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Resolutely encountering the fatigues of service,
Patiently submitting to the loss of his property,
and firmly sustaining, with a band of his compatriots, a painful Exile to ST AUGUSTINE.
In the Legislature, and as President of the Senate, He was honored with the public confidence.
As a usband and father He was distinguished for tenderness and affection, and united a large circle of connections In the bonds of harmony and love. As a citizen revered, valued as a friend, and for equanimity and benevolence no less esteemed, He sunk into the tomb full of years and honor, with a mind placid, from a life well spent, and a lively faith in his Blessed Redeemer. " Wisdom is the grey hairs of man," "and an unspotted life is Old age."
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MRS MARY DESSAUSSURE, Widow of DANIEL DESAUSSURE. She was a very tender parent, and a most affectionate wife; distinguished for her humble piety, She died, as she had lived, a sincere Christian. Resigned to the will of God, She departed this life on the 25th Deer 1815, in the 77th year of her age.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SAMUEL SMITH, Who died 24th Nov. 1829, Aged 69 Years and 11 Months.
He was remarkable for his tender and amiable disposition, kind to all around him, Too much so for the advancement of his temporal welfare. He lies encircled with Seven of his Children.
The Eldest MARY SUSANNA, Aged 29 Years. SUSAN TENNENT, Aged 19 Years. WILLIAM TENNENT, JOSIAH, MARTHA CATHARINE, FRANCIS E C, And an INFANT.
Long will he be lamented by the only remaining two of his onee happy and flourishing family ; Wife and Daughter, Who now ereets this tablet as a poor tribute to his Memory.
" Those peaceful hours once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still, But oh ! they 've left an aching void The world ean never fill."
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
SACRED To the memory of MRS C C SMITH, Relict of the late SAMUEL SMITH, who died on the 21st of April, 1849, Aged 77 years, and 4 months. Also their Daughter ELIZABETH ANN,
who died on the Ist Feb. 1854 Aged 54 yrs and 1 month.
HERE REPOSES THE REMAINS OF Doctor JOSEPH HALL RAMSAY, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 24TH NOV. 1803 In the 41st Year of his age.
AND OF HIS CONSORT MRS MARY V T RAMSAY, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20TH OF MAY 1823, In the 56th Year of her age.
AND ALSO SEVEN OF THEIR CHILDREN.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
IN MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM E SNOWDEN,
Born Aug. 12th 1790, Died Nov. 22₫ 1841.
AND LYDIA SNOWDEN,
His wife.
Born Oct. 4th 1786, Died Aug. 7th 1850.
SACRED To the memory of WILLIAM D'AUBRAY DEVEAUX.
Died Oct 20 1836
aged 15 months.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chaneel.
SACRED TO THE MEMORY of MRS SELINA KEITH GREEN, Wife of THOMAS P. GREEN, and Mother of the Revd. J Mercier Green, Born 4th February 1804 Died 12th March 1858.
She died, having the testimony of a good conscience, in the communion of the Catholic Church, in the Confidence of a Certain Faith, in the Comfort of a reasonable, Religious and holy Hope, in favor with her God, and in perfect Charity with the world.
I heard a Voice from Heaven saying unto me, Write, from Henceforth, Blessed are the dead who die in the LORD, even so saith the SPIRIT, for they rest from their labors.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the Beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end, Amen.
Near this Spot repose the Remains of her Honored and Revered Parents, the late MR CHARLES J & MRS ANN SNOWDEN, of Charleston. And also, her only Daughter, S K GREEN.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
Sacred To the memory of SAMUEL SMITH jr. a native of Massachusetts, who departed this life on the 5th day of October, 1812, in the 36th yr of his age, after a long and painful illness which he bore with Christian fortitude and Resignation. An honest man's the noblest work of God.
Sacred to the memory of MRS SUSANNA VERCEREAU TENNENT, who died April 10th 1795 Æ 53, Relict of Rev. WILLIAM TENNENT, A. M.
She was of a cheerful temper and amiable dispositions, Constant in her friendship, To her relations Tenderly and strongly attached, Given to hospitality, To the poor liberal, To her servants kind, Prudent and disereet, Of engaging manners, And fervent piety. Her life was upright, And her end peace.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
This FRAIL Monument Covers the mortal part of JOHN GRIMBALL esqr. who died Nov. 8th 1804 aged 53 years.
Endeared by an excelleney of ebaraeter to many surviving friends, and embalmed in the bosoms of an affectionate family, from whose recollection his domestie virtues ean never be obliterated, he will be had in everlasting remembranee. He sleeps in Jesus, till the Resurrection of the just.
Rev. ISAAC STOCKTON KEITH .*
MINGLED WITH HIS REMAINS lie those of his wife, JANE KEITH, who died in an illness, of but a few minutes duration, on the 11th of Feb. A.D. 1849, Aged 76 years, 11 months. A member for 60 yrs of the Church, of which her husband was Pastor, she took a lively interest in every thing connected with it, always ready with strennons efforts and means to contribute to its prosperity. As a Christian, she was cheerful and consistent, as a friend to the poor, she was distinguished for liberality. As a philanthropist, she devoted her energies and means to the promotion of the Gospel, which, in her judgment, was the best contribution she could make towards the melioration of mankind. As a sineere and dear friend, her memory will long be cherished, by a very large eirele of devoted friends, to whose number the eireumstanee of her being the Widow of so beloved a Pastor and citizen, added many others, only to be held by her peculiar social qualities, and confiding disposition, in the firmest bonds of intimaey and love.
# See Inscription on page 12.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
In memory of MRS HANNAH SPROAT KEITH, wife of the Rev. Doctor Isaae S. Keith, and daughter of the Rev. DR JAMES SPROAT, & SARAH SMITH SPROAT.
Endowed with an excellent understanding, and amiable temper, and highly cultivated by a refined and religious education, she was still more happily distinguished, by the graces and virtues, which form the Christian Character. In early life she exhibited the evidences of an unfeigned faith in her Redeemer, and through her succeeding years, She adorned with growing lustre her profession of his Gospel. Of an humble, meek, and peaceable spirit, of a fervent piety, and generous charity, of a prudent zeal in doing good, of a cheerful submission and patience in suffering affliction, of a faithful, affectionate discharge of every social duty, She was a bright and lovely example. From a life eminently devoted To her God and Saviour, She was removed on earth by death, to that rest, which remaineth for the people of God, on the 13th day of Sep., A. D. 1796, in the 46th yr of her age.
" To her to live was Christ, and to die was gain."
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Against the North Wall of the Chancel.
In Memory of ANDREW KREPS Who died Jan. 19th 1800 aged 40 years and 3 months. Also of MARY SMITH KREPS who died Sep 19th 1799 aged 6 years 11 months and 19 days.
And of ANDREW KREPS JUN.
who was drownded the 1st of June 1801 aged 6 years and 5 months. They are not lost but gone before.
ELIZABETH BIGELOW
Died June 21st 1850 Aged 91 years. REBECCA E. SCOTT, Died Oct 28th 1850 Aged 58 years. Mother & Daughter.
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duscriptions,
EAST,
FROM NEAR KING STREET, TO THE CHANCEL.
South plats, middle walk.
East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
Sacred To the memory of Our departed Mother
Mrs HENRIETTA T. JENKINS, who died June 4th 1849 Aged 45 years, 5 mo. & 12 days, Blessed are the dead who die in the LORD.
टेक Memory of MARTHA KENNEDY,
who died 14th June, 1822, Aged 1 year, 11 months, & 15 days.
In memory of JOHN WILLIAMSON, A native of England, Who departed this life July 26th, 1805, Aged 26 years.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
Sacred to the memory of
JOHN B WHITNEY A native of Foehabers, Scotland, who departed this life, Dee 13th 1817 in the 38th year of his age.
Till the last hour of general doom, May Angels guard the precious trust, Lock the cold chamber of his tomb, And keep secure his sleeping dust. May joys celestial him await, When risen from the gloomy grave,
Then shall he share the happy fate Of those, whom Jesus died to save.
This stone was ereeted by his affectionate Wife. Also his adopted Son, M. Peter Poulston, Who departed this life May 10th 1819 aged 8 yrs 11 mo. & 3 days.
Sleep on, sweet boy, and take thy rest, God called thee hence, he thought it bext.
MACKEY.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH LAZELL Esqr A native of Bridgewater, in the State of
Massachusetts, who departed this life Aug 19th 1799 Aged 32 yrs, 2 mo, & 19 da.
Likewise ABIGAIL LAZELL his wife, who departed this life Aug 28th 1799 Aged 30 years and 16 days. Come hither, mortal, cast an eye, Then go thy way, prepare to die. Here read thy doom, for die thou must ; One day like us be turned to dust.
To the memory of MRS MARY WELSH, WIFE OF SAMUEL WELSH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUG 31ST 1799 AGED 23 YEARS & 5 MONTHS. What can i add for all my words are faint ! Celestial lore no eloquence can paint. No more can be in mortal words erpress'd, But rast eternity shall tell the rest.
Sacred to the memory of MR JOHN CONYERS, who departed this life Nov. 5th 1799 aged 20 yrs 5 months.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
Sacred To the memory of JOHN T GILMAN, Born at Exeter New Hampshire, who departed this life 21st February 1808 Aged 30 yrs. Only son of JOHN TAYLOR GILMAN, Governor of New Hampshire.
Now therefore, We are no more Strangers, but desire a better country, that is a heavenly.
Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL FISHER a native of England, Born April 16th 1787 Died on Sullivan's Island September 8th 1859, Aged 72 years 4 months & 23 days. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
ALFRED Infant son of SAMUEL W, and ELEANOR C. FISHER, Born September 7th died September 9th 1858. " He died to sin, he died to care ; But for a moment felt the rod, Then springing on the viewless air, Spread his light wings, and soared to God."
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
MICHEL.
In Memory of THOMAS WALLIS, who died Aug. 27th 1796 in the 23d yr of his age.
Sacred To the memory of ABRAHAM H SMITH, who departed this life April 24th 1817 Aged 1 yr, & 11 months.
Also CAROLINE M SMITH, who died May 7th 1817 Aged 11 yrs & 9 months, Children of JAMES & MARY SMITH from the County of Wieklow, Ireland.
JOSEPH HARPER
A native of the eity of Norwich, England, But for several years Manager of the Theatre, Providenec, R. I. who died in this city Feb 27th 1811, aged 52 yrs. He preserved through life the character of a mild, temperate, and truly honest man.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
टेस्ट memory of CAPT. JEREMIAH KING, who died Sep. 23ª 1792, aged 28 years, on a voyage from New York.
Picture of health, by sickness worn, Death takes him from the busy stage, And leares frail nature here to mourn The Widow's loss, and Orphan's tender age.
Un memory of MARTIN SCOTT. A native of Bennington, Vermont, who departed this life Dee 16th 1812, in the 40th year of his age.
the memory of
PHILIP HACKELL
A native of Baltimore, who departed this life Dee 10th 1813, in the 4th yr of his age.
Blest is he whose sufferings on this earth, Has his soul prepared in time of death, To meet his Maker, and be forgiven. And evermore to rest in Heaven.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
MARIA BACHMAN,
DAUGHTER OF MAYNARD D & CAROLINE L STROBEL ; DIED JULY IST 1857. AGED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS, & 5 DAYS.
I dwell not here ; but far above,
In robes of light arrayed!
Beyond yon starry heaven,
Thou'lt see the blessed home, Where I, with sister Angels now,
In fields of Glory roam.
Ye would not sure recall me
To the dull and changeful earth,
Wherc sudden tears so often dim E'en childhood's artless mirth ?
OUR LITTLE MARIA.
This marble is erected to the memory of LIEUT. RUSSEL BASSETT, Late commander of the United States Schooner Alligator, By his Brother Officers, as a mark of their esteem. He was born in the county of Derby, State of Connecticut, on the 23d of January, 1784, and died of a fever in this city, on the 3ª of Sep. 1814. Aged 30 yrs, 7 months, 11 days.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
To dwell upon and to perpetuate the memory of departed worth, is softly pleasing, though it saddens the soul.
IN memory of JOHN S COURTENAY, of Charleston. He died Nov. 24th 1816 in the 20th year of his age.
" Though men be so strong, that they come to fourscore years, yet is their strength then but labour and sorrow."
IN Memory of SAMUEL SMITH Senior of Massachusetts, who died Sep 10th 1828, in the 85th year of his age. He was a resident of this city nearly half a century.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
BENEATH THIS STONE, Repose the remains of JAMES CARROLL COURTENAY, A native and resident of Charleston. Born Jan. 14th 1803, Died Feb. 3ª 1835.
Although his life in its date was short, Yet in his achievements it was long.
A successful votary of the exact sciences, An eminent Teacher of Youth, A most exemplary Member of Society, The delight and pride of numerous friends, And a shining model of filial Piety, His memory Will be long, extensively, and dearly Cherished.
IN MEMORY OF CAROLINE JANE wife of HENRY S TEW, who died April 10th 1836, Aged 28 years, 6 mo, 18 days.
ALSO of their children, HENRY JOSEPH died Sep. 30th 1832, aged 2 months 3 days. ISAAC S BAILEY, died Nov. 4th 1832, aged 1 yr, 8 m, 18 days. ELIZABETH ISABELLA, died July 7th 1834 aged 7 months, 17 days.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
IN Memory of SARAH R TEW Obt July 16th 1854, aged 47 yrs, 7 ms, 16 days.
Also of WILLIAM HENRY Obt May 5th 1840, Aged 5 yrs, 2 days.
CAROLINE ISABELLA Obt Oct 25th 1840 aged 5 yrs, 3 mo. 25 days.
WILLIAM HENRY Obt Aug. 11th 1844, aged 1 yr, 2 mo, 17 days.
EDWIN ATMAR Obt Feb 6th 1855, aged 8 yrs, 7 mo, 18 days.
HENRY, Son of HI S and J TEW, Obt Dee 5th 1859, aged 3 mo 6 days.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
उच्छे memory of WILLIAM G MITCHELL, Son of
JOHN & ELIZABETH MITCHELL, who died Aug 27th 1819, aged 14 mo, & 27 days. Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God.
TO OUR DEPARTED PARENTS MARGARET C ARTMAN, DIED JUNE 4TH 1833 Aged 43 Years.
PETER ARTMAN, Died 7th September 1836, Aged 57 yrs. THEIR RECORD IS ON HIGH.
SACRED to the memory of
HANNAH JORDAN, youngest daughter of Dr John Newman Oglethorpe, of Camden, So. Ca. and consort of the late JAMES JORDAN, of St Mary's Georgia, who died in this eity on the 10th of March 1808 in the 45th year of her age.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
Here Rest the remains of DAVID D BAILEY, who died, April 17th 1824 aged 29 years.
Sacred To the memory of ANN BAILEY, who died the 2d October 1817 Aged 16 years, & 9 mo. She was born in London, but came to this city in her infancy.
Early imbibing the best lessons of instruction, her bosom glowed with the most amiable affections, and her mind was enlightened above her years ; her early death will long be lamented by those to whom her excellent qualities had greatly endeared ber.
Also of MRS ANN BAILEY, Wife of David Bailey, and Aunt of the above, who died, Sep. 14th 1826, in the 50th yr of her age. Hic deficit eulogia supra laudem omnem fuit illa.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
ELEANOR MIOT, OUR MOTHER
CHARLES H MIOT, OUR FATHER
"THEY REST FROM THEIR LABORS, AND THEIR WORKS DO FOLLOW THEM."
MRS ANNE BELL,
Aged Ninety.
MARTHA CAROLINE, PININAH, CHILDREN OF CHARLES AND ELEANOR MIOT.
ELEANOR. AND JENNY.
JAMES MIOT,
DIED 3D JANUARY, 1817, aged 13 months and 3 days.
HENRY MIOT, DIED 6TH OCTOBER 1817, Aged 4 years, 1 month, and 1 day.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
ELEANOR SCHUTT WILKIE,
wife of
JOSEPH WALKER, Born April 2ª 1820, died May 2ª 1839.
WILLIAM BALL WILKIE,
Born June 18th 1786, died Sep. 18th 1837.
EVELINA ELOISA WILKIE,
Born March 17th 1823, died Oct. 13th 1836.
WILLIAM L WILKIE,
Died At Jalapa Mexico, May 14th 1847, aged 21 years, and 2 days.
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East, from near King Street, to the Chancel.
ELLA CATHARINE, Daughter of JOSEPH, And CORNELIA M WALKER; Born March 31st 1844, died Nov. 2ª 1845.
EMMA LOUISE
Daughter of JOSEPH AND CORNELIA M WALKER, Born Jan. 29th 1846, Died Jan 11th 1847.
WILLIE Born Nov. 9th 1851, Died June 27th 1852.
JESSIE
Born Dec 15th 1853, Died July 9th 1854.
Children of JOSEPH & CORNELIA M WALKER.
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Inscriptions,
AGAINST GERMAN LUTHERAN BOUNDARY.
Against German Lutheran Boundary.
Beneath this Stone lie the remains of Mr LORING ANDREWS, fourth Son of Mr JOSEPH ANDREWS, and Mrs HANNAH his Wife, of Hingham in the STATE of MASSACHUSETTS, the place of his nativity. He died on the 19th October, 1805 in the 38th yr of his age.
Mr Andrews was one of the first Proprietors and Editors of the Charleston Courier, estab- lished in 1803.
Note added Jan. 1860.
In Memory of JOHN WHITE who fell a victim to the prevailing Epidemie, In this city, on the 31st July 1801, aged 21 yrs, 6 mo, & 25 days.
Rising in fame, preferment to his view, Advancing honors in resplendenee drew, But here, untimely, all his prospects fell Whom few shall equal, and none e'er exeel.
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Against German Lutheran Boundary.
Sacred To the memory of WILLIAM SCOTT,
who departed this life on the 22d day of december 1819, in tho 44th yr of his age, Leaving a wife, and five small children, to lament their Irreparable Loss.
Also, his two sons,
WILLIAM SCOTT, who was born june 3ª 1807, and departed this life july the 21st 1808, aged thirteen months, and 18 days; and
WILLIAM H SCOTT, born january 1809, and departed this life june 17th 1815, aged 6 yrs, 6 mo, & 6 days.
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Against German Lutheran Boundary.
Memory of MRS JANE CASEY
a native of Abbeville Distriet, South Carolina, who died in Charleston on the 17th of Feb. 1813, Aged 34 years, mueh regretted by her friends.
Here Slumbers with two of her children, in the joyful expectation of a speedy resurrection, the remains of Mrs ANNE DUNCAN,
wife of Mr JOHN DUNCAN, who departed this life 17th February 1803, Aged 48 years.
WJ G 1791.
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uscriptions,
EAST,
NEAR THE CHANCEL.
East, near the Chancel.
JOHN
Sacred To the Memory of BENNETT JUNIOR, late first Lieutenant of the Northern Volunteers, who was born in Ashfield, Mass., and died in this city on the 21st June 1828. in the 34 yr of his age.
HEU ! QUANTO MINUS EST CUM RELIQUIS VERSARI QUAM TUI MEMINISSE.
encath this marble are deposited the remains of a manly SOLDIER, a useful citizen, A kind and generous Friend, and an Honorable and high minded Man. An approving Community, an extended Circle of friends, and his bereaved wife and relatives, all unite their tears, over this affecting dispensation of Providence. The deceased had but just entered into life, when he was unexpectedly stricken from the sphere of his usefulness, and his RESPECTABILITY.
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East, near the Chancel.
He has gone down to the grave with honor here, and in the hope, we trust, of a blessed IMMORTALITY, jereafter.
This Monument is erected by The Northern Volunteers, A Uniform Corps attached to the 17th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2ª Division, of the South Carolina Militia, over a deceased Brother,
JOHN BENNETT, Junior.
His fellow Soldiers hold in melancholy, but grateful reeolleetion, the ready and active intelligence, the assiduous attention, the generous feeling, and the universally honored INTEGRITY, with which he discharged all the duties, appertaining to his Connection with their CORPS. By unanimous consent, therefore, they offer this (lutiful tribute to his Memory.
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East, near the Chancel.
du memory of SARAH, the daughter of SAMUEL and MARY DICKSON, who departed this life Nov 26th 1802 Aged 26 days.
IN Memory of JAMES CHESTERMAN EYLAND. Born Nov. 11th 1821, Died Oct. 8th 1831.
IN Memory of MARIA Wife of JAMES EYLAND, and Daughter of James Chesterman, of New York. Born at Reading, County of Berkshire, England, Died in this city Aug 29th 1835.
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East, near the Chancel.
IN Memory of
JAMES EYLAND,
A native of Walsall, county of Stafford, England, but for 16 yrs a highly respected Merchant in this city. Born, Aug 20th 1795, died, Sep 22 1835.
THUS by the Dispensation of Divine Providence, were their afflicted children Called upon to consign, to the House appointed For all the living, Both Father and Mother, In the short space of twenty four days.
They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, And in their death they were not divided.
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Inscriptions, SOUTH,
NEAR THE CHURCH.
South, near the Church.
Grected IN Ilemory OF JAMES BADGER, Sen ?. A native of BOSTON, N. E. who departed this life Sep 15th A. D. 1817, aged 60 yrs, I mo, & 15 days.
At the age of 20 Mr B emigrated to this city ; in the year 1788 he was chosen Clerk and Sexton of the Archdale Independent Church, and for 30 years ably and faithfully discharged the duties of that office. As a member of this community he was useful, as a Husband tender, as a Father affectionate, as a master indulgent, and as a Friend sincere. As a Teacher of Sacred Music he indefatigably laboured to promote that useful science. For many years he was a member in communion with this Church, and was exemplary in his piety.
Jesus, the Vision of thy face Hath overpowering charms ; Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace, If Christ be in my arms.
Then while ye hear my heart-strings break, How sweet my minutes roll ! A mortal paleness on my cheek, And Glory in my soul.
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South, near the Church.
Un memory OF William Son of JAMES AND ELIZABETH BADGER, Obt. Nov 28th 1813. aged 7 yrs, 10 mno. and 26 days.
My Father calls me to his arms, And willingly I go, With cheerfulness I bid farewell To every thing below. Pray do not weep or grieve for me, You know I must go home .- I was upon a visit here, And now I must return.
Grected IN Memory OF
MRS MARGARET KEITH Obt April 15th 1816, Æ 41 yrs, 10 mo, & 20 days.
As a wife she was affectionate, as a Mother tender and instructive,
and as a friend truly sineere. During a lingering and painful illness, she never murmured at the dispensation of God towards her, but felt resigned to his will, and with cheerfulness left this vale of tears, for the enjoyment of that home, where the wicked eease from troubling, and the weary are at rest.
Ye fleeting charms of earth farewell, Your springs of joy are dry ; Thy soul now seeks another home, A brighter one on high.
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South, near the Church.
This Stone is erected in Memory of GEORGE E. HAHNBAUM, the only child of Doet CHRISTIAN B HAHNBAUM, who died March 20th 1825, aged 39 years. He was unassuming in his manners, strong in his attachments, disinterested in his benevolence, exemplary in his conduct, inflexible in his principles, and ardent in his piety. He died in the faith of that Gospel, which he professed and honored for many years, cordially reposing all his hopes of Heaven on the atonement and merit of his Redeemer, and declaring with his latest breath, that "Jesus was precious to his soul."
Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there.
IN MEMORY of
MR PETER CAW, a native of Port William, Wigtonshire, Seotland, Departed this life on the 9th April, 1849, Aged 46 Years.
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South, near the Church.
IN MEMORY of PETER GOWAN,
Son of
Peter and Jane Caw, Departed this life on the 12th December, 1842, Aged '13 months, and 15 days.
Adieu ! Sweet treasure of our love, A fond, a last farewell; Thy Spirit seeks the realms abore, Once more, farewell, farewell !
IN MEMORY of MRS JANE CAW, Died 9th July 1852, AGED 42 YEARS.
BLESSED ARE THEY WHO DIE IN THE LORD.
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARTHA PATERSON, Daughter of Edward P and Catharine M Simons, born Oct 17th 1818, died Dec 15th 1840.
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South, near the Church.
SACRED To the Memory of
EDWARD PETER SIMONS,
Born, Sep 13th 1791, Died, Oct. 9th 1823, aged 29 yrs, 26 days.
Ardent in his feelings, indefatigable in his duties, of commanding talents, of the highest integrity, he has left in tears a private circle, who devotedly loved him, and a large community who delighted to honour him.
This monument is erected by his bereaved widow.
CATHERINE ELIZA, Daughter of J R and E E Wiltburger, born, Aug 19th 1849, died, June 14th 1850.
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH, born March 8th 1853, Died Sep. 15th 1854.
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South, near the Church.
SACRED To THE MEMORY OF HUGH PATERSON, WHO DIED JAN. STH 1836, AGED 72 YRS.
TO THE Memory of PHILO N BIRCH, who was born in Newtown, Connecticut, the 28th of April 1806, and died in Charleston, South Carolina, Sep 27th 1835.
SACRED TO THE MEMORY of
CHARLES GRAVES, who was born, Sep. 2d, 1769. died April 30th 1845.
ALSO, In memory of his consort, ANN GRAVES, who was born Dec 9th 1770. died May 7th 1826.
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