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The memory of the just Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
175. Here lies Buried ye Body of William Jeni- son Esqr. He was born at Watertown April ye 17th 1676, who decd Sepim ye 19th 1741. in ye 66th year of his age.
He was one of ye Judges of ye Inferiour Court for ye County of Worcester.
(This inscription may be seen on the original gravestone which now stands in the rear part of the Jennison lot in Rural Cemetery.)
Was selectman ten years between 1727 and 1741. Representative to the General Court, 1731-2. He gave the land upon which the first Court House was ordered to be built in 1732.
Johnson.
176. Here lyes the body of Isaac, Son of Capt Micah Johnson & Phebe his wife, who died Novmr 26th 1782, Aged 25 years.
Bones.
177. Here lyes interrd the Remains of Leut Noah Jones, who departed this life July 6th 1781. aetatis 70.
Beneath this stone's intr'd the bons Ah frail Remains of Leut Noah Jones.
Married Rebecah Heywood, daughter of Daniel Heywood and Hannah (Ward) Heywood. He was first keeper of the Jones tavern beyond New Worcester from 1760 to 1781. He was lieutenant in a detachment of men from Col. John Chandler's regiment, which marched ftom Worcester on the alarm for the relief of Fort William Henry, 1757.
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178. In Memory of Mrs Rebekah Jones the wife of Lieut Noah Jones. She died Jany 12th 1771, in the 46th year of her age.
Blefsed are the dead which die in the Lord Revon XIV. 13.
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Memento mori. Under this covring sleeps the mouldring Bons, Ah - tis the frail Remains of Capt" William Jones On April 6th 1777 Death him Remov'd
from toils of Earth to joys of Heaven. Act 51
Generally known as Tory Jones. Kept a tavern on what is now Main street, nearly opposite Chatham street. His house was a favor- ite resort for the tories of Worcester in the early days of the Rev- olution. Capt. Jones entertained Captain Brown and Ensign De Bernicre of his majesty's troops, ordered here by Gen. Gage in the spring of 1775. Gen. Gage at that time contemplated erecting a for - tress on Chandler Hill.
He married Sarah Curtis, daughter of Capt. John Curtis.
Kingsbury.
ISO. Moses Kingsbury only son of Joseph and Margaret. Died Aug. 20. 1794. a 20.
Minstcy.
ISI. In memory of Mr. Sam'l Kinsley who died on his jurney from Deerfield to his famely at Bridgewater, Septr 25th 1773, in the 57th year of his age
Belov'd at home belov'd abrod Death sudden met him on the Road, U'sefull in life & calm in death At Heaven's call resigned his breath.
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182. In memory of John Knight son of Mr. John Knight & Mrs Experience his wife, died Feby 15th 1756, in ye 11th year of his age.
183. John Heath Knight son of Edward and Elizabeth : Died Dec. 15. 1791 : a 11 m. 15 days.
Here I ley and rest my Head,
Till Christ appear, and raise the Dead.
- Lino1.
184. Here lyes the Body of Mr. Adam Knox, who departed ye life Febry 28. 1759. Aged 66 years
Lobcl.
185. Abigail Lovel Ist w. of Ebenezer Died Apr. II. 1766, a. 24 y. 8 m. 5 days.
186. Col. Ebenezer Lovel Died Dec. 6. 1817. aged 88 years.
An officer in the Revolutionary war. Was ensign in the company of Capt. Benj. Fiagg, which left Worcester on the alarm at Lexing- ton in 1775. Was one of the " Committee of Inspection" chosen in 1774 to examine from time to time the merchants and traders of the town, and see that no imported goods were offered for sale in violation of the " solemn league and covenant." Selectman, 1778, 79, 84. Representative to the General Court, 1777. One of the original members of the American Political Society.
187. In memory of Mary, daughter of Mr Jona- than & Marcey Lovel, who died Sept. 8th 1787, in the 1 3th year of her age.
188. In memory of Unis, daughter of Mr. Jona- than & Marcy Lovel who died March 2ª 1778, Aged 22 moths
Zonas.
189. Here lyes buried ye body of Easter Lynds Daut of Mr. Jonathan Lynds & Elizabeth his wife, who died Febry 3d 1756, Aged 6 years 9 mo. & I day.
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190. Here lyes buryed the body of Mr. Jonathan Lynds, who departed this life Decr 4th A. D. 1755. Aged 41 years & 8 mo.
Buried here 7 of his children.
Maccarty.
191. In memory of Mifs Elizabeth Maccarty who died March 25th 1823 Aged 70.
Daughter and seventh child of Rev. Thaddeus Maccarty.
192. In memory of Mrs. Experience Maccarty, consort of Doct Thaddeus Maccarty, who died at Worcester January 24th 1789 Aged 32 years.
Daughter of Thomas Cowden, Esq., of Fitchburg. Married Jan. 1775.
193. In memory of Miss Lucy Maccarty who died June 21. 1813 Aged 53.
Daughter and thirteenth child of Rev. Thaddeus Maccarty.
Remember Death.
194. Erected in memory of Mrs Mary Maccarty, (the amiable & pious consort of the Revd Thaddeus Maccarty,) who departed this life December 28th 1783, Aetat 58.
Was Mary Gatcomb, daughter of Francis Gatcomb, an emigrant from Wales and a wealthy merchant in Boston. She was married to Mr. Maccarty, Sept. 3d, 1743.
195. In memory of Mrs. Mary Maccarty wife of Mr. Nathaniel Maccarty, who died January 13th 1821, in the 64th year of her age.
196. Samuel Maccarty son of Rev. Thaddeus Maccarty Died July 21. 1755. a 4 mos lacking 2 days.
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My glass is run - The law was given by Moses, but Grace & truth came by Jesus Christ Memento mori.
197. Beneath This stone are deposited The re- mains of THE REV'D THADDEUS MACCARTY, For 37 years Pastor of the Church in Worcester. Thro the course of his ministry he uniformly exhibited an example Of the peaceable and amiable virtues Of Christianity. Under a slow & painful decline he discover'd an ardent love to his Master by a chear- ful attention to his service, & at the approach of death he patiently submitted, in the full hope of a glorious Resurrection from the Grave.
In testimony of his fidelity the people of his charge erect this monument.
Obiit July 20. 1784 Etatis 63.
The Reverend Thaddeus Maccarty was born in Boston, in 1721. In his youth, he followed the sea ; but after making several voyages, failing health compelled him to relinquish this pursuit for a more quiet life. Entering Harvard College, he was graduated in 1739, and for the next three years devoted his attention to the study of theology. From 1742 to 1745, he was settled over the church in Kingston, Mass. June 10, 1747, he was installed pastor of the First Church in this place, where he remained until his death, his pastorate com- prising thirty-seven years and extending over the stormy period of the Revolution. "Living in ' troublous times' he had his full share of trials ; but under them all he honored the ministry, and his min- istry honored him. In seasons of peril, he was calm and steadfast ; and though darkness was above and around him, he was looking ' with the patience of hope' for light."* In personal appearance he is described as being " a man tall of stature, slender of habit, with a black penetrating eye." As a public preacher, " he was solemn, loud, searching and rousing."+ He was the father of fifteen chil- dren, eight of whom died in infancy. His residence in Worcester was on the south side of the common, now Park street, near Port- land.
* Smalley. + MSS of Rev. Z. Willis, who succeeded him in Kingston.
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198. Thomas Maccarty son of Rev. Thaddeus Maccarty. Died Dec. 5. 1755. aged i day.
Machan.
199. Here lies Buried ye Body of John Mackay, son of Capt Wm. & Frances Mackay, who departed this life Feb. ye 1. 1776, Aged 5 years & 10 months.
Manam.
200. In memory of Mr. John Mahan who died July 31st. 1774, in the 51 year of his age. Reader - Remember Death.
201. John Mahan Died Oct. Memento mori.
*** 1789-a. 32.
202. Here lyes buried the Body of Mrs. Margrat Mahan, wife of Mr. William Mahan who was born Febry 20. 1699 : died Febry 5th 1767.
203. Here lyes the Body of Mr. William Mahan, who died June 30th 1763 in the 69th year of his age.
MACraken.
204. In memory of David son of Mr. Samuel McCraken, & Mrs. Lettice his wife, He died March 5th 1767 Aged 2 years & 4 months.
Mcfarland.
205. Here lyes the body of Andrew McFarland who died June 4th 1761 Aged 71 years.
Reader- Keep death & Judgment allways in your eye, non's fitt to live, but who is fitt to die.
Was a son of Daniel McFarland, the emigrant, who came to this country from Ulster in Ireland in 1718.
206. James McFarland son of William & Eliza- beth : Died Jan. 15. 1749: a 3 yrs-3 mos.
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207. James McFarland Died April 9. 1783: a 56. Reader - Remember Death.
208. Here lyes the body of Margret McFarland, who was born March 2Ist 1754. Died Aug. 21. 1756. 209. Rebecca McFarland Dau. of Wm & Eliza- beth. Died Jany 19. 1749. a I y. 5 m : 10 days
210. Here lyes the body of Rebecca wife of An- drew McFarland, who died March 20th 1762. Aged 62 years.
Miller.
211. In memory of Mr. Samuel Miller who was born in Newtown Sept. 24th 1678. Departed this life Sept. 9th 1759. Aged 81 years.
Atolton.
212. In memory of Mr. Ebenezer Molton who died July 20th 1765, in the 28th year of his age.
Moore.
213. In memory of Mr Asa Moore who died June 30th. 1800. Aged 80.
Selectman from 1757 to 1762.
214. Here lyes the body of Mrs Comfort Moore wife of Capt. James Moore who died June 22th, 1765, in the 63 year of her age.
215. Capt. David Moore Died Feb. 25. 1794: a 64.
216. Elnor Moore w .. of Capt. David : Died Oct. I. 1791 : a 63.
217. In memory of Capt. James Moore died Sept. 29th 1756 Aged 63 years.
Selectman, 1732, 36, 39, 41.
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218. Here lyes Buri'd the Body of Mrs Katrine Moore wife to Mr Joseph Moore. Departed this life March 19th 1755 & in ye 41 year of her age.
219. In memory of Mrs Lucy Moore wife of Mr Asa Moore who died March 11 ISoo Aged 76 years.
220. Erected in memory of Mrs Mehitable Moore Consort of Mr. Nathaniel Moore who died April 25 1809 Anno Æt. 89.
221. In memory of Deacon Nathaniel Moore, who died Novmr 25 : A. D. 1761 Actat 84 years :
Reader. Remember Death.
Came from Sudbury. Was the third settler of the town of Wor- cester, arriving here in 1715 or 1716. He was deacon of the first church from its foundation, and remained in that office until his death. Was selectman of the town for eleven years between 1722 and 1740. Town treasurer, 1725 and 1731. He married Grace Rice, sister of Jonas Rice, the first permanent settler. She died in 1768, aged 94 years.
222. Erected in memory of Mr. Nathaniel Moore, who died July 19th 1811 Anno: Act. 96.
Selectman of the town, 1751.
" He was a man of exemplary piety and benevolence. He resided in Worcester more than ninety-five years, being a member of the third family that began the settlement of the town. He lived in the marriage state with the same wife nearly sixty-nine years, but left no descendants."-Massachusetts Spy.
223. Erected in Memory of Mrs Rebekah Moore wife of James Moore who died July 19th 1788: in the 39th year of her age.
Here I lye and rest my head, Till Christ appear and raise the dead.
224. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Moore, Daughter of Deacon Daniel Heywood & Hannah his wife, 7
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& wife of Mr. Asa Moore, who was born Februry Ith 1722, & died Decmr 1 3th 1760.
225. Sarah Moore Dau. of Capt. James, & Com- fort Died June 3, 1765 : a 28.
226. Sibbel Moore Dau. of John & Easter :. Died July 4. 1788 : a 22.
Mower.
227. Here lyes buri'd ye Body of Mrs Comfort Mower, wife of Capt Samuel Mower and daut of Col. Ebenezer Learned, & Deborah his wife, who departed this life May the 11th 1765 Aged 34 years & 10 months.
228. Erected in memory of Mrs. Hannah Mower wife of Mr. alis Leut John Mower who died Sept™ 24th 1784. Aetatis 59
Farwel my frends And ceas to mourn You will see me again At Christ's return.
229. Here lyes the body of Marey daut. of Mr. Samuel Mower & Nancy his wife who died March 29th 1786 in the 6th year of her age.
230. Here lyes interr'd the Body of Mr Samuel Mower who decd May 8th 1760, Aged 70 years, 7 months & 12 days.
Came from England about 1710, and settled in Malden.
Memento mori.
231. Erected in memory of Capt. Samuel Mower who departed this life Janry 24th 1784 in the 64th year of his age.
Return my friends, Dry up your tears, You will see me again, When Christ appears.
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Capt. Samuel Mower, Jr. married Comfort Learned of Oxford, daughter of Gen. Ebenezer Learned of revolutionary fame. He was a selectman of the town in 1765. A Royalist Protester of 1774. In May, 1775, he with others was given opportunity, by the local Committee of Correspondence, to join the American troops, or find another in his stead, or be considered unworthy the confidence of his fellow countrymen.
232. Here lyes intered the Remains of Mrs Sarah Mower, wife of Capt. Samuel Mower who died Octr roth 1774, in the 49th year of her age.
233. Feretrina Mowrey Died **** 1787.
234. Whipple Mowrey son of Augustus & Chloe : Died Oct. 8. 1788. a 10 m.
Auncrecf.
235. Here lies buried the Body of Mrs. Elizth Muncreef, late of Boston. Died May 3ª 1776, Aged 44 years.
mapro.
236. Nathaniel Nazro Son John & Mary: Died Oct. 23. 1781 : a 21 mos.
Action.
237. Clark Newton Son of Thaddeus & Janet Newton. Born April 16 1765, Died June 8. 1767.
Rickols.
238. Sacred to the memory of Dr. Thomas Nick- ols, who died Dec. gth 1794, in the 83d year of his age.
Friends & Physicians could not save My mortal body from the grave, Nor can the grave confine me here When Christ shall call me to appear.
Originally from Danvers, but came from Sutton to Worcester in 1765.
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239. Jonathan Osland Died Feby 12. 1767 : aged 6I
Pains.
240. Nathaniel Paine Son of Timothy and Sarah Paine Died Dec. 25. 1757, a. S mos.
241. In memory of Capt Samuel Clarke Paine who departed this life with ye Small Pox Novr 9th 1759, in ye 32d year of his age.
He was Commander of a Company at ye Reduc- tion of Ticonderoga and Crown Point.
Perry.
242. In memory of Mr Josiah Perry who depart- ed this life Septem" ye 16th 1767, in ye 83d year of his age.
Came from Watertown. He married Berthia Cutler of that place, Jan. 12, 1708.
243. In memory of Nathan Perry Jun' son of Lieut Nathan Perry & Mrs Hannah his wife, who decd Jany ye 8th 1770, in ye 19th year of his age.
Potter.
244. In memory of Mrs Zebuda Potter wife of Mr. Joseph Potter who died Jan'y 24. 1767, Aged 33 years, 5 m. 23 d.
pratt.
245. Here lies buried the Body of Hannah Daugh- ter of Mr Richard & Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt, who de- parted this life Febry 17th 1776, in ye 6th year of her age.
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MICE.
246. In memory of Mr. Absalom Rice who decd July ye 27th 1781. in ye 72nd year of his age.
He Liv'd 69 Years in This town.
Was son of Jonas Rice, the first permanent settler ; lived on the old homestead of his father.
247. Adonijah Rice, son of Ezra and Silence R .; d. Oct. 14, 1753 ; a. 21.
248. In memory of Mrs Elizabeth Rice, relict of Mr. Absalom Rice, who died Augt 31. 1792, in the 76 yr of her age.
Deth Comfortably Ends A well-spent, useful Life.
Wife of Absalom Rice ; was Elizabeth Flagg, daughter of the sec- ond Benj. Flagg of Worcester.
249. Here lies the Body of Mrs Esther Rice, wife of Lieut. Gershom Rice who died August ye 16th 1770, in ye 73 year of her age.
250. In memory of Mrs Eunice Rice, relict of Mr. Jonathan Rice, who died March 5th 1819, aged 79.
251. Here lies Buried ye Body of Gershom Rice, who died Decm ye 19th A. D. 1768, in ye 102d year of his age.
Gershom Rice was son of Thomas, who was the third son of the emigrant Edmund Rice, who came from England and settled in Sud- bury in 1639, and afterward removed to Marlboro', where he died May 3, 1663. Gershom Rice was the second settler of Worcester coming here in 1715. Selectman, 1724, 27, 31, 33, 36, 46. Town treasurer, 1736-39. It was at his house that religious services were first held in the town. It was through the personal effort of Mr. Rice in a letter to the Governor of the Province that a guard of nine- teen men was stationed here in 1724 for the defence of the settlers.
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252. In Memory of Lieut Gershom Rice. He de- parted this life Sept. ye 24. 1781 in ye 85 year of his age.
253. In memory of Jonas Rice Esq, who died Sept" 20th 1753, in the 81st year of his age.
He was the first settler in Worcester, & one of the Judges of the Inferior Court for Worcester.
The first permanent settler of Worcester. Came from Marlboro' and settled here in 1713.
Selectman, 1722, 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 38, 40. Town Clerk, 1722-3, 1724-29, 1731-53.
Deacon of the first church from 1748 to 1753.
School teacher as will be seen by the following vote: 1726 April 4; voted " that ye selectmen forthwith take care & provid a sufficiant schoole for ye Education of Youth in sd Town of Worcester."
Selectmen agree " with Mr Jonas Rice to be ye schoole master for sd Town of Worcester and to teach such children and Youth as any of ye Inhabitants Shall Send to him to read & to write as ye Law Di- rects-to keep such schoole untill ye fifteenth Day of December next Ensuing ye date hearof : Sd schoole to (be) Suported at the Towns Charge."
He was judge of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, and Inferior Court of Common Pleas.
Memento mori.
254. Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Jonathan Rice, who died June ye 16th 1791 in the 56th year of his age.
Selectman, 1780. A member of the Committee of Correspond- ence, 1778-9. A member of the American Political Society. Was one of a committee appointed by the court to offer the agreement or covenant for the non-consumption of British goods to the people for signature. He was voted by the town £2. Izs. Iod. for his trouble and expense in secretly conveying, with the assistance of others, four cannon purchased by the town, out of Boston in 1772. He was a deputy sheriff, and went on the night of the second of February,
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1787, with twenty horsemen and 150 infantry, to capture or disperse a body of Shay's insurgents who had assembled at New Braintree. The rebels were found posted behind a stone wall, and in the charge upon them, Sheriff Rice was shot through the arm and hand.
255. In memory of a son & 4 Daughters of Mr Jonathan & Eunice Rice .. Jonathan Decd. Oct 28th 1775 aged 11 years & S m. Eunice Decd May 12 1770, aged 4 years & 4 m. Eunice Decd May 16 1765, aged 3 years & 5 m. Betty Decd Sept. I I 1772 aged 2 years & 4 m. Azubah Decd May 23. 1770, aged 2 years & I m.
256. Erected in memory of Mr. Jonathan Rice, who died April 13th 1800, Aet. 22.
257. In memory of Perces, once wife of Adonijah Rice, who was *** Augst Ist 1719, Died June 6th I 760.
Wife of Adonijah Rice ; was Perces Gates.
258. Samuel Rice Died Feb. 10. 17SI. aet. 89.
Was one of the nineteen men stationed by order of the Governor of the Province, at Worcester, from July, 1724, to October of the same year, for the protection of the inhabitants against attack from the Indians. According to Col. Chandler, commander of the forces at that time, the presence of these soldiers saved Worcester from de- struction.
259. Here lyes the Body of Mr. Zephaniah Rice. Decd May ye 10 1730, in ye 30th year of his age.
Was selectman and town clerk, 1729,
Blogman.
260. Betsy Cornelia S. Ridgway Dau. of John and Betsy, of Boston : Died Mch 5. 1812 : a 3 y. & 5 m. Not Lost, but gone before. Weep not my friends your darling child has fled
Beyond the mansions of the sleeping dead,
And rose to realms of ever - cloudless day,
Where life, and bliss, and peace holds boundless sway.
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Zioper.
261. Here lies Buri'd ye Body of Ephraim Roper, who departed this life February ye 16 A. D. 1730, in ye 43d year of his age.
Was one of two scouts who in 1722 under the command of Ser- geant Benjamin Flagg, " kept garrison in the town of Worcester, or ranged the woods" for the protection of the settlement. Was also one of the nineteen men who served as guard in 1724.
Smith. 262. Frances Smith Died April 17. 1756: a. 36.
263. In memory of John, son Mr. John & Sarah Smith who died Decmr 31st 1759, aged 6 mon.
264. Erected in Memory of Mr. Robert Smith who died July 4th. 1807 : Aet. 80.
Stop here my friend, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I, As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death & follow me.
Was ensign in the French war, also member of a company of men, that marched to Hadley on the alarm at Bennington, under command of Lieut .- Col. Benjamin Flagg, in August, 1777. Selectman, 1778-9.
265. In memory of Mrs Sarah Smith the wife of Mr Robert Smith. She departed this life February 2 Ist 1766, Aged about 33 years.
Sprague.
266. Here lyes the Body of Loring Sprague son of Mr. Joseph Sprague and Mary his wife who died by a fall from a horse, Octr gth 1784. in the 1 3th year of his age.
Starnes.
267. Here lies Buried ye Body of Abigail Starnes daughter of Mr Thomas & Mrs. Mary Starnes, Aged 8 years 11 m, who decd April 11th 1746.
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Sterne. 268. In memory of Mrs Mary Sterne, wife of Capt Thomas Sterne, Deceased July 19th 1784. Aged 77.
Beneath this stone death's prisoner lies, The stone shall move, the prisoner rise, When Jesus with Almighty word, Calls his dead saints to meet their Lord.
Daughter of Judge William Jenison.
269. In memory of Capt. Thomas Sterne, he died Jan'y the 16th 1772, in the 76 year of his age.
The grave is my house. I have made my bed in the darknefs. I have said to Corruption Thou art my farther, to the worm thou art my mother and my sister. Job XVII : 13, 14 vers.
Son of John Sterne who came to Worcester from Watertown. Was chosen in 1728 to " sweep the meeting house and dig the graves," be- ing the first person chosen in this town to the office of sexton. Se- lectman, 1748.
Stephens.
270. In memory of Thomas Starne Stephens, son of Capt. Simon Stephens & Mrs. Martha his wife, who decd June ye ist A. D. 1770. Aged 7 years & 10 months.
271. In memory of Mrs. Damaris Stevens wife of Lieut Cyprian Stevens, who died Sept. 28th 1787, in the 79th year of her age.
272. Mrs. Martha Stevens wife of Capt Simon Stevens died August roth 1817, Aged 79 years.
Let the green turf prefs gently o'er her dust, There rest in hope till Christ shall bid it rise, At the great resurrection of the just, To meet the Saviour from the opening skies.
estons.
273. Mary Stone Wife of Jonathan Stone Died August 7. 1773. a. 47 After a long Sickness, which She bore with Great Submition. 8
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Jonathan Stone was selectman, 1760, 67, 68, 72, 75, 76, 77. One of the Committee of Correspondence, 1774-75. A member of the American Political Society. Was also a member of many important revolutionary committees.
274. Mrs. Ruth Stone Died *** 1764. Stolucil.
275. In memory of Mr. Abel Stowell, who died August 3ª 1818, Aged 66.
Mark well this rising mound of earth, Approach, and then will cease thy mirth, "T'is here where sleeps a Parent dead, 'Tis here where rests the aged head.
Clockmaker. Resided near what is now the corner of Park and Salem streets. He made the clock now in the Old South Church tower, in the year 1800.
276. In memory of Cornelius, son of Mr. Cor- nelius and Mrs. Zurvilla Stowell, was born Decmr ye 26th 1766, and died April ye 24th 1776.
277. Cornelius Stowell Died Jan. 3, 1804 : a. 78.
A signer of the royalist protest of 1774. In 1775 was given op- portunity by the Committee of Correspondence to join the American troops, or find another in his stead, or be deemed a public enemy ; also disarmed and forbidden to depart the town. Was a manufacturer of woolen cloths, (see note under No. 279.)
278. Israel Jenison Stowell Son of Peter & Betsy : Died Aug. 12. 1796 : a 5
279. Peter Stowell Died July 16. 1810: a 48.
Peter Stowell was a son of Cornelius Stowell who came here soon after the organization of the town, and married a daughter of Palmer Goulding, senior. Cornelius Stowell about 1790 took his sons, Peter and Ebenezer, into partnership with him, and began the business of manufacturing woolen cloths. Jan. 4th, 1793, the shop was burned. In 1804, the sons, Peter and Ebenezer, commenced the weaving of carpets, plaids, &c , and at one time had six looms of their own in-
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vention and construction in operation. They made the first carpets used in the State House in Boston. Peter married Betsey Jenison, daughter of Capt. Israel Jenison.
280. In memory of Mrs. Relief Stowell who died April 14th 1817, aged 62.
Still still on thee shall fond remembrance dwell, And to the world thy worth delight to tell With surer aim, on faith's strong pinions rise And seek a heavenly refuge in the skies.
Wife of Abel Stowell; was Relief Jenison, daughter of Capt. Israel Jenison.
281. In memory of Mr. Samuel Stowell, first born child of Mr. Cornelius Stowell. He decd April ye 14th 1774, in the 24th year of his age.
282. Zerviler Stowell wife of Cornelius Stowell : Died June 7. 1812 : a 82
Was Zurvilla Goulding, daughter of the first Capt. Palmer Gould- ing.
Memento mori.
283. In memory of Mr. William Swan who de- parted this life April the 18th 1774, in the 59th year of his age.
A leading singer in the first choir of the Old South Church in 1770.
Sturtevant.
284. Mrs. Sarah Sturtevant wife of Samuel Stur- tevant. Died December 10th 1804, Aged 31 years.
Tamer.
285. In memory of Mr. James Tanner who decd Septr ye 6th 1778, in ye 36 year of his age.
Memento mori.
286. In memory of Mr. James Tanner, formerly of Newport on Rhode Island, Mercht, late of Wor-
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cester, who departed this life April 8th 1782, Aetatis 68.
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