Old Burial Place at Nichol's Farms, Stratford, CT

"A HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF STRATFORD AND THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT,
CONNECTICUT, Part II.," by Samuel Orcutt.
*(Published by the Fairfield County Historical Society, 1886)*
pp. 1056-1058
Frances Amelia, daughter of Ezra & Amelia Andrews, died Sept. 13, 1847, AE. 5 mos. & 18 ds.
In Memory of Andrew Beardslee, who died May 26, 1934, AE. 60 years. Mary, wife of Andrew Beardsley and mother of Permelia, Daniel B., Cornelia, David N., John C., & Mary Beardsley, died May 1, 1864. AE. 81 years. Cornelia, daughter of Mr. Andrew & Mary Beardsley, died Sept.. 18, 1818, aged 10 years & 4 mos.. Behold and see as you pass by As you are now so once was I. As I am no, so you must be Prepare for death and follow me.
Huldah, widow of Chauncey Beardsley, died June 27, 1856, Aged 101 years & 4 mos..
In memory of Mr. John Beardslee, who died Dec. 29, 1815, aged 80 years. In memory of Rachel, relict of John Beardslee, who died Feb. 17, 1821, aged 80 years. Hetty, their daughter died sept. 22, 1793, aged 10 years.
In memory of Robert Beardslee, who died May 7, 1835, aged 43 years.
Robert C. Beardslee, a revolutionary soldier, died Mar. 27, 1815, aged 60 years. Levi Beardslee, his son, died June 15, 1831, aged 52 years.
Theodore B. died Sept. 2, 1835, AE. 1 yr. & 6 mos.
Margaret, died Oct. 2, 1835, AE. 3 yrs. & 9 mo. Son & daughter of Jason and Esther Beers.
Deacn Ephraim Booth, who died March 28, 1796, AE. 78. Sarah, his wife, died Sept. 27, 1750, AE 28. Phebe, his 2d wife, died July 21, 1788, AE. 59.
In memory of Ephraim Booth, who died May 30, 1809, aged 64 years & 8 mos.
Jane, wife of Henry Burton, Died Mar. 22, 1849, AE. 60.
In memory of Mary Ann, daughter of Isaac & Sally Burritt, who died Aug. 11, 1839, Aged 14 years. Oh think on me as you pass by As now you are so once was I. As I am now so you shall be Prepare for death and follow me.
In memory of Abiah Curtis, wife of Elijah E. Curtis, who died Dec. 6, 1835, aged 56 years.
In memory of Andrew Curtis, who died Nov. 5, 1834, AE. 77 yrs. In memory of Eunis Curtis, wife of Andrew Curtis, who died March 4, 1839, in the 69 year of her age.
Charity Curtis, died March 25, 1829, AE. 70.
Caroline, daughter of Ira and Sally Curtiss, died Sept. 2, 1835, AE. 10 mos. & 5 ds.
In memory of Daniel Curtis, who died April 27, 1831, in the 77 year of his age.
In memory of Huldah Curtis, who died May 7, 1832, in the 74 year of her age.
In memory of Ira Curtis, who died June 21, 1849 AE. 48. I have fought a good fight I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.
Daniel Curtiss, who died May 6, 1842, aged 54 years.
In memory of Everard Curtiss, who died July 5, 1845, AE. 86. Clary, wife of Everard Curtis, who died April 7, 1827, in her 56 year.
Justus Curtiss, who died Aug. 10, 1832, in the 53 year of his age. Why do we mourn for dying friends Or shake at deaths alarmes 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call us to his arms.
Henry B., son of Justus B. and Hulduh Curtiss, who died May 3, 1839, aged 19 years.
In memory of Mr. Mitchel Curtiss, who died August 15th, 1808, aged 79 years.
In memory of Munson E. Curtis, who died Dec. 15, 1841, aged 30 years & 2 mos.
In memory of Mr. Zechariah Curtiss, who died Feb. 4th, 1809 in the 55 year of his age. Mrs. Namoni, his wife, died Dec. 17th, 1808, in the 53 year of her age.
In memory of Abby, daughter of Asa & Anna Dikeman, who died Mar. 28, 1836, in the 20 year of her age.
In memory of Eli Edwards, who died Jan. 2, 1827, aged 52 years. Sarah, relict of Eli Edwards, who died Sept. 21, 1843, aged 66 years.
Sarah C. Edwards, wife of John H. Pardee, Died April 25, 1857, Aged 47 Yrs. She always made home happy.
In memory of Ira, son of Reuben & Anna Fairchild, who died March 15, 1827 in his 3 year.
In memory of Daniel Fairchild, Esq., who died May 9, 1817, aged 87 years.
In memory of Julia, daughter of Lewis and Patty Fairchild, who died March 20, 1828, in her 9 year.
Legrand Fairchild, Born April 1, 1812, Died Oct. 10, 1846.
Col. Lewis Fairchild, Died March 8, 1850, AE. 75 years & 8 mos.
Sarah, daughter of Lewis and Mary Fairchild, who died June 30th, 1810, Aged 17 years & 10 mos.
In memory of Lewis Fairchild, who died May 10, 1817, aged 71 years. Mary, relict of Lewis Fairchild, who died July 11, 1831, aged 83 years.
In memory of Martha French, relict of Jeremiah French, who died Aug. 10, 1816, aged 88 years.
Polly, wife of Zera Hamilton, died July 23, 1822, AE. 27.
Abijah N. Hawley, Died June 13, 1846, AE. 61. Thou art gone from us dear father, Thy voice no more we hear, Thou hast left our kindred circle A brighter home to cheer. Huldah, wife of Abijah N. Hawley, died March 18, 1846, AE. 51. In life she was a faithful & affectionate Daughter, the fond & Beloved wife, & the kind & indulgent mother. In death she evinced the fortitude of the Christian and departed joyfully in hope of a glorias immortality. Jennett, daughter of Abijah N. & Huldah Hawley, died June 18, 1835, aged 12 years & 8 mos.
In memory of Betsey Hawley, wife of Joseph Hawley, who died Sept. 23d, 1810, Aged 39 years.
Betsey L., daughter of Josiah Hawley, died April 6, 1825, aged 23 years and 11 mos. Mr. Eliakim Hawley, who died Sept. 4, 1809, Aged 45. In memory of Sarah, former wife of Eliakim Hawley, Late wife of Isaac Nichols, who died Sept. 28, 1847, AE. 84. In memory of Robert E. Hawley who died Jan. 7, 1833, AE 71 years. In memory of Mary E. Hawley, Relict of Robert Hawley, who Died Sept. 30, 1845, AE 77. Jennette and John. In memory of Mrs. Amelia Lacy who died Nov. 25, A.D. 1860, AE 55 yrs. 4 mo. & 9 ds. In memory of Avis Nichols, who died Sept. 27, 1838, aged 50 years. Comfe Nichols, wife of Isaac Nichols, died July 3, 1812, aged 47. In memory of Hezekiah Nichols, who died July 15, 1835, AE. 54 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 to follow me. In memory of Prudence Nichols, wife of Hezekiah Nichols, who died Feb. 22, 1805, Aged 22 years. In memory of Isaac Nichols Who died Aug. 5, 1840, Aged 79. In memory of Isaiah Nichols, Esq., who died April 30, 1836, in the 45 year of his age. In memory Mrs. Mary Anna Nichols, Wife of Mr. John Nichols, Who died May 8, 1811, in the 31 year of her age. In memory of Robert Nichols, who died April 12, 1813, aged 49 years. Joanna, wife of Robert Nichols, who died May 19, 1819, in her 51 years. Abraham Peet died Feb. 15, 1805, in his 54 year. Bethiah, his wife, died Sept. 12, 1826, in her 77 year. Philo, their son, died Oct. 11, 1826, in his 47 year. In memory of Mr. Nehemiah Peet, who died March 27, 1813, Aged 60 years. In memory of Mrs. Betsey Peet, wife of Mr. Nehemiah Peet, who died Dec. 27, 1792, in the 35 year of her age. In memory of Nehemiah L. Peet, their son, died Dec. 29th 1792. Solomon Peet, son of Nehemiah and Betsey Peet, died Dec. 14th 1803, in the 25th year of his age. In memory of Susannah L. Peet, wife of Isaiah Peet, who died Mar. 25, 1838, Aged 48. In memory of Mr. David Plum who died May 31, 1813, aged 62 years. In memory of Mary, relict of David Plumb, who died Aug. 10, 1833, aged 75 years. In memory of Elliot Plumb who died Feb. 13, 1823, aged 35 years. Alice, wife of Elliot Plumb, died Aug. 12, 1847, AE. 57 Yrs. In memory of Joseph Plumb who died Nov. 7, 1826, aged 71. Sybel, wife of Joseph Plumb, Died Feb. 12, 1834, AE. 78. A tribute to the memory of Benj. I. Redman Who died May 5, 1861, AE. 67. A tribute to the memory of Eleanor, Wife of Benj. I. Redman, Who died Oct. 25, 1845, AE. 52. In memory of Reuben P. Seeley, who died March 28th 1806, in the 26th year of his age. Minerva, his Daughter died April 2d, 1806, in the 4th year of her age. They were the first that was intered in this yard. In memory of Eben Ufford who died Aug. 11, 1828, aged 73 years. In memory of Mary, relict of Eben Uffords, who died Aug. 8, 1829, aged 71 years. In memory of Eben Ufford, Jr., who died June 10, 1825, aged 36 years.

"A HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF STRATFORD AND THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT,
CONNECTICUT, Part II.," by Samuel Orcutt.
(Published by the Fairfield County Historical Society, 1886)
pp. 1056-1058

Frances Amelia, daughter of Ezra & Amelia Andrews,
died Sept. 13, 1847, AE. 5 mos. & 18 ds.

In Memory of Andrew Beardslee, who died May 26, 1934, AE. 60 years.

Mary, wife of Andrew Beardsley and mother of Permelia, Daniel B., Cornelia,
David N., John C., & Mary Beardsley, died May 1, 1864. AE. 81 years.

Cornelia, daughter of Mr. Andrew & Mary Beardsley,
died Sept.. 18, 1818, aged 10 years & 4 mos..

Behold and see as you pass by
As you are now so once was I.
As I am no, so you must be
Prepare for death and follow me.

Huldah, widow of Chauncey Beardsley, died June 27, 1856, Aged 101 years & 4 mos..

In memory of Mr. John Beardslee, who died Dec. 29, 1815, aged 80 years.

In memory of Rachel, relict of John Beardslee, who died Feb. 17, 1821, aged 80 years.

Hetty, their daughter died sept. 22, 1793, aged 10 years.

In memory of Robert Beardslee, who died May 7, 1835, aged 43 years.

Robert C. Beardslee, a revolutionary soldier, died Mar. 27, 1815, aged 60 years.

Levi Beardslee, his son, died June 15, 1831, aged 52 years.

Theodore B. died Sept. 2, 1835, AE. 1 yr. & 6 mos.

Margaret, died Oct. 2, 1835, AE. 3 yrs. & 9 mo. Son & daughter of Jason and Esther Beers.

Deacn Ephraim Booth, who died March 28, 1796, AE. 78.

Sarah, his wife, died Sept. 27, 1750, AE 28.

Phebe, his 2d wife, died July 21, 1788, AE. 59.

In memory of Ephraim Booth, who died May 30, 1809, aged 64 years & 8 mos.

Jane, wife of Henry Burton, Died Mar. 22, 1849, AE. 60.

In memory of Mary Ann, daughter of Isaac & Sally Burritt,
who died Aug. 11, 1839, Aged 14 years.

Oh think on me as you pass by
As now you are so once was I.
As I am now so you shall be
Prepare for death and follow me.

In memory of Abiah Curtis, wife of Elijah E. Curtis, who died Dec. 6, 1835, aged 56 years.

In memory of Andrew Curtis, who died Nov. 5, 1834, AE. 77 yrs.

In memory of Eunis Curtis, wife of Andrew Curtis,
who died March 4, 1839, in the 69 year of her age.

Charity Curtis, died March 25, 1829, AE. 70.

Caroline, daughter of Ira and Sally Curtiss, died Sept. 2, 1835, AE. 10 mos. & 5 ds.

In memory of Daniel Curtis, who died April 27, 1831, in the 77 year of his age.

In memory of Huldah Curtis, who died May 7, 1832, in the 74 year of her age.

In memory of Ira Curtis, who died June 21, 1849 AE. 48.

I have fought a good fight
I have finished my course.
I have kept the faith.

Daniel Curtiss, who died May 6, 1842, aged 54 years.

In memory of Everard Curtiss, who died July 5, 1845, AE. 86.

Clary, wife of Everard Curtis, who died April 7, 1827, in her 56 year.

Justus Curtiss, who died Aug. 10, 1832, in the 53 year of his age.

Why do we mourn for dying friends
Or shake at deaths alarmes
'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends
To call us to his arms.

Henry B., son of Justus B. and Hulduh Curtiss, who died May 3, 1839, aged 19 years.

In memory of Mr. Mitchel Curtiss, who died August 15th, 1808, aged 79 years.

In memory of Munson E. Curtis, who died Dec. 15, 1841, aged 30 years & 2 mos.

In memory of Mr. Zechariah Curtiss, who died Feb. 4th, 1809 in the 55 year of his age.

Mrs. Namoni, his wife, died Dec. 17th, 1808, in the 53 year of her age.

In memory of Abby, daughter of Asa & Anna Dikeman,
who died Mar. 28, 1836, in the 20 year of her age.

In memory of Eli Edwards, who died Jan. 2, 1827, aged 52 years.

Sarah, relict of Eli Edwards, who died Sept. 21, 1843, aged 66 years.

Sarah C. Edwards, wife of John H. Pardee, Died April 25, 1857,
Aged 47 Yrs. She always made home happy.

In memory of Ira, son of Reuben & Anna Fairchild, who died March 15, 1827 in his 3 year.

In memory of Daniel Fairchild, Esq., who died May 9, 1817, aged 87 years.

In memory of Julia, daughter of Lewis and Patty Fairchild,
who died March 20, 1828, in her 9 year.

Legrand Fairchild, Born April 1, 1812, Died Oct. 10, 1846.

Col. Lewis Fairchild, Died March 8, 1850, AE. 75 years & 8 mos.

Sarah, daughter of Lewis and Mary Fairchild, who died June 30th, 1810,
Aged 17 years & 10 mos.

In memory of Lewis Fairchild, who died May 10, 1817, aged 71 years.

Mary, relict of Lewis Fairchild, who died July 11, 1831, aged 83 years.

In memory of Martha French, relict of Jeremiah French,
who died Aug. 10, 1816, aged 88 years.

Polly, wife of Zera Hamilton, died July 23, 1822, AE. 27.

Abijah N. Hawley, Died June 13, 1846, AE. 61.

Thou art gone from us dear father,
Thy voice no more we hear,
Thou hast left our kindred circle
A brighter home to cheer.

Huldah, wife of Abijah N. Hawley, died March 18, 1846, AE. 51.

In life she was a faithful & affectionate Daughter, the fond & Beloved wife, & the kind & indulgent mother. In death she evinced the fortitude of the Christian
and departed joyfully in hope of a glorias immortality.

Jennett, daughter of Abijah N. & Huldah Hawley, died June 18, 1835, aged 12 years & 8 mos.

In memory of Betsey Hawley, wife of Joseph Hawley, who died Sept. 23d, 1810, Aged 39 years.

Betsey L., daughter of Josiah Hawley, died April 6, 1825, aged 23 years and 11 mos.

Mr. Eliakim Hawley, who died Sept. 4, 1809, Aged 45.

In memory of Sarah, former wife of Eliakim Hawley, Late wife of Isaac Nichols,
who died Sept. 28, 1847, AE. 84.

In memory of Robert E. Hawley who died Jan. 7, 1833, AE 71 years.

In memory of Mary E. Hawley, Relict of Robert Hawley, who Died Sept. 30, 1845, AE 77.

Jennette and John.

In memory of Mrs. Amelia Lacy who died Nov. 25, A.D. 1860, AE 55 yrs. 4 mo. & 9 ds.

In memory of Avis Nichols, who died Sept. 27, 1838, aged 50 years.

Comfe Nichols, wife of Isaac Nichols, died July 3, 1812, aged 47.

In memory of Hezekiah Nichols, who died July 15, 1835, AE. 54 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 to follow me.

In memory of Prudence Nichols, wife of Hezekiah Nichols,
who died Feb. 22, 1805, Aged 22 years.

In memory of Isaac Nichols Who died Aug. 5, 1840, Aged 79.

In memory of Isaiah Nichols, Esq., who died April 30, 1836, in the 45 year of his age.

In memory Mrs. Mary Anna Nichols, Wife of Mr. John Nichols,
Who died May 8, 1811, in the 31 year of her age.

In memory of Robert Nichols, who died April 12, 1813, aged 49 years.

Joanna, wife of Robert Nichols, who died May 19, 1819, in her 51 years. Abraham Peet died Feb. 15, 1805, in his 54 year.

Bethiah, his wife, died Sept. 12, 1826, in her 77 year.

Philo, their son, died Oct. 11, 1826, in his 47 year.

In memory of Mr. Nehemiah Peet, who died March 27, 1813, Aged 60 years.

In memory of Mrs. Betsey Peet,
wife of Mr. Nehemiah Peet, who died Dec. 27, 1792, in the 35 year of her age.

In memory of Nehemiah L. Peet, their son, died Dec. 29th 1792.

Solomon Peet, son of Nehemiah and Betsey Peet,
died Dec. 14th 1803, in the 25th year of his age.

In memory of Susannah L. Peet, wife of Isaiah Peet, who died Mar. 25, 1838, Aged 48.

In memory of Mr. David Plum who died May 31, 1813, aged 62 years.

In memory of Mary, relict of David Plumb, who died Aug. 10, 1833, aged 75 years.

In memory of Elliot Plumb who died Feb. 13, 1823, aged 35 years.

Alice, wife of Elliot Plumb, died Aug. 12, 1847, AE. 57 Yrs.

In memory of Joseph Plumb who died Nov. 7, 1826, aged 71.

Sybel, wife of Joseph Plumb, Died Feb. 12, 1834, AE. 78.

A tribute to the memory of Benj. I. Redman Who died May 5, 1861, AE. 67.

A tribute to the memory of Eleanor, Wife of Benj. I. Redman,
Who died Oct. 25, 1845, AE. 52.

In memory of Reuben P. Seeley, who died March 28th 1806, in the 26th year of his age.

Minerva, his Daughter died April 2d, 1806, in the 4th year of her age.
They were the first that was intered in this yard.

In memory of Eben Ufford who died Aug. 11, 1828, aged 73 years.

In memory of Mary, relict of Eben Uffords, who died Aug. 8, 1829, aged 71 years.

In memory of Eben Ufford, Jr., who died June 10, 1825, aged 36 years.

OLD BURIAL PLACE AT NICHOL'S FARMS, EST. 1806