Avery-Morgan Burying Ground,
Poquonnoc Plain, Groton, Ct
Florence E. Youngs
Copied from original stones in the graveyard at Poquonnoc Plain,
by Mrs. Elroy Avery of Cleveland and.
Miss Lucretia W. Smith of New LonOon, August 1905.
Typescript, no copyright notice

[Transcribed by Dave Swerdfeger]

Deacon James Avery died May 2, 1759, aged 62 years. Elizabeth Avery, wife of Deacon James Avery died April 21, 1761, aged 61 years. Aaron Avery, youngest son of Esq. Janes and Elizabeth Avery, died March 10, 1777, aged 34. Capt. James Avery died Sept. 18, 1754, aged 81. Mary Avery, wife of Capt. James Avery died Nov. 26, 1750, aged 76. Elihu Avery, son of Capt. James & Mary Avery, died Nov. 28, 1748, aged 41. Mrs. Prudence Avery, relict of Capt. Elijah Avery, died at New London, Nov. 20, 1809, in his 78th year. Miss Hannah Avery died May 27, 1822, aged. 88. John Avery, Esq., died. July 11, 1759, aged 59. Elizabeth, wife of John Avery, Esq., died May 18, 1749, aged 49. John J. Avery died Oct. 25, 1857, age 88. Mrs. Nancy Ann, wife of Mr. John J. Avery, died Aug. 16, 1817, aged 44. Elijah N. Avery, died Nov. 27, 1836, aged 38. Dean L. Avery, died April 19, 1824, aged 24. Deacon Robert A. Avery died Dec. 20, 1862, aged 59 (?) years. David Austin, son of Robert A. and Nancy R. Avery, died at Lahaina, Maui, Sandwich Islands, April 4, 1852, aged 21. Nancy E., wife of Deacon Robert A. Avery, died Sept. 19, 1845, aged 42. Emily Ann Avery died July 8, 1836, aged 12. Elizabeth, daughter of Robert A. and Nancy E. Avery, died Dec. 5, 1832, aged 27 days. William Avery died July 25, 1848, aged 85. Elihu Avery died July 17, 1830, aged, 52. Nancy, consort of Elihu Avery, died March 5, 1818, aged 43 years? Charles, son of Elihu and Nancy Avery, died March 1, 1818, aged 4 days. Elihu, son of Elihu and Nancy Avery, died Dec. 7, 1813, aged 5 mos. and 12 days. Fernando, son of Elihu and Nancy Avery, died. Sept. 1, 1808, aged 8 weeks and 3 days. Phebe, wife of William Avery, died March 30, 1840, aged 79. Eunice, wife of George Avery died Dec. 28, 1807, aged 66. Phebe, wife of William Avery, died July 11, 1807, aged 83. William Avery, died Nov. 4, 1806, aged 82. Thomas Avery, son of Capt. Peter and Hannah Avery, died Nov. 3, 1815. Age 17. Peter, son of John P. and. Lucy Avery, died Jan. 11, 1812, aged 3 months. Youngs Avery, died May 30, 1837, aged 70. Eunice, widow of Youngs Avery died. Feb. 5, 1852, aged 85. (Born Feb. 28, 1767. -A.A.T.) Maria R, Avery, died. July 25, 1834, aged. 41. Cyrus Avery, Jr., died March 14, 1821, aged 24. Cyrus Avery, died Dec. 19, 1831, aged 61. Michal, relict of Cyrus Avery, died April 12, 1852, aged 87. James Madison, only son of Thomas and Sally Avery, died Sept. 16, 1811, aged 17 months. In memory of Hannah wife of Capt. Prentice Ashley who died Sept. 10, 1848, aged 53 years, 8 months. In memory of Capt. Prentioe Ashley, who died Jan. 22, 1858 in the 63 year of his age. In memory of Capt. Elijah Avery who having filled up Private and Social life with endearing expressions of Tenderness & affection, Displayed a most brave & heroic Spirit In defense of Fort Griswold, And American Liberty & fell a sacrifice to British Barbarity Sept. 6, 1781 in the 48th of his age. In Memory of David. Avery, Esqr. who having performed the endearing offices of Friendship and Religion in social Connections, and usefully and honorably served the Public in various characters Nobly risked his life in defense of Fort Griswold & American freedom and fell a victim to british Inhumanity, Sept. 6, 1781 in the 34th Year, of his Age. Here lies the body of Mrs. Mary Bardford, the wife of Lient. Joseph Bardford, who died Sept. 14, 1752. Sarah Amelia wife of Benjamin Burrows 2nd born April 15, 1815, died Oct. 31, 1840. Also infant son died June 10, 1840, aged 5 days. Here lyeth ye body of Elizabeth, daughter of William and Elinor Davel, died March, ye lst, 1733, aged 14 months. Here lyeth the body of Margaret, wife to Samuel Davis who died Aug. 15, 1724, aged 25 years. Here lyeth the body of Samuel Davis who died Feb. 17, 1733 in the 42nd year of his age. In memory of Mrs. Luny Denison who died Jan. 9, 1787 in the 47th year of her age. In memory of Gurdon Gallup who died in N.Y., Sept. 16, and was interred in the grave the 27th, 1830, aged 32 years. In memory of Gnrdon Gallup who died Dec. 17, 1847, aged 75 years. In memory of Sibbil relic of Gordon Gallup died April 9, 1852, aged 81 yrs. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary Gallup relict of Capt. Joseph Gallup. She departed this life July 11, 1802, aged 72 years. In memory of Capt. Joseph Gallup who died Feb. 21, 1778 in the 55th year of his age. Sarah Hammond died May 27, 1882, aged 87 years 5 mo & 7 days In Memory of Thomas W. Hammond, born Sept. 30, 1816, died Sept. 27, 1841. Erastun Richard Harris of New York born in Groton Nov. 29, 1812, died May 17, 1838. This monument is erected to the memory of Capt. Richard Harris who died in his passage from St. Bartholomew, Sept. 21, 1816 in the 31st year of his age. Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Lydia Harris, relic of Capt. Jeromiah Harris of Norwich. She departed this life in Groton, Feb. 24, 1806. Here lyeth the body of John ye son of George and Mary Havens who died ye first day of ye first month, 1733. Here lies the body of George Havens who died ye 13th of the sixth month, 1833, in the 61st year of his age. Here lyeth the body of John Havens who died Jan. 16, 1723, aged 4 years. In memory of Mrs. Jerusha Hempstead wife of Benjamin Hempstead who departed this life Sept. 16, 1607, aged 24 years. Hannah widow of John Hicks who died Sept. 21, 1853, aged 92 years. In memory of Moses Huie who died Oct. 1, 1833, aged 56. In memory of Mrs. Catharine Huie wife of Mr. Moses Huie who died Deo. 5, 1811, aged 57. In memory of Capt. Caleb Johnson who departed this life Aug. 8, 1809 in the 46th year of his age. Eunice Avery relict of Capt. Caleb Johnson & Caleb Avery died, Sept. 15, 1829 aged 62 years. In memory of James Latham who died Feb. ye 11th 1727 aged 22 years. In memory of William Latham who died Nov. 11, 1752, in his 63rd year. In memory of Hannah Latham wife of Mr. William Latham who died April 21, 1727, in the -----. Here lyeth the body of William Latham who died Nov. 19, 1732 in the 22nd year of his age. Abigail, the daughter of Jasper & Abigail Latham died Dec. 19, 1729, aged 3 yrs. 7 mos. & 1 day. Simeon Miner died July 2, 1834, aged 75 years. In memory of Polly, daughter of Simeon and Mary Miner, who died July 4, 1794, aged 24 years. In memory of Mrs. Mary Miner relic of Mr. Simeon Miner who died Oct. 29, 1796 in the 63rd year of his age. (flat stone) James Morgan, Sept. 14, 1824 Aged 65. In memory of James Morgan, Jr. of Groton who died at New Orleans Nov. 20, 1834 Aged 40. In memory of Eunice relic of James Morgan who died May 1, 1838 Aged 72. In memory of Priscilla wife of ---- who died July 23, 1848 in the 66th year of her age. Daniel Mbrgan who died January 21, 1838 in the 78th year of his age. In memory of Janina Morgan wife of Daniel Morgan who died March 25, 1800 in the 20th year of her age. & in memory of Daniel son of Daniel and Jemima Morgan who died July 1, 1800 aged 6 months. Infant son of Elijah S. & Eliza Morgan . Died Dec. 1, 1846. An infant son of Elijah S. & Eliza Morgan died Feb. 3, 1737, also an infant daughter died August 3, 1840. Hannah Eliza. Daughter of above, died June 17, 1833 aged one year. In memory of Lydia Morgan Daughter of Mr. James Morgan & Lydia his wife Who died May 14, 1804 in tho 24th year of her age. Nicholas, Son of Nicholas & Phebe Morgan, died Oct. 19, 1793, aged 3 months. Sally, daughter of Nioholas & Phebe Morgan. Frances E., Daughter of Moses E. & Mary B. Morgan died May 30, 1843. In the 4th year of her age. Eliza. Daughter of Moses & Hannah Morgan, died July 28, 1797 aged 10 days. Austin. Son of Moses & Hannah Morgan Died May 15, 1809, aged 16 days. Joanna. Daughter of Moses & Hannah Morgan. Died June 20, 1811, aged 7 years. Daniel, son of Moses & Hannah Morgan. Died March 3, 1811, aged 8 months. Jemima Ann. Daughter of Moses & Hannah Morgan, died April 11, 1817, aged 17 days. In Memory of Captain Amos Morgan. Who died July 19, 1845 in the 71st year of his age. In memory of Jemima Morgan relic of Amos Morgan Who died August 30, 1847 Aged 62 years. In Memory of Mr. Stephen Morgan Who died June 6, 1797, in the 30th year of his age. In memory of Mr. Joseph Morgan Who died April 17, 1840 in the 80th year of his age. In memory of Joshua Morgan Who died July 9, 1796 in the 31st year of his age. Hannah Gallup Widow of Moses Morgan. Died Jan. 15, 1868. Aged 92 years & 3 months. In memory of Mr. John Morgan who departod this life Nov. 18, 1779 in the 64th year of his age. Mr. Janes Morgan who died Aug. 23, 1770 in the 77th year of his age. Here lyeth the body of Hannah wife of James Morgan, Jr. who died Feb. ye 12, 1728. Mr. James Morgan who died May 4, 1743 in the 80th year of hin age. In memory of Mary Morgan who died April 26, 1816, aged. 30 years daughter of Youngs Morgan. In memory of Joshua Morgan who departed this life Oct. 16, 1774, in the 41st year of his age. In memory of Mrs. Dorothy Morgan, relic of Mr. John Morgan who died Oct. 19, 1828 in the 92nd year of her age. In memory of Mary, consort of Mr. Janes Morgan who departed this life Jan. 5, 1776, in the 78th year of her age. In memory of Mrs. Mary Morgan, wife of Ensign Morgan who deceased 1689 -----. In memory of Ann wife of James Morgan, died June 17, 1751 in the 67th year of her age. In memory of Mrs. Eunice Morgan, the beloved consort of the Rev. Solomon Morgan, she died May 2, 1793, in ye 45th year of her age. In memory of Mr. Youngs Morgan who died May 19, 1809 in the 68th year of his age. In memory of Mary Morgan relic of Youngs Morgan, who died. Jan. 3, 1820 aged 72 years. In memory of Avery Morgan who died March 12, 1846 aged 67 years. Mary A. Morgan wife of George W. Morgan died April 20, 1870, aged 48 years. In memory of Mrs. Hannah Morgan consort of Mr, Nathan Morgan who departed this life Oct. 23, A.D., 1787 in ye 28th year of her age. Widow of Nathan Morgan died March 28, 1855 in her 86th year. In memory of Dr. Elisha Morgan who died on his passage from Drummerary, April 1, 1796, aged 35. In memory of Betsey wife of Avery Morgan died May 9, 1857 in her 68th year. George W. Morgan died Aug. 5, 1659 aged 47 years. Nathan Morgan died Jan. 12, 1832 aged 78 years. In memory of Mr. Solomon Morgan, deacon of the lst Church in Groton, died Nov. 22, 1791 in the 84th yoar of his age. Abigail Morgan relic of Dr. Elisha Morgan died April 22, 1796 aged 25. In memory of Mrs. Lydia Morgan wife of Mr. James Morgan who departed this life May 12, 1812. In memory of Mr. James Morgan who departed this life May 16, 1792 in the 62 yr. of his age. In memory of Phebe widow of Nicholas Morgan, who departed this life Nov. 15, 1774 in the 39th year of her age. In memory of Moses Morgan who died May 5, 1821. Aged 57 years. In memory of Nicholas Morgan who died April 28, 1845. Aged 83 years. Moses A. Morgan son of Moses and Hannah Morgan died Jannary 13, 1829, in the 21st years of his age. In memory of ye Rev. & Pious Mr. John Owen, the second ordained Minister in Groton, who died Lord's Day morning, Jan. 14, 1755, in ye 55th year of his age. In memory of Mary Jenkins wife of Lient. James Perkins who died July 15, 1799 in the 68th year of her age. In memory of Katharine consort of Mr. James Morgan. She departed this life Nov. 15, 1774 in the 39th year ot her age. In memory of Mrs, Esther Packer, wife of Mr. Joseph Packer who died Oct. 28, 1800 in the 90th year of her age. In memory of Mr. James Perkins who died March ye 20, 1771 in the 45th year of his age. In memory of Sarah Rogers, relic of Amos Rogers who died June 10, 1832 aged 76 years. In memory of Capt. Amos Rogers who died Sept. 21, 1820 aged 66 years. In memory of Mr. Isaac Smith who died March A.D. 1783 in the 78th year of his age. Here lyeth the body of Capt. John Smith who departed this life Dec, 29, 1758 in ye 55 yr. of his age. In memory of John Smith son of Jabex and Amy Smith who died Feb. 17 ---- 1759. Here lyeth the body of Rebecca the daughter of Nicholas and Mary Street died Sept. 17, 1732, aged 4 years & 7 months. In memory Mrs. Lueretia Willis wife of Mr. Frederick Willis who died July 11, 1783 in the 35th year of her age. Here lyeth the body of Nioholas Street who died July 10, 1733 in the 56th year of his age. Here lyeth interred the body of Rev. Ephraim Woodbridge first pastor of the church in Groton, who died Dec. 1, 1725 in the 33rd year of his age.