Jonathan Colton - Longmeadow, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 03.004 W 072° 34.827
18T E 700230 N 4658167
The grave of Jonathan Colton, who died of smallpox, is located in Longmeadow Cemetery at 34 Williams Street, Longmeadow, MA.
Waymark Code: WMYZP1
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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The grave of Jonathan Colton is marked by a brownstone monument that has a carved soul effigy in the lunette and scrolls along the sides. The grave marker is inscribed:

In Memory of
CAPT. GEORGE COLTON
Who died Augst. 5th 1760
In His 84th Year.
Mr. JONATHAN COLTON
Son of the above-named
Died of the Small-Pox
May 7th 1752 (as he was
Returning from England
after he had Received
Holy Orders
to preach the Gospel
of the Episcopal Church
In Hebron)
in His 27th Year.

Type of Death Listed: Illness or Disease

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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