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Unity Burying-Place, Trumbull, Fairfield Co., CT.
"This Burying-place is in the town of Trumbull, at the southeast end of White plain, a few rods north of the site of the first meeting house built in the parish of Unity. The Unity Parish was organized November 18, 1730, and the next year the remains of Samuel Bennit were buried in this ground."
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.)
In memory of
Mr. Abel Beach, who died Novr. 8, 1800,
In the 57 year of his age.

Reader, behold as you pass by,
As you are now so once was I,
As I am now, so you must be
Prepare for death and follow me.

Here lyes ye Body of
Sergt. Benjamin Beach, Died Nov. 11, 1736,
in ye 55th year of his Age.

Here lyes Buried ye Body of
Mr. Daniel Beach, who departed this life Feb. 19th. 1745-6, Aged 44 years & 1 m.

Esther Beach, daughter of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Esther Beach, died Feby. 22, 1745-6, AE. 6. mo.

Here lyes ye Body of
Ruth Beach, daughter of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Esther Beach died Dec. 15, 1745, Aged 6 months.

Here lyes ye Body of
Daniel Beach, Son of Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Esther Beach who died May 3d 1746, Aged 10 years & 2 months.

Here lyes ye Body of
Mr. David Beach, who died April 21, Anno Domni 1735, in ye 43 year of His Age.

In memory of
Mrs. Hannah Beach, wife of Mr. David Beach
Decesd, Who departed this life Febry, ye 19, 1772
in ye 77th year of her age.

Mr. Ephraim Beach, died June 18, 1789,
in the 72 year of his age.
Comfort Beach, his wife, died Sept. 8, 1790,
in the year of her age.

Here lyes ye Body of
Lieut. Josiah Beach, who died
April ye 17, A.D. 1759, in ye 65th year of his Age.

Mrs. Patience, wife of Josiah Beach who died August ye 25th A.D. 1749, Aged 48 years.

Sarah ye Daughter of Lt. Josiah & Mrs. Patience Beach, died March ye 26th, in ye 22d year of her age.

Mr. Samuel Beach 1762.
[This is on a footstone, the head stone not being found.]

Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Sarah Beach, Wife to Mr. Samuel Beach,
Who departed this Life June ye 9, 1763,
in ye 41 Year of Her Age.

This Monument was erected
by the Church & Society of North Stratford
out of respect to the memory of
Rev. James Beebe A.M.
who departed this life Sept. 8, 1785,
in the 68th year of his age.

He was ordained to the work of the ministry over said Church & Society May 6, 1747.
And continued therein a faithful pastor 38 years.

In memory of
Ruth Beebee relict of Revd. James Beebee who died January 29, 1818, Aged 94 years.
Here lyes ye Body of
Elizabeth Beebee, daughter of Rev. Mr. James Beebee & Mrs. Ruth his wife, died Decr. 20, A.D. 1754,
aged [ copy not readable] & 9 mos.
Here lyes ye Body of
Samuel Bennitt,
Desesed 21 of June Yr. 1731, A. 7 yr.

Our Father
Charles E. Booth Died Sept. 12, 1876 Aged 74 Y'rs.

Our Mother
Sophia wife of Charles E. Booth Died Nov. 5, 1864 Aged 53 Y'rs.
"Watch for you know not what hour
your Lord doth come."

The Grave of
Caroline Booth wife of Charles E. Booth
& daughter of Robert & Sally Mallett,
who died Sept. 4, 1838 aged 31 y'rs.

The saith the daughter and the wife
Shone brightly in thy Christian life.
We will not weep upon the sod
that hides thy dust Thou art with God.

Here lyes ye Body of
Mr. David Booth, who departed this life June ye 21, 1773, in ye 74th year of his age.

In memory of Mrs. Ann Booth,
Wife of Mr. David Booth, who departed this life
Nov. 19th 1793, in the 91st year of her age.

In memory of David Booth,
who died April 21, 1842, aged 82 years.

In memory of Sarah Booth, wife of David Booth,
who died Oct. 10, 1819, aged 66 years.
(dautr of Parson Beebee)

In memory of Mr. David Booth,
who departed this life Septr 14th 1824, aged 91 yrs.

In memory of Prudence Booth,
Wife of Mr. David Booth,
who departed this life Decembr 21, 1782,
in the 60thth year of her age.

In memory of Mrs. Rebecca Booth,
Wife of Mr. David Booth who died Oct. 22, 1811,
in the 74 year of her age.

Betsey Ann, daughter of David & Betsey Booth
died Oct. 2, 1841, aged 8 years.

Their infant twins; George,
died April 18, 1830,aged 18 days.
Georgianna, died April 26, 1830, aged 26 days.
Mourn not for me my mother dear,
I am not dead but sleeping here;
Look in this grave you see,
Prepare for death and follow me.

David C. Booth died Oct. 6, 1827, AE 35 Yrs.

Elizabeth, His Wife Died April 8, 1870, AE 75 Yrs.

Isaac Booth died June 23, 1851, AE. 86.

Sarah, wife of Isaac Booth died Aug. 6, 1841, AE 76.

Ann Augusta Daughter of John & Mary Booth Died Jan. 29th 1876. Aged 27 Years.
Gone home to heaven.

In memory of Delia, daughter of Isaac & Sarah Booth, who died Sept. 5, 1823, AEt. 17 yrs. 4 mo. & 20 ds.

Sleep quiet here my child,
Death can't us long divide;
A few more rolling suns
Will lay me by your side.

Charles, Son of Mr. Isaac & Mrs. Sarah Booth died Sept. 21, 1798, aged 9 years & 7 months & 7 days.

Lewis Booth Died May 10, 1839 AE. 47 yrs.

Electa, His Wife, died April 23, 1846, AE 56 yrs.

Lucius G. Booth Died Oct. 13, 1851, AE 31.
"Even so Father, for so it seemeth good in they sight."

Marshall P. Booth Died Sept. 24, 1850,
AE. 30 Y.R.S.
As for man his days are as grass.

In memory of Philo Booth,
who died July 31, 1819, aged 61 years.

In memory of Philo Booth, Jr.,
who died Sept. 20, A833, AE 45 y'rs.
Behold dear reader as you pass by,
As you are no, so once was I,
As I am now, so you must be
Prepare yourselves & follow me.

Anna, wife of Philo Booth
died March 18, 1858, AE 76.
The Lord is righteous in all his ways
and holy in all his works.

P. Treat Booth died Jan. 6, 1860, AE 42.
In the midst of life we are in death.

Mary Jane, Wife of William Bradley
Died May 8, 1875, aged 42 yrs.

Emma A. Daughter of J.W. & M. J. Bradley
died Sept. 16, 1869, aged 16 yrs.
Asleep in Jesus, Oh! how sweet,
to be for such a slumber meet.

In memory of Mr. William Burritt
who died Decr 14th 1802, aged 76 years.

In memory of Mrs. Mary Burritt
Wife of Mr. William Burrit,
who died Oct. 18th, 1799, aged 60 years,
wanting 10 days.

In memory of Deacn Abraham Brinsmade,
who died Novr 17tth 1801, in the 75th year of his age.

Mrs. Mary Brinsmade, Relict of Abrm Brinsmade, Esq., died Jany. 13th, 1811, aged 87 years.

Here lyes ye Body of Lieut. Daniel Brinsmade
who died march ye 27th, A.D. 1757,
in ye 70tth Year of his Age.
Behold & see you that pass by
As your are now so once was I
As I am now so you shall be
therfore prepare & follow me.

Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. Mercy Brinsmade,
wife to Mr. Daniel Brinsmade, died April ye 15, 1731,
in ye 35th year of her age.

In memory of Daniel Brinsmade, Esq.
who died Apr. 29th 1804, in the 52d year of his age.

In memory of Mary, Relict of Daniel Brinsmade, who died Nov. 20, 1845, aged 91 years.

In memory of
Daniel Brinsmade, son of Daniel Brinsmade, Esq. and Mrs. Mary his Wife, who died April 9th 1801,
in the 19th year of his age.

here lies interr'd the Body of
Mr. Zachariah Curtis |
who Dece'd Feb ye 18, 1746,
in ye 49 year of his age.

Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mrs. Mary Curtiss
who died January ye 3d 1745, aged 43 Years.

In memory of
Mres. Diana Daskam, wife to Mr. Robert Daskam, who died Befr 10, 1800, in the 64 Year of her age.

DYER [A monunent]
George Dyer, M.D. Died May 8, 1878, AE 78 yrs.
I miss thee.

Lucinda L. Dyer, Wife of George Dyer M.D.
and daughter of Philo and Anna Booth.

Zachariah Duncomb,
departed this life Mar. 5, 1839, in the 56 year of his age.

Friend after friend departs
Who had not loast a friend
There is no union of hearts
That finds not her an end.
Were this frail world our final res
Living or dying none were blest.

John, Son of Z. & Hannah Duncomb,
Died Aug. 24, 1853, AE. 27.
Gone but not lost.

Charles, Son of Z. & H. Duncomb
Died 27th Feb. 1849, in his 26th year.
Luke XII. XL.

Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Abagail Edwards,
wife to Mr. William Edwards, who died in Nov. 1747, in ye 54th Year of her age.

In memory of Huldah Edwards,
Daughter of Mr. John & Mrs. Huldah Edwards,
who departed this Life Febry 24th 1793,
Aged 17 years & 3 months.

In memory of John Edwards,
Son of Mr. John & Mrs. Huldah Edwards
who departed this life October 25, 1773, AE 2 yrs.

P.F. [Probably a Fairchild]
S.F. [Probably a Fairchild]
I. [or J.] F.
[Probably a Fairchild.]

Here lyes the Body of Mr. Abraham Hawley,
Who died April ye 10 A.D. 1743,
in ye 24th Year of His Age.

Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mr. Ebenezer Hawley,
Merchant of North Stratford,
who departed this life Decembr 2d, 1767,
in ye 30th Year of His age.

Samuel Hawley died Dec. 17, 1762.

Phebe, widow of Capt. Samuel Hawley,
died May 27, 1871, AE. 89 yrs.
Lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven.

Here lyes ye Body of Huldah,
daughter of Mr. Nathan & Mrs. Silence Hawley,
who died Febry 24th 1747,
in ye 6th year of her age.

Houldy, Dautr to Nathan & Silence Hawley, Aged 2 years & 10 months. Died Octor 17, 1740.

Sally Ann, Wife of David B. Hinman,
Died April 5, 1864, AE 49 yrs. & 5 mo.
She waits for me in Heaven.

Edward W., Son of David B. & Sally A. Hinman
Died Jan. 31, 1860, Aged 20 years & 2 months.
We miss him for he was our all,
The stay and support of our love
Yet we would not to earth our lost treasure recall
But hasten to meet him above.

Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mrs. Patience Hubbel,
Wife to Sergt. James Hubbell,
who Departed this life Sep. ye 29th 1753
in ye 71 Year of his Age.

Charles W., son of Charles & Jane Hughes
died Mar. 20, 1849, AE. 2 yrs.

Lacira Augusta, Wife of Edmond H. Hurd,
Died Dec. 11, 1872, Aged 25 yrs & 8 mos.

Henry La Forge Died April 20, 1868, Aged 84.

Sybil, wife of Henry La Forge
died Dec. 28, 1848, AE 61.

Ellen M., wife of Hiram La Forge
Died Feb. 2, 1872 Aged 42.
Entered into rest.

Our Baby George H.
Son of Hiram & Ellen La Forge
Died May 12, 1864, Aged 4 mos.

Here lies Interred the Body of
Mr. Joseph Lake
who in Dec. A.D. 1786
Died in the 91st year of his age.

P.L. [Probably a Lake; perhaps Joseph's wife.]

Martha Minor, Daughter to ye
Rev. Mr. Richardson Minor and Elizabeth his wife
died Mar. ye 11, 1755, AE 4 ds.

In memory of Mr. Andrew Nichols, who departed this life Janry 29th 1795, Aged 71 years.

Annah, the Daughtr of Mr.John 7 Bathshebah Nichols died Sept. ye 19, 1750, in ye 17 year of her age.

Here lyes ye Body of
Jonathan Nichols, son of Mr. Elijah & Mrs. Huldah Nichols, who died Decbr 17, 1746,
in ye 16 year of his age

Here lyes ye Body of
Mr. Elijah Nichols, Who Died Janry 10th Anno Domni 1741, in ye 37th year of his age.

Here lyes ye Body of Naomi Nichols,
Daughter of Elijah & Huldah Nichols,
who died Dec. 26, 1746, in ye 5th year of her age.

Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Mary, wife to Mr. Joseph Nichols
and late wife to Mr. Henry Hawley who departed this life April 16, 1767, in ye 83rd year ofher age.

Here lyes Buried the remains of
Mrs. Mehitable Nichols,
Wife of Mrs. Philip Nichols,
who departed this life Sept. 23d 1756,
in ye 23d yr of her age.

In memory of Lieut. Nathan Nichols
who departed this life Feby 3d 1789,
in the 80th year of her age.

Noah Plumb, son of
Mr. James & Mrs. Phebe Nichols
died Jan. 8, 1792, in his 18th year.

Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Patience Nichols, Wife to Mr. Nathan Nichols, Who departed this life Decemr ye 22, 1760,
Aged 38 years.

Eliza K. Neal, Died Nov. 12, 1871, aged 41.
Sister, We miss thee.

Jane M. Wife of Elisha Neal
Died Apr. 8, 1877, aged 67 yrs.

In memory of Mrs. Joanna Peet,
daughter of Mr. David Booth, dieth Jany. 7, 1802,
in the 48th year of her age.

In memory of
Mr. Josiah Peet, who died March 30, 1802,
in the 77 year of his age.

In memory of
Abigail Peet, daughter of Mr. Josiah Peet, who died Sept. 12, 1778, in the 18th year of her age.

A.P. [Probably a Peet.]

In memory of
Deacn Thomas Peet of North Stratford &
the King's Post-rider for 32 years,
who Departed this Life Octor ye 12th A.D. 1760,
in the 63d year of his age.

Here lies interr'd the Body of
Mr. Thomas Sherwood who Departed this life Sept. ye 7th, 1749, in the 29th year of his age.

Here lyes the Body of
Mrs. Mary, the Wife of Mr. Thomas Sherwood, Who died July ye 13, 1749, in ye 24th year of her age.

Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mr. David Summers
who departed this life Janry
ye 28, 1761, in ye 59th year of his Age.

Here lyes ye Body of Mrs. Abiah Summers
Wife to Mr. David Summers,
who died Decembr 5, 1737,
aged 32 years.

Bertha A., Daughter of
John E. & Henrietta A. Summers,
Died Jan. 7, 1884, aged 20 yrs. 5 mo.

Here lyes interred the Body of Mr. Robard Turney, who died Jan. ye 1st 1753, in ye 50th year of his Age.

Here lyes ye body of Mary Turley, Daughter of Mr. Robert & Mrs. Rebeckah Turney,
Who Died Nov. ye 29th 1746 aged ___.

In memory of Mr. John Ufford,
who died Feb. 25, 1811, aged 69.

Faustina, his wife died July 15, 1784, aged 43.

Here lyes the Body of Mr. Richard Walker, who departed this life Sept. the 12th 1778,
in ye 23rd year of his age.

Here lyes the Body of Mrs. Huldah Walker, who departed this life June the 17th 1781,
in ye 22d year of her age.

Here lyes Buried ye Body of Mr. John Wileman
Who Departed this Life Janry ye 11th A.D. 1747-8,
in ye 26th Year of his age.

Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Sarah Wildman
Died Nov. ye 4th 1734,
in ye 39th year of her age.

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