Rev. Thomas Walker headstone, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Rev. Thomas Walker headstone, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.28.003

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of Timothy Walker's gravestone at the Old North Cemetery in Concord, NH. The caption states, "[This Stone] Erected by the Town of Concord IN MEMORY OF The Rev. Timothy Walker, Late Pastor of the Church in said Town, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE Sept. 1, A. D. 1782, In the 78 year of his age, And 52 of his ministry Rev. Mr. Walker is entitled to the appellation of father of the town.. After his settlement in 1730, he first lived in a log-house which stood on the brow of Horseshoe pond hill, but in 1733 and 1734, he built the two-story gambrel-roof house in which he afterwards resided till his death. On Saturday the last day of August an aged relative, Mr. Isaac Walker, who had long been sick called on him and he conversed and prayed with him. On leaving, Mr. Walker bade his friend farewell, saying, 'I do not expect to see you again.' For convenience, Mr. Walker slept in the north front room, and his hired man, Philip Abbot, was near by On Sabbath morning, he woke and said 'Come, Mr. Abbot, build a fire, for I am tired of lying.' A fire being made Mr. Walker sat down in his arm chair, as usual, before the fire to tie his shoes. Abbot sa[w] that he slipped forward in his chair, going to him, he was nearly helpless. He was laid back on his bed, the family called, and in a very short time Mr. Walker expired."

Subjects:

Cemeteries , Gravestones

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Walker, Timothy, 1705-1782 , Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Organizations:

Old North Cemetery (Concord, N.H.)

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

6