“He died at the residence of Job Varney at Chestnut Hill, aged 84 years. He was born at the homestead in Meaderboro, where his father and grandfather [Benjamin [0022] ] lived before him. When a young man he went to Dover and established himself in the grocery business. He remained in the business until 1853 when he sold out and went on a farm in Meaderboro, remaining there until 1870, For a year after that he was associated with his son in the tailoring business, but finally he sold out and for twelve years made his home with Job Varney. In January, 1888 he was paralyzed in his right side and ever after was an invalid. Every care was bestowed on him by Mr. Varney's family, and his last days were made as pleasant as possible. He was a member of the Friends Society, and he was held in high esteem by all.”