Rev Payson was married to Miss Anna Perkins, of Lynnfield, by Rev. Benjamin Adams, at Lynnfield on Nov 18, 1772.
Rev Payson was married to Miss Anna Perkins, of Lynnfield, by Rev. Benjamin Adams, at Lynnfield on Nov 18, 1772.
Inscription
ERECTED
in memory of
Mrs. ANNA PAYSON
the desirable consort of the
REV. JOHN PAYSON who de-
parted this life April 8th, 1802;
in the 60th year of her age.
During almoʃt 30 years in the con-
jugal life, ʃhe conspicuously and em-
inently exemplified the scripture
character of the virtuous woman.
She appeared to be pious & devout
towards God: equitable, faithful and
charitable to her fellow creatures re-
markable for industry, frugality &
sobriety and a persevering professor
of the christian religion. Her children
rise up, and call her blessed; her hus-
band also, and he praiseth her.
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Footstone:
Mrs.
A. P.
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