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703 m IN
MEMORY OF AARON WOODRUFF WHO DIED Septr 17th 1851 : Aged 73 Years and 12 Days
704 m IN MEMORY OF ANZONNETTE PRICE WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1842 ; AGED 3 YEARS 6 MO. 19 DAYS. ALSO LOUISA WOODRUFF WHO DIED JAN. IIth 1844 AGED 5 MO. 17 DAYS. DAUGHTERS OF PULASKI & MARY S. JACKS.
705 m
There is rest in Heaven FILIAL AFFECTION HAS ERECTED THIS STONE TO THE MEMORY OF MARY, WIFE OF AARON WOODRUFF WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE in the City of New York FEB. 28th 1842 :
AGED 61 YEARS & 6 MONTHS
Weep not for me but weep for Yourselves and your Children
706 m IN MEMORY OF LOUISA, DAUGHTER OF AARON & MARY WOODRUFF, WHO DIED IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK; JULY 24. 1845 ; AGED 29 YEARS 9 MO. & 6 DAYS
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforth ; Yea, saith the spirit that they may rest from their la- bours and their works do follow them.
707 m IN Memory of MARTHA WOODRUFF WIFE OF ISAAC HINDES who died Nov. 15th 1843 Aged 43 Years 6. Months and 7 Days
ALSO SARAH JANE their Daughter died March 10th 1845. Aged 6 Years 5. Months and 12 Days
708 m IN
Memory of ISAAC HINDES, WHO DIED August 18th 1848. Aged 54 Years, 4, Months and 5 Days.
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709 r M. W. H. In memory of MOSES W HINDES, who died Augst 15th 1831, in the 42ª year of his age.
Also two children of Moses W & Betsey Hindes : ANN ELIZABETH, died Augst 30th 1824, aged 2 years, & 6 months, BETSEY ANN died Augst 13th 1826, Aged 2 years, 2 months, & 22 days.
710 m IN Memory of JOSEPH B. HINDES, who died Feby 19th 1849 ; aged 29 years I. month and 15 days. ALSO His twin brother BENJAMIN W HINDES died at Trenton N. C. Dec. II. 1846 aged 26 years II months and 7 days
· Our youthful friends as you pass by : stop a moment and think, that you too may shortly die.
711 MARGARET H. DAUGHTER OF JACOB J & JANET VAN DOREN DIED FEB. 9th 1852. . AGED I YEAR IO MO. & 9 DAYS
712 m
ROBERT H SON OF JACOB J. & JANET VAN DOREN, DIED JULY 5th 1849, AGED I YEAR 6 MO & IO DAYS
713 Y HERE lies the Body of Mr Isaac Scudder of Elizh Town who died ye 7th of April 1783 In ye 48th Year of his Age --
Thou givest me the lot of those that fear thy name If endless life be there reward I shall possess the same.
714 Y
Eanock Son of Benjamin & Elizabeth Scudder, died Nov 12 1794 Aged 4 weeks.
Charlot Daug™ of Benjamin & Elizabeth Scudder. died Aug 7 1799 aged I year & 9 months
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
715 m TO The memory of ELIZA STACKHOUSE, WHO DIED March 22ª A. D. 1853 : Aged 48 years
This Tablet is most affectionately inscribed, by the Teachers and Children of the Sunday School of St, Johns Episcopal Church, of which she was at her death and for many years previous there- to, the faithful Superintendent,
716 m IN MEMORY OF ABBY M. MUNSON, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE March 20th 1846, AGED 48 years 5 months 3 days
" Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord "
717 m IN MEMORY OF HALLSEY MUNSON, BORN OCT 22d 1787, DIED JANY 9th 1865.
718 11 IN Memory of ELIHU J CRANE WHO DIED JANY 8th 1853, IN THE 56th YEAR OF HIS AGE
719 m ELIZA CRANE DIED AUG, 19, 1878, AGED 76 Y'RS, 3 Mo, 22 D's,
" ASLEEP IN JESUS"
720 m IN Memory of SARAH ELIZABETH Daughter of Elihu J. and Eliza Crane, who died June 4th 1850, Aged 20 years 3 Months and 12 Days,
" Blessed are those servants whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watch- ing "
ALSO WILLIAM EDWIN their infant son died March 18th 1839, Aged 19 days
721 m [Little Monument in Genung Plot] [On East side] WILLIAM MILLER ONLY SON OF CHARLES H & ANNA GENUNG DIED AUG. 24. 1850 IN HIS 3D YEAR
[On South side] WILLIE He shall gather the lambs with his arms and carry them in his bosom
[North & West side blank]
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722 m THE GRAVE OF HORATIO E ROBERTS WHO DIED MAY 19, 1852 ; AGED 34 YEARS 6 MONTHS AND 12 DAYS
723 m THE GRAVE OF LUCY M. ROBERTS CONSORT OF JESSE ROBERTS WHO DIED JAN. 21, 1853 ; AGED 61 YEARS 2 MONTHS AND 18 DAYS
May Angels twine a wreath for thee A wreath of Immortality
724 m THE GRAVE OF JESSE ROBERTS, who departed this life MAY 4th, 1829 ; aged 43 years He was a kind and affectionate hus- band a dear and beloved father
Come follow to that happy place, Our master's joy to see, For O ! in one short moment's space Ye all shall rest with me.
725 Y A. E. W. Abert Eaton son of Morris & Susan Woodruff died June 8 1805 aged 3 years & 2 months
726 r M. E.
Maria B. daughter of Thomas & Sarah Eaton died May 30th 1789 aged 3 years 4 months.
727 7 .
S. E. Sarah the 2ª daughter of Thomas & Sarah Eaton died March 16th 1785 aged 2 mo.
728 r S. W. E.
Samuel Wonton son of Thomas & Sarah Eaton, died Oct 10 1795 aged I year
729 r
Sar Thoma Eaton died 26th 1783 agea 13 months
[Stone broken off]
730 r [Stone broken off] ow of Joseph Eaton died Oct gth 1779 aged 59 years
731 r S. E.
In memory of Susanah wife of Thomas Eaton died Novr 12th 1774 aged 17 years
729 Sarah dau. of Thomas Eaton, died Aug. 26.
730 " Mother of Thomas Eaton," buried Oct. 11, 1779.
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J ..
732 r
In Memory of Abigail Wife of Lewis Miller Died Augt 9 1762 In ye 22ª year of her Age
733 r In Memory of Flauiel Rossiter Miller. Died Novr 6th 1761 Aged I year & 5 months
734 r W. W.
In memory of WILLIAM WOODRUFF who died Feby 23ª 1811 in the 69th year of his age
Farewell ye friends whose tender care Has long engaged my love Your fond embrace I now exchange For better friends above
Eliza daughter of Wm and Mary Woodruff, died Oct 20th 1793 in the 4th year of her age
735 r M. W.
In memory of MARY widow of William Woodruff who died December 8th 1836. Aged 88 years
736 r D. W. In memory of David Woodruff, who died July 29th 1804 ; Aged 58 years.
d
His will and mind was well adorn with fruit But deaths destroying worm, at at the root. Farewell dear friend .- we trust thy mouldering clay Will rise triumphant in the last great day. 1
737 r J. W. In memory of JOANNA, wife of David Woodruff : who died June 20th 1830 : Aged 83 years.
Blessed are they and only they Who in the Lord the Saviour die Thier bodies wait redemption's day And sleep in peace where'er they lie 1
738 m BELCHER WOODRUFF DIED February 10' 1851,
Aged 70 Years
& 6 Months
739 m JANE WOODRUFF Widow of BELCHER WOODRUFF,
Died May 3' 1876,
Aged 89 Years
& 3 Months
And there shall be no night there.
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740 r Here lies the Body of Anne Wife of Abraham Woodruff who died July ye 14th Anno Domini 1784 In the 35th Year of her Age-
741 r D. W. In memory of Daniel Woodruff who died April 15th 1812, in the 70th year of his age
742 r W. B. In meinory of WILLIAM BROWN who died Sept 15th, 1817, in the 79th year of his age,
743 Y L. G. In memory of LYDIA widow of Alexander Gale, who died April 2ª, 1817, in the 64th year of her age.
744 r Here lyeth ye Body of Hannah Wife of Elnathan Smith Decd July ye 16th 1749 in ye 26th year of her Age --
745 r
Here lyeth the Body of Dauid Morehouse who Departed this life Decem™ The 12th Anno Domini 1739 and in the 51t year of his Age-
746 m
IN MEMORY OF MARTHA HINDS DIED December 10, 1885. Aged 88 Yr's & 5 Mo's Also Abner Hinds Her Father.
747 Y
In Memory of Mrs Sarah Widow of Mr Joseph Hines who departed this Life March the IIth 1791, aged 81 Years
748 Y
HERE' lies the Body of Mr Joseph Hinds who departed this Life February ye 25th Anno Domini 1774 In the 70th Year of his Age
749 r HERE lies the Body of David Hinds, who departed this Life Sept™ ye 5th Anº. Domini 1778 In ye 37th Year of his Age-
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
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750 r Benjamin Son of Joseph and Anna Haines, departed this Life June ye 8th A. D. 1763, In ye 20th Year of his Age-
751 r A. H. In memory of Abigail widow of David Hinds who died March 29th 1805 in the 64th year of her age Weep not for me my friends For why my race is run It is the will of God So let his will be done.
752 m JOHN CROZIER Departed this life MAY 4th, 1859, Aged 75 years
753 7 D. M.
In memory of David Mulford who deceas'd May 24th 1798 : in the 22ª year of his Age
754 Here lies the Body of Moses, Son of
Joseph & Mary Cory who deceas'd June the Ist A. D. 1750 In the 13th Year of his Age ---
755 Y M. H.
In memory of Mary Wife of Benjamin Hinds who deceas'd May 24th 1801, in the 22ª year of her Age
756 7 IN Memory of Phebe Daugh' of Benjan. & Hannah Cory, who died July ye 6th 1778 In the 3ª Year of her Age --
757 r Abigail Daughtr. of Benjamin & Hannah Cory died March the 3Ist A. D. 1786. In the 16th Year of her Age-
758 r Jonathan, Son of Benjamin & Hannah Cory- died Januy. the 17th AD 1787. In the 14th Year of his Age-
759 ?
HERE lies interr'd The Body of Mrs Mary, Wife of Joseph Cory who deceas'd June ye 4th Anno Domini 1778 In the LXVII Year of her Age -- - -
HERE lies interr'd the Remains of Mr Joseph Cory who departed this Life March ye 8th Anno Domini 1782 In the LXXIV Year of his Age --- -
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760 r Daniel Son of Benjan. & Hannah Cory died Jany the 28th AD. 1768 aged 1 Month & 8 Days-
761 r A K In memory of Anna wife of Daniel Keyt who died July the 15th 1806 in the 19th year of her age Farewell my dear husband said she Now from your kind bosom I leap With Jesus my bridegroom to be My flesh in the tomb for to sleep
Why do we mourn departing friends Or shake at deaths alarms Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to his arms
Also Benjamin C son of Daniel and Anna Keyt died
days
March 31st 1807 aged 8 mº & 28 Our lovely child Christ took & blest We'll cease to mourn for he's at rest
762 r M C
In Memory of MULFORD CORY who died Jany 14th 1813 in the 48th year of his age
As you are now, so once was I ; As I am now, so you must be.
763 m B. C. In memory of BENJAMIN CORY EsQ who died Oct 8th 1821 : Aged 80 : For 35 years
a faithful ruling elder & deacon of this church
"Well done good and faithful servant enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."
764 m H. C. In Memory of Mrs HANNAH CORY wife of Deac. Benjamin Cory who died November 8th 1826 Aged 80 years
" Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
765 m MARIA CORY Wife of MULFORD CORY DIED Dec 8th 1868 In the 82ª year of her age
766 m A. C. C. Here repose the ashes of AARON C son of Mulford & Maria Cory who died Sept Ist 1829 : Aged 19 years
Dear Mother, Brothers, do not weep, Since in Jesus I sweetly sleep : My days their dreary course have run. And I my heaven, my all have won.
Oh ! stranger, lightly, lightly tread As you draw near my grass grown bed View the spot with a thoughtful eye Where I calmly, solemnly lie.
A tribute of brotherly affection
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
767 m IN Memory of DRAKE CRANE who died Sept 8th 1833 Aged 52 years
768 m IN
MEMORY OF DRAKE CRANE, WHO DIED Sept 8th 1833 : Aged 52 Years. ALSO OF ELIZABETH, HIS WIDOW who died Jany 11th 1858 ; Aged 74 Years and 5 Months
769 [Small Marble Monument] [East side] IN MEMORY OF MARY C WOOD DAUGHTER OF JONAS & CHARITY WOOD AGED 21 YEARS DIED AUGUST 13. 1839 Mourn not for me when I am gone Nor shed one tear Around my bier But meet me, meet me, round the Throne
[South side] DIED
AT NEW ALBANY INDIANNA JOSEPH P WOOD SON OF JONAS & CHARITY WOOD AGED 26 YEARS
AND 6 MONTHS March 1 1836 Boast not thyself of to morrow ; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Prov XXVII I [North and West side blank]
770 m MY MOTHER CHARITY
WIFE OF JONAS WOOD, BORN FEB. 6th 1789, DIED APRIL 8th 1867, IN THE 79th YEAR OF HER AGE
PATIENT AND ENDURING, SHE DIED WITH FAITH IN JESUS
771 m JONAS WOOD DIED MAY 18th 1852 AGED 64 YEARS.
772 r In Memory of MEHETABLE daughter of Elias & Rebecca Whaley who died March 24th 1825 : in the 8th year of her age
773 m GEORGIANA V. WILLIS Wife of THOMAS BERRY, Died Feb. 22 1881 in the 40th year of her age. " Thy will be done,"
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774 m JAMES WILLIS DIED AUGUST 16th 1877 AGED 72 YEARS
Hark the glad refrain Home at last, Wandering toil and pain All are past
SARAH B. JARVIS, Wife of JAMES WILLIS, DIED MAY 13 1884, IN THE 79th YEAR OF HER AGE
At Rest
775 m HANNAH O JARVIS DAUGHTER OF BENJAMIN J JARVIS DIED MAY 10th, 1876, AGED 72 YEARS.
No sin, no grief, no pain ; Safe in my happy home ; My fears all fled, my doubts all slain, My hour of triumph come.
MARGARET M. WILLIS, DAUGHTER OF BENJAMIN J JARVIS DIED NOV, 10th 1865. AGED 54 YEARS
Affliction sore long time she bore, Physicians art in vain, Till God it pleased to give her ease, And take her from her pain.
776 m The Grave of JAMES WARREN son of ELIAS & ADALINE C. BONNELL died Oct. 8, 1851 aged 8 months
77 m The Grave of ELIAS BONNELL WHO DIED Feb. 13. 1852. In his 22ª year
Not lost, blest thought, but gone be- fore,
Sr P. M. In memory of PHEBE MOREHOUSE who died Septr 27th 1824 ; in the 69th year of her age
779 Y S. M.
In memory of Samuel Morehouse who died Decr Ioth 1790. in the 51st year of his age
Like a frail leaf before the storm I fly to worlds unknown I have fulfil'd my weeks below And leave my friends to mourn
780 r S. M.
In memory of SUSANNAH, widow of Samuel Morehouse, who died Feby 3ª 1819 in the 73ª year of her age
Though in the dust I lay my head, Yet gracious God thou will not leave My flesh forever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
781 m AARON MOREHOUSE BORN JULY 5th 1785 DIED MAY 13th 1849
Jesus can make a dying bed, Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lay my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there.
782 m EMELINE WINANS Wife of WILLIAM G WARD & daughter of Benjamin Frazee Died Dec. 6th 1853 in her 31st year
Soon she followed her dear mother Whom tenderly she loved We trust they rest with Christ together In paradise above.
Also their Daughter HENRIETTA MARIA Died Dec. 22ª, 1853 in her 5th Year
The flowers you loved so well mother And want placed o'er our grave Will blossom in the spring mother Where heavenly flowers are safe
783 m IN Memory of SARAH MARIA daughter of Benjn & Susan Frazee : born August 16th 1830 died Novr gth 1831
Liv'd to wake each tender passion And delightful hopes inspire Died to try our resignation And direct our wishes higher
bers
Rest sweet babe in gentle slum Till the resurrection morn Then arise to join the numbers That its triumph shall adorn
784 m IN MEMORY OF SUSAN OGDEN wife of BENJAMIN FRAZEE Born May 14 1790 died Dec. 15 1852.
You are gone though we will not, Cannot forget you Our tears of affection fall far from your grave
You are gone but we hope once more we shall meet you
When time blends its streams with eternity's wave.
The 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 : This languishing head is at rest, Its thinking and aching are o'er : This quiet immovable breast, Is heaved by affliction no more.
785 m IN
Memory of ESTHER HUNT WIDOW OF JOSIAH HUNT who departed this life March Ist 1862 ; Aged 76 Years 10 Months and 16 Days
Our Mother Dear as thou wert and justly dear, We would not weep for thee : One thought would check the falling tear It is that thou art free.
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786 m IN Memory of JOSIAH HUNT who departed this life May 22ª 1841 ; Aged 81 Years 2 Months and 5 Days
He was in the armies of Washington through the Revolutionary War Survived many severe wounds and died as he lived a Christian and a Patriot
I'll praise my Maker with my breath And when my voice is lost in death Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs My days of praise shall ne'er be past While life and thought and being last Or immortality endures
787 r In memory of SARAH wife of Josiah Hunt : who departed this life october the 6th 1806 : Aged 33 years
SS Y In Memory of three only sons of Josiah & Sarah Hunt, JOHN D HUNT died May 13th 1802 Aged 15 Months. Jonathan D Hunt, died Octr IIth 1802. Aged 6 Years. Josiah Hunt died Feby 6th 1803 Aged 4 days,
789 r
DH in Memory of Mr Davis Hunt who died May 15th 1801 in the 82ª Year of his Age
790 m Sacred
TO THE
MEMORY OF MARGARET HAMILTON WIDOW OF JAMES B CLARK WHO DIED JANUARY 9th 1862. AGED 62 YEARS
" Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints "
Dearest Mother thou hast left us Here thy loss we deeply feel Yet tis God that hath bereft us He can still our sorrows heal. But again we hope to meet you On that bright celestial shore There with rapturous joy to greet you There we meet to part no more
791 m Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES B CLARK WHO DIED DECT 21st 1844 IN THE 47th YEAR OF HIS AGE ALSO OF MARGARET BISHOP DAUGHTER OF James B & Margaret H CLARK who died Dec' IIth 1841 ; Aged 2 Years & 4 Months
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
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792 m ELIZA VOY daughter of ROBERT & CHRISTIAN YOUNG Died Dec 13 1856 In her 55th Year Asleep in Jesus
793 m Sacred to the memory of CHRISTIAN wife of Robert Young who departed this life on the 20th of Augst 1815 in the 41st year of her age Also to the memory of JENNET VOY daughter of Robert and Christian Young. who departed this life on the 30th of May 1796 aged I year & 8 months
794 m R. Y. SACRED To the memory of ROBERT YOUNG
who departed this life August 3d 1832 ; in the 61st year of his age
"The memory of the just is blessed."
795 m IN MEMORY OF JAMES YOUNG who departed this life December 20th. 1851. Aged 33 years 4 Months & 14 days
796 m ELIZA Y. WIFE OF SEAMAN P RICHARDS DIED JAN, 29, 1867 ; AGED 27 YEARS.
797 Y In Memory of William Haviland Who died the 20th of April Anno Domini 1788 In the 43ª Year of his Age
798 1
In Memory of Isaack Son of William and Jane Haviland he Departed this Life Sept 15 1774
In Memory of Sarah Daugr of William and Jane Haviland She Departed this Life Oct 10th I774
Aged 2 Yars and 7 Months
Aged 5 Years
799 r A. H. In memory of Abigail daughtr of John & Sarah Havi land who died Novr
17th 1797 in the 33ª year of her age Why do ye mourn departing friends Or shake at deaths alarm Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call us to his arms.
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r Luke Heaviland Son of John and Sarah Heaviland was Born Jan'y 26: 1770 and Died Oct 16 1777 Sleep Lovely Child and take your Rest God Call'd you home He thought it Best
801 m IN MEMORY OF THOMAS HAVILAND DIED DEC. 25th 1825 IN THE 51st YEAR OF HIS AGE
802 r R. H. In Memory of Rhode wife of Tho- mas Haviland who died Octr 5th 1797 in the 20th year of her age-
The brightest things below the sky Give but a flattering light We should expect some danger nigh When we possess delight
803 r S. H. In Memory of SARAH widow of John Haviland who died June 26th 1812 in the 74th year of her age
Let heav'nly love prepare my soul And call her to the skies Where years of long salvation roll And glory never dies.
[Stone broken off]
804 r
Luke son of John & Sarah Haviland died May the 19th 1789. in the 8th year of his age To God's unerring will Be ev'ry wish resigned
805 Y J. H.
In Memory of Jacob son of Benjamin & Sarah Haviland died Decr 5th 1806 in the IIth year of his age
Let all that's hear behold and see This child, and wonder why That wer'e alive while he is gone Into Eternity
806 Y B. H. In memory of Mr Benjamin Haviland who deceas'd March 27th 1803 in the 50th year of his Age ---
Wife and children dont deplore A loving husband & kind father is no more No more for us will he provide We hope he'll rest at Jesus side
807 r S. H. In memory of SARAH widow of .
Benjamin Haviland who died March 7th 1826 in the 65th year of her age
So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God ROMANS XIV. 12th
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
SOS r J H In memory of JANE wife of Jotham Hand who died May 27th 1817 ;
in the 32ª year of her age
Also JANE HAVILAND, their daughter died June 6th 1817 Aged 13 days
809 m Sacred To the memory of Capt THOMAS CROWELL who died in London Decr 14 1799 in the 74th year of his age
Christian his wife departed this life June 4th 1790 in the 61st year of her age Also Agness daughter of Capt Thomas Crowell Junt and Esther his wife who departed this life July Ioth 1794 Aged 10 years 7 months and 13 days
What in others is usually the effect of Education and Habit seemed born with her. from a very Babe the utmost regularity was observable in all her actions, what ever she did was well done, and with an apparent reflection far beyond her years.
F. W. In memory of FANNY daughter of David & Joanna Woodruff who died Oct" 17th 1824 ; Aged 52 years.
Precious time is ever sliding, Brightest hours have no delay Life and time are worth improveing, Seize the moments as they fly 8
811 m IN Memory of HARRIET E. Daughter of Benjamin & Mary Ann Brown who died Augst 25th 1838 : Aged 28 Years 2 Months and 19 Days Also BENJAMIN, their son died Augst 25th 1815 Aged 9 mos. and 25 d's
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812 Y M. A. B. In memory of MARY ANN wife of Benjamin Brown ; who died Decr IIth 1832, in the 60th year of her age
Ye fleeting charms of earth farewell ! Your springs of joy are dry ; My soul now seeks another home A brighter world on high.
813 m IN Memory of BENJAMIN BROWN WHO DIED June 14th 1852, Aged 83 Years I Month & 23 Days
814 r L. B. In memory of LYDIA BROWN who died Oct" IIth 1826 ; in the 47th year of her age.
The voice of this alarming scene May ev'ry heart obey Nor be the heav'nly warning vain Which calls to watch and pray
815 r E. M.
In memory of ELIZABETH, wife of Henry Martin & daughter of Moses & Phebe Connet, who died Augst 25th 1811, in the 27th year of her age.
Stop passengers and O be wise Hope not for bliss below the skies, Here in this dark and silent bed The mother and her babes are laid ; Sweet babes, and mother short was thy stay A soul prepar'd, needs no delay.
816 Y M. C. In memory of Moses Connet, who died June 19th 1785, in the 40th year of his age.
Betsy, daughter of Moses & Phebe Connet died Augt 15th 1777, in the 4th year of her age.
817 r P. C. In Memory of PHEBE, widow of Moses Connet, who died May 2ª 1813, in the 63d year of his age
Go home my friends dry up your tears I must lie here till Christ appears, Repent in time while time you have There's no repentance in the grave.
818 m IN
Memory of MARY WIDOW OF Thomas Gorman who died Nov' 24th 1860 : In the 85th Year of her age
" Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord „,
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CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
819 m IN Memory of RHODA WIDOW OF Major Denman who died April 5th 1862 : Aged 80 Years and 9 Months
" Father I will that they also whome thou hast given me be with me where I am."
820 m IN Memory of MAJOR DENMAN WHO DIED March 22d 1851 : Aged 75 Years
" So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. . ,
821 m IN Memory of CAPT WILLIAM H DENMAN who died June 2ª 1847 Aged 44 Years
" Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it."
822 r S. M. In memory of SOPHIA daughter of Aaron & Sarah Meeker who died April 29th 1814 Aged 17 years 8 months & 21 days
Here lies a lovely pleasant flow'r Cut down in early time Death doth our fairest hopes destroy And nips our joys in prime
823 r
Zeuiah Daugh" of David & Sarah Meeker deceas'd April ye 18th 1787 In the 19th Year of her Age-
824 r Here lyes ye Body of Rebekah wife of Jona. Meeker Juni" Dec'd Jan'y ye 12 1745-6 in ye 25th year of her Age
825 r I. M. In Memory of Jonathan Meeker died June 10th 1805 In the 62ª Year of his Age
Be still and know that I am God Psalms XLVI, 10.
In Memory of Abigail C Meeker Daur. of Jonathan & Martha Meeker. died March 16th 1806. Aged 2 Months & I Day.
826 r HERE lies the Body of Mary Wife of Jonathan Meeker who departed this Life May ye 30th Anº Domini 1773 In ye 30th Year of her Age
827 r In Memory of Rachel Daur of Jonathan & Rachel Meeker. died Augst 15th 1804. Aged II Years I Month & 20 Ds.
A lovely Child & active two Is gone & bid this whorld adieu
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828 r In Memory of Polly Daur of Jonathan & Rachel Meeker died April 7th 1805. In the 19th Year of her Age. She lived deserv'd belov'd And died sincerely lamented,
829 r In
Memory of Elly Son of Jonathan & Rachel Meeker died June 7th 1797 Aged II Years IO Months & 9 Days To Gods unerring will Be every wish resin'd
830 m IN MEMORY OF JOB SAYER WHO DIED MAY 22 1843 IN THE 53. YEAR OF HIS AGE
More quickly and shorter I breath- The dew is o'er spreading my cheek I feel the approaches of death My heartstrings beginning to break
A struggle or two and tis done From earth and its anguish I fly The Palm of the conquer'or won I live by submitting to die.
831 m IN MEMORY OF MRS PHEBE MULFORD WHO DIED JUNE 30th 1857 IN THE 63ª YEAR OF HER AGE
Farewell Dear Children my life is past, My love to you while life did last : Then after me no sorrow take But love each other for my sake
832 m IN memory of MARY CRANE wife of John Crane who departed this life March 5th 1837 in the 74th year of her age
A virtuous woman, prudent and sin- cere, A tender wife and mother slumbers here : With Martha's care she still had Mary's part, The world employ'd her hands but heav'n her heart. .
833 m IN memory of JOHN CRANE who departed this life April 7th 1840 in the 80th year of his age
The year rolls round and steals away The breath that first it gave What e'er we do, where e'er we be We're trave'ling to the grave
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