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 LONG SOCIETY CEMETERY
Preston, New London, CT - Part I
 
Location:On Route 165, beside Long Society Church. The land was set aside
from what now is the Kalnitzky Farm. Land was later added on east.

In memory of Lieut. David Andrus who died Feby 24th 1766, in ye 55th year of his age

In memory of two children of Calvin & Marget Barstow
     Marget Barstow, died Sept. 6, 1780, aged 11 days
     Mary Barstow, died Oct. 5, 1782, aged 4 years and 7 months
     The gift of God, gone at his nod
     We'll weep no more, but him adore

In memory of Mrs. Anna, daugr to Mr. John & Eunice Benjamin, she died June - -, 1785, in ye 26th year of her age
Olive, Daugr  of Stephen & Barbara Benjamin, Died March 5, 1814, aged 2 years & 5 Mos.
In memory of Mr. Abel, son to Mr. Abel & Mrs. Esther Benjamin, who died Aug. ye 9th 1787,
aged 22 years
In memory  of Mrs. Anna, wife of Mr. Elijah Benjamin, who died June 5, 1794,
in the 21st year of her age
     Also their stillborn child, died April 31, 1794
In memory of Mrs. Deborah, wife of Capt. Elijah Benjamin, who died Dec. 28th 1802,  in the
29th year of her age
     Death is uncertain, yet most sure
     Sin in the wound, Christ is the cure

Brewster, Ann (Foot Stone only)
Here lies the body of Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Elijah Brewster, who died May
12th 1776, in ye 45th  year of her age

In memory of Capt. Isaac Clarke, who died Apr ye 13th AD 1751

Here lais the body of Priscilla Cook who departed this life February 10 AD
1730/31, in ye 15 year of her age,

In memory of Sally, Daughter of Mr. Amos & Mrs. Alletty Corning of New York,
who died Decr 15th 1794, in ye 7th year of her age
In memory of Mr. Josiah Corning, who departed this life Feby 29th 1760, in ye
51st year of his age
In memory of Mrs. Jane, relict of Mr. Josiah Corning, who died March 21st, 1803, in the
88th year of her age
Sacred to the memory of  Nehemiah Corning, who died Octr. 7th 1797, in the 81st year of his age
     Ah Swift death that fills the narrow space
     In yonder home makes a most empty place
In memory of Freelove Corning, relict of Mr. Nehemiah Corning, who died Nov. 8th 1809,
aged 86 years
In memory of Lydia P., wife of Jedediah Corning, who died Nov. 29, 1836, aged 41
     Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
Hiram Burtis Corning, son of Jedh & Lydia Corning, died Jan. 10th 1818, aged 1 year & 7 mo's
In memory of Mr. Elisha Corning, who departed this life May 28th 1805,  in
the 61st year of his age
In memory of Mr. Cyrus Corning, died June 16, 1827, aged 59 years
In memory of Mrs. Hannah, wife of Mr. Elias Corning, who died June 13, 1817, aged 30 years
Sacred to the memory of Samuel B. Corning of New York, who died Oct. 12,
1822, in the 27th  year  of his age
      A member of the Lyceum of Natural History of New York
      He was alike respectable for his attainments in
      Natural Science as for his amiable character alike
      beloved by those who knew him for his amiable manner
      and for the punctual discharge of his duties in
      all the relations of life. Hence will his friends and
      family  lament his death in  whom their fondest hopes
      were placed and who was the consolation of his parents
      in  their declining years.
In memory of Miss Anna, daughter of Josiah and Jane Corning, died June 13,
1785, in the 26th year of her age

In memory of Russell Dennis, died Jan. 20, 1840, Aged 86
In memory of Zipporah, wife of Russell Dennis, Died Nov. 27, 1824, Aged 69

Here lyes ye body of Mr. Jabez Douns (Downer) who died Sep. ye 11th 1764 , in
ye 35th year of his age.

In memory of Mrs. Lucy, the amiable wife of of Mr. Benjamin Fitch, who died
Augt. 20th 1796, in the 29th year of her age
In memory of Mr. Benajah Fitch, who  died Jan. 25, 1805, in the 84th year of his age
In memory of Mrs. Sarah, wife of Benajah Fitch, who died Feb. 18, 1819, in
the 93d year of her age
In memory of Mr. Rufus Fitch, who died Oct. 19, 1816, aged 51 years
     Farewell my friends and children dear
     Prepare for death while I sleep here
In memory of Mrs. Zipporah, wife of Rufus Fitch, who died June 7, 1821, aged 49 years
     Now you have red the fate of me
     Think of the glass that runs for thee
In memory of Mr. Lyman Fitch, who died April 10th 1819, aged 34 years
     The poor, the wealthy and the brave
     Alike must slumber in the grave
Fitch, Washington, son of Russell & Julia A. Fitch, died July 5, 1823, aged 1
year & 3 mo.
     Sleep lovely babe
     And take thy rest
     God called thee home
     When he saw best
Fitch, William G., son of Russell & Julia A. Fitch, died May 29, 1833, AE 11 mo.
Here lais the body of Dacon Beniemin Fitch, Decesed  October ye 10th 1727 in
ye 37th year of his age
Here lies ye body of John - - - -, son of John Fitch and Hannah, his wife, died - - - - 23d

Here lyes ye body of Mrs. Zipporah Geer, wife to Mr. James Geer, who died
March 24th 1739, Aged 18 Years 7 Months & 24 Days

Here lyes ye body of Mrs. Mary Giddens (Giddings), Deceased April ye 29th 1733, Aged 21 Years
Giddings, Capt. Nathaniel, Died Feb 6 (Broken stone) in his 66th year
In memory of Mrs. Barsheba Giddings, wife of Mr. Levi Giddings, who died Sept. 7, 1813, in the
36th year of her age
In memory of Mr. Solomon Giddings, Esq., who died June 14, 1827, in the 73 year of his age
Also of Andrew Giddings, son of Solomon and Sarah Giddings, who was lost at sea Sept. 1804,
in the 21 year of his age
In memory of Sarah Giddings, wife of Solomon Giddings, Esq., who died July 6, 1784, in the
32 year of her age
Also of Woodbury Giddings, son of Solomon and Sarah Giddings, who died at Havana,
Aug. 19, 1799, in the 24th year of his age
In memory of Mrs. Ruth Giddings, relict of Solomon Giddings, Esq., who died
Des. 15, 1836, Aged 74 years
In memory of John Giddings, son of Solomon & Ruth Giddings, who died April 15, 1845, in the 50th year of his age
     The years of  pain and affliction are o'er
     The days and nights of distress
     We see him in anguish no more
     He has gained his happy release

Grant, Lucinda, died July 25, 1876, Aged 84
In memory of Anna Grant, wife of Minor Grant, who died July 24, 1820, aged 32 years
Grant, Austin P., son of Minor and Anna Grant, died Jan. 9, 1824, AE 4 years
Grant, Miss Anna, daughter of Minor and Anna Grant,  died Sept. 26, 1832, AE 24
In memory of Elias B. Grant, son of Minor & Anna Grant, who died Jan. 18, 1837, Aged 23
In memory of Denison L. Grant, who died Sept. 10, 1845, Aged 32

In memory of Peter Greene, Esq., who died April 3, 1834, aged 82
In memory of Sarah Greene, wife of Peter Greene, Esq., who died Jan. 7, 1834, Aged 78
In memory of Ebenezer Greene, son of Peter and Sarah Greene, who died Aug. 17, 1808, aged 28

The grave of Fanny, wife of Capt. George P. Harkness, died May 9, 1838, aged 32
     Farewell fare friends, I'm at that shore
     Where pain and sorrow are no more
     Prepare to meet me in the skies
     Where peace and virtue never dies
Harkness, William L., son of George P. & Fanny Harkness, died Mar. 8, 1837,
aged  6 months
     Sleep on sweet babe in this thy tomb
     God saw it best to call thee home

In memory of Mr. Roger Haskel, who departed this life, May the 20th AD 1759,
in the 69th year of his age
In memory of Mrs. Mary Haskel, who departed this life, March 29th, 1752, in
the 52d year of her age
In memory of Mr. John Haskel, who departed this life, January the 14th, 1762,
aged 23 years 10 months & 12 days
Haskel, Chloe, wife of Benjamin Haskel, died May 20th 1769, in the 25th year of her age
In memory of Sarah Haskel, daugr to Mr. Roger & Mrs. Anna Haskel,  who died
Oct. 2, 1778, in the 6th year of her age
In memory of Mr. Roger Haskel, who departed this life Augst 14th 1791, in ye
55th year of his age
     Behold as you pass by
     As you are now so once was I
     As I am now so you must be
     Prepare for death and follow me
In memory of Mr. Gideon Haskel, who died June 16th, 1798, in ye 72d year of his age

In memory of Capt. Phillip Harvey, who died Novr 15th 1815, in the 72nd year of his age
     Oh death, where is thy sting,
     Oh grave, where is thy victory
     You're conquered by our bleeding king
     Who for our sins did die
     Christ conquered death, hell and the grave
     And all the powers of hell
     And brought salvation to the world
     That God with them might dwell
In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth, relict of Capt. Phillip Harvey, who died March
30, 1826, aged 77 years
In memory of two children of Phillip & Elizabeth Harvey
     Rhoda died March 6, 1776, aged 4 years & 4 mos
     Phillip, died July 5, 1775, aged 1 year & 3 mos
Harvey, Phillip, died at Demorara, Oct. 15, 1795, aged 20 years, son of
Phillip & Elizabeth Harvey
In memory of Betsey, wife of Col. Paul Harvey, who died Sept.11, 1823, aged 34 years
In memory of Mr. Paul Harvey, who departed this life Aug. ye 13th 1782, in ye
30th year of his age
Harvey, Ransford, son of Joseph & Betsey Harvey, died Aug. 6, 1833, aged 1 year
Harvey, Joseph H., son of Henry and Elvira Harvey, died Feb. 14, 1845, aged 3
months and 15 days

Jeannette Maloney
April 09, 2000
transcribed from the Charles Hale R. Collection from 1932.

 

 
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