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Derby Colonial Cemetery
Derby, New Haven, Connecticut

David  DeForeest




August  2007


Mortis Memento
In Memory of
Mr. David DeForest
who as a husband parent and member
of society merited unreserved love
and esteem, to the very great sorrow
of all acquainted with him
departed this life triumphing
in death June 2 1783  aetatis 38.
 
My thoughts surmount these lower skies
And look towards the place
Where I forever hope to dwell
Near my redeemer's face
There I behold with sweet delight
The blessed threein one
And strong affections fix my sight
In God's eternal son.


Orcutt, Rev. Samuel,  History of the Old Town of Derby, Connecticut, 1642-1880,
   (Springfield, Massachusetts, Press of Springfield Printing Company, 1880)
page 806

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