The annals of Albany, Vol. VII, Part 8

Author: Munsell, Joel, 1808-1880
Publication date: 1850
Publisher: Albany : J. Munsell
Number of Pages: 376


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In memory of Alfred L. Brown, son of Allen and Nancy Brown, born March 23, 1809, died July 26, 1813, aged 4 years, 4 months, 24 days.


A. L. Brown, died March 1, 1814, aged 5 months, 20 days. Alfred A. Brown, son of Allen and Nancy Brown, died January 31, 1816, aged 39 days.


Charles E., son of Allen and Nancy Brown, died May 1, 1825, aged 6 years, 2 months and 24 days.


Abigail, wife of John Boardman, died April 19, 1843, aged 70 years, 3 months.


John Boardman, son of John and Abigail Boardman,


died March 14, 1834, aged 24 years and 8 months.


Nancy, wife of Samuel Boyd, died February 19, 1844, aged 60 years.


She is not dead, but sleepeth.


In memory of Hannah, wife of Chester Bulkley, who died December 23, 1820, aged 35 years; and their in- fant son, Chester.


"Can this dust live ?" blind nature cries; The Gospel answers, " Yes, it can:77 When Christ descends the saints shall rise, To hail thy advent, son of man.


In memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Chester and Hannah Bulkley, who died August 26, 1807.


The grave of Silas B., son of Chester Bulkley, who died May 18, 1831, aged 19 years. The grave of John, son of Chester Bulkley, who died May 26, 1833, aged 19 years.


Hannah Tyler, daughter of B. F. and H. Butler, died April 8, 1833, aged 5 years, 6 months and 26 days. The turf is on her; weep not now; All blessings crown the early dead. She was called home ere from her brow One trace of radiant mirth had fled.


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Knowing but love's unclouded sun, Her dream of earth was bright as brief.


Rejoice, that, when the goal she won, Her crown had not a withered leaf.


In memory of Mary Buttre, wife of William Buttre, who died September 18, 1817, aged 38 years.


Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, for their works shall follow them.


In memory of Charles Buttre, son of Levi Buttre of Wethersfield, Conn., who died December 12, 1834, in the 19th year of his age.


To the memory of Georgeanna, daughter of Charles and Margaret Burrows, aged 4 years and 7 months.


Ellen D. Campbell, wife of John C. Campbell, born July 1, 1818, died June 26, 1850.


Cathrine Marl Case, died January 29, 1821, aged 17 years. Fredrick A. Case, died at St. Iago de Cuba, May 31, 1821, aged 20 years.


In memory of Elizabeth Center, consort of Asa H. Cen- ter, who departed this life July 16th, 1824, aged 39 years, 6 months, 19 days.


Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb, Take this new treasure to thy trust, And give these precious relics room, To seek a slumber in the dust.


In memory of Miss Abby Center, who departed this life September 14, 1810, aged 24 years, 4 months, 22 days. In memory of Abby Center, daughter of Asa and Eliza-


beth Center, who died July 4, 1813, aged 1 year, 6 months and 20 days.


In memory of Theodore, son of Asa H. and Elizabeth Center, who died January 5, 1814, aged 3 months.


In memory of Juliet P., daughter of Sidney and Pamelia


A. Chapin, who departed this life January 25, 1833, aged 4 years.


Early removed from bleak misfortune's power, Secure from storms, here rests a tender flower.


Harriet, daughter of Samuel Cheever, Esq .. died Sept. 5, 1833, aged 5 months; Gertrude died Sept. 28, 1834, aged 20 days.


If aught in Heaven avoids reproach, 'tis infant innocence.


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Julia S. R. Cheever, daughter of Samuel Cheever, Esq., died September 13, 1835, aged 13 years and 7 months.


Neither mind nor loveliness could put by the demands of death, else earth had been longer and heaven become later the scene of her endearments.


John Chester, D. D., born at Wethersfield, Connecticut, August, A. D. 1785, and installed pastor of the Second Presbyterian congregation in the city of Albany, A. D. 1815. He died at Philadelphia, January 12, 1829, where his ashes lie intombed.


In affectionate remembrance of the loveliness of his character, the purity of his life, and the faithfulness of his ministry, A


Bereaved and sorrowing people have raised this monument.


To the memory of Arthur Fitch Clark, son of Asahel and Sabine Agusta Clark, who was born June 20th, 1829 and died April 14, 1831,


This stone is erected by his parents in affectionate remembrance of their only child.


Sacred to the memory of Parmela Batchelder, wife of Daniel P. Clark, who departed this life March 29th, 1834, in the 42d year of her age.


Beneath this stone a gem doth lie, Whose home is in yon distant sky ; It there will beam in glory bright, When earth is wrapt in sudden night.


Amelia Ann, wife of Albert Conkling, and daughter of Chauncey and Marinda Mills, died October 14, 1838, in the 23d year of her age.


The victory now is obtained, She has gone her dear Saviour to see, Her wishes she fully has gained, She is now where she long wished to be.


Then let us forbear to complain, That she has now, gone from our sight, We soon shall behold her again, With new and redoubled delight.


To the memory of Roscoe, infant son of Alfred and Eliza Conkling, who died July 1st, 1828.


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Sacred to the memory of Catherine, daughter of Daniel and Harriet Conkling, who died February 25, 1831, aged 1 year, 2 months, 7 days. This lovely bud, so young and fair, Called hence by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom.


In memory of William Bulkley, infant son of Daniel and Harriet Conkling, who died January 11th, 1832, aged 15 months.


Benjamin Smith, son of Erastus and Harriet Corning, died September 18, 1821, aged 1 year, 8 months, 18 days. The wind shall whistle o'er His grass grown grave, And all within be peace.


Joseph Weld, infant son of Erastus and Harriet Corning, died August 14th, 1830, aged 17 months and 6 days.


Lie still, sweet babe, And take thy rest; God called thee home When he thought best.


John Spencer, son of Erastus and Harriet Corning, died February 25th, 1833, aged 9 years, 3 months, 12 days.


Weep not for those whom the vale of the tomb, In life's early morning hath hid from our eyes, Ere sin threw a veil o'er the spirit's young bloom, Or earth had profaned what was born for the skies.


In memory of Sarah Martin, wife of George Couchman, who departed this life January 22, 1836, aged 32 years, leaving a husband and four children to mourn her loss : Elizabeth, Fanny, Sarah and Mary Jane.


Farewell, dear husband, my life is past, I loved you whilst my life did last; Weep not for me; no sorrow. take; But love my children for my sake.


In memory of Thomas Cunningham, son of Ichabod and Jane Cunningham, who departed this life October 15, 1828, aged 2 years, 10 months and 17 days.


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In memory of William Ogden, oldest son of Hoffman and Hannah Maria Covert, who died March 9, 1848, aged 2 years, 10 months, 22 days.


In this grave sleep together two children of Nathaniel and Catherine Davis; Nathaniel died 20th January, 1818, aged 3 years, 4 months, 23 days; Susan Mary died April 17, 1819, aged 11 years, 12 days.


Together down they sink in social sleep, Together freed their gentle spirits fly,


To scenes where love and bliss immortal reign.


Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of John C. Draper, who departed this life on the 21st November, 1827, aged 27 years.


Precious shall be the memory of the many virtues that adorned and elevated her character.


Also, Edward Alexander, son of John C. and Sarah Draper, who departed this life on the 12th July, 1827, aged 2 years.


Pure as from Heaven his spirit came, To Heaven as pure 'tis gone again ; His heavenly parent bid it come, Then why should earthly parents mourn?


Melville Gregory, son of Josiah H. and Adelia W. Draper, died April 23, 1850, aged 1 year, 5 months, 7 days. Morson, son of John M. and Olive Eddy, died July 15, 1832, aged 5 months.


In memory of John Edic, of the town of Deerfield, Oneida county, who was accidentally drowned at Albany, on the 10th day of November, 1823, aged 30 years, 11 months, 25 days.


In memory of Mrs. Sally Fanning, wife of Mr. Amos Fan- ning, who died September 3, 1816, aged 24 years, 4 months and 14 days.


Ah, cruel death, thou destroyest the hopes of man. It is thou that causest this sweet innocence to moulder here.


Also in memory of Edwin S. Fanning, son of Mr. Amos and Mrs. Sally Fanning, who died October 1, 1816, aged 7 months and 15 days.


Sacred to the memory of Captain John Fisher, a native


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of Scotland, who departed this life August 13, 1841, aged 81 years and 2 months.


Theodore, son of Elisha and Delia Foot, died January 14, 1826.


Esther, daughter of Elisha and Delia Foot, died Decem- ber 2, 1830.


Elizabeth Avery, wife of Benjamin Friday, born in Watervliet, July 20, 1797,. died in Albany, February 2, 1850, aged 52 years, 6 months, 12 days,


A loving wife, a Christian mother, A Christian true this stone discover, Faithful and patient, chaste in love, Dead to this world but lives above.


Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Gifford, died September 9, 1845, aged 63 years, 7 months and 3 days.


Be ye followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.


Sacred to the memory of Lucy, wife of Timothy Glad- ding. She died March 12, 1822, aged 31 years.


The holy triumphs of her soul, Did death itself outbrave; Left dull mortality behind, And flew beyond the grave.


Margaret Grant, born in Strathspey, Scotland, died in Albany, May 25, 1845, aged 83 years. R. Glenn.


In memory of James Grassie, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, who died in the full assurance of a blessed immortality, April 2, 1839, in the 73d year of his age. Louisa Grassie, died May 7, 1839, aged 5 years and 6 months; also, James Grassie, 2d, died May 11, 1839, aged 3 years and 7 months: children of William C. and Jane C. Grassie.


In memory of Lewis Grinnell, who died August 25th, 1834, aged 40 years ; formerly of Rhode Island.


The memory of the just is blessed.


In memory of Miranda Hammond, consort of J. D. Hammond, who died August 27, 1831, in the forty- fourth year of her age.


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Jabez Hammond, son of J. D. and Miranda Hammond,


who died February 17, 1828, aged 6 years, 8 months and 17 days.


Alas how frail is the tenure of human hopes.


See truth, love and mercy in triumph decending, And nature all glowing in Eden's first bloom;


On the cold check of death smiles and roses are blending, And beauty immortal awakes from the tomb.


In memory of Samuel Hascy, who died October 12, 1830, aged 53 years, 27 days.


Sarah Hills, wife of Erastus Hills, died October 8, 1850, aged 53.


There shall be no night there .- Rev. xxi, 25.


Charles Whiting, son of Erastus and Sarah Hills, died October 19, 1839, aged 23 years.


Henry E. Hills, son of Erastus and Sarah Hills, died September 14, 1850, aged 19.


I go to prepare a way for you .- Jesus Christ.


Sacred to the memory of W. R. Hills, who departed this,


life February 15, 1844, aged 51 years, 6 months, 9 days. Sacred to the memory of Laura Hills. born September 5, 1829, and died January 23d, 1832; also, George Augustus Hills, born December 5, 1831, and died Feb- ruary 23, 1832; and also William Henry Hills, born September 17, 1823, died July 6, 1835: children of William R. and Adaline Hills.


Emily, daughter of Jesse and Nancy Holland, died April 12, 1842, aged 42 years.


In memory of Isabella, relict of John Holmes, who died November 3, 1841, aged 80 years.


Katherine E. Sawyer, wife of Elias Holmes, died Sep- tember 9, 1850, in the 33d year of her age.


In memory of Hannah Hopkins, daughter of Major John Hopkins, of Boston, who died March 8, 1825, aged 49 years and 24 days.


Sacred to the memory of Louisa Maria Howe, wife of Silas B. Howe, and daughter of Caleb Davis, who died May 12, 1830, aged 22 years and 5 months; also, Hul- dah Emily, infant daughter of S. B. and L. M. Howe.


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Sacred to the memory of Letitia, wife of Maltby Howell, who died November 20, 1821, aged 32 years, 7 months and 23 days.


Sweet are the slumbers of that blessed bed


On which our Saviour laid his sacred head ;


In this dark mansion is no lasting gloom,


For hope's bright torch illuminates this tomb.


In memory of Margaret Ann, daughter of Maltby and Letitia Howell, who died July 28, 1843, in the 24th year of her age.


In memory of James, son of Maltby and Letitia Howell, who died March 28, 1832, in the 22d year of his age. In memory of George Huntington, Jr., son of George and Hannah Huntington, of Rome, in the county of Oneida, and a student in the Theological Seminary at Andover, who died March 25, 1828, in the 21st year of his age.


Mrs. Lucy James, wife of Daniel James, died January 11, 1818, aged 31 years.


Mrs. Esther James, wife of Daniel James, died July 22, 1821, aged 39 years.


In memory of John Herman, son of Edwin and Maria Ann Jessup, who departed this life April 20, 1830, aged 5 years, 7 months and 9 days.


Margaret Jermain, widow of John Jermain, deceased, died March 30, 1833. aged 69 years.


John Ogden and Frances Joy, beloved children of Miles and Eunice Joy, died of scarlet fever; the former, September 2, 1842, aged 4 years, 3 months, 16 days; the latter, September 16, 1842, aged 2 years, 1 month, 15 days.


Sacred to the memory of Lucretia, wife of James Keeler, departed this life, December 11, 1836, aged 61 years, 9 months, 19 days.


In memory of Margaret Morgan, daughter of Charles A. and Ann Maria Keeler, died April 26, 1838, aged 2 y. In memory of Spencer, son of Charles A. and Ann Maria Keeler, died May 13, 1842, aged 7 years, 2 months, 12 days.


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In memory of David Wells, infant son of David and Harriet Kilbourn, who died July 11, 1828.


Ellen, wife of Rufus King, and daughter of Robert Elliott, born July 29, 1812, died July 2, 1838.


Sacred to the memory of Harriet Lansing, wife of Ger- ritt Lansing, Jun'r, who died on the 21st day of Feb- ruary, aged 56 years, 10 months and 9 days.


Sarah Preston, wife of Harvey Lathrop, died April 5, 1847, aged 48 years, 9 months and 8 days.


Also, their four children: Henry died February 17, 1822, aged 11 months; Justus died July 15, 1827, aged 10 months; Henrietta died April 26, 1829, aged 4 years and 9 months; Minerva died December 25, 1837, aged 2 years and 7 months.


Sacred to the memory of Juliet E., wife of Thomas Lawrence, Jun'r, who departed this life the 3d of December, 1832, aged 23 years and 10 months, in the full hope of a blessed immortality.


Stranger, prepare to meet your God.


Gordon Ley, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, died March 17, 1847, aged 46 years.


Orren Lincoln, died April 30, 1840, aged 47 years.


In memory of Catharine Fairbank, daughter of N. S. and L. Littlejohn, born February 28, 1836, died Feb- ruary 28, 1838.


So fades the lovely, blooming flower, Frail smiling solace of an hour ; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die.


In memory of Sarah, wife of Elisha Mack, who departed this life March 4, 1819, aged 29 years and 3 months. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.


. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Elisha and Julia Ann Mack, died July 6, 1840, aged 1 year, 2 months and 9 days. Uriah Marvin, died November 24, 1848, aged 78 years, 3 months, 16 days.


Olive, wife of Uriah Marvin, died April 7, 1849, aged 74 years, 7 months, 1 day.


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In memory of Edward Marvin, son of Uriah and Olive Marvin, who died September 14, 1810, aged 1 year, 4 months, and 25 days.


In memory of Edward Marvin, son of Uriah Marvin, who died April 16, 1813, aged 2 years, 3 months and 5 days.


In memory of Phebe Ann, daughter of Uriah and Olive Marvin, who departed this life 3d January, 1815, aged 1 year and 5 months.


Benjamin Marvin, son of Uriah and Olive, died Septem- ber 23; 1825, aged 17 years.


In memory of Harriet Eliza, daughter of Henry and Harriet Marvin, who died June 6, 1836, aged 2 years, 8 months and 29 days.


In memory of Walter, son of Henry and Harriet Marvin, who died June 17, 1836, aged 8 years, 3 months and 3 days.


In memory of Jane Agnes, daughter of Charles and Maria Marvin, who died February 1, 1837, aged 5 years, 9 months, 11 days; also, their son, Edward, who died July 26, 1828, aged 11 months and 4 days. In memory of Eunice Walker Mascraft, only child of William and Eunice Mascraft, who died December 10, 1837, aged 5 years, 1 month and 6 days.


Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.


A tribute of friendship, this stone marks the spot where repose the mortal remains of Fredrick Matthews, born in New Braintree, Mass., April 22, 1793; died in Albany, June 4, 1830.


He was a good friend; a good man; a devout Christian.


Elias Mather. Died September 6, 1843, aged 66 years. Sacred to the memory of Ann Mather, wife of Elias Mather, who died December 24, 1819, aged 33 years, 6 months, 18 days.


Sacred to the memory of Cynthia Mather, wife of Elias Mather, who died December 14, 1827, aged 36 years, 5 months.


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In memory of Charles C. Mather, son of Elias and Nancy Mather, who died August 7, 1810, aged 13 months, 15 days.


In memory of James, son of Elias and Nancy Mather. who died August 21, 1814, aged 13 months, 15 days. In memory of Cynthia Ann, daughter of Elias and Nancy


Mather, born September 18 and died October 21, 1815. Susan Batchelder, wife of William McCammon, born July 21, 1814, died June 5, 1839, aged 24 years, 10 months, 15 days.


Sacred to the memory of William McConnell, who de- parted this life January 25, 1811, aged 44 years, 2 months, 4 days.


Sacred to the memory of Ann McConnell, wife of Wil- liam McConnell, who departed this life February 14, 1839, aged 69 years, 3 months.


In memory of Mary McKenney, wife of Erastus Mc Kenney, who departed this life April 17, 1828, aged 22 years, 11 months, 1 day.


In memory of Jane, wife of Erastus Mckinney, who departed this life, August 22, 1832, in the 27th year of her age,


Agnes, daughter of James and Susan McKewn, died 22d March, 1821, aged 1 year, three months and 23 days. Sacred to the memory of Finlay McNaughton, who departed this life on the 28th of March, 1828, aged 36 years, 2 months, and 28 days.


In memory of George McPherson who departed this life December 31, 1833, aged 50 years.


In memory of Charles, son of George and Harriet Mc Pherson, who departed this life October 13, 1822, aged 1 year, 1 month, 24 days.


In memory of John, son of Horace and Sarah Meacham, who died-December 18, 1818, aged 1 year, 8 months. In memory of Sarah, daughter of Horace and Sarah Meacham, who died October 5, 1820, aged 1 year, 4 months.


Maria, Lucretia and Richard; children of Richard M. and Maria Meigs. Maria died June 9, 1825, aged 10


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years and 7 months; Richard died February 28, 1823, aged 7 months.


In memory of Bevil Cosborn Mills, son of Chauncey and Miranda Mills, who departed this life October 19, 1825, aged 17 years, 5 months.


Hope looks beyond the bounds of time, When what we now deplore Shall rise in full immortal prime, And bloom to fade no more.


Sacred to the memory of Chauncey Mills, who departed this life October 31, 1829, aged 19 years, 1 month.


Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb, Take this new treasure to thy trust,


And give these sacred relics room, To seek a slumber in the dust.


So Jesus slept; God's dying son Passed through the grave, and blessed the bed ;


Rest here, blest saint, till from his throne The morning break and pierce the shade.


In memory of Seymour B. Mills, son of Chauncey and Maranda Mills, who departed this life September 20, 1829, aged 19 years, 6 months.


Received, O earth, this faded form, In thy cold bosom let it lie; Safe let it rest from every storm, Soon must it rise, no more to die.


Sacred to the memory of Dencey Moore, wh departed this life March 9, 1822, aged 25 years, 4 months.


Her days how short, how early called away To pay that debt each mortal has to pay;


But cease to mourn, ye friends, from tears refrain,


Your transient loss is her eternal gain.


A few more days of grief will soon be o'er, " When absent friends will meet to part no more.


Harry Morgan, of Aurora, Cayuga county, who died September 20, 1838, aged 25 years.


George, died September 5, 1836, aged 1 year, 10 months and 6 days; Caroline Russell, died November 12, 1836, aged 3 years, 7 months and 5 days: children of Samuel and Eliza Morgan.


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Eliza, wife of Henry Morse, died February 26, 1839, aged 31 years; also, William Henry, infant son of Henry and 'Eliza Morse, died July 26, 1839, aged 6 months.


Henry Clay, son of James and Sarah Morse, died Janu- ary 14, 1835, aged 9 months and 22 days.


Go to thy rest, my child, Go to thy dreamless bed, Gentle and undefiled, With blessings on thy head.


Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of James and Sarah Morse, died Dec. 16, 1839, aged 8 years, 1 month, 16 days.


They're here in this turf bed, those tender forms So kindly cherished and so fondly loved;


They're here, sweet sisters pleasant in their love, And not in death divided.


Clarissa, daughter of James and Sarah Morse, died December 20, 1839, aged 3 years, 11 months, 20 days.


I am weary of loving what passes away, The sweetest, the dearest, alas. may not stay ; I long for that land where those partings are o'er, And death and the tomb can divide hearts no more.


In memory of Mary Eliza, wife of Enoch Noyes, and daughter of Earl P. and Mary Pease, who died Nov. 21, 1829, aged 26.


Alas how changed this lovely form so dear, Which bloomed and cheered my heart ; Fair, fleeting comfort of a year, How soon we're called to part.


John Rockwell, son of John I. and Caroline Olmstead, born July 9, 1836, died August 11, 1836, aged I month, 2 days.


Sacred to the memory of Nathaniel Parke, who departed this life January 3, 1822, aged 53 years, 11 months, and 7 days.


In memory of Philip S. Parker, who died June 29, 1831, in the 55th year of his age.


Sweet be his sleep, and when the resurrection trump awakes the dead, immortal life be his.


In memory of George Monell Parker, son of Philip and


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Jannett Parker, who died 19th November, 1815, aged 11 years, 3 months and 19 days,


Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.


Edwin B., son of Joel B. and Frances L. Parsons, died June 20, 1832, aged 6 months.


In memory of Hannah Peck, who died August 21, 1838, aged 48 years.


In memory of Ebenezer Pemberton, who died January 31, 1823, aged 44 years, 3 months, 22 days.


Sarah Pemberton, died December 4, 1837, aged 58.


Abigail, daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah Pemberton,


died December 18, 1819, aged 4 years, 9 months and 26 days.


Charlotte Pemberton, daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah Pemberton, died December 20, 1819, aged 11 months and 20 days.


In memory of Sarah Jane Pemberton, daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah Pemberton, died September 8, 1819, aged 3 years, 2 months and 9 days; also, Sarah Pemberton who died July 13, 1826, aged 2 years, 9 months and 26 days.


In memory of Harriet, daughter of Ebenezer and Sarah Pemberton, who died February 16, 1826, aged 15 years, 2 months and 6 days.


Sacred to the memory of Clarissa L. Pemberton, who departed this life March 2, 1833, aged 25 years.


Harriet, daughter of Ebenezer and Eunice Pemberton, died November 30, 1841, in the 8th year of her age. Gideon Prentice, died December 17, 1837, in the 62d year of his age.


The grave of George Cheney, only child of Ezra P. and Philena C. Prentice, who died possessing all the fond- ness of a creature's love, 22d of December, 1827, aged 3 years, 1 month and 4 days.


Marian J. Prentice, only daughter of Ezra P. and Phi- lena C. Prentice, died July 10, 1836, aged 7 years, 9 months and 1 day.


William Cheney, only son of Ezra P. and Philena C.


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Prentice, died 18th June, 1833, aged 1 year, 9 months, 23 days. 4


George, only child of John H. and Sarah N. Prentice, died August 26, 1833, aged 6 months and 16 days. . In memory of Catherine Davis, only child of John H.


and Sarah Prentice, died 22d September, 1832, aged 8 months.


Sacred to the memory of Louisa Maria, youngest daugh- ter of Asaph and Orelia Preston, who died November 30, 1828, aged 10 months.


To those who for her loss are grieved, This consolation's given ; She's from a world of wo relieved, And blooms a rose in heaven.


David Redden, died April 13, 1850, aged 60 years.


In memory of James George Redden, son of David and Mary Redden, who died September 11, 1827, aged 10 years, 10 months and 13 days.


Sarah, daughter of Nathan and Sabra Rice, died Decem- ber 30, 1832, aged 19 years, 11 months and 19 days. Caroline, daughter of Nathan and Sabra Rice, died July 31, 1834, aged 17 years, 10 months and 5 days. Sacred to the memory of John Rockwell, who departed this life December 13, 1826, in the 61st year of his age.


Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.


In memory of Mary Rockwell, wife of John W. Rock- well, who was born May 20, 1774, died January 8, 1837, aged 63 years, 7 months and 28 days.


Oh Lord, thou didst lead her gently through the dark valley and shadow of death, and she feared not death, for thou wert her rock and support.




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