John Ward, Jr. - Pelham, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 21.148 W 072° 24.339
18T E 713674 N 4692171
The grave of drowning victim John Ward, Jr. is located in Knights Corner Burial Ground, Packardville, Rd., Pelham, MA.
Waymark Code: WMZPCF
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/14/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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The grave of John Ward, Jr is marked by a rectangular headstone which is inscribed:

John Ward Jr.
Son of John and Polly Ward
was drowned
July 14, 1832
AE. 18 yrs.

The first buried in this yard

Sudden my life was snatched away
From friends and every earthly tie
But now I reign in endless day
No more to sin no more to die.

Type of Death Listed: Accident

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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