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: GRAVE YARDS OF NORTHAMPTON,
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OTHER TOWNS IN THE VALLEY OF THE CONNECTICUT,
AS
Springfield, Amherst, Hadley, Hatfield, Deerfield, &c.
WITH
BRIEF ANNALS OE NORTHAMPTON.
EMBELLISHED WITH PORTRAITS OF
PRESIDENT EDWARDS AND GOVERNOR STRONG.
TRANSCRIBED BY
THOMAS BRIDGlMEAir.
NORTHAMPTON, MASS.
PUBLISHED BY HOPKINS, BRIDGMAN & CO.
1850.
Entered acZ^dS^TtT^^^Mt of ^Congress, in the year 1850,
By Thomas Bridgman, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District ofMass.
H. 8. TAYLOR, PBINTEE SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
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PREFACE
Northampton, Dec. 1, 1850. The object of the Compiler in the work he has under- taken is to preserve in a durable form some most interest- ing but rapidly perishing memorials of our Puritan ances- tors. He has taken much pains to trace and to transcribe the inscriptions correctly.
T. B.
From the first settlement of Northampton in 1654, to 1661, a period of 7 years, there were 10 deaths. The place of burial was Meeting House Hill. The Town voted that after Oct. of that year no more biu'ials should be on that spot, and the present yard was selected for that pvirpose. The first person buried therein was Henry Curtis, the only person who died that year ; but no monu- ment designates the place of his interment, nor that of others, for many years. Among this number was Rowland Stebbins, ances- tor of all of the name now in America, who died Dec. 14, 1671, aged 77, to commemorate whose death a Granite Cenotaph has been erected, which will be noticed in the Sequel of Monumental des- criptions.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Greenfield, July 31, 1850. The subscriber cheerfully recommends to his friends and ac- quaintance, the proposed compilation of the inscriptions, epitaphs, &c. in the Northampton and Springfield Burying Grounds, by Mr. Thomas Bridgman. Such a work, ho believes, will be highly interesting, not only to the inhabitants of those towns and vicinity, but throughout the Commonwealth. In the list mil be found the names of some of the most distinguished men of our country, and the record of the same, as taken from the stone that marked their final resting place will be esteemed of no ordinary value by the patriot as well as the relative and friend.
T. STRONG, Rector of St James Church, Greenfield.
"We also concur in the above, as it will aid many having a de- sire to trace their ancestrv.
DANIEL STEBBINS.
GEOIIGE E. DAY, Fastor Edicards' Church, Northamx>ton, RUFUS ELLIS, Pastor 2d Congregational Church, " HENRY BURROUGHS, Bector St. Johns' Church, "
D. M. CRANE, Pastor Baptist Church, " THOMAS MARCY, Pastor 31. E. Church, "
E. Y. SWIFT, Pastor 1st Congregational Church, "
Iladleg, Aug. 7, 1850. I approve of the design of !Mr. Bridgman' s Book, and trust it mil secure the favor and patronage of many in this section of the country.
JOHN ^YOODBRIDGE, D. D.
Pastor First Church in Iladleg.
Xorfhampio)) , Aug. 16, 1850. The subscriber recommends the publication of this book. W. ALLEN, D. D. Late President of Bowdoin College.
I like the form of ISIr. Bridgman's work. I should think such a work would h a rather large sale.
iiDWARD lliTCHCOCK, D. D., LL. D.
President of Amherst College.
BRIEF ANNALS
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N O R T H A M P T O N
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Northampton, at the foot of Mount Iloiyokc, is geiieraily re gardecl as tlic most beautiful village in the valley of the Connect-
: icut, perhaps in New England.
16o3. Certain Inhabitants of Springfield, 2-1 in number, peti-
i tioned the General Court for liberty to make a settlement at Non- Ny j atuck, about lo miles up the river, representing that the place was
i I suitable to erect a town for the furtherance of the public weal and
' propagation of the Gospel, and obtained permission. In the rec- ords of the company the name is written variously, Nonatuck, Nal- wottogc, and Xonoottack. The accent being on the last syllable, the words, in the indistinct enunciation of the Indians, will appear to be the same. Thus on the records, Pewongenug is also writ-
\ ten Pewongenuck. Kev. John Eliot uses the < Indian word Noau-
I tuck, as meaning, in the midst of the Hiver.' By its vv'indings the meadows of Northampton, Hadley, and Hatfield are in the
, midst of the River.
'[ 1653, Sep. 21. John Pynchon bought Nonatuck of the Indians ;
i ' a large tract on the west side of the Connecticut Hiver, including Northampton and other towns. The Sachems, or Chiefs, who signed the deed, were Chickwalhppt or Waiohilloica, Nenessehalanf, Nassicohee, and Paquahalant,
The Avitnesses were Elizur Holyoke, Henry Burt, Thomas Coop- er, and Thomas Stcbbins. The payment was 100 fathom of wam-
' XJTim, 10 coats, the plowing of 16 acres, and a few smaU presents.
I As he made the purchase in behalf of the - ' Htioners, he as-
i 1 signed the land to them in 1662. In Novemb certain regula-
! tions were made concerning those, who should go up in the next
: ! spring to settle at « Nallwottoge.'
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ANNALS OP NORTHAMPTON.
1654, May 9. Two settlements being proposed, Pynchon Hol- vokc, and Samuel Chapin, by appointment of the General Court, | laid out tbe bounds of the first settlement at >,onatuck, extend- ,inff from the little meadow (Hatfield) to the Great Falls, and 9 i mUe bIJJ-k, and west fi'om the river. Mount Ilolyoke is probably named after Mr. Eli/ur Holyoke. The town is now commenced I and this may be regarded as the date of the first settlement. I Of the 94 petitioners, only 7 were among the settlers,— namely, 4 Robert Bartlett, WilUam Clark, Edward Ehner, John Gilbert, [ William Janes, William Miller, and Thomas Root. Others^ came from Windsor, Hartford, and Dorchester. Thename^of _^olth- | ampton Ayas adopted. Nov. 18. The first marriage, David Burt
l!''''lG55!'^MtI^^'2.'' The first birth; Ebenczer, son of Joseph and I ! Mary Parsons. May 30, James Bridgman born. -, r. t,
I ! 1(^6, Jan. 1-1. Tire first death, James, son of James and Sarah 1 i Bridoman. In tliis year there were nine bii'ths. Among the set- tiers were Joseph Parsons, Isaac Sheldon, and Samuel Al en. ,
IGoT June 2^5. A town meeting was held, a grant of land was made to Joseph Parsons, and Samuel Allen. It was agreed to ^icurc a minister. Measures taken to protect the Indians from the cvUs of intoxicating drinks.
July 30 Lampancho, sachem, sold to the town Pewongenug for 30* shillings ; tliis was included in the former purchase.
1658. The first meeting to raise money to defray town expen- ses,Counting to 130 dollars, 110 of which we for --is^enal services. It was agreed to aUow Rev. Mr. Mathei, as a .aiarj, about 350 dollars a year. He began to preach here m J^^i>-
Oct 17 The title to Capawonk, the little meadow m Hatfield, relhiqlrished on condition of a settlement by the next May on both sides of the river,-in Hatfield and Hadley.
1G61, June 18. The church was gathered ; and the fii.t minis- tei Eleazer Mather, son of Rev. Richard Mather of Dorchester, ; was ordSed. The seven ' piUars' of the church, the seven men, fii^t org^'zed as a church,-were David Wilton, Wilham Clark, Ijihn Strono-,HenryCunliffe, Henry Woodward, Thomas Root, 'SThomal'lIanchet; John Strong, was the ancestor of tlie ae GovcmoTstrong ; Henry ^Voodward was the ancestor oi the late Dr Samuel B. Woodward. John Stcbbins and others appointed | To buUd a meeting house, 42 feet square, at an -l^ense no^ excee. - , imr 150 pounds. The first militia company organized. Ihe bun- | ab, atte October, no longer on meeting house nil, but ^^ the pre^ , ent cemetery. Woratuck, or Hadley .^;as sett ed, long called ISe^ Town The word may be the same as Norwattuclc.
1GG2. The foUowing are the names of the inhabitants, eight years after the settlemcmt :-Gco. Alexander, Samuel Allen, Alex Alvord Edward Baker, Robert Bartlett. Thomas Bascom, James
ANNALS OP NORTHAMPTON.
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' Bridgman, John Brougliton, David Burt, Joshua Carter, William [ • and Nathaniel Clark, Aaron Cook, Henry Cunliff, widow Curtiss, j , \ Nathaniel Dickinson, Alex. Edwards, Zachcry Picld, Thomas 1 1 I Ford, lUch. Goodman, David and Thonfas Hanchet, Wilham andji \ John Ilannum, Kobert Hay ward, William Ilolton, William and j : : John Ilulbcrt, Jona. Hunt, Ralph Hutchinson, John IngersoU, i ' Yvlliiam Janes, John King, Geo. Langton, Walter Leo, William} : i and Thomas Devv'is, Rich. John, and Robert Lyman, Thomas Ma- j '|son, Eleazer Mather, John Miller, Joseph Parsons, Natlianiel p
I Phelps, Medad Pomerov, Thomas and John Root, Thomas Salinon,
": iSaac Sheldon, William' Smead, Christopher Smith, John Stebbins, I :| John and Thomas Strong, and J. Strong, jun. Geo. Sumner, Mrs. j Williams, Ensigrf Wilton, Thomas W oodford, Samuel Wright, M and S. W. jun., and Henry Woodvrard. Such is the connexion
I I of famUies, that Rev. W. Allen of N. is a descendant not only of ;' Samuel Allen; but, also bv his father, of Thomas Ford, John j Strong. Isaac Sheldon, Joseph Parsons, and Thomas AVoodford ;
i ' and, by his mother, of John Strong, and Henry Woodward. ' May 7. This town, Springfield, and Hadley constituted the , county of Hampshire. \
1663. The first school was organized. :
1664. Measures to restrain the youth from disorderly behavior on the Sabbath.
1665. Deacon Samuel Wright died, from whom descended the late Governor Silas Wright of Ncvv" York.
1667. A court House erected. [
1669, July 2i. Rev. E. Mather died ; during his ministry there j
were 71 churc-ti members. Measures to prevent the Indians from
doing damage on the Sabbath, and to counteract the evil example
of their drinking and profanity.
1672, Sept. 11. Rev. Solomon Stoddard was ordained. He
was minister 56 years. His descendants remain in N.
1675. King Pliilip's war began. Robert Bartlett, Thomas Hol- ton, :Marv Earle, Samuel iMason, Praisever Turner, and 9 others were killed by the Indians. Hadley was attacked, but the people under Gen. GofFc repulsed the enemy.
1676. May 19. In the < Fall fight,' so called, near Deerfield, of the 38, who were killed, were Capt. Wm. Turner, and 14 others from Northampton; among whom Avere John Miller, Thomas Roberts, Joseph Fovler, William Howard, and John Foster. Perhaps some Avere soldiers, not settlers. In a few days after- wards^ Hatfield was attacked and 12 houses and barns burnt ;
[ but 25 bold young men from Hadley charged the large body of the enemy and put them to flight. It was voted to accept a gar- rison of 50 men. The meeting house and several houses were pal- isaded. Joseph Hawley invited to teach a school.
1677. The number of church members was 76.
VUl ANNALS OF NORTHAMPTON.
1679. Up to this year more than 500 church members had been admitted.
1683. A groat revival of religion ; also in 1690, and 1712.
1681. Died Xehomiali Allen, the ancestor of Gen. Ethan Allen.
1689. The town palisaded from half a mile to a mile square.
1692. A fine of 12 pence imposed for every non-attendance up- i on a town meeting.
1 1694. A salary of £40 to the schoolmaster for the next twenty ■ years.
169;). 'My. Stoddard relinquished all debt of the town to him.
1097. An order for a foot bridge over Mill Iliver to South-st.
1699. The town ordered, that no more candle wood should be collected for use within 7 miles of the Meeting House, on forfeit- I ure of the same. Elder John Strong died, aged 92 : his descend- : ants numerous.
! * 1700. Pine trees not to be boxed for turpentine within 3 miles. I 1703. Jan. 17. Col. John Pynchon died. A sermon by 'Mr. I Stoddard on his death was published.
' 1704. Capt. John Taylor, and 10 of the name of Janes, and 10 i others killed by the Indians at Paskhommuck, at the foot of Mount i Tom. Killed at Deertield Mrs. WUliams, daughter of the Rev. i E. Mather. ' 1700. The number of church members was 96.
1708. 'Joseph and Sanvael Parsons killed by the Indians.
1711. Samuel Strong jr. also killed by them. i 1712. A Grammar school ordered to be supported for 20 years : it has never been discontinued. To tliis time there was only a bridle path to ' the Bay,' or to Boston.
1713. A water privilege at the foot of Mt. Tom to Benj. Steb- bins, on condition that for 4 years he sell boards at 20 shillings a thousand feet.
1715. An alms house erected on meeting house hill.
1720. Elder Preserved Clap died.
1724. Nathaniel Edwards 2d, was killed by the Indians at the corn mill.
1726. The town granted Round Hill to Col. J. Stoddard for 40 pounds.
1727, Feb. 15. Rev. Jonathan Edwards, was ordained as col- league in the ministry with his grandfather, Mr. Stoddard.
1729, Feb. 16. Rev. Mr. Stoddard died : during his ministry, the admissions to the chtirch 680. Of the sermons of Rev. Mr. Williams of Hatfield, and of Mr. Edwards on his death the to-\vn requested copies for the press.
1735. A revival of religion ; 200 converts in 6 months, 10 of them about 90 years of age.
1736. The number of church incml:)ers Avas 620.
1737. The ncAV meeting house, 70 by 46 feet, built on meeting
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house hill, near the old one, with a steeple : it lasted till 1812. j; The men were seated at the south end, the women on the north ! side, the young men alone in the gallery, the children in front of '■ the pews.
1740. Mr. Whitefield preached at Northampton ; great atten- tion to rehgion ; revivals m 150 congregations.
IT-IG. From 1729 to this year, Mr. Edwards being the minister, the admissions into the church were 495. M
1747, Oct. 9. Rev. David Brainerd, missionary, died at the || house of Mr. Edwards, aged 29. Jerusha Edwards, betrothed to |- him, died a few months afterwards, aged 17, and was buried at'; his side. \\
August. Elisha Clark killed by the Indians. lie was the last ; 1 of between 50 and 60 deaths by Indians, as states on the records of the town.
1748. Col. John Stoddard, a man of gre-^t influence in public affairs, died in Boston. The number of polls, and estates about 350.
1750, June 22. Mr. EdAvards v.-as dismissed : in August he re- moved his family to Stockbridge. He died at Princeton, March 22, 1758, aged 55. For more than 23 years was he in the ministry in Northampton. The cause of his removal was his maintenance of the principle, that the liOrd's sixpper is designed for those, who in the judgment of charity are true christians ; in opposition to Mr. Stoddard's views, who regarded it as a converting ordinance. The church now adoj)ts the principle, for which they rejected him.
1753, Dec. 5. Rev. John Hooker was ordained ; he died of the small pox Feb. 6, 1777. Southampton was incorporated as a sep- arate district ; Ilev. Jonathan Judd, had been the minister of this 2d precinct since 1743 : he died 1803.
1755, Augxist 17. Capt. Hawley, Lt. Pomeroy and Thomas Wait killed at lake George.
1756, August 26. Died Abigail Alvord, aged 102 ; her name before marriage was Phelps.
1760. A letter of Joseph HaAvley was published, in which he humbly acknowledged his sin m the efforts, wliich he made for the removal of Mr. Edwards ; and he also expressed his belief, that ' the town and church' were lying under * great guilt in the sight of God,' for vrhich they should pray for forgiveness, and their repentance for which, now that Mr. Edwards was dead, should be manifested by their vindicating his character and honor- ing his memory.
1767, Oct. G. Elisha Alvord gave a deed of a lot in the center of Northampton, ' To the Inhabitants of the Coanfi/ of Hamp- shire,' in consideration of 130 pounds paid by Ebenezer Hunt, Timothy Dwight, Jr., Seth Pomeroy, Caleb Strong, Solomon Stod- dard, Samuel Clark, Ephraim Wright, William I-yman, Seth Ly-
ANNALS OF NORTHAMPTON.
man, John King, Samuel Parsons, Jonathan Allen, Selah Wright, Joseph Allen, Joseph Cook, Joseph liVman, Benj. Sheldon, Jr., Quartus Pomcroy, Elisha I,yman, Gideon Clark, John Hodge, Hezekiah Russell, Thomas Bridgman, EHjah Southwell, Asahel Clapp, Abncr Barnard, Daniel Hitchcock, Wm. Mather, Levi | Shepherd, Eliphaz Strong, Seth Clapp, Elnathan Wright, Joseph '. Parsons, Haines KingsleY,Tiniothy Parsons, Anson and Enos Kings- jj ley, Asa Wright, Josiah Parsons, Jr., Titus King, Oliver Eyman, [i Elihu Lyman, Elkanah Burt, Ebenezer Clapp, Eiihu Clark, Pliny Pomeroy, Abijah Wait, John Parsons, Jr. Sun eon and Jos. Clapp, Joseph Hut cliins, Lemuel Lyman, David Lyman, Elias liyman, Jr. ; and Asahel Danks of Northampton, and Sam'l Fairfield of Hatheld. -
The land, thus purchased by the principal inliabitants of North- ampton, was by them given to the County, ex^Dressly for but two objects, ' for the purpose of a Green, or Common, and for erecting a Court House, or Court Houses thereon.'
Very improperly, by some mistake, the County Court was in- | duced'to license in 181G the Selectmen to erect a Town Hall on ; this I;ot, close to the Court House, to the great injury of the beau- ! ty of its situation, — to the inconvenience of the inhabitants of the j, i County, who fieciuent the Courts, and to the destruction in part ' ' of the Small Public Green in the very center of the Town. I
It is understood, that the County Commissioners have full power j to revoke the License, which Avas given in disregard of the provis- ions of the Alvord Deed, and to order the removal of the old Town Building from the County I^ot, and to restore the site of it to the use of the County as ' a green or common.' Pespectable memo- ' rialists of various Towns in the County have already presented the | subject to their consideration. We may expect, that as intelligent \ and worthy men, the express 'guardians of the rights of the Coun- ty, they will do theii- duty. — In the mean Avhile, the Town has an j opportunity voluntarily to pursue the path of justice and honor, j and to restore the land to the sole uses, for which the former Fa- '[ thers of the Town, the ancestors of most of the present inhabitants, | ; purchased it and gave it ' to the inhabitants of the County.' The ; i Town having erected a new and elegant Town Hall on a different I j lot, has no longer an occasion for the old building, as a Town j j Hall, and can use it only to rent or to save a little expense ; and i if> l)y possibility, they could now legally hold it, yet they could ' not in justice to the County and Avith a senthnent of honor to the ' ■ memory of their Fathers. — As we have to do at present Avith the i; grave yard, Ave Avill say, it Avould be strange, if any Avorthy man i ' in Northampton, out of economy, should rob the grave yard of his j Father's Monument to make it a stepping stone to the door of his house.
1771, April 30. Died Col. Tim. DAvight; grandfather of Presi- dent DAvight.
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1775. Dr. Wm. Mather, and Rev. J. Hunt of Boston died.
1778, June 6. Rev. Solomon Williams was ordained : he was in the ministry 56 years. Westhampton was incorporated as a town, including a tract 4 miles wide from the west part of North- ampton : Rev. Enoch Hale, was ordained the minister the next year.
178o. Easthampton was incorporated as a district ; and as a town in 1809. Rev. Payson AVilliston, yet living, was ordained in July, 1787.
1788, March 10. Joseph Hawlcy, Esq. died, a grandson of Rev. Mr. Stoddard. He was a distinguished lawyer, and statesman.
1790. The population was 1628 ; in ISOO', it was 2100 ; in 1810, it was 2631 ; in 18o0, it was 5309.
1801. March, a great flood.
1805, Jan. 5. Phebe, wife of Noah Parsons, died ; she was the j daughter of Wm. Bartlett, and at the age of four or five years was a convert, as was stated by Mr. Edwards in one of his books. }
1806. Sarah, relict of S. Baker, died, aged ninety-eight. 1809. Widow Margaret Rust, died, aged ninety-five.
1812. Oct. 28. New Meeting House dedicated: the old house stood a few feet south-easterly. Widow Hannah Wright died, aged 98.
1819. Nov. 7. Caleb Strong died, aged7i. He was Governor from 1800 to 1807, and from 1812 to 1815. His ancestors were Elder John, Ebenezer, Jonathan and Caleb.
1820. Dr. Ebenezer Hunt died.
1822. The Court House burnt. It was built in 1813.
1823. Present Court House built.
1825. The Unitarian church formed. The pastors have been Rev. Edward B. Hall, ordained Aug. 16, 1826, tiU Dec. 6, 1829 ; Rev. Oliver Stearns, Nov. 9, 1831 to March 31, 1839 ; Rev. John S. Dwight, May 20, 1840 to 1841 ; and Rev. Rufus Ellis, the pres- ent minister, June 5, 1843.
1826. The admission into the Church, 117. Episcopal Church organized. The ministers have been Rev. G. Griswold, 1826, Rev. Jos. Muenscher, 1828 to 1831, Rev. W. Chaderton,, 1835, Rev. D. Devens, 1838, Rev. Orange Clark, D. D. 1841, Rev. Hen- ry Burroughs, 1843 to the present time.
1829. Solomon Stoddard died, aged 94 : High Sheriff before the revolution.
1831. The admission into the Church, 164.
1832. The number of Church members was 728. The " Edwards Church," so called, being a Colony from the Old Church, was formed; the Ministers of which have been Rev. Dr. Jolin Todd, now of Pittsfield, and Rev. John Mitchell. Rev. Geo. E. Day, the present Minister, ordained Jan. 12, 1848.
1834. Rev. Solomon WilHams died, aged 82. His Colleagues,
ANNALS or NORTHAMPTON.
who are now living, though not in Northampton, were Rev. Dr. Mark Tucker, from March 10, 1821, to Aug. 16, 1827 ; Rev. Dr. I. S. Spencer, from Sept. 11, 1828, to March 12, 1832 ; and Rev. Dr. Joseph Penney, from June 5, 1833, to Nov. 23, 1835.
1837. Nov. 7. Rev. Charles Wiley was ordained, and dis- missed Feb. 26, 1845. Dr. W. is now one of the Ministers of Utica. 1
1843. April 15-18. A great flood of the Connecticut. The \ number of members in the first church was 515. j
1845. Connecticut River Rail Road from Springfield to North- j ampton was opened. i
Nov. 19. Rev. E. Y. Swift ordained over the first church. |
1846. Nov. 24. Rail Road to Greenfield opened. Rev. D. j M. Crane took the charge of the Baptist Church. |
1847. Round Hill Water Cure opened by Dr. Denniston ; now j under Dr. Hall. Rev. Dr. C. J. Tenney, formerly Minister of! Newport, and of Wethersfield, died, aged 67. Joseph Lyman, | formerly High Sherifi", died, aged 80. He gave the town the lot j for the Boy's High School. Dr. Charles L. Segur died, aged 85. j
1848. Dr. Denniston's new Water Cure Establishment opened, j June. Nine children of Benjamin Tappan, who died in 1831, |
aged 83, met from different States at Northampton — Benjamin, I John, Arthur, Charles, Lewis, &c., at the average age of 68 years : all living in 1850, at the average of more than 70 — an unequalled family longevity. John Tappan gave his father's estate for a fe- male school.
1819. Dr. Munde's Water Cure. New Town Hall erected.
1850. Dr. Samuel B. Woodward died.
June 22. A cenotaj^h erected by Dr. Daniel Stebbins to Jona- than Edwards, 100 years after his dismission.
Methodist Meeting House built. Rev. Tho. Marcy pastor.
Nov. 20. Philip Princeley, an Irishman, 101 years old, retain- ing liis sight, and hearing, and mental powers, and able to do a little work in spinning.
1850. From 1651 to 1850, the whole number of Births, 3911 ; Marriages, 1538 ; Deaths, 4830. The record is imperfect.
EPITAPHS
" Go where the ancient pathway guides,
See whrre our sires hud down Their smiling habes, tluir cherished brideSj
The pairiarclis t>\ the town ; Hast liit'U a tear for buried h)vc ?
A sigli for transient power? All that a century left above.
Go, read it in an hour."--HoLME8.
NORTHAMPTON.
The oldest Monument in the Old Burying Ground, is about one rod ' west of a pine tree on the hill, at the east end of the yard. It fa- ^ ces the east, is much defaced by time, and all that is legible are the following letters and figures.
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! 1683 or 1685.
[ It is supposed to have been, Cap. E. Gray, (or Elisha Graves),
I Died May 8, 1683 or 1685.
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83yERS HE DyED APRILL 12 1687
LIEVTEN
WILLIAM CLARKE
AGED 8!
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IVLy 19 It 90
AGED 17 yEA RS WHO DvEDIN IVLy ANO 1G90
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LIViENAN iOHN LTMAN
AGED 66yER DyED AvGst
the '2ath 1690
HERE LvE re THE BODy
OF MAIOH Aaron Cook
Aged Abovt 80 yEARs
WHO DvKD SEP the V.
ANiNODOM 1690
This stone is on the east side of the old burying yard, and is about two feet square.
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AGED -21 vEARS
DyE' FEBRY 18
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HENRY bVRT DyED SEP' 26 1735
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HERE LyETH ths
Body of MR John
Hunt Who DyED
April y« 15'" A D
1713 in the
45"' year of
His Age
HERE LyETH
THE BODy oF
SAMVE' BARtLETT
who DyED oN FEBVARy
26 IN THE 73 yEAR oF HIS
AGE. ANNODOMINI 17 i I
HERE LyETH
THE Body
oF
SARAH BARTLETT
ho dyed lANVRY 17
IN 07 yEAR oF HER
AGE ANODOMINI 1716
HERE LyETH THE
Bony o'F DECON
MEDAD pVMRY
WHO DyED DECEMBER 30
1716 JN THE 79 yEAR
oF HIS AGE
KATRON
SHELDoN DyE"^
oN NOVR y^ 9
1727 AGE^ 1()
yEAR
SIMEON JUDD
jv^oTE. — On the cast side, near the new Tov.'n tomb.
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Here lieth Intered The Body of Deacon Samuel Allin, Who Died March y^29^ 1739, In the G4'" year of his age. Father of Josei^h A. and Grandfather of Rev. Thomas A. of Pittsfield, Mass., Hey. Solomon A. of Northampton, ISIass., and Rev. Moses A. of Georgia, who died at Savannah in the Revohi- tionarv war.
IN MEMORy oF
MRs MARY y«
WIFE oF MR Ebenez^^ Wright
who died the
15 of April
1748 aged 65
yEARS
Note. — A dark colored stone about 20 inches high, on the east front of the Old Burving Ground.
HERE LIES y^ Body
of MR NATH." Curtis
who died August
18 1749 *****
yEAR oF * * * * *
IN MEMORY of
MR AMOS LOO
MIS who DIED
SEP' 10"^ 1756
in the 25 yEAR
of his AGE
2*
18 EPITAPHS.
HERE LyEs THE Booy of MERCY CLARK The
wife of Joseph Clark,
the Daughter of
Ehenezer &, Mary
Wright Jun. who Dyed
February y'^ 14
1735 in the 22
year of her Age.
Note. — The first person that died in Northampton, west precinct.
Here lieth the Body of M" Rachel
y'' wife of M"- Gi
D * * ARK who
Died Sep. TAD
1*49 in y^ 26 year of her Age.
Here lie y*" Body of Mr. Thomas Judd Who Died Decern'^'' y" 31 Anno Dom 1749 In f 59 yEAR of his age.
In Memory of I
Lievt John j
Miller who !
Died April 30 i
1758 Aged |
58 years. )
Ensign
NOAH
g'p # * *
Note. — This stone is broken, and lies on the ground near the east front of the yard.
EPITAPHS. 19
This in Memory of INIrs. HaxVnah Relick of Lieut. John Miller who Died Nov 16*" 1762 In the 62 year of her
Age. ,
Here is Liiried y" '
Body of Joseph Bascom son of Mr. Josejih Bascom,
who died Feb"" ;,
15 Anno Dom |i
1749-50 aged '^
12 years.
In Memory of
M' Ebenezer Wait
Died.
October 4 1755 ij
in y*" 44^'' year il
of his age.
In Memory of
Cap^ Preserved
Clap who died
October 11 1757'
in y° 83'^ year of his age.
NATHANIE
ALEXANDER
Dy^'^ oN No VI em'
y^ 10 1725 AGED
49 yEAR
lOH-^ HIS SON« S
20 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of M" Mehetabel y'
widow of Cap' Preserved Clap,
who died Oct'" 1, 1767 in y°85 year of her age.
Here lies the Rev. John Hooker
Who died of the small pox, 6 February, 1777, in the 49 year of
1 his ministry. In him an excellent and cultivated genius, graceful
i elocution, engaging manners, and the temper of the gospel united
[j to form an able and faithful minister, and to render him exemplary
and beloved in all the relations of life. The affectionate people
of his charge, in remembrance of his many amiable and christian
Here lyes
Intered the
body of Eunice
Lyman daughter to
Benjamin and Thank
ful Lyman of North
hampton who dyed
lune 1, 1720 in the
fourteen year of her
age.
M. I.
The above is on a stone about 18 inches square, the letters 3^ inches.
AblGAll
WIFE oF NATIl^ PHELPS
DyED oN laNa
yE 1723.^ AGED
*27 yERS.
EPITAPHS.
21
HERE LyE''^
y^ BODY oF
AblGAll y^
WIFE SAMV^
FAIREFIELD Wh°
DyE'^oN I FN'
XIII 1726 AGE'^
27 yEAR AND
PP.VDFNCE FAIR
FIFLD DnED on
lEN-^XX 1726
AT 13 DAYS
OLD.
Abraham Miller dyed on Fel/
the 7 1727 aged 58 years.
Sarah y*' wife of
Cap. loHN Persons
dye'^ on April y' 15 1728
age 69 years.
CAP'
iOlIN PERSONS, DyE"^ oN APR'y*^ 19
ANNO'^ 1728 AG-^ 79 yEAR.
Here lyeth the body of Pelatiah Holbkoo K who died on the
12 Nouember
17-3. 8. in the 22
year of his age.
22 EPITAPHS.
EbEN-^ STRONG DyED oN y'' 9 oF IVNE 1725 AGED ITyEARS.
Here lies
Intered
the body of Beni
AMiN King of
Northampton who
died Fanuary 20"'
1718 in the 44"' year
of his age.
Hannah
wife of
Ei.ia"' King
dye' on Ocr
10 (1723) age"^
27 yEAR.
EbENR
bVRT DyE
IN IVNE 1728
AT 5 yEAR oL^.
EbEN^ STRONG
DyE° oN NoR y'= 12
1729 AGE' 59
yEA-^.
AARON STR
ONG DyE' AVG' 2
1732 AGK' 12 yEAR
EbEN-^ SON.
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24 EPITAPHS.
" JosKi'H Parsons Esq Died Nov 29 1722 or (1729) in the 83'' year of age.
TJDIA
Wifeof lOSEP HAWLEY Esq
who Df' Oct 28th 1732 in
y*" 76 y"" uF Her Age.
Here lyeth the Body
of
Lie It Joseph Hawley
who dyed June y^ 1 A D 1735
in the 53d year of his age.
This Monument Erected
By Joseph Clarke
To the Memory of
Hon J 'Si:ph Hawley Esq.
who died March 10 1788.
Here lies Mrs Mebeka Hawley
who died Jan^2'' 1766 in y^
8P' year of Her age
She was y^ widow Mr Joseph
Hawley dec"' at the
right hand of whom she is
intered
And dau'^oF Rev''
So" Stoddard.
Earth's highest station ends in here he lies,
And dust to dust concludes her noblest song.
EBi:'^
EDWARD^ Dy'^
oN OC 11 1723 AGE'*
2 yEAE.
EPITAPHS. 25
MR. WILLIAM Jadd Died May G 1755 in the
57 year of his Age.
DEcon Thos Shelden Dyo
oN IVAE y^ 7th 1775
AGE 63 yEARS.
LYETII
HERE THE BODy oF
lOHN PARSONS ESa who
Decesed NOVEMBER y'' 29
A D J72<) AGED 83
yEARS.
HERE LyETIl THE BODy .
oF MRS EELSEBETH PAR ^
SONS RELiCK oF lOSEPH
PARSONS Esa wHo
DvEl) MAv y^ II A D
1736 AGEI) b9 yEARS.
HERE is BuRIED THE BODy oF CAPTAIN
EBENEZER PARSONS
who Dit (I July the
1st 1744 IN y^ 60th
yEAR of his AGE.
HERE LiES f BO
Dy oF MR MOSES
PARS *** WHO
DIED lANnARy 3
1745^ AGED
37 yEARS.
26 EPITAPHS.
MRS MERCy WiFE oF CAP^
EBENEZER PARSONS DI- ED NOVRM'^ 1st 1753 AGED 68 yEARS.
EuMCE, DAuT' of MOSES PAR SONS DIED A PRiL 17 1755 in the 18 yEAR oF HER AGE.
In Memory of
Mr. Benj\min Alvord
who died Oct"
'22" 1772 aged 77 years.
Here L eth the Body of GIDEON SrERBENS
the Son of LEuf'
BEniAmin &, MRS MARy
STERBENS who DyED
APRIL y" 6th 1734
AG. D 20 yEARS.
Mr D%NIEL
Alfxandkii
Died Xpril
29ih 1752 in
his 42 year.
MARY PERSONS Dy^
oN MAy 9 1723
AGED * * *
EPITAPHS.
27
MARy y"
WIFE oF SAM
PHELPS DyED
oN NOV y« 29
1729 AG' 44
yEAR.
HERE LIETh THE BODy oF MR SAMUEL PHELPS
who Died Decemb"^
y' 9th 1745 AGED 65 yERS.
HERE LIES THE
Body of Mr. J< hn
Alexander who
died Decemb'
the 31st 1733
hi y' 89lh year
of his age.
Here lielh the
Body of Mrs Sarai
Alexander who
Died November
the 3d 1732
in y^ 83"^ year
of her age.
Here lielh the Body of Mr John Alkxandek who
Died June 24 A D 174S-9
aged 77 years.
Mrs. Rebeckah Clark
the daughter of Deacon Josiah
and Mrs. Mary Clark
who joyfully departed
this life April iP'^ 1776 in the
22'' year of her age.
♦ A pious youth sleeps here in dust, * Till raised afresh among the just,
And as she loved her Saviour best In him she shall forever rest.
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EPITAPHS.
Mr Samuel
King Died
December 31
A D 1733
in y*" 44th year of his acre.
Mrs IIvNNAH
King Died February 13 A D 1732-3
in y^ 40th year of her ase.
IN MEMORy oF MAKTHA y" WIFE ITHAMEIi CLARK
Who DIED lunE
TME
1744
IN THE 29'' yEAR oF HER AGE* * *
MARY PERSONS
DyED oN SEP 2
1718 AGED* * *
AND * * * DAYS.
Miss. Martha
Daug' of Lieut.
Gideon Lyman
died Februay 28
1753 aged
]9 years.
In Memory of
Mas. C.^THcuiNK Lyman
Consort of
Gideon Lyman Esq.
who died
March 15 1791
in the 9U^'' year
of her aire.
EPITAPHS. 29
In Memory of
Mr. Zadok Lyman
who died
Oct. y^ 14*
1754 aged
35 years.
In Memory of
Gideon Lyman Esq.
who died April 3^*
AD 1775
aged 75 years.
In Memory of Mks. Sarah Clark
Consort of
Mr. William Clark
who died Nov 25 1798
in the 75*^ year of her age.
* My living friends when this you vieWj
Remember here is room for you.'
* Jesus can make a dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are While on his breast I lean my head, And breath my life out sweetly there.'
In Memory of
Mr. Ebenezer Prescott
who died in Dorchester
Oct. IS"^ 1776
in the ()0* year of hir age.
and of
Mrs. Jerusha Prescott
wife of Mr. Ebenezer Prescott
who died in this Town
Oct. 15"^ 1779
in the 56* year of her age.
' Life makes the soul dependant on the dust
Death gives her wings to mount above the spheres.'
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30 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mrs. Rachel Barnard
wife of
Mr. Abner Barnard
who died
Dec. 11 1790
in the 61'' year
of her age.
In Memory of
Capt" Roger Clap
who died Jan 9
Anno Dom 1762
Tke Memory of the Just is blessed.
Sacred to the Memory
of Dr Samuel Mather who died
April29'M779 |
in the 74*'' year of his age. Corruption, earth and worms,
Shall but refine this flesh Till my triumphant spirit comes,
* To put in on afresh. Hark from the tombs
* A doleful sound, Mine ears attend the cry,
' Ye living men come view the ground Where you must shortly lie.'
In Memory of Mr.
Hezekiah Wright who died Sept. 21 1761 in the 67 year of his age.
EPITAPHS. 31
la Memory of
Mrs. Esther Stoddard
The virtuous w'^" and Relict
of the
Rev^ Mr. Solomon Stoddard
formerly Pastor of the Church
in this Town
who died Feb^^ 10^''
AD 1736
in the 92^' year of her age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Martha Mather
widow and Relict of
Samuel Mather Esq.
who died
Dec. 2 1785
in the 7S"' year
of her age.
* Time was like you she life possessed, •And time shall be when you shall rest/
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In Memory of
Mr. Abner Barnard
who died
of the small pox
Jan. 13 1797
it being his birth day
aged 73 years.
HERE IS BURIED
THE BODy oF MR
JOHN WRIGHT
WHO DIED FEB
8^ 1749MN
THE 62 yEAR oF
HIS AGE.
32 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of Mrs. Anne wife of Mr.
Eliphaz Wright who died Jan. IT" 1785 in the 34''' year of her age.
BOHAN DIED Sept. 13 1784 aged 8 months Anne di- ed Jan. 3' 1785 A GED2yEARS AND 11 MONTHS.
Mrs. HANNAH
WIFE oF Mr.
ABRAHAM MILLER
THENy^ WIFE
oF LIEVT lOHN
PARSONS DECEASED
DIED NOV 9 1758
AGED 77 yERS
Here lies buried the
Body of Mr. Jonti
KiNGSLEY who died
July 7"" 1742 in
the 76^'^ year of
his age.
Buried here y^ Bodies of Jonathan ^ Thankful Hunt children of Deacon Jonathan Hunt who were killd by Lightning July 5 1769 In y« 15yEAR of his age & y" 7 yEAR of her age. Death loves a Shining Mark a signal Blow, A blow which while it creates alarm, And startles Thousands with a single shaft
EPITAPHS. 33
Captain John Pomeroy
who died
March 3 1760
In the 32^ jkar OF HIS AGE.
DEATH and t>^e GRAVE
without any ORDER.
Here is buried the
Body of Mijs Sar.aH
KiNGSLF.y who died
June y*^ 20 1744
in the T"^*" year
of her aire.
In Memory of
Sui'LY y^ son of
Lieut Suply &
Mrs. El isab^' Kings
ley who died
Octo y*^ 3' 1736
aged 20 days.
Here lieth the Body of Lieut John Parsons who died Sept. 4 1746 ill the 73 year of his
AGi:.
IN MEMORY oF
MRS phi:be wife
oF MR lOHN
WRIGHT \' Uo
DIED NOV 13
1753 IN HER
39 yEAR
34 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of the Hon. John Stoddard Esq.
who was born in Northampton Feb 11^ 1681 and died at Boston June 19'" 1748 in the 67^'' year of his age. and entomb' there
And
In ^lemory of
his virtuous w'" and Relict
jy^dm PiiUDENCE Stoddard
who was born at
Weathersfield March 4^'' 1099
and died at Northampton September IT" 1780 and lies here inter' and of their infa- nt daughter Hannah Stoddard born on the 13^ Ocf^ 1742 and died the first of Aug" following and lieth at her Mothers feet.
HERE LIES y« BO
DyoF MOSKS
PARSONS wh )
died January 3
1745-6 aged
37 years.
SACRED to the MEMORY
OF
CoL° SETII POMEROY who died in the ARMY of the UNITED STATES at PEEKSKILL FEB 19" 1777 IN THE 71" yEAR OF HIS AGE. Note. — The design on the Monument is two Angels with, trum- pets, holding a cross, in a crown ; below, swords crossed, cannon on each side, and driim and flags with B. G. on them.
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Baker who di- ed March 4^ 175^ in y^ 73*^
year of his age.
IN MEMORY OF
ENSIGN RBENEZER
SIIEI.DEN WHO
DIED MAKCII
ThK IS A D 1755
AGED77yEAR
MRS ABIGAL THE
Consort oK ENSIGN
EBENEZEP. WELLS oF
DEERFIELI)
DIEr> March 18 1772
AGED 8!) yEARS.
IN MEMORY oF
Supply — clap
wllo DIED Oct 11
1784
IN THE 03 yEAR oF HIS AGE.
HIS DAuG^ HANNAH
DIED SEP 14 1777 IN
THi: 9^ yEAR
oF HER AGE.
36 EPITAPHS.
Sacked to thw MEnioRy
of the
REV David Brxinkrd
A FAil'HFuL AND LAborious
iMissioiiary
to the
Stockbridge, Delaware, and Susquehannah
Tribes of Indians
who died in this Town
Oct 10 1747
JE 32.
REV. JONATHAN EDWARDS.
The American Divine,
Born
Oct 5, 1703.
Ordained Colleague Pastor with
Rev. Solomon Sioddard, in this town,
Feb. 15, 17-^7, Dismissed June 22, 1750.
Died of Small Pox in New Jersey
March '^2, 175^.
Rev. TnoMAs Chalmers, D. D.
The Scotch Divine and Projector of the free Church,
Died of Apoplexy, iViay 30, 1847, in his
67"" year.
" God is Love."
Note. — This monument was erected June, 1850, Just 100 years
after Ms dismissal.
JerushA
Daughter of
Jonathan and Saijah Edwards
Born April 26 1730
Died Feb 14 1747
(by mistake for 1748)
I shall be satisfied when I awake in thy likeness.
EPITAPHS. 37
IN Memory oF MRS MARy CONSORT OF
CoL° SETH POMEROy
who died Sept IT*^ AD 1777
in the 12' yEAR oF HER AGE.
IN MEMORy oF
MR MOSES
KINGSLEy
wHO DIED APRIL
28 1773 IN y^
«)8 yEAR oF
HIS AGE.
MRS MARi^ y^ WIFE
oF MR MOSKS KINg-
SLEy OCTOBER THE
V SHE DIED A-D
1772 IN y*^ CG yEAR
oF HER AGE.
In Memory of Mrs
ELIZABETH IIuNT
ThE WIFE oF DEACON
EbENEZER HunT
who died June 5th
1777 AGED 70 yEARS.
HERE LIES ThE Body
oF Deacon
EbENEZER Hunt
who died FEbR^ 21
1788 in the 85^'^ yEAR
oF his AGE
The Moments seize ; a moment you may wish when worlds want wealth to buy.
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In Memory of
Mrs Elizabeth the wife
of
Capt"" Roger Clap
who died Aug'' 20 1767
in y*^ 81 yEAR oF HER AGE.
In Memory of Mrs
Dorcas Daugh"
of Mr Ebenezer &
Mrs Jerusha Clark
who died April IV" 1786 aged 25 year. Erected by Mi. Chauncy Curtis.
In Memory of Mr Ebenezer Edwards who was instantly killed
by the fall of a tree
on the 2P' of Aug''' 1771
in y'' 44''' year of
his age.
In Memory of
Mrs Lucy Edwards
widow & Relict of
the late Mr
Ebenezer Edwards
who died August
19 1807 aged 83 years.
♦• How few whose days amount «♦ To tliree score years & ten, <« And all bevond that short amount ***** toil and pain.
EPITAPHS. 39
EXPERIENCE WRIGHT T)y^
oN AVGVT y^ 14 1777 A *
NERE 6 y^ oLD obADIA
DAVGTER.
In Memory of
Cap Noah Wright
who (lied July 27
AD 1775 in the
7C year of his age.
♦ Life like the Solar ShadoAv Spccds away from Pomt
' To Pomt.
Tho sccminor to stand still Thus soon Mans hours arc up, and we are gone.
In Memory of
Sarah Con
sort (f Cap Noah
Wright who died
April 3d AD 1777
in the 77 year
of her acre.
This is Erected
To the Memory of
Mrs MiRrA:\i Wright
Consort of Ephraim
Wright Esq who died
Jan '2d 1774 in the 53d
year of her age.
40 EPITAPHS.
Mr Phinehas
The Son of JVr Joseph Allen
died July 30 1765 in the 20th
year of his age.
Here lies buried The Body of Jonathan
the only Child of Maj"^
Jonathan and Mrs Sarah
Allen who died
Sep 25 1777
^ in the 3' year of
his aore.
Sacred to the Memory of Maj^ Jonathan Allen, who was slain as he was hunting on the 7^' day of Jan., 1780, Having just entered the 43^^ year of his age. The duties of a Son, of a Brother, and Husband, u Parent, and a faithful and brave Officer in the Continental service, were duly discharged by him. He for many years made a public profession of Christianity, and entertained an hope of a Resurection to a glorious Immortality, which did not leave him in the nearest ap- proach to the other woild.
On the foot Stone :
Major Jonathan Allen.
Earth's highest station Ends in, " Here he lies :" And *' Dust to dust" Concludes her noblest song.
EPITAPHS.
41
In Memory of
Joseph Allen
who died Dec 30 1779
^t 66.
And of Elisabeth (Parsons)
His wife
who died Jan 10 1800
iEt84.
Both Exemplary and Eminent Christians. "The Memory of
the Just is blessed."
In respect for their virtues, this Monument is Erected by their
Grandsons, Solomon and Moses Allen.
In Memory of Mr Elisha Allen who died Nov 22 1796 in the 45 year of his age. <* Not he who acts the greatest part, " But they who act the best, " Will be 'the happiest. * * ♦
Elijah Allen died Sept.
23, 1830, aged 76.
Kezl\h, wife of
E. Allen, died Jan. 2, 1825,
.E 69.
Harriet Maria,
daughter of Charles J.
and Maria Allen, of
New Haven, Con., died at Northampton,
Sept. 24^^ 1825,
aged 16 months.
In Memory of
William Allen, Esq.
formerly of Boston,
died March 11, 1825,
Aged 84 years.
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42 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of Mrs Thankful King
who died Jan^^ 17''^ 1777 in the 35th year of her age.
In Memory of
Mr Daniel King
who died June
24th 1775
in the 86th year
of his age.
In Memory of Mrs
Mary King the wife
of Mr Daniel King
who died Nov 22'^
1773 in the 83^ year
of her age.
In Memory of Mrs MiNDWELL wife of Mr Samuel Smeed
of Montague who *
May 10th 1775
in tiie 57th year
of her age.
In Memory of
Mrs Martha Stoddard
the worthy Consort of
Solomon Stoddard Esq
who Died Oct 20 J 772
aged 33.
" My flesh shall slumber in the ground, <* Till the last trumpet's Joyful sound, <* Then burst the Chains with sweet surprize, *' And in my Saviour's image rise.
EPITAPHS. 43
In Memory of Mrs Eunice Stoddard The worthy Consort of Solomon Stoddard Esq who died Jan 22 179T in the 46 year of her age. " Her Saviour shall her life restore, And raise her from her dark abode, Her Flesh and Soul shall part no more, But dwell forever near her God.
Let it be Remembered
that David their
Infant Son died
April 6 1778 aged 3 Months.
In Memory of
Solomon Stoddard, Esq.
Son of John and Prudence
Stoddard, who died Dec. 19, 1827,
aged 94 years.
Sacred to the Memory of
Miss Esther Stoddard, daughter of the
Hon. John Stoddard, and Mrs. Prudence
Stoddard, who died May 27^ 1816,
in the 79th year of her age.
Passing Reader, Emulate her virtues, that your Death may be
tranquil as hers.
In Memory
of Madam Sarah Hooker,
Relict of the Rev. John Hooker,
who after a long life of
distinguished piety and
usefulness, departed in peace
April 5, A. D. 1817, in the 86 year of
her age.
Heaven owns her friends on this side death, and points them out
to men a lecture silent, but of sovereign power.
44 EPITAPHS.
Lydia
The wife of
Ensign Josiah Pomeroy
Died
Decemb-^ 19 1772
in y*" 63 year
of her age.
In Memory of
Mrs Abigal Lyman
wife of
Mr Joseph Lyman
who died
May 1st 1776
in the 75th year
of her age.
The grave is that home of Man
Where dwells the Multitude.
In Memory of Mr Joseph Lyman who died March 30^'^ 1763 in y^ 64"' year of his age. " This shall our mouldering members teach, ** ^^^lat now our senses learn, " For dust and ashes loudest preach " Man's infinite concern.
Sacred to the memory of
Mr Elisha Lyman
who departed this life
August 13'^ 1798 Being in the 65'^ year of his age. " Man departs this earthly scene, " Ah ! never to return, " No second Spring shall ere revive " The ashes of the urn.
EPITAPHS. 45
Mrs Hannah King
Died
February y" 13
AD 1732^
in y" 40* year of her age.
Mr Samuel King
Died
December 31
AD 1737 in y'
44"* year of his age.
I
In Memory of
Ensign Noah Stroni;
who Died
June 4" AD 1783 I in the 74"' year
of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs Maky the wife of
Ensign Noah Strong
who Died
March 16 1771
in y" 66 year
I of her age.
In Memory of
Mrs Martha Clark
Relict of
Mr Elihu Clark
who died
March 2S"' 1795
in the 63"^ year
of her age.
Jesus saith unto her, I am the Resurrection and the life.
46
EPITAPHS.
Sacred to the Memory
of
Mr Selaii Wright
who died
Dec 17 1786
JEt 64 years.
Also
In Memory of
Mrs Esther Wright
Relict of
Mr Selah Wright
who died
August 11 1815
^t 90 years.
In Memory of Capt John Baker who di ed Jan'^ 8^" 1762 in the 81 year of his age.
In Memory of
Capt John Baker who died February
3'^ 1802 in the 87^'' year of his age.
' Why should we mourn departed friends,
Or shake at death's alarm, 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends
To call them to his arms.'
Mrs Rebeckah the
Consort of Captain
John Baker
died June 28"'
1774 in the 87''^
year of her age.
EPITAPHS. 47
In Memory of Mr Jonathan Strong who died April 19^'* 1797 in the 89"> year of his age.
The saints are freed from toil and strife,
♦ And present with the Lord, The labours of their mortal life,
' End in a large reward.'
In Memory of
Mrs Elisabeth the wife
of Ensign Jonathan Strong
who died June 25
1753 aged 48 years
& 17 days.
Sacred to the Memory
of DocT William Mather who died April 10'" AD 1775
in the 33*^ year of his age.
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Eunice Mather wife of Mr Elisha Mather
who died Sept 26'" 177G in the 38"' year of her age.
Her Body here entombed in dust, Her pious soul is gone we trust, Among the assembly of the just.'
48 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mr Elisiia Mather
who died
March 22 1807
aged 67 years.
The Body of
Jkmimi Lyman
widow of the late
Capt William Lyman
is here deposited.
She was born in Northampton
November 1726 & died Feb^
1785 in the 59^'' year of her age.
In Memory of
Deacon Ebenezf.r Pomeroy
who died April the 22^^ 1774
in y' 77"' yEAR oF his age.
In Memory of
Mr Caleb Strong
who died Feb 13 AD 1776 in
the 66'^ year of his age.
« Man's home is in the grave,'
♦ Here dwells the multitude,'
♦ We gaze around, we read their monuments,' ' "We sigh, and while we sigh, we smk.'
In Memory of
Mrs Phebe Strong
the relict of Mr
' Caleb Strong'
who died Jan 5 An Dom
1802.
We loved but not enough the gentle hand that reared us, Gladly would we now read that softest Friend, a Mother, Whose mild converse and faithful council we in vain regret.
EPITAPHS. 49
In Memory of
Mks Thankful Le\\ is
Consort of
Mr Nathan Lewis
of Farmington who died Sept. \S'^
177'5, in y-'Oo^'^ year of her age.
Here lies intered the remains of Col. Seth Hunt who died Dec 28'", 1779, JitAt 31. Why all this toil for triumphs of an hour, What, tho' we Avade in wealth, or soar in fame, Earth's highest station ends, in * here he hes,' And dust to dust concludes her noblest song.'
Here lies intered The Body of Mk John Hunt
who died Jan^ 9'' 17^8, in the 73'' year of his age. Also, Mrs Esther his wife died March 19, 1787, in the G5"' year of her age. They exhibited bright patterns of all the conjugal Parental and social virtues. They adorned the doctrines of God our Saviour by pious and holy Hves, and died in hopes of a glorious immortality. ' Teach me O parent fi-om on high. Like them to live, like them to die.'
ARSONS
In Memory ol Mrs Mary Pars wife of Lieut. William Parsons who died Nov. 2*2, 1759, in y^ 66 year of her age.
50 EPITAPHS.
Sacred to the Memory
of
Lieut William Parsons
who died August the 7'^
AD. 1768, in the 78'*' year
of his age.
While living men my tomb do view, Kemember -vvcll here is room for you.
In Memory of Mil Jonathan Hall, who died Nov. 17, 1776,
in the 44'*' year of his AGE
In Memory of
Capt. William Lyman
who died March 13th, 1774,
in the 59lh year of his age.
The wise and the just, the pious and brave, Live in their death, and flourish in the grave.
In Memory of
Mrs Elizabeth wife of
Deac Ebenezer Pomeroy
who died June 10, 178*2,
n the 82 yEAR OF HER AGE
In Memory of Mr Isaac Garnsey
who died
FeV y^ 16, 1767,
in y® 2() year
of his age.
" Christ's d\ing saints ******
EPITAPHS. 51
I This Monument
1 is erected in
! Memory of
Mr. QUARTUS POMEROY,
who died November 5"', 1803, Aged 68 years.
Kc.st here blest saint till from his tlironc The morning break and pierce the shade.
\v
Here lies the Body of
Mrs AcnsA Turner Consort of
Mr David Turner
^ho departed this life Dec 15, 1790,
in the '2oth year of her age
Also
Sofia Turner
Their daughter who died
Aug. 7, 1790, aged 3 months and 19 days,
Mrs. Anna
wife of
Mr. Joseph Clarke,
died on the 2-2'^ of May,
Anno Dom 1776,
aged 23 years
and 7 Months.
In Memory of Mr. Timothy Wright, who died Nov. 30, 1764, in the 45 year of his age. Also of Mrs. Elizabeth Relict of Mr. Timothy Wright, who died Jan 17, 1815, in the 90''' year of her age.
52 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Noah Wright, who died March
19, 1816, aged 41 years.
* O glorious hour, O blest abode,
* I shall be near and like my God,
* And flesh, and sense, no more control « The sacred sorrows of mv soul.'
In Memory of
Mr. James Hulbeht,
who died April 10, 1767,
in the 80"' year of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Mary, the wife of
Mr. James Hulbert,
who died June 17, 1760,
in the 63 year of her age.
In Memory of Mrs. Phebe Pomeroy, wife of Mr. Quartus Pomeroy who died May 30'^ Anno Dom 1776 in the 41^'
year of her age. i The Parent kind, v/hose bounty caused the poor to smile, the \ obliging neighbour, faithful friend, leaves here her dust to sleep i awhile in peace, she hv'd in peace, she dy'd and rests in hope to ' live again, Avhen Clu'ist her Lord, comes glorify'd to raise his ' saints, with him to reis;n.
In Memory of Supply Clap, who died June 20'^ 1800 in the 34''' year of his age. Friends and Physicians could not save This mortal body from the grave. Nor can the grave confine it here When Jesus calls it must appear.
EPITAPHS.
53
In Memory of Mrs. LucRETiA Clap, wife of Mr. Supply Clap, - who died Sep. 20% 1795, in the 26'*' year of her age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Rachel PoMEROY,
Relict of Mr. Quartus Pomeroy,
who died with an unshaken
faith in Jesus,
Nov. 18, 1826,
JEi 80 years.
In Memory of Mr. Ezra Clark who died July 19, 1788, in the 73*^ year of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Martha Clark,
Consort of Mr. Ezra Clark
who died Sept. 9, 1803,
aged 86 years.
Clarissa, wife of Daniel Stebbins, Born June4% 1767, Deceased Feburary 26% 1820,
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
This Stone is near the Town tomb on the east side of the Bury- ing ground about 2 1-2 feet high.
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Rowland. Sept. |
23, |
1683, |
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">mas |
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Died Oct. |
15, |
162«, |
78. |
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j Drowned |
1721, |
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G. G. F. |
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The third Joseph |
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Died March |
8, |
1793, |
88. |
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G. F. |
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His wife Mary, |
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Died Jan. |
9, |
1803, |
88. |
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G. M. |
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The fourth Joseph |
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Died April F. His wife Eunice |
1819, |
82. |
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Died Nov. 22, |
1818, |
78. |
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EPITAPHS. 55
In Memory of Capt. Joseph Cook, who died June 23, 1788, in the 6'2 year of his age.
"• Behold and see as you pass by, ' As you are now so once was I,
• As I am now, so you must be,
* Prepare to die, and follow me.
In Memory of
Mrs. Lydia Cook,
widow and Relict of
Capt. Joseph Cook, who died March 6"', 1814, in the 79 year of her age.
In Memory of Mr.
Asa Wright,
who died Nov.
28'\ 1786, in the 46^"
year of his age.
' Man's home is in the grave,
• There dwell the multitude,
' We gaze around, we read their Monuments,
' "We sigh, and while we sigh we sink.*
Timothy Edwards Dwight,
son of
Josiah and Rhoda Dwight,
Died January 22\ 1807,
aged 7 years.
Francis Henry,
son of
Josiah and Caroline Dwightj
* who died at sea'
July 23, 1812
aged 22 years.
56 EPITAPHS.
Clakissa daughter of
Josiah Rhoda and Dwight,
died Nov. 12, 1820,
aged 3 years.
Caroline Williams,
daughter of
Josiah and Rhoda Dwight,
died Dec. 19, 1813,
aged 15 years.
In Memory of
Miss Maugarette Dwight,
Died Sept. 5, 1845,
aged 41.
' Father I Avill that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me, where I am.'
Erected by pupils of the Gothic Seminary to the memory of a much loved teacher.
Sacred to the Memory
of
Eli p. Ashmun,
At various times a Member of the Councils of the State and Nation, by his native force of Mind, Industry, and probity, he had obtained publick regard, professional eminence and domestick affection, and at the close of life he exhibited the humility and pious submission of a disciple of Christ. He was bom June 24, 1770, and died May 10, 1819, in the 49th year of his age.
"SVhy lingers hope around the silent dead, There is another and a better world.
In Memory of
Mrs. Lucy Ashmun,
wife of Eli P. Ashmun,
who died Oct. 9*, 1812,
aged 37 years.
EPITAPHS. 57
Sophia W. Ashmun,
eldest daughter of
Eli P. Ashmun, and Lucy his
wife; was born Dec. 11, 1802,
died Aug. 27, 1820,
in the IS"" year of her age.
Sacred to the Memory of
OiiPHA Ashmun,
youngest daughter of
Justice Ashmun, Esq. of Blandford.
And Keziah his wife who died Aug. 17, 1814, aged 28.
j The oiily Monument in Memory of an Indian, is one mile west 1 of the Court House, near a grove of Pines, with the following in- j scription.
Joseph Mamanach, Died May y^ * * 1767, ! aged 40 years.
I ^ Nan:. — Sally Mai!\mui:a.sh, a pious womaji, her daughter is liv- jj , ing, aged 8G, the only Indian in Northampton. Her mother was the ' i sister of Samson Occom, the celebrated Indian prcaclier.
! David Turner,
I Died Feb. II, 1803.
I aged 39.
Electa, His 2d wife Died April 2, 1850, aged 83.
In memory of Mr. Elias Mann,
who died May 12^", 1825.
in the 75"', year
of his age.
Also 5 Children.
' The Memory of the just is blessed.'
58 EPITAPHS.
ASENATH,
Relict of
Elias Mann,
Died
April 22, 1842,
aged 78.
Justin C( ok,
Died
Nov. I, I80I.
aged 40.
Mary, his
widow.
Died Jan. 15, 1838,
aged 74.
Here lies
Miranda Wim.iams,
the dauL'^hter of
llev. Solomon and
Mrs MiW)' Williams,
who died
December 25"', 1815,
in the 24''' year of
her age.
My Spirit looks to God alone, My Hock and refuge is his throne In all my fears, in all my straits, ' My Sonl for his salyation -waits.'
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Williams,
Relict of
Rev. Solomon Williams,
Born Sept. 10, 1756.
Died Feb. 7, 1842, jE 85 y". 5 mos.
< And he saith unto me, write, blessed are they which are called unto the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.'
EPITAPHS. 59
Julia, daughter of
Rev. Solomon Williams, died
March 10, 1849, aged 65 years.
* And to her was granted, that she should be arrayed in fine lin- en clean and white.'
Miss
Rebecca Parsons,
died Jan. IS,
182S, aged
51 years.
Unveil thy bosom faithful tomb, ' Take this new treasure to thy trust,
And give their sacred relicks, room * To slumber in the silent dust.'
Lemuel Clark,
Died
May 27, 1837,
ased 73.
In Memory of
Mrs. LucRETiA Clark,
wife of
Mr. Lemuel Clark,
who died
Nov. 20, 1S23,
aged 55 years.
' Stranger, if by chance or feeling led,
• Upon this hallowed turf thy foot-steps tread, ' Turn from the contemplation of this sod,
• And think on her whose spiiit rests with God.'
In Memory of
Capt. Joseph Cook,
who died Feb. 14, 1814.
Friends nor Physcians could not save, This Mortal body from the grave.'
60
EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mr. Joseph Cook,
who died July 12, 1825,
aged 34 years.
In Memory of Deacon Noah Cook, who died Jan. 0, 1773, in y'' 85 year of his age.
Seth Dickinson Clark, died Nov. 1, 181G, aged 7 years. LEiMUEL Coleman Clark,
Died Aug. 9, 1807,
aged 1 month, children of
Mr Lemuel and Mrs. Lucretia Clark.
Elijah Cook,
died July 1, 1827,
aged 57 years.
Here lies Intered,
The Body of Mrs. Abigail, wife of
Deac". Noah Cook,
who died Dec. 27, 1766.
in y"
75 year of her age.
Rev. Wm. .M Doolittle,
aged 27,
Pastor of the Baptist Church
Northampton, Died Feb. 12, 1842.
' Weep not my friends, weep not for me, all is well,
* All now is peace and joy divine,
* And heaven and glory now are mine,
* O, hallelujah to the Lamb, all is well.'
* I have fought the good fight,
* I have kept the faith.'
EPITAPHS. 61
Em E LINE Cook, daughter of Mr. Elijah and
Mrs. Esther Cook, died Dec. 25, 1818, aged 8 years. My parents dear -sveep not for me, When in this yard my grave you sec ily time was short and blest was He That call'd me to eternitie.'
En OS, The son of Mr. Aaron Cook, Died Oct. 31, 1771, Aged 13 years and 8 months.
HAxNNaII,
Wife of Enos Cook,
Died Oct. 4, 1840,
aged 61.
JOHN LA
NKTON DyE''
oN Il^N-^y- 26
1728 AG' 46 yE^R.
Zkruah
wife of
William Clark, Jun,
Died
June 5, 1842,
aged 46 }ears.
ClIAIlI OTTE,
Daughter of William and
Zeriiah Clark, Died
Aug. 14, 1845, JE, 20 years.
62
EPITAPHS.
Charles Starkvvcatiier, died July 9"> 1843, aged 84,
R ox ANA
liis wife
Died
Jan. 5, l'^47,
aged 77.
Esq.
This Stone
is erected to the
Memory of Mrs.
Patty Starrvvkather,
wife of Mr.
Cliarles Starkweather,
who died May 9"' 1804,
aged 42 years.
' The dust returns to dust
The Soul remains secure in her existence.
TODD
William Todd,
Died June 33, 1846,
^67.
Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Phineas Parsons, Died Aug. 8, 1823, in the 70"' year of her age. As a wife and mother few have excelled her in the tender solic- itude for the happmess of her family.
« Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.'
EPITAPHS. 63
111 Memory of Mil. PiiiNEAs Parsons, who Died Feb. 7, 18'25,
aged 57 years.
Mr. Phineas Parsons Jun". Died Feb. 23, 1818, aged 31 years.
By liis amiable disposition he was endeared to tlie domestic cii-- clc, au affectionate Husband, a tender Father, a dutiful Son, and a pleasant Brother.
Miss Nancy Pardons, Died April 21, 1811, ^ 28 years.
She early professed her faith in Christ, and excmpliiied the chris- tian character in the various relations and circumstances of life. * Mourning friends adieu. Here I retire from mortal sight to see niA- Saviour face to face.'
Nancv,
wife of Beu'f. North,
Born Jan. 2, 1807,
Died Sep 2, 1844,
Jacob set a pillar on llachels grave.'
Hannah Annetta,
daughter of Ben and Nancy
North, died Jan. 10, 1841,
iE 3 years and 8 mo.
Also an Infant,
Born Feb. 28,
Died March 6, 1842.
In Memory of Miss AiJiGAL Graves, Who died Jan. 16, 1819, !j Aged 31 years.
! j ' The ^vintcry blasts of death kill not the buds of virtue. No, \ 1 j they spread beneath the heavenly beams of brighter Suns, through ' j endless ages, into higher powers.'
il
64
EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Elisfia Graves,
Who died April 11, 182r),
Aged GH years.
Cathkrine,
Relict of Mr. Elisba Graves,
Died June 20, 1833,
Aged 79.
In Memory of Mr. Edwaijd Graves,
Son of Mr. Elisha and Mrs Catherine Graves, Who died Sept. 28, 1823, In the 25th year of his age. ' Death cannot make our souls afraid,
'If God be witli us there, ' We may walk through the darkest shade, ' And never yield to fear.'
In Memory of
Mr. Daniel VVarner,
who died Feb. 29, 1812,
aged 57 years.
Also
Mrs Phcebe Warner,
Consort of Mr. Daniel Warner^
died March 20, 1817,
aged 57 years.
Sophia IT, Lyman,
W idow of
Hon. J. H. Lyman,
and daughter of
Judge Hinckley,
Died April 6, 1839,
Aged 51 years.
EPITAPHS. 65 !
In Memory of
Jonathan H Lyman,
An enterprising and useful
Citizen, of high intellectual
Powers, and accomplished education,
Who Died
distinguished alike
by private affection and Public Regard,
Nov. 3, 1825.
William Bolter, Born Feb. 11, 1766, Died April 27, 1841.
John Breck Esq., Died Feb. 26, 1827, aged 56 years. Great day of dread decision and despair, At thought of thee each subhmary wish Lets go its eager grasp, and drops the world. And catches at each reed of hope on heaven.
This Humble Stone
Is erected Sacred to the Memory of
Mrs. Electa Breck,
wife of Mr. John Breck,
who departed this life
April 16, 1800,
in the 31st year of her age.
Few are our days, those few we dream away, Sure is our fate, to moulder in the clay, Rise Immortal Soul above thine earthly fate, Time vet is thine, but soon it is too late.'
''Clarissa,"
wife of John Breck, Esq.
Died at " Hartford, Con.,"
Dec. 6th, 1831,
6*
66
EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mr. TiiEonoRE Breck,
Son of the late Robert Breck, Esq ,
and Mrs. Rachel Breck,
who died February 17th, 1805,
aged 23 years.
' Nipp'd by tlie chilling hand of death,
* A lovely flower here withering lies, ' The Mortal part is lodg'd beneath,
' The Spirit mounted to the skies.'
This Humble Stone
Is erected to the Memory of
Mrs. Sarah Pomeroy,
the wife of Capt Seth Pomeroy,
who died Aug'' 10th, 1801,
aged 26 years.
Also their Infant, aged 14 days
In Memory of
Mrs. Sarah Hunt,
wife of Doct. Ebenezer Hunt,
who died August I2th, 1803,
aged 59 years.
' How populous, how vital is the grave^
* This is Creation's Melancholy vault,
* Where change shall be no more.'
Hon. Ebenezer Hunt, M. D., died Dec"^ 26, A. D. 1820,
aged 76 years.
A life devoted to the faithful discharge of PubHc Offices, Pro- fessional duties, and Domestic Charities, adorned with Christian graces, and cheered by Christian hopes, speaks Ms Eulogy, and constitutes his Memorial, ' Hie Requiescit.'
Abner Hunt, Born Aug. 27, 176S, Died Aug. 20, 1841.
EPITAPHS. 57
Sarah,
Wife of Abner Hunt,
Born Sept. 16, 1772,
Died March 4, 1827.
In Memory of Wm. King Hunt,
Son of Doct. Ebenezer and Mrs. Sarali Hunt, who died Jan^ 27th, 1795, in the 17th year of his age. ' This gloomy prison waits for yovi, ' When ere the summons come.'
In Memory of
Miss Elisabeth Hunt,
Daughter of Doct. Ebenezer
and Mrs. Sarali Hunt,
who died Feb>' «th, 1797,
aged 14 years.
' Be ye also ready.'
In Memory of
Mr. William Clark,
who died Dec. 29, 1807,
aged 87 years. ' The memory of the Just shall be blessed.'
Died April 7, 1789, Mr. JosiAH Clark,
He was the youngest of 6 sons and 5 daughters, and survived them ; from the 5 sons have descended 1158 Imeal heirs, 925 were Hving at his death. « With long life wiU I satisfy him and show him my salvation.'
In Memory of
Mrs. Mary Clark,
wife of Deacon Josiah Clark,
who died March 3, 1797,
in the 72 year of her age.
' My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my
portion forever.'
68 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Deacon Josiah Clark,
who died Nov. 16, 180S, in the
SS'*" year of his age.
* Our Fathers where are they ? and the prophets do they live forever r'
Benjamin Tappan, Died January 29, 1831,
aged 83 years. George an infant son Died Oct. 30, 1793.
' Jesus said unto her I am the resiirrection and the life, He that believeth in me though he vrere dead yet shall he live, and whoso- ever liveth and believeth in me shall never die, believeth tliou this r'
Mrs. Sarah Tappan, wife of Benjamin Tappan, Esq. Died March 26, 1826, aged 78.
' Blessed are the dead, that die in the liOrd, for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.'
Solomon Williams,
Born
July 25, 1752,
Lived
as Pastor of the church of Christ,
In Northampton,
56 years and 5 months.
His Spirit
Ascended
in sweet peace to the Upper Sanctuary
on the morning of the Sabbath,
Nov. 9, 1834.
EPITAPHS. 69
In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Piicenix, wife of Alexander Phoenix, and daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Tappan, who died May 30, 1819, aged 28 years. In her death the church of Christ to Avhich she united herself at the early age of sixteen, has lost an exemplary member ; the poor a kind and sympath/.ing Friend ; the social circle a bright ornament, and her surviving relatives an example of loveliness and excellence, in all the duties and relations of private life Avhich will be long and most afFectionatelv remembered.
Josi PII,
son of Caleb, and
Ilepzibah Ilannum,
Died April 15^ 1847,
aged 22.
* Let not your heart be troubled ; ye believe in God beheve also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions ; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to ju-epare a place for you.'
' HOPE' Eliza Anne,
wife of John Hannum, Died Aug. 24, 1849, aged 35. " As a vision, as a dream of the night, " The last ray of sunlight upon the Avave, " So fades all earthly hopes. " Beautiful but Oh ! how transitory " Let us not cling to things of earth, '< For all that is earthly fades away, << But seek some more sub-stantialtreasures, " Even those that shall endure forever."
Sophia, daughter of
Mr. Spencer and Mrs. Sophia Clark,
Died Sep. 20, 1832,
aged I year and 8 months.
70
EPITAPHS.
SakAH J. BllEED,
wife of
Rev, Wra. Allen,
Died Feb 25, 1848,
aged 58 years.
Be tliou faitliful unto death, and I Vv'ill give tliec a croAvn of
life.'
Ellen Whf.elock,
only child of
Rev. John VVheelock Allen,
Died June 27, 1841, aged 8 months,
William,
son of
Rev, J. W. Allen, of Wayland,
Died Sep. 7, 1842, aged 4J months.
Charles Rice,
son of Rev. J W. Allen,
Died Dec. 20, 1849, aged 2J months.
Maria,
daughter of Rev. E. Hopkins,
Died Sept. 1, 1843, aged 9 days.
[The following is on the grave stone of Wm. Allen, another child of Eev. E. Hopkins.]
Willie,
Born Jan. 2, 1845,
God took him April 9, 1848.
" He shall have thee, my own, my beautiful, my undcfiled, and \[
thou shalt be His child."
HUNT.
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Not Lost but gone before.
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Martha H. Hunt,
Born April 7, 1825, Died April 5, 1847.
Ebenezer Hunt,
Born March 1 1, 1775,
Died June 9, 1835.
Maria L. Hunt,
Born May 13, 1813,
Died Nov. 10, 1844.
John Hunt,
Born Feb. 20, 1821,
Died April 16, 1823.
Sa.muel H. Hunt,
Born June 12, 1819,
Died April 23, 1845.
David Hunt, M. D.
Counselor M. M. S.
Died July 8, 1837,
MM.
Wealthy Hunt,
wife of David Hunt,
Died Sept. 25, 1838,
^t6l.
Frances A. Hunt,
Died Aug. 24, 1838,
^20.
In Memory of
Wealthy Hunt,
Daughter of Mr. David and Mrs. Wealthy Hunt,
who died Aug. 24, 1802, aged 3 years.
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EPITAPHS.
HENSHAW I FAMILY TOMB. I
Hon Samuel Henshaw,
Died at Northampton, March 11th, 1809.
JE LXV. YRS.
Francis Aurelia,
Wife of Hon. C. A. Dewey,
Died at Williamstown, July 20t}i, 1821,
M XXIV. YRS.
Eliza,
Daughter of Hon. Samuel and .Martha Henshiw
Died Feb. 2()th, 1823,
M XXIX YRS.
Louisa Augusta,
Wife of Dr. Charles Beck,
Died Feb 23, 1830,
JE XXX YRS.
Martha,
Relict of Hon. Samuel Henshaw,
Died May 27th, 1842, M LXXXVI. YRS and 11 months.
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Children of Anssel Wright.
Elizabeth M. C. Wright,
Died April 1, 1838, aged 1(1 years.
AsAHEL Wright, Died Sept. 10, 1840, aged 4 years.
AsAHEL Wright,
Died Feb. 3, 1844, aged 3 years.
Henry Wright,
Died Dec. 8, 1845, aged 1 year and 8 months.
Harriet Wright, Died Dec. 5, 1849, aged 5 years and 8 months.
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Elizabeth, daughter of
William and Rebecca Edwards,
died J ,n. 29, 1807,
aged 1 iVJonth.
Sacred to the Memory of
Mr. JosFAH Dickenson,
who died Jan. 17, 1812,
aged 62 years.
One eye on death, and one full fixed on heaven, becomes a mortal and immortal man."
Sacred to the Memory of
Mrs. Wealthy Dickenson,
wife of
Mr. Josiah Dickenson
who died June 23, 1812,
aged 59 years.
Heaven gives us Friends to bless the present scene, resumes them to prepare us for the next."
In Memory of Seth Hopkins Dickenson, who died March 2 P, 1805, aged 23 years.
In Memory of
Caroline Dickenson,
who died November 7, 1810,
aged 24 years.
This is the end of man, prepare for it, prepare to die and meet your God.'
Mr. Cotton Dickenson,
died Jan. 21, 1826,
aged 72 years.
EPITAPHS.
75
Olive, wife of
Cotton Dickenson,
died eept. 10, 1844.
aged 89.
ASAIIEL POMEKOY, Esq.
died March 22, 1833, in the 84"' year of his age.
Mrs. Hannah Pomeroy, wife of Asahel Pomeroy, died Sep. 28'", 1812, aged 58 years.
In Memory of
Mrs. Susannah, wife of
Asahel Pomeroy,
who died January 26, 1826,
aged 69 years.
Here is intered
The Body of
Mrs. Miriam Pomeroy,
Consort of Mr. Asahel Pomeroy, who died July W\ 1793, in the 4P' year of her age.
•* A consort tender and a parent dear,
** To none an eneniie, to all sincere,
'« She joyed with good, the needy to supply,
" And wipe the fading drops from miseries eye,
«' The balm of consolation to impart,
«' And heal the bruises of the broken heart,
*» Cheerfully she lived, and on the bed of death
♦' Kissing submisively the rod,
" She yielded up her breath." jj
LUCRETFA PoMEKOY,
Daughter of Asahel Pomeroy, Died Sep. 22, 1847.
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EPITAPHS.
Sacred
To the Memory
of
Miss Judith Poaieroy,
Daughter of Mr. Asahel
and Airs. Miriam Pomeroy,
who died
Jan. 20^'\ 1804,
^t 20 years.
In Memory of
DwiD L Dewey,
who died in Northborough,
Feb. 15, lb2I, aged 32 years.
' Our days are as the grass, Or like the morning flower, If one sharp blast sweeps o'er the field They wither in an hour."
In Memory of
Mr. Luther Munt,
who died Aug 28'' 1817,
aged 46 years.
Heaven gives us friends to bless the present scene. Resumes them to prepare us for the next."
Four children of Mr. Luther, and Mrs. Eunice Hunt. Luther, died Dec. 4"\ 1825,
aged 1 1 years.
Medad, died Sept. 16, 1802,
aged J3 years.
Two Infants died Oct. 23, 180 L
Susan, daughter of Luther and Eunice Hunt, Born May 7'", 1813, Died Dec. 28, 1832.
EPITAPHS. 77
1 1 Frederick Hunt,
!| Died Oct. 9, 1831, ^ 33 years.
To the dear Memory of Mrs. Abigal Lyman,
Consort of Erastus Lyman, Esq. ■ who died
i Feb. 18% 1803,
j ^t 24.
! " She was a Avomaii with lively good sense and ease,
*' And always sure lier friends to please, '
" For every social virtue form'd."
Possessed of an aimable disposition, with a cultivated mind and understanding, charity and all the delicate viitues, of her sex In a time of youth and health, she dedicated herself by a T^ublic and solemn covenant to the service of the Blessed God, and in his prese^ice as her friends have reason to beheve, her uuembodied .Spirit now adores and is happy.
In Memory of Mr. John King,
who died May 14, 1806, in the 77^, year of his age.
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In Memory of
Mrs. Rachel King,
wife of
Mr. John King,
who died June 14^,
1798, in the 56% year
of her age.
Mrs. Hannah W. Flint.
wife of J. H. Flint,
Died June 16, 1821,
aged 34 years.
78 EPITAPHS.
This erected to
The Memory of
Ephraiin Wright, Esq.
who died Jan. 25^",
1794, in tlie 82' year,
of his age.
Both old and youn<^ Avho view this tijjuh, Remember here for you is room."
Sacred to the
Memory of
Mr. Hii.N'Rv Lyman,
Merchant of Montreal,
son of the Uite
Elisha Lyman
of tliis town,
who died nt Burlington, Vt.
Sep'. 20, 1809,
iEtat 21 years.
Died March 24, 1820,
Moses Wright, Esq
aged 6S years.
In the various relations of domestic life he was constant, faithful, and affectionate. xVs a citizen, he was beloved and respected by an extensive acquaintance, as a professor of the religion of Jesus Clirist, his example was Avorthy of imitation.
' Tis but a fev/ Avhose days amount to three score vears and ten.'
In Memory of
Mrs. Dorothy Hinckley,
wife of Samuel Hinckley,
who died Aug. 2G, 1802,
in the 44'^ year of her age.
The occupation dearest to her heart was to encourage goodness, and her eye was meek and gentle, a smile played on her lips, and in her speech was heard maternal sweetness, dignity and love.
EPITAPHS.
79
Hon. Samuel Hinckley, D ied June 15, 1840, aged 83.
Ill Memory of
Dolly Ann Hinckley,
the daughter of Samuel
Hinckley, Esq. and Mrs. Dorothy
his wife, who died
Sep. ()"', 1801,
aged 2 years and G Months.
In Memory of
Doi Lv Hinckley^
Daughter of Mr. Samuel and
Mrs. Dolly Hinckley, who
died Jan. 28*", 1798,
aged 2 years.
Here lies the body of
PiiEiJE ELi/.AnETii Hinckley,
daughter of Samuel Hinckley, Esq.
and Dorothy his wife,
who died Sep. r', 1801,
aged 11 Months,
George Hinckley, son of Samuel and Dorothy Hinckley, f! died Sep. 22^ 1818,
I in the 28"', year of his age.
\ He was educated at Yale CoUege, and had commenced the prac-
I: tice of Law, in tte midst of the most flattering prospects o± hap- , ! piness to himself and usefulness to others Disease arrested his j I pro-ress and Death removed him from his fiicnds, who loved him
i; living and will continue to lament him until memory shall be lost
tail oblivion.
li Yive, memor, quam
;l Sis aevi brevis.
80 EPITAPHS.
Thomas Lyman, died April 15, 1845,
M88.
Miss Pauces Lyman
died April 19, 1820,
yEt 55 years.
In Memory of Hon. Elijah H. xMiU^^,
Distinguished for a long succession of years, by liis ability and eloquence at tlie bar, his enlightened patriotism, and his extensive beneficial influence as a member of the state and national govern- ments.
who died in the faith of the Gospel, Mays"', 18-29. iEt 5?.
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Sacred to the Memory of
Mrs. Sarah Mills,
wife of
Elijah Hunt Mills, Esq.
and daughter of the
Hon, Ebenezer Hunt, and Mrs. Sarah Hunt.
who died Oct. 2^ 1802,
in the 23^^ year of her age.
The soul looks through the gloomy portals of the grave, To happier scenes of Immortality.'
In Memory of
George Francis, son of
Elijah Hunt Mills,
and Harriet his wife,
who died May 25^ 1827,
in the 6*^ year of his age.
' Weep not for those Avhom the veil of the tomb, In life's happy morning hath hid from our eyes,
Ere sin threw a blight o'er the Spirits young bloom, Or earth had profaned, what was born for the skies.'
EPITAPHS. 81
Here are i me red
The remains of Lkwis
Butler, 2*^ son of Simeon
and Mary Butler, who died
Feb 10, 1818, aged 18.
Weop not for me my dangers all are past, I've run the race and gained the goal at last, I've left the cumbrous load of flesh behind. *
In Memory of
Mary Ann Butler,
eldest child of Simeon and
Mary Biiiler, who died Sep.
23'', 1«U2, in the 8'", year
of her age.
Emblem of innocence thy placid mind knew no rough passion, nor a thought unkind. Bright were our hopes, we mourn to find them vain but God is just and *■***- *
EowARD Butler,
Died July 13, 1849,
aged 52.
WiLiiAM Butler,
Died March 9, 1831,
aged 68 years.
Marv,
Third daughter of
Mr. William and Mrs. Hnldah
Butler, died July 3', 1800,
aged 8.
William, son
Mr. William and Mrs. Hu!dah Butler,
Died Sep. l''\ 1802,
aged 15 Months.
82
EPITAPHS.
John Bkown,
son of Mr. William and
Mrs. lluldah Butler, died
July 5\ 181 1,
aired 21 Months.
Daniel Butler, Died Sep 14, 1833, aged 65 years.
Under this Stone
rest the renrtains of
Mrs. Anna Butler,
wife of
Mr. Diniei Butler,
and daughter of John and
Mrs. Mary VVelsh, of Boston,
who departed this life May 9% 1801, aged 32 years.
Those Avho knew her not, may learn from this Monumental Stone, that her virtues have rendered her memory precious to her bereaved partner. The sight of it will excite a tender recollec- tion of her worth in the bosoms of those who knew her.
In Memory of
Mrs. Maky Butler,
wife of Mr. Simeon Butler,
who died March 1, 1829,
aged 55 years.
Sweet peace and heavenly hope and humble joy, divinely shone f n her enraptured soul and crowned her for the skic;^.
Simeon Butler,
Died Nov. 7, 1847,
aged 77 years.
The Lord our righteousness.'
EPITAPHS. 83
In MssBory of
Mr. Hervky Tillotson,
who died Sep 12, 1813,
in the 31 year of his age.
In Memory of Rev. Heniiy Lyman,
son of
Theodore and Snsan W. Lyman,
a Missionary of the
American Board
who with his associate
Rev Samuel Munson,
suffered a violent death
from * The Batt^hs' in Sumatra,
June '.8, JS34,
aged 24.
'* We are more than conquerors."
^ In Memory of
Mr. Abner Barnard,
wh(» died
Jan 11. 1806,
in the 23'' year
of his age.
' Lord I commit my soul to thee.'
E\'OS KiNGSLEY,
died Nov 6. 1845, aged 75.
Rebecca,
wile of
Enos Kin^sley,
died Jan. 27, 1823,
aged 47.
84
EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mrs. Ruth D xw,
wife of Mr. John Dixon,
of Kiliingrly, Con.
who departed this life
Aug. 22, 18 M, ill the 34 year of
her age.
Arthur Fkan('is,
son of William M ^nd
Sarah B. Stood rd,
died Nov. 27, im,
aged 18 mcHiths.
Willi M\i B(f.A! eldest son of Willi and S;)rah B Si ^ '
died Nov ls4v, 7 years and 7 m Is it well with the child r and h'oo
m H.
iard, iged fjths.
answered it is well.
«* Thy son livoi i\." '
D\vii> Tappv^j,
son of Wilh: TT FT.
and S;tr:5h B. St ddard,
died O^t. 21. --iS,
aged 5 y^ iir^.
His soul was gentle as a lamb.
INGOLS.
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In Memory <»f Miss A-; Daughter of Mr J Mrs. Mary Ingols, who die^' iEt23 yf'H: There was a time, that tu; When youth, I bloom' .1 A time will come, is co^ni : When thou shalt fade 1;
\L Ingols,
nes and
' * * II, 1«26,
' has past,
ke thee, :; fast,
e me.
EPITAPHS. 85
Timothy Edwards, son of Josiah and Rhoda Dwight, Died May 29"\ 1833, aged 25 years.
Hannah Worth ington,
daughter of
Josiah and Rhoda D wight,
died Sep. 17, 1829,
aged 17 years.
William Harris,
son of
Josiah and Caroline D wight,
who perished in the wreck
of the Albion on the Irish Coast,
April 22^ 1822, aged 29 years.
This tribute of affection is inscribed by her who occupied the place of Mother, to whom and her children his conduct was ever a cha; to and toucliing example of filial and Fraternal love, but yet rciiiembermg that the partmg sigh appoints the just to slumber not to ciie.
The startmg tear I check'd,
I kiss'd the Rod And not to earth resigned them, '
But to God.
In Memory of
Josiah Dwi(;ht, Esq.
who was born Sep.
17, 1767, and died March 8, 182-1.
In til,: iaith and hope of the glorious Gospel of the Blessed God.
Thomas, son of
Josiah and Rhoda Dwight,
Died Oct. 1815, aged 5 years.
Hannah Buckminster,
Daughter of
Josiah and Rhoda Dwight,
Died Feb. 16, 1814,
aged 2 years.
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EPITAPHS.
CHARLEy Hooker, died May 13^ 1833, aged 36 years.
In Memory of
Miss Abigal Welsh Butler,
daughter of Daniel and Anna
Butler, who died Sep. 4,
1822, aged 24 years.
Faith with a bright unwavering eye Points with a smile above the sky, And wafts the mourner to that shore, "Where mourning friends shall part no more.
Also in Memory of
Mr. Charles Paiikeii Butler,
Son of Daniel and Anna Butler,
who died at the Bay of
St. Louis Sept. 15 1820,
aged 26 years.
Though strangers only lingered by And mutely watched the strugling sigh, Yet nature's if not friendship's tear. Shall nightly wet the distant bier.
In Memory of
Mr. Joseph
Bartlet,
who died August 3, 1755,
aged 73 years.
Benjamin
Bartlet, Died
Aug. 23, 1762,
in the 62 year
of his age.
Note. — This stone is broken, and in three pieces, and lays 22 yards east of the Henshaw tomb.
Note. — This is a rough stone, 18 inches square, 60 feet east of Lieut. Wm. Clark's grave.
EPITAPHS.
87
UPH AM
David Gorham,
Child of
Tim° & Julia U. Wood, of New York,
Died llth Sept., 1822,
aged 2 years.
Mrs. Rachel Langford,
Died Dec. 39, 1780, in the 24th year of her age.
Mrs. MiNDWELL,
Relict of Capt'n Moses Lyman,
Died May 25, 1780,
in the 88th year of her age.
In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Strong, who died Dec. 18th, 1803, in the 67th year of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Rachel Strong,
Wife of Mr. Jonathan Strong,
who died Dec. 21, 1817,
in the 80th year of her age.
B. li.
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Note. — Tliis stone is 20 feet north of Hon. Joseph Hawley' Monument.
88
EPITAPHS.
D. L.
£J
Note. — This is an unwrought stone, 18 inclies liigli, 24 wide, 60 feet south, of the pine tree, on the hill.
In Memory of
Mrs. Martha Clark,
Wife of Mr. Aaron Clark,
who died March 13, 1803, aged 50 years.
HEAR LIES
intered the body
of
Note.
ELDER PRESERVED CLAPP,
oF NoRthampton, who died September the 22, 1720,
in the 77 year of his age. -This stone is on the hill, near the pine tree.
HEAR LIES
intered the body of Mrs, SARAH CLAPP,
of Northampton,
who died Oct. 4, 1716,
in the 66 year of her age.
In Memory of
Mr. EliphazClap,
who died July 20, 1783,
aged 71 years.
In Memory of Mrs. Rachel, y'' wife of
Mr. Eliphaz Clap, who died Jan. 11, 1762, in y*" 41 year of her age.
In Memory of
Capt. Elisha Pomeroy,
who died Jan'y 26, 1762, in y'' 41 year of his age.
" A law eternal does decree, That all things born shall mortal be."
EPITAPHS. 89
David Judd, Born April 12, 1771, Died May 21, 1827. Sarah Judd, Wife of David Judd, Born Nov. 26, 1774, Died Oct. 10, 1826. In Memory of David Judd, Son of Mr. David and Mrs. Sally Judd, died Oct. 26, 1807, aged 17 months and 11 days. Also an infant daughter, died Oct. 2d, 1801, aged 1 day. Spencer Judd, Died Oct. 30, 1832, aged 32 years. Eliza S. Judd, Wife of Spencer Judd, died June 13, 1830, aged 29. Charles Spencer Judd, their son, died Oct. 29, aged 5 years. Note. — Mr. Judd, wife and child, died in Springfield, and were interred in the " Old Burying Ground." Their remains were re- moved and re-interred in this place, May, 1848, by Thomas Bridgman.
Sarah H. Wells,
Wife of Samuel Wells,
and daughter of Hon. Jonathan Leavitt,
of Greenfield,
Died Jan'y 29th, 1837,
aged 40 years.
In Memory of
Mrs. Rachel Russell,
Consort of Mr. John Russell,
who died February 10, 1810, aged 27 years.
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90 EPITAPHS.
Laura,
Wife of John Russell,
died Feb. 9, 1826, JE 38.
Jacob set a pillar on Racbel's grave.
In Memory of
Miss Cordelia Snow,
Daughter of Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Theodocia Snow,
Born Nov. 12th, 1798,
Died Aug. 16th, 1824.
And if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Here Ljes the Body of
Samuel Curtis,
who died the 24 of luLy, in the year 1721,
in the 73 year of his age.
Note. — This Monument is on the hill, and in a good state of preservation.
Hon. Joseph Lyman, Born Oct. 22, 1767, died Dec. 11, 1847.
In Memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth Lyman,
Consort of Joseph Lyman,
and daughter of Hon. Samuel Fowler,
of Westfield,
who died July 16th, 1808.
Also of their Daughter,
Frances,
who died at Medford,
Jan'y 11th, 1809, Atat 12.
Death kills not the buds of virtue, No, they spread *****
EPITAPHS. 91
Lydia,
Dau'" of Lieut. Enock and Mrs. Nancy Clarke,
died June 15, 1773,
aged 2 years and 4 months.
Mrs. LuciNDA Clarke, Died Jan'y 25, 1840, aged 74.
Christophep. Clarke, Died Sept. 28th, 1838, aged 45.
Elizabeth W.,
Dau^ of F. W. and L. B. Clarke,
died Sept. 28, 1848, aged 8 years.
Death, came with friendly care,
The opening bud to heaven conveyed,
And bade it blossom there.
John Phillips,
Son of John and Prudence Clarke,
Born Dec. 17, 1828, died Oct. 22, 1831.
Sarah W. Whitney,
Wife of Josiah D. Whitney,
and daughter of Rev. Payson Williston,
died July 1, J 833, M 33.
Earth has her dust, friends her memory, and the Redeemer her Spirit.
William Dwight, Son of J. D. and S. W. Whitney, died April 3, 1826, aged 7 weeks.
Margaretta,
Daughter of J. D. and S. W. Whitney,
died June 23, 1836,
aged 7 years.
92 EPITAPHS.
Alice Clarissa, Daughter of J. D. and C. J. Whitney, died March 25, 1840, aged 6 months.
Ellen Douglass,
Daughter of J. D. and C. J. Whitney,
died July 27, 1846, aged 18 months.
Jesus call'd a little cliild unto hini.
This Monument, erected by a friend,
To the Memory of
Richard SiMIth,
Son of Mr. Noadiah and Mrs. Abigal Pease,
died March 31, 1812,
aged 9 months and 12 days.
*< Frail, smiling solace of an hour,
So soon our transient comforts fly,
And pleasures only bloom to die."
In Memory of
Fanny,
Daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Hunt Breck,
and Mrs. Abigal Breck,
who died July 8th, 1802,
aged 8 years, 1 month and 9 days.
"An opening bud, a morning flower,
Cut down and withered in an hour."
AcHSA Maria,
Daughter of Cephas and Achsa Clark,
died Feb. 15, 1845, JE 42 years.
A. M.,
Dau. of C. and A. Clark,
died Oct. 8, 1821, M 8 mos.
Here lies deposited the body of
Martin Breck,
Son of John and Electa Breck,
who died Dec. 12th, 1797.
EPITAPHS. 93
This humble Stone is erected Sacred to the memory of Mr. William Breck, Son of Robert Breck, Esq., and Mrs. Rachel Breck, who departed this life September 11th, 1797, in the 24th year of his age. "Hark from the graves' oblivious doleful tones, Here shall oxir names be mouldering like our bones, Rise Immortal Soul, that hence my fame may shine, Time flies and ends, eternity is thine."
Jn Memory of
Mr. Joseph Hunt Breck,
who departed this life November lOth, A. D. 1801,
in the 36th year of his age.
*< That life is long which answer's life's great end, One eye on death and one full fixed on heaven, Becomes a mortal and immortal man."
William Clark, Died Dec. 31, 1842, JE 78.
In Memory of
Mrs. Jerusha Clark,
wife of Mr. William Clark,
who died Feb. 7th, 1816, in the 52d year of her age.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours and their works do follow them.
Mrs. Mary,
Wife of Mr. William Clark,
Died April 4, 1833, in the 70 year of her age.
In Memory of
Mr. Lucius Clark,
who died Oct. 4, 1819, in the 31st year of his age.
All flesh is as grass and all the glory of man as the flower of
grass. The grass withereth and the flower thereof
falleth away.
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EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mrss Miranda,
Daughter of William and Jerusha Clark,
who died Nov. 6, 1825, M 26 years.
*' Rest thy hopes my friends on Christ the Lord, Live w^hile you live but to obey his v^ord."
Also Sarah Clark,
of the same family, died in Sparta, N. J.
Sept. 16, 1823, ^t 33 years.
John Moies, Died Sept. 24, 1827, aged 50.
Mrs. Anna Moies,
Wife of Mr. John Moies,
died Aug. 1, 1823, aged 47 years.
In Memory of
Miss Elizabeth R. Moies,
vi^ho died May 30, 1818, in the 22 year of her age,
daughter of Mr. John and Mrs. Anna Moies.
Thus the bright damsel just reared her shining head, From obscure shades of Life, and sunk among the dead.
Thomas Shepherd, Born May 27, 1778, died Dec. 23, 1846.
Catherine, his wife, born Dec. 23, 1782, died Nov. 24, 1846.
Elizabeth,
Wife of Henry Shepherd,
born Sept. 30, 1817, died Jan. 23, 1848.
Ogden E. Edwards, Born 1 1 Nov. 1802, died 25 April, 1848.
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95
Catherine,
Daughter of T. Shepherd, Esq. of Northampton,
and wife of Ogden E. Edwards of New York,
born 1806, Aug. 22, died 1843, April 21,
aged 36 years and 8 months.
"An Angel's arm can't snatch us from th.e grave,
Legions of Angels can't confine us there."
age
Mary S. died 1834, May 3, 1 year 10 months and 28 days.
Thomas S.
died 1827, Dec. 10,
aged I year 3 months 9 days.
Eugene,
died 1837, Dec. 10,
aged 1 year 2 months 12 days.
Po.MEROY,
an Infant, died 1843, March 11.
Children of Ogden E. Edwards and Catherine S.
Edwards of New York.
FENNER.
Charles P. Kingsley, died June 2, 1844, aged 45.
Charles B.
son of Cha's. P. and Caroline Kingsley, died Aug. 7, 1832, aged 11 mon.
Edward B,
son of L. H. and Nancv B. Graves,
died Sept. 6, 1844.
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Marie Louise,
daught. of George and H. A. Abbott, died
Nov. 10, 1846, aged 7 months.
Sweet babe, thy parents' loss is thy gain.
Mr. Timothy Graves, Died Oct. 15, 18^9, in the 40th year of his age.
Mrs. Experience, wife of Justin Smith, died Jan. 16, 1832, aged 55 years. *' This mould' ring dust shall here repose in peace, Till that great day when time itself shall cease ; Her Spirit is with God, and this its plea, My Saviour died, my Saviour died for me."
James Clinton,
Son of Charles A. and Caroline H. Dewey,
Died Dec. 3, 1832, aged 7 years.
Edward J.,
Son of Charles A. and Caroline H. Dewey,
died May 4, 1836, aged 3 years and 6 months.
Henry C,
Son of Charles A. and Caroline H. Dewey, died April 18, 1836, aged 17 months.
In Memory of
Almira Granger,
Wife of Ebenezer Granger,
who died Oct. 5, 1825, aged 17.
In Memory of
Mr. Moses Parsons,
who died June 1, 1814,
in the 83 year of his age.
" Though I pass through this gloomy vale,
Where death and all its horrors are.
My heart and hope shall never fail.
For God my Shepherd 's with me there."
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EPITAPHS. 97
In Memory of CALEB STRONG,
late Governor of Massachusetts,
who, after a life universal for piety and
devotion to the public service,
died Nov. 7, 1819,
in the 75th year of his age.
♦'The memory of the just is blessed."
In Memory of
Mrs. Sarah Strong,
the wife of Caleb Strong, and daughter of
the Rev. John Hooker,
who, having early devoted herself to the service of her
Redeemer, and through life exemplified the virtues
and graces of his religion, gently breathed out
her spirit, in humble reliance upon his power
and love, on the 12th day of Feb., 1817, in the
60th year of her age.
Though hope and trust And patient resignation shone serene, The Christian's pattern, and the friends' support. Their work fulfilled, those graces have resigned Their seat to perfect love and endless praise.
In Memory of
Sarah Strong,
the daughter of Caleb and Sarah Strong.
who died Oct. 26, 1783.
aged 2 yrs and 3 mos.
In Memory of Edward Strong, Son of Caleb Strong, and Sarah, his wife. He was born July 2, 1790, and educated at Harvard College : but his fair prospects of usefulness and distinc- tion were closed by his death, May 6, 1813, in the 23 year of his age. Ah ! quam dispar monumentum. !
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EPITAPHS.
Here lies the body of
Phebe Strong,
the daughter of Caleb Strong, Esq.,
and Mrs. Sarah, his wife,
who died Sept. 10, 1799,
aged 4 years and 5 months.
Here lies the body of
Philip Strong,
the son of Caleb Strong, Esq.,
and Sarah, his wife,
died Aug. 17, 1800, aged 1 year and 5 months.
In Memory of
Julia A. Strong,
Daughter of Caleb Strong, and Sarah, his wife,
whose life was employed in active benevolence, and who
died in full hope of a happy immortality,
October 1st, 1818, aged 25 years.
Sweet peace, and heavenly hope, and hnmble joy, Divinely beamed on her eiu-aptured soul, And crowned her for the skies.
Elizabeth C,
Daughter of Lewis and Maria Strong,
died June 1, 1815, aged 3 years.
Julia M.,
Daughter of Lewis and Maria Strong,
died Nov. 20, 1822, aged 2 years and 5 months.
In remembrance of
Rev. Caleb Strong,
Son of Lewis and Maria Strong,
for seven years Pastor of the American Presbyterian
Church at Montreal, who died in that city,
universally beloved and lamented,
January 4, 1847, aged 31 years.
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Maria C,
Daughter of Lewis and Maria Strong, died Aug. 28, 1836, aged 8 years.
In remembrance of
Theodore Strong,
Son of Lewis and Maria Strong,
who, having secured the affection, and awakened
the fondest hopes of a large circle of friends,
died August 31, 1848, aged 22 years.
And tliej^ shall be muie, saith the Lord, in that clay when I make up my jewels.
Maria Elizabeth Matson, died May 1!, 1847, aged 1 month. Sleep on, thoii sweet one, sleep — so early gone ! To earth a child is lost, to heaven a chernb born.
In Memory of
Julia Augusta Strong,
youngest daughter of Theodore and Martha Strong,
Born March 30, 1822, died Nov. 10, 1827,
aged 5 years and 7 months.
Ere sin could blight, or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care, The opening bud to heaven conveyed. And bade it blossom there.
In memory of
Martha Ann Strong,
Daughter of Theodore and Martha Strong,
was born June 3, 1811, and died Aug. 17, 1831,
in the 21st year of her age.
Sarah H. Stong, Born Sept. 13, 1817, died Aug. 26, 1840.
Sylvester Clark, died Nov. 9, 1841, aged 55 years.
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Sacred to the memory of
Sylvia Church,
A Colored woman, who for many years lived in
the family of N. Storrs, died 12 April, 1822, ^ (56.
Yery few possessed more good qualities than she did. She was
for many years a member of Mr. Williams' Church, and
we trust lived agreeable to her profession, and is
now inherit mg the promises.
In memory of
Sarah Gray, A " Colored Woman."
Erected by those who experienced her faithful services.
She died Oct. 7, 1831, aged 23.
SoLOxMON Stoddard,* born Nov. 29, 1800, died Nov. 11, 1847.
In him were united eminent Literary attainments, sound and dis- criminating judgment, unaffected modesty and devoted Chris- tian Character. After being connected with various Lit- erary institutions, he was for the last nine years of his life Professor of Languages, in Middlebury College. * Graduated at Yale College in 1820.
Benja, Our Dear little Baby."
''A. Polish Exile."
A. A. Tarnava Malchewski,
vel, Jakubowski,
Obt. 24 Ap. 1837, aged 21.
Erected by his pupils.
Charlotte S.
wife of J. C. Tabor, of New Bedford, Mass.
died April 21, 1837, aged 28.
" Fare thee well."
EPITAPHS. 101
JAMES BRIDGMAN,
one of the
Pilgrim Fathers,
Came from England, 1640,
came to this town, 1654,
Died 1676.
Sarah, his wife, died Aug. 31, 1668.
James, his son, died Jan. 14, 1756, 7 mos.
Sally Maria,
Daughter of Thomas and Sally Maria Bridgman,
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Nov. 14, 1822,
Died in Columbus, Ohio, March 3, 1834.
** Hark, they whisper Angels say, Sister Spirit come away." '« Now I See."
Henry Bridgman,
Born in Columbus, May 17, 1836,
Died Aug 14, 1837,
and is there interred by the side of his sister, S. M. B.
" And Jesus took a little Child."
Joseph Cook Bridgman,
Born May 19, 1827, Died Sept. 14, 1846.
<« Now I See."
In Memory of
Thomas Bridgman,* Esq.,
who died Oct. 14th, 1771, in y*" 31st year of his age.
Time was like the I life possess' d, And time shall be when you shall rest.
* A descendant of James, grad. at Harvard 1762 ; M. A. at Yale 1765, studied Law with Major Joseph Hawley.
9*
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EPITAPHS.
In Memory of Mr. Thomas Bridcx.man, who died Oct. y'^ 30, 1742. *
[Masonic Emblems.]
Sacred to the memory of
Mr. Thomas Bridgman,
who died Aug. 5th, 1799, in the 32d year of his age.
*' Farewell vain world, I must be gone,
I have no home or stay in thee,
I'll take my staff and travel on,
Till I a better v>^orld can see."
In memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth Bridgman,
Relict of iVlr. Thomas Bridgman,
who died May 25th, 1806, aged 36.
<' Jesus can make a dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are, "While on his breast I lean my head
And breathe my life out sweetly there.
William Bridgman,
Son of Thomas Bridgman,
died Sept. 28, 1802,
aged 3 years.
Betsey,
Dau' of Mr. Thomas and
Mrs. Elizabeth Bridgman,
died Feb. 20, 1798,
aged 11 months.
Also an Infant, who died July 8th, 1798.
SETH WRIGHT'S FAMILY TOMB.
Hezekiah,
Son of Setli and Sarah Wright,
Died Feb. 14, 1815, M XXXI. y'rs.
EPITAPHS. 103
Theodore, Son of S. and S. W., died June 21, 1839, M LV. y'rs.
Seth Wright, Died Dec. 20, 1828. M LXXIV. y'rs.
Eliza P ,
Dau" of David and Sarah Adams,
Died July 26, 1815, M 17 mo's.
David Adams, Died June 2, 1821, JE XXXVI. y'rs.
Mary Eliza,
Dau'' of D. and S. Adams, died July 12, 1825,
M IX. y'rs.
An Infant Child
of Hon. Benjamin and Mary Barrett,
died July 19, 1827.
Georgiana, Dau*^" of Theodore and Mary Wright, died .
David,
Son of D. and S. Adams, died at Pittsfield, Jan'y 10, 1835, M XIV. y'rs.
Sarah P.,
Dau"^ of D. and S. Adams, died Nov. 20, 1837,
M 19 y'rs.
Mary C,
Dau*' of Dr. James and Caroline Thompson,
Died May 24, 1846, M 17 mo's.
Sarah,
Wife of Seth Wright, died Aug. 26, 1846.
M LXXXVII. y'rs and XI. months.
Rebecca, Sister of Hon. B. Barrett, died Oct. 3, 1846, JE LX.
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IN MEMORY OF ISAAC CHAPMAN BATES,
WHO WAS BORN
AT GRANVILLE, MASS.,
JAN. 28, 1776, AND
DIED AT WASHINGTON, D. C,
A SENATOR OF THE UNITED STATES,
MARCH 16, 1845.
Honored, Loved, Lamented. The Eighteous hath hope in his Death.
General William Lyman,
American Consul at London,
Died September 2, 1811, in the 56th year of his age,
at Cheltham, England, and was interred in
Gloucester Cathedral.
In memory of
Mrs. Clarissa Waldo,
Died Aug. 22, 1S20, aged 58.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
HUNTINGTON.
1
Helen Betihah H.
daughter of C. P. H. & H. S. H.
died July 25, 1889.
Helen Sophia,
wife of C. P. H.
eldest daughter of Hon. E H. Mills
died March 30, 1844.
Henriette Mills H.
Infant Child,
Feb^, 8, 1844.
EPITAPHS. 105
Hannah Drayton,
of Charleston, South Carolina, Ob. 12 April, 1833, JE 60.
Harriet,
daughter of Thomas and Harriet Edwards, "y
died March 4, 1833, aged 7 months and four days. ^^
"None are too pretty, none too young, To go to God, from whom they sprung."
In Memory of
Mr. HoLisTER Baker,
who died Nov. 12, 1811,
in the 62 year of his age.
<' Well, the kind minvite must appear. When we shall leave these bodies here, These clogs of clay, and mount on high. To join the songs above the sky."
In Memory of
Mr. Nathaniel Ludden,
who died Nov. 22, 1814, aged 28 years.
Friends and physicians could not save. This mortal body from the grave. When Christ commands, it must appear.
Sarah, Wife of John Wright, died May 20, 1842,
aged 58.
In memory of
Mr. Samuel Wright,
who died June 23, 1818, aged 66 years.
Mrs. Jerusha Lyman, Wife of General William Lyman, departed this life June 11, 1803, in the 43d year of her age.
106
EPITAPHS.
FROM ANCIENT RECORDS OE NONOTUCK.
The Grants of each, mans to full sura of Acres of Land wch were Given to each Perticular Person, to be to them And to their heirs Execut's Assignes, to have And to hold forever feburary 19 : 1660.
Acres bf>sid'3 homelots.
Roberd Bartlet, 57
Edvi'ard Elmore, 72
WilKam Elmore, 86
Richard Limon, 81
John Limon, 53
Thomas Mason, —
Thomas Root, 51
William Janes, 34
Alexander Edwards, 72
John Web, 37
Sam'l Wright, Sen'r, 54
Samuel Wright, Jr., 38
William hubberd, 43
Nathaniel Phelps, 29
William Miller, 45
David Bvrt, 39
Walter Lee, 19
Thomas Woodford, 33
Isack Shelden, 31
John King, 20
Samvel Allyn, 26
Thomas Salmon, 22
Christoj^her Smith, 17
Hinry Curtis, 34
William Hannum, 25
John Hannum, 15
Gorge Alexander, 32^
John Blisse, 21
Joseph Persons 81
Acres beside homelots.
Joseph Fitch, GO
John Broughton, 27
Thomas Bascom, 32
Roberd Limon, 32
James Bridgman, 38
Gorge Langton, 38
John Ingersole, 23
Joseph Root, 10
Joseph Janes, 8, 3 Rood, . . 08
Authur Williams, 20
John Stebings, — !
Roberd hauevd, 20 j
John Pinchon, 120
Mr. Eleazer Mather, 41
Edward Baker, 22
William Clark, 86
Ilim-y Woodward, 46
Hhiry Cundlief, 20
Enos Kingsley, 06
Gorge Sumner, 08
Ralph Hvitchinton, 06
WilHam Smeed, 06
Aaron Cook, Scnr, —
David Wilton, —
John Strong, —
Medad Pumry, 16
Jonathan Hunt, 16
Joshua Carter, 10
Mr. James Cornish, —
Here foloweth a coppei of the writing that is in Mr. Mather's hands About peticular mens Lands wch were given to Mr. Ma- ther to dispose of for the common good of the towne of North- ampton.
Theese pesants witneseth that we whose Names are under sub- scribed doe promise and ingage to part with such summs of Land to which our Names Are Anexed upon the Consideration that Mr.
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107
Mather, non Resident Amongst us shall hare the disposing of sd Lands to such inhabitants as the sd Mather shaU Judge behove- full and necdfvill for the well being of the to^\'ne of Xorthanipton, to be devided Acording to ye same rule by which we devided the Lands ourselves, have or shall have in possession that is to say 20 Acres to lOOlb and 15 Acres to A person, and All the Lands we
Abate or part with all shall be laid together as the end of the
meadow we commonlv call Manhan.
Samuel "SVright, Junr., .... 04
William Holton, 10
Joseph Fitch, 19
Joseph Persons, 08
Richard Lhnon, 09
John Lunon, 05
Thomas Root, 05
Thomas Mason and Samuel
Allvn, 10
WiUiam' Ilubberd, 05
William Janes, 04
Allexander Edwards, 05
Roberd Bartlet, 05
Nathaniel Phelps, 03
Authur AVilliams, 05
John King, 03
John Broughton, 03
Samuell wright, Juirr, 03
David Burt, 03
John Stebings, 02
Isack Shellden, 06
Thomas Salmon, 02
Roberd hanerd, 03
Thomas Woodford, 06
John Ligersole, 03
WiUiam Miller, 06
Walter Lee, 03
William Hannum, 03
John Hannum, 01
Thomas Bascom, 04
Hinry Curtice, 05
James Bridgman, 04
Roberd Limon, 03
John Blisse, 02
Gorge Allexander, 03
Christouer Smith, 03
Gorge Langton, 04
A COPI OF THE ORIGINAL DEED FROM THE INDIANS OF NORTHAMPTON.
Be It known by these presents. That Crikwollop (alias) Wa- HiLLOWA, Neneshalaxt, Nassicohee, Kivnks, Paquahalant, As- SEiiLAQ,roMPAS, and Axowusk, the wife of Walluthek, All of Nonotuck, who are the chief and proper OA^aiers of all the lands on the west side of Connecticut River, at Nonotuck, on the one. Do give, grant, bargain, and sell unto Johx Pyxchox, of Springfield, on the other part. To him, his heirs and assigns. All the grounds and meadows, woods and ponds and w*** lying on the west side of Quonecticutt River, Beginning the small River below Manhan, called Sankrohonk, and so up by Quoneticutt River, to the little
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meadow called Capawonk, namely, to the little brook or gutter on this side Capawonk, which little brook is called Masquanope, and the grounds lying westward from Connecticut River, within the compass aforesaid, for nine miles out in the woods (viz.) as far as Manshoonisk, is from Springfield, (for so it was expressed to the Indians.) All that tract of ground from Sankronk River, and QuoxACKUcK called Maxhax, Poiknack, Petowag, Aspow-
OUNK, LUCKCOMMUCK, AsSATAYYAGG, NaYYAGG, NaNYGROMIvEGG,
Masgump, and by what other names the said grounds are called and all out into the wood from the great River for nine luiles with- in the compass.
The aforesaid Indians, an particular, Wawhillowa, Fexassaha- LANT, Nassachokee, being the Sachems of Nonotiick, do for them- selves and with the consent of the other Indians, and owners of the said grounds, sell, give, and grant unto John Pynx'Hox, of Springfield, and to his assigns for and in the consideration of One Hundred fathoms of wampum by tale, and for ten coats, (besides some small gifts on hand paid to the said Sachems and owners all the land aforesaid, as these presents have bargained granted and sold to the said Pyxchox, all and singular the said lands, free from all incumbrances of Indians provided the said Pyx- CHOx, shall plow up or caused to be plowed up, for the said In- dians, Sixteen acres of land on the easterly side of Quonecticutt River which is to be done sometime next Slimmer, and in the mean (viz.) the next Spring 1654, the Indians have liberty to plant theu* present cornfields, but after that time, they are whol- I ly to leave the west side of the River and not to plant or molest the English there. All the same premises, the said Pynchon, and his assigns shall have and enjoy absolutely and clearly for- ever, all incumbrances from any Indians or their cornfields.
In AVitness of these presents the said Indians have subscribed their marks this Twenty -fourth day of Septembei', 1653,
The mark of r>i Crikwallop, « i( (( ^ Nenessahalnnt, *« " " M Nassicohee,
« a u [j<j Pa^UAHALANT,
The underwriten are witnesses that these are the marks of the Sachems, witliin mentioned and that they do freely pass over the land mthiu mentioned in the behalf of themselves and other own- ers to John Pynchon, of Springfield, and to his assigns forever. Elizur Holyoke, The mark kl of Watchanine, Henry Burt, A Chief man who helped to make the bargain, Thomas Cooper, The mark X of Namsneleck, Thomas Stebbins, The mark X Skittomp, (alias) Unquask.
EPITAPHS. 109
SPRINGFIELD
" Take tlicm O Death ! and bear away Wliatevcr tliou can'st call thine own !
Thine image stamped upon this chiy, Doth give thee that, but that alone !
'< Take them, O Grave ! and let them lie Folded upon thy narrow sbclves,
As garments by the soul laid by, And precious only to ourselves !
" Take them, O great Eternity !
Our little life is but a gust, That bends the branches of thy tree.
And trails its blossoms in the dust !"
Longfellow.
HERE LyE^H THE BoDy oF
MARi
THE WIFE oF ELIZVR HoLyoKE
WHo DIED OCToBER 26 1657.
Shee yt lyes here Avas while shee stood
A very Glorv of Woomanhood
Even here was Sowne most PRETious DVST
AMiich Surelv vShall Rise wiTH The JusT.
Here lyeth the Body of
John Glover
Son of M^ Pel ATI AH Glover
who Died y^ 14 oF lANVARy 1664.
Mv Body Sleeps my SoVLE HATH SVIET REST in"^ARM'ES oF GoD in Christ who makes me Blest The Tyme Drawes on apace when GoD ve Sonne To See his face shall both VNITE In oNE. 10
110 EPITAPHS.
AblLENE HA
WIFE oF M^ JAP
CHAPF Dy° oN No'^
y^ 17 1711 AGE°68
yEAR.
MR I
JAPHAT CHAPIN
Dy" oN FEb^^ y'= 20 1712 AGE^ 70 yEAR.
LIEV^
AbEL WRIGHT Dy°
IN OCT^ y'^ 29 AN
NO^ 1725 AGE° 94 yEAR^
SARAH
y^ WIFE of DAVID CHAPIN
DyE^ oN FEb^ y'^ 6 1725-'
AGE° 38 yEA^
Wid. Margaret Bliss
Settled in this town 1645,
Died April 28, 1684.
Samuel,
Her son, died March 23, 1720.
Ebenezer,
His son, died Sept. 7, 1717.
Jedediah,
First son, died Nov. 30, 1777, iE 69.
Rachel,
His wife, died Nov. 10, 1747.
Mariam,
His 2d wife, died Nov. 19, 1793.
Alex Bliss,
Died July 25, 1843, JE 90.
EPITAPHS. Ill
Margaret, His wife, died March 21, 1788, .^ 29.
Abigal,
His 2d wife, died July G, 1807, ^ 39.
Tiieir Children.
Edmund Bliss, Esq.
Died April 16, 1821, ^35.
Alex Bliss, Esq.
Died at Plymouth, July 15, 1827, yE 05.
! Margaret
Died April 27, 1790, .E 2 ys.
Thomas W.
Died August, 1799, ^ 8 ys.
Richard
Died Sept. 13, 1807, M 10 days.
Thomas W.
Died May 7, 1802, M 8 mos.
Edmund Died Feb. 28, 1823, .E 17 ms.
Elijah Died July 24, 1831, ^ 4 ys. Children of Elijah W. and Orphana Bliss. Also 10 children who died under 3 ys of age.
In Memory of
y Hon John Pynchon, Esq.
who died Jan'-y 17th, 1702-3,
aged 76 years.
Also Mrs. Amy,
his wife died Jan^-^' 9th, 1698-9,
aged 74 years.
Also William,
their son, died June 15th, 1654,
aged 1 year.
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EPITAPHS.
Also Mahitadle, their Dau^ died July 21111, 1663,
aged '2 years. Also of Hon. John Pynchon, Esq. died April 25th, 1721, aged 74 years. 11 Also J\lrs. Margaret,
his wife, died Nov'"' Uth, 1716,
aged years.
Also John Pynchon 3d, Esq. died July 12th, 1742,
aged 68 years.
Also Mrs. Bathshua,
his 1st wife, died June 20th, 1710,
aged 27 years.
Also Mrs. Phebe,
his 2d wife, died Oct'" J 0th, 1722,
aged 36.
Also Mr. John Pynchon,
his son, died April 6th, 17o4,
aged 49 years.
Also WiLLiAJi Pynchon, Esq.
Son of y*" Hon, John Pynchon 2d, Esq.
died Jan"-' 1st, 1741,
aged 52 years.
i\lso Mrs. Katherine,
his wife died April 10^ 1747,
aged 47 years.
Also Mrs. Sarah,
their Dau", wife of Josiah Dwight Esq.
died Aug'' 4'\ 1755,
aged 34 years.
Hon Joseph Pynchon, Died 1765.
Edward Pynchon Esq. Died Nov. 3, 1777, .E 63.
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li
William Pynxho.v, Esq., Son of John Pyiichon od, died Jan. 11, 1783.
M 80. ij
Sara IT, !i
Relict of Win. Pvnchon, Esq.
Died Feb. 21, 1776, j:
M 84. jl
Elizabeth, ij
Relict of Benj. Colton, li
Daughter of John Pynchon, '3d, Esq, Died Sept. 26, 1776, /E 74. Cap. George Pyxchox, t'on of John Pynchon 3d, died June 2G, 1797, aged 81. Maj. Wm PfNciioN, ,
Died Mar. 24, 1808, aged 60. |;
Lucy, [
His wife, died Feb. 17, 1814, aged 75. John Pyxcho.v, Died Mar. 4th, 1826, aged 81. Edward Pynchon Esq., Died March 17, 1S3G, aged 56 years.
Wm. Pynchon, Died Aug. 12, 1847, aged 71 years.
Note.— He Uved in tlie «* OLD PYNCHOX HOUSE" 19 years. It -was torn down in 1831, liaA-ing stood 171 years.
This Monument is erected
to the memory of
Col. William Smith,
who departed this life Feb^ 17, 1806, j
aged 50 years. i
I know that my redeemer livetli, and that lie shall stand at the j
latter day upon the earth and though after my skin, worms des- !
troy this body yet in my flesh shall I see God. j
10* I
114 EPITAPHS.
This Monument is erected
to the memory of
Mrs. Sophia Byers,
Consort of Mr. James Byers, Jun.
born Sept. 4'', 17TG,
died February 23\ 1808,
aged 26 years.
'• The bliss of human kind fleets fast aAva}' From dreams of hope, alas I how soon Avere torn, The sun of joy scarce darts its gladning ray, When clouds o'ershadoAv and we wake to mouni.
This Monument is erected
to the memory of
Capt. Jame^ Byers,
who departed this life
the 2"^ day of Nov. 1811,
^t 70 years.
This Monument is erected
in memory of
Mrs. HanxVah Byers,
relict of the late
James Byers, Esq.
who died Oct. 10"\ 18 J5,
aged 68 years.
In Memory of
John Bryant,
born in Boston IT^ May, 1743,
died in this town V May, 1816,'
aged 73.
Also of his wife,
Hannah Mason Bryant,
Born in Boston, Dec. 21, 1757,
Died in this town, Dec. 21, 1829.
EPITAPHS. 115
Here rests the remains of
Henry Knox Bryant,
Son of Capt. John and Mrs. Hannah Bryant,
who died 2d Dec. 1793,
in the 3"^ year of his age.
Here rests tlie remains of
Capt. David Mason,
who died Feb"^ 8th, 1795,
aged 42.
" A Law Eternal h.as decreed, That all tliinajs born shall mortal be."
Gen. Jacob Bi.iss, Died March 27, 1829, M 66.
Col. John Bliss, Died Dec. 24, 1827, JE 31
Jacob Bliss, Jun.,
Died at New Orleans, Oct. 14, 1819,
iE24.
In Memory of
Emily,
Daughter of Jacob and Mary Bliss,
Born Dec. 2d, 1798,
Died Aug. 13th, 1800,
M 29 months.
Here lies intcred the body of
Lieut. Timothy Bliss,
who died Aug^' y^ 18^ A. D. 1769,
in y*" 57^' year cf his age. ' Hark from the tombs a doleful sound,
Mine ears attend the cry, Ye living men come view the ground, Where you must shortly lie."
116 EPITAPHS.
Here lies intered the body of Mr. John Ma^lefuild,
A French gentleman, vr\\o, passing through the town of Sprint field, dving, bequeathed all his estate to the poor of this tov.-n. He died Nov. 2(5, 1711.
P.sal. '11, 1. Blessed is he that considereth the poor.
In Memory of the |l
Rev. RoiiEiiT Breck, A. M , i
late pastor of the church of Christ in this place. VA-ho died on the 23'\ dnv of Anril, A. D. 1784," in the 71st year of his age, and in the 49''', of his ministry. This moraiment is erected by his aHectionate and grateful pa- ij rishioners^ in addition to that in their breasts, to perpetuate the re-1 ! membrance of his singular worth and long continued labors I i among them in the service of their souls. ! ;
Ho taught us how to live, and Oh ! too high ;'
A price for knowledge ! taught us how to die.
Heare Liys the Body of
Beniamin Wright,
He deceased the 24''' of October,
1704, at near the acre of 78 years.
Here lies y^ Body of Mary Sikes, once Mary Warner, Died March 13, 1724.
In Memory of
Ensign Increase Sikes,
who died March 13th, 1760,
in his 59th year.
Here lies y^ body of
Mary Sikes,
once Mary Knolton, who dyed y^ 1 of ianvary 1707'
aged 30 years.
1 "~~
EPITAPHS. 117
In Memory of
Doc^' Jonathan Bliss,
whose Body was weak, His mind Strong,
His heart upright, and his life exemplary,
lie died Oct. 29"', 1761, in his G3d year,
and here lies intered.
Jn Memory of
Doct. Pelatiah Bliss,
who being abroad in the Public Service,
as Surgeon of a Regiment,
Died near Albany, Dec"" 26, 1756,
in his 34th year.
Also in Memory of
Pelatiah,
his Son, who died Nov"" 8th, 1766,
in bis I8th year, and was here intered^
of Suffield.
Here lies intered the body of
the ReV^ Mr. Dan^^ Brewer,
the late worthy Pastor of the first Church in Springfield,
who departed this life on the 5th of Novem'' 1733,
in the 66th year of his age, and
40th of his Ministry.
Kev. 14th, 13th. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, they rest from their labours, and their ^vorks follow them.
Here lies intered the body of
Mr. Daniel Brewer, Jun^
who dec^ October y'^ 7th, 1733,
in the 25th year of his age.
He Avas an hard Student, a Great Scholar, and a good Chris- tian. He osteem'd the Riches and Glory of this world as loss and Dung, so that He might win Christ, Ha\-ing a desire to depart. He lived miich desir'd, and Dy'd Greatly Lamented.
118 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mrs. Katherine,
late wife of y" Reverend Mr, Daniel Brewer,
who died May loth, 1754,
in her 79th year.
In Memory of
Nathaniel Brewer,
Died March ] I, 1796, aged 85.
Also of Eunice, his wife,
Died Dec. 28th, 1774, aged 66.
Also Doct. Chauncy Brewer,
Died March 15, 1830, aged 87.
Also of Amy, his wife,
Died May 21, 1821, aged 76.
Also of Lucy, their daughter,
Died March 19th, 1801, aged 29.
And of Kate, their daughter.
Died Nov. 9th, 1786, aged 2 years.
In Memory of
Mr. Charles Brewer,
who died 12th Mar", 1793, aged 76,
Depart my friends, dry up your tearp, I must lie here till Christ appears.
In Memory of
Mrs. Anne Brewer,
Relict of Mr. Charles Brewer,
who died March 24, 1798, aged 86 years.
Susan Freedom,
Died Dec. 28th, 1803, aged 19.
Tho' short her life, and humble her station, she faithfully per- '
formed all the duties of it. <' The wise and great could do noli
more."
Note. — (A Colored Girl,) bro't up by Col. Worthington.
EPITAPHS. 119
In Memory of
John Huggins,
GENTLEMAN,
who died August 1st, 1732,
aged years.
In Memory of 2 sons of Mr. Ellis Russell, who were both drowned together May 23, 1783, viz. Mr. Stephen Russell, in y^ 31 year of his age, and Archelaus, in y^ 13 year of his age. Reader beware, and venture not too far, To save one cb-owning, lest my fate you share. The second I ventured in to save, A brother drowning, brought me to my grave.
In Memory of
Mrs. Abigal,
wife of Mr. Jacob Cooley,
who died Jan"^^ 1 2th, 1786,
aged 63 years. Be meek and lowly O my friends, Behold this lonesome tomb, Beside of me there is a place, Prepare to enter down.
Here rests the body of
LuKi: Hitchcock, Esq.
who after he had serv^ G( d and his generation in
several publick offices, deceased Jan^ 24th, 1727,
in y*" 72d year of his age.
HOOKER.
' Rest in Hope.'
John Hooker,
Died Mar. 7, 1829, M 69.
Sarah,
his wife, died Sept. 5, 1842, aged 78.
120
EPITAPHS.
Two children died in infancy.
Richard,
April 24, 1802, aged 9 mo.
Clarrisa,
Oct. 8, 1804, aged 8 mo.
Mauy,
Died July 17, 1«24, aged 25.
Sarah,
wife of Dr. Hale, died April 21, 1825, aged 30.
Almira, Her only child, died Oct. 15, 1824, aged 6 mo.
Sarah Dwight,
Daughter of George and Rachel Hooker,
Died April 18, 1824, aged 5 ys. and 3 mo.
In Memory of
Lucy Ashmun,
Daut' of George and Rachel Hooker,
who died Oct. 1, 1823, aged 9 months.
John Hooker,
Eldest child of F. A.& E. D.Packard,
Born Jan. 20, 1827,
Died Jan. 20, 1829.
The flower fadcth, but the word of * * * *
OSGOOD.
Hl-NRY
Died July 3, 1834, aged 3 years.
Mary Siiekbuijne, Died June 19, 1843, aged 29 years.
EPITAPHS. 121
In Memory of
Mr. Earl Cooley,
who by a casual blow in a well, died 15th Nov. 1809,
in ihe 50th year of his age.
Susan Sanborn,
Wife of Simon Sanborn,
Died May 3, 1834.
In Memory of
Mr. JOHNATHAN LlMAN,
Born in Lebanon, educated in Yale College where lie 5 years acceptably and worthily discharged the duties of a tutor, the last winter was an instructor in the academic school at Hatfield, and for 2 years past a preacher universally appi:oved. Returnmg from Hatfield, on a visit to his parents he was taken sick in this town, and after 3 days, on May 4th, 1766, in the 29th year of his age, he breathed his immortal soul into the hands of Jesus. His body lies buried here, waiting for a happy Resurrection.
In Memory of the Hon. Thomas Dwight,
who died Jan 2'', A. D. 1819, aged 60.
Behold he taketh away who can hinder him ? who will say unto him what doest thou ?
Mrs. Hannah Dwight,
Relict of Thomas Dwighlj
Died July 10, 1833,
^73.
Sacred to the Memory of
Hon. Jonathan Dwight,
who was born in this town Dec. 28, 1772,
and died March 22, 1840,
VIRTUTE, VIXIT, MEMORIA,
VIVIT. 11
122 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Miss Margaret Dnvigiit,
who Died
April 24'\ MDCCXC,
in the 20th, year of her age.
This Monument is erected.
Why are friends ravish' cl from us, 'tis to bind By soft affections ties on human hearts, The thought of death which reason too supine, (^r misemployed, so rarely fasten there.
James Scutt Dwight,
Died March 18, 1822,
aged 53.
Mary Sandford,
wife of James Scutt Dwight,
Died Dec. 7, 1844,
aged 70.
James S. Dwight,
Son of James Scutt Dwight,
Died at Florence, Italy,
Feb. 24, 1831,
aged 33.
Jonathan Dwight, Died Sep. 5, 1831,
7E88.
In Memory of
Mrs. Hannah Dwight,
Consort of Jonathan Dwight, Esq.
who died
May XXVI, MDCCCXXIV,
aged LXXIX.
The days of our years are threescore years and ten, and if by
reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength,
labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away.
EPITAPHS.
123
Sacred to the Memory of
Mr. Royal Bond,
Merchant
of New York,
formerly of Boston,
who was drowned on tlie
night of the W\ August, 1S15,
in attempting to cross the ferry at this place,
aged 28 years.
The way of man is not in himself. It is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Cyrus Pomeroy,
Son of Cyrus and Miranda Cole,
Died July 30, 1847,
JE 17 Months, and 12 days.
Ann,
wife of William Child,
Died April 26, 1846,
^58.
William Child, Esq.
Died June 27, 1847,
^59.
Martha Co<;gesiiall,
Daughter of
G. W. and Isabella Caliender,
Died June 14, 1889,
M 2 years and 8 Months.
Tho' lost to sight, in memory dear.'
124 EPITAPHS.
John Phelps,
son of
Harvey, and Hannah Chapin,
Died Aug. 25, 1826,
M 7 Months.
Erastus S. Chapin,
Died May 1st 1840,
M 21 years.
Now let our mourning hearts revive,
And all our tears be dry, Why should these eyes be drown'd in grief
Which view a Saviour nigh.
In Memory of
Francis Newton,
Son of Erastus and Ulrica Chapin,
who was drowned Aug. 5th, 1820,
aged 7 years 10 mo. and 9 days.
Boast not thyseK of to-morrow, for thou knowest not vrliat ii day may bring forth.
Dr. Sam' Kincsbury, Died June 18, 1826, aged 46.
Jemima,
His wife, died Jan. 20, 1846,
^62.
Charles L.,
their Son, died March 23, 1843,
M 34.
WARE.
William H. Ware,
Died Sept. 17, 1840, ^E 2 yrs, and 4 mo.
Mara Eliza,
wife of Addison Ware, died April 14, 1846,
^38.
EPITAPHS. 125
Jn Memory of
Ensign James Wauriner,
who, after an useful and exemplary life,
died May 9th, 1765,
in y" 73d year of his age.
To ye great grief of liis Mends.
Here lies the body of
Martha Warriner,
who died Sept. 23d, 1744,
in y^ 27 year of her age.
Here lyeth the body of
Liev' James Warriner,
who died March 17, in the
68 year of his age, 1736.
Here lyeth the body of
Mr. Thomas Warriner,
Son of Lieut. James Warriner,
and his wife, who died June the 13th,
in the 37th year of his age,
ANO 1740.
Here lyeth the body of
Ensign Ebenezer Warriner,
who died on the fifth day cf February,
in the fifty-fifth year of his age, 1737.
In Memory of
Arabilla,
Daughter of Mr. Judah Chapin and Mrs. Lois Chapin,
who died August 24th, 1798,
aged 2 years and 8 months.
*« The dear delight we here enjoy,
And fondly call our own, Are but short favors borrowed now,
To be repaid anon." 11*
126 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mrs. Joanna,
wife of Mr. Samuel Brooks,
who died March 17, 1756.
in her 45th year.
In Memory of Capt. Ja3Ies Scutt, who died Sept. y' 10th, A. D. 17( in y" 87th year of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth Scutt,
wife of Capt. James Scutt, who died May 21st, A. D. 1770,
in the 82d year of her age.
Mrs. Eunice Bueck,
the Virtuous Consort of the
Rev"*. Robert Breck,
and Daughter of the
Rev''. Daniel Brewer,
was born May 28"\ A. D- 1707,
and died Aug^ 12*, A. D. 1767,
and lies here Intered.
Oh ! could we die with those yt die, And place us in their stead ; Then would our Spirits learn to fly, And convers with the Dead.
Thomas Sargeant, Died May 16 ^ 1834,
aged 61 years.
Thomas Sargeant, Jr.
Died at sea June 25'^ 1825,
aged 27 years.
EPITAPHS.
127
Ellen Sargeant, Daughter of Henry and Mary M. Sargeant,
Died Feb. 27th, 1836, aged 2 years.
Mary Sargeant,
Daughter of Henry and Mary M. Sargeant,
Died Nov. 2d, 1838,
aged 7 years.
EDWARDS.
Elisha Edwards,
Died Feb. 7th, 1840,
aged XLV.
Frank Edwards,
Born April 20th 1824,
Died Oct. 24, 1825.
An Infant son. Born Dec. 21, 1831, Died Jan. 22, 1832.
Stanley Edwards,
Born Nov. 26, 1838,
Died May 23, 1839.
In Memory of Mrs. Sibyl Bontecou,
Wife of Daniel Bontecou, who died May 5th, 1810,
in the 29th year of her age.
My days are past, my purposes are broken oft*.
128
EPITAPHS.
WILLIAMS.
^
Ele Di
AZETi Williams, edOct. 3,1834.
M 64.
Mrs. Charlotte Williams,
Died Feb. 22, 1827,
M 54.
W. DWIGHT.
Thomas,
Oct. 5, Sept. I
1840. 1841.
Ann M. Died June 10, 1844,
JE 2 weeks.
Susan A.
Died Nov. 24, 1^44,
JE 6 mo.
Twin Daughters of Josiah and Maria D. Hunt.
In Memory of
Sarah H. Bancroft,
wife of George Bancroft, Esq.,
Born Jan. 22, 1803, died June 26, 1837
Mary Cushing,
Daughter of Geo. and Martha E. Ashmun,
Born April 2, 1835, died Oct. 9, 1838.
Sarah Haviland,
Daughter of Geo. and Martha E. Ashmun,
Born March 19, 1837, died May 28, 1838.
EPITAPHS. 129
William Augustus,
Son of Hon. Charles Stearns,
Born Feb. 7, 1843, died Oct. 3, 1845.
Sacred to the Memory of
Sarah,
Widow of Hon. Jonathan Dwight,
who died Dec. 24, 1848,
aged 73.
Her childi-en arise up and call her blessed."
Mrs. Caroline,
Wife of Oliver B. Morris,
and daughter of the late Hon, George Bliss, Esq.,
Died Feb. 9th, 1842, aged 50.
Henry O.
Son of Henry and Mary Morris, Died May 3, 1845, M 10 mo.
Mrs. Elizabeth, Wife of Elam Stockbridge, Died Oct. 20, 1826, JE 49.
Dorothy A.
Daughter of Elam and Elizabeth Stockbridge,
Died Feb. 11, 1838, aged 20.
Frederick Bryant, Died Jan. 21, 1832, JE 4 ms.
Frederick Bryant, Died June 9th, 1839.
In Memory of
Mr. James B. Smith,
who died in France, Dec. 13, A. D. 1821, aged 34.
Absent or dead, still let a friend be dear, A sigh, the absent claim, the dead a tear.
130
EPITAPHS.
Adonijah Foot,
Born Oct. 22, 1780. died Oct. 13, 1825,
M 45.
Adonijah,
Son of Adonijah and Clarissa Foot,
Died iMarch 12, 1^23, M 3.
Festus Stebiuns, Died June 21, 1850, aged 82.
In Memory of Moses Bliss, Esq.,
Many years a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
and Deacon of the Church. He died July 4th, 1814, in the 79th year of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Abigal Bliss,
Consort of Moses Bliss, Esq.,
who died Aug. 2\), 1800, in the 63d year of her age.
Zebina Stebbins, Died Oct. 6, 1835, aged 80^
Thomas Stebbins, Died March 1, 1836, aged 79.
NoTF,. — John D-\vyt, or Dwite, or Dwiglit, supposed to be the root of all of that name in America, came to this country in 1G36. He was the son of a wool-comber. He settled in Dcdham. His eldest son, llichard, was lost in the wilderness, wlien about seven j-ears old. Timothy, his only remaining son, married Ileua Flint, by whom he had ten children. Henry, the fourth surviving son of Timothy, married and settled in Ha'tlield, died 1732. His son, Josiah, settled in Springfield, and died 17G8. His son, Edmund, removed to Halifax, and died l7oo. Josiah was the father of j and Edmund of Jonathan Dwight of this town. '
EPITAPHS. 131
H ADLE Y .
• Where are the flowers, llie fair young flowers, thai lately sprung and stood, In brighter light and iofter airs, a beauteous sisterhood ? Alas ! they all are in their graves, the gentle race of flowers Are lying in their lowly b(!ds, with the fair and good of ouri ; The rain is falling where they lie ; but the cold November rain Calls not from out the gloomy earth the lovely onesngain — W. O. Bryant.
[The oldest Monument.}
DOC lOHN WESTGARR^ DyED IN SEP-^ 1675 ]N y« XXXI yEAR oFs AGE.
EN^
CHILEAh SMITH DyE'' oN
MARCH y^ 7, 1731 AGE^
96 yEAR AND HANNAH HIS
WIFE DyE'' oN AVG^' 31 1733
AGE' 88 yEARS.
IT^ Worthy oF memoRI^ f they
LIVE'' IN MARiAG STA' 70 yEAR.
REBEKAH MADE
BY GOD AMEIT HELP
To MR JOHN RVSSELL
AND FELLOW LABOVRER IN
CHRISTS WORK
A WISE VERTVOVS PiOVS MOTHER
IN ISRAEL LyES HERE
IN FVLL ASSVRANCE oF A loYFVL
RESVRRECTION
SHE DIED IN
THE 57 yEAR oF
HER AGE NOVEMB' 21
16 8 8
132 EPITAPHS.
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> o o
> THE FLOCK OF ^
^CHRIST IN IIADLEY S
. TIL THE CHIEF S
2 SHEPHERDSVDEN b
Hf LLy BVT M E R C I F V ^
g; LLyCALL'^HIMoFF "t
ffi TO RECEIEV HIS RE W g
H ARDINTHE66 g
< yEARoFHISAGE «
^ DECEMBERIO S
g 16 9 2 S
>
GoFFE and Wha.lley, two of the judges of Charles I. were con- cealed from the rage of their pursuers for several years, m the Rev. Mr. Russell's cellar. One of them was there for along time, and was so carefully screened from the public eye, that none of Mr. Russell's neighbors had any knowledge of the circumstance.
The tradition is that on a certain occasion, when the town was beset by Indians, an aged man of a remarkably venerable aspect with a long beard, white as the driven snow, suddenly rushed into the engagement, fought with wonderful adroitness, animated the soldiers by his cheering language and valiant conduct, and after repelling the enemy, immediately withdrew to his place of con- cealment. It was reported that an angel had appeared with a sword, and achieved the victory.
Sacred to the Memory of Cap". Moses Porter,
who was born at Hadley, Jan. 13"', A. D. 1721,
and was slain by the Indians near Crown Point, in the morning scout
of the 8"\ of Sep. 1755. '* Earths highest station ends in here he lies, " But life immortal waits beyond the grave."
EPITAPHS. 133
This Stone is erected to the
Memory of Miss Mauy Kellocg,
only daugher of Duct. Giles C. Kellogg,
who died Nov. 11, 1802,
in the ISlh year of her age.
[Lmes written by President Dwiglit, in whose family Miss K. had been an inmate.]
Stay, thoughtful mourner, hither led To weep, and mingle with the dead ; Pity the maid, who slumbers here, And pay the tributary tear. — Thy feet must wander far to find A fairer form, a lovelier mind ; An eye that Ijeams a sweeter smile : A bosom more enstrang'd from guile, A heart with kinder passions warm'd, A life with fewer stains deform' d ; A death with deeper sighs confess" d A memory more belov'd and bless'd.
ILIZEBEIH
SMI 11 DyE' oN
FFA^ y"' 15 1727'
AGE' 25 yEAR
SAR"MOSE" SMIII
DAVGIP
M--
ELEAZ/ R WORNER
DyED ON MAY y^ 8 1722 AGED 66 yEAR.
j
. In xMemory of
jl Mrs. Sahah Maksh,
j' wife of Ebenezer Marsh, who departed this life
I January y« 31, 1794, in the 6)'th year of her age.
j Prudence is an evencss of soul,
I -A steady temper, which no cares controul,
I No passions ruffle, no desires inflame, I Still constant to itself, & still the same.
i 12
134 EPITAPHS.
Rev. Jonathan Smith, was settled in the ministry in Cliihnark, Martha's Vineyard, Jan. 23, 1788, was dismissed by his desire on account of ill health, Sept. 4th, 1827, and died in Hadley, his native place, April 14, 1829, JE 31. Keader, pause at this stone, Know that thou art mortal, And raise now one penitential Cry for Mercy in thy dying hour.
Rev. John Brown, Died IM arch 22, 1839, iE 53 years, 8 years pastor of the 1st church in Hadley. " They that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the firma- ment ; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for- ever and ever."
Note. — His wife Sarah M. and six children, are interred by his side ; they all died between 1837, and 1842. At the bottom of the last monument is the following Ime,
" We are all here, and it is well."
In Memory of
Ch F.ST Ell Smith,
son of Mr. Joseph and Mrs Eunice Smith,
who was instantly killed by the
upsetting of a load of wood, Jan. 25'^ 1810, aged 18 years. «• Suddenly Death threw forth his dart, " The fatal arrow pierced my heart, " "When health and vigor crown' d my day, "Alas my soul was snatch'd away."
Mrs, Elizabeth,
Relict of Capt A'oses Porter,
who was born at East Hartford,
Oct 4th. AD 1719, and died at Hadley, Oct. 2, 1798.
EPITAPHS. 135
To the Memory of John Wehstek, Esq ,
One of the first settlers of Hartford, in Connecticut, wlio was many years a magistrate or assistant, & afterwards Deputy Gov- ernor of that Colony, & in 1659, with three sons, Ilobert, "SVilliam & Thomas, assocdated with others in the purchase and settlement of Hadley, where he died in 16'U. This monument is erected, in 1818, by liis descendant, Noah Webster, of Amherst.
Here lies tlie body of the Rkv. Isaac Chauncy,
Pastor of the first church in Hadley, who was of a truly peace- able and Catholic spirit, a good scholar, an eloquent orator, an able divine, a lively, pathetic preacher, a burning and sliining light in this candlestick, an exemplary christian, an Israelite indeed, in whom was no guile He departed this life 2 May, A. D. 1745, aetat. 74:,
Here rests the body of the
Hon El-EAZRR PoRTKR, Esq. A lover oT lus country and universally benevolent. He com- passionate! the distressed, relieved the poor, was the orphan's friend, a kind husband, tender parent, a lover of good men, and an exemplary christian. He died, 6 Nov. 1757, anno a^tatis 59.
Sacred to the memory of tlie Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D. D.
Who, in christian duty exemplary, in friendship frank and sin- cere, in prudence and meekness eminent ; able in counsel, a pat- tern of i)icty and purity, ever upright and honourable in condvict, the epitome of the heart ; as a peacemaker blessed, as a minister of Christ, skilful and valiant in the truth ; having, with ability and charity, long magnified his holy office, and served God and his generation faithfully ; fell asleep, 8 March, A. D. 1811, in the 82 year of his age, and the 57 of his ministrv.
In Memory of Ri:v. Isaac Lyman,
The social, venerable, and pious pastor of the first church in York, for more than sixty years ; was born at Northampton, Mas- sachusetts, 25 February, 1724 ; graduated at Yale College, 1747 ; ' ordained 10 Dec. 1749 ; and died 12 March, 1810, a)tat 85. i
136 EPITAPHS.
WEST SPRINGFIELD.
I saw an aged man upon bis bior,
Hie hair was thin and wbite, and on ills brow
A record of the cares oF many a year ; —
(Jares that were endfd and forjiotten now.
And there was sadness loiind, and faces bowed,
And wom;'n's tears fell fast, and cliiidren wailed aloud.
Then rose another hoary man and said, Jn fjiiiering accents, to that weepins; train, Why nicurn ye that our aged (riend is dead?
****** I am glad, that he has lived thus long, And glad that he bos gone to Iiis reward ; Nor deem, that liindly nature did him wrong, Softly to disengage the, vital cord. When liis weak hand grew palsied, and his eye Dark with ihc niit^t of age, it was his time todie. — W. C. IvKyANT.
KoTE. — The Old Burying ground is about half a rnile west of the Hail P^oad Bridge on Connecticut E-ircr.
[Inscription on the oldest !Monunient.]
IIER.E LyES THE BODy oF
MR NATHANIEL DUiT,
who DIED at Sprinorfield November the 7th ITll
in the 47th year of his age.
Note. — It probably -was intended for Xathaniel Dwight, see
note, page 130.
Here lyeth the Body of
Dkaccn John BMirjEJi
who Dyed INA^^ y"^ 17 1712
aged 70 years.
Here lyeth the Body of THO
MAS BARBEil who
dyed Janu^' y*" 16 1714 aged
40 years.
EPITAPHS. 137
In Memory of THRE daughters of
Mr Gideon &l Mrs Mary Leonard
viz Cynthia died Sep' 20 1776
in the 4th year of her age
Tamer who died Sept 18 1776
aged 2 years.
Mary who died Aug 2' 1777
in the 11'^ month of her age.
Here lyes interred the Bcdy o
Exs^ John Ely who deceased May 22'^ 1754
in the 47"" year of his age.
In Memory of Dea"^ John Ely who died 15 Jan'^ 175S in the SO"' year of his age. '* Rea^Iei behold as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you must be, Prepare to die and follow m.e."
In Memory of
y^ widow Mercy Ely
Consort of Dea" John Ely
who died y*^ 5'^ of May 1763
in y*' 83'^ year of her age.
Here lyes interred
The Body of Mr. Caleb Ely
who deceased May yM6 A D 1754
in y^ 40^'' year of his age.
In Memory of
Samuel Ely
who died Deer y^ S'"" 1758
in the 58^ year of his age.
12*
138 EPITAPHS.
Here lyeth the Body of
Mrs rebeccah EudNS
who dy^^ the V' dny of Feb'
lury ANOD 1739 in the 4'2'' year of her age.
Here Iveth the Body of
MRS MARy eLy
The wife of Deac" lOSEPII eLy
who died the 19th of May
in the 71 year of her age
J 7 ;3 G .
In Memory of
W° MARy ELy
Relict of Mr CALEB ELy
who died 7"' Mar" 1783 in the (>2 year of lier age.
In Memory of
Mrs Dorcas
wife of Mr John Ely
who died tY July 1777
in the 42 year of her age.
Also
of Mrs Eunice WHITE
RELECT OF ENS^
lOHN ELy &l ROG^
WOLCOTT ESa
who died at Bolton 29 March 1778
aored 73 years
Being: the wife of JOEL WHITE ESQ.
Here is inlered the Body of
Mr. Bf-njamin Stehuins, wlio died Oct. y' 17th, 1748, in the 72d year of his age.
EPITAPHS. 139
In Memory of
iMr. Bknjamin Steddins,
who died l!th Sept. 1783,
in the 8*2d year of his age.
Death is debt to nature soul,
Which I have paid and so must you."
In Memory of
Mr Benjamin Ashley
who died May II 1772
in y*" 76"' year of his age.
" Were death deny'd the Saints would live in vain, Death frees him from a world of Sin and Pain, What Eden lost death gives with vast increase, This Kmg of terrours is the Prmce of Peace.
\\ 17 14 ]
I MARY ELY. I
L^ ===z:— =z£J
In Memory of
Anna, daugh' of
Mr, Justin Ely, and Mrs. Ruth Ely,
died Jan. 6th, in 1776,
in the i.Uh year of her age.
Smitten friends, are Angels sent on eiTands full of love.
In Memory of three chihlren, of
Mr. Martin and Mrs. Elizabeth Ely,
viz. an Infant born and decesed 7th June, 1774,
Also Setii, their son who died
3d Oct. 1776, aged 16 Months,
and Pamlia, their daughter who died
26 April, 1787, aged 4 Months and 11 days.
140 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mr. Samuei, Ei.v, wlio died
Dec. 8th, 175S, in tlie 5Stli year of his a^e.
" Know then this truth
** Enough for man to know,
«' Yu-tue alone is happiness belov.'."
Here lies the body of
Mr. Samuhl Day,
who died Oct. y"^ 19, 1729,
in the 59th year of liis arre.
Here lies intered tlie Body of
Maior John Day,
who departed this life
October Novem. the 20, AD 1752,
in the SOth year of his aore.
Here lies intered y^ Body of
Mrs. Mary Day,
wife of Major John Day,
who departed this life Feb. the 28th, 1742,
aged 65 years.
In Memory of Lieut. N.ATHAN Morgan, who died August 12th, 1784, in the 62d year of his age. " O let my mouldering members teach «» What mortals ought to learn, " For dust and ashes loudest preach, " Man's Infinite concern."
Note.— The above Epitaph was written by the late venerable Doctor Lathrop.
In Memory of
Mr. David Bacg,
who died May y'^ 19th 1760,
in y*" 50th year of his age.
EPITAPHS.
141
In Memory of
Mr. Thomas Miller,
who died Sep. 8th 17-^1,
in the 94th year of his age.
Also
Mrs. Abigal, his wife died 1748,
in the 64th year of her age.
In Memory of John Andrew Isense, Born in little Eiwene, was a Dragoon in the Fringe of Bruoswicks Regt. who was killed by lightning, Aug. 16lh, 1780, in the 28th year of his age. " Ich weis Dasmein Ertoeser Leptund, er wird Mich wieder dus der erden Auferwecken." Job Capt 19th 25th. '
I Note. — Joseph and Tilley Mirrick, were under the tree when it was struck with Lightning ; they were both knocked down. i Dea. Joseph Mirrick remained speechless several days. The \ British Dragoon Isense was some 20 feet from the tree, when he ' was killed, having taken shelter from the storm under a cock of hav. _
In .Memory of
Dea. JosKPH Mirrick,
who with reputation and honour discharged the
varied duties of his christian and official character,
calmly fell asleep, 5th March, 1792,
in the S8th year of his age, and 42d of his OfRce.
Note. — On this stone the name is spelt Mirrick, on the others,
Miiick. Within the last 50 or 60 years, it has been gradually
changed to Merrick.
142 EPITAPHS.
Here lies inter'd the Body of
Mrs. Mary, the Virtuous Consort of
Deacon Joseph Mirrick,
who deceased Jan. 3d 1779,
in her 73d year.
Reader behold us You pass by, i
As you are no\v so once Avas I ;
As I am now so You must be ; j
Prepare for Death and follow me.
Here lyeth the Body of
Mrs. Sarah Mirick,
the wife of Lieut James Mirick,
who dyed Fel). y^ 5th 1734,
in the 56th year of her age.
In Memory of
Lieut. James Mirick,
who died Sep. 8th, 1765,
in y'" l)5th year of his age.
In Memory of
Miss Susan, daughter of
Mr. Nehemiah and Mrs. Alice Rumrill,
who died Feb. 28th, 1786, aged 13 years.
<< My fellow youths
*' Remember you anust die,
<* And lay your heads as low as I."
[Copied from jNIoniiments in the Xew Cemetery on tlie hill.]
In Memory of
Mrs. Elcnor, Consort of Mr. Joseph Ashley,
who died 14th April, 1808, in the 86th year of her age.
Note. — The first person interred in this Cemetery,
JosKPii Ashley, Died April 8, 1813, in the 93d year of his age.
EPITAPHS. 143
LONG MEADOW.
' Life i« real ! Life is earnest ! And the grave is not its goal ; ' Dust tliou art, to dust returnest,' Was not siioken of the soul.
Lives of great men all remind us,
We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us
Fouipiints on the sands of time :
Footprints, that perhaps another,
Sailing o'er hie's solemn main, A forlutn and .shipwrecked brother.
Seeing, shall take heart again."' — H. W. Longfellow.
[The oldest Monument in this Biirying ground was removed from Springfield in May, 1848, by Mr. JDavid Booth.]
MARy COLTON
ALIAS MARy DRAK(e)
WHO DyED Octo 10th 1682.
My DAyES AR^
FEW. My GLAS IS RVN
My AGE 3-2 AND ONE
yET AM i JN™ ARMS oF
My REDEEMER tSTRONG.
Jn Memory of
Mrs ExPEKIi NCE
y^ wife ot Mr Thomas
Hale who died
Sept r2ih 1719
in her 4*2'^ year.
My days are past my purposes are broken oif.''
BetwFii ihe above named
lies IhzKKixn iheir Son
who died Jiu^ 8th 1720
aged 4 months.
Our rest together is in the grave.
144 EPITAPHS.
Here Lyes
The Body oF Mrs Elizabeth KEEP who died the 29 day of July 1720 in the 12 year of her age. EAIi you young So Am i Ther fore AL PKeparc to die The finest ficsh is but dust — Prepare, — for follow me you must.
Here lies iiitered the Body of
Capt. T[lOMAS CoLTON,
who departed this life »*^ep. the 30, 1T28,
aged 77 years, PROV 7.
The Memory of the just is blessed.
' Here Lyeth the Body of
John Gunn, of Westfield.
QUARTER, MASTER,
who died Sep. 17, 1736,
aged about 82 years.
i
I Here lies iiitered the Body of
! Deac. Nathaniel Buut,
I who died on the I9th of July, 1749,
i in y^ 86th year of his age.
He was useful in life and had honour done him at his death, Nathaniel the gift of God. — John, 1 : 47. Behold an Israelite in- deed.
In Memory cf
Mr. Solomon, son of
Lieut. David and Mrs. Mary Burt,
who was suddenly Killed by the blowing
up of a powder mill, May 7th, 1777,
in his I9th year,
«* Here is a voice directed here, To old and young and all That they be ready to apj^ear, Whenever Christ shall call."
EPITAPHS. 145
In Memory of
Capt. Isaac Colto.v,
who died Jan. 23d 1757,
in his 57''\ year.
Capt. J. Colton had a military genius, commanded a company at Louisburgh in 1745, was respected and useful at home, was a man of prayer. — Isaiah, 31 : 3. "For behold the Lord doth take away the Captain."
How art thou fallen in the midst of battle, O very pleasant hast thou been.
In Memory of
Lieut. Nathaniel Burt,
who was slain in the
memorable battle of Lake George,
Sep. 8th, 1755
When his Colonel and other brave officers fell, yet a signal vic- tory was obtained over the enemy. Mr. Nathaniel Burt was a deacon of this church, an exemplary christian, a man of public spiiit, and a good soldier, well beloved at home and in ye army. A concern for pure religion caused his going into ye mihtary ser- vice. He died in his 45th year. — 2 Chron, 35, and 25, and Jere- miah lamented over Josiah.
Sacred to the Memory of the
Rev. Richard S. Storrs,
pastor of the church in Longmeadow,
he was born at Mansfield, Conn. Aug. 30th, 1763,
graduated at Yale College in 1783,
ordained Dec. 7, 1785, died Oct. 3, 1819.
In the private relations of life he eminently illustrated the gra- ces of the christian. He was distinguished for his appropriate, perspicuous, and affectionate exhibition of evangelical truth, for propriety, richness and fervor in social prayer, and for his instruc- tive conversation and christian sympathy in pastoral duties. In testimony of their affectionate remembrance of his personal worth and their regard for his ability, zeal and usefulness as their chiis- tian jiastor, his mourning congregation erect this monum-ent.
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146 EPITAPHS. 1 1
!•
A G A W A i\I
He was there — Swathed in that linen vesture for the grave— The same loved one in all his comeliness — And with him to the grave her he^rt must go. What though he lalk'cJ of her to angels ? nay— Hover'd in spirit near her ? — 'twas tiiat arm, Palsied in death, whose fond caress siie knew I It was that lip of marhin with wiiose kiss, Morning and eve, love hemm'd the sweet day in. — willi!
The oldest Monument in AgaAvam.
In Memory of Mrs. Mary,
Wife of Capt. Jon^ Worthington, who died 10th May, 1794, aged 44 years.
Also of Seth, their Son, who died 6th March, 1793,
in the 3d year of his age.
In Memory of Harriet,
who was MURDERED
By her Husband Samuel Leonard, Dec. 14, 1825, iE 33.
Also Delta,
their dau^ Died Dec. 23, 1825,
M 13 ms.
" O sacred source of everlasting light. Conduct the weary -wanderer in her flight, Direct her onward to that peaceful shore. Where peril, pain, and death are felt no more."
EPITAPHS. 147
in JNIemory of Mr. Elnathan Baldwin,
who was suddenly killed by the wheel of a waggon, near Hartford, on the 13 of July, ISI'2, aged40yEARS. Useful in Life, AND LAMENTED In DEATH. " The cup that my Father giveth me, shall I not diiiik it." " Come all you weary travelers Prav stop and drop a tear, As i traveled I made a full stop here."
In Memory of Capt. Jon"" VVorthington, I who died 14th Aug^' 1809,
I aged 65 years.
In Memory of
Mrs. Phoebe,
Wife of Mr. Jonathan Worthington,
who died May 17, 1809, aged 27.
Also an Infant babe. " Depart dear friends, dry up your tears, I must lie here till Christ appears."
j In Memory of
j Mrs. Sybil Worth ingtox,
Consort of Cap'' Jona^ Worthington, who with a new born son died 29lh Mar'\ 1803, aged 43 years. ALSO Another Infant Son, who died 19th April, 1796, aged 10 days. 'NMiile cold and lifeless lies the speechless form. Which once was ^ith each God-like virtue warm, ^Vhich for the poor and needy wrought reKef, And lost its sufferings in another's grief; Applauding seraphs hail thy happier shade, To brighter realms, where no rude storm invades.
148 EPITAPHS.
" Lucy,"
Daughter of Amos and Dezire Woithington,
Died June 15, 1846, JE 41.
« She rests in peace, hushed is her voice,
Dim is her eye of light and love, But let one thought your heart rejoice,
She's happy in the courts above."
JOK,
Son of Mr. Amos and IMrs. Dezire VVorthington,
was drowned 1 4th April, 1804,
anfed 10 Months.
In Memory of
Mr. John Worthington,
who died April I5th, 1815,
in the 63 year of his age.
Also his daughter, ABi,
who died May 16, 1803,
aged \i) months.
EXTRACT FROM ANCIENT RECORDS.
" February the U, 1638. " Wee the Inhabitants of Agaarn upon Quinnetticot takinge into j consideration the manifold inconveniences, that may fall upon us, i for Avant of some fit magistracy among us. Being now, by Gods I j j Providence, fallen into the line of the Massachusetts jurisdiction ; | j and it being farr off to repayre thither, in such cases of Justice, as } may often fall out among us, doe therefore think it mcett by a gen- i j eral consent and vote, to ordaine, (till -vve receive further directions j from the General Court, m the Massachusetts Bay,) Mr. "William | Pynchon, to execute the office of a magistrate, in this our planta- |' tion of Agaam. viz. To give oaths to constables and military offi- cers, to direct warrants, both processes, executions, and attach- ments, to hear and examine ynisdemenor, to inflict corporal pun- ; ishment, as whipping, stockingc, byndinge to the peace or good be- | haviour, and in some cases, to requii-e sureties, or if the ofience j j require it to commit to prison, and in defaults of a comon prison, to commit delinquents to the charge of some fit person or persons till Justice may be satisfied."
EPITAPHS. 149
WESTFIELD
'Tis a harsh world, in which afFeclion knovrs
No place to treasure up its loved and lost
But the foul grave ! Thou, %vho so late wast sleeping
Warm in the close fold of a mother's heart,
Scarce from her breast a single pulse receiving
But It was sent thee with some tender thought
Mow can I leave thee— Afre.' Z— willis
The oldest Mounment in Westfield. HERE LyETH THE BODy OF ABIGAIL
THE WIFE OF
JOHN NOBLE WHO
DIED IVLy 3 A NO
1(583 in y' 20 YEAR
OF HER AGE.
lOHN
ROOT AGED
ABOVT 44 yEA"^
HE DyED THE 24th
oF SEPT 1687.
Here lyeth buried the
Body of Mrs. Margaret,
Wife of Mr. Samuel Taylor,
who was born May the 22d, 1836.
and dyed h^ept. the 7th, A. D. 1708.
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150 EPITAPHS.
Here lyeth intered the
liody of Mr. Samuel Taylor,
who was born August the 27th, ANNO DOM 1675,
and dyed April the 8th, A. D. 1709.
Here rests y" body of Rev^ Mr. Edward Taylor,
Ye aged, venerable, Learned & Pions Pastor of ye Chiirch of
Christ m this town, who, after He had served God and
his generation faitlifully for many years, fell asleep
June2iih, 1729, mye 87th year of his age.
Ensign STEVEN KELLOGG,
Departed this life June y*^ VI, 172-2, in y' 55th year of HIS AGE.
In Memory of
Mrs RHODA. wife
of Deacon E L D A D
Taylor, died June y' ^'^d, 1740,
in y^ 29th year of her age. " A law eternal doth decree, That all thin2:s made shall mortal be."
Here lyeth the
Body of MR. Noah Shelden,
who died Aug^' 30, A. D. 1748,
aged 43 years.
In Memory of the
Hon. Eldad Taylor, Esq ,
who died in Boston, 21st May, 1777,
.^tat 69, and lies in the tomb of the
Hon. John Wendell, Esq.
Also Mrs. Thankful Taylor, his Relict,
died 12th August, 1803, ^tat 82.
Kind Reader, this Stone informs you who we ware : what we
were, we tell you not, what we ought to have been, that be thou.
\Miere we now are you A\ill know hereafter. Remember that
Christ is the Resurection and the Life.
EPITAPHS.
151
In Memory of
Mrs. Ruth,
Relict of y' Reverend Mr. Edward Taylor,
Died January y' '^Tth, 177*,
in the ** of her age.
" Hope hiunblv then, Avith trembling pinions soar,
Wait the GREAT Teacher Death, & God adore."
Here was buried the
Body of Mr. Moses Root,
the Sod of Mr. John & Mrs. Elizabeth Root,
who died Octo'' the 7th, A. D. 1744,
in the '^Sth year of his age.
EZRA,
SON oF MR. EZRA &< MARGARET Clap,
Died Jan. y' lOth, 1754,
aaed 20 ***.
Paul LXGERSOL,
was born June the 19th, 1745,
and died the 5th day July next,
Son to Mr. Ezra & Mrs. ***.
This Stone stands to perpetuate
THE MEMORv oF
MAJ. MATHEW IVES,
who was born at Meriden, Ct., June 26, 1773,
and died FEB. 21, 1S40.
To the Memory of
Rev. Joseph Mix,
formerly Pastor of the Church in
West Suffield, Con.,
who died Aug. 4, 1833,
^tat 68.
«« In Christ Is my hope, for Christ is the end of the law for j righteousness to ever^- one that believeth." j
152 EPITAPHS.
ELIZA BISHOP,
Born at Fariiiington, Ct , Dec. 9, 1813.
The live last years of lier life were successfully devoted to the interests of Female Education & Piety, & amidst a Avide & extended sphere of usefulness, died while Preceptress of Westiield Acade- my, April 26, 1839.
PORTER FOWLER,
Died October 12th, 1828, afred o9 years.
In Memory of Mrs. Tjiankfui.,
the wife of Mr, Alexander Grant,
and Daughter of Mr. Gad Lyman, of Northampton,
who died Sept. 9, Anno Domini, 1770,
in the 25th year of her age.
Christ's dying Samts shall Hve again, And in his kingdom ever reign.
Hon. William Siieperd, Died Nov. 16th, 1817, aged 80.
He fought the battles of his country, aided the councils of our nation, and exemplified the character of the christian. The right- eous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
In Memory of
Capt. John Ingersoll,
who being in the service of his country,
was killed at Lake George, Sept. — 1755.
in the — year of his age.
In Memory of
Dea" Joseph Root,
who died 7th June, 1779,
in the 74th year of his age.
Now after death my very dust will bid you come and share the love my soul did taste in the house of prayer.
EPITAPHS.
153
This Monument is erected to y^ Memory of
Capt. John Mosely,
who departed this life on the first day of Sept. A. D. 1781,
in the 56th year of his age.
When A'irtue falls a victim to the grave,
In life distinguished by the wise and brave.
Let friendship deck its urn -uith choicest flowers,
Let melancholy mark the lonely hours ;
In every breast let pity heave a sigh,
And feel the solemn tru.th that all must die,
Minarle with dust, and in earth's cold bosom lie.
In Memory of
General VVareham Park,
who died March 6, 1801,
aged 49 years.
In Memory of
Edmund Ely,
who died Jan'y 7, 1834,
yE 71 years.
Also Franklin,
Son of Edmund and Huldah Ely,
who was killed on board the U. S. Frigate Fulton,
at Brooklyn, N. Y., on the 4th day of June, 1829,
iE 25 years.
Sacred to the Memory of Mrs.
Margaret,
Consort of Dr. David Sheperd, of Chester,
who died Feb'y lOth, 1769,
in the 20th year of her age.
Many are the shapes of death, and manv are the ways that lead to his GRIM CAYE— aU di-eadful ! But
Virtue alone assiires that peace,
Wliich age nor death can destroy, Afford the mind a lasting ease,
And fill it with immortal joy.
154 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mrs. Anne,
Wife of Capt. John Kellogg,
and Daughter of Ephraim Terry, Esq.,
who died Oct. 3d, 1764, and in the 33 year of her age.
Also her infant Babe, lying in her breast.
In Memory of the
Rev. John Ballantine,
late Pastor of ihe Church of Christ in this place,
who died Feb'y 12th, 1776, in the 60th year of his age.
Mark tlie perfect and behold the upriglit, for the end of that man is peace.
Here lies interred the body of the
Rev. Mr. Nehemiah Bull,
who departed this life April 12ih, 1740,
in the 39th year of his age.
In Memory of
Col. James Taylor,
who died I4th Aug. 1803, aged 53 years.
Neither noblenes.s of mind, nor a feeling, generous heart, nor tears of friends, nor great usefulness in life, can secure any mortal ! from the arrest of death.
i
In Memory of
John Ashley, Esq.,
who died April y"^ 16th, 1759,
in y"" 90th year of his age.
JAMES N.,
Eldest Son of Ira and Lucy Yeomans,
who was instantly killed when on his way to
school, by the slide of a bank of earth,
Nov. 20, 1840, M 7 1-2 years.
EPITAPHS. 155
Jn Memory of
Mr. Benjamin,
Son of Deac. Benjamin and Mrs. Mary Dyer,
of Windham, Ct , who was drowned at VVestfield,
July 11,1805, aged 18 years.
In Memory of
Miss Submit Lyman,
who was killed by the fall of a tree, on the 9th Jan'y, 1797,
aged 29 years.
Death, gives us more than we in Eden lost,
The King of Terrors, the Prince of Peace.
Zenas Atkins,
was suddenly killed while riding in a sleigh,
and coming in contact with another turning a corner,
on the evening of Jan'y 14th, 1816, aged 34.
Hon. Samuel Fowler,
was born Sept. 5, 1747, and
died Nov. 26, 1823.
Jemima Fowler, his wife,
was born Feb'y 5, 1761, and
died Feb'y 28, 1826.
In Memory of
Mr. Samuel Fowler,
who died Nov. 10, 1744, in his 61st year.
Hope humbly then, mth trembling pinions soar. Wait the great teacher Death, and God adore.
Note. — The Indian name of Westfield was Warronoco, and be longed to Springfield.
1658. Dec. The inhabitants of Springfield granted a tract of land to Thomas Cooper, on condition that he commenced improve- ments in 12 months, and continued them 5 years.
1660. A similar grant was made to Deac. S. Chapman.
1661. Another grant to Capt. Pyncheon, Robert Ashley, and George Colton.
1664. Feb'y 7. A committee was chosen by the citizens of Springfield, to take the charge of aff'airs at Warronoco, and to grant lands.
Some improvements were made as early as 1660, but no perma- nent settlers.
156 EPITAPHS.
1666. Rev. Mr. Ballentine, in his private journal, April 8, 1754, says — "Died, Benjamin Saxton, aged 88, the first English child born in this town."
1667. Sept. 22. "Born, Mary, daughter of John and Mary Root," which is the first birth recorded. Meetings were first held this year on the Sabbath. Mr. Elizur Holyoke, of Springfield, preached six months. [
1668. January. Rev. Moses Fish, of Chelmsford, came and preached 3 years.
1669. The town was incorporated. 9th month, 27th day, Mo- ses Cook married to Elizabeth Clark. This is the first marriage on the records.
1671. 10th month, 3d day, Rev. Edward Taylor came here. The following heads of families were here at this date — John Pan- der, David Ashley, John IngersoU, Moses Cook, Isaac Phelps, Ed- ward Neill, Thomas Bancroft, Walter Lee, Thomas Dewy, John Osborn, Thomas Gunn, Gideon Green, Joseph Wliiting, John Greet, and John Root.
1679. Last Wednesday of June the church was organized, and Mr. Taylor ordained. Seven men were selected to be formed into a church, called foundation men. Thomas Green was chosen, but declined ; he was afterwards admitted to the church without nar- rating his experience, because he was " so decayed by age that it was hard to gather it."
1726. Oct. Mr. Nehemiah Bull was ordained colleague pastor with Mr. Taylor.
1741. June 17. Rev. John Ballentine, of Boston, Avas ordained pastor.
1781. Nov. 22. Rev. Noah Atwater was ordained. He kept 20 sermons on hand, never preached the same to iiis own people a second time, and had liis sermon for the ensuing Sabbath ready on Tuesday evening.
1800. Jan'y 1st. Westfield Academy was dedicated, and the institution opened under the superintendence of Peter Starr, now in Middlebury, Yt Sermon by Dr. Latlirop.
1803. Nov. ie. Rev. Isaac Knapp, of Norfolk, Ct.,was ordained.
1806. Jan'y 1st The present Congregational Church was ded- icated. Sermon by Mr. Knapp. Text Gen. 28, 17. May, a Bap- tist church organized. The one organized in 1784 had become extinct.
1836. June 1. Rev. Emersoai Davis was ordained colleague with Mr. Knapp.
1844. Sept. Normal School opened at Westfield.
1846. Sept. 3d. The Normal School building dedicated.
1847. July 6. Died, Rev. Isaac Knapp, aged 72.
EPITAPHS.
157
HAYDENVILLE
The only Monument in this Village.
Family Monument.
JosiAH Hayden,
Died July 26, 1847,
aged 79 years.
' Strong in faith, giving glory to God ;'
WILLIAMSBURGH
"OUR FATHERS, WHERE ARE THEY?" *' Beneath thoge rugged elms, that yew tree's shade, Where heaves the turf in many a mouldering heap. Each in his narrow cell forever laid, The rude forefathers ol the hamlet sleep."— Gray's Elegy.
The oldest Monument in Williamsburgh.
Mr. Thomas Nash,
Died March 12th,
1773, in y^ 81 year of his age.
This Monument is sacred
to the Memory of the
Rev. Amos Butler,
Who was born at Hartford ; settled the first gospel mmister in
this town ; sustained the ministerial character \Aith uncommon
dignity and usefulness four years ; and rested from his labors Oct.
13th, 1777, in the 30th year 'of liis age.
" If they hear not Moses and the prophets neither wiU they hear though one rose from the dead."
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158 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mr. JosiAH Hayde.v,
who died Dec. 29, 1810,
in the 78th year of his age.
Tho' mouldering in tlie dust I lie I speak to all, prepare to die.
In Memory of
Edward Gere,
who died Sep. 24, 1832, M 34.
" Short toil, sore pain dear friend was thine, Now joys eternal and divine."
Rev. David E. Goodwin, Died May 2d, 1842, JE 31,
Rev. Chester Lord,
Died Nov. 8, 1834, JE, 22.
Having just entered with promise upon the ministry.
To the Memory of
Rev. Joseph Strong,
who died Jan. 1, 1803,
' in the 74th year of his age,
and 52d of his ministry.
Naturally possessed of great self command, a correct judgment and a penetrating mind ; he was eminently qualified for ruling a church and silencing opposers ; by a faithful examination of the scriptures he acquired a thorough knowledge of their truths ; and in his discourses taught them with perspicuity and force. His ministry, by a divme blessing, was crowned with remarkable suc- cess.
In Memory of
Mrs. Jane Strong,
wife of Rev. Joseph Strong,
who died Sept. 21st 1811,
in the 83d year of her age.
EPITAPHS. 159
Rev. Henry Lord,
for 30 years pastor of
The First church in Williamsburgh,
Died Nov. 22, A. D. 1834, M5S.
He was a faitliful minister of Christ and an example of modesty, [ gentleness, punctuality, simplicity and godly smcerity. j
Mrs. Fidelia,
wife of Rev. H. Lord,
Died 25 Nov. 1828, M 35.
WESTHAMPTON
" Moments seize, Heaven's on tiieir wing ; a moment wr may wish, When worlds want wealth to buy." — Young.
The oldest Monument.
In Memory of
Mrs. Sarah Thayer,
Wife of Mr. Zebulon Thayer,
who died Jan. 23d, 178(3,
in the 84th year of her age.
Pray stop my friends * *
Mr. John Parsons,
the first person buried in this yard,
Died March 23d, 1791,
yEtat 46.
•' Passenger, see what numbers die. The old, the young, together lie. And bless'd is he who ascends on high."
Sylvester Juod, Esq., Died Sept. 19, 1832, aged 79 years.
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EPITAPHS.
Mrs. Hannah Judd,
Consort of Sylvester Judd, Esq.,
and Daughter of Samuel Burt, of Southampton,
was born April 2, 1754, and died Jan. 27, 1821,
aged (16 yEARS.
She was an affectionate wife, a tender mother, a kind friend, an exemplary christian.
In Memory of
Mrs. Lydia Parsons,
Consort of Mr. John Parsons,
who died Dec. 25, 1794,
aged 53.
She & her husband, Mr. John Parsons, were the first married couple buried in this yard.
In Memory of
Mrs. Eunice Clark,
Wife of Mr. Eben"^ Clark,
who died Dec. 4th, 1791,
aged 40 years and 28 days.
Also their Children, who died as follows :
ROZEL,
Died April 21st, 1779, aged 21 days.
Med AD, Died April 21st, 1791, aged 6 months and 17 days.
In Memory of
i\Ir. Thomas Clapp,
who died Sept. 27, 1797,
aged 35 years.
Sacred to the Memory of
Capt. Jared Hunt, who died Sept. 24th, 1812, in the 52d year of his age.
EPITAPHS.
161
In Memory of
Paul Bullard,
Son of Mr. John & Mrs.
Joanna Bullard,
who was drowned
Aug. 23, 1796,
in the 18th year
of his aofe.
In Memory of
Timothy Edwards,
Son of Mr. Timothy & Mrs
Thankful Edwards,
who was drowned
Aug. 23, 1796,
in the 12th year
of his age.
In Memory of
Rev. Enoch Hale,
who was Fifty-Six years the faithful and beloved
Minister of the Church in this town, and
OcTAviA, his Wife.
Rev. Enoch Hale,
Born Oct. 28, 1753, at Coventry, Conn.,
Ordained Sept. 27, 1779, as the first
Pastor of the Church in this town.
Died Jan. 14, 1837, aged 84 years.
Erected in testimony of the
respect and gratitude of surviving Parishioners.
' He tauglit us how to live, and Oh ! too high a price for
knowledge, taught us how to die."
OcTAVIA,
Wife of Enoch Hale, and Daughter of
Rev. Ben^ Throop, Born July 7, 1754,
at Bozrah, Conn.,
Married Sept. 30, 1781,
Died Aug. IS, 1839, aged 85 years.
In Memory of Mr. Asa Thayer, who died March 14th, 1809, in the 61st year of his age. Remember all there's none can save, The mortal body from the grave, Yet weeping friends diy up your tears, We shall awake when Christ appears.
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162 EPITAPHS.
Mr. Timothy Edwards, Died April 11th, 1834, aged 83 years.
Capt. NoAii Cook, Died May 23d, 1832, aged 75 years.
Mr. Solomon Judd, Died Nov. 8th, 1830, in the 73d year of his age.
HoPHNi Judd, Esq.,
Son of Sylvester Judd, Esq., and Mrs. Hannah Judd,
was born July 8th, 1793, graduated at Williams College,
1812, admitted as Attorney at Law, 1816,
Died March 15th, 1818,
aged 24 years.
Beloved and respected m life, lamented in death.
In Memory of
Capt. Azariah Lyman,
who departed this life Oct. 23d, 1833,
aged 85 years.
Lord he was tliine, and not our own,
Thou hast not done us wrong, We thank thee for that precious loan,
Afforded us so long:.
In Memory of
Mr. Peter Montague,
who died Sept. 24th, 1822, aged 71 years.
Note. — The Church in Westharapton was organized Sept. 1st, 1779— llev. Enoch Hale was ordained as Pastor, Sept. 29th, 1779 : died Jan. 14, 1847.
E,ev. Horace B. Chapin was installed as Colleague Pastor, July 8th, 1829 : dismissed May 1st, 1837.
llev. Amos Drury was installed as Pastor, June 29th, 1837 — died at Pittsford, Vt., July 2 2d, 1841.
Rev. David Coggin was ordained as Pastor, May 11th, 1842.
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EAST HAMPTON.
Our dying friends come o'er us like a cloud,
To damp our brainless ardors ; and abate
That glare of lile, which often blinds the wise.
Our dying friends are pioneers, to smooth
Our rugged path to death ; to break those bars
Of terror, and abhorrence, nature throws
Cross our obstructed way: and, thus to make
Welcome, as safe, our port from every storm." — Young,
[The oldest Monument in Easthampton.]
Catherine,
Dauf of Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Catherine Wright,
Died FEB'RY 14th, 1761, in her 6th year.
■ Behold He taketh away, who can liinder him ? Who will say unto him what doest thou ?
In Memory of
MAJ'' Jonathan CLAP,
who died May 10th, 1782, in the 69 year of his age.
The wise, the just, the pious and the brave, Live in their death, and flourish in the grave. Here sown in death the body lies. TiU God shall call& bid it rise.
Mrs. Sarah, y^ wife of Mr. Ebenezer Corse, Died Jan' 3, 1768, in the 73 year of her age. By Adam's sin we all must die, By Christ alone we rise on high.
In Memory of
Capt. Stephen WRIGHT,
who died FEB^^ 15th, 1763, in y^ 71 year of his age.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord ; yea saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.
164 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of Mrs. Esther,
y" relict of Capt. Stephen Wright,
who died Nov. 26, A. D. 1770,
in y*" 76 year of her age.
Mr. Eben^ Corse,
Died May 4th, A. D. 1776,
in y® 85 year of his age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Elisabeth,
y" wife of Mr. Josiah Parsons,
who died August 6th, 1775,
in the 78 year of her age.
In Memory of
Capt. Luther Clap,
who died August 17th, aged 39 years.
And his wife, Mrs. Tirzah Clap,
who died 31st same month, aged 38 years,
A. D. 1811.
Both fell victims to the Typhus FEVER.
They were active, pleasmg, benevolent, devout.
For us no longer mourn,
Your souls demand your care, Soon you will be Mthcr borne, For death, oh friends prej^are. Insatiate Archer, could not one suffice ? Thy shaft flew tmce, and twice it smote full sore. Scarce did the widoAv'd mourner from the cold grave of a lov'd partner trace her backward steps, than death his awful mandate sent to call her hence. Two weeks she struggled Avith disease, when death releas- ed her from suffering here, to soar on angel's wings to realms of bliss. This once happy pair who here re- pose, no cliildi-en left their early exit to lament, but many friends who theii- sad fate will long bemoan. Rich in the comforts of domestic BLISS, blest with the ample gifts of FORTUNE, and more bless'd with ample hearts disposed to sweetest acts of CHARITY.
EPITAPHS.
165
SOUTHAMPTON
" Death's admonitions, like shafts upward shot, More dreadful by delay, the longer ere They strike our hearts, the deeper is their wound "—Young.
[The oldest Moniiment.]
Mr. Simeon WAIT
Died * * * * y«= 14th, 1738, yRS * * *
In Memory of
Mr. John Kingsley,
who died April 30, 1756,
in y' 23 year of his AGE.
In Memory of
Mr. Phineh^ King,
who died Jan'^ 10th, 1768,
in the 62d year of his AGE.
In Memory of
Mr. Roger Clap,
who died Jan"" 3d, 1773,
in y' 65th year of HIS AGE.
In Memory of
Mrs. Anny,
Wife of Mr. Roger Clap,
who died July 7, 1766,
in y^ 54 year of HER AGE.
Sacred to the Memery of
Lemuel Pomeroy, Esq..
whodiedDec. 14th, 1819,
in the 82 year of HIS AGE.
Virtue outshines the stars, outlives the tomb, Climbs up to heaven, and finds a peaceful home.
166
EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Mr. Benjamin Lyman,
who died May 1st, 1762,
in the 60th year of HIS AGE.
In Memory of
Mrs. Mary,
Relict of Mr. Benj" Lyman,
who died August 17th, 17S2,
in the 75th year of HER AGE.
Rev. Vinson Gould, Died April 4th, 1841, M LXVH.
To the Memory of
Rev. Jonathan Judd,
The first Minister of Christ in Southampton,
and of Mrs. Silence Judd,
his amiable and worthy consort,
who died Oct. 25, 1783,
in the 63d year of her age.
He saw his people of 30 familys increase to nearly 1000 souls ; was able, evangelical, and faithful in preaching ; was em- inent in piety, wisdom, meekness, benevolence ; lived
greatly respected and beloved, and after a Minis- try of more than 60 years, rested from his labours July 28, 1803, in the 84th year of Ms age. May those who knew liim imitate his faith and virtue, and when they depart have his hope of life. The lost will be found.
ALSO
Of four of their grand-children,
named Sylvester,
Sons of Sylvester Judd, Esq., & Mrs. Hannah Judd,
who died, the first June 1, 1775,
aged 12 hours.
The second Sept. 28, 1776,
aged 5 weeks.
The third Feb. 23, 1779, aged 24 hours.
The fourth April 15, 1780, aged 11 weeks.
EPITAPHS. 167
Jonathan Judd, Esquire,
Died Jan. 30, 1819, in the 75 year of his age.
He was born Oct. 7, 1744, old style, & was graduated at
Yale College, in 1765. He was an honest man, a good citizen, an upright merchant, a judicious Magistrate, and faitlxful and benevolent in the duties of life. His virtues are still fondly recollected by his friends, and his brothers and sisters have the melancholly pleasure of bestowing this last tribute of affection to his worth, out of a small part of the property left them by him. Jonathan Judd, Esqr. was the oldest son of the Kev. Jonathan Judd, the first Minister of the Gospel in South- ampton, who was the son of William Judd, and Grand- son of Thomas Judd, both of whom lived in Waterbury, Conn.
AMHERST .
Room, gentle flowers ! my child would pass to heaven ! Ye look'd not for her yet with your soft eyes, O watchful u«her» at Death's narrow door ! But lo ! while you delay to let her forth, Angels, beyond, stay for her." — Willis.
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168 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of the Rev*^ Mr. David Parsons,
First Pastor of the Church at Amherst,
who died January 1, 1781, in the 69 year of his age,
and 41st of his Ministry.
A man of God and faithful sen^ant of Jesus Christ. Rev. 14, 13'
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord ; yea, saith the
Spirit, their works do follow them.
In Memory of
Mrs. Eunice Parsons,
Consort of the Rev. David Parsons,
who died Sept. 20th, 1796, in y' 94 y' of her age.
Let me interpret for him, me his advocate and propitiation, all his
works in me, good or not good, ingraft ; my merit those
shall perfect ; and for these my death shall pay.
Rev. Royal Washburn,
Born at Royalton, Vt., Dec. 6, 1797,
graduated at Vermont University, 1820,
and at the Andover Theologigal Seminary, 1824,
settled as Pastor of the first church and parish, Amherst,
Jan. 4, 1826, died Jan. 1, 1833.
Honored and beloved in the church, having a good report of them
without ; seeming blameless as the steward of God ; in doctrine
showing sincerity and sound speech, in practice a pattern of
good works ; yet lowly of heart, and ascribing all to the
grace of God through Christ ; his ministry short, but
blessed with joyous fruit ; his life as becometh saints ;
his death full of peace. Multum diuque desiderabimus.
In Memory of
Rev. Ichabod Draper.
He graduated at Harvard College, 1783,
was ordained over the 2d East Parish, in this town, 1785,
dismissed in 1809,
and died Dec. 17, 1827,
aged 72.
The tall, the wise and reverend head must lie as low as ours.
EPITAPHS. 169
Rev. Nathan Perkins, Born at West Hartford, Con., Aug. 1777, Graduated at Yale College, Sept. 1795, Ordained over the 2d Congregational Church, in Amherst, Mass., Oct. 10, 1810, and died March 28th, 1842, in the 66th year of his age, and the 3'M of his ministry. A sound and evangelical Preaclier, an active Pastor, a Peace- maker— known and beloved in the Churches, and having a good report of them who are without. « And I heard a great voice from heaven, saying unto me write, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, from hence- forth ; for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."
Rev. Pomeroy Belden,
Born March 15, 1811,
Grad. Amherst Coll. 1833,
Ordained Aug. 8, 1837,
was Minister of the Orthodox Society in
S. Deerfield, 5 years.
Installed Pastor of the Church in Amherst,
E. Parish, Sept. J4, 1842,
Died March 2, 1849.
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
In Memory of
Mr. Solomon Boltwood,
who died April 20th, 1762, in y^ 70th year of his age.
This Monument
is erected to y^ memory of
Lieut. Solomon Boltwood, y* 3d,
who deceased Dec. 12th, A. D. 1805,
in y^ 46th year of his age.
His death was occasioned by being suddenly thrown from a
bridge, while raising ye same.
Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son
of man cometh.
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EPITAPHS.
In memory of
DocT. Seth Cole?
who died Sept. 9, 1816,
!oLEMAN,
aged 76.
[Masonic Emblems.]
In memory of
Capt. Calvin Merrill,
who died 15th March, 1820, aged 55.
Why lingers hope around the silent dead,
There is another and a better world.
Gen. Ebenezer Mattoon, Died Sept. 11, 1843, ^88.
Sarah,
daughter of Park & Joanna A. Warner,
Died March 3, 1828, M 1 day.
The Rev, Austin Dickinson,
was born in Amherst, Ms., Feb. 15, 1791,
Graduated at Dartmouth College, in 1813,
and after a life of eminent christian enterprise
and usefulness,
Died in the city of New York,
Aug. 15, 1849, aged 58.
A few friends have erected this Monument at his grave as a
tribute to his worth.
Samuel F. Dickinson,
Died at Hudson, O. April 22, 1838, aged 62.
His wife Lucretia G Dickinson,
Died at Enfield, Mass.
May 11, 1840, aged 64.
Their remains were removed to this spot by their children.
'If a man die shall he live ? for if we believe that Jesus died and
rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God
bring with him.'
EPITAPHS.
171
DocT. Robert Cutler, Died March 10, 1835, aged 86.
Dr. Isaac G. Cutler, Died Nov. 29, 1834, aged 52.
Dii William F. Sellon, Died Dec. 31, 1842, 7E 56.
Simeon Strong, Esq.
(Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court
of the Commonwealth of Mass )
Died December 14, 1805,
in the 70 year of his age.
Man but dives in Death ; dives from the Sun in fairer days to rise, the graves. * ^ *
Jonathan Kellogg, Died Feb. 28, 1823, aged 63 years.
Mary,
wife of Jonathan Kellogg, Died March 5, 1823, aged 6ryears.
What though our bodies now entombed,
Are mouldering into dust, A dying Jesus has perfumed
The graves of all the just.
Mrs. Lois,
wife of Mr. Chester Kellogg,
Died Dec. 13, 1809, aged 20 years.
Dwelt faith, love, and friendship here, O, view the change and drop a tear.
Chester Kellogg, Died January 7, 1849, Aged 61 years.
Ira Kellogg, Died Nov. 16, 1843, aged 57 years.
172 EPITAPHS.
Hie jacet corpus sepultum
Reverendi Zephani^, Swift Moore, S. T. D.,
Collegit Amherstice Praesidus.
Ille homo ingenioque scientia, atque pietate siiicera, i^rseclarus ; ac mentis gravitate qtioqtie iiisigni quum se dem.ittens. Ani- m.0 et consilio certus, sed tamen mitissim.us semperqtie fa- cilitate permagna, modestus, placabilis, misericordia et fructibus bonis plenns. Non dijudicans, non sim.ulator ; cHscipiilis suis veneratus quasi illis pater dilectusqno. Maximo omni- um desiderio mortem obiit, die XXX Jun., Anno Domini MDCCCXXIII. ^tatis suai LIII. Hanoveriee gradum Artium Bacalaurei admissus, anno Domini MDCCXCIIl. Ecclasite Logecestriensis Pastor annos XIV, CoUegii Dartmuthensis linguarum Professor IV, Colegii GuHelmi Prseses II. Curatores Collegii Amlierstire hoc saxum ponendum curavere. [Transhition.] Here lies buried the body of the Reverend Zephaniah Swift Moore, D.D , President of the College at Amherst. He was a man pre-eminent for genius, and science, and sincere piety, as well as greatness of mind and humility. He was firm in his purposes, and yet very mild, easy to be entreat- ed, modest, jjlacable, full of mercy and good works. He was not censorious, and no dissembler. By
his pupils he was loved and venerated as a
father. To the great grief of all, he died on the
30th of June, in the year of our Lord 1823, and in
the 53d year of his age. He received the degree of
Bachelor of Arts at Hanover in 1793 ; he was pastor of
the church at Leicester 11 years. Professor of languages
at Dartmouth College 4 years, President of Williams College
2 years. The trustees of the College at Amherst have ordered
this stone to be erected.
Mr. Titus Warner, Died 12 April, 1818, in his 5') year.
" Vain man thy fond pursuits forbear, " Repent, thy cndis nigh, " Death at the fartherest can't be far, " O, think before thou die.
EPITAPHS. 173
Mrs. Mary,
wife of Mr. Titus Warner, Died Nov. 15, 1843, JE 70
HATFIELD.
Keep silence ! be solemn ! my life wears away — E'en now I look down where rry form they will lay, Where oft I have Wiuidered al close of the day And silently mused o'er the dead :
Come, hie thee forth, sexton, with mattock and spade, They've pointed the spot where my bones must be laid. They've ordered my coffin and shroud to bo made —
I go to my last narrow bed."— J. E. D. Comstock.
Sacred to the memory of that venerable man,
Deacon Obadiah Dickinson,
ho early witnessed a good confession, who through
various dispensations, in prosperity and adversity,
exemplified the religion of Jesus;
who, for many years, used the office of a deacon well, and
purchased to himself a good degree and great
boldness in the faith, who, in the hope of a
better life, fell asleep, June, A. D. 1788,
in the 84th year of his age.
Is. 26: 19.
WJ
In memory of
the Hon. Israel Williams, Esquire,
who departed this life, 10 January, 1788,
in the 79 year of his age.
Higii and low, rich and poor, are death's equal prey, and no yaluable distinction survives Ms resistless attack, but that, which ennobles an angel, the love of God, All on earth is shadow, all beyond Is substance ; the reverse is folly's creed. How solid all, where change shall be no more !
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174 EPITAPHS.
Interred the remains of
iMrs. Sarah Williams,
the daughter of the flon. John Chester Esq.
and worthy consort of the Hon. Israel Williams, Esq.
she departed this life, the IS of September, A. D. 1770,
aged 63 years.
In memory of
the Rkv. Timothy Woodbridge,
for 30 years Pastor of the Church of Christ,
in the town of Hatfield.
Note. — This man of God, who called on the Lord, out of a pure heart, followed after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness, apt to teach, charitable, and gentle to all men, departed this life, on the 3 of June, A. D. 1770, ia the 58 year of his age.
To the memory of Mr. Jacob Walker,
i who, respected by the brave, beloved by his country's friends, dear
to his relations, while manfully defending the laws and
and liberties of the Commonwealth, nobly fell
, by the impious hand of treason and
I rebellion, on the 17th of February, 1787, in the 32 year of his age.
I Note. — This valiant friend of his country was killed in a das- ; tardly manner, by one of the deluded followers of Shays in time of an alarming msurrection in New England.
In memory of the Hon. John Hastings, Esq.,
who, an early professor of the faith of Christ, observed strictly
gospel ordinances ; in perilous times faithfully performed the
duties of the citizen patriot ; for 36 years an upright
magistrate, and for 28 years a Senator or Counsellor
of this Commonwealth ; was gathered to his
fathers, 6 December, A. D. 1811, in the 74 year of his age. Her
strong rods were broken and withered. — Ezekiel,
EPITAPHS. 175
Here lies interred the remains of
Oliver Partridge, Fsq.,
who died the 21 of July, A. D. 179-2,
in the 81 year of his age.
His usefulness in church and state,
Was early known to men ; Blest with an active Hfe, till late, And happy in his end. Note. — The family of Partridge here interred are descendants from William Partridge, who came from Berwick on Tweed, in Great Britain, and died in Hadley. Oliver was the son of Ed- ward, Edward was the son of Samuel, Samuel was the son of William, who was one of the first adventurers in forming settle- ments on Connecticut river in the 17th century.
Here are interred the remains of
Mrs. Anna Partridge,
Consort of Oliver Partridge, Esq.,
who died 21 Dec. A. D. 1802, in the 86 year of her age.
In youth devoted to the Lord, Through a long life, esteem' d his word ; Trusted in God, his laws obeyed, And thus an happy exit made.
SOUTH HADLEY.
*• The dead are there And millions in these solitudes, since firit The flight ot yeais bpgan, have laid ibem down In iheu last sleep — the dead reign there alone."— Bhtakt
JOHN PRESTON,
DyE° ON MARCH
y^ 4, 1727^ AGED
41 yEAR, AND THE
FIRST HERE BURIED.
176 EPITAPHS.
[On tlie only Tomb in the Grave Yard.]
HERE LIES ENTOMBED,
Col. Ruggles Woodbridge,
who died Mar. 8, 1819, Mi 80.
In Memory of the
Rev'^. John VVoodbridge,
late Minister of the Gospel of Christ in this town,
who was born at Springfield, Dec. 25, 1702,
and died Sept. 10, 1783, in the 81st year of his age.
He was son of ye venerable and Reverend John "VVoodbridge, of Spring-field, 2d Parish.
Mrs. Tryphena,
his first wife, died Jan'y 10, 1749,
in her 42d year.
Mrs. Martha,
his second wife, died Aug. 20, 1783,
in her 58th year.
This stone stands but to tell "Where their dust lies, and who they was. When saints will rise, that day will show The part they acted here below.
Sacred to the memory of
Rev. Joel Hayes,
who died July 29, 1827,
aged 74,
having been 45 years Pastor of the
Church in this place.
Blessed are the dead, &c.
In memory of
Lieut. Luke Montague,
A worthy Christian, and an ornament to the
community in general,
who died Aug. 23, 1775, in the 76th year of his age.
EPITAPHS.
177
Note. — This town was originally a parish, in Hadley ; it was '• incorporated as a town in 1753. Was settled as early as 1721 I by a few families from Hadley. It was then called the South Pre- ! cmct in Hadley. The first settlers for some time continued to at- tend public worship on the Sabbath in Hadley, a distance of about 7 or 8 miles. In 1733 the first town meeting as a separate district was held, and it was resolved that a meeting-house, the frame of which was put up the year before, shoiild be in part finished. The building, however, was not completed until the close of the year 1737. The families Avere few in number and indigent in their cir- cumstances, and the house was principally built by their labor ; it was not large, containing only nine pews in the body of it. A gaUery was subsequently added. There was no steeple or bell. The people were called together at the appointed hour of public worship by the " blowing of a conch shell." The house still re- mains, and is occupied as a dwelling house, on the north side of the common. In consequence of the house being too small to ac- commodate the people, at the meeting of the town in Ma'-'^h, 1750, a vote was passed to build a new house, 55 feet in lcn';'li and 45 in breadth, to be placed as near the old one as might conveniently be done, and as near the center of the town as possible. The dilfi- cvilty of locating the house was without a parallel. It was not till thirteen years afterwards that the question was settled, during wliich more than fifty meetings for the purpose of agreeing on the place were held. It was finally settled by lot. The lot fixed the place where the meeting-house of the first parish now stands. A part being dissatisfied, a council of ministers was called, consis- ting of the Rev. Dr. Williams of Longmcadow, Rev. Mr. Breck of Springfield, Rev. Mr. Ballantine of Westneld, and Rev. Mr. Lathrop of West Springfield, who decided that both parties were under moral obligation to abide by the lot. The first pastor of the church in South Hadley was Rev. Grindall Rav/son, who was settled in 1733. A grant of land, called the " Projn'ietors' Land" was set off to tills town on its first settlement, by the town of Hadley, for the use of the ministry, on condition that the people would settle among them " a good orthodox minister." By a vote of the pre- cinct, at their first meeting, this land was appropriated to Mr. Raw- son. Rev. John Woodbridge, the successor of Mr. Rawson, was installed pastor in 1742. He died in 1783, aged 80. He was suc- ceeded in the ministry by Rev. Joel Hayes, who was settled in 1782. Rev. Artemas Boies, the next minister, was settled in 1824. Rev. Joseph D. Condit was settled July 8, 1835, ob. Sept. 19, 1847. Rev. Thomas Laurie was settled June 7, 1848. Rev. Flavel GrisAvold was the first pastor of the second or Canal church. He was installed pastor in 1828 ; Rev. William Tyler succeeded him in 1832.
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CHESTERFIELD.
" Leaves have their lime to fall, And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath,
And stars to get — but all, Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O death !" — Mrs. Hemans.
This town was incorporated 17G2 — the Congregational Church was formed in 1764, Rev. Benjamin Mills ordained Pastor same year, resigned 1774, Died 1785. Rev. Joseph Kilbourx, settled 1780, died within one year. Rev. Timothy Allen, settled 1785, was Pastor of the Chnrch 10 years. Rev. Josiah Waters, settled 1796 and continued as Pastor until 1831. Rev. Israel G. Rose, ordained 1836, died 1842. Rev. Oliver Warner Jun. ordained June 5, 1842, dissmissed Oct. 1846.
The first person buried in this town was the first wife of Col. Benj. Bonny. It was then a wilderness ; Mr. Abil Stetson, cut out the brush in the woods and dug the grave.
In Memory
Benjamin Mills Esq.,
first Minister of the Gospel in this town,
he died March 14, A. D. 1785,
in the 46 year of his age.
The sweet remembrance of the just. Shall flourish when they sleep in dust, UntLl here, they join above. And never cease to praise and love.
EPITAPHS.
In Memory of Mrs. Mary Mills,
the amiable consort of Benjamin Mills Esq. she died Jane 30, A. D. 1779, aged 40 years. If worth and virtue could retrieve from death, She never had resigned her mortal breath.
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In memory of Mrs. Persis White, wife of Mr. Josiah White. Also in memory of Mrs. Francis Merick, wife of Joseph Merick. Mrs. White died Oct. 6, 1797, aged 31. Mrs. Merick, Oct. 5, 1797, aged 27. They were sisters, virtuous and lovely, as mves they were amia- ble, and as parents, they were kind and affectionate. In the midst of usefulness they were arrested by the harbinger of death. Nature sickened around them both at once, their eyes lost their lustre, the world its variega- ted charms, and they expued, one just 32 hours after the other. Shew us thy face and we'll away
From all inferior things, Speak Lord, and here we'U. quit our clay, And stretch our airy wings.
Mrs. Hannah, wife of Capt. Joseph Burnell, died June 29, 1797 in the 72 year of her age. Behold and see as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I, As I am now, so you must be, Prepare for Death, and follow me.
To the memory of
Deacon Benjamin Price,
who died May 11, 1809,
in the 64 year of his age.
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EPITAPHS.
In memory of
Benjamin Buyant,
who died Aug. 3, 1788, aged 54 years.
In memory of
Miss Mary White,
Daughter of Esq. Asa and Zilpah White,
who died 28 Feb'y, 1814, aged 23.
In memory of
Ruth Stetson,
who died April 12th, 1809, in the 63d year of her age.
Also Ariel Stetson, who died Aug. 28th, 1819, in the 81st year of his age.
Death leaves a melancholy gloom,
It makes an empty seat, Ye living mortals all must come
And try this long retreat.
In memory of
Capt. Joshua Healy,
who died May 23, A. D. 1791, aged 64 years.
Here rests our friend, no more shall death Disturb his mind, or stop his breath, When the Judge comes, then he shall rise To meet his God, with sweet surprise.
In memory of
Mr. Benjamin,
Son of Mr. Seth and Mrs. Martha Taylor,
who died 28 July, 1797, in the 19 year of his age.
In memory of
Mr. Stephen Baker,
who died April 29, 1813, in the 82 year of his age.
My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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DEERFIELD.
'♦ Ai the long train Of age« glide away, the sons of men, The youth in life'* green spring, and he who goes In the full strength of years, matron, and maid, The bowed with age, the infant in the smiles And beauty of its innocent age cut off,— Shall, one by one, be gathered to thy side, By those, who in their turn shall follow them."— Brtant.
[The first person buried in tliis Burying Ground.]
Here Lyes y^ Body of
JOSEPH BARNARD, Aged
45 years, Dec. September y^
6th, 1695.
LiMON Beamon, Died ITOJ, aged 54.
Here Lyes y® Body of HanXAh Beamon,
who departed this Lif y^ 13th of May, 1739, in ye 94th year of her age.
M. A. DyED NOVEM. 7,
ANNO 1696.
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EPITAPHS.
Here lies buried the Body of
LiEVT, Mehuman Hinsdale,
who died May y^ 9th, 1736,
in the 63d year of his age.
Who was the first male child bom in this place, and was twice captivated by the Indian Salvages.
In memory of
CoL°, Ephraim Williams, Esq.,
of Stockbridge, who died August y^ Uth, 1754,
in the 63d year of his age.
Blest be that hand divine which gently laid My heart at rest beneath this humble shed.
Note. — The above was father of Col, Ephraim Williams, found- er of Williams College.
In Memory of
Thomas Williams, Esq.,
who died Sept. 28, 1775, JEt 57.
To each unthinking being, heaven, a friend, Gives not the useless knowledge of its end, To man imparts it, but with such a view. As while he dreads it makes him hope it too.
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183
Here lies y" Body of
the Rev'd Mr. John Williams,
the beloved and faithful Pastor of this place,
who dyed on June y° 12th, 1729,
in the 65th year of his age.
Rev. 14, 13.
" "Write, Blessed are ye dead wlio die in th.e Lord."
In memory of
Col. John Hawks,
who died June 24, 1784, in the 77th year of his age.
To be pure without superstition, faithful to our trust, pleasant in
our circle, and friendly to the poor, is to imitate his example.
In memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth,
Wife of John Hawks,
who died Feb. 28, 1799, aged 66.
Her children arise up and call her blessed.
Pray kind reader lend an ear,
As you are now so once was I,
As I am now so you must be,
Prepare for death and follow me.
Here lyeth the Body of
Mrs. Eunice Williams,
the virtuous and desirable consort of
the Rev. John Williams,
and daughter of Rev. Eleazer and Mrs. Esther Mather,
of Northampton.
She was born Aug. 2, 1664,
and fell by the rage of the barbarous enemy,
March 1, 1703^
Prov. xxxi : 28. " Her children rise up and call her blessed."
Here lies interred the Body of
Mrs. Abigail Williams,
the relict of the Rev. Mr. John Williams, of this place.
She died June y"^ 27th, 1754,
in the 82d year of her age.
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Here lies the remains of Mr. Justin Bull, who died June 5th, 1795, aged 61 years. Tender were Ms feelings,
The christian was his friend, Honest were his dealings, And happy was his end.
In memory of
Mrs. Hannah,
Wife of Mr. Samuel Dickinson,
who was drowned Sept. 3d, 1740,
in the 36th year of her age.
And Hebzibah,
Daughter of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Hannah Dickinson,
who was drowned Sept. 3d, 1740,
in the &th year of her age.
Life glows and smiles with prospects bright,
Our life is doomed to care and toil. Old age, the lonely eve of night. Quick death writes vanity on all.
Here lies Buried the Body of
DocT. Thomas Wells,
who departed this life March the 7th, Anno Dom. 1713,
in the 59th year of his age.
Note. This is the oldest town in Franklin County ; the Indian
i name was POCIIMTUCK. A deed was made to John Pynchon,
Esq., of Springfield, " for the use and behoof of major Eleazur
Lusher, ensign Daniel Pisher, and other English at Dedham, their
' associates and successors," by Chauk alias Chaque, the sachem of
j Pocumtuck, and his brother Wapahoale, and is dated Feb. 24,
I 1665, prior to the grant by government. The deed is witnessed
j by Wequonock, who, " helped the Sachem in making the bargain ;"
j and reserves to the Indians " the right of fishing in the rivers and
waters ; huntmg deer, or other wild animals ; the gathering of
wabruts, chestnuts, and other niits, and things on the commons."
The first settlement at Deerfield commenced in 1760, and within
four years a considerable number of buildings were erected. In
1686, the Hev. John Williams was settled as minister of the place,
on a salary of £60, to be paid in wheat at three shillings and three-
[ pence the bushel, peas at tM'O shillings and six-pence, Indian corn
at two shillings, and salted pork at two-pence halfpenny the pound.
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185
BATTLE MONUMENT AT BLOODY BROOK.
Erected August, 183L On this ground Captain Thomas Lathrop, and Eighty- Four Men under his command, including Eigh- teen teamsters from Deer- field, Conveying Stores from that town to HadJey, were ambuscaded by about 700 Indians, and the Captain and Seventy-six Men Slain, September 18th 1765, (old Style). The Soldiers who fell, were described by a Cotemporary Histori- an as a Choice Company of Young Men, the very flower of the County of Essex. None of wliom were ashamed to Speak with the enemy in the gate. —"And SANGUINETTO teUs you" where the dead "Made the earth wet and turned" the unwilling Waters Ked.— The grave of the Slain is Marked by a Stone Slab 21 Rods Southerly of this Monument.
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This monument stands 30 or 40 rods southerly from the Congre- tional church. South-easterly from the moniiment is seen Sugar- loaf Mountain, a conical peak of red sand stone, about 650 feet in height. In 1835, the 160th anniversary of the destruction of Capt. Lathrop and his men was commemorated in this place. The Hon. Edward Everett, governor of Massachvtsetts, was appointed orator for the occasion, and General Epaphras Hoyt, of Deerfield, was appointed to make the address at the laying of the corner stone for the monument. About six thousand persons were present on this occasion. Governor Everett delivered his address under a walnut tree. About forty years after Capt. Lathrop and his men were killed, a rude monument was erected to their memory, but the different occupants of the soil removed it so many times, that it was a matter of uncertainty where he or his men were buried. In 1835, the committee of investigation, guided by the tradition of some aged people, found the spot where he and about thirty of his men w^ ere interred ; the grave was just in front of the door- yard of Stephen Whitney, Esq., and about twenty feet north- west of his front door. Their bones were in a state of tolerable preservation, but fell to pieces on exposure to the air. " A grave probably containing the bones of the ninety-six Indians who were slain on that day, was likewise found by accident about the same time, nearly one hundred rods west of the road leading from Bloody Brook to Conway , by Mr. Artemas Williams, and a little more than half a mile south-west of the grave of Lathrop."
The monument is six feet square and about twenty feet in height ; it is constructed of marble, by Mr. Woods of Sunderland. On its completion an address was delivered at its foot by Mr. Lu- ther B. Lincoln, of JJeerlield.
*' For the distance of about three miles, after leaving Deerfield meadow, Lathrop' s march lay through a very level country, close- ly wooded, where he was every moment exposed to an attack on either flank ; at the termination of this distance, near the south point of Hwjar -loaf Rill, the road approximated Connecticut river, and the left was in some measure protected. At the village now called Muddy Brook, in the southerly part of Deerfield, the road crossed a small stream, bordered by a narrow morass, from which the village has its name ; though more appropriately it should be denominated Bloody Brook, by which it was sometimes known. Before arriving at the point of intersection Avith the brook, the road for a])Out half a mile ran parallel with the morass, then, cross- ing, it continued directly to the south point of Sugar-loaf Hill, traversing what is now the home lots, on the east side of the vil- lage. As the morass was thickly covered with brush, the place of crossing afforded a favorable point of surprise. On discovering Lathrop' s march, a body of upwards of seven hundred Indians
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planted tliemselves in ambuscade at this point, and lay eagerly- waiting to pounce upon Mm while passing the morass. Without scouring the woods in his front and flanks, or suspecting the snare laid for him, Lathrop arrived at the fatal spot ; crossed the morass with the principal part of his force, and probably halted, to allow ' time for his teams to drag through their loads. The critical mo- 1 ment had arrived — the Indians instantly poured a heavy and des- j tructive fire upon the column, and rushed furiously to close attack. j Confusion and dismay succeeded. The troops broke and scattered, j fiercely pursued by the Indians, whose great superiority enabled 1 them to attack at all points. Hopeless was the situation of the I scattered troops, and they resolved to sell theu' lives in a vigorous 1 struggle. Covering themselves with trees, the bloody conflict now I became a severe trial of skill in sharp shooting, in which life was the stake. Difficult would it be to describe the havoc, barbarity, and misery that ensued ; ' fury raged, and shuddering pity quit the sanguine field,' while desperation stood pitted, at 'fearful odds,' to unrelenting ferocity. The dead, the dying, the wounded, strewed the ground in all directions ; and Lathrop' s devoted force was soon reduced to a small number, and resistance became faint. At length the unequal struggle terminated in the annihilation of nearly the whole of the English ; only seven or eight escaped from the bloody scene, to relate the dismal tale ; and the wounded were indiscriminately butchered. Capt. Lathrop fell in the early part i of the action. The whole loss, including teamsters, lamounted to ninety.
Capt. Mosely, who was at Deerfield with his company, between four and five miles distance, hearing the musketry, hurried on to the relief of Lathrop, but it was too late ; he found the Indians hai done their bloody work, and were stirpping the dead. Rush- ing on in close order, he broke through the enemy, and, charging back and forth, cu.t down all within the range of his shot. After several hours of gallant fighting, the savages were compelled to seek for safety in the surrounding swamps and forests. Lieuten- ants Savage and Pickering greatly distinguished themselves by their skill and bravery. Just at the close of the action. Major Treat, of Connecticut, who on the morning of this day had marched towards Northfield, arrived on the ground with one hun- dred men, consisting of English, Pequot and Mohegan Indians, and shared in the final pursuit of the enemy. Capt. Mosely lost but two men in the various attacks, and seven or eight only were wounded. The loss of the Indians in the various attacks of the day was estimated at ninety-six, the greatest proportion of which fell in the engagement with Mosely. On the approach of night, Treat and Mosely proceeded to Deerfield, where they encamped for the night, and the next morning returned to the field of slaugh- ter to bury the dead. The day after this disaster, the Indians ap-
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peared at Deerfield, on tlie west side of the river in that town, and, displaying the garments they had stripped from Lathrop's slain, made demonstrations of an attack on the fortified house, which then contained a garrison of only twenty-seven men. The commander held out delusive appearances of a strong force, — caused his trumpet signals to be given, as if to call in additional troops, which so intimidated the Indians that they withdrew with- out making an attack. Tliis post, however, was afterwards aban- doned by the garrison, and the place was soon after destroyed by the enemy.
GREENFIELD.
" Oh, all unshaken Is the colli, deep spell around them,
Pulseless every breast ; In the slumber that hath bound them.
They must ever rest.
Bright, pure onci taken From the earth so glad and blooming,
From IKe'ii ireaclierous wave. While rich flowers the air perfuming,
Nod above their grave." — D. Ellen Goodman.
[The Oldest Monument.]
In Memory of
Edward Allin,
who died Dec. 10, 1756, in y" ('9 year of his age.
" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." Rev. xxx.
Obed,
Son of Mr. Ebenezer and Mrs. Elisabeth Wells,
Died Sept. 10th, 1758,
aged 11 years and 7 months.
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In memory of
Mr. Joel Graves,
who died April y" 16, A. D. 1760, aged 23 years.
In memory of
Mr. Asa Wells,
who died Nov. y« 7th, 1761, A. D.,
in the 32 year of his age.
[The Oldest Monument in the North Burying Ground.]
In memory of
Mrs. Sebra,
Wife of Capt. Isaac Newton,
who died Dec'r y^ 25th, 1775,
in y^ 25th year of her age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Rebeckah Hinsdale,
the virtuous and amiable Consort of
Mr. Samuel Hinsdale,
who died Aug^* 16th, 1760,
in y^ 48th year of her age.
" A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband."
" Death is a debt to nature due ;
"Which I have paid, and so must you.''
Rev. Roger Newton, D. D., was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in this town, 18 Nov. 176J, and died 10 December, 1816, in the 80 year of his age, and 56 of his Ministry. His life was adorned with private and domestic virtues, and dis- tinguished by publick and professional usefulness.
Mrs. Mary Newcomb,
Wife of R. E. Newcomb, Esq.,
and last surviving child of Gen. Joseph Warren,
who fell on Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775,
Died Feb. 9, 1826, M 54.
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MONTAGUE.
In memory of
Mr. Elijah Bardwell,
who died Jan'y 26, 1786, in y^ 27th year of his age.
Having but a few days survived ye fatal night, wh.en lie was flung
from his horse, and drawn by ye stirrups 26 rods along ye
path, as appeared by the place where his hat was found,
and here he had spent ye whole of the followhig
severe cold night, treading down the snow in a smaU circle.
The family he left was an aged father, a wife, and three small
children.
BERNARDSTON
In memory of
the Hon. Major John Burke,
who died Oct. 27, 1784,
in y^ Sixty-Seventh year of his age.
'* Were I so tall to reach the pole, Or grasp the ocean with my span, I must be measured by my soul, — The mind 's the standard of the man.
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BELCHERT0WN.
Sacred to the memory of
Rev. Justus Forward,
Pastor of the Church in Belchertown,
Who, skilled in Evangelical Doctrine, exemplary in Christian
duty, prudent in council, valiant for the truth, faithful and
successful in labors, after a long and useful ministry, in
which with reputation to himself, and to the spiritual
benefit of his flock, he served God, and his generation,
fell asleep March 8, A. D. 1814, in the 84th year of his age,
and the 59th of his ministry. " Blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord."
VERNON, VERMONT
[The Oldest Monument in this Burying Ground.]
Here lies cut down like unripe fruit, A Son of Mr. AMOS TuTE, And of MRS. JEMiME TuTE his Wife, CaUed JONATHAN ; of whose frail life,
The days all summed how short the account,
Scarcely to fourteen years amount,
Born the 12th of May was he
In Seventeen Hundred Sixty-Three ;
To death he fell a helpless Prey,
On April V & Twentieth day,
In Seventeen Hundred Seventy- Seven,
Quiting this world we hope for Heaven.
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EPITAPHS.
Behold the amazing alteration,
Effected by innoculation,
The means employed Ms Life to save, Hurried him headlong to the grave.
Full in the bloom of youth he fell, Alas what human tongue can tell, The Mother s grief, her anguish show, Or paint the Father s heavier woe.
Who now no Natral offspring has
His ample fortune to possess.
To fill his place Stand in liis stead, Or bear his name when he is dead.
So God ordand. His ways are just, Tho' Empires Crumble into dust ; Life and the world mere bubles are, Let loos to these, for Heaven prepare.
Note. — The above was written by Rev. Bunker Gay, an ec- centric Minister of this town.
Sarah Newell,
Wife of George Semour, Daughter of
Arad and Sarah Hunt, Born May 7, 1821,
Died at Litchfield, Ct., April 21, 1843.
"Not lost, but gone before."
In memory of
Mrs. Martha Bridgman,
Wife of Capt. Orlando Bridgman,
who died April y^ 3d, 1766, in the 68th year of her age,
and the first person that was buried in this yard.
Sacred to the memory of
CAPT. ORLANDO BRIDGMAN,
who departed this life
June 4th, 1771, in the 70th year of his age.
" Whilst living men my tomb do view, Remember well here's room for you."
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THE HON. JOHN BRIDGMAN, ESQ.,
A MAN of splendid abilities and eminent
usefulness in his day,
An implacable enemy of Vice, Superstition and
Bigotry, and ardent lover and friend of
Virtue and Religion,
Cheerful in Prosperity, in Adversity Placki & Submissive.
Christian Piety and Morality, Probity and
Fidelity, Justice, Temperance
Humility, Industry &l good economy adorn'd his LJF.
Ob. FEB 26, 1805, ^t 68.
" The upright man whose end is peace, Dying, obtain'd a sweet release ; And when the just to life shall rise, Among the first he'll mount the skies."
Memento Mori.
Sacred to the Memory of
Mrs. Ruth Bridgman,
Consort of John Bridgman, Tsq ,
who died June 1, 1797, in the 58th year of her age.
Behold and see as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now you soon must be, Prepare for death, and follow me.
The unfortunate
Miranda,
Daughter of John &, Ruth Bridgman,
whose remains are here interred, fell a prey to the
flames that consomd her Father's Hoose,
on y" 11th of June, 1791, aged 28.
The room below flamed like a stove, Anxious for those who slept above, She ventured on ye trembling floor, It fell, she sank and rose no more.
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In memory of Mr. Amos Tute, who died April ITth, 1790, in the 60th year of his age. " Were I so tall to reach the pole, Or grasp the ocean with my span, I must be measured by my soul, The mind's the standard of the man."
Mrs. Jemima Tute, Successively Relict of Messrs. William Phips, Caleb Howe &i, Amos Tute. The two first were killed by th3 Indians, Phips, July 5th, 1743, Howe, June 27th, 1755. When Howe was killed she and her Children, then seven in num- ber, were carried into captivity. The oldest daughter went to France, and was married to a French Gentleman. The youngest was torn from her breast, and i)erished with
hunger. By the aid of some benevolent Gent'n,
and her own personal heroism, she recovered the rest.
She had two by her last husband, outlived both him and
them, and died March 7th, 1805, having passed through more
vicissitudes, and endured more hardships, than any of her cotem-
poraries.
\ " No more can Savage foe annoy.
Nor aught her wide spread fame destroy."
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Here lies the Body of
Mr. James Tute,
who departed — this life April — the — 14th, 1775,
aged — about 90 years.
*' When living men my tomb do view. Remember well here's room for you."
HON. JONATHAN HUNT,
Born in Northfield, Mass., September 23, 1738,
Died in Vernon, June 1, 1823, affed 85.
Susannah,
Widow of Hon. Jonathan Hunt,
Died June 29, 1834, M 85.
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195
GEN. ARAD HUNT, Died Feb 18, 1825, in his 82 year.
Arad Hunt,
Died
Aug. 30, 1833,
aged 43.
Sally Hunt,
wife of Arad Hunt,
Died Sept. 15, 1846,
aged 52.
GUILFORD, VT
Sacred to the memory of the
Hon. BENjARiiN Carpenter, Esq ,
Pjrn in Rehohath, Mass., A. D. 1726,
A Magistrate in Rhode Island in 1794,
A Public Teacher of Righteousness,
An able advocate to his last for Democracy,
and the equal rights of man.
Removed to this town A D. 1870, ^'^'^
Was a Field Officer in the Revolutionary War,
A founder of the first Constitution and
Government of Vermont,
A Counsellor of Errors in A. D. 1783,
A member of the Council, and Lieut. Governor of the
Stale in A. D. 1779, A firm professor of Christianity in the Baptist Church
fifty years, left this world.
And 146 persons ot lineal posterity, March 29th, 1804,
Aged 78 years 10 months and 12 days.
With a strong mind, and full faith of
a more glorious state hereafter. Statue about six feet — weight 2001bs. Death had no terror.
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WESTMINSTER, VT
In memory of
William French,
Son of Mr. Nathaniel French,
who was shot at Westminster, March y*' 13, 1775,
by the hands of cruel Ministerial Tools of George y^ 3d,
in the Cort house, at a 11 a'ciock at night,
in the 22d year of his age.
Here William French his Body lies, For Murder, his Blood for Vengeance cries. King George the Third his Tory Crew, Tha wich a bawl his head Shot threw. For Liberty and his Country's Good Lost his Life, his Dearest blood.
Sacred to the memory of
Captain Thomas Forrist,
late of London, in the Kingdom of Great Britain,
who died on the 20th day of May, A. D. 1795,
aged 67.
After a long and laborious life, spent chiefly in the service of the English East India Company, in exploring the dangerous, un- known navigation of the Mollucca and Philippine Islands,
the Coast of New Guinea, and other parts of the
Indian Seas, no less amiable in private, than active in
public life. His death Avas sincerely regreted by all who
knew him, as a loss to his friends in particular, and to society at
large.
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In memory of
Mrs. Hannah McNeil,
Relict of Mr. Nehemiah McNeil,
who died June the 6th, 1795, aged 75 years.
Attend ye people to God's Laws,
And strictly lend an ear, The words that from my dust procede
Attentively do hear. O, world of people praise the Lord,
For bountiful is he, His tender mercies doth endure
To all eternity.
Vitse Summa brevis spem nos vetat inchoare longam.
To perpetuate the memory of
Mrs. Gratia Bradley,
the amiable consort of the Hon. Stephen R. Bradley,
Member of the Senate of the United States,
who died the 10th day of January,
in the Year of Redemption 1802,
and of her age the 34th.
Mrs. Merab Bradley,
the early wife and affectionate friend of
Stephen R. Bradley, Esq.,
who departed this life on the 7th day of April,
in the year of our Lord 1785,
in the 28th year of her age.
Accept, departed friends, the last tribute of affection which your
deserted and disconsolate partner can bestow. His last hope
^^dll be to rest from his sorrows beside you, or to dwell
with you in the habitation "made without hands,
eternal in the heayens," then perhaps when
« there shall be none to mourn," some stranger who
has known and felt the loss of those virtues which adorn
the Wife, the Mother, the Sister and the Friend, will pause and
drop a tear over the ashes in which they once resided.
Lisatiate archer ! could not one sufxi'je ?
Thy shaft flew twice, and twice my peace was slam.
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AZUBAH,
Wife of Aaron Hitchcock,
Corn Jan. 18, 1795, married Jan. 21, 1827,
Died Jan. 7, 1842.
Elizabeth,
Wife of Rev. Wm. H. Gilbert,
Died Dec. 13, 1846, M 25.
I opened not my mouth because thou did'st it.
BRATTLEBORO', VT
Erected in memory of
Mrs. Mercy Whitney,
Consort of Doct' Ephraim Whitney,
who died Feb'y 26th, A. D. 1792,
aged 50 years.
While the dear dust she leaves behind, Sleeps in thy bosom, sacred tomb,
Soft be her bed, her slumber kind, And all her dreams, of joys to come."
This is in memory of
Mr. Timothy Whipple,
who departed this life November 4th, 1796,
in the 72d year of his age. '* Deliriums State, was worse than fate ; And vacancy of mind ; But real grace, fill'd up the space, And left a hope behind."
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This stone consecrated to the memory of
Madam Jane Robbins,
Consort of the late Rev. Doc. Robbins,
who languished from his death, 80 June, 1799,
till 12 Sept. Anno Domini, 1800, when, in the GO year of
her age, she commenced her inseparable union
with her much beloved consort, and her tombstone is
erected by the piety of her afflicted children.
NEWBURYPORT.
''This Cenotaph
Is erected with affectionate
veneration, to
The memory of the
Rev. George Whitfield,
Born at Gloucester, England,
December 16, 1714.
Educated at Oxford University ;
Ordained 1736.
In a ministry of thirty-four years,
He crossed the Atlantic thirteen times,
And preached more
Than eighteen thousand sermons.
As a soldier of the
Cross, humble, devout, ardent.
He put on the
Whole armour of God ; preferring
The honor of Christ
To his own interest, repose,
Reputation, and life.
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CONCORD.
God wills us free ; mau wills us slaves. I will as God wills, God's will be done.
Here lies the body of
John Jack,
a native of Africa,
who died March, 1773, aged about 60 years.
! Though born in a land of slavery, he was born free ; though he j lived in a land of liberty, he lived a slave, till, by his honest,
though stolen labours, he acquired the source of slavery, I Avhich gave him his freedom, though not long before
I death, the grand tyrant, gave him his final
emancipation, and set him on a footing with kings.
Though a slave to vice, he practiced those virtues, without which,
kings are but slaves.
Note. — This was written by Daniel Bliss, Esq.
DORCHESTER.
Hear lyes our Captaine, & MAJOR of Sufiblk was withall,
A godley Magistrate was he, and MAJOR GENERALL
Two Troops of hors with liim here Came,
Such worth liis love did Crave ;
Ten Companyes of Foot also Mourning Marcht to his gravi
Let all that read be sure to keep the faith as he has don,
"With Christ he lives now crown' d,
His name was HUMPHREY ATHERTON
He dyed the 16 of September 1661.
EPITAPHS. 201
PLYMOUTH.
The Pilgrim Fatlieis where are they ?
'J'he waves that brought tham o'er Still roll in the bay and throw their spray,
As they break along the shore Still roll in the bay as they rolled that day,
When the JVlay-FIower mooied below ; When the sea around was black with storms,
And white the shore with snow.
The Pilgrim Fathers are at rest,
When Summer's throned on high. And the world's warm breast is m verdure dress'd.
Go stand on the lull where they lie. The earliest ray of the golden day
On that hallowed spot is cast; And ihe evening sun as he leaves the world,
Looks kindly on that spot last." — Pierpont.
The most ancient Inscriptions are on Burying Hill, formerly Fort Hill, it is in the rear of the Tom^i rising one hundred and sixty-five feet above the Sea-level, embracing about eight acres, on the summit of the south-west side, the Pilgkims erected first some temporary defence, but on the approach of PhiUip's war they erected a strong fort one hundred feet square, strongly palisadoed, ten and a half feet high ; no other place could have been so well chosen either for discovering the approach of Savages, or for defen- ding the town against their attacks ; it is covered with the symbols of mortality ; the sepulchres of our PILGRIM FATHERS. Here we tread on the ashes of those to whom Ave are indebted under providence for our most precious earthly enjoyments. Religious and Civil liberty.
Here lies the body of
Edward Gray, Gent.
aged about 52 years,
and departed this life about the last of June 1681.
202
EPITAPHS.
Departed this life, 23 June, 1T96,
in the 90 year of her age,
Madam Priscilla Hobart,
relict of the Rev. Noah Hobart, late of Fairfield,
in Connecticut, her third h jsband.
Her first and second were
John Watson, Esq , and Hon. Isaac Lothrop.
In memory of
Doctor Lazarus Le Baron,
who departed this life,
2 September, 1773, ret. suae 75.
My flesh shall slumber in the ground Till the last trumpet's joyful sound; Then burst the chains, with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's likeness rise.
Here lyeth buried the body of
that precious servant of God
Mr. Thomas Cushman,
who, after he had served his generation
according to the will of God, and particularly
the Church of Plymouth, for many years, in the office of i
a ruling elder, fell asleep in Jesus, 10 Dec, 1691,
and in the 84 year of his age.
Andrew Farrell, of respectable connections, in Ireland, aged 38 years, owner and commander of the ship, Hibernia, sailed from Boston, 26 Jan. and was wrecked on Ply- mouth beach, 28 Jan. 1805. His remains with five of seven seamen, who perished with him, are here interred.
O piteous lot of man's uncertain state ;
"What woes on life's eventful journey wait !
By sea, what treacherous calms, what sudden storms.
And death, attendant in a thousand forms !
EPITAPHS. 203
Here Lyes y^ Body of y^ /
Honorable Major William Bradford, y who expired February y'' 20 1703-4 aged 79 years.
■ He lived long, but still was doing good, And in bis country's service lost much blood. After a life well spent, he's now at rest, — His very name and memory is blest."
Here lies buried the body of
Mr. Thomas Clark,
aged 98 years, who departed this life,
the 24 of March, 1697.
This stone is erected to the
memory of that unbiassed judge, faithful officer,
sincere friend, and honest man,
Col. Isaac Lothrcp,
who resigned this life, on the 26 day of April, 1750,
in the 43 year of his age.
Had virtue's charms the power to save Its faithful votaries from the grave. This stone had ne'er possess' d the fame Of being mark'd with Lothrop's name.
In memory of George Watson, Esq., who died the 3d of Dec. 1800, in the 33 year of his age.
No folly wasted his paternal store.
No guilt, no sordid av'rice made it more.
With honest fame and sober plenty crown' d,
He liv'd and spread his cheering influence round.
Pure was his walk and peaceful was his end
We bless' d his rev'rend length of days.
And hail'd him, in the pubUckways,
With veneration and with praise,
Our father and our firiend.
204 EPITAPHS.
To the memory of
John Cottox, Esq.
formerly a minister of the gospel at Halifax,
which employ was ever his crreatest delight,
who died, 4 Nov. A. D. 1789,
in the 78 year of his age.
'Tis heaven's irrevocable decree, That the great, the good, the pious shall fall, In that dark grave nndistinguish'd to lie, Till the last trumpet rends the azure sky ; When the virtuous immortal -will rise, To glory and joys, above the starry skies ; The vitious to pain, dishonor, contempt, In realms, below the splendid firmament.
D A N V E R S.
This humble stone in memory of
Elizabeth Whitm.\n,
is inscribed by her weeping Friends.
To -whom she endeared herseK by uncommon tenderness and affec- tion. Endowed with superior genius and acquirements, she was still more endeared by humility and benevolence. Let candor throw a veil over, lor great was her Charity for others. She sustamed the last pauiful scene far from every friend, and exhibited an example of cahw resignation. Her departure was on the 2oth of Jvily. A. D. 1788, in the 37th year of her age. And the tears of Strangers watered her grave.
Note. She was better known to readers of romance by the name of '• ElLza Wharton."
EPITAPHS. 205
EAST HARTFORD, C O X N
[The oldest Monument in East Hartford Ls about two feet square a few rods north of Gov. Pitkin's Table Monument, and is in a good state of preservation. On it is the following LrLScription :]
HERE LTETH THE BO
Dy OF ObADi
AH WOOD WHO
DIED APRIL THE
II, ITI2, in the
64yEAR oF
Ills AGE.
In Memory of
Mr. Phixeas,
Son of Mr. Thomas and Mrs Mary Burnham,
who died tryumphingly,
in hops of a goyful resurection
in Dec. y^ 2-2nd, A D. 1776,
in y' 23d year of his age.
Here lies the
Rev'd Eliphalet Williams, D. D ,
who died June 29, 1803,
in the 7Tth year of his age, and o6th of his ministry.
He was an able orthodox, faithful, Laborioiis, Exemplarv & Suc- cessful Minister of Jesus Christ, patient under long and' sharp bodily distress, Resigned to the will of his Master, He committed himself to Him that judgeth righteouslv. " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." 18
206 EPITAPHS.
Here lieth interred the body of > the Honorable William Piikin, Esqr ,
late Governor of the Colony of Connecticut,
To the God of Nature indebted for all his Talents,
for which Glory he aimed to Imploy them ;
In Religion without affectation,
Chearfull, Humble and Temperate,
Zealous and bold for the Truth,
Faithfull in Distributing Justice,
Scattering away Evil with his Eye,
an Example of Christian Virtues,
A Patron of his Country,
A Benefactor to the Poor,
A Tender Parents Faithfull Friend.
Twelve Years he presided in the Superior Court,
and three Years and an half Governor in Chief,
after Serving his Generation, by the Will of God,
with Calmness and serenity, fell on Sleep
the 1st day of October, A. D. 1769,
in the 76 year of his a.ge.
Walk Thoughtfull on the Solemn Shore Of that Yast Ocean thou art Soon to pass.
Here lyes Interr'd the Body of
the Rev'd M^ Sam^^^ Woodbridge,
who haveing for about forty years fulfilled his
Ministry in the 3rd C''' of Christ in Hartford,
Fell asleep June the 9th, \7i^\
in the 63d year of his age.
Here lies interred the Body of
Mrs. Content Woodbridoe,
the late pious & Virtuous Consort, of the
Rev'd Mr. Samuel Woodbridge,
Who fell asleep July y*^ 28th, A. D. 1758,
In y'' 67 year of her age.
She was an Ornament to Religion in the Different
Stations She Sustained.
EPITAPHS. 207
In Memory of Mrs Mahy.
Wife of Mr. John Fowler, who departed this life April y" 3d, 1776, I in y*" 39th year of her age.
j << Another hear lies, not alone,
I For she's three daughters near this stone."
In Memory of Jehuymy R. Williams,
who was killed by liorhtning, Aug. 27, 1809, aged 27 years.
Here Lyes y^ Body of Mary, y^ wife of Daniel Deckanson, her maiden name was Mary Williamson, I Deceased April y^ 6th, 1718.
j in y'' 30th year of her age.
' Her child lyes by her right side.
u;
nder this Monu- ment lies interred y® remains of Jonathan Hills, Esq., who departed this life Feb. y*" 22d, A. D. 1775,
in y* 78th year of his age. " Hope humbly then, with humble pinions soar ; Wait the great Teacher death, and God adore."
Capt. Joseph Merriman, was lost at Sea, 1834, aged 44.
Eunice, his wife, died Sept. 15, 1849.
Sacred to the memory of
William H. Drake,
who was born in New York, Dec. 9, 1813,
died June 12th, 1847.
208 EPITAPHS.
In Memory of
Deacon John Goodwin,
who departed this life Sept. the 14th, 1793,
aged 87 year s.
'' Life is unsertain, death, is snre, Sin is the wound, and Christ the cure."
Here lies y'' precious dust of that desireable woman, Mrs. Mary Williams, Consort of y^ Rev. Eliph Williams,
Courteous, Benevolent and Pious, a pattern of Conjugal and Pa- rental affection, a rich blessing to her family ; how rich this Stone han't power to tell. She departed this life in hope of a better, June 28th, 1776, in ye 50th year of her age. "Go Header, Love thy Soul, and Learn to die."
In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Burr,
Died at Mr. Elisha Burr's Feb. y*^ 9t.h, 1770, in y*" 78th year of his age.
WINDSOR, CONN
Here lyeth the body of
the Hon. Ro(jer Wolcott, Esq.,
of Windsor, who for several years was
Governor of the Colony of Connecticut,
died May 17th, Anno ^tatis 89, Salutis 1767.
Earths highest station ends in here he lies. And dust to dust concludes her noblest song.
EPITAPHS. 209
NEW HAVEN, CONN
J. D. Esq.
deceased March y^ 18th,
in y^ 82d year of his age, 1668-9
Note. — This is a copy of the inscription on the headstone of John Dixwell, one of the regicides, who fled to this country on the restoration of king Charles, the second. — [See Stiles' Hist. Re- gie ides.]
In memory of the y
Hon. Roger Sherman, ^
mayor of tiie city of New Haven,
and senator of the United States.
He was born at Newton, in Massachusetts, 19 April 1721,
and died at New Haven 23 July, A. D. 1793, aged 72.
Possessed of a strong, clear, and penetrating mind, and singular perseverence, he became the self taught scholar. Eminent for jurisprudence and policy, he was nineteen years an assistant, and twenty-three years a judge of the supreme court in high reputation. He M^as a delegate in the first congress, signed the glorious act of independence, and many years displayed superior talents and ability in the national legislature. He was a member of the gen- eral convention, approved the federal constitution, and served his country with fidehty and honour in the house of representatives, and in the senate of the United States. He was a man of improved integrity, a cool discerning judge, a prudent sagacious politician, a true, faithful, and firm patriot. He ever adorned the profession of Christianity, which he made in youth, and was distinguished through life for pubKc usefulness, and died in the prospect of a blessed immortality.
Wm. JoNF.s, Esq. Dep Gov. dec. 17 Oct. 1706, aetat. 82.
18*
210 EPITAPHS.
Mrs. Hannah Jones, dec. 4 May, 1707, fetat. 74.
The memory of the just is blessed.
TiiEOPHTLUs Eaton, Esq. Gov. dec. 7 Jan. 1657, a3tat. 67.
Eatox so famed, so -wise, so meek, so just ; The phoenix of our world, here liides his dust, This name forget X. England never must. To attend you, syr, undr these framed stones, Are come yor liond son and daughter Jones, On each hand to repose yr weary bones.
Here lyeth interred the body of the
Reverend and Learned Mr. Thomas Clap,
the late president of Yale College, in New Haven.
A truly great man, a gentleman of superior natural genius, most assiduous apphcation, and indefatigable industry. In the va- rious branches of learning he greatly excelled ; an accomplish- ed instructor ; a patron of the college ; a great divine ; bold for the truth ; a zealous promoter and defender of the doctrines of grace ; of imaffected piety, and a pattern of every virtue , the tenderest of fathers and best of friends, the glory of learning, and an ornament of religion ; for thir- teen years, the faithfiil and much respected pastor of the church in Windham ; and, near 27 years, the laborious and faithful pres- ident of the college, and having served his own generation, by the ■will of God, with serenity and calmness, he fell on sleep, the 7 day of January, 1767 in his 64 year.
Death, great proprietor of all, 'Tis thine to tread out empires And to quench the stars.
In memory of
Captain Robert 'J'ownsend,
who departed this life,
19 Nov. l«06, in the 59 year of his age.
This spot contains the ashes of the just, Who sought no honours and betray' d no trust. This truth he prov'd, in everv path he trod. An honest man's the noblest work of God.
INDEX
Page. '
AUen, Ellen W 70
William 70
Charles R 70
Dea'n. Samuel 17
Phineas 40
Jonathan 40
Maj 40
Joseph 41
EUzabeth 41
Elisha 41
H. Maria 41
William Esq 41
Elijah 41
Keziah 41
Sarah J. B 70
»•- Ashmun, Eli P 56
- Lucy 56
Sophia W 57
Orpha 57
Mary C 128
Sarah H 128
Ashley, Benjamin 139
Elenor 142
Joseph 142
John 154
Alvord Ben'n 56
A. M 181
A. E 182
Alexander Nathaniel 19
John 27
Sarah 27
John 27
Daniel 26
Atkins, Zenas 155
Abbott, Maria L 96
Atherton, Gen. Humphrey. 200
Allin, Edward 188
Page.
Adams, Eliza P 103
David 103 \
MarvE 103 '.
David 103 i
Sarah P 103 ! i
Bancroft, Sarah H 128 :
Burt, Eben 22
Henrv 14
Bartlett, Samvel 16
Sarah 16
Joseph 86
Benjamin 86
Bradford, Hon. William. . . 203 ',
Bagg, David 140 :
Bontecou, Sibyl 127 j \
Beck, Louisa A 72
Bolter, WiUiam 65
Bascom, Joseph 19
Brown, Rev. John 134
BuU, Justin 184
Barnard, Joseph 181 i
Brooks, Joanna 126 j
Barnard, Abner 31 |
Rachel 30
Abner 83
Barrett, Rebecca 103
Byers, Sophia 114
Capt. James 114
Hannah 114 |
Bryant John 114 i
■ Hannah M 114!
Henry K 115 •
Frederick 1 1 5 i
Frederick 115|
Burt, Dea. Nathaniel 144 ;
Solomon 144 |
Lieut. Nathaniel 145 t
I-
212
INDEX.
Page.
Berrva 100
Bond, Royal 123
Brainerd, David 36
Baker, Edward 35
Capt. John 46
Stephen 180
Capt. John 46
Rebeckah 46
Holister 105
Barber, Dea. John 136
Thomas 136
Breck, Joseph H 93
Col. John 65
Electa Go
Clarissa 65
Theodore 66
Rev. Robert 116
Eunice 126
Fanny 92
Martin 92
William 93
Butler, Lewis 81
MarvA 81
Edward 81
WiUiam 81
Marv 81
WiUiam 81
John B 82
Daniel 82
Anna 82
Mary 82
Simeon 82
Rev. Amos 157
Abigail W 86
Charles P 86
Bliss, Abigail 130
Wid. Margaret 110
Samuel IJO
Ebenezer 110
Jedediah 110
Rachel HO
Mariam 110
Alex 110
Margaret Ill
Abigail Ill
Edmund Ill
Page.
Bliss, Alex 11]
Margaret Ill
Thomas W Ill
Richard Ill
Thomas W Ill
Edmund Ill
Elijah Ill
Gen. Jacob 115
Col. John 115
Jacob Jun 115
. Emily 115
Lieut. Timothy 115
Doct. Jonathan 117
Doct. Pelatiah 117
Pelatiah 117
Hon. Moses 130
Brewer, Rev. Dan' el 117
Daniel Jim 117
Katherine 118
Nathaniel 118
Eunice 118
Doct. Chauncv 118
Amy \ 118
Lucy 118
Kate 118
Charles 118
Anne 118
Belden, Rev. Pomeroy. . • . 169
Baldwin, Elnathan 147
Burnel, Hannah 179
Bishop, Eliza 152
Boltwood, Solomon 169
Lieut. Solomon 169
Ballantine, Rev. John 154
Ball, Rev. Nehemiah 154
Bryant, Benjamin 180
Bullard, Paul 161
Bridgman, James 101
Sarah 101
James 101
Sally M 101
Henry 101
Joseph Cook 101
Capt. Orlando 192
Hon. John 193
Ruth 195
INDEX.
213
Page.
Bridgman, Miranda 193
Thomas 101
Thomas 102
Thomas 1 02
Elizabeth 102
William 102
Betsey 102
Bradley, Gratia 197
Merab 197
Beamon, Limon 181
Hannah 181
Bardwell, Elijah 190
Bnrk, Maj. John 190
Burnham, Phineas 205
Burr, Jonathan 208
Clarke, Lieut. William.... 13
Clark, Mercy 18
Kachel •• 18
Sam'l 23
Rebecka 27
Martha 28
Sarah 29
Dorcas 38
Martha 4o
Seth D 60
Lem'l C 60
Lemuel 59
Lucretia 59
Ezra 53
Martha 53
Anna 51
Zeurah 61
Charlotte 61
William 67
Josiah 67
Mary 67
Dea. Josiah 68
Sophia 69
Eunice 160
Rozel 160
Medad 160
Martha 88
Lydia 91
Lucinda 91
Christopher 91
Elizabeth W 91
Page.
Clark, John P 91
Achsa 92
A. M 92!
Sylvester 99 I i
Church, Sylvia 100 ! |
Cook, Major Aaron 14 | j
Joseph 60 M
Dea. Noah 60
Elijah 60, 1
Abigail 60 i|
Capt. Joseph 59
Justin 58
Capt. Joseph 55
Lydia 55
Emeline 61
Enos 61
Hannah 61 j [
• Capt'nNoah 162 i
Carpenter, Hon. Benjamin. 195 j|
Cotton, John 204 j j
Clark, Wniiam 93 ji
Jerusha 93 j|
Mary 93'!
Lucius 93 j j
Miranda 94
Sarah 94 !|
Thomas 203 !|
Cooley,Earl 121 ||
Curtis, Nathaniel 17 i j
Samuel 90 i j
Corse, Eben'r 164
Sarah 163:!
Chauncy, Rev. Isaac ^ ^^ 1 1
Clap, Cap. Preserved 19^.
Mehetable 201!
Capt. Roger 30 '
Suply 35
Hannah 35
Ehzabeth 38
Suply 52
Lucretia 53
: Ezra 151
' Thomas 160"
Maj'r Jonathan 163
Cap. Luther 164 i|
Tirzah 164 1!
214
INDEX.
Pdje
Clapp, Thomas Rev 210
Clap, Roger 16o
Anny 1 65
Preserved 88
Sarah 88
Eliphaz 88
Rachel 88
Cushman, Thomas 202
Cooley Abigal 119
Cole, Cvrus P 123
Child, "Ami 123
William 123
Chapin, Abilene 110
Japhat 110
Sarah 110
John P 124
Erastus S 124
Francis N 1 24
Arabilla 125
Callender, M. C 123
Colton, Elizabeth 113
Capt'n Thomas 144
Capt. Isaac 1 45
Coleman, Doct. Seth 170
Cutler, Doct. Robert 170
Doct. Isaac G 171
DooHttle, Rev. W. N 60
Dwit, Nathaniel 136
D wight, Clarissa 56
Caroline W 56
Margaretta 56
Francis H 55
Timothy E 55
Sarah 112
Hon. Thomas 121
Hannah 121
Hon. Jonathan 121
Margaret 122
James S 122
Mary S 122
James S 122
Jonathan 122
Hannah 122
Thomas 128
Sarah 129
Timothy E 85
Dwight, WiUiam H
I Josiah
I Thoma:3
Dickauson, Marv
Drake, William H
[Draper, Rev. Ichabod..
jDewev, Francis A
I David L
James C
Edward J
Heiuy C
Dickenson, Capt. James
Josiah
Wealthv
Seth H
Caroline
Cotton
Olive
Rev. Austin
Samuel F
Lucretia G
Dea. Obadiah
Hannah
Ilepzibah
Day, Samuel
Major John
Mary
Drak, Mary
Dyer, Benjamm
Drayton, Hannah
Dixon, Ruth
Eaton, Theopilus Esq. . Edwards, Eben
Jonathan
Jerusha
Ebenezer
Lucy
Mary
Nathaniel
Elizabeth ,
Elisha
Frank
Stanley
Timothy
Timothv
Oo-den E
Page.
85 85 85
207
207
168 72 76 96 96 96 73 I 74 74 74 74 74 74
170
170
170
173
184
184
140
140
140
143
155
105 84!
210 24 36 36 38 38 73 73 74
127
127
127
161
162 94
I
INDEX.
21i
Pafre.
Edwards, Catherine 95
Mary S 95
Thomas S 95
Eugene 95
Pomeroy 95
Harriet 95
Eudns, Rebeccah 138
Ely, Ensign John. 137
Dea. John 137
Mercy 137
Caleb 137
Samuel 137
Mary 138
MaryWid 138
Dorcas 138
Mary 139
Anna 139
Seth 139
Pamilia 139
Samuel 140
Major John 141
Edmund 153
FrankHn 153
Flint, Hannah W 77
F. S 182
Fairfield, Abigal 21
Prvdence 21
Freedom, Susan 118
Foot, Adonijah 130
Adonijah 130
Fowler, Porter 152
Mary 207
Hon. Samuel 155
Jemima 155
Samuel 155
FarroU, Andrew 202
Fenner 95
Forward, E,ev. Justice 191
French, William 196
Forrist, Capt. Thomas 196
E. G 1
Glover, John 109
Gray, Sarah 100
'Edward 201
Garnsey, Isaac 50
Grant, Thankful 152
Gere, Edward 158
Page.
Graves, Joel 189
Abigal 63
Elisha 64
Catherine 64
Edward 64
Edward B 95
Timothy 96
Goodwin, E-ev. D. E 158
Dea. John 208
Gunn, John 144
Gould, Ilev. Vinson 166
Granger, Almira 96
Gilbert, Elizabeth 198
Hills, Jonathan Esq 209
Holyoke, Mary 108
Hale, Octavia 161
Sarah 120
Almira 120
Rev. Enoch 161
Hayden, Josiah. 157
Josiah 158
Hobart, Priscilla 202
Hastings, Hon. John 174
Hunt, Capt. Jared 160
Hayes, Ilev. Joel 176
Hinsdale, Rebeckah 189
Huntington, H. B. H 104
H. S 104
H. M. H 104
Huggins, John 119
Hitchcock, Luke 119
Azubah 198
Hosmer, Thomas 13
H. C 14
H. T 14
Hunt, Deacon Jonathan.. 15
John 16
Jonathan 32
Thankful 32
Elizabeth 37
Dea. Ebenezer 37
Col'n Seth 49
John 49
Esther 49
Sarah 66
Hon. Ebenezer 66
Abner 66
216
INDEX.
Pag'e.
Hunt, Sarah 67
Wm. King 67
Elisabeth 67
Martha H 71
Ebenezer 71
Maria L 71
John 71
Samuel H 71
David 71
Wealthy 71
Luther ' 76
Luther 76
Medad 76
Susan 76
Frederick 77
Ann M 128
Susan A 128
Henshaw, Hon. Samuel... 72
Eliza 72
Martha 72
Hooker, Lucy A 120
Rev. John 20
Sarah 43
John 119
Sarah 119
Richard 120
Clarissa 120
Charles 86
Mary 86
Sarah D 86
Hinckley, Dorothy 78
Hon. SEimuel 79
Dolly A 79
Dolly A 79
Phebe E 79
George 79
Hovkins, Maria 70
^Wille 70
Rev. Samuel 135
^annum Joseph 69
Eliza A 69
HaNvley, Lidia 24
Lieut. Joseph 24
Hon. Joseph 24
Rebeka 24
Hale, Experience 143
Page.
Hale, Hezekiah 143
Holbrook, Pelatiah 21
Hulbert, James 52 i
Mary 52 j
Hall, Jonathan 50 |
Healy, Cap. Joshua 180 }
Hinsdale, Mehuman 182 t
Hawks, Col. John 183 |
EKzabeth 183 j
Hunt, Hon. Jonathan 194 i
Susannah 1 94 I
Gen. Ardad 195 |
SaUy 195 t
Arad 195 j
Hinsdale,, Rebeckah 109 |
Ligols, Abigal 84 j
Ives, Maj. Mathew 151 |
Ingersol, Paul 151
Capt. John 152
LS 53
Judd, Simeon 16
Thomas 18
William 25
Sylvester 159
Hannah 160
Solomon 162
Hophni 162
Rev. Jonathan J 66
Jakubowski, A. A. J. M. . . 100
Judd, Sylvester 166
Jonathan 167
I David 89
Sarah 89
Da\'id 89
Spencer 89
Eliza S 89
Charles S 89
Jack, John 200
Keep, EKzabeth 144
D. J. Esq 209
Jones, William Esq 209
Hannah 210
KeUogg, Mary 133
Anne 154
Jonathan 171
Mary 171
INDEX.
217
Kellogg, Lois ] 7 1
Chester 171
Ira.., wl
Kingsbur^^, Doct. Sam'l. ... 1 24
Jemima 124
Charles L 124
K. 1 14
K.B 17
King, Benjamin io
Hannah 22
Hannah 45
Samuel 45
Thankful 42
Daniel 42
Mary 42
John 77
Rachel 77
Phineas 165
Kingsley, John.
Sarah
Suply
Moses
Mary,
32
33
33
37j
37 1
Marv 45 :
Enos 83 '
Rebecca 83 i
John 1 65 I
Charles P 95
Charles B 95 I
Lathrop, Cap. Thomas.... 185 .
Le Baron, Doc. Lazarus, . . 202 |
Lothrop, Col. Isaac 203 ;
Liman, Livt. John 14
Joseph 14
Moses 15
Eunice 20
L. M 20 ;
Lyman, Martha 28 |
Catherin 28 |
Zadok 29
Gideon Esq 29
Abigal 44
Joseph 44
Jemima 48
Capt. WilHam 50
Sophia H 64
19
Page
L^^nan, EHsha 44
Jonathan H 65
Abigal 77
Henry 73
Thomas 80
Parces 80
Rev. Henry 83
Jonathan 121
Submit 1 55
Capfn Azariah 1 62
Benjamin^ 166
Mary 166
Mindwell 87
Joseph 90
Elizabeth 90
Frances 90
Gen. WiUiam 1 04
Jerusha ; . . 105
Ludden, Nathaniel 105
Lord, Fidelia 1 59
Lord, Rev. Henry 159
Lord, Rev. Chester 158
Loomis, Amos 17
Lewis, Thankful 49
Lankton, John 61
Leonard, Cynthia 137
Tamer.' 137
Marv 137
Harriet 146
Delia 146
Langford, Rachel 87
L. B 87
L. D 88
Mills, Hon. E. H 80
Sarah 80
George F 80
Miller, Livt. John 18
Hannah 19
Abraham 21
Mann, Elias 57
Asenath 58
Mather, Doc. Sam! 30
Martha 31
Mather, William 47
Eunice 47
Elisha 48
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DTDEX.
Joseph..
Jo6ei>h.
Z. S.
A
X«
llo
13^:
17r
1^; 141 Ui 141 142 142 142 179 1-53 152 &^
c-i
94
94
197
172
170
170
1< 5
207
207
63
63
149
1-57
1«I9
: z^-z-— 120
:.rTS 120
:^, U
Wait lo
Sarah 21
Cape John 21
Joseph Esq 24
J<Aa 2o
TBraahrtii %5
P233on5, lieat. 23 ( ;
Capt, Ebenezer 25 i
M«^ 25 f
Mercy 25
Zaniee 25 ,
26
2S'
32 .
John 33 ■
"Wiliiam 50
62!,
Phineas 63 "
Phineas Juju 63
Nancy. 63 ;
John *. 159 ;
Lrdia 160 '
Elizabedi Icvi
Hat. David I65
Eonice 16S J
Moses 96
Pease, Eichard 5 92 ^
Pnnry. Dea- Medad 16 !
Pamerov, Capt John 33 ,
CoL Seth .S4
Mary 37
Lydla 44
Dea-Ebenezer 48-
Phoebe 52
Eachd. 53
Elizabeth 50
Qnartxis 51
Sarah 66
-A.sahel 75
HanT^ah 75
Susannah 75
Minam 75
" 75
76
165
88
179 1 169 P 132
Perk I rift, iiev. Nathan..
Porter, Capt. Moses ....
Elizabeth 1-34
Eleazer 135
INDEX.
:>19 ;
Partridge, Oliver 17-5
Anna 1*5
Park, Gen. Wareham 153
Ph.pniT. Elizabeth. 69
Phelps. Abi^ "20
M.rv -27
Samuel - •
Pvnchon, Edward 113
Wm m 113
Hon. John '11
Amv Ill
TVHiiam HI
Malxitable H'-
Hon. John 11-
ilararare • 1'-
Johii 11^
Bathshua ' 1 -
Phebe H-
John 11-
William 11^
Katherine 1 1-
Hon. J«>^epll 11-
Edward 11-
^lUi;uu 113
Sarah 113
Gev-vrire 1 1-5
Maj. William H^
Lucv 113
Johii H3
Pre>eott. Eb^nexer 2^
Preston. John 17-5
Packarvi. J H 1-0
r Pitkin, AMiliam E>q -06
RusselL Stephen 1 1^
Archelans 1 1^^
Rebekah 131^
K<?v. John '32
R.M S^^
Russell. Rach^ S9
Laurti ^0
RumriU, Susan 1 ^2
Root, John 1^^
Moses 131
Dea. Joseph 1 52
Robbins, Jaae 1^=?
Sellon, Dr. William E 17 1
'[Seymour, S«rahN 1^
St. ♦ * * Noah 13 j
Strong?. Eben ^ -
Et«i ^
Aaron 22
Eitasrn Noah ^5
Jooathan ^~
Elizabeth '-'
Caleb -S
Phebe *S
Rev. J<Keph 1-5S
Jane 1->S
Jonathan S*
Rachel §7
Caleb ^l
Sarah ^*
Sarah ^"^
Edward 97 ^.
Phebe »^ ;
Philip ^\
Julia A ^ t
Elizabeth C 9S I
JuliaM ^ \
Rev Caleb ^
MariaC ^
TheodvKe W :
JuhaA ^\
MarthaA ^'
SarahH ^\
Simeon !•* i
Shepherd Thosnas ^l
'^Catherine ^
Elizabeth ^
Smith. CoL William US t
Jame^B 129
Easii:ne Chileab 131*^
R^T. Jonaihan 13*
Chester 134
Expeiienee ^
Smih, rdxabeth 133 "
Stookbrtd^. EliMbeih . - - • 1-29
Dorothy A 1^
Scott, John 1^
S^o^seant, Thomas 126
Jr.- 1;^
Ellen 1^1
Mary 1^'
Saow, Corddia ^ ,
220
XDEX.
Smeed. Mindwell 4J
Starkweatlier, Charles 62
Roxana 62
Patrr 62
Sites, Mary 116
Ensign Increase 116
Marv 116
Steams, \Villiam A 1 29
Sanborn, Susan 121
Scutt, Capt James 1 26
Elizaberh 126
Sheldon. Katron 16
Dea Thomas 25
Mary So
Ebenezer 3-5
Stokes, Rev. R. S Uo
Sheldon. Xoah 1-50
Stoddard, Rev. Sol 23 i
Esther 31
Hon. John 34
Prudence 34
Hannah 34
Martha 42
Eunice 43
Bavid ... 43
Solomon Esq 43
jj Esther 43
Ij Arthur F 84
M William B 84
David T 84
J i Solomon 100,
! iStebbins, Gideon 26 ;
j j Rowland 54 |
Thc«aas 54
Joseph 54
Joseph 54
Joseph 54
Mary 54
Joseph -54
Eunice 54
Clarissa 53
Festus 1 30
Sherman, Roger 209
Tillotson. Hervev S3
:,Todd, William .'. 62
iThompson, Mary C 1 08
Turner. David
Electa
Achsa
Soda • • ■
Thaver, Sarah
Asa
Tappan, Benjamin .
George
Sarah
Taylo-, Margaret . .
Samuel
Rev. Edward .
Rhoda
Hon. Eldad . . .
Thankful
Ruth
Capt. James —
Beniamin
Tabor. Charlotte S. . Tute. Jonathan . . . .
Amos
Jemima
James
Townsend, Robert .
Upham,
Watson, George . . . Wright, MaryT
Samuel
Sarah
Hezekiah
John
Ajnne
Phebe
Experience . . .
Capt. Xoah . . .
Sarah
Miriam ......
Selah
Esther
Asa
Xoah
Timothy
EKzaberh
Elizabeth M. C.
Asahel
Asahel
Oi I
57 \ 51 I 51 i
159 'i
161 \l
68 1
68 1;
68 j
143 I
150 li
150 i
150
150
150 ,
151 i 154;' 180 ii 100 ii 191 , 194 194 ' 194; 210i|
203 I 17 23 23 30 31 32 33 39 39 39 39 46 46; 55 i 52 {
51 r
72 h 72 ! 72 i
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221
Pa?e.
Wright Henry, 72
Harriet 72
Elizabeth 73
Ephraim 78
Moses 78
I Lieut. Abel 110
! Benjamin 116
Catherine 163
Capt. Stephen 163
Esther 161
Hezekiah 102
Theodore 103
Seth 103
Georgiana 103
Woodbridge, Rev. Timothy 1 74
John 176
Col. Enggles 1 76
Tr\-phena 1 76
Martha 176
"SVarriner, Enos James 12-5
Martha 125
Lieut. James ] 2-5
Thomas 125
Ensn Ebenezer 125
\NTiitfield, Rev. George ... 199
Womer, Eleazer 133
Ware, Wm. H 124
Mary E 124
Westgarre, John 131
Waldo, Clarissa 104
Wamen, Mary 173
Warner, Titus 172
Sarah 179
Daniel 64
Phoebe 64
WTutnev, Sarah W 91
William D 91
Margaretta 02
Alice C 92
Ellen D 92
Mercy 198
Washburn, Rev. Royal. ... 168
WTiitman, Elizabeth' 204
Wait, Ebenezer 19
Simeon 165
Wood, David G 87
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Par* t
Walker, Jacob 174 |
AVhipple, Timothv 198 |
■\Miite,Job '. 73 1
Lewis 7.3 I
Eunice 138 !|
Pcrsis 179 ji
Marv IcO
Wells, Abigal 35
Sarah H 89
Dea. Thomas 184
Obed 186
Williams, Rev. Sol 68
Miranda 58
Julia 59
Mrs. Mar^- 58
Eleazer ." 128
Charlotte 128
Hon. Israel 173
Sarah 174
Col Ephraim 182
Thomas 182
Rev. John 183
Eunice 183 i,
Abigal 183 1;
Webster, John 135 I!
Worthington, Marv 1*^ I
Seth '. 146!!
Capt. Jona 147 |]
Phcebe 147''
Svbil 147
Lucv 148
Job '. 148
John 148
Abia 148
WeUs, Asa 189
Williams, Jervmv R 207
Wood, Obadiah * 205
Williams, Rev. Eliph. D. D. 205
Woodbridge, Content 206
WiUiams, Marv 208
Wolcott, Roser Esq 208
Wright, Sarah 103
Sarah 105
Samuel ^^'^
Yeomans, James 154
ERRATA, UMISSlOiNS, &C.
J. Lyman, p. 135, died and was buried at York, Me.
In annals, p. xi. Rev. E. P. Kogers, now of Augusta, Ga., was pastor of the Edwards Church, from 1844, to 1848.
Methodist Chiux-h organized 1843 ; Rev. W. Ward, first pastor, succeeded by M. Dwight, W. R. Bagnell, C. Baker, and J. W. Mowry.
P. xii. The pastors of the Baptist Church have been Rev. B. WiUard, Abel Brown, Wm. M. DooKttle, H. D. DooHttle, D. M. Crane.
1850. Leeds post-office established, Tho. Musgrave, post-master.
Page 8, for 500, Church, &c. read 100.
Page 57, read his for her, 17th line.
Page 192, 3d line, for employed, read improved.
Page 192, l8th Kne for, of this town, read of Hinsdale, N. H.
Page 57, Mr Josiah Clark, ^Etat 92.
Page 59. Li the 54th year of liis age, under 4th line of Joseph Cook's Epitaph.
Page 62, for June 33, read June 23.
The ancestor of the families of Day, found in Springfield, "West Springfield, South Iladley, and Northampton, was Robert Day, one of the first settlers of Hartford, Conn, who emigrated from England to this country in 1634, and died in 1648, aged 44. His eldest son, Thomas, settled at Spring -.eld, and died Dec. 27, 1711. Most of the families of the name in Springfield, and West Spring- field are descended from liim. His other son, Johx, from whom are descended the families in Soiith Hadley, and Northampton, (with one or two exceptions,) hved in Hartford, and died in that place about 1730. A genealogical register of the numerous des- cendants of Robert Day, among whom is Rev. Jeremiah Day, D. D., late President of Yale College, containing more than two thousand five hundred names, was published at Northampton in 1848, in an octavo pamphlet 130 pages.
N. B. Many mscriptions are in the hands of the compiler, which could not be inserted in this book, but which are reserved for another edition or another volume.
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AMHEKST. Edward Dickinson 5 Aaron Warner A. M. Colton J. S. &/ C. Adams J. R. Cushmaii 'Job Cushman I BOSTON.
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J. Henshaw
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J. W. Clark
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Charles A. Mann
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