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 [31] through [60] will be found at the end of the page.]

MIDDLE SOUTH SECTION, or No. III Part 1 1. Thomas WILSON, b. Nov 9, 1760, d. Feb 23, 1838. Esther WILSON, b. Feb 6, 1790, d. Jan 31, 1852 ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 2. James WILSON, d. Oct 9, 1874, aged 73 yrs, 9 mos, 7 dys ~ Patient under his many afflictions, he is now reaping the reward of those who trust in the Lord. 3. [East] Mary Edwards, wife of James WILSON, b. Feb 12, 1812, d. Jul 29, 1892 [South] Esther C., b. Nov 5, 1832, d. Apr 11, 1862 4. Mary W., wife of William LEONARD, d. Mar 22, 1888, aged 86 yrs, 8 mos, 8 dys 5. William LEONARD, d. Mar 2, 1830, aged 30 yrs, 3 mos, 12 dys 6. The grave of James CRAWFORD, who died Mar 15, 1826, aged 35 yrs. 7. Time how short; Eternity how long. In memory of Lydia, wife of Francis CRAWFORD, who departed this life Aug 19, 1821, aged 51 yrs [32] ~ Alas, the brittle clay ~ That built our bodies first,~ And every month and every day, ~ T's mouldering back to dust. 8. In memory of Robert HAMILTON, who departed this life Nov 10, 1836, in the 55 year of his age 9. In memory of Elias Pitts, son of James & Harriet HAMILTON, d. Aug 13, 1841 10. Sacred to the memory of Andrew MARTIN, b. Jan 13, 1826, d. Jul 10, 1837, aged 11 yrs, 5 mos, 27 dys 11. In memory of Agnes E., wife of Thomas MOORE, who died Jul 22, 1841, AE 37 yrs. Also Agnes, their daughter, who died Sep 18, 1841, AE 5 mos 12. Timothy Dwight LEWIS, d. at Lenox, Mass., 23d Nov 1825, aged 16 yrs 13. Dr. Eldad LEWIS, Esqr., d. 15 Jul 1825, aged 70 yrs 14. Benjamin Franklin LEWIS, d. at New York, 28 Jul 1820, aged 29 yrs [33] 15. Died 12 Mar 1823, Wm. SWEET, aged 50 yrs, 12 dys 16. In memory of John F. MYERS, who departed this life Aug 14, 1822, aged 66 yrs. ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Yea saith the spirit; that they may rest from their labors. 17. Plain stone without inscription 18. Died 20 May 1829, Esther, daughter of James & Roletta DONNELLY, aged 18 yrs, 2 mos, 11 dys 19. Died 8 Oct 1826, Peter DONNELLY, aged 13 yrs, 7 mos, 23 dys 20. Jane DONNELLY, b. Sep 26, 1772, d. Nov 21, 1851 21. In memory of Ruletta Gregory, daughter of James & Roletta DONNELLY, who died Oct 10, 1820, AE 5 yrs, 25 dys 22. In memory of Eleanor, daughter of Andrew & Jane DONNELLY, who died Nov 19, 1835, aged 19 yrs, 3 mos, 12 dys 23. In memory of Eleanor, wife of Peter DONNELLY who died May 17, 1819, aged 71 yrs, 11 mos, 14 dys 24. Memento Mori. In memory of Peter DONNELLY, who died Nov 29, 1782, aged 62 ys, 3 mos [34] ~ Calm resignation crowned his latest hours, ! While death stood ready to arrest the powers ~ Of flesh and blood, the mind, serene and free, ~ Bound for the joys of immortality 25. In memory of Frances, wife of Edward HALL & daughter of Robert & Mary MUMBY, b. in the Parish of Little Steeping near Spitsby, Lincolnshire, England, Jun 18, 1794, d. in Newburgh, Sep 5, 1838 26. William K. MALLER, d. Oct 20th, aged 59 yrs, 2 mos, 3 dys 27. [East] Sarah E., d. Mar 22, 1839, aged 11 mos & 24 dys. David C. d. Mar 24, 1842, aged 2 yrs, 2 mos, 16 dys. Isaac B., d. Jul 25, 1843, aged 1 yr, 6 mos, 8 dys [North] Martha C., d. Mar 21, 1847, aged 6 mos & 14 dys Ann C., d. Sep 8, 1847, aged 1 yr, 1 dy Samuel P. d. Jul 24, 1849, aged 5 mos, 14 dys [South] Julia, d. Jul 10, 1834, aged 11 mos, 1 dy Susan, d. Sep 1, 1834, aged 1 yr, 1 mo, 5 dys Julia K., d. Aug 22, 1837, aged 5 mos, 1 day [West] Children of William K. & Hannah P. MAILLER 28. Died 27 Jun 1838, Henry BOOTH, aged 18 yrs, 10 mos 29. Sacred to the memory of Mary Louisa, daughter of George & Martha BONTICOUE, who died Jun 27, 1841, aged 10 yrs, 3 mos, 26 dys 30. Anthony D. REEVE, d. Jan 27th, 1877, aged 70 yrs, 10 mos, 2 dys 31. S. Belknap REEVE, d. May 9, 1863, in the 26th year of his age 32. Emma REEVE, d. Mar 30, 1863, in the 23rd year of her age 33. In memory of Keturah, wife of Charles REEVE, d. 6 Feb 1834, in the 25 year of her age 34. Charles Tuttle, son of Charles & Keturah REEVE, d. 6 Aug 1853, AE 8 mos. ~ As the sweet flower that scents the morn, ~ But withers in the rising day, ~ Thus lovely was his infant dawn, ~ Thus swiftly fled his life away. 35. Charles REEVE d. Apr 15, 1868, aged 66 yrs, 1 mo, 17 dys 36. Eunice, wife of Joseph REEVE, d. Mar 7, 1857, in the 84th year of her age 37. Died 11 Sep 1828 Joseph REEVE, in the 57th year of his age 38. In memory of Samuel MERRITT who departed this life Dec 6, 1811, in the 74th year of his age 39. Died Jan 15, 1820, Phila MERRITT, aged 69 yrs, 8 mos 40. John CREATH, d. Feb 11, 1857, AE 90 yrs, a native of Co. Entrem, Ireland. 41. In memory of Chancy Jesse, son of Isaac N. & Elvira SEYMOUR, who died Mar 27, 1819, aged 1 mon, 1 day ~ This lovely bud so young and fair ~ Called hence by early doom ~ Just came to show how sweet a flower ~ In Paradise would bloom 42. In memory of Isaac Newton, son of Isaac & Elvira SEYMOUR, who died Mar 20, 1825, ae 2 yrs, 4 mos, 3 dys 43. In memory of Agnes Ann BYRAM, who died Feb 7, 1815, aged 3 yrs, 10 mos. Also of Joseph BYRAM, who died Feb 21, 1815, aged 1 yr 44. The grave of James SLOAN, who died Feb 3, 1835, aged 57 yrs, 11 mos, 21 dys ~ Therefore be ye also ready. For in such an hour as you think not the Son of man Cometh. 45. Died 30 Oct 1822, Elizabeth LEDYAR< aged 72 yrs ~ A tender mother 46. Caroline, wife of Jas. D. SLOAN, d. Aug 20, 1864, in the 59th year of her age 47. In memory of Arietta, daughter of Rensselaer & Phebe A. WHITEHEAD, who died Nov 12, 1844, aged 2 yrs, 11 mos 48. In memory of Caroline, daughter of Rensselaer & Phebe A. WHITEHEAD, who died Jul 12, 1845, aged 7 mo, 4 dys 49. In memory of John William, son of William & Lydia HALSEY, d. Mar 24, 18__, AE 2 yrs, 7 mos, 7 dys 50. To the memory of Francis DONLEVY who departed this life Jul 21, 1831, aged 43 yrs. Erected by his widow, Sarah DONLEVY ~ Dear husband, thoug art numbered with the dead, ~ This verdant turf will lightly press thy head; ~ We yet will meet where mercy dwells above, ~ And glory reigns with everlasting love 51. In memory of Catharine Ann, daughter of John & Catharine DONLEVY, of New Jersey, & niece of Francis & Sarah DONLEVY, of New Burgh, b. 30 Dec 1817, d. 25 May 1830 52. In memory of Margaret, daughter of [Caleb & Catharine] FOWLER, aged 1 yr, 11 mos, 18 dys 53. In memory of Martha Baker FOWLER, daughter of Caleb & Catharine FOWLER, who departed this life Apr 14, 1811, aged 1 mo, 14 dys 54. In memory of Gloranah FOWLER, wife of Isaac FOWLER, who departed this life 2 May 1790, aged 31 yrs, 9 mos, 25 dys. ~ Ah, me, how quick the phantom life decays. ~ How soon the visionary charm is o'er. ~ Nor wealth, nor power, nor virture saves, ~ Nor kindly shelters from the destined hour 55. In memory of Patrick KELLY, who departed this life Sep 13, 1830, a native of Ireland, County Monaghan; aged 63 yrs. Erected to his memory by his sorrowing widow and children. Also in memory of Bridget, wife of Patrick KELLY, who died Jul 9, 1842, aged 73 yrs. 56. Died Aug 14, 1825, Janet, wife of David MUNN, aged 28 yrs. She was a native of Penny Cook, Scotland. 57. Mary ROBINSON, d. 6 Jul 1830, aged 5 mos, child of Sanford & Catharine Ann. R. ~ God bad the early taste of spring, ~ For which so many thirst, ~ And bliss - eternal bliss - is thine, ~ My fairest and my first. 58. In memory of Lucy Woodworth, daughter of Ludjah & Sophia E. ROBINSON, who died 25 Feb 1828, AE 5 wks, 3 dys. ~ A little drop of purest dew ~ Rested upon the earth's gross sod, ~ And angels fair and kindly drew, ~ Its essence up to God. 59. The grave of Sophia Geneveive ROBINSON, dead 12 Feb 1834, AE 2 yrs. ~ Why should we wish her doomed to tread ~ The thorny path we have trod; ~ Better, e're youth's bright dreams have fled, ~ To sleep in death and be with God 60. Died 23 Dec 1829, John EDWARDS, aged 17 yrs, 3 mos, 23 dys 61. Died, 3 Sep, 1831, John EDWARDS, Jr., aged 24 yrs, 2 mos, 28 dys. Also, 5 Sep 1831, Ivy, his wife, aged 20 yrs, 4 mos, 7 dys. Also 2 Sep 1831, John B., their son, AE 4 mon, 20 dys. ~ These three were in their bloom, ~ Their morning sun has set at noon, ~ Here to be till Christ shall come, ~ To meet their doom and take them home. 62. Died, Apr 1836, William C., son of Nathaniel & E. EDWARDS, AE 1 yr, 11 dys 63. In memory of William, son of Silas & Rosannah TRAVIS, d. Apr 25, 1844 64. Agnes SMITH, daughter of William & Sarah SMITH, d. Oct 30, 1850, aged 5yrs, 9 mos, 22 dys. ~ This lovely bud so young and fair ~ Called hence by early doom ~ Just came to show how sweet a flower ~ In Paradise would bloom 65. In memory of Elmira, wife of Daniel WARD, who died Apr 28, 1841, aged 33 yrs, 9 mos, 17 dys ~ Affliction sore long time I bore ~ Physicians were in vain, ~ Till God was pleased to call me home ~ And ease me of my pain. 66. In memory of James, son of Felix & Eliza QUINN, d. 15 Apr 1840, aged 4 yrs, 6 mos. ~ Suffer little children to come unto me. for such is the Kingdom of Heaven 67. Died, 11 Feb, 1825, Jane Ann, daughter of Samuel & Jerusha GRAY, AE 5 yrs, 7 mos, 7 dys. Also, 26 Feb 1821, Henry Andrews, their son, AE 11 mos, 21 dys 68. In memory of Jane Elizabeth, daughter of Ellis and Mary ADAMS, who departed this life Nov 29, 1831, aged 6 yrs, 4 mos, 21 dys. ~ Our only son is with us left, ~ Of our only daughter now bereft, ~ Her spirit then has taken flight, ~ We trust in realms of pure delight, ~ To dwell in bliss with God above, ~ And sing the songs of his redeeming love. 69. In memory of John Little, son of Joseph A. & Joanna BONNELL, who departed this life Jan 21, 1838, aged 9 yrs, 11 mos, 14 dys 70. The grave of Jane, widow of George GORDON, who died Nov 25, 1835, in the 47 year of her age [36] 71. In memory of Mary Ann, daughter of George & Jane GORDON, who died Mar 1, 1823, aged 9 yrs 72. In memory of William H. GORDON, who died Sep 10, 1844, aged 26 yrs, 6 mos 73. Benj. Williams, son of George & Jane GORDON, who died Jan 11, 1822, aged 9 mos, 11 dys 74. Died, Aug 5, 1842, John Henry, son of Henry & Abby Jane LUGAR, AE 1 yr, 9 mos. ~ Hope looks beyond the bounds of time, ~ When what we now deplore, ~ Shall rise in full immortal bloom, ~ And bloom to fade no more. 75. Here lies the body of Robert MacCAULAY, second son of John & Catharine MacCAULAY, who departed this life 27 Nov 1797, aged 3 mos, 10 dys [37] 76. In memory of Hannah SMITH, wife of Leonard SMITH, who departed this life 3 Sep 1807, aged 52 yrs, 5 mos, 14 dys 77. In memory of Tooker, son of Leonard & Hannah SMITH, who departed this life 14 Aug 1795, aged 16 yrs, 9 mos, 5 dys. ~ This stone as the last sad proof of parental love. 78. George KIMBALL, b. Jan 30, 1848, d. Aug 30, 1895 [37a] 79. In memory of Moses KIMBALL, b. at Ipswich, MA, Aug 18, 1785, d. at Newburgh, Dec 24, 1867. [38] 80. In memory of Sarah, wife of Moses KIMBALL, b. Mar 2, 1785, d. Mar 4, 1844 81. In memory of Martha S. KIMBALL, daughter of Moses & Sarah KIMBALL, b. 21 Jan 1824, d. 13 Jul 1843 82. In memory of Mary KIMBALL, daughter of Moses & Sarah KIMBALL, b. 30 Jun 1817, d. 28 Jul 1840. ~ Even so, them which sleep in Jesus shall God bring with him 83. In memory of Moses KIMBALL, d. Jun 1, 1859, aged 46 yrs, 1 mo, 19 dys 84. In memory of Theodore F. CLARKE, son of James C. & Eliza A. CLARKE, who died Apr 3, 1850, aged 19 yrs, 10 dys 85. In memory of James C. CLARKE, who departed this life Nov 18, 1841, aged 44 yrs & 2 dys. [39] ~ Hope looks beyond the bounds of time, ~ When what we now deplore, ~ Shall rise in full immortal bloom, ~ And bloom to fade no more. 86. In memory of Eliza Adelia, wife of James C. CLARKE, d. 11 Oct 1833, AE 37. Also Reginald Heber, d. 26 Aug 1833, aged 4 mos, 26 dys, child of J. C. & E. A. CLARKE 87. William, son of Ambrose & Harriet SUTCLIFF, d. Jun 5, 1832, aged 1 yr, 5 mos. John, d. Mar 27, 1833, AE 4 mos. Elizabeth, d. Sep 27, 1840, ae 3 yrs, 3 mos 88. In memory of Anna, wife of Josiah MERRITT, who departed this life Jan 9, 1787, aged 29 yrs, 11 mos, 6 dsy. ~ Time has been the life poss'd, ~ And time will be when I must rest. 89. In memory of Josiah MERRITT, who departed this life, Mar 12, 1817, aged 64 yrs, 3 mos, 25 dys. ~ What sinners value I resign, ~ Lord, T'is enought that thou art mine; ~ I shall behold thy blissful face, ~ And stand complete in righteousness 90. Rev. Samuel FOWLER, Forty years a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, d. Jan 22, 1831, aged 73 yrs. [40] ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. from henceforth saith the spirit; that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them 91. In memory of Charlotte FOWLER, who departed this life Jul 30, 1791, aged 74 yrs, 10 mos 92. In memory of Samuel FOWLER, who departed this life Oct 13, 1789, aged 69 yrs, 1 day [41] 93. Died, Jan 21, 1824, Abigial COLLINS, aged 100 yrs, 4 mos, 6 dys [42] 94. In memory of James Charles, son of James C. & Eliza A CLARKE, who died Sep 10, 1826, AE 3 yrs, 3 mos. Also Theodore, Apr 5, 1830, aged 1 yr, 3 mos 95. A small snote having traces of an inscription, but cannot now be made out. 96. In memory of Phebe Maria McALLEY, who departed this life Oct 23, 1838, aged 63 yrs. (Some lines illegible) 97. Died, Feb 21, 1838, Florence, wife of Matthew DUKE, aged 36 yrs. Also Jan 13, 1829, Margaret, their daughter, aged 11 mos 98. In memory of Mary, wife of John F. BOYD, who died Jul 12, 1829, aged 57 yrs 99. In memory of John F. BOYD, who died Dec 5, 1842, aged 72 yrs. Also of Isabella, his wife, who died Dec 4, 1844, aged 43 yrs 100. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Isaac BELKNAP, of this place, who departed this life Jan 9, 1816, aged 47 yrs, 4 mos, 10 dys ~ Her last words were, "The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I trust in Him" 101. In memory of Elizabeth BELKNAP, wife of Isaac & Elizabeth BELKNAP, who departed this life 24 Jul 1793, aged 1 yr, 4 mos, 1 day 102. In memory of Richard BELKNAP, son of [Isaac] & Elizabeth [BE]LKNAP, who departed this life 11 Dec 180_. aged 3 yrs, 9 mos, 23 dys. ~ Death oft destroys the parents' joy 103. Died, 11 Mar 1831, Mary, wife of Hugh HARRIS, aged 62 yrs 104. Died, 25 Feb, 1833, Hugh HARRIS, aged 69 yrs 105. Died Feb 6, 1826, Sarah, wife of Robert PHILLIPS, Jr., AE 26 yrs, 10 mos, 21 dys. ~ Behold and see, you who pass by, As you are now so once was I; As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me. 106. In memory of Charlotte, wife of Daniel GEDNEY, who died Feb 11, 1791, aged 42 yrs 107. In memory of Daniel GEDNEY, who died Dec 15, 1790, aged 51 yrs 108. Died, Sep 24, 1813, Hiram, son of Daniel & Sarah GIDNEY, aged 1 yr, 1 mo, 12 dys 109. In memory of Daniel GIDNEY, who died Oct 22, 1839, aged 69 yrs. ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 110. Died Jan 27, 1823, Daniel GIDNEY, son of Daniel & Sarah GIDNEY, aged 24 yrs, 6 mos ~ Reader forbear, nor drop a tear, ~ This dust again shall rise; ~ To folow me prepared be, ~ To mansions in the skies 111. Died, Jul 21, 1832, Wm. SMILEY, in the 40 year of his age. A native of County Antrim, Ireland. 112. The remains of M. A. Duliepvre DA SYLVA, wife of John DA SYLVA, who died 18 Sep 1895, aged 40 yrs 113. In memory of Alice BURGER, daughter of Gerardus & Allice BURGER, who departed this life Jun 8, 1791, aged 16 yrs, 9 mos, 18 dys 114. The remains of John DA SYLVA, who died 13 Mar 1806, aged 60 yrs [43] 115. Frederick S. MERRITT, b. Sep 13, 1808; Elizabeth C. MERRITT, b. May 18, 1807, d. Feb 1, 1885; Mary Jane MERRITT, b. Sep 25, 1839, d. Mar 20, 1843 116. In memory of Samuel, d. Aug 4, 1857, aged 3 yrs, 6 mos, 23 dys. Also an infant daughter, d. May 14, 1858, aged 4 mos, 2 dys. Children of John & Eliza STRACHAN ~ Father, Mother, mourn not for us, ~ We are not dead but sleeping here, ~ It's we belong to Jesus own, ~ He loved us best; He called us home 117. Lucy, wife of Merritt BRADFORD, d. Apr 26, 1875, aged 76 yrs 118. Merritt BRADFORD, d. Jan 28, 1846, aged 59 yrs. [44] 119. Betsey BURNHAM, d. Apr 28, 1859, aged about 70 yrs 120. Asleep in Jesus. Matthew C. SMITH, d. Feb 16, 1858, aged 34 yrs, 8 mos, 18 dys 121. In memory of Mary Emma, daughter of Matthew & Mary J. SMITH, d. Jul 11, 1854, aged 1 yr, 8 mos, 8 dys 122. In memory of Hesther, daughter of William & Martha BROWN, who departed this life Nov 15, 1841, aged 3 yrs, 6 mos 123. In memory of John CALLAN, from Barley Hall, County Maith, Ireland, who died Mar 25, 1829, aged 38 yrs 124. In memory of William ,son of Stewart & Elenor KELLEY, who died Dec 13, 1844, aged 14 yrs, 1 mo, 11 dys 125. In memory of Sarah Isaac ROGERS, who died Jul 6, 1836, aged 72 yrs, 6 mos [45] 126. Died, 16 Mar 1821, Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Jesse & Sarah OLMSTED, aged 9 mos 127. Died, Aug 7, 1827, John W., son of William & Catharine O'BRYAN, aged 10 mos, 24 dys 128. Died, 5 Jan 2829, John O'BRYAN, aged 67 yrs 129. In memory of Abigil, daughter of George & Mary MERRITT, who departed this life Oct 17, 1796, aged 14 yrs, 17 dys 130. In memory of Mary, wife of George MERRITT, who departed this life Jul 5, 1799, aged 55 yrs, 6 mos, 5 dys 131. In memory of Maria, daughter of Eleazer G. & Maria WOOLSEY, who died Apr 21, 1838, aged 10 mos. ~ Rest, sweetley, sweetest, sweetest babe, ~ In this thy lonely quiet bed. ~ From pain and suffering freed, ~ Jesus, who little children blest, ~ Hath kindly biden thee to rest ~ With Him in endless day. ~ Affections love and ardent prayers, ~ Could not avert the fatal blow, ~ Or longer keep they here; ~ But in immortal memory, ~ Thy loveliness in sweet repose ~ Forever shall endure. 132. In memory of Peter C. DE WINT, Jun., who departed this life 16 Nov 1831, aged 23 yrs, 9 mos 27 dys. Mary D. Caldwell, wife of Peter C. DE WINT, Jun., b. Jun 5, 1798, d. Dec 9, 1857. ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 133. Small stone bearing the initials M. P. C. D. W. [46] 134. Sacred to the memory of Henrietta CALDWELL, daughter of Henry & Catharine CALDWELL, who departed this life Jan 25, 1819, aged 16 yrs, 1 mo, 17 dys. ~ In the midst of life we are in death 135. Ellen, wife of Henry N. CALDWELL, b. Dec 5, 1817, d. Aug 27, 1860 136. Sacred to the memory of Cornelia Pynchon CALDWELL, daughter of Harry & Catharine CALDWELL, ob. Aug 26, 1797, AE 1 yr, 1 mo, 26 dys. ~ Christ said, " Suffer the little children to come unto me. and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven." 137. Catharine, wife of Henry CALDWELL, b. Aug 23, 1768, d. Nov 14, 1827 [47] 138. Died, Sep 30, 1831, Robert A., son of William & Mary McCULLOCH, aged 2 yrs, 5 dys 139. Died, 10 Apr 1830, John LITTLE, AE 65 yrs. A native of Ireland. 140. In memory of Mary, wife of John LITTLE, who died Mar 20, 1841, aged 70 yrs 141. In memory of Mary Ann, wife of John LITTLE, w d. Jun 23, 1838, aged 30 ys 142. Died, 18 Apr 1825, James COLLER, in his 56th year. ~ A kind husband and indulgent father 143. Phebe Ann, daughter of Robert L. & Mahala WRIGHT, d. Aug 29, 1841, AE 7 mos, 29 dys ~ This lovely bud so young and fair ~ Called hence by early doom ~ Just came to show how sweet a flower ~ In Paradise would bloom 144. Erected to the memory of Michael McCROSKERY, who departed this life, Jan 9, 1830 in the 39th year of his age. ~ He was a patient sufferer under a long and providential affliction, which he bore with Christian fortitude, and resignation to his Master's will 145. Died Nov 7, 1808, Catharine,aged 1 yr, 4 mos. Also Lawrence, d. 1846, age 2 yrs, 1 mo. Children of Mary & John (BROWN?) 146. Robert KELLY, d. Nov 10, 1859, aged 75 yrs, 3 mos, 10 dys 147. William HOYLE, b. in Lancashire, England, d. mary 18, 1855, in the 83rd year of his age [48] ~ How beautiful it is for man to die; ~ Upon the walls of Zion to be call; ~ Like a watchman and wearly sentinel, ~ To put his armour off and rest in Heaven 148. Jane, wife of William HOYLE, d. Dec 1, 1847, in the 70th year of her age ~ Farewell, no more I tread your ground, ~ No more to need the gospel sound; ~ My feet have reached the heavenly shore, ~ I know no imperfection more. ~ Let friends no more my suffering mourn, ~ Nor view my relicks with concern, ! Or cause to drop the pitying tear, ~ I've got beyond the reach of fear. ~ Through tribulation sharp and long, ~ I'm brought to join the sinless throng. ~ Glory to God for every woe, ~ For every pain I felt below. Stephen, son of William & Jane HOYLE, b. May 21, 1816, d. Mar 7, 1849 149. Rapheal HOYLE, son of William & Jane HOYLE, b. 18 May 1804, in the town of Bermingham, England, and d. the 13th of Aug at Newburgh. [49] ~ That gifted soul, at whose control, ~ The canvas glowed before him, ~ Hath passed away - The night winds play ~ Their mournful requiem o'er him. 150. Jane HOYLE, daughter of William & Jane HOYLE, b. Jan 8, 1880, in the town of Lancaster, England, and d. 8 Sep 1835, at Newburgh. ~ Jesus, Savour of my soul, ~ Let me to thy bosom fly, ~ While the waves of trouble roll, ~ While the tempest still is high; ~ Hide, me, O my Saviour, hide, ~ Till the storms of life are past, ~ Safe into thy boson guide; ~ O receive my soul at last. 151. Brown stone marked E. J. A. 152. In memory of Christean, wife of John HUTCHINGS, who departed this life Aug 24, 1808, aged 24 yrs, 1 mo, 15 dys. ~ And you, my friend, look down and view, ~ The hollow, grasping tomb, ~ This gloomy prison waits for you ~ When e'er the summons comes 153. In memory of Robert GILMORE, d. Oct 16, 1852, aged 32 yrs. Also, Andrew GILMORE, d. Mar 29, 1853, aged 21 yrs. 154. John James, son of John & Margaret RINGLAND, d. Aug 1, 1835, AE 4 yrs, 8 mos 155. I. H. S. Erected by John BRANAGAN, in memory of his wife Risey, who died 16 Jul 1835, aged 48 yrs. A native of the town land of Balley, County Down, Ireland [50] 156. I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of Margaret, wife of James CRENEY, who died May 7, 1848, in the 41 yr of her age. A native of County Down, Ireland. ~ Affliction sore long time I bore ~ Physicians were in vain, ~ Till God was pleased to take me home ~ And ease me of my pain. ~ Erected by her affectionate husband. 157. In memory of David S. HILL, d. Dec25, 1837, aged 32 yrs, 2 mos, 21 dys 158. Julia Ann CROPSY, d. Sep 6, 1871, aged 77 yrs. ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 159. The grave of Phebe WOOD, who died Jul 25, 1832, AE 48 yrs 160. In memory of Hannah HAINES< d. Dec 27, 1842, aged 65 yrs, 10 mos, 22 dys 161. In memory of 3 daughters of James & Isabella RAMSEY. Achsah Ann, who died Sep 9, 1832, aged 21 mos, 4 dys; Hannah F., who died Aug 13, 1841, aged 1 yr; Isabella C., who died May 7, 1845, aged 9 yrs, 8 mos, 5 dys. ~ The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord 162. Died 22 Dec 1828, Achsah HAINES, aged 21 yrs, 7 mos, 21 dys 163. In memory of Samuel BELKNAP, son of Samuel & Mary BELKNAP, who departed this life Jun 13, 1808, aged 11 yrs, 5 mos, 4 dys 164. In memory of Anne HOLMES, wife of Burroughs HOLMES, who departed this life Aug 1, 1802, aged 65 yrs, 20 dys 165. Sacred to the memory of Burroughs HOLMES, who departed this life Nov 7, 1810, __ yrs, 10 mos [51] 166. In memory of Reuben, son of Burroughs & Anna HOLMES, who departed this life Jan 26, 1819, aged 61 yrs, 4 mos, 4 dys. ~ I go the way of all the earth and am as water spilled on the ground; Yes, my flesh shall rest in hope: For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth, and mine eyes shall not behold and not another. 167. In memory of Catharine REILLEY, who departed this life Oct 23, 1822, in the 67th year of her age. Also, her daughter Elizabeth, wife of David McWILLIAMS, who departed this life Oct 13, 1834, in the 43d year of her age. ~ When musing sorrow weeps the past, ~ And mourns the present pain,~ T'is sweet to think of peace at last, ~ And feel that death is gain. 168. Isabella, wife of James C. RAMSEY, who died Feb 22, 1853, in her 44th year. ~ She had part in the first resurrection; on such the second death hath no power. Rev. 20: 6. 169. Here was interred the mortal remains of Robert WADDINGTON, who departed this life Mar 15, 1837, in the 49th year of his age. A native of Oiley, Yorkshire, England 170. In memory of Benjamin CASE, Jr., who died Aug 9, 1823, aged 57 yrs 171. In memory of Ann D. CASE, who died Mar 2d, 1828, aged 39 yrs 172. I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of Susan DOUGHERTY, who died Sep 25, 1830, aged 23 yrs. A native of the Parish of Cloone, Co. Leitrim, Ireland ~ Requiescat in pace ~ Erected by her affectionate & loving sister, Sarah DOUGHERTY 173. In memory of Catharine, daughter of Nath. & Eliza BURLING, who died Jun 2, 1836, ae 14 yrs, 7 mos, 3 dys ~ Oh think of me when I ame dead, ~ And the wild flowers growing o'er my hear; ~ Then pity the faults and drop a tear ~ O'er the grave of her no longer here 174. In memory of John MACKIN, who died Sep 7, 1830, aged 28 yrs. Erected by his brother Charles 175. Sacred to the memory of Eliza Ann, daughter of James T. & Eliza J. MOORE, who departed this life Jun 22, 1875, aged 51 yrs, 11 mos, 8 dys. ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 176. Sacred to the memory of Eliza Jane, wife of James T. MOORE, who departed this life May 14, 1874, aged 75 yrs, 8 mos, 19 dys. ~ Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints 177. Sacred to the memory of James T. MOORE, who departed this life Jul 4, 1841, aged 45 yrs, 9 mos, 1 day. This stone erected to his memory by his affectionate widow. ~ It is appointed unto all men once to die. Heb. 9: 27 178. Died, Jun 13, 1820, James, son of James T. & Eliza MOORE, ae 1 yr, 5 mos, 10 dys. Also, 23 Aug 1832, Hellen, ae 7 mos, 5 dys 179. In memory of James W. MILLER, b. Oct 31, 1791, d. Jun 2, 2868, aged 76 yrs, 7 mos, 2 dys 180. In memory of Eliza Dobbin, wife of James W. MILLER, b. in the City of New York, Oct 7, 1799, d. May 17, 1856. Aged 56 yrs, 7 mos, 10 dys. Having been a member of the 1st Associate Reformed Church of Newburgh between 30 & 40 years. ~ It doth not yet appear what I shall be, but I know that when He shall appear I shall be like Him, for I shall see Him as he is. 181. In memory of David MILLER, b. Apr 23, 1767, d. Feb 16, 1843, aged 75 yr, 8 mos, 24 dys ~ He died in the full consolation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, of which he lived in the profession of for about fifty years. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints 182. In memory of Ann, consort of David MILLER, b. Sep 26, 1764, d. May 17, 1841, aged 76 yrs, 7 mos, 21 dys [52] ~ She finished her course in full assurance of faith, in that Saviour, whom she had served nearly sixty years as a member of his church 183. Martha M. Miller, wife of Jonah DECKER, d. Aug 2, 1865, aged 62 yrs, 17 dys 184. The grave of Charles MILLER, M.D., who died 26 Mar 1826, aged 30 yrs, 11 mos 185. Sacred to the memory of Hannah, the relict of Abel BELKNAP, Esqr., who died Jun 5, 1815, aged 61 yrs, 7 mos. ~ Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh 186. Sacred to the memory of Abel BELKNAP, Esqr., who departed this life Nov 15, 1804, aged 65 yrs, 10 mos, 2 dys. ~ In him were united all thise amiable qualities which could not fail rendering him so deservedly dear to his family and frineds. His life was such as did honor to his profession, dignified the Christian and bespoke hime the meek and sincere disciple of Jesus. ~ His body here beneath this tranquil sod ~ Shall rise renewed to everlasting bliss ~ Quickened by him whose power is infinite 187. Died, Mar 21, 1829, Isaac AMERMAN, in the 47th year of his age 188. Died, Aug 20, 1799, Robert AMERMAN, aged 1 yr, 20 dys 189. Sacred to the memory of Derrick AMERMAN, who departed this life Mar 4, 1826, in the 67th year of his age Also Mary, his wife, who departed this life Feb 24, 1835, in the 72d year of her age [53] ~ Filial love make the testimony, corresponding, it is believed, with the record on high. They walked with God, then slept with Jesus, and their flesh now rests in hope. 190. Died, Oct 6, 1797, Chancy AMERMAN, aged 1 yr, 10 mos, 27 dys 191. Alice Venetta Davis, adopted daughter of T. W. & C. A. SPENCER, b. Oct 25, 1859, d. May 4, 1876 192. Died, 18 Aug 1827, Moses B. CLARK, aged 35 yrs, 26 dys 193. In memory of Martha CLARK, who died Oct 3, 1796, aged 12 yrs, 3 mos, 8 dys 194. Here lieth the body of John BARRY, who departed this life Oct 3, A.D. 1797, aged 48 yrs 195. In memory of Hannah F. CLEMENT, who departed this life on the 4th of May, 1807, aged 20 yrs, 4 mos, 9 dys 196. In memory of Adaline CLEMENT, who departed this life Jan 7, 1814, aged 2 yrs, 8 mos, 15 dys 197. In memory of Howell BUCKINGHAM, who died Feb 20, 1793, inthe 8th month of his age. ~ Death oft destroys parents joys 198. Kate, infant daughter of Robert S. & Mary E. HALSTEAD, b. Feb 24, 1849, d. Aug 31, 1849 199. The grave of Robert S. HALSTEAD, d. Oct 18, 1854, aged 35 yrs, 5 mos, 25 dys 200. George GLACKMEYER, 1823-1896. His wife Charlotte A. Halstead, 1823-1863 201. Capt. C. HALSTEAD, d. Jun 29, 1860, aged 70 yrs, 9 mos, 26 dys [54] ~ No fading of the cheek of health forwarned us of decay; ~ No shadow from the spirit land fell round our father's way. ~ The light of his good life went down as sink behind the hill ~ The glory of a setting sun, clear, suddenly and still 202. The grave of Tabitha, wife of Capt. Charles HALSTEAD, d. Aug 8, 1850,aged 49 yrs, 3 mos, 2 dys 203. The grave of Charlotte, wife of Capr. Charles HALSTEL, d. 16 Jan 1834, aged 44 yrs. Also of Stephen Henry, their son, who died 1 Mar 1833, ae 1 yr, 4 mos, 16 dys 204. In memory of Margaret COLE, who died Aug 12th, 1833, aged 75 yrs. Also Joseph COLE, who died Sep 5, 1857, in the 80th year of his age. ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 205. Imof Sarah Elizabeth IRWIN, who died Aug 17, 1849, aged 6 mos, 17 dys. Also Margaret Jane IRWIN, who died Jun 2, 1856, aged 2 yrs, 9 mos ~ Oh, Jeney dear it is hard to part ~ It draws the cords around our heart, ~ But soon in Heaven we hope to meet, ~ And sit with you at Jesus feet 206. In memory of Henry CAUGHEY, drowned Sep 11, 1851, aged 23 yrs, 1 mo, 11 dys 207. Here lies the body of Robert CROSS, who departed this life 30 Oct 1803, aged 7 yrs 208. Here lie interred the mortal remains of William GILLESPIE. He died on the 13th of Sep 1813, aged 76 yrs. For forty years an Elder in the Church of God [55] ~ A lover of the truth as it is in Jesus; a Friend of good men; a helper of the Christian cause. His life was an example of the power of religion; his death an evidence of the peace [it ca]n bestow. Pause, Reader, [and ask] thy bosom, wether this shall ever be written, with truth over thy grave 209. Died, 5 Sep 1823, Wm. Robinson, son of Elijah & Jane SNEDEN, aged 1 yr, 8 mos, 4 dys. Also, 29 May 1824, Sarah Eunice, their daughter, aged 9 mos, 24 dys 210. In memory of Jane, wife of John ANDERSON, who departed this life Mar 6, 1815, in the 45th year of her age 211. In memory of John ANDERSON, who departed this life May 8, 1816, aged 52 yrs 212. In memory of Christianna ANDERSON, d. May 7, 1855, aged 60 yrs 213. In memory of Elizabeth GREGORY, 2d Nov 14, 1820, aged 8 yrs, 4 mos 214. In memory of Hezekiah McKUNE, who died Apr 28, 1826, aged 35 yrs, 6 mos, 11 dys 215. Died 20 Jan 1824, Hellen, wife of Robert McKUNE, in her 55th yr. ~ Go home my friend, and cease your tears, ~ I must lie here till Christ appears. ~ Repent in time, while time you have; ~ There's no repentance in the grave. 216, In memory of Robert McKUNE, who died Jul 2, 1843, aged 82 yrs, 20 dys 217. In memory of Susan, daughter of William & Sarah TAYLOR, who departed this life Dec 31, 1806, aged 4 yrs, 1 mo, 17 dys. ~ Sleep dearest babe, and take they rest; Thou are called home as is thought best. 218. Ann J. WILSON, d. Dec 13, 1893, aged 76 yrs, 8 mos, 8 dys 219. Alicia WILSON, d. Apr 25 1883, in the 72 year of her age. Isabella WILSON, d. Jul 30, 1886, in the 67th year of her age 220. In memory of Isabella, wife of Robert WILSON, who departed this life May 30, 1821, in the 37th year of her age Robert WILSON, d. Dec 2, 1863, in his 84 year 221. Sacred to the memory of John BROWN, whose earthly pilgrimage terminated Oct 1, 1825, in the 68th year of his age. ~ A sinner saved by grace. His life was turmoil; But his end was peace, through an humble hope of mercy of God in our Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. 222. Here lieth the mortal remains of Edward BROWN, who departed this life Jul 25, 1820, aged 25 yrs ~ In the humble hope of a glorious resurrection, through the merits of the Redeemer. 223. Died 24 Jul 1831, Edward, infant son of James S. & Sarah BROWN, AE 7 mos ~ Suffer little children to come unto me 224. In memory of William McKINLY, who departed this life Jul 18, 1804, in the 46th year of his age. Also, of Mary, daughter of William & Margaret McKINLEY, who departed this life Jan 14, 1816, in the 16th year of her age ~ While pity prompts the rising sign, ~ O, may this truth impress ~ With awful power, "I too must die," ~ Sink deep in every breast 225. In memory of Cornelius DE WITT, who departed this life 5, Dec, 1809, in the 28th year of his age 226. In memory of John DE WITT, who departed this life 28 Apr 1808, in the 57th year of his age [57] 227. In memory of Andrew DE WITT, who died Oct 25, 1840, in the 56 year of his age 228. Sacred to the memory of Richard DE WITT, who departed this life Nov 5, 1800, aged 18 yrs, 7 mos, 2 dys 229. In memory of Miles DE WITT, who departed this life Nov 15, 1812, in the 13th year of his age 230. In memory of Jane, daughter of James & Jane RODMAN, who died Nov 5, 1840, aged 11 yrs, 9 mos 231. The grave of James RODMAN, who departed this life Jan 6, 1805, aged 54 yrs. Also Jane, his wife, who departed this life Dec 10, 1843, aged 80 yrs 232. Died, at Newburgh, 18 Jan 1830, Sarah HARRIS, niece of John HARRIS, aged 27 yrs ~ Cheerful I leave this vale of tears, ~ Where pain and sorrow grow; ~ Welcome the day that ends my toils, ~ And every scene of woe. 233. In memory of John HARRIS, son of John & Phebe HARRIS, who departed this life Apr 9, 1808, aged 2 yrs 1 mo, 27 dys [Lines imperfect] 234. In memory of Jered POST, who departed this life Mar 17, 1808, aged 24 yrs, 1 mo, 27 dys ~ My time on earth is done, you see, ~ For the great judge hath sent for me. ~ Whose call I am ready to obey, ~ And launch into eternal day 235. In memory of Phebe HARRIS, wife of John HARRIS, who departed this life, Feb 14, 1806, aged 27 yrs, 5 mos, 19 dys ~ What e'er of mile affection was beloved, ~ Revered of virtue or of sense approved, ~ What e'er candour female bosoms know, ~ Once warmed the gentle heart, that rests below. 236. The grave of Jame AMELIA, daughter of William & Martha SUTHERLAND, who died Feb 1, 1841, aged 18 yrs, 4 mos, 9 dys 237. In memory of Lydia, daughter of William & Martha SUTHERLAND, who died Aug 27, 1844, aged 19 yrs, 6 mos 238. The grave of Mary Ann, wife of James DEGROFF, daughter of William & Mary SUTHERLAND, who died Mar 25, 1852, aged 39 ys, 1 mo, 9 dys 239. Willaim HALSTEAD d. May 23, 1866, aged 49 yrs, 9 mos, 28 dys 240. The grave of Charlotte Halstead, daughter of Thomas & Mary SMITH, d. Jan 16, 1851, aged 16 yrs, 2 mos, 5 dys. ~ So fades the lovely, blooming flower, ~ Frail smiling solace of an hour; ~ So soon our transient comforts fly, ~ And pleasures only bloom to die. 241. In memory of Dinah C. SKADEN, wife of Albertson SMITH, d. Oct 20, 1858, aged 30 yrs, 7 mos, 10 dys 242. In memory of Augusta, d. Aug 12, 1855, aged 3 mos; Mary Jane, d. Jan 9, 1858, aged 1 yr & 3 mos. Children of Augusts B. & Margaret A. GREGORY 243. The grave of Margaret Ann, wife of Augusts B. GREGORY, & daughter of Thomas G. & Jane STANBROUGH, d. May 16, 1859, aged 33 yrs, 7 mos, 1 day ~ Sleep on now and take thy rest, ~ Early called, God thought it best. ~ Make not my grave a place of tears, ~ But let the dear ones bring ~ To cheer their mother's lonely home, ~ The blossoms of the Spring 244. James B., d. Oct 14, 1870, aged 20 yrs, 7 mos, 7 dys. Eddie C., d. Apr 26, 1871, aged 1 yr, 4 mos, 14 dys. Sons of T. G. & M. H. STANBROUGH 245. In memory of Jane Eger, wife of T. G. STANBROUGH, d. May 23, 1861, aged 72 yrs, 7 mos, 27 dys ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 246. In memory of Thos. G. STANBROUGH, d. Sep 7, 1862, aged 72 yrs, 6mos, 18 dys ~ The memory of the just is blessed 247. Mary Alice, daughter of Thomas G. & Mary STANBROUGH, d. Oct 24, 1873, aged 18 yrs. 9 mos, 21 dys. ~ Be ye also ready 248. The grave of Catharine Electa, daughter of Thomas G. & Jane STANBROUGH, d. Jan 29, 1839, aged 18 yrs, 9 mos, 3 dys ~ Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him 249. Elvira Montell, wife of Peter M. STRANBROUGH, b. Mar 13, 1832, d. Nov 19, 1861. ~ For as in Adam all died, even so in Christ shall all be made alive 250. Henry T., son of P. M. & E. M. STANBROUGH, b. Jul 2, 1864, d. Nov 10, 1864 251. Jane C. LAWSON, d. Jun 1, 1868, in the 42 year of her age 252. Joseph LAWSON, d. Mar 7, 1863, in the 35th year of his age 253. John K. LAWSON, d. Apr 12, 1861, aged 39 yrs. Our dear Jennie, d. Feb 28, 1871, aged 14 yrs 254. In memory of Margaret LAWSON, who departed this life Nov 19, 1846, in the 60th year of her age ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 255. In memory of John LAWSON, who departed this life Jul 18, 1833, in the 48th year of his age [58] 256. Theodore Beza LAWSON, who departed this life, Aug 5, 1832, ae 8 yrs, 7 mos, 18 dys 257. Sacred to the memory of Robert GARDINER, who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, May 30, 1769, and ded in Newburgh, Mar 3, 1831, in the 62d year of his age; and of Jane, his wife, daughter of Benjamin SMITH, who died Aug 29 1803, aged 36 yrs, 10 mos, 20 dys [59] 258. To our dear Mother Sybil, relict of the late Robert GARDINER, b. Oct 5, 1784, d. Nov 11, 1854 [60] 259. Cicero GARDNER, d. Feb 24, 1875, aged 66 yrs, 8 mos, 12 dys 260. Died May 11, 1834, James Highland M., son of James M. & Caroline H. GARDINER, ae 5 yrs, 3 mos, 24 dys ~ Dear boy, farewell, but for a time; To God who gave thee we resign.

NOTES [31] Son of Francis & Eunice Watkins CRAWFORD & brother of David CRAWFORD. His widow married John FARNUM [32] Lydia, daughter of Jonathan BELKNAP, second wife of Francis CRAWFORD, died without issue. [33] Mr. LEWIS was a bookseller and binder. In association with one CROWELL, he published in Newburgh in 1812 a Federal or anti-war paper, called "The Orange County Patriot and Spirit of '76" [34] The memory of the DONNALLY's will remain for many years through the published "Recollections of James, son of Peter." [35] Associate of David CRAWFORD in commercial business, now represented by his sons, Wm. O. & John D. MAILLER. He was an excellent citizen. [36] George GORDON was a dealer in watches and clocks in Newburgh for a quarter of a century, with a place of business on the S. W. corner of Water & Second Streets. He was a native of Ireland and the first (1800) in his line of business in the town. [37] John MacCAULEY, the father of these children, was an active merchant, trader and hotel keeper in Newburgh after the war of the Revolution [See Eager's Hist. Orange Co., p 178] [37a] Son of Moses KIMBALL by his second wife [38] Father of Moses, Thomas, and other children who have honorable record in the history of the town. He was a carpenter and builder. [39] James C. CLARK was the first professional barber, haircutter, wig-maker, etc. in Newburgh. He was noted for his excentric character, but was not the less an honorable and successful man in his business. His son Theodore, named above, was a compositor; his son George died at Rhinebeck, was a printer and editor. His daughter Eliza married and died elsewhere. [40] Rev. Samuel FOWLER was a native of Newburgh and one of the earliest converts here to Methodism. He entered the ministry in 1793, and in 1820 was the first stationed pastor of the First M. E. Church, now Trinity. [41] Samuel FOWLER & Charity Purdy FOWLER were father and mother of Rev. Samuel FOWLER. It was at their residence in Middlehope that Methodism was cradled in Newburgh. [42] A notice in the Pliitical Index of Jan 7, 1824, states that Mrs. COLLINS was a native of New Jersey, but form many years a resident of Newburgh and among its first settlere; that her relations were very extensive, "she having arrived at the title of great-great-grandparent." She was deprived of sight & hearing for several years before her death. [43] In 1795, John DA SYLVA came to Marlborough with Mr. John Joseph Alexis ROBERT, a French gentleman, who had for some years resided in the island of San Domingo, and at the outbreak of the insurrection of the slaves, fled to New York with his household slaves. ROBERT & DA SYLVA opened a store at Marlborough, where they carried on business in such merchandise as was at that day commonly kept in country stores. The firm was dissolved by the death of Mr. DA SYLVA in March, 1806. Mr. ROBERT remained in this country until the year 1814, when he returned with his family to France. (J.W.F) [44] A descendant of William BRADFORD, second Governor of Plymouth Colony and a signer of the Mayflower compact. [45] David W. BATE - place of burial uncertain - died March 17, 1859 at 72, but presumed to have been in the plot marked by the gravestones of Sarah Isaac ROGERS. He was a native of Shawangunk, Ulster County, and son of Jame BATE, A. D. Q., of the army of the Revolution. He was brigadier-major in the war of 1812, and was severly wounded in action Oct 27, 1813. He was admitted to the bar of Orange County in 1811, entered in partnership with William ROSS, and later was senior member of the firm BATE & McKISSOCK. He was supervisor for several terms, and was elected County Judge in 1847, serving with great credit to himself and his profession. His first wife of Harriet M. ISAACS, who was (presumably) buried in the same plot. His second wife was a Mrs. POLHAMUS. He left no children. [46] Evidently a child of Mary & Peter C. DeWINT [47] Harry CALDWELL was postmaster at Newburgh 1799-1802 [48] William HOYLE was a tailor and clothier; father of Mark C. & Raphael HOYLE, and Mrs. D. G. LEONARD. He was a substantial member of St. George's Church [49] Raphael HOYLE was a landscape and portrait painter of no little talent. Some of his painting survive, among other a favorite view of Newburgh. [50] The sign of the cross or the letters I. H. S. on this and many other monuments indicates a member of the R. C. Church, which had no burial ground here at the time. [51] An early settler of Middlehope, who gave to the town several useful and honorable descendants, among other Gilbert HOLMES. [52] David MILLER was son of Johannes MILLER of Montgomery. James too was son of David, and Mrs. DECKER was his sister. The family is now represented in Newburgh by Hon. James W. MILLER [53] A very respectable family of whom no representatives remain in Newburgh. Derric AMMERMAN was Quartermaster in the Revolution for many years, later was master of the packet sloop "Siren", sailing between Newburgh and New York. His wife was a BELKNAP [54] Capt. Charles HALSTEAD died on board the barge "Minisink", of which he was master, from disease of the heart [55] Father of William G. GILLESPIE, noted later [56] A refugee from Ireland for particpating in the rebellion of 1798; founder of the Universal store, later conducted by his sons, John & James S. BROWN [57] One of the principal projectors of the Newburgh and Cochecton turnpike, and to which he gave his life by disease contracted in its construction. [58] John LAWSON, of the firm Wear & Lawson, dealers in hardware, whose children lie by his side, of whom John Knox LAWSON was a young man of especial activity in public affairs and in the Fire Department, of which he was Chief Engineer 1855-6. Joseph LAWSON died in service in the 165th Regiment. [59] Robert GARDNER followed several occupations at different times - clerk, storekeeper, captain of a sloop, painter, etc.; was connected with the Fire Department, captain of a company in the war of 1812, and altogether a respected and useful man. Dr. James M. GARDNER, Cicero and Lewis W. were his sons. [60] Sybell BURR, second wife of Robert GARDNER INDEX