The son of Clement and Sarah Topliff, he was the Ordained Ruling Elder Feb. 3, 1701-2, which office he held 21 years, having been previously Deacon for nine years. He is characterized on the Church Records as "a man of piety, parts, and worth." His father was born in England and settled in Dorchester.
The son of Clement and Sarah Topliff, he was the Ordained Ruling Elder Feb. 3, 1701-2, which office he held 21 years, having been previously Deacon for nine years. He is characterized on the Church Records as "a man of piety, parts, and worth." His father was born in England and settled in Dorchester.
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Here Lyes ye Body of Elder Samuel Topliff who departed this life ye 12th Day of October Anno Domini 1722 in ye 77 year of his age.
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