South Windsor : Jonathan Edward Cemetery: God's Acre

SOUTH WINDSOR at the mouth of the Scantic River, ship building and shipping were carried on from before 1728 to 1820. here was the home of General Roger Wolcott, colonial Gove ...

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SOUTH WINDSOR at the mouth of the Scantic River, ship building and shipping were carried on from before 1728 to 1820. here was the home of General Roger Wolcott, colonial Gove ...

Birth place of JONATHAN EDWARDS..........first American theologian and philospher. Born in 1703, son of Timothy Edwards. He graduated from Yale at 17, was pastor in Bolton (Mass. or Conn ...

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Birth place of JONATHAN EDWARDS..........first American theologian and philospher. Born in 1703, son of Timothy Edwards. He graduated from Yale at 17, was pastor in Bolton (Mass. or Conn ...

Gateway to the cemetery.

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Gateway to the cemetery.

Looking south west ......nice old cemetery

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Looking south west ......nice old cemetery

My husband said my eyes "lit up" when I saw all these old stones..... Old Burying Ground "God's Acre", 1708

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My husband said my eyes "lit up" when I saw all these old stones..... Old Burying Ground "God's Acre", 1708

Mary Grant, wife of John Grant, died Oct. 12, 1762, age 70 ( b. 1692 )

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Mary Grant, wife of John Grant, died Oct. 12, 1762, age 70 ( b. 1692 )

Samuel Bancroft....served in Queen Anne's war in Capt. M. Dimmond's Co., 1711. died Nov.29,1742, aged 74 ( b. 1668)

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Samuel Bancroft....served in Queen Anne's war in Capt. M. Dimmond's Co., 1711. died Nov.29,1742, aged 74 ( b. 1668)

John Strong, died May 29, 1749...age 84 ( b. 1664-1665)

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John Strong, died May 29, 1749...age 84 ( b. 1664-1665)

Josiah Wollcott, formerly Gov. of the Colony of Connecticut, died Jan 29, 1802, aged 84

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Josiah Wollcott, formerly Gov. of the Colony of Connecticut, died Jan 29, 1802, aged 84

Lieut Deacon Hezekiah Porter, died June 29, 1757 in his 84 th year. ( b.1672-1673 )

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Lieut Deacon Hezekiah Porter, died June 29, 1757 in his 84 th year. ( b.1672-1673 )

Aaron Grant, died Jan 31, 1804, age 81

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Aaron Grant, died Jan 31, 1804, age 81

DAVID BISSELL, died Dec. 16, 1798...aged 67 French-Indian War 4th Co.,3rd Rgt.

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DAVID BISSELL, died Dec. 16, 1798...aged 67 French-Indian War 4th Co.,3rd Rgt.

EPHRIAM WOLCOTT....died Dec.10,1762..aged 47 King George's War, served with Capt. E.Grant, 1745

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EPHRIAM WOLCOTT....died Dec.10,1762..aged 47 King George's War, served with Capt. E.Grant, 1745

CHARLES WOLCOTT..died July ye 20th, 1754 in ye 74th year of his age.

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CHARLES WOLCOTT..died July ye 20th, 1754 in ye 74th year of his age.

Mrs MARY STRONG, wife of John, died July 4th,1747, aged 80

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Mrs MARY STRONG, wife of John, died July 4th,1747, aged 80

GEN. ERASTUS WOLCOTT.....died Sept. 14, 1798...aged 76 Revolutionary War , Connecticut Militia I do take every Revolutionary war gravestone photo I come across.....

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GEN. ERASTUS WOLCOTT.....died Sept. 14, 1798...aged 76 Revolutionary War , Connecticut Militia I do take every Revolutionary war gravestone photo I come across.....

PRUDENCE...daughter of Benjamin? and Silence SKINNER, died March 3, 1755.....aged 2 yrs 2 mo.

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PRUDENCE...daughter of Benjamin? and Silence SKINNER, died March 3, 1755.....aged 2 yrs 2 mo.

NATHANIEL STRONG, born Feb.13,1756....died Nov.4,1836

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NATHANIEL STRONG, born Feb.13,1756....died Nov.4,1836

JOHN CADY, died Sept.6th, 175_, aged 74.

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JOHN CADY, died Sept.6th, 175_, aged 74.

THOMAS MORTEN, aged 28 years and 4 months, died July 20,1708. Original stone on right..... new copy made on left

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THOMAS MORTEN, aged 28 years and 4 months, died July 20,1708. Original stone on right..... new copy made on left

AARON GRANT, died Jan 31st.,1804.....aged 81

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AARON GRANT, died Jan 31st.,1804.....aged 81

left to right: Chaplain JOSEPH PERRY, died April 21, 1783, aged 52...served in Col. Wolcott's Rgt. ----- SAMUEL PERRY, died Sept 1,1781, aged 20....U.S. Navy ------ AZEL BOWER, ...

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left to right: Chaplain JOSEPH PERRY, died April 21, 1783, aged 52...served in Col. Wolcott's Rgt. ----- SAMUEL PERRY, died Sept 1,1781, aged 20....U.S. Navy ------ AZEL BOWER, ...

Sgt. JOSEPH DIGGONS (DIGGINS?), died Feb.9, 1791, aged 81 King George War, Capt. E.Grant's Co., 1745. Revolutionary War veteran

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Sgt. JOSEPH DIGGONS (DIGGINS?), died Feb.9, 1791, aged 81 King George War, Capt. E.Grant's Co., 1745. Revolutionary War veteran

JOSEPH DRAKE....who after he had served his general, departed this life, Jan'ry 14,1754, in ye 80th year of his age. -- His wife Mrs. Ann Drake at his left side, she dec'd Sept.1717, aged ...

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JOSEPH DRAKE....who after he had served his general, departed this life, Jan'ry 14,1754, in ye 80th year of his age. -- His wife Mrs. Ann Drake at his left side, she dec'd Sept.1717, aged ...

NATHANIEL STRONG died Nov.4, 1836....aged 80 Revolutionary War veteran served at the Lexington Alarm, 1775. --------- the large dark stone in rear is also his stone.

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NATHANIEL STRONG died Nov.4, 1836....aged 80 Revolutionary War veteran served at the Lexington Alarm, 1775. --------- the large dark stone in rear is also his stone.

HARVEY STRONG, died Mar.10, 1823, aged 60. Revolutionary War veteran, served with Capt. R. Grant's Co., in Col. Enos' Rgt.

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HARVEY STRONG, died Mar.10, 1823, aged 60. Revolutionary War veteran, served with Capt. R. Grant's Co., in Col. Enos' Rgt.

Sarah, wife of Joseph STEDMAN, who died Dec. 24, 1762, it being the 83 year of her life.

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Sarah, wife of Joseph STEDMAN, who died Dec. 24, 1762, it being the 83 year of her life.

JOSEPH STEDMAN.... 9th Co, 1st Rgt....French Indian War

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JOSEPH STEDMAN.... 9th Co, 1st Rgt....French Indian War

JOSEPH NEWBERRY, died Aug.30,1751, aged 68. served in the King George's War with Capt. E. Grant's Co.

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JOSEPH NEWBERRY, died Aug.30,1751, aged 68. served in the King George's War with Capt. E. Grant's Co.

Left: CAPT JOEL LOOMIS, died July 1788....served with Major Backus Rgt., during Revolutionary War ------------- right Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Moses Lomis who died Feb. ye 20th, 17 ...

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Left: CAPT JOEL LOOMIS, died July 1788....served with Major Backus Rgt., during Revolutionary War ------------- right Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Moses Lomis who died Feb. ye 20th, 17 ...

LOOMIS FAMILY....... I didnt take pictures of each individually but the last one was 2 of 6 stones.

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LOOMIS FAMILY....... I didnt take pictures of each individually but the last one was 2 of 6 stones.

Ser__ Samuell ELMER, died Feb. 4, 1759, in his (looks like 89)year.

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Ser__ Samuell ELMER, died Feb. 4, 1759, in his (looks like 89)year.

SAMUEL TREAT, 1795, AGED 43 (this stone is "fading" fast)

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SAMUEL TREAT, 1795, AGED 43 (this stone is "fading" fast)

ABIEL ABBOT born Aug. 10th, 1693, who died Jan ye 21, 1758, aged 66.

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ABIEL ABBOT born Aug. 10th, 1693, who died Jan ye 21, 1758, aged 66.

AZARIAH GRANT......died April 17, 1798, aged 78 Served in Capt. Grant's Co. during King George War

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AZARIAH GRANT......died April 17, 1798, aged 78 Served in Capt. Grant's Co. during King George War

DANIEL GRANT, son of Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Hannah Grant, deceased Feb. ye 9th, 1740, aged 47

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DANIEL GRANT, son of Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Hannah Grant, deceased Feb. ye 9th, 1740, aged 47

The REV. TIMOTHY EDWARDS, pastor of the 2d society in Windsor, (you can read the in between ), died January ye 27th, 1758. in the 80th year of his age and in the 64th of his ministry....an ...

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The REV. TIMOTHY EDWARDS, pastor of the 2d society in Windsor, (you can read the in between ), died January ye 27th, 1758. in the 80th year of his age and in the 64th of his ministry....an ...

JOHN GAYLORD....died 1790....served with Capt. Ebenezer Grant's Co., at the Deerfield Expedition, 1745, during the King George War.

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JOHN GAYLORD....died 1790....served with Capt. Ebenezer Grant's Co., at the Deerfield Expedition, 1745, during the King George War.

Sgt. OLIVER DAY, died July 27, 1795, aged 62 served at the Lexington Alarm, 1775, during the Rev. War.

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Sgt. OLIVER DAY, died July 27, 1795, aged 62 served at the Lexington Alarm, 1775, during the Rev. War.

NATHAN DAY, died Dec. ye 28th, 1779, aged 78

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NATHAN DAY, died Dec. ye 28th, 1779, aged 78

STEPHEN GIBBS, died Nov. 25, 1826...aged 72 served in the Revolutionary War with the 2d Co. 4th Rgt

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STEPHEN GIBBS, died Nov. 25, 1826...aged 72 served in the Revolutionary War with the 2d Co. 4th Rgt

AZARIAH SKINNER, died Nov.28,1778, aged 28 served with the Continental Serv. in the Revolutionary War. (wonder if the "Continental "Serv." means the Continental Army ?)

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AZARIAH SKINNER, died Nov.28,1778, aged 28 served with the Continental Serv. in the Revolutionary War. (wonder if the "Continental "Serv." means the Continental Army ?)

Nice old house....no idea what year it was built in..... it sits directly across the cemetery.

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Nice old house....no idea what year it was built in..... it sits directly across the cemetery.

Nathan Day's house, 1734

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Nathan Day's house, 1734

Capt May's house, 1750 +-

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Capt May's house, 1750 +-

ASHBEL BURNHAM....died Jan 10, 1781, aged 40 Served with Capt.Payson's Co. during the French Indian War

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ASHBEL BURNHAM....died Jan 10, 1781, aged 40 Served with Capt.Payson's Co. during the French Indian War

CURDON MUNSELL, Aug.8, 1766, aged 36 served with Capt. Junkin's Co. during French Indian War

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CURDON MUNSELL, Aug.8, 1766, aged 36 served with Capt. Junkin's Co. during French Indian War

JONATHAN WOOD, died Dec.17, 1781....aged not given served with Major Payson's Co. during French Indian War

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JONATHAN WOOD, died Dec.17, 1781....aged not given served with Major Payson's Co. during French Indian War

BENONI OLCOTT, June 2,1799.....aged 82 served with Capt.Grant's Co., King George War

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BENONI OLCOTT, June 2,1799.....aged 82 served with Capt.Grant's Co., King George War

Capt. AMASA LOOMIS, died July 1, 1783(1788?)....aged 55 served in the Revolutionary war and was at the Lexington Alarm, (April 18,1775)

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Capt. AMASA LOOMIS, died July 1, 1783(1788?)....aged 55 served in the Revolutionary war and was at the Lexington Alarm, (April 18,1775)

CHLOE FLINT relict of Archelaus Flint, died Dec.16, 1801 in her 64th year.

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CHLOE FLINT relict of Archelaus Flint, died Dec.16, 1801 in her 64th year.

ZEBULON KING died Oct. 21, 1793....aged 76 served during King George's War with Capt. Grant's Co.,1745

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ZEBULON KING died Oct. 21, 1793....aged 76 served during King George's War with Capt. Grant's Co.,1745

WILLIAM STOUGHTON, died May 8th, 1750...aged 64

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WILLIAM STOUGHTON, died May 8th, 1750...aged 64

PELATIAH BLISS, died Sept 5, 1764.....aged __

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PELATIAH BLISS, died Sept 5, 1764.....aged __

JOHN STOUGHTON, died Oct 30, 1746....aged 24 served with Capt. E. Grant's Co., during the King George's War in 1745

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JOHN STOUGHTON, died Oct 30, 1746....aged 24 served with Capt. E. Grant's Co., during the King George's War in 1745

______, wife of Lieut _(William?) BANCROFT, died (January?) 24, 1798, aged 38

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________, wife of Lieut ___(William?) BANCROFT, died (January?) 24, 1798, aged 38

Lieut. SAMUEL BANCROFT, died Nov.29, 1742, aged 74 served in Queen Anne's War under Capt. M. Dimmond's Co., 1711.

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Lieut. SAMUEL BANCROFT, died Nov.29, 1742, aged 74 served in Queen Anne's War under Capt. M. Dimmond's Co., 1711.