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Joseph Modica

Birth	:	9 Jun 1805 Palermo, Città Metropolitana di Palermo, Sicilia, Italy
Death	:	11 Aug 1871 Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Henniker Cemetery, Henniker, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1788890, -71.8130560
Description	:	Joseph Modica was born in Palermo, Sicily, June 9, 1805. His early life was an eventful one. Between 1826 and 1828 he became a Free Mason, an interdicted organization in Italy at that date, the government being in the hands of the Roman Catholic element, and greatly obnoxious to the younger and wore liberal portion of the people, who, a few years later, attempted its overthrow in the interest of freedom. He was an active participant in the revolution of 1830 and was a warm personal friend of the patriot Garibaldi, for whom he entertained the highest esteem. During that... Read More	Joseph Modica was born in Palermo, Sicily, June 9, 1805. His early life was an eventful one. Between 1826 and 1828 he became a Free Mason, an interdicted organization in Italy at that date, the government being in the hands of the Roman Catholic element, and greatly obnoxious to the younger and wore liberal portion of the people, who, a few years later, attempted its overthrow in the interest of freedom. He was an active participant in the revolution of 1830 and was a warm personal friend of the patriot Garibaldi, for whom he entertained the highest esteem. During that revolution he was captured, and was sentenced, to be shot, but, was saved from that fate by virtue of his being a Mason; he escaping from imprisonment and being secreted in a tomb for some time, and in a wood six months, where lie was aided by his mother, who furnished him his subsistence. At the time of his capture he was terribly maltreated, being bayoneted in his left arm, and having his skull so badly crushed as to require trepanning; the scars of these wounds he carried to his grave. The spies of the government at length discovering his hiding-place, he escaped from the wood at night, and, through the aid of friends, was secreted on board an American vessel. He arrived in Boston in 1831, and at once engaged in the occupation to which he had been reared at home, - that of tailoring - which business he pursued in Boston until 1851, when he came to this town, and continued in the same occupation until his death. After the revolution of 1848, the government of Italy, complimenting his heroism and patriotism, invited him to return to Italy and make it his home; but he become so strongly attached to America and her institutions, and had such an intense dislike of what he regarded as the despoilers and enemies of Italy, that he never revisited his native land, though he sympathized deeply with every progressive movement there. Mr. Modica was a genial gentleman, and highly esteemed by his fellow-townsmen. He was an industrious and thrifty businessman, a kind neighbor, an indulgent father and husband, and a worthy citizen, and his death carried sorrow to the hearts of many friends, not only of this adopted country but in his native country, fair Italy. He died Aug. 11, 1871, of disease of the liver, and his funeral was one of the largest ever seen in this town. He was a member of Aurora Lodge, F. & A. Masons, of this town, also of Woods Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, of this town, and of Mount Horeb Commandery of Knight Templars, of Concord, all of which bodies, together with brethren from various lodges, chapters, and commanderies, united in paying the last sad rites to his memory. He married, April 25, 1839, Achsah Farrar, of Hillsborough, then residing in Boston, where his children were born.

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Joseph Modica's memorial is located at: Henniker Cemetery, Henniker, Merrimack County, USA.
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Joseph Modica death on 11 Aug 1871 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
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Latitude: 43.1788890
Longitude: -71.8130560

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Achsa Farrar Modica

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1. Henniker Cemetery
Henniker, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1788890, -71.8130560

2. Old Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1747017, -71.8242035

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Coordinate: 43.1350940, -71.8513790

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Coordinate: 43.2065800, -71.7514600

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Coordinate: 43.2248840, -71.8491650

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Coordinate: 43.2294180, -71.7612020

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Coordinate: 43.1183400, -71.7871570

17. Bear Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1233100, -71.8686100

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Coordinate: 43.1128760, -71.7829890

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Coordinate: 43.1867300, -71.9146100

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Coordinate: 43.2516670, -71.7833330

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Coordinate: 43.2425870, -71.8730310

22. Munroe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1594009, -71.9158020

23. Colby Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2186110, -71.9052780

24. Old Pond Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2302970, -71.8951050