Benjamin Peckham Langworthy, son of John Davis and Sarah Nichols Langworthy, was born in the town of Hopkinton, February 17, 1829, and died at his home in Hope Valley, R. I., January 21, 1908.
He was married to Elizabeth B. Holdridge in 1856, who departed this life May 16, 1888. To them were born six children, three of whom survive: Edward D. of Daytona, Florida, Mrs. Robert E. Watrous of Philadelphia and Miss Arline P. of Hope Valley.
February 20, 1842, he united with the 2d Hopkinton Seventh-day Baptist Church, and by letter with the Rockville Church, December 26, 1874, of which he was a faithful member until called home.
Stricken with paralysis he waited patiently for the change, which he realized was rapidly approaching.
Services were held in the home, January 23, conducted by Pastor Sutton. Text, Ps. 16: 11. E. E. S.
