PARENTS: Luther Clark, born Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., MA., and Sally Walker, born Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
WIFE: Keziah Gates, married JUN 4, 1821, Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA.
SON: Albert Clark
DEATH RECORD: Leominster, MA. Name: Luther R. Clark, died MAR 24, 1882 at Leominster, MA. Age: 90 y. 0 m. 5 d. Cause of Death: Apoplexy. Male, widowed, farmer. Born at Hubbardston, MA. Residence: Leominster, MA. Father: Luther, born Hubbardston, MA. Mother: Sally, born Royalston, MA.
HEADSTONE INSCRIPTION:
Luther R. Clark, died MAR 24, 1882. AE 90 ys. 5 ds.
Kezia Gates, his wife, died APR 28, 1880. AE 83 y., 9 mo., 14 d.
Note: Luther's parents are buried near him...just to the right of his headstone. You can see the two flat headstones in one of the photos.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:
The Fitchburg Sentinel
June 10, 1871
GOLDEN WEDDING IN LEOMINSTER - On the first Monday of the month of roses in 1821, there was a wedding, of course there was, many a one. But of the couples that stood up for marital rights, some returned last Monday to commemorate the return of their golden day. As the procession of anniversaries moved on, past the wood, and the tin, and the crystal, and past the silver, many a pair was broken or in wholly disappeared to human sight. But even to this week, one couple at least, remained to gladden many hearts.
Fifty years ago a Parson's services were very welcome in Hubbardston, to declare Mr. Luther R. Clark and Miss. Kezia Gates husband and wife Last Monday, they cordially welcomed their pastor, joined with him in prayer and listened to his words of congratulation, but the long and trying, the joyful and busy years, had so welded their hearts together beyond the power of words or solemn service to bind or unbind.
And so they sat together in the midst of three generations of children and grandchildren, everything smiled. The scenery viewed from their doorway, wood and water, meadow and mountain never looked more charming. The welcome rain of the sabbath had caused all the fields to look up with joy.
After a season of unrestrained inter-course both within doors and without, the company was called to order by Mr. Sumner Clark, who after giving remarks of his own, gave others the opportunity of adding their tribute to the occasion. Besides the exercises already mentioned by the sons in law, Deacon Wood, formerly of Westminster and Mr. Harrington of L.(Leominster) and by other younger men the bountiful supper provided, inspired most cheerful song. And so the festive joy went on until the glowing sun setting grandly behind Old Wachusett, ended the golden day, leaving behind them substantial and appropriate mementoes the company left the bridal pair to the quiet of their Highland home. Mr. and Mrs. Clark began their married in the house where they have since resided. We may hint at the changes that have occured in the outside world since then by saying that the news of the first Napoleon's death at St. Helen's must have been pubished in this country just about the time of the wedding. Missouri was soon admitted to the Union on the basis of the stupendous compromise. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have lived together to see the completion of the almight epoch in both histories.
For the change in their own family life, we will only refer her by opting the familiar lines.
"John Anderson my jo, John.
We climb the hill together;
And monie a canty day, John,
We've had wi' ane anither"
Leominister, June 8, 1871
***END***
The following is an excerpt from book:
"Genealogy Records of the descendants of Hugh Clark of Watertown, MA 1640-1866, by John Clark, Boston, 1866. Page #193 & 194.
Luther Reed Clark: "He removed from Hub. to Leominster, where he is still living. By industry and economy he has become one of the wealthiest farmers of Worcester county. His farm, which is situated in the western part of Leominster, is a large and valuable one, and the enterprise which is displayed in its management by Mr. Clark, and his son-in-law, Mr. F.B. Harrington, has given it a wide reputation."
BURIAL LOCATION NOTE: Luther R. Clark is buried in Section 3, lot 14.
The Front of the cemetery runs parallel to Route 13. Section 3 is in the old section on the far right, and runs from the front at route 13 to the back.
This grave is located in the front very close to Route 13, and close to the far right border of the cemetery. It is very close to a small commercial building on route 13 just right of the cemetery.
WIFE: Keziah Gates, married JUN 4, 1821, Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA.
SON: Albert Clark
DEATH RECORD: Leominster, MA. Name: Luther R. Clark, died MAR 24, 1882 at Leominster, MA. Age: 90 y. 0 m. 5 d. Cause of Death: Apoplexy. Male, widowed, farmer. Born at Hubbardston, MA. Residence: Leominster, MA. Father: Luther, born Hubbardston, MA. Mother: Sally, born Royalston, MA.
HEADSTONE INSCRIPTION:
Luther R. Clark, died MAR 24, 1882. AE 90 ys. 5 ds.
Kezia Gates, his wife, died APR 28, 1880. AE 83 y., 9 mo., 14 d.
Note: Luther's parents are buried near him...just to the right of his headstone. You can see the two flat headstones in one of the photos.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:
The Fitchburg Sentinel
June 10, 1871
GOLDEN WEDDING IN LEOMINSTER - On the first Monday of the month of roses in 1821, there was a wedding, of course there was, many a one. But of the couples that stood up for marital rights, some returned last Monday to commemorate the return of their golden day. As the procession of anniversaries moved on, past the wood, and the tin, and the crystal, and past the silver, many a pair was broken or in wholly disappeared to human sight. But even to this week, one couple at least, remained to gladden many hearts.
Fifty years ago a Parson's services were very welcome in Hubbardston, to declare Mr. Luther R. Clark and Miss. Kezia Gates husband and wife Last Monday, they cordially welcomed their pastor, joined with him in prayer and listened to his words of congratulation, but the long and trying, the joyful and busy years, had so welded their hearts together beyond the power of words or solemn service to bind or unbind.
And so they sat together in the midst of three generations of children and grandchildren, everything smiled. The scenery viewed from their doorway, wood and water, meadow and mountain never looked more charming. The welcome rain of the sabbath had caused all the fields to look up with joy.
After a season of unrestrained inter-course both within doors and without, the company was called to order by Mr. Sumner Clark, who after giving remarks of his own, gave others the opportunity of adding their tribute to the occasion. Besides the exercises already mentioned by the sons in law, Deacon Wood, formerly of Westminster and Mr. Harrington of L.(Leominster) and by other younger men the bountiful supper provided, inspired most cheerful song. And so the festive joy went on until the glowing sun setting grandly behind Old Wachusett, ended the golden day, leaving behind them substantial and appropriate mementoes the company left the bridal pair to the quiet of their Highland home. Mr. and Mrs. Clark began their married in the house where they have since resided. We may hint at the changes that have occured in the outside world since then by saying that the news of the first Napoleon's death at St. Helen's must have been pubished in this country just about the time of the wedding. Missouri was soon admitted to the Union on the basis of the stupendous compromise. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have lived together to see the completion of the almight epoch in both histories.
For the change in their own family life, we will only refer her by opting the familiar lines.
"John Anderson my jo, John.
We climb the hill together;
And monie a canty day, John,
We've had wi' ane anither"
Leominister, June 8, 1871
***END***
The following is an excerpt from book:
"Genealogy Records of the descendants of Hugh Clark of Watertown, MA 1640-1866, by John Clark, Boston, 1866. Page #193 & 194.
Luther Reed Clark: "He removed from Hub. to Leominster, where he is still living. By industry and economy he has become one of the wealthiest farmers of Worcester county. His farm, which is situated in the western part of Leominster, is a large and valuable one, and the enterprise which is displayed in its management by Mr. Clark, and his son-in-law, Mr. F.B. Harrington, has given it a wide reputation."
BURIAL LOCATION NOTE: Luther R. Clark is buried in Section 3, lot 14.
The Front of the cemetery runs parallel to Route 13. Section 3 is in the old section on the far right, and runs from the front at route 13 to the back.
This grave is located in the front very close to Route 13, and close to the far right border of the cemetery. It is very close to a small commercial building on route 13 just right of the cemetery.
PARENTS: Luther Clark, born Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., MA., and Sally Walker, born Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.
WIFE: Keziah Gates, married JUN 4, 1821, Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA.
SON: Albert Clark
DEATH RECORD: Leominster, MA. Name: Luther R. Clark, died MAR 24, 1882 at Leominster, MA. Age: 90 y. 0 m. 5 d. Cause of Death: Apoplexy. Male, widowed, farmer. Born at Hubbardston, MA. Residence: Leominster, MA. Father: Luther, born Hubbardston, MA. Mother: Sally, born Royalston, MA.
HEADSTONE INSCRIPTION:
Luther R. Clark, died MAR 24, 1882. AE 90 ys. 5 ds.
Kezia Gates, his wife, died APR 28, 1880. AE 83 y., 9 mo., 14 d.
Note: Luther's parents are buried near him...just to the right of his headstone. You can see the two flat headstones in one of the photos.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:
The Fitchburg Sentinel
June 10, 1871
GOLDEN WEDDING IN LEOMINSTER - On the first Monday of the month of roses in 1821, there was a wedding, of course there was, many a one. But of the couples that stood up for marital rights, some returned last Monday to commemorate the return of their golden day. As the procession of anniversaries moved on, past the wood, and the tin, and the crystal, and past the silver, many a pair was broken or in wholly disappeared to human sight. But even to this week, one couple at least, remained to gladden many hearts.
Fifty years ago a Parson's services were very welcome in Hubbardston, to declare Mr. Luther R. Clark and Miss. Kezia Gates husband and wife Last Monday, they cordially welcomed their pastor, joined with him in prayer and listened to his words of congratulation, but the long and trying, the joyful and busy years, had so welded their hearts together beyond the power of words or solemn service to bind or unbind.
And so they sat together in the midst of three generations of children and grandchildren, everything smiled. The scenery viewed from their doorway, wood and water, meadow and mountain never looked more charming. The welcome rain of the sabbath had caused all the fields to look up with joy.
After a season of unrestrained inter-course both within doors and without, the company was called to order by Mr. Sumner Clark, who after giving remarks of his own, gave others the opportunity of adding their tribute to the occasion. Besides the exercises already mentioned by the sons in law, Deacon Wood, formerly of Westminster and Mr. Harrington of L.(Leominster) and by other younger men the bountiful supper provided, inspired most cheerful song. And so the festive joy went on until the glowing sun setting grandly behind Old Wachusett, ended the golden day, leaving behind them substantial and appropriate mementoes the company left the bridal pair to the quiet of their Highland home. Mr. and Mrs. Clark began their married in the house where they have since resided. We may hint at the changes that have occured in the outside world since then by saying that the news of the first Napoleon's death at St. Helen's must have been pubished in this country just about the time of the wedding. Missouri was soon admitted to the Union on the basis of the stupendous compromise. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have lived together to see the completion of the almight epoch in both histories.
For the change in their own family life, we will only refer her by opting the familiar lines.
"John Anderson my jo, John.
We climb the hill together;
And monie a canty day, John,
We've had wi' ane anither"
Leominister, June 8, 1871
***END***
The following is an excerpt from book:
"Genealogy Records of the descendants of Hugh Clark of Watertown, MA 1640-1866, by John Clark, Boston, 1866. Page #193 & 194.
Luther Reed Clark: "He removed from Hub. to Leominster, where he is still living. By industry and economy he has become one of the wealthiest farmers of Worcester county. His farm, which is situated in the western part of Leominster, is a large and valuable one, and the enterprise which is displayed in its management by Mr. Clark, and his son-in-law, Mr. F.B. Harrington, has given it a wide reputation."
BURIAL LOCATION NOTE: Luther R. Clark is buried in Section 3, lot 14.
The Front of the cemetery runs parallel to Route 13. Section 3 is in the old section on the far right, and runs from the front at route 13 to the back.
This grave is located in the front very close to Route 13, and close to the far right border of the cemetery. It is very close to a small commercial building on route 13 just right of the cemetery.
WIFE: Keziah Gates, married JUN 4, 1821, Hubbardston, Worcester Co., MA.
SON: Albert Clark
DEATH RECORD: Leominster, MA. Name: Luther R. Clark, died MAR 24, 1882 at Leominster, MA. Age: 90 y. 0 m. 5 d. Cause of Death: Apoplexy. Male, widowed, farmer. Born at Hubbardston, MA. Residence: Leominster, MA. Father: Luther, born Hubbardston, MA. Mother: Sally, born Royalston, MA.
HEADSTONE INSCRIPTION:
Luther R. Clark, died MAR 24, 1882. AE 90 ys. 5 ds.
Kezia Gates, his wife, died APR 28, 1880. AE 83 y., 9 mo., 14 d.
Note: Luther's parents are buried near him...just to the right of his headstone. You can see the two flat headstones in one of the photos.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:
The Fitchburg Sentinel
June 10, 1871
GOLDEN WEDDING IN LEOMINSTER - On the first Monday of the month of roses in 1821, there was a wedding, of course there was, many a one. But of the couples that stood up for marital rights, some returned last Monday to commemorate the return of their golden day. As the procession of anniversaries moved on, past the wood, and the tin, and the crystal, and past the silver, many a pair was broken or in wholly disappeared to human sight. But even to this week, one couple at least, remained to gladden many hearts.
Fifty years ago a Parson's services were very welcome in Hubbardston, to declare Mr. Luther R. Clark and Miss. Kezia Gates husband and wife Last Monday, they cordially welcomed their pastor, joined with him in prayer and listened to his words of congratulation, but the long and trying, the joyful and busy years, had so welded their hearts together beyond the power of words or solemn service to bind or unbind.
And so they sat together in the midst of three generations of children and grandchildren, everything smiled. The scenery viewed from their doorway, wood and water, meadow and mountain never looked more charming. The welcome rain of the sabbath had caused all the fields to look up with joy.
After a season of unrestrained inter-course both within doors and without, the company was called to order by Mr. Sumner Clark, who after giving remarks of his own, gave others the opportunity of adding their tribute to the occasion. Besides the exercises already mentioned by the sons in law, Deacon Wood, formerly of Westminster and Mr. Harrington of L.(Leominster) and by other younger men the bountiful supper provided, inspired most cheerful song. And so the festive joy went on until the glowing sun setting grandly behind Old Wachusett, ended the golden day, leaving behind them substantial and appropriate mementoes the company left the bridal pair to the quiet of their Highland home. Mr. and Mrs. Clark began their married in the house where they have since resided. We may hint at the changes that have occured in the outside world since then by saying that the news of the first Napoleon's death at St. Helen's must have been pubished in this country just about the time of the wedding. Missouri was soon admitted to the Union on the basis of the stupendous compromise. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have lived together to see the completion of the almight epoch in both histories.
For the change in their own family life, we will only refer her by opting the familiar lines.
"John Anderson my jo, John.
We climb the hill together;
And monie a canty day, John,
We've had wi' ane anither"
Leominister, June 8, 1871
***END***
The following is an excerpt from book:
"Genealogy Records of the descendants of Hugh Clark of Watertown, MA 1640-1866, by John Clark, Boston, 1866. Page #193 & 194.
Luther Reed Clark: "He removed from Hub. to Leominster, where he is still living. By industry and economy he has become one of the wealthiest farmers of Worcester county. His farm, which is situated in the western part of Leominster, is a large and valuable one, and the enterprise which is displayed in its management by Mr. Clark, and his son-in-law, Mr. F.B. Harrington, has given it a wide reputation."
BURIAL LOCATION NOTE: Luther R. Clark is buried in Section 3, lot 14.
The Front of the cemetery runs parallel to Route 13. Section 3 is in the old section on the far right, and runs from the front at route 13 to the back.
This grave is located in the front very close to Route 13, and close to the far right border of the cemetery. It is very close to a small commercial building on route 13 just right of the cemetery.
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