Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1899-03-30


sold to ye aforesaid Ebenezer Westcott.
John Ogden and ye rest Representatives of
ye congregation aforesaid and to their
successors. from ye day of ye date hereof
unto ye full end and term of one year,
from thence next ensuing.
In witness whereof ye said Daniel
Elmer, hath here unto set his hand and
seal, the day and year first above written.
DANIEL ELMER.
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Josiah Brooks,
Ephraim Daten,j
His
Thomas Hays.
mark
In to-morrow's issue, of the PIONEER
list of the inscriptions on the old tomb
stones will be given.
Mrs. Geo. w. MCGOWAN is Regent of
Cohanzick Chapter Daughters of Revo-
luton, of this city, and Miss H. D. Miner
is Treasurer. Subscriptions can be left
with either of these ladies.
The following is list of the inscrip-
tions on the tomb stones in the old Christ
church cemetery, as they appeared about
fifty years ago. Since that time a num-
Der ofthese monuments have disappeared;
some on account of the ravages of time,
others because of the depreciation of cattle.
In order to keep the ground from falling
into further decay, the Daughters of the
Revolution conceived the idea of enclos-
ing the burial ground with a suitable
fence. Until the present time, the funds
of the Society have been devoted to
charitable purposes, consequently they
are not able to accomplish the work un-
aided.
1t should not be considered a difficult
task to secure the cooperation of the de-
scendants of those there buried, as all
will undoubtedly consider it not only a
pleasure but privilege to pay this
tribute of respect to their ancestors.
The regent of Cohanzick Chapter, Mrs
G. w. MCGOWAN, or the treasurer, Miss
81. D. Miner. will be delighted at any
time to receive offerings, and the work
will be pushed to completion as speedily
as the funds permit.
List OF Names.
Ephraim, son of the Rev. William
Ramsey and Sarah, his wife, died Jan
2Sth, 1765, aged months.
(By the side are two sandstones, which
probably mark the grave of another
child.
Beneath this stone lies inferred the
remains of the Rev. William Ramsey,
M. A, for sixteen years the faithful pas
tor of the Presbyterian Church in this
place, whose superior genius and native
eloquence shone so conspicuous in the
pulpit as to command the attention and
gain the esteem of his hearers. In every
situation in life he discharged his duty
faithfully. He was greatly respected,
and died universally lamented, Nov. 5th,
1771. in the 39th year of his age.
Here was deposited the body of Sarah
Smith, successfully the wife of the Rev.
William Ramsey, of this place and the
Rev. DR.. Robert Smith. of Pequea. She
was highly distinguished for the exercise
of the estimable and amiable qualities in
the various relations of wife, mother.
friend, and Christian. Having survived
her last worthy husband few years, in
great weakness of body, she fell asleep in
Jesus August 9, 1901, aged 63 years.
In memory of Rev. Mr.. Daniel Elmer,
late pastor of Christ's Church, in this
place, who departed this life the 18th day
of Jan. A. D., l775, aged 65 years.
Mary Boyd, widow of James Boyd,
died Sept. 10Th, 1872. in the sOth year of
her age Love to God and good will to
man shone conspicuous in her character.
(Mrs. Boyd was the great-grandmothe of
Chas. e. Elmer, ESQ.,. DIR. William and
Jonathan Elmer. Col. William E. Potter.
&C., of Bridgeton, the Ewings of Trenton,
and many others here and elsewhere.
Memorial of James Boyd, merchant,
who died Dec. 23rd l773, aged 40 years.
James Boyd, of Philadelphia, mer-
chant, died May 18th, 1895, aged 2S years.
Be We always ready. Death comes when
we expect him not.
In memory of Hannah Harris, who de-
parted this life Nov. 14th, 1884. aged GA
years and months.
Here lies inferred the remains of Sarah,
wife of James Burch, who departed this
life Nov. I'd. 1857, aged % years; also her
infant son Theophilus, who died Jan. IL,
400 dSoO luOutuSs D6pdTU Ul6SG
shades to Heaven"
In memory of Theodotia, the wife of
Theophi Elmer, who took her exit from
the world on the 18th day of Feb, A. D.,
1765, in the 34th year of her age.
In memory of Mrs. Hannah Elmer,
widow of Theophilus Elmer, who died
September 9th, 1888. aged SO years.
August the 1st, 1888, the Honorable
Theophilus Elmer, Esq, took leave of
time, aged 81 years.
In memory of Mariah, daughter of
Charles and Rachel Clun, who died
October Goth, ITS. aged one year.
In memory of David Westcote, who de-
parted this life July 10th, 1772, in the 57th
year of his age.
In memory of Rachel Westcote, who
departed this life May Sd. 1857, aged 3S
years.
Tn mamnry of Taramiah Nixon who