HISTORY OF THE TOWNS OF
NEW MILFORD AND BRIDGEWATER,
[LITCHFIELD CO.] CONNECTICUT, 1703 - 1882
By SAMUEL ORCUTT

INSCRIPTIONS IN THE OLD BRIDGEWATER BURYING-PLACE

Transcribed by Richard Clarke

LUCY MATILDA Wife of Philo Babbitt May 27, 1825 July 23, 1853 REBECCA E Wife of William W Barnum Died May 4, 1874 Aged 24 yrs 6 mo & 13 Ds. In Memory of ELIZABETH E Daughter of Wm & Mary E Barrowscale Who died Jan 31, 1850 AE 1 yr 5 mo 20 D DELIA Wife of Horace Bartram Died Aug 29, 1847 AE 32 Died June 1, 1848 BENJAMIN B BEACH in the 64 year Of his age Death leaves to friends a dear but vacant name Inscribed with sorrow on the marble page. CALEB BEACH Born March 26, 1762 Died Dec 26, 1823 His wife Clara Born Dec 19, 1769 Died Jan 4, 1844 Died Feb 16, 1831 CHARLES B son Of Benjamin B & Rhoda Beach Aged 8 mo & 2 ds. In memory of MR DAVID BEACH Who died June 30, 1807 In the 84th Year of his Age. My children and my friends Behold Beneath this stone my body is cold The grave's our home as you may see Prepare for death and follow me. In memory of EUNICE BEACH Daughter Of David & Ruth Beach Who died Dec 8th, 1805 Aged 56 Behold my tomb while I in silence sleep Prepare for death before it is too late. In Memory of NORMAN Son of Caleb & Clara Beach Who died Oct 4, 1820 aged 24 years. Died July 3, 1828 POLLY BEACH wife of Benjamin B Beach In the 38 year of her age. Grief love and gratitude devote this stone To her whose virtues bless'd a husbands life When late in duties sphere she mildly shone As friend as sister, daughter, mother, wife. Died March 10, 1865 RHODA Wife of Benjamin B Beach Aged 63 yrs 1 mo & 16 ds. The memory of the just is blessed. In memory of RUTH wife of David Beach Who died Dec 24, 1801 In the 76th year Of her age. Weep not for me my offspring dear Weep for yourselves and for death prepare. MARY A Daughter of Albert & Philena Beach Died March 8, 1853 AE 34 Tis finished the conflict is past The heaven born spirit is fled, Her wish is accomplished at last, And now she is entomb'd with the Dead Her months of affliction are oer Her days and nights of distress We see her anguish no more She's gained her happy release. ADDISON L BEARDSLEY Died Sep 30, 1864 AE 59 HARRIET wife of Addison L Beardsley Died June 1, 1877 AE 70 In memory of MOLLY wife of Timothy Beardslee Died April 28, 1820 AEt 73 yrs. POLLY ANN Wife of Lemuel Beardsley Died Oct 16, 1863 AE 82 LEMUEL BEARDSLEY, died May 16, 1837, age 60; (G.A.R.) marker [added courtesy of Joan T. DeGroff, not in the Orcutt listing] In memory of SARAH BEARDSLEE Daughter of Timothy & Molly Beardslee Who died March 3, 1824 Aged 45 years. In Memory of TIMOTHY BEARDSLEE Who died 29 Dec 1829 Aged 83. Sacred to the memory of MARY BEERS Wife of Phineas Beers Who died Aug 20, 1835 Aged 77 years. Sacred to The memory of PHINEAS BEERS Who died Aug 20, 1835 Aged 77 years. In Memory of NATHANIEL S BEERS Who died April 13th, 1843 In the 57th year Of his age. In Memory of BLACHMAN JESUP Who died Jan 7, 1826 In the 41 year Of his age. She's sleeping Our Baby Aged 3 months and 24 days. MAY Daughter of Eugene & Mary Boland Died March 6, 1876 FREDERICK M BOLAND Died July 21, 1873 Aged 67 years & 6 mos. FREDERICK A Son of Frederick M & Jacintha J Boland Died Sept 11, 1848 AE 17 months. Our Brother MONTVILLE L BOLAND Died at St. Louis Jan 10, 1856 AE 23 years & 1 mo. Cease ye mourners, cease to languish O'er the graves of those you love, Pain and death and night and anguish Enter not the world above. SARAH Wife of Daniel Booth Born Nov. 26, 1781 Died Dec 20, 1855 In Memory of EMILIA E Wife of Daniel L Booth Who died Aug 20, 1846 In the 33 year Of her age. HENRY BOOTH Son of Daniel L & Emilia Booth Died Sept 5, 1845 AE 26 days. SARAH I Daughter of Daniel & Sarah Booth Died May 30, 1853 AE 35 yrs & 5 mo. DAVID BOSTWICK Died Mar 26, 1872 AE 40 In Memory of BUSHNELL H BOSTWICK who died Aug 8, 1825 Aged 26 yrs. My Father JOHN R BOSTWICK Died March 26, 1872 Aged 67 yrs. LAURA BOSTWICK Died Oct 30, 1857 AE 63 In memory of ELIZABETH ANN the Daughter of Mr Ezra and Elizabeth Bots ford Who Died August the 27, AD 1771 Aged five months. In Memory of SARAH ANN Daughter of Saml A & Rube Botsford Who died Sep 2 1801 ae 16 months. Stanley STANLEY BURR Son of John & Fanny A Beach Died July 9, 1858 AE 8 ½ yrs. THERE"S NO TEARS IN HEAVEN. Be calm dear parents stay thy grief Mourn not for me thy child is safe My Saviour called my time was o'er With him I live to die no more O little brothers serve the Lord Call on his name and read his word And then you'll meet your little friend Where happiness shall never end. CAROLINE R Wife of Daniel Bradshaw AE 28 yrs And LAURA CAROLINE Their only daughter AE 18 mo Both drowned in the Hudson River Sept 19, 1842 In Memory of ELIJAH H CANFIELD Who died Sep 30, 1824 Aged 29 years. In Memory of JEREMIAH CANFIELD Who died April 19, 1828 In the 55 year of his age. In Memory of JOHN CANFIELD Who Died Feb 21st, 1814 in the 55th Year of his age. POLLY Wife of Jeremiah Canfield Died Jan 21, 1849 AE 78 In Memory of MR LEMUEL CANFIELD Who departed this life Dec 25, 1804 in the 61st year of his age. When this you see Prepare for death and follow me. In memory of PHEBE wife of John Canfield who died March 3, 1801 in the 38 year of her Age. In Memory of POLLY A wife of Lewis Bronson Who died Nov 1, 1849 AE 34 y's & 8 mo. Friends nor physicians could not save This mortal body from the grave Nor can the grave retain it here When Christ our Saviour doth appear. PRISCILLA Wife of Elijah H Canfield Died Jan 7, 1848 AE 59. Our Mother She taught us how to live She taught us how to die. In memory of SARAH wife of Lemuel Canfield who died Nov 17, 1838 Aged 82. In memory of ELIZABETH CHRISTOPHER Who died Sept 21, 1809 In the 81st year of her age. My Mother MINERVA CLARK wife of John R Bostwick Died May 28, 1833 Aged 32 yrs. MARY wife of George H Devean Died Feb 22, 1856 AEt 52. Stop kind friends 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. In memory of HARMON Son of Dr Jonathan and Mabal Downs who Died March the 8, 1784 in the 1st year of his Age. Can you expect Your feeble Arms Shall make a strong Defence When Death With terrible Alar ms summons the prisoner hence. MITCHELL B Son of Harris & Maria Eames Died July 12, 1849 Ae 6 ys 3 mo & 15 ds. His sufferings now are o'er His joys are just begun He suffered here on earth Jesus called him home. HENRY M son of William H & Ellen E Elliott Died Dec 18, 1858 Aged 15 years & 8 mo. JAMES F EMMONS Died In East Bridgeport March 2, 1873 AE 31. There is rest for the weary. In memory of ABRAHAM FAIRCHILD who died July 19, 1813 in the 66 year of his age. CANFIELD FAIRCHILD Died Sep 17, 1837 Aged 43 yrs. SUSAN C daughter of Canfield & Sarah Fairchild Died Aug 20, 1838 Aged8 yrs & 4 mo. In memory of JOHN FENN who died Feb 18, 1819 ae 36 years. In memory of LOIS FENN who died Dec 28, 1810 AE 17. In memory of JOSEPH FOGG who died Mar 5, 1838 aged 38 Behold my friends 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. ALFRED HAMLIN Died Sep 11, 1851 Aged 58. CHARLES son of Enoch W & Mary A Ford Died May 14, 1844 aged 6 mos. MERIE R Daughter of Gershom W & Ruby French died of the small-pox Feb 6th, 1816 aged 17. In memory of BETSEY FRENCH who died Oct 7, 1819 AE 30 years. She had faith in the Redeemer purchased By the blood of our Savior. In memory of OTHNIEL FRENCH who died June 30, 1832 aged 27 years. Weep not for me tho' called to leave This world or sorrow & of pain But O: in heaven where none can grieve May we united ne'r part again Farwell to sorrow pain & grief In death my soul shall find relief. In Memory of LEWIS FROST Who died Dec 14, 1846 in the 67 yr of his age. Frost monument. LEWIS R FROST Died Feb 10, 1879 AE 65 yr & 8mos. SYLVIA BEERS His wife JAMES ELMER son of Lewis and Apphia Frost died March 29, 1926 Aged 20 years. MARIETT Wife of Orange Frost Died June 14, 1866 AE 48 Even so them also which sleep in Jesus Will God bring with him. In Memory of ISAAC GILBERT Son of Harris & Maria Eames who died April 28, 1845 Aged 6 yrs 4 mo & 17 ds. Dear Parents mourn not with deep sadness But O look serenly above Till you meet in a Heaven of gladness Your Gilbert the child of your love. WILLIAM GILLITT Died Dec 21, 1843 AE 83 yrs. Also Anna his wife Died Oct 27, 1843 AE 82 yrs. Their weeping friends while o'er the sacred dust Revere the memory of the good, the just. Their worth their virtues will forever bloom While their pure spirits live beyond the tomb. WILLIAM GILLITT JR Died Nov 8, 1831 AE 36. ARNOLD GLOVER Died Dec 9, 1878 AE 86. CYRUS B GLOVER Died Nov 8, 1829 ae 45. ABBY His wife Died April 25, 1869 ae 71. MATILDA wife of Arnold Glover Died Jan 8, 1859 AE 57. [child of William and Abby Glover] NELSON Their infant son Died Nov 14, 1832 Aged 8 mo. DAVID Son of Martin & Rhoda Goldsmith Died May 23, 1837 Aged 1 year 8 mo & 4 days. MARTIN GOLDSMITH Died Mar 21, 1861 ae 61. RHODA Wife of Martin Goldsmith Died Jan 17, 1876 ae 73. In memory of DANIEL GORHAM who died June 25, 1836 in the 85 year of her age. DANIEL GORHAM Died Nov 2, 1869 AE 85. In memory of DANIEL L GORHAM Son of Hiram & Hannah Gorham who died Oct 4, 1818 AEt 1 year. MARY Wife of Daniel Gorham Died July 27, 1873 AE 85. HIRAM GORHAM Died July 31, 1826 In his 31 year. Also Hannah His wife Died Jan 10, 1828 In her 31 year. HIRAM E Son of Isaac & Olive Gorham Died Sept 21, 1846 Aged 4 yrs & 6 ds. Happy are they that die in the Lord. MARY wife of Daniel Gorham Died July 27, 1873 AE 85. In Memory of MARY wife of Daniel Gorham who Died Jany 31, 1817 Aged 61 years. Her friends have reason to believe That she obtained hope of future bliss. In memory of PHINEAS GORHAM who died Feb 2, 1842 aged 84 years. As a soldier of the Revolution he no bly served his country & lived to see & for a time enjoy, what he so much desired & what he struggled hard to gain the independence of our nation. In memory of RACHEL wife of Phineas Gorham who died Sept 6, 1816 At 65. CHARLES GREGORY Died June 4, 1871 AE 46. JOHN GUNN Died May 26, 1859 Aged 36 yrs & 6 Mo. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. In memory of JULIA ANN wife of Nelson Hallock & daughter of Daniel & Anna Keeler who died April 30, 1833 Aged 24 yrs 1 mo. In memory of BENJAMIN HAMLIN who departed this life Nov. 29, 1852 aged 90 years. In memory of EUNICE wife of Benjamin Hamlin who departed this life March 15, 1839 aged 72 years. In life generous and kind In death peaceful and happy. MARY ANN wife of Rev Luman B Hamlin Died May 3, 1864 aged 63. In memory of FRANCES HANFORD wife of J E Hanford who departed this life Feb 15, 1829 in the 23 year of her age. In memory of AARON HITCHCOCK who died Sept 29, 1819 aged 75 years. Oft as the Bell with solemn toll Speaks the departure of a soul Let each one ask himself am I Prepared should I be called to die. In memory of MRS COMFORT the Wife of Mr Daniel Hitchcock Who Departed this life Novem ber the 2nd, AD 1776 in the 25th year of her age. In memory of ELIZABETH HITCHCOCK who died Dec 24th, 1841 AE 78. Oft as the Bell with solemn toll Speaks the departure of a soul Let each one ask himself am I Prepared should I be called to die. In memory of ELIJAH HOYT who died April 15, 1837 aged 75 years. In memory of POLLY wife of Elijah Hoyt who died Jan 10, 1832 aged 66 Years. CATHARINE S daughter of Joseph & Julia Hawla Died Oct 22, 1868. We all do fade as a leaf. JOSEPH HAWLEY Died June 12, 1876 AE 75. JULIA L Wife of Joseph Hawley Died Sept 27, 1871 AE 61. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. What is home without a Mother What are all the joys we meet When her loving smiles no longer Greet the coming of our feet. HANNAH M HAWLEY Died Jan 5, 1850 AE 80. In memory of RICHARD HAWLEY Who died July 20, 1825 AE 87. SARAH E HAWLEY Who died Feb 16, 1854 AE 11 There is rest in heaven. CORNELIA A daughter of David A & Laura Ives Died May 3, 1847 AE 3 ys 7 mo & 16ds. This lovely bud so young and fair Called hence by early doom Just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom. In memory of ELLIOTT M son of David & Laura Ives who died June 28, 1842 aged 2 years. Sleep gentle babe thy troubles is o'er Thy bosom rest shall be disturbed no more. In memory of JAMES JESUP who died August 4, 1817 ae 56 years. In memory of JAMES JESUP who died Dec 9, 1827 in the 67 years of her age. SALLY ANN JESUP Died Sep 22, 1868 ae 68. EMILY A wife of Dr Horace Judson Died Jan 20, 1853 aet 43. DR HORACE JUDSON Died Aug 13, 1863 aet 59. In memory of JOSEPH JUDSON who died Aug 10, 1825 aged 59 years & ABIA his wife died Dec 7, 1824 aged 59 years. Also there three children NATHAN died Aug 18, 1823 aged 29 years. ELISHA died Oct 7, 1825 aged 28 years RUSSEL died Oct 1822 aged 18 years. DOCT REUBEN W JUDSON Died Aug 19, 1853 AEt 24 yrs & 6 mo. CHLOE daughter of Ralph & Hannah Keeler who died Feb 22, 1794 aged 10 years. In memory of DANIEL KEELER who died April 8, 1842 aged 66 years 7 mo & 13 ds. In memory of HANNAH wife of Ralph Keeler died Aug 28, 1827 in her 71 year. DENNIS C son of Henry C & Sarah R Knight Died Feb 9, 1857 AE 5 yrs & 5 mo. Like as a summer bird leaves Its native shore for a sunnier clime So he left earth for Paradise To nestle in the bosom of Jehovah. HARRIET F daughter of Henry C & Sarah R Knight Died Dec 24, 1841 AE 14 mo. SARAH R wife of Henry C Knight Died July 16, 1870 AE 58. She being dead yet speaketh. PHYLINDA Died Sep 26, 1857 ae 13 yrs 5 mo & 13 Ds. NATHAN Died Apr 2, 1848 ae 4 wks children of Mervin & Charlott Lamson. In memory of LYMAN LOCKWOOD who died March 29 1824 aged 37 years. This Stone is erected to the memory of MRS MARY LEAVENWORTH Late wife of Mayor Eli Leavenworth who died December 20th, 1773 Anno Aetatis 19. One lovely------ could not thy beauty save Thy virtues shield thee from an early grave Thine were the joys of love in charmes of youth The smiles of friendship innocence and truth But ah how vain ware not that for--------- To endless glories in thy native sky. MARY MARY E wife of Burr Mallett and daughter of Grandeson R & Laura H Warner Died in new york Oct 2, 1856 aged 20 years. From the bridal to the tomb in four short days. In memory of MRS ELIZA wife of Mr Isaac Mallett & daughter of Daniel & Anna Keeler who died Feb 26, 1827 ae 23 yrs & 7 ms. In memory of BENJAMIN MEAD who died April 3, 1847 In the 83 year of his age. In memory of ABIGAIL wife of Benjamin Mead who died Feb 18, 1849 in the 82 year of her age. Died Apr 2 1849 RALPH D Son of Ralph & Delia Mead ae 5 weeks. In memory of DAVID MERWIN who died Feb 10, 1844 AE 66 years & 3 mos. In memory of ELIZABETH H daughter of miles & Wealthy Merwin who died March 14, 1820 in the 7 Year of Her age. In memory of SARAH M Wife of Harrison B Merwin who Died March 31, 1854 Aged 28 Yr & 6 mo. Children dear a mother's blessing Rests upon her orphans heads Come to Jesus come possessing Promises to pious dead. Sacred to the memory of SARAH MERWIN Wife of David Merwin who died June 14, 1831 in the 49 year of her age. Lover and friend hast thou put far from me and mine acquaintance into darkness. ELIZABETH G wife of Harrison B Merwin Born Dec 20, 1823 Died May 4, 1869 In memory of WIDOW SARAH MERWIN Late of old Milford She was Mother to Saml and Capt Epenetus Plate Late of this Town and Gran d mother to Jeremiah Platt of this Place She lived an Honest Virtuous Life and Departed Feb 24, 1784 in the 86 year of her Age. MRS RACHEL MINOR wife of Mr Andrew Minor died April 19, 1816 in her 61 year. In memory of the two sons of Asa & Polly Morgan who Died in infancy August 7, 1795 As tender Buds is Nipt by frost So was the Expectation lost of these two babies that were called home To sit with Christ upon his throne. Sacred to the memory of RICHARD MORRILL who died Apr 22, 18518 AE 67. Sacred to the memory of MARY wife of Richard Morrill who died Apr 12, 1851 AEt 65. Thy spirit is roaming that blest shore Where trouble can never disturb thee more Songs of heavenly rapture thou dost raise Joining in the chorus of thy mother's praise. In memory of an infant son of Capt Levi & Polly Huldah Morris Who died June 23, 1816 In memory of WILLIAM NICHOLS & MARTHA his wife he died May 1, 1811 in the 61 year of his age & she died Aug 23, 1828 in the 73 year of her age. Our Baby Infant daughter of Gideon W & Mary F Northrop born & died Mar 18, 1872 In memory of HENRY M PAYNE who died July 27, 1862 aged 29 years. Dearest friend thou hast left us Here thy loss we deeply feel But tis God that has bereft us He can all our sorrow heal. In memory of ANDREW Son of George & Hannah Peck Who died June 6, 1834 aged 1 yr 2 mo & 4 ds. In memory of two infant Children of George and Hannah peck who died April 29, 1825 & Oct 8, 1830 In memory of OVIATT C Son of George & Hannah Peck who died March 4, 1827 Aged 21 years. Memory of MASON PICKET who died Nov 13, 1822 Aged 34 years. In memory of JOHN O Son of George & Hannah Peck who died Dec 26, 1828 Aged 1 Year MARY JANE wife of Sidney Peck Died in Yonkers Nov 23, 1856 Aged 19 years 5 mo & 11 Ds. My dear companion rest in peace From toil and grief and pain severe Since death hast thee from earth releas'd And born thee to a happier sphere. IRENA wife of Jeremiah Platt Died sept 14, 1863 ea 81. In memory of JEREMIAH PLATT who died Nov 17, 1805 in the 58 year of his age. In memory of JEREMIAH PLATT who died Oct 25, 1839 aged 67 years & 5 d's. In memory of MARY wife of Jeremiah Platt who died Feb 17, 1825 Aged 72 years. In memory of OLIVER B PLATT who died May 15, 1840 aged 28 years 3 mo & 16 ds. [Platt Monument] WILLIAM J PLATT Died 18-AE- ELIZA H His wife Died April 8, 1866 AE 50 JEREMIAH PLATT Died Oct 25, 1839 AE 62 IRENA His wife Died Sept 14, 1863 AE 81 OLIVER B PLATT Died May 15, 1840 AE 28 In memory of ANNA wife of Jeremiah Randall who died Feb 12, 1835 aged 81 MARY wife of Charles Randall Died Oct 23, 1840 aged 77 yrs. Also HARRIET Wife of Joseph Hepburn Died May 30, 1849 aged 49 years. In memory of EPINETUS Son of Timothy & Eunice Randall Who died Nov 7, 1823 aged 17 years. In memory of EUNICE wife of Timothy Randall who died June 19, 1861 AE 98. ISAAC N RANDALL Died Aug 23, 1860 Aged 61 yes. In memory of JEREMIAH RANDALL who died Nov 17, 1808 in the 53 year of his age. In memory of JEROME V RANDALL who died June 3, 1841 aged 29 years 10 mo & 25 ds. JOHN RANDALL Died June 19, 1866 ae 75. LAURA Wife of John Randall Died Aug 27, 1878 ae 87. NATHANIEL RANDALL died Sept 20, 1848 aged 66 years. In memory of LORENZO son of Nathaniel & Lucy Ann Randall who died Nov. 5, 1832 aged 25 years. Forlorn and dear a helpless reptile late With thee the gloomy shades of earth I trod Now decked in vestments of immortal state I triumph in the presence of my God Where pain nor pale consumption can molest No care nor grief is known among the blest. In memory of MARY C Daut of Marquis & Lydia A Randall who died Jan 16, 1830 aged 2 years & 5 mo. In memory of LUCY ANN wife of Nathaniel Randall who died April 30, 1841 aged 54 years & 11 mo. RACHEL SEMANTHA daughter of Jonathan J & Abigail Randall died June 13, 1827 AE 8 years. RICHARD RANDALL Died May 16, 1834 AE 84. Also ESTHER his wife Died Nov 9, 1843 AE 66. In memory of SMITH RANDALL who died Oct 12, 1823 aged 30 years. In memory of TIMOTHY RANDALL who died Nov 5, 1844 aged 88 years. ANNA E wife of David Roswell Died Apr 22, 1856 AE 63. In memory of ASA S RANDALL Who died July 26, 1836 aged 24 years. DAVID ROSWELL Died July 16, 1877 Aged 87. My Husband ELI Roswell Died Dec 7, 1865 ae 31. EMELINE Daughter of James & Sarah Roswell Died Dec 5, 1876 Aged 45. Sisters they have met together in a world that is far above here on earth they lived together and now they lie here side by side and sleep together in the dust. FREDERICK G son of Wm F & Tamer R Roswell died Nov 11,1852 Sleep lovely babe And take thy rest God called thee home He thought it best. In memory of POLLL L ROSWELL who died May 3,1850 Aged 23. She has suffered on earth May she rest in heaven. SARAH JUDSON Wife of James Roswell Died Nov 17, 1874 aged 75. Asleep in Jesus. ROSINA T wife of William F Roswell Died Jan 18, 1877 Aged 47. Dearest Mother thou hast left us Gone to thy bright home above. SAMANTIIA S ROSWELL Died July 21, 1874 aged 48 At rest. In memory of ALLIS wife of Hiram F Ruggles who died Sept 8, 1825 AE 21. BETTY wife of Benjamin A Ruggles died March, 10, 1853 AE 90. My weeping friends remember me And you my children dear Live near to God that when you die You may with Christ appear. In memory of CHARLES W RUGGLES who died Oct 13, 1839 aged 18 years. SALLY wife of Charles W. Ruggles died July 5,1843 aged 52 years. CHLOE wife of Daniel T Ruggles Died May 4,1876 aged 90 yrs 4 mo and 7 days. We know that death hath come to thee mother, His hand is on thy brow We could not keep you here mother For you have left us now. DANIEL T RUGGLES Died Aug 6, 1874 Aged 92. Few are they who live to see Their fourscore years and ten But thou wast spared to be One of the aged men. Sacred to the memory of BENJAMIN A RUGGLES who departed this life Nov 30, 1828 AE 70 yrs. He wielded the patriotic sword He fought the fight of faith Gained victory oer his countrys foe And victory over death. HARRIET M Wife of Benjamin A Ruggles Died Oct 19, 1867 AE 41. Our Mother. In memory of TRYPHOSA RUGGLES who died Feb 5, 1841 aged So years. In memory of AIIIAH wife of Jonas Sanford who died Jan 13, 1810 in the 67th year of her age. CHARLES son of Benjamin & Harriet Ruggles Died May 10, 1847 Aged 2 years & 4 months. As the sweet flower that scents the noun And withers ere tis day: Thus lovely was this infants dawn, Thus fled its life away. Ere sin could blast or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care. The opening bud to heaven Conveyed. And bade it blossom there. In memory of ANDRE SANFORD who died Dec 8, 1809 in the 29th year of his age. In memory of MRS ELIZBATH SANFORD who died July 31, 1801 AE 72. In memory of HULDAH wife of Joel Sanford who died Oct 4 1839 aged 62 years 3 mo & 2 days. HULDAH wife of Liffe Sanford died July 1, 1843 aged 87 yrs. In memory of JERUSHA SANFORD who died Sept 15, 1825 aged 37 years. In memory of JOEL SANFORD who died Sept 67 yrs 1 mo & 17 ds. MR JONAS SANFORD died Oct 3,1811 in the 75 year of his age. In memory of LIFFR SANFORD who died Dec 3,1815 aged 65 years. In memory of MR NEHIMIAH SANFORD who died Nov 16, 1815 ae 90. In memory of BETSEY SEELYE wife of Joseph Seelye who died June 1810 aged 84 Years. HANNAH STURTEVANT Second wife of John Sturtevant died Nov 25, 1824 aged 48. The grave is closed and I lie mouldering here Apart from those in life I held most dear Children & friends I leave here all The trump did sound and I obeyed the call. MRS SARAH STURDEVANT wife of I Mr John Sturdevant died Oct 18, 1815 in the 53 year of her age. May angels with their guardian wings This dreary tomb oer spread And guard until the close of time This mansion of the dead. HOMER B SHERMAN Died June 20, 1867 AE 71. LAURA wife of Homer B Sherman Died July 2, 1826 AE 27. AMOS SHERMAN Died Sep 2, 1837 AL 82. MARY wife of Amos Sherman Died Sep 29, 1817 AE 6o. In memory of ALMERIA SMITH wife of Almon Smith who died Nov 6, 1819 aged 23 years. In memory of ANNA SMITH Daut of Eli & Hulda Smith who died May 17. 1791 aged 18 days. In memory of ANNE wife of Ralph Smith who died June 16, 1845 Aged 79 years. In memory of MR DAVID SMITH who died August the 13th, AD 1774 in the 26 year of his age. APPHIA wife of John Smith Died Jan 25, 1864 AE 76 yrs. In memory of ELI SMITH who died March 14,1809 in the 55 year of his age. In memory of MERWIN son of Eli and Hulday Smith who died Oct 22, 1783 in the first year of his age. MRS HULDA wife of Mr Eli Smith died Dec 14 1815 in the 59 year of her age. In memory of ISAAC son of Mr Joel & Patience Smith who died March 17th, A D 1795 aged one year eleven months and seven days. In memory of JESSE Smith who Departed this Life Nov 30th, 1783 in the 75th year of his Age. JOHN SMITH Died April 19, 1854 in his 71 year. In memory of JOSEPH SMITH who died Sep 30,1825 in his 53 year. LUCY SMITH Died Dec 27, 1851 AE 63. MABEL wife of Nathaniel Smith Died Sept 22, 1859 AE 81. MARY A daughter of John & Apphia Smith Died Oct 31, 1858 ae 39 yrs. PHEBE Dau of Ralph & Anna Smith died Jan 24, 1796 aged 3 years 4mo & 17 ds. In memory of RETTA dau of George C Smith who Died April 12, 1795 aged 9 years. In memory of RALPH SMITH who died Nov 13, 1825 Aged 61 years. WILLIAM son of Ralph & Anna Smith died Nov 11, 1785 aged 2 months & 12 ds. In memory of MR AUGUS TIN SUMMERS son of Mr Andrew & Mrs Ruth Summers, Born Feb 12th, 1775 and departed this life March 8th, 1796 aged 21 years. Here lies interred a blooming youth Who lived in love and died in truth Behold and see as you pass by As I am now so you must be Prepare for death and follow me. In memory of AUGUSTIN son of Andrew and Ruth Summers who died Nov 19, 1774 in the 2d year of his age. AZARIEL G son of Hermon D & Mary Summers died Dec 12, 1824 aged 1 year 1 mo & 17 days The hand of death did never cut A sweeter flower for paradise. Eva I am so glad that Jesus loved me. EVA J Daughter of W H & S J Somers Died April 25, 1877 aged 16 yrs 10 months. Linda In the good shepherds arms. LINDA J Daughter of W H & S J Somers Died Aug 23, 1869 aged 7 yrs 7 mo's. LYMAN C SOMMERS Died Dec 21, 1861 AE 21 yrs 7 mos. We love him-Yes no tongue can tell How much we loved him and how well God loved him too, and He thought best To take him home and be at rest ALMIRA died March 30, 1832 Aged 11 ys & 10 mo. LAURA Died March 23, 1832 Aged 2 years. Children of Martin & Mabel Steward. NATHAN H SOMMERS Died Oct 6, 1853 AE 46. POLLY his wife Died Feb 6, 1850 AE 53. In memory of ZARE SUM MER'S Infant son of Mr Andrew & Mrs Ruth Sum mers died May 8, I796 aged one year& 18 days. ADDISON R STONE died Sept 8, 1825 aged 36 years. ESTHER M wife of Addison R Stone Died Aug 8, 1851 ae 59 EDWARD STEWART Died Oct 10, 1854 ae 17. In memory of GEORGE STUART who died Sept 15, 1842 aged 21 years. GEORGE D son of John & Diana R Stuart Died March 11, 1866 Age 21. GEORGE E Son of Eben & Harriet Stuart Died June i6, 1849 ae 5 yrs & 9 mo. I take this little lamb said He and fould it my breast. JULIA wife of Orrin Murphy daughter of William & Sally Stuart died Mar 10, 1845 AE 30. Wrapt in the shades of death no more That friendly face I see, Empty, ah empty every place Once filled so well by thee. JOHN STUART Died Apr 27, 1865 AE 50. MARTIN STUART Died April 9, 1876 aged 86. MABEL His wife Died April 12, 1875 aged 84. In memory of ORREN STUART who died March 31,1834 aged 17 years. In memory of ROYAL STUART who died May 17, 1843 aged 19 years. In memory of SALLY wife of William Stuart who died Feb 23, 1849 Aged 56 yrs. It is the Lord Jehovah's hand That blasts our joys in death Changes the visage once so dear And gathers back the breath. WILLIAM STUART Died Jan 19, 1868 AE 82. In Memory of NOAH TITUS Who died Oct 9, 1818 Aged 72 years. ABIGAIL Relict of Abijah Treat Died March 3, 1844 Aged 82 years. In Memory of ABIJAH TREAT ESQ. Who died Oct 3, 1837 In the 76 yr Of his age. Receive O earth in faded form In thy cold bosom let it lie Safe let it rest from every storm Soon must it rise no more to storm. Here lies ye Body of ABIJAH TREAT of New Milford, son to Mr John & Mrs Phebe Treat Who Died June ye 15, 1760 In ye 6th Year of his age. ALMIRA Wife of Daniel A Treat Died Sep 23, 1865 Aged 78 ALMIRA the Daugh Ter of Mr Gedon And Lucreshe Tre At Who Departed this Life February ye 6 AD 1774 in the first year of her age In memory of ARIEL son to Mr Gedeon and Lucre she Treat Who Died Ma Rch the 15 AD 1776 aged four months ALMON TREAT DIED Oct 8, 1875 Aged 80 yrs. The memory of the just is Blessed. ALMON Son of Abijah & Abigail Treat Died March 17, 1794 Agd 8 years 5 mo 16 days. CAROLINE Daughter of Almon & Hannah Treat died July 24, 1826 Age 1 year 21 days. Innocnce blooms in eternal light A sweet unfading flower. CLARS S Wife of Stephen Treat Died Dec 28, 1851 ae 65 In memory of DANIEL A. TREAT Who departed this life Feb 1, 1828 In the 50 year Of his age. In memory of GIDEON TREAT Who died July 11, 1811 AE 63 yrs. In Memory of LUCRETIA wife of Gideon TREAT who died Mar 3, 1847 In the 97th year of her age. In Memory of HANNAH Wife of Almon Treat Who departed this life Nov 28, 1835 In the 39 year Of her age. Hear what the voice from Heaven proclaims To all the pious dead, Sweet is the savor of their names And soft their sleeping bed They die in Jesus and are blessed How kind their slumbers are From suffering and sin released And freed from every snare. In Memory of An Infant Daughter of Joseph C & Lucy Treat Who died 21 July 1811 Sacred To the memory of JOHN TREAT Who died May 27, 1804 In the 80 year Of his age JOHN H TREAT Died Aug 20, 1853 aet 79 In memory of JOSEPH son to Mr Gedeon and Lucreshe Treat Who Died Mar Ch the 26th AD 1776th the 2nd year of his Age. In Memory of JOSEPH C TREAT Who died April 25, 1852 aged 69 The relicts of departed worth Lie shrouded here in gloom And here with aching heart we mark Our own dear Father's tomb. LORANA Daughter of Abijah & Abigail Treat died Feb 24, 1794 Aged 5 years 1 mo. In memory of LUCY TREAT Wife of JOSEPH C TREAT Who died March 1, 1832 Aged 49 years. In memory of MADISON A TREAT Son of Joseph C & Lucy Treat Who Died in Bridgeport Feb 5, 1831 In the 23 year Of his age. In Memory of PHEBE TITUS Widow of Noah Titus Who died April 11, 1826 Aged 61 years. SARAH Wife of John H Treat Died March 15, 1811 AE 33 In Memory of SALLY wife of JOHN H TREAT Who died March 15, 1811 AE 33 SAMUEL N TURNAY Died Dec 6, 1862 ae 58 STEPHEN TREAT Died Sep 5, 1849 Aged 68 In Memory of THIRZA TREATE Wife of Stephen Treate Who died Sep 23, 1832 Aged 42 yrs. In memory of BENJAMIN TURRIL son to Caleb Turril & Abigail his wife who Departed this Life May 29th A D 1785 in the 20th year of his Age. Amidst the Winter and above the Ground My Body floated and was found Now among the Dead it lies To enrich Deaths sacrifice No age nor Sex from Death is free O think on Death then think of me. In memory of an Infant Daughter of Dr Reuben & Mary Warner who died Feb 10, 1822. LAURA H wife of Grandison R Warner Died April 21, 1878 AE 66. GRANDISON R WARNER Died Feb 5, 1875 AE 62. ISAAC E WARNER Died Oct 13, 1878 Aged 47. LEVI M WARNER Died May 30, 1868 AE 30. Our Baby. MARCUS L son of Levi M & Alvira Warner Died Feb 21,1864 AE 2mo. In memory of Lucy wife of Dr Reuben Warner who died June 10, 1856 aged 88 yrs 8 mo & 2 ds. In memory of MARY wife of Doct Reuben Warner who died Feb 5, 1842 in the 56 year of her age. In memory of DOCT REUBEN WARNER who died Sept 7th, 1804 aged 54 years. In memory of DOCT REUBEN WARNER who departed this life May 3,1828 in the 47 year of his age. REUBEN G son of Grandison R & Laura H Warner died March 13, 1844 aged 2 yrs 6 mo & 14 ds In memory of AMMROSE WATERBURY who died March 18, 1834 Aged 53. FITCH WATERBURY Died Feb 6,1857 AE 39 He sleeps in Jesus and is blest Let none his loss deplore But those who view his place of rest Go hence and sin no more. JULIA A WATERBURY Died Feb 27, 1859 AE 56. MARY A wife of Fitch Waterbury Died May 13, 1854 AE 35. Dearest mother thou hast left us Here thy loss We deeply feel But tis God that hast bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. OLIVE A daughter of Fitch & Mary Ann Waterbury Died Feb 27, 1848 aged 27 days. SUSAN A daughter of Fitch & Mary A Waterbury Died Mar 17, 1859 AE6yrs. I take this little lamb said he And lay it in my breast Protection it shall find in me In me be ever blest SUSANNAH wife of Ambrose Waterbury Died Oct 29, 1851 AE 66. Holy Bible OLIVER S WELLER Died Feb 19, 1858. Oliver. A thousand old familiar things Within our childhood home Speak of that absent cherished one Who never more may come. They wake with mingled bliss and pain Fond memories of thee But would we call thee back again We mourn but thou art free. For thou hast gained a brighter home And death's cold stream is past Thine are the joys at God's right hand That shall for ever last. A crown is on thy peaceful brow Thine eye the King joys doth see Thy is with the seraphs now We mourn but thou art true. In memory of MRS CLARRY WELLER wife of Mr Justice Weller who Departed this life Jany 19~, 1825 in the 44 year of her age. See o'er you tomb a mourner weeps And heaves the heartfelt sigh In that cold tomb a mother sleeps Hid from each mortal eye. ALICE A wife of David Beers and daughter of Eli H & Laura A Welton Died Feb 2, 1880 aged 24 yrs & 16 D's. Beloved by all. Our mother ELIZABETH wife of Isaac Weeks Died Sept 26, 1861 AE 76 yrs. ANNA A wife of Horatio N Welton Died July 11, 1868 ae 67. In memory of ELIZABETH WELTON wife of George Welton who died Jany 25, 1834 in the 62 year of her age. ELIZA ANN daughter of George and Elizabeth A Welton died Jan 29,1526 in her 17 year. In memory of GEORGE WELTON who died May 21,1837, in the 76 year of his age. In memory of GEORGE S WELTON Jr who died April 8, 1837 in the 36 year of his age. Lord I commit my soul to thee Accept the sacred trust Receive this nobler part of me And watch my sleeping dust. HATTIE A daughter of Eli H & Laura A Welton Died Dec 18, 1861 ae 18 mos. Our Hattie A bud too fair for earth Gone home to Heaven. Our Father HORATIO N WELTON Died July 29, 1869 ae 70. Our Jonie John U Son of Eli H & Laura Welton Died Jan 14,1867 ae 9 mo & I8 D's. Early transplanted. In memory of COMFORT wife of Niram Wheeler who died July 21, 1832 AE 41 yrs. MARCIA M daughter of Lyrus & Marcy M Wheaton died June 11, 1829 aged 7 months. No more the pleasant child is seen To please its parents eye The tender plant so fresh and young Is in Eternity. In memory of ELIZA WHEELER who died May 20, 1866 AE 56. In memory of HARMON S WHEELER who died Oct 24, 1854 AE 56. In memory of NIRAM WHEELER who died Sep 15, 1875 ae 86 yrs. In memory of JOSEPH WHEELER who died May 14, 1833 aged 66 yrs. Sacred to the memory of JUSTUS WHEELER who died Sept 18, 1848 AE 72. His labors are ended, he sleeps to death but shall awake at the resurrection. In memory of SUSAN wife of Joseph Wheeler who died May 17, 1850 AE 83 yrs & 6mo. MARY ANN WHEELER wife of Oliver S Wheeler Died Feb 15, 1875 Aged 69. EUNICE WHITLOCK Died Feb 14, 1850 AE 83. In memory of ELIZABETH wife of James White who died April 29, 1834 in her 85 year. In memory of JAMES WHITE who died May 18, 1812 in his 60 year. JAMES WILDMAN Died March 13, 1867 AE 76. Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh JAMES HENRY son of James & Hannah F Wildman Died Oct 23, 1864 AE 21. Ye must become as a little child or you cannot enter the kingdom of Heaven. In memory of MR MATTHEW WILDMAN who died Feb 16th 1799 Aged 61 years. In memory of MRS SARAH wife of Mr Mather Wildman who died Nov 26th A D 1797 in the 75 year of her age. ETTA B daughter of Remington & Libby Wilson Died Feb 8, 1881 AE 4 mo & 19 Ds. JULIA A WIXON Died April 12, 1871 AE 20 ys & 6 mo. THALIA A wife of Heman Wood Died Nov 9,1865 AE 53 yrs & 5mo. God calls, let me go Live for Christ Meet me in Heaven. In memory of PETER WOOSTER who died Sept 12,1798 AE 36. His mind was tranquil and serene No terror in his looks was seen His saviours smile dispeld the gloom And smoothed his passage to the tomb. In memory of DAVID YOUNG who died Nov 20, 1854 aged 6o years. ELANSON D YOUNG Died Aug 15, 1867 ae 55 LAURA A wife of Elanson D Young Died Mar 12, 1858 ae 45 In memory of HARRIET W YOUNG wife of David Young who died April 20, 1850 ae 54. Weep not for her who's now at rest Where care and pain no more annoy Her spirit smiles from that bright shore And softly whispers weep no more.