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A History of the County of Westchester, Vol. II

Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. II. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848. 266 words

In memory of Oliver de Lancey, senr., who deparled tjjis life April 4th, 1840, aged 70 years. Sacred to the memory of Captain Stephen Bayard, who was born Oct. 26ih, 1785, and died July 11, 1814: "my Blessed Saviour receive my spirit, were his last words," and whosoever believeth in him, tho' he die, yet shall he live again. Ever will the sweet remembrance, of your useful, generons, forgiving and affectionate virtues, best of husbands and fathers, be cherished in the hearts of your wife and family. Sacra raemoria of Philip Livingston, whose family were suddenly bereaved of a valued parent, on the 27th Nov. 1808, Liged 74 years. His afflictions were numerous and deep felt, yet was he comforted.

His heart, its confidence

Reposed in God, its strength and shield,

The paths of death in glory shine,

When saints the call obey,

A light from Heaven, an arm divine,

Are with them on the way.

Here lies ', _

the mortal remains of

Wright Post,

during many years eminent as a.

physician and surgeon

in the city of New York, '

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he was distinguished for sound judgment, practical skill and unwearied diligence in ,. nis profession, and for modest, dignified and

^ mild deportment in all the walks of life,

an enlightened and attached member of the Protestant Episcopal church, he was for many years a vestryman of Grace church in the city of New York, and for several years its senior warden, overplied by professional labours, his feeble frame gradually gave way to the attacks of pulmonary consumption. . ,