Old Parish Preservation Volunteers Norwood, MA

Old Parish Preservation Volunteers Norwood, MA We are all volunteers interested in caring for Old Parish Cemetery established in 1741, a unique historical site in Norwood, Massachusetts.

Old Parish Preservation Volunteers (OPPV) is an independent non-profit 501 (c) (3) Charitable Organization assisting the Town of Norwood, Massachusetts in caring for this historical asset.

What's in a Name...check out some familiar historical names found in Old Parish Cemetery. Click here.
09/12/2026

What's in a Name...check out some familiar historical names found in Old Parish Cemetery. Click here.

In the 1700s, naming children after family members (grandparents, parents) was the dominant tradition, but, by the early 1800s naming children after powerful figures, heroes, or even local leaders became more commonplace. In Old Parish Cemetery, there are three who were named for very famous figures...

OPPV Thanks Norwood for the compliments and the support for the care of Old Parish Cemetery.
08/30/2026

OPPV Thanks Norwood for the compliments and the support for the care of Old Parish Cemetery.

Nova Scotians Emigrate to Norwood. Click Here.
08/29/2026

Nova Scotians Emigrate to Norwood. Click Here.

Lot 13Sarah A. Godfrey Webster (1801-1889) Sarah A. Godfrey was born on February 20, 1801 in Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the daughter of Elisha and Elizabeth Godfrey. In June of 1821, Sarah Godfrey married Daniel Webster who was also born in Nova Scotia. The couple had eleven children: Elisha, Edwi...

08/08/2026

Another Ezra Morse Family Learn more click here.

Thomas & Harriet Rhoads' Family learn of their South Dedham lives. Click Here
08/01/2026

Thomas & Harriet Rhoads' Family learn of their South Dedham lives. Click Here

Thomas Child Rhoads (1818-1888)Harriet Annabelle Thompson Rhoads (1823-1867)Olive Hannah Henry Rhoads (1833-1892)Betsy Child Rhoads (1782-1866)Albert Lewis Rhoads (1860-1940)Angelina Dobson Rhoads (1868-1949) Thomas Child Rhoads was born on June 6, 1818. He was the son of Aaron Rhoads and Betsy Chil...

Learn of the early Balch/Chickering/Bullard Family connection in the colonial village of South Dedham, MA. Click Here.
07/18/2026

Learn of the early Balch/Chickering/Bullard Family connection in the colonial village of South Dedham, MA. Click Here.

Lot 227 John Bullard (1690-1745) John Bullard was born on August 27, 1690. He was the son of Samuel Bullard (1659-1747) and Hannah Thorp Bullard (1665-1711). On May 29, 1718, John Bullard married Rebeckah White in Boston. Rebeckah was the daughter of Henry White and Mary Weeks White of Dorchester. S...

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07/18/2026

With Norwood Community Media - NCM – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

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