Old Town Burying Ground, Newburgh, New York, Middle North Section

Extracted From A Record of the Inscriptions in the Old Town Burying Ground of Newburgh, N.Y., Historical Society of Newburgh Bay & the Highlands, 1898

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• 1. I. H. S. In memory of William, son of John & Ann HENDERSON, d. Ju 27, 1851, A* 13 mos, 19 dys
  
  
• 2. The grave of Mary Eliza, daughter of Joseph P. & Maria GIDNEY, who diedeparted this life Jan 3, 1832, AE 11 mos, 6 dys ~
  Happy babe, thy griefs are ended, ~ All thy suffering now are o'er
  
  
• 3. The grave of Joseph GIDNEY, who died Oct 20, 1857, aged 40 yrs, 6 mos, 10 dys
  
  
• 4. In memory of Maria Smith, wife of Joseph P. GIDNEY, d. Mar 6, 1874, A* 78 yrs. ~
  Blessed are the dead who die in the lord
  
  
• 5. In memory of William S., son of Joseph P, & Maria GIDNEY, b. Jan 4, 1828, d. Oct 4, 1857
  
  
• 6. In memory of John MANDEVILLE, who died Dec 19, 1855, aged 85 yrs, 4 mos, 16 dys
  
  
• 7. Here lies the Remains of Elizabeth MANDEVILLE, wife of John MANDEVILLE, who died May 17, 1839, in the 77th year of her age ~
  She had the part of worldy care, ~ When she was living as you are, ~ But God from it hath set her free, ~ As she is now, so you must be.
  
  
• 8. The grave of Abigail, wife of Daniel SMITH, who diedeparted this life Aug 8, 1832, in the 68th year of her age ~
  In the circle of her family and friends, her worth was invalued. She was their heart's consellor and their valued guide. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again. Even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.
  
  
• 9. The grave of Daniel SMITH, who diedeparted this life Jun 16th, 1840, in the 79th year of his age
  
  
• 10. Margaret E.. wife of William LITTLE, d. Aug 21, 1880, aged 47 yrs, 1 mo, 22 dys. ~
  Rest for the toiling hand, ~ Rest for the anxious brow, ~ Rest for the weary wayworn feet, ~ Rest from all labor now
  
  
• 11. Mary G. Gidney, wife of David STARR, d. Jan 9, 1863, aged 76 yrs, 3 mos, 28 dys
  
  
• 12. Christana ERNEST, d. Jun 17, 1857
  
  
• 13, Viva-May, Infant daughter of Geo. J. & Elizabeth P. RHOROBIN, d. Jul 5, 1889
  
  
• 14. Joseph W., son of Joseph T. & ELizabeth PRYOR, d. Aug 1858, AE 1 yr, 1 mo, 25 dys.
  
  
• 15. The grave of George W., infant son Benjamin B. & Keturah GARDNER, who died Aug 19th ,1832, AE 6 mos
  Died, 8 Apr 1833, Sintha, daughter of Benjamin B. & Keturah GARDNER, who died Aug 29th 1832, AE 6 mmos
  
  
• 16. Died, 8 Apr 1833, Sintha, daughter of Benjamin B. & Keturah GARDNER, AE 3 yrs
  
  
• 17. In memory of Louisa, daughter ofBenjamin B. & Keturah GARDNER, d. Apr 15, 1840, AE 5 yrs. 7 mos
  
  
• 18. Stone without inscription
  
  
• 19. Hugh McC, son of Jos. T. & ELizabeth PRYOR, b. Oc t31, 1860, d. Dec 27, 1889
  
  
• 20. The grave of Mary Ann, daughter of James & Abigail WOOLSEY, who died Apr 12, 1835, aged 27 yrs, 7 mos,14 dys. Also James, their son, who died Sep 1, 1821, aged 2 weeks, & 5 days. ~
  The sweet remembrance of the just, ~ Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
  
  
• 21. Slab without inscription
  
  
• 22. Slab without inscription
  
  
• 23. James Q. SIMMS, d. Aug 16, 1841, aged 1 yr, 7 mos, 16 dys
  
  
• 24. James R. SIMMS, d. Feb 12, 1844, aged 6 mos, 1 day
  
  
• 25. In memory of Agnes Quail, wife of Matthew SIMMS, who died Jan 2, 1851, in the 45 year of her age
  
  
• 26. In memory of David, son of Robert & Margaret CLIDE, who died Jul 6, 1841
  
  
• 27. John J., son of Robert & Margaret CLYDE, b. Jan 28, 1848, d. Aug 1, 1858 ~
  He's gone to take his place above, ~ Where Christ his Saviour reigns, ~ Where angels praise eternal love, ~ In everlasting strains
  
  
• 28. In memory of David CLYDE, who died Jun 14, 1847, aged 66 yrs
  
  
• 29. [East] John QUAID, d. Jul 18, 1869, aged 66 yrs, also, his wife, Mary QUAID, d. mar 2, 1884, aged 64 yrs [16]
  
  
• 31. James QUAID, d. Sep 27, 1865, aged 60 yrs. A native of Manister Co., Limerick, Ireland.
  
  
• 32. In memory of Daniel QUAID, who died Feb 6, 1842, aged 70 yrs. A native of Manister Co., Limerick, Ireland
  
  
• 33. The grave of Hannah Maria, daughter of Whitehead & Julia HALSTEAD, who died Nov 9, 1833, aged 18 yrs, 1 mos, 18 dys. ~
  In vain affection's tender care, ~ To ward the fatal blow, ~ Death had his charge and could not spare ~ And laid our fond hopes low
  
  
• 34. The grave of Mary Elizabeth Halstead, wife of Charles S. SLAUSON, b. May 22, 18176, d. Aug 1, 1846
  
  
• 35. [East] Charles HALSTEAD, d. Mar 28, 1884, aged 66 yrs, 5 mos.
  [North] S. Henry HALSTEAD, b. Aug 25, 1840, d. Jan 6, 1894
  
  
• 36. [East] Elijah L. WOOLSEY, d. Feb 25, 1867, aged 66 yrs, 6 mos, 15 dys ~
  The memory of the just is blessed ~
  Phebe Crawford, wife of E. L. WOOLSEY, d. May 3, 1833, aged 79 yrs, 7 mos. ~
  I have kept the faith
  [North] Mary E. WOOLSEY, d. Jan 11, 1846, aged 20 yrs, 11 mos, 8 dys ~
  Her last words, "I see my Savious coming to receive my spirit. I'll point to they redeeming blod and say, behold the way to God. Now I'll take a sweet, sweet sleep."
  [West] Nathaniel WOOLSEY, d. May 14, 1853, aged 18 yrs, 8 mos, 2 dys ~
  Sown in weakness, Raised in power
  Charles E. WOOLSEY, d. Jan 1, 1841, aged 1 yr, 2 mos, 13 dys. Hary Eugene FULLER, d. Aug 4, 1859, aged 3 yrs, 7 mos. ~
  Suffer little children to come unto me
  [South] Rachel Maggie, wife of E. W. COZZENS, d. Oct 12, 1881, aged 54 yrs, 5 mos.
  Angela, daughter of Elijah L. & Phebe WOOLSEY & wife of W. H. WOOD, d. Feb 2, 1882, aged 37 yrs [17] ~
  The pure of heart shall see God
  
  
• 37. Safe. Maggie, wife of E. W. COZZENS, b. May 13, 1827, d. Oct 12, 1881
  
  
• 38. In memory of Mary E., daughter of Elijah L., & Phebe WOOLSEY, who died Jan 11, 1846, aged 20 yrs, 11 mos, 12 dys ~
  Blessed are the dead who die in the lord; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them
  
  
• 39. Died, 7 Jun 1822, Gersh'm HALSTEAD, aged 73 yrs. ~
  Behold and see, you who pass by, As you are now so once was I; As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me.
  Also his wife Mary, who died Apr 18, 1839, aged 86 yrs ~
  Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
  
  
• 40. Died 18 Feb 1827, Asa HALSTEAD, aged 32 yrs, 7 mos, 6 dys ~
  The hour of my departure's come, ~ I hear the voice that calls me home. ~ Now, O, my God, let trouble cease, ~ Now let thy servant die in peace. ~ I leave the world without a tear, ~ Save for the friends I hold so dear. ~ To heal their sorrows, Lord descend, ~ And to the friendless prove a friend.
  Also Asa, his son, d. Sep 7, 1827, AE 5 yrs, 10 mos, 18 dys
  
  
• 41. Abigail, wife of Capt. Asa HALSTEAD, d. Jul 1, 1874 in her 75th year
  
  
• 42. Henrietta, Youngest daughter of Capt. Asa & Abigail HALSTEAD, d. Dec 2, 1871
  
  
• 43. Nancy HILTON, d. Oct 23, 1875, in the 85th year of her age
  [South] Robert HILTON, d. Dec 22, 1861, aged 79 yrs.
  [North] Robert, son of Robert & Nancy HILTON, d. Aug 13, 1863, in the 34 year of his age
  
  
• 44. Little Robert. In memory of Robert son of James & Isabella HILTON, wh died Sep 29, 1849, aged 2 yrs, 6 mos, 7 dys. ~
  As the sweet flower that scents the morn, ~ But withers in the rising day, ~ Thus lovely was this infant's dawn, ~ Thus swiftly fled his life away.
  
  
• 45. [East ] Elizabeth HILTON, b. Jul 30, 1824; d. Sep 20, 1853.
  [South] Nancy HILTON, b. Nov 5, 1817, d. Sep 21, 1849
  
  
• 46. In memory of Mary E. Crissey, wife of Henry CARLTON, Jr., who died Dec 4, 1859, in the 30th year of her age
  
  
• 47. Charlotte SUTHERLAND, d. Apr 30, 1875, aged 57 yrs, 8 mos, 6 dys
  
  
• 48. Martha SUTHERLAND, d. Nov 7, 1872, aged 84 yrs, 4 mos, 26 dys
  
  
• 49. Henry A., son of J. J. & Louisa TARBELL, d. Aug 18, 1879, AE 8 mos, 19 dys
  
  
• 50. M. E. A plain stone
  
  
• 51. In memory of Sarah Ann, daughter of George & Elinor MELLINGTON, d. Feb 6, 1849, aged 2 yrs, 3 mos. ~
  Sweet as the flower that scents the morn, ~ But withers in the rising day, ~ Thus lovely was her infant's dawn, ~ Thus swiftly fled her life away.
  
  
• 52. In memory of Emma POWELL, b. Mar 19, 1790, d. Jun 18, 1845
  
  
• 53. In memory of Mary, wife of Samuel MARTIN, who died Aug 24, 1846, AE 42 yrs. James MARTIN, d. Jul 9, 1852, aged 12 yrs, 9 mos
  
  
• 54. In memory of Martha, wife of Walter SIMONSON, d. Sep 16, 1853, aged 41 yrs
  
  
• 55. William BROWN, d. May 20, 1864, aged 80 yrs, 8 dys
  
  
• 56. Mary, wife of William BROWN, d. Oct 30, 1863, aged 72 yrs
  
  
• 57. In memory of P. H. McGRATH, who diedeparted this life Dec 19, 1846, aged 61 yrs, 5 mos, 15 dys
  
  
• 58. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Stephen WOOLSEY, who died Apr 30, 1848, in the 79 year of her age ~
  She embraced piety in her youth, and forsook it not in old age
  
  
• 59. In memory of Stephen WOOLSEY, who died Sep 4, 1846, in the 79th year of his age ~
  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church more than 50 years.
  
  
• 60. George D. son of George D. & Timnie WOOLSEY, d. Mar 5, 1859, AE 1 yr, 5 mos, 8 dys.
  ~ Suffer such to come to me ~ Of heaven's own Kingdom such as thee ~ Consists: None enter there, he spake, ~ But such as do thy likeness take.
  
  
• 61. Charles C., son of George D. & Timnie WOOLSEY, d. Aug 8, 1871, aged 13 yrs, 10 mos, 8 dys ~
  Parents, Sisters, strive to meet him ~ In that happy place above; ~ Yonder is no pain or sorrow, ~ Nothing there but joy and love.
  
  
• 62. William HAXBY, d. Sep 5, 1835, in the 42d year of his age. Mary, wife of William HAXBY, d. Aug 1, 1849, in the 53 year of her age. Elizabeth, infant daughter of William & Mary HAXBY, d. Aug 27, 1835, aged 11 mos.
  
  
• 63. Francis HAXBY, b. Dec 12, 1827, d. Apr 4, 1854
  
  
• 64. John HAXBY, d. Sep 26, 1850, aged 27 yrs, 1 mo
  
  
• 65. In memory of William KNOWLES, who died Jul 30, 1850, aged 39 yrs ~
  He too is gone, a father dear; ~ Scarce four short years had fled, ~ Ere father, mother, children three, ~ Were number with the dead; ~ O, may we meet again ~ On heaven's eternal shore, ~ Where pain and parting never com, ~ And death is feared no more
  
  
• 66. In memory of Sarah Ann, daughter of William & Elizabeth KNOWLES, d. Nov 14, 1846, aged 8 yrs, 6 mos. Also William H., their son, d. Nov 27, 1846, aged 3 yrs, 3 mos. ~
  Suffer little children to come unto me. and forbid them not
  
  
• 67. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of William KNOWLES, who died Sep 7, 1846, aged 34 yrs. Also of Joseph R., their son, d. Sep 13, 1846, aged 3 weeks ~
  O, in this mournful hour 'tis sweet ~ To think that we again shall meet. ~ Where Death's cold hand no more shall part, ~ No sad adieu shall rend the heart; ~ No sickness blast the blossom fair, ~ No fell destroyer enter there
  
  
• 68. In memory of Simon Johnson, son of Henry B. & Eleanor MYER, who died [rest illegible] [19]
  
  
• 69. In memory of John Gilbert, son of Henry B. & Eleanor MYER, who died 31 Mar 1828, AE 1 yr, 9 mos, 18 dys
  
  
• 70. Died, 11 Jan 1830, Henry B., son of Henry B. & Eleanor MYER, AE 6 yrs, 4 mos, 7 dys. Also 20 Aug 1831, their daughter Cornelia Eleanor
  
  
• 71. In memory of Mary S., daughter of Henry B. & Eleanor MYER, who died 24 Aug 1831, AE 13 yrs, 5 mos, 1 day
  
  
• 72. Grace
  
  
• 73. Henrietta
  
  
• 74. Moses WILLSON, d. Aug 17, 1859, aged 55 yrs. His wife, Agnes Hutchinson, d. Dec 11, 1883, aged 70 yrs ~
  Father and Mother
  
  
• 75. In memory of Erastus Root, son of Victor M. & Juliet WATKINS, who died Jan 26, 1834, aged 2 yrs, 7 mos, 26 dys
  
  
• 76. In memory of Victor M. WATKINS, who diedeparted this life May 29, 1844, aged 34 yrs, 3 mos, 3 dys [20] ~
  Forgive, ye blest, the tributary tear, ~ That mourns your exit from a world like this; ~ Forgive the wish that would have kept your here, ~ And stayed your progress to the seats of bliss.
  
  
• 77. George E., son of G. M. & E. A. HALSTEAD, d. Aug 2, 1850, aged 1 yr, 4 mos, 7 dys ~
  For such is the Kingdom of Heaven
  
  
• 78. In memory of Phebe EGBERT, who diedeparted this life Jun 9, 1844, aged 74 yrs
  
  
• 79. Rev. Joseph McCARRELL, b. Jul 9, 1795, d. Mar 29, 1864. Jane, wife of Rev. J. McCARRELL, b. Aug 27, 1797, d. Nov 4, 1875 [21]
  
  
• 80. Hannah Elizabeth McCarrell, wife of Bartram G. LEIPER, b. Aug 11, 1827, d. Apr 4, 1862 ~
  Absent from the body, present with the lord
  Hannah Elizabeth, daughter of B. G. & H. E. LEIPER, b. Mar 6, 1862, d. Jun 1, 1863 ~
  He shall gather the lambs with his arms
  
  
• 81. Died 21 Sep 1831, Mary, eldest daughter of Rev. Joseph & Jane B. McCARRELL, aged 6 yrs. ~
  Suffer little children to come unto me. and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven. ~ Thus spake the infant sufferer and no more ~ Uttered his dying lips; but went in hope, ~ Till the last trump shall wake their notes of praise. ~ Also 17 Aug 1829, their infant daughter
  
  
• 82. In memory of Jane B., daughter of Rev. Joseph & Jane R. McCARRELL, who diedeparted this life Feb 6, 1847, aged 16 yrs, 3 mos, 13 dys ~
  Early devoted to God, her Saviour, "To here to live was Christ, to die was gain." "To depart and to be with Christ is far better"
  
  
• 83. In memory of Henry B. CARPENTER, who died 9 Oct 1832, in his 32 year [22]
  
  
• 84. To the memory of Mary FAIRCHILD, who died May 4, 1840, in the 79th year of her age
  
  
• 85. In memory of John W. WELLS, who died Jan 20, 1871, AE 76 yrs, 9 mos, 19 dys [23] ~
  His end was peace
  
  
• 86. Maria WELLS, wife of John W. WELLS, d. Oct 13, 1881, aged 77 yrs. Daughter of Jacob & Eunice CARPENTER, being born in Newburgh, N. Y., Jan 1, 1803
  
  
• 87. Nehemiah D. WELLS, d. May 27, 1864, 28 yrs of age. Death occurred at Baton Rouge, La.; Buried in Cemetery there. Resided near Valton, Wis., Birthplace was Newburgh, N.Y., born Jul 21, 1835
  
  
• 88. Eliza C. Little, wife of John V. BROWN, d. Sep 11, 1860, aged 44 yrs. Also thier daughter, Joanna L., wife of Joseph P. VOUGHT, d. Jun 11, 1870.
  
  
• Deziah Tusten, relict of Phineas CASE, of Goshen, d. Sep 3, 1834, in the 85 year of her age. ~
  And I head a voice from Heaven saying: Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
  Abigail CASE, d. Sep 16, 1857, in the 81st year of her age. ~
  Far and evil have the days of the years of my pilgrimage ben. Gen 17: 9.
  
  
• 90. Mary Case, Relict of Davis STRIKER, d. Feb 13, 1854, in the 81st year of her age ~
  If by reason of strength our years be fourscore, yet is their strength labor and vanity.
  
  
• 91. Kitty D. CASE, d. Mar 9, 1852, aged 58 yrs. ~
  Them also who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 1st Thes. 4: 14 ~ Sister, sleep on till a seraph shall ford, ~ At thy tomb its white wings, embroidered with gold; ~ Then awake; behold they pure spirit has com, ~ To bear its companion to Heaven it's home.
  
  
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• 92. John BROWN, deceased Jun 10, 1850, aged 62 yrs, 5 mos ~
  At midnight there was a cry made, behold the bridegroom cometh! go ye out to meet him. Matt. 25: 6
  Eliza Case, relict of John BROWN, d. Aug 8, 1886, in the 96th year of her age [24]
  
  
• 93. Chichester BROWN, M.D., b. Jan 20th, 1783, d. Aug 8, 1849. ~
  And there shall be no more death, neither shall there be any more pain.
  Catharine Graham, wife of Chester BROWN, M. D., b. Oct 24, 1786, d. Nov 7, 1867. [25]
  
  
• 94. [East] In memory of Edward BROWN, who died Jan 25, 1884, aged 21 yrs, 6 mos ~
  Accepted in the Beloved. Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift
  [South] John James BROWN, d. Feb 15, 1888, aged 77 ys, 1 mo, 3 dys [26] ~
  Asleep in Jesus
  
  
• 95. Mary R. Arsdale, wife of John James BROWN, d. Mar 5, 1855, in the 49th year of her age ~
  I sought the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me from all my fear. Psalm 34: 4
  
  
• 96. James S. BROWN, d. Feb 4, 1878, aged 80 yrs, 7 mos ~
  The days of our age are three score and ten, and if by reason of strength they be four score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away.
  
  
• 97. Sarah S., wife of James S. BROWN, d. Mar 7, 1854, aged 49 yrs, 13 dys. ~
  Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
  
  
• 98. [East] Angelina CARPENTER, d. in 1811, in the 9th year of her age.
  Alexander L., d. in Ohio in 1847, in the 44th year of his age
  Jane B., d. in 1870, in the 72d year of her age
  Benjamin, d. in 1871, in the 78th year of his age
  Elizabeth, d. in 1874, in the 79th year of her age
  [South] Leonard CARPENTER was of Scotch descent. Bridget Belknap, his wife, of English descent. They migrated to this country in the 18th century, and were the parents of Benjamin, Elizabeth, Jane B., Angelina, Isaac R., Alexander L., Sarah L. S. & Cynthia W. CARPENTER
  [West] Leonard CARPENTER, d. in 1816, in the 52d year of his age
  
  
• Bridget Belknap, his wife, d. in 1843, in the 75th year of her age
  
  
• 99. Asleep in Jesus, Elizabeth, daughter of John & Mary HUTCHINSON. A native of Desert Martin, County Derry, Ireland, d. Feb 9th, 1862, aged 50 yrs
  
  
• 100. Died Aug 24, 1849, Mary Martin, aged 4 yrs, 1 mo, 14 dys. Also Jane Adeline Fremont, d. Dec 4, 1859, aged 3 yrs, 6 mos, 4 dys. Children of James M. & Mary HUTCHINSON
  
  
• 101. [East] William THAYER, b. Sep 9, 1784, d. Apr 9, 1855
  [South] Elizabeth Carpenter, wife of William THAYER, b. Jun 20, 1795, d. Jan 4, 1874
  [North] Isaac R. CARPENTER, b. Dec 30, 1800, d. Jan 30, 1881
  Caroline M. Thayer, b. Apr 6, 1816, d. Dec 19, 1884.
  
  
• 102. [A slab set in the ground] In memory of William THAYER, b. Sep 21, 1874, d. Apr 9, 1855 [sic], aged 70 yrs, 6 mos, 19 dys
  
  
• 103. To the memory of Charles W., BROOKS, d. Mar 18, 1870, aged 33 yrs, 3 mos, 9 dys
  Margaret Ann Hamilton, wife of Charles W. BROOKS, d. Aug 19, 1863, aged 20 yrs, 9 mos, 19 dys ~
  Who always made home happy
  
  
• 104. Willie H., son of James & Harriet HAMILTON, d. Jul 4, 1859, aged 9 yrs, 10 mos, 4 dys
  
  
• 105. In memory of Samuel, son of James & Harriet HAMILTON, d. Mar 10, 1872, aged 17 yrs, 9 mos, 8 dys ~
  God is my Salvation
  
  
• 106. Harriet Bontecou, wife of James HAMILTON, entered into rest Apr 5, 1876, aged 62 yrs. ~
  He giveth his beloved sleep
  
  
• 107. Robert HAMILTON, d. Sep 14, 1849, aged 32 yrs. Also his wife, Mary McCartney, d. Nov 4, 1818, aged 66 yrs [28]
  
  
• 108. Maggie, youngest daughter of Charles & Anna F. THAYER, d. Nov 18, 1861, aged 6 mos, 3 dys. ~
  Little Maggie, How early was thy doom; ~ Thy birth just gave delight; ~ Thy parents smiled, and then the tomb ~ Received they from our sight
  
  
• 109. John THAYER, b. May 21, 1781, d. Apr 19, 1861 [see Wm. THAYER note]
  
  
• 110. Stephen BELKNAP, b. Aug 4, 1766, d. Oct 29, 1848
  Mary, wife of Stephen BELKNAP, d. Jun 5, 1863, aged 81 yrs
  
  
• 111. Sacred to the memory of William REID, son of Thomas REID of Mobile, Ala., who died 22 May, 1837, aged 11 yrs. ~
  Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven
  
  
• 112. In memory of Mary C., wife of Aaron B. GARDNER, who died Nov 1, 1846, aged 32 yrs, 8 mos, 14 dys
  
  
• 113. In memory of Mary Anna, wife of B. H. MACE, b. Aug 11, 1811, d. Oct 22, 1847 [29]
  
  
• 114. Sacred to the memory of Fanny Scott, wife of Jonathan GIDNEY, who died Nov 20, 1864, aged 72 yrs, 4 mos, 25 dys
  
  
• 115. Sacred to the memory of Jonathan GIDNEY, who died Apr 6, 1847, in the 63d year of his age [30]
  
  
• 116. In memory of Mary Louisa, daughter of Oliver & Susan S. DAVIS, d. 16 Sep 1836, aged 1 yr, 4 mos, 8 dys
  
  

[16] John QUAID was the founder of the present families of that name in Newburgh. He was for many years a grocer, and a man of honorable reputation.

[17] Elijah L. WOOLSEY was for many years Captain of the sloop "Illinois".

[18] Gershom HALSTEAD was the father of Asa, Whitehead, James & Charles HALSTEAD, the latter for many years connected with the freighting business, in later years as a member of the firm of B. Carpenter & Co., serving as captain of the steamer "James Madison," and barge "Minisink." His monument will be met later. Asa HALSTEAD was captain of packet sloops "Belinda," "Cashier," "Improvement," and "Illinois," and Whitehead HALSTEAD of the sloops "Franklin," "Republican," "David Porter," and "Favorite." He disappeared from record after 1819. James HALSTEAD was proprietor of the West Newburgh Flouring Mills. The several names recall interesting periods of the commercial history of Newburgh. The families have no surviving residents in Newburgh.

[19] Henry B. MYER was, for many years, dealer in clocks, watches and jewelry, on the corner of Water and Second Streets. His son, General Albert J. mYER, the eminent Meteorologist, was born in Newburgh in 1828, died at Buffalo, N.Y., 1880. He was the founder of the Signal Service Bureau.

[20] Victor M. WATKINS, son of David & Julia WATKINS, was born in Goshen, N.Y. He came to Newburgh about 1832 and was employed as a teacher in the Newburgh High School about seven years. In 1839 he accepted a position as teller in the Bank of Newburgh, and held that position at the time of his death. He was also a Notary Public, and for a few years the Librarian of the Newburgh Library Association. He possessed the happy faculty of securing and retaining the friendship and esteem of all who knew him. (C. E.)
Julia Egbert, his wife, born April 29, 1810, died December 23, 1888, buried by the side of her husband.

[21] Rev. Jos. McCARRELL was Pastor of the Associate Reformed Church from 1822 to his death in 1864, a period of 42 years.

[22] Son of Jacob CARPENTER and brother of Mrs. John W. WELLS. He was the founder in 1822 of the first iron and brass foundry in this city

[23] Mr. WELLS was for several years engaged in the iron and brass foundery business, as the successor of his brother-in-law, Henry B. CARPENTER, and later in other business ventures. He was a man esteemed by his contempories

[24] He was a brother of Doctor Chichester BROWN, and the successor with his brother, James S., of his father in the hardware trade on Water Street. He had no children.

[25] Chichester BROWN was one of the best physicians of Newburgh. He was a native of Ireland and son of John BROWN, a refugee from the rebellion of 1798. His wife was the daughter of Dr. GRAHAM of Shawangunk. [26] He was a school teacher nearly all his life. He was the son of Dr. Chichester BROWN.

[27] William & John THAYER were sucessful merchants on the corner of Water & Carpenter Streets. The wife of William THAYER was sister of Benjamin CARPENTER.

[28] Wife & children of James HAMILTON

[29] B. H. MACE, active in politics and in law, Postmaster, Justice of the Peact, etc. He lies on the north side of his wife unmarked by monument. He was the stepson of Stephen BELKNAP. He died Nov 19, 1878, in the 77th year of his age

[30] Commissioned Capt. of the 3rd N.Y.V., Jun 18, 1813

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