History of the Reed family in Europe and America

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his age, and thirty-third of his ministry. He was a man
of sound sense, a devoted Christian, and much beloved by
his people, and by the community generally. After his
death, his bereaved flock erected a monument to his memo-
ry. It is a marble tablet, supported by four pillars over his
grave, with the following inscription : —
EEV. SAMUEL EEED,
SECOND MINISTER IN WARWICK,
Died 31st July, 1812; mt. 57.
He had strong powers of mind; was bold in defence of the truth; severe against
wickedness; mild towards the humble; pitiful to the distressed; affectionate
towards his friends.
Frank and sincere in all his professions; rational and fervent in his piety; faithful
in his pastoral duties.
He taught the Christian doctrine in its simplicity and truth; he maintained the
freedom of the human mind, the unchangeable obligations of moral duty, the im-
partial justice of God, and future retribution.
Under the vital impression of this faith, he felt and communicated the cheering
entertainments of life, and enjoyed the richest solace and triumph in death.
6. Anna, daughter of Rev. Samuel and Anna, married
Deacon Joseph Wilson, December, 1813. She died in War-
wick in 1835.
6. Abigail, daughter of Rev. Samuel and Anna, married
Joel Mayo of Warwick in December, 1805. Children, —
Caleb ; Joel ; Samuel ; Lorin ; Mary, born in 1819, married
William Crosby, a teacher in Providence ; Edwin ; Abby,
born in 1825.
7. Abby Mayo, daughter of Abigail Reed and Joel Mayo,
married C. W. Hastings. Children, — Mary A., Joseph W.,
Herbert. They live in Warwick.
6. Samuel, son of Rev. Samuel and Anna, married Me-
linda Wheelock. Children, — John, born Feb. 26, 1820;
Meliuda A., Oct. 12, 1821. Lived in Greenfield. He died
very suddenly, and was interred in Warwick ; where his
widow resides.