A Record of the Inscriptions in the
OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND
of Newburgh, N.Y.,
Historical Society of Newburgh Bay & the Highlands
1898

[Transcriber's note: some liberties have been taken with the transcription. All months have been reduced to their three letter abbreviation; Years, Months, & Days have been abbreviated as yrs, mos, & dys; an occasional "&", th, or other unnecessary verbage skipped. However, the genealogical data is complete along with any verses found on the stones. Notes [1] through [15] will be found at the end of the page.]

NORTH SECTION, or No. I 1. In memory of Milbro Portman, the Beloved wife of Charles T. MALLET, a native of Worchester, England, died Apr 4, 1852, in the 24th year of her age ~ True and faithful friend. A perfect wife 2. In memory of Margaret, wife of Alexander FALLS, d. Apr 1st, 1838, aged 65 yrs 3. In memory of Alexander FALLS, d. Dec. 24, 1854, Aged 86 Yrs & 21 dys 4. In memory of George FALLS, d. Dec 11, 1850, Aged 54 yrs 5. In memory of Effey, wife of Arthur SMITH, who died Jan 13, 1834, aged 35 yrs, 1 mo, 19 dys ~ Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for Thou can'st not tell what the day will bring forth 6. In memory of Arthur SMITH, who died Jun 15, 1838, aged 46 yrs, 5 mos & 28 dys. ~ My flesh shall slumber under ground, ~ Till the last trumpet's joyful sound ~ Shall burst the bonds with glad surprise. ~ And in our Saviour's image rise 7. In memory of Althea De NOYELLES, who died Jul 19, 1864, aged 76 yrs, 1 mo, 21 dys 8. In memory of Harriet SMITH, who diedeparted this life Sep 8, 1849, aged 55 yrs 9. In memory of Francis SMITH, who died Jan 3, 1836, aged 74 yrs, 2 mos, 23 dys ~ Take comfort, friends, don't weep as those ~ To whom no hope is given; ~ Death is the messenger of peace ~ That calls my soul to heaven 10. In memory of Hannah, wife of Francis SMITH, who died Feb 6, 1834, aged 67 yrs, 3 mos & 21 dys ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the lord 11. In memory of Abigail TELLER, who died Apr 30th, 1864, aged 64 yrs, 1 mo, 24 dys ~ Dearest Mother, thou hast left us ~ And our loss we deeply feel ~ But 'tis God that has bereft us, ~ He can all our sorrows heal 12. In memory of Elizabeth WOOLSEY, d. Nov 27, 1854, aged 70 yrs, 4 mos ~ Dearest Mother, thou hast left us ~ And our loss we deeply feel ~ But 'tis God that has bereft us, ~ He can all our sorrows heal ~ Yet again we hope to meet thee, ~ When the day of life is fled ~ Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, ~ Where no farewell tear is shed. 13. In memory of Samuel G. SMITH, d. Nov 6, 1834, aged 22 yrs, 21 dys 14. Wilema Ann SMITH, d. Jul 3, 1835, aged 9 yrs ~ Affliction sore long time she bore, ~ Physician's art was vain, ~ Till God did please to give here ease, ~ And relieve her of her pain 15. In memory of Rachel, wife of George CARITHERS, who died Sep 27, 1839, in the 64th year of her age 16. In memory of George CARITHERS, who died Dec 14, 1843, in the 73 year of his age 17. Isaac FRONCE, b. Mar 25, 1844, d. Apr 15, 1887. 56 Reb., N. Y. S. Vo., Co. K. ~ He was a veteran soldier 18. Stone marked "L. T." 19. In memory of Elizabeth GRINNELL, d. Jan 13, 1851, aged 28 yrs, 3 mos, 5 dys. ~ batdwho dieditl 20. In memory of James S., son of Jacob S. & Levina B. HENRY, b. May 24, 1843, d. Sep 19, 1845 21. In memory of Sarah, wife of James McLAUGHLIN, who died Aug 20, 1846, aged 65 yrs, 20 dys 22. James McLAUGHLIN, d. Feb 23, 1867, aged 91 yrs, 4 mos, 23 dys 23. Eleazer G., son of Abel & Phebe F. SMITH, d. Oct 9, 1873, aged 1 yr & 19 dys 24. Cynthia H. Gidney, wife of Robert ROGERS, b. Jul 17, 1835, d. Dec 14, 1866 25. Isaac GIDNEY, b. Jan 20, 1793, d. May 25, 1871 ~ Earthly links must be dissolved, ~ And friend from friend depart 26. Died Sep 21, 1837, Samuel J., infant son of Samuel & Sally Ann FARNUM, aged 5 wks 27. In memory of Ann Jane, wife of Matthew DUKE, who died Apr 8, 1851, aged 50 yrs [2] 28. Eben S. ROWE, d. Oct 13, 1839, aged 31 yrs. Also his wife, Mary, d. Jul 4, 1838, aged 24 yrs 29. [East] Leonard ROWE, d. Aug 1, 1844, aged 59 yrs; Also his son Orville P., d. Feb 14, 1875, aged 70 yrs; Also Little Eddie, aged 6 yrs. [West] In memory of Leonard ROWE, who diedeparted this life, Aug 1, 1844, in the 59 year of his age ~ A kind husband. A tender father. An honest man. Also his grandchild, Little Eddie. 30. Robert D. KEMP, d. Nov 2, 1880, aged 71 yrs ~ A weary soul finds rest at last Louisa Rowe, wife of R. D. KEMP, aged 68 yrs ~ Her heart was filled with love, and the dawn of an opening heaven lighted up her soul with the glory of the celestial regions. Having served her generation, by the will of God, she fell asleep March 21, 1876 31. In memory of Elizabeth KEMP, wife of Joseph KEMP, who diedeparted this life Sep 1, 1822, aged 56 yrs. Also their infant child, aged 18 days & 15 hours. ~ Weep not, my Spouse & Children deer, ~ I am not Dead, but sleeping here, ~ As I am now so you must be, ~ Prepare for Death and follow me 32. In memory of Benjamin B. POPE, son of Thos. POPE, who diedeparted this life Mar 9, 1837, age 25 yrs, 3 mos & 3 dys ~ Praises on tombstones are but vainly spent, ~ A virtuous life is the best monument; ~ Earth to its earth, the spirit to its God, ~ Redeemed by Christ and purchased by his blood. 33. John VAN NORT, d. Oct 10th 1835, AE 41 yrs, 8 mos & 18 dys; Also Mary C. VAN NORT, d. Jul 30th, 1826, AE 41 yrs, 3 mos, & 10 dys; Also Charles E. VAN NORT, d. Aug 6, 1828 34. Mahala, wife of John VAN NORT, d. Feb 13, 1850, aged 53 yrs, 2 mos, 9 dys 35. Erected to the memory of Sarah, wife of James OSTRANDER, formerly of Brooklyn, L. I., who died Oct 30th, 1840, aged 48 yrs. Also Mary Jane, their daughter, who did Feb 22d, aged 8 yrs, 7 mos 36. In memory of Clara A., daughter of Michael & Elizabeth NESTELL, who died Apr 1, 1847, aged 22 yrs, 5 mos, 18 dys. Also, Margaret S., died at Buffalo, Jul 29, 1849, aged 29 yrs. 37. In memory of Charlotte H., daughter of Michael & Elizabeth NESTELL, who died Sep 20th, 1842, aged 21 yrs, 9 mos, 29 dys 38. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Michael NESTELL, d. Jan 20, 1851, aged 65 yrs 39. In memory of Michael MESTELL, who died Apr 24, 1841, aged 62 yrs, 3 mos, 20 dys [3] 40. In memory of Abigail, wife of Richard BURWELL, who died Sep 1840, aged 68 yrs, Also Catharine Barnes, their daughter, who died Jul 11, 1841, aged 51 yrs. ~ The sweet remembrance of the just ~ Shall flourish when they sleep in dust 41. In memory of Richard BURRILL, son of Benjamin E. & Cornelia T. BURRILL, who died Nov 2, 1840, aged 21 ys, 9 mos, 6 dys. ~ I will sapre neiher innocence, virture nor truth. ~ The aged, the manly, nor childhood, nor youth, ~ Man alike is my prey, nor shall favor be shown ~ I will give each an arrow, a shroud, a stone. 42. In memory of Samuel PITTS, Jr., died Feb 8, 1842, aged 7 yrs, 5 mos. ~ Shrot was his journey here below, ~ Though pained 'twas quickly past, ~ Where joys forever last. ~ And now his Spirit rests 43. Daniel T., son of Daniel & Catharine GIDNEY, departed this life Nov 19th 1842, aged 20 yrs, 9 mos, 23 dys 44. In memory of Mrs. Catharine Perry ALLEN, who died Mar 27th 1874 in the 80th year of her age 45. Eleazer, son of Alzamora & Anna C. WOOLSEY, d. Nov 8, 1860, aged 6 wks. Anna S., daughter of Alzamora & Anna C. WOOLSEY, d. Sep 6, 1865, aged 1 yr, 1 mo, 2 wks 46. Mary Emma, daughter of Eleazer & Maria WOOLSEY, d. Nov 1st, 1857, aged 16 yrs & 3 mos ~ Alsa, dear one, for thee our bosoms swell, ~ With grief tears cannot cure, words may not tell. 47. Maria, wife of Eleazer G. WOOLSEY, d. May 30, 1862, aged 55 yrs & 9 mos 48. In memory of Eleazer G. WOOLSEY, d. May 30, 1862, aged 38 yrs. ~ In the death of Mr. WOOLSEY society has lost a firm friend and supporter, the church a noble member, the poor a distinguished patron. 49. In memory of Phebe B., wife of Thomas G. FEAGLES, who died Oct 24th, 1851, aged 45 yrs, 7 mos, 6 dys ~ Dearest Aunty you have left us, ~ And thy loss I deeply feel, ~ But 'tis Jesus has bereft us, ~ He will all my sorrows heal. 50. In memory of Walter W. WEED, who died Feb 27th, 1840, aged 37 yrs & 26 dys 51. In memory of Catharine, wife of (rest illegible) 52. In memory of Jane, wife of James LYLE, who died Jul 31st, 1850, aged 61 yrs 53. In memory of James LYLE, Who was drowned Oct 7, 1841, in the 56 year of his age 54. Margaret LYLE, b. Mar 18, 1819, d. Oct 29, 1890 55. Helen, wife of Daniel R. DeFOREST, d. Sep 8, 1860, aged 30 yrs.; Also George, son of D. R. & H. DeFOREST, d. Jun 6, 1858, aged 7 mos 56. William LISLE, d. Aug 9, 1883, aged 68 yrs [4] ~ Gone but not forgotten 57. In memory of Henry T. BARTLETT, who died Nov 22, 1842, aged 20 yrs & 8 mos 58. Sacred to the memory of Robert SIMMS, who died Jun 19th, 1842, aged 29 yrs, 8 mos, 26 dys ~ "And we must tread this vale of tears, ~ In solitude and gloom; ~ Yet what is that which we call life, ~ A journey to the tomb. 59. In memory of Charlotte LILBURN, who died Aug 18th, 1846, in the 28th year of her age ~ The months of affliction are o'er, ~ The days and nights of distress, ~ We see her in anguish no more, ~ She has gained a happy release 60. In memory of Elizabeth BRINKMAN, wife of Thomas LILBURN, who died Apr 5th, 1847, in the 69th year of her age ~ Farewel, my Mother, thou has gone, ~ Unto the mansion of the dead, ~ And left they earthly friends forlorn, ~ To morun a kindred spirit fled; ~ Oft shall heart recall to mind, ~ Her friendship to her kindred dear, ~ That kindness which her soul did bind, ~ To me through every grief and fear 61. In memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Nathaniel & Jane BARR, who died Jul 5, 1850, AE 16 yrs, 22 dys ~ From adverse blasts and lowering storms, ~ Her favored soul he bore ~ And with you bright angelic forms, ~ She lives to die no more 62. In memory of Nathaniel BARR, who died Sep 15, 1848, AE 47 yrs, 5 mos, & 7 dys. Also his son, John, AE 2 mos, 7 dys. Also Brinkman Adam, AE 1 yr, 8 mos, 24 dys [5] ~ Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord 63. [South] Nancy LILBURN, wife of Robert SIMMS, b. Aug 5, 1822, d. Jun 5, 1859 [East] Thomas LILBURN, b. Jan 1, 1799, d. Mar 23, 1853 [North] Brinkman LILBURN, b. Jan 2, 1812, d. Apr 28, 1874 [West] Jane LILLBURN, wife of Nathaniel BARR, b. Aug 12, 1814, d. May 26, 1854 64. In memory of Robert L., son of Samuel & Louisa GIBB ~ This lovely bud now blooms in heaven 65. Our mother Eliza, wife of John GIBB, d. Apr 7, 1867, aged about 56 yrs 66. In memory of John GIBB, b. Sep 6, 1798, d. May 13, 1858 67. In memory of George W., son of Samuel & Nancy JOHNSON, b. Sep 11, 1829, d. Jul 15, 1874 68. In memory of Harriet Johnson, wife of Charles E. WEVER, d. Jul 24, 1873, aged 33 yrs, 2 mos, 26 dys 69. In memory of Mercy, wife of Joseph CHASE, who diedeparted this life Jul 9, 1841, in the 49th year of her age 70. In memory of William T. TRASK, d. Oct 4, 1849, aged 31 yrs, 8 mos, 6 dys 71. Clara A., Relict of William TRASK, d. May 14, 1863, aged 48 yrs, 7 mos, 2 dys ~ Mother, my mother! at that sacred word ~ My heart is fired with vestal flame, ~ And life's sad current faste leap ~ For e'en my soul with love is stirred ~ That will not die while life shall keep ~ Its vigil o'er this mortal frame 72. In memory of Maria L., daughter of William & Clarisa TRASK, d. Jan 10th, 1847, aged 2 yrs, 7 mos, 17 dys. Also Mary E. TRASK, d. Jun 13, 1841, aged 3 days 73. To the memory of Lucius B. PHIPPEN, son of Rev. George PIPPEN, who died Jul 14, 1841, aged 27 yrs [6] ~ I am the resurrection and the life. - Jesus Christ 74. In memory of Ann Augusta Weller, wife of Gilbert F. CHASE, who died Mar 1, 1850, AE 21 yrs, 3 dys 75. In memory of Fanny Maria, wife of Gilbert F. CHASE, who died Mar 26, 1848, ae 43 76. In memory of William A., son of Thomas C. & Elizabeth FANNING, d. Mar 12, 1842, aged 1 yr 77. In memory of Harriet GRIGGS, b. Oct 8, 1829, d. Nov 28, 1870 78. In memory of James HURLSE, b. May 7, 1815, d. Dec 22, 1856 79. In memory of Sarah HULSE, b. Sep 20, 1822, d. Feb 24, 1849 80. In memory of Maria Hulse, wife of John DURLAND, who diedeparted this life, Dec 12, 1840, aged 36 yrs. ~ Why do we mourn for dying friends, ~ Or shake at death's alarms, ~ Tis but the voice the Jesus sends, ~ To call them to his arms 81. In memory of William Hudson, son of Silas & Sarah HULSE, who died in New York, Apr 9, 1838, aged 26 yrs, 9 mos, & 23 dys. ~ In the morning of lie his has left father, brothers and sisters to mourn to the loss of a dutiful and beloved son and brother. 82. Died, 2nd Jun, 1826, James Law, son of Samuel & Nancy JOHNSON, ae 6 mos, 2 dys ~ God hath bereaved me of my child, ~ His hand in this I viewed, ~ It is the Lord - shall I complain? ~ He doth what seemeth good. 83. Sacred to the memory of Benjamin Franklin, son of Samuel & Nancy JOHNSON, d. 23 Nov 1839, aged 6 yrs, 10 mso, 25 dys. ~ He hath gone to the place of his rest, ~ He is safe in the home of his God. ~ And we who have lov'd, forsaken, opressed, ~ Submissive bow to the rod. ~ Though his accents can cheer us no more, his ~ Love yet may speak from the grave, and ~ Then of the broad wing of faith, may we ~ Soar to the one who is mighty to save. 84. Benjamin, son of Samuel & Nancy JOHNSON, d. Dec 30, 1843, aged 1 yr, 2 mos, & 23 dys ~ Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven 85. In memory of Thomas P. JOHNSON, d. Sep 25, 1854, aged 19 yrs, 2 mos, & 8 dys. ~ Blessed are the dead that Die in the Lord. 86. Nancy Goodhue, wife of Samuel JOHNSON, d. Dec 18, 1861, aged 61 yrs, & 22 dys. ~ Blessed are the dead that Die in the Lord. 87. Samuel JOHNSON, d. Dec 28th, 1872, aged 79 yrs, 10 mos, 26 dys [7] ~ Blessed are the dead that Die in the Lord. 88. In memory of Mary JOHNSON, d. Jun 19, 1870, aged 32 yrs, 4 mos, 26 dys ~ Blessed are the dead that Die in the Lord. 89. [West] Rachel Drake, Relict of the late Paul CRISPIN, b. may 19, 1779, d. Sep 15, 1856. [East] Mother's Grave ~ Calm on the bosom of thy God, ~ Thy spirit resteth now; ~ E'en while with us thy footsteps trodd, ~ His seal was on thy brow. 90. To our mother, Joanna MARSH, who died Oct 6, 1860, aged 79 yrs 91. To our father, Abraham MARSH, who died Sep 5, 1860, aged 82 yrs 92. In memory of William MURRAY, a native of Wigtownshire, Scotland, d. Sep 5, 1865, aged 60 yrs, 7 mos, 10 dys 93. Peter Hannay MURRAY, born at Penningham Village, Wigtown Shire, Scotland, Dec 10, 1802, d. Jun 3, 1861 94. Died Dec 5, 1845, Catharine MURRAY, in the 81st year of her age. A native of Whithorn, Scotland 95. In memory of John MURRAY, who died Apr 11, 1827, aged 27 yrs. A native of Galloway, Scotland 96. Joseph SIMPSON, d. Dec 21, 1845, aged 50 yrs [8] ~ But thanks be to God who giveth the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ 97. The grave of Margaret Adeline, daughter of Joseph & Amelia SIMPSON, who died Jun 17, 1847, AE 17 yrs ~ Gone but not lost, ~ For in memory still cherished, ~ Lives the spirit love most, ~ The dust only has perished 98. In memory of Wintrup, son of Pedro & Francis LEON, who died Jul 25th, 1842, aged 10 yrs, 5 mos, 26 dys ~ When blooming youth is snatched away, ~ By death's resistless hand, ~ Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, ~ Which pity must demand. 99. [North side] Mary A. D. LEON, b. Nov 14, 1820, d. Jan 27, 1867. Catharine LEON, b. Mar 9, 1826, d. Apr 4, 1868 [East side] Pedro LEON, b. Feb 22, 1789, d. Sep 13, 1853; Also his wife, Fanny H., b. Aug 30, 1800, d. Sep 30, 1869 [South side] Wintrup LEON, b. Jan 29, 1832, d. Jul 25, 1842. Gilbert F. LEON, b. Jul 27, 1828, d. Oct 2, 1856 100. My Father & Mother. Hugh W. AMERMAN, d. Mar 25, 1856, aged 56 years; also, his wife Nancy AMERMAN, d. May 2, 1867, aged 54 yrs 101. In memory of James FLEEMING, who died Sep 19th, 1845, aged 53 yrs 102. The grave of Gabriel P. ADAMS, who died Aug 8th, 1844, aged 32 yrs, 7 mos, 12 dys ~ Alas, how soon has vigor fled, ~ And numbered him among the dead; ~ No earthly hands can stop the blow, ~ And cause the tide of life to flow; ~ The tyrant came and seized his prey, ~ And bore our youthful friend away 103. In memory of William S. MADDEN, who died Jun 27, 1844, aged 28 yrs, 1 mo & 7 dys. [9] ~ Affliction sore long time I bore ~ Physicians were in vain, ~ Till God did please and death did seize ~ To ease me of my pain. 104. Sacred to the memory of Cornelius O. MADDEN, who died Dec 31, 1845, aged 21 yrs, 11 mos, 12 dys [10] 105. [East] Sarah E. Ostrander, wife of William COLVILL, b. May 18, 1832, d. Apr 11, 1847, [North] Daniel Willson, Child of William & Sarah E. COLVILL, b. MAr 19, 1847, d. Aug 12, 1847. [West] William COLVILL, b. Oct 13, 1816, d. Jun 22, 1875 106. In memory of Anna, daughter of William & Sarah E. COLVILL, who died Jun 11, 1844, aged 8 mos, 6 dys ~ Born here scarce the light to see, ~ Or of this life to taste, ~ She's entered on the state which we, ~ Are passing to in haste. 107. The grave of Harriet Mills, wife of E. H. JACKSON, d. Sep 24, 1857, aged 64 yrs 108. Sacred to the memory of Agness, wife of William STERLING, who died Sep 15, 1824, in the 39 year of her age. Also their daughter, Mary Jane, d. May 1, 1828, aged 5 yrs, 4 mos 109. Sacred to the memory of William STERLING, who died Oct 23, 1842, in the 61 year of his age. [11] ~ He was a native of County Down, Ireland, and for many years a resident of this village. He was a just man, full of faith and exemplary in conduct. He became hopefully converted in early life, and was for many years a Ruling Elder in the Church of God. He was a kind Husband, a tender Parent, a lover of his adopted Country, the friend of man, and ardently devoted to the interests of true religion. He lived respected and died lamented. 110. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth STERLING, who died Feb 7, 1851, in the 69th year of her age 111. Edmund, son of Asa & Phebe E. STERLING, was born Dec 28, 1841, died Dec 4th, 1845 ~ Matthew, 19 chap. 14, verse 112. Helen Chambers, daughter of John M. & Ellen D. W. KREBS, b. Jan 5th, 1848, d. Apr 10th, 1850 113. John D. W. CHAMBERS< b. Jan 1, 1816, d. Mar 2, 1849 114. Ellen De Witt, daughter of John M. & Ellen D. W. KERBS, b. Sep 22, 1846, d. May 14, 1847. ~ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord -- Job 1:21 115. William Adamson, daughter of John M. KREBS & Elizabeth D. W. Chambers, b. Dec 29, 1843, d. Jul 12, 1845 ~ Matthew xviii, 14 116. In memory of Susan Elizabeth, daughter of John & Hetty CHAMBERS, who diedeparted this life Feb 1, 1856, aged 14 yrs, 6 mos, 2 dys 117. John Chambers KREBS, son of John M. & Ellen DeWitt KERBS, b. Nov 4, 1840, d. Sep 11, 1841. ~ Cor. xv. 22. 118. A memorial of James Scribner, son of [remainder wanting] 119. A memorial of Matilda Scribner, daughter of James S. & M. Matilda YOUNG, who died Aug 22, 1843, aged 2 yrs, 4 mos, 27 dys ~ Early, bright, transient, ~ Chaste as morning dew, ~ She sparkled, was exhaled, ~ And went to Heaven 120. A memorial of M. Matilda, wife of James S. YOUNG, b. in East Bridgewater, Mass, Sep 12st, 1819; d. in New Burgh, N. York, Jun 15th, 1849. [12] 121. I. H. S. Erected in memory of George McCAUGHEL, who diedeparted this life Jun 30, 1842, aged 50 yrs. A native of Killybegs, County of Donegal, Ireland. 122. Richard Henry WANDELL, b. at Newburgh, Oct 6, 1837, d. at Verplanks, Apr 9, 1852, aged 12 yrs, 6 mos, 3 dys. ~ Sudden the shock which called me home, ~ Death set my spirit free. ~ Reader, prepare to follow me, ~ Your turn will shortly come. 123. William E. son of Richard & Mary WANDELL, d. Mar 5, 1837, aged 5 mos, 5 dys ~ He is gone but to a land more fair. Why weep, why shed the bitter tears? ~ He sleep in sweet and calm repose, ~ And naught of pain and sorrow knows 124. Here lies Mary, the daughter of William & Mary WANDELL, who died in the year of our lord, 1843, Dec 13th, aged 3 yrs, 8 mos, 13 dys. ~ She was lie the rose that blossomed for a while, then returned to earth again ~ Yes, Daughter, thy blest life is o'er. ~ And here we shall never see thee more. ~ Nor hear again they gentle voice, ~ Which now with heavenly choirs rejoice. 125. John M. KREBS, D. D., b. May 6, 1804, d. Sep 30, 1867 [13] 126. [East] In memory of John CHAMBERS, b. Nov 8, 1776, d. Sep 26, 1854, and of his wife, Hellitje De Witt, b. Oct 18, 1783, d. Jun 13, 1856. ~ [South] The memory of the just is blessed. [North] Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee. 127. Ellen De Witt CHAMBERS, wife of John M. KREBS, D. D., b. Feb 11, 1810, d. Dec 20, 1863 ~ I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in they likeness. 128. Katharine, daughter of John M. KREBS, D. D., & Ellen De Witt Chambers, b. Mar 22, 1842, d. May 17, 1863 ~ Early in Christ, early in Heaven 129. John LITTLE, d. Mar 8, 1860, aged 60 yrs. His wife, Ann Porter, d. Aug 11, 1892, aged 87 yrs 130. Willaim REID, Sen. died at New York City, Mar 11, 1833, Aged 30 yrs; also, Sarah Patterson, b. Mar 4, 1831, d. Jul 8, 1832; also William REID, b. Oct 14, 1832, d. Feb 13, 1857, Son & Daughter of William & Ann REID. ~ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord -- Job, 1st chap., 21st verse. 131. To my Father & Mother. John FORSYTH, d. Dec 10th, 1845, aged 85 yrs. Rachel FORSYTH, d. Aug 23, 1860, aged 86 yrs. 132. To our Father & Mother. Samuel LITTLE, b. Nov 14, 1789, d. Mar 1, 1857. Margaret Templeton, wife of Samuel LITTLE< b. Jul 24th, 1794; d. Sep 22, 1837 133. In memory of Racheal, wife of Thomas LITTLE, who died Jun 5th, 1851, in the 52nd year of her age 134. Sacred to the memory of Sylvester P. FOX, who died Sep 13, 1845, aged 32 yrs. ~ Affliction sore long time he bore ~ Physicians were in vain, ~ Till God was pleased to call him home ~ And relieve him of his pain. 135. [North] John SEIBERT, b. Oct 26, 1821, d. ____ ~ Swift to its close ebbs our life's little day ~ Earth's joys grow dim, its shadows fade away, ~ Change and decay in all around I see; ~ O Thou who changest not, abide with me [East] Margaret McCartney, wife of John SEIBERT, d. May 12, 1846, aged 27 yrs. ~ Blessed are the dead that Die in the Lord. 136. In memory of Samuel Dunlap, son of James & Isabella WISEMAN, who died Jul 21st, 1845, aged 7 mos, 6 dys; Also David, who died Aug 2, 1846, aged 5 yrs, 7 mos, 3 dys 137. In memory of Robert WISEMAN, b. Jan 29, 1837, d. May 16, 1858. Also, James D. WISEMAN, b. Jan 29, 1839, d. Mar 14, 1854 138. In memory of Isabella NUTT, wife of James WISEMAN, who died Feb 14, 1848, in the 31 year of her age. Also, their infant daughter, d. Jul 20, 1848, AE 5 mos, 9 dys 139. In memory of James WISEMAN, who diedeparted this life Nov 24, 1856, in the 47th year of his age 140. [East] Archibald WISEMAN, d. at sea, May 9, 1853, aged 40 yrs. [South] David Clyde, d. Oct 15, 1846, aged 6 yrs, 5 mo & 20 dys. Margaret Dunlap, d. Dec 12, 1848, aged 3 yrs, 9 mos, & 21 dys. Children of Archibal & Susan WISEMAN 141. In memory of Margaret COLWELL, who died Jan 15, 1847, Aged 64 yrs. ~ Dearest friend, thou hast left me, ~ Here thy loss I deeply feel; ~ But 'tis God that hast bereft me, ~ He can all my sorrows heal 142. Sacred to the memory of Thomas HANNA, Jr., who died Sep 30, 1846, Aged 15 yrs 143. Sacred to the memory of Thomas HANNA, who died. Sep 20, 1846, aged 36 yrs 144. Sacred to the memory of Phebe Gidney, wife of David FOWLER, who died Oct 25, 1846, in the 59 year of her age 145. Sacred to the memory of David FOWLER, d. Sep 1, 1858, aged 81 ys, 5 mos, 18 dys. Also of Phebe Gidney, wife of David FOWLER, d. Oct 25, 1846, in the 59th year of her age 146. Robert Alexander RAMSEY, d. Jul 23, 1847, Aged 13 mos & 13 dys 147. I. H. S. In memory of Mary CUNNINGHAM, who died Oct 1, 1847, aged 68 ys. A native of County Down, Ireland. ~ Sleep sweetly beneath this sod, ~ Till angels wake thee to meet thy God. 148. I. H. S. Erected in memory of Mary Ann Fay, wife of JamesCAVANAGH, who diedeparted this life 21 Jul 1847, aged 21 yrs. A native of Manchester 149. In memory of Martha Davis, wife of William Henry ROBERSON, b. Jul 26, 1819, d. jun 13, 1856. ~ Soon shall the great Archangel's voice, ~ Make all that die in Christ rejoice; ~ May we, like her, be found prepared, ~ To meet our Saviour's great reward Also their son, Willie H. ROBERSON, b. May 22, 1856, d. Nov 16, 1856. ~ In God we put our trust 150. Mother. Sarah Newton, wife of Whitcomb TARBELL, d. Dec 16, 1863, Aged 71 ys, 8 mos ~ A Light from our household is gone, ~ A voice we loved is stilled, ~ A place is vacant at our hearth, ~ That never can be filled 151. In memory of Susannah, daughter of John S. & Margaret WILSON, who died Feb 28, 1847, Aged 1 yr, 9 mos, 7 dys. ~ The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the word of the Lord shall stand forever. 152. David CAMERON, Feb 17, 1821 - Aug 11, 1867. his wife, Elizabeth Owen, Feb 1821, - Sep, 1894 153. In memory of Jane, wife of James McMEEKIN, who diedeparted this life Aug 16, 1858, in the 56th year of her age. Also Bella, their daughter, who died Oct 31, 1847, aged 11 yrs. ~ Them which sleep in Jesus will the Lord bring with him. 154. In memory of Ruth, Widow of John NEWKIRK, who died Apr 24, 1848, aged 83 yrs, 8 mos, 14 dys 155. The grave of Franklin, Eldest son of Benj. F. & Mary BUCKINGHAM, who died Oct 27, 1847, in the 24 year of his age 156. Benj. F. BUCKINGHAM, d. Feb 10th, 1866, aged 69 yrs [14] 157. Mary Terry, wife of Benj. F. BUCKINGHAM, b. Nov 25, 1801, d. Oct 29, 1877 158. Died, Aug 15, 1818, Henry, son of Mary & John McCAUGHEN, Aged 10 mos, 24 dys. ~ Sleep on sweet babe, ~ And take thy rest. ~ For God, who called thee ~ Thought it best. 159. In memory of Mary Elizabeth, wife of Wm. McCULLOUGH, who died May 7, 1848, in the 58th year of her age ~ An affectionate and faithful wife, an instructive mother, who did with those she nurished and loved, through God's free grace to see Him together. 160. In memory of William McCULLOUGH, who died Jul 25, 1831, in the 68 year of his age ~ Who was steadfast in the faith, having his hope in the promises; who, faithful over his own house, patiently waited for the coming of the Lord. 161. [East] Sarah D. McCartney, wife of J. W. McCULLOUGH, b. Jun 19, 1822, departed May 21, 1862 ~ I am by beloved's and his desire is towards me. -- Song 7: 10. that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his suffereings, made comformable 'nto his death. -- Phil. 3: 10. And ye are Christ's and Christ is God's. 161. [South] Melisah, b. Jun 16, 1843, departed Jun 16, 1843. Mary Ellen, b. Apr 20, 1844, departed Aug 1, 1845. Jane Ann, b. Oct 17, 1855, departed Jun 27, 1857. Sarah Isabella, b. Jun 19, 1861, departed Aug 17, 1862. Daughters of J.W. & S.D. McCULLOUGH. ~ Jesus called them unto him and said, Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God. - Luke 18: 16. ~ The wind bloweth where it listeth and thou hearest the sound thereof, but can'st not tell whence it cometh and whither it goeth: So is every one that is born of the Spirit. --John 3: 8 162. Mother. Rose STRACHAN, relict of William, d. Jan 24, 1873, aged 80 yrs. Brother William M., d. Jul 20, 1872, aged 42 yrs. Also the infant children of James & Susan STRACHAN, Isabella, d. Mar 14, 1854, aged 22 dys; Samuel Ruterford, d. Jan 10, 1859, aged 17 mos. 163. Samuel STRACHAN was born in Cou'y Antrim, Ireland, Jun 14, 1832; d. in Newburgh, May 28, 1854. ~ Reader, prepare to meet thy God ~ Jane STRACHAN d. May 25, 1873, aged 44 yrs. 164. In memory of Sarah, wife of Edward HUBBARD, who died Mar 14th,m 1848, Aged 34 yrs [15] ~ My father calls me to his arms, ~ And willingly I go, ~ With cheerfulness I bid farwell, ~ To all things here below. ~ My tender children, dear & kind, ~ I bid farewell to you, ~ Jesus has called and I must go, ~ He soon will summon you. 165. Margaret HELMS, d. May 21, 1857, Aged 81 yrs. Sarah HELMS, d. Dec 29, 1860, Aged 9 yrs, 8 mos, 29 dys ~ Fold her pale hands O'er her pure little breast, ~ Grieve not at parting, my darling is at rest; ~ Kiss her brow softly and bid her farewell, ~ Her home is in Heaven with Jesus to dwell. 166. Laneretta, wife of Edward HUBBARD, d. Jun 13, 1860, aged 40 yrs, 10 mos, 13 dys. Also their daughter Cornelia, d. Jun 15, 1861, aged 6 yrs, 7 mos, 8 dys 167. In memory of Walter WISE, who died Mar 10, 1848, aged 21 yrs, 7 mos, 3 dys 168. In memory of James FRAZER, d. mar 17, 1874, Aged 92 yrs, 11 mos, 10 dys. ~ With length of days unto his name, I will him satisfy. I also my salvation will cause his eyes to see. --Ps. 91: 16 ~ Also his wife, Agnes, d. Jun 5, 1851, aged 74 yrs. ~ A loving wife and tender mother 169. In memory of Cleriat or Clerit SMITH, daughter of Samuel & Mary Ann FRAZER, who died Jul 21, 1848, aged 8 yrs, 9 dys. ~ The lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord 170. John James WEAVER, b. Sep 21, 1855; d. Dec 7, 1893. ~ At rest 171. Lucy, wife of John R. WEAVER, b. Jul 28, 1808,d. Apr 1, 1850 172. John Francis, son of John R. & Lucy WEAVER, d. Jul 6, 1838, aged 5 yrs, 8 mos, 8 dys 173. John R. WEAVER, b. Aug 31, 1810, d. Mar 5, 1870. Cornelia A. WEEVER, b. Jul 17, 1835, d. Apr 24, 1842. ~ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord 174. Died, Aug 6, 1846, Josephine WEAVER, Aged 8 yrs, 6 mos, 11 dys; also, died Nov 11, 1845, John A. WEAVER, aged 2 yrs, 9 mos, 8 dys. Children of John R. & Lucy WEAVER 175. In memory of Mary Jane, wife of John R. WEAVER, who diedeparted this life, Aug 21, 1861, in the 39th year of her age. Also, their daughter, Mary L, Aged 1 month. ~ With a smile the mother said: Thy will be done, and Jesus called them home. 176. In memory of Alme Jane, wife of Gilbert WOOD, who died Sep 3, 1848, aged 30 yrs, 9 mos, 25 dys 177. [South] Margaret BROWN, d. Sep 15, 1846, in the 21 year of her age. George BROWN, d. Jul 9, 1860, aged 30 yrs [East] Thomas BROWN, d. Nov 30, 1865, aged 51 yrs, 1 mo, 15 dys 178. Mary, b. Jun 14, 1857, d. Apr 14, 1860. Theresa, b. Mar 13, 1863, d. mar 25, 1875, Children of Daniel & Jane BROWN 179. Daniel BROWN, d. Mar 28, 1888, aged 66 yrs 180. Mary J. Miller, wife of James BROWN, b. Jun 24, 1830, d. Sep 21, 1881. Their daughter Elizabeth M., b. Mar 1, 1857, d. May 27, 1888 181. In memory of James BROWN, d. Nov 9, 1859, in the 30th year of his age. ~ Mother and children now must part ~ With one they loved so dear; ~ The sorrows of a broken heart, ~ Ah! Who on earth cand cheer. 182. In memory of William John LOUGHRIDGE, d. Apr 15, 1852, in his 44 year ~ Blessed are the dead that Die in the Lord. 183. Died, Jul 26, 1861, Little Jonny, child of John & Henrieta SIMMONS, AE 11 mos, 6 dys. ~ suffer-me 184. In memory of Nancy M., daughter of Benjamin F. & Sarah E. WATKINS, who died 1855, in the 27 year of her age 185. Plain board marked Geo. HINES 186. William GUYNN, d. May 11, 1870, in his 78th yr 187. In memory of William, b. Jul 19, 1853, d. Aug 21, 1853. Also an infant, d. mar 3, 1852. Children of James & Mary J. BROWN 188. In memory of Mary, wife of Jacob HERRMANN, who died Oct 30, 1849, aged 34 yrs, 5 mos. Mary Riedinger geboren in Blieskastel Rheinkreis Bayern 189. Our Father & Mother 190. I. H. S. In memory of Mary, wife of Patrick McDOWELL & daughter of Arthur & Jane ONEIL, who died Feb 28, 1849, aged 28 yrs. Also, Thomas, son of Patrick & Mary McDOWELL, who died Mar 1, 1849, aged 6 dys. ~ The lord giveth, and the Lord taketh. may they rest in peace. Amen 191. I. H. S. In memory of Thomas McDOWELL, who died Aug 24, 1847, aged 29 yrs. A native of Ireland, County Cavin. ~ May he rest in peace. Amen. 192. In memory of Eleanor Ann, wife of Thomas DONALDSON, who died Oct 25th, 1849, aged 22 yrs, 6 mos, 7 dys 193. To the memory of John TERWILLIGAR, who diedeparted this life Oct 24, 1849, aged 26 yrs, 5 mos, 14 dys ~ Alas! Alas! And is the spirit fled, ~ And is my husband numbered with the dead, ~ Shall I no more in social converse share; ~ The sweet endearments of his friendly care. ~ Also Charles Winnifred, son of John & Julia TERWILLIGAR, who diedeparted this life Oct 9th, 1849 In memory of Deborah A., wife of William P. STEPHENS, who died Dec 16, 1876, in the 75 year of her age 195. In memory of William P. STEPHENS, who died Mar 21, 1849, in the 46 year of his age ~ He sleeps in Jesus and is blest, ~ How soft his slumbers are, ~ From sorrow and for sin released, ~ And freed from every care. 196. James C. CARPENTER, d. Jun 24, 1849, aged 56 yrs. Jane CARPENTER, d. Dec 8, 1868, aged 72 yrs. 197. Sacred to the memory of Esther M., wife of Samuel TALLMAN, who died Jul 6, 1849, aged 68 yrs. ~ Her end was peace. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints 198. In memory of Samuel TALLMAN, who died Jul 21, 1852, in the 73 year of his age 199. I. H. S. Mary Stapleton, wife of Michael DOUGHERTY, d. Jul 13, 1849, aged 31 yrs. A native of the Parish of Lorrah, County Tipperary, Ireland ~ Remember me as you pass by, ~ As you are now so once was I, ~ As I am now so you will be, ~ Think on death and pray for me 200. I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of Catharine Kally, wife of Matthew CUNNINGHAM, who died Aug 13, 1849, in the 30th year of her age. ~ Parted on earth, in Heaven we hope to meet. Also, John, their son, d. Aug 15, 1849, aged 12 days ~ Remember me, my mourning friends, ~ And you my husband dear; ~ Live close to God, that when you die, ~ You may with Christ appear. ~ May they rest in peace. Amen 201. In memory of Margaret S., wife of Nehemiah YOUMANS, who died May 8, 1848, in the 35 year of her age; Also their daughter, Margaret S., b. Mar 5, 1848, d. Aug 3, 1848. ~ Dearest mother, thou hast left us, ~ Here they loss we deeply feel, ~ But 'tis God that hath bereft us, ~ He can all our sorrows heal 202. Died, Sep 13, 1850, Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas & Mary SMITH, aged 1 yr, 3 mos, 27 dys 203. Consecrated to the memory of Cora Brown HEURTLEY, by the love of her husband & child, Dec 4, 1866 204. I. H. S. To the memory of Edward KERNEY, who died Mar 30, 1849, aged 20 yrs. A native of County Antrim, Ireland. ~ The sweet remembrance of the just ~ Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust. 205. Arthur Henry, son of John & Eleanor HUGHES, d. Oct 29, 1857, aged 1 yr, 9 mos, 3 dys 206. In memory of Rosannah, wife of William JEFFREY, who died Jun 21, 1849, aged 28 yrs. ~ God, my Redeemer, lives, ~ And even from the skies, ~ Looks down and watches all my dust, ~ Till he shall bid me rise 207. Erected to prepetuate the memory, and mark the spot where moulders the remains of Jane, the beloved wife of John SLOAN, who died Jul 8, 1849, in the 27 year of her age. She was a native of County Down, Ireland. ~ Silent grave, to thee I trust ~ This prescious part of worthy dust; ~ Keep it safe, O sacred tomb, ~ Until a husband asks for room 208. I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of John BYRNE, who d. Jul 15, 1849, Aged 30 yrs. A native of County Roscommon, Ireland, Erected by his sister, Mrs COONEY. ~ All friends that pass, pray that the Lord will have mercy on his soul. 209. Catharine A., daughter of Absalom & Hannah MILLSPAUGH, d. Aug 9, 1849, aged 15 yrs, 7 mos, 9 dys 210. I. H. S. In memory of Catharine, daughter of Thomas MULLIGAN, of the County of Cavan & wife of Patrick McCORLAY, of Antrim County, Ireland, d. Aug 18, 1849, in the 33d year of her age. Also, Margaret, daughter of Catharine & Patrick McCORLAY, d. Aug 15, 1849, ae, 2 yrs, 3 mos 211. To the memory of Sarah Ellen, wife of Daniel COLLINS, who diedeparted this life May 11, 1850, aged 41 yrs 212. In memory of Matilda L., daughter of Frances & Mary Ann LEE, who died Mar 24 [no year]

NOTES [1] Alexander FALLS was grandson of Allexander FALLS, a native of Ireland, who settled in Little Britain, Orange Co., 1729/30. He was a merchant in Newburgh for many years, in which connection his name is met in 1799. He was thrice married. By his wife Margaret, he had sons: George, whose monument is noted and who died unmarried; Edward; the late Hiram, and Alexander, who were merchants in Newburgh and died without issue, and William H. His third wife was Fanny BELKNAP, who died in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec 1st, 1877, and was buried in Goodwill Cemetery, Montgomery. William H. FALLS removed to New York, where he was President of the Tradesman's bank. He left issue, two sons and two daughters. [2] Matthew DUKE< husband of the deceased, born April 10, 1791, died Aug 30, 1861, is buried by her side, [3] Michael NESTELL was a son of Michael NESTELL, an officer of the army of the Revolution, who settled in Newburgh after the war, and against whom action was brought to test the rights of the Episcopal Chruch in and to the Glebe, 1806. Esther S., Susuan (ages unknown) and Eliza, aged 64 yrs, 5 mos, 8 dys, Harriet UNDERHILL, aged 56 yrs, daughters of Michael & Elizabeth NESTELL, are buried near their father, Michael NESTELL. Lucretia, their eldest daughter, is buried by the side of David M. DUBOIS, in Section III, No. 343. [4] William LESLE was Chief Engineer of the Newburg Fire Department [5] Members of the family, or connected therewith by marriage, of the late Adam LILBURN, of Haverstraw. [6] Rev. George PIPPEN was Pastor of the First Baptist Church. [7] Capt. Samuel JOHNSON of the steamers "Highlander" and "Thomas Powell" [8] Joseph SIMPSON was for a number of years a bookseller and stationer in Newburgh. Two daughters survive, Mrs. A. Y. WELLER & Mrs. M. J. SCOTT. [9] A brother of the late Senator Edward M. MADDEN [10] William S. and Cornelius O. MADDEN were brothers of the late Senator Edward M. MADDEN of Middletown. William S. was a painter, and Cornelius O. was a printer, and a young man of excellent character. [11] Father of Asa and Robert STERLING, the later Mayor of the city at the time of his death. He was a merchant-taylor and dealer in clothing. [12] Mother of Mrs. Samuel E. DIMMICK and a most excellent woman. [13] J. M. KERBS was a distinguished minister of the Presbyterian Church, graduate of Dickenson College and Princeton Theological Seminary. Pastor of the Rutgers Street Presbyterian Church, N. Y. City, from 1829, to the time of his death; President of Princeton Seminary from 1865 to his death; aughter of various sermons and religious works. (R. E.) [14] Mr. BUCKINGHAM was an active resident of Newburgh and Chief Engineer of the Fire Department [15] Edward HUBBARD, a Hudson river pilot, serving on the Thomas Powell and other steamers, rests by the side of his wife, his grave being unmarked.