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And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, write - Blefsed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea sayth the spirit, yt they may rest from their labour, and their works do follow them.
287. Sacred to the memory of Capt. John Tanner of Newport on Rhode Island, who departed this life January 16th 1784 : Aged 44 years.
How good, how valued once, avails thee not, To whom related or by whom begot, A heap of dust alone remains of thee, 'Tis all thou art and all the proud shall be.
288. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Tanner, Relict of Mr James Tanner, late of Worcester, who died Septr. 19th 1785, Aged 73 years.
Haplor.
289. Abraham Taylor Died *** 1738 : aged 29 yrs.
290. In memory of Mrs. Dinah Taylor, ye wife of Othniel Taylor, who died March ye 29th 1746, in ye 38 year of her age.
Isaac their son born Novmr ye 17th 1745, & died March ye 26th 1746, lying on the right side.
291. Elizabeth Taylor w. of James: Died July 14. 1755 : a 82
292. Hannah Taylor Dau. of Wm & Lois : Died June 13. 1759: a I y. 4 m.
293. In memory of Mrs. Hannah Taylor, the wife of Mr. Othniel Taylor, She decd Janury the 3d 1772, in the 52d year of her age.
294. James Taylor Son of James & Elizabeth : Died June 30. 1730 : a 22.
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295. Here lies the Body of Mr. James Taylor of Worcester, Deceased Fabwary 24. 1742, & in the 70 year of his age
296. In memory of Mr. James Taylor ye 3rd who died Febry ye 26th A. D. 1756, in ye 26th year of his age - Who was in the fight at Lake George, Sept. ye Sth 1755.
297. In memory of John, son of Mr. John and Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, who was born Novmr ye 3d 1775, & died Augst ye 21st 1776.
298. Mifs Lois Taylor Died July 6. 1802. a 22.
299. In memory of Mr. Othniel Taylor who was born Oct. 19th 1698. Departed this life July ye 29th 1779, in the Sist year of his age
() may my Humble Spirit stand, Amonst them Clothed in White at Christ's Right Hand is Infinite Delight. .
In March, 1773, a petition headed by Othniel Taylor was present- ed to the town calling attention to the grievances under which the Province labored. After debate, the celebrated Boston Pamphlet was read, and a committee was appointed to take the matter into con- sideration and report at the adjournment of the meeting.
300. In memory of William Taylor Jun' Son of William & Lois Taylor. He died March ye 7th 1779: aged II years and 7 months.
Vouth forward, Death soon Nips. Vain World farewell to you, Heaven is my native air I bid my friends a short adieu, Impatient to be there.
Thomas.
301. Elisabeth Thomas Died July 27. 1750 : Aged 12.
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302. Here lyes the Body of Mrs. Janet Thomas, wife of Mr Samuel Thomas who died Aug 18th 1 756 in the 56 year of her age.
303. In memory of John Thomas, aged 17, son of Peter Thomas of Long Island, Died June 18:h I795.
304. Here lyes the body of Mr. Samuel Thomas who died May 20. 1755 in the 67th year of his age.
Treadwell.
305. Sacred to the memory of Major William Treadwell, who died April 10. A. D. 1796, Aet 46.
He enter'd the army in 1775, and devoted his whole time to the service of his Country, until the Independence of America was secured, he ever courted the field of battle, & his military ardour and bravery was indesputable.
A member of Capt. Timothy Bigelow's company of minute men which left Worcester, April 19, 1775. He was 2d lieutenant in Col. Thomas Crafts' regiment of artillery in the same year. About 1783, the Worcester artillery was formed, and he was chosen captain. He was an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati.
" Maj. William Treadwell, one of the most gallant of the officers of the army of the revolution, entered the service at an early age, and was distinguished for lion-hearted courage. He had an enthusiastic love of danger. Twice, when his own division was at rest, he ob- tained leave of absence, and joined another corps on the eve of bat- tle. While the shot of the enemy struck around him, the testimony of a cotemporary states he would consider with the most deliberate coolness the direction of his own guns, look over the sights to give the best aim, and after the discharge, spring upon the cannon to see the effect. He retired with honorable scars and rank, to a condition of poverty, that drove him to despair, and died broken-hearted."- Lincoln's History.
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306. In memory of Mrs. Sarah Trowbridge wife of Mr. William Trowbridge, who died July 15th 1787, in the 31st year of her age.
Reader, behold 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.
Walker.
307. Here lyes the Body of Mrs Mary Walker, wife of Mr. Adam Walker, who died Dechr 1 3th 1758, aged 22 years.
Adam Walker was one of " The gentlemen who were driven from their habitations in the country to the town of Boston," and who signed the loyal address to Gen. Gage on his departure for England in the fall of 1775.
cesaro.
308. Here lyes interr'd the Remains of Capt Daniel Ward, who departed this life May 21st 1777, in the 77th year of his age.
Now I behold with sweet delight, The Blefsed Three in One, And stronge affections fix my sight On God's Incarnet Son.
Twaters.
309. In memory of Mr. Ebenezer Waters, who died Aug. 27. 1813, Act 38.
310. John Waters Son of John & Kesia : Died Feb. II, 1767 : a 23 mos
311. William Waters Born Oct. 4. 1754: Died Oct. 10. 1754.
WWheeler.
312. Abraham Wheeler Died Oct. 20. 1780 : a. So
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313. Dr. Charles Wheeler Died June 3. 1761 : a. 31.
314. Mary Wheeler w. of Thomas : Died May 16. 1740: a. 40.
315. Susanna Wheeler w. of Thomas Wheeler: Born Jan. 23. 1702 : Died Sept 23. 1760.
@Whitmore.
316. In memory of Mary Whitmore daut. of Mr. John Whitmore and Mrs. Martha his wife, Died April 2ª 1754, in ye roth year of her age.
@Whitney.
317. Polly Whitney Eldest dau. of Moses Kings- bury and wife of Amos Whitney : Died April 23, I795: a. 23:
Also Ezra, an infant son,-Died in June 1795.
Wollen.
318. Ezra Wiley Died June ## 1795 : a. I. Also ***** his mother-Died **** 1795.
319. John Wiley Son of Joseph & Martha : Died Dec 26. 1773 : a .15.
Memento mori :
320. Here lyes intered the remains of Mr. Joseph Wiley, who departed this life May 9th 1776, in the 65th year of his age.
321. In memory of Miss Martha Wiley, Daugh- ter of Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Martha Wiley, who de- parted this life May 6th 1794, aged 48 years.
322. Mary Wiley dau. of John & Martha : Died April 2. 1754 : a 14.
323. Mary Wiley Died Sept. 19. 1755 : a 4.
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324. Elizabeth Willard wife of Jonathan Willard : Died July 4. 1728 : aged about 38.
Corismall.
325. Erected in memory of Mr. Ebenezer Wis- wall who died March 19th 1809 : Aet. 87.
A member of the American Political Society.
326. Here lyes the body of Mrs. Irenna Wiswall, wife of Mr. Eben' Wiswall, who died Decemr 3 1st 1792 : Aged 76 y.
Corruption Earth and worms Will but refine this flesh, Until my spirit comes again And puts it on afresh.
Poung.
327. Janet Young dau. of Wm & Mary : Died Sep. II. 1756 : a I y : 7 m : 5 da.
328. Jean Young w. of William: Died Mch 30. 1743 aged 27.
329. Here lyes interred the Remains of John Young who was born in the Isl of Bert, near Lon- donderry in the Kingdom of Ireland. He departed this life June 30th 1730. aged 107.
Here lyes interr'd ye Remains of David Young who was born in the Parish of Tahboyn, County of Donagall & Kingdom of Ireland. He departed this life Decem" 26. 1776, aged 94.
The aged Son and the more aged Father - Be- neath this stone their mouldering bons here rest together.
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330. Martha Boyd Young wife of David Young : Died Oct. 26. 1749 : a 65 :
331. Robert Young Son of Wm and Mary : Died Sept. 6. 1756 : a 4.
332. Robert Young Son of Wm and Mary Died Apr. 20. 1769 : aged 6 y : 6 m. 3 days.
Note to the Inscription, No. 268.
Mary Sterne, daughter of Judge Wm. Jenison, married Capt. Thomas Sterne who kept the public house known as the " King's Arms," which stood nearly on the site of the present Lincoln House. Her husband died in 1772, and she continued the business until her death in 1784. This tavern was a rendezvous for the tories of the town, and it was at this house that their famous protest of 1774 was prepared and signed. Here two sessions of the Worcester County Convention or Congress of the Committees of Correspondence were held.
On the first celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of In- dependence in Worcester, July 22d, 1776, " a select company of the sons of freedom" repaired to the tavern, and demanded that the sign on which was emblazoned the Royal Arms should be taken down and burned in the street, all of which was cheerfully complied with by the innkeeper.
FAMILY TOMBS ON THE COMMON.
On the northerly side of that portion of the Common used for burial purposes there was a hill, the ground sloping off towards the north sufficiently to form a natural site for the construction of tombs. Here on the easterly portion of this slope was once located the tomb of the famous Chandler family. It was destroyed during the revolu- tionary time, after many of the leading members of the family had deserted the town. A little to the west of the Chandler tomb were those of the Dix and the Wheeler families. These have been re- moved within the remembrance of many of the present citizens of Worcester.
Plan of Mechanic Street Burial Ground,
Oct. 2, 1798.
For Negro people.
Tomb of Isaiah Thomas.
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Reserved for Strangers and those who are not inhabitants of Worcester.
Through the kindness of Rev. George Allen, we have learned the names of the original owners to the follow- ing lots, as annexed in the margin :
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INSCRIPTIONS
FROM
THE BURIAL GROUND
On Mechanic Street.
[The committee have endeavored, in publishing these inscriptions, to present them so far as possible in fac simile, as they were found on the monuments, the lines being indicated by perpendicular marks ; and capitals, small capitals and italics have been used where found in the original.]
Adams.
1. This | monument is |Erected in | memory of Mrs Abigail Adams | wife of | Mr Charles Adams who died Octr 6th 1796 | In the 53 yr | of her age.
Grim death has fhook his spacious arm the rich, the poor to duft return On right & left in heaps they fall One equal lot awaits for all
She was Abigail Drury of Shrewsbury. Married Feb. 8, 1764.
2. In Memory of | Mr. CHARLES ADAMS who died | Oct. 3, 1813, ÆEt. 70.
3. In Memory of | Miss LUCY ADAMS, | Daughter of Mr. Andrew & | Mrs Rebecca Adams. | who died | Dec. 21, 1818. |Aged 27.
4. In Memory of | Mr. RUFUS ADAMS, | son of | Mr. Andrew & | Mrs Rebecca Adams | who died Oct. 9. 1828, Aged 27.
Why do we mourn departed friends Or shake at death's alarms 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to his arms.
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Alexander.
5. ERECTED In Memory of |Mrs. ANNA ALEX- ANDER, wife of | MR. WILLIAM T. ALEXANDER | who died | October 17, 1820, aged 37.
She was Anna Campbell and married Oct. 9th, 1804.
Baird.
6. In Memory of | Mr. DANIEL BAIRD | who died | Dec. 9. 1819, |aged 77.
Married Jane Smith, January 8th, 1768, and kept the Baird Tavern.
He was sergeant in Capt. Benj. Flagg's company that marched from Worcester on the alarm at Lexington, April 19, r775. Sergeant in Col. Crafts' regiment of artillery, 1776. Private in Capt. David Chadwick's company that marched to Hadley on the alarm at Ben- nington, Aug. 28, 1777.
In the year 1786, a time when the minds of the people were greatly agitated concerning the distressed condition of the country, in answer to an address to the inhabitants of the Commonwealth, is- sued by the Selectmen of Boston, delegates from the different towns met in convention to discuss and adopt some means for relief to be presented in the form of petitions to the General Court. Dan- iel Baird was chosen a delegate to the convention to be held at Pax- ton on the last Tuesday in September. The petition there framed was not acceptable to the voters of the town, for on its presentation to them they voted not to adopt it, and Oct. 17, 1786, again chose Mr. Baird a delegate to the same convention which had been ad- journed to the house of Nathan Patch in Worcester, now known as the " Old Exchange Hotel," there to meet on the second Tuesday in November, 1786. Also chosen on a committee with David Bigelow to frame instructions for the Representative to the General Court, (Capt. Samuel Brooks,) and lay the same before the town for accept- ance. At the town meeting held Oct. 23d, they reported the fol- lowing :
" Ist that whereas the siting of the General Court in the Town of Boston is attended with great inconvenience we request you to use your endevours that it be removed to some inland Town. 2d that the courts of common pleas and general sessions be aniolated and some cheaper and more expeditious method be substituted in their Room. 3d that the grant of the supplementary fund to Congress for Twenty five years be emediately repealed and the revenue arising by the import and Excise be appropriated to the payment of the foreign Debt and if that shall prove insufficient that annal grants be made to make up such
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Defficiency and that all other supplys be withheld from Congress till accompts between this Commonwealth and the Continent can be settled. 4th That you indeavour to have the law repealed which obliges Each Town to keep a Grammer School at the Expense of the Town as we think it a burden to be obliged to hire and pay a Grammer Master when the Town at Large receive no advantage thereby, these sir are our statements with which we instruct you to use your Exercions in their support."
After long debate, the town voted 62 to 54 to accept the first three paragraphs of the report. At the same meeting, a copy of instruc- tions had been presented by Dr. Elijah Dix, and were rejected by a vote of 67 to 59.
Mr. Baird held the office of Selectman for five years commencing with 1785, and was a member of The American Political Society.
7. In Memory of | Mrs. JANE BAIRD, | wife of Mr. DANIEL BAIRD who died | April 15. 1811, | aged 64.
Barber.
8. In Memory of | MR. | ASA BARBER | who died | March 17, 1832, | aged 43 years.
9. ERECTED | In Memory of | Mrs ELIZA BARBER, Relict of | Mr. Joseph Barber, | who died | May 28, 1815, ÆEt. 65.
No pain or grief or anxious fear Can reach the lovely sleeper here.
Was Elizabeth Maclanathan of Palmer.
IO. ERECTED In memory of | MR. JOSEPH BAR- BER, | who died | June 29, 1811. ÆEt 73.
The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourifh when they sleep in dust.
Was an original member of The American Political Society ; a member of the local Committee of Correspondence, 1778-9 ; a dele- gate with David Bigelow to a convention held at Concord in 1779 to devise measures for the relief of the people from the effects of the depreciation of the currency. Selectman, 1780.
II. In Memory of | WILLIAM BARBER, | of Boston. Nephew of Elder | Wm. Bentley, | who died Nov. 12, 1813, | ÆEt. 19.
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Bellows.
12. ASAHEL BELLOWS |DIED |Aug. 9, 1835 : aged 54.
Was one of the original members of the Central Bank corporation, with a capital of one hundred thousand dollars. The act of incor- poration was approved by the governor, March 12th, 1828. He kept the tavern known as the Bellows Tavern. Was jailor from 1824 to 1835. Also selectman in 1830.
13. In Memory of | Miss HANNAH BELLOWS, daughter of | Mr. SIMEON & Mrs. | REBECCA BELLOWS| formerly of Westborough. | who died | Sept. 1. 1824. Aged 45.
Bigelow.
14. In Memory of | Mrs. | ARETHUSA BIGE- LOW | wife of | Mr. Silas Bigelow, | who died | De- cember 23, 1815, | aged 44 years.
Was Arethusa Moore.
15. ERECTED | In memory of | DEAC DAVID BIGE- LOW, who died | May 10, 1810. |At. 79.
Was a brother of Col. Timothy Bigelow. Resided in the north- east part of the town on the road now known as Mountain street. Tavern keeper. Married for his first wife, in 1752, Sarah Eaton, and his second wife, whom he married in 1764, was Deborah Hey- wood. Selectman, 1776, 77, 79, 80, 83, 84. In September, 1775, he was chosen a member of a committee to inspect the tories passing between Lancaster and Worcester or any other way. Representative to the General Court, 1777. Was a delegate to a State Convention assembled at Concord on the 14th of July, 1779, to adopt measures to relieve the people from the disastrous effects of the great deprecia- tion of the currency, and the high prices of the necessaries of life. With Levi Lincoln, sen. and Joseph Allen, was chosen in 1779 a delegate to a convention for framing a Constitution. In 1783 was a member of a committee appointed by the town to draw up an ex-
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pression of the sentiment of the town in relation to absentees and refugees. Was a deacon of the first Unitarian Church from its organization in 1785.
16. ERECTED | In Memory of | MRS. DEBORAH BIGE- LOW, who died | May 23, 1822, | aged 86.
Was Deborah Heywood.
17. In Memory of | Mr. SILAS BIGELOW, who died | April 24, 1837, aged 66 years.
Son of Dea. David Bigelow.
Bingham.
IS. In Memory of | Mr. WILLIAM BINGHAM who died | April 7, 1827. aged 27.
Blair.
19. ERECTED In Memory of | MR. JOSEPH BLAIR, who died | February 8, 1804. | ÆEt. 77.
Was one of the royalist protesters, and deemed a tory or hardly worthy of the confidence of the patriots. Was given an opportuni- ty by the Committee of Correspondence to either join the continent- al army or furnish a substitute. Was afterwards disarmed and for- bidden to depart the town without a permit.
Blanchard.
20. MARY ELIZABETH. daughter of Wid ow | Elizabeth Blanchard. | died Aug. 12, 1834. aged 9 years.
21. William Alden, | Son of | Mr. Alden & Mrs. Elizabeth Blanchard. | Born March 27, 1828. | Died March 12, 1829.
Bragg.
22. LOIS BRAGG, | died Nov. 8 1848 | aged 52 years.
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23. In Memory of | Mrs. | MOLLY BRAGG, | wife of |Mr. Timothy Bragg, | who was born June 28, | 1761 : | and died April 28, 1830.
Her children arise up and call her blessed ; her husband also, and he Praiseth her.
Was Molly Taylor. Married Jan. 18, 1792.
Bridge.
24. **** Benjamin Bridge | who died |Dec. 29th | 1796 | aged 22 yrs
Son of Deacon Samuel Bridge. By profession he was an Attorney at Law.
25. In | memory of | Mr. James Bridge | who died | Sept. 28; | 1798 | in ye 30 yr | of his age.
From SPY, Oct. 31, 1798. " Died in this town Mr. James Bridge, Merchant, aged 30. In him were combined all the virtues of a sincere friend, an honest and active merchant, a friend to religion and to man. Society has lost a worthy member, and aged parents an irreparable prop to their declining years."
26. In Memory | of SAMUEL BRIDGE, | Deac. of the 2ª Church in Worcester | In life he exhibited the virtues | of the active & useful Citizen, | and graces of the pious & cheerful | Christian. He was an ex- ample of fidelity | & punctuality. A pattern of decency and | order, and A promoter of every plan of public | utility or private benevolence. | Obiit the 4th of Auguft 1799 | AEtatis 65.
Married Mary Goodwin, March Ist, 1757.
Lived on the east side of what is now Lincoln street. Was a constable of the town of Worcester. A signer of the royalist pro- test of 1774. Crier of the Courts from 1779 to 1799.
The following notice is from the SPY of Aug. 7, 1799. " Died in this town, Dea. Samuel Bridge aged 65. By his death society has lost a vigilant and useful member. A friend to good order in all the
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concerns of social, civil and religious life ; his example of attention, punctuality and fidelity is worthy of general imitation. He filled his station with honesty and honor, and supported his Christian profes- sion by a constant observance of the offices of piety and an habitual exercise of the active virtues of the gospel."
Brigham.
27. In Memory of |ROBERT B. BRIGHAM, | EsQ. | Obiit April 30. 1817. | Æt. 41.
Stop my friend and think on me. I once was in this world like thee : Now I lie mouldering in the dust, Hoping to rise amongst the just.
Robert Breck Brigham was cashier of the Worcester Bank from 1805 to 1812. He never married.
Brooks. 28. In Memory of | Capt. SAMUEL BROOKS who died | June 29. 1817, | Æt. 87.
Selectman, 1784 to 1793, inclusive.
Representative to the General Court, 1786, '87.
Married Hannah Brown of Carlisle, March 14, 1755. .
Brown. 29. In Memory of | Mr. DAVID BROWN, | Obiit Oct. 11, 1816, | Æt. 48.
Father of Ichabod Washburn's wife. A carpenter by trade.
30. IN Memory of | Eliza Brown | daug'r of Mr. | David & Mrs. | Lucy Brown who died |Sept. 14, 1808, aged 1 year 4 | months 18 days.
31. SACRED | to the Memory of LUCY BROWN, daughter of | DAVID BROWN, | who died | May 31, 1819. | aged 19.
To sorrow, pain, and sin a long adieu. And, Christian Friends, a short farewell to you. Receive, kind earth, the mortal part of me ; And, O my Saviour ! take my soul to thee.
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32. In Memory of | Mrs. LUCY BROWN | Rei- ict of | Mr. DAVID BROWN, who died | Feb. 20, 1823. | aged 47.
Burbank.
33. MRS. | ELIZABETH BURBANK, | wife of Elijah Burbank, | died Sept. 22, 1831, | aged 66.
Elijah Burbank succeeded Isaiah Thomas in the manufacture of pa- per, continuing in the business until 1834. February 28, 1827, the upper story of his mill with a quantity of paper stock was destroy- ed by fire, the origin of the fire being spontaneous combustion of cotton waste. He was one of the charter members of the Wor- cester Bank under the date, March 7th, 1804.
He had two sons, Leonard and Gardner, both graduates of B. U., 1807, 1809. Was brother of Maj. Gen. Caleb Burbank of Burbank- ville, now Bramanville. Both Elijah and the General were quite suceessful in business at first, but died poor.
34. In Memory of | MARY BURBANK | daug. of Mr. Elijah | & Mrs. Eliza Burbank | who died March 12, 1810 | Æt. 17.
If blooming youth, If parents prayers Could turn Deaths shaft aside ; If mental grace, if friendship's tears, Then MARY had not died.
Chaddick.
3412. IN | memory of Mr | Jofeph Chaddick who died | July 23d 1798 | in the 35 yr | of his age.
He died from the effect of a sun-stroke. His wife, formerly Dolly Bigelow, some years after his death kept a public house on the Boylston road.
Chadwick.
35. In Memory of | Mrs. BETSEY CHADWICK | wife of : Mr. DANIEL CHADWICK Jr. | who died | Jan. 30, 1818, aged 24.
36. In Memory of | Mr. DANIEL CHADWICK Jr. | who died | Feb. 26, 1825, ' Aged 37.
37. In Memory of | Mr. | DANIEL CHAD. WICK, | who died | May 23, 1836, | aged 84.
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38. In Memory of |Mrs. ELIZABETH CHADWICK, | wife of | Mr. DANIEL CHADWICK who died | July 1, 1822, aged 61.
39. JOSEPH Son of Mr. Daniel | & Mrs. Eliza Chadwick | Died | March 2d 1812. |Aged 12 years | & 7 months.
Chamberlain.
40. In Memory of |Dean | JOHN CHAMBER- LAIN who died | May 31, 1813. Æt. 68.
Dea. John Chamberlain was the eldest son of Dea. Jacob Chamber- lain. Was disarmed by the Committee of Correspondence in May, 1775. Selectman, of the town, 1785, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 1801-02. Was deacon of the first parish for twenty-two years from 1791 to 1812. He married Mary, daughter of Capt. John Curtis, and his son, Hon. John Curtis Chamberlain was a distinguished lawyer of Charlestown, N. H., and member of Congress from that State. Another son, Gen. Thomas Chamberlain, was Crier of the Courts for seventeen years previous to his death, and was the first president of the Common Council of the city of Worcester. He filled most of the military officers from corporal to Brig. General with the highest honor to himself and to the satisfaction of his command. Another son, Levi, a lawyer of distinction at Fitz- william, N. H., afterwards at Keene, where he died, was a mem- ber of the Peace Congress of 1861-2. Another son, Henry, was also a lawyer, who practised law in Maine and Georgia.
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