Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Cemeteries NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Dedication ~ Dedicated to Dr. Wallace James Downhill and his wife, Ada Jennie Elmer, my Father and Mother, who, for thirty-three years, 1944 -1977, in Veterinary Practice served the people of Hampshire County with the Animal Aid Hospital located at 436 North King Street, Northampton, MA. The towns featured in the work by Bridgman, that follows, served by them were Northampton, Hadley, Haydenville, Wlliamsburgh, Westhampton, Easthampton, Southampton, Amherst, Hatfield, South Hadley, Chesterfield. Ada Elmer Downhill is a 9th generation descendant of Edward Elmer a founder of Northampton in 1654. They rest in North Meadows Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin County, MA. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Edward(1), Edward(5), Hezekiah(10), Samuel(23), Gad(70), Luther(223), Andrew(431), Walter(760), Herman, Ada-10th generation. transcribed by Sue Downhill, sudown@cwnet.com(modified 20 Apr 2002) "Inscriptions on the Grave Stones in the Grave Yards of Northampton and of Other Towns in the Valley of the Connecticut, as Springfield, Amherst, Hadley, Hatfield, Deerfield, &c. with Brief Annals of Northampton" Transcribed by Thomas Bridgman, Northampton, Mass., Published by Hopkins, Bridgman & Co. 1850. 227 pages. A Facsimile Reprint Published 1996 by Heritage Books, Inc., 1540 E Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, MD 20716, 1-800-398-7709 ISBN 0-7884-0590-X Transcribed exactly as they appear in the book. General Information submitted by Sue Downhill sudown@cwnet.com Bridgman states himself that these are not all the stones in the graveyards. quote: page 222 ERRATA, OMISSIONS, &C. N.B. Many inscriptions 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. end quote. No cemetery names were used as these were for the old burying yards and many of the cemeteries we know today were not in existence in 1850. There are similar names in different towns, it is suggested that you check the page number for the name of the town where person is buried, to confirm the person you are searching for. Note caution for index. After typing the manuscript I believe Bridgman's project was for genealogical purposes, he concluded with a list of sponsors, many having the same surname as the stones, we can see persons closer to 1850 that were interested in transcribing stones many of which were already 150 years old. Brackets [ - ] inserted by this transcriber to clarify or correct original work. All errors indicated by Thomas Bridgman have been incorporated into this transcription so as not to be lost on another page. Towns as they appear in the book. Town pages Northampton 13 - 105 Springfield 109 - 130 Hadley 131 - 135 West Springfield 136 - 142 Longmeadow 143 - 145 Agawam 146 - 148 Westfield 149 - 156 Haydenville 157 Williamsburgh 157 - 159 Westhampton 159 - 162 Easthampton 163 - 164 Southampton 165 - 167 Amherst 167 - 173 Hatfield 173 - 175 South Hadley 175 - 177 Chesterfield 178 - 180 Deerfield 181 - 184 Bloody Brook 185 - 188 Greenfield 188 - 189 Montague 190 Bernardston 190 Belchertown 191 Vernon, Vermont 191 - 195 Guildford, VT. 195 Westminster, VT. 196 - 198 Brattleboro, VT. 198 - 199 Newburyport 199 Concord 200 Dorchester 200 Plymouth 201 - 204 Danvers 204 East Hartford, Conn. 205 - 208 Windsor, Conn. 208 New Haven, Conn. 209 - 210 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. [Thomas Bridgman] 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 the after Oct. of that year no more burial should be on that spot, and the present yard was selected for that purpose. 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 Centaph 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, he believes, will be highly interesting, not only to the inhabitants of those towns and vicinity, but throughout the Commonwealth. In the list will 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 aptriot 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 ancestry. DANIEL STABBINS. GEORGE E. DAY, Pastor Edwards' Church, Northampton. RUFUS ELLIS, Pastor 2d Congregational Church, " HENRY BURROUGHS, Rector St., Johns' Church, " D. M. CRANE, Pastor Baptist Church, " THOMAS MARCY, Pastor M. E. Church, " E. Y. SWIFT, Pastor 1st Congregational Church, " [M.E. stands for Methodist Episcopal] ---- Hadley, Aug 7, 1850. I approve of the design of Mr. Bridgman's Book, and trust it will secure the favor and patronage of many in this section of the country. JOHN WOODBRIDGE, D. D. Pastor First Church in Hadley. ---- Northampton, 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 Mr. Bridgman's work. I should think such a work would have a rather large sale. EDWARD HITCHCOCK, D.D., LL.D. President of Amherst College. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email B} page v BRIEF ANNALS OF NORTHAMPTON. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Northampton, at the foot of Mount Holyoke, is generally re- garded as the most beautiful village in the valley of the Connect- icut, perhaps in New England. 1653. Certain Inhabitants of Springfield, 24 in number, peti- tioned the Gerneral Court for liberty to make a settlement at Non- atuck, about 15 miles up the river, representing that the place was 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- wottoge, and Norwotuck. 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, Peowongenug is also writ- ten Pewongenuck. Rev. John Eliot uses the 'Indian word Noau- tuck, as meaning, in the midst of the River.' By its windings the meadows of Northampton, Hadley, and Hatfield are in the midst of the River. 1653. Sept. 24. John Pynchon bought Nonatuck of the Indians; a large tract on the west side of the Connecticut River, including Northampton and other towns. The Sachems, of Chiefs, who signed the deed, were Chickwallopp, or Wawhillowa, Nenessehalant, Nissicohee, and Paquahalant. The witnesses were Elizur Holyoke, Henry Burt, Thomas Coop- er, and Thomas Stebbins. The payment was 100 fathom of wam- pum, 10 coats, the plowing of 16 acers, and a few small presents. As he made the purchase in behalf of the petitioners, he as- signed the land to them in 1662. In Nobember certain regula- tions were made concerning those, who should go up in the next spring to settle at 'Nallwottoge.' page vi 1654, May 9. Two settlements being proposed, Pynchon, Hol- yoke, and Samuel Chapin, by appointment of the General Court, laid out the bounds of the first settlement at Nonatuck, extend- ing from the little meadow (Hatfield) to the Great Falls, and 9 miles back, and west from the river. Mount Holyoke is probably named after Mr. Elizur Holyoke. The town is now commenced and this may be regarded as the date of the first settlement. Of the 24 petitioners, only 7 were among the settlers, -namely, Robert Bartlett, William Clark, Edward Elmer, John Gilbert, William Janes, William Miller, and Thomas Root. Others came from Windsor, Hartford, and Dorchester. The name of North- hampton was adopted. Nov. 18. The first marriage, David Burt and Mary Holton. 1665. May 2. The first birth; Ebenezer, son of Joseph and Mary Parsons. May 30, James Bridgman born. 1656. Jan. 14 The first death, James, son of James and Sarah Bridgman. In this year there were nine births. Among the set- tlers were Joseph Parsons, Isaac Sheldon, and Samuel Allen. 1657, June 25. A town meeting was held, a grant of land was made to Joseph Parsons and Samuel Allen. It was agreed to procure a minister. Measures taken to protect the indians from the evils of intoxicating drinks. July 30. Lampancho, sachem, sold to the town Pewongenug for 30 shillings; this was included in the former purchase. 1658. The first meeting to raise money to defray town expen- ses, amounting to 130 dollars, 110 of which were for ministerial services. It was agreed to allow Rev. Mr. Mather, as a salary, about 350 dollars a year. He began to preach here in July. Oct. 17. The title to Capawonk, the little meadow in Hatfield, relinquished on condition of a settlement by the next May on both sides of the river, - in Hatfield and Hadley. 1661, June 18. The church was gathered; and the first minis- ter, Eleazer Mather, son of Rev. Richard Mather of Dorchester, was ordained. The seven 'pillars' of the church, the seven men, first organized as a church, - were David Wilton, William Clark, John Strong, Henry Cunliffe, Henry Woodward, Thomas Root, and Thomas Hanchet; John Strong, was the ancestor of the late Governor Strong; Henry Woodward was the ancestor of the late Dr. Samuel B. Woodward. John Stebbins and others appointed to build a meeting house, 42 feet square, at an expense not exceed- ing 150 pounds. The firs militia company organized. The buri- als, after October, no longer on meeting house hill, but in the pres- ent cemetery. Woratuck, or Hadley was settled, long called Now Town. The word may be the same as Norwattuck. 1662. The follow are the names of the inhabitants, eight years after the settlement: -Geo. Alexander, Samuel Allen, Alex. Alvord, Edward Baker, Robert Bartlett, Thomas Bascom, James pagevii Bridgman, John Broughton, David Burt, Joshua Carter, William and Nathaniel Clark, Aaron Cook, Henry Cunliff, widow Curtiss, Nathaniel Dickinson, Alex. Edwards, achery Field, Thomas Ford, Rich. Goodman, David and Thomas Hanchet, William and John Hannum, Robert Hayward, William Holton, William and John Hulbert, Jona. Hunt, Ralph Hutchinson, John Ingersoll, Wiliam Janes, John King, Geo. Langton, Walter Lee, William and Thomas Lewis, Rich. John, and Robert Lyman, Thomas Ma- son, Eleazer Mather, John Miller, Joseph Parsons, Nathaniel Phelps, Medad Pomery, Thomas and John Root, Thomas Salmon, Isaac Sheldon, William Smead, Christopher Smith, John Stebbins, John and Thomas Strong, and J. Strong, jun. Geo. Sumner, Mrs. Williams, Ensign Wilton, Thomas Wolldford, Samuel Wright, and S.W. jun. and Henry Woodward. Such is the connexion of families, that Rev. W. Allen of N. is a descendant not only of Samuel Allen; but, also by his father, of Thomas Ford, John Strong, Isaac Sheldon, Joseph Parsons, and Thomas Woodford; 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 diorderly behavior on the Sabbath. 1665. Deacon Samuel Wright died, from whom descended the late Governor Silas Wright of New York. 1667. A court House erected. 1669. July 24. Rev. E. Mather died; during his ministry there wee 71 church 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 Philip's war began. Robert Bartlett, Thomas Hol- ton, Mary Earle, Samuel Mason, Praisever Turner, and 9 other were killed by the Indians. Hadley was attacked, but the people under Gen. Goffe 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 were John Miller, Thomas Roberts, Joseph Fowler, William Howard, and John Foster. Perhaps some were 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 fight. 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. page viii 1679 Up to this year more than 100 curch member has been admitted. 1683. A great revival of religion; also in 1690, and 1712. 1684. Died Nehemiah Allen, the ancestor of Ge. Eathan Alle. 1689. The town palisaded from half a mile to a mile square. 1692. A fine of 12 pence imposed for every non-attendance up- on a town meeting. 1694. A salary of £40 to the schoolmaster for the next twenty years. 1695. Mr. Stoddard relinquished all debt of the town to him. 1697. An order for a foot bridge over Mill River 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- 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. 1703. Jan. 17. Col. John Pynchon died. A sermon by Mr. Stoddard on his death was published. 1704. Capt. John Taylor, and 10 of the name of Janes, and 10 others killed by the Indians at Paskhommuck, at the foot of Mount Tom. Killed at Deerfield Mrs. Williams, daughter of the Rev. E. Mather. 1706. The number of church members was 96. 1708. Joseph and Samuel Parsons killed by the Indians. 1711. Samuel Strong jr. also killed by them. 1712. A Grammar school ordered to be supported for 20 years; it has never been discontinued. To this 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 ar 20 shillings a thousand feet. 1715. An alms house erected on meeting house hill. 1720. Elder Preserved Clap died. 1717. 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 church 630. Of the sermons of Rev. Mr. Williams of Hatfield, and of Mr. Edwards on his death the town requested copis 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 members was 620. 1737. The new meeting house, 70 by 46 feet, built on meeting page ix house hill, near the old one, with a steeple: it lasted till 1812. 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 religion: revival in 150 congregations. 1746. From 1729 to this year, Mr. Edwards being the minister, the admissions into the church were 495. 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. He was the last of between 50 and 60 deaths by Indians, as states on the records of the town. 1748. Co. John Stoddard, a man of great influence in public affairs, died in Boston. The number of polls, and estates about 350. 1750, June 22. Mr. Edwards was 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 ministry in Northampton. The cause of his removal was his maintenance of the principle, that the Lord's supper is designed for those, who in the judgment of charity are true christians; in opposition ot Mr. Stoddard's views, who regarded it as a converting ordinance. The church now adopt the principle, for which the rejected him. 1753, Dec. 5. Rev. John Hooker was ordained; he died of the small pos Feb. 6, 1777. Southampton was incorporated as a sep- arate district; Rev. Jonathan Judd, had been the minister of this 2d precinct since 1743: he died 1803. 1755, August 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 Hawley was published, in which he humbly acknowledged his sin in the efforts, which he made for the removal of Mr. Edwards; and he also expressed his belief, the 'the town and church' were lying under 'great guilt in the sight of God,' for which 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. 6. Elisha Alvord gave a deed of a lot in the center of Northampton, 'To the Inhabitants of the County of Hamp- shre' in consideration of 130 pounds paid by Ebenezer Hunt, Timothy Dwight, Jr., Seth Pomeroy, Caleb Strong, Solomon Stod- dard, Samuel Clark, Ephriam Wright, William Lyman, Seth Ly- page x man, John King, Samuel Parsons, Jonathan Allen, Selah Wright, Joseph Allen, Joseph Cook, Joseph Lyman, Benj. Sheldon, Jr., Quartus Pomeroy, Elisha Lyman, Gideon Clark, John Hodge, Hezekiah Russell, Thomas Bridgman, Elijah Southwell, Asahel Clapp, Abner Barnard, Daniel Hitchock, W., Mather, Lefi Shepherd, Eliphaz Strong, Seth Clapp, Elnathan Wright, Joesph Parsons, Haines Kingsley, Timothy Parsons, Anson and Enos Kings- ley Asa Wright, Josiah Parsons, Jr., Titus King, Oliver Lyman, Elihu Lyman, Elkanah Burt, Ebenezer Clapp, Elihu Clark, Pliny Pomeroy, Abijah Wait, John Parson, Jr., Simeon and Jos. Clapp, Joseph Hutchins, Lemuel Lyman, David Lyman, Elias Lyman, Jr., and Asahel Danks of Northampton and Sam'l Fairfield of Hatfield. The land, thus purchased by the principal inhabitants of North- ampton, was by them given to the County, expressly for but two objects, 'for the purpose of a Green or Common, and for erecting a court House, of Court Houses theron.' Very improperly, by some mistake, the County Court was in- duced to license in 1816 the Selectmen to erect a Town Hall on this Lot, close to the Court House, to the great injury of the beau- ty of its situation, -to the inconvenience of the inhabitants of the County, who frequent the Courts, and to the destruction in part of the Small Public Green in the very center of the Town. It is understood, that the County Commissioners have full power to revoke the License, which was given in disregard of the provis- ions of the Alvord Deed, and to order the removal of the old Town Building from the County Lot, and to restore the site of it to the use of the County as a 'green or common.' Respectable memo- rialists of variousTowns in the County have already presented the subject to consideration. We may expect, that as intelligent and worthy men, the express guardians of the rights of the Coun- ty, they will do their duty. -In the mean while, the Town has an opportunity voluntarily to pursue the path of justice and honor, and to restore the land to the sole uses, for which the former Fa- thers of the Town, the ancesors of most of the present inhabitants, purchased it and gave it 'to the inhabitants of the County.' The Town having erected a new and elegant Town Hall on a different lot, has no longer an occasion for the old building, as a Town Hall, and can use it only to rent or to save a little expense; and if, by possibility, they could now legally hold it, yet they could not in justice to the County and with a sentiment of honor to the memory of their Fathers.-As we have to do at present with the grave yard, we will say, it would be strange, if any worth man in Northampton, out of economy, should rob the grave yard of his Father's Monument to make it a stepping stone to the door of his house. 1771, April 30. Died Col. Tim. Dwight, grandfather of Presi- dent Dwight. page xi 1775. Dr. Wm. Mather, and Rev. J. Hunt of Boston died. 1778, June 6. Rev. Solomon Williams was ordained: he was in theministry 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. 1785. Easthampton was incorporated as a district; and as a town in 1809. Rev. Payson Williston, yet living was ordained in July, 1787. 1788, March 10. Joseph Hawley, Esq. died, a grandson of Rev. Mr. Stoddard. He was a distinguished lawyer, and statesman. 1790. The population was 1628; in 1800, it was 2100; in 1810, it was 2631; in 1850 it was 5309. 1801. March, a great flood. 1805, Jan. 5. Phebe, wife of Noah Parsons, died; she was the daughter of Wn. Bartlett, and at the age of four or five years was a conver, as was stated by Mr. Edwards in one of his books. 1806. Sarah, relict of S. Baker, died, aged ninety-eight. 1809. Widow Margaret Bust, 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, aged 74. Hes 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, till Dec. 6, 1829; Rev. Oliver Stearns, Nov. 9, 1831 to March 31, 1839; Rev. John S. Dwight, May 20, 1840 to 1841; and Rev. Rugus 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. John Todd, now of Pittsfield, Rev. John Mitchell, Rev. E.P. Rogers, now of Augusta, Ga., from 1844 to 1848, and . Rev. Geo. E. Day, the present Minister, ordained Jan. 12, 1848. 1834. Rev. Solomon Williams died, aged 82. His Colleagues page xii who are now living, though not in Northampton, were Rev. Dr. Mark Tucker, from Mar 10, 1824, 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. 1843. Methodist church organized; Rev. W. Ward, first pastor, succeeded by M. Dwight, W.R. Bagnell, C. Baker, and J.W. Mowry. April 15-18. A great flood on the Connecticut. The number of members in the first church was 515. 1845. Connecticut River Rail Road from Springfield to North- hampton was opened. Nov. 19. Rev. E. Y. Swift ordained over the first church. 1846. Nov. 24. Rail Road to Greenfield opened. The pastors of the Baptist Church have been Rev. B. Willard, Abel Brown, Wm. M. Doolittle, H.D. Doolittle. Rev. D.M. Crane took the charge of the Baptist Church. 1847. Round Hill Water Cure opened by Dr. Denniston; now under Dr. Hall. Rev. Dr. C. J. Tenney, formerly Minister of Newport, and of Wethersfield, died, aged 67. Joseph Lyman, formerly High Sheriff, died, aged 80. He gave the town the lot for the Boy's High School. Dr. Charles L. Segur died, aged 85. 1848. Dr. Denniston's new Water Cure Establishment opened. June. Nine children of Benjamin Tappan, who died in 1831, aged 83, met from different States at Northampton - Benjamin, John, Arthur, Charles, Lewis, &c., at the agerage age of 68 years; all living in 1850, at the average of more than 70 - and unequalled family longevity. John Tappan gave his father's estate for a fe- male school. 1849. Dr. Munde's Water Cure. New Town Hall erected. 1850. Dr. Samuel B. Woodward died. June 22. A cenotaph erected by Dr. Daniel Stebbins to Jona- than Edwards, 100 years after his dismission. Methodist Meeting House bult. Rev. Tho. Marcy pastor. Leeds post-office established, Tho. Musgrave, post-master. Nov. 20 Philip Princeley, an Irishman, 104 years old, retain- ing his sight, and hearing, and mental powers, and able to do a little work in spinning. 1850. From 1654 to 1850, the whole number of Births, 3911; Marriages, 1538; Deaths, 4830. The record is imperfect. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email C} page 13 Northampton EPITAPHS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Go where the ancient pathway guides, See where our sires laid down Their smiling babes, their cherished brides, The patriarchs of the town; Hast thou a tear for buried love? A sigh for transient power? All that a century left above, Go, read it in an hour." -- HOLMES. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 east, is much defaced by time, and all that is legible are the following letters and figures. CAP E G 8y D M 8 1683 or 1685 It is supposed to have been, Cap. E. Gray, [or Elisha Graves], Died May 8, 1683 or 1685. ---- THOMAS HOSMER AGED 83 yERS HE Dyed APRILL 12 1687 ---- LIEVTEN WILLIAM CLARKE AGED 81 yEARS D.Ed IVLy 19 1 90 ---- page 14 Northampton C.H. AGED 17 yEA RS WHO DyED IN IVLy ANO 1690 ---- T. H ---- LIVtENAN iHON LIMAN AGED 66 yEAR Dyed Augst the 20th 1690 ---- HERE LyETH THE BODy OF MAIOR Aaron Cook Aged Abovt 80 years WHO Dyed SEP the V ANNODOM 1690 ---- ____ ||I.K || ||____|| This stone is on the east side of the old burying yard, and is about two feet square. ---- JOSEPH LIMAN SoN oF JOHN LIMAN AGED 21 yEARS DyEd FEBRY 18 1691 ---- Mr HENRY bVRT DyEd SEPt 26 1735 AGED 75 yEAR ---- page 15 Northampton DEACON IONAthAN HUNT AGED 54 yEARS HE DyED SEPt 29 1691 ---- HER LyES - INTERD THE-BoDy oF MOS ES-LyMON WHo DyEd THE 28 oF FEB RUARY IN THE 38 yEAR oF HIS AGE IN THe yEAR 1701 ---- EXPERANC Parsons Da vghter oF EB & HA WRIGHT WH DyeD IVNE 5 INye 20ye oF HER AGE 1715 ---- Here lies intered the Body of Benjamen King, of Northampton, who dyed IANVRy 20 1718 in the 44th year of his AGE ---- WAIT ye WIFE of MoSES _______ PERSONS DyEd oN SEPt ye 9 1731 AGEd 20 yEAR ---- page 16 Northampton HERE LyETH the Body of MR John Hunt Who DyED April ye 15th A D !713 in the 45th year of His Age ---- HERE LyETH THE BODy oF SAMVEl BARTLETT who DyED oN FEBVARy 26 IN THE 73 yEAR oF HIS AGE. annodomini 1711 ---- HERE LyETH THE Body oF SARAH BARTLETT who dyed IANVRY 17 in^& yEAR oF HER AGE annodomini 1716 ---- HERE LyETH THE Body of DEACON MEDAD pVMRY WHO DyED DECEMBER 30 1716 IN THE 79 yEAR oF HIS AGE ---- KATRON SHELDon DyEd oN NOVR yE 9 1727 AGEd 16 yEAR ---- SIMEON JUDD Note, - On the east side, near the new Town tomb. ---- page 17 Northampton Herelieth Intered The Body of Deacon Samuel Allin, Who Died March ye 29th, 1739, in the 64th year of his age. Father of Joseph A. and Grandfather of Rev. Thomas A. of Pittsfield, Mass., Rev. Solomon A. of Northampton, Mass., and Rev. Moses A. of Georgia, who died at Savannah in the Revolu- tionary war. ---- IN MEMORTy oF MRs MARY ye WIFE oF MR Ebenezer Wright who died the 15 of April 1748 aged 65 yEARS ---- ========== || || || B K || || || ========== Note. - A dark colored stone about 20 inches high on the east front of the Old Burying Ground. ---- HERE LIES ye Body of MR NATH. II Curtis who died August 18 1749 * * * * * yEAR oF * * * * * ---- IN MEMORY of MR AMOS LOO mis who DIED SEPt 10th 1756 in the 25 yEAR of his AGE [Loomis entered here for archive search help.] ---- page 18 Northampton HERE Lyes THE Body of MERCY CLARK The wife of Joseph Clark, the Daughter of Ebenezer & Mary Wright Jun. who Dyed February ye 14 1735 in the 22 year of her Age. Note. -The first person that died in Northampton. west precinct. ---- Here lieth the Body of Mrs Rachel ye wife of Mr Gr D * * ark who Died Sep. 7 A D 1*49 in ye 26 year of her Age. [Clark ent. here for arch sch hlp, as it is ent. in the bk index. Also, from N'ampton Deaths-Rachel w/o Gideon 9/7/1749] ---- Here lie ye Body of Mr. Thomas Judd Who Died Decembr ye 31 Anno Dom 1749 In ye 59 yEAR of his age. ---- In Memory of Lievt John Miller who Died April 30 1758 Aged 58 years. ---- Ensign NOAH ST * * * Note. - This stone is broken, and lies on the ground near the east front of the yard. [No ST___ listed in index, only ST * * *. Poss. STrong. Future posting on pgs 45.] ---- pg 19 Northampton This in Memory of Mrs. Hannah Relick of Lieut. John Miller who Died Nov 16th 1762 In the 62 year of her Age. ---- Here is buried ye Body of Joseph Bascom son of Mr. Joseph Bascom, who died Febr 15 Anno Dom 1749-50 aged 12 years. ---- In Memory of Mr. Ebenezer Wait Died. October 4, 1775 in ye 44th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Capt Preserved Clap who died October 11 1757/8 in ye 83d year of his age. ---- NATHANIE ALEXANDER Dyed oN Noviemr ye 10 1725 AGED 49 yEAR IOHn HIS SONsS ---- page 20 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Mehetabel ye widow of Capt Preserved Clap, who died Octr 1, 1767 in ye 85 year of her age. ---- Here lies the Rev. John Hooker Who died of the small pos, 6 February, 17777, in the 49 year of his ministry. In him an excellent and cultivated genius, graceful elocution, engaging manners, and the temper of the gospel united to form an able and faithful minister, and to render him exemplary band beloved in all the relations of life. The affectionate people of his charge, in remembrance of his many amiable and christian virtues, erected this monument to his memory. ---- Her lyes Intered the body of Eunice Lyman daughter to Benjamin and Thank ful Lyman of North hampton who dyed Iune 1, 1720 in the fourteen year of her age. ---- M. L The above is on a stone about 18 inches square, the letters 3 1/2 inches. ---- AbIGAIl WIFE oF NATHl PHELPS DyED oN IaNR yE 1723/4 AGED *27 yERS. ---- page 21 Northampton HERE LyEth ye BODY oF AbIGAll ye WIFE SAMVl FAIRFEFIELD Who DyEd oN IENr XIII 1726 AGEd 27 yEAR AND PRVDENCE FAIR FIELD DyED on IENr XX 1726 AT 13 DAYS OLD. ---- Abraham Miller dyed on Febr the 7 1727 aged 58 years. ---- Sarah ye wife of Cap. Iohn Persons dyed on April ye 15 1728 age 69 years. ---- CAPt IOHN PERSONS, DyEd oN APRl ye 19 ANNOd 1728 AGd 79 yEAR. ---- Here lyeth the body of Pelatiah Holbroo k who died on the 12 Nouember 17-8. in the 22 year of his age. ---- page 22 Northampton EbENr STRONG DyED oN ye 9 oF IVNE 1725 AGED 17 yEARS. ---- Here lies Intered the body of Beni amin King of Northampton who died Ianuary 20th 1718 in the 44th year of his age. ---- Hannah wife Eliam King dyed on Oct 10 (1723) aged 27 yEAR. ---- EbENR bVRT DyE IN IVNE 1728 AT 5 YEAR oLd. ---- Mr EbENr STRONG DyEd oN Nor ye 12 1729 AGEd 59 yEAr. ---- AARON STR ONG DyEd AVGt 2 1732 AGEd 12 yEAR EbENr SON. ---- page 23 Northampton Here is intered The Body of the Rev. Mr. Solomon Stoddard A M Sometime fellow of Harvard College, Pastor of ye Church in Northampton, N.E. for near 60 years, who departed this Life 11 February 1729 and in the 86 year of his age; A Man of God, an able Minister of the New Testament, singularly qualified for that sacred Office and faithful therein; A light to the Churches in general, a peculaiar blessing to this; Eminent for the holiness of his life, as remarkable for his peace at death. ---- SAMVELL WRIGHT DyEd oN OCtr ye 7 1732 AGEd 49 yEAR SAMl SoN. ---- SARAH WIFE OF Mr SAMl WRIGHT DyEd APR; ye 4 1732/3 AGEd 76 yEAR. ---- Mr SAMl CLARK DyEd oN AVGSt ye 5 1729 AGEd NER 76 yEAR WHO bVRYd 4 SONs AND 5 DAVGHT,rs. ---- HERE LIETH THE body of LIEU,T IOHN PARSONS who died Sept 14 1746 in the 73 yEAR of HIS AGE. ---- page 24 Northampton Joseph Parsons Esq Died Nov 29 1722 or (1729) in the 83d year of age. ---- LIDIA Wife of IOSEP HAWLEY Esq who Dyd Oct 28th 1732 in ye 76 yr oF Her Age. ---- Here lyeth the Body of Lient Joseph Hawley who dyed June ye 1 A D 1735 in the 53d year of his age. ---- This Monument Erected By Joseph Clarke To the Memory of Hon Joseph Hawley Esq. who died March 10 1788 ---- Here lies Mrs. Rebeka Hawley who died Jany 2d 1766 in ye 81st year of Her age She was ye widow Mr Joseph Hawley decsd at the right hand of whom she is intered And dautr oF Revd Soll Stoddard. Earth's highest station ends in here he lies, And dust to dust concludes her noblest song. ---- EBEn EDWARDs Dyd oN OCr 11 1723 AGEd 2 yEAE. ---- {Email D} pg 25 Northampton MR. WILLIAM Judd Died May 6 1755 in the 57 year of his Age. ---- DEcon Thos Shelden Dyd oN IVAE ye 7th 1775 AGE 63 yEARS. ---- LYETH HERE THE BODy oF IOHN PARSONS ESQ who Decesed NOVEMBER ye 29 A D 1729 AGED 83 yEARS. ---- HERE LyETH THE BODy oF MRS ELISABETH PAR SONS RELiCK oF IOSEPH PARSONS ESQ wHo DyED MAy ye 11 A D 1736 AGED 89 yEARS. ---- HERE is BuRiED THE BODy oF CAPTAIN EBENEZER PARSONS who Died Jyly the 1st 1744 IN ye 69th yEAR of his AGE. ---- HERE LiES ye BO Dy oF MR MOSES PARS * * * WHO DIED IANuARy 3 1745 AGED 37 yEARS. ---- pg 26 Northampton MRSMERCy WiFE oF CAPt EBENEZER PARSONS Di- ED NOVRMb 1st 1753 AGED 68 yEARS. ---- EuNICE, DAuTr of MOSES PAR SONS DIED A PRIL 17 1755 in the 18 yEAR oF HER AGE. ---- In Memory of Mr. Benjamin Alvord who died Octo 22d 1772 aged 77 years. ---- Here Lveth the Body of GIDEON STEBBENS the Son of LEuft BEniAmin & MRS MARy STEBBENS who DyED APRIL ye 6th 1734 AGED 20 yEARS. ---- Mr. Daniel Alexander Died April 29th 1752 in his 42 year. ---- MARY PERSONS Dyd oN MAy 9 1723 AGED * * * ---- pg 27 Northampton MARy ye WIFE oF SAM PHELPS DyED oN NOVr ye 29 1729 AGd 44 yEAR. ---- HERE LIETh THE BODy oF MR SAMUEL PHELPS who Died Decembr ye 9th 1745 AGED 65 yEARS. ---- THERE LIES THE Here lieth the Body of Mr. John Body of Mrs. Sarah Alexander who Alexander who died Decembr Died November the 31st 1733 the 3d 1732 in ye 89th year in ye 83d year of his age. of her age. ---- Here lieth the Body of Mr. John Alexander who Died June 24 A D 1748-9 aged 77 years. ---- Mrs. Rebeckah Clark the daughter of Deacon Josiah and Mrs. Mary Clark who joyfully departed this life April 11th 1776 in the 22nd 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. ---- page 28 Mr Samuel | Mrs Hannah King Died | King Died December 31| February 13 A D 1733 | A D 1732/3 in ye 44th | in ye 40th year of | year of his age | her age. ---- IN MEMORYy oF MARTHA ye WIFE ITHAMER CLARK Who DIED IunE THE 27 1744 IN THE 29th 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 19 years ---- In Memory of Mrs Catherine Lyman Consort of Gideon Lyman Esq. who died March 15 1791 in the 90th year of her age. ---- pg 29 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Zadok Lyman who died Oct. ye 14th 1754 aged 35 years. ---- In Memory of Gideon Lyman Esq. who died April 3rd AD 1775 aged 75 years. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Clark Consort of Mr. William Clark who died Nov 25 1798 in the 75th year of her age. 'My living friends when this you view, 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. 15th 1776 in the 60th year of his age. and of Mrs. Jerusha Prescott wife of Mr. Ebenezer Prescott who died in this Town Oct. 15th 1779 in the 56th year of her age. 'Life makes the soul dependant on the dust Death gives her wings to mount above the spheres.' ---- pg 30 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Rachel Barnard who died Dec. 11 1790 in the 61st year of her age. ---- In Memory of Captn Roger Clap who died Jan 9 Anno Dom 1762 The Memory of the Just is blessed. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Dr. Samuel Mather who died April 29th 1779 in the 74th 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. ---- page 31 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Esther Stoddard The virtuous wdo and Relict of the Revd Mr. Solomon Stoddard formerly Pastor of the Church in this Town who died Febry 10th AD 1736 in the 92d year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Martha Mather widow and Relict of Samuel Mather Esq. who died Dec. 2 1785 in the 78th year of her age. 'Time was like you she life possessed, 'And time shall be when you shall rest.' ---- Im 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 IOHN WRIGHT WHO DIED FEB 8th 1749/8 IN THE 62 yEAR oF HIS AGE. ---- page 32 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Anne wife of Mr. Eliphaz Wright who died Jan. 11th 1785 in the 34th year of her age. BOHAN DIED Sept 13, 1784 aged 8 months Anne di- ed Jan3d 1785 A GED 2yEARS AND 11 MONTHS. ---- Mrs. HANNAH WIFE oF Mr. ABRAHAM MILLER THEN ye WIFE oF LIEVT IOHN PARSONS DECEASED DIED NOV 9 1758 AGED 77 yEARS ---- Here lies buried the Body of Mr. John Kingsley who died July 7th 1742 in the 76th year of his age. ---- Buried here ye Bodies of Jonathan & Thankful Hunt children of Deacon Jonathan Hunt who were killd by Lightning July 5 1769 In ye 15 yEAR of his age & ye 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 * * * * * ---- page 33 Northampton Captain John Pomeroy who died March 3 1760 In the 32nd year OF HIS AGE DEATH and the GRAVE without any ORDER. ---- Here is buried the Body of Mrs. Sarah Kingsley who died June ye 20 1744 in the 77th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Suply ye son of Lieut Suply & Mrs. Elisabth Kings ley who died Octo ye 3d 1736 aged 20 days. ---- Here lieth the Body of Lieut John Parsons who died Sept. 4 1746 in the 73 year of his AGE. ---- IN MEMORY oF MRS PHEBE WIFE oF MR IOHN WRIGHT WHo DIED NOV 13 1753 IN HER 39 yEAR ---- page 34 Northampton In Memory of the Hon. John Stoddard Esq. who was born in Northampton Feb. 11th 1681 and died at Boston June 19th 1748 in the 67th year of his age. and entombd there And In Memory of his virtuorus wdo and Relict Mdm Prudence Stoddard who was born at Weathersfield March 4th 1699 and died at Northampton September 11th 1780 and lies here interd and of their infa- nt daughter Hannah Stoddard born on the 13th Octr 1742 and died the first of Augst following and lieth at her Mothers feet. ---- HERE LIES ye BO Dy oF MOSES PARSONS who died January 3 1745/6 aged 37 years. ---- SACRED to the MEMORY of Col. SETH POMEROY who died in the ARMY of the UNITED STATES at PEEKSKILL FEB 19th 1777 IN THE 71st 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 drum and flags with B.G. on them. ---- page 35 Northampton Mrs. Mary the widow of Ensign Ebenezer Shel don Died Nov 10 1767 In the 88th yEAR oF her AGE. ---- In Memory of Mr. Edward Baker who di- ed March 4th 1758 in ye 73d year of his age. ---- IN MEMORY of ENSIGN EBENEZER SHELDON WHO DIED MARCH ThE 18 A D 1755 AGED 77 yEAR ---- MRS ABIGAL THE Consort oF ENSIGN EBENEZER WELLS oF DEERFIELD DIED March 18 1772 AGED 80 yEARS. ---- IN MEMORY oF SuPPLY ----CLAP wHo DIED Oct 11 1784 IN THE 63 yEAR oF HIS AGE. HIS DAuGr HANNAH DIED SEP 14 1777 IN THE 9th yEAR oF HER AGE. ---- page 36 Northampton Sacred to the Memory of the Rev David Brainerd A FAITHFUL AND Laborious Missionary to the Stockbridge, Delaward, and Susquehannah Tribes of Indians who died in this Town Oct 10 1747 AE 32. ---- REV. JONATHAN EDWARDS. The American Divine, Born Oct. 5, 1703. Ordained Colleague Pastor with Rev. Solomon Stoddard, in this town, Feb. 15, 1727, Dismissed June 22, 1750. Died of Small Pox in New Jersey March 22, 1758 Rev. Thomas Chalmers, D. D. The Scotch Divine and Projector of the free Church, Died of Apoplexy, May 30, 1847, in his 67th year. "God is Love." Note. - This monument was erected June, 1850, Just 100 years after his dismissal. ---- Jerusha Daughter of Jonathan and Sarah Edwards Born April 26 1730 Died Feb 14 1747 (by mistake for 1748) I shall be satisfied when I awake in the likeness. ---- page 37 Northampton IN Memory oF MRS MARy CONSORT OF Col SETH POMEROy who died Sept 11th A D 1777 in the 72nd yEAR oF HER AGE ---- IN MEMORy oF MR MOSES KINGSLEy wHO DIED APRIL 28 1773 in ye 68 yEAR oF HIS AGE. ---- MRS MARy ye WIFE oF MR MOSES KINg- SLEy OCTOBER THE 1st SHE DIED A - D 1772 in ye 66 yEAR oF HER AGE. ---- In Memory of Mrs ELIZABETH HuNT ThE WIFE oF DEACON EbENEZER HunT who died June 5th 1777 AGED 70 yEARS. ---- HERE LIES ThE Body oF Deacon EbENEZER Hunt who died FEBRy 21 1788 in the 85th yEAR oF his AGE The Moments seize; a moment you may wish when worlds want wealth to buy. ---- page 38 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth the wife of Captn Roger Clap who died Augst 20 1767 in ye 81 yEAR oF HER AGE. ---- In Memory of Mrs Dorcas Daughtr of Mr Ebenezer & Mrs Jerusha Clark who died April 11th 1786 aged 25 year. Erected by Mr. Chauncy Curtis. ---- In Memory of Mr Ebenezer Edwards who was instantly killed by the fall of a tree on the 21st of Augst 1771 in ye 44th 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 three score years & ten, "And all beyond that short amount * * * * * toil and pain. ---- page 39 Northampton EXPERIENCE WRIGHT Dyd oN AVGVT ye 14 1777 a * * * NERE 6 yr oLD obADIA DAVGTER. ---- In Memory of Cap Noah Wright who died July 27 AD 1775 in the 76 year of his age. 'Life like the Solar Shadow 'Speeds away from Point 'To Point. 'Tho seeming to stand still 'Thus soon Mans hours are 'up, and we are gone. ---- In Memory of Sarah Con sort of Cap Noah Wright who died April 3d AD 1777 in the 77 year of her age. ---- This is Erected To the Memory of Mrs. Mirian Wright Consort of Ephraim Wright Esq who died Jan 2d 1774 in the 53d year of her age. ---- {Email E} page 40 Northampton Mr. Phinehas The Son of Mr. Joseph Allen died July 30 1765 in the 20th year of his age. ---- Here lies buried The Body of Jonathan the only Child of Majr Jonathan and Mrs Sarah Allen who died Sep 25 1777 in the 3d year of his age. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Majr Jonathan Allen, who was slain as he was hunting on the 7th day of Jan., 1780, Having just entered the 43d year of his age. The duties of a Son, of a Brother, and Husband, a Parent, and afaithful 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 Resurrection to a glorious Immortality, which did not leave him in the nearest ap- proach to the other world. On the foot Stone: Major Jonathan Allen. Earth's highest station Ends in, "Here he lies:" And "Dust to dust" Concludes her noblest song. ---- page 41 Northampton In Memory of Joseph Allen who died Dec 30 1779 AEt 66 And of Elisabeth (Parsons) His wife who died Jan 10 1800 AEt 84. Both Exemplary and Eminent Christian. "The Memory of the Just is blessed." In respect for their virtues, the 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. Keziah, wife of E. Allen, died Jan2, 1825, AE 69. ---- Harriet Maria, daughter of Charles J. and Maria Allen, of New Haven , Con., died at Northampton, Sept. 24th, 1825, aged 16 months. ---- In Memory of William Allen, Esq. formerly of Boston, died March 11, 1825, Aged 84 years. ---- page 42 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Thankful King who died January 17th 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 22d 1773 in the 83d year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Mindful wife of Mr. Samuel Smelled of Montage who ___* * * May 10th 1775 in the 57th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Martha Stoddard the worth Consort of Solomon Stoddard Esq. who Died Oct 20 1772 aged 33. "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 image rise. ---- page 43 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Eunice Stoddard the worth Consort of Solomon Stoddard Esq who died Jan 22 1797 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 27th, 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. ---- page 44 Northampton Lydia The wife of Ensign Josiah Pomeroy Died Decembr 19 1772 in ye 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 30th 1763 in ye 64th year of his age. "This shall our mouldering members teach, "What 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 13th 1798 Being in the 65th year of his age. "Man departs this earthly scene, "Ah! never to return "No second Spring shall ere revive "The ashes of the urn. ---- page 45 Northampton Mrs. Hannah King Died February ye 13 AD 1732 in ye 40th year of her age. ---- Mr Samuel King Died December 31 AD 1737 in ye 44th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Ensign Noah Strong who Died June 4th AD 1783 in the 74th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Mary the wife of Ensign Noah Strong who Died March 16 1771 in ye 66 year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Martha Clark Relict of Mr Elihu Clark who died March 28th 1795 in the 63rd year of her age. "Jesus saith unto her, I am the Resurrection and the life." ---- page 46 Northampton Sacred to the Memory of Mr Selah Wright who died Dec 17 1786 AEt 64 years. Also In Memory of Mrs Esther Wright Relict of Mr Selah Wright who died August 11 1815 AEt 90 years. ---- In Memory of Capt John Baker who di ed Janr 8th 1762 in the 81 year of his age. ---- In Memory of Capt John Baker who died February 3d 1802 in the 87th 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 28th 1774 in the 87th year of her age. ---- page 47 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Strong who died April 19th 1797 in the 89th 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 1758 aged 48 years & 17 days. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Doct William Mather who died April 10th AD 1775 in the 33d year of his age. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Eunice Mather wife of Mr Elisha Mather who died Sept 26th 1776 in the 38th year of her age. 'Her Body here entombed in dust, 'Her pious soul is gone we trust, 'Among the assembly of the just.' ---- page 48 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Elisha Mather who died March 22, 1807 aged 67 years. ---- The Body of Jemimi Lyman widow of the late Capt William Lyman is here deposited. She was born in Northampton November 1726 & died Feby 1785 in the 59th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Deacon Ebenezer Pomeroy who died April the 22nd 1774 in ye 77th yEAR oF his age. ---- In Memory of Mr Caleb Strong who died Feb 13 AD 1776 in the 66th 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 sink.' --- 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. ---- page 49 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Thankful Lewis Consort of Mr Nathan Lewis of Farmington who died Sept. 18th 1773, in ye 95th year of her age. ---- Here lies intered the remains of Col. Seth Hunt who died Dec 28th, 1779, AEtat 31. 'Why all this toil for triumphs of an hour, What, tho' we wade in wealth, or soar in fame, Earth's highest station ends, in 'here he lies,' And dust to dust concludes her noblest song.' ---- Here lies intered The Body of Mr John Hunt who died Jany 9th 1788, in the 73d year of his age. Also, Mrs Esther his wife died March 19, 1787, in the 65th 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 lives, and died in hopes of a glorious immortality. 'Teach me O parent from on high, Like them to live, like them to die.' ---- In Memory of Mrs. Mary Parsons, wife of Lieut. William Parsons who died Nov. 22, 1759, in ye 66 year of her age. ---- page 50 Northampton Sacred to the Memory of Lieut William Parsons who died August the 7th AD. 1768, in the 78th year of his age. While living men my tomb do view, Remember well here is room for you. ---- In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Hall, who died Nov. 17, 1776, in the 44th year of his AGE. ---- In Memory of Capt. William Lyman who died March 13th, 1774, in the 59th year of his age. "The wise and the just, the pious and the brave, "Live in their death, and flourish in the grave." ---- In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth wife of Deac Ebenezer Pomeroy who died June 10, 1782, in the 82 yEAR of HER AGE ---- In Memory of Mr Isaac Garnsey who died Feby ye 16, 1767, in ye 26 year of his age. "Christ's dying saints * * * * * * ---- page 51 Northampton This Monument is erected in Memory of Mr. Quartus Pomeroy, who died November 5th, 1803, Aged 68 years. Rest here blest saint till from his throne The morning break and pierce the shade. ---- Here lies the Body of Mrs Achsa Turner Consort of Mr David Turner who departed this life Dec 15, 1790, in the 25th 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 22nd 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 90th year of her age. --- page 52 Northampton 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 my soul.' ---- In Memory of Mr James Hulbert, who died April 10, 1767, in the 8th 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 30th Anno Dom 1776 in the 41st year of her age. The Parent kind, whose bounty caused the poor to smile, the obliging neighbour, faithful friend, leaves here her dust to sleep awhile in peace, she liv'd in peace, she dy'd and rests in hope to live again, when Christ her Lord, comes glorify'd to raise his saints, with him to reign. ---- In Memory of Supply Clap, who died June 20th 1800 in the 34th 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. ---- page 53 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Lucretia Clap, wife of Mr. Supply Clap, who died Sep 20th, 1795, in the 26th 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, AEt 80 years. ---- In Memory of Mr. Ezra Clark who died July 19, 1788, in the 73rd 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 June 4th, 1767, Deceased Feburary 26th, 1820, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. ---- ______________ ||____S. I._____|| This Stone is near the Town tomb on the east side of the Bury- ing ground about 2 1/2 feet high. ---- page 54 Northampton C E N O T A P H of D A N I E L S T E B B I N S. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rowland Stebbins. Month. day. year AGE. Died in Northampton " " Dec. 14, 1671. 77 The following descendants died in Springfield. Thomas, Eldest Son of Rowland Sept. 23 1683, 73. My G. G. G. G. F. The first Joseph Son of Thomas Died Oct. 15, 1628, 78. G. G. G. F. The second Joseph Drowned 1721, 47. G. G. F. The third Joseph Died March 8, 1793, 88. G. F. His wife Mary, Died Jan. 9, 1803, 88. G. M. The fourth Joseph Died April 1819, 82. F. His wife Eunice Died Nov. 22, 1818, 78. M. Rowland Stebbins the supposed ancestor of all the name in America, came from the west of England to Springfield with his Sons John and Thomas about 1636, - removed to Northampton, and there died. 1671. Daniel Stebbins of the 6 generation from Thomas was Born April 2, 1766. ---- {Email F} page 55 Northampton In Memory of Capt. Joseph Cook, who died June 23, 1788, in the 62 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 6th, 1814, in the 79 year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mr. Asa Wright, who died Nov. 28th, 1786, in the 46th 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 22d, 1807, aged 7 years. ---- Francis Henry, son of Josiah and Caroline Dwight, 'who died at sea' July 23, 1812 aged 22 years. ---- page 56 Northampton Clarissa doughtier of Josiah and Rhoda 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 Margarette Dwight, Died Sept. 5, 1845, aged 41. 'Father I will 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 born June 24, 1770, and died May 10, 1819, in the 49th year of his age. Why lingers hope around the silent dead, There is another and a better world. ---- page 57 Northampton Sophia W. Ashmun, eldest daughter of Eli P. Ashmun, and Lucy his wife, was born Dec. 11, 1802, died Aug. 27, 1820, in the 18th year of her age. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Orpha Ashmun, youngest daughter of Justice Ashmun, Esq. of Blandford. And Keziah his wife who died Aug 17, 1814, aged 28. ---- Joseph Mamanach Died May ye * * 1767, aged 40 years. Note. - Sally Mammanash, a pious woman, her daughter is liv- ing, aged 86, the only Indian in Northampton. Her mother was the sister of Samson Occom, the celebrated Indian preacher. ---- David Turner, Died Fer. 11, 1803. aged 39. Electa, His 2d wife Died April 2, 1850, aged 83. ---- In memory of Mr. Elias Mann, who died May 12th, 1825, in the 75th year of his age. Also 5 Children. 'The Memory of the just is blessed.' ---- page 58 Northampton Asenath, Relict of Elias Mann, Died April 22, 1842, aged 78. ---- Justin Cook, Died Nov. 1, 1801. aged 40. Mary, his widow, Died Jan. 15, 1838, aged 74. ---- Here lies Miranda Williams, the daughter of Rev. Solomon and Mrs Mary Williams, who died December 25th, 1815, in the 24th year of her age. 'My Spirit looks to God alone, 'My Rock and refuge is his throne; 'In all my fears, in all my straits, 'My Soul for his salvation waits.' ---- In Memory of Mrs. Mary Williams, Relict of Rev. Solomon Williams, Born Sept. 10, 1756. Died Feb. 7, 1842, AE 85 yrs. 5 mos. 'And he saith unto me, write, blessed are they which are called unto the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.' ---- page 59 Northampton 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. 18, 1828 aged [printer's ink smudge yr. pos. 1823] 51 years. 'Unveil they 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 aged 73 ---- In Memory of Mrs. Lucretia Clark, wife of Mr. Lemuel Clark, who died Nov. 20, 1823, 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 spirit rests with God.' ---- In Memory of Capt. Joseph Cook who died Feb. 14, 1814 in the 50th year of his age 'Friends nor Physicians could no save, 'This Mortal body from the grave.' ---- page 60 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Cook, who died July 12, 1825, aged 34 years. ---- In Memory of Deacon Noah Cook, who died Jan. 6, 1773, in ye 85 year of his age. ---- Seth Dickinson Clark, died Nov. 1 1816, aged 7 years. Lemuel 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 Decn. Noah Cook, who died Dec. 27, 1766. in ye 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'll have fought the good fight, 'I have kept the faith.' ---- page 61 Northampton Emeline Cook, daughter of Mr. Elijah and Mrs. Esther Cook, died Dec 25, 1818, aged 8 years. 'My parents dear weep not for me, 'When in the yard my grave you see: 'My time was short and blest was He 'That call'd me to eternitie.' ---- Enos, The son of Mr. Aaron Cook, Died Oct 31, 1771 Aged 13 years and 8 months.. ---- Hannah, Wife of Enos Cook, Died Oct. 4, 1840, aged 61. ---- JOHN LA NKTON DyEd oN IENr ye 26 1728 Agd 46 yEaR. [Lankton entered here for archive research.] ---- Zeruah wife of William Clark, Jun. Died June 5, 1842, aged 46 years. ---- Charlotte, Daughter of William and Zeruah Clark, Died Aug 14, 1845, AE 20 years. ---- page 62 Northampton Charles Starkweather, Esq. died July 9th 1843, aged 84, Roxana his wife Died Jan. 5, 1847, aged 77. ---- This Stone is erected to the Memory of Mrs. Patty Starkweather, wife of Mr. Charles Starkweather, who died May 9th 1804, aged 42 years. 'The dust returns to dust The Soul remains secure in her existence.' ---- _____________ || || || T O D D. || ||___________|| ---- William Todd, Died June 23, 1846, AE 67. ---- Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Phineas Parsons, Died Aug 8, 1823, in the 70th year of her age. As a wife and mother few have excelled her in the tender solic- tiude for the happiness 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.' ---- page 63 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Phineas Parsons, who Died Feb. 7, 1825, aged 57 years. ---- Mr. Phineas Parsons Junr. Died Feb. 23, 1818, aged 31 years. By his amiable disposition he was endeared to the domestic cir- cle, an affectionate Husband, a tender Father, a dutiful Son, and a pleasant Brother. ---- Miss Nancy Parsons, Died April 21, 1811, AE 28 years. She early professed her faith in Christ, and exemplified the chris- tian character in the various relations and circumstances of life. 'Mourning friends adieu, Here I retire from mortal sight to see my Saviour face to face.' ---- Nancy, wife of Benjn. North, Born Jan. 2, 1807, Died Sep. 2, 1844, 'Jacob set a pillar on Rachels grave.' Hannah Annetta, daughter of Ben and Nancy North, died Jan. 10, 1841, AE 3 years and 8 mo. Also an Infant, Born Feb 28, Died March 6, 1842. ---- In Memory of Miss Abigal Graves, Who died Jan. 16, 1819, Aged 31 years. 'The wintery blasts of death kill not the buds of virtue. No, they spread beneath the heavenly beams of brighter Suns, through endless ages, into higher powers.' ---- page 64 Northampton In Memory of Elisha Graves, Who died April 11, 1826, Aged 68 years. ---- Catherine, Relict of Mr. Elisha Graves, Died June 20, 1833, Aged 79. ---- In Memory of Mr. Edward 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 with us there, 'We may walk through the darkest shade, 'And never yield to fear.' ---- In Memory of Mr. Daniel Warner, who died Feb. 29, 1812, aged 57 years. Also Mrs. Phoebe Warner, Consort of Mr. Daniel Warner, died March 20, 1817, aged 57 years. ---- Sophia H. Lyman, Widow of Hon. J.H.Lyman, and daughter of Judge Hinckley, Died April 6, 1839, Aged 51 years. ---- page 65 Northampton 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 sublunary wish 'Lets go it 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 yet is thine, but soon it is too late.' ---- "Clarissa," wife of John Breck, Esq. Died at "Hartford, Con.," Dec. 6th, 1831, AE 53. ---- page 66 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Theodore Breck, Son of the late Robert Breck, Esq., and Mrs. Rachel Breck, who died February 17th, 1805, aged 23 years. 'Nipp'd by the 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 12th, 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 Decr 26, A. D. 1820, aged 76 years. A life devoted to the faithful discharge of Public Offices, Pro- fessional duties, and Domestic Charities, adorned with Christian graces, and cheered by Christian hopes, speaks his Eulogy, and constitutes his Memorial, "Hic Requiescit." ---- Abner Hunt, Born Aug 27, 1768, Died Aug 20, 1841. ---- page 67 Northampton 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. Sarah Hunt, who died Jany 27th, 1795, in the 17th year of his age. 'This gloomy prison waits for you, 'When ere the summons come.' ---- In Memory of Miss Elisabeth Hunt, Daughter of Doct. Ebenezer and Mrs. Sarah Hunt, who died Feby 8th, 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, AETAT 92. He was the youngest of 6 sons and 5 daughters, and survived them; from the 5 sons have descended 1158 lineal heirs, 925 were living at his death. 'With long life will 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.' ---- page 68 Northampton In Memory of Deacon Josiah Clark, who died Nov. 16, 1808, in the 88th year of his age. 'Our Fathers where are they? and the prophets do they live forever?' ---- Benjamin Tappan, Died January 29, 1831, aged 83 years, George an infant son Died Oct., 1793. 'Jesus said unto her I am the resurrection and the life, He that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live, and whoso- ever liveth and believeth in me shall never die, believeth thou this?' ---- Mrs. Sarah Tappan, wife of Benjamin Tappan, Esq. Died March 26, 1826, aged 78. 'Blessed are the dead, that died in the Lord, 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. ---- page 69 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Phoenix, 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 which she united herself at the early age of sixteen, has lost an exemplary member; the poor a kind and sympathzing 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 which will be long and most affectionately remembered. ---- Joseph, son of Caleb, and Hepzibah Hannum, Died April 15th, 1847, aged 22. 'Let not you heart be troubled; ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare 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 wave, "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 substantial treasures, "Even those that shall endure forever." ---- Sophia, daughter of Mr. Spencer and Mrs. Sophia Clark, Died Sep 20, 1832, aged 1 year and 8 months. ---- {Email G} page 70 Northampton Sarah J. Breed, wife of Rev. Wm. Allen, Died Feb. 25, 1848, aged 58 years. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.' ---- Ellen Wheelock, only child of Rev. John Wheelock Allen, Died June 27, 1841, aged 8 months. ---- William, son of Rev. J. W. Allen, of Wayland, Died Sep. 7, 1842, aged 4 1/2 months. ---- Charles Rice, son of Rev. J. W. Allen, Died Dec. 20, 1849, aged 2 1/2 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 Rev. E. Hopkins.] Willie, Born Jan. 2, 1845, God took him April 9, 1848. "He shall have thee, my own, my beautiful, my undefiled, and thou shalt be His child." ---- ____________ || || || H U N T || ||____________|| 'Not Lost but gone before.' ---- page 71 Northampton Martha H. Hunt, Born April 7, 1825, Died April 5, 1847. ---- Ebenezer Hunt, Born March 11, 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. ---- Samuel H. Hunt, Born June 12, 1819, Died April 23, 1845. ---- David Hunt, M.D. Counselor M. M. S. Died July 8, 1837, AE 64. ---- Wealthy Hunt, wife of David Hunt, Died Sept 25, 1838, AE 61. ---- Frances A. Hunt, Died Aug 24, 1838, AE 20. ---- In Memory of Wealthy Hunt, Daughter of Mr. David and Mrs. Wealthy Hunt, who died Aug 24, 1802, aged 3 years. ---- page 72 Northampton ________________ || HENSHAW || || FAMILY TOMB || ||________________|| Hon Samuel Henshaw, Died at Northampton, March 11 th, 1809. AE LXV. YRS. Francis Aurelia, Wife of Hon. C. A. Dewey, Died at Williamstown, July 20th, 1821, AE XXIV. YRS. Eliza, Daughter of Hon. Samuel and Martha Henshaw, Died Feb. 20th, 1823, AE XXIX YRS. Louisa Augusta, Wife of Dr. Charles Beck, Died Feb. 23, 1830, AE XXX YRS. Martha, Relict of Hon. Samuel Henshaw, Died May 27th, 1842, AE LXXXVI. YRS and 11 months. ---- _________________ || ANSEL WRIGHT'S || || FAMILY TOMB || ||_________________|| Children of Ansel Wright. Elizabeth M. C. Wright, Died April 1, 1838, aged 10 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. ---- page 73 Northampton Elizabeth, wife of Ansel Wright, died Sept. 10th, 1848, aged 44 years. ---- In Memory of Mary, the wife of Nathaniel Edwards, who died Sept. 16th, 1819, in the 69th year of her age. 'Life how short, 'Eternity how long. ---- Mr. Nathaniel Edwards, Died March 13, 1832, aged 82. ---- In Memory of Capt'n James Dickenson, who died July 12th a824, in the 45th year of his age. 'All, All, is right by God ordained or done, who but God re- sumed the Friends He Gave.' ---- This Monument is erected to the Memory of Mr. Job White, who departed this life Feb. 12, 1807, aged 54 years. also of Lewis White, their son who Died January 24, 1804, aged 17 years. ---- page 74 Northampton Elizabeth, daughter of William and Rebecca Edwards, died Jan 29, 1807, aged 1 Month. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Josiah Dickenson, who died Jan. 17, 1812, aged 62 years. "One eye on death, and one full fixed on heave, 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 21st, 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. ---- page 75 Northampton Olive, wife of Cotton Dickenson, died Sept. 10, 1844. aged 89. ---- Asahel Pomeroy, Esq. died March 22, 1833, in the 84th year of his age. ---- Mrs. Hannah Pomeroy wife of Asahel Pomeroy, died Sep 28th 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 10th 1793, in the 44st year of her age. "A consort tender and a parent dear, "To none a enemie, 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." ---- Lucretia Pomeroy, Daughter of Asahel Pomeroy, Died Sep. 22, 1847 ---- page 76 Northampton Sacred To the Memory of Miss Judith Pomeroy, Daughter of Mr. Asahel and Mrs. Miriam Pomeroy, who died Jan 20th 1804 AEt 20 years. ---- In Memory of David L. Dewey, who died in Northborough, Feb. 15, 1821, 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 Hunt, who died Aug 28th 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. 4th, 1825, aged 11 years. Medad, died Sept 16, 1802, aged 3 years. Two Infants died Oct. 23, 1801. ---- Susan, daughter of Luther and Eunice Hunt, Born May 7th, 1813, Died Dec. 28, 1832. ---- pg 77 Northampton Frederick Hunt, Died Oct. 9, 1831, AE 33 years. ---- To the dear Memory of Mrs. Abigal Lyman, Consort of Erastus Lyman, Esq. who died Feb 18th 1803, AEt 24. "She was a woman with lively good sense and ease, "And always sure her friends to please, "For every social virtue form'd." Possessed of an amiable disposition, with a cultivated mind and understanding, charity and all the delicate virtues, of her sex. In a time of youth and health, she dedicated herself by a public and solemn covenant to the service of the Blessed God, and in his presence as her friends have reason to believe, her unembodied Spirit now adores and is happy. ---- In Memory of Mr. John King, who died May 14, 1806, in the 77th, year of his age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Rachel King, wife of Mr. John King, who died June 14th, 1798, in the 56th year of her age. ---- Mrs. Hannah W. Flint, wife of J. H. Flint, Died June 16, 1821, aged 34 years. ---- pg 78 Northampton This erected to The Memory of Ephraim Wright, Esq. who died Jan. 25th, 1794, in the 82d year, of his age. "Both old and young who view this tomb, "Remember here for you is room." ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Henry Lyman, Merchant of Montreal, son of the late Elisha Lyman of this town, who died at Burlington, Vt. Sept 20, 1809, AEtat 21 years. ---- Died March 24, 1820, Moses Wright, Esq aged 68 years. In the various relations of domestic life he was constant, faithful, and affectionate. As a citizen, he was beloved and respected by an extensive acquaintance, as a professor of the religion of Jesus Christ, his example was worthy of imitation. 'Tis but few whose days amount to three score years and ten.' ---- In Memory of Mrs. Dorothy Hinckely, who died Aug 26, 1802, in the 44th, 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. ---- page 79 Northampton Hon. Samuel Hinckley, Died June 15, 1840, aged 83. ---- In Memory of Dolly Ann Hinckley the daughter of Samuel Hinckley, Esq. and Mrs. Dorothy his wife, who died Sept 6th, 1801, aged 2 years and 6 months. ---- In Memory of Dolly Hinckley, Daughter of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Dolly Hinckley, who died Jan. 28th, 1798, aged 2 years. ---- Here lies the body of Phebe Elizabeth Hinckley, daughter of Samuel Hinckley, Esq. and Dorothy his wife, who died Sep. 1st, 1801, aged 11 Months. ---- George Hinckely, son of Samuel and Dorothy Hinckley, died Sep. 22d, 1818, in the 28th, year of his age. He was educated a Yale College, and had commenced the prac- tice of Law, in the midst of the most flattering prospects of hap- piness to himself and usefulness to other. Disease arrested his progress and Death removed him from his friends, who loved him living and will continue to lament him until memory shall be lost in oblivion. Vive, memor, quam Sis acvi brevis. ---- page 80 Northampton Thomas Lyman, died April 15, 1845, AE 88. ---- Miss Parces Lyman, died April 19, 1826, AEt 55 years. ---- In Memory of Hon. Elijah H. Mills, Distinguished for a long succession of years, by his ability and eloquence at the 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, May 5th, 1829, AEt 52. ---- 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. 2d, 1902, in the 23d 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 25th, 1827, in the 6th year of his age. 'Weep not for those whom 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.' ---- page 81 Northampton Here are intered The remains of Lewis Burler 2d son of Simeon and Mary Butler, who died Feb 16, 1818, aged 18. "Weep 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 Butler, who died Sep. 23d, 1802, in the 8th year of her age. Emblem of innocence thy placid mind knew no rough passion, nor a though unkind. Bright were our hopes, we mourn to find them vain but God is just and * * * * * ---- Edward Butler, Died July 13, 1849, aged 52. ---- William Butler, Died March 9, 1831, aged 68 years. ---- Mary, Third daughter of Mr. William and Mrs. Huldah Butler, died July 3d, 1800, aged 8. ---- William, son Mr. William and Brs. Huldah Butler, Died Sept 7th, 1802, aged 15 Months. ---- {Email H} page 82 Northampton John Brown, son of Mr. William and Mrs. Huldah Butler, died July 5th, 1811, aged 21 Months. ---- Daniel Butler, Died Sep. 14, 1833, aged 65 years. ---- Under this Stone rest the remains of Mrs. Anna Butler, wife of Mr. Daniel Butler, and daughter of John and Mrs. Mary Welsh, of Boston, who departed this life May 9th, 1801, aged 32 years. Those who 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. Mary Butler, wife of Mr. Simeon Butler, who died March 1, 1829, aged 55 years. Sweet peace and heavenly hope and jumble joy, divinely shone on her enraptured soul and crowned her for the skies. ---- Simeon Butler, Died Nov. 7, 1847, aged 77 years 'The Lord our righteousness.' ---- pg 83 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Hervey Tillotson, who died Sep. 12, 1813, in the 31 year of his age. ---- In Memory of Rev. Henry Lyman, son of Theodore and Susan W. Lyman, a Missionary of the American Board who with his associate Rev. Samuel Munson, suffered a violent death form "The Battahs' in Sumatra, June 28, 1834, aged 24. "We are more than conquerors." ---- In Memory of Mr. Abner Barnard, who died Jan 11, 1806, in the 23d year of his age. 'Lord I commit my soul to thee.' ---- Enos Kingsley, died Nov. 6, 1845, aged 75. ---- Rebecca, wife of Enos Kingsley, died Jan 27, 1823, aged 47. ---- page 84 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Ruth Dixon, wife of Mr. John Dixon, of Killingly, Con. who departed this life Aug. 22, 1811, in the 34 year of her age. ---- Arthur Francis, son of William H. and Sarah B. Stoddard, died Nov. 27, 1839, aged 18 months. ---- William Bradish, eldest son of William H. and Sarah B. Stoddard, died Nov. 1842, aged 7 years and 7 months. "It is well with the child? and she answered it is well." ---- "Thy son liveth." David Tappan, son of William H. and Sarah B. Stoddard, died Oct. 21, 1848, aged 5 years. His soul was gentle as a lamb. ---- ______________ || || || I N G O L S || ||______________|| In Memory of Miss Abigal Ingols, Daughter of Mr. James and Mrs. Mary Ingols, who died * * * 11, 1826, AEt 23 years. There was a time, that time has past, When youth, I bloom'd like thee, A time will come, is coming fast, When thou shalt fade like me. ---- page 85 Northampton Timothy Edwards, son of Josiah and Rhoda Dwight, Died May 29th, 1833, aged 25 years. Hannah Worthington, daughter of Josiah and Rhoda Dwight, died Sep. 17, 1829, aged 17 years. William Harris, son of Josiah and Caroline Dwight, who perished in the wreck of the Albion on the Irish Coast, April 22d, 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 chaste and touching example of filial and Fraternal love, but yet remembering that the parting sigh appoints the just to slumber not to die. The starting tear I check'd, I kiss'd the Rod And not to earth resigned them, But to God. In Memory of Josiah Dwight, Esq. who was born Sep. 17, 1767, and died March 8, 1821. In the faith and hope of the glorious Gospel of the Blessed God. Thomas, son of Josiah and Rhoda Dwight, Died Oct. 1815, aged 5 years. Hannah Buckninster, Daughter of Josiah and Rhoda Dwight, Died Feb.16, 1814, aged 2 years. ---- page 86 Northampton Charles Hooker, died May 13th, 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 Parker 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 | Benjamin Mr. Joseph | Bartlet, Died Bartlet | Aug 23, 1762, who died Augst 3, 1755, | in the 62 year aged 73 years. | of his age. Note. - This stone is broken, and in three pieces, and lays 22 yards east of the Henshaw tomb. ---- ____________ || || || M . R. || ||____________|| Note. - This is a rough stone, 18 inches square, 60 feet east of Lieut. W. Clark's grave. ---- page 87 Northampton _____________ || || || U P H A M. || ||_____________|| David Gorham Child of Timo & Julia U. Wood, of New York, Died 11th Sept., 1822, aged 2 years. ---- Mrs. Rachel Langford, Died Dec. 30, 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. ---- ________ || || || B. L. || ||________|| Note. - This stone is 20 fee north of Hon. Joseph Hawley's Monument. ---- page 88 ________ || || || D. L. || ||________|| Note. - This is an unwrought stone, 18 inches high, 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 ELDER PRESERVED CLAPP, oF Northampton, who died September the 22, 1720, in the 77 year of his age. Note. - This stone is on the hill, near the pine trees. --- 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 | In Memory of Mr. Eliphaz Clap, | Mrs. Rachel ye wife of who died July 20, 1783, | Mr. Eliphaz Clap, aged 71 years. | who died Jan 11, 1762, | in ye 41 year of her age. ---- In Memory of Capt. Elisha Pomeroy, who died Jan'y 26, 1762, in ye 41 year of his age. "A law eternal does decree, That all things born shall mortal be." ---- page 89 Northampton 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, 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. ---- page 90 Northampton Laura, Wife of John Russell, died Feb. 9, 1826, AE 38. "Jacob set a pillar on Rachel'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 Lyes the Body of Samuel Curtis, who died the 24 of IuLy, 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 * * * * * ---- page 91 Northampton Lydia, Daur 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 ---- Christopher Clarke, Died Sept. 28, 1838, aged 45. ---- Elizabeth W., Daur 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 bad 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, 1833, AE 33. Earth has her dust, friends her memory, and the Redeemer her Spirit. ---- William Dwight, Son of J. D. and S. W. Whitnery, died April 3, 1826, aged 7 weeks. ---- Margaretta, Daughter of J. D. and S. W. Whitney, died June 23, 1836, aged 7 years. ---- page 92 Northampton 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, 2846, aged 18 months. Jesus call'd a little child unto him. ---- This Monument, erected by a friend, To the Memory of Richard Smith, 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, AE 42 years. A. M., Dau. of C. and A. Clark, died Oct. 8, 1821, AE 8 mos. ---- page 93 Northampton 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 our names be mouldering like our bones, Rise Immortal Soul, that hence my fame may shine, Time flies and ends, eternity is thine." ---- In Memory of Mr. Josep Hunt Breck, who departed this life November 10th, 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, AE 78. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Jerusha Clark, wife of Mr. William Clark, who died Feb. 7th, 1816, in the 52nd 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 therof falleth away. ---- {Email I} page 94 Northampton In Memory of Miss Miranda, Daughter of William and Jerusha Clark, who died Nov. 6, 1825, AE 26 years. "Rest thy hopes by friends on Christ the Lord, Live while you live but to obey his word." ---- Also Sarah Clark, of the same family, died in Sparta, N. J., Sept. 16, 1823, AEt 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, who 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 11 Nov. 1802, died 25 April, 1848. ---- page 95 Northampton 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 the grave, Legions of Angels can't confine us there." ---- Mary S. Died 1834, May 3, age 1 year 10 months and 28 days. ---- Thomas S. died 1827, Dec. 10, aged 1 year 3 months 9 days. ---- Eugene, died 1837, Dec. 10, aged 1 year 2 months 12 days. ---- Pomeroy, 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 Nancy B. Graves, died Sept. 6, 1844. ---- page 96 Northampton 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, 1829, 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 e 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 tis gloomy vale, Where death and all its horrors are, My heart and hope shall never fail, For God my Shepherd's with me there." ---- page 97 Northampton [Picture of Caleb Strong on facing page.] 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 friend's 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 years 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 ! ---- page 98 Northampton 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 jumble joy, Divinely beamed on her enraptured 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, 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. ---- page 99 Northampton 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 they shall be mine, saith the Lord, in that day when I make up my jewels. ---- Maria Elizabeth Matson, died May 11, 1847, aged 1 month. Sleep on, thou sweet one, sleep - so early gone! To earth a child is lost, to heaven a cherub born. ---- In Memory of Julia August 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. Strong, Born Sept. 13, 1817, died Aug. 26, 1840. ---- Sylvester Clark, died Nov. 9th, 1841, aged 55 years. ---- page 100 Northampton 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, AE 66. Very few possessed more good qualities than she die. She was for many years a member of Mr. Williams' Church, and we trust lived agreeable to her profession, and is now inheriting 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. ---- Solomon 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, Obit 24 Ap. 1837, aged 21. Erected by his pupils. ---- Charlotte S. wife of J.[I.] C. Tabor, of New Bedford, Mass. died April 21, 1837, aged 28 "Fare thee well." (Vital Records of New Bedford Massachusetts to the Year 1850 Pub by the NEHGS, Boston MA. 1941 Vol. I Deaths, page 164 Taber, Charlott S., April 21, 1837.+ [Charlotte S. Wade Taber, w. Isaac C., bur. at Northampton, C.R.3.] ) +See page 4, Explanations, No. 7. : Items marked with a dagger (+) are abridged abstracts copied into the town books from the records of the Friends Monthly Meeting. C.R. 3: - church record, Records of the Society of Friends, New Bedford Monthly Meeting. These have been used to correct or add to the abstracts of these records made by one of the town clerks in the town books. N.B. = New Bedford ---- page 101 Northampton 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 S. M. B. "And Jesus took a little Child." ---- Joseph Cook Bridgman Born May, 1827, Died Sept 14, 1846. "Now I See." ---- In Memory of Thomas Bridgman,* Esq., who died Oct. 14th, 171, in ye 31st year of his age. Time was like the life I 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. ---- page 102 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Thomas Bridgman, who died Oct. ye 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 world can see." ---- In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Bridgman, Relict of Mr. Thomas Bridgman, who died May 25th, 1806, aged 36. "Jesus can make a dying be Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head And breathe my life out sweetly there." ---- William Bridgman, | Betsey, Son of Thomas Bridgman, | Daut of Mr. Thomas and died Sept. 28, 1802, | Mrs. Elizabeth Bridgman, aged 3 years. | aged 11 months. Also an Infant, Who died July 8th, 1798. ---- SETH WRIGHT'S FAMILY TOMB [will be found on page 103 along with other family members it was felt due to the medium of email not to separate it out] ---- page 103 Northampton _________________ || || || SETH WRIGHT'S || || FAMILY TOMB. || ||_________________|| Hezekiah, Son of Seth and Sarah Wright, Died Feb 14, 1815, AE XXXI. y'rs. Theodore, Son of S. and S.W., died June 21, 1839, AE LV. y'rs. Seth Wright, Died Dec. 20, 1828, AE LXXIV. y'rs. Eliza P., Dautr of David and Sarah Adams, Died July 26, 1815, AE 17 mo's. David Adams, Died June 2, 1821, AE XXXVI. y'rs. Mary Eliza, Dautr of D. and S. Adams, died July 12, 1825, AE IXX. y'rs. An Infant Child of Hon. Benjamin and Mary Barrett, died July 19, 1827. Georgiana, Dautr of Theodore and Mary Wright, died ---- . David, Son of D. and S. Adams, died at Pittsfield, Jan'y 10,1835, AE XIV. y'rs. Sarah P., Dautr of D. and S. Adams, died Nov. 20, 1837, AE 19 y'rs. Mary C., Dautr of Dr. James and Caroline Thompson, Died May 24, 1846, AE 17 mo's. Sarah, Wife of Seth Wright, died Aug 26, 1846. AE LXXXVII. yr's and XI months. Rebecca, Sister of Hon. B. Barrett, died Oct. 3, 1846, AE LX. ---- pg 104 Northampton 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 Righteous 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, 1820, aged 58. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." ---- _______________ || || || HUNTINGTON. || ||_______________|| Helen Bethiah H. daughter of C. P. H. & H. S. H. died July 25, 1839. ---- Helen Sophia, wife of C.P.H. eldest daughter of Hon. E. H. Mills, died March 30, 1844. ---- Henriette Mills H. Infant Child, Feby, 8, 1844. ---- pg 105 Northampton Hannah Drayton, of Charleston, South Carolina, Ob. 12 April, 1833, AE 60. ---- Harriet, daughter of Thomas and Harriet Edwards, 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 minute 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 43rd year of her age. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email J} page 106 FROM ANCIENT RECORDS OF NONOTUCK. ~~~~~~~~~~ The Grants of each mans to full sum 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 beside homelots. Roberd Bartlet,........57 Joseph Fitch,....................60 Edward Elmore,......72 John Broughton,................27 William Elmore,.......86 Thomas Bascom,.............32 Richard Limon,........81 Roberd Limon,..................32 John Limon,.............53 James Bridgman,.............38 Thomas Mason,...... __ Gorge Langton,.................38 Thomas Root, .........51 John Ingersole,..................23 William Janes,.........34 Joseph Root,.....................10 Alexander Edwards,72 Joseph Janes, 8,3 Rood,.08 John Web,................37 Authur Williams,...............20 Sam'l Wright, Sen'r..54 John Stebings,.................__ Samuel Wright, Jr.,..38 Roberd hanerd,................20 William hubberd,.....43 John Pinchon,................120 Nathaniel Phelps,....29 Mr. Eleazer Mather,.........41 William Biller,...........45 Edward Baker,................22 David Bvrt,...............39 William Clark....................86 Walter Lee,..............19 Hinry Woodward,.............46 Thomas Woodford,.33 Hinry Cundlief,.................20 Isack Shelden,.........31 Enos Kingsley,................06 John King,................26 Gorge Sumner,...............08 Samvel Allyn, ..........26 Ralph Hutchinton,...........06 Thomas Salmon,.....22 William Smeed,.............06 Christopher Smith,..17 Aaron Cook, Senr,.........__ Hinry Curtis,.............34 David Wilton,.................__ William Hannum,.....25 John Strong,...................__ John Hannum,.........15 Medad Pumry,...............16 Gorge Alexander,...32 1/2 Jonathan Hunt,..............16 John Blisse,.............21 Joshua Carter,..............10 Joseph Persons,.....81 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. page 107 Mather, non Resident Amongst us shall have the disposing of sd Lands to such inhabitants as the sd Mather shall Judge behove- full and needfull for the well being of the towne of Northampton, to be devided Acording to ye same fule by which we devided the Lands ourselves, have or shall have in possession that is to say 20 Acres to 100lb 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 commonly call Manhan. Samuel Wright, Junr.,04 John Stebings,........02 William Holton,...........10 Isack Shellden,........06 Joseph Fitch,.............19 Thomas Salmon,.....02 Joseph Persons,........08 Roberd hanerd,.......03 Richard Limon,...........09 Thomas Woodford,.06 Thomas Root,.............05 John Ingersole,........03 Thomas Mason and William Miller,..........06 Samuel Allyn,...........10 Walter Lee,..............03 William Hubberd,........05 William Hannum,.....03 William Hanes,............04 John Hannum,.........01 Allexander Edwards,..05 Thomas Bascom,...04 Roberd Bartlet,............05 Hinry Curtice,..........05 Nathaniel Phelps,........03 James Bridgman,...04 Arthur Williams,...........05 Roberd Limon,........03 John King,....................03 John Blisse,.............02 John Broughton,..........03 George Allexander,.03 Samuell wright, Junr,...03 Christouer Smith,....03 David Burt,...................03 Gorge Langton,.......04 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Copy of the Original Deed from the Indians of Northampton pg 107 Be It Known by these presents, That Crikwollop (alias) Wa- hillowa, Neneshalant, Nassicohee, Kiunks, Paqahalant, As- sellaquompas, and Anowusk, the wife of Walluther, All of Nonotuck, who are the chief and proper owners of all the lands on the west side of Connecticut River, at Nonotuck, on the one, Do give, grant, bargain, and sell unto John Pynchon, 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, salled Sankrohonk, and so up by Quoneticutt River, to the little pg 108 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 Quonackuck called Nanhan, Poiknack, Petowag, Aspow- ounk, Luckcommuck, Assatayyagg, Nayyagg, Nanygromkegg, Masgump, and by what other names the said grounds are called and all out into the wood from the great River for nine miles with- in the compass. The aforesaid Indians, an particular, Wawhillowa, Fenassaha- lant, Nassachokee, being the Sachems of Nonotuck, do for them- selves and with the consent of the other Indians, and owners of the said grounds, sell, give, and grant unto John Pynchon, 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 Pynchon, all and singular the said lands, free from all incumbrances of Indians provided the said Pyn chon, 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 Summer, and in the mean (vix.) the next Spring 1654, the Indians have liberty to plant their present cornfields, but after that time, they are whol- 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 Witness of these presents the said Indians have subscribed their marks this Twenty-fourth day of September, 1653, The mark of X Crikwallotp, " " " X Nenessahalnnt, " " " X Nassicohee, " " " X Paqahalant, The underwriten are witnesses that these are the marks of the Sachems, within mentioned and that they do freely passover the land within mentioned in the behalf of themselves and other own- ers to John Pynshon, of Springfield, and to his assigns forever. Elizur Holyoke, The mark X 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, (alais) Unquask {Email K} page 109 SPRINGFIELD ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Take them O Death ! and bear away Whatever thow can'st call thine own ! Thine image stamped upon this clay, Doth give thee that, but that alone ! "Take them, O Grave! and let them lie Folded upon thy narrow shelves, 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 the tree, And trails its blossoms in the dust !" Longfellow. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HERE LyEtH THE BoDy oF MARi THE WIFE oF ELIZVR HoLyoKE WHo DIED OCToBER 26 1657. Shee yt lyes here was while shee stood A very Glory of Woomanhood Even here was Showne most PRETious DVST Which Surley Shall Rise wiTH The JusT. --------- Here lyeth the Body of John Glover Son of Mr PelATIAH Glover who Died ye 14 oF IANVARy 1664. My Body Sleeps my SoVLE HATH SVIET REST in ARMES oF GoD in Christ who makes me Blest The Tyme Drawes on apace when GoD ye Sonne To See his face shall both VNITE In oNE. page 110 Springfield AbILENE HA WIFE oF Mr JAP CHAPIn Dyd oN Nor ye 17 1711 AGEd 68 yEAR. ------- MR JAPHAT CHAPIN Dyd oN FEbr ye 20 1712 AGEd 70 yEAR. ------ LIEVn AbEL WRIGHT Dyd IN OCTr ye 29 AN NOd 1725 AGEd ---- 94yEARs. ----- SARAH ye WIFE of DAVID CHAPIN DyEd oN FEbr ye 6 1725-6 AGEd 38 yEAr. ---- 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 39, 1777, AE 69 Rachel, His wife, died Nov. 10, 1747. Mariam, His 2d wife, died Nov. 19, 1793 Alex Bliss, Died July 25, 1843, AE 90. page 111 Springfield Margaret, His wife, died March 21, 1788, AE 29. Abigal His 2d wife, died July 6, 1807, AE 39. Their Children. Edmund Bliss, Esq. Died April 16, 1821, AE 35. Alex Bliss, Esq. Died at Plymouth, July 15, 1827, AE 35. Margaret Died April 27, 1790, AE 2 ys. Thomas W. Died August, 1799, AE 8ys. Richard Died Sept. 13, 1807, AE 10 days. Thomas W. Died May 7, 1802, AE 8 ms. Edmund Died Feb. 28, 1823, AE 17 ms. Elijah Died July 24, 1831, AE 4ys. Children of Elijah W. and Orphana Bliss Also 10 children who died under 3 ys of age. ------- In Memory of ye Hon. John Pynchon, Esq. who died Janry 17th 1702-3, aged 76 years, Also Mrs. Amy, his wife died Janry 9th, 1698-99, aged 74 years. Also William, their son, died June 15th, 1654, aged 1 year. page 112 Springfield Also Mahitable, their Dautr, died Jyly 24th, 1663, aged 2 years. Also of Hon. John Pynchon, Esq. died April 25th, 1721, aged 74 years. Also Mrs. Margaret, his wife, died Novbr 11th, 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 Octbr 10th, 1722, aged 36. Also Mr. John Pynchon, his son, died April 6th, 1754, aged 49 years. Also William Pynshon, Esq. died Janry 1st 1741, aged 52 years. Also Mrs. Katherine, his wife died April 10th, 1747. aged 47 years. Also Mrs. Sarah, their Dutr, wife of Josiah Dwight Esq. died Augst 4th, 1755, aged 34 years. Hon Joseph Pynchon, Died 1765. Edward Pynchon Esq. Died Nov. 3, 1777, AE 63 page 113 Springfield William Pynchon, Esq., Son of Joh Pynchon 3rd, died Jan. 11, 1783, AE 80. Sarah Relict of Wm. Pynchon, Esq. Died Feb. 21, 1776, AE 84. Elizabeth, Relict of Benj. Colton, Daughter of John Pynchon, 3rd Wsq. Died Sept 26, 1776, AE 74. Cap. George Pynchon, Son of John Pynchon 3d, died June 26, 1797, aged 81. Maj. Wm. Pynchon, Died Mar 24, 1808, aged 60. Lucy, His wife, died Feb. 17, 1814, aged 75. John Pynchon, Died Mar. 4th, 1826, aged 84. Edward Pynchon Esq., Died March 17, 1830, aged 56. Wm. Pynchon, Died Aug 12, 1847, aged 71 years. Note. - He lived in the "OLD PYNCHON HOUSE" 19 years. It was torn down in 1831, having stood 171 years. ---- This Monument is erected to the memory of Co. William Smith, who departed this life Feby. 17, 1806, aged 50 years. I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth and through after my skin, worms des- troy this body yet in my flesh shall I see God. ---- page 114 Springfield This Monument is erected to the memory of Mrs. Sophia Byers, Consort of Mr. James Byers, Jun. born Sept. 4th, 1776, died Gebruary 23d, 1803, aged 26 years. "The bliss of buman kind fleets fast away >From dreams of hop, alas! how soon were torn, The sun of joy scarce darts its gladning ray, When clouds o'ershadow and we wake to mourn. ------------ This Monument is erected to the memory of Capt. James Byers, who departed this life the 2d day of Nov. 1811, AEt 70 years. ---- This Monument is erected in memory of Mrs. Hannah Byers, relict of the late James Byers, Esq. who died Oct 10th, 1815, aged 68 years. ---- In Memory of John Bryant, born in Boston 11th May, 1743, died in this town 1st May, 1816, aged 73 ---- Also of his wife, Hannah Mason Bryant, Born in Boston, Dec 21, 1757 Died in this town, Ded 21, 1829. ---- page 115 Springfield Here rests the remains of Henry Knox Bryant, Son of Capt. John and Brs. Hannah Bryant, who died 2d Dec. 1792, in the 3d year of his age. ---- Here rests the remains of Capt. David Mason, who died Febr 8th, 1795, aged 42. "A Law Eternal has decreed, That all things born shall mortal be." ---- Gen. Jacob Bliss, Died March 27, 1829, AE 66. ---- Col. John Bliss, Died Dec. 24, 1827, AE 37. ---- Jacob Bliss, Jun., Died at New Orleans, Oct. 14, 1819, AE 24. ---- In Memory of Emily, Daughter of Jacob and Mary Bliss, Born Dec. 2d, 1798, Died Aug 13th, 1800, AE 29 months. ---- Here lies intered the body of Lieut. Timothy Bliss, who died Augst ye 18th A.D. 1769, in ye 57th year of 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." ---- page 116 Springfield Here Lies intered the body of Mr. John Mallefuild, A French gentleman, who, passing through the town of Spring- field, dying, bequeathed all his estate to the poor of this town." He died Nov. 26, 1711. Psal. 41, 1. Blessed is he that considereth the poor. ---- In Memory of the Rev. Robert Breck, A. M., late pastor of the church of Christ in this place, who died on the 23d, day of April, A.D. 1784, in the 71st year of his age, and in the 49th, of his ministry. This monument is erected by his affectionate and grateful pa- rishioners, in addition to that in thieir breasts, to perpetuate the re- membrance of his singular worth and long continued labors among them in the service of their souls. He taught us how to live, and Oh! to high A price fro knowledge! taught us how to die. ---- Heare Liys the Body of Beniamin Wright, He deceased the 24th of October, 1704, at near the age of 78 years. ---- Here lies ye 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 ye body of Mary Sikes, Once Mary Knolton, who dyed ye 1 of ianvary 1707/8 aged 30 years. ---- page 117 Springfield In Memory of Doctr Jonathan Bliss, whose Body was weak, His mind Strong, His heart upright, and his life exemplary, He died Oct. 29th, 1761, in his 63rd year, and here lies intered. ---- In Memory of Doct. Pelathiah Bliss, who being abroad int he Public Service, as Surgeon of a Regiment, Died near Albany, Decr 26, 1756, in his 34th year. ---- Also in Memroy of Pelathiah, his Son, who died Novr 8th, 1766, in his 18th year, and was here intered, of Suffield. ---- Here lies intered the body of the Revd Mr. Danel Brewer, the late worthy Pastor of the first Church in Springfield, who departed this life on the 5th of Novembr 1733, in the 66th year of his age, and 40th of his Ministry. Rev. 14th, 13th. Blessed are the dead, that die in the Lord, they rest from their labours, and their works follow them. ---- Here lies intered the body of Mr. Daniel Brewer, Junr who decd October ye 7th, 1733, in the 25th year of his age. He was an hard, Student, a Great Scholar, and a good Chris- tian. He esteem'd the Riches and Glory of this world as loss and Dung, so that He might win Christ, Having a desire to depart. He lived much desir'd, and Dy'd Greatly Lamented. ---- page 118 Springfield In Memory of Mrs. Katherine, late wife of ye Reveredn Mr. Daniel Brewer, who died May 15th, 1754, in her 79th year. ---- In Memory of Nathaniel Brewer, Died March 11, 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 Marh, 1793, aged 76. Depart my friends, dry up your tears, 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 no more." Note: (A Colored Girl,) bro't up by Co. Worthington. ---- page 119 Springfield In Memory of John Huggins, GENTLEMAN, who died August 1st, 1732, aged - - years. ---- In Memory or 2 sons of Mr. Ellis Russell, who were both drowned together May 23, 1783, viz. Mr. Stephen Russell, in ye 31 year of his age, and Archelaus, in ye 13 year of his age. Reader beware, and venture not too far, To save one drowning, lest my fate you share. The second I ventured in to save, A brother drowing, brought me to my grave. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Abigal, wife of Mr. Jacob Cooley, who died Janry 12th, 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 Luke Hitchcock, Esq. who after he had servd Goad and his generation in several publick office, deceased Jany 24th, 1727, in ye 72d year of his age. ---- ______________ | HOOKER. | |'Rest in Hope'| |______________| John Hooker, Died Mar 7, 1829, AE 69. Sarah his wife, died Sept. 5, 1842, aged 78. page 120 Springfield Two children died in infancy. Richard, April 24, 1802, aged 9 mo. Clarrisa, Oct. 8, 1804, aged 8 mo. Mary, Died July 17, 1824, aged 25. Sarah, wife of Dr. Hale, died April 24, 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 yrs. and 3 mo. ---- In Memory of Lucy Ashmun, Dautr 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. Tha flower fadeth, but the word of * * * * ---- __________ | OSGOOD. | |__________| Henry Died July 3, 1834, aged 3 years. Mary Sherburne, Died JUne 19, 1843, aged 29 years. page 121 Springfield In Memory of Mr. Earl Cooley, who by a casual blow in a well, died 15th Nov. 1809, in the 50th year of his age. ----- Susan Sanborn, Wife of Simon Sanborn, Died May 3, 1834. ---- In Memory of Mr. Johnathan Lyman, Born in Lebanon, educated in Yale College where he 5 years acceptabley and worthily discharged the duties of a turor, the last winter was an instructor in the academic school at Hatfield, and for 2 years past a preacher universally approved. Returning from Hatfield, on a visit to his parents he was taken sieck 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 her, waiting for a happy Resurrection. ---- In Memory of the Hon. Thomas Dwight, who died Jan 2d, A.D. 1819, aged 60. Behold he taketh away who can hinder him? who will say to him what doest thou ? ---- Mrs. Hannah Dwight, Relict of Thomas Dwight, Died July 10, 1833, AE 73. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Hon. Johnathan Dwight, who was born in this town Dec. 28, 1772, and died March 22, 1840, VIRTUTE, VIXIT, MEMORIA, VIVIT. ---- page 122 Springfield In Memory of Miss Margaret Dwight, who Died April 24th, MDCCXC in the 20th, year of her age. This Monument is erected. Why are friends ravish'd from us, 'tis to bind By soft affections ties on human hearts, The thought of death which reason too supine, Or 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. ---- Johnathan Dwight, Died Sep. 5, 1831, AE 88 ---- 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 sooon cut off and we fly away. page 123 Springfield Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Royal Bond, Merchant of New York, formerly of Boston, who was drowned on the night of the 10th, August, 1815, 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, AE 17 Months, and 12 days. ---- _______ |CHILD. | |_______| Ann, wife of William Child, Died April 26, 1846, AE 58. William Child, Esq. Died June 27, 1847 AE 59. ---- Martha Coggeshall, Daughter of G. W. and Isabella Callender, Died June 14, 1839, AE 2 years and 8 Months. ' Tho' lost to sight, in memory dear. ' ----- page 124 Springfield John Phelps, son of Harvey, and Hannah Chapin, Died Aug. 25, 1826, AE 7 Months. ---- Erastus S. Chapin, Died May 1st 1840, AE 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 thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. ---- Dr. Saml Kingsbury, Died June 18, 1826, aged 46. Jemima, His wife, died Jan. 29, 1846, AE 62. Charles L., their Son, died March 23, 1843, AE 34. ---- WARE. William H. Ware, Died Sept. 17, 1840, AE 2 yrs, and 4 mo. Mary Eliza, wife of Addison Ware, died April 14, 1846, AE 38. ---- page 125 Springfield In Memory of Ensign James Warriner, who, after an useful and exemplary life, died May 9th, 1765, in ye 73d year of his age. To ye great grief of his friends. ---- Here lies the body of Martha Warriner, who died Sept. 23d, 1744, in ye 27 of her age. ---- Here lyeth the body of Lievt James Warriner, who died March 17, in the 68 year of his age, 1736. ---- Here lyeth the body of Mr. Thomas Warriner, and his wife, who died June the 13th, in the 37th year of his age, ANO 1740. ---- Here lyeth the body of Ensign Ebeneer Warriner, who died on the fifth day of 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 buyt short favors borrowed now, To be repaid anon." ---- page 126 Springfield In Memory of Mrs. Joanna, wife of Mr. Samuel Brooks, who died March 17, 1756, in her 45th year. ---- In Memory of Capt. James Scutt, who died Sept. ye 10th, A.D. 1769, in ye 87th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Eliabeth Scutt, wife of Capt. James Scutt, who died May 21st, A.D. 1770, in the 82d year of her age. ---- Mrs. Eunice Breck, the Virtuous Consort of the Revd. Robert Breck, and Daughter of the Revd. Daniel Brewer, was born May 28th, A.D. 1707, and died Augst. 12th, 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 16th, 1834, aged 61 years. ---- Thomas Sargeant, Jr. Died at sea June 25th, 1825, aged 27 years. ---- page 127 Springfield 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. May days are past, purposes are broken off. ---- page 128 Springfield ___________ |WILLIAMS | |___________| Eleazer Williams, | Mrs. Charlotte Williams, Died Oct. 3, 1834. | Died Feb 22, 1827, AE 64. | AE 54. ---- __________ |W. DWIGHT.| |__________| Thomas, Oct. 5, 1840 " Sept. 1, 1841. ---- Ann M. Died June 10, 1844, AE 2 weeks. Susan A. Died Nov. 24, 1844, AE 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. ---- page 129 Springfield William Augustus, Son of Hon. Charles Stearns, Born Feb. 7, 1843, died Oct. 3, 1845. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Sarah, Widow of Hon. Johathan Dwight, who died Dec. 24, 1848, aged 73. "Her children 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, AE 10 mo. ---- Mrs. Elizabeth, Wife of Elam Stockbridge, Died Oct. 20, 1826, AE 49. Dorothy A. Daughter of Elam and Elizabeth Stockbridge, Died Feb. 11, 1838, aged 20. ---- Frederick Bryant, Died Jan 21, 1832, AE 4ms. 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. page 130 Springfield Adonijah Foot, Born Oct. 22, 1780, died Oct. 13, 1825, AE 45. Adonijah, Son of Adonijah and Clarissa Foot, Died March 12, 1823, AE 3. ---- Festus Stebbins, 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 29, 1800, in the 63rd year of her age. ---- Zebina Stebbins, Died Oct. 6, 1835, aged 80. ---- Thomas Stebbins, Died March 1, 1836, aged 79. ---- NOTE. - John Dwyt, or Dwite, or Dwight, supposed to be the root of all of that name in America, came to this country in 1636. He was the son of a wool-comber. He settled in Dedham. His eldest son, Richard, was lost in the wilderness, when about seven year old. Timothy, his only remaining son, married Reua Flint, by whom he had ten children. Henry, the fouth surviving son of Timothy, married and settled in Hatfield, died 1732. His son, Josiah, settled in Springfield, and died 1768. His son Edmund, removed to Halifax, and died 1755. Josiah was the father of Thomas Dwight, and Edmund of Jonathan Dwight of this town. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 222 ERRATA, OMISSIONS, &C. The ancestor of the families of DAY, found in Springfield, West Springfield, South Hadley, 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 Springfield, and died Dec. 27, 1711. Most of the families of the name in Springfield, and West Spring- field are descended from him. His other son, JOHN, from whom are descended the families in South Hadley, and Northampton, (with one or two exceptions,) lived 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. [a book in which each sheet is folded into eight leaves] {Email L} page 131 H A D L E Y. ~~~~~~~~~~ Where are the flowers, the fair young flowers, that lately sprung and stood, In brighter light and softer airs, a beauteous sisterhood? Alas! they all are in their graves, the gentle race of flowers Are lying in their lowly beds, with the fair and good of ours; The rain is falling where they lie; but the cold November rain Calls not from out the gloomy earth the lovely ones again. - W. C. Bryant. ~~~~~~~~~~~ [The oldest Monument.] DOCr IOHN WESTGARRe DyED IN SEPr 1675 IN ye XXXI yEAR oFs AGE. ---- ENs CHILEAb SMITH DyEd oN MARCH ye 7, 1731 AGEd 96 yEAR AND HANNAH HIS WIFE DyEd oN AVGst 31 1733 AGEd 88 yEARS. ITs WoRTHY oF MEMoRIl yt THEY LIVEd IN MARiAG STAt 70 yEAR. ---- REBEKAH MADE BY GOD A MEIT HELP To MR JOHN RVSSELL AND FELLOW LABOVRER IN CHRISTS WORK A WISE VERTVOVS PiOVS MOTHER IN ISREAL LyES HERE IN FVLL ASSVRANCE oF a IoYFVL RESVRRECTION SHE DIED IN THE 57 yEAR oF HER AGE NOVEMBr 21 1 6 8 8 ---- page 132 Hadley [these words box in the inscription and begin at the top, go down the right side, across the bottom, and up the left hand side] [top] REVEREND RVS [right side] SELLS REMAINS WHO FIRST GAT [across bottom] HERD AND FOR [up left side] 33 yEARS FAITHFVLLY GOVERND [center] THE FLOCK OF CHRIST IN HADLEY TIL THE CHIEF SHEPHERD SVDEN LLY BVT MERCIFV LLY CALLd HIM oFF TO RECEIEV HIS REW ARD IN THE 66 yEAR oF HIS AGE DECEMBER 10 1 6 9 2 Goffe and Whalley, two of the judges of Charles I. were con- cealed from the rage of their pursuers for several years, in the Rev. Mr. Russell's cellar. One of them was there for a long 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, and 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 Capn. Moses Porter, who was born at Hadley, Jan. 13th, A.D. 1721, and was slain by the Indians near Crown Point, in the morning scout of the 8th, of Sep. 1755. "Earths highest station ends in here he lies, "But life immortal waits beyond the grave." ---- page 133 Hadley This Stone is erected to the Memory of Miss Mary Kellogg, only daugher of Doct. Giles C. Kellogg, who died Nov. 11, 1802, in the 18th year of her age. [Lines written by President Dwight, 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 beams 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. ---- ILEZEBETH SMIH DyEd oN FEIr ye 15 1727/8 AGEd 25 yEAR SARnt IOSEH SMIH DAVGHtr ---- Mr ELEAZAR WORNER DyED ON MAY ye 8 1722 AGED 66 yEAR. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Marsh, wife of Ebenezer Marsh, who departed this life January ye 31, 1794, in the 66th year of her age. Prudence is an eveness of soul, A steady temper, which no cares controul, No passions ruffle, no desires inflame, Still constant to itself & still the same. ---- page 134 Hadley Rev. Jonathan Smith, was settled in the ministry in Chilmark, 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, AE 31. Reader, pause at this stone, Know that thou art mortal, And raise now one penitential Cry for Mercy in they dying hour. ---- Rev. John Brown, Died March 22, 1839, AE 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 line, "We are all here, and it is well." ---- In Memory of Chester Smith, son of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Eunice Smith, who was instantly killed by the upsetting of a load of wood, Jan. 25th, 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. Moses Porter, who was born at East Hartford, Oct 4th, AD 1719, and died at Hadley, Oct. 2, 1798. ---- page 135 Hadley To the Memory of John Webster, Esq., One of the first settlers of Hartford, in Connecticut, who was many years a magistrate or assistant, & afterwards Deputy Gov- ernor of that Colony, & in 1659, with three sons, Robert, William & Thomas, associated with others in the purchase and settlement of Hadley, where he died in 1661. This monument is erected, in 1818, by his descendant, Noah Webster, of Amherst. ---- Here lies the body of the Rev. 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, and able divine, a lively, pathetic preacher, a burning and shining 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 Eleazer Porter, Esq. A lover of his country and universally benevolent. He com- passionated 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 aetatis 59. ---- Sacred to the memory of the 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 piety and purity, ever upright and honourable in conduct, 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 ministry. ---- In Memory of Rev. 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 Feb, 1724; graduated at Yale College, 1747; ordained 10 Dec. 1749; and died March, 1810, aetat 85. ---- J. Lyman died & was buried at York, Me. [Errata, omissions &c. page 222] ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 136 W E S T S P R I N G F I E L D I saw an aged man upon his bier, [frame of wood for bearing dead to grave] His hair was thin and whit, and on hi brow A record of the cares of many a year; -- Cares that were ended and forgotten now, And there was sadness round and faces bowed, And woman's tears fell fast, and children wailed aloud. Then rose another hoary man and said, [hoary - gray with age] In faltering accents, to that weeping train, Why mourn ye that our aged friend is dead? * * * * * * I am glad, that he has lived thus long, And glad that he has gone to his reward; Nor deem, that kindly nature did him wrong, Softly to disengage the vital cord. When his weak hand grew pulsied, and his eye Dark with the mist of age, it was his time to die. - W. C. Bryant. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note. - The Old Burying ground is about half a mile west of the Rail Road Bridge on Connecticut River. [Inscription on the oldest Monument.] HERE LyES THE BODy oF MR NATHANiEL DWiT, who DIED at Springfield November the 7th 1711 in the 47th year of his age. Note. - It probably was intended for Nathaniel Dwight, see note, page 130. ---- Here lyeth the Body of Deacon John Barber who Dyed INAry ye 17 1712 aged 70 years. ---- Here lyeth the Body of THO MAS BARBER who dyed Januy ye 17 1714 aged 40 years. ---- page 137 West Springfield In Memory of THRE daughter of Mr. Gideon & Mrs Mary Leonard viz Cynthia died Sepr 26 1776 in the 4th year of her age TAMER who died Sept 18 1776 aged 2 years. Mary who died Aug 2d 1777 in the 11th month of her age. ---- Here lyes interred the Body of Ensn John Ely who deceased May 22d 1754 in the 47th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Dea/n John Ely who died 15 Jany 1758 in the 80th year of his age. "Reader 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 me." ---- In Memory of ye widow Mercy Ely Consort of Dea/n John Ely who died ye 5th of May 1763 in ye 83d year of her age. ---- Here lyes interred The Body of Mr. Caleb Ely who deceased May ye 16 A D 1754 in ye 40th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Samuel Ely who died Decr ye 8th 1758 in the 58th year of his age. ---- page 138 West Springfield Here lyeth the Body of Mrs rebeccah EudNS who dyd the 1th day of Febr uary ANOD 1739 in the 42d year of her age. ---- Here lyeth the Body of MRS MARy eLy The wife of Deac/n JOSEPH eLy who died the 19th of May in the 71 year of her age 1 7 3 6. ---- In Memory of Wd MARy ELy Relict of Mr CALEB ELy who died 7th Marh 1783 in the 62 year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Dorcas wife of Mr John Ely who died 3d July 1777 in the 42 year of her age. Also of Mrs. Eunice WHITE RELECT OF ENSn IOHN ELy & ROGr WOLCOTT ESQ who died at Bolton 29 March 1778 aged 73 years Being the wife of JOEL WHITE ESQ. ---- Here is intered the Body of Mr. Benjamin Stebbins, who died Oct. ye 17th 1748, in the 72d year of his age. ---- page 139 West Springfield In Memory of Mr. Benjamin Stebbins, who died 11th Sept. 1783, in the 82d 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 11 1772 in ye 76th year of his age. "Where 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 King of terrours is the Prince of Peace. ---- ____________ | 1 7 1 4 | | MARY ELY. | |____________| In Memory of Anna, daughr of Mr. Justin Ely, and Mrs. Ruth Ely, died Jan. 6th, in 1776 in the 9th year of her age. Smitten friends, are Angels sent on errand full of love. ---- In Memory of three children, of Mr. Martin and Mrs. Eliabeth Ely, viz. and Infant born and decesed 7th June, 1774, Also Seth, 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. ---- page 140 West Springfield In Memory of Mr. Samuel Ely, who died Dec. 8th, 1758, in the 58th year of his age. "Know then this truth "Enough for man to know, "Virtue alone is happiness below." ---- Here lies the body of Mr. Samuel Day, who died Oct. ye 19, 1729, in the 59th year of his age. ---- Here lies intered the Body of Major John Day, who departed this life October Novem. the 20, AD 1752, in the 8th year of his age. ---- Here lies intered ye Body of Mrs. Mary Day wife of Major John Day, who departed this life Feb th 28th, 1742, aged 65 years. ---- In Memory of Lieut. Nathan 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 Bagg, who died May ye 19th 1760, in ye 50th year of his age. ---- page 141 West Springfield _________ | M | | MAyiOR | | IOHN | | ELy | |_________| ---- In Memory of Mr. Thomas Miller, who died Sep 8th 1781 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 Biwene, was a Dragoon in the Prince of Brunswicks Regt. who was killed by lightning, Aug. 16th, 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. Note. - Joseph and Tilley Mirrick, were under the tree when it was struck with Lightning; they were both knocked down. 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 hay. ---- In Memory of Dea. Joseph Mirrick, who with reputation and honour discharged the varied duties of his chrisitian and offical character, calmly fell asleep, 5th March, 1792, in the 88th year of his age, and 42 of his Office. Note. - On this stone the name is spelt Mirrick, on the others, Mirick. Within the last 50 or 60 years, it has been gradually changed to Merick. ---- page 142 West Springfield Here lies inter'd the Body of Mrs. Mary, the Virtous Consort of Deacon Joseph Mirrick, who deceased Jan. 3d 1779, in her 73d year. Reader behold 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. ---- Here lyeth the Body of Mrs. Sarah Mirick, the wife of Lieut James Mirick, who dyed Feb. ye 5th 1734, in the 56th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Lieut. James Mirick, who died Sep 8th, 1765, in ye 95th 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 must die, "And lay your heads as low as I." ---- [Copied from Monuments in the New Cemetery on the hill.] In Memory of Mrs. Elenow, 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. ---- Joseph Ashley, Died April 8, 1813, in the 93d year of his age. ---- {Email M} page 143 LONGMEADOW. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life is real! Life is carnest! [of the body or flesh] And the grave is not its goal; 'Dust thou art, to dust returnest,' Was not spoken of the soul. Lives of great men all remin us, We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sand of time: Footprints, tat perhaps another, Sailing o'er life's lolemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked borther, Seeing, shall take heart agin." -- H.W. Longfellow. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [The oldest Monument in the Burying ground was removed from Springfield in May, 1848, by Mr. David Booth.] MARy COLTON ALiAS MARy DRAK(e) WHO DyED Octo 10th 1682. My DAyES ARe FEW. My GLAS IS RVN My AGE 32 AND ONE yET AM i INth ARMS oF My REDEEMER STRONG. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Experience ye wife of Mr. Thomas Hale who died Sept 12th 1719 in her 42d year. "My days are past my puposes are boken off." Betwen the above named lies Hezekiah their Son who died Jany 8th 1720 aged 4 months. Our rest together is in the grave. ---- page 144 Longmeadow Here Lyes The Body oF Mrs Elizabeth KEEP who died the 29 day of July 1720 in the 12 year of her age. EAR you young So Am i Ther fore AL PRepare to die The finest flesh is but dust - Prepare, - for follow me you must. ---- Here lies intered the Body of Capt. THomas Colton, who departed this life Sept the 30, 1728, aged 77 years, PROV 7. The Memory of the just is blessed. ---- Here Lyeth the Body of John Gunn of Westfield. QUATER MASTER, who died Sep. 17, 1736, aged about 82 years. ---- Here lies intered the Body of Deac. Nathaniel Burt, who died on the 19th of Juy, 1749, in ye 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 of 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 19th year. "Here is a voice directed here, To old and young and all That they be ready to appear, Whenever Christ shall call." ---- page 145 Longmeadow In Memory of Capt. Isaac Colton, who died Jan. 23d 1757, in his 57th, 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 curch, an exemplary christian, a man of public spirit, and a good soldier, well beloved at home and in ye army. A concern for pure religion caused his going into ye military 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, perspicous, and affectionate exhibition of evangelical truth, for propriety, richness and fevor in social prayer, and for his instruc- tive conversation and christian sympathy in pastoral duties. In testimony of their affectinate remembrance of his personal worth and teir regard for his ability, zeal and usefulness as their chris- tian pastor, his mourning congregation erect this monument. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 146 AGAWAM. 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 heart must go. What though he talk'd of her to angels? nay - Hover'd in spirit near her? - - 'twas that arm, Palsied in death, whose fond caress she knew! It was that lip of marble with whose kiss, Morning and eve, love hemm'd sweet day in. -Willis. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The oldest Monument in Agawam. In Memory of Mrs. Mary, Wife of Capt. Jon/a 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, AE 33. Also Delia, their dau/tr, Died Dec. 23, 1825, AE 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." ---- page 147 Agawam In Memory of Mr. Elnathan Baldwin, who was suddenly killed by the wheel of a waggon, near Hartford, on the 13 of July, 1812, aged 40 yEARS. Useful in Life, AND LAMENTED In DEATH, "The cup that my Father giveth me, shall I not drink it." "Come all you weary travelers Pray stop and drop a tear, As I traveled I made a full stop here." ---- In Memory of Capt. Jon/a Worthington, who died 14th Augst 1809, 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." ---- In Memory of Mrs. Sybil Worthington, Consort of Cap/n Jona/a Worthington, who with a new born son died 29th Mar/h, 1803, aged 43 years. ALSO Another Infant Son, who died 19th April, 1796, aged 10 days. While cold and lifeless the speechless form, Which once was with each God-like virtue warm, Which for the poor and needy wrought relief, And lost its sufferings in another's grief; Applauding seraphs hail thy happier shade, To brighter realms, where no rude storm invades. ---- page 148 Agawam "Lucy," Daughter of Amos and Dezire Worthington, Died June 15, 1846, AE 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." ---- JOB, Son of Mr. Amos and Mrs. Dezire Worthington, was drowned 14th April, 1804, aged 16 Months. ---- In Memory of Mr. Joh Worthington, who died April 15th, 1815, in the 63 year of his age. Also his daughter, ABi, who died May 16, 1803, aged 16 months. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EXTRACT FROM ANCIENT RECORDS. February the 14, 1638. "Wee the Inhabitants of AGAAM upon Quinnectticot taking into consideration the manifold inconveniences, that may fall upon us, for want of some fit magistracy among us. Being now, by Gods Providence, fallen into the line of the Massachusetts jurisdiction; and it being farr off to repayre thither, in such cases of Justice, as may often fall out among us, doe therefore thin it meett by a gen- eral consent and vote, to ordaine, (till we receive further directions for the General Court, in 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 misdemenor, to inflict corporal pun- ishment, as whipping, stockinge, byndinge to the peace or good be- haviour, and in some cases, to require sureties, or if the offence require it to commit to prison, and in defaults of a common prison, to commit delinquents to the charge of some fit person or persons till Justice may be satisfied." ---- page 149 W E S T F I E L D. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 'Tis a harsh world, in which affection knows No place to treasure up its loved and lost But the foul grave! Thou, who 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, How can I leave thee - - here! - Willis. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The oldest Mounment in Westfield. HERE LyETH THE BODy OF ABIGAIL THE WIFE OF JOHN NOBLE WHO DIED IVLy 3 ANO 1683 in ye 20 YEAR OF HER AGE. ---- IOHN ROOT AGED ABOVT 44yEArs 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 Sept. the 7th, A.D. 1708. ---- page 150 Westfield Here lyeth intered the Body of Mr. Samuel Taylor, who was born August the 27th, ANNO DOM 1675, and dyed April the 8th, A.D. 1709. ---- Here rests ye body of Revd Mr. Edward Taylor, Ye aged, venerable, Learned & Pious Pastor of ye Church of Christ in this town, who, after He had served God and his generation faithfully for many years, fell aslee June 24th, 1729, in ye 87th year of his age. ---- Ensign STEVEN KELLOGG Departed this life June ye VI, 1722, in ye 55th year of HIS AGE. ---- In Memory of Mrs. RHODA, wife of Deacon E L D A D Taylor, died June ye 22d, 1740, in ye 29th year of yer age. "A law eternal doth decree, That all things made shall mortal be." ---- Here lyeth the Body of MR. Noah Shelden, who died Aug/st 30, A.D. 1748, aged 43 years. ---- In Memory of the Hon. Eldad Taylor, Esq, who died in Boston, 21st May,1777, AEtat 69, and lies in the tomb of the Hon. John Wendell, Esq. Also Mrs. Thankful Taylor his Relict, died 12th August, 1803, AEtat 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. Where we now are you will know hereafter. Remember that Christ is the Resurection and the Life. ---- page 151 Westfield In Memory of Mrs. Ruth, Relict of ye Reverend Mr. Edward Taylor, Died January ye 27th, 177*, in the ** of her age. "Hope humbly then, with trembling inions soar, Wait the GREAT Teacher Death, & God adore." ---- Here was buried the Body of Mr. Moses Root, the Son of Mr. John & Mrs. Eliabeth Root, who died Octo/br the 7th, A.D 1744, in the 28th year of his age. ---- EZRA, SON oF MR. EZRA & MARGARET Clap, Died Jan. ye 19th, 1754, aged 20 ***. ---- Paul Ingersol, was born June the 19th, 1745, and died the 5th day July next, Son to Mr. Ezra & Mrs. ***. ---- This Stone stands to perpetuate THE MEMORy oF MAJ. MATHEW IVES, who was born at Meriden, Ct., June 26, 1773, and died FEB. 21, 1840. ---- To the Memory of Rev. Joseph Mix, formerly Pastor of the Church in West Suffield, Con., who died Aug. 4, 1833, AEtat 68. "In Christ is my hope, for Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth." ---- page 152 Westfield ELZA BISHOP Born at Famington, Ct, Dec. 9, 1813. The five last years of her life were successfully devoted to the interests of Female Education & Piety, & amidst a wide & extended sphere of usefulness, died while Preceptress of Westfield Adade- my, April 26, 1839. ---- PORTER FOWLER, Died October 12th, 1828, aged 39 years. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Thankful, 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 Saints shall live again, And in his kingdom ever reign. ---- Hon. William Sheperd, 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/n 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. ---- page 153 Westfield This Monument is erected to ye 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 virtue falls a victim to the grave, In life distinguished by the wise and brave. Let friendship deck its urn with choicest flowers, Let melancholy mark the lonely hours; In every breast let pity heave a sigh, And feel the solemn truth that all must die, Mingle with dust, and in earth's cold bosom lie. ---- In Memory of General Warham Park, who died March 6, 1801, aged 49 years. ---- In Memory of Edmund Ely, who died Jan'y 7, 1834, AE 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, AE 25 years. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Margaret, Consort of Dr. David Sheperd, of Chester, who died Feb'y 10th, 1769, in the 20th year of her age. Many are the shapes of death, and many are the ways that lead to his GRIM CAVE - all dreadful! But Virtue alone assures that peace, Which age nor death can destroy, Afford the mind a lasting case, And fill it with immortal joy. ---- page 154 Westfield In Memory of Mrs. Anne, Wife of Capt. John Kellog, 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 the Church of Christ in this place, who died Feb'y 12th 1776, in the 60th year of his age. Mark the perfect and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. ---- Here lies interred the body of the Rev. Mr. Nehemiah Bull, who departed this life April 12th, 1740, in the 39th year of his age. ---- In memory of Col. James Taylor, who died 14th Aug. 1803, aged 53 years. Neither nobleness 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. ---- In Memory of John Ashley, Esq., who died April ye 16th, 1759, in ye 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. 29, 1840, AE 7 1-2 years. ---- page 155 Westfield In Memory of Mr. Benjamin, Son of Deac. Benjamin and Mrs. Mary Dyer, of Windham, Ct. who was drowned at Westfield, 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, | Jemima Fowler, is wife was born Sept. 5, 1747, and| was born Feb'y 5, 176l, and died Nov. 26, 1823. | died Feb'y 28, 1826. ---- In Memory of Mr. Samuel Fowler, who died Nov. 10, 1744, in his 61st year. Hope humbly then, with trembling pinions soar, Wait the great teacher Death, and God adore. ---- page 155 WESTFIELD. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note. - The Indian name of Westfield was Warronoco, and belonged to Springfield. 1658. Dec. The inhabitants of Springfield granted a tract of land to Thomas Cooper, on condition that he commenced improvements 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 affairs at Warronoco, and to grant lands. Some improvements were made as early as 1660, but no permanent settlers. page 156 Westfield 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 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, Moses 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 Pander, David Ashley, John Ingersoll, Moses Cook, Isaac Phelps, Edward Neill, Thomas Gunn, Gideon Green, Joseph Whiting, 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 narrating 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, was ordained pastor. 1781. Nov. 22. Rev. Noah Atwater was ordained. He kept 20 sermons on hand, never preached the same to his own people a second time, and had his 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, Vt. Sermon by Dr. Lathrop. 1803. Nov. 16. 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. Emerson 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email N} page 149 W E S T F I E L D. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 'Tis a harsh world, in which affection knows No place to treasure up its loved and lost But the foul grave! Thou, who 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, How can I leave thee - - here! - Willis. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The oldest Mounment in Westfield. HERE LyETH THE BODy OF ABIGAIL THE WIFE OF JOHN NOBLE WHO DIED IVLy 3 ANO 1683 in ye 20 YEAR OF HER AGE. ---- IOHN ROOT AGED ABOVT 44yEArs 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 Sept. the 7th, A.D. 1708. ---- page 150 Westfield Here lyeth intered the Body of Mr. Samuel Taylor, who was born August the 27th, ANNO DOM 1675, and dyed April the 8th, A.D. 1709. ---- Here rests ye body of Revd Mr. Edward Taylor, Ye aged, venerable, Learned & Pious Pastor of ye Church of Christ in this town, who, after He had served God and his generation faithfully for many years, fell aslee June 24th, 1729, in ye 87th year of his age. ---- Ensign STEVEN KELLOGG Departed this life June ye VI, 1722, in ye 55th year of HIS AGE. ---- In Memory of Mrs. RHODA, wife of Deacon E L D A D Taylor, died June ye 22d, 1740, in ye 29th year of yer age. "A law eternal doth decree, That all things made shall mortal be." ---- Here lyeth the Body of MR. Noah Shelden, who died Aug/st 30, A.D. 1748, aged 43 years. ---- In Memory of the Hon. Eldad Taylor, Esq, who died in Boston, 21st May,1777, AEtat 69, and lies in the tomb of the Hon. John Wendell, Esq. Also Mrs. Thankful Taylor his Relict, died 12th August, 1803, AEtat 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. Where we now are you will know hereafter. Remember that Christ is the Resurection and the Life. ---- page 151 Westfield In Memory of Mrs. Ruth, Relict of ye Reverend Mr. Edward Taylor, Died January ye 27th, 177*, in the ** of her age. "Hope humbly then, with trembling inions soar, Wait the GREAT Teacher Death, & God adore." ---- Here was buried the Body of Mr. Moses Root, the Son of Mr. John & Mrs. Eliabeth Root, who died Octo/br the 7th, A.D 1744, in the 28th year of his age. ---- EZRA, SON oF MR. EZRA & MARGARET Clap, Died Jan. ye 19th, 1754, aged 20 ***. ---- Paul Ingersol, was born June the 19th, 1745, and died the 5th day July next, Son to Mr. Ezra & Mrs. ***. ---- This Stone stands to perpetuate THE MEMORy oF MAJ. MATHEW IVES, who was born at Meriden, Ct., June 26, 1773, and died FEB. 21, 1840. ---- To the Memory of Rev. Joseph Mix, formerly Pastor of the Church in West Suffield, Con., who died Aug. 4, 1833, AEtat 68. "In Christ is my hope, for Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth." ---- page 152 Westfield ELZA BISHOP Born at Famington, Ct, Dec. 9, 1813. The five last years of her life were successfully devoted to the interests of Female Education & Piety, & amidst a wide & extended sphere of usefulness, died while Preceptress of Westfield Adade- my, April 26, 1839. ---- PORTER FOWLER, Died October 12th, 1828, aged 39 years. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Thankful, 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 Saints shall live again, And in his kingdom ever reign. ---- Hon. William Sheperd, 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/n 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. ---- page 153 Westfield This Monument is erected to ye 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 virtue falls a victim to the grave, In life distinguished by the wise and brave. Let friendship deck its urn with choicest flowers, Let melancholy mark the lonely hours; In every breast let pity heave a sigh, And feel the solemn truth that all must die, Mingle with dust, and in earth's cold bosom lie. ---- In Memory of General Warham Park, who died March 6, 1801, aged 49 years. ---- In Memory of Edmund Ely, who died Jan'y 7, 1834, AE 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, AE 25 years. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Margaret, Consort of Dr. David Sheperd, of Chester, who died Feb'y 10th, 1769, in the 20th year of her age. Many are the shapes of death, and many are the ways that lead to his GRIM CAVE - all dreadful! But Virtue alone assures that peace, Which age nor death can destroy, Afford the mind a lasting case, And fill it with immortal joy. ---- page 154 Westfield In Memory of Mrs. Anne, Wife of Capt. John Kellog, 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 the Church of Christ in this place, who died Feb'y 12th 1776, in the 60th year of his age. Mark the perfect and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace. ---- Here lies interred the body of the Rev. Mr. Nehemiah Bull, who departed this life April 12th, 1740, in the 39th year of his age. ---- In memory of Col. James Taylor, who died 14th Aug. 1803, aged 53 years. Neither nobleness 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. ---- In Memory of John Ashley, Esq., who died April ye 16th, 1759, in ye 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. 29, 1840, AE 7 1-2 years. ---- page 155 Westfield In Memory of Mr. Benjamin, Son of Deac. Benjamin and Mrs. Mary Dyer, of Windham, Ct. who was drowned at Westfield, 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, | Jemima Fowler, is wife was born Sept. 5, 1747, and| was born Feb'y 5, 176l, and died Nov. 26, 1823. | died Feb'y 28, 1826. ---- In Memory of Mr. Samuel Fowler, who died Nov. 10, 1744, in his 61st year. Hope humbly then, with trembling pinions soar, Wait the great teacher Death, and God adore. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 155 W E S T F I E L D. Note. - The Indian name of Westfield was Warronoco, and belonged to Springfield. 1658. Dec. The inhabitants of Springfield granted a tract of land to Thomas Cooper, on condition that he commenced improvements 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 affairs at Warronoco, and to grant lands. Some improvements were made as early as 1660, but no permanent settlers. page 156 Westfield 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 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, Moses 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 Pander, David Ashley, John Ingersoll, Moses Cook, Isaac Phelps, Edward Neill, Thomas Gunn, Gideon Green, Joseph Whiting, 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 narrating 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, was ordained pastor. 1781. Nov. 22. Rev. Noah Atwater was ordained. He kept 20 sermons on hand, never preached the same to his own people a second time, and had his 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, Vt. Sermon by Dr. Lathrop. 1803. Nov. 16. 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. Emerson 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. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email O} page 157 H A Y D E N V I L L E. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The only Monument in this Village. Family Monument. Josiah Hayden, Died July 26, 1847, aged 79 years. "Strong in faith, giving glory to God;" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 157 W I L L I A M S B U R G H. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "OUR FATHERS, WHERE ARE THEY?" "Beneath those 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 of the hamlet sleep." - Gray's Elegy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The oldest Monument in Williamsburgh. Mr. Thomas Nash, Died March 12th, 1773, in ye 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 minister in this town; sustained the ministerial character with uncommon dignity and usefulness four years; and rested from his labors Oct. 13th, 1777, in the 30th year of his age. "If they hear not Moses and the prophets neither will they hear through one rose from the dead." ---- page 158 Williamsburgh In Memory of Mr. Josiah Hayden, who died Dec. 29, 1810, in the 78th year of his age. Tho' mouldering in the dust I lie I speak to all, prepare to die. ---- In Memory of Edward Gere, who died Sept 24, 1832, AE 34. "Short toil, sore pain dear friend was thine, Now joys eternal and divine." ---- Rev. David E. Goodwin, Died May 2d, 1842, AE 31. ---- Rev. Chester Lord, Died Nov. 8, 1834, AE 22. Having just entered with promise upon the ministry. ---- To the Memory of Rev. Joseph Strong, who died Jan. !, 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 thought them with perspicuity and force. His ministry, by a divine 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. ---- page 159 Williamsburgh Rev. Henry Lord, for 30 years pastor of The First church in Williamsburgh, Died Nov 22, A.D. 1834, AE 53. He was a faithful minister of Christ and an example of modesty, gentleness, punctuality, simplicity and godly sincerity. ---- Mrs. Fidelia, wife of Rev. H. Lord, Died 25 Nov. 1828, AE 35. ---- page 159 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ W E S T H A M P T O N. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Moment seize, Heaven's on their wing; a moment, we 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, 1786, in the 84th year of her age. Pray stop my friends * * * * * * ---- Mr. John Parsons, the first person buried in this yard, Died March 23, 1791, AEtat 46. "Passenger, see what number die, The old, the young, together lie, And bless'd is he who ascends on high." ---- Sylvester Judd, Esq., Died Sept. 19, 1832, aged 79 years. ---- page 160 Westhampton 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 66 yEARS. She was an affectionate WIFE, a tender MOTHER, a kind FRIEND, and exemplary CHRISTIAN. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Eunice Clark, Wife of Mr. Ebenr Clark, who died Dec. 4th, 1791, aged 40 years and 28 days. Also their Children, who died as follows: Rosel, Died April 21st, 1779, aged 21 days. Medad, Died April 21st, 1791, aged 6 months and 17 days. ---- In Memory of Mr. 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. ---- page 161 Westhampton In Memory of | In Memory of Paul Bullard, | Timothy Edwards Son of Mr. John & Mrs. | Son of Mr. Timothy & Mrs. Joanna Bullard, | Thankful Edwards who was drowned | who was drowned Aug 23, 1796, | Aug. 23, 1796, in the 18th year | in the 12th year of his age. | 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 taught 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. Benj. Throop, Born July 7 1754, at Bozrah, Conn., Married Sept. 30, 1781, Died Aug. 18, 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 dry your tears, We shall awake when Christ appears. ---- page 162 Westhampton Mr. Timothy Edwards, Died April 11th, 1834, aged 83 years. ---- Capt Noah 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, Es., 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 in life, lamented in death. ---- In Memory of Capt. Azariah Lyman, who departed this life Oct. 23d, 1833, aged 85 years. Lord he was thine, 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. 224th, 1822, aged 71 years. ---- Note. - The Church in Westhampton was organized Sept. 1st, 1779 - Rev. Enoch Hale was ordained as Pastor, Sept. 29th, 1779; died Jan. 14, 1847. Rev. Horace B. Chapin was installed as Colleague Pastor, July 8th, 1829: dismissed May 1st, 1837. Rev. Amos Drury was installed as Pastor, June 29th, 1837 - died at Pittsford, Vt., July 22d, 1841. Rev. David Coggin was ordained as Pastor, May 11th, 1842. ---- page 163 E A S T H A M P T O N. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Our dying friends come o'er us like a cloud, To damp our brainless ardors; and abate That glare of life, 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, Dautr of Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Catherine Wright, Died FEB'RY 14th, 1761, in her 6th year. "Behold He taketh away, who can hinder him? Who will say unto him what doest thou? ---- In Memory of MAJr 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. Till God shall call & bid it rise. ---- Mrs. Sarah, ye 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 FEBry 15th, 1763, in ye 71 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. ---- page 164 Easthampton In Memory of Mrs. Esther, ye relict of Capt. Stephen Wright, who died Nov. 26, A.D. 1770, in ye 76 year of her age. ---- Mr. Ebenr Corse, Died May 4th, A.D. 1776, in ye 85 year of his 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, pleasing benevolent, devout. For us no longer mourn, Your souls demand your care, Soon you will be hither borne, For death, of friends prepare. Insatiate Archer, could not one suffice? Thy shaft flew twice, and twice it smote full sore. Scarce did the widow'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 with 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 children left their early exit to lament, but many friends who their 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. ---- page 165 S O U T H A M P T O N. ~~~~~~~~~~~ "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 Monument.] Mr. Simeon WAIT Died * * * * ye 14th, 1738, yRS * * * ---- In Memory of Mr. John Kingsley, who died April 30, 1756, in ye 23 year of his AGE. ---- In Memory of Mr. Phinehs King, who died Janry 10th, 1768, in the 62d year of his AGE. ---- In Memory of Mr. Roger Clap, who died Janr 3d, 1773, in ye 65th year of HIS AGE. ----- In Memory of Mrs. Anny, Wife of Mr. Roger Clap, who died July 7, 1766, in ye 54 year of HER AGE. ---- Sacred to the Memery of Lemuel Pomeroy, Esq., who died Dec. 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. ---- page 166 Southampton 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. Benjn Lyman, who died August 17th, 1782, in the 75th year of HER AGE. ---- Rev. Vinson Gould, Died April 4th, 1841, AE LXVII. ---- To the Memory of Rev. Jonathan Judd, The first Minister of Christ in Southampton, and of Mrs. Silence Judd, his amiable and worth 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 his age. May those who knew him imitate his faith and virtue, and when they depart have his hope of life. The lost will be found. A L S O 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 14 hours. The fourth April 15, 1780, aged 11 weeks. ---- page 167 Southampton 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 faithful 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 Rev. Jonathan Judd, the first Minister of the Gospel in South- hampton, who was the son of William Judd, and Grand- son of Thomas Judd, both of whom lived in Waterbury, Conn. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email P} page 167 A M H E R S T. ~~~~~~~ "Room, gentle flowers! my child would pass to heaven! Ye look'd not for her yet with your soft eyes, O watchful ushers a Death's narrow door! But lo! while you delay to let her forth, Angels, beyond, stay for her." - Willis. ~~~~~~~ [The oldest Tomb Stone in Amherst.] Mr. IOHN SCOTT DYEd oN OCt ye 27th, 1737, AGEd * * y--EAR oF KINGS MR. TOWN WILLIAM SCOT SON * * * * the words " of A G E " along the right side ---- page 168 Amherst In Memory of the Revd Mr. David Parsons, First Pastor of the Church at Amherst, who died January 1, 1781, in the 69 year of his age, and 41 of his Ministry. A man of God and faithful servant 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, who died Sept. 20th, 1796, in ye 94 yr 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 Theological 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 saint; 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. ---- page 169 Amherst 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 33d of his ministry. A sound and evangelical Preacher, 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 the 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. 14, 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 ye 70th year of his age. ---- This Monument is erected to ye memory of Lieut. Solomon Boltwood, ye 3d, who deceased Dec. 12th, A. D. 1805, in ye 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. ---- page 170 Amherst In memory of Doct. Seth Coleman, who died Sept. 9, 1816, 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, AE 88. ---- Sarah, daughter of Park & Joanna A. Warner, Died March 3, 1828, AE 1 day. ---- The Rev. Austin Dickinson, was born in Amherst, Ms., [Ma.,] 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.' ---- page 171 Amherst Doct. Robert Cutler, Died March 10, 1835, aged 86. ---- Dr. Isaac G. Cutler, Died Nov. 29, 1834, aged 52. ---- Dr. William F. Sellon, Died Dec. 31, 1842, AE 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 61 years. 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. ---- page 172 Amherst Hic jacet corpus sepultum Reverendi Zephanle Swift Moore, S. T. D., Collegit Amherstiae Praesidus. Ille homo ingenioque scientia, atque pietate sincera, praeclarus; ae menis gravitate quoque insigni quum se demittens. Ani- no et consilio certus, sed tamen mitissimus semperque fa- cilitate permagna, modestus, placabilis, miscericordia et fructibus bonis plenus. Non dijudicans, no simulator; discipulis suis veneratus quasi ilis pater dilectusque. Maximo omni- um desiderio mortem obiit, die XXX Jun., Anno Domini MDCCCXXIII. AEtatis suae LIII. Hanoveriae gradum Artium Bacalaurei admissus, anno Domini MDCCXCIII. Ecclasiae Logescestriensis Pastor annos XIV, Collegii Dartmuthensis linguarum Professor IV, Colegii Gulielmi Praeses II. Curatores Collegii Amherstiae hoc saxum ponendum curavere. [Translation.] 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, placable, 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 53rd year of his age. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Hanover in 1793; he was pastor of the church at Leicester 14 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 59 year. "Vain man thy fond pursuits forbear, "Repent, the endis nigh, "Death at the fartherest can't be far, "O, think before thou die. page 173 Amherst Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Titus Warner, Died Nov. 15, 1843, AE 70 ---- page 173 H A T F I E L D. ~~~~~~~~ "Keep silence! be solemn! my life wears away - E'en now I look down where my form they will lay, Where oft I have wandered at close of the day And silently mused o'er the dead: Come, hie the 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 be made - I go to my last narrow bed." - J. E. Comstock. ~~~~~~~~~ Sacred to the memory of that venerable man, Deacon Obadiah Dickinson, who 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. ---- In memory of the Hon. Israel Williams, Esquire, who departed this life, 10 January, 1788, in the 79 year of his age. High and low, rich and poor, are death's equal prey, and no valuable distinction survives his 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! ---- page 174 Hatfield Interred the remains of Mrs. Sarah Williams, the daughter of the Hon. John Chester Esq. and worthy consort of the Hon. Israel Williams, Esq. she departed this life, the 18 of September, A.D. 1770, aged 63 years. ---- In memory of the Rev. 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, in the 58 year of his age. ---- To the memory of Mr. Jacob Walker, who, respected by the brave, beloved by his country's friends, dear to his relations, while manfully defending the laws and liberties of the Commonwealth, nobly fell by the impious hand of treason and rebellion, on the 17th of February, 1787, in the 32 year of his age. 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 insurrection 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 75 year of his age. Her strong rods were broken and withered. - Ezekiel. ---- page 175 Hatfield Here lies interred the remains of Oliver Partridge, Esq., who died the 21 of July, A.D. 1792, in the 81 year of his age. His usefulness in church and state, Was early known to men; Blest with an active life, 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. ---- page 175 S O U T H H A D L E Y. ~~~~~~~~~~~ "The dead are there And millions in these solitudes, since first The flight of years began, have laid them down In their last sleep - the dead reign there alone." - Bryant. ~~~~~~~~~~~ JOHN PRESTON, DyEd ON M A R C H ye 4, 1727, AGED 41 yEAR, AND THE FIRST HERE BURIED. ---- page 176 [On the only Tomb in the Grave Yard.] HERE LIES ENTOMBED, Col. Ruggles Woodbridge, who died Mar. 8, 1819, AE 80. ---- In Memory of the Revd. John Woodbridge, late Minister of the Gospel of Christ in this town, who was born at Springfield, Dec. 25, 1702, and died Sep. 10, 1783, in the 81st year of his age. He was son of ye venerable and Reverend John Woodbridge, of Springfield, 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 worth Christian, and an ornament to the community in general, who died Aug 23, 1775, in the 76th year of his age. ---- page 177 NOTE. - This town was originally a parish in Hadley; it was incorporated as a town in 1753. Was settled as early as 1721 by a few families from Hadley. It was then called the South Pre- cinct 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, should be in the part finished. The building, however, was not completed until the close of the year 1737. The families were 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 gallery 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 March, 1750, a vote was passed to build a new house, 55 feet in length 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 diffi- culty of locating the house was without a parallel. It was not till thirteen years afterwards that the question was settled, during which 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, concise- ting of the Rev. Dr. Williams of Longmeadow, Rev. Mr. Breck of Springfield, Rev. Mr. Ballantine of Westfield, 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 Rawson, who was settled in 1733. A grant of land, called the "Proprietors' Land," was set off to this 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- cint, 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 Griswold was the first pastor of the second or Canal church. He was installed pastor in 1828; Rev. William Tyler succeeded him in 1832. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 178 C H E S T E R F I E L D. ~~~~~~~~ "Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to with at the north wind's breath, And stars to set - but all, Thou hast all seasons for tine own, O death!" - Mrs. Hemans. ~~~~~~~~ This town was incorporated 1762 - the Congregational Church was formed in 1764, Rev. Benjamin Mills ordained Pastor same year, resigned 1774, Died 1785. Rev. Joseph Kilbourn, settled 1780, died within one year. Rev. Timothy Allen, settled 1785, was Pastor of the Church 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 sleeep in dust, Until here, they join above, And never cease to praise and love. ---- page 179 Chesterfield In Memory of Mrs. Mary Mills, the amiable consort of Benjamin Mills, Esq., she died June 30, A.D. 1779, aged 40 years. If worth and virtue could retrieve from death, She never had resigned her mortal breath. ---- In memory of Mrs. Persis White, wife of Mrs. 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 wives 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 expired one just 32 hours after the other. Shew us thy face and we'll away From all inferior things, Speak Lord, and here we'll 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 an 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. ---- page 180 Chesterfield In memory of Benjamin Bryant, 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 Abiel 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. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email Q} page 181 DEERFIELD ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "As the long train Of ages glide away, the sons of men, The youth in life's 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 the side, By those, who in their turn shall follow them." -Bryant. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ [The first person buried in this Burying Ground.] Here Lyes ye Body of JOSEPH BARNARD, Aged 45 years, Dec. September ye 6th, 1695. ---- Limon Beamon, Died 1701/2, aged 54. ---- Here Lyes ye Body of Hannah Beamon, who departed this Lif ye 13th of May, 1739, in ye 94th year of her age. ---- M.A. DyED NOVEM 7, ANNO 1696. ---- Here lies Buried the Body of Doct. Thomas Wells, who departed this life March the 7th, Anno Dom. 1713[sic], in the 59th year of his age. ---- documentation: Deerfield, MA, Vital Records, died on March 7, 1743-44, age 51 years, records of the First Congregational Church page 182 Deerfield ______ |S. F. | |______| ---- ---- Here lies buried the Body of Lievt. Mehuman Hinsdale, who died May ye 9th, 1736, in the 63rd year of his age. Who was the first male child born in this place, and was twice captivated by the Indian Salvages. ---- _______ | E. A. | |_______| ---- ---- In memory of Col. Ephriam Williams, Esq., of Stockbridge, who died August ye 11th, 1754, in the 63rd 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 Co. Ephriam Wiliams, found- er of Williams College. ---- In Memory of Thomas Williams, Esq., who died Sept. 28, 1775, AEt 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. ---- page 183 Deerfield Here lies ye Body of the Rev'd Mr. John Williams, the beloved and faithful Pastor of this place, who dyed on June ye 12th, 1729, in the 65th year of his age. Rev. 14,13. "Write, Blessed are ye dead who die in the 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 Hawkes, who died Feb. 28, 1799, aged 66. Her children arise up and call her blessed. Praise 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, 1703/4. 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 the place. She died June ye 27th, 1754, in the 82d year of her age. ---- page 184 Deerfield Here lies the remains of Mr. Justin Bull, who died June 5th, 1795, aged 61. Tender were his feelings, The christian was his friend, Honest were his dealings, And happy was his end. ---- In memory of Mrs. Hannah, Wife of Mrs. 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 8th year of her age. Life glows and smile 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 name was POCUMTUCK. A deed was made to John Pynchon, Esq., of Springfield, "for the use and behoof of major Eleazur Lusher, ensign Daniel Fisher, and other English at Dedham, their associated and successors," by Chauk alias Chaque, the sachem of Pocumtuck, and his brother Wapahoale, and is dated Feb. 24, 1665, prior to the grant by government. The deed is witnessed by Wequonock, who, "helped the Sachem in making the bargain;" and reserves to the Indians "the right of fishing in the rivers and waters; hunting deer, or other wild animals; the gathering of walnuts, chestnuts, and other nuts, and things on the commons." The first settlement at Deerfield commenced in 1760, and within four years a considerable number of building were erected. In 1686, the Rev. John Williams was settled as minister of the place, on a salary of L60, [60 pounds] to be paid in wheat at three shillings and three-pence the bushel, peas at two shillings and six-pence, Indian corn at two shillings, and salted pork at two-pence halpenny the pound. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 185 BATTLE MONUMENT AT BLOODY BROOK. Erected August, 1831. 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 Hadley, 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 Contemporary Histori- an as a Choice Company of Young Men, the very flower of the County of Essex. None of whom were ashamed to Speak with the enemy in the gate. - "And SANGUINETTO tells you" where the dead "Made the earth wet and turned" the unwilling Waters Red.- The grave of the Slain is Marked by a Stone Slab 21 Rods Southerly of this Monument. *[the book does say 1765 it should read 1675 - see below] ---- GRAVE of CAPt. LATHROP, AND MEN SLAIN BY THE INDIANS 1675. page 186 BATTLE MONUMENT AT BLOODY BROOK. This monument stands 30 or 40 rods southerly from the Congre- tional church. South-easterly from the monument 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 Evertt, governor of Massachusetts, 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 of 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 were 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 on 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 ifs foot by Mr. Lu- ther B. Lincoln, of Deerfield. "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 Sugar-loaf Hill, 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 with the brook, the road for about 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 page 187 planted themselves in ambuscade at this point, and lay eagerly waiting to pounce upon him 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- ment had arrived - the Indians instantly poured a heavy and des- tructive fire upon the column, and rushed furiously to close attack. Confusion and dismay succeeded. The troops broke and scattered, fiercely pursued by the Indians, whose great superiority enabled them to attack at all points. Hopeless was the situation of the scattered troops, and they resolved to sell their lives in a vigorous struggle. Covering themselves with trees, the bloody conflict now 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 ferosity. 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 of the action. The whole loss, including teamsters, amounted 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 had done their bloody work, and were stripping the dead. Rush- in on in close order, he broke through the enemy, and, charging back and forth, cut down all within the range of his shot. After several hours of gallant fighting, the savages were compelled to seek for saftery 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- page 188 peared at Deerfield, on the 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. This post, however, was afterwards aban- doned by the garrison, and the place was soon after destroyed by the enemy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email R} page 188 GREENFIELD ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Oh, all unshaken Is the cold, deep spell around them, Pulseless every breast; In the slumber that hath bound them, They must ever rest. Bright, pure ones taken >From the earth so glad and blooming, From life's treacherous 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 he 69 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. ---- page 189 Greenfield In memory of Mr. Joel Graves, who died April ye 16, A.D. 1760, aged 23 years. ---- In memory of Mr. Asa Wells, who died Nov. ye 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 ye 25th 1775, in ye 25th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Rebeckah Hinsdale, the virtuous and amiable Consort of Mr. Samuel Hinsdale, who died Aug/st 16th, 1760, in ye 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. 1761, 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, AE 54. ---- page 190 MONTAGUE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ In memory of Mr. Elijah Bardwell, who died Jan'y 26, 1786, in ye 27th year of his age. Having but a few days survived ye fatal night, when he 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 following severe cold night, treading down the snow in a small circle. The family he left was an aged father, a wife, and three small children. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 190 BERNARDSTON. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ In memory of the Hon. Major John Burke, who died Oct. 27, 1784, in ye 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." ~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 190 BELCHERTOWN. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sacred to the memory of Rev. Justus Forward, Pastor of the Church in Belchertown, Who, skilled in Evangelical Doctrine, exemplary in Chrisitian duty, prudent in council, valiant for the truth, faithful and successful in labors, after a long and useful ministry, in which with ruputation 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." ~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 191 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, Called 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. page 192 Behold the amazing alteration, Effected by -- innoculation, The means improved his 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 his 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 propare. Note. - The above was written by Rev. Bunker Gay, an ec- centric Minister of this town. Hinsdale, N.H. ---- 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 Catp. Orlando Bridgman, who died April ye 3d, 1766, in the 68th year of her age, and the first person that was buried in the 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." ---- page 193 Vernon, Vermont 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 Properity, in Adversity Placid & Submissive. Christian Piety and Morality, Probity and Fidelity, Justice, Temperance Humility, Industry & good economy adorn'd his LIF. Of. FEB 26, 1805, AEt 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 to Mori. Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Ruth Bridgman, Consort of John Bridgman, Esq., 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 ye 11th of June, 1791, age 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. ---- page 194 Vernon, Vermont In memory of Mr. Amos Tute, who died April 17th, 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 & Amos Tute. The two first were killed by the 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 perished 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." ---- 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, aged 85. ---- Susannah, Widow of Hon. Jonathan Hunt, Died June 29, 1834, AE 85. ---- page 195 Vernon, Vermont GEN. ARAD HUNT, Died Feb 18, 1825, in his 82 year. --------- Arad Hunt, | Sally Hunt, Died | wife of Arad Hunt, Aug. 30, 1833, | Died Sept. 15, 1846, aged 43. | aged 52. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 195 GUILFORD, VT. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sacred to the memory of the Hon. Benjamin Carpenter, Esq., Born in Rehobath, 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*, *[1780 see below] 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 State in A. D. 1779, A firm professor of Christianity in the Baptist Church fifty years, left this world, And 146 persons of 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 200lbs. Death had no terror. *[may be a typo by the editor - see census below] 1786 CARPENTER BENJAMIN Windham County VT 208 Guilford VT Early Census Index VTS1a585569 & VTS1a585719 1800 CARPENTER BENJAMIN Windham County VT Guilford Federal Population Schedule VT 1800 Federal Census Index VTS1a585537 ---- page 196 WESTMINSTER, VT. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ In memory of William French, Son of Mr. Nathaniel French, who was shot at Westminster, March ye 13, 1775, by the hands of cruel Ministerial Tools of George ye 3d, in the Cort house, at a 11 a'clock at night, in the 22d year of his age. Here William French his Body lies, For Murder, his Blood for Vengenance 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 Captian Thomas Forrist, late of London, in the Kingdom of Great Britian, who died on the 20th day of May, A.D. 1795, aged 67. After a long a 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 was sincerely regreted by all who knew him, as a loss to his friends in particular, and to society at large. ---- page 197 Westminster, VT. 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 bonuntiful is he, His tender mercies doth endure To all eternity. ---- Vitae 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 will be to rest from his sorrows beside you, or to dwell with you in the habitation "made without hands, eternal in the heavens," 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. Insatiate archer! could not one suffice? Thy shaft flew twice, and twice my peace was slain. ---- page 198 Westminster, VT. Azubah, Wife of Aaron Hitchcock, Born Jan. 18, 1795, married Jan. 21, 1827, Died Jan. 7, 1842. ---- Elizabeth, Wife of Rev. Wm. H. Gilbert, Died Dec. 13, 1846, AE 25. I opened not my mouth because thou did'st it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 198 B R A T T L E B O R O, VT. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Erected in memory of Mrs. Mercy Whitney, Consort of Doctr 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." ---- page 199 Brattleboro, VT. This stone consecrated to the memory of Madam Jane Robbins, Consort of the late Rev. Doc. Robbins, who languished from his death, 30 June, 1799, till 12 Sept. Anno Domini, 1800, when, in the 60 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. ~~~~~~~~ {Email S} page 199 N E W B U R Y P O R T. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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. ~~~~~~~~ page 200 C O N C O R D. ~~~~~~~~~~~ God wills us free; man 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 lived in a land of liberty, he lived a slave, till by his honest, though stolen labours, he acquired the source of slavery, which gave him his freedom, though not long before 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 slave. Note. - This was written by Daniel Bliss, Esq. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 200 D O R C H E S T E R. ~~~~~~~~~~ Hear lyes our Captaine, & MAJOR of Suffolk was withall, A godley Magistrate was he, and MAJOR GENERALL Two Troops of hors with him here Came, Such worth his love did Crave; Ten Companyes of Foot also Mourning Marcht to his grave. Let all that read be sure to keep the faith as he has done, With Christ he lives now crown'd, His name was HUMPHREY ATHERTON He dyed the 16 of September 1661. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 201 P L Y M O U T H. ~~~~~~~~~~ The Pilgrim Fathers where are they? The waves that brought them 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 May-Flower moored below; When the sea around was black with storms, And white the shore with snow. The Pilgrim Fathers are not rest When Summer's throned on high, And the world's warm breast is in verdure dress'd Go stand on the hill where they lie. The earliest ray of the golden day On that hallowed spot is cast; And the 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 Town rising one hundred and sixty-five feet above the Sea-level, embracing about eight acres, on the summit of the south-west side, the Pilgrims erected first some temporary defence, but on the approach of Phillip's war they erected a strong fort one hundred feet square, strongly palisadoed, ten 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 we 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. ---- page 202 Plymouth Departed this life, 23 June, 1796, in the 90 year of her age, Madam Priscilla Hobart, relict of the Rev. Noah Hobart, late of Fairfield, in Connecticut, her third husband. 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, aet. 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 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. ---- page 203 Plymouth Here Lyes ye Body of ye Honorable Major William Bradford, who expired February ye 20 1703-4 aged 79 years. " He lived long, but still was doing good, And in his 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 24th of March, 1697. ---- This stone is erected to the memory of that unbiassed judge, faithful officer, sincere friend, and honest man, Col. Isaac Lothrop, 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 possesse'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 publick ways, With veneration and with praise, Our father and our friend. ---- page 204 Plymouth To the memory of John Cotton, Esq. formerly a miister of the gospel at Halifax, which employ was ever his greatest 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 undistinguish'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. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~ page 204 D A N V E R S. ~~~~~~~~~~~ This humble stone in memory of Elizabeth Whitman is inscribed by her weeping Friends. To whom she endeared herself 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, for great was her Charity for others. She sustained the last painful scene far from every friend, and exhibited an example of calm resignation. Her departure was on the 25th of July A.D. 1788, in the 37th year of her age. And the tears of Strangers watered her grave. Note. She was better know to readers of romance by the name of "Eliza Wharton." ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email T} page 205 E A S T H A R T F O R D, C O N N. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [The oldest Monument in East Hartford is 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 inscription:] HERE LIETH THE BO Dy OF ObADi AH WOOD WHO DIED APRIL THE 11, 1712, IN THE 64 yEAR oF HIS AGE. ---- In Memory of Mr. Phineas, Son of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Mary Burnham, who died tryumphingly, in hops of a goyful resurection in Dec. ye 22nd, A.D. 1776, in ye 23d year of his age. ---- Here lies the Rev'd Eliphalet Williams, D.D., who died June 29, 1803, in the 77th year of his age, and 56th of his ministry. He was an able orthodox, faithful, Laborious, Exemplary & Suc- cessful Minister of Jesus Christ, patient under long and sharp bodily distress, Reigned to the will of his Master, He committed himself to Him that judgeth righteously. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." ---- page 206 East Hartford, Conn. Here lieth interred the body of the Honorable William Pitkin, 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, Faithful 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 Parent & Faithfull Friend. Twelve Years he presided in the Superior Court, and three Years and a half Governor in Chief, after Serving his Generation, by the Will of God, with Calmness and sernity, fell on Sleep the 1st day of October, A. D. 1769, in the 76 year of his age. Walk Thoughtfull on the Solemn Shore Of that Vast Ocean thou art Soon to pass. ---- Here lyes Interr'd the Body of the Rev'd Mr.Sam'll Woodbridge, who haveing for about forty years fulfilled his Ministry in the 3rd Chh of Christ in Hartford, Fell asleep June the 9th, 1746, in the 63d year of his age. ---- Here lies interred the Body of Mrs. Content Woodbridge, the late pious & Virtuous Consort, of the Rev'd Mr. Samuel Woodbridge, Who fell asleep July ye 28th, A.D. 1758, In ye 67 year of her age. She was an Ornament to Religion in the Different Stations She Sustained. ---- page 207 East Hartford, Conn. In Memory of Mrs. Mary, Wife of Mr. John Fowler, who departed this life April ye 3d, 1776, in ye 39th year of her age. "Another hear lies, not alone, For she's three daughters near this stone." ---- In Memory of Jerrymy R. Williams, who was killed by lightning, Aug 27, 1809, aged 27 years. ---- Here Lyes ye Body of Mary, ye wife of Daniel Deckanson, her maiden name was Mary Williamson, Deceased April ye 6th, 1718, in ye 30th year of her age. Her child lyes by her right side. [Dickinson entered here for search retrieval.] ---- Under this Monu- ment lies interred ye remains of Jonathan Hills, Esq., who departed this life Feb ye 22d, A.D. 1775, in ye 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. ---- page 208 East Hartford, Conn. In Memory of Deacon John Goodwin, who departed this life Sept. the 14th, 1793, aged 87 years. "Life is unsertain, death is sure, Sin is the wound, and Christ the cure." ---- Here lies ye precious dust of that desireable woman, Mrs. Mary Williams, Consort of ye 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 reader, Love thy Soul, and Learn to die." ---- In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Burr, Died at Mr. Elisha Burr's Feb. ye 9th, 1770, in ye 78th year of his age. ---- ~~~~~~~~~ page 208 W I N D S O R, C O N N . ~~~~~~~~~ Here lyeth the body of the Hon. Roger Wolcott, Esq., of Windsor, who for several years was Governor of the Colony of Connecticut, died May 17th, Anno AEtatis 89, Salutis 1767. Earths highest station ends in here he lies, And dust to dust concluded her noblest song. ---- ~~~~~~~~~ page 209 N E W H A V E N , C O N N . ~~~~~~~~~ J. D. Esq., deceased March ye 18th, in ye 82d year of his age, 1688-9 Note. - This is a copy of the inscription of 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. Regicides.] ---- In memory of the Hon. Roger Sherman, mayor of the 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 mins, 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 was 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 fidelity 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 christainity, which he made in youth, and was distinguished through life for public usefulness, and died in the prospect of a blessed immortality. ---- Wm. Jones, Esq., Dep. Gov. dec. 17 Oct. 1706, aetat. 82. ---- page 210 New Haven, Conn. Mrs. Hannah Jones, dec. 4 May, 1707, aetat. 74. The memory of the just is blessed. ---- Theophilus Eaton, Esq., Gov. dec. 7 Jan. 1657, aetat 67. Eaton so famed, so wise, so meek, so just; The phoenix of our world, here hides his dust, This name forget N. England never must. To attend you, syr, undr these framed stones, Are come you hon 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 application, and indefatigable industry. In the va- rious branches of learning he greatly excelled; and 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 unaffected 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 faithful 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 Townsend, who departed this life, 19 Nov. 1806, 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 every path he trod, An honest man's the noblest work of God. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email U} [Disclaimer: this index is not in true alphabetical order, _use caution_. It is not complete as Grave Stones are in the text and not the index. ~ ~ It is, however, better than none at all ! ~ ~] page 211 Name page Allen, Ellen W 70 William 70 Charles R. 70 Dea'n Samuel 17 Phineas 40 Jonathan 40 Maj 40 Joseph 41 Elizabeth 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 39 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 Adams, Eliza P. 103 David 103 Mary E 103 David 103 Sarah P 103 Bancroft, Sarah H. 128 Burt, Eben 22 Henry 14 Bartlett, Samvel 16 Sarah 16 Joseph 86 Benjamin 86 Bradford, Hon. William 203 Bagg, David 140 Bontecou, Sibyl 127 Beck, Louisa A 72 Bolter, William 65 Bascom, Joseph 19 Brown, Rev. John 134 Bull, Justin 184 Barnard, Joseph 181 Brooks, Joanna 126 Barnard, Abner 31 Rachel 30 Abner 83 Barrett, Rebecca 103 Byers, Sophia 114 Capt. James 114 Hannah 114 Bryant, John 114 Hannah M. 114 Henry K 115 Frederick 115 Frederick 115 Burt, Dea. Nahaniel 144 Solomon 144 Lieut. Nahaniel 145 page 212 Berrya 100 Bond, Royal 123 Brainerd, David 36 Baker, Edward 35 Capt. John 46 Stephen 180 Capt. John 46 Rebecckah 46 Holister 105 Barber, Dea. John 136 Thomas 136 Breck, Joseph H. 93 Col. John 65 Electa 65 Clarissa 65 Theodore 66 Rev. Robert 116 Eunice 126 Fanny 92 Martin 92 William 93 Butler, Lewis 81 Mary A 81 Edward 81 William 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 110 Ebenezer 110 Jedediah 110 Rachel 110 Mariam 110 Alex 110 Margaret 111 Abigail 111 Edmund 111 Alex 111 Margaret 111 Thomas W 111 Edmund 111 Elijah 111 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, Ber. Dan'el 117 Daniel Jun 117 Katherine 118 Nathaniel 118 Eunice 118 Doct. Chauncy 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 page 213 Bridgman, Miranda 103 Thomas 101 Thomas 102 Thomas 102 Elizabeth 102 William 102 Betsey 102 Bradley, Gratia 197 Merab 197 Beamon, Limon 181 Hannah 181 Bardwell, Elijah 190 Bnrk [Burke], Maj. John 190 Burnham, Phineas 205 Burr, Jonathan 208 Clarke, Lieut. William 13 Clark, Mercy 18 Rachel 18 Sam'l 23 Rebeccka 27 Martha 28 Sarah 29 Dorcas 38 Martha 45 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 John P 91 Achsa 92 A. M. 92 Sylvester 99 [more Clark below] Church, Sylvia 100 Cook, Major Aaron 14 Joseph 60 Dea. Noah 60 Elijah 60 Abigail 60 Capt. Joseph 59 Justin 58 Capt. Joseph 55 Lydia 55 Emeline 61 Enos 61 Hannah 61 Capt'n Noah 162 Carpenter, Hon. Benjamin 195 Cotton, John 204 Clark, William 93 Jerusha 93 Mary 93 Lucius 93 Miranda 94 Sarah 94 Thomas 203 Cooley, Earl 121 Curtis, Nathaniel 17 Corse, Eben'r 164 Sarah 163 Chauncy, Rev. Isaac 135 Clap, Cap. Preserved 19 Mehetable 20 Capt. Roger 30 Suply 35 Hannah 35 Elizabeth 38 Suply 52 Ezra 151 Thomas 160 Maj'r Jonathan 163 Cap. Luther 164 Tirzah 164 page 214 Clapp, Thomas Rev 210 Clap, Roger 165 Anny 165 Preserved 88 Sarah 88 Eliphaz 88 Rachel 88 Cushman, Thomas 202 Cooley, Abigal 119 Cole, Cyrus P 123 Child, Ann 123 William 123 Chapin, Abilene 1110 Japhat 110 Sarah 110 John P 124 Erastus S. 124 Francis N. 124 Arabilla 125 Callender, M. C. 123 Colton, Elizabeth 113 Capt'n Thomas 144 Capt. Isaac 145 Coleman, Doct. Seth 170 Cutler, Doct. Robert 170 Doct. Isaac G. 171 Doolittle, Rev. W. N. 60 Dwit, Nathaniel 136 Dwight, Clarissa 56 Caroline W. 56 Margaretta 56 Francis H. 55 Timothy E. 55 Sarah 112 Hon. Thomas 121 Margaret 122 James S. 122 Mary S. 122 James S. 122 Jonathan 122 Hannah 122 Thomas 128 Sarah 129 Timothy E 85 William H 85 Josiah 85 Thomas 85 Dickanson, Mary 207 [Deckanson, Dickinson entered here for search] Drake, William H. 207 Draper, Rev. Ichabod 168 Dewey, Francis A. 72 David L. 76 James C. 96 Edward J. 96 Henry C. 96 Dickenson, Capt. James 73 Josiah 74 Wealthy 74 Seth H 74 Caroline 74 Cotton 74 Olive 74 Rev. Austin 170 Samuel F 170 Lucretia G. 170 Dea. Ovadiah 173 Hannah 184 Hepzibah 184 [Dickinson entered here for search] Day, Samuel 140 Major John 140 Mary 140 Drak, [Drake], Mary 143 Dyer, Benjamin 155 Drayton, Hannah 105 Dixon, Ruth 84 Eaton, Theophilus Esq 210 Edwards, Eben 24 Jonathan 36 Jerusha 35 Ebenezer 38 Lucy 38 Mary 73 Nathaniel 73 Elizabeth 74 Elisha 127 Frank 127 Stanley 127 Timothy 161 Timothy 162 Ogden E. 94 page 215 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 Anna 139 Seth 139 Pamilia 139 Samuel 140 Major John 141 Edmund 153 Franklin 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 Farrell, Andrew 202 Fenner 95 Forward, Rev. 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 Graves, Joel 189 Abigal 63 Elisha 64 Catherine 64 Edward 64 Edward B. 95 Timothy 96 Goodwin, Rev. D.E. 158 Dea. John 208 Gunn, John 144 Gould, Rev. Vinson 166 Granger, Almira 96 Gilvert, Elizabeth 198 Hills, Jonathan Esq. 207 Holyoke, Mary 108 Hale, Octavia 161 Sarah 120 Almira 120 Rev. Enoch 161 Hayden, Josiah 157 Hobart, Priscilla 202 Hastings, Hon. John 174 Hunt, Capt. Jared 160 Hayes, Rev. Joel 176 Hinsdale, Rebeckah 189 Huntington, H. B. H. 104 H. S. 104 H. M. H. 104 Huggins, John 119 Hitchock, Luke 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 page 216 Hunt, Sarah 67 Wm. King 67 Elisabeth 67 Martha H 67 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. Samuel 79 Dolly A 79 Dolly A. 79 Phebe E. 79 George 79 Hopkins, Maria 70 Will[i]e 70 Rev. Samuel 135 Hannum, Joseph 69 Eliza A 69 Hawley, Lidia 24 Lieut. Joseph 24 Hon. Joseph 24 Rebeka 24 Hale, Experience 143 Hezekiah 143 Holbrook, Pelatiah 21 Hulbert, James 52 Mary Hall, Jonathan 50 Healy, Cap. Joshua 180 Hinsdale, Mehuman 182 Hawks, Co. John 183 Eliabeth 183 Hunt, Hom. Jonathan 194 Susannah 194 Gen. Ardad 195 Sally 195 Arad 195 Hinsdale, Rebeckah 109 Ingols, Abigal 84 Ives, Maj. Mathew 151 Ives, Maj. Mathew 151 Ingersol, Paul 151 Capt. John 152 I. S. 53 Judd, Simeon 16 Thomas 18 William 25 Sylvester 159 Hannah 169 Solomon 162 Hophni 162 Rev. Jonathan 166 Jakubowski, A. A. J. M. 100 Judd, Sylvester 166 Jonathan 167 David 89 Spencer 89 Eliza S. 89 Charles S. 89 Jack, John 200 Keep, Elizaabeth 144 D. J. Esq. 209 Jones, William Esq 209 Hannah 210 Kellogg, Mary 133 Anne 154 Jonathan 171 Mary 171 page 217 Kellog, Lois 171 Chester 171 Ira 171 Kingsbury, Doct. Sam'l Jemima 124 Charles L. 124 K. I. 14 K. B. 17 King, Benjamin 15 Hannah 22 Hannnah 45 Samuel 45 Thankful 42 Daniel 42 Mary 42 John 77 Rachel 77 Phineas 165 Kingsley, John 32 Sarah 33 Suply 33 Moses 37 Mary 37 Mary 45 Enow 83 Rebecca 83 John 165 Charles P 95 Charles B 95 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, J. 135 Martha 28 Catherin[e] 28 Zadok 29 Gideon Esq 29 Abigal 44 Joseph 44 Jemima 48 Capt. William 50 Sophia H. 64 Elisha 44 Jonathan H. 65 Abigal 77 Henry 78 Thomas 80 Parces 80 Rev. Henry 83 Jonathan 121 Submit 155 Capt'n Azariah 162 Benjamin 166 Mary 166 Mindwell 87 Joseph 90 Elizabeth 90 Frances 90 Gen. William 104 Jerusha 104 Ludden, Nathaniel 105 Lord, Fidelia 159 Rev. Henry 159 Rev. Chester 158 Loomis, Amos 17 Lewis, Thankful 49 Lankton, John 61 Leonard, Cynthia 137 Tamer 137 Mary 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. Saml 30 Martha 31 William 47 Eunice 47 Elisha 48 page 218 Mallefuild, John 116 Mamamach, Joseph 57 Mason, Capt. David 115 Morris, Caroline 129 Henry O 129 Mix, Rev. Hoseph 151 Marsh, Sarah 133 Mills, Benjamin, 178 Mary 179 Morgan, Lieut. Nathan 140 Miller, Thomas 141 Abigal 141 Mirrick, Dea. Joseph 141 Mary 142 Sarah 142 Lieut. James 142 Francis 179 Mosely, Capt. John 153 Montague, Peter 162 Matson, Maria E. 99 Moies, John 94 Anna 94 Elizabeth R 94 McNiel, Hannah 197 Moore, Rev. Z. S. 172 Merrill, Capt. Calvin 170 Mattoon, Gen. Ebenezer 170 Montague, Lieut. Luke 176 Merriam, Capt. Joseph 207 Eunice 207 North, Nancy 63 Hannah A 63 Noble, Abigal 149 Nash, Thomas 157 Newton, Sebra 189 Rev. Roger 189 Newcomb, Mary 189 Osgood, Henry 120 Mary S. 120 Parson, 15 Wait 15 Sarah 21 Capt. John 21 Joseph Esq 24 John 25 Elizabeth 25 Lieut 23 Capt. Ebenezer 25 Moses 25 Mercy 26 Eunice 26 Mary 26 Mary 28 Hannah 32 Lieut. John 33 Mary 49 Mary 62 Phineas 63 Phineas Jun 63 Nancy 63 John 159 Lydia 160 Elizabeth 164 Rev. David 168 Eunice 168 Moses 96 Pease, Richard S. 92 Pvmry, Dea. Medad 16 Pomeroy, Capt. John 33 Col. Seth 34 Mary 37 Lydia 44 Dea. Ebenezer 48 Phoebe 52 Rachel 53 Elizabeth 50 Quartus 51 Sarah 66 Asahel 75 Hannah 75 Susannah 75 Miriam 75 Lucretia 75 Lemuel 165 Capt. Elisha 88 Price, Dea. Benjamin 179 Perkins, Rev. Nathan 169 Porter, Capt. Moses 132 Elizabeth 134 Eleazer 135 page 218 Partridge, Oliver 175 Anna 175 Park, Gen. Wareham 153 Phoenix, Elizabeth 69 Mary 27 Samuel 27 Pynchon, Edward 113 William 113 Hon. John 111 Amy 111 William 111 Mahitable 112 Hon. John 112 Margaret 112 John 112 Bathshua 112 Phebe 112 John 112 William 112 Katherine 112 Hon. Joseph 112 Edward 112 William 113 Sarah 113 George 113 Maj. William 113 Lucy 113 John 113 Prescott, Ebenezer 29 Preston, John 175 Packard, J H 120 Pitkin, William Esq 206 Russell, Stephen 119 Archelaus 119 Rebekah 131 Rev. John 132 R. M. 86 Russell, Rachel 89 Laura 90 Rumrill, Susan 142 Root, John 149 Moses 151 Dea. Joseph 152 Robbins, Jane 199 Sellon, Dr. William F. 171 Seymour, Sarah N. 192 St. * * * , Noah 18 Strong, Eben 22 Eben 22 Aaron 22 Ensign Noah 45 Jonathan 47 Elizabeth 47 Caleb 48 Phebe 48 Rev. Joseph 158 Jane 158 Jonathan 87 Rachel 87 Caleb 97 Caleb 97 Sarah 97 Sarah 97 Edward 97 Phebe 98 Philip 98 Julia A 98 Elezabeth C 98 Julia M 98 Rev. Caleb 98 Maria C 99 Theodore 99 Julia A 99 Martha A 99 Sarah H 99 Simeon 171 Sheperd, Thomas 94 Catherine 94 Elizabeth 94 Smith, Col. William 113 James B 129 Ensigne Chileab 131 Rev. Jonathan 134 Chester 134 Experience 96 Smith, Elizabeth 133 Stockbridge, Elizabeth 129 Dorothy A 129 Scott, John 167 Sargeant, Thomas 126 Jr. 126 Ellen 127 Mary 127 Snow, Cordelia 90 page 220 Name page Smeed, Mindwell 42 Starkweather, Charles 62 Roxana 62 Patty 62 Sikes, Mary 116 Ensign Increase 116 Mary 116 Stearns, William A 120 Sanborn, Susan 121 Scutt, Capt James 126 Elizabeth 126 Sheldon, Katron 16 Dea Thomas 25 Mary 35 Ebenezer 35 Stokes, Rev. R. S. 145 Sheldon, Noah 150 Stoddard, Rev. So. 23 Esther 31 Hon. John 34 Prudence 34 Hannah 34 Martha 42 Eunice 43 David 43 Solomon Esq 43 Esther 43 Arthur F 84 William B. 84 David T. 84 Solomon 100 Stebbins, Gideon 26 Rowland 54 Thomas 54 Joseph 54 Joseph 54 Mary 54 Joseph 54 Eunice 54 Clarissa 53 Festus 130 Sherman, Roger 209 Tillotson, Hervey 83 Todd, William 62 Thompson, Mary C 108 Turner, David 57 Electa 57 Achsa 51 Sofia 51 Thayer, Sarah 159 Asa 161 Tappan, Benjamin 68 George 68 Sarah 68 Taylor, Margaret 149 Samuel 150 Rev. Edward 150 Rhoda 150 Hon. Eldad 150 Thankful 150 Ruth 151 Capt. James 154 Benjamin 180 Tabor, Charlotte S 100 Tute, Jonathan 191 Amos 194 Jemima 194 James 194 Townsend, Robert 210 Upham, 87 Watson, George 203 Wright, Mary 17 Samuel 23 Sarah 23 Hezekiah 30 John 31 Anne 32 Anne 32 Experience 39 Capt. Noah 39 Sarah 39 Miriam 39 Selah 46 Esther 46 Asa 55 Noah 52 Timothy 51 Elizabeth 51 Elizabeth M. C. 72 Asahel 72 page 221 Wright, Henry 72 Harriet 72 Elizabeth 73 Ephraim 78 Moses 78 Lieut. Abel 110 Benjamin 116 Catherine 163 Capt. Stephen 163 Esther 164 Esther 164 Hezekiah 102 Theodore 103 Seth 103 Georgiana 103 Woodbridge, Rev. Timothy 174 John 176 Col. Ruggles 176 Tryphena 176 Martha 176 Warriner, Enos James 125 Martha 125 Lieut. James 125 Thomas 125 Ensn Ebenezer 125 Whitfield, Rev. Geore 199 Worner, Eleazer 133 Ware, Wm. H. 124 Mary E. 124 Westgarre, John 131 Waldo, Clarissa 104 Warnen, Mary 173 Warner, Titus 172 Sarah 179 Daniel 64 Phoebe 64 Whitney, Sarah W. 91 William D. 91 Margaretta 92 Alice C. 92 Ellen D. 92 Mercy 198 Washburn, Rev. Royal 168 Whitman, Elizabeth 204 Wait, Ebenezer 19 Simeon 165 Wood, David G. 87 Walker, Jacob 174 Whipple, Timothy 198 White, Job 73 Lewis 73 Eunice 138 Persis 179 Mary 180 Wells, Abigal 35 Sarah H. 89 Dea. Thomas 184 Obed 186 Williams, Rev. Sol. 68 Miranda 58 Julia 59 Mrs. Mary 58 Eleazer 128 Charlotte 128 Hon. Israel 173 Sarah 174 Sarah 174 Col Ephraim 182 Thomas 182 Rev. John 183 Eunice 183 Abigal 183 Webster, John 135 Worthington, Mary 146 Seth 146 Capt. Jona. 147 Phoebe 147 Sybil 147 Lucy 148 Job 148 John 148 Abia 148 Wells, Asa 189 Williams, Jerymy R. 207 Wood, Obadiah 205 Williams, Rev. Eliph. D. D. 205 Woodbridge, Content 206 Williams, Mary 208 Wolcott, Roger Esq 208 Wright, Sarah 103 Sarah 105 Samuel 105 Yeomans, James 154 page 222 ERRATA, OMISSIONS, &C. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ [Errata, ommisions have been incorporated into the text as it was transcribed. N.B. below = ? New Book] N. B. Many inscriptions 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email V} [Names in order by town of residence of patron in 1850, not in alphabetical order. It is not explained what the numbers after the names below represent. The benefit of this list is that we can see who was alive & their location in 1850 to sponsor Bridgman. Suggestion use your browser's Edit, Find Text, Find What - tab.] PATRONS OF THIS PUBLICATION. page 223 AMHERST. Edward Dickinson 5 Aaron Warner A. M. Colton J. S. & C. Adams J. R. Cushman Job Cushman BOSTON. Wm. B. Calhoun Charles H. Mills 5 Samuel Henshaw 5 Isaac C. Bates 5 John Tappan 2 Charles Tappan Joseph Hawley Dorr D. P. King 4 J. P. Jewett Charles Stoddard Holman & Silsby Joeph B. Felt J. Henshaw Albert Fearing J. H. Wright Theodore M. Smith 3 J. W. Clark Levi Ingols Charles Mayo A. L. Strong William Dwight W. M. Wright 5 George Dickinson Charles A. Mann Isaac Newton Andrew H. Ward J. W. Wright James Savage 2 Charles Ewer Samuel G. Drake J. Wingate Thornton CAMBRIDGE. Edward Everett J. E. Worcester Jared Sparks Charles Beck 5 H. W. Longfellow 3 Theophilus Parsons Can'l Treadwell Charles Lowell MEDFORD. A. B. Warner GREENFIELD. Geo. T. Davis 3 W. T. Davis H. W. Clapp H. Chapman Titus Strong John Russell L.L. Graves E. P. Graves A. F. Stone 2 Ansel Phelps L. Merriam Edwin A. Clark Edward Dewey page 224 SPRINGFIELD. George Ashmun 3 Fred Dwight 5 Edward A. Morris 2 David K. Lee 2 John B. Stebbins 2 R.A. Chapman 2 Cyrus Cole 2 Richard Bliss 2 James D. Brewer James Brewer 2d Henry Brewer Jr. Samuel L. Parsons Geo. W. Rice Charles Stearns S.D. Holman S. Upson Samuel Bowles J.G. Holland Joel Kendall Rufus Sikes R. Shurtleff Edward W. Gere W.W. Lee Lewis Warriner G & C. Merriam A. G. Pease Josiah Hooker John Hooker E.W. Dickinson C.P. Nichols Simon Sanborn Elam Stockbridge Josiah B. Allen E.A. Holcomb William Bridgman Lucius C. Allin Joseph H. Damon Isaac Rindge Jr. L.H. Gaylord A. C. Markham C. White O.A. Seamans Geo. W. Mirick Luke Bardwell L.F. Kellogg W. W. Kellogg Robt. Crossett Lorenzo Norton William Bryant Henry Smith WORCESTER. Francis H. Dewey EASTHAMPTON. J. P. Snow HADLEY. John Woodbridge Joseph Smith Elihu Dickinson Eleazer Porter Samuel S. Hibbard HATFIELD. Josiah Brown WEST SPRINGFIELD. Sweall White Daniel Merrick SOUTH HADLEY. David Turner Alonzo Bardwell LONGMEADOW. Geo. W. Callender HAYDENVILLE. Joe Hayden 10 NORTHAMPTON. Daniel Stebbins 4 Benjamin Barrett 2 William Allen 3 page 225 J.H. Butler 4 John G. Musgrave 2 Henry Bright 2 Miles G. Moies 5 John Hannum 2 Cephus Clark 2 Charles A. Dewey 5 Benjamin North 2 Martin B. Graves 2 Daniel W. Clark 2 J. Boies George E. Day Hames Hibben Lewis Strong J.D. Whitney S.L. Hinckley Osmyn Baker Eliph. Williams Daniel Thompson 2 Ansel Wright 2 James Thompson Sylvester Bridgman John Bridgman Sidney E. Bridgman Joseph C. Bridgman Edward Warner W. A. Arnold W. F.Arnold William Pease Cordial Crane A. W. Thayer Lewis S. Hopkins S. W. Hopkins Ebenezer Phelps William C. Prentiss George Cook C. M. Kinney Elijah Abbott Edwin Kingsley Lyman Kingsley Quartus Kingsley N.H. Felton Samuel Wells J. D. Wells Eliel Barnard Asahel S. Abell A.G. Abell M.T. Moody Joseph S. Brown Charles C. Clapp Levi Strong Enos Clark John Lyman Clark Amasa D. Wade J. H. Fowle J.P. Strong T.J. Trundy Chauncey Clark Sylvester Graham David Strong Seth Hunt Josiah Hunt Joel Hunt Henry S. Gere S. M. Smith Charles F. Graves Thomas Pomeroy Edward Parsons S.C. Parsons Lyman Parsons Josiah Parsons Edward C. Strong Josiah W. Smith William H. Stoddard Solomon Stoddard C.K. Hawks page 226 Charles Collins T. B. Hutchins L.L. Simonds Ebenezer Hancock William B. Atkins J. & L. Metcalf Daniel Kingsley H.K. Starkweather, jr. Edward Clarke Hervey Smith J.R. Dickinson Moses D. Clark J. S. Lathrop Horace Lyman Isaac Damon, jr. Theodore Sheldon Jacob Parsons Alpheus Lyman Joseph B. Lyman James Clapp Porter Underwood Isaac Damon A.P. Peck Rufus Ellis D. M. Crane Jabex French Charles Walker Theodore Burt Hohn B. Graves James Dunlap Christopher Clarke Pliny Russell George Burrows Justin Cook, William Lawrence Isaac Clark A. H. Edwards Oliver Judd David Joy Porter Nutting Ansel Jewett Thomas Walsh William F. Pratt Samuel R. Baxter Hiram Stebbins Williams A. Hawley Joseph Allen WESTHAMPTON. Joel Cook Julius Cook Enoch H. Clark, Philad'a E. H. Butler, Philad'a T. M. Hunt, Auburn, N.Y. H. Lathrop, Savannah, Ga. L.T. Stoddard, Boston. A. T. Stoddard, Glas'w Sct'd. William Choice, Greenville, S. C., 10 David C. Judd, Spartanburgh, S.C., 3 Silas Binney, Weymouth Erastus Rodman, Williamsburgh Fred'ck Thayer, Williamsburgh J. C. Clark, Jenksville. Myron Lawrence, Belchertown. Porter Bridgman, Belchertown. Park Warner, Granby Thomas Robbins, Hartford, Conn., 2 J. B. Bridgman, Sacramento, California William Ames, Dedham, 2. BRATTLEBORO', VT. W. H. Rockwell R. Wesselhoef John B. Miner page 227 George H. Salisbury J. W. Campbell Rowell Hunt 2 J.J. Crandall Albert Worthington Geo. W. Pratt Jean Bisonette E. J. Carpenter George Howe Morris Butler 4, Buffalo, N. Y. John Hunt, Vernon, Vt. E. Howe, Vernon, Vt.. E. H. Barston, Walpole, N. H. W. P. Tilden, Walpole, N.H NEW YORK. George M. Snow Henry Edwards 2 Sumner Clark ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~