Elizabeth Howe was born 11 Jul 1675 in the eastern part of Marlborough. Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Ward) Howe. Elizabeth's headstone and that of Thomas are found in the Old Spring Hill Cemetery in Marlborough.
The story of Elizabeth's capture by Indians can be found in Historical Reminiscences of Marlborough. On 1 Jul 1692, as a young girl visiting her sister, the wife of Peter Joslin of Lancaster, Massachusetts, the Joslin home was attacked by Indians. Upon his return from the field, Peter found his wife, three children and the widow Whitcomb butchered by their hatchets. Elizabeth was taken captive into Canada. She was engaged to Thomas at the time of her capture. Believing that Elizabeth would never return, Thomas took a solemn vow never to marry. Four years later she was redeemed by the Government. After her redemption, Elizabeth returned by way of the Saco River and was brought to Boston, where she told Royal Governor Phipps "that if she had been a beaver skin she would have been redeemed much earlier"! It is said that she kept certain Indian habits, such as sitting on the floor, for some years after her return from captivity.
After their marriage 23 Jan 1699, Thomas and Elizabeth settled in Marlborough, Massachusetts, later moving to Shrewsbury. Thomas died 25 Aug 1742. Elizabeth died 18 Aug 1764 at the age of 89.
Gravestone reads:
KEYES – Elizabeth Keyes
Here lies ye body of
Mrs. Elizabeth Keyes
Relict of Deacon Tho's Keyes
She died Aug ye 18
KEYES – Deacon Thomas Keyes
HERE LIES BURIED
BODY OF DEC
THOMAS KEYES
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE
AUGUST 25
A D 1 7 4 2
In ye 68 year [?]
The story of Elizabeth's capture by Indians can be found in Historical Reminiscences of Marlborough. On 1 Jul 1692, as a young girl visiting her sister, the wife of Peter Joslin of Lancaster, Massachusetts, the Joslin home was attacked by Indians. Upon his return from the field, Peter found his wife, three children and the widow Whitcomb butchered by their hatchets. Elizabeth was taken captive into Canada. She was engaged to Thomas at the time of her capture. Believing that Elizabeth would never return, Thomas took a solemn vow never to marry. Four years later she was redeemed by the Government. After her redemption, Elizabeth returned by way of the Saco River and was brought to Boston, where she told Royal Governor Phipps "that if she had been a beaver skin she would have been redeemed much earlier"! It is said that she kept certain Indian habits, such as sitting on the floor, for some years after her return from captivity.
After their marriage 23 Jan 1699, Thomas and Elizabeth settled in Marlborough, Massachusetts, later moving to Shrewsbury. Thomas died 25 Aug 1742. Elizabeth died 18 Aug 1764 at the age of 89.
Gravestone reads:
KEYES – Elizabeth Keyes
Here lies ye body of
Mrs. Elizabeth Keyes
Relict of Deacon Tho's Keyes
She died Aug ye 18
KEYES – Deacon Thomas Keyes
HERE LIES BURIED
BODY OF DEC
THOMAS KEYES
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE
AUGUST 25
A D 1 7 4 2
In ye 68 year [?]
Elizabeth Howe was born 11 Jul 1675 in the eastern part of Marlborough. Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Ward) Howe. Elizabeth's headstone and that of Thomas are found in the Old Spring Hill Cemetery in Marlborough.
The story of Elizabeth's capture by Indians can be found in Historical Reminiscences of Marlborough. On 1 Jul 1692, as a young girl visiting her sister, the wife of Peter Joslin of Lancaster, Massachusetts, the Joslin home was attacked by Indians. Upon his return from the field, Peter found his wife, three children and the widow Whitcomb butchered by their hatchets. Elizabeth was taken captive into Canada. She was engaged to Thomas at the time of her capture. Believing that Elizabeth would never return, Thomas took a solemn vow never to marry. Four years later she was redeemed by the Government. After her redemption, Elizabeth returned by way of the Saco River and was brought to Boston, where she told Royal Governor Phipps "that if she had been a beaver skin she would have been redeemed much earlier"! It is said that she kept certain Indian habits, such as sitting on the floor, for some years after her return from captivity.
After their marriage 23 Jan 1699, Thomas and Elizabeth settled in Marlborough, Massachusetts, later moving to Shrewsbury. Thomas died 25 Aug 1742. Elizabeth died 18 Aug 1764 at the age of 89.
Gravestone reads:
KEYES – Elizabeth Keyes
Here lies ye body of
Mrs. Elizabeth Keyes
Relict of Deacon Tho's Keyes
She died Aug ye 18
KEYES – Deacon Thomas Keyes
HERE LIES BURIED
BODY OF DEC
THOMAS KEYES
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE
AUGUST 25
A D 1 7 4 2
In ye 68 year [?]
The story of Elizabeth's capture by Indians can be found in Historical Reminiscences of Marlborough. On 1 Jul 1692, as a young girl visiting her sister, the wife of Peter Joslin of Lancaster, Massachusetts, the Joslin home was attacked by Indians. Upon his return from the field, Peter found his wife, three children and the widow Whitcomb butchered by their hatchets. Elizabeth was taken captive into Canada. She was engaged to Thomas at the time of her capture. Believing that Elizabeth would never return, Thomas took a solemn vow never to marry. Four years later she was redeemed by the Government. After her redemption, Elizabeth returned by way of the Saco River and was brought to Boston, where she told Royal Governor Phipps "that if she had been a beaver skin she would have been redeemed much earlier"! It is said that she kept certain Indian habits, such as sitting on the floor, for some years after her return from captivity.
After their marriage 23 Jan 1699, Thomas and Elizabeth settled in Marlborough, Massachusetts, later moving to Shrewsbury. Thomas died 25 Aug 1742. Elizabeth died 18 Aug 1764 at the age of 89.
Gravestone reads:
KEYES – Elizabeth Keyes
Here lies ye body of
Mrs. Elizabeth Keyes
Relict of Deacon Tho's Keyes
She died Aug ye 18
KEYES – Deacon Thomas Keyes
HERE LIES BURIED
BODY OF DEC
THOMAS KEYES
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE
AUGUST 25
A D 1 7 4 2
In ye 68 year [?]
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