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 [61] through [95] will be found at the end of the page.]

SOUTH SECTION, or No. IV 1. In memory of Thomas WETHERHEAD, d. Apr 4, 1842, aged 35 yrs, 3 dys. Also, Edwin, d. Jun 19, 1859, aged 2 mos, 14 dys 2. Died 9 Aug 1830, Emma Frances, infant daughter of Albert G. & Hannah HOBBIE, ae 7 mos, 10 dys 3. In memory of Ann, wife of Barnard CONDULEN, who died May 3, 1845, aged 27 yrs 4. Died 18 Apr 1831, David HUTCHASON, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, ae 31 yrs, 6 dys 5. I. H. S. Sacred to the memory of Thomas DUNN, a Native of the County of Roscomon, Ireland, who departed this life May 20th 1844, aged 26 yrs. This stone was erected by William DUNN. ~ May his soul rest in peace. Amen ~ 6. Plain stone marked D. T. 7. In memory of Jane MILLAR, daughter of James & Christena MILLAR, who died Nov 17, 1841, aged 8 yrs, 2 dys ~ Yet Leaves again will clothe ~ The trees, and lilies wave beneath ~ The breeze, When spring coms smiling hither; ~ And friends who parted at the tomb, ~ May yet renew their loveliest bloom, ~ And meet in heaven together ~ 8. Sacred to the memory of Edward WATSON, who departed this life 18 Apr, 1809, aged 36 yrs, 8 mos 9. In memory of Charles Henry, son of Isaac & Elizabeth THOMSON, d. Mar 1, 1831, ae 1 yr, 10 mos 19 dys. Also, Thomas, son of Thomas & Elizabeth BROWN, d. Apr 6, 1840, ae 8 mos, 20 dys ~ Suffer little children to come unto me. and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven ~ 10. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Tunis H. & Mary Ann BLACKWELL, b. Apr 7, 1830, d. Jun 7, 1851. ~ Beneath this stone in sweet repose ~ Is laid a mother's dearest pride, ~ A flower that scarce waked to life ~ And light and beauty ere it died. ~ God in his wisdom has recalled ~ The precious boon his love had given, ~ And though the casket moulders here, ~ The gem is sparkling now in Heaven ~ 11. In memory of Mary TICE, who departed this life Jun 5, 1814, aged 46 yrs, 4 mos, 11 dys 12. John Thomas, son of James & Hannah BUCHANAN, d. 18 Dec 1831, ae 3 yrs, 1 mo, 20 dys ~ Happy infant early blest, ~ Rest in peaceful slumbers, rest ~ 13. Died 13, Feb 1833, Philenor, wife of Samuel GRIGGS, in her 69 year 14. In memory of Samuel GRIGGS, who died Dec 1, 1820, aged 60 yrs 15. In memory of Isaac WATKINS, who died Nov 1, 1830, aged 17 ~ Oh, death walk on! ! ! ~ Thy days are numbered ~ 16. Died Jul 17, 1827, Martha WATKINS, aged 36 yrs, 11 mos, 3 dys. ~ Her much loved form ~ Under this sod, ~ Her happy soul ~ Rests with her God ~ 17. Martha, wife of William CLOW, who died Aug 14, 1831, aged 34 yrs, 11 mos, 15 dys ~ Her race was short, ~ Her rest is sweet, ~ Her views devine, ~ Her bliss complete. ~ 18. In memory of William HARRIS, who departed this life Feb 10, 1828, aged 57 yrs 19. In memory of Hannah, wife of William HARRIS, who died Aug 25, 1834, in the 59 year of her age 20. In memory of Mary Smith, wife of David PERRY, who died Sep 22, 1835, aged 80 yrs 21. In memory of David PERRY< who died Sep 16, 1834, aged 84 yrs 22. In memory of Francis G. PERRY, who died Apr 14, 1835, in the 25th year of his age 23. A plain stone inscribed A.A. INNIS 24. John H. HELMS, d. Apr 15, 1845, aged 67 yrs ~ As you are now so once was I, ~ As I am now so you must be, ~ Prepare to die and follow me ~ 25. Died 11 Oct 1830, Maria Ann, daughter of John & Mary HELMS, ae 23 yrs. ~ See the gentle Shepherd stand ~ With all engaging charms, ~ Hark! how he calls the tender lambs ~ And folds them in his arms. ~ Permit them to approach, he cries, ~ Nor scorn their humble name, ~ For t'was to bless such as these ~ The Lord of angels came. ~ 26. In memory of Harriet, daughter of Thomas & Margaret HUME, who died Mar 29, 1844, aged 2 yrs 27. In memory of Mary E., daughter of John & Mary NOYES, who died [the remainder illegible] 28. In memory of Jane CASEY, who died 17 Jun 1824, in the 52d year of her age ~ Ah! no, 'tis not the dead demand our tears, ~ But for ourselves. Alas! our sorrows flow, ~ We joy in her escape from grief and fears ~ To where the tree of life and pleasures grow. ~ 29. In memory of George CASEY, who died 2 Sep 1831, in the 78th year of his age ~ Softly his fainting head he lay, ~ Upon his Maker's breast; ~ His Maker kiss'd his soul away, ~ And laid his flesh to rest ~ 30. Elizabeth JENNINGS, d. Jun 22, 1851, aged 66 yrs, 5 mos ~ The sweet remembrance of the just, ~ Shall flourish when they sleep in dust ~ 31. In memory of Denis D., son of William & Elizabeth JENNINGS, b. Jul 31,1824, d. Sep 4, 1839, aged 15 yrs, 1 mo, 4 dys 32. Mr. William JENNINGS, d. Sep 18, 1826, in the 54 year of his age ~ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Yea, saith the spirit; for they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them ~ 33. Here lies the body of Sally Jane, daughter of William & Elizabeth JENNINGS, who departed this life Feb 5, 1818, aged 8 yrs, 4 mos, 23 dys. ~ Sleep on, my child, and take thy rest God called you hence -- he thought it best ~ 34. In memory of Sarah GREGORY, wife of Ezra GREGORY, of Bridgeport, Connect., who died Jan 26, 1816, in the 60th year of her age 35. In memory of John, son of George & Elizabeth FLEMING, who died Apr 15, 1843, ae 1 yr, 6 mos, 2 dys 36. In memory of Nathaniel FLEMING, who died Jan 15, 1848, aged 45 yrs 37. Died Sep 11, 1832, Margaret, daughter of William & Eliza FLEMING, ae 12 yrs, 11 mos 38. In memory of Mary, daughter of Joseph S. & Isabella PERRY, b. in the town of Newburgh, on 13 Jun 1820, d. in the City of New York, 7 May 1845 39. In memory of Catharine PERRY, who died Nov 13, 1835, in the 23rd year of her age 40. In memory of James Walter CHASE, who died Jul 23, 1836, ae 3 yrs, 11 mos, 23 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 ~ 41. Erected to the memory of Francis MAGENNIS, who departed this life Apr 7, 1827, int he 34th year of his age 42. Died May 16, 1824, Rachel, daughter of Roswell & Maria BENEDICT, aged 2 yrs, 20 mos, 2 dys 43. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of John HABERMEHL, who died Apr 10, 1845, aged 23 yrs, 10 mos, 20 dys 44. The grave of Isabella, daughter of Robert & Agnes NUT, who died Jan 15, 1832, aged 3 yrs, 4 mos, 6 dys 45. In memory of Esther Fleming, wife of Robert WALLACE, d. Mar 12, 1848, in the 28th year of her age 46. In memory of Agnes, daughter of James & Mary FLEMMING, who died Apr 26, 1830, ae 4 yrs, 9 mos, 28 dys 47. 1792, Died Susan STUART ~ Her children rejoice in their tears, for in humble faith they know that her Redeemer liveth. In him they trust ere long to meet her. ~ 48. In memory of Jacob MANDEVILL, who departed this life, 24 Feb 1801, aged 39 yrs, 21 dys 49. In memory of Julianer MANDEVILL, daughter of Jacob & Julianer MANDEVILL, who departed this life Jul 15, 1794, aged 2 yrs, 5 mos 50. In memory of Mary MANDEVILL, who departed this life 10 Nov 1802, aged 71 yrs, 8 mos, 20 dys 51. In memory of Martha REEVE, daughter of Benjamin S. & Mary REEVE, who departed this life Nov 13, 1809, aged 20 yrs, 4 mos, 27 dys. ~ The last token of parental affection ~ 52. In memory of Mary, Consort of Benjamin S. REEVE, who departed this life, May 4, 1813, aged 43 yrs, 3 mos, 22 dys. ~ The last token of conjugal affection ~ 53. In memory of Jolanna GOLDSMITH, who died Dec 8, 1836, aged 60 yrs, 10 mos, 29 dys 54. Died, 21 Jul 1835, Jane Ann CLOUGH, wife of Rev. Simon CLOUGH, of New York City, aged 39 yrs, 11 mos, 22 dys, and mother of Frederick William Decoudres, who was lost on board the Sloop Neptune, 23 Nov 1824, aged 8 yrs, 5 mos, and lies interred at her left hand. [98] 55. In memory of Samuel PATTON, who died Apr 5, 1842, aged 30 yrs. ~ Therefore, be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh ~ 56. In memory of William MAXWELL, who died May 7, 1846, aged 58 yrs. A native of County Down, Ireland. 57. In memory of Jane MAXWELL, who died Aug 29, 1836, aged 19 yrs. ~ Friends and physicians could not save, ~ This mortal body from the grave; ~ We hope her spirit has gone above, ~ For to enjoy our Saviour's love. ~ 58. In memory of Anges, daughter of John & Agnes FITCHEY, d. Aug 1831, aged 6 mos. 59. In memory of Henry Smith, son of Eveline E. BURNDAGE, d. Nov 18, 1835, ae 1 yr, 9 mos, 2 dys ~ Who was willing to depart and leave this mortal shore, ~ To where sickness, pain and care will never reach him more, ~ O! yes, methinks in peaceful hope of that sweet rest on high, ~ He did resign his soul to him who once for him did die. ~ 60. Died, Aug 31, 1827, Nathaniel W. BRUNDAGE, aged 71 yrs, 7 mos, 19 dys 61. In memory of Miles WATSON, who died 18 Aug, 1798, aged 65 yrs 62. Died Aug 5, 1832, Sarah E., daughter of Lemuel & Abigail MARSON, ae 1 mo, 15 dys 63. In memory of Esther, wife of George MECKLEM, who departed this life Feb 24, 1808, aged 22 yrs, 5 mos, 7 dys. Also, William MECKLEM, her son, who departed this life Feb 19, 1818, aged 5 weeks, 1 day 64. Elizabeth W., daughter of George & Jane McCANN, d. Oct 5, 1843, ae 10 yrs, 9 mos 65. Margaret A., daughter of George & Jane McCANN, d. Sep 28, 1843, ae 10 yrs, 9 mos 66. Sacred to the memory of Thomas GREENFIELD, who departed this life, Dec 13, 1856, aged 51 yrs, 9 mos, 5 day. A native of Tullymakill, County Down, Ireland. ~ Farewell, my friends, my life is past, ~ My love for you so long did last; ~ Now for me no more trouble take, ~ But love one another for my sake ~ 67. Sacred to the memory of Agnes, wife of Michael GREENFIELD, who departed this life Mar 2, 1858, aged 67 yrs, 6 mos. A native of Tullymankill, Co. Down, Ireland ~ Though o'er thy gragil form the dust is thrown, ~ Thy image live enshrined within our hearts, ~ And those true virtues which so brightly shone, ~ In swee remembrance still some light imparts; ~ But, ah, 'tis all thou hast, Oh! death to claim, ~ The spirit hast escaped thy chilling power; ~ Thrown of its weight of earthliness to gain ~ A crown of life, and dwell in heaven's own bower. ~ 68. Died 25, Mar 1829, Amos VHITNEY, a native of Boston, aged 33 yrs ~ Be ye also ready. ~ 69. In memory of Isabella, wife of Robert McCUTCHEON, who died Jul22, 1846, aged 45 yrs, 2 mos, 21 dys. Also, Margaret Ann McCUTCHEON, who died Sep 2, 1841, aged 1 yr, 4 mos, 13 dys. Also Isabella, who died Jun 22, 1846, aged 9 mos, 2 dys 70. The grave of Daniel CARLISLE, who departed this life Jan 3, 1831, aged 63 yrs, 11 mos, 8 dys. A native of the County Down, Ireland 71. Sacred to the memory of William CARLISLE, a native of County Down, Ireland, who died Dec 17, 1840, aged 47 yrs, 10 mos, 17 dys. ~ Frend rever'd, this small memorial take, ~ 'Tis all, alas, a sorrowful wife can make; ~ On this frail stone to mark her husband's worth, ~ And claim the spot which holds the sainted earth ~ 72. The grave of three children of William & Elizabeth CARLISLE, who died young. 73. In memory of Margaret F., daughter of John & Sarah McCUTCHEON, who died Mar 25, 1836, ae 1 yrs, 4 mos, 29 dys 74. In memory of Agnes, wife of William GLASS, of New York, d.25 May 1840, aged 28 yrs, 9 mos, 25 dys. ~ And Jesus said unto her, "I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." ~ 75. In memory of Jane, wife of Hugh McCUTCHEON, who departed this life Oct 13, 1831. A native of County Down, Ireland, aged 60 yrs 76. [East] John HAYS, d. Jan 29, 1845, aged 30 yrs. ~ Mother and sister cease to mourn, wipe every eye, ~ The righteous soul will never die ~ [West] Rowland HAYS, d. Dec 23, 1841, aged 28 yrs. Hugh HAYES, d. Mar 12, 1843, aged 20 yrs. 77. In memory of John Wickham CORWIN, son of Eli. H. & Mary CORWIN, who died Dec 29, 1812, aged 1 yr, 11 mos 78. In memory of Thomas McCREERY, who died Feb 28, 1842, aged 63 yrs 79. Sacred to the memory of Bruester J., son of Daniel & Prona CORWIN, who died Oct 2, 1816, aged 1 yr, 3 mos, 26 dys. Hannah Jane CORWIN,d. Feb 20, 1828, aged 4 yrs, 7 dys 80. Died Jun 10, 1829, Eleanor, wife of Timothy WOOD, aged 69 yrs, 8 mos 81. Plain stone marked H. W. 82. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth VELTMAN, who departed this life Mar 29, 1853, aged 73 yrs, 1 mo 83. In memory of Francis BROWN, who departed this life Jul22, 1819, aged 56 yrs, 2 mos, 7 dys ~ In him shone conspicuously the Saint, the Father and the Husband ~ 84. In memory of Francies BROWN, who died Jan 11, 1803, in the 34 year of her age 85. Here lies the body of Isabella BUSHFIELD, wife of James BUSHFIELD, who departed this life 13 Mar, 1804, aged 59 yrs. ~ In silence here I lie, confined to my tomb, ~ Until that great and general day, when saints will be brought home; ~ When my Saviour, Jesus, bids me rise, to take my seat above, ~ Forever with the blood washed throng to sing redeeming Love ~ 86. In memory of Jane BUSHFIELD, who died Feb 17, 1826, aged 36 yrs, 5 mos 87. The grave of Martha Emily WRIGHT, b. Sep 11, 1835, d. Brooklyn, N.Y., May 17, 1897 [99] 88. Frederick E. S. WRIGHT, son of George W. & Hannah WRIGHT, b. in Newburgh, Sep 9, 1843, Enlisted at Brooklyn in Co. B, 14th Reg. N. Y. S. M., Sep 6, 1862; Wounded at Gettsburg, Jul 1, died in Hospital at that place Jul 27, 1863. ~ Be still and know that I ame God, ~ And humbly bow beneath His rod, ~ And saying, with faith in Jesus blood, ~ "Thy will be done." ~ Though clouds and darkness round thee lower, ~ Remember his Almighty power, ~ And say in sorrow's trying hour, ~ "Thy will be done." ~ And when on earth our days are o'er, ~ We'll meet the "Loved Ones" gone before; ~ Wherever on that peaceful shore ~ His will is done ~ 89. In memory of Martha, wife of Samuel WRIGHT, who departed this life Dec 18, 1818, aged 33 yrs, 5 mos, 7 dys ~ My flesh shall slumber in the ground, ~ Till the last trumpets' joyful sound. ~ Then burst the chains in sweet surprise, ~ And in my Saviour's image rise. ~ 90. Sacred to the memory of Samuel WRIGHT, who departed this life Feb 15, 1859, aged 83 yrs, 9 mos [100] 91. In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Samuel WRIGHT, who departed this life Jul 14, 1803, aged 27 yrs, 10 mos, 25 dys 92. [West] Elizabeth H. d. Sep 11, 1826, aged 7 mos, 20 dys. John W., d. Mar 9, 1836, aged 5 yrs, 11 mos. George W., jun., d. Jun 14, 1841, aged 2 yrs, 7 mos, 11 dys. William B., d. Aug 14, 1842, aged 7 mos, 24 dys. Children of George W. & Hannah WRIGHT. [East] Sacred to the memory of Hannah Sands, wife of Geo. W. WRIGHT, d. Jun 22, 1881, aged 77 yrs. 93. Sacred to the memory of George W. WRIGHT, d. Nov 25, 1874, aged 74 yrs, 4 mos 94. In memory of James T., son of Christopher & Mary GALLOW, d. Jun 30, 1835, ae 11 yrs, 10 mos, 24 dys. Also Josephine, who died Dec 19, 1840, ae 3 yrs, 5 mos, 15 dys. 95. In memory of Eliza, wife of Joseph FRENCH, who died May 7, 1848, aged 42 yrs, 1 mos 96. In memory of Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph & Eliza FRENCH, who died Oct 28, 1842, aged 4 yrs, 6 mos, 8 dys 97. Broken stone, inscription wanting 98. In memory of Tabitha FRENCH, who died Apr 2, 1839, aged 64 yrs, 15 dys 99. In memory of Joseph FRENCH, who died Apr 22, 1832, aged 57 yrs, 7 mos, 1 day [101] 100. In memory of Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Albert & Phebe Ann NOE, who died Agu 10, 1836, aged 1 yr, 11 mos, 18 dys ~ As the sweet flower that scents the morn, ~ But withers in the rising day, ~ Thus lovely was this infant's dawn, ~ Thus swiftly fled its life away. ~ 101. In memory of Martha, daughter of William & Martha MAXWELL, d. Oct 24, 1864, aged 26 yrs, 4 mos, 17 dys 102. In memory of William MAXWELL, who died Jul 27, 1868, aged 44 yrs, 1 mo, 22 dys ~ How blest the righteous when he dies, ~ When sinks a weary sould to rest, ~ How mildly Beams the closing eyes, ~ How gentley heaves the expiring breast. ~ A holy quiet reigns around, ~ A calm which life nor death destroys, ~ Nothing disturbs that peace profound, ~ Which his unfettered soul enjoys ~ Also Susie L., only daughter of William & Martha MAXWELL, d. Aug 7, 1868, aged 1 yr, 9 mos, 23 dys. ~ Alas, how changed that lovely flower, ~ Which bloomed and cheered our heart; ~ Fair fleeting comfort of an hour, ~ How soon we're called to part ~ 103. In memory of Mary Maxwell, wife of Michael W. THORP, who died Oct 22, 1860, aged 27 yrs, 11 dys ~ Thou'st gone to the grave, ~ We no longer behold thee, ~ Nor tread the rough path ~ Of the world by thy side; ~ But the wide arms of mercy, ~ Are spread to enfold thee, ~ And sinners may home, ~ Sine the sinless have died. ~ 104. In memory of Margaret Ann, daughter of Robert & Jane SMITH, d. May 22, 1838, ae 4 yrs, 6 mos, 6 dys 105. In memory of William MAXWELL, who died, Apr 9, 1853, aged 74 yrs 106. In memory of Martha, wife of William MAXWERLL, d. Jan 1, 1865, aged 66 yrs, 10 mos, 28 dys 107. In memory of George, son of Wm. & Martha MAXWELL, who died Aug 30. 1832, aged 5 mos, 8 dys 108. In memory of David, who died Aug 23, 1850, aged 21 yrs, 1 mo, 16dys. Also Isaac who died Aug 20, 1850, aged 6 yrs, 7 mos. Sons of William & Martha MAXWELL 109. Sacred to the memory of Mary CROPSEY, who departed this life May 22, 1839, in the 50th year of her age 110. In memory of William PEACEY, Esq., who died Feb 15, 1836, aged 33 yrs. A native of Pardon Hill, near Winchcomb, Gloucestershire, England. 111. In memory of Robert LAWSON, b. Jan 15, 1785, d. Mar 28, 1856 112. Sacred to the memory of Nancy, wife of Robert LAWSON, who died Aug 21, 1849, aged 58 yrs, 5 mos, 17 dys. ~ And while living, a kind and devoted wife and mother ~ 113. The grave of Elmira, daughter of Robert & Nancy LAWSON, wife of John R. WILTSID, d. Jan 16, 1843, aged 28 yrs, 7 mos, 14 dys. ~ Gone but not lost, ~ For in memory still cherished ~ Lives the spirit loved most; ~ The dust only has perished. ~ 114. In memory of Andrew STEWART, who died Dec 22, 1844, aged 57 yrs. A native of Argyleshire, Scotland. 115. Sacred to the memory of Mary STEWART, wife of Robert WALLACE, who departed this life Jul 27, 1849, aged 28 yrs. ~ Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God ~ 116. In memory of Francis A., wife of Peter DURLAND, who departed this life Aug 17, 1838, aged 26 yrs, 8 mos 117. Ruth, wife of Richard DUBOIS, d.Jun 25, 1865, aged 39 yrs, 1 mo, 21 dys 118. Died 26 Jul, 1828, Zachariah DUBOIS, in the 31 year of his age 119. The grave of Ruth, wife of Zachariah DUBOIS, who died 11 Oct 1826, aged 28 yrs, 6 mos, 22 dys. ~ She was kind, tender and affectionate ~ 120. [East] Harriet Jackson, d. Jul 18, 1853, aged 29 dys. Andrew, d. Oct 27, 1858, aged 7 yrs, 2 mos, 20 dys. [North] Children of John & Clarissa STEWART 121. [East] John STEWART, b. Apr 3, 1823, d. Feb 7, 1883. Clarissa C. Jackson, b. Jun 28, 1826, d. Dec 7, 1870. Annie C. Hammond, d. Nov 15, 1878, aged 30 yrs, 10 mos, 28 dys [West] Margaret STEWART, d. Mar 14, 1849, aged 50 yrs. Emily STEWARD, b. Feb 5, 1859, d. Feb 9, 1871 122. The grave of Flora, wife of Alexander PROUDFOOT, d. 7 Jun 1831, aged 27 yrs, 9 mos [103] 123. Plain stone without inscription 124. John PROUDFOOT, 7th N. Y. Independend Battery, Vols., d. Mar 4, 1884, aged 57 yrs 125. Elizabeth Ann WILSON, d. Mar 22, 1827, aged 22 yrs 126. Elizabeth WILSON, d. 9 Aug 1821, aged 56 yrs 127. ~ He is faithful and true that has promised ~ In memory of Helen, daughter of Alexander & Janet STEELE, b. Apr 29, 1820, d. Sep 21, 1830. Also of Alexander, 16 Aug 1831, ae 18 dys 128. Why seek ye thee living among the dead. In memory of Jenet, wife of Alexander STEELE, a native of Mid Lortian, Scotland, aged 58 yrs. Also, their daughter Barbara Balfour, a native of Newburgh, Fifeshire, Scotland, in her 35th yr 129. By a beloved daughter. Mother. Sarah LEDYARD, b. Dec 22, 1789, d. Mar 29, 1866 ~ Unto thee, O God, I commend my spirit ~ 130. In memory of John LEDYARD, b. at Groton, Conn., FEb 27, 1794, d. at Newburgh, N. Y., Apr 3, 1854 [104] ~ Our hearth is desolate ~ 131. Mary Osborne, Relict of Robert BLAIR, d. Oct 26, 1841, aged 73 yrs, 2 mos, 8 dys ~ A tender mother ~ 132. Died 27 Jul 1827, William,son of John & Sarah LEDYARD, ae 1 yr, 11 mos, 2 dys 133. Stone without inscription 134. In memory of Margaret TRUMPORE, who died Apr 11, 1845, in the 84th year of her age. ~ there the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest ~ 135. Died 15 Aug 1825, Elcy Ward, wife of Isaac & Elizabeth TRUMPORE, aged 5 yrs, 6 mos, 21 dys 136. In memory of Caroline A. C., daughter of Thomas PHILIPS, Jr., who died Feb 7, 1845, in the 24th year of her age 137. Thomas PHILLIPS, Jr., d. Sep 23, 1827, aged 37 yrs, 11 mos, 15 dys. Also his wife Sarah M. Seely, d. Sep 26, 1870, aged 67 yrs. [105] ~ b24 ~ 138. Erected to the memory of John WOOD, who left New York, Monday afternoon, Aug 6, 1827, to visit his friends at Newburhg, and was drowned near this village the same evening, in the 32 year of his age [two lines illegible] ~ Silent grave, to thee I trust, ~ This precious part of worthy dust; ~ Keep it safe, O sacred tomb, ~ Until a wife shall ask for room. ~ 139. Erected in memory of Rebecca, relict of John WOOD, who died 16 Nov 1828, aged 22 yrs, 10 mos, 4 dys ~ My Lord did call, I obey ~ To meet and with him dwell; ~ The last great debt I now have paid, ~ And bid this world farewell ~ 140. In memory of Thomas, son of John D. & Harriet Amelia PHILLIPS, who died 2 Dec 1829, aged 1 yr, 7 mos, 12 dys. Also James Duffie, their son, who died 9 Feb 1837, aged 1 yr, 6 mos, 2 dys. ~ God took thee in his mercy [remainder illegible] ~ 141. In memory of William PHILLIPS, who departed this life Aug 11, 1832, aged 63 yrs, 5 mos, 1 day

NOTES [96] Dr. David FOWLER came to Newburgh after the war of the Revolution, locating first near Marlborough, but later hoding the family residence on Liberty Street. He was highly esteemed in his profession and was especially active in refounding St. George's Episcopal Church. Gilbert Ogden FOWLER, his son, was a lawyer, member of Assembly, Judge of County Cour & Court of Common Pleas, Major General of Militia, etc., and died while President of the Highland Bank of Newburgh [97] Near this stone is buried the body of Julia Gray, wife of Thomas ESTABROOK, d. Apr 9, 1831, aged 42 yrs. [98] The disaster to the packet sloop "Neptune" was the most terrible that ever occurred on the Hudson. Some twenty-five or thirty lives were lost. The body of the boy was brought to Newburgh. The mother rests by its side. [99] No stone marks this grave. Its occupant was the daughter of Geo. W. & Hannah WRIGHT. She was active in musical circles for a number of years. [100] Samuel WRIGHT was the brother of William B. WRIGHT, Judge of the Court of Appeals, and of Geo. W. WRIGHT. He was a ship carpenter by trade. [101] Joseph FRENCH kept the Steamboat Hotel, on Second Street. It was in his parlors that St. George's Church was reorganized by Rev. John BROWN. [102] Robert LAWSON was a grocer and for many terms member of the Board of Trustees of the village. Herman, Robert and George LAWSON were sons. No surviving descendants remain here. Near this grave are buried the bodies of Samuel PARMENTER, who died Jun 29, 1841, aged 50 yrs; his wife, Eliza Crane, who died Sep 14, 1849. Charles J., their son, wh died in 1826, aged about three yrs., and Susan E. C., their daughter, who died in 1856, aged 26 yrs. Mr. PARMENTER was a school teacher, editor of the Newburgh Gazette, mathematician, statistician and surveyor. Brigadier-General Stephen C. PARMENTER was his son. [103] To the south of this stone is buried the body of Flora Delzel, wife to John WATSON, b. in Scotland, d. in Newburg, 1830. To the north of this stone are buried Eliza, aged 5 mos; Ada, aged 8 yrs, 2 mos, and George William, aged 2 mo., children of John & Eliza PROUDFOOT. Also Ann HOUSEMAN, wife of John HOUSEMAN, d. 1871, and Mary Jane HOUSEMAN, d. Mar 1876, aged 61 yrs [104] An active man in his day and generation, and a man of ability. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the village and it's President. He has no descendants residing here. [105] Thomas PHILLIPS, Jr., was a builder. The late Mrs. John H. SANXAY, who married second, John R. GORHAM, was a daughter. SEELY was the name of Mrs. PHILLIPS second husband. She was a GARDNER.