Inscriptions on tombstones and monuments in the burying grounds of the First Presbyterian Church and St. Johns Church at Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1664-1892, Part 4

Author: Wheeler, William Ogden, 1837-1900. cn; Halsey, Edmund Drake, 1840-1896. cn
Publication date: 1892
Publisher: [New Haven, Conn., Press of Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor]
Number of Pages: 422


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I take these little lambs said he And lay them in my breast Protection they shall find in me In me be ever blest


351 Y Maria daughter of Nehemiah & Patience Tunis died Augt the 18th 1792. in ye 4th year of her age


Sleep lov'ly babe And take thy rest God call'd the home He thought it best


352 r Bernadus G Son of Nehemiah & Patience Tunis. died May the IIth 1794 in the 3d year of his age


Sleep lovly babe Till we doe meet Within the wals Of zions street


353 r David W. son of Nehemiah & Patience Tunis. died April 23d 1800 aged (gone) years 7 months & 15 days


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Why do we mourn, departed babe, Or shake at deaths alarms Tis but the messenger he sends To take him to his arms


354 m In Memory of NEHEMIAH TUNIS who departed this life June 8th 1817 Aged 64 years Here lies a dutiful son An affectionate husband a kind Father


As you are now so once was I In health and strength tho here I lie As I am now so you must be Prepare for death and follow me


355 m SACRED to the Memory of PATIENCE Relict of Nehemiah Tunis who departed this life June 21 1831 Aged 72 years


To those who knew her, all eulogium, is needless. To those who enjoyed not the privilege of her aquaintance no words can delineate the excellence of her virtues


356 m In Memory of SUSAN B. wife of Henry P. Landis and daughter of Nehe- -miah & Patience Tunis who departed this life October 17th 1820 Aged 26 years & 9 months


The victory now is obtained


She's gone her dear Saviour to see Her wishes she fully has gained She's now where she longed to be.


Also in memory of SUSAN LANDIS daughter of John & Hannah Trumbull who died May 9th 1821 Aged I month & 20 days


357 m SACRED to the


Memory of Mrs Hannah W Trumbull wife of John M. Trumbull who died August 218t 1823 aged 23 Years.


358 m


LOUISA METTIA DIED MARCH IOth 1874 AGED 6 YEARS 3 MOS, AND 23 DAYS. ADA ESTELLE


DIED APRIL ISt 1874


AGED I YEAR I MO AND 16 DAYS Children of MEEKER & SUSAN WOOD


They have left us and gone With the angels of light To thier parents on earth A few short years they were given Now they'r sleeping in death But thier spirits so bright Finds a home far more dear With their Savior in heaven


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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.


359 m The grave of JOHN HARBECK son of Meeker and Susan Wood died Dec 5th 1866 aged I year I month and 13 days


We loved him, yes, no tongue can tell How much we loved him or how well God loved him too and he thought best To take him home to be at rest


360 m The grave of Marietta daughter of Meeker and Susan Wood who died Aug 3 1863 aged 7 months Rest here sweet babe


361 m The grave of CLARA LINCOLN daughter of Meeker and Susan Wood who died July 27 1861 aged 5 months and 8 days


She blooms in heaven


362 m JANE GIBSON DIED JUNE 29th 1850 AGED 89 YEARS.


RETURN UNTO THY REST O MY SOUL. FOR THE LORD HATH DEALT BOUNTIFULLY WITH ME.


[The above and the next are in plot enclosed with iron fence]


[Marble shaft with 4 inscriptions] [On east side] 363 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ALEXANDER OGILVIE DECEASED APRIL 12 1857


AGED 90 YEARS.


" Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."


[On west side] SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JANE J. OGILVIE DECEASED JAN 29 1870 AGED 81 YEARS


" My Flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."


[On north side] AGNES OGILVIE DAUGHTER OF ALEXR & J J OGILVIE DIED AUGUST 15th 1848 IN HER 22nd YEAR


" I am the ressurection and the life ,,


[On south side] JANE M. OGILVIE DAUGHTER OF ALEXR & J J OGILVIE DIED JULY I, 1842 IN HER 24th YEAR


" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord „


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364 7 In memory of ABIGAIL CHANDLER who died Sept™ Ist 1833 In the 70th year of her age


" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord ,,


365 Y I, C. In memory of ICHABOD CHANDLER who died April 7th 1829 in the 67th Year of his age


Be ye also ready


366 r P. C. In memory of PRUDENCE wife of Ichabod Chandler who died Decr gth 1831 Aged 66 years


Prepare to follow me.


367 m OUR MOTHER PRUDENCE CHANDLER DIED MARCH 9th 1863 AGED 68 YEARS 7 MO'S & 8 DAYS


Asleep in Jesus


368 m In Memory of HENRY W. CHANDLER WHO DIED April IIth 1836 Aged 42 Years & 5 Months Also His'infant son aged I day


Thus much and this is all we know Saints are completely blest Have done with sin and care and wo And with their saviour rest


369 r In Memory of ELIZABETH wife of William Price who died with the Cholera Septr 5th 1832 in the 41st year of her age


" Watch therefore ,,


370 m MATTHEW W. WOODWARD DIED - FEBRUARY 7th 1883 AGED 76 YEARS, 3 MOS. & 25 DAYS.


"In thee O Lord, do I put my trust."


371 m HARRIET VREDENBURGH


WIFE OF DR. M. W. WOODWARD DIED JULY 21st 1876 AGED 68 YEARS II MOS & 7 DAYS


" The Lord is my Shepherd "


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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.


372 m BROTHER,


DAVID LYON AGED 47 YEARS


373 m AARON LYON DIED SEPT™ 5th 1854 IN THE 85th YEAR OF HIS AGE.


374 m JOANNA


WIFE OF AARON LYON WHO DIED OCT 30th 1845 AGED 75 YEARS


None knew her but to love her


375 m In Memory OF WILLIAM HENRY Son of George & Joanna B BRYAN who died July 25, 1843 Aged 2 Years 5 Months


he


"I take these little lambs said And lay them in my breast Protection they shall find in me In me be ever blest.


376 r I. W.


In Memory of Isaac Woodruff who decease'd July 2ª 1804 in the 61st year of his Age


Weep not for me my friends For why my race is run It tis the will of God So let his will be done


377 r


In Memory of Dr Aaron Woodruff who departed this Life Januay ye 12th Anno Domini 1784 In the 25th Year of his Age


378 Y


Here lyeth Samuel Son of mr Samuel


& Elisabeth Woodruff Born march the 15th


1746. Decd Novr ye


12th 1747 Aged 7. months & 28 days


Here lyeth Abigail Daughter of Mr


Samuel & Elisabeth Woodruff. born Sepr the 14th 1736


Decsd Sepr ye 27th


1736 aged 13 days


Sleep lovely Babe's Since God has Call'd thee hence Let us Submit to his wise Providence.


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379 ,


HERE lieth the Body


of Ann - Wife of Joseph Woodruff Jun™ obt June ye 28th Anno Domini 1757 In ye 23ª Year of her Age ---


Remember me as you Pass by As you are now so once was I As I am now so you must be Therefore prepare to Follow me


380 r HERE lies the Body of Jane Wife of Nathan Woodruff who deceas'd June ye 18th A D 1758 In the 20th Year of her Age-


As you are now so once was I In Health & Strength; tho here I lie As I am now so you must be Prepare for Death & follow me


381 m IN Memory of NATHAN WOODRUFF who departed this life March 20th AD 1801. Aged 71 Years


382 m T. P. SACRED To the Memory of THOMAS PRICE Jun" who died June 14 1824 in the 52ª year of his age


383 r MP In Memory of MARY PRICE who died Augst .15th 1820 in the 54th year of her age


384 r


J. P. In Memory of John Price died Novr 6th 1806 In the 44th Year of his Age


Precious time is ever sliding Brightest hours have no abiding Life and time are worth improving Seize the moments as they fly


385 r J. P. In Memory of John Price He died Seper 25th 1790 in the 52th Year of his age


386 r Here lies the Body of John Drewe who Deceas'd Augt ye 6t 1771 in ye Both Year of his Age


387 r In Memory of Elizabeth, widow of David Pierson who died January ye 8th 1793 in ye 58th year of her age


388 ₸ Mary daughter of Lewis and Abigail Pierson died Augt ye 27 1793 aged 2 years and 3 months


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389 r In Memory of David Pierson who departed this life Apr1 the 2ª 1788 in the 52d Year of his age


390 r


[But little of the inscription left]


1800 of his may dep her is no m o more prov s at Jesus sid


391 m IN MEMORY OF LOUISA ANGELINE DAUGHTER OF John J & Ann Decker who died May 7th 1844 Aged I year I month and II days


Death may the bands of life unloose But cant dissolve my love Millions of infant souls compose The family above


392 r E. O.


In memory of ELIZABETH wife of George Ogden who died July 4th 1817 Aged 27 years & 24 days


How long shall we be lingering here While saints around us take their flight Smiling they quit this dusky sphere And mount the hills of heav'nly light


393 r


E. O.


In Memory of ELIZABETH daughter of Jacob & Elizabeth Ogden who died May 17th 1812 in the 31st year of her age


In faith she live'd ! in dust she lies ! But faith for'sees that dust shall rise. When Jesus calls while hope assumes: And boasts her joys among the tombs


394 ? [Lies flat on 393] Here Lieth the Body of David Morehouse of Elisabeth Town born the 16th Day of July in the year 1710, Who depar ted this life the 29 Day of June Anno Domini 1715


395 7 E. O.


In memory of ELIZABETH wife of Jacob Ogden who died May 8th 1812 in the 63ª year of her age


When I walke'd thro' the shadow of death


Thy presence was my stay One word of thy supporting breath Drove all my fears away


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396 r JO In memory of JACOB OGDEN who died Octr Ioth 1818 in the 76th year of his age


Lord I commit my soul to thee Accept the sacred trust Receive this nobler part of me And watch my sleeping dust


397 r Here Lieth ye Body of Rebekah Og- den of Elizabeth Town born in November In the year 1648 who Departed this Life ye II : Day September Anno Domini 1723


398 r Here Lyeth ye Body of Mr Jonathan Ogden Dec. Jan™ ye 3ª 1732 in ye 86th year of his Age


is My Life was Chrt my Death is gain This bed giues ease to all my pain My Dust is safe my Soul's at home To meet with Joy when Christ shall come


399 r Here Lieth the Body of Captain Benjamin Ogden of Elizabeth Town. Who Departed this life the 20th Day of Novem ber, in the Year of our LORD 1722. Being in the 69th Year of his Age


400 r


Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mrs Elizabeth, Relict of Mr Patrick Charlton who Decd Jan' 17 1778 In the 76 Year of her Age


My panting sould ascends on high To praise my God eternelly


Also their Son John who died in the Year 1752 Aged 19 Years


And their Daughter Elizabeth who died in the Year 1759 Aged 24 Years .


In Christ alone we hope and trust To rise in judgement with the just.


401


Here lies ye Body of Mr Isaac Whitehead Who Died July ye I 1724 Aged 71 years


402 7 Here Lyeth The Body Of Benjamin Ogden Deceased Novembr ye 4th Anno 1729 Aged 49 Years


403 r Here lies the Body of Hannah Wife of Jonathan Gillet who departed this Life July ye 9th Anno Dom- 1784 In ye 22ª Year of her Age


404 HERE lies the Body of Susanna, Wife of Joseph Crane who departed this Life- Octr ye 22ª A D 1781 In the 32ª Year of her Age --


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397


398


Flere Lieth the Body


of Captain Benjamin C Joden of Elifabeth = TownWho Departed th life the 20 Day of Noven ber in the Year ofour LORD 1722 Being in the 60 Year of his Age.


Here lies Inter'd the Body of Mrs Elisabeth Relect of Mr Patrick Charlton who Dec . Jan" 17"1778 In the 76 Year of her Age My panting Soul afcends on high To praile my God eternelly Allo their Son John who died in the Year 1752. Aged 19 Years and their Daughter Elifabeth who died in the Year 1759 Aged 24. Years


In Crift alone we hope and truff To rife in Judgment with the Jult


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405 ? W. C. In Memory of WILLIAM CRANE ESQ who died June 4th 1830 In the 53d year of his Age


406 r S. C. In memory of SARAH wife of esq William Crane who died Augst 18th 1832 In the 57th year of her age


407 m IN memory of DAVID ROSS CRANE who died Jan. 13th 1848 Aged 42 Years


O life what is thy breath ? A vapour lost in death.


408 r Here lyes ye Body of Jane Cahune wife of Walter Cahune, Decd June ye 14 1753 in ye 61st year of her Age


409 r Here Lyeth ye Body of James sayre deceased The 16th of April Aº 1731 in the 55th Year of his Age


40912 1 Here lies Interr'd ye Body of John Ross Esqr who Departed this Life Decbr the 21 A. D. 1772 Æ XXXVIII


My Consort dear and Lovely babes Remember me in these Cold Shades In God alone do you Confide The Widows Stay the Orphans guide


410 r


Here Lies the Mortal Part of Mrs Sarah ROSS Relict of JOHN ROSS Ear Decd April 19: 1759 Aged 54 Years


A more pious Christian A more Faithful Wife A more Tender Mother A Sincerer Friend Or A kinder Neighbour She has not left Behind her


READER


Consider That as the Possession of the Highest Virtues Cannot ward off the Dart of DEATH Wee ought before the uncertain STROKE comes to Make our PEACE with GOD


411 ? Here lies the Body of JOHN ROSS Esq who departed this life August 21 1754 Aged 56 Years Few in these Days his Equal none Superior Of Temper just, benevolent and human Given to Hospitality with Piety sincere Reader pray stop, reflect, on this a While And let no Worldly Care, Your Soul beguile, An upright Man lies here, Consider where When death shall lay thee low thou wilt appear


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412 r Elizabeth, Daughter of Thomas and Sarah Ross deceas'd Januay ye 22ª A. D. 1759. In the 31st Year of her Age-


Behold ye Place where I do lie As you are now so once was I As I am now so you must be Prepare for Death and follow me


413 r Here Lyes ye Body of Samuel Ward Decd Janry ye 27th 1731 In ye 38th year of His Age


414 m JOHN W SON OF John W & Catharine M BOYLSTON died Aug. 13th 1852 AGED 5 YEARS II MO & 6 DAYS


Fare thee well sweet bud of beauty Stainless spirit fare thee-well Thou wert to pure and lovely In a world like this to dwell


415 m In Memory of ISAAC WHEELER son of John W & Catharine M Boylston who died May 10 184I Aged 9 months & 15 days


Eer sin could blight or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care The opening bud to heaven convey'd And bade it blossom there


416 ? In Memory of Susanna W wife of Cornelius Hoagland who departed this life Oct 24th 1809 : in the 24th year of her age


Death calls the aged and the young From earthly cares from eve'y rong His summons seizes on the best And God the righteous soul hath blest


My glass' is run my days is spent My life is gon. it was but lent And as I am so must you be O then prepare to follow me (Rest)


417 r Here lies ye Body of Jane Dautr of Nath11 and Joanna Bonnel Decd Augst ye 2 1735 Aged 9 years & 10 months


418 Y Here Lyes ye Body of Catharin Donaldson Wife of Wm Donaldson Marchant In Elizabeth town. Who Departed this Life At ye Pleasor of ye Almighty God July ye 30th 1733 In ye 41 year of her Age. Mementomori


419 m IN MEMORY OF HANNAH WIDOW OF SAMUEL CHANDLER who died Sept 22d 1849 In the 72ª Year of her age


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420 m IN MEMORY OF SAMUEL CHANDLER WHO DIED April 7th 1821 In the 51st Year of his age


421 " M. C. In memory of Mary Chandler who died augt the 13 1800 in the 68 year of her age


422 r In Memory of Stephen Chandler who departed this life Oct" 25th 1800 in the 56th year of his Age


423 , SACRED to the Memory of Benjamin Chandler Son of Abner & Phebe Chandler who died 3ª Nov. 1815 in the 27th year of his age.


This sad memento, humble stone, Recalls a brother, only son ; The hope of age, solace of grief, The enfeebled sisters kind relief.


Reader has thou a Benjamin In whom thy eyes with joy have seen, All thy desire, and all thy hope ? Prepare thy heart to give him up.


With him, died the fondest earthly hopes of his parents The dearest expectations of his sisters And much pleasing anticipation of the church of God.


424 r S. C. In Memory of Samuel Chandler who died Feb 12th 1804. In the 69th Year of his Age


When this you see Remember me.


425 Y E. C. In memory of Elizabeth widow of Samuel Chandler who died March 30th 1813 in the 79th year of her age Whether we will or not, we must. Take the succeeding world on trust


426 r SACRED To the Memory of ABNER CHÅNDLER who died 18th of June AD. 1817. Aged 57 Years 5 Months and II Days


The tear of sorrow scarcely dry, Shed for a brother, only son,


Before is felt a heavier sigh And tears of deeper sorrow run.


Ah ! why is our last pillar broke ! Says a lone family, in grief- Tis God inflicts the painful stroke ; Begone ye clouds of unbelief.


The Lord is good ; we bless his name For mercies left ; and the fond hope That we shall quickly meet again, Where the dear comp'ny ne'er breaks up.


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427 r IN memory of PHEBE CHANDLER widow of Abner Chandler who died Novr 27th 1831 Aged 68 years


Pass'd from the trials of this world, She's found a bless'd abode Of happiness ; replete with joy, The dwelling of her God


428 r .In memory of MARY CHANDLER Daughter of Abner & Phebe Chandler who died Decr 17th 1819 aged 23 years & 5 months Time, what an empty vapour tis, And days how swift they are.


429 r


In Memory of ABBY CHANDLER Daughter of Abner & Phebe Chandler who died Sept Ioth 1830 Aged 47 years


To God our Sister now hath gone Her pains and tears are o'er ; Safe near her heavenly Father's throne She tastes of death no more


430 r Susanna Daughter of John & Joanna Hardy, died Jany ye 3Ist 1771 In ye 8th Year of her Age.


Blessed are the Dead That die in the Lord.


431 r [On one stone.]


Here lyeth ye Body Of capt Ebenezer Lyon who departed this life march ye 3It Anno Domini 1739. and in ye 69th Year of his Age


Here lyeth ye Body Of Elizabeth Lyon Who departed this life July the It Anno Domini 1739 and in ye 7It Year of her Age


[Caldwell Plot with iron fence around.] 432 m REUBEN VAN PELT BORN JUNE 20 1803 DIED DEC. 19 1879


A kind and loving Husband and Father ; a useful Citizen ; a devout and exemplary Christian "First the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear."


Mark IV. 28.


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433 m HELEN W DAUGHTER OF Reuben & Catharine V VAN PELT died April 23ª 1857 aged 3 years & 3 months - She's gone to that Happy Land Of which she so sweetly sang.


434 m IN MEMORY OF MARGARET S. WIFE OF REUBEN VAN PELT WHO DIED JANY 14th 1849 AGED 46 YEARS


SHE DIED IN THE FAITH AND HOPE OF THE GOSPEL " BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO DIE IN THE LORD ,,


435 ? [Lying flat on south side of Caldwell monument]


John Dickinson Son of the Revd James Caldwell & Hannah Ogden Was Born June 29 1765 Fell aSleep May II 1766 on ye Morn of ye Lords Day Aged 10 Months and 10 Days


& said But Jesus called them unto him me Suffer little Children to come unto And forbid them not for of such is ye Kingdom of God Luke 18. 16


.


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436 m [Caldwell Monument, North side] "The memory of the Just is blessed ,, Be of good courage and let us behave ourselves valiently for our people, and for the cities of our God and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight


" The glory of children are their fathers"


[Front or East side Caldwell Monument] (Caldwell) THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE REV: JAMES CALDWELL : THE PIOUS AND FERVENT CHRISTIAN ; THE ZEALOUS AND FAITHFUL MINISTER ; THE ELOQUENT PREACHER ; AND A PROMINENT LEADER AMONG THE WORTHIES WHO SECURED THE INDEPENDENCE OF HIS COUNTRY


HIS NAME WILL BE CHERISHED IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE STATE SO LONG AS VIRTUE IS ESTEEMED OR PATRIOTISM HONORED [Near the top of shaft on this side is the word (Caldwell) enclosed by a wreath. See above]


[South side of Caldwell Monument] JAMES CALDWELL BORN IN CHARLOTTE Cº VIRGINIA APRIL 1734 GRADUATED AT PRINCETON COLLEGE 1759 ORDAINED PASTOR OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ELIZABETHTOWN 1762 AFTER SERVING AS CHAPLAIN IN THE ARMY OF THE REVOLUTION AND ACTING AS


,


COMMISSARY TO THE TROOPS IN NEW-JERSEY


HE WAS KILLED BY A SHOT FROM A SENTINEL AT ELIZABETHTOWN-POINT Nov : 24th 1781


[Caldwell Monument, West side] HANNAH WIFE OF THE REV JAMES CALDWELL AND DAUGHTER OF


CALDWELL


MONUMENTO


REY JAMES CALDWELL


DE MW WOOD WARD POVEDZJOLY SIV. 1876. ADED 68 YEARER NIU


&7 DAYS ....


HELENAY


THE CALDWELL MONUMENT.


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JOHN OGDEN OF NEWARK WAS KILLED AT CONNECTICUT FARMS BY A SHOT FROM A BRITISH SOLDIER JUNE 25 1780 CRUELLY SACRIFICED BY THE ENEMIES OF HER HUSBAND AND HER COUNTRY


437 m SACRED To THE MEMORY OF MARGARET MAGRUDER CALDWELL CONSORT OF T ROBINSON RODGERS DAUGHTER OF JOSIAH F CALDWELL OF WASHINGTON CITY D. C. WHO DIED AUGUST 16th A D 1855


438 In memory of William son of John & Mary Mills died Oct' Ioth 1794 aged I year 9 mons & 9 days


439 ? M. M. In Memory of Mary widow of the Revd William Mills who died Apr1 4th 1794 in the 57th year of her age


440 m M. K. SACRED


To the memory of MERRITT son of James & Martha Kellogg of Litchfield Connecticut who departed this life April 5th 1827 in the 19th year of his age


Pause youthful stranger view my doom Think not that you can shun the tomb


441 m M. K. SACRED To the memory of MARTHA WIFE OF James Kellogg of Litchfield Connecticut who departed this life Nov 27th 1844 Aged 80 Years


442 IN Memory of PHEBE T WIDOW OF AARON WOODRUFF who died Novr 17th 1857 In the 60th Year of her age


" For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain „


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143 m IN Memory of AARON WOODRUFF WHO DIED April 29th 1848 In the 66th Year of his age


No more the weary Pilgrim mourns No more affliction wrings his heart The unfettered soul to God returns Forever he and anguish part


Receive O earth his faded form In thy cold bosom let it lie Safe let it rest from every storm Soon must it rise no more to die


444 m IN Memory of HANNAH O WIDOW OF JOHN HIGH who died Jany 12th 1846 In the 66th Year of her age


Thus much and this is all we know, Saints are completely blessed ; Have done with sin and care below, And with their Saviour rest.


445 Y L. W.


In memory of Luther son of Ezekiel and Sarah Woodruff. died Oct 14th 1806 in the 14th Year of his Age


446 r HERE lies ye Body of Elizabeth, Wife of Ezekiel Woodruff who died Sept ye gth Anno Domini 1779 In the XXXV Year of her Age- --


My Time is come Next may be thine Prepare for it Whilst thou hast Time


447 Y E W In memory of Ezekiel Woodruff who deceas'd Jany 14th 1802 in the 58th Year of his Age Press'd by the hand of sore disease In pain I wander'd on love Till God my Saviour arm'd with In mercy call'd me home


448 r S. W. In memory of SARAH widow of Ezekiel Woodruff who died April 8th 1822 Aged 73 years


Wait on the Lord ye trembling saints And keep your courage up : He'll raise your spirit when it faints And far exceed your hope.


449 r A. H. W. In Memory of ARCHIBALD H WOODRUFF who departed this life November 10th 1817 In the 22nd Year of his age


Read on this stone ye passers by That are sinners born to die I once had prospects most compleat u But now i am trod beneath yor feet I'd health and friends most near & dear But dont let fall for me a tear u Mourn for yor sin then mount on high a Tis sweet on Jesus brest to die


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450 r S. W. In memory of SILAS WOODRUFF who died July 9th 1819 in the 50th year of his age


Farewell ye friends whose tender care Has long engag'd my love Your fond embrace I now exchange For better friends above.


451 m IN Memory of MARY WIDOW OF SILAS WOODRUFF who died Novr 16th 1853 In the 82ª Year of her age


" Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."


452 E. W. In memory of EZEKIEL. WOODRUFF who departed this life Sept™ 3ª 1823 in the 46th year of his age


Wife and children may deplore , The husband father is no more : His frugal hands no more provide, We trust he rests at Jesus side .


453 IN Memory of ELIZABETH WIDOW OF Ezekiel Woodruff Born Decr 20th 1780 Died Nov 17th 1871


" Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord „


454 r . E. W.


In memory of ELIZABETH daughter of Ezekiel & Elizabeth Woodruff who departed this life March 9th 1840 Aged 22 years & I month


Now let each furrow'd cheek be dry And the redeemer's grace adore Soon shall you mount with me on high To sing and praise, and part, no more


455 m IN Memory of ELIZA ANN wife of Elias Woodruff who departed this life Feb 23rd 1846 Aged 34 Years 2 Months & 17 days


No sickness or sorrow or pain Shall ever disquiet her now For death to her spirit was gain Since Christ was her life when below


456 m In memory of two Children of Elias & Eliza A Woodruff EMMA F died Aug 6 1834 Aged 6 mo & 26 d's EZEKIEL D died Oct 6 1838 aged 3 years 4 mo & 25 d's


Alas how chang'd these lovely flowers Which bloom'd and cheer'd our hearts Fair fleeting comfort of an hour How soon we're call'd to part


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457 IN Memory of Col. EPHRIAM L WHITLOCK who died Sep. 22 1825 Aged 70 ALSO OF ANN his wife who died Sep. 21 1826 Aged 64. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord


Also of their daughters PEGGY who died Aug 29 1799 A 5 ys And SARAH who died Ap I 1801 A 10 ys


458 m AARON RICHARDS BORN February 19; 1793 Died September 28 1876 Aged 83 Yrs. 7 Mos. & 9 Days


459 m MY BROTHERS GRAVE JOHN C RICHARDS DIED Feb 18th 1851 Aged 28 Years I Months and 16 Days


As a Christian, Friend, and only Brother his loss is deeply felt.


How sweet were the accents that rose on his breath When passing the valley and shadow of death When to God, his Redeemer his hope and his stay His glorified spirit passed swiftly away


460 m [Small marble block with cross on top] Simply to thy cross I cling. WILLIAM DE HART OGDEN ONLY CHILD OF ALICE & THE LATE E B DAYTON OGDEN BORN June 4th 1863 DIED Jan 12th 1878




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