1748 January 12 (Tuesday). The Funeral Obsequies of Reverend Mr. Prentice Solemnized. Mr. Loring prayed. Mr. Loring, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Stow, Mr. Seccomb, Mr. Mellen[1] and I were Bearers. (Were favored with moderate weather. A considerable number of Ministers.) The Church and Congregation (males) walked before the corps. Mr. Thomas Prentice made a short Speech after covering up in the grave. The Parish bore the Expenses of the Funeral so far as 200£ old Tenor. Judge Wilder by Request was with the Bearers at the Drawing up of Character and took the Care of transmitting it to the Printer. A most Sorrowfull and Mournful Time! The Lord repair the wide Breach! and comfort all the Bereaved and grant them to study peace and Love! Lodged there again.
[1]The Reverend Mr. John Mellen of Sterling.