Samuel Phelps - Agawam, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 04.964 W 072° 37.191
18T E 696868 N 4661703
The grave of Samuel Phelps is located in the Old Burying Ground on Federal Hill, Cooper Street in Agawam, MA. He was accidentally killed by his wagon.
Waymark Code: WMNYAR
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Manville Possum
Views: 3

A brownstone grave marker for 58 year old Samuel Phelps states he was "casually killed by his wagon."

The grave marker is inscribed:

In Memory of
Mr. Sam,L Phelps,
who was casually
killed by his wagon,
21,st June 1800,
Aged 58 Years.
---
It pleased the Lord
to take away
my dearest friend,
my childrens stay:
But Jesus,
may we silent be:
We hope and trust
he lives with thee.

Type of Death Listed: Accident

Website (if available): Not listed

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed

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