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Oh ! Death where is thy sting Oh ! Grave where is thy Victory. I Cor. XV. 55. Thanks be unto God who hath given us the Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ
I Cor XV. 57.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
567 r
Here lyes ye Body of David Olliver Decd Novr ye 12th 1747. in ye 55
year of his Age. .
568 r Here lyeth ye Body of Samuel Oliver Who Departed this Life May ye 15th 1744. In the 58th year of His age.
569 r
Here lies ye Body of Sarah wife of Mr Samuel Oliver who Died April ye 9 1735 Aged 47 years
570 r Here lies ye Body of Hannah wife of David Oliver Decd Feby ye 29 1735-6 Aged 43 years
571 r Here lies ye Body of Jonathan Oliver who died Decem" ye 28 1733 Aged 34 years
572 r Here lyes ye Body of Mary Wife of Samuel Oliver Aged 62 years & 6 mº Decd Janry ye 23ª 1729
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573 r S. O. In memory of SARAH widow of John N. Oliver who died June 22ª 1835 Aged 73 years
574 Y J. N. O. In Memory of JOHN N. OLIVER who died Novr IIth 1813 in the 61st year of his age
575 r J. O. In Memory of James Oliver who died Decr 22ª 1809 in the 30th year of his Age
576 r J. O. In memory of James son of James & Elizabeth Oliver. died Jany 2ª 1809 aged 3 months
57 Rhoda daughter of John N. & Sarah Oliver died Augt ye 2ª 1782 aged 4 months
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578 r John Nicholas son of John N & Sarah Oliver died March the 23 1793 in ye 4th year of his age
579 m LW SACRED To the memory of LEWIS WOODRUFF who departed this life February Ist 1827 in the 32ª year of his age
Ah ! could affection, admiration save So dear an object from the untimely grave This transcript faint had not essay'd to tell The loss of one beloved, revered so well
580 r W. W.
In memory of Whitehead son of Baker & Mary Woodruff, died Sept" 28th 1806. in the 29th year of his age Therefore be ye also ready Matthew 24 & 44.
581 r S. H. W. In memory of SARAH HENRY daughter of Baker & Sarah Woodruff, who died Jany 29th 1816 aged 11 years 4 months & 8 days
And is the lovely shadow fled The blooming wonder of her years So soon enshrin'd among the dead She justly claims our pious tears
582 r S. W. In memory of SARAH widow of Baker Woodruff who died Decr 21st 1816 in the 54th year of her age
Insatiate archer ! could not one suf- fice ? Thy shaft slew thrice and thrice our peace was slain
583 Y B. W. In memory of BAKER WOODRUFF who died Decr 12th 1813 in the 63ª 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
584 r Sacred to the Me- -mory of Mary Wife of Baker Wood- ruff. who died Decr ye 7th 1790. In the XXXIX Year of her Age
Return unto thy Rest, O my Soul, for the Lord hath dealt Bountifully with Thee. Psal. CXVI. 7th
585 r J. W. Jabez Son of Baker & Mary Woodruff. died Nov" IV 1799. In the XII Year of his Age
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
586 r Whitehead, Son of Baker and Mary Woodruff, died Sept the 29th 1776, aged I Year & 4 Months.
587 m To the Memory of .. MARY ANN wife of John J Bryant who died Feby 14th 1838 Æ 40
588 m To the Memory of JANE V wife of John J Bryant and daughter of Baker & Sarah Woodruff who died April 5th 1829 Æ 30
There remaineth therefore a Rest to the people of God Heb. IV. 9.
589 m JOHN JAY BRYANT DIED JUNE 29th 1859 AGED 60 YEARS
SARAH JANE WIFE OF JOHN JAY BRYANT DIED DECT 26th 1865
[The last Ir are in Woodruff plot]
590 r Jane Daughter of Nathaniel & Mary Woodruff, who died March the 26th A D. 1758 Aged 7 Months
591 r [Face of stone all scaled off and gone]
592 r In Memory of Aaron Woodruff who died Augt ye 29th 1780 In the 22ª Year of his Age.
593 r Mary Ann Daughter of Nathaniel & Mary Woodruff. died March the 28th 1771 In ye 18th Year of her Age --
594 7 Mary Wife of Nathaniel Woodruff died June ye 14th A. D. 1770. In ye 48th Year of her Age-
595 Y Here lies the Body of Nathan1 Woodruff who died Jany ye 17th A. D. 1777. In the 59th Year of his Age -
596 r Here lyeth Seth son of Timothy & Elizabeth Woodruff. who died Novr ye 12th Anno Domini 1740 aged 3 months & 23 days
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597 m IN MEMORY OF CHARITY DAUGHTER OF Enos and Charity Woodruff who died April 12th 1845 In the 53 Year of her age
598 m IN MEMORY OF CHARITY WIDOW OF Enos Woodruff who died Sept" 5th 1828 In the 76th Year of her age
599 m
IN MEMORY OF ENOS WOODRUFF WHO DIED Decr 5th 1821 In the 72ª Year of his age
600 r T. W. H. W. P. W. In memory of three Children, of Enos and Charity Woodruff Timothy died Sept 3ª 1776, aged III Years X months and XXV days Hannah died Sept 18th 1776 aged 2 Years 2 months and 28 days Phebe died Sept 30th 1792 aged I Year 10 months and 25 days
601 r E. W.
In memory of Elizabeth wife of Timothy Woodruff who died Sepr 16th 1776 In the LXIVth year of her age
602 r
W In memory of Timothy Woodruff who died April 26 1798 in the 83ª year of his age
Cut by Stewart & Ross E -- Town
603 m IN Memory of MARY wife of Timothy Woodruff who died March 16th 1818 Aged 39 Years
ALSO MARY daughter of Timothy & Mary Woodruff who died Aug. 3rd 1823 Aged 15 Years " The Lord reigneth,,
604 r A. M. C. In memory of ANN M. wife of William Christy Jun who died March 25th 1822 Aged 25 years
Also John WESLEY their son who died March 15th 1821 Aged 15 months
Around the azure throne of God The soul now takes its high abode To dwell in heavenly peace ; Among the saints & angels blest. It shall partake of endless rest In joys that ne'er decrease
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
605 r Elias R. son of Elias and Jane Sayre died June the 28th 1793 aged 6 months
606 r HERE lies the Body of Anna, Wife of Daniel Sayre who deceas'd April ye 2ª A. D. 1773. in the 26th Year of her Age-
607 m IN Memory of JANE widow of
Matthew Decker, who died March 218t 1839 Aged 38 Years 4 Months and 17 days
I leave this world without a tear, Save for the friends that linger here, To heal their Sorrows Lord decend And to the friendless prove a friend
608 m THOMAS O SAYRE DIED OCT 20th 1864 AGED 63 YEARS.
For ten years a faithful elder in this church "For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain "
609 r
In Memory of Hepzibah wife of John Potter Who Departed this Life March 23 1779 Aged 30 Years
610 r
H. P.
In Memory of Hannah Price, died Mar XII 1799 in the 29 Year of her age
Behold in y& cold Ground my Body lies As you do pass along Remember & prepare to dy Before the Summons come.
611 r
HERE lies the Body of Miss Mary Alleson, who departed this Life April the 7th AD. 1772 In the XXXII Year of her Age-
My Flesh shall Slumber in the Ground Till the last Trumpets joyful Sound Then burst ye Chains in sweet surprise And in my Saviour's Image rise
612 Y J. P. In memory of Jonathan son of Jonathan & Polly Price died March Ist 1809 aged 3 m° & I day
Our dear child Christ took & blest We'll cease to mourn for he's at rest
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613 Y M. H. C. M. H. P.
In Memory of MARY H wife of Daniel D Conditt and Daughter of Ephriam & Chloe Price who died April 25th 1822 in the 22d year of her age
Also of MARY H daughter of Thompson & Elizabeth Price who died April 10th 1825 · in the Ioth year of her age
When Blooming youth are snatch'd away By death's resistless hand Our hearts the mournful tribute pay Which pity must demand
614 Y D. W. P. In memory of DAVID W PRICE son of Ephriam & Chloe Price who on a Journey in the Republic of Mexico was asassinated in the night by his servant Oct 1825 Aged 34 years
615 ? Marian Daughter of Ephriam & Chloe Price died Sept 17, 1799 in the 2ª year of her age Also her sister Phebe died Augt 7th 1799 aged 5 weeks & I day
616 r
Jane Smith daughter of Ephraim & Chloe Price. died May Ist 1796. aged 15 months.
617 r Anne, daughter of Ephraim & Chloe Price, died Octr ye Ist 1792 in ye 3ª year of her age
618 Y HERE lies interr'd what was Mortal of Mr Nathanael Price Life who departed this Novr the 7th Anno Domini 1776 In the LXXVI Year of his Age-
619 Y
HERE lies ye Body of Jane. Wife of James Smith who departed this Life May ye 30th Anno Dom. 1779 In the XXIV Year of her Age
620 r In Memory of Mary wife of Nathaniel Price who died May the 24th 1797 in the 62ª Year of her age
621 Y N. P.
In memory of Nathaniel Price who died Jany Ioth 1809 in the 76th Year of his Age
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
622 r E. P. In Memory of EPHRAIM PRICE who died Sept 14th 1824 in the 58th 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
623 , C. P. In Memory of CHLOE wife of Ephraim Price who died May 9th 1829 Aged 64 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.
624 m TO THE MEMORY OF MARGARET ANN Daughter of John and Eunice Hindes Born June 14th 1824 Died Jany 20th 1852
O, ye mourners cease to languish O'er the grave of her you love Far removed from pain and anguish She is chanting hymns above
625 m TO THE MEMORY OF RACHEL ELIZABETH Daughter of John and Eunice Hindes Born Novr IIth 1818 Died Sept IIth 1851
Why should we mourn for those who die Who rise to glory's sphere The tenants of that cloudless sky Need not our mortal tear
626 m IN Memory of SARAH A. D. Daughter of John and Eunice Hindes who died Oct 27th 1850 Aged 28 Years
Her work on earth soon done She passeth hence A friend from loving friends A Sister from her Sisters
627 m IN Memory of JOHN HINDES WHO DIED Sept 14th 1843 Aged 51 Years
Friends our span of life is fleeting Hark ! the harps of angles swell Think Of that eternal meeting Where no voice shall say farewell
628 m IN Memory of EUNICE wife of John Hindes
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and daughter of Henry and Rachel Freeman who departed this life Jan 6th 1841 In the 47th year of her age
Also their Children WILLIAM JOSIAH aged 3 years & 2 months HENRY JOSIAH aged I year & 27 days LOUISA HOLDRIDGE aged 9 months & 7 days
629 m OUR BROTHER JOHN J HINDES DIED March 27th 1861 Aged 33 Years I Month and 8 Days
630 r Here Lieth ye Body of James Hindes Deceased October ye 7th Aº 1731 In ye 51st Year of his Age
631 Y Here lies ye Body of Irene Wife of James Hindes Jun Decd Febr ye 19 1733 Aged 26 years
632 r H. H. In memory of HENRY HINDES who died May 21st 1836 in the 35th Year of his age
633 C. H. In memory OF CHARLOTTE wife of William Hindes who died May 16th 1814, in the 53d year of her age
634 Y W. H. In Memory OF WILLIAM HINDES who died Sept™ 28th 1820 in the 60th year of his age
635 Y HERE lies intomb'd ye Mortal part of Jerusha Daughter of Oliver & Anna Spencer, who died Oct™ ye 9th 1787 aged 22 Years I bid adieu to Earth. For all things here are vain.
636 m SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF Mrs ANN TRUMBULL WIFE OF JOHN M TRUMBULL WHO DIED JUNE Ist 1817 Aged 27 years
ALSO OF HER INFANT SON JOSEPH Aged 3 months
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
637 m IN memory of CHARLES LATHROP son of Noah and Sarah Ann Norris who died August 2ª 1836 aged I year 6 months and 17 days
This lovely bud so young and fair Call'd hence by early doom
er
Just came to show how sweet a flow In paradise would bloom
638 Y Simeon son of Jonathan & Sarah Acken died Augt 24th 1793 aged I, month & 3 weeks
639 m SACRED To the memory of two Children of John D & Elizabeth T Norris CERINTHA died July 26th 1826 Aged 2 months LAURA ANGELINE died Decr 27th 1828 Aged 4 months
Alas! how changed 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 !
640 m SACRED To THE MEMORY OF CATHARINE
MARIA DAUGHTER OF JOHN D & ELIZABETH T NORRIS : WHO DIED SEPT" 2ª 1831 AGED IO MONTHS AND 17 DAYS
" I take these little lambs said he " And lay them in my breast
" Protection they shall find in me " In me be ever blest.
641 m THE GRAVE OF CHARLOTTE WIDOW OF ELIAS NORRIS WHO DIED MARCH 26th 1878 IN THE 85th YEAR OF HER AGE.
642 m THE GRAVE OF ELIAS NORRIS WHO DIED Novr 27th 1853, IN THE 60th YEAR OF HIS AGE
643 m SACRED To the memory of NOAH NORRIS, who departed this life August 29th 1828 ; in the 60th year of his age The time is short the season near, When death will us remove To leave our friends however dear And all we fondly love.
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644 m SACRED To the memory of REBECCA WIDOW OF NOAH NORRIS who departed this life Octr 22nd 1854 In the 8Ist Year of her age.
Her months of affliction are o'er, The days and the nights of distress, We see her in anguish no more, She has gained her happy release.
645 r M. S.
Of paternal Affection and universal Benevolence this Monument is erected by filial Affection to testify to after ages that here lies the Body of Elias Boudinot, who died July ye 4th A D 1770 aged LXIII Years
This modest . Stone, what few vain Marbels can May truly say, " Here lies an honest Man
646 r M. S.
Of Catharine ye Wife of Elias Boudinot who departed this Life November ye Ist 1765 aged 51 Years In Testimony of whose Maternal Affection & pious Care this Monument is erect ed by her gratefull Children
647 r
HERE lies the Body of Richard Stockton Son of Abner & Mary Hetfield, who died- Febry ye 4th 1767 In ye 3ª Year of his Age
Sleep lovely Babe & take your peaceful. rest,
God call'd you home because he thought it best.
648 r J. P. In memory of Jonathan Price who died sept™ 12 1799. In the 72ª Year of his Age
649 m P. P. In memory of PERIAM PRICE Died October 2, 1880 Aged 87 Years 4 Months
Them which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
650 m IN MEMORY OF PHEBE ANNA DAUGHTER OF JESSIE D & HARRIET ELIZA PRICE WHO DIED IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK JAN. 24, 1844 : AGED IO MO. & 7 DAYS
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
MS
OF paternal Affection,
and univerfal Benevolence; 3 Athis Monument is erected by filial Affection, Nto teltify to after ages, that here lies the Body of 3g. Elias Boudinot, who died July y A.D 17 O
aged Lxiti Years.
This modelt Stone, what few vian Marbels can Mtay truly lay, "Here lies an honeft Man E.P.
645
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
651 m J. D. P. IN MEMORY of the REV JONATHAN D PRICE M. D. SON OF David & Rachel Price who died at Ava in Burmah Feb. 14th 1828 after 7 years missionary labour in that empire Aged 32 years
In Burmah's sand from kindred dust afar On thy cold stone looks down the Eastern Star
652 ~ A. O. P. In memory of Aaron Ogden son of David & Rachel Price died Octr 31st 1805 in the 20th year of his age What he was once forbear to say, T'will best appear on that great day, When you and I & every one Must give account for what we've done
653 J. P. Joseph Peream Son of David & Rachel Price, died July 26 1792. Aged I Year & III Mons
654 r D P
Daniel Son of David & Rachel Price, died Feby X 1785 Aged 4 Mon8 & 6 days
655 r D. P. Daniel Son of David & Rachel Price died Novr XIII 1783, aged IV Months & 14 days
656 7 R. P. In memory of Rachel daughter of David & Rachel Price died March 8th 1809 aged 18 months & 9 days
657 m OUR MOTHER PHEBE WIFE OF ENOS PRICE DIED SEPt 12th 1861 AGED 76 YEARS
There is rest for the weary There is sweet rest in Heaven
658 m OUR FATHER ENOS PRICE DIED July Ist 1872 Aged 90 Yrs & 6 Months
"Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like a shock of corn cometh in his season."
659 r IN memory of JONATHAN Son of Enos & Phebe Price, who died March 9th 1831
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aged 2 years & 6 months
Liv'd to wake each tender passion Our delightful hopes inspire Died to try our resignation And direct our wishes higher,
660 r IN Memory of MARY daughter of Enos & Phebe Price who died Feby 18th 1827
hs
Aged I year 4 mont & 9 days
661 m IN MEMORY OF THE REV JOHN HARRIMAN THE FIRST PASTOR OF THE
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ELIZABETHTOWN
He was born in New Haven Graduated in Cambridge college in 1667 : Was installed in Elizabethtown in 1687;
And after faithfully serving the church, and in the state, he died in 1704,
" The memory of the just is blessed "
662 m IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM HARRIMAN WHO WAS BORN APRIL 28, 1718; DIED MARCH 9, 18II ALSO OF SUSANNA HIS WIFE WHO DIED MARCH 2, 1791.
Death like a narrow sea divides That heavenly land from ours.
663 m In Memory of JOANNA E. LYONS Grand daughter of CAPT SAMUEL HARRIMAN Died April 20th 1879 in the 80th year of her age
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
664 m IN MEMORY OF JOHANNA
DAUGHTER OF CAPT SAMUEL HARRIMAN BORN JAN. 18th 1773. DIED AUG. 9th 1852.
A bright example of filial and sisterly affection-her record is on high.
665 m
IN MEMORY OF CAPT SAMUEL HARRIMAN
WHO WAS BORN JAN. 18. 1752, AND DIED AUG. 21. 1824. AGED 72 YEARS. He was one of the noble band of worthies contributed by Elizabethtown to the war of the Revolution, among whom he obtained a distinguished name by his fearless courage
ALSO OF SUSANNA
HIS WIFE
WHO WAS BORN NOV. 8. 1752 And after
a blameless and useful life through 46 years of which she was a member of the church died Nov. 2, 1830 aged 78 years
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666 m IN MEMORY OF four children of SAMUEL & SUSANNA HARRIMAN. EATON was born May 7th 1778, died July 5th 1779 SUSAN was born Sep. 218t 1786 died Aug. 8th 1839 MARGARET was born June 8th 1780 died Sep. 29th 1844 MARIA was born Sep 3ª 1774 died Sep. 31st 1844.
667 Y PW SACRED to the Memory of PHEBE WIFE of JONATHAN WINANS who died Nov. 3. 1823 aged 25 years 6 months & 18 days h
No chilling winds nor pois'nous breat Can reach that healthful shore : Sickness and sorrow pain and death. Are felt and fear'd no more.
668 m IN
Memory of MARY WIFE OF Jonathan Winans WHO DIED Octr 29th 1844 In the 49th Year of her age
Ye pleasing scenes, adieu, Which I so long have known My friends, a long farewell to you For I must pass alone.
669 m [This stone faces the west] SARAH ANN MEEKER HINDS. the adopted Daughter of SAMUEL & CHRISTIANA MEEKER of Philadelphia
MARY wife of ABNER HINDS died March Ist 1835 : Aged 61 Years
Here lays an affectionate Mother and an only Sister
670 r E. B.
In memory of EZEKIEL BAKER who died May 15th 1810 aged 62 years 8 months & 15 days
Ye pleasing scenes adieu Which I so long have known, My friends a long farewell to you For I must pass alone.
671 m SACRED To the memory of PHEBE widow of Ezekiel Baker; who died March 21st 1840, Aged 77 years, 4 months, & 18 days.
The time is short ! the season near, When death will us remove To leave our friends however deal And all we fondly love.
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672 r [One stone]
Here lies the Body of James Ross, who departed this Life Januy the 27th Anno Domini 1752. In the 29th Year of his Age -----
Here lies the Body of James Son of James & Rebekah Ross, who died Decer ye 3ª A. D. 1769. In the 19th Year of his Age- --
673 r Here lies ye Body of Jehiel Son of Andrew Hampton. Died Feb : 26 1734 in ye 6 year of his Age
674 m IN memory of WILLIAM SCHENCK who died March 5th 1841, in the 21st year of his age
675 m IN
memory of EPHRAIM Son of Elias & Catherine Hatfield : who died Decr 28th 1836. aged I year 5 months and 26 days
This lovely bud, so young and fair Call'd hence by early doom ; er
Just came to show how sweet a flow In paradise would bloom.
676 m In Memory of MARIA, wife of Cornelius Storm
who departed this life May 29th 1817; in the 26th year of her age.
Ye fleeting charms of earth farewell ! Your spring of joys are dry ; My soul now seek another home A brighter world on high
677 m IN Memory of CAPt DAVID LYON, who departed this Life on the 30th March 1802, Aged 57 Years
678 7 S. P. W. Stephen P. son of Person and Mary Woodruff, died Feby 9th 1809 aged 6 years.
Lord it was thy will to take my son, Teach me to say thy will be done.
679 r P. W.
In Memory of Parsons Whoodruff who departed this life the Ist day of Novbr 1803. In the 40th Year of his Age.
As you pass by Remember me, For as you are now, so once was I. For as I am now, so you must be.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
680 m OUR MOTHER WHO WAS BORN JULY 20th 1769, AND WHO SWEETLY FELL ASLEEP OCT. 23d 1853,
" I shall be satisfied, when I awake in thy likeness."
" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." MARY WOODRUFF AGED 85 YEARS
681 1 IN Memory of Seth Woodruff who departed this life Oct. 7th 1814, in the 73ª year of his age.
How sudden was the stroke of death, That did me from my friends remove; I in an instant lost my breath, And wingd my flight to worlds above. Farewell no more I tread your ground, No more I need the gospel sound, My feet have reached the heavenly shore,
I know no imperfection more.
682 ? In Memory of PHEBE, wife of Seth Woodruff: who departed this life Septr 8th 1823 ; in the 82ª year of her age.
Great God I own the sentence just And nature must decay, I yield my.body to the dust To dwell with fellow clay.
683 m [Horizontal Slab] THE GRAVE OF STEPHEN H WOODRUFF who died April 27th 1850 Aged 80 Years
,
"I know that my Redeemer liveth." IN MEMORY OF JANE L WOODRUFF wife of Stephen H Woodruff who died April 17th 1831 ; Aged 58 years
" The grave is mine house, my bed is in the darkness My flesh shall rest in hope."
" My Saviour shall my life restore, And raise me from my dark abode, My flesh and soul shall part no more, But dwell forever near my God." Died July roth 1838. an infant Son of S H Woodruff, aged 9 days.
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684 m [Horizontal Slab] A. M.
ABBY MEEKER WIFE OF STEPHEN H WOODRUFF.
BORN SEPT. 14, 1798, DIED APRIL 13, 1887.
685 m IN
Memory of ELIZABETH, WIDOW OF OGDEN WOODRUFF who died May 12th 1848 ; Aged 66 Years.
Thou art gone to thy rest, but no longer we mourn thee, Though deep in our hearts we had shrined thee in love ; For death and the grave with new bloom shall return thee, To meet us again in the mansions above,
686 m IN Memory of OGDEN WOODRUFF, who died Nov. 21st 1833 ; Aged 56 Years.
Weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children."
687 m IN Memory of PHEBE WOODRUFF, Daughter of OGDEN WOODRUFF, who died April 23rd 1829 : Aged 24 Years Also EMELINE, Daughter of OGDEN & ELIZABETH WOODRUFF,
who died Sept. 23rd 1824 ; Aged 15 Months.
To faint is language to express The moral worth of this lov'd friend : Her life was one of usefulness Tranquil submission marked her end.
688 m IN Memory of BENJAMIN WOODRUFF Son of OGDEN WOODRUFF, DECd, who died June 5th 1846, Aged 21 Years,
Press'd by the hand of sore desease, In pain I linger'd on, Till God my Saviour arm'd with love In mercy call'd me home,
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
689 m IN Memory of Joann B WIFE OF Jacob Thompson who died May 18th 1848 Aged 27 Years
An affectionate Wife and tender Mother ALSO SAMUEL, their son, died Jany 12th 1849, aged 8 months
He had no Mother's tender care To soothe his dying cries But he who heard her dying prayer Has taken him to the skies.
690 m IN Memory of STEPHEN T, SON OF David & Martha Osmun who died Augst 15th 1833 ; Aged 24 Years
691 m IN Memory of MARTHA, WIFE OF David Osmun ; who died Novr 24th 1846 ; In the 63ª Year of her age.
Mother thy name I still revere No earthly name to me so dear, My first, my best, my long tried friend, My love for thee will never end.
692 m To the Memory of CAPT. JOHN FOSTER, WHO DIED in New York City ; Decr 16th 1841, In the 68th Year of his age
ALSO SARAH HIS WIDOW died in Elizabeth City ; Novr 25th 1848 In the 69th Year of her age
693 m EDMUND SON OF Alfred & Elizabeth LOACH; DIED FEB. 29, 1856, AGED I YEAR & 7 MO, ALSO HARRY SON OF Alfred & Elizabeth LOACH; DIED APRIL 26, 1857, AGED 8 MONTHS The only and loved ones.
694 m IN
memory of SARAH WIDOW OF JOHN P WELLS who died Octr 17th 1845 Aged 65 Years
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695 m WILLIAM HENRY WILLIS DIED April 10. 1852 in the 23ª year of his age In the midst of life we are in death
SARAH LOUISA WILLIS DIED August 4. 1848, in the 13 year of her age.
Earth has a mortal less Heaven an Angel more
696 r IN memory of JOHN JAMES son of James & Sarah B Willis who died Augst 2Ist 1831 ; Aged 7 months
697 m JOHN O JARVIS DIED JULY 27th 1841, AGED 33 YEARS
Return unto thy rest, O my soul ; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee 116 Ps 7.v.
698 m IN Memory of BENJAMIN J JARVIS BORN March 17th 1775 DIED Octr 8th 1862
699 7 P. J.
In memory of PHEBE wife of Benjamin J Jarvis who died Feby 26th 1830; in the 61st year of her age
Farewell ye friends whose tender care Has long engag'd my love Your fond embrace I now exchange For better friends above,
700 r R. P. In memory of Rachel widow of Ebenezer Price who died March 17th 1806 aged 79 years
To all surviving friends Hears a loud call. Prepare to meet your God, I speak to all. The old the middle aged, And the youth. Must all submit to death, This awfull truth.
701 m SIMEON PRICE 52 years,
a devoted and consistent member of the M. E. church in N. Y. city Died Dec. 13th 1848, in the 75th year of his age.
SARAH, wife of Simeon Price Died in full hope of a blissful immortality Dec. 14th 1845, aged 48 yrs. 7 mos & 16 days. " Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
702 r IN MEMORY OF Mr Ebenezer Price, who departed this Life De- -cember the 23d 1788, In the LXth Year of his Age " Seek ye' the Lord while he may be found." Wife and children may deplore The Husband Father is no more His frugal hands no more provide We trust he rests at Jesus side
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