From the PREFACE.A few years since (in 1897) a little book was published, entitled: "Born, Married and Died, in Sharon, Conn." It was a record of the births, marriages and deaths gathered from old books of land records in the Sharon Town Clerk's Office. So few deaths, however, were recorded there that the book was not exactly what its title implied, and the promise was made that another should follow, giving records found on the headstones in the several places of burial in the township. While the inscriptions were being collected, a friend suggested that, inasmuch as there had been frequent intermarriages between people residing in Sharon and those of the adjoining towns of Amenia and North East, in New York state, the inscriptions to be found in those towns should be added, since it would materially increase the value of the work. This has been done, and the book now offered contains the records found in the many places of burial scattered over an area of not less than twenty miles square, of adjacent territory, lying on both sides of the line dividing the States of New York and Connecticut. To the friend to whom we allude, the entire credit is due for that portion of the work relating to inscriptions found on the New York side of the line. It a source of regret to the writer that this friend may not be mentioned by name in order that the readers of this volume might know to whom they are indebted for this last mentioned labor. The full texts of the inscriptions are not given, since this would make the book too large and expensive. Care, however, has been taken to give the names, dates and ages correctly, and the book is believed to be as free from errors as the average of such efforts. The inscriptions from each burying ground are printed together, with a brief description of their locality, and the condition of the headstones at the present time. The only index thought necessary is one giving the names and localities of the several burying grounds. The names will be found in alphabetical order. It is hoped and expected that a sufficient number of books will be sold to repay the cash outlay. The labor has been one of love, for which no better remuneration is asked than that derived from the satisfaction of being the means of preserving valuable records, which would otherwise soon be lost entirely. To some it is impossible to explain why such a work is undertaken, but there are others who appreciate efforts of this kind. To the latter class this book is respectfully dedicated.