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HUNTINGTON BURYING-PLACES, STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT, PART IV* |
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"The first meetinghouse in Ripton was located about half a mile east of the present churches of Huntington Village a little way up the hill, on the north side of the road, where now are four grave-stones with inscriptions, and several others without any lettering or dates. The following are the inscriptions still remaining; several stones, doubtless, having been removed."
*"There are in this burying-place three hundred and twenty or more graves without descriptions; most of them marked by small field stones set at the head and foot of each. It is said to be difficult to make a new grave in this yard without digging into a former grave. There have been in all about _____ burials made in this place. The yard has an elegant iron fence around it and is finely and creditably cared for." Source: Orcutt, Rev. Samuel. "A History of the Old Town of Stratford and the City of Bridgeport Connecticut, Part II." (Fairfield County Historical Society: 1886), pp. 984-990. |
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Lewis Shelton Died Dec. 24, 1855, AE. 84. Charity Shelton, his wife, Died Feb. 13, 1867, AE. 97. Marcenia, son of Capt. Lewis Shelton, died Nov. 13, 1819, in his 22 year. Nelson Shelton Died Dec. 21, 1851, Aged 50. Samuel D. Shelton, died Oct. 16, 1871, Aged 75 years. Sylvia, Wife of Samuel D. Shelton, Died Jan. 14, 1798, Aged 81 years. Samuel F. Shelton Died June 11, 1852, AE. 81. Eunice Hannah, wife of Samuel F. Shelton, Died June 13, 1866, AE. 91 yrs. 5 mos. In memory of Father, Mother, & Brother. Hannah B., His wife, Died Sept. 10, 1822, AE. 44 Yrs. Francis, their son, Died Oct. 8, 1830, AE. 9 Yrs. Thomas S. Shelton, Died in Derby, Conn., Jan. 12, 1860, AE. 79. In memory of Mary Ann Shelton, who died at Canandaigua, In memory of Mr. Thaddeus Shelton, In memory of Mrs. Esther, the wife of Mr. Thaddeus Shelton, In memory of William C. Shelton, who died July 30, 1840, aged 25. Doct. William Shelton was born March 3, 1767, In token of Filial Affection. Caty, wife of William Shelton, M.D., died July 14, 1858, AE. 88. In memory of Zechariah Shelton, who died July 10, 1833, aged 67 years. Phebe, wife of Zechariah Shelton, Died Jan. 1, 1833, aged 67 years. Sally W., dautr of Zechariah & Phebe Shelton, died July 11, 1850, AE. 36. Hannah E., daughter of Zechariah Shelton, Died April 27, 1830, aged 14 yrs. In memory of Rigs Scott, Son of Mr. Andrew Scott, In memory of Mrs. Avis Sherman, Glover N. Sherman Died June 2, 1867, AE. 50. Death is to me a sweet repose, [page 985] David M., Son of G. N. & S. J. Sherman, died June 16th, Aged 10 yrs. I came to the spot where my poor David lay, Sacred to the memory of She was distinguished, honored and loved for her wisdom and dignity; her great intellectually powers and varied and extensive learning; the firmness and elevation of her principles, her fidelity and earnestness in the performance of every duty; the steadfastness of her friendship; the generosity, unselfishness, sincerity and tenderness of her heart; the warmth of her affections; her heavenly temper, truth, benevolence, purity, refinement, gentleness and piety. In memory of John Shummel, who died Aug. 6, 1860, AE. 26 years. Enos Smith died April 5, 1858, AE. 73 yrs. Apama Smith died Sept. 18, 1852, AE. 63 yrs. Their toils are past, their work is done, In memory of Henry R., Son of H.A. & Sally Smith, who died march 29, 1836, aged 8 years. Sally M. Smith died Sept. 1, 1872, Aged 80 years. Col. Jonathan Stearns Died July 2, 1859, AE. 72 years. Hannah Kezia, "Virtue, not rolling suns, the mind matures." David Summers, Died May 12, 1868, AE. 81 yrs. & 6 mos. Abby B. Summers died June 11, 1855, Aged 74 years. To the memory of Edward B. Summers, who died April 27, 1842, in the 45 year of his age. Also Henry S. & Esther A. infants of Edward B. & Susan Summers. Lemuel Summers, born Jan. 11, 1783, In memory of Zachariah S. Summers, who died April 12, 1838, aged 72 years. Grisel Summers, wife of Zachariah S. Summers, died Mar. ____, 1848, aged 77. Comfort, Daughter of Peter & Jemimah Thomas died Feb. 11, 1820. Mr. Abraham Thompson died July 4, 1822, Aged 69 years. Mrs. Sarah Thompson, wife of Abrm Thompson, died March 30, 1838, aged 81. Ezra, Son of David Thompson, Died Nov. 17, 1819, AE 53. In memory of Mr. Elihu Thompson In memory of Mrs. Hannah Thompson THOMPSON [A Monument.] Eph'm Thompson Died Jan. 3, 1852, AE. 89. [page 986] In memory of Joseph Thompson, Died April 4, 1839, Aged 55 years. Anna Frances, died May 12, 1835, AE. 6 yrs. 2 mo. Samuel died June 6, 1835, AE. 2 yrs., 10 mos. 15 ds. John died May 25, 1835, AE. 11 mo. Children of John & Mary Ann Thompson. Adieu, adieu, a short adieu In memory of Mr. Nathan Thompson, who died Octr. 22, 1799, in the 87th year of his Age. This tombstone is given Bradley Thorp Died Feb. 20, 1866, Aged 61 years. In memory of The Rev. Ambrose Todd, This monument is erected by the The sweet remembrance of the just, I am the Resurrection and the Life. Miss Martha R. Todd, daughter of the Rev. Ambrose Todd, Peace to the ashes of the dead Also Sacred to the memory of William K. Todd, Son of the Rev. Ambrose Todd, Rest lovely Babe, thy toils are at an end, Rev. Charles Jarvis Todd died in Polo, Ill, May 3, 1859, in the 59 year of his age. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. In memory of Capt. Beach Tomlinson, who died Nov. 28, 1817, aged 91 years. Unveil they bosom faithful tomb, In memory of Mrs. Charity Tomlinson, Wife of Capt. Beach Tomlinson, In memory of Gideon Tomlinson, In memory of Elizabeth Tomlinson, In memory of David Tomlinson, who died July 1, 1828, aged 49 years. Elizabeth A. Tomlinson, died Aug. 11, 1845, aged 61. Doct. Joseph Tomlinson died April 6, 1863, AE. 62. Salley E. wife of Doct. Joseph Tomlinson, Died Aug. 18, 1878, AE. 72. Sarah Ann, Wife of Gould Tomlinson, Died Jan. 15, 1865, Aged 46. Amelia M. Wife of George W. Turney and the daughter of Elisha & Ruth Beardsley, For thou hast gained a brighter land, David S. Ufford died Aug. 23, 1881, AE. 69. Annie, His Wife, died Aug. 15, 1883, AE. 72. Anson Wakelee Died Jan. 21, 1858, AE. 68. Abigail, wife of Anson Wakelee, Died June 22, 1819, aged 58 years. W.B.A., AE. 29, 1847. Roswell L., son of Anson & Abigail Wakelee, died April 8, 1821, aged 5 years & 4 months. In memory of Ezra Wakelee, who died Dec. 15, 1824, aged 33.
In memory of Jennet, wife of Ezra Wakelee & daughter of Elam Wooster, Mary Francis, daughter of Wm. & Selina Wakelee, Also two infant sons died Oct. 12, 1843. These lovely buds so fresh & fair Abner Wells, died May 27, 1857, AE. 59. In memory of Philena, wife of Abner Wells, who died June 28, 1834, aged 29 years. Our Esther. In memory of Abner Wells, who died Dec. 15, 1833, in the 74 year of his age. In memory of Mrs. Rebekah Wells, Wife of Mr. Abner Wells, Sally, their daughter, died Jany 10th, 1802, in 2d year of her age. In memory of Abigail Wells, Billy Wells Died Dec. 29, 1873, AE. 86 yrs. Pamelia, his wife, Died May 1, 1872, AE. 78 yrs. Franklin Wells, Died April 2, 1856, AE. 22 yrs. William W. Wells Died Feb. 5, 1851, AE. 25 yrs. Catharine A. His Wife, Died July 2, 1852, AE. 24 yrs. Jane Ann Wells Died Dec. 4, 1826, AE. 4 yrs. Rebecca Wells Died Feb. 14, 1827, AE. 3 yrs. In memory of Mr. Daniel Wells, David Wells died March 15, 1875, AE. 43 yrs. 1 mo. & 15 days. In memory of David Wells, who died Feb. 14, 1834, in the 48 year of his age. Jane Wells died May 17, 1850, Aged 34 years. In memory of Mr. Gideon Wells, Also, Mrs. Eunice Wells departed this life Jan. 18th, 1805, Isaac died Dec. 17, 1838, aged 5 mos. Mary, Wife of Capt. Curtiss Wells, Died May 11, 1868, AE. 57.* [*The grave at the left hand of Mary Wells, without a stone , is probably that of Capt. Curtiss Wells.] In memory of Catharine A., wife of William W. Wills, died July 2, 1852, In her 24 year. Franklin Wells died April 2, 1856, AE. 21 yrs. & 11 mo. The last of four children of Billy & Pamelia Wells. In memory of Jane Ann, who died Dec. 4, 1826, aged 4 years & 3 months. Lovely were both till life subsided Watch & Pray. God is Love. Frederick Agur, "Be ye also ready, Lavinia Maria, daughter of Stephen Alonzo, son of Agur & Levinia S. Wheeler, Farewell dear babe we now must part, Julia Henrietta, daughter of Agur & Levina S. Wheeler, Oh hadst thou still on earth remained In memory of Mr. Caleb Wheeler, who departed this Life Jan. 1st, 1778, In the 76th. Year of his Age. Also Mrs. Eleanor, his Wife, departed this Life May 7th 1795, In the 91st year of her Age. In memory of Mr. Caleb Wheeler, who departed this life Sept. 26th 1807, aged 29 years. In memory of Miss Abigail Wheeler, who died Dec. 26, 1818, aged 37 years. Catharine Wheeler Died May 24, 1874, aged 49 yrs. Phebe M. Wife of Charles Wheeler Phebe, daughter of Phebe M., Daughter of Daniel Wheeler Died Nov. 2, 1865, AE. 77. Mary, Wife of Daniel Wheeler, Benjamin, their Infant, In memory of David Wheeler, Betty, his wife, died Nov. 2, 1802, aged 72 years. Here lyes Buried ye Body of Here lyes ye Body of In memory of Capt. David B. Wheeler, who died Mar. 13, 1847, aged 80. Aner, wife of David B. Wheeler, Died March 21, 1863, Aged 94. Aurelia, Daughter of David B. & Aner Wheeler, died Aug. 10, 1853, AE. 55. Urane, daughter of Edgar B. Wheeler Died April 2, 1859, AE. 31. Live to the glory of God. Eliza Wheeler died Aug. 2, 1862, AE. 56. Amelia Wheeler died May 14, 1861, AE. 48 years. Eli Wheeler, died March 24, 1857, AE. 65 years, 4 mo. & 15 ds. Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. Elisha Wheeler, Who Departed this life Ezra C. Wheeler Died Apr. 25, 1855, aged 77 years. Anna, wife of Ezra C. Wheeler, Died jan. 20, 1862, AE. 74 Yrs. In hope of meeting her again in heaven In memory of Marvin Wheeler,son of Ezra C. & Anna Wheeler, In memory of Marvin Wheeler, son of Ezra C. & Anna Wheeler In memory of Emily,daughter of Ezra C. & Anna Wheeler, In memory of Joseph Wheeler who died Nov. 19, 1823, in the 42 year of his age.
In memory of Mr. John Wheeler who departed this life April 4th, 1808, in the 57th year of his age. In memory of Mrs. Issabella Wheeler, relict of Mr. John Wheeler, In memory of Joseph Wheelerwho died Feb. 9, 1846, Aged 70 years. Silena, wife of Joseph Wheeler died Feb. 24, 1858, AE. 78 years & 4 mos. In memory of Mary Ann, daughter of Joseph & Silena Wheeler who died Aug. 21, 1843, Aged 34 years. Josiah Wheeler died oct. 21, 1858, Polly Wheeler died March 26, 1857, Mercellus, Son of Josiah & Polly Wheelerdied Aug. 4 1827, aged 9 years. Lemuel Wheeler, Died April 5, 1859,AE. 63 yrs 11 mo & 4 ds. Nancy, wife of Lemuel Wheeler,Died June 20, 1862, Aged 62 Years. Sarah Jane, died June 11, 1844,aged 12 yrs. & 8 mo. & 21 ds. Ann Maria died Oct. 5, 1838,aged 5 ys. 1 mo. & 25 dy. Daughters of Marcus and Sarah Wheeler. In memory of Lemuel, son of In memory of Mrs. Moses Wheeler,who died Jan. 6, 1799, aged 49 years. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Wheeler,Wife of Mr. Moses Wheeler, Oh! how divine to tread the milky way, In memory of Sally B. Wheeler,Daughter of Moses & Sarah Wheeler. "Could not one suffice? Thy shaft flies Thrice." In memory of Roswell Wheeler, son of Moses & Sarah Wheeler. Engraved in Marble is the Memory ofDeacon Moses Wheeler, He was a cordial Friend in Counsel, Dust formed us all, each breaths his Day Here lies the Body of Nathaniel Wheeler died Dec. 12, 1856, AE. 53. Rest dear husband rest in the tomb, Anna, wife of Nathaniel Wheeler, Silena Jane, daughter of Nathaniel Wheeler, Died May 27, 1858, AE. 9 yrs. My kindred dear weep not for me Jane E. Wheeler, wife of Nathaniel Wheeler,died Aug. 21, 1847, AE. 31. Ellen, Relict of Nathaniel Wheeler who died Aug. 20, 1841, in the 89 year of her age. In memory of Philo C. Wheeler who died April 29, 1841, aged 28. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. In memory of Emily Wheeler, wife of Philo C. Wheeler, This lovely youth so young, so fair In memory of Capt. Silas Wheeler, who died June 17, 1828, in the 75 year of his age. In memory of Ruth Wheeler, wife of Silas Wheeler who died April 15, 1845, AE. 88 yrs. In memory of Miss Annis Wheeler, daughter of Capt. Silas & Mrs. Ruth Wheeler In memory of James,
[page 990] In memory of Turner Wheeler who died Mar. 27, 1839, aged 31. See o'er yon tomb a mourner weeps In memory of Lyman B. Whitnney who died Oct. 3, 1828, in the 33 year of his age. Here lyes Buried the Body of In memory of Our Parents. David Wooster died Jan. 15, 1836,AE. 59 yrs 11 mo. His dealings were honorable and In memory of Elam Wooster who died Dec. 1, 1825, aged 61 years. In memory of Mrs. Allethea Wooster, wife of Mr. Elam Wooster, who died jan. 12, 1816, aged 47 years. In memory of Ephraim Wooster who died Aug. 27, 1838, in the 84 year of his age. In memory of Abigail Elizabeth Ann, wife of Ephraim Wooster, who departed this life Adeline Wooster died June 26, 1846, AE. 49 yrs. Charles Edgar, Son of Edgar S. & Angeline B. Wooster, In memory of John Wooster who died Jan. 11, 1826, aged. 56. His mind was tranquil and serene, Lieut. John Wooster died May 24, 1797, in the 77 year of his age. Abigail Wooster, his relict died Oct. 22, 1811, in the 82 year of her age. This stone is erected to the memory of This stone is erected to the memory of Charity Wooster, wife of Lemuel Wooster Died Nov. 11, 1859, AE. 68. Nancy Wooster, Died June 21, 1858, AE. 71. Mary Elizabeth, In memory of Nathan Wooster,who died Sept. 15, 1820, in his 64 year. Gentle reader for a moment stop Diantha, wife of Nathan Wooster,Died Oct. 9, 1846, in the 89th yr. of her age. Mr. Nathan Wooster died Dec. 8, 1811, in the 27 year of his age. Philo M. Wooster died July 14, 1849, AE. 62 Years. Mrs. Sarah Wooster,wife of Mr. Philo M. Wooster, died March 30, 1819, aged 27 years. Here sleeps in death within this silent tomb. Sarah--She's gone! Left husband babe & friends; Ruth Ann, widow of Philo M. Wooster,died April 13, 1884, Aged 90 years and 4 mos. "Her children shall rise up and call her blessed." In memory of Roswell Wooster,who died 31st July 1824; aged 32 years. Pause reader pause for here departed worth In memory of Betsey Yates who departed this life Read and behold as you pass by, |
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