Rev Zabdiel Adams (1739-1801) - Find a Grave Memorial

Rev Zabdiel Adams

Birth

5 Nov 1739

Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Death

1 Mar 1801 (aged 61)

Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Burial

South Cemetery

Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map

Plot

OLD 364

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Son of Ebenezer and Anne (Boylston) Adams.

Husband of Elizabeth Stearns. They wed in Lunenburg, MA, June 5, 1765.

They had 11 children. (see Elizabeths page for children)

Son of Ebenezer and Anne (Boylston) Adams.

Husband of Elizabeth Stearns. They wed in Lunenburg, MA, June 5, 1765.

They had 11 children. (see Elizabeths page for children)

Inscription

This monument is erected by the town as a tribute of affectionate respect to the memory of their deceased pastor, the Rev. Zabdial Adams, who died universally esteemed and respected March 1st, 1801, in the 62d year of his age, and 37th of his ministry. An active and capacious mind, nurtured by a publick education, rendered him an acceptable, instructive and useful minister. The asperities of his constitution were softened by the refining influence of Religion. With a heart and understanding formed for social life, he seldom failed to instruct and improve all who enjoyed his communications. In his ministerial performances, a ready utterance, commanding eloquence and elevated sentiments made him engaging and profitable. A Catholic belief of the Gospel, a respect and love of the Saviour and a confidence in the faithfullness of God, disarmed death of its terrors, and inspired a rational and certain hope of a glorious Resurrection. He was a burning and shining light, and we rejoiced for a season in the light.