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         AISQUITH, George, Ann Olevia, Alexander, John, Ann.
Buried in a cemetery in Maryland

    Sacred to the memory of George Aisquith, Ann Olevia Aisquith, Alexander
    Aisquith, John Aisquith, and Ann Aisquith, children of John and Mary
    Aisquith, of the city of Baltimore. George, was born December 27, 1783,
    and died September 10, 1789, in St. Mary's county. Ann Olevia, was born
    December 27, 1801, and died July 24, 1803. Alexander, was born June 13,
    1795, and died November 11, 1803. John, was born April 17, 1786, and
    departed this life May 29, 1804. Ann, was born February 8, 1791, and
    died November 18, 1792, in St. Mary's County.
    Lo where a parent seeks repose,
    And often o'er their children cries;
    Waiting the hour that shall disclose,
    Them once more to their longing eyes.
    Bereav'd sweet innocence of you,
    One, two, three, four, ah! five have died;
    Was e'er maternal love more true,
    Or more alas! severely tried.
    Hence let the tributary tear,
    Stream from each eye that reads this verse;
    And ah! ye tender mothers here,
    In sighs your sympathy rehearse.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


BEND, William Bradford, Joseph, Anna Maria, Joseph Hutchins, Anna Catharine, Susan Bradford
Buried in an Episcopal cemetery in Maryland

    In memory of William Bradford, Joseph, Anna Maria, Joseph Hutchins,
    Anna Catharine, children of the Reverend Joseph G. J. Bend and Mary B.
    Bend his wife, who have been in the merciful and wise providence of
    their heavenly Father taken away from the evil to come and added to
    the angelic choirs. Thy will, O Lord, be done. William Bradford was
    born January 27, 1791, and died March 10, 1701. Joseph born November
    20, 1791, died November 22, 1791; Anna Maria born October 17, 1794,
    died January 21, 1795; Joseph Hutchins born February 18, 1796, died
    November 16, 1797; Anna Catharine born May 26, 1800, died July 19,
    1800. Also in memory of Susan Bradford, daughter of the same parents,
    who was born on the 1st October 1804, and died the following day.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


BOYSON, Elizabeth
Buried in a Methodist cemetery in Maryland

    In memory of Elizabeth Boyson, consort of Captain Thomas Boyson, who
    departed this life on the 1st day of April 1802, aged 24 years, 8 months
    and 20 days.

    Better than boding fears,
    To me thou oft has prov'd;
    Oft observ'd my silent tears,
    And challeng'd thy belov'd.
    Mercy to my rescue flew,
    And death ungrasp'd his fainting prey;
    Pain before thy face withdrew,
    And sorrow fled away.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


BUCHANAN, Hannah
Buried in a Methodist cemetery in Maryland

    In memory of Hannah Buchanan, who departed this life June 6, 1802,
    in the 56th year of her age
    Though my frail heart did oft despair,
    With grief and sorrow prest;
    I trust in God who heard my prayer,
    And granted my request.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


DUNN, Joseph
Buried in a Methodist cemetery in Maryland

    In memory of Joseph Dunn, who departed this life
    July 14, 1803, aged 24 years. He was a tender father
    and a loving husband.

    Like as the bud nipt off the tree,
    So death has parted you and me!
    Therefore, dear wife, I you beseech
    Be satisfi'd for I am rich.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


DURHAM, Thomas
Buried in a Methodist cemetery in Maryland

    In memory of Thomas Durham, who departed this
    life 22d of January 1805, aged 35 years and 10 days.
    He was a tender father and loving husband.

    Like as the bud nipt off the tree,
    So death has parted you and me;
    Therefore, dear wife, I you beseech
    Be satisfi'd for I am rich.

    Also his and Mary's son Samuel Durham, who departed
    this life the 16th of September 1804, aged 17 months and 2 days.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


EASTON, Mary
Buried in a Presbyterian cemetery in Maryland

    In memory of Mary, daughter of Nicholas and Ruth Easton, who departed
    this life on the 29th of June 1802, aged 1 year, 1 month and 14 days.
    The cup of life unto her lips she prest,
    Found the taste bitter and declin'd the rest;
    Averse then turning from the face of day,
    She gently sigh'd her little soul away.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


ENSOR, William B.
Buried in a Methodist Cemetery in Maryland

    Here lies intered the remains of William B. Ensor, son of William and
    Martha Ensor of Fell's Point, who departed this transitory life on
    Saturday the 21st day of June 1800. Aetat 30 years, 8 months and 12 days.
    He was! (but words are wanting to say what)
    Think what a son and husband should be, he was that.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


GREEVES, Nelly
Buried in an Episcopal cemetery in Maryland

    Departed this life, of the prevailing fever, Miss Nelly Greeves, on the 22d of September 1800, in the 17th year of her age.
    Dear reader as you pass by,
    On those few lines do cast an eye,
    As you are now so once was I.
    My former services being gone and past,
    I was doom'd into an hospital to be cast,
    Or else upon the street to lye,
    There like a brute beast to die.
    Thus by friends and relations forsaken,
    By a true friend under protection was taken.
    For whom to God my prayers I offer,
    And hope the Almighty will him prosper,
    And crown his days with blessings sweet,
    Until in heaven we both do meet.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


KEERL, Elizabeth
Buried in a German cemetery in Maryland

    In memory of Elizabeth Keerl, the daughter of Mary and Henry Keerl, who
    departed this life July 5, 1797, aged 10 months and 7 days.
    Pray my dear parents do not weep,
    I am not dead but I do sleep.

    Source : Memoirs 1806


NEILL, Samuel
Buried in a Methodist cemetery in Maryland

    In memory of Samuel Neill, the son of Thomas and Mary Neill, who departed
    this life August 16, 1798, agec 9 months and 23 days.
    Happy is the babe who's privileged by fate,
    To a shorter labour and lighter weight;
    But yesterday received the gift of breath,
    And order'd to-morrow to return to death.

    Source : Memoirs 1806



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