William Bowman Stone

William was the brother of Lucy Stone (1818-1893): Women's Rights AdvocateLucy Stone's brother, William Bowman Stone, was the pastor of the Evangelical Congregational Church which was then located on Green Street near Heywood Street. This church represented the more conservative wing of Congregationalism in Gardner. William Stone served as the pastor of this church for eight years. Like his sister, he was an ardent abolitionist and also opposed the use of tobacco. In 1850, Stone resigned his pastorate because of illness and retired to the family homestead in West Brookfield. During this time, even though in poor health, he was still able to serve one term in the state legislature. source www.thegardnermuseum.com

He married three sisters: Phebe Williams Robinson - Feb. 16, 1842 Samantha Robinson - May 24, 1853 Martha Robinson - Dec. 22, 1885