Henry Welles Livingston (1776 - 1778)

Born 25 Nov 1776 in Poughkeepsie NY

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Died 6 Jan 1778 at age 1 in Poughkeepsie NY

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Biography

Poughkeepsie Reformed Church: 1716-1824 Location: City of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County --- Denomination: Presbyterian

Child: Henry Wells Reference ID: 964; Birth Date: 25 Nov 1776; Bapt. Date: 25 Dec 1776

Parents: Henry Livingston; Sarah Wells

Source: Poughkeepsie Reformed Church (Baptisms)

Birth and Baptismal Records [1]

To the memory
of Henry Welles Livingston who died
of a burn on the 6th day of January 1778
aged 1 year & 43 days [2]

A gentle spirit now above
Once animated what lies here
Till heav'n announc'd in tenderest love
"Ascend Immortal to yon sphere."

The lambkin at the great behest
Gave up its life without one groan;
When lo! in robes supernal drest
He found the bright abodes his own!

Most glorious and delightful scenes
Rush'd full upon his raptur'd sense;
Beyond what fancy ever dreams,
Or Eden knew in innocence.

Adieu! Adieu! my sweetest boy,
Adieu till life's vain dream be o'er:
Then with a parent's keenest joy
I'll cling to Thee to part no more.

Bible entry. 1778. January 6th. Died my son Henry Welles, aged one year, one month and twelve days.

Letter from brother Rev. Dr. John Henry Livingston to their father, Henry Livingston, Sr., regarding death of Henry Welles Livingston. [3]

Albany 26 Jan 1778.

Honored Sir

We are much affected with the Loss in Harry's House. Death in every shape brings horror to the living but so young a child, such blooming life cut down with an unexpected stroke is a call louder than thunder to us all "be ye also ready". Our prayers are for you and I am

Sir
Your most affectionate son
JH Livingston

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