Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. LIV. NEW YORK, JULY, 1923. NO. 3
CONTRIBUTED BY JOHN DEAN FISH former Village Historian (1920's) who published the listing in NY G&B Record.
36 Greenwich Street, Hempstead. L. I.Corresponding Member of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.

 In the Autumn of 1643, two New England men, Rev. Robert Fordham and John Carman, with families, crossed Long Island Sound from the New Haven Colony, to Nassau Island, which was then a territory under Dutch control, but which today is known as Long Island in State of New York. These men were advance agents of a new emigration representing a group who had settled in Stamford, Connecticut, only five years earlier, but were now seeking homes in a land where they might enjoy greater political and religious liberty. That year they secured from the Sachems, the native tribes of Indians, a quit-claim deed for a section of land on the south shore of Long Island, now part of the Town of Hempstead. Near the present village of Merrick they made their homes and spent their first winter.
The next summer a considerable number of the Stamford families came across the Sound, scattering themselves and their farms throughout the territory which, in the archives received the name of "Heemstede."
In the autumn of 1644 these settlers, recognizing the sovereignty of the Dutch, secured from Governor William Kieft of Manhattan, a grant of a larger and more clearly defined territory, extending from Long Island Sound to the Atlantic Ocean, being about sixteen miles in length.
As the men of this new settlement had previously been associated together at Stamford, they now worked together in harmony, and quickly completed their new plans. Their farms scattered over the large township, because they were mostly raisers of cattle . But, in a central place a "Town spot, was located, where a "Fort" or palisade was constructed for protection against the Indians. Enclosed within the "Fort" was built a “meeting house," which thereafter was used on Sundays as a place of worship, and at other times, when needed, for Town Meetings and public business. This Fort, occupying a space of about six acres, was in the center of the modern village of Hempstead, on the east side of Main Street, extending from Fulton to Front Streets.
On a corner north of and across Fulton Street, was located the Town's first Inn or Tavern, with an ample farm attached, which for two and a half centuries continued under the management of landlords of the names of Smith and Sammis. It was just east of this Tavern Farm that the early settlers set apart, out of the Common Lands of the Town, a Burial Ground which for many years was the common burial place of all the Hempstead families. The first book of Town Records of Hempstead, which came to be known as the "mouse eaten book", contained much detail, and many interesting facts relating to the first fourteen years of the Town's history. This book has been lost. The latest occasion of its being used and quoted from was about one hundred years ago, when a lawsuit between the North, and South sections of the divided Town of Hempstead was carried on appeal, up to the highest Court of the State, to settle the ownership of, and rights to, the Swamp lands on the South side. The evidence produced in this case showed that in 1647, three years after the Dutch charter was granted, there were sixty-seven families settled within the boundaries of the town. Within five years, the one hundred families required by the Dutch charter had been exceeded.
Although the record of the beginnings of the Fort, the Meeting House, the Tavern and the Burial- ground, are lost with disappearance of the "mouse eaten book," the earliest remaining book of records tells of them as accomplished facts. Under date of May 4, 1670, we find "It is ordered by the Constable and Overseers, that Simon Sering is to look to the burying place, and take the fines according as it is ordered for creatures they shall at any time find there, four pence a sheep, and twelve a hors and all other cattle, and six pence a swine." The method of protecting God's Acre seems later to have changed. The record of the Town Meeting held April 1, 1740, says: -"Att ye same Town Meeting was ordered that Jerimian Bedle, Richard Bedle: Elias Dorland and John Dorland was to take care and fence ye Burial Ground lott, and to be paid out of ye Towns money by ye Trustees for their service."
There were doubtless many interments in this ancient burying ground from the very beginning; but for a long time there seem to have been no inscribed stones or markers to identify the graves. The earliest stone found there twenty years ago, when the village authorities decided to convert the overcrowded and neglected space into a Public Park, and gave it the name of "Fulton Field," was a rough field stone bearing the roughly traced initials and date "R.S. I711." There were about two dozen similar rough and primitive markers. This lack of early memorial stones may be accounted for, doubtless, by the great difficulty and expense of obtaining cut stones. There are no quarries, or supplies of native stone upon Long Island. Of the markers brought from abroad, many have been destroyed. The action of the frost has wholly chipped off the face, of many a sandstone monument, and the lettering on many a weather-beaten stone is indistinct. When soldiers of the British army, during the Revolutionary War, were stationed at Hempstead, and occupied the adjoining Presbyterian Meeting House for a riding school, it is said that many stones were used by them for making ovens, and the bread baked therein was marked with the name and record of one of Hempstead's departed townsmen. While we now have the record of only a portion of the graves in this old yard, it seems probable that at least two thousand of the earlier men, women and children of this town were laid to rest there.
The title to this portion of the "common lands" ever remained in the Town of Hempstead, and it was for burial purposes only that plots were apportioned to the different families of the Town. When it was decided to convert this ground into a public park, a careful record was made from each gravestone, which is preserved in the office of the Village Clerk, together with a map on which is indicated by number the location of each grave. Each stone was then buried over the body of the person of whom it was a memorial, and paths and benches were 'arranged upon the graded and swarded acres.
Four times have there been made extensions to the old Town Burial Ground, through private enterprise. By a deed dated April 22, 1766, Nehemiah Sammis, the Inn-keeper and owner of the adjoining farm on the West, conveyed to the "Deacon's and Elders of the Presbyterian Church, a plot of: land fronting on the Northerly side of Fulton Avenue where the present Church. building is located their third structure on that site. At about the time when the Church was located there, Mr. Sammis commenced selling plots in the rear thereof for burial purposes. This would. indicate that the ground set apart by the Town had been fully apportioned.
Two more additions were made on the Westerly side, when in 1837, and again in 1844, the Trustees of the Presbyterian Church purchased from Henry Sammis, the son of Nehemiah, additional land extending to the present tracks and terminal of the Long Island Railroad. Ninety plots were laid out and sold for burial purposes.
The fourth and final extension was made on the Easterly side in the year 1847, when Benjamin Rushmore, owner of the adjoining land, prepared a map of one hundred and forty-four plots which were rapidly sold to Hempstead families. This was called "The New Cemetery of Benjamin Rushmore in the, Village of Hempstead." Still further East, fronting on Fulton Avenue, was the newly located Manse of the Presbyterian Church. In 1922, the grave-stones in the Rushmore section were also buried beneath the sod, by the Village authorities, forming an addition to Fulton Field.
There has been no interments in any of these grounds for many years. In later years, however, many bodies were removed from these unincorporated and neglected grounds to the more modern "Greenfield Cemetery" a mile or so South of Hempstead village.
Here follows the record of five hundred and forty-four inscriptions from stones in the old Town Burial Ground, as made by Thomas V. Smith, C. E., at the time the stones were buried in each grave. In some cases his record has been amplified by a comparison with copies of the inscriptions made at an earlier date.

INSCRIPTIONS FROM HEMPSTEAD'S OLD TOWN BURIAL GROUND.

 The graves in the Old Town Burial Ground are numbered consecutively from 1 to 543, beginning on the westerly side, and extending, in twenty- one lines, from Fulton Avenue northerly as is indicated upon the map which Engineer Smith has filed in the office of the Village Clerk of Hempstead.
While adopting an alphabetical order in this list, for the convenience of reference, we have retained at the left hand side the number of each grave, so that its location may be readily determined by a reference to the map. Some of these graves, which are indicated by a *, appear not to lie within the boundary of the Old Town Burial Ground, but are in the Sammis section instead. The stones marking these graves had not yet been buried, in May, 1923.
To a few of the inscriptions in the foregoing list have been added memoranda from the Surrogate's office, showing the dates of probate and the places of record of the wills of the deceased persons. Much interesting family history may be gathered from these wills.

 111. Samuel G. Armstrong, died Jan. 18, 1847, aged 21 yrs., 10 mos., 30 days.
112. Jane Armstrong, wife of John, died March 5, 1321, aged 26 yrs., 1 Mo., 5 days.
131. James Akely, died Jan. 11, 1852, aged 82 yrs., 1 mo.
132. Phebe Akerly, wife of James, died Apr. 11, 1852, aged 51 yrs., 5 mos., 4 days.
444. John Allen, died Dec. 29, 1815 in his 41st year.
444. Sarah Allen, wife of John, died May 22, 1848, in her 74th year.
469. Robert Allen, died Aug. 10, 1834, aged 50 yrs., 2 mos., 19 days.
470. Letty Allen, wife of Robert, died Feb. 4, 1851, aged 60 yrs., 2 mos., 15 days.
494. Sarah Allen, wife of William, died Feb. 12, 1865, aged 78 yrs., 10 mos., 26 days.
495. William Allen, died Sept 15, 1843, aged 65 yrs., 2 mos., 17 days.
496. Darius Allen, died April 17, 1815, aged 62 yrs., 11 mos., 16 days. [Will probated Queens County, April 24, 1815. Liber C, p. 401.]
7. John C. Bedell, died Aug. 28, 1849, aged 69 yrs., 7 mos., 6 days. [The will of John C. Bedell was probated Oct. 2, 1849, in Queens County, N.Y.] David Bedell, died Jan. 12, 1803, aged 81 yrs. [His will wasprobated Feb. 1, 1803, in Queens County, Liber B, p. 136.
9. Elizabeth H. Bedell, wife of David, died June12, 1806, in 78th year.
I7. Stephen Bedell, son of Hezekiah and Elizabeth, died Nov. 13,1834, aged 21 yrs., 5 mos., 10 days.
18. (Elder) Hezekiah Bedell, died March 16, 1819, aged 61 yrs., 6 days.
20. Uriah Bedell, Deacon, died Nov. 6, 1815, in his 82nd year.. (His will was probated March 26, 1816, in Queens Co., Liber C, p. 490.]
*41. Phebe Brinsmade, wife of James Beebe Brinsmade, and widow of Nehemiah Sammis, died Oct- 7, 1844, aged 56 Yrs., 3 mos., 26 days. Daniel Sammis Brinsmade, son of James B, and Phebe, died July 10, 1827,aged 11 mos., 24 days.
*42. James Beebe Brinsmade, died March 16, 1856, aged 70 yrs., mo., 25 days.
*43. Edwin L. Brinsmade, died Sept. 26, 1856, aged 27 yrs., 8mos., 23 days.
64. Phebe Bergen, wife of John, died April 29, 1858, aged 64 yrs., mos., 25 days.
82. Rebecca Bishop, wife of Abram, died Dec. 31, 1846, aged 34 Yrs.,7mos., 19 days.
83. Phebe Bliss, died Jan. 15, 1867, aged 68 yrs., 1 mo., 6 days.
86. Jacob Bedell, died Oct. 31, 1834, aged 78 yrs., 11 mos., 22 days.
87. Bedell (illegible).
117. Phebe Burtis, died Aug. 24, 1849.
133. Mary Boyden, died Feb. 20, 1823, aged 20 yrs., 4 mos., 6 days.
145. Cecelia Bedell, dau. of James and Amelia, died Feb. 20, 1849, aged18 yrs., 11 days.
146. Arcillia Bedell (a child).
147. Parmelia Bedell, dau. of James and Amelia, died July 28, 1855aged 6 yrs., 4 mos., 28 days.
148. General Daniel Bedell, died Dec. 6, 1835, aged 69 yrs., 4 mos., 9 days. (General Bedell's will was probated Jan. 27, 1836, Queens Co.,Liber I, p. 157.)
149. Mary Bedell, wife of General Daniel Bedell, died Sept. 9, 1843,aged 71 yrs., 10 mos., 22 days. (Will probated Queens Co., Liber Ipage 306)
163. Charles Brown, died Nov. 11, 1843, aged 16 yrs, 7 mos, 10 days.
183. Nicholas Baiseley, son of John V. and Ann, died Sept. 22, 1838 aged 15 yrs., 2 mos.
191. Captain John B. Blair, died Sept. 17, 1839, aged 32 yrs., 2 mos.13 days
193. George Baldwin. died Nov. 9, 1841. in his 82nd year.
198. Peter Baker, died May 31, 1838, aged 81 yrs., 8 mos., 26 days
272. Moses Benjamin, died Sept. 1, 1869 in his 44th. year
272. Francis N. Benjamin, son of. Moses and. Ursula, died Aug. 6, 1844, aged 4yrs. 10 mos.
295. James Searing Banker, son of Daniel G. and S. A., died April 17,
1837, aged 1 yr., 6 mos.,10 days.
346. Seaman Birdsall, died March 26, 1830, aged 67 yrs., 6 mos.
347. Abigail Birdsall, wife of Seaman, died Dec. 30, 1834, aged 71 years.
348. Smith Birdsall, died Jan. 26,. 1846, aged 54 Yrs. 11 mos., 26 days.
349. Charlotte Birdsall, died June 16, 1847, aged 58 yrs., 8 mos.
353. Eliza Barton, wife of Charles, died Aug. 19, 1842, aged 42 yrs., 8 mos, 19 days.
360. Elizabeth Birdsall, died Dec. 16 1804,. aged 98 yrs., 10 mos..
361. John Birdsall, son of Samuel, died May 19, 1821, aged 45 yrs., 2 days (or 43 yrs., 2 days).
362. (obliterated)
363. Martha Birdsall, died Oct. 25, 1829, aged 78 Yrs., 5 mos., 1days.
411. Thomas H. Baldwin, died March 28, 1858, aged 65 yrs., 11 mos., I2 days.
422. Easter Baulden, wife of John, died April 3, 1802, aged 46 yrs., 8 days.
423. Phebe Baldwin, wife of William, died Feb. 1, 1823, aged 37 yrs.,6 mos., 23 days.
452. Hannah Maria Baldwin, wife of Conklin, died Aug. 3, 1859, aged 21 yrs., 5 mos., 29 days.
453. William Edgar Baldwin, son of Conklin and Hannah Maria, died Aug. 30, 1858, aged 2 yrs., 9mos., 23 days.
454. Anna and Mary Baldwin (record not given).
512. Ann Brush, wife of James, died Oct 11, 1855, aged 57 Yrs-, 10 mos.
513. James Brush, died Aug. 18, 1815, aged 18 yrs., 9 mos.
10. Sarah Amanda Cooper, child of Thomas and E. E. Cooper, died Apri 13, 1831, aged 1 yr., 8 mos.
10. Thomas Clowes Cooper, child of Thomas and E. E. Cooper, died Sept 3, 1832, aged 1 yr., 7 mos.
11. Mary Cooper, wife of Thomas, and dau. of Benjamin and Sarah Lester, died Dec. 22, 1824 in the 26th year of her age.
*40. Franklin Colton, son of Francis and Sarah, died Oct. 6, 1851, aged 3 yrs. 8 mos.
54. Fanny Cornell, dau. of Barack and Susan, died Aug. 28, 1813, aged17 yrs., 9 mos.
98. Mary A. Carman, died March 13, 1849, aged 37 yrs.,. 17 days.
152. Maria Jane Crampton, dau. of Thomas (or Francis) and Margaret, died July 27, 1852, aged 7 Yrs, 3 mos., 22 days.
153. William G. Crampton, died July 6, 1852, aged 50 yrs.
154. Maria Crampton, wife of John, died Jan. 17, 1854, aged 49 Yrs., 7 mos., 17 days.
165. Elizabeth Cornwell, wife of William H., died Oct. 8, 1846, aged 26 yrs., 8 mos., 6 days.
165. Mary Ann Cornwell, dau. of William H. and Elizabeth, died May 27, 1844, aged 2 yrs., 14 days.
173. Palmer Clark, died June 20, 1846.
173. Sophia Clark, died Nov. 16, 1842.
203. Frederick L. Charlick, son of Willet and Elizabeth, died Oct. 1,1844 aged 10 mos., 4 days.
204. John Charlick, son of John and Ruth, died Sept. 11, 1850, aged 6 mos., 30 days.
255. Maria L. Combs, wife of Charles U., died Jan. (or June)23, 1856, aged 32 yrs., 6 mos., 27 days.
258. Hannah Cornell, wife of Thomas, died Oct. 15, 1862, aged 43 yrs., 9 mos., 22 days.
305. Samuel Cornell, died Sept 10, 1828, aged 73 yrs.
306. Jane Cornell, wife of Samuel, died Feb. 15, 1826 , in her 66th year.
307. Miriam Cornell, wife of William, died May 8, 1865, aged 36 (Or 31) yrs., 1 mo., 29 days.
310. Foster Cornwell, died Sept. 27, 1841, aged 34 yrs.,7 mos., 24 days.
311. Isaac Cornwell, died, 1830, aged 45 yrs., 9 mos.
312. Phebe Cornwell, died May 10, 1861, aged 83 yrs., 5 mos., 20 days.
313. Moses Cornwell, died Dec., 1831, aged 50 yrs., 10 mos.
321. E (illegible) Crassman, 1748.
323. William Cornwell, died May 18, 1832, aged 33 yrs.
324. Phebe Covert,. widow of Luke, died Nov. 1, 1825, aged 67 yrs., 10 mos., 7 days.
325. Luke Covert, died March 8, 1818, aged 54 yrs., 19 days.
327. Mary Covert, dau. of Luke and Phebe, died Oct. 3, 1793, aged 9 yrs., 5 mos., 24 days.
391. Maria A. Delia Carman, died Nov. 14, 1855, aged 2 yrs., 2 mos., 28 days.
391. Anna Eliza Carman, died Nov. 16, 1855, aged 4 yrs., 8 mos., 5 days.
391. Milton W. Carman, died Nov. 20, 1855, aged 7 yrs., 11 mos., 9 days.
392. Joseph Carman, died March 14, 1843, aged 50 yrs., 9 mos.
392. Abigail Carman, wife of Joseph died March 9, 1843, aged 47 yrs.
392. David Carman, son of Joseph and Abigail, died March 8, 1843, aged 20 yrs., 5 mos
412. Elizabeth Coe, died April 10, 1824, aged 84 yrs. [Will probated Queens Co., April 13, 1824, Liber E, p. 201]
416. Catherine Carr, died April 14, 1845, aged 68 yrs., 1 mo., 14 days.
438. Mary Clowes, wife of Timothy, died April 30, 1758, aged 35 Yrs.
445. Priscilla Chadwick, dau. of Watson and Sarah, died Oct. 2, 1843, in her 5th year.
22. Phebe Dow, wife of Jacob, died Sept. 23, 1892, aged 80 yrs., 3 mos.
23. Jacob Dow, died Nov. 27, 1874, aged 68 yrs., 27 days.
79. Catherine Dikeman, dau. of Josiah and Jane, died May 18th, 1811, aged 15 yrs., 11 mos.
80. Josiah Dikeman, died Jan. 14, 1819, in his 67th year.
81. Jane Dikeman, relict of Josiah, died April 30, 1843, in the 88th year of her age.
143. Elvira B. Duryea dau. of D. Nelson Duryea, died July 31, 1868, aged 6 mos., 25 days.
144. Parmelia Bedell Duryea, wife of D. Nelson Duryea, died Jan. 13, 1868, aged 30 yrs.
169. Ann Duryea, wife of George, died Jan. 11, 1855, aged 74 Yrs., 4 mos, 25 days.
170. Jacob S. Duryea, died Nov. 17, 1853, in his 55th year.
171. George Duryea, died Dec. 15, 1840, aged 68 yrs.
195. David Doty, died May 18, 1848, aged 65 yrs., 5 mos., 15 days.
196. Phebe Doty, wife of David, died Dec. 12, 1866, aged 83 yrs.
244. Adaline DeWolf, dau. of Herlin and Elsey, died Dec. 26, 1850, aged 3 yrs., 10 mos., 3 days.
279. Eliza Dollinger, died Dec. 22, 1854 aged 41 yrs.
357. Catharine Dougherty, wife of John, died Sept 14, 1867, aged 56 yrs.
364. George Duryea, son of Aaron and Mary, died Sept. 17, 1857, aged 68 yrs., 2 mos., 12 days.
365. Maria Duryea, wife of George, died March 24, 1838, aged 39 yrs., 4 mos.
366. Jacob Duryea, son of George and Maria, died Sept. 3, 1838, aged 7 mos., 22 days.
369. Jonas Denton, died Aug.15, 1830, aged 62 yrs., 9 mos.
370. Elizabeth Duryea, dau. of George. and Norah, died Sept. 27, 1832.
370. Mary Loretta Duryea dau. of George and Norah, died Feb. 2, 1938, aged 1 yr. 9 mos, 11 days
372. Loretta Denton, wife of James, died Sept 8, 1829, aged 63 yrs., 4 mos.
373. Abraham J. Duryea, died March 18, 1864, aged 29 yrs., 10 mos., 2 days.
373. George Edward Durvea, son of Abraham J. and Susan, died Jan. 19, 1867, aged 5 Yrs., 4 mos., 14 days.
375. Cornell Denton, son of Joseph and Rachel, died March 31, 1851, aged 62 yrs., 1 mo., 22 days.
376. Ann C. Denton, died Dec. 26, 1847, aged 49 yrs-
377. Sarah Denton, wife of Cornell, died Feb. 13, 1865, aged 76 yrs., 6 mos., 12 days.
378. Rachel Denton, wife of Joseph, died June 22, 1839, aged 77 Yrs., 8 mos., 24 days. [Will proved Queens Co., Dec. 6, 1839, Liber I, p. 225]
379. Joseph Denton, died Feb. 7, 1831, aged 74 yrs., 2 mos., 27 days. [Will proved Queens Co., March 14, 1831, Liber G, p. 67]
407. Ann Dorlon, died Feb. 28, 1849, aged 65 yrs., 2 mos., 3 days.
409. Oliver Dorlon, died June 3, 1837, aged 51 yrs., 25 days.
419. Nancy Denton wife of Benjamin, died Feb. 23, 1808, aged (obliterated)
437. Abigail Dorlon, dau. of Morris and Phebe, died July 31, 1805, in 21st yr. of her age.
439. Sarah Dorlon, dau. of Joseph and Anna, died Sept. 16, 1810, aged 31 yrs., 7 mos., 9 days.
448. Jule Stephens Dorlon, dau. of Morris and Phebe, died May 4, aged 5 yrs.
451. Mary Dorlond, wife of John, died Sept. 9, 1749, aged 56 yrs.
506. William Denton, died Dec. 1, 1840, aged 71 yrs.
507. Hannah Elizabeth Denton, dau. of Samuel and Catherine, died July 3, 1847, aged 17 yrs., 8 mos., 25 days.
192. Mary Elderd, dau. of Israel and Anna, died Aug. 31, 1794, aged 12 yrs.
197. Jane Elderd, dau. of Israel and Anna, died Jan. 2, 1846, aged 77 Yrs.
241a. William Ellison, died March 13, 1838, aged 77 Yrs. 3 mos., 22 days.
241b. Freelove Ellison, wife of William, died Jan. 31, 1814, aged 62 yrs.
467. Mary Ellison, died April 21, 1791, aged 44 yrs., 17 days.
514. Robert Ellison, died Oct. 23, 1813, in his 40th year.
515. Charles Ellison, drowned Nov. 5, 1813, aged 36 yrs.
125. Julia Norman, wife of John Norman, and dau. of William and Jemima Foster, died Nov. 29, 1824 aged 31 yrs., 6 mos., 28 days.
210. Eliza Fisher, wife of Jacob, died March 26, 1843, aged 35 Yrs.
441. George Washington Frost, son of Caleb S. and Anna, died Feb. 20, 1848, aged 5yrs, 3 mos 20 days.
463. Henry Fowler, died May 22, 1813, aged 36 yrs., 4 mos., 22 days
474. William Fowler, died Sept. 11, 1857, aged 76 yrs., 6 mos., 6 days.
475. Mary Fowler, wife of William, died March 4, 1851, aged 67 yrs.,8 mos.
476. Jeremiah L. Fowler, died June 7, 1855, aged 50 Yrs., 3 mos., 24 days.
477. Elizabeth Fowler, wife of Jeremiah L., died Dec. 3, 1840, aged 53 yrs.,1 mo., 1 day.
478. W. Fowler, son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth, died Dec. 21, 1837, aged 5 mos.,15 days.
479. Elizabeth Fowler, dau. of Jeremiah and Elizabeth, died July 22, 1837, aged 3 mos., 9 days.
480. Sarah Lavina Fowler, dau. of Jeremiah and Elizabeth, died Oct. 5, 1836, aged 14 mos., 12 days.
491. Sylvester Fowler, son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth, died March 28, 1831, aged 13 mos, 22 days.
482. Emma Louisa Fowler, dau. of Jeremiah and Elizabeth, died Nov. 25, 1846, aged 9 yrs., 2 mos.
483. Susan L. Fowler, dau. of William and Mary, died July 26, 1846, aged 19 yrs, 9 mos.
484. Hannah Fowler, dau. of William and Mary, died Oct. 3, 1826, aged 12 yrs., 7 mos.,19 days.
485. Mary Fowler, dau. of William and Mary, died Sept. 16, 1826, aged 10 yrs., 4 mos., 24 days.
486. John Fowler, son of William and Mary, died Aug. 10, 1826, aged 2 yrs., 1 mo., 16 days.
487. Letty Fowler, dau. of William and Mary, died Oct. 6, 1821, aged 2 yrs., 8 mos., 11 days.
488. Anna, E. Fowler, dau. of Simeon L. and Sarah E., died March 5, 1852, aged 20 yrs.
489. Sarah Matilda Fowler, dau. of Simeon L. and Sarah E., died Sept. 8,1838, aged 1 mo.,18 days.
490. Catharine U. Fowler, dau. of Simeon L. and Sarah E., died March 8, 1831, aged 10 mos., 21 days.
491. Alexander Fowler, died Dec. 6, 1835, aged 57 yrs., 9 mos., 6 days.
504. Sarah Eliza Fowler, wife of Simeon L., died Feb. 24, 1839, aged 29 yrs., 2 mos., 21 days.
508. Felix Fowler, died Nov. 30, 1801, aged 64 3yrs.
509. Edwin Fowler (stone broken), died Dec. 9, 1824, aged 6 mos., 9 days.
511. James Fowler, died Dec. 12, 1825, aged 26 yrs.
88. William Golder, son of Joseph, died July 8, 1826, aged 7 Yrs., 7 mos.
184.Gilmore, died Oct. 10, 1826, aged 9 mos., 15 days.
184. Elizabeth Gilmore, died April 22, 1835 (or 1836), aged 1 yr., 2 mos., 8 days.
274. Eliza Grey, wife of Luke, died March 25, 1866, aged 78 yrs., 5 mos., 7 days.
297. Marium Gildersleave, wife of George, died June 21, 1833, aged 71 yrs., 4 mos., 17 days.
298. George Gildersleave, died April 17, 1815, aged 46 yrs., 7 mos- [Will proved Queens Co., May 1, 1815, Liber C, p. 420]
299. Elizabeth Gildersleave, dau. of Josiah and Elizabeth, died Sept. 3, 1822, aged 2 Yrs., 3 wks., 3 days.
300. John Gildersleave , son of Wright and Phebe, died July 11, 1844, aged 7 Yrs., 1 mo., 22 days.
301. Catherine Gildersleave, dau. of George and Marium, died Jan. 2, 1814, aged 19 yrs., 9 mos., 10 days.
302. Elizabeth Gildersleave, dau. of George and Marium, died Aug. 7, 1812, aged 21 yrs., 10 mos., 7 days.
338. John Gildersleeve, died Dec. 31, 1825, aged 58 yrs., 8 mos.
339. John Gilderleeve, died July 21, 1843, aged 43 Yrs., 3 mos.,10 days.
340. William Gildersleeve, son of John and Elizabeth died June 29, 1847, aged 18 yrs.
354. Rebecca Gildersleeve, died April 18, 1831, aged 52 yrs., 7 mos.
398. Abigail Gould, died June 26, 1848, aged 76 yrs-, 1 mo., 7 days.
519. John Golder, died Oct. 11, 1863, aged 42 yrs.
520. Jacobus Golder, died Nov. 26, 1848, aged 73 yrs.. 2 mos., 5 days.
521. Abigail Golder, died Jan. 8, 1866, 88 yrs.
53. Delia Hopper (illegible)
141. Thomas Hicks, died June 4, 1856, aged 79 yrs., 10 mos., 3 days.
142. Sarah Hicks, wife of Thomas, died Oct. 15, 1840, aged. 56 yrs., 8 mos, 24 days.
176. Jacob Hubbs, died Dec. 9, 1834, aged 46 yrs.
177. Mary Hubbs, wife of Jacob, died Jan. 3, 1835, aged 51 yrs.
216. John Hewlett, died Nov. 8, 1843, aged 78 yrs., 7 mos., 10 days.
215. Martha Hewlett, wife of John, died Sept. 23, 1841, aged 69 yrs., 10 mos., 11 days.
217. Richard Hewlett, died Sept. 18, 1794, aged 48 yrs. (Will proved Queens Co., April 14, 1795, Liber A, p. 255.]
218. Martha Hewlett, wife of Richard died March 15, 1835, aged 83 yrs.
236. Susannah Hewlett, dau. of George and Susannah, died Aug. 22, 1780, aged 8 yrs., 8 mos., 12 days.
237. Benjamin Hewlett, died Aug. 16, 1782, aged 66 yrs., 11 mos., 3 days.
238 Sarah Hewlett, wife of Benjamin, died May 22, 1802, aged 85 yrs.[Will proved Queens Co., Dec.15, 1802, Liber B, p. 132]
240. Hannah Hewlett, dau. of Benjamin and Susannah, died Aug. 11, 1809 aged 57 yrs., 11 Wk., 2 days. [Will proved Queens Co., March 12, 1810, Liber C, p. 113]
259. John J. Hewlett, died Sept. 17, 1862, aged 87 Yrs., 1 mo., 14 days.
260. Jane Hewlett, wife of John J., died Sept. 25, 1827, aged 35 yrs., 8 mos, 23 days.
261. Elizabeth Hewlett, wife of John L., died March 20, 1812, aged 26 yrs 11 mos., 12 days.
262. John Hewlett, son of John and Elizabeth, died Apr. 5, 1809, aged 8 yrs., 3 mos., 18 days.
263. Abigail Hewlett, dau. of William and Elizabeth, died June 7, 1822, aged 27 yrs., 3 mos., 20 days.
264. William Hewlett, son of John and Elizabeth, died Sept 21, 1823, aged 15 yrs., 10 mos., 11 days.
266. Ann Hewlett, died Feb. 13, 1860, aged 86 yrs., 5 mos., 21 days.
267. Nancy Hewlett, dau. of John and Phebe Simonson, died Sept. 11, 1833, aged 21 yrs., 11 mos., 6 days.
270. Phebe Hewlett, dau. of George, died Sept 17, 1757, aged 36 yrs.
326. Martin Hulce, son of Thomas and Martha, died Jan. 3, 1813, aged 5 yrs.
396. Ann Hutchins, wife of Gilbert B., died June 20,,1838, aged 51 yrs.
421. Phebe Hewlett, wife of Richard, and dau. of Morris and Phebe Dorlon, died Sept 11, 1848, aged 61 yrs., 26 days.
436. Elizabeth Hendrickson. widow of Isaac, died Jan. 21, 1834 (or June 21, 1851) in her 79th yr.
50l. Townsend N. Hewlett, son of Oliver D. and Effy, died Sept. 28, 1837, aged 8 yrs., 8 mos., 7 days.
503. Cornelia Hewlett, wife of Charles D., died Oct. 30, 1824, aged 21 yrs., 18 days.

INSCRIPTIONS FROM HEMPSTEAD'S OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND.

 Contributed by John Dean Fish,
36 Greenwich Street, Hempstead. L. I.
Corresponding Member of the New York Genealogical and Biographical
Society.

 (Continued from Vol. LIV, p. 209, of the Record) p> 212. Rachel Jackson,wife of Samuel, died Dec. 29, 1846, aged 65 yrs.
213. Samuel Jackson, died Sept. 16, 1852, aged 70 yrs.
122. Eliza Keaton, wife of John D., died April 3, 1862, aged 46 yrs.
374. Edwin Cornell Kirby, son. of Rev. Richard and Rachel, died July 27,1851, aged 4 Yrs., 3 mos.
12. Benjamin Lester, died June 16, 1811, in the 54th year of his age.
13. Sarah Lester. wife of Benjamin, died Aug. 30, 1842, aged 78 Yrs., 7mos., 24 days.
*34. Arravilla P. Losee, wife of Alexander, died Apr. 15, 1855, aged 29 yrs.,10 mos., 10 days.
102. Frances Lawrence, wife of Lawrence, died Sept. 17, 1832, aged 38 yrs., 7 mos., 20 days.
211. Sarah Ann Leach, wife of Oliver, died June 2, 1829, aged 22 yrs., 7 mos., 12 days.
232. Willie Lawrence, son of W. H. and Jane E., died March 11, 1862, aged 5 yrs., 7 mos., 2 days.
233. Addie Lawrence, dau. of W. H. and Jane E., died May 30, 1863, aged 1 yr., 7 mos.,11 days.
234. Washington Larkin, son of John and Margaret, died Sept. 13, 1842, aged 1 yr., 2 mos., 9 days.
235. David Losee, died Oct. 5, 1828, aged 87 Yrs.
367. Isabella Lovell, died Apr. 20, 1863, aged 18 yrs., 6 mos.
368. Eliza Lovell, died Aug. 3, 1863, aged 20 yrs.
459. Hannah Langdon, 1800. (Red sand-stone. Obliterated).
500. George Losea, son of Valentine and Mary, died Apr. 21, 1812, aged 2 yrs.
*32. Esther Mollineaux, wife of Henry, died Nov. 11, 1852, aged 29 yrs., 8 mos., 16 days.
*33. Henry Mollineaux, died Nov. 2, 1848, aged 50 yrs.
96. Mary Mott, wife of Benjamin, died. Jan. 17, 1864, aged 70 yrs., 2 mos.
97. Benjamin Mott, died Jan. 19, 1852, aged 63 yrs., 10 mos., 26 days.
99. Mary Ann Matthews, died Sept 27, 1845, aged 27 yrs., 3 mos., 27 days.
114. Daniel B. Mott, son of Samuel and Cozier, died Jan. 1, 1858, aged 15yrs., 9 mos., 1 day.
116. Elijah Mott, died Sept. 3, 1864, aged 68 yrs., 1 mo., 3 days.
118. Samuel Mott, died July 12, 1851, aged 39 yrs.
119. William Mott, died Aug. 18, 1850, aged 28 yrs.
137. Willett Mott, died Dec. 16, 1824, aged 49 yrs., 2 mos., 4 days.
138. Hannah Mott, wife of Willett, died March 6, 1812, aged 33 yrs, 3 mos., 3 days.
139. Deborah Mott, wife of Willett, died Oct. 6, 1801, aged 23 yrs., 6 mos., 6 days.
140. Sylvanus Mott, son of Willett and Deborah, died Jan. 19, 1837, aged 37 yrs.
150. Daniel Moore, died Sept 10, 1866, aged 31 Yrs., 7 mos., 4 days.
308. Samuel Mott, died Feb. 15, 1736-7, in the 31st year of his age. [Will proved New York Countv, March 26. 1737, Liber 13, P 59]
402. Peggy Miller, widow of Samuel, died Jan. 18, 1848, aged 64. yrs., 9 mos. [Will proved Queens County, Feb. 22, 1848, Liber I, P. 424] Miller, died March 11, 1847, aged 72 yrs.
443. Hannah Morrell, relict of Joseph, died Feb. 21, 1852, aged 55 yrs., 2mos., 24 days.
245. William C. Nichols, died Jan. 26, 1832, aged 28 yrs., 8 mos., 12 days.
248. William Nichols, died March10, 1824 aged 51 yrs., 1 day.
249. Sarah Nichols, wife of William, died Aug. 3, 1851, aged 73 yrs.
282. Joseph D. Nichols, died July 28, 1828, aged 21 yrs., 8 days.
283. Samuel Nichols, died Apr. 8, 1798, aged 65 yrs., 1 mo., 20 days. [Will proved Queens County, May 19, 1798, Liber A, p. 427].
284. Freelove Nichols, died May 28, 1822, aged 72 yrs., 2 mos., 6 days. [Will proved Queens County, May 30, 1822, Liber E, p. 761].
522. Luther G. Noon, died June 16, 1831, aged 27 Yrs., 4 mos., 28 days.
523. William Noon, died Dec. 5, 1855, aged 55 yrs., 4 mos., 21 days.
24. Mary Pettit, wife of Benjamin, died July 5, 1869, aged 77 yrs., 4 mos.,1 day.
25. Benjamin Pettit, died Aug. 11, 1865, aged 74 Yrs., 1mo., 5 days. [Will proved Oct. 8, 1832, Queens County, Liber G, p. 212].
26. Benjamin Pettit, died Aug. 12, 1832, aged 80 yrs., 4 mos., 20 days.
65. Michael Pettit, died Sept. 1, 1812, aged 67 yrs., 11 days. [ Will proved Queens County, Nov. 9, 1812, Liber C, p. 249].
66. Sarah Pettit, relict of Michael, died Apr. 25, 1845, aged 92 yrs., 11 days.[Will proved Queens County, Dec. 10, 1845, Liber I, p. 362].
67. Phebe Pettit, dau. of Michael and Sarah, died Dec. 18, 1813, aged 35 yrs., 5 mos.
27. Phebe Pettit, wife of Benjamin, died March 18,, 1857, aged 81 yrs. 2 Mos., 4. days.
*46. Sarah Elizabeth Pettit, wife of Elbert, died Dec. 29, 1848, aged. 23 1 Mo., 20 days.
*47. George W. Pettit, died Dec. 8, 1881, aged 23 yrs., 6 Mos., 23 days.
*55b. Samuel Pettit, son of Joseph and Phebe, died Oct. 27, 1838, aged l0 Yrs., 4 Mos'
78. John Pettit, son of Joseph and Kiziah, died Sept. 20, 1791, aged 13 mos., 16 days.
103. Ruth Peters, wife of Valentine, died Aug. 14, 1783, aged 62 yrs., 8 mos., 26 days.
104. Edward Peters, died March 17, 1780, aged 52 yrs., 2 days.
105. Valentine H. Peters, died Oct. 6, 1786, aged 70 yrs., 1 Mo., 26
days. [Will proved New York County, October 23, 1786, Liber 39, p. 320].
106. John Peters, died Dec. 10,1806 aged 85 yrs., 9 mos., 15 days.
107. Elizabeth Peters, died Aug. 14,1797, aged 12 Yrs., 4 mos., 5 days.
108. John Peters, died Dec. 10, 1832, aged 72 yrs., 9 mos. (Will provedQueens County, Feb. 4, 1833, Liber G, P. 259].
109. Rhoda Peters, wife of John, died Nov. 7, 1849, aged 86 yrs. [Will proved Queens County, Nov. 26, 1849, Liber I, P. 4.57. Will dated Oct. 29, 1845].
115. Deborah Mott Phillips, wife of Charles G., died June 6, 1842, aged 19 yrs., 7 Mos., 2 days.
116. Mary Deborah Phillips, dau. of Charles G. and Deborah, died July 1.9,, 1842, aged 1 Mo., 27 days.
129. Maria Peterson, wife of Nicholas, died Oct. 4, 1852, aged 31 yrs.
151. William M. Parker, died Sept. 4, 1860, aged 75 Yrs.
166. Sarah Pettit, wife of Barnabas, died March 10, 1853, aged 63 yrs., 11 mos., l0 days.
167. Barnabas Pettit, died Nov. 21, 1864, aged 82 yrs., 1 Mo., 1 day. [Will proved January 30, 1865, Queens County, Liber 12, p. 122].
172. James Place, died Aug. __, 1799. (Age not given).
172. Sarah Smith Place, wife of James, died Feb. 3, 1838, aged 83 yrs.. 29 days.
174. Thomas Place, died Feb. 1, 1848, aged 54. yrs., 10 mos., 12 days.
175. Esther Probasco Place, died May 7, 1838, aged 44 yrs., l0 Mos.
256. Phebe Place, wife of Thomas, died Nov. 27, 1849, aged 67 yrs., 10 mos., 21 days.
257. Thomas Place, died Jan. 31, 1852, aged 72 yrs., 2 MOS.
296. Joshua Place, died Nov. 13, 1826, aged 50 Yrs., 7 mos., 29 days.
318. Elizabeth Pearsall, wife of Henry Pearsall, died Aug. 15, 1799, aged 34 Yrs.
319. Philip S. Platt, born Jan. 14, 1732, died May 23, 1801.
332. James Pine, died Jan. 5,1797, aged 65 yrs., 11 days.. [Will proved Jan.29, 1797, Queens County, Liber A, P. 322].
333. Anna Pine, wife of James, died May 24, 1796, aged 63 yrs., 1 Mo., 16 days.
334. John Pettit. died Sept 1, 1802, in his 80th yr. [Will proved Queens County, May 28, 1803, Liber B, p.163].
336. Elizabeth Pettit, wife of John, died Feb. (or Jan.) 29, 1821, aged 93yrs., 10 Mos. days.
344. William S. Painter, son of William and Ann, died Sept 8, 1864, age 17 yrs., 2 Mos., 21 days.
390. Pierce Poole, died March 27, 1808, aged 28 yrs., 1 Mo., 27 days.
420. Elizabeth A. Powell, wife of Mordecai S., died Oct 7,1848, aged 31 yrs., 1 Mo., 18 days.
*44. Mary Ann Ripley, wife of Henry S., and three sons, died Feb. 5, 1 aged 31 yrs., 8 mos., 18 days.
*45. Abigail Ripley, second wife of Henry S., died June 14, 1857, aged 50 yrs., 4 mos. 15 days.
50. Sarah Rushmore, wife of Benjamin, died Sept. 17, 1812, aged 22 yrs., 9 mos., 4 days.
178. Phebe Raynor, wife of James, died Aug. 5, 1836, aged 55 yrs., 6 mos., 20, days.
179. Carman Raynor, died Feb. 4, 1841, aged 31 yrs., 8 mos, 9 days.
181. Gilbert T. Raynor, died July 16, 1833, aged 26 yrs., 10 Mos., 26 days.
182. Sarah Raynor, wife of Gilbert, died Aug. 19, 1835, aged 65 yrs., 6 mos., 22 days.
200. Willet Raynor, died Feb. 9, 1856, aged 91 yrs. [Will proved September 8, 1856, Queens County, Liber 7, P- 332].
201. Elijah Raynor, died March 1, 1818, aged 83 M. [Will proved Queens County, May 13, 1818, Liber D, p. 1471.
202. Gilbert Raynor, died Apr. 2, 1832, aged 66 yrs.
205. John Raynor, died March 14, 1851, aged 38 Yrs., 7 mos. 17 days
206. Joseph Raynor, died Jan. 27, 1845, aged 34 yrs. [Will proved February 21, 1845, Queens County, Liber 3, P. 423].
207. Letty Raynor, wife of Joseph, died Oct. 31, 1845, aged 32 yrs.
208. Rebecca Raynor, wife of Jacob, died Feb. 14, 1855, aged 86 yrs., 3 days
221. William Raynor, died Sept. 14, 1814, aged 48 yrs, 12 days.
222. Joseph Raynor, died Dec. 29, 1812, aged 84 yrs. [Will proved Queens County, March 10, 1813, Liber C, P. 267]
123. Thomas Raynor, died Dec. 2, 1849, aged 78 yrs., 6 mos.
224. Ann Raynor, wife of Thomas, died Jan. 4, 1830, aged 52 yrs., 4 Mos,. 17 days.
225. Nathan H. Raynor, died March 8, 1844, aged 25 yrs., 4 mos., 4 days.
226. George Raynor, died Oct. 26, 1844, aged 45 yrs. (Will proved December 14, 1844, Queens County, Liber 3, P. 399]
227. Gilson Raynor, died Sept. 26. 1840, aged 24. yrs.
228. Eveline Raynor, wife of Elijah, died Nov. 17, 1829, aged 61 yrs., 6 mos., 24 days.
229. Elijah Raynor, died June 2, 1844, aged 86 yrs., 2 Mos., 12 days.
230. Joseph Raynor, died Sept 23, 1839, aged 77 yrs., 6 Mos., 27 days. [Will proved November 11. 1839, Queens County, Liber 2, p. 159].
242. Nancy Raynor, wife of Benjamin,.died Feb. 12, 1813, aged 42-yrs., 1 day.
243. Benjamin Raynor, died Dec. 10, 1853, aged 84 yrs, 7 mos., 1 day.
253. Mary Raynor, died Apr. 2, 1824, aged 74 yrs.
254. Elizabeth Raynor, died Oct. 30, 1819, aged 69 yrs.
271. Ursula Remsen, wife of George, and relict of Moses Benjamin, died Apr. 19, 1866, aged 61 yrs., 9 Mos.. 28 days.
275. William Raynor, died Feb. 13, 1826, aged 30 yrs. [Will proved Queens County, June 20. 1827, Liber E, P- 540].
276. Fanny Raynor, wife of Benjamin, died July 8, 1847, aged 29 yrs.
277. John Rhodes. died Apr. 12, 1870, aged 81 yrs., 8 mos., 14 days.
278. Ann Rhodes, died March 21, 1865, aged 73 yrs., 7 mos-, 3 days.
280. Samuel Rhodes. son of John, died May 25, 1821, aged 0 yrs.
281. Ellen Rhodes, dau. of John, died May 13, 1827
393. Ruth Raynor, died Oct 15, 1853, aged 85 yrs.
394. John Raynor, died June 30, 1842, aged 76 yrs. [Will proved July, 1842,, Queens County, Liber 3, P- 391
395. John Rushmore, died Nov. 26, 1838, in his 88th yr. [Will proved* February, 13, 1839, Queens County, Liber 2, p. 631]
397. Carman Rushmore and Hannah Rushmore, his wife, who both departed this life on the 30th Oct., 1812. Carman Rushmore in the 88th year of his age, and Hannah Rushmore in the 84th year of her age. [Carman Rushmore's will proved Queens County, Nov. 19, 1812. Liber C, p. 251].
399. Rebecca Rushmore, wife of Mervin, died Dec. 8, 1828, in her 36th year
400. William Rushmore, died Aug. 4, 1796, aged 51 Yrs., 10 Mos.
§471. Whitehead Raynor, died Jan. 21, 1815 (?], aged 70 yrs., 2 mos., 11 days. [Will proved February 21, 1845, Queens County, Liber 3, P- 421]
472. Mary Raynor, wife of Whitehead, died March 19, 1851, aged 74 yrs., 5 Mos., 26 days.
16. Rebecca Stevenson, died June 16, 1837, aged 34 yrs., 8 mos.
19. David Sammis, died June 5, 1801, aged 48 yrs., 2 days. (Will proved Queens County, June 23, 1801, Liber B, p. 60].
*36. Mary Elizabeth Sammis, dau. of Nehemiah and Phebe, died June 1835, aged 17 Yrs., 10 Mos., 21 days.
*37. Stephen Sammis, died Nov. 16, 1820, aged 34 Yrs. § Probably should read, died January 21, 1845.
*38. Willey Sammis, son of Stephen and Elizabeth (no date), aged 2. yrs, 1 Mo., 23 days.
39. Elizabeth Sammis, wife of Stephen, died Dec. 7, 1837, aged 56 yrs.
48. Jerusha Sammis, wife of Nehemiah, died March 15, 1802, aged 72 yrs.
48. Nehemiah Sammis, died Oct. 17, 1803, aged 79 yrs.
49. Martha Sammis, dau. of David and Mary, died Apr. 12, 1810, aged 19 yrs., 1 Mo., 23 days.
68. William Simonson, died Jan. 3, 1835, aged 35 yrs., 11 mos.
69. Laton Simonson, son of Laton and Elizabeth, died Sept 6, 1814, aged 8 Mos., 26 days.
7o. Valentine Simonson, son of Laton and Elizabeth, died May 3, 1829 aged 8 yrs., 11 mos.
71. Laton Simonson, died Sept 12, 1843, aged 68 Yrs., 7 mos.
72. Elizabeth Simonson, wife of Laton, died Oct. 23, 1854, aged 78 Yrs-, 8 mos., 19 days.
73. Charles Simonson, died Jan. 3, 1861, aged 85 yrs.
74. Hannah Simonson, dau. of Charles and Phebe, died July 16, 1813, aged 10 yrs., 11 mos., 15 days.
123. Rescum Sweet, died Sept. 23, 1841, aged 86 Yrs., 4 Mos., 25 days.
124. (illegible) Sweet, died March 2, 1826, aged 75 Yrs., 11 mos., II days.
130. James Shaw, died Nov. 15, 1850, aged 24 yrs., 9 Mos. ,58. Albert R. Sands, son of Ambrose and Anna C., died Nov. 29, 1858, aged 10 Mos., 2 days.
186. Walter S. Simonson, son of Mott and Mahaley, died Apr. 7, 1855, aged 6 Yrs., 4 mos., 8 days.
187. Abraham Simonson, son of Mott and Mahaley, died March 17, 1855, aged 3 yrs., 7 Mos., 19 days.
188. Georgianna, Simonson, dau. of Mott and Mahaley, died March 17, 1855, aged 10 mos., 18 days.
189. Jordan Soper, son of Thomas and Sarah, died Feb. 13, 1851, aged 17
440. Lewis Story, died Nov. 22, 1816, aged 17 yrs., 9 mos.
455. Henry Southard, died Nov. 27, 1847, aged 34 Yrs-, 1 mo ., 14 days.
456. Augusta Southard, wife of Henry, died May 31, 1858, aged 34 yrs, 10 mos., 19 days.
457. Jacob Storey, son of Rowland and Hannah, died Jan. 13, 1810, aged 21 Yrs., 17 days.
458. Rowland Storey, died Oct. 29, 1849, aged 91 yrs., 6-mos., 11 days. [Will proved December 31, 1849, Queens County, Liber 5, p. 77].
498. Samuel Seaman, died Dec. 11, 1837, aged 96 yrs-, 4 mos- [Will proved January 15, 1838, Queens County, Liber I, P. 415]
499. Abigail Seaman, wife of Samuel, died Feb. 9, 1838, aged 84 yrs., 6 mos. [Will proved Queens County, Apr. 6, 1838, Liber 1 p. 195].
502. Benjamin D. Seaman, died Aug. 5, 1824, aged 30 Yrs-, 4 mos-, 9 days. [Will proved Queens County, Nov. 24, 1824, Liber E, p. 251].
525. Phebe W. Seaman, wife of Samuel, died Aug. 14, 1838, aged 38 yrs.
538. Phebe W. Seaman, wife of Sidney, died June 14, 1827, aged 27 Yrs.
543. ____ Seaman, wife of Sidney, died March 18, 1825, aged 26 yrs. 1. Phebe Smith, wife of Benjamin, died Aug. 8, 1835, aged 33 yrs-, 8 mos., 20 days.
2. Benjamin Smith, died Oct 12, 1854, aged 63 yrs., 9 mos., 9 days.
3. Thomas Smith, died March 2, 1821, aged 67 yrs., 6 mos., 22 days. [Will proved March 12, 1824, Queens County, Liber E, p. 195].
4. Phebe Smith, wife of Thomas, died Dec. 4, 1827, aged 67 yrs., 7 mos, 3 days.
5. Gershom Smith, died Nov. 18, 1810, aged 62 yrs., 2 mos., 29 days.
6. Augustus L. Smith, died Oct. 7, 1844, aged 51 yrs., 1 mos., 29 days.
21. Phebe Smith, wife of Natbaniel, died Aug. 14, 1852, aged 95 yrs., 2 mos., 19 days.
*51. Emma Louisa Smith, dau. of Daniel and Emma, died July 6, 1844,. aged 11 yrs., 6 days.
52. Richard Smith, and son, and brother, died Oct. 10, 1842, aged 22 yrs., 1 Mo., 29 days.
60. Fanny Smith, died Apr. 25, 1850, aged 71 yrs., 2 mos., 10 days. [Will proved July 13, 1850, Queens County, Liber 5, p.163]
61. Epenetus; Smith, died Jan. 17, 1846, aged 69 yrs., 8 mos., 15 days.
62. Charles Smith, died Nov. 15, 1813, aged 23 yrs., 6 mos., 7 days.
63. Sally R. Smith, wife of James, died Apr. 22, 1822, aged 26 yrs.
75. Charlotte Ann Smith, dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth, died Jan. 5, 1836, aged 19 Yrs., 17 days.
76. Isaac Smith, died Jan. 2, 1825, aged 71 yrs., 3 mos., 12 days. (Will probated Queens County, Apr. 30, 1825, Liber E, p. 300]
77. Elizabeth Smith, wife of Isaac, died Jan. 19, 1826, aged 63 yrs., 11 mos., 10 days.
89. Catharine Smith, wife of James, died Sept. 19, 1825, aged 23 yrs.
90. Adam Smith, died June 17, 1838, aged 77 yrs., 2 mos . 29 days. [Will proved July 23, 1838, Queens County, Liber I, p. 484].
91. Abigail Smith, died May 21, 1848, aged 87 yrs., 11 mos., 8 days. [Will proved July 26, 1848, Queens County, Liber 4, P. 354].
92. James Smith, fell a victim to the epidemic, Aug. 17, 1803, aged 20 yrs., 5 mos., 18 days.
93. Benjamin Smith, died Feb. 20, 1820, aged 62 yrs., 7 mos., 11 days.
94. Benjamin Smith, died March 8, 1845, aged 7 yrs., 10 mos., 2 days.
94. John Tredwell Smith, son of Benjamin and Phebe, died Aug. 29, 1819, aged 7 mos., 1 day.
94. Elizabeth Ann Smith, dau. of Benjamin. and Phebe, died. Feb, 21, 1820 aged 2 mos.
95. Elizabeth Smith, wife of Benjamin, died Feb. 26, 1824,. aged 42 yrs.
100. Mary Smith, died March 28, 1826, aged 76 yrs., 8 mos.
110. John H. Smith, son of Emery and Mary, died Oct. 25, 1858,. aged 21. yrs., 9 mos. 3 days.
113. Thomas Smith, died March 17, 1823, aged 33 Yrs.
126. Smith Raynor, died Oct. 16, 1817, aged 63 yrs., 9 mos., 10 days.
127. Thomas R. Smith, died Oct. 15, 1844, aged 32 yrs., 11 mos., 6 days.
128. James W. Smith, died Dec. 16, 1854, aged 65 yrs., 10 mos. [Will proved January 18, 1855, Queens County, Liber 6, P. 543].
134. Mary Smith, wife of Edmund, died Apr. 27, 1857, aged 87 Yrs., 3 mos.,10 days.
135. Edmund Smith, died Feb. 5, 1850, aged 82 yrs., 5 mos., 3 days. [Willproved March 8, 1850, Queens County, Liber 5, p. 94].
136. Sarah Smith, died March 5, 1857, aged 5 yrs., 7 mos., 2 days.
156. Amy Smith, died May 31, 1855, aged 59 yrs., 8 mos., 6 days.[Will of Personal proved August 2, 1858, Queens County, Liber Zp. 222] ?
157. Amy Smith, wife of Daniel, died Aug. 11, 1861, aged 89 Yrs., 7 mos., 11 days.
159. Daniel Smith, died July 2, 1816, aged 28 yrs., 11 mos., 22 days.
160. Margaret B. Smith, died June 8, 1831, aged 34 yrs., 6 mos., 4 days.
161. Amy Smith, died Oct. 3, 1832, aged 48 yrs., 4 mos., 12 days.
162. Mary Smith, dau. of Willet and Elizabeth, and Sarah Jane Thomas, died Nov. 20, 1831, aged 1 yr., 5 mos., 20 days.
164. Charles T. Smith, son of Willet and Elizabeth Montague Smith, died Feb.20, 1866, aged 21 yrs.
164. Martha Elizabeth Smith, died Oct. 12, 1867, aged 7 yrs., 5 mos., 22 days.
168. Eliza Ann Smith, dau. of Stephen and Mary (Obliterated).
185. Eliza Smith, wife of Daniel, died July 5, 1858, aged 58 yrs., 19 days.
209. Elizabeth Smith, wife of Uriah, died July 20, 1855, aged 65 years.
231. Samuel Smith, died June 11, 1850 (?), aged 56 yrs., 8 mos., 1l days. [Will proved February 28, 1850 (?), Queens County, Liber 5, p. 88] ?
304. Mary Ann Smith, wife of Richard V., died Nov. 25, aged 27 yrs., 8 mos., 20 days.
304. Mary Elizabeth Smith, dau. of Richard V. and Mary Ann, died Sept. 11, 1844, aged 1 yr., 1 Mo., 22 days.
337. Sarah Ann Smith, wife of Samuel, died Sept 6, 1807, aged 5 yrs., 10 mos., 22 days.
341. William Smith, died Feb. 4, 1864, aged 28 yrs., 19 days.
342. James William Smith, son of William and Eliza Amelia, died July 19, 1826, aged 11 mos., 2 days.
342. Mary Louisa Smith, dau. of William and Eliza Amelia, died March 18, 1929, aged 1 yr., 7 mos., 14 days.
350. Sarah P. Smith, dau. of William D. and Mary Ann, died NOV. 22, 1840, aged 9 Yrs., 4 mos.
351. Mary Ann Smith, wife of William D., died Jan. 28, 1841, aged 29 yrs., 9 mos., 6 days.
355. Collin Smith, died July 15, 1857, aged 75 Yrs.
356. Abigail Smith, died Nov. 25, 1842, aged 84 Yrs. 10 mos., 12 days. [Will proved March 9, 1843, Queens County, Liber 3, P. 130].
381. Hannah Smith, died July 17, 1851, aged 44 yrs., 9 mos., 8 days. [Will proved August 15, 1851, Queens County, Liber 3, P- 300].
424. Susan Smith, dau. of James, died March 9, 1843, aged 68 Yrs, 3 mos.
425. Ann Smith, wife of James, died Oct. 3, 1822, aged 85- yrs. [Will proved: October 8, 1822, Queens County, Liber E, p. 90].
426. James Smith, died Feb. 15, 1814, aged 89 yrs.
427. Elizabeth Cornwell Smith, dau. of James (date of death not given)., . aged 50 yrs., about
428. Joseph Smith (Stone rough and illegible).
429. Mary Smith (Stone rough and illegible).
442. Eliza Smith, wife of Ira B., died July 18, 1858, aged 57 yrs, 7 mos., 8 days.
449. Phebe Smith, wife of Richard B., died July 6, 1856, aged 86 yrs., 2 mos., 18 days.
450. Richard B. Smith, died June 23, 1861, aged 81 yrs., 5 mos., 8 days.
461. Jacob B. Smith, died July 26, 1850, aged 29 Yrs., 5 mos., 26 days.
497. William Smith, died Apr. 12,. 1824, aged 28 yrs., 11 mos., 2 days.
*55. Emily Tredwell, dau. of Timothy and Lorana, died Sept. 16, 1845, aged 13 days.
*56. John Tredwell, died Aug. 15, 1853, aged 80 yrs., 8 -days. [Will proved January 11, 1854, Queens County, Liber 6, P. 233].
*57. Abigail Tredwell, wife of John, died Dec. 4, 1859, aged 79 yrs., 6 mos.
*58. Hannah Tredwell, died Dec. 20, 1875, aged 84 yrs.
*59. Samuel Tredwell, died Aug. 12, 1866, aged 82 yrs.
162. Sarah Jane Thomas, dau. of Charles and Letitia, and Mary Smith, died Nov. 22, 1836, aged 9 mos., 26 days.
214. Phebe Toffey,. died Nov. 21, 1820, aged 76 yrs., 9 days.
219. Hannah Toffey,. wife of John, died Apr. 25, 1798, in. her 86th yr.
220. John Toffey,, died Feb. 17, 1792, aged 87 Yrs- (Will proved March. 15, 1792, Queens County, Liber 4, p. 131 (or Liber A, p. 131) ].
246. Abby C. Thorp, wife of William M., died March 20, 1849, aged 44 yrs-, 2 mos., 11 days.
247. Thorp, children of - (Obliterated).
273. Sarah Jane Teller, dau. of Pierre and Catharine, died Aug. 24, 1835, aged 6 yrs., 9 mos., 4 days.
292. Susan Searing Tredwell, dau. of John S. and Abigail died Oct. 29, 1842, aged 35 Yrs., 7 mos.,. 6 days.
352. Isaac Tappan, died Aug. 29, 1852, aged 62 yrs.
447. Caroline Terry, dau. of Daniel and Abigail, died Sept. 5, 1823, aged 7 yrs., 5 mos., 15 days.
464. Sarah Ann Thomas, wife of George, died Jan. 16, 1843, aged 29 yrs., 17 days.
465. George W. Thomas, died May 17, 1855, aged 46 yrs., 2 mos., 26 days.
466. Elizabeth F. Thomas, died June 21, 1860, aged 22 yrs., 7 mos ., 20 days.
505. Abraham B. Thurston, son of Zephaniah and. Hannah F., died March 23, 1855, aged 8 mos., 23 days.
537. Anna S. Townsend, wife of James C., died Apr. 22, 1836, aged 35 yrs. 11 mos., 15 days.
343. John N. Underwood, son of John W. and Amelia, died Nov. 25, 1874, aged 4 Yrs., 4mos., 11 days.
241. Phebe Videto, died Apr. 6, 1845, aged 81 yrs., 2 mos.
303. Samuel Van Cott, died May 28, 1804, aged 10 mos., 26 days.
539. Jane Valentine, wife of Phillip, died Aug. 11, 1838, in her 84th yr.
540. Phillip Valentine, died Feb. 29, 1816, aged 74 yrs. [Will proved March 25, 1816, Queens County, Liber C, p. 481]. .
541. Richard Valentine, died Oct 29, 1812, aged 76 yrs., 10 mos., 20 days. [Will proved October 13, 1812, Queens County, Liber C, p. 239
542. Phebe Valentine, wife of Richard, died June 12, 1800, aged 42 yrs., 7 mos., 25 days.
14. Benjamin Wiggins, died in Feb., 1812, in the 77th yr. of his. age. [Will proved March 3, 1812, Queens County, Liber C, p. 196]
15. Thomas Wiggins, died in Aug., 1811, in the 79th yr. of his, age. [Will proved March 3, 1812, Queens County, Liber C, p. 195].
29. Elizabeth Wright, wife of Joseph S., died Feb. 24, 1864, aged 77 yrs. 2 mos., 7 days.
29. Joseph Skidmore Wright, died Feb. 13, 1843, aged 59 yrs., 2 mos., 17 days. [Will proved March 4, 1845, Queens County, Liber 3, p. 123]
30. Frances Nesbit Webster, dau. of Rev. Charles and Jane W., died Oct. 11, 1834, aged 5 yrs., 10 mos., 6 days.
31. Edward Webster, son of Rev. Charles and Jane W., died June 21, 1824, an infant
84 Sarah Ann Whitaker, wife of Hiram A., died March 29, 1852, aged 43 yrs.
85. Hannah Whitaker, died May 6, 1849, aged 90 yrs.
101. Deborah Weeks, died Nov. 9, 1836, aged 18 yrs., 6 mos., 3 days.
120. Richard Weeks, died Nov. -, 1838-
121. Rebecca Weeks, wife of Richard, died Aug. 19, 1866, aged 77 Yrs., 10 mos.
155. Thomas Wood, son of Matthias and Eliza, died Aug. 16, 1857, aged 13 days.
180. Mercy Whitmore, dau. of Timothy and Lydia, died Apr. 29, 1821, aged 35 yrs., 6 mos., 18 days.
199. James G. Watts, died June 23, 1834, aged 43 yrs.
446. John Wood, died Nov. 18, 1853, in his 79th yr. [Will proved December 19, 1853, Queens County, Liber 6, P. 224].
462. William Wood, died Oct. 10, 1844, aged 75 yrs., 1 Mo., 16 days. [Will proved February 11, 1845, Queens County, Liber 3, P. 415].
468. Mary Whaley, wife of Michael, died March 16, 1861, aged 69 yrs., 11 mos., 3 days.
510. Samuel Weekes, died Sept 18, 1857, aged 69 yrs., 7 mos., 26 days.
516. Walter Whaley, died Oct. 10, 1853, aged 71 yrs., 7 mos., 14 days.
517. Sarah Mariah Whaley, wife of Albert, died Nov. 29,1850, aged 23 yrs., 11 mos., 12 days.
518. Harriet S. Whaley, wife of Daniel, died March 16, 1856, aged 54 Yrs., 11 mos., 9 days.
519. Phebe Eliza Whaley, died May 14, 1856, aged 20 Yrs., 4 mos., 21 days.
524. Mary Williams, died Oct. 25, 1854, aged 62 yrs., 24 days. [Will proved January 9, 1855, Queens County, Liber 6, p. 447].
526. Cornwell Williams, died Feb. 8, 1852, aged 28 yrs., 2 mos.
527. Anna D. Williams, died Sept. 10, 1847, aged 29 yrs., 6 mos., 10 days.
528. Richard Williams, died Sept. 3, 1852, aged 69 yrs., 18 days.,
529. Abigail Williams, wife of Richard, died Feb; 3, 1837, aged 51 Yrs- , 9 mos., 15 days.
530. Susanna C. Williams, wife of Austin, died May 2, 1847, aged 74 yrs., 2mos., 17 days. [Will proved June 22, 1841, Queens County, Liber 4, P. 209].
531. John Joseph Williams, son of Joseph G. and Mary E., died Dec. 15; 1852. aged 7 weeks.
532. Grace Berrien Williams, dau. of Joseph G. and Mary E., died Jan. 21, 1854, aged 2 mos., 18 days.
533. Zoraide R. Williams, wife of William, died July 11, 1819, aged 69 yrs.
534. Austin Williams, died Sept 27, 1829, aged 73: yrs., 2 mos., 24 days. [Will proved October 6, 1829, Queens. County, Liber F, p. 305].
535. William Williams, died May 26, 1807, aged. 55 yrs., 6 mos.
536. Edward G. Williams son of Austin. and Zoraide died. Dec.27, 1845 aged 28 yrs, 3 mos., 22 days.
268. "G. Y. H. [George Hewlett] 1722, ae. 88".
269. "M. H. [Mary (Baylis) Hewlett] 1733- ae- 78"
406. "R. S. [Richard Spragg] 1711" (Or 1717)
410. "I. B., 1754".

 There were twenty-seven other stones, some of them rough field stones, and some which had become broken and defaced, whose inscriptions at the time when they were covered were so defective and imperfect as to give no means of identifying the persons for whom they were originally erected. The location of these graves is indicated on the Town Clerks map by the numbers 35, 55a, 235, 241c, 322, 330, 331, 358, 359, 362, 380, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 401, 406,409, 410, 413, 414, 415, 433, 460, 473 and 493.

ADDITIONAL PROBATE REFERENCES relative to individuals whose remains were interred in the Old Town Burial Ground, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y., and whose grave stone inscriptions were published in the July, 1923 issue of this publication:

 P. 203, No. 131, James Akely; will proved March 31, 1853, Jamaica, Liber 6. p. 70.
P. 204, No. 495, William Allen; will proved Oct. 25, 1841, Queens, Liber 3, p. 200.
P. 204, No. 83, Phebe Bliss; will proved Feb. 21,, 1867, Queens, Liber 14, p. 59.
P. 206, No. 310, Foster Cornwell; will proved Jan. 12, 1842, Queens, Liber 2, p. 468.
P. 206, No. 313, Moses Cornwell; will proved. March 5, 1831, Queens, Liber G, p. 65.
P. 206, No. 323, William Cornwell; will proved. May 28, 1832, Queens,. Liber G, p. 191.
P. 206, No. 17, George Duryea; will proved Jan. 2, 1846, Queens, Liber 4. p. 52.
P. 207, No. 369, Jonas Denton; will proved March 14, 1831, Queens, Liber G, p. 67.
P. 207, No. 197, Jane Elderd; will proved March 30 , 1846, Queens, Liber 4 p. 66.
P. 207, No. 241a, William Ellison; will proved May 19, 1838, Queens, Liber I, p. 463.
P. 208, No. 476, Jeremiah L. Fowler; will proved Jan. 16, 1855, Queens, Liber 7, p. 77.
P. 209, No. 520, Jacobus Golder; will proved Dec. 26, 1848, Queens, Liber 4, p. 382.
P- 209, No. 141, Thomas Hicks, will proved June. 30, 1856, Queens, Liber 7, p. 256.
P. 209, NO. 216, John Hewlett; will proved Dec. 7, 1843, Queens, Liber 3, p.210.
P- 209, NO. 237, Benjamin Hewlett (of Great Neck], will proved New York County, October 3, 1782, Liber 35, p. 114.

 INSCRIPTIONS FROM HEMPSTEAD'S OLD TOWN BURYING GROUND. CONTRIBUTED By JOHN DEAN FISH, 36 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY. Corresponding Member of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.
(Continued from Vol. LV, P. 77, of the Record).

 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ADDITION.

 As one enters the village of Hempstead on a Long Island Railroad train, and nears the station, he sees lying close by at his left hand, a collection of memorial stones which mark the graves of Hempstead's
residents of two generations ago. He sees also, nearby, the historical Presbyterian Church, and beyond it the village park "Fulton Field," which was the original burial place of the dead of the early settlers of 1644. In the year 1837, and again in 1846, the officers of the Presbyterian Church acquired, from the Sammis estate, land adjoining the Church and the existing burial ground. The Fulton Street front of this
purchase was used for the erection of a building for their Sunday School and for the horse-sheds which, in days before the automobile, were a necessary feature of every country church. The remainder of the land was laid out in about ninety plots for burial purposes, which were rapidly disposed of to local families. The inscriptions which follow will indicate how rapidly these lots came into use., After Greenfield
Cemetery, south of Hempstead village was incorporated, these old grounds became more and more unused and neglected, and. during the last score, of years there have been no interments in the village center. Doubtless these remaining burial grounds will soon lose their mortuary appearance by the burial of the memorialstones in each grave, and the addition of
another area to the already formed "Fulton Field."

 Lot NO. 2.
Stephen Bedell, died July 21, 1847, aged 42 yrs., 2 mos., 1:2 ds. [Administration granted, Queens Co., Aug. 16, 1847, Liber G, p. 262.] Elizabeth, wife of Stephen Bedell, died April 4, 1866, aged 77 yrs., 2 MOS., 22 ds.
Lot NO. 3. William Everitt, died Dec. 10, 1850, aged 62 yrs., 10 mos., 29 ds. Catharine, widow of William Everitt, died Aug. 25, 1875, aged 88 yrs., 10 MOS., 28 ds. Job Davis, M. D., died March 18, 1866, aged 44 yrs., 1 Mo., 18 ds.
Lot No. 5.
James Powell, died June 18, 1856, aged 82 yrs., 2 MOS., 26 ds. [Will probated, Queens CO., July 28, 1856, Liber 7, p. 262.] Phebe [remainder of inscription unreadable].
Lot No. 6.
David Powell, died Dec. 6, 1841, aged 35 yrs., 4 MOS., 26 ds. 'Mary, wife of David Powell, died Jan. 1, 1842, aged- 28 yrs., 3 MOS., 17 ds.
Lot No. 7.
Elizabeth, wife of Gilbert Valentine, died March 13, 1856, aged 79 yrs., 1 Mo., 10 ds. William Brewster Valentine, only son of Platt and Caroline, died April 7, 1853, aged 2 yrs., 5 mos., 16 ds. Susan Carman Valentine, daughter of Brewster and Caroline, died June 10, 1839, aged 2 yrs., 1 MO., 13 ds.
Lot No. 12.
Thomas Smith, died June 26, 1863, aged 77 yrs., 7 mos., 7 ds. - Esther Smith, wife of Thomas Smith, died Aug. 2, 1847, aged 67 yrs., 16 ds. Sidney Thomas Smith, son of Thomas and Esther, died June ir, 1841, aged 20 yrs., 3 mos., 1 day. Sarah A. Smith, daughter of Thomas and Esther, died May 25, 1853,
aged 13 Yrs., 11 mos., 24 ds. Samuel A. Smith, died Dec. 1, 1892, aged 83 yrs., 6 MOS., 27 ds. Eliza A. Smith, died April 25, 1883, aged 66 yrs, 5 MOS., 25 ds.
Lot No. 13.
Ebenezer Smith, died Feb. 6, 1858, aged 75 yrs., I MO., 28 ds. Mary, wife of Ebenezer Smith, died Dec. 30, 1848, aged 61 yrs., 8 MOS., 12 ds. Hariett Smith, daughter of Rev. Edward F. and Susan M. Smith, died May 12, 1849, in the second year of her age.
Lot No. 16.
Charles Ellison, died March 21, 1864, aged 76 yrs., 7 MOS., 23 ds. Charity Williams, wife of Charles Ellison, died July 1870, aged 56 yrs., 10 mos., 26 ds, Hester A., wife of William H. Cathcart, born Aug. 27,, 1847;.died Dec.30, 1889.
Lot No. -?
William Flower, died Dec. 29, 1849, aged 80 yrs.. (Will probated, Queens Co., Jan. 25, 1849 (or 1850), Liber 4, p.394] Margaret Flower, died Sept. 28, 1861, aged 82 yrs., 26 ds. William Thomas Flower, son of John and Lockey, died Dec. 30, 1855, aged 3 yrs., 3 mos., 28 ds. William H., son of William and Ann Creed, died Feb. 19, 1845, aged 3 yrs., 4 mos., 3 ds.
Lot No. 20.
Edwin Thompson Mills, son of Edwin and Anne, died July 12, 1842, aged 3 yrs., 5 MOS., 23 ds. (or 8 yrs.).
Lot No. -?
James Brown, born Feb. 26, 1811; died Oct. 22, 1882. John M. Rugg, died Dec. 24, 1875, in the 50th yr. of his age. Mary E. Rugg, died March 9, 1877, aged 58 yrs.
Lot NO. 23.
John Flower, died Aug. 22, 1846, aged 74 yrs., 11 MOS. Elizabeth Flower, died Nov. __, 1868, in the 90th yr. of her age. George Sturges, died July 6, 1846, in the 34th yr. of his age.
Lot NO. 26.
William Mott, died May 28, 1866, aged 74 yrs., 8 MOS., 14 ds. [Will proved, Queens Co., June 28, 1866, Liber 13, P- 266.] Sarah, wife of William Mott, died Dec. 6, 1838, aged 47 yrs., 7 mos.,16 ds. Sarah Ann, wife of William M. Hewlett, died Aug. 16, 1878, aged 58 yrs., 6 mos., 19 ds.
Lot No. 27.
Jacob Coles, died Nov. 30, 1871, aged 76 yrs., 2 mos., 7 ds. [Will probated, Queens Co., Jan. 17, 1872, Liber 18, p. 171] Mathilda Coles, wife of Jacob, died Sept. 20, 1849, aged 52 yrs., 1 Mo., 2 ds. Joshua Coles, died Oct. 28, 1863, aged 56 yrs., 6 mos., 24 ds.
Lots 29 and 30-
Platt Willets, born Aug. 24, 1784; died Jan. 22, 1852, aged 67 yrs., 4 MOS., 29 ds. Martha Hegeman, wife of Platt Willets, born April 4, 1803; died Nov. 17, 1882. Rebecca P. Willets, born Sept. 28, 1791; died Feb. 20, 1868, aged 77 yrs., 4 MOS., 23 ds. Franklin Willets, merchant of New York, and son of Platt and Phebe Willets, born at Hempstead, July 24, 1815, and died Feb. 28, 1843 in the 28th yr.
Lots 31, 32, 45 and 46.
Rev. Zachariah Greene, who was for seventy-two years a faithful minister of Christ. Born in Stamford, in the Colony of Connecticut, Jan. 11, 1760, and died at Hempstead, L. I., June 21, 1858. He was for three
years a soldier in the Revolutionary War, was several times wounded, and finally disabled at the battle of White Marsh, Pa.Abigail, wife of Rev. Zachariah Greene, died April 16, 1849, aged 83 yrs. 9 mos., 13 ds.
Abigail W., dau. of Rev. Zachariah and Abigail Greene, died Oct. 16, 1855, aged 56 yrs., 10 mos., 26 ds. Mrs. Susan Howard Fleet, wife of John G. Fleet and dau. of Rev Zachariah and Abigail Greene, died at
Jamaica, Feb. 18, 1826, aged 22 Yrs., 3 mos. Susannah Howard, born at Newtown, L I., July 30, 1768; died at Hempstead, L. I., May 15, 1859, in the 91st yr. Augustine Fleet, son of John G. and Susan, died June 3, 1853, aged 24 Yrs. Benjamin F. Thompson, born May 15, 1781, at Setauket, L. I. ; died suddenly March 21, 1849, in the City of New York. He was distinguished as a Physician and Lawyer, and as the pre-eminent Historian of Long Island. Mary Howard, wife of Benjamin F. Thompson and dau. of Rev. Zachariah and Abigail Greene, born Oct. 5, 1791; died Oct. 21, 1868. Mary Greene Thompson, eldest dau. of Benjamin F. and Mary H. Thompson, born at Setauket, March 20, 1815; died at Hempstead, June 15, 1884. Henry Rutgers Thompson, eldest son of Benjamin F. and Mary H. Thompson, born at Setauket, March 17, 1813, and having devoted the last seven years of his life in one of the New York banks, died at Hempstead, Oct 15, 1842, in the 30th yr. of his age. Edward Z. Thompson, youngest son
of Benjamin F. and Mary H., born at Setauket, Sept. 2, 1821, and died at Hempstead, Feb. 12, 1882. Elizabeth Lush Thompson, wife of Edward Z. Thompson and dau. of J~mes and Mary Lush, born at Newark, N. J., May 1, 1824; died., March 24, 1910. Edward Lush Thomson, only son of Edward Z. and Elizabeth, born July 12, 1843; died at Hempstead, April 27,1890.
Lot No. 37. "In memory of my mother and father." James C. Foster, died
Feb. 4, 1875, aged 57 yrs. Hannah Foster, died Nov. 17, 1849, aged 21 yrs. Lot No. 43. Richard Losea, died June 7, I870, aged 71 yrs., 8 mos., 21 ds. [Will probated, Queens Co., Aug.25, 1870, Liber 16, P. 404.] Harriet H. Losea, wife of Richard, died Dec. 3, 1885, aged 77 yrs., 1 Mo., 24 ds. Mary Julia, dau. of Richard and Harriet Losea, died Sept. 3, 1863, aged 28 yrs., 4 mos., 17 ds. Silvester W., son of Richard and Harriet Losea, died Sept. 16, 1850, aged 1 yr., 6 mos., 4 ds. Herman H. Losea, died Aug. 6, 1883, aged 37 yrs., 5 mos., 27 ds. Carrie, dau. of Homan and Martha Losea, died July 26, 1875, aged 3 mos., 7 ds. Ann Elizabeth, dau. of Charles and Mary E. Losea, died April 7, 1860, aged 2 yrs., 8 mos., 24 ds. Lot No. 44. Daniel Losea, "Our Father," died Jan. 12, 1866, aged 78 yrs., 8 mos., 12 ds. [Will proved,
Queens Co., April 30, 1866, Liber 13, p. 2117.] Phebe;, widow of Daniel Losea, "Our Mother," died Oct. 14, 1869, aged 56 yrs. Daniel, son of Daniel and Hannah R. Losea, died Sept. 18, 1849, aged 16 yrs. Valentine, son of Daniel and Hannah R. Losea, died June 19, 1853, aged 26 yrs. John Henry, son of Daniel and Phebe D. Losea, died June 23, 1860, aged 11 yrs., 4 Mos., 20 ds. Alexander, son of Daniel and Hannah R. Losea, died Oct. 17, 1852, aged 23 yrs., 6 mos., 13 ds. Catharine, wife of Alexander Losea, died Dec. 5, 1851, aged 17 yrs. Albert W. Hendrickson, died July 19, 1888, aged 79 yrs., 11 mos., 20 ds. Phebe Ann, wife of A. W. Hendrickson, died March 2, 1878, aged 71 yrs. Baby Willie. Baby Josie. Baby.
Lot No. -?
Smith T. Willets, son of Platt and Phebe Willets, born Nov. 2, 1824; died July 31, 1867. Ann Willets, wife of Smith T. Willets and dau. of Samuel and Coziah Mott, died Jan. 6, 1862, aged 32 yrs., 5 mos., 20 ds.
Lot No. 50.
Benjamin P. Gildersleeve, died April 19, 1866, aged 87 yrs., 1 mo., 13 ds. Nancy Raynor, wife of Benjamin P. Gildersleeve, died Sept 2, 1858, aged 80 yrs., 6 mos., 29 ds.
Lot NO. 52.
Jacob L. Ryder, born March 4, 1806; died May 4, 1891. Alletta B. Ryder, wife of Jacob L., died Oct. 30, 1863, aged 53 Yrs., 9 mos., 20 ds. Anna Ryder, wife of Jacob L., died Feb. 11, 1866, aged 43 yrs., IS
ds.[Administration on estate granted, Queens Co., Aug. 13, 1866, Liber L, p. 88.] Hannah E., dau. of Jacob and Alletta Ryder, died Oct 30, 1845, aged 17 yrs., 10 mos., 7 ds.
Lot NO. 54.
Benjamin W. Bedell, died June 3, 1845, aged 35 yrs., 2 mos., 24 ds.
Lot No. 55.
John J. Bedell, died May 27,,855, aged 58 yrs., 3 MOS., 20 ds. [Administration granted, Queens CO., July 23, 1856, Liber I, p. 72.] Washington Bedell, died Aug. 5, 1851, in the 27th yr. of his age. [Administration granted, Queens Co., Oct. 15, 1851, Liber H, p. 135.]
Lot No. -?
Ann, widow of John N. Sharpe, died Dec. 1, 1863, aged 52 yrs., 6 mos. [Administration granted, Queens Co., Dec. 16, 1873, Liber K, p. 196.] Catharine, wife of David R. Long, died July 26, 1858, aged 42 yrs., 2 mos., 25 ds. Julia R., dau. of David R. and Catharine Long, died July 24, 1865, aged 20 Yrs., 2 mos.
Lots 58 and 59.
Luther Loper, "Father," died April 5, 1856, in the 76th yr. of his age [Will probated, Queens Co., April 29, 1856, Liber 7, P. 244.] Sarah Bishop, wife of Luther Loper, "Mother," died Jan. 6, 1870, in the 86th yr. of her age. Francis Edgar, son of Isaac and Deborah Loper, died Sept. 7, 1865, aged 23 yrs., 2 mos., 10 ds. Francis Bishop, son of Charles M. and Elmira J. Pine, died Oct. 1836, aged 7 mos, 18 ds.
Lot- No. 60.
Our little Stella, only child of Joseph and Livie Smith, died May 31, 1872 aged 1 yr., 9 mos., 17 ds.
Lot No. -?
Eldred Platt, died Dec. 24, 1853,, aged 49 yrs.,1 mo.., 25 ds. Ann Mildred Platt, died Oct. 3, 1831. Mary B., wife of Isaac Bedell, died Aug. 20, 1845, aged 62 yrs. Lewis, son of Lewis and Mary Snedeker, died Oct. 7, 1851, aged 5 mos., 8 ds. Martha, wife of George Wells, died May 16, 1869, aged 50 yrs. Maria, wife of William Johnson, died July 15, 1869, aged 60 yrs.
Lot No. 65.
Eliphalet Willets, died May 18, 1869, aged 79 yrs., 4 mos., 26 ds.[Will proved Queens Co., June 24, 1869, Liber 15, P. 445.] Amos Platt Willets, son of Eliphalet and Maria, died July 1, 1853, aged 22 Yrs., 5 mos., 7 ds. Ann Elizabeth, wife of Timothy C. Van Wyck, and dau. of Eliphalet and Maria Willets, died Oct. 17, 1882, aged 36 yrs., 9 mos., 4 ds. George N. Willets, died at St. Paul, Minn., July 19, 1863, aged 27 Yrs., 9 mos., 15 ds.
Lot No. 67.
Henry R. Cornwell, died July 8, 1873, aged 73 yrs., 5 mos- Susan M., wife of Henry R. Cornwell, died Nov. 5, 1878, aged 77 yrs., 10 mos., 5 ds. Henry L., son of Henry P. and Susan M. Cornwell, died May
31, 1843, aged 16 yrs., 9 mos. Also Theodore L. Cornwell died Feb. 20 1835, aged 2 yrs. Also Frances Eliza Cornwell, died Sept. 5, 1847, aged 18 yrs., 11 mos. Sarah A., wife of Peter Nelson, died July 11, 1859, aged 62 yrs. Marv M., dau. of Peter and Sarah Nelson, died Feb. 14, 1837, aged 15 yrs., 7 mos., 15 ds. Mary, dau. of Peter and Sarah Nelson, died Sept. 5, 1820, aged 1 yr., 5 mos., 2 ds. John Hutchinson died Feb. 14, 1850, aged 85 yrs., 6 mos. Tryphena Hutchinson, died Dec. 23, 1854, aged 77 yrs., 8 mos., 9 ds. Mary, widow of Lefferts Bogart, died Aug. 74, 182,7, aged 47 yrs., 8 mos., 6 ds.
Lot No. 69.
Albert Losee, died Dec. 7, 1859, aged 43 yrs., 2 mos-, 30 ds. Josephine, dau. of Albert and Eliza Losee, died April 23, 1840, aged 3 Yrs-
Lot No. 72.
Stephen Losee, died Aug. 15, 1874, aged 78 yrs., 9 mos., 5 ds. [Administration granted, Queens Co., March 31, 1875.] Hannah Losee [wife of Stephen] died March 21, 1875, aged 78 yrs., 8 mos., i d. Jane Eliza Losee, died July 12, 1845, aged 17 yrs., 8 mos., 25 ds.
Lot No. 73.
Julia Elnor, wife of Skidmore W. Pettit, died March 19, 1851, aged 38 yrs., 2 mos., 2 ds.
Lot No. 74.
Drason Hall Smith, infant son of John W. and Elizabeth, died Sept. 9, 1841, aged 3 mos., 5 ds. Lucas Gardner Smith, infant son of John W. and Elizabeth, died Nov. 3, 1845, aged 4 mos., 25 ds.
Plot not numbered.
Lefferts Bergen, died April 13, 1871, aged 58 yrs., 3 mos., 10 ds. [Will probated, Queens Co., May 22, 1871, Liber 17, P. 388.] Mary Ann, wife of Lefferts Bergen, died Oct. 28, 1868, aged 54 yrs., 9 mos., 23 ds. [Will probated, Queens Co., Nov. 30, 1868, Liber 15, p. 229.] Amelia Ann, infant dau. of Lefferts and Mary Ann Bergen, died Oct. 9, 1836 (or 1856), aged 9 mos., 10 ds.
Lot No. 77.
Garret Van Cott, died July 16, 1852, aged 62 Yrs-, 3 mos-, 14 ds. Sarah Remsen Van Cott, wife of the late Garret Van Cott, died Dec 4, 1866, aged 74 yrs., 5 mos., 16 ds. Elizabeth, dau. of Garret and Sarah
Van Cott, died March 27, 1851, aged 21 yrs., 8 mos., 17 ds.
Lot No. 78.
Nicholas Van Cott, died Dec. 30, 1878, aged 64 yrs., 5 mos., 27 ds. [Will probated, Queens Co., Jan. 20, 1879, Liber.26, P. 235.] Elizabeth, wife of Nicholas Van Cott, born Feb. 7, 1810; died Oct. 1877. Mary Emma, youngest dau. of Nicholas and Elizabeth Van Cott, died Jan. 5, 1867, aged 22 yrs., 1 Mo.
Lot No. 79.
Margaret Gerritsen, wife of Theodore Bowman, died Dec. 31, 1861, aged 54 Yrs. Jane Gerritsen, died Aug. 10, 1885, aged 66 yrs. Marion Gerritsen, dau. of Samuel Gerritsen and Sarah Forham, died at, Stamford, Conn., Aug. 23, 1905, aged 81 yrs., 5 mos,. 20 ds. ,.She was born at Croton, N. Y.
Lot No. 81.
Charles McNeill, born Sept 3, 1810; died Feb. 8, 1893. Elizabeth, wife of Charles McNeill, born May 2, 1811; died Feb. 22, 1870. Alice. An elaborately carved stone bearing only the name "Alice," with no dates, evidently marks a McNeill grave. George, son of Charles and Elizabeth McNeill, died Jan. 14, 1842 aged 8 Yrs., 3 mos., 20 ds.
Lot No. 82.
John Frost, died April 22, 1850, aged 81 yrs., 3 mos., 26 ds. [Administration granted, Queens Co., Aug. 8, 1850, Liber H, p. 90.] Sarah, wife of John Frost, died July 31, 1852, aged 71 yrs., 2 mos., 23 ds. Maria, wife of Johnathan Miller, died Oct. 9, 1856, aged 51 yrs., 6 mos., 1 d. John Mott, died June 23, 1852, aged 55 Yrs. Abby Ann, wife of John Mott, died March 3, 1882, aged 79 yrs. Sarah Ann Mott, wife of Henry Jackson, born March 10,. 1828; died Sept. 20, 1872. Henry Jackson, born Sept 12, 1810; died July 24, 1886. 'Twin sons of Henry and Sarah Jackson, died Feb. 1852, aged 2 ds.
Lot No. 83.
I(Six names on monument.) Horace May, M.D., born Sept. 3, 1808; died Jan. 28, 1868. Emeline C., his wife, born Aug. 25, 1808; died Feb. 25,1896. Martha, died 1853, aged 21 Yrs. Florence, died 1851, aged 4- Yrs-. John F. Bell, born Sept 24. 1826; died Aug. 17, 1864 Horace May Bell,. died 1863 aged 4, yrs. Lots 84 and 85. (Enclosed with iron rod fence.) George Pettit, died May 10, 1860, aged 83 Yrs 11 mos., 26 ds. [Will proved, Queens Co., May 31, 1860, Liber 9, p. 211.] Elizabeth, wife of George Pettit, died July 13, 1867, aged 86 Yrs, 11. mos., 11 ds. Smith Pine, born Oct 16, 1820i died Jan. 30, 1916 Ann Maria, wife of Smith Pine, died May 31, 1866, aged 48 Yrs., 4 mos., 26 ds. Susan Edwards, wife of Smith Pine, born April 1, 1840; died Sept 7, 1888. Maria E., dau. of Smith and Ann M. Pine, died March 29, 1885, aged 23 yrs., 9 mos., 28 ds. Edward S., son of Smith and Ann Maria Pine, died April 12, 1861, aged 2 yrs., 5 mos., 24 ds. Frank B., son of Smith and Susan Pine, died may 11, 1877 aged 3 Yrs., 7 mos. Carrie W., dau. of Smith and Susan Pine, died Oct. 15, 1878, aged 4 MOS., 17 ds. Edward J., son of Smith and Susan Pine, died June 27, 1877, aged 6 yrs., 7 MOS., 27 ds. Chauncy B., son of Smith and Susan Pine, died Oct 16, 1881, aged 1 yr., 2 MOS., 17 ds.
Lot No. 88.
Daniel Pearsall, died Aug. 22, 1866, aged 81 Yrs., 5 MOS, 15 ds- [Administration granted, Queens Co-, Oct- 9, 1866, Liber L, p. 106.] Abigail, wife of Daniel Pearsall, died July 30, 1851, aged 61 yrs., 11 mos., 19 ds. Elizabeth Pearsall, dau. of Daniel, died April 22, 1869, aged 58 yrs 4 mos., 19 ds. Margaret E., dau. of Daniel Pearsall, died April 21, 1894, aged 71.Yrs-, 2 MOS., 18 ds.
Lot No. 89. (Enclosed with iron rod fence)
David Raynor, died April 22, 1853, aged 82 yrs.. [Will proved, Queens Co., March 13, 1854, Liber 6, p. 261.] Rachel Smith, wife of David Raynor, died Sept 21, 1861, aged 87 Yrs., 7 mos., 9 ds. Samuel B. Mersereau, died Aug. 3, 1883, aged 89 yrs., 8 mos., 5 ds. [Will proved, Queens Co., Oct 1, 1883, Liber 32, P. 483.] Hannah Raynor, wife of Samuel B. Mersereau, died May 1, 1854, aged 56 yrs. Eliza Mersereau, died April 10, 1880, aged 88 yrs., 2 MOS., 1 day. [Will proved, Queens Co., April 29, 1880, Liber 27, P- 378.] Helen Mersereau, died Jan. 23, 1876, aged 79 Yrs., 4 mos., 18 ds. Elizabeth Mersereau, died Jan__, 1826, aged 62 yrs. Charlott Elizabeth, dau. of Samuel B. Mersereau, died Sept 5, 1862, aged 28 Yrs., 7 mos-, 26 ds. On Sammis ground adjoining. Lawrence S., son of Lawrence S. and Jane M. Sammis, died March 11, 1854, aged 1 yr. 9 MOS., 25 ds. Harry Sammis, son of Lawrence S. and Jane M. Sammis, died March 17, 1859, aged 8 mos., 28 ds.
 
 

     Forest Park Cemetery is located in the town of Brunswick, New York. It has long been a place of desolation and abandonment although current attempts are being made to raise money to restore this historical site. Much of the documentation has been lost for this cemetery including the architectural plans for the only remaining, standing structure, the receiving tomb.
     Forest Park Cemetery was first incorporated by a group of wealthy Troy citizens in 1897. The area chosen occupied 200 acres of gently rolling hills, several natural streams and a small pre-existing graveyard. This acreage spanned all the way from Brunswick Road to its current location on Pinewood Avenue (this location has led to the misnomer of calling it Pinewood Cemetery). The first thing the incorporation did was to install drainage pipes to the spring and wet areas, some of which are broken or plugged today. The original goal of these citizens was to create a cemetery and park the likes of which would rival Troy's historic Oakwood. A beautiful landscape has been done of the proposed layout and can be found in the Brunswick Historical Society in Eagle Mills. Unfortunately these aspirations were not to be fulfilled. The incorporation spent large amounts of money on the drainage systems, photographs, a few of the formal gardens, the beautiful receiving tomb which today lies in ruin, and the architect who planed the site. The original layout for the landscaping was designed by Garnet Baltimore, the first black graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (R.P.I.).
     In 1914 the original incorporation went bankrupt. However, it was re-incorporated by investors from New York City and Chicago under the name Forest Hills in 1918. This incorporation soon also went bankrupt in the 1930's. Despite the re-incorporation, little of the original plan was ever carried out, the receiving tomb, designed by a still existing (at least it was 5 years ago) company called Temple Brother located in Vermont, was built and some graves were sold but none of the fountains or pools were ever built. The cemetery now only occupies 22 acres, although one can scarcely see the boundaries through the weeds. The central focus point of the cemetery was to be the receiving tomb which was constructed and still stands, although much of it has been destroyed. The glass dome is gone and the roof removed, as well as the marble wall coverings. Graffiti covers the walls and although some attempts have been made to clean it up a bit, it was not done by professionals. As a result, much of this historic monument has been ravaged.
     Despite its current condition however, the tomb still has a commanding presence. The design is an architectural cross between the designs of Romanesque, Classicist, and Sullivanism, the structure has an emphasis on mass and proportion not specific details. As is typical of the Romanesque style, there is a focus on the rough, monochromatic masonry that stresses the edges with quoins of smooth masonry. Also typical of this architecture are the massive arches of the entry way and "fake" windows which draw your attention upward. The classicist influence can be seen in the bilateral symmetry and the triangular pediment on the porte cochere and also within the glass dome although it no longer exists. The sparse detailing found on the masonry frieze is typical of Sullivan in the organic nature of its leaf and flower pattern. The styles are consistent with the time period of 1897, a time when Romanesque was loosing the battle of fashion against classicist influence.
     The design of this tomb was meant to portray a sense of permanence, order, and eternal control. It was hoped that this would assure people that it would last forever. Sadly, this faith was unfounded. The grounds are overgrown, vandalized, and forgotten. A vivid reminder of how societies views toward death have changed. Instead of revering death we now consider it an inconvenience, sticking burial places far from the people. No longer are cemeteries designed to be beautiful places to go and honor those who came before, but around the lawn mover and the weed-whacker. Many places do not even allow the planting of flowers but instead leave places for plastic stems and fiber petals to sit and soil with time.
     Most local residents don't know many details about the cemetery, or prefer to remain silent when asked about them, but there may be some truth to the rumors if Life magazine felt strongly enough to list old Forest Park as one of the Top Ten most haunted places in the United States. No actual ghost sightings have occured there (or have they?), although stories of bleeding statues and crying babies are well known.
     An interesting story sighted in the Troy Record (Oct.27,1996, pp.E1,4) tells of a couple who "parked" :) in the cemetery in the 1940's or 50's. The man got out of the car to investigate a strange noise, and a little while later the woman heard scraping on the roof of the car. Police arrived at the scene and told the girl to get out of the car and run, and not to look back. Of course she did, only to see that the scraping sound was coming from her companion's feet scraping against the roof of the car. He had been dangling from a tree above.
     Another story (although it's one that has been told in many towns), is that of the vanishing hitchhiker. According to the same Troy Record article, a Troy taxi cab driver told this story to Avril Park historian Judy Rowe. It is the tale of a young girl dressed in party clothes whom he picked up at Emma Willard School one night. She needed a ride home and directed the cabbie up Pinewoods Avenue, but upon reaching Forest Park Cemetery, the young girl vanished.