F. W. Chesson File: WBRYGRV.HTM
144 Fiske Street, New: July 17, 1996
Waterbury, CT 06710 Rev: 4 Mar, 2000
WATERBURY GRAVES, etc.
(mainly "Zinkies")
All Saints (Old Brockett Hill) Cemetery
POTTER. 8- foot obl, with a plaint pointed tip.
South panel: Miller Potter. July 27, 1813 + Oct 23, 1900
"We miss thee from our home, Father.
We miss thee from thy place.
A shadow o'er our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We mis thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care.
Our home is dark without thee.
We miss thee everywhere.
East face: Faith on panel. 1890 on base.
North panel: Lois W. Boakes. wife of Miller Potter
Born in Sheffield Mass. Sept 24, 1814. Died April 13, 1885
AE 70 Yrs, 7 Mo.
"She no longer waits in hope
But is realizing the long looked-for
Happiness with her Savior."
West face: Ivied Cross. POTTER on base
Old Pine Grove Cemetery
LEONARD. A 5 foot square pillar, topped by a square urn.
East face: Charles Leonard. D May 23, 1892, AE 65. (over a GAR Badge.)
North face: Eliza J. Leonard. Born Aug 8, 1899
West face: Panel has Wheat Sheaf.
South face: Panel has Cross & Roses.
MERRELL. Similar pillar, topped with round urn.
North face: Nathan Merrell. D May 13, 1909, AE 86.
West face: "To the Sacred memory of Almira E. H., wife of Nathan Merrell,
Jan 4, 1822 + July 2, 1814. A faultless woman, whose life was
passed in unselfishness, love and duty to others. She died as she lived,
a brave, true spirit, an example of the highest womanhood."
South face: Charles L. Only son of Almira E. H. M. 8-25-1948 + 11-23-1900
East face: Blank panel.
Riverside Cemetery
Opened in 185.. Riverside is an early example of the "Park Cemetery,"
pioneered by Mt. Alban in Boston. The main road up from the gate and Memorial
Chapel leads past the most elgant and imposing statues and mausoleums.
Mary Ann, Wife of Philemon Tuttle. 2-26-1811, AE 28
"Wrapt in the shades of Death,
No more that friendly face we see,
Empty, ah empty! Every place,
Once filled so well by thee."
Zinc Monuments
ARROL. A solid, horizontal structure, with ornamental columns.
North face: John Arrol. Born Johnstown, Scotland, 7-27-1818 + 11-13-1882
Barbara, W/O JA same birthplace 2-14-1814 + 12-28-1891
West face: Ivied Cross
South face: Wheat Sheaf & Sickle
East face: Figure with raised hand, other hand holding Book. (like actual
statues atop monuments at North Woodbury and Old St. Joseph's) Also,
inscription: "There is Rest in heaven."
Markers: Three horiz. grave markers. FATHER, MOTHER & a taller AUNTIE.
BLAKESLEE. A two-sided upright tablet, having an arched top, inscribed:
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep."
South face: George N. Blakeslee D Jan 18, 1887, AE 77.
Harriet, W/O GNB D Sept 9, 1885, AE 85.
North Face. Rose Wreath
BURRITT. A six foot tapering column, topped by a square urn.
South face: Sarah L, Burritt. 4-26-1820 + 12-10-1881
East face: Wheat Sheaf & Sickle
North face: Edward N. Burritt 6-11-1845 + 5-2-1887
West face: C. H. Hurd. Born Essex (Ct) 4-10-1848, Died Hartford 9-7-1914
Mrs. E. L. Hurd. B. Norwalk 4-19-1849, Died Groton 10-25-1920
William H. Hurd B. Waterbury 8-27-1876, D 5-25-1877
"Gone, But Not Forgotten."
HEISER. A two-sided upright tablet, having a three-lobed insert, topped
by a detailed Cross, lying by the back side, broken off.
outh face: Maggie, Daughter of Charles & Babette Heiser. Below is image of
Jesus and three children.
North Face: Died July 17, 1881, Age 2 years & 5 months. Also a Lily Spray.
MOSER. At eight feet, the tallest Zinc in Riverside Cemetery! Set
on a granite base, it is topped by an elaborate Urn held by
two winged Angels.
North face: John L. Moser Died March 23, 1878, AE 61.
EliSabeth, Wife of John L. Moser. Died Jan 18, 1894, AE 84.
West face: EliZabeth C. Moser, Wife of Daniel Kiefer.
Died Milford, Ct. Nov 8, 1932 AE 86 Yr, 10 Mo. (note date!)
KIEFER. (sf) Conrad Kiefer. July 18, 1883, AE 67.
Catherine, W/O CK. Dec 15, 1881, AE 55.
Daniel Kiefer, son, Feb 18, 1897, AE 55.
East face: Daniel Kiefer, Co. A, 55 NYV (same date) With GAR Badge below.
PYKE. Four foot tapering column, topped with a pointed Urn finial.
South face: Marion Rebecca, Wife of Charles Pyke. 3-18-1829 + 9-6-1887
below is "Proverbs 31-25-26"
East face: In Memory of Mrs. Nellie A. Gunn 8-19-1883, AE 23
West face: In Memory of Mrs. Etta M. Purdy 9-7-1877, AE 22
North face: Rose Wreath
(Note:) Why are these two dead youg wives memorialized? Are they kin...?
STOWE. Standing tablet with peaked top.
North face: George W. Stowe. Jan 1, 1854 + 10-22-98
Margery D. Stowe. June 21, 1882 + Aug 8, 1882
South face: Cross & Flowers.
WILSON. A large, elaborate horizontal box.
North face: David B. Wilson. April 1, 1848 + March 7-1909
West face: Lily of Valley
South face: Saraha Eliza, Wife of C. M. Wilson. 3-24-1824 + 5-7-1890
WOLCOTT: A small, squat monument with a sloping top bearing name.
South face. Ida May, Daughter of H. J. & Nellie M. Wolcott.
Died July 22-1887 AE 12 Yrs, 6 Mos, 19 Days.
North face: "Gone from our home, but not from our hearts."
Note: Both inscriptions set upon a tassled, vertically hanging banner.
WOODING. A five foot column, topped by a square urn finial.
South face: Mary R. Edge, Wife of T. S. Wooding. 5-15-1854 + 8-8-1892
East face: Wheat Sheaf & Sickle
North face: Cross and Flowers (mostly roses)
West face: Rose Wreath
Old St. Joseph's Cemetery
KELLEY. A large Zinc monument, topped with a standing female figure,
raised right hand, with index finger pointing upwards. The left arm
holds at her side an opened book. The structure is listing slighty to
the west, the base both bowing on the west and south sides. But no
cracks in evidence. Is apparently identical to similar monument in
North Cemetery in Woodbury.
North face: Daniel Kelley. D Jan 12, 1883, AE 64.
West face: Maggie M. Kelley. D July 4, 1881, AE 23. Anchor motif.
South face: Cross & Roses on panel, Dove on base, also mfg's name,
Monument Bronze Co., Bridgeport, CT, at foot of base.
East face: Mourner & Cross on panel, Wheat Sheaf on base.
Mary Ann, daughter of George and Mary Bragel
Died March 19, 1860. AE 5 Weeks, 1 Day.
"Stand by my friends, wipe off your tears,
And I'll be here till Christ appears.
And when he comes, I hope to rise,
Unto that life that never dies."
Mary Ann Kelly, April 5, 1856. AE 20 Yrs and 7 Mos.
"A Native of Queens Co., Ireland. May Her Soul Rest in Peace"
"Her spirit's fled and reigns above,
In realms of joy of peace and love.
Dull Death has done his part.
Where shall we hear the splendid laugh,
To give her name to years to come.
Ah! Hear it in the heart."
New St. Joseph's Cemetery
JULIEN. A 4 ft pillar, topped by a 3 foot Ivy Cross.
West face: Mary, wife of Lambert Julien. May 7, 1870 + May 7, 1925
Other faces: Blank panels.
Note: Recently planted flowers at base, also votive candle & tiny ceramic angel
Nearby are stones for FATHER, Arthur G. Julien, 2-17-1906 + Feb 5, 1960
and "World War II." Francis R. Julien, MOMM2, USN 10-22-1908 + Jan 2, 1980.
Civil War & Other Military Graves
By Individuals' Names
Babcock, Albert C. Co. C, 2nd CVI Jan 8, 1876 Riverside
Blackman, John J. Co. H, 23rd CVI Jan 12, 1904 Riverside
Brady, Michael Co E, 6th CVI 4-14-1882 Old St Joseph's
Brown, Charles C. CO. E, 6th CVI Mar 3, 1885 Riverside
Brown, John D. Co. E, 6th CVI 7-23-1892 Riverside
Butler, Michael Co C, 4th US Inf 5-16-1893 AE 60 Old St Joseph's
Carswell, Norman W. Co. G, 15th Vermont 8-18-1898, AE 79 Riverside
Clarkin, John Co H, 1st CHvArt 1836-1911 Old St Joseph's
Cutting, John P. 9th Independent NY Co. Aug 4, 1884 Riverside
Dailey, George C. Co. G, 16th CVI 10-10-1890 Riverside
Darling, William J. Co. A, 23rd CVI 8-8-1909 AE 67 Old St Joseph's
Devereux, John USS Keystone State 7-7-1868 " "
Dunphy, Martin Co A, 9th USInf 7-27-1954 AE 84 Old StJoe's
Fiske, A. Fayette Co. I, 20th CVI Oct 3, 1882, AE 36 Riverside
Ford, Andrew J. Co. H, 23rd CVI Feb 6, 1901, AE 67 Riverside
Fox, Church R. Co. H, 7th CVI 10-23-1907, AE 72 Riverside
George, Benjamin, Cpl Co. K, 1st CHA 12-13-1890 Old Pine Grove
Grannis, Lewis S. ? 8th CVI 9-30-1902, AE 67 Riverside
Greutze, Theodore Co. D, 7th NY Inf. Jan 25, 1884 Riverside
Kiefer, Daniel Co. A, 55th NYV 2-18-1897, AE 55 Riverside
Leonard, Charles L. GAR Member 5-23-1892 AE 65 Old Pine Grove
Miller, John Co. E, 48th Penn. 6-25-1908 AE 71 " " "
Nettleton, John 11 Illinois Inf. 8-13-1906 AE 73 " " "
Paul, John, Cpl Co. F, 51st NYV Mar 9, 1892, AE 83 Riverside
Schuyler, Lewis H. Co. E, 209th Penn. 8-16-1909, AE 64 Riverside
Simons, Darwin Co. C, 16th CVI 6-30-1901, AE 79 Brockett/A-Sts
Simons, Leonard Co. K, 14th CVI July 7, 1898, AE 72 Riverside
Sperry, Charles A. Co. B, 75 Ill. Rgt. Jun 17, 1898 Riverside
Stone, John B. Co. C, 14th CVI 11-10-1887 Riverside
Towne, Everett A. Co. C, 4th Mass Cavlry Oct 11, 1891, AE 47 Riverside
Tuttle, George C. Co. C, 73rd NY Inf 7-23-1908, AE 67 Brockett/A-Sts
Wallace, John ?. Co. H, 9th US Inf 7-22-1918 AE 79 Riverside
Webber, William Co. E, 9th CVI 9-17-1913 AE 83 Old Pine Grove
Wedge, Curtis P. Cpl Co. A, 2nd CHA 8-9-1926 AE 83 Old Pine Grove
By Military Units
Connecticut Units
Brady, Michael Co. E, 6th CVI 4-14-1882 Old St. Joseph's
Brown, Charles C. CO. E, 6th CVI Mar 3, 1885 Riverside
Brown, John D. Co. E, 6th CVI 7-23-1892 Riverside
Fox, Church R. Co. H, 7th CVI 10-23-1907, AE 72 Riverside
Grannis, Lewis S. ? 8th. CVI 9-30-1902, AE 67 Riverside
Webber, William Co. E, 9th. CVI Sep 17, 1913, AE 83 Old Pine Grv
Stone, John B. Co. C, 14th CVI 11-10-1887 Riverside
Simons, Leonard Co. K, 14th CVI July 7, 1898, AE 72 Riverside
Simons, Darwin Co. C, 16th CVI 6-30-1901, AE 79 Brockett/A-Sts
Dailey, George C. Co. G, 16th CVI 10-10-1890 Riverside
Fiske, A. Fayette Co. I, 20th CVI Oct 3, 1882, AE 36 Riverside
Blackman, John J. Co. H, 23rd CVI Jan 12, 1904 Riverside
Darling, William J. Co. A, 23rd CVI 8-8-1909, AE 67 Old StJoes
Ford, Andrew J. Co. H, 23rd CVI Feb 6, 1901, AE 67 Rvrside
Clarkin, John Co. H, 1st CHvArt 1836-1911 Old StJoseph's
George, Benjamin, Cpl Co. K, 1st CHvArt 12-13-1890 Old Pine Grove
Wedge, Curtis P., Cpl Co. A, 2nd CHA 8-9-1926,AE 83 Old Pine Grove
Other State Enlistments
Nettleton, John. Band 11th Illinois Rgt. Aug 13, 1906 Old Pine Grove
Sperry, Charles A. Co. B, 75 Ill. Rgt. Jun 17, 1898 Riverside
Hubbard, Josiah M. Co. A, 61st Mass. Inf Dec 9, 1887 Riverside
Towne, Everett A. Co. C, 4th Mass Cavlry Oct 11, 1891, AE 47 Riverside
Cutting, John P. 9th Independent NY Co. Aug 4, 1884 Riverside
Greutze, Theodore Co. D, 7th NY Inf. Jan 25, 1884 Riverside
Paul, John, Cpl Co. F, 51st NYV Mar 9, 1892, AE 83 Riverside
Kiefer, Daniel Co. A, 55th NYV 2-18-1897, AE 55 Riverside
Tuttle, George C. Co. C, 73rd NY Inf 7-23-1908, AE 67 Brockett/A-Sts
Miller, John Co. E, 48th Penn. 6-25-1908 AE 71 Old Pine Grove
Schuyler, Lewis H. Co. E, 209th Penn. 8-16-1909, AE 64 Riverside
Carswell, Norman W. Co. G, 15th Vermont 8-18-1898, AE 79 Riverside
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Dunphy, Martin Co A, 9th USInf 7-27-1954 AE 84 Old StJoe's
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