC. 5th 1873 Aged 75 Years
1694 m
[Stone broken in three places] IN
MEMORY OF ISABELLA DAUGHTER OF SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH FORSYTH Died March 5th 1863 Aged 20 Years II Mo. & 18 Days
1695 m IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN WIDOW OF HENRY HAMILTON who died February 27th 1850 AGED 68 YEARS
" Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord."
1696 m GEORGE son of George D & Christian RANDELL died Nov 21 1848 aged 6 months
Our beloved and only son
1697 THE GRAVE OF WILLIAM MITCHELL who died March 20th 1847 Aged 30 Years A Native of Ireland
1698 r IN Memory of ROBERT MCKEE who died Septr 18th 1823 Aged 50 years Also ELIZABETH his daughter who died Nov 28th 1835 Aged 20 years 2 months. and 22 days
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1699 m SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ALEXANDER PORTER who departed this life June 23ª 1851 Aged 37 Years
1700 m THE LAST Of Her Family CATHARINE FALCONER DIED Dec 4th 1856 aged 34 years
The victory now is obtained She's gone her Redeemer to see Her wishes she fully has gained She's now where she panted to be.
1701 m IN Memory of HANNAH wife of John I Kopp who died April 3rd 1842, Aged 24 Years 9 Months and 26 days
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
1702 m IN Memory of LAVENIA WIFE OF JONATHAN SHEPHERD who died Jan 14th 1853 : In the 51st Year of her age
1703 m IN memory of ANN MARIA WIFE OF WILLIAM J HARRIS who died Dec. 30th 1852 In the 21st Year of.her age
1704 m IN Memory of CAROLINE POWELL daughter of JONATHAN & LAVINA SHEPHERD who died AUG. 17th 1865. Aged 29 years & 4 months
1705 m SACRED to the memory of ELIAS VAN NAME who departed this life March 15th 1835 aged 23 years and 10 months
Pass a few swift and fleeting years And all who now in bodies live Shall quit like me this vale of tears Their righteous sentence to receive
1706 m ANNIE
1707 m MARY JANE Daughter of Justus and Mary S. Morris died Feb 18th 1851 aged 4 years 1 month and 19 days
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
This lovely flower e'er it began to bloom was called a tenant for the silent tomb She lived but to enhance a parents heart And then in sorrow were they doomed to part
1708 m WILLIAM RITTER BORN AUGUST 28TH 1839 DIED MARCH 6TH 1842
AMELIA RITTER BORN MARCH 28th 1841 DIED FEB. 28th, 1842. LOUIS RITTER BORN JAN 17th 1843 DIED JULY 5th 1843
Children of J. PETER & AMELIA RITTER
1709 m CHARLES RITTER BORN & DIED JULY Ioth, 1853.
WILHELMINA RITTER BORN SEPT. 23RD, 1854. · DIED JUNE 9th 1857. GEORGE RITTER BORN JUNE 13th 1857. DIED AUGUST 13th 1857. Children of J PETER & AMELIA RITTER.
1710 m WILLIAM P. Born June 29th 1848, Died Dec. 4th 1863. Aged 15 Years, 5 mos. & 5 Days
None knew thee but to love None named thee but to bless
I6
FRANKLIN Died Oct. 14th 1858. Aged 3 Mos.
MARY B. Died Aug 15th 1861 Aged II Mos. Children of J. P. & Amelia Ritter
1711 m AMELIA R. WIFE OF CAPT J. PETER RITTER Died Sept. 17. 1887 Aged 69 Years II Mo's and 8 Days
At Rest.
1712 m CAPT. J. PETER RITTER Born July 16th 1816 Died Oct. 27th 1872.
1713 m HANNAH WIDOW OF JOSIAH MILLER DIED March 26th, 1887. Aged 87 years 6 months And 22 Days
1714 m JOSIAH MILLER DIED FEBRUARY 9th 1866 ; AGED 82 YEARS 2 MONTHS AND 14 DAYS
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1715 m ELIZABETH WIFE OF JOSIAH MILLER DIED SEPTEMBER 18t 1823 ; AGED 39 YEARS 3 MONTHS AND 22 DAYS
1716 m Our Dear Little CHARLEY Not lost but gone before.
1717 7 In memory of two children of Obadiah & Mary Murdoch James, died Augt 8th 1819; Aged I year & 23 days
Alexander, died Sept™ 8th 1828; Aged 7 years 2 months & II days
1718 m OUR MOTHER CATHARINE TAIT DIED JULY 8th 1851 AGED 75 YEARS
She is not dead but sleepeth
1719 m OUR FATHER WILLIAM TAIT DIED
APRIL 27 1848, Aged 67 years -
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
1720 m In Memory of Henry William son of Erdmann and Augusta Graef died Sept 12th 1852 aged I month
1721 Y In Memory of Margaret M. daughter of Henry & Sarah Forguson who died Octr 10th 1828 : Aged 7 years II months & 5 days
From Ballyhast Ireland
1722 r M. J. In memory of Mary wife of George Janes, born near Clare Ireland and died Oct 1 1823 in the 74th year of her age
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1723 r
In Memory of David son of Joshua & Sarah Wells who died June 5th 1818 Aged 4 years and 7 months
In memory of Louisa A Daughter of Joshua & Sarah Wells, who died Jany 3rd 1819. Aged 3 years and 4 months
Tis God that lifts our comforts high Or sinks them in the grave He gives and blessed be his name He takes but what he gave.
1724 m IN MEMORY OF ESTHER WIFE OF ROBERT DICKERSON WHO DIED SEPTR 16th 1823 IN THE 45th YEAR OF HER AGE.
1725 m IN
MEMORY OF ROBERT DICKERSON WHO DIED JANY 2ª 1830 IN THE 53ª YEAR OF HIS AGE
1726 m IN Memory of HERMAN DORNBUSH a native of Brickhafen Kingdom of Hanover Germany WHO DIED Jan™ 15th 1845 Aged 28 Years
Hark from the tombs a doleful sound Mine ears attend the cry Ye living men come view the ground Where you must shortly lie
1727 m IN Memory of MGDALENA WIFE OF John Geyer who died March 26th 1849 Laged 57 years
[The two next are unmarked graves. Got record of sexton] 1728 Dr George Summers Born May 25 1837 Died July 5 1878 Charles Summers Born March 29 181I died May 1 1879
1729 m JOHN M. OGDEN DIED
APRIL 2ª 1834 AGED 50 YEARS
NANCY WIDOW OF JOHN M OGDEN DIED JAN Ist 1855 AGED 66 YEARS JOANNA T THEIR DAUGHTER DIED SEPT 7 1827 AGED 8 MONTHS
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