THE OLD GRAVE YARD

At every morn the light of day,
Reveals to those who pass this way 
These time stained stones of ancient date, 
And old, old tablets near the gate.

We find the hero, old time slave, 
The aged settler, soldier brave,
The old divine, physician's wise; 
From many climes the dead here lies.

The old time mother struggled through 
Her burdened cares, in country new; 
And oft we find, close by her side 
Her darling child, her joy, her pride.

The spreading oak does slowly grow 
Whose branches, western breezes blow 
O'er shadows graves, to all unknown, 
For many are, unmarked by stone.

The willow weeps in solitude
Displaced the stones that near it stood; 
Has grown in beauty as it waves 
And softly murmurs o'er the graves.

These printed pages, here you'll find 
Perchance the sire you had in mind, 
The name, the date, the epitaph 
Is here preserved, in your behalf.
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                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


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