Sacred to the Memory of who departed this life on the 18th Nov. 1840, aged 76 years. A tender parent, a sincere friend, Sacred to the Memory of Antoine Orian Ferie, Go home my friends and cease your tears, In Memory of Mary Ann,' wife of John Miller Robins, and daughter of Anthony and Charlotte Snider, who exchanged her earthly, for an heavenly abode, on the 3d Nov. 1823, aged 23 years. Also in Memory of Augustus Anthony, their only son, who died on the 7th March 1827, aged 16 yrs. 6 mos. and 6 days, The mercies of thy God by early call, And join there, is all thy parents' wish, and all their prayer. In Memory of Mrs. Mary Young, wife of Mr. Joseph Young, died 13th January 1832, aged 23 years. Her many virtues had endeared her to a numerous circle of relatives and friends by whom in life she was beloved and esteemed, and in death mourned for and lamented. In Memory of Mrs. Paula Young, widow of Mr. Thomas Young, died 11th July 1841, aged 61 years, universally respected, and beloved in her life, and deeply regretted in her death. Sacred to the Memory of Joseph DeSouza, Esq. died 22d Dec. 1832, aged 50 years. This tribute of filial gratitude is placed by his afflicted and affectionate daughter, Eliza DeSouza. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Catharine Alexander Panioty, relict of Alexander Panioty, Esq. of Dacca, and daughter of Ignatius Barros, Esq. also of Dacca, died 16th May 1846, aged 66 years. Requiescat in pace. Sacred to the Memory of Amelia Catharine, who for 30 years was the faithful and beloved wife of Mr. Paul DeSilva, and who departed this life on the 25th July 1847, aged 42 years, 9 months and 7 days, leaving her husband, relations and friends, to all of whom by her many virtues she had endeared herself, to lament her loss. "She trusted in the Lord Jesus and her end was peace." Sacred to the Memory of the beloved wife of James Charles Nickels, who departed this life on the 19th Sept. 1840, aged 20 years, 1 month and 15 days; a dutiful daughter, an affectionate wife and a tender mother. Beloved and esteemed in her life, lamented and regretted in her death. Angelica lov'd shall still be Angelica mourn'd. THE PORTUGUESE BURIAL GROUND AT BOITACONNAH, (The gift of Mr. Joseph Barretto, who purchased it in the year 1785 for eight thousand rupees.) The following is taken from a Tablet placed in the front of a Masonry raised in the form of a Tomb in the centre of the Burial Ground. This Asylum for the departed Roman Catholics, is the gift of JOSEPH BARRETTO, Esq. Calcutta, 1st June, 1808. FR. MANUEL DE ROZARIO, Affection weeps but heaven rejoices. In Memory of John Joseph Pinto, who died on the 19th April 1844, aged 31 years, 1 month, 5 days. Vicar. Wardens. Sacred to the Memory of Anna Maria, the beloved wife of Mr. Charles Martin, died on the 7th July 1843, aged 40 years and 7 months. Sacred to the Memory of Francis Pereira, who died on the 18th Oct. 1842, aged 90 years, Much esteemed and respected by his relations and friends. As also in this ground that of his wife, Sacred to the Memory of Anna Maria, born 23d Dec. 1838, died 30th April 1845. Sacred to the Memory of Louisa, Sleep on sweet child and take thy rest, The last tribute to Roza, the beloved wife of Mr. F. Phillips, who fell asleep in Jesus on the 27th Dec. 1842, in the age of 34 years, 11 months and 9 days, universally respected and regretted. Erected by her affectionate husband. Also Cicilia, her infant daughter, born 4th Dec. 1842, and died 29th Jan. 1843. third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. and R. Phillips, Also Mrs. Anna DeRocha, S. M. of Mr. Michael Phillips, who departed this life on the 30th March 1845, aged 75 years. Sacred to the lamented Memory of the beloved wife of Mr. James George Scott, "Yes! I must weep! tho' reason oft in vain, Go then, dear shade! thy just reward receive, Sacred to the Memory of Louisa, wife of the late Mr. Abraham James, who died 6th July 1847, aged 52 years. Requiescat in pace. The cares of life and pangs of death are o'er, For I am not lost but gone before. Beneath this cross lie the remains of who departed this life on Saturday, Be sure the Lord will thee forsake. Sacred to the Memory of Michael Crow, Esq. who departed this life on the 26th April 1847, aged 40 years, 3 months and 29 days. O early snatched from all who held him dear, As friend, husband, father, he was matchless here; Virtue like his to earth is seldom given, Too good to dwell with us he is gone to heaven. Mary, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Crow, died 24th Dec. 1845, aged 6 days. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, DHURRUMTOLLAH. Dedicated, A. D. 1832, to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, (foundress Mrs. PASCOA BARRETTO DESouza. Sacred to the Memory of Isabella, wife of Lawrence DeSouza, born 5th Aug. 1798, Within this spot are likewise deposited the Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Walker, relict of, the late John Walker, Esq. who departed this life on the 20th Feb. 1844, Etat 66 years, 3 months and 5 days. Also of Mrs. Isabella Umlot, her mother, Obit 7th Feb. 1846, aged 86 years. Sacred to the Memory of Luis DeSouza, CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS,— July, MDCCCXLII. aged 80 years. THE ARMENIAN CHURCH-(Old China Bazaar.) KENANENTCH PHANOOS purchased the ground where the Church now stands, and which was used as a Burying-ground by the Armenians until the year 1724, when the present Church was founded by national contributions under the auspices of Aga Nazar; the steeple was added by the Huzoormall family in 1734 the architect was Cavond, an Armenian from Persia. In the year 1763, the Church was repaired and embellished by the late Aga Petruse Aratoon. In 1790, it was again considerably improved by the late highly respectable Aga Catchick Arakiel, who presented the clock and built houses for the Clergy. The Church is called St. Nazareth's Church, in honour of the founder. Previous to the year 1724, the Armenians performed divine service in a temporary chapel about one hundred yards to the south of St. Nazareth's Church. (In the interior of the Church is the following Inscription on a black marble slab :-) whose patriotism endowed this Church with a splendid clock, the Parochial building Exegi Monumentum cere perennius. CATCHICK ARAKIEL, Esq.-(an Armenian Merchant of the first rank and eminence in Calcutta.) On Sunday the 25th July 1790, departed this life that highly respectable and worthy character, Mr. Catchick Arakiel, an Armenian Merchant of the first rank and eminence in Calcutta, and the head and principal of the Armenian nation in Bengal. The goodness, humanity, and benevolence of this man towards all mankind, his liberal spirit in contributing to the public welfare on every occasion; the affability of his deportment, and friendly disposition to all, were distinguished traits in his character; he was so warmly and gratefully attached to the English nation that he was continually heard to express his happiness and a sense of his fortunate lot in living under their Government. He possessed the regard of the whole settlement, unsullied by the enmity of a single individual. Among his own beloved nation, the Armenians, he was looked up to as a guide and director in all their difficulties and disputes, which he was ever studious to settle with paternal affection. (The following Inscriptions are to be seen in the Church Yard:-) Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Emin, relict of Josh. Emin, Esq. who departed this life on the 3d of Oct. 1830, aged 40 years. Sacred to the Memory of Manuk Malcolm Manuk, Esq. who departed this life at the age of 30 years, on the 7th June 1841. Sacred to the Memory of Astwachatoor Malcolm Manuk, Esq. third son of the late Malcolm Manuk, Esq. born the 5th of Sept. Anno Domini, 1819, died on the 2d Feb. 1839, in the bloom of youth. Just such is the christian, his course he begins, Like the sun in a mist while he mourns for his sins, And melts into tears, then he breaks out and shines, And travels his heavenly way. But when he comes nearer to finish his race, "The memory of the just is blessed."-Prov. x. 7. Sacred to the Memory of Catchator Isaac Malchus, Esq. who departed this life on the 17th day of July 1834, at the Cautgurrah Indigo Factory, and his remains were deposited here on the 19th day of July 1834, aged 38 years, 7 months and 11 days. Sacred to the Memory of Master Sarkies, the son of Z. Sarkies, Esq. who departed this life on the 10th July 1837, aged 15 years. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Callonah Elizabeth Holwee alias Peters, Peace, 'tis the Lord Jehovah's hand that blasts Sleep soft in dust, await the Almighty's will, Sacred to the Memory of G. P. Bagram, Esq. who departed this life on the 3d of October 1831, aged 54 years. Sacred to the Memory of Catherine Arathoon, the beloved wife of Johannes Hyrapiet Arathoon, Esq. who departed this life on the 20th of Oct. 1836, aged 24 years and 3 months. Wake and lift up thyself my heart, and with the Who all night long unwearied sing glory to the Heav'n is there, Lord, where'er thou art, Oh! never then from me depart, Sacred to the Memory of formerly of Calcutta and late of Penang, eminently distinguished for his philanthropy and benevolence, who departed this life on his passage from Penang to Calcutta, Sacred to the Memory of Mr. G. J. Paul, Sacred to the Memory of Master J. C. Paul, Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. T. Paul, who died on the 4th April 1834, aged 47 years. Sacred to the Memory of Lazar Agabeg, Esq. Sacred to the Memory of Anna Pinheiro, wife of Joakim Pinheiro, died the 12th July 1841, aged 75 years. Here rest the remains of Catchick, son of Johannes Sarkies, Esq. and grandson of Sarkies Tar Johannes, Esq. who departed this life at the age of 24 years, on the 17th of Sept. 1833. To the Memory of Elizabeth, the infant daughter of Mrs. Arrakiel Gentloom Aviet, born and died on the 19th day of Oct. 1841. Mr. Gregory Mooratcan, died 11th June 1826, aged 60 years. Master Gregory, the son of Bagoom Gregory Mooratcan, died 9th December 1829, aged 7 years. Here lieth the remains of Mrs. Maramcanom Gregory Mooratcan, died 4th Oct. 1826, aged 42 years. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Anna Maria Gregory Astua Chatoor Mooratcan, the daughter of Moses Catchick Arakiel, Esq. who departed this life on Saturday, the 19th August 1815, aged 21 years, much regretted by all who knew her. Sacred to the Memory of the late Michael Z. Shircore, Esq. who departed this life on the 27th Dec. 1843, aged 53 years, 1 month and 14 days. Sacred to the Memory of Anna, the wife of Jos. A. Camell, who died on the 20th May 1831, aged 27 years. Sacred to the Memory of Mary, daughter of Captain Joseph Manook, who departed this life on the 13th Sept. 1839, aged 1 year, 2 months and 13 days. Sacred to the Memory of who departed this life on the 23d of April 1846, aged 36 years, 7 months and 26 days. Sacred to the Memory of Master Sarkies Emin Joseph Emin, who departed this life on the 11th Oct. 1845, aged 14 years, 1 month and 6 days. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Emin, daughter of the late Sarkies Owen, Esq. and the beloved wife of Emin Joseph Emin, Esq. she departed this life on the 27th June 1839, aged 25 years, 8 months and 14 days. Calcutta. Sacred to the Memory of who departed this life on the 30th day of Sacred to the Memory of An Armenian Gentleman who for upwards of thirty years was an eminent and respectable Merchant, in the Prince of Wales Island, where he erected a magnificent Armenian Church entirely out of his own means; whose piety was without ostentation and whose heart burned with true patriotism, whose happiness consisted in alleviating the wants of his distressed and Itinerant countrymen; the charities and gifts of whose right hand, were unknown to his left; who departed this transitory life at the age of 60 years on the 26th Jan. 1841, Calcutta. Sacred to the Memory of died 21st Feb. 1841, aged 1 yr. 2 mos. and 24 ds. This stone is placed by his God Mother Mrs. Mary Ann Bailey. A. T. C. Avetoom, died 9th June 1845, aged 9 months. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. H. Paul, lady of Sacred to the Memory of the late Mrs. H. Martin, died on the 22d Dec. 1840, aged 67 years. Sacred to the Memory of J. J. Paul, Esq. died on the 4th day of Dec. 1840, aged 26 years and 10 months. Sacred to the Memory of A. C. Gasper, Esq. died 12th June 1843, aged 53 years, gratefully inscribed by his son. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Varvar Grant, wife of Mr. William Harrison Grant, who departed this life on the 3d day of Dec. 1841, aged 18 years, 4 months and 7 days. O! death where is thy sting. O! grave where is thy victory. This tablet as a token of affection is inscribed by her inconsolable husband. Sacred to the Memory of the late who departed this life on the 23d Aug. 1841, aged 33 years, 3 months and 15 days. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Begoom Gasper, widow of the late A. C. Gasper, Esq. who departed this life on the 29th Jan. 1848, aged 58 years. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Varden, the beloved wife of Aratoon Monatsaken Varden, Esq. who departed this life on the 17th Aug. 1843, aged 23 years, 6 months and 5 days, Calcutta. Here lieth the remains of Joakim Parsick, 3d son of Charles Martin, died 28th March 1843, aged 6 years, 10 months, 14 days. Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Bagram Johanes Sukeas, who departed this life on the 4th Aug. 1844, aged 73 years. This stone is erected by his dutiful daughter, Mrs. Sarah Turvey. Mrs. H. Elloy, died on the 23d Nov. 1839, aged 25 years. Mr. D. Petruse, died 16th July 1842, Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Catherine Stephen C. Rev. Joseph, who died at Calcutta on the 30th May 1845, aged 14 years and 5 months. Sleep Catherine and take thy rest, God calls those first whom he loves best. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Khipsiman M. Isaac, who departed this life on the 21st day of June 1845, aged 69 years. |