John Avery Parker

1769–1853 (age 84)

Biography

John Avery Parker (1769–1853) was a devoted citizen of the region, guiding neighbors with a steady hand and embracing the responsibilities that came with family and fellowship at Rural Cemetery and Friends Cemetery.

His legacy endures in the quiet remembrance of those who visit, grateful for the character he brought to every encounter.

Also buried at Rural Cemetery and Friends Cemetery

Mary Coffin Luce Jones
1840–1917 (age 77)
Rural Cemetery and Friends Cemetery
Mary Coffin Luce Jones (1840-1917) was an American woman descended from prominent New England families.
John H. Clifford
1809–1876 (age 67)
Rural Cemetery and Friends Cemetery
John H. Clifford (1809-1876) was a Providence resident and prominent figure in nineteenth-century American public life.
Edwin P. Seaver
1838–1917 (age 79)
Rural Cemetery and Friends Cemetery
Edwin P. Seaver was an American resident of Northborough who lived from 1838 to 1917.
Charles Sumner Ashley Sr.
1858–1941 (age 83)
Rural Cemetery and Friends Cemetery
Charles Sumner Ashley Sr. (1858-1941) was from New Bedford.
Charles James Barclay
1843–2000 (age 157)
Rural Cemetery and Friends Cemetery
Charles James Barclay (1843–2000) was a long-lived Philadelphian who was laid to rest at Rural Cemetery and Friends Ce...
James Baxter Wood
1809–1872 (age 63)
Rural Cemetery and Friends Cemetery
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