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- From FindaGrave:
Richard Hale was born Feb 28, 1717 in Newbury, Massachusetts, to Samuel Hale and Apphia (Moody) Hale. Richard moved to Coventry, Connecticut, where he married Elizabeth Strong. They settled on a farm there and raised their family. Deacon Hale was a strong supporter of the fight for independence and provided clothing and shelter for Continental Army soldiers. Many of his sons served in the Revolution, incl. Nathan Hale.
Inscription
Deac'n Richard Hale after sustaining the of-
fice of deacon in Christ's
church about 38 years
calmly resigned his
spirit June 1, 1802
aged 85 years.
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