Attorney. Born to Colonel John and Elizabeth (nee Norton). He inherited the family property on Mount Wollaston along Quincy Bay, south of Boston. A tragic figure, he was said to be Abigail Smith Adam's favorite uncle. At 29 he married Martha Salisbury on 12 February 1746. She died within the first year of the marriage. His deep mourning turned him into a recluse for the rest of his life. He is mention in the letters of Abigail and her husband, who were visitors at Mount Wollaston.
Attorney. Born to Colonel John and Elizabeth (nee Norton). He inherited the family property on Mount Wollaston along Quincy Bay, south of Boston. A tragic figure, he was said to be Abigail Smith Adam's favorite uncle. At 29 he married Martha Salisbury on 12 February 1746. She died within the first year of the marriage. His deep mourning turned him into a recluse for the rest of his life. He is mention in the letters of Abigail and her husband, who were visitors at Mount Wollaston.
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Here rests the remains of Norton Quincy, Esq. Deceased Sept. 29, 1801, AEtatis 84 Years, 11 months, 2 days.
Rev. Peter Whitney, the eighth minister of the 1st Congregational Church in this town. Deceased March 3rd, 1843 in the 74 Year of his age, and 44 of his ministry.
And Mrs. Jane his wife. Deceased Nov. 11, 1832, in 57 year of her age.
Abby Warren, Daughter of Rev William P. Lunt. Deceased Sept 12, 1814, AE 15 mons. 4 days.
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