1811 |
in Leicester, a reference to a guardianship; he would have been 15.
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1822 |
In November was appointed to the Baptist church in Grafton as supply.
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1823 |
Was ordained as regular pastor of the Baptist Church on June 25, 1823.
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1825 |
11/5/1825: birth of Otis Converse Fay in Grafton
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1826 |
While pastor in Grafton, also preached in what would become the Second Baptist Church.
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1836 |
Resigned his pastorate in Grafton on March 31, 1836.
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1836 |
November 9, 1836: attended a council to recognize the new Second Baptist Church. Came as a delegate from Westborough and participated in the actual services.
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1840 |
in Grafton for census.
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1840 |
in Sutton, where he was pastor of the Baptist Church (part of the Worcester association)(History of the town of Sutton, Massachusetts, p. 465). He was replaced in 1842.
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1850 |
in Worcester, 7th ward for census; he is called a 'merchant'. Is this really the same man? The age is right.
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1860 |
Census has an Otis Converse in Brookfield.
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1874 |
in 1874, mentioned in probate court, administration, Worcester (county?)
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1874 |
Died December 1, 1874. He was buried in the Old Oak Street Burial Ground in Grafton. His grave is listed in Susan Salisbury's "Southern Massachusetts Cemetery Collection" (see image 5 of 7) (selection below).
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