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TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS IN THE OLD LANCASTER CEMETERY, SENECA CO, N Y
CONTRIBUTED BY Wm AUSTIN M D
Win H Sutton, d March 25, 1843, aged 37 yrs, 6 Mo., 23 d
Ann, wife of Joseph Sutton,d Nov 3, 1852,aged 70 yrs.,9 mo,26d
Joseph Sutton, d Feb 26, 1824, aged 42 yrs., 12 d
Mary, wife of Benjamin Sutton, d Sept 12,1825 in the 50th year of her age
Benjamin Sutton, d Nov 12, 1836, in the 73d year of his age
Louis, dau. of Jesse and Lucinda Clark, d Jan 24, 1822, aged 11 mo.
Sally Clark, wife of Berney, d. Oct. 15, 1825, aged 65 yrs.
David Dunnet,native of Scotland, d. March 1,1802; aged 48 yrs.
J.Faster, d April 1,1812,aged 32 yrs
Joshua Hallock d. Sept 16,1808,aged 74 yrs.,6 mo.,14 d.
Submit,wife of Joshua Hallock d. Mar.17,1819. Aged 74 yrs.
Alexander Simpson, d Feb 7, 1815,aged 47 yrs,5 mo,12 d.
Dolly,wife of Alex Simpson,d Jan.17,1815,aged 69 yrs 7mo.
Rebecca Lemmon, d July 24,1814,aged 9 mo
Anthony Simpson d Aug 6, 1842 aged 68 yrs.,7mo., 6 d.
Jemima,wife of Anthony Simpson,d June 1,1859, aged 80yrs.,11 mo,15d
Susan wife of John Simpson,d July 14,1872,aged 58 yrs.4mo.16d.
Almira M.,wife of F.E Bodine, d March11,1861,aged 26 yrs.,1 MO.,20d.
Sally Swarthout, wife of Wm.,d Aug.23,1820,aged 22 yrs,4mo,10d
Phebe Ann, dau of Wm.Swarthout, d.Aug 14, 1820,aged 1yr.,10 MO.,13 d.
Sarah C, dau.of Saml. and Rebecca Furman, d May 4,1851,aged 23 yrs.,8 mo12d.
Jemirna Jane, wife of G.W.Swarthout, d Sept.24, 1847,aged 29 yrs,11mo.15 d
Samuel S, son of Sam’l and Rebecca Furman,d Jan.28,1847,aged 23yrs,1mo,11da
Eliza, dau. Of Sam'l and Rebecca Furman, d. July II, 1842, aged 22 yrs., 5 MO., 28 d
James Bailey, d March 12, 1826, aged 74 yrs.
Rhoda Bailey, wife of James, d.Aug 20, 1819, in the 66th year of her age
Louisa, wife of Amasa L Furman, d Nov, 1857, aged 3 mo., 17d
Amasa L Furman, b July 10, 1812, d Feb 26 1879
Geo S, son of George and Catherine Van Horn, d Feb.14., 1864, aged 1 yr,3mo,24d
Mary L dau of Geo and Catherine Van Horn d Feb 28, 1864, aged 2 yrs.
John Simpson, d. April 12, 1881, aged 82 yrs.,8 mo., 3 da.
In Memory of The Aber Family, Erected 1851
Phebe Arnold, d May 20, 1813
Lydia Arnold (no date).
Mary H., wife of Wm. Arnold, d. May 10. 1849, aged 26 yrs.
Angeline, wife of Martin Poyneer Jr., d July 27, 1845 24 yrs., 11 mo., 17 d.
Ellen L, dau ofSam’l B and Martha D Whitney, d Sept 25, 1868, aged 14 yrs.
Wm. Seeley, d. April 3 1803, aged 58 yrs.
Jonathan Parker, d. April 14, 1817, aged 46 yrs., 6 mo, 14 da.
Mary, wife of Coe and Catherine Swarthout, d. Nov. 29, 1854, aged 20 yrs., 9 mo., 4 d.
Wm L White, d May 11, 1816, aged 17 yr, 9mo. 5d
Calisty White, dau of Jacob White, d Aug 2, 1820, aged 4 yrs.
Charlotte, wife of Lewis Bedel, d March 27, 1842, in the 33, year of her age
Martha Bedel, dau of Lewis and Charlotte Bedel, d May 1,1841, aged 8 Mo.
Infant son of Lewis and Charlotte Bede], d. 1842.
Dr. Samuel S Johnston d Feb 26, 1802, aged 40 yrs.
Mary Bainbridge, dau. of Mahlon, d. July 13, 1804, aged 2 yrs., 6 mo.
Also J C Johnston, son of Samuel S and Francis I Johnston d 12 Oct., 1801, aged 3yrs.
Sarah McMath, d July 23, 1807, in the 44th year of her age.
Alla McMath, d. July 15 aged 2 yrs., 7 mo. 9 d.
Archibald McMath, d. Sept.15, 1796; aged 18yrs.
Margt. McMath, d. July 10. 1795.
John Fleming, d. Dec. 15, 1800, aged 47 yrs.
Jesse Fleming, d. April 20, 1795, aged 18 yrs.
Mary dau. of John Fleming, d July 20, 1805, aged 2 yr. 3 mo., 13 d.
Alla McMath, Senr., d. Oct. 17, 1804, aged 66 yrs., 9 mo., 6 da.
Mahlon Bainbridge, d March 12, 1814, in the 42d year of his age
John McMath, d June 8 1815 in the 46th year of his age
Hannah, wife of Nathaniel Folwell d July 10, 1814 aged 24 yrs.
Nathaniel Folwell Jr. d Jan 1st, 1815 aged 6 mo.
George Swarthout, d July 26 1866, aged 48 yrs. 2 Mo.,2. d Mary, wife of Jonathan Swarthout. d Nov. 7 1824 aged 58 yrs., 29d
Nathaniel Swarthout, d Oct 13, 1803, in the 43rd year of his age.
Jonathan Swarthout, b. May 3, 1780 , d. May 13, 1865.
Mathew Van Horn d March 22, 1865, aged 82 yrs, 7 mo 18 d.
Anett, dau. of A. and M. Van Horn, b. June 15, 1854; d. Feb. 5, 1862.
Elizabeth A.Dugdale b. Apr. 1792, d. March 8, 1822.
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TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS IN THE OLD CEMETERY AT TILLY FOSTER, PUTNAM CO., NEW YORK.
COPIED BY W. JEROME DYKEMAN.
[EXACT COPY.]
Mr. Peter Hartwill, he died Dec. 16th AD 1760 age 48.
Mrs. Mary, wife to Mr. Peter Hartwill. She died July 15th AD 1758 age.41.
Joseph C. Wright Weslyan local Preacher. Born in Coilington, Cornwall Co, England March 3 186. Died Jan. 25, 1872.
Josiah F. Ellis who died Aug. 18, 1842 in the 75 year of his age.
Elizabeth, wife of Josiah F. Ellis who died Nov. 30, 1835 aged 65 years.
Jacob son of Josiah F. & Elizabeth Ellis who died Nov. 20 1829 aged 34 years.
Gideon son of Josiah F. & Elizabeth Ellis, who died Jan. 21, 1812, aged 22 years.
Died July 8, 1805, Jonathan Kelley . 44 years, 10 mo & 10 days.
Died Sept 12 1826 Grace wife of Jonathan Kelley. age 64 years, 5 mo. & 18 days.
Daniel Gay who died June 20 1812 .age 63 yrs.
Also his wife Sarah Gay who died Oct. 22 1847 .age 93 yrs 6 mo & 22 D's.
In an orchard just northeast of this cemetery are three tombstones which bear the following inscriptions:
Heman King who died Jan. 21 1812 aged 85 years.
Elizabeth, wife of Heman King who died August 30 1812 aged 85 years.
Mr. Jeduthun King who died Aug 6 AD 1789 in the 31st year of his age.
In the cemetery are two flat fieldstones standing side by side with the following initials carved on them: J. H. M. A. H. No one in this vicinity seems to know who is buried here.
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SARATOGA COUNTY, N. Y., EPITAPHS.
Communicated by COENELIUS EMERSON DURKEE, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
CADY HILL CEMETERY, SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
The Cady Hill Cemetery is a small private enclosure on the south side of the Milton road, about one-third of a mile west of the Geyser Spring. The inscriptions were copied by Mr. Edward D. Harris and comprise all to be found there.
Dennis, Daniel, died June 11, 1806; aged 40 y., 11 m., 16 d.
Carragan, Eleazer, died Oct. 27, 1862; aged 82 ys.
Martha, wife of Eleazer Carragan, died April 30, 1861; aged 75 yrs.
Murry, Stephen S., son of John and Phebe Murry, died March 16, 1838; 10th yr.
Deborah B., dau. of John and Phebe Murry, died Aug. 30, 1838; 8th yr.
Cady, Thomas, died Nov. 14.1826; aged 46 ys.
Harriet, dan. of Thomas and Rebecca Cady, died Nov. 2, 1814; aged 10-V., 4 Ifl., 24 d.
Lorry, dan. of Thomas and Rebecca Cady; died June 20, 1811; aged 3 y., 2 m.,18 d.
George W., son of Thomas and Rebecca Cady, died Nov. 4, 1814; aged 1 y., 10 m., 10 d.
Jerusha, dau. of Thomas and Rebecca Cady, died Nov. 3, 1817; 8th yr.
Menerva, dan. of Warren and Elizabeth Cady, died Feb. 8, 1808; 4th yr.
Harman, son of Warren and Elizabeth Cady, died Feb. 9,1808; I yr.
Jeremiah, son of Warren and Elizabeth Cady, died March. 18, 1808; 13th yr.
Arivella, dau. of Warren and Elizabeth Cady, died July 1, 1803; aged 10 m.,11 d.
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FARM RECORDS.
Copied by MR. 0. W. TEFFT
KOERT L. FOSTER'S FARM, 2 miles north of Greenwich.
Bently Elisha, d. Feb. in the 68 year of his age.
Mercy, dau. of Elisha & Sarah, d. Feb. 18, 1813. aged 27 years 4 mos.
Fuller, Mary wife of Ebenezer, d. Jan. I, 1820, in the 49th year of her age.
Miller, Tabitha, wife of Lyman, died Aug. 28, 1833. AE. 22.
Rogers, James, d. Feb 13, 1826, aged 74 yrs.
Amy, widow of James, d April 10 1840, aged 88 years, 27 days.
Clorinda,* wife of James, d, Jan. 8, 1837, Ae 45.(sometimes called Clarissa)
Warren, son of James & Clarissa,* d. Oct. 1, 1818, aged 2 years & 11 months.
Rose, Sarah, consort of Daniel, formerly consort of Elisha Bentley, d. Oct 30, 1828, in the 80th year of her age.
Tanner, Tabitha, wife of John, d. April 10, 1801, aged 20 Years, 7 months & 18 days.
There are also several graves marked only by slate stones without inscriptions.It is said that Capt. John Rogers, father of James Rogers and member of Committee of Safety for the District of Saratoga in 1777, and one of the original Rhode Island settlers of the Battenkill valley, was buried here, and some person now living claim to have been his tombstone, but it has now disappeared. Capt. John Rogers was a brother to Rev. James Rogers who settled at the mouth of the Battenkill, of Samuel who settled on the Col. Thompson farm in Easton of Harper who settled in Mapletown in the town of Hoosic, Rensselaer CO., and of Joseph who settled in Stephentown, Renselaer Co of these five brothers, John and James married sisters of Judge Nathan Tefft, the original settler of Middle Falls, and the other three married nieces of the two sisters.
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HORACE WRIGHT FARM, 2 1/2 miles north of Greenwich.
Chase, Eliza jane, wife of John, d. April 18, 1830, in the 24th year her age.
James, Marietta, dau. of Lyman & Sarah, d. April 26, 1842, aged 9 months.
Reed, Luther, son of Daniel & Elizabeth, d. May 19,1815, in the 25th year of his age.
Seth, d. June 24, 1863, AE. 84 yrs. & 11 Mo.
Sprague, Peace, wife of David, d. April 23, 1811, in the 65th year of her age.
David, Jr., d. Dec. 22, 1821, aged 89 years, 8 mos., 28 days.
Wright, Eunice, wife of Caleb, d. May 20, 1812, aged 31 years.
There are also; 7 or 8 graves marked only by slate stones.
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DWELLE FARM, 5 miles northeast of Greenwich.
Dwelle, Lemuel, d. July 25, 1811I, aged 23 yrs.
Betsey, widow of Lemuel, d. Dec. 10, 1814, aged 22 years.
Miriam, wife of Capt. Abner, departed this life Oct. 23, 1825, aged 55 years, 8 months,18 days.
Capt. Abner, d. June 30, 1826, aged 68 5'ãrs, 5 months, 20 days.
Jeddediah, d. June 11, 1832, in the 37 year of his age.
Dyer, Mrs. Lydia, wife of Mr. Joshua, d. July 18, 1813, aged 21 years.
Walker, Mary, wife of Solomon, d. Dec. 15, 1825, aged 73 years.
There are several slate markers in this yard with no inscriptions.
Capt. Abner Dwelle was a Rev. soldier. He was born in Scituate,, Mass. Removed to NY State and served in the 13th Regiment Albany Co. Militia.
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HILLMAN FARM, CENTER FALLS, 2 miles northeast of Greenwich.
Congdon, William Henry, d. April 14, 1837, aged 8 mos.. 26 ds.
Dyer Ezra,[He was a Revolutionary soldier serving in a Rhode Island regiment]. d. June 14 1811.aged 58 yrs.
Esther, wife of Ezra, b June 12, 1762, d June 3, 1852.
Elizabeth, his wife, d. Sept. 3, 1884; b. May 23, 1794. Hutton, John, d. Sept. 30, 1821, in the 9oth year of his age.
Kenyon, Clark, b June 24, 1797,d Sept 30, 1869.
Stevens, Mercy, d. April 5, 1811, in the 83rd year of her age. Consort of Simon
Simon, d Oct 10, 1813, in the 85th year of his age.
Tefft, Amy,d. Mar. 9, 1784,aged 27 yrs.5 m.26 day.wife of Pardon.
Pardon, d. April 9, 1808 aged 53 years.
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HORTON A. BARBER FARM, 4 miles northeast of Greenwich, N. Y
Fletcher, Solomon,d.July 25,1823,aged 65 years, 6 months and 26 days.
Solomon, son of Simeon B. and Polly, d. April 5, 1824,in the 4th year of his age.
Mary dau. of Simeon B. and Polly, d.Jan.11,1828, in the 1st year of her age.
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BERT, MCKIERNAN FARM, 3,1/2 miles northeast of Greenwich.
Hanks,Isaac, d. Jan. 25,1826,aged 74 years.
Lois, wife of Isaac,d.Sept,22,1838,aged 80 years,1 month and 2 days.
Isaac,Jun.,d. May 28, 1823, aged 27 years and 3 mouths.
Sarah,wife of Isaac,d.Jan.16, 1847,in the 51 year of her age.
Pinney, Ruth,d.May 28,1828,in the 27th year of her age.
DANIEL W. TEFFT FARM, 2 miles from Greenwich at Center Falls.
Barber Hannah wife of Smith d. July 3, 1825 in the 67th yr of her age
ALPHEUS BARBER FARM, Spraguetown, 3 miles north of Greenwich
Barber, Tefft T., son of Alpheus and Thankful, d. of consumption, June 16, 1827, aged 25 years, 2 months and 5 days.
Dea. Smith, d. April 12, 1849, aged 87 years, 6 months, 5 da.
Benedict, John, b. July 27, 1776; d. May 30, 1852.
Gilbert, Jedulban B.,son of Jedulban and Lydia, d. June 8,1818,aged 11 years, 14 days, to hours
Heist, Elizabeth,d.Sept.11,1830,in the 33rd year of her age.
Heist, Henry,son of Alexander and Eliza, d, Jan. -,1834,aged 1 year and 4 months.
Alexander, who departed this life May 4,1835,in the 33rd year of his age.
Mary, wife of Geo., d. March 3,1833. in the 6oth year of her age.
George, d, April 27, 1834, aged 70 years and 10 months.
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ALPFIEUS BARBER FARM, Spraguetown, 3 miles north of Greenwich
Barber, Tefft T., son of Alpheus and Thankful, d. of consumption, June 16, 1827, aged 25 years, 2 months and 5 days.
Thankful, wife of Alpheus, d. May 30,1832,aged 51 years,5 months and 12days.
Louisa M., dau.of Alpheus and Thankful, d. April 25, 1838.aged years, 8 months and 24 days,
Alpheus, d. Jan. 10, 1858, aged 83 years.
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G.P. LANSING FARM, between Bald Mt. and Clark Mills
Enos, Mary, wife of Stephen,and dau. of William and Catherine Rock, d. June 16, 1812, in the 75th year of her age.
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WILLIAM HARTSHORN FARM, North Greenwich, 4 miles from Greenwich,
Turner, Joshua, departed this life the 12 day of Sept., 1807, aged 50 years, 1 month and 17 days.
Tanner, Pardon, son of William and Lydia, d. June II, 1821 aged 5 months and 23 days.
Wellwood Elizabeth, d March 31, 1816, in her10th month
Joshua, son of John and Esther, d. March 5, 1818, in his 5th year.
Thankful T, dau of John and Esther, d Nov 20, 1819, aged year and 1 month.
John Jr., d March 12, 1820, aged 34 years, 3 months and 26 days'.
Mary Ann, dau. of John and Esther, d. Sept.17, 1826, aged 16years, 3 months and 1 day.
James W.
T. T.
Several slate stone markers with no inscriptions.
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NATHAN TUCKER FARM, near Rock Hill School House.
Tucker, Nathan, b. Oct. 23, 1776; d. Sept. 16, 1837.
Marcy, wife of Nathan, b. May 25, 1786; d. Jan. 13, 1877.
Mahala, wife of James C., d. Aug. 12, 1848, AE. 32 yrs.
Nathan, d. June 1, 1890, aged 79 yrs., 5 months.
Elnora, wife of Nathan, b. Feb. 28, 1820; d. Feb. 17, 1864.
Julius H., son of Nathan and Elnora, b. June 26, 1846; d. Feb. 15 1864.
Ralph, son of Nathan & Elnora, b. June 28, 1860; d. Feb. 13, 1864.
Byron, son of Nathan & Elnora, b. Jan. 9, 1842; d. Feb. 24, 1874.
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ELIJAH CL0UGH FARM, 1 mile southwest of Cossayuna.
Coon, Harriet, dau. of James & Eliza, d. Feb. 24, 1846, aged 1 Year, 9 mo. &. 5 days.
Hay, Polly, wife of Archibald, d. April 1, 1855. aged 39 years.
Palmeter, Mr. Uriah, d. Aug. 6, 1810, in the 52nd year of his age.
Charity, wife of Uriah, d. Sept. 4, 1826, aged 66 years.
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OLD TEFFT FARM, ½ mile north of Beech HIll School House.
Clark, Elizabeth H., dau, of James R. & Mercy, d. Jan.5 , 1835, in the 5th year of her age.
Janes H., son of James R. & Mercy, d. Jan. 11, 1835, in the 2 year of his age.
Tefft, Pardon R., d. April 5, 1833, in the 20 year of his age.
Taber, d. Nov, 8, 1834, in the 76 year of his age.
Hannah Ross, wife of Taber, d. 1847, was buried here but her gravestone has disappeared.
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EARLY DEATH ITEMS FROM ZENGERS NEW YORK JOURNAL.
CONTRIBUTED BY Miss GRACE KNEALK, 217 W. 43d Street.
1726 July 21,Cephas Childs' 6 boys burned to death at Phil.
Sept 4 Wm Lane at Boston.
1734 Jan.8. Mrs. Van Dyke at N. Y., wife of a Silversmith.
Jan.13. Mrs. Munson aged 74 years at New London,Conn.
Feb.4. Mrs. Fisbe, aged 100 years on Feb. 2nd .
Feb.11. Mr. Van Gelder, burned while in a fit.
Feb.8. Mr. Stephen Hedges, 19 years at Southampton, L. I., shot with his own gun.
Feb 18. Mr. Thomas Wood of New Jersey, died in New London.
July 20. Mrs. Lydia Pygan, 90 years, was born March 9th,1644, at Saybrook, Conn., the first female born there.
July 22. On Saturday 20th, Mrs. Fraser at Philadelphia.
July 22. James Worthington at Byberry, Mass.
July 16. Jacob Lee at Phila.
July 16, Miss Gofarth, Phila.
Aug. 4. Mr. Wheaton at Newport, Rhode Island.
Aug. 7 Nathaniel Fernum, 7 years, at Killingworth, Conn.
Aug.7.Abigail Dent, 17 years at Portsmouth, N. H. (murdered).
Aug.9. Benjamin Trott, 9 years at Falmouth (murdered).
Aug 11 Rev. Thomas Wells, of Amesbury, 88 years old and in his 59th year of ministry, first pastor of the First Church of Amesbury.
Aug. 13. William Manchester at Newport (murdered).
Sept. 11. At N. Y.Johannes Jansen, Esq., 70 years, High Sheriff of New York City 40 years, Assemblyman 20 years, also Mayor of New York daring Gov. Burnet's administration,1720-28.
1734
Sept. 25. Mr. Abraham Wendell at Boston, formerly of N.Y.
Oct.9. At Albany, Mrs. Frasier, murdered by her husband.
Oct. 14 Efraim Coffin, 20 years, of Nantucket, drowned,son of Jonathan Coffin.
Dec. 20. Mr. Jacob Parker of Boston.
1735 Feb.3. Mr. Annesly Bannister of Boston, died at Jamaica.
Mar. 21. Mr. Hermann Winkler, 46 years, of N. Y.
April 14. Mr. Jacob Miller, eminent sadler of N. Y.
May 25.James Blythe of Boston, foremast man of the sloop Three Friends, drowned.
June 4. Mr. Isaac Norris of Fairhill, at Germantown Quaker Meeting, Judge of Common Pleas at Phila.
June ,15. Rachel Twells of Phila.
July 3. Col. Robert Lurting, Mayor of N. Y. City.
The following were killed at the Ox roast given by Gov. William Colby on the new Battery, New York:
July 15. John Hendrick Symes, Esq., Sheriff of N. Y City.
July 15. Catherina Courtland, 9 years, only daughter of Phillip Courtland, Esq.
July 16. Jacob Hendrick Vollweiller, son-in-law of William Rome, died of injuries sustained at Ox.roast.
Aug. 31. Mr. Edward Burch at New London, Conn., killed by lightning in the Meeting House.
Sept. 15. Died at Salen, N. J., Benjamin Vining, Esq. Collector of Customs at Salem in New England.
Sept. 15. At Salem, N. J., Robert Gordon, Esq. Judge of the Courts of the County of New Castle and Probate of Wills.
Sept. 29. Mrs. Wendell, relict and widow of Abraham Wendell, at Boston.
Oct. 29. Capt. Reynolds, Corn, of ship from England, Mr. Tidmarsh, Mr. William Walton, Mr. Peter Overy
and Mr. John Lee of Maryland burned to death in a public house at Patapsco River in Maryland. -
1736
Jan. 19. At Newberry, Mass., Mr. Boynton's four children died within 48 hours.
Jan. 19. Col. Berry of Ipswich, buried two children.
Jan. 19. At Kittery, Samuel Leighton, killed by fall.
Jan. 24. At Boston, Mr. Alvin Butcher, 96 years.
Jan. 20. Mrs. Margaret Sewall, 72 years, mother of 17 children, 8 of whom survive her.
Feb. 26.
Mr. Thomas Jeffers, suddenly of apoplexy.
Feb. 28. Mrs. Thomas Jeffers, suddenly of shock.
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GRAVEYARD INSCRIPTIONS.
FROM OLD CEMETERY AT STUYVESANTES, COLUMBIA COUNTY, N. Y.
Daniel Bennett, d. May 9, 1817; age. 59 Y. 2 months,
Mary, wife (above), d. Nov. 15 (?); 1813 aged 51 yrs. 25 days.
Chester Birge, d. Aug. 14,1840; aged 42 yrs.
Sophia, wife (above), d. July 30, 1840 aged 27 yrs.
Charlotte, dau. of above, d. March 29, 1841; aged 1 yr. 9 days.
Charles, son of above, d. Feb. 20. 1836 ; aged 1 y. 8 m. 9 days.
Reverend Andrew N. Kittle, b. Kinderhook, N. Y., Oct.10, 1785 died at Elizabeth, N. J., June 11, 1864.
For 57 yrs. a faithful minister of the Gospel. For 28 yrs. pastor of D. Ref. Church at Upper Red hook, N. V. ii yrs. pastor Ref. D. Church of Stuyvesant, N. V He entered peacefully into rest in a good old age.
Eliza Gosman, wife above & dau. of Robert Gosman, Esq.; born N.Y. City Sept.17, 1789. She fell asleep in Jesus at Elizabeth, N. J., July 14, 1866.
Isabella, dau. Rev. A. N. & Eliza G. Kittle, d. Mch. 6, 1836 ; aged 9 yrs. 3 mo. 10 days.
Joanna, wife Robt. Gosman, bo. N. Y. City.Died Feb. 26, 1838, In 81st yr of her age.
Robert Grossman , d. Jan. 10, 1844 ; aged 85 yrs.
Joanna G. Kittle, dau. Rev. Andrew N. Kittle & Eliza G. Kittle, b. May 6, 1815 ; d. Sept. 2, 1884.
Analiza, wife Henry B. Lewis, d. Feb. 21, 1839 ; ae 29 yrs.
Medad Butler, bo. Branford, Conn., Jan. 23. 1766. For 60 yrs. A resident of this Co. Loved & honored in life & lamented in death. Died Feb. 27, 1847; aged 81y. 1m. 4da.
Hannah Tylee, wile above, d. Sept. 11, 1856, in 85 yr. of her age.
Walter, son of Walter & Maria Butler, d. Oct. 26, 1836 aged 1 y. 4 m. 3 days.
Elizabeth, dau. of Walter & Maria Butler, d. July 19, 1835.
Mrs. Hannah Tylee d. Mch. 4, 1811; aged 75yrs 3 m.
Geo. W. Butler, d. July 15, 1824 age, 18 yr. 7 m. & 17 days.
Mrs. Mabel Butler, died Nov. 8, 1806 ; aged 70 yrs.
Cornelia Hannah, dau. Mr. H. Butler, d. Dec. 30, 1812; aged 5 months.26 da.
Walter, died 19 June, 1798 ; age. 14 mo. 28 da.
Charles, d. 22 Apr. 1801, age 14 mo 13da.
Clarissa Tylee, d. 7 Oct. 1805 age, 22 mo,10da.
Henry Elias, d.3 March, 1808;age 11m., 19 da.
Henry Elias, d. 24 March, 1812 ae , 16 m.. 20 days.*
The last six are all on one stone.
Robert Hogan, b. Dec. 15, 1767, d. May 15, 1804 Aged 36 yr. 5 m. 3 days.
This monument is erected in memory of Mr. Michael Dickinson who died July 27. 1796 ; aged 22 yrs.
Eliakam Lapham, d. Dec. 17, 1828 aged 50 ys. 2 mo. 13 days.
Delolme, son of Lewis S. & Emily Fellows, d. May 6, 1838 aged 3 y. 2mo. I day.
Hannah Sickels, d. Jan 2, 1873 ; aged 71 yrs.
In memory of Rhody Sickels who died Oct. 26, 1828 ; aged 66 y. Hester Sickels, d. March 16, 1857 ; aged 66 yrs.
Ede y Clapp. died May 2nd , 1836 ; aged ;57 yrs.
Eleanor, wife of Edey Clapp, d. Feb. 26, 1839 aged 56 yrs.
Alexander Goes, died June 2, 1780 ; aged 20 yrs.
Thomas, son of John & Helen Armstrong, d. July 4, 1831 ; aged 5 yr. 6 months.
In mem. James Hyatt[&];. Inscription indecipherable.
In mem. Elizabeth, youngest daughter Vokert & Christina Whitbeck, who died March 13, 1832, by the destruction of the light house aged 11yrs. 11m. 13 d.
In mem. Harriet E., daughter of Volkert & Christina Whitbeck, who died Mch. 13, 1832, by the destruction of the light house ; aged 13 yrs. 7m.
Sacred to mem. of Maria Louisa, dau. above, who departed this life June 25, 1836 ; aged 22 yrs. 2 M. 14 days.
Sacred to the mem. of Volkert Whitbeck who d. Dec, 20, 1840 ; aged 70 yrs. 9 days.
* The last six are on one stone.
The government lighthouse was swept away by the ice at time of spring breakup, March, 1832.
In mem. of Maria, wife John Stephenson, & dau. of Arent Vosburgh, who departed this life Sept. a, 1814, in the 50 yr. of her age.
Arent Vosburgh, Esq.,died July 10, 1848 ; aged 84 Y. 2 mo. 4 days.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Caty, dau. of Arent & Christina Vosburgh, d. Jan. 25, 1843 ; aged 53 yrs. 10 M. 2 days.
Christina, wife of Arent Vosburgh, departed this life Dec. 19, 1827; aged 66 yrs. 7 months.
In memory Mary Vosburgh. Stone sunken and worn.
This monument is erected in memory of Mr. Bannt Vosburgh, who died May, 11, 1783: aged 28 y. 9 m. & 1 day.
"Stop, kind reader, drop a tear over the dust that moulders here, & while you read the fate of me think on
the glass that runs for thee."This monument is sacred to the memory of Maria Vosburgh, who died May 2. 1778 ; aged 1 yr. 7 M. 15 days.
Elizabeth Bayly, wife James Bell, d. Dec. 11, 1842 ; ae 25 y.1m.4 d.
Orpha,
dau. of Edward W. & Orpha Bayly, d. ApI. 8, 1842 ; aged 15 yr. 12 d.
Edward William, son Edward W. & Orpha Bayly, d. Aug. 29, 1841 aged 21. 4, 13.
In mem. Isaac Vanleuren, d. ApI. 19, 1835, in his 82 yr.
Orpha Baldwin, wife Edward W. Bayly, d. May 1st. 1839 ; age. 41 yrs.
Edward Welden Bayly, d. Oct. 22, 1861 ; 85 yrs.
Sarah Baldwin, d. Dcc. 2, 1866; ae . 84 yrs.
William H., son of William I. & Hetta Shafer, d. Sep. 12, 1848 aged 21 yrs.
Elizabeth Sickels. d. Jan. 5, 1831 aged 6 yrs. 5 mo. & 17 days.
In mem. Samuel Claw, d. Apl. 3rd, 1809 : an19 yrs., 27 days.
Patrick Shaughness, d. Sept. 26, 1838; 36 yrs., from County of Meath, Parish of Ballaboggan, Ireland.
Peter, son of Patrick & Mary Shaughness, d. March. 10, 1839 ; aged 5 y. 11 months.
Margaret, wife of Peter Koegen, d. Sept. 9, 1834 ; aged 23 yrs.
In mem. John Lovett. d. July 17, 1803 ; aged 41 yrs. & 2 days.
Sarah Ann, dan. of Wm. W. and Ann Wight, d. Oct. 16, 1833.
Henry Bronk, d. March. 22, 1839; ae. 47 years.
Ruth Sage, wife of Ahel Sage, d. May 3rd , 1829, in her 38 yr.
Sarah Chapel. died May 3rd ,1828 ; ae.. 72 yrs.
Jacob Van Bramer, d. Dec. 31, 1844 ; a, 75 y. 10 mo. 13 d.
Zachariah Sickles, d. Sept. 29, 1846 ; ae.80y. 4 m. 24 days.
Julius J. Van Branier, d. May 16, 1848 ; ae. , 39 y. 9 m. 11 days.
Peter Van Bramer, b. ApI. 29, 1806 d. Jan, 29, 1851.
Gertrude Jones, w. of Jacob Van Bramer, d. Aug. 30, 1853; ae. 74 yr. 4 M. 28 days.
Henry, son of Henry & Ann Maria Sickles, d. Sept. 6, 1843; ae. 11 days.
Mindweil Ann, wife Alexander Davis, d. API. 22. 1843; ae. 35yr. 8,. 24.
Timothy Grifing, d. Dec. 13, 1829 ; ae. 51. 6. 6.
Catbarine, w. above, d. Mar 1st, 1842 ; ae. 60 yrs. 6 m.. 27 days.
Timothy Grifting, d, Nov. 26, 1845, 26. 6. 19.
Jane Eliza, wife Isaac L. Clow, d. Dec. 25, 1840 ; ae. 30 yrs,[1796]
Gertrude, wife Solomon 1. Sharpe, d. July 16, 1844 ; . 74. 6. 8 days.
Jacob S. Sharp, d. Jan. 28, 1871 ; . 71. 4. I.
Catharine Sharp. d. March 28, 1875 ; ae. 77 yr. 8 m. 10 days.
Patta Cook, d. May 21, 1796 ; aged 19 yrs.
Copied by Robt.
VAN DEUSEN.
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GRAVEYARD INSCRIPTIONS, "OLD TOWN-YARD," NEWBURGH, N. Y.
In memory of Enoch Jackson who was drowned in attempting to go on board a sloop on the river opposite Newburgh bound for New York October 22, 121 Aged 31 years 7 months & 23 days.
Memento Mori. In memory of David Howell who died September 20, A. D. 1773. Aged 52 years, 7 months and 9 days.
Eternal God before whose throne For salvation all must come Jesus for sinners pardon gave Death calls me to the silent grave. Adieu my wife & children dear. Be also ready at the call. Eternity is ever near Adieu my friends unto you all. Mors Vincit Omnia. S. Brewer,Sculpt.
Here lies the Body of Francis Purdy who Departed This life June ye 2nd 1760. Aged 63 years.My friend is Gone I hope To Rest==-God call'd him First As He Thought Best.
Here lies the Body of Abegail Purdy deceased October the 1 2 Day, 1770; Aged 62 years.
Here Lyes the Body of Phebe Fowler Born April ye 24th 1734 & Departed This life July ye 12th, 1760; Aged 26 years 2 months And 18 days.
Here lie the remains of Thomas Gardner of Morris County, N. J., Who served in Washington's Army as conductor of a Brigade of Waggons. Died 7 March, A. P. 1813 ; aged 6o years & 17 days.
And also of Sarah relic of Thomas Gardner who died 22 April A.D. 1833. Aged 71 years, 4 months & 14 days.
Sacred to the memory of Gen. John McLean. Born in Scotland in 1756 he bore arms through the war of American independence and was for many years Commissary General of the state of New York. Died the 28th February 1821..
Sacred to the memory of Anna McLean wife of George Washington McLean who departed this life August 25th, 1838 ; aged 52 years and 22 days.
Sacred to the memory of Ann McLean wife of Gen. John McLean of New York. Died 15 July, 1827; aged 63 years 7 months and 4 days.
Sacred to the memory of Capt. James McLean And Mary his wife. This monument was erected March 9, 1839, by George Washington McLean to the memory of his wife, father, mother and brother.
copied by Dr.M. L. Bird NNov 1895.
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TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTIONS ON GRAHAM FAMILY BURYING-GROUND AT WALLKILL, ULSTER COUNTY, ON FARM OF HAMPTON BROWN.
George G. Graham, Died May 3, 1866 aged 71 years and 4 days.
Jemima Graham, Born Oct. 23, 1788. Died April 14, 1874,
Catharine Graham, wile of Dr. George G. Graham, Died April 7, 1871 ; aged 81 years 8 mos. & 10 days.
Maria Graham, Wife of Rev. W. H. Hart, Born July 12, 1791 ; Died December 5, 1862.
Rev. Wm. H. Hart, For many years rector of St. Andrew's Church, Walden, Born January ., 1790, Died July 28, 1852.
"I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall be live. And whosoever liveth, and believeth in me, shall never die." Lord, I believe ; help thou mine unbelief."
William Cooper Graham, Son of George and Catharine Graham, Died Oct. 2,1865, aged 41 years 8 mons. & 18 days.
James G. Graham, Son of George and Catharine Graham, Died Dec. 5, 1820.ae 1 year and 1mo.
In memory of Elizabeth Graham who died Sept. 24, A.D. 1832 aged 54 years & 21 days.
In memory of James G. Graham, Physician, who departed this life May 18, 1815; Aged 66 years mos. & 6 da.
Here lies the body of Elizabeth, the Wile of George Graham, Who Departed This Life Nov. 3, 1760, In the 42nd year of her age.
In memory of Elizabeth Robinson, Who died April 2nd, 1798, in her 31St year.
In memory of Mary Robinson, who Died April 16, 1798, in her 36th year.
In memory of Margaret Robinson, who died Dec. 15, 1800; Aged 28 years 8 mo.
In memory of Magaret, wife of Siah Robinson, who died June, 1786, in her 50th year.
In memory of Gen. Siah Robinson, who died Sept. 2, 1821 ; Aged 86. years.
In memory of Sarah M. Daughter of George W. and M. L. Lamb, who departed this life July 14, 1853 ; Aged 10 years 8 mo. & 7 days.
Copied:, 1895, by E. MYERS.
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INSCRIPTIONS GLEANED FROM STONES IN THE FORT ANN, N. Y., CEMETERY.
CONTRISUTED BY STEWART H. BURNHAM of Hudson Falls, N. Y.
These data from gravestones in the old cemetery, in the southern part of the village of Fort Ann, Washington County, N. Y., on the road to Hudson Falls, were copied on May 18, 1904. The yard has been neglected for many years and is partly overgrown by thickets of rose and hazel; the graves lay on two hillocks, separated by a little hollow. The majority lie on the south hillock and there were apparently but very few, if any, unmarked by marble stones. The "Harper" stones were of a peculiar grayish hard rock, reticulated with white veins. A conspicuous Lombardy poplar stands on the north hillock.
Died April 13, 1816, Caroline Baxter in the 15 year of her age.
In memory of Levi D. Baxter who died Aug. 17, 1823, aged 39 years.
Comfort, wife of Capt. Moses Baxter, died May 22, 1816, in her 62 year.
Died March 23, 1814, Moses Baxter in the 37th year of his age.
Abraham Boyce died April 26, 1831, aged 59 years.
Died Nov., 1801, Jeremiah, son of Abraham & Phebe Boyce, aged 5 months.
Died Feb. 13, 1802, Phebe, wife of (?), in the 28 year of her age.
[This stone had fallen and was partly covered with sod. She was probably the wife of Abraham Boyce,]
In memory of Mrs. Mary T. Bush who died August 27th, 1806, in the 40th year of her age.
Died Dec. 7, 1809, Elizabeth, Consort of Capt. John Clark, 25.
In Memory. of Lydia, wife of John Crosbee, Esq., who died Sept. 10, 1792; in the 24 year of her age.
In memory of Mary, wife of John Crosbee, Esq., who died Oct. 31, 1827, in the 6o year of her age.
In Memory of Mary, Wife of Charles Cushman. She died march 29th, 1802, in the 28th year of her age.
In Memory of J. C., son of R. C., who died March 20, 1799, Aged 3 mo. & 3 weeks.
Died Dec. 31, 18 11, Merribah, Consort of Erastus Day, At 32.
David, son of John & Huldah Eldredge, died Nov. 23, 1808, aged 2 years & 6 months.
[This stone stood by the poplar tree.]
Died July 12, 1810, Daniel Gilmore, At 37.(put Up By Wa. & ar. Moores & j. Barney. In Token of there Esteem for his virtues he being absent from his friends.
Robert Harper, died July 31, 1814, Aged 66 years.
Sarah, Consort to Robert Harper, died Sept. 1, 1814, Aged 63 years.
Mrs. Martha, wife of Mr. Medad Harvey, died Jan. 2, 1800, In her 54 year.
Also William Isaac & Prudnce, their children.
In memory of Alexander Kincaid of the Kingdom of Ireland, who departed this life march 20, 1804, aged 45 years.
In memory of John Kincaid, Esq., a native of the Kingdom of Ireland, who died July 6th, 1806, aged 39 years.
In memory of Nancy, daughter of Mr. Caleb & Mrs. Dorcas King. She was born August the 12th, 1783, and died March 17th 1798.
Malissa, daughter of w. & s. parish, died July the 12, 1821. Age 2 years, 5 mth.
In memory of James Stiles, born in Lunenburg, Mas., 13 July,A. D.,died in Fort Ann, N. Y., 14 Feby, A. D., 1820, aged 40 yrs., 7 mo. & 1 day.
Augustin Underhill, died Jan.1, 1819, aged 82 years, 9 months and 24 days.
Jerusba, wife of Augustin Underhill, died March , 1823, aged 79 years and 17 days.
David Vosburgh died 6 of march, 1820, Age 66 years.
In Memory of Esther, Wife of Nehaimiah Wing. She died Nov'. 14th, 1802, in the 26th year of her age.
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