Son of Royal and Hannah (Sawyer) Choate.
“Samuel Choate was born on the premises that he called home for the long period of ninety two years, at the middle of the two centuries of the town's existence. He could trace an ancestry through six generations of thrifty farmers of this country and two more in England who served well their days and generation.
As a farmer's son, Mr. Choate learned the lesson of hard work, thrift, economy, endurance and self reliance with an appreciation of moral and religious teachings. He did not look forward in anticipation to school holidays or vacations, but made the most of limited opportunities to gain an education that was completed at a near-by Academy. With this back-ground and equipment, Mr. Choate came to manhood strong of body and mind. He married early in life. Miss Caroline Mahala Perkins and to the union were born two daughters, Mary H. and Lizzie M. This happy family circle was not broken for more than fifty-five years.
As might be expected the dwelling house and buildings of the early days were replaced by more modern structures and the farm extended its boundaries to cover three hundred and sixty-five acres.
Politics became an absorbing passion and he fought long and hard for the principles that he deemed right.
He was selected to fill many positions in the town requiring the highest intelligence and character, some for long terms, among others. Representative to the General Court, Selectman, Collector of Taxes and Supervisor of the Check-List.
Mr. Choate had long been identified with the local church, serving as deacon and giving generous support. For over a half century he held membership in Contoocook Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Choate was interested in the Merrimack County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, with service as director and president.
In all these positions he acquitted himself most creditably.
He stood out as the sturdy oak in the forest of men, highly honored and respected until God touched him and he slept.”
From: History of Boscawen – Webster Fifty Years 1883 – 1933 Compiled by Willis G. Buxton Pages 330-332
“Samuel Choate was born on the premises that he called home for the long period of ninety two years, at the middle of the two centuries of the town's existence. He could trace an ancestry through six generations of thrifty farmers of this country and two more in England who served well their days and generation.
As a farmer's son, Mr. Choate learned the lesson of hard work, thrift, economy, endurance and self reliance with an appreciation of moral and religious teachings. He did not look forward in anticipation to school holidays or vacations, but made the most of limited opportunities to gain an education that was completed at a near-by Academy. With this back-ground and equipment, Mr. Choate came to manhood strong of body and mind. He married early in life. Miss Caroline Mahala Perkins and to the union were born two daughters, Mary H. and Lizzie M. This happy family circle was not broken for more than fifty-five years.
As might be expected the dwelling house and buildings of the early days were replaced by more modern structures and the farm extended its boundaries to cover three hundred and sixty-five acres.
Politics became an absorbing passion and he fought long and hard for the principles that he deemed right.
He was selected to fill many positions in the town requiring the highest intelligence and character, some for long terms, among others. Representative to the General Court, Selectman, Collector of Taxes and Supervisor of the Check-List.
Mr. Choate had long been identified with the local church, serving as deacon and giving generous support. For over a half century he held membership in Contoocook Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Choate was interested in the Merrimack County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, with service as director and president.
In all these positions he acquitted himself most creditably.
He stood out as the sturdy oak in the forest of men, highly honored and respected until God touched him and he slept.”
From: History of Boscawen – Webster Fifty Years 1883 – 1933 Compiled by Willis G. Buxton Pages 330-332
Son of Royal and Hannah (Sawyer) Choate.
“Samuel Choate was born on the premises that he called home for the long period of ninety two years, at the middle of the two centuries of the town's existence. He could trace an ancestry through six generations of thrifty farmers of this country and two more in England who served well their days and generation.
As a farmer's son, Mr. Choate learned the lesson of hard work, thrift, economy, endurance and self reliance with an appreciation of moral and religious teachings. He did not look forward in anticipation to school holidays or vacations, but made the most of limited opportunities to gain an education that was completed at a near-by Academy. With this back-ground and equipment, Mr. Choate came to manhood strong of body and mind. He married early in life. Miss Caroline Mahala Perkins and to the union were born two daughters, Mary H. and Lizzie M. This happy family circle was not broken for more than fifty-five years.
As might be expected the dwelling house and buildings of the early days were replaced by more modern structures and the farm extended its boundaries to cover three hundred and sixty-five acres.
Politics became an absorbing passion and he fought long and hard for the principles that he deemed right.
He was selected to fill many positions in the town requiring the highest intelligence and character, some for long terms, among others. Representative to the General Court, Selectman, Collector of Taxes and Supervisor of the Check-List.
Mr. Choate had long been identified with the local church, serving as deacon and giving generous support. For over a half century he held membership in Contoocook Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Choate was interested in the Merrimack County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, with service as director and president.
In all these positions he acquitted himself most creditably.
He stood out as the sturdy oak in the forest of men, highly honored and respected until God touched him and he slept.”
From: History of Boscawen – Webster Fifty Years 1883 – 1933 Compiled by Willis G. Buxton Pages 330-332
“Samuel Choate was born on the premises that he called home for the long period of ninety two years, at the middle of the two centuries of the town's existence. He could trace an ancestry through six generations of thrifty farmers of this country and two more in England who served well their days and generation.
As a farmer's son, Mr. Choate learned the lesson of hard work, thrift, economy, endurance and self reliance with an appreciation of moral and religious teachings. He did not look forward in anticipation to school holidays or vacations, but made the most of limited opportunities to gain an education that was completed at a near-by Academy. With this back-ground and equipment, Mr. Choate came to manhood strong of body and mind. He married early in life. Miss Caroline Mahala Perkins and to the union were born two daughters, Mary H. and Lizzie M. This happy family circle was not broken for more than fifty-five years.
As might be expected the dwelling house and buildings of the early days were replaced by more modern structures and the farm extended its boundaries to cover three hundred and sixty-five acres.
Politics became an absorbing passion and he fought long and hard for the principles that he deemed right.
He was selected to fill many positions in the town requiring the highest intelligence and character, some for long terms, among others. Representative to the General Court, Selectman, Collector of Taxes and Supervisor of the Check-List.
Mr. Choate had long been identified with the local church, serving as deacon and giving generous support. For over a half century he held membership in Contoocook Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Choate was interested in the Merrimack County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, with service as director and president.
In all these positions he acquitted himself most creditably.
He stood out as the sturdy oak in the forest of men, highly honored and respected until God touched him and he slept.”
From: History of Boscawen – Webster Fifty Years 1883 – 1933 Compiled by Willis G. Buxton Pages 330-332
Inscription
[Front of Stone]
SAMUEL CHOATE
FEB. 24, 1830 – FEB. 15, 1922
CAROLINE M. PERKINS
HIS WIFE
OCT. 10, 1835 - May 1, 1921
CHOATE
[Footstone: FATHER]
Gravesite Details
Interred 22 Feb 1922
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