Rev Daniel Humphreys (1706-1787) - Find a Grave Memorial

Rev Daniel Humphreys Veteran

Birth

1706

Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Death

2 Sep 1787 (aged 80–81)

Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA

Burial

Old Derby Uptown Burying Ground

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Rev. Daniel Humphrey (q.v. Humphreys), s. of Dea. John Humphrey and Sarah Pettibone, b. on or after Sept. 3, 1706 at Simsbury, Conn. He d. Sept. 2, 1787 at Derby, Conn.

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Inscription

The Revd DANIEL HUMPHREYS
died Septr. 2d 1787 in the 81st year of his age.
For more than half a century he was the Esta-
blished minister of the first Society of this
Town. Mrs. SARAH HUMPHREYS,
the affectionate wife of his youth and the
tender Companion of his advanced age died
July 29th 1787 just five weeks before him.

The seasons thus
As ceaseless round a jarring world they roll
Still find them happy and consenting spring
Sheds her own rosy garland on their heads
Till evening comes at last serene and mild
When after the long vernal day of life
Enamored more as remembrance swells
With many a proof of recollected love
Together down they sink in social sleep
Together freed their gentle spirits fly
To scenes where love and bliss immortal reign

On the day Rev. Daniel died he was 80 years old, and Ætatis suæ (i.e., Æ, "Aged," in the XX year of his Age) 81, meaning he was born on or after Sept. 3, 1706.