Map & Prominent Stones
The map below represents a block plan for the Old Burying Ground. The (letter) following the name of historically significant individuals buried at the cemetery indicates the area in which their grave may be found.
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The Old Burying Ground-Prominent Stones
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General William Shepard
(1737-1817) (G)
- Died November 16, at the age of 80.
- Served with George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
- Put down Shay’s Rebellion at the Springfield Armory.
- Served as a Massachusetts State Legislator and as a Congressman in the Sixth and Seventh Congresses in Philadelphia and Washington.
Dewey Memorial Stone
(F)- Thomas Dewey settler, died in 1648, buried in Windsor Connecticut. Descendants of Thomas Dewey include Admiral George Dewey, John Dewey; Philosopher and Educator, Melvil Dewey creator of the Dewey Decimal System, and Thomas Dewey; Governor of New York and candidate for President of the United States.
General Wareham Parks
(G)- Served during the Revolutionary War.
Reverend Edward Taylor
(I)- First pastor of the Puritan Church in Westfield.
- A published Colonial poet.
Lieutenant Richard Falley Jr.
(I)- Served as General Washington’s chief armorer in Boston during the Revolutionary War.
- Manufactured muskets at his secret armory in Westfield.
Abigail Noble
(B)- Died July 3 1683 at the age of 20.
- Oldest known stone in The Old Burying Ground.
Thomas Ingersoll
(I)- State Representative who petitioned the General Court for the establishment of the boundary lines for Westfield.
Reverend Nehimiah Bull
(B)- Died in 1740
- Second Pastor of the Puritan Church
Samuel Mather
(G)- Stone has a profile portrait of Samuel Mather on it.
John Crooks
(C)- A 17 year old boy who was buried for 100 years before vandals desecrated his grave in 1993.
Mary N. Fox
(F)- Most recent burial, died April 8, 1934 at age 93.
Hannah Noble
(?)- Widow of Paul Noble, only stone recording 100 years of age.