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İTown record gives the name Slarrow, and date April 13. 2Grandson of Simon & Hannah his wife Came from Framingham about 1745 .- P.
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Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass.
In memory of DANIEL STONE who died Jan. 28th 1796 in the 8 year of his age. Also CLARK STONE who died June 8th 1793 Æt. 9 months Sons of Mr. Jonas Stone & Mrs. Lydia his wife.
Erected In memory of MR. SIMEON* STONE who departed this life May 12th 1785 in the 66 year of her age.
Erected In memory of MRS. HANNAH STONE, Relict of Mr. Simeon Stone, who died March 24th 1801 in the 81st year of her age.
DANIEL STONE son of Mr. Simeon Stone & Mrs. Hannah Stone died Aug 9th 1754 aged 6 years 5 Mo & 16 Ds.
LUCY STONE Dau. of Mr. Simeou Stone & Mrs. Hannah his Wife Died Sept 16th; 1756 aged 2 years & 29 Ds.
In memory of Lieut. SAMUEL STONE: who Decd Decemr 10th 1775 in the 40th year of his age.
STEVEN STONE June 9th 1845.2
*" Reed's Rutland" calls him "Simon." who with wife Hannah came from Framing- ham about 1745. He was a tanner by occupa- tion. One dau. was living in 1836 aged above 90. They were of the same race as the other Stones of Rutland .- P.
+Town record gives Sept. 14.
#Son of Samuel Stone, Jr., and Mindwell Stevens, grandson of Capt. Samuel and Abi- gail (Reed) Stone of Sudbury and Rutland. He m. Patience Atherton, who d. 1759; 2nd wife was Dorothy, dau. of Dr. Hezekiah Fletcher. Both father and son were active participants in the Revolution, dying in the service .- P.
¿This is a common flat field JEDUTHAN STONE* died March 8, 1829; aged 80. ELIZABETHt Widow of Jeduthan Stone died Gct. S, 1839; aged 85. PATTY STONE their daughter died Feb. 20, 1846 ; aged 66. In memory of MR. CALVIN STONE! who died Jan. 20, 1827 æ 46. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord They rest from their labors & their works do follow them. Erected In memory of MRS. EUNICE STONE? wife of Lieut. Elijah Stone who died Sept. 20th 1811. in the 60 year of her age. "He was of the sixth generation from Greg- ory, the emigrant, through his son Samuel. #She was dau. of Israel How. of the ancient How family who built the "Wayside Inn," in Sudbury. Their eldest daughter, Elizabeth, b. July 2, 1774, m. May 29, 1804, Win. Bassett, of Keene, N. H. They with their six daughters emigra- ted to Keene, Coshocton Co., O., in 1828. Both parents died before 1833. All the daughters, save one, m. and settled in Ohio. Illinois and Iowa. Miss Sarah Estabrook Bassett, died June 22, 1902, aged 90 years, in Cambridge, O., in the family of her sister's grandchildren, the Misses Stone. Margaret Bassett Stone, their neice, aged five years, represents the fifth generation from Jeduthan Stone. Their eldest son, Willard, was b. March 8, 1776; m. Feb. 3, 1801, Polly Merriam. He owned and lived in the home of his ancestors of three generations On their monument in the rural cemetery in Rutland are the follow- ing inscriptions : CAPT. WILLIARD STONE died Mch. 16. 1861. aged 85. POLLY wife of Williard Stone, died Mch. 5, 1829, aged 50 years. NANCY 2nd wife of Williard Stone died July 10, 1855, aged 70 years. -- P. ĮHe was son of Jeduthan and Elizabeth (Howe) Stone .- P. ¿She was the youngest dau. of Edward and Mary Savage, who came from Ireland with let- ters from Presb. ch. in 1728. He was the youn- gest son of Samuel Stone, Jr., and therefore nephew to Nathan Stone the father of Jedu- than .- P. 4 33 Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass. In Memory of JOHN STONE EsQR Who# Deed October ye ]]th 1776 in the 74th year of his age. A kind husband & Tender Father. The memory of the just is blessed. Here lies Buried ye Body of MRS ELIZABETH STONEİ Wife of Mr. John Stone who decd May the 21 A. D. 1751 in ve 38 year of her age. With 2 of their Children at Her left hand. 1st Dorcas Stone who Deed December 22. A.D. 1747 aged 2 years 7 M. & 12 D. 2nd Son Still born May 19. 1751. In memory of Mrs. ABIGAIL; STONE Dau- ghter to John Stone Esq. & Mrs. Elizabeth his wife, who Deed Feb. 15.2 1755 in the 21 year of her age. *Father of Israel, the Ohio pioneer. He came from Framingham and was grandson of "Elder John," the eldest son of Gregory, the emigrant. The wife of this John Stone was Elizabeth, b. at Lexington, Dec. 21, 1713, dau. of Capt. Sam'l Stone, great granddau. to Samuel, the youngest son of Gregory. They lived on the east side of Muschopague Lake. He held town offices, was deacon of the church in 1736. His youngest son, Israel, b. April 13, 1749, inherited this farm and it was here his children, ten in number, were born. In September, 1790, the inother and eight children. in company with Rufus Putnam with his family, and others began the journey to the Ohio Country, arriving in eight weeks, joined the father and two children who had preceded them. Two of them lived to a great age. Judge Benj. F. Stone of Chillicothe, O., is a great grandson. See N. E. Magazine, April, 1897, article, " Rutland to Marietta.") The Stones of Rutland were descended from (the eldest John and the youngest Sam- uel) sons of Gregory, the emigrant-who came in 1655-by his two wives, Margaret Gerard, mother of John and widow Lydia ( - ) Cooper, mother of Samuel. Gregory came from Nayland by the Stour, Co. Suffolk, where he was married and his children were born. He was born, 15:2, at Great Bromley, Co. Essex. Eng. His ancestry extends back four generations in this parish to Symond Stone, born early in the 15th cen- tury. His will is in the British Museum, and dates May 12, 1506, probated Feb. 10. 1510. He was buried in the Church. His holding. called "Godewyns," was in the possession of his de- scendants 100 years later, called " Goodenes" (see Ancestry of Simon and Gregory Stone by Wm. E. Stone of Cambridge, Mass. - P. tShe was mother of Israel Stone, the Ohio pioneer .- P. ĮShe was sister of Israel, the Ohio pioneer. -P. ¿Town record gives Feb. 16. Erected to the memory of CAPT. JOHN STONE* who died July 30 AD. 1819 A. 87. He was a good man. Erected to the memory of MRS. LUCY STONEİ Relict of Capt. John Stone who died Jan 31 A.D. 1824 AC 89. She was a Virtuous woman .- In Memory of HEZEKIAH# son of Mr. John & Mrs Lucy Stone who Decd May 16th 1761 aged 4- years 9 months & 3 Days. In memory of SUSANNA Daught. of Mr. John & Mrs. Lucy Sto- -ne who Decd May ye 12th 1767 aged 1 year 6 months & 12 Days. In memory of HANNAH Daught of Mr. John & Mrs. Lucy Stone who Decd April 4th 1776 Aged 3 years 11 months & 15 Days. In memory of SUSANNA Daught to Mr. John & Mrs. Lucy Stone who Decd Apr. 15th 1776 Aged 1 year 4 months & 18 days. In memory of HEZEKIAH FLETCHER STONE? who died March 20. 1854 age S5. #Eldest brother of Israel, the Ohio pioneer (see N. E. Mag., April. 1897.) He lived on the shore of Muschopague lake, was Lieut. of Minute Men and Capt. of Militia ; filled all the leading offices in the town and was Repre- sentative to the General Court .- P. ¡She was dau. of Dr. Hezekiah Fletcher .- P. First child of J. & I Stone .- P. ¿ He was son of Capt. John Stone .-- P. 34 Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass. Memento Mori Erected In memory of Mrs. SUSANNAH SWEETSER* formerly wife of Doc! Hez. Fletcher who departed this life May ye 15: 1790. Aged 81 years & 6 Days. In memory of Mr. ALPHEUS STRATTONt who died Nov. 9. 1827. At. 59. Sacred to the memory of MR. ELISHA SUMNER who died April 1, 1839; After a long and painfull confinement, which he bore with patient resignation to the will of God aged 78 years. Sacred To the memory of MRS. NANCY Relict of Elisha Sumner who died Nov. 6 1848 At 82. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. In memory of NANCY SUMNER who died August 27, 1820, aged 33. Also ELEANOR SUMNER who died Nov. 30, 1817. aged 13. Erected In memory of Cap! PHINEHAS WALKER* who departed this life Octr 16th 1792. In the 71 year of his age. O ye whose cheek the tear of pitty flames Draw near with pious revience and attend Here lies the loving husbands dear remains The tender Father, and the generous friend. Erected In memory of MRS. BULAH WALKER Relict of Capt. Phinehas Walker who died May 4. 1809. In the 86 year of her age. The sweet remembranee of the Just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Erected In memory of DocP REUBEN WALKER: of Prieceton who after a Short, but useful and Exemplary Life died greatly lamented Novr 30th 1797. In the 31. year of his age. In memory of MRS. TIRCER WARNER wife of Mr. Thomas Wilder Warner who died Oct. 31. 1802 ÆE. 26 In memory of MRS. THANKFUL Wife of Mr John Watson? who died June 21st 1769 Aged 31 years. MRS SARAH WEDLAND who was born in Boston A.D. 1727 and died Febry -ye 2d. A.D. 1776. In memory of MISS EUSEBIA WETHIERBEE who died April S. 1833 Et. 43. *Mother of Lucy Fletcher Stone and grand- mother of the children of Capt. John Stone. -P. ¡Son of Samuel Stratton, Jr., and Mary Easton his wife, and grandson of Samuel Strt- ton, r., and Sarah his wife, who were from Concord and early settlers in Rutland. Mts. S. died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. John Watson, aged 99 years, 10 months and 15 days. -P. "They came from Sudbury and were among Rutian I's most valued citizens. He filled many offices and was Capt. in the Revolution. Two sons were doctors and one a justice. and the daughters married leading men in the town .-- P. tshe was Bulah Clap of Sudbury .- P. t-on of Phinehas Walker. They came from Leicester -- owned the tan- nery east of the village .-- P. 4 35 1786379 Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass. Erected In memory of Mrs. JEMIMA WHEELER* wife of Mr. Abraham Wheeler who died Dec! 2nd 1802 in the 57th year of her age. Thou dear departed soul adieu, Thy lifeless elay must here remain Till Christ this body shall renue with joy shall meet again. In memory of 3 Children of Mr Abraham & Mrs Jemima Wheeler ;- ABIGAIL died Ang. 5th 1784 in ye 9th year of her age. SILAS died May 29th 1785 in ye 7 year of his age. Also a son which was- Still born April 2d 1788. CAPT. ROWLAND WHEELERİ Died Nov. 13, 1867. Aged 82 yrs. 23 ds. LYDIA wife of Rowland Wheeler Died Feb. 4, 1861, aged 72 yrs. In Memory of SARAH J. WHEELER Daughter of Capt. Rowland and Mrs. Lydia Wheeler who died June 14, 1824 Æt. 11 years, & 6 ms. SARAH D. Wife of Luther Wheeler Died Jan. 17. 1867. Æ 72 ys. Erected in memory of WIDOW CATY WHEELER wife of Mr. Abraham Wheeler *Daughter of Phinehas Walker, lived near "New Boston" and raised a large family. Their dau. Mercy, on Nov. 17, 1763, m. Adam Wheeler of Rutland, who was Capt. at Bunker Hill, wasa brave officer during the whole war, removed to Hubbardston and was a leader in Shay's Rebellion in 1786 (see Stow's Hist. of H.)-P. tSon of Abraham and Jemima Wheeler .-- P. who died Sept 2. 1822. Et. 59. In memory of MR. ISAAC WHEELER* who departed this life Sept. ye 22d 1769 in ye 72d year of his Age. ISAAC WHEELERt Died April 22. 1817. Æ. 82 ys ELIZABETHİ Died Decr. 22. 1813. Æ. 70 ys Erected by Eli W. Holbrook, West Boylston. In memory of MR. JACOB WHEELER? who departed this life May ye 30th 1773 in ye 25th year of his age. In Memory of MRS. SUBMIT WHEELER Wife of Mr. John Wheeler who died May 1st 1822 Æt. 30. Why should we mourn, perhaps you may say Since God has thought it best, To take her soul from hence away To its eternal rest. Erected In memory of NATHL HAZEN WHITE EsQ. -who departed this life Decr. 25. 1804. Æt. 30. In memory of NATHL H. WAITE son of Nath1 H. White Esq. & Mrs. Charlotte his wife who died May 10. 1805. aged 9 months. Man cometh forth like a flower and is cut down. "Came from Medfield early in the settle- ment of Rutland, and their farm remained for more than a century in the family .- P. tsou of Isase the preceding. #Dau. of John Stone and sister to Israel Stone the Ohio pioneer .- P. ¿Son of Isaac Sr .- P. 44 36 Monumental Inscriptions, Rutland, Mass. MOSES HAZEN WHITE son of William White Born in Boston Nov. 8th 1778. Died in Rutland June 6. 1829. ISABELLA His Wife Daughter of John Frink M. D. Born Nov. 9. 1786. Died Nov. 9. 1810. In the O Lord have we put our trust Truly our hope is ever in the. In memory of MR. JOSEPH WOOD* who died Oct. 5. 1829. Æt. 58. Thy dust rests here till Jesus comes And claims the treasure from the tomb. In memory of MRS MARTHA WOOD Wife of Mr. Joseph. Wood who died Feb. 4th 1800 in the 29th year of her age. Also, BETSEY WHITING their daughter died Feb. 17th 1800 aged 13 months and 5 days and sleeps by her parents side. Draw near my friends and take a thought : How soon the grave must be your lot . Make sure of Christ while life remains And death shall be eternal gain. Erected In memory of MRS. PATTY WOOD wife of Mr. Joseph Wood & daughr of John Rice who died Jan. 12. 1815. . in the 36 year of her age. In memory of - MISS PATTY R. daughter of Mr. Jos. & Mrs. Patty R. Wood who died April 11.1 1836 /Et 29. Why should I set my heart on things below And let My God. My Saviour go; I all impious joys resign And rest on my Saviour all devine. *He was eldest son of Joseph, who was Lieut. at Bunker Hill and elsewhere in 1775 .- P. tTown record gives April 14. In memory of MRS HARRIET WOODBURY who died Oct. 7. 1814. in the 24 yr of her age. Farewell my loving friends below My Jesus calls and I must go My Savior's voice I must obey . No mortal joy is worth my soul. In memory of MR. SAMUEL WOODBURY, who died Jan. 15. 1828; Æt 80. JAMES WRIGHT son of James & Patience Wright died April 8th 1735 Aged 1 year 1 month & 15 days. MARTEN WRIGHT. son of Mr. James* && Mrs. Patience Wright Died Augst 10. 1741 Aged 1 year 4 months & 14 ds.i $The father of James and Martin lived at the tavern farm of the village. He was son of Capt. Samuel Wright, Indian scout, pro- prietors' clerk. selectman, assessor, justice, surveyor, landlord. deacon, Capt. of militia, and leader in all affairs of the town .- P. fTown record gives, born March 27, 1741 ; died August 10, 1742. UNDED FEB. 23. 17/3. 3 FO SETTS* 3 * HOME OF RUFUS PUTNAM . 1781-1788 00 SEAL OF RUTLAND, MASS. NOTE .- To Mr. Hanff, Mr. Francis E. Blake, and others, we are indebted for supplying the funds necessary to procure these MSS. for publication. The sources of information contained in the foregoing notes are from Reed's History of Rutland, the town records of Rutland by the courtesy of Mr. Louis M. Hanff, Clerk, the local histories of Hubbardston, Marlboro, Lexington and Cambridge, Hildreth's Pioneer History, private manuscript records, etc. D. E. P. 4 71 40 £ 976.69 . THE RUFUS PUTNAM HOUSE, RUTLAND, WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS .. 6280 1 Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.