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Reader forbear, nor drop a tear, This dust again shall rise; To follow me prepared be, To mansions in the skies.
111.
Died, July 21, 1832, WM. SMILEY, in the 40 year of his age. A native of County Antrim, Ireland.
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, MIDDLE SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. III.
112.
The remains of M. A. DULIEPVRE DA SYLVA, the wife of John Da Sylva, who died 18th Sept. 1795, aged 40 years.
113.
In memory of ALICE BURGER, daughter of Gerardus and Alice Burger, who Departed this life June 8, 1791, Aged 16 Years, 9 Months & 18 Days.
114.
The remains of JOHN DA SYLVA, who died 13th March, 1806, aged 60 years. [43]
115.
FREDERICK S. MERRITT, Born Sept. 13, 1808; ELIZA- BETH C. MERRITT, Born May 18, 1807, Died Feb. 1, 1885; MARY JANE MERRITT, Born Sept. 25, 1839, Died Mar. 20, 1843.
116.
In memory of SAMUEL, Died Aug. 4, 1857, Aged 3 years, 6 months and 23 days. Also an infant daughter, Died May 14th, 1858, Aged 4 months and 2 days. Children of John and Eliza STRACHAN.
Father, Mother, mourn not for us,
We are not dead but sleeping here, It's we belong to Jesus own, He loved us best: He called us home.
117.
LUCY, wife of Merritt BRADFORD, died April 26th, 1875, aged 76 years.
118.
MERRITT BRADFORD, died January 28th, 1846, aged 59 years. [44]
119.
BETSEY BURNHAM, died April 28, 1859, aged about 70 years.
120.
Asleep in Jesus. MATTHEW C. SMITH, died Feb. 16, 1858, aged 34 y'rs, 8 mo's & 18 d's.
121.
In memory of MARY EMMA, dau'r of Matthew and Mary J. SMITH, died July 11, 1854, Age 1 Year, 8 mo. & 8 days.
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
122.
In memory of HESTER, daughter of William and Martha BROWN, who departed this life Nov. 15th, 1841, aged 3 years and 6 months.
123.
In memory of JOHN CALLAN, from Barley Hall, County Maith, Ireland, who died March 25, 1829, aged 38 years.
124.
In memory of WILLIAM, son of Stewart and Elenor KELLEY, who died Dec. 13, 1844, aged 14 years, 1 month & 11 days.
125.
In memory of SARAH ISAACS ROGERS, who died July 6th, 1836, aged 72 years and 6 months. [45]
126.
Died, 16th March, 1821, SARAH ELIZABETH, daughter of Jesse and Sarah OLMSTED, aged 9 months.
127.
Died, Aug. 7th, 1827, JOHN W., son of William and Cath- arine O'BRYAN, aged 10 months and 24 days.
128. Died, 5 Jan., 1829, JOHN O'BRYAN, aged 67 years. 129.
In memory of ABIGIL, daughter of George and Mary MERRITT, who departed this life Oct. 17th, 1796, Aged 14 years and 17 days.
130.
In memory of MARY, wife of George MERRITT, who de- parted this life July 5th, 1799, aged 55 years, 6 months & 5 days. ,
131.
In memory of MARIA, dau. of Eleazr G. & Maria WOOL- SEY, who died April 21, 1838, aged 10 months. Rest, sweetly, sweetest, sweetest babe,
In this thy lonely quiet bed. From pain and suffering freed,
Jesus, who little children blest, Hath kindly biden thee to rest With Him in endless day. Affections love and ardent prayers,
Could not avert the fatal blow, Or longer keep thee here; But in immortal memory, Thy loveliness in sweet repose Forever shall endure. -
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MIDDLE SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. III.
132.
In memory of PETER C. DE WINT, Jun., who departed this life 16 Nov., 1831, aged 23 years, 9 m's, 27 days.
MARY D. CALDWELL, wife of Peter C. DE WINT, Jun., Born June 5th, 1798, Died Dec. 9th, 1857.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
133.
Small stone bearing the initials M. P. C. D. W. [46] 134.
Sacred to the memory of HENRIETTA CALDWELL, daughter of Henry and Catharine Caldwell, who departed this life January 25th, 1819, aged 16 years, 1 month and 17 days.
In the midst of life we are in death.
135.
ELLEN, wife of HENRY N. CALDWELL, born Dec. 5th, 1817, died Aug. 27th, 1860.
136.
Sacred to the memory of CORNELIA PYNCHON CALD- WELL, daughter of Harry and Catharine Caldwell, ob. Aug. 26th, 1797, Æ 1 Year, 1 Month & 26 Days.
Christ said, " Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
137.
CATHARINE, wife of Harry CALDWELL, born Aug. 23, 1768, died Nov. 14th, 1827. [47]
138.
Died, Sept. 30, 1831, ROBERT A., son of William and Mary McCULLOCH, aged 2 years & 5 days ..
139.
Died, 10 April, 1830, JOHN LITTLE, Æ 65 years. A na- tive of Ireland.
140.
In memory of MARY, wife of John LITTLE, who died March 20, 1841, Aged 70 years.
141.
In memory of MARY ANN, wife of John LITTLE, who died June 23, 1838, aged 30 years.
142.
Died, 18 April, 1825, JAMES COLLER, in his 56th year. A kind husband and indulgent father.
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
143.
PHEBE ANN, daughter of Robert L. & Mahala WRIGHT, died Aug. 29, 1841, ÆE 7 mo's & 29 d's.
This lovely bud so young and so fair, Called hence by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower. In Paradise would bloom.
144.
Erected to the memory of MICHAEL McCROSKERY, who departed this life, January 9th, 1830, in the 39th year of his age.
He was a patient sufferer under a long and providential affliction, which he bore with Christian fortitude, and resignation to his Master's will.
145.
Died Nov. 7, 1808, CATHARINE aged 1 year, 4 months. Also LAWRENCE, died 1846, aged 2 years, 1 month. Chil- dren of Mary & John (Brown?)
146.
ROBERT KELLY, died Nov. 10, 1859, aged 75 years, 3 months & 10 days.
147.
WILLIAM HOYLE, born in Lancashire, England, died March 18th, 1855, in the 83rd year of his age. [48]
How beautiful it is for man to die, Upon the walls of Zion to be called;
Like a watchman and weary sentinel, To put his armour off and rest in Heaven.
148.
JANE, wife of William HOYLE, died Dec. 1st, 1847, in the 70th year of her age.
Farewell, no more I tread your ground,
No more to need the gospel sound;
My feet have reached the heavenly shore,
I know no imperfection more.
Let friends no more my sufferings mourn,
Nor view my relicks with concern,
Or cause to drop the pitying tear,
I've got beyond the reach of fear.
Through tribulation sharp and long,
I'm brought to join the sinless throng. .
Glory to God for every woe, For every pain I felt below.
STEPHEN, son of William and Jane HOYLE, born May 21, 1816, died March 7, 1849.
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MIDDLE SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. III.
149.
RAPHAEL HOYLE, son of William and Jane Hoyle, born 18 May, 1804, in the town Bermingham, England, and died the 13th of Aug. at Newburgh. [49] That gifted soul, at whose control, The canvas glowed before him, Hath passed away-The night winds play Their mournful requiem o'er him.
150.
JANE HOYLE, daughter of William and Jane Hoyle, born Jan. 18, 1800, in the town of Lancaster, England, and died the 8 Sept., 1835, at Newburgh.
Jesus, Saviour of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the waves of trouble roll, While the tempest still is high;
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Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storms of life are past, Safe into thy bosom guide; O receive my soul at last.
151.
Brown stone marked E. J. A. 152.
In memory of CHRISTEAN, wife of John HUTCHINGS, who departed this life August 24th, 1808, aged 24 Years, 1 M. & 15 D.
And you, my friend, look down and view, The hollow, grasping tomb, This gloomy prison waits for you When e'er the summons comes.
153.
In memory of ROBERT GILMORE, died Oct. 16, 1852, aged 32 years. Also, ANDREW GILMORE, died March 29, 1853, aged 21 years.
154.
JOHN JAMES, son of John and Margaret RINGLAND, died Aug. 1st, 1835; Æ 4 years, 8 months.
155.
I. H. S. Erected by John BRANAGAN, in memory of his wife ROSEY, who died 16th July, 1835, aged 48 years, A native of the town land of Balley, County Down, Ireland. [50]
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
156.
I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of MARGARET, wife of James CRENEY, who died May 7, 1848, in the 41 yr. of her age. A native of County Down, Ireland.
Affliction sore long time I bore, Physicians were in vain, Till God was pleased to take me home, And ease me of my pain.
Erected by her affectionate husband.
157.
In memory of DAVID S. HILL, died Dec. 25, 1837, aged 32 ys., 2 mo's, 21 ds.
158.
JULIA ANN CROPSY, died Sept. 6th, 1871, aged 77 years.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
159.
The grave of PHEBE WOOD, who died July 25th, 1832, Æ 48 ys.
160.
In memory of HANNAH HAINES, died December 27th, 1842, aged 65 yrs., 10 mos. & 22 dy's.
161.
In memory of 3 daughters of James and Isabella RAM- SEY. ACHSAH ANN, who died Sept. 9th, 1832, aged 21 mo's & 4 days; HANNAH F., who died Aug. 13th, 1841, aged 1 year; ISABELLA C., who died May 7th, 1845, aged 9 years, & mo's & 5 days.
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
162.
Died, 22 Dec., 1828, ACHSAH HAINES, aged 21 years, 7 m's, 21 days.
163.
In memory of SAMUEL BELKNAP, son of Samuel and Mary Belknap, who departed this life June the 13th, 1808, aged 11 y's, 5 mo's, 4 d's.
164.
In memory of ANNE HOLMES, wife of Burroughs Holmes, who departed this life August the 1st, 1802, aged 65 years and 20 days.
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MIDDLE SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. III.
165.
Sacred to the memory of BURROUGHS HOLMES, who departed this life November 7th, 1810, - yrs., 10 months. [51]
166.
In memory of RUBEN, son of Burroughs and Anna HOLMES, who departed this life January 26, 1819, aged 61 years, 4 months and 4 days.
I go the way of all the earth and am as water spilled on the ground; Yea, my flesh shall rest in hope: For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth, and mine eyes shall behold and not another.
167.
In memory of CATHARINE REILLEY, who departed this life Oct. 23, 1822, in the 67 th year of her age. Also, her dau'r, ELIZABETH, wife of David McWILLIAMS, who de- parted this life Oct. 13, 1834, in the 43d year of her age.
When musing sorrow weeps the past,
And mourns the present pain, T'is sweet to think of peace at last, And feel that death is gain.
168.
ISABELLA, wife of James C. RAMSEY, who died Feb. 22, 1853, in her 44th year.
She had part in the first resurrection; on such the second death hath no power. Rev. 20: 6.
169.
Here was interred the mortal remains of ROBERT WAD- DINGTON, who departed this life March 15, 1837, in the 49th year of his age. A native of Oiley, Yorkshire, England.
170.
In memory of BENJAMIN CASE, JR., who died Aug. 9th, 1823, aged 57 years.
171.
In memory of ANN D. CASE, who died March 2d, 182S, aged 39 years.
172.
I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of SUSAN DOUGHER- TY, who died Sept. 25th, 1830, aged 23 years. A native of the Parish of Cloonc, Co. Leitrim, Ireland.
Requiescat in pace.
Erected by her affectionate and loving sister, Sarah Dougherty.
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
173.
In memory of CATHARINE, daughter of Nath. and Eliza BURLING, who died June 2d, 1836, /E 14 years, 7 mo., 3 d's. O think of me when I am dead, And the wild flowers growing o'er my head;
Then pity the faults and drop a tear
O'er the grave of her no longer here.
174.
In memory of JOHN MACKIN, who died Sept. 7, 1830, aged 28 years. Erected by his brother Charles.
175.
Sacred to the memory of ELIZA ANN, daughter of James T. and Eliza J. MOORE, who departed this life June 22nd, 1875, aged 51 years, 11 months & 8 days.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
176.
Sacred to the memory of ELIZA JANE, wife of James T. MOORE, who departed this life May 14th, 1874, aged 75 years, 8 months & 19 days.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
177.
Sacred to the memory of JAMES T. MOORE, who de- parted this life July 4th, 1841, aged 45 years, 9 months and 1 day. This stone is erected to his memory by his affection- ate widow.
It is appointed unto all men once to die. Heb. 9: 27.
178.
Died, June 13, 1820, JAMES, son of James T. and Eliza MOORE, Æ 1 year, 5 m's, 10 days. Also, 23 Aug., 1832, HELLEN, Æ 7 m's, 5 days.
179.
In memory of JAMES W. MILLER, born October 31, 1791, died June 2, 1868, aged 76 yrs., 7 mo., 2 days.
180.
In memory of ELIZA DOBBIN, wife of James W. MIL- LER, Born in the City of New York, October 7th, 1799, Died May 17th, 1856, Aged 56 years, 7 months & 10 days. Hav- ing been a member of the 1st Associate Reformed Church of Newburgh between 30 & 40 years.
It doth not yet appear what I shall be, but I know that when He shall appear I shall be like Him, for I shall see Him as he is.
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MIDDLE SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. III.
181.
In memory of DAVID MILLER, Born April 23, 1767, Died Feb. 16, 1843, aged 75 years, 8 months & 24 days.
He died in the full consolation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, of which he lived in the profession of for about fifty years. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
182.
In memory of ANN, consort of David MILLER, Born Sept. 26, 1764, Died May 17, 1841, aged 76 years, 7 months & 21 days. [52]
She finished her course in full assurance of faith, in that Saviour, whom she had served nearly sixty years as a member of his church.
183.
MARTHA M. MILLER, wife of Jonah DECKER, died Aug, 2, 1865, aged 62 years & 17 days.
184.
The grave of CHARLES MILLER, M. D., who died 26 March, 1826, aged 30 years & 11 months.
185.
Sacred to the memory of HANNAH, the relict of Abel BELKNAP, Esqr., who died June 5th, 1815, Aged 61 years and 7 months.
Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh.
186.
Sacred to the memory of ABEL BELKNAP, Esqr., who departed this life November 15th, 1804, aged 65 years, 10 months and 2 days.
In him were united all those amiable qualities which could not fail ren- dering him so deservedly dear to his family and friends. His life was such as did honour to his profession, dignified the Christian and bespoke him the meek and sincere disciple of Jesus.
His body here beneath this tranquil sod
Shall rise renewed to everlasting blişs, Quickened by him whose power is infinite.
187.
Died, March, 21, 1829, ISAAC AMERMAN, in the 47 year of his age.
188.
Died, Aug. 20, 1799, ROBERT AMERMAN, aged 1 yr., 20 d's.
189.
Sacred to the memory of DERRICK AMERMAN, who de- parted this life Mar. 4, 1826, in the 67th year of his age.
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
Also, MARY, his wife, who departed this life Feb. 24, 1835, in the 72d year of her age. [53]
Filial love make the testimony, corresponding, it is believed, with the record on high. They walked with God, then slept with Jesus, and their flesh now rests in hope.
190.
Died, Oct. 6, 1797, CHANCY AMERMAN, aged 1 year, 10 mo. & 27 days.
191.
ALICE VENETTA DAVIS, adopted daughter of T. W. and C. A. SPENCER, born Oct. 25, 1859, died May 4, 1876.
192.
Died, 18 Aug., 1827, MOSES B. CLARK, aged 35 years, . 26 days.
193.
In memory of MARTHA CLARK, who died October 3, 1796, Aged 12 years, 3 months & 8 days.
194.
Here lieth the body of JOHN BARRY, who departed this life Oct. 3d, A. D., 1797, aged 48 years.
195.
In memory of HANNAH F. CLEMENT, who departed this life on the 4th of May, 1807, Aged 20 years, 4 months and 9 days.
196.
In memory of ADALINE CLEMENT, who departed this life January 7th, 1814, Aged 2 years, 8 months and 15 days.
197.
In memory of HOWELL BUCKINGHAM, who died Feb'y 20, 1793, in the 8 month of his age.
· Death oft destroys parents joys.
198.
KATE, infant daughter of Robert S. and Mary E. HAL- STEAD, born Feb. 24, 1849, died Aug. 31, 1849.
199.
The grave of ROBERT S. HALSTEAD, died October 18, 1854, aged 35 yrs., 5 months, 25 days.
200.
GEORGE GLACKMEYER, 1823-1896. His wife, CHAR- LOTTE A. HALSTEAD, 1823-1863.
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MIDDLE SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. III.
201.
Capt. C. HALSTEAD, died June 29th, 1860, aged 70 years, 9 mo's, 26 d's. [54]
No fading of the cheek of health forwarned us of decay;
No shadow from the spirit land fell round our father's way.
The light of his good life went down as sink behind the hill
The glory of a setting sun, clear, suddenly and still.
202.
The grave of TABITHA, wife of Capt. Charles HAL- STEAD, died Aug. 8th, 1850, aged 49 years, 3 mo's & 2 days. 203.
The grave of CHARLOTTE, wife of Capt. Charles HAL- STEAL, died 16 Jan., 1834, aged 44 years. Also, of STE- PHEN HENRY, their son, who died 1 March, 1833, Æ 1 yr., 4 m's, 16 days.
204.
In memory of MARGARET COLE, who died August 12th, 1833, aged 75 years. Also, JOSEPH COLE, who died Sep- tember 5th, 1857, in the 80th year of his age. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
205.
In memory of SARAH ELIZABETH IRWIN, who died August 17th, 1849, aged 6 months & 17 days. Also, MAR- GARET JANE IRWIN, who died June 2nd, 1856, aged 2 years & 9 months.
Oh, Jeney dear it is hard to part, It draws the cords around our heart, But soon in Heaven we hope to meet, And sit with you at Jesus feet.
206.
In memory of HENRY CAUGHEY, drowned Sept. 11, 1851, aged 23 yrs., 1 mo. & 11 days.
207.
Here lies the body of ROBERT CROSS, who departed this life the 30 of October, 1803, aged seven years.
208.
Here lie interred the mortal remains of WILLIAM GIL- LESPIE. He died on the 13th of September, 1813, aged 76 years. For forty years an Elder in the Church of God. [55] A lover of the truth as it is in Jesus; A friend of good men; A helper of the Christian cause. His life was an example of the power of religion; nis death an evidence of the peace [it ca]n bestow. Pause, Reader, [and ask] thy bosom, whether this shall ever be written, with truth over thy grave.
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
209.
Died, 5th Sept., 1823, WM. ROBINSON, son of Elijah and Jane SNEDEN, aged 1 year, 8 mo's and 4 d's. Also, 29th May, 1824, SARAH EUNICE, their daughter, aged 9 mo's & 24 d's.
210.
In memory of Jane, wife of John ANDERSON, who de- parted this life March 6th, 1815, in the 45th year of her age. 211.
In memory of JOHN ANDERSON, who departed this life May 8th, 1816, aged 52 years.
212.
In memory of CHRISTIANNA ANDERSON, died May 7th, 1855, aged 60 years.
213.
In memory of ELIZABETH GREGORY, who died Nov. 24th, 1820, Aged 8 years and 4 months.
214.
In memory of HEZEKIAH McKUNE, who died April 28th, 1826, aged 35 years, 6 months and 11 days.
215.
Died, 20th Jan., 1824, HELLEN, wife of Robert McKUNE, in her 55th year.
Go home my friend, and cease your tears,
I must lie here till Christ appears.
Repent in time, while time you have; There's no repentance in the grave.
216.
In memory of ROBERT McKUNE, who died July 2nd, 1843, aged 82 years and 20 days. 217.
In memory of SUSAN, daughter of Wm. and Sarah TAY- LOR, who departed this life Dec'r 31, 1806, aged 4 years, 1 month & 17 days.
Sleep, dearest babe, and take thy rest; Thou art called home as is thought best.
218.
ANN J. WILSON, died Dec. 13, 1893, aged 76 years, 8 months & 8 days.
219.
ALICIA WILSON, died April 25, 1883, in the 72 year of her age. ISABELLA WILSON, died July 30, 1886. In the 67th year of her age.
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MIDDLE SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. III.
220.
In memory of ISABELLA, wife of Robert WILSON, who departed this life May 30th, 1821, in the 37th year of her age.
ROBERT WILSON, died Dec. 2, 1863, in his 84 year.
221.
Sacred to the memory of JOHN BROWN, whose earthly pilgrimage terminated Oct. 1st, 1825, in the 68th year of his age.
A sinner saved by grace. His life was turmoil; But his end was peace, through an humble hope of the mercy of God in our Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
Also, departed this mortal life on the 11 Sept, 1829, ALICE, wife of John BROWN, in the 69th year of her age. [56]
The sting of death is sin; the strength of sin is the law; but thanks be to God which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
222.
Here lieth the mortal remains of EDWARD BROWN, who departed this life July 25, 1820, aged 25 years.
In the 'humble hope of a glorious resurrection, through the merits of the Redeemer.
223.
Died, 24 July, 1831, EDWARD, infant son of James S. and Sarah S. BROWN, Æ 7 m's.
Suffer little children to come unto me.
224.
In memory of WILLIAM McKINLEY, who departed this life July 18th, 1804, in the 46th year of his age. Also, of MARY, daughter of William and Margaret Mckinley, who departed this life January 14th, 1816, in the 16th year of her age.
While pity prompts the rising sigh, O, may this truth impress With awful power, "I too must die," Sink deep in every breast.
225.
To the memory of CORNELIUS DE WITT, who departed this life on the 5th of December, 1809, in the 28th year of his age.
226.
To the memory of JOHN DE WITT, who departed this life on the 28th day of April, 1808, in the 57th year of his age. [57]
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
227.
In memory of ANDREW DE WITT, who died Oct. 25, 1840, in the 56 year of his age.
228.
Sacred to the memory of RICHARD DE WITT, who de- parted this life Nov. 5th, 1800, aged 18 years, 7 months and 2 days.
229.
In memory of MILES DE WITT, who departed this life, November 15th, 1812, in the thirteenth year of his age.
230.
In memory of JANE, daughter of James and Jane ROD- MAN, who died Nov. 5, 1840, aged 11 years and 9 mo.
231.
The grave of JAMES RODMAN, who departed this life January 6th, 1805, Aged 54 years. Also, of JANE, his wife, who departed this life December 10th, 1843, Aged 80 years. 232.
Died, at Newburgh, 18 Jan., 1830, SARAH HARRIS, neice of John Harris, aged 27 years.
Cheerful I leave this vale of tears, Where pain and sorrows grow; Welcome the day that ends my toils, And every scene of woe.
233.
In memory of JOHN HARRIS, son of John and Phebe Harris, who departed this life April the 9th, 1808, Aged 2 years, 1 month, 27 days. (Lines imperfect.)
234.
In memory of JERED POST, who departed this life March the 17th, 1808, aged 24 years, 1 month and 27 days.
My time on earth is done, you see,
. For the great judge hath sent for me, Whose call I am ready to obey, And launch into eternal day. 235.
In memory of PHEBE HARRIS, wife of John Harris, who departed this life February the 14th, 1806, aged 27 years, 5 months and 19 days.
What e'er of mild affection was beloved,
Revered of virtue or of sense approved, What e'er candour female bosoms know, Once warmed the gentle heart, that rests below.
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MIDDLE SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. III.
236.
The grave of JANE AMELIA, daughter of William and Martha SUTHERLAND, who died Feb. 1, 1841, aged 18 y'rs, 4 mo's, 9 days.
237.
In memory of LYDIA, daughter of William & Martha SUTHERLAND, who died August 27, 1844, aged 19 years & 6 mo's.
238.
The grave of MARY ANN, wife of James DEGROFF, daughter of William & Martha Sutherland, who died March 25, 1852, aged 39 years, 1 mo. & 9 days.
239.
WILLIAM HALSTEAD, died May 23, 1866, aged 49 y'rs, 9 mo's & 28 days.
240.
The grave of CHARLOTTE HALSTEAD, daughter of Thomas & Mary SMITH, died Jan. 16th, 1851, aged 16 years, 2 mo's & 5 days.
So fades the lovely, blooming flower, Frail smiling solace of an hour; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasures only bloom to die.
241.
In memory of DINAH C. SKADEN, wife of Albertson SMITH, died Oct. 20, 1858, aged 30 Yr's, 7 mo's, 10 d's.
242.
In memory of AUGUSTA, died Aug. 12th, 1855 Aged 3 months; MARY JANE, died Jan. 9th, 1858, Aged 1 year & 3 months. Children of Augustus B. & Margaret A. GRE- GORY.
243.
The grave of MARGARET ANN, wife of Augustus B. GREGORY, & daughter of Thomas G. & Jane Stanbrough, died May 16th, 1859, aged 33 years, 7 months & 1 day.
Sleep on now and take thy rest,
Early called, God thought it best.
Make not my grave a place of tears, But let the dear ones bring,
To cheer their mother's lonely home, The blossoms of the Spring.
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
244.
JAMES B., died Oct. 15, 1870, aged 20 yrs., 7 mos, 7 d's. EDDIE C., died April 26, 1871, aged 1 y'r, 4 mo's, 14 d's. Sons of T. G. & M. H. STANBROUGH.
245.
In memory of JANE EAGER, wife of T. G. STAN- BROUGH, died May 23rd, 1861, aged 72 years, 7 months & 27 days. Blessed are the Dead who die in the Lord.
246.
In memory of THOS. G. STANBROUGH, died Sept. 7th, 1862, aged 72 years, 6 mo's and 18 days. The memory of the just is blessed.
247.
MARY ALICE, daughter of Thomas G. and Mary STAN- BROUGH, died Oct. 24, 1873, aged 18 years, 9 months, 21 d's.
Be ye also ready.
248.
The grave of CATHARINE ELECTA, daughter of Thomas G. and Jane STANBROUGH, died Jan'y 29, 1839, aged 18 years, 7 months & 3 days.
Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
249.
ELVIRA MONELL, wife of Peter M. STANBROUGH, born March 13, 1832, died Nov. 19, 1861.
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
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HENRY T., son of P. M. and E. M. STANBROUGH, born July 2, 1864, died Nov. 10, 1864.
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JANE C. LAWSON, died June 1, 1868, In the 42 year of her age.
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JOSEPH LAWSON, died March 7, 1863, In the 35th year of his age.
253.
JOHN K. LAWSON, died April 12th, 1861, aged 39 years. Our dear JENNIE, died Feb. 28, 1871, Aged 14 years.
254.
In memory of MARGARET LAWSON, who departed this life Nov. 19th, 1846, in the 60th year of her age.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
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In memory of JOHN LAWSON, who departed this life July 18, 1833, in the 48th year of his age. [58]
256.
THEODORE BEZA LAWSON, who departed this life Aug. 5th, 1832, Æ 8 y'rs, 7 mo's, 18 days.
257.
Sacred to the memory of ROBERT GARDINER, who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, May 30, 1769, and died in New- burgh, March 3d, 1831, in the 62d year of his age; and of JANE, his wife, daughter of Benjamin SMITH, who died August 29th, 1803, aged 36 years, 10 months and 20 days. [59]
258.
To our dear Mother SYBIL, relict of the late Robert GARDINER, born Oct. 5, 1784, died Nov. 11, 1854. [60]
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