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Capt. William Everett's Tragic Death
Lot 166, 167 Captain William Everett (1757-1802) Sarah Blackman Everett (1761-1802) William Everett Jr. was born on May 5, 1757 in Dedham. His parents were William Everett (lot 169) and Sarah Clapp Everett (lot 171). On July 30, 1785, William Everett married Sarah Blackman who had been born in Stoughton on August 15, 1761. Her parents were Adam and Mary Blackman. William and Sarah Blackman Everett had nine children: Joel (lot 165), Betsey (lot 168), Ira, Oliver (lot 17

Patricia Fanning
May 221 min read


A Short Life in South Dedham, Betsey Everett
Betsey Everett (1787-1812) Lot 168 Betsey Everett was born on September 20, 1787. She was the second child, and first daughter, of William Everett Jr., (lot 166) and his wife, Sarah Blackman Everett (lot 167). Betsey did not marry. She died on February 28, 1812. She was interred in Old Parish Cemetery, beside her mother. In keeping with her parents and brother, Joel (lot 165), her stone has an interesting epitaph. It reads: In memory of Miss BETSEY EVERETT who died in B

Patricia Fanning
Dec 26, 20251 min read


The DAR in Old Parish Cemetery
“Real” Daughters of the American Revolution in Old Parish All those who are granted membership in the National Society of the Daughters...

Patricia Fanning
Sep 27, 20222 min read

