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My Friend is Gone, I hope To Rest,
God Called Him First, As He thought best.
58.
Here Lyes the Body of PHEBE FOWLER, Born April ye 24th, 1734, & Departed this Life July ye 12th, 1760, Aged 26 Years, 2 Months, And 18 Days.
59.
In memory of CHARLES B. WOOD, who died 30 Oct., 1839, aged 17 y's, 9 m's.
He was lovely in his life, And in his death was greatly lamented. " Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth."
60.
In memory of MARGRET, daug'h of David & Elloner C. GIBB, who died Dec. 3d, 1835, Æ 19 years, 11 mo's, 5 days. Farewell dear friends and brethren dear,
I leave you for a while below, And hasten at my Saviour's call, His everlasting joys to know.
O meet me on the heavenly shore,
When death is felt and feared no more.
61.
Died, Nov. 19th, 1828, DAVID GIBB, Aged 60 years and 3 months. Also, ELONER C. GIBB, his wife, departed this life March 21st, 1844, Aged 73 years and 4 months. Natives . of Ireland and County of Antrim, Parish of Dunagar. [113] 62.
BENJAMIN GIBB, born March 1, 1809; died Dec. 31, 1884.
63.
In memory of JAMES FRENCH, who died Dec. 4th, 1837, aged 65 years. Also, of JANE, his wife, who died Dec. 1st, 1849, in the 77th year of her age. Both of England. The storms of life are past.
64.
Died, March 15, 1833, JOHN W., son of Alex. and Cornelia JOURDAN, Æ 11 months, 28 days.
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65.
In memory of CORNELIA CROPSEY, wife of John Mc- GOWN, who died Sept. 5th, 1841, aged 35 y'rs & 27 d's.
66.
AUGUSTA JANE, daughter of John and Cornelia Mc- GOWN, died Sept. 1, 1841, aged 4 months.
67.
In memory of ESTHER, wife of Isaac ABRAMS, who died June 30, 1845, aged 44 y'rs, 4 mo's, 20 d's.
Died, 2 June, 1831, GEORGE THOMAS GIBBS, aged 48
68. . years, 7 mo's.
Job 14: 5, 6. Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with Thee. Thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass. Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish as an hireling his day.
69.
In memory of ANNA, daughter to Richard and Sarah HILL, who departed this life January the 28th, 1795, aged 4 years, 8 months, 4 days.
70.
In memory of MARY, daughter of Richard and Sarah HILL, who departed this life March the 1st, 1795, aged 6 years and 4 months.
71.
In memory of JOHN HARRIS, who died Aug. 11th, 1835, Æ 11 years. [In this grave is buried Mrs. ANNA L. DEY, who died June 9, 1891, aged 60 y'rs.]
72.
In memory of MARY, daughter of. Samuel and Sarah CARLISLE, who died May 18th, 1813, Aged 10 months and 18 days.
73.
Sacred to the memory of JANE, wife of Jonathan CAR- TER, born March -, 1785, died Nov. 16, 1830. [114]
74.
In memory of JONATHAN CARTER, who departed this life May 22, 1820, Aged 47 years, 7 months and 20 days. Also, of JONATHAN, his son, who departed this life Jan'y 30, 1818, aged 1 year, 3 months and 21 days.
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75.
In memory of ADOLPH DEGROVE (erected by his weep- ing Consort), who departed this Life 29th Day of November, Anno Domini, 1796, Aged 75 Years, 9 Months and 9 Days. How loved, how valued once avails thee not, To whom related or by whom begot; A heap of dust alone remains of thee, 'Tis all thou art and the proud shall be.
Time was like thee I life possessed,
And Time shall be when thou shalt rest, For when this fleeting life is o'er, Man dies to live and lives to die no more.
" And I heard a voice saying unto me, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, for they shall rest from their labors and their works shall follow them." Rev. 11: 5.
76.
Died, 20th April, 1824, Mary, Wife of Adolph DEGROVE, aged 74 years. [115]
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
77.
In memory of EASTHER, wife of Thos. PAYNE, who died Sept. 12, 1844, aged 70 y'rs.
78.
Memento Mori. In memory of DAVID HOWELL, who died Sept. 20th, A. D., 1793, Aged 52 Years, 7 Months and 9 Days. [116]
Eternal God! before whose throne,
For salvation all must come:
Jesus for sinners pardon gave.
Death calls me to the silent grave.
Adieu, my wife and children dear, Be also ready at the call,
Eternity is ever near,
Adieu my friends unto you all. " Mors vincit omnia."
79.
In memory of MELISCENT McKENNA, Youngest Daughter of David and Esther HOWELL, who departed this life March 25th, 1817, in the 30th year of her age.
80.
In memory of JAS. MORWOOD, who died Sept. 10, 1836, aged 20 y'rs, 2 mo's & 14 d's.
81.
In memory of SARAH OSTRANDER, who died Aug. 5, 1835, aged 36 y's, 1 mo. & 3 d's.
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82.
In memory of DANIEL WILSON, Who died Sept. 20, 1834, in the 63 year of his age.
83.
In memory of SARAH, wife of Daniel WILSON, who died March 1, 1841, in the 70 year of her age.
84.
Sacred to the memory of MARY BOWMAN, widow of Phineas Bowman, Esq. She departed this life on the 22nd day of March, 1813, in the 58th year of her age. [117]
In her life she was all that a good woman should be. Her hope and confidence in the merits of Jesus Christ buoyed her above the terrors of death. She died at peace with her God, and lamented and beloved by her fellow creatures.
Now Mary bathe thy weary soul, In seas of heavenly rest, Nor shall the waves of trouble roll, Across thy peaceful breast.
85.
In memory of MINERVA, who died Jan. 14, 1842, Æ 7 y'rs, 3 mo's, 21 d's. Also STEPHEN B., who died July 29, 1843, Æ 8 mo's. Daughter and son of George G. and Jane STREET.
86.
In memory of SARAH MARIA, daughter of Stephen and Fanny BEDFORD, died May, 1st, 1837, Æ 8 years, 3 mo's.
87.
Died, Aug. 6, 1832, JOHN, infant son of Thomas and Ann MILLER, Æ 8 mo's & 24 d's.
88.
In memory of JANE FRASER, Wife of James ANDER- SON, who died June 25th, 1844, Aged 29 Years, 7 Months and 6 Days. Also, of their Daughter, MARGARET ANN, who died July 7th, 1843, Aged 11 Months and 12 Days. And of their Infant Son, JAMES, who died July 17th, 1844, Aged 2 Months and 1 Day.
89.
Sacred to the memory of MARIA, wife of Doc. Edward HAYES, who departed this life April 13th, 1835, aged 28 y'rs.
90.
ISABEL, wife of John KAY, died Oct. 10th, 1841, aged 42 years & 10 months. MARGARET, their daughter, Died
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Sept. 16th, 1834, aged 11 months. DAVID, their son, died April 13, 1836, aged 7 years. 91.
The grave of ISAAC THEALL, Who died Dec. 4th, 1831, Aged 55. [118]
My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last joyful trump shall sound.
92.
In memory of THOMAS P. BOICE, who departed this life Nov. 12, 1821, aged 1 year, 8 mo's & 14 days. Alas, how changed the lovely flower, Which bloomed and cheered our heart; Fair, fleeting comfort of an hour, How soon we're called to part.
93.
In memory of PHEBE, wife of John BOICE, who died 7th Nov., 1825, aged 36 years. Also, SUSAN, his Daughter, who died 31st May, 1829, Aged 14 years. Also, SARAH, who died 9th July, 1831, Aged 19 years. 94.
The Lord have mercy on the soul of JOHN WHALLEN, who was killed by the explosion of the Powder mill, 11th Mar., 1829, Æ 28 years. A native of Kings County, Parish of Moisetoun, Ireland.
95.
Died, June 15th, 1824, SUSAN B., daughter of Samuel W. and Nancy WOOD, aged 2 years & 7 months. 96.
Died, Sept. 29th, 1825, JAMES BEVRIDGE, son of Abel & Ann WOOD, aged 1 year, 6 months & 18 days.
97.
Died, Aug. 13th, 1820, JOHN DECKER, son of Abel & Ann WOOD, aged 6 years, 9 months & 7 days. 98.
Died, Sept. 11, 1827, ABEL WOOD, aged 42 years, 2 months, 14 days.
99.
In memory of ANN, relict of Abel WOOD, who died May 23rd, 1837, aged 43 years & 7 months.
100.
The remains of SARAH, daughter of Aaron and Susan ROGERS, who died May 8th, 1815, Aged 13 months & 25 days.
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101. In memory of SOLOMON W. SMITH, who died Dec. 28, 1827, aged 42 years & 4 months.
When I can read my title clear, To mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. 102.
In memory of DANIEL C. SMITH, died May 4, 1839, aged 30 y'rs, 6 mo's.
103.
Died, 9 Dec., A. D., 1834, JAMES DICKEY, aged 29 years. A native of Ireland, Parish of Dunagoan, County Antrim.
Is there a man of knowledge clear,
Could others teach the course to steer,
Yet run himself life's mad career, Wild as the wave.
Then pause & with a starting tear, Survey this grave. The poor inhabitant below,
Was quick to learn & wise to know;
He keenly felt life's social glow,
And sacred flame.
Yet thoughtless follies laid him low, And stained his name.
104.
In memory of ELIZA, daughter of William and Elizabeth PALMER, who departed this life March 22nd, 1805. 105.
ANNA E., daughter of Charles and Maria BALL, died Sept. 15, 1843, Æ 16 days.
106.
In memory of WILLIAM T., son of George and Hannah TICE, who died April 12th, 1840, aged 25 y'rs, 1 month & 28 days.
107.
In memory of JULIA COATS, who died August 7, 1842, aged 1 year, 1 month, 7 days.
108.
SUSAN ELIZABETH TICE, Died Feb. 9, 1835, A 9 years, 28 days.
109.
Stone illegible.
110.
In memory of ELLEN JOHNSON, who died Aug. 14, 1840, Æ 59 years.
126
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111.
In memory of MARY, wife of Samuel ALLEN, who died Sept. 2, 1840, Æ 33 years & 9 mo's.
112.
Died, Sept. 18th, 1820, ANN MARIAH, wife of William WHITE, aged 29 years, 11 months & 13 days.
113.
Stone illegible.
114.
In memory of ELLIS D., son of S. B. and Elizabeth AL- [LEN], who died April 13, 1831, Æ 1 yr., 3 mo's & 5 days.
115.
In memory of RUTHY P., daughter of L. P. and S. J. DODGE, who died July 8th, 1836, aged 5 years, 3 mo. & 23 days. HARRIET A., daughter of L. P. and S. J. Dodge, who died August 14th, 1836, aged 2 years, 11 mo's & 4 days. Sleep, little sisters, side by side,
No chance, no change can now divide, Together in the dust you lie,
Together tread the courts on high.
If once the eye of faith could see, 1
Your full complete felicity,
Then would our sad repinings cease,
And all our sighs be hushed in peace.
116.
In memory of ROBERT W. JONES, native of the County of Monaghan, Ireland. He departed this life 30th of Janu- ary, A. D., 1814, in the 50th year of his age.
He lived beloved and died lamented by a numerous acquaintance.
117.
In memory of JONATHAN COOLEY, who departed this life June 11th, 1816, in the 56th year of his age. [119]
118.
Died, Jan. 18th, 1824, PATRICK McGAHEY, in the 46th year of his age.
119.
Died, June 14th, 1823, Margaret, daughter of Mark & Eliz[abeth] McINTY[RE], in the 12th year of her age. [120] 120.
JAMES, son of John and Margaret SLEATER, died Feb. 7, 1821, aged 1 year & 9 months.
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121.
I. H. S. Have mercy, O. Lord, upon the soul of JAMES O'NEILL, who was killed by the explosion of the Powder mill, near Newburgh, March 11, 1830, aged 22 years. A na- tive of Westmeath, Parish of Mullingar, Ireland.
122.
Here was deposited all that was mortal of ABIGAIL FOS- TER, wife of Luther HALSEY. She died Nov. 26th, 1821, aged 57 years. [121]
When cares and woes around us were arrayed, A Wife she lent her sympathy and aid,
When round our youthful feet were spread life's snares,
She gave a Mother's guiding word and prayers. A cov'nant interest in the Lord, her trust, Her fair example & her precious dust,
Are all she's left-'tis much; when life declines,
Mother and Wife, such legacy be thine. 123.
Sacred to the memory of ISAAC W. HALSEY, who was killed by the fall from a tree, 6th July, 1820, aged 14 years, 9 months and 15 days.
My coffin echoes! there's a footstep nigh, Stranger, I crave a thought & not a sigh.
Health beamed with cheerful lustre in my eye. My turn was come, no friendly warning given.
Snatch'd quick as thought to meet the Judge on high I went. How near art thou to hell or heaven?
.
124.
Died, Aug. 12th, 1832, ELMER, wife of Lee TICE, aged 32 y's.
125.
Died, March 27, 1825, ANN, wife of Robert CAUGHEY, aged 65 years. Also, of ROBERT CAUGHEY, died June 27th, 1836, aged 65 years.
Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh.
126.
In Memory of ROBERT, Son of Alexander and Eliza Ann GILCRIST, who died June 10th, 1822, Aged 2 years & 3 months.
The rose is nipt just in its bloom, And now hath found an early tomb. That tenth of June we lost our boy, And certainly his parent's joy. Five weeks he lay in anguish sore, And inflamation did endure; His spirit then went to his God, And left him here a breathless clod.
128
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127.
Erected in the memory of ELIZA ANN, wife of Alex. GIL- CRIST, who died June 7th, 1840, in the 44th year of her age. Also, her four children, ROBERT, NANCY, ANN & WIL- LIAM. [122]
128.
In memory of WILLIAM TEEDS, who died May 21, 184- aged 50 y's, 10 mo. & 23 d's.
Lo, the trump of God is sounding, Nature hath a debt to pay; Bid adieu to earth, dear William, Angels beckon thee away.
129.
PATRICK, son of Daniel and Ruth FLANAGAN, died March 28, 1841, aged 3 days.
130.
I. H. S. In memory of PATRICK FLANAGAN, a native of the Co. of Clare, Ireland, who departed this life February 5th, 1842, aged 28 years.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
131.
Stone marked T. B., 1728.
132.
Stone marked D. B., 1792. 133.
Stone marked W. B.
134.
In memory of ANN ISABEL, daughter of John & Phibie Ann SWAIN, died Nov. 10, 1835, Æ 5 y's, 5 mo's, 21 d's. Also, ELIZABETH C., died Jan. 26, 1850, Æ 3 y's & 15 d's. Sleep, sweet babes, and take thy rest, For God has called thee and 'tis best.
135.
(East.) JOHN P. DODGE, Capt. Co. D, 66th N. Y. Vols., son of L. P. and S. J. Dodge, born May 29, 1836; killed in ac- tion, Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 11, 1862.
(North.) Entered into rest, LEVI P. DODGE, born Feb. 10, 1800; died Aug. 23, 1872. January 8, 1896, his wife, SARAH JANE FOSTER, Aged 86 Years, 8 Months, 5 Days.
(West.) RUTHY P., died July 8, 1836, aged 5 years. HARRIET A., died Aug. 14, 1836, aged 3 years. JAS. JER- MAIN, died July 6, 1843, aged 4 years. Children of L. P.
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and S. J. Dodge. SEYMOUR D., son of William Foster and L. E. Dodge, died March 13, 1861, aged 7 y'rs, 6 mo's.
(South.) WM. FOSTER DODGE, died Oct. 23, 1879, aged 51 years. [123]
136.
Sacred to the memory of JAMES JERMAIN, son of Levi P. and Sarah J. DODGE, who died July 6, 1843, aged 3 y'rs, 10 mo's & 12 d's.
Gone but not lost, for in memory still cherished,
Lives as the spirit loved most.
137.
Sacred to the memory of LEVINIA RODNEY, daughter of John and Jane KENNADY, who died April 8, 1838, aged 5 weeks, 3 days. Lines obliterated.
138.
I. H. S. Died, Feb. 18, 1848, CATHARINE, daugh'r of Christopher & Julia MILAS, Aged 1 year, 4 mo's.
139.
Stone marked thus: H. W., W. B. 13 Oct., Di. Feb. 1729, 28th, 1763; which is, H. W. was born 13 Oct., 1729, died Feb. 28th, 1760.
140.
In memory of ELIZABETH, the wife of Jonathan CAR- TER, and daughter of John and Mary Anderson, who died the 20th of Sept., 1799, aged 16 years, 9 months & 11 days. Like to the shadow of the morning dew,
My life was short, my fleeting days were few; Grieve not, nor at the will of heaven complain, Your loss, O much loved friends, is my eternal gain.
141.
In memory of MARY, the wife of John ANDERSON, and daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Smith, who died the 20th of Sept., 1799, aged 35 years, 10 months and 15 days. [124]
Thou wast too good to live on earth with me, I was not good enough to die with thee; Alas, farewell, O since it must be so, Not thou to me must come, but I to thee must go.
142.
In memory of AUGUSTUS, son of John, Jun., and Mary ANDERSON, who departed this life August 17th, 1820, aged 9 months and 17 days.
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143.
In memory of WILLIAM, son of John and Mary ANDER- SON, who departed Nov. 20, 1796, Aged 7 years, 2 mno's.
144.
Masonic emblem, a plumb. In memory of BENJAMIN SMITH, Esq., who died Nov. the 19th, 1795, aged 23 y'rs, 4 M's & 14 D's. [125]
Here, called from labor to repose, A weary Mason resting lies, Till the last awful trumpet blow, Bids each human atom rise. Then shall the sons of truth and light. Whose sign is Faith, whose token love,
Receive the word, their wing, their flight, To join the Lodge of Saints above.
145.
In memory of BRIDGET, Daughter of Benjamin & Eliza- beth SMITH, & wife of Jonathan Carter, who departed this life the 24th of August, 1803, aged 28 years and 3 days. [126]
146.
Died, 17 April, 1822, ELNATHAN FOSTER, in his 85th year.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Yea, saith the Spirit, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
Also, his wife, RUTH, who died Jan. 20, 1842, aged 79 y'rs, 7 mo. & 9 days. [127]
The righteous rest from their labors and their works do follow.
147.
In memory of JANE FOSTER, wife of Elnathan Foster, who was born September 25th, 1747, & died March 2nd, 1807. The flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last joyful trump shall sound; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise.
148.
In memory of MAGDALINE, daughter of John C. and Lydia GRAHAM, who departed this life September 2, 1794, Aged 13 months.
149.
In memory of SARAH FOSTER, wife of Elnathan Foster, who died March 25, 1765, aged 38 years.
Her flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last joyful trump shall sound; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise, 1
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150.
In memory of JERUSHA FOSTER, wife of Elnathan Foster, who died Aug. 25, 1786, aged 49 years. Her flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last joyful trump shall sound; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise.
151.
In memory of HANNAH, wife of Benjamin WISE, who departed this life November 3d, 1838, aged 42 years, 1 month & 3 days.
152.
In memory of ALYIN, Son of Oliver and Laura EDSON, who died July 5, 1821, Aged 1 year, 2 months and 3 days.
153.
Inscribed by his widow, in the memory of THOMAS HOR- TON, who departed this life August 2, 1828, aged 25 years.
154.
A stone marked L. L. 155.
A stone the inscription entirely obliterated.
156.
Died, July 6, 1827, JOSHUA ALEXANDER, son of Alex- ander & Margaret COCHRAN, aged 11 months & 6 days. 157.
I. H. S. Died, Dec. 30, 1835, JOHN, son of Peter & Ann WALSH, aged 9 months.
158.
Erected by Jean Caughey, in Memory of ROBERT CAUG- HEY, Who died April 14th, 1832, aged 90 Years. Also, his wife, ELIZABETH, who died Jan. 9, 1829.
159.
The grave of ROBERT CAUGHEY, Jun., who departed this life Mar. 13, 1835, in the 35th year of his age. Also ELIZABETH, his dau'r, who died June 20, 1834, Æ 2 y's, 4 mo., 26 d's. Also, ROBERT, his son, who died Mar. 30, 1835, Æ 7 mo. and 13 days.
160.
(North.) Children of JOHN and EUSTATIA GARRETT. CHARLES D., died Oct. 5th, 1782, aged 10 mo's; SUSANAH, died Oct. 21, 1793, in her 4th y'r; ESTHER, died Oct. 17th, 1793, in the 2d y'r; JESSE, Died in Baltimore, State of Mary-
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land, March 16th, 1818, in his 30th y'r; THOMAS D., Died in the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, April 29th, 1818, in his 20th y'r; ISAAC, died in the City of Savannah, State of Georgia, Aug. 17th, 1818, in his 18th y'r; REBECCA CROW, died in Prince George Co., State of Maryland, Oct. 20th, 1823, in her 27th y'r.
(East.) JOHN GARRETT, Born Oct. 15, 1755; Died June 7, 1833, in his 78th y'r.
(South.) Children of Augustus and Eliza Garrett, and Grand Children of John and Eustatia Garrett: IMOGINE, Died, Paducah, State of Kentucky, Oct. 25, 1832, in her 3d y'r; CHARLES, died in Natchitoches, State of ,Louisiana, Feb. 9th, 1833, aged 10 mo's; JOHN AUGUSTUS, infant. born and died Dec. 11th, 1833.
(West.) EUSTATIA, wife of John Garrett, Born Aug. 23, 1760, Died Jan., 1846, in her 86 year.
161.
Sacred to the memory of JOHN HATHORN, who died 11 Sept., 1824, aged 17 years, 1 mo. & 22 days. The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
162.
In memory of NATHANIEL P. EMMET, Jun., 3d, who departed this life Dec. 24, 1835, aged 1 year, 2 mo. & 7 days. Sleep on, dear babe, and take thy rest, For Christ has bid thee come; For little children will be blest, When Christ shall call them home.
Also, SARAH ELIZABETH, who died Nov. 22, 1856, aged 4 years, 1 mo., 9 d's.
163.
In memory of SARAH, daughter of George and Mary MARRIOTT, who departed this life July 30th, 1836, aged 25 years, 4 months and 19 days.
Her days were short and very few,
And them she thought too many too.
164.
In memory of ELIZABETH, wife of Nathaniel P. EM- MET, who departed this life Oct. 26, 1826, aged 27 y's.
WILLIAM A. EMMET, died Jan. 25, 1850, aged 22 y's. Blest be the heavenly tie that binds Our hearts together here, That we may rise above the skies And meet together there.
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165.
NATHANIEL P. EMMET, Sr., born Oct. 31, 1804, died July 28, 1872. Also, his wife CHRISTINA, born May 22, 1805, died Mar. 26, 1881. [128]
166.
Siley ELIZABETH, daughter of Nathaniel P. and Chris- tiana EMMET, died Sept. 17, 1846, aged 5 y'rs, 2 mo's. Their Granddaughter, ELIZABETH MARRIOTT EMMET, died April 5, 1850, aged 10 mo's.
Suffer little children to come unto me.
167.
In memory of URIAH BRETT, a native of the town of Willington, Connecticut, and son of Ephraim and Sarah Brett, who departed this life March the 16th, -, aged - months.
168.
In memory of LETECHA, wife of Uriah BRETT, who de- parted this life December 25th, 1799, aged 32 years, seven months and 22 days.
169.
In memory of HENRY, son of Uriah and Letecha BRETT, who departed this life September 13th, 1799, aged 12 days. 170.
In memory of MARGARET, daughter of James & Ann CAULFIELD, who died Feb. 12, 1843, aged 22 years and 9 days.
Affliction when it spreads around, May seem a field of woe, Yet there at last the happy fruits, Of righteousness shall grow.
171.
In memory of ANN, wife of James CAULFIELD, who de- parted this life July 9th, 1834, aged 41 years. A native of Kills, County of Antrim, Ireland.
We mourn the lost beloved one, But hopeless not our tears; Assured by Faith we meet again, In holier, happier spheres.
172.
Died, June 27, 1825, WILLIAM McDOWL, aged 51 years. Go home, my friends, & shed no tears, I must be here till Christ appears; Repent while time on earth you have, There's no repentance in the grave.
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173.
In memory of MARGARET, wife of William McDOWL, who departed this life Feb. 21, 1823, Aged 29 years, 2 months & 4 days.
174.
Died, Dec. 14, 1842, CATHARINE ANN, daughter of Robert D. and Mary GARDNER, Æ 4 y's, 11 mo's & 14 d's.
175.
Died, 18 Sept., 1830, THOMAS GRIGG, aged 26 years, 6 mo. & 2 d's.
176.
In memory of CATHARINE A., daughter of Cornelia and John McFARLAND, died May 21, 1843, Æ 6 weeks.
177.
In memory of GEORGE NIVEN, Esq., of the City of New York, who died Aug. 27, 1836, aged 44 years. [129]
178.
(West.) Under this stone reposes in hope, the flesh of DANIEL NIVEN, Esq. Strong sence unaided by early cul- tivation, but united with tried integrity, recommended him to respect and confidence. Devoted with unostentatious, zeal to the best interests of society. He approved himself as a private Christian, unassuming & exemplary. As a soldier in the Armies of his Country, alert and gallant. As a civil magistrate, a terror to evil doers, enforcing wholesome laws, without fear, favor or affection. As an officer in the Church of God, disinterested, vigilant, public spirited, faithful. And having passed through an active & varied life, honored by the esteem of the good & fears of bad men, He finished his course in the consolations of that Gospel which he had loved, Nov. 20, 1809, aged 67 years.
(East.) To the memory of JANE WALLACE, relict of Daniel Niven, Esq., who entered into her rest April 9, 1828, Aged 64 years. [130]
Jesus said unto her, " I am the resurrection and the life."
(South.) Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.
179.
A. NIVEN, Aet 13 months, May 1, 1783.
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A stone entirely obliterated.
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WEST SECTION, OR NO. V.
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In memory of URELIA NIVEN, Daughter of D. [and] J. Niven, who departed this life February the 1st, 1796, aged (the remainder illegible.)
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Died, 27th Dec., 1823, JOHN POPE, Æ 76 years. (Some lines illegible.)
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I. H. S. In memory of PATRICK CREEGAN, a native of Ireland, County of Meath, Parish of Bekenny, who was kill ed by the fall of a Clay Bank, July 21, 1844, aged 34 years. May the Lord have mercy on his soul.
Erected by his wife, Bridget Creegan.
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Died, July 27, 1842, HUGH O'BRYNE, aged 21 years. A native of County Cavin, Ireland. Erected by Michael and Patrick Smith.
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Here lies the body of ROBERT HALL, from Scotland, Born May 16, 1745, Died April 27th, 1825.
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In memory of AMIRA, wife of Daniel ANNAN, who died June 5th, 1837, in the 73rd year of her age.
Her spirit has flown to her Saviour and God, Her body is resting beneath this cold sod.
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In memory of Mrs. ANGELICA CUNNINGHAM, Consort of John D. Cunningham, who departed this life 6th Novem- ber, 1809, in the 32nd year of her age.
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THOMAS STEINBURGH, died 10 July, 1837, Æ 37 years. 189.
In memory of HENRY BENJ., son of Wright and Mary Sophia HARRIS, who died Nov. 11, 1820, Æ 4 months & 3 days.
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Masonic emblem. HENRY T. HARRIS, died April 1, 1872, aged 49 years.
He has gone to the grave as tenderly loved,
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