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85 m AT REST MARIA B. SILVERS Daughter of COL. ELIHU BRITTIN Born Nov. 10, 1808 DIED Sept 2. 1882.
86 m IN Memory of COL. ELIHU BRITTIN who died Novr gth 1849, Aged 71 Years.
86 1/2 m LUNA P. DAUGHTER OF Col. Elihu and Albina R. Brittin, who died Sept 12 1851. aged 3 years and I month. [This stone is at foot of 86]
87 m IN Memory of MARY A. wife of
Col. Elihu Brittin who died Jan 23 1843 Aged 62 Years.
88 m SACRED to the Memory of ELIHU PIERSON, Son of John and Phebe Pierson, who departed this life February 23rd 1832, in the 27th year of his age.
With him died the fondest earthly hopes of his Mother, the dearest expectation of his Brother, and Sisters, and much pleas- ing anticipations of the Church of Christ.
89 r E. M. In memory of ELIZA wife of Wm. M. Moore. who died June Ist 1834, Aged 33 Years.
Thro' duty and thro' trials too, I'll go at his command ; Hinder me not for I am bound ; To my Immanuels land
90 r In Memory of Rhoda, the wife of John Pierson who died October the 20th 1791, in ye 44th Year of her age.
To God's unerring will be eve'y wish resigned.
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91 r J. P.
In Memory of JOHN PIERSON who died Augst IIth 18II in the 66th year of his age
Go home dear friends and shed no tears, I must lie here 'till Christ appears ; And at his coming hope to have, A joyful rising from the grave.
92 m TO the Memory of PHEBE, Widow of John Pierson ; who departed this life April 7th A D 1834, aged 74 years.
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord "
93 r C P
In memory of CHARLOTTE daughter of Oliver & Prudence Pierson who departed this life Augst Igth 1814, in the 20th year of her age
Jesus my love to glory's gone Him will I go and see ; And you my breathern here below, Will soon come after me.
94 m
IN MEMORY OF JONATHAN PIERSON, WHO DIED MARCH 13 1864 IN THE 73ª YEAR OF HIS AGE
95 r In Memory of Jonathan Pierson, who died January the IIth 1790, in the 39th year of his age.
96 SACRED to the Memory of MARY CHANDLER daughter of Oliver & Eliza Pierson who died March 8th 1826 aged 2 years & 6 months
Tis done and lovely Mary yields her breath But dies in peace to triumph over death That choicest flower of Heaven's im- mortal love Just buds on earth to bloom in worlds above.
97 m MARY O HORTON DIED SEPT 12th 1872 AGED 78 YEARS
" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord "
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98 7 O. P. In memory of Oliver Pierson who died Sept the 17th 1800 in the 31st Year of his age.
99 r A W In Memory of ABIGAIL widow of Michael Woodruff who died Sept gth 1828 Aged 76 years.
100 r M. W. In memory of MICHAEL WOODRUFF who died March 17th 1823 Aged 76 years.
101 r M. W. In Memory of Morris Woodruff who died Feby the 23ª 1807; in the 33ª year of his Age.
Farewell my friends & loving wife Since God has called me from this life ; Go home and dry up all your tears, I must lie here till Christ appears.
102 r In memory of Abner Woodruff who died may the 28th 1792, in the 69th year of his age
103 r
HERE lies the Body of Rachel Wife of Abner Woodruff who departed this Life Nov the 30th Anno Domini 1774 in the 49th Year of her Age.
104 r In Memory of Rachel Wife of El- -ly Woodruff who di- -ed Septī ye 24th 17- -83 aged 28 Year & 6 Days.
105 m In Memory of ELIAS GEORGE son of Abner & Harriot . Woodruff, from Savannah who died 29th July 1809. aged 1 year 10 months and 18 days. also an infant son 5 days old died 15th October 1808
106 r HERE LIETH the Remains of Mr Daniel Meeker, who, deceas'd Oct" ye Ist A. D. 1757 In ye 77th Year of his Age.
107 r HERE LIETH the Body of Rachel Wife of Mr. Daniel Meeker who died June ye 22 A. D 1760. In ye 77th Year of her Age.
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108 Y Here lies the Body of Phebe Wife of Benjamin Meeker Decd Nover ye II : 1755 in the 75 Year of her age.
109 r HERE lies the Body of Samuel Meeker who departed this- Life Decer ye IIth Annº Domini 1757 in ye 41st Year of his Age.
110 r HERE
Lieth the Remains of Mrs. [or Miss] Charity Meeker who departed this Life . Januay the 16th Anno- Domini 1776 in the 22d Year of her Age
111 Y Charlotte, Daughter of Nathaniel & Sarah Meeker, died Augt ye 27th A. D. 1771 aged 5 MB & 2 Ds -
112 Y Here lyes ye Body of Mickel Meeker who Died June ye 28th 1755 In ye 35th year of his Age
113 Y Cumfort Wife of Moses Price who died Nover the 20th A. D. 1766 In the 34th Year of her Age. call As Loud as Thunder is the Solemn all Prepare for Death Prepare survivors
114 m OUR HENRY, SON OF James H. and Harriet A. Thorp, died July 13th 1856 ; Aged 6 Years & II Months.
Dear Son we miss thee But hope to meet thee.
115 r D. E. In Memory of Capt David Edwards, who died Feby 8th 1806 ; in the 45th year of his age.
Also Mary daughter of David & Phebe Edwards ; who died Octr 8th 1821 : in the 18th year of her age.
116 r C. W. In Memory of CHARITY daughter of James & Elizabeth Willcock who departed this life Decr 19th 1831, in the 39th year of her age.
117 r E W
In -memory of ELIZABETH WILLCOCK who departed this life“Augst 18th 1803 in the 19th year of her age.
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118 m IN Memory of ELIZABETH, Wife of JAMES WILCOX, who died Decr 17th 1836, Aged 78 years.
" For this corruptible, must put on incorruption ; and this mortal, must put on immortality "
119 m IN
Memory of ELD- JAMES WILCOX . who died Oct 15th 1843, Aged 80 years.
"There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God,
ALSO LYDIA ROSS, Daughter of Elihu & Ann Eliza WILCOX who died Feby 19th 1846 Aged I year
120 r S. W. In memory of SAMUEL WILLCOCK who departed this life Jany-12th, 1817 ; in the 21st year of his age.
121 } Elener, Daughter of Stephen & Martha Willcock, died June ye 6th 1761. In the 3d Year of her Age.
122 r HERE lies the Body of Stephen Willcock who departed this Life March ye 12th Ano- Domini 1770 In ye 36th Year of his Age.
123 m THIS STONE IS ERECTED AS A MEMORIAL OF GEORGE M. JEWEL WHO DIED MAY 14 1824 : IN HIS 59th YEAR. "The Lord is righteous in all his ways."
124 m IN MEMORY OF MARY JEWEL WIFE OF George M. Jewel Dec'd, WHO DIED SEPT 22 1842 IN HER 74th YEAR.
" Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord."
125 m IN MEMORY OF SARAH WILBUR, WIFE OF JOSEPH WILBUR, who departed this life MAY 28th 1817; IN HER 48th YEAR. " The memory of the just is blessed,,
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ALSO TWO SONS OF Joseph & Sarah Wilbur, JOSEPH LYON DIED MAY 30th 1798 : AGED I YEAR I MO & 4 DAYS ERASTUS, DIED JULY 18th 1817: AGED 3 YEARS 9 MO & 21 DAYS.
126 m J. W. In memory of JOSEPH WILBUR a ruling Elder of this Church, who departed this life Feby 15th 1830, in the 75th year of his age.
" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth : yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them."
127 m J. L. W. In memory of JOSEPH L. WILBUR, who departed this life November 23ª 1826 Aged 24 years.
Weep not for me, altho' the grave My Mortal part contains, My soul redeem'd by Jesus blood With God forever reigns.
Also in Memory of MARY WILBUR, daughter of J. H. & R. W. Lambdin who died Jany 17th 1827 Aged 3 yrs & 5 months.
128 m The Lord is my Shepherd. SARAH WIDOW OF DANIEL COOPER, died April 14th 1864 In the 86th Year of her age.
129 m SACRED to the memory of SUSAN M. PRICE wife of JOSEPH D. PRICE who departed this life May Ist 1838 Aged 30 years
ALSO WILLIAM DAYTON Son of Joseph D & Susan M Price who died Dec IIth 1841 Aged 5 Years 9 Months & 29 days.
130 m SACRED To the memory of ABBY W PRICE wife of Joseph D Price who departed this life August 17th 1830 in the 27th year of her age.
131 m SACRED To the memory of ELIZABETH W PRICE wife of JOSEPH D PRICE who departed this life May 13th 1824 in the 22d year of her age.
Also on the 15th Inst her infant Child aged 2 days
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132 m SACRED to the memory of RACHEL PRICE wife of Thomas Price who departed this life Jany 17th 1839 Aged 79 years.
133 m SACRED to the memory of THOMAS PRICE who departed this life Sept 18th 1827 Aged 77 years.
134 m S. F. E.
In memory of SUSAN F. wife of James Earl who died June 25th 1826 Aged 26 years 7 months & 9 days.
Also of JONATHAN their son who died Augst 14th
1826 Aged 2 months & 14 days.
" To me to live was Christ. and to die is gain."
135 m IN
Memory of two Children of James and Susan F Earl : MARY LOUISA. died April 4th 1822 : aged 2 months & 14 days.
SARAH JERUSHA died Nov 17th 1828 aged 5 years 6 months and 21 days.
There is beyond the sky, A heaven of joy and love ; And holy children when they die Go to that world above.
136 r T. H. O. In memory of THEODORE H. OGDEN who died Jany 26th 1837, in the 31st year of his age.
" He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more."
137 Y M. J. M. O. In memory of MARY JANE MAGIE wife of Theodore H. Ogden who died Septr 6th 1834 in the 24th year of her age.
" There shall be no more death neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain."
138 R. O. In memory of RHODA wife of Ichabod Ogden, who departed this life Nov 13th 1819 Aged 25 years.
The victory now is obtain'd ; She's gone her dear Saviour to see ; Her wishes she fully has gain'd- She's now where she longed to be.
The coffin, the shroud, and the grave To her were no objects of dread, On him who is mighty to save Her soul was with confidence stay'd.
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139 r H. O. In memory of - HATFIELD, son of Ezekiel & Abigail Ogden, who died Octr 7th 1817 : in the 20th year of his age.
Our brother nipt in early bloom, Has left this scene of idle care, Has reached his father's house in peace We mourn but there's no mourning there.
140 r A. O. In memory of ABIGAIL wife of Ezekiel Ogden. who died May 14th 1820 ; in the 55th year of her age.
Blessed are they and only they, Who in the Lord the Saviour die ; Their bodies wait redemption day And sleep in peace where'er they lie.
141 %. E. O. In memory of EZEKIEL OGDEN who died Decr Ioth 1822 ; in the 58th year of his age.
Scarce had ceased the falling tear Shed for a mother kind and dear, E'er yet we feel still heavier woe, And tears of deeper anguish flow :
The father's gone ! our only hope, Our counsellor and earthly prop. Oh may the prayers which here he made Descend in blessings on our head
142 ? HERE LIETH Interred the Remains of Docr Ichabod Burnet, who departed this Life March the twelfth Annoque Domini 1756 In the twenty-fourth Year of his Age.
143 ? HERE lies the Body of Mrs. Hannah. Wife of Doctr Ichabod Burnet who departed this Life Feby the 19th Anno- Domini 1758 In the 57in Year of her Age.
144 r HERE lies the Body of Ichabod B. Barnet obi't Sept" the 10th Anno Domini 1783 Æ tatis Suæ XXXII.
Lean not on Earth, it will pierce thee to the Heart.
145 r In Memory of Doctr William Barnet who departed this Life December the Ist 1790 In ye 63ª Year of his Age.
146 r In Memory of Mr Joseph Barnet who deceas'd Sept" ye 25th 1784 In the 88th year of his age.
Ther's no Age nor Charact'r but must Repay to Earth its borrow'd Dust In silent Slumbers there to lay Till the last solemn Judgment Day.
140 Born Oct. 3, 1765, dau. of Matthias Ogden and Margaret Megie.
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147 In Memory of Stephen Harrison who died Decbr 22d 1793 In the 5Ist Year of his Age.
148 HERE lies ye Body of Mrs Hannah Relict of Deacon Matthias Hetfield who died June 13th A. D. 1783 In the 84th Year of her Age.
149 Y HERE lies the Body of Deacon Matthias Hetfield who died Decer ye roth A D. 1779 In the LXXXI Year of his Age.
Hisloss was great To Church & State.
150 r J .C In memory of Jacob Crane. who died June 23 1799 in the 37 year of his age.
151 r In Memory of Benjamin Crane Sen™ who Departed this life July 13 A. D. 1777 In the 72 Year of his Age.
152 g [Mc Dowell Monument (Granite Shaft) North South & West faces blank]
[On East face]
TO THE MEMORY OF THE REV JOHN Mc DOWELL D.D.
THE BELOVED AND HONORED PASTOR OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ELIZABETHTOWN FROM 1804 TO 1833
" The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance."
Mc DOWELL
153 r Mary daughter of Joseph & Eunice Bond died Septr the 4th 1792 in the 2ª year of her age.
154 r Nathanael son of Jo- seph & Eunice Bond died Sept y 7 1792 in y 6th year of his age
To Gods unerring will be ev'ry wish resign'd
155 r
J. B. M. B. In memory of two children of Joseph & Eunice Bond Joseph died May 24 1789. aged 3 days. Maria died Novr 2ª 1804 aged 2 years & 2 days.
Our dear children Christ took & blest We'll cease to mourn for there at rest.
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156 r A. B. In memory of AARON : son of Elihu & Sarah Bond who died Septr 29th 1820 aged 5 years & 21 days.
157 m IN Memory of SARAH Wife of ELIHU BOND WHO DIED AUG. 26, 1857. Aged 69 years.
Blessed are the dead which . die in the Lord.
158 r
S. B. J. B. In memory of two children of Elihu & Phebe Bond Sarah died Decr 11th 1790 aged 5 mº & 7 days Jonathan died Sept™ 18th 1798 aged 5 m° & 18 days.
Sleep sweet babes & take your rest God call,d you home he saw it best.
159 r In
Memory of Robert son of Elihu & Phebe Bond died Augst Ist 1794 aged 15 years 6 mº & 23 days.
160 r In Memory of Robert Bond who
departed this life September the roth 1776 in the 234 year of his Age
161 A. S.
In memory of Abigail wife of Joseph Stackhouse who died July 7th 1781 aged 36 years II months & 3 days
Joseph Stackhouse died Sepr 16th 1805 in the 72ª year of his age.
162 r W. B. In memory of WILLIAM BROWN who departed this life July 3ª 1803 in the 46th year of his age.
163 m PHEBE BROWN DIED June 6ª 1850 . In the 92ª Year of her age.
164 r M. B.
In memory of MARY DAUGHTER of William and Phebe Brown who departed this life March 26th 1793 Aged 14 years and 14 days.
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165 Y [This is a Horizontal Slab] . ROBERT SMITH ROBERTSON BORN Nov 4th 1779 DIED April 20th 1866 " Jesus is THERE."
166 m The Sepulchre of
MARIA CALDWELL WIFE OF
ROBERT S ROBERTSON AND DAUGHTER OF REV JAMES CALDWELL WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 5 1852 IN THE 73ª YEAR OF HER AGE
HELEN MARIA BLAKEMAN GRAND DAUGHTER OF MARIA ROBERTSON DIED OCT 6. 1837 AGED I YEAR AND 5 MONTHS.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints"
167 m ISAAC WATTS BLAKEMAN SON OF Dr Wm N. and Hellen R Blakeman died Jany 31st 1861 aged 10 years 10 months and 17 days
" Suffer little Children to come unto me,"
168 m MARY LOUISA ROBERTSON WIFE OF RUFUS PARK AND GRAND DAUGHTER OF REV JAMES CALDWELL BORN DEC 8. 1819 DIED NOV 12. 1845
169 m IN MEMORY OF
HELEN RODGERS WIFE OF DR WILLIAM N. BLAKEMAN DAUGHTER OF ROBERT S. AND MARIA ROBERTSON BORN DEC 20th 181I DIED MAY IIth 1870
" I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness,,
170 m IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH BOYD DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM N. AND HELEN R. BLAKEMAN BORN IN N. Y. DEC 27th 1838 DIED IN N. Y. MCH IIth 1873
" I'll sing with rapture and surprise His loving kindness in the skies,,
171 m MOTHER HENRIETTA P THOMPSON Died Jan 29 1882 Aged 63 Y'rs & 4 Mo's -
CHARLES S THOMPSON Died Feb 25 1864 Aged 28 Yr's & 7 Mo's
172 m IN Memory of SARAH LINDSLEY WHO DIED May 23ª 1853 In the 73ª Year of her age
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord,,
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173 m [Horizontal Slab] Here lie the Remains of Jane Daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Peach of Westbury Wiltshire old England and Wife of the Revd John Giles of Elizabeth Town New Jersey who departed this Life on the 5th day of August I799 Aged 36 Years She lived deservedly beloved and died sincerely lamented
174 m - The Twin Sisters PHEBE AGNES died June 13th 1848 aged 3 years & 2 months. ALSO MARTHA ALICE died Septr Ist 1849 aged 4 years 4 months & 16 days Children of Thomas H. & Elizabeth Price.
175 r MP In Memory of MARTHA wife of John Price who died Decr 3ª 1831 Aged 43 years.
Hallowed be this spot A Mother sleepeth here Disturb not her repose For angels hover near
Her spirit upward bourn In heaven now's at rest With God and saints above With Jesus and the blest.
176 r J. S. In memory of Jacamiah Smith who died Feby 16 1799 aged 66 years.
In Memory of Doctr John Clark who died April the 27th 1794 in the 37th year of his age.
178 1 HERE lies ye Body of John Clark who de- parted this life March the 24th A. D. 1771 in the 43ª Year of his Age.
179 r Here Lyeth ye Body Of Henry Clarke inr Decd Febye roth 1732 In ye 25th Year of his Age
As you are now so once was i In health & life now here I lay As I am now so you must be Prepare for death & follow me
180 r MARY the Wife of William Clark who deceas'd Novr the 18th A. D. 1762 In ye 21st Year of her Age
Here Lyeth Interr'd y Body of lohn Thompfon Efg who Died April y 23 1734 Aged 6 years
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181 m IN MEMORY OF MARY WIDOW OF David Earl WHO DIED May 5th 1845 In the 87th Year of her age.
All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come. Job 14. 14
182 m IN MEMORY OF ABBEY widow of ISAAC MATTISON who died April 20th 1862 AGED 78 YEARS 7 MOS. & 6 DAYS
" Therefore be ye also ready : for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh."
Also their daughter ELIZA JOHNSON who died Dec 23ª 1805 IN HER 3ª YEAR
Sleep on dear child and take thy rest God called thee home he saw it best.
183 m IN MEMORY OF MARY O MATTISON WHO DIED NOV 3ª 1862 AGED 57 YEARS 5 MO & 21 DAYS
" Behold I have refined thee, but not with silver ; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction."
184 m IN MEMORY OF JULIA A MATTISON WHO DIED JULY 13, 1880 IN THE 73ª YEAR OF HER AGE.
At Rest
185 172 IN Memory of THURSTON WHITEHEAD who died Jan 27 1843 in the 29 Year of his age
Stop ! passing stranger ! drop one tear A Husband, Father, Friend lies here.
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186 r Here lyeth ye body Of Benjamin pierson Decesed Aº 1731 in the 77 year of his Age.
187 r In memory of Mrs Esther Baxter who died June the 18th 1789 Aged 24 years.
188 r Here Lyeth Interr'd ye Body of John Thompson Esqr who Died April ye 25th 1734 Aged 61 years.
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189 m IN Memory of JONATHAN M WHITEHEAD who died Sept 11th 1832 aged 32 years.
Let friends no more my suff'rings mourn Nor view my relicks with concern O cease to drop the pitying tear I've passed beyond the reach of fear.
ALSO ABBY, Daughter of Jonathan M & Margaret Whitehead who died Aug 20th 1832 aged 7 months
God hath bereav'd me of my Child, No more she visits me ;
My soul will mount to her at last And I her face shall see.
190 m In Memory of JOHN WHITEHEAD who died August 25th 1828 Aged 55 Years, 7 Months and 16 Days.
Go home dear friends, dry up your tears
I must lie here, till Christ appears. 1
191 m OUR MOTHER SARAH WIDOW OF JOHN WHITEHEAD who died Jany 25th 1858 Aged 82 Years 7 Months and 3 Days
"There remaineth therefore a rest, to the people of God.,
192 OUR MOTHER ELIZABETH WIDOW OF David Whitehead died Novr 7th 1856 Aged 72 Years 7 Months and 8 Days
Now in that land where christians rest She bids her children seek for her And meet her there among the blest Before the throne a worshipper
193 m IN Memory of DAVID WHITEHEAD who was afflicted with a cancer in his face 25 years of which he died Sept 15th 1844. Aged 66 Years 9 Months and 20 days
His years of affliction are o'er The days and the nights of distress We see him in anguish no more He has gained his happy release.
194 m Erected to the Memory of 6 Children of David & Elizabeth Whitehead
MARGARET DIED Sept Ist 1802
ELIZA DIED
Aged 10 Months & 17 days.
Oct 27th 1810, Aged 20 days
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DAVID H
DIED
March 2nd 1815
Aged 6 Months & 18 days
Also ELIZABETH W DIED
Feb 4th 1822
Aged 3 Years 3 Months & 17 days
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Likewise CALVIN L DIED June 4th 1825 Aged 4 Months & 24 days
Likewise DAVID DIED Aug 14th 1825 Aged 3 Years 6 Months and 19 days
Sleep on dear babes and take thy rest For in Christ thou art forever blest.
195 r In Memory of Dea- -con David Whitehead who deceas'd Sept" the roth 1777 In the 77th Year of his age
Ee'n now the christians race is run A glorious prize he now has won And with angelic host's he's fix't With joys celistial and unmixt
196 Y In Memory of Margaret Wife of David Whitehead Jun" she died Sept" the 26th 1 7 9 0 In the 55th Year of her Age
The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
197 m IN MEMORY OF DANIEL PRICE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 10th 1824 IN THE 56th YEAR OF HIS AGE
" Watch-Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping."
198 1 IN
MEMORY OF PHEBE WIDOW OF DANIEL PRICE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH Ist 1857 IN THE 85th YEAR OF HER AGE
" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord,,
199 m MARTHA
MARTHA TAYLOR daughter of William W & Elizabeth PRICE died Sept 12th 1858 AGED 22 YEARS & 8 MONTHS
200 r In Memory of MATILDA daughter of George and Betsey Ball who died Jan Ist 1801 aged 8 years. May you rest in peace, Sweet babe.
201 ? SACRED to the memory of SAMUEL O SMITH who departed this life Sept 16th 1821 in the 43 year of his age ALSO CALEB H SMITH who departed this life Sept 3 1821 aged 4 years & 18 days.
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202 r A. S. Here lies entom'd ABIGAIL wife of Samuel Owen Smith who departed this life Octr Igth 1814 Aged 36 years.
The spider's most attenuated thread Is cord, is cable, to man's tender tie On earthly bliss ; it breaks at every breeze
203 r In Memory of JOANNA daughter of Samuel Owen & Abigail Smith who died Nov" 29th 1813 in the 5th year of her age.
Also of their daughter ANNE HALSTED. who died Aug 5th 1814 Aged II months.
Insatiate Archer ! would not one suf- fice ! Thy shaft slew thrice & thrice my peace was slain
204 m IN memory of JANE S WADE who died Dec 2ª 1848 Aged 62 Years
ALSO Wm R SMITH died April 29th 1846. Aged 76 Years
205 , [Horizontal Slab] S. S. In Memory of Sarah daughr of Caleb & Rebecca Hal- -sted & wife of Samuel Smith, who de- -ceas'd Novr 29th 1803 in the 54th year of her age Also of her daughters Betsy died May 3ª 1777 aged II mons & 25 days.
Abigail deceas'd Sept™ 3ª 1778 aged 10 mons & 22 days Also of her son Caleb H who died March 26th 1785 aged 3 years 9 months & 18 days Also of Julia who deceas'd Sept 2ª 1788 aged 10 months & 22 days Also of Caleb H who deceas'd Sept 2ª 1794 aged 3 years & 8 nions And of Fanny who deceas'd March 9th 1793 aged 10 mons Also Sarah H. daugh" of Owen Smith died June 29th 1805 aged 3 years & 7 mon's
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206 r S. S. In memory of Sarah widow of Henry Smith who died Feby the 10th 1786 in the 92ª Year of her age
Great God is this our certain doom And are we still secure ? Still walking downward to our tomb And yet prepare no more ?
207 HERE lies the Body of Henry Smith who departed this Life March the 28th Anno Domini 1759. In the 60th Year of his Age.
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208 r HERE lies ye Body of Henry Smith Jun™ who died April ye 4th Anno Domini 1777 In the 52 Year of his Age.
Beneath this Stone, death's pris'ner ties The Stone shall move, the pris'ner rise When Jesus with Almighty word Call's his dead Saints to meet yr Lord
209 r Here lies ye Body of William Smith who departed this Life Noví ye 17th Anno Domini 1750. In the 24th Year of his Age.
210 r
Jeffery Son of Henry & Sarah Smith Aged About 21 years. Decd April ye 23d 7 I
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211 r
Hannah Daugh' of Samuel & Margery Smith, died Octor ye 28th 1769. In the 2ª Year of her Age
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HERE lies the Body of Margery, Wife of Samuel Smith who departed this Life April ye 25th Anno Domini 1773. In the 32ª Year of her Age
Here from all worldly joys I'm fled To the dark Mansions of the dead Prepare Spectator, for you must Like me be turned into dust
213 r S. S. SACRED To the memory of SAMUEL SMITH who died July 2ud 1821 in the 86th year of his age
And of his daughter MRS JANE WADE, who died Septr 6th 1822 in the 59th year of her age
Also of FRANCIS WADE son of Mrs Jane Wade who departed this life on the same 6th day of Sept™ 1822 aged 37 years.
214 m [No. 214 lies flat on grave No. 213] Sacred to the memory of Margery Ross Dill Boorn Sept 17th 1792 Died April 5th 1880
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215 r M. S. In memory of Moses Smith who deceas'd [2d fig. dug out] June 2-th 1778 aged 50 years Likewise Phebe his wife died Feby 17th 1799 aged 66 years
216 7 Here lies ye Body of Hannah wife of Isaac Meeker who Departed this Life Septr 18 1764 In the 41 Year of her age
My Flesh shall slumber in the Ground Till the last Trumpets Joyful Sound Then burst the chains in sweet sur- prise To meet my Saviour in the skies
217 m IN Memory of JACOB SON OF Pierce and Catharine Ogden who died Novr 2ª 1853 aged 5 years 8 months and 17 days
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