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Field, 1792
DAVID FIELD Esqr. died April 19, 1792, Aged 81 years These monuments* are gra- -tuitously erected by their son in law; Consider Dickinson. *This and that of his consort, Thankful. S. of Samuel and Mary(Edwards | Hoyt).
Field, 1803
THANKFUL, Consort of David Field Esqr : died March 26, 1803, aged 88 years. Dau. of Thomas and Thankful (Hawks) Taylor. She may have been the consort first of Oliver Doolittle.
Forward, 1799
In Memory of Miss Fanny A Forward of Westfield, who died May 16th 1799 in the 17th Year of her Age.
O'er the cold Turf where thy pale Reliques sleep, Shall fond Remembrance oft repair to weep.
Fanny Alumina, dau. of Rev. Abel and Dorothy of Southwick, originally part of Westfield. She d. in the family of Dea. Justin Hitchcock.
French, 1733
Here lyeth the body of Deacon Thomas French who dyed April ye 5th 1733 Aged 76 Years Blessed are ye dead Who dye in the Lord
S. of John and - Kingsley of Rehoboth.
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French, 1759 In Memory of Mr Thomas French Who Died July 26 1759 In 69 Year of his Age S. of Thomas and Mary (Catlin)
Graves, 1741, 1744 Mrs. Sarah Wife of Mr John Graves Died Jan' 3. 1741. Aged 79 Years. Job Son of Mr. Da niel & Mrs Thankful Graves Died August 12 1744 aged 9 M. Sarah, wife of John was dau. John White and Sarah (Bunce) all of Hatfield. Job, her grandchild, s. of Daniel and Thankful (Smead).
Hawks, 1718, 1727
HERE LYES Ye BODY OF DEACON ELEAZER HAWKS DYED MARCH Ye 27th 1727 IN Ye 72ª YEAR OF HIS AGE AND ALSO Mrs JUDETH HAWKS WIFE TO DEACON ELEAZER HAWKS DECª JANY Ye 27 1718 IN Ye 54th YEAR OF HER AGE.
S. of John and Elizabeth. Dau. of William Smead and Elizabeth (Lawrence) of Hingham.
Harvey, 1785
In Memory of Mary the Wife of Simeon Harvey Who Departed this
Life December 20th 1785 In 39th year of Her age on her left Arm lieth the Infant Which was still
Born
Cut upon the stone is a coffin with figure of woman and infant. Dau. Daniel and Mary (Stebbins) Arms.
Hawks, 1754 .
In Memory of Mr. NATHANIEL HAWKS who Di ed Sept 25: 1754 In ye 56 Year of his Age. S. of Eliezer and Judith (Smead).
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Hawks, 1768, 1774
A double Stone
Here Lies Intered
Here lies inter'd
the Body of Dean
the Body of Mrs ABIGAIL the
ELEAZER
Wife of Dean
HAWKS
ELEAZER HAWKS
Who Died
who died
May ye 14th
March ye 7th
1774 Aged
1768 Aged
80 years
71 Years
By Virtue & Religion their lives they led and in Peace they made the Grave their Bed
S. of Eleazer and Judith (Smead).
Abigail (Wells).
Hawks, 1769
In Memory of Paul Son of Mr Paul & Mrs Lois
Hawks, he Died Janry the 17th 1769. Aged 8 hours Lois, mother of the baby, was a Wait of Hatfield.
Hawks, 1772
In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth, Wife of Mr Seth Hawks, she Died May ye 29th, 1772. in the 41st Year of her Age. In Memory of Mrs. Elisabeth, Dautr of Mr Seth & Mrs Elisa- beth Hawks she Died May ye 16th 1772. in ye 19th Year of her Age.
Seth was s. of Eleazer and Abigail (Wells). Mrs. Elizabeth dau. of Samuel and Elizabeth(Ingram of Hadley) Belding.
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Hawks, 1775 In Memory of Anne Daughter of Colonel John & Mrs Elisabeth Hawks who died June 8th 1775 in ye 33ª Year of her Age.
Hawks, 1775
Elisabeth Dautr of Mr. Zadok & Mrs. Mary Hawks Died August 4th 1775 aged 5 Weeks Zadock, s. of Nathaniel. Mary, dau. of Sam. Bardwell.
Hawks, 1778
In MEMORY of MI JOHN HAW- KS who died Nov" 21st 1778 in ye 45th Year of his Age The Eye of her that hath Seen me, Shall see me no more.
S. of Col. John and Elizabeth (Nims).
Hawks, 1779
In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth Wife of Col. John Hawks who died Feb. 28 1779 aged 66.
Her Children arise up & call her blessed Pray, Kind reader lend an ear. As you are now so once was I, As I am now so must you be, Prepare for Death and follow me.
Dau. of John and Elizabeth (Hull) Nims.
Hawks, 1780
In Memory of Content Dau" of Mr Zadok and Mrs Mary Hawks who died Jan 4th 1780 in the 12 Year of her Age
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Hawks, 1784
In Memory of Col. John Hawks who died June 24 1784. in the 77th Year of his Age.
To be pious without super- stition, faithful to our trust, pleasant in our circle & friendly to the poor, is to imitate his example. S. of Eleazer and Judith (Smead).
Hawks, 1791
Elissabeth Daut" of Mr Jonathan & Mrs Mercy Hawks who died Au -gust 25th, 1791 in the 2ª Year of
her Age
Hawks, 1785
In Memory of Hannah Daugh- -ter of Mr Zadoc and Mrs Mary Hawks who died Oct™ 18th 1785 in the 24th Year of her Age.
Hawks, 1787
Obed Son of Mr Obed & Mrs Abi -gail Hawks who died Feb 11th 1787 in the 2nd Month of his Age.
Obed, Sr. was s. of John and Eliz- abeth (Nims). Mrs. Abigail was born Smith of Belchertown.
Hawks, 1792
In Memory of Mr Jonathan Hawks who died Oct" the 11th 1792 aged 29 Years 10 Months & one Day
I am Laid into the Ground and Left my Earthly pain, Shall Rise when the Last Trumpet Sounds and meet with you again.
S. of Asa and Elizabeth (Smead).
Hawks, 1794
Abigail Dau™ of Mr Obed & Mrs Abigail Hawks who died July 26th 1794 in the 4th Year of her Age.
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Hawks, 1796
In Memory of Wiman Son of Mr Zur & Mrs Martha Hawks who died July 10th 1796 in the 2 Year of his Age. Grandson of Zadock. His mother was dau. of Daniel Arms.
Hawks, 1796
In Memory of Chester Son of Mr Jonathan & Mrs Marcy Hawks who died 1796 in Year of (Lines imperfect because slate has scaled)
Marcy was a French of Greenfield.
Hawks, 1797
In Memory of Esther Daur of Mr William & Mrs Abigail Hawks who died Angust 29th 1797 in the 8th Month of her Age
William was s. of Seth. Abigail was born Marsh.
Hawks, 1817
Mrs. Mary, Wife of Mr. Zadock Hawks, died 4 Feb. 1817, Æ. 82 Dau. of Samuel and Martha (Allen) Bardwell.
Hawks, 1821
Mr. Zadock Hawks died 2 Aug. 1821 Æ. 90 S. of Nathaniel and Hannah (Bel- ding of Hatfield)
Hinsdell, 1735 Here lyes buried the body of Mrs Abigail Hinsdell ye amiable daur of The Revª M. Ebenezer Hinsdell & Mrs Abigail Hinsdell born Nov 14. 1735. Decd Aug. 10th 1739, Æ 4to Mark 19 14. For of such is The Kingdom of Heaven
The Rev. and Col. Ebenezer, s. of Mehuman and Mary, was b. at sea when his mother was re- turning from Canada. Of H. C. 1727. He was sent to Ft. Dum- mer to serve the Indians, and founded the town of Hinsdale, opposite. "Mrs. Abigail" was dau. of Rev. John and Abigail (Allen | Bissell) Williams.
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Hinsdell, 1736
HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF LIEU MEHUMAN HINSDELL DECd MAY Ye 9th 1736. IN THE 63ª YEAR OF HIS AGE. WHO WAS THE FIRST MALE CHILD BORN IN THIS | PLACE AND WAS TWICE CAPTIVATED | BY THE INDIAN SALVAGES Math. 5. 7 Blesed are the mercifull for they shall obtain mercy
S. of Samuel and Mehitable (John- son).
Hinsdell, 1736, 1746
In Memory of Mr John Hinsdell, Son of Mr Mehuman Hinsdell, he Died Sept ye 4th 1746. in the 33rd Year of his Age. In Memory of Hannah Dautr | of Mr John & Mrs Hannah Hinsdell | She Died Sept ye 6th 1736. Aged 10 Days. S. of Mehuman and Mary. Han- nah, mother of the baby, was dau. of John Arms.
Hinsdell, 1788
IN MEMORY of Mr John Hinsdell who died Octr 20 1788, in the 51st Year of his Age S. of John and Hannah (Arms).
Hoit, 1751
In Memory of Mrs Mercy ye Wife of Mr. David Hoit who Died Sept 5th 1751 in the 28th year of her Age.
Dau. of Ebenezer and Thankful (Barnard) Sheldon.
Hoit, 1758
Experience Daugh- ter of Mr. Jonathan & Mrs. Experience Hoit Died Sept 19 1758. Aged 3 Year & 10 Months.
Mr. Jonathan was son of David · and Mercy (Sheldon). Mrs. Experience was dau. of Samuel and Experience Childs.
GRAVESTONE OF LIEUT. MEHUMAN HINSDELL (1736) THE FIRST MALE CHILD BORN IN DEERFIELD
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Hoit, 1758
Cephas Son of Mr. Jonathan & Mrs. Experience Hoit Died Oct 19 1758 Aged 1 year & 10 Month
Hoit, 1779 In Memory of Lieu' Jonathan Hoit, Who Decd may ye 23rd 1779 in ye 92nd Year of his Age
S. of David and Abigail (Cook | Pomeroy).
Hoit, 1780
In Memory of Mrs Mary Hoit wife to Lieut Jonathan Hoit who Decd June ye 26th 1780 in ye 90tl Year of her Age Dau. of Samuel and Sarah (Gil- bert) Field.
Hunter, 1787
In Memory of John Hunter Son of Mr John & Mrs Elenor Hunter who died April 19th 1787 in the 27th Year of his Age
Look and 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:
Locke, 1787
In Memory : of Mary Locke Daughter of Mr John and Mrs Ruth Locke who died June 25th 1787 inye 5th Year of her Age John was s. of John of Woburn. Ruth dau. of Thomas and Joan- na (Allen) Faxon.
Long, 1773
In Memory of Mr James Long, he Died Augst ye 9th 1773. In ye 24th Year of his Age.
Death is a debt to nature due, Which i have Paid & so must you.
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Merriman, 1757 Here Lies Interd The Body of
Mrs Mary Merriman
the wife of Ensign Samuel Merriman who Departed this Life August 24 17 57 In ye 27 Year of her Age
Mitchell, 1783
In Memory of Mrs Mary Wife of Mr
Joseph Mitch- -ell who died Novr 8th 1783 in the 78th Year of her Age. Dau. of William and Elizabeth (Davis) Allis of Sunderland.
Mitchell, 1794 In Memory of Mr Joseph Mitch- -ell who died Sept" 16th 1794. in the 89th Year of his Age. S. of Michael and Sarah (Catlin).
Morgan, 1806
In Memory of Mrs Marcy, Wife of Mr. Jesse Morgan, who died June 8 1806, aged 37 Years.
Mun, 1767
In Memory of Phinehas Son of Mr Phinehas & M's Dorothy Mun he Died Oct" ye 28th 1767 Aged 5 Days Phineas was s. of Benjamin and Mary (Wait). Dorothy was dau. of John and Mary (Munn) Cat- lin.
Munn, 1773
In Memory of Merriam Dautr of Mr Phinehas & Mrs Dorothy Munn, she Died Augst ye 10th 1773 Aged 1 Year & 15 Days.
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Nims, 1754
In Memory of Submit Dau" of Mr Jeremi- ah & Mrs Mary Nims Born & Died July ye 101 1754
Jeremiah was s. of John and Eliz- abeth (Hull). Mary was dau. of Simon and Elizabeth (Gunn) Cooley of Sunderland. She d. 30 Apr. 1804.
Nims, 1754 The Body of Mrs. Elisabeth ye Wife of Mr. John Nims is here in- terr'd: who Died Sep' 21. 1754 in ye 66 Year of her age Dau. of Jeremiah and Mehitable (Smead) Hull, who later m. Godfrey Nims, thereby making John and Elizabeth above, step- brother and sister.
Nims, 1755 Mrs. Abigail the Wife of Mr. John Nims Died Deec™ 4 A. D. 1755 Aged 38 Years Dau. of Ebenezer and Esther (Catlin) Smead.
Nims, 1762
In Memory of Mr John Nims Who Died Dec. 29th A. D 1762 In the 83ª Year of his Age S. of Godfrey and Mary (Miller | Williams).
Nims, 1769
Mr. John Nims Died Oct. 6. A. D. 1769 In the 54th Year of his Age. S. of John and Elizabeth (Hull).
Nims, 1771 In Memory of Mrs Mary the wife of Mr Abner Nims, who Died Octobr yº 26th 1771. in ye 26th Year of her Age Dau. of Ebenezer and Mary (Hoyt) Sheldon.
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Nims, 1778
Rebecah Dautr of Mr. Israel & Miss. Ruth Nims died Dec. 13. 1778. aged 13 Months 3 ds Israel was s. of Jeremiah and Mary (Cooley). Ruth, dau. of David and Rebecca (Arms) Childs.
Parker, 1786
In Memory of Samuel Williams Parker, Son of Mr Isaac & MT Deborah Parker, who died July 7th 1786, Aged 1 Year & 3 Month Isaac was of Boston. Deborah was dau. of Giles Alexander.
Phelps, 1793 Mrs. Rebekah Phelps, died Nov. 1793; aged 72; 2ª Consort of Mr. N. Phelps of Northampton. When unaffected Christian Piety, and universal Benevolence, have crowned a long life, full of good works, let it be recorded on Mar- ble, and faithfully transmitted to posterity. As a tribute of gratitude to the memo- ry of an indulgent Step-Mother, this Stone is erected by Elijah Phelps.
Russell, 1775
IN MEMORY of Lieut. JOHN RUSSELL who died August 17 1775 in the 44th Year of his Age. S. of Elijah of Wetherfield.
Russell, 1808
Mr. William Russell died 6 Sep. 1808. Æ 46.
Son of Lieut. John and Hannah (Sheldon).
Russell, 1811
Mr. ELIJAH RUSSELL died 21 July 1811 Æ. 47 S. of John and Hannah (Sheldon).
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Russell, 1814
Mrs. HANNAH, Relict of Lt. John Russell, died 4 Feb. 1814 Æ. 76 Dau. of John and Mercy (Arms) Sheldon.
Sexton, 1783
In Memory of Mr John Sexton who died Decr 26th 1783. in the 42nd Year of his Age. S. of Joseph and Sarah (Parsons).
Russell, 1862
ORRA HARVEY, Wife of ELIJAH RUSSELL, DIED Nov. 14, 1862, Aged 89.
Dau. of Simeon and Mary (Arms) Harvey.
Sexton, 1771 In Memory of Mrs Sarah Sexton Dautr of Mr Joseph & Mrs Sarah Sexton She Died April ye .7th 1771 in ye 35th Year of her Age Mrs. Sarah (Parsons) was w. of Joseph.
Sexton, 1786 Rebecca Daur to M' David and Mrs Bathsheba Sexton died August 7 1786 in the 2ud Year of her Age. at the left hand lies an Infant still born
Sexton, 1791, 1793 . Theodorick Son to Mr David & M" Bathsheba Sexton died July 20 1791 in the 2nd Year of his Age. at the left hand lies Theodorick the 2nd died July 18 1793 in the 2nd Year of his Age.
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Sexton, 1800 Hon David Sexton Esquire died Sept™ 21st 1800 aged 66 years. Why all this toil for tri- umphs of an hour? What tho' we wade in wealth or soar in fame?
Earths highest station ends in "Here he lies," And "dust to dust" concludes her noblest song. S. of Joseph and Sarah (Parsons).
Saxton, 1832
BATHSHEBA, relict of David Saxton, died at Boston, Oct. 20, 1832, Æ. 68
"Blessed are the dead"
Dau. Thomas and Joanna (Allen) Faxon.
Sexton, 1805
Mrs. Rebecca Sexton, Relict of
David Sexton Esq, died July 18 1805, Aged 77 Years. Life makes the soul de- -pendent on the dust; Death gives her wings to mount above the spheres
Dau. Ebenezer and Anna (Foster) Barnard.
Saxton, 1824 DAVID SAXTON died Sept. 14, 1824, Aged 61 years. "May he rest in peace" S. of David and Rebecca (Bar- nard)
Shattuck, 1747
A small, mutilated stone Jo SH
E 14 1747
Is doubtless that of Joseph Shat- tuck, son of Samuel and Sarah (Clesson) b. 6 Oct. 1745; d. 14 Feb. 1746|7.
Sheldon, 1713
HERE LYES Ye BODY OF JOHN SHELDON AGED 32 YEARS DEC' June ye 26th 1713
S. of John and Hannah (Stebbins).
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Sheldin, 1724
EBEN" SHELDIN DYED ON Ye 27th OF IVNE 1724 AGED 22 YEAR
S. of Ebenezer and Mary (Hunt). Killed by Indians.
Shelden, 1793
In Memory of Mr John Shel- -den who died Decr 4th 1793 in the 84th Year of his Age.
Son of John and Hannah (Chapin).
Shelden, 1746
Here lies buried the Body of Mrs Thankf- ul Shelden, the Wife of Lieu' Ebenezer Sheld- en, she Died Octº ye 13th Anno Dom: 1746. in the 52ª Year of her Age Death gives us more than was in Eden left This king of terrors is the prince of peace
Dau. Joseph and Sarah (Strong) Barnard.
Sheldon, 1768
Mrs. MERCY the Wife of Mr. JOHN SHELDON Died Febr 7th A. Dom. 1768 In ye 50 Year of her Age Dau. of John and Hannah (Nash) Arms.
Smead, 1733
HERE LYES Ye BODY OF Mrs EASTER SMEAD WIFE TO Mr EBENEZER SMEAD DECd DECr Ye 12th 1733 IN Ye 59 YEAR OF HER AGE
Dan. of John and Mary (Baldwin) Catlin.
Smeed, 1753
In Memory of Mr. EBENEZER SMEED Who Died July 19
1753. In the 79th Year of His age. S. of William and Elizabeth.(Law- rence).
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Smith, 1778
Nancy Dautr of Mr. Amasa & Miss. Ruth Smith Died August 6. 1778. aged 11 Months & 12 Days.
Smith, 1781 Mrs. Ruth the Wife of Mr. Amasa Smith
Died Oct 20, 1781 in the 36 Year of her age Dau. John and Ruth (Catlin) Bar- nard.
Smith, 1793 In Memory of Abigal Catlin Smith Daur of Mr Moses & Mrs Mary Smith, who died April 27th 1793. aged 8 Months & 22 Days.
Moses, s. of Moses and Sarah (Cat- lin. Mary, dau. of Samuel and Mary (Nims) Childs.
Smith, 1797
In Memory of Ruth Barnard Smith Daur of Mr Amasa & Mrs Naomy Smith who died March 14th 1797 in the 13th Year of her Age. Sleep on my friend & take, thy rest, God call'd the home he thought it best.
Named for Amasa's first wife. The child d. of hydrophobia. Mrs. Naomi m. (1) - Dick- inson.
Stebbins, 1733
Mrs. Mary the Wife of Mr. John Stebbins Died in AD 1733 Aged 37 Years
Stebbins, 1760
In Memory of Mr. JOHN STEB BINS who Died Sept ye 7th 1760 Aged 74 Years S. of John and Dorothy (Alexan- der).
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GRAVESTONES OF JOHN STEBBINS (1760) AND HIS WIFE MARY (1733)
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Stebbins, 1761 lisabeth* ye Dau'tr of Mr. Joseph & Mrs Marah Stebbins Died August ye 8 1761. Aged 2 Years 5 Months & 20 Days. *Note : The "E" is scaled off.
Stebbins, 1778 Charlotte Daur of Capt Joseph & Mrs Lucy Stebbins who died August 27th 1778: in the 2nd Year of her Age Joseph was s. of Joseph. Lucy was dau. of Nathan and Eleanor (Warriner | Cooley | Barnard) Frary.
Stebbins, 1783 In Memory of Samuel Son of Moses & Mercy Stebbins who Drowned decembr 9th 1783 In the 18 Year of his age
Stebbins, 1785
In Memory of Mrs Mercy Wife To Mr Moses Stebbins who died May 1st 1785 In the 51st Year of Her age
Dau. of Eleazer and Abigail (Wells) Hawks, bap. and bur. as Mercy. She seems to have been called Dorcas.
Stebbins, 1797
This Monument is Erected to the Memory of Mr Joseph Stebbins who Departed this Life May the 30th 1797, in the 79th Year of his Age.
Were I so tall to reach the Pole, Or grasp the Oce an with a Span, I must be measur'd by my Soul, The Mind's the Standard, of the Man. S. of John and Hannah (Allen).
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Stebbins, 1797
This Monument is Erected to the
Memory of Mrs
Mary Stebbins
Consort of Mr
Joseph Stebbins who Departed this Life July the 2™ª 1797. in the 72nd Year of her Age
Dau. of Hezekiah and Elizabeth (Hawks) Stratton of Northfield.
Stebbins, 1804
In Memory of Mrs Experience Wife of Mr Moses Stebbins, who died Sept 30 1804, aged 64 Years.
Dau. of - Clark of Northamp- ton.
Stebbins, 1800
Here lies the Remains of Mr Moses Steb- -bins Jun" who died Decr 14th 1800, in the 39th Year of his Age.
And when the last Trumpet sounds, Arise come forth ye Dead, The call shall be to them & all, That sleep in dusty beds.
S. of Moses and Mercy (Hawks). "Frozen to death," says Mr. Sheldon's history.
Stebbins, 1815
In memory of Moses Stebbins, who died 15, Nov. 1815; Æ. 85.
S. of John and Hannah (Allen).
Tyler, 1756 In Memory of Christopher Son of
Mr Christopher & Mrs Lucy Tyler he Died Sept ye 4thı 1756. Aged 1 Year 6 Months
Mrs. Lucy was dau. of Benjamin and Mary (Wait) Munn.
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Wells, 1697
HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF MY HEPZIBAH WELLS WIFE TO JONATHAN WELLS ESQ' DIED AUG Ye 27th 1697. IN THE 37th YEAR OF HER AGE
Dau. Quartermaster George Col- ton of Springfield and Deborah (Gardner) of Hartford.
Wells, 1733/4 HERE LYES Ye BODY OF Mrs SARAH WELLS WIFE TO! M' JONATHAN WELLS DECd FEBTy ye 10th 1733/4 IN ye 77th YEAR OF HER AGE
Dau. of John and Abigail (Ford) Strong of Northampton, wid. of Joseph Barnard.
Wells, 1735 HERE LYES BURIED Ye BODY OF M' JONATIAN WELLS WHO DIED MAY Ye 27th 1735. IN THE 52ª YEAR OF HIS AGE. S. of Jonathan and Sarah (Strong | Barnard).
Wells, 1738
HERE LYES BURIED THE BODY OF JONATHAN WELLS ESQr WHO DECd JANTy THE 3ª 1738 IN THE 80th YEAR OF HIS AGE. S. of Thomas and Mary (Beards- ley).
Wells, 1743 Here lyes Buried the Body of Doctr THOMAS WELLS who Departed this Life March the 7th Anno Dom 1743 in ye 51st Year of His Age. S. of Ebenezer and Mary (Wait).
Wells, 1746 In Memory of Benjamin, Son of Doctr Thomas & Mrs Sarah Wells, he Died March ye 28th 1746 in the 16th Year of his Age. Behold my grave as you Pass by, for as you are so once was I. Death Suddenly took hold on me, and so the case with you may be.
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Wells, 1750
In Memory of Mr Jonathan Wells Who Decd Oct™ ye 30th 1750 in ye 27th Year of his Age S. of Jonathan and Mary (Hoyt).
Wells, 1750 In Memory of Mrs Mary, Relict of E"sign Jonathan Wells who Decd novbr ye 22nd 1750 in ye 48th year of her Age. Dau. of David and Mary (Edwards of Northampton) Hoyt.
Wells, 1751 In Memory of Mrs Rebecca Wells Daugtr of Ensign Jonathan & Mrs Mary Wells She Decd JanTy ye 9th 1751 in ye 17th Year of her Age.
Ens. Jona. was s. of Jonathan. Mrs. Mary was born Hoyt.
Wells, 1754
In Memory of Mr Oliver Wells who Decª Oct" ye 1º 1754 in ye 22ª Year of his Age S. of Jonathan and Mary (Hoyt).
Wells, 1758
Here is Interr'd ye Body of Ens'" Ebenezer Wells Who Died June ye 12. 1758. In the 67th Year of his Age. S. of Ebenezer and Mary (Wait).
Wells, 1758
In Memory of Samuel Son of Samuel Wells Esqr & Mrs Hannah his Wife he Decd octr ye, 3rd 1758, Aged 18 Months & 2 D Samuel Sr. was s. of Jonathan. Mrs. Hannah was dau. Ebenez- er and Thankful (Barnard) Sheldon.
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Wells, 1779
This to perpetuate the Memory of Mr. Zeeb Wells Son of Mr. Ebenezer & Mrs. Mercy Wells who Died Oct" 6th 1779 Aged 17 Years and 3 Months. By Youthful Ashes See What Soon your State will be.
Died "through bleeding at the nose." Ebenezer s. of Thomas. Mercy dau. Samuel Bardwell.
Wells, 1783 In Memory of Mr Ebenezer Wells who died July 23rd 1783 in the 53rd Year of his Age S. of Thomas and Sarah (Hawks).
Wells, 1783
In Memory of Mrs SARAH WELLS Relict of THOMAS WELLS Physician who died Octr ye 10th 1783 In ye 83ª Year of Her Age Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev. 14th 13th Dau. Eleazer and Judith (Smead) Hawks.
Wells, 1786
In Memory of Mr Augustus Wells Son of Doctr Thomas & Mrs Sarah Wells who deceased July ye 16th 1786 in the 53rd Year of his (Earth line)
Wells, 1791
In Memory of Mrs Anna Wells Wife of Mr Ebenezer Wells, who died Septr 20th 1791, aged 31 Years. Dau. of David and Rebecca (Bar- nard) Saxton.
Wells, 1793
In Memory of Mr Ebenezer Wells, who died December 23rd 1793. in the 36th Year of his Age. S. of Ebenezer and Mercy (Bard- well).
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Wells, 1801
In Memory of Mrs Marcy Wells, Consort of Mr Ebenez'r Wells, who died March 29th 1801, in the 64th Year of her Age. Dau. of Samuel and Martha (Allen) Bardwell.
Williams, 1703-4 Here lyeth the Body of Mrs Eunice | Williams the Vertuo"s & desirable | Consort of the Revrd Mr John Williams, & Daughter to ye Revrd Mr Eleazer & Mrs Esther Mather of Northampton. She was Born Augt 2. 1664. and fell by the rage of ye Barbarous Enemy March 1. 1703/4.
Prov: 31. 28. Her Children arise up & Call her Bless'd ;
Williams, 1714
HERE LYES Ye BODY OF JOHN WILLIAMS SON TO Ye Rª JOHN AND ABIGAIL WILLIAMS AGED 5 YEARS DECd JUNE 11th 1714
Williams, 1729
Here lyes ye Body of the Revª Mī John Williams the Beloved & Faithfull Pastor of this place. Who dyed on June ye 12 1729 In the 65th Year of his age Rev 14 13 Write Blessed are ye Dead which die in the Lord.
S. of Samuel and Theoda (Parke).
Williams, 1738
SARAH WILLIAMS Ye DAUGH' OF MT ELIJAH AND Mrs LYDIA WILLIAMS; DIED APRIL 4th 1738: AGED 2 MONTHS & 1 DAY
Williams, 1746
Here lies interred ye Body of Mrs. ANNE, ye Wife of Dr. THOMAS WILLIAMS, who died May 6, 1746, In ye 23 year of her age. This stone was erected in 1862, in place of one erected in 1746
Dau. Timothy and Hannah (Chap- in | Sheldon) Childs.
Flete Wyeth
Williams ith V
VAL:28 Her Children
GRAVESTONE OF MRS. EUNICE WILLIAMS (1704)
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Williams, 1750
Here lies Interd ye Body of Mrs Sybil Williams, the Daughter of Elijah Williams Esq" and Mrs Lydia His Wife; who Died Oct" ye 15th 1750 in ye 15th Year of Her Age.
Williams, 1756
HERE LIES Ye BODY OF Mrs SARAH WILLIAMS, THE DAUr OF ELIJAH WILLIAMS ESQr & Mrs LYDIA HIS WIFE: SHE DIED JUNE Ye 14th 1756: AGED 13 YEARS.
Williams, 1754 Here lies intere'd the Body of Mrs Abigail Williams, the Relict of the Revª M" JOHN WILLIAMS of this Place: She Died June ye | 21st 1754: in the 82ª Year of Her Age | Dau. of Thomas and Abigail (Warham) Allen, and wid. of Benj. Bissell.
Williams, 1754 In Memory of Colº Ephraim Williams Esqr of Stockbridge. who Died Augst ye 11th 1754. in ye 63ª Year of his Age
Blesst be that Hand divine, which gent- ly laid my Heart at rest beneath this humble Shed.
S. of Isaac and Judith (Hunt | Cooper) of Rehoboth. His son Ephraim,1715-1755,was found- er of Williams College.
Williams, 1757
Ephraim Son of Thomas Willi ams Esq. & Mrs. Esther Williams Died Augst 1st 1757. Aged 12 Days.
Williams, 1759
Esther Daughter of Thomas Willi ams Esq. & Mrs Esther Williams Died July 27th 1759. Aged 6 Months 9 Days
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Williams, 1771
In Memory of Ma- jor Elijah Williams Esqr who Died July the 10th 1771. in the 59th Year of his Age.
S. of Rev. John and Abigail (Al- len | Bissell). He m. (1) Lydia Dwight of Hatfield, (2) Margaret Pynchon.
Williams, 1771
In Memory of Horace Son of Th omas Williams Esqr & Mrs Esther Will- iams, who Died Novr ye 13th 1771. Aged 2 Months & 11 Days
Williams, 1775
In Memory of Thomas Williams Esq ; Who died Sept : 28, 1775. Æt. 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.
S. of Ephraim and Elizabeth (Jack- son). Sometimes called Dr. Thomas.
Williams, 1777
In Memory of John Son of Mr John & Mrs Elizabeth Williams he Decd Augst ye 20th 1777 Aged 1 year.
Williams, 1772
Here lies the Body of Mrs MARGARET WILLIAMS, the virtuous Relict of ELIJAH WILLIAMS Esqr She died April 15th AD 1772 in the 45th Year of her Age.
Dau. of William and Katharine (Bremer) Pynchon of Springfield.
Williams, 1781
In Memory of Jonathan Son to W" Williams Esqr and Mrs Dorothy Williams who died Feb 27th 1781 Aged 6 Months
This is the third little stone on which is cut a coffin. See Ashley, 1779.
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DEERFIELD EPITAPHS
Williams, 1785
In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth Williams Wife of Mr John Williams, who died July 27th 1785. Aged 30 Years. John was s. of Elijah and Mar- garet (Pynchon). Mrs. Eliza- beth was dau. of Jonathan Orne of Salem.
Williams, 1793 In Memory of Elijah Williams Esq" who died March 24th AD 1793, Aged 48 Years. S. of Elijah and Lydia (Dwight).
Williams, 1796 Richard Williams, Son of John & Elizabeth Williams died Oct™ 15 1796, Aged 21 Years.
Williams, 1800
Mrs Esther Williams, relict of Thomas Williams Esquire, died Sept 24th 1800 aged 74 years.
Life is the Triumph of our mould'ring Clay, Death, of the Spirit infinite! divine !
Dau. of Rev. William and Hannah (Stoddard) Williams of Weston. These two, son and dau. of the ministers of Hatfield and North- ampton, were mar. by "one of Her Majesties Council." Esther was married by her father, civil marriages being less usual.
Williams, 1911 William Stoddard Williams June 25 1834 August 19 1911
Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted and thou didst deliver them. S. of Ephraim and Rebecca (Jack- son).
Wright, 1747
In Memory of Mr Judah Wright who died August 30th 1747 in the 72ª Year of his Age. He was one of the unfortunate persons who was cap- tured by the Indians Feb 29th 1703-4. S. of Judah and Mercy (Burt).
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DEERFIELD EPITAPHS
Wright, 1758, 1762, 1763, 1770
In Memory of the Children of Deacon Asa el & Mrs Lucy Wright.
Lois Died Ruben Di- A Son
Judah Di-
Novr ye ed Febry ye Still ed JanTy ye
8th 1758 26th 1762 Born 18th 1770
Aged 2 Aged 1 April ye Aged 10
Years &
Year & 1 5th 1763
Years &
7 Days Month
10 Months
Asahel, s. of Judah and Mary (Hoyt). Lucy, dau. of Joseph Wait of Hat- field and widow of Reuben Bardwell.
Wright, 1769
In Memory of
Mrs Mary Wright,
the Wife of Mr
Judah Wright, she
Died July ye 23ª 1769 Aged 89 Years.
Dau. of David and Sarah (Wilson) Hoyt.
Wright, 1797
In Memory of Lucy Daur of Mr Asahel & Mrs Miranda Wright who died July 19th 1797 in the 4th Year of her Age.
Wright, 1797
In Memory of Deacon Noah Wright who died Nov 7 1797 in the 81st year of his Age. Let the Witling Argue all He can, It is Religeon still that makes the Man. S. of Judah and Mary (Hoyt).
Wright, 1798
This Monument is Erected to the Memory of Mrs Miranda Consort of Mr Asahel Wright Junr who died March 6 1798 in the 31st Year of her Age. Asahel was s. of Asahel and Lucy (Wait | Bardwell). Mrs. Mir- anda was b. Wetherby.
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DEERFIELD EPITAPHS
Wright, 1806
In Memory of Wd Esther, Relict of Deacon Noah Wright, who died Octr 24 1806, aged 91 Years Dau. of William and Elizabeth Scott of Hatfield.
Two unidentified stones are marked:
M. T. 17 and
SS DF 1700
In a common grave in the south-eastern corner of the ground were buried the victims of the massacre. On one side of the stone which crowns the mound is :
THE DEAD OF 1704
On the reverse :
THE GRAVE OF 48 MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN, VICTIMS OF THE FRENCH AND INDIAN RAID ON DEERFIELD, FEBRUARY 29, 1704
The list of names which follows, of those "who were slain at the Taking of the Town," was "drawn up by the Rev. Stephen Williams of Springfield [Longmeadow] soon after his Return from Captivity" and was printed in "The Redeemed Captive."
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DEERFIELD EPITAPHS
ALEXANDER, DAVID, s. of John and Beatrice.
ALLIS (ELLICE), SAMUEL, soldier of Hatfield, s. of Samuel and Alice.
BOLTWOOD, SERGT. SAMUEL. Soldier of Hadley. ROBERT. Soldier of Hadley.
CARTER, THOMAS, (4), s. of Samuel and Mercy (Brooks).
CATLIN, JOHN, s. of John and Isabella (Ward).
" JOSEPH, k. in Meadow Fight, and
" JONATHAN, sons of John (above) and Mary (Baldwin).
FIELD, SARAH, (10 mos.), dau. John and Mary (Bennett).
FOOT, SAMUEL. Soldier of Hatfield.
FRARY, SAMSON, s. of John and Prudence.
FRENCH, JOHN, (4 weeks), child of Thomas and Mary (Catlin). HAWKS, ALICE, w. of John, Sr.
" JOHN, JR. (30), s. John and Martha (Baldwin).
THANKFUL (SMEAD), his w. and all their children, viz :
JOHN, (7).
" MARTHA, (4). THANKFUL, (2).
HINSDALE, SAMUEL, (15 mos.), s. of Mehuman and Mary.
HOYT, DAVID, (29), s. of David and Abigail (Cook | Pomeroy). INGRAM, JONATHAN, (27). Soldier of Hadley.
INGERSOL, JOSEPH, (28).
KELLOGG, JONATHAN, (5), s. of Martin and Sarah (Dickinson | Lane).
MATTOON, REBECCA (NIMS), (24), w. of Philip, who was k. on the journey.
" Their infant son. Mother and child were burned in a cellar, says S. Williams' MS.
PARTHENA, servant of Mr. Williams.
NIMS, HENRY, (22).
" MEHITABLE, (7).
MARY, (5).
MERCY, (5), all children of Godfrey and Mary (Miller | Williams). The little girls were burned in the house. PRICE, SARAH, w. of Robert, dau. of John Webb and previous- ly married to Zech. Field.
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ROOT, MERCY, (15), dau. Hezekiah and Mehitable (Frary).
An orphan, living with her grandfather, Samson Frary. SELDEN, THOMAS, (26), s. of Thomas and Felix (Lewis).
SHELDON, HANNAH (STEBBINS), (39), w. of John. " MERCY, (2), her child.
SMEAD, ELIZABETH (LAWRENCE), (64?), w. of
William. Her daughter-in-law. MARY (PRICE), (23), w. of Samuel and Mary's two children :
" SARAH, (4).
" WILLIAM, (2). All were smothered in the cellar of the burning house.
SMITH, MARTIN, (50?), perished in cellar of John Hawks's house.
STEBBINS, BENONI, (51), s. of John and Mary (Munden): prob. Munson.
STEVENS, ANDREW, an Indian.
WAIT, SERGT. BENJAMIN, of Hatfield.
WARNER, NATHANIEL, of Hadley.
WELLS, MARY, (30), dau. of Thomas and Hepzibah (Buel). In 1693 she was "knocked on the head and scalped," but recovered to be scalped again.
WILLIAMS, JOHN, (6). " JERUSHA, (6 weeks). Children of Rev. John and Eunice (Mather).
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