Rev. Alexander Thayer:

"Graduated at the college of New Jersey, 1765. He was ordained at Paxton, the successor of Rev. Biglow.. 28 Nov., 1770. His political affinities did not at all harmonize with those of the staunch freedom-loving people of Paxton. He was dismissed on account of his strong Loyalist opinions, 14 Aug., 1782. After his dismission, he removed to Holliston, and there spent his days as a private citizen. He died 25 Sept. 1807, aged 64 years. The stone marking the place of his sepulture (sic) has the following:

       Beneath this stone his body lies,

       And mingles with its native earth;

       The immortal spirit to the skies

       Is gone to God who gave it birth.