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SCHOCKLER, John Memorial inscription : Montgomery, Alabama
Grave. Here, I John Schockler, R....Ey. rest my remains. I was born in N. Orleans the 22d of Nov. 1841, was brought up by good friends; not taking their advice, was drowned, in this City in the Ala. River, the 27th of May 1855; Now I warn all young and old, to beware of the dangers of this River, see how I am fixed in this watery grave; I have got but two friends to mourn. Source : Kippax 1877 Died December 26, 1811 Buried in the crypt of the Monumental Church, Richmond, Virginia
ALEXANDER, Robert He died June 19, 1738 Buried Kirkden, Angus, Scotland
The penetrating art of man, Unfold this secret never can, How long men shall live on the Earth, And how, or Where give up their Breath. The person of whom this I write, Ah! dy'd by a mournfull fate; An old clay chimney that downfell Kill'd both his servant and himsell, Which should alarm men every where For their last hour well to prepare, That death may never them surprise; For as the tree falls so it lies. Quae mea sors hodie cras fore vestra potest (My fate to-day may be yours to-morrow.) Source : Jervise 1875 Died December 26, 1811 Buried in the crypt of the Monumental Church, Richmond, Virginia
Died in 1738 Tombstone in Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
The living may gain knowledge from the dead: Five times five years I've lived a virgin's life, Ten times five years I was a married wife; Ten times five years a widow grave and chaste; Now, wearied of this mortal life, I rest. I from my cradle to my grave have seen Eight mighty kings of Scotland and a queen; Four times five years the commonwealth I saw, Ten times the subjects rise against the law; Twice did I see old prelacy put down, And twice the cloak did sink beneath the gown: An end of Stuart's race I saw, -nay, more, I saw my country sold for English ore; Such dissolution in my time has been, That I've an end of all perfection seen. Source : Johnson 1883 Monumental inscription in New York, New York
Halliburton, son of Sholto Charles, earl of Morton, and heir of the ancient family fo Halliburton, of Pitcurr, in Scotland, who perished on this coast, with twelve more young gentlemen and one common seaman, in the spirited discharge of duty, on the 30 or 31 of December, 1783, born, the 10 of October, 1763, a youth, who in contempt of hardship or danger, though possessed of an ample fortune, served seven years in the British navy, with manly courage, and seemed to deserve a better fate. This plain monumental stone is erected by his unhappy mother, Katharine, countess dowager of Morton, to his dear memory and that of his unfortunate companions, James Champion, lieutenant of marines; Alexander Johnstone, George Paddy, Robert Haywood, midshipman; Charles Gascoigne, Andrew Hamilton, William Scott, David Reddie, William Tomlinson, William Spry, John M'Chain, Robert Wood, young gentlemen; George Towers, common seaman; cast away, all found dead and frozen, and buried in one grave. Source : Alden 1814 v.1 Buried : St. Michael's graveyard, Coventry, Warwickshire Family from Bolton, Yorkshire
Family of Scropes, of Bolton, in the County of York, who departed this life the 26th day of August, Anno Domini, 1705. An Epitaph Written by Himself in the Agony and Dolorous Paines of the Gout, and dyed soon after. Here lies and Old Toss'd Tennis Ball, Was Racketted from Spring to Fall Whith so much heat, and so much hast, Time's arm (for shame) grew tyr'd at last, Four Kings in Camps he truly seru'd, And from his Loyalty never sweru'd, Father ruin'd, the Son slighted, And from the Crown ne'r requited, Loss of Estate, Relations, Blood, Was too well Known, but did no good, With long Campaigns and paines of th' Govt, He cou'd no longer hold it out : Always a restless life he led, Never at quiet till quite dead, He marry'd in his latter dayes, One who exceeds the com'on praise, But wanting breath still to make Known Her true Affection and his Own, Death kindly came, all wants supply'd By giuing Rest which life deny'd. Source : Andrews 1899 Memorial inscription : York, Maine
distant, from Henry Sewall, esq. some time mayor of Coventry in Old England, whose grand-father, Henry, first came to New-England, 1634. For penetration, sound judgment, and wisdom, remarkable; given to hospitability; the widow and fatherless he relieved and protected; pious, exemplary, and devout without superstition. Various offices, civil, military, and ecclesiastical, with honour and reputation, he sustained. On the 23 day of April, A. D. 1769, aged 31, he died. His seven surviving sons, with the approbation of his four daughters this stone erected. Let brotherly love continue. Source : Alden 1814 v.2 See also : Samuel Sewall (c. 1738-1769) Epitaph and Genealogy. Burial: Saint Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery, Brewster, Putnam County, New York, USA
1910 - 1973 Why look ye here? I'am way up there! Source : findagrave.com, Memorial# 28833940 Residence : Portsmouth, New Hampshire Buried : Island of Madeira, Portugal
Hampshire, a youth singularly amiable, unassuming, and beloved. He had a mind cultivated by a liberal education and a heart overflowing with benevolence and affection. It pleased God to afflict him with a lingering and distressing illness, which he bore with truly christian patience. He visited this island in the hope of obaining relief; but, with the fairest prospect of usefulness and respectability, neither the prayers of an affectionate father nor the unremitting attention of friendship could preserve him from an early grave. He died on the 14 of February, A. D. 1804, aged 20 years. Source : Alden 1814 v.2 CONSTABLE, Philip From Yorkshire Inscription in Steeple Barton Church, Oxfordshire
Constable of Everingham in the County of York Baronet, whose whole Estate was confiscated by the Usurpers for his Loyalty to K. Charles the first. He died Febr. 25. Anno Dno 1664. This Sr. Philip was Father to Katherine Wife of Edward Sheldon of Steeple Barton Esq; which Edward was Son of Ralph, and he the younger son of Edward Sheldon of B... and he the son and heir of Ralph Sheldon of the said place, in Com. Wig... which last purchased one of the three Mannors in Steeple Barton of the Dorms whith the house belonging thereto (built by John Dorm) which is now possest by Ralph Sheldon, Son and heir of Edward Sheldon by Katherine Constable his Wife. Source : Le Neve 1718 Buried : St. Albans Abbey, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Died February 15th, 1766, aged 30 years: Great was my grief, I could not rest; God called me hence, - He tought it best; Unhappy marriage was my fate, I did repent when it was too late. Source : Fairley 1873 Memorial inscription : New York State
Elizabeth J. Simmons wife of J. E. Mount Born October 26, 1818 Died October 26, 1852. Also their daughter, Marietta Clara Died March 28, 1853. Death claimed the lovely flower, Nor spared the tender bud. Tombstone of Italy! thou hast engraven upon thy sculptured marble the name and age of her whose immaculate spirit, exalted virtues, and noble soul were the joy of him whose heart is left desolate. Cherub of beauty - sweet flower of innocence - last rosy ray of hope of thy heart-stricken father! thou didst take thy flight with all thy loveliness whilst thy blessed mother was in Heaven, thy father far from thee; but the kind father of thy dear departed mother, did, with an agonizing heart, see that thy obsequies were properly performed. Source : Kippax 1877 Died November 21, 1822, aged 49 years. Uttoxeter churchyard, Staffordshire, England
A task too hard, each power too sublime; Time stopt his motion, o'erthrew his balance-wheel, Wore off his pivots, tho' made of hardened steel; Broke all his springs, the verge of life decayed, And now he is as though he'd ne'er been made. Such frail machine till time's no more shall rust, And the archangel wakes our sleeping dust; Then in assebled worlds in glory join, and sing - "The hand that made us is divine." Source : Andrews 1899 Buried by the road side in Hadley, Massachusetts
of Chester Smith Fourth Son of Mr. Joseph Smith Who on this spot was instantly killed By the upsetting of a load of wood January 25 AD 1810 Aetats 19rs Passenger Hast thou a son promising hopes Set not thine heart upon him. With submission resign him to that Being, who destroyeth the hopes of Man. Art thou a youth endued with vigor and blooming in expectation of future earthly joys. Remember that man Knoweth not his time as the fishes are taken in an evil net and as the birds are caught in a snare, so are the sons of men snared in an evil time when it falleth suddenly upon them. Source : Kippax 1877 Governor of Virginia Died December 26, 1811 Buried in the crypt of the Monumental Church, Richmond, Virginia
Great Yarmouth churchyard, Norfolk, England
Bodger, who died April 2nd, 1808, both of the Cambridgeshire Militia. The tyrant Death did early us arrest, And all the magazines of life possest : No more the blood its circling course did run, But in the veins like icicles it hung; No more the hearts, now void of quickening heat, The tuneful march of vital motion beat; Stiffness did into every sinew climb, And a short death crept cold through every limb. Source : Andrews 1899 Inscription in the cloisters of Chichester Cathedral, Sussex, England
all that was mortal of Richard Smith Gent. The immortal part is gone Thro' the merits of a crucified Redeemer to join its great original in Heaven This awful change was on the 4th day of Septr 1767 After a life of Sixty Three Years Source : Maiben 1870 Died in 1782 Buried in the churchyard of Ratcliffe on Soar, Nottinghamshire, England
Clerk of this parish he the office bore, And in that space, 'tis awful to declare, Two generations buried by him were! Source : Andrews 1899 Buried in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Sam. Will Smith. Who departed this life Nov. 14, 1801. This lovely boy near 8 years old, Lies Buried with his Brother His Sister lies on the one side And his Nephew on the other. Source : Kippax 1877 Died December 26, 1811 Buried in the crypt of the Monumental Church, Richmond, Virginia
Robert MASON He died April 20, 1748 Buried in Newtyle, Angus, Scotland
Struck by the fiery dart of Death, Here Robert Mason Lies, Awaiting the Eternal Call Of Christ beyond the Skies. He while on Earth mankind did aid, & genarously befriend, For which we hope, Almighty God has bless'd his latter end. He by god's blessing often did, Lame people Safe restore, To wonted Strength, although their bones, were bruised very sore. MEMENTO MORI. Source : Jervise 1875 Buried at Saffron Walden Churchyard, Essex, England
Richard Ward Spicer Born May 13th 1789, Died June 25th 1853. Dudley Adcock Spicer Wife of the above, Born Decr. 28th 1790, Died Septr. 15th 1852. Also of their children, Matthew W. Spicer Born Septr. 28. 1812 Died May 3. 1852 Sarah W. Spicer Born Feby. 26. 1814 Died June 5. 1814 Richard Spicer Born Novr. 14. 1815 Died June 15. 1830 Dudley Spicer Born July 20. 1818 Died June 26. 1827 Harriett Spicer Born Augt. 10. 1820 Died Feby. 7. 1855 Sarah Spicer Born May 6. 1822 Died Mar. 10. 1823 William Spicer Born Feby. 21. 1824 Died Septr. 9. 1824 George S. Spicer Born Septr. 21. 1825 Died Decr. 31. 1844 Susannah Spicer Born May 30. 1827 Died Octr. 7. 1838 Richard Spicer Born Octr. 30. 1830 Died May 4. 1833 Dudley Spicer Born June 13. 1832 Died May 1. 1833 Also Jane Wife of Matthew Spicer, And Daughter of Wm. Low of this Town, Who Died Octr. 13th 1852 Aged 37. Source : Maiben 1870 He died 19 December 1762, she died 25 January 1767 Old Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts
The Body of Ms SARAH SPOON- ER who dece- ased January Ye 25th AD 1767 In ye 72d year fo her age. She was widow to (carving of a hand, pointing to the next stone which marks the grave of her husband) Here Lies Buried ye Body of Thomas Spooner who departed this Life Decemr 19th Anno Domi. 1762 in ye 68 Year of his Age. Source : Perkins 1902 Buried near Hoosick Falls, New York
Died June 11, 1846, aged 9 years, 4 months, and 3 days. She was stolen from the grave by Roderick R. Clow, dissected at Dr. P. M. Armstrong's office in Hoosick, N. Y., from which place her mutilated remains were obtained and deposited here. Her body dissected by fiendish man, Her bones anatomized, Her soul, we trust, has risen to God, Where few physicians rise. Source : Eaton 1900 Monumental inscription in New York, New York
Halliburton, son of Sholto Charles, earl of Morton, and heir of the ancient family fo Halliburton, of Pitcurr, in Scotland, who perished on this coast, with twelve more young gentlemen and one common seaman, in the spirited discharge of duty, on the 30 or 31 of December, 1783, born, the 10 of October, 1763, a youth, who in contempt of hardship or danger, though possessed of an ample fortune, served seven years in the British navy, with manly courage, and seemed to deserve a better fate. This plain monumental stone is erected by his unhappy mother, Katharine, countess dowager of Morton, to his dear memory and that of his unfortunate companions, James Champion, lieutenant of marines; Alexander Johnstone, George Paddy, Robert Haywood, midshipman; Charles Gascoigne, Andrew Hamilton, William Scott, David Reddie, William Tomlinson, William Spry, John M'Chain, Robert Wood, young gentlemen; George Towers, common seaman; cast away, all found dead and frozen, and buried in one grave. Source : Alden 1814 v.1 Burial: Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Born Jan 20, 1830 Died July 7, 1916 An Innocent Shoemaker Source : findagrave.com, Memorial# 57608780 Died December 26, 1811 Buried in the crypt of the Monumental Church, Richmond, Virginia
CRAN, Alexander Buried in Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Source : Jervise 1875 Born : Austria Buried : St. Philip's, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
who quitted this life the fourth day of May, 1819, at the age of thirty-nine years. The smallest woman in this kingdom, and one of the most accomplished. She was not more than thirty-three inches high. She was a native of Austria. Source : Fairley 1873 Epitaph : Sidbury, Devon, England
On our great corner-Stone this Stone relied For blessing to his building, loving most To build God's temples, in works he died, And lived the Temple of the Holy Ghost, In whose hard life is proved and honest fame, God can of Stones raise seed to Abraham. Source : Norfolk 1866 Hyden Churchyard, Yorkshire
of May, 1734, aged 97 years; who had by his first wife 28 children; by his second 17; was own father to 45; grandfather to 86; great-grandfather to 23. in all 154 children. Source : Fairley 1873 Buried at Northampton, Mass.
Man's home is in the grave; Here dwells the multitude; we gaze around, We read their monuments, we sigh, and while We sigh, we sink. Source : Alden 1814 v.3 Springfield, New Jersey, USA
aged 20, and Hezekiah Woodruff, aged 17 years, who were, on the 18 day of August, 1798, instantly snatched from time to eternity by a stroke of lightning. Stop, heedless youth, and read their awful doom, By heaven's own fire hasten'd to the tomb. The unerring shaft glides rapid through the air, And leaves no time for penitence or prayer. Oh, hear the warning voice of their decease, This moment fly to God and mke your peace. No longer dare provoke th' almighty frown, which on your heads will call his thunder down. Source : Alden 1814 v.5 Inscription : Newburyport, Massachusetts
He was an accomplished scholar, a learned physician, and a most amiable man. In the midst of a very useful and exemplary life, he was torn from a bleeding family, and an extensive circle of admiring and lamenting friends, falling a sacrifice to his fidelity, in the exercise of a laborious and hazardous profession. Source : Alden 1814 v.2 Died 1753 aged 80 years. Buried at Wood Ditton, Cambridgeshire, England Incription on a gravestone in wich is fixed an iron dish.
That loved a sop in the dripping pan; But now, believe me, I am dead, See here the pan stands at my head. Still for sops till the last I cried, But could not eat, and so I died. My neighbours, they perhaps will laugh When they do read my epitaph. Source : Norfolk 1866 Go to Main Page for a more detailed list of sources. |
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