Dr James Hannay’s Record of

Inscriptions on the Monuments

In the Old Burying Ground of

Saint John, New Brunswick

Circa 1907 - 1908

The Saint John Loyalist Burial Ground 1784 - 1848

Note 1: To search this database, click [ctrl] [f] together, enter name or first two letter in the search box, and hit enter after each items is reviewed until you reach the one for which you are looking.

Note 2: This database was transcribed from entries read on the microfilm of Dr Hannay’s report of some 903 pages, and, although care was taken in this effort, there may be errors which can be corrected by having reference to Dr Hannay’s report that is filed in the National Archives, Ottawa, Canada.

Note 3: Dr Hannay recorded these entries in alphabetical order based on the surname of the initial deceased named on the marker. His system has not been followed in this listing.

The following are the epitaphs on the Old Burial Ground markers as recorded by Dr. James Hannay between 1907 and 1908 and reported to the NB government in Report on Burial Grounds of New Brunswick 1908, now on file in the National Archives of Canada:

A

Sacred to the memory of Benjamin Ayerigg, Esq, late of the City of New York, who was drowned on his passage to Fredericton on the 22^nd April 1818. He was born September 27^th, 1773, aged 44 years, 7 months.

Sacred to the memory of John Green Austin who died Sept 4^th 1822

In memory of Archibald M Anderson, who departed this life the 23^rd March 1828 aged 50 years.

Also of Sarah his wife who died on the 13^th January 1834 aged 50 years.

Sacred to the memory of Susannah, wife of John J Akerley, who departed this life on the February in the year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Abidiah Akerley who died February 27^th 1842 in the 87^th year of his age.

Also Catherine his wife who departed this life February 18^th 1820

B

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Bailey, wife of Oliver Bailey, who departed this life on the 30^th October 1829 in the 73^rd year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of George Barclay, a native of Montrose, Scotland, late Master Mariner of this place, died, August 14^th,

Sacred to the memory of Samuel, son of George and Peggy Ball, who departed this life, aged 26 years.

Sacred to the memory of Barizillai Bailey, who departed this life the 13^th December 1826 aged 46 years.

Sacred to the memory of Joseph Barlow, who departed this life May 8^th 1809 aged 48 years.

Sacred to the memory of Isabel, wife of John Baird who departed this life Dec 19^th 1819 aged 20 years.

Sacred to the memory of Miss Annie Barker, daughter of the late William Barker of this City, who departed this life on the 11^th October 1822 aged 23 years.

In memory of Elijah Barker, son of the late John Barker who departed this life 8^th January 1829 in the 24^th year of his age.

In memory of Thomas Bean, widow of the late Adjutant William Bean, who died 26^th September 1820 aged 63 years.

Sacred to the memory of Catherine, wife of Joseph Beck, who departed this life August 10^th 1820 in the 65^th year of her age

In memory of Jane, wife of Christopher Billop, Esq who died the 21^st January 1802 aged 48 years and 5 days.

Sacred to the memory of Honourable Christopher Billop, a member of His Majesty’s Council, whose uncompromising loyalty and distinguished exertions as Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal cause during the American Rebellion obliged him, at the termination of that contest, to abandon without compensation his hereditary property on Staten Island, and return with his family to this Colony, wherein he has since resided, universally respected. He died on the 28^th of March 1827 in the 90^th year of his age.

In memory of David Blair who was born in Kincardin Shire of Inverness, North Britain who departed this life the 2^nd day of Oct 1798 aged 65 years.

In Memory of Joseph Beck who departed this life July 6^th, 1803 in the 55^th year of his age.

Sacred to the memory of Jane Black wife of the Hon William Black, who departed this life on the 6^th day of June 1836 in the 56^th year of her age.

In memory of Jane, wife of John Broth, who departed this life Oct 12^th 1812 in the 38^th year of her age.

Mary Bliss, wife of Jonathan Bliss, Esq, daughter of Hon John Worthington, Esq of Springfield, Massachusetts. Born March 9^th 1760. Died 17^th April 1799.

In memory of Gloriany, wife of Dr Azor Betts, who departed this life March 16^th 1815 aged 68 years.

Here was interred the body of Mrs Allicia Brown, wife of Dr Daniel Brown MD, a native of the Isle of Mull in Scotland, who departed this life on 14^th May 1809 aged 45, after enduring a years painful sickness which she bore with fortitude.

In memory of David Brown who departed this life 23^rd Dec 1842 in the 75^th day of his age.

Sacred to the memory of George Bastin who departed this life, Oct 17^th 1816 aged 26 years.

Sacred to the memory of William Burtis who departed this life on the sixth day of September, Anno Domini 1835 in the 75^th year of his age.

Here lies the body of Mary Buistes, widow of William Buistes who died March 20^th 1787 aged 58 years.

In memory of Eliza, wife of James Burns, and second daughter of David and Mary Merritt who departed this life January 31^st 1827, in the 29^th year of her age.

In memory of John Worthington Bliss, eldest son of Jonathan Bliss and Mary Bliss. Born 21^st August 1791, died 5^th January 1810.

Here lies the remains of George Bonsall, who departed this life Sep 27^th 1831 aged 45 years.

Also Margaret Blair his wife who died March 20^th 1825.

In memory of Thomas Brooks who departed this life November 1836 aged 35 years.

Sacred to the memory of Dr John Boyd, late of the Medical Staff of this Province. Died 27^th December 1818 aged 64 years, 41 of which he served His Majesty in various parts of the world.

Also sacred to the memory of Jane Boyd, died 1^st February 1842 aged 74 years.

Sacred to the memory of Mrs Elizabeth A Brown, who died April 21^st 1820 aged 31 years.

In memory of Ann, wife of Solomon Brice, who departed this life Sept 22^nd 1826 aged 26 years.

Sacred to the memory of Solomon Brice, a native of Londonderry, Ireland, who departed this life February 15^th, 1834

Sacred to the memory of Benjamin Brice who departed this life May 12^th 1839 aged 47 years.

C

In memory of James Clarke who departed this life Oct 23^rd 1807 in the 90^th year of his age.

Sacred to the memory of John Coleman Sr who departed the life Sept 27th 1834 aged 57 years.

Sacred to the memory of Ann, consort of Capt David Cronk, who departed this life Dec 9^th 1835, in the 68^th year of her age.

Also Eleanor, daughter of David and Ann Cronk who departed this life June 7^th 1820 in the 22^nd year of her age.

Also Mary, Consort of William Paston and daughter of David and Ann Cronk, who departed this life the 26^th October 1831 aged 26 years.

Sacred to the memory of Ursula Cripps, who departed this life January 2^nd 1828 aged 55 years.

Sacred to the memory of Thomas J Cripps who departed this life May 5^th 1825 aged 52 years.

In memory of Elizabeth Clifford who departed this life Oct 14^th 1846 in the 40^th year of her age,

Sacred to the memory of Mr Thomas Clarke, Assistant Staff Surgeon, who departed this life Nov 28^th 1815 aged 29 years.

Sacred to the memory of Joseph Clarke, Esq, son of the late Dr Joseph Clarke of Maugerville, who departed this life on the 10^th June 1828 aged 65 years.

Sacred to the memory of Charles Corey, who departed this life February 17^th 1835 in the 57^th year of his age.

In memory of Margaret McClure, wife of Mr Crawford who departed this life the 24^th March 1827 aged 46 years.

In memory of Andrew Crookshank Esq for many years a respectable Merchant in this City who died July 13^th 1815 in the 49^th year of his age.

In memory of Mr John Cock born Chiswick in the County of Middlesex, England who departed this life Nov 4^th 1792 aged 44 years.

Sacred to the memory of Ann, wife of William Cox and daughter of Frances Dominie who departed this life Dec 26^th 1892 aged 42 years..

Sacred to the departed worth, Jane Codner, who died 24^th April 1821 in the 60^th year of his age.

In memory of James Clarke who departed this life Oct 24^th 1807 in the 46^th year of his age.

In memory of Oliver Cody, who departed this life January 23^rd 1810 in the 66^th year of his age.

In memory of Jane, relict of Oliver Cody, who departed this life May 14^th 1811 in the 68^th year of her age.

In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Crookshank Sr Esq who died April 18^th 1847 aged 87 years.

In memory of Alexander Crookshank, late Sergt Major Royal Artillery at Halifax, NS, who died on the passage from Windsor to St John, NB, 26^th June 1822 aged 39 years. Lamented by all who knew him and a worthy member of Society.

In memory of Lavinia wife of Thomas Clark who died Nov 1842 aged 26 years

Also Mary Hildreth, consort of William VanBuskirk who died Nov 5^th 1846 aged twenty years.

To the memory of Lieutenant William R Cleeve of the Royal Artillery who died in this City on Sunday the 11^th August 1833 in the 23red year of his age. His death was occasioned by his having been violently thrown from his horse on the Friday preceding. This sudden summons to the tomb, of a young man universally respected and beloved excited in all classes of the Community a deep feeling of Sympathy and distress. His friends among the inhabitants of the City to whom he was more intimately known, erected this tribute to his worth.

Sacred to the memory of Ralph Charters, Master Mariner, a native of North Shields, England, who departed this life Oct 17^th 1824 aged years universally respected and deeply regretted.

In memory of Elizabeth, relict of Lathram Clark of Newport, Rhode Island, who departed this life on the 14^th October 1801 aged 81 years and 11 days.

Sacred to the memory of John Campbell, Blacksmith, a native of Scotland, who departed this life Dec 17^th 1834 aged 10 years.

Sacred to the memory of William Campbell Esq of Argyleshire, Scotland, twenty years Mayor of the City of St John, who died the 10^th February 1823 aged 81 years, universally regretted, also Elizabeth, his relict, who died February 11^th 1824 aged 84 years.

In memory of Mary Cameron, a native of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, who died July 11^th 1846 aged 31 years.

In memory of Christian Chillis, wife of Robert Chillis, Esq who died August 14^th 182 in the 78^th year of her age.

In memory of Mary Calverly, wife of Craven Calverly, who departed this life on the 17th September 1838 in the 83rd year of her age.

In memory of Agnes, daughter of William Campbell, Esq, formerly Mayor of this City and Elizabeth his wife who died 5^th November 1840 aged 78 years.

In memory of Joseph Canby who departed this life Oct 8^th 1814 aged 56 years 8 months and 24 days.

In memory of Capt J Cameron, a native of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, died February 11^th 1837 aged 51 years.

Also Mary Ann his wife, died May 19^th 1837 aged 36 years.

Sacred to the memory of Frances, daughter of Thomas Duncan, Esq and relict of the Hon George D Ludlow, late Chief Justice of this Province who died in the City on Oct 16^th 1825 in the 87^th year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Mr Jonathan Dunham, who departed this life March 12^th in the year of our Lord 1827 aged 56 years.

Also Elizabeth his wife who departed this life April 22^nd in the year of our Lord 1836 aged 64 years.

Here lies the remains of Elizabeth, wife of Mr Jonah Dyer, who died March 3^rd 1827 aged 42 years.

D

In memory of Mrs Margaret Davies wife of Thomas Davies of Monmouthshire, England, who died Oct 4^th 1812 in the 70^th year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Isabella, wife of Noah Disbrow, Esq who departed this life February 6^th 1825 aged 16 years.

In memory of Phoebe Ann Disbrow who departed this life on the 27^th day of July 1833 aged 35 years.

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Dingwell who departed this life on the 25^th day of March 1820 aged 78 years.

In memory of Stephen Dean who departed this life on the 20^th day of May 1818 aged 45 years.

Sacred to the memory of John Dean, Esq who departed this life on the 21^st July 1835 leaving a wife and four children to lament the loss of a kind husband and tender parent.

Sacred to the memory of William Donald who departed this life October 3^rd 1834 in the 86^th year of his age leaving a wife and one child to mourn the bereavement of a beloved partner.

Sacred to the memory of James Driver, a native of Scotland, who departed this life Sept 28^th 1886 in the 48^th year of his age.

Sacred tp the memory of Alexander Downey, a native of Shelburne, NS, who was drowned in the falls of the River St John Sept 15^th 1829 aged 24 years.

Sacred to the memory of William Donald, Esq, a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and many years a respectable merchant in this city, who departed this life on the 22^nd of June 1828 in the 74^th year of his age.

Also Isabella, his wife, who departed this life May 16^th 1824 aged 54 years.

Also in memory of Jane, his wife, who departed this life Sept 17^th 1840 in the 52^nd year of her age.

In memory of Charles Duffus, who departed this life the 10^th of March 1818 in the 70^th year of his age.

In memory of Mary, wife of Charles Duffy, and only daughter of John Adams, late of Coltraine, North of Ireland, who departed this life 13^th March 1848 in the 33^rd year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Peter Duffus Esq who departed this life the 27^th day of July 1831 aged 51 years and 2 months.

Sacred to the memory of Frances, daughter of Thomas Duneau, Esq and relict of the Hon George D Ludlow, late Chief Justice of this Province who died in the City on Oct 16th 1825 in the 87th year of her age.

In memory of William Durant Esq who departed this life on the 28^th of January 1832 aged 52 years.

E

Here lie the bodies of Mrs Freelove and her only child Charles, who were the wife and son of Capt Thomas Elms, and were unfortunately drowned together on the 8^th day of September 1787, the mother in the 40^th and the son in the 9^th year of their age.

F

Sacred to the memory of Hannah, wife of William D Faulke and niece of John Ferguson, Esq who departed this life May 25^th 1827 aged 30 years.

In memory of Mrs Anne, wife of George Fought, who departed this life Dec 5^th 1806 in the 61^st year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Harriet Maria, wife of William Flaherty, who departed this life June 25^th 1831 aged 23 years.

Also HM their infant daughter, who died July 1^st 1831 aged 6 days.

Sacred to the memory of David Fisher who departed this life on the 16^th day of January 1825 aged 49 years.

In memory of Ezekiel Fitzgerald who departed this life on the 8^th day of April 1841 aged 37 years.

Sacred to the memory of Anne consort of Gilbert Flagler, who departed this life on the 28^th August 1823 in the 33^rd year of her age.

The grave of Martha Forrester who departed this life August 18^th 1827 aged 58 years.

Sacred to the memory of Caldwell Fullerton who departed this life on the 10^th March 1809 aged 33 years.

G

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Graves, who departed this life on 17th March 1831 at the mature age of 98 years.

And of Sarah Ann Walker her daughter, relict of Michael Walker, Master Mariner, who was lost at sea. She died 7th March 1835 aged 48 years.

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Graves, who departed this life on the 17th March 1831, at the mature age of 98 years.

And of Sarah Ann Walker, her daughter, relict of Michael Walker, Master Mariner, who was lost at sea. She died 7^th March 1835 aged 48 years.

Also Amos Walker who died on the 21^st January 1837 in the 30^th year of her age.

And John M Walker, Master Mariner, who died by shipwreck in St Mary’s Bay about the 24^th Jany 1840 in the 27^th year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of Samuel Gillies, who died Dec 13^th, 1834, aged 47 years, leaving a husband, and seven children to mourn their loss.

Sacred to the memory of Francis Glibert, Naval Officer of this Province, also of Sophia Wallace, his wife, and Susan their daughter.

Sacred to the memory of William Godsoe, who departed this life, the 10^th Feby, 1830, aged 86 years.

Also Huldah, wife of William Godsoe, who departed this life 9^th Jany 1828 aged 66 years.

Sacred to the memory of William P Grossard, Master Mariner, a native of Beddeford, England, who departed this life the 23^rd Oct 1825 aged 68 years.

Departed this life on the 21sr February 1833, Mary Amelia, wife of Town Major Gallagher, leaving a husband and five children to deplore the loss of an affectionate wife and mother.

Sacred to the memory of Amelia, wife of Henry Gardner, who departed this life Dec 10^th 1811.

In memory of George Gardner who departed this life January 28^th 1815 aged 26 years.

Here lieth the body of William Garrow who departed this life the 29^th day of Oct 1786, aged 38 years.

Sacred to the memory of David Gabel Sr who was born in Frankfort on the Main, and died April 10^th 1816, in the 83^rd year of his age.

In memory of Nathan Garrison who departed this life suddenly February 18^th 1817 in the 39^th year of his age.

Sacred to the memory of Robert Gibb, a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who died March 20^th 1822 aged 39 years.

In memory of John Philip Gasser, son of John and Mary Catherine Gasser, departed this life July the 7^th 1791 aged 22 years.

Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of Samuel Gillies, who died Dec 17^th 1834 aged 47 years leaving a husband and seven children to mourn their loss.

Sacred to the memory of Francis Gilbert, Naval Officer of this Province, also of Sophia Wallace, his wife and Susan their daughter.

Sacred to the memory of William Godsoe, who departed this life the 10^th February 1830 aged 86 years.

In remembrance of Ann, wife of James Gaynor, who died on the 28^th day August 1820 aged 55 years.

In remembrance of James Gaynor who departed this life on the 19^th January 1828 aged 71 years.

Sacred to the memory of James Grundy, a native of Lancashire, England, who departed this life about Oct 8^th, 1832 aged 35 years.

In memory of John Graham who died July 13^th, 1834 aged 22 years.

Also James Graham, who died Apr 23^rd, 1844, aged 22 years.

Also Alex Graham, who died, Jany 17^th, 1845 aged 25 years.

Sacred to the memory of William Gilbert, who departed this lfie 28^th September, 1828, aged 36 years.

Sacred to the memory of Henry Goldsmith, Esq, an Assistant Commisioner General, who was born in Athlone, Ireland, and died, June 13tth AD 1811 aged 56 years.

Sacred to the memory of John Godsoe, who departed this life August 16^th, 1824, aged 30 years.

H

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, relict of Miles Hamlin of Passage, Cork, Ireland, who departed this life 5th January 1802 aged 66 years.

Also her daughter Mary Green, who departed this life 5^th February 1840 aged 77 years.

In memory of Abel Hardenbrook who departed this life January 29^th, 1814, in the 58^th year of his age.

In memory of Cornelius Harble Jr, son of Cornelius and Diadema Harble, who departed this life 4^th day August 18__ aged 68 years, native of County Monaghan, Ireland.

Sacred to the memory of Robert Hardenbrook who departed this life November 30^th, 1819, in the 32^nd year of his age.

Also Margaret his wife who departed this life October 29^th, 1835 aged 50 years.

Sacred to the memory of James Hart, a native of Scotland, who died May 10^th, 1813, aged 60 years.

Thomas Hanford Esq who depated this life the 16^th January 1826 aged 75 years.

Sacred to the memory of Mrs Ann Hanford, relict of the late Thomas Hanford, who departed this life on 17^th Nov 1837 aged 77 years and 6 months.

Sacred to the memory of Sacred to the memory of Thomas Hanford, who departed this life February 3rd, 1833, 32 years and 6 months.

Sacred to the memory of Catherine Kelly, the beloved wife of Abel A Hardenbrook who departed this life the 5th Dec 1799, aged 37 years.

Erected to the memory of Mary Ann, wife of John Hardenbrook and daughter of Elijah and Mary Ann Baxter, who departed this life 19th May 1837 in the 35th of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Mary, wife of Benjamin Harrington and daughter of Samuel and Phoebe Green, of New Port, Nova Scotia who departed this life on the 30th April 1832 in the 31st year of her age, leaving a disconsolate husband and five small children to mourn the loss of an affectionate wife and indulgent mother.

In memory of John Hendrick, son of Mr Conradt Hendricks who departed this life Aug 14th, 1793 aged 13 years.

In memory of Sarah Hendricks, daughter of Mr. Conradt Hendricks who departed this life Anno Domino 1795, July the 29th, in the 20th year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Hersey who departed this life May 17th 1831 aged 79 years.

In memory of John Harding who departed this life August 17th 1810 in the 24th year of his age.

In memory of William Harding who departed this life March 24th 1818 in the 73rd year of his age.

Sacred to the memory of Mary the wife of Captain John Hargreaves who died on the 10th March 1830 aged 40 years a native of Lancaster, England.

In memory of Nancy wife of Uriah Hatfield ….(rest illegible)

Sacred to the memory of William W son of Daniel and Ann Hatfield who departed this life on the 6th of March 1817 aged 21 years,1 month and 27 days.

Erected in memory of David Hatfield, Esq died Dec 1st, 1843 aged 80 years.

Ann his wife died Sept 12th 1845 aged 77 years.

In memory of Ann, wife of Thomas G Hatheway and daughter of Joseph Canby who departed this life the 5th day of April 1827 aged 32 years.

In memory of William Hayter who departed this life February 9th 1817 aged 88 years. Also Jane his wife who departed this life January 6th 1820 aged 74 years.

In memory of Barbara wife of McWilliam Hewitt who died 14th of January 1830 aged 43 years.

In memory of Conradt Hendricks son of Mr John Hendricks born near Middleton Point, New Jersey who departed this life on the 13th day of July 1834 aged 46 years.

In memory of John Hay, he departed this life 24th December 1813 aged 45 years. And Stephen his son who departed this life on the 4th May 1836 aged 30 years.

Sacred to the memory of Thomas Hay who died March 16th 1845 aged 17 years.

In the memory of James Hogan who departed this life July 13th, 1833 in the 62nd year of his age.

Also his wife Sidney Bolton, who departed this life Sept 26th, 1833 in the 60th year of her age.

Erected to the memory of Sarah, wife of Joshua Hughson, who departed this life on the 29th, May, 1829 in the 53rd year of her age.

And Ann, wife of Arthur Richards and daughter of Joshua and Sarah Hughson, who departed this life on the 21st January, 1827 in the 28th year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Jane, wife of Sydney P Johnson who departed this life on the 13th March, 1831, in the 30th year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Henrietta, wife of William Hughson who departed this life on the 30th November 1829 in the 34th year of her age.

And James Hughson, Master Mariner, and son of Joshua and Sarah Hughson who departed this life on the 26th April 1829 in year 28th year of his age.

In the memory of James Hogan who departed this life July 13th 1833 in the 62nd year of his age.

Also of his wife Sidney Bolton who departed this life Sept 26th 1833 in the 60th year of her age.

Died, Martha, wife of Stephen Humbert, April 22nd, 1815 in the 30th year of her age.

Sacred to the memory of Alfred, son of Thomas and Lois Hunt of Hopewell, who departed this life October 27th, 1840 aged 24 years.

J

In memory of Robert James who died April 29th 1842 in the 73rd year of his life.

In memory of Rachel Jacobus who departed this life on the 25th October 1807 aged 69 years.

In memory of Margaret Johnston who died August 3rd 1847 aged 42 - a native of Sligo, Ireland.

Also his daughter Eliza who died April 28th 1847 aged 22 years.

Sacred to the memory of Abel, son of Chapman and Mary Judson, who drowned Nov 5th, 1812, aged 23 years and 6 months.

Sacred to the memory of Chapman Judson, who departed this life July 28th, 1817, in the 60th year of her age.

In memory of Margaret Johnston who died August 3rd, 1847, aged 42 – a native of Sligo, Ireland. Also her daughter Eliza who died April 28th, 1847, aged 22 years