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History of the Towns of New Milford and Bridgewater, Connecticut
1703—1882
By
Samuel Orcutt
(Transcribed by Richard M. Clarke)

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In memory of
Mrs. RUTH PATTERSON
wife of Mr. Charles Patterson
who died June 6, 1821, aged 42 years.

In memory of
ANPREW PECK
who died Aug. 25, 1825
aged 54 years.

In memory of
BENNITT PECK
who died Apr. 22, 1848
aged 53 years.

In memory of
HENRIETTA
wife of Walter B. Peck
who died Oct. 21, 1847
aged 27 years.

HENRIETTA
daughter Walter B.
& Henrietta Peck
died April 24, 1847
aged 4 months.
Sweet little human blossom, cropt
Even in thy bud in bloom
How bright will be the opening
Beyond the hiding tomb.

In memory of
JAMES M. PECK
who died Aug. 26, 1838
aged 37 years.
Farwell dear family I must go,
And leave you in this sinful world below.
May you all the cause of Christ sustain,
That we may meet in heaven again.
Dear friends to you as you pass by
If on this chance to cast your eye,
Lay down your sins without delay,
And seek the love of Christ to-day.
Composed by the deceased

In memory of
JOSEPH PECK
who departed this life
Dec. 27, 1837, aged 77 years.

In memory of
LORANIA
wife of Joseph Peck
who died Sept. 14, 1817
aged 47 years.
LUCINDA
wife of Andrew Peck
died Sept. 15, 1848
aged 73 years.

ANDREW
son of Eli & Sally Peet
died Jan. 7, 1848
aged 13 years.

ANNA PEET
wife of Nathan Peet
died April 24, 1852
AE. 71.
NATHAN PEET
died Sept. 13, 1857
AE. 74.

In memory of
SALLY M.
wife of Eli S. Peet
daughter of John
& Polly Mallett
who died Feb. 4, 1842
aged 29 years.
In the midst of life we are in death.

In memory of
SALLY G. PEET
wife of Asahill Peet
who died Dec. 28, 1822
aged 11 years.
Mourn not for me,
But mourn for yourselves
and your children.

NATHANIEL PERRY, Esq.
Born Jan. 7, 1795,
Died Nov. 10, 1846.

JAMES ARTHUR
son of Isaac O.
& Mary Pettit
was born May 27
and died Oct. 6, 1842
aged 4 mo., and 9 days.

ANNA O. PHELPS
died June 1,1822,
aged 22 years
wife of Joseph R. Phelps.
JARVIS PHILLIPS
Died Feb. 5, 1881
Aged 79.

In memory of
JERUEL PHILLIPS,
who died Dec. 16, 1829
aged 70 years.

In memory of
CHARLES H.
son of Drake H.
and Pauline Phillips
who died Sept. 13, 1841,
aged 10 mo..

Died, June 8,1837
NANCY
wife of James Phillips
aged 37 years.
Also
two children of hers
one aged 4 years & 9 months
and the other 1year & 8 months.

In memory of
PAULINE
wife of Drake H. Phillips & daughter
of Daniel M. & Phebe Fairchild
who died Dec. 26, 1840
aged 29 years, 4 mo., & 26 days.

SAPHRONIA
wife of Henry Phillips
Died Mar. 19, 1861
AE. 19 yrs. & 15 ds.

CLARK PICKETT
Died July 23, 1843
ae. 49.

In memory of
SAMUEL PHILLIPS
who died Nov. 1, 1815
aet. 70 years.

ANON
son of Peter
and Betsey Picket
who died Mar. 29, 1819
in the 3rd year
of his age.

In memory of
BENJAMIN
son of Peter
and Betsey Picket
he died Mar. 4, 1815
aged 8 months.

ANNA ELIZA
daughter of Asa D.
and Louisa J. Pickett
Born Sept. 23, 1843,
died Aug. 20, 1848.

EVA
daughter of John E.
& Chloe Piercy
died Oct 1, 1858
ae. 2 yrs. & 9 mo.
Fold her pale hands o’er her pure little breast,
I weep not at parting, my darling’s at rest:
Kiss her brow softly, and bid her farewell
Her home is in Heaven with Jesus to dwell.

JOHN R.
son of Chloe Piercy
died July 1, 1851
ae. 11 yrs.
Thus fades the opening bud of time
With death’s cold hand has riven:
The silver cord of life is broken,
The spirit’s fled to heaven.

CAROLINE K.
daughter of Charles
& Harriet Pine
Died July 12, 1850
ae. 11 yrs. & 10 ds.
Also
WILLIAM
son of William &
Harriet Johnson
died Sept. 20, 1849
ae. 11 mos.

ANNA PLATT
wife of
Gideon Platt
died Feb 12, 1849,
in the 82 year
of her age

In memory of
BENJAMIN PLATT, JR.
son of Benjamin
and Adah Platt
who died Mar. 3rd , 1815
aged 20 years & 9 months.
In memory of
Mr. EPINETUS PLATT
who died June 5, 1815
aged 76 years.
While marble monuments decay,
And earthly temples turn to dust;
The righteous live an endless day
Blest be the memory of the just.

MR.
GIDEON PLATT
died August 19, 1814
in the 54 year
of his age.

In memory of
GIDEON W. PLATT
who died Jan. 24, 1819

SACRED
To the Memory of
Mr. Joseph M. Platt
Son of
GIDEON & ANNA PLATT.
He died June 18th AD 1808
Aged 20 Years & 9 Months.
My Parents and my Brother leave
And take my lodging in the grave.

SAMUEL PLATT
the first of this town,
and one of its original proprietors
departed this life the 22d of July, 1783,
in the 61st year of his age.
An honest man, he feared God
and hated wickedness.

In memory of
SUSANNAH
wife of Epenetus Platt
who died Aug. 7, 1825
aged 83 years.
To God I fly, When low in dust
In God I’ll trust, My head shall lie.

GEORGE
son of Horace
& Harriet Porter
died Jan. 17, 1845
aged 6 years.

AN INFANT
died Nov. 3,1819
Aged 6 mos.

MARYETTA
died Nov. 18, 1849
aged 2 yrs. & 6 mos.
Children of Israel &
Susan E. Potter.

SUSAN E.
wife of Israel Potter
died Oct.5, 1849
aged 40 years.

Sacred to the memory of
ASA PRIME
who then Apr. 6, 1817
in the 64th year of his age.
Sweet soul we leave thee to thy rest,
Enjoy thy Jesus and thy God,
Till we from Ban of day released,
Spring out and clime the shining Road.

Sacred it the memory of
PHEBE PRIME
consort of Asa Prime
who departed this life Feb. 19, 1815
in the 62nd year of her age
of a cancer in the breast.
Farewell, bright soul, a short farewell,
Till we meet again above
In the sweet groves, where pleasures dwell,
And trees of life bear fruits of love.

Here lies the body of
Mr. WILLIAM PRIME
He died Dec. 1, 1757
in the 44th year of his age.

In memory of
DOCT. CHARLES A. RANDALL
who was born Apr. 18, 1798
and died Mar. 2, 1826
27 years 10 months & 14 ds.

FANNY A.
wife of Jonathan Read,
died June 24, 1843
ae. 55 years.

In memory of
FRIEND B. READ
son of Jacob
& Mary Read
who died Aug. 25, 1808
in the 20th year of his age.

GEORGE B.
son of Jonathan
& Fanny A. Read
died Feb. 26, 1834
ae. 24 years.

GEORGE E.
son of Edward
& Phebe Reed
died April 26, 1870
ae. 1 year & 8 mos.
Sleep on sweet babe,
And take thy rest
God called thee home,
He saw it best.

EPHRAIM RICHMOND
Died Dec. 24, 1871
Aged 89.
Gone but not forgotten.

GEORGE RICHMOND
died Sept. 2, 1847
aged 28 years & 5 months.

JOHN RICHMOND
Died May 8, 1855
Aged 41 years and 9 mo.

The grave of
SARAH ISABELLA
daughter of George &
Jennet Richmond
who died Oct. 26, 1850
AE. 2 yrs, 9 mo., & 8 ds.

In memory of
MEHITABLE RICHMOND
wife of Seelye Richmond
who died May 20, 1810
aged 46 years.

SEELYE RICHMOND
died Sept. 20, 1838
aged 68 years & 12 ds.

Two Infants
Children of Seeley B.
& Sarah Richmond.

In memory of
Mrs. ANNIS
relict of Mr. Abraham Roberts
who departed this life Sept. 28, 1831
in the 70th year of her age.

BENJAMIN J. ROBERTS
died Nov. 13, 1817
ae. 63 years.

In memory of
ELI ROBERTS
who died Sept. 16, 1850
in the 60 year of his age.

In memory of
JOHN ROBERTS
who died June 24, 1836,
ae. 74 years & 1 month, & 23 days.

LYDIA STRONG
Relict of Seelye Richmond
Died July 6,1853
in the 79th year
of her age.

In memory of
ABRAM ROBURDS
who died Feb. 25, 1821
in the 62nd year of his age.

In memory of an
Infant daughter of
Benjamin &
Hannah Roburds
who died Aug. 1, 1813.

Here lies the body of
MR. ELI ROBURDS
He died Sept. 23, 1754
in the 63rd year of his age.
Behold and see is you pass by
As yon are now so once was I
As I am now, so you must be
Prepare for death and follow me.

In memory of
JANE ROBURDS
wife of John Roburds
who died Jan. 26, 1812
in the 48th year of her age.

Here lies the body of
Mrs. MARY
wife of Mr. Eli Roburds
She died July 3, 1757
in the 63rd year of her age.

ALBERT A. C. ROGERS
Died May 23, 1873. ae. 22.

In memory of
BENJAMIN
son of John & Bulen Rogers
who departed this life Mar. 6, 1840
aged 25 years & 11 months.

CHARLOTTE ROGERS
died Sept. 13, 1848
Aged 15 years.

In memory of
EZRA RUGGLES
who died Dec. 18, 1838
in the 68th year of his age.

This monument is erected in memory of
LAZARUS RUGGLES
who died May 6, 1797
in the 67th year of his age.
Death leaves to friends a dear but vacant name
Inscribed with sorrow on the marble page.

In memory of
MERCY RUGGLES
wife of Joseph Ruggles
who died May 9,1798
in the 37th year of her age.

In memory of
SAMUEL RUCGLES
son of Joseph & Mercy Ruggles.
He died Dec. 29, 1737
aged 14 months.

In memory of
DAVID RUMRILL
who died Sept. 23, 1804
aged 20 years.

BENONI S. SANFORD
who died Oct. 24, 1816
aet. 56

BETSEY NORTHROP
Wife of Isaac Sanford
Died Sept. 16, 1875
AE. 89 yrs. 2 mo. & 20 ds.

CAROLINE
only daughter of David C.
& Caroline T. Sanford
died Feb. 14, 1825
aged 1 year, 1 month & 3 days.
Oh, “how the world falls to pieces round about us
And leaves us in a ruin of our joy.”

CAROLINE T. SANFORD
wife of David C. Sanford and
daughter of Hon. Orange Merwin
died Jan. 20, 1824
aged 23 years, 1 month & 5days.

In memory of
EUNICE
wife of Uriah Sanford
who died July 6,1834
aged 51 years 7 months & 3 ds.

FRANCES S. SANFORD
Died Nov. 30, 1852
AE. 21 yrs., 2 mo. & 21 ds.

In memory of
ISAAC SANFORD
WHO DIED JUNE 23, 1824;
AGED 39 YEARS, 4
MONTHS AND 14 DAYS.

MARY SANFORD
Died Feb. 2, 1846
AE. 36 yrs., 4 mo. & 9 ds.

In memory of
MARY C.
daughter of Gould
& Sally Sanford
died July 2,1822
aged 3 years,
1 mo. & 9 days.

PHEBE SANFORD
Died June 2, 1859
AE. 50 yrs. 7 mo. & 9 ds.

PRUDENCE SANFORD
wife of Benoi S.
died Nov. 22, 1841
aged 79 years.

In memory of
Mr. STEBBINS SANFORD
He died Apr. 1, 1757
in the 24th year of his age
beloved of all men.

In memory of
HANNAH
wife of Jonathan Sherman
who died Nov. 29, 1848
aged 80 yrs.

In memory of
SALLY SHERMAN
who died Sept. 18, 1816
aet. 36, wife of Zadock Sherman.

Here lies the body of
CHLOE SHERMAN
daug. of Roger Sherman, Esq.
& Mrs. Elizabeth, his wife
who died Nov. 13, 1757
aged 2 years, 10 months & 17 days.

In memory of
DINAH
widow of Ezra Sherman
who died Feb. 21
1836 Aet. 62

Here lies the body of
Mrs. ELIZABETH SHERMAN
wife of Roger Sherman, Esq.
who died Oct. 19, 1760
aged 34 years. She was daughter
of Mr. Joseph Hartwell of
Stoughton.

In memory of
EZRA SHERMAN
who died Aug. 25, 1825
in his 63rd year.

In memory of
HANNAH
wife of Jotham Sherman
who died Nov. 29, 1858
aged 80 years.

Here lies the body of
OLIVER SHERMAN
son of Roger Sherman, Esq.
& Mrs. Elizabeth, his wife,
who died June ye 16, AD.
1752, aged 10 months & 22 days.

Here lies the body of
Mr. WILLIAM SHERMAN
who died Apr. ye 20, 1756
Aged 30 years & 20 days.
He was the son of William Sherman,
which was the son of Joseph Sherman,
which was the son of John Sherman of
Watertown.

An infant
of Zadoc &
Sally Sherman
died May 4, 1816.

In memory of
ANN SMITH
wife of Perry Smith, and daughter
of Samuel and Hester Comstock
who died Feb. 26, 1826
aged 29 years.

In memory of
ELVIRA SMITH
daughter of Perry & Ann Smith
& granddaughter of Samuel
& Hester Comstock
who died Sept. 12, 1836
aged 20 years, 2 mo. & 20 days.

In memory of
an infant son of
Perry & Ann Smith,
who died July 18, 1819.

MARIETTA
wife of Nathan Smith
Died Feb. 27, 1864
AE. 62.

NATHAN SMITH
Died March 24, 1869
AE 68.

In memory of
Hon. PERRY SMITH
who died June 8, 1852
AEt. 69 yrs. & 27 ds.

In memory of
SARAH L
daughter of Stephen
& Maria Smith
who died Apr. 16, 1830
aged 3 months & 2 day’s.
She took the cup of life to sip,
For bitter ‘twas to drain;
She put it meekly to her lip
And went to sleep again.

In memory of
SOPHIA
daughter of Nathan
& Marietta Smith
who died Jan. 24, 1839
aged 5 years, 4 months & 15 days.

In memory of.
ABIGAIL STARR
daughter of Noah
& Clarissa Mygatt.
She died Sept. 11, 1795
aged 18 months.

In
memory of
DANIEL son of
Josiah &
Sarah Starr,
who died
May 1, 1826,
AE. 49 years.

ELI,
SON OF COL. JOSIAH STARR
DIED
DEC. 4, 1835;
AEt. 72.
SUSANNA,
RELICT OF ELI STARR,
DIED
NOV. 24, 1851;
Aet. 77

In memory of
ELIZA JANE
daughter of William J.
& Sarah Starr
who died Oct. 3, 1832,
aged 20 months & 17 days.

In Memory of
Col. JOSIAH STARR
who died Oct. 15, 1813
Aged 73 years.
Also
SARAH STARR his wife
who died Sept. 19, 1805
aged 65 years.

SUSANNA
Relict of Eli Starr
Died Nov. 29, 1851
AE. 77.

In Memory of
Mrs. Mary the wi
fe of Mr. Benone
Stebbens Decesed
february ye 17th, AD.
1771in the 78th Year
of her Age.

Here
lyes Buried ye Body
of Mr. Benoni Stebins
who Died Novembr ye 14th
1758 in ye 70th Year of
his Age.
Behold, all you that pass by,
As you are now so once was I,
As I am now so you must be,
Prepare for death & follow me.

CAROLINE STERLING
Died Aug. 4, 1875
AE. 54.
My flesh shall rest in hope.

In memory of
ELIZABETH STERLING
who died June 8, 1838
aged 33 years
My flesh shall slumber in the ground
Till the last trumpet’s joyful sound,
Then burst thy chains with sweet, surprise,
And in my Savior’s image rise.

EPHRAIM STERLING
Died Jan. 6, 1854
Aged 74.
Farewell, dearest father, thy trials are o’er,
Thy labors are ended, thy sorrows are no more.
Farwell, till we meet in the regions above,
To praise our redeemer and talk of his love.

In memory of
JOSEPH
son of Ephraim
& Lucy Sterling
who died Jan. 13, 1828
aged 21 years.

LUCY
Wife of Ephraim Sterling
Died Jan. 21, 1859
aged 78.
Till the last hour of life thy loss we’ll mourn,
And strew thy grave with tears of sorrow shed,
Oh! may we then on angels’ wings be borne,
To see her live who now, alas, is dead.

The grave of
VINCENT B. STERLING
who died May 10, 1842. aged 29.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

The grave of
VINCENT STERLING
who died June 8, 1838
aged 33 years.
My flesh shall slumber in the ground
Till the last trumpet’s joyful sound,
Then burst thy chains with sweet, surprise,
And in my Savior’s image rise.
In memory of
ALBERT H. STILSON
who died Dec. 18, 1841
aged 34 years.
His last dying words were,
In the living and true
God I put my trust.

In memory of
ANNE STILSON
wife of Deacon Riverius Stilson
who departed this life Oct. 29, 1811
in the 68th year of her age.
In thy fair book of life divine,
My God, inscribe my name.
There let it fill some humble place
Beneath the slaughtered lamb.

ELVIRA
wife of Riverius Stilson
died Apr. 20, 1828
aged 22 years, 6 mo., &
12 days.
Trust in the Lord.

HANNAH
wife of John Stilson
died Mar. 25, 1795
aged 54 years.

JOHN STILSON
died Mar. 29, 1821
aged 78 years.

In
memory of
JOHN STILSON, JR.
who died
Apr. 1, 1831
aged 60 years.

In memory of
Lucy
wife of Dea. Nicanor Stilson
who died Mar. 13, 1855
in the 77 year of her age.
She rejoiced it the prospect
of a blessed immortality.

In memory of
Mrs. MARY
the wife of Mr. Moses Stilson.
She died March ye 1st AD. 1766,
in ye 58th year of her age.

In memory of
DEA. NICANOR STILSON
who died Dec. 22, 1862
in the 87 year of his age.

In
memory of
RACHEL
relict of
John Stilson
WHO DIED
April 20, 1863
Aged 93.

RIVERIOUS STILSON
died Sept. 17, 1830
aged 24 years & 8 months.
His last words were
All is well with me.

Here lies interred the body of
DEA. RIVERIOUS STILSON
who departed
this life Jan. 4, 1802
in the 58th year of his age.
‘Twas sudden death’s inervit hand
That cut the silver cord
And loosed the marriage bond.

In memory of
SARAH
the daughter of John
& Hannah Stilson
who died Jan. ye 9, 1769, in the
6th year of her Age.

In memory of
ASAHEL STONE
who died Apr. 26, 1812
ae.76 years:
also his wife
SARAH STONE
who died Sept. 7, 1806
ae. 66 years.

CURTIS STONE
son of Joel &
Chloe Stone
died Feb. 22, 1833
aged 23 years.

In memory of
Mrs. HONOR STONE
wife of Mr. Truman Stone
who died Aug. 8, 1799, in
the 29th year of her age.

Our Father & Mother.
JOHN STOKES
Died Mar. 11, 1844
AE. 42.
His wife
CATHARINE WRIGHT
Died Nov. 13, 1870
AE. 68.

In memory of
HENRY SULLIVAN
who died Nov. 8, 1846
aged 49 years.

In memory of
DAVID SUMMERS
who died Jan. 18, 1822
aged 22 years.
Be ready, ye who see
This monumental stone,
For soon your days will flee,
Like mine forever gone.

The grave of
HELEN MARIA
daughter of Reuben &
Harriet M. Swift
born at Watertown, N. Y.
May 8,1828
died in New York
Jan. 5,1847.

Died Jan. 20, 1843
at New Milford, in
his 71st year
REUBEN SWIFT, Esq.
late of Watertown, N. Y.

In memory of
Col. WILLIAM TAYLOR
who died Feb. 24, 1841
in the 77 year of his age:
also of
ABIGAIL TAYLOR
his wife
who died Aug. 17, 1845
aged 77.

In memory of
ANNE TAYLOR
wife of Nathaniel Taylor, Esq.
who died Apr. 19, 1810, AE. 59.

This
Stone
is erected
as a tribute
of affection to
the memory of

MAJ. GENERAL
AUGUSTINE TAYLOR
who was born Nov. 28, 1755
and died Feb. 10, 1816,
in the 61 year of his age.
We weep, but we cherish
the remembrance of his example
and we trust in a happier day.

Here lies Entombed The remains of
DANIEL STARR TAYLOR
eldest son of William and Abigail Taylor.
To perpetuate the memory of a beloved Son,
His parents have erected This Monument.
He died on the 4th day of Sept., 1807, aged 19 years.
Silent we own Jehovah’s name
We kiss the scourging hand,
And yield our comforts and our life
To thy supreme command.

HARRIET HONORA TAYLOR
DAUGHTER OF
Gen. Augustine Taylor,
Born Oct. 9, 1793
Died Apr. 23, 1868.

LAWRENCE TAYLOR
Died Jan. 19, 1857
aged 58 years.

ELECTA NORTHROP
Died Dec. 25, 1858
AET. 78.

HARRIET D.
wife of Doct. George Taylor
died Jan19, 1847, AE. 41.

JOHN TAYLOR, Esq.
died Jan. 18, 1837
aged 59.

Here lies
JOHN BOARDMAN
first born of the Rev.
Mr. Nathaniel &
Mrs. Tamar Taylor,
who died Feb. 4, 1750
aged 18 days.

Taylor Monument.
THE Rev. NATHANIEL TAYLOR
departed this life Dec. 9, 1800
in the 79th year of his age
and the 53rd of his ministry.
He was time second ordained minister of the first
society in the Town; and for 26 years a Fellow
of Yale College.

Mrs. TAYMAR TAYLOR
wife of the Rev. Nathaniel Taylor
and daughter of the
Rev Daniel Boardman
departed this life June 27, 1795
aged 72 years.

LAURA
daughter of Nathaniel
& Anne Taylor
departed this life Sept. 101776,
aetas, 11 months.

In memory of
NATHANEL TAYLOR Esq.
who died Feb. 21, 1818
in the 65th year of his age.

SOPHIA TAYLOR
wife of John Taylor
died Dec. 16, 1812
aged 25 years.

DOCT. WILLIAM H. TAYLOR
son of William and Abigail Taylor
died Oct. 15, AD. 1818
in the 29th year of his age.

In memory of
Col. WILLIAM TAYLOR
who died Feb. 24, 1841
in the 77th year of his age.
Also of
ABIGAIL TAYLOR his wife
who died Aug. 17, 1845, aged 77.

In memory of
MR. JOB TERRILL
who died July 23, 1822
aged 64 years.
His death was occasioned by his falling from a
load of hay, and killed instantly.

JOB TERRIL
son of Deacon Job
and Sarah Terril aged 10 days;
died Nov. 3, 1736.

In memory of
ABIGAIL TERRILL
wife of Caleb Terrill
who died Nov. 1, 1817
aged 97.

In memory of
ASAHEL TERRII.L
who died Jan 15, 1823
aged 36, (3 Sept., 1822).

In memory of
DOCTOR TERRILL
son of Mr. Caleb &
Mrs. Abigail Terrill
died Oct. 14, 1790,
in the 22d year of his age.
Both old and young, as you pass by,
Stop here and view this place;
Remember, shortly you must die..

Sacred to the memory of
PARTRIDGE THACHER, Esq.
who departed this life Jan. 9,1786
in the 72nd year of his age.
And
MARY
his wife
who died Oct 7, 1786
in the 79th year of her age.
Composed by the deceased, P. Thacher, Esq.

Rest here my body till th’ Arch Angel’s Voice
More son’ rous far than ninefold thunder, wake
The sleeping dead; Then rise to thy sphere,
And he my house immortal

The grave of
PHEBE
wife of Elizur Thayer
who died Nov. 4, 1831
aged 55years and 8 months.
Blessed are they which are called
unto the marriage supper of the Lord.

In memory of
SARAH THAYER
Wife of William Thayer
who died Sept. 31, 1863
Aged 89 years.

In memory of
WILLIAM THAYER
who died Apr. 1, 1837
aged 62.

In memory of
Doct. LEMUEL THOMAS
born in Newtown, Ct.
Dec. 2, 1760
died Dec. 2, 1798
aged 38.

SUSANNA
consort of Lemuel Thomas,
daughter of John &
Susanna Carrington
is preserved by this monument.
She died Oct. 16, 1796.

CHARLES E.
son of Charles J. &
Charlotte E. Thatcher
Died June 19, 1869
AE. 16 yrs., 1 mo. & 18 ds.
We miss thee, dearly loved one,
And our hearts are full of pain
While we listen for thy footsteps—
We shall hear them ne’er again

CHARLES J. THATCHER
Died Feb. 18, 1876
aged 64.
CHARLOTTE E
his wife
died —, aged

CLARK H.
son of Charles J. &
Charlotte E. Thatcher
died Jan. 20, 1846
ae. 5 mo. & 11 da.

EDWARD A.
died Sept. 24, 1844
AE. 9 mo. & 14 da.
OLIVER
died April 12, 1842
AE 8 ds.
Children of Charles
& Laura Thompson
In memory of
ELI TODD, Esq.
who died Feb. 12, 1846
aged 82 years
and 2 months.

In memory of
JANE
wife of Doct. Jonah Todd
who departed this life Dec. 1, 1812
in the 84th year of her age.

In memory of
Doct. JONAH TODD.
He died Mar. 17, 1783
in the 51st year of his age.
Here lies the man that others tried to save,
Himself at last hath reach’d the silent grave;
In silent dust my body lies confined
Until the resurrection call and judgment to mankind.
In health one moment; you may be, the next, in
eternity.

Erected in memory of
MERCY TODD
wife of Capt. Eli Todd
& daughter of
Capt. John Merwin.
She died Oct. 19, 1806
aged 39 years, 2 months
and 10 days.

In memory of
DANIEL TRYON
who died Mar. 3, 1800
aged 75 years.

In memory of
MR. CALEB TURRELL
who departed this life
Feb. 25, 1796
in the 79th year of his age.

In memory of
CHARLOTTE
wife of Asabel Turrill
who died Jan. 22, 1858
aged 64 years.

In memory of
EDWIN TURRILL
who died July 12, 1845
aged 27 years.

Sacred to the memory of
ELIZABETH TURRILL
wife of John Turrill
and daughter of James
and Elizabeth Buck.
She died Mar. t6, 1812,
aged 52 years,1 month
and 3 days.
Precious in the sight if the Lord
is the death of his saints.

In memory of
JOHN TURRILL
who was born Mar. 16, 1756
and died Feb. 19, 1829
aged 72 years, 11 months
and 3 days.

MAJOR TURRILL
died Oct. 4, 1847
ae.79 years.

In memory of
MERINDA CLARK
daughter of John &
Elizabeth Tyrrel
who died Feb. 5, 1831
aged 43 years, 6 month & 4 days.
We alas! forget, too often,
What a friend we have above;
But when home our souls are brought,
We will love thee as we ought.

In memory of
POLLY
wife of John Turrill
& daughter of Riverius
& Anna Stilson
who died June 24, 1853
aged 83 yrs., 3 mo. & 7 ds.

In memory of
MERINDA CLARK
daughter of John &
Elizabeth Tyrrel
who died Feb. 5, 1831
aged 43 yrs., 6 mo. & 4 ds.
We also forget too often
What a friend we have above;
But when home our souls are brought
We will love thee as we ought.

Here lies the body of
WILL VAUGHAN
who departed this life
Aug. 5, 1842
in the 28th year
of his age.
HENRIETTA
daughter of David
& Ann Umsted
died Apr. 28, 1817
aged 5 years & 3mo.

In memory of
CHARLES BOARDMAN
son of Federal &
Hetty O. Vanderburgh
who died Aug. 24, 1822
aged 1 year & 7 months.

The grave of
LAURA BOARDMAN VANDERBURGH
daughter of Federal &
Hetty O. Vanderburgh
who died Mar. 12, 1831
aged 4 years & 9 months.

Here lie the bodies of
JOHN WALTER &
JONATHAN his son;
The son died Mar. 23
and the father Apr. 3, 1734
The father aged 62
& the son 28 years.

LAURA JULIA
wife of Henry Walter and
daughter of Anan Hine
died Mar. 30th, 1845
aged 30 years.

Sacred to the memory of
MRS. ELIZABETH WASSON
relict of Capt. John Wasson of Fairfield
who died at New Milford, Mar. 13, 1827, ae. 71.

In memory of
GEORGE
son of William
& Lucy Watson
who died Apr. 22, 1831
aged 20 years.

In memory of
JEANNY
wife of William Watson
who died Apr. 16th, 1807
in the 30 year of her age.

In memory of
JOHNSON WATSON
who died Nov. 29, 1828
aged 32 years.
In memory of
KERR
son of William &
Jeanny Watson,
who died June 11, 1826
aged 27 years.;

LEUCY
wife of William Watson
Died Oct. 29, 1873, AE. 87.

In memory of
MALVINA
daughter of William
& Jeanny Watson
who died Sept. 29, 1830
aged 24 years.

In memory of
ROBERT WATSON
who died May 19, 1850,
Aged 25 years.

In memory of
WALLACE
son of William
& Lucy Watson
who died Aug. 2, 1830
aged 2 years & 8 months.

In memory of
WILLIAM WATSON
who died Sept. 14, 1831
in the 59th year of his age.

In memory of
WILLIAM
son of William &
Jeanny Watson
who died Nov. 22, 1804
aged 2 mo. & 7 days.

In memory of
BENJAMIN WELCH
son of Rev. William
& Ruth Welch
who died in the State
of New York
aged 47 years.

Here lies interred the body of
MRS. JERUSHA WELCH
wife of Paul Welch, Esq.
who departed this life
Sept. 25, 1755
in the 53rd year of her age.
Reader attend, tho’ dead she speaks to thee
Tread the same path, the same thine end shall be.

Here lies the body of
JERUSHA WELCH
daughter of Paul Welch, Esq.
& Mrs. Jerusha, his wife,
Died Mar. 27, 1751
in the 17th year of her age.

Here lies the body of
MR. JOHN WELCH
He deceased May 25, 1732
in the 38th year of his age.

Here lies the body of
JOHN WELCH
son of Paul Welch, Esq.,
& Mrs. Jerusha, his wife
died Jan. 6, 1744
in the 1st year of his age.

Here lies the body of
JOHN WELCH, JR.
died May 1, 1741, in
the 22nd year of his age.

In memory of
PAUL WELCH ESQ.
one of the first principal
settlers of this town
& an original proprietor
of the same; departed this
life Aug. 26, 1778, in the
82nd year of his age.
In his day, served the town in most offices
of trust & honor, gave good satisfaction
died possessed of a large estate.

In memory of
Mr. THOMAS F. WELCH
who died Jan. 18, 1812 aged 39
son of the Rev. Whitman Welch
who died in Canada, Apr. 8, 1776.

ELIZA COLE
Wife of Philo R. Weller,
Died July 19, 1880, AE. 72.
Her trust was in Christ.

In memory of
ALBINA
wife of James E. Wells &
daughter of Chauncey G.
& Amy Stone,
who died Mar. 23, 1843
ae. 22 years & 16 ds.

Sacred to the memory of
Mrs. ANNA WELLS
wife of Mr. Thomas Wells
She was horn Sept. 11, 1751,
& departed this life June 1,1840
aged 88 years.

NANCY
wife of Phillip Wells
Died Jan. 2, 1865, ae. 62.

PUII.LI P WELLS
Died April 3,1866, AE. 79.

The grave of
ANNA SOPHIA
daughter of Philip
& Nancy Wells
who died Nov. 2,1838,
aged 1 year, 4 mo., & 28 ds.

In memory of
ISAAC C. WELLS
son of Joseph & Jane Wells
who departed this life Oct. 23, 1829
in the 26th year of his age.
He whose short pilgrimage is ended here below,
Was meek to learn what duty bade him to know,
Was wish to shun what’er to vice inclined,
For bless’d religion sanctified his mind.

JANE WELLS
wife to Joseph Wells
daughter of Isaac
& Jane Clark, who
died Feb. 26, 1808, aged 22.

In memory of
STEPHEN WELLS
who died Feb. 22, 1845
aged 55 years, 4 mo. & 28 days.

STEHEN FREDERICK
son of Phillip
& Nancy Wells
died Mar. 14, 1843
aged 2 years, 8 mo. & 22 days.

Sacred to the memory of
Mr. THOMAS WELLS
He was born Mar. 28, 1752
& departed this life Feb. 1, 1826
aged 73 years.

Here lies the body of
Mrs. MARCY
the wife of Mr. Nathan Wheler.
She died Aug. 10, 1758, in
the 41st year of her age.

In memory of
Mrs. ANNA WHITING
widow of the
Hon. William Whiting
who died Nov. 13, 1821
in the 84th year of her age.

ELIZABETH WHITING
Died May 10, 1854, Aged 82.

MARY E.
daughter of Reuben P.
& Ann Whitney
Died Nov. 9, 1863, ae. 8 yrs.
& 6 mo.

The grave of
COPRNELIA WHITTELSEY
wife of George W. Whittelsey
& daughter of Lyman
& Eunice Keeler
who died June 3, 1836, aged 33 years.

Infant daughter of G. W.
& C. Whittelsey
died June 7,1836
aged 10 days.

DAVID
son of John &
Jerusha Wilkinson,
died Feb. 27, 1792
aged 45 years. He
was buried in Bridgewater.

In memory of widow
DORCAS
wife of David Wilkinson &
daughter of Peter and
Abigail Brownson
who died Jan. 6, 1825, aged 78.

In memory of
AMANDA
daughter of John A.
& Susan Williams
who died Oct. 13, 1837
aged 3 yrs., 2 mo., & 17 ds.

In memory of
BETSEY ANN
daughter of Jehiel
& Lois Williams
who died Mar. 1813, aged 5 weeks.

In memory of
JAMES LAWRENCE
Son of Jehiel &
Lois Williams
who died June 17, 1822
aged 7 years & 6 months.

In memory of
JOHN A.
son of Darius &
Salome Williams
who died Mar. 3, 1837
aged 11 years.

JOHN A. WILLIAMS
Died June 4, 1881,
aged 74 years & 8 mo.

In memory of
LOIS
wife of Doct.
Jehiel Williams
died Oct. 4, 1823
AE. 40.

SUSAN F.
wife of John A.
WILLAMS,
Died Oct. 25, 1878
Aged 70.

WILLIAM WILLIAMS
Born Sept. 27, 1762,
Died April 12, 1861
AE. 90.
There is rest in heaven.

MARY G.
wife of Daniel B. Wilson
Died Dec. 2, 1846, aged 25.
DANIEI. B. WILSON, Esq.
Died April 23, 1848, Aged 35.

In memory of
PATIENCE
daughter of Lemuel
& Sally Wooden
who died Sept. 22, 1811
aged 4,years, 11 months, & 28 days.

BURR WOODRUFF
Died Jan. 22, 1859,
AEt. 57.
Lois L.
Wife of Burr Woodruff
Died Feb. 27, 1875
AE. 77 yrs. & 6 mo.

SOPHIA O.
Died Aug. 9, 1855, AEt. 26.
CHARLOTTE
Died Oct. 25, 1836
AEt. 1yr. & 9 mo.
daughters of Burr
& Lois L. Woodruff.

AMAZIAH WRIGHT M. D.
died Dec. 11, 1838
in the 63 year of his age.
My flesh also shall rest in hope
For this corruptible must put on incorruption
This mortal must put on immortality.

MARIA APHIA
wife of Amaziah Wright
and Daughter of
Jared and Aphia Lane,
Died January 30, 1860
in the 73 year of her age.
Christ helps me. I die, Christ lives.

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