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loS"My friends, mourn not for me,For why ? My race is run ;It was the will of God,So let His will be done."The names most frequently found we-re Roszeland Snyder. The largest monument is to Jacob Roszel,bearing Masonic emblems. An old brown stonetells that—"Here lies the body of Charles Roszel, who wasborn 1742, and departed this life 1817, aged 75 years."Many seem to have attained great age, as JosephSnyder, born in New Jersey, 1780, died at St. Anns,1861, aged 86. His wife, 1872, aged 85."Benjamin Roszel, died 1869, aged 89 years. 'Therighteous hath hope in His death.""Peter Snyder, born in New Jersey, 1783, died inGainsborough, 1868, aged 84.""Here lies the body of Mary, wife of CharlesRoszel, died 1835, aged 89 years."Adam Snyder, died 1826, aged 86."One whose span of life was shorter :"Here lies George Hansel, born 1789, died 1824 :My flesh shall slumber in the groundTill the last joyful trumpet sound.Then burst the chains with sweet surprise,And in my Saviour's image rise."And one still younger—"William Misner, killed by the falling of aaged 17,Where we oft have met in gladnessOn the holy Sabbath day.Slowly now with tearful sadnessEach pursues his lonely way."Another young life—"Caroline Hoffman, aged 23.Perhaps our time may be as short.Our days may fly as fast,O Lord impress the solemn thoughtThat this may be our last."tree,Scripture names abound, as Zedekiah Snyder, IsraelTaylor, Azuby, his wife, (probably Azubah,)Israel Felker, etc.Other names found were Lampman, Pew, Mingle,
109Merritt, Bowman, Freas, Ryckman, Havens, Huntsman,Erion, Hitchcock, Fislier, Beamer.SMITHVILLE METHODIST CHURCH.Although Smithville was settled very early,named from Smith Griffin, (Nathaniel Griffin came in1794,) there are very few inscriptions to shew early interments.Three wives of Abishai Morse are recorded :"To the memory of Sally B. Morse, consort ofAbishai Morse, died 1835, aged 26. This corruptiblemust put on incorruption, and this mortal immiortality.""Sarah, consort of Abishai Morse, Esq., born1811, died 1846, in the 30th year of her age.""Hannah, consort of Abishai Morse, Esq., died1874, aged 47. A true and devoted Christian, a devotedwife, an excellent and affectionate mother. Herlast words were, "It is well.""The children of Abishai and Sally B. Morse. 'Itis the Lord, let Him do what seemeth him good.' Isa.14, 18.""Abishai Morse, J.P., son of Peter and Deborah,born at Moravia, N.Y., 1805, died 1887. An ableminister of the Lord Jesus, patriotic and useful publicservant, and a leader in every good cause. 'Know yenot that a Prince and a great man hath fallen thisday ?""In memory of Peter Morse, 1773—1832.""In memory of Simon Emerson, born in Manchester,New Hampshire, U. S., 1810, died i860."The oldest inscription found was to Hiram Shaval,died 1807."John Henry Miller, who was killed by the fallof a horse, 1833.""In memory of Maria Bridgman, 1806—1903,aged 97. 'I have kept the faith.' "John P. Bridgman, Jacob M. Griffin, AbijahUrquhart."In memory of Michael W. Turner, M. D., died1861, aged 29. 'Prepare to meet thy God.' "Of a goodly age were H. Howard and wife, 88 and85 years respectively.The names of "Nixon, Bouck, Merritt, Teeter andRuss are also found here.
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GRAVES AND INSCRIPTIONS IN THENIAGA
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21also the secretary and treasurer
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23Pope's line, and the epitaph is u
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"This woman was full of good works
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Mary Rogers, relict of John Rogers,
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29With the rather unusual text :"Bl
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31the peace of Jerusalem, because o
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33Cleland, Rev. J. W. Bell, M.A., a
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35that of the above mentioned Rev.
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37A new cenotaph has been erected w
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taken down, the bodies were removed
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41BROCK'S MONUMENT.This noble shaft
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43entrance it was discovered that a
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45WARNER'S GRAVEYARD.In the Warner
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47The names of StuU and Goring, Sec
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49months curate of St. George's chu
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5^"Orton Stone Phelps, 1812-1837,Ph
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53The tragedy recorded above must h
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55Here is another bit of l^istory o
Page 59 and 60: 57Laura Secord's Monument.
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Page 81 and 82: 79"In memory of Christian Burkholde
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Page 91 and 92: 89The names Book, Pettitt, Nixon, A
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Page 95 and 96: 93VIRGIL METHODIST CHURCH.In this s
Page 97 and 98: 95"In memory of Capt. Jas. Neil, a
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Page 101 and 102: 99Here are buried James Munro, born
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Page 107 and 108: 105"Hon. James Crooks, 1778—1860.
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Page 126 and 127: Muirhead, B 7Munro, .1 54Munro, J.
Page 128 and 129: Varey, Geo 35Vernon, C. P. W 23Vroo
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