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David Greene

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David Greene

Birth
Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
7 Apr 1866 (aged 68)
Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
Plot
Lot 18, Section 5
Memorial ID
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The engraving on the headstone under the name reads "Formerly Secretary of the ABCFM"

This refers to David Greene's having served as corresponding secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. He wrote missionaries working in the field, on behalf of the Board. He also served on the Board itself. He was an excellent guide for them, giving practical advice and translating legal and financial matters into straightforward directions. He was tactful, kind, and respected.
The engraving on the headstone under the name reads "Formerly Secretary of the ABCFM"

This refers to David Greene's having served as corresponding secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. He wrote missionaries working in the field, on behalf of the Board. He also served on the Board itself. He was an excellent guide for them, giving practical advice and translating legal and financial matters into straightforward directions. He was tactful, kind, and respected.


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  • Created by: Katie B.
  • Added: Aug 12, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95262645/david-greene: accessed ), memorial page for David Greene (15 Nov 1797–7 Apr 1866), Find a Grave Memorial ID 95262645, citing Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Katie B. (contributor 47552094).