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(Willow.)
ERECTED | in memory of | CHARLES HENRY | Son of | SOLOMON J. & ELIZA | FLAGG, | who died | accidentally & suddenly | June 2, 1829, | aged 14 months.
Kind friends & Parents do not grieve, That I so soon & suddenly leave Your fond embraces, & ascend, To GOD my Father & my friend.
This stone is about two rods east of the McCracken tomb, between the gravestones of Charles Mills and his wife. The child's name is on the Flagg monument in Woodlawn Ceme- tery, the inscription on which will be included later in this book. See 307.
205 In memory of | CAROLINE, | wife of Nathan C. Estes, | who died | March 25, 1843, | aged 33 years.
Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled. Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed.
Nathan C. Estes of Newton m. Caroline Hall Nov. 25, 1841 (int. Nov. 5), and Ann Carhart Jan. 25, 1844 (int. Mar. 23). He d. in 1891, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
206 In | memory of | MRS. ELIZABETH | BARRETT | who died July 2, 1846, | ÆE! 69 years.
She d. Jan. or June 22 according to the transcript of deaths at the State House. She was a widow. 205 and 206 are near the Smith and Ware gravestones and should have fol- lowed 122.
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207 FATHER. | Capt. Wm BROWN, | died Jan. 30, 1853 ; | aged 76 years.
This stone is close to the wall about twenty feet north of the receiving tomb.
He was 76 yrs., 24 dys., a "Mariner," and was b. in Wind- ham, Me., son of Amos and Elizabeth Brown. (T. Rec.)
208 SARAH, | Relict of | William Brown, | died Sept. 8, 1855, | Æt. 70.
She was 68 yrs., 9 mos., 29 dys., dau. of Ebenezer and Re- becca (Gay) Brackett, who were m. Nov. 4, 1779. (T. Rec.)
Sarah was b. in Weston, Nov. 10, 1786, and is called " Sally" in the record. Her father was of Weston, and his intention of marriage was published there Aug. 14, 1779. (Weston T. Rec.)
209 MRS. RUTH, | Widow of | MR. JAMES CROCKETT, | of Gorham, Me., | died Mar. 19, 1858, | aged 88 yrs. & 7 mos.
This stone is close to that of 207.
She was 88 yrs., 7 mos., 22 dys., and was b. in Windham, Me., sister of 207.
210-214 (Front.)
MCCRACKEN. | JAMES McCRACKEN, | died Apr. 5, 1857, | Æt. 65.
JANE, | wife of James McCracken | died Feb. 23, 1855, At. 51. (Back.)
ROBERT MCCRACKEN | died Sept. 15, 1844, | Æt. 13 mos. ISABELLA MCCRACKEN | died Mar. 29, 1852, | Æt. 18 yrs. 5 mos. ELIZABETH MCCRACKEN | died Dec. 30, 1852, | Æt. 15 yrs. 2 mos.
James was b. in Ireland, son of Hugh and Mary McCracken. Hugh d. Oct. 22, 1835, of "old age." (West Ch. Rec.) (Oct. 16 in Dr. Josiah Noyes's diary.)
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Jane was aged 51 yrs., 6 mos., 8 dys., and was b. in Ireland, dau. of John and Alice White.
Robert was b. Aug. 14, 1843, son of 210 and 211.
Isabella was b. Oct. 10, 1833, dau. of 210 and 211.
Elizabeth was b. Oct. 12, 1837, dau. of 210 and 21I.
215-221 (North face of a monument.)
FRANCIS H. POOLE, | Died Dec. 4, 1886, | Aged 48 yrs. 5 mos.
MY DARLING THOU ART GONE TO REST THY WORK AND CARE IS O'ER,
THE SAVIOUR SUMMONED THEE AWAY TO SHARE THE JOY OF HEAVEN.
POOLE.
(East face.)
JOHN McCRACKEN, | DIED | NOV. 30, 1884. | AGED 83 YRS. 3 MOS.
MARY WIFE OF | JOHN MCCRACKEN, | DIED JAN. 2, 1883, | AGED 70 YRS. 5 MOS.
HUGH A. McCRACKEN | DIED FEB. 22, 1832, | AGED 3 MONTHS.
MCCRACKEN.
(South face.)
WILLIAM MCCRACKEN, | DIED | OCT. 31, 1842, | AGED 4 YRS. 9 MOS.
SARAH J. MCCRACKEN | DIED JULY 9, 1848, | AGED 8 MONTHS.
JOHN MCCRACKEN JR. | DIED APRIL 15, 1858, | AGED 24 YEARS.
Francis H. Poole of Boston m. Susan J. McCracken Nov. 29, 1878.
John McCracken was a field driver in 1856. He and sev- eral of his family were members of the West Church.
Hugh Alexander was b. Nov. 22, 1831, son of 216 and 217. William was b. Jan. 15, 1838, bapt. Aug. 4, 1839 (West Ch. Rec.), son of 216 and 217.
John, Jr., was b. Aug. 12, 1833, son of 216 and 217.
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222
(Tomb south of monument.)
ERECTED 1841 BY | JOHN MCCRACKEN.
223-225
DANIEL DADMUN | died Sept. 4, 1856, | Æt. 65 yrs.
DANIEL DADMUN | died Mar. 28, 1827, | Æt. 3 yrs.
NEWELL H. DADMUN | died Aug. 27, 1833, | Æt. 3 mos.
Daniel was 65 yrs., 5 mos., and was b. in Marlborough, son of Elijah and Bathsheba Dadmun. (T. Rec.)
Elijah Dadmun and Bathsheba Parmenter were m. in Sud- bury, Feb. 28, 1781, removed to Marlborough. (Temple's Framingham.)
The name is called Dedman or Dedmun in the Needham town records.
Daniel kept the toll gate on the Worcester turnpike near Blossom Street. He was hogreave 1819, sealer of leather 1823-26, '29-34, '36, West district school committee 1825, fence viewer 1826, '27, '29, '37-39, '45, measurer of wood 1828, '29, field driver 1829, '30, '33, '34, '37-39, '45, assistant assessor 1834.
The births of seven of his children are recorded in Need- ham. Daniel (224) was b. May 5, 1824, son of 223 and his wife Lydia Temple. Newell H. was b. May 18, 1833, son of 223 and Lydia.
226 WILLIAM FLAGG | DIED | Feb. 16, 1861, | Æt. 58 yrs.
" Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."
He was b. in Boston, Oct. 15, 1802, son of Solomon and Esther (Brown) Flagg. See 310 and 31I.
He was hogreave 1826, '27, constable 1827, one of the in- specting school committee 1828, '29, '32, '33, '37, prudential school committee (West) 1830, measurer of wood 1828-34, '36, 37, fence viewer and field driver 1831-33, selectman 1831-33
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(resigned in 1833 and his brother Solomon was elected), '35, 36, '44, '45, '52, '59, '60, assessor 1835, '46-48, '50-54, rep- resentative to the General Court 1836, '37, town treasurer 1838, tax collector 1840, '45. On March 4, 1833, the town first chose fire wards, and Mr. Flagg was one of the six then elected. There were fourteen fire wards in 1875, but for some years the engineers of the fire department have been also " Forest Fire Wards."
Mr. Flagg was a man of strong character, and of much influence, held many minor town offices not mentioned in the foregoing, was a justice of the peace, and the older citizens refer to him as a Whig leader. He also had experience as a school teacher.
The town passed appropriate resolutions at its next meet- ing after his decease. He was clerk of the West Precinct July 13, 1846-April 9, 1855, clerk of the West Church Au- gust 5, 1846-January 19, 1848, deacon November 28, 1849- February 16, 1861, on the committee of the West Precinct 1836, '37, '42, '43, and moderator of some of its meetings 1834-42.
He was the second postmaster at West Needham, succeed- ing Charles Noyes, and served more than twenty-five years. Charles C. Greenwood wrote of Mr. Flagg : -
" For a quarter of a century he has occupied a prominent and honorable position in this town, and filled all the responsible offices in its gift.
" For a long series of years he was almost invariably chosen Moderator at Town meetings, and often appointed on committees to carry out impor- tant public enterprises. At the time of his death he was a member of the board of Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor. He was much engaged in the settlement of estates. All of the many and varied trusts committed to his care were honestly and faithfully discharged. 'Squire' Flagg was a man of active mind, sound judgment, and great energy of character. He was firm and decided in his opinions, plainly and sometimes bluntly express- ing them, but he had a kind heart, ever ready in cases of sickness and mis- fortune to perform those kind acts and offices characteristic of the good neighbor and Christian. He was a man whose advice and counsel was highly valued.
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" The funeral services took place on Tuesday afternoon, 19th, from the Church at West Needham, and the house was filled to its utmost capacity.
" An impressive discourse was delivered by Rev. A. R. Baker, the pas- tor. The concluding prayer was offered by Rev. A. Bigelow of Medfield, a former pastor. At the conclusion of the services the whole congregation followed in procession the remains to their last resting place, thus testify- ing to the universal respect and esteem with which the deceased was re- garded."
227-228
MRS. MARTHA B. | Wife of | WILLIAM FLAGG, | Died Feb. 2, 1848, | Aged 44 years.
Loved wife and mother take thy rest Where pain and parting never come, Oh, may we, find among the blest, With thee delight, eternal home.
MARTHA B. | Daughter of | Wm & Martha B. Flagg, | Died Jan. 4, 1848, | Aged 13 days.
Sleep sweet babe and take thy rest, God called you home when he thought best.
Mrs. Flagg was b. Oct. II, 1803, dau. of Jesse and Martha (Brown) Winch, and sister of Enoch Winch (201). (Temple's Framingham.) The intention of marriage of William Flagg and Martha B. Winch is recorded Oct. 23, 1825. (T. Rec.)
The births of four of her children are recorded in Need- ham, and that of a son of Mr. Flagg by his second wife, Sophia.
229 LUCY, | dau. of G. W. & M. J. | Moulton, died | Dec. 10,
1853, | Æt. 3 yrs. 1 mo.
" Of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Lucy was b. Oct. 29, 1850, dau. of George W. and Mary J. Moulton, who had four children whose births are recorded in Needham.
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230 In memory of | MRS. MARTHA JACKSON | widow of Edward Jackson, | who died | March 11, 1838. | aged 67 years.
Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled, Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed.
Perhaps she was the lady admitted to the West Church July 9, 1809, then Mrs. Martha Brown but later Mrs. Jackson. She removed to Natick, and was dismissed from the Church in Needham June 6, 1827. Edward Jackson was on the com- mittee of the West Precinct 1786.
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(Willow.)
SACRED | to the memory of | MRS. CAROLINE MEINTIRE | wife of | MR. JOHN MCINTIRE ! | died Dec. 51 1826, | Æt. 36 Ys
Friends nor physicians could not save, My mortal body from the grave ; Nor will the grave confine it here, When Jesus calls I must appear. My partner and my children dear, I leave to God's paternal care ; And all my friends where'er you be, Prepare in time to follow me.
She was b. Feb. 15, 1791, dau. of Nathan and Elizabeth (Broad) Dewing, who were m. in Boston, June 7, 1780. Car- oline m. John McIntire Nov. 8, 1807 (int. June 6), and had eight children whose births are recorded in Needham. John and Caroline, with their four children, John, Samuel, George and James, were bapt. May 30, 1819. A dau., Caroline, was bapt. Sept. 3, 1820, and Elizabeth, another dau., was bapt. Oct. 12, 1823. (West Ch. Rec.)
Ensign Nathan Dewing was assessor 1796, and held differ- ent minor offices in the town. He was a soldier in the Rev- olution. (See Mass. S. and S. in Rev.) Nathan was one of the committee of the West Precinct 1786-89. As early as 1804 he was a militia captain. By his second wife, Mrs. Adah Mills, whom he m. Sept. 20, 1804 (int. July 25), he was
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the father of Lieut. Paul Dewing and of the late William Dewing. For an obituary of William see the Needham Recorder for November 30, 1895. Nathan Dewing d. in Boston, Oct. 1I, 1832. (Dr. Noyes's diary.)
232
(Willow and urn.)
SACRED | To the Memory of | MR. JAMES PERRY, | who died | March 4, 1833 : | Æt. 42.
This stone is remote from the monument in memory of 233-236.
233-236 (North face of a monument.)
ISABELLA, | wife of | JAMES PERRY, | DIED | Aug. 8, 1848, | Æ. 33 yrs.
WILLIAM S. PERRY, | DIED Nov. 24, 1867, | Æ. 44 yrs.
(West face.)
MRS. MARY PERRY, | DIED | Jan. 13, 1872, | Æ. 78 yrs. 5 mos.
EMILY A. R. PERRY, | DIED | Apr. 27, 1874, | Æ. 19 yrs. 10 mos.
237-238 (South face of a monument.)
WILLIAM GRAY, | DIED Jan. 19, 1879, | Æt. 80 yrs. 8 ms. | & 19 dys.
ALICE. | Wife of | William Gray, | DIED | July 31, 1864, | Æt. 66 yrs. 5 ms.
GRAY.
William was b. in Ireland, son of Thomas and Katie Gray. He was a farmer. His wife Alice was also b. in Ireland, dau. of Hugh and Mary McCracken, and sister of 210.
239
HANNAH | HENDERSON
She d. Nov. 9, 1865, aged 48 yrs., 8 mos., 25 dys., and was b. in Topsham, N. H., dau. of Moses and Betsey (McKeith) Wallace. (T. Rec.)
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240 SARAH R. STEVENS, | DIED | MAY 6, 1879, | AGED | 61 YRS. 5 MOS.
She was 63 yrs., 3 mos., according to the town records, and was b. in Needham, dau. of II and 12.
241 HORACE STEVENS, | BORN IN NEEDHAM, | JAN. 1811, 1 DIED | AUG. 17, 1889.
He was b. Jan. 21, 18II, son of II and 12.
This concludes all the inscriptions from the large middle section of the graveyard, with the exception of that on the gravestone of John W. Clements, d. 1864, and those on the new Holt monument.
242-247
S FLOYD
MEHITABLE, | wife of Samuel Floyd, | died Nov. 16, 1846, Æt. 56.
Weep not for me but for yourselves. A well beloved wife and mother, And beloved by all who knew her.
(Back.)
EUNICE FLOYD | died May 6, 1829, At. 11 yrs 21 ds. MEHITABLE FLOYD | died Aug. 1, 1821, Æt. 1 yr. 2 ms. An INFANT Daughter | died July 28, 1821, At. I day. JOSEPH G. FLOYD | died Feb. 17, 1832, Æt. 6 ms. Except ye become as a little child, ye cannot enter the kingdom of God.
SAMUEL P. FLOYD | died Dec. 29, 1843, Æt. 21 ys. | 3 ms. 20 ds.
I know that my Redeemer liveth, for he calls me a child of his own.
This stone was found by Mr. Hunt and myself some months since, and it was entirely covered with grass and earth.
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Query, How many more stones are there in this graveyard that are not visible? The Floyd stone lies on the ground in the northern section of the yard, and should have been included earlier in the book. A foot stone to Samuel P. Floyd locates the lot.
Mehitable was found dead, and the town records state that she d. Nov. 17, 1846, aged 55 yrs.
Samuel was b. Feb. 17, 1790, son of Philip and Deborah (Edes) Floyd, who were m. Oct. 26, 1788. She was the widow of Samuel Ware, Jr., whom she m. Nov. 26, 1778. (Ch. Rec.)
Philip Floyd was in the West Company April 19, 1775, and d. Nov. 28, 1820, aged 67 yrs.
Deborah Edes was b. Sept. 18, 1758, bapt. Oct. I (Ch. Rec.), dau. of John and Deborah (Pratt) Edes, who were m. Jan. 10, 1749.
The births of six children of Philip Floyd are recorded in Needham, and those of five children of his son Samuel.
The names on the back of the stone are those of children of Samuel and Mehitable (Kingsbury) Floyd, who were m. July 27, 1817 (int. July 12). Eunice was b. Apr. 12, 1818, Mehitable was b. May 28, 1820, Joseph Grafton was b. Aug. 20, 1831, Samuel P. was b. Sept. 9, 1822.
248-249
SARAH MANSFIELD, | DIED | July 26, 1865 ; | aged 76 yrs. | 8 mos. & 2 dys.
Trust in the Lord Jehovah, Trust : Hosanna to the God of grace.
REBECCA MANSFIELD, | died Oct. 28, 1802 ; | aged 2 yrs. 8 mos. | & 29 dys.
Sarah was b. Nov. 24, 1788, Rebecca was b. Jan. 30, 1800, daus. of Epes and Sarah (Smith) Mansfield, who were m. Jan. IO, 1788. For an account of this prominent Methodist fam- ily see Robert Mansfield (489), later in this book.
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250 WESLEY W. McINTIRE, | Son of | Henry & Mary MSIntire, | died Nov. 24, 1849, | Æt. 15 yrs.
Dear brother thou hast left us, And thy loss we deeply feel, He is God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrow heal.
His brothers Warren F. and George L. are buried next to him. Numbers 248-250, are in the newer western section of the yard, south of the driveway. I copied all the epitaphs there, but as they are in memory of persons who died 1859- 1882, I have decided not to print them, but to inscribe them in a book, with notes and an index, and to deposit the book in the library of the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, where it may be consulted.
EPITAPHS
FROM WOODLAWN CEMETERY IN WELLESLEY
IN 1858 the church in the West Precinct of Needham, Wellesley, expended part of the fund left to it by Betsey Brown (see 55, p. 36), in purchasing land west of the old graveyard. In 1871 this land was sold, and other land bought on what is now Wellesley Avenue ; this in turn was exchanged for land on Brook Street, which was laid out for a cemetery and named Woodlawn in 1877. (See History of the Wellesley Congregational Church, by the Rev. Edward Herrick Chandler, p. 96.)
It is stated by those in a position to know, that, including the remains of sixty-seven persons from the Bullard, Parker and Smith tombs, there have been no less than one hundred and forty removals from the old graveyard, most of them to Woodlawn. The Wellesley Congregational Church owns a series of lots in the westerly part of the new cemetery, and there have been placed many old blue slate gravestones, but scattered throughout Woodlawn are stones that came from the old yard. I have copied all epitaphs commemorating persons who died prior to 1861, and some of a later date.
I wish to acknowledge the courtesy and information re- ceived from Mr. George Henry Robbins of Wellesley, who made many of the removals, and kept a careful record of them.
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252 CHARLES DEMING | died | December 17, 1817, | aged 44 years.
He was b. Mar. 6, 1774, son of 257 and 258.
He was hogreave 1794, field driver and highway surveyor 1798. On March 12, 1798, he and "Lt " Nathan Dewing were chosen deerreaves, and were the last in Needham. Charles was on the West district school committee 1798, 1800, 'OI, constable (West) 1800, 'OI, tythingman 1801.
This epitaph was numbered 252 rather than 251 to allow for 64a. As there is also 153a it should have been 253 to indicate the exact number.
253 MEHITABLE, | WIFE OF | CHARLES DEMING, | died Sept. 5, 1867, | Æ. 90 yrs. 8 mos. The hoary head is a crown of glory.
She was b. Jan. 5, 1777, dau. of Moses and Elizabeth (Newell) Fuller, who were m. Apr. 14, 1774.
Mehitable m. Charles Deming July 24, 1793. (Ch. Rec.) 254
(Urn.)
IN memory of | Charles Deming | Son of M. Charles & | Mrs Mehetable Deming | who died June 1796 | aged 5 days.
Farewell Sweet Babe till we shall meet above, And there with you fing the redeemer's love.
The child was b. June 23, 1796.
(Urn.) 255
Adeline | Daugh. of | Charles & Mehitable | Deming, | died Augt. 30. 1809. | Æt. I year & 5 mo.
Adeline's birth is not recorded in the town records. On Nov. 21, 1802, six children of Charles Deming were bapt. viz. Jonathan Edes, Esther, Anna, Charles, Mary and Eliza- beth Fuller. (West Ch. Rec.)
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256
(Willow and urn.) ERECTED | In Memory of | Mr. JONA EDES DEMING, | who died | Nov. 7, 1815 : | Æt. 22.
Man's brightest visions just appear, Then vanish, and no more are found ; The stateliest pile his pride can rear, A breath may level with the ground.
He was son of 252 and 253.
257
(Urn.)
IN memory of | M. Jonathan Deming | who died May 26th 1791 : | Ætatis 76.
Beneath this ftone I reft my head, In Numbers Sweet, Chrift bleft the bed ; Weep not for me, my cares are o're, fhall We foon ^ meet, to part no more.
In 1748 he was on the committee "to take care of the Land Mr Dwight gave," surveyor of highways 1747, '73, field driver 1749, deerreave 1750, '51, fence viewer 1750, one of the com- mittee to petition in regard to the "Province tax," and on the committee to reckon with the town treasurer, and also on a committee to view a road to decide if it is best to "Except" it, all in 1753, selectman and assessor 1763, hogreave 1771, tythingman 1776. On March 9, 1767, he was one of the committee of five "to Divide the Roads into Diftricts," and on August 31, 1774, he was chosen one of the five delegates to the county convention. His colleagues were Capt. Eleazer Kingsbury, Capt. Lemuel Pratt, Mr. Samuel. Daggett and Capt. Caleb Kingsbury. (See Capt. Caleb Kingsbury, p. 39.)
Although omitted from the Mass. S. and S. in Rev., Mr. Deming " Done a turn " as a soldier, and the town paid him £3, 3s., 4d. (Vol. III, p. 155, T. Rec.) Jonathan was a leader in the movement for the division of the town into two parishes, and was chosen one of the first West Precinct com- mittee, July 6, 1778, and also served in 1779, '82, '85-90, moderator of thirteen or more of its meetings 1775-90. In
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1774 his name heads the list of those who pledged them- selves to contribute towards building a meeting house.
For epitaph of Capt. Charles Deming, 1740, see Need. Ephs., p. 4 .*
258 (Urn.)
1
IN memory of | Mrs Esther Deming, | Wife of M. Jonathan Dem- ing; | who died August 30 - 1792 : | Ætatis 58.
Jefus can make a dying bed, Feel Soft as downy pillows are; Then on his breaft I'll lean my head, And breath my life out Sweetly there.
259
(Urn.)
IN memory of | Mifs Efther Deming, | Daughter of Mr. Jonathan & Mrs | Esther Deming : | who died | March 23ª 1791 : | Ætatis 19.
Forbear fond Parents ; ceafe to grieve, Twas Jefus lent me to your arms: With Patience wait, you foon phall fee, Your Child array'd in richer charms.
Esther was b. Jan. 17, 1772, bapt. Jan. 26.
There was another Esther b. June 29, 1795, but she was dau. of 252 and 253.
260
(Urn.)
IN memory of | Mifs Anna Deming, | Daught. of Mr. Jonathan & Mrs | Efther Deming : who died | May 18th 1788 ; | Atatis II.
Why do we mourn departed friends, Or phake at death's alarms ; Tis but the voice which Jefus fends, To call them to his arms.
Anna was b. Feb. 17, 1777.
* The references to the Needham Epitaphs may not be intelligible to per- sons unfamiliar with the work of the late Charles Curtis Greenwood. He copied and published in the Dedham Historical Register the inscriptions in the old graveyard on Nehoiden Street, Needham, with brief genealogical and biographical notes. After Mr. Greenwood's decease a reprint was issued with an index. This reprint appeared in 1898, and was limited to sixty-five copies.
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261
(Urn.)
IN memory of | Doctor William Deming | who died Nov! ye 28th 1789 : | Ætatis 62.
No flat'ring Marble lures the trav'ler here, This Spot is facred to affection's tear ; He was in life what artful men pretend, Companion, Parent, Neighbour, Christian, Friend.
His house was finished in 1755 He was a prominent phy- sician, and " Done a turn" as a soldier in the Revolution, although his name is not in the Mass. S. and S. in Rev.
The Demings and the Fisks who follow originally reposed in the old graveyard near the church, and north of the Noyes tomb. At the removal the remains of each person were placed in a separate box, and each family buried in a square grave in the centre of a new lot. This is according to the statement of reliable people.
262 (Obelisk. Willow and urn. Obelisk.)
SACRED | To the Memory of | ENOCH FISK, Esq! | who died | Oct. 2, 1827 : | Æt. 77. A Husband, Father, Brother, sleeps ! Affection mourns, and Friendship weeps ; But faith, which sooth'd his ling'ring pain, Shall our desponding hearts sustain With hope of that eternal day, When God shall wipe all tears away.
He was b. in Natick, son of Moses and Mehitable (Broad) Fisk. (See 354 and 355.)
Enoch was a Revolutionary soldier from Needham, and served near Boston in 1777 and '78; surveyor of highways 1782, selectman 1787, '88, 1818, " Constable of the first Parish in Needham" 1788, on the committee to reckon with the town treasurer 1787; '90, '92, '97, '98, 1802, '03, '07, '11, '18, Lower Falls district school committee 1791, '92, '94, '97, '98, 1 800-02, '06, '09, '12, '18, on a committee "to give the Town Treafr Some Inftructions" 1791, assessor 1792, on school house committees March 9, September 14, December 17,
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1795, and on two similar committees May 9, 1796, see Nos. 6, 39, 45, 112, 186 and 378, on the committee to provide teachers for the Lower Falls district 1794, '95. He was treasurer of the West Precinct March 24, 1791-March 29, 1797, and March 24, 1804-March 18, 1805. One of the numerous committees on which he served was to provide a plow in 1806. He appears to have been chairman of the committee appointed May 3, 1824, " to procure a poor house." His colleagues were Major Ebenezer McIntosh and Lieut. Jonathan Gay.
In 1807 he was tax collector for the west part of the town, compensation .0375, and in 1818 he was again collector and received .042, surveyor of wood and fence viewer 1816, elected town treasurer March 6, 1820, and declined. Justice of the peace 1814-, and moderator of many town meetings. He was on the West Precinct committee 1791-1805, '24, moderator of its meeting in 1803.
Isaiah [Fiske] was one of the inspecting school committee 1831-33.
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(Urn with S. F. on it.)
IN Memory of | Mrs SARAH FISK, | wife of | Mr. Enoch Fifk, who | died Sep! 17, 1800, | Ætatis 42.
This grave contains the feeble mould'ring
(clay )
The Spirit triumphs in eternal Day.
Enoch Fisk is said to have m. Sarah Bacon of Natick, May 18, 1780.
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(Willow and urn.)
SACRED | To the Memory of | Miss MARY FISK, | who died | Oct. 28, 1818 : | Æt. 33.
The morn of life serenely rose, alas ! And blush'd with beams to bright to last : Though her pale corpse is in the grave confin'd, She leaves a pattern to her sex behind.
She was b. Mar. 12, 1786, dau. of 262 and 263.
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265
(Willow and urn.) SACRED | To the Memory of | Miss CAROLINE FISK, | who died | Oct. 1, 1812 : | Æt. 23. In temper mild in habits pure, In Jesus Christ Salvation sure.
She is called Carolina in the town records, b. Dec. 12, 1789, dau. of 262 and 263.
266 (Willow and urn.)
SACRED | To the Memory of | Miss HULDAH FISK | who died | May 30, 1818 : | Æt. 22. From death's arrest no age is free, Prepare for death and follow me.
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