Whippany Graveyard (Morris Co.), N.J., Inscriptions A-B

Whippany Graveyard
Morris Co., N.J., Inscriptions
A-B

Published 1894
(Out of copyright)

ALLEN.--Albert Allen Died Oct. 5th, 1855 Aged 47 years.

How quick and sudden was his flight,
To yonder worlds unknown,
But God doth what is just & right,
Though friends are left to mourn.

ALLEN.--John L. Son of Albert & Sarah E. Allen, died June 19, 1857, aged 9 years.

ALLEN.--Went home--July 17, 1876 Melvie Stiles Infant son of A. L. & J. C. Allen Aged 14 months.

BAKER.--In memory of Albert A. Baker who died March 4, 1851 aged 47 years 11 mos. & 21 days. Also David K. son of Capt. Stephen & Julia Baker Died Dec. 28, 1826, aged 19 years 5 mos. 5 days.

BAKER.--In memory of James Baker who died Aug. 7th 1856 aged 27 years 4 months and 16 days. He has gone to rest.

BALDWIN.--Martain [sic] Son of Obadiah & Susannah Baldwin, Aged 3 years & 3 mo. Dec'd Aug. ye 6 1742.

BATES.--Sacred to the memory of Capt. David Bates who died Sept. 7th 1820 Aged 95 Years.

BATES.--In memory of Mary Dodd wife of Capt. William Bates who died Jan. 27th 1823 In the 46th Year of her age.

She was the orphans friend,
And the poor mans blessing.

BATES.--In memory of Phebe Wife of Capt. David Bates, who Departed this life March 7th 1803 in the 63d Year of her Age.

BATES.--In memory of Capt. William Bates who died June 3d 1841 in the 70th year of his age.

In life he was highly respected,
In death he was truly lamented.

BEACH.--Catharine Beach. Died July 1847 In the 74th year of her age.

BEGUN.--Mary Wife of Elias Begun Died March 14, 1864. In her 74th year.

Dear Mother though thy head is laid,
Beneath the earths cold sod
Full well I know thy spirit Pure
Is dwelling with thy God.

And often in the silent night,
A vision bright I see;
Of my Mothers white robed spirit
That pleads in Heaven for me.

BEGUN.--In memory of Thomas Potter son of Elias & Mary Begun who died March 2nd 1826, aged one year 2 months & 10 days.

This lovely bud so young and fair
Call'd hence by early doom
Just came to show how sweet a flower
In paradise would bloom.

BENJAMIN.--Edward P. Benjamin Feb. 27, 1855, Sept. 16, 1883.

"Beloved on earth though gone thou still livest in memory."

BIGLOW.--Here lyes ye Body of Abigail wife of John Biglow Decd Jan'y ye 5 1754. Aged 63 years.

BIGLOW.--Here lyes ye Body of John Biglow Aged 54 years. Dec'd Octr ye 25th 1733.

BLEYTHING.--Edmund Langstroth Bleything Born Oct. 18, 1811, Died March 4, 1875.

BLEYTHING.--In memory of Emily Eugenie daughter of Joseph and Phœbe Bleything who died April 11th 1827, Aged 1 Year 3 months and 6 days.

Ah little sojourner below,
O why from hence so quickly gone;
Say, is this world so full of wo
That thou should'st quit thine earthly home.

Alas how changed this lovely flower,
Which bloom'd and cheer'd my heart;
Fair fleeting comfort of an hour,
How soon we are called to part.

BLIYTHING.--George L. son of William & Eleanor J. Blything. Born June 20, 1873, Died Oct. 14, 1874.

BLEYTHING.--In memory of Jonathan Hughes son of Joseph and Mary Bleything; who departed this life May 26th 1827 in the 21st Year of his Age.

Ye fleeting charms of earth farewell,
Your springs of joy are dry;
My soul now seeks another home,
A brighter world on high.

Farewell ye friends whose tender care,
Has long engaged my love;
Your fond embrace I now exchange,
For better friends above.

BLEYTHING.In memory of Joseph Bleything who died May 12th 1844. Aged 58 years

Have faith in God.

BLEYTHING.--Mary Ward Daughter of Capt. Timothy and Mary Ward Tuttle. And wife of Edmund L. Bleything born July 25, 1804, died April 20, 1882.

I sleep but my heart waketh.

BLEYTHING.--Sacred to the Memory of Mary Bleything Wife of Joseph Bleything; who departed this life Feb'ry 24th 1822. Aged 34 Years and 10 months.

Soon shall the great archangels voice
Make all that die in Christ rejoice;
May we like her be found prepar'd,
To meet our Saviours great reward.

BLEYTHING.--In memory of Phœbe Tuttle the wife of Joseph Bleything who died Dec. 22nd 1843, Aged 54 years.

"Be ye also ready."

BLEYTHING.--Sarah M. daughter of Joseph & Mary Bleything. died Aug. 24, 1854. In her 37th year.

"She sleeps where Jesus slept before."

BLEYTHING.--William H. Bleything Born August 31st 1809. Died October 11th 1836.

BLEYTHING.--Wm. H. Bleything Born Jan. 5, 1837 Died Feb. 21 1880 BLEYTHING

Bollen.-- Here Lyes ye Body of Mary wife of John Bollen Aged 33 years Dec'd Sep'r ye 20th 1759 and Abraham Son of John & Mary Bollen Aged 10 mo.: Dec'd: Sep'r: ye 20th 1759.

Buckman.--Benjamin E Died Feb. 28th 1857. aged 7 years 8 months & 4 days Also Francis G. died March 2d, 1857, aged 3 years 1 month & 2 days. sons of Frederick E & Caroline C. Buckman.

Alas how changed these lovely flowers
Which bloomed and cheered our hearts;
Fair fleeting comforts of an hour,
How soon we're called to part.

Buckman.--Emma Daughter of Frederick & Francis Buckman Died March 1, 1864. Aged 1 year 4 mo.

Buckman.--Francis C, wife of Frederick E. Buckman Died Feb. 14, 1875 Aged 52 years.

Burke.--Edward Burke Born September 29 1796. Died March 28, 1876. Avaline Hopping His wife Born Nov. 22, 1806 Died April 17 1885.

Burnet.-- In memory of Aaron son of Lindsly and Elizabeth Burnet, who died Augus't 27 1783 in the 10 year of his age

Burnet.-- In memory of Elizabeth H. Burnet, wife of Lindsley Burnet, who died Aug. 18, 1824. Aged 80 Years 7 Months & 10 Days.

Burnet.--Here Lies The Body of Hannah Daughter of lindsly & Elizabeth Burnet who Died May ye 22 1777 in ye 15th month of her Age.

Burnet.--Job B. Burnet April 27, 1791 Nov. 9, 1800. His wife Mary Hedges, May 1, 1795, April 14, 1845. Keron H. 1830, 9 months. BURNET

Burnet.-- In memory of Lindsley Burnet who died Jan. 8, 1818. Aged 71 Years 1 Month & 11 Days.

Burnet.-- In memory of Luas[sic] son of Lindsly and Elizabeth Burnet, who died June 16 1788 aged 5 years and 1 day.

Burnet.--Sacred to the memory of Mary Burnet wife of Matthias Burnet Esqr who departed this life December 22nd 1782 aged 59 years 6 mo. & 19 days.

In thy fair book of life divine
My God inscribe my name
There let it fill some hjmble Place
Benath [sic]the slaughter'd lamb.

Burnet.-- In memory of Matthias Burnet who died May 27th 1811 Aged 62 years & 44 days.

Beneath this mound a father lies,
Who once possess'd parental ties;
These ties are now dissolv'd you see
The immortal spirit is set free.

Burnet.--Sacred to the memory of Matthias Burnet Esq. who departed this life Oct. 17th 1783 aged 60 years 5 mo. & 4 days.

The Glorious God thou didst love and fear
And to his Sacred Word adhere
Faithful in thy Saviours cause was ever seen
In church and state a Useful member een[sic].

Then sleep thy dust beneath this earthly clod
Thy flesh shall see its Saviour God
When the bright morning shall appear
And thus thy saviours Image bear.

Burnet.-- In memory of Phebe Brookfield Burnet, wife of Matthias Burnet who departed this life Dec'r 10th 1828; in the 79th year of her age.

Almost four score I've liv'd on Earth
Alas! how short back to my birth;
Children & friends prepare for death
You must ere long resign your breath.

I've lov'd & sought your earthly good
And led you to the house of God;
Live prudend, virtuous, pious lives
And join your friends above the skies (14)

Burnet.-- In memory of Phinihas Burnet son of Lindsly and Elizabeth Burnet who died May 4th 1783 in the 11th year of his age

Burnet.--Sacred to the memory of Sarah Burnet daughter of Matthias & Phebe Burnet--who died January 27th 1791 Aged 18 Years 11 Mo & 23 days.

Bushnell.--Sarah Louise daughter of Rev. Wm. Bushnell died Nov. 18 A. D. 1835 aged 2 years and 6 months.

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