Westfield, Hampden Co.; Ye Old Burying Ground

" IX miles to Springfield Court House".............. believed to be one of the milestones erected by Elijah Bates "from Springfield Court House to Chester factories", this marker stood ...

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" IX miles to Springfield Court House".............. believed to be one of the milestones erected by Elijah Bates "from Springfield Court House to Chester factories", this marker stood ...

1669 - 1969 .......during 1969 a birthday cake, 10 feet high and 19 feet in diameter with 300 lamps, illuminated this park. --------

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1669 - 1969 .......during 1969 a birthday cake, 10 feet high and 19 feet in diameter with 300 lamps, illuminated this park. --------

Surely the acreage with this house was much larger than it's now....KELLOGG House, 1825..... The structure was erected by Warham Sackett for his daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Whipple. The ...

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Surely the acreage with this house was much larger than it's now....KELLOGG House, 1825..... The structure was erected by Warham Sackett for his daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Whipple. The ...

bult about 1760.......sorry no name of builder or owner

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bult about 1760.......sorry no name of builder or owner

DEWEY HOUSE

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DEWEY HOUSE

lovely old brick house......built c.1760

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lovely old brick house......built c.1760

The entrance to the Westfield Cemetery... "The old burying Ground"

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The entrance to the Westfield Cemetery... "The old burying Ground"

Many many stones missing........

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Many many stones missing........

Original burying ground of the first settlers of Westfield..in use from about 1670-1800's...over 100 headstones remain...about 500 unmarked graves.....earliest dated stone 1683. the mo ...

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Original burying ground of the first settlers of Westfield..in use from about 1670-1800's...over 100 headstones remain...about 500 unmarked graves.....earliest dated stone 1683. the mo ...

The memory of those who fought during the Colonial Wars: Sept.8,1755 killed at Crown Point, Lake George, New York * Capt. Jonathan Ingersoll * Capt Jonathan Dewey * Major Noah Ash ...

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The memory of those who fought during the Colonial Wars: Sept.8,1755 killed at Crown Point, Lake George, New York * Capt. Jonathan Ingersoll * Capt Jonathan Dewey * Major Noah Ash ...

In honor of the men who served in the American Revolutionary War.....1775 to 1783.... click on the picture to enlarge it so you can read all names.

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In honor of the men who served in the American Revolutionary War.....1775 to 1783.... click on the picture to enlarge it so you can read all names.

Col. James Taylor, who died 14th of Aug. 1803, aged 53 years ------- MaryAnn Taylor, relict of James Taylor, died Jan.26, 1814,aged 62.

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Col. James Taylor, who died 14th of Aug. 1803, aged 53 years ------- MaryAnn Taylor, relict of James Taylor, died Jan.26, 1814,aged 62.

Four children of Col. James Taylor and Mrs. MaryAnn , viz: Roland--25th Feb(?) 1777, aged 3 years James--( 5 or 15) Sept. 1777, aged 6 months Julia--12 July 1795, aged 7 years Po ...

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Four children of Col. James Taylor and Mrs. MaryAnn , viz: Roland--25th Feb(?) 1777, aged 3 years James--( 5 or 15) Sept. 1777, aged 6 months Julia--12 July 1795, aged 7 years Po ...

Ruth, wife of Mr. Edw'd Martindale, died Jan.19, 1765, aged 63

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Ruth, wife of Mr. Edw'd Martindale, died Jan.19, 1765, aged 63

Isaac Stiles who died 9 Oct. 1790 in the 94th year of his age

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Isaac Stiles who died 9 Oct. 1790 in the 94th year of his age

Silas Bush...July 21, 1810....aged 63 Rev.War veteran

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Silas Bush...July 21, 1810....aged 63 Rev.War veteran

Anna Mosely, relict of Daniel Mosely, died Aug.21, 1803, aged 82

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Anna Mosely, relict of Daniel Mosely, died Aug.21, 1803, aged 82

Deacon Joseph Dewey, died 25th Aug. 1799, aged 85 Mrs. Beaulah, his wife, died 27 Oct 17_?

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Deacon Joseph Dewey, died 25th Aug. 1799, aged 85 Mrs. Beaulah, his wife, died 27 Oct 17_?

General Warham Parks died March 6, 1801, aged 49 also, Elizabeth , daughter of Gen.Warham and Rebecca Parks, died _______

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General Warham Parks died March 6, 1801, aged 49 also, Elizabeth , daughter of Gen.Warham and Rebecca Parks, died _______

Ephraim Williams, died March 26, 1807, aged 48 Lucinda, dau., died April 15, 1801, aged 4 years

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Ephraim Williams, died March 26, 1807, aged 48 Lucinda, dau., died April 15, 1801, aged 4 years

Enoch Loomis, died June 7, 1803, aged 54

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Enoch Loomis, died June 7, 1803, aged 54

Mrs. Abigall , wife of Jedediah Taylor, died April 27,1814, aged 58

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Mrs. Abigall , wife of Jedediah Taylor, died April 27,1814, aged 58

Ozem Sackett Nov.24, 1777 to Aug.28,1846

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Ozem Sackett Nov.24, 1777 to Aug.28,1846

Capt William Sacket died 2nd Feb.1802?, age ?

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Capt William Sacket died 2nd Feb.1802?, age ?

Rachel Wells, relict of Levi Wells, died 16th May _, aged

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Rachel Wells, relict of Levi Wells, died 16th May ___, aged__

John, son of Deacon John and Mrs.Catherine Crooks, died 24th Dec.1803, age 17

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John, son of Deacon John and Mrs.Catherine Crooks, died 24th Dec.1803, age 17

Wd (widow) Eunice Atkins, died 13th Aug 1802, aged 78

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Wd (widow) Eunice Atkins, died 13th Aug 1802, aged 78

Mrs Maryam, consort of Blackleach Fowler, died Jan. 11, 1811, aged 52

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Mrs Maryam, consort of Blackleach Fowler, died Jan. 11, 1811, aged 52

Mrs. Mercy comfort of Mr. Azariah Mosley, died 3 Dec. 1799, aged 32

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Mrs. Mercy comfort of Mr. Azariah Mosley, died 3 Dec. 1799, aged 32

William Shepard, died Nov. 16, 1817, aged 80 Revolutionary War veteran

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William Shepard, died Nov. 16, 1817, aged 80 Revolutionary War veteran

Dewey line........... Thomas--d.1648 Jedediah 1647 - 1718 Joseph 1684 - 1757 Joseph 1714 - 1799 Eliab 1746 - 1819 Jason 1789 - 1840

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Dewey line........... Thomas--d.1648 Jedediah 1647 - 1718 Joseph 1684 - 1757 Joseph 1714 - 1799 Eliab 1746 - 1819 Jason 1789 - 1840

Seth Noble, died Nov.1,1802, aged 83

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Seth Noble, died Nov.1,1802, aged 83

The gravestone of the DEWEY historian........ (easy to read)

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The gravestone of the DEWEY historian........ (easy to read)

Henry Noble was born 25th Oct. 1781 died 7th March 1807 --- also, Eliz, their daughter, b. July 21, 1804 died __ Sept 180(6)

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Henry Noble was born 25th Oct. 1781 died 7th March 1807 --- also, Eliz, their daughter, b. July 21, 1804 died __ Sept 180(6)

Mrs. Rererah, wife of Thomas Ashley, died Sept.17, 1782.. aged 90

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Mrs. Rererah, wife of Thomas Ashley, died Sept.17, 1782.. aged 90

Winthrop, son of Rev. John and Mary Ballantine......who died after a shot (Unefson....??), Sept.9, 17_8 (looks like 1738), aged ?4, 6months (if anyone knows about this, contact me.)

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Winthrop, son of Rev. John and Mary Ballantine......who died after a shot (Unefson....??), Sept.9, 17_8 (looks like 1738), aged ?4, 6months (if anyone knows about this, contact me.)

Rev. John Ballantine, late pastor of the Church of Christ in this place, died Feb. 12, 17(7?)6...., aged 60, and in his 33 or 35 year of his ministry.

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Rev. John Ballantine, late pastor of the Church of Christ in this place, died Feb. 12, 17(7?)6...., aged 60, and in his 33 or 35 year of his ministry.

John Bancroft, born April 19, 1722...died June 27, 1793, aged 72. -- Also, (looks like Mary) Bancroft, wife of John, born May 16, 1729, died ____ 21, 1779, aged 49

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John Bancroft, born April 19, 1722...died June 27, 1793, aged 72. -- Also, (looks like Mary) Bancroft, wife of John, born May 16, 1729, died ____ 21, 1779, aged 49

Rev. Nehemiah Bull, died 12, 1740 (age has fallen off)

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Rev. Nehemiah Bull, died 12, 1740 (age has fallen off)

Ann, wife of Capt. John Kellogg.... daughter of Ephriam Terry....... died Oct. 5, 1764, aged 33 years.... also a babe lying by her breast

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Ann, wife of Capt. John Kellogg.... daughter of Ephriam Terry....... died Oct. 5, 1764, aged 33 years.... also a babe lying by her breast

" David Ashley dyed on Des'r ye 8, 1718, age 77 " lets see....he'd be born in 1641.....21 years after the Pilgrims.

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" David Ashley dyed on Des'r ye 8, 1718, age 77 " lets see....he'd be born in 1641.....21 years after the Pilgrims.

SARAH, WIFE OF JEDIDIAH DEWEY, DYED NOVEMBER 20, 1711, AGED ABOUT 60

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SARAH, WIFE OF JEDIDIAH DEWEY, DYED NOVEMBER 20, 1711, AGED ABOUT 60

THOMAS REED, July 31, 1767, age 65

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THOMAS REED, July 31, 1767, age 65

AARON KING.... 26 Oct. 1801, age 87........... making him b. 1714....he could have served several wars....

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AARON KING.... 26 Oct. 1801, age 87........... making him b. 1714....he could have served several wars....

oops...got my shadow in this one !! ABIGAIL, wife John NOBLE, July 3rd, 1683, age 20

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oops...got my shadow in this one !! ABIGAIL, wife John NOBLE, July 3rd, 1683, age 20

ENSIGN STEVEN KELLOGG, June 5, 1722, age 55.

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ENSIGN STEVEN KELLOGG, June 5, 1722, age 55.

JOANNA, wife of Ens. Matthew Noble, died Nov.1,1763, aged 67.

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JOANNA, wife of Ens. Matthew Noble, died Nov.1,1763, aged 67.

MATTHEW NOBLE, born Sept. 9, 1698 and died Aug.8, 1771 (or 1775) The number 1 is shaped like a 5 on this stone....I would say he died 1771.

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MATTHEW NOBLE, born Sept. 9, 1698 and died Aug.8, 1771 (or 1775) The number 1 is shaped like a 5 on this stone....I would say he died 1771.

AMELIA wife of Silas Root, died 17 Nov. 1797, age 31

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AMELIA wife of Silas Root, died 17 Nov. 1797, age 31

" Feb.18,___7, Thom's (Thomas) Noble, in his (looks like 79 )

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" Feb.18,___7, Thom's (Thomas) Noble, in his (looks like 79 )

Sarah, wife of Thomas Noble, .....( can read only "Aug" )

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Sarah, wife of Thomas Noble, .....( can read only "Aug" )

John, son of John and Jerusha Phelps, born Aug 7, 1764 and died Mar. 20th, 1766

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John, son of John and Jerusha Phelps, born Aug 7, 1764 and died Mar. 20th, 1766

Mrs. Thankful, wife of Alexander Grant?, and dau of Gad Lyman of Northampton, died Sept. 9, 1770...aged 28

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Mrs. Thankful, wife of Alexander Grant?, and dau of Gad Lyman of Northampton, died Sept. 9, 1770...aged 28

THOMAS INGERSOLL, born Nov. 27, 1692 and died Oct.9, 1748, aged 56.............. also Sarah, his wife born March 17,1696 and died April 30, 1778, aged 82.

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THOMAS INGERSOLL, born Nov. 27, 1692 and died Oct.9, 1748, aged 56.............. also Sarah, his wife born March 17,1696 and died April 30, 1778, aged 82.

Miss Syntnia , daughter of John Inngersoll, born Oct.22, 1774 and died June 4, 1776

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Miss Syntnia , daughter of John Inngersoll, born Oct.22, 1774 and died June 4, 1776

Mrs. Margaret comfort D. David Shepard of Chester who died Feb.10, 1769 , age 20 note: I dont know if the "D" is suppose to be there or the stone carver made an error of not havi ...

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Mrs. Margaret comfort D. David Shepard of Chester who died Feb.10, 1769 , age 20 note: I dont know if the "D" is suppose to be there or the stone carver made an error of not havi ...

EZRA CLAP...., died Oct. 25, 1768, age 53.

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EZRA CLAP...., died Oct. 25, 1768, age 53.

Hon. Eldad Taylor, died in Boston, 21 May 1777 and lies in the tomb of Hon. John Wendell, Esq. --------- Mrs. Thankful Taylor, his relict, died 12th of Aug.,1803, age 82

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Hon. Eldad Taylor, died in Boston, 21 May 1777 and lies in the tomb of Hon. John Wendell, Esq. --------- Mrs. Thankful Taylor, his relict, died 12th of Aug.,1803, age 82

Mrs. Anne Kellogg, wife of Capt. John Kellogg, was the dau of Rev. Benjamin Lord DD and died Sept. 2, 1781, age 57

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Mrs. Anne Kellogg, wife of Capt. John Kellogg, was the dau of Rev. Benjamin Lord DD and died Sept. 2, 1781, age 57

Elizabeth Taylor, wife of Edward Taylor, pastor to the Church at Westfield who died IVLY (July) 7th, 1689, age 39.

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Elizabeth Taylor, wife of Edward Taylor, pastor to the Church at Westfield who died IVLY (July) 7th, 1689, age 39.

Nathanel Willliam, died Nov. 7, 1721 , aged 65 (year appears to be 1721...not sure about the 2)

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Nathanel Willliam, died Nov. 7, 1721 , aged 65 (year appears to be 1721...not sure about the 2)

Edward Griswold, son of George and mary Griswold, died May 30th, 1688...age 27

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Edward Griswold, son of George and mary Griswold, died May 30th, 1688...age 27

Cornet Thomas Dewey, dyed April 27, 1680 or 1690... age 52

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Cornet Thomas Dewey, dyed April 27, 1680 or 1690... age 52

Ebenezer Bush who died Nov. __, 1757/1767, in the 71st or 75th year of his age. (I wonder if the Bush folks are related to Pres. George Bush, as the Bush family originated in ...

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Ebenezer Bush who died Nov. __, 1757/1767, in the 71st or 75th year of his age. (I wonder if the Bush folks are related to Pres. George Bush, as the Bush family originated in ...

Thomas Dewey ivnier (Jr?), died Mar. 8th, 169_, in the 2_ year of his age

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Thomas Dewey ivnier (Jr?), died Mar. 8th, 169_, in the 2_ year of his age

on the left: David Mosley, Esq., died Jan.3, 1768, aged 63 --- on right: Margaret , wife of David Mosley, died Jan. 4, 1762, age 56

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on the left: David Mosley, Esq., died Jan.3, 1768, aged 63 --- on right: Margaret , wife of David Mosley, died Jan. 4, 1762, age 56

left: Sarah Dewey, comfort of Aaron Dewey, died May 26, 1796, age 73 --- right: Aaron Dewey , June 11, 1768, age 48

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left: Sarah Dewey, comfort of Aaron Dewey, died May 26, 1796, age 73 --- right: Aaron Dewey , June 11, 1768, age 48

Abigail, wife of John Sacket, she died Oct.,the 10th day , anno, 1690, aged 40. Dont you just love coming across an old stone like this !

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Abigail, wife of John Sacket, she died Oct.,the 10th day , anno, 1690, aged 40. Dont you just love coming across an old stone like this !

John Mosley , died Aug. 6, 1752, aged 74

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John Mosley , died Aug. 6, 1752, aged 74

John Gun.......................

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John Gun.......................

Israel Ashley being abroad in the public service as surgeon of a rigement (sic), died at Still warers, Aug. 2,1758, age 47. (Still warers....any idea where ?)

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Israel Ashley being abroad in the public service as surgeon of a rigement (sic), died at Still warers, Aug. 2,1758, age 47. (Still warers....any idea where ?)

large stone: Jonathan Weller, died Aug. , 1744, age ? ---- small stone: D__, (wife/dau?) of Jonathan Weller, she drowned April 2, 1755, age 21

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large stone: Jonathan Weller, died Aug. __, 1744, age ? ---- small stone: D____, (wife/dau?) of Jonathan Weller, she drowned April 2, 1755, age 21

Margaret Ashley, died 25th July 1791, age 77

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Margaret Ashley, died 25th July 1791, age 77

Issac Phelps, dyed June 2, anno, 1725, aged 87. (makes his birth year 1638 )

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Issac Phelps, dyed June 2, anno, 1725, aged 87. (makes his birth year 1638 )

Sarah Phelps, wife of Issac Phelps, died Jan. 1741/2, aged 44.

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Sarah Phelps, wife of Issac Phelps, died Jan. 1741/2, aged 44.

stone on left is faded,,,,impossible to read correctly.... right: Violette, relict of Charles Gillen, died Jan 13, 1812/1842, aged 72

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stone on left is faded,,,,impossible to read correctly.... right: Violette, relict of Charles Gillen, died Jan 13, 1812/1842, aged 72

Timothy Stebbins, Aug. 10,1848, age 86 Rev.War.veteran

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Timothy Stebbins, Aug. 10,1848, age 86 Rev.War.veteran

Rev. Joseph ___, formerly Pastor in West Suffield , Conn., died Aug. 4, 1833, aged 68 the surname looks like Nix / Mix