On 4 Jul 1771 when Betsey was 22, she married
Capt. Daniel Barstow (44022) , son of
Dea. Samuel Barstow (24326) (7 Feb 1708/9-19 Nov 1801) &
Margaret Stockbridge (27718) (19 Oct 1708-12 Apr 1788), in First Congegational Church of Hanover.
446 Born on 1 Jul 1744 in Hanover, MA.486 Daniel was baptized in First Congegational Church of Hanover, on 1 Jul 1744.446 Daniel died in Hanover, MA, on 24 Feb 1842; he was 97.
From the History of Hanover:174
Daniel “lived on King st., where his son Daniel resides [in 1853]. He is described by Hon. G. H. Barstow, as ‘a gent. of the old school, dressed in cocked hat, long blue coat, breeches, and long boots, fastened at the knee by a strap and buckle.’ This was in 1809. He was Selectman in 1786, and Capt. of one of the old Military Companies prior to 1800.”
Hanover Center Cemetery, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Daniel Barker, d. 24 Feb 1842 æ. 98
Betsey Barker, d. 9 Mar 1826 æ. 78
The patriach died tho'spared
For near a hundred years
A long probation shared
And knew its hopes & fears
Mortals prepare to die
Prepare to meet your God
The four last things are nigh
Your doom awaits His Nod