Thursday, November 4, 2010

Gravestone of the Day: Chester Williams

Chester Williams, 1755, Hadley, MA
Here Rests ye Body of ye Rd.
Mr. CHESTER WILLIAMS,
In whom bright Parts, Solid Lear-
ning, unfeigned Piety, happy Elocution,
universal Benevolence, Hospitality,
& Christian Love, combined to form
the exemplary Pastor, ye kind Husband,
the tender Parent, the delightful
Companion, and the faithful Friend;
Who departed this life Octr. ye 13th
1755 36 [AEtatis Suae]

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