Rev Joseph Green II was born in Boston, MA on 22 Jun 1701, married Hannah Russell on 18 Nov 1725 in Barnstable, MA and passed away on 4 Oct 1770 in Barnstable, MA.
Rev Joseph Green II's family lineage:
grandparents: Nathaniel Green and Elizabeth Taylor
parents: Joseph Green I and Mary Beck
him: Rev Joseph Green II and his wife Hannah Russell
son: Rev Joseph Green III and Hannah Lewis
grandson: Joseph Green IV and Ruth Smith
great-grand-daughter: Hannah Green
Rev Joseph Green II was born in Boston, MA on 22 Jun 1701, married Hannah Russell on 18 Nov 1725 in Barnstable, MA and passed away on 4 Oct 1770 in Barnstable, MA.
Rev Joseph Green II's family lineage:
grandparents: Nathaniel Green and Elizabeth Taylor
parents: Joseph Green I and Mary Beck
him: Rev Joseph Green II and his wife Hannah Russell
son: Rev Joseph Green III and Hannah Lewis
grandson: Joseph Green IV and Ruth Smith
great-grand-daughter: Hannah Green
Inscription
Here lieth
The Body of the Rev Mr Joseph Green
The worthy pastor of this church
As a Gentleman a Friend a Christian and a Minister
His character was greatly distinguished
His natural abilities were conspicuous
And much improved by study and application
In human and sacred Literature he greatly excelled
His principles were evangelical and candid
In prayer and preaching
His Gifts were generally and justly admired
Temperance Purity Prudence Benevolence Resignation
Devotion and exemplary Diligence in his
Master's Service adorned his character
His mind was sedate his Temper placid
His Affections and Passions regulated by Reason and Religion
His manners courteous generous and Hospitable
His conversation entertaining instructive and serious
A dutiful Son an affectionate Husband and a tender Parent
A sincere Friend and a faithful Minister
Greatly and to the last beloved and honored by his People
Born June 21 O S 1701
Graduated at Harvard College 1720
Ordained May 12 O S 1725
Departed this life in assured hope of a better
October 4 N S 1770 in the 70th year of his age
And 46th of his Ministry
Think what the Christian Preacher Friend should be
You've then his character, for such was he.
Gravesite Details
Age 70
Family Members
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
