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Death like an overflowing stream Sweeps us away, this Life's a dream
2010 r Here lies the Bodies of 2 Sons of Anthony & Rebekah Price
William who died ye 5th of June A. D. 1783 in the 9th year of his age
John who died ye 2ª of July A. D. 1782 in the 6th year of his age
2011 r A. P. Sacred to the memory of Anthony Price who died Feb IIth 1807 in the 56th year of his Age The years rolls around and steels away The breath that first it gave Whate're we do where'er we be We're travlling to the grave.
2012 r IN Memory of
REBECCA WIDOW OF ANTHONY PRICE who died
Febuary, - 1826
Aged 73 years
2013 r
Here Lyes ye Body of Capt Joseph Meeker Aged 5I years Decd Dec' ye 14th 1731
Here lyes ye Body of Elizth Wife of Benj™ Price Aged 18 years Decd June ye 3ª 1731 Daur of Capt Joseph Meeker
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
2014 r M M In memory of Moses Miller who died Sepr 24th 1821 aged 80 years 6 mon® & 22 days His life was gentle & serene his mind His morals pure in every action just Husband dear & as a parent kind As such he lies lamented in the dust
2015 r IN Memory of MARY wife of Josiph Meeker who died Feby 8th 1834 Aged 72 years My flesh shall rest in hope
2016 r Sacred To the Memory of Joseph Meeker who departed this life Oct 23ª 1803 In the 48 year of his Age
Death calls the aged & the young From all their cares from every wrong H His summons seises on the best Their very pains & deaths are blest
2017 r JSM In memory of Joseph Stevens . Son of Joseph and Mary Meeker departed this life June 20th 1784 in the 3ª year of his age Likewise Sarah daughter of Joseph and Mary Meeker departed this life July 21th 1803 Aged 12 months
2018 r
In memory of Ezubah Wife of Moses Miller who departed this Life August y® 18 1784 In the 38th year of her Age
Her weary Body here shall rest No more by 'sin nor grief opprest Till her dear Saviour bid her rise And come to meet him in the skies
2019 In memory of ABIGAIL wife of David Meeker who died May 14th 1813 aged 25 years
Farewell no more, I tread your ground No more I need the gospel found My feet have reach'd the heavenly throne I know no imperfection more.
2020 m In memory of ELIZABETH daughter of David & Frances Meeker who departed this life Sept 19th 1816 Aged 2 months & 5 days Also Joseph their son who departed this life Sept 18th 1817 Aged 5 months & 20 days
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
2021 m In memory of FRANCES daughter of David & Frances Meeker who departed this life Augst 30 1822 Aged 4 months & 26 days
2022 r J MM MAM In memory of JOHN M MEEKER who died Jan 20 1822 in the 39th year of of his age
Also of MARY ANN daughter of John M. & Phebe Meeker who died Sept 22 1825 in the 16 year of her age
2023 Y S M In memory of SUSAN daughter of John M. and Phebe Meeker who died Jany 22 1833 In the Igth year of her age
2024 m IN MEMORY SUSAN MILLER DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM O, & MARY C, PRICE
WHO DIED JANUARY 9th 1852 AGED 6 YEARS
2025 r O. P In memory of Oli- -ver Son of Farring- ton Price who de- ceas'd Oct" 3d 1797 aged 12 years & II months
2026 r E P In memory of Elizabeth the wife of Farrington Price Who died Novr 2ª 1800 in the 43ª year of her age
2027 r F P In memory of Farrington Price who deceas'd Decr 18th 1802 in the 45th year of his age
Thus death you see will not relieve The bravest men in life No mortal soul hee'l not retrieve Beware of worldly strife
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2028 r G. F. In memory of George Farrington son of George & Catharine Price who died June 15th 1810 aged I year & II months
The Parents wept A last adieu Upon this beauteous clod While up to Heaven the seraph flew To meet A smiling God
288 INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH YARD.
2029 m Sacred to the memory of GEORGE PRICE who departed this life Febuary the 27 1816 Aged 35 years Also to the memory of JOHN N. O. son of George & Catharine Price who departed this life June the 22d 1814 Aged 6 days
2030 m IN HONOR OF CATHARINE OLIVER RELICT OF GEORGE PRICE JUNR AND WIDOW OF ISAAC L DAVIS DIED JUNE 22 AD 1854 AGED 69 YEARS An Example worthy of all Praise Rest thou in Peace
2031 In Memory of two children of George & Catharine Price JOHN NICHOLAS died Novr 3 1816 aged 1 year 3 months & 15 days GEORGE FARRINGTON died July 26 1821 aged 9 years & 7 Days Let friends no more our sufferings mourn Nor view our relics with concern O cease to drop the pitting tear We've past beyond the reach of fear
2032 m [North side] JOSEPH O MEEKER DIED FEB 17th 1879
AGED 47 YRS
MARY WOODRUFF
WIFE OF JOSEPH S MEEKER DIED APRIL 6th 1853 AGED 60 YEARS
" I am the resurrection and the life"
[East side] JOSEPH S MEEKER DIED DEC. 8th 1876 AGED 85 Y'RS
Psa Great peace have they which love thy law
[South side] MARY W MEEKER DIED APRIL 20th 188 1 AGED 64 Y'RS
Isa. 40. 31. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength
[West side] SARAH
DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH S AND MARY MEEKER DIED JULY Ist 1842 AGED 18 YEARS
" In a moment we are cut down and withered."
MATILDA F. MEEKER DIED
JAN. 15 1858 AGED 19 Y'RS
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
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Inscribed over South door of [St. Johns Church in Elizabeth, N. J.]
ST. JOHNS CHURCH
First service Novr 3ª 1703
ENLARGED & REPAIRED AD 1808 FURTHER ENLARGED 1840
REBUILT 1859
INSCRIPTIONS.
1 m [West side] JANE D. BUTLER BORN JUNE 3rd 182I DIED JAN. 15th 1856 [South side] Her hope
and her glory
2 m IN
Memory of WILLIAM C. DEHART A Captain in the Second Regiment of U. S. Artillery who whilst on service in Mexico contracted the illness of which he died in this Town April 21st 1848 Aged 48 Years
SACRED to the memory of Capt. CYRUS DEHART an Officer of the Army of the Revolution Born June 17th 1757 Died September 7th 1831
4 m SACRED to the memory of
MARY B. CHETWOOD Consort of Captain CYRUS DEHART Born September 21st 176I Died March Ist 1823
5 m IN Memory of SUSANNAH JELF who died April 27th 1792 in the 57th Year of her Age
6 m J. E. C. JANE EMOTT Daughter of William & Mary Chetwood died Jany IIth 1829 in the 9th year of her age
See the lovely blooming flower Fades and withers in an hour So our transient comforts fly Pleasures only bloom to die
7 m SACRED To the memory OF TIMOTHY PHELPS Son of Francis B. & Elizabeth Chetwood who died Octr 14th 1836 aged I year 2 months and 10 days.
" Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
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INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
m WILLIAM ASHTON CHETWOOD BORN
September 30th 1809 DIED December 8th 1835
9 m " Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Matt. . 5 c. 8 v. SACRED to the memory of CAPT ROBERT EDES who died at Sea in sight of the Island of St. Michals, Aug. 27th, 1836 aged 47 years 5 months and 16 days
His remains now lie interred in the Episcopal Burial Ground of that Island. Here sleeps all that was mortal of his Son Henry Phelps Edes € who died Aug. 6th 1836 aged 2 years 4 months and 16 days.
Here also sleep another little Son Robert Henry Edes who died Dec. 15th 1837 aged I year I month and 13 days.
E're sin could blight, or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care These opening buds to Heaven conveyed And bade them blossom there.
10 r D. B.
In memory of Daniel Barhyt who died July Ist 1814 in the 63ª year of his age
11 r E. B. In memory of Elizabeth wife of Daniel Barhyt who died JANY 18th 1820 Aged 62 years
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
293
12 m IN Memory of MARY ANN JELF CHETWOOD who died May 29th 1801 Aged 3 years & 7 months
13 m SACRED To the memory of JOHN CHETWOOD M.D. who died of Cholera on the 13th of August 1832 in the 64th year of his age He fell a victim to that untireing benevolence which for more than 40 years marked his professional course. The meridian Sun found him ministering to the suffering poor ; its next morning beams fell upon his grave " Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy."
14 m SACRED To the memory of GEORGE JELF Son of John J. & Margaretta W Chetwood who was born July 16th 1836 and died March 19th 1838
As the sweet flower that scents the morn But withers in the rising day Thus lovely was this infants dawn Thus swiftly fled its life away
15 m
IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Mary Chetwood the late amiable Con- sort of John Chetwood Esquire. She departed this Life on Saturday the 25th of February A. D. 1786. In the 46th Year of her Age.
16 r IN MEMORY OF John Ogden who deceased September 27th 1817 in the 94th year of his Age
17 r IN MEMORY OF Abigail Clark. Wife of John Ogden who deceased July the 29th 1789 In the LXIV Year of her Age
18 D. O. In memory of Deborough wife of John Ogden who deceas'd Oct" 6th 1803 in the 53ª year of her age.
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disease Press'd by the hand of sore In pain I wander'd on
love Till god my saviour arm'd with In mercy call'd me home
16 Son of John Ogden, who was son of Benjamin.
19
294
INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
19 7
In Memory of William Nixon was Born in Ireland in ye Year 1715 and Departed this Life Oct™ 29 1777 Aged 62 Years
20 Y In memory of ROBERT LEE who departed this life June 19th 1819 in the 71st year of his age.
21 r W. L. In memory of William Lee who died Sepr 9th 1799 in the 26th year of his age
22 m IN
MEMORY OF
PHEBE WIFE OF ANDREW OGDEN WHO DIED OCT 28th 1847 AGED 83 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
23 m IN MEMORY OF ANDREW OGDEN WHO DIED OCTOBER IOth 1836 AGED 69 YEARS
24 m IN MEMORY OF ISAAC OGDEN WHO DIED JULY IIth 1813 AGED 19 YEARS 8 MONTHS AND 3 DAYS
25 r SACRED to the memory of MARGARETTA STEWART BLISS daughter of B. E. & E. J. Bliss who died Oct™ 17th 1824 Aged 19 years Life's little lines how short how faint How fast they fade away, It's highest hopes its brightest joys Are compassed in a day
26 r Sacred to Friendship This Stone is erected to the memory of Capt JOHN RUCASTLE who died July 16th 1808 in the 55th year of his age as a testimony of respect by an unknown Friend Life & the grave two different lessons give Life teaches how to die. Death how to live
27 Y Sacred to the memory of Mrs ANN TIEBOUT who died Sept" 25th 1795. In the 53ª year of her AGE This stone was erected to her memory (as a token of Filial affection) by them who knew her worth and still lament her loss
23 Son of John Ogden, No. 16.
24 Son of Andrew Ogden, No. 23.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
28 r Sacred to the memory of Edward Thomas Esq' who died February 27th 1795 in the 59th year of his age. Also of MARY THOMAS his wife who died February 27th 1824 Aged 86 years Also of EDMUND D. THOMAS their son who died October 15th 1816 Aged 56 years
Also of PHEBE RUSCASTLE their daughter who died April 2ª 1817 Aged 53 years. Also of SARAH THOMAS their daughter
29 m GEORGE C. THOMAS died July 29th 186 Aged 81 Years ANNA R. THOMAS HIS WIFE died Novr 17th 1850 Aged 63 Years
30 m SACRED To the memory of METHETABEL relict of Capt. Ralph Hylton who died Oct 15th 1810 Aged 92 years ALSO Their daughter MARY HYLTON who died Oct 2ª 1831 in the 84th year of her age
HENRIETTA Grandaughter of Capt Ralph & Methetabel Hylton and wife of James T Johnston who died Jany 31 1824 in the 24th year of her age
31 m HERE REST The remains of Mrs RACHEL JOHNSON HYLTON Widow of the late William Hylton Jun™ Both of the Island of Jamaica She was born July 17th 1783 And departed this life Nov 19th 1837 " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord even so saith the spirit, for they rest from their labours." This stone is placed here by her children in memory of their Mother
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INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
32 m C. P. SACRED To the memory of CATHARINE PROVOOST who departed this life Decr 15th 1835
Aged 72 years
33 m H. L. B. SACRED To the memory of Harriet Louisa Bowne who departed this life December 8th 1825 Aged 31 years 2 months & 10 days
34 r In Memory of Mrs BELINDA HUNTT Deceased Septr 16th 1796 Aged 88 Years
35 r F. T. In memory of Frances Daughr of of Joseph & Abigail Tooker who died Sep II 1823 in the 4th year of her age
Also of their son Charles H. who died Nov 5 1828 Aged I year & 6 D.
36 r
Here lies interr'd the Body of Joseph Tooker who depart ed this Life Aprl ye 13th 1788 In the 69th Year of his Age
: 37 7 Here lies interr'd the Body of Ann Wife of Joseph Tooker who decesd Decr ye 20th 1787 In ye 65th Year of her Age
38 r
In Memory of Ann Daughter of Charles and Mary Tooker & Wife of Benjin Marsh who died April the 8th 1789 In ye 19th Year of her age
39 r In memory of Charles Tooker who died Jany 15th 1810 in the 66th year of his age
Go home dear friends & drop no tears I must lie here 'till Christ appears And at his coming hope to have A joyful rising from the grave
40 r M. T. In Memory of MARY widow of Charles Tooker who died Octr 14th 1814 Aged 63 years In faith she liv'd ! in dust she lies ! But faith forsees that dust shall rise When Jesus calls, while hope assumes And boasts her joys among the tombs
297
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
41 m PETER KEAN Public spirited as a Citizen Faithful, affectionate & devoted as a Son Husband & Father Sincere & firm in his faith as a Christian Sound & enlightened in his principles as a Churchman An exemplary & valuable member of this Congregation With talents & zeal that fitted him for extensive Usefulness He died deeply & universally lamented Oct 2ª 1828 Aged 40 years SARAH LOUISA JAY KEAN Amiable, engaging & affectionate of a spirit too gentle for this world She was called to a region of love & peace Octr 6th 1828 Aged 10 years
CORNELIA LIVINGSTON KEAN died April 15th 1829 Aged 5 days
I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth : And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Parental affection has consecrated this stone
To the memory of JACOB MORRIS KEAN who died Dec 23rd 1817 aged 2 years & 8 months And of SUSAN MARY KEAN who died April 21st 1824 aged 2 years & 8 months And of HELEN RUTHERFORD KEAN who died April 3ª 1824 aged I year & 5 months CHILDREN OF PETER & SARAH S KEAN
SUSAN M. NIEMCEWICZ Obit May 14th 1833 Aged 74 years
The path of the just is as the shining light which shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
42 m IN
Memory OF
CHRISTOPHER ROBERT who died Feb. 27th 1827 in the 79th year of his age
43 m IN Memory OF JOSEPH ROBERT who died June 2ª 1837 in the 38th year of his age.
His remains were placed under the Church at the south side of the tower in 1859 when it was rebuilding.
298
INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
44 m IN memory of MARY R daughter of
Charles W & Mary H Rogers, who died March 4th 1831 Aged 4 years 2 months & 3 days
From adverse blasts & low'ring storms Her favor'd soul he bore And with yon bright angelic forms She lives, to die no more.
45 m IN
memory of EMILY MARY daughter of Charles W and Mary H Rogers who died Jany 7th 1832 Aged 2 years 9 months & 16 days
Sure when these op'ning blossoms die And fade in beauty to the eye None should deplore For in a clime secure and bright Sustained by deathless air and light They pine no more.
46 m W. T. SACRED To the momory of WILLIAM TOWNLEY who departed this life February 18th 1835 Aged 51 years 5 months and 27 days
ALSO OF CORNELIA widow of Wm Townley who departed this life April I4th 1840 Aged 55 Years
Sweet is the memory of the just 'Twill flourish when they sleep in dust
47 r G. B. In memory of Gabriel Barton who died Decr 4th 1809 aged 77 years and II months
48 ₸ A, B, In memory of Ann widow of Gabriel Barton who died March 3d 1810 aged 68 years and 6 months
49 m WILLIAM SCUDDER DIED JULY 22ª 1849 AGED 38 YEARS.
Sacred is Memory ARCHIE
50 m IN MEMORY OF MARGARET WIFE OF SMITH SCUDDER WHO DIED NOVE 27th 1842 AGED 60 YEARS
" How lov'd, how valu'd once avails thee not."
299
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
51 m IN
MEMORY OF SMITH SCUDDER BORN Novr 6th 1775 DIED SEPT" 26th 1846 AGED 70 YEARS IO MONTHS AND 20 DAYS.
52 m ISAAC W SCUDDER DIED SEP IO 1881 AGED 63 YEARS
"AND HE SAID, LET ME GO " FOR THE DAY BREAKETH
53 7 IN Memory of JAMES H son of Stephen & Phebe Barton, who died July 29th 1825 Aged 5 years & Io months
Alas how chang'd that lovely flower Which bloom'd and cheer'd my heart Fair fleeting comfort of an hour How soon we're call'd to part
54 Y IN Memory of WILLIAM S Son of Stephen & Phebe Barton who died June 7th 1807 Aged I year & IO months
God has bereft me of my child His hand in this I view.
55 Y E. B.
In memory of ELIZABETH daughter of John & Catharine Brown who died Feb 26th 18II aged 24 years
I will both lay me down in peace and sleep, for thou Lord only makest, me dwell in safety
56 r C. B. In memory of CATHARINE widow of John Brown who died Feb 28th 1826 in the 76th year of her age
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them.
57 Y J. B. In memory of JOHN BROWN who died March 17th 1810 In the 60th year of his age
Whatsoever the hand findeth to do, do it with thy might, for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave whither thou goest.
300
INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
58 Y Phebe daughter of John & Catharine Brown died July the 21st 1792 in ye IIth year of her age She liv'd belov'd & dy'd lamented
59 m IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER OCT 23dª 1848
60 r IN Memory of SARAH widow of Thomas Tobin who died Sept" Ist 1819; in the 82ª year of her age ALSO OF ANN SALNAVE who died April 22 1828 in the 84th year of her age
61 m IN MEMORY OF BENJAMIN SMITH ESQr OF ELIZABETHTOWN who departed this life October 23ª 1824 in the 79th year of his age.
Lord I have loved the habitations of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
62 Y In Memory of John Peter Salnave who died Aug'st the 12th 1743 aged XLII Years
63 r J. T. In memory of JANE TOBIN who died Oct 17th 1831 in the 51ªt year of her age
I leave it all with God above To do his will and show his love, And when he calls we must obey To dwell with him in endless day
64 m SACRED to the memory of GEORGE TOBIN who departed this life Nov 15th 1837 Aged 31 years
Be still my soul the Lord hath call'd him home And thy beloved is entered into his rest. And of ELIZABETH F. daughter of George & Nancy K Tobin who departed this life Sept" 20th 1837 Aged I month & 23 days
A tender plant too frail for Earths. cold clime
Transplanted to a Heavenly soil, in beauty there to shine
65 m TO MY MOTHER AND SISTER
66 m LOUIS died May 8th 1853 Aged I yr & I mo
301
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
LOUISA died Aug Ist 1853 ag'd 1 yr & 4 mo Children of Philip and Catherine Cron
" Verily I say unto you whos over shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child he shall not enter therein."
67 7 John son of Joseph & Sarah Mann died Aug't the 17th 1792 in the 4th year of his age
68 m NEAR THIS STONE lies that which was mortal of JOHN BLACKLEDGE who departed this lfe July 19th A. D. 1799 Aged 37 Years
Also his Wife PHEBE BLACKLEDGE who departed this life September 19th A. D. 1827 Aged 66 Years.
How still and peaceful is the grave When life's vain tumults past The appointed house by Heaven's decree Receives us all at last
69 r IN memory of GEORGE W. Son of Joseph & Mary Whipple who died Decr IIth 1834 aged 2 years 10 months and 21 days
This lovely child so early call'd And hasten'd to the tomb Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise could bloom Just tasting of life's bitter cup And now refused to drink it up.
Elizabeth Damaris Dautr of John Too ker Decd July ye 27 1736 aged I year I month & o ds
HERE Lyeth ye body of Abigail wife of Timothy Hal, stead, who died May ye 19th A. D. 1732 and in the 68th year of Her Age
HERE Lyeth ye body of Timothy Hal, stead who decd February ye 27th Anno Domini 1734-5 and in ye 77th year of His Age
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INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
72 r Here lyes ye Body of Philip Blacklieg Decd Augt ye 31 1753 in ye 66th year of his Age
73 m In memory of WILLIAM L Son of William L & Margaret R Rezeau who died April 14th 1846 Aged 2 yr's 2 mo and 14 days
74 m IN Memory of SALLY F WIFE OF Com™ J. D. Williamson who did Augst 25th 1843
ALSO OF Com' J D WILLIAMSON who died at Guines Island of Cuba April 10th 1844
75 m ERECTED to mark the spot where lie the mortal remains of
ALFRED PARTON who died Dec Ioth 1840 in the 21st year of his age
Summoned hence in the vigor of youth in the very dawn of manhood, he was resigned to the decree of an all wise providence, and departed this life in the assurance of a blessed immortality
" Let me die the death of the right- ous and let my last end be like his."
76 r Beneath this stone are deposited the Remains of Margaretta wife of William Dayton and Daughter of Matthias & Susannah Williamson who died on the 18th day of April 1794 Aged 28 years
Reader if e'er by tender sorrow led You trace these silent mansions of the dead
Here solemn pause ! the tearful trib- ute pay To one alas ! too early snatched away. Dear sainted spirit of our much love'd friend If from the blest abode thou may'st descend O ! come and teach us nature to subdue To practice all we saw and loved in you.
m MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
Sacred to the memory of Mrs Susannah Williamson wife of Matthias Williamson Sen. [Inscription partly scaled off]
The angel her flight to Heaven 7 year of her age
July IIth 1793
303
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
Her clay cold cor lies here interred Remem reader that this woman possessed all the amiable virtues of her sex without their foibles And has no doubt, received from her Redeemer that well known welcome "Well done thou good and faithful servant enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord."
79 r THE FAMILY VAULT OF T. SALTER 1838
80 m J. A. LACHAISE'S FAMILY VAULT 1849
81 r HERE lies the Body of Mary Widow of Boltus De Hart wno departed this Life Septr ye 21st A. D. 1779 In the LXIII Year of her Age.
WILLIAM F
Conklin
82 r In memory of HENRIETTA born April 13th 1823 died Sept 16th I824
WILLIAM H
born March IIth 1825
born July 13th 182I
died Sept 12th 1826
died Sept Ist 1823
Children of Daniel & Sarah S Conklin
Bold infidelity turn pale and Die Beneath this stone three Infants ashes lie : Say are they lost or sav'd ? If deaths by sin, they sinned, for they are here If heaven's by works, In heaven they cant appear Reason ah how Deprav'd Revere the Bible's Sacred page ; the knot's untied. They died for Adams sin'd, they liv'd for Jesus died.
Sleep lovely babes and take thy rest God call'd thee home he thought it best Like as the grass is mown, God has cut our infants down
304
INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
83 , James son of Jeremiah & Vashti Garthwait died June ye 12th 1792 aged 3 years and 8 months
84 m In Memory of ELIZABETH daughter of Martin & Elizabeth Keller who died Sept 19 1841 Aged 1 Year 1 Month & 24 days
"Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for 'of such is the kingdom of God "
85 1 In memory of SARAH MARGARET daughter of George & Mary Eyre
who died March 24th 1849 Aged 4 Years and 2 Months
As the sweet flower that scents the morn But withers in the rising day Thus lovely was this infants dawn Thus swiftly fled its life away
86 m In Memory of MARY JANE daughter of Charles & Eleanor Donaghy who died March 16 1842 Aged II Months & 5 days Also ELEANOR DONAGHY who died Aug I 1843 Aged 12 days
Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God.
MORRIS HETFIELD FAMILY VAULT
In memory of GEORGE BLIGHT who died on the 28th November 1803
M HAMPTON WILLIAMSON'S FAMILY VAULT.
89 Y HERE LYES Interr'd ye Body of John Dennis who Departed this Life the 18th Day of July Annoque Domini 1739 In the 44th Year of his Age AND Mrs Mary Dennis who died Novr ye 26th Anno Domini 1777 In the 76th Year of her Age
90
THE FAMILY VAULT OF EDWARD C MAYO 1850
Hear my prayer O Lord, and with thine ears consider my calling ; Hold not thy peace at my tears.
91 FILIAL LOVE Dedicates this Tablet To the memory of ISAAC H. WILLIAMSON who did July Ioth 1844 In the 76th Year of his age
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
92 [Vault] JAMES & SARAH RICKETTS
93 O. H. SPENCUS FAMILY VAULT 1824
94 Y In memory of ELIZABETH widow of Jeremiah Garthwait who died March 26 1817 in the 71st year of her age
Within thy circling power I stand On every side I find thy hand Awake, asleep, at home, abroad I am surrounded still with God
95 r IN Memory of GEORGE S . Son of Henry & Ann Geiger who Died Augst 8th 1832 aged 4 years 2 months and 18 days
This lovely bud so young so fair Call'd hence by early doom Just come to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom.
96 r S. G. In memory of SUSANNA wife of George Geiger who died April 20th 1823 in the 66th year of her age
This spirit shall return to him That heav'nly spark it gave Yet think not man it shall bedim When thou art in the grave.
97 r G. G. In memory of GEORGE GEIGER who was born in Wirtenberg Germany and who died May 6th 1824 in the 67th year of his age.
My time is run, my days are spent My life is gone it was but lent As I am now so must you be O then prepare to follow me.
98 m IN MEMORY OF HENRY BUTTLE WHO DIED on the 27th day of December 1846 Aged 52 Years Lamented by all who knew his Worth, Kindness & Integrity
99 Y E. B. In memory of ELIZABETH BUTTLE who died Oct 26th 1823 Aged 67 years
Also of MARY ANN daughter of Henry & Hannah Buttle who died Decr 24th 1828 Aged 3 years & 10 months
This lovely bud so young and fair Call'd home by early doom Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise would bloom
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