CEMETERY: Spencer Old Cemetery; Spencer, Tioga co., New York Transcribed for The USGenWeb Archives by Joy Fisher *********************************************************************** http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm Expired copyright. No copyright permitted *********************************************************************** Transcribed for The USGenWeb Archives by Joy Fisher File location: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ny/tioga/cemeteries/spencer-oldcemetery.txt Source: Cemetery inscriptions, town of Spencer, New York, 1795-1906 copied by Mary F. Hall ; presented by Mary F. Hall and Ida Hallock Fisher original published: Ithaca, N.Y. : I.P.C. Press, [1906]. [55] p. OLD CEMETERY AT SPENCER. The names of all soldiers, so far as they are known, are marked thus: *Revolutionary, **soldiers of the War of 1812, ||soldiers of the Civil War. The names of people, so far as they are known, who are buried in graves at present unmarked are included in parentheses. ANDREWS-Mrs. Aurilla, wife of Jeremiah Andrews and daughter of David and Sally Holcomb, died May 5, 1818, aged 19 years. ATKINS-Horace, son of William H., and Sarah Atkins, died May 25, 1854, aged 5 years, 7 months, 13 days. Sarah, wife of Asahel Atkins, died Sept. 28, 1847, aged 71 years. BACORN-Allen D., son of D. W. and A. A. Bacorn, died Nov. 11, 1885, aged 8 years, 2 months. BARKER-Dorcas, daughter of Joseph and Phebe Barker, died June 29, 1831, aged 27 years, 4 months, 15 days. Dearest sister thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Joseph Barker, Esq., died July 22, 1828, aged 65 years. Phebe, wife of Joseph Barker, Esq., died Nov. 10, 1826, aged 52 years. BARTON-Sophronia, daughter of Charles and Phebe Barton, died Nov. 21, 1841, aged 6 years, 1 month, 17 days. BATES-Lydia, wife of Stephen Bates, died Sept. 18, 1838, aged 104 years. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. BEACH-David, son of John and Anner Beach, died Feb. 15, 1812, aged 2 years, 4 Months John, son of John and Anner Beach, died May 5, 1825, aged 18 years, 5 months, 1 day. BOGARDUS-Ephraim Bogardus, died Feb. 23, 1860, aged 69 years, 5 months. Keturah, wife of Ephraim Bogardus, died June 8, 1867, aged 74 years. BOWEN-Jane, wife of Samuel Bowen, died Dec. 29, 1854, aged 66 years, 11 months, 12 days. J. Bowen. BRIGHT-Hannah Bright, May 8, 1802,-May 8, 1882. BROWN-Anna Louisa Brown died Mar. 7, 1858, aged 2 years. Edward U. Brown, Sept. 16, 1808-Apr. 10, 1861. Fanny M., daughter of Phineas and Emeline Brown, died July 19, 1844, aged 2 years, 2 months. George A., son of E. U. and M. Brown, Sept. 15, 1841-Feb. 7, 1852. Margaret, wife of Edward U. Brown, Dec. 17, 1810-Jan. 12, 1887. CARPENTER-William, son of Isaac and Emeline Carpenter, died Oct. 3, 1842, aged 3 years,'4 months. CASTLE-Daniel S., son of Samuel and Lucetta Castle, died Aug. 13. 1827, aged 1 year, 8 months, 5 days. So fond desires are often crossed And parents' hopes in death are lost. Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Castle, died July 16, 1813, aged |3| 53 years, 11 months and 1 day. My children dear, assemble here A mother's grave to see. Not long ago I dwelt with you. But soon you'll dwell with me. Sally, daughter of Samuel and Lucetta Castle, died Jan. 16, 1816, aged 2 days. Sleep on, sweet babe, and take thy rest. God called thee home when he thought best. Samuel W. F., son of Samuel and Lucetta Castle, died June 7, 1822, aged 9 months, 7 days. Come hither friends And cast an eye- Then go your way, Prepare to die. Mr. William Castle, died Nov. 15, 1806, aged 21 years, 7 months, 11 days. Death is a debt To nature due Which I have paid And so must you. CLARK-Goodrich L. Clark, died Oct. 31, 1878, aged 65 years, 4 months, 21 days. A kind husband, A faithful friend. Maryette E., wife of Goodrich L. Clark, died Oct. 28, 1888, aged 75 years, 26 days. COOK-G. R. Cook, June 12, 1806-Jan. 31, 1882. James Cook, M. D., died May 15, 1865, aged 85 years, 1 month. J. Darwin Cook died April 6, 1869, aged 55 years, 8 months, 13 days. Sibyl Raynsford, wife of Dr. James Cook, died Oct. 2, 1861, aged 79 years, 4 months. Thomas Cook, died Jan. 29, 1875, aged 53 years, 11 months, 18 days. COOLEY-J. Winfield, son of Harvey L. and L. Jane Cooley, died Mar. 23, 1850, aged 9 months, 2 days. COWELL-Benjamin Cowell died May 25, 1810, aged 28 years. He was cut down in the morning of life, but he longed to leave this tenement of clay and join his kindred spirits in the sky. Margreechee, wife of Benjamin Cowell, died Nov. 11, 1861, aged 73 years. She lived a consistent Christian, and lied a triumphant death. CUMMINGS-*Rev. Asa Cummings departed Sept. 5, 1836, aged 74 years, in sure and certain hope of a glorious resurrection. My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last joyful trump shall sound, Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise. DEMING-Augustus G. Deming, 1836-1888. May, daughter of J. B. and C. L. Deming, died Apr. 30, 1890, aged 11 months and 26 days. Ray, son of J. B. and C. L. Deming, died Mar. 9, 1890, aged 10 months, 5 days. Tolitha, wife of Augustus G. Deming. Valena M., daughter of A. G. and Tolitha Deming, 1864-1868. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. DERBY-Abigail, first wife of James Cook, second the wife of E. Derby, died Aug. 17, 1835, aged 79 years, 1 month. The weary one, her race was run, The Master called, her work was done, And joyfully she went her way To the bright realms of endless day. DODD-Eleanor, daughter of Thaddeus and Lucy Dodd, died Aug. 1, 1832, aged 6 years, 3 months, 20 days. None but a parents' heart can tell How great the grief must be, To bid this lovely child farewell Her face no more to see. In memory of Jane, consort of Parmenus Dodd, who died Jan. 23, 1839, aged 72 years, 11 months, 11 days. Altho' beneath this earthly clod Her mould'ring body lays, Her soul has gone to dwell with God Forever to sing his praise. DODGE-Alvin Dodge, born Dec. 17, 1827, died July 1, 1889. Sylvia Ford, wife of Alvin Dodge, born Dec. 9, 1832. DRESSER-Alexander L., son of L. B. and Mary Ann Dresser, died Aug. 28, 1849, aged 3 years, 4 months, 21 days. Dear child, adieu, thy race is run, Thy work in Christ is now begun. EDMINSTER-Polly, wife of William Edminster, born Oct. 12, 1804, died Mar. 19, 1846. EMERY-Benjamin F. Emery died Feb. 8, 1884, aged 57 years, 4 months, 22 days. ENGLIS-Ira, son of Samuel and Catherine Englis, died Apr. 19, 1853, aged 24 years, 3 months, 5 days. Lemira C., daughter of Samuel and Catherine Englis, died June 4, 1832, aged 1 year, 6 months, 7 days. Mariah C., daughter of Samuel and Catherine Englis, died June 29, 1832, aged 5 years, 6 months and 22 days. ENGLISH-*John English died May 22, 1832, aged 77 years, 2 months, 10 days. Lieutenant under Gen. G. Washington. FERRIS-In memory of Mary Rumpelly Ferris, who died May 17, 1818, aged 7 months and 8 days. Sleep on, sweet babe, and take thy rest, God calls thee home, he thought it best. FIELD-B. F. Field, 1834-1894. A brother beloved. **In memory of Capt. John Field, who died Dec. 21, 1840, aged 68 years. Stop traveller 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. Lydia, wife of John Field, and late wife of James Valentine, died Dec. 19, 1864, aged 84 years. Mary A., wife of Noah Field, March, 1823-May, 1888. Noah Field, June 3, 1811-Sept. 8, 1889. Their toils are past, Their work is done And they are with the blest, They fought the fight, The victory won, And entered into rest. FORSYTH-Clarissa, wife of Henry Forsyth. John Forsyth died June 10, 1861, aged y6 years. Henry Forsyth died Sept. 30, 1890, aged 70 years. Lydia, daughter of John and Mary Forsyth, died Dec. 1, 1841, aged 8 years, 11 months, 2 days. Mary Forsyth died June 18, 1891, aged 101 years. FRENCH-Frederick B., son of Phineas and Hannah French of Bedford, N. H., died Jan. 29, 1855. John I. French died April 23, 1832, aged 69 years. GARATT-Sarah E., wife of William B. Garatt, died Nov. 16, 1861, aged 24 years. There is rest in Heaven. GAREY-Charles William, son of Augustus T. and Rebecca Garey, died Feb. 6, 1846, aged 1 year, 7 months, 4 days. Oh, God, prepare us both to greet Our sainted child in Heaven; Grant us thy grace and let us meet With all our sins forgiven. GILES-Ann Eliza, wife of Joseph Giles, died Apr. 26, 1847, aged 41 years, 24 days. Mille, daughter of Horace and Esther Giles, 1820-1822. Samuel Giles, father of Horace, 1765-1831. Walter, son of Horace and Esther Giles, 1815-1817. GLEASON-Charles F., son of Isaac and Lucy Gleason, died Feb. 12, 1835, aged 3 years, 8 months, 5 days. George W., son of George G. and Julia Ann Gleason, died Apr. 9, 1842, aged 3 years, 1 month, 5 days. Horace, son of Isaac and Lucy Gleason, died Dec. 20, 1843, aged 14 years, 11 months, 11 days. GOODRICH-Hiram Goodrich died Oct. 24, 1857, aged 64 years. My children dear, assemble here A father's grave to see, Not long ago I dwelt with you. But soon you'll dwell with me. Myra, wife of Hiram Goodrich, died Mar. 26, 1860, aged 66 years. Susan M., daughter of Hiram and Maria Goodrich, died Dec 24, 1841, aged 19 years. Susan M. Goodrich died Sept. 8, 1855, aged 74 years. Asleep in Jesus. HARRIS-Catherine, wife of James Harris, died Sept. 28, 1862, aged 77 years. At rest. James Harris died Mar. 12, 1863, aged 77 years. My home is above. HENDRY-Euphemia, wife of Thomas Hendry, died Mar. 8, 1847, aged 66 years, 11 months, 12 days. HICKS-Betsey Hicks, June 7, 1799-Nov. 20, 1880. HOBART-Edmund Hobart died May 22, 1808, aged 61 years. Francis M., son of Prescott E and Delia Ann Hobart, died Mar. 21, 1845, aged 4 years, 11 months, 3 days. Mahetable, wife of Edmund Hobart, died Mar. 20, 1832, aged 77 years. Margaret H., wife of Rodney Hobart, 1782-1854. Rodney Hobart, 1783-1860. Prescott Hobart, 1778-1795. HOWELL-In memory of Eli Howell who died May 22, 1834, aged 48 years, 11 months, 22 days. Ye mourning friends now cast an eye To that bright world above the sky, See them ye mourn in bright array, Freed from this load of heavy clay. John, son of David and Susan Howell, died May 1, 1835, aged 1 year, 7 months. HUGG-Marcellus, son of David and Abigail Hugg, died Feb. 2, 1839, aged 7 months, 21 days. Mary, daughter of David and Abigail Hugg, died Jan. 12, 1835, aged 6 months, 27 days. Phebe, daughter of David and Abigal Hugg, died Feb. 17, 1832, aged 1 year, 10 months, 9 days. HULL-Mary E., daughter of James B. and Lucena Hull, died Sept. 3, 1847, aged 2 mouths, 13 days. HUTCHINGS-Sons of E. S. and Charlott.e Hutchings. Chester died Mar. 29, 1853, aged 18 months, 8 days. Edward died June 17, 1863, aged 5 years, 3 months, 3 days. JONES-In memory of Elizabeth, wife of James M. Jones, who died Jan. 13, 1848, aged 64 years, 11 months, 14 days. The soul of our mother is gone To heighten the triumph above, Exalted to Jesus's throne And clasped in the arms of his love. James M. Jones died Apr. 11, 1867, aged 83 years, 1 month, 20 days. John, son of John and Sarah Jones, died Sept. 3, 1820, in the 17th year of his age. *John Jones died Dec. 5, 1844, aged 84 years, 11 months, 10 days. Sarah, consort of John Jones, died Sept. 27, 1849, in the 81st year of her age. KELLY-Joseph Kelley died June 18, 1856, aged 63 years, 11 months and 24 days. LORING-Hannah, wife of William Loring, 1783-1849. Harriet N., daughter of William and Hannah Loring, 1828- 1849. William Loring, 1780--1840. LUTHER-Robert Luther died Nov. 11, 1855, aged 85 years, 10 months and 26 days. Think, fellow men, as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now soon you must be, Prepare to die and follow me. (This epitaph, with some variations, is found on the stone of Nathan Martin, Anan Mitchell and several others.) MAINE-Christopher I. Maine, M. D., died Nov. 15, 1881, aged 72 years. 10 days. Electa M., wife of C. I. Maine, M. D., died Nov. 9, 1867, aged 60 years, 9 months, 3 days. MARTIN-Ira Martin died Apr. 16, 1882, aged JJ years. Mr. Nathan Martin died Feb. 27, 1834, aged 70 years and 11 months. "A. P. M. McQUIGG-Charlotte, wife of Daniel McOuigg, 1780-1826. Daniel McQuigg, 1788-1833. Horace McQuigg departed this life Feb. 6, 1834. aged 4 years, 1 month, 24 days. John McQuigg died Aug. 13, 1812, aged 41 years and 10 months. (Near this spot are the graves of Lucy Lee McQuigg-Burdge, Rev. M. Burdge, and Catherine S. McQuigg. Their names are on the McQuigg monument in the new cemetery.) MITCHELL-Anan Mitchell died Sept. 12, 1837, aged j6 years, 9 months, 8 days. MOFFIT-Barzealiel Moffit died Jan. 19, 1859, aged 74 years, 8 months, 15 days. Father rest from sin and sorrow Death is o'er and life is won, On thy slumber dawns no morrow- Rest, thine earthly race is run. Levi, son of Chester and Harriet Moffit, died Mar. 8, 1859, aged 1 year, 4 months, 2 days. This bud to bloom in Heaven. Thirza, wife of B. Moffit, died April 12, 1862. aged 74 years, 2 months. For me my elder brethren stay And angels beckon me away, And Jesus bids me come. Timothy, son of Barzealiel and Thirza Moffit, died Jan. 20, 1837, aged 25 years. "N. F. M." on tombstone. MOGER-John T. Moger died May 10, 1844, aged 34 years, 10 months and 24 days. His mind was tranquil and serene No terror in his looks was seen.; His Savior smil'd, dispel'd the gloom And smoothed his passage to the tomb. Sarah C, wife of John T. Moger, died Apr. 17, 1841, aged 24 years and 21 days. Farewell my mounring husband and friends so dear, That weep around my grave. Lo! where this silent marble stands A friend, a wife, a neighbor sleeps, A heart within whose sacred cell The peaceful virtues 'alone did dwell. Thomas, son of Thomas and Phebe Moger, died Aug. 30, 1814, aged 15 years, 5 months, 16 days. MONTGOMERY-Sally, daughter of John and Hannah Montgomery, died May 8, 1834, aged 2 years and 10 months. MORRIS-Nellie, daughter of A. T. and J. Morris, died Nov. 27, 1879, aged 1 month, 15 days. Infant son died Dec. 2, 1878, aged 12 days. PALMER-In memory of Ezekiel Palmer who died Feb. 17, 1815, aged 70 years, 1 month, 21 days. Urban H., son of Shubael and Hannah Palmer, died Sept. 30, 1823, aged 4 months and 1 day. A little while the beauteous gem Bloomed on its mother's breast, Ah, then it withered on the stem And sought a higher rest. PENNELL-Mrs. Jane, wife of Robert Pennell, died Oct. 10, 1832, aged 28 years and 4 months. Her gentle spirit soars away, To dwell with God, in endless day. PERRY-Mr. Ezra Perry died July 31, 1832, aged 32 years, 4 months and 9 days. Death's awful summons with imperious call Impartially extends itself to all. All ages and sexes crowd the tomb, And pass from time to an eternal home. PETTY-Charles O., son of Jasper and Desdemona Petty, died Jan. 13, 1854, aged 10 months, 20 days. S weet babe, we'll weep for thee no more, The bitter pang of death is o'er. POST-Andrew, son of T. L. and S. C. Post, died Mar. 12, 1855, aged 4 months, 17 days. REED-Catherine E., wife of George Reed, died Jan. 9, 1876, aged 25 years, 4 months, 11 days. Jesus can make a dying bed Soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head And breathe my life out there. RICE-Abel Rice died June 2, 1853, aged 87 years. Born in Framingham, Middlesex Co., Mass. Far from the land that gave him birth, He lies here mouldering back to earth. Behold 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. Nellie, wife of Abel Rice, died Dec. 5, 1843, aged 73 years, 11 days. Born in Framingham, Mass. Far from the land that gave me birth, Here I lie mouldering back to earth, Surviving friends 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. Sarah Malona, daughter of Joel and Cynthia Rice, died Mar. 7, 1841, aged 3 years, 7 months, 13 days. Susan, wife of Zenas Rice, died Mar. 12, 1855, aged 64 years, 5 months and 13 days. By death removed from earthly scenes, I slumber in the dust, And leave my family and friends In God alone to trust. Zenas Rice, born Dec. 1, 1793, died Dec. 8, 1870. RICHARDS-Jane, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Richards, died Sept. 16, 1815, aged 2 years, 11 months and 14 days. RIKER-Eleanor, wife of Tunis Riker, died 'Aug. 21, 1848, aged 74 years, 10 months, 27 days. **Major Tunis Riker. ROBINSON-Sarah Ellen, daughter of Lewis and Sabrina Robinson, died Oct. 8, 1841, aged 3 years, 11 months and 8 days. SABIN-Charlotte Sabin died Nov. 6, 1887, aged 59 years. She hath done what she could. In memory of Ebenezer Sabin who departed this life June 8, 1836, aged 66 years, 7 months, 8 days. Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee, Since God was thy Ransom, thy Guardian, and Guide, He gave thee, he took thee, and he will restore thee And death has no sting since the Savior has died. In memory of Jonathan Sabin who died Feb. 8, 1840, aged 42 years and 6 months. Thy brother shall rise again. Mary R., wife of Seth Sabin, died Mar. 19, 1848, aged 48 years, 6 months, 11 days. 'Tis finished, the conflict is past, She's gone her dear Savior to see. Her work is accomplished at last, She's at rest-from pain and sorrows free. In memory of our dear sister, Mary L. Sabin, who died March 19, 1853, aged 25 years, 9 months, 9 days. SANFORD-Philo Sanford died Feb. 19, 1845, aged 29 years, 10 months and 17 days. SCOFIELD-Mrs. Hannah, wife of Nathaniel Scofield, died Apr. 20, 1819, aged 56 years. Joanna, daughter of Ira and Elizabeth Scofield, died May 17, 1829, aged 1 year, 8 months, 8 days. Lewis, son of Hiram and Martha Scofield, died May 5, 1820, aged 10 months, 11 days. Nathaniel Scofield died Mar. 13, 1843, aged &1 years, 1 month, 11 days. SHAW-Esther M. Sabin, wife of William Shaw, died June 7, 18S8. aged 58 years. She was the children's friend. SPAULDING-Abigail, wife of John Spaulding, died Sept. 25, 1866, aged 75 years. In life beloved, in death lamented. John Spaulding died Dec. 12, 1866, aged 78 years. Not lost, but gone before. In memory of Phineas Jaquith Spaulding, born Sept. 16, 1813, died Apr. 15, 1814, aged 6 months, 29 days. *Phineas Spaulding died Nov. 5, 1838, aged 79 years and 5 days. Smith, son of Phineas and Jane Spaulding, died Mar. 22, 1832, aged 12 years, 9 months, 8 days. When blooming youth is snatched away By death's relentless hand, Our hearts the mournful tribute pay Which pity must demand. Susannah, wife of Phineas Spaulding, died June 7, 1832, aged 63 years. SPENCER-Emma, daughter of Rev. Wm. H. and Emeline Spencer, died Dec. 10, 1855, aged 1 year, 7 months. Joseph, son of Timothy and Mercy Spencer, died Apr. 20, 1854, aged 9 months, 25 days. Farewell, lovely child, thy father mourns thy loss, But yields thee up to God, Thy mother feels the heavy stroke, But meekly bears the rod. TAYLOR-Phineas Taylor died Jan. 20, 1840, aged 69 years, 8 months, 20 days. Sally, wife of Phineas Taylor, died June 16, 1848, aged 74 years, 4 months, 20 days. TOMPKINS-James Tompkins, June 20, 1813-Aug. 7, 1894. Joshua Tompkins, born Sept. 22, 1815, died May 26, 1819. "Mother" [Tompkins] died Oct. 13, 1857, aged 80 years, 4 months. Susan, wife of Joshua Tompkins, born Sept. 2, 1818. died June 6, 1902. TOWNER-Sebre Towner died May 3, 1828, aged 31 years. UNDERWOOD-In memory of David M. Underwood who departed this life Dec. 17, 1834, aged 22 years, 10 months. Thy brother shall rise again. VAN KLEECK-Charles H.. son of J. and F. VanKleeck, July 7, 1874-Sept. 28. 1874. George I., son of J. and F. VanKleeck, Mar. i, 1856-Aug. 25, 1860. Hattie E., daughter of J. and F. VanKleeck, Mar. 22, 1863-July 11, 1864. Jesse VanKleeck died Feb. 8, 1892, aged 61 years, 6 months and 3 days. VASBINDER-Jacob Vasbinder died Sept. 1826, in the 45th year of his age. ||VORHIS-John W. Vorhis, born Apr. 12, 1823, died Dec. 2, 1891. Co. I. 109 Regt. N. Y. S. V. WATSON-John Watson, born Jan. 2, 1808, died Oct. 24, 1885. Mary A. Watson, born Aug. 16, 1847, died Mar. 10, 1848. Gone to be an angel. Sarah Watson, born Julv 22, 1816, died Dec. 19, 1882. ||WHEAT-Harry Wheat. Co. H. 64th N. Y. Inf. WHITWOOD-William Eaton, son of Hendrick and Susan Whit-wood, died Nov. 23, 1835, aged 6 years, 6 months, 9 days. WILSON-Sarah M. Wilson died Mar. 29, 1885, aged 78 years, 6 months.