Benjamin and Prudence Gale headstones, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Benjamin and Prudence Gale headstones, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.28.031

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 scrapbook page

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Two undated photographic prints of the graves of Benjamin and Prudence Gale at the Old North Cemetery in Concord, NH. The caption states, "Old North Cemetery Graves of Benjamin and Prudence Gale Mr. Gale was the forth [fourth]child of Daniel Gale who came from Haverhill Mass., about 1760. He married Ruth Carter, daughter of Dr. Ezra Carter, Concord's first daughter. Benjamin was born June 5, 1769 and died 87 years later in August 11, 1856. On his stone is the following 'A tavern keeper in Concord, for 40 years preceding 1833. Prudence his wife came from Dracut Mass., and they were married November 28, 1801, she died on April 3, 1850, age 74 y'rs 7 mo's & 24 d's 'She stretcheth out her hand to the poor Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy' 'Blessed are they who die in the Lord.'"

Subjects:

Cemeteries , Gravestones

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971 , Gale, Benjamin, 1769-1856 , Gale, Prudence-1850

Organizations:

Old North Cemetery (Concord, N.H.)

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

6