INSCRIPTIONS ON THE GRAVE-STONES IN THE OLD BURYING GROUND OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GREENWICH, NEW JERSEY AYARS Anna S. Ayars Died January 8 1867 in the 21st year of her age I sleep in Jesus! Mother. Brother, Sister, Friend. Oh meet me when I wake. Colwell Ayars Died March 29 A. D. 1857 in the 68th year of his age Eunice wife of Colwell Ayars Died Oct 13 A, D. 1841 Aged 59 years 4 months & 13 days Eleanor wife of Colwell Ayars Died Aug 31st 1864 In the 68 y'r of her age BACON David Bacon was born the 28th August A D 1762 and died the 4th December A. D. 1811 aged 49 y. 3 M. 6 days David Bacon was born the 9th June A D 1796 and died the 22nd March 1811 aged 14 y. 9 m 15 days Edward S. Bacon 1810-1880 In memory of Isabella S. daughter of Abel & Mary Bacon died June 28th, 1862 aged 50 years "Blessed are the (dead that die in the Lord" In memory of James Bacon who departed this life March eleventh 1775 aged 41 years James Bacon departed this life Feb'y 7th, 1816 aged 26 y. 10 m. 13 d. BAKER In memory of Rachel Baker long a consistent member of this church who departed in the triumph of faith August 15, 1851 in the 76th year of her age BARKER David J. Barker died Aug 7, 1831 aged 7mo & 25 days Hope, wife of Rev. E. M. Barker born May 26th, 1807 died Aug 1st, 1831 aged 24 years 2mo & 5 days In memory of Richard Barker who departed this life Nov'r 5th, 1795 aged 39 years BENNETT In memory of Jeremiah Bennett who departed this life on the 21st of November 1807 aged 71 years 9 months & 28 days Also, near this stone lies one brother one daughter and seven grand children In memory of Sarah wife of Jeremiah Bennette depar- ted this life March 29th, 1798 aged 60 years She was a member of the Presbyterian church for 30 years & was esteemed a real christian BEREMAN In memory of John Bereman who departed this life in the 7th day of January 1805 in the 71st year of his age In memory of Sarah Bereman who departed this life On the 5th day of May 1804 in the 65th year of her age In memory of Thomas Bereman who died June the 5 1749 aged 55 years In memory of Martha Bereman who died Sept'r 1st 1759 aged 59 years BLOOMFIELD A Memorial of Phebe Bloomfield daughter of Jonathan Holmes Esq. In Jan 1766 she was married to Doct Ward of Greenwich & surviving her husband was again mar- ried to Doct Bloomfield of Woodbridge in 1775 whom she also survived & departed this life after a tedious and severe illness on 29th of August 1820 in the 82nd year of her age She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Bridgeton upwards of 12 years & much es- teemed by all her connections & acquaintances Our age to seventy years is set How short the time, how frail the state And if to eighty we arrive, We rather sigh and groan than live BOWEN Our Father Dan Bowen departed this life Feb 10, 1829 aged 58 years Our Mother Letitia Bowen wife of Dan Bowen de- parted this life Mar 11, 1824 aged 47 years Our Sister Jane Bowen daughter of Dan & Letitia Bowen departed this life Mar 23, 1826 aged 28 years Our Sister Mary Bowen daughter of Dan & Letitia Bowen departed this life July 11, 1885 aged 82 years and for 57 years a member of the Presbyterian Church Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven BREWSTER In memory of Francis Brewster who departed this life November 24th, 1768 aged 58 years Be ye not Slothful but followers of them who thro' Faith and Patience inherit ye Promise BROWN In memory of Amos F. Brown who departed this life June 11th, 1854 in the 62nd year of his age In memory of Sarah wife of Amos Brown who depar- ted this life July 15, 1821 aged 25 years In memory of Lydia C. wife of Amos F. Brown who departed this life Nov 5th, 1868 in the 66th year of her age In memory 0f Enoch Brown son of Amos F. & Sarah Brown who departed this life Aug 6 1849 aged 29 years & 9 mo In memory of Daniel Brown who departed this life April 7th 1804 aged 39 years David Brown born Feb 18, 1811 died Jan 31, 1845 In memory of Deborah Brown who departed this life December 19th, 1824 in the 55th year of her age In memory of Enoch Brown born Oct 13, 1795 died 1815 In memory of Isaac Brown who departed this life Oct'r 9th, 1820 in the 75th year of his age In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Isaac Brown who de- parted this life October 30th 1822 in the 80th year of her age In memory of our mother Elizabeth Brown Died Feb 22, 1848 in the 67th year of her age In memory of Isaac Brown who departed this life July 16th, 1822 in the 21 year of his age In memory of our father Jonathan Brown Died May 5, 1855 in the 71st year of his age In memory of Joseph Brown who departed this life November 17th, 1820 in the 45th year of his age J. N. B. M. W. B. P. W. B. In memory of Phebe widow of Joseph Brown who de- parted this life July 18, 1858 in the 84th year of her age In memory of Newcomb Brown who departed this life the 11th day March 1800 aged 33 years Maria N. Brown Born Oct 25, 1812 died Jan 9, 1855 In memory of Rebecca Brown who departed this life March 19th, 1810 aged 55 years In memory of Sarah, daughter of Daniel & Sarah Brown who departed this life Aug't 12, 1796 in the 21st year of her age In memory of Thomas Brown who departed this life March 13th, 1810 aged 71 years Thomas C. Brown Feb 6, 1818 Sept 16, 1877 "I know that my Redeemer liveth" Letitia R, Brown April 6, 1815 June 16, 1882 "He giveth his beloved sleep" Sacred to the memory of Samuel F. son of Thomas C. & Letitia R. Brown Born Nov 23rd, 1841 Died May 28th, 1861 He sought a city fair and high Built by the eternal hands And faith assures though we die That heavenly building stands In memory of Mary E. daughter of Thomas & Letitia, R. Brown Born May 16, 1843 Died May 22, 1872 She sleeps in Jesus Edward Comey son of Thomas C. & Letitia R, Brown Born May 22, 1854 Died August 12, 1854 In memory of William Brown who departed this life Nov 1st, 1818 in the 69th year of his age BURGIN Sacred to the memory of Enoch Burgin who departed this life September 14th, 1815 Aged 42 years Elizabeth wife of Enoch Burgin Died Dec 27th, 1807 Aged 27 years 1 month and 8 days Farewell my husband and children dear I am not dead but sleeping here First son of Enoch & Elizabeth Burgin died Oct 21st, 1799 Jane Burgin second daughter of Enoch & Elizabeth Burgin died Jan y 5th 1805 aged 4 months Hark! how he calls the tender lambs And folds them in his arms Reuben Burgin third son of Enoch & Elizabeth Bur- gin died Oct 15th, 1805 aged 2 years and 19 days See Israel's gentle shepherd stands With all engaging chorus Third daughter of Enoch & Elizabeth Burgin died Nov'r 16th, 1805 Fourth daughter of Enoch & Elizabeth Burgin died Dec 17th, 1807 In memory of David Burgin son of Enoch Burgin Esqr who died April 20th, 1828 in the 28th year of his age In memory of Zerviah Burgin who died Sep'r ye 15 1759 aged 23 years CLARK In memory of Daniel Clark who departed this life December 13, 1774 aged 64 years In memory of Anna wife of Dan'l Clark April ye 18th 1772 in ye 33 year of her age Mary W. Clark born April 25, 1817 died Oct 11, 1897 At Rest Rachel Clark relict of Daniel Clark and daughter of Samuel & Phebe Fithian born July 7, 1774 died Oct 22, 1822 COTLING In memory of Elizabeth the wife of Elias Cotling Esqr who departed this life the 25th day of June Anne Domin 1756 in the 73 year of her age DANGERFIELD In memory of Elizabeth Dangerfield who departed this life July 21st, 1833 DOWDNEY Here repose the earthly remains of Samuel M. Dowd- ney M.D. Born March 11th, 1834 Died November 17th, 1861 Though for a long time an invalid he bore his affliction with patient submission and when death came he yielded his spirit with cheerful confidence into the hands of his redeemer I was dumb I opened not my mouth because thou didst it ELWELL Martin Elwell died March 30th, 1808 in the 26 year of his age ENGLISH In memory of William English (lied Jan'y 21st 1845, aged 54 years Then shall the Dust return to the Earth as it was And the spirit shall return unto God who gave it In memory of Phebe English wife of William English died Feb y 24th 1830 aged 35 years Thou turnest Man to destruction and savest him, ye children of men EWING In memory of Abijah Ewing who departed this life January 19, 1826 aged 53 years & 5 days Ame Ewing Dide July 7 in the 9th year 1773 In memory of Enos Ewing Esq'r son of John & Hanner Ewing who departed this life August 9th, 1834 aged 73 years In memory of Rachel Ewing wife of Enos Ewing who departed this life Feb'ry 23rd, 1837 aged 77 years In memory of Amey daughter of Enos & Rachel Ewing who departed this life July 7th, 1793 aged 9 years Sacred to the memory of James Josiah Ewing son of Dr. Wm. B. & Harriet Ewing died Oct 21st, 1872 in the 64th year of his age Sacred to the memory of Martha Darding wife of James Josiah Ewing Died Aug 18th 1893 in the 84th year of her age In memory of William Belford Ewing eldest son of James J. & Martha H. Ewing who died Nov 15 1862 in the 25 year of his age He served as a volunteer in the first New Jersey Cavalry for 14 months was taken sick in Virginia, languished a long time in a Hospital and finally was permitted to come home to die. How graceful and lovely is the youthful soldiers grave James J. Ewing Jr Born November 14 1847 drowned at sea March 8 1870 In memory of Maskell Ewing Esq The Upright Magistrate the Faithful Friend the tender Husband and affectionate Father the kind Master and the sincere Christian departed this Life April 16 1796 Aged 75 Years Also of Mary Ewing daughter of Thomas Paget Esq and consort of the said Maskell Ewing. She died October 30th, 1798 aged 75 years The Righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance The grave of Maskell Ewing Esq who was born 30 January 1758 and died in the place of his nativity 26 August 1825 Of enlarged Affections his private Inter- est was his Country's good. When a youth he bore Arms in the revolutionary contest Educated in the Profession of the Law he practiced with success And both in his native State and in Pennsylvania to which he removed in 18o5 He filled various offices of Emi- nence and Responsibility with Fidelity and Honour Integrity Candour and Urbanity marked his Character these won the affection of those who knew him best and in their Heart is also entombed. James Hunter Ewing M.D., son of Maskell Ewing Esq died 28th March 1827 aged 28 years His remains are deposited in the vault of his maternal Ancestors in the city of Philadelphia If Gentleness of Manners, a cultivated Mind devoted attention to his profession and the warmest Wishes of his Friends could have claimed Longevity this Stone had not been also consecrated to his memory by the endearing Affection of his afficted Mother. Child of M. E. E. Ewing Dide May 7th in the 8th of his age 1773 Mary H. daughter of Maskell & Beulah Ewing born Feb 13 1872 died July 7 1872 In memory of Olive T. Ewing who departed this life December 15th 1826 aged 50 years In memory of Robert P. son of P. & Robert P. Ewing died 18th of 9th month 1873 8 years & 19 days In memory of Thomas Ewing who departed this life the 28th of February Anno Dom: 1747/8 Aged 52 years of Mary his wife who died Decent r 17th 1784 Aged 84 years She was the Daughter of Thomas Maskell, Esq who died Jan'y 2 1732 Thomas Ewing Esq Surgeon and Practitioner of Physic. After having served his country with fidelity and reputation in a variety of important offices Civil and Military Died highly beloved and much lamented Oct 7 1782. In the 35th year of his age In memory of Thomas Ewing son of John & Hannah Ewing Born May 6th 1768 died Nov 19 1805 In Memory of Dr. William Belford Ewing who died April 23rd 1866 in the 90 year of his age In the duties of a Physician, a legislator, a judge, a framer of the Constitution of New Jersey, and a Ruling Elder in the Church of Greenwich, he spent his long and useful life. In memory of Mrs. Harriet Ewing and daughter of Josiah Seeley Esq'r who departed this life Jan'y 13th 1812 aged 21 years In memory of Harriet Seeley Ewing daughter of W. B. Ewing and Harriet his wife who died Sept 6th 1812 aged 8 months FITHIAN Charles B. Fithian born December 18 1782 died No- vember 21st 1858 Mary Ewing Fithian wife of Charles B. Fithian born May 20th 1787 died 24th 1849 Sacred to the memory of Joel Fithian who departed this life November 9 1821 in the 71 year of his age. He was a soldier in the Revolution and served his Country in many important offices and the Church in Greenwich as a Ruling Elder with zeal and fidelity Reader imitate his virtues that your end may like his be peaceful His children have placed at his grave this testimonial of his worth and their affection. Filial affection commemorates this stone to the memory of Elizabeth relict of Joel Fithian and daughter of the Rev. Charles Beatty. Her mortal part rest here her immortal in the bosom of her Father, Friend and God. She was born March 26. 1752 and died August 6, 1825 "Her children shall rise and call her blessed" Joel Fithian died March 28 1816 aged 7 months 18 days Stones close by inscribed: W. M. F., M. S. F., E. E. F. Josiah Fithian born May 6 1685 died April 3 1741 Sarah Dennis wife of Joel Fithian died June 23 1732 Philip Fithian born January 24 1787 died January 17 1868 Sarah Reeves wife of Philip Fithian born October 24 1784 died March 5 1862 Rebecca Fithian died January 21 1816 in the 21st year of her age See truth love and mercy in triumph descending And nature all glowing in eden's first bloom On the cold cheek of death smile and roses are blending And beauty immortal awake from the tomb Richard B. Fithian born March to 1802 died Nov 6 1886 aged 84 years A. E. Fithian. Probably wife of the above, (stone overturned.) To a venerated Ancestry by their descedants Samuel Fithian born October 12 1715 died November 2 1777 Phebe Seeley wife of Samuel Fithian died March 12 1764 In memory of Samuel Fithian who departed this life September 28th 1806 in the 21st year of his age GARRISON In memory of Hannah Garrison who departed this life September 5th 1828 in the 20th year of her age In memory of John Garrison who departed this life April 30th A. D. 1819 in the 42nd year of his age In memory of Rachel Ewing wife of Robert S. Garri- son who departed this life July 18 1842 aged 29 years GIBBON Leonard Gibbon Esq who departed this life the XIX day of June MDCCXLIV aged XL years In memory of Rebekah wife of Leonard Gibbon who died ye 6 of August 1740 aged 30 years In memory of Leonard Gibbon who departed this life January 17 1768 aged 34 years In memory of Nicholas son of Leonard and Mary Gibbon who departed this life October 13 1758 aged 10 months 2 weeks GLASPELL Mary Elizabeth daughter of T. D. & C. C. Glaspell Born April 12 1849 died April 6 1850 Theophilus D. son of Thomas D. & Christiana Glas- pell Born July 23 1841 died Sept 16 1850 GOOLD Here lies the body of Anne Goold wife of the Reverend Eben'r Goold who departed this life July 16th 1739 aged 36 years Memento Mori HANNAH In memory of Bathsheba Hannah wife of Preston Hannah who departed this life March 6th 1840 in the 91st year of her age Mary Hannah wife of Doct'r Charles Hannah died Sept'r 16th 1807 aged 26 years and 10 months and 27 days Gilbert Hannah son of Charles & Mary Hannah died Nov'r 21 1806 aged 42 days In memory of Samuel Hannah who departed this life Aug 10 1826 in the 40th year of his age HARRIS Rebecca Harris died May 16 1869 aged 86 years HAWKINS Our Father Sleepeth Daniel M. Hawkins born Feb 12 1804 died Nov 18 1882 in the 79 y'r of his age "There shall be no more death" Sallie J. wife of D. M. Hawkins born Aug 1st 1811 died June 17th 1863 Husband weep not for me go home dry up your tears HOFFMAN Jonathan Hoffman born May 25th 1790 died August 9 1848 Amy Hoffman born June 10 1789 died August 17 1861 HOLMES In memory of Colo Abijah Holmes who died March 6th 1785 in the 45th year of his age Here lieth the body of Rachel Holmes relict of Col. A. Holmes who was interred here January 10 1789 aged 40 years Reader! seek not the merit of this fair Upon the surface of unfeeling stone Ask of the honest heart its graven there Perhaps you'll find it written on your own In memory of Jonathan Holmes who departed this life February 4th 1778 aged 73 years This memorial of Anna Holmes wife of Jonathan Holmes Esq'r who departed this life in January 1777 about 68 years of age was erected according to the will of her daughter Phebe Bloomfield She lived the life of the righteous died his death had her last end like his Hear what the voice from heaven proclaimed For all the pious dead Sweet is the saviour of their homes and soft their sleeping bed HOSHEL In memory Ruhamah wife of Michael Hoshel who departed this life February 20 1770 Aged 28 years and 8 months HUNT In memory of James B. Hunt Esq who departed this life August 5 1824 in the 71st year of his age He served his Country in her struggle for Independence and afterwards filled various Civil offices with fidelity to the Public In memory of Sarah E. wife of James B. Hunt Esq and daughter of Maskell Ewing Esq who departed this life March 22 1834 in the 78th year of year of her age James B. Hunt died May 3d 1845 aged 23 years 7 months In memory of Reuben Hunt born February 9 1785, died July 27 1865 "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" In memory of Phebe wife of Reuben Hunt born No- vember 20th 1788 died October 29th 1858 "Be still and know that I am the Lord" In memory of Thomas Ewing Hunt who was born March 2d 1783 And who after having served his coun- try in various important offices and the Church of Greenwich as a Ruling Elder departed this life in the full assurance of entering into the rest that remaineth for the people of God January 19th 1859 "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace." In memory of Margaret wife of Thomas E. Hunt who departed this life December 23 1816 in the 36th year of her age In memory of Eliza L. wife of Thomas E. Hunt who departed this life June 6 1822 in the 34th year of her age Maskell E. son of Thomas E. & Eliza L. Hunt born March 30 1822 died August 10 1822 In memory of Mary H. wife of Thomas E. Hunt who departed this life November 9 1828 in the 43d year of her age Sarah G. wife of Thomas E. Hunt born Nov loth 1801 died Dec 16th 1873 "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them" Charles E. son of Thomas E. & Sarah C. Hunt born April 27 1834 died May 28 1835 Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of the Revd Andrew Hunter A. M. For 30 years Pastor of this Church He was a Judicious Divine, a Zealous Preacher, and An eminent Example of Piety, Charity, and public Spirit. He finished his Labors & entered into The Joy of his Lord July 28th 1775 Aged 60 years JAMES In memory of Eleanor James who died Jan 20 1829 in the 76th years of her age JOHNSON Here lieth the body of Dr. James Johnson who departed this life May 26th 1759 aged 53 years and 6 month To memory of Elizabeth wife of James Johnson died March 3rd 182o aged 62 years JONES * of hope Sacred to the memory of David Jones who died March 5th 1846 in the 65th year of his age "Are not my days few" * of hope Sacred to the memory of Rachel Jones wife of David Jones who died April 6th 1851 in the 71st year of her age "Let me die the death of the righteous" Our Sister Hannah daughter of David & Rachel Jones died March 22d 1869 aged 53 y'rs & 15 days "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord" KELLOGG My Husband In memory of Reuben Kellogg born November 1st 1809 died July 4th 1848 "We all do fade as a leaf" KEEN Sacred to the memory of Elias Keen who departed this life August 11 1847 aged 60 years 4 months and 4 days Dearest Father thou hast left us And thy loss we deeply feel Yet again we hope to meet thee Where Christ will our sorrow heal In memory of Almira Keen born August 22nd 1786 died October 8 1865 Sacred to the memory of our mother Hannah wife of Elias Keen who departed this life January 24 1823 aged 35 years 11 months and 2 days Beloved children weep not for me I am not dead but sleeping here The grass is o'er my grave you see Prepare for death and follow me Elias B. Keen born Sept 21 1821 died Feb 4 1849 "Our brother is dead but not forgotten" H. K. was born Feb 22 1784 dyed Jan 21 1823 John Keen died January 30 1866 aged 38 years A light is from our circle gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our midst Which never can be filled Franklin son of John & Ruth Keen July 27 1852 aged 5 days Rhoda T. daughter of John & Ruth Keen died Dec 9 1870 aged 16 yrs 5 mo Happy change for me Were her last words We must have no idols here LAWRENCE Jacob Janeway son of Samuel & Sarah D. Lawrence died July 31st 1840 aged 6 years & o months LUMMAS Catherine Lummas died March 19 1812 in the 68th year of her age Mc CALLA In memory of Dr. Archibald Mc Calla who was born Feb'y 11th 1763 died June 16th 1811 In memory of Margaret relict of Dr. A. C. Mc Calla who died October 9 1830 aged 69 years She was a sincere Christian An excellent wife, a tender Most affectionate mother In memory of Jane Harrison Mc Calla daughter of Dr Arch'd & Margaret Mc Calla and relict of the late Dr. William H. Mc Calla Died August 18th 1811 in the 50th year of her age In memory of Auley Mc Calla who was born in Phila- delphia August 20 1760 died in Roadstown September 8th 1801 aged 41 years and 19 days In memory of Hannah G. Mc Calla who was born April 23rd 1763 and died April 9th 1815 aged 51 years & 11 mon and 16 days In memory of Capt John Mc Calla who departed this life July 4th 1784 An expression of filial duty and affection. This tomb is erected in memory of Mr. John Mc Calla. He was a good man in every relation of life, a patriotic citizen, an affectionate husband & father, a kind master, a sincere friend, a humble and devoted and exemplary Christian. He died the 24th day of July 1797 aged 85 years To the memory of William Hollingshead Mc Calla M. D. who departed this life August 16th 1824 aged 52 years 3 months In the family he was happy and accordingly and de- votedly dear to all his relations. To the afflicted survivors his loss is irreparable. Distinguished for the charming piety he possessed. A kind and affectionate heart. Tranquility and cheerfulness of temper inspiring hope and overcoming grief under affliction by the most pious and cheerful resignation. As a Physician he was enlight- ened vigilant & humane. As a man, as a christian he was universally respected and universally regretted. MASKELL Is this the case that all must die And death no age cloth spare Then let each one to Jesus fly And seek for refuge there While pity prevents the rising sigh Oh may this truth impart With awful power I too must die Sink deep in every breast Happy infants early bless'd Rest in peaceful slumber rest Thee we call our own no more Death has snatched thee from our arms Heaven shall give thee brighter charms The just shall wake & sing O grave where is thy power O death where is thy sting And take your rest God took you away He thought it best Till the last trumpet joyful sound Then burst the chains with sweet surprise And in his Saviours image rise His infant son Thomas Harrison Mc Calla whose re- mains are also here deposited Deceased March 22nd 1821 aged seven months In memory of Abijah Maskell who departed this life August the 3rd 1806 after a short but painful illness in the 34th year of his age After experiencing in the short period of 25 days the painful affliction of witnessing the death of an affect- ionate wife and two infants, leaving behind him two small children to lament the irreparable loss of an in- dulgent father. His relations were bereft of a valuable kinsman and his neighbors a kind friend In memory of Mary Maskell wife of Abijah Maskell who departed this life July the 9th 1806 in the 29th year of her age Leaving an affectionate husband and four small children together with loving parents and nu- merous friends to lament her loss. This commemorates the death of two twin infant sons of Abijah and Mary Maskell aged 20 days In memory of Martha Sayre Maskell daughter of Abijah & Mary Maskell who departed this life Septem- ber 6th aged 1 year 9 months and 24 days "Lovely innocent farewell" In memory of Constant Maskell who departed this life Decem'r 26th 1739 aged 43 years "Time hastens on the hour" In memory of Ellen daughter of Jacob T & Mary Maskell who departed this life October 1st 1851 aged 3 years 8 mos & 2 days "Sleep on dear child" Beneath this stone was buried the body of Thomas Maskell Esq'r who died Sept 9th 1803 in the 83d year of his age He spent a long life in the exercise of every domestic and many public virtues and exhibited a bright example of integrity economy christian propriety of conduct, as he lived so he died in the faith of the gospel of Christ and with a lively hope of a glorious immortal- ity through the merits of his obedience and death. His flesh shall slumber in the ground. In the memory of Esther Maskell relict of Thomas Maskell Esq'r dec'd who died September 11th 1805 in the 58th year of her age She was an affectionate condescending wife a tender indulgent parent & a bright pattern of domestic virtue & economy. As a professor of religion she was attentive & devout & died in the faith of Jesus Christ, & lively hope of redemption through his blood. Let surviving friends be solicitous in imitating her virtues to follow her footsteps as she followed Christ & did good & to impress their bereavement by diligent preparation for meeting her in a future and more perfect state. Hear what the voice from Heaven declaims To those in Christ who die Releas'd from all the earthly cares They reign with Him on high MATTISSON In memory of Joseph Mattisson who departed this life May the 11th 1849 in the 73rd year of his age His mind was tranquil and serene No terrors in his looks were seen His Saviour's smile dispel'd the gloom And smooth'd his passage to the tomb Stones close by marked R. D. and C. R. In memory of Phebe wife of Joseph Mattison died July 27 1854 in the 74th year of her age "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" MILFORD In memory of Jacob Milford who departed this life February the 20th 1790 aged 45 years H. N, F. on stone close by. In memory of Sarah wife of Jacob Milford who de- parted this life Nov r the 19th 1791 aged 52 years MILLER In memory of Capt John Miller Born July 30th 1774 died October 22nd 1858 In memory of Cornelia wife of Capt John Miller who departed this life Feb 2d 1848 aged 70 years & 3 days In memory of Joel Miller who died December 8th 1827 aged 80 years John Miller departed this life March 4 1772 aged 61 years MILLS In memory of David Mills who departed this life February 3d 1801 in the 33d year of his age In memory of Hannah wife of David Mills & daughter of Philip & Tamson Alexander who died Nov 29 1790 aged 27 years Daniel M. Mills Nov 12 1797 Mar 1868 Emily R. Mills Apr 22 1802 Oct 22 1866 Ephraim son of Daniel & Emily Mills Apr 16 1834 Feb 13 1835 In memory of David Mills who died Oct 22 1835 in the 36th year of his age In memory of Hannah Mills the wife of John Mills Jun'r who departed this life May the 9th 1795 aged 35 years Jeremiah P. Mills A member of Co. G. 24th Regt N. J. Vol. Born March 22 1825 died Dec 20 1896 John Mills departed this life March 4 1772 aged 61 years Sarah H. Mills Born May 18th 1828 died June 28 1893 Adaline widow of David Mills and late widow of David M. Woodruff Born May 9 1807 died Jan 19 1896 MOORE In memory of Abigail Moore who departed this life July 23d 1794 aged 83 years In memory of Alexander Moore Esquire who depart- ed this life on the 5th day of September Anno Domini 1786 in the eighty second year of his age After spending his life in laudable industry and exten- sive usefulness in many of the most respectable offices of society. He closed his eyes upon the objects of sense in a firm and comfortable hope of a blessed immortality. One son two infant daughters are buried close by. Here rests in hope of a glorious resurrection the body of Sarah Moore wife of Alexander Moore Esq She departed this life July 3d 1775 in her 45th year Under this Stone doth lie bereaved of Life The indulgent Mother and the tender Wife A kind Relation and enduring Friend Beloved in life lamented in her end Then why should we lament? it is in vain For her to live was Christ, to die was gain Beneath this stone the bodies of a son and two daugh- ters of Alexander Moore Esq. who died in their infancy "Life how short Eternity how long" In memory of Anson Moore who died June 6 1775 aged 6 years In memory of Enoch Moore who departed this life Jan'y 4 1777 aged 44 years 1 month and 25 days Here lyeth the body of Joseph Moore who departed this life January the 26th 1747/8 aged 46 years In memory of Joseph Moore who died April 30th 1800 in the 59th year of his age For many years a ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church at Deerfield "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" In memory of Joseph Moore who died June 2 aged 3 years In memory of Amy Fithian widow of Joseph Moore who died November 20 1824 in the 79th year of her age "I know that my Redeemer liveth" MORE In memory of Azariah More Esq. who departed this life September 6th 1818 in the 80th year of his age In memory of Hannah Vickers More who departed this life March 25th 1802 aged 20 years 5 month and 7 days She was a dutiful Child sincere Friend and Affectionate Wife We mourn our loss but own its just In Him who gave we place our trust In memory of Hannah Vickers Moore daughter of Enoch H. and Hannah V. More who departed this life October 8th 1802 aged 6 months 22 days Short, yet how pleasing was her visit here But soon removed to a nobler sphere In memory of Mary wife of Enoch H. More who de- parted this life June 9 A. D. 1809 aged 35 years 2 months and 10 days Her virtues live in the breast of all who knew her Here Mary rests, escaped this mortal strife Above the joys, beyond the woes, of life Blest be the bark that wafts us to the shore Where death divided friends shall part no more In memory of Jeremiah B. More son of Enoch H. & Mary More who died Sept'r 9 A D 1807 aged 5 month & 2 days Happy infant early bless'd Rest in peaceful slumber rest, Early sever'd from the cares Which increase with growing years In memory of Ephraim son of Enoch & Mary More who died June 13th A D 1809 aged 24 days All those we love decay, we die in part String after string is sever'd from the heart In memory of Margaret daughter of John and Elizabeth More who departed this life August 6th 1837 in the 35th year of her age In memory of Martha More who departed this life September 29th 1830 in the 83rd year of her age In memory of Mary More who departed this life Jan'y 17th 1797 aged 47 years In memory of Rachel widow of Enoch More who de- parted this life April 14th 1796 aged 44 years and 4 days, In memory of Rebeca T. More daughter of Enoch H. and Mary A. More who died September 23rd 1823 in the 10th year of her age T'was God's most righteous will And be that will obey'd MULFORD Here lieth ye body of Aaron Mulford who departed this life the 13th of January 1755 in the 52nd year of his age Here lieth the body of Christian the wife of Aaron Mulford who departed this life October the 14th 1752 aged 47 years In memory of John Mulford who departed this life December 10th 1799 in the 43d year of his age In memory of Mrs. Sarah Mulford (formerly Mrs. Ewing) wife of Doct'r Thomas Ewing who departed this life April 1st 1806 aged 54 years Here lies the body of William Mulford who departed this life April 19th 1801 aged 67 years In memory of Elizabeth Mulford wife of Wm Mulford who died in childbed Sept 6 1805 of a son who lies in- tered by her side aged 18 y. 6 m. Her person was handsome: her manners simple and easy the opening of sensibility She was a dutiful child, an affectionate wife and a faithful friend OGDEN Anna D. Ogden died Aug 29 1869 in the 91st year of her age Fold the weary hands to rest God hath called He knoweth best Stones inscribed:— E. P. and R. P. PADGETT In memory of Ruth wife of David Padgett who died April ye 1st 1749 age 59 years Ebenezer Padgett died Feb'y 20 1837 in the 61st year of his age "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints" In memory of Hannah Padgett daughter of Gamaliel & Luseanna Padgett who departed this life September 2nd 1829 aged 2 years 11 mouths and 8 days Sarah Padgett wife of Ebenezer Padgett died Jan'y 1815 in the 68th year of her age "Blessed are pure in heart for they shall see God" In memory of William E. Padgett son of Gamalia & Lusianna Padgett who departed this life August 22 1833 aged 3 years 9 months and 11 days Small stone marked H. P. PARIS John Paris born November 2d 1777 died July 31 1853 Meribah wife of John Paris born September 2d 1781 died March 20th 1823 PECK In memory of John Peck who died the 31 of March 1746 aged 71 years POTTER In memory of Mary Potter wife of Colonel David Potter who departed this life the 11th day of May in the year of our Lord 1783 and in the 54th year of her age Leaving her Consort with 2 sons and 5 daughters to mourn the loss of the most affectionate wife and tender mother READ In memory of Dinah Read who died May 5th 1788 aged 56 years I Thess 4 Chap 14 verse "For if we believe that Jesus died & rose again Even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him" Here lyeth the body of Joseph Read who departed this life the 12th day of November 1755 aged 36 years In memory of Thomas Read who departed this life March 7 1763 aged about 74 years Stones marked J. T. R., 1815; M. T. R., 1813; M. R.; N. R. REEVES In memory of Abraham Reeves who departed this life May 21 1761 in the 62nd year of his age In memory of Abraham Reeves Elder of this Church who departed this life November 2nd 1822 aged 59 years 3 months and 3 days In memory of Damaris Reeves who departed this life December 1 1771 in the 74th year of her age Friends do not weep I only sleep Until the Resurrection Day Then Christ will call this body away In memory of Elizabeth Reeves wife of Alexander Reeves dec. who departed this life July 20 1834 aged 72 years 5 months & 10 days In memory of John Reeves Deacon who departed this life May 4th 1800 aged 75 years In memory of Johnson Reeves who departed this life April 2 1810 aged 58 years Alas he's gone to us he has bid adieu Anticipating heaven by joys in view A world of sorrow he has left behind Sickness & pain & met his end resigned In memory of Lemuel Reeves who departed this life Nov'r 2d 1777 aged 22 years In memory of Mabel Reeves who departed this life October 22nd 1813 aged 81 years and 3 months In memory of Rachel Reeves who departed this life February 6th 1806 In memory of Thomas Reeves who was born February 20th 1729 died May the 22th 1814 In memory of Thomas Reeves son of Timothy and Jane Reeves of Philadelphia who was drowned in the mouth of Stow Creek March 18 1821 aged 19 years 6 months and 6 days Here lies the body of Zerviah Reeves the wife of David Reeves in ye dust. I hope to see her rise at the resurrection of the just died Nov'r 15 1747 in ye 54 year of her age REMINGTON In memory of Sarah Remington and former wife of James Bacon. She departed this life August 13th 1805 aged 74 years RICHMON Joseph Richmon also Sarah A. Richmon Born April 2 1795 Died Aug 19 1876 Child of J. & S. R.; Child of J. & S. R.; Child of J. & S. R. SAYRE In memory of Joseph Sayre who departed this life June 5 1778 aged 26 years R. F. F. on stone near by. In memory of Ruth E. wife of Richard G. Sayre who departed this life August 15 1847 aged 27 years & 4 months Weep not for me but weep yourselves A loving wife and Christian dear A bosom friend lies buried here SEELEY In memory of Emily Seeley who departed this life September 19th 1825 aged 9 years In memory of Mason Seeley who departed this life May 17th 1821 aged 3 months In memory of Mason G. Seely who departed this life March 23 1821 aged 37 years Small stones near marked Francis, Baker, Willie, Charles, Mason. In memory of our father Richard Seeley who died on his birthday November 1st 1846 aged 64 years "It is appointed unto all men once to die" In memory of Elizabeth Seeley wife of Richard Seeley and daughter of Col'n David Moore who departed this life March 24th 1821 aged 40 years SHEPPARD In memory of Lydia Sheppard wife of Joseph Sheppard was born April 7th 1781 and died June 22nd 1803 aged 22 years 2 months 15 days Elizabeth B. wife of Smith Sheppard died Nov 2 1846 in the 29th year of her age "We mourn not as those without hope" Rebecca S. wife of Smith Sheppard Died Jan 7 1862 in the 47th year of her age "He giveth his beloved sleep" Elizabeth P., daughter of Smith & Rebecca S. Shep- pard born Dec 4 1850 died Sept 30 1852 "He shall gather the lambs in his arms" SHUTE In memory of Adam Shute who died March 26 1826 aged 64 years 5 mo In memory of Ann Elizabeth wife of Adam Shute who departed this life June 10th 1827 in the 68 year of her age In memory of John Shute son of Adam & Elizabeth Shute who died August 19 1822 aged 30 years and 5 months Weep reader weep but not for me Repent and to thy Saviour flee He died he rose he reigns to save O seek him while tis call'd to day Ere death shall summon thee away Ther's no repentance in the grave In memory of Charles Shute born Feb 24 1797 died July 23 1850 "We all do fade as a leaf" In memory of Charlotte wife of Charles Shute who died May 16th 1826 aged 25 years & 10 m Small stones close by marked C. S., H. S. Ruth Shute oldest daughter of John and Mary Shute died at the residence of her Father in law Daniel M. Woodruff Esq. Bridgeton September 26 A. D. 1855 in the 40th year of her age No more confined to darksome realms of night No more frail tenant pent in mortal clay Now should we rather halt your glorious flight And trace your progress in the realms of day World's would not bribe you back to tread Again life's dreary waste To see again your sky o'er spread With all the gloomy past In memory of Seeley Shute born March 9 1802 died April 28 1873 Was ordained Ruling Elder of the Pres- bytesian Church of Greenwich Dec 26 1836 Remained an Elder until the time of his death "And so after he had patiently Endured, he obtained the promise" Rebecca wife of Seeley Shute departed this life March 2 1832 in the 30th year of her age Sarah wife of Seeley Shute departed this life May 8 1844 in the 47th year of her age Seeley son of Seeley & Sarah Shute died Sept 28 1834 aged 8 months & 3 days Ebenezer H. son of Seeley & Sarah Shute died Dec 27 1837 aged 4 months Elizabeth wife of Seeley Shute died Dec 13 1882 in the 85 yr of her age SMITH In memory of Ann Maria Smith daughter of Edward & Sarah Smith who died August 30 1805 aged 6 months & 8 days Ere Sin could blight or Sorrow fade Death came with Friendly care The opening bud to Heaven convey'd And bid it blossom there In memory of Samuel Smith who died Dec'r 2d 1795 aged 55 years In memory of Sarah Smith wife of Samuel Smith departed this life Nov 7th 1791 in the 49th year of her age STATHEM Ercuries Stathem 1808-1892 Our Mother. To the memory of Mary J. wife of Er- curies Stathem who died April 1st 1844 aged 37 years "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away Blessed be the name of the Lord" Ann W. daughter of Ercurius & Mary Stathem born November 10th 1838 died August 24th 1861 Calm on the bosom of thy God Young spirit rest thee now Our little Willie son of E. & A. Stathem born Aug 1 1854 died May 19 1855 Joseph, on top of a stone close by STRATTON Sacred to the memory of Sarah Stratton who departed this life June 3 1818 aged 5 years SUITER My Mother Sarah Suiter died Sept 22 1851 in the 75th year of her age Tis sweet to believe of the absent we love If we miss them below we shall meet them above SUTER In memory of Eliza M. Suter born April 2 1805 died March 16th 1860 TOMLINSON In memory of James Tomlinson who departed this life November 3d 1843 in the 56th year of his age In memory of Martha M. Tomlinson wife of James Tomlinson wino departed this life February 28th 1851 in the 58th year of her age In memory of Joseph Tomlinson who departed this life Nov 22nd 1831 in the 35th year of his age Farewell dear friend a short farewell Till we shall meet again above Where endless joy and pleasure dwell And trees of life bear fruit of love Mary wife of Joseph Tomlinson (died April 11th 1862 aged 61 years In memory of Francis son of Joseph & Mary Tomlin- son who died Aug 14th 1832 aged 7 months Happy infant early blest Rest in peaceful slumber rest In memory of Rebecca H. Tomlinson who departed this life January 15 1855 in the 23d year of her age Rhoda S. wife of Lewis W. Tomlinson born August 18 1835 died February 22 1853 Friend after friend depart Who has not lost a friend There is no union here of hearts That has not here an end TONKIN In memory of Rose Ann Tonkin who departed this life August 13th 1814 aged 70 years TRIMBLE Jno. Trimble Co. H, 3d N.J. Cav. TUBMAN In memory of John Tubman who died Nov'br 3 1759 aged 33 years TUNDEN David Tunden died Sept 21 1876 aged 19 years "Young friend follow my precepts" TYLER To my husband Rev. Benjamin Tyler who died June 26th 1842 aged 37 years The memory of the just is blessed A stone marked Richard, near the last. Our Mother Mary M. Tyler daughter of Richard Seeley and widow of Rev. Benjamin Tyler born July 21 1807 died Oct 16 1888 "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God" Heb 4:9 In memory of George B. Tyler born Dec 22d 1818 died May 31st 1842 Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him WAITHMAN William Waithman died May 4th 1776 aged 38 years In memory of Mary the wife of William Waithman who departed this life August 7 1774 aged 29 years WALLING In memory of Jonathan Walling who died March 28 1847 aged 69 years WARD Memorial of Samuel Ward who departed this life February 27 1774 in the 38 year of his age This inscription is a small tribute to the memory of the once humane generous and just the uniform friend the tender husband the assiduous & successful physician the lover of his country and the real Christian. The last end of the good man is peace. WARE In memory of Maskell Ware Esq'r who departed this life February 13th 1846 in the eightieth year of his age In memory of Hannah widow of Maskell Ware who departed this life July 4th A. D. 1859 aged 84 years 9 months & 14 days Mary Ware born Dec 29 1796 died Nov 30 1879 "At Rest" Maskell Ware born August 1st 1811 died March 17th 1905 "Behold the upright for the end of that man is peace" Harriet wife of Maskell Ware and daughter of Richard & Elizabeth Seeley born Nov 12th 1809 died March 28th 1869 Having borne the cross She now wears the crown Rebecca S. Ware born March 23 1846 died April 6 1907 WATSON "And I shall rise also" Sacred to the memory of Elisabeth Watson born Feb- ruary 4 1840 died December 5 1846 Shed not for her the bitter tear Nor give the heart to vain regret Tis but the casket that lies here The gem that filled it sparkles yet In memory of David Watson who departed this life November the 10th 1814 aged 29 years 7 month and 2 days In memory of Isaac Watson who died March 6 1811 aged 80 years In memory of Abigail wife of Isaac Watson and daughter of Maskell Ewing Esq who died October 25 1798 aged 54 years In memory of Sarah daughter of Isaac and Abigail Watson who died June 5 1846 aged 73 years David Watson Jan 13 1816 - Jan 7 1888 "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" Harriet Jones wife of David Watson July 23 1820 - Dec 5 1912 Children of David & Harriet Watson Rebecca K. 1830-1862 Preston N. 1862-1884 Sarah H. daughter of David & Harriet Watson born May 28th 1851 died Sept 30th 1857 "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of heaven" Sacred to the memory of Samuel L. Watson born Sept 29th 1846 died Feb 21st 1848 "It is well with the child It is well" WEATHERBY John Weatherby Sr departed this life May 2 1855 in the 87th year of his age Anna wife of John Weatherby Sr departed this life March 31 1846 in the 72 year of her age WELCH In memory of Eliza A. Welch wife of Maurice Welch Jr March 12th 1850 in the 22nd year of her age WETHMAN In memory of Thomas Wethman who departed this life September ye 20th 1748 aged 56 years WHITE In memory of Mrs. Sarah White the wife of John White merchant of Philadelphia and daughter of Alex- ander Moore and Sarah his wife who departed this life the 18th day of October 1770 a few days after the birth of her third child in the 23d year of her age. She lived much desired and Died much lamented Inexorable death what beauty hast thou effaced, What expectation hast thou cut short Our souls would learn the heavenly art To improve the hours we have That we may act the wiser part And live beyond the grave WILLIAMS In memory of Oliver Henry Williams who departed this life August 8th 1828 aged year and 11 month Here assign'd to beauty's bloom The watch of Henry's tomb WINDAL In memory of our sister Ruth J. wife of Thomas Windal and daughter of Elias & Hannah Keen who departed this life June 8th 1859 aged 26 years 11 months and 19 days WOOD In memory of Hannah wife of Levi A. Wood who departed this life October 11 1833 in the 30th year of her age Mary Elizabeth daughter of Joseph B. & Matilda Wood died June 17 1856 aged 5 years 10 months & 17 days Alas how changed that lovely flower Which bloomed and cheered my heart Fair fleeting comfort of an hour How soon we're called to part From adverse blasts and low'ring storms Her favour'd soul He bore And with you bright angelic forms She lives to die no more Richard M. son of Joseph B. & Matilda Wood died August 13 1854 aged 4 months & 13 days No pain or grief or anxious fears Invades thy bounds, No mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleeper here Where angels watch his soft repose In memory of Rachel Wood the daughter of Jonathan and Milicent Wood who departed this life July 16th 1796 aged 20 years WOODRUFF In memory of Enos Woodruff who departed this life Dec'r 23d 1795 in the 76th year of his age In memory of Sarah Woodruff relict of Enos Woodruff who departed this life January 6th 1799 in the 82nd year of her age In memory of Enos Woodruff who departed this life September 19th 1805 aged 54 years & 5 months In memory of Phebe the wife of David Woodruff Sen- ior who departed this life November the 3rd 1797 aged 60 years In memory of David Woodruff who died July 3rd 1822 in the 74th year of his age In memory of Elizabeth Woodruff wife of David Woodruff who departed this life August 19th 1806 aged 45 years Sacred to the memory of Mary Woodruff daughter of Joseph & Amy Moore died Feb 27 1870 in the 79th year of her age Married John Shute March 9 1815 and sur- viving him married Daniel M. Woodruff Esq'r Oct 30 1833 She was an affectionate wife A tender mother And an exemplary christian Her children rise up and call her blessed her husband also he praiseth her YOUNG Our little Freddie Frederick son of Theodore W. & Mary E. Young aged 2 years Josephine infant daughter of Newton & Margaret Young died May 13 1849