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MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS 1
IN THE OLD CEMETERY AT RUTLAND,
WORCESTER COUNTY, MASS.,
"Laid out" June 7, 1717
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HOME OF
RUFUS PUTNAM . 1:81-1788
SEAL OF RUTLAND, MASS.
EDITED BY DAVID EVERETT PHILLIPS, Life Member of The "Old Northwest " Genealogical Society Columbus, Ohio
, Published by The "Old Northwest" Genealogical Society COLUMBUS, OHIO 1902
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THE RUFUS PUTNAM HOUSE, RUTLAND, WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS.
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MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS IN THE OLD CEME- TERY OF RUTLAND, WORCESTER CO., MASS .*
Rutland, which has aptly been called the "Cradle of Ohio," is situated in the center of the state of Massachusetts. Its scenery is picturesque and beautiful, abounding in hills and vales, brooks and natural lakes. Its principal street (or road ) one and one-half miles long and ten rods in width, begins at the "Old Putnam house " and ascends the hill 1250 feet above the level of the sea to the center village, from which may be seen the towns and villages in every direction. Mountains nearly one hundred miles distant are visible. The blue hills of Milton, near the Atlantic, the Highlands on the Connecticut, Wachu- sett rises close at hand in the adjacent town of Princeton, while old Monadnock rears his rugged outline against the northern sky.
The territory embracing this town was purchased from the Indians December 22, 1686, settled 1713, incorporated May 30, 1722. Its situation has protected it against the encroachments of modern life, although its pure air and fine scenery has of late given it quite wide celebrity as a health resort.
Rutland is rich in historic reminiscence. Its first called min- ister, together with two or three members of one of its first families, fell victims of the tomahawk of the savage. During the Indian troubles, 1723-'30, Capt. Samuel Wright, one of its first proprietors and foremost citizens, ied the scouts who pa- troled the settlements from Brookfield to Lancaster and Sud- bury. From 1744 to 1760, in the French and Indian war, her young men did valiant and effective service. It was a war of races, the Latin against the Anglo-Saxon, for supremacy on this soil. Not less than eight companies, under their own offi- cers, marched from these hills to the frontiers on the Hudson, and Lakes George and Champlain. On their rolls are the
*They were transcribed in 1880, by Mr. James Andrew Smith, and collated with public and private records by Mr. Louis M. Hanff, Clerk of Rutland. They are owned by his daughter, Mrs. Harriet (Smith) Bush, of Brookfield, Mass., who placed them at the disposal of the collator for publication.
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familiar names, Phelps, How, Stone, Wheeler, Moore, Clark, Rice, Reed, Davis, etc. These years of training and discipline in the arts of war prepared them for the greater contest to follow.
In the war of the Revolution the town took prompt action and furnished many volunteers, who served with honor and distinc- tion throughout that great struggle. Two fell at Bunker Hill and a score or more were at Dorchester and the evacuation of Boston. In 1778, a division of Burgoyne's surrendered army were quartered here, extensive barracks having been erected for their use. Rutland, however, owes its greatest distinction in having been for eight years the home of Gen. Rufus Putnam, "Founder and Father of Ohio." His dwelling was built by Col. John Murray, Rutland's wealthiest and most honored citizen, who at the beginning of the Revolution held an official position under the crown and refusing to resign fled from the town and province never to return. His estates were confiscated and sold and this house was purchased by Gen. Rufus Putnam. It was in this house, on the 9th of January, 1786, that Gen. Tupper reported to Gen Putnam the result of his inquiries concerning the "Ohio Country." "The two veterans sat up together all night, and by daybreak had formed the plan which resulted in the organization of the 'Ohio Company' and its settlement at Marietta," and thus Rutland has earned its title, "Cradle of Ohio."
The old mansion, together with about 150 acres of land, has been purchased and its title will be vested in the Trustees of National Reservations, to be preserved as a "Memorial of Gen. Putnam." On September 17, 1898, a bronze tablet was placed at the front entrance bearing the following inscription :*
*The address upon this occasion was delivered by Hon. George F. Hoar, Senior Senator from Massachusetts, to whom is largely due the preservation of the "Putnam Memorial."
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HERE FROM 1781 TO 1788 DWELT GENERAL RUFUS PUTNAM SOLDIER OF THE OLD FRENCH WAR ENGINEER OF THE WORKS WHICH COMPELLED THE BRITISH ARMY TO EVACUATE BOSTON AND OF THE FORTIFICATIONS OF WEST POINT FOUNDER AND FATHER OF OHIO.
IN THIS HOUSE HE PLANNED AND MATURED THE SCHEME OF THE OHIO COMPANY AND FROM IT ISSUED THE CALL. FOR THE CONVENTION WHICH LED TO ITS ORGANIZATION. OVER THIS THRESHOLD HE WENT TO LEAD THE COMPANY WHICH SETTLED MARIETTA APRIL 7 1788. To HIM UNDER GOD IS OWING THAT THE GREAT NORTHWEST TERRITORY WAS DEDICATED FOREVER TO FREEDOM EDUCATION AND RELIGION AND THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT NOW A GREAT SLAVEHOLDING EMPIRE.
PLACED BY THE
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SONS OF THE REVOLUTION
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Shortly after the settlement of the town, what is now called the "Old Cemetery" was set apart for burial purposes. It is . located on nearly the highest point of land, near the meeting house. It is enclosed by a boulder stone wall, within which rest the remains of the early settlers and the fathers and moth- ers of those Ohio Pioneers who emigrated from this town in company with General Putnam and whose descendants are found in all parts of the "Old Northwest." Many of the graves
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were never marked, and some stones have disappeared since Mr. Smith with such painstaking labor deciphered and tran- scribed their records. Many are badly broken, and all bear evidences of the ravages of time.
It is quite fitting, and a source of no little gratification, that this Society is permitted to publish, and thus preserve in its archives, these records and memorials of some of the pioneers of the "Old Northwest."
Here lies Buried ve Body of Colonel William ARBUTNATT* who died January ye 16 1765 aged 38 years.
ALFRED P. son of Dea. Benjaman & Mrs. Polly S. Buss Died March 1: 1829. Et. 5 yrs. & 3 Mts. So fades the lovely, blooming flower, Frail smiling solace of an hour; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die.
Sacred to the Memory of DEAN ENOCH ADAMS (formerly of Medfield) who departed this life July 11th 1811. aged 77. Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shall return
DANIEL W. son of Mr. Moses and Mrs. Sally Brooks Died Aug. 17. 1823. Æt. 21.
Death with his dart, has perc'd my heart. When I was in my prime;
When this you see, grieve not for me, Twas Gods appointed time.
In Memory of MRS. BETSY Relict of Isaac Bryant who died Jan. 2. 1845. Æt. 78.
In Memory of MR. ISAAC BRYANT- who died June 4 1836. Æt. 74.
Erected In Memory of MRS. PATTY BOICE Wife of Mr. Thomas Boice who died April 30 1810. in the 40 year of her age. Behold and see as you pass by As you are now so once was I As I am now so you must be Prepare for death and follow me.
Here lies the Body of Mrs. ABIGAIL BALL Wife to Deacon Eleazer Ballt who died Oct. 9th 1741 in ye 39th year of her age.
Erected In Memory of MR. WILLIAM BRIDGE* who died Feb. 9th 1805 in the 64 year of his age
Erected In Memory of Miss POLLY BRIDGE Dautr of Mr. Willm and Mrs. Mary Bridge who died Jan. 2d+ 1800. in ye 18th year of her age Her life was like a morning flower, Cut down and withered in an hour.
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*He was a useful citizen, an Ensign of Min- ute men. His widow was living in 1836, aged 20 years .- P. #Town record says Jan. 1, 1800.
*Arbuthnott. +Dea. Ball was one of the first proprietors of Rutland, and his descendants are numer- ous in various parts of the country .- P.
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In Memory of EDWARD II. son of Jonathan and Sarah B. Barney of Boston who died in Rutland Aug. 2. 1826 Adt 22 Months
Suffer little Children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
In Memory of JAMES BYRAN son of Mr. Patrick Byran & Mrs. Margret his wife He died June ye 11th 1774 in the 5 year of his age.
In Memory of SAMUEL son of Capt. Samuel Brown* & Sarah his wife died Sept. 10th 1756 aged 7 years & 2 Months.
Here lies the body of MR. TRUSTRAM BROWNING who was borne in Rutland Septem r 22nd 1729. and died Janry, 6th 1755 in the 25 year of his age.f
Erected In Memory of LIEUT SAMUEL BROWNING who departed this Life Oct. ye 231 1783.± Aged 43 years 11 Months & 23 days. Lo in the law Jehovah dwels But Jesus in concel'd Whereas the gospel's nothing else But Jesus Christ reveal'd.
Here lies the body of MR. JAMES BROWNING- who received his Birth
*Capt. Samuel Brown was brother of Eleazer Brown, the first settler of Hubbardston(widow Browns town). He was an active citizen, hold- ing many offices in civil and military life. -P.
+Never married.
1The records give the date of Mr. Brown- ing's death as Oct. 3, 1753. Reed's Ilistory of Rutland gives Oct. 8, 17:3; Town Record, Oct. 23. 17-3. He was Ferg't in the company of Min- uite Men commanded by Capt. Thomas Eustis. who marched from Rutland to Cambridge April 19, 1775. He was drowned on the eve- ning of Oct. 23, 1753 in crossing a stream. He never married .-- P
and Education in Scotland and spent the last of His days in this Town. He departed this life Feby 3rd 1749. Aged 77 .*
In memory of the REV. JOSEPH BUCKMINSTERİ for more than 50 years Pastor of the church in Rutland, who departed this life Nov. 3d 1792: in the 73d year of his age. He was distinguished for intellectual ability and ministerial fidelity and zeal and endured for a long time the distresses of a cancerous complaint, which finally terminated his days. The grave contains all that could die His spirit dwells with God on high.
Erected In Memory of Lieut. WILLIAM BROWNING # who died Oct. 16th 1806. Æt. 83 years. Thou dear departed soul adieu Thy lifeless clay must here remain Till Christ this body shall renew Then both with Joy shall meet again.
Erected In Memory of MISS MARTHA BROWN- ING? Daughter of Mr. John & Mrs. Sarah Browning
"The age as above given is an obvious error, as his first child. William, was born in the gar- rison Aug. 20, 1723. He was grandfather of the William Browning, son-in-law of Gen. Rufus Putnam, who was of that company (families) who left Rutland in September, 1790.
| He was only 23 years of age when he was settled the second minister of Rutland in 1742. His wife was Lucy Williams, whose father and grandfather were eminent ministers and whose mother was a daughter of the cele -. brated Dr. Solomon Stoddard of Northamp- ton, Mass. Their son Joseph and grandson Joseph S. were among the most noted pulpit orators of their time. Their daughter Han- nah married Capt. Benjamin Miles, 1780, and had children, Joseph Buckminster and Ben- jamin Hubbard (twins), b. June 21, 1781 : Jamrs Lanman, 1753; Lucy Williams, 1785; William Moore, 17:6: Mary Prescott, 1789. In 1700, Capt. and Mrs. Miles, with their six young children, made the journey to Marietta, Ohio, in an ox wagon, arriving in safety be came the founders of most of the Miles fami- lies of Ohio .- P.
# William Browning married Rebecca Me- Farland of Worcester, Mass. His son William married Abigail, dan. of Gen. Rufus Putnam and went to Ohiof where he arrived Nov. 1790. He never returned to his native town again. -- P.
¿Granddaughter of Mr. James & Mrs. Eliz- abeth Browning.
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who died Aug. 2. 1SOS. ÆEt. 26 .*
Though the pale corpse is in the grave cousigned She leaves a pattern for her sex behind The sun of virtue never can decay It shines in time, and gives eternal day.
Erected In Memory of MR. JOHN BROWNINGT who Died April 12th 1812 Farewell My Wife and Children dear This worlds no more my rest In heaven I hope to meet you there God's saints are ever blest.
In Memory of MRS. SARAH BROWNING Wife of Mr. John Browning who departed this life Deer. 6. 1800. MEt. 61.
In Memory of WATSON BROWNING son of Mr. James & Mrs. Nabby Browning who died Sept. 2. 1805. Æt. 6y. 5M. & 15 d.
In Memory of WILLARD BROWN- ING, son of Mr. James & Mrs. Nabby Browning who Died Sept 13th 1805 Æt. 2y. 4M. & 8 d. In Memory of MR. JAMES BROWNING who died July 20. 1820. Æt. 52.
Erected In Memory of MRS. NABBY BROWNING Wife of James Browning who died May 22. 1804. .Et. 30. Thou dear departed Soul adieu Thy lifeless clay must here remain Till Christ this body >ball renew Then both with Joy shall meet again. (This stone is badly broken, 1880.)
*Town record says 25 yr. 9 mo.
+Mr. Browning in. Sarah Tuthis of Brook- field, who d. Dec. 6, 1800, aged 61 years .-- P.
In Memory of ROXY BARTLETT Dautr of Mr. Adonijah and Mrs. Ruth Bartlett who died Octr 24th 1801 Aged 4 years 1 Months 10 days.
In Memory of HANNAH BARTLETT daugr of Mr. Levi & Mrs. Sally Bartlett who died Jan. 18th 1800* aged 4 years.
In Memory of MRS. MARY BARTLETTİ widow of Mr. Daniel Bartlett who died Jan.+ 12. 1825 Æt. 95.
In Memory of LEVI son of Mr. Danicl Bartlett & Mary his wife Died Septr 7th 1756 His age was 1 Year 11 Mos. & 16 Days.
In Memory of MR. DANIEL BARTLETT who died Decr 17 1801. Et. 83.
In Memory of Mrs SARAH CLAP Wife of Maj! Daniel Clap? Who Decd August ve 23 A. D. 1776 Which Day Just concluded the 34th year of her age.
In Memory of MR. AARON CRAWFORD who died Ang. 6th 1754. aged 77 years. Make use of present time Because you must Take up your lodging Shortly in the dust.
*Town record says June 10, 1800. ¡The husband of Mrs. Mary B, was son of Henry B., who came from Wales about 1700 and is the common ancestor of the Bartletts of Massachusetts .-- P. Rev. Josiah Clark's record says June 12. Oldest person in town. ¿Daniel Clapp was an active, useful citizen, who after the death of his wife removed to Worcester and was Register of Deeds for many years .- P.
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Here is Buried ye Body of MR. SAMUEL CRAWFORD# who departed this Life Oct. 17th 1760 aged 55 years. In Memory of Mrs. AGNES CRAWFORD wife of Mr. Aaron Crawford who departed this life December 10. 1760 aged 82 years. In Memory of MR. JAMES CUNNINGHAM who died Feb'y. 20th 1786 aged 73 ys He was born in Ireland in the County of Dary & come to New England 1737.
In Memory of MR. EBENEZER CHAMBERLAIN who died Ag. 22 1830 Et. 56.
In Memory of MRS. POLLY wife of Mr. Ebenezer Chamberlain who died Nov. 7. 1830. Æt. 52.
In Grateful Testimony to the Worth and services of the REV. JOSIAH CLARKEt this monument is erected by many A native of Northampton he departed this life July 11, 1845 in the 61st year of his age and 28th of his Ministry to the 1st Congregational Church and Society in this town No marble eulogy thy virtues need For us who saw thy life-thy living breed Stranger of coming time, this resting place Is his wao served his God and loved his race.
#The Crawfords of Rutland were Irish Pres- byterians who brought letters from Ireland. Hon. Wm. H Crawford, Sec'y of the Treasury and Judge of the Supreme Court of Georgia was of this family .- P. tFifth minister of Rutland.
SYDENHAM Died Aug. 21st 1823. Et. 6 years. LUCY* SUMNER died Aug. 29th 1823. Æt. 20 Months. Children of the Rev. Josiah Clark and his Wife Asenath. And he took them in his arms And blessed them.
NANCY PARSONS died at Leicester March 26. 1813 Act, 7 Mts. CHARLES CHAUNCY died Febr 9. 1820. Æt. 15 M. Children of the Rev. Josiah & Mrs. Asenath Clark. Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Erected In Memory of MRS MARGRET COWDEN Wife of Mr Samuel Cowden who departed this life Jant 25th 1792 in the 54th year of her age. How lov'd or valu'd now avails me not,
By whom lamentrd or by whom forgot, A little dust is all remains of me, Tis all I am and all you soon must be.
In Memory of MR EPHRAIM CHURCH who died Sept ye 25 1775 in the 61 year of his Age. Far from this world of Toil and Strife They are present with the Lord The labours of their mortal life End in a large reward.
In Memory of SILAS CHURCH son of Mr Ephraim Church & Sarah his wife Died Jany 13th 1759. in ye 12 year his age
Erected In Memory of MR. SAMUEL COWDEN who died
*Town and private record gives name Nancy Sumner Clark. Josiah Clark was the fifth min- ister of Rutland, 1818-1815.
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Nov. 10.# 1812 in the 86 year of his age. Farewell my friends and Children dear, To a kind parents voice give ear, Speaking as you are passing by, Prepare for death for you must die.
Here lyes the body of SAMUEL son of Mr. Samuel Cowden & Margaret his wife who died Octr 4th 1777 in ye S year of his age. Youth think on death.
Here lies ye Body of MATHEW COLLER son of Mr. Archabel & Mrs Margaret Coller who died Sept 23 1748 in ye 19th year os his age
In Memory of their son John Coller who died at Cape Breton Feb'y 1Sth 1746 in his 22 year.
In Memory of ANNA CHILD, Daughr of Mr. Abiather & Mrs. Sarah Child who died Jan 26 1800 in the 11 year of her age. Her life was like a morning flower Cut down and withered in an hour.
Here Lies Buried ye BODY OF Mr Daniel Campbellt Born JN Scotland Came into New England anno 1716
Was murdered on his own farm in Rutland By Ed. Fitzpatrick an Irishman on march ye Sth anno Din 1744 3
in ye 4S year of his age Man knoweth not his time
Here lies buried the body of MR. SIMON DAVIS who died on April ye 9th 1754 in the 41st year of his age. I Cro. xv. 55. O Death where is thy sting.
"Town record gives Nov. 11. tHe was the first victim of murder by a white man in the county. The mnurfer-r was executed Oet. 18, 1744, the first execution for that crime in the county of Worcester .-- P.
In Memory of MRS. MARY DAVIS widow of Mr. Peter Davis who died July 23. 1825. At. 87.
Here lies buried the body of Mrs. HANNAH DAVIS Widow of Mr. Simon Davis* who died with the Small Pox Jan! ye 7. 17611 in the 47 year of his age. I Cor. xv. 55. O Death where is thy sting O Grave where is thy victory.
Erected In Memory of Lieut. PETER DAVISİ who died Jan. 2d 1780? in the 49th year of his age. Also Ten Children of Peter & Mary Davis.
Here lies buried the body of SIMON son of SIMON DAVIS and Hannah his Wife who died Decr ye 28. 1760. in the 13 year of his age.
In Memory of COL. SAMUEL DAVIS who died Dec. 29, 1799 aged 53 years. & for a number of years was Deacon of the Church & was esteemed by his acquaintances.
In Memory of Mrs REBECCA DAVIS the Wife of Capt Peter Davis. She dec! March 3d 1774 in ye 62d year i. of her age.
In Memory of MR. PHINEHAS DAVIS son of Capt Peter Davis & Mrs. Rebecca his
Simon Davis and his father, Simon Davis, Sen., were among the leading and most active mien in the county .- ''. +Town record gives 1760.
Son of Capt. Peter Davis, one of the earli- est settlers and next to Col. John Murray was the wealthiest citizen of his time .- P. @Town records, Gs1.
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Wife. he Decd January 1771 in the 35 year of his age.
In Memory of MRS. ASENETH wife of Mr. Thomas Davis who died Sept 2. 1826. Æt. 35 .*
In Memory of MRS. REBEKAH wife of Coln. Samuel Davis who died Oct. 9, 1829, At. 85.
In Memory of MRS. BETSEY wife of Mr. Isaac Davis who died Dec. 10. 1824 At. 43. When God doth call we must go And leave our friends in tears behind.
In Memory of Mr. ISAAC DAVIS who died March 26. 1833. Æt. 53.1
Farewell vain world, I am gone home; My Saviour smil'd, and bid me come Bright Angels carried me away To sing Gods praise in endless day.
In Memory of Mr. SILAS DAVIS who died May 19. 1837 in his 61 year Prepare to meet thy God.
Erected to the Memory of Capt ELIJAH DEMOND who died August 18 1825. aged 86.
In Memory of Mrs. LUCY DEMOND wife of Capt Elijah Demond who died Augt 6. 1819. ÆEt. 76.
"Town record, age 34. +Town record, age 54.
ALPHEUS Died April 16. 1808. aged 6 years & 4 Mts. SALLY H. Died Aug. 11. 1813. Aged 5 days. Children of Daniel
& Hannah Demond
In Memory of ELIZABETH SMITH Daughter of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Mary Demond who died Sept. 7. 1826 aged 17 Months & 15 days
In Memory of JOSEPH. E. DEMOND son of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Mary Demond who died Sept. 5. 1831. aged 4 years & 4 days.
In Memory of GEORGE son of Joseph & Mary Demond who died July 29, 1833. aged 19 Months & 13 days.
In Memory of MRS. HARRIET DEMOND wife of Mr. Charles Demond & Daughter of Col. Andrew & Mrs. Submit Smith who died August 6 1826 aged 22 years 3 M. & 9 days. We mourn departed worth.
WILLIAM M. son of William & Elizabeth Dean Died Sept. 1. 1800. Æt. 3 ys. & 5 Ms.
In Memory of Mr. Jonas DUNCAN, son of Mr. Simeon Duncan, he Decd August ye 3d 1773 in the 30th year of his age.
In Memory of Miss Mehetebel WRIGHT, Who Decd Sept. ye 10th 1773 in the 23 year of her age.
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They Publishd ware Marriage desind in heaven Before the Mariag day Death threw his fatal dart.
Our Mother ABIGAIL R. ESTABROOK died July 9 1860 Et. 82 yrs. 9 Ms. Here in God's care await O precious dust The Joyful resurrection of the Just.
Sacred to the memory of MR. DANIEL ESTABROOK* who died August 21 1799 Aetatis 94
Down in this dark and silent bed The stroke of death hath laid my head Gods trump shall sound I hope to rise And meet my Savior in the skies.
Sacred to the Memory of MRS. HANNAH ESTABROOK wife of Mr. Daniel Estabrook who died August 5 1775 Aetatis 62 Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
Here lies the Body of THADAIS ESTABROOK son of Mr Daniel & Mrs Hannah Estabrook who died Sept! 11. 1740 aged 1 year & 4 Mo
In Memory of MR DANIEL ESTABROOK who died Septr 11 1816 in the 75 yr of his age Draw near my friends & take thought How soon a grave may be your lot Make sure of Christ while life remain And death will be eternal gain
In Memory of SILAS son of Mr Daniel Estabrook & Mrs Persis his wife he deed Nov ye 5 1771 aged 3 years & 5 months
In Memory of SAMUEL son of Mr.
*Came from Lexington and was of the same family as Rev. Benj. F-tabtook, the first min- ister of Lexington .- l'.
Daniel Estabrook* & Mrs. Perses his Wife. He decd March ye 14th 17751 Aged 3 years & 7 Months.
PERSIS Relict of Daniel Estabrook died Dec 25 182S Aged S6.
JEDEDIAH
ESTABROOK died Feb. 3. 1845 Aged 77
In Memory of Mrs. ELIZABETH ESTABROOK wife of Mr. Jedediah Estakrook who died July 8, 1823 Et 53 Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are While on his breast I lean my head And breathe my life out sweetly there
In Memory of JOHN FIELD JUN son of Dr. John? & Mrs. Rhoda Field who died June 3 JS08 aged 2 years & 5 Months
In Memory of MRS. GRACE wife of Joseph Field who died Aug 9. 1840. JEt. 98.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
*Mr. Daniel Estabrook was a son of Daniel Estabrook, one of the carly settlers in Rutland who with his wife Hannah came from Sud- bury about 1723. Daniel Estabrook, Jr., in 1737 and married Persis, daughter of Hezekiah Newton of Paxton. Several of their descend- ants are inhabitants of Rutland.
+Town record gives March 14, 1776.
¿ Dr. John Field was drowned in Cedar Swamp Pond Aug. 28, 1815. He and another man were fishing from a boat, Dr. Field was drowned, the other was not. Dr. Field was considered a very skillful physician and had a good practice at the thne of his death.
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Dea. TILLY FLINT died Feb. 23, 1842 ÆEt 83 Blessed are the peace makers
In Memory of MRS. RUTH Wife of Tilly Flint Esq. who died July 22, 1826 Æt. 58
In Memory of two sons and an only Daughter of Tilly Flint esq. & Ruthy his wife who departed this life on the 6th & 7th of Sept. 1813 TRACY &t. 17 CATHERINE æt. S FRANCIS B. FLINT æt 5
HARRISON Died Sept. 18. 1823. aged 2 years. LOUISA HARRISON Died July 21. 1838. Son and Daughter of George S. & Joann Flint .*
Sacred to the Memory of REV. LUKE BALDWIN FOSTER who died 23 May 1817 in the 28 year of his age and the 5th of his Ministry Pastor of the Church in Rutlandt Also FANNY FIDELIA daughter of Rev. L. B. & Eunice Foster died Aug. 22 1817. aged 3 years & 5 Ms.
Here lies Buried ye Body of Mr. SKELTON FELTON who departed this life April ye 18th A.D. 1749. Aged 67 years 5 M. & 12 Ds.
*Grandchildren of Dea. Tilly Flint .- P. tThe third minister of Rutland, settled when but 23 years of age .- P.
Rev. Luke Baldwin Foster was a son of Rev. Daniel Foster of Now Braintree. educated at Burlington Coll., Vt., and settled at Rutland Feb. 24, 1813. He married Eunice Knight of Western in 1813. Mr. Foster received the hon- ors of Masonry at his burial by Thompson Lodge A. F. & A. Masons of Rutland, of which he was a member.
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