Peter and Mary Tufts stone in Bell Rock Cemetery
Riverside Avenue Medford MA
When I do research on Tufts and others, I often try to find their resting place or old homestead. Depending on the generation it is often difficult to find some of the oldest homes and graves. So many Tufts and other families can trace their immigrant ancestor to Peter and Mary. It is remarkable that their home is still preserved and resting place is not gone like so many of that century.
Very cool! I've never been down to see these sights in Medford. It would be worth the drive. Thanks for posting the photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for my first comment Heather. Bell Rock is truly a gem to see as well as Phipps, Salem St and of course Mount Auburn (which would fill a couple days). It's really a pleasure to see these oldest of stones not only for their beauty and design but to marvel at how well they have survived for 300 years while so many others of that age have not. I have a copy of the Tufts tour which was put together for a reunion and maps out each cemetery. Bring a friend as Bell Rock is kind of a rough area. Phipps is only open by appointment so let me know if you go. There is a nice monument there for Rev. John Harvard 1607-1638.
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ReplyDeleteI have some Tufts who married into my tree. And, at this time last year, I went to Bell Rock Cemetery to photo some of my Newhall ancestors buried there. I have almost all MA and CT ancestors. I look forward in following your blog. Mine is http://lifefromtheroots.blogspot.com/, if you are interested. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments. Looking forward to sharinf information and stories.
ReplyDeleteThat TUFT gravestone is simply marvellous - love the Latin inscriptions as well, clear as a bell. Sorry to say that I have no Tuft ancestors, although many very early New England settlers in my line. Greetings and best blogging wishes from another newbie blogger,just started this year and have two blogs... http://twigsandtrees.blogspot.ca/ and http://terwilliger-souvenir-album.blogspot.ca/ I loved reading your stories on Heather's blog - so glad you've decided to write more. Congratulations.
ReplyDeletePeter Tufts is my 11x g. grandfather through his son who was killed at Bloody Brook. It is so cool to find information about him and his children. Also amazing that his house and gravestone look to be in such good condition still. thanks for sharing. I hope to be able to visit the area once I get my genealogy "trace the path of my ancestors" vacation planned in the next year or two. I am wondering, do you know when Peter came over from England and the name of the ship?
ReplyDeleteThank you Woodstock. researchers have tried to narrow down the ship and date for Peter but all that is confirmed is that he was accepted as a freeman in Charlestown in 1638. The Tufts Kinsmen book has much much more if you can find one in a library or order one. The book order page is October 2014. When you plan your trip to Boston, I have a Tufts tour recommendation. James Tufts family is a proud one of soldiers, educators and statesmen.
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