Whippany Graveyard (Morris Co.), N.J., Inscriptions C-D

Whippany Graveyard
Morris Co., N.J., Inscriptions
C-D

Published 1894
(Out of copyright)

CAMP.--Edgar M. son of Matthias B. & Charlotte Camp Died May 22nd, 1846 aged 8 years 2 months & 4 days.

CAMP (see also Harrison).--Also Matthias B. Camp, Died March 22, 1838 Aged 25 Years.

CANFIELD.--S. H. Congar in a letter to John R. Burnet 12 March 1850 says, "In Whippany on the bank of the river, broken down & sunken in the Sod I discovered the nearly obliterated headstone of John Canfield aged 64 died Aug. 5, 1741. This was wanting to connect the Canfields of the present with those of 1690 and its existence was unknown though tradition buried him at Whippany. This is the John who had dealings with Caleb Ball. His son John is said to have been the first white male child born west of Newark mountains. His son Matthew was father of R. B. Campfield now in his 81 year."

CHARLES (see also Kelso).--Sarah K. Charles. Daughter of Robert & Puah [sic] Kelso, & Relict of Andrew Charles, Merchant of Charleston.

An affectionate and Dutiful wife, A tender Mother
A steadfast Friend, and an exemplary Christian.
She departed this life on the 28 Feb'y 1831 in the 61 year of
her age. In full hope of that glorious immortality, which
await the devout and humble Christian.

CLARKE.--Here Lyes ye Body of Daniel Clarke Dec'd Nov. ye 19 1738 Aged 64 years.

CLARKE.--Here Lyes ye Body of Marcey Wife of Daniel Clarke Dec'd Aug't ye 8th 1738 in ye 63d year of her Age.

CLARK.--Sacred to the memory of Peter Cochran Clark, a native of Hancock Newhampshire: who departed this life Jan'y the 10th 1825, aged 25 years.

So fades the lovely blooming flower,
Frail smileing solace of an hour.
So soon our transient comforts fly
And pleasure only blooms to die.

CLARK (?)--(Next to Peter C. Clark stone) aged 23 years 29 days.

Affliction sore long time she bore,
Physicians aid was vain;
Till God was pleased death should her seize,
And ease her of her pain.

CLARK.--Sarah Dau. of Thomas & Sarah Clark. Aged 3 years 6 mo. Dec'd Sept. ye 26 1731.

CONDIT.--In memory of David Condit who died July 27th 1837 Aged 34 years & 11 months.

CONDIT.--Linus Condit Died Feb 23rd 1854 aged 87 years 2 months & 15 days.

CONDIT.--In memory of Sarah wife of Linus Condit who departed this life on the 18th of February 1845 Aged 78 years 3 months and 18 days.

At length its finished! yes, the conflicts o'er
And pain and sorrow shall molest no more;
O blissful state! where joys that never end.
Reward the tender Mother, dearest friend.
Self love be silent__dare not to complain,
Compare your loss with her eternal gain.

COOK.--Adolphus Burnet son of Timothy & Celinda Cook. died Dec. 6th 1857, aged 10 years 4 mo. & 4 days.

Hope looks beyond the bounds of time
When what we now deplore;
Shall rise in full immortal prime,
And bloom to fade no more.

COOK.--Our Brother. Alexander Cook Died April 5, 1846. Aged 39 years 1 mo. and 12 days.

COOK.--Anna Hibbler wife of Willard Cook died May 2, 1875. In the 63 year of her age.

There is rest in heaven.

COOK.--Ira W. Cook Born Dec, 25. 1312[sic], Died Nov. 25, 1867.

"He giveth his beloved sleep."

COOK.--Irena Celinda Daughter of Timothy & Celinda Cook, Died April 29, 1861, A 5 yrs 2 mo. & 1 day.

A bud not yet a flower
Torn in its sweetness, from the parent stem,
The Saviour called her to her soft repose
As frost in springtime, blights the early rose.

COOK.--Mary Wife of Ralph B. Cook Died Feb. 25, 1885. Aged 78 years 9 mo's & 13 days.

"Asleep in Jesus. Blessed sleep."

COOK.--Ralph B. Cook Died Sept. 5, 1875 Aged 67 years, 4 mo's. & 1 day.

"He is not dead but sleepeth."

COOPER.--David Cooper Born April 2, 1809, Died Feb. 17,1882.

COOPER.--Our parents Stephen Cooper Died Nov. 29th 1855 aged 84 years 9 months & 15 days. Also Elizabeth his wife Died Sept. 18th 1843 aged 68 years 6 months & 27 days.

O do not weep and greive for us
You know we must go home;
We was upon a visit here,
And now we must return.

COREY.--Caleb A. Corey, Died March 19, 1866 Aged 41 years 2 mo. & 20 days.

COREY.--In Memory of David Corey who died July 14, 1811 Aged 64 Years.

My flesh shall slumber in the ground,
Till the last turmpets joyful sound
Then burst the chains with sweet surprise
And in my Saviours image rise.

COREY.--Sacred to the memory of Phebe, widow of David Corey; who departed this life January 7th 1830. Aged 79 Years.

Her mind was tranquil and serene,
No terrors in her looks were seen;
Her saviours smile dispell'd the gloom.
And smooth'd her passage to the tomb.

CUBBY.--Frances C. Daughter of Richard & Sarah Cubby Died Feb. 18, 1868, aged 13 mo. & 2 days.

Then fare theewell a little while.
Life's troubled dream is past;
And I shall meet with thee my Child,
In Rfe [sic]--in bliss, at last.

CUBBY.--Margaret J. Daughter of Richard & Sarah Cubby. Died May 25, 1867 aged 4 years & 9 mo.

Calm on the bosom of thy God,
Young spirit rest thee now:
Even while with us thy footsteps trod,
His seal was on thy brow.

CRAINE.--Asai Son of Emaund & Abigail Craine Aged 5 months & 14 Ds Dec d Nov'r ye 18 1737.

CRANE.--Here Lyes ye Body of Elizabeth Wife of Amos Crane Dec'd Sep't ye 1st 1736 Aged 19 years & 12 D's

CRANE.--Here Lyes ye Body of John Crane Aged About 68 years Dec'd Feb'ry ye 22th 1738/39

Here from all earthly joys I'm flead
Into the mansions of the Dead
Prepare thou Reader for you most [sic]
Like me be turned into Dust.

CRANE.--Here Lyes ye Body of Mary Wife of John Crane Dec'd Sep't ye 10th 1741 in ye 68th years of her Age.

CRANE.--Ste'n Crane Age 24 1732.

CRANE.--Here Lyes ye Body of Stephen Crane Who died May 30th Ano Do 1732 Aged 23 year 9 monts A 11 Days.

DAILY.--Ferdinand Daily Died April 5, 1890. Aged 32 years.

DRESSEL.--Emma L. Died May 24, 1875. Elizabeth Died Nov. 14, 1878. Children of Leonard & Jane Dressel.

DREW.--Patience daughter of Job & Harriet Drew: died July 31 1852, aged 2 years & 6 mo.

Alas; how changed that lovely flower,
Which bloomed and cheered my heart,
Fair fleeting comfort of an hour,
How soon we are called to part.

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