Faded Markers Series: Sterling Traditional Cache
Faded Markers Series: Sterling
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This is another cache in the Faded Markers Series. This series will mainly focus on older, near forgotten burial plots of pioneers in the Niagara Region and beyond. The goal of this series is not necessarily the length of the walk nor the difficulty of the find, but rather a simple reverence for those who came before us to shape our area.
This location is known as the Sterling Farm Cemetary and residing here are 7 markers of the Clement Family.
Although the markers have eroded beyond recognition, I managed to research some of their inscriptions.
Several old grey stones bring to mind names well known in this peninsula.
"Sacred to the memory of James Clement, born 15th July, 1764, died 8th March, 1813, aged 49."
"Sacred to the memory of Catharine Clement, consort of the late James Clement, who departed this life 13th July, 1813, in the 45th year of her age, at the birth of her eleventh child."
"In memory of Sarah Clement, daughter of John C. Pettitt, and consort of Joseph Clement, who departed this life 9th June, 1824, aged 34."
"Sacred to the memory of Martha Pettitt, consort of John Clement, who departed this life 10th Dec., 1828, aged 59.
"Eliza Matilda Ball, daughter of Jacob H. and Katharine Ball, died Dec. 3rd, 1823, aged 11.
"My parents dear I bid farewell,
My life was short on earth to dwell,
My maker's call, I must obey,
Prepare yourselves to follow me.
The cache is a regular container and although this cemetary is easily accessed from the road, please remember to be respectful when hunting for the cache and also of the houses which reside nearby.
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