Huntington Burying-Places, Shelton, CT, pp. 966-971

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In memory of Mr. Nathan Lewis, Who departed this Life
after a painful sickness with the smallpox, April ye 4 A.D. 1777 & in the 58 year of his Age.

In memory of Mrs. Ruth Lewis Wife of Mr. Nathan Lewis, who died Feb. 10, 1807.

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In memory of Salley Betsey, daughter of Lemuel L. & Esther Adams, who died Aug. 10, 1828, in her 17 year.

Elisha Allis, died Aug. 10, 1825, in his 45 yr.

Phebe Ann, daughter of Elisha & Laura Allis, died Apr. 26, 1825, AE, 10 mo.

Be ready you who see
This monumental stone,
For soon your days will flee
Like ours are forever gone.

Isaac Allis, Born 1785, died July 19, 1858, AE. 73.

In memory of Zeppy, wife of Isaac Allis, who died April 1, 1827, aged 36.

In memory of Thimothy Allis, he died Augst 28, 1801 in the 49th year of his age.

In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Thimothy Allis, who died Oct. 15, 1817, Aged 66 years.

James C. Andrews Died Sept. 8, 1851, A et. 48.

ATWOOD [A MONUMENT]
Garry G. Atwood, Died Dec. 25, 1862, AE 53.
Eliza A. His Wife Died June 11, 1855. AE 43.

In memory of Elias Baldwin who died March 21, 1829, AE 90 years & 3 mo.

In memory of Martha, wife of Elias Baldwin, who died Jan. 24, 1828, aged 75 years &4 mos.

John Baldwin Died March 21, 1854, AE 68.

Esther, his wife, Died Aug. 12, 1853, AE 60.

Jacob Baldwin Died Nov. 21, 1868, Aged 91 years.

Hannah Baldwin died April 10, 1857, Aged 73 years.

Huldah Baldwin died in New Haven, Mar. 31, 1882, Aged 87.

In memory of Mr. Zechariah Beardslee, who departed this Life
Septr 17th A.D. 1748, in the 62d year of his age.

Also, In memory of Mrs. Elisabeth, his Wife, who departed this Life May 22d, A.D. 1776, Age 84.
The memory of the just is Blessed.

Gideon Wheeler died May ye ___ 1740, in ye 98 year of his age.

In memory of Catharine Shelton, daughter of the
Rev. Edmund D. & Cornelia Barry, who died at Jersey City, June 11, 1830, aged 8 years & 6 mo.

Lydia A. Benedict died in Trumbull March 26, 1879. AE 77 yrs.

In memory of Isaac Bennet who died Dec. 25, 1839, Aged 65.
There is a land of pure delight
Where saints immortal reign,
Infinite day excludes the night
And pleasures banish pain.

Sally P., wife of the late Isaac Bennet, Died Jan. 23, 1864, AE 90 yrs & 7 mo.
I am in the hands of the Lord.

In memory of Ephraim Bennitt who died June 1, 1799, in 49th year of his age.

In memory of Edney M. daughter of Lyman & Eliza Bennet, who died Mar. 16, 1828, AE 1 year & 9 mo.

In Memory of Phebe, wife of James Beard, who died Aug. 1, 1833, aged 25 yrs. & 10 ds.
Also of two infant children, One died Jan. 21, 1828. The other, May 5, 1829.

Betsey Lucinda, daughter of James & Caroline Beard, Died Aug. 21, 1842, AE. 3 yrs 1 mo. & 14 ds.

Anna Maria, Daughter of James & Caroline Beard, Died Apr. 10, 1857, AE. 20 yrs. 1 mo. 16 ds.
Dear daughter thou hast left us,
hence they loss we deeply feel,
But 'tis God that hath bereft us
He can all our sorrows heal.

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James Mortimer, son of James & Caroline Beard, Died May 7, 1864, AE. 23 yrs, 2 mos. 6 ds.
This is rest forever,
here will I dwell
for I have desired it.

Mary Lucinda, Daughter of James & Caroline Beard, Died Jan. 16, 1866, AE. 17 yrs. 10 mos.
Daughter dear, where art thou now,
Since Death has laid his hand on thee,
Art though a spirit just arrived,
To realms of spotless purity?

BEARD [A monument]
William Beard
Died Mar. 4, 1870, AE. 74 years.
Catharine, wife of William Beard and daughter of William Hawley, Died June 1, 1822,
AE. 23 yrs. 9 mo. & 9 Ds.

Sarah, wife of William Beard and daughter of William Hawley, Died Nov. 22, 1861,
AE. 53 yrs 5 mo. & 12 Ds.

William Henry, Son of Ebenezer & Betsey Beard, Died Mar. 13, 1841, AE. 1 yr. & 10 mo.
This lovely babe so young & fair
Called hence by early doom
Just come to show how sweet a flower
In paradise would bloom.

Mr. Ebenezer Beard died Feb. 14, 1809, aged 49 years & 10 months.

Mrs. Anna Beard, Wife of Mr. Ebenezer Beard, died July 7, 1807, aged 4* years.
[*note: her age is an obvious mistake in the record.]

In memory of Ebenezer Beard, who died Dec. 4, 1842, aged 53 years.

Emily J. Burritt, Wife of Charles Beard Died Mar. 23, 1875, AE. 39 yrs, 7 mos. & 19 ds.

Nelson Beard Died Nov. 13, 1861, AE. 24 yrs. 3 mos. & 13 Ds.

In memory of Samuel Beard, who died Aug. 22, 1831, AE 44 years.

In memory of Mr. Abraham Beardslee who departed this Life July 9th, 1776, in the 81st year of his Age.

Also, his Consort, Mrs. Esther Beardslee, who departed this Life Novembr 11, 1772,
in the 74th year of her Age.

Elisha Beardsley died April 24, 1865, AE. 78 yrs.
There is a land mine eye hath seen,
In visions of enraptured thought,
So bright that all which spreads between
Is with a radient glory frought;
A land upon whose blissful shore,
There rests no shadow, falls no stain,
There those who meet shall part no more,
And those long parted meet again.

Ruth, wife of Elisha Beardsley died Feb. 3, 1874, AE. 88 yrs.
The days of our years are three score years and ten,
if by reason of strength they be four score years
yet is their strength lavor and sorrow,
for it is soon cut off and we fly away.

Aurelia, daughter of Mr. Elisha & Mrs. Ruth Beardslee, died August 2, 1819, aged 8 years.

Amarylus Beardsley, died Sept. 19, 1860, AE. 72 yrs.
Now rest thee loved one rest in peace
Asleep in Jesus arms;
They happy spirit now hath rest
From death and vain alarms.

In memory of Mr. David Cook Beardsley who died Dev. 19, 1817, aged 27 yrs.
Praises are titles vainly spent
A man's good name is his best monument.

In memory of Isaac Beardsley who died April 16, 1820, aged 86 years.

Mehitable, his wife, died March 25, 1820, 83 years.

Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. James Beardslee, Who departed this Life
Oct. the 19th, 1768, in ye 37th Year of his age.

Lemuel Beardsley Died Jan. 16, 1870, AE 78 years.

Nancy, Wife of Lemuel Beardsley died Nov. 24, 1826, aged 33 years.

William, their son died Dec. 21, 1826, aged 2 years 8 months.

Lemuel Beardsley Died Dec. 23, 1806, AE. 63.

Deborah, His Wife died Mar. 19, 1850, AE. 93.

Sally Beardsley Died June 21, 1863, AE. 69 yrs.

In memory of Mr. Stephen Beardsley who departed this life Feb. 16th 1804, AE. 62.
If a man die shall he live again?

Capt. Thaddeus Beardsley
died Feb. 6, 1840, aged 88.

In memory of Sarah, wife of Thaddeus Beardsley, died Aug. 25, 1833, aged 78 years.

Go home dear friends, dry up your tears,
I must lie here till Christ appears,
My debt is paid, my grave you see
Prepare yourselves and follow me.

Hon. Thaddeus Beardsley died Sept. 12, 1844 aged 50 yrs.
Behold the upright for the end of that man is peace.

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William Beardslee, died Feb. 15, 1822, aged 89 y., 11 mo., & 18 d. Also,

Priscilla, his wife died Feb. 22, 1820, in her 78 year.

Esther Beach died March 22, 1818, AE 93 years.

In memory of Abby B. wife of Joel Beach who died June 5, 1846 aged 68 years.

Seba Beach Died in Trumbull March 5, 1874, AE 70 yrs.

Charles E. Died Nov. 30, 1868, AE 5 yrs, 9 mo. & 14 ds.

Henry, Died Oct. 29, 1860, AE. 3 weeks. Children of Henry & Sarah Betts.

Mrs. Elizabeth, widow of Job Bertram, Esq., died Aug. 26, 1824, AE. 80 yrs.

In memory of Hannah, Dautr of Ebenezer and Eunuil Birdsey of Cornwell,
who died May 2, 1787, Aged 2 years & 3 months.

Alvira, daughter of Plumb & Sarah Blackman, died Feb. 11, 1837, aged 3 years & 8 mo.

In memory of Mr. Daniel Blackman, who died Oct. 20, AD 1787, AE. 60 years.

Mrs. Mary Blackman, Relect of Daniel Blackman, who died June 11, AD 1802, AE 69.

Daniel Blackman died Oct. 27, 1858, AE. 62.

In memory of Ebenezer Blackman who died Feb. 16, 1789, aged 60 years. Also

Mary, relict of Ebenezer Blackman who died Oct. 26, 1821, aged 89 years.

In Memory of Eli Blackman, who died Nov. 21, 1821, aged 60 years.

In memory of Mary Ann, wife of Eli Blackman who died July 22, 1838, aged 71 years.

In memory of Ebenezer C., son of Eli & Mary Ann Blackman, who died Oct. 11, 1823, aged 19 years.

Ezra C., son of Eli & Sally Blackman
died Mar. 16, 1833, in the 5 year of his age.

BLACKMAN [A Monument.]

Father's Grave.
Eli Blackman Died Mar. 26, 1881, in his 89th year.

Mother's Grave.
Sally Beardsley his wife Died Dec. 24, 1879, In her 80th Year.
At Rest.

In memory of Elihu Blackman, Who Departed this Life October the 31, A.D. 1777, in the 24 year of his age.

In memory of Charles Blackman, Son of Mr. David and Mrs. Catharine Blackman,
who died Octo 21, 1800, aged 9 years & 4 months.

Esther M. Blackman Died Jan. 19, 1778, Aged 34 years.

Elisha Blackman died Dec. 17, 1787, aged 27 years.

Ruth Blackman, his widow died Sept. 20, 1840, aged 80 years.

Apome Blackman died May 16, 1849, AE. 69.

In memory of Mrs. Hannah Blackman
wife of Mr. Asa Blackman and daughter of Deacn Hezekiah Blackman and Mrs. Sarah Curtiss,
who was born July 15, 1771, and died Jan. 21st 1799, In the 28th year of his age.

"Now tho; buried deep in dust,
My flesh shall be thy care
These withered limbs with thee I trust
To raise them strong and fair."

Frank A. Blackman Died Feb. 22, 1877, aged 20 Years.

Hannah M. Wife of N. W. Blackman, Died Dec. 17, 1877, aged 58 Years.
Lovely and useful in life
Peaceful and happy in death.

In memory of Joel Blakeman died Jan. 29, 1832, in the 69 year of his age.

Philena, wife of Joel Blakeman died Oct. 19, 1852, AE. 82.

Miss Betsey, daughter of Mr. Joel & Mrs. Philena Blackman,
who died Sept. 8, 1817, aged 18 years.

In memory of Philo Blackman who died Nov. 2, 1820, aged 45.

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Sarah, daughter of George & Phebe Blackman, Died July 3, 1845, AE. 2 years & 5 mo.

Truman Blackman Died Dec. 25, 1859, AE 62 Yrs.

In memory of Hepsa, wife of Truman Blackman, Esq., who died July 20, 1845 in the 60th year of her age.
Wrapt in the shades of death
No more the friendly face we see
Empty ah empty every place
Once filled so well by thee.

James Increase, son of Truman & Hepsa Blackman died July 8, 1822 in his 13 year.
Sleep quiet here my child
Death can't us long divide
A few more rolling suns
Will lay me by they side.

In memory of Ann Eliza daughter of Truman & Hepsa Blackman, who died Oct. 16, 1832, aged 8 yrs & 5 mos.

Death like an overflowing stream,
Sweeps us away, our life's a dream
This lovely youth an opening flower
Cut down and withered in an hour.

Wm. W. Blackman Died Dec. 17, 1877, Aged 23 years.

Nathan Tomlinson Blackman died Nov. 3, 1840, AE. 72 yrs. & 9 mo.

Sarah, his wife Died Dec. 6, 1856, AE 86

In memory of Joseph Blackleach, Esqr. Who Departed this Life, June 20th, A.D. 1756, in the 62 year of his Age.

Also of Mrs. Ann Blackleach, his Wife,
who Departed this life March the 20th A.D. 1771, in the 66th Year of her Age.

Here lyes ye Body of Mary Blackleach, Dautr of Joseph Blackleach, Esqr. &
Mrs. Ann his Wife, Who Died April ye 11, 1751, in ye 4th Year of Her Age.

Lewis Booth, Died July 13, 1870, Aged 49.

Ezra Botsford, Died Dec. 31, 1864, Aged 34.

Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Little Annie Bell, Daughter of Ezra & Mary E. Botsford, Died Nov. 17, 1861, AE. 1 yr. & 9 mo.
The will be no more parting there.

Lucy Bray, wife of William Bray, died July 17, 1828, aged 25 years.
This is my tomb as you may see,
Dear youth prepare to follow me.

Oliver Bronson, died Oct. 9, 1848, AE. 41.

Ann M., Wife of H.I. Brownson, Died Nov. 18, 1878,. Aged 29 Years.
Asleep in Jesus.

Chloe Ann, daughter of Sheldon M. & Alma Brownson,
died Jan. 23, 1854, Aged 22 years, 2 mos. & 22 ds.

In memory of Curtis Buckingham, who died Oct. 19, 1807, AE. 43.

Twas in an instant he was called
Eternity to view
No time to regulate his mind,
Nor bit his friends adieu.

In memory of Mary, wife of Samuel Buckingham, who died June 13, 1830, AE. 47 years.

Mother
Harriet, wife of Samuel Buckingham, Died Mar. 15, 1867, AE. 76 yrs. 8 mos.

She has attained that rest for the people of God;
But before us shines brightly the path she has trod,
We would follow her footsteps, her virtues pursue,
Till our mother in glory with Jesus we view.

In memory of Marvin J. Son of Samuel & Mary Buckingham,
who died at Quincky, Florida, March 21, 1836, AE. 24 years; Almira, died Jan. 6, 1827, AE. 17 yrs.;

Also, John C., died June ____, 1824, AE. 13 mo., daughter & son of Samuel & Mary Buckingham.

In memory of Mary Alsey, Eldest daughter of Samuel P. & Sarah A. Buckingham,
who died May 3, 1850, AE. 7 yrs. 8 mos. & 13 ds.

Sleep on sweet child and take thy rest,
God called thee, he thought it best;
Sleep till the ressurrection day,
Then rise from earth and soar away.

Sarah Jane, daughter of Samuel P. & Sarah A. Buckingham,
died Sept. 10, 1854, AE. 6 yrs, 10 mos. & 10 ds.

This lovely bud so young and fair
Called hence by early doom
Just came to show how sweet a flower
In Paradise would bloom.

Marvin Seymour, eldest son of Samuel P.& Sarah A. Buckingham, died Feb. 19, 1855, AE. 11 yrs. & 26 ds.

Wrap'd in the slilent shades of death,
No more they friendly face we see;
Empty! ah empty is the place,
Once so well filled by thee.

In memory of Jane M. wife of Wm. Campbell,
a resident of the City of Brooklyn, L. I. and daughter of Ezra C. Wheeler of this town,
who departed this life July 22d, 1847, aged 30 years & 5 months.

Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. ___ 1st Thess. 4th chap., 14th v.

This monument is erected to the memory of Mr. Israel Cathings, who died June 6, 1815, AEt. 90 yrs.
Our moments fly apace
Nor will ourminutes stay
Just like a flood our hasty days
Are sweeping us away.
Blessed are the deat that die in the Lord.

[A Monument]

Dan Chatfield, Born 1761, died 1845.
A veteran soldier of the war for American Independence.

Sarah Chatfield, daughter of Dan Chatfield, and wife of Lemuel Summers,
Born Aug. 28, 1788,. Died Jan. 8, 1873.

David Chatfield, Born June 8, 1794, died June 30, 1836.

Nancy, his wife, born April 6, 1796, died Aug. 25, 1879; daughter of Dan Chatfield.

Erected by David H. Chatfield, son of David Chatfield.

John E. Chatfield Died Jan. 5, 1877. Aged 66 Years.

Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep.

Hezekiah Chichester, Died Dec. 1, 1844, aged 70 years.

Abigail M. wife of Frederick Clark, Died March 2, 1868, AE. 34 years 6 mo's & 12 days.

In memory of William Clark, who died June 26, 1843, aged 61 yrs.

In memory of Lucretia Clark, who died Feb. 20, 1841, aged 61 yrs.

In memory of Alfred O. Clark, who died Dec. 13, 1838, aged 46.

In memory of Blagge Clark, who died April 12, 1823, AE. 72 years.
Also,
Lucy, his wife, who died Jany 31, 1832, AE. 78 years.

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Mary Eleanor, daughter of Samuel P. & Sarah A. Buckingham,
Died July 29, 1865, Aged 13 yrs. 10 mo. 20 Ds.

Oh, calle me not back from my heavenly home!
From the presence of Jesus I never would roam,
A crown and a harp to me have been given
O! say will you all meet me, meet me in heaven.

Mr. Enoch Buckingham died May 12, 814, in the 74 year of his age.

In memory of _______ ana, relict of Enoch Buckingham, who died July 12, 1843, AE. 65 yrs.

In memory of Mary Buckingham, who died July 23, 1858, AE. 76 yrs.

In memory of Henry A., who died Nov. 19, 1828, in his 5 year.

Also of Joel, who died Feb. 8, 1806, AE. 7 weeks.
Sons of Enoch & Mary Buckingham.

Isaac Buckingham Died Feb. 22, 1852, in his 63 year.

In memory of Mrs. Nancy Buckingham, wife of Mr. Isaac Buckingham, who died Jan. 2, 1822, aged 25 years.

Ah lovely youth, how short thy race
Thy spirit sought a better place.

Jonathan Bulkeley, Born Aug. 28, 1783, Died Nov. 24, 1869.
"I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth."

Sherman L. Burritt Died Oct. 6, 1873, Aged 72.

In memory of Elorsy Burritt, wife of Sherman L. Burritt, who died Dec. 29, 1840, aged 37 years.

In memory of George W. son of Sherman & Elorsy Burritt who died Aug. 25, 1832, aged 2 mos.

Joseph Burritt Died March 6, 1813, aged 51.

Mabel, His wife Died March 25, 1852, Aged 84.
"We all do fade as a leaf but the word of the Lord, that shall stand."

Charles K. Burritt Died Sept. 29, 1873, Aged 39 years & 4 mos.

In memory of Jane M. wife of Wm. M. Campbell, a resident of the city of Brooklyn, L.I.
and daughter of Ezra C. Wheeler of this town, who departed this life July 22d, 1847,
aged 30 years & 5 months.
Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.-- 1st Thess. 4th chap. 14th v.

This monument erected to themeory of Mr. Israel Cathings, who died June 6, 1815, AEt. 90 yrs.

Our monuments fly apace Nor will our minutes stay Just like a flood our hasty days Are sweeping us away Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.

[A Monument] Dan Chatfield, Born 1761, died 1845. A veteran soldier of the war for American Independence.

Sarah Chatfield, daughter of Dan Chatfield and wife of Lemuel Summers, Born Aug. 28, 1788. Died Jan 8., 1873.

David Chatfield, Born June 8, 1794, died June 30, 1836.

Nancy, his wife born April 5, 1796, died Aug. 25, 1879,; daughter of Dan Chatfield

Erected by David H. Chatfield son of David Chatfield

John E. Chatfield Died jan. 5, 1877, Aged 66 years.

Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep
From which none ever wake to weep.

Hezekiah Chichester died Dec. 1, 1844, aged 70 years.

Abigail M. wife of Frederick Clark, Died March 2, 1868, AE. 34 yrs. 6 mo's & 12 days.

In memory of William Clark, who died June 26, 1843 aged 61 years.

In memory of Lucretia Clark, who died Feb. 20, 1841, aged 61 yrs.

In meory of Alfred O. Clark, who died Dec. 13, 1838, aged 46.

In memory of Blagged Clark, who died April 12, 1823, AE. 72 years. Also,

Lucy, his wife, who died Jany 31, 1832, AE. 78 years.

HUNTINGTON BURYING-PLACES, STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT*
"The first meetinghouse in Ripton was located about half a mile east of the present churches of Huntington village a little way up the hill, on the north side of the road, where now are four grave-stones with inscriptions, and several others without any lettering or dates. The following are the inscriptions still remaining; several stones, doubtless, having been removed." *"There are in this burying-place three hundred and twenty or more graves without descriptions; most of them marked by small field stones set at the head and foot of each. It is said to be difficult to make a new grave in this yard without digging into a former grave. There have been in all about _____ burials made in this place. The yard has an elegant iron fence around it and is finely and creditably cared for." Source: Orcutt, Rev. Samuel. "A History of the Old Town of Stratford and the City of Bridgeport Connecticut, Part II." (Fairfield County Historical Society: 1886.) pp. 966-995.
[page 966] In memory of Mr. Nathan Lewis, Who departed this Life after a painful sickness with the smallpox, April ye 4 A.D. 1777 & in the 58 year of his Age. In memory of Mrs. Ruth Lewis Wife of Mr. Nathan Lewis, who died Feb. 10, 1807. [page 967] In memory of Salley Betsey, daughter of Lemuel L. & Esther Adams, who died Aug. 10, 1828, in her 17 year. Elisha Allis, died Aug. 10, 1825, in his 45 yr. Phebe Ann, daughter of Elisha & Laura Allis, died Apr. 26, 1825, AE, 10 mo. Be ready you who see This monumental stone, For soon your days will flee Like ours are forever gone. Isaac Allis, Born 1785, died July 19, 1858, AE. 73. In memory of Zeppy, wife of Isaac Allis, who died April 1, 1827, aged 36. In memory of Thimothy Allis, he died Augst 28, 1801 in the 49th year of his age. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Thimothy Allis, who died Oct. 15, 1817, Aged 66 years. James C. Andrews Died Sept. 8, 1851, A et. 48. ATWOOD [A MONUMENT] Garry G. Atwood, Died Dec. 25, 1862, AE 53. Eliza A. His Wife Died June 11, 1855. AE 43. In memory of Elias Baldwin who died March 21, 1829, AE 90 years & 3 mo. In memory of Martha, wife of Elias Baldwin, who died Jan. 24, 1828, aged 75 years &4 mos. John Baldwin Died March 21, 1854, AE 68. Esther, his wife, Died Aug. 12, 1853, AE 60. Jacob Baldwin Died Nov. 21, 1868, Aged 91 years. Hannah Baldwin died April 10, 1857, Aged 73 years. Huldah Baldwin died in New Haven, Mar. 31, 1882, Aged 87. In memory of Mr. Zechariah Beardslee, who departed this Life Septr 17th A.D. 1748, in the 62d year of his age. Also, In memory of Mrs. Elisabeth, his Wife, who departed this Life May 22d, A.D. 1776, Age 84. The memory of the just is Blessed. Gideon Wheeler died May ye ___ 1740, in ye 98 year of his age. In memory of Catharine Shelton, daughter of the Rev. Edmund D. & Cornelia Barry, who died at Jersey City, June 11, 1830, aged 8 years & 6 mo. Lydia A. Benedict died in Trumbull March 26, 1879. AE 77 yrs. In memory of Isaac Bennet who died Dec. 25, 1839, Aged 65. There is a land of pure delight Where saints immortal reign, Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain. Sally P., wife of the late Isaac Bennet, Died Jan. 23, 1864, AE 90 yrs & 7 mo. I am in the hands of the Lord. In memory of Ephraim Bennitt who died June 1, 1799, in 49th year of his age. In memory of Edney M. daughter of Lyman & Eliza Bennet, who died Mar. 16, 1828, AE 1 year & 9 mo. In Memory of Phebe, wife of James Beard, who died Aug. 1, 1833, aged 25 yrs. & 10 ds. Also of two infant children, One died Jan. 21, 1828. The other, May 5, 1829. Betsey Lucinda, daughter of James & Caroline Beard, Died Aug. 21, 1842, AE. 3 yrs 1 mo. & 14 ds. Anna Maria, Daughter of James & Caroline Beard, Died Apr. 10, 1857, AE. 20 yrs. 1 mo. 16 ds. Dear daughter thou hast left us, hence they loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God that hath bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. [page 968] James Mortimer, son of James & Caroline Beard, Died May 7, 1864, AE. 23 yrs, 2 mos. 6 ds. This is rest forever, here will I dwell for I have desired it. Mary Lucinda, Daughter of James & Caroline Beard, Died Jan. 16, 1866, AE. 17 yrs. 10 mos. Daughter dear, where art thou now, Since Death has laid his hand on thee, Art though a spirit just arrived, To realms of spotless purity? BEARD [A monument] William Beard Died Mar. 4, 1870, AE. 74 years. Catharine, wife of William Beard and daughter of William Hawley, Died June 1, 1822, AE. 23 yrs. 9 mo. & 9 Ds. Sarah, wife of William Beard and daughter of William Hawley, Died Nov. 22, 1861, AE. 53 yrs 5 mo. & 12 Ds. William Henry, Son of Ebenezer & Betsey Beard, Died Mar. 13, 1841, AE. 1 yr. & 10 mo. This lovely babe so young & fair Called hence by early doom Just come to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom. Mr. Ebenezer Beard died Feb. 14, 1809, aged 49 years & 10 months. Mrs. Anna Beard, Wife of Mr. Ebenezer Beard, died July 7, 1807, aged 4* years. [note: her age is an obvious mistake in the record.] In memory of Ebenezer Beard,* who died Dec. 4, 1842, aged 53 years. Emily J. Burritt, Wife of Charles Beard Died Mar. 23, 1875, AE. 39 yrs, 7 mos. & 19 ds. Nelson Beard Died Nov. 13, 1861, AE. 24 yrs. 3 mos. & 13 Ds. In memory of Samuel Beard, who died Aug. 22, 1831, AE 44 years. In memory of Mr. Abraham Beardslee who departed this Life July 9th, 1776, in the 81st year of his Age. Also, his Consort, Mrs. Esther Beardslee, who departed this Life Novembr 11, 1772, in the 74th year of her Age. Elisha Beardsley died April 24, 1865, AE. 78 yrs. There is a land mine eye hath seen, In visions of enraptured thought, So bright that all which spreads between Is with a radient glory frought; A land upon whose blissful shore, There rests no shadow, falls no stain, There those who meet shall part no more, And those long parted meet again. Ruth, wife of Elisha Beardsley died Feb. 3, 1874, AE. 88 yrs. The days of our years are three score years and ten, if by reason of strength they be four score years yet is their strength lavor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away. Aurelia, daughter of Mr. Elisha & Mrs. Ruth Beardslee, died August 2, 1819, aged 8 years. Amarylus Beardsley, died Sept. 19, 1860, AE. 72 yrs. Now rest thee loved one rest in peace Asleep in Jesus arms; They happy spirit now hath rest From death and vain alarms. In memory of Mr. David Cook Beardsley who died Dev. 19, 1817, aged 27 yrs. Praises are titles vainly spent A man's good name is his best monument. In memory of Isaac Beardsley who died April 16, 1820, aged 86 years. Mehitable, his wife, died March 25, 1820, 83 years. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. James Beardslee, Who departed this Life Oct. the 19th, 1768, in ye 37th Year of his age. Lemuel Beardsley Died Jan. 16, 1870, AE 78 years. Nancy, Wife of Lemuel Beardsley died Nov. 24, 1826, aged 33 years. William, their son died Dec. 21, 1826, aged 2 years 8 months. Lemuel Beardsley Died Dec. 23, 1806, AE. 63. Deborah, His Wife died Mar. 19, 1850, AE. 93. Sally Beardsley Died June 21, 1863, AE. 69 yrs. In memory of Mr. Stephen Beardsley who departed this life Feb. 16th 1804, AE. 62. If a man die shall he live again? Capt. Thaddeus Beardsley died Feb. 6, 1840, aged 88. In memory of Sarah, wife of Thaddeus Beardsley, died Aug. 25, 1833, aged 78 years. Go home dear friends, dry up your tears, I must lie here till Christ appears, My debt is paid, my grave you see Prepare yourselves and follow me. Hon. Thaddeus Beardsley died Sept. 12, 1844 aged 50 yrs. Behold the upright for the end of that man is peace. [page 969] William Beardslee, died Feb. 15, 1822, aged 89 y., 11 mo., & 18 d. Also, Priscilla, his wife died Feb. 22, 1820, in her 78 year. Esther Beach died March 22, 1818, AE 93 years. In memory of Abby B. wife of Joel Beach who died June 5, 1846 aged 68 years. Seba Beach Died in Trumbull March 5, 1874, AE 70 yrs. Charles E. Died Nov. 30, 1868, AE 5 yrs, 9 mo. & 14 ds. Henry, Died Oct. 29, 1860, AE. 3 weeks. Children of Henry & Sarah Betts. Mrs. Elizabeth, widow of Job Bertram, Esq., died Aug. 26, 1824, AE. 80 yrs. In memory of Hannah, Dautr of Ebenezer and Eunuil Birdsey of Cornwell, who died May 2, 1787, Aged 2 years & 3 months. Alvira, daughter of Plumb & Sarah Blackman, died Feb. 11, 1837, aged 3 years & 8 mo. In memory of Mr. Daniel Blackman, who died Oct. 20, AD 1787, AE. 60 years. Mrs. Mary Blackman, Relect of Daniel Blackman, who died June 11, AD 1802, AE 69. Daniel Blackman died Oct. 27, 1858, AE. 62. In memory of Ebenezer Blackman who died Feb. 16, 1789, aged 60 years. Also Mary, relict of Ebenezer Blackman who died Oct. 26, 1821, aged 89 years. In Memory of Eli Blackman, who died Nov. 21, 1821, aged 60 years. In memory of Mary Ann, wife of Eli Blackman who died July 22, 1838, aged 71 years. In memory of Ebenezer C., son of Eli & Mary Ann Blackman, who died Oct. 11, 1823, aged 19 years. Ezra C., son of Eli & Sally Blackman died Mar. 16, 1833, in the 5 year of his age. BLACKMAN [A Monument.] Father's Grave. Eli Blackman Died Mar. 26, 1881, in his 89th year. Mother's Grave. Sally Beardsley his wife Died Dec. 24, 1879, In her 80th Year. At Rest. In memory of Elihu Blackman, Who Departed this Life October the 31, A.D. 1777, in the 24 year of his age. In memory of Charles Blackman, Son of Mr. David and Mrs. Catharine Blackman, who died Octo 21, 1800, aged 9 years & 4 months. Esther M. Blackman Died Jan. 19, 1778, Aged 34 years. Elisha Blackman died Dec. 17, 1787, aged 27 years. Ruth Blackman, his widow died Sept. 20, 1840, aged 80 years. Apome Blackman died May 16, 1849, AE. 69. In memory of Mrs. Hannah Blackman wife of Mr. Asa Blackman and daughter of Deacn Hezekiah Blackman and Mrs. Sarah Curtiss, who was born July 15, 1771, and died Jan. 21st 1799, In the 28th year of his age. "Now tho; buried deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care These withered limbs with thee I trust To raise them strong and fair." Frank A. Blackman Died Feb. 22, 1877, aged 20 Years. Hannah M. Wife of N. W. Blackman, Died Dec. 17, 1877, aged 58 Years. Lovely and useful in life Peaceful and happy in death. In memory of Joel Blakeman died Jan. 29, 1832, in the 69 year of his age. Philena, wife of Joel Blakeman died Oct. 19, 1852, AE. 82. Miss Betsey, daughter of Mr. Joel & Mrs. Philena Blackman, who died Sept. 8, 1817, aged 18 years. In memory of Philo Blackman who died Nov. 2, 1820, aged 45. [page 970] Sarah, daughter of George & Phebe Blackman, Died July 3, 1845, AE. 2 years & 5 mo. Truman Blackman Died Dec. 25, 1859, AE 62 Yrs. In memory of Hepsa, wife of Truman Blackman, Esq., who died July 20, 1845 in the 60th year of her age. Wrapt in the shades of death No more the friendly face we see Empty ah empty every place Once filled so well by thee. James Increase, son of Truman & Hepsa Blackman died July 8, 1822 in his 13 year. Sleep quiet here my child Death can't us long divide A few more rolling suns Will lay me by they side. In memory of Ann Eliza daughter of Truman & Hepsa Blackman, who died Oct. 16, 1832, aged 8 yrs & 5 mos. Death like an overflowing stream, Sweeps us away, our life's a dream This lovely youth an opening flower Cut down and withered in an hour. Wm. W. Blackman Died Dec. 17, 1877, Aged 23 years. Nathan Tomlinson Blackman died Nov. 3, 1840, AE. 72 yrs. & 9 mo. Sarah, his wife Died Dec. 6, 1856, AE 86 In memory of Joseph Blackleach, Esqr. Who Departed this Life, June 20th, A.D. 1756, in the 62 year of his Age. Also of Mrs. Ann Blackleach, his Wife, who Departed this life March the 20th A.D. 1771, in the 66th Year of her Age. Here lyes ye Body of Mary Blackleach, Dautr of Joseph Blackleach, Esqr. & Mrs. Ann his Wife, Who Died April ye 11, 1751, in ye 4th Year of Her Age. Lewis Booth, Died July 13, 1870, Aged 49. Ezra Botsford, Died Dec. 31, 1864, Aged 34. Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Little Annie Bell, Daughter of Ezra & Mary E. Botsford, Died Nov. 17, 1861, AE. 1 yr. & 9 mo. The will be no more parting there. Lucy Bray, wife of William Bray, died July 17, 1828, aged 25 years. This is my tomb as you may see, Dear youth prepare to follow me. Oliver Bronson, died Oct. 9, 1848, AE. 41. Ann M., Wife of H.I. Brownson, Died Nov. 18, 1878,. Aged 29 Years. Asleep in Jesus. Chloe Ann, daughter of Sheldon M. & Alma Brownson, died Jan. 23, 1854, Aged 22 years, 2 mos. & 22 ds. In memory of Curtis Buckingham, who died Oct. 19, 1807, AE. 43. Twas in an instant he was called Eternity to view No time to regulate his mind, Nor bit his friends adieu. In memory of Mary, wife of Samuel Buckingham, who died June 13, 1830, AE. 47 years. Mother Harriet, wife of Samuel Buckingham, Died Mar. 15, 1867, AE. 76 yrs. 8 mos. She has attained that rest for the people of God; But before us shines brightly the path she has trod, We would follow her footsteps, her virtues pursue, Till our mother in glory with Jesus we view. In memory of Marvin J. Son of Samuel & Mary Buckingham, who died at Quincky, Florida, March 21, 1836, AE. 24 years; Almira, died Jan. 6, 1827, AE. 17 yrs.; Also, John C., died June ____, 1824, AE. 13 mo., daughter & son of Samuel & Mary Buckingham. In memory of Mary Alsey, Eldest daughter of Samuel P. & Sarah A. Buckingham, who died May 3, 1850, AE. 7 yrs. 8 mos. & 13 ds. Sleep on sweet child and take thy rest, God called thee, he thought it best; Sleep till the ressurrection day, Then rise from earth and soar away. Sarah Jane, daughter of Samuel P. & Sarah A. Buckingham, died Sept. 10, 1854, AE. 6 yrs, 10 mos. & 10 ds. This lovely bud so young and fair Called hence by early doom Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise would bloom. Marvin Seymour, eldest son of Samuel P.& Sarah A. Buckingham, died Feb. 19, 1855, AE. 11 yrs. & 26 ds. Wrap'd in the slilent shades of death, No more they friendly face we see; Empty! ah empty is the place, Once so well filled by thee. In memory of Jane M. wife of Wm. Campbell, a resident of the City of Brooklyn, L. I. and daughter of Ezra C. Wheeler of this town, who departed this life July 22d, 1847, aged 30 years & 5 months. Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. ___ 1st Thess. 4th chap., 14th v. This monument is erected to the memory of Mr. Israel Cathings, who died June 6, 1815, AEt. 90 yrs. Our moments fly apace Nor will ourminutes stay Just like a flood our hasty days Are sweeping us away. Blessed are the deat that die in the Lord. [A Monument] Dan Chatfield, Born 1761, died 1845. A veteran soldier of the war for American Independence. Sarah Chatfield, daughter of Dan Chatfield, and wife of Lemuel Summers, Born Aug. 28, 1788,. Died Jan. 8, 1873. David Chatfield, Born June 8, 1794, died June 30, 1836. Nancy, his wife, born April 6, 1796, died Aug. 25, 1879; daughter of Dan Chatfield. Erected by David H. Chatfield, son of David Chatfield. John E. Chatfield Died Jan. 5, 1877. Aged 66 Years. Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep. Hezekiah Chichester, Died Dec. 1, 1844, aged 70 years. Abigail M. wife of Frederick Clark, Died March 2, 1868, AE. 34 years 6 mo's & 12 days. In memory of William Clark, who died June 26, 1843, aged 61 yrs. In memory of Lucretia Clark, who died Feb. 20, 1841, aged 61 yrs. In memory of Alfred O. Clark, who died Dec. 13, 1838, aged 46. In memory of Blagge Clark, who died April 12, 1823, AE. 72 years. Also, Lucy, his wife, who died Jany 31, 1832, AE. 78 years. [page 971] Mary Eleanor, daughter of Samuel P. & Sarah A. Buckingham, Died July 29, 1865, Aged 13 yrs. 10 mo. 20 Ds. Oh, calle me not back from my heavenly home! From the presence of Jesus I never would roam, A crown and a harp to me have been given O! say will you all meet me, meet me in heaven. Mr. Enoch Buckingham died May 12, 814, in the 74 year of his age. In memory of _______ ana, relict of Enoch Buckingham, who died July 12, 1843, AE. 65 yrs. In memory of Mary Buckingham, who died July 23, 1858, AE. 76 yrs. In memory of Henry A., who died Nov. 19, 1828, in his 5 year. Also of Joel, who died Feb. 8, 1806, AE. 7 weeks. Sons of Enoch & Mary Buckingham. Isaac Buckingham Died Feb. 22, 1852, in his 63 year. In memory of Mrs. Nancy Buckingham, wife of Mr. Isaac Buckingham, who died Jan. 2, 1822, aged 25 years. Ah lovely youth, how short thy race Thy spirit sought a better place. Jonathan Bulkeley, Born Aug. 28, 1783, Died Nov. 24, 1869. "I know that my Redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth." Sherman L. Burritt Died Oct. 6, 1873, Aged 72. In memory of Elorsy Burritt, wife of Sherman L. Burritt, who died Dec. 29, 1840, aged 37 years. In memory of George W. son of Sherman & Elorsy Burritt who died Aug. 25, 1832, aged 2 mos. Joseph Burritt Died March 6, 1813, aged 51. Mabel, His wife Died March 25, 1852, Aged 84. "We all do fade as a leaf but the word of the Lord, that shall stand." Charles K. Burritt Died Sept. 29, 1873, Aged 39 years & 4 mos. In memory of Jane M. wife of Wm. M. Campbell, a resident of the city of Brooklyn, L.I. and daughter of Ezra C. Wheeler of this town, who departed this life July 22d, 1847, aged 30 years & 5 months. Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.-- 1st Thess. 4th chap. 14th v. This monument erected to themeory of Mr. Israel Cathings, who died June 6, 1815, AEt. 90 yrs. Our monuments fly apace Nor will our minutes stay Just like a flood our hasty days Are sweeping us away Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. [A Monument] Dan Chatfield, Born 1761, died 1845. A veteran soldier of the war for American Independence. Sarah Chatfield, daughter of Dan Chatfield and wife of Lemuel Summers, Born Aug. 28, 1788. Died Jan 8., 1873. David Chatfield, Born June 8, 1794, died June 30, 1836. Nancy, his wife born April 5, 1796, died Aug. 25, 1879,; daughter of Dan Chatfield Erected by David H. Chatfield son of David Chatfield John E. Chatfield Died jan. 5, 1877, Aged 66 years. Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep From which none ever wake to weep. Hezekiah Chichester died Dec. 1, 1844, aged 70 years. Abigail M. wife of Frederick Clark, Died March 2, 1868, AE. 34 yrs. 6 mo's & 12 days. In memory of William Clark, who died June 26, 1843 aged 61 years. In memory of Lucretia Clark, who died Feb. 20, 1841, aged 61 yrs. In meory of Alfred O. Clark, who died Dec. 13, 1838, aged 46. In memory of Blagged Clark, who died April 12, 1823, AE. 72 years. Also, Lucy, his wife, who died Jany 31, 1832, AE. 78 years.