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INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
100 r J. S. In memory of JOHN Son of John & Ann Slater who died June 16th 1837 Aged 27 years
Weep not for me my friends For now my race is run It is the will of God So let his will be done.
101 m IN memory of JOHN SLATER who departed this life May 19th 1838 in the 61st year of his age.
Children come view my bed of clay And pillow of the ground Where your fair bodies soon must lay And clods will wrap us round
102 m ANN SLATER Wife of JOHN SLATER died May Ist 1841 aged 75 years
GEORGE HOAGLAND son of Cornelius & Esther HOAGLAND died June 18 1843 aged II months & 17 days
WILLIAM SLATER HOAGLAND son of Cornelius & Esther HOAGLAND died June 26 1843 aged 2 years and 10 months
103 Y IN Memory of THOMAS SLATER who died at "Newark " November 3rd A. D. 1839 aged 31 years 9 months & 27 days
" He shall return no more to his house neither shall his place know him anymore " Job VII. 10
104 m IN MEMORY OF RHODA ANN WIFE OF Josiah Beavers & Daughter of William and Lucy Ogden who died Decr 14th 1843 In the 21st Year of her age
Tread softly oe'r this hallow'd ground A kind lamented friend lies here Ye who have felt misfortune's frown Come pause, and drop a tear.
105 m IN
Memory of LUCY WIFE OF William Ogden who died Decr 17th 1845 Aged 37 Years
106 m IN Memory of WILLIAM OGDEN WHO DIED Decr 18 1845 Aged 43 Years
104 Dau. of Wm. Ogden, No. 106.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
107 7 Ci-git Dame Anne Renée desverger de Manpertuis Veuve de Marc Antoine Nicolas Gabriel Baron de Clugny ancien Gouverneur des isles Guadeloupe et dependances decédée a Elizabethtown dans le Jersey le 26th Juillet 1793 dans la Cinquante troisieme annee de son age Dieu veuille avoir pitie de son ame !
(translation) Here lie the remains of Lady Ann Renie desverger de Manpertuis the widow of Mark Antoine Nicolas Gabriel Baron de Clugny late Governor of the Island of Gaudaloupe and its dependences she died at Elizabethtown in New Jersey the 26th of July 1793 in the fifty third year of her age The Lord have mercy on her soul.
108 r CI-GIT Demoiselle Julie Du Buc de Marcucy née à la Martinsque le 21 Mai 1750 et Morte à Elizabeth Town dans l'etat de New Jersey le 11 Juillet 1799 Son frere Abraham Du Buc de Marentile recommande le respect et le soin de cette Tombe aux Hospitaliers habitans de cette Ville
(translation)
Demoiselle Julie Du Buc de Marcucy born in the Island of Martinique on the 2Ist of May 1750 and Deceased at Elizabe The town in the state of New Jersey on the IIth of July 1789 Her brother Abraham Du Buc de Morentille recommends the respect and the care of this Tomb to the hos- pitable inhabitants of this Town.
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Sacred to the Memory of Coll Jacob Dehart who died Septr the 21st 1777 In the 78th Year of his Age Of Abigail Crane his Wife who died June the Ioth 1770 in the 67th Year of her Age Of Doctr Matthias De Hart their eldest son who died April the 29th 1766 in the 43ª Year of his Age Of Capt Jacob Dehart their sec ond Son who died at Porto Prince in 1758 In the 31st Year of his Age Of Joanna Dehart their Daugh ter who died Oct" the 2ª 1735 In ye IIth Year of her Age
110 r
In memory of John De Hart Esquire Counsellor at Law and mayor of this Borough ; who departed this life June Ist 1795 aged LXVI years His worth in private life was truly great nor will his public virtues be forgotten his name being recorded on that list of Chosen Patriots who composed the memoirable congress of 1775
111 ?
HERE Also lieth the body of Mrs. Sarah Gildeme ester Relict of Peter Son mans Esq. She was Afterwards married to Christopher Gildeme ester Esq Deceas'd. She
Departed this life the Ist
HERE Lieth the body of Peter Sonmans Esq. one of ye Proprietors of this province. who departed this Life the 26th day of march Annoque Domini 1734 in the 67th year of his age
Day of December A. D. 1735 in the 36th year of her age True Emblem of a hapyy marry'd life A Tender husband and a loving wife Lie here interr'd. Reader, behold, and see How great the difference betwixt them & thee Yet to this station thou must come at last When the false pleasures of this life are past Altho to merit, death hath no Regard Virtue like theirs will meet its own Reward
112 Y Here lyeth interr'd the Body of Capt™ Peter Margat who departed this [stone November ye 19th scaled off]
1735 in y 50 year of his Age.
Here also lyeth ye I Body of Mrs Judeth King Relict of " Capt™ Margat, was afterwards Married to Robert King Esq" Decd, She Departed this Life June the 8th A D 1748 in the 61st year of her Age
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113 r J. G. In memory of Jeremiah Garthwait who died March 19th 1812 in the 72ª year of his age
His quivering lips hang feebly down His pulse is faint and few Then speechless with a pleasant groan He bids the world adieu But oh the soul that never dies At once it leaves the clay Ye thoughts pursue it where it flies and track its wondrous way.
114 r In memory of JANE widow of Henry Garthwait who died Feby 8th 1815 in the 49th year of her age
Ah ! what is human life ? Day after day slides from us unper- ceived Too subtle is the movement to be seen Yet soon the hour is up-and we are gone
115 r H. G. In memory of Henry Garthwait who died July 20th 1813 in the 5th year of his Age
116 , J. G. In memory of JAMES son of Henry & Jane Garthwait who died Decr 22d 1815 in the 18th year of his age
117 r I. G.
In memory of Isaac Garthwait Son of Jeremb & Elizh Garth- wait who died Septr 22ª 1808 aged 41 years & 16 days
Death cannot make our souls afraid If God be with us there t We may walk through the darkes shade And never yield to fear
118 r M. G. In memory of Mary daugr of Jeremiah & Eliza- beth Garthwait who deceas'd Nov. 3ª 1788 in the 19th year of her age
she was a dutiful daughter she lived beloved and died lamented by all her acquaintances
119 ? HERE lies ye Body of Henry GARTH- WAIT who depart- ed this Life Sept™ the 8th A. D 1774 In the LXXI Year of his Age
120 r Here Lyeth ye Body of Lydia Garthwait Wife of William Garthwait Deceased January ye 27th Anno 1729-30
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INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
121 r To the memory of FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ SON OF FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Merchant in Havana born in. the City of Havana and died at Elizabeth Town on the 16th Oct" 1812 aged 9 years
122 r IN MEMORY OF JONATHAN HAMPTON ESQR who died Novembr ye 1st A D 1777 In the LXVI Year of his Age MARY ANN his first Wife who died July ye 20th 1746 aged XXXI
Years HANNAH his Daughter who died March ye 30th 1768 aged XVI Years ANN FRANCES his second Wife departed this Life Februay the 24th 1791. In the 77th Year of her Age
123 r HERE LIETH interr'd the Body of Mr Charles Townley SON OF COLL RICHARD TOWNLEY ESQR who departed this Life Sep tember ye 2ª Anno Domini 1756. In the 70th Year of his Age Likewise The Body of Abigail his Widow who deceas'd Decem" the 31st A. D. 1759 aged 66 Years Remember us laid here in Dust The Grave shall rot off all our Rust Till ye last Trump shall rend ye Skies And Christ shall say Ye Dead arise
124 ? Here Lye the Remains of John, Edwards, & John Emott ye Sons of John & Mary Emott of this Town Who Depated this Life Vizt ye Eldest Oct 22ª Aged 7 years ye Second Novr 30th 4 years ye youngest Novr gth 3 Weeks & 5 Dª Anno Domii 1735
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
Stay and Behold ye mighty force of Death Breath Where Three are lay'd who scarce had drawn their If Innocents could not escape ye Shock How should grown Sinners stand Awaiting Look For ye same Fate its Natures Law they must E're long be gone & tumble into dust Let each Observer as he goes a long Prepare his mind for ye Triumphant Song of Hallelugahs to ye Lord of Love With these Blest Angels in ye Quire above So shall you all be happy in your End Like them with God through Christ your Life & Friend
125 r J. B.
Here lies the body of JOHN BUTLER who departed this life March 15th 1824 in the 78th year of his age
Weep not for me I'm gone to rest Prepare to meet your God I trust in heav'n to meet you there Through Christ's atoning blood.
126 r D B IN memory of DANIEL BUTLER who departed this life August 21st 1824 aged 57 years
Why should this earth delight us so Why should we fix our eyes On these low grounds where sorrows grow And every pleasure dies
127 r
In memory of Mr Nicholas Schweighauser
Merchant at New York Who departed this Life on the 2ª day of September 1799 in the 33 year of his age He was a native of Nantes in France
Asa Husband, he was affectionate and endearing ; As a friend, sincere and liberal As a man, honest and respectable He died regretted by all who knew him Peace be to his remains.
128 m IN Memory of MARGARET ELIZABETH daughter of Nekolaus & Elizabeth HATTRCH who died Feb. 27th 1844 Aged 2 Years 3 Months and 17 days
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129 m IN Memory of GEORGE H DEXTER WHO DIED March 3ª 1854 Aged 13 Years and 4 Months
Dear Mother once more Good Night I go and wait your comeing
130 m DSS SACRED
To the memory of DEBORAH S wife of John Stiles and daughter of John & Mary Hendricks who departed this life Sept™ 21st 1825 Aged 39 Years
The months of affliction are o'er The days and the nights of distress We see her in anguish no more She's gained her happy release
131 m S. H. H. SACRED To the memory of SUSAN H daughter of John & Mary Hendricks who departed this life June 20th 1820; Aged 36 years
Adieu thou false deluding world adieu To realms I fly which sorrow never knew Where Jesus reigns, where all is joy and peace And cares and troubles shall forever cease
132 r
John Son of John & Mary Hendricks died Januay the 19th 1792 aged I year 10 months 2 weeks and 3 days
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
133 r W. G.
In memory of Wilm Garthwait Esq who deceas'd Sept" 3ª 1807 in the 76th year of his age
He was a faithful servent to the word of God and we have reason to believe he departed this life a true christian
How joyful will the christian rise And rub the dust from of his eyes My soul my body I will trust With him that numbers every dust My saviour he will faithful keep His own for death is but a sleep.
134 m IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH Widow of JOSEPH STEVENS WHO DIED May 28th 1845 in the 80th year of her age ALSO ELIZABETH widow of CALEB BALL WHO DIED Aug 7th 1852 in the 63rd year of her age
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135 r V. G. In memory of VASHTI wife of JEREMIAH C. GARTHWAIT ; who died Augst 8th 1832 in the 63ª year of her age
I had my part of worldly care When I was living as you are But God from it hath set me free There fore prepare to follow me
136 r J. C. G In memory of JEREMIAH C GARTHWAIT who died July 29th 1822 in the 58th year of his age .
He only liv'd on earth to prove The fulness of a Husband's love If in thy bosom dwells the sign Of charity and love divine Give to this grave a duteous tear Thy friend, thy Father slumbers here
137 r Here Lyeth ye Body of William Garthwait Jun™ Decd April ye 17th Anº 1730 in ye 23ª year of his Age
138 Y HERE LYETH the body of William Garth- wait who departed this life December the IIth Annoqu Domini 1738 and in the Sixty-first year of his Age
139 r
james Son of Wm & Cordilia Garthwait Aged 10 months Decd Febry ye 12 1717-18
140 ?
Alis Daugr of William Gathwight Decd Octr 27 1710 in 2 year of her Age & Mary Daur of Henry Gathwight Decd May 21 1736 Aged 3 years & 3 days
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Mary Daur To Henry & Rebecca Garthwait Aged 1 year & 10 Mo Decd Sept 5 1730
142 r P. G. In memory of Prudence wife of WILLIAM GARTHWAIT who deceas'd Oct" 3d 1802 in the 66th year of her age
143 m IN Memory of MARY Relict of WILLIAM BRIEN who died Augst 18th 1856 Aged 88 years and 3 days
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INSCRIPTIONS IN ST. JOHNS
144 m MARY AUSTEN PEIRCE WIFE OF WM M WHITEHEAD M. D. DIED DEC 12th 1854 AGED 34 YEARS 5 MONTHS AND 5 DAYS " Perfect through suffering " Here also sleep THEIR INFANT CHILDREN TOMMY AND WILLIE " Of such is the Kingdom of heaven "
145 m A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION TO THE MEMORY OF JANE DE HART WHO DIED FEB 218t 1847 AGED 84 YEARS " She is not dead but Sleepeth "
146 m HERE lies the Body of Mr James Harris, who departed this Life April ye 6th A x D 1763 In the 63ª Year of his Age- - And Nathan Poply his Son, and Elisabeth his Daughter
147 r Mattyas D'Hart of New York aged 84 Years died Octr ye 27th Anno Dom 175I
148 r Here lies the Body of Samuel the Son of Joseph & Susan Bird who deceas'd Septr the Ioth A. D. 1763 In the 6th Year of His age
149 r
Here Lyes ye Body of Sarah spining Wife of Benjamin Spining Decd Sept ye 9 1730 in ye 37 year of her Age
150 r HERE LIES the Body of Susannah Daugh" of Joseph & Susannah Bird who deceas'd March ye 14th 1772 In the 10th Year of her Age
151 7 HERE LYES Intarr'd the Body of John Hunt who Departed this life April 5 In the 61 Year of his Age 1762
152 m IN MEMORY OF HENRY ECKEL WHO DIED July 31st 1845 In the 36th Year of his age
Affliction sore long time I bore Physician's art was vain Till God did please to give me ease And free me of my pain
153 m IN Memory of NICHOLAS HATTERICK WHO DIED March 13th 1846 In the 36th year of his age
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
A span is all that we can boast An inch or two of time Man is but vanity and dust In all his flower and prime
154 m ERECTED to the memory of ELIZABETH daughter of William & Jane Evans Died December 11 1845 aged I year 8 months and 16 days The bud of nature scarce had bloomed Ere time with ruthless speed Has laid its beauties in the tomb But CHRIST shall claim its spirit freed
155 m ERECTED to the memory of MARGARET CUMBERSON daughter of William & Jane EVANS died May 18 1843 aged 3 Years 3 months and 12 days
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care The opening bud to heaven conveyed And bade it blossom there
156 m In Memory of JOHN HENDRICKS who died July 6th 1810 in the 58 year of his Age
Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass. JOB XIV. 5
To the memory of MARY the wife of John Hendricks who died Septr 26th 1817 in the 52nd year of her age
Relentless death with indiscriminate rage Will neither spare conditions sex nor age Ah ! what is human life ; Day after day slides from us unpreceived, Too subtle is the movements to be seen ; Yet soon the hour is up and we are gone.
There's no discharge there's no delay, When death demands; we must obey.
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157 r HERE lies the Body of William Andarson who departed this life april the 13th A x D 1771 In ye 42ª Year of his Age
Death's Steps is swift But yet no noise it makes It's Hands unseen Yet all most surely takes
158 r H. M. In memory of HANNAH Crane wife of George Mitchel died April 4th 1804 in the 60th year of her age
159 r G M In memory of George Mitchel who died Decr IIth 1820 in the 88th year of his age
160 r H E R E lies ye Body of Elizabeth Widow of Doctr Briggs, who departed this Life Septr the 28th Anno Domini 1766 aged 63 Years
161 r AT In memory of Abner Tooker who died Jan. 31 1806 in the 45th Year of his age
Jesus to thy dear faithful hand My naked Soul I trust And my flesh waits for thy command To drop into my dust
162 m Sacred to the memory of SUSAN wife of John Stiles who died June 5th 1799 aged 59 years
Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH Relict of Alderman John Bogert of New York who died Septr 29th 1796 aged 85 years
163 r In memory of SARAH wife of Jeremiah Price who departed this life Sepr 2nd 1806 in the 22nd year of her age
Weep now for me my friends For now my race is run It is the will of God So let his will be done
164 r HERE LIETH the body of Mr William Mitchel who departed this Life Novr ye 18th Annoqe Domini 1757 In the SIst Year , of his Age
165 r Mary Daughter of Philip & Abigail Davis died Decr ye 218t A. D 1770 In the 11th year of her Age.
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166 m IN Memory of ANN WIFE OF CHARLES BIFFEN who died May 27th 1853 In the 38th Year of her age
167 r E. W In memory of ELIZABETH wife of James Williams who died Jan'y 14th 1835 Aged 38 years
Husband and children dear farewell Kindred and friends adieu Oft think of me where'er you dwell Until we meet anew
Also of ELIZABETH there daughter who died at Enmore England Sept™ 16th 1836 Aged 16 years
Pause youthful stranger view my doom Think not that youth can shun the tomb
168 1 IN MEMORY OF ELIHU MITCHEL WHO DIED July 8th 1849 In the 79th Year of his age
" The just man walketh in his integrity."
169 r In Memory of Mary the Wife of George Williams who died Febry ye 18th A D 1773 in the 53ª Year of her Age
170 r HERE LIETH the Body of Elizabeth Widow of Mr William Mitchell who died Feby ye last 1760 aged just 77 Years
171 r Here Lieth ye Body of Jacob Mitchell Deceased December the 2ª Aº 1730 In the 57th Year of his Age
172 r Here Lyeth ye Body of Mary Mitchell who departed this Life August ye 23 Anº 1725
173 r Elizabeth Daughter of Ichabod and Mary Ogden died Nov ye 16th 1789 in the 3d Year of her Age
174 r IN MEMORY of Mary the Wife of Ichabod Ogden who died Feb. 4th 1789. In the 22ª Year of her Age
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175 r IN MEMORY of .Ichabod Og- den, who depart- ed this Life Feb, the IIth A D 1789 In ye 24th Year of his Age
176 r JPG John Peter Gouet son of Peter Louis & Elizabeth Gouet died March 27th 1799 in the 2ª Year of his Age
177 r IN Memory of CAROLINE daughter of Ceaser & Mary Alexander ; who died June 12th 1823 Aged 7 years & 7 months
178 r E. P. SACRED To the memory of ELIZABETH widow of Austin Penny who departed this life Novr 7th 1825 Aged 92 years & 17 days
Our life is ever on the wing And death is ever nigh ; The moment when our lives begin We all begin to die
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Here Lyeth ye Body Of Job Brookfield who Deped this life August ye 3rd A. D. 1733 in the 49th year Of his Age.
180 r Here Lieth ye Body of David Joline Deceased March ye gth Anno 1730 in ye 32ª Year of his Age
181 r In memory of Daniel Terrill who died Decr the 16th 1793 aged 86 years 6 Mon8 and 6 days
182 m There is rest in Heaven. IN MEMORY OF CATHARINE ELEANOR Eldest daughter of James & Catharine M. Moore who died Augst 16th 1846; aged 10 years II months & 13 days.
183 m CAROLINE MATILDA MOORE BORN OCTOBER 6 1847 DIED APRIL 18 1850
184 r Here lies ye Body of Mary Wife of Ephraim Terrill died May ye 3 1733 in ye 49 year of her age
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185 r Here lies ye Body off Josiah Terrill Son of Ephraim Terrill Junr Who departed this life The 5 day of octo- ber 1766 in the 16th year of his age
186 r Here lies the Body of ephraim terrill Who departed this liefe the 18 day of June 1761 in 72 yerai of his age
187 Y HERE lies interr'd what was Mortal of Ephraim Terrill Esq who departed this Life Augt ye 13th Anº Domini 1786 and in the LXXIII Year of his Age
188 r In memory of Mr John Harriman who died Sept" the 9th 1791 in ye 68th year of his age Also of Sarah his wife She died January ye 28th 1777 in the 68 year of her age
189 r HERE lies interr'd The Remains of Abel Hetfield, who de- parted this Life January ye 22d Annº Domini 1782 In ye 31st Year of his Age. .
190 r Here lyeth ye body of Mary wife of Joseph Tooker who Dep'd this Life August the 22d A. D. 1740 and in ye 21st year of her age
191 Y H. J. In memory of Henry, son of Henry & Jemime Jeffrys died Feby 10th 1807 aged 7 years I mº & 5 days
Let all that's hear behold and see This child and wonder why That were alive while he is gone Into Eternity
192 r HERE lies the Body of Martha Wife of Joshua Jefferys who departed this Life Novem" ye 5th A. D. 1769 In the 39th Year of her Age
193 r HERE lies interr'd the Body of Joshua Jeffrys, who died Janay ye 25th Anno Dom 1781 In ye 50th Year of his Age
194 ? Joshua the Son of Henry & Jamima Jeffrys died July the 15th A. D. 1784 In the 3ª Year of her Age
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195 7
Here lyeth ye Body of Jonathan Son of Caleb Jef- ferys Born april 16 1715 Decd Nov 24 1733 In early Bloom Death me invade® es
Translates my Body to these shad Both young & old by this many see That they must quickly follow me
196 ? Here lies ye Body of Elizabeth wife of William Richardson Decd March 9th 1723 aged 34 Years
197 r Here Lieth ye Body of Jacob Ogden Deceased July ye 3Ist Ao 1730 Born Febr ye 5th 1722
198 m GEORGE RHESA SON OF Frederick W and Vashti H Foot ; died March Ist 1852 aged I year & 3 months
199 r EGH SACRED
To the memory of ELIZABETH G. wife of J. M. Howell and only daughter of William Brown of New York who died April 23rd 1815 Aged 18 Years
Her aching head and fluttering heart With all their pains and sorrows part And now we hope her soul doth rest Upon her dear Redeemer's breast
200 r
IN MEMORY OF Martha Haviland who died October the 19th 1789 In ye XLVI Year of her Age
She now in pleasant valies does set down and for her toil reseiv's a glorious crown.
201 r In Memory of Sarah Widow of Mr Luke Haviland who deceas'd Januay ye 30th Anno Domini 1786 In ye 75th Year of her Age
She was a patern of her deceased Husband a kind Wife a tender & dear Parent
202 r Here lies Interr'd the Body of Luke Haviland who departed this Life Jan'y IIth 1782 In the 69 Year of his Age
He was a loving & tender Husband A Kind Father to his Children He lived Beloved and died Lamented by his Family When Death Calls we must Submit
197 Brother of John, No. 16.
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203 r HERE LIETH the Body of Hannah widow of Jereh Crane who died Jany ye 27th A D 1760 In the 73ª year of her Age
204 r Jonathan Son of Matthias & Susanna Allen died May ye Ist A. D. 1786 In the 2ª Year of his Age
To Gods unerring Will Be ev'ry Wish resigned
205 r In memory of Abraham A. Brasher of New York, He died Januay the Ist 1793 in the XLIX year of his age
206 r FPB In memory of F P Son of F., P. & H : Le Breton died ye 8th of augt 1801 aged 3 months
207 r Here lies ye Body of Joseph Smith Son of Joseph and Lucenday Smith Decd May 25th 1734 In ye 22 year of his Age
208 r Deborah Daughter of Henry & Sarah Baker died Nov 4th A. D. 1774 Aged 4 Yrs 4 Mos & 25 Das
209 r Here lyes ye Body of William Ramsden Decd Dec' ye 20th 1758 in ye 28th year of his Age.
210 r Here lies the Remains of MRS ELIZABETH JONES WIFE OF JOHN JONES SCHOOLMASTER DECESSIT NOVR 19 MDCCLX ANN AETATIS SUA'E XXXI
She all those Qualities possest That render Matrimony Blest And constantly did them exert In Mothers Wifes and Neighbours
part
211 r IN MEMORY OF MR DAVID LEWIS JUNR OF STRATFORD IN CONNECTICUT Who died of ye Small Pox in this place March ye IIth A D 1760 Ætatis 24
Whose Memory Will be ever dear to His Family and to all who knew Him Having given singular promising Expectations of a Life of Comfort to His Friends of Usefulness to Society. And of Reputation to Himself Had Heaven permitted that Life a longer Date
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Christopher Son of Wm & Kathern Gardner Dec'd Jany 12 1732 In ye 21st year of his Age
Kathern Gardner Wife of William Gardner
Decd Dec' 30tb 1732-3 In ye 49th year of her Age·
Behold the Place Where we do Lie As you be Now So Once was we As we be Now So must you be Prepare for Death & Follow me
213 ?
WILIAM
Son of Wm & Katherine Gardner Aged
6 Days Decd
Febry 14 1717
Henry Son of Wm & Katherine Gardner Aged 18 Months Decd July 15 1725
Sleep Lovley babes & Take Thy Peacefull Rest God Call'd ye Heanc Because he Thought it Best
214 r Kathern daur of Wm & Kathern Gardner Decd Jan'y ye 8th 1732-3 In ye 19th year of her Age
215 r HERE lies the Body of Mary Jones who deceas'd Febuy ye 24th A. D. 1769 In the 72ª Year of her Age
216 r HERE lies interr'd the Body of Margaret Wife of John Doobs who departed this
Life July ye 25th 1761 In the 32ª year of her Age
217 7 HERE lies the Body of CHRISTOPHER NUT- TALL Esq' from the Island of Jamaica who departed this Life on Jan. 14th A. D. 1772 In the XXXIV Years of his Age
218 7 S P In memory of Mrs Sarah Price who deceas'd Jany 29th AD 1808 aged 90 Years
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
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219 r Here Lyeth ye Body Of James Hampton Deceased January Ye 13th 1732 in ye 40th year of his Age
220 ? Here lyes ye Body of Sarah wife of John Burrowes Junr Decd Novr 22ª 1751 in ye 4I Year of her Age
221 r In Memory of Mary Wife of John
Burrowes Aged 37 years Who died Febry ye IIth 1762
O Ses She Death is Com Prepar and Follow me
222 r HERE is interr'd the body of Mr John Burrowes who died October the roth A D 1785 In the LXXV Year of his Age
Rest gentle Corpes beneath ye Clay Now time has swept ye Cares away For surely now, all Troubles cease While in the Grave You rest in peace
223 r
H G
1725
W. G 1717
224 r S M
In memory of SARAH daughter of Isaac and Abigail Mann ; who died Jany 20th 1837 in the 59th year of her Age
225 r A M In memory of ABIGAIL wife of Isaac Mann who died
March 29th 1833 Aged 76 years
226 r I M In memory of ISAAC MANN who died Feby 15th 1837 in the 86th year of his age
227 r Here lyes ye Body of Sarah Wife of David Man Who died May 12 1760 In ye 34 year of her Age
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228 r M. W. M. In memory of Martha Willcox daughter of Abra ham and Martha Mann who died Augst 8th 1804 in the 15th year year of her age
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