Stratford Old Burying Ground, Fairfield Co., CT--Page 1

Alice Ambler, died 1851

Elizur Andrews, died May 30, 1753, age 83

Sarah Morton, Wife of Elezer Andrews, Died Oct 24, 1868, age 95 yrs.

Hortensia E Armstrong, died Sept 5, 1854, age 45

In Memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth Baldwin, Relict of Nathaniel Baldwin, who died July 30, 1821, age 52.
In calm repose her body lies,
When Christ appears her dust shall rise.

Laura Maria, Wife of Charles Barker and daughter of Thomas M and Harriet M Rogers. Born at Stratford, Ct., Sept 20, 1822. Died at West Farms, N.Y., Dec 18, 1853, Aged 31 years a month and 26 days.
The memory of other days
When they loved form was by,
Will guide they dear ones to thee,
In they house beyond the sky.

In Memory of
Capt. John Barlow, who died May the 4, 1786, in the 37th yr of his Age.
Tho' Borea's Blasts and Neptune's Waves
Have tossed me to and fro
In spite of Death by God's Decree
I harbor here below.

Where I do now at anchor ride,
With many of our fleet,
Yet once again I must make sail
Our admiral Christ to meet.

In Memory of
Capt. David Barlow, who died Oct 6, 1820, age 59 years.

Helen T., wife of Edward Batterson, died Feb 5, 1848, age 21 yrs and 5 mo. Also their:
INFANT daughter, died Jan 31, 1848, age 2 ds.

Hiram, son of Sillick & Emma Batterson, died Sept 6, 1814, age 1 yr 1 mo & 2 ds.

Isabella and Helen J, daughters of Edward & Mary H Batterson, age 5 1/2 mos. Died Feb 5, 1848

Here Lyes Buried the Body of
Ephraim Beach, Who Deceasd March the 15th, 1716/17, in ye 30th year of his age.

Here lies Buried ye Body of
Mr. Isaac Beach, Who Died April 30th, Anno Dom, 1741, aged 71 years & 10 mos.

Here lies Buried ye Body of
Jerusha Beach, Daug. of Mr. Jeames Beach & Mrs. Sarah his wife, who died Jany ye 20, 1760, in ye 19 year of her age.

Here Lyes ye Body of
Jerusha Beach, Dau of Mr. James and Mrs. Sarah Beach, who died Aug 27th, 1738, Aged 5 years 10 mos & 11 Days.

Here lyes ye Body of
Lieut. Joseph Beach, Who departed this life December ye 17th, Anno Dom, 1737, in ye 66th Year of His Age.

Here Lyes Buried ye Body of
Mr. Nathaniel Beach, Who Died Aug 20th Ann. Dom. 1734, in ye 38th Year of his age.

Here lyes Buried ye Body of
Mr. Nathaniel Beach, Who departed this life July 24, Anno. Dom, 1747. Aged 84 years & 3 mos.

Here lyes Buried ye Body of
Mrs. Sarah Beach, Wife to Mr. Nathaniel Beach, Who Died March ye 25th, A.D., 1738, Aged 70 years.

Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mr. Nehemiah Beach, Who departed this life March ye 5th, 1770, in ye 30th year of His Age.

In Memory of
Eunica Beach, Wife of Mr. Nehemiah Beach, who departed this Life November 11th, A.D., 17__, in the 4_ year of her Age. (This stone is broken and two dates destroyed.)

In Memory of
Eunica Beach, Daughter of Mr. Nehemiah and Mrs. Eunica Beach, who departed this Life Aug 24th, A.D. 1775, in the 6th year of Her Age.

In Memory of
Sarah, Daut of Mr. Nehemiah Beach, Who died May 2, 1770, in ye 3d year of Her Age.

Ransom Beach, Died Oct 4, 1859, Aged 75

Susan Beach, Daugher of Ransom & Lucy F Beach, Died July 28, 1882, Aged 74

Lucy Frost, Wife of Ransom Beach, died Aug 17, 1849, age 63

Elijah W, Son of Ransom & Lucy F Beach, died July 25, 1832, Age 22

Here lyes ye Body of
Ruth Beardslee, Relict of Daniel Beardslee, Died May ye 4th, 1732, in ye 71 year of her age

Here lyes ye Body of
Mr. Daniel Beardslee, died Oct ye 7, 1730, in ye 86 year of his age

Her lyes ye Body of
Mr. John Beardsley, Died November 17th, 1739, in ye 52 Year of his age

Here lyes ye Body of
Mr. John Beardslee, Died November ye 7, 1702, in ye 52nd year of his age

John Beardsley, Died Nov 20, 1833, aged 30 years

Sidney J Beardsley, Died May 19, 1852, age 54

Mary Ann Thompson, Wife of Sidney J Beardsley, Died Aug 16, 1844, age 45

In Memory of
Helen Judson, who died May 26, 1825, age 26 years

Also of:
Edwin Judson, son of Sidney J & Mary Ann Beardsley, who died Sept 25, 1825, aged 5 months

Charles P Beers, Died Oct 7, 1850, age 27 years

Josiah, son of Nathan and Hannah Beers, died June 22d, 1752, aged 13 mos & 4 ds.

Josiah Beers, son of Ensn. Josiah and Mrs. Elizabeth Beers, died Janry ye 7th, 1750-51, age 27 years

Lewis Beers, Died April 12, 1851, age 52 Yrs.

Susan, Wife of Lewis Beers, Died Dec 23, 1881, age 80

Margaret. daughter of Lewis & Susan Beers, died June 30, 1831, aged 1 year and 11 months.

The Remains of
Samuel Beers, who departed this life Oct 17, 1798, aged 70 years & 4 months.

In Memory of
John Bell, from London, late merchant of the City of New York; who died Sept 21st, 1798 in the 44 year of his age. He was son-in-law to John Brooks, Esquire, of Stratford.

Our Father & Mother
Wm. H. Benjamin, Died Feb 10, 1860, age 63 also
Cynthia A., his wife, Died Sept 28, 1866, age 60.

George F., Son of William H & Cynthia A Benjamin, died Oct 13, 1848, age 3 yrs & 6 mo.

George, son of William H & Cynthia A Benjamin, died Feb 14, 1838, aged 5 yrs & 2 mo's.

In Memory of
Mrs. Hannah Betts, the Wife of Mr. Moses Betts, who died December 24th A.D. 1782, in ye 22 year of her Age.

Sacred to the memory of
Benjamin Bigelow, who died Sept 25, 1815, age 70 years.

Sacred to the memory of
Catharine Bigelow, who died Aug 1, 1821, age 73.

Here lyes Buried the Body of
Lieut. Abel Birdsey, who departed this life May 14th, Anno Domni, 1747, in ye 68th year of His Age.

In Memory of
Nathan Birdsey, who died Aug 5, 1832, aged 88 years & 3 mo.

In memory of
Abigail Birdseye, who died May 4, 1827, aged 72 years

Sacred to the memory of the
Rev. Nathan Birdseye, A.M.
He was born Aug 19, 1714; Graduated at Yale College 1736. Ordained at West Haven 1742; Dismissed & recommended by the Consociation, 1758, and departed this life Jan 28, 1818, aged 103 years 5 months & 9 days.
The memory of the just is blessed.

Sacred to the memory of
Mrs. Dorothy Birdseye, Consort of the Rev. Nathaniel Birdseye, who died Sept 21, 1807, in the 88th year of her age.

In memory of
Miss Lucy, daughter of the Rev. Nathan Birdsey, who died nmuch lamented, Dec 24, 1823; aged 64 years.

In memory of
Mr. Philo Birdseye, who died Jan 6, 1814, in the 30 year of his age. He was interd in Masonic Order.

Mrs. Betsey Birdsey, His Relict, Died Feb 1, 1814; in the 27 year of her age.

This stone was erected by Mrs. Helen Birdseye in memory of her husband,
Mr. Thadeus Birdseye, who died Feb 25, 1800, in the 47th year of his Age.

Helen, Widow of Thaddeus Birdseye, Died April 26, 1856, age 94 yrs 11 mo, & 13 Days.

Here Lyes the Body of
Richard Blackleach, Esq., Decd. Sept the 4th, 1731, in the 78th year of his Age.

Here Lyes Body of
Mrs. Abigail Blackleach, Wife to Richard Blackleach, Esq., Aged 60 years. Died March ye 10, 1712/13.

Frederick, son to James & Fanny Blackman, was drowned Aug 10, 1826, aged 19.

In Memory of
Capt. Abijah Blakeman, Who was lost at Sea on his passage from Bermuda to Newprovidence. In August 1807, aged 29 years.

Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Elizabeth Blekman, Wife to Mr. Zechariah Blekman, Who Died March 23rd, 1732, in ye 52d year of her age.

Miss Anne Blakeman, Daughter of Mr. James & Mrs. Anne Blakeman, died March 5, 1809, in the 22 year of her age.

In Memory of
Mr. James Blakeman, who died Novem 12th, 1791, In the 79th year of his age.
Also,
Mrs. Sarah, his Wife, died Decem 15th, 1793, in the 73rd year of her age.

In memory of:
Sarah, the wife of Mr. James Blakeman, Junr., Who Died December the 12 A.D., 1775, in the 26 year of her age.

In Memory of
Miller Blakeman, son of James Blakeman, Jun., who departed this Life, May 27, 1781, in the 8th year of his age.

In Memory of
Capt. Agur Booth, who died Oct 29, 1818, aged 70 years.
Mrs. Anna, his relict, died Nov 26, 1818, aged 66.

In Memory of
Daniel Booth, who departed this Life May 8, 1801, In the 77 year of his Age.

Here lieth the Body of
Mrs. Elizabeth Booth, Who died in the 21st year of her age. July 29, 1702

(Momument)
Elizabeth Pratt, wife of Charles H Booth, Died in New York, Dec 29, 1844, age 33 yrs.
"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."

Charles E., son of Charles H & Elizabeth P Booth, Born March 27, 1843, Died Sept 18, 1870.
"We know that when he shall appear we shall be like him; for we shall see Him as he is."

In Memory of
Edward Wainwright, infant son of Charles H & Elizabeth P Booth, who died July 17, 1835, aged 6 months.

In Memory of
Eli Booth, son of Abijah L & Abby B Booth, who was killed by fall of a tree, April 15, 1823, aged 14 years.

Eli Booth, Died Feb 1, 1864, age 76 years & 10 mos.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
Mary, wife of Eli Booth, Died Sept 12, 1865, age 78.
"For they rewst from their labors and their works do follow them."

Frederick Leavenworth, son of John C & Margaret J Booth, died Dec 29, 1852, age 7 months.

In Memory of
Capt. James Booth, who died March 19, 1809, In the 75th year of his age.

Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mr. James Booth, Who departed this life, August the 20, 1766, Aged 78 years.

In Memory of
Mrs. Abigail, wife of Mr. James Booth, who died Aug 10, 1817, age 79.

In Memory of the Children of
Capt. James & Mrs. Abigail Booth,
Abel Booth, who died April 15, 1777, in the 20th year of his Age.
James Booth, who died March 30th, 1766, in the 2d year of his Age.

Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mrs. Martha Booth, 2nd wife to Mr. James Booth, Who Departed this Life Decem. 3d, 1747, in the 52d Year of Her Age.

In Memory of
Mr. John Booth, who died Dec 2, 1822, aged 86 years.

In Memory of
Mrs. Lucy Booth, wife of Mr. John Booth, who died Sept 17, A.D., 1817, in the 77 year of her age.

In Memory of
Mary Booth, wo died Nov 24, 1772, in ye 3d year of her age.

In memory of
Josiah Booth, who died Dec 30th, 1772, in ye 5 year of his age.
The Children of John and Mrs. Lucy Booth

In Memory of
John Booth, who died Aug 10, 1825, aged 61 years.

In memory of
Mrs. Sarah Booth, the wife of John Booth, who died March 24, 1826, aged 60 years.

In memory of
Mrs. Jerusha Booth, & her two babies, Wife of Mr. John Booth, Jur, & Daugher of Mr. Eli Lewis, who died Nov 10, 1796, Aged 31 years.

A Monument, West Side, Erected over the graves of:
Joseph Booth, son of Richard Booth, who died Sept 1, 1703, age 46. And
Hannah, Wife of Joseph Booth & daugher of John & Elizabeth Wilcoxson, who died July 10, 1701, age 38.
Their children were:

James, Born 1688, Died 1766

Joseph, Born 1687; Died 1763

Robert, Born_____, Died______.

Nathan, Born_____. Died______.

Zechariah, Born_____, Died 1762.

David, Born 1679, Died 1753

Hannah, Born ______, Died_____.

(North Side)
James Booth, son of Joseph Booth, died Aug 20, 1766, age 78

Martha Clark, wife of James Booth, died Dec 3, 1747, age 52
Their Children were:

Sarah, Born 1732, Died 1786

James, Born 1735, Died 1809

John, Born 1736, Died 1822

Hezekiah, Born 1739, Died 1761

Josiah, Born 1742, Died 1767

James Booth, son of James Booth, died March 19, 1809, age 75

Abigail Ann, wife of James Booth, died Aug 11, 1817, age 78.
Their Children were:

Abel, Born 1757, Died 1777

Sarah, Born 1759, Died 1841

Hezekiah, Born 1762, Died 1819

James, Born 1765, Died 1766

Abigail Ann, Born 1766, Died ___.

Betsey, Born 1768, Died 1825

Charity, Born1771, Died 1810

Amy, Born 1773, Died 1844

James, Born 1776, Died ___.

Abel, b 1780, Died _____.

(South Side)
John Booth, son of James Booth, Born Aug 3, 1736, Died Dec 2, 1822

Lucy, Wife of John Booth & Daughter of Henry & Ann Curtiss, Born March 1, 1741, Died Sept 17, 1817.
Their Children were:

John, Born 1764, Died 1825

William, Born 1765, Drowned 1810.

Josiah, Born 1768; Died 1772

Mary, Born 1770, Died 1772

David, Born 1771, Died 1792

Josiah, Born 1773, Died 1852

Elijah, Born 1776.

Isaac, Born 1783, Drowned 1810.

(East Side)

Richard Booth, From England, one of the first settlers in this town in 1639. Born 1606. Age 82 years in 1688. Date of death unknown.
Their children were:

Elizabeth, Born 1641

Ann, Born 1643

Ephraim, Born 1648

Ebenezer, Born 1651

John, Born 1653

Joseph, Born 1656

Bethya, Born 1658

Johanna, Born 1661

Sarah A, the WIFE of John C Booth, died March 8, 1849, age 39 yrs.

John Henry, the son of John C & Sarah A Booth, died Dec 6, 1848, age 1 yrs & 7 mos.

(A Monument)
Capt. William Booth, was drowned off Cape Cod, Oct 18, 1810, aged 45 yrs.

Mary Ann, Wife of Capt. Wm. Booth, Died July 22, 1851, aged 83 yrs.

David, son of Wm. & Mary Ann Booth, was drowned off Cape Cod, Oct 18, 1810, aged 18 yrs.

In Memory of
Capt. William Booth, aged 45 years, and his son
David Booth, aged 17 years; and of
Isaac Booth, Aged 27 years.
Who were all drowned in Boston-Bay on the 18th day of Oct. A.D. 1810.

Also in memory of
David Booth, who died at New York, Dec 23d, 1792, Aged 21 years.

Mr. Zechariah Booth, 1762. (This is the footstone, of fine slate. The head-stone has been broken off at the ground, and is not to be found.

Here lyes ye Body of
Mrs. Ann Booth, Wife to Mr. Zechariah Booth. Who died May 18th, 1733, in ye 37 Year of her Age.

In Memory of
Zechariah Brinsmade
died November ye 22d, 1741, in ye 56 year of his age.

Here lyes ye Body of
Sarah Brinsmade
Wife to Mr. Zechariah Brinsmade, Aged 48 Years 6 months. Died June ye 9, 1736

Hannah Brinsmade
Dau to Mr. Zechariah & Hannah Brinsmade, Aged 3 years & 4 mo. Died Sept ye 2d, 1736

Here lyes Buried the Body of
Mr. Benjamin Brooks
Who Departed this life Dec 30, Anno Domini, 1745, in ye 61st Year of His age.

Here lyes Buried the Body of
Huldah Brooks
Daut. of Mr. Benjamin & Mrs. Mary Brooks, Who Died Januar 2nd, 1737, in ye 12th Year of her Age.

In Memory of
Anna Brooks,
Relict to John Brooks Esq., who died March 19, 1804, aged 89 years.

Here lies the remains of
John Brooks, Esq.
who departed this Life October 22d, 1788. Aged 49 Years.
Farewell bright soul a short farewell
Till we shall meet again Above.
In the sweet groves where pleasures dwell
And tears of life bear fruits of love,
There glory sits on every face
There friendship smiles in every eye,
There shall our tongue relate the grace
That led us homeward to the sky.

John Brooks, Esq. and Mrs. Dorothy Brooks, his Wife have erected this stone in memroy of their Son
ELI, who died August 29, 1783, Aged 4 Years, 4 months & 25 days.
Likewise in memory of another infant son, named also
ELI, who died the 11 of August, 1785, aged 1 week & 7 hours.

In memory of
Theodosia Brooks
Daur. of Mr. John Brooks, Junr, & Mrs. Dorothy his wife, who died Nov 15th, 1773, Aged 4 years and 22 Days.
Beneath this scattered dust here's silent laid
the Father's Comfort & Mothers Aid,
Cropt like a flower she fell a victim soon
the flattering life had promised years to come.

Nathan Brooks, Son of Mr. David & Mrs. Anna Brooks, who Died Nov 2d, 1746, Aged 13 months and 7 Days.

In memory of
William Brooks, who departed this lfie August 11, 1804, in the 50 year of his age.

In Memory of
Phebe, relect of William Brooks, who died July 6, 1822, aged 66

Sacred to the Memory of
William Brooks, who departed this life July 24, 1809, aged 30 years.

Nathan, son of Cap. Isaiah & Mrs. Ann Brown, died Nov 23rd, 1753, aged 4 months

Rhoda, Daughter of Capt. Isaiah & Mrs. Ann Brown, died Jany 24, A.D. 1754, aged 3 years.

John Bruce, Died May 10, 1870, age 82 yrs 8 mo.

In memory of
Comphy, Wife of John Bruce, died Sept 17, 1849, age 60.

Sarah Burch, Daughter of Mr. Jeremiah & Mrs. Sarah Burch, Died May ye 14th, 1738, aged 2 years 9 mo & 12 Da.

In Memory of
Hezekiah Burritt, who departed this Life, June 1, 1809; In the 70th year of his Age.

In Memory of
Mr. John Burritt, Who departed this Life, June 29, 1787, in ye 77 Year of his Age.
Redeemed from Earth and Pain
Oh when shall we assend
And all in Jesus presence reign
With our departed Friends.

Here lyes the body of
Mrs. Phebe Burritt, formerly Wife to Mr. John Burritt, who departed this Life, March 22, 1789, in ye 83 Year of her Age.
Redeemed from Earth and Pain
And all in Jesus presence reign
With our departed friends.

In memory of
Nathan W. Burritt, who died Aug 4, 1838, age 40 years.

In memory of
Robert, Son of Nathan & Sarah Burritt, who died Aug 18, 1803, aged 3 years.

Here lieth the Body of
Capt. Stephen Burritt, who departed this Life in the 57 years of is age. January 24, 1697/8.

In memory of
Mrs. Mary, the Wife of Mr. Charles Burroughs, Who departed this life April the 13, A.D. 1777, With the small pox in the 62 Year of her age.

In Memory of
Mrs. Bette Burton, Wife to Mr. Ephraim Burton, departed this life, Aug 10, 1783, in the 55 Year of Her Age.

Erected by Robert Coldwell, in memory of his mother.
Jane Coldwell, and sister of Joseph Jamieson, who died Mar 23, 1851, age 53.

Here lyes interred the Body of
Samuel Casrell, who died April ye 2d, 1707, in ye 29 year of his age

Here lyeth ye body of
Mr. Isarell Chauncey, Who was minister of ye Gospell in this place upwards of 38 years & dyed March ye 14th, in 1702/3, in ye 59th year of his age

Here lyes ye Body of
Sarah Clark, Wife to David Clark. Aged 18 years and 12 Ds. Died March ye 12, 1743

Carrie Clark, dau of Myron & Jane E Jurson

Here lyeth the Body of
Deborah Clarke, Wife to J.C. Senr. who departed this life in the 61st year of her Age, December 14, 1705

In Memory of
Edward Lawarence, Son of John W. and Susana A. Close, who died May 12th 1843, aged 6 months and 14 days.

David Coe, Died Oct 6, 1842, aged 30 years.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

Mary Elizabeth, Wife of David Coe, Died Aug 27, 1849, age 37 yrs.
Into thy hand I commit my spirit; thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of Israel.

In Memory of
Capt. Ebenezer Coe, Who departed this life March 26th, 1766, Aged 62 years.

In Memory of
Mrs. Mary Coe, Wife of Capt. Ebenezer Coe, who departed this life, May the 23d, 1773, in ye 68 years of Her Age.

In Memory of
Deac. Ebenezer Coe, who died Aug 1, 1820, aged 85 years

In Memory of
Mrs. Sarah Coe, Wife of Deac Ebenezer Coe, who died Oct 15th 1802, aged 67 years

In Memory of
Sarah Coe, Dautr. of Mr. Ebenezer & Mrs. Sarah Coe, who died Nov. 29th, 1772, in ye 6th year of her age

In Memory of
Mrs. Esther Coe, Wife of Mr. Josiah Coe, who departed this life Oct 16th, 1794, the the 26th year of her age

Isaac Thompson, son of James and Sally Coe, died Dec 6, 1822; aged 12 yrs.

In Memory of
James Coe, Who died May 12, 1851, age 70

Sarah T., wife of James Coe, Died Oct 5, 1868, Aged 87

In Memory of
James Coe Jr., who died Dec 18, 1848, age 33 yrs.
The sweet rememberence of the just
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.

James R., son of James & Helen Coe, died Sept 10, 1852, aged 4 yrs & 9 mos.

In Memory of
Mr. James Coe, Who departaed this life July 31, 1790, in the 50th Year of his age.

In Memory of
Huldah Coe, wife of James Coe, who died Nov 10, 1814, aged 75 years

In Memory of
James Coe, the son of James & Huldah Coe, who Departed this Life September 18, A.D. 1778, Aged 6 months & 9 days.

Capt. John Coe, Who died April 19, Anno Domni 1741, in ye 83d year of His Age.

Here lies Buried ye Body of
Mrs. Mary Coe, Wife to Capt. John Coe, Who died September ye 9th, 1731, in ye 69th year of Her Age

In Memory of
John E. Coe, who died Nov 8, 1827, aged 59 years

In Memory of
Mrs. Eunica Coe, Wife of Mr. John E. Coe, who died Aug 3, 1815; Aged 43 years.

In Memory of three children of John Ebenezer & Eunice Coe:
Sally Coe, died Oct 31st, 180_ [1801 or 2], aged 6 years.
Mary Coe, died Oct 10th, 1802, aged 2 years & 6 months.
Robert Coe, died April 4th, 179_ [perhaps 1796] aged 3 months.

John Wm., son of John & Anna Coe, died Aug 4, 1826, aged 6 months

Sacred to the memory of
Deacon Zechariah Coe, Who died Aug 8th, 1805, age 73

Also of his wife
Levinia Coe, who died July 10th, 1805, age 71