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1892 r J. W. Sacred to the memory of Isaac Woodruff Esq Who deceas'd Octr the 17th 1803 in the 82ª Year of his Age
A man celebrated for mildness of man- ners for integrity in his dealings, for faithfulness in public office & for af- fectionate care for his own Offsprings & for the Church of God
1893 r
Sacred to the Memory of Sarah Woodruff, Wife of Isaac Woodruff Esq™ who died the Vth day of September 1799 in the seventy seventh Year of her Age
1894 r Here is interred what Was mortal of Mr Joseph Woodruff who Died Septem™ ye 25th 1746 in ye 72ª Year of his age
Under these clouds in dust and ruin ly, Remains of meekness kindness piety to be revived when Christ in glory come to raise his Sleeping Saints and call em home
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1895 Y Here lyeth ye Body of Mary wife of Joseph Woodruff who Died April the 9th 1743 and in the 66th year of her age
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1896 r Here lyes ye Body of Jacob Winans Aged
40 years Decd Janry ye 4" 1722
1897 Here lies ye Body of Mary Daugh" of Jacob & Mary Winans Died Decmr 16 1722 Aged 13 yrs
1898 [This is a tablet inserted in the rear wall of the church] [See also 436] SACRED TO THE MEMORY Of the Revd James Caldwell & Hannah his Wife who fell Victims, to their Country's cause in the Years 1780 & 1781 He was the zealous & faithful Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this Town where, by his evangelical Labours in the Gospel Vineyard & his early attachment to the civil Liberties of his Country He has left in the Hearts of his People a better Monument than Brass or Marble Stop Passenger Here also lies the remains of a Woman who exhibited to the World a brigh Constellation of the female Virtues On that memorable Day, never to be forgotten when a british Foe invaded this fair Village and fired even the Temple of the Deity This peaceful Daughter of Heaven retired to her hallowed apartment imploring Heaven for ye pardon of her Enemies In that Sacred Moment She was by the bloody Hand of a british Ruffian despatch'd, like her divine Redeemer through a Path of Blood. to her long wish'd for native Skies
1899 7, Here lies ye Body of Mr Henry Baker who Died Feb ye 4: 1734 Aged 76 years
1900 r In Memory of Magdalene wife of Isaac Winans who died Sept the 12th 1775 in the 58th year of her age
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1901 ? IN MEMORY OF Elias Winans who died Feb ye 12th 1789 In the XLVIII Year of his Age A Loving Husband a father dear a faithful friend lies bury'd here
1902 r E. W.
In Memory of Esther Winans Late Wife of Benjamin Watkins who departed this life Febry 20th 1807 In the 63ª Year of her Age
A loving wife a mother dear A faithful friend lies buried here
1903 ?
H. W.
Hannah daughter of Elias & Sarah Winans who died April the 22d 1796 in the 30th year of her age
1904 ? IN memory of Mary wife of Wm Dawes died Jany 28th 1806 in the 52ª year of her Age
1905 ? IN memory of William Dawes who died Augst 28th 18II in the 65th year of his Age
1906 m
S R In memory of SARAH wife of Gilbert Rindell who departed this life April 23d 1833 in the 29th year of her age
Hosannah to Jesus on high Another has enter'd his rest Another has 'scaped to the sky And lodge'd in Immanuel's breast
The soul of our sister is gone To heighten the triumph above Exalted to Jesus's throne And clasp'd in the arms of his love
1907 m AN In memory of ALEXANDER NICOLL who was born in the Parish of Fordoun Kincardenshire Scotland and died Sept 17th 1834 In the 67th year of his age Deeply deplored by his be- reaved family & the Church of which he was a ruling Elder, The benevolent and religious operations of the day, have lost in him a devoted friend and supporter
No more his prayers shall rise to bless us
Nor his soul yearn for a closer union With his God ; Twas not meet That he should'st longer tarry from that bliss Which God reserveth for the pure in heart
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1908 m MARY NICOLL widow of ALEXANDER NICOLL Born in Elizabeth December 2nd 1777 Died August 6th 1867
Asleep in Jesus
1909 m AUGUSTUS SON OF Diego & Hannah I. McVOY died Augst 7th 1844 Aged 7 Years 8 Months & 13 Days
The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away : blessed be the name of the Lord
[These stones have been removed since May, 1890, to Evergreen Cemetery]
1911 m In
1910 m John Thomas Son of Memory of John Thomas son of George and Mary E Seaton who died Jany 9th 1852 George & Mary E Seaton died Augst 25th 1849 Aged I year II months and 17 days Sleep on dear babe and take your rest aged 2 years 2 months and 3 days Since young and old must die God call'd you home he thought it best Sleep on dear babe and take your rest God called you home he thought it best
To reign with him on high
1912 m
[Body removed to Evergreen Cemetery] IN Memory of MARY E. WIFE OF GEORGE SEATON Daughter of Thomas and Mary McCullor who died April 27th 1852 Aged 24 years & 9 Months
Friends nor physicians could not save Her mortal body from the grave Nor can the grave confine it here When Christ shall call her to appear [This stone has been taken up and lies on the ground Feb. 17, 1891]
1913 m MAGGIE Wife of
THOMAS FORSYTH DIED July 28th 1875 Aged 34 yrs and 10 Months
Her children arise up and call her blessed : her Husband also, and He praiseth her
1914 m RICHARD Son of Richard and Sarah Gale died Dec. 22 1845 aged 22 Days
Sleep on dear child And take your rest God called thee home He thought it best
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1915 m WILLIAM EDWARD INFANT SON OF JAMES AND CATHARINE A. GALE DIED AUG, 17 1852 AGED 3 MONTHS
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care The op'ning bud to heaven conveyed And bid it blossom their
1916 m SARAH MURDOCK WIFE OF DR. RICHARD GALE BORN April 17 1807 DIED August 24 1867
" My work is done, I have left nothing undone "
1917 m RICHARD GALE M.D. U.S.N. DIED Octr 4th 1848 Aged 45 Years and 11 Months
An honest man is the noblest work of God
1918 m SARAH H GALE BORN November 2, 1837 DIED November 3, 1880 Faithful unto Death
1919 m IN Memory of HENRY REILLY WHO DIED May 8th 1856 Aged 26 Years and 10 Months
Gently I laid my treasure down In faith and holy trust And sweetly in the green graveyard Doth sleep his precious dust.
1920 m IN MEMORY OF HANNAH PHINNEY LATE WIDOW OF CAPT. LEWIS WOODRUFF AND DAUGHTER OF THE REV. AZARIAH HORTON who died July 24th 1844 Aged 87 Years
She was a liberal donor of, and to, this Church ; and one of its most zealous Members for nearly 60 Years
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
[This is a marble tablet inserted in North wall of church]
1921 SACRED to the memory of ELIZABETH O. BARNET who departed this life October 15th 1839 Aged 47 years
The memory of the just is blessed She's gone the friend and sister dear We trust where angels ever sing To mansions in the skies
1922 r
Sacred to the memory of Miss Rachel Daugh- ter of Joseph & Cath- erine Barnet, who died July the 29th 1791 Aged 16 years 11 Months and 29 Days
Death call the aged and the young From earthly cares from every wrong His summons seizes on the best And God the righteous soul hath blest
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HERELYEH THE BODY OF THOMAS LAWR ANCEAIGED TOYEARS WHO IDEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 6 OF OCTOBER 1687
to the Memory RachelDaugh ole ph and Cath Barnet who died 1 29 17914 ccd r. 1 Month and 29 Days
In memory c JOSEPH BARA who departe this life Dec 12 180
Ased TO VGt
the aged and the young ly cares from eyny wrong on leizes on the bett/2 Tout hath blet
In memory of MARY, widow of Joseph Burnet. who departed this life April 16" 1827.
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THE LAWRANCE STONE SET IN CHURCH WALL.
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1923 r M. B. In memory of MARY widow of Joseph Barnet, who departed this life April 16th 1827 Aged 69 years
Affliction sore long time she bore Physicians skill was vain Till God in mercy called her home And eased her of her pain
1924 r HERE LYETH THE BODY OF THOMAS LAWRANCE AIGED 19 YEARS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 26 OF OCTOBER 1687
1925 Y J. B. In memory of JOSEPH BARNET who departed this life Decr 12th 1816 Aged 70 years
Fear not the terrors of the grave Or death's tremendous sting He will from endless wrath pr'serve To endless glory bring
1926 r Here lies the body of Mrs Catharine Wife of Joseph Barnett who departed this life may [Stone defaced]
1927 r Dedicated to the memory of DR. WILLIAM R. BARNET died Feb 23th 1823 aged 35 years
And lately a Capt in the U. S. Ser- vice : who served his country faithfully through her last bloody Struggles, then retired, crowned with laurels of his country and friends Text, Blessed are the dead &c Rev. 14th 13 Torn from his friends by deaths bold stroke [Stone defaced]
1928 m IN Memory of EUNICE WOODRUFF who died Jan 22, 1845 In the 64th year of her age " Let me die the death of the rightous and let my last-end be like hers "
1929 Y D. W. In memory of DAVID WOODRUFF who died Septr 7th 1822 Aged 72 years
As you are now, so once was I In health and strength though here I lie As I am now so you must be Therefore prepare to follow me.
1930 Y E. W.
In memory of ELIZABETH, wife of David Woodruff who died Decr 28th 1823 Aged 71 years
The year rolls round, and steals away The breath that first it gave Whate'er we do where'er we be We're trav'lling to the grave
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1931 r IN memory of (WIDOW) ABIGAIL RICH who died May Ist 1831 aged 52 years
Mourn not for me my children dear, Afflictions long I've borne Prepare-that you may meet me here In Heavens eternal home
1932 r
Here are interr'd ye Rem- ains of Mrs Hannah Wife of Mr David Morehows Dec'd Januy ye 7th A.D. 1733 in ye 35th year of her Age
(fled
Here from all worldly Joys I'm To ye dark Mansions of ye Dead Prepare Spectators for you must Like me be quickly turned to Dust
1933 m THE GRAVES OF Three children of Robert P. & Mary V. Archer WILLIAM G. died Augst gth 1844 Aged 6 years MARY A, died March 15th 1845. Aged 3 Years MARY E. died April 13th 1846 Aged I Year
Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
1934 m IN Memory of JOANNA wife of DANIEL PIERSON
and daughter of Samuel & Mary Sayre who died April 6th 1819 Aged 26 Years & 15 days
write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord Rev 14C 13V
1935 m IN Memory of SAMUEL SAYRE WHO DIED Oct. 30th 1838 In the 72nd Year of his age
How long beneath the law I lay In bondage and distress I toil'd, the precept to obey But toil'd without success
1936 m IN Memory of MARY wife of Samuel Sayre WHO DIED Sept 7th 1828 In the 58th Year of her age
The victory now is obtain'd She's gone her dear Savior to see Her wishes she fulley has gain'd She's now whare she longed to be
1937 Y Mr. Joseph Sayre departed this Life Feby ye 6th A D. 1757 In the 38th year of his Age
Weep not for me my Friends For why ? my Race is run It is the will of God And let his will be done
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1938 r SACRED to the memory of ELIZA wife of Abraham Craig who departed this life June 2nd 1832 aged 40 years
Tis finish'd now the great deciding part The world subdu'd and' Heaven has, all, my, heart She in a sacred calm resign'd her breath And as her eyelids clos'd she smil'd in death
1939 r S. R.
In memory of SOPHIA daughter of Gilbert & Sarah ¢
Rindell who died July 28th 1823 in the 20th year of her age
when blooming youth is snatch'd away Our hearts the mournful tribute pay
1940 r JR
In memory of JOHN son of Gilbert & Sarah Rindell who died May 28th 13II in the 19th year of his age In death lamented, as in life beloved
Also Mary W. daughter of Gilbert & Sarah Rindell, died Jany 18th 1804 aged 9 years We'll cease to mourn for they're at rest
1941 m G. R. SACRED To the memory of GILBERT RINDELL who departed this life February 28th 1832 in the 72ª year of his age
Let friends no more my suff'rings mourn Nor view my relics with concern O cease to drop the pitying tear I've past beyond the reach of fear
1942 r HERE lies the Body of Timothy Woodruff who departed this Life Novem" the 15th Anno Domini 1766 In the 84 Year of his Age
1943 m IN Memory of THOMAS WOODRUFF who departed this life April 23rd AD. 1805 Aged 71 Years
1944 m M. W. In memory of MARY WOODRUFF widow of Thomas Woodruff who departed this life July 14th 1838 in the 93ª year of her age
Serene she passed the crumbling verge Of this terrestrial scene Breathed soft ; in childlike trust And gave to heaven its own
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1945 ?
Here Lyeth ye Body of Mrs Sarah Woodruff Wife of John Woodruff. Who departed this Life the 3 of June 1727 in the 62 year of her age
1946 ? Here lies ye Body of Hannah Widow of Thomas Woodruff
who deceas'd ye Ist of May Anno Domini 1757 In ye 66th year of her Age
1947 ? Here lyes ye Body of Thomas Woodruf Dec'd March ye 25 I752 In ye 63ª year of his Age
1948 r
Here Lyeth ye Body of Matthias Woodrowfe decd May ye 22 A% 1733 in ye 17 year of his Age
Here Lyeth ye Body of Thomas Thomas Woodrowfe Jun™ Decd Feb ye 23 1732 in ye 20 year of his Age
1949 m IN Memory of ANN ELIZABETH WIFE OF Thomas C. Cox and daughter of James & Hannah B. Cree who died Augst 12th 1849 Aged 24 Years and 5 Months ALSO CHARLES WILLIAM their infant son
1950 m IN Memory of Robert Porter who died Augst gth 1859 In the 40th Year of his age
1951 m
IN Memory of WILLIAM PORTER JR, who died March 2ª 1856 Aged 41 Years
1952 m in Memory of ELIZABETH WIFE OF WILLIAM PORTER WHO DIED Decr 25th 1843 In the 61st year of her age
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1953 m IN MEMORY OF MARGARET PORTER who died Augst 5th 1853 Aged 31 Years
We loved her yes no tongue can tell How much we loved her and how well God loved her too, and he thought it best To take her home and be at rest
1954 r Here lyeth the body of phebe wife of Ephraim Terrill & daughter of S William & hannah Winan who departed this life March ye 31st Annoque Domini 1739 & in ye 19th year of her age
1955 ?
Here Lyes Interr'd the Corps of Experience Winans the Wife of Josiah Winans Who Resigned her breath May ye 23ª Anno Domini 1759. In ye 37th year of her Age
All Humane Bodies yield to Deaths decree The Soul survives to all Eternity
1956 r Margaret Daughtr of James & Jane Winans, who
deceas'd July ye 22ª A. D. 1786. In ye 3ª Year of her Age
1957 r Here lyes ye Body of Patience wife of Jonathan Dayton Decd Janry ye 14 1744 In ye 34th year of her Age
1958 AS THE TREE FALLS SO IT LIES SACRED to the Memory of Mr Jonathan Dayton who departed this Life October ye 4th 1776 in the LXXVI Year of his Age
1959 r Here lyes ye Body of Mary wife of Jonathan Dayton Decd March ye 18 1734 In ye 33ª year of her Age
1960 r
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF SAMUELL LAWRENCE AIGED 15 YEARS WHO DEPAR TED THIS LIFE THE 9 OF AVGVST 1687
1961 r J D In memory of Joseph Dayton who died Sept" 22d 1802 in the 24th year of his age Son of Daniel & Hannah Dayton
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trod
The path which young Josiah walked, he And early learned to love, & serve his God His days of pilgrimage on earth were few, Swift as a chaft, his anxious spirit flew.
1962 r D. D. In memory of Daniel Son of Daniel & Hannah Dayton, who deceas'd Sept" 14th 1804 in the 24th year of his Age
Once more we weep, Once more erect a stone The last sad office to another son His bud and blossom promised early fruit But deaths destroying worm fell at the root
[There's more of this verse but cannot be made out]
1963 r H. D.
In memory of Howell son of Daniel & Hannah Dayton died Sepr 27th 1806 in the 32ª year of his age
O much beloved-much lamented youth
Thy gentle manners-tenderness & truth Thy filial virtues and thy rising worth Tho late the bright inhabitants of earth
Are now no more-deaths winged ar- row flies
And slays our hopes to raise thee to the skies Submit our souls to heavens afflictive rod And yield the sainted spirit to its God
1964 r
HERE LIES ye Body of Elizabeth wife of Jonathan
Daeyton Decd
Oct™ 17
1766
In the 70 Year
of her Age
1965 r
Here Lyes ye Body of John Winans Aged 25 years. Decd may ye 22ª 1733. Jacob Winans Aged 3 years
1966 ?
H. D. Filial respect has erected this stone In memory of one of the best of Mothers HANNAH DAYTON relict of Daniel Dayton She died March 24th 1816 aged 66 years
Her various virtues as a wife a mother & a christian
Are not recorded on this temporary monument
But in the hearts of her children & friends As well as in the book of her Saviour and Judge
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1967 Y D. D. In memory of Daniel Dayton who died Feby 19th 1808 : Aged 67 years Also 4 children of Daniel & Hannah Dayton Daniel died Septr 17th 1776 in the 5th year of his Age Abigail died Octr Ist 1776 in the 9th year of her Age Daniel died Augst 30th 1778 Aged 9 mº & II days Robert W. died July Ist 1792 in the 6th year of his Age
1968 m IN Memory of DAVID PRICE who died Feby 20th 1851 In the 40th Year of his age
Farewell dear friends I must begone I have no home nor stay with you I'll take my staff and travel on Till I a better world do view
1969 m HENRIETTA J. died May 25, 1849, ag'd 10 Mo. & 9 days. EZRA E. died Nov. 15. 1852 ; ag'd 2 Y'rs & 5 Mo Children of Edward W. & Olivia Price
Dear Children thou hast left us To the cold and silent tomb Thy bodies laid beneath the sod Thy spirits gone away to God.
1970 r M. P. Mary daughter of Henry & Sarah Post died May 16th 1813 aged 3 years & 6 mo.
1971 Y In Memory of Mary daughter of John & Mary Price who died Novr 4th 1816 Aged 3 months & 23 days
1972 m IN Memory of JOHN PRICE who died Jany 14th 1821 In the 39th Year of his age
Weep not my friends Weep not for me Whilst here beneath the clods I lay I calmly wait the judgement day.
1973 m IN Memory of MARY P. WIDOW OF John Price who died Nov, 30 1866 In the 78th Year of her age
My dear friends weep not for me me My troubles are o'er, prepare to follow
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1974 m IN memory of ANN the 2nd wife of Daniel Willis who died August 13th 1824 In the 54th Year of her age
Thou art gone to the grave we no longer behold thee
Nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee And sinners may hope since the Sav- iour hath died
1975 m IN Memory of DANIEL WILLIS who died Dec 27th 1845 In the 8Ist Year of his age
thee Thou art gone to the grave but we will not deplore Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb The Saviour hath passed through its portals before thee And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom
1976 m Here lies the Body of Joshua Marsh who departed this Life September ye 21st Anno Domini 1744 In the 54th Year of his Age
1977 ? I. M.
In memory of Mr Isaac Marsh who died Jany 30th 1801 in the 48th year of his age Children & friends Behold my tomb This is my home yet there is room Prepare to die and at a word To meet your Saviour & your God.
1978 m MARY CUSHING ALLEN DIED May 14th 1855 Aged 7 years
1979 m ELIZABETH TREVETTE ALLEN DIED April roth 1864 Aged 18 Years
1980 r
William son of William & Marga- -ret Ramson, died augt 17 1800. In the 2ª year of his age
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1981 m SACRED to the memory of three sons of Oliver S Halsted & Mary his wife CALEB died Octr 12th 1827 in the 12th year of his age ISAAC WILLIAMSON, died Nov 24th 1828 in the 2ª year of his age WILLIS POPE died at Chilicothe Augst 31st 1823 in his 10th month
Alas they're gone three lovely flow'rs Which bloomed and cheered our hearts Fair fleeting comforts of an hour How soon we're call'd to part. And shall our bleeding hearts arraign That God whose ways are love Or vainly cherish anxious pain For them who rest above? No ! let us rather humbly pay Obedience to his will And with our inmost spirits say " The Lord is righteous still."
1982 m
TO THE MEMORY OF CANDACE WIDOW OF THOMAS STEELE JR Of Lenox Mass- AND DAUGHTER OF ELNATHAN BOARDMAN Born at Rocky Hill Ct FEBRUARY 3ª 1769 Died DECEMBER Ist 1857
1983 r IN MEMORY OF Mr Caleb Halsted who departed this Life June ye 4th Anno Domini 1784 and in the 64th year of his Age
Under these Clouds in Dust & Ruins lie The Remains of Meekness Kindness Piety To be reviewed when Christ in glory comes To wake his sleeping Saints & Call 'em home
1984 ? R. H.
In memory of the widow Rebeccah relict of Caleb Halsted who died March 3Ist 1806 aged 76 years 9 months & 14 days
The unremitting paths she trod That leads to happiness and God Her seventy years had run their race Ere she was called to heavens embrace The joyful spirit left the clay Until the resurrection day And here the precious treasure lies Till God shall call it to the skies.
1985. 7 JACOB, Son of Caleb & Rebekah Halsted, deceas'd May ye 27th 1772 In the 6th Year of his Age
1986 r In Memory of William Halsted Esq who died Novr 22ª 1794 in the 47th year of his age
Firm as the earth thy gospel stands My lord, my hope my trust If I am found in Jesus hand, My soul can ne'er be lost.
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1987 ? Elihu O. the Son of Elihu and Unice Halsted who died Octr ye 23d 1786th In the 4th Year of his Age
1988 ?
Jane Pierson daugh" of Elihu and Eunice Halsted died April the 7th 1793, aged 9 Months
1989 R. H.
Robert Halsted son of Wm & Phebe Halsted
died Novr 19th 1801' aged 20 years 4 months & 26 days
Weep not for me my friends For now my race is run It is the will of God So let his will be done
1990 r
S: H. Samuel, Son of Wm & Phebe Halsted died Jany 27 1805. in the 31st year of his age Farewell terrestrial joys I in the grave must lie Adieu to glittering toys Death will not pass me by
1991 m OLIVER SPENCER HALSTED Chancellor of New Jersey A.D. 1845-52 Natus. Elizabeth N. J. 1793 Obiit Lyons Farms N. J. 1877, aetat 85. MARY HETFIELD HALSTED
N. Elizabeth 1795 O. Newark N. J. 1866 aet 74 Buried in Hetfield Vault St. Johns E. Church O. S. HALSTED JUNIOR, (PET) N. Elizabeth 1818, O. Newark 1871 aet. 53. " Sleeps near." ROBERT MORRIS HALSTED N. Elizabeth 1824 Buried at Sea 1853 aet. 29. ABEL HETFIELD HALSTED N. Elizabeth 1825. O. Lyons Farms 1873 aet. 48 " Sleeps near." FRANCIS WILLIAM HALSTED Natus Newark 1833
Masters Mate
U S Navy
Seaman
Acting Ensign 1861-65
Obiit Minnesota 1876 aetat 43
Father
Sacred to the Memory of
Mother &
1883. G. B. H.
Brothers
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1992 m C. H.
In memory of CALEB HALSTED born April 24th 1770. died July 25th 1830 A devoted wife thus testifies her affectionate remembrance
"Lean not on earth, 'twill pierce thee to the heart."
1993 r W. H.
In memory of DR WILLIAM HALSTED who died June 19th 1828 Aged 49 years & 4 months
Beneath this stone death's prisoner lies
The stone shall move the prisoner rise When Jesus with Almighty word Calls his dead saints to meet their Lord
1994 ? P. W.
In memory of Phebe Wife of Major John Wiley died Octr IIth 1795, in the 38th year of his Age
1995 m L. B. H.
1996 m IN Memory of NATHANIEL N. HALSTED who departed this life July 24 1816, Aged 25 Years 9 Months & 5 Days Happy are the dead who die in the Lord.
1997 m [Monument. West side] IN MEMORY OF LUCRETIA B HALSTED WHO WAS BORN March 12, 1792 AND DIED June 27 1860 " Whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die."
[South side] L. B. H.
[North side] N. N. H.
[East side] IN MEMORY OF NATH! NORRIS HALSTED WHO WAS BORN Oct 19th 1790 AND DIED July 24th 1816 " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
1998 m In Memory of MATTHIAS HALSTED who departed this life 17th December 1824 Aged 65 years
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1999 g [Horizontal slab] N. NORRIS HALSTED 1816-1884. "NOTHING IN MY HAND I BRING SIMPLY TO THY CROSS I CLING."
2000 r C V
In memory of Cortland Vanaus- dol who departed this life June 1st 1796 aged 47 years
2001 m G. P. In memory of George Price who died Jany 31st 1813 aged 77 years
Go home my friends and dry your tears I must lie here till Christ appears A few more days and you must lie In the cold grave as well as I.
2002 r P W
In memory of Pliebe daught of George Price & widow of Sa- muel Woodruff who deceased Feby Ioth 1797 in the 41st year of her age
Press'd by the hand of sore disease In pain I wandered on Till God my savior armed with love In murcy called me home
2003 r
In Memory of Joanna the Wife of Farrington Price who died Oct ye 16th A D 1789 In the 31ªt year of her Age and also her two sons Aaron Price aged I year & 9 months & Benjamin M. Price aged 6 months
2004 r HERE LIES ye Body of Elisabeth Price who deceas'd Nov ye 27th A. D. 1784 In ye 43d. year of her Age
2005 r
HERE LIETH interr'd what was Mortal of Charity, the Wife of George Price who died Octr ye 4th A. D 1776 In the 42ª Year of her Age
2006 r
HERE lyes ye Body of Benjamin Price Esqr who died Novr 27th Anno Domini 1773 In the 97th Year of his Age
Pray look upon my Grave, All you that passeth by, Where one doth live to such an Age Thousands do younger die.
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2007 r HERE LIE'S the Remains, of Mr9 Mary Wife of Mr Benj Price Jr died May ye 12th A D 1766 Agd 48 Years
2008 r HERE LYETH the Body of Mr Benjamin Price Jr who deceas'd Decer the Ist A D 1759 aged 51 years
And his Son John died 3 week after him aged 3 months
2009 r HERE lies the Body of Margaret Price who departed this Life April ye 13th Anº Domini 1777 in ye 32ª year of her Age
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