1775 October 2 (Monday). Elias goes to School to Mr. William May, who keeps at the Whipple School-House. Attended Miss Zerviah Nurses Funeral. She was nigh 36. A Messenger called to inform me of the Death of that worthy Man, Col. Timothy Brigham Yesterday, though previously Some time, indisposed, yet he dyed suddenly, and to all about him unexpectedly[1] Help, Lord! the godly man ceaseth! This especially is a very great Loss — to dear Brother Stone more peculiarly. I am desired to go there tomorrow.
[1]Timothy Brigham d. Oct. 1, 1775; Southborough Vital Records, 159.