Massachusetts, Hampshire County, Cemeteries NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Dedication ~ Dedicated to Dr. Wallace James Downhill and his wife, Ada Jennie Elmer, my Father and Mother, who, for thirty-three years, 1944 -1977, in Veterinary Practice served the people of Hampshire County with the Animal Aid Hospital located at 436 North King Street, Northampton, MA. The towns featured in the work by Bridgman, that follows, served by them were Northampton, Hadley, Haydenville, Wlliamsburgh, Westhampton, Easthampton, Southampton, Amherst, Hatfield, South Hadley, Chesterfield. Ada Elmer Downhill is a 9th generation descendant of Edward Elmer a founder of Northampton in 1654. They rest in North Meadows Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin County, MA. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Edward(1), Edward(5), Hezekiah(10), Samuel(23), Gad(70), Luther(223), Andrew(431), Walter(760), Herman, Ada-10th generation. transcribed by Sue Downhill, sudown@cwnet.com(modified 20 Apr 2002) "Inscriptions on the Grave Stones in the Grave Yards of Northampton and of Other Towns in the Valley of the Connecticut, as Springfield, Amherst, Hadley, Hatfield, Deerfield, &c. with Brief Annals of Northampton" Transcribed by Thomas Bridgman, Northampton, Mass., Published by Hopkins, Bridgman & Co. 1850. 227 pages. A Facsimile Reprint Published 1996 by Heritage Books, Inc., 1540 E Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, MD 20716, 1-800-398-7709 ISBN 0-7884-0590-X Transcribed exactly as they appear in the book. General Information submitted by Sue Downhill sudown@cwnet.com Bridgman states himself that these are not all the stones in the graveyards. quote: page 222 ERRATA, OMISSIONS, &C. N.B. Many inscriptions are in the hands of the compiler, which could not be inserted in this book, but which are reserved for another edition or another volume. end quote. No cemetery names were used as these were for the old burying yards and many of the cemeteries we know today were not in existence in 1850. There are similar names in different towns, it is suggested that you check the page number for the name of the town where person is buried, to confirm the person you are searching for. Note caution for index. After typing the manuscript I believe Bridgman's project was for genealogical purposes, he concluded with a list of sponsors, many having the same surname as the stones, we can see persons closer to 1850 that were interested in transcribing stones many of which were already 150 years old. Brackets [ - ] inserted by this transcriber to clarify or correct original work. All errors indicated by Thomas Bridgman have been incorporated into this transcription so as not to be lost on another page. Towns as they appear in the book. Town pages Northampton 13 - 105 Springfield 109 - 130 Hadley 131 - 135 West Springfield 136 - 142 Longmeadow 143 - 145 Agawam 146 - 148 Westfield 149 - 156 Haydenville 157 Williamsburgh 157 - 159 Westhampton 159 - 162 Easthampton 163 - 164 Southampton 165 - 167 Amherst 167 - 173 Hatfield 173 - 175 South Hadley 175 - 177 Chesterfield 178 - 180 Deerfield 181 - 184 Bloody Brook 185 - 188 Greenfield 188 - 189 Montague 190 Bernardston 190 Belchertown 191 Vernon, Vermont 191 - 195 Guildford, VT. 195 Westminster, VT. 196 - 198 Brattleboro, VT. 198 - 199 Newburyport 199 Concord 200 Dorchester 200 Plymouth 201 - 204 Danvers 204 East Hartford, Conn. 205 - 208 Windsor, Conn. 208 New Haven, Conn. 209 - 210 PREFACE. ~~~~~~~~ Northampton, Dec. 1, 1850. The object of the Compiler in the work he has under- taken is to preserve in a durable form some most interest- ing but rapidly perishing memorials of our Puritan ances- tors. He has taken much pains to trace and to transcribe the inscriptions correctly. T. B. [Thomas Bridgman] From the first settlement of Northampton in 1654, to 1661, a period of 7 years, there were 10 deaths. The place of burial was Meeting House Hill. The Town voted the after Oct. of that year no more burial should be on that spot, and the present yard was selected for that purpose. The first person buried therein was Henry Curtis, the only person who died that year; but no monu- ment designates the place of his interment, nor that of others, for many years. Among this number was Rowland Stebbins, ances- tor of all of the name now in America, who died Dec. 14, 1671, aged 77, to commemorate whose death a Granite Centaph has been erected, which will be noticed in the Sequel of Monumental des criptions. RECOMMENDATIONS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Greenfield, July 31, 1850. The subscriber cheerfully recommends to his friends and ac- quaintance, the proposed compilation of the inscriptions, epitaphs, &c. in the Northampton and Springfield Burying Grounds, by Mr. Thomas Bridgman. Such a work, he believes, will be highly interesting, not only to the inhabitants of those towns and vicinity, but throughout the Commonwealth. In the list will be found the names of some of the most distinguished men of our country, and the record of the same, as taken from the stone that marked their final resting place will be esteemed of no ordinary value by the aptriot as well as the relative and friend. T. STRONG, Rector of St. James Church, Greenfield ---- We also concur in the above, as it will aid many having a de- sire to trace their ancestry. DANIEL STABBINS. GEORGE E. DAY, Pastor Edwards' Church, Northampton. RUFUS ELLIS, Pastor 2d Congregational Church, " HENRY BURROUGHS, Rector St., Johns' Church, " D. M. CRANE, Pastor Baptist Church, " THOMAS MARCY, Pastor M. E. Church, " E. Y. SWIFT, Pastor 1st Congregational Church, " [M.E. stands for Methodist Episcopal] ---- Hadley, Aug 7, 1850. I approve of the design of Mr. Bridgman's Book, and trust it will secure the favor and patronage of many in this section of the country. JOHN WOODBRIDGE, D. D. Pastor First Church in Hadley. ---- Northampton, Aug 16, 1850 The subscriber recommends the publication of this book. W. ALLEN, D.D. Late President of Bowdoin College. ---- I like the form of Mr. Bridgman's work. I should think such a work would have a rather large sale. EDWARD HITCHCOCK, D.D., LL.D. President of Amherst College. ---- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email B} page v BRIEF ANNALS OF NORTHAMPTON. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Northampton, at the foot of Mount Holyoke, is generally re- garded as the most beautiful village in the valley of the Connect- icut, perhaps in New England. 1653. Certain Inhabitants of Springfield, 24 in number, peti- tioned the Gerneral Court for liberty to make a settlement at Non- atuck, about 15 miles up the river, representing that the place was suitable to erect a town for the furtherance of the public weal and propagation of the Gospel, and obtained permission. In the rec- ords of the company the name is written variously, Nonatuck, Nal- wottoge, and Norwotuck. The accent being on the last syllable, the words, in the indistinct enunciation of the Indians, will appear to be the same. Thus on the records, Peowongenug is also writ- ten Pewongenuck. Rev. John Eliot uses the 'Indian word Noau- tuck, as meaning, in the midst of the River.' By its windings the meadows of Northampton, Hadley, and Hatfield are in the midst of the River. 1653. Sept. 24. John Pynchon bought Nonatuck of the Indians; a large tract on the west side of the Connecticut River, including Northampton and other towns. The Sachems, of Chiefs, who signed the deed, were Chickwallopp, or Wawhillowa, Nenessehalant, Nissicohee, and Paquahalant. The witnesses were Elizur Holyoke, Henry Burt, Thomas Coop- er, and Thomas Stebbins. The payment was 100 fathom of wam- pum, 10 coats, the plowing of 16 acers, and a few small presents. As he made the purchase in behalf of the petitioners, he as- signed the land to them in 1662. In Nobember certain regula- tions were made concerning those, who should go up in the next spring to settle at 'Nallwottoge.' page vi 1654, May 9. Two settlements being proposed, Pynchon, Hol- yoke, and Samuel Chapin, by appointment of the General Court, laid out the bounds of the first settlement at Nonatuck, extend- ing from the little meadow (Hatfield) to the Great Falls, and 9 miles back, and west from the river. Mount Holyoke is probably named after Mr. Elizur Holyoke. The town is now commenced and this may be regarded as the date of the first settlement. Of the 24 petitioners, only 7 were among the settlers, -namely, Robert Bartlett, William Clark, Edward Elmer, John Gilbert, William Janes, William Miller, and Thomas Root. Others came from Windsor, Hartford, and Dorchester. The name of North- hampton was adopted. Nov. 18. The first marriage, David Burt and Mary Holton. 1665. May 2. The first birth; Ebenezer, son of Joseph and Mary Parsons. May 30, James Bridgman born. 1656. Jan. 14 The first death, James, son of James and Sarah Bridgman. In this year there were nine births. Among the set- tlers were Joseph Parsons, Isaac Sheldon, and Samuel Allen. 1657, June 25. A town meeting was held, a grant of land was made to Joseph Parsons and Samuel Allen. It was agreed to procure a minister. Measures taken to protect the indians from the evils of intoxicating drinks. July 30. Lampancho, sachem, sold to the town Pewongenug for 30 shillings; this was included in the former purchase. 1658. The first meeting to raise money to defray town expen- ses, amounting to 130 dollars, 110 of which were for ministerial services. It was agreed to allow Rev. Mr. Mather, as a salary, about 350 dollars a year. He began to preach here in July. Oct. 17. The title to Capawonk, the little meadow in Hatfield, relinquished on condition of a settlement by the next May on both sides of the river, - in Hatfield and Hadley. 1661, June 18. The church was gathered; and the first minis- ter, Eleazer Mather, son of Rev. Richard Mather of Dorchester, was ordained. The seven 'pillars' of the church, the seven men, first organized as a church, - were David Wilton, William Clark, John Strong, Henry Cunliffe, Henry Woodward, Thomas Root, and Thomas Hanchet; John Strong, was the ancestor of the late Governor Strong; Henry Woodward was the ancestor of the late Dr. Samuel B. Woodward. John Stebbins and others appointed to build a meeting house, 42 feet square, at an expense not exceed- ing 150 pounds. The firs militia company organized. The buri- als, after October, no longer on meeting house hill, but in the pres- ent cemetery. Woratuck, or Hadley was settled, long called Now Town. The word may be the same as Norwattuck. 1662. The follow are the names of the inhabitants, eight years after the settlement: -Geo. Alexander, Samuel Allen, Alex. Alvord, Edward Baker, Robert Bartlett, Thomas Bascom, James pagevii Bridgman, John Broughton, David Burt, Joshua Carter, William and Nathaniel Clark, Aaron Cook, Henry Cunliff, widow Curtiss, Nathaniel Dickinson, Alex. Edwards, achery Field, Thomas Ford, Rich. Goodman, David and Thomas Hanchet, William and John Hannum, Robert Hayward, William Holton, William and John Hulbert, Jona. Hunt, Ralph Hutchinson, John Ingersoll, Wiliam Janes, John King, Geo. Langton, Walter Lee, William and Thomas Lewis, Rich. John, and Robert Lyman, Thomas Ma- son, Eleazer Mather, John Miller, Joseph Parsons, Nathaniel Phelps, Medad Pomery, Thomas and John Root, Thomas Salmon, Isaac Sheldon, William Smead, Christopher Smith, John Stebbins, John and Thomas Strong, and J. Strong, jun. Geo. Sumner, Mrs. Williams, Ensign Wilton, Thomas Wolldford, Samuel Wright, and S.W. jun. and Henry Woodward. Such is the connexion of families, that Rev. W. Allen of N. is a descendant not only of Samuel Allen; but, also by his father, of Thomas Ford, John Strong, Isaac Sheldon, Joseph Parsons, and Thomas Woodford; and by his mother of John Strong, and Henry Woodward. May 7. This town, Springfield, and Hadley constituted the county of Hampshire. 1663. The first school was organized. 1664. Measures to restrain the youth from diorderly behavior on the Sabbath. 1665. Deacon Samuel Wright died, from whom descended the late Governor Silas Wright of New York. 1667. A court House erected. 1669. July 24. Rev. E. Mather died; during his ministry there wee 71 church members. Measures to prevent the Indians from doing damage on the Sabbath, and to counteract the evil example of their drinking and profanity. 1672, Sept. 11. Rev. Solomon Stoddard was ordained. He was minister 56 years. His descendants remain in N. 1675. King Philip's war began. Robert Bartlett, Thomas Hol- ton, Mary Earle, Samuel Mason, Praisever Turner, and 9 other were killed by the Indians. Hadley was attacked, but the people under Gen. Goffe repulsed the enemy. 1676, May 19. In the 'Fall fight' so called, near Deerfield, of the 38, who were killed, were Capt. Wm. Turner, and 14 others from Northampton; among whom were John Miller, Thomas Roberts, Joseph Fowler, William Howard, and John Foster. Perhaps some were soldiers, not settlers. In a few days after- wards, Hatfield was attacked and 12 houses and barns burnt; but 25 bold young men from Hadley charged the large body of the enemy and put them to fight. It was voted to accept a gar- rison of 50 men. The meeting house and several houses were pal- isaded. Joseph Hawley invited to teach a school. 1677. The number of church members was 76. page viii 1679 Up to this year more than 100 curch member has been admitted. 1683. A great revival of religion; also in 1690, and 1712. 1684. Died Nehemiah Allen, the ancestor of Ge. Eathan Alle. 1689. The town palisaded from half a mile to a mile square. 1692. A fine of 12 pence imposed for every non-attendance up- on a town meeting. 1694. A salary of £40 to the schoolmaster for the next twenty years. 1695. Mr. Stoddard relinquished all debt of the town to him. 1697. An order for a foot bridge over Mill River to South-st. 1699. The town ordered, that no more candle wood should be collected for use within 7 miles of the Meeting House, on forfeit- ure of the same. Elder John Strong died, aged 92; his descend- ants numerous. 1700. Pine trees not to be boxed for turpentine within 3 miles. 1703. Jan. 17. Col. John Pynchon died. A sermon by Mr. Stoddard on his death was published. 1704. Capt. John Taylor, and 10 of the name of Janes, and 10 others killed by the Indians at Paskhommuck, at the foot of Mount Tom. Killed at Deerfield Mrs. Williams, daughter of the Rev. E. Mather. 1706. The number of church members was 96. 1708. Joseph and Samuel Parsons killed by the Indians. 1711. Samuel Strong jr. also killed by them. 1712. A Grammar school ordered to be supported for 20 years; it has never been discontinued. To this time there was only a bridle path to 'the Bay,' or to Boston. 1713. A water privilege at the foot of Mt. Tom to Benj. Steb- bins, on condition that for 4 years he sell boards ar 20 shillings a thousand feet. 1715. An alms house erected on meeting house hill. 1720. Elder Preserved Clap died. 1717. Feb. 15. Rev. Jonathan Edwards, was ordained as col- league in the ministry with his grandfather, Mr. Stoddard. 1729, Feb. 16. Rev. Mr. Stoddard died; during his ministry, the admissions to the church 630. Of the sermons of Rev. Mr. Williams of Hatfield, and of Mr. Edwards on his death the town requested copis for the press. 1735. A revival of religion; 200 converts in 6 months, 10 of them about 90 years of age. 1736. The number of church members was 620. 1737. The new meeting house, 70 by 46 feet, built on meeting page ix house hill, near the old one, with a steeple: it lasted till 1812. The men were seated at the south end, the women on the north side, the young men alone in the gallery, the children in front of the pews. 1740. Mr. Whitefield preached at Northampton; great atten- tion to religion: revival in 150 congregations. 1746. From 1729 to this year, Mr. Edwards being the minister, the admissions into the church were 495. 1747, Oct. 9. Rev. David Brainerd, missionary, died at the house of Mr. Edwards, aged 29. Jerusha Edwards, betrothed to him, died a few months afterwards, aged 17, and was buried at his side. August. Elisha Clark killed by the Indians. He was the last of between 50 and 60 deaths by Indians, as states on the records of the town. 1748. Co. John Stoddard, a man of great influence in public affairs, died in Boston. The number of polls, and estates about 350. 1750, June 22. Mr. Edwards was dismissed: in August he re- moved his family to Stockbridge. He died at Princeton, March 22, 1758, aged. 55. For more than 23 years was he in ministry in Northampton. The cause of his removal was his maintenance of the principle, that the Lord's supper is designed for those, who in the judgment of charity are true christians; in opposition ot Mr. Stoddard's views, who regarded it as a converting ordinance. The church now adopt the principle, for which the rejected him. 1753, Dec. 5. Rev. John Hooker was ordained; he died of the small pos Feb. 6, 1777. Southampton was incorporated as a sep- arate district; Rev. Jonathan Judd, had been the minister of this 2d precinct since 1743: he died 1803. 1755, August 17. Capt. Hawley, Lt. Pomeroy and Thomas Wait killed at lake George. 1756, August 26. Died Abigail Alvord, aged 102; her name before marriage was Phelps. 1760. A letter of Joseph Hawley was published, in which he humbly acknowledged his sin in the efforts, which he made for the removal of Mr. Edwards; and he also expressed his belief, the 'the town and church' were lying under 'great guilt in the sight of God,' for which they should pray for forgiveness, and their repentance for which, now that Mr. Edwards was dead, should be manifested by their vindicating his character and honor- ing his memory. 1767, Oct. 6. Elisha Alvord gave a deed of a lot in the center of Northampton, 'To the Inhabitants of the County of Hamp- shre' in consideration of 130 pounds paid by Ebenezer Hunt, Timothy Dwight, Jr., Seth Pomeroy, Caleb Strong, Solomon Stod- dard, Samuel Clark, Ephriam Wright, William Lyman, Seth Ly- page x man, John King, Samuel Parsons, Jonathan Allen, Selah Wright, Joseph Allen, Joseph Cook, Joseph Lyman, Benj. Sheldon, Jr., Quartus Pomeroy, Elisha Lyman, Gideon Clark, John Hodge, Hezekiah Russell, Thomas Bridgman, Elijah Southwell, Asahel Clapp, Abner Barnard, Daniel Hitchock, W., Mather, Lefi Shepherd, Eliphaz Strong, Seth Clapp, Elnathan Wright, Joesph Parsons, Haines Kingsley, Timothy Parsons, Anson and Enos Kings- ley Asa Wright, Josiah Parsons, Jr., Titus King, Oliver Lyman, Elihu Lyman, Elkanah Burt, Ebenezer Clapp, Elihu Clark, Pliny Pomeroy, Abijah Wait, John Parson, Jr., Simeon and Jos. Clapp, Joseph Hutchins, Lemuel Lyman, David Lyman, Elias Lyman, Jr., and Asahel Danks of Northampton and Sam'l Fairfield of Hatfield. The land, thus purchased by the principal inhabitants of North- ampton, was by them given to the County, expressly for but two objects, 'for the purpose of a Green or Common, and for erecting a court House, of Court Houses theron.' Very improperly, by some mistake, the County Court was in- duced to license in 1816 the Selectmen to erect a Town Hall on this Lot, close to the Court House, to the great injury of the beau- ty of its situation, -to the inconvenience of the inhabitants of the County, who frequent the Courts, and to the destruction in part of the Small Public Green in the very center of the Town. It is understood, that the County Commissioners have full power to revoke the License, which was given in disregard of the provis- ions of the Alvord Deed, and to order the removal of the old Town Building from the County Lot, and to restore the site of it to the use of the County as a 'green or common.' Respectable memo- rialists of variousTowns in the County have already presented the subject to consideration. We may expect, that as intelligent and worthy men, the express guardians of the rights of the Coun- ty, they will do their duty. -In the mean while, the Town has an opportunity voluntarily to pursue the path of justice and honor, and to restore the land to the sole uses, for which the former Fa- thers of the Town, the ancesors of most of the present inhabitants, purchased it and gave it 'to the inhabitants of the County.' The Town having erected a new and elegant Town Hall on a different lot, has no longer an occasion for the old building, as a Town Hall, and can use it only to rent or to save a little expense; and if, by possibility, they could now legally hold it, yet they could not in justice to the County and with a sentiment of honor to the memory of their Fathers.-As we have to do at present with the grave yard, we will say, it would be strange, if any worth man in Northampton, out of economy, should rob the grave yard of his Father's Monument to make it a stepping stone to the door of his house. 1771, April 30. Died Col. Tim. Dwight, grandfather of Presi- dent Dwight. page xi 1775. Dr. Wm. Mather, and Rev. J. Hunt of Boston died. 1778, June 6. Rev. Solomon Williams was ordained: he was in theministry 56 years. Westhampton was incorporated as a town, including a tract 4 miles wide from the west part of North- ampton: Rev. Enoch Hale, was ordained the minister the next year. 1785. Easthampton was incorporated as a district; and as a town in 1809. Rev. Payson Williston, yet living was ordained in July, 1787. 1788, March 10. Joseph Hawley, Esq. died, a grandson of Rev. Mr. Stoddard. He was a distinguished lawyer, and statesman. 1790. The population was 1628; in 1800, it was 2100; in 1810, it was 2631; in 1850 it was 5309. 1801. March, a great flood. 1805, Jan. 5. Phebe, wife of Noah Parsons, died; she was the daughter of Wn. Bartlett, and at the age of four or five years was a conver, as was stated by Mr. Edwards in one of his books. 1806. Sarah, relict of S. Baker, died, aged ninety-eight. 1809. Widow Margaret Bust, died, aged ninety-five. 1812. Oct. 28,. New Meeting House dedicated: the old house stood a few feet south-easterly. Widow Hannah Wright died, aged 98. 1819. Nov. 7. Caleb Strong died, aged 74. Hes was Governor from 1800 to 1807, and from 1812 to 1815. His ancestors were Elder John, Ebenezer, Jonathan and Caleb. 1820. Dr. Ebenezer Hunt died. 1822. The Court House Burnt. It was built in 1813. 1823. Present Court HOuse built. 1825. The Unitarian church formed. The pastors have been Rev. Edward B. Hall, ordained Aug. 16, 1826, till Dec. 6, 1829; Rev. Oliver Stearns, Nov. 9, 1831 to March 31, 1839; Rev. John S. Dwight, May 20, 1840 to 1841; and Rev. Rugus Ellis, the pres- ent minister, June 5, 1843. 1826. The admission into the Church, 117. Episcopal Church organized. The ministers have been Rev. G. Griswold, 1826, Rev. Jos. Muenscher, 1828 to 1831, Rev. W. Chaderton, 1835, Rev. D. Devens, 1838, Rev. Orange Clark, D. D. 1841, Rev. Hen- ry Burroughs, 1843 to the present time. 1829. Solomon Stoddard died, aged 94: High Sheriff before the revolution. 1831. The admission into the Church, 164. 1832. The number of Church members was 728. The "Edwards Church," so called, being a Colony from the Old Church, was formed; the Ministers of which have been Rev. Dr. John Todd, now of Pittsfield, Rev. John Mitchell, Rev. E.P. Rogers, now of Augusta, Ga., from 1844 to 1848, and . Rev. Geo. E. Day, the present Minister, ordained Jan. 12, 1848. 1834. Rev. Solomon Williams died, aged 82. His Colleagues page xii who are now living, though not in Northampton, were Rev. Dr. Mark Tucker, from Mar 10, 1824, to Aug. 16, 1827; Rev. Dr. I.S. Spencer, from Sept. 11, 1828, to March 12, 1832; and Rev. Dr. Joseph Penney, from June 5, 1833, to Nov 23, 1835. 1837. Nov. 7. Rev. Charles Wiley was ordained, and dis- missed Feb. 26, 1845. Dr. W. is now one of the Ministers of Utica. 1843. Methodist church organized; Rev. W. Ward, first pastor, succeeded by M. Dwight, W.R. Bagnell, C. Baker, and J.W. Mowry. April 15-18. A great flood on the Connecticut. The number of members in the first church was 515. 1845. Connecticut River Rail Road from Springfield to North- hampton was opened. Nov. 19. Rev. E. Y. Swift ordained over the first church. 1846. Nov. 24. Rail Road to Greenfield opened. The pastors of the Baptist Church have been Rev. B. Willard, Abel Brown, Wm. M. Doolittle, H.D. Doolittle. Rev. D.M. Crane took the charge of the Baptist Church. 1847. Round Hill Water Cure opened by Dr. Denniston; now under Dr. Hall. Rev. Dr. C. J. Tenney, formerly Minister of Newport, and of Wethersfield, died, aged 67. Joseph Lyman, formerly High Sheriff, died, aged 80. He gave the town the lot for the Boy's High School. Dr. Charles L. Segur died, aged 85. 1848. Dr. Denniston's new Water Cure Establishment opened. June. Nine children of Benjamin Tappan, who died in 1831, aged 83, met from different States at Northampton - Benjamin, John, Arthur, Charles, Lewis, &c., at the agerage age of 68 years; all living in 1850, at the average of more than 70 - and unequalled family longevity. John Tappan gave his father's estate for a fe- male school. 1849. Dr. Munde's Water Cure. New Town Hall erected. 1850. Dr. Samuel B. Woodward died. June 22. A cenotaph erected by Dr. Daniel Stebbins to Jona- than Edwards, 100 years after his dismission. Methodist Meeting House bult. Rev. Tho. Marcy pastor. Leeds post-office established, Tho. Musgrave, post-master. Nov. 20 Philip Princeley, an Irishman, 104 years old, retain- ing his sight, and hearing, and mental powers, and able to do a little work in spinning. 1850. From 1654 to 1850, the whole number of Births, 3911; Marriages, 1538; Deaths, 4830. The record is imperfect. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Email C} page 13 Northampton EPITAPHS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Go where the ancient pathway guides, See where our sires laid down Their smiling babes, their cherished brides, The patriarchs of the town; Hast thou a tear for buried love? A sigh for transient power? All that a century left above, Go, read it in an hour." -- HOLMES. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ NORTHAMPTON. The oldest Monument in the Old Burying Ground, is about one rod west of a pine tree on the hill, at the east end of the yard. It fa- ces east, is much defaced by time, and all that is legible are the following letters and figures. CAP E G 8y D M 8 1683 or 1685 It is supposed to have been, Cap. E. Gray, [or Elisha Graves], Died May 8, 1683 or 1685. ---- THOMAS HOSMER AGED 83 yERS HE Dyed APRILL 12 1687 ---- LIEVTEN WILLIAM CLARKE AGED 81 yEARS D.Ed IVLy 19 1 90 ---- page 14 Northampton C.H. AGED 17 yEA RS WHO DyED IN IVLy ANO 1690 ---- T. H ---- LIVtENAN iHON LIMAN AGED 66 yEAR Dyed Augst the 20th 1690 ---- HERE LyETH THE BODy OF MAIOR Aaron Cook Aged Abovt 80 years WHO Dyed SEP the V ANNODOM 1690 ---- ____ ||I.K || ||____|| This stone is on the east side of the old burying yard, and is about two feet square. ---- JOSEPH LIMAN SoN oF JOHN LIMAN AGED 21 yEARS DyEd FEBRY 18 1691 ---- Mr HENRY bVRT DyEd SEPt 26 1735 AGED 75 yEAR ---- page 15 Northampton DEACON IONAthAN HUNT AGED 54 yEARS HE DyED SEPt 29 1691 ---- HER LyES - INTERD THE-BoDy oF MOS ES-LyMON WHo DyEd THE 28 oF FEB RUARY IN THE 38 yEAR oF HIS AGE IN THe yEAR 1701 ---- EXPERANC Parsons Da vghter oF EB & HA WRIGHT WH DyeD IVNE 5 INye 20ye oF HER AGE 1715 ---- Here lies intered the Body of Benjamen King, of Northampton, who dyed IANVRy 20 1718 in the 44th year of his AGE ---- WAIT ye WIFE of MoSES _______ PERSONS DyEd oN SEPt ye 9 1731 AGEd 20 yEAR ---- page 16 Northampton HERE LyETH the Body of MR John Hunt Who DyED April ye 15th A D !713 in the 45th year of His Age ---- HERE LyETH THE BODy oF SAMVEl BARTLETT who DyED oN FEBVARy 26 IN THE 73 yEAR oF HIS AGE. annodomini 1711 ---- HERE LyETH THE Body oF SARAH BARTLETT who dyed IANVRY 17 in^& yEAR oF HER AGE annodomini 1716 ---- HERE LyETH THE Body of DEACON MEDAD pVMRY WHO DyED DECEMBER 30 1716 IN THE 79 yEAR oF HIS AGE ---- KATRON SHELDon DyEd oN NOVR yE 9 1727 AGEd 16 yEAR ---- SIMEON JUDD Note, - On the east side, near the new Town tomb. ---- page 17 Northampton Herelieth Intered The Body of Deacon Samuel Allin, Who Died March ye 29th, 1739, in the 64th year of his age. Father of Joseph A. and Grandfather of Rev. Thomas A. of Pittsfield, Mass., Rev. Solomon A. of Northampton, Mass., and Rev. Moses A. of Georgia, who died at Savannah in the Revolu- tionary war. ---- IN MEMORTy oF MRs MARY ye WIFE oF MR Ebenezer Wright who died the 15 of April 1748 aged 65 yEARS ---- ========== || || || B K || || || ========== Note. - A dark colored stone about 20 inches high on the east front of the Old Burying Ground. ---- HERE LIES ye Body of MR NATH. II Curtis who died August 18 1749 * * * * * yEAR oF * * * * * ---- IN MEMORY of MR AMOS LOO mis who DIED SEPt 10th 1756 in the 25 yEAR of his AGE [Loomis entered here for archive search help.] ---- page 18 Northampton HERE Lyes THE Body of MERCY CLARK The wife of Joseph Clark, the Daughter of Ebenezer & Mary Wright Jun. who Dyed February ye 14 1735 in the 22 year of her Age. Note. -The first person that died in Northampton. west precinct. ---- Here lieth the Body of Mrs Rachel ye wife of Mr Gr D * * ark who Died Sep. 7 A D 1*49 in ye 26 year of her Age. [Clark ent. here for arch sch hlp, as it is ent. in the bk index. Also, from N'ampton Deaths-Rachel w/o Gideon 9/7/1749] ---- Here lie ye Body of Mr. Thomas Judd Who Died Decembr ye 31 Anno Dom 1749 In ye 59 yEAR of his age. ---- In Memory of Lievt John Miller who Died April 30 1758 Aged 58 years. ---- Ensign NOAH ST * * * Note. - This stone is broken, and lies on the ground near the east front of the yard. [No ST___ listed in index, only ST * * *. Poss. STrong. Future posting on pgs 45.] ---- pg 19 Northampton This in Memory of Mrs. Hannah Relick of Lieut. John Miller who Died Nov 16th 1762 In the 62 year of her Age. ---- Here is buried ye Body of Joseph Bascom son of Mr. Joseph Bascom, who died Febr 15 Anno Dom 1749-50 aged 12 years. ---- In Memory of Mr. Ebenezer Wait Died. October 4, 1775 in ye 44th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Capt Preserved Clap who died October 11 1757/8 in ye 83d year of his age. ---- NATHANIE ALEXANDER Dyed oN Noviemr ye 10 1725 AGED 49 yEAR IOHn HIS SONsS ---- page 20 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Mehetabel ye widow of Capt Preserved Clap, who died Octr 1, 1767 in ye 85 year of her age. ---- Here lies the Rev. John Hooker Who died of the small pos, 6 February, 17777, in the 49 year of his ministry. In him an excellent and cultivated genius, graceful elocution, engaging manners, and the temper of the gospel united to form an able and faithful minister, and to render him exemplary band beloved in all the relations of life. The affectionate people of his charge, in remembrance of his many amiable and christian virtues, erected this monument to his memory. ---- Her lyes Intered the body of Eunice Lyman daughter to Benjamin and Thank ful Lyman of North hampton who dyed Iune 1, 1720 in the fourteen year of her age. ---- M. L The above is on a stone about 18 inches square, the letters 3 1/2 inches. ---- AbIGAIl WIFE oF NATHl PHELPS DyED oN IaNR yE 1723/4 AGED *27 yERS. ---- page 21 Northampton HERE LyEth ye BODY oF AbIGAll ye WIFE SAMVl FAIRFEFIELD Who DyEd oN IENr XIII 1726 AGEd 27 yEAR AND PRVDENCE FAIR FIELD DyED on IENr XX 1726 AT 13 DAYS OLD. ---- Abraham Miller dyed on Febr the 7 1727 aged 58 years. ---- Sarah ye wife of Cap. Iohn Persons dyed on April ye 15 1728 age 69 years. ---- CAPt IOHN PERSONS, DyEd oN APRl ye 19 ANNOd 1728 AGd 79 yEAR. ---- Here lyeth the body of Pelatiah Holbroo k who died on the 12 Nouember 17-8. in the 22 year of his age. ---- page 22 Northampton EbENr STRONG DyED oN ye 9 oF IVNE 1725 AGED 17 yEARS. ---- Here lies Intered the body of Beni amin King of Northampton who died Ianuary 20th 1718 in the 44th year of his age. ---- Hannah wife Eliam King dyed on Oct 10 (1723) aged 27 yEAR. ---- EbENR bVRT DyE IN IVNE 1728 AT 5 YEAR oLd. ---- Mr EbENr STRONG DyEd oN Nor ye 12 1729 AGEd 59 yEAr. ---- AARON STR ONG DyEd AVGt 2 1732 AGEd 12 yEAR EbENr SON. ---- page 23 Northampton Here is intered The Body of the Rev. Mr. Solomon Stoddard A M Sometime fellow of Harvard College, Pastor of ye Church in Northampton, N.E. for near 60 years, who departed this Life 11 February 1729 and in the 86 year of his age; A Man of God, an able Minister of the New Testament, singularly qualified for that sacred Office and faithful therein; A light to the Churches in general, a peculaiar blessing to this; Eminent for the holiness of his life, as remarkable for his peace at death. ---- SAMVELL WRIGHT DyEd oN OCtr ye 7 1732 AGEd 49 yEAR SAMl SoN. ---- SARAH WIFE OF Mr SAMl WRIGHT DyEd APR; ye 4 1732/3 AGEd 76 yEAR. ---- Mr SAMl CLARK DyEd oN AVGSt ye 5 1729 AGEd NER 76 yEAR WHO bVRYd 4 SONs AND 5 DAVGHT,rs. ---- HERE LIETH THE body of LIEU,T IOHN PARSONS who died Sept 14 1746 in the 73 yEAR of HIS AGE. ---- page 24 Northampton Joseph Parsons Esq Died Nov 29 1722 or (1729) in the 83d year of age. ---- LIDIA Wife of IOSEP HAWLEY Esq who Dyd Oct 28th 1732 in ye 76 yr oF Her Age. ---- Here lyeth the Body of Lient Joseph Hawley who dyed June ye 1 A D 1735 in the 53d year of his age. ---- This Monument Erected By Joseph Clarke To the Memory of Hon Joseph Hawley Esq. who died March 10 1788 ---- Here lies Mrs. Rebeka Hawley who died Jany 2d 1766 in ye 81st year of Her age She was ye widow Mr Joseph Hawley decsd at the right hand of whom she is intered And dautr oF Revd Soll Stoddard. Earth's highest station ends in here he lies, And dust to dust concludes her noblest song. ---- EBEn EDWARDs Dyd oN OCr 11 1723 AGEd 2 yEAE. ---- {Email D} pg 25 Northampton MR. WILLIAM Judd Died May 6 1755 in the 57 year of his Age. ---- DEcon Thos Shelden Dyd oN IVAE ye 7th 1775 AGE 63 yEARS. ---- LYETH HERE THE BODy oF IOHN PARSONS ESQ who Decesed NOVEMBER ye 29 A D 1729 AGED 83 yEARS. ---- HERE LyETH THE BODy oF MRS ELISABETH PAR SONS RELiCK oF IOSEPH PARSONS ESQ wHo DyED MAy ye 11 A D 1736 AGED 89 yEARS. ---- HERE is BuRiED THE BODy oF CAPTAIN EBENEZER PARSONS who Died Jyly the 1st 1744 IN ye 69th yEAR of his AGE. ---- HERE LiES ye BO Dy oF MR MOSES PARS * * * WHO DIED IANuARy 3 1745 AGED 37 yEARS. ---- pg 26 Northampton MRSMERCy WiFE oF CAPt EBENEZER PARSONS Di- ED NOVRMb 1st 1753 AGED 68 yEARS. ---- EuNICE, DAuTr of MOSES PAR SONS DIED A PRIL 17 1755 in the 18 yEAR oF HER AGE. ---- In Memory of Mr. Benjamin Alvord who died Octo 22d 1772 aged 77 years. ---- Here Lveth the Body of GIDEON STEBBENS the Son of LEuft BEniAmin & MRS MARy STEBBENS who DyED APRIL ye 6th 1734 AGED 20 yEARS. ---- Mr. Daniel Alexander Died April 29th 1752 in his 42 year. ---- MARY PERSONS Dyd oN MAy 9 1723 AGED * * * ---- pg 27 Northampton MARy ye WIFE oF SAM PHELPS DyED oN NOVr ye 29 1729 AGd 44 yEAR. ---- HERE LIETh THE BODy oF MR SAMUEL PHELPS who Died Decembr ye 9th 1745 AGED 65 yEARS. ---- THERE LIES THE Here lieth the Body of Mr. John Body of Mrs. Sarah Alexander who Alexander who died Decembr Died November the 31st 1733 the 3d 1732 in ye 89th year in ye 83d year of his age. of her age. ---- Here lieth the Body of Mr. John Alexander who Died June 24 A D 1748-9 aged 77 years. ---- Mrs. Rebeckah Clark the daughter of Deacon Josiah and Mrs. Mary Clark who joyfully departed this life April 11th 1776 in the 22nd year of her age. 'A pious youth sleeps here in dust, 'Till raised afresh among the just, And as she loved her Saviour best In him she shall forever rest. ---- page 28 Mr Samuel | Mrs Hannah King Died | King Died December 31| February 13 A D 1733 | A D 1732/3 in ye 44th | in ye 40th year of | year of his age | her age. ---- IN MEMORYy oF MARTHA ye WIFE ITHAMER CLARK Who DIED IunE THE 27 1744 IN THE 29th yEAR oF HER AGE * * * ---- MARY PERSONS DyED oN SEP 2 1718 AGED * * * and * * * DAYS. ---- Miss Martha Daug of Lieut. Gideon Lyman died Februay 28 1753 aged 19 years ---- In Memory of Mrs Catherine Lyman Consort of Gideon Lyman Esq. who died March 15 1791 in the 90th year of her age. ---- pg 29 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Zadok Lyman who died Oct. ye 14th 1754 aged 35 years. ---- In Memory of Gideon Lyman Esq. who died April 3rd AD 1775 aged 75 years. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Clark Consort of Mr. William Clark who died Nov 25 1798 in the 75th year of her age. 'My living friends when this you view, Remember here is room for you.' 'Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are While on his breast I lean my head, And breath my life out sweetly there. ---- In Memory of Mr. Ebenezer Prescott who died in Dorchester Oct. 15th 1776 in the 60th year of his age. and of Mrs. Jerusha Prescott wife of Mr. Ebenezer Prescott who died in this Town Oct. 15th 1779 in the 56th year of her age. 'Life makes the soul dependant on the dust Death gives her wings to mount above the spheres.' ---- pg 30 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Rachel Barnard who died Dec. 11 1790 in the 61st year of her age. ---- In Memory of Captn Roger Clap who died Jan 9 Anno Dom 1762 The Memory of the Just is blessed. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Dr. Samuel Mather who died April 29th 1779 in the 74th year of his age. 'Corruption, earth and worms, Shall but refine this flesh 'Till my triumphant spirit comes, 'To put in on afresh. 'Hark from the tombs 'A doleful sound, 'Mine ears attend the cry, 'Ye living men come view the ground 'Where you must shortly lie.' ---- In Memory of Mr. Hezekiah Wright who died Sept. 21 1761 in the 67 year of his age. ---- page 31 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Esther Stoddard The virtuous wdo and Relict of the Revd Mr. Solomon Stoddard formerly Pastor of the Church in this Town who died Febry 10th AD 1736 in the 92d year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Martha Mather widow and Relict of Samuel Mather Esq. who died Dec. 2 1785 in the 78th year of her age. 'Time was like you she life possessed, 'And time shall be when you shall rest.' ---- Im Memory of Mr. Abner Barnard who died of the small pox Jan. 13 1797 it being his birth day aged 73 years. ---- HERE IS BURIED THE BODy oF MR IOHN WRIGHT WHO DIED FEB 8th 1749/8 IN THE 62 yEAR oF HIS AGE. ---- page 32 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Anne wife of Mr. Eliphaz Wright who died Jan. 11th 1785 in the 34th year of her age. BOHAN DIED Sept 13, 1784 aged 8 months Anne di- ed Jan3d 1785 A GED 2yEARS AND 11 MONTHS. ---- Mrs. HANNAH WIFE oF Mr. ABRAHAM MILLER THEN ye WIFE oF LIEVT IOHN PARSONS DECEASED DIED NOV 9 1758 AGED 77 yEARS ---- Here lies buried the Body of Mr. John Kingsley who died July 7th 1742 in the 76th year of his age. ---- Buried here ye Bodies of Jonathan & Thankful Hunt children of Deacon Jonathan Hunt who were killd by Lightning July 5 1769 In ye 15 yEAR of his age & ye 7 yEAR of her age. Death loves a Shining Mark a signal Blow, A blow which while it creates alarm, And startles Thousands with a single shaft * * * * * ---- page 33 Northampton Captain John Pomeroy who died March 3 1760 In the 32nd year OF HIS AGE DEATH and the GRAVE without any ORDER. ---- Here is buried the Body of Mrs. Sarah Kingsley who died June ye 20 1744 in the 77th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Suply ye son of Lieut Suply & Mrs. Elisabth Kings ley who died Octo ye 3d 1736 aged 20 days. ---- Here lieth the Body of Lieut John Parsons who died Sept. 4 1746 in the 73 year of his AGE. ---- IN MEMORY oF MRS PHEBE WIFE oF MR IOHN WRIGHT WHo DIED NOV 13 1753 IN HER 39 yEAR ---- page 34 Northampton In Memory of the Hon. John Stoddard Esq. who was born in Northampton Feb. 11th 1681 and died at Boston June 19th 1748 in the 67th year of his age. and entombd there And In Memory of his virtuorus wdo and Relict Mdm Prudence Stoddard who was born at Weathersfield March 4th 1699 and died at Northampton September 11th 1780 and lies here interd and of their infa- nt daughter Hannah Stoddard born on the 13th Octr 1742 and died the first of Augst following and lieth at her Mothers feet. ---- HERE LIES ye BO Dy oF MOSES PARSONS who died January 3 1745/6 aged 37 years. ---- SACRED to the MEMORY of Col. SETH POMEROY who died in the ARMY of the UNITED STATES at PEEKSKILL FEB 19th 1777 IN THE 71st yEAR OF HIS AGE Note. - The design on the Monument is two Angels with trum- pets, holding a cross, in a crown; below, swords, crossed, cannon on each side, and drum and flags with B.G. on them. ---- page 35 Northampton Mrs. Mary the widow of Ensign Ebenezer Shel don Died Nov 10 1767 In the 88th yEAR oF her AGE. ---- In Memory of Mr. Edward Baker who di- ed March 4th 1758 in ye 73d year of his age. ---- IN MEMORY of ENSIGN EBENEZER SHELDON WHO DIED MARCH ThE 18 A D 1755 AGED 77 yEAR ---- MRS ABIGAL THE Consort oF ENSIGN EBENEZER WELLS oF DEERFIELD DIED March 18 1772 AGED 80 yEARS. ---- IN MEMORY oF SuPPLY ----CLAP wHo DIED Oct 11 1784 IN THE 63 yEAR oF HIS AGE. HIS DAuGr HANNAH DIED SEP 14 1777 IN THE 9th yEAR oF HER AGE. ---- page 36 Northampton Sacred to the Memory of the Rev David Brainerd A FAITHFUL AND Laborious Missionary to the Stockbridge, Delaward, and Susquehannah Tribes of Indians who died in this Town Oct 10 1747 AE 32. ---- REV. JONATHAN EDWARDS. The American Divine, Born Oct. 5, 1703. Ordained Colleague Pastor with Rev. Solomon Stoddard, in this town, Feb. 15, 1727, Dismissed June 22, 1750. Died of Small Pox in New Jersey March 22, 1758 Rev. Thomas Chalmers, D. D. The Scotch Divine and Projector of the free Church, Died of Apoplexy, May 30, 1847, in his 67th year. "God is Love." Note. - This monument was erected June, 1850, Just 100 years after his dismissal. ---- Jerusha Daughter of Jonathan and Sarah Edwards Born April 26 1730 Died Feb 14 1747 (by mistake for 1748) I shall be satisfied when I awake in the likeness. ---- page 37 Northampton IN Memory oF MRS MARy CONSORT OF Col SETH POMEROy who died Sept 11th A D 1777 in the 72nd yEAR oF HER AGE ---- IN MEMORy oF MR MOSES KINGSLEy wHO DIED APRIL 28 1773 in ye 68 yEAR oF HIS AGE. ---- MRS MARy ye WIFE oF MR MOSES KINg- SLEy OCTOBER THE 1st SHE DIED A - D 1772 in ye 66 yEAR oF HER AGE. ---- In Memory of Mrs ELIZABETH HuNT ThE WIFE oF DEACON EbENEZER HunT who died June 5th 1777 AGED 70 yEARS. ---- HERE LIES ThE Body oF Deacon EbENEZER Hunt who died FEBRy 21 1788 in the 85th yEAR oF his AGE The Moments seize; a moment you may wish when worlds want wealth to buy. ---- page 38 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth the wife of Captn Roger Clap who died Augst 20 1767 in ye 81 yEAR oF HER AGE. ---- In Memory of Mrs Dorcas Daughtr of Mr Ebenezer & Mrs Jerusha Clark who died April 11th 1786 aged 25 year. Erected by Mr. Chauncy Curtis. ---- In Memory of Mr Ebenezer Edwards who was instantly killed by the fall of a tree on the 21st of Augst 1771 in ye 44th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Lucy Edwards widow & Relict of the late Mr Ebenezer Edwards who died August 19 1807 aged 83 years. "How few whose days amount "To three score years & ten, "And all beyond that short amount * * * * * toil and pain. ---- page 39 Northampton EXPERIENCE WRIGHT Dyd oN AVGVT ye 14 1777 a * * * NERE 6 yr oLD obADIA DAVGTER. ---- In Memory of Cap Noah Wright who died July 27 AD 1775 in the 76 year of his age. 'Life like the Solar Shadow 'Speeds away from Point 'To Point. 'Tho seeming to stand still 'Thus soon Mans hours are 'up, and we are gone. ---- In Memory of Sarah Con sort of Cap Noah Wright who died April 3d AD 1777 in the 77 year of her age. ---- This is Erected To the Memory of Mrs. Mirian Wright Consort of Ephraim Wright Esq who died Jan 2d 1774 in the 53d year of her age. ---- {Email E} page 40 Northampton Mr. Phinehas The Son of Mr. Joseph Allen died July 30 1765 in the 20th year of his age. ---- Here lies buried The Body of Jonathan the only Child of Majr Jonathan and Mrs Sarah Allen who died Sep 25 1777 in the 3d year of his age. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Majr Jonathan Allen, who was slain as he was hunting on the 7th day of Jan., 1780, Having just entered the 43d year of his age. The duties of a Son, of a Brother, and Husband, a Parent, and afaithful and brave Officer in the Continental service, were duly discharged by him. He for many years made a public profession of Christianity, and entertained an hope of a Resurrection to a glorious Immortality, which did not leave him in the nearest ap- proach to the other world. On the foot Stone: Major Jonathan Allen. Earth's highest station Ends in, "Here he lies:" And "Dust to dust" Concludes her noblest song. ---- page 41 Northampton In Memory of Joseph Allen who died Dec 30 1779 AEt 66 And of Elisabeth (Parsons) His wife who died Jan 10 1800 AEt 84. Both Exemplary and Eminent Christian. "The Memory of the Just is blessed." In respect for their virtues, the Monument is Erected by their Grandsons, Solomon and Moses Allen. ---- In Memory of Mr. Elisha Allen who died Nov 22 1796 in the 45 year of his age. "Not he who acts the greatest part, "But they who act the best, "Will be the happiest. * * * ---- Elijah Allen died Sept. 23, 1830, aged 76. Keziah, wife of E. Allen, died Jan2, 1825, AE 69. ---- Harriet Maria, daughter of Charles J. and Maria Allen, of New Haven , Con., died at Northampton, Sept. 24th, 1825, aged 16 months. ---- In Memory of William Allen, Esq. formerly of Boston, died March 11, 1825, Aged 84 years. ---- page 42 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Thankful King who died January 17th 1777 in the 35th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mr Daniel King who died June 24th 1775 in the 86th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Mary King the wife of Mr Daniel King who died Nov 22d 1773 in the 83d year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Mindful wife of Mr. Samuel Smelled of Montage who ___* * * May 10th 1775 in the 57th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Martha Stoddard the worth Consort of Solomon Stoddard Esq. who Died Oct 20 1772 aged 33. "My flesh shall slumber in the ground, "Till the last trumpet's Joyful sound, "Then burst the Chains with sweet surprise, "And in my Saviour's image rise. ---- page 43 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Eunice Stoddard the worth Consort of Solomon Stoddard Esq who died Jan 22 1797 in the 46 year of her age. "Her Saviour shall her life restore, And raise her from her dark abode, Her Flesh and Soul shall part no more, But dwell forever near her God. Let it be Remembered that David their Infant Son died April 6 1778 aged 3 Months. ---- In Memory of Solomon Stoddard, Esq. Son of John and Prudence Stoddard, who died Dec. 19, 1827, aged 94 years. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Miss Esther Stoddard, daughter of the Hon. John Stoddard, and Mrs. Prudence Stoddard, who died May 27th, 1816, in the 79th year of her age. Passing Reader, Emulate her virtues, that your Death may be tranquil as hers. ---- In Memory of Madam Sarah Hooker, Relict of the Rev. John Hooker, who after a long life of distinguished piety and usefulness, departed in peace April 5, A.D. 1817, in the 86 year of her age. Heaven owns her friends on this side death, and points them out to men a lecture silent, but of sovereign power. ---- page 44 Northampton Lydia The wife of Ensign Josiah Pomeroy Died Decembr 19 1772 in ye 63 year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Abigal Lyman wife of Mr. Joseph Lyman who died May 1st 1776 in the 75th year of her age. "The grave is that home of Man "Where dwells the Multitude. ---- In Memory of Mr. Joseph Lyman who died March 30th 1763 in ye 64th year of his age. "This shall our mouldering members teach, "What now our senses learn, For dust and ashes loudest preach "Man's infinite concern. ---- Sacred to the memory of Mr.Elisha Lyman who departed this life August 13th 1798 Being in the 65th year of his age. "Man departs this earthly scene, "Ah! never to return "No second Spring shall ere revive "The ashes of the urn. ---- page 45 Northampton Mrs. Hannah King Died February ye 13 AD 1732 in ye 40th year of her age. ---- Mr Samuel King Died December 31 AD 1737 in ye 44th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Ensign Noah Strong who Died June 4th AD 1783 in the 74th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Mary the wife of Ensign Noah Strong who Died March 16 1771 in ye 66 year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Martha Clark Relict of Mr Elihu Clark who died March 28th 1795 in the 63rd year of her age. "Jesus saith unto her, I am the Resurrection and the life." ---- page 46 Northampton Sacred to the Memory of Mr Selah Wright who died Dec 17 1786 AEt 64 years. Also In Memory of Mrs Esther Wright Relict of Mr Selah Wright who died August 11 1815 AEt 90 years. ---- In Memory of Capt John Baker who di ed Janr 8th 1762 in the 81 year of his age. ---- In Memory of Capt John Baker who died February 3d 1802 in the 87th year of his age. 'Why should we mourn departed friends, Or shake at death's alarm, 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To call them to his arms.' ---- Mrs. Rebeckah the Consort of Captain John Baker died June 28th 1774 in the 87th year of her age. ---- page 47 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Strong who died April 19th 1797 in the 89th year of his age. "The saints are freed from toil and strife, 'And present with the Lord, 'The labours of their mortal life, 'End in a large reward.' ---- In Memory of Mrs Elisabeth the wife of Ensign Jonathan Strong who died June 25 1758 aged 48 years & 17 days. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Doct William Mather who died April 10th AD 1775 in the 33d year of his age. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Eunice Mather wife of Mr Elisha Mather who died Sept 26th 1776 in the 38th year of her age. 'Her Body here entombed in dust, 'Her pious soul is gone we trust, 'Among the assembly of the just.' ---- page 48 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Elisha Mather who died March 22, 1807 aged 67 years. ---- The Body of Jemimi Lyman widow of the late Capt William Lyman is here deposited. She was born in Northampton November 1726 & died Feby 1785 in the 59th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Deacon Ebenezer Pomeroy who died April the 22nd 1774 in ye 77th yEAR oF his age. ---- In Memory of Mr Caleb Strong who died Feb 13 AD 1776 in the 66th year of his age. 'Man's home is in the grave' 'Here dwells the multitude,' 'We gaze around, we read, their monuments,' 'We sigh, and while we sigh, we sink.' --- In Memory of Mrs Phebe Strong the relict of Mr 'Caleb Strong' who died Jan 5 An Dom 1802. We loved but not enough the gentle hand that reared us, Gladly would we now read that softest Friend, a Mother, Whose mild converse and faithful council we in vain regret. ---- page 49 Northampton In Memory of Mrs Thankful Lewis Consort of Mr Nathan Lewis of Farmington who died Sept. 18th 1773, in ye 95th year of her age. ---- Here lies intered the remains of Col. Seth Hunt who died Dec 28th, 1779, AEtat 31. 'Why all this toil for triumphs of an hour, What, tho' we wade in wealth, or soar in fame, Earth's highest station ends, in 'here he lies,' And dust to dust concludes her noblest song.' ---- Here lies intered The Body of Mr John Hunt who died Jany 9th 1788, in the 73d year of his age. Also, Mrs Esther his wife died March 19, 1787, in the 65th year of her age. They exhibited bright patterns of all the conjugal Parental and social virtues. They adorned the doctrines of God our Saviour by pious and holy lives, and died in hopes of a glorious immortality. 'Teach me O parent from on high, Like them to live, like them to die.' ---- In Memory of Mrs. Mary Parsons, wife of Lieut. William Parsons who died Nov. 22, 1759, in ye 66 year of her age. ---- page 50 Northampton Sacred to the Memory of Lieut William Parsons who died August the 7th AD. 1768, in the 78th year of his age. While living men my tomb do view, Remember well here is room for you. ---- In Memory of Mr. Jonathan Hall, who died Nov. 17, 1776, in the 44th year of his AGE. ---- In Memory of Capt. William Lyman who died March 13th, 1774, in the 59th year of his age. "The wise and the just, the pious and the brave, "Live in their death, and flourish in the grave." ---- In Memory of Mrs Elizabeth wife of Deac Ebenezer Pomeroy who died June 10, 1782, in the 82 yEAR of HER AGE ---- In Memory of Mr Isaac Garnsey who died Feby ye 16, 1767, in ye 26 year of his age. "Christ's dying saints * * * * * * ---- page 51 Northampton This Monument is erected in Memory of Mr. Quartus Pomeroy, who died November 5th, 1803, Aged 68 years. Rest here blest saint till from his throne The morning break and pierce the shade. ---- Here lies the Body of Mrs Achsa Turner Consort of Mr David Turner who departed this life Dec 15, 1790, in the 25th year of her age. Also Sofia Turner Their daughter who died Aug 7, 1790, aged 3 months and 19 days. ---- Mrs. Anna wife of Mr. Joseph Clarke, died on the 22nd of May, Anno Dom 1776, aged 23 years and 7 Months. ---- In Memory of Mr Timothy Wright, who died Nov. 30, 1764, in the 45 year of his age. Also of Mrs Elizabeth Relict of Mr Timothy Wright, who died Jan 17, 1815, in the 90th year of her age. --- page 52 Northampton In Memory of Noah Wright, who died March 19, 1816, aged 41 years. 'O glorious hour, O blest abode, 'I shall be near and like my God, 'And flesh, and sense, no more control 'The sacred sorrows of my soul.' ---- In Memory of Mr James Hulbert, who died April 10, 1767, in the 8th year of his age. ---- In Memory of Mrs Mary, the wife of Mr James Hulbert, who died June 17, 1760, in the 63 year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Phebe Pomeroy, wife of Mr. Quartus Pomeroy who died May 30th Anno Dom 1776 in the 41st year of her age. The Parent kind, whose bounty caused the poor to smile, the obliging neighbour, faithful friend, leaves here her dust to sleep awhile in peace, she liv'd in peace, she dy'd and rests in hope to live again, when Christ her Lord, comes glorify'd to raise his saints, with him to reign. ---- In Memory of Supply Clap, who died June 20th 1800 in the 34th year of his age. Friends and Physicians could not save This mortal body from the grave, Nor can the grave confine it here When Jesus calls it must appear. ---- page 53 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Lucretia Clap, wife of Mr. Supply Clap, who died Sep 20th, 1795, in the 26th year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Rachel Pomeroy, Relict of Mr. Quartus Pomeroy, who died with an unshaken faith in Jesus, Nov. 18, 1826, AEt 80 years. ---- In Memory of Mr. Ezra Clark who died July 19, 1788, in the 73rd year of his age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Martha Clark, Consort of Mr. Ezra Clark who died Sept. 9, 1803, aged 86 years. ---- Clarissa, wife of Daniel Stebbins, Born June 4th, 1767, Deceased Feburary 26th, 1820, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. ---- ______________ ||____S. I._____|| This Stone is near the Town tomb on the east side of the Bury- ing ground about 2 1/2 feet high. ---- page 54 Northampton C E N O T A P H of D A N I E L S T E B B I N S. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rowland Stebbins. Month. day. year AGE. Died in Northampton " " Dec. 14, 1671. 77 The following descendants died in Springfield. Thomas, Eldest Son of Rowland Sept. 23 1683, 73. My G. G. G. G. F. The first Joseph Son of Thomas Died Oct. 15, 1628, 78. G. G. G. F. The second Joseph Drowned 1721, 47. G. G. F. The third Joseph Died March 8, 1793, 88. G. F. His wife Mary, Died Jan. 9, 1803, 88. G. M. The fourth Joseph Died April 1819, 82. F. His wife Eunice Died Nov. 22, 1818, 78. M. Rowland Stebbins the supposed ancestor of all the name in America, came from the west of England to Springfield with his Sons John and Thomas about 1636, - removed to Northampton, and there died. 1671. Daniel Stebbins of the 6 generation from Thomas was Born April 2, 1766. ---- {Email F} page 55 Northampton In Memory of Capt. Joseph Cook, who died June 23, 1788, in the 62 year of his age. 'Behold and see as you pass by, 'As you are now so once was I, 'As I am now, so you must be, 'Prepare to die, and follow me. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Lydia Cook widow and Relict of Capt. Joseph Cook, who died March 6th, 1814, in the 79 year of her age. ---- In Memory of Mr. Asa Wright, who died Nov. 28th, 1786, in the 46th year of his age. 'Man's home is in the grave, 'There dwell the multitude, 'We gaze around, we read their Monuments, 'We sigh, and while we sigh we sink.' ---- Timothy Edwards Dwight, son of Josiah and Rhoda Dwight, Died January 22d, 1807, aged 7 years. ---- Francis Henry, son of Josiah and Caroline Dwight, 'who died at sea' July 23, 1812 aged 22 years. ---- page 56 Northampton Clarissa doughtier of Josiah and Rhoda Dwight, died Nov. 12, 1820, aged 3 years. ---- Caroline Williams, daughter of Josiah and Rhoda Dwight, died Dec. 19, 1813, aged 15 years. ---- In Memory of Miss Margarette Dwight, Died Sept. 5, 1845, aged 41. 'Father I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me, where I am.' Erected by pupils of the Gothic Seminary to the memory of a much loved teacher. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Eli P. Ashmun, At various times a Member of the Councils of the State and Nation, by his native force of Mind, Industry, and probity, he had obtained publick regard, professional eminence and domestick affection, and at the close of life he exhibited the humility and pious submission of a disciple of Christ. He was born June 24, 1770, and died May 10, 1819, in the 49th year of his age. Why lingers hope around the silent dead, There is another and a better world. ---- page 57 Northampton Sophia W. Ashmun, eldest daughter of Eli P. Ashmun, and Lucy his wife, was born Dec. 11, 1802, died Aug. 27, 1820, in the 18th year of her age. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Orpha Ashmun, youngest daughter of Justice Ashmun, Esq. of Blandford. And Keziah his wife who died Aug 17, 1814, aged 28. ---- Joseph Mamanach Died May ye * * 1767, aged 40 years. Note. - Sally Mammanash, a pious woman, her daughter is liv- ing, aged 86, the only Indian in Northampton. Her mother was the sister of Samson Occom, the celebrated Indian preacher. ---- David Turner, Died Fer. 11, 1803. aged 39. Electa, His 2d wife Died April 2, 1850, aged 83. ---- In memory of Mr. Elias Mann, who died May 12th, 1825, in the 75th year of his age. Also 5 Children. 'The Memory of the just is blessed.' ---- page 58 Northampton Asenath, Relict of Elias Mann, Died April 22, 1842, aged 78. ---- Justin Cook, Died Nov. 1, 1801. aged 40. Mary, his widow, Died Jan. 15, 1838, aged 74. ---- Here lies Miranda Williams, the daughter of Rev. Solomon and Mrs Mary Williams, who died December 25th, 1815, in the 24th year of her age. 'My Spirit looks to God alone, 'My Rock and refuge is his throne; 'In all my fears, in all my straits, 'My Soul for his salvation waits.' ---- In Memory of Mrs. Mary Williams, Relict of Rev. Solomon Williams, Born Sept. 10, 1756. Died Feb. 7, 1842, AE 85 yrs. 5 mos. 'And he saith unto me, write, blessed are they which are called unto the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.' ---- page 59 Northampton Julia, daughter of Rev. Solomon Williams, died March 10, 1849, aged 65 years. 'And to her was granted, that she should be arrayed in fine lin- en clean and white.' ---- Miss Rebecca Parsons, died Jan. 18, 1828 aged [printer's ink smudge yr. pos. 1823] 51 years. 'Unveil they bosom faithful tomb, 'Take this new treasure to thy trust, 'And give their sacred relicks, room 'To slumber in the silent dust.' ---- Lemuel Clark, Died May 27, 1837 aged 73 ---- In Memory of Mrs. Lucretia Clark, wife of Mr. Lemuel Clark, who died Nov. 20, 1823, aged 55 years. 'Stranger, if by chance or feeling led, 'Upon this hallowed turf thy foot-steps tread, 'Turn from the contemplation of this sod, 'And think on her whose spirit rests with God.' ---- In Memory of Capt. Joseph Cook who died Feb. 14, 1814 in the 50th year of his age 'Friends nor Physicians could no save, 'This Mortal body from the grave.' ---- page 60 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Cook, who died July 12, 1825, aged 34 years. ---- In Memory of Deacon Noah Cook, who died Jan. 6, 1773, in ye 85 year of his age. ---- Seth Dickinson Clark, died Nov. 1 1816, aged 7 years. Lemuel Coleman Clark, Died Aug 9, 1807, aged 1 month, children of Mr Lemuel and Mrs. Lucretia Clark. ---- Elijah Cook, died July 1, 1827, aged 57 years. ---- Here lies Intered, The Body of Mrs. Abigail, wife of Decn. Noah Cook, who died Dec. 27, 1766. in ye 75 year of her age. ---- Rev. Wm. M. Doolittle, aged 27, Pastor of the Baptist Church Northampton, Died Feb. 12, 1842. 'Weep not my friends, weep not for me, all is well, 'All now is peace and joy divine, 'And heaven and glory now are mine, 'O hallelujah to the Lamb, all is well.' I'll have fought the good fight, 'I have kept the faith.' ---- page 61 Northampton Emeline Cook, daughter of Mr. Elijah and Mrs. Esther Cook, died Dec 25, 1818, aged 8 years. 'My parents dear weep not for me, 'When in the yard my grave you see: 'My time was short and blest was He 'That call'd me to eternitie.' ---- Enos, The son of Mr. Aaron Cook, Died Oct 31, 1771 Aged 13 years and 8 months.. ---- Hannah, Wife of Enos Cook, Died Oct. 4, 1840, aged 61. ---- JOHN LA NKTON DyEd oN IENr ye 26 1728 Agd 46 yEaR. [Lankton entered here for archive research.] ---- Zeruah wife of William Clark, Jun. Died June 5, 1842, aged 46 years. ---- Charlotte, Daughter of William and Zeruah Clark, Died Aug 14, 1845, AE 20 years. ---- page 62 Northampton Charles Starkweather, Esq. died July 9th 1843, aged 84, Roxana his wife Died Jan. 5, 1847, aged 77. ---- This Stone is erected to the Memory of Mrs. Patty Starkweather, wife of Mr. Charles Starkweather, who died May 9th 1804, aged 42 years. 'The dust returns to dust The Soul remains secure in her existence.' ---- _____________ || || || T O D D. || ||___________|| ---- William Todd, Died June 23, 1846, AE 67. ---- Mrs. Mary, wife of Mr. Phineas Parsons, Died Aug 8, 1823, in the 70th year of her age. As a wife and mother few have excelled her in the tender solic- tiude for the happiness of her family. 'Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.' ---- page 63 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Phineas Parsons, who Died Feb. 7, 1825, aged 57 years. ---- Mr. Phineas Parsons Junr. Died Feb. 23, 1818, aged 31 years. By his amiable disposition he was endeared to the domestic cir- cle, an affectionate Husband, a tender Father, a dutiful Son, and a pleasant Brother. ---- Miss Nancy Parsons, Died April 21, 1811, AE 28 years. She early professed her faith in Christ, and exemplified the chris- tian character in the various relations and circumstances of life. 'Mourning friends adieu, Here I retire from mortal sight to see my Saviour face to face.' ---- Nancy, wife of Benjn. North, Born Jan. 2, 1807, Died Sep. 2, 1844, 'Jacob set a pillar on Rachels grave.' Hannah Annetta, daughter of Ben and Nancy North, died Jan. 10, 1841, AE 3 years and 8 mo. Also an Infant, Born Feb 28, Died March 6, 1842. ---- In Memory of Miss Abigal Graves, Who died Jan. 16, 1819, Aged 31 years. 'The wintery blasts of death kill not the buds of virtue. No, they spread beneath the heavenly beams of brighter Suns, through endless ages, into higher powers.' ---- page 64 Northampton In Memory of Elisha Graves, Who died April 11, 1826, Aged 68 years. ---- Catherine, Relict of Mr. Elisha Graves, Died June 20, 1833, Aged 79. ---- In Memory of Mr. Edward Graves, Son of Mr. Elisha and Mrs. Catherine Graves, Who died Sept. 28, 1823, In the 25th year of his age. 'Death cannot make our souls afraid, 'If God be with us there, 'We may walk through the darkest shade, 'And never yield to fear.' ---- In Memory of Mr. Daniel Warner, who died Feb. 29, 1812, aged 57 years. Also Mrs. Phoebe Warner, Consort of Mr. Daniel Warner, died March 20, 1817, aged 57 years. ---- Sophia H. Lyman, Widow of Hon. J.H.Lyman, and daughter of Judge Hinckley, Died April 6, 1839, Aged 51 years. ---- page 65 Northampton In Memory of Jonathan H. Lyman, An enterprising and useful Citizen, of high intellectual Powers, and accomplished education, Who Died distinguished alike by private affection and Public Regard, Nov. 3, 1825. ---- William Bolter, Born Feb. 11, 1766, Died April 27, 1841. ---- John Breck Esq., Died Feb. 26, 1827, aged 56 years. "Great day of dread decision and despair, 'At thought of thee each sublunary wish 'Lets go it eager grasp, and drops the world, 'And catches at each reed of hope on heaven.' ---- This Humble Stone Is erected Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Electa Breck, wife of Mr. John Breck, who departed this life April 16, 1800, in the 31st year of her age. 'Few are our days, those few we dream away, 'Sure is our fate, to moulder in the clay, 'Rise Immortal Soul above thine earthly fate, 'Time yet is thine, but soon it is too late.' ---- "Clarissa," wife of John Breck, Esq. Died at "Hartford, Con.," Dec. 6th, 1831, AE 53. ---- page 66 Northampton In Memory of Mr. Theodore Breck, Son of the late Robert Breck, Esq., and Mrs. Rachel Breck, who died February 17th, 1805, aged 23 years. 'Nipp'd by the chilling hand of death, 'A lovely flower here withering lies, 'The Mortal part is lodg'd beneath, 'The Spirit mounted to the skies.' ---- This Humble Stone Is erected to the Memory of Mrs. Sarah Pomeroy, the wife of Capt. Seth Pomeroy, who died Aug 10th, 1801, aged 26 years. Also their Infant, aged 14 days. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Sarah Hunt, wife of Doct. Ebenezer Hunt, who died August 12th, 1803, aged 59 years. 'How populous, how vital is the grave, 'This is Creation's Melancholy vault, 'Where change shall be no more.' ---- Hon. Ebenezer Hunt, M.D., died Decr 26, A. D. 1820, aged 76 years. A life devoted to the faithful discharge of Public Offices, Pro- fessional duties, and Domestic Charities, adorned with Christian graces, and cheered by Christian hopes, speaks his Eulogy, and constitutes his Memorial, "Hic Requiescit." ---- Abner Hunt, Born Aug 27, 1768, Died Aug 20, 1841. ---- page 67 Northampton Sarah, Wife of Abner Hunt, Born Sept. 16, 1772, Died March 4, 1827. ---- In Memory of Wm. King Hunt, Son of Doct. Ebenezer and Mrs. Sarah Hunt, who died Jany 27th, 1795, in the 17th year of his age. 'This gloomy prison waits for you, 'When ere the summons come.' ---- In Memory of Miss Elisabeth Hunt, Daughter of Doct. Ebenezer and Mrs. Sarah Hunt, who died Feby 8th, 1797, aged 14 years. 'Be ye also ready.' ---- In Memory of Mr. William Clark, who died Dec. 29, 1807, aged 87 years. 'The memory of the Just shall be blessed.' ---- Died April 7, 1789, Mr. Josiah Clark, AETAT 92. He was the youngest of 6 sons and 5 daughters, and survived them; from the 5 sons have descended 1158 lineal heirs, 925 were living at his death. 'With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.' ---- In Memory of Mrs. Mary Clark, wife of Deacon Josiah Clark, who died March 3, 1797, in the 72 year of her age. 'My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my portion forever.' ---- page 68 Northampton In Memory of Deacon Josiah Clark, who died Nov. 16, 1808, in the 88th year of his age. 'Our Fathers where are they? and the prophets do they live forever?' ---- Benjamin Tappan, Died January 29, 1831, aged 83 years, George an infant son Died Oct., 1793. 'Jesus said unto her I am the resurrection and the life, He that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live, and whoso- ever liveth and believeth in me shall never die, believeth thou this?' ---- Mrs. Sarah Tappan, wife of Benjamin Tappan, Esq. Died March 26, 1826, aged 78. 'Blessed are the dead, that died in the Lord, for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.' ---- Solomon Williams, Born July 25, 1752, Lived as Pastor of the church of Christ, In Northampton, 56 years and 5 months. His Spirit Ascended in sweet peace to the Upper Sanctuary on the morning of the Sabbath, Nov. 9, 1834. ---- page 69 Northampton In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Phoenix, wife of Alexander Phoenix, and daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Tappan, who died May 30, 1819, aged 28 years. In her death the church of Christ to which she united herself at the early age of sixteen, has lost an exemplary member; the poor a kind and sympathzing Friend; the social circle a bright ornament, and her surviving relatives an example of loveliness and excellence, in all the duties and relations of private life which will be long and most affectionately remembered. ---- Joseph, son of Caleb, and Hepzibah Hannum, Died April 15th, 1847, aged 22. 'Let not you heart be troubled; ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.' ---- 'HOPE' Eliza Anne, wife of John Hannum, Died Aug. 24, 1849, aged 35. "As a vision, as a dream of the night, "The last ray of sunlight upon the wave, "So fades all earthly hopes. "Beautiful but Oh! how transitory "Let us not cling to things of earth, "For all that is earthly fades away, "But seek some more substantial treasures, "Even those that shall endure forever." ---- Sophia, daughter of Mr. Spencer and Mrs. Sophia Clark, Died Sep 20, 1832, aged 1 year and 8 months. ---- {Email G} page 70 Northampton Sarah J. Breed, wife of Rev. Wm. Allen, Died Feb. 25, 1848, aged 58 years. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.' ---- Ellen Wheelock, only child of Rev. John Wheelock Allen, Died June 27, 1841, aged 8 months. ---- William, son of Rev. J. W. Allen, of Wayland, Died Sep. 7, 1842, aged 4 1/2 months. ---- Charles Rice, son of Rev. J. W. Allen, Died Dec. 20, 1849, aged 2 1/2 months. ---- Maria, daughter of Rev. E. Hopkins, Died Sept. 1, 1843, aged 9 days. ---- [The following is on the grave stone of Wm. Allen, another child of Rev. E. Hopkins.] Willie, Born Jan. 2, 1845, God took him April 9, 1848. "He shall have thee, my own, my beautiful, my undefiled, and thou shalt be His child." ---- ____________ || || || H U N T || ||____________|| 'Not Lost but gone before.' ---- page 71 Northampton Martha H. Hunt, Born April 7, 1825, Died April 5, 1847. ---- Ebenezer Hunt, Born March 11, 1775, Died June 9, 1835. ---- Maria L. Hunt, Born May 13, 1813 Died Nov. 10, 1844. ---- John Hunt, Born Feb. 20, 1821, Died April 16, 1823. ---- Samuel H. Hunt, Born June 12, 1819, Died April 23, 1845. ---- David Hunt, M.D. Counselor M. M. S. Died July 8, 1837, AE 64. ---- Wealthy Hunt, wife of David Hunt, Died Sept 25, 1838, AE 61. ---- Frances A. Hunt, Died Aug 24, 1838, AE 20. ---- In Memory of Wealthy Hunt, Daughter of Mr. David and Mrs. Wealthy Hunt, who died Aug 24, 1802, aged 3 years. ---- page 72 Northampton ________________ || HENSHAW || || FAMILY TOMB || ||________________|| Hon Samuel Henshaw, Died at Northampton, March 11 th, 1809. AE LXV. YRS. Francis Aurelia, Wife of Hon. C. A. Dewey, Died at Williamstown, July 20th, 1821, AE XXIV. YRS. Eliza, Daughter of Hon. Samuel and Martha Henshaw, Died Feb. 20th, 1823, AE XXIX YRS. Louisa Augusta, Wife of Dr. Charles Beck, Died Feb. 23, 1830, AE XXX YRS. Martha, Relict of Hon. Samuel Henshaw, Died May 27th, 1842, AE LXXXVI. YRS and 11 months. ---- _________________ || ANSEL WRIGHT'S || || FAMILY TOMB || ||_________________|| Children of Ansel Wright. Elizabeth M. C. Wright, Died April 1, 1838, aged 10 years. Asahel Wright, Died Sept. 10, 1840, aged 4 years. Asahel Wright, Died Feb. 3, 1844, aged 3 years. Henry Wright, Died Dec. 8, 1845, aged 1 year and 8 months. Harriet Wright, Died Dec. 5, 1849, aged 5 years and 8 months. ---- page 73 Northampton Elizabeth, wife of Ansel Wright, died Sept. 10th, 1848, aged 44 years. ---- In Memory of Mary, the wife of Nathaniel Edwards, who died Sept. 16th, 1819, in the 69th year of her age. 'Life how short, 'Eternity how long. ---- Mr. Nathaniel Edwards, Died March 13, 1832, aged 82. ---- In Memory of Capt'n James Dickenson, who died July 12th a824, in the 45th year of his age. 'All, All, is right by God ordained or done, who but God re- sumed the Friends He Gave.' ---- This Monument is erected to the Memory of Mr. Job White, who departed this life Feb. 12, 1807, aged 54 years. also of Lewis White, their son who Died January 24, 1804, aged 17 years. ---- page 74 Northampton Elizabeth, daughter of William and Rebecca Edwards, died Jan 29, 1807, aged 1 Month. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Josiah Dickenson, who died Jan. 17, 1812, aged 62 years. "One eye on death, and one full fixed on heave, becomes a mortal and immortal man." ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Wealthy Dickenson wife of Mr. Josiah Dickenson who died June 23, 1812, aged 59 years. "Heaven gives us Friends to bless the present scene, resumes them to prepare us for the next." ---- In Memory of Seth Hopkins Dickenson who died March 21st, 1805, aged 23 years. ---- In Memory of Caroline Dickenson, who died November 7, 1810, aged 24 years. 'This is the end of man, prepare for it, prepare to die and meet your God.' ---- Mr. Cotton Dickenson, died Jan. 21, 1826, aged 72 years. ---- page 75 Northampton Olive, wife of Cotton Dickenson, died Sept. 10, 1844. aged 89. ---- Asahel Pomeroy, Esq. died March 22, 1833, in the 84th year of his age. ---- Mrs. Hannah Pomeroy wife of Asahel Pomeroy, died Sep 28th 1812, aged 58 years. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Susannah, wife of Asahel Pomeroy, who died January 26, 1826, aged 69 years. ---- Here is intered The Body of Mrs. Miriam Pomeroy, Consort of Mr. Asahel Pomeroy, who died July 10th 1793, in the 44st year of her age. "A consort tender and a parent dear, "To none a enemie, to all sincere, "She joyed with good, the needy to supply, "And wipe the fading drops from miseries eye, "The balm of consolation to impart, "And heal the bruises of the broken heart, "Cheerfully she lived, and on the bed of death "Kissing submisively the rod, "She yielded up her breath." ---- Lucretia Pomeroy, Daughter of Asahel Pomeroy, Died Sep. 22, 1847 ---- page 76 Northampton Sacred To the Memory of Miss Judith Pomeroy, Daughter of Mr. Asahel and Mrs. Miriam Pomeroy, who died Jan 20th 1804 AEt 20 years. ---- In Memory of David L. Dewey, who died in Northborough, Feb. 15, 1821, aged 32 years. "Our days are as the grass, Or like the morning flower, If one sharp blast sweeps o'er the field They wither in an hour." ---- In Memory of Mr. Luther Hunt, who died Aug 28th 1817, aged 46 years. "Heaven gives us friends to bless the present scene, "Resumes them to prepare us for the next." ---- Four children of Mr. Luther, and Mrs. Eunice Hunt. Luther, died Dec. 4th, 1825, aged 11 years. Medad, died Sept 16, 1802, aged 3 years. Two Infants died Oct. 23, 1801. ---- Susan, daughter of Luther and Eunice Hunt, Born May 7th, 1813, Died Dec. 28, 1832. ---- pg 77 Northampton Frederick Hunt, Died Oct. 9, 1831, AE 33 years. ---- To the dear Memory of Mrs. Abigal Lyman, Consort of Erastus Lyman, Esq. who died Feb 18th 1803, AEt 24. "She was a woman with lively good sense and ease, "And always sure her friends to please, "For every social virtue form'd." Possessed of an amiable disposition, with a cultivated mind and understanding, charity and all the delicate virtues, of her sex. In a time of youth and health, she dedicated herself by a public and solemn covenant to the service of the Blessed God, and in his presence as her friends have reason to believe, her unembodied Spirit now adores and is happy. ---- In Memory of Mr. John King, who died May 14, 1806, in the 77th, year of his age. ---- In Memory of Mrs. Rachel King, wife of Mr. John King, who died June 14th, 1798, in the 56th year of her age. ---- Mrs. Hannah W. Flint, wife of J. H. Flint, Died June 16, 1821, aged 34 years. ---- pg 78 Northampton This erected to The Memory of Ephraim Wright, Esq. who died Jan. 25th, 1794, in the 82d year, of his age. "Both old and young who view this tomb, "Remember here for you is room." ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Henry Lyman, Merchant of Montreal, son of the late Elisha Lyman of this town, who died at Burlington, Vt. Sept 20, 1809, AEtat 21 years. ---- Died March 24, 1820, Moses Wright, Esq aged 68 years. In the various relations of domestic life he was constant, faithful, and affectionate. As a citizen, he was beloved and respected by an extensive acquaintance, as a professor of the religion of Jesus Christ, his example was worthy of imitation. 'Tis but few whose days amount to three score years and ten.' ---- In Memory of Mrs. Dorothy Hinckely, who died Aug 26, 1802, in the 44th, year of her age. The occupation dearest to her heart was to encourage goodness, and her eye was meek and gentle, a smile played on her lips, and in her speech was heard maternal sweetness, dignity and love. ---- page 79 Northampton Hon. Samuel Hinckley, Died June 15, 1840, aged 83. ---- In Memory of Dolly Ann Hinckley the daughter of Samuel Hinckley, Esq. and Mrs. Dorothy his wife, who died Sept 6th, 1801, aged 2 years and 6 months. ---- In Memory of Dolly Hinckley, Daughter of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Dolly Hinckley, who died Jan. 28th, 1798, aged 2 years. ---- Here lies the body of Phebe Elizabeth Hinckley, daughter of Samuel Hinckley, Esq. and Dorothy his wife, who died Sep. 1st, 1801, aged 11 Months. ---- George Hinckely, son of Samuel and Dorothy Hinckley, died Sep. 22d, 1818, in the 28th, year of his age. He was educated a Yale College, and had commenced the prac- tice of Law, in the midst of the most flattering prospects of hap- piness to himself and usefulness to other. Disease arrested his progress and Death removed him from his friends, who loved him living and will continue to lament him until memory shall be lost in oblivion. Vive, memor, quam Sis acvi brevis. ---- page 80 Northampton Thomas Lyman, died April 15, 1845, AE 88. ---- Miss Parces Lyman, died April 19, 1826, AEt 55 years. ---- In Memory of Hon. Elijah H. Mills, Distinguished for a long succession of years, by his ability and eloquence at the bar, his enlightened patriotism, and his extensive beneficial influence as a member of the state and national govern- ments. who died in the faith of the Gospel, May 5th, 1829, AEt 52. ---- Sacred to the Memory of Mrs Sarah Mills, wife of Elijah Hunt Mills, Esq. and daughter of the Hon. Ebenezer Hunt and Mrs. Sarah Hunt, who died Oct. 2d, 1902, in the 23d year of her age. 'The soul looks through the gloomy portals of the grave, 'To happier scenes of Immortality.' ---- In Memory of George Francis, son of Elijah Hunt Mills, and Harriet his wife, who died May 25th, 1827, in the 6th year of his age. 'Weep not for those whom the veil of the tomb, In Life's happy morning hath hid from our eyes, Ere sin threw a blight o'er the Spirits young bloom, Or earth had profaned, what was born for the skies.' ---- page 81 Northampton Here are intered The remains of Lewis Burler 2d son of Simeon and Mary Butler, who died Feb 16, 1818, aged 18. "Weep not for me my dangers all are past, I've run the race and gained the goal at last, I've left the cumbrous load of flesh behind. * * * ---- In Memory of Mary Ann Butler, eldest child of Simeon and Mary Butler, who died Sep. 23d, 1802, in the 8th year of her age. Emblem of innocence thy placid mind knew no rough passion, nor a though unkind. Bright were our hopes, we mourn to find them vain but God is just and * * * * * ---- Edward Butler, Died July 13, 1849, aged 52. ---- William Butler, Died March 9, 1831, aged 68 years. ---- Mary, Third daughter of Mr. William and Mrs. Huldah Butler, died July 3d, 1800, aged 8. ---- William, son Mr. William and Brs. Huldah Butler, Died Sept 7th, 1802, aged 15 Months.