Obed Day - Hatfield, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 22.024 W 072° 36.380
18T E 697099 N 4693307
The grave of 8 year old drowning victim Obed Day is located in Hill Cemetery at the corner of Elm and Prospect Streets in Hatfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WMVY1N
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Tuena
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The grave of Obed Day, who drowned in the early summer of 1804, is marked by a 3' high slate headstone with the image of a urn and weeping willow in the lunette. The gravestone is inscribed:

Obed
Son of Joel & Martha
Day
who was drowned
27 June 1804 aged
8 years

Type of Death Listed: Accident

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed

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