He graduated from ministerial school in 1789 and was in his second year of ministry, at the Church of Christ in Boylston, when he died at the age of 25. He was single.
His Hooper lineage -
1st gen - John Hooper/Sarah Harden
2nd gen - John Hooper/Elizabeth Packard
3rd gen - Hezekiah Hooper/Elizabeth Leonard
4th gen - Rev. Hezekiah Hooper
Sources: History of Bridgewater by Nahum Mitchell (pub. 1840, 1897, 1970, 1975) and Epitaphs in Old Bridgewater Massachusetts by Williams Latham (pub. 1882).
He graduated from ministerial school in 1789 and was in his second year of ministry, at the Church of Christ in Boylston, when he died at the age of 25. He was single.
His Hooper lineage -
1st gen - John Hooper/Sarah Harden
2nd gen - John Hooper/Elizabeth Packard
3rd gen - Hezekiah Hooper/Elizabeth Leonard
4th gen - Rev. Hezekiah Hooper
Sources: History of Bridgewater by Nahum Mitchell (pub. 1840, 1897, 1970, 1975) and Epitaphs in Old Bridgewater Massachusetts by Williams Latham (pub. 1882).
Inscription
Beneath are deposited the remains of Rev. Hezekiah Hooper, Jr., late Pastor of the Church of Christ in Boylston, who departed this life December 2nd, 1795, in the 25th year of his age and the 2nd year of his ministry. Sober and exemplary, friendly and benevolent, his mind enriched by liberal education, he was prepared both to profit and please his fellowmen. Happy in the unanimity and cordial friendship of a kind, liberal people, and grateful people, he had the pleasing prospect of enjoying many days of peace and prosperity but ah! how uncertain are the most flattering hopes. Cut down in the morning of life, he has left his parents to mourn the loss of a beloved son, his people a useful, affectionate, and faithful pastor, and his country a true friend and valuable citizen. His parents, to preserve his memory and express their affection have erected this monument.
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