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Unique Gravestones
While all pre-industrial revolutions are unique in that they were handmade, some of the designs are, well, more unique than others. The gravestones on this page have no others like them that I've seen. Sophia Nurse In Memory of Sophia Nurse, daughtr. of Mr Jona. & Mrs. Ruth Nurse who died July 19th 1795 in the 3d year of her age. Old South Burying Ground Bolton, MA Carved by the Park family Sophia Nurse Silas Whitcomb In Memory of Silas Whitcomb son of Lieut. Asa & Mrs. Sara
Caroline Bigelow
Jan 101 min read


Rev. Thomas Clark
Rev. Clark was born in Cambridge, MA to Rev. Jonas and Elizabeth Clark. Rev. Jonas Clark was the Ruling Elder of the Puritan Church in Massachusetts Bay. Rev. Thomas Clark He graduated from Harvard in 1670 and moved to Chelmsford soon after to assist Reverend John Fiske. During King Philip’s War he served as a chaplain of the local army for seven weeks and was paid 6 Pounds for his services. In 1677/8 he was asked to become the Minister in Chelmsford. He was ordained in 1679.
Caroline Bigelow
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Samuel and Mary Bigelow
Samuel and Mary (Flagg) Bigelow of Waltham, MA
Caroline Bigelow
Nov 29, 20251 min read
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