Reverend Joseph Davis

Jul 16, 1720 – Mar 2, 1799

Buried at Old Burying Ground

Transcription

This monument is erected in memory of the Rev_d JOSEPH DAVIS, who was born at Concord July the 16 1720. Graduated at Harvard College in 1740. Ordained first Pastor of the Church in Holden Dec_r 22_d 1749 where he laboured many Years in The work of the gospel Ministry. He was the man of Science and a Zealous pungent Preacher. The affe ctionate husband, The tender parent the kind Neighbour and the cordial friend. Died March 4th 1799

A strong and animated faith in the truth of the gospel was the great solace and anchor of his Soul.

Surveyed On
November 16, 2015
Stone Type
slate
Border
There isn't a border around the circumference. The tablet section is presented as a plaque suspended in a masonry frame. the plaque in the center is indented in bas-relief.
Remark
The tympanum portrays a willow tree bent over a figure framed by a classical looking column. The tree has one small branch going in the opposite direction. The figure is clearly a bewigged religious person with a clerical collar
Physical Status
straight less_than_20_degrees
Buried among fellow family members

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