Birth : 1 Dec 1755 Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Death : 1 Aug 1810 Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial : Mount Zion Cemetery, Whitman, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate : 42.0853004, -70.9389038
Inscription :
OBADIAH HERSEY
died Aug. 1, 1810;
aged 55 years.
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NAOMI,
his wife
died Aug. 24, 1836;
aged 84 years
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JAMES,
their son
died Oct. 22, 1859;
AE.64yrs. 9mos. & 22days.
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Description : HEARSEY/HERSEY

Obadiah was a son of Joseph Hersey & Mary Reed.

He was married on 17 Apr 1777 at Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts to Naomi Reed.

They had 9 children:
. Luther Hersey (1778 - 1828)
+ sp: Polly Harnden
. Polly Hersey (1780 - 1780)
. Polly Hersey (1782 - 1827)
+ sp: Jacob Harnden
. Delpha Hersey (1783 - 1800)
. Rebeckah Hersey (1785)
. Galen Hersey (1786)
+ sp: Polly Johnson
. Jeremiah Hersey (1789)
. Olive Hersey (1792)
. James Hersey (1795)

Obadiah was a lumberman and furnished the white oak planking for "Old Ironsides", the frigate U.S.S. Constitution. The trees were cut near his home in Northville, "east of there toward... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Capt Obadiah Hersey's memorial?

    Capt Obadiah Hersey's memorial is located at: Mount Zion Cemetery, Whitman, Plymouth County, USA.

  • When did Capt Obadiah Hersey death?

    Capt Obadiah Hersey death on 1 Aug 1810 in Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Capt Obadiah Hersey's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.0853004
    Longitude: -70.9389038

Family Members:

Parent

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Joseph Hearsey Jr.

(1726 - 1807)

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Mary Reed Hearsey

(1734 - 1801)

Spouse

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Naomi Reed Hersey

(1751 - 1836)

Siblings

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Joseph Hersey

(1760 - 1831)

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Hannah Hersey Shaw

(1769 - 1853)

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Thomas Hersey

(1771 - 1816)

Children

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Luther Hersey

(1778 - 1828)

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Polla Hersey

(1779 - 1780)

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James Hersey

(1795 - 1859)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Zion Cemetery
Whitman, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0853004, -70.9389038

2. Colebrook Cemetery
Whitman, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0853004, -70.9321976

3. High Street Cemetery
Whitman, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0859750, -70.9566920

4. Old Church Burial Ground (Defunct)
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1019400, -70.9485100

5. Saint James Cemetery
Whitman, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0653000, -70.9389038

6. Northville Cemetery
East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0635470, -70.9257280

7. Whitman Family Cemetery
East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0528620, -70.9463170

8. David Ellis Cemetery
Rockland, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1069700, -70.9051700

9. Mount Vernon Cemetery
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1197014, -70.9413986

10. Holy Family Cemetery
Rockland, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1157990, -70.9171982

11. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Rockland, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1190453, -70.9264908

12. Leach Cemetery
Brockton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0811005, -70.9863968

13. Spring Street Cemetery
Rockland, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1181335, -70.9144745

14. Spring Lake Cemetery
Rockland, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1209068, -70.9189682

15. Adams Street Burial Ground (Defunct)
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1248600, -70.9443500

16. Gould Family Burial Ground
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1254360, -70.9568320

17. Our Lady of Sorrows Convent Cemetery
Brockton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0742280, -70.9946250

18. Beaver Cemetery
East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0471992, -70.9792023

19. Calvary Cemetery
Brockton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0917015, -71.0056000

20. Hobart Cemetery
Hanson, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0441000, -70.9006800

21. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Brockton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0889015, -71.0068970

22. Richards Family Burial Ground
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1266400, -70.9788900

23. Cobb Family Burial Ground
Abington, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1288300, -70.9755300

24. Union Cemetery
Brockton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0838100, -71.0092200