Sail'd through the straits with Peter's family, Paul's patience, James' prudence, John's swees love, Is landed, entered, clear'd and crown'd above. QUINCY, MASS. 443. Here lyes interred ye body of the rev. mr. HENRY FLYNT, who came to NewEngland in ye year, 1635, was ordained ye first teacher of ye church of Braintry, 1639, and died, 27 Ap. 1668. He had ye character of a gentleman remarkable for his piety, learning, wisdom, and fidelity in his office. By him, on his right hand lyes the body of MARGERY, his beloved consort, who died, March, 1686-7. Her maiden name was Hoar. She was a gentlewoman of piety, prudence, and peculiarly accomplished for instructing young gentlewomen, many being sent to her from other towns, especially from Boston. They descended from eminent and good families in England. Note.-Mr. Flynt, was the father of the rev. Josiah Flynt, who was a pastor of the church in Dorchester, and the grandfather of Henry Flynt, C PEN. I.VOL. III. esq. who, for nearly fifty years, was one of the tutors at Harvard college, and, for a longer period, one of its senatus academicus. [See 80 art.] QUINCY, MASS. 444. Note. A monument was erected over the remains of the learned LEONARD HOAR, M. D. the third president of Harvard college; but, if it still remain, it cannot be identified by the inscription, such have been the ravages of time. He departed this life, 28 November, 1675, in the 45 year of his age, and it is said the following lines were a part of the epitaph. Three precious friends under this tombstone lie, Patterns to aged, youth, and infancy. with child, A great mother, her learned son, The first and least went free, he was exil'd. In love to Christ, this country, and dear friends, He left his own, cross'd seas, and for amends God grant some names, O though New England's friend, Don't sooner fade than thine, if time don't mend. QUINCY, MASS. 445. Sacred to the memory of master ICHABOD JOHNSON, a celebrated teacher of musick, who died, 5 August, 1807, aged 42 years. And let this feeble body fail, And let it faint and die ; My soul shall quit this mournful vale, And soar to worlds on high; Shall join the disembodied saints, And find its long sought rest, QUINCY, MASS. 446. Note.-Rev. LEMUEL BRYANT was ordained successor to the rev. mr. Hancock, in 1745, and was dismissed in 1753. Rev. Anthony Wibird, a native of Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, was settled in Quincy, 1755, and departed this life, 4 June, 1800, having entered his 12 year. The rev. Peter Whitney was ordained his colleague, about four months before his death, and is his successor in the ministry. BRAINTREE, MASS. 447. Note. The following tribute of respect to the memory of a worthy character was prepared, by the rev. Ezra Weld of Braintree, for the Massachusetts Magazine. "13 February, 1794, aged 73, after a sore conflict of many years, deeply depressed, in the arms of his affectionate offspring and other condoling 1 friends fell asleep the hon. EBENEZER THAYER, some time of the council board; and, for many years, a representative of the ancient town of Braintree. His person and aspect was pleasing to the eye; while a condescending affability touched the heart; and gained the esteem of a numerous acquaintance. Gentle and graceful were his manners, his affection tender and flowing, naturally hospitable and generous, many tasted the fruits of his bounty. Friendly to religion and virtute, he contributed to their support with cheerfulness, and, while health remained, the house of God, sacred to worship, witnessed his presence with such as kept holy day; an example, honourable in all, to imitate. He lived to see and lament the vanity of worldly parade and the increasing dissipation of the present age. He now sleeps, where the weary are at rest; waiting the final summons of the last trump; when the breath of God shall reanimate his humble dust! Hush then, the filial flowing tear; nor call him back; again the galling shafts of envy to sustain; or drink anew, the bitter cups of time; or over human woes, to shed more tears; adieu, thou friendly sleeping shade, adieu! RANDOLPH, MASS. 448. Note.-EBENEZER ALDEN, a physician of distinguished reputation in Randolph, Massachu setts, was born at Stafford, in Connecticut, 4 July, 1755. He was a son of Daniel Alden, esquire, of Lebanon in New-Hampshire, and grandson of Dany iel Alden, esquire, whose name is recorded in the 383 article of this work. His grandfather had seven children; 1. Joseph Alden, who lived at Stafford and died, at Worcester, at the age of about 50 years; 2. Daniel Alden, esquire, father of the doctor, who removed to Lebanon, in the vicinity of Dartmouth college, in the latter part of his life, and died, at the age of 70 years; 3. Zephaniah Alden, who spent his days in Stafford, and died, at the age of about 80 years; 4. Barnabas Alden, who lived at Ashfield, and died, at the age of 60 years; 5. Ebenezer Alden, who died at Stafford, at the age of 21 years; 6. Abigail Alden, who was the wife and is now the widow of the late venerable deacon Whitman of Abington; 7. Hannah Alden, who was the wife of Joshua Blodget, of Stafford, and died, at the age of 70 years. The subject of this article received his academical education at Plainfield under the tuition of Ebenezer Pemberton, esquire, a gentleman, who for his urbanity, talents, acquirements, and wonderful ability in his profession, is greatly esteemed and venerated by all, who have ever had the honour and the happiness to be under his instruction and of whose numerous pupils not a few have risen to the most elevated rank in church and state. He married his wife from one of the first families in Randolph, by whom he had two sons and one daughter. The following sketch was drawn by the rev. Jonathan Strong, pastor of the church and congregation in Randolph. |