Early Grave Transcriptions
Of the Presbyterian Church
Greenwich, Cumberland County, New Jersey
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MOORE In memory of Abigail Moore who departed this life July 23d 1794 aged 83 years In memory of Alexander Moore Esquire who depart- ed this life on the 5th day of September Anno Domini 1786 in the eighty second year of his age After spending his life in laudable industry and exten- sive usefulness in many of the most respectable offices of society. He closed his eyes upon the objects of sense in a firm and comfortable hope of a blessed immortality. One son two infant daughters are buried close by. Here rests in hope of a glorious resurrection the body of Sarah Moore wife of Alexander Moore Esq She departed this life July 3d 1775 in her 45th year Under this Stone doth lie bereaved of Life The indulgent Mother and the tender Wife A kind Relation and enduring Friend Beloved in life lamented in her end Then why should we lament? it is in vain For her to live was Christ, to die was gain Beneath this stone the bodies of a son and two daugh- ters of Alexander Moore Esq. who died in their infancy "Life how short Eternity how long" In memory of Anson Moore who died June 6 1775 aged 6 years In memory of Enoch Moore who departed this life Jan'y 4 1777 aged 44 years 1 month and 25 days Here lyeth the body of Joseph Moore who departed this life January the 26th 1747/8 aged 46 years In memory of Joseph Moore who died April 30th 1800 in the 59th year of his age For many years a ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church at Deerfield "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" In memory of Joseph Moore who died June 2 aged 3 years In memory of Amy Fithian widow of Joseph Moore who died November 20 1824 in the 79th year of her age "I know that my Redeemer liveth" MORE In memory of Azariah More Esq. who departed this life September 6th 1818 in the 80th year of his age In memory of Hannah Vickers More who departed this life March 25th 1802 aged 20 years 5 month and 7 days She was a dutiful Child sincere Friend and Affectionate Wife We mourn our loss but own its just In Him who gave we place our trust In memory of Hannah Vickers Moore daughter of Enoch H. and Hannah V. More who departed this life October 8th 1802 aged 6 months 22 days Short, yet how pleasing was her visit here But soon removed to a nobler sphere In memory of Mary wife of Enoch H. More who de- parted this life June 9 A. D. 1809 aged 35 years 2 months and 10 days Her virtues live in the breast of all who knew her Here Mary rests, escaped this mortal strife Above the joys, beyond the woes, of life Blest be the bark that wafts us to the shore Where death divided friends shall part no more In memory of Jeremiah B. More son of Enoch H. & Mary More who died Sept'r 9 A D 1807 aged 5 month & 2 days Happy infant early bless'd Rest in peaceful slumber rest, Early sever'd from the cares Which increase with growing years In memory of Ephraim son of Enoch & Mary More who died June 13th A D 1809 aged 24 days All those we love decay, we die in part String after string is sever'd from the heart In memory of Margaret daughter of John and Elizabeth More who departed this life August 6th 1837 in the 35th year of her age In memory of Martha More who departed this life September 29th 1830 in the 83rd year of her age In memory of Mary More who departed this life Jan'y 17th 1797 aged 47 years In memory of Rachel widow of Enoch More who de- parted this life April 14th 1796 aged 44 years and 4 days, In memory of Rebeca T. More daughter of Enoch H. and Mary A. More who died September 23rd 1823 in the 10th year of her age T'was God's most righteous will And be that will obey'd MULFORD Here lieth ye body of Aaron Mulford who departed this life the 13th of January 1755 in the 52nd year of his age Here lieth the body of Christian the wife of Aaron Mulford who departed this life October the 14th 1752 aged 47 years In memory of John Mulford who departed this life December 10th 1799 in the 43d year of his age In memory of Mrs. Sarah Mulford (formerly Mrs. Ewing) wife of Doct'r Thomas Ewing who departed this life April 1st 1806 aged 54 years Here lies the body of William Mulford who departed this life April 19th 1801 aged 67 years In memory of Elizabeth Mulford wife of Wm Mulford who died in childbed Sept 6 1805 of a son who lies in- tered by her side aged 18 y. 6 m. Her person was handsome: her manners simple and easy the opening of sensibility She was a dutiful child, an affectionate wife and a faithful friend OGDEN Anna D. Ogden died Aug 29 1869 in the 91st year of her age Fold the weary hands to rest God hath called He knoweth best Stones inscribed: — E. P. and R. P. PADGETT In memory of Ruth wife of David Padgett who died April ye 1st 1749 age 59 years Ebenezer Padgett died Feb'y 20 1837 in the 61st year of his age "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints" In memory of Hannah Padgett daughter of Gamaliel & Luseanna Padgett who departed this life September 2nd 1829 aged 2 years 11 mouths and 8 days Sarah Padgett wife of Ebenezer Padgett died Jan'y 1815 in the 68th year of her age "Blessed are pure in heart for they shall see God" In memory of William E. Padgett son of Gamalia & Lusianna Padgett who departed this life August 22 1833 aged 3 years 9 months and 11 days Small stone marked H. P. PARIS John Paris born November 2d 1777 died July 31 1853 Meribah wife of John Paris born September 2d 1781 died March 20th 1823 PECK In memory of John Peck who died the 31 of March 1746 aged 71 years POTTER In memory of Mary Potter wife of Colonel David Potter who departed this life the 11th day of May in the year of our Lord 1783 and in the 54th year of her age Leaving her Consort with 2 sons and 5 daughters to mourn the loss of the most affectionate wife and tender mother READ In memory of Dinah Read who died May 5th 1788 aged 56 years I Thess 4 Chap 14 verse "For if we believe that Jesus died & rose again Even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him" Here lyeth the body of Joseph Read who departed this life the 12th day of November 1755 aged 36 years In memory of Thomas Read who departed this life March 7 1763 aged about 74 years Stones marked J. T. R., 1815; M. T. R., 1813; M. R.; N. R. REEVES In memory of Abraham Reeves who departed this life May 21 1761 in the 62nd year of his age In memory of Abraham Reeves Elder of this Church who departed this life November 2nd 1822 aged 59 years 3 months and 3 days In memory of Damaris Reeves who departed this life December 1 1771 in the 74th year of her age Friends do not weep I only sleep Until the Resurrection Day Then Christ will call this body away In memory of Elizabeth Reeves wife of Alexander Reeves dec. who departed this life July 20 1834 aged 72 years 5 months & 10 days In memory of John Reeves Deacon who departed this life May 4th 1800 aged 75 years In memory of Johnson Reeves who departed this life April 2 1810 aged 58 years Alas he's gone to us he has bid adieu Anticipating heaven by joys in view A world of sorrow he has left behind Sickness & pain & met his end resigned In memory of Lemuel Reeves who departed this life Nov'r 2d 1777 aged 22 years In memory of Mabel Reeves who departed this life October 22nd 1813 aged 81 years and 3 months In memory of Rachel Reeves who departed this life February 6th 1806 In memory of Thomas Reeves who was born February 20th 1729 died May the 22th 1814 In memory of Thomas Reeves son of Timothy and Jane Reeves of Philadelphia who was drowned in the mouth of Stow Creek March 18 1821 aged 19 years 6 months and 6 days Here lies the body of Zerviah Reeves the wife of David Reeves in ye dust. I hope to see her rise at the resurrection of the just died Nov'r 15 1747 in ye 54 year of her age REMINGTON In memory of Sarah Remington and former wife of James Bacon. She departed this life August 13th 1805 aged 74 years RICHMON Joseph Richmon also Sarah A. Richmon Born April 2 1795 Died Aug 19 1876 Child of J. & S. R.; Child of J. & S. R.; Child of J. & S. R. SAYRE In memory of Joseph Sayre who departed this life June 5 1778 aged 26 years R. F. F. on stone near by. In memory of Ruth E. wife of Richard G. Sayre who departed this life August 15 1847 aged 27 years & 4 months Weep not for me but weep yourselves A loving wife and Christian dear A bosom friend lies buried here SEELEY In memory of Emily Seeley who departed this life September 19th 1825 aged 9 years In memory of Mason Seeley who departed this life May 17th 1821 aged 3 months In memory of Mason G. Seely who departed this life March 23 1821 aged 37 years Small stones near marked Francis, Baker, Willie, Charles, Mason. In memory of our father Richard Seeley who died on his birthday November 1st 1846 aged 64 years "It is appointed unto all men once to die" In memory of Elizabeth Seeley wife of Richard Seeley and daughter of Col'n David Moore who departed this life March 24th 1821 aged 40 years SHEPPARD In memory of Lydia Sheppard wife of Joseph Sheppard was born April 7th 1781 and died June 22nd 1803 aged 22 years 2 months 15 days Elizabeth B. wife of Smith Sheppard died Nov 2 1846 in the 29th year of her age "We mourn not as those without hope" Rebecca S. wife of Smith Sheppard Died Jan 7 1862 in the 47th year of her age "He giveth his beloved sleep" Elizabeth P., daughter of Smith & Rebecca S. Shep- pard born Dec 4 1850 died Sept 30 1852 "He shall gather the lambs in his arms" SHUTE In memory of Adam Shute who died March 26 1826 aged 64 years 5 mo In memory of Ann Elizabeth wife of Adam Shute who departed this life June 10th 1827 in the 68 year of her age In memory of John Shute son of Adam & Elizabeth Shute who died August 19 1822 aged 30 years and 5 months Weep reader weep but not for me Repent and to thy Saviour flee He died he rose he reigns to save O seek him while tis call'd to day Ere death shall summon thee away Ther's no repentance in the grave In memory of Charles Shute born Feb 24 1797 died July 23 1850 "We all do fade as a leaf" In memory of Charlotte wife of Charles Shute who died May 16th 1826 aged 25 years & 10 m Small stones close by marked C. S., H. S. Ruth Shute oldest daughter of John and Mary Shute died at the residence of her Father in law Daniel M. Woodruff Esq. Bridgeton September 26 A. D. 1855 in the 40th year of her age No more confined to darksome realms of night No more frail tenant pent in mortal clay Now should we rather halt your glorious flight And trace your progress in the realms of day World's would not bribe you back to tread Again life's dreary waste To see again your sky o'er spread With all the gloomy past In memory of Seeley Shute born March 9 1802 died April 28 1873 Was ordained Ruling Elder of the Pres- bytesian Church of Greenwich Dec 26 1836 Remained an Elder until the time of his death "And so after he had patiently Endured, he obtained the promise" Rebecca wife of Seeley Shute departed this life March 2 1832 in the 30th year of her age Sarah wife of Seeley Shute departed this life May 8 1844 in the 47th year of her age Seeley son of Seeley & Sarah Shute died Sept 28 1834 aged 8 months & 3 days Ebenezer H. son of Seeley & Sarah Shute died Dec 27 1837 aged 4 months Elizabeth wife of Seeley Shute died Dec 13 1882 in the 85 yr of her age SMITH In memory of Ann Maria Smith daughter of Edward & Sarah Smith who died August 30 1805 aged 6 months & 8 days Ere Sin could blight or Sorrow fade died came with Friendly care The opening bud to Heaven convey'd And bid it blossom there In memory of Samuel Smith who died Dec'r 2d 1795 aged 55 years In memory of Sarah Smith wife of Samuel Smith departed this life Nov 7th 1791 in the 49th year of her age STATHEM Ercuries Stathem 1808-1892 Our Mother. To the memory of Mary J. wife of Er- curies Stathem who died April 1st 1844 aged 37 years "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away Blessed be the name of the Lord" Ann W. daughter of Ercurius & Mary Stathem born November 10th 1838 died August 24th 1861 Calm on the bosom of thy God Young spirit rest thee now Our little Willie son of E. & A. Stathem born Aug 1 1854 died May 19 1855 Joseph, on top of a stone close by STRATTON Sacred to the memory of Sarah Stratton who departed this life June 3 1818 aged 5 years SUITER My Mother Sarah Suiter died Sept 22 1851 in the 75th year of her age Tis sweet to believe of the absent we love If we miss them below we shall meet them above SUTER In memory of Eliza M. Suter born April 2 1805 died March 16th 1860 TOMLINSON In memory of James Tomlinson who departed this life November 3d 1843 in the 56th year of his age In memory of Martha M. Tomlinson wife of James Tomlinson wino departed this life February 28th 1851 in the 58th year of her age In memory of Joseph Tomlinson who departed this life Nov 22nd 1831 in the 35th year of his age Farewell dear friend a short farewell Till we shall meet again above Where endless joy and pleasure dwell And trees of life bear fruit of love Mary wife of Joseph Tomlinson (died April 11th 1862 aged 61 years In memory of Francis son of Joseph & Mary Tomlin- son who died Aug 14th 1832 aged 7 months Happy infant early blest Rest in peaceful slumber rest In memory of Rebecca H. Tomlinson who departed this life January 15 1855 in the 23d year of her age Rhoda S. wife of Lewis W. Tomlinson born August 18 1835 died February 22 1853 Friend after friend depart Who has not lost a friend There is no union here of hearts That has not here an end TONKIN In memory of Rose Ann Tonkin who departed this life August 13th 1814 aged 70 years TRIMBLE Jno. Trimble Co. H, 3d N.J. Cav. TUBMAN In memory of John Tubman who died Nov'br 3 1759 aged 33 years TUNDEN David Tunden died Sept 21 1876 aged 19 years "Young friend follow my precepts" TYLER To my husband Rev. Benjamin Tyler who died June 26th 1842 aged 37 years The memory of the just is blessed A stone marked Richard, near the last. Our Mother Mary M. Tyler daughter of Richard Seeley and widow of Rev. Benjamin Tyler born July 21 1807 died Oct 16 1888 "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God" Heb 4:9 In memory of George B. Tyler born Dec 22d 1818 died May 31st 1842 Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him WAITHMAN William Waithman died May 4th 1776 aged 38 years In memory of Mary the wife of William Waithman who departed this life August 7 1774 aged 29 years WALLING In memory of Jonathan Walling who died March 28 1847 aged 69 years WARD Memorial of Samuel Ward who departed this life February 27 1774 in the 38 year of his age This inscription is a small tribute to the memory of the once humane generous and just the uniform friend the tender husband the assiduous & successful physician the lover of his country and the real Christian. The last end of the good man is peace. WARE In memory of Maskell Ware Esq'r who departed this life February 13th 1846 in the eightieth year of his age In memory of Hannah widow of Maskell Ware who departed this life July 4th A. D. 1859 aged 84 years 9 months & 14 days Mary Ware born Dec 29 1796 died Nov 30 1879 "At Rest" Maskell Ware born August 1st 1811 died March 17th 1905 "Behold the upright for the end of that man is peace" Harriet wife of Maskell Ware and daughter of Richard & Elizabeth Seeley born Nov 12th 1809 died March 28th 1869 Having borne the cross She now wears the crown Rebecca S. Ware born March 23 1846 died April 6 1907 WATSON "And I shall rise also" Sacred to the memory of Elisabeth Watson born Feb- ruary 4 1840 died December 5 1846 Shed not for her the bitter tear Nor give the heart to vain regret Tis but the casket that lies here The gem that filled it sparkles yet In memory of David Watson who departed this life November the 10th 1814 aged 29 years 7 month and 2 days In memory of Isaac Watson who died March 6 1811 aged 80 years In memory of Abigail wife of Isaac Watson and daughter of Maskell Ewing Esq who died October 25 1798 aged 54 years In memory of Sarah daughter of Isaac and Abigail Watson who died June 5 1846 aged 73 years David Watson Jan 13 1816 - Jan 7 1888 "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" Harriet Jones wife of David Watson July 23 1820 - Dec 5 1912 Children of David & Harriet Watson Rebecca K. 1830-1862 Preston N. 1862-1884 Sarah H. daughter of David & Harriet Watson born May 28th 1851 died Sept 30th 1857 "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of heaven" Sacred to the memory of Samuel L. Watson born Sept 29th 1846 died Feb 21st 1848 "It is well with the child It is well" WEATHERBY John Weatherby Sr departed this life May 2 1855 in the 87th year of his age Anna wife of John Weatherby Sr departed this life March 31 1846 in the 72 year of her age WELCH In memory of Eliza A. Welch wife of Maurice Welch Jr March 12th 1850 in the 22nd year of her age WETHMAN In memory of Thomas Wethman who departed this life September ye 20th 1748 aged 56 years WHITE In memory of Mrs. Sarah White the wife of John White merchant of Philadelphia and daughter of Alex- ander Moore and Sarah his wife who departed this life the 18th day of October 1770 a few days after the birth of her third child in the 23d year of her age. She lived much desired and Died much lamented Inexorable death what beauty hast thou effaced, What expectation hast thou cut short Our souls would learn the heavenly art To improve the hours we have That we may act the wiser part And live beyond the grave WILLIAMS In memory of Oliver Henry Williams who departed this life August 8th 1828 aged year and 11 month Here assign'd to beauty's bloom The watch of Henry's tomb WINDAL In memory of our sister Ruth J. wife of Thomas Windal and daughter of Elias & Hannah Keen who departed this life June 8th 1859 aged 26 years 11 months and 19 days WOOD In memory of Hannah wife of Levi A. Wood who departed this life October 11 1833 in the 30th year of her age Mary Elizabeth daughter of Joseph B. & Matilda Wood died June 17 1856 aged 5 years 10 months & 17 days Alas how changed that lovely flower Which bloomed and cheered my heart Fair fleeting comfort of an hour How soon we're called to part From adverse blasts and low'ring storms Her favour'd soul He bore And with you bright angelic forms She lives to die no more Richard M. son of Joseph B. & Matilda Wood died August 13 1854 aged 4 months & 13 days No pain or grief or anxious fears Invades thy bounds, No mortal woes Can reach the peaceful sleeper here Where angels watch his soft repose In memory of Rachel Wood the daughter of Jonathan and Milicent Wood who departed this life July 16th 1796 aged 20 years WOODRUFF In memory of Enos Woodruff who departed this life Dec'r 23d 1795 in the 76th year of his age In memory of Sarah Woodruff relict of Enos Woodruff who departed this life January 6th 1799 in the 82nd year of her age In memory of Enos Woodruff who departed this life September 19th 1805 aged 54 years & 5 months In memory of Phebe the wife of David Woodruff Sen- ior who departed this life November the 3rd 1797 aged 60 years In memory of David Woodruff who died July 3rd 1822 in the 74th year of his age In memory of Elizabeth Woodruff wife of David Woodruff who departed this life August 19th 1806 aged 45 years Sacred to the memory of Mary Woodruff daughter of Joseph & Amy Moore died Feb 27 1870 in the 79th year of her age Married John Shute March 9 1815 and sur- viving him married Daniel M. Woodruff Esq'r Oct 30 1833 She was an affectionate wife A tender mother And an exemplary Christian Her children rise up and call her blessed her husband also he praiseth her YOUNG Our little Freddie Frederick son of Theodore W. & Mary E. Young aged 2 years Josephine infant daughter of Newton & Margaret Young died May 13 1849 END OF TRANSCRIPTIONS Back to the beginning of the transcriptions |
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