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When blooming youth is snatched away By death's resistless hand Our hearts the mournful tribute pay Which pity must demand.
218 Y Here lies the Body of Job Son of James & Martha Hains Decd, June ye 26th 1754 in the 20th year of his Age.
219 r Here lieth the Remains of Est- -her Hindes wife of Stephen Hindes who died Mrch ye 31st Anno Domini 1750 and in the 40th yr of her Age.
220 r The Remains of Phebe & Mary Daugh- Ters of Stephen & Esther Hindes. phebe aged 9 months
Died Sept ye 2 1741 Mary died May ye 5th 1747 aged 7 months
221 r Here Lyes ye Body of Mary Wife of Stephen Hindes Aged 24 years Decd Decr ye IIth 1727 Stephen son of Stephen Hindes 4 months Decd March ye 25 1728
222 r Here lies the Body of Stephen Hanes who departed this life April 14th A D 1770 In the 66th Year of his Age.
. 223 ? In memory of ye three sons of Stephen and Jo- -anna Haines Daniel died Novr ye 24th 1764 aged 2 months Stephen died Octr ye 19th 1788 in ye 29th year of his age David died Oct ye 31st 1791 in ye Igth year of his age
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SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARY HAINES RELICT OF ELIAS HAINES DAUGHTER OF ROBERT OGDEN BORN JULY 3,1778 __ DIED MAY 5, 1852
WITH CONSCIOUS UNWORTHINESS SHE RENOUNCED HERSELF WITH THE TENDEREST CHARITY, SHE WAS THE HELPER OF OTHERS
WITH GRATITUDE FOR REDEMPTION. SHE REPOSED UPON HER SAVIOUR
WITH FIWAL LOVE SHE RESTED IN A COVENANT COD
BY THE RENEWING OF THE SPIRIT SHE WAS RENDERED MEET FOR THE INHERITANCE OF THE SAINTS IN LICHT.
227
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224 r J. H. SACRED To the memory of JOANNA HAINES daughter of Stephen & Joanna Haines who was born Jany 14th 1763 and died Septr 29th 1828 Aged 65 years 8 months & 15 days.
225 r J. H. In memory of Joanna wife of Stephen Haines who died March 21st 1802 in the 66th year of her age
226 r
S. H. In Memory of STEPHEN HAINES who died July Ist 1810 in the 78th year of his Age
227 m [Haines Monument-On the North side] SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ELIAS HAINES WHO DIED OCTOBER II 1824 IN THE 58th YEAR OF HIS AGE A NATIVE OF THIS PLACE-A MERCHANT OF NEW YORK BENEVOLENCE, ENERGY, AND ENTERPRIZE, CHARACTERIZED HIS LIFE AFTER VARIOUS FLUCTUATIONS OF FORTUNE HE FOUND OF A TRUTH
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" NOTHING CAN WE CALL OUR OWN BUT DEATH ,,
[On East end] MARY HAINES
SHE JUDGED HIM FAITHFUL
WHO HAD PROMISED
Hebrews XI. II.
REJOICING IN HOPE ; PATIENT IN TRIBULATION : CONTINUING INSTANT IN PRAYER. ROMANS XII. 15
[On South side]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARY HAINES RELICT OF ELIAS HAINES. DAUGHTER OF ROBERT OGDEN BORN JULY 3 1778-DIED MAY 5, 1852
WITH CONSCIOUS UNWORTHINESS WITH GRATITUDE FOR REDEMPTION SHE RENOUNCED HERSELF SHE REPOSED UPON HER SAVIOUR WITH FILIAL LOVE SHE RESTED.
WITH THE TENDEREST CHARITY
SHE WAS THE HELPER OF OTHERS IN A COVENANT GOD.
BY THE RENEWING OF THE SPIRIT SHE WAS RENDERED MEET FOR THE [INHERITANCE OF THE SAINTS IN LIGHT
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[On West end] ELIAS HAINS
" WHATSOEVER THY 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,,"
ECCLES 9 CHAP IO VER.
[Lying on the ground close against the monument on the north side is a head stone with the following inscription]
228 r [See No. 227] Sacred
To the memory of Elias Haines who died Oct IIth 1824 in the 58th year of his age He was the kind Husband affectionate Father and sincere Friend
229 7
In memory of Margaret W. wife of Job Haines who departed this life Sept the 13th 1792 in the 24th year of her age
To Gods unerring will be ev'ry wish resigned
230 m Sacred to the memory of CAPT JOB HAINES who departed this life on the 28th of May 1807 in the 51st year of his Age.
231 m SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF ROBERT OGDEN HAINES YOUNGEST SON OF ELIAS AND MARY HAINES BORN OCTOBER 16, 1809 DIED AUGUST 16, 1841
Reposing on thy Saviours breast Thy sufferings o'er-rest, Brother rest.
" There shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things have passed away,
Rev. XXI 4 Ver.
232 m SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF HENRIETTA B HAINES YOUNGEST CHILD ELIAS AND MARY HAINES BORN JUNE 24, 1816 DIED MAY 7 1879
" In my hand no price I bring Simply To Thy cross I cling."
[All in Haines Plot enclosed with iron fence and red stone posts] [Since copying this inscription there has been interred in this plot]
Camille Died 25th May 1890
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233 m SACRED To the memory of MARTHA ANN Wife of Henry Meeker and Daughter of Jediah J & Abby Baldwin who died Feby 14th 1840 Aged 27 years & 6 months.
" Father I will that they also whom those hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my Glory which thou hast given me,,
234 m IN Memory of STEPHEN son of Obadiah & Jerusha Meeker who died November 2nd 1810 Aged II months.
Alas how changed that lovely flower That bloomed & cheered my heart Fair fleeting comfort of an hour How soon we're called to part.
235 Y D. M.
David son of Obadiah & Comfort Meeker who died Jan the 26th 1796 aged 19 years 9 months & 12 days.
Farewell this body here Both friends and parents dear For god has called him home To his eternal doom
God is a sovereign still He orders all things best O that we all may be prepared For his eternal rest
236 m SACRED To the Memory of Comfort wife of Capt. Obadiah Meeker who departed this life April 14th 1812 Aged 71 Years and 6 months
How happy are the souls above. From sin and sorrow free; With Jesus they are now at rest, And all his glory see.
With wondering joy they recollect, Their sins and danger past; And bless the wisdom power & love That brought them safe at last
237 m SACRED to the memory of CAPT OBEDIAH MEEKER who departed this life April 5th 1829 Aged 90 years & II months
An affectionate Husband, a kind Father, a zealous friend to his Country during her Revolutionary struggle for liberty, and a liberal suppor- -ter of the Gospel.
238 m E. P. S. ELIZABETH P SAYRE Born Feb'y 23 1787 DIED March 1, 1875 Aged 88 years
" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord,,
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239 m SACRED To the memory of THEODORE J SAYRE who died at New Orleans Augst 8th 1854 Aged 39 Years.
No relative near in his last hours but he had many kind friends in the land of strangers.
240 m SACRED To the memory of JAMES C SAYRE formerly of this place who died at Louisville Octr 5th 1847 In the 66th Year of his age.
Thy will be done
241 m SACRED To the memory of SIDNEY W SAYRE WHO DIED Feb 5th 1846 In the 28th Year of his age
He was accidentally killed while in discharge of his duty as first Engineer on board of the steamer Alexander Scott upon her downward trip from Louisville to New Orleans
Alike kind, generous, and unfortunate.
242 r This Stone is erected in memory of two
beloved Children of James C & Elizabeth P. Sayre. formerly of this Town. who died at Louisville Kentucky in the year of 1834 THOMAS M SAYRE died Feby 4th aged 5 years and 4 months ELIZABETH P SAYRE died March 5th aged 25 years and 6 months
Almighty God thy will be done To take them early to thy home Thy chastening rod we humbly kiss Nor would deprive them of such bliss.
243 T. J. S.
In memory of Theodore James son of James C & Elizabeth P Sayre who died Feby 3d 1814 aged 3 years & 2 months
Dear parents do, with reverence bow Before your great Creators throne His wisdom has ordain'd the blow And call'd me to my peaceful home
244 r E. P. In memory of ELIZABETH relict of Joseph Periam who died April 5th 1808 Aged 61 years
Hear what the voice from Heaven proclaims For all the pious dead Sweet is the Saviour of their names And soft their sleeping bed
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245 r Here lies interr'd what was Mortal of Mr Joseph Periam who died Oct™ ye 8th Anno Domini 1781 In ye 39th Year of his Age VALE ! LONGUM VALE !
246 Y Here lies the Body of Uzal Woodruff who departed this life March ye 16th Anno Domini 1774 In ye 29th year of his Age.
247 ? Here lies the Body of Elias Son of Uzal & Elizabeth Woodruff, who died November 18th A.D. 1772, In the 2ª year of his Age --
248 m J. C. SACRED To the Memory of JABEZ CRANE Esq who departed this life Feby 17th 1818 in the 27th year of his age.
When every pain and every joy is o'er When fortune age, disease can wound no more Virtues like his, with radient lustre glow And breathe refulgent through the clouds of wo
Could tenderest friendship or purest love, disarm the King of terrors he had not died.
249 m IN Memory of JANE S HATFIELD WIFE OF the late Elis Noe; Born Sept 9 1793 DIED June 1. 1841
250 r Beneath this Monumental stone is Intered the Remains of Sarah daughter of Oliver & Jane Hatfield who died Nov 17th 1810; aged 1 year 8 months & 4 days
251 m LAURA D. HATFIELD FIFTH
DAUGHTER OF OLIVER S AND JANE HATFIELD BORN IN ELIZABETH January 6th 1826 DIED AT MONROE N. Y. July 30th 1881
Patient, long-suffering, kind-she departed in the full assurance of a blessed immortality.
Her memory is dearly cherished by her friends.
252 EMILY A HATFIELD First daughter of OLIVER S. AND JANE HATFIELD born in Elizabeth March 21 1805 died at Bayonne N. J. August 19 1874 ALSO CENOTAPH OF SARAH HATFIELD their third daughter
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born in Elizabeth Jany 4 18II died at New York May 21st 1836
Her remains were interred in a vault of the Seventh Presbyterian Church of that City.
Sweet is the memory of the beloved.
253 m OLIVER S. HATFIELD SON OF
AARON HATFIELD and Decendent of Matthias one of the Founders of Elizabeth born in this town Oct 16th 1782 died at Hoboken N. J. April 25th 1860
Jane Hatfield wife of Oliver Spencer Hatfield and daughter of Thomas Mann born in this town Feby 10th 1787 died at Hoboken N. J May 6th 1858 They rest in Peace.
254 ? D H In memory of DAMARIS relict of Isaac Hatfield Who died Novr 3ª 1808, in the 73ª year of her age
O glorious hour! O blest abode! I shall be near, and like my God; And flesh and sin no inore control The sacred pleasures of the soul
255 Y I. H. In memory of Isaac Hetfield who died Februy 3ª 1807 in the 77th year of his age
My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound Then burst the chains with sweet sur- price And in my saviours image rise
256 7 Oliver Spencer, Son of Isaac & Damaris Hetfield, died Octr the 8th A.D. 1780 In the 4th Year of his Age.
257 r H. N. H. Harriot Novee Daughter of Aaron & Sarah Hatfield, died Jan' 4th 1796 aged XI month's & 26 days
Farewell sweet child, Thy day is come; At Gods right hand, You'll find a home.
258 r IN Memory of SARAH BARNET WIFE OF AARON HATFIELD Born April 17 1759 Died July 29 IS24
259 r IN Memory of AARON HATFIELD BORN July 30. 1757 Died May 15 1839
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260 r S. H. In memory of SARAH Widow of Silas Halsey who died May 18th 1833 in the 76th year of her age
Her soul has now taken flight To mansions of glory above To mingle with angels of light And dwell in the kingdom of love
261 r S. H. In memory of SILAS HALSEY who died Oct™ 22 1819: in the 79th year of his age.
262 r In memory of Phebe wife of Silas Halsey who died Augt gth 1794 in the 44th year of her age Also their son Jeremiah died Sept™ 30th 1794 in the 3d year of his age
263 7 Betsy daughter of Silas and Phebe Halsey died Octr ye 21st 1792 in the 5th year of her age
264 r M. H. In memory of Mary Halsey who died March 14th 1806 in the 33ª year of her age
265 Y
DL In memory of DAVID LYON WHO DIED May 21st 1845 In the 85th year of his age
The Memory of the just is blessed. Prov 10-7
266 r M. L
In Memory of MARY wife of David Lyon who died Oct 25th 1833 Aged 74 years
267 r S. T L In memory of Sarah Treat the Wife of Doctr Matthias Clark Lyon She died April 10 1802 Aged 30 Years.
268 r ML In Memory of Capt Matthias Lyon died Novr IIth 1797 Aged 59 Years.
269 r S. C. M. In memory of SARAH C Wife of William Murphy who departed this life April 25th 1821 in the 32 year of her age
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270 r In Memory of Rachel Lyon who died Feby 28th 1802 Aged 19 Years
271 Y BENEATH this stone is deposited the remains of PHEBE LYON Widow of BENJAMIN LYON (of Lyons farms) who died 3ª May 1815 in the 56th year of her age
· The raptures, Oh! beyond our thought That her enamor'd soul hath got Which by no tongue can be explained The splendid gloryies she's obtained
Around the dazzling throne of God Rejoiceing in redeeming blood With all the bright seraphic band In shineing seats at God's right hand
272 Beneath This Stone is deposited the Remains of Benjamin Lyon Seignior of Lyons Farms who died Decr 8th 1803 Aged 49 Years.
The unremitting path I have trod That leads to hapiness and God In Christ alone I hope and trust To rise in judgement with the just
273 r
Here lyes the Body of Benjamin Lyon who Died July ye 31ªt 1758 in the 39th year of his Age
. 274 r Here lies ye Body of Mary wife of James Carpntr who Died Jan'y 27 1763 In ye 31 year of her Age
275 AARON Son of Sa- -muel & Phebe Lyon who died Octr ye 31st A + D. 1768 In the 3d Year of his Age -
276 7 Here lies ye Body of Phebe Widow of Samuel Lyon who died Mar ve 14 A. D. 1781 In ye LIst Year of her Age
277 1 Here lies the Body of Mr Samuel Ly- -on who departed this Life Feby ye 9th Anno Domini 1780 In the LIst Year of his Age.
278 r In memory of Joanna Lyon who died Novem" the IIth 1791, in the 22ª year of her age
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279 r Moses Son of Moses & Mary Lyon who died May ye 5 1763 aged 2 years 5 Months & 22 Ds
280 r M. L. In memory of Mary wife of Moses Lyon who died June 12th 1809 in the 77th year of her Age.
281 r M. L. In memory of MOSES LYON who died March 27th 1813 in the 82ª year of his age.
282 r Abe Hendrex daughr of Richard & Sally Lyon. died Feb 3ª 1798 aged 5 years 5 mons & 29 days.
Our lovely child christ took and blest We'll cease to mourn for she's at rest
283 r SL
In memory of SARAH wife of Richard Lyon who died June Ist 1810 in the 36th year of her age.
Adieu vain world, my dearest friends farewell
Prepare with me in this dark house to dwell Till the last trump my ruin'd frame repair
At Christ descent to meet him in the air
Unsmoothe'd was thy pillow of death By a fond parting and tender adieu From home and from kindred bereft In an instent from the world she withdrew
284 r S. L. Sacred to the Memory of Susan the much love'd wife of Samuel Lyon who departed this life Augst 17th 1809 aged 30 years I month & 24 days
A partner kind & mother dear A friend most constant & sincere
285 r
E O In memory of Elizabeth wife of Elihu Ogden who died Decr 8 1797 in the 44th year of her Age.
286 r In memory of Hetfield Son of Matthias and Margaret Ogden. He died Sept" ye 26th 1793 in the 13th year of his age.
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287 7 Here lies ye Body of Mrs Hannah Relict of Mr Samuel Ogden who died Januay ye 26th Anº Domini 1782. In the 59th Year of her Age
288 r HERE lies the Body of Samuel Ogden, who departed this Life Febry the 20th Anno Domini 1775. aged LXI Years.
289 r M. O. In memory of MATTHIAS OGDEN who died March 7th 1818; in the 76th year of his age.
Our age to sev'nty years is set How short the time! how frail the state! And if to eighty we arrive, We rather sigh and groan than live.
290 r M. O. In memory of MARGARET wife of Matthias Ogden who died March 18th 1820 in the 75th year of her age
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 stayed
291 r
L. O. In memory of LEWIS OGDEN who died May 15th 1818 in the 43rd year of his age.
292 r M. O. In memory of MATTHIAS OGDEN who died April 18th 1821 in the 37th year of his age
Farewell thou world with all thy toys For thou hast been to me A world of transitory joys, Of sin and vanity.
293 m IN Memory of CHARITY widow of Benjamin Ogden who died July 8th 1852 Aged 80 years
294 m IN memory of BENJAMIN OGDEN who died May 19th 1844 In the 75; year of his age
behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. Job 16, C 19 V.
287 Daughter of Isaac Hatfield.
289 Son of 288 Samuel.
290 Daughter of Joseph Megie.
291 Son of Matthias Ogden 289.
293 Daughter of Matthias Ogden 289.
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295 m IN memory of RHODA widow of Moses Ogden who died Jany, 16th 1861 Aged 83 years
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors ; and their works do follow them. „
296 m IN Memory of MOSES OGDEN WHO DIED June 9th 1847 Aged 73 Years
Farewell ye friends whose tender care Has long engaged my love Your fond embrace I now exchange For better friends above.
297 m IN MEMORY OF MOSES H OGDEN who died in New York Jany, 29th 1861 Aged 45 Years 5 Mos. & 18 Days
298 m IN MEMORY OF two children of John & Joanna Ogden SARAH ROSS died Augst 25th 1826 aged II months & 23 days MOSES CONDIT died Ocur 6th 1834 aged 5 years 3 months & 16 days
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord,,
299 m
[East face, other three blank] ICI REPOSE LE CORPS DE JOSEPH F COLLET NE A ST GERMAIN DE-LA COUDRE, t DEPARTEM DE-LA SARTHE EN FRANCE LE 25 FEV. 1770 MORT A ELIZABETH TOWN LE 12 DEC 1841
Priez Dieu pour-le repos de son âme.
300 m
WILLIAM CARGILL Born June 19 1767 Died December 10 1842 GEORGE HARRIMAN KIMBALL Born at NEW YORK. N. Y. March 20, 1846, Died at RAVENSWOOD L. I. August 8. 1846
301 m ABIGAIL CARGILL Born February 29 1781 Died January 13. 1848 KATE NELSON KIMBALL Born at RAVENSWOOD L. I. June 19. 1850 Died at NEW YORK N. Y. September I. 1852
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302 r In memory of MARY SEELY who died Octr 8th 1807 aged 43 years & 3 months
Sleep, balmy sleep has clos'd her eyes, And put an end to all her sighs; Through great distress & wrecking pain She's gone to learn that death is gain
303 r D LH In memory of DAVID L. HUMES who died Sept 4th 1822; Aged 22 Years & 23 Days
Also MARY ELIZABETH DOW daughter of David L & Catharine Humes; who died June 22 1821; Aged 10 Months & 20 Days
Sweet babe! by deaths cold hand in earliest bloom
Torn from thy mothers bosom to the tomb You in your Saviours arms are blest So sleep dear babe and take your rest
304 m IN
Memory of LAURENT JOUSSERANDOT A Native of Paris FRANCE Born Dect 3ª 1796 Died June 218 1854
Thy place on earth no more shall know thee But t'will long remembered be; In the hearts where grateful memory, Oft will breath, it's sigh for thee.
But amidst our earthly sorrow, The hope that thou art free from pain,
Shines to guide us to yon Heaven Where we yet shall meet again LOUISE JOUSSERANDOT Died July 8th 1886 In the 80th Year of her life
305 r Sacred to the Memory of Damaris the beloved Wife of Luther Halsey who departed this Life Sept ye IIth A. D. 1790. In the 22ª Year of her Age
Farewell my dearest Heart Since you and I must part We hope in Heaven to meet again Where Love & Joy & Peace shall reign
306 Y Sacred to the Memory of Sarah, the beloved Wife of Luther Halsey who departed this Life Augt the 2ª A x D. 1787, In the XXVIII Year of her Age
And Luther their son, died ye 8th of Septr in ye 2ª Year of his Age
The Wife most kind A Parent dear The Christians friend And one Sincere
307 r
In memory of Jeremiah, son of Luther & Sarah Halsey. He died July 17th 1792 in ye 9th year of his age.
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308 r Here lies ye Body of Joseph Son of Joseph & Elisabeth Wheaton. Decd Augst ye 20 1736 Aged 4 years & 4 months
309 r Here lies the Body of Margaret Wife of Samuel Lee who died Augt ye 8th Anno Domini 1782 In the 35th Year of her Age
310 r S. L. In Memory of SAMUEL LEE
who died May 12th 1812 in the 68th year of his age
.
311 r Here lieth ye Body of Nathaniel Bonnel who Died Sept ye 4 1736 in ye 67 year of his Age
312 r HERE LI'S interr'd the Body of Mrs Phebe, Wife of Capt" John Joline who died Decer ye 6th A. D. 1763 Etº Suæ 49.
313 r
In Memory
of Matthias
Joline who
died Decem™ ye 17th 1782 aged 37 Years.
In Memory of Anthony Joline who
died Septem™
ye TIth 1783
aged 30 years
314 m
[Stone broken off just below inscription and top part gone]
315 m ABBY G widow of DAVID JOHNSON Died December 6th 1886 Aged 83 Years 9 Mo's and 17 Days
316 m Catharine C Lyon Died April 5th 1878 Aged 81 Years and 13 Days
317 m STEPHEN M LYON DIED
June 25th 1864 Aged 72 Years 8 Mo's & 22 Days
318 m SARAH
WIDOW OF Obadiah Lyon died March Ist 1852 Aged 87 Years
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319 m OBADIAH LYON DIED Septr 6th 1847 Aged 82 Years
320 r M. P. In memory of MARY wife of Abner Passels who died Jany 15th 1822 in the 51st year of her age.
321 r S. A. P. In Memory of SARAH ANN daughter of Edward & Rosetta Price, who died Oct 12th 1812 aged 15 months.
Her charms began to take effect And draw her parents' hearts from God. he thought it best to take her home . & wean their hearts from earth again.
322 m OUR MOTHER " Rest Spirit Rest " CELESTIA Wife of ROBERT G PRICE DIED July 24 1875 Aged 65 yrs
323 r
[Broken]
EN uled 17th 1827 in the 50th year of his age.
[No doubt this is Samuel Ogden. Close · beside it is Esther wife of Samuel Ogden]
324 ? E. O. In Memory of ESTHER wife of Samuel Ogden who died Augst 17th 1832 in the 51st year of her age.
325 Y C. A. O. In memory of CHARITY ANN daughter of Samuel & Esther Ogden. who died Jany 14th 1819 Aged 7 Years 9 months & 27 days
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
326 m W. O. In memory of WILLIAM OGDEN who died August 16th 1832 in the 24th year of his age -
Ye fleeting charms of earth farewell Your springs of joy are dry My soul now seeks another home A brighter world on high
327 m MARY OGDEN DIED
APRIL IIth 1865 IN THE 51St YEAR OF HER AGE
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328 JOHN P CREE DIED Aug 28th 1869 Aged 55 yrs Io mos & 7 days
329 JANE E CREE Wife of JOHN P CREE DIED May IIth 1869 Aged 54 yrs 8 mos & 10 days
330 m FRANCES F. CREE daughter of JOHN P & JANE E CREE DIED Jan 4th 1862 Aged 18 yrs. 10 mos & 21 days.
Pause youthful stranger view my doom. Think not that youth can shun the tomb
331 m in Memory of CAPt WILLIAM MELVIN DIED Sept. 12th 1870 Aged 92 years
He is ever near us Though not seen.
332 m IN Memory of ABIGAIL OGDEN WIFE OF William Milven who died Sept 5 1855
Aged 76 Years and I0 Months.
There is rest in Heaven
333 n IN Memory of ELIZA
WIDOW OF Oliver Smith daughter of William and Abigail Milven who died Aug. 29th 1849 Aged 43 Years The Lords time has come
334 1 IN Memory of HARRIETE Daughter of William & Abigail MILVEN who died June 18th 1846 Aged 24 Years
" In the midst of life we are in death "
335 m In Memory of JAMES MELVIN DIED Oct 26th 1865 Aged 61 years
He Served 32 years in the U. S. Navy.
336 Y Here Lyeth ye Body of Phebe Morehous Daughter of David Morehous, Deceased December ye 16th 1729 aged 5 months.
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337 7 Here Lyeth ye Body of Rebecca Morehous Wife of mr David Morehous. Departed April ye 27th 1728 in ye 52ª Year of her Age.
338 m J. G. O. In memory of JOSEPH G. OGDEN who died March 23ª 1817 in the 37th year of his age
He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down. he fleeth alway as a shadow and continueth not " In the midst of life we are in death"
339 Y W. O.
In memory of William Ogden who deceas'd March IIth 1799 in the 33ª Year of his age
Farewel my friends I'me going to dust God sent the summons and its just Prepare for death and weep no more O hasten to this friendly shore
Sally & Wilm daughtr & son of Wilm & Nancy Ogden. Sally died April 3ª 1798 aged I year & 9 mons. Wil™died decem" IIth 1798 aged 7 mons
340 r J. C. In memory of JAMES CHAPMAN who died March 31, 1822 Aged 87 years
341 r M C In memory of MARY Relict of James Chapman who died Sept 24th 1845 in the 80th year of her age.
[Halsey plot inclosed with granite posts and iron pipe railing, and contains the next 8 graves]
342 m M H In memory of MARY wife of Meline W Halsey and Daughter of James & Mary Chapman : who died Decr 23d 1831 Aged 28 years.
343 m THE GRAVES OF
two children of Meline W & Henrietta P Halsey CATHARINE PRICE died March 26th 1841 Aged 2 years 1 month and 7 days. ISAAC CRANE died July 3rd 1844 Aged 7 months " Of such is the Kingdom of heaven."
344 m HENRIETTA CRANE DAUGHTER OF M. W. AND H. P. HALSEY DIED FEB, 17, 1854 AGED 2 YEARS AND II MONTHS
" IT IS WELL WITH HER,,
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345 m NOAH CRANE SON OF M. W. AND H. P. HALSEY DIED APRIL 21St 1856 AGED 20 YEARS AND II MONTHS
" DEATH LOVES A SHINING MARK,,
346 m MARY CHAPMAN DAUGHTER OF M. W. AND H. P. HALSEY DIED APRIL 9th 1859 AGED 21 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS " FOR HER TO DIE WAS GAIN ,,
347 m MELINE W HALSEY BORN AUGUST 27th 1800 DIED MARCH 6th 1873 " MY TIMES ARE IN THY HANDS ,,
348 m HENRIETTA PERLEE WIDOW OF MELINE W HALSEY BORN JULY 16th 1810 DIED OCT. 25. 1883
" IT IS THE EVENING TIME WITH ME "
349 m SARAH W WIFE OF JAMES C OGDEN AND DAUGHTER OF M. W. & H. P. HALSEY DIED AUG' 15' 1878 AGED 36 YEARS
HER INFANT DAUGHTER SARAH HALSEY DIED OCT' 14' 1878 AGED 2 MON'S.
ASLEEP IN JESUS
350 r In memory of JOHN AMORY son of Samuel & Julia Gamage who died Sept 3ª 1815 Aged I year 7 months & 5 days.
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