Untitled Document

TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN, BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS

SHAW CEMETERY, WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
Copied and Arranged by Ralph R. Mason Sr. & Mable S. Harris, August 1956

The Shaw cemetery in Windsor is located near the summer home of Atty. LeRoy E • Shaw • It is enclosed by atone walls, and is in very good condition, and burials are made here.

The best way to reach this cemetery is to leave Route 9 about two miles east of the estate of Col. A. D. Budd; take the left-hand road across what is known as “Polly" bridge, and up the hill. The cemetery is located approximately one and one-half miles up this road. It is a hilly country road, and should not be undertaken in wet weather.

ALLEN
Capt Josiah Allen
died Nov 20 1871 aged 74

Sarah wife of Josiah Allen
died. Aug 6 1872 aged 74

Erastus B son of Josiah & Sally Allen
died August 6 1824 in the 3d year of his age

FATHER
Wait A Allen
died July 9 1885 AE 78 yrs

MOTHER
Lucy Jenks wife of Wait A Allen
1809 - 1898

Susan J daugh of Wait A & Lucy Allen
died April 19 1851 in her 20th yr

Sarah A daugh of Wait A & Lucy Allen
died Sept 17 1848 AE 1 yr 4 mo 17 ds

Zebulon Allen
died May 5 AD 1823
in the 50 year of his age

Priscilla wife of Zebulon Allen
died April 12 1846 AE 72

Thomas A Allen
died May 22 1887
AE 50 yrs 11 mos

Eliza A Jordan wife of Thomas A Allen
1844 - 1925

Grenville A son of T A & E A Allen
died June 14 1877 AE 9 mos 9 dye


ATWOOD
Wait Atwood
died Oct 31 1836 AE 87
A patriot of the Revolution


BARNABEE
In memory of Esther wife of Chandler Barnabee
who died. Nov 8 1844 AE 82


BATES
The Grave of Col Lebbeus Bates
A Patriot of the Revolution
who died Sept 6 1844 aged 84 yrs SAR Marker

Mary Jane daughter of Cal Lebbeus & Meletiah Bates
died Sep 29 1830 in the 8 year of her age

BEALS
Joshua Beals
Nov 27 1745 - July 2 1836
A Revolutionary Soldier SAR Marker

Susanna wife of Joshua Beals
Jan 21 1748 June 1 1833 (or’8) (stone badly broken)

David son of Joshua & Susanna Beals
Mar 28 1779 Mar 30 1842

Lucy wife of David. Beals
Apr 11 1779 June 27 1866
“Peaceful sleep
Beloved one”

Gideon son of David & Lucy Beals
May 27 1808 Apr 27 1890

Leander J Beals
Co H 37 Mass Inf

MOTRER
Mary A Beals (wife of Leander)
Oct 16 1835 - June 15 1915

BLANCHABD
Dea Thomas Blanchard
died Sept 22 1855 AE 91
“My dear children and friends
Prepare to meet thy God”

In memory of Mrs Susannah Blanchard
Consort of Mr Thomas Blanchard
who departed this life Jan 4th 1814
in the 48th year of her age
“The rising morn can’t insure
That we shall end the day
For death stands ready at the door
To snatch our lives away”

Galon Blanchard
died. Nov 27 1873 aged 77 yrs

Caroline wife of Galon Blanchard
died July 19 1890 AE 82 yrs

Hiram Blanchard
died July 15 1874 aged 83 yrs

Susan Blanchard
died Oct 21 1874 aged 86 yrs

BRIDGES
Betsey Bridges
died. Feb 2 1844 AE 78

CAPEN
Asa H Capen
died. Jan 11 1861 aged 77 yrs 8 ms

Ama wife of Asa H Capen
died June 22 1858 aged 79 ye 5 ms

Samuel son of Asa H & Ama Capen
died. March 20 1809 aged 2 ms & 18 ds

Asa son of Asa H & Ama Capen
died. March 28 1811 aged. 8 m & 20 day

Salmon Capen
died April 2 1865 aged 50 years

Betsey M Thompson wife of Salmon Capen
died. Jan 26 1898 AE 82 yrs

Daniel Capen
died Jan 5 1874 AE 57

Sarah Irene Tower wife of Daniel Capen
born Nov 25 1818 died Sept 12 1909

Ward D son of Daniel & Irene S Capen
died May 17 1845 AE 1 year & 2 ms

Sarah R daughter of Daniel & Irene S Capen
died Nov 17 1855 AE 14 yrs & 5 moe

Rowland D Capen
died Jan 29 1895 AE 74 yrz

MOTHER
Mehitable Allen wife of Rowland. D Capen
died Oct 31 1891 AE 67 yrs

Heman Allen son of Howland D & Mehitable Capen
died June 25 1857 aged 9 moe 11 dys

Martha Eliza daugh of H D & Mehitable Capen
died Oct 5 1851 AE 9 yrs 9 mac 20 dye


CONVERS
The Grave of Lydia J wife of Chapin Convers
who died Dec 18 1844 AE 27 years & 4 months

FORD
This grindstone was moved from Abington, Mass.
about 1790 by Benjamin Ford to Cummington, Mass.
where he owned an interest in a sawmill. Also
built the two story house one mile down the
road. Tablet placed here by H. A. Ford. in 1930
SAR Marker

Sarah wife of Benjamin Ford
died June 13 1838 in the 89 year of her age

In memory of Benjamin Ford
who died. March 3 1840 AE 63

Benjamin Ford
died Jan 15 1879 AE 60

Anna Maria wife of Benjamin Ford
died May 30 1909 AE 86

Harriet A
died Oct 15 1827
aged 3 years aged. 5 months
Child of Mr Andrew & Susanna Ford

Stiliman W
died. March 18 1821
aged 5 mounths
Child of Mr Andrew & Susanna Ford

Francis G son of Andrew & Susannah Ford
died Nov 3 1835 AE 3 years

Philena W
died. Nov 3 1827
aged. 17 months
Child of Mr Andrew & Susanna Ford

Clarasa S
died Nov 1 1827
aged 5 years
Child of Mr Andrew & Susanna Ford


Noah Ford
died Dec 13 1887 AE 87 yrs 11 moe & 27 d.c
“Father thou art gone to rest”

Sophia wife of Noah Ford
died Dec 20 1861 aged 56 years

H Almira wife of Noah Ford
died Apr 12 1877 AE 70 yrs 6mos “We miss thee at home”

James Q son of Noah & Sopha Ford
died Oct 28 1846 aged 5 yrs & 2 ms
“So fades the lovely blooming flower
Cut down and. withered in an hour”

Peter Ford
died Apr 17 1862 aged 79 yre

Moses Ford
died Oct 8 1857 AE 76 yrs

Lydia wife of Moses Ford.
died April 2 1862 aged 71

Minnie J daughter of L & F M Ford
died July 28 1858 aged 2 yrs 8 mo

Fannie M daughter of L & P M Ford
died Aug 3 1858 aged 8 moe 15 dye

Fannie M Dresser wife of Levi Ford
died Aug 7 1858 AE 26 yrs

Albert Ford.
died Nov 2 1884 AE 59 yrs 11 me
Harriet A Tirrell
died May 1 1899 AE 68 yrs 9 ms

Harry A Ford
1865 - 1935
his wife Fanny B Dawes
1865 - 1949
their son Albert D Ford
1895 - 1916


FRANEK
Edward C Pranek
1888 -
his wife Erna E Cramer
1893 - 1950


GUALT
In memory of Lydia 0
wife of Benjamin Franklin Gualt of Springfield
who died at Windsor April 10 1837 AE 22


HARWOOD
In memory of Capt Nathan Harwood
who died Feb the 3 1790
in the 55 year of his age SAR Marker
"Stop passenger & view this stone
Beneath in dust & you'll be soon
I lived once as you may find
A father dear a husband kind
To all mankind a faithful friend
On Providence did depend
But now I'm gone and you must be
Prepared soon to follow me"

Hannah W daughter of William & Lucy Harwood
died Sep 30 1844 AE 6 years

Polly liarwood
died July 7 1871 AE 81

Nathaniel Harwood
died Nov 30 1854 in his 85th yr

Marville Harwood
died Feb 28 1838 AE 81 SAR Marker


HATHAWAY
In memory of Lurana T wife of Charles W Hathaway
died. Nov 1 1837 aged 27 yrs

Monument (front)
Enos Hathaway 1763 - 1828
Betsey Tucker his wife 1766 Harriet Hathaway 1792 - 1815
Annah Hathaway - 1818
Joseph Hathaway 1799 - 1821
Cynthia Hathaway 1808 - 1828
Chauncey Hathway 1796 - 1827
Keziah Drake his wife 1800 - 1837
(back)
Wilson Eathway 1794 - 1879
Clarissa Etheridge his wife 1795 - 1845
Enos Hathway 1823 - 1839
Jeremiah E Rathway 1817 1840
Charlotte Ratliway 1836 - 1858
Newton A Hathway 1834 - 1863
Henry Hathway 1838 - 1862
Clarina A Hatbway 1847 - 1848
Albert P 1846 - 1868
Son of Geo & Calista Hathway


HOLBROOCKS
In memory of Owen
son of Col knos & Mrs Lydia Hoibroocks
who died. Oct 4 1790 in the 5 year of his age

Sacred to the memory of Gen Amos Holbrook
who died April 5 1813 in the 50 year of his age SAR Marker

In memory of Lydia Holbrook
who died Dec 15 1820 in her 5? year
"Laid in the dust she must abide
Thus sleeping by her consort's side
Ye children living come and see
Where both your once loved parents be"


HUBBARD
In memory of Mercy Hubbard wife of William Hubbard
who died July 24 1815 in the 34 year of her age
"Here lies one who acted well in life
The tender parent & endearing wife
But virtue worth nor merit ne'er can save
From death's arrest or the insatiate grave"

John Hubbard
died Nov 22 1849 aged 81
Lydia his wife
died Jan 5 1853 aged 84


JENKS
In memory of Mary A Jenks
who died. April 5 1852 in her 40th yr


LARKINS
OUR DARLING
Mary Bell daughter of Elisha & Exnely Larkins
died March 20 1879 aged 13 yrs & 4 mos

Little Mamie (near above stone)


LOWDEN
Nathaniel Lowden
died March 14 1818
in the 82 year of his age

Sallome daughter of Jacob & Susannah Lowden
died August 14 1816 aged 18 yrs


MEALY
Moriza L Pierce wife of Stephen A Mealy
1839 - 1929

Erasta Mealy
dau of M L & S A Mealy


MEDBERY
Martha dau of A B & M C Medbery
died Jan 71847 AE 4 yra 2 m 3d

Willis N son of Andrew B & Mary C Medbery
died May 5 1858 aged 3 days


MINER
Jonathan I Miner
died. Apr 15 1874 AE 32

In memory of Capt Jonathan Miner
who died Apr 13 1842 AR 61

Mrs Sally wife of Jonathan Miner
died Aug 19 1849 AR 68

Austin
died Feb 20 1810
aged 6 months

An infant
died Aug 20 1809
Twins of Capt Jonathan & Mrs Sally Miner

Sally dau of Capt Jonathan & Mrs Sally Miner
died Feb 18 1808 aged 8 dys

Jonathan G Miner
died. May 2 1847 aged 33 yrs

Francese A daughter of Jonathan G & Sally M Miner
died --- 16, 1856

Jeremiah E Miner
1840 - 1911

Pluma Goodrich his wife
1841 - 1879
(back of stone)
Pluma A
1868 - 1884
Lyman G
1872 - 1875
Clara M
1877 - 1878

In memory of Ephraim Miner
who departed this life
on the 3d day of April AD 1813
in the 59th year of his age

Elizabeth wife of Ephraim Miner
died Feb 8 1846 aged 91 yrs

In memory of Ephraim son of Ephraim and Elizabeth Miner
who departed this life the 15th day of March 1813
in the seventeen year of his age

Fazzie
born Sep 12 1870 died. Dec 29 1878 (in line of Miners)

South of this grave is buried Maria Crosby, wife of
Norman Miner (no stone)

An infant son of Mr Norman & Mrs Cynthia Miner
died Feb 10 1825

Clarissa E daughter of Norman & Cynthia Miner
died Oct 231847 AE 18 yrs

Permelia A daughter of Norman & Cynthia Miner
died Oct 6 1828 AE 2 yrs 8 mos
Also Inf ant dau
died Jan 30 1834 AE 1 day
Also an Infant son
died July 9 1835 AE 2 days

Norman J son of Norman & Cynthia Miner
died Jan 14 1874 AE 33

Norman Miner
died Jan 13 1878 AE 73

Cynthia C wife of Norman Miner
died Aug 18 1876 AE 71

Martial Miner
died Jan 2 1881 AE 74 yrs 8 mos

Lucy H wife of Martial Miner
died. Sept 7 1864 AE 57


NOYES
In memory of Mrs Mellicent wife of Mr Samuel Noyes
who died Nov 20 1820 AE 83

In memory of Mehetable Noyes
only child of Samuel & Mehetable Noyes
who died March 27 1817 in the 22 year of her age

In memory of Samuel Noyes
who died Feb 25 1831 AE 56

In memory of Mrs Mehetable wife of Mr Samuel Noyse
who died Aug 21 1831 AE 56


PACKARD
Rev Herbert L
1872 -
His wife Grace E Dyer
1876 - 1946


PAYSON
Charlotte Payson
died Mar 28 1870 AE 85

PEDOTTI
Angelo B Pedotti
1892 - 1947


PHILLIPS
Lucretia H
daughter of
Joseph & Sarah F Phillips

An infant son of
Joseph & Sarah F Phillips

Sarah F wife of Joseph Phillips
died Feb 9th 1821 aged 26 yrs

Sibyl B wife of Joseph Phillips
died October 4 1860 aged. 71

Joseph Phillips
died Mar 3 1872 AR 82


PIERCE
Anna A wife of Shadrach Pierce
died. Nov 15 1834 aged 91 years

Shadrach Pierce
died Sept 11 1832 aged 8]. years

Sacred to the memory of Capt Gideon Pearse
who died Oct 14 1822 in the 42 year of his age SAR marker

Henry A Pierce
died Aug 1 1851 aged 32 yre

In memory of John Pierce
who died April 16 1841 AR 67

Bershebee wife of John Pierce
died Jan 7 1859 (stone flat and broken)

In memory of Sinderillia
daughter of John & Bursheby Pierce
died Nov 17 1818 in the 22 year of her age

Louisa M wife of Reuben Pierce
died April 27 1837 AE 23

Dilly F wife of Reuben Pierce
1815 - 1899

Grenville D son of Reuben & Dilly Pierce
died Sept 18 1817 AR 9 months

Reuben Pierce
died. Apr 12 1880 aged 72 yrs

Erasta J Pierce
died July 5 1925 aged. 91 yrs

Prank H Pierce
1852 - 1920
Mary Keenholts his wife
1840 1931

Electa daughter of Mr Eber & Mrs Judith Pierce
died Aug 8 1812 in the 3 year of her age

Eber Pierce
died April 18 1863
aged 93 yrs 2 ms & 7 days (stone flat)

In memory of Judith consort of Mr Eber Pierce
who died Oct 2 1814 in the 59 year of her age
"Alas twas brittle clay that built our body first
And ev'ry month and ev'ry day tis moulding back to dust"

Eunice Pierce wife of Eber Pierce
died Feb 5 1852 aged 61 years

In memory of Orrison M son of Gideon & Anna Pierce
who died Jan 7 1843 AE 22

Harrison G Pierce
died Apr 71887 AE 73 yrs 6mos

Juliette Axtell wife of Harrison G Pierce
died Jan 26 1898 AE 85 yrs


REED
Henry Reed
died Oct 4 187]. aged 72 yrs

Mrs Lucy wife of Henry Reed
died. Nov 24 1843 AE 42


SEAW
Ebenezer Shaw
died Mar 11 1896 AE 72
his wife Melinda Willcutt
died Dec 4 1909 AE 86

Charles S Shaw
1853 - 1914
Clara M Tirrell his wife
1855 - 1916

1856 - Alvin A Shaw 1926
1859 - his wife Etheleen I Steward 1945
1883 - Robert A ( Mar 27 1892
1889 - Ralph M (

Joel W Shaw
1846 - 1934

Mary M Secor wife of Joel W Shaw
1849 - 1914

Daisy daughter of J E & M M Shaw
died Dec 26 1880 aged 3 mos

Lizzie dau of J W & M M Shaw
died Mar 25 1883 AE 10 mos

Bertie E son of Ellsworth E & Eda E Shaw
died Apr 23 1903 age 1 yr 3 mos

Harry E son of Ellsworth & Eda E Shaw
died Dec 1 1896 AE 5 mos

Elleworth E & Eda E Shaw buried here without stones

Jesse A Shaw
1860 - 1937
his wife Harriet A Horton
1862 - 1935

Ballad G Shaw
1883 - 1956
his wife Ella L Pierce
1879 -

Keith B son of Ballad G & Ella L Shaw
died Feb 10 1909 AE 7 days

Lt Robert W Shaw
son of Alpheus E & Amrah D Shaw
born Sept 26 1924 died Jan 2 1953
In the service of his country
(footetone)

Robert W Shaw
New York
1st Lt 9 Air Force
World War II AM & 3 OLC
Sept 26 1924 - Jan 2 1953


SNOW
Gardner M adopted. son of L & E Snow
died Aug 16 1865 age 17 years

Infant son of L & E Snow
died June 16 1856

Harmony only dau of Lanman & Elizabeth Snow
died Dec 17 1850 aged. 9 yrs 11 mos 19 ds


THOMPSON
Jacob Thompson
born Aug 17 1786 died Apr 9 1869

In memory of Avice wife of Jacob Thompson
who died March 12 1841 AE 63

In memory of Jacob eon of Jacob & Avice Thompson
who died May 14 1839 AE 32


TORREY
Seth G Torrey
died June 24 1843 aged 70 years

In memory of Sabra L Torrey
who died April 16 1854 aged 79

FATHER
Hiram P Torrey
died Jan 7 1869 aged 64

MOTHER
Betsy Whitman wife of Hiram P Torrey
died Mar 23 1882 AE 79 ye 9 ms 3 ds

Homer eon of Sidney M & Clara A Torrey
ied Apr 24 1875 aged 6 days

Arthur R son of Sidney LI & Clara A Torrey
died Oct 22 1879 aged 4 moe 22 ds

Alice L Hall wife of Cassius E Torrey
died June 6 1891 AE 36 yrs 9 mos

Lylian A their daughter
died. Oct 51888 AE 5 wks 2 ds


TRACY
In memory of Eunis Tracy
who died March 20 1829
in the 55 year of her age


WHITMAN
Betsey wife of Jephthah Whitman
died Dec 14 1844 in her 76 year

Jepbthah Whitman
died. Yan 30 1853 in his 86 year

Ebenezer Whitman
died Nov 28 1857 aged. 66 yrs

Sylvia wife of Ebenezer Whitman
(set in cement)

Newton B Whitman
born June 28 1822 died Sept 20 1882

Welcome E Whitman
died. Jan 19 1891 AE 75 yrs

Jane wife of Welcome E Whitman
died May 9 1892 AE 70 yrs

An infant daughter of Ezra & Lydia Whitman
died Aug 25 1835

Return to [Berkshire County Home Page]
© Copyrighted from 1995 to present for the benefit of the Massachusetts GenWeb Project.