Rev Justus Forward (1730-1814) - Find a Grave Memorial

Rev Justus Forward

Birth

11 May 1730

Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Death

8 Mar 1814 (aged 83)

Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA

Burial

South Cemetery

Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map

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He graduated from Yale College in 1754; taught school in Hatfield, where he studied theology; was licensed to preach in the fall of 1755, and was ordained February 25, 1756. He was solo pastor till March, 1812, when a colleague was settled. During his ministry three hundred and eighty members
were received into the church, of whom two hundred and ninety-four joined on profession of faith. Several revivals of religion occurred during his connection with the church—the most remarkable of which was in the years 1785-6.

Inscription

Sacred to the Memory
of
Rev. Justus Forward
Pastor of the Church in Belchertown
Who, skilled in Evangelical Doctrine
Exemplary in Christian Duty
Prudent in Council
Valiant for the truth
Faithful & Successful in labours
After a long & useful Ministry
In which with reputation to himself
And to the spiritual benefit of his flock
He served God and his Generation
Fell Asleep
March 8th AD 1814
In the 84th year of his Age
And the 59th of his Ministry
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord"