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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.