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136.
In memory of SAMUEL DUNLAP, son of James & Isa- bella WISEMAN, who died July 21st, 1845, Aged 7 mo's, 6 da's; Also DAVID, who died Aug. 2nd, 1846, Aged 5 y'rs, 7 mo's & 3 days.
137.
In memory of ROBERT WISEMAN, born Jan. 29, 1837, died May 16, 1858. Also JAMES D. WISEMAN, born Jan. 29, 1839, died March 14, 1854.
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138.
In memory of ISABELLA NUTT, wife of James WISE- MAN, who died Feb. 14, 1848, in the 31 year of her age. Also, their infant daughter, died July 20, 1848, Æ. 5 mo. & 9 days.
139.
In memory of JAMES WISEMAN, who departed this life Nov'r 24th, 1856, in the 47th year of his age.
140.
(East). ARCHIBALD WISEMAN, died at sea, May 9, 1853, aged 40 years.
(South). DAVID CLYDE, died Oct. 15, 1846, aged 6 y'rs, 5 mo. & 20 days. MARGARET DUNLAP, died Dec. 12, 1848, aged 3 y'rs, 9 mo. & 21 days. Children of Archibald & Susan WISEMAN.
141.
In memory of MARGARET COLWELL, who died Jan. 15th, 1847, Aged 64 years.
Dearest friend, thou hast left me, Here thy loss I deeply feel; But 'tis God that hast bereft me, He can all my sorrows heal.
142. .
Sacred to the memory of THOMAS HANNA, who died Sept. 20, 1846. Aged 36 years.
143.
Sacred to the memory of THOMAS HANNA, JR., who died Sept. 30, 1846. Aged 15 years.
144.
Sacred to the memory of PHEBE GIDNEY, Wife of David FOWLER, Who died Oct. 25, 1846, In the 59 y'r of her age.
145.
Sacred to the memory of DAVID FOWLER, died Sept. 1st, 1858, aged 81 Y'rs., 5 Mon's, 18 Days. Also, of PHEBE GIDNEY. wife of David Fowler, died Oct. 25th, 1846, In the 59th year of her age.
146.
ROBERT ALEXANDER RAMSEY, died July 23, 1847, Aged 13 mo's & 13 d's.
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147. I. H. S. In memory of MARY CUNNINGHAM, who died Oct. 1, 1847, aged 68 y'rs. A native of County Down, Ire- land.
Sleep sweetly beneath this sod, Till angels wake thee to meet thy God. 148.
I. H. S. Erected in memory of MARY ANN FAY, wife of James CAVANAGH, who departed this life 21st July, 1847, aged 21 years. A native of Manchester.
149.
In memory of MARTHA DAVIS, wife of William Henry ROBERSON, born July 26th, 1819, died June 13, 1856.
Soon shall the great Archangel's voice,
Make all that die in Christ rejoice; May we, like her, be found prepared, To meet our Saviour's great reward.
Also their son, WILLIE H. ROBERSON, born May 22nd, 1856, died Nov. 16th, 1856.
In God we put our trust.
150.
Mother. SARAH NEWTON, wife of Whitcomb TAR- BELL, Died Dec. 16, 1863, Aged 71 years, 8 mo.
A Light from our household is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant at our hearth, That never can be filled.
WHITCOMB TARBELL, Died May 20, 1881, Aged 94 years.
151.
In memory of SUSANNAH, daughter of John S. and Mar- garet WILSON, Who died Feb. 28, 1847, Aged 1 y'r, 9 mo's & 7 days.
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the word of the Lord shall stand forever.
152.
DAVID CAMERON, Feb. 17, 1821-Aug. 11, 1867. His wife, ELIZABETH OWEN, Feb., 1821-Sept., 1894. 153.
In memory of JANE, wife of JAMES McMEEKIN, who departed this life Aug. 16th, 1858, in the 56th year of her age. Also BELLA, their daughter, who died Oct. 31st, 1847, aged 11 years.
Them which sleep in Jesus will the Lord bring with him.
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154.
In memory of RUTH, Widow of John NEWKIRK, who died April 24, 1848, aged 83 y'rs, 8 mo's & 14 d's.
155.
The grave of FRANKLIN, Eldest son of Benj. F. & Mary BUCKINGHAM, who died Oct. 27, 1847, in the 24 year of his age.
156.
BENJ. F. BUCKINGHAM, died Feb. 10th, 1866, aged 69 years. [14]
157.
MARY TERRY, wife of Benj. F. BUCKINGHAM, born Nov. 25th, 1801, died Oct. 29th, 1877.
158.
Died, Aug. 15, 1818, Henry, son of Mary & John McCAU- GHEN, Aged 10 mo's, 24 d's.
Sleep on sweet babe, And take thy rest. For God, who called thee, Thought it best. 159.
In memory of MARY ELIZABETH, wife of Wm. McCUL- LOUGH, who died May 7, 1848, in the 58th year of her age.
An affectionate and faithful wife, an instructive mother, who did with those she nourished and loved, through God's free grace seek Him to- gether.
160.
In memory of WILLIAM MCCULLOUGH, who died July 25, 1831, in the 68 year of his age.
Who was steadfast in the faith, having his hope in the promises; who, faithful over his own house, patiently waited for the coming of the Lord.
161.
(East). SARAH D. McCARTNEY, wife of J. W. McCUL- LOUGH, born June 19, 1822; departed May 21, 1862.
I am my beloved's and his desire is towards me .- Song 7: 10. That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, made comformable 'nto his death .- Phil. 3: 10. And ye are Christ's and Christ is God's.
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(South). MELISAH, born June 16, 1843, departed June 16, 1843. MARY ELLEN, born April 20, 1844, departed Aug. 1, 1845; JANE ANN, born Oct. 17, 1855, departed June 27, 1857. SARAH ISABELLA, born June 19, 1861,
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departed Aug. 17, 1862. Daughters of J. W. & S. D. Mc- CULLOUGH.
Jesus called them unto him and said, Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God .- Luke 18: 16.
The wind bloweth where it listeth and thou hearest the sound thereof, but can'st not tell whence it cometh and whither it goeth: So is every one that is born of the Spirit .- John 3: 8.
162.
Mother. ROSE STRACHAN, relict of William, died Jan. 24, 1873, aged 80 years. Brother WILLIAM M., died July 29, 1872, aged 42 years. Also the infant children of JAMES and SUSAN STRACHAN, ISABELLA, died March 14, 1854; aged 22 days; SAMUEL RUTHERFORD, died Janu- ary 10, 1859, aged 17 months.
163.
SAMUEL STRACHAN was born in Cou'y Antrim, Ire- land, June 14th, 1832; died in Newburgh, May 28th, 1854. Reader, prepare to meet thy God.
JANE STRACHAN died May 25th, 1873, aged 44 years. 164.
In memory of SARAH, wife of Edward HUBBARD, who died March 14th, 1848, Aged 34 years. [15] My Father calls me to his arms, And willingly I go, With cheerfulness I bid farwell, To all things here below.
My tender children, dear and kind, I bid farewell to you, Jesus has called and I must go, He soon will summon you. 165.
MARGARET HELMS, Died May 21, 1857, Aged 81 years. SARAH H. HELMS, Died Dec. 29, 1860, Aged 9 y'rs, 8 mo's & 29 days.
Fold her pale hands O'er her pure little breast, Grieve not at parting, my darling's at rest; Kiss her brow softly and bid her farewell, Her home is in Heaven with Jesus to dwell.
166.
LANERETTA, wife of Edward HUBBARD, died June 13, 1860, aged 40 years, 10 mo's, 13 d's. Also, their daughter CORNELIA, died June 15, 1861, aged 6 years, 7 mo's, 8 d's. 167.
In memory of WALTER WISE, who died March 10, 1848, aged 21 y'rs, 7 mo's, 3 d's.
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168.
In memory of JAMES FRAZER, died March 17, 1874, Aged 92 years, 11 Mo. & 10 Days
With length of days unto his name, I will him satisfy. I also my sal- vation will cause his eyes to see .- Ps. 91: 16.
Also, his wife, AGNES, died June 5th, 1851, aged 74 years. A loving wife and tender mother.
169.
In memory of CLERIAT or CLERIT SMITH, daughter of Samuel & Mary Ann FRAZER, who died July 21, 1848, aged 8 years & 9 d's.
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, Blessed be the name of the Lord.
170.
JOHN JAMES WEAVER, born Sept. 21, 1855; died Dec. 7, 1893.
At Rest. 171.
LUCY, wife of John R. WEAVER, born July 28th, 1808, died April 1st, 1850.
172.
JOHN FRANCIS, son of John R. & Lucy WEAVER, died July 6, 1838, aged 5 years, 8 months & 8 days.
173.
JOHN R. WEAVER, born Aug. 31, 1810, died Mar. 5, 1870. CORNELIA A. WEAVER, born July 17, 1835, died Apr. 24, 1842.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
174.
Died, Aug. 6, 1846, JOSEPHINE WEAVER, Aged 8 y'rs, 6 mo's & 11 days; also, died Nov'r 11, 1845, JOHN A. WEAVER, aged 2 y'rs, 9 mo's & 8 days. Children of John R. & Lucy Weaver.
175.
In memory of MARY JANE, wife of John R. WEAVER, who departed this life, Aug. 21, 1861, in the 39th year of her age. Also, their daughter, MARY L., Aged 1 month.
With a smile the mother said: Thy will be done, and Jesus called them home.
176.
In memory of ALME JANE, wife of Gilbert WOOD, who died Sept. 3, 1848, aged 30 y'rs, 9 mo's. & 25 d's.
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177.
(South). MARGARET BROWN, died Sept. 15, 1846, in the 21 year of her age. GEORGE BROWN, died July 9, 1860, aged 30 years.
(East). THOMAS BROWN, died Nov. 30, 1865, aged 51 years, 1 mo. & 15 days.
178.
MARY, Born June 14, 1857, Died April 14, 1860. THE- RESA, Born March 13, 1863, Died March 25, 1875. Chil- dren of Daniel & Jane BROWN.
179.
DANIEL BROWN, died March 28, 1888, aged 66 years. 180.
MARY J. MILLER, wife of James BROWN, born June 24, 1830, died Sept. 21, 1881. Their daughter, ELIZABETHI M., born March 1, 1857, died May 27, 1888.
181.
In memory of JAMES BROWN, died Nov. 9th, 1859, in the 30th year of his age.
Mother and children now must part With one they loved so dear; The sorrows of a broken heart, Ah! Who on earth can cheer.
182.
In memory of WILLIAM JOHN LOUGHRIDGE, died April 15, 1852, in his 44 year.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. 183.
" Died, July 26, 1861, LITTLE JONNY, child of John & Henrietta SIMMONS, AE. 11 mo's & 6 d's.
Suffer little children to come unto me.
184.
In memory of NANCY M., dau. of Benjamin F. & Sarah E. WATKINS, who died 1855, In the 27 year of her age.
185. Plain board marked GEO. HINES.
186.
WILLIAM GUYNN, died May 11th, 1870, in his 78th year. 187.
In memory of William, Born July 19, 1853, Died Aug. 21, 1853, Also an infant, died March 3, 1852. Children of James & Mary J. Brown.
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188.
In memory of MARY, wife of Jacob HERRMANN, who died Oct. 30, 1849, aged 34 years & 5 mo's. Mary Riedinger geboren in Blieskastel Rheinkreis Bayern.
189.
Our Father & Mother.
190.
I. H. S. In memory of MARY, wife of Patrick McDOW- ELL & daughter of Arthur & Jane ONEIL, who died Feb. 28, 1849, aged 28 y'rs. Also, THOMAS, son of Patrick & Mary McDOWELL, who died March 1, 1849, aged 6 days.
The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh. May they rest in peace. Amen. 191.
I. H. S. In memory of THOMAS McDOWELL, who died Aug. 24, 1847, aged 29 y'rs. A native of Ireland, County Cavin.
May he rest in peace. Amen. 192.
In memory of ELEANOR ANN, wife of Thomas DON- ALDSON, who died Oct. 25th, 1849, aged 22 y'rs, 6 mo's, 7 days.
193.
To the memory of JOHN TERWILLIGAR, who departed this life Oct. 24, 1849, aged 26 years, 5 mo's, 14 days. Alas! Alas! And is the spirit fied, And is my husband numbered with the dead, Shall I no more in social converse share; The sweet endearments of his friendly care.
Also, CHARLES WINNIFRED, son of John & Julia Ter- willigar, who departed this life Oct. 9th, 1849. 194.
In memory of DEBORAH A., wife of William P. STE- PHENS, who died Dec'r 16th, 1876, in the 75 year of her age. 195.
In memory of WILLIAM P. STEPHENS, who died March 21st, 1849, in the 46 year of his age.
He sleeps in Jesus and is blest, How soft his slumbers are, From sorrow and from sin released, And freed from every care. 196.
JAMES C. CARPENTER, died June 24, 1849, aged 56 years. JANE CARPENTER, died Dec. 8, 1868, aged 72 years.
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197.
Sacred to the memory of Esther M., wife of Samuel TALL. MAN, who died July 6th, 1849, aged 68 years.
Her end was peace. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
198.
In memory of SAMUEL TALLMAN, who died July 21, 1852, In the 73 year of his age.
199.
I. H. S. MARY STAPLETON, wife of Michael DOUGH- ERTY, died July 13th, 1849, aged 31 years. A native of the Parish of Lorrah, County Tipperary, Ireland. Remember me as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you will be, Think on death and pray for me.
200.
I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of CATHARINE KALLY, wife of Matthew CUNNINGHAM, who died Aug. 13, 1849, in the 30th year of her age.
Parted on earth, in Heaven we hope to meet.
Also JOHN, their son, died Aug. 15, 1849, aged 12 days. Remember me, my mourning friends, And you my husband dear; Live close to God, that when you die, You may with Christ appear. May they rest in peace. Amen. 201.
In memory of MARGARET S., wife of Nehemiah YOU- MANS, who died May 8, 1848, in the 35 y'r of her age; Also, their daughter, MARGARET S., born May 5, 1848, died Aug. 3, 1848.
Dearest mother, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. 202.
Died, Sept. 13, 1850, ELIZABETH, daughter of Thomas and Mary SMITH, aged 1 y'r, 3 mo's, 27 d's. 203.
Consecrated to the memory of CORA BROWN HEURT- LEY, by the love of her husband and child, Dec. 4, 1866.
204.
I. H. S. To the memory of EDWARD KERNEY, who died March 30, 1849, aged 20 years. A native of County Antrim, Ireland.
The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust.
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205. ARTHUR HENRY, son of John & Eleanor HUGHES, died Oct. 29, 1857, aged 1 Year, 9 mos. & 3 days.
206.
In memory of ROSANNAH, wife of William JEFFREY, who died June 21, 1849, aged 28 years.
God, my Redeemer, lives, And even from the skies, Looks down and watches all my dust, Till he shall bid me rise.
207.
Erected to perpetuate the memory, and mark the spot where moulders the remains of JANE, the beloved Wife of John SLOAN, who died July 8, 1849, in the 27 year of her age. She was a native of County Down, Ireland.
Silent grave, to thee I trust This precious part of worthy dust; Keep it safe, O sacred tomb, Until a husband asks for room.
208.
I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of JOHN BYRNE, who died July 15, 1849, Aged 30 years. A native of County Ros- common, Ireland. Erected by his sister, Mrs. Cooney.
All friends that pass, pray that the Lord will have mercy on his soul.
209.
CATHARINE A., daughter of Absalom & Hannah MILLSPAUGH, died Aug. 9, 1849, aged 15 y'rs, 7 mos. & 9 d's.
210.
I. H. S. In memory of CATHARINE, daughter of Thomas MULLIGAN, of the County of Cavan, & wife of Patrick Mc- CORLAY, of Antrim County, Ireland, Died Aug. 18, 1849, in the 33d year of her age. Also, MARGARET, daughter of Catharine & Patrick McCorlay, Died Aug. 15, 1849, ae. 2 y'rs & 3 mo.
211.
To the memory of SARAH ELLEN, wife of Daniel COL- LINS, who departed this life May 11, 1850, aged 41 years.
212.
In memory of MATILDA L., daughter of Frances & Mary Ann LEE, who died March 24,
Middle North Section or No. II.
1.
I. H. S. In memory of WILLIAM, son of John & Ann HENDERSON, Died July 27, 1851, Aged 13 mo's & 19 d's.
2.
The grave of MARY ELIZA, dau. of Joseph P. & Maria GIDNEY, Who departed this life January 3, 1832, AE. 11 mo. & 6 days.
Happy babe, thy griefs are ended, All thy sufferings now are o'er.
3.
The grave of JOSEPH P. GIDNEY, who died October 20, 1857, aged 40 years, 6 months, 10 days.
4.
In memory of MARIA SMITH, wife of Joseph P. GID. NEY, died March 6th, 1874, Aged 78 years.
Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord.
5.
In memory of WILLIAM S., son of Joseph P. and Maria GIDNEY, born Jan. 4th, 1828, Died Oct. 4th, 1857.
6.
In memory of JOHN MANDEVILLE, who died Decem- ber 19th, 1845, aged 85 years, 4 mo's & 16 days. 7.
Here lies the Remains of ELIZABETH MANDEVILLE, wife of John Mandeville, who died May 17th, 1839, in the 77 year of her age.
She had the part of worldly care, When she was living as you are, But God from it hath set her free, As she is now, so must you be.
8.
The grave of ABIGAIL, wife of Daniel SMITH, Who de- parted this life Aug. 8th, 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 counsellor 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.
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The grave of DANIEL SMITH, who departed this life June the 16th, 1840, in the 79th year of his age.
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10.
MARGARET E., wife of William LITTLE, died Aug. 21st, 1880, aged 47 years, 1 month & 22 days.
Rest for the toiling hand, Rest for the anxious brow, Rest for the weary wayworn feet, Rest from all labor now.
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MARY G. GIDNEY, wife of David STARR, died January 9, 1863, aged 76 years, 3 mo., 28 d's.
12.
CHRISTANA ERNEST, died June 17, 1857.
13.
VIVA-MAY, infant daughter of Geo. J. & Elizabeth P. HOROBIN, died July 5th, 1889.
14.
JOSEPH W., son of Joseph T. & Elizabeth PRYOR, died Aug. 1858, Æ 1 y'r, 1 mo., 25 d's.
15.
The grave of GEORGE W., infant son Benjamin B. & Keturah GARDNER, Who died Aug. 29th, 1832, JE. 6 mo's.
16.
Died, 8 April, 1833, SINTHA, dau. of Benjamin B. & Keturah GARDNER, Æ 3 Y's.
17.
In memory of LOUISA, dau. of Benjamin B. & Keturah GARDNER, died April 15th, 1846, Æ. 5 y'rs, 7 mo's.
18.
Stone without inscription.
19.
HUGH McC., son of Jos. T. & Elizabeth PRYOR, born Oct. 31, 1860, Died Dec. 27, 1889.
20.
The grave of MARY ANN, daughter of James and Abigail WOOLSEY, who died April 12th, 1835, aged 27 years, 7 months and 14 days. Also, JAMES, their son, who died Sept. 1st, 1821, aged 2 weeks & 5 days.
The sweet remembrance of the just,
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
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Slab without inscription. 21
22.
Slab without inscription. 23.
JAMES Q. SIMMS, died Aug. 16, 1841, aged 1 yr., 7 mo's & 16 days.
24. JAMES R. SIMMS, died Feb. 12, 1844, aged 6 m's & 1 day. 25.
In memory of AGNES QUAIL, wife of Matthew SIMMS, who died Jan. 2nd, 1851, in the 45 year of her age.
26.
In memory of DAVID, son of Robert & Margaret CLIDE, who died July 6, 1841.
27.
JOHN J., son of Robert & Margaret CLYDE, born Janu- ary 28th, 1848, died August 1st, 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 June 14, 1847, aged 66 y'rs.
29.
(East). SARAH WHITE, wife of John CLYDE, died Mar. 6, 1857, aged 40 years.
(North). JOHN CLYDE, died July 16, 1863, aged 45 years.
30.
(East). JOHN QUAID, died July 18, 1869, aged 66 years, also, his wife, MARY QUAID, died March 2, 1884, aged 67 years. [16]
31.
JAMES QUAID, died Sept. 27, 1865, aged 60 years. A native of Manister Co., Limerick, Ireland.
32.
In memory of DANIEL QUAID, who died Feb. 6, 1842, aged 70 years. A native of Manister Co., Limerick, Ireland.
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33.
The grave of HANNAH MARIA, daughter of Whitehead and Julia HALSTEAD, who died Nov. 9, 1833, aged 18 years, 1 mo. and 18 days.
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.
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The grave of MARY ELIZABETH HALSTEAD, wife of Charles S. Slauson, Born May 22, 1817, Died August 1, 1846. 35.
(East). CHARLES HALSTEAD, died March 28th, 1884, aged 66 years & 5 mo's.
(North). S. HENRY HALSTEAD, born Aug. 25th, 1840, died Jan. 6th, 1894.
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(East). ELIJAH L. WOOLSEY, died Feb. 25, 1867, aged 66 y'rs, 6 mo., 15 d's.
The memory of the just is blessed.
PHEBE CRAWFORD, wife of E. L. WOOLSEY, died May 3, 1883, aged 79 years, 7 mo's.
I have kept the faith.
(North). MARY E. WOOLSEY, died Jan. 11, 1846, aged 20 y'rs, 11 mo's, 8 d's.
Her last words, "I Free my Saviour coming to receive my spirit. I'll point to thy redeeming blood and say, behold the way to God. Now I'll take a sweet, sweet sleep."
(West). NATHANIEL WOOLSEY, died May 14, 1853, aged 18 y'rs, 8 mo., 2 d's.
Sown in weakness, Raised in power.
CHARLES E. WOOLSEY, died Feb. 10, 1834, aged 1 y'r, 11 mo., 14 d's. JOHN C. WOOLSEY, died Jan. 1, 1841, aged 1 y'r, 2 mo., 13 d's. HARRY EUGENE FULLER, died Aug. 4, 1859, aged 3 y'rs, 7 mo.
Suffer little children to come unto me.
(South). RACHEL MAGGIE, wife of E. W. COZZENS, died Oct. 12, 1881, aged 54 y'rs, 5 mo.
ANGELA, daughter of Elijah L. & Phebe WOOLSEY, and wife of W. H. WOOD, died Feb. 2, 1882, aged 36 years. [17]
The pure in heart shall see God. 37.
Safe. MAGGIE, wife of E. W. COZZENS, born May 13th, 1827; died Oct. 12th, 1881.
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38.
In memory of MARY E., Daughter of Elijah L. & Phebe WOOLSEY, who died Jan'y 11, 1846, aged 20 years, 11 mo's & 12 d's.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
39.
Died, 7th June, 1822, GERSH'M HALSTEAD, aged 73 years.
Behold and see as you 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 April 18, 1839, aged 86 years. [18]
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
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Died, 18 Feb., 1827, ASA HALSTEAD, aged 32 years, 7 mo's, 6 days.
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, died Sept. 7, 1827, AE 5 years, 10 mo's, 18 d's.
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ABIGAIL, Wife of Capt. Asa HALSTEAD, Died July 1st, 1874, in her 75th year.
42.
HENRIETTA, Youngest Daughter of Capt. Asa & Abi- gail HALSTEAD, died Dec. 2, 1871.
43.
NANCY HILTON, died Oct. 23rd, 1875, in the 85th year of her age.
(South). ROBERT HILTON, died Dec. 22nd, 1861, aged 79 years.
(North). ROBERT, son of Robert & Nancy HILTON, died Aug. 13th, 1863, In the 34 year of his age.
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44.
LITTLE ROBERT. In memory of ROBERT, son of James & Isabella HILTON, who died Sept. 29, 1849, aged 2 y'rs, 6 mo's & 7 days.
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, born July 30, 1824; died Sept. 20, 1853.
(South). NANCY HILTON, born Nov. 5, 1817; died Sept. 21, 1849.
46.
In memory of MARY E. CRISSEY, wife of Henry CARL- TON, JR., who died Dec. 4th, 1850, in the 30th year of her age.
47.
CHARLOTTE SUTHERLAND, died April 30, 1875, aged 57 years, 8 mo., 6 days.
48.
MARTHA SUTHERLAND, died Nov. 7, 1872, aged 84 years, 4 mo., 26 days.
49.
HENRY A., son of J. J. & Louisa TARBELL, died Aug. 18, 1879, AE. 8 mo's, 19 days.
50.
M. E. A plain stone.
51.
In memory of SARAH ANN, dau. of George & Elinor MELLINGTON, died Feb. 6, 1849, aged 2 y'rs & 3 mo.
Sweet as the flower that scent the morn, But withers in the rising day, Thus lovely was her infant dawn, Thus swiftly fled her life away.
52.
In memory of EMMA POWELL, born March 19, 1790, died June 18, 1845.
53.
In memory of MARY, wife of Samuel MARTIN, who died Aug. 24, 1846, AE. 42 years. JAMES MARTIN, died July 9, 1852, aged 12 years & 9 mo's.
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In memory of MARTHA, wife of Walter SIMONSON, died Sept. 16th, 1853, aged 41 years.
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WILLIAM BROWN, died May 20th, 1864, aged 80 years & 8 days.
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Mary, wife of WILLIAM BROWN, died Oct. 30th, 1863, aged 72 years.
57.
In memory of P. H. MCGRATH, who departed this life Dec. 19, 1846, aged 61 y'rs, 5 mo's, 15 d's.
58.
In memory of ELIZABETH, wife of Stephen WOOLSEY, who died April 30, 1848, in the 79 year of her age.
She embraced piety in her youth, and forsook it not in old age.
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In memory of STEPHEN WOOLSEY, who died Sept. 4th, 1846, in the 79th year of his age.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church more than 50 years.
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GEORGE D., son of George D. & Timnie WOOLSEY, died March 5, 1859, AE. 1 y'r, 5 ms. & 8 d's.
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.
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CHARLES C., son of Geo. D. & Timnie WOOLSEY, died Aug. 8, 1871, aged 13 y'rs, 10 mo., 8 d's.
Parents, Sisters, strive to meet him In that happy place above; Yonder is no pain or sorrow, Nothing there but joy and love.
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WILLIAM HAXBY, died Sept. 5th, 1835, in the 42d year of his age. MARY, wife of William HAXBY, died Aug. 1st, 1849, in the 53 year of her age. ELIZABETH, infant daughter of William & Mary Haxby, died Aug. 27th, 1835, aged 11 months.
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FRANCIS HAXBY, born Dec. 12th, 1827, died April 4th, 1854.
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JOHN HAXBY, died Sept. 26, 1850, aged 27 years & 1 month.
65.
In memory of WILLIAM KNOWLES, who died July 30, 1850, aged 39 years.
He too is gone, a father dear; Scarce four short years had fled,
Ere father, mother, children three, Were numbered with the dead; O, may we meet again On heaven's eternal shore,
Where pain and parting never come, And death is feared no more.
66.
In memory of SARAH ANN, daughter of William & Eliabeth KNOWLES, died Nov. 14th, 1846, aged 8 years & 6 mo's. Also, of WILLIAM H., their son, died Nov. 27, 1846, aged 3 y'rs & 3 mo's.
Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not.
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In memory of ELIZABETH, wife of William KNOWLES, who died Sept. 7th, 1846, aged 34 years. Also, of JOSEPH R., their son, died Sept. 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.
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In memory of SIMON JOHNSON, son of Henry B. & Eleanor Myer, Who died (rest illegible). [19]
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