Leander Bates - Feeding Hills, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 03.666 W 072° 40.593
18T E 692243 N 4659172
The grave of drowning victim Leander Bates is located in South Westfield Street Cemetery in Feeding Hills, MA.
Waymark Code: WMWFP3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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The 19th century brownstone grave marker of 7 year old Leander Bates features a willow and urn motif in the arched lunette and the following inscription:

In memory of
Leander son of
Mr. Allfred &
Mrs. Polly Bates
who was
drownded June 5, 1816
aged 7 years
----
unintelligible verse

Type of Death Listed: Accident

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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