Chester Smith - Hadley, MA
Posted by: 
neoc1
N 42° 20.673 W 072° 36.142
18T E 697496 N 4690816
Chester Smith was killed when a load of wood fell upon him. He is buried in Old Hadley Cemetery in Hadley, MA.
Waymark Code: WMQ748
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2016
Views: 4
The well preserved slate grave marker of Chester Smith is located in a family plot in the northwest part of Old Hadley Cemetery in Hadley, MA. The marker has a willow and urn motif in lunette and in the borders are columns to which are connected circles engraved with a starburst pattern.
Chester Smith was born on October 12, 1791, the son of Joseph and Eunice Smith. He accidentally died on January 25, 1810. His grave marker is inscribed:
In
memory of
Chester Smith,
son of Mr. Joseph & Mrs.
Eunice Smith, who
was
instantly killed by the
upsetting of a load of
wood, January 25th
1810, aged 18
years.
Visit Instructions:When posting a visit to an unusual grave, please include the minimum of one picture of your visit as proof that you were there in the flesh.
Although not required, please include your personal experience of this location.