Litchfield County CT Archives History - Books .....Merryall 1882 *********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ct/ctfiles.htm *********************************************** ************************************************************************ The USGenWeb Project makes no claims or estimates of the validity of the information submitted and reminds you that each new piece of information must be researched and proved or disproved by weight of evidence. It is always best to consult the original material for verification. ************************************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher sdgenweb@yahoo.com May 27, 2005, 10:37 pm Book Title: HISTORY OF THE TOWNS OF NEW MILFORD AND BRIDGEWATER, CONNECTICUT, 1703-1882 CHAPTER XX. MERRYALL. MERRYALL, at first, was a locality embracing the western part of the New Preston Society within the township of New Milford. The name had been used some years before that society was formed. While surveying the North Purchase, the party of surveyors took dinner at a spring near the house of Daniel Terrill, about twenty rods north of the northern boundary of the Purchase, in Kent, and, with the contents of the bottle, they all became merry, from which fact they gave to the locality the name Merryall, This was probably in 1726, when the tract was surveyed by the county surveyor, or in 1731, when the lots were surveyed. This name at first included largely the territory now known as Upper Merryall School District, but afterwards it was extended over territory still further south; and many years later the territory was divided, and the southern part called Lower Merryall. From the spring in Kent where the surveying party became merry-all, a brook runs southward into the Aspetuck River; this stream should be called Merryall Brook, in honor of the origin of the name; and it is said that it was so called, at first, or rather that the name was first applied to the brook, and afterwards to the tract of country. Tbe territory now called Upper Merryall lies mostly on the hills, and is generally a fertile soil, while that which is called Lower Merryall lies most of it in the valley, and the soil is very productive. Within the territory, originally called Merryall, are three considerable elevations of land. At the west end is Rock Cobble, called many years Rockhouse Cobble, because of a peculiar house which was built, very early, at the southeast corner of the hill or rock. Northeast of this is Peet Hill; and south of Peet Hill, descending southward, is the hill called by Roger Sherman Waraumaug Mountain. In 1749 the town voted that the people living in the North Purchase should draw fifteen pounds money, old tenor, out of the town treasury "to build a school-house at Merryall in said north purchase," and "that Ens. John Hitchcock and Joseph Ferriss should be a committee to ascertain a place for said school-house." This was appointed, probably, where the school-house of that district now stands. Joseph Bostwick was one of the first settlers in the southwestern part of Upper Merryall, as early as 1740, if not earlier, and his three sons were influential men in that part of the town. Samuel Peet, the Hermit, bought his first land within this territory in 1741, and settled here before 1746; lot No. 12, in the North Purchase. His home was at what is known as the Peet Burying-ground, in the valley on the west side, and at the foot of Peet Hill. John Peet, brother of Samuel, both being from Stratford, settled in this locality several years later. Thaddeus Peet, also a brother of the above, came about the time John did; all of them haying received land from their father, David Peet. This name was often written in the early times Peat. Samuel Hill of Fairfield, bought land of Thaddeus Peet in 1765; and of his son Samuel Hill, Jr., land was obtained for the Upper Merryall Burying-ground in 1794. Ithiel Stone settled in this territory as early as 1753, and his descendants have been influential and well-known citizens of the town; substantial, reliable, and honorable. The settlers increased rapidly from 1760 to 1800, when it was noted as one of the most reliable, prosperous, peaceful, and interesting sections of the town. It would be interesting to obtain the record of the first settlement of every inhabitant, but time and space forbid. Upper Merryall Burying-place. This was called at first New Preston Burying-place, and was commenced as a private burying-ground on Samuel Hill, Sen's., land, about 1760. A committee of the town made a purchase of this ground Nov. 5, 1794, and received a deed, a part of which reads: "Then measured and laid out a certain spot of land in the North Purchase for the purpose of a public Burying-ground, and is the same place which has been and now is made use of for that purpose, situate in part upon the south side of the original ten-rod highway and part upon land now laid out for said purpose on Samuel Hill, Jr's, land at the north end of the 42d lot in the south tier of lots in said purchase, it being ten rods in length east and west and in breadth eight rods. "N. B. One quarter of an acre on the south side of the above described tract, viz.: four rods in breadth is laid upon said Hill's land, and the other part on said highway; and we have made satisfaction to said Hill." [1] In 1803, this ground was enlarged by purchase of land from Samuel Hill, Jr., and within a few years past it has again been enlarged, and great improvements made by the erection of fine monuments.[2] [1] Town Rec., B. XX, 400. [2] Ibid., B. XXIV, 483. The following are the inscriptions in this place, copied with great care and much effort, as the lettering on a number of the stones was very difficult to read; and there may be a few inaccuracies as now printed: Inscriptions in the Upper Merryatt Burying-place. CARRIE URANIA infant Daughter of J C & A H Ackley Died April 12, 1868 Aged i y'r & 26 d's. (LITTLE CARRIE.) "Under the elms a grave is made Under the daises our treasure is laid Under the daises? It cannot be thus We are sure that in Heaven she waits for us." In memory of AMASA BARDEN Who died Aug 29, 1847 AE 56. JOSIAH BEARDSLEY Died Dec 5, 1871 Aged 64. "For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost, and of Faith." In memory of MR ALEXANDER BENEDICT who Died June 10th, A D 1780 aged 10 years. In memory of AMANDA daughter of Burton & Sarah Benedict who died Jan 27, 1831 aged 1 year. (We miss thee.) Infant Son of ] Andrew H & Flora E Benedict Died Sept 12,1863 AE 12 Days. " The smallest planet is nearest the sun So nearest to God is our little one." In memory of AROLINE A daughter of William & Amanda Benedict Who died Feb 18, 1843 aged 5 y'rs 7 mo & 6 d's. In memory of CAROLINE A Daughter of William & Amanda Benedict who died Oct 4, 1838 AE 7 y'rs 1 mo & 21 days. In memory of DAVID son of Mr John Bene dict & Lucy H is wife who D ied Nov 25th, 1768 aged 11 years. Sacred to the memory of ELIJAH BENEDICT Who died Feb 23, 1832 in the 84 year of his age. In memory of ELVIRA daughter of Granderson & Harriet Benedict who died April 16, 1739 aged 4 yrs 1 mo & 11 ds. In memory of GERMAN son of John & Cloe Benedict died Oct 7, 1818 AE 12. Died March 15, 1839 MARIA C daughter of (John & Jerusha Benedict AE 5 years 3 mo & 29 ds. The Grave of MR JOHN BENEDICT who died Dec 15, 1830 in the 85 Year of his age. Be ready you who see This monumental stone For soon your days will flee, Like mine forever gone. In memory of MR JOHN BENEDICT who Departed this life June 3Oth, in the 64th year of his life 1778. In memory of An Infant Son of John & Chas Benedict died May 20, 1802 AE 10 days. Died March 13, 1839 LORAN son of John £ Jerusha Benedict AE 2 years 1 mo & 23 days. Died March 11, 1839 LORETT daughter of John & Jerusha Benedict AE 2 years 1 mo 21 days. In memory of MRS LUCY BENE DICT Relict to Mr John Benedict who Departed this life Dec. 28th, A D 1803 aged 76 Years. In memory of MI REAM Daughter of Mr. John Benedict & Lucy his wife who died Dec. 5th, 1768 in the 19th Ye ar of her Age. In memory of MOLLY wife of Elijah Benedict who died Apr 14, 1821 age 64 years. In memory of STEPHEN son of Mr John Ben edict & Lucy His wife who died Dec 1st, 1768 Ag 8th Year. In memory of STEPHEN son of John & Cloe Benedict died Feb 13, 1819 Aet 26. Died March 19, 1839 STEPHEN son of John & Jerusha Benedict AE 8 years 4 mo & 17 ds. (W Benedict.) WILLIAM BENEDICT Died March 7, 1864 AE 75. AMANDA BENEDICT Died March 15, 1864 AE 65. HANNAH BENEDICT Died Jan 12, 1822 AE 31. DR STEPHEN BENNETT Died June 13, 1848 in the 70 year of his age. DIANA His wife Died Oct 6, 1830 in the 50 year of her age. "O Death where is thy sting O grave where is thy victory." J J N B BISSELL Died Dec 16, 1863 Aged 48. In memory of ABIGAIL BOSTWICK Daughter of Mr Joseph & Ann Bost wick who Died Oct 18th, AD 1780 in ye 26 Year of her Age. In memory of ANNE wife of Ichabod Bostwick who departed this life on her birthday Feb. 10, 1831 aged 71 years. In memory of MR BENAJAH BOSTWICK Died Octr 23rd, A D 1776 AE 59. Sacred to the memory of BETSEY ANN BOSTWICK who departed this life Jan 11, 1830 in the 21 year of her age. How short the race our friend has run Cut down in all her bloom The course but yesterday begun Now finished in the tomb. CURTIS BOSTWICK son of Andrew & Irena Bostwick died Nov 5, 1806 in the 8 year of his age. Weep, weep ye willows o'er my tomb I once like you was in my bloom. In memory of DAVID BOSTWICK who was born Aug 3, 1743, & died Oct 4, 1821 aged 78 years three months & one day. SARAH BOSTWICK 2d wife of David Bostwick died April 27,1812 aged 65 years. HANNAH BOSTWICK Consort of David Bostwick Departed this life May 23, 1798 in the 53 year of her age. MRS HANNAH BOSTWICK Relick to Mr Benajah Bostwick Departed this life Oct 27th D 1788 in the 65th year of her age. In memory of ICHABOD BOSTWICK who departed this life Sep 24, A D 1843 Aged 87 years. In memory of j MR JOEL BOSTWICK Who Departed this life April 11th AD 1777 in the 33d year of his age. " When this you see remember me" In memory of JOHN BOSTWICK who departed this life Decr 15th, 1783 in the 22 year of his age. In memory of JOSEPH BOSTWICK who departed this life Nov 18th, A D 1808 in the 82nd year of his age. SAMUEL son of Marshal and Polly Bostwick Died Sept 28, 1846 Aged 22 years. MARSHAL BOSTWICK Died Nov 12, 1846 Aged 67 years. AN INFANT son of Anson & Milason Ann Brown aged 1 month & 27 days. ABRAHAM BROWNSON Died May 9, 1850 aged 83 years. MARY his wife Died____ 18__ aged __ years. The Grave of ANNA KEZIAH daughter of Anna Brownson who died Sept 18, 1842 AE 32. In memory of ALMEDIA Wife of Anson Brown who died April 1, 1837 ae 37 years. MILLISON ANN wife of Anson Brown Died June 29, 1859 aged 44 y's 4 mo & 15 D's. ELBRIDGE GARY son of Anson & Millison Ann Brown Died Feb 25, 1860 aged 15 y'rs, 9 mo & 21 D's. BROWNSON ISRAEL BROWNSON. Died Jan 31, 1859 AE 82. ANNA D wife of Israel Brownson Died Apr 11, 1822 AE 44. ANNA H wife of Israel Brownson Died Oct 25, 1873 AE 84. ANNA K Daughter of Israel and Anna D Brownson Died Sept 18,1842 AE 32. ANDREW son of Cyrus C & Laura H Buck died Sept 11,1838 aged 18 mo &£ 19 days. In memory of CYRUS C BUCK who died Aug 25,1844 Aged 49 years & 4 ds. In memory of HANNAH wife of Dea Samuel B Buck who died Sept 26, 1825 aged 72. In memory of MR JAMES BEEBE BUCK who died Jan 23, 1811 Aged 26 years son of Samuel B Buck & Hannah his Wife. In memory of DEA SAMUEL B BUCK who died March 26, 1834 in his 83 year. JACKSON T BULL Died March 26, 1844 AE 59. In memory of JOHNSON E son of Jackson T & Mary Bull Who died April 15,1822 aged 1 year & 9 months. In memory of JACOB BULL who died July 19, 1811, aged 81 years. MARY BULL his wife died April 8, 1816 aged 75 years. Thev were bles'd with 20 children. (This is erected by J T Bull) MARY wife of Jackson T Bull Died May 2, 1872 AE 80. In memory of MILLY BULL Who died Oct 1, 1818 aged 35 years. Two infants children of Jackson & Mary Bull, the first born & died Feb 4,1814 the other died Feb 26, 1819. CORA E Daughter of Ares M & Gertrude Burnett Died Oct 2,1876 aged 9 years. "Safe in the arms of Jesus Safe on His gentle breast, There by His love o'er shaded Sweetly her soul shall rest. Hark! 'tis the voice of angels, Borne in a song to her, Over the fields of glory, Over the jasper sea, Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe from corroding care. Safe from the world's temptations, Sin cannot harm her there." MARIA LOUISA Infant daughter of Zerah & Maria Calkins died May 7, 1827. No more the lovely babe To please its parents eyes The tender plant so fresh & green Is in eternity. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away and blessed be the name of the Lord. (The grave of inn ocence) HENRY SELDEN son of Zerah & Mariah Calkens died Feb 23, 1830 aged 1i year 6mo's & 4 days. (Low in the dust the beauteous ruin lies) Behold a sweet and lovely child Which once so fair serene & mild Has bid the world adieu No more can feel the pangs of death Or heaves the agonizing breath No tears its cheek bedew. In memory of Mrs MARY COGSWELL wife to Mr Emerson Cogs well Died Nov 5th AD 1763 aged 32 years. MARTHA wife of Harvey Couch Died June 18, 1870 AE 36. MARY Daughter of Harvey & Martha Couch Died Oct. 20, 1859 AE 4 mo. "Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade, Death came with friendly care, The opening bud to Heaven conveyed And bade it blossom there." In memory of WILLIAM W son of Beriah & Polly Crittenden Who died Feb 29, 1848 aged 22 years. He sleeps in Jesus and is blest Let none his loss deplore But those who view his place of rest Go hence and sin no more. In memory of HARRIET CROFUT Who died July 3, 1846 aged 21 years. In memory of ANNA Daughter of Isaac and Jane Hendryx who died July 14, 1822 AE 4 years. CATHARINE Wife of Daniel Dayton Died May 16, 1857 AE. 67. In memory of MARY ANN DAYTON wife of Daniel Dayton and daughter of Canfield & Mary Stone Who died Dec 12, A D 1816 aged 26 years. Forgive blest shade the tributary tear That mourns thy exit from a world like this Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here And stay'd thy progress to the seats of bliss. DANIEL DAYTON Died May 17,1870 AE 82 In memory of MRS HANNAH DAYTON Daughter of Dea Isaac & Mrs Kezia Dayton who died Decr 10th, 1809 in the 37th year of her age. Death thou hast conquered me For by thy dart I am slain But Christ hath conquered thee And I shall rise again. In memory of DEA ISAAC DAYTON who died June 2, 1812 Aged 66 years. Beneath the surface of this stone Lies a true heart and faithful friend His labours here on Earth are done Yet his existence n'er shall end. In memory of MRS KEZIAH DAYTON wife of Dea Isaac Dayton who died May 24th, 1809 in the 6jth year of her age And formerly the wife of Mr Zechariah Noble. SARAH CLARK adopted daughter of Daniel & Catharine Dayton Died Dec 30, 1849 AE 17. In memory of OLIVE DIMON wife to Justus Dimon she died Mar 13th Aged 18 years 10 Months & 14 days 1791. 'A morning flower cut down and withered in an hour." LOUVICY M Wife of Wm Elliot died Aug 15 1820 AEt 40 years. JAMES A son of William & Louvicy Elliot died March 9, 1829 aged 15 years. BETSEY wife of Joseph Elwood Died Jan 28, 1864, aged 85. In memory of MRS ABIGAIL Mr Jam es Fairchild's Wi dow She died March 23, A D 1783 aged 83 years. STEPHEN FERRISS Died Dec 13, 1831 Aged 99. SARAH his wife Died Oct 5, 1811 Aged 73. RODERICK FITCH Died Feb 15, 1864 AE 26. JULIA His Wife Died March 15, 1864 AEt 22. AMY FULLER died Nov. 14, 1815 AEt. 31 years Wife of Alpheus Fuller. In memory of An Infant Daughter of Alpheus & Barbara Fuller who died 27 Jan, 1819. WILLIS M GEORGE son of Prince & Abigail George of Patison State of New York died March 7, 1812 aged 21 years. ABIGAIL wife of Homer Goodsell Died Sept 7 1857 AE 57. This the spot we come to seek Our Mother's lonely burial place. In memory of MRS CHLOE GOODSELL wife of Capt Stiles Goodsell who died Nov 9, 1814 aged 46 years. HOMER GOODSELL Died Aug 27, 1862 AE66. In memory of HO MER son of Capt Stiles & Mrs Chloe Goodsell who Di ed April 10th, A D 1796 Aged fore year 9 months. JOSEPH GREGORY Died Mar 7, 1862 AE61. CHARITY HALL 1795 1868. Sacred to the memory of JANE M HALL who died April 2, 1830 in the 22 year of her age. Friends nor physicians cannot save Our mortal bodies from the grave. JOHN HALL Died July 28, 1813 AE 38. CHARLOTTE His wife Died May 8, 1834 AE 57. In memory of MRS ANNA HATCH Wife to Mr John Hatch & Daughter of the Rev Noah and Mrs Elizabeth Wad hams who departed this Life Decr the 5th, A D 1799 aged 36 years. "At the demand of conquering death She instantly resigns her breath She dies amidst the bloom of years And leaves her friends bedewed with tears." In memory of POLLY wife of John Hatch who Died Feb 20, 1821 in her 46 year. RUTH the Wife of Samuel W Hatch Died May 30, 1854, AEt 67. SAMUEL W HATCH Died Dec 8,1860 AEt 74. HATCH PHILANDER HATCH Born Jan 28, 1793 Died Nov. 15, 1881, ae 88 yrs & 9 mo. His wives RUBY R A STUDLEY Born ____ 1794 Died Jan 15, 1828. POLLY S PARSONS Born Dec 24,1795 Died Sept 13, 1868. JOHN HATCH only son of Philander & Ruby R A Hatch Born May 29,1817 Died _____. His wife DIANA L CANFIELD Born April 11, 1819 Died _____. Children of John & Diana L Hatch LIEUT CALVIN B HATCH Born Nov 30, 1840 Killed in Battle at Cold Harbor Va June 1, 1864. LAURIE A HATCH Born Oct 28, 1858 Died Dec 5, 1877. Children of Philander & Ruby R A Hatch ABIGAIL S Born Sept 26, 1815 Died Aug 14, 1840. LYDIA A Born April 23, 1819 Died May 10, 1837. BETSY C Born Nov 28, 1820 Died April 19, 1841. SARAH C Born Feb 28,1826, Died ____. In memory of LYDIA ANN wife of Lemuel Hollister & daughter of Philander & Ruby R A Hatch who died May 10, 1837 aged 18 years. In memory of BETSEY C daughter of Philander & Ruby R A Hatch who died April 19, 1841 aged 20 years. In memory of ELEAZER HENDRYX who died March 31, 1798 aged 16 years. In memory of ANNA HILL wife of Samuel Hill Junr who died April 18th, 1812 Aged 58 years & 10 days. There is rest in heaven. CLARA wife of Samuel R Hill Died Sept 6, 1868 AE 52 yrs 8 mo & 5 Ds. In memory of ELLEN C HILL daughter of Samuel R & Clara Hill who died July 30, 1849 aged 21 days. Of such is the kingdom of Heaven. EUNICE wife of Samuel Hill Died Mar 21, 1823 in her 62 year. GEORGE A son of George N—Fanny Hill Died Nov. 1, 1839 Aged 10 mo. In memory of IDA I HILL daughter of Samuel R & Clara Hill who died Aug 4, 1849 aged 2 years 5 mo & 2 ds. As o'er those soft and pleading eyes The dread eclipse came slowly on And when the sun had reached the skies The aged and the child were gone On earth was agony and woe In heaven was joy that angels know. Miss MARICHE daughter of Mr Jonathan & Mrs Mary Hill died July 8, 1817 aged 21 years- There is rest for the weary. SAMUEL R HILL Died April 8,1873 AE 62 yrs 2 mo & 1 Day. In memory of An Infant son of Samuel R & Clarry Hill died May 23, 1839. In memory of SAMUEL HILL who died Dec 1, 1811 AEt 94. In memory of SAMUEL HILL who died Jan 12, 1832 aged 84 years. In memory of SARAH wife of Samuel Hill who departed this life Feb 28, 1797. (CONSTANCE) Daughter of P H & Ann E Hollister Died at Hancock, Mich Jan 26, 1871 aged 2 y'rs 11 mo's 26D's. ANN ELIZA CANFIELD wife of Rev P H Hollister Died at Hancock, Mich Jan 7th, 1872 aged 33 years. REV P H HOLLISTER Died at Hancock, Mich Dec 6, 1876 aged 39 years. ESTHER A wife of Charles B Jackson Died Jan 15, 1857 AE 26. Farewell my parents brothers sisters dear Dont weep for me while I lie here My pains are o'er I have gone to rest My heavenly Father thought it best. Sweet flower she was too fair to bloom In this vain world of sin So Christ her Saviour called her home To dwell in heaven with him. PHEROTTO son of Charles & Emily A Johnson Died Dec 20, 1880 Aged 10 ms. Safe in the arms of Jesus. EDWARD KIMBLE son of Samuel R & Clara Hill died Oct 15, 1855 aged 3 months & 15 days. Ere sin could stain or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care The little flower to Heaven conveyed And bade it blossom there. AURILLA wife of Nathan Kingsley died Jan 18, 1852 aged 61. NATHAN KINGSLEY Died May 18, 1864 aged 74. In memory of ROSWELL son of Nathan & Aurilla Kingsley who died Oct 25 1822 AE 1 year. WAREHAM KINGSLEY Died Dec 31, 1845 AEt 80. In memory of HORACE son of Lyman & Sally Kinney died Aug 26, 1832 in the 8 year of hi s age & also three infants Polly Ann died Jan 20, 1808 the 2d died April 22, 1811, the 3d died March 5, 1817. In memory of ELISABETH wife of Benjamin Knapp died April 23, 1812 AEt 64. WALTER J son of John L & Mary J Lee Died Aug 13, 1864 AE 5 ys & 23 Ds. We have loved thee on Earth and hope to meet thee in Heaven. CHARLOTTE wife of J Harmon Lain Died Nov 19, 1852 AE 25. We laid her in the silent tomb When summer passed away For with the flowers that ceased to bloom She faded day by day But as the odor of the flowers Though withering doth arise So passed her spirit to the powers Of bliss in Paradise. In memory of DANIEL LYON who died May 29, 1850 AE 61 yrs & 10 mo. In memory of ELMOR A .LYON son of Daniel & Lucretia Lyon who died March 5, 1820 AE 6 months & 5 days. MR EPHRAIM LYON died Oct 14, 1812 aged 44 years. HENRY LYON son of Ephraim & Marcy Lyon died April 28,1812 aged 17 years 4 months & 19 days. In memory of JEMI MA Daugh't of Mr Thomas Lues & Mrs Mary his wife who Died May 11th, 1780 aged 2 years. In memory of NOBLE LYON who died Aug 27, 1821 in the 25 year of his age. LUCRETIA wife of Daniel Lyon died Jan 4, 1859 AE 67 yrs 4 mo & 22 ds. In memory of MARCY wife of Ephraim Lyon who died Dec 22 1837 ae 66 years. In memory of EVELINE E Daughter of George N & Julia Mallory who died Feb 3, 1833 aged 11 days. This lovely bud so young so fair Called hence by early doom Just come to show how sweet a flower In paradise will bloom. In memory of An infant son of George N & Julia Mallory who died March 1, 1836 ae 6 days. Sleep on sweet babe And take thy rest God calls you home He thought it best. In memory of an infant daughter of George M & Julia Mallory who died April 23d, 1837 ae 11 days. The gentle Saviour calls Our children to his breast He folds them in his gracious arms Himself declares them blest. BURR son of Silas & Nancy Michel died Sep 7, 1825 aged 3 yrs & 4 mo. Little orphan, early blest, Rest in peaceful slumbers rest, Early rescued from the cares Which increase with growing years. HANCY daughter of Silas & Nancy Mitchel who died June 20, 1824 aged 3 yrs & 8 mo. Little orphan sleep serenely Peace forever to thy shade Let this tell the tale to childhood Infant charms may early fade. In memory of Miss ANNIS NOBLE who died April 7, 1813 aged 51. In memory of DAVTD son of Lieu Israel and Mrs Lu cy Noble who di ed Dec 7th, AD 1768 aged 7 months. In memory of ISRAEL NOBLE who died Jan 18 1819 AEt 84 years. In memory of MRS LUCY wife of Mr Israel Noble who died June 1, 1809 aged 67 years. In memory of JONATHAN NOBLE Who died June 1, 1831 aged 64 years. LAURA wife of Jonathan Noble Died Aug 28, 1863 ae 71. In memory of Miss SARAH NOBLE who died March 5th, 1801 ae 58. In memory of MR STEPHEN NOBLE who died Decr 5th, 1791 in the 87th year of his age In memory of MRS SARAH NOBLE wife of Stephen Noble who died March 9th, 1802 aged 91 years. In memory of MR ZECHARIAH NOBLE who died May 10 A. D. 1770 aged 32. Behold this tomb Death lies here Fech a sigh Drop a tear. In memory of ZACHARIAH son of Lieut Israel and Mrs Lucy Noble who died July 26, 1775 in ye 6 year of his age. In memory of BENJAMIN NORTHROP who died July 8, 1823 aged 15 years. In memory of the WIFE of Daniel Bronson She Died In memory of MR DANIEL OWEN who died March 24, 1825 in the 73 year of his age Also his wife MRS RUTH OWEN who died Sept 15, 1825 in the 69 year of her age. JOHN OWEN Died Oct. 25, 1853 AE 70. BRITANIA his wife Died Mar 16,1855 AE 64. In memory of SUSAN daughter of Mr John & Mrs Britania Owen died May 31, 1822 Aged 7 mo & 6 days. ELIZA ANN wife of George L Page Died Dec 18, 1855 AE 31. "A loved one sleeps here." In memory of ABIJAH PEET son of Mr John & Mrs Rebecca Peet who died Nov 15, A D 1782 in the 23 year of his age. In memory of Mr JOHN PEET who De parted this life Nov 29, A D 1780 aged 55 years. Man like a morning flower cut down and withered in an hour. In memory of URANA PEET who died Jan 23, 1839 aged 69 y'rs 10 mo & 11 ds. In memory of AN infant daughter of Isaac & Laura A Pendleton who died May 4, 1842 In memory of MRS MABEL PICKET Wife of Joab Picket and Daughter of Mr Epenetus Platt Who departed this Life May 24th AD 1796 Aged 25 years & 10 months. Though in the dust I lay my head Yet gracious God thou wilt not leave My soul forever with the dead Nor lose thy Servant in the grave. CHARLES son of Elmore & Eva E Platt Died May 10, 1866. CAROLINE J daughter of Edward F & Mary N Platt Died Jan 1 1864 ae 3 y's 7 mo & 17 d's. EPENETUS PLATT Died Nov 19,1822 Aged 62 years. EVA E wife of Elmore Platt Died Dec 2, 1876 Aged 39. HARVEY PLATT son of Epenetus & Molly Platt Died Nov 28, 1807 in the 19 year of his age. MARSHAL S PLATT Died Feb 3, 1877 AE 73 MOLLY PLATT wife of Epenetus Platt Died Dec 25,1800 Aged 40 years. My Husband and my Children leave And take my lodging in the grave No sex nor age from death is free Oh think on death then think on me. TRYPHENA wife of Marshal S Platt Died June 2, 1870 AE 64. In memory of PLATT PURDY who died Aug 19,1816 aged 67 also IRINDA his wife who died Dec 9, 1809 aged 57 also SALLY MINEVY A daughter of Platt and Irinda Purdy who died Jan 28,1808 in the 15 y'ar of her age. ALMIRA Wife of Charles H Richard Died Aug 6, 1861 ae 82. In memory of PHEBE wife of John Riley died Oct 6, 1831 Aged 84 yrs. In memory of GEORGE SHELDEN son of Anson & Barbary Squire who died Feb 3 1832 aged 5 months & 7 days. I know that my Redeemer liveth. HANNAH L Grand-daughter of Marshall Bostwick Died Sept 19,1860 Aged 26. In memory of CURTIS SMITH Son of Ebenr & Betsey Smith he died Jan 6, 1813 aged 1 year 7 months & 15 days also an infant Son he died Feb 6, 1809. In memory of Mr EBENEZER SMITH who De parted this life Sept 7th AD 1796 in the 79th year of his age. In memory of HANNAH Relict of Ebenr Smith who died June 30, 1810 in the 86 year of her age. Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH SMITH who died Dec 30, 1831 Aged 51 years. Be ready you who see This monumental stone For soon your days will be Like mine forever gone. In memory of LUCY wife of Joseph Smith who departed this life Sept 8, 1814 aged 42. Look on me as you pass by As you are now so once was I As I am now so you must be Prepare for death and follow me. ANNA SPERRY wife of Wilmot Sperry Died Nov 27, 1844 in her 59 year. MRS AMY SPEARY consort to Mr Jared Speary, Departed this life Sept 21st A D 1795. In the 44 year of Her age. In memory of Mr GILEAD SPEARY who Departed this life April 14th, A D 1788 In ye 6oth year of his age. In memory of JARED SPERRY who died April 17, 1812 in the 62 year of his age. In memory of MABEL Daugh ter of Gilead & Mrs Mercy Speary who Departed this life May 20th 1766. In the 3d year of her age. MRS MERCY SPEA RY Relict to Mr Gilead Speary Departed this life Oct 17th A D 1795 in tne 70th Year of her age. POLLY SPERRY Born Dec 28, 1782 Died March 22, 1812. WILMOT SPERRY Born July 21, 1781 Died Feb 2, 1840. ANSON SQUIRES Died Mar 11, 1873 Aged 78. BARBARA Wife of Anson Squires Died Mar 10, 1873 Aged 75. In memory of LUCY M daughter of Anson & Barbara Squires who died June 22 1817 AE 1 month. SAMUEL SQUIRES Born May 15, 1819 Died Aug 21, 1847. In memory of ABIGAIL wife of James Stocker who died Sep 9, 1825 in her 43 year. In memory of JAMES STOCKER who died Aug 7, 1834 ae 55 years. MR ALMON STOCKER died April 30th, 1824 in the 22nd year of his age. In memory of CAPT BENAJAH STONE who died Jan 29, 1825 aged 66 yrs & 10 months. In memory of BENAJAH STONE who died June 1, 1773 aged 41 years. MARY STONE his wife died April 17, 1812 in the 80 year of her age. In memory of CANFIELD STONE who died March 11, 1836 aged 71 years. In memory of MR CANFIELD & Mrs Mary Stone's son, he Died May 27th 1787 aged 4 days. In memory of HANNAH ELIZA daughter of Isaac & Laura Stone who died Aug 20, 1825 aged 3 years. Stone monument. HARVEY STONE Died May 12, 1878 Aged 67 years. HARRIET HICKOX wife of Harvey Stone Died May 13, 1873 AgSed 65 years. JUSTINA Daughter of Harvey & Harriet Stone Died Jan 10, 1833 Aged 2 years. ALZORA Daughter of Harvey & Harriet Stone Died _____ Aged _____ years. ELLEN Daughter of Harvey & Harriet Stone Died ____ Aged _____ years. VESTA Daughter of Harvey & Harriet Stone Died ______ Aged ______ years. In memory of J CARRUL daughter of Isaac & Laura Stone who died Aug 31, 1825 in the 6 year of her age. In memory of JUSTINA daughter of Harvey & Harriet Stone who died Jan 10, 1834 AE 2 yrs. Dear child thy life like some fair flower Was closed in its sweetest bloom And sorrow's self deplored the hour As it mourned thy early tomb. In memory of LURA STONE Daughter to Julius & Esther Stone who departed this life Jany 19th, 1800 in the 19th year of her age. In memory of MARY STONE wife of Canfield Stone who died Nov 25, 1828 aged 60 years 2 mo & 9 days. PHEBE STONE wife of Capt Benajah Stone died April 16, 1812 aged 52 years. The dead in Christ shall rise first. The grave of WALKER STONE who Died Nov 20, 1828 aged 28 years. In memory of MR HENRY STRAIGHT who .died Feb 7, 1818 aged 75 years. See o'er your tomb a mounter weeps And heaves the heartfelt sigh In that cold tomb a father sleeps Hid from each mortal eye. In memory of MARY wife of Henry Straight who departed this life July 15th, 1777 in the 29th year of her age. In memory of OLIVE Wife of Henry Straight who departed this life June 24th 1811 in the 61st year of her age. In memory of ELI TAYLOR'S 1st wife Eunice She died Apr 19th A D 1757 aged 22 years His son Eli died Nov A. D 1780 aged 22 years. In memory of ELI TAYLOR'S 2d wife Eunice she died Aug 9 A D 1770 aged 31 years His son John died Jan 2d AD 1760 aged 3 months. JOSEPH M TAYLOR son of Eli & Eunice Tay lor Departed this life April 27th A D 1791 Aged 29 years 11 months & 13 days. LUCY TAYLOR Daughter of Eli & Huldah Taylor Who departed this life March 14th 1793 aged 14 years & 17 days. In memory of MRS ORINDA Wife of Mr Leonard Thompson & Daughter to Julius & Esther Stone who died Novr 14th 1805 in the 23d year of her age. In memory of ABEL TURRILL who died Jan 24, 1831 aged 56 years. Here lies the body of MRS ABIGAIL TURRILL wife to Capt James Turrill who Departed Jan 9, A D 1774 In the 53 year of Her age. As I am now so must you be Prepare for Death And follow me. In memory of AHOLIAB son of Job & Kezia Terrill who Died July 13, A D 1792 Aged 8 months & 6 days. In memory of AHO LIAB son of Job & Kezia Terrill who Departed this life July 19th, A D 1789 in ye 5th year of his age. ARLINE Daughter of William & Polly S Turrill died May 15, 1813 aged year 7 months & 16 days. BYRON TURRELL the son of Nathan & Laura Turrell died Jan 4, 1830 aged 5 yrs 2 mos & 15 ds. In memory of MR DANIEL TURRELL Who departed this life Sep the 1st, 1800 in the 80 year of his age. In memory of DANIEL TURRILL who died May 20, 1830 aged 41 years. ELIZABETH A WEAVER wife of Byron H Terrell Died Sept 8, 1871 Ae 28. Asleep in Jesus. ELMORE TERRELL Born Feb 27, 1817 Died ____. In memory of MRS ELIZABETH wife of Cap James Terrill who Died Novr 27, 1793 in the 71st year of her age. FANNY Daughter of Jared & Hannah Turrell who died Feb 1, 1806 in the 12 year of her age. "Stop children here as you pass by And see you are not too young to die." FLORA SPERRY wife of Harvey P Terrill Died Dec 13, 1851 AE 48. GEORGE son of Byron H & Elizabeth Terrell Died Sept 18, 1871 Ae 18 Days. In memory of an Infant daughter of Harvey P & Flora Turrell who died March 17, 1838. In memory of CAPT JAMES TERRILL who departed this life April the 10, A D 1812 aged 93 In memory of MR JAMES TERRILL JUN who died May 2d, 1812 in the 68 year of his age. In memory of JERUSHA TURRELL wife of Abel Turrell who died June 24, 1834 in the 78 year of her age. In memory of ABEL TURRIL who died March 11, 1817 aged 64 years. JAMES MINOR son of Jobe & Kezia Terrill died May 25th, 1807 aged 15 months & 20 dys. In memory of MR JOB TERRILL who departed this life April 24, A D 1812 aged 52. Behold and see while here we The dearest ties of friendship broke Though grief and sorrow pierce the heart We see that dearest friends must part. In memory of MR JOEL FURRELL who Departed this life Nov 14 AD 1776 aged 27 years. In memory of WIDOW KEZIA TERRILL who Departed this life Oct the 12, 1823 in the 62 year of her age. Faith hath an overcoming power It triumphs in the dying hour. In memory of LAURA TURRELL daughter of Nathan & Laura Turrell who died March 3, 1819 in the 11 year of her age. MALVINA A BROWN wife of Elmore Terrell Born March 28, 1823 Died Nov. 6, 1854. In memory of MRS MARY TURRILL Wife To Mr Daniel TURRELL who departed this life June the 2d, 1798 in the 73d year of her age. In memory of SARAH J Daughter of Douglass & Sally Terrill who departed this life March the 3, 1823 aged 1 year & 8 months. In memory of SARAH TURRILL late consort of Col. Perry Averell of Washington & formerly Widow of James Turrill Jr who died Mar 19, 1830 in the 83 year of her age. In memory of SARAH Daughter of Mr James Tur rill Jnr & Mrs Sa rah Turrill she Died Apr 22, AD 1783 aged 3 weeks. SHARLOTT wife of Daniel Turrill Died June 17, 1853 AE 57. SILENCE wife of Abel Turrill Died Mar 13, 1850 Aet 76. WALTER TURRILL Died May 5, 1866 AE 46. Wrapt in the shades of death No more that friendly face I see Empty Ah! empty every place Once filled so well by thee. MRS ELIZABETH WAD HAM wife to Mr No ah Wadham Minister Departed this life Feb 11, A.D. 1794 in the 63 Year of her Age. "Says Christ to whom all Judgment is committed all shall hear my voice and arise and be sentenc ed to Happiness or Misery." Mr SAMUEL WAD HAM son of Mr Noah Wadham Minister & Mrs Elizabeth Wadham Departed this life Feb,'ry 4th, AD 1785 in the 17th year of his age—this grave speaks loud! youth you must die. Remember your Great Creator now. In memory of BENJAMIN WARNER who died Sept 16, 1826 Aged 44. In memory of SUSANNAH wife of Benjamin Warner who died Oct 14, 1834 Aged 46 years 1 mo & 12 ds. CLARA CANFIELD Daughter of Joseph E & Julia A Watson Died Nov 11, 1876 aged 6 Y'rs & 21 D's. (Safe in the arms of Jesus.) CLARA. A rose bud a blossom She has left our household band And has gone to join dear Tommy In a bright and promised land. THOMAS J son of Joseph E & Julia A Watson Died Sept 4, 1873 Aged 8 mo’s & 20 D'S. (Asleep in Jesus.) THOMAS. "Little Tommy's gone to rest Angels bright above Bore him in their tender arms To the land of love." ANNA WELTON Relict of Stephen Welton died April 4, 1811 Aged 84 years. CHARLEY PLATT wife of Cyrus Wheaton Died Jan 4, 1817 Aged 29 years. In memory of HARRY S WHEATON son of Cyrus & Charley Wheaton who died Nov 30, 1818 aged 2 years 5 months. In memory of MR EZRA N WHEELER who died Oct 5th, 1798 in the 24th year of his age. WILLIAM B SMITH son of Joseph & Lucena Smith Died March 3, 1816 AE 4 weeks and 2 days. In memory of MRS SARAH wife of Mr Joseph Wileman who Died Dec 8th, A D 1795 in the 73 year of his [sic] age. In memory of WILLIAM son of Mr William & Mrs Sarah Willcockson who Died Sept 24th, 1807 in the l6th year of his age. In memory of CAROLINE daughter of Albrow and Minerva Williams who died Sept 23, 1824 aged 10 weeks. In memory of STANLEY WILLIAMS who died July 29, 1825 aged 25 years. In memory of HARRIET WILSON who died June 23, 1837 AE 34 years & 10 mo. NATHANIEL WILSON died Dec 16,1837 Aged 77. RUTH SILLIMAN His wife died Apr 16, 1843 Aged 81. Lois SQUIRES their daughter died Nov 28, 1871 Aged 90. In memory of LEMUEL WOODIN. who died April 11, 1840 in the 65 y'r of his age. In memory of PATIENCE wife of Winthrop Woodin who died Dec 4, 1831 in the 60 year of her age. In memory of SALLY wife of Lemuel Woodm who departed this life June 27, 1846 in the 68 year of her age. ROBERT BRUCE son of Lemuel and Sally Woodin Died Feb 4, 1830 aged 4 ys & 7 m. Tis on the Savior's bosom laid And feeis no sorrow there; Tis by an Heavenly parent fed And needs no more our care. In memory of SAMUEL WOODEN who died Feb 13 1851 aged 34 years. In memory of WINTHROP WOODIN who Died Aug 29, 1819 in the 53 year of his Age. The Peet Burying-place. This ground was used as a private burying-place by the Peet families many years, and in April, 1812, was purchased by the town, the deed stipulating that it should continue as a burying-place. It is a strange, wild-looking place, but because of its historical associations, has a charm and marvelousness that should secure for it care and future preservation. At present, as a burying-place it has no appearance but that of desolation, but with a little attention it might be made a place of beauty and attraction. At the southwest corner stand two rocks, rising to the height of nearly twenty feet. They were once in one rock, but became separated, yet remained erect. Between these two upright stones is a rock with two depressions, corresponding to the indentures made in the ground when one kneels upon it. Here in this place called the Altar, Samuel Peet prayed many times a day; and the legendary story is that his knees made the depressions in the rock. Hence, because of this devotedness in praying and the seclusion and strangeness of the place, he was called the Hermit, and these high rocks the Altar Place. The burying-place has three sides or is a triangle, and at every corner there is a large rock, and on the north side is a most charming brook, that lends enchantment to the place. In 1812 the-ground was deeded to the town of New Milford by Elnathan Peet; and the deed in part reads: "a certain piece of land now occupied as a place of burial and to be occupied as such in the future, being part of lot number 11, in the North purchase; a few rods east of the turnpike road leading from said New Preston meeting-house to Bull's Falls, and known by the name of the old Altar place; which land or place of burial lies on the side of said Hermitage Rocks . . . . with a privilege to pass and repass from said turnpike to said place." [3] Inscriptions at the Peet Burying-place. In memory of MR ABEL EDWARDS who died Apr 5, 1826 aged 73 years. In memory of AMANDA daughter of Elnathan & Olive Peet who departed this life Jan 30, 1813 in the 20 year of her age. In memory of AN infant son of Amos & Lorry Shelden who died Dec 2, 1830 aged 7 days. In memory of CARLOS son of Samuel W & Lucy Peet who died June 20, 1814 in the 22 year of his age. DON O son of Riley & Sarah Peet died Sep 17, 1814 aged 6 months & 16 days. In memory of ELIJAH son of Samuel W & Lucy Peet who was drowned in Lake Ontario Dec 2, 1802 in the 26 year of his age. He is gone he is gone alas As above it does appear And in remembrance of his dust I have set his grave-stone here. In memory of OLIVE wife of Elnathan Peet who departed this life Nov 10, 1808 in the 39 year of her age. In memory of GEORGE PEET who departed this life Jany 6th, 1817 in the 73d year of his age. To young and old that is Passing by If you these lines should read Remember you have got to die It is by God decreed. In memory of LUCY wife of Mr Samuel W Peet who died April 21, 1832 in the 79 year of her age. OLIVE daughter of Alba & Harriet Peet Died Jan 21, 1823 in the 6th year of her age. In memory of Mrs SARAH PEET wife to Mr Samuel Peet who Departed this life March the 16th,1801 in the 77 year of her Age. In memory of POLLY PEET who died March 10, 1789 in the 3d year of her age. Also SHELDEN PEET who died May 4th, 1790 in the 1st year of his age. Son & daughter of Joseph & Rhoda Peet. In memory of REUBEN PEET son of Mr George & Mrs Ruth Peet he died Oct 5, 1796 in the 23d year of his age. In memory of MR SAMUEL W PEET who departed this life 12th Feb 1824 in the 74th year of his age. My friends I have left to mourn Let this a warning be Your time is short you have to stay You have got to follow me. In memory of Mr SAMUEL PEET who Departed this life March 9 A D 1789 In ye 69th year of his age. My flesh must slumber in the dust till God Doth say awake ye Just Come from your tomb in Quick surprise and in your Saviour's image Rise. In memory of WILLIAM J twin to Charles E and son of Elnathan & Chloe Peet who departed this life Aug 14, 1808 in the 4th year of his age. [3] Town Rec., B. XXVIII, 392. Lower Merry all. This is a farming community lying in the valley of the West Aspetuck, and is a fertile portion of the town. The present schoolhouse for that district is about four miles from New Milford village. There was a school district organized in February, 1759, tnat indicates somewhat the extent of settlers within the territory described. The boundaries were as follows: "Beginning at the northwest corner of Mr. Sherman Boardman’s farm at the Great River, and from thence running easterly to the southeast corner of the widow Mary Stebbins's land [on Aspetuck Hill]; from thence to run strait to the top of Great Mount Tom, and from thence north to the north line of this society, including all that part of this society lying north and west of the aforesaid lines and boundaries, on the east side of the Great River." This district went northward to the New Preston Society, and not to the northern boundary of the town. At this time there were a few families on Long Mountain, particularly David Canfield's, and a few in the west part of Lower Merryall, and others in the east part, at the Iron Works or where they were afterwards erected, particularly the Sperry and the Garlick and McEwen families were in this district. Azariah Canfield resided some years in the west part of Lower Merryall, but afterwards removed to the Neck, where his brothers were located. Angus Nicholson, on the 2d of September, 1768, bought of Lemuel Buck, a piece of "land on West Aspetuck River, where there is now erected a frame for a sawmill, and land sufficient for the sawmill on the west side of the river, or any other work .... with the dam; . . . . also land on the east side of the river sufficient for building Iron Works of any kind, no more than one acre." On this land Mr. Nicholson erected works which were known for many years as Nicholson's Iron Works. To direct the people to his enterprise at this place he erected a marble stone as a guide-board, at the corners of the roads about three-fourths of a mile southeast, on the way to New Milford village. This stone is still standing, and the inscription is as follows: "To Mr. Nicholson's Iron Works, 2 miles from New Milford, 85 miles from N. York. 1788." The stone is a square marble one, and on the east side are the words "To Kent," with an index hand, pointing northward. Angus Nicholson was a very stirring, business man. Besides erecting the Iron Works at the above place, he purchased, in 1787, half of the Iron Works at Lanesville, and much other real estate in the town. In October, 1792, he made quite a sale of property in a mortgage, enumerated thus: "To John Cannon, of Norwalk, merchant, and Doct. Peter Fleming, of Bedford, Westchester Co., N. Y., for £3595-11-4, lawful money, a lot on Town street [4] . . . with all the buildings thereon standing, containing three houses, barn, stable, outhouses, gardens;—also thirteen acres of land near the Falls Bridge with the buildings thereon;—also twenty-three acres . . . . on which stand my Iron Works [5], dwelling house,sawmill, potash house, oil mill, blacksmith shop, nailory, cole house, stables, shops and sundry other outhouses and gardens." [4] North of the new Episcopal Church. [5] In the south part of Lower Merryall. John Davenport purchased in 1786 a small piece of land on both sides of the West Aspetuck, and on it erected Iron Works; one-fourth of which he sold in 1787 to Henry Straight. These works stood on the river nearly half a mile above the old foundry at Lower Merryall. In the same year Mr. Davenport sold half of this same property to Benjamin Ruggles Bostwick for £49, and the next year he sold the other one-fourth to Epenetus Platt, Jr. Mr. Bostwick continued these Iron Works some years, and is said to have been the last owner of them. The Merryall Plough Foundry. This was established after 1800 by Elijah Hall, where the old buildings now stand in Lower Merryall, and was the second foundry of the kind in the town. They made castings for ploughs, and Nathan Avery, a wheelwright of Northviile, was employed to make the wood work for the ploughs, and thus quite a business was conducted for many years. The last owners of this enterprise were the Marsh Brothers, who have removed to Wellsville, two miles north of New Milford village. The first plough foundry was established on the East Aspetuck above Wellsville by Cushman, but which continued only for a short time. Perry Smith and William Terrill established a store on the Kent road between Upper and Lower Merryall, soon after the year 1800, which was continued some years, until Smith removed to New Milford village. A Baptist meeting-house was erected in 1823, on land now included in the Lower Merryall Burying-place, which continued until within a few years. The lease for the land on which it stood was given March 28, 1823; and a part of it reads: "I Julius Stone . . . . in consideration of the denomination of Christians called Baptists, wishing to build a house of Public Worship on my land; and believing that said house will be of public use and benefit to all Christian denominations, therefore I do appropriate, let and lease — and the same is hereby appropriated to the use and purpose of a meeting-house for religious purposes, to stand upon." The occupancy of the ground was to be "without rent, pay or compensation " .so long as used for such a purpose. The Burying-place now occupying the site of this Baptist church was established after the meeting-house was built. The first burial was made in it in 1834. It is one of the finest appearing, and has some of the most costly and elegant monuments of which the town can boast. Inscriptions in the Lower Merryall Burying-place. NOAH BARTRAM Died Dec 10, 1860 AE67. SARAH wife of Marcus Bartram Died July 30, 1850 AE 27. In earliest prime of life and hope When all was bright before her Unspareing death has cut her off The grass will spring green o'er her. And round her couch her husband hung And bathed her brow and smoothed her pillow And fondly hoped for health again But now he mourns the bending willow. SARAH M Daughter of Marcus & Sarah Bartram died May 2, 1851, aged 9 mo & 5 ds. Sleep dear child and take thy rest God called thee home he thought it best. DANIEL T BEERS Died Jan 26, 1867 AE 54 yrs & 5 mo. SARAH wife of John Beers Died Jan 4, 1866 AE 100 yrs 5 mo & 29 ds. BURTON BENEDICT Died Sept 5, 1869, AE 65. NATHAN BENEDICT Died Oct 4, 1858, AE 80. RACHEL wife of Nathan Benedict Died Dec 31, 1854 AE 79. SARAH wife of Burton Benedict Died Mar 24, 1874, AE 79. Mary S widow of Josiah Brackett died Nov 30, 1845 AE 37 yrs 1 mo & 7 days. No more shall her countenance beaming so bright With a smile lighted up by affections pure ray Render even life's burdens a source of delight And the evening of life as resplendant as day. ALBERT A son of William N & Mary S Bronson Died Feb 4, 1844 aged 1 yr 1 mo & 8 d's. ANDREW A BRONSON Died April 18, 1871 aged 26 yrs. FREDERICK O BRONSON Died Oct 19, 1858 aged 23 y'rs. (Fred we have not forgotten thee.) GLENORA daughter of William N & Mary S Bronson Died March 31 1856 aged 8 mos. ISOLENA E daughter of William N& Mary S Bronson Died j Nov 19, 1857 aged 10 mos. WILLIAM N BRONSON a member of Co D 28 Regt Ct Vol Died at Batonrouge La July 28, 1863 ae 52. MARY S His wife Died June 1, 1861 ae 44. In memory of AMOS R BULKLEY who died Nov 28, 1846 ae 32 years. Flowers in the opening bud must pale and fall And thou hast left us at thy Saviour's call While we in grief thy early death deplore In joy we say Not lost but gone before. In memory of GERSHOM BULKLEY Who died March 6, 1866 aged 84 y'rs. In memory of HENRY BUCKLEY who died July 22, 1852 ae 33 yrs. Useful and lovely on earth, Peaceful and happy in heaven. In memory of JOHN BULKLEY Who died Nov 21, 1852 AE 27 y'rs. In memory of LUCY wife of Gershom Bulkley who died Sept 29, 1865 aged 76 y'rs. In memory of NATHAN BULKLEY who died Oct 14, 1852 ae 36 yr's. Farewell dear friends, my wife and son, I leave you in this world of woes, My work, my life on earth is done, I'm going to a land of sweet repose. In memory of ORRIN BULKLEY who died Oct 7, 1852 ae 41 y'rs. In memory of HENRIETTA wife of Allen Caldwell who died March 9, 1839 aged 23 years & 7 ds. ALLEN CALDWELL Died Feb 26, 1860 AEt 45. BENNETT CALDWELL Died Aug 17, 1864 AEt 44. DIANTHA wife of James Caldwell Died Oct 7, 1867 AEt 70. JAMES CALDWELL Died Mar 24, 1851 AE 60 ys & 10 ds. So as you are, so once was I So as I am so you must be Prepare for death and follow me. SAMUEL W CALDWELL Died Nov 24, 1859 AE 64. EMILY A His wife Died Apr 23, 1874 AE 63. Daughter of Henry B & Hattie E Covill Died Sept 9,1879 Aged 8 yrs & 3 mos. A light is from our household gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our hearts That never can be filled. For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. CHARLES W son of George & Laura Davis Died Mar 16, 1874 aged 6 years. In memory of CHARLOTTE R wife of George Davis & daughter of James & Rebecca Logan who died Aug 23, 1862 aged 29 yrs. Sleep loved one, sleep, We who now thy loss deplore, Soon we'll come and sleep beside thee Thou art only gone before To the realms of life eternal To thy home among the blest One of Gods own holy angels Sleep, dear Lottie take thy rest. LAURA B Wife of GeorgeDavis Died Jan 19th, 1868 ae 25 years. (Suffer little children to come unto me.) GEORGE W son of George & Laura Davis Died Aug 20th, 1871 aged 4 years. In memory of THOMAS DAVIS who died March 13, 1857 in the 83 year of his age. WILLIE J son of Henry S & Mary E Dlsbrow died Aug 29, 1871 AE 4 yrs. Willie we miss thee, We miss thee darling, O! how much Our God alone can tell, He took thee from our loving arms, He doeth all things well. In memory of EZRA DRAKE who died July 19, 1841 aged 73 years. In memory of ELIZABETH wife of Ezra Drake who died Sept 11, 1866 Aged 91 yrs 4 mo & 12 Ds. MERCY DRAKE Died June 15, 1862 AE 57. MARTHA A Wife of Nelson P Drake Born Dec 12, 1821 Died Jan 25, 1849. How short the race our friend has run Cut down in all her bloom The course but yesterday begun Now finished in the tomb. Innocence There is rest in heaven. CHARLOTT AUGUSTA daughter of Samuel & Luraett Fenn Died Dec 26, 1843 in the 11 year of her age. In memory of HOMER son of William & Phebe Fenn who died Oct 25, 1837 aged 24 years. Mother. LURAETT OWEN wife of Samuel Fenn Died June 22, 1872 AE 59. She's gone home. In memory of PHEBE wife of William Fenn who died Dec 11, 1841 AE 56 years. In memory of MARIAH wife of Henry M Ford and formerly wife of Henry Bulkley who died Sep. 21, 1855 AE 38 y'rs. ALBERT S son of George and Amy Ferriss Born Nov 9, 1844 Died Aug 21, 1874 aged 29 yrs 9 mo & 10 Ds. When those we love are snatched away By death's resistless hand Our hearts the mournful tribute pay That friendship must demand. My wife GERTRUDE FERRISS wife of J B Hickox Died Nov 30, 1867 ae 24. ITHAMAR FERRISS Born Sept 6, 1797 Died June 17, 1865 ae 68. GRACE E daughter of Wm J & Emily S Fradenburg Died Jan 6 1877 AE 4 yrs & 2 mo. This precious dust beneath the sod Called hence by early doom Lies folded in the arms of God Where flowers forever bloom. Infant son of W J & Emily Fradenburg. HOMER J son of Wm J & Emily S Fradenburg Died Nov 16, 1876 AE 10 yrs & 9 mo. This flower that bloomed from year to year And was its parents joy, Was blighted while it knew no fear, Oh! twas our darling Boy. EMMA wife of Wm French Died Feb 14, 1864 Ae 10. LEWIS GOODE Died June 6, 1878 AE 66. EVA B Wife of Lewis Goode Died Feb 17, 1880 ae 62. ADOLF son of Lewis & Eve Good Died Aug 12, 1858 aged 3 y'rs. MARY M wife of Chester Goodsel & daughter of Josiah & Mary S Brackett died Oct 7, 1848 AE 17 yrs 8 mos 23 dys. Sweet is the scene when virtue dies When sinks a virtuous soul to rest How mildly beams the closing eyes How gently heaves the expiring breast. AMY M Daughter of John S & Elizabeth T Graham Born Apr 25, 1845 Died in New York City Nov 26, 1864. ELIZABETH T wife of John S Graham Born Dec 21, 1812 Died in New York City Nov 15, 1859. JAMES A son of John S & Elizabeth T Graham died Nov 7, 1851 AEt 10 mo's & 22 d's. James we've laid to sleep, But not to cradled rest, His little hands are meekly laid Upon his sinless breast; We've laid him by his brothers side The loved one gone before, Earth takes them to her cold embrace, We see them here no more. In memory of JAMES GRAHAM who died April 20, 1837 aged 76 years. Born in Clathick Parish of Crieff Scotland a resident of the City of New York the last 28 years JOHN S son of John S & Elizabeth T Graham died Sep 22,1848 AE 1 year 9 mo & 22 d's. Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade Death came with tenderest care This lovely bud to heaven conveyed And left it blooming there. In memory of POLLY wife of Philo Gregory who died Nov. 1, 1860 aged 63 years In memory of AMSEY GREGORY who died July 18, 1847 aged 19 years. In memory of SALLY wife of James Graham Born December 8, 1787 Died September 24, 1840. Hallock, Pomeroy, Monument. HOMER HALLOCK Born April 29,1809 died July 25, 1877 CAROLINE His wife Born Mar 19, 1813 died June 8, 1877. CHARLES POMEROY Born Oct 12,1834 Died _____ JOSEPHINE His wife Born Feb 20, 1845 died Apr 2, 1875. HENRY H POMEROY Born Sept 17,1862 MARTHA C HALLOCK Born Sept 18, 1850 died Apr 18, 1868. Hallock. Father and Mother HOMER HALLOCK Aged 68 yrs 2 mos & 26 Ds. CAROLINE HALLOCK Aged 64 yrs 2 mos & 21 Ds. MARTHA C Daughter of Homer and Caroline Hallock died April 18, 1868 AE 17ys & 7 mo. This lovely bud so young and fair Called home by early doom. Just come to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom. While in the morning of her life God called her to her rest To a bright mansion in the skies Prepared for all the blest. JOSEPHINE M Daughter of Homer and Caroline Hallock wife of Charles Pomeroy died April 2, 1875 Aged 30 years 1 mo & 13 Ds. Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep From which none ever wake to weep. Text Rev XIV C XIII verse. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me. Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea. saith the spirit that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them. In memory of AMY wife of Soloman Hill who died March 30, 1836 aged 73 years. SOLOMAN HILL Died Jan 8, 1865 ae 81. HANNAH wife of Soloman Hill Died Sep 20,1864 ae 83. In memory of SOLOMAN HILL who died Aug 28, 1839 aged 80 years. WILLIAM H son of Lucius M & Mary A Hill Died Feb 10, 1865 AEt 13 Flowers that bloom to wither fast Light whose beams are soon o'ercast Friendship warm but not to last Such by earth are given. Died June 22, 1843 an infant son of Elihu & Jane A Howland ae 1 day. Thou was given but a moment here Committed to our trust Then called to yonder brighter sphere Thy body to the dust. JOHN T HOWLAND Died June 6, 1874 AE 57 yrs. In memory of LUCY wife of Jacob W Howland who died Dec 15, 1845 ae 53 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Our Darling Babe EDGAR C son of Cornelius & Charlena Heritage Died July 31, 1880 AE 11 mos & 8 Ds. Only a Baby small In Heaven at rest But how dear to us God knoweth best. ISAAC HENDRYX Died Dec 4, 1859 AE 74 He is not here but risen. BARBARA A wife of Almond Lane Died Apr 1, 1880 Aged 63. Farewell dearest mother thon hast gone to thy rest Thou hast left us to dwell in the home of the blest Thy trials are ended, thy sufferings are o'er Thou resteth in peace on that far distant shore. RANSOM J LEACH Died Jan 26, 1850 AE 26 yrs. OLIVE S wife of John Main Died Aug 21, 1864 AE 73. YALE 1864 Sergt Garwood R Merwin Born March 8, 1842 Died At Alexandria Va Jan 23, 1863. Dulc'e est pro patria mori 'Tis sweet to die for ones country. GARWOOD R son of Horace & Florinda S Merwin. HARRIET MERWIN Born March 12, 1811 died June 18, 1867. Sister of Horace Merwin. LYMAN KINNEY died in West Webster NY. SALLY wife of Lyman Kinney Died Sept 23, 1857 AE 73. ELLEN Daughter of George J & Frances E Kinney Died Aug 17, 1850 AE 1 yr 3 mo. Kinney Monument. I RUSSELL W KINNEY _______ TEMPERANCE A His wife. LYMAN KINNEY Died Oct 18, 1862 Aged 85. SALLY KINNEY His wife Died Sept 23, 1856 Aged 74. ANDREW S KINNEY ______ Lois E His wife _____ FRANK D son of Russell W & Temperance A Kinney Died Oct 11, 1870 Aged 19. Marsh. ANAN MARSH Died Feb 22, 1871 ae 53. (At rest in Jesus.) Father. "Having loved his own which were in the world he loved them unto the end." LUCY A wife of Anan Marsh Died July 10, 1877 ae 57. (No cross no crown.) Mother. "To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna." Marsh. ELIHU MARSH Born July 18, 1774 Died April 5, 1853. URANIA wife of Elihu Marsh Born Sep 14,1781 Died Feb 4, 1855. HENRIETTA Daughter of Elihu and Urania Marsh Born Feb 28, 1815 Died Dec 30, 1854. HENRY MARSH Died Aged NANCY STONE wife of Henry Marsh Died Dec 26, 1877 aged 54. JOHN son of Elihu & Urania Marsh Died Sep 10, 1831 AE 18 years 2 mo & 20 ds. JULIA AUGUSTA Daughter of Henry & Nancy Marsh Died Oct 10, 1878 aged 20 y'rs 3 mo's & 7 D's. MARY ESTHER Wife of Clarke Marsh Died Jan 1, 1855 AE 29. In memory of ESTHER M daughter of Simeon & Lucy Munn who died Feb 12, 1836 aged 23 years. The grave that holds Maria's dust Our Father's care shall keep Till the last angel rise and break Her long and dreary sleep. In memory of SIMEON MUNN who died Feb 20,1836 aged 53 years. WALTER E son of Simeon & Lucy Munn died April 16, 1839 in the 20 yr of her age. For those we love when snatched away By death's resistless hand Our hearts the mournful tributes pay That friendship doth demand. AGNES A Wife of Wanzer Murry Died Aug 8, 1864 AE 33. In memory of CHARLES SAMUEL Son of Ezra & Charlotte Murray who died April 30, 1838 ae 3 mo & 15 d's. Farewell bright soul a short farewell Till we three meet again above In the sweet groves where pleasure dwells And trees of life bear fruits of love. ELISHA MURRAY Died Nov 26, 1857 ae 90 ys & 5 mo. MERCY Wife of Elisha Murray Died July 27, 1859 ae 85 y'rs & 10 mo. In memory of EZRA MURRAY who died Oct 19,1846 ae 34 years & 7 mo. SARAH MCARTHUR Died May 26, 1878 Aged 42. SALMON MOREHOUSE died July 1, 1841 aged 52 years. JOYCE wife of Salmon Morehouse died April 16, 1864 Aged 73 years. In memory of GEORGE A son of William B & Lavinia Nearing who died April 22, 1851 ae 1 y'r & 2 mo. JOHN A NICKERSON Died Aug 9, 1877 Aged 76. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. WILLIAM H NICKERSON Died Nov 23, 1857 Aged 49. For such is life to-day all hope to-morrow.. gathered to the dreamless sleep. THALIA M NICKERSON Died Feb 5, 1879 Aged 80. There is no night in Heaven but one unclouded day. HANNAH M daughter of Charles & Jane Orton Died Jan 26, 1862 AE 4 yrs & 7 ms. EBENEZER PEET Died July 10,1849 AE 76 yrs & 9 mo. In memory of CLARRINA wife of Samuel S Potter who died May 11, 1859 aged 51 yrs. BETSEY wife of David Potter Died Sept 30, 1860 Aged 68. Died March 12, 1846 Johnson J AE 2 yrs & Alice R AE 6 mo. Children of Samuel S & Clarina Potter. Blessed Jesus thou hast bidden babes like us to come to thee. EDWIN L son of George D & Mary Jane Potter Died May 7,1862 Aged 1 year and 15 days. Little Eddie, we miss thee. GARWOOD B Son Of Samuel & Clarina Potter Died Sept 25,1847 Aged 2 mo. ANNA widow of Caleb Sheldon Died April 5, 1876 ae 86. (Mother we miss thee.) JUSTINE SHERMAN Died Dec 17,1841 ae 51 years. PHEBE SMITH formerly wife of Justin Sherman Born Jan 9, 1796 Died Feb 9, 1865. Asleep in Jesus. CHARLOTTE E wife of Elijah B Stevens Died Dec 28, 1849 aged 25 years 11 mo & 7 ds. AMY WADHAMS wife of Chauncy Stone Born Feb 18, 1793 Died Feb 19, 1875 aged 82 'rs. BARENTHA wife of Benajah Stone Died March 19, 1868 Aged 81. Chauncy Stone Died Jan 28,1856 AE 67 y'rs 4 mo & 6 D's. In memory of DANIEL STONE who died Nov 15,1834 in the 84 year of his age. (The first man. buried in the Lower Merryall Cem. In memory of ESTHER wife of Julius Stone who died July 27, 1847 ae 99 years 2 mo & 8 d's. In memory of JULIUS STONE who died March 10, 1835 aged 81 years. ANNA wife of Leman Stone Died at Trumansburgh N Y Aug 1, 1866 AE 92. In memory of PENELOPE wife of—Daniel Stone who died Dec 15, 1842 in the 90 year of her age. LEMAN STONE Died Jan 18, 1861 ae 86. In memory of Widow POLLY STONE who died Jan 18,1848 AE 83 years. ALVA S wife of Sylvester J Thomas Died June 19, 1875 AE 47. JULIA MARSH wife of Cyrus A Todd Died Nov 5, 1857 ae 22. (The grave hath won thee.) CHARLES M son of Harvey & Phebe Turill Died Dec 26, 1850 AE 25. Friends nor Physicians could not save His dying body from the grave nor can the grave retain it there When Christ his Saviour doth appear. HARVEY TURRILL Died Jan 9,1867 AE 66. HARRIET L daughter of Allen S & Almira C Tuttle died July 29, 1854 aged 8 mo & 7 d's. AUGUSTUS WHEATON Died Sep 4, 1851 AEt 77. ANN wife of Augustus Wheaton Died Sep 11, 1861 AE 71 y's & 7 mo. ABIEL WHITNEY Died Mar 5, 1877 AE 93. FANNY M wife of Abiel Whitney Died May 12, 1879 AE 77. MARETTA daughter of Eli E & Lucy A Wordin Died May 28, 1845 AE 2 mo. ZACHARIAH son of Eli E & Lucy A Wordin Died Jan 13, 1850 AE 11 mo. Additional Comments: Extracted from: HISTORY OF THE TOWNS OF NEW MILFORD AND BRIDGEWATER, CONNECTICUT, 1703-1882, BY SAMUEL ORCUTT AUTHOR OF THE HISTORIES OF TORRINGTON, WOLCOTT, AND DERBY, AND THE INDIANS OF THE HOUSATONIC AND NAUGATUCK VALLEYS, CONNECTICUT. HARTFORD, CONN.: PRESS OF THE CASE, LOCKWOOD AND BRAINARD COMPANY. File at -- http://files.usgwarchives.net/ct/litchfield/history/1882/historyo/merryall52gms.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/ctfiles/ File size: 65.8 Kb