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The Life From The Roots blog topics have changed several times since I began this blog in 2009. I initially wrote only about the family history I had been working on for 20 years. Years later, I was into visiting gardens, historical homes, churches, libraries that had genealogical collections, historical societies, war memorials, and travel/tourism places. I also enjoy posting autographs and photos of famous people I've met or have seen.

Along with my New England roots, other areas include New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.

Please check out the labels on the right side for topics (please note, they need work). Below the labels and pageviews is a listing of my top nine posts, according to Google. Four of them pertain to Lowell, MA. These posts change often because they are based on what people are reading.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Tombstone Tuesday - Manassah Cutler and Mary Balch

Manasseh Cutler
Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Essex Co., Massachusetts

Born:  May 13, 1742, Killingly, Windham Co., Connecticut
Died:  July 28, 1823, Hamilton, Essex Co., Massachusetts

Manassah Cutler and his wife, Mary Balch were my 4th great-grandparents.

Written on top of his tomb.
"Rev. Manasseh Cutler L.L.D.
He died July 28, 1823,
in the 81st year of his age.
He was beloved for his domestic and
social virtues. His talents were of a
high order. He was eminent for his
Botanical, Medical, Political and
Theological knowledge. He was a
member of literary and scientific
societies in both Europe and America.
After a useful ministry of 52 years
in this place, he expired with a firm
and peaceful reliance on his Redeemer.
"They that trust in the Lord shall be
as Mount Zion, which cannot be removed
but abideth forever."
Mary Balch (stone next to Manassah)

Born:  November 16, 1740, Dedham, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts
Died:  November 03, 1815, Hamilton, Essex Co., Massachusetts

Entrance to Cemetery.