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103
SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. IV.
49.
In memory of JULIANER MANDEVILL, Daughter of Jacob and Julianer Mandevill, who departed this life July the 15th, 1794, aged 2 years and 5 months.
50
In memory of MARY MANDEVILL, who departed this life on the 10th of November, 1802, aged seventy-one years, eight months and twenty days.
51.
In memory of MARTHA REEVE, Daughter of Benjamin S. and Mary Reeve, who departed this life November 13th, 1809, aged 20 years, 4 months, 27 days. The last token of parental affection.
52.
In memory of MARY, Consort of Benjamin S. REEVE, who departed this life, May 4th, 1813, Aged 43 years, 3 months and 22 days.
The last token of conjugal affection.
53.
In memory of JULIANNA GOLDSMITH, who died Dec. 8th, 1836, aged 60 years, 10 months & 29 days.
54.
Died, 21st July, 1835, JANE ANN CLOUGH, wife of Rev. Simon Clough, of New York City, aged 39 years, 11 months & 22 days, and mother of Frederick William Decoudres, who was lost on board Sloop Neptune, 23 Nov., 1824, aged 8 years, 5 mo's, and lies interred at her left hand. [98]
55.
In memory of SAMUEL PATTON, who died April 5, 1842, aged 30 years.
Therefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh.
56.
In memory of WILLIAM MAXWELL, who died May 7th, 1846, Aged 58 years. A native of County Down, Ireland.
57.
In memory of JANE MAXWELL, who died August 29. 1836, aged 19 years.
Friends and physicians could not save,
This mortal body from the grave; We hope her spirit has gone above,
For to enjoy our Saviour's love ..
104
OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
58.
In memory of AGNES, daughter of John and Agnes FITCHEY, died August, 1831 Aged 6 months.
59.
In memory of HENRY SMITH, son of Eveline E. BRUN- DAGE, died Nov. 18, 1835, Æ 1 y'r, 9 m's, 2 days.
Who was willing to depart and leave this mortal shore,
To where sickness, pain and care will never reach him more, O! yes, methinks, in peaceful hope of that sweet rest on high,
He did resign his soul to him who once for him did die.
60.
Died, Aug. 31st, 1827, NATHANIEL W. BRUNDAGE, aged 71 years, 7 months & 19 days. 61.
In memory of MILES WATSON, who died 18 Aug., 1798, Aged 65 years.
62.
Died, Aug. 5, 1832, SARAH E., Daughter of Lemuel and Abigail MARSTON, Æ 1 mo., 15 d's.
63.
In memory of ESTHER, wife of George MECKLEM, who departed this life February 24th, 1808, Aged 22 years, 5 months and 7 days. Also, WILLIAM MECKLEM, her son, who departed this life February 19, 1818, Aged 5 weeks and 1 day.
64.
ELIZABETH W., daughter of George & Jane McCANN, died Oct. 5, 1843, Æ 6 mo's, 5 d's.
65.
MARGARET A., daughter of George and Jane McCANN, died Sept. 28, 1843, Æ 10 y'rs, 9 mo's.
66.
Sacred to the memory of THOMAS GREENFIELD, who departed this life Dec. 13th, 1856, Aged 51 years, 9 months and 5 days. A native of Tullymakill, County Down, Ireland. Farewell, my friends, my life is past,
My love for you so long did last; Now for me no more trouble take,
But love one another for my sake.
67.
Sacred to the memory of AGNES, wife of Michael GREENFIELD, who departed this life March 2d, 1858, aged
·
105
SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. IV.
78 years, 6 months. A native of Tullymakill, Co. Down, Ireland.
Though o'er thy fragil form the dust is thrown, Thy image live enshrined within our hearts, And those true virtues, which so brightly shone, In sweet remembrance still some light imparts; But, ah, 'tis all thou hast, Oh! death to claim, The spirit hast escaped thy chilling power; Thrown off its weight of earthliness to gain
A crown of life, and dwell in heaven's own bower.
68
Died, 25 March, 1829, AMOS WHITNEY, a native of Bos- ton, aged 33 years.
Be ye also ready. 69.
In memory of ISABELLA, wife of Robert McCUTCH- EON, who died July 22d, 1846, aged 45 years, 2 months & 21 days. Also, MARGET ANN MCCUTCHEON, who died Sept. 2d, 1841, Aged 1 year, 4 months & 13 days. Also, ISA- BELLA, who died June 22nd, 1846, aged 9 months & 2 days. 70.
The grave of DANIEL CARLISLE, Who departed this life Jan. 3rd, 1831, Aged 63 Years, 11 months and 8 days. A native of the County Down, Ireland.
71.
Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM CARLISLE, a native of the County Down, Ireland, who died December 17th, 1840, Aged 47 years, 10 mo's & 17 days.
Friend rever'd, this small memorial take, 'Tis all, alas, a sorrowful wife can make; On this frail stone to mark her husband's worth, And claim the spot which holds the sainted earth.
72.
The grave of three children of William and Elizabeth CARLISLE, who died young.
73.
In memory of MARGARET F., daughter of John and Sarah MCCUTCHEON, who died March 25, 1836, Æ 1 year, 4 mo's, 29 d's.
74.
In memory of AGNES, wife of William GLASS, of New York, died 25 May, 1840, aged 28 years, 9 months & 25 days.
And Jesus said unto her, "I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."
106
OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
75.
In memory of JANE, wife of Hugh MCCUTCHEON, who departed this life Oct. 13th, 1831. A native of the County Down, Ireland. Aged 60 years.
76.
(East.) JOHN HAYS, died Jan. 29, 1845, aged 30 y'rs. Mother and sister cease to mourn, wipe every eye, The righteous soul will never die.
(West.) Rowland Hays, Died Dec'r 23, 1841, aged 28 years. Hugh Hayes, Died March 12, 1843, aged 20 years.
77.
In memory of JOHN WICKHAM CORWIN, Son of Eli H. & Mary Corwin, who died Dec. 29th, 1812, aged 1 y'r, 11 mo's. 78.
In memory of THOMAS MCCREERY, who died Feb. 28, 1842, aged 63 years.
79.
Sacred to the memory of BRUESTER J., son of Daniel and Prona CORWIN, who died Oct. 2, 1816, aged 1 year, 3 mo's & 26 days. HANNAH JANE CORWIN, died Feb. 20, 1828, aged 4 years, & 7 days.
80.
Died, June 10, 1829, ELEANOR, wife of Timothy WOOD, aged 69 years & 8 months.
81.
Plain stone marked H. W. 82.
Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH VELTMAN, who departed this life Mar. 29th, 1853, Aged 73 years and 1 month.
83.
In memory of FRANCIS BROWN, who departed this life July 22nd, A. D., 1819, Aged 56 years, 2 months and 7 days. In him shone conspicuously the Saint, the Father and the Husband.
84.
In memory of FRANCIES BROWN, who died January the 11th, 1803, in the 34th year of her age. 85.
Here lies the body of ISABELLA BUSHFIELD, wife of James Bushfield, who departed this life the 13th of March, 1804, aged fifty-nine years.
In silence here I lie, confined to my tomb,
Until that great and general day, when saints will be brought home; When my Saviour, Jesus, bids me rise, to take iny seat above,
Forever with the blood washed throng to sing redeeming Love.
107
SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. IV.
86.
In memory of JANE BUSHFIELD, who died Feb. 17, 1826, aged 36 years, 5 months.
87.
The grave of MARTHA EMILY WRIGHT, born Sept. 11, 1835, died in Brooklyn, N. Y., May 17, 1897. [99]
88.
FREDERICK E. S. WRIGHT, son of George W. and Han- nah Wright, born in Newburgh, Sept. 9, 1843, Enlisted at Brooklyn in Co. B, 14th Reg., N. Y. S. M., Sept. 6, 1862; Wounded at Gettysburg, July 1st, died in Hospital at that place July 27, 1863.
Be still and know that I am God, And humbly bow beneath His rod, And saying, with faith in Jesus blood, " Thy will be done." Though clouds and darkness round thee lower, Remember his Almighty power, And say in sorrow's trying hour, " Thy will be done." And when on earth our days are o'er,
We'll meet the " Loved Ones " gone before:
Wherever on that peaceful shore His will is done.
89.
In memory of MARTHA, wife of Samuel WRIGHT, who departed this life December 18th, 1818, Aged 33 years, 5 months and 7 days.
My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last trumpets joyful sound, Then burst the chains in sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise.
90
Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL WRIGHT, Who de- parted this life Feb. 15th, 1859, Aged 83 y'rs & 9 mo's. [100] 91
In memory of ELIZABETH, wife of Samuel WRIGHT, who departed this life July 14th, 1803, aged 27 years, 10 months and 25 days.
92.
(West.) ELIZABETH H., died Sept. 11th, 1826, Aged 7 mo's & 20 days. JOHN W., Died March 9th, 1836, Aged 5 years & 11 months. GEORGE W., jun., Died June 14th, 1841, Aged 2 years, 7 months & 11 days. WILLIAM B.,
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
Died Aug. 14th, 1842, Aged 7 mo's & 24 days. Children of George W. and Hannah WRIGHT.
(East.) Sacred to the memory of HANNAH SANDS, wife of Geo. W. WRIGHT, Died June 22d, 1881, Aged 77 years.
93.
Sacred to the memory of GEORGE W. WRIGHT, died Nov. 25th, 1874, Aged 74 y'rs & 4 mo.
94.
In memory of JAMES T., son of Christopher and Mary GOLLOW, died June 30, 1835, Æ 11 years, 10 mo., 24 d's. Also, JOSEPHINE, who died Dec. 19, 1840, Æ 3 years, 5 mo., 15 d's.
95.
In memory of ELIZA, wife of Joseph FRENCH, who died May 7th, 1848, Aged 42 years and 1 month.
96.
In memory of MARY ELIZABETH, daughter of Joseph and Eliza FRENCH, who died Oct. 28, 1842, aged 4 years, 6 mo's & 8 days.
97.
Broken stone, inscription wanting. 98.
In memory of TABITHA FRENCH, who died April 2, 1839, aged 64 years & 15 days.
99.
In memory of JOSEPH FRENCH, who died April 22, 1832, aged 57 years, 7 mo's & 1 day. [101]
100.
In memory of MARY ELIZABETH, Daughter of Albert and Phebe Ann NOE, who died Aug. 10, 1836, aged 1 year, 11 mo. & 18 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 its life away.
101.
In memory of MARTHA, daughter of William and Martha MAXWELL, died Oct. 24th, 1864, aged 26 y'rs, 4 mo's, 17 days.
109
SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. IV.
102.
In memory of WILLIAM MAXWELL, who died July 27, 1868, aged 44 years, 1 mo. & 22 days.
How blest the righteous when he dies, When sinks a weary soul to rest,
How mildly beams the closing eyes,
How gently heaves the expiring breast.
A holy quiet reigns around, A calm which life nor death destroys,
Nothing disturbs that peace profound, Which his unfettered soul enjoys.
Also, SUSIE L., Only daughter of William and Martha MAXWELL, died August 7, 1868, aged 1 year, 9 mo's & 23 days.
Alas, how changed that lovely flower, Which bloomed and cheered our hearts; Fair, fleeting comfort of an hour, How soon we're called to part.
103.
In memory of MARY MAXWELL, Wife of Michael W. THORP, who died Oct. 22, 1860, aged 27 years & 11 days. Thou'st gone to the grave, We no longer behold thee,
Nor tread the rough path Of the world by thy side;
But the wide arms of mercy, Are spread to enfold thee,
And sinners may hope Since the sinless has died.
104.
In memory of MARGARET ANN, daug. of Robert and Jane SMITH, died May 22, 1838, Æ 4 y's, 6 m's, 6 d's. 105.
In memory of WILLIAM MAXWELL, who died April 9, 1853, aged 74 y'rs.
106.
In memory of MARTHA, wife of William MAXWELL, died Jan. 1st, 1865, aged 66 y'rs, 10 mo's & 28 days.
107.
In memory of GEORGE, son of Wm. & Martha MAX- WELL, who died Aug. 30, 1832, Aged 5 months, 8 d's.
108.
In memory of DAVID, who died Aug. 23, 1850, aged 21 y'rs, 1 mo. & 16 d's. Also ISAAC, who died Aug. 20, 1850, aged 6 y'rs and 7 mo's. Sons of William and Martha MAX- WELL.
110
OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
109.
Sacred to the memory of MARY CROPSEY, who departed this life May 22, 1839, in the Fiftieth year of her age.
110.
In memory of WILLIAM PEACEY, Esq., who died Feb. 15th, 1836, aged 33 years. A native of Pardon Hill, near Winchcomb, Gloucestershire, England.
111.
In memory of ROBERT LAWSON, born January 15, 1785, died March 28, 1856. [102]
112.
Sacred to the memory of NANCY, wife of Robert LAW- SON, who died August 21st, 1849, Aged 58 years, 5 months and 17 days.
And while living, a kind and devoted wife and mother.
113.
The grave of ELMIRA, daughter of Robert and Nancy LAWSON, wife of John R. Wiltsie, died January 16th, 1843, aged 28 years, 7 months & 14 days.
Gone but not lost, For in memory still cherished, Lives the spirit loved most; The dust only has perished.
114.
In memory of ANDREW STEWART, who died Dec. 22, 1844, aged 57 years. A native of Argyleshire, Scotland.
115.
Sacred to the memory of MARY STEWART, wife of Robert WALLACE, who departed this life July 27, 1849, aged 28 years.
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
116.
In memory of FRANCIS A., wife of Peter DURLAND, who departed this life August 14th, 1838, aged 26 years & 8 months.
117.
Ruth, wife of RICHARD DUBOIS, died June 25, 1865, aged 39 years, 1 months & 21 days.
118.
Died, 26 July, 1828, ZACHARIAH DUBOIS, in the 31 year of his age.
111
SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. IV.
119.
The grave of RUTH, wife of ZACHARIAH DUBOIS, who died 11 Oct., 1826, aged 28 years, 6 months, 22 days. She was kind, tender and affectionate.
120.
(East.) HARRIET JACKSON, died July 18, 1853, aged 29 days. ANDREW, died Oct. 27, 1858, aged 7 y'rs, 2 mo. & 20 days.
(North.) Children of John and Clarissa STEWART.
121.
(East.) JOHN STEWART, born April 3, 1823, died Feb. 7, 1883. CLARISSA C. JACKSON, born June 28, 1826, died Dec. 7, 1870. ANNIE C. HAMMOND, died Nov. 15, 1878, aged 30 years, 10 months, 28 days.
(West.) MARGARET STEWART, died Mar. 14, 1849, aged 50 years. EMILY STEWART, born Feb. 5, 1859, died Feb. 9, 1871.
122.
The grave of FLORA, wife of ALEXANDER PROUD- FOOT, died 7 June, 1831, aged 27 y's, 9 m's. [103]
123. Plain stone without inscription.
124.
JOHN PROUDFOOT, 7th N. Y. Independent Battery, Vols., died March 4, 1884, Aged 57 years. 125.
ELIZABETH ANN WILSON, died 22 March, 1827, aged 22 years.
126.
ELIZABETH WILSON, died 9 Aug., 1821, aged 56 years. 127. He is faithful and true that has promised.
In memory of HELEN, daug. of Alexander and Janet STEELE, Born April 29, 1820, died Sept. 21, 1830. Also, of ALEXANDER, 16 Aug., 1831, Æ 18 d's.
128.
" Why seek ye thee living among the dead."
In memory of JENET, wife of Alexander STEELE, A na- tive of Mid Lothian, Scotland, Aged 58 years. Also, their daughter, BARBARA BALFOUR, A native of Newburgh, Fifeshire, Scotland, in her 35th year.
112
OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
129.
By a beloved daughter. Mother. SARAH LEDYARD, born Dec. 22, 1789, died March 29, 1866.
Unto thee, O God, I commend my Spirit.
130.
In memory of JOHN LEDYARD, born At Groton, Conn., Feb. 27, 1794, died At Newburgh, N. Y., April 3, 1854. [104]
Our hearth is desolate.
131.
MARY OSBORNE, Relict of Robert BLAIR, died Oct. 26, 1841, aged 73 years, 2 mo's and 8 days.
A tender mother. 132.
Died, 27 July, 1827, WILLIAM, son of John and Sarah LEDYARD, Æ 1 y'r, 11 m's & 2 d's.
133.
Stone without inscription. 134.
In memory of MARGARET TRUMPORE, who died April 11th, 1845, in the 84th year of her age.
There the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest.
135.
Died, 15th Aug. 1825, ELCY WARD, dau'r of Isaac and Elizabeth TRUMPORE, aged 5 years, 6 mo's, 21 days. 136.
In memory of CAROLINE A. C., daughter of Thomas PHILIPS, jr., who died Feb. 7th, 1845, in the 24th Year of her Age.
137.
THOMAS PHILLIPS, jr. died Sept. 23, 1827, aged 37 y'rs, 11 mo's, 15 days. Also, his wife, SARAH M. SEELY, died Sept. 26, 1870, aged 67 years. [105]
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
138.
Erected to the memory of JOHN WOOD, who left New York Monday afternoon, Aug. 6, 1827, to visit his friends at Newburgh, and was drowned near this village the same evening, in the 32 year of his age. (Two lines illegible.)
Silent grave, to thee I trust, This precious part of worthy dust; Keep it safe, O sacred tomb,
Until a wife shall ask for room.
113
SOUTH SECTION, OR NO. IV.
139.
Erected in memory of REBECCA, relict of John WOOD, who died 16 Nov., 1828, aged 22 years, 10 m's, 4 days. My Lord did call, I obey, To meet and with him dwell; The last great debt I now have paid, And bid this world farewell.
140.
In memory of THOMAS, son of John D. and Harriet Ame- lia PHILLIPS, who died 2 Dec., 1829, aged 1 year, 7 mo's, 12 days. Also, JAMES DUFFIE, their son, who died 9 Feb., 1837, aged 1 y'r, 6 mo's, 2 d's.
God took thee in his mercy (remainder illegible).
141.
In memory of WILLIAM PHILIPS, who departed this life Aug. 11, 1832, aged 63 years, 5 mo. & 1 day.
West Section, or No. V.
1.
To the memory of Lieut. WILLIAM BELKNAP, of the Revolutionary Army, who Departed This Life July 18th, 1831, in the 81st Year of his age. [106]
2.
Here are the remains of a Mother in Israel, Mrs. LYDIA RIGGS, who after a life of the most exemplary piety, slept in Jesus, Jan. 9th, 1824, Aged 86 years and 10 months. [106a] Grave the Guardian of her dust, Grave the treasury of the skies,
Every atom of thy dust Rests in hope again to rise.
3.
Here moulder the remains of the Soldier, the Patriot and the Christian, SAMUEL BELKNAP. Ardent in the cause of Liberty, he stood forth in defence of his country in the hour of her utmost need. At Lexington and Bunkers Hill, and at White Plains, he fought [nobly. For many years a member of the Legislature of his native state, and After passing a long life in the practice of every Christian virtue, he died, as he had lived, faithful alike to his country and his God, on the 31st day of March, 1821, aged 86 years.] [107] 4.
In memory of ISAAC BELKNAP, who died April 29th, 1815, in the 82nd year of his age. Was a native of the town of Wolburn, Massachusets, and was decended from one of three Brothers, who came from Lancashire, England, about the year 1625, and settled in Boston. He was a firm friend to his country in her darkest times, a zealous supporter of American liberty, A kind and affectionate husband, a ten- der and indulgent father. For about two years before his death he became a bright example of real piety, and died in the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ.
A flower, a vapor, a shade, a span, Serve to illustrate the frail life of man; And they who longest live survive to see The certainty of death, of life the vanity.
5.
Sacred to the memory of ALDEN BELKNAP, who de- parted this life March 27th, 1862, aged 81 years.
115
WEST SECTION, OR NO. V.
6.
Sacred to the memory of ELIZA, wife of Alden BELK- NAP, who departed this life May 13, 1836, aged 42 years.
7.
· [This stone has crumbled away for about one-half of its surface. The upper part is gone with the exception of the words] Capt. and R. I. On the lower half is Walter Chalo- ner, Esq., aged 63 years.
8.
Died, 28 Sept., 1834, MARGARET, daughter of William and Ann Whitehead, and wife of Jubal Tice, in her 37th year. Also, 22 July, 1831, HENRIETTA, their daug'r, Æ 5 months.
9.
In memory of two infant children of James and Elizabeth WHITEHEAD.
10.
Died, 8 April, 1832, ELIZA, wife of James WHITE- HEAD, aged 31 years, 7 m's, 24 d's.
11.
OLIVE GOODSELL, May 31, 1822. 12.
In memory of PHOEBE MARRITT, who departed this life June 4th, 1787, Aged 14 Years, 11 Months.
13.
Here Lies the Body Of MARTHA MERRITT, Wife of Caleb Merritt, born January the 10th, 1736, and departed this life, June the 24th, 1783, Aged forty-seven Years, five Months and fourteen days.
Here lies my Friend, I hope at Rest; God called her hence, He thought it best.
14.
In memory of CALEB MERRITT, who departed this life the 29th of November, 1793, aged 58 years, 4 months and 1 day.
15.
Here Lyes the Body of SAMUEL MERRITT, Who depart- ed this Life October the 4th, 1770, Aged 5 Years and 9 Months.
116
OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
16.
Here Lyes the Body of PHEBE MERRITT, Daughter of Caleb Merritt, Who Departed this Life the 12 September, 1770, Aged 10 Years, 1 Month and 10 days.
17
Erected to the memory of UNDRILL MERRITT, husband of Mary Merritt, who departed this Life Nov. the 19th, 1804, Aged 34 years, 10 months & 11 days.
18.
Here Lyes the Body of GLORIANA MERRITT, Wife of George Merritt, Who Departed This Life Sept. the 13th, 1765, Aged 51 Years, 5 months and 13 days. Here in dust to Remain,
Until Jesus her Lord Doeth Come Again.
19.
Here Lyes The Body of GEORGE MERITT, Deceased, Feb. ye 20 Day, 1759, In The 48th Year of His Age. My Friend Is Gone, I Hope To Rest, God Calls Him First As He Thought Best.
20.
Here Lyes the Body of GABRIEL MERRITT, Son of George Merritt, Was Born in the Year of Our Lord, 1744, May the 1st, And Departed this Life in the Year 1776, Janu- ary the 5th, aged 31 Years, 7 Months And 5 Days. [108]
21
In memory of LEVINAH, wife of Eleazer GIDNEY, who departed this life November 11th, 1761, aged 24 years, 6 months and 2 days. [109]
22.
In memory of JOHN ORR, born in the County of Antrim, Ireland, Died 10th October, 1813, Aged 37 years.
23.
Died, 20 May, 1819, MARY DENTON, aged 23 years. 24.
In memory of THOMAS, the son of Robert and Elizabeth DENTON, who departed this life the 21st of January, 1795, aged 4 years, 28 days. [110]
25.
In memory of ROBERT DENTON, who departed this life on 9th day of December, in the year of our Lord, 1801, in the 46th year of his age.
117
WEST SECTION, OR NO. V.
26.
In memory of RUFUS, son of Eleazer and Mary GIDNEY, who departed this life March 1, 1803, aged 3 days.
27.
In memory of STEPHEN, son of Eleaz'r and Mary GID- NEY, who departed this life July 22nd, 1800, aged 10 months and 10 days.
28.
In memory of JOHN, son of Eleazer and Mary GIDNEY, who departed this life Nov., [17]98. (Remainder illegible.) 29.
In memory of REBECKAH, daughter of Eleazer and Mary GIDNEY, who departed this life May 9, 1794, aged 7 days.
30.
In memory of JANE, wife of John PATTON, died July 12, 1846, Aged 42 years.
31.
In memory of BETHIA, relict of Gilbert KING, who died Nov. 23, 1839, Aged 78.
32.
In memory of GILBERT KING, who died Jan. 10, 1835, aged 76 years.
33.
Stone marked S. B.
34.
In memory of JACOB CARPENTER, who died 6 March, 1825, in his 50 year. [111]
35.
In memory of EUNICE, wife of Jacob CARPENTER, who departed this life October 26, 1814, in the 37th year of her age.
36.
In memory of CALEB C. LEVET, who died Oct. 5, 18-, aged 9 years, 8 months. (Stone defaced.)
37.
Here lieth the body of PATTY, wife of Edmond GRIS- WOLD, who departed this life November 23d, 1815, Aged 41 years, 10 months, and 20 days.
118
OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
38
In memory of HENRY A. GRISWOLD, son of Edmond and Patty Griswold, who departed this life September 25th, 1807, aged 10 months and 4 days. Also, of ALEXANDER, son of Edmond and Patty Griswold, who departed this life June 3d, 1813, aged 25 days.
39.
In memory of ANN ELIZABETH GRISWOLD, who de- parted this life September the 22d, 1804, aged two years; and also of CORNELIA GRISWOLD, who departed this life May the 23d, 1805, aged 11 months and 20 days. The daugh- ters of Edmund and Patty Griswold.
Set not your hearts too much upon your children.
40.
In memory of POLLY, wife of Chancy GRISWOLD, who departed this life April 22d, 1809, aged 32 years, 10 months and 22 days. [112]
41.
In memory of MARGARET DU BOIS, Consort of John Du Bois, who departed this life on Sunday the - March, -? , Aged 67 years, 4 months & 29 days.
42.
In memory of HENRIETTA, daughter of Jeffer[son] and Sophiah REEVE, who died August 2d, 1818, Aged 11 months & 15 days.
43.
In memory of JOHN GOWDY, who departed this life 11th August, 1801, Aged 62 Years. 44.
Sacred to the memory of AUGUSTINE W. VAN SANT, who died December 22, 1836 aged 52 years, 6 mo's & 7 days. The relicks of departed worth, Lie shrouded here in gloom, And here with aching heart I make my faithful husband's tomb.
45
In memory of MARY BROWN, who died Jan. 15th, 1844, Aged 27 years.
46.
In memory of MARY BRUNDIGE, who departed this life October 6th, 1845, aged 78 years, 6 months. When every pain and every joy is o'er, Then fortune, age, discease, can wound no more; Virtues like hers with radiant luster glow, And breathe refulgent through the clouds of wo.
119
WEST SECTION, OR NO. V.
47.
In memory of THOMAS W. KELLEY, died January 15th, 1856, Aged 34 years.
48.
In memory of MARY E., daughter of Thomas Ward and Abby Ann KELLY, who died at West Point, Feb. 1st, 1834, aged 15 months.
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CATHARINE ANN, daug'r of James and Eleanor GREEN, died Sept. 21, 1827, Æ 3 years, 3 m's. Also, MOR- RIS, their son, died June 20, 1828, Æ 1 yr., 1 mo. and 11 d's. 50.
In memory of MARY TUTHILL, who died Nov. 12, 1822, aged 87 years and 3 months.
With heavenly weapons I have fought The battles of the Lord, Finished my vows and kept the faith, And wait the sure reward.
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Sacred to the memory of SILAS HOWELL, who departed this life May 20, 1832, aged 78 years, 5 months & 20 days. Far from affliction, toil or care, The mortal soul has fled, The breathless clay shall slumber here, Among the silent dead.
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Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL L., son of Silas and Hannah HOWELL, who departed this life Dec. 18, 1832, aged 30 years, 4 m's and 18 d's.
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Here Lyes the Body of PHEBE MERITT, Who Departed This Life October the 21, 1771, Aged 14 Months. 54.
I. H. S. Have mercy, O. Lord, on the soul of PATRICK McCAFFRY, who was killed by the explosion of the Pow- der mill, 11 Oct., 1830; aged 44 y's. A native of Ireland, Co. Donegal.
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I. H. S. Erected in memory of CATHARINE, wife of John READ, who departed this life March 30th, 1843, aged 26 years.
Affliction sore one week she bore, Physicians were in vain, Till God was pleased to call her home, And relieve her of her pain,
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OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.
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Here Lies the Body of ABEGIL PURDY, deceased, Oct. the 12 Day, 1770, aged 62 years.
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Here Lyes the Body of FRANCIS PURDY, Who Depart- ed This Life June ye 2d, 1760, Aged 63 years.
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