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961 m IN
memory of Mrs LYDIA ROSETTE WHO DIED in the city of New York Decer 23rd 1842 In the 83rd Year of her age ·0- Tis done the debt of nature now is paid On memory's urn be my last offering laid My Mother ! here with solemn step I tread To trace thy name amongst the silent dead Up to yon Heaven where parting is unknown Thy spirit seeks eternal bliss before my Father's throne Bliss bought by the blood of his beloved son.
A sweet remembrance of the just Will flourish when they sleep in dust.
SUSAN ROSETTE daughter of LYDIA ROSETTE Died Sep. 23ª 1866 Aged 66 yrs
Her bosom was the hallowed shrine Of justice charity truth And piety with ray divine. Serenely shone in age and youth
141
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
962 r In Memory of ABRAHAM ROSETTE who died April 8th 1815 in the 35th year of his age Also two children of Abraham & Susan Rosette FRANCIS PETER died Augst 27th 1812 Aged I year & 6 months LOUISA died Octr 17th 1813 Aged 7 months
963 r J. B. In memory of JEMIMA
widow of Caleb Boylston who departed this life August 27th 1817 Aged 79 years & 10 months
There is a calm for those who weep A rest for weary pilgrims found They softly lie and sweetly sleep Low in the ground
964 ? C. B.
In memory of CALEB BOYLSTON who departed this life April 14th 1810 aged 80 years & 14 days Joyful I lay this body down And leave the lifeless clay Without a sigh, without a groan And stretch & soar away.
965 Y
J. W. B.
. In memory of John Wood son of Nathaniel & Abbey Boylston who died Decr 28 1804 aged one month & twenty eight days
S. W. B. In memory of Susan Wheeler daughter of Nathaniel & Abbey Boylston who died April 26th 1812, aged three years nine months & sixteen days
Sleep on sweet babes and take your rest In Jesus arms I hope you'r bless'd
966 r C. W. B. In memory of CALEB WHEELER son of Nathaniel
.
& Abby Boylston who died Oct IIth 1814 Aged 3 months & 29 days
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
967 Y IN Memory of
ISAAC BALL son of Nathaniel & Abbey Boylston who died Sept" 25th
1828 Aged 3 years II months & 2 days
Happy Infant, early bless'd, Rest in peaceful slumber rest, Early rescu'd from the cares Which increase with growing years
968 m NATHANIEL BOYLSTON DIED OCT™ 15th 1860 IN HIS 82D YEAR
Come to Jesus
969 m ABBY WOOD WIFE OF NATHANIEL BOYLSTON, Died Sept. Ist 1855 in her 71st year " Be ye also ready "
970 r Magdalene daughter of Moses & Ruth Winans died Febr roth 1796 aged 8 years II months & 2 days
Psal goth 12. So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom
971 m IN Memory of RUTH WINANS WIFE OF Moses Winans WHO DIED Jan 26th 1817
.
Aged 58 Years 5 Months & 20 Days
972 m IN Memory of MOSES WINANS
WHO DIED Jany 28th 1822 : Aged 69 Years 2 Months & 29 Days
973 m IN
Memory of DEBORAH
DAUGHTER OF Moses & Ruth WINANS who died April 29th 1817 : In the 34th Year of her age
974 m IN Memory of MOSES
SON OF Moses and Ruth WINANS who died April 30th 1823 In the 35th Year of his age
975 m IN
Memory of MARGARET WIFE OF John Wood WHO DIED Feb. 3ª 1826 : Aged 75 Years I Month & 6 Days
143
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
976 m [Broken stone] IN Memory of
ELIZABETH WINANS WHO DIED Jan. 8th 1840 : Aged 80 Years 5 Months & 5 Days
977 m IN
Memory of ISAAC WINANS WHO DIED May 20th 1846 Aged 66 Years 4 Months & 14 Days
My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpets joyful sound Then burst the chains with sweet sur- prise And in my Saviours image rise
978 m IN Memory of SUSANNA WINANS WHO DIED Nov 27th 1846 : Aged 89 Years -0-
The victory now is obtained She's gone her dear Saviour to see Her wishes she fully has gain'd She's now where she longed to be
979 m IN
Memory of MALINE son of Jonas W. & Sarah Winans who died Jany 12. 1845.
Aged II Years Io Months & 28 Days
The dead are like the stars by day Withdrawn from mortal eye But not extinct they point the way In glory through the sky.
980 r [Inscription all gone]
981 r
J. R. In memory of John Richards. who died Oct" I 1799 in the XXII Year of his age
982 r HERE lies the Body of Joseph Conkling who departed this Life Febry ye 24th Anº Domini 1779. In the fiftieth Year of his Age ----
The Grave in Silence teach More than Divine can preach
983 r M. C. In memory of Mary widow of Joseph Conklin who died Feby the 7th 1805. in the 72ª year of her age
Death is the debt to mortals due I have paid that debt & so must you.
984 r [Broken off and inscription gone]
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
985 m MOTHER IN memory of ANN. B. wife of STEPHEN PIERSON DIED September 6th 1876. In the 78 Year of her age
Trust in Christ
986 m FATHER IN memory of STEPHEN PIERSON FOR 40 YEARS SEXTON OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DIED June 18th 1876, In the 75 Year of his age
" Let God's will be done."
987 m STEPHEN EDWIN Son of STEPHEN & ANN B PIERSON, DIED Apr. 7th 1867 In the 37 year of his age
988 r IN Memory of SUSAN WHITEWR- -IGHT, daughter of Stephen & Ann B Pierson born August 15th 1828 died February 8th 1831
989 r IN memory of ALBERT RILEY son of Stephen & Ann B Pierson born August 16th 1826 · died August 9th 1827
990 r W. R. J. In memory of WILLIAM R JONES who departed this life Decr 27th 1825 ; in the 56th year of his age
991 r P. J.
In memory of PHEBE wife of William R Jones : who departed this life Novr 30th 1834 Aged 63 years
992 m S. W. In memory of Susannah wife of William Whitewright who departed this life on the 14th Augst 1828 in the 36th year of her age
Also of their two infant Children James died Octr 1816 age1 10 weeks John died Augst 1828 aged 7 weeks
145
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
993 m IN Memory of JAMES F MEEKER WHO DIED OCT" 12th 1854 AGED 62 YEARS
HE WAS FOR 31 YEARS AN ELDER OF THIS CHURCH, AND PROMINENT IN ADVANCING HER WELFARE.
"AND THE FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IS SOWN IN PEACE OF THEM THAT MAKE PEACE."
994 m REBECCA C MEEKER WIDOW OF JAMES F. MEEKER Died August 15th, 1872 Aged 76 Years
995 m S. E. M. SACRED
To the memory of SARAH E daughter of James F. & Rebecca C. Meeker ; who died on the eve of her birth day July 14th 1827 Aged 7 years
"Jesus said suffer little children to come unto me."
Beloved child, to Jesus go Yet o'er thy Tomb our tears shall flow We would love Jesus too and trust That when our frames return to dust On wings of love our souls may rise And meet thy spirit in the skies
996 m JOHN T HALSEY SON OF
James R Meeker and Anna H. his wife, died April 22ª 1851 ; Aged 3 Years & 10 Days
The One in Heaven
997 m ANNA HALSEY WIFE OF JAMES R MEEKER died March 30th 1863, Aged 40 Years
There is rest for the weary
998 m JAMES R MEEKER DIED January Ioth 1865 Aged 47 Years " It is well "
999 m MATILDA GRISWOLD widow of JAMES G NUTTMAN DIED DEC. 7th 1885 Aged 72 years
In thy presence is fullness of joy.
1000 m JAMES G. NUTTMAN For 17 years an Elder of this church DIED MAY 27th 1869, Aged 58 years
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God
1001 m
Lavinia Matilda
Children of J. G. & M. G. Nuttman
Lavinia died Feb 10th 1848 aged 2 years & 3 months
Matilda
died Sept 23ª 1841 aged 6 months & 3 days
146
INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1002 m IN
Memory of OLIVER NUTTMAN, a Ruling Elder of this Church, and a Magistrate of this County ; WHO DIED JANUARY 27th 1833, AGED 44 YEARS
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
1003 m IN
Memory of A W NUTTMAN WIDOW OF OLIVER NUTTMAN WHO DIED FEB Ist 1858, IN THE 68th YEAR OF HER AGE
" Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
1004 m IN memory of OLIVER CRAIG SON OF OLIVER & A W NUTTMAN WHO WAS drowned JULY 20th 1835, AGED 16 YEARS Also of his Brother
JOHN MCDOWELL WHO DIED Nov 8th 1817 AGED 2 YEARS & 6 MONTHS
1005 m IN memory of JANE GREEN Daughter of
Selah S and Cornelia WOODHULL who died September 5th 1840 Aged 22 Years
" The less of this cold world, the more of heaven The briefer life, the earlier immortal- ity."
1006 m IN Memory of CORNELIA Widow of the late Selah Strong Woodhull, D.D. WHO DIED January 3ª 1841 ; Aged 53 Years
" Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."
1007 m IN Memory of ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF OLIVER & A. W. NUTTMAN who died May 16th, 1853, aged 23 years
" Our days are as a shadow."
1008 m IN
Memory of SARAH DAUGHTER OF OLIVER & A W NUTTMAN who died May .30th 1854, aged 29 years
" There is rest in Heaven."
147
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1009 r W. B. H. In memory of WILLIAM B HIGGINS
who died Nov 17th 1827 in the 66th year of his age
1010 r
Here lyes ye Body of Gershom Higgins Decd Augt ye 25th 1729 in ye 6 year of his Age
Here lyes ye Body of Nathaniel Higgins Decd Sept ye Ist 1729
in ye 2 year of his Age
Ye Children of Gershom Higgins
1011 r In memory of Wm Higgins son of Robt & Hannah Gibbons who died Feb. 5. 1798 aged 2 Mon® & 10 days. Also Ann his sister who died Jan. 9 1800 aged 4 months & 15 days.
1012 r IN MEMORY of Elizabeth the wife of Nathaniel Higgins who died Jan" 31st 1784 in the 43ª Year of her Age
1013 m IN MEMORY OF FANNY WIDOW OF LUKE H HIGGINS WHO DIED OCT. 26th 1849 AGED 68 YEARS II MO & 26 DAYS
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
Mother peace to thy spirit Tis all thy children cry And when they leave this terrestrial world May dwell with thee on high.
1014 m IN MEMORY OF LUKE H HIGGINS WHO DIED SEPT. 27, 1822 AGED 53 YEARS 4 MO & 21 DAYS
Wife and children may deplore The Husband, Father, is no more His frugal hands no more provide We trust he rests at Jesus side
NATHANIEL SON OF LUKE H, AND FANNY HIGGINS DIED AUG 17 1805 AGED 5 WEEKS
148
INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1015 m IN MEMORY OF LUKE T HIGGINS WHO DIED FEB 28. 1818 AGED 25 YEARS I MO & 4 DAYS
Friends nor Physicians could not save His Mortal body from the grave Nor can the grave confine him here When Christ shall call him to appear
1016 Y S. B.
Sarah Butler daughter of John & Susannah Higgins died septr 19th 1801 in the IV year of her age Sleep dear child till Christ Shall bid the rise, with wings . of Glory to the skies.
1017 m
His word was a lamp to their feet And a light unto their path
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS JOHN HIGGINS WHO DIED IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 29th 1848 ; AGED 77 YEARS
SUSAN HATFIELD
HIS WIFE DIED July 18th 1838 AGED 62 YEARS & II MONTHS
Sweet be thy sleep dear Father and Mother
Until the morning of the Resurrection For Christ hath given a glorious hope To meet them mid the blest ; Where parting tear was never shed And where the weary rest's
1018 m GOD GAVE HE TOOK HE WILL RESTORE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE S. KETTLEWELL WHO DIED
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
DECEMBER 26th 1845 :
AGED 32 YEARS & 4 MONTHS Also to the memory of SARAH W KETTLEWELL DAUGHTER OF GEORGE & ABBY KETTLEWELL WHO DIED IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK APRIL 29th 1846. AGED 5 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
Gentle spirit sweet be thy rest Peaceful sleeping on thy Fathers breast This changeful world twill thus be ever Earth hath no ties too dear for death to sever. How happy thus to sink to rest So early numbered with the blest A revelation to us so sweetly given To meet thy Father and thee in Heaven
149
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1019 m THE GRAVE OF JOSEPH LATHAM, who departed this life November 29th 1848 ; Aged 29 Years 6 Months and 13 Days Mother, Sister, Friend, I am not lost but gone before.
1020 m T. L. THE GRAVE of THOMAS LATHAM who departed this life January 17th 1829, in the 36th year of his age Also of ISAAC MORSE Son of Thomas & Joanna Latham : who departed this life March 7th 1837. in the 21st year of his age
1021 m IN MEMORY of
JOANNA BROWN Daughter of Isaac & Amy Morse Died Feby 14 1873 Aged 74 Yrs. 7 Mo. 13 Days
1022 m [Small Monument] [On East side] OUR
EDDY
EDWARD M SON OF GEORGE & MARY F WHITEFIELD
IO
[On West side] DIED AUG. 8. 1852. AGED I YEAR 6 MONTHS & 5 DAYS
1023 m JAMES WADE DIED July 10th 1838 In the 65th Year of his age ALSO NANCY WIDOW OF James Wade died Augst 27th 1851 In the 72ª Year of her age
"In the midst of life we are in death."
1024 r
In memory of JOSEPH M son of James and Nancy Wade who departed this life Sept™ 28th 1803 aged I year 10 months and 6 days
1025 m N. S. M. In memory of Nathan Stewart son of John T and Margaret Marsh, who died April 24th 1813 Aged 7 months & 14 days
1026 r Elizabeth Morse born March 23ª 1787, died August 18t 1792 aged 5 yrs, 4 mo, 8 d8,
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1027 r Mrs Phebe Wife of Ephraim Terril departed this Life June ye 24th A D 1762 In the 43ª Year of her age ---
[The word Capt (before Ephraim) has been cut out as above]
1028 m [Horizontal tomb 2 feet high] THE GRAVE OF DOCT ISAAC MORSE FOR MORE THAN FORTY YEARS A RESPECTABLE PHYSICIAN
. OF THIS TOWN WHO DIED JULY 23d 1825 IN THE 67th YEAR OF HIS AGE
-- 0 --
ALSO OF AMY MORSE WIDOW OF DOCT. ISAAC MORSE : WHO DIED APRIL 17th 1832 IN THE 73ª YEAR of her Age.
MARY JAQUIS Daughter of Thomas & Joanna Latham died Augst 16th 1826 Aged 2 years I month & 8 days
1029 m IN
memory of ELIZABETH daughter of John and Catharine Ballard & relict of Isaac Watson who deceased Oct, 5th 1828 in the 75th year of her age,
1030 m [Horizontal tomb 2 feet high]
SACRED To the memory of Jeremiah Ballard Esq' who died Sept' 4th 1825 aged 75 years
Mayor of the Borough A Pillar in the Church A Captain in the Revolutionary Army And for more than thirty years A Magistrate of the County A Christian & a Patriot He sustained his various relations with great fidelity to the honor of religion and the advantage of his country
He was a good man
Also to the memory of MARY
daughter of James & Jemima Arnett relict of Caleb Crane and wife of Jeremiah Ballard Esq who died in the faith and hope of the gospel Decr 3rd 1822 aged 79 years
" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
1031 r N. C. In memory of NATHANIEL CRANE, who died Augst 318t 1825 in the 63d year of his age
Also Henry, his son died Sept 19th 1813, in the Ioth year of his age
151
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1032 r S. C. In memory of SARAH wife of Nathaniel Crane ; who died May 17th 1832, in the 64th year of her age -0- " For I recon that the suff- -erings of this present time are not worthy to be compa- -red with the glory which shall be revealed in us." The Text.
1033 m OBADIAH MEEKER CRANE. OF Sumpter, S. C. Died Nov. 17, 1881, In the 68, Year of his age
1034 ~ M. P. C. In memory of Moses P Crane son of Jacob & Jennet Crane, who died Decr 28th 1826, in the 23d year of his age.
When blooming youth is snatched away By death's resistless hand, Our hearts the mournful tribute pay Which pity must demand.
The voice of this alarming scene May ev'ry heart obey,
1035 m IN
MEMORY OF MY MOTHER WIDOW OF JACOB CRANE 3rd WHO DIED Novr 6th 1831,
IN THE 32ª YEAR OF HER AGE
Rest from thy labours Mother dear Only thy mouldering dust lies here : The immortal past hath wing'd its way, From Earth, to realms of Endless Day.
1036 r J. C. In memory of JACOB CRANE 3d who died Feby 14th, 1826; in the 45th 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
1037 r J. C. In memory of JENNET wife of Jacob Crane 3d who died Augst 21st, 1824 : in the 40th year of her age
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.
1038 r O. C.
In memory of three children of Jacob & Jennet Crane ; OBEDIAH, died Sept" 28th 1805 ; aged 7 months. OBEDIAH, died July 10th. 18II : aged 4 years & 7 months OBEDIAH, died Augst roth 1812 ; aged 28 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.
152
INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1039 r J. C. In memory of JACOB CRANE who died June TIth 1817 ; in the 69th 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.
1040 r P. C.
In memory of Phebe Wife of Jacob Crane, who departed this life July 23ª 1806 in the 58th Year of her Age
A wife most kind a parent dear ; Of Christ & poor a friend sincere
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. Heb. IV. 9th
1041 r M. C. In Memory of Mary Wife of Nathaniel Crane who departed this life Sepr 12th 1793 In the 28th Year of her Age
Elihu their Son died Sepr 12th 1793 In the 5th Year of his Age
1042 r
Here lieth ye Body of Damaris Wife of Natha1. Crane, who died Oct ye 9th AD. 1745 In ye 6Ist Year of her Age
1043 Y
HERE lieth ye Body of Nathaniel Crane who deceas'd Januay ye 13th Anno Dom: 1755. In the 75th Year of his Age
. 1044 r In Memory of Mary ye wife of Caleb Crane who Departed this Life April ye 2 1758 in ye 36th year of her Age
1045 r Here lies the Body of Elizabeth, Wife of Caleb Crane - who died March ye 20th 1772 in ye 47th Year of her Age
1046 ? Here lies the Body of Caleb Crane who died Decer ye 19th A.D. 1773 in the 58th Year of his Age-
1047 r Here lies ye Body of Caleb Crane Jur who departed this Life April the 9th Anno Domini 1777 In the XXXVIII Year of his Age-
1048 r N. C. In Memory of Nehemiah Crane who departed this life April 14th 1777 In the 34th Year of his Age
153
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1049 r In memory of ABIGAIL wife of Amos Clark, who departed this life March 29th 1827, in the 67th year of her age
How much beloved it matters not, Cold death is sure the common lot ; Be wise to day to Jesus fly He'll give you rest above the sky To morrow it may be too late ! For death may end your mortal state.
1050 ? A. C.
In memory of Amos Clark who died March 31st 1791, in the 35th year of his age
Dear partner of my life, And children who I love ; Remember dying strife, Which you have got to prove.
1051 ? HERE lies ye Body of Rebekah wife of Henry Garthwait who died Novr ye Ist Anno Domini 1773 In the LXXIII Year of her Age ---
1052 r Here lies interr'd the Body of James Crane who depart- -ed this Life Septr the 2ª A * D 1777 In the 65th Year of his Age ---
1053 r S. C. In memory of Sarah wife of James Crane who died March 2Ist 1805 in the 6Ist year of her Age.
1054 r J. C. In memory of JAMES CRANE who died Oct" 17th 1819 in the Both year of his age
1055 r S. C. In memory of SARAH CRANE who died March 4th 1825 in the 49th year of her age -0-
Our life is ever on the wing And death is ever nigh The moment when our lives begin We all begin to die.
1056 r R. C. In memory of RACHEL CRANE who died March 27th 1825 in the 57th year of her age - -0-
Attend dear friends 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.
I54
INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1057 r P. C. In memory of PHEBE wife of Stephen Crane who died April 29th 1829, in the 46th year of her age
1058 r S C In memory of STEPHEN CRANE, who died Feby 14th 1846, in the 65th year of his age
1059 m IN
Memory of JEREMIAH CRANE WHO DIED April 12th 1842, In the 71st Year of his age
How still and peaceful is the grave, Where lifes vain tumult past ; The appointed house by heaven's de- cree Receive us all at last
1060 m IN memory of MARGARET wife of Jeremiah Crane WHO DIED July 3rd 1825, In the 4tst Year of her age.
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. Heb. 4 c. 9 v.
1061 r
A. C. In memory of ANN CRANE who died Novr 6th 1828, in the 64th year of her age
1062 m IN memory of JEREMIAH G. CRANE WHO DIED June 25th 1837, In the 23rd Year of his age ALSO ROBERT M CRANE WHO DIED Dec. 31st 1840 In the 25th Year of his age
1063 r
In memory of Jen- -net, daughter of John and Jennet Taylor She died Augt the 29th 1792, aged 5 years and 25 days
1064 ? In memory of Ra- -chel daughter of * · John and Jennet Taylor. She died decr ye 6th 1790 Ag ed 5 years and 3 Months.
1065 m IN memory of ELIZABETH H WIFE OF James Erwin
155
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
who died Feby 7th 1851 ; Aged 39 years 5 months and 3 days
1066 Y IN Memory of LYDIA MORRELL daughter of Benjamin W. & Elizabeth Tucker who died Oct' II 1824 Aged II months & 24 days
1067 ? J. T. H. In memory of Jason T. son of Mars & Mary Hart died July 14 18II aged 2 months All Heaven received him With immortal love And sung he's welcome To the courts above
1068 r In Memory of John Potter who Departed this Life Sepr 12: 1780 In the 75 Year of his Age
1069 r B. W. I79I
1070 r IN Memory of Mrs CATHARINE Chapman Daughter of
Mrs Lydia Rosette who died in New York Jany 27th 1843. in the 56th year of her age
No pain nor grief invade thy bounds O Grave. No mortal woes Can reach the peaceful Sleeper here While Angels watch the soft repose
There is Rest for thee in Heaven my Sister
S. Rosette
1071 m Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
IN memory of FURMAN ROSETTE of Delaware Ohio who died in New York of Consumption May 29th 1849 In the 24th Year of his age
Of modest Deportment, stainless pur- -ity of Life, and Character. refined manners, and Cultivated Intellect, He lived without reproach, and died lamented when best known.
1072 m C. J. C. SACRED To the memory of CALEB J CONKLIN who departed this life June 3rd 1826 ; Aged 37 years 3 months and 8 days
Hark from the tombs a doleful sound My ears attend the cry, Ye living men come view the ground Where you must shortly lie
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1073 m IN Memory of JOHN CONKLIN who departed this life Oct 20th 1843 in the 85th year of his age
" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
1074 m IN memory of JERUSHA wife of John Conklin who departed this life Novr 12th 1824 in the 62ª year of her age
Farewell, no more I tread your ground No more I need the Gospels sound My feet have reached the heaven'ly shore I know no imperfection more.
1075 m IN Memory of JOHN CONKLIN Jun who departed this life Nov 2nd 1838 Aged 49 Years. Let friends no more my sufferings mourn Nor view my relicks with concern O cease to drop the pitying tear I've passed beyond the reach of fear
1076 m IN Memory of CATHARINE H daughter of John Jun" & Abigail Conklin
who departed this life Nov 2ª 1849 Aged 21 Years 8 Months and 22 Days
She said her trust was in the Saviour
1077 m IN Memory of ABIGAIL WIDOW OF JOHN CONKLIN JUNE . who departed this life March 20th 1854 Aged 52 Years 9 Months and 22 Days
Thou'rt gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee Though sorrows and darkness encom- pass the tomb The Saviour has passed through the portal before thee And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom
1078 m IN Memory of HANNAH DAUGHTER OF John and Jerusha Conklin who died Augst 5th 1855 Aged 57 Years
" O death where is thy sting. O grave where is thy victory."
1079 m CATHARINE CONKLIN BORN MAY 31 1791 DIED MAY 16 1872
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all Ps 34-19
157
CHURCH YARD, ELIZABETH, N. J.
1080 m J. C. SACRED to the memory of JAMES CONKLIN who departed this life October 2Ist 1833 ; aged 41 years 7 months. and 15 days
When my Saviour call's me home Still this my cry shall be ; Hinder me not come welcome death I'll gladly go with thee.
1081 r M. J. In memory of MARY wife of Moses Johnson who departed this life Oct 14th 1815 in the 49th year of her age
1082 m [Horizontal, 2 feet high] SACRED to the memory of CHARLOTTE HALSEY wife of Isaac T Ludlam of the City of New York who died 29th Jan 1825 aged 20 years 7 months & 19 days ALSO of her Infant son STEPHEN who died 24th Jan 1825 aged 2 months & 16 days
1083 m M. H. In memory of MARY wife of Isaac Halsey who
departed this life Decr 21st 1823 in the 59th year of her age
But do not weep or grieve for me. You know I must go home : I was upon a visit here, And now I must return.
1084 r In Memory of ELIZABETH Wife of Wm Clark who departed this life January 11th 1813 in the 70th Year of her age
1085 r HERE lies the Body of Mr Abraham Tucker who departed this life Oct" the 30th 1792 in the 61st Year of his Age
My friends that live to mourn & weep To see the grave wherein I sleep Remember well that you must die And be en'tombed as well as I.
1086 r C. T.
Charles son of Lewis & Elizabeth Tooker died April 9th 1793 in the 4th year of his age
1087 r J. W. T. In memory of Jonathan Wade Son of Lewis & Eliza
: beth Tuker, who died July 7th 1805 aged 14 days
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INSCRIPTIONS IN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
1088 r L. T. Lewis 2ª son of Lewis & Elizabeth Tooker, died Sept™ 16 1803 aged 6 months & 16 days
1099 Y L. T.
Lewis son of Lewis & Elizabeth Tooker died Augst 24th 1800 in the 2ª year of his age
1090 r S. B Susannah Brant daughter of Lewis & Elizabeth Tooker died aug 17th 1800 in the 5 year of her age
1091 r C. T. Charles 3ª son of Lewis & Elizabeth Tooker, died augt : [date gone] 1798 aged 28 days
1092 r C. T. Charles 2ª son of Lewis & Elizabeth Tooker. died dec" 21 1795 aged 2 months & 20 days
1093 r P. C. Phebe Clark daugh'r of Lewis & Elizabeth Tooker. died oct™ 6 1788 aged 10 days
1094 r
In memory of Charles Tucker who departed this life Sepr the 27th 1791 in ye 6Ist year of his age
1095 r
In memory of Phebe wife of Charles Tuck er who departed this life Augst y8 26th 1791 in the 59th year of her age
1096 r S. T.
In memory of Sarah widow of Wessel Tucker, who died Augst 30 1808 in the 61st year of her age
Prest by the hand of sore disease In pain I wandered on Till God my Saviour armed with love In mercy call'd me home
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