Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT, Cemetery Inscriptions C - F

Extracted from Wethersfield Inscriptions,
A Complete Record of the Inscriptions
of the Five Burial Places in the Ancient Town of Wethersfield

Edward Sweetser TILLOTSON, 1899

Inscriptions from the main cemetery in Wethersfield,
located near the center of the village on a hill.

[Note: The first two inscriptions are divided by | marks to show how the words were placed on the grave-stone. On subsequent inscriptions, I have transcribed them without division markers except where necessary to make sense of the words. Genealogical notes by the author are in italics as are the poetic or religious inscriptions on the stones. - jd.]


  • Roxana, | wife of | Benjamin CADWELL, | died | Mar. 6, 1849, | aged 53.

  • William Martin, | son of | Amasa & Nancy | CADWELL, | died | March 22, 1842. | Æ 6 Y'rs.
    This lovely flower has just began to bloom,
    When kindred angels culled his spirit home.

    Also Theadotia, died Sept. 22, 1844, Æ 7 mo's.

  • In Memory of Elijah H. CARTER, Son of Dea. Elijah CARTER, of Keene, N.H., Beneficiary of the 3d Cong. Church. Beverly, Mass., and Member of the SophIn Memory ofre Class, Yale College. who died in Wethersfield Aug. 10, 1822. Aged 21 Years.
    This monument was erected by his classmates.

  • Here lies the Body of Joanna, ye wife of David CARTER, who died Septem'r ye 14th 1751. In the 17th year of her Age.
    Also their Son David, about a Month old.

  • Laura W. CARTER, died Nov. 2, 1895. Aged 76 Y'rs.

  • L. Leroy, son of W. L. & Augusta CARTER, aged 2 y'rs 6 m.

  • Dr. S. A. CASTLE, died June 3, 1882, aged 57.
    Lucy Wright, died Mar. 14, 1832, aged 84.
    Mary Wright, died Nov. 15, 1832. Aged 79.
    Sophia Buck, died Aug. 5, 1867, aged 77.
    Norman Clapp, died May 1830, aged 69.
    Huldah Wright, his wife, died April 1801, aged 40.
    Charles Clapp Born Nov. 5, 1796. Died Jan. 28, 1882.
    Sally Buck, his wife, Born Dec. 9, 1795. Died Jan 28, 1874.

  • Safe home at last
    Eliza A. wife of Cornelius V. CHAFFEE, Died Sept. 27, 1879. Aged 67.

  • Gerrit H. CHAFFEE, died July 22, 1891. Aged 40.

  • Safe through the vale.
    Seek and ye shall find precious promises all through this book.

    Willie A. only son of Cornelius V. & Eliza A. CHAFFEE. Died Aug. 27, 1874. Aged 17 Y'rs, 4 Mo's.

  • Here lies Interred the Body of Mrs. Hannah CHESTER. Relict of John CHESTER, Esq., who departed this life July the 23rd A.D. 1741. In the 76th Year of her Age.

  • Here lyeth the body of Capt. John CHESTER Obiit February 23 Etatis 62, 1697.

  • Here lyeth the body of John CHESTER, Esq. deceased Decemb'r 14th, 1711, in the 56th year of his age.

  • John CHESTER, died 11 Sept. 1771, aged 68.
    Sarah, his wife, died 25 Jan. 1797, aged 75.
    John CHESTER, their son, died Nov 4, 1809, aged 60.
    Elizabeth, his wife, died 1 July, 1834, aged 77, buried at Philadelphia.
    Thomas Chester died 2 Oct. 1831, aged 67.
    Esther M., his wife, died 22 June, 1844, aged 67.
    Rev. Sylvester HOVEY, son in law, died 6 May 1840, aged 43.
    Mary Jane, his wife, died 11 Jan. 1840, aged 35.
    Jane Chester HOVEY, their child, died 16 Nov. 1841, aged 2.
    Rev. Alfred CHESTER, died in New York 2 July 1871, aged 73.
    Mary Ann F. Chetwood, his wife, Born Apr. 7, 1802. Died June 10, 1879.
    Aurelia Louisa CHESTER, Born May 19, 1796. Died May 19, 1876.
    Caroline CHESTER, wife of John KNICKERBACKER. Born Jan 26, 1801. Died Apr. 20, 1869.
    Matilda Chetwood CHESTER, dau. Rev. Alfred CHESTER, Born Mar. 27, 1837. Died Nov. 27, 1889.
    Leonard CHESTER, died 17 Aug. 1803., aged 53.
    Sarah W. his wife, died May 3, 1835, aged 76. Buried at New York.
    Their children buried here.
    Abigail, died 21 Jan. 1801, aged 5.
    James D., died 9 Sept. 1801, aged 11.
    Died at other places.
    Sophia, at Raleigh, 7 Nov. 1822, aged 44.
    Sarah W. at Liverpool, 10 June, 1844, aged 60.
    Henrietta, wife of Rev. Isaac BRIGGS, at North Rochester, 7 Aug. 1852, age 71.
    Leonard, Jun. & John Noyes, Shipmasters. Lost at sea.
    William W. CHESTER, died in New York, 4 Mar. 1869. Aged 83.
    Thomas L. CHESTER, died in New York, 17 May, 1870, aged 82.
    Stephen CHESTER, died 6 Dec. 1835, aged 74.
    Elizabeth his wife, died 22 Dec. 1852, aged 82.
    Their children.
    Walter, died 28 Sept, 1798, aged 1.
    Julia B. died 8 April, 1835, aged 25.
    Donald, died 29, Sept. 1835, aged 40.
    Elizabeth M. died 1 Oct, 1851, aged 62.
    John, died 18 Nov. 1852, aged 40.
    L. W. BELDEN, son in law, died 26 Oct. 1839, aged 38.
    Donald C., his son, died 1 June 1837, aged 6.
    Stephen M. CHESTER, died 14, April, 1862, aged 68.
    Hannah G. CHESTER, died 12 March, 1872, aged 71 y'rs. 9 mo's.
    Walter CHESTER, died Apr. 7, 1880, age 76.
    Henrietta Lyman, his wife, died Sept. 26, 1882, aged 75.
    Catherine CHESTER, widow of Dr. L. W. BELDEN, Born 10 Nov, 1806. Died Jan. 31, 1887.

  • Here lies the body of Leonard CHESTER, Armiger, late of the Town of Blaby and severall other Lordships in Leistersheire deceased in Wethersfield Anno Domini 1648, etatis 39.

  • Here lieth the Body of Mrs. Mary CHESTER, Relict to Mr. Thomas CHESTER, who died Jan'ry ye 1st 1748, Aged 81 Years.

  • Here lyes the body of Samuel CHESTER who deceased on the 17 day of March Anno Do. 1711 of his age fourteen years 5 months and 18 days.

  • Here lies the body of Mrs. Sarah CHESTER obit. December Ye 12, 1698 Etatis 67.

  • Here lieth the body of Mr. Stephen John CHESTER deceased Jun 8, 1725 in Ye 28th year of his age.

  • Here lyeth the body of Mr. Thomas CHESTER, deseased [sic] December 4, 1712 in the 50 year of his age.

  • Roswell CLAPP died Nov. 5, 1852, aged 69.

  • George CLARK, died Sept. 4, 1860, Æ 75.

  • In Memory of Mr. Lemuel CLARK, who died Oct. 20, 1810. Aged 34 years.

  • Mary, wife of George CLARK, died Feb. 27, 1844, AEt. 59.

  • Moses CLARK, died May 14, 1848. Æ 80.
    Martha, wife of Moses CLARK, died Sept. 1, 1841. Æ 75.

  • Nancy Callender, wife of Sylvester CLARK, died Jan. 28, 1881. Aged 70.
    At Rest

  • Here Lieth the Body of Thomas COLE, Who Died June ye 6th 1718. In ye 32 Year of his Age.

  • Dosha M. relict of Jonathan CHURCH, died Nov. 10, 1848, Æ 80.

  • Jonathan CHURCH, died Aug. 11, 1801, aged 41 years.
    Moses CHURCH, died at Pt. Petre, Guadaloupe, Sept. 8, 1818, in the 22nd year of his age.
    James CHURCH, died Nov. 4th 1805, aged 2 years 7 months and 12 days.

  • Here lieth the body of Mary wife of Benjaman CHURCHELL who died Octob'r ye 30th 1712. In ye 60th year of her age.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth CHURCHILL, Consort of Mr. Jesse CHURCHILL, who died July 3d 1794. Aged 58 Years.

  • Hannah CHURCHILL, died Sept. 9, 1852. Æ 83.

  • Jerusha CHURCHILL, died July 1, 1849. Æ 63.

  • Sacred to the Memory of Dean. Jesse CHURCHILL, Who died May 7-th 1806. In the 80th year of his age.

  • In Memory of Levi CHURCHILL, who died Feb. 12, 1836. Aged 76 Years.
    Receive O earth, his wither'd form.
    In thy cold bosom let it lie,
    Safe let it rest from every sorm
    Soon must it rise no more to die!


  • Mabel CHURCHILL, died July 31, 1879. Æ 89.

  • In Memory of Rebecca CHURCHILL, Wife of Samuel CHURCHILL, who died June 1-st 1827. In the 79-th Year of her age.

  • Rebecca CHURCHILL, died Sept. 16, 1865. Æ 73.

  • Samuel, son of Mr. Levi & Mrs Hannah CHURCHILL died Feb. 17th 1791, in the 4th year of his age.

  • In Memory of Mr. Samuel CHURCHILL, Who died Jan. 6-th, 1836, Aged 84 years.

  • Stephen B. CHURCHILL, died Dec 2, 1879.
    Capt. Justus G. CHURCHILL, died Aug 22, 1874. Æ 57.
    Abigail C. his wife, died April 2, 1890. Æ 69.
    Lillie Bell, daughter of Capt. Justus & Abigail CHURCHILL, died Feb. 15, 1868. Æ 2 y'rs. 5 mo's.
    Capt. Levi CHURCHILL, died July 25, 1863. Æ 66.
    Abigail, wife of Capt. L. B. CHURCHILL, Died Jan. 9, 1867. Æ 68.

  • Catherine Buck, daughter of Charles & Hetty CLAPP, died Feb. 11, 1830, aged 2 years.

  • Charles CLAPP, died May 28, 1869. Aged 71.
    Death is swallowed up in victory.
    Daniel C. CLAPP, died Oct. 5, 1853. Æ 35.

  • Elias W. CLAPP, died Dec. 11, 1879. Aged 72.

  • John CLAPP, died March 28, 1822. Aged 36.
    Mary his wife, died Sept. 16, 1876. Aged 89.

  • Kate Maria, daughter of William & Emerette CLAP, died Dec. 1, 1855. Æ 3 y'rs 3 mo.
    Death with a stern relentless hand
    Looked in & thinn'd our little band.


  • Laura B. BUCK, wife of Charles CLAPP. Died April 22, 1886. Aged 86.

  • Ann COLEMAN, died October 9, 1850, Aged 82.

  • Chauncey COLEMAN, born Dec. 3, 1807, died Oct. 13, 1865.
    Sarah Rose Willard, wife of Chauncey COLEMAN, born Nov. 29, 1810, died Dec. 29, 1863.
    Sarah, wife of Chauncey COLEMAN, born Oct. 25, 1824. Died Sept. 18, 1890.
    Helen Maria, daughter of C & S. R. W. COLEMAN, born Oct. 6, 1848. died Feb. 1, 1853.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Comfort COLEMAN, wife of the late Mr. Nathaniel COLEMAN, formerly wife of Mr. John LOVELAND, of Glassenbury, who departed his life Octbr 21st AD. 1786. in the 71st year of her Age.

  • In Memory of Elisha COLEMAN, who died June 23, 1823, in his 59th year.

  • George COLEMAN, Died Jan. 11, 1829. Aged 45.
    Prudence M., his wife, Died July 12, 1862. Aged 74.
    George C. COLEMAN, Died Feb. 10, 1869. Aged 40.
    Children of George & Prudence M. COLEMAN.
    Prudence, Died May 22, 1848. Æ. 36.
    Thomas, Died Nov. 11, 1855. Æ. 37.
    Amelia, Died July 7, 1862. Æ 48.

  • Here Lyeth the Body of Mrs Hannah COLEMAN, the wife of left. john COLEMAN, who dyed August the 1 day, Aged 71 years, 1741.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Mr. Elisha COLEMAN, who died May 5, 1819. Æ 52.
    Also two sons, Elisha died Sept 4, 1796, Æ 2 y'rs.
    Elisha died Oct. 16, 1798. Æ 1 y'r 6 mo.

  • Henry COLEMAN, son of Albro & Mary C. MORGAN. Born Aug. 21, 1859. Died Sept. 24, 1862.
    Never more near us his voice shall be heard.
    Softly as roses, gently wind stirred,
    Now its low melody warbles above,
    While we, in sadness, mourn for his love.

    Maria COLEMAN, died Aug. 22, 1871, Æ 60.

  • Here Lyeth the Body of Mayr COLEMAN, Daughter of Mr. john & comfort COLEMAN, who dyed September the 1, aged 18 months. 1741.

  • In Memory of Mary COLEMAN, who died Jan. 30, 1832. Æ 38.

  • In Memory of Peleg COLEMAN, who died April 12, 1823 in his 85 year.
    Rebecca, his wife died Sept. 14, 1775. aged 35.

  • Roswell COLEMAN Born Dec. 12, 1821. Died Aug. 12, 1895.

  • Sarah Churchill, wife of Samuel COLEMAN, Died June 27, 1862. Æ. 63.

  • In Memory of Mr. Thomas COLEMAN, who died June 1st 1813. In the 52-d year of his age.
    also of Mary, Daughter of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Salome COLEMAN, who died June 9th 1793, aged 5 years and 9 months.

  • In Memory of William COLEMAN, who died Aug. 1, 1839. Æ 34.
    Leaves have their time to fall.
    And flowers to wither at the north winds blast,
    But thou hast all seasons for thine own Oh Death.


  • In Memory of Mr. Nathaniel COLMAN, who died April 16th 1767, in ye 55th Year of his Age.

  • Little Laura, daughter of W. S. & L. P. COLTON, who fell asleep Oct. 21, 1865. Æ 5Y. 5M.

  • William C. son of Francis & Laura COLVIN, died July 9, 1857, aged 7 y'rs, 2 mo. 9 days.
    Heaven has gained our cherished blossom.
    God's is now our darling boy.


  • Franklin G. COMSTOCK, died Aug. 6, 1845. Æ 45.
    Peace! 'Tis the Lord Jehovah's hand
    That blasts our joys in death;
    And mars the form to us so dear,
    And gathers back the breath.


  • Mary F. COMSTOCK, died July 14, 1876, Æ 45.
    Rest in Peace.

  • Tryphena Tracy, wife of Franklin G. COMSTOCK, died Oct. 6, 1874. Æ. 83
    "There is rest for the weary"

  • In Memory of Mehetable CONE who died April 8, 1837. Aged 80 Years.
    Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear
    Invade they bounds. No mortal woes
    Can reach the peaceful sleeper here,
    While angels watch they soft repose.


  • In Memory of Mr. Andrew COOMBS, who died Octr 75h 1796. In the 82d Year of his Age.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Mary COOMBS, the wife of Mr. Andrew COOMBS, who departed this life Jan. 27th AD. 1791. In the 80th year of her Age.

  • Mercy COOMBS, died Dec. 31, 1840. Æ 87.

  • Corp. Ralph COWLES. Co. F. 14, Regt. Conn. Vols. died Aug 1, 1891.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Abigail CRANE, Wife of Mr. Joseph CRANE, who died March 27, 1813.
    In life respected, In death lamented.

  • In Memory of Miss Abigail, Daughter of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Abigail CRANE, who died Oct. 5, 1819. Æ 32.

  • Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mr. Abraham CRANE, who departed this life March ye 25th A. D. 1756. In ye 43d year of his Age.

  • In Memory of Capt. Abraham CRANE, Who died June 29th 1808, in the 69th year of his age.
    Also Mary, Daughter of Capt. Abraham & Mrs. Mary CRANE, who died in Dec. 1773, aged 6 years.

  • David CRANE, died April 23, 1848, aged 51.

  • Capt. Abraham CRANE, die Dec. 20, 1842, Æ 72.
    Eliza, his daughter, wife of J. R. CROCKER, at Augusta, Geo., June 6, 1839. Æ 28.

  • Abrahm CRANE, Died at Hillsboro, Geo. May 20, 1845, Æ 43.
    No mortal woes Can reach the peacful sleeper here
    While Angels watch his soft repose.


  • In Memory of Mr. Benjamin CRANE, who died March 11, 1816. Aged 44 years.

  • David CRANE, May 28, 1797. April 23, 1848.
    Pamelia Deming, his wife, Nov. 8, 1800. Dec. 29, 1872.
    Children of David & Pamelia Crane.
    Maria F. Sept. 24, 1823. July 20, 1887.
    David, Mar. 13, 1826. Jan. 29, 1882.
    Levi D. June 26, 1835. Dec. 2, 1847.

  • Elizabeth T. Palmer, wife of Abraham CRANE, Died at Evans Mills, N. Y. Oct. 18, 1865. Æ 59.

  • Hannah CRANE, wife of Ambrose CRANE, died Jan. 29, 1837. Aged 21 Yrs.
    Thy finger Death has prest her brow.
    While yet in early bloom, And calmly she reposes now, Within the silent tomb.


  • George CARTER, died Dec. 25, 1833. Æ.

  • In Memory of Mr. Joseph CRANE, Who died Jan. 21st 1811, in the 56th year of his age.
    Also of Joseph CRANE, Junr. who died Oct. 17, 1805, in the 22nd year of his age.

  • Josephine E. daughter of Abraham & Elizabeth CRANE, Died in Augusta, Geo., Dec. 16, 1873. Æ 37.
    Not lost but gone before.

  • Levi D. Son of David & Pamelia CRANE, died Dec. 2, 1847, aged 12.

  • In Memory of Mr.s Lydia CRANE, wife of Mr. John CRANE, who departed his life Augst 1st AD. 1790. In the 78th Year of her Age.

  • In Memory of Mary, wife of Capt. Abraham CRANE, who died May 20, 1813, aged 67.
    Also of Huldah, wife of Capt. Abraham CRANE, Jr., who died May 15, 1813, aged 39.

  • Mary CRANE, died Dec. 30, 1878. Aged 80.

  • Prudence W. wife of Abraham CRANE, Born Feb. 27, 1787. Died Jan. 17, 1861.
    "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

  • In Memory of Rebecca, wife of Abraham CRANE, who died Nov'r 15th 1794, in the 82d Year of her age.

  • In Memory of William, son of Joseph & Abigail CRANE, who died Aug. 9, 1820, aged 20.

  • Here lieth the body of Mr. Moses CROFT, who departed this life December the 30 1718, in the 80th year of his age.

  • Here lyeth Ye body of Mr. John CURTIS Who died Novemb'r 7th 1712 in Ye 45 year of his age.

  • In Memory of Mr. Joseph CURTISS, he died Dec. ye 31st 1765, in ye 92 Year of his Age.
    In Memory of Mrs. Dorothy wife of Mr. Joseph CURTISS, who died April 18, 1760, in ye 79 Year of her Age.

  • Joseph CURTISS, died Mar. 6, 1848, aged 71.
    Abiah Seely, his wife, died June 18, 1847, aged 77.

  • Josiah CURTIS, Died April 26, 1863. Æ 83.
    Anna, wife of Josiah CURTIS, Died Mar. 29, 1803. Æ 24.
    Betsey, wife of Josiah CURTIS, Died Apr. 1, 1863, Æ 82.
    Emily, daughter of Josiah & Betsey CURTIS, Died Sept. 14, 1840. Æ 27.
    Betsey Ann Perry, daughter of Josiah & Betsey CURTIS. Died Aug. 26, 1864. Æ 56.
    Josiah CURTIS, M. D., died in London, Eng. Aug. 1, 1883. Æ 67.
    Henry B. OATMAN, died Aug. 18, 1895. Æ 82.
    Lavinia, wife of Henry B. OATMAN, died Feb. 13, 1842. Æ 22.
    Henry Lavinius, son of H. B. & L. OATMAN, Died July 17, 1848. Æ 6 Y. 6 M.

  • Samuel, Son of Samuel & Lois CURTIS. Dec'd August ye 1st 1737; Aged 14 Days.

  • Eliza DAMERY, born Mar. 17, 1836. Died Oct. 8, 1892.

  • William DAMERY, died Dec 16, 1869, aged 35.
    Annie F., his wife.
    Willie H. their son, died July 4, 1865, aged 2 y's & 8 m's.
    Katie F. daughter of Henry & Mary FORD, born Feb. 2, 1868, died Dec. 15, 1872.
    George, their son, born Apr. 6, 1869, died May 12, 1869.

  • Elizabeth Saltonstall, wife of Silas DEAN. Born June 12, 1742. Died June 9, 1777.

  • Egbert DECKER. 1844-1894.
    Harold Watson DECKER. 1882-1882.

  • In Memory of Abel DEMING, who died May 6, 1820. Age 73.

  • Allyn DEMING, Died April 15, 1847. Æ 85.
    Patience DEMING, Died Sept. 9, 1834. Æ 68.

  • Allyn S. DEMING, Died at New Orleans, May 1821, Æ 27.
    Roswell, Died Nov 15, 1800. Æ 2 days.

  • Ann, wife of Charles DEMING, aged 27 years, died June 1711.

  • In Memory of Miss Anna DEMING, who died July 22-d 1815, Aged 79 years.
    The Memory of the Just is blessed.

  • In Memory of Anna, relict of Henry DEMING, who died Sept. 13, 1839. Aged 86.
    Her end was peace.

  • Catherine DEMING, died May 18, 1843. Æ 61.

  • Charles W. DEMING, born March 20, 1847, drowned Nov. 29, 1871.

  • Chauncey W. DEMING died July 20, 1872. Aged 81.
    Eunice Boardman, his wife, died Jan. 20, 1844. Aged 53.
    Children of Chauncey W. and Eunice B. DEMING.
    Allyn S. died Sept. 15, 1824. Aged 15 Mos.
    Allyn S. died Sept. 22, 1877. Aged 46 Yrs.

  • In Memory of Lieut David DEMING, he died Feb'r 17th 1771, in ye 75 Year of his Age.
    In Memory of Mrs. Martha, wife of Lieut. David DEMING, She died Sept'r 7th 1763 in ye 62 Year of her Age.

  • In Memory of Mr. Deliverence DEMING, who departed this Life Aug'st 26th 1782. Aged 36 years.
    Let not the dead forgotten lie.
    Lset men forget that they must die.
    .

  • In Memory of Miss Elizabeth DEMING, Daughter of Mr. Henry & Mrs. Anna DEMMING, who died July 14th, 1801, in the 18-th Year of her age..

  • Elizabeth [Probably DEMING] died April 5, 1851, Æ 64..

  • Erastus B. DEMING, died Mar. 21, 1869, Æ 55.
    David W. DEMING, died Nov. 21, 1864. Æ 25.

  • Here sleeps in Jesus Eunice BOARDMAN, wife of Charles W. DEMING, Died Jan. 20, 1844. Æ 53.
    If we believe that Jesus died and rose
    again, even so them also which sleep
    in Jesus will God bring with him.
    .

  • Their Son, Allyn S. Died Sept. 15, 1824. Æ 15 mo.

  • Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Harriot DEMING, Daughter of Capt. Thomas NEWSON, who died Jan. 26-th 1810. Aged 28 years.
    Jesus can make a dying bed
    Feel soft as downy pillows are. While on his breast I lean my head.
    And breathe my life out sweetly there.

  • In Memory of Mr. Henry DEMING. Merchant, who died June 23d 1798. Aged 46 Years.

  • Henry DEMING, died Aug. 29, 1880. Aged 84.
    Mary Wells, wife of Henry DEMING, died April 28, 1876. Aged 79.
    Sarah J. DEMING, wife of E. B. MILLER, died Jan. 18, 1855. aged 23 years.

  • Henry, son of Capt. Henry A. & Clarissa B. DEMING, died Oct. 10, 1872. Aged 18 years.

  • Capt. Henry A. DEMING, 1825 - 1893.
    Clarissa B. Coleman, his wife, 1824 - 1880.
    Memoria. Children of Henry A. and Clarissa B.
    Henry 1854 - 1872.
    James M. 1866 - 1872.

  • James M. son of Capt. Henry A. & Clarissa B. DEMING, died Nov. 6, 1872, Aged 6 years.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Jerusha DEMING, wife of Mr. Peter DEMING, who departed this Life Janry 13th 1789, in the 51st year of her Age.

  • Jesse DEMING, died June 10, 1843. Æ 83.

  • In Memory of Jonathan, Son of Mr. Peter & Mrs Jerusha DEMING, who died August ye 13th AD. 1783, in ye 5 Year of his Age.

  • In Memory of Capt. Josiah DEMING, who died [on his passage from Savannah] Sept. 6th 1805. Aged 46 years.
    Also of Mrs. Susannah, Wife of Capt. Josiah DEMING, who died June 26-th 1808. Aged 44 years.

  • In Memory of Josiah, Son of Mr. Josiah & Mrs. Susannah DEMING, who died April 14, AD. 1798, in the 6th year of his age.

  • In Memory of Josiah DEMING, 2d, Son of Capt. Josiah & Mrs. Susannah DEMING, who died July 7, 1809, aged 8 years & 6 months.

  • Laura, wife of Erastus B. DEMING, Died Oct. 7, 1881. Aged 61.

  • In Memory of Capt. Lemuel DEMMING, who died April 25, 1790. Æ 55.
    Also his Wife, Mrs. Hannah DEMING, died Dec. 3, 1826. Æ 88.

  • Levi DEMING, died Sept. 27, 1848, aged 83.

  • The Grave of Lois DEMING, died May 1st 1838, aged 75.

  • In Memory of Mahetabel DEMING, who died March 29, 1830. In the 46 year of her age.

  • Maria G., wife of Richard DEMING. Died May 13, 1889. Aged 73 Years.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Mary DEMING, Wife of Mr. Abel DEMING, who died Feb. 12, 1811, Aged 60 years.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Millisent DEMING, Wife of Mr. Richard DEMING, who departed this life Aug'st 22d 1799. Aged 46 years.
    Let not the dead forgotten lie,
    Lest men forget that they must die.


  • In Memory of Mr. Peter DEMING, who died Sept. 27-th 1813. Aged 80 years.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Prudence DEMING, Wife fo Mr. William DEMING, who departed this Life May 28th AD. 1769. In the 59th year of her Age.

  • Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mrs. Rebecca DEMING, the wife of Ebenezer DEMING, who died Decem. 26, 1753. In ye 68th year of her Age.

  • In Memory of Mr. Richard DEMING, who departed this life March 4-th 1805, aged 55.

  • Richard DEMING, died Sept. 15, 1872, Aged 60.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Sabra DEMING, who Departed this Life April ye 9th AD. 1776, In ye 32d year of her Age.

  • Sarah, Wife of Levi DEMING, died July 3, 1844. Æ 83.

  • Stephen, Son of Mr. Deliverence & Mrs. Sarah DEMING, died Sept. 2d 1783. Aged 3 years.

  • In Memory of Mr. William DEMING, who departed this life January ye 15th 1792, in the 87th year of his Age.

  • William DEMING, Son of Mr. Josiah & Mrs. Lois DEMING, died March 7th A:D: 1788, Aged 17 years.

  • Sacred to the Memory of Mr. William DEMING, Son of Capt. Wm. & Mrs. Eliz'th DEMING, who died June 19th 1798. Aged 20.
    Beneath this stone in silence here you see,
    How short my life how few my minutes be.
    The parents hope a help for years to come
    Who smil'd lov'd and died ere it was noon.


  • To [broken off] & DEMIN aged 1 yea & 8 mo died Feb'y Ye 1 1708/9

  • Here lies interred the body of John Allen DENNY, Son of Mr. Thos & Mrs. Martha DENNY, who departed this life Sept 11, 1789, Aged 19 months.

  • Here lies interred the body of Mrs. Martha DENNY, the wife of Mr. Thomas DENNY, who departed this life Feb. 16, AD. 1790. Aged 31 years.

  • In Memory of Martha DeWITT who died April 5, 1841. Æ 68.

  • Here lies interr'd the Body of Mr. Nodiah DICKENSON who dec'd June the 3rd 1745, in the 50th Year of his Age.

  • Susanna DICKENSON, the Daughter of Ebenezer and Susanna DICKENSON, Dec'd September ye (8) 1736, in ye 15th year of her age.

  • Capt. Ashbel DICKINSON, died Sept. 22, 1825. Æ 50.
    Ebenezer DICKINSON, died Dec. 1, 1813. Æ 49.

  • Here lies the Body of Mr. Ebenezer DICKINGSON, who died July the 19th 1752. In the 72nd year of his age.

  • Jason DICKINSON, born July 5, 1800, died May 5, 1869.
    "Well done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of they Lord."

  • Laura Stillman, wife of Jalon DICKINSON, born April 29, 1805, died June 12, 1890.

  • Here Lyes Ye body of Mary, Ye wife of Elihu DICKINSON, who died Novem'r Ye 13, 1720 in Ye 27 year of her age.

  • Alva DILLINGS died May 15, 1864. aged 57.
    Sarah W., his wife, died Oct 25, 1865. age 57.
    Charlie, son of Charles H. & Eliza K. DILLINGS, Died April 25, 1878. Aged 8 Mos. 9 Days.
    Alfred DILLINGS, died Feb. 10, 1869. aged 34.
    Frances A., his wife, died July 19, 1877. aged 38.
    Albert, son of Alvah & Sarah W. DILLINGS, died Sept. 9, 1864. aged 29.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Sarah, formerly wife of Mr. Seth HOOKER, of Berlin, and late wife of Mr. Charles DIX. She died Feb. 10, 1803, aged 69 years.

  • Caroline, wife of Franklin J. DIX, died Sept. 27, 1864, age 29.
    Carrie E., only child of Franklin J. & Caroline E. DIX, died March 13, 1864, aged 5 yrs, 13 dys.

  • Cornelia F. died Oct 12, 1832, aged 4 y'rs.
    William H. died Oct. 6, 1840, aged 4 y'rs.
    children of William & Lucy DIX.

  • In Memory of Mr. Jacob DIX, who departed this Life May 27th AD. 1790, in the 64th Year of his Age.
    In Memory of Mr.s Mary DIX, the wife of Mr. Jacob DIX, who departed his life Octbr 24th AD. 1784, in the 57th Year of her Age.

  • Jacob DIX, died Jan. 28, 1843, Æ 77.
    Jacob DIX Jr., died July 23, 1823, Æ 32.

  • In Memory of Mr. John DIX, who died March ye 6th 1770. Aged 86 Years.

  • Lucy, widow of William DIX, died Dec. 22, 1871, Æ 68.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Lydia DIX, 2nd Wife of Mr. Charles DIX, who departed this life April 17th 1765. In the 39th year of her age.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Mary DIX, 1st wife of Mr. Charles DIX, who departed this life Augst 25th 1762. In the 32d year of her Age.

  • Sarah H. wife of Jacob DIX, died May 8, 189, aged 80.

  • William DIX, died July 16, 1844, aged 42.

  • Jame DIXON, died Sept. 11, 1885. Aged 63.

  • Fran, Died Dec. 15, 1867, Aged 18 Y'rs.
    Harriet Frances, Died Oct. 22, 1845, Aged 3 Yrs 10 mos.
    Children of Gaylord & Olive M. DOWD.
    Where joys forever bloom;
    And bid us through our blinding tears,
    Write Blessed on the tomb.


  • Olive M. wife of Gaylord DOWD, Died May 30, 1875. Aged 61.
    Blessed are the pure in heart.

  • Mrs. Sybil DRAPER, died Feb. 11, 1845. Æ 72.

  • Sgt. G. S. DWIGHT, Co. K., 41st Ohio Inf. [Died July 14, 1860]

  • Henry Cecil DWIGHT, died Sept. 29, 1875. Aged 65.

  • Rebecca DWIGHT, relict of Dr. Nathaniel DWIGHT, died April 28, 1848, Æ 77.
    Dr. Nathaniel DWIGHT, died at Oswego, June 11, 1831, Æ 61.
    Them that sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

  • Here lieth the body of John EDWARDS, dececed [sic] March ye 25th 1716, in the 38 year of his age.

  • Margaret T. EMERY, Born in Salem, Mass., May 12, 1796. Entered into rest August 6, 1865.
    He giveth his beloved sleep.

  • Rev. Joseph EMERSON, died May 14, 1833. Æ 56. Born at Holles, N. H., Graduated at Harvard University, 1798. Settled in the ministry at Beverly, Ms., 1803-1816. The last 15 years of his life at the head of a Female Seminary successively at Byfield, Ms., Saugus, Ms., and this place.
    A Tribute of grateful affection by a number of his former pupils.

  • In Memory of the Remains of Mrs. Mary FARNWORTH, wife of Doct'r Joseph FARNWORTH, who Departed this Life Decemb'r ye 2d 1760. In the 43d year of her age.

  • In Memory of Mary FARNWORTH, Daughter of Doct'r Joseph & Mrs. Mary FARNWORTH, Who Departed this Life Aug'st 26, 1758. In the 17th year of her Age.

  • Lauretta B. wife of Henry FERRE, Died Feb. 22, 1848, aged 43 yrs.
    James Clifford FERRE, Died Nov 23, 1870. Aged 34 yrs.
    Frank S. NORTH, Died Oct. 1857. Aged 28 yrs.
    Charles S. NORTH, Died Nov. 1859, aged 26 yrs.
    Chauncey STILLMAN, Died Nov. 1861. Aged 53 yrs.
    Francis D. STILMAN, Died 1864. Aged 44 yrs.
    Capt. Francis STILLMAN. Died Aug. 23, 1838. Aged 53 yrs.
    Harriet Robbins, his wife, Died Jan. 25, 1858. Aged 72 yrs.
    Francis STILLMAN, Jr. Drowned Aug. 4, 1819. Aged 7 yrs.
    Hattie S. NORTH, Died Feb 7, 1855. Aged 18 yrs.
    Mary R. NORTH. Died April 1855. Aged 49 yrs.

  • Hannah Weeks, wife of Benjamin FLAGG, died in Hartford, May 19, 1861. Æ 59.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Hannah FLOWER, Relict of Mr. Joseph FLOWER, who departed this life Dec'br 26th 1794, in ye 61st year of her age.
    All you my children dear, I speak when you come near, in these that you do see, prepare to follow me.

  • In Memory of Mr. Joseph FLOWER, who departed this life Sept. 29th AD. 1793, in the 64th Year of his Age.
    His time was come and he must die.
    Here in dust his body doth lie.
    His soul is gone we hope and trust
    To reign with Christ among the Just.


  • Here lies the body of Lydia, the wife of Mr. John FRANCES, who departed this life October 18, 1733, in the 36 year of her age.

  • Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mrs. Mercy FRANCIES, Relict ot Mr. John FRANCIES, who Died Oct. the 13th 1745, in the 83rd year of her Age.

  • Mercy, Daughter of Mr. John and Mrs. Eunice FRANCIES, Died July 6th 1747: 5 Months old.

  • In Memory of Daniel FRANCIS, Who died Jan. 14, 1837. Æ 66.

  • In Memory of Elias FRANCIS, who died Sept. 22, 1836, aged 53 Yrs.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth, Wife of Mr. Robert FRANCIS, who died May 20th 1767. In Her 69th Year.

  • Elizabeth Scott, wife of Stephen FRANCIS, died April 11, 1847. Æ 42.

  • George FRANCIS, Born Sept. 14, 1775. Died Nov 21, 1858.
    Sarah, his wife, Born April 26, 1778. Died Sept. 20, 1828.
    I am the ressurection and
    the life; he that believeth
    in me, though he were
    dead, yet shall he live.

  • In Memory of Huldah FRANCIS, wife of John FRANCIS, who died April 14, 1833, Aged 68.
    Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

  • James, Son of Stephen & Elizabeth FRANCIS, died Dec. 17, 1834. Æ 10 mo.
    Soft be thy slumber till teh saviour comes,
    While in serener skies thy spirit blooms.


  • In Memory of Jennet, daughter of Daniel & Mahetable FRANCIS, who died May 30, 1823, aged 17 years & 5 months.
    Beloved in Life, Lamented in Death.

  • Here lies Interr'd the Body of Mr. John FRANCIS, Who Departed this Life Septem'r ye 9th 1749, In the 65th year of his Age.

  • In Memory of Capt. John FRANCIS, who died Jan. 22, 1835. Æ. 68 yrs.
    There remaineth therefore A rest unto the people of God.

  • In Memory of Capt. John FRANCIS, his wife, and children.
    John FRANCIS. Died Jan. 22, 1835, Aged 68.
    Huldah Bulkley, his wife, Died Apr. 14, 1833.
    Caroline, Died Apr. 9, 1871, Aged 77.
    William, Died Nov. 21, 1872, Aged 72.
    Huldah, Died May 1, 1878, Aged 82.
    John, Died in New Orleans, Oct. 15, 1840, aged 43.
    Albert, Died June 15, 1844, Aged 35.
    James B. Died Dec. 16, 1850, Aged 51.
    Stephen, Died Oct 4, 1864, Aged 62.

  • In Memory of Capt. John FRANCIS, who died May 30, 1824, Æ 80.

  • John FRANCIS, Died Aug. 24, 1850. Æ 55.
    Maria, His wife, died June 12, 1868. Æ 66.
    James FRANCIS, Died Sept. 25, 1852. Æ 85.
    Pamelia, His wife Died Dec. 4, 1848. Æ 80.
    Walter FRANCIS, Died Jan. 17, 1834. Æ 34.
    Rev. James FRANCIS, Died July 11, 1863. Æ 67.
    Robert FRANCIS, Died Jan. 2, 1711. Æ 83.
    Joan, His Wife, Died Jan 29, 1705. Æ 76.
    John FRANCIS, Died Dec. 28, 1711. Æ 53.
    Sarah, His Wife, Died April 3, 1682. Æ 24.
    Mercy, His Wife, Died Oct 13, 1745, Æ 83.
    Robert FRANCIS, Died Feb. 21, 1777, Æ 80.
    Elizabeth, His Wife, Died May 20, 1767, Æ 69.
    TIn Memory ofthy FRANCIS, Died Aug. 3, 1807, Æ 75.
    Elizabeth, His Wife, Died July 30, 1814, Æ 81.

  • Here lyes ye body of Mrs. Mary FRANCIS who dyed Jan. 29, 1823, aged 38.

  • Mary, late wife of George FRANCIS, & formerly wife of Eli STODDARD, died Feb. 4, 1866. Aged 78.

  • Matthew FRANCIS, 1840, Æ 66.
    Hannah D., 1842, Æ 65.

  • Matthew FRANCIS, Born Jan. 10, 1813. Died Jan. 10, 1886.
    Lucy Semour, his wife, Born June 27, 1816. Died Jan. 27, 1892.
    Wilbur S. son of A. S. & H. M. FRANCIS, Born July 19, 1884. Died May 21, 1893.
    Alfred FRANCIS, Born Oct. 6, 1799. Died Jan 24, 1875.
    Emeline Buck, his wife, Died jan. 10, 1891, age 90 years.
    Levi FRANCIS, Born Feb. 4, 1806. Died March 31, 1867.

  • In Memory of Mehitable, Wife of Daniel FRANCIS, who died Dec. 16, 1845. Æ 69.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Rhoda, Consort of Capt. John FRANCIS, who died Mar. 27, 1816. Æ 73.

  • Sarah A. Daughter of Charles & Emily FRANCIS, Died Sept. 12, 1828. Aged 8 months.
    Lucy R. Daughter of Charles & Emily FRANCIS. Died Aug. 11, 1833. Aged 13, months.

  • In Memory of Dea. Simeon FRANCIS, who died Sept. 7-th 1823, aged 53 years.
    Also of Mrs. Mary Ann, his Wife, who died Sept. 18-th, 1822, aged 49 years.
    Also Miss Mary FRANCIS, died July 12-th 1819, aged 81 years.

  • TIn Memory ofthy FRANCIS, died at Vicksburg, Miss. May 13, 1838, aged 35.
    "I shall behold they face in richeousness."
    Esther N. His wife, died May 25, 1880. aged 73 y's. 9 mo's.
    Children of TIn Memory ofthy & Esther FRANCIS.
    TIn Memory ofthy died April 5, 1836. aged 11 mo's.
    Ellen E. died Apr. 7, 1854, aged 21 yrs.
    John M., Co. I 25 Regt. Ct. Vol. died at Batton Rouge, June 9, 1863, aged 32 years.

  • Here was buried Thomas the infant son of Capt. James & Mrs. Sarah FRANCIS, who died April 21st, 1794. aged 20 Months.

  • Here is Abigail the wife of John FRANSES who died Augus 22 1723 age 26.

  • Here lies ye Body of Mrs. Sarah FRANSES, wife of Mr. Joseph FRANSES of Durham, who died Oct'r ye 2nd 1753. In ye 25 year of her age.

  • In Memory of Francois who was born in Africa and died July 1st 1816, aged about 55 years.

  • In Memory of Capt. Luke FORTUNE, who died May 4, 1817, Æ 75.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Abigail FOSDICK, wife of Mr. Ezekiel FOSDICK, & Daughter of Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Abigail WRIGHT, who died Novr 7th A.D. 1755: Aged 31 yrs.

  • In Memory of Mrs. Anner FOSDICK, Widow of Mr. Ezekiel FOSDICK, who died Dec. 17-th 1808. Aged 76 years.

  • In Memory of Mr. Ezekiel FOSDICK, who departed this Life, Jan'ry 2nd AD. 1786: In the 66th Year of his Age.

  • In Memory of Sally FOX, wife of Hiram FOX, who died Feb. 5, 1823, Æ 22.

  • Harvey S., Son of Morgan & Huldah FOWLER, wall killed by a fall from a cart, April 3, 1822, aged 7 years & 3 months.
    This bud so young and fair,
    Call'd home by early doom.


  • In Memory of Frederick FULLER, who died March 7, 1814. Aged 50 years.

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