BURYING-PLACE AT TRUMBULL CENTER

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. 1043-1046.

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Abel S. Beach Died April 15, 1864. Aged 81.

Polly Ann Wife of Abel S. Beach. Died Feb. 17, 1864, aged 78.

In memory of Sarah Beach, wife of Abel Beach who died May 8, 1826, in her 79 year.

>BEACH [A Monument]

Alfred Beach Died Dec. 9, 1849, Aged 73 yrs.

Sibyl, His Wife, Died April 23, 1829, Aged 54 yrs.

Betsy Ann, daughter of Charles & Elizabeth E. Beach died Aug. 9, 1848, AE. 17 yrs.

Branford S. Beach, Died July 21, 1866, AE. 21 yrs. & 8 mo.

In memory of Daniel Beach, who died March 30, 1825, AE. 71 yrs. & 3 mo.

Also, Comfee his wife, who died Feb. 21, 1845, AE. 90 yrs. & 6 mo.

In memory of Mr. Eleakim Beach, who died Jan. 16, 1821, in the 70 yr.

In memory of Abiah Beach, wife of Eliakim Beach, who died Oct. 31, 1842, AE. 86 yrs.

In memory of Eli B. Beach, who died March 24, 1854, Aged 64 years.

In memory of Jerusha Beach, wife of Eli B. Beach who died Feb. 7, 1826, in her 30 year.

Elihu Beach, Esq. Died June 13, 1865, aged 82.

Polly, wife of Elihu Beach Esq. Died Apr. 22, 1870, aged 83 yrs.

In memory of Elijah Beach Junr Esq. who died Jan. 30, 1817, AE. 41,

In memory of Elijah Beach who died Nov. 1, 1817, aged 45 years.

In memory of Phebe, wife of Elijah Beach who died July 18, 1852, aged 80 years.

Elijah Beach, son of Mr. Elijah & Mrs. Phebe Beach died March 7, 1800, aged 1 year & 14 days.

In memory of Mary Ann, daughter of Elijah & Phebe Beach who died Sept. 18, 1823, in her 20 year.

Elijah S. Beach Died May 11, 1869, Aged 60 years.

There is rest for thee in Heaven

Lydia E. wife of Elijah S. Beach Died Sept. 20, 1870, Aged 57 years.

Rest thee Mother, forever with Jesus, and loved ones, sweetly rest.

Annie M. daughter of Elijah S. & Lydia E. Beach, Died Aug. 9, 1867. Aged 26.

Annie's dying request:

"Young friends, love Jesus."

Mary Ann, daughter of Elijah S. & Lydia E. Beach, died Jan. 24, 1839, aged 4 mos. & 14 days.

Ernest, Son of William O. & Belle M. Beach, Died May 10, 1883, AE. 16 days.

Harriet A. wife of Prosper E. Beach, died Jan. 18, 1863, aged 24 years & 2 mos.

In memory of Miles Beach, who died Nov. 10, 1839, aged 26 years.

In memory of Phillip Beach, who died July 12, 1837, aged 47 yrs.

Boast not thy self of to-morrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

In memory of Rebecca Beach, wife of Mr. Everard Beach, who departed this life Aug^st 1st 1809 in the 51^st year of her age.

In memory of Rice E. Beach, who died July 24, 1860, AE. 80 yrs. 4 mos. & 23 Ds.

In memory of Betsey Beach, wife of Rice E. Beach, who died Nov. 20, 1839, aged 53 years.

In memory of Dr. Samuel Beach who died July 2 AD 1802 agd 21 years 11 months.

Abraham Brinsmade Died July 31, 1864, AE. _3 yrs. & 5 mos.

Betsey wife of Abraham Brinsmade Died June 29, 1857, AE. 77 yrs and 5 mos.

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Benjamin F. Brinsmade died Oct. 14, 1866, AE. 35 yrs.

Franklin! Thou art gone to rest,
Thine is an early tomb,
Jesus has summoned thee away,
To thine eternal home.

Federal Brinsmade Died Feb. 18, 1868, Aged 79 yrs. & 7 mos.

Farther thou has gone to meet the loved ones gone before.

Mrs. Eunice S. Brinsmade, wife of Mr. Federal Brinsmade died Sept. 7, 1813; in the 23 year of her age.

Reliance, wife of Federal Brinsmade died Oct. 10, 1862, aged 69 yrs. & 9 mos.

We love to think of thee Mother.

Abigail, daughter of Federal & Reliance Brinsmade Died Aug. 31, 1846, AE. 22 yrs.

Her God sustained her in her final hours
Her final hours gave glory to her god.

In memory of Clarinda, daughter of Federal & Reliance Brinsmade who died Jan. 2, 1827, aged 4 yrs. 4 mo^s.

Young children die
And so must I.

Emily C., daughter of Federal & Reliance Brinsmade who died Feb. 21, 1840 aged 11 years.

Here you behold an opening bud
Just blooming into day
Laid low by death's resistless hand
And turned to native clay.

Theron K., Son of Federal & Reliance Brinsmade died Mar. 10, 1838, aged 3 yrs. & 6 mos.

In memory of Clarinda, wife of Alden Burton who died Apr. 13, 1839, aged 38 yrs.

Mr. Eli Burton who died May 26, 1819, in the 47 year of his age.

Farewell world and all below
Where only pain and sorrow grow
No more can thou allure my heart
Nor cause my comforts to depart.

Nancy wife of Eli Burton died June 25, 1843, aged 62 yrs.

Harriet A., wife of Benjamin Burton Died May 27, 1854, AE. 38.

Mr. John Burton died Dec. 11, 1813, in the 89 year of his age.

CENOTAPH
Rollin S. Burton, a member of Co. D 23^d Regt. C. V. died while in the service of his country at New Orleans, La., June 30, 1863, aged 22 yrs.

Here we have no continuing
City but we see one to come.

E. B. I. U.

Alice wife of James R. Edwards Died Aug. 28, 1846, AE. 74 yrs. & 4 mo^s.

Ephraim T. Edwards Died Mar. 19, 1859 AE 62.

Lucretia S. His Wife, [died[May 6, 1875, AE. 78.

In memory of Nehemiah R. Edwards who died September 27, 1851, aged 80 years.

In memory of Abagail, wife of Nehemiah R. Edwards, who died March 13, 1821, aged 47 years.

In memory of Abigail P. Edwards, wife of Nehemiah R. Edwards, who died May 3, 1852, aged 73 years.

EDWARDS [A MONUMENT]

South Side.

Wilber S. Edwards Died May 9, 1868, Aged 19 yrs.

Orvill B. Edwards Died Sept. 10, 1868, Aged 13 yrs. & 3 mos.

North Side.

Ermina N. Edwards Died Apr. 28, 1872, Aged 20 yrs. & 7 mos.

Jonathan Gould Died Mar. 20, 1863, AE. 72.

For if we believe that Jesus died
and rose again even so them also
which sleep in Jesus will God bring with them.

Sally, wife of Jonathan Gould Died Dec. 22, 1855, AE. 61.

I looked and behold a door was opened in heaven
and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet,
talking with me which said come up higher.

Polly B., daughter of Jonathan & Sally Gould and wife of Lorenzo B. Gould, Died sept. 20, 1866, AE. 42 yrs.

Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.

Father & Mother.

Czar Hawley Died Nov. 9, 1845 aged 47 yrs.

Maria, his wife Died Feb. 25, 1884, aged 81 yrs.

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In memory of Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Alfred & Mary Hawley, who died April 10, 1851.

William A., son of Plum & Nancy Hoyt, died Apr. 27, 1852, AEt. 1 yr. 6 mo. & 10 days.

We love thee.

Delia wife of Alanson Hubbell, Died Dec. 11, 1877, aged 66 years & 6 months.

We miss thee dearest mother.

Delia Ann, daughter of Lanson & Delia Hubbell died Dec. 15, 1802, AE. 33.

"Sorrow endureth for a night
but joy cometh in the morning."

Elizabeth, daughter of Zalmon & Laura Hubbell, died Sept. 20, 1822, aged 2 years.

Dea. Andrew R. Nichols Died Aug. 25, 1880, aged 63 yrs.

His works do follow him.

Estella V., daughter of Andrew & Mary Nichols, died Feb. 10, 1852, AE. 7 years.

Thy Savior called thee home.

We loved thee.

Edward W., Son of Andrew B. & Mary Nichols, Died Aug. 23, 1863, AE. 2 yrs. & 3 mo.

In memory of Cyrus Nichols, son of Mr. Philo & Mrs. Caty Nichols who was unfortunately drowned in Stratford Harbour sept. 12, 1818 aged 18 years.

In memory of Capt. David Nichols who died Feb. 25, 1823, aged 81 years 5 months.

In memory of Mrs. Hannah Nichols wife of Capt. David Nichols who died Feb. 15, 1818 in the 76 year of her age.

NICHOLS [A MONUMENT]

David P. Nichols Died Apr. 2, 1878, aged 63 years.

Hobart L. Nichols Died Oct. 26, 1880, aged 34 years.

Lulu Bertha, Daughter of Austin & Hattie Nichols, Died Jan. 2, 1881, aged 1 yr. 25 ds.

In memory of Mr. James Nichols, who departed this life Nov. 23, 1824, in his 82 year.

Mrs. Phebe, wife of Mr. James Nichols, died July 5, 1820, in her 80 year.

Little Louis, Son of Plumb B. & Esther E. Nichols Died September 27, 18--[unreadable]

In memory of Lucious Nichols, son of David Nichols Junr. who died May 10, 1811, in the 15th year of his age.

In memory of Nathan Nichols, who died May 31st 1811, aged 64 years.

Phebe, wife of Nathan Nichols, who died Sept. 17, 1822, AEt. 77 yrs.

Nathan H. Nichols Died March 30, 1846, aged 74 years.

Mary, wife of Nathan H. Nichols, died Dec. 13, 1862, AE. 92.

In memory of Dea. Philo Nichols who died Oct. 15, 1844, aged 79 years.

In memory of Caty, wife of Dea. Philo Nichols wo died Feb. 4, 1857, aged 89 years.

Roswell S. Nichols Died Mar. 16, 1873, AE. 63 Yrs.

Silas Nichols, Died March 5, 1854, AE. 81.

Once was I bright and early
To the summer sun
Now my days are ended
Adn this cold grave must be my home.

In memory of Polly H. Nichols wife of Silas Nichols who died March 1849, aged 69 yrs.

This stone is erected by her Brother Eben Fairchild.

In memory of Hannah, wife of Silas Nichols who died April 7, 1832, AE. 54 yrs.

In memory of Anna, wife of Jacob Pardee who died Dec. 10, 1851, aged 78 years.

Almon E. Plumb

Betsy Ann Plumb, his wife

Birdsey B. Plumb

Emeline Plumb, his wife

Charles E. Pumb died Oct. 29, 1863, AE. 4 years, 6 mos.

Howard E. Died Mar 29, 1870, Aged 2 mo.

Charles E. Plumb, Lieut of Co. 23d Regt. Union Volunteers, who went forth at the call of his country, to help supress the Southern Rebellion [bottom of page unreadable]

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[A MONUMENT]

Eli Plumb Died Oct. 14, 1865, aged 88 years.

Betsey Plumb, his wife, Died Jan. 14, 1837, aged 59 yrs.

Pixley J. Plumb Died July 23, 1826, aged 26 yrs.

Betsey Ann Plumb Died Jan. 27, 1827, aged 16 yrs.

George, son of Peter & Julie Ritchie, Died July 28, 1868, AE. 7 mo. 14 ds.

In Memory of John F. Seeley, who died Jan. 15, 1825, AE. 48 years.

Reuben H. Sherwood Died Aug. 14, 1877, Aged 45.

Abby Booth, wife of Reuben H. Sherwood, Died Nov. 7, 1870, Aged 34.

STERLING. [A MONUMENT.]

West Side.

Charles N. Sterling Born May 10, 1808, Died Aug. 7, 1877.

South Side.

Emily L. Sterling, Born Sept. 28, 1860, Died July 20, 1884.

Le Grand, son of George C. & M. P. Sterling, Born Sept. 30, 1875; Died July 20, 1876.

Nathaniel Sterling died Oct. 18, 1839, aged 68 years.

Phebe, wife of Nathaniel sterling, Died Mar. 3, 1862, AE. 85.

Mother.
Rebecca J., wife of Stephen H. Sterling, Died May 6, 1868, Aged 46 yrs.

We miss thee.

TAIT. [A MONUMENT]

Andrews Tait

Isabella R. Tait, his Wife, died May 22, 1875, AE. 75 yrs.

James S. Tait, his son, died Jan. 27, 1842, AE. 1 Day.

South Side.

William Tait

Grace Tait

Andrew Tait, His son, died June 23, 1863, AE. 2 yrs.

North Side

William F. Tait

Mary E. Tait, his wife, died Feb. 3, 1878, AE. 23 yrs. & 8 mos.

In memory of Mr. Ephraim Thompson, who died March 7th, 1812, aged 65 years.

In memory of Eunice, relict of Ephraim Thompson, who died Dec. 22, 1831, aged 82 years.

Miss Ruth Ann Thompson, Daughter of Mr. Ephraim Thompson, died May 9, 1813, aged 23 years, & 7 months.

Death rent me from my mourning friend,
Hope waft me to the sky,
Like Kings and Slaves,
Forgotton here to lie.

Roswell Thorp, Died sept. 5, 1872, AE. 66 yrs.

Sally, wife of Roswell Thorp, died Oct. 19, 1852, AE. 56.

In memory of Caty, adopted daughter of Roswell & Rosilla Thorp, who Died Nov. 25, 1863, AE. 8 yrs.

We lay thee in the silent Tomb
Sweet blossom of a day,
We just began to view thy bloom,
And Thou art called away.

In memory of Lucius Thorp, who died June 8, 1845, aged 33 yrs.

In memory of William Thorp who died Oct. 16, 1844, aged 21 yrs.

In memory of Zopher Thorp who died Dec. 1, 1843, AE. 72 yrs.

Eunice, wife of Zopher Thorp, Died Nov. 25, 1868, aged 95 yrs.

In memory of Daniel Ufford who died Sept. 11, 1824, aged 80 years.

Mary, his wife, who died Aug. 27, 1824, aged 80 years.

In memory of Doct. Daniel Ufford, who died Nov. 30, 1832, aged 32 years & 8 months.

Thomas Ward Died July 30, 1838, AE. 85 yrs.

Anna, His wife, Died Nov. 4, 1865, AE. 96 yrs. 4 mos.

In memory of Comfee, widow of Caleb Wheeler, who died April 18, 1846, aged 67 years.