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In the grave for a while she must lie, But in peace and silence profound ; That when Jesus shall call from the sky She may instantly awake at the sound. O ye parents and husband who grieve, Let this consolation remain, That the day will most surely arrive When you'll see your Lavinia again.
By a friend.
In memory of NICHOLAS B. S. RIND; died March 12th, 1845, aged 48.
Our Mother, MARY C. ROYSTER, died Feb. 14, 1858, aged 82 years. She rests in peace.
*Misrendered, should be Beverley.
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HISTORY HENRICO PARISH,
Sacred to the memory of SARAH, consort of Henry Raymond, who departed this life Nov. 8th, 1823, in the 37th year of her age. Also of Mrs. MARY HAZLETT, who departed this life March 21st, 1821, in the 75th year of her age. Also in memory of MARY ELIZABETH, daughter of James & Mary Hazlett, who died Oct. 1st, 1825, . aged 1 year & 2 days. (White marble slab, brick vault.)
YOUEL RUST.
(Fragment.)
FRED RUST, Obit. April 6, 1821, aged one year, 5 months & 18 days. (Sixty feet from the main entrance of the old Sunday school.)
In memory of ELIZABETH, wife of Robert Robinson. Died Nov. 15th, A. D. 1803. (White marble headstone. )
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
Sacred to the memory of ELIZA C. Ross, who departed this life in the city of Richmond 24th December, 1817. She was the daughter of John & Priscilla Miller, & born 12th April, 1790. Married to Randolph Ross in Lexington, Virginia, 17th July, 1810. Issue, five children. Her sufferings for nearly 14 months previous to the awful dispensation
was only surpassed by an elevation of mind the offspring of an approving conscience. To her the icy arms of Death had no terror.
She died as she had lived with the exclamation:
I am happy, I am happy. In her three surviving children lost the most tender and endearing mother a disconsolate husband the most affectionate wife. May the Guardian Angel of Heaven conduct them whilst here in the paths of that virtue
of which she was a bright example, prays her most devoted and affectionate husband, Randolph Ross.
(White marble slab, formerly on pedestals and enclosed by iron railing; the former thrown down and broken into several fragments; the latter has been carried off, with the exception of one side of the enclosure, which is still stand- ing. )
In memory of BENNETT RALSTON, who died July 27, 1834, aged 57 years.
(Buried near the main entrance of the church, in the same plot with Dr. Alex. W. Weddell. )
In memory of PETER RALSTON," who died August 22d, 1822, aged about 43 years.
Marble headstone. )
*His son, Peter W. Ralston, died highly respected a few years ago.
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Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM RYAN, born in Cashill, County of Tipperary, Ireland; died August 12th, 1824, aged 50 years. Also his wife, Catherine, died July 10th, 1826, aged 40 years. Also PATRICK RYAN, son of the above William and Catherine Ryan, died September 15th, 1840, aged 21 years. Affection sore long time I bore, Physicians' skill was vain, Till God pleased that death should seize And ease me of my pain. (White marble headstone. )
J. R.
(Fragment.)
In memory of JOANA. RICHARDS, who departed this life 3d Feby., 1819, in the 39 year of his age. A native of Ipswich, Mass.
In memory of JAMES REAT, who died Feb. 18, 1815, in the 33 year of his age. (Buried 30 feet from the main entrance of the church, pointing towards the new Sunday school room.)
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
In memory JANET RUSSELL, a native of Falkirk, Scotland, who departed this life Sept. 24th, 1803, aged 68 years. Gray sandstone headstone. )
E. R. (Gray sandstone headstone, lying down near church door.)
This stone is erected to the memory of JAMES RITCHIE, who departed this life Sept. 14th, 1838, aged 24.
In memory of the infant son of James & Christiana Ritchie. Born the 20th, & died 22 Oct., 1818. Suffer little children to come unto Me.
This stone is erected to the memory of JAMES RITCHIE, JR., who departed this life Sept. 14, 1838, age 1, 24.
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In memory of WILLIAM, son of James & Christiana Ritchie, who was born July 22, 1800, and died May 9th, 1812.
Sacred to the memory of GEORGE RITCHIE, a native of Fifeshire, Scotland ; born Apl. 9th, 1792, died Oct. 30th, 1835. Also WILLIAM, WILLIAM D. & GEORGIANA, all infant children of George & Mary Ritchie.
In memory of THOMAS, son of James & Christiana Ritchie.
(Fragment.)
Sacred to the memory of JAMES GRAHAM SMITH, son of Andrew & Isabella Smith, who died on the 4th Feb., 1821, aged 4 years.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
Sacred to the memory of ROBERT SAFFORD, late of Boston, Massachusetts, who departed this life on the 6th July, 1817, in the 27th year of his age. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
In memory of GEO. SMITH, son of Dalrymple Smith & Mary Falconer. Born 17th June, 1793, died Oct. 12th, 1820. Also LILLY SMITH, daughter of D. S. & M. E. Born July 2nd, 1805, died June 18th, 1828.
Sacred to the memory of Mr. CHARLES SOUTHGATE, who departed this life March 1st, 1818, in the 58th year of his age. As a poet and musician few were his equals. What though his body turns to dust, That God in whom he placed his trust Has raised his soul from nature's bed ; Then seek him not among the dead. That soul which glowed with music's fire Has joined a bright celestial choir.
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Sacred to the memory of SARAH ANN SMITH, wife of Capt. Edmond Smith, of New Jersey, and daughter of Benjamin & Rachel Weatherby, who departed this life Sept. 23rd, 1826, aged 19 years, 7 months, and 23 days.
Return my friends and cease to weep, Whilst in Christ Jesus here I sleep, Prepare yourselves, your souls to save, There's no repentance in the grave. Stop my friends as you pass by.
As you are now so once was I,
As I am now, you soon must be, Prepare yourselves to follow me. Also entered by her side her infant child.
Sacred to the memory of FRANCIS STROBIA, born May 6th, 1787, died Feb. 28th, 1815. (Granite chancel inlaid with marble panels and sur- mounted by a granite shaft.)
NICHOLAS BROWN SEABROOK, aged 57 years, died June 29th, 1790. (White marble slab on brick vault.)
In memory of JAMES SIMMS, who was born July 17th, 1754, and died December 2nd, 1793.
*The name Seabrook is preserved, notably in the tobacco ware- house at the corner of Grace and Nineteenth streets.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
This family vault contains the remains of MARY P. STROBIA, wife of John Strobia, who died May 24th, 1795, in the 33rd year of her age. Also the remains of JOHN STROBIA, who died March 10th, 1809, in the 67th year of his age. Also JOHN H. STROBIA,* born April 5th, 1785, died Oct. 10th, 1856. Also ANN M. STROBIA. Born May 27th, 1788, died Sept. 4, 1877. (Marble slab on brick vault. )
To the memory of SAMUEL B., son of William & Martha Skinner, died April 29th, 1850, aged 17 years. Short was his life, severe his pain; To be with Christ is now his gain, A loving son and tender brother, Short was our joys on earth together.
*John H. Strobia was a successful merchant, held in high esteem. He had musical taste, was a skilled performer, and one of a coterie of which Wm. H. Fitzwhyllsonn, bookseller, and long Grand Secre- tary of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia, was a member. Fitzwhyllsonn was a Welshman, and on the visit of Lafayette to Richmond, in 1824, was recognized by the General as the quondam drum-major of General Cornwallis. In person Fitzwhyllsonn was short and rotund. It would appear that those who fought us in our struggle for independence were not rancorously regarded in Rich- mond if they proved circumspect as citizens.
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HISTORY HENRICO PARISH,
To the memory of MARY SOUTHGATE, who departed this life May 28th, 1840, aged 76 years.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. ELIZA W. SAUNDERS, consort of Samuel T. Saunders, and daughter of *Mr. Robert and Ann Davidson,
who departed this life on the 10th of September, 1822, in the 27th year of her age.
An affectionate husband and four dear children are left to unite with her relatives and friends in lamenting her un- timely death and their irreparable loss, to know her was to love her, she was therefore most beloved by those who knew her best.
In memory of SAMUEL SHIELD SAUNDERS, born Feb. 14th, 1785, died Dec. 13th, 1851.
Sacred to the memory of ELIZA STRATTON, who died in Richmond May 1st, 1857, aged 59 years. Also LOUIS STRATTON, died Feb. 27, 1822, aged 28 years. (Buried near the Twenty-fifth and Grace streets gate.)
*"Robt. Davidson" appears in the Richmond Directory of 1819 as: "D. S. S. of E. over Cochran and Williams."
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
Miss MARY AUGUSTUS SOLOMON died June 17th, 1873. (Buried about 50 feet on the south side from the new Sunday school.)
In memory of Capt. M. SEAGERS, died Aug. 6, 1882, aged 66 years.
In memory of ROBT. D. SNELL, son of Ig. M. Snell.
Sacred to the Memory of GEORGE F. STRAS, who departed this life Jan. 19th, 1811, aged 65 years. His genius fled up to the stars From whence it came, and That warm heart of thine With all its generous and Open vessels compressed Into a clod of the valley. (Gray sandstone slab on pedestal. )
SAMUEL SHEPPARD, a native of Boston, is here entombed. Died Sept. 21st, 1815, age near 53 years. Eighteen years faithful service in the honourable station of Auditor of Public Accounts of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Had so endeared him to the Legislature, that it was with great reluctance his resignation was accepted by that body. The session of 1814. In the heart of his relatives and the citizens of Richmond, is erected a monument of affection and esteem which time alone can efface. (Buried by a large sugarberry tree near the new Sunday school building.)
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Sacred to the memory of JOHN SAWYER, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland. Born June 20th, 1799, died Sept. 30th, 1832. (Marble headstone. )
Sacred to
the memory of BENJ. F. SPALDING, who departed this life 16th July, 1833, in the 37th year of his age. (White marble headstone. )
In memory of WILLIAM H. STITH, * Born in Gloucester county, died in the city of Richmond Sept. 17th, 1837, aged 37 years. Seize mortal seize the transient hour,
Improve each moment as it flies,
Life's a short summer, man's a flower, He dies, alas, how soon he dies !
In memory of Mrs. REBECCA STITH. Died May 19th, 1880. (Buried between the church and 25th and Grace streets.)
*The name Stith is historic in Virginia. Robert Bolling, who married first Jane Rolfe, the granddaughter of Pocahontas, the "gentle Indian princess," is second Anne, daughter of John Stith. The first record of the name is in Charles City county.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
In memory of ABRAHAM SHIELDS, stone cutter and brick layer, a native in the County of Durham, Old England, who departed this life Oct. 9th, 1798, aged 28 years. When I was young and in my prime, It pleased the Lord to end my time, And took me to a place of rest, Where Jesus Christ did think it best.
Here lies the body of ELIZH. DREW SPENCER, daughter of Chs. Spencer, who departed this life July 30th, 1799, aged 15 months. (Sandstone headstone.)
Here lies the body of MARY ANN SPENCER, who departed this life the 29th of August, 1800, aged 4 years. (Sandstone headstone.)
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. MARTHA B. SHORE, who died the 19th of May, 1803, in the 29th year of her age. (Gray sandstone headstone.)
In memory of SALLY H. STARR. Born Oct. 20, 1791, died Dec. 11, 1792.
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Memory of THOS. B. STARR, born Aug. 25, 1793, died -, 1794.
CHARLES KECK, son of Levi & Charlotte Shelly. Died April 6th, 1820, aged 7 months. We placed him here, and Gabriel mark'd the spot Whence to call an offering fit to heaven.
In memory of ELIZA STEEL, who departed this life October 3d, 1814, aged 13 ys. 1 mo., 11 days. A native of Philadelphia.
Miss REBECCA SCOTT died Nov. 30th, 1816, aged 65.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. CATHERINE SLAUGHTER, the beloved partner of
Smith Slaughter, Esq., of Jefferson county. She was born Nov. 12th, 1763, and
suddenly departed from this transitory scene Jany. 12th, 1822, aged 56 years & 2 months. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away Blessed be the name of the Lord. (White marble headstone. )
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
Here repose the mortal remains of ROBERT SLOAN, a native of the Parrish of Connor in the county of Antrim, and a member of the Connor Lodge No. 832, Ireland .* He departed this life Dec. 10th, 1816, aged 35 years. Erected by M. Crawford.
Sacred to the memory of MARTHA STREET, of the Borough of Norfolk, who died the 7th day of August, 1813, on her passage to Richmond, aged 56 years.
SARAH TAYLOR, February 14th, 1791.
In memory of ELIZABETH TAYLOR, daughter of Jno. and Sarah Taylor, born 4th May, 1794, died 13th Aug., 1796, aged 2 years and 3 months.
MARY FRANCES TAYLOR, born Oct. 10, 1845, died June 27, 1847. Buried in the same grave. GEORGE EDWARD TAYLOR, born Dec. 3, 1849, died Jan. 29, 1855.
*It will be observed that "Scotia" and "Erin" furnished many citizens of early Richmond-the Scotch being especially prominent and enterprising as merchants, and later as millers, the hardy representative of whom it has been urged that he might find ex- istence and thrive on a "bare rock," was ubiquitous in Virginia from early Colonial days.
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In memory of P. H. TAYLOR, son of W. H. and Gabriella Taylor, who departed this life on the 18th day of August, 1810, aged 1 year, 8 mo. (Gray sandstone headstone.)
To the memory of MARIA ELIZABETH THOMPKINS, the daughter of Christ .* and Mary Thompkins, who was born 28 July, 1808, and died 5th of Sept., 1810. (Gray sandstone block near the ground.) (Buried between the main walk and the new Sunday school, near Wm. Weymouth vault .* )
Here lies the body of ARCHIBALD TONEY, who died March 24th, 1811. (Buried on the north side of the brick Sunday school near a large iron fence. )
In memory of Mrs. SARAH, wife of Mr. Silas Thompson,
of Cheshire, Conn., who died March 2nd, 1848, Æ 29. Also their daughter, SARAH, who died Feb. 10, 1818, Æ 3 weeks.
(Marble headstone.)
*"Christopher Tompkins" appears in the Richmond Directory of 1819 as "carpenter, u. s. of G., bt. 6th and 7th Sts., first from 7th St."
REV. PIKE POWERS, D. D., Assistant Minister, 1888-1890.
REV. C. R. KUYK, Assistant Minister, 1891-1893.
REV. J. H. BURKHEAD, Assistant Minister, 1896-1897.
REV. E. B. SNEAD, Assistant Minister, 1901-1903.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. 513
In memory of MARIA DUCHER, consort of David Trueheart, who departed this life on the 17th of August, 1817, in the 20th year of her age.
To the memory of JOSEPH THOMAS, son of Joseph Thomas, of France, died 3rd Sept., 1811.
Here lies the body of M. H. TOUNLEY, who died Nov. 5th, 1813, age 17 months and 5 days.
Sacred to the memory of MARY, consort of William P. Thompson, and daughter of Anthony and Sophia Zemee, of the city of Lancaster, Pa., who departed this life April 11th, 1852, aged 75 years. (White marble monument. )
Sacred to the memory of POLLY TODD, who died the 22nd of Aug., 1822, age 17 years. (On the west side of the church near a large sugarberry tree.)
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Sacred to the memory of ISABELLA TUSON, a native of the county of Donegal, Ireland, who died Jan. 29, 1825, age 39 years. May her soul rest in peace.
Sacred to the memory of LEWIS N. TODD, born 15th Nov., 1802, . died Nov. 19th, 1833. His bereaved widow
causes this monument to be erected to his memory.
Sacred to the memory of GIDEON L., son of Elijah and Amelia Townsend, died May 11th, 1837, aged 3 years and 11 months.
In memory of AMELIA, wife of Elijah Townsend, who departed this life October 10th, 1840, aged 32 years and 4 months and 6 days. In vain we look for rest below When 'tis not to be found Rest is the plant that will not grow In any earthly ground But while our souls mount up above The firmament so high Within our blest Redeemer's love There's everlasting joy.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
In memory of EZRA, son of Elijah and Amelia Townsend, who departed this life Sept. 26th, 1834, aged 2 years and 19 days.
Rev. JOHN S. WATT,* died in Dinwiddie Co. Jan. 4th, 1879. (Twenty feet from the main entrance of the church, near the walk on the left side leaving the church.)
To Our Mother. PENELOPE MARGARET WRIGHT, beloved wife of A. W. Weddell, D. D. February 29, 1840-January 9, 1901. Numbered with thy saints in glory everlasting.
In memory of JOSEPH WEST, died Oct. 18th, 1788, A. 3 y & 5 m.
In memory of Mrs. JANE WISEHAM, who died the 1st May, 1790, age 42 years. (Facing the main entrance of the church, close by the wall.)
To the memory of JACOB P. WILSON, of New York, who was born Oct. 21, 1793, and died Oct. 19, 1818. (Thirty-three feet in the rear of the new Sunday school room.)
*Son of Hugh Watt, of Glencairn, Ireland.
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Rev. ALEX. WEDDELL, Rector of St. John's Church. Born at Tarboro, N. C., May 20th, 1841, died at Richmond, Va., Dec. 6, 1883.
Father unto thy hands I commend myspirit.
Yea thou will answer for me Righteous Lord ;
Thine all the merits,
Mine's the great reward.
Thine the sharp thorns
And mine the golden crown;
Mine the life won,
And thine the life laid down.
Hymn 67.
Large hearted, Large minded ; A lover of the truth, And of manhood ;
Bold, untiring, faithful In the service of the Master ; Tender, watchful
and unceasing in the care of his flock. His people loved
and revered him.
In memory of JAMES WILSON, a native of Bauffshire in Scotland, and by profession a mason, who departed this life at Fire Creek, Oct. 5th, 1818, aged 58 years.
°as a mory of gratitude & .. long survive
°Obliterated.
(Red sandstone slab 3 feet broad and 6 inches thick, curiously lettered.
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In memory of SUSAN WILSON, who departed this life 24th Oct., 1817, aged 5 months and 20 days.
In memory of Mrs. JANE WILSON, who departed this life 1792.
Sacred to the beloved memory of ANN C. WATSON, a native of Charleston, S. C., and the wife of James Watson, of this city. She was born the 13th January, 1799, and departed this life May 27, 1822. Fair and blooming yesterday Now a loathsome corpse I lie See how beauty fades away Oh prepare, prepare to die. (Marble slab.)
In memory of JAS. WILKIE, died July 5th, 1822, aged 1 year and 25 days.
Sacred to the memory of Capt. WM. WEBB, who died on 26th April, 1805. He lived beloved and died regretted And fled forever from my view Thou partner of my soul adieu Our hopes are now to meet above Where pain shall cease, where all is love. (Near the keeper's office.)
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Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH WERTH, the affectionate consort of John J. Werth, who departed this life on the 30th August, 1823, in the 44th year of her age. In life she was most beloved and in death most lamented by those who knew her best.
Sacred to the memory of dear departed HENRY, youngest son of Jno. J. Werth, who was snatched from his fond parents by death on the 5th of Nov., 1818, at the ten- der age of 9 years, 7 months and 10 days. Tread gently on his ashes.
In memory of JANE, daughter of John and Eleanor Warrock, born 16th of August, 1823, died 4th of Sept., 1827, aged 4 years and 10 days.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
In memory of JOHN WARROCK, JR., son of John and Eleanor Warrock, born 16th March, 1815, and died 26th July, 1816, aged 3 years, 1 month and 11 days.
Sacred to the memory of SALVESTER WALKLEY, who was born in North Richmond on April the 9th, 1781, and died August the 18th, 1817. Also MARY WALKLEY, consort of Salvester Walkley, who was born in Bristol, England, April the 3rd, 1781, and died January the 24th, 1838. No sickness or sorrow or pain Shall ever disquiet them now, For death to their spirits was gain Since Christ was their life below.
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. SARAH WHITE, wife of Mr. Samuel White, and daughter of Mr. Wm. and Mrs. Mary Cary, of Boston (Massachusetts), who died Jany. 20th, 1800, aged 28. This languishing head is at rest Its thinking and aching are o'er This quiet immovable breast Is heaved by affliction no more. (Broad blue slate headstone.)
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In memory of Mrs. DOLLEY WHITE, the wife of Samuel White, and the daughter of John and Dolley Pointer, of Powhatan.
In memory of WM. ALEXANDER, son of Th. and Margaret White, who died Sept. 14, 1824, aged 12 months.
When the Archangel's trump shall sound And souls and bodies join,
What crowds shall wish their days below Had been as short as thine.
Sacred to the memory of ANDREW WHITE, who departed this life April 20, 1824, age 2 years. (Buried near the main entrance of the new Sunday school room.)
In memory of THOMAS WARD WHITE,* late editor and proprietor of The Southern Literary Messenger. Born March 28th, 1788. Died January 19th, 1843. (Twelve feet from the main entrance of the new Sunday school. )
*Founder and long the publisher of the Southern Literary Mes- senger.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
Sacred to the memory of THOMAS HENRY WHITE, only son of Thomas W. and Margaret A. White, who died of the prevailing epidemic Oct. 7, 1832, aged 19 years. Thanks to that blessed volume which hath brought Light, life and immortality to man
Death has no terror to the heir of Heaven
It is the portal to His Father's throne
This world is full of evil and care and suffering Its joys are transient, vain and fleeting.
Illusive as a shadow, happy he at peace with God, who quits it earliest for pure bliss, rather rejoice than mourn that so soon have earth exchanged for Heaven.
(Marble slab.)
Sacred to the memory of MARGARET ANN, consort of Thos. W. White, born 24th July, 1794, departed this life 12th Dec., 1837. This stone is devoted to her memory by him who best knew her worth and most deplores her loss. (Square marble plinth on marble vase.)
Here lies buried RHODA WINSTON, the affectionate and beloved wife of John Winston, who died the 22nd day of July, 1825, aged 48 years. (Gray sandstone headstone.)
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I. H. S. In memory of LOUIS WERCO, a native of France, and for many years a respectable citizen of Richmond, died Dec. 7th, 1812, aged 56 years, and of Victoria Werco, his daughter, died 27th Dec., 1829, aged 19 years. Also VICTORIA CELESTE, daughter of Louis Cary, and wife of J. M. Delcampo. Born at St. Domingo,* 26th Oct., 1787, died 14th May, 1848. She was the widow of Louis Werco.
Sacred to the memory of J. O. WHIPPLE. Mrs. WHIPPLE, consort of.
Sacred to the memory of WARREN AUGUSTUS WILLIAMS, son of Wilson and Elizabeth H. Williams, who was born on the 3rd of July, 1830, and departed this life the 9th of August, 1831. So fades the lovely blooming flower Frail, smiling solace of an hour So soon our transient comfort fly And pleasure only blooms to die.
*Many refugees from St. Domingo sought asylum in Richmond after the servile uprising in the island near the close of the eigh- teenth century.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
Here lies the remains of GEDDES WINSTON,* who departed this life on the 9th day of June, 1784, in the 60th year of his age. To his precious memory filial piety consecrates this stone. (Gray sandstone headstone.)
In memory of ANNE MARIA, youngest daughter of James and Ann M. Williams, who died 7th Apl., 1810, aged 8 years, 4 months. Light and peace, force deriving From the hand of God most high In His glorious presence living She shall never, never die.
In memory of JOSEPH M. WILLIAMS, son of Jas. and Ann M. Williams, who died 13th Sept., 1823, aged 19 months. Suffer little children To come unto me And forbid them not For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
*His daughters married respectively Rev. John D. Blair (D. D., one of the "two parsons" of revered memory), and Thomas Ruther- ford, the ancestor of the worthy family of the name in Virginia.
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In memory of DOROTHY E. WILLIAMS, daughter of Jas. and Ann M. Williams, who died 11th Oct., 1823, aged 6 years, 28 days. The Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
Memento. ANN RICKS WINSTON, the devoted and beloved wife of James Winston, born Dec. 31st, 1790, died May 14th, 1850. Particularly dear to her relations by consanguinity She was not less to those by affinity. (White marble shaft.)
In memory of JAMES WINSTON, born March 8th, 1791, died Nov. 15th, 1859. To die is gain. His firm but meek and quiet spirit will ever be cherished by his endeared children and grandchildren. He never made an enemy or lost a friend. 1st Peter, 3rd Chapter, 3 & 4th verses. Thy smile once filled a house with gladness.
WM. W. WEYMOUTH,* Family Vault, 1817.
(Granite block.)
Capt. Wm. W. Weymouth, an old seafarer.
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
In memory of REBECCA WINNIE, consort of James Winnie, who departed this life the 20th Decr., 1814, aged 33 years. An affectionate wife, a tender mother. (Sandstone headstone.)
In memory of MARIA WINCHESTER, who departed this life Dec. 27th, 1816, aged 56 years. The Rev'd Winchester's* wife lies here, a companion whome he loved most dear to heavenly mansions he has gone before. There they have now met to part no more. (Fragment broken off and lying down.)
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