Winslow Cemetery facts for kids
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Winslow Cemetery
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Settlers' Memorial
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| Location | Winslow Cemetery Rd., Marshfield, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 3.2 acres (1.3 ha) |
| Built | c. 1651 |
| NRHP reference No. | 100001219 |
| Added to NRHP | January 2, 2018 |
The Winslow Cemetery, also known as the Old Winslow Burying Ground, is a very old cemetery in Marshfield, Massachusetts. It is located on Winslow Cemetery Road. This cemetery started around 1651, making it the oldest one in Marshfield.
Many important people are buried here. These include some of the first settlers of the Plymouth Colony. A famous politician from the 1800s, Daniel Webster, is also buried here. The town of Marshfield now owns and takes care of the cemetery. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.
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History of Winslow Cemetery
How the Cemetery Started
The area of Marshfield called Green Harbor was settled in 1637. A person named Edward Winslow started this settlement. He had come to the Plymouth Colony in 1630. The town of Marshfield officially became a town in 1640.
In that same year, some land was given to William Thomas. He was an immigrant from Wales who also arrived in 1630. William Thomas gave some of his land to the town. This land was used to create a burying ground, which is what we now call a cemetery. It was right next to the town's first meeting house.
William Thomas passed away in 1651. People believe his is the oldest grave in the cemetery. Later, in 1832, a famous politician and lawyer named Daniel Webster bought William Thomas's land. Daniel Webster is also buried in this historic cemetery.
Important Memorials and Monuments
There is a large monument in the cemetery. It honors "The Settlers of Green Harbor Marshfield." This monument names several important early settlers. These include Resolved White and his wife Judith. Resolved's brother, Peregrine, and his wife Sarah are also named.
The monument also mentions Susanna White, who was Resolved's mother. Her second husband, Edward Winslow, is also on the monument. Susanna White's exact death date is not known, but she was buried here. Edward Winslow died in 1655 during a military trip. He was buried at sea, but a memorial for him stands in the cemetery.
Who is Buried Here?
Many notable people are buried at Winslow Cemetery. They include:
- Adelaide Phillipps
- Resolved White and his wife Judith (Vassall) White
- Susanna White (Mayflower passenger)
- Peregrine White and his wife Sarah
- Daniel Webster
- Fletcher Webster
- Josiah Winslow
