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52at Chippawa, 5th July, 1814, and was formerly a sergeantin Butler's Rangers.The following shows not only the early settlementof Stamford township, but the strength of the bond betweenmaster and servant in those early days, as shownby fifty years of service."In memory of Samuel Montgomery, whodeparted this life 28th October, 1838, in the 87th yearof his age. He was a native of County Down, Ireland,and emigrated to America in the year 1768, and settledin Stamford, district of Niagara, in 1788, in thefamily of the late Archibald Thompson, where heresided till his death."Another tombstone tells of James Thomson, anative of Roxburgh, Scotland, who settled in Stamfordin 1785, dying in 1831, aged eighty. The epitaphs ofeighty years ago sometimes show an originality inorthography and syntax, as :"In memory of Susanna McMicking, who departedthis life Sept. iith, 1821, aged 30 years.Epetaf S. U.Underneath this stone doth lyAs much beauty as could dieWhich when alive did vigger giveTo as much virtue as could live.""In memory of Thomas McMiciing, who wasborn April nth, 1750, died Feb. nth, 1830, in the80th year of his age.Stop passenger upon the roadDon't overlook this shrineFor if thou art a friend of GodHere lies a friend of thine.""In memory of James Middaugh, who departedthis life June, 1839, aged 79 years.farewell my wife mylife is past—my love toyou so long did last, butnow no sorrow for metake, belove my childrenfor my sake."Here is another mosaic of history :"Sacred to the memory of Daniel Keith, who died28th Aug., 1824, by a fall from General Sir IsaacBrock's monument, aged 25."
53The tragedy recorded above must have occurredduring the erection of the first monument."In memory of Captain Giles Hall, who departedthis life Nov. 2nd, 1816, aged 67."No doubt a veteran of the war of 1812, and thenext a U. E. Loyalist :"In memory of Dorothy, wife of Abraham Vrooman,Senior, who was born in the State of New Jersey,April i6th, 1768, and died Oct. 12th, 1820, aged52."To Andrew Murray, who died on the Atlantic :"In memory of a lov^d oneWho was both true and kind.For health upon the oceanHe sought but could not find."The faithful pastor for almost thirty years is thuscommemorated :"In memory of the Rev. John Russell, D.D., pastorof the Associate Presbyterian congregation of Stamford,who died Mar. 3rd, 1854, in the 58th year of hisage, and 28th of his ministry. 'After he had servedthis generation by the will of God he fell on sleep' ; 'Bethou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown oflife.'Requiescat in Pace."This congregation is believed to be the only one inCanada of the kind and is in connection with churches ofthe U. S. In the Session book it is called the AssociatePresbyterian Society.A teacher and preacher is buried here, though nostone marks the grave—Rev. John Burns, the firstteacher of the Grammar School in Niagara, founded1808. He was a Presbyterian minister and officiated inSt. Andrew's church, Niagara, and in Stamford between1805 and 1817. Indeed, a sermon of his has beenprinted, preached to encourage his people to defendtheir country in the war of 1812.Of the Thomas McMicking referred to it is said inhis obituary, "he came from Galloway, Scotland, toNew York, fought in the Revolutionary war, received a
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Page 35 and 36: 33Cleland, Rev. J. W. Bell, M.A., a
Page 37 and 38: 35that of the above mentioned Rev.
Page 39 and 40: 37A new cenotaph has been erected w
Page 41 and 42: taken down, the bodies were removed
Page 43 and 44: 41BROCK'S MONUMENT.This noble shaft
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Page 47 and 48: 45WARNER'S GRAVEYARD.In the Warner
Page 49 and 50: 47The names of StuU and Goring, Sec
Page 51 and 52: 49months curate of St. George's chu
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Page 59 and 60: 57Laura Secord's Monument.
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Page 71 and 72: 69are buried. The son, Alexander Br
Page 73 and 74: 7,1"In memory of Jean, beloved \vif
Page 75 and 76: 73In the United Service Journal it
Page 77 and 78: 75Whether Isaac Brock, who died 186
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Page 81 and 82: 79"In memory of Christian Burkholde
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Page 85 and 86: 83of respect for his manly qualitie
Page 87 and 88: 85"In memory of Jno. W. Crawford.De
Page 89 and 90: 87Remember those which have the rul
Page 91 and 92: 89The names Book, Pettitt, Nixon, A
Page 93 and 94: 91Among a row of stones, all with t
Page 95 and 96: 93VIRGIL METHODIST CHURCH.In this s
Page 97 and 98: 95"In memory of Capt. Jas. Neil, a
Page 99 and 100: 97Another asks a question, like tha
Page 101 and 102: 99Here are buried James Munro, born
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105"Hon. James Crooks, 1778—1860.
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I07"Bridget, second wife of Rev.die
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109Merritt, Bowman, Freas, Ryckman,
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IllA small marble stone has this in
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117"Here lies the body of Peter Cou
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Burch, J 61Burch, Lt. J. B 107Burge
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Hamilton, M 40Hamilton, Hon. J. & D
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Muirhead, B 7Munro, .1 54Munro, J.
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Varey, Geo 35Vernon, C. P. W 23Vroo
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