1726 August 28 (Sunday). I preach’d again upon 1 John 2.1, a. and p.m. I was much wearied at noon, and very unactive. Aged Mrs. Holloway[1] was Suddenly taken ill this morning. At Midnight Mr. Holloway came to me and desir’d me to rise and ride to his Mother. I did so. When I came to her she could Scarce Speak, but her understanding was Strong. I pray’d after which She Reviv’d and spake a great deal to me alone of her former Desires and the Comforts She had lately received from Deacon Keys[2] of Shrewsbury, etc.
[1]Mother of William and/or Adam Holloway of Westborough.
[2]Deacon John Keyes should not be confused with Captain John Keyes, another resident of Shrewsbury. The ancestry of both is unclear. Ward, Shrewsbury, pp. 339-341.