Tff'jrH. -^lyi-^. THE History of Hancock NEW HAMPSHIRE 1764 - 1S89 BY WILLIAM WILLIS HAYWARD "They who never look back to theii ancestors will never look forward to posterity." — Burke. PUBLISH KD BY OR LAND EATON, Agent JOSHUA STANLEY LAKIN JOHN J^EAI'.ODV HILLS Town Histokv Committee LOWELL. MASS. Vox PopuLi Press : S. VV. Husk & Co. 1889 ^^^ THIS HISTORY IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE EARLY SETTLERS OF HANCOCK. BY THE AUTHOR. Preface At the close of the centennial exercises, Sept. 17, 1879, a desire was manifested, ou tlie part of those present, that a history of the town should be prepared at an early date, and a vote was passed to that effect. After a delay of somethins; over two years, an association was formed, under date of Jan. 26, 1882, of the following persons, who entered into an agreement to assume the pecuniary risk of the under- taking, provided sufficient encouragement should be given by sub- scribers for the work at three dollars per copy to warrant it, viz: — Orlaxd Eatox, H. H. De Beck, Z. ^V. TJkooks, John P. Hills, A. G. Foster, Bex.iamin Goodhue, Joshua s. Lakin, C. P. Haywaro, A. N. Clark, A. D. Tuttle, Ebenezer Ware, C. A. Robbe, W. F. Symoxds, E. M. Baldwin, A. B. Baldwin, Hervey Gulick, J. D. Matthews, Carl E. Knight, W. W. Hayward, E. R. Danforth, John A. Cummin<;s, Asa Simonds, J. A. Tarbell, J. s. Hay ward. F. J. Wake, At the annual town-meeting, March 13, 1880, the town voted to take one hundred copies of the work when completed, and pay three hundred dollars for the same; and three years later, in view of tlie great labor involved in the undertaking, one hundred dollars in ad- dition was voted. The subscription list, bearing the date of June 1, 1881, contains orders for six hundred and fifteen copies, in addition to those ordered by the town. It was originally intended to publish a vohmie of eight hinidred pages, with one map and about forty illustrations ; but owing to tht- great amount of matter that has accumulated, notwithstanding the fact that on every page I have counted the words needed as the miser counts his gold, we have a volume, or, perhaps, two volumes, of about eleven hundred pages and nearly seventy illustrations, in- cluding two maps. All this has cost somebody time and money, but I understand that it is the purpose of the publishing committee to furnish the work to subscribers at the original estimate, three dollars per copy, if they so request and remit the funds within a limited time. At the same time, it is to be hoped that all will be at least as just as the town has been and remit four dollars per copy, and then the publishing committee and the editor will be two thousand dollars short, to say nothing of all the gratuitous work and money that have been furnished by other persons. After considerable correspondence, early in May, 1882, I was in- duced to take charge of the work; but if it proves to be of any value it is a fortunate circumstance that I had a very inadequate conception of the amount of labor involved in an undertaking of the kind, and I can, in a measure, sympathize with those who have been impatient with what they have called the sluw progress of the work. Sometimes the criticisms that have reached my ears have given me great pain, but the encouragement that has come from the more in- telligent has, in a measure, compensated for those criticisms. Every moment of time that I could take from my other duties during these seven years and three months has been sacredly devoted to this work, and the aggregate has amounted to more than three solid years of the hardest work of my life. More than fifteen hundred letters and postal cards have been written, months have been consumed in searching records, in trying to reconcile conflicting statements, and in bringing something like order out of the chaos of some of the papers furnished, to say nothing of the illegible writing that has come under observation; and in several instances, after making up family papers, new matter has come to hand and necessitated re- writing. From the beginning I have tried to be impartial, and in this I have been encouraged by the publishing committee. We have tried to give equal Justice to all, and if, in some instances, individuals have seemed to receive more space than others, the explanation is simply this : more material has been furnished. Those who have furnished family papers will notice how near I have tried to follow out what they have written, and many will perhaps feel that PREFACE. VI 1 I liave abridfjcd too iimcli; but I assure all such persons lliat the al)ri(lo:uuMit has hcou a necessity, for had all the uiatlcr lliat has come to haud been used, we should have iiad a lil)rary inst<'a(l of a volume of eleven hundred pages. In these seven j^ears of toil there have been many pleasant experi- ences. It were simply impossible to note in this place all the en- couraging words I bar hav<> been said, and to record all the assistance that has been rendered, b}' the many L'riends of the undertaking. An attempt has been made to acknowledge services rendered from time to time in the body of this work, and what I may say hei'c will be supplemental. The town history committee deserve the gratitude of all concerned, for their self-sacrificing labors and the financial burden that they have so cheerfully borne. From the beginning Mr. Eaton, the chairman and agent of the committee, has been untiring in his efforts. lie has written in the interest of the history over three thousand letters and cards, of which only a very few have failed to be answered, and only one sent him was discourteous. He has freely given his time and money in the enterprise, having, among other items, paid out over fifty dollars towards the town map and three other illustrations. He has also assisted in various ways, making many valuable sug- gestions and furnishing a large part of the material, including the preparing of the maps, etc.. looking up most of the sites of aban- doned houses aiid mills, and copying church records, etc., besides preparing the two chapters on Society Land and Bennington, and looking after all the business details of the enterprise. In this con- nection I would also mention the efficient aid rendered by Mrs. Almeda E. Eaton, in supplementing the labors of her husband. Mrs. Elizabeth E. Hayward prepared the chapter on marriages, has greatly assisted in reading proofs and in various ways, besides taking upon herself burdens that otherwise would have fallen upon her husband. Kev. J. L. Seward, as has been noticed, has furnished several family papers, and has been unremitting in his eftbrts to render assistance when opportunity oflered. Mrs. Katie Maria Hay- ward has rendered assistance in copying papers, and our present representative, George W. Goodhue, kindly obtained valuable infor- mation at the State-house. There are, doubtless, many others that deserve honorable mention in this place. All the fac-similes of autographs and nearly all* the portraits ap- pearing in this work were placed there by the persons interested, or their friends. A. E. Herrick, of Manchester, engraved most of the autographs. A fund was raised by entertainments and lectures, to pay for most of the general views; but, as has already been stated, the sum fell short by fifty dollars, which was made up by the town history agent. William B. Dinsmore, of New York city, bore the entire expense of photo-electrotyping the map of Society Land, and secured the por- trait of John Dodge. The town made a special appropriation to secure the portraits of Abijah Hadley and Ebenezer Hubbard. Hon. A. N. Clark, of Beverly, Mass., caused four of the illustra- tions to appear in this work. The maps were all prepared for photo-electrotyping by Miss Lelia .J. Wood, who also drew the "glimpses'' of her birth-place, and kindly consented to place her picture in the center of the same. Hartwell Tuttle drew the sketch of the first meeting-house, from suggestions furnished from memory by his father and his Aunt Anna, with further aid from other elderly people. The town clerks of Hancock and Bennington are deserving of favorable mention, for kindly loaning town records, as are also Rev. Mr. Gulick, the clerk of the Baptist Church, and Eev. H. W. Eaton, D. D., of Keene, who has the custody of the records of the Literary and Scientific institution, for the favors they have extended in this direction. We are under obligations to E. D. Boylston, of the Amherst Cabinet; Rev. W. R. Cochrane, of Antrim; Rev. James Holmes, of Bennington ; Hon. Isaac W. Hammond, deputy secretary of state ; John W^ard Dean, a. m., of Boston; the trustees of Whitcomb Town Library, and many others, for favors received. Various town histories have been freely used, and for the infor- mation gained thanks are rendered. I would mention them as nearly as I am' able in the order in which they have been useful: The histories of Antrim, Peterboro', Windham, Shirley, Mass., Dublin, Gilsum, JalTrey, Washington, Marlboro', Amherst, Hardwick, Mass., Temple, Xew Ipswich, and the histories of the Morrison, Wood, Hunt, Prescott, Tuttle, and Abbott families. AV. P. Allen, of the Autoglyith Print and the Lithotype I'rinting PREFACE. IX and Publishinjr <^'o., of Gardner, Mass.. have furnishod most of \ho illustrations, and thoir work speaks fox itself. For the uniform courtesy and excellent work of our printers, 8. W. Huse & Co., I hereby return my sincere thanks. In addition to aid rendered by our many friends, I would mention linancial aid from Auijustus X. (lark. John C. Weston, J.ewis Hunt, Shei)herd L. Bowers, and Edward S. Hayward; and for all who have in any way assisted us. the thanks of the committee and the editor are hereby kindly returned. There are, doubtless, many errors and many omissions in this work. All persons who may iHscover either are kindly requested to inform us of the same, and should any jicrson be dissatisfied with the work, after keeping it a year, will he so inform usV The book is finished. That which is written is written. Of its imiH'rfcctious no OTie can be nioro conscious than the author, but as it has been written "with charity for all and malice towards none," may it be receivetl in the same spirit in which it is sent out into the world. W. W. HAYWAKD. :\Ii:i)FIi:li). Mass , Ans:. 12, 188'.). Contents. CHAPTER. I. Early PROrRiEXORS — Incorpoh II. Hancock Centennial . III. Topographical Items IV. The Flora of Hancock V. Early Settlers . \I. Soi rces of Income . vn. Annals of the Town vni. Annals of the Toavn (coiitiimed) IX.' Annals of the Town (foneludcd) X. Church History . XI. Marriages XII. Schools anu Education XIII. Military History XIV. Societies XV. Hancock Village, Ceaieterie XVI. EoAus AND Bridges . XVII. Society Land XVIII. Bennington . Genealogical Register Appendix Index .... PA(iE. 1 (;() (>7 74 S5 127 154 ISS 207 •224 234 242 247 2:)1 275 2S0 2'.)5 1049 10G9 List of Illustrations. PAGE William Willis Hay ward Frontisjih'ce Map of Society Land 4 Centennial Committee 8 Oklasd Eaton, Joshua Stanlkv Lakin, John Peabodv Hills. First Meeting-house, etc 19 John Whitcomb 24 AViLLiAM Clark ;M -J^ggfeVn LAFAY-ETTIil iVjIWiiWili - """Ttf- Daniel Goodhue 47 View of Centennial 55 Depot, Pond, and Village . 57 Town Map 07 Plan of Pews loy Present Meeting-house and Town Hall 158 Ebenezer Hubbard 1G8 Abijah Hadley 17;{ Adolphus Carter Whitcomb 174 Archibald Burgess 195 Asahel Bigelow 19S Hervey Gulick 200 Hancock Common in 1840 229 Whitcomb Library Building 242 Village, from the east .247 Village Plan 218 Hancock Junction 275 Bennington, from Danali Hill 2S;{ GooDELL Co.'s Works 285 Algernon B. Baldwin ."522 Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Bell ."540 XIV LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. Shepherd L. Boavers 377 John Brooks 397 Brooks Group 399 John, Zophar Willard, Xenophon W., and Maud Spalding Brooks. Arnold B. Burtt 422 NiNiAN Clark Place 442 Reed Paige Clark 444 Avery Monroe Clark 445 John Freeman Colby 455 Francis Kimball Cragin 4G6 John Addison Cummings 477 James Davis 492 Joseph Davis 506 John Dodge 522 Mrs. Sarah Miller (Duncan) Upton 530 Christy Duncan 539 Richard Emerson 5G1 Joseph Hills 056 James Holmes 658 John Hosley 607 Ephraim Knight 700 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taft 700 Elijah Knight 718 David Low 740 Morrison Coat-of-Arms 770 David Patten 800 Enoch D. Putnam 827 Charles Alexander Robbe 837 JosiAH Stone 885 John Symonds 893 Mark True 929 Ebenezer Ware 950 Residence of Ebenezer Ware 951 Charles Wason 980 Ephraim Weston 988 William Weston '993 Amos Whittemore 1019 Jacob Abbot Wood 1032 Homestead of Salmon Wood, etc 1039 Errata Page 6, line G, read "sister town" without the emphasis indicated by the italics. Page 12, line 17, for "Mrs. Davis," read "Miss Davis." Page 13, line 2, insert "The success of this part of the centennial pro- gramme is largely due to Miss Antoinette Davis and Mrs. H. R. Pat- ten, Messrs. A. H. Knight and H. F. Robinson."' Page 14, line 3, for "3Irs. Simonds," read "Mrs. Symonds." Page 17, line 11, omit "a Mr. Ferguson." Page 20, line IG, for "Aaron Barker,'' read " Aaron Parker." Same page, line 17, for "Thomas Matthews," read "Thomas McMaster." Same page, line 19. for "Daniel Simes," read "David Ames." Page 48. line 5. The number of lawyers, etc., were underestimated by the speaker. Page .50, line 2, for "thee," read "the." Same page, line 3, for "the,'' read "thee." Page 50, line 29, for "it is impossible," read "it is almost impossible." Page oS, line 14, after "Jack's," insert " or Warren's." Page '}U, line 7, before the word "Ferguson," insert "and." Same page, line 12, omit "after passing through a corner of Peterboro' it re- enters the town.'' Page (j7. The map of the town is faulty in making Ferguson brook pass into Peterboro'. We were led into this error by copj-ing from a sec- tion of the HillsbOro' county map of lSr)S. At least two houses, standing in 18.58, were accidentally omitted — one known as the "Curtis Johnson house," in the north part of the town, and the "Morrison house," near Bradford's mill. A house built later, near H. W. Ware's (see Kelley), should have been inserted, and also Dea. Asa D. Wood's new house. Page G9. line 2, for "probable,'' read "possible." Same page, line 21, omit " if at all.'' Page 82, line 32, for "Prentiss," read " Prentice." Page 83, line 2, for "Mr. Spaulding," read "Mrs. Spaulding." Page 84, line 23, for "No. V," read "No. IV." XVI ERRATA. Page 93, for note at the bottom of the page read '-This location was the site of Pine IJidge cenietei-y." Page 161, note at bottom of the page, for " $'}0," read "80.50." Page 194, line 34. for "'Symonds,'* read " Simouds." Page 198, line 18, for " Symonds,'' read '-Simonds." Page 251, line 22, for " Aug. 10," read '• Sept. 10." Page 273, note, for "about 1863," read "in 1863." In same note, for "an earlier date,"" read "in 1852." Page 297, explanatory note, for "the time is complete."" read "the line is complete." Page 299, line 8. for "north-east," read "south-east.*" Page 307, line 28, for " Aug. 8, 1875," read "Aug. 8, 1795."" Page 321, line 6, for " Newport," read " Newport, Vt. Mr. Balcom now owns the house marked 'M. Miller,' w^hich he has improved. One child, Florence Lillian*, b. July 6, 1888." Page 335, line 3, for "Marlboro'," read "Marlboro', Mass." Page 352. Ambrose C. Blood res. at what is now the " Forest house,"' and d. there. Page 399, under portrait, for " Zenophon,"" read "Xenophou."" Same page, line 33, for " Alverey,"" read " Alverez.'" Page 440, line 5. There is a mistake here in regard to the date of the birtli of Mary Abigail Clark. No date was given me, and this was copied from the History of Amherst. I learn that she was b. March 12, 1806. Page 441, line 38, for "1827, read "April 28, 1829." Page 422. under portrait, for "Arnold Burtt,'" read "Arnold B. Burtt." Page 447, line 9, for " Kitty,"' read " Hitty."" Page 461, line 20, for "Boston, Mass.," read " Waltham. ^Eass."" Page 465, line 2, for "Ezra,'" read " Jabez." Page 471, line 18, for "Lizzie J.,"" read "Lizzie I."* Page 551, line 11, for " Alonzo Hubbard,"' read " Alonzo Hubbell, a Union soldier." Same page, last line but one, for "Samuel"' [5],"" read "SamueP [4].'" Page 569, line 14, for " 1886," read " 1885." Page 584, line 11, for " Maj. John Gray-^,"' read " MaJ.-gen. John Gray'^.'" Page 589, line 15, for "Mary," read "Sarah.'" Page 613, line 26, after "res."' insert "at place marked 'A. Hall." *" Page 648, line 14, for " Crawell," read " Crowell."" Same page, line 30. for "Aug. 14," read "Aug. 17."" Same page, line 31, for " Sept. 29," read " Sept. 23.'" Same page, line 34, for " Dublin,"" read " New Ipswich.'* Page 698. Doctor Kittredge res. first at place marked "Mrs. Marshall,"" in the village; later at place marked "O. Nelson," which he built and where he d. Page 711. Add to note "and a sister of Noah Wheeler, (q. v.)" Page 726, line 15; for "Dec. 1809," read "April 3, 1810." Page 738, line 4, after "Sally-,"' add "was a prominent teacher in her youth, and once had Franklin Pierce, afterwards president of the United States, for a pupil.'" History of Hancock, New Hampshire. CHAPTER I. EARLY PROPRIETORS — INCORPORATION. In November, 1620, a patent was granted by James I. to the Duke of Lenox, Sir Fernando Gorges, and others, styled "the Council of Plymouth, in the county of Devon, for the planting, ruling, ordering, and governing of New England." This patent included the territory between the fortieth and forty-eighth paral- lels of north latitude, extending westward to the " South sea," This council gave a charter in August, 1622, to Sir Fernando Gorges and Capt. John Mason, of all land lying between the Merri- mack and Kennebec rivers, extending sixty miles inland. This territory was called " Mariana," though another charter, covering about the same territory, gives it the name of " Laconia." Settlements were made under this charter by companies sent out by Gorges and Mason, in Portsmouth and Dover, as early as 1623. They were for several years mere fishing and trading posts. Un- like the settlements in Massachusetts, they were purely business ventures ; consequently, they continued for several years without much enlargement. In 1629 Gorges and Mason divided their possession, Gorges taking that portion between the Piscataqua and the Kennebec. He was soon afterwards appointed Lord Proprietary of Maine, the office to be hereditary in his family. Gorges and Mason were both churchmen and attached to the royal party in England, but their efforts to acquire great possessions for their families in New England, in both instances, met with signal failures. After the division with Gorges, Mason's new grant comprised all the land 2 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. "from the middle of the Piscataqua river, and up the same to the farthest head thereof and from thence, north-westward until sixty- miles from the mouth of the harbor are finished ; also through the Merrimack river to the farthest head thereof, and so forward up into the land westward until sixty miles are finished ; and from thence to cross overland to the end of sixty miles accounted from the mouth of Piscataqua river." To this tract he gave the name New Hampshire, from the county of Hampshire, England, in which he had been a resident. The efforts of Mason and his heirs and assigns to enforce the proprietary rights of tliis patent gave rise to litigation that lasted for a long time ; it did not wholly disappear till settled finally by the legislature in 1787. Rev. John Wheel- wright claimed to have received a prior deed of a considerable portion of the same land from four Indian sagamores, and many of the early settlers received from this source their titles to the land they occupied. Cases, arising from the conflict of the two deeds, were repeatedly brouglit before the colonial courts and appealed to England. Mason's claims were sold, in 1691, to Gov. Samuel Allen, but they were to him and his heirs only a source of litigation and perplexity, and the claims finally reverted to Mason's heirs. In 1746 John Tufton Mason, who then represented the Mason claims, sold out his right to a company of twelve men, for £1,500 currency. These men were the " Masonian Proprietors," so-called. There were fifteen shares, of which Theodore Atkinson took three ; Mark H. Wentworth, two; and Richard Wibird, John Wentworth, George Jaffrey, Nathaniel Meserve, Thomas Packer, Thomas Wal- lingford, Jotham Odiorne, Joshua Pierce, Samuel Moore, and John Moffatt, one each. The land not granted for townships was called " Society Land." Previous to the granting of new townships they increased the number of shares to eighteen, and added nine more members to their association. The names of the new members were John Rindge, Joseph Blanchard, Daniel Pierce, John Tufton Mason, John Thomlinsou, Matthew Livermore, William Parker, Samuel Solley, and Clement March. With the exception of Joseph Blanchard, who lived in Dunstable, all these proprietors resided in Portsmouth and the vicinity. This company refrained from an extreme assertion of their claims, and by so doing brought the quarrel nearly to an end. They showed their good will to those they found in possession of the soil, by " quit-claiming" to them the land they actually occupied. EARLY PROPRIETORS — INCORPORATION. 6 They early directed their attention to a tract of unoccupied land, west of Hancock, and near the Monadnock mountain. Here they laid out eight townships, called Monadnock Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. They seemed to have been short of names for their town- ships, and so numbered them. These towns are now known as Rindge, Jaffrey, Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Marlborough, Nelson, Stod- dard, and Washington. Joseph Blanchard, of Dunstable, seems to have been the agent of the proprietors, in the granting of these towns. There still remained, in the valley of the Contoocook, quite a section of unsettled and unorganized territory, which was divided and apportioned, in 1753, into fifteen equal shares ; fifteen inter- vale farms being first laid out on the river, and then fifteen upland shares. Mr. Blanchard was given a " mile square," on the banks of the river, in compensation for his aid to Robert Fletcher,^ the sur- veyor. This lot was located in the south part of the territory, on both sides of the river, the larger portion on the west side. Most of the " Great Lots," so called, Nos. 8, 9, and 10, were absorbed by Francestown, in 1772; Nos. 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, by Deering,'- in 1774 ; and Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7, by Antrim, in 1777. Hancock was composed of "Great Lots " Nos. 1, 2, and 3, with most of the "mile square." Incorporated in 1779. Greenfield absorbed most of the remainder of " Society Land," in 1791, but there still remained, between Crotched mountain and the river, a section composed of pai-t of " Great Lots " Nos. 9 and 10, ' " Pei-suant lo the request and desire of Colonel Blanchard, I have laid out into fifteen equal shares, all that laud on Contoocook river Ix'twcrn tlic pla<-c called Key's Farm on the north and the Great Falls, so culled, :i-ainsT Crotched Mdiinlain on the south, in the followiiii;' manner, viz : The liilci\ ale l,;i nd di \ iilcd lor (imi nt it \- and (jual- itv, into lift ecu eiiual shares; and so much upland ;idi< eniim :i,- to make np I lie (jnautity of live hundred acrc^^ to each share, and where ihe hmd N ii..t so -,,od lliere is added so much in quantitv, as is equal to live Imnilrcd ;iere- ol the l.est. which is marked and (hdineated herein, and tlie Inter\;de Lots on ( ..nto.i.Mu.k ii\er nndthe winch nundiers arc Ironi <7ne to lilleen .^'nd';)!! the hind eompndieiided within the following l">unds. viz: Westeilvon Mona.lno.dv No. six and no scv.'ii. Nort herlv on the soidli line (It the line ol" towns so called. KastcrlV(Mi W Carstown and New I'.oston (addi- tion) soulierhoii ■Allien i( amid;! :i lid i'eleiiiorouuh. is ili\ided into lift ecu ecpiMl shares loi- .|imntil\ Miul qiniliu and iiMinl.ered Iroiii one to lilleen. The iminhci- one ol said share- l(.-inniii-on ll,.. weM Mde oi (oniooeook ri\cr joiniim' lo Teterl .oroimii north line. And Ihe mini her ol -aid -I la re. >ureeed in ordia' ionnnih. r se\en, iiorl li wafdly to the S..UII1 line ol Ihe line o I low lis. A lid I he ol her ciy hi shares, heiiin' on the east side of the river, nuinher ei-lil on the east side ol ( ontoocook river adjoininf,-- upon the shares succteed northerl\~to t he said soiitli line of liiu; of towns. The Crotched Mountain lying in no eight and no nin<^, is left common; it is no part of said shares. " Portsmouth, October 17, 17.53. " By me, ROBERT FLETCHER, Surveyor." = Francestown and Deering took their names Irom the name of the wife of the last royal governor of New Hampshire, Frances (Deering) Weutwortli. 4 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. which remained as Society Land until 1842, when the town of Ben- nington was formed. This tract, composed of about one-half of Francestown, the larger part of Greenfield, and all of Antrim, Hancock, Bennington, and Deering, was for a long time designated as Cumberland,^ a name now almost forgotten. It seems that there were some changes in the membership of this society previous to the division of the fifteen lots, as there were then but fifteen members, and some of the names enumerated at that time are new ones. In the division of the fifteen lots, No. 1 was drawn by Mark H. Wentworth ; No. 2, by Samuel Solley and Clement March ; and No. 3, by Col. Joseph Blanchard, Nathaniel Meserve, Joseph Green, and Paul March. With each lot there was an intervale farm ; and as Joseph Blanchard owned the mile square, at the date of the division of the lots (Oct. 17, 1753), the township, at that time, was the private property of the persons named above, viz : Mark H. Wentworth, Samuel Solley, Clement March, Joseph Blanchard, Nathaniel Meserve, Joseph Green, and Paul March. In the act of incorporation granted cto Peterborough, Jan. 17, 1760, the territory north of that town is designated as " Land claimed by Mark Hunk- ing Wentworth, Esq.," and " Land claimed by the Heirs of Joseph Blanchard, Esq., deceased," the terms used showing that at that time there was yet some doubt in regard to their having a clear title.2 It is highly probable, however, that through these persons all subsequent titles to land in Hancock have come. At the time of the incorporation of the town, it was largely owned by non-residents. John Hancock, at that time, had come into pos- session of a large part of " Great Lot " No. 2. As late as 1795 his heirs were taxed for eighteen hundred and seventy acres of un- 1 A map of this territory was discovered recently among tlie mouldy records of the "Society," hy Geo. C. Patten, Esq., of Deering, and through his courtesy has been reduced one-half in size and inserted here. Some errors were inevitable in so ancient a document in locating streams and mountains; the only important one being the location of Crotchet mountain, which is really about one-half the width of it farther west than here designated. The line between Bennington and Frances- town is over it a little west of its highest summit. Each of the proprietors of the Great Lots seems to have pursued his own plan in sub-lotting. Great Lots Nos. 1 and 2, appear to have been lotted one-half mile from north to south, and one hundred rods from east to west. Great Lot Xo. 3 was lotted by " Xew Boston Patterns," as appeax-s from deeds of this section. 2 From a vote of the town Xov. -25, 178.1, it appears that the representatives of Gov- ernor Allen had not at that time given up their claims. It was "Voted that James Duucan go to the Allen proprietors with a pertition for a minsteriel Lot —Voted that .Tames Duncan .Joseph Dodge Eneas Nights and Sam' Gates be a Committee to Draught a Petition for that purpose " With- y^y^rita j\t}\^^7r !«J.>J^DV»RS\^^'^Sim ft Vi^tipof prob- Bar- g the Clark, arrett, I vis. . iraberi ^N^fc Revo- f^ot€: tKe ContiiS,in ^ene.ra.1 htkre a margin "c/ edits; A,WttA «.;> oj:,^ eiknifc,armarA('no iron,j>yKel>ert Fletckei ^" I Ml'6. 'lb. (>m- run in. part. 4., f /loss WortC N*4. \bk.e.i^r5t Tna-cilibuttU Un?^crrun-Mr'.h fkishne ru.rt in »0Lrtr WIS. JJi^ 'ctA t/ile. frti-r^ttitoun. i».ir7i. ;^H ^^ ^^'.^ ^ f(^ci<^^"- S<^ 'V. fv^_ E-^JJ^r.^r^etvi^o./o/.^,,- ;?''«,** V^^ E- i'^ 7/?. share. )YfN»i:aon .y iMio. < ^^%ym \ /rr===~::J^^ ^ ^ '" ( :ir i. n- a Larger Sum than other places and towns in propor- tion in the same Stati . Ixiiiu < >ne pound five shillings ll'i to Every Thousand pound — and we further shew that in fact we the said Inhabitants are very poor and Low in the world, our Lands are a gi-eat part of them Low and Sunken, we have' many Large ponds and some very mountainous and Rocky Land — which are not and nor Ever Can be improved — The Road thro. y= Township could not be made Good and passable for Teams, in One year for y whole sum ye Township is worth it being so Exceeding Rocky mountainous and Sunken — " We declare our Selves Good and faithfuU Subjects to the state afores* and Truely willing to pay our full proportion of publick Taxes : but at the same time upon con- sidering Every Circumstance, we are assui-ed and do plain! j^ see that our Valuation was given in three Times too Large in Proportion to other Towns. Therefore we humbly pray for an abatement in our Tax in such pi-oportion as your Hon" in your Wisdom shall see fit and your petitioners as in Duty bound shall ever pray.— " Society Land September 7, 1779 " signers names " Jacob Ames David Hubbard William Laiun. Bknjm AVilson Robert Duncan Thomas Barrett. Jona Davis. William Williams John Moor David Ames. Amos Barrett. James Davis William Clarck Jonathan Bennett. Joseph Hatward. Charles Barrett Asa Adams John Miller. Moses Morrison Jonas Wheeler Adam Patterson Jessee Christey. Thomas 3Iiller John Preston " Edmund Davis Stephen Bennett. Robert Willie EARLY PROrRIETORS — INCORPORATION. 7 If the reader chances to notice in the petition for the incorjiora- tion of the town, dated about three months earlier than tlie above, a slight discrepancy in regard to the description of the township, its value, etc., I would ask him to be lenient in his judgment ; hu- man nature is about the same the world over, and property to be taxed is not generally overestimated by its possessor. The petition for the incorporation of the town is dated June 3d. Previous to sending the petition the inhabitants obtained the consent of those on the east side of the river, as will aj)pear by the following: — " CoNSKNT or Inhabitants or tiik East jSide to tukIncoki'ouation of Hancock, 1779. " State of New Hampshire and County of inLLSBOKOuait These may saitify the honorable Council And house of Representatives for said state. That we whose names are underi-itten and sined who live in Society Land So Called on the East Side of Contooeook River have no objections to make against the inhabitants on the west Side of s"! River in Society afore S'' to be incorporated Into Town and Likewise to be disenexed From that on the west. — " Society Land April 20"' 1779 * " Robert Rogers Isaac Butterfield, John gregg Charles Lawrence Samuel Butterfield, Samuel Dickey " Alexander parker, James gragg The consent of their neighbors on the other side of the river hav- ing been gained, the few inhabitants then living within the limits of what is now Hancock sent to the legislature the following " Petition for an Incorporation of the Town, 1779. " To the Honourable Council and House of Representatives for the State of New liampshire in generel asembly Conven'' at Exeter in the month of June 1779. — " the Humble petetion of us the subscribers Inhabitants of that part of the Society so Called Laying on the west Side Contooeook River and south of Antrim north of petter Borough & Dublin & East of Packersfield.— " Humbly Showeth that by Reason of the large flats on Each side of Contooeook River it will Ever be Impractable to Build any Bridge and therefore there Can be no Communication with those that inhabite on the East Side of Said River all which will Render it inconvenient to be incorporated into one Body and them Inhabitants on the East side of s'l River have signed their willingness to be disenexed from those on the West.— " farthei-more your pettioners would Inform your Honnours that the tract of land on which we Inhabit from the River west to packersfleld East Line is six miles and one Half, and from Antrim South Line to Pettersborough North Line is five miles and near one Half and the Land is so good that it will make a very Comodious town or Parish and your petitioners pray your Honours that they may be Incorporated and invested with all town privaleges as other Incorporated towns — " Your Honours Compliance with the above petition Will greatly oblidge your pe- titioners and they as in Duty Bound will Ever Pray. " Society June 3<'1779. " Robert Duncan Stephen Bennett Joel Russell Nathan HIeriam Moses Morrison William vvilliajis. John Cummings Juner Adam Patterson Jonathan Bennett John Cumings, Oliver Lawrence Arther grayham Thomas Miller Joseph Simonds, James Davis David Ames John Moor Timethy moors, Wm Williams Jr William Lakin John Miller Reuben Cusungs. Asa Adams John Foster," Thomas English O HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The prayer of the petitioners was duly considered and granted Nov. 5th of that year, as the act of incorporation given below, copied from the town records, will show : — " 111 the year of our Loi-d one thousancl seven Hundred and Seventy nine " State of New Hampshire An act to Incorporate a part of the Society Land So called in the county of Hillsborough — " Whereas the Inhabitants of that part of the Society land So called laying on the west Side of Contaucook River and South of Antrim and north of Peterborough and Dublin and East of Packersfleld have peitistioned the General Court Praying that they may be Invested with Town priviledges By Incorporation of which potistion and the order of Court thereon Due notice hath been given and no objection been made and the prayer of Said petistion appearing reasonable " Be it therefore Enacted by the Council and House of Representatives in General Court assembled and by the authority of the Same that there be anil hereby is a Township Erected and Incorporated By the name Hancock bounded northei'dly by Antrim Easterdly bj^ Contaucook River Southerdly by Petei-borough and Dublin and westerdly by Packerfleld, and the Inhabitants thereof Erected into a body politick — and Corporate to have Continance and Succession forever and hereby are Invested with all the power and Enfranchised with all the Rights Pi-iviledges and Immunities which any Town in this State hold and Injoy. To Hold to the Said Inhabitants and Successors forever and Mr Jonathan Bennett hereby authorised to call a meeting of Said Inhabitants to chuse all necessary and Customary Town officers giving fourteen days notice of the time place and Design of Such meeting and Such officers Shall hereby be Invested with all the powers of the officers in any other Town in this State, and every other meeting which Shall be annually held — " In Said Town for that purpose Shall be on the Second munday of march forever. " In the House of Representatives Nov™ y^ 4* 1779 " this bill having been Read a third time Voted that it pass to be Enacted — Sent up for eoncurence ' JOHN LANGDON— Speaker " In Council the 5* of Nov™ 1779 this bill Read a third time Voted the Same be En- acted M. WEARE President " A Coppy Examined E. Tomson Secry« " A true Record of the Ineoi-poration Joxathan Bennett Town Clark " CHAPTER II. HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. At the annual town-meeting in March, 1879, the subject of ob- serving the centennial anniversary of the town was introduced as a preliminary step towards the compiling of a history of the town. As this was the first movement towards the preparation of the his- tory, it has been deemed best to insert the proceedings in connec- tion with that celebration at this place, as an introduction to what may follow. It was voted that the anniversary be observed. Or- land Eaton, Joshua S. Lakin, Esq., and John P. Hills were chosen a » HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 9 committee to take the matter in charge. By a subsequent vote the sum of eight hundred dollars, or as much as might be necessary not exceeding that amount, was apj)ropriated for the expenses of that occasion. After considerable progress had been made it was discovered that the vote appro])riating money for the purpose under considera- tion was of doubtful legality. The committee were therefore compelled to decide between the two alternatives: to abandon the enterprise, or to rely upon volun- tary aid in this direction from citizens and former citizens of the town. They chose the latter course and proceeded in their work. The expenses of the occasion, including the purchase of a beautiful flag, were $503.06. About one-half of this was contributed by the citizens of the town, 171.31 was realized by the sale of lumber, pro- visions, etc., after the celebration was over, and the balance was received from former citizens. All the receipts and expenses of the occasion were accounted for, item by item, by the treasurer, John P. Hills. Among the largest contributors from former citizens, were Augustus N. Clark, Mrs. Lucinda Taft, and Thomas J. Hadley. The committee had scAcral meetings during the summer to ar- range preliminaries. At a public meeting of the citizens, held early in September, Joshua S. Lakin, Esq., was chosen president of the day, and John P. Hills, Esq., first vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. At a later meeting Orland Eaton, Esq. (who had declined to have his name used for president), was appointed a vice-president ; John H. Felch, Esq., toast-master, and A. B. Stone marshal, with W. A. Washburn and C. P. Hayward as aids. Cards of invitation were at the disposal of all who wished to in- vite friends, the following being a copy : — " You are liereby eonlially invited to meet witli us on Wednesday, September 17th, 1879, at the Celebration of tlie Centennial of the Incorporation of the town of Hancock, X. H. " Okland Eaton, "i JOSHUA S. LAKIN, Centennial ^ ^^ Committee. John V. IIill.s, J " Hancock, X. H., Aug. 20, 1879." The programme of the day, of which twenty-five hundred copies were distributed to those present, we also give as being a document of historical interest. The exercises here outlined were substan- tially carried out with a few changes, as will appear in the report of 10 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. the proceedings, for which we are greatly indebted to the enter- prising publishers of the Peterboro' Transcript. Centennial Celebration of Hancock, N. H., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1879. PROGRAanNIE. Riuging of Bell and Firing Salute at Sunrise. Bennington Procession will form at Bennington (formerly Hancock Factory Village) at 8.30 a. m. Hancock Procession will form on the Bennington road at 9.30 a. m., and await the arrival of the Bennington Procession. There form in the follow- ing order for march to the Speaker's Stand :— Chief Marshal and Aids; Baud ; Peterhoro' Cavalry ; Hancock Battery; President of the Day, Vice-Presidents, and Toast-Master ; Orator, Speakers, Town Clerk, Clergj'men, Choirs, Town Officers, Aged People, Guests from other towns, and Citizens generally. Chief Marshal will announce President of the Day, .Joshua S. Lakin, Esq. President's Address of Welcome. Invocation of Divine Blessing Rev. J. W. Coolidge. Scripture Reading Rev. Hekve v Gulick. Singing— " Glorious is Thy Xame, Almightj' Lord " Chorus. Prayer Rev. James Holmes, Bennington. Reading of Town Charter by Town Clerk A. D. Tuttle, Esq. Singing — "God Keep Our Country Free for Evermore" Chorus. Oration .' By Rev. W. W. Hayward, of Keene, N. H. Singing By the Barker Family. Poem By Mrs. L. M. Willis, of Glenora, N. Y. Singing — " Hurrah for Old New England." DINNER. Social Hour, enlivened by Music by the Band. Singing — " Star Spangled Banner." responses to sentiments : 1. " The Past of Hancock contrasted with the Present." 2. " The Clergj' of Hancock." 3. " New England Character in its Influence on the Destiny of our Country." Music by the Band. 4. *' The Physicians of Hancock." 5. " Hancock Artillery, and other ^Slilitaiy Organizations of Hancock." 6. Singing— " One Hundred Years Ago," by Military and Continentals in Costume. 7. " Lawyers of Hancock," 8. " Hancock Forty Years Ago." Music by the Band. 9. " The Men and Women of 1788 who laid the foundation of the first Church in Hancock." 10. " Bennington : The Mother rejoices in the prosperity of her Daughter." 11. " The Schools of Hancock — Past and Present." Other Sentiments and Responses. Singing — Original Hymn. Closing Words by President. Benediction. n^ A Salute by the Battery will be fired at the close of the exercises. N. B. — An Art Gallery and Antiquarian Room will be open during the day — free to aU. Hancock, N. H., September, 1879. HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 11 THE DAY-S DOINGS. Centennial celebrations are always rare occasions, hence they are invariably largely attended by the public. The celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Hancock was no exception to the general rule. The actual centennial date occurred on the fifth day of November, but the good people of Han- cock, in order to avoid the discomforts of cold weather, which would seriously conflict with the full enjoyment of the occasion, took time by the forelock, and decided, through their efficient committee of arrangements, to observe Wednesday, Sept. 17th, with appropriate ceremonies. All day Tuesday the sky bore a threatening aspect, and many and anxious were the glances cast heavenward to discern, if possible, some sign of promise for the coming day. But none was seen, and when the day closed the prospect was gloomy indeed. But ere the morning sun arose, the clouds had disappeared, the stars were shin- ing brightly, and many a heart was lightened. From daylight till half-past eight o'clock, the rapidly drifting clouds caused varying hopes and fears, but at the latter hour all fears were dispelled by the appearance of the bright, warm sun. At an early hour the people began to assemble on the common, and at 9 a. m. there must have been nearly two thousand people present, and before noon over three thousand. The delightful breeze of the morning gaily wafted the numerous flags which had been flung out, Peterboro' brass band was early on the ground, and discoursed refreshing music, and everything went merry as a mar- riage bell. The committee of arrangements — Messrs. Orland Eaton, Joshua S. Lakin, and John P. Hills, had, with indefatigable labor, put everything in perfect readiness. Prominent to View was Hancock Light Battery, Lieut. Albert Jaquith commanding, with Alvah Copeland, orderly sergeant. In nearly the center of the common a grand stand, capable of shel- tering two hundred or more, had been erected, and furnished with settees, for the use of the officers of the day, speakers, singers, band, etc., and on the southern side were placed seats capable of accommodating two thousand people. Prominent upon the east end of the stand, in large letters were the words " Hancock wel- comes home her sons and daughters." On the north side " 1779," « 1879." 12 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Scattered about in every corner and nook bordering on the com- mon were to be seen booths and tents, and venders from wagons, each doing their best to dispose of their wares. Visiting the antiquarian room and art gallery, which was in the vestry building, nearly opposite the grand stand, the first thing that attracted our attention on the right were several ancient pictures, and the old swing sign which seventy-five or eighty years ago swung in front of the hotel then kept by a Mr. Fox ; next a chest of drawers labelled "150 years old, which has descended to the oldest girl in the family, from one generation to another, and belongs to Mrs. Fred Hunt"; an ancient Avash bowl, pitcher, and stand, and chairs; a bedstead and bedding, all in excellent condition, which were in fashion seventy-five or eighty years ago ; next a show case contain- ing ancient jewelry, books, spoons, and other curiosities ; on the north side of the building we find the extensive display of curiosi- ties of every shape and name gathered from foreign countries, and the property of Mrs. Patten and Mis^Davis, which formed a perfect museum of themselves, We should be glad to particularize, but time and space forbid. There were souvenirs in fancy wood, coins of every denomination, crockery, worsted work, pictures, etc. On the west side is a chest belonging to J. Barney, which was brought over from England by the Morison family of Peterboro'. On it were various Indian relics, etc. Next an old-fashioned brick fire- place; then a "dresser," with its tin plates and other kitchen ware; here another ancient made-up bed meets our view, and in the near corner are many things of a military and warlike character, among which was a gun, the property of William Robinson, which was carried by Hugh Gregg, of Peterboro', in the Revolutionary war, which bears a bullet mark on its stock, made "in the battle of Still- water, at the surrender of Burgoyne; attached to it is a powder-horn which went through the battle of Bennington. There were many other relics, each of which has a history. On the south is a case of ancient books ; in the center is an ancient loom, which was being operated by an old lady whose name we did not learn ; distaff, spin- ning wheel, cradles, chairs, etc. ; and upon the walls are numerous pictures, which, with one or two exceptions, are the work of home artists. Notably among these are the splendid paintings of Hart- well Tuttle. These are among the finest to be found anywhere. The majority of them are fruit pieces, but there is also a very fine portrait of Mr. Otis Tuttle. This building was constantly filled with HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 13 admiring spectators — in fact, was the center of attraction during the entire day. It was worthy many miles' travel to see. A peep into the town-hall revealed stacks of bread, meat, })ies, doughnuts, and everything necessary for the satisfaction of the in- ner man. There were fifteen hundred pounds of boiled beef, tongue, and ham, and over four hundred uncut loaves of bread. Still further on we find the armory hall, with tables all set and neatly arranged, especially for the speakers and invited guests, and caj)able of seat- ing ninety persons at one sitting. At 10 A. M. the procession formed on the common in the order of the programme,-^ under the excellent marshalship of A. B. Stone, Esq., as chief, and W. A. Washburn and C. P. Hayward as aids. But we must not fail to mention those in the procession who were in ancient costume, viz.: Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hayward and Miss Jones, all in an antiquated chaise, with horse, harness, and equip- ments to correspond, and following close behind were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hunt, also in costume and mounted upon a horse. in the true old-fashioned, go-to-meeting style of one hundred years ago. The line of march was west, to near the depot and return ; thence to the east end of the plain and return to the stand. During the march a slight scud of rain drove everybody, except those in the pro- cession, to cover. At 11 A. M. the stand was filled and also nearly all the seats in front, and soon after the chief marshal, A. B. Stone, Esq., intro- duced the president of the day, Joshua S. Lakin, Esq., who delivered a warm address of welcome to the multitude. ADDRESS OF WELCOME. Ladies and Gentlemen : — I have been called to preside over you to-day and I regret that I am not better qualified. It is very pleasing to me to see so many of our former townsmen, who have come home to unite with us on this interesting occasion, and friends from neighboring towns, we welcome you all. We thank our former townsmen for the liberal manner they have assisted us on this occasion. I again welcome you all who have^cometo assist us in our Centennial Cele- bration. At the close of the President's address, the exercises continued in the following order : — 1 No pi'occssion arriving from Bennington, the procession was formed in front of tlie church, led by I'etcrboi-o' band, a dolegiition of I'eterboro' lodge, No. ]">, I. O. O. F., tivkingthe place of Pcterboro' cavalry which had been ordered into camp on that ilay. 14 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Invocation of Divine blessing, by Rev. J. W. Coolidge. Scripture reading, by Rev. Hervey Gulick. Singing, — "Glorious is Thy Name, Almighty Lord," by the choir; Mrs. Simonds, organist. Prayer, by Rev. James Holmes, of Bennington. [The reverend gentleman invoked the continued favor of God on the exer- cises of the day ; and implored the Divine influences to work on the minds and hearts of the people of both Bennington and Hancock, that, although divided for nearly forty years in their town relations, they might always be friends, and remember their fathers were one, citizens of one common town.] Reading of Town Charter, by town clerk, A. D. Tuttle, Esq. Following this was the very interesting and appropriate Centen- nial address by Rev. W. W. Hay ward: — Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sons and Daughters of Hancock: — We have met here this beautiful autumnal day under circumstances of peculiar interest. On this spot, selected by our fathers as the center around which their municipal and religious life was to cluster, with the grand old hills, beautiful valleys, and sparkling waters before us, that gladdened their eyes a century ago, we have assembled to celebrate the completion of the first hundred years of the life of our town. We have come together, from our homes scattered far and wide, to exchange friendly greetings; to take each other by the hand and renew the friendship formed years ago, before we went out from the homes of our youths. There is a tinge of sadness in our hearts mingled with our joy as we do this, for we remember that all are not here ; many loved ones, who have wel- comed us in the past, when we have come to these homes, who have looked forward with fond anticipation to this daj^ are not here. Their mortal forms are sleeping quietly in yonder burying-ground, and the tears of regret must fall as we miss them to-day; but it is only in keeping with the mysterious Providence that accompanies us in life's pathway. All are not permitted to witness the fruition of their hopes here on earth. The great lawgiver of ancient Israel was only permitted to view the fair land his people were to occupy. His experience was the experience of thousands in all the ages of the world. It was the experience of those whose familiar faces we miss to- day. But who shall say that they are not with us in spirit, and that they do not share our joy. '' It is eminently fitting that we should celebrate this event. As we look around us we see on every side evidences of unparalleled prosperity. No- where can be found pleasanter homes, or a more prosperous people; nowhere but in our favored land can be brought together such an audience as I see before me. Culture and refinement are visible everywhere. We have not here a populace, we have an intelligent people ; no favored class, for all are on an equality. It is but natural that we inquire. Whence the origin of this state of afl'airs.^ It is no easy task, but with your permission, I will try to answer this question. In order to do this satisfactorily I would briefly trace HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 15 the history of the town, the church, the school, and the militia; for I believe that these are the corner-stones ui)on which rest almost evcrythina; that makes life what it is to us. A hundred years ago the fifth day of next November the legislature of New Hampshire granted a town charter to certain plantations within the limits of what was then known as "Society Land," and Jonathan Bennett was authorized to call a town-meeting. The new town bore an honored name. John Hancock, one of the original proprietors, was one of the wealthy merchants of Boston. In espousing the cause of the colonies in their struggle with the mother counti-y he had much to lose ; but that did not deter him from what he deemed to be his duty. So obnoxious were he and Samuel Adams to the crown, that they were excepted when the royal pardon was oflered to the citizens of Massachusetts if they would submit. When the British troops had possession of Boston he was consulted in re- gard to the expediency of burning the city in order to dislodge them. His reply was: "Burn Boston and make John Hancock a beggar, if the public good requires it ! As President of the Continental Congress, his bold signature was the first to be afllxed to the Declaration of Independence. From his well-known generosity and self-sacrificing spirit, it was but natural that our fathers ex- pected he would bestow upon the new town that had honored itself by adopting his name a substantial present. In this they were disappointed ; anxl after soliciting aid from him and his heirs, year after year in vain, they made an attempt to change the name of the town to York. Their efibrts in this direction, fortunately, were unsuccessful; and to-day the town bears the name it bore a century ago. There is a peculiar significance in the manner in which the first town- meeting was called. Four years previous it would probably have been called in the name of the king, ])ut they had renounced their allegiance to the gov- ernment of Great Britain. It was not called in the name of the state, for they were not quite sure they had a state. As far as the state and the nation were concerned, everything was in a chaotic condition. The colonies were simply struggling for their national life' The words they used were fraught with a meaning nobody could misunderstand. In the name of the govern- ment of the PEOi'LE of the state, they vvere called together. The New England town is one of the corner-stones upon whicli rests the Temple of Liberty. "Town-meetings," says De Tocqueville, "are to Liberty what primary schools are to Science; they bring it within the people's reach; they teach men how to use and enjoy it." In the town-meetings of the colonies were developed a race of men who 16 HISTOEY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. knew their rig:hts, and knowing, dared maintain. In that school were trained Adams and Otis, and other statesmen of the Revolution. Our fathers, there- fore, when they came together in the capacity of a town-meeting, were only putting into practice the lessons they had learned in the various towns where they had been born and educated. The settlement of pur town was late, compared with many of the towns in the immediate vicinity. Almost a century and a half elapsed after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth before the primeval forest was broken and the first log hut was erected upon our soil. It may be well to inquire, Who were the men and women who brought their household gods to this wilder- ness.? Who felled these gloomy forests, that the sweet sunshine might rest upon our plains and our hillsides.? Who reared here their humble homes, the school-house, and the church.? A majority were the descendants of the Puritans, who came to these shores between the years 1620 and 1640 — " the winnowed wheat of the English nation." "They left their native land in search of freedom, and found it in a desert. Divided, as they are, into a thousand forms of policy and religion, there is one point on which they all agree : They equally detest the pageantry of a king and the supercilious hypocrisy of a bishop." A hard school and a stern discipline was theirs. They had difficulties to contend with that would have appalled ordinary men. " They travailed in pain witli the birtlis of God, And planted a state with prayers." Their occupation was — " Hunting of witches and warlocks, Smiting the heathen horde ; One liand on the mason's trowel And one on the soldier's sword." A respectable minority were of a different lineage ; they were Scotch Pres- byterians, whose ancestors were the disciples of John Knox. They were from the " Land of brown heatli and sliaggy wood, Land of tlie mountain and tlie flood" — the laud of Wallace and of Bruce. They belonged to a race that never had been subdued, upon whose neck the foot of the conqueror had never pressed. Driven by religious persecutions from Scotland in the latter part of the seven- teenth century, they remained for a time in northern Ireland and began to emigrate to our shores about the year'l719. They were at first looked upon with suspicion. The habits of life of the English and Scotch settlers were not the same ; the Scotch-Irish ate potatoes, the English did not ; the Scotch- Irish put barley in their pot liquors and made barley broth ; the English put beans in theirs and made bean porridge. These differences soon wore away. The Scotch were a hardy, industrious people ; they introduced the culture of flax, the spinning-wheel, and the Irish potato. These two peoples brought together were our ancestors. Better blood fiows not in humau veins. There was no organized colony at any time. They came by families fi'om various HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. * 17 towns in our own state and Ma.ssachnsetts. From Grotou, Ilollis, Pcterboro', New Ipswich, Antrim, Greenfield, Londonderry, Nottingham West, Littleton, Weston, Westford, Needham, Natick, and many other towns they came ; and as a natural consequence their town life was not as harmonious as otherwise it would have been. The earlier records are scanty and not entirely trustworthy. In the book entitled "New Hampshire as it is," it is stated that John Grimes was the first settler, and that he came in 1764. I find that there is a difl'erence of opinion in regard to the place of his settlement. It was probably in the vicinity of what is now known as Half-Moon pond. I think his stay in town was brief. Moses Morrison, William Lakin, and a Mr. Ferguson came soon after. In 1767 there were only two families here. When Joseph Symonds came from Grotou in 1778, he found but six families. James Duncan from Londonderry found eight families. Andrew Morrison was born in 1770; Mollj' Moor in 1773; Margaret Duncan and Jonathan Lakin in 1775. These scanty records are about all I have been able to find previous to the incorporation of the town. There must have beeu quite an addition to the number of the settlers in the years 1778-9. Probably there were thirty or forty families at the latter date. I find in the records of the first five or six years the names of Jonathan Bennett, John Moor, Asa Adams, Moses Mor- rison, Robert Duncan, Joseph Symonds, David Ames, William Lakin, Wil- liam Lakin, Jr., John Foster, Adam Patterson, John Miller, Peter Warren, Edmund Davis, James Duncan, William Williams, Phineas Ames, Elijah Davis, Thomas Jones, Samuel Gates, Eneas Knight, Oliver Lawrence, Joseph Dodge, and others. They were almost all of them young men, in the prime of their early manhood, under thirty years of age, as indeed were those who followed them, previous to the beginning of the nineteenth century. They came with their wives and their little ones to make permanent homes, and went resolutely to work to accomplish their purpose. Their life was no holiday pastime. The scene before us is as fair and beautiful as could well be desired. Pleasant homes, cultivated fields, and all the appliances of a high state of civilization are here. Could we have stood here a hundred years ago, our eyes would have beheld an almost unbroken tract of gloomy forest, from whose dark recesses the wolf, the bear, and other dangerous wild animals had not all been driven. They were not exposed to savage warfare, as were the settlements a few years before this time. The French war, that closed in 1763, had put an end to the troubles with the French and Indians. It was, however, during the dark days of the American Revolution; Burgoyne had surrendered two years previous, but the crowning victory that attended the American arms at Yorktown was not till two years later. Few as were their numbers, there were then soldiers from Hancock in the army. Washington was continually calling for aid, and imploring New Hampshire as well as the other colonies to help him in his dire extremity. Bounties for soldiers and con- tinental beef, so-called, and I may be permitted to add, continental I'um, were asked for and cheerfully furnished. Hardly a town-meeting was convened that did not have these problems to meet and solve. What were their occu- 18 HISTOlft' OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. pations ? They had their land to clear, their homes to build, and their families to feed and clothe, — how they did it is to me a mystery ; they must have been obliged to get along with the barest necessities of life, with hardly anything that we consider indispensable. In their corporate capacity, besides the demands of the state and the nation to meet, there were roads to build. Transcripts of roads, as they were called, were regularly presented for acceptance at almost every town-meeting, which no doubt called out grave discussions. If one-half of them were ever built, they must have been discontinued long ago. It was no small task then to build roads. You have come here to-day from the east and the west, and the north and the south, over good roads. As you rolled along in your easy car- riages have you contrasted the roads of the present time with the paths our fathers called roads a century ago.? Then the surveyors, with patient labor, marked the way through the forest. The axe-men followed to cut down the trees, and a slight path was made. There being but few wheeled vehicles, the bushes were not always kept down, and in some instances it was harder to cut the bushes than it had been to clear the road originally. Then it was not deemed safe to attempt to travel without an axe to cut away the timber that might have fallen across the highway. Building roads was not the only things that engaged the attention of our fathers. I have said that most of them were young men ; they were, with high hopes for the future. They came here to remain. To subdue the rugged soil demanded a large share of their energies ; but they were not unmindful of the future. They knew full well that sooner or later the strongest must be called away from the scenes of earth. Nor did they ignore the fact that there must be a center where they could meet to worship the God of their fathers, as well as transact their ordinary town business. They would have been untrue to their early training if questions so momentous had been dis- regarded. Accordingly, we find in the records of the early town-meetings that these subjects were constantly coming up for discussion and action. "Where," said they, " shall we choose a place for a center, to build a meeting-house and bury our dead ?'' " On other shores, above their mouldering towns, In sullen pomp the tall cathedral frowns; Pride in its aisle, and paupers at the door, Which feeds the beggai's whom it fleeced of yore. " Simple and frail, our lowly temples throw Their slender shadows on the paths below; Scarce steal th,e winds that sweep his woodland tracks The larch's perfume from the settler's axe. Ere, like a vision of the morning air, His slight-framed steeple marks the house of prayer." To find a center was no easy undertaking. For ten years most of the town-meetings, and what few religious meetings they were able to have, were held at the house of Joseph Symonds, or rather his barn. A portion of them, HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 19 however, were held at the house of Ethmnul Davis, and one or two town- meetings ou Norway Plain, where we are to-da}'. * In 1785 Deacon Hosley gave the town land for the common and l)iuying- place, for jouft?ic purposes and for no other purpose whatsoever. The deed was made out in 1792. Even that generous gift did not settle the matter, and it was finally decided by a committee appointed by the court. In justice to the settlers, I would say they accepted the decision cheerfully and went to work to build their church. There were, in 1788, ninety men between the ages of eighteen and seventy : no orchard land ; eighteen acres of tillage land ; one hundred and seventy- six acres of mowing land; one hundred and fifty acres of pasture land; eight horses, forty oxen, ninety cows, and eighty-seven young cattle and colts. Of sheep and swine there is no record. There was no stock in trade, and no money, either on hand or at interest. Rents of mills, exclusive of repairs, £8 ; real estate owned by residents and non-residents, £1042. Rye and tlax-seed were at that time, and for some time after, made use of as legal tender in paying taxes. I make these statements that we may be able the better to understand the difficulties the people had to contend with, and their extreme poverty. I have said that they were agreed in regai'd to the location of the meeting- house, but not so in regard to its dimensions. Five or six times, if my mem- ory serves me correctly, the}^ changed their minds in regard to its length, breadth, etc. One thing, however, they did agree to : In 1788 they "Voted that Seth Hadley provide three barrels of New England rum, and store the same against the raising of the meeting-house." After much discussion and many weary delays, the meeting-house was finally built in 1789; or, to say the least, it was raised then and finished as the means of the settlers would permit. It was not exactly where the meet- ing-house is to-day, but nearer the center of the common. It was a modest structure; but in the eyes of its builders, probably it was about all they desired at the time. For the first time since they had made their homes in these wilds, they realized they had a religious home. As they wended their way thither from their homes in different parts of the town, I have no doubt that the words of the devout Psalmist were theirs : "I was glad when they said unto me. Let us go into tlie house of the Lord." We have a large number of people here to-day. I have been told that it is the largest assemblage ever gathered in this town ; but when we take into consideration the facilities for traveling and the number of people in the vicinity, there are not as many present as there were eighty-eight years ago, when the Rev. Reed Paige was ordained. The church was not large enough, and a platform was erected on the outside for -the purpose. With your permission, we will try to forget the present and go back to the summer of 1791, and enter the church where our fathers worshiped. It is unlike any thing the eyes of this generation have ever beheld, in its form and the structure of its pews; without steeple and without bell. In the pulpit stands Reed Paige, a young man, not yet ordained; but he is the choice of his people. I will read a list of the pew-owners. Most of them are here 20 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. with their youug families to receive those instructions that will help to fit them for life's responsiblMties. On the right hand of the pulpit is the min- ister's pew, as yet empty. Then we find in order, as we read their names : — James Duncan, Edw'd Spuuldiug James Hosley, James Smith, Jr., Klijah Davis, William Brooks, Stephen Dodge, Lemuel Lakin, Kleazar Ames, Ezekiel Shattuck, Knos Kuiglit, Abijah Hadley, Levi Priest, Joseph Hills, Timothy Moor, Robert Clark, Moses Dennis, Klijah Washburn, Jas. Due, Salmon Wood, In the gallery we find ; Simeon Lakin, Jason Ware, Thomas Jones, John Foster, James Hosley, Moses Merrill, Samuel Cross, Peter Cummings Jonas Lakin, Daniel Slnies, Oliver Lawi'ence, Samuel Gates, Jonas Sawyer, Edmund Davis, John Brooks, Moses Morrison, Phineas Ames, Tliomas Jones, Joseph Washburn, William Boutelle, John Boweis, James Hills, Pliineas Ames, Peter Putnam, Samuel Turrell, John Whitcomb, Jacob Hadley, Seth Hadley, Collins Whittemore, Bezaleel Spaulding, John Foster, Daniel Kimball, James Davis, Joseph Symonds. Stephen Wood, _ Aaron JParker, Thomas Mftth«ws, David Hoslev- Some of these names, as you will notice, occur twice. They listen with devout attention to the services of the morning, and then during the noontime hour they improve the time as best they can. If their conversation is not entirely concerning sacred things we can not blame them, for to them it is the best opportunity that they have during the week, and we must remember that they have few newspapers, and fewer books, no ly- ceunis, no post-office, and in fact hardly any thing that we have. It takes months to get news from Europe, and weeks to get news from New York or Philadelphia. They meet again in the afternoon, and then wend their ways, — most of them on foot, a few on horseback — to their homes. And what homes they are ! Rude and bare of all attempt at ornament. This beautiful plain was then covered with white birches. Their lives were lives of almost unre- mitted toil, and yet, though their lot was so circumscribed, they were silently working out a grand destiny and making the present possible. In 1819 the church of the fathers that had been erected at so great a cost ; where for a generation they were accustomed to meet to worship God; where they met to pay the last tribute of their respect to the memory of those who went out from these earthly homes to fairer homes beyond ; where they had brought their little ones to receive the sacred rite of baptism ; around which so many associations clustered; was burned to the ground. They were not discouraged. In 1820 a new church was built, larger and more commodious than the first, and judging from the records, with compara- tively little efi'ort ; and I would remark that in one day the pews were sold for seven thousand dollars — almost as much as the entire valuation of the town thirty-two years previous. In 1851 the church was removed to its present position, and repaired and modernized, having an attractive aHdience-room in the upper story, and a HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 21 commodious town-hall below. There it stands to-day, an ornament to the town. It can be said of this church, what can be said of but very few churches in our land : From the beginning it has been a free church in the best sense of the word. No sect or party has ever had control of it. It has always been for the use of those who have put their money into it, and never has there been a disposition manifested to make it otherwise. The Congregational church of Hancock was organized in August, 1788. It consisted of ten male and seven female members. Previous to that time there was occasional preaching. In the fli-st town-meeting money was appro- priated for that purpose, but it was a small sum; only enough to sustain about four Sundays' preaching. Rev. Reed Paige, the first pastor, was ordained Sept. 21, 1791. He died July 22, 1816. Rev. Archibald Burgess was ordained Dec. 25, 1822. He died Feb. 7, 1850. Rev. Asahel Bigelow was installed May 15, 1850. He died Aug. 16, 1877. The labors of these three men, extending over more than three-quarters of a century, have had a great influence in shaping the destinies of the town, and I think it is due to their memories that I briefly refer to them. You will pardon me if I speek freely. It may be that my impressions are not the correct ones, nevertheless I will venture to give them to you. All that I know of Mr. Paige I have learned from others. I have the im- pression that h§ was an earnest, active man, of small stature, very much be- loved by his people, interested in every thing that pertained to the welfare of the community, and frequently representing the town in the state legisla- ture, of which he was a member at the time of his death. We have reason to thank God that he came here to do his life work. With the character and labors of Mr. Burgess I am better acquainted, as I remember him well. He was a strong man, and I have the impression that he honestly believed that the best interests of the community would be sub- served if no other church beside his own were planted here. He was of a phlegmatic temperament, but when he was aroused few men were his supe- riors or more active than he. He was, when he chose to be, the life of a social party. I well remember an afternoon and evening spent in his com- pany, when he kept us all in one continual roar of laughter, but I would not h'lve any one suppose that his characteristics were all in this direction. No one could sympathize more deeply with the sorrowing and the afflicted than he. I revere his memory to-day, for I believe him to have been an honest, upright man. As I remember Mr. Bigelow, I feel that between the two men there was a contrast. Reared in the severe school of adversity, and coming to our town in the mature years of his manhood, he displayed those characteristics that endeared him to all who became acquainted with him. No less honest than his predecessor, his work was of a more quiet nature. I do not believe he made an enemy in town. I think that much of the good feeling that we see manifested on this occasion is due to his quiet work here. • And so I 'feel that these three men, each in his own way, have had an influence that has been eminently helpful. 22 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. As early as 1792 John Curamings asked to be relieved from his minister's tax, presenting as a reason therefor a certificate from a Baptist minister in Hollis. In 1798 there was in the town warrant, the following article : "To see if the town will exempt those who profess to belong to a Baptist society in this town from paying towards Mr. Paige's salary this present year, or a longer term if they shall think best." John Foster, Amos Tenuey, John Brooks, Solomon Hobart, Nel^emiah Pierce, Daniel Tenney, Capt. John Brad- ford, Seth Davis, and Nathan Brooks were exempted. After the Academy, under the directors of the Baptist church, was formed in this town, there began to be Baptist preaching, which was continued with some interruptions till May 6, 1840, wheu a Baptist church was duly organ- ized. After this the church engaged preaching for most of the time till 1852, when the school having been given up, the church also ceased to be active. In 1822 Rev. Lemuel Willis, then a young man, but afterwards an influen- tial minister of the Universalist denomination, spent a few Sundays in town and was instrumental in forming a Universalist society, that sustained preaching at intervals for nearly forty years, but no organization exists to- day. About the same date Rev. Zenas Adams from Marlow organized a Methodist church, which has also ceased to exist. I have no doubt, how- ever, that these three organizations have been instrumental of good, and have helped the older church in shaping the characters of our people. The early colonists of Massachusetts inaugurated a system of free schools that have been carried into every corner of our broad land, whei'e their de- scendants have made their homes. Hancock was true to the example of the fathers. " Rough, bleak, and hard, our little state Is scant of soil, of limits strait; Her yellow sands are sands alone, Her only mines are ice and stone ! From Autumn frost to April rain, Too long her winter woods complain; Fi-om budding flower to falling leaf, Her summer time is all too brief. Yet on her rocks and on her sands, And wintry hills, the school -house stands; And what her rugged soil denies, The harvest of the mind supplies. Nor heeds the sceptic's punj' hands While near her school the church-spire stands; Nor fears the blinded bigot's rule While near her church-»pire stands the school." In the early town records I find these items, among others, that show the interest they had in the free school. In 1787, " Voted to raise ten pounds for schooling." In 1792, " Voted to build a school-house." In 1798, '■ Voted to rai.se fourluindred pounds to build school-houses." In 1800, "Voted that each district build such houses as they please." In 1801, "Voted to raise fifty dollars for singing, to be expended in the four quarters of the HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 23 towu," and I find that for a nnnil)er of .years money was raised to support singing-schools. Compared with tlie schools within the memory of those present, the schools of the early times were poor, but they were as good as the settlers were able to provide themselves with; their influence lu helping shape the destiny of the town can not be overestimated. Private schools from time to time supplemented the work of the free school. About the year 1836 two academies were established here, and for several years they were both in a flourishing condition ; the common schools of the town were conseq^ueutly much improved, and the standard of education was raised. Some of the most eminent men of our state to-day received here a part of their education. A free high school was established in 187-t ; it is one of the best omens of the time that you have been able thus far to sup- port it. I can not leave this part of my subject without briefly alluding to your public library, that was established May IS), 1860. It is a supplement to the educational facilities of the town that you may well be proud of. I am also happy to make mention of the fact that a former citizen of the town, Mr. Ebenezer Hubbard, left the library a legacy of .$1000. I am also informed by the librarian that Mr. Abijah Hadley, recently deceased, has provided in his will for the same sum, to be paid in good time. No wiser bequest could be made. There is an honest difl"erence of opinion in regard to the need of organized military forces in a free state. I believe the time may come " When the war-drums beat no longer, And the battle-flags are furled In the Parliament of men — The federation of the world." But the youngest child here will not live long enough to see that time. From the earliest settlement of our state, the military power was deemed to be of the flrst importance. On several tombstones in yonder burying-ground may be found this inscription: "A Soldiek of the Revolution." I do not know when the first military company was organized here ; but as fiir back as memory goes, every man, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, was expected to do military duty. Hancock Artillery was organ- ized early in the nineteenth century. Its first captain, afterwards General Miller, was then a young lawyer in Greenfield. At the battle of Lundy's Lane, when asked to storm a battery, his calm reply was, "I will try, sir." Then turning to his regiment, he said, " Twenty-first, attention ! Form into column. You will advance up the hill to the storm of ihe battery!" They advanced, the artillerymen were swept like chafl* from their guns, and after a fierce struggle the victory was ours. Of General Miller, Hawthorne said, " He was New England's most distinguished soldier.'" I do not wonder that the company was so long kept together, and that on their knapsacks the words, " I '11 try, sir," were printed. Hancock had soldiers in the war of 1812, and in the Mexican war also. In 1849 the militia was disbanded, but 24 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. tlie martial spirit was not dead. When the war of the Rebellion broke out, the sons of old Hancock proved themselves to be worthy of their sires ; and on many a battle-field they showed their devotion to their country, and at the sacrifice of their lives they helped to make it possible for us to come to- gether under such favorable auspices to-day. The old Hancock Artillery, with a new name, is with us on this occasion. May it never again be dis- banded. I would speak briefly of the characteristics of our town. Much of its surface is rough and rugged, but it has a goodly proportion of fertile soil. No pleasanter homes can be found anywhere than here; no truer heai'ts, no better men and women. The unrest of our people, trying to subdue a con- tinent in a generation, has sent many of her sons and daughters from her borders ; and there is sadness within my heart, when I remember that there are many deserted hearthstones within her limits. Our people are not given to change. I have spoken of the three ministers who remained so many years at their post of duty. I would at this time mention another honored name. The first postmaster, John Whitcomb, Esq., was appointed about the year 1812, and held his office to the satisfaction of all parties more than fifty years, and then it passed into the hands of his grandson, who holds it to-day. It may be said our town has never sent out those whose fame is world- wide. Be that as it may ; the men and women who have been reared here have ever taken an honorable position in life, wherever they have wandered. They have been true to the early influences that surrounded them; they make good citizens, good members of society. You need not be ashamed to meet them anywhere. I remember that a president of the United States I'eceived a part of his education here. A grandson of Hancock has filled with modesty, yet with satisfaction to his constituents, the highest offices within the gift of the old Bay State. Other names might be enumerated, but time will not permit. I have tried to give you some pictures of the past, to bring to your remembrance those who have passed away. I trust I have not been entirely unsuccessful. The fathers sleep quietly in yonder burying-ground. They did their work well; they had their faults, as well as virtues. Let us remember the latter, and forget the former. " Clasp, angel of the backward look, And folded wings of ashen gray, And voice of echoes far away, The brazen covers of thy book ; The weird palimpsest, old and vast, Whei-ein thou hid'st the spectral past, Where, closelj' mingling, pale and glow The characters of joy and woe; The monognaphs of outlived years, Or smile-illumed, or dim with tears, Green hills of life that slope to death, And haunts of home, where vistaed trees Shade oflf to mournful cypresses, With the white amaranths underneath. fP^x \ ^l''^' 5-*^^ ^t JOHN WHITCOMB. HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 25 Even wliilc I look, 1 can but hcecl The restless sands' incessant fall ; Importunate hours that hours succeed, Each clamorous with its own shai-p need, And duty keeping pace with all, Shut down and clasp the heavy lids; I hear again tlie voice that bids The dreamer leave his dream midway For larger hopes and graver fears; • Life greatens in these later years, The centuries' aloe flowers to-dajM" The living present demands our atttention. The fathers laid the founda- tions; it is for us to build. Young men, do not for a moment suppose that there is nothing for you to do. These institutions are to be preserved for future generations. Yea, more : they are to be improved I Let me say to those before me who are going the do\vn-hill road of life : Do not fear that those who are now young will fail to do their lifework when it comes upon them. Nor is it well for any of us to cease to have an interest in the well-being of society, because we may feel that we have seen the best of life. We know not ■svhat may be in store for us. I remember often to have heard that in the earlier days an old man, then past threescore years, brought an entire orchard on his back from Groton, and lived to eat many an apple and drink many a mug of cider that grew on those trees. So it may be in any enterpri.se that is desirable. The opportunities enjoyed by the rising generation are better than they ever were before. You have the church, the common school, the high school, the public library, and, I am glad to add, you are to have a hall suitable for the literary gatherings of -the young. Make the most of them. One word in regard to the high school. If you desire a high standard of education, do not let it cease to exist. It is a well-established fact, that the common school draws its vitality from the high school and the college, and not the reverse, as has often been supposed. In a few hours we shall separate, nevermore to meet again on earth. May this friendly greeting be beneficial to us all. May it tend to bind us nearer together in life's great end and aims. A hundred years ! As we fook back over it and remember that those of us who are in middle life have been conversant with those who knew the fathers well, it seems but short; but when we reflect on the mighty events of the century that is past, we are lost in amazement. What the next century has in store, we do not know. When it shall have rolled round, many of us will be forgotten, but the lives that we live will have an influence. God grant that we may all so live that it may be said of us, with truth, the world is a little better because we have been here. After the delivery of the address, which was listened to with interest, there was excellent singing by the Barker family. Then followed the reading, by Walter Gates, m. d., of the following poem. 26 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. CENTENNIAL POEM. BY LOVE M. WHITCOMB WILLIS. From my home of adoption, well-loved in its beauty. From the bi'oad, fertile plains which the stranger must till, From the bright-gleaming shore, which the wavelets are kissing, And high, rocky Palisades, silent and still, 1 turn with a gaze that has never grown dimmer, With thoughts that are fresh as in mem'ry's first spring. Far back to the days that will ever seem halcyon, And the friendships and loves to which fondly I cling. Oh, home of my childhood! thy mountains are watching In grandeur protective the valleys below; The scent of thj- pine-woods cctoies back to me often. And strength from thy hills when the north wind doth blow. It was there that I wandered in freedom contented, By murmuring streamlets and woodlands so fair, And saw the sun's glow on the grand Temple Mountains, Or sought from Monadnock a hope, or a prayer. For like to Jerusalem thou art encompassed By mountains that guard thee by day and by night; That speak to thy people in pteans majestic Of care that is tender, of love that is might. The hue of thy valley as autumn mists gather, When western light mingles its golden and red, Can bring in its mem'ry a soft, glowing picture, A dream of the valley, 'round Paradise spread. Thy lake, with the gleam of the emerald or .sapphire. Is set like a gem on the breast of a queen ; It seemed as we reached for the snowy white lilies No hand but an angel's could picture the scene. Oh, beautiful home! to my outward observance. Thy scenes ai-e all changed, e'en thy valleys and hills Hold a glory less radiant,— a beauty less tender; A mantle of sadness is draped o'er thy hills. For where are the hands once so strong and so faithful That turned to the sunlight thy unfertile sod. And taught the rough hill-side and deep-tangled forest To bloom like a garden and smile back to God? Those hands that to touch were oft harsh and unyielding. But in their stern fiber were true as the steel; The Christian law then was to watch and to labor, And trust the good God a sure harvest to yield. Why name all those toilers? Their mem'ry is cherished In many a home in its most sacred place; Wc call them the faithful, and thus wc enshrine them, As God's chosen people in wisdom and grace. The pastures and meadows, the fair-blooming orchards. Will tell of their toil when their names are forgot. They made with stern nature a compact so holy, 'Tis written in harvest, in fruitage 'tis wrought. The words we still love that mem'ry has cherished, Ai-e words that the loved and the sainted have known; We hear them repeated in glad, laughing sunshine, HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 27 Forgetting the long years that o'er us have flown. Again I 'm a child, and 1 walk with step solemn Along the still street to the toll of the hell; The sun pours its heat with an ardor as fervent As the words of the preacher — we knew them full well. For 'twas not by love or gentle persuasion, We heard of the gospel on those solemn days ; But by long dissertations that reached to the twelfthly, And oft repetitions of warning and praise. I watch the red tassels encircling the pulpit, And feel the faint jar from the strong, faithful hand That fell with a blow so majestic and earnest. The gospel to teach and the law's stern command. I list to the choir, with its true, ardent leader, To the sound of the viol, the tenor, and bass. And wait for the voice that never had faltered. But sung through the long years its anthems of grace. Yet songs of more glory his life had been chanting. For truth was his kej'-note, and justice his scale. Sing on, faithful servant, thy life may yet guide us Where peace shall await us, and love never fail! And now it is winter — the white snow lies gleaming In stretches that cover the mossy stone-wall, And make of the landscape a reflex of heaven, A dream of the city whei-e no shadows fall. And far o'er the hill-tops and through the white valleys, I hear the glad sound of the merry sleigh-bells; Who comes forth to worship there 's no need surmising. The sound of the jingle so faithfully tells. To sit in discomfort was a part of religion ; Long stretches of pipe gave no warmth to the air ; Xo dream of a future could there so appal us As " Dante's Inferno," with chill, icy glare. To pile up the coals in the foot-stoves and brighten , The ample fur muffs by the fire in the hall. Was a part of the change in the short intermission. The respite that came in the long gospel call. I can count those that sat there, and many are walking The aisles of that temple whose gates are of gold. And soft through the arches I hear the sweet echo, " We love thee — we love thee — our love grows not old." And yet I could find in those aisles now a gloi-y That over no church or cathedral is thrown, For the forms that I see are the dear and the loving. And the voices I hear have a glorified tone. (Jh, church of the village! thy spire is still pointing Like a hand that is true to the bi-ight slcy above; Thy aisles are all changed, thy srxuare pews remodeled, But the old and the cheerless is the one that I love. For what arc the words that are sweetest yet spoken. For mortals to hear and for angels to write, But the words that are breathed in a fond mother's blessing. And the prayers that with love and with wisdom unite':' 28 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Again I am ent'ring the little red school-house: It boasted no columns, or turret, or frieze ; The solemn committees that guarded the youthful Had no eye for beauty and no thought of ease. The halls of the student, dismantled and lonely, Now tell of neglect but a sad, cheerless tale ; But in many a true heart their mem'ry is cherished With brightness and beauty that never will fail. Yet, why should we linger o'er scenes so familiar? The hills and the valleys still claim our fond love; In joy or in sorrow we turn to their beauty. And dwell 'mid their scenes where'er we may rove. For here in their homes full of love and of sunshine Lived those that are gone unto mansions more fair. E'en now we can see them in youth and in manhood; Their words still resound on the soft summer air. For all that was holy seemed part of their being. All that was noble shone forth on each face; They walked by the smile of content in their pathway. They filled their fair homes with sweet goodness and grace. For thus it is given for each to remember In love what was dearest, and sacredly keep The good in its wisdom, and ever to bury The harsh and unlovely in death's silent sleep. The light of the morning rests on the still grave-yard; The moonlight oft kisses each moss-covered stone; Secluded and peaceful no strife or contention Can touch the calm beauty it claims as its own. Each stone that is glinting 'mid mosses and flowers Now speaks to the heart of some dearly loved one. Who laid down the burden of life and is sleeping Beneath the watch-light of the stars and the sun. One by one they are going — those friends of my childhood. One by one they are crossing that river sublime; We scarcely can number the graves in that city To whose gates we are borne on the swift wing of time. The south wind seems blowing across the fair meadows, It sighs o'er the graves of the happy and blest, • On the breath of its fragrance we hear the still whisper That is slowly repeating — " It is all for the best." Let us leave the sad thoughts of our mem'ry to silence ; The future now claims all our noblest and best. As we buried the beautiful under the daisies, So wc lay all our past in its quiet to rest. One thought for the red-man, who raised here his wigwam And sailed o'er the lake in his light bark canoe. No record is left of his home in the forest ; Should we care for him less if his sorrows wc knew? And one for the brave man who alone as a hermit First reared on the hill-tops a rude, humble home; The spot has its record no hand can disfigure : 'Tis sculptured on granite, — 'tis written on stone. HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 29 We would honor the gmiidsires a,iid matrons eourugcoiis Who followed in trust where their love bade them go. They nurtured their children with many a tremor, For they tracked the wild beast by his path in the snow. Nor will we forget in our pride and in honor To treasure the thought of the brave and the true, Who for liberty gave us the strength of their manhood, And won for their country its triumph anew. A century gone! like a map we enfold it; Whatever is good there we know will remain, It is ours by our birth-right, and thus we can leave it. And turn to the hope of the future again. The century to come! who can tell what 'tis bringing? We place it in trust with the good (xod above. It is ours to toil on in the faith of the present, And do our whole duty in trust and in love. Farewell, then, old years! now we tenderlj' leave you — Years of gladness and hope, years of joy and of pain, Yeai-s of hopeful endeavor, of trial, and failure. If I could, there 's not one that 1 'd call back again. Farewell to each moment that swiftly is flying! It brings us still nearer the glad and tlie free, Nearer the hope of all goodness and loving, Nearer the heaven — the home that 's to be. Farewell once again! as I count the years over, Each day has brought nearer my hope and desire. In the sweet far -beyond for which we are sighing. And the love that is leading us higher — still higher. Singing by the choir, after wliich dinner was announced, and the multitude were requested to keep their places, when all were served as expeditiously as circumstances would permit. For two hours basketful after basketful of tempting food was brought forth and distributed to the hungry people, and when all had cried. "Enough," there were huge quantities left untouched. Everybody was filled, and everybody satisfied. The manner in which the multitude were provided for and entertained during the entire day was a credit to the foresight of the committee of arrangements and the liberality of the people of the town. During the collation some fine selections were rendered by the Peterboro' cornet band, after which the choir sang " The Star- Spangled Banner," Avith band accompaniment. J. H. Felch, Esq., was introduced as toast-master, and presented the following : — " The past of Hancock contrasted with the present.^'' Kesponse by H. F. Robinson. 30 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Mr. President, Sons and Daughters of Hancock : Friends, — When it was suggested to me by your committee that I should open these post-prandial exercises, I hesitated at the thought of attempting to entertain so soon after dinner; but being assured that should I make a hit, I should carry ofl' the chief prize, as first impressions are strongest, — should I make a failure of it, it would be forgotten in the eflbrts of those who are to follow, — I consented. This goodly town, situated away back among the hills ard valleys of rock-ribbed, old New Hampshire, has an honorable record, to which the ex- ercises of this afternoon will bear ample testimony. Her sons have faithfully served their country whenever the security or integrity of her institutions have been threatened, and her daughters have graced the arts of peace. We trust the record will be such that none will have occasion to feel that we, who have entered into the labors of a noble ancestry, have been unmindful of our obligations. We can well believe that in this great liome-gatheriug to-day are very many whose birthplaces were in some of the quiet farm-houses nestled among the hills or in the valleys of this pleasant town; whose teuderest memories of childhood's hours and a mother's fostering love are indissolubly con- nected with these familiar scenes ; whose earliest impressions of God and heaven were received from that mother's knee and from the sacred desk in yonder church; and whose parents and early friends, when they found the burdens of life too heavy to be borne, here laid themselves down in their last sleep. They return to-day with a feeling akin to that of Sir Walter Scott, who, in a moment of inspiration, exclaimed — " Breathes there a man with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said, This is my own my native land; Whose heart has ne'er within him burned As home his footsteps he hath turned From wandering on a foreign sti'and ? If such there be, go, mark him well ; For him no minstrel raptures swell. High though his title, proud his name, Boundless his wealth as wish could claim, Despite that title, power, and pelf. The wretch concentered all in self. Living shall forfeit fair renown And doubly dj-iug shall go down To the vile depths from whence he sprung, Unwept, unhouored, and unsung." The early settlers of this town, in common with those of every new country, encountered obstacles that tested their power of endurance and their unself- ishness. How fully they met and overcame these obstacles, a township redeemed from a wilderness, and dotted with pleasant homes ; a church, pointing with its graceful spire towards heaven; a "school-house planted on every hill " ; a prosperous people, and a grateful posterity, — bear ample evidence. To the present generation, a history of the daily lives and strug- HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 31 gles of the early settlers of these towns would read like " Gulliver's Travels," or a tale from the "Arabian Nights." And yet, this primitive life, with all its hardships and privations, has a fascination for me. Its simple and homely pleasures; its healthful food and early hours; its freedom from the worry and mad rush for wealth of our day; its spirit of mutual sympathy and help- fulness, — are among its chief attractions. Well has the English poet. Gray, said — '■ Let not ambition mock their useful toils. Their homely joj's and destinies obscure, Nor grandeur hear witli a disdainful smile The short and simple annals of the poor." The early homes of this people, though deficient in nearly all those con- veniences which we are apt to consider essential to home-life, were not with- out their homely comforts. Among my earliest recollections is one of these primitive abodes, dismantled and for many years left to rats and decay; yet imagination could again fill its deserted rooms with a mother's presence, and again hear its walls re-echo with childish laughter. The living-room, or kitchen, was on the north side of the house, long and low, with wainscoted walls and blackened beams. The fire-place, fully eight feet across, was ihe principal feature of the room. Nothing can exceed in beauty and simplicity Whittiei's description, in " Snow Bound," of a fireside on a winter's night in a primitive New England home. Allow me to quote : — " Shut in from all the world without, We sat the clean-winged hearth about, Content to let the north wind roar In balHed rage at pane and door, While the red logs before us beat The frost-line back with tropic heat. And ever, while a louder blast Shook beam and rafter as it passed, The merrier up its roaring draught The great throat of the chimney laughed. The house-dog, on his paws outspread, Laid to the fire his drowsy head; The cat's dark silhouette on the wall A couchant tiger's seemed to fall. And, for the winter's fireside meet, Between the andirons' straddling feet The mug of cider simmered slow, Tlie apples sputtered in a row, And close at liand the basket stood With nuts from brown October's wood." We must not forget the spacious oven at one end of the fire-place, from which came forth in tempting array pots of beans, huge loaves of brown- bread, baked meats, puddings, and pumpkin-pies, the flavor of which, once tasted, never to be forgotten ; the dresser, with its array of pewter, wooden, and earthen ware; its large and small wheels, whereon the mother and daughters converted the wool and the flax into yarn, which the busy loom converted into woolen and linen cloths. These the skillful fingers of the 32 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. household converted inlo every necessary article of wearing apparel and for all domestic uses in the household, — from the coarse, striped frocks of the men to the dainty fabrics of the bridal trousseau. The household fires were i-euewed each morning from embers covered the night befoi'e in the capacious fire-place. Matches did not come into use until about 1835. Before that time, should the fire go out on the hearth, it had to be renewed either from the flint and steel or from embers borrowed from a neighbor. Well does my mother remember the coming of a neighbor's child, in the early twilight of a winter's morning,- to " borrow fire." Charles Symonds was one of the first, if not the first, to introduce a cook- ing stove into use in town, about the year 1835. Let us, for a moment, contrast the privileges of the early settlers with those enjoyed to-day : — The Marketing Facilities. — In the early days of the town, the farmers, after the harvest was made, would load their teams with the surplus products of their farms and together make the trip to Salem, Mass., their nearest market. Oxen were used for the journey, for the first few years, but later horses were substituted. Each man on these trips carried provisions for himself and grain for his team, procuring hay for his team, and a mug of cider to go with his lunch, at the taverns which lined the roads in those days. Returning, they loaded with the necessary supplies for the year: a few bushels of salt, a quintal of fish, a side of sole-leather, a keg of molasses, and a few loaves of sugar, to be used for company and to sweeten the toddy for the minister and other guests of degree. At a later day the " county road" was traversed by long lines of "pod " teams, transporting the products of the virgin soil of Vermont to the sea- board. To-day we have four railway stations in town, afi'ordiug us as good facilities for handling products as are furnished in our large railway centers. Facilities fok Travel. — The rising generation, that has always en- joyed the advantages of good roads, comfortable carriages, and the steam- cars, can hardly realize that our older people can remember when the so- called "pleasure carriages" were introduced. Some of these vehicles are still in existence, — heavy, clumsy aflairs, with woodtn axles, and capacious bodies bolted directly to the axles. Prior to this innovation, all journeying, for pleasure or business, was done in the saddle. One horse often served as a means of conveyance for the whole family • — the husband in the saddle, the wife on the pillion, with perhaps a child in her arms and others at her back. A horse piled high with bags of grain, and a small boy astride the whole, going to mill, was a familiar scene. Mr. Lewis Symonds tells me that his grandfather, Joseph Symonds, dur- ing the first few years of his residence in town, was obliged to carry his grain on his back to Peterboro', to get it ground, making the distance in winter on snow-shoes, by a line of marked trees. Mr. Samuel Knight informs me that his father raised the first pair of cattle owned in town. While still very young, those steers were put to good use. A large tub, —the scalding tub, — partly filled wilh straw, was placed upon a sled; into this the children were packed; the mothers accommodated them- HAXCOCK CEXTKNXIAl.. 33 selves on the sled as best the\' eoultl. To this the steers were attaehed, and preceded and followed by the lueu and boys, visits were made duriug the long winter months to the different settlements in town. Our Mail Facilities. — A (\i\\\y mail is one of the conveniences — ^the necessities of our times. For many years after the incorporation of the town, our nearest postofflce was Amherst. The early settlers were accus- tomed to take turns iu making the trip for the mails. Later, Francestown became our office, and continued to be till an office was established in town in 1812, and John Whitcomb appointed postmaster. Letter postage, paid by the receiver, was twenty-five cents. But few letters were written; money was scarce, and the receipt of a letter was a calamity one had need to pray to be delivered from. In means for intellectual culture and entertainment, there is no comparison between the past and the present. Books were few and hardly of such a nature as to interest the young. Public libraries were a thing unheard of, except in large cities. Newspapers were few, and their meagre news was stale with age before it reached their readers ; but sometimes I question if the larger intellectual scope of to-day, made possible by our better facilities for education and our greater accessibility to books and periodicals, has not been obtained at the expense of the heart — if, in fact, it has not cost too much? Early in the century the Village Messenger and Amherst Cabinet, published in Amherst; the Nashua Gazette, New Hampshire Patriot, and the Portsmouth Gazette, were taken in town. The number of daily, weekly, and monthly publications taken in town to-day is not easily ascertainable, but it has kept pace with the growth of the town in population and intelligence. In our social relations we fear we are not improving ou the past. A spirit of mutual sympathy and helpfulness was engendered by their mutual depen- tlence upon each other. The poor and unfortunate were always remembered in the annual " bees," by which neighborhoods were accustomed to help each other over the hard places in the year's woi'k. Even (o us, the young people of to-day, the simple pastimes of that early day possess a charm which our more elaborate and studied entertainments have not. Whittier makes the dear aunt "call up her girlhood memories : the huskings and the apple-bees," with their rough accompaniment of blind-man's butt". The quiltings and the afternoon teas furnished au opportunity for the small talk of the day, spiced with a little gossip and scandal — a pastime which, by the way, does not belong wholly to the past. For the recreation of the men and boys, there was the annual muster of the old militia at Cork- plains, with its sham battles and unlimited flow of rum, election day and Fourth-of-July celebrations, raisings, and the annual bees. The first two-story frame house erected in town was the one now occupied by Samuel Knigh, who assures me that every able-bodied man in this town and the adjoining town of Peterboro' was present at the raising, which occu- pied two days ; and when asked how the company was cared for at night, he replied that it did not matter much about the accommodations, as there was a plenty of rum, and the festivities were kept up all night. Doubtless the 3 34 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. most agile and fearless of them all went up with the ridgepole and =' wet it down " with a bottle of rum, as was the practice at a later day. We have had occasion to note that another " spirit" besides that of mutual helpfulness was present on such occasions, of which Shakspeare says, "If thou hast no other name, I will call thee Devil," and we have sometimes imagined that the helpful temper of the people of those days was owing in part to the leadings of this " spirit." Much might be said upon this point, but we refrain, as we have no wish to scandalize the customs of our ancestors. We are glad to be able to say, however, that as soon as our people generally saw that the use of liquors was wrong, they cast it aside. The impression seems to be gaining ground that we are decreasing in wealth and population. I have taken some pains to inform myself on these points, and am glad to be able to make so favorable showing. The valuation of our towa never was as large as it is to-day. In 1850, when the first census was taken after Bennington was set ofi", our valuation was #387,130; population, 1012; number of polls, 199. To-day our valuation is $421,528; population, 700; number of polls, 188; thus showing that while we are falling ofi" in population slightly, we are gaining in wealth. I will also add that while formerly we owned a farm, where we supported from ten to fifteen paupers constantly, to-day we have not a single town pauper and only one county charge. Just one word in conclusion to our young men who are casting about them for a location. The edict has gone forth, "Thou shalt earn thy bread by the sweat of thy brow." This, like all curses, is a blessing in disguise if rightly improved, and the only means under God by which a true and sterling manhood is attained. Wherever we locate let us remember that labor — hard, persistent, and snlf-denying labor — is the price paid for success. To one who has a taste for rural life and pursuits we think no place ofl'ers superior inducements to Hancock. With our railroad facilities, furnish- ing us easy access to the best markets of New England ; with our fertile farms and fine scenery; with our good school, church, and library privileges; with good roads, and best of all, an intelligent and progressive community, — certainly this pleasant town oflers superior inducements as a home. Young men of Hancock, upon whom the future welfare of the town de- pends, let it not be that this town has reached the zenith of her prosperity, but as the descendants of a noble ancestry who laid the foundations of our insti- tutions in righteousness, let us prove ourselves worthy of our inheritance. " The Clergy of Hancock^ Responses by Rev. William Clark, D. D., of Amherst, aud Rev. Josiah L. Seward, of Lowell. DOCTOR CLARK'S ADDRESS. The character of the early settlers of Hancock was a guaranty that its chartered rights would not long precede an ecclesiastical organization. Among them were a goodly number who had been connected with churches in the towns whence they came, and hastened to secure the privileges of re- REV, WILLIAM CLARK, D, D. HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 35 ligioiis ordinances in their new home. An ecclesiastical council was called on the 28th of Auiiiist, 1788, when a church was constituted, consisting of ten males and seven females. Thirty-one members were added to it before the settlement of its first pastor, Mr. Keed Paige, who was ordained Sept. 21, 1791, eleven j^ears after the incorporation of the town. Rev. Mr. Paige was a native of Hardwick, Mass. ; born in 1764; was grad- uated at Dartmouth college in 1786, and studied divinity with Rev. Dr. Em- mons, of Franklin, Mass., whose home was then the theological seminary of New England. He possessed a high order of intellect ; vigorous, logi- cal, and enriched with liberal culture. He was thoroughly evangelical in sentiment, and an able Biblical scholar and preacher. While not eloquent, according to the present standard of orator}^ his manner was impressive, and his sermons awakened thought in his hearers, as was evinced by com- ments on them by many, gathered Sabbath noons under the shade-tree.s about the sanctuary. A near-sighted vision requii*ed his notes very near the eye. It is distinctly remembered by one of his youthful hearers, that often his eye would glance from his manuscript and rest upon his audience with an elo- quent extemporaneous utterance. A contemporary wrote of him : "He was justly esteemed a learned, pious, able, faithful minister; a firm patriot, a zealous and able advocate of his country's rights, which very much endeai-ed him to the people of his charge, who frequently elected him to represent the town in the state legislature, of which he was a member at the time of his decease." As a pastor, he was marked for his fidelity to the office. His interest in the youth of his charge was quite exceptional for that day. Sabbath-schools did not then exist; but Mr. Paige adopted a method of instruction scarcely less valuable — recitations by the children from the Assembly's catechism, when making his parochial visits, thus explaining and enforcing simple Bible truth, and winning the aftectionate confidence and great respect of the entire family. The great benevolent enterprises of the present day were not then organ- ized. The New Hampshire Bible Society was formed shortly before his death, in which he took a deep interest, and he awakened in his people a like sympathy. Such ministerial influence could not fail to be pervading and salutary. It secured him a well-filled house of worship, nearly all the families in town being regularly represented at church on the Sabbath. It is also most happil}- apparent in the sober, staid, intelligent character of the succeed- ing and pre-ent generations. His death transpired July 22, 1816, after a short, acute sickness, at the age of fifty years. He died much lamented, having had a pastorate of a quarter of a century. After the decease of Rev. Mr. Paige, an interval of some six years elapsed in the stated ministrations of the gospel. In that period thirty-one persons were added to the church, and sixty-eight children were baptized. This in- terregnum was closed by the settlement of Mr. Archibald Burgess, a native of Connecticut and graduate of Yale college. He was ordained and installed as pastor Dec. 22, 1822. His pastorate commenced auspiciously. So long without a regular ministry, the church and community generally were hungry 36 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. for the re-establishaieut of religious ordinances, and the many benign influ- ences connected with them ; so the j'oung, promising candidate was cordially installed at once in their service and afl'ectionate confidence. In person, Rev. Mr. Burgess was one of "Nature's noblemen." Com- manding in presence, his whole physique betokened intellectual superiority, which was justly accorded to him, not onl}' by his own people, but widely through the state. Of scholarly tastes and habits, he aimed to be an "able minister of the New Testament"; yet did not sufler his fondness for study, nor yet his naturally taciturn habits, to abridge the performance of pastoral labor. He was highly esteemed and valued as a citizen ; judicious in counsel, of few words ; interested and helpful in the welfare of society generally. As a preacher, his sermons were a happy combination of the argumenta- tive and practical in style, compelling his hearers to logically accept his conclusion, while the conscience was stirred by the pungency and earnestness of his appeals. His pulpit manner was impressive and somewhat unique. The introduction to his discourse w^ould be rendered in a clear, distinct, quiet way ; but in unfolding the point in question, his well-modulated voice would adapt itself to every phase of sentiment, till he would become thrill- ingly eloquent. His public prayers, too, are remembered as exceptionally able, appropriate, and impressive. Mr. Burgess was an earnest advocate of the great Christian enterprises of the age, for which he trained his church systematically and generously to contribute, especially to foreign missions. In this department of benevolence he had a very deep interest and wide in- fluence, which was recognized by his election as a corporate member of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Mis.sions. Under his ministry, the church enjo3^ed several seasons of refreshing, in which three hundred and fourteen persons were added to its number. He retained the pastoral oflice until Dec. 18, 1849, — a period of twenty-seven years, — when he was dismissed by his own request, "on account of physical inability to perform his ministerial duties." His death, occasioned by paralysis, transpired Feb. 7, 1850, at the age of sixty years. The departure of this beloved servant of God, in the meridian of his powers and usefulness, was very sincerely and tenderly mourned, not only in Hancock and vicinity, but throughout the state. The third pastor of this church, Rev. Asahel Bigelow, was installed May 15, 1850, some five months after the dismission of Rev. Mr. BMrgess. Mr. Bigelow w-as a native of Boylstou, Mass. ; a graduate of Harvard college in 1823, and of Andover Theological seminary in 1826. He was installed as pastor over the church in Walpole, Mass., in 1828, where he remained till Jan. 1, 1849. In that time he twice represented the town in the Massa- chusetts legislature. His ministry in Hancock commenced in 1850, and con- tinued twenty-eight years. He died in oflice in 1878, though relieved from pastoral service two years earlier. His age was eighty years. Mr. Bigelow was of medium stature, erect in person, of intelligent, benignant countenance, of aflable manner, magnetic in social intercourse, and possessed of a well-balanced and highly cultivated mind. His style was classical, pulpit manner attractive, and public performances always appropriate, in- HANCOrK CENTENNIAL. 37 structive, and acceptable. He was a thorouijhly yood man, a faithful, lovinjr servant of Jesus Christ; and while specially devoted as a pastor, he identi- fied himself with all the interests of his people. Thus he won great respect and esteem, not of his immediate charges alone, but extensively among his ministerial associates and the churches in the vicinity of his labors. The united ministry of Rev. Messrs. Paige, Burgess, and Bigelow, covered a period of eighty years. It is worthy of notice, and perhaps a fact without parallel in our state, that the three and only pastors of a given church have served it till death, and have their sepulture among their people, side by side. The present acting pastor, Mr. Hervey Gulick, is a young man of promise. The " Clergy of Hancock " may properly include other names, — sons of the church, who went out to serve the Master in other parts of His vineyard, — of one of whom, my brother beloved, Samuel Wallace Clark, you will par- don me if I make special and tender mention. He was a truly loyal son. He loved his native hills, and cherished a profound respect for the excellent men and women reared under their shadow. He loved the church at whose altar he sealed his vows of consecration to his Lord and Master. He was .settled in the ministry at Greenland, N. H., in 1829; was of feeble health, and died ill otlice, after a pastorate of eighteen years, at the age of flfty-tvvo. Thirty-five years after his decease, a successor in that pastorate writes of him : '* Rev. Samuel Wallace Clark was a man of high order of intellect, genuine, thor- ough scholarship, pure, disinterested benevolence. Christian simplicity, and godly sincerity. His memory is had in very afi"ectionate regard by all who knew him." REV. MR. SEWARD'S ADDRESS. Mr. Seward said he was introduced as a descendant of Robert Mathews, one of the first settlers of the town, whose name did not appear in the list of the early worshipers at the old meeting-house, for the reason that the Scotch Presbyterians of that day only wor- shiped in the Presbyterian churches. Robert Mathews and wife attended a Presbyterian church in Antrim. Their church rites, in those days, differed materially from those of the Puritan or Congre- gational churches. Their communion bread and wine were not passed liy the deacons. On certain Sundays along table was spread in the broad aisle, and about this table the communicants gathered and broke their bread and poured their wine. The imjiortance of education as a most important ally to the church in promoting the best interests of mankind was clearly presented, and he congratu- lated Hancock that in the sujtport of good schools, she had acquitted herself honorably. " New England Character in its Influence on the Destiny of our Country.'''' In reply to this toast, a letter from Hon. Chas. A. Robbe, of Augusta, Ga., was read by Mr. C. B. Pearson, of Brooklyn, N. Y., 38 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. in which the writer expressed his regret at being called in another direction on the day set apart for the centennial celebration,^ after which Mr. Pearson fittingly responded in his stead. Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen : "New England Character in its Influence on the Destiny of our Country" is the sentiment on which Mr. Robbe was invited to speak. I am here to- day by the polite invitation of the Centennial Committee, who have requested me to read a letter of apology, sent by Mr. Robbe, who could not be present, and then to say a few words upon the subject. In speaking of character, and especially New England character, three ele- ments have presented themselves to my mind as most prominent, viz : the re- ligious, the educational, and the industrial — a trinity of vital characteristics. First, and to my mind the most important of all, is the religious element; for this is the foundation of all that is truly great and good in any community or land. Our fathers came to this country to enjoy religious and civil freedom, and they brought their charter with them when they brought the blessed Bible, — the Book of Books, and almost the only book they brought. This they read and studied, and from this they learned how to be truly good men and women, and how to train their children for happy and useful lives. The family Bible and family altar have always been the safeguard of the New England home; and there is truly no other. Doctor Newton, it is said, just before his death, asked a friend, who was standing by his side, to read to him. "From what book shall I read ?" inquired his friend. Newton looked up to him, and said, "There is only one Book : the Bible ! " And so our New England fathers thought ; they lived by it and died by it, as the great educator of the immortal soul and mind. It was to them like the honey Prince Jonathan, son of King Saul, found in the olden time, and which, when he had eaten, opened his eyes and gave him wisdom and strength toflght the battles of life. Education also entered largely into the New England character. As we find always the world over, so in our loved New England : Religion and Education go hand in hand. As early as 1641 a legislature, representing New Hampshire and Massa- chusetts, jointly passed laws compelling each town to provide for the educa- tion of all the children ; and many towns set apart one sixty-third of their territory for this purpose, and also fixed a fine to be paid by town officers who neglected to provide schools ; thus showing how important they felt it to be that a good education should be given to all, rich and poor alike. The result has been that a high standard of education has always been main- tained, which has given New England girls and boys a good start in life; and as they grew to manhood and womanhood, they were able to maintain a good position in society, if not to lead, which has usually been the fact, as they have gone out into the world and have taken up the responsibilities of mature life. ' Mr. Robbe was attending the national council of the Independent <)rder of Odd Fellows at Baltimore, as a delegate from Georgia. He sent a telegram of good cheer to the assembly, which was received at the right time and read. HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 39 In addition to these two very important elements spoken of, Industry is with- out doubt one of the pecnliar characteristics of the New Enghmder. Parents and chiklren alilce found it a necessity to apply themselves to hard and con- stant labor to make themselves a comfortable living ; and if they made more, it was the exception rather than the rule. But that did not make them un- happy or discouraged, and thus they toiled on in life from generation to generation, using what they honestly earned with frugality and Christian charity ; thus pleasing God, who prospered them to a wonderful degree, until now broadcast over the land you will find the New England people maintain- ing and doing what they can to perpetuate the highest interests of this great and rapidly-growing country, by showing the world, whose eyes are all turned towards us, what makes the individual, the family, and home, the town, state, and country, truly great, prosperous, and happy, is Bible religion, education, and industry. My dear friends, let me urge you, one and all, to train your children in the fear, nurture, and admonition of the Lord. Give them a good education, teach them to be industrious and frugal, and you will fit them to be useful, happy, and influential, as well as honored, citizens of our own loved New England and beloved land. Let me say in closing, that I am most happy, after an absence (mostly) of more than forty years, to come back again to dear old Hancock and enjoy with you the keeping of this Centennial Day. It brings back fresh to my memory many — very many — of the earliest associations of my life, which are very dear to me. And I thank God to-day that my lot in early life was cast here, and that, having lost my father when I was very young, I had such a good New England mother to guide my early footsteps. She now sleeps in yonder cemetery with many of our beloved dead, " who still live " ; and I am proud in being able to speak of her as one of the many Christian New England women who stamped their characters indelibly upon the hearts and minds of their sons and daughters, and thus made them better fitted for positions of honor, trust, and influence, in moulding the destiny of our country ; as progenitors and leaders in civil and religious freedom, which, with Christ as our pattern and guide, shall ultimately be the heritage of the peoples of the whole earth. Music by the band. " The Physicians of Hancock?'' Response by Dr. Henry Weston, of Xew York. Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen : It seems almost preposterous for a doctor to try to make a speech. Our life is one of deeds, not words. But if I ever feel impelled to speak, it is in honor of the noble profession which I represent. I will preface ray remarks by saying that I am glad once more to be in the good old town of my nativity ; to breathe again the fresh, pure air of these my native hills ; to feast my eyes upon this panorama of beauty spread out before me ; — but, above all, to look into the faces of the friends of my boyhood. I remember as a boy how I 40 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. used to look out upon the grand old mountains that skirted the horizon of the little world in which I lived, and wonder what there was bej'ond. Since those days I have been beyond those mountains and have seen something of what there is the other side of them ; but, my friends, I have come back to you to-day with a heart just as warm for my native town as when I left. During the past one hundred years your medicinal welfare has been guarded by some twelve regularly-educated physicians. There have also been numer- ous quacks and charlatans who have come and gone. The first physician who practised medicine in your midst was Doctor Kittridge, who owned and lived in the house now occupied by Mr. Oreu Nel- son. He was a successful physician, and was a good man as well as a good doctor. He was a deacon of the church, and so had a double title, being sometimes called "deacon" and sometimes "doctor." He died about 1806, after practising some twenty years, leaving his practice with Dr. Peter Tattle, his successor. Doctor Tuttle was born in Princeton, Mass., April 15, 1781. He com- menced practice in Hancock in October, 1806, and was a very skilful physi- cian. He married his predecessor's daughter in 1808, and raised a family of children. He was the grandfather of your present postmaster. He held the oflSce of justice of the peace, and was respected both as a magistrate and as a citizen. At the time of his death Doctor Tuttle was vice-president of the southern district of the New Hampshire Medical society, and was much es- teemed as a member of that society. He was also a Mason, belonging to the Altemout lodge, and at his death, which occurred March 13, 1828, he was buried with Masonic honors. Doctor Tuttle was a genial, fun-loving man, always ready for a joke, and decidedly a popular physician. He practised in town longer than any other doctor who has ever resided here, and died mourned and lamented. Some years previous to Doctor Tuttle's death, Doctor Hutchinson came here from Milford. He was quite a diflPerent man from Doctor Tuttle; — tall and fine-looking, and quite stern and dignified in his manner. He first re- sided in the house now owned by Mr. Richard Emerson. Subsequently he came into the village, and lived in the house afterwards used as a hotel by William Weston. He was a man of flue powers and great energy ; was town clerk and representative to the state legislature. During his sojourn in town he joined the Baptist church, and was largely instrumental in founding the old seminary, which was so prosperous for a few years. He remained in Han- cock till the year 1842, when he returned to Milford, where he died. He was an influential citizen, and his removal was a cause of regret. Contemporaneous with Doctor Hutchinson we find Doctors Rand and Wood. Of Doctor Wood we will speak later. Doctor Rand will be re- membered from having one limb considerably shorter than the other. He came here from Francestown, and removed to Nelson, after practising a few 3'ears. He built the house which Doctor Wood occupied while in town, and which is now owned by Capt. David Hunt. He was considered a good physician. In the year 1842 Doctor Stickney came to Hancock. He was a son of Dr. I HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 41 Joirmiah Stiokney, of Antrim ; ho was a very pleasant man, ami was liked \m{\\ as a physician and citizen. After remaining here six or eight years lie removetl to Pepperell, Mass., where he has been very prosperous, — accumnlating a neat little fortune, a thing I am afraid he never would have done here, for you are decidedly too healthy a people to afford a doctor the chance of mak- ing much money. About this time, I believe, a certain " Doctor" Gould came here, but his stay was short. The only thing I could learn about him was that he was once called to see Deacon Boutelle, who had a lot of thistles in his thumb. After considering the case a while and looking verj' wise, he gave the good deacon a powerful emetic, hoping thereby to dislodge the thistles. Doctor Wilkius spent a short time in Hancock after Doctor Wood and Doctor Stickney left. He bought out the former. Although he was liked he did not remain long. Next on our list we And Doctor Hadley, who was a native of Hancock. He was born June 12, 1823, on a farm in the north part of the town, where he spent his boyhood. He was educated at New Hampton and Meriden, N. H., and was graduated in medicine at Woodstock, Vt., in 1849. He practised eight years in his native town, and died Feb. 11, 1859. Doctor Hadley was a promising physician, and was just beginning his life-work when disease laid a heavy hand upon him. He was an excellent man, universally liked, and his death was a sad blow to his numerous friends. You were fortunate in having Dr. I. Craigue for your next physician. He was born in Troy, Vt., in 1832, and was graduated in medicine from the Harvard Medical College, Boston, Mass., in 1857. For a while he was as- sistant physician at the Insane Retreat at Hartford, Conn. From there he came to Hancock, and remained till 1863. He then went to Chester, Vt., remaining there till 1875; but finding country practice too severe for him, he lemoved to Lawrence, Mass., where he resided until his death in 1877. During his residence in Hancock he married Mr. Josiah Stone's eldest daugh- ter, who still survives him. Doctor Craigue was a universal favorite, and although but a young physician, was much looked up to and trusted. His removal was a cause of general regret. While in Chester he had an excellent practice, and the same good fortune followed him to Lawrence; but that terrible disease, pneumonia, laid him low just in the prime of manhood. He was a true Christian ; always found on the side of truth and right, and very in- fluential in the church of which he was a member. Such men are always missed. I will mention, in passing. Doctor Mather, who practised but a short time. Not liking general medicine, he studied dentistry, in which profession he gained quite a reputation. He died in town but a few years ago. Last on my list I find the name of Dr. Albert H. Taft. He commenced his medical career in Hancock in 18G7, and remained till 1872, w^heu he moved to Winchester, N. H., where he has a fine practice, and has earned himself a lasting reputation. He remembers with gratitude the interest the good people of the town took in him while he was among you. Doctor Taft had a great many friends here, especially among the young people. Before closing, I desire to say a few words in memory' of Dr. Jacob A. 42 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Wood. He was born in the southern part of the town on the okl Wood place, May U, 1810, and spent his boyhood working on the farm summers, and attending school in the winter. When sixteen years old, he went to Francestown to learn the saddler's trade, but his health not being very firm, he returned home. Some years later he studied medicine with Doctor Crombie, of Francestown, whose daughter he afterward married. Still later he was a pupil of the celebrated Doctor Twitchell, of Keene; attended med- ical lectures in Boston, and at the Vermont Medical College at Woodstock, and at the latter place received his degree in 1836. He commenced practice at once in his native town. Though highly esteemed, he thought best to seek a wider field, and therefore about the year 1851 removed to Boston, remaining there some six years. During his stay in Boston he commenced treating Pott's disease of the spine on an improved principle. He became so celebrated in the treatment of spinal diseases that his friends in New York urged him strongly to establish himself in that city. He finally did so, and there remained until his death, March 21, 1879. Doctor Wood was cei'tainly the most celebrated physician the town ever produced, and among the most celebrated of the state. He was very fond of athletic sports, and in his youth developed the fine, erect figure which he preserved till the day of his death. Some of you will remember how erect he used to sit as he rode through the village in his old gig. Doctor Wood always took delight in telling about his Hancock experiences. Although he was a skillful surgeon and an excellent general practi- tioner, yet he attained his greatest success in the treatment of spinal dis- eases, and in the treatment of them won fame and many friends all over the country. He was a member of Doctor Booth's church, of University place. New York. A good friend, a devoted husband; as a man, dignified, firm, and decided, yet gentle, genial, and generous, he gladdened the hearts of those with whom he came in contact. He lived a noble and self-sacrificing life, and died trusting firmly in the Master he had served so faithfully. And now, my friends, I trust the health of your town will be as well guarded during the next one hundred years as it has been in the past, and that you may raise up many who will do honor to our profession. " Hancock Artillery, and other Military Organizations of Han- cock?'' Col. David A. Wood, of Somerville, Mass., had been selected to respond to this sentiment, but not being able to be present, his manuscript was read by Z. W. Brooks, after which the orator of the day gave a few reminiscences of the various military organiza- tions which have existed here. Besides the Artillery there have been at different times well-officered but ununiformed companies, known as the "String Beans " and "Slum Bangs," and at one time there was a company of cavalry called "the Troop," made up in part, at least, of men belonging to Hancock. Song — "One Hundred Years Ago," by members of the Artil- HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 43 lery in modern, and some of the older citizens in Continental, uniform, the band playing accompaniment. ^'' Laioyers of Hancock.'''' Response by Carl E. Knight, Esq., of New London. Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen : I wish that the person selected to respond to this sentiment could have been present to-day, because it seems especiallj' fltting that a native of Han- cock should have the pleasure and the honor of responding in behalf of her lawyers. Although I can not call myself a sou of Hancock, I feel as if I was next of kin, for here my great-grandfather and my grandfather lived, my own father was born, reared, and educated, and always pointed with pride to the old seminary as his alma mater, and I felt myself at home when I tauglit for a year your high school. Hancock has sent out men who have been successful in every trade and calling, and she can point with especial pride to her sons who have made the law their profession, for they have filled and adorned every department of justice; they have sat upon the bench, have iuftuenced courts by their strong and logical arguments, have carried juries bj' their oratory, and have been authors of legal works which were standard authority. If we mention those who attended the academies, we shall find there one who reached the highest position in the gift of the American people, and another who was an honored judge of our New Hampshire courts. Every institution of learning has sent out men who have worked nobl}' and well and made for themselves an honorable reputation more lasting than marble, and the academies of Hancock have furnished their full quota for every profession and trade ; but the list of lawyers who have been here to school is too long for me to undertake to name them ; nor is it within the range of my subject, for their names will be told in other towns, at other centennials, and to-day we celebrate, not an anniversary of the schools, but of the settlement of the town. Nine persons, boru, or early in life residents, in the town of Hancock, have studied and practised law, and of some of this number little else is known than that they lived in Hancock and have practised law in other states. Some moved from town in early life, and few are left w^ho ever knew them ; so that it is impossible for me to do more than to name them. A Mr. Wheeler, a great-uncle of Hon. Charles J. Fox, was a resident of the town, but moved to Noith Carolina, where he practised his profession with lionor and success, and was at one time a member of the bench. Charles Wheeler, an uncle of Hon. Charles J. Fox, — but whether a son of Judge Wheeler or not, I have been unable to ascertain, ^ — went to Missouri, where he had an extensive and lucrative practice. Charles James Fox was born in Hancock Oct. 28, 1811, and graduated from Dartmouth college with high honors in 1831. Three years later we find him treasurer of the Nashua & Lowell railroad, and county solicitor. Soon after- He was a nephew. 44 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. wards he was appointed a commissioner of bankruptcy, and before he was thirty years of age, he was associated witli Judges Bell and Parker to revise the statutes of New Hampshire. In 1843 lie published the "Town Officer"; a work of great merit and value, which was a standard authority for many years. He was not only a student of the law, but amid the cares of a labo- rious profession, he found time for the study of general literature, which he fondly loved; and had his life been prolonged, he would have taken a high place in the field of letters. His early death, in 1846, deprived New Hamp- shire of one of her ablest lawyers and purest men; and, in the language of one of his friends, he was " one of the greatest and best of men." The Whitcomb brothers, Charles and Adolphus, went to the land of golden promise (California) in the early days of emigration to that Eldorado, to practise law. Charles lived but a short time after their arrival, but Adolphus continued to practise his profession for many years, by which he amassed a fortune ; so that now, retired from the cares and vexatious of the law, he passes the greater part of his time in travelling. But he is not forgetful of his native town, and to his munificence Hancock will be indebted for her commodious library building. Algernon B. Baldwin went to the city of Chicago, where, by integrity and industry, he has gained for himself an extensive practice ; and in the next decade of years we expect to hear much more of him. Charles A. Wood is a lawyer in Idaho, and George Stevens, now of Lowell, is district-attorney of Middlesex county, Mass. Edward B. Knight was born in Hancock in 1835, and graduated from Dartmouth college in 1861. He commenced the practice of law in the city of Dover, N. H., but stayed there only a few months, when he moved to Charleston, West Virginia, where he still resides, engaged in the active duties of his profession, in which he has gained the reputation of being one of the ablest lawyers in the state. All have stood high in their profession, and were always found on the side of right and truth; following the example of the honored man whose name this town bears. The greatest of American statesmen and jurists, himself a native of the Granite state, who to-day sleeps peacefully beneath the green sod of his own beloved Marshfield, within the sound of the mighty ocean, whose music so delighted his ear, — when at a public dinner he was called upon to reply in behalf of the lawyers, gave this toast : " The law. It has honored us ; may we honor it." To-day, Hancock can invert the toast, in the proud conscious- ness that her sons have not only been honored by the law, but that they have imparted a charm and a lustre to a profession already adorned with the most talented and gifted of mankind. '■'•Hancock Forty Years Ago."" Hon. A. W. Sawyer, of Nashua, who had been engaged to respond to the above sentiment, being unable to be present on account of pressing professional engage- ments, responded ably by a letter, read by John P. Hills, Esq. We HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 45 regret that the letter has been lost. He mentioned that "forty years ago" was, in sonie respects, a "golden age" for Hancock, as " Hancock Factory " was then rapidly growing up, and two flourish- ing seminaries were located here. The learned Judge also referred with jileasure to the church-going and moral character of its citi- zens at that date. Music by the band. , " The Men and Women of 1788, xcho laid the foundation of the first Church of Hancock.'''' Response by Dea. Henry Knight, of Peterboro'. A list of the founders of the church was read. The flame of religion which they lighted was still burning, as the return to-day of their descendants to the home of their childhood, with well-rounded Christian characters, amply testified. ^'■Bennington: The Mother Rejoices in the Prosperity of the Daughter.'''' W. D. Woods, with an original poem, responded to this sentiment, and his sharp hits at things past and present, and his droll manner of delivery, kept the multitude in a roar of laughter during its recital. ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO. Ot Hancock one Imndred years ago, Tell us, ye hoary heads, all ye know; Tell the thrilling tales your fathers told When you were young and they were old. You and your fathers cleared these everlasting hills, These fruitful vales with never -failing rills; Yes, consumed that lonely forest with your fires. Declared war with stumps, Bushes, and briers; On hills, in vales, reared many a peaceful home, Where years before the^cruel savage roamed; Removed the rocks from fields we plough and sow; Planted the ti-ees where red-cheeked apples grow ; Built the granite walls, an everlasting chain. Fences once made never to be built again. Farmers, lucky for us those stone walls; Without them we could not live at all. Where they stand we should build brush fences. Then how could we pay our awful expenses ? Don't it take near an X to build a print dress ? That is my exiierience, and yours, too, I guess. Ten dollars for a bonnet that does them no good, Xot worth half as much as an old-fashioned hood. They give to the head not a whit of protection — You scarcely can see they have any connection. But you are right, ladies, we are the fools. We say " Go ahead ! " we 're willing to be tools. 46 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. This is one channel in Avhich flow our expenses, And we sure could not live and mend old brush fences. Hoary heads, unborn thousands will bless you, I tiiist, When your worn-out cages have returned to the dust, And your souls, that God loves, have been long o'er the river, There to soar with his angels forever, forever. WHY HANCOCK CLAIMS BENNINGTON AS HER DAUGHTER. Hancock once owned, in her north-east corner, Down in the valley where the weather is warmer, Where the Contoocook river hurries on to the sea. One of the water-powers in this land of the free. She built there a factory, a hotel, and store, A paper-mill, saw-mill, dwelling-houses a score. It was called Hancock Factory, and was known all around. For it made the best shirting that then could be found. Over this Mother Hancock was greatly elated ; She owned half the cotton mUls in this state, it is stated ; That place was her daughter, her darling pet child, And grew prouder and prouder until she was wild. As time rolled along this daughter begun To say to her mother, " I'm now twenty-one! You must let me go, for I 'm bound to marrj-, Out of three towns, Tom, Dick, and Harry. And when we're united, you, mother, we'll show A town in the valley that can hoe its own row." Mother H. shook her head and said, "My dear child, You surely are crazy, your ideas are wild. The land that you '11 marry is n't worth a corn-popper ; One-half of that land would not keep a grass-hopper." In reply said the daughter, "My heart shall not quail; My ship may go down, but I surely shall sail." 'T was a family jar, but it had a short run. But that was the jar that jifi'red out Bennington, Of which Mother Hancock now says she is proud, But why she is so we submit to this crowd. OUR PROSPERITY. We 've succeeded in getting extensively trusted — Sometimes we think we nearly are "busted"; Of that. Mother Hancock, you surely can't boast — You don't owe a dollar — not many, at most. We've succeeded in getting about a railroad and a half; Farmers prize it as highly as a poor cow and calf. One runs straight through us and gives us no depot, The other is balky and wc call it a " no go." The dark side of success is the one I have cited ; We trust in the future these things will be righted. Of our good success I'm not going to boast; Let Mother Hancock judge, she knows the most. 1 'm going to say no more on this line. But I'm going back to " ye olden time. DANIEL GOODHUE, v\i-^ov\.i»* v»\v<'^^'»». V. Kvvtx^ ^v?,\)yk^i, wvs^. HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 47 I remember when our fathers'came up here to vote; They thought this place was far too remote. But up to ^Nlarch meeting they surely would go, If they dug all the way through six feet of snow. But wlien thoy were here thoy were all right, that's sure, Though a March-meeting journey was hard to endure. But Mother Hancock was kind, and too kind, I think — She gave plenty to eat and too much to drink. For when thej' came home they would be so excited 'T would take forty-eight hours to get them all righted. i remember the gingerbread my father would buy, It was 7x9 and tormenting dry; But anything brought fi-om the middle of the town Was sure to relish, and so it went down. Well, we've come up here to see the old lady, From the oldest all the way down to the babj". We find Mother Hancock one hundred years old — She wears like a dollar made out of pure gold. " jTAe /Schools of Hancock — Past and Present^ Response by- Rev. Daniel Goodhue, of Pembroke, who ably reviewed the condi- tion of Hancock schools during the past century, giving a graphic account of the old-time school-house, with its monster fireplace, hard and uncomfortable benches and rude furniture. The study of reading, spelling, and writing, was then considered sufficient for girls, while the boys had arithmetic added. The schools numbered from twenty-five to one hundred pupils, whose ages varied from four to twenty-three years. One of the first qualifications of a master, then, was to be able to handle the ferule and the rod in a vigorous manner. This was the state of the schools for the first fifty years. In the last fifty years, a wonderful change has taken place. In- stead of the rude, cold school-houses, we have buildings of the highest style of architecture, supplied with every modern appliance for the comfort, health, and convenience of the pupils, and an abundance of books treating of every known science and all branches of human knowledge. As a result, our scholars are now farther advanced at the ages of ten to fourteen, than formerly at eighteen to twenty-three. Now a teacher is sought for instead of a master for our public schools, and the ladies largely employed as instructors. From the public schools has come the Hancock academy, of which he gave u brief history, showing that it was a credit and an ornament to the town. Now, what have these schools accomplished? They have reared up a more refined, intelligent, and useful class of citizens. 48 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. men capable of doing their own business in town and state, and women who have stood on a par if not above the men. They have also educated men and women for other towns and states In the professions, directly and indii-ectly, twenty-seven have been edu- cated— seven lawyers, five physicians, and fifteen clergymen. These have mostly been reared up for other places, and have stood high in their several callings. And after man was created upon the face of the earth in the noble and pure image of his Maker, "God saw that it was not good for man to be alone." And Hancock is not to be outdone in rearing helpmeets in all the various circles of man's life. May it not be said of the sons and daughters of Hancock, as it was of Jacob of Israel, "What hath God wrought?" Eternity alone can reveal the tale of good the schools of Hancock have done. May the same be said of them as they shall assemble here in one hundred years to come. The multitude, with band accompaniment, then sang the following HYMN. Written for the Centennial Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Hancock, X. H. BT WALTER GATES, M. D. Tune — " AMEUICA." Of thee, my native town, With name of high renown, — Of thee I sing : To none in all the land, From lake to ocean strand. Did God's creative hand Such beautj- bring. Where broad expansive views Of autumn forest hues Did please the eye; There fertile hill and dale, The fi-uitful field and vale,— Doth every sense regale And need supply. But now we honor thee. Review thy history,— Thy praise declare,— For through one hundred years, Thy worthiness appears. And this to all endears The name you bear. Though far thy sons may roam, Their love for childhood's home Will never cease; But here and everywhere, To God ascends the prayer, That he will ever spare And give thee peace. HANCOCK CKNTENNIAL. 49 Just before the assembley adjourned, it was voted, " That it is desirable that a history of Hancock be jirepared and printed at an early day, and that any funds remaining in the hands of the centen- nial committee after all expenses are i)aid, be devoted to forward- ing this enterprise." The president in closing the exercises congratulated the assem- bly on the general good order and good feeling of the day, and especially thanked the residents of the town for their noble response to the wishes of the centennial committee. Benediction by Rev. J. W. Coolidge. A salute by the Artillery closed the exercises of the day. Thus passed the centennial celebration of the good old town of Hancock, — an occasion which will long be remembered by all in attendance, and which reflected great credit on those who planned and so successfully carried it out. No accidents or disorderly con- duct, and there was absolutely no indication of liquor-drinking to disturb the kindly feeling that pervaded the multitude. The only inconvenience suffered was the slight scud of rain before mentioned, and the discomfort of a strong south-west wind, which blew a per- fect gale during a greater part of the day. An interesting communication to the Peterboro' Transcript^ commending the report of the proceedings from which we have drawn so freely, furnished by Mr. C. A. Whittaker, ends as follows : " Thus closes one hundred years of struggles and toils, hopes and fears, pleasures and pains, defeats and victories. And as the golden sun sunk behind the western hills, and the happy throng scattered for their homes, we could but rejoice at the glorious pros- peel that opens before us, as compared with that which greeted our fathers one hundred years ago. And standing now at the head of forty centuries of Greek and Roman and English civilization, and inheriting liberally of Scotch-Irish and P^nglish pluck, henceforth and forever there must be no such thing as defeat for the sons and daughters of the glorious old town of Hancock." Dr. D. K. Boutelle, of Lake City, Minn., sent the following poem, which came too late to be read on the occasion : — TO HANCOCK. Old Hancock, town of lionoied name! All liaU thy hills and valleys green; Thy rocks, thy rills, thy lakes and plain, 'I'hv river, and each cool ravine. 50 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. For now a hundred years have fled Since first our fathers broke the;^ gloom. The deep, dark forests o'er the spread, Then shutting out the light of noon. And then beneath the sylvan shade, The treach'rous, stealthy Indian prowled. While bears and panthers fearless preyed, And the gaunt wolves here nightly howled. The swift-limbed elk and timid fawns Here browsed upon the birchen buds; The stately moose, Avith pond'rous horns, Strode monarch of th' umbrageous woods. The fathers came, thy trees they felled; With sinewy arms the logs they piled; Their watch o'er smold'ring fires they held, And changed to ash thy forests wild. With toilsome pains thy ground thej^ tilled; With sweaty brows thy fields they reaped; Their bams with hay and grain they filled, And cellars with thy products heaped. They builded homes where comfoil dwelt, — Though void of luxuries such as ours,— Ai-ound their fireside hearths they knelt. And daily pledged to God their powei-s. Our mothers, too, " 'bove rubies' " worth. Provided for their households' need; They spun, they wove their "home-spun" clo And food prepared "all hands" to feed. They 'stablished schools, — and of the best; — Aye, Schools of Hancock, far renowned! Thy sons and daughters have been blessed With education's light profound. A library, too, did they provide,— 1 read its volumes when a boy; — To-day it is thy chiefest pride. For all thy children to enjoy. The church they formed, its house they buill, In honest faith they worshiped God ; In drinking rum they saw no guilt; Of .Joseph Cook they never heard ! And now, beneath those stones and trees. They sleep in yonder burial ground. Where whispering pines, to every breeze, Impart their saddening, pensive sound. And now thy children of to-day, — The legatees of all thy past, — True hoiiiage to those fathers pay. Who, by their deeds, our state have cast; And may their sons and daughters still. For generations yet to come. The mission of true scions fill, And on the old stock improve sonic. HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 51 Until another hundred yeais Have, in the course of time, rolled round, — Aye. in the ninrch of" true ideas, Maj' th' out-do all their fathers found. May thej' help spread true reason's li^ht,— The highest boon on man conferred, — And banish superstition's night,— The darkest night he e'er incuired. Old Hancock, town of honored name! All hail thy hills and valleys green ; Thy rotks, thy rills, thy lakes and plain; Thy river, and each cool ravine; For now a hundred years have fled since first our fathers broke the gloom. The deep, dark forests o'er tliee spread, Then shutting out the light of noon. Quite a number of interesting letters, containing responses to in- vitations, were received by the committee, and read at a subsequent meeting of citizens. It is to be regretted that many of tliese let- ters were lost. Of those remaining in the hands of the committee, we subjoin the following : — FROM JUDUE inVIN W. GATES. SuPEKiOR, Wis., Sept. 11, 1879. To Okland E.\tox, Esq., the Citizens of the town of Hancock, and especially all old-time friends who may gather there on the 17th of the present month to celehrate the incorporation of the town : I regret much that it will not be possible to be with you on that day. I am glad you are goiug to celebrate, and hope as many as possible who are the children of the old town will, on that occasion, go home to the place of their nativity, and have such a hearty reunion as will strengthen their brotherly love and affection for the old hills and scenes of their childhood. In spirit I shall be with you on that day, and shall often think of the many things, both sad and joyous, that will be brought to mind when you are gathered together. One of my sons is now in New England, and I hope he will be able to be with you. That the day may be one of joy, and also result in much good to the present citizens, as well as all otlieis who may gather with them, is my most sincere and hearty desire. With a willing heart and ready hand to grasp all friendly hands presented, I remain most truly yours, IRVIN W. GATES. FROM BEV. A. BOWERS. Huntington, W. Va., Sept. 2, 1879. Mr. Orlanu Eaton : Dear old Schoolmate and Friend, — The circular postal of the Hancock Cen- tennial Committee is just at hand. I regret that distance and pressing duties 52 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. here deprive me of the pleasure of joining you in the celebration of the 17th instant. My heart, however, is with you. A grand time to you ; a thousand blessings on you all ! May each succeed- ing generation be more prolific than its predecessor in great and good men, and prosperity of every kind be the heritage of our dear old native town. Cordially yours, ALBERT BOWERS. FBOM W. A. NfTTlXa, ESQ. Boston, Sept. 16, 1879. Orlaxd Eaton, Joshua S. Lakin, John P. Hills, Centennial Committee, Hancock, N. H. : Gentlemen, — Your card of invitation to attend with you at the Centen- nial Celebration of the Town of Hancock, Sept. 17th, was received, and I re- turn my sincere thanks to you for it. I shall not be able to be with you, and I regret it very much, for it would bring to mind many old memories of the past good times I have had there, and I should meet many of my old friends whom I have not seen for years. My best wishes are for you all, and hope you will have a joyous time. Many times during the day I shall think of the good time you are having. Saying again that I regret very much my inability to be present, I wish you God speed in your good works. Yours, very respectfully, W. A. NUTTING. FE03I HOX. J. A. CVMMINGS. Boston, Sept. 1, 1879. Mr. Orland Eaton: Dear Sir, — Yours of the 30th ult. at hand. I shall be pleased to accept your kind invitation to be present at the Celebration of Hancock's Centennial on the 17th insi., and would cheerfully accept of the duty of replying for the lawyers of Hancock, if I was permitted to do so, particularly as you have given me all the. ammunition needed for the occasion. My early education was received. in the common schools of Hancock, but it did not ripen into a profession. Your letter, I think, is written under the impression that I am a lawyer. I am a printer and editor instead, but ready to perform any dutj^ as occasion demands, as a live Yankee should be. The lawyers, however, might prefer that one of their own number should speak for them, in which case I should be satisfied with an exhibition of silent eloquence in behalf of the printers. Yours truly, J. A. CUMMINGS. I sincerely hope old Hancock will celebrate the occasion as it deserves. The memories of a boyhood passed among her rugged hills make her name dear to every one whose lot in after life is cast in other scenes. ^ 1 Pressing private engagements on that day prevented the presence in pei-son of Hon. 'Mx. Cummings. HANCOCK CENTENNIAL. 63 FROM HOX. ]y. B. WASHBURN. Greenfield, Mass., Sept. 8, 1879. Messrs. Eaton, Lakin, and Hills, Centennial Committee of Hancock : My Dear Sirs, — Your iuvitatioa is at hand to be present at your Celebra- tion on the 17th. I regret that my engagements are such that it will be im- possible for rae to avail myself of your kiuduess. I recall, with pleasure, my early days spent in your good town, and if I can not truly claim to be a son of Hancock, ray father was one, and heuce it would seem that I ought to be a grandson. Wishing you success in your undertaking, I remain most truly yours, W. B, WASHBUKN. FROM PLATOON B, l$t LIGHT BATTERY, N. H. N. G. Hancock, N. H., Sept. 6, 1879. To the Centennial Committee : Gentlemen, — At a meeting of the officers and soldiers of Platoon B, 1st Light Battery, N. H. N. G., it was voted to accept the invitation extended to them by you to do escort duty on the 17th iust. Respectfully yours, ALVAH COPELAND, Company Clerk. FROM MR. AND MRS. WASHBURN. San Andreas, Cal., Sept. 5, 1879. Gentlemen, — Many thanks for your kind remembrance and invitation. It would afford us the greatest pleasure to be with you at your Centennial, but "circumstances we can not control" will not allow us to be present in per- son. Rest assured our thoughts and best wishes are with you often, and will be, on the 17th of this month, doubly intensified. Dear old Hancock ! May she enjoy in her future centuries the peace and prosperity which have been hers during the one just closing. Youi's, with kindest regard, MR. & MRS. FRANK WASHBURN. FROM .J. F. KEYES, ESQ. Ashland, N. H., Sept. 11, 1879. Messrs. Orland Eaton, Joshua S. Lakin, and John P. Hills : Gentlemen, — Your invitation to be present at your Centennial Celebration is received with thanks. I shall endeavor to be present, and hope to meet a large number of the natives of good old Hancock. Re,spectfully, J. F. KEYES. 54 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. FROM JAMES P. PEARSON, ESQ. Washington, Sept. 15, 1879. Messrs. Orland Eaton, Joshua S. Lakix, and John P. Hills, Centen- nial Committee: Your postal, extending to me an invitation to be present at the Celebration of the Centennial of the Incorporation of the Town of Hancock, received. Thanks for your kind remembrance. Having been East once this season, I regret that I have not the time at my disposal to be present vpith you on the 17th inst. Trusting that the one hundred years just past is but the infancy of the town, and with best wishes for its future prosperity, I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES P. PEARSON. P. S. — fo.OO enclosed as a mite toward expenses. FROM ALGER XOX B. BALDWIN, ESQ. Chicago, Aug. 11, 1879. Orland Eaton, Esq., Hancock, X. H. : Dear Sir,— You letter, containing a cordial and flattering invitation on be- half of the committee, to be present at the Centennial Celebration to be held at Hancock in September next, was duly received. My only apology for not an- swering it at once, is that I have delayed in the hope that I might so arrange ray aflairs as to be able to accept the invitation. To do honor to the noble men who cheerfully exiled themselves to lay the foundation of a new state in the depths of a New England wilderness is the duty of each succeeding gen- eration : their title to honor and gratitude from their descendants rests, not so much upon their courage and endurance in encountering and overcoming the dangers, privations, and hardships of pioneer life, as on the fact that the greater part of what is best and most worthy of admiration in American civ- ilization, is the natural result of the working of the ideas and principles they cherished, and the institutions they established — civil and religious liberty, the open school-house, freedom of speech and press, general diffusion of in- telligence, respect for labor, obedience to law. All these are the fruit of the seed sown in the wilderness by the early settlers of New England. We should be undutiful children, indeed, if we failed either to feel or express our reverence for the memory of those from whom we have received so priceless a heritage. But, though not insensible, I hope, to the claims of duty, I confess the strongest inducement to accept your invitation is the thought of the pleasure of going home once more to our common mother, and gathering with all her wandering children arouud her knees, on her one-hundredth anniversary. Surely no sou or daughter of Hancock would willingly be ab- sent from that thanksgiving feast. My chair should not be vacant, if, by any reasonable sacrifice, I could be there to fill it ; but before your invitation was received I had made arrangements of such a character, that I find it impossi- ble to change them so as to be at Hancock at the time fixed for the celebration. VIEW OF CENTENNIAL V\i-\0&\.^?* ?»\H-\^ *. V. l,VVt*s ^V»Q»t?,^ M,(,S5,. TOPOGRAPHICAL ITEMS. 65 As you suggested that, if present, I might be expected to say something in the name of the "Lawyers of Hancock," permit me to say here, that I have often wondered how any one born and reared among the peace-loving inhabitants, and under the tranquilizing influences of the quiet old town, should ever think of entering that profession, whose practice is a perpetual warfare. I remember being told in boyhood, by an old resident, that for nearly flfty years there had not been a single lawsuit between citizens of the town ; the story of that one suit, in the remote past, was handed down by tradition, and regarded as proof of the soundness of Puritan theology, in at- tributing total depravity to unregenerate man. My early training led me to place lawsuits in the same category as sickness, death, and other dire calami- ties. Yet, in spite of all this, the " green bag " fraternity occasionally finds recruits for its ranks. But if the influences which the good old town throws aroundher children in early life, are not strong enough to deter some of them from becoming lawyers In after years, those influences ought, at least, to pre- vent her lawyer sons from ever becoming promoters of strife, ought to make them seek to attain the highest ideal in the profession, to cause them to remem- ber that they are ministers in the temple of justice, and that their true func- tion is to aid in redressing wrong, preventing oppression, and securing justice between man and man. Such has been the character of the lawyers sent out from Hancock in the past, who have done their work and gone to their re- ward. May their example be emulated by those now in the arena of active life, and those who may come hei'eafter. Hoping your celebration may be, as I doubt not it will, a complete success, and again regretting that I can not be with you, I am. Very truly yours, A. B. BALDWIN. CHAPTER III. TOPOGRAPHICAL ITEMS. The town of Hancock is situated in latitude 42° 57', and longi- tude 71° 53' west from Greenwich. It is about thirty-three miles south-west from Concord, twenty miles north-east from Keene, and thirty-two miles north-west from Nashua. It has a great diversity of soil and a considerable variation of climate. It has a mean elevation of not far from one thousand feet above the level of the sea. From the survey of the Manchester & Keene railroad, made by B. F. George, Esq., we learn that the road-bed near the Contoocook river is six hundred and sixty-four feet, at the station at the center of the town eight hundred and [A view of the Centennial gathering is inserted here, which we regret is imper- fect in not showing the military.] 56 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. seventy-seven feet and at "Hayward's ridge," a few rods from Har- risville line, ten hundred and thirty-four feet above the sea level. Mount Skatutahkee rises to the height of over two thousand feet, and there are many other elevations of from twelve to eighteen hundred feet. Considerable areas of land, largely of alluvial formation, are to be found along the banks of the Contoocook river and its tributaries; whil'e the north and west parts of the town are much more elevated and bi'oken. A few tracts of what is known as plain land are to be found in the town, one of which is situated near the shore of Half-moon pond, not far from where the first settlement of the town was made, it being a part of the farm now owned by G, I. Hayward. Norway plain, on which the village is built, is situated between Norway pond and Norway hill. There are also several acres of plain land on what was the Ninian Clark farm in the north-east section ; and in the south-west part of the town, on the original William Lakin farm, may be found a plain, a portion of which ex- tends into Harrisville. Like most of the state, there is to be found in Hancock an abun- dance of granite, or at least what is popularly known by that name. Not only do we find immense ledges, but also huge boulders that have evidently been moved from their native beds by the action of ice and water in some remote period. The most remarkable collec- tion of boulders in town may be found on the farm of A. S. Wood, a visit to which would well repay the expense of a journey of hundreds of miles. The soil of the town is made up largely of decomposed granite. But little use can be made of these immense masses of rock for build- ing purposes, as it is impossible to work it into any form or shape. The smaller boulders have, however, been utilized, in a measure, in building many miles of stone walls, to form division fences; to- day a standing, or perhaps falling^ memorial of the industry of a past generation. Plumbago is found in Miller's mountain and other sections of the north part of the town, but not in sufficient quantity to warrant its being worked. Hancock is " beautiful for situation." From the summit of Mount Skatutahkee a view can be obtained that can hardly be surpassed in beauty and loveliness, especially if it be supplemented by a view from the top of Little Skatutahkee, a short distance west of the o CxJ o o o topO(;kafmicai, items. 67 higher mountain. Almost the entire area of the town, with large sections of the adjoining towns, is spread out before the eye of the beholder like a panorama. To the west lie the hills of Nel- son. On the north may be seen Antrim mountain, with the Crotched mountain on the north-east, and opening vistas between, stretching through Hillsboro' and Merrimack counties, and probably with a glass to aid the vision, as far as the White hills. On the south-east tower the Lyndboro', Peterboro', and Temple mountains, while on thee south rises the lofty peak of Grand Monadnock in Dublin and Jeffrey. Nearer at hand are Miller's mountain, Nahor hill, Norway hill, Bald mountain, and elevations that as yet have no name, with beautiful valleys and fertile fields amid what appears to be an almost unbroken forest. At our feet is the Center village, with its church-spire and few, scattered houses peeping out from the surrounding foliage. Other homes may be seen nestling among the everlasting -hills. I doubt if there is any lake scenery in the world more attractive than that viewed from these elevations. Lake Nubanusit, set partly in Nelson and partly in Hancock, needs only the poet's pen to portray its beauties, to make it famous, and bring to its shores tourists from all lands. There was a time when near its borders happy homes were found; but now all signs of man's presence have departed. Other lakes and lakelets may be seen at different points, among which may be mentioned Willard's pond in Antrim, Hunt's pond and Norway lake in Hancock, together with several sheets of water in Harrisville. Two other bodies of water not yet noticed are specially attractive. One is a lakelet at the foot of Little iSkatutahkee, on the west side, deep down in the valley, seldom visited, yet so beautiful that of it it may be truly said, that to have seen it once " is a joy forever." The other, bearing the name of "Juggernaut," is a little to the east of Skatutahkee. Surrounded by its dark, wooded shore, and situated in the heart of an extensive tract of broken land among the hills, its waters gleam in the August sunshine like a pearl on the breast of Nature. No! we have no need to travel in foreign lands to find scenes that will minister to our love for the beautiful. Lake Nubanusit is utilized for reservoir purposes, and this, to the utilitarian, may be deemed its chief value. It has an area of about eight hundred acres. Spoonwood pond, lying wholly in Nelson, but 68 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. whose waters flow into the lake and through Hancock, is also used as a reservoir. Together the two bodies of water are about one thou- sand acres in extent, from which an average draught of about thirteen feet of water can be drawn. This lake is the source of the Nubanusit river, that flows through Nelson, Harrisville, and Peterboro', where it joins the Contoocook. Probably no body of water as large as this, and as valuable as a reservoir can be found east of the Mississippi river at as high an altitude : it can not be much less than fourteen hundred feet above the level y^ the sea. Mud pond, the source of what is knoAvn as the Shadrach Tenney brook, discharges its waters into this lake, and the same may be said of Tenney pond, a little west of it, near Nelson line. On the north side of Mount Skatutahkee, and near its base, is Jack's pond, from which a small brook flows into Hunt's pond, the source of Hosley brook. Half-moon pond is near the southern border of tlie town, not far from the corner of Harrisville and Peterboro'. Its fine beach and the shady groves near it make it a pojjular resort for picnic gather- ings and summer camps. Norway lake is a fine body of water of some forty-seven acres, near the center of the town. Of Juggernaut pond, mentioned above, I will add that it is noted for its depth, which has never been determined definitely, seventy- two feet of line having failed to reach its bottom at one place. The Contoocook river is by far the largest stream of water in the town, forming a part of its eastern boundary, and from 1794 to 1842 — when Bennington was set off — running through a portion of it. Its entire length is about one hundred miles. While the course of most of the streams east of the Alleghany system of mountains is to the south and east, this river flows in a northerly/ direction. It is a lovely river, and retains the name given to it by the Indians, who once had their homes on its banks and fished in its waters. " Their names are on our waters; We can not wash them out." From the beginning this river has had an important place in our history. It formed the natural boundary to the town, and the diffi- culty of making a bridge over it was adduced as one reason for the formation of the township. (See chapter on roads and bridges.) The water-power at the "Factory village," now Bennington, was utilized at an early period; and although now within the limits of TOPOGRAPHICAL ITEMS. 69 another town, it continues to be a source of wealtli to those livinrj in that vicinity. All the streams of Hancock find their way to the sea through this river. Its principal tributaries from Hancock arc: Moose brook, whicli takes its rise in Willard's pond in Antrim, and flowing in a south-east direction through the town, empties into the Contoocook near the junction of the two railroads ; ^Ferguson brook, which is formed by the union of Davis brook, that takes its rise at the southern base of Mount Skatutahkee, and Hosley brook, that rises on the north side of the same mountain in Jack's pond, as men- tioned above. This has also a south-east direction, running a little south of the center of the town. After passing through a corner of-Beterbor^',4t^^^-^^e^-tlie- town and empties its waters into the Contoocook near Cavender's station. Some of the most valuable land in town is in the valley of this stream. There ai'e several other small streams in town. Four brooklets, taking their rise on the south-west side of Mount Skatutahkee, unite their waters and flow through Harrisville into the Nubanu- sit river. I will venture to give to this stream the name of Skatutahkee. Moose brook has several tributaries of considerable size, as has also Hosley brook, among which I will mention one that runs through the valley at the foot of the "sand hill." Its waters, clear and cold, seldom, if ever, fail. Small streams issue during a portion of the season from Half-moon and Juggernaut ponds. Previous to the middle of the eighteenth century the territory within the limits of the town was an almost unbroken forest. About that time the summits of Mount Skatutahkee, and what is known as Bald mountain, now owned by Henry W. Ware, were burned over by forest fires. Many traces of the residence of the Indians may be found in the town ; but the first settlers found none here. I have been informed by A. 'S. Wood, that sometime after his grandfather had settled in town, on several occasions Indians from a distance visited him, on their way to Mount Skatutahkee to procure certain plants of a medicinal nature to be found upon its sides. Who they were, and from whence they came, we know not; but doubtless they were the descendants of those who once roamed over our rugged hills and had their temporary homes in our beautiful valleys. The lakes and streams then swarmed with fish, and an abundance of game was 60 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. to be found on every hand. There is also evidence that they under- stood the art of converting the sap of the maple into sugar, and perhaps they raised some corn on the banks of the river. Indian "fire-hearths" are to be found near the Junction; stone arrow-heads, gouges, etc., near Half-moon pond and Norway pond, and a fine specimen of a gouge (probably used for tapping maples), on land now owned by Dea. Orland Eaton. The early settlers found two pieces of meadow land upon which, at that time, no trees were growing. One of small extent was situ- ated on the south side of Juggernaut pond, on the stream flowing from it; the other was west of the "mountain." The cause of these spots being nearly free from trees, and in grass, can be traced to the dams built by beavers in the long ago. The water, over- flowing the land, killed the trees, and the beavers having been killed or di'iven away, the dams decayed, and when the waters receded, grass took the place of the original forest growth. CHAPTER IV. THE FLORA OF HANCOCK. The flora of Hancock is more extensive than many who have spent their entire lives within its limits might suppose. Miss Lydia D. Osgood, at our request, has kindly prepared the tables we give below : — FLORA OF HANCOCK. BY MISS LYDIA V. OSGOOD. CROWFOOT FAMILY. Clematis virginiana (virgin's bower). Hepatica triloba (liver leaf). Anemone nemorosa (wind flower). Anemone virginiana. Thalictrum anemonoides (rue anemone). Thalictrum dioicum (early meadow rue). Thalictrum purpurascens (purplish meadow rue). Thalictrum cornuti (tall meadow rue). Ranunculus aquatilis (water crowfoot). Ranunculus flammula var. reptans (spear- wort crowfoot) . Ranunculus reeurvatus (crowfoot). Ranunculus Pennsylvanicus (bristly crowfoot) . Ranunculus fascicularis (early butter- cup). Ranunculus repen s (creeping butter cup). Ranunculus bulbosus (bulbous butter- cup). Ranunculus acris (tall buttercup). Caltha palusti-is (marsh marigold). Coptis trifolia (tree-leaved goldthread). Aquilegia Canadensis (wild columbine). Actaea alba (white baneberry) . THE FLORA OF HANCOCK. 61 MOON-SEEP FAMILY. Menispermum Canadcnsc (Canadian moon-seed). UAKBERRY FAMILY. Harberis vulgaris (barberry), ("anlophylluni thalicthroides (blue co- hosh). Podophyllinn pcltatuin (may-apple). \VATER-LILY FAMILY. IJrasoua peltata (water-shield). Xj-mphiBa odoi-ata (white water-lily). Xupliar advena (yellow water-lily). PITCHER-PLANT FAMILY. i Sarraconia purpurea(side-saddle flower). POPPY FAMILY. Sangiiinaria Canadensis (blood -root). FUMITORY FAMILY. Dicentra eucullaria (Dutchman's breeches) . Dicentra Canadensis (squirrel-corn). Corydalis glauca. Fumaria officinalis (fumitory). MUSTARD FAMILY. Brassica sinapsis alba (white mustard). Brassica sinapsis nigra (black mustard). Sisymbrium officinale (hedge mustard). Nasturtium armoi-acia (horse radisb). Nastui-tium palustre (marsh-cress). Cardamine hirsuta (bitter cress). Capsella bursa pastoris (shepherd's purse). Lepidium Virginicum (wild pepper- grass). VIOLET FAMILY. Viola sagittata (arrow-leaved violet) V'iola cucullata (common blue violet). Viola blanda (sweet white violet). Viola laiiceolata (lance-leaved violet). Viola rotundifolia (round-leaved violet). \iola i)ubf.scens (j-ellow violet). Viola tricolor (heart's ease). ROCK ROSE FAMILY. Helianthemum Canadense (frostweed). Lecha>a minor (pinweed). ST. JOHN'S WORT FAMILY. Hypericum perforatum (common St. John's-worth). Hypericum corymbosum. Hj-pericum Canadense. Hypericum sarothra (pine weed). Elodes Virginica (marsh St.John's-wort) . PINK FAMILY. Lychnis githago (corn-cockle). Silene inflata (bladder campion). Saponaria officinalis (s o ap - w o r t or bouncing Bet). Cerastium %'iscosum (mouse-ear chick- weed). Stellaria longifolia (stitchwort). Stellaria media (chickwced). Arenaria laterflora (sandwort). Spergularia rubra (.sand spui-rey). Spergula arvensis (corn spurrey). Anychia dichotoma (forked chickwced). Schleranthus annuus (knawel). Molhigo vcrticillata (carpet-weed). PURSLANE FAMILY. Portiilacca oleracea (common purslane). Claj-tonia Virginica (spring beauty). LINDEN FAMILY. Tilia Americana (American linden or basswood). GERANIUM FAMILY. Oxalis stricta (yellow-wood sorrel). Geranium Carolinianum (cranesbill). Geranium Robertianum (herb Robert). Impatiens pallida (pale touch-me-not jewel-weed). Impatiens fulva (orange touch-me-not jewel-weed). CASHEW FAMILY. Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy). Rhus venenata (poison dogwood). Rhus typhina (sumach). Rhus copallina (dwarf sumach). VINE FAMILY. Vitis labrusca (fox grape). Vitis cordifolia (frost grape). Ampelopsis quinquefolia (Virginia creeper). STAFF TREE FA.MILY. Celastrus scandens (climbing bitter- sweet). SOAPBERRY FAMILY. Acer spicatum (mountain maple). Acer Pennsylvanicum (striped maple). Acer saccharinum (rock or sugar maple). Acer dasycarpum (white or silver maple). Acer rubrum (red or swamp maple). POLYGALA FAMILY. Polygala sanguinea. Polygala pancifolia (fringed polygala). 62 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. PULSE FAJIILY. Trifolium agrarium (yellow-hop clover). Trifolium procumbens (low-hop clover). Trifolium arvense (rabbit-fort clover;. Trifoliura pratense (red clover). Trifolium repens (white clover). Desmodium acuminatum (tick-trefoil). Robinia pseudacacia (locust-tree). Apios tuberosa (wild bean). Amphicarptea monoica (hog-peanut). Vicia satira (common betch or tare). ROSE FAMILl'. Prunus Pennsylvanica (wildred cherry). Prunus serotina (wild black cherry). Prunus Virginiana (choke cherry). Spirea tomentosa (hardback). Spirea salicifolia (common meadow sweet). Geum rivale (purple or water avens). Geum strictum (field avens) . Potentilla Norvegica (Norway cinque- foil). Potentilla Canadensis (flve-flnger). Potentilla argentea (silvery flve-flnger). Potentilla fruticosa (shrubby five-finger). Fragaria Virginiana (wild strawberry) . Fragaria vesca. Dalibarda repens. Rubus odoratus (purple-flowex'ing rasp- berry.) Rubus triflorus (dwarf raspberry). Rubus strigosus (wild red raspberry) . Rubus villosus (high blackberry). Rubus Canadensis (low blackberry). Rubus hispidus (running swamp black- berry). Agrimonia eupatoria (common agri- mony) . Rosa Carolina (swamp rose). Rosa lucida (dwarf wild rose). Rosa blanda (early wild rose). Rosa rubiginosa (sweet brier). Crataegus coccinea (scarlet-fruited thorn). Crataegus tomentosa. Amelanchier Canadensis (June berry, or shadbush). Pyrus malus (common apple). Pyrus arbutifolia (common choke berry) . Pyrus Americana (mountain ash). SAXIFRAGE FAMILY. Ribes cynosbati (wild gooseberry). Ribes lacustre (swamp gooseberry) . Ribes prostratum (fetid currant) . Saxifrage Pennsylvanica (swamp saxi- ft-age). Tiarella cordifolia (false mitrewort) . Mitella diphylla (two-leaved mitrewort, or bishop's cap). OUPINE FAMILY. Penthorum sedoides (ditch stone-crop). Sempervlvum tectoi-um (house leek). Sedum telephium (live-for-ever). WITCH-HAZEL FAMILY. Haraamelis Virginica (witch-hazel). EVENING PRIMROSE FAMILY. Circsea lutetiana (enchanter's night- Epilobium angustifolium (fire-weed). Epilobium coloratum (fire-weed) . Epilobium palustre (willow herb). iEnothra biennis (evening primrose), ^nothra pumila (evening primrose). Ludwigia palustris (false loosestrife). MELASTOMA FAMILY. Rhexia Virginica (deer grass, or meadow beauty). LOOSESTRIFE FAJMILY. Xexaja verticillata (swamp loosestrife). Lythrum salicaria (spiked loosestrife). PARSLEY FAMILY. Hydrocotyle Americana (water-penny wort). Slum Uncase (water-parsnip). Carum carni (caraway) . Archangelica atropurpurea (angelica). Ileracleum lanatum (cow parsnip). GINSING FAMILY. Aralia racemosa (spikenard). Aralia hispida (bristly sarsaparilla) . Aralia nudicaulis (common wild sarsa parilla). DOGWOOD FAMILY. Cornus Canadensis (dwarf cornel, or bunch-berry.) Coi-nus circinata (round-leaved dog- wood). Cornus alternifolia. Cornus stolonifera. Nyssa multiflora (sour-gum tree). HONEYSUCKLE FAMILY. Linnsea borealis (twin-flower). Lonicera casrulea (fly honej'suckle). Diurilla triflda (bush honeysuckle). Virburnum nudum (withe-rod). Virburnum deutatum (arrow-wood). Virburnum accrifolium (dock mackie). Virburnum lantanoides (hobble-bush). THE FLORA OF HANCOCK. 63 Sambucus Canadensis (common elder). Sanibueus pubens (red-berried elder). MADDKK FAMILY. lialium asprellum (i-ough bcdstraw). Galium trifldum (small bedstraw). Galium apariue (goose-grass). Galium triflorum (sweet-scented bed- straw). Mitchella prepens (partridge berry). Ceplialanthus occidentalis (button-bush). Houstouia ca;rulea (bluets). COMPOSITE FA.MILV. Cirsium lanceolatum (common thistle). Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle). Cirsium discolor (two-colored thistle). Cirsium pumilum (pasture thistle). Cirsium muticum (swamp thistle). Onorpordon acanthium (cotton thi.stle). Xanthumstrumarium(cocklebur thistle). Ambrosia artemisia^folia (Roman worm- wood). Panacetum vulgare (common tansy). Artemisia absinthium (common worm- wood). Krechthites hieracifolia (fireweed). Gnaphalium polycephalum (everlasting) . Guaphalium uliginosum (low cudweed). Antennaria margaritacea (pearly ever- lasting). Antennaria plantaginifolia (plantain- leaved everlasting). Eupatorium purpureum (Joe-tye weed). Eupatorium perfoliatum (thorough- wort) . TussiJage farl'au (coltsfoot.) senecio aureus (golden ragwort). Inula Helenium (elecampagne). solidago bi-color (golden rod). Solidago latifolia. >-olidago arguta. ■^olidago altissima. Solidago Canadensis. solidago gigantea. ^olidago rigida. Aster corymbosus. Vster macrophyllus. Aster cordifolius (star wort). Aster patens. Aster Xovic Anglia:. Aster puniceus. Aster longifolius. Aster multiflorus (frostweed). Aster tradescanti. Aster umbellatus. Erigeron Philadelphicum (tleabaue). Erigeronbellidit'olium (robins' plantain). Erigeron strigosum (daisy fleabane). Erigeron annuum (larger daisy flea bane). Erigeron Canadensc (horseweed). Achillea millefolium (yarrow). Maruta cotula (Mayweed). Chrysanthemum leneanthemum vulgare (whiteweed— ox-eye dai.sy). Helenium autumnale (sneeze-weed). Bidens frondosa (beggar-ticks). IJidens connata (swamp beggar-ticks). Bidens chi-ysanthemoides (larger beg- gar-ticks) Ileliopsis lasvis. Rcndbeckia hirta. Hendbeckia laciniata (common cone flower). (Jichorum intybus (succory or chiccory). Leontodon autumnale (fall damlelion orhawkbet). Hieracium Canadense (hawkweed). Nabalus altissimus (tall white lettuce). Nabalus albus (common white lettuce). Nabalus fraseri (lions'-foi't) . Taraxicum dens-leonis (dandelion). LOBELIA FAMILY. Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower). Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco). Lobelia kalmii. Lobelia dortmanna (water lobelia). CAMPANULA FAMILY. Campanula apai-inoides (marsh bell- wort. HEATH FAMILV. Gaylussacia rcsinosa (huckleberry). Gaylussacia frondosa (danglebury). Vaccinium Pennsylvanicum (early dwart blueberry). Vaccinium Canadense (high blueberry). Vaccinium corymbo.sum (high swamp blueberry). Vaccinium o.xycoccus (small cranljcrry). Vaccinium macrocarpon (large cran- berry). Gaultheria procumbens (checkerberry). Cassandra calyculata (leather-leaf). Andromeda polifolia. Andromeda ligustrina. Kalmia latifolia (mountain laurel). Kalmia angustifolia Hambkill, or sheep laurel). Rhododendron maximum (rliododen- dron). Azalea nudiflora (election pinks). Clethra alnifolia (white alder). 64 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. CMogenes hispedula (creeping snow- berrj-). Pyrola rotundifolia. Pyrola elliptica. Pyrola cblorantha (wintergreeii). Pyrola secunda. Cbimapbila umbellata fpipsissewa). Monotropa uniflora (Indian pipe). Monotropa bypopitys (false beecbdrops). HOLLT FAJULY. Ilex verticillata (black alder) . Xemopantbis Canadensis (mountain boUy). PLANTAIN FAMILY. Plantago major (plantain). Plantago lanceolata (ribgrass, or Eug- lisb plantain). PRIMROSE FAMILY. Trientalis Americana (star flower). Lysimacbia tbyi-siflora (loose strife). Lysimachia stricta. Lysimacbia quadrifolia. Lysimacbia eiliata. Anagallis arvensis (poor man's motber glass). BLADDERAVORT FAMILY. Utricularia inflata (bladderwort). Utricularia vulgaris. BROOM-RAPE FAMILY. Epipbegus Virginiana (beecb-drops). FIGWORT FAMILY. Verbascum tbapsus (mullein). Veronica Americana. Veronica ofiicinalis (speedwell). Linnaria Canadensis (toad flax). Linnaria vulgaris (butter and eggs). Gerardia tenuifolia. Gerardia pedicularia. Mimulus ringens (monkej- flower). Hysantbes gratioloides (false pimpernel. Gratiola Virginiana ( b edge-by ssop). Cbelone glabra (snake-bead). Pedicularis Canadensis (lousewort). Melampyrum America num (cow wbeat). VERVAIN FAMILY. Verbena bastata (blue vervain). Verbena urticifolia (wbite ver.vain). MINT FAMILY. Tencrium Canadense (germander). Tricbostema dicbotomum (blue curls). Isantbus cserulens (false pennyroyal). Mentba viridis (spearmint). Mentba piperita (peppermint). Mentba Canadensis (wild mint) . Lj-copus Virginicus (bugleweed). Hedeoma pulegioides (American penny- royal). Collinsonia Canadensis (borse balm). Calamintba clinopodium (basil). Monarda flstulosa (wild bergamot;-. Xepeta cataria (catnip). Xepeta gleeboma (gi-ound ivy). Bi-uuella vulgaris (self-beal). Scutellaria galei'iculata (skullcap). Galeopsis tetrabip (bemp nettle;. Leonurus cardiaca (motberwort). Stacbys palustris (bedge nettle). BORAGE FAMILY. Echium vulgare (viper's bugloss). Myosotis palusti-is var laxa (wild forget- me-not). Ecbinospermum lappula (stickseed). Cynoglossum morisoni (beggar's lice). Lycopsis arvensis (small bugloss). CONVOL\TJLUS FAMILY. Calystegia sepium (bedge bindweed). NIGHTSHADE FAMILY. Solanum dulcamara (bittersweet). Nicandra pbysaloides (apple of Pei-u;. Datura sti-amonium (tborn apple). GENTIAN FAMILY. Gentiana crinita (ft-inged gentian). Gentiana Andrewsii (closed gentian). Gentiana sapouaria (soapwort gentian). Menyantbes trifoliata (buckbean). Limnantbemum lacunosum (floating beart). DOGBANE FAMILY. Apocynum androssemifolium (dogbane). Apocynum cannabinum (Indian bemp). MILKWEED F.tMILY. Asclepias incarnata (swamp milkweed). Asclepias cornuti (common milkweed). Asclepias pbytolaccoides (poke milk- weed). Asclepias verticillata (wborled milk- weed). OLI>-E FAMILY. Fraxinus Americana (wbite asb). Fraxinus pubescens (red asb). Fraxinus sambucifolia (black asb). BIRTmVORT FAMILY. Aristolocbia serpen t.aria (Virginia. snake- root). i THE FLORA OF HANCOCK. 65 AMAUAMII FAMII.V. Aniarantus panieulatus. AmaranUis rctroflexus (pijrwceci). AuKirantus alhus. in IKWIIKAT lAMILV. Polygonum aviculare (goose-grass, or doorwooil). Polygoiiuin I'ersicaria (lady's thumb). Polygonum aiuphibium (wator Pi-rslca- I'olygonuni acre (water smartwoed). Polygonum Hydropiper. Polygonum arifolium (tear-thumb). Polygonum sagittatum. Polygonum oonvolvulus (black bind- weed). I'olygonum dumetorum (climbing buck- wheat). IJumex orbiculatus (great water dock). Rumex Britaunica (pale dock). I!unie.x crispus (common dock}. Rumex sanguineus ( b 1 o o d y ■ v e i n e d dock). Rumex Acetosella (sheep-sorrel). ilEZEKEUM FAMILY. Dirca palustris (leatherwood). NKTTLE F.A.MILV. Ulmus Americana (Auierican, or white elm). Urtica dioica (nettle). I'rtica gracilis (fence-nettle). I'rtica urens (small nettle). Taportea Canadensis (wood-nettle). I-LAXE-TKEE FAMILY. Plataiuis occidentalis (buttonwood). ^VAL.^■L■T FAMILY. •luglans cinerea (butternut). ( arya alba (shag-bark hickory). . OAK FAMILY. Quercus alba (white oak). Quercus rubra (red oak). Fagus ferruginea (American beech). Coi-ylus Americana (American hazel). Corylus rostrata (beaked hazel). Osteya Virginica (American liop-horn- beam). Carpinus Americana (hornbeam). SWEET GALE FAMILY. -Myrica gale (sweet gale). (Jomptonia asplenitolia (sweet fern). lilKClI FAMILY. ftctula lenta (sweet, or black birch). Betula lutea (yellow birch). Betula alba, var. populitolia (American white birch). Betula papyracea (paper, or canoe birch). .\lnus incana (alder). \VILLOW FAMILV. Salix cordata (willow). Salix longifolia. Salix alba. Salix lucid.a. Populus tremuloides (American aspen). Populus grandidentata. Populus dilatata (Lombardy poplar). Populus balsamifua var. candicans (balm of (Jilead). PINE FAMILY. Pinus rigida (pitch pine). Pinus resinosa (red, or Norway pine). Pinus strobus (white pine). Abies nigra (black spruce). Abies Canadensis (hemlock spruce). .4.bies balsamea (balsam-flr). Larix Americana (American larch). Taxus baccata, var. Canadensis (ground hemlock). ARUM FA.MILY. Arisiema triphyllum (Indian turnip). Calla palustris (water arum, or wild calla). Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cab- bage). A corns (jalamus (sweet flag). C-\X-TAIL FAMILY. Typlia latifolia (cat-tail flag). Typlia angu.stifolia (nari'ow-leaved flag). A V A T E K I" L A N T A I N I' A M I L \ . Trigliicliin i);i lustre (arrow-grass). .Schciich/i ria alisnia (water plantain). Sagitlaiiii sariabilis (arrow-head). I'IClvEKEL WEED FAMILY. Pon(h;deria cordata (pickerel weed). ORCHIS FAMILi . Orchis spectabilis (showy orchis). Habenaria flmbriata (large purple- fringed orchis). Habenaria psycodes (smaller p ur pie - fringed orchis). Habenaria lacera(ragged-friuged orchis). Habenaria blephariglottis (white-fringed orchis). 66 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Habenaria virescens. Habenaria hyperborea. ' Spirantbes gracilis (ladies' tresses). Gordyera pubescens (rattlesnake plan- tain) . Pogonia opbioglossoides. Arethusa bulbosa. Cypripedium acaule (lady's slipper). Micro'stylis monophyllos. IRIS FAMILY. Iris Virginica (slender blue flag). Iris versicolor (lai-ge blue flag). Sisyrincbium Bermudiana (blue-eyed grass) . LILY FAMILY. Trillium erectum (birchroot, or purple trillium) . Trillium erythrocarpum (painted trilli- um). Medeola virginica (Indian cucumber root) . Veratnim viride (Indian poke) . Uvularia sessilifolia (bellwort). Clintonia borealis. Streptopus rosens (twisted stalk) . Smllacina bifolia (false Solomon's seal). Smilaeina racemosa. Polygonatum biflorum (small Solomon's seal). Polygonatum giganteum (large Solo- mon's seal). Lilium Pbiladelphicum (wild orange- red lily). Lilium Canadense (Canada lily). Erythronium Americanum (adder's tongue). PIPE WORT FAMIIA'. Eriocaulon septangulare (pipewort.) FERX FAMILY'. Polypodium vulgai-e (polypody). Adiantum pedatum (maiden-hair). Pteris aquilina (common brake). Woodwardia virginica (chain fern). Asplenium trichomeus. Asplenium ebeneum. Asplenium angustifolium. Asplenium thelypleroides (spleenwort). Asplenium felix-foemina (lady fern). Phegopteris polypodioides (beech fern). Phegopteris dryopteris (beech fern). Aspidium Thelypteris. Aspidium cristatum (wood fern) . Aspidium spinulosum (shield fern). Aspitlium marginale. Aspidium acrostichoides. Cystopteris fragilis. Onoclea sensibilis (sensitive fern). Woodsia obtusa. Dicksonia punctilobula. Osmunda cinnamonea (cinnamon fern). Osmunda regalis (royal fern). Botrychium ternatum. Botrychium virginicum (moonwort). Opheoglossum v u 1 g a t u ni (adder's tongue). CLUB MOSS FAMILY. Lycopodium lucidulum. Lycopodium annotinum. Lycopodium dendroideum. Lycopodium cleratum. Lycopodium complanatum. Selaginella rupestris. These tables have been prepared with much care, and are ex- haustive. We will only give in addition, in this place, the location of some of the different kinds of trees found in the original forest. In the south-east part of the town much of the original forest- growth was white pine. Many of these trees would probably have been reserved for "His Majesty's Royal Navy," as was the case in towns earlier settled, had not "His Majesty" just about that time been compelled to relinquish all claim to the soil and its productions. The stump of a tree, in good preservation, is standing on land now owned by Augustus W. Gray, in Bennington, the timber of which was used in the construction of the first bridge over the Con- toocook, at the point where an iron bridge was recently built, near Goodell's works. 67 iJuous trees jf^n and on eties), black sugar-maple ^ part of the h was very Ve been the ay, who was through the ^\^y,. -. ■''\ ising of the •ked on the ' r.\Ct^~Mr^^ Notting- r \': . \ 'v 1/ /|d (No. 1 on JU.^'^''-^ ../-seriate monu- ;^p5:^'l\'ii.il-W* m any of ■,tV -^wn, he had that time. ^/ ^ ; o our patrons, ■5,. o such an ex- ', injr houses in iiicf tl);ii rime luliincil house licrs ill subse- 'j'uAA^tuntorest. Tlic S . , ,,s the origina. .jt; ^ifli tlicri' uia\- •;:- ^^vritcs : " I toft ■•>L/^;ioorihuu-ociv Jf^^v occui)y tli(!ir EARLY SETTLERS. 67 Towards the west, with an increased altitude, deciduous trees became more numerous. Near the center of the town and on towards the west, were found beech, birch (several varieties), black and white ash, and white maple trees. The rock or sugar-maple was the prevailing growth in some sections of the west part of the town; the red oak was also frequently found. Black ash was very plenty near Tenney's pond, and this was said to have been the cause of the settlement in that locality of Daniel Tenney, who was a basket-maker. Hemlock and spruce were scattered through the town then, as now, and near the center there was an abundance of Norway pine, whence the names given to the pond, plain, and hill. A tract of land bordering on Moose brook, known as the bog, was covered with a dense growth of cedar, which was of great value to the early settlers. This timber was killed by the rising of the water, caused by Jesse Rogers' dam, at the spot marked on the map XII. CHAPTER V. EARLY SETTLERS. John Grimes, the first settler of Hancock, came from Notting- ham ^yest, by the way of Peterboro', in the summer of 1764. He built his log cabin (to which he brought his family in the spring of 1765) not far from the south shore of Half-moon pond (No. 1 on the map^). The citizens of Hancock erected an appropriate monu- ment on this S])Ot in 1884. As his name does not appear in any of the papers connected with the incorporation of the town, he had probably returned to Nottingham West previous to that time. ' The map ol" Hancock, which we take great pleasure in presentinfj to our patrons, is drawn from one jjublished in lMo8, with corrections and additions to sucli an ex- tent tliat it is substantially a new map. The names of thost; occui)yin;r houses in l.SoJS arc; retained in their p'ropcr place. Ilousis i reeled mi new siles >in(:e thai lime have been ailded, with the iiai.i.- .il their ..ei-up.'inl- in -eiipi. A baii.lnned house spots are nunibei-cd. As there will !..■ eMiilinnal allu-ion 1m llitei-'<. it has not t.eeii deeme,! iieee-.ar\ lo -i\,. Ilie iiaiii.'^ in this ]ilaee. .\l>ainloTie,l niill -ite- are iniin l.eiv, I \^ ill, i.'oniaii niiiiieraN -. ■ .-liaplei- on •-ourees of Income. .\( Mil ion- lia\e al-o licen made, -ix in- I la- locali..n- ol tlie two rail r<)a(l>. liilN. name- o| hill-, >lream-, and lake-, and sarion- points ol iiilere-t. The courses (jI the streams lia\e al-o liei n eluniKed in some instances, as the origiua. nuip was somewhat imiieileet in I hi- ic'ard. Till- artist. Mis- l.elia .1. \\ Lakin 180 0 0 to Nights of New Ipswich 75 0 0 to John Moor 37 10 0 to Antrim 53 1 0 to James Duncan or Barrett 412 0 0 toCapt. Steel 810 0 0 to Will-" Lakin 36 0 0 to the men who went upon the alarm 90 0 0 to Moses Morrison '. 42 0 0 £1771 11 0" 1 On the rolls Mr. Lakin was called an Amherst man. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 89 " An acquitance signed by Jonathan JJcnnctt to tho Town of Hancock of all duos and demands Exclusive of James Duncan note Fcb^ y '.)<'' 1781 " "Ax ACCOrXT OF ()Kl)i:US AnSWEKKD liY JOIIX FOSTKR, COXSTAISLE. " to Joseph Simonds £ 24 0 0 to Joseph Simonds 0 1.1 toDavidAmes ,■?() o 0 to David Ames -27 0 0 toDavidAmes (> 15 to Robert Duncan .'i.'J 0 0 to Robert Duncan '.) 0 0 to Moses Morrison 27 0 0 to Asa Adams IS l.i 0 "Total £182 5 0" "Ax AC(X)UXT l)F OUOEUS AXSWEUEK 1!V ASA ADAAIS, CONSTABLE. Silver money £ to James Duncan 0 15 to Samuel Ames 13 (i to Will-n Lakin 9 to Edmond Ames 4 (i to Edmond Davis 1 4 0 to Edmond Davis 2 14 0 to Joseph Simonds 12 8 to Jacob Ames .- 3 0 Xovr y 7"" 1781 Reed of Asa Adams Constable in part of the silver money tax in order to pay Thomas Williams hire into the war 1 10 5'; " Rec-d. By us JoxA Bennett ( Select Piiix Ames * men " Sum total £ 8 G 1," Kccorded By Joseph Simonds town clark" We also give a copy of the warrant for the annual meeting of 1781, the warrant for 1780 not being perfect on the records: — " State ok New-Hamp j To Will™ Lakin, Constable lor the Town of Hancock IIiELSBououGii ss ' Greeting — '• Von are hereby Required in the name and government and people of tliis State to notify and warn all the free holders and other Inhabitants of this town qualitied by law to Vote in town alTairs that thej' assemble and meet at the House of Joseph Simonds in Said town on the Second Monday of March next at 10° Clock A. m. to act on tlu! following articals (Viz) — " 1 .ly to chuse a moderator to govei-n said meeting — " 2.1y to chuse a town clark and Selectmen constable and all other necessary town officers for the present year — " .S.ly to see if the town will hire Preaching and Raise money for the same — "4.1y to see if the town will agree to And a center and by what method- 's").ly to see where the town will agree to post their warrants and hold tlieir meet- ings for the Insueing year — 90 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. "6.1y to see what way they will proceerl in working on the Highways and what money they will Raise for that purpose " 7.1j' to see what the town will do conserning a town Book — " The town to act on all the above articals as they think proper. " Hereof fail not, and make return to us at or before Said day with your doing thereon and this warrant Shall be sufflciant Given under our hands and seals this 12'h day of Feb-- A. D. 1781— ROBERT Duncan ) Select David Ames ' men " " Hillsborough ss March y 12''' 1781 " In Obediance to the above wan-ant I have proceeded according to Order — "p^ WILLm LAKIN Constable " At this meeting it was " Voted, That Stephen Bennett and James Davis serve as tythingmen." " Voted, To raise £216 for to hire Preaching, and that the select- men be a Committee to provide an orthodox minister." One day's preacliing was to be at the house of William Williams, and whatever j^reaching they might be able to have in addition to be either at Joseph Siraonds' or Comings'. At the close of this meeting Moses Morrison entered the folloAV- ing protest, which we give, together with the way in which it was received and manner in which the record was made: — " March y-- 12. 1781. " I Moses Morrison hereby declare this meeting to be Elcagel by reason of certain persons being admitted to vote in said meeting wliich were not qualified by law and ought not to be admitted to vote and by reason of which proceedings we are and have been cut off from gifting our taxes from nonresidents and our town is most greviously opressed Therefore 1 protest against said meeting " " The above protest was Requested to be recorded Immediately after the meeting was adjourned. " And Likewise Recorded by ROB T DUXCAX, town dark " At the above meeting it was " Voted, that John Foster be cleared of the cost of an Extent if he will let the selectmen have money to pay Will'" Boyd." It was probably this vote that caused Mr. Morrison's protest. At an adjourned meeting, held March 27th, it was " Voted, that M'' Samuel Ames find the center, in consideration of the town giv- ing him thirty bushels of merchantable rye by the last of Nov. next." James Duncan and Stephen Bennett were appointed to carry the chains. The meetings were to be held, and the warrants posted, at the house of Edmond Davis for that year. £2000 were raised to be " wrought out upon the roads." " Voted, That there be one quare of paper bought for the use of the town." ANNALS OF THK TOWN. 91 " Voted, That John Moor have security from tlic town for the money if he will borrow as much as will clear off with the State Treasurer." In May more "Continental Beef" was called for, but the matter was postponed till Aug. '21st, when it was voted to raise it, and a silver-money tax made to procure it. A silver-money tax was also made to pay David Steel, but it appears that this money had been raised once, and borrowed by certain "Individuals," and they were to be permitted to repay it to the town in the new " Emition bills." John Foster was chosen to collect and return the beef. At the annual meeting, in March, 1782, there w^as an article in the warrant, " to see what method the town will take to Raise men for the publick servis if any are called for." The article was passed in the negative. " ^^oted, To have four Days Preaching this year." James Duncan and Joel Russell were api)oiuted a committee to provide the preach- ing. Two days were to be at Jonathan Bennett's, and two days at John Foster's. ''Voted, That the town pay Thomas Williams^ 20 Dollars Exclu- sive of his wages." " Voted, That Sam' Ames shall find a center by the old agree- ment." ''Voted, That the j)rayer of Capt. Crabtree's Petition be not heard (or if it is, not considered)." From a warrant issued April 8th, it appears that Pakersfield claimed by charter-right a tract of land within the limits of Han- cock. Xo action seems to have been taken, but a vote was passed that the center should be made from the old line of the town. John Foster was sent to Exeter to make a return of our Continental men ; S9 was granted him for this service. July 10, 1782, " Voted, not\to build a Meeting-House, nor have a grave yard on the center." "Voted, To build the Meeting-IIouse on the most convenient place on Norraway plain." William Williams and Samuel Ames were appointed a committee to find a suitable place on said plain for a grave-yard. " Voted, To remit Kindall Person's rates." ' This was for service rendered by Mr. \Villiams in the army. 92 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. " Voted, To remit Capt. Crabtree's poll-tax to the war rate." " Voted, That that piece of gold go to Antrim at the weight thereof." Oct. 31, 1782, at the order of the General Court, a meeting was called, " To see if the Inhabitants of this town will take the oath of Fidelity." The town met and adjourned to Nov. 4th. "Next then meet a part of the town according to adjournment — and adjourned the meeting to the 26* of Nov™., then a part of the town meet according to adjournment, and with what help they couli> raise Desolved the meeting, By John Foster Moderator." March 10, 1783, " Voted, That the former plan of government be continued to June 1784." " Voted, To raise money to hire six days Preaching this year." (John Foster and Eobert Duncan, committee.) Meetings to be held at Robert Duncan's, John Foster's, and Joseph Dodge's. " Voted, That the center be at the first place the town agreed on and cleared (viz.) on Norway plain, so called." " Voted, Sixty Dollars as a present to Will"' Lakin."^ The town-meetings were to be held at Joseph Simonds' this year, and warrants posted at Robert Duncan's and Jonathan Bennett's. David Hubbard was directed to buy a town-book, and the " town dark" was instructed to transcribe all the old records into said book. At this meeting there was a vote passed, to instruct the select- men to warn all persons that were not legal inhabitants out of town. At a subsequent meeting held June 16th, this vote was re- considered. The selectmen, however, seem to have warned people out of town previous to this vote, and also for several years afterwards, without regard to special instructions. This duty imposed on the selectmen could not have been a pleasant one. For a town to re- fuse to receive newcomers on the face of the transaction seems to have been an inhospitable act. It was, however, the custom in those years. Persons warned out were not expected to leave. If in after years they became dependent, it simply relieved the town from their support, or at least it was supposed so to do. As a matter of fact, I think that some families that were warned out did re- ceive aid from the town. Many, who afterwards were known as 1 This should have read " W'll'" Lakin, jr.," as it was for his services in the war. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 93 being among the substantial citizens of the town, were among the number thus received, simply because they brought but little wealtli with them. No disgrace is therefore attached to the fact that any ]>erst)n was so received by the town authorities. No man was more respected than Peter Warren. To him are we indebted for the almost perfect manner in which our early records were pre- served, and in various ways was he a valuable citizen ; yet he was one of those who were warned out, and in his bold and legible handwriting is the record of the fact preserved. As a specimen we give an exact copy: — " SiATE 01- Ninv llAMrsiiiiiK | To .James Davis Constable for Hancock UiLLsr.OKoiGii ss — i Greeting " Whereas, A number of Persons (viz) Abraham Mores Mercy Mores Abraham Mores Ju" Lydia Mores — .Joseph Dodge Jlary Dodge Josepli Dodge Ju° Mai-y Dodge Moses Dodge John Dodge Sybel Dodge Rebecca Dodge — Peter Warren .Judith Warren Susanna Warren Xancy Warren David Warren Daniel Warren I^evi R'' Warren Sarah Whitcombe. — Agness Alex" Daniel Alexander Elizabeth Alex" Salley Alex" Hannah Alexander Isabel Alexander Robert Alex" and Jane Alexander are come into this town whome wo will not Receive as Inhabitants j-ou are hereby Required In the name and by tlic authoritj- of the State afores* forthwith to warn the aforesaid Per- sons to Depart out of this town within fourteen Days from the date hereof and make return to us with your doings thereon " (iiven under our hands and seal this -28"' of August A D 178:; " John Fosthu, j David Hlbbaiu), | Selectmen" Ed.mom) Davis, J " Hillsborough ss Hancock August ye SO"" 1783 " I have Personally warned out those Persons whose names ai'c Spessifled in the atforsaid warrant according to Order p^ JAMES DAVIS Constable " " Voted, To excuse Samuel Ames from paying taxes on his mills this year" (1783). June 16th. " Agreed on a burying Place at the South-west of the pond, on the lot No. 6, in 3d Range." ^ " Voted, To give Abner Whitcombe nine shillings for clearing one acre of land for a burying Place." Nov. 21st, James Duncan was sent to a convention at Peter- boro'. A petition had been sent to the General Court, and this convention was to hear the reply that had been made to that peti- tion, and "join with them in what other or further measures they may adopt." 1 This location was probably near Moose brook, and north-west of Xorway pond(?). 94 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. "■Voted, That Rev. Mr. Farrar have eight bushels of rye for his Preaching." " Voted, To Abner Whitconib, one pound fourteen shillings for said rye, and carrying of it to New Ipswich." A blanket was sold to John Foster for five shillings, March 8, 1784. £9 raised to hire preaching, and to pay a man for provid- ing a preacher (Joseph Siinonds, committee for that purpose). £55 raised to repair roads. Three shillings per day for a man, and two shillings eight pence per day for a yoke of oxen, " at highway work." This year for the first time the town voted for state officers, it being the first year under the new constitution. March 16th. " Voted, That the town Petition the General Court to have a tax laid upon the non-resident lands to help Enable them to build two bridges." ^^ Voted, That Mr. Dennis procure a town-book." " Voted, That James Duncan and Joseph Simonds serve as a committee to transcribe the old records into the new book." An attempt was again made to settle on a place for the meeting- liouse that was to be. A warrant was issued in May, the third article of which was, " To see if the town will agree upon Place to set a small meeting-house upon." The record of the meeting was lost. Another meeting was called in December for the same purpose. The second article was, " To see if the town will unite and agree on a Place or particular spot of ground to build a meeting-house upon." This was inserted, however, with little hope of a settlement, for the next article was, " To see if the town will Petition the General Court for a committee for that purpose." At the meeting the second article was passed in the negative, and James Duncan and Seth Hadley were appointed a committee to draft a petition to the General Court to settle the question. They were also directed to petition for a land tax to help to build said house. This committee immediately attended to that part of their duty that had reference to locating the meeting-house, as the fol- lowing petition, which we give verbatim, will show ; but for some reason not explained in the records, they neglected to send the petition in regard to a land tax till the following May, and at that time there had been a change in the committee, — Enos Knight's name appearing in place of the name of James Duncan: — ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 95 " Pirnrios for Ai-roixTMENT ov a C«>mmittek to Locate a [Mekti\i;iioi:se, 1"8.">]. " state or NEW ILvMi'M: "To His ExiVlauoj- the Presiilcut tlio Honorable the Council and House of Uepre- sentatives in general Assembley at Concord Convened — " A Petition in behalf of the Inlmbitants of Hancock humbly shews that we have been at i>ains and cost to lind the Centor of our town in Order to biiild a House for rnblick Worship, but rnfortunatelj' it falls in a TSogfj where it is not possible to biild : and altho we have Meetings Called Keppitedly for that pm-pos : J'et we Cannot all Am^'c where to move it to lind the (iround that will be moste Suitable and Con- \rnirnl: Whercfor we pray that your Honors would appoint a Committy of thre(! I'cisons out of towns adjacent that is not Interested for the porpos afore said as we have agreed to abide the .Judgement of S'l Comitly and pay the Cost. And your Pcttionars as in Duty bound will ever pray "Hancock, .Teny j'" 20'i' 17S5 .James Dincan j A Committy Seth Hai>lev i for Hancock " In response to this petition a committee was appointed in tlic House of Representatives, Feb. 10, 1785, consisting of John Dun- can, Capt Levi Spaukling, and Dr. John Young. It does not appear that this controversy in regard to the proper place upon which to build the meeting-house, although continued for five years, ])roduced any ill-feeling in the town. When it was apparent that they could not agree, they wei-e willing that others should decide for them, and the decision was clieerfully accepted, and the question settled for all time. At the annual meeting in March an article in regard to a certain road was passed "in the negative, till the meeting-house place is agreed on." The first Tuesday in May was designated as the time for the court's committee to meet. £15 were raised for preaching, the meetings to be held at the house of Joseph Simonds between the 1st of May and the middle of October; James Duncan, Seth Hadley, and Fhineas Ames com- mittee to procure preaching. At an adjourned meeting, March 22d, it was voted "that the Court's Committee be Entertained at James Duncan's." In order that the question in regard to the center might be settled fairly, the meeting was adjourned "till tuesday, the third day of may next at 8 "clock in the forenoon." At this meeting (March 22d) Peter Warren and James Duncan were appointed a committee to gather up the records and transcribe them into the new book that had been purchased for that purpose. Several committees had been appointed for this work, but they had neglected to do it. At a subsequent meeting, this committee was given full power to make such alterations as they saw fit. Without 96 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. doubt, the alterations were verbal. The records were probably in a chaotic state, and Mr. Warren was apjjarently the only man in town who was qualified to arrange them properly. We insert his autograph here : — oyrr C The "Courts Committee" reported as follows: — " STATE OF NEW HAMPRE j pj ,j,cocK May ye 3^ 1785 Hillsborough countv ' " Your committee appointed to fix on tlie place for building a Meting house in said Hancock having meet and viewed the Ground & heard the pleas beg leave to Report — that the place Agreed upon for the aforesaid porposs is on the plain at the South End of noraway Pond so called there marked out and shown to the Inhab- itants wliich is submitted John Duncan Levi Spaulding Jo: YoirNG" Another important event transpired on this third day of May. The town-meeting convened at eight o'clock in the morning, and immediately adjourned until three o'clock in the afternoon. It is not to be supposed that during the intervening hours the voters were idle, or that they returned to their homes. Non-resident land owners, as a class, were not any too popular at that time, as a petition sent to the General Court on the 16th of May will show. One man, however, then a non-resident, but after- wards a citizen of the town, was an exception. James Hosley, without doubt, was present. How much influence he might have had in settling the question of the day we can only infer from the action of the town when the voters came together in the afternoon ; it was then " Yoted^ That James Duncan, Joseph Dodge, and John Foster be a committee to meet with Deacon Hosley upon the com- mon and consult with him how much land will be suflicient for said common which the Deacon purposed to make a present of to the town." This present of Deacon Hosley was formally accepted by the town Nov. 25, 1785. The deed of the land was given Dec. 30th of ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 97 the sainc year, but was not recorded until April, 179"2. A certified copy of the deed is given in this })lace : — "Town Dickk, Kntkukd Aimjil, 17i)-2. " Know all men by tlicsc presents that I James Iloslcy of New Ipswich in the County of Hillsborough anil State of Xew Hampshire Gent-" " In consideration of the Town of Hancock's being pleased to agree upon a plat to set a Meetinghouse on, upon my Land and for diverse other good causes and consid- erations I do hereby give grant and convey unto the Town of Hancock for the fol- lowing purposes (viz) for a convenient Common about said Meetinghouse for sta- bling of Horses on the Sabbath— for to build Houses on for people to asemble in upon Sabbath day— noons for a Burying yard and Training Field— for Roads &c— or for any other necessary publick use at the Direction ot the Town, and for no other purposes a certain piece of Land situate around said Meetinghouse place to extend east of the ^leetinghouse six i-ods to a line running North and South from the top of the saiuly or pine Ilili to the North line of the J^ott (provided the Meetinghouse shall stand where the Courts Committee appointed), thence Westwardly on the line between the second and third Ranges to tin; top of the great sandy Hill, thence Southwardly and Eastwardly to the first mentioned line suposed to be about six or seven Acres —be the same more or less — " To have and to hold the said granted premises for the foregoing purposes and no other— to them their heirs &c for ever, and I do covenant with the said Town that I am Lawfully seized in fee of the premises— that they arc free of all incum- berances— that I have good right to give and convey the same as aforesaid and that I win warrant and defend the same to the said Town against the Lawful Claims and demands of all persons Claiming by for or under me my h(!irs or Assigns &(i In witness whereof I have liereuuto set my hand and seal the thirtieth daj- of December A. D. 17S5 — " Signed sealed & Delivered in pres- r^^ cuts of— Joseph Douue ' Hugh Okk Edmonu Davis " Coppy Attest — "Ja>ies Hosley Town-Clerk " June IS, 1798 In concideration that the bounds of the land contained in the within Deed not being particularly fixed and some part liable to be disputed we have this day fixed them as follows viz the line running north & south to be six rods from the most easterly part of the Meetinghouse thence westerly betwixt N" two anil N" three to a stake and stones at the turn of the of tlie great hill— thence southerly to the Southwest corner of Burying yard as the fence now stands— thence easterly to a stake and stones at the turn of the hill a little west of south from the Meetinghouse— thence easterly till it intersects to tlie said north and south line as nt-ar the northwest corner of the school house where it now stands as may be — "JAMES HOSLEV " We give in this place Mr. Hosley's statement in regard to the change that was subsequently made in the boundary of the com- mon; as we have a certified copy of the deed and also a certified copy of the change in the boundary, in Mr. Hosley's own hand- writing, no doubt can ever be entertained in regard to it. " August, iso^. " TJiis may Certifly whom it may concern, that when I the subscriber disposed of the land on the north and south sides of the road leading from the Meeting house 7 /€H^7'ri^ J^^^^^^^^f^ 98 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. to the west line of the land belonging to Lt. Joseph Symonds, I then reserved four rods wide for a road & that after that time the Town gave Samuel Hosley a piece of Land north of the stables (which then belonged to the Common, I gave them) in ex- change for enough more to make said road six rods wide where it joins the Com- mon at six rods east of the Meetinghouse so that said road ought ever to be con- sidered as six loads wide at six rods distance from the Meetinghouse and four at said symonds line any deed bargain or conveyance to the contrary notwithstanding " test Samuel Hosley JAMES HOSLEY Henky Prentice " Petition for Authority to Levy a Tax to Build a Meeting-house, 1785. " State of New Hampre j to the Honorable the Sennet & House of Representatives Hillsborough County ' in general Court Convened — " A Petition in behalf of the Inhabitants of Hancock Humbly Shews : that s* Han- cock was not Granted to any number of persons as other towns in this State have Been nor aney Lands Given for aney ijublick Use but a Great part of the land in s* town is owned by non Residents the most of whome lives in the massachusetts who do not incline to Sell or Settle there lands : so long as they find them advancing by our labour: whilest all the burthing of Roads &c, layeth heavy on the oppressed in- habitants & Whereas other towns in the same sittuation have Upon applycation been Relieved, which incorigeth us to hope that we will not be worse Used than other subjects wherefor we pray that your honors would Grant us a small tax on all the Land in s* Hancock for the sole purpose of bulding a house for Publick Wor- ship, and your petitioners as in Duty Bound will Ever Pray " Hancock may y* IG* 1785 Setii Hadley The foregoing was granted by an act passed Nov. 4, 1785: — " State of j In the year of our Lord one thousand seven New HAMPSHIRE — ' Hundred and Eighty Five. " AN ACT impowering the selectmen of Hancock to assess the lands in s'l Hancock for the purpose of building a meeting hftuse in s'i Hancock. " Wliereas a petition has been presented to the General Court in behalf of the In- habitants of s'^ Hancock in the County of Hillsborough and state aforesaid requesting that a tax may be laid on all the lands of s* Hancock for the sole purpose of building a Meeting House in s^ town of Hancock for Reasons mentioned in s^ petition and public notice being given to all persons concerned to make objections if any they had to the contrary, and the s* petitioners being heard thereon and the prayer thereof being reasonable and Just. " Be it therefore Enacted by the Senate & House of Representatives in General "Court Convened that the selectmen for the town of Hancock afores* be impowered and they are hereby impowered to assess the Land in s'l Hancock at the rate of one penny for each Acre of Land in s^ Hancock, and the Collector or Collectors of s* Hancock be impowered to lay and collect the same and to pay it to the selectmen of s Town' at one penny an Acre for the term ot throe yeai-s.- But in s'' Act there appears liberty for the whole thereof to be paid in Certificates.- which liberty must of Necessaty prevent our Building at present for we Cannot purchase one article for Building with them so as to answer our purpose — we therefore pray the Honorable Court to take our Case into there Consideration and reverse that clause of said Act which has respect to said Tax being paid in Cer- tificates and Order it to be paid in hard IMoney Grain and Lumber, or some other way to Answer our puriiose, as they in their wistlom shall see meet, and your Petion- ers in duty bound shall ever pray. "ILvxcocK April-iO, 17S7 Edmond Davis j Selectmen Samuel Gates j of " Hon''"' the General Court Oliver Lawrence ) Hancock " This {)etition seems to have been a reasonable one, but it was dismissed. In July it Avas " Voted, That the Town Inhabitants may pay their part of the meeting house Rate in Rye, to have one Bushel equal to 8/4 in Certificates — or in Lumber equivalent thereto." Edmond Davis, Robert Duncan, David Hubbard, and Asa Davis were appointed "to lead the congregation in singing for the present"; James Hosley and Robert Duncan to "read the Psalm for the present." Aug. 27th. It was decided to have the meeting-house forty-two feet wide, fifty-five feet long, and twenty-six feet high between joints ; the second year's meeting-house tax to be ])aid by residents with I've, at eight shillings and four pence for five pecks. Sept. 24th. All former votes respecting the dimensions of the meeting-house were reconsidered, and it was decided that the house be forty-five feet wide and sixty feet long, with porches a* the ends. As an indication that now they meant to prosecute the work, it was voted that the frame be let out to the lowest biointed a committee to provide ropes and blocks for raising, and hr'mg them to town. It was voted to invite Rev. Mr. Paige, Mr. Anon, Mr. Goodridge, and Mr, Foster to attend the raising. It was decided that the important event take place on the sixteenth of September. " Voted, To raise with Ginns." Elijah Washburn, Aaron Parker, John Brooks, and Salmon Wood were appointed a committee to invite the raisers. Fifty men were to be invited. Thomas Spaulding was to make the giuns. Aaron Parker, Joseph Simonds, and James Davis each bid off the making of two hundred pins. Sept. 7th. Chose Robert Duncan, Samuel Gates, Seth Hadley, Enos Knight, and James Davis a committee to provide for the "raisers." Seth Hadley, Abner Whitcomb, Lieutenant Dodge, Lieutenant Davis, Captain Cummins, and James Duncan were chosen a committee " to take care of and Deal out the liquor " ; the above committee were instructed " to pi'ovide half a hundred shugar, two Barrells Beer, and all needfull vesals for holding and earring drink." Captain Morrison, Esquire Hosley, and Phineas Ames were instructed to provide ginnpoles. Voted, That " every man in Town meet at the senter on tuesday the fifteenth day of Sept., in order to carry on the lumber, and have three shillings for the Day." It was decided that the house be underpinned with stone one foot high, and the rest with timber. Without doubt the meeting-house was duly raised on the six- teenth day of September, and now the great })roblem was to cover it, for it will be remembered that Mr. Spaulding's contract was simply to furnish the lumber for the frame. Sept. 21st, it was " voted to board and shingle the meeting-house this fall." Voted, " To Except of the meeting-house fraim." Moses Dennis was instructed to purchase thirty thousand shingle, nails, twelve thousand board nails, and "one thousand Double Tens, Ditto Brads." 106 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Sept. 30th. Seth Had ley was directed to bring up the nails. James Duncan, James Davis, and Samuel Gates were appointed a committee to consult with the owners of land, in order to have a wider road across the plain east of the meeting-house. Rye taken in payment of taxes was valued at eight shillings and four pence per bushel. £24 were raised in rye to buy nails and pay workmen. Edmond Davis was to get bark to cover the roof under the shingles. Nov. 25th. Chose Samuel Gates and Robert Duncan a com- mittee to perambulate the west line of the town with Packerfield committee, if called for lawfully. ^^ Voted, To pay Mr. Page as the com agreed." " Voted, Tliat the com'*^ engage Mr. Page for four Sabbathes next spring, and longer if they like him." Feb. 8, 1790. " Votted, That the town is dissatisfied with what is dun towards Boarding the meeting house, and that- the selectmen notify Mr. Boynton to atend our march meeting." March 8th. " Voted, To sell the Pew ground at Vendue to finish the meeting house, the pews to be built for the purchasers." James Hosley, David Ames, Thomas Spaulding, John Foster, and Seth Hadley were appointed a committee to draw a plan for the pews and seats in the meeting-house. Seth Hadley, James Duncan, and William Boutell were ap- pointed a committee to settle with Mr. Boynton, " for the work he has done." Those who had not hauled their part of stone for underpinning the meeting-house, were to be given until the time of the next meeting to do it, and then if not done, they were to be taxed. Seth Hadley and Salmon Wood were appointed a committee to procure twelve days' preaching. Tiie boarding of the minister and his horse was bid off by James Davis, at six shillings per week. £100 were raised to repair roads ; men's wages to be three shillings per day, eight hours to be reckoned as a day's work. Voted, To exchange Mr. Jameson's tax in this town for Mr. Orr's tax in Antrim. There were several persons who desired to have their taxes abated. Robert Wyley's taxes in all lists unpaid were abated, and he was not to be taxed again till further order. Jonathan Bailey was not so fortunate, his request was refused ; but to several others the prayer was granted. These requests for abatement of taxes show ANNALS OK THE TOWN. 107 that many of tlie settlers Avere hard pressed for money, and the fact that so many were excused indicates that there was a disposi- tion to help the unfortunate. March '2'2d. It was " voted to exchange a piece of land with Samuel Hosley, agreeable to his jiroposal, and give him a dollar of his Highway rate for clearing said land." A note inserted here in the records by a later hand gives this information : " The Towns Common to go from Mr. Paiges stable to a pine Tree near the pond." " Voted, To give Thomas Spaulding six pounds in Rye at four shillings a Bushel, to be paid next fall in order to make him good about the meetinghouse fraim." '■^ Voted, To hold the publick meetings at the meeting house this year." " Voted, To take the covering of the meeting house out of Thomas Boynton's hands." James Davis, Seth Had ley, and John Foster were appointed a committee to get the meeting-house covered and the lower floor laid. James Duncan, James Hosley, Elijah Washburn, Seth Had- ley, and John Foster were appointed to draw up articles of sale for venduing the pews in the meeting-house. April 1st. " Voted, That the Treasurer Issue extents against the Constables for the penny acre Tax, unless prevented by being paid by the first of next May. " Voted, That the selectmen sell the state note and the certificates that belong to the Town at discretion the best way they can." " Voted, To raise sixty pounds to pay the Towns debts, one half to be paid the first of next June, the other half next fall." " Voted, The selectmen do as they think best with respect to the Land Taxed to non-residents, and sold to pay said taxes." The above votes give us a little light concerning the financial difficulties under which the town labored at that time. It was almost imjjossible to collect taxes, for the simple reason that but little money was in circulation. Non-resident land owners were looked after with especial care. The state appointed a special receiver of non-resident taxes. This office was held in 1783 by Thomas Odiorne, of Exeter. In a copy of the Independent Chronicle and Universal Advertiser, dated Jan. 1, 1784, Mr. Odiorne notifies non-resident owners of land in twenty- nine towns in New Hampshire, including Hancock, that their lands 108 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. are taxed, and if said taxes are not paid within eight weeks, either to the collectors or the subscriber, their lands will be advertised for sale, John Foster, David Ames, Seth Hadley, Nathaniel Davidson, Sampson Tuttle, James Duncan, and Lemuel Lakin were ap- pointed a committee "to take several plans laid before the town and form one established plan for the pews and scats in the meet- ing-house." " J^oted, To accept the following plans and articles of sale, and that each man biding of a pew write his name and No. in pew, and sign his Bid." Through the courtesy of Mr. A. E. Martin, of South Framingham, who has kindly drawn, on a scale suitable for this book, a fac-simile of this plan, we are able to give it to our patrons. We find the oi'iginal plan in the book of records, certified to by James Hosley, town clerk, so we deem it trustworthy. The names of the owners of the pews and the numbers of the pews^ we take from the same source. As this is the only vestige of the old meeting-house that cost our fathers so much to build that remains, and as from this plan we can learn exactly where the different families sat in church in that early time, we deem it of sufiicient value to give it the space we do. 1 The numbers in the plan are made to correspond with the numbers here given connection with their names : — 1. MIXISTER. '2. J.^JMKS DrxcAX. Xo. 5. 8. EDWAHU Sl-AILDIXCi. No. 13. 4. James llosLF.Y. Xo. 21. .i. .James smith, Jr. Xo. IS. 6. Elijah Davis. Xo. 33. 7. Lemuel Lakix. Xo. 36. 8. Eleazar Ames. Xo. 22. 9. KOBART Clarke. Xo. 20. 10. William Brooks. Xo. 31. 11. Joseph Dodge. Xo. 32. 12. Ezekiel Shattcck. Xo. 28. 13. Levi Priest. Xo. 37. 14. Enos Kxight. Xo. 16. 15. Joseph Hills. Xo. 25. 16. Abijah IIadlev. Xo. 3. 17. TlMdlllv MiMiKs. Xo. 17. 18. Mosi> l>i NM-. No. 8. 19. Elm Ml \\ \-iii'.rRX. Xo. 30. 20. ,Jami> I)i i . \o. 12. 21. SAL-Mns W \\\VKU. No. li. 23. Mosi;> Mui:ki-on. Xo. 1). 24. Olivi.i: Lwv i:i vri-:. Xo. 27. 25. EOMiiM' |)\\i>. Xo. 38. 20. PniM \- \Mi -. Xo. 1. 27. Bezai.ii.l ^i \ri.l>lXG. Xo. 29 28. collixs w hittemore. xo-. 3^ 29. Samuel Gates. Xo. 35. 30. John Brooks. Xo. 39. Thomas .Toxes. Xo. 4. J()>i:iit >nii.xi)s. Xo. 7. Jami^ I'v\ k. Xo. 11. ]>\MI I. KlMI-.VLI,. No. 10. Si; I II llAi.i.KY. Xo. 14. Ja( on 11 MU.KV. Xo. 26. John Wiiikomb. No. 24. Wili.ia:« Boutell. Xo. 23. Joseph Wasiiburx. Xo. 15. SiMEOX LAKrx. Xo. 0. Jasox Ware. Xo. 14. TiiiiM \< Junes. No. 17. .iMliN I,,-. 111;. No. 19. Sam I I I, II0..1.KY. No. 15. M()-i.~ Mi.KitlLL. X0.3. >AMI II. ( KMSS. No. 5. rill 1; < I M MINGS. No. 7. .Ion \^ I. \KiN. No. 12. I>\\ in AMIS. No. 1. John KoWiKS. No. 11. James Hills. No. 13. riiiXKAs Ames. No. 2. I'ETEi: I'lTXAM. No. 4. Samuel Tor^el. Xo. 8. .91TEP11EX Wooi>. Xo. 18. Aarox Parker. Xo. 16. Thom.\s McMaster. Xo. 10. David Hoslet. No. 6. Plan of Perns on the Uomep Floor. Tculfit 3% 33 34^ JO n 27 %% 1% IH- lb 13 IS n %i ^H- 27 %% zs 30 /8 If %o 7.^ %(, 3/ v?v<- ^^ 37 38 37 ^0 Plan of Petxjs in the Gallery. ^1 • ^7 H-7. s% ^S 5-7 H^H ^^ HS J-lT ^ j-y ^7 4^g ^f >ro vT/ J"^. J-J 110 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIKE. "Articles of Sale— as follows (viz) the pews to be sold at publick Vendue to tlie highest Bidder— the pews to be Xumbered by the Bid (viz) the first pews bid of to be the first Number- and so on,— each man purchasing a pew to give good security for itr— to pay one Dollar in Cash in two months- one-third of the remainder in Six months— one dollar of whichtobe in Cash, — one-third in eighteen months— one dollar to be in Cash on the lower pews,— and four Shillings in Cash at each term on the Gal- lery pews,— the other third in two years and six months,— what is not mentioned to be paid in Cash; to be paid in Good merchantable Rye at four shillings a Bushel— or Neat Cattle equal thereto,— one shilling to be a bid— each man biding of a pew to abide his bid, or forfeit twenty shillings to be recovered in six months after it is bid of, in any Court proper to try the same— each man to make his pitch on his pew in ten minutes from the time it is struck of— the Town to Choose a Com'*" to give and take securities— each man purchasing to have a good title when his pew is paid for. James Hoslev 1 - JoHN Foster 1 Comitee Jajies Duxcan t to form Seth Hadley 1 Articles. Elijah Washburn J " Voted, To reserve the pew at the left hand of the Pulpit stairs for a ministerial pew." James Duncan, James Hosley, and Seth Hadley committee to take and give securities for the pews. " Voted, That the selectmen provide Liquors on the Town's Cost for the Vendue." James Duncan was appointed "Vendue master." The object in view in selling the pews was to raise money to finish the house, but it was decided that no money should be paid back, even if there were a surplus. The pews were all sold, each man signing his name to his bid. What influence the liquor had the records do not show, but some of the pews sold came back into the hands of the town. The committee having the finishing of the meeting-house in charge were instructed to get it clapboarded "next fall." May 4th. The third article in the warrant for this meeting was "To determine wdiat to do respecting the offers made the Town by his Excellency, John Hancock, Esq." It was decided to send James Hosley to Boston " to see what we can obtain toward finishing the meeting-house and settling a minister." Mr. Hosley was instructed to apply to Governor Hancock for one or two lots of land, as he shall think best for the town, and to return their united thanks for all favors. David Ames, Jacob Hadley, and James Davis were appointed a committee to provide for the finish- ing of the meeting-house. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. Ill Those who had bid oif pews and furnished bondsmen to the satis- faction of the committee, were to receive warrantee deeds for the same ; others to take the notes of tlie town for security, " till their ])c'ws are paid for." Aug. 'Iblh. " Voted, To hire Mr. Paige to preach four Sabbaths in addition to what he is now hired for." The selectmen were instructed to call a town-meeting to extend a call to Mr. Paige to settle in the gospel ministry, the meeting to be in the first week in November. Jacob Iladley, James Ilosley, Jon- athan Sawyer, Oliver Lawrence, Daniel Kimball, Samuel Gates, Seth Hadley, James Duncan, Robert Duncan, and Nathaniel Davidson were appointed a committee to form articles for a call, and report at the next meeting. Oct. 5th. A call was extended to Mr. Paige at this meeting to settle in town as a gospel minister. The vote was as follows : yeas 55, nays 2, 14 not voting. The call, as repoi'ted by the committee and accepted by the town, was based on the following terms : "One hun- dred and twenty pounds settlement to be ))aid to the said Mr. Reed Paige (provided he does accept of our call), in the following man- ner (viz) one-third in six months after his ordination; one-third in eighteen months, and the other third in two years and six months after said ordination — and for his sallery voted sixty pounds at first and at the expiration of four years to rise to sixty-five ])Ounds, and at the expiration of seven years from said Ordination to rise to sev- enty pounds, and so continue and be paid yearly so long as he shall continue to be our minister, and labors for us in that ofiice."^ James Hosley, Eobert Duncan, Seth Hadley, Samuel Gates, and James Duncan were appointed a committee to present Mr. Paige the |)roceedings of the town. Mr. Paige's reply, dated May 7, 1791, we give in this place: — "To tlic (,'luirch of Clirist and othc^r inluibitants in tin; Town of Hancock State of New Hampshire Greeting.— " Men, Brethren and Fathers: It having pleased the Supreani liuler of tlio l^niversc who exercises a governing providence over tlie works of his liands, & who is ever mindful of his intelligent creatures to dispose you to use your endeavours to obtain the settlement of a Gospel minister among you ; and as both the Church & Town after having heard me labour in word and doctrine, have severally seen cause to present me with an invitation to settle among you in the important and arduous work of the Gospel ministry— I have therefore endeavoured to make this a most serious solemn & prayerful consideration. To negative your invitation without having clear and 1 By a subsequent vote of the town (April 10, 1701), the words "and labors for us in that oface " were blotted out. 112 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. sufflcient reasons in nay own mind, or to answer in the affirmative without being con- vinced it is duty to tarry would eitlaer of tliem appear and be really ineonsistant with my profession as a follower of Christ — I have therefore endeavoured impartially to collect and examine the various arguments on both sides, that I might know my duty — at times the arguments on the one side would preponderate, at times the other side, and sometimes they would appear equal. These have held my mind in long suspence— But considering the union of the Church and Town — considering your apparent, and I would sincerely ti-ust real attachment to me, I have after seeking to God for direction, finally concluded to accept and hereby do accept of your invitation to settle among you in the arduous and important work of the Gospel Ministry, upon the conditions as they now stand specified in the call which you have presented me with tills proviso, that I be allowed four Sabbaths annually to visit my friends, or to be devoted to chai-itable purposes and as I have in some measure been Indused to give my answer in the affirmative from this consideration, that if the sallery should upon trial prove inadequate to an honorable support I trust you will make it equal. " And now Fathers and brethren T would sincerelj' ask your prayers for me that I maj' be owned and used bj- the great head of the Church — be enabled and disposed faithfully to discharge my duty towards God and men and if my lot should by God be cast among you we may live together in peace and amity & be blessings to each other— " And finally may heavens blessings descend and rest upon this Church and Town, may saints be sanctified more and more — and may sinners hasten to the only ark of safety which are one great design of the Gospel Ministry. " With sentiments of respect and esteem I subscribe mj-self your sincere friend & well wisher— "Hancock May 7th 1791." REED PAIGE. Nov. 23d. From the warrant calling this meeting, it appears that grain and cattle were taken in payment of taxes and for pews. After choosing the moderator, the meeting immediately adjourned to the house of David Ames. Probably the meeting-house was not yet fit for use in cold weather, " Voted, That those persons who have not given security for the pews they bid of have till the 2 day of next December to give secur- ity in and pay the hard money thereon." Mr. Foster was appointed to appraise the cattle paid in for pews and deliver them to David Ames. Thomas Jones and Thomas May were appointed to dig and pile stones for the underpinning of the meeting-house. Dec. 2d. Time for giving security for pews extended to the sec- ond Wednesday in the month. Then all pews not settled for to be sold again. " Voted, To finish the meeting-house, with the exception of paint- ing, by the first of October, 1792." Mr. Gates agreed to board Mr. Paige on his return, for seven shillings and two pence per week. March 12, 1791. £100 raised, to be worked out on the roads. Men's wages to be three shillings per day until the middle of Octo- ANNALS^OF THE TOWN. 113 ber; after that time two shillings. £80 raised to defray town charges. There was some question about the line between this town and Feterboro', and the selectmen were directed to go to Peterboro' and get a copy of "their Charter and take advice of Judge Dana thereon." March 29th. "The Towns of Deering, Antrim & Hancock met in Town meeting at the House of Mr. Ebenezer Kimball in Antrim and made choice of John Duncan Esq, to Represent the several Towns in General Court the present year." Mr. Cochrane states that the voters of the above-mentioned towns met at Mr. Kimball's, on the 8th of August, and chose Daniel Nichols delegate to the "Convention of 1792." In regard to that convention, our records simply show that on May 7, 1792, "The Town met and voted on the amendments of the Constitution." How the town voted we are not informed. April 19, 1791. " Voted, That the Town buy a Burying Cloth." " Yoted, To have Thomas McMasters lead the Congregation in Singing." June 7th. The answer that had been received from Mr. Paige to the invitation that had been given him to settle in the town as a gospel minister, was accepted, and the third Wednesday of Septem- ber designated as the time for his ordination. James Davis was engaged to provide for and entertain the coun- cil for £6, the money to be paid in advance, Sept. 1st. James Davis was engaged to prepare a staging to use on the day of ordination, and make good the damage that should be done to the windows and breast-work for twelve shillings. The several surveyors of highways were directed to come out with the men in their districts, the next Thursday, and clear the common round the meeting-house. Oct. 18th. Rev. Mr. Paige, James Hosley, and Lieutenant Davis were instructed to send a letter to Governor Hancock, setting forth the circumstances of the town, and |»raying for a lot of land for Mr. Paige to settle on. " Voted, That James Duncan seed the land that is cleared on the Lott prepared for Mr. Paige to settle on." '•'•Voted, To paint the M. H. next spring — and that Mr. Foster and Lieut Davis get it done." " Voted, To raise twenty four pounds for the foregoing jiurpose 114 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. and that the people have liberty to pay flax seed to Lieut Davis at 3/6'' per Bushel towards the same." The selectmen were instructed to get the meeting-house under- pinned. Jan. "26, 1792. The demands against the town were so urgent that the money raised to paint the meeting-house was used to satisfy those demands. March 20th. The voters of the towns of Antrim, Deering, and Hancock met at the house of Capt. Seth Hadley, and again made choice of John Duncan for representative. March 12th. The pew-holders were requested to wait until June, 1793, for their pews to be built. March 29th. " Voted, That the selectmen pursue the best method they are capable of to obtain the Taxes now due from the Town from Constable Hubbard." (This had been of several years' standing.) *^ Voted, to give the Rev'd Reed paige full liberty to have work done on the ministerial Lott so called and defend him against all damages, and that if the Town do not obtain said lott for him be- fore the first of August next, then the Town shall give hira a Bond for a deed at the appraisal of a Committee of disinterested men, but if the Town shall be informed from the Governor by the middle of May next that they can not have said lott then Mr. Paige gives up the note." Aug. 27th. The warrant for this meeting indicates that on the 20th and 21st of June, this year, special acts had been passed in regard to the choosing of members of congress and presidential electors. They were to meet at this time and vote, and also to meet again on the twelfth day of November " to fill up any va- cancy that may happen in the choice, either of Electors or Repre- sentatives." The number of representatives had been increased to four. All were chosen at large, as had been the case in the pre- ceding elections. There was no division on the subject in the town ; all voted one way. The highest number of votes cast was twenty-nine, the lowest number twenty-five. At the November meeting, one representative and six electors were voted for ; only eleven votes cast for any one candidate, three candidates receiving but ten each. At this August meeting the town again voted on the constitutional amendments; seven voted for them, and four voted against them. Mr. Paige was made an agent for the town to settle the matter in ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 115 regard to the ministerial lot. Ho was directed to call on Esquire Fcssenden, and if need be, Governor Hancock himself, that the whole question might be adjusted, and he was to return the thanks of the town for all favors. Oct. loth. Samuel Hosley licensed as a tavern-keeper for one year. Elijah Washburn was also licensed as a tavern-keeper for one year, from the 12th of December. Daniel Morse was approved as a retailer of spirituous liquors, and licensed for the same for eight months from Oct. 1, 1792. Jan. 21, 1793. Mr. Paige was continued as agent in behalf of the town in the matter of a ministerial lot. March 11th, Aaron Parker, David Barker, and Nicholas Law- rence were chosen to keep dogs out of the meeting-house. After recording certain votes in regard to the schools, the town- clerk makes this important entry: "Several votes then passed respecting school districts that appear not to amount to any thing." " Voted, to build a work house for the town's poor and that Edraond Davis be master of said house." John Clark was invited to lead in singing, the regulation of the singing to be left with the singers. Thomas Jones was engaged to take care of and sweep the meeting-house one year for six shil- lings six pence. Samuel Gordon was licensed to keep a tavern for one year from May 18, 1798. Daniel Morse was approved as a tavern-keeper, and licensed to sell spirituous liquors in any quantity whatever, for the term of six months from May 18, 1798. COI'V Ol' TliK J.VVKNTOKV OK 17!);?. " No. of Polls from eighteen to seventy years of age 1.V2 No. of acres of < )rchurding 0 No. of acres of arrable or Tillage I.;ui No. of Horses and Mares 32 No. of Oxen 96 No. of Cows m.' No. of Horses and Cattle three years old 114 No. of Horses and Cattle two years old 91 No. of Horses and Cattle one year old 121 Yearlj^ Rent of Mills repairs being deducted £."> Sum total of the Value of all Buildings and Real Kstate owned by the Inhabitants l!t,")0 Sum total of the value of all Real Kstate not f)wiie(l by the Inhabi- tants 8<;.>— 10 Sum total of the Value of stock in Trade Sum total of money on hand or on Interest " 116 HISTOKT OF HAXCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The foregoing inventory is returned by Samuel Gates and Aaron Parker, selectmen, May 29, 1793, as taten April 1, 1793, and at- tested by James Hosley, town clerk, and sworn before James Hos- ley, justice of the j^eace. May 13th. Four new pews were sold in the meeting-house; said pews were to be two inches narrower then the pews behind them. The four peAvs were bid off by Elijah Washburn, Lemuel Lakin, Samuel Cross, and Enos Knight. Permission was given to those who owed for pews to pay in rye and stock, if paid before June 1st, otherwise they must pay cash. Capt. John Cumings was to be relieved from paying the minis- ter's tax this year. Voted, To receive Mr. Joseph Putnam of Society Land as an inhabitant "provided the General Court shall concur therewith." Mr. Putnam petitioned to be annexed to Hancock in the follow- ing words, viz. : — " to the Legeslature of the State of Xew hamp" in general Court Convened at Concord on the first wensday of June 1793 " the petition of Joseph Putnam of the Society land in the County of Hillsborough humhly shews that your petitionar lives Remote from any neighbour in Said Society and a great part of his land lays in Hancock and he attends publick worship there and owns a pue in the Meeting house and cannot conveniently be foyned to any other Society and now pays taxes for a great part of his Interest there— Where- fore your petitioner prays your honners that he with the whole of his Interest be disauexed from the Said Society where they injoy no privileges and anexed to the town of Hancock and as in dutty will ever pray JOSEPH PUTNAM " " Voted, to have the Deacons' seat made five inches wider pro- vided the said Deacons will be at the cost thereof." Voted, To give Mr. Paige a bond for a deed of the ministerial land so called, at the appraisal of the selectmen, and at the end of one year from the next September he was to receive a deed of the land. July 1st. " Voted, that the meeting house com. call upon John Kimball to finish his work on the M. H. according to bargain, or to prosecute him for neglect." Voted, That the selectmen be continued a committee to complete the underpinning of the meeting-house. Andrew Seaton was approbated as a suitable person to sell spirituous liquors for one year from July 13, 1793. Oct. 29th. Voted, To paint the meeting-house next spring. The ground work on the outside to be white, and the roof to be Spanish brown. William Boutell and Samuel Gordon, committee. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 117 Samuel Hosley licensed as a tavern-keeper for six months from Dec. 17, 1703. " State of ^ew Hampshike •• In the year of Om- J.ord One thousand seven hnndroil and Ninety I'onr — " AX ACT to set of Joseph Putnam from the Societj- I^and so called and incoi-po- ratc him and his Estate with the Town of Hancock — " Whereas Joseph Putnam of the Society Land so called in the County of Hills- horough hath presented a petition to the General Court setting forth that he labors under many inconveniencies by reason of his Lands lying in and being subject to bo Taxed in ditferent places, and praying that ho with liis Estates may be set of and In- corporated with the Town of Hancock — and no Objection being made and the prayer appearing reasonable — Therefore ' " Be it Enacted by the senate and House of Kepresentativcs in General Court Convened that the said Joseph Putnam together with his Estate which is bounded as follows to wit. Beginning at the soutli west corner of said Putnams Land on the line of Hancock and running East twenty five rods to the south east corner of said Putnams Land being a Tree marked thence north about three hundred i-ods to llie Hiver from thence by the line of said Hancock to the first mentioned bounds be and is hereby set of to and incorporated with the said Town of Hancock and that in future the said Putnam sliall be considered as belonging to said Hancock any Law usage or custom to the contrary notwitlistaudiug.= " State of New Hampshire " In the House of Keprcsentativcs Jan. 15, 1794 " The foregoing Bill having had thi-ee several readings passed to be Enacted " Sent up for Concurrence NATHl PEABODY speaker " In senate the same day this Bill having been read a third time Voted that the same be enacted ABIEL FOSTER President of the senate. " Approved 16th Jan' 1794 JOSIAH BARTLETT. " A True Coppy Nathl Parker Dep^ secy " Coppy Attest James Hoslet Town Clerk " March 10, 1794. Stephen Wood and John Morrison were chosen "Dogreaves." The town voted this year "to choose our own Representative." Previous to this time it had been classed with Deering and Antrim, £100 were raised to be worked out on the roads as usual, and £60 to be worked out on the county and other extraordinary roads. "The selectmen, Capt. Cummings and Sani])son Tuttle were ap- pointed a special com. to inspect the Coimty and other extraor- dinary roads and to call upon the several surveyors in the town to work out their respective jiroportions at the time and places that they shall think proper." > The fact that Hancock would now be obliged to bear all the expense of building and keopiiig in repair a bridge over the river reconciled Mr. Putnam's "Society Land " Irii-mN Tn tlii- In--. -Miinc iiiMii-c'^ ill iKiiimiiiries appear to have been soon made, by consent of all partii s iiiicir~ii (1. ih. dditctl line in the Bennington corner of the town map indi- cates the bounds of this addition, appi-oximately, when the town map of 1800 was executed. This map was drawn by a distinguished and able land surveyor, in com- pliance with an order from the state, and is undoubtedly accurate. 118 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Each man was to be allowed four pence per hour for his work, and three miles' travel to be considered one hour's work. Nine hours were considered a day's work, and only "one travel" was allowed for one day. Ox work was two shillings and eight pence per day, and the price of carts and plows Avas left to the discretion of the committee. May 5th. At this meeting it was voted to build a pound, which was to be near a large rock on the north side of the road, about fifteen rods from the house of Doctor Kittridge ; said pound was to be of stone, ten rods square on the outside, the walls to be four feet thick at the bottom, and two feet thick at the top, and six feet high, " with a stick of timber three square, fifteen inches wide on each square," with a good gate, lock and key. The building of the pound was bid off by Jonathan Bailey for $14 2s. It was also voted to fence the grave-yard wuth posts and rails, five rails to a length, to contain one acre. Tlie fencing of the grave-yard was bid off by Nicholas Lawrence for |;6. The sixth article of the warrant was, " To see what method they will take to provide Guns for those the Town must provide for." The eighth article was, " To see if they will give a Bounty on Black Birds and any other Creatures that destroy our grain." These articles were passed over. May 5, 1794. Daniel Morse licensed to keep a tavern, etc., for six months. May 28th. Samuel Gordon licensed to keep a tavern, etc., for one year. Mr. Cummings' Certificate. " These certify that the Bearer M' John Cumings of Hancock formerly when living in Hollis used to attend the Baptist meeting and put himself under my min- istry and assisted in my support, and altho. he has removed so far as to I'ender it inconvenient to attend yet still assists towards my suppoit. " ISAIAH PARKER Pastor of the Baptist Church " AprU 9, 179-2. Coppy Attest James Hosley Town Clerk." Copy of a Deed op a Pew in the Meeting-house. " Know all men by these presents that we James Hosley— James Duncan & Seth Hadley a Committee duly appointed by the Town of Hancock in the County of Hills- borough and state of New Hampshire, to give titles to pews in the Meeting house For and in consideration of the sum of seven pounds four shillings paid to said Town by Oliver Lawi-ence of Hancock aforesaid, yeoman. The Receipt whereof we in our capacity do hereby acknowledge, and do by these presents in behalf of said Town Assign and set over to him the said Oliver that pew in the Meeting house in said Han- cock on the Lower floor that was bid off at the Vendue for selling pews by David Ames and gave up to the said Oliver— and bears No 27 on the Towns Book of Records— " To have ami to hold the said pew to hiui the said Oliver Lawrence his heirs and assigns to his and their onlj' use Benefit and Behoof, against the Lawful claims and demands of all other pei-sons as Long as the said House shall remain — In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seal this sixth day of INlarch A. I). 1791 " Signed sealed & delivered in presents ot "Rekd Paige James IIosley % Moses Maush James Duncax | Com"" [r. s] Setii Hadlev ) "Coppy Attest — Jajies IIosley Town Clerk " Aug. 25, 1794. Voted for four members of congress. Seven persons received votes. John Freeman, of Hanover, received 29 votes; Jeremiah Smith, of Peterboro', 33 votes; Nicholas irihiian, of Exeter, 30 votes; S. Sherbourn, of Portsmouth, 2 votes; Timothy Farrar, of New Ipswich, 29 votes; William Gordon, of Amherst, 11 votes, and John Prentice, of Londonderry, 1 vote. " Voted, That if Oliver Laughton shall move into this Town within three months he shall be treated as a Resident in his present Taxes — but if not he shall be considered as a nonresident." Oct. 13th. Two articles in the warrant related to Mr. Paige's lot of land, and an increase of his salary for the previous year, that he might be able to finish his house. The town voted to lend Mr. Paige £30 for two years, without in- terest; also, to give him £80 salary for the future. Sept. 26th. Elijah Washburn licensed and approved to keep a tavern for one year from date. Dec. 8th. It appears that at the August election one member of congress failed of an election, and the voters of the state were per- mitted to choose between Abiel Foster and Pain Wingate to fill that vacancy. Mr. Foster received in Hancock 18 votes, and Mr. Wingate 8 votes. " Voted, That the selectmen be a committee to Erect and superin- tend post guides at their discretion." Feb. 2, 1795. Daniel Morse licensed to sell spirituous liquors for one year from date. Feb. 16th. Andrew Seaton licensed to retail spirituous liquors and keep tavern one year from date. April 20, 1795. " Voted, To pay those who shall now Inlist into the Continental service ten Dollars per month while in actual ser- vice— Including what shall be paid by the United States Exclusive of their ration money — " Voted, To pay them ten Dollars each at any time when they shall be called upon to march — 120 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. " Voted, That they Inlist for two years and no more and hold themselves in constant readiness to march." Feb. 19, 1796. Andrew Seaton licensed as tavern keeper for one year from date. March 14, 1796. Andrew Seaton was ap}Dointed an agent for the town to procure of the heirs of Governor Hancock a deed of the land at this time occupied by Rev. Mr. Paige, or to get information in regard to what terms on wliich the land can be obtained, with full power to give and take securities. Mr. Paige and the selectmen were apuointed to give Mr, Seaton instructions as to how he should proceed. " Voted, Not to pay the orders given by the selectmen for Liquor drank at the time when we raised our men." At a subsequent meet- ing this vote was reconsidered, and it was decided that the town would pay for the liquor. Mr. Paige, Mr. Seaton, Deacon Duncan, Edmond Davis, Samuel Gates, Lieutenant Clark, and Ninian Clark were appointed to regu- late the singing. David Stone agreed to keep the key of the meet- ing-house, open and shut the house when wanted, and sweep the lower floor six times and the gallery three times, for thirteen shil- lings. The hogs in town must have been unusually troublesome at this time, or there was a desire to give certain persons an office, as the following vote will show : " Voled, To Choose more Hogreeves." Amos Baker, Aaron Parker, Cyrus Smith, Deacon Duncan, Esquire Gordon, and Jonathan Sawyer were chosen to fill that office. June 20th. " Voted, 1 To give one half of the front gallery in the center to be appropriated to the use of singers as long as they will make use of it for that purpose. 2 to alter the seates in the center of said gallery for the forementioned use." The work was entrusted to Seth Hadley, Oliver Lawrence, and Andrew Seaton. James Hosley, Jonathan Sawyer, and Timothy Moors were appointed to get the burying-yard cleared. A number of tax-payers had sent in a request to be freed from paying towards the minister's salary ; but the article was passed over, as was also an article that looked towards raising money to pro- cure for the minister a lot of land. Aug. 22d. Voted again for four members of congress. Jere- miah Smith, William Gordon, and Jonathan Freeman each had 33 votes : Abiel Foster had 32 votes, and John Bellows had 1 vote. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 121 Jonatlian Freeman was not elected, and at the election on the 7th of November, the town was permitted to vote for Jonathan Free- man or Peleg Sprague. The i-ecords are incomplete, so we can not give the result. John Taylor Gilman, Oliver Peabody, Robert Moors, Timothy Farrar, Benjamin Bellows, and John Calf were voted for as ])residential electors; number of votes not given. Kev. Mr. Paige was chosen to go to the heirs of Governor Hancock, in behalf of the town, in the room of Mr. Seaton. The town was to pay his cash expenses, and he was to report next March meeting. Nov. 21st. Mr. Williams asks for help of the town. The select- men were instructed to go to his house and inquire into his circum- stances, and do what they might think right till the next March meeting. Lieut. Joseph Simonds was licensed to retail "N. E. rum" for one year from Jan. 19, 1797, and as tavern-keeper for one year from March 15, 1797. March 13, 1797. Andrew Seaton, Jonathan Sawyer, Samuel Gates, Stephen Poor, Oliver Lawrence, Captain Brooks, and James Duncan were appointed to purchase a piece of common land for- merly owned by Phineas Ames, at their discretion, for the town's use. April 27th. Lieutenant Parker was directed to fence the burying- yard as he had agreed, and to have it done by the last of September next. The selectmen were directed to take a deed for the town of the frame and land owned by Mr. Williams, and lease it to him during his and his wife's lifetime. Salmon Wood, John Foster, and Lieutenant Dodge were appointed a committee to cause this frame to be made convenient for the family of Mr. Williams, at the cost of the town. Mr. Williams was at this time about seventy-four years old. He was one of the early settlers, and was much respected ; but he had brought up a large family. Most of his children were then living at their old home in Shirley, Mass. He had a small farm and a house partly finished. He simply desired the town to take what he had and take care of him. The whole transaction shows a good spirit on the part of himself and the town. Other men had been relieved from their taxes, from time to time, and children had been cared for at the town's expense, so Mr. Williams was not really the first man who had been helped. June 1, 1797. Samuel Gordon licensed, etc., for one year from date. 122 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. But few newspapers were in circulation at this time. The Vil- lage Messenger^ published in Amherst, had a limited circulation in town, and E. D. Boylston, Esq., has kindly sent us " items " of news and advertisements that appeared from time to time in that paper and its successor, the Amherst Cabinet. Sept. 12, 1797-, Samuel Gordon and Andrew Seaton had the following advertisement in that paper: "Stop thief! store broken open," with a description of articles taken, and " printers of the state desired to insert it in their useful papers." April 24th, Betty Whitcomb advertised as guardian for John, James, and Sai-ah Whitcomb, all under five years of age, children of her late husband, John Whitcomb, of Hancock. Sept. 4th, Eunice Davis advertised as executor of the will of her late husband, James Davis. It appears that it was a custom that obtained at that time, to make record of advertisements of lost or found property in the town- book. We give one from this same Mrs. Davis, not only as a specimen of the custom of the time, but also as a i-emarkable instance of the intelligence of animals and their love for their homes. Holden is at least forty miles from Hancock. " Advertisemest " Broke in to the Inclosure of the subscriber the 20 of April instant a midling sized mare bearing upon a Chestnut colour with a blaze in her face her two near feet and legs white a natural pacer said mare was formerly owned by Lieu' James Davis of Hancock Deceased, and was put from him to Elnathan Davis of Holden any person to whome said mare may belong may have her by proving property and paying charges,— Said mare is now on my farm " Hancock the 3* of May 1797 EU>JICE DAVIS. " Copy attest James Hosley Town Clerk " We also give some specimens of records made of legal marks of cattle and sheep : — " Collins Whittemore marks his sheep with a swallow's tail cut out of the off Ear " " Aaron Parkers sheep mark is a half penny upon the upper side of the near Ear "— " Richard Heath marks his Cattle and sheep with a hal# Crop on the under side of the off P>ar and a slit on the end of the near Ear "— " David Wood marks his sheep With a hole Puncht Through Each ear and his Cattle a hole through Their off ear "— Jan. 25, 1798. Andrew Seaton approved as a tavern-keeper for one year from date. March 12, 1798. James Hosley, Samuel Gates, Reed Paige, Moses Dennis, Joseph Baker, James Duncan, Jonathan Sawyer, ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 123 John Clark, Elijah Washburn, Lemuel Lakin, Andrew Seaton, Enos Knight, Joseph Symonds, Oliver Lawrence, and Josiah Stone were appointed to take into consideration the Stamp Act, so called, "and make report by way of instructions to our Representative." " Voted, To have Ninian lead our singing on the Sabbath." This formidable committee to instruct our representative con- cerning the Stamp Act, attended to their duties, and made the following report, which was accepted ; and a vote was passed, that it be published in the Village Messenger : — " To Capt William Brooks Sir As you are chosen to represent the inhabitants of tlie Town of Hancock at the General Court in the state of New Hamshirci : We, therefore hereby instruct you to lay before that honorable Body the following — and that you as opportunity may present use your influence with said Court to petition the Congress of the United States to repeal the stamp act so called. " We do not object to the above named act, because we are unwilling to support Government, for we hereby declare our willingness : but we wish it may be sup- ported in such a way that the people may pay in proportion to what they possess, nor do we object to paying a duty on foreign imported articles — especially on the luxuries of life " But we feel objections to the stamp act for the following reasons. " 1 Because we view it as an infringmont upon our natural and civil Rights as there will be many articles which we can not purchase upon ci-cdit without paying for that Right. " 2 Because we fear it will have an unhapy and corrupting influence upon the morals of the people, by opening a door for and ofl'ering temptations to fraudlent conduct. " 3 We feel disagreable at the sight of a law which prohibits a man who is called a free citizen of the United States from purchasing a horse or a yoak of Oxen upon a years credit and securing the pay to the creditor, without his having a duty to pay for that privilege : when the rich who uiore generally have money on hand can pur- chase without pajang any duty. " 4 Because large notes with which the rich more generally transact business do not pay so much upon the dollar, as smaller notes in which the poor more generally deal — a note of twenty dollars will pay one half cent on the dollar: but a note of one thousand dollars will not pay one thirteenth part of a cent on the dollar. — " 5 Because the rich have it in their power to make speedy payment and can diminish three fifths of the duty so far as it concei-ns them " 6 Because if we understand the 2 section of said act, stock holdenof the several Banks have it in their power, by paying one percentum on the annual dividend, to avoid paying in proportion to what must be paid on other notes. " 7 Because many of the country people in order to obtain stamped paper, will be subject to a considerable loss of time, even if a stamp master be appointed in every Town, and if a stampmaster be not appointed in every Town, then they will probably be obliged to purchase at an advanced price or be obliged to ride or seud many miles to obtain said stamped paper. * " 8 In addition to the above we fear it will strike the minds of the people so dis- agreeably as to disaflfect them towards the Government. " We think a sufliciency of objections have been ollered, .iJthough we feel there arc others of some importance. " And with these instructions and for the reasons here mentionetl we Join our prayers to the honorable General Court, that they will in some way, as their wisdom shall direct make use of their power to obtain a repeal of said act." 124 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. April 17, 1798. From the first there had been manifested on the part of several individuals a disinclination to assist "in the support of Rev. Mr, Paige. This uneasiness increased, rather than dimin- ished. At the town-meeting called at this date the second article was " to see if the Town will refer the action brought against them by John Brooks to such men as may be mutually agreed to on both sides — or settle with him or any others who have refused to pay Mr. Paiges sallery, in any way that they can agree on — that may be thought best when met." At the meeting of the town a committee was appointed to consult with Mr. Brooks and report the names of five men to refer the law- suit to. " The committee reported, not agreed." " The town then voted to have the case go on." May 24th. The second article in the warrant was, "To see if the Town will exempt those who profess to belong to a Baptist society in this Town from paying towards Mr. Paiges sallery this present year or a longer term if they shall think best." It was " voted to Exempt the following Gentlemen from paying a Minister Tax for the present year (viz) John Foster — Amos Tin- ney — John Brooks — Solomon Hobart — Nehemiah Pierce — Daniel Tinney — & Capt. John Bradford." " Voted, Not Exempt Seth Davis and Nathan Brooks from paying the Ministers Tax for the present year." A call had been made for the town to furnish soldiers. It was ^^Voted, That the pay of each soldier who Inlists into the service of the U. S. be made up twelve Dollars per month what Congress offers & and that they have five Dollars advanced in case they mai'ch." " Voted, To give each soldier who Inlists half a pint of Rum or Brandy." " Voted, That the soldiers hold themselves in readiness for the term of one year and no longer, to march at a moments warning." " Voted, Not to make any addition to our Common at present." Inventory of 1798. _">o. 159 Poles from eighteen to seventy years of age 141 Acres of Arable or Tillage land 391 Acres of Mowing land 980 Acres of Pasture land 2 Stallions that have been wintered three winters 93 other Horse and Mares that have been wintered Ave winters. 21 Horses and Mares that have been wintered four winters. 26 Horses and Mares >viatered three winters ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 125 27 Horses and Jfurfs wintt rod two ■\vintors 1;V2 Oxen wintcrcil ii\c wiiilcis '2SG Cows wintered live wiiiicrs 130 All neat stock wintered but lour winters 159 All neat stock wintered but three winters '242 All neat stock wintered but two winters. " Dollars 72 Yearly Rent or Income of Mills 1708 Sum total of the Value of all Buildings owned by Resiilents or Nonresidents 375 Sum total of the Value of all stock in trade 800 Sum total of money at interest 15173 Sum total of the value of all unimproved lands owned by Residents or Non residents. " The above Inventory taken the first of April 1708 " by us SAJurEr. G.\tes ^ Selectmen John Boweus | of Noah Wheelkr ' Hancock " Sworn to before— James Hoslet Just peace " Copy Attest James Hoslet Town Clerk " Juue 26, 1798. Samuel Gordon and Andrew Seaton licensed as tavern-keepers, etc. March 12tb. Joseph Simonds licensed to keep tavern, etc., for one year. Aug. 11th. Elijah Washburn licensed to keep a tavern for one yt'ai'. Aug. 27th. Election of representatives to congress. Abiel Fos- ter received 37 votes; Peleg Sprague, 18 ; William Gordon, 21 ; Jona- than Freeman, 32 ; Jacob Abbott, 30, and Benjamin Bellows, 30. A committee was appointed " to apply to Mr. Philips, of Green- field, for to draw off his Pond in order for fraiming and raising the County Bridge." The selectmen were instructed to settle the cost of the lawsuit brought against the town by John Brooks " the best way they can." " Voted, To abate what John Foster is behind on the minister's Tax in Collector Lakin's lists." " Voted, To clear Nathan Brooks and Setli Davis from l)aying a Tax for the support of our Minister this year." March 11, 1799. " Voted, To raise four hundred Dollars to repair Highways this year." Three shillings, or fifty cents, were to be allowed for a day's work on the highways till the last of September; after that two shillings, or thirty-three cents, were allowed. " Voted, To raise three hundred Dollars including what is laid on by the State for the su]>port of schooling this year." 126 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. June 8th. Joseph Syiuonds licensed as a tavern-keeper for one year. June 17th. Samuel Gordon and Andrew Seaton licensed to sell spirituous liquors, as tavern-keepers, for one year. June 17th. " Voted, To make steps to the meeting house doors the four porch doors to be done with plank and the front door with stone." At an adjourned meeting the selectmen were instructed to make the steps as they might think best. The bridge near Joseph Putnam's was to be rebuilt. We here give an account of the way it was done, though it might more appropriately belong to another chapter. The report of the com- mittee to whom the matter had been entrusted was as follows : — " 1=' Said Bridge is to be built witli stone Butmans begining at the east side of the Kiver and at the edge of the planking and running forty feet into the water width sixteen feet, lieight ten feet at tlie further extremity, at the slioi-e as high as it now is — West butman running from tlie shore fortj^ five feet into the water bredtli and lieight as above —said stone work to be sufflciently covered with gravel,— " -2'^ tlie sti'iug pieces are to be sixteen inches diamiter at the top and six in num- ber if needed, to be put on and fitted for planking — " 3* Said bridge is to be compleated by the last of Sept. next to be done with dis- patch and to the acceptance of the Com">«. "4"> to receive pay when the work is compleated June -2-4, 1799." Joseph Putnam agreed to build the "east butman" for $48; John Clark agreed to build the "west butman" for $52, and Abijah Hadley, for "procuring and putting on the string j^ieces," was to receive $15.50. " Petitiox " Wliereas we your Petitioners labour under great disadvantage respecting school- ing, we pray the Town to take our case under consideration, and do Something for us that we may have our children schooled to as much advantage as other Districts if possible — we wish and humbly intreat the Town of Hancock that they would set off two tear of lotts of land on the north side of the East District, in order that we the subscribers who live on them may form a District, and lay out our money where we may have the advantage of it — for as we are situated at the present we loose all the money we pay your attention to these few lines will much oblige your humble petitioners. "March 11, 1799. — Signed, Ebenezer Knight— Enos Kniglit — Abijah Hadley— Hezekiah Ober- Aaron Parker— Enos Knight Ju"- Moses Gray — Henry Gray — Nehemiah Pierce —Benjamin Morse— Nehemiah Pierce Ju"— Daniel Fullar.— " March, 1799. The town voted not to grant the prayer of this petition. Oct. 1, 1799. The town voted to grant the prayer of this petition. Nov. 18, 1799. Peleg Sprague had resigned as a member of congress, and at a meeting held at this date to choose a man to fill ANNALS OF THE TOWN, 127 his place, Robavt Wallis received 20 votes ; Jacob Abbott, 17 ; Ben- jamin Pierce, 11; and James Sheaf, 1, Nov. 18th. Samuel Hosley licensed as a tavern-keeper for one year. March 10, 1800. A vote was taken to see who was in favor of having the constitution revised, and who was against it. There ajipeared to be in favor of it thirty-four, and against it twenty-five. June 30th. Esquire Gordon was appointed an agent to obtain the lot belonging to the heirs of Governor Hancock, then in pos- session of Mr. Paige, and make a report to the town. A committee of fifteen was chosen " to meet and give instructions to said Agent." The fourth article in the warrant for the town-meeting of June 14th was, " To see if the town will take any measures to prevent the peoples making an unnecessary noise by their seats in the meet- ing house on Sabbath days." Aug. 25th. ^ Representatives to congress voted for. To fill a vacancy in the congress that would close March 4, 1800, John Orr had 20 votes; John Goddard, 10; and Samuel Tinney, 1. For the full term, commencing March 4, 1801, John Goddard had 31 votes; Xahum Parker, 28 ; Joseph Badger, Jr., 35 ; Levi Bartlett, 23 ; John Orr, 9 ; Michael M. Clary, 7 ; Samuel Tinney, 7 ; Joseph Pierce, 7 ; Abiel Foster, 4; Benjamin Pierce, 2; and George B. Upham, 1. It will be noticed here that for the first time party lines begin to make an appearance. Oct. 27th, The town was permitted to vote for Samuel Tinney or George B. TJphara, to fill a vacancy in congress, Mr, Tinney re- ceived 29 votes, and- Mr, Upham 1. CHAPTER VIII. ANNALS OF THE TOWN — Continued. The following three items I find in the Village Messenger: — Feb. 1, 1801. Abijah Hadley, collector, advertised non-resident taxes. Feb, 26th, Robert Wilie advertised "Good saw and Grist mill — 40 acres of land — house -^ barn, 1^ mile n, meeting House," > 1800 is known in Hancock as " dysentery ycai-." Between July 10th and Sept. 20th it was epidemic. Scores were sick with it, and the percentage of fatal cases, especially among children, was alarmingly large. The mortality this year was by far the largest in the annals of the town. 128 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. April 25th. Joseph Putnam advertised "Mills almost new, 150 acres &c." March 9th, " Voted that Samuel Gordon Esq. be an Agent with power to give security in behalf of the Town for that lott of land that the Rev. Mr. Paige Occupies which belongs to the heirs of Gov. Hancock deceased and take a Deed thereof for Mr. Paige." " Voted that the select men give an order to Jesse Barker for his school tax when they shall be convinced that he has schooled the money out on his children " " Voted That instead of John Emerson's paying his taxes to Abijah Hadley and John Clark he work them out at the Road lead- ing from Noah Wheelers to his house and Asa Whittemores — and that Asa Whittemore see that the work is done." " Voted To abate the taxes of William Bodwell in Hadleys lists provided he can never have an opportunity to collect them." " Voted to raise fifty dollars to be laid out in the four quarters of the Town to teach singing, and that Andrew Seaton — John Clark — Joseph Putnam Jr. — and Stephen Poor be a Committee to see the money laid out if it shall appear to them for advantage — other wise to return the money to the Town." " Voted to pay back Joseph Putnams taxes which he paid for his mills in the year 1798." " Voted to take the sixty dollars that Joseph Putnams mills was set at in the Invoice of 1800 down to twenty four dollars — and that his taxes be abated according to that proportion." " Voted to reconsider the vote j^assed for raising fifty dollars for to support singing schools." March 22, 1802. " Voted that the Baptists pay their part of the two hundred dollars which is assessed for to pay towards that lott of land the town bought for the Rev. Mr. Paige — and not to have them taxed towards the four hundred that is yet to be assessed " " Voted that there shall be paid for each Crow that shall be killed in this Town, this year, by the first of July, one shilling — and that three blackbirds be considered equal to one Crow " — Esquire Gordon was appointed "to receive the Crows and black birds and pay out the money in behalf of the Town " Oliver Lawrence, Esquire Gordon, Ninian Clark, Mr. Paige, and William Boutell were appointed a committee to pick out a new name for the town. It was decided to have the name of the town changed to York, if it could be done without cost. AKXALS OF TIIK TOAVX. 129 At a subsequent meeting, May ITtli, it was " J'l^ted tliat the name of this Town continue to be called Hancock." This, I think, closes the controversy in regard to obtaining aid for the town from Governor Hancock and his heirs.^ It is fortunate, viewed from our standpoint, that the name of the town was not changed. As has been intimated, it was the second town in the Union that adopted the name; now there are at least ten; some of them being named from this the native town of those who were early settlers of the town of their adoption. Of the latter number we would mention Hancock, Delaware county, N. Y., which was named by Jonas Lakin, son of William Lakin, Sr. The last lot of land owned or claimed by the heirs of Governor Hancock in this town included the spot where the town picnics are now held. It was relinquished by Governor Hancock's heirs less than sixty years ago. We would also add in this connection that the last claim of early non-resident proprietors was given up only about twenty years ago by the wife of General Chamberlain, of Maine (the general who received General Lee's surrender at Appomattox), and her sister, Mrs. C. B. Lombard, of Washington, D. C. These sisters were direct descendants of Governor Wyllys, of Connecticut, who owned the estate on which the famous Charter Oak stood ."^ July 1st. ^'- Voted, that Samuel Wliitcomb be appointed to repair the fence about the grave yard." " Voted, that there shall not any person or persons tie their horses to the grave yard fence at any time (funeral days excepted) without paying damage." Samuel Whitcomb was directed to mow the bushes in the grave-yard when needed. Aug. 13th. The fifth article in the warrant was, "To see if the Town will vote for some man who they would wish the Governor and Council would Commission for a Justice of the peace for the Town." Members of congress were voted for at this meeting. New Hampshire was now entitled to five members. There was a vacancy in the current congress, occasioned by the resignation of Joseph Pierce. To fill that vacancy six men were voted for. We give 1 It is the tradition amoii^ the descendants of the early citizens of the town that Governor Hancock promised to give a farm for the minister, but neglected, and after liis death liis heirs refused to give a deed of the same to the town. = It seems singular that both these lots were at or near the center of the town and deeded by representatives of such distinguished persons. 130 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. tbeir names, with the number of votes each received: Clement Storer, 2; Nahum Parker, 34; Benjamin Pierce, 18; Jonathan Smith, 2; Samuel Tinney, 1; and John Orr, 1. To fill the full term: Clement Storer, 33; Samuel Tinney, 6; John Goddard, 5; Silas Bettan, 1 ; Obed Hall, 32; Jonathan Smith, 46; John Orr, 7; Ben- jamin Pierce, 9; Samuel Smith, 1; Nahum Parker, 50; Samuel Hunt, 22 ; Moody Bedel, 42 ; and David Hugh, 5. " The town then shew their minds with respect to who they wish to have Commissioned as a Justice of the peace & Mr Sampson Tuttle was chosen by a great majority — " They then made choice of Samuel Hosley for an other by a con- siderable m aj ority .' ' Oct, 4th. " The Town being legally notified met in Town meet- ing and made choice of Mr. Samuel Gates as a grand Juror and appointed Mr. Moses Dennis as Petit Juror to serve at the Superior Court of Judicature to be holden at Amherst in the County of Hills- borough on the first Tuesday of October Instant. Attest James Hosley Town Clerk" This custom of choosing jurors in open town-meeting had obtained from the first. Want of S2:)ace alone has prevented previous men- tion of the fact. April 21, 1803. 8600 raised for roads and bridges, men to have four shillings per day, and oxen three shillings per day, until the 1st of October; after that time, men to have three shillings per day, and oxen two shillings per day. $400 were raised for schooling, and $300 to defray town charges, " and pay the remainder of what the Town owes Sally Perkins." " Voted That the Selectmen be a committee at the expense of Mr. Sawyer, to assist the school District where said Sawyer lives and the District where Josiah Stone lives in regulating their school matters." " Voted that Mr. Boutell Deacon Duncan and Mr. Tuttle be a Committee to assist L' John Brooks and others connected with him about forming some plan for the more convenient schooling of their children." " Voted that the selectmen cause steps to be made at the front door of the meeting house and mend the windows." Captain Bradford, John Foster, and Moses Dennis were ap- pointed to meet a committee from Greenfield, in order to agree about terms about building a bridge over the river, between Mr. Dennis', in Hancock, and Mr. Carlton's, in Greenfield. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 131 Apj-11 lltli. ^^ Voted that Capt Lakin be dismissed from the school district whore lie now belongs provided he Shall pay to said District the Sum of twelve Dollars towards furnishing their School house." " Voted that the East school District being in a broken posture shall liave liberty for one year to pole off to any other District in the Town where they can be best convened by giving the selectmen seasonable notice that they may set of their money in season to the Districts they shall pole to." §200 were raised to work out on the county road. This woi-k was entrusted to a special committee, and tax-payers allowed to work out their pi'oportion of the money. Men living at a distance were to be allowed for the time spent in traveling, — as much as the committee might think just. Eight hours constituted a day's work. The nearest post-office at this time was in Amherst. We here give a few items from the Amherst Cabmet, the successor of the Village 3Iessenger : — Jan. 21, 1803. Letter remaining in Amherst })Ost-office for Nehe- niiah Pierce, of Hancock. March 31st. Xehemiah Pierce advertised farm for sale, in eastern part of Hancock, of one hundred and twenty acres; kept twenty head of cattle, and lived on premises. May 12th. Dr. Samuel Sanford advertised to attend Saturdays at the house of Andrew Seaton, to inoculate for kine pox. July 12th. Letters in Amherst post-office for Samuel Taggart, 2d, and Lieut. Joseph Simonds, of Hancock. Aug. 11th. Samuel G. Long advertised a stray colt. Oct. 8th. Ninian Clark advertised a stray colt. April 3, 1804. Letter in Amherst post-office for Joseph Simonds. May loth. Oration pronounced at Hancock July 4, 1803, by Rev. Reed Paige, just out, and for sale at the Cabinet office. July. Letter in Amherst post-office for John Brooks, of Hancock. Nov. 30th. William Brooks, of Hancock, advertised as adminis- trator of Capt. William Brooks, of Lyndeboro'. March 20, 1804. The taxes of several men were abated, and they were not to be taxed again till they became men of property. " Voted that Capt Lakin — Ninian Clark and Joseph Symonds Jr. be a committee to bring in a motion upon the article for raising- money to support a singing school." " Voted Xo accept the re])ort as filed — with having two afternoons 132 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. and one evening near the Centre of the Town each week. 50 dol- lars raised for the above pui-pose." Samuel Gates, Ninian Clark, Lieutenant Simonds, Ensign Paige, and Joseph Symonds, Jr., were appointed to look after the singing- school. The selectmen were instructed to provide for Mary Williams as they might see fit. "The line between Peterborough and Hancock perambulated as on file by Daniel Searl surveyor Nov. 25, 1803." Aug. 27th. Representatives to congress voted for : Clement Storer, Jedediah K. Smith, and Ezra Bartlett each received 90 votes; Thomas Cogswell and Nahum Parker each received 89 votes; Thomas W. Thompson and Samuel Tinney each received 15 votes; and Caleb Ellis, Silas Betton, and David Hough each received 14 votes. Nov. 5th. Seven men were voted for as presidential electors. Five men each received 81 votes ; two received, each, 80 votes ; and the seven who were in the minority each received 11 votes. March 12, 1805. 8400 were raised for schools; $50 for a singing- school. Esquire Clark, Esquire Gordon, and Captain Lakin were appointed to lay out the money raised for a singing-school. The selectmen were directed to provide a new "Grave Cloth." "The weights and measures belonging to the Town of Hancock aucl committed to sealer ai-e as follows, (viz) one half bushel one peck one set of scale beam stamped with the letter H.— Copy Attest — DAVID WOOD Town Clerk " " Advertisement. " Broke into the inclosure of Andrew Margery the Subscriber on the IT"" day of Kovember instant one light red mare with a dark collerd Main and tail with a white spot on the left hind foot, and a Small brown Horse — age not known — whoever will appear and claim said Horses may have them bj' paying the cost of keeping and proceeding with them as strays " Hancock Nov. 21, 1801.— ANDREW MARGERY " Copy attest James Hosley, Town Clerk " March 12, 1806. It was voted to enlarge the burying-ground and fence it with stone wall. An article in the warrant was " To see if the Town will procure a hearse." Article passed over. Rev. Eeed Paige, Deacon Kimball, and John Clark were chosen a committee to look after the schools. The selectmen were added to that committee. This committee were directed to visit the schools once in the wintei-, and also to examine the masters. " Voted that Mr. David Barker and Mr. Ninian Clark oversee the boys iu the gallerys " ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 133 Oct. 15, 1805. An advertisement appeared in the Amherst Cabi- net^ calling a meeting of the " Proprietors of Hancock Turnpike corporation" at the dwelling-house of Noah Wheeler, in Hancock, on Thursday, the fourteenth day of the following November, to choose such officers and to transact such business as might l)e thought necessary by said proprietors when met. This meeting was called under a sjiecial act of the legislature, by Samuel Gordon and Gardner Town. Oct. 30th. Asahel Cummings advertised as executor of the estate of Capt. John Cummings. Nov. 14th. A notice appeared of an adjourned meeting of the above-named corporation at Whittemore's hall, in Greenfield, to be held on the 30th of the same month. Dec. 17th. Another adjourned meeting, to be held Jan. 16th at the house of James Wallace, Milford. " Every person uniting to contribute to so important an object as the building of said road invited." March, 1806. Letters in Amherst post-office for Josiah Stone and Hezekiah Ober, of Hancock. May 'I'M. Another meeting of Hancock Turnpike corporation, at the house of Gardner Town, Stoddard, adjourned to Mr. Whitte- more's, of Greenfield, and Oct. 3d, to the house of Samuel Fox, Hancock. July, 1806. Letters in Amherst post-office for Aaron Parker and Moses S. Boynton. Nov., 1806. Nathan Cutter and John Bradford, Jr., advertised to attend at Fox's, in Hancock, to buy shipping horses. A meeting was called, June 4, 1806, "to see if the town will make a pew or pews in the front gallery for the benefit of the singers on the Sabbath." " Voted a Com""' of 5 to view the ground and draw a plan and report to the town in 20 minutes." Said committee reported "to build three pews in the front gallery." Joseph Symonds, Jr., Ninian Clark, and Henry Prentice were appointed to take the matter in charge. Aug. 20, 1806. Five persons were voted for as representatives in congress. As reported there was no division; five persons each received sixty-six votes. " Voted to alter the gallery seats into pews, from the alley on the east side to the alley on the west side of the meeting house." 134 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Twenty minutes were again allowed a committee to make plans therefor. It was decided to build four pews in the gallery, and also four more on the lower floor. A committee was also appointed to view the ground for horse stables, and to report. An attempt was made at this meeting to raise money to paint the meeting-house and finish the underpinning; but nothing was ac- complished in this direction. Sept. 29th. The selectmen issued a warrant, I'equiring Samuel Ward, a freeholder and inhabitant of the north school district, to warn all the inhabitants of said school district who were legal voters (giving them personal notice, or leaving a written notice at their usual places of abode, at least ten days before the time of meeting), to meet to organize a district and agree on a center on which to build a school-house ; also, to build a school-house and raise money therefor. Oct. 29th. The new pews were sold at " public oction." The purchasers were Henry Cummings, Josiah Taylor, Charles P. Hay- ward, David Nahor, Thomas Paige, Robert Mathews, David Barker, and Asa Whittemore. ^^ Voted to finish the underpinning of the meeting house." " Voted that the underpinning of the meeting house be don to Comport with the rest of the underpinning of said meeting house." This work was let out to the lowest bidder, and awarded to John Miller for $5.75. It was also decided at this meeting to paint the meeting-house white the following June. The committee that had been appointed to designate the ground for building some more horse stables, reported " that there be horse stables built on the east end of the buring ground and on the Southwest pai't of the Common." Nov. 12th. The committee having in charge the enlargement of the burying-ground and the building of a stone wall around the same, reported. In the records we find a certified copy of the plan of the enlarged burying-ground as made by John Clark, on the scale of ten rods to an inch. Without doubt the plan has remained unchanged to the present day, and the wall then built has also remained.^ The specifications were, that the wall should be four 1 Since writing the above I have discovered that some chaniies have hecn niaile. A portion of the stables on the east end have been taken down, ami a wall lniili to fill up the place thus left without any fence. That portion of t Ik wall cxtcndinL; irom the stables to the south-east corner has been rebuilt with what is callcnl a "bank Avail," and the line slightly changed. After the new sui-vcy of ISiT it was assumed that a mistake had been made in the previous survey, and the wall on the west end was moved some two rods to the west, making the burying-ground so much larger. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 135 feet, eight inches high, and " to be faced wall on the north Line." The "wall was divided into six sections, the east end not having any other fence than the stables that were to be built there. The por- tion of the wall on the north side, west of the main entrance (twelve rods and six links), was struck off to Jonathan Sawyer at $2.10 per rod. That portion on the same side, east of the main entrance (fourteen rods), was struck off to William Boutell at the same price. The third section (nine and one-half rods), from the stable ground to the south-east corner, was struck off to David Barker at $1.80 per rod. The fourth section (eleven rods of tlie south side) was struck off to Stephen Wood at $2.00 per rod. The fifth section (ten rods of the south side) was struck off to Henry Cummings at $2.20 per rod. The sixth section (eleven rods and twelve links on the west end) was struck off to Asa Davis at $2.10 per rod. March 10, 1807. The fifth article in the warrant was "to take the sense of the qualified voters on the subject of a revision of the Constitution." The town voted unanimously that there was no necessity for such revision. May 26th. " Voted the painting of the meeting house be ad- journed to another year." Dec. 7th. Some progress made towards the painting of the meeting-house, and the color changed from white to a straw color. January, 1807. From the Cabinet we learn that a post-office had been established at F'rancestown. Letters for Gordon & Seaton, James Locke, Nathaniel Gates, Benjamin Goodenough, Stephen Pierce, and Miss Mary Wasson, all of Hancock, were remaining in the post-office at Francestown. Oct. 27th. Samuel Gordon advertised to debtors, " Any kind of country produce taken except counterfeit bills." July 4, 1808. Oliver Whitcomb advertised to debtors, if not attended to, that " they will be complimented with a pill from the medicine chest of the knight of the greenbag." " Recoui) or THE Inventory returned to the General Court A. D. 1808. Inven- Inveii- torv of tory of 1807 1808 171 1C4 No of Polls fi-om 18 to 70 years of ago excepting those from IS to 21 years enrolled in the militia, Paupers, Icliots &'i. li'A 2G Acres of Orchard land 158 158 Acres of Arable land 689 70-2 Acres of Mowing land 1191 1224 2 1 120 130 26 36 46 25 22 22 167 160 64 64 444 430 208 163 252 209 $60 54 3707 4315 350 350 IGOO 1600 ■2655 10219 230 275 136 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Acres of Pasture land Stallions wintered three Winters Other Horses and Mares that have been wintered 5 Winters Other Horses and Mares wintered four Winters Other Horses and Mares wintered three Winters Other Horses and Mares wintered two Winters. Oxen wintered five Winters Oxen wintered four Winters Cows wintered four Winters All neat Stock wintered three Winters 209 All neat Stock wintered two Winters Year rent or income of Mills yearly repairs deducted Sum Total of the value of all Buildings and real Estate not included in the above Sum Total of the Yalue of all Stock in trade Sum Total of Money at Interest &c more than Interest Is paid for. 10219 Sum Total of all unimproved lands owned by Residents or Non-residents Sum Total of the value of all Carriages of pleasure " A Single Poll paid twenty three cents in the last State Tax " the above made by us May 25ti> 1808 Jereh Bacox ) Selectmen of Samuel Gates ' Hancock " Copy Attest Samuel Gates Town Clerk." March 8, 1808. The ])urehase of oil to paint the meetino-.house was left with the selectmen. The selectmen, with Jesse John.son and Jacob Ames, were a))pointed to inspect the painting of the meeting-house. Rev. Reed Paige, Dr. Peter Tattle, and John Clark were ap- pointed a committee to inspect the schools. From the report of a special committee appointed for the purpose it api)ears that the money to pay for building the new pews in the meeting-house, the underpinning, the painting of the meeting-house, and the wall around the grave-yard was all raised from the sale of the new pews. The amount, including interest, was $589.48, May 2, 1808. The fifth article in the warrant was "To see if the Town will join with the Cliurch in recommending to the Inhabitants to discontinue the practice of giving spirituous liquors at funerals." " Vottd To dismiss the article " Aug. 29th. The town again voted for representatives to congress. Clement Storer, Charles Ciitts, and Daniel McDurell each received 88 votes; P^rancis Gardner, 87; Jedediah K. Smith, 85; Samuel Bell, 1 ; James Wilson and Nathaniel A. Haven, each 18; William Hale, John C. Chamberlain, and Daniel Blaisdell, each 17. Nov. 4th. Voted for presidential electors. Two tickets were in the field, 73 voting on one side, and 13 on the other. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 137 March 14, 1809. Rev. Reed Paige, Dr. Peter Tiittle, and Samuel Ward were cliosen a committee to visit the schools. Oct. 4th. Voted, That the selectmen procure a stock of powder and balls. March 27, 1810. '■'■Voted Rev'' Reed Paige be a committee to visit the several School districts and be paid for this service and that Mr. John Whitcomb and Samuel Hosley attend in the district No. 1, David Nahor and Joseph Hills attend in district No, 2, and John Clark Esq. and Deacon Boutell attend No. 3, Andrew Todd and Sam' Ward attend in district No. 4, Salmon Wood, Benjamin Knight, attend in district No. 5, Jer^ Bacon and Sam' Gates attend in district No. 6, Deacon Kimball and Moses Dennis to attend in district No. 7, free of cost to the town." The explanation of this extraordinary proceeding may perhaps be found in the fact that at the annual meeting Doctor Tuttle and Samuel Ward had brought in a bill for services rendered the year before for visiting schools. Doctor Tuttle's bill was $8, and Mr. Ward's bill was 13.50. May 22d. "Thatcher Bradford bid of the boarding of Mr. Gay at fifty five cents per week. Saiay them over to the town. March 21st. " Voted to make up to the Soldiers that went to Portsmouth from this town fourteen dollars per month including the sum which they may get from government." " Voted that the selectmen pay them immediately." April 19th. -^50 were appropriated to support a singing-school. April •24th. Samuel Ilosley put in a claim on land back of the meeting-house. Voted, To give him $10 "if he will give a Quit claim deed to the town of land which he Says he had a right to the improvement of by a vote of the town in the year 1789." Certain votes were passed respecting the stables on the common at this time. Those who held stables were to remove them to a line from fifty feet back of the back side of the stable on Washburn's line to the front of the pound. New stables were to be built near the east line of the town's land, beginning near Washburn's shop and running northerly on said Washburn's line. " Keceived of the town of Hancock Ten Dollars in full of claims which I have to the improvement of land which was exchanged with me as per vote iu the year 1789. " SAMUEL HOSLEY. " The above Receipt was written by the direction of David Knight and Salmon Wood selectmen." An elaborate plan for the location of stables on the common was brought in by a special committee and ado})ted. "As I.VVENTORV OF THE POLLS AND RATEABLE ESTATES IN THE TOWN OF IlAXCOCK FOR THE Years 1815 and 1816. Polls Acres of Orchard Land Acres of Arable Land Acres of Mowing Land Acres of Pasture Laud Stallion Horses Wintered five Winters Horses Wintered four Winters Horses Wintered three Winters Horses Wintered two Winters Oxen Wintered five Winters Oxen Wintered four Winters Cows Wintered four Winters Neat Stock Wintered three Winters Keat Stock Wintered two Winters Yearly income of Mills Value of Buildings Stock in Trade 1815 1816 •213 •211 41 433 180 177 7(58 772 i:m 1395 1 1 160 151 1!) 23 ■24 21 ■25 25 2:54 ■235 70 66 590 616 .)--, 217 31:5 395 $48 48 558^23 5834 $190 660 140 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. $3700 2063 Money at Interest 9733 9524 Value of unimproved land 1044 1434 Carriages of Pleasure 25CtS State Tax on a Single Poll 65Cts 57Cts State Tax for a Cotton factoiy $36 Value of yearly income of said factory " The above inventory CopyJ by us Thatcher Bradford ^ Selectmen " November 16, 1816 Joseph Symonds jr | of Joseph Hills ' Hancock " " Copy Attest John Whitcomb Town Clerk" < March 12, 1810. Chose Eev. Reed Paige, Henry Whitcomb, and Dr. Peter Tuttle a committee to visit schools. " Voted to set off Asa Whittemore and Jacob Emerson to be a highway district by themselves." Sept. 10th. " Voted to repair the steps to the meeting house " Chose Dea. Daniel Kimball, Moses Dennis, and Sampson Tuttle a committee to provide preaching, said committee to provide as many days' preaching as they shall see fit until the first day of the next April.^ Sept. 14tb. " Masonic. Altemont Lodge will be consecrated and the officers in- stalled at Dublin, Wedy. 18 inst. Masonic brethren invited " Hancock Sept. 10, A. L. 5816 PETER TUTTLE Sect " — Amherst Cabinet. Nov. 4th. Town voted for members of congress and presidential electors. The state was entitled to six members of congress. The vote for congress stood 171 to 16; for electors, 166 to 15.^ March 11, 1817. Chose Dr. Peter Tuttle, Henry Whitcomb, and Dr. Jonas Hutchinson a committee to visit schools. Chose Dea. William Boutell, Capt. Joseph Symonds, and Henry Whitcomb a committee to provide preaching. The custom that had for some time obtained was continued of abating taxes conditionally, that is, if they could not be collected they were abated. " Voted to pay the funeral charges of the Rev'' Reed Paige De- ceased" $485 were raised to provide for preaching, $500 raised for schools, 1600 to repair roads and bridges, and $200 to defray town charges. Dec. 26th. Voted, Unanimously, to hire Mr. Joshua Chandler to preach four Sundays, "agreeable to a report of the committee." 1 Rev. Mr. Paige died in July, 1816. 2 1816 was known as "cold-summer" and "poverty year." There were frosts in every summer month, and a large percentage of the corn planted failed to ripen. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 141 Feb. 3, 1818. " Voted to give Mr. Joshua Chandler a call to settle with us iu the ministry. Ninety six in favor of giving him a call and Twenty six against it " By a subsequent vote Mr. Chandler was to receive a salary of $500 if he accepted the call. Oliver Lawrence, Sampson Tuttle, and Samuel Gates were appointed to confer with Mr. Chandler and extend to him the invitation of the town. Feb. "Jlth. Mr. Chandler came into the meeting and gave his answer to the invitation that had been extended to him in the neg- ative. Mnrch 10, 1818. Chose Dr. Peter Tuttle, Andrew Wallace, and Dr. Jonas Hutchinson a committee to visit schools. July 28th. The object of this meeting was "To see if the town will give an invitation to the Rev'* Ebenezer Brown who has lately been preaching in this place to come and further preach as a can- didate for settlement in the Gospel Ministry." Mr. Brown appears not to have made a very favorable impression on the town. At this meeting, after choosing a moderator, and a considerable discussion, it was voted to pass the article, and the people dispersed, and so the meeting dissolved. Oct. 17th. " Voted not to hire Mr. Marcy to supply the desk in this place," March 9, 1819. Chose Dr. Peter Tuttle, Dr. Jonas Hutchinson, John Clark, John Dennis, and Sampson Tuttle a committee to visit schools. Voted for six members of congress. Clifton Clagett received 147 votes ; with this exception, and 1 vote cast for George Long, the vote stood 153 to 4. March 12th. 850 raised for singing; the singing-school to be kept in the center of the town. $700 were raised to repair roads and bridges. $1 per day for a man and 75 cents per day for a yoke of oxen, allowed for work on high- ways previous to Oct. 1st; after that time, 75 cents per day for a man, and 50 cents per day for a yoke of oxen. Ten hours to constitute a day's work. Chose Dea. William Boutell, David Nahor, and Salmon Wood " a committee to lay out the money for to hire preaching." May 24th, " Voted to give Mr. Joel Raney Arnold a call to settle with us in the Gospel Ministry. One Hundred and Four in favor of it and Twenty Five against it." 142 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. "Chose Oliver Lawrence, Samuel Gates, Thatcher Bradford, David Knight, Ebenezer Goodhue, David Nahor, John Clark, Daniel Kimball & Ninian Clark a committee to see what compensation they will give him yearly for his service as a minister and report in half an hour." Said committee reported that Mr. Arnold receive $500 per year as long as he may remain the minister of the town and supply the pulpit, with no settlement. The report was accepted. Voted, That one-half of the powder in the possession of the town be appropriated to the use of the soldiers on muster day, and the other half to the several surveyors of the highways. "Nov. IS, 1819. This certifies that we have this day perambulated the line be- tween tlic towns of Hancock and Dublin and renewed the marks and bounds. " Thadeus Morse i„ , , ^^^ ,_,. „ „ I Selectmen of Dublin Richard Strong ' Jacob G. Lakin For the Selectmen of Hancock " Copy Attest John Whitcomb Town Clerk " '■ There is no record of the reply that Mr. Arnold made to the in- vitation extended to him. It will be remembered, however, that about this time, by an act of the legislature, called "The Tolera- tion Act," the town felt relieved from all responsibility in church matters. In the Cabinet, under date of Saturday, Oct. 30th, we find the following notice: "We learn, verbally, from Hancock, that the meeting house in that place was burned to the ground on Thursday last. It was occasioned through the carelessness of a boy, who was carrying a coal of fire from a blacksmith's shop to the school- house near by. In passing close to the meeting house, the fire burning his hands, he laid it down, and a spark is supposed to have communicated to the shavings under the house, where a large quantity was deposited (probably) when built. The fire had com- municated so generally before discovered, as to bafile all attempts to check its progress. ... A large and handsome range of sheds contiguous to the meeting house, we learn, were also principally burned." This was a hard blow to the town ; but from the records we learn that immediate measures were taken to replace the lost meeting- house with a better one. ' " Perambulating " the lines between towns is required by state law once in .sej'cn years. As between Greenfield and Hancock, this is iinnecessary and impracticable, as the center of the river is the boundary. ANXALS OF THE TOWN. 143 Nov. 15th. This meeting was called to meet at Jedediah Fox's hall, but when met, it was adjourned to the Center school-liouse. It was " Voted to dispose of the remains of the old meeting house by vendue, except the stone, which the committee will dispose of as they shall think most prudent." John Whitcomb, Ninian Clark, David Nahor, Peter Tattle, Elijah Washburn, Moses Dennis, Cristy Duncan, Josiah Stone, and Salmon Wood were chosen a committee to confer with a committee that might be chosen by the First Congregational society relative to the building of a meeting-house and town-house. This committee was to make a report at the next meeting, Nov. 19th. The committee chosen to confer with a committee from the Con- gregational society reported substantially as follows : That it would be for the interest of the town to give said society 81000, and fur- nish a spot to set the house upon, provided the society would build a house nearly of the size, construction, and form of tlie Congrega- tional meeting-house in Dublin; the house to be built of wood, and underpinned with hewed or hammered stone. The society was to accede to the following proposals: — " 1'' The town shall have a right so long as said house shall remain in existence, to make use of it as a town house for town purposes. c<2"'^ The pews shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder (previous notice having been given of said auction) giving every Person an equal and fair chance to purchase if he choose." Every person so purchasing was to have a right to transfer his right to others. "S*^ All denominations of Christians who may own an interest in said house shall have their rights equally respected according to what they may have paid." The society was to reserve four pews in the lower part of the house for the use of elderly persons who might not be able or in- clined to purchase pews. The seats in the gallery were also to be reserved for the use of those who might see fit to occupy them, with the exception of those occupied by the singers. It was also recommended " that the house be set directly back of where the old one stood, the north end to stand six feet south of the wall where the stables stood that were burned." The above report was accepted with the exception of the location. After several votes for and against the location reconmiended, it was finally decided to so place the house "That the south sill of the 144 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. projection to the meeting liouse be placed so far south as the south sill of the old meeting house." March 14, 1820. The sense of the legal voters being taken re- specting a division of the county, 5 were in favor of a division, and 213 against it. Voted, To raise $500 for schools. Chose David Boutell, John Dennis, and Sampson Tuttle, Jr., a committee to visit schools. Sept. 29th. A committee on the part of the town was chosen to confer with a committee on the part of the Congregational society, in regard to the public pews. Their report, which was adopted, was "to reserve the two pews on the wall nearest to or adjoining the Pulpit, and the two pews on the right and left of the center aisle nearest to the front door." Ninian Clark, Thatcher Bradford, Sampson Tuttle, Samuel Good- hue, Capt. Aaron Knight, and Jacob G. Lakin were chosen to super- intend the leveling of the common, to serve free of expense. Oct. 21st. It appears that the town took a part in the dedica- tion of the new meeting-house. John Clark, Dr. Peter Tuttle, David Nahor, Dr. Jonas Hutchinson, and Henry Prentice were appointed to represent the town in the dedication. It was voted to invite the following clergymen : Revs. Putnam Bradford, Moses Bradford, Elijah Dunbar, John M. Whiton, John Walker, Levi W. Leonard, Gad Newell, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Merrill, and Mr. Ainsworth. " Voted to have the house dedicated Oct. 25, 1820." This was one year, lacking three days, from the time the first house was burned. " An Inventorv of the Polls xsd Kateable Estates in the Town of Hancock roil THE Years 1S19 asd 1820. Polls Acres of orcharfl laud Acres of Arable land Acres of Mowing land Acres of Pasture laud Horses wintered live winters Horses wintered four winters Horses wintered three winters Horses wintered two winters Oxen wintered five winters Oxen wintered four winters Cows wintered four winters All neat stock wintered three winters All neat stock wintered two winters Yearly income of JUills Value of unimproved land and Buildings Stock in trade Money at Interest 1819 1820 208 201 42 4194 168 162?4 lloH 777> 1444 1410 132 138 33 29 30 12 15 32 189 197 70 59 327 513 203 102 247 307 $48 42 15951 150G5 $825 930 $2108 1630 ANNALS or THE TOWN. 145 Sl-210 931 Carriages of Pleasure 30 cts State Tax ou a single Poll 2-2 cts '23 cts State Tax for a cotton Factory Taxed as INIills $1-2 Yearly income of said factory " The above imentoi-y copied by us .Iacou C<. Lakin \ Selectmen "Oct -23, 1820 liKNMAMIN WlUTTi:Mt>UK | Of Natiil. Dow ' Hancock " Copy Attest John Wiutcomh Town Clerk " Nov. 6th. The state continued to be entitled to six members of congress. At this election, according to the report, there was a very light vote. Three men received 117 votes each, two received 89 votes each, one received 29 votes, and one 28 votes. For electors there seems to have been no division, as eight men received 100 votes each. March 13, 1821. Chose David Boutell, Simon Ingersoll Baird, and John Dennis a committee to visit schools. " Voted that the bell may be rung at sunrise if it can be done free of expense to the town." Voted in regard to a revision of the constitution of the state. In favor of a revision, 20; against a revision, 119. " Voted to approbate the selectmen in jiutting such persons on oath as they suspect do not give a true invoice " March 12, 1822. Chose David Boutell, Andrew Wallace, and Jacob G. Lakin a committee to examine the schools. The care of the meeting-house for the year ensuing, " including the ringing of the bell at noon and nine o'clock at night, sweeping the house four times, tolling of the bell at funerals, and ringing it at all public times," as had been done in previous years, was let out to the lowest bidder, and awarded to Cristy Duncan at $11.75. For the division of the county for registering deeds there were 96 yeas and 9 nays. Benjamin Whittemore, Thomas Manning, Jephthah Wright, Eb- enezer Burt, Jr., Chapin Kidder, Benjamin Burt, Jesse Woods, Ebenezer Burt, Sullivan Burt, and Benjamin Whittemore & Co. presented a petition to the town, wishing to be taken from District No. 2 and formed into a district by themselves, stating that by the petition they meant to include all the families and rateable property lying on the east side of the river in Hancock. The petition was granted. Sept. 16th. The vote for representatives to congress was some- what broken. We give the names of those voted for, with the 10 146 ■ HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. number of votes received by each : Ichabod Bartlett, 83 ; William Plumraer, Jr., 84; Charles Woodman, 11; Matthew Harvey, 84; Aaron Matson, 78; Thomas Whipple, Jr., 77; Nehemiah Eastman, 54; Edmund Parker, 18; Richard Odell, 1 ; David L. Morrill, 6; William Pickering, 4. " Voted that the selectmen procure guide boards and cause them to be erected in such places as they may see fit." March 11, 1823. For the first time we find it recorded that the school committee made a report to the town ; said report was ac- cepted and placed on file. Rev. Mr. Burgess, Charles Boutell, and David Nahor were chosen to visit the schools. " Voted to prohibit neat cattle from going at large on the high- way from the first day of April to the last day of October agree- able to a law of this state fx-amed June 17, 1811." Voted^ That the selectmen deliver each soldier one-fourth pound of powder, "to be expended on muster day." Sept. 16th. ^^ Voted to lay out sixty dollars on the road from David Davises to Nelson line." This road, in the warrant, was designated as a post road to Nelson. March 9, 1824. The sense of the qualified voters Avas taken in regard to the shire town. The question was between Amherst and Mount Vernon. Those in favor of Amherst were 100; those in favor of Mount Vernon were 48. 8450 were raised to defray town charges; $500 for schools, and $50 for a singing-school. Dr. Peter Tuttle, Charles Boutell, and John Clark were chosen to visit the schools. The care of the meeting-house, etc., this year was to include, in addition to what had been done previously, " the dusting of the seats." Joshua Davis agreed to do the work for $23. Nov. 1st. But little interest was manifested in the election of representatives to congress and presidential electors. For electors only one ticket was in the field. The vote was from ninety-three to ninety-five. For representatives, not much more interest was manifested, as only ten persons were voted for. We give their names, with number of votes received: Ichabod Bart- lett, 106; Nehemiah Eastman, 96; Jonathan Harvey, 97; Titus Brown, 87; Joseph Healy, 75; Thomas Whipple, Jr., 105; Daniel C. Atkinson, 11; Ezekiel Webster, 9; James Miller, 37; Phinehas Henderson, 11. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 147 March 8, 1825. "Chose Doct. Tuttle, Luke Woodbury and Reuben Hills a committee to visit schools. " Voted that one of the aforesaid committee visit at the commence- ment of the school, and two of them at the close of the schools. — " Voted that the committee examine the teachers at the commence- ment of the school and if found disqalified to re])ort the same to the agent." March 14, 1826. Capt. Joseph Symonds, Thatcher Bradford, Henry Whitcomb, David Nahor, Dr. Peter Tuttle, Jacob- G. Lakin, and Samuel Gates were chosen to take into consideration the con- dition of the poor, and report at adjournment. March 17th. The above committee made a report at this meeting, which was adopted. We give the report in part. The committee stated that in considering this subject they had the folloAving ob- jects in view : First, to see that the poor were properly provided for; second, economy; third, to support them in a manner that would be calculated to discourage indolence and intemperance, — two fruitful sources of pauperism ; fourth, that the children of paupers be suitably provir^^CC>Cl^ CHAPTER IX. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. — Concluded, March 14, 1843. The state was now entitled to only four mem- bers of congress. Four parties were in the field. We give the names of persons voted for, with the number of votes each received • John r! Reding, 146; Edmund Burk, 145; Moses Norris, Jr., 146 John P. Hale, 143 ; Ichabod Goodwin, 48 ; George W. Nesmith, 48 Enos Stevens, 48; Joseph Sawyer, 48; Joseph Cilley, 10 ; Daniel Adams, 10 ; Jared Perkins, 10; Nathaniel S. Berry, 10 ; John Page, 6; James Clark, 6; Israel Hunt, Jr., 4; Abner Greenleaf, 6; John H. Steel, 1. For sixty-two years the town had annually chosen tithing-men. This -office had been filled by some of the leading men of the town. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 155 The last incumbents, cbosen in 1842, were Thatcher Bradford and Amos Whittemore. According to Webster, a titbing-man is a parish officer chosen annually in New England to preserve good order in church during divine service, and to make com{)laint of any dis- orderly conduct. The need of such an officer having passed away, it was voted at this meeting to dispense with the office. A plan bad been proposed to sell the town farm to some person who might be willing to support the paupers of the town for a certain number of years, and receive the farm and personal property for so doing. This plan was not acceptable to the town, and it was voted not to sell the farm. $10 from the literary fund were appro- priated to each school district in town, and $525 raised for schools. Number of legal voters in town, two hundred and eighty-five. March 18, 1843. Notice was given that the town clerk, in the ])resence of the selectmen, would attend to the drawing of grand and petit jurors at the store of Joseph Davis, on Saturday, the twenty-fifth day of April, said jurors to serve at the Court of Common Pleas, to be holden at Amherst on the second Tuesday of April, 1843. These jurors were duly drawn. This was also a new departure. At the first it seems that jurors were chosen by the town, as other officers were; then the town was invited to witness the drawing of their names from a box, and now the selectmen and town clerk were allowed to draw them.^ March 12, 1844. " Fbieo? instructing the selectmen not to license any person in town to sell spirituous liquors, or wine in the same." " Voted instructing the selectmen not to license any person or persons to sell spirituous liquors in town in any case whatever." The article in the warrant that called out these votes was to in- struct the selectmen not to license the sale of spirituous liquors, save for medicinal purposes. Nov. 4, 1844. Presidential electors were voted for. Three tickets were in the field. The vote stood 154, 57, and 4, with the exception that John McNeil received 153 votes, — one less than his ticket, — and Isaac Hill received 1 vote. Without doubt Mr, McNeil's name was "scratched," and Mr. Hill's put in its place. In favor of the abolition of capital punishment, 59; against the abolition of capital punishment, 60, In favor of a revision of the constitution, 96 ; against such revision, 74, All citizens who choose to be present are still invited to witness the drawing. 156 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Marcli 11, 1845. Vote for members of congress: John Wood- bury, 136 ; Moses Norris, Jr., 142 ; Mace Moulton, 143 ; James H. Johnson, 143; Ichabod Goodwin, 45; G. W. Nesmith, 45; Thomas M. Edwards, 45 ; Joseph Sawyer, 45 ; John P. Hale, 23 ; Joseph Cilley, 11; Reuben Porter, 20; Humphrey Moore, 18; Jared Perkins, 20 ; Moses Norris, 1. The treasurer was instructed not to pay any money to the pruden- tial committees for the payment of the teachers in the various schools, till said prudential committees shall have presented him a certificate from the superintending committee that said prudential committees have furnished them all information in regard to the schools that the law requires. Sept. 23, 1845. Voted for one member of congress : John Wood- bury had 130 votes, Ichabod Goodwin had 44 votes, John P. Hale had 1 vote ; for John P. Hale 9 votes not designating to what office he was to be elected. Nov. 29th. Voted for member of congress again. The same candidates were voted for, with but little change. Mr. Woodbury had the same number, Mr. Goodwin had 47 votes, and Mr. Hale had 25 votes. March 10, 1846. The same persons were again voted for' for member of congress. Mr. Woodbury had 127 votes, Mr. Good- win had 49 votes, and Mr. Hale had 44 votes. looted, To instruct our representative to vote to receive the money now in the treasury of the United States, belonging to this state, received from the proceeds of the sale of public lands; 83 votes in the affirmative, and 76 votes in the negative. Voted, To instruct our representative to vote in the legislature for districting this state for representatives to congress ; 70 votes in the affirmative, and 65 votes in the negative. Voted, To instruct the selectmen not to license any person to retail spirituous liquors. Voted, That the selectmen repair the windows in the meeting- house; the repairing of the windows in the north gable end to be left to their discretion. March 9, 1847. Vote for representative to congress: Mace Moulton, 145; James Wilson, 60; John Preston, 31. The subject of repairing the meeting-house had been agitated for several years. At this meeting a committee was apj^ointed to take the matter into consideration. Marcus A. Anthony, Gardner Nay, ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 167 Eli M. Baldwin, Jacob G. Lakiii, and David Low wore appointed said connnittee. The subject of the revision of the constitution again came before the town. The vote was 23 yeas to 73 nays. The school committee, as had been the case for a few years, was treated with due consideration. Their report was heard, accepted, and placed on file. That those most interested desired to see the report, had not yet dawned upon the minds of the intelligent (?) voters. '^'■Vbted to raise the five per cent which the law allows to be raised for a teacher's institute in this county and paid over as by law directed." July Sth. Voted again for member of congress. Mace Moulton had 135 votes, James Wilson had 61 votes, John Preston had 18 votes. Tiie selectmen having been directed to survey the land given to the town by James Hosley, reported that they had attended to the duty assigned them and had placed an upright stone post, with a liole drilled in the top of the same, at the north-east corner of said land, on the line of the second and third range of lots; thence west fifty-three rods and five links to a stone post placed upright at the 'north-west corner of said land; thence south, fourteen degrees west, ten rods and twenty-two links, to a stone post placed as afore- said at the south-west corner of said land (it being the south-west corner of the burying-ground) ; thence south sixty-five degrees, forty- five minutes east, sixty- one rods eleven links, to a stone post placed upright in the ground as aforesaid; thence north thirty-five rods twenty-two links to the bounds first mentioned. March 15, 1848. Gardner Nay was chosen as an agent authorized to sell the pauper farm. Voted, To raise |60(l in support of schools, and to divide the literary fund equally among the districts. Nov. 7, 1848. The town voted for presidential electors. There were five parties in the field. The first set of candidates received 142 votes; the second, 43; the third, 25; the fourth, 13, with the exception of two candidates, who received but 12; the fifth, 3; in addition there was scattering 1 vote. " In the year 184S that part of the fami of John Flint lying in the town of Antrim being about one-third of the same, with the inhabitants thereon li.'ing was set off to Hancock with all the privileges as though they had been a part of the town from the beginning. JARED WILLLVMS Gov. " Jan. 1, 1849." 168 HISTORY OF HAXCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. March 13, 1849. Voted, To instruct the selectmen to repair the gates of the grave-yard, and to straighten the wall ; also to repair the gate of the pound. March 12, 1850. Voted, To raise $600 to defray town charges, and 8600 for schools. "Is it expedient to alter the constitution?" Yeas, 156; nays, 38. Dec. 17, 1850. The second article in the warrant was to see if the town, in connection with pew-holders, will agree to move and repair the meeting-house, and adopt such measures as may be necessary for the purpose. Voted in favor of moving the meeting-house : Yeas, 46; nays, 24. David Low, Richard Emerson, Z. W. Brooks, Ebenezer Ware, Jr., and Eli M. Baldwin were chosen a committee to examine the meeting-house and report at the adjourned meeting. Marcus A. Anthony, John Brooks, and Joseph Kimball were chosen a com- mittee to consult the pew-holders and report. Jan. 15, 1851. Met according to adjournment. Above com- mittees reported. Both reports were laid on the table, and after some discussion, meeting adjourned to Feb. 13th, when the report as amended was adopted, which was as follows: "The committee appointed by the town of Hancock at a meeting held the 2nd inst to examine and report at an adjourned meeting as to the propriety of moving and altering the meeting-house in said Hancock, so that the town and pew-holders may be better accommodated, have at- tended to the duty assigned them and report as follows: Your com- mittee are of opinion that it would better to alter and repair the meeting house where it now stands. "But if John Brooks 2nd and others wish to move the meeting house to the north so that the front of the meeting house will range with the front of the vestry and put the meeting house upon a permanent stone foundation and leave the meeting house in as good repair as it now is, we recommend that they have leave to do so, if they Avill do it without expense to the town. Also that the meeting house may be so altered or divided as to give the town and pew holders separate parts, by carrying the south partition to the north side of the second window casings on the sides of the meeting house, the space to be occupied by the town to be from said parti- tion when moved as aforesaid, northward to the north end of the meeting house and upwards to the plastering under the galleries, and also the town to occupy and use the porch and entry and the bell ill fff' In iiiwiii' PRESENT CHURCH AND TOWN HALL. /';^^ ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 159 for all purposes for which the town mny wish to use the same in common with the pew holders. Also (the town) reserving for a wood room the space under the stairs, running eastward and up- ward on the east side of the house. The pew holders having the right to remove the pews seats and })ulpit and to erect all necessary supports for the floor above. And also to erect chimneys from the foundation for the purpose of conducting the smoke from the town hall and the meeting house. The town reserving the right to insert their funnel in the said chimneys, in the town hall for the above named purpose, and your committee would further recommend that if division or alteration be made in the meeting house that the town pay one third of all necessary repairs on the outside of the same while it is occupied for a town house (except the windows). The town to repair the windows in the lower part of the house and no others. Also that when the pews shall be offered for sale that it be on the same conditions as were the original pews in this house. All of which is respectfully submitted." Joel Gates, Lemuel Eaton, and Cristy Duncan were chosen a committee to consult with other committees in relation to appoint- ing a committee to appraise the pews. March 11, 1851. Vote for representative to congress: George W. Morrison, 128 ; Jared Perkins, 90. For the first time in the history of the town, the report of the school committee was not only read and accepted, but also printed, and one copy was sent to each family in town. The fourteenth article of the warrant was, "Is it expedient for the legislature to enact a law to exempt the homestead of families from attachment, and levy or sale on execution to the amount of $500? " The vote of town on this question was, yeas, 33; nays, 33. Fifteen changes in the constitution were submitted to the town, but only three received the assent of a majority of the voters present. April 26th. Voted, To lower the floor agreeable to the 2)lan presented by the committee of the Congregational society of Hancock. Voted, To repair the town-house. Voted, That if the house is not moved, the town pay one-third the expense of repairing and ])ainting the house where it now stands. Oct. 18th. Voted, To finish the room under meeting-house for a town-house, provided the town can have a good .title of the same. 160 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The selectmen were appointed a committee to take this matter in charge. They were directed to provide blinds for the windows, also seats for the town-hall, and to lower the floor. March 9, 1852. Abijah Hadley, Kendall Gray, and Josiah Stone were chosen a committee to sell the town-farm, and to purchase another, within one year from the first of the next April. The report of the school committee was ordered to be printed, and copies distributed, — one to each family. " Voted, That the town has leave to set shade-trees on the com- mon," David Patten, Irani Wood, and John Brooks were chosen a committee "to see to arranging the shade-trees on the common." Articles of agreement between the town and the First Congrega- tional society, concerning respective rights of said town and society in the meeting-house, were adopted. These articles substantially embodied the suggestions in the report of the committee appointed for that purpose and submitted Jan. 15, 1851. They Avere signed by William Gray, Z. W. Brooks, and Joel Gates, selectmen, on the part of the town, and Cristy Duncan, agent of the First Congre- gational society. Nov. 2d. The town was permitted to vote on the following question: "Is it expedient that the bill entitled 'an act for the suppression of drinking houses and tippling shops ' be enacted into a law?" 7 voted in favor, and 85 against, this bill. The town voted for presidential electors. There were tliree parties. The first set of candidates received 134 votes; the second, 37; the third, 23. These parties were the Democratic, Whig, and Free Soil, respectively. March 8, 1853. " Voted to have prayer by Eev. A. Bigelow." This is the first record I have found that one of these meetings was opened by prayer. The following is the vote for representative to congress: George W. Morrison, 128; Aaron P. Hughes, 37; John Preston, 29. Voted, To sell the property on the town farm at auction on March 21st. March 14, 1854. Voted, To have the selectmen purchase a copy of "Colton's Map of the United States" for each school district in town. March 13, 1855. Vote for representative to congress: George W. Morrison, 115; Mason W. Tappan, 94. The town balloted six times for a representative to the state leg- ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 161 islature, but as no one person received a majority of the votes cast, there was no election. The whole amount of money expended the current year for the support of the poor was $70.38. March 11, 1856. " Voted that the Committee of the Town Hall shall not oj)en it on Sundays when there is a meeting in the upper room." Nov. 4th. Presidential electors were voted for. There were two tickets in the field. On the one side 115 votes were cast, and on the other side 103 votes were cast. March 10, 1857. Vote for representative to congress : George W. Morrison, 111; Mason W. Tappan, 90. "The number of votes in favor of the revision of the constitution were 5, and 81 against it." Dec. '21st. A petition was presented to the selectmen by Joshua S. Lakin and Moses Lakin, members of school district No. 6 in Han- cock, praying that they and their taxable property might be dis- annexed from said school district No. 6 in Hancock, and annexed to district No. 10 in Dublin. Probably a petition of a similar nature was presented to the selectmen of Dublin, as the selectmen of the two towns ordered that a hearing be held at the dwelling house of Joshua S. Lakin on Friday, the fifth day of the following March, and that suitable and legal notice be given to all parties concerned. When the time arrived, Moses Lakin was not living, but the l)rayer of the petition was granted, and the two estates were an- nexed to district No. 10 in Dublin, for school purposes. March 9, 1858. It was voted to recommit the report of the super, intending school corainittee and have further report on district No. 8. For a series of years the vote had been " to raise one lialf the valuation for a highway tax."^ It was voted " to have the report of the committee to settle with the selectmen printed in detail, one copy for each voter." The subject of revising the constitution again came up ; 3 voted in favor, and 66 against. Jan. 29, 1859. At this date is recorded by the selectmen a cer- tificate that had been given to James Cudihee May 8, 1858, certify- ing that he had been duly admitted a citizen of the United States. Said certificate was signed by Edward S. Cutter, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Hillsboro' county. This, as far as I have 1 The " reduced valuation," $50 ou $100. 162 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. been able to discover, is the first instance of the naturalization of an alien in this town, or at least that a record was made of such naturalization. March 8th. Vote for representative to congress: Mason W. Tappan had ir2 votes, John H. George had 124 votes. 226 votes were cast at this election, and party lines were sharply drawn. The vote for state and county officers was 111 to 124, with no "scratch- ing." For moderator, Kendall Gray received 113 votes, and Joseph Davis 123 votes. For representative to the legislature, Joel Gates received 1 vote, John Collins 112, and Joseph Knight 121. March 9th. " Voted to have the report of the Committee that settle with the selectmen and Town Treasurer, and the report of the Superintending School Committee both printed." " Voted that the Town Clerk get them printed, one for each voter in town, one week before Town meeting, 1860." " The homestead farms of George Cragin, Kelson Washburn, Benjamin Clement and .Jackson Clement of Peterboro' were disanuexed from Dls. No. 7, in Peterboro', and annexed to Dis. No. 7, in Hancock, for school purposes. ".June -28, 1859. ICHABOD GOODWIN, Gov." March 13, 1860. A proposition had been made to form a new county, to consist of the city of Manchester and the towns of Bed- ford, Goffstown, Weare, New Boston, Auburn, Candia, Chester, Londonderry, Derry, Salem, and Windham. The question, " Is it expedient to form said county?" was presented to the town; 24 voted in favor, and 168 against, the proposition. Presidential electors were voted for. There were two tickets in the field. On the one side 122 votes were cast, on the other side 112 votes were cast. March 12, 1861. On the question, " Is it expedient that a conven- tion be called to revise the constitution?" 8 voted in favor, and 64 against. Vote for representative to congress : Samuel D. Bell, 129 ; Ed- ward H. Rollins, 99; David Cross, 1. "Fbiec? that all monies, Books, Charts, Periodicals made as dona- tions to the Town Library be accepted by the Town and be applied by the Library Committee for the benefit of the Library." The report of the librarian was read and accepted. March 13, 1862. A petition having been presented to the select- men of Antrim and the selectmen of Hancock, by Robert Rice, James D. Matthews, Sherburn Barker, John Flint, Christopher P. ANNALS OF THK TOWN. 163 Parklievst, Charles M. Flint, Isaac F. Walker, Nathaniel II. Tvn-el, Warren D. Hatch, and Ezra Tyrrel, members of school districts No. 4 in Hancock, and No. 8 in Antrim, that said petitioners be allowed to form a new school district, situated partly in Hancock and partly in Antrim, — said petition being duly heard, and due notice being given to parties concerned, — it was decided to grant the petition, and a new district was formed that was called No. 9 in Hancock, and No. 15 in Antrim ; the bounds whereof were set. Aug. r2th. An act had been passed by the legislature "re- s])ecting the Trial I'erms and the County Oltices of Hillsboro' county, provided for the division of the County Offices and records and their removal to Manchester and Nashua &c." This act was presented to the town for approval. The vote was unanimous in the negative, 139 voting. ^^ Voted that the town pay those who volunteer to fill u]) the first Quota for the war one hundred dollars each when mustered into the U. S. Service." Aug. 28th. " Voted to pay a bounty of one hundred dollars to each of the volunteers necessary to make out our quota of three hundred thousand men for three years, or during tlie war, when mustered into the U. S. service." A bounty of $100 was also voted to those who might be disposed to Aolunteer for nine months, when mustered into the United States service. The selectmen were authorized to pay the families of volunteers the amount of money appropriated bylaw. Sept. 13th. The selectmen were directed to borrow money on the credit of the town to pay the families of volunteers, if it could be done lawfully; if not, they were to call another meeting. March 10, 1863. We copy the following votes: "Is it expedient to alter the Constitution? Nays, 137 ; yeas, 2." " Is it expedient to build a New Jail in the County of Hillsboro'? Nays, 155; yeas, 1." " Voted to have the selectmen meet with the Committee of the Congregational society and make all necessary repairs on the belfry of the town House." From the report of the library committee we take the following: " Whole number of books in the library 530. The library has been o])en for the delivery of books 104 times. Whole number taken out, 2896. Average number per day 27^-. Number of different individuals taking;- out books 303." 164 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Dec. 31, 1863. This meeting was called " to see if the town will vote to adopt any measures to procure substitutes for the ten volun- teers called for as the quota of this town under the late call of the President of the United States for 300,000 men, and make an appro- priation of money for the same." The selectmen were authorized to hire the said substitutes, and also to borrow a sum of money not exceeding 87000 for the above purpose. March 8, 1864. " Voted to accept of the avails of the Levee amounting to 697.85, in the hands of the Librarian "for enlarging the Library." July 4th. " Voted the selectmen be authorized to pay Dear- V)orn Moody three hundred dollars bounty money." Aug. 11th. The selectmen were authorized to hire substitutes to fill the quota of the town for the recent call for 500,000 volunteers ; also to pay $100 to each volunteer who had not received any bounty from the town. Aug. 27th. " Voted to adopt the provisions of an act approved Aug. 19, 1864, for the purpose of procuring men to fill the quota of the town under the calling of the President for 500,000 men." The selectmen were authorized to pay each citizen of the town, who would A'olunteer to fill the quota for the above call, 8500, if they would enlist for three years, and a proportional sum for a less time. Any enrolled man who would procure a substitute was to receive 8300 for a term of three years ; and each man who might be* drafted was to receive the sum of 8-00, for himself or for a substi- tute. By a subsequent vot6, any citizen who would volunteer for one year was to receive $500. Nov. 8th. Voted for presidential electors. The vote stood 116 to 103. " Voted the records be moved from Amherst to Xashua ; yeas, 70 ; nays, 6. Voted on the revision of the constitution ; yeas, 59 ; nays, 54, " Voted that the selectmen pay Dearborn Moody the highest bounty that could be paid at the time he re-enlisted, not exceeding three hundred dollars." Dec. 6th. A meeting of the town was called to see if the sum of 8300 each should be paid to citizens of the town who would vol- unteer to fill the quota of Hancock under the call of Dec. 19th for 300,000 men. The meeting adjourned, when met, for ten days, and the adjourned meeting adjourned without date. ANNALS or THE TOWN. 165 Another meeting was called for the same purpose Feb. 14, 1865, wlien the selectmen were authorized to fill the quota of the town. They were authorized to borrow not exceeding $3000 for the pur- pose, and those who might be drafted were to receive the higliest bounty the law would allow, when they were mustered into the United States service. March 14, 1865. Vote for menibev of congress: Lewis W. Clark, 112; Edward H. Rollins, 89. March 31st. Voted, To have the selectmen pay all the money the law will allow to those who have volunteered, or paid commutation money, or put in substitutes. Voted, To raise $6000 to pay the debts and defray town charges. There was an article in the warrant relative to the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the settlement of the town. Said article was passed over. " Voted to reconsider the vote relative to paying money to those who had volunteered, etc. " Voted to pay one hundred dollars to the first volunteers who have not received any bounty, and have been honorably discharged, and refund the money paid by all those that have been drafted and ])aid commutation money, or put in substitutes since the war com- menced." May 2Qth. It appears that there was some doubt in regard to the legality of the vote passed March 31st in regard to bounties, etc., and the same subject was to come up before this meeting. A letter from Judge G. Y. Sawyer was read on the legality of raising money to pay soldiers, after which the meeting adjourned. Nov. 28th. The selectmen were directed to pay the proportional part for the town of the repairs on the meeting-house. " Voted to pass the fifth article." This article was as follows : " To see what action the town will take in relation to allowing the Sem- inary to remain where it now stands." Sept. 15, 1866. Voted, To give the Congregational society the privilege of extending the hot-air pipes from the furnace-room through the partitions into the town-hall, and thence into the churcli. Voted, That the town be at the expense of cutting one door from each of the furnace-rooms into the town-hall. March 12, 1867. For representative to congress Aaron F. Stevens had 129 votes, and Edward W. Harrington had 122 votes. 166 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. March 13th. On the question, "Is it expedient to abolish pauper settlements in towns, and throw the entire support of paupers upon counties?" there were 21 votes in the affirmative, and 118 votes in the negative. Appropriations for 1867: For schools, 1800; for the expenditures of the current year, besides the amount raised for schools and for highways and bridges, $1000 ; for highways and bridges, one-half of one per cent of the real valuation. It was voted that the report of the superintending school com- mittee be printed and circulated, and also the report of the treas- urer, overseers, and selectmen. It was also voted that the report of the treasurer, overseers, and selectmen for the year closing March 10, 1868, be printed and circu- lated as soon as may be in March, 1868. March 10, 1868. Voted on the question, "To see if the town will petition congress to lay a tax on all the bonds of the United States not exceeding one per cent semi-annually, and make the same a lien on the coupons and interest of said bonds, and set the same apart as a 'sinking fund' to be applied in the purchase of the debts of the United States, in such manner as Congress may direct"; yeas, 55; nays, 2. Nov. 3d. In the vote for presidential electors for the first time the Democratic candidates were in the minority. The vote was 113 on the one side and 102 on the other. On the question, "Is it expedient that a convention be called to revise the Constitution?" the vote was, yeas, 32; nays, 84. ^'' Voted that the Selectmen cause the school and financial reports of the town for the current year to be printed," March 9, 1869. Vote for representative to congress: Aaron F, Stevens had 118 votes, Edward W. Harrington had 111 votes. Voted in the affirmative on the following resolution: '■'■ Resolved^ That it is the sense of this meeting that the Legislature be requested to form the County of Monadnock, and that the town of Hancock be included therein, provided the town of Peterboro' will furnish accommodations for the courts of said county free of cost to said county," Voted, That the town appropriate the stipulated proportion of money to pay for the shingling or new covering and painting of the outside of the meeting-house and town-hall. Nov. 9, 1869. On the question, "Ai'e you in favor of the act en- ANNALS 0f*^^H«=^¥€«fC 167 titled 'An act to establisli a State police in certain cases' '?" the vote was, yeas, 18; nays, 92. On the resolution " To give three per cent o-f the valuation of the town to that railroad company which shall build a railroad within one-half mile of Plancock meeting-house, with suitable depots," the vote was, in favor, 59 ; against, 44. March 8, 1S70. 1900 were raised for schools, one-half of the reduced valuation was raised for the repairs of highways and bridges, and $300 in addition to what might be received from other sources were raised to defray town charges. On several questions that came up the votes were as follows: "Is it expedient that a convention be called to revise the constitution?" yeas, 9; nays, 79. "Is it expedient to establish the county of Ara- oskeag?" yeas, 2; nays, 96. "Is it expedient to establish the county of Monadnock?" yeas, 24; nays, 67. The money that was raised by a levee to enlai-ge the town library was accepted, but the report of the school committee was simply "put on file," after being accepted and adopted. March 14, 1871. Vote for representative to congress: Samuel N. Bell had 111 votes, Aaron F. Stevens had 111 votes. 81 was raised for the support of paupers and other necessary town charges, in addition to Avhat might be received from other sources and what might be on hand. It was voted to print the school report this year. $1050 were raised for the support of schools. The customary one-half of the reduced valuation was raised for highways and bridges, and fifteen cents per hour allowed for the labor of a man or a yoke of oxeh. ^^ Voted, To instruct the selectmen to run the line of the town common according to the original plan." March 13, 1872. No money was raised this year for town charges, etc. Voted, To accept of a town clock, and allow the committee to place the same in the tower of the church ; the town pledging itself to keep the same in running order. ^ ' This was made by the firm of E. Howard & Co., Boston. The price of the clock was $475, and tiie expense of preparinp: the beU'ry and making dials, etc., was enough in addition to liriiiir the total expense of tlie cloc-k, when in i-n-minir ni-di-r, up to about .^CiO. The luniis nccesMi i-\- tor prncm-in- it were raisiMl liy le\'er^ iin.l >iil)- town: H. S. i.akm.^Darwin I'o.m;- :iii(| ( . i;. i .a>seir. i.t l;(>.-.t()n: lion" A. N. ( laik.of Beverly, Mass., and Dr. .laeob A. Wootl, of .New Vi)ik city. It has proved an ex- cellent lime-keeper, and is a desirable acquisition for the town. 168 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Voted, " To accept and adopt the several reports as printed without reading." Voted, " That the selectmen cause the several reports to be printed for the current year, and distributed before the next an- nual meeting." At this date the assets of the town, over and above debts, amounted to $1003.99. July 3, 1872. This meeting was called, that the town might have the privilege of accepting a legacy left to it by Ebenezer Hubbard, of Concord, Mass. Mr, Hubbard was born in Hancock, and in his M'ill he bequeathed to the town 81000 to be held in trust, the interest thereof to be used annually for the benefit of the poor of said town, in such sums and for such persons as the selectmen, overseers of the poor, and other officers having the matter in charge might deem best He also bequeathed 81000 to the town to be held in trust, the interest thereof to be used annually for the support and benefit of a public library for the general use of the inhabitants of said town. In addition to these bequests there was another bequest made con- ditionally. If not accepted on certain conditions by^the town of Concord, Mass., then $1000 was to be given to the town of Hancock, to be divided equally between the above objects and subject to the same conditions. It was voted to accept the above legacy accord- ing to the terms of Mr. Hubbard's will. As the third thousand dollars was never received, it is probable that the town of Concord complied with the conditions and received the money. ^ Nov. 5th. In the vote for presidential electors there were 102 votes cast for electors that supported Horace Greeley, 99 votes for electors who supported General Grant, and 2 votes for electors who supported Charles O'Conor. March 12, 1873. For member of congress : J. M. Fletcher had 6 votes, Austin F. Pike had 97 votes, and Samuel N. Bell had 114 votes. $1200 were raised for the support of schools. The committee chosen to consider the matter of enlarging the cemetery, or purchasing land for a new one, reported in favor of pui'chasing land on the west side of the cemetery for the purpose of enlarging it. Said committee also recommended that a sum not exceeding 8400 be appropriated for that purpose. The rejjort of the committee was accepted and adopted. 1 They did so. EBENEZER HUBBARD. I ANNALS OF THE TOWN, 169 It was also voted that the selectmen build a receiving tomb foi» the use of the town. Assets of the town, over and above debts, $4793.37. C. A. Whittaker and twenty-two other legal voters presented a request to the selectmen to call a meeting of the inhabitants of the town for the purpose of establishing a high-school district. This meeting was called March 20th, at which time the town voted to organize a high-school district in the town, for the purj)ose of supporting a high school, to be under the direction of a special committee, consisting of one person chosen from each school district in the town ; said school to be free to all actual residents of the town who might comply with the requirements in regard to qualitications, — all other persons to pay the customary tuition. April 15th. At a meeting called at this date for the purpose, the vote passed at the annual meeting, in so far as it related to raising more money than is required by law to be raised for common schools, was rescinded, and $400 were raised to be appropriated for the support of the high school. May 20th. A request was made at this date by Mark N. Spald- ing and twelve others, that the selectmen call a town-meeting, to see if the town would vote a gratuity of not exceeding live per cent of the valuation of the town to the Winsor & Forest Line railroad corporation, provided said corporation should build a rail- road through or near the village. This request was not granted.^ Nov. 11th. It was voted to invest the Hubbard legacy in New Hampshire state and town bonds. March 11, 1874. Assets of the town over and above debts, $7049.47. The selectmen were instructed to try and purchase a piece of land suitable, in their opinion, for a public cemetery. They were also instructed to take counsel and investigate the right of title in regard to the common, and take action thereon. March 18th. A petition, signed by Lewis W. Alcock and sixty- three others, was presented to the selectmen, representing that there was a necessity for the establishing of a new public cemetery in town, and recommending a lot of land, owned by David Hills, for that purpose ; said lot being the land subsequently appropriated for the i)urpose designated. The 26th of May was appointed as the time for a hearing from 1 A meeting was called, but less than two-thirds of those voting were in favor of a gi-atuity. 170 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. all the parties concerned on the subject. After due deliberation of the evidence offered on the part of those interested, and a per- sonal examination of the spot proposed, the selectmen were con- vinced that the prayer of the petitioners should be granted, and proceeded to lay out the new cemetery, Avhich, by a vote of the town, received the name of "Norway Plain cemetery." The following is a description of the boundaries of the cemetery as found in the records: "Beginning at a stake and stones on the shore of the pond at low-water mark, at the north-west corner of David Patten's land ; thence south three and one-half degrees, west by said Patten's land thirty-nine rods and seventeen links, to a stake and stones near a large stone in the wall marked with the letter H; thence north eighty -six and one-half degrees, west thirty- three rods and six links, by land of Joseph Davis and David Hills, to a stake and stones on the shore of the pond at low-water mark; thence by the shore of the pond at low-water mark to the bound first mentioned; containing four acres and eighty-four rods; four acres and forty-four and seven-tenths rods being land owned by David Hills; the remainder being land owned by Joseph Davis." The damages awarded were, to David Hills, $350 ; to Joseph Davis, $20. Dec. 28th. At a legal meeting held at this date, called at the request of Joseph Davis and ten others, T. H. Wood made an address concerning the benefit of a railroad to the town, and gave some reasons why a gratuity should be given to aid in the con- struction of the same; but for want of a two-thirds vote, as pro- vided by law, the proposed aid was not granted. Jan. 25, 1875. At a legal meeting held at this date, called at the request of Orland Eaton and twelve others, for the purpose of considering the subject of a gratuity for the Manchester & Keene railroad company, by a vote of 59 to 11 a gratuity of five per cent of the valuation of the town at that time was granted to said railroad company, provided the company would build and complete a rail- road into the village, or within one-half mile of the town-hall in Hancock, with suitable depots for the convenience of its inhabitants and the public. A statement is made in the margin, attested by Joseph Davis, town clerk, that by the order of the Supreme Court, held at Nashua on the first Tuesday of September, 1878, the record on this page was amended as follows: "Insert after the words, 'and the public,' the words, 'and complete the road on or before the ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 171 1st day of January, a. d., 1878.'" On a lower lino in the margin, after a word a little indistinct, but which may be "Mem.," are the words, "Amendment made Feb. 17, 1879." I have passed over many items of interest in these "Annals," and had this page been examined previously to taking u\) the subject matter of it, I should have been tempted to pass this over also; but as it is an important item in the history of the town, I do not feel at liberty to do so. But how a Supreme Court can amend a record in a town-meeting, is beyond my comprehension. March 9, 1875. Vote for member of congress: Austin F. Pike had 96 votes, Samuel N. Bell had 115 votes. The subject of repaying the money that had been j)aid out by persons as commutation, or for substitutes furnished to fill the quota of the town during the late Civil war, came up. David E. Patten presented a resolution that such money should be refunded. The resolution was lost by a vote of 72 in the affirmative, and 76 in the negative. March lUth. '■'■Voted, That the selectmen give six months' notice to all the owners of the horse-sheds which need repairing, and if not repaired in that time, they remove the same out of the way." At the request of Abijah Hadley and twelve others, there was an article in the warrant to have the vote in regard to a gratuity for the Manchester & Keene railroad company reconsidered. The article was dismissed. It was voted to reconsider the vote by which the article that had reference to refunding money, etc., had been indefinitely postponed, and a resolution, presented by James D. Matthews, was adopted. Said resolution was, substantially, that moneys paid out by persons for commutation and for substitutes, should be refunded; it being based on an act of the legislature, passed at the June session of 1874. At a subsequent meeting, called at the request of John Duncan and sixteen others, April 24th, the above vote, after the reading of a letter from Plon. Samuel X. Bell relating to the subject, was re- considered and rescinded. Nov. 8th. At a legal meeting held at this date, called at the request of Albert Jaquith and ten others, the selectmen were in- structed to select and stake out a suitable piece of land belonging to the town, on which to build an armory and public hall, at their earliest convenience, the town reserving tlie right to remove said 172 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. building at any time when it might cease to be used for public piarposes. This was done at the request of Albert Jaquith, Frank Barney, and eight associates, who desired that the armoi*y might be used by Section B of the New Hampshire Battery of volunteer militia. March 14, 1876. On the question, "Is it expedient that a con- vention be called to revise the constitution?" Ill voted in the affirmative, and 18 voted in the negative. Voted, To appropriate a sum not exceeding 8100 "for centennial celebration on the Fourth of July next; it being for powder and decorating the graves of Revolutionary soldiers and others." It was not deemed necessary to raise any money to defray town charges this year. Sept. 16th. At a legal meeting called at this date at the request of Joseph Davis and ten others, "To see what method the town will adopt to raise the money voted as a gift to the Manches- ter & Keene railroad company, and see if the said gratuity, or any part thereof, shall be paid to said railroad company before the com- pletion of their road as specified in a former vote of the town," it was voted to dismiss the article. It was voted to instruct the selectmen to enforce the liquor law in town. It was also voted that the Manchester & Keene railroad company have the privilege of filling up the road near E. M. Baldwin's, pro- vided they will make it at grade, from one hill to the other, with the railroad. Nov. 7th. The town voted for presidential electors. The vote was 102 to 81. John H. Felch was elected as delegate to the constitutional convention. March 13, 1877. There were thirteen amendments to the con- stitution upon which the town was permitted to vote. The vote of the town was in the main favorable to these amendments. For eleven there was a majority in favor; for one there was a tie, and for one a slight majority against. For member of congress James F. Briggs had 83 votes, Alvah W. Sulloway had 113 votes. Jan. 2, 1878. At a legal meeting called at this date at the re- quest of John Duncan and ten others, the selectmen were instructed to contest the liability of the town to pay the demands for Avhich the town had been trusteed by John H. Dorr and others. The sense I J»^ ABIJAH HADLEY. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 173 of tlie voters present at tliis meeting, wlio Avere also present at the meetincr of Jan. 25, 1875, was taken upon the question whether or not there was a limitation of time in the motion passed at that meeting. This vote was declared in the affirmative. April 8th. At a legal meeting called at this date at the request of J. F. Eaton and nine others, it was resolved that the correction of the records be submitted, upon an agreed statement of facts, to the Suj)reme Court for their decision. Nov. 5th. The Congregational society was allowed to build chimneys in the town-house, for the joint use of the society and the town, the latter to bear one-third of the expense. The selectmen were instructed to appoint a committee of one from each school district, to report at the next regular March meet- ing on the advisability of adopting a new school system. Jan. 6, 1879. At a legal meeting held at this date, at the request of David Hunt and thirty-three others, the selectmen were instructed to contest the suit brought against the town by the Manchester & Keene railroad company. They were also instructed to notify said comjiany to jnit in order the crossing at Coolidge mills within one month. Nov. '2'ld. It was voted to accept a legacy of $1000 left to the town by Abijah Hadley. Said legacy, according to the terms of Mr. Hadley's will, was left to the town on the conditions that the town should take and forever hold the same in trust, and annually pay the interest thereof to such persons as might annually be ap- pointed for the purpose, for the purchase of new books for the town library. Adolphus D. Tuttle was chosen an agent to take charge of said legacy, and invest the funds in such securities as he might deem best. He was also authorized to draw from the treasury a sum of money not exceeding $30, to pay any premium that might be nec- essary to pay for said securities. A resolution was passed, based on the j)reamble that it was "the sense of the meeting that the interest and the honor of the town alike demanded the speedy publication of a town history"; request- ing the selectmen to insert an article in the warrant for the next annual town-meeting, to take all necessary action in that direction, including an appropriation of money for said object. March 13, 1880. A resolution was introduced by John H. Felch, and passed, in favor of an early publication of a town history; and 174 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. the selectmen were authorized to make arrangements with some suitable person to write said history. They were also authorized to subscribe for one hundred copies of the work, and a sum not ex- ceeding $300 was appropriated for the payment for the same, — the work to be completed in three years.^ It was voted that all aid, pecuniary or otherwise, whether coming through the centennial committee or through other channels, would be thankfully received. The following resolution, presented by Albert Jaquith, was adopted: '•'■ Resolved, That the town accept the flag presented to the town by the absent sons and citizens of Hancock, the same to be used on all public days and occasions, and forever kept by the officers of the town as a token of high respect for their native town, and as a memento to the names of the donors." April 6, 1880. Adolphus D. Tuttle made the following state- ment to the meeting: "Adolphus C. Whitcomb offers the town of Hancock 12000 in cash, on the following conditions : That the town procure or purchase a piece of land as near the centre of the village as it can be obtained, and on said land erect, or cause to be erected, a brick building one story in height, with a tin or slate roof, to be called the ' Hancock Town Library Building,' to be kept in repair by the town, and used forever for the purposes of said town library, and for no other purpose whatever, excepting this : provided the town at some future time purchase a fire-proof safe for keeping the old records and papers belonging to the town, or provided the town desii'e to build a brick vault when said library building shall be erected, for the safe keeping of said old records, then the town may have the privilege of keeping said safe or building said vault in said town library building; but said building shall not be used as a town clerk's office. The town may choose a committee of three or more persons, or instruct the selectmen to aj^point said committee to erect said building." In reply to this statement the town passed the following resolu- tion : " Resolved, That the town will accept, with the conditions specified, of the very handsome gift of 12000 offered by Adolphus C. Whitcomb, Esq., and do hereby cordially tender sincere thanks therefor, promising to use the same for the purposes designated." In recognition of Mr. Tuttle' s services in securing this donation, he and the selectmen were appointed a committee to procure a suit- 1 The limit of tluie was afterwards extended by vote of the town. ADOLPHUS C, WHITCOMB, vM"iv^s. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 175 able lot and erect the building, and a sum not exceeding S500 was appropriated for the purchase of the lot. Mr. Tuttle was also appointed agent of tlie town to accept the building when completed. Orland Eaton, Joshua S. Lakin, and John P. Hills were appointed a committee to assist the selectmen in soliciting fncts and other aid toward the publication of the town history. On June 10th the present library lot was deeded to the town by John F. Eaton, in consideration of 83'25. It is about fifty-seven feet front by eighty feet deep, Nov. 2, 1880. The vote for presidential electors resulted as fol- lows : The electors in favor of James A. Garfield received 97 votes, and those in favor of Gen. W. S. Hancock 111 votes. Vote for mem- ber of congress: James F. Briggs received 96, and Alvah W. Sul- loway 111 votes. At this election the only break in the Democratic voters from the state and county party ticket was in the vote for sheriff, when seven Democrats voted for Charles Scott, the Rejiub- lican candidate. The Republicans were nearly as united as their opponents. March 8, 1881. A resolution was introduced by John H. Felcli, that it is expedient to consolidate the school districts of the town into one district. This resolution was not adopted. Vote: affirm- ative, 17 ; negative, 95. Voted, To raise 11000 for school purposes, — 1200 for one term of high school, and S800 for common schools. Voted, To raise one-fourth of one per cent of the town valuation as a summer tax for the repair of highways, and that the selectmen appoint suitable agents to "see the money worked out." This method of repairing the highways appears to be a departure from that employed hitherto, which was by the aid of highway surveyors and the individual working out of taxes. The selectmen were also directed to appoint agents to see that the roads were In-oken out in winter. $400, in addition to what the town might receive from other sources, were raised to defray town charges. Voted, To instruct the selectmen to i)ay the town's propoilion for ])ainting the meeting-house ; also. Voted, To paint the dials of the town clock. The following is the report of the selectmen, dated March 1, 1882: — 176 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE, Valuatiox of the Town by Ixvoice taken April 1, 1S81. 190 polls, $100 each $19,000 00 Real estate 233,3*5 00 1S3 horses 11 ,215 00 1071 cattle 24,983 00 570 sheep 1,605 00 11 hogs 90 00 15 carriages 835 00 Stock in public funds 700 OO Bank stocks 15,700 00 Money on hand or at interest 22,250 00 Stock in trade 3,870 00 Mills 2,200 00 Total valuation! $335,833 00 Rate per cent on $100, $1 .16. Amount of Money raised ky Tax. State tax $ 860 00 County tax 6,56 07 Schools 1 ,000 00 Town charges 400 00 Highway tax 839 58 Sui-plusage on above 138 95 Tax on dogs 61 00 Committed to Enoch X. Bakl\\'ln for coUection $3,955 60 Assets of the Town. State bonds $2,700 00 Cash on hand 743 00 In Collector P. Barney's hands, for the years 1875, '76, '77 60 11 In Collector D. Wilde's hands, for the year 1878 1 32 In Collector E. N. Baldwin's hands, for the year 1881 26 50 Funds Held in Tkust. Hubbard legacy for town library $1,000 00 Hadley legacy for town library 1,000 00 Hubbard legacy for town poor 1 ,000 00 Nov. 7, 1882. Vote for representative to congress : Ossian Ray- had 86 votes, J. D. Hosley had 114 votes. 1 It is probably fair to assume that the property included in this (as in previous invoices) would sell for a larger sum. This may be a proper place to state that the citizens of Hancock have over one hundred thousand dollai-s df posited in savings banks in this state, and thousands invested in railroad st()(l<-. wliicli iire taxed by the state, and that Hancock derives an income of over one them -and dnihus aycar as its proportion of these taxes. Its citizens also hold real estate nut oi the town and deposits in savings banks out of this state, and hold untaxed liiilL-d .States bonds to some extent. It will be seen by this note that tlic real value of the town is much in excess (possibly twice as large) of the invoice fiiven ul)ov(', and much in excess of its wealth at an earlier day, when savings bank tieposits were included in the money-at-interest column, and taxed by the towns. The town is undoubtedly gain- ing in wealth from year to year. xVNNALS OF THE T(nvx. 177 The following resolutions, presented by Orland Eaton, were unani- mously ]>assed: '■'■Resolved., That we take the first opportunity, after our Town Library Building is opened for use, to express in our corporate capacity our hearty thanks to the donor, Adolphus C. Whit- comb, Esq., for his very valuable and acceptable gift to his native town, and to express to Messrs. Jaquith and Copeland our apprecia- tion of the very thorough manner in wliich the work has been performed. ^'■Hesolved, That in gratitude to the donor, and in appreciation of his respected father, John Whitcomb, Esq., the building be hereafter known as ' The Whitcomb Library Building.' " Feb. 5, 1883. Several meetings had been held, in which the sub- ject of paying the gratuity that had been voted to the Manchester & Keene railroad had come up, but nothing definite had been done. At this meeting it was voted to instruct the selectmen that when they should ascertain that final judgment had been rendered in all suits pending against the town, or in which the town have any interest, they were to settle all judgments, costs, and expenses there- with connected. To do this, they were to borrow, on the credit of the town, 810,000, and also to sell the state bonds in the pos- session of the town, pledging the town's credit for the $3000 worth of bonds that I'epresented the Hubbard and Hadley legacies. March 13th. John T. Hills read from the Avill of Miss Salina Hills a clause giving S200 to the town of Hancock in trust. The conditions of the gift were, that it should be received by the town in trust, the interest thereof to be paid annually to the treasurer of the Hancock Sabbath-school Association of the First Congregational church in said Hancock, to be used as the members of said association may vote; but in case said association should at any time fail to hold a session for five consecutive Sabbaths, then the gift should be transferred to the benefit of the town library, and the interest thereof be used annually for the benefit and support of said library; said fund to be called the "Salina Hills Memorial." It was voted to accept the above legacy according to the terms of said will. It was voted to appropriate $100 to purchase a fire-proof safe, or to build a brick vault in the town library building, as the selectmen and town clerk may elect, to be used for the storing of the records of the town. 12 178 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. " Voted, To raise and appropriate the sum of 1100 in aid of tlie Town History." " Voted, Resolved that we, as a town, will, by our moral influence, sustain the selectmen in the enforcement of the Prohibitory Liquor Law." From the selectmen's report of the year closing March 1, 1883, we gather the following facts : Total valuation of the town, as per invoice taken April 1, 1882, $337,188.00; rate per cent tax on 1100, $1.09; amount of money raised, $3742.81 ; assets of the town, $570.02; liabilities of the town, $13,118.78; debt of the town less assets, $12,548.76. From the report of the agents chosen to purchase the land on which to build the library building and to erect the same, we learn that the cost of the land was $325.00 ; the cost of curbing-stone, brick for walk, grading the lot, setting the curbing-stone, etc., Avas $281.35; the cost of erecting the building was $3416.92; the cost of the plan was $72.00; the furnishing of the building cost $211.08; making the entire cost of land, grading and curbing, library build- ing and furniture, $4306.35, of which sum Adolphus C. Whitcorab gave $3700.00. March 11, 1884. Town-history agent reported progress, and asked for a moderate extension of the time for the completion of the same. Voted, To accept the report and to extend the time for publica- tion to Jan. 1, 1886. Nov. 4th. Voted for presidential electors. The candidates for electors who supported Grover Cleveland received 97 votes; those who supported James G. Blaine received 90 votes, and those who supported John P. St. John received 4 votes. For representative to congress, John H. George received 97 votes, Jacob H. Gallinger received 90 votes, and Josiah M. Fletcher received 3 votes. On the question, "Is it expedient that a convention be called to revise the constitution?" there were 12 yeas and 118 nays. " Voted, To instruct the selectmen to purchase one Champion Eoad Machine on terms proposed by Mr. Hadlock." " Voted, To instruct the selectmen to purchase one Thatcher Road Machine." March 10, 1885. The selectmen were instructed to enforce the liquor laws, including the sale of cider and lager beer, by a vote of 52 in the affirmative and 1 in the negative. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 179 ' March 9,1886. ''Voted, To raise and a].]n-()i>riate $100 for the repair of tlie town-hall." The time for completion of the town history was extended to January, 1887. The selectmen were instructed to establish the bounds of the common, stop all further encroachments on the same, consider the practicability of fencing a part of it, and act in conjunction with any society that may be willing to aid in improving it. $25 were raised to support street lamps. The question of revising the constitution came ui> again — 18 voted in the affirmative, and 54 in the negative. " Voted, To dispense with a liquor agent." To Ephraim Weston Post, No. 87, G. A. R., was granted the free use of the town-hall not more than twice in any one year, and skat- ing rinks were excluded from the same.^ SELECTMEN'S KEPUIIT. Vau-atiox of the Town bv Invoice taken Ariur, 1, ISS."). Koiil cstuto i?-2:!7.38:i 00 I'.ti polls ni.ioo 00 IS? liorses 11 .s-J.') 00 8S oxoii r),.i(io 00 4-2-2 cows l-.',804 00 '278 iioiit stock r).2;jr) oo 30G sheep 907 00 4S hogs 4-2;") 00 .T carriages -21)0 00 Public funds '200 00 Hank stocks V2,ooo 00 JMoncy at interest 20, 19t 00 Stock in trade 4,.!.".0 00 Mills '2,100 00 Total valuation $33'2,r)75 00 MoNEV liAisEi) i!V Tax. Stale tax $ 7!>2 00 County tax 570 oS For schools i)'25 00 For town debt and interest 1,000 00 For road machines 300 00 Town charges 200 00 'An oxcelloiit town fair wn^ hf-M in September. H^C nnd ;i scoond was held in ia'<7, which proM-cl a i-cimpli'ir sui-cr--. 'I'lic imiI liii^ia -in <>f Uir < Mizdis in cli'aring away uscl.--~ inl.hi-h and 1 riiiiiniiiu I la- t n',> l hat icniaiiH',! in tlic icai- ol t lie el lurch and Granfic hall, prnvcii a /irniidii, iil iii,/in>rr,i,, i,/ tu ilic -'lli^h'y (;iri," which has been still further inijjrovcd by work on Arbor Day, IssT, and hitci'. It is probable some changes will soon be niade in the highway "in front of Grange hall, and the good work of improving this property will be continued. - 180 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. School-house Ko. 3 tax $ M 00 Surplusage 195 95 Highway tax 831 44 Dog tax 71 00 Rate per cent, including highway, $1.63. Liabilities of the Town. Notes held by John D. Butler $7,000 00 For Hubbard legacy for library 1,000 00 For Hadley legacy for library 1,000 00 For Hubbard legacy for town poor 1,000 00 Due the several school districts — literary fund 71 98 Due March 1st, damage to sheep by dogs 71 00 $10,042 98 Assets of the Town. Cash'on hand $492 18 Due from the county 332 71 Amount in town liquor agent's hands 57 21 S82 10 Debt of the town less assets $9,100 88 Held in trust by the town the Saliua Hills Memorial fund, $200.00. Adolphus G. Foster, % Selectmen AjfDKEW B. Stone, | of Geoege W. Goodhue, 3 Hancock. A true record. Attest: "^^^^Z^^^^^z^c^-p-z^c^ This, with the exception of the subjoined tables of town officers, etc., completes this part of our work. It is by no means perfect ; many items of interest have been left out for want of space, and it is possible that some items have been inserted that are not of in- terest to the reader. With a few exceptions, the items have been gleaned from the town records. It will not be safe to infer that everything that the town voted to do was accomplished, but as a rule this was the fact. Certain records concerning the amount of money raised for different purposes are given, but without any fixed system. They are given from time to time, that we may be able to have some idea of the progress of the town. Could the amount of money raised for all purposes have been given, it would have been an improvement, but space would not permit. \ ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 181 In the tables below we give the names of the moderators of tlie annual town-meetings, of the constables of the town for fifty years, of the town clerks and selectmen, representatives to the General Court, and of the supervisors since that office was created. We also give the votes for the president of the state under the old con- stitution, and for governor beginning with the year 1793. In any instance where there is an omission, it is from the fact that no record has been preserved. It will be noticed that no representa- tive to the General Court was chosen from the town until 1795. Previous to that time, in the years 1789 and 1791, Hon. John Dun- can, of Antrim, was chosen to represent Deering, Antrim, and Hancock, Mr. Cochrane, in the "History of Antrim," states that the district composed of Henniker, Hillsboro', Deering, Antrim, and Society Laud was represented by Capt, Joseph Symonds, at Exeter, in 1776 and 1777 ; also, that the same district was repre- sented by Isaac Andrews in 1778, by Capt. James McCalley in 1779 and 1780, by Capt. Robert Alcock in 1781, and again by Capt. Joseph Symonds in 1782. Mr. Cochrane also states that Mr. Dun- can represented the towns of Antrim, Deering, Hancock, and Society Land from 1783 to 1796 inclusive. Although concerning the years 1785, 1786, 1788, 1790, and 1794, he is somewhat doubt- ful, and respecting the years 1795 and 1796, he is certainly in error, yet we are under great obligations to him for the light he has thrown upon this early history of the town. Officers of the Town, etc., fkoji 1779 to 1kS6, Incllsivk. 17~9.-Town clerk, Jonathan Bennett; constable, John Moor; selectmen, Jonathan Bennett, Asa Adams. 1780.. Moderator, Moses Morrison; town clerk, Robert Duncan; constable, William Lakin; selectmen, Robert Duncan, David Ames, Joseph Symonds. 1781.. Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, Robert Duncan; constable, Asa Adams; selectmen, Jonathan Bennett, Joseph Symonds, Phinehas Ames. 1782.. Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, Joseph Symonds; constable, Edmond Ames; selectmen, Joseph Symonds, Phinehas Ames, Edmond Davis. 1783. .Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, Robert Duncan; constable, James Davis; selectmen, John Foster, David Hubbard, Edmond Davis. 1784.. Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, James Duncan; constable, Joseph Symonds; selectmen, David Hubbard, Edmond Davis, Moses Dennis. Vote for president of state: Livermore, 1; Josiah Bartlett, 21; John Sulli- van, l."?. 1 78.5.. Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, Joseph Dodge; constable, James Dun- can; selectmen, Joseph Dodge, Eneas Knight, Samuel Gates. Vote for president: John Langdon, 40. 1786.. Moderator, Peter Warren; town clerk, .Joseph Dodge; constable, David Hub- bard; selectmen, Joseph Dodge, Seth Hadley, Edmond Davis. Vote for president : John Langdon, 42. 182 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1787-.Mocleratoi-, ; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, Timothy Moors; selectmen, Edmoncl Davis, Samuel Gates, Oliver La\vrence. Vote for pres- ident: John Laugdon, 41. 1788. .Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, Joseph Symonds; constable, Oliver Lawrence; selectmen, Joseph Symonds, Nathaniel Davidson, John Foster. Vote for president : John Langdon, 61 ; .John Sullivan, 1. 1789.. Moderator, .James Duncan; town clerk, James Duncan; constable, Edmond Davis ; selectmen, Samuel Gates, Hugh Orr, Robert Duncan. Assemblyman, or state representative, for Antrim, Deering, and Hancock : John Duncan, of Antrim. 1790.. Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, Moses Den- nis; selectmen, Samuel Gates, Robert Duncan, William Boutell. Vote for president: John Pickering, 25 ; Josiah Bartlett, o; John Wentworth, 4. 1791. -Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, James Hosley; constables, Salmon Wood, Nathaniel Davidson; selectmen, Samuel Gates, Robert Duncan, William Boutell. Vote for president : Josiah Bartlett, 3S. Representative for Deering, Anti-im, and Hancock, John Duncan, of Antrim. 1793. -Moderator, James Davis; town clerk, James Hosley; constables, Seth Hadley, William Brooks ; selectmen, Samuel Gates, Edmond Davis, Aaron Parker. Vote for president : Josiah Bartlett, 34. 1793 .Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, James Hosley; constables, Samuel Gordon, Seth Hadley; selectmen, Samuel Gates, Aaron Parker, Daniel Kim- ball. Vote for governor : Josiah Bartlett, 60. 1794.. Moderator, Samuel Gates; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, Doctor Kit- tredge ; selectmen, Samuel Gates, Samuel Gordon, Aaron Parker. Vote for governor : John Taylor Gilman, 40. 1795.. Moderator, Henry Prentice; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, James Da^^s; selectmen, Samuel Gordon, Sampson Tuttle, John Clark. Vote for governor: John Taylor Gilman, 36. Representative, Samuel Gordon. 1796.. Moderator, Heni-y Pi-entice; town clerk, James Hosley; constable. Ensign Lemuel Lakin; selectmen, Samuel Gates, John Bowers, Noah Wheeler. Vote for governor: John Taylor Gilman, 34. Representative, Samuel Gordon. 1797.. Moderator, Samuel Gordon; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, Lieut. J^em- uel Lakin ; selectmen, Samuel Gates, John Bowers, Noah Wheeler. Vote for governor : .John Taylor Gilman, 45. Representative, Samuel Gordon. 1798.. Moderator, Henry Prentice; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, John Brooks; selectmen, Samuel Gates, John Bowers, Noah Wheeler. Vote for governor: John Taylor Gilman, 54. Representative, Capt. William Brooks. 1799.. Moderator, Heni-y Prentice; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, Abijah Hadley; selectmen, Samuel Gates, William Boutell, Sampson Tuttle. Vote for governor: John Taylor Gilman, 68. Representative, Capt. WilUam Brooks. 1800. .Moderator, Samuel Gordon ; town clerk, James Hosley ; constable, John Clark ; selectmen, Sampson Tuttle, Ninian Clark, James Duncan. Vote for gover- nor: Timothy Walker, 79; John Taylor Gilman, 17. Representative, Capt. William Brooks. 1801.. Moderator, Samuel Gordon; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, Ezckiel Paige; selectmen, Sampson Tuttle, Ebenezer Knight, Samuel Gates. Vote for governor: Timothy Walker, 64; John Taylor Gilman, '28; John Langdon, 2. Representative, Capt. William Brooks. 1803.. Moderator, Thomas Paige; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, Nehemiah Wheeler; selectmen, Sampson Tuttle, Ebenezer Knight, Andrew Seaton. Vote for govei-nor : John Langdon, 92; John Taylor Gilman, 11. 1803. .Moderator, James Duncan; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, Samuel Fox; selectmen, Samuel Gates, Ebenezer Knight, David Wood. Vote for gover- nor: John Langdon, 91; John Taylor Gilman, 9. Representative, Capt. Wil- liam Brooks. ANNALS OF THE TOWN. 183 18»4..M:oclciator, Henry Prentice; town clerk, James Hosley; constable, Samuel Fox; selectmen, Samuel Gates, David Wood, David Knight. Vote for gov- ernor: John Langdon, 12-2; John Taylor Oilman, 12. Kepresentative, Capt. William Brooks. 1805.. Moderator, Henry Prentice; town clerk, David Wood; constable, Abijah Had- ley ; selectmen, David Wood, David Knight, David Xahor. Vote for gover- nor: John Langdon, 142; John Taylor Gilman, 14. Representative, Capt. William Brooks. 180G.. Moderator, Samuel Gordon; town clerk, Joseph Symonds: constable, Samuel Ward; selectmen, Joseph Symonds, David Knight, Salmon AVood. Vote for governor: John Langdon, i:J8. Representative, Capt. William Brooks. 1807.. Moderator, Samuel Gordon; town clerk, Joseph Symonds; constable, Samuel Ward; selectmen, David Knight, Jei-emiah Bacon, Samuel Ward. Vote for governor: John Langdon, 91. Representative, Capt. William Brooks. 1808.. Moderator, Samuel Gordon; town clerk, .Samuel Gates; constable, Jacob Ames; selectmen, David Knight, Jeremiah Bacon, Samuel Gates. Vote for governor: John Langdon, 71. Representative, Capt. William Brooks. 1809. . Jloderator, Samuel Gordon ; town clerk, Samuel Gates ; constable, Samuel Fox ; selectmen, Samuel Gates, Da^-id Wood, Ebeuezer Knight. Vote for gover- nor, John Langdon, 112; Jeremiah Smith, 24. Representative, Reed Paige. 1810.. Moderator, Henry Prentice; town clerk, Joseph Symonds; constable, Samuel Fox; selectmen, David Knight, David Wood, Thatcher Bradford. Vote for governor: John Langdon, 150; Jeremiah Smith, 21. Representative, Reed Paige. 1811.. Moderator, Henry Prentice; town clerk, Joseph Symonds; constable, Samuel Ward; selectmen, David Knight, David Wood, Thatcher Bradford. Vote for governor: John Langdon, 63; Jeremiah Smith, 19. Representative, Reed Paige. 1813.. Moderator, Henry Prentice; town clerk, Joseph Symonds; constable, Cristy Duncan; selectmen, Thatcher Bradford, David Wood, Salmon Wood. Vote for governor: William Plummer, 166; John T. Gilman, 17. Repi-esentative, Reed Paige. 1813.. Moderator, Henry Prentice; town clerk, John 'Wliitcomb; constable, Jacob Ames; selectmen, Reuben Wasson, Cristy Duncan, Samuel Ward. Vote for governor: William Plummer, 186; John T. Gilman, 28. Representative, Reed Paige. 1814. .Moderator, Henry Prentice ; town clerk, John Wliitcomb ; constable, Maj. John Brooks ; selectmen, David Knight, Thatcher Bradford, Salmon Wood. Vote for governor: William Plummer, 210; John T. Gilman, 27. Representative, Reed Paige. 1815.. Moderator, Henry Prentice; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, David Ames, Jr. ; selectmen, David Knight, Thatcher Bradford, Salmon Wood. Vote for governor : William Phimmer, 194; John T. Gilman, 29. Representa- tive, David Nahor. 181G.. Moderator, David Xahor ; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, David Ames, Jr.; selectmen, Thatcher Bradford, Joseph Symonds, Joseph Hills. Vote for governor: William Plummer, 208; James Sheafe, 27. Representa- tive, Reed Paige,i David Xahor. 181 7.. Moderator, David Nahor; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, Hezekiah Ober; selectmen, Thatcher Bradford, Joseph Symonds, Jr., Joseph Hills. Vote for governor: William Plummer, 193; James Sheafe, 7; Josiah Bart- lett, 1. Representative, David Xahor. 1818.. Moderator, John Brooks; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, Hezekiah Ober; selectmen, Thatcher Bradford, Joseph Symonds, Reuben Wasson. Vote for governor: William Plummer, 188; Jeremiah Masou, 6. Represen- tative, Thatcher Bradford. > Mr. Paige died in July of this year, and Mr. Nahor was elected to fill the vacancy. 184 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1819..Moi1erator, John Brooks; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, Cristy Dun- can; selectmen, Capt. Joseph Symonds, Reuben Wasson, Jacob G. Lakin. Vote for governor: Samuel Bell, 108; William M. Richardson, 13; David L. Morrill, 37 ; William Hale, 6. Representative, Thatcher Bradford. 1830.. Moderator, Jacob Flint; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, David Ames, Jr.; selectmen, Jacob G. Lakin, Benjamin Whittemore, Nathaniel Dow. Vote for governor: Samuel Bell, 103; David L. Morrill, 39; J. Brooks, 1. Representative, Thatcher Bradford. 1821.. Moderator, Dr. .Jonas Hutchinson; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, Capt. Jacob Ames; selectmen, Jacob G. Lakin, Benjamin Whittemore, Na- thaniel Dow. Vote for governor: Samuel Bell, 115; Da\-id L. Morrill, 42; Edward Tailor, 1 ; Levi Jackson, 1. Representative, Thatcher Bradford. 1833.. Moderator, Dr. .Jonas Hutchinson; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, Henry Cummings; selectmen, Jacob G. Lakin, Asa Symonds, Jacob Flint. Vote for governor: Samuel Bell, 118; David L. Morrill, 23. Representative, Andrew Wallace. 1833. .Moderator, Thatcher Bradford; town clerk, John Whitcomb ; constable, Henry Cummings; selectmen, Jacob G. Lakin, Asa Symonds, Joseph Symonds. Vote for governor : Samuel Dinsmore* 149; Levi Woodbury, 26; D. J... Morrill, 2. Representative, Andrew Wallace. 1834.. Mode rat or, Dr. Jonas Hutchinson; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, Jacob Flint; selectmen, Jacob G. Lakin, .Jacob Flint, Henry Whitcomb. Vote for governor : David L. Morrill, 173 ; Levi Woodbury, 8 ; William Plum- mer, Jr., 1. Representative, Andrew Wallace.' 1835.. Moderator, Dr. Jonas Hutchinson; town clerk, John ^^^litcomb; constable, Jacob Flint; selectmen, Thatcher Bradford, Capt. Cristy Duncan, Abijah Hadley. Vote for governor : David L. Morrill, 170. Representative, Capt. Joseph Symonds. 1836 . .Moderator, Capt. John Brooks ; town clerk, John Whitcomb ; constable, Stephen Wood ; selectmen, Thatcher Bradford, Cristy Duncan, Sampson Tuttle. Vote for governor: Da^-id L. Morrill, 141; Benjamin Pierce, 37; John Sprague, 1. Representative, Capt. Joseph Symonds. 1837.. Moderator, Dr. Jonas Hutchinson; town clerk, John Whitcomb; constable, Adjt. John Brooks; selectmen, Thatcher Bradford, Sampson Tuttle, Abijah Hadley. Vote for governor: Benjamin Pierce, 86; David I^. Morrill, 85; Matthew Harvej', 1 ; Jonathan Harvey, 1. Representative, Henry Whitcomb. 1828.. Moderator, Jacob Flint; town clerk. Dr. Jonas Hutchinson; constable, John Sprague ; selectmen, Thatcher Bradford, Jacob G. Lakin, John Gilson. Vote for governor: Benjamin Pierce, 168; John Bell, 51. Representative, Joseph Symonds. 1839.. Moderator, Jacob Flint; town clerk. Dr. Jonas Hutchinson; constable, Asa Washburn; selectmen, Jacob G. Lakin, John Gilson, Charles Symonds. Vote for governor: Benjamin Pierce, 173; John Bell, 49. Repi-esentative, Thatcher Bradford. 1830.. Moderator, Jacob Flint; town clerk. Dr. Jonas Hutchinson ; selectmen, Jacob G. Lakin, Charles Symonds, Amos Whittemore. Vote for governor : Matthew Harvey, 187; Timothy Upham, 44. Representative, Joseph Symonds. 1831.. Moderator, Jacob Flint; town clerk, Henry Whitcomb; selectmen, Amos Whittemore, David Patten, Timothy Moors, Jr. Vote for governor: Samuel Dinsmore, 181; Ichabod Bartlett, 49. Representative, Amos Whittemore. 1833.. Moderator, Dr. Jonas Hutchinson; town clerk, John Whitcomb; selectmen, Amos Whittemore, Ebenezer Ware, Simeon Lakin. Vote for governor: Samuel Dinsmore, 192; Ichabod Bartlett, 20. Representative, Amos Whitte- more. 1 Mr. Wallace having received the appointment of clerk of the Superior Court of the county, which office required him to remove to Amherst, resigned his position as representative, and Capt. Joseph Symonds was chosen in his stead. ANNALS OF TUH TOWN. 185 1833..MoIodcrator, Joseph Davis; town clerk, A. C. Blood; selectmen, Jf. X. Spald- ing, Hiram Fuller, Henry Tuttle. Vote for governor: Edward \V. Harring- ton, IIJ; Frederick Smyth, Si). Representative, Mark N. Spalding. 1S(>(>.. Moderator, Joel Gates; town clerk, Adolphus D. Tuttle; selectmen, Henry Knight, Avery M. Clark, Orland Eaton. Vote for governor: John Ci. Sin- clair, 11-2; Frederick Smyth, 10.S. Representative, Lewis Symonds. 1807..^Ioderator, Joel Gates; town clerk, A. I). Tuttle; selectmen, Henry Knight, A. M. Clark, Orland Eaton. Vote for governor: Walter Harriman, lii); John G. Sinclair, l-2'2. Representative, Henry Knight. 18G8.. Moderator, Joel Ciates; town clerk, A. D. Tuttle; selectmen, A. M. Clark, Orland Eaton, William F. Symonds. Vote for governor: Walter Harriman, 110; John G. Sinclair, 112. Kepresentativc, Averj^ M. Clai-k. 1S(>'.).. Moderator, Joel Gates; town clerk, A. D. Tuttle; selectmen, Orland Eaton, William F. Symonds, Andi-ew B. Stone. Vote for governor : Onslow Stearns, US; John Bedell, 111. Representative, Avery M. Clark. 1870.. Moderator, Joel Gates; town clerk, A. D. Tuttle; selectmen, W. F. Symonds, Andrew B. Stone, John P. Hills. Vote for governor: John Itedell, lOU; Onslow Stearns, 109. Representative, Orland Eaton. 1S71 . .Moderator, Joel Gates; town clerk, A. D. Tuttle; selectmen, A. H. stone, J. P. Hills, William Weston. Vote for governor: James A. Weston, 111; -Tames Pike, 114. Representative, Joel Gates. 187'3.. Moderator, Joel Gates; town clerk, A. I). Tuttle; selectmen, John P. Hills, William Weston, Avery M. Clark. Vote for governor: James A. Weston, 117; Ezekiel A. Straw, 115; John Blackmer, 5. Representative, Joel Gates. 1873.. Moderator, John H. Felch; town clerk, Joseph Davis; .selectmen, Asa Simonds, Joshua 8. Lakin, John 11. Felch. Vote for governor: Samuel K. Mason, 1; John Blackmer, 5; Ezekiel Straw, flS; James A. Weston, 112. Representative, Lewis Symonds. 1874. .Moderator, John H. Felch; town clerk, Joseph Davis; selectmen, Asa Simonds, Joshua S. Lakin, John H. Felch. Vote for governor: John Blackmer, 5; Luther McCutchins, 93; James A. Weston, lli5. Representative, Andrew B. Stone. 1875. .Moderator, John H. Felch ; town clerk, Joseph Davis ; selectmen, Asa Simonds, Joshua S. Lakin, John H. Felch. Vote for governor: Person C. Chenej', 96; Hiram R. Roberts, 115. Representative, Andrew B. Stone. 1876.. Moderator, John H. Felch; town clerk, Joseph Davis; selectmen, John H. Felch, Edward R. Danforth, Alvah Copeland. Vote for governor : P. C. Cheney, 88; Daniel Marcy, 112. Representative, Joshua S. Lakin. 1877- -Moderator, John H. Felch; town clerk, Joseph Davis; selectmen, John H. Felch, E. R. Danforth, Alvah Copeland. Vote for governor: Benjamin Pres- cott, 8.'J; Daniel Marcy, 113. Representative, Joshua S. Lakin. 1878.. Moderator, John H. Felch; town clerk, Adolphus D. Tuttle; selectmen, John II. Felch, E. R. Danforth, Alvah Copeland; supervisors, Jo.shua S. Lakin, Zophcr W. Brooks, Charles G. Matthews. Vote for governor : Benjamin F. Prescott, 82; Frank A. McKean, 108. Representative, John II. Felch. 1879.. Moderator, John P. Hills; town clerk, A. 1). Tuttle; selectmen, John II. Felch, E. R. Danforth, Alvah Copeland. 1880.. Moderator, Andrew B. Stone; town clerk, A. D. Tuttle; selectmen, John P. Hills, William F. Symonds, Cliarles M. Sheldon; supervisors, Joshua S. Lakin, Zophcr W. Brooks, Charles G. Matthews. Vote for governor : Charles II. Bell, 97; Frank Jones, 111. Representative, Zophcr W. Brooks. 1881.. Moderator, Andrew B. Stone; town clerk, A. I). Tuttle; selectmen, Jolin I\ Hills, W. F. Symonds, Charles M. Sheldon. 188'i.. Moderator, A. B. Stone; town clerk, A. D. Tuttle; selectmen, John P. Hills, W. F. Symonds, Adolplms G. Foster; supervisors, Benjamin Goodhue, ICdward R. Danforth, Henrj' W. Ware. Vote for governor: Charles II. Bell, 1; Levi W. Barton, 1; Samuel W. Hale, 19; ^Martin V. B. Edgerley, 131. Rep- resentative, Charles G. Matthews. 188 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1883.. Moderator, A. B. Stone; town clerk, A. D. Tuttle; selectmen, W. F. Symonds, Adolphus G. Foster, Joseph A. Tarbell. 1884.. Moderator, A. B. Stone; town clerk, A. D. Tuttle; selectmen, WUliam F. Symonds, A. G. Foster, A. B. Stone; supervisors, Edward R. Danforth, Henry W. Ware, James S. Hay ward. Vote for governor : Larkin D. Mason, 3 ; Moody Currier, 91 ; John C. Hill, 97. Representative, William F. Symonds. 1885.. Moderator, A. B. Stone; town clerk, A. D. Tuttle; selectmen, A. G. Foster, A. B. Stone, George W. Goodhue. 1886.. Moderator, Andrew B. Stone; town clei'k, William F. Symonds; selectmen, Adolphus G. Foster, Andrew B. .Stone, George W. Goodhue; supervisors, Henry W. Ware, James S. Hayward, Joseph A. Tarbell. Vote for gover- nor: Joseph Wentworth, 3; C. H. Sawyer, 79; Thomas Cogswell, 95. Repre- sentative, Edward R. Danforth. CHAPTER X. CHURCH HISTORY. In the preceding chapter much of what might with equal pro- priety come under this head has been told. As the towns of New England were originally organized, the church and the town were almost one. As we are indebted to Peter Warren for the preserva- tion of the early records of the town, so also are we indebted to Rev. Reed Paige for the preservation of the early recoi'ds of the Congregational church, which for a large part of the time since the town was organized has been the only church within its borders. On the 19th of June, 1788, a few persons, members of churches in the towns from whence they had come, met at the house of John Cumings, and took the initial step towards embodying themselyes into a church. The last Thursday in August was set apart for a day of fasting, and the organizing of a Christian church. It was decided to call in the assistance of Rev. Mr. Farrar, of New Ipswich, Rev. Mr. Good- ridge, of Lyndeboro', and Rev. Mr. Miles, of Temple, with dele- gates, for the above purpose. Another meeting was held Aug. 20th, when the preliminaries were more fully arranged. Mr. Symonds was appointed collector and treasurer, and it was decided that the council should meet at the house of John Cumings at eight o'clock in the morning. At the time and place appointed, Aug. 28, 1788, the council, con- sisting of the clergymen mentioned above and Timothy Farrar, Esq., of New Ipswich, Esquire Spaulding, of Lyndeboro', and Deacon CHURCH HISTORY. 189 Cragin, of Tein[)lo, met and formed a clmrcli, consisting of the fol- lowing members, viz. : — John Cumings, James Hoslcy, Joseph Dodge, James Duncan, Sarah Cumings, Molly Dodge, Salmon Wood, John IJowers, William Williams, Joseph Symonds, Sybel Wood, Klizabeth Kowers, :Mary ^VilhlUls, Mittie SjTuonds, Samuel Tyrrell, Susannah Gates, Abner Whitcomb. Like most of tlie Congregational churches of New England at that time, the basis on wliich this church was organized was a churdi covenant, which the members signed after it had been approved by the Kevs. Messrs. Farrar, Goodridge, and Miles : — " We whose names ai'e hereunto subscribed, members of various churches, resid- ing in the town of Hancock, having it in our minds to embody into a cluirch by ourselves, and apprehending we are called of God thereunto, " Do in a most solemn manner renew our covenant with him and enter into cov- enant with one another in the following form, viz. : " We do in the first place with deep humility of soul, desire to acknowledge our utter un worthiness of the least of all God's mercies unto us — at the same time ad- mire and adore the rich, free grace of God through our Lord Jesus Christ, who tri- umphs over so great unworthiness — who sets before us and otTers to us the greatest blessings through him. With an humble dependence on the grace of God we would now thankfully lay hold of his covenant and choose the things that please him, and by the grace of God assisting us, — " We avouch the Lord Jehovah, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, to be our (^.od, por- tion, and chief good. " We give up ourselves to the Lord Jesus Christ, the mediator of the new cove- nant and great head of the church, acknowledging him as the Prophet, Priest, and King of our salvation, relying upon him alone for our acceptance with God. " We also give up ourselves to God the Holy Ghost as our guide, sanctifier, and comforter, trusting to him to lead us in the way of truth and holiness— And with our- selves we desire to give up our seed after us in an everlasting covenant, never to be forgotten. "In a firm belief of the great doctrines of our holy religion, contained in the sacred Scriptures, we heartily embrace them as the only i-ule of our faith and prac- tice; and it is our sincere purpose and resolution, by divine assistance, to discharge the duties of Christian love and brotherly watchfulness towards each other; to train up our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, commanding them and our household, that they may keep the way of the Lord. "To abstain from excessive drinking and from vain and unprofitable language, and from all other immoral conduct, as far as in our power, and to endeavor that our whole conduct and conversation may be worthy of imitation; To pray with our families and with one another at suitable times ; To unite in maintaining the public worship of God among us, and diligently attend upon the institutions and ordinances of the gospel; To submit to all regular and Scriptural discipline in the church, ac- cording to the practice of Congregational churches, and to contribute all in our power to the good order and peaceableness of those administrations. We promise to endeavor to walk in wisdom towards them that are without, for the purpose of ad- vancing the kingdom of Christ; To seek the peace and prosperity of Zion, and endeavor as much as in us lies to live peaceably with all men. In a word, we resolve, in the strength of God, to go on and persevere in the ways of well-doing, praying that we may be steadfast in his covenant, and adorn his religion in all things. Amen." 190 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Two days after the above covenant was accepted, Josiah Blodgett, Jane Blodgett, Enos Knight, and Levi Priest were received into the communion of the church. May 15, 1789. William Boutell, Rachel Boutell, Seth Hadley, Samuel Ryan, Sarah Jones, Tabitha Hadley, Eunice Ryan, Lydia Pratt, Jane Duncan, and Mary Tyrrell, and about a year later (May 31, 1790), Daniel Kimball and Sarah Dennis, were also re- ceived into the communion of the church ; making in all thirty- three persons who had become members when a call was extended to their first pastor. Rev. Reed Paige, Oct. 5, 1790. " It is not to be presumed that, during the three years that elapsed after the organization of the church before the settlement of Mr. Paige, its members enjoyed to any great extent the privileges they were so anxious to secure for themselves and their families. The organization was a provisional one. No deacons were chosen until Oct. 20, 1791. It has already been stated that Joseph Symonds was chosen collector and treasurer at the second meeting. At the third meeting, when the church was organized, James Hosley was chosen moderator and clerk, pro tempore; James Hosley, James Dun- can, and Joseph Symonds "A committee to provide the elements for the Lord's Supper, and to wait upon the Table — and to prepare matters on occasion to lay before the chh, till further orders." It is probable that there were other persons in town that were members of churches in towns from whence they came at this time. Robert Duncan, who was the first deacon, remained a member of a church in Londonderry until after he was chosen to that ofiice here ; and, were there space, we might adduce others. At the church meeting Oct. 5, 1790, when the call was extended to Mr. Paige " to settle with us as our Pastor and teachei-," there were sixteen members present, and all voted in the afiirmative. It will be remembered that the town-meeting at Avhich the vote was taken in regard to the call was on the same day (see page 111); and of the committee then appointed by the town to present to Mr. Paige its proceedings, three were at that time members of the church, and two were not. Mr. Paige's acceptance of the invitation extended to him we have already given on page 111. The same letter was sent to the church, and is i)reserved on its records. In justice to Mr. Paige, CHURCH HISTORY. 191 1 wish here to state that the word "Supreme," as we find it in his own handwriting, is spelled correctly. Mr. Paige's letter of acceptance was dated May 7, 1791. A meeting of the church was called May 23d ; sixteen members were ' ])resciil. It was voted unanimously to accept Mr. Paige's answer. By a mutual understanding between the church and Mr. Paige, the following churches, each represented by ])astor and delegate, were invited to assist in the ordination of Mr. Paige. The church made choice of the following: Rev. Stephen Farrar, New Ipswich; Rev. Sewal Goodridge, Lyndeboro'; Rev. Noah Miles, Temple; Rev. David Annan, Peterboro' ; Rev, Seth Payson, Rindge; Rev. Moses Bradford, Francestown; Rev. Edward Sprague, Dublin ; Rev. Mr. P^'oster, Packersfield. Mr. Paige made choice of the following: ]\ev. Nathaniel Emmons, Franklin; Rev. Laban Ainswoi'th, Jaffrey; Rev. Christopher Paige, Pittsfield ; Rev. Thomas Holt, Hardwick. The council convened pursuant to letters missive from the Church of Christ in Hancock, Sept. 20,^ 1791. The churches of Lyndeboro', Dublin, Temple, Rindge, Jaffrey, Pittsfield, Francestown, Hardwick, and Peterboro' were represented by pastors and delegates. Rev. Sewal Goodridge was chosen moderator, and Rev. Laban Ains- worth scribe. The council was opened by prayer by the moderator, after which it was voted to proceed to ordination. The services were as follows: — Inti'oductory prayer Mr. Holt. Sermon Mr. Holt. Ordaining prayer and charge Mr. Ainsworth. Kight-hand of fellowship Mr. Bradford. Concluding prayer Mr. Paige. At a meeting of the church, held Oct. 20, 1791, James Hosley was chosen first deacon, but as he declined accepting, Robert Dun- can was chosen first deacon, and Daniel Kimball second deacon. The meeting adjourned, to meet at the house of James Hosley the next Thursday, "by the setting of the sun." At this adjourned meeting James Duncan was chosen the third deacon. It was voted to purchase a book in which to keep the records, and each male member was to pay nine pence to purchase said book, the overplus to remain in the hands of the treasurer till needed. 1 We have the authority of i\rr. Paige for this date. It has, however, heen supposed that his ordination took place one (hiy later (Sept. 21), and the town records are authority lor this latter date. 192 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Mr. Symonds was requested "to continue as church treasurer till there be deacons or a deacon of the church." "Rev. Mr. Paige, Deacon Hosley,^ and Mr. Robert Duncan were chosen a committee to draught a confession of faith, to be laid before the church for their examination and acceptance." At a church meeting held at the house of Joseph Symonds, Dec. 13, 1791, the report of the committee on the confession of faith was accepted and adopted. On page 22, of the records, may be found another copy of the original church covenant slightly changed in the preamble, but no names are signed to it, although there are blank spaces left for signatures; this has no date. On page 24 we find what may perhaps be termed a renewed covenant, substantially like the first two, but evidently entei'ed into from a feeling that there was need of more interest in religious matters. It begins as follows : — " Whereas we have reason to believe that religion is in a low and declining state among us, we the subscribers constituting the church of Christ in Hancock, feel it to be our duty as professors of Christianity, most seriously and solemnly to enquire into the state of ourselves, humbly to confess our uuworthiness of any of God's mercies, devoutly to implore the sanctifying influences of his holy spirit upon our hearts, and the renewing and sanctifying influences of the same Spirit upon those who are without, that true religion may revive and flourish among us, and consider- ing our present backslidings we feel it to be our duty most seriously and solemnly, with fasting and prayer, to renew covenant with God, and with one another." At a church meeting dated Sept. 8, 1805, the subject matter of this preamble was discussed ; the Thursday preceding the first Sab- bath in the next November was set apart as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayei", with the express purpose of renewing the covenant on said day and a committee, composed of the pastor, Deacons Kimball, Boutell, and Kittredge, Esquire Hosley, and Brother Prentice, appointed to examine the confession of faith and church covenant, and report at the next church meeting. Oct. 31, 1805, " was observed as a day of fasting and prayer by the church, and they did then publicly and solemnly renew cove- nant." Without doubt this was the covenant recorded on page 24, although this record is found on page 89. 1 Mr. Hosley from the first was known as Deacon Hosley in town, having served in that capacity previous to his coming here. Although he was on the committee to (Iral't the conr.-ssion of faitli that w;i's adoiitcd Ijy tlie church, and all of his subse- (|tirnl lilc ;iii :icli\ (■ iiicinlicr in lull (■onuiuinioii, he was not cnlirclv ill svinjiathy with that iM.iili^siiiii (ii niith, and must, liiivc acc'cptcd it with nicntar reservation. It is alsopniljabli! ilial Mr. Dniicau was waiting for this coiilossioii of faith to be made before he was willing to connect himself with the cliurch. CHURCH HISTORY. 193 The meetings of the church do not appear to have been regu- lar, but when there was business of special importance to be transacted they were called. Feb. 28, 1799, was a special occa- nion. Three votes were passed in relation to church attendance, that ought not to be passed over in silence, for they show the earnestness of the active members, and their desire that all things should be done decently and in order, and for the spiritual ad- vancement of the town. The first vote was in regard to sacra- mental lectures. It was declared that they were helpful to all, and that they considered it deplorable that any, whether pro- fessors or not, should not be present ; therefore they pledged themselves to attend, and cause as many of their families to at- tend as could conveniently, and each and every member should be accountable for his neglects The other two votes were of a little different chaiacter, but really with a tendency in the same direction. It appears that many of the attendants on public worship were in the habit of standing round the meeting-house, or perhaps remain- ing in other houses, after public worship had commenced. This conduct was calculated to interrupt the solemnity of worship, and was offensive to God, as it displayed inattention to the duties of his house ; therefore, it was voted " that we will be cai-eful to take our seats before, or as soon as, the teacher shall have entered the desk, cause our families to do the same, and use our influence that others do it likewise." For fear that lengthy intermissions between the public ser- vices on the Lord's day might have a tendency to encourage unprofitable conversation upon subjects inconsistent with the due observance of holy time, and calculated to drive serious impres- sions from the mind, it was therefore voted that said intermis- sions be not more than three-fourths of an hour at any season of the year.^ The last meeting of the church recorded by Mr. Paige, was held Sept. 1, 1808. Nov. 2, 1816, a meeting was called, at which time Rev. Stej)hen Chajjin was chosen moderator, to preside at said meeting, William Boutell was chosen permanent moderator, and David Nahor permanent clerk. As Mr. Nahor held the impor- tant office of clerk during the interval between the death of Mr. 1 This rule was rescinded by vote of the church Sept. 11, 18-2S. 13 194 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Paige and the settlement of Mr. Burgess, his autograph is inserted here : — ^ c^cC ^yra>L(n- No meetings were held for over a year. The winter of 1817-18 was a critical time for the church. Joshua Chandler was in- vited by the town, by a vote of 96 to 26, to settle as the minister of the town (see page 141). The church did not concur in the invita- tion, as Mr. Chandler was not in sympathy with its confession of faith. Mr. Chandler had proposed that a council be called to settle the difference between them. To this the church by vote consented, and designated Rev. Mr. Bradford, of Francestown, and Rev. Mr. Whiton, of Antrim, to be council oji the part of the church. John Clark and David Nahor were appointed to confer with Mr. Chan- dler, and David Nahor was appointed agent for the church to give the town any necessary information of the proceedings of the meeting.-* As all the further information we have is simply that on Feb. 24th Mr. Chandler gave his answer to the town in the negative, it is to be presumed that no council was called. Mr. Chandler con- nected himself with the Unitarians, and had several settlements in different towns in Massachusetts. He was an able man, but some- what eccentric. In June, 1820, it was voted "to purchase one flagon, four cups, and a bason for the use of the church." April 7, 1821, it was voted " that the church provide a table for the meeting-house, to be made of cherry-tree wood." N"o objection was to be made if for the same cost to the church a mahogany table was procured. A decent chair was also to be provided, and what was also com- mendable, it was resolved to meet at the meeting-house for worship on Sabbath days, provided there should be no preacher; also, to attend the monthly concert of prayer. A call was extended by the church to Archibald Burgess to settle with them in the gospel ministry, Nov. 4, 1822, and David Nahor, Asa Symonds, and Ninian Clark were authorized to extend to Mr. Burgess said call in behalf of the church. The Congregational society of Hancock having united with the ' This meeting was held Feb. 2, 1818, the day previous to tlie town meeting that extended to Mr. Chandler the invitation as stated above. ARCHIBALD BURGESS. VM-^otiV-tWi v»,\H\^ >«, 1. ^.^v^*^ ^*,v.tt*\?,^ wvss. CHURCH HISTORY. 195 churcli in extending to Mr. Burgess a call, the following is the answer of Mr. Burgess to the church and society : — " Hancock, Nov. 1G, ls-22. " To the Congregational Church and Society in Hancock. " Dear Bi-ethren and friends your communication of the 4"' and 5''' instant inviting me to settle over you in the Gospel IninistrJ^ and for reasons not necessary to men- tion I hasten thus early to communicate a rei^ly. By tlie direction of an overruling Providence I was brought to this place to speak in the name of the Lord Jesus to my dying fellow mortals, to preach the glad tidings of salvation to a people who for years since the death of their beloved pastor have been anxiously desirous of a re- settlement of the ministry among them, but hitherto frustrated When I consider the alHictions of this people how often you have been disappointed, and that the hearts of many have been ready to faint and give up in dispair my feelings would incline me not to add to 5-our disappointments. But there ar(> things which have a discouraging tendency. Altho' there is a good degree of harmony and union at present. When I bring to mind the nature of man, his mutabilitj^, the very slender bands which hold societies together, — and that the pi-esent union may be dissolved, and this people rent by intestine divisions, and that my self may be the cause — the way looks dark. — Could I w-ith certainty foresee such events, no considerations would prevail with me to tarry— It would be like casting one's self upon the tunml- tuous billows of the ocean to be dashed in pieces by the conflictiug elements — but we believe better things concerning you. — " When one has labored any length of time without seeing any fruit produced it tends to discourage the heart — By your call I have been led to review the re- quirements of a gospel minister, the weight of obligation and the very great respon- sibility resting upon him — and when I consider how inadequate of myself, I am to the great work — ^Tien I look forward to that day when minister and people must stand before the ' Judge of the quick and the dead ' and conceive of the account whicli must then be given— When I conceive of the immense responsibility rest- ing upon the head of him who takes the charge of immortal souls — that he nuist be either a 'savour of death unto death or of life unto life,' I feel to exclaim with the apostle — ' Who is sufficient for these things ' And had we no assurance of divine assistance, we should at once give up the work in despair— But believing in the overruling Providence of God, that he governs all things according to the counsel of his own will — according to infinite wisdom believing that God has established his church on a sure foundation that cannot be moved— that the arm of Omnipo- tence is engaged for its support, even the arm of him who created all things for his own glory, and who is the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last — and that he is pleased to make use of means weak in themselves to accomplish his vast designs,— and that he hath ' put this treasui'e ' (of the gospel) ' in earthen vessels that the ex- cellency of the power may be of God and not of us ' and ' hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things that are mighty,' and knowing that "our sufficiency is of God ' and that altho' weak thro' Christ strengthing us we can do all things — I say when I view the subject in this light I feel encouraged to go forward, yet with fear and trembling. And now after having somght counsel, light and direc- tion from him who is the source of all wisdom, light and grace, with the advice of my friends, and in accordance with my own feelings, conceiving that the path of duty is made plain — 1 do hereby signify my acceptance of your invitation to the work of the gospel mini.stry in this place — trusting that j-ou will ever be found ready to support encourage and assist me in the work of the ministry— We look to the Lord for strength grace and mercj', and henceforth ' thy people shall be my peo- ple, and thy God my God.' " With sincere affection and esteem I subscribe myself your Pastor elect "ARCHIBALD BURGESS." The pastor elect and churcli committee in union with a com- 196 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. mittee of the society invited the following churches, each to send pastor and delegate, or delegates, to unite in council for the purpose of ordaining Mr. Burgess, if thought proper when met. viz: the churches in Nelson, Francestown, Stoddard, New Boston, Hills- boro', Antrim, Lyndeboro', Keene, Dublin, Canterbury (Conn)., and Peterboro'. All the above churches, with the exception of Peterboro', were represented in the council, viz. : The church in Francestown, by Rev. Moses Bradford, pastor, and Dea. Buckman Fairbanks, dele- gate; the church in Nelson, by Rev. Gad Newell, pastor, and Dea. Josiah Robbins and Dea. Noah Hardy, delegates ; the church in Stoddard, by Rev. Isaac Robinson, pastor, and Dea. Nathaniel Joslyn and Bro. Nathaniel Evans, delegates; the church in New Boston, by Rev. Ephraim P. Bradford, pastor, and Dea. Thomas Cochran, delegate ; the church in Hillsboro', by Rev. John Law- ton, pastor, and Rev. Joel How, delegate ; the church in Antrim, by Rev. John M. Whiton, pastor, and Dea. Josiah Duncan and Dea. Tristram Sawyer, delegates; the church in Lyndeboro', by Rev. Nathaniel Merrill, pastor, and Dea. Benjamin Goodridge, delegate ; the church in Keene, by Rev. Zedekiah S. Barstow, pastor, and Bro. Abel Blake, delegate ; the church in Canterbury, Conn., by Dea. John Barstow and Bro. Amon Burgess, delegates ; the church in Dublin, by Rev. Levi W. Leonard, pastor, and Dea. Francis Apple- ton and Bro. Andrew Allison, delegates. The council was organized by choosing Rev. Moses Bradford moderator, Rev. Levi W. Leonard scribe, and Rev. John M. Whiton, assistant scribe. Prayer was offered by the moderator, after w^hich satisfactory in- formation having been given in regard to the invitation of the church and society, the degree of unanimity in the call and the answer of the candidate, it was voted to proceed to an examination of the candidate. The examination being satisfactory in all re- spects, and no one dissenting, it was decided to proceed to ordina- tion; the public exercises to be at 11 o'clock, a. m., Dec. 25, 1822. The order of the service was as follows : — Introductoiy prayer Rev. Mr. Merrill. Sermon Rev. Mr. Barstow. Consecrating prayer Rev. Moses Bradford. Charge Rev. Mr. Newell. Eight-hand of fellowship I?ev. Mr. W^hiton. Charge to the church and people Rev. Mr. Robinson. Concluding prayer Rev. Mr. Lawton. CHURCH HISTOKY. 197 At a church meeting dated May 17, 1810, — wliich date is evidently an error, as the record is made by David Nahor, clerk, and follows the record of a meeting dated Feb. 2, 1818, — Dea. Daniel Kimball, Dea. William Boutell, David Nahor, Joseph Hills, and John Clark were chosen a committee to take into consideration the confession of faith and covenant of the church, and report thereon any altera- tions or amendments that they might think necessary. This com- mittee did not report until after the ordination of Mr. Burgess ; the date is not given, but it was probably sometime in the summer of 1823. Said report was accepted by the church. Again we realize our incompetency to give a satisfactory history within the limited space allotted for it. We can only say that the changes that were made were not marked : no greater changes than might have been expected in the space of thirty-two years. It Avas more a re-statement and elaboration of the original covenant and con- fession, than a change, although an attempt was made to modify the extreme Calvinism that had been so objectionable to Deacon IIos- ley, and perhaps others. Dec. 18, 1849, a council met at the vestry of the church, at the request of the church and society and their pastor, Rev. Mr. Bur- gess, to act upon the resignation that Mr. Burgess, in consequence of physical inability to discharge his ministerial duties, had sent to the church and society. The following churches were represented : The Presbyterian church in Antrim, by Rev. J. M. Whiton, d. d., pastor, and Dea. Imla Wright, delegate; the church in Bennington, by Rev. A. Manson, pastor, and Dea. Francis Burnham, delegate ; the Evan- gelical church in Greenfield, by Rev. D. P. Smith, pastor, and Dea. Peter Peavey, delegate; the Presbyterian church in Peterboro', by Rev. H, J. Lamb, pastor, and Dea. Timothy Hunt, delegate. Rev. J. M. Whiton, d. d., was chosen moderator, and Rev. H. J. Lamb, scribe. The council had a i)rivate session, after which they reported that on a careful consideration of all the circumstances connected with the case they had voted unanimously that the pastoral and minis- terial relation existing between Rev. A. Burgess and the church of Christ in Hancock be dissolved ; "the dissolution to take effect on the 25th of December present, being the anniversary of his ordina- tion." The council extended their sympathies to Mr. Burgess, in view of the physical inability that had so long interfered with his 198 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. work and had compelled hiin to offer his resignation. They also indicated that the restoration of his health and strength would cause them to rejoice, and if such an event were to transpire, it would afford them great happiness to commend him to the churches " as an able, faithful and well approved minister of the gospel whose praise has been in the churches." Mr. Burgess had made no stipulations for any pecuniary con- sideration in his favor, but the council were pleased to have learned that many individuals had signified a readiness to minister to bis necessities in the future, which in the estimation of the council was no more than his twenty-seven years of faithful pastoral labor en- titled him to expect from their hands. The repoi't of the council closed with words of sympathy and encouragement for the church and society, mingled with good advice in regard to the work that was before them. On the 19th of March. 1850, an invitation was extended to Rev. Asahel Bigelow, of Walpole, Mass., to settle with the church and society as ]iastor and minister. Dea. Asa Symonds was chosen to communicate the doings of the church relative to the giving of the invitation to Mr. Bigelow to the First Congregational society, and Joel Gates and Dea. Aaron Knight were appointed to act conjointly with a committee chosen by said society, to extend the invitation to Mr. Bigelow. Mr. Bigelow's answer to the invitation extended to him was as follows : — " Walpole, April 10, 1850. " To the Congregational church and society in Hancock : " Brethren —You have seen fit to invite me to remain with you in the gospel minis- try. This invitation I have considered with much solicitude, and I trust with sincere desire to ascertain what is duty. It is mj' wish to be where the great Head of the church would have me be. To this end I have sought His direction, and endeavored to understand the i -.dications of Providence. And now in \-iew of all the circum- stances relating to this subject, specially considering the unanimity of your call, I can not but regard myself as being directed to j-ou as the scene of future labor; I therefore relinquish the plans which I had pi-eviously formed and cheerfully accept your invitation, praying that the conne.xion which shall exist between us may be for the divine glory, for the advancement of the Redeemer's kingdom, and for our mutual happiness both temporal and eternal. Yours in the bonds of the gospel, " ASAHEL BIGELOW." Mr. Bigelow was installed pastor of the church May 15, 1850. The following churches were represented in the council : The Presbyterian church in Antrim, by Rev. J. M. Whiton, d. d., pastor, and Dea. Amos Parmenter, delegate; Presbyterian church in Peter- boro', by Rev. H. J. Lamb, pastor, and Dea. John Vose, delegate ; Congregational church in Greenfield, by Rev. J. LeBosquet, acting ASAHEL BIGELOVv, CHUKCH HISTORY. 199 pastor, and Bro, John Fletcher, delegate; Congregational church in Bennington, by Rev. A. Manson, pastor, and Dea. F. Burnhain, delegate; Congregational church in Francestown, by Rev. J. Mc- Gee, pastor; Congregational church in West Needham, Mass., by Rev. Andrew Bigelow, pastor ; Evangelical church in Greenfield, by Rev. D. P. Smith, pastor, and Bro. A. Jaquith, delegate ; Con- gregational church in Fitzwilliam, by Rov. A. Jenkins, pastor, and Bro. Charles Bigelow, delegate. The council was organized by the choice of Rev. J. McGee, moderator, and Rev. D. P. Smith, scribe, and opened with prayer by the moderator. After a satisfactory examination of the doings of the church and society in presenting the call, the reply of Mr. Bige- low to the same, the qualifications of the candidate for the useful discharge of the duties of the sacred office, and his standing in the ministry, the council proceeded to assign the parts for the public services of the installation, which were as follows : — Invoking the blessing and i-eading of the Scriptures Rev. J. LeBosquet. Introductory pi-ayer Rev. A. Jenkins. Sermon Rev. A . Bigelow. i Installing prayer Rev. D. P. Smith, D. D. Charge to the pastor Rev. J. M. Whiton, d. d. Right-hand of fellowship Kev. J. McGee. Address to the people Rev. H.J. Lamb. Concluding prayer Rev. A. Manson. After a successful ministry of twenty-five years, Mr. Bigelow, in view of increasing infirmities and years, tendered his resignation as ])astor, said resignation to take effect March 19, 1875. This resig- nation was accepted, but Mr. Bigelow continued to reside in town, and remained as the wise counselor and friend of the church and people until his death, which occurred Aug. 16, 1877. After the resignation of Mr. Bigelow, Rev. Theodore C. Pratt was acting pastor for about two years, during, and immediately succeeding, whose labors there was unusual religious interest. After the close of Mr. Pratt's service there was a pleasant and profitable engage- ment of several months with Rev. John W. Coolidge of the Metho- dist church, and the pulpit was supplied by others until the sum- mer of 1879, when Hervey Gulick became acting pastor. At a meeting of the church held Oct. 0, 1879, there being a large number present, it was voted unanimously that Mr. Gulick be 1 The record is simply "Rev. A. Bigelow." It is probable, however, that the preacher was Rev. Andrew Bigelow. 200 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. invited to become permanent pastor of the church. Mr. Gulick's reply to the invitation extended to him was as follows : — "Messrs. Asa Simonds, Orland Eaton, David Hunt, committee of churcli, and Irving A. Knight, John R. Hill, Jonas W. Goodhue, committee of society: " Dear Bretliren, — I have received and considered j^our communication from the Hancock Congregational church and society, desiring me to become its settled pas- tor. From the first I have earnestly sought to leave the issue with the great Head of the church, and have prayerfully sought His direction. The Divine guidance I have come to feel points to my remaining by as clear marks as it can reasonably be ex- pected to manifest itself, and, personally I am very happy in this feeling. I there- fore heartily accept the call, and earnestly join my prayers with j'ours that our new- relations -while they shall last may by the Divine blessing bring a rich reward of spiritual good to us all. Yours in Chi-istian love and fellowship, " Oct. 10, 1879. HERVEY GULICK." The council called to ordain Mr. Gulick, met on the day that marked the one hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of the town. We give the proceedings as found in the church records : — " Hancock, N. H., Nov. 5, 1879. " The council called to examine the proceedings of the Congregational church and society of Hancock, in regard to the call of Mr. Hervey Gulick as pastor of said church and society, reported as follows, after the letter missive had been read by Rev. S. H. Partridge, viz. : — "Churches. Ministers. Delegates. " Antrim Rev. R. W. Cochrane Mr. C. D. Sawyer. Bennington Rev. James Holmes Mr. Samuel Baldwin. Greenfield Rev. S. H. Partridge Mr. A. N. Hardy. \ Asa Simonds. Hancock j _. . „ , < Lewis bymonds. Harrisville Rev. G. A . Beckwith Hillsboro' Bridge Rev . Harry Brickett Nelson Rev. T. W. Darling Mr. J. H. Osgood. Peterboro' Rev. George Dustin Dea. Avery M. Clark. Stoddard Rev. H. H. Colburn Also, Rev. J. W. Coolidge and Rev. Morris Holman.i " On motion. Rev. George Dustin was chosen moderator, and Rev. Harry Brickett, scribe. Certificate of church membership of the pastor-elect was read and approved by vote of council. " The minutes of the church and society in relation to the call and pi-omise of support of the pastor-elect, and of his acceptance of call and conditions, were read and pronounced in due form. " On motion, a committee consisting of Bros. Cochrane, Holmes, and Gulick, was appointed by the moderator to prepare an oi-der of exercises for the ordination service, if the examination should be deemed satisfactory. " Voted, To proceed to the examination of the candidate. Conducted by the mod- erator. He was fuUj' examined in regard to church polity, the doctrines, and his personal experience. " The council bj' a full vote pronounced the examination satisfactory, and that the ordination proceed. " rated, To be adjourned at the end of the afternoon service. '• Attest: HARRY BRICKETT, Scribe of councU. GEORGE DUSTIN, Moderatori » Rev. Mr. Coolidge, Methodist, of Hancock, and Rev. Mr. Holman, Congregation- alist, of Antrim, were pastors without charge. HERVEY GULICK. CHURCH HISTORY. 201 " Order of Kxercisks. " 1. Voluntary, ' How beautiful upon the mountains.' 2. I'reliniinary statement bj' moderator Rev. George Dustin. 3. Heading of result by scribe Uev. Harry Brickett. 4. Invocation ; Hev. II. H. Colburn. 5. Reading Scriptuies Rev. James Holmes. 0. Voluntary, ' The Lord is mindful of His own,' etc. 7. Sermon Rev. Dr. Duryea, of Boston. S. Hymn 100!) Rev. Morris Holman. 9. Ordination service of prayer Rev. George Dustin. 10. Right-hand of fellowship Rev. S. H. Partridge. 11. Chai-ge to pastor Rev. Harry Brickett. 1-2. Charge to people Rev. R. W. Cochrane. 13. Hymn 10-"J Rev. T. W. Darling. 14. Conclnding prayer Rev. J. W. Coolidge. 15. Benediction by the pastor. "Attest: JONAS W. GOODHUE, clerk. On the SLst of August, 1877, a committee of three, consisting of Orland Eaton, Eli M. Baldwin, and Lewis Symonds, were appointed to confer together in regard to i-evising the articles of faith, for tlie purpose of simplifying or making them shorter, or introducing such changes as they might deem proper. Two months later, this committee having reported Oct. 21st, the result of their work, after some slight modification, was accepted and adopted. Jan. 3, 1878, the same committee reported certain rules for the government of the church, which were accepted and adopted. I have given but a brief outline of the doings of tliis church, for a period extending over almost a hundred years. It was founded by noble men and women. It has been fortunate in the choice of its pastors; no settled pastor has ever been sent away, whicli fact is alike creditable to both i)astor and people. Of the four men who have filled that office, it may be said with truth, that there is not a suggestion of a .shadow on the fair fame of any one of them. Mist.ikes may have been made in the administration of affairs; this must be expected in all organizations. The trouble that grew out of the anti-slavery movement, when fifteen persons became what was then known as " Comeouters," caused some friction, but it did not destroy the church. All members vote in the business meetings, and take part in the social meetings, of this church. It has recently voted unanimously to appropriately observe the centen- nial of its organization, Aug. 28, 1888. The whole number of persons who have united with the church 202 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. at this date (Jan. 2, 1887), is seven hundred and seventy-six ; pres- ent number about one hundred and thirty-five.-^ There were two great revivals during the ministry of Rev. Mr. Burgess: one in 1831-32, when over one hundred persons Avere re- ceived into the church, and the other in 1838, when there were forty-six additions. There was a revival of interest in 1854, when there were twenty-five additions; also in 1857, when about twenty united with the church, and still later, in 1885, twenty-one were re- ceived into its communion. Like the life of the town, which may be characterized as continuous, the best work of the church has not been in spasmodic growth, but in a steady progress from the beginning to the present hour.- N"o part of the history of the town gives me more real pleasure in helping to preserve than this, and one hundred years from now what I say in this connection will be understood better than it will be now. It has been active in its charities for a long time. The ladies' sewing circle has been accustomed to meet once a month, and has rendered efficient aid in the home-missionary work, and in assisting the poor and suffering at the South and elsewhere, besides doing something for orphan asylums, etc. A ladies' weekly prayer meeting meets on Tuesday afternoon and is well sustained. During the war the Christian and Sanitary Commissions, and the New Hampshire Soldiers' Aid Society, received aid from the town, but as some of this aid came from outside of the church, it will be noted in another place. From the monthly concerts there has been collected, between Oct. 7, 1823, and Feb. 6, 1887, mainly for foreign missions, 83795. This is only a part of what has been done. In this connection we give the names of the deacons who have served the church, with the date of their election : — Robert Duncan Oct. 20, 1791 i Luke Bowei-s Nov. 28, 1832 Daniel Kimball i Joseph Kimball April 6, 1835 James Duncan Oct. 27, 1791 Avery M. Clark Oct. .SO, 1850 William Boutell May 30, 1805 Henry Knight May 16, 1860 Stephen Kittredge May 30, 1805 \ Edward Hayward Dec. 1, 1864 Asa Simonds May 18,1826 j Orland Eaton Oct. 29, 1874 Stephen Wood May 18, 1826 j Eli M. Baldwin June 28, 1877 Aaron Knight Nov. 28, 1832 i Asa D. AVood Sept. 5,1885 ' The pastor being absent on his vacation at this writing, we can not be exact. = A weekly Wednesdaj' evening prayer meeting has been sustained for about a quarter of a century. About twenty brothers alternate in taking the lead of these meetings at the present time. A young peoijle's society of Christian endeavor has also recently been organized, and Is quite active and efficient. While both the last- named organizations would be regarded as " evangelical," neither is strictly rfenom- inational. CHURCH HISTORY. 203 About the time of the election of Mr. Eaton, a rule was adoj)ted by this church to choose its deacons for a term of five years, they having previously been chosen for life. At the close of his first term Mr. Eaton was re-elected for a second, and for a third, by a unanimous vote at the close of the second. Deacon Baldwin has also been twice re-elected. The present board consists of the three last-named gentlemen. For further particulars in regard to term of oftice, etc., see gene- alogical record. It may not be out of place to say in this connection that the mortal remains of all the pastors and deacons of this church who have passed on to the higher life repose in Pine Ridge and Norway Plain cemeteries. "They rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Henry Knight, who now resides in Peterboro', is the only sur- vivor of the deacons of this church, with the excej)tion of the pres- ent incumbents. Robert Dnncan, Daniel Kimball, and James Duncan were set apart for their office, by prayer, Jan. 17, 1792. Aaron Knight and Luke Bowers were set apart for their office, by prayer and the imposition of hands. May 2, 1833, Rev. P. Holt and Rev. J. M. Whiton assisting the pastor in the service. Joseph Kimball was ordained July 2, 1835, Rev. E. Jones, of Greenfield, assisting the pastor in the service. Each of the succeeding deacons has been set apart to his office by prayer on signifying his acceptance of the position. To the present generation it may apjjear almost as a matter of course that the Sunday school has been from the beginning. When the church was organized there were few if any Sunday schools in the world, carried on on the plan of the modern Sunday school. In 1781, only seven years previous to the organization of this church, Robert Raikes established the first Sunday school in the world in Gloucester, Eng., on a somewhat secular basis, for the edu- cation of certain children in the suburbs of that town, who were growing up in ignorance and poverty. It was some time before these schools were connected with any church, and for that and other reasons they were looked upon with a certain degree of dis- favor in many quarters. Mrs. Sally (Ober) Boyles, of Marshfield, Vt., under date of Feb. 17, 1883, writes that Sylvest3r Cochran and Dexter Baldwin, of Antrim, opened a Sunday school in Hancock at 204 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, XEW HAMPSHIRE. the time tliey were students at the academy here. She states that they were both preparing for the ministry ; if so, one of them changed his course. Mr. Baldwin graduated from the Dartmouth medical school in 1823, and became a successful practitioner of medicine ; of Mr. Cochran we shall learn more by and by, as he found a wife in Hancock. Their names, however, in this con- nection should not be forgotten, as they were the pioneers in a good work. They had but three scholars, Lucinda Hills, Mary Wason, and Sally Ober. Mrs. Boyles says: "It was a new thing, and the children seemed afraid of it." The date of this school could not have been far from 1820. Mrs. Boyles was married and left town in 1825; she writes that no other Sunday school was established in Hancock while she re- sided there. It must not, however, be inferred that the religious training of the children was neglected. Perhaps as much pains was taken in that direction as has been in later years.^ (See Doctor Clark's address.) About seven hundred children have been bap- tized by the different pastors of the church since its organization. BAPTIST CHURCH. Dec. 17, 1805, a council representing the Baptist churches in Mason, Dublin, and New Boston, met at the house of Joseph Eaton in Greenfield, and organized a church, which was known by the name of the Baptist church in Peterboro' and Society Land, until Aug. 19, 1824, when it was voted to call it " Society Land Baptist Church." May 24, 1835, it was voted that it be called in the future the Baptist Church of Christ of Hancock and Society Land.- A meeting-house was built in Greenfield some time previous to 1812, and as early as 1826, a meeting-house was built in Society Land (now Bennit4gton). John Colby, Dea. Eli Maynard, Dea. Asa Knight and some of his family, Samuel Goodhue and John Brooks, with members of their families, with perhaps other residents of 1 It is said that during the latter part of Rev. Mr. Paige's ministry, and later, a good sister, Mrs. Patience (Ward) Ware, w;is in the habit of inviting the children over to the school-house in the vill.i-c (luriiifi' the noon iuterniissions, and telling them Bible stories, and also askiiitr Ihrm questions. 'Vhv first organized Sunday schools in connection with the eluireli work were eoinnicii(;ed fluring Kev. Mr. Burgess' niiiiistr.\-, and have been actively continued since that time. A temper- ance organization is connected with this bunday school, and has been for yeai's. 2 When Uiumington was incorporated in 184-2, the name of the clnirch was again changed to lienniugton Baptist church. In 1852 it was voted to hold the meetings at South Antrim, and at the present time it is known as the South Antrim Baptist church. CHURCH HISTORY. 205 Hancock, were active members of this church at an early period of its liistory. Eli Maynard was chosen deacon Nov. 4, 1827 ; Asa Knight was chosen to the same office April IG, 1829. Rev. Stephen G. Abbott united with this church in 1838 at Plancock, where at that time there was a branch. Rev. Jaraes A. Boswell was pastor in 1835; Rev. Frederick Page, in 1836; Rev. John Woodbury in the early part of 1837. Sept. 4, 1837, a call was gi\ en to Zebulon Jones to become pastor, and he was ordained to that office. On the 22d of April, 1840, the church voted unanimously that it was expedient to form a new church at Hancock Center. This meeting was held at the " Lit. & Sci. Institution," where it is proba- ble religious services had been held since its establishment in 183G. It was voted that the church be organized the 6th of May follow- ing, and that Rev. Mark Carpenter, of Keene, and Rev. David P. French, of Sullivan, and their delegates, be invited to attend on the occasion. These brethren were present at the time appointed, as were also Levi Willard, of Keene, as a delegate ; Rev. Orrin O. Stearns, Rev. S. Abbott, and W. C. Richards, who was at that time principal of the "Lit. & Sci. Institution." It was decided to comply with the request of those who called the council. It was voted that a letter from the Hancock and Society Land Baptist church, in the possession of those wishing to form the new church, would be received as satisfactory evidence of the good standing of the persons whose names were in that letter. The following are the names of those whose names were in this letter of dismission and recommendation; said letter being signed by L. A. Fletcher, church clerk, and dated April 28, 1840 : — John Brooks. Abram Davi-s. Hai-ry Knight. Samuel Hartshorn. Emma Brooks. Mary Davis. Betsey Weston. Lucinda Hartshorn. Joseph Symonds. Jonas Hutchinson. David W'oods. Almira Bartlett. Esther Symonds. Xancy Hutcliinson. Mary Woods. Adeline S. Brooks. Samuel Goodhue. Mark True. Ebenezer W. Drake. Francis N. Ball. Sally Goodhue. Washington Brooks. .Sylvia T. Fisher. William W. H. Ball. Almira Goodliue. Lucretia Brooks. Elizabeth Sawyer. Susan S. Ball. Asenath (Joodhue. Ephraim Knight. The exercises at the recognition of the church were as follow 1. Reading of Scriptures and introductory prayer by W. C. Richards. 2. Sermon by Rev. M. Caa-penter. 3. Consecrating prayer by Rev. S. Abbott. 4. Right-hand of fellowship by Rev. D. P. French. 5. Address to the church by Rev. Orrin O. Stearns. 6. Concluding prayer by Rev. M. Carpenter. 7. Benediction by Rev. S. Abbott. 206 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, XE^Y HAMPSHIRE. At the close of this service Dr. Jonas Hutchinson was chosen church clerk, and continued its clerk until his removal from town. We insert his autograph here: — 0-n^ ff^U^:cAU^y>3o^ The whole number of persons who became members of this church was sixty-one. Services were continued until 1852, when a majority of the members having either died or moved away, the church was virtually given up. As far as I have been able to learn, the pastors that served the church after its organization at Hancock Center, were Rev. Orrin O. Stearns, who was dismissed from the church Nov. 6, 1841 ; Rev. Sem Pierce, who was pastor in the years 1842-44; Rev. Henry Archibald, who was pastor in 1846-47; Rev. Lorenzo Tandy, who was ordained pastor of the church Feb. 16, 1848, and dismissed at his own request. May 2, 1849, and Rev. William M. Guilford, who was pastor in 1851. The confession of faith of this church was decidedly evangelical and thoroughly Baptist. The following is the order of exercises at the ordination of Rev. Mr. Tandy : — 1. Reading of Scriptures by Rev. S. Dearborn, of Marlboro'. 2. Introductory prayer by ". Rev. S. L. Elliot, of Claremont. 3. Sermon by Rev. G. Robbins, of Keene. 4. Ordaining prayer hy Rev. Henry Tomkins, of Wilton. 5. Charge bj' Rev. E. K. Bailej-, of Jaffrey. 6. Riglit-hand of fellowship by Rev. D. F. Richardson, of Mason. 7. Address to the church by Rev. O. O. Stearns, of Milford. 8. Concluding prayer by Rev. D. G. Mason, of .Swanzey. 9. Benediction bj- Rev. Lorenzo Tandy. David Woods and Samuel Hartshorn were chosen deacons June 6, 1840. Stephen Buxton was chosen to the same office June 6, 1846; Stej)hen Buxton was also chosen church clerk Nov. 6, 1841. Circumstances did not favor the growth or the perpetuity of this church, but this was not on account of any fault on the part of the members; they were good and true men and women, and in other fields of usefulness to which many of them removed, they have been able to accomplish more than it was possible for them to do within the limits that circumscribed them here. In 1822 Rev. Lemuel Willis, then a young man, was instrumental in forming a Universalist society, which though never thoroughly MARKIAGES. 207 organized sustained preaching at intervals for nearly forty years. About the same date Rev. Zenas Adams, from Marlow, organized a Methodist church, which has ceased to exist. Several Catholics, natives of the Emerald isle and their descend- ants, are now residents of the town, and a few persons are Spirit- ualists. ^ Mention has already been made of the fact that Mr. Chandler, who sup])lied the jiulpit of the Congregational church for a time^ was a Unitarian ; several other Unitarian clergymen also occupied the pulpit at intervals during the time between the pastorates of Mr. Paige and Mr. Burgess. The Miller excitement, in 1843, had its share of attention, and an n]K)stle of what was known as the "Latter-Day Saints" visited the town, and once at least occupied the meeting-house, but it is not re- corded that he made any converts. MEETING-HOUSES. We have already given a detailed account of the building of the first and second meeting-houses.^ In addition we can only say that there is a tradition .that a small Methodist meeting-house was built in the western part of the town, some years ago, but not a vestige of it remains. In 1836 the Congregational church erected a two-story brick building, the lower story of which has from that time to the present been used for various religious purposes; before the meeting-house was repaired in 1851, this vestry (as it has always been called) was used mainly for public services in the winter. In 1879 the "slips" were removed, the room modernized, and at the present time it pre- sents quite an attractive appearance. The Baptist society used for its religious services the lower story of the "Lit. & Sci. Institution." CHAPTER XL MARRIAGES. The following list of marriages has been prepared by Mrs. E. E. Hayward ; some assistance has been rendered by others, but with 1 Xew furnaces for heating the meeting-house are now being placed in position, preparatory to extensive improvements which are contemplated in the early sum- mer of 1888. 208 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. one or two exceptions the names here given she has taken from the original records. Four vohimes of town and one of church records have been diligently searched, and we here give the result. No attempt has been made to go behind the records, or to make any alterations, not even in spelling the names, unless there has been found to be good reason for so do^ng. No additions have been made, but as great care has been exercised, it is to be hoped that no mistakes will be found. The arrangement may not be all that could be desired, but as the records were kept it could not well be otherwise. Previous to 1860, no definite plan .was followed, but each person that solemnized mari'iages made his return sometimes several years afterwards, and the record was made where most convenient. Although in one sense marriage may be deemed a civil contract, and a few of the persons whose names appear below were united in marriage by justices of the peace, yet as the great majority have recognized the fact that it is a divine ordinance, we have placed this record in close connection with the preceding chapter as a portion of the same general subject. By James Hoslet, Justice of the Peace. 1788, Sept. nth. Eleazer Ames and Polly Russell, both of Hancock. Sept. 14th. Abraham Davis and Rebecca Williams, both of Hancock. Dec. 2d. Robei-t Case and Elizabeth Robinson, both of Society Land. 1789, April 16th. David Hosley, of Hancock, and Elizabeth Chase, of Peterboro'. Nov. 12th. Salmon Blodgett and Sarah Williams, both of Hancock. 1790, Aug. 30th. John Whitcorab and Betty Hosley, both of Hancock. Sept. 10th. Robert Miller, of Hancock, and Betty Clary, of New Ipswich. 1791, March 24th. Daniel Morse and Jane Grimes, both of Dublin. May 2d. Samuel Gordon and Lydia Ames, both of Hancock. Aug. 23d. Samuel Hosley and Polly Dodge, both of Hancock. By Rev. Reed Paige. Dec. 14th. David Davis and Hannah Davis, both of Hancock. Dec. 2(jth. Reuben Taylor, of Hancock, and Nabby Breed, of Packerslield. Dec. 30th. Lieut. James Smith, of Cavendish, and Sally Ames, of Hancock. 1792, Sept. nth. Billy Bayley and Jenney Huey, both of Greenfield. Oct. 7th. Seth Davis and Rebecca Cummings, both of Hancock. Oct. 23d. James Grimes and Sally Whitcomb, both of Hancock. Nov. 3d. Samuel AUds and Patty Swan, both of Peterboro'. Dec. 27th. Gowen Armor, of Society, and Betsy Mitchell, of Francestown. Dec. .30th. Daniel Merril, of Shelburn, and Ruth Amos, of Hancock. 1793, Feb. 14th. John Blaizdel, of Greenfield, and Lucy Blanchard, of Peterboro'. June 4th. John Harper and Betty Lakin, both of Hancock. Oct. 6th. Benjamin Abbot, of Billerica, and Betsy Nooning, of Hancock. Nov. 20th. Sanniel Pattin, of Deering, and Elizabeth Cochrin, of Antrim. Dec. 5th. Jacob Chubuck and Susannah Millar, both of Peterboro'. Dec. 15th. Samuel Ames, of Hancock, and Lusaney Henry, of Amherst. Dec. 22d. Benjamin Raker, of Packersfleld, and Salley Baker, of Hancock. Dec. 31st. Elijah Wellman, of New Ipswich, and Jane Turner, of Petei'boro'. I MARRIAGES. 209 I>V JAJII.S IlOSLKY, JUSTK K OF THE TKACE. 17!>.'$. April Oth. .hinios Due and Hannah Davis, both ot Hancock. By Kev. Reed Paige. 1794, Jan. !). Joseph Synionds, Jr., and Hannah Dodge, both of Hancock. Feb. Gth. Tiuiothj' Hunt, of Peterboro', and Nancy Wade, of GreenncUI. June r2th. Ebenezer Cuaiing and l.,ettie Andrews, both of Hancock. Aug. 6th. John Foster, of Hancock, and Lydia Foster, of Temple. .>^ept. Ibth. Timothy Worthlcy, of Gotfstown, and Lydia Daviilson, of Hancock. Dec. 18th. Oliver \Vhiteomb, of ^■e^s• Ipswicli, and Hannah Hosley, of Hancock. 1795, Jan. 25th. Henry Proctor and Betsy Ames, both of Cavendisli. July Dth. William Davidson and Nabby Hunt, both of Petiirboro'. Aug. -i'th. Jesse Kogers, of Hancock, and Salley Wyley, of Antrim. Sept. 3d. Elijah Carley and Agness Grimes, both of Hancock. .Sept. Sth. Abner Whitcomb and Susannah Meed, both of Hancock. Oct. Gth. Robart Smith and Hannah Moor, botli of Antrim. Nov. I'ith. Xathaniel Pollard and Joan Rogers, both of Greentiekl. Bv James Hosley, Justice of the Peace. Feb. .")th. Ebenezer Russell and Anna Keyes, both of Hancock. 1796, April 14th. Jonas Davis and Zuba Blodgett, both of Hancock. By Rev. Reed Paige. •Jan. 17th. Eli Maynard, of Leominster, and Esther Keyes, of Hancock. Feb. 14th. Ezekiel Morison and Hannah Ames, both of Peterboro'. March flth. William Lakin, of Hancock, and Margaret Percy, of Peterboro'. March -24111. Benjamin Hadley and Sarah Hosley, lioth of Hancock. June ifith. .John Colby and Uuice Dane, both of Society, .luly I'ith. Benjamin Hillyards and Xancy Hopkins, botli of Antrim. Sept. Tth. David Steel, Jr., and Sally Gragg, both of Peterboro'. \ov. 17th. Josiah Duncan and Polly Gragg, both of Antrim. Dec. Gth. Daniel Barnard, of Weare, and Eleanor Paige, of Antrim. 1797, Feb. 28. Robart McClelleu, of Colerain, and Sally Duncan, of Peterboro'. March 2oth. Zacheous Dustin and Polly Gibson, both of Society. April 6th. Jonathan Jenkins and Isabel Grimes, both of Hancock. May 2.')th. Peter Fox, of Peterboro', and Mittee Symonds, of Hancock. July 13th. John Gilbert, of Hancock, and Sukee Pollard, of Greenfield. July 20th. Sebree Gustin, of Mai'low, and Polly Grimes, of Hancock. Aug. 8th. Rev. Hugh Wallis, of Bath, and Polly Duncan, of Peterboro'. Aug. 17th. Joel Fish and Lucinda Knowlton, both of Hancock. Sept. 21st. Hobait Wiley, of Antrim, and Mary Faeson, of Goffstown. Oct. 22(1. .leremiali Foster, of Goll'stown, and Salley Killani, of Hancock. Oct. 26th. Samuel AVilson, of New Boston, and Sally Reed, of Antrim. Nov. 16th. William Boyes, of Londonderry, and Betsy Miller, of Hancock. Nov. 30th. William Stuart and Kachel Cram, both of Peterboro'. Dec. 17th. Daniel -Jewett and Polly Brooks, both of Hancock. 1798, Feb. 23th. Asahel Gowing, of Hillsboro', and Sally Stuart, of Peterboro'. March Dth. George Duncan, Jr., and Jennj' Ferguson, both of Peterboro'. May 10th. David Gibson and Jean McAllister, both of Francestown. May 22d. John Turrell and Anna Shattuck, both of Hancock. May 30th. Andrew Miller, of Peterboro', and Jean Ames, of Hancock. Sept. — . Joseph Favour, of New Chester, and Martha Aiken, of Antrim. Sept. 20th. Jacob Emerson and Dorcas Knight, both Hancock. Nov. 22d. Joel Butterfleld and Patty Turrell, both of Hancock. Nov. 27th. John Jewett and Peggj- Moor, both of Peterboro'. Nov. 27th. Samuel Barker and Nabby Pettengal, both of Peterboro'. 1799, Feb. 2Sth. John Spaulding and Sarah Putnam, both of Hancock. March 7th. Jacob Ames and Melia Symonds, both of Hancock. 14 . 210 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1799, March 17th. Moses Dodge .and Peggy Knight, both of Hancock. June 13th. Obadiah Hall and Betsy Davis, both of Hancock. June 11th. Hezekiah Bennet and Sarah Moor, both of Hancock. July 8th. .Samuel Eaton and Lucy Jewel, both of Hancock. Oct. 17th. Levi 3Iorse, of Dublin, and Sally Grimes, of Hancock. Dec. 26th. William Millar and Ruth Ames, both of Peterboro'. 1800, March 18th. Jonathan Sawyer, Jr., and Abigail Cummings, both of Hancock. March 2.5th. Samuel Fox and Sally Duncan, both of Hancock. April 10th. Daniel Sawyer and Jane Miller, both of Hancock. Oct. 9th. Benjamin Barnard and Anna Davis, both of Hancock. Dec. 11th. Jeremiah Bacon, of Washington, and Eunice Davis, of Hancock. 1801, March 3d. Asahel Cumings and Polly Ames, both of Hancock. March 5th. Elisah Goodale and Sally Foster, both of Hancock. April •23d. Henry Spaulding and Sybil Dodge, both of Hancock. April SOtli. William Boynton and EUenor Margerrj', both of Hancock. June — . John Brooks and Eunice Cumings, both of Hancock. Aug. 11th. Frederick Poor, of Andover, and Mary Barber, of Peterboro'. Oct. 8th. Thomas Taylor and Sally Jones, both of Hancock. Oct. — . Hon. John Duncan, of Antrim, and Anna Seaton, of Hancock. Oct. 20th. Jesse Pratt, of Dublin, and Lydia Moors, of Hancock. Xov. — . Richard Gould, Jr., and Sally Russel, both of Greenfield. Nov. — . Jonathan Burnham, of Greenfield, and Hannah Chamberlain, of Hancock. Dec. 22d. Samuel Abbot, of Xew Ipswich, and Anna Wallace, of Society T-and. ISOa, Feb. 28th. Warren Woods and Deborah Brooks, both of Hancock. March 4th. John Stewart, of Antrim, and Mary Torrell, of Hancock. March 4th. Samuel Morrison and Betty Whitcomb, both of Hancock, March 11th. Joshua Filbrook, of Sutton, and Hepsebah Russell, of Hancock. March 11th. Nathan Keyes and Sally Duncan, both of Hancock. June 8th. Abraham Davis and Susanna Williams, both of Hancock. Aug. 24th. John Cross and Rachel Parker, both of Hancock. Oct. — . James Miller, Esq., and Polly' Ferguson, both of Peterboro'. By Rev. Reed M. Newel. Oct. 10th. Greenough Marde, of New Boston, and Sibyl Hadley, of Hancock. By Rev. Reed Paige. 1803, Feb. 22d. William Keyes and Betsy Russel, both of Hancock. March 4th. Henry Cummings and Nabby Carley, both of Hancock. March 4th. Benjamin Hadley and Esther Laughton, both of Hancock. • 1804, March 11th. Benjamin Estabrooks and Sibyl Wood, both of Hancock. April 26th. Jeremiah Bacon, Jr., and Bets Davis, both of Hancock. May 1st. Joseph Tirrell, of Hancock, and Sally Cram, of Antrim. June 3d. William Jones, of Hillsboro', and Jane Parker, of Hancock. June 30th. Nehemiah Chandler and Abigail Dustin, both of Hancock. Nov. 21st. Oliver Davis and Relief Heath, both of Hancock. Nov. 27th. Gilbert McCoy and Huldah Cram, both of Belfast. Dec. 25th. John Miller and Jenny Mathews, both of Hancock. 1S05, Jan. 31st. Amos Tenney and Olive Gilbert, both of Hancock. June 14th. Ebenezer Ware and Alice Eaton, both of Hancock. June 19th. Samuel Barker, of Antrim, and Polly Barker, of Hancock. Aug. 19th. Benjamin Severance, of Sharon, and Betsey Dodge, of Hancock. Sept. 27th. David Hosley and Hannah Gates, both of Hancock. Oct. 31st. Henry Prentice and Hannah Johnson, both of Hancock. Nov. 4th. John Brooks, Jr., and Susanna Duncan, both of Hancock. Nov. 17th. James Hills and Thankful Colburn, both of Hancock. In Ooctor Snuth's history of Peterboro', this name is Martha, instead of Polly. MARRIAGES. 211 180th. James Ramsey, ot Grceniield, and Nancy Tenney, of Hancock. .Ian. 28th. Gideon Hardy, of Groton, and Nabby Bnrnliam, of Greenfield. Feb. 11th. William McAdams, of Tunbridge, and Deborah Andrews, of Antrim. March 22d. Joshua Davis and Sally T.cc, both of Hancock. Sept. 29th. Peter Tuttle, M. u., and Gratia Kittredge, both of Hancock. Nov. l.")th. Abel Sawyer and Betsy Goodhue, both of Hancock. Nov. 22d. Richard Razey and Betsy Due, both of Hancock. Dec. 25th. Jacob Whittemore, of Greenfield, and Rebecca Bra, Feb. Sth. Jonas Wilson, State of New York, and Mehitable Whitteniore, of Hancock. Feb. 21st. .John Allison and Abagail Perry, both of Peterboro'. April 6th. John Hayward and Melinda Washburn, both of Hancock. July 13th. Samuel Holt, Jr., and Phebe Thomson, both of Nelson. Aug. 1.5th. George Robinson, of Holden, Mass., and Sarah Barker, of Hancock. Sept. 3d. Seth Holton and Sally Emery, both of Sharon, N. H. Sept. 10th. Royal Wilkins, of Peterboro', and Vashti Gasset, of Hancock. Oct. 24th. David Bonner and Abigail Hadley, both of Hancock. Nov. 16th. Wardley Noyes, of Andover, Mass., and Phebe Ballard, of I'eterboro'. Dec. 14th. James D.avis and Rebecca Symonds, both of Hancock. 1837, Jan. 30th. Joel Foster, 2d, and Rhoda Russel, both of Hancock. :March 27th. Capt. Norton Hunt, of Peterboi'o', and Mary Cumings, of Hancock. April 17th. P.phi'aim jMason and I'rudence Hills, both of Putney, Vt. 1828, Jan. 31st. John Cumings, of Dunstable, and Maria Bradford, of Hancock. Feb. ntli. Edward Taylor and Hannah Whitcomb, both of Hancock. 214 HISTORY OF HAXCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1828, March 16th. Franklin Saunders, of Hoosick, N. Y., and Sarah Gassett, of Han- cock. • March 19th. Sauford Adams, of Westboro', Mass., and Sarah Nahor, of Hancock. April 15th. JepthaLaughton, of Shirley, Mass., and Lucinda Wood, of Hancock. April l.'jth. William Clyde, of Gilsum, and Susannah Whittemore, of Hancock. April ^gth. John Gray and Hersina Knight, both of Hancock. June inth. Robert MeCluer and Esther Weston, both of Antrim. Sept. 11th. Robert Todd and Sarah Taylor, both of Hancock. Oct. 1st. Joel Q. Gilson, of Dunstable, and Emily George, of Hancock. Xov. 13th. Joseph Tyrrel, Jr., and Pamelia Hart, both of Hancock. Dec. 18th. Asa Hart and Mary Sawyer, both of Hancock. Dec. -iSth. Joseph Mathews and Betsy Hall, both of HancocV By Peter Tuttle, Justice of the Peace. Jan. 31st. Major William Brooks and Hepsibah Draper, both of Hancock. July -iOth. James Walker and Lucinda Boen, both of Antrim. Bt Thatcher Bradford, Justice of the Peace. April ICth. Levi Sawin, of Lexington, Mass., and Kezama Hosley, of Hancock. By Rev. Archibald Burgess. 1839, Jan. 1st. Stephen W. Thayer, of Lunenburg, Mass., and Mary B. Gassett, of Hancock. Feb. 25th. Goodyear Bassett, of Bradford, and Betsy C'umings, of Hancock. March 31st. James Collins, of Goffstown, and Lucy Knight, of Hancock. April 16th. Jeremiah Smith and Betsey Spear, both of Xew Ipswich. April 30th. George Dodge, of Xelson, and Sally Wilson, of Hancock. April 30th. Remington Tuttle and Lucinda Hartwell, both of Hancock. May 7th. Amos E. Heald, of Chester, Vt., and Mary W. Stone, of Hancock. June 2d. Ebenezer Goodhue, Jr., and Betsey Knight, both of Hancock. June 4th. Ira Dodge, of Greenfield, and Hannah Hunt, of Hancock. June 2J?th. John T. Davis, of Union, X. Y,, and Mary Pollard, of Hancock. July 2d. Ebe' P. Edwards and Lucinda Spear, both of New Ipswich. July 9th. William Low and Emeliue Tuttle, both of Hancock. Sept. 16th. Leonard Winch and Betsey Bryant, both of Hancock. Oct. 20th. Calvin Gray and Louisa Pollard, both of Hancock. Oct. 22d. Asaph Wilson, of New Ipswich, and Rebecca Taylor, of Hancock. Oct. 29th. Benjamin Kimball and Sally Mathews, both of Hancock. Nov. 26th. Benjamin E. Atwood, of Hooksett, and Emma Brooks, of Hancock. Dec. 3d. AVarner Clark and Sally Goodhue, both of Hancock. 1830, Jan. 19th. Timothy Blodgett and Rebecca R. Cumings, both of Hancock. Jan. 26th. Thomas Taylor, 2d, and Sylvia Barker, both of Hancock. March 23d. Levi Fei'son and Prudence F. Colby, both of Societj- Land. Nov. 2d. George Forbush, of Peterboi-o', and Almina Dane, of Hancock. Xov. 30th. Stephen Buxton and Eliza Johnson, both of Hancock. By Rev. Peter Holt, of Peterboro.' May 25th. Samuel Barber and Lydia L. Davis, both of Hancock. By Rev. Nath. Ladd. Sept. 9th. William Smith, of Charlestown, and Polly Teuney, of Hancock. By Rev. Archibald Burgess. 1831, March 13th. Darius Smith and Lydia W. Bemis, both of Hancock. March 31st. Jesse Mathews and Louisa Stone, both of Hancock. April 26th. John Colby, of Society Land, and Mary H. Holt, of Lyndeboro'. >Iay 10th. Josiah Stone, Jr., and Sarah Bradford, both of Hancock. Sept. 29th. Capt. John Cross, of Wilmot, and Caroline Whittemore, of Hancock. Oct. 18th. Aaron Wheeler and Hannah Dane, both of Fitchburg. Xov. 24th. Moses Wood and Ar villa Washburn, both of Hancock. MARRIAGES. 215 1831, Dec. Ttli. Heiij. Burt, Jr., iind Lucy Wilson, both of Hancock. Dec. 1.5th. Asa Davis, Jr., and Porinela Washburn, both of Hancock. 1832, 3Iarch 8th. James Boyd, Jr., of Antrim, and Eveline P. Hall, of Hancock. March 8th. Josiah Cram and Elizabeth Miller, both of Hancock. March 8th. John Miller, Jr., and Harriet \Vliitcomb, both of Hancock. March 19th. Capt. Joseph Symonds, Jr., and Annis Cavinder, both of Hancock. June 14th. Erasmus D. Tuttle and Charlotte L. Whitcomb, both of Hancock. Sept. ^Otli. Xathan Holt, of Greenfield, and Charlotte Brooks, of Hancock. Oct. 11th. David Ramsay and iNfary A. Ramsay, both of Hancock. Xov. iOth. Lawrence Brooks and Lucy Gilson, both of Hancock. By Rev. Peter Holt, of Peterboro'. May ^4111. Francis Patten, of Candia, and Rebecca Knight, of Hancock. By Rev. Archibald Burgess. 18;53, April 9tli. David Whitcomb, of Templeton, Mass., and Margaret Cummings, of Hancock. May 9th. Alva C. Chase, of Lowell, Mass., and Servina Warren, of Hancock. July 7th. David Cumings and Eunice M. Priest, botli of Hancock. Sept. '24th. David Hunt and Lucinda Mathews, both of Hancock. Oct. ■28th. John Cumings and Mary Wait, both of Hancock. Nov. 7th. John Woodman, of Plaistow, and Eda Ordway, of Greenfield. Dec. .ith. John J. Whittemore and Sally Bullard, both of Hancock. By Rev. Peter Holt, of Peterboro'. Nov. 14th. Charles Hayward and Ann Lakin, both of Hancock. By Jon'as Hutchinson, Justice of the Peace. Marcli 14th. Thomas Bartlett, of Hancock, and Mary Bailey, of Xelson. July 14th. Lotan Gassett, Jr., and Sybel Augusta Davis, both of Hancock. 1834, Feb. 6th. Joseph Morrison and Mary Burns, both of Dublin. April 22d. William P. Hall and Cynthia F. Russell, both of Hancock. By Charles Cumings, of Lyndeboro'. May i;ith. Samuel Mathews and Lucy Sawyer, both of Hancock. By Rev. Archibald Burgess. Marcli 27tli. James Robb, of Stoddard, and F^sther Nahor, of Hancock. April 7th. John Goodhue and Betsey Mathews, both of Hancock. May Sth. Joseph Wilder and Melinda Dane, both of Peterboro'. June 5th. Lewis Symonds and Persis Robinson, both of Hancock. June 18th. Hiram Frary and Almina Martin, both of Hancock. June 26th. Hermon Abbot and Hannali Hardy, both of Greenfield. Dec. 18th. Ebenezer Ware, Jr., and Martha Lakin, both of Hancock. 1835, Feb. 12th. Nathan Cram and Elvira Whittemore, botli of Hancock. March 26th. David Cummings and Hannah Dodge, both of Hancock. IMarch 29th. John Robbins, of Lexington, Mass., and Melinda Knight, of Hancock. April 7th. Jesse Wilson, of Stoddard, and Melinda Cross, of Hancock. April 14th. Curtis Johnson and Jane Mathews, both of Hancock. June 4th. Henry H. I'lint, of Nelson, and Sarah Bartlett, of Hancock. Oct. 6th. Jason Robinson and Relief Moors, both of Hancock. Nov. 19th. Avery M. Clark and Mehitable Goodhue, both of Hancock. Nov. 23d. Charles B. Alcock and Sylvia Hall, both of Hancock. Nov. 24th. Leonard Sawyer and Sarah Davis, both of Hancock, By Rev. Ezra Jones. June ISth. Oliver Brooks, of Lowell, and Eliza C. Farrar, of Hancock. By Rev. Frederick Page. Dec. 22d. Lutlicr Pierce, of Dublin, and Harriet O. Clyde, of flancock. 216 • HISTORY OF HANCOCK, XEW HAMPSHIRE. By Rev. Archibald BltjCxEss. 1836, Jan. •26th. John W. Barber, of Peterboro', and Dorcas E. Davis, of Hancock. Jan. 26th. Elbridge Burtt and Eliza Bullard, both of Hancock. April .ith. George Hayward, of Hancock, and Elizabeth Barber, of Peterboro'. June 7th. Benj. Caldwell, of Nashua (then Dunstable), and Pamelia Symonds, of Hancock. Oct. 11th. .John Dinsmore, of JalTrey, and Maiy R. Johnson, of Hancock. Oct. 20th. Ralph H. Chandler, of Andover, Mass., and Mary Kimball, of Hancock. Dec. 29th. Nathan C. Abbott, of Andover, Mass., and Hannah B. Grant, of Hancock. Bt Joxas Hutchixson, Justice of the Peace. Dec. 1st. Francis Thompson and Abigail S. Cram, both of Hancock. Dec. 22d. George R. Wilson, of Stoddard, and Mehitable Upton, of Dublin. By Rev. Archibald Bikgess. IS.S*, Jan. 12th. Asa Simonds, Jr., and Priscilla Goodhue, both of Hancock. April 2d. Josiah K. Green, of Lowell, Mass., and Elizabeth J. A. Marshall, of Hancock. Api-il 6th. Leonard Nahor, of Peterboro', and Morinda Tenney, of Hancock. April 11th. Christopher P. Parkhurst and Rebecca Knight, both of Hancock. May ISth. William Prichard, of Antrim, and Mary Dane, of Hancock. June 29th. Jonas Ball and Polly Xickols, both of Hancock. Sept. 5th. Ezra Harthan, of Somersworth, and Margaret Low, of Hancock. Nov. 2Sth. Capt. Joseph Symonds and Mrs. Esther Baldwin, both of Hancock. By" Rev. Frederick Page. March l(;th. Cornelius Town, Jr., of Dublin, and Hannah Farnum, of Hancock. By Charles Cumotngs, of Sullivax. Aug. 31st. Lewis W. Alcock and Abigail Mathews, both of Hancock. By Rev. Zebdlox Jones. Oct. 3d. Eli W. Reynolds, of West Cambridge, Mass., and Louisa Hart, of Hancock. Nov. 7th. William C. Nichols, of Sutton, and Maria R. Baldwin, of Hancock. 1838, Feb. loth. Lawrence Brooks and Elizabeth Winship, both of Hancock. March Sth. Daniel Adams, 2d, of JalTrey, and Susan Durant, of Hancock. By Rev. Archibald Burgess. Feb. 1st. George Sheldon and Emily Hayward, both of Hancock. Feb. 1st. William Rice, of Boston, Mass., and Lydia Wilson, of Hancock. April 17th. Hiram Roby, of Nashua, and Rebecca J. Cummings, of Hancock. April 24th. Samuel Todd and Hannah Whittemore, both of Hancock. Sept. 6th. Thomas Reed, of Nelson, and Mrs. Esther Bui-tt, of Hancock. Sept. 20th. Charles Gray, of Hancock, and Olive Stiles, of Society Land. Oct. 4th. William Robinson, of Hancock, and Hannah Newton, of Lyndeboro'. Oct. 16th. Philip Averill, of Peterboro', and Mrs. Hannah Barber, of Hancock. Oct. 25th. Nathan Gould, of Peterboro', and Lucy Spaulding, of Hancock. Nov. 29th. Willard Styles and Elizabeth Gould, both of Greenfield. Dec. 13th. Mirrick Ross, of Ashburnham, Mass., and Sarah Tyrrell, of Hancock. 1839, March 14th. Rodney Goodhue and Susan G. Davis, both of Hancock. May 23d. Richard Taft, of Tyngsboro', Mass., and Lucinda Knight, of Hancock. June 6th. Winthrop Burnham, Jr., of Essex, Mass., and Ann Robinson, of Greenfield. Dec. 26th. Col. Hiram Munroe, of Hillsboro', and Ruth Keyes, of Hancock. Dec. 31st. Samuel S. Taylor, of Dunstable, Mass., and Rachel Hills, of Hancock. 1840, March 19th. Samuel Goodhue, Jr., and Hannah Moors, both of Hancock. March 26th. John Adams, of Nashua, and Mai-y Moors, of Hancock. MARRIAGES. 217 1840, April 6th. Asa P. Sherman, of Westboro', Mass., and Emily BoutcU, of Hancock. May 8th. David Manahan, of Francestown, and Sarah Holt, ot Lowell, Mass. May 14th. David K. Boutell, of Newport, R. 1., and Elizabeth Bancroft, of Hancock. May iSth. Clark C. BoutweU, of Pcterboro', and Asenath H. Bradford, of Hancock. July 30th. Abram Burt, of Hancock, and Almina M. Barrett, of Stoddard. Sept. '24th. Asa Simonds, Jr., and Emily Knight, both of Hancock. 1841, June 14th. Paine Badger, of Pcterboro', and Mrs. Mary W. Hills. Xov. — . Ebenezer Mathews and Irena Tenney, both of Hancock. Dec. — . Laton Gassett and Elizabeth Derborn, both of Hancock. By Rev. O. O. Stearns. May 5th. Mark Lund, of Worcester, Mass., and Eveline Bancroft, of Hancock. May 31st. Oliver M. Lovell, of Vermont, and Syrene Patten, of Hancock. Sept. 14th. Joseph Cobb, of Nelson, and Mrs. Nancy Bullard, of Hancock. By David Patten, Justice of the Peace. 1842, .Ian. 30th. William Gassett and Mary E. May, both of Hancock. By Rev. Sem Pierce. Nov. 16th. Oscar F. Bennet, of Somerville, Mass., and Lydia Pierce, of Hancock. By Rev. Archibald Burgess. Dec. "21st. Gilman Wheeler, of Amherst, and Gratia Tuttle, of Hancock. 1843, Aug. -Id. Ebenezer A. Knight and Mary Wheeler, both of Hancock. Aug. 14th. Corban Curtice, of Sanbornton, and Esther Knight, of Hancock. Aug. 31st. Rev. Daniel Rice, of Troy, O., and Sai-ah Jane Duncan, of Hancock. Nov. 30th. Charles F. Holman, of New York citj', and Susan G. Pearson, of Hancock. By Rev. Sem Pierce. April 4th. David A. Wood and Sarah E. Stanley, both of Hancock. .June 1st. Israel N. Mansfield, of Orono, Me., and Hannah Smith, of Hancock. June 29th. Mathews Miller and Charlott S. Lakin, both of Hancock. By Rev. Jas. Adams. 1844, Feb. 20th. John Knight, of Woburn, Mass., and Ruth Knight, of Hancock. By Rev. Sem Pierce. May 9th. Joseph Symonds, of Hancock, and Susan Wright, of Hillsboro'. .June l.ith. James W. Due and Roxana Metcalf, both of Hancock. By Rev. Archibald Burgess. Oct. 3d. John H. Wood, of Hancock, and Elizabeth A. Flint, of Antrim. Oct. ITtli. Benjamin L. Winn, of Boston, Mass., and Nancy Dennis, of Hancock. By Rev. D. Gage. 1845, Sept. 29th. A. B. Goodhue, of New Boston, and Elvira T. Patten, of Hancock. By Rev. Archibald Burgess. April 1st. David Wilds and Elizabeth G. Mathews, both of Hancock. April 15th. Heman Mellen, of Washington, and Irene Whittemore, of Hancock. Nov. 13th. Tarbell Eliott, of Pepperell, Mass., and Harriet Moore, of Hancock. Nov. 2.5th. Pre-ston R. Davis and Lydia Ann Tenney, both of Hancock. Dec. 3d. Stearns Foster, of Stoddard, and Mary Fuller, of Hancock. 1846, Jan. 28th. Amzi Childs, of Peterboro', and Sarah D. Mannahan, of Hancock. Nov. 2d. Samuel N. Thompson, of Boston, Mass., and Mary Ann Washburn, ot Hancock. Nov. 5th. Prentice K. Tuttle, of Wilton, and Mariah L. Dennis, of Hancock. Dec. 29th. David T. Ware and Hannah Maria Russell, both of Hancock. 15 218 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1847, Feb. 4th. Wiilhicc Sawyer and Maiy Jaue Clyde, both of Hancock. March 16th. Rohuid Goodhue and Emeline Sawyer, both of Hancock. April 13th. Franklin J. Ware, of Dublin, and Mary Ann Lakin, of Hancock. July 29th. Rev. Levi H. Stone, of Glover, Vt., and Lydia A. Duncan, of Hancock. Oct. 28th. Lewis G. Nay, of Lawrence, Mass., and Sarah Foster, of Hancock. Nov. 25th. John J. Barker, of JalTrey, and Sarah Mariah Osmer, of Hancock. Dec. 1st. Charles Wells, m. d., of Manchester, and Mary M. Smith, of Hancock. By Rev. L. Tandy. 1848, May 18th. George Wilcox, of Dublin, and Mary Ann Morrison, of Hancock. June 7th. James M. Parker and Lucinda Gould, both of Pcterboro'. Nov. 9th. Ephraim Weston and Elvina H. Gates, both of Hancock. Dec. 19th. John R. Abbott, of Antrim, and Hannah O. True, of Francestown. Dec. 26th. S. M. P. Hall and Eliza A. Tyi-rell, both of Hancock. By Jacob G. Lakin, Jlstice of the Peace. 1849, March l.")th. Horace W. Clyde and Sarah G. Bagley, both of Hancock. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. 1850, Sept. 4th. Jacob T. Steel, of Boston, and Susan M. Low, of Hancock. Sept. .5th. Hosea W. Jewett, of Bradford, and Adeline L. Sleeper, of Frances- town. Sept. 24th. Samuel Mathews and Lydia Estabrooks, both of Hancock. 1851, April 15th. George I. Hayward and Harriet L. Hills, both of Hancock. May 22d. George G. Wadsworth, of Henniker, and Martha E. Hosley, of Han cock. Oct. 16th. Joshua Foster, of Hancock, and Mrs. Dorothy Little, of Peterboro'. Hec. 11th. David L. Wood and Rebecca A. Priest, both of Hancock. 1852, Jan. 20th. P. B. Richards, M. D., of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and Helen P. Patten, of Hancock. Jan. — . Nathaniel Warren, of Weathersfleld, Yt., and Melinda Knight, of Hancock. March 7th. S. F. Drue, of Pembroke, and Lucinda Hall, of Hancock. May 15th. Harvey J. Ware and Elvira A. Osgood, both of Hancock. July 5th. Edward A. Macomber, of Plainfleld, Conn., and Elizabeth C. Robbe, of Hancock. Sept. 29th. Joel H. Hills, of Boston, and Edwina Francesca Bugbee, of Hancock. Dec. 9th. Samuel G. Knight and Lydia E. Barber, both of Hancock. Dec. 29th. Harvey Washburn and Maria E. Wilder, both of Hancock. 1853, Feb. 24th. David R. Patten and Hellen E. Davis, both of Hancock. March 10th. Caleb Wood and Mrs. Lois Due, both of Hancock. March 10th. William Lakin and Lydia Bartlett, both of Hancock. May 17th. Philip S. H. Gile, of Sutton, and Mary B. Dodge, of Bennington. By Rev. Gile.s Lvman, of Marlboko'. May 26th. James M. Johnson, of Hancock, and Mary A. Sawyer, of Marlboro'. Sept. 15th. Albert A. Anthony, of Hancock, and Sarah Ann Townsend, of Marl- boro'. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. 1854, May 4th. Lemuel Eaton and Bet.sey Buxton, both of Hancock. Sept. 9th. Dr. J. F. Dyer, of Gloucester, Mass., and Maria Davis, of Hancock. Sept. 19th. Asahel Cummings and Dolly F. Ware, both of Hancock. Nov. nth. Charles W. Barker and Caroline E. Eaton, both of Hillsboro'. Dec. 6th. Cornelius A. Washburn, of Boston, Mass., and Mary F. Wilkins, of Hancock. 1855, Feb. 10th. Newton J. Whitney, of Walpole, and Mary Redding, of Alstead. Feb. 15th. Heman J. Fogg and Nancy Knight, both of Hancock. April 12th. Samuel Bird, of Stoneham, Mass., and Abbie C. Alcutt, of Hancock. May 24th. Albert B. Mellenday, of Wilton, and Roena J. Buxton, of Hancock. MAKKIAGKS. 210 18.">."., June .jtb. J. Ellei-y riper, ofBoston, INIass., and Saiiih M. JIaj-\viiiil, ol' Hancock .June 19tli. Warren Woods, of Hancock, and Mrs. Lncy Winship, of Boston, Mass. Aug. 4th. Francis H. Knight, of Lexington, INIass., and Loenza L. Hills, of Hancock. Sept. iOth. Sylvester Tenney, of Fitchburg, Mass., and Maria K. llayward, of Hancock. 1850. .Ian. 1st. Lucian A. Alexander and Bethiah A. Greenfield, both of Peterboro*. April id. Mark Andrews, of Claremont, and Maria F. Due, of Hancock. April Sth. Albert Jaquith and Emily Wilder, bot*i of Hancock. May 1st. Oliver Messer, of Concord, and Harriett H. Weston, of Hancock. June 17th. Uueben M. Sawyer, of Nashua, and Alniira Bowers, of Hancock. June 17th. Adams A. Roberts, of Londonderry, and Carrie Bowers, of Hancock. Oct. -iSd. John F. Bruce, of Fitchburg, Mass., and Sarah M. Bruce, of Peterboro'. Nov. 11th. Hon. Chandler E. Potter, of Manchester, and Frances M. McNeil, of Hillsboro'. IS.IT, Feb. 10th. W. E. Andrews, of New Boston, and Lydia A. Knight, of Hancock. l"eb. -iOth. Henry H. Nay, of Sharon, and Mary J. Shedd, of Peterboro'. Jul J' id. Stephen Proctor, of Stoddard, and Juliette C. A. Worcester, of New Ipswich. Oct. l.ith. L. T. Minor, of St. Louis, Mo., and Lizzie T. Cochran, of Hancock. Nov. ■2.">th. J. H. Felch, of Weare, and .\bigail Tuttle, of Han<-ock. Bv Rkv. N. R. WKKiHT. Sept. 14. (Jeorge W. Weston and Emelia J. Marshall, both of Hancock. Bv Rev. Asahel Bigelow. 1.S.58. Jan. Cth. Oilman P. Fletcher, of Greenfield, and Abbie H. Dow, of Hancock. Jan. 14th. Henry Tuttle and Sarah C. Kimball, both of Hancock. Jan. 14th. Adolphus D. Tuttle and Lucy M. Bigelow, both of Hancock. Feb. M. James G. Fish and Louisa Osborne, both of Peterboro'. June 7th. William O. Gordon, of Danbury, and Abby E. Knight, of Hancock. July •24th. Elisha A. Kingsbury, of Fitchbiirg, and Harriet E. Stevens, of Jafl'rey. Oct. Sth. Fiederick L. H. Willis, of Cambridge, Mass., and Love Maria Whit- comb, of Hancock. Oct. -.'^h. Adolphus G. Foster and f:nen H. Lakin, both of Hancock. By Rev. Harry Brickett, of Hillsboro' Bridge. April -.'id. George W. Mathews, of Hancock, and Joanna Emerson, of Peter- boro". By Rev. Asahel Bigeloav. 1859, Oct. ."ith. Richard H. Kent, of Lawrence, Mass., and Sarah A. Pearsons, ol Hancock. Nov.-2-2d. Thomas May and Jane Wilson, both of Greenfield. By Rev. D. McClknning. June Jlst. Asa D. Wood and Cynthia M. Bowers, both of Hancock. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. 1800, Feb. 8th. George T. Ball and Adaline Cram, both of Washington. Oct. 7th. Isaic Paris and Adeline Boax, both of St. Peters, Canada. Oct. i.ith. George A. Hamilton, of Templeton, Mass., and Franc L. Emerson, ot Hancock. Oct. iSth. Leonard Washburn, of San Francisco, Cal., ai.d Sarah A. Wood, of Hancock. Nov. 8th. Myron W. Wood and Joanna Davis, both of Hancock. Nov. 29th. Isaac Craigue, m. d., and Lucella S. Stone, both of Hancock. 220 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1861, Jan. 17th. Giles C. Lakin and Lizzie Bohonan, both of Hancock. Jan. 22d. David M. Cumings and Adaline L. Pollard, both of Greenfield. Jan. 29th. Clark Roach, of Boston, Mass., and Josephine E. Appleton, of Peering. Feb. 5th. Alnonzo Shedd, of Wincliendon, Mass., and J. Abbie Dennis, of Hancock. Br David Patten, Justice of the Peace. March 6th. John Scott and Lizzie H. Webber, both of Stoddard. Aug. 26th. Henry H. Stevens and Helen M. Thurston, both of Hancock. In East Jaffrey, by Rev. E. K. Bailey. Nov. 21. Orland Eaton and Almeda E. Barker, both of Hancock. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. Aug. 8th. Warren Woods, of Hancock, and Lorinda Emerson, of Peterboro'. Aug. 15th. William Bateman, Jr., of Jaffrey, and Lucinda R. Shedd, of Sharon. 1862, March 27th. Squires C. Chase and Caroline L. Hunt, both of Hancock. June 11th. Albert Hutchinson and Mary B. Davis, both of Nelson. Aug. 31st. Wm. H. H. Wilder and Frances A. Miller, both of Peterboro'. 1863, March 14th. Salmon G. Metcaff, of Dublin, and Sophia L. Proctor, of Walpole. April 29th. Thomas H. Eaton, of Francestown, and Mary E. Goss, of Henniker. By David Patten, Justice of the Peace. Sept. 25th. Henrj^ E. Swain, of Antrim, and Mary A. Upton, of Stoddard. Oct. 1st. Edward B. Roach and Mary J. Coombs, both of Antrim. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. Nov. 5th. James G. Fish, of Peterboro', and Nellie L. Howard, of South Ac worth. Dec. 3d. Amos A. Wyman, of Nelson, and Francelia A. Eaton, of Antrim. Dec.22d. Clark W. Burnham, of Francestown, and Ellen M. Pratt, of Bennington. Dec. 31st. Henry M. Boyd and Elvira B. Marshall, both of Antrim. 1864, Jan. 5th. George Barney, of Hancock, and Lucy B. Farrington, of Greenfield. April 14th. Allen Tolman and Hattie M. Anthony, both of Hancock. Aug. 20th. Albert Clark, of Dublin, and Eliza H. Todd, of Hancock. Nov. 16th. Granvill Mathews and Nettie^G. Cumings, both of Hancock. 1865, Jan. 3d. Frank B. Gould and Abby E. Winn, both of Bennington. Jan. 12th. Luke Putnam Willard, of Boston, and Cynthia Foster Hayward, of Hancock. June 22d. Sherburn Barker and Mrs. Lydia L. Barber, both of Hancock. June 27th. Charles F. Gibson, of Rindge, and Sylvia A. Rice, of Hancock. Sept. 4th. Simeon A. Mason, of Keene, and Ellen D. Robbins, of Gilsum. By Rev. Solomon Laws. Sept. 10th. George H. Prescott, of Deerfleld, and Jennie Morrill, of Peterboro'. By Rev. J. M. R. Eaton. Oct. 29th. Calvin B. Stockbridge, of Haverhill, Mass., and Mary E. Jenkins, of Hancock. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. Oct. 4th. Milan E. Davis and Ellen M. Jenkins, both of Hancock. Nov. 9th. Warner C. Goodhue and Loenza J. Hayward, both of Hancock. Dec. 7th. George N. Crockett and Alice M. Wood, both of Hancock. 1866, Jan. 1st. Francis M. Cumings and Lydia F. Wel^, both of Hancock. Jan. 4th. Henry D. Estabrooks, of Lexington, Mass., and Belle S. Cumings, of Hancock. Jan. 22d. Rufus Hardy, of Greenfield, and Elvira W. Ames, of Hancock. July 3d. Elliott Russell and Mary F. Devaul, both of Peterboro'. Oct. 4th. Charles M. Sheldon and Frances A. Alcock, both of Hancock. MARRIAGES. 221 ^ I\ Keexk, bv Uev. Will. O. ^Y^IITE. 1866, Oct. 16th. Avery .Al. Clark and Mrs. Emeline R. Twitchell, both of Hancock. Bv Rev. A8AHEL BiGELOW. Xov. 8th. Franklin Goss and Lucy H. Campbell, both of Henniker. Nov. iOth. Milton M. Favor, of Bennington, and Xellie M. Stone, of Hancock. 1867, April 9th. Giles C. Lakin, of Hancock, and Lizzie S. Gi-ibben, of Boston, Mass. May 1st. Levi H. Brooks, of Hancock, and Hattie S. Kan-, of Lyndeboro'. By Joseph Davis, Justice of the Peace. June .)th. George W. McCkire and Ellen S. Borden, both of Stoddard. By Rev. A. J. Fosdick, of Dublin. July 12th. Cornelius O. Wheeler and Martha E. Newcomb, both of Keene. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. 1808. Jan. 1st. Charles A. Jenkins, of Hancock, and Letitia S. Heath, of Xelson. Jan. 19th. Otis Tuttle and Alice M. Baldwin, both of Hancock. Jan. 30th. Willis A. Washburn and Jennie P. Sheldon, both of Hancock. Feb. 5th. Alfred Barber and Clara E. Weston, both of Hancock. Feb. Kith. George F. Mellen and Minnie O. Wjonan, both of Stoddard. May 16th. Jeremiah B. Waterhouse, of Amesbury, Mass., and Alice F. Beatley, of Hancock. May 27th. Heni-y Wi'ight Tuttle and Sarah Almina Fraus, both of Antrim. Nov. 16th. Frank E. Lee, of Francestown, and Mary A. Burnhara, of Lyndeboro'. Xov. 30th. Augustine Goodhue, of Hancock, and Melissa S. Bennett, of Marlow. 18(>9, .Tan. 21st. William F. Symonds and Abbie M. Washburn, both of Hancock. Feb. 15th. Leonard F. Robb, of Stoddard, and Mariah Upton, of Peterboro'. Feb. 16th. Albert A. Smith, of Petei-boro', and Mary Morse, of Sandown. Feb. 24th. Charles F. Wilcox, of Peterboro', and Thersa V. Blake, of Hancock. March 13th. Richard B. Symonds and Amanda M. Bullard, both of Hancock. .Tune 3d. Isaac P. Allen, of San Francisco, Cal,, and Lizzie C. Fuller, of Hancock. June 10th. Francis A. Clark and Helen M. Barker, both of Hancock. .Tune 17th. Andrew B. Stone and Sarah M. Sheldon, both of Hancock. June 28th. Charles W. Kelsea, of Antrim, and Rocsanna Farmer, of Peterboro'. Sept. 21st. Alfred X. Hardy, of Greenfield, and Sabrina Wood, of Hancock. In Peterboro', by' Rev. M. W. Murphy. Oct. 3d. Thomas E. Welch and Ellen Magrath, both of Hancock. Ix Harrisville, by Rev. Charles M. Palmer. Xov. 17th. Edwin F. Knight, of Hancock, and Eva D. Barker, of Xelson. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. 1870, Jan. tth. Gardner Towne, of Sullivan, and Emily Mathews, of Hancock. . Cyrus W. Alcott and Caroline Bickford, both of Hancock. May 12th. Otis Whipple and Triphena Moore, both of Hancock. Sept. 11th. Ashton A. Sleeper and P^lizabeth L. Welch, both of Unity. Oct. l!)th. Albert M. Kimball and Hannah M. Gordon, both of Hancock. In Peterboro', by Rev. F. P. Hamblet. 1871, March 30th. Simon S. Fogg and Lorette J. Lakin, both of Hancock. In Peterboro', by Rev. I. F. Porter. May 11th. Elbridge Otis Stone, of Hancock, and Viola F. Livingston, of Peterboro'. By Kkv. Asahel Bigelow. .Tune 7th. Henrj' E. Washburn and Joanna E. Ware, both of Hancock. June 10th. Gilman Foot, of Bennington, and Frances E. Messer, of Greenfield. June 11th. Owen L. Boutell and Ellen F. Knight, both of Hancock. July 23d. Hartwell Tuttle, of Hancock, and Harriet B. Dowlln, of Bradford. Aug. 6th. William Farnsworth and Sevilla Foot, both of East Wilton. HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1871, Sept. 26th. George A. Benjamin and Jennie S. Mooi-e, botli of Jaffpey. Dec. 5th. James E. Webster, of Greenfield, and Addie Robinson, of Hancock. Br Joseph Davis, Justice of the Peace. Sept. 10th. Walter G. Comstock, of Francestown, and Alma A. Dunbar, of Hancock. In Greenfield, by Rev. Samuel H. Patridge. Nov. 2d. Xenophon W. Brooks, of Hancock, and Frances A. Hopkins, of Green- field. By Rev. W. W. Hayward, of Keene. Nov. 30th. James S. Hayward and Nellie F. Wheeler, both of Hancock. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. 1872, April 11th. Benjamin N. Lindsay, of Lynn, Mass., and Jennie M. Lakin, of Hancock. April 34th. Albert S. Moore, of Hancock, and Maria J. Cram, of Stoddard. July 4th. Fred I. Stevens, of Jaffrey, and M. Lizzie Wellman, of Dublin. By Rev. Williaji Hurlin. Dec. 24th. Edwai'd F. Adams and Jennie E. Davis, both of Hancock. By Joseph Davis, Justice of the Peace. 187.3, Jan. 9th. James C. Towne and Esther M. Douglas, both of Hancock. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. Jan. 23d. Melbarn A. Wood, of Hancock, and Etta J. Phillips, of Harrisville. Nov. 16th. George E. Johnson and Nellie E. Stearns, both of Hancock. Nov. 19th. Willis D. Hardy and Lydia C. Hardy, both of Greenfield. By Joseph Davis, Justice of the Peace. 1874, Feb. 13th. George O. Wood and Ella S. Weston, both of Hancock. BY' Rev. Asahel Bigelow. Nov. 26th. James R. Ashton and Hattie E. Bui'tt, botli of Bennington. 1875, Feb. 2d. Edward O. Fowle, of Boston, Mass., and Helen Fuller, of Hancock. March 35th. Granville K. Hadley and Ellen F. Knight, both of Hancock. In Antrim, by Rev. W. R. Cochrane. May 4tb. Willis C. Ware, of Hancock, and Ida B. Wilson, of Bennington. By Rev. J. W. Coolidge. June 15th. Charles F. Brown, of Hancock, and Mary Jane Abbott, of Amherst. In Fitchburg, Ma.ss., by Rev. J. R. Wheelock. June 23d. Alfred G. Hadley, of Hancock, and Sadlie F. Holt, of Peterboro'. By Rev. Asahel Bigelow. July 7th. Riley Barrett and Eliza N. Jefts, both of Stoddard. Dec. 31st. Charles H. Fish and Nellie S. Haskell, both of Peterboro'. In Nashua, by G. H. Taggabt, Justice of the Peace. Aug. 28th. George W. Knight, of Hancock, and Kate Cody, of Harrisville. In Manchester, by Rev. L. F. McKinney. Dec. 9th. William A. Wilds and Sadie I. Webber, both of Hancock. In Boston, Mass., by Rev. J. W. Hamilton. 1876, Jan. 2t)th. Otis Tuttle and Nellie J. Baldwin, both of Hancock. By Rev. J. W. Coolidge. Feb. 19th. George Chandler Duncan, of Leominster, Mass., and Mary Ellen Coolidge, of Hancock. In Antrim, by Kev. W. R. Cochrane. March 29th. John Newell and Lucetta E. Lee, both of Hancock. MARRIAGES. 223 Bv Rev. Thkodoke C. Pratt. 1876, April 13th. Henry F. Cilley, of Stotldard, and Gate I). Cooper, of Bennington. Hv Kkv. Asaukl Bigelow. June Uth. Solon D. Hadlcy and Alziua L. Hayward, both of Hancock. By Kev. Theodore C. Pratt. 1877, Jan. 1st. Otis F. Forbush, of Acton, Mass., and Nettie F. Cumniiiigs, of Hancock. By Uev. .J. I.. FEr/r, oe Antrim. Feb. Ttli. Charles W. Coolidge, of Leominster, Mass., and Kate T.. Brown, of Hancock. In Newport, by Rev. Ira Pearsons. April l-2th. William L. Lakin, of Hancock, and Henrietta J. Craigc, of Mont- pelier, Yt. In East Wilton, by Rev. Charles H. Tindell. 1878, June .5th. Fred Hunt, of Hancock, and Alice J. Fessendeii, of Wilton. In Keene, by Rev. W. W. Hayward. June 19th. Walter A. Jaquith and Carrie J. Wood, both of Hancock. By Rev. J. Wesley- Coolidge. Nov. 2d. Lawton Thomas Hadley, of Rutland, Mass., and Harriet Emelia Weston, of Hancock. In Greenfield, by Rev. S. H. Patridge. Nov. 2Tth. Almon Hill and Addle A. Cheney, both of Hancock. In Leominster, Mass., by Rev. E. A. Smith. Dec. 11th. Cristy H. Duncan, of Hancock, and Helen A. Walker of Leominster. In Greenfield, by Rev. S. H. Patridge. 1879, Jan. 26th. James W. Wilds and Carrie A. Parker, both of Hancock. April 20th. Edward A. Hill, of Hancock, and Sarah A. Dutton, of Greenfield. By Rev. George M. Rice, of Dublin. July 1st. Fred B. Richards and Emogene W. Lakin, both of Hancock. In Peterboro', by Rev. James L. Harrison. Sept. 18th. George W. Goodhue and Ella D. Tuttle, both of Hancock. In Peterboro', by' Rev. George Dustin. Sept. 27th. Edward B. Sherwin and Chestina R. Wilds, both of Hancock. By a. D. Tuttle, Justice of the Peace. » )et. l.">th. George H. Marvell and Abbie Bullard, both of Hancock. In Peterboro', by Rev. George Dustin. 1880, May 2t)th. Frank A. Wood, of Hancock, and Julia F. Wood, of Winchendon, Mass. In Hillsboro', by Rev. John H. Hillman. June nth. Myron E. Johnson, of Hancock, and Clara E. Ellenwood, of Decring. In Peterboro', by Rev. George Dustin. Dec. !tth. Charles H. Dutton, of Hancock, and Edna Maria Barber, of I'ctorboro'. In Harrisville, by Rev. George H. Beciovith. 1881, Feb. 10th. Albert E. Ware, of Hancock, and Minnie S. Knight, of Harrisville. In Keene, by Rev. J. A. Leach. April 11th. John R. Putney and Arvilla Knowlton, both of Hancock. In Manchester, by' Henry e. Burnham, .Iustice of the Peace. June 7th. Thomas Ft Shea and Annie S. Welch, both of Hancock. 224 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Ik Antrim, bt Rev. W. R. Cochrane. 1883, .June 1st. Hiram B. Marshall and Jennie M. Willard, both of Hancoek. Bt Rev. ,I. L. Merrii>l, of Marlboro'. 1883, .Jan. 4th. ClitTord H. Tenney, of Hancock, and Clara E. Lowell, of Marlow. By Rev. Hervey Gulick. April 28th. William A. Par.sons, of Hancock, and Josephine Wentworth, of Efflngh.am. Kov. 6th. John J. Martyn and Hattie J. Whittaker, both of Hancock. Ix Peterboro', by Rev. W. H. VValbridge. Oct. 28th. Henry A. Manning and Nellie E. Danforth, both of Hancock. In Greenfield, by Rev. S. H. Patridge. Nov. 17th. Almon Hill, of Hancock, and Lois Dutton, of Greenfield. By a. D. TnTTLE, Justice of the Peace. 1884, July 19th. Charles F. King, of Lyndeboro', and Nellie Amlaw, of Hancock. By' Rev. Hervet Gulick. Oct. 27th. .John Doherty and Susan O. Brian, both of Hancock. In Marlboro', by Rev. C. J. Chase. 1885, Aug. 1st. Ellsworth E. Balcom and Lydia A. Gates, both of Hancock. In Peterboro', by Rev. W. H. VValbridge. Dec. 2d. Charles G. Mathews and Mrs. Nettie V. Mathews, both of Hancock. In Jaffrey, by Rev. P. L. McEvoy. 1886, Jan. 26th. John Cody and Maggie A. Cassion, both of Hancock. By Rev. J. Wesley Coolidge. April 10th. .John Wesley Coolidge and Ida Elizabeth Goodhue, both of Hancock. By Rev. Hervey Gulick. May 2d. Wilfred A. Sheldon and Orissa J. Lee, both of Hancock. Dec. 27th. John Gilbert Thompson, of Sandwich, Mass., and Helen Susan Titus, of Hancock. In East .Jaffrey, by Rev. P. h. McEvoy. Nov. 2d. Patrick Cody, of Bennington, and Kate Cuddihee, of Hancock. In New Ipswich, by Rev. William A. Thompson. Dec. 29th. James Woodward and Eliza Wellington, both of Hancock. i CHAPTER XII. SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION. The educational advantages that had been enjoyed by a majority of the first settlers of Hancock were without doubt limited. They were practical men and women, endowed with good, strong common sense, but "innocent of books" and the culture of the schools. There were few persons, however, who could not read and write. John Moor, the first constable, made his mark instead of signing his ' Not a few persons who gave their homes as Hancock in the foregoing list were merely temporary residents in the town. SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION. 225 name; but we have no record that any other official was compelled to do this. At a town-meeting held Dec. 25, 1786, it w^as voted not to have schooling that winter. This was probably the first attem])t that was made to raise money for that purpose. About a year later (Dec. 1, 1787) another attempt was made to raise money for schooling, and this time they were more successful, as £10 were raised. James Duncan, Mr. Dennis, Mr. Dodge, Seth TIadley, and Robert Duncan Avere appointed a committee to divide the town into five districts and report at the next March meeting. Tlie money raised was to be divided equally, each district to receive forty shillings. The schools must have been held in the houses of the settlers, for as yet no attempt had been made to build school-houses. Daniel Wood, when about three and a half years old, attended school for the first time in Mr. Wheeler's barn, the school being held in that part of the barn called the "lean-to." The teacher of this school was afterwards the wife of Jonathan Davis. These schools at the best had a precarious existence. In 1789 no money was raised for this purpose. From the beginning there was continually manifested an uneasiness in regard to the boundaries of the several school districts, Avhich did not cease until the district system was given up. At first the selectmen had charge of the several schools, the per- sons teaching being required l^o produce a certificate, as the law directed. No hint is given in the records in regard to who was the proper person to give these certificates, as no one was appointed by the town to look after the schools until 1806. It is to be presumed, however, that these certificates were granted by the minister of the town, and Mr. Paige proved himself to be an efficient helper in the cause of education. In 1788 it was decided to divide the town into nine districts, and a committee of nine men, consisting of the five men appointed the previous year and Oliver Lawrence, Nathaniel Davidson, James Davis, and Jonathan Sawyer, were appointed to make the division. £8 were appropriated for schooling, but each district was left to provide its school-house. No money was appropriated for schooling in 1789, the building of the meeting-house probably absorbing about all the means that the town had at command. In 1792 another committee was appointed to divide the town into 226 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. school districts. This committee reported a division of the town into eight districts. The boundaries of the districts were definitely fixed, and a transcript of said boundaries was recorded in the town book ; but for fear that the decision of the committee might not be acceptable to all parties concerned, it was provided that if it should appear to the committee, on complaint, that any person could be better convenienced in any other district than that to which he was assigned, then he was to be permitted to make any exchange for better convenience, if it should appear reasonable to the committee or the town. It is by no means certain that this division of the town was accepted. In May, 1792, a district in the center of the town was organized in due form. The names of the following persons are given as being members of said district : — John Cumings, Samuel Wliitcomb, Samuel Ilosley, Ebenezer Ware, John Cumings, Jr., Joslah Blodgett, Phinehas Ames, Ebenezer Ware, Jr., Robart Taggart, Salmon Blodgett, Stephen Kittredge, Lemuel Eaton, .Toseph Symonds, John Whitcomb, Thomas Boynton, Joseph Dodge, Timothy Moors, Jonathan Sawyer, James Hosley, Abraham Davis, James Duncan, Nicholas Lawrence, Edmond Davis, David Hosley. Thomas Jones, Abraham Moors, Thomas Craige, The persons enumerated above were authorized by the town to assemble at the meeting-house on the first Wednesday of June, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to act on such matters and things as they might think proper respecting the building of a school-house in the center of the town ; also, " to raise money and to tax them- selves for payment." This was the beginning of the school-district system in the town. The divisions mentioned above were simply territorial. The entire nianagement of the schools had been in the hands of the selectmen ; now a new departure was made. A description of this school- house may not be out of place in this connection: — After deciding to build a school-house, the district " voted to have twelve squares to a window, and four windows to the main room, the glass 7 by 9." " Voted the House twenty-two feet square and with a hipt roof." " Voted to set up the fraim to board and shingle it, to set up the Chimney, put in two windoAvs, make the Outward door and lay the lower floor, and to have the work done by the first of Nov'", next, the Boards to be halved round the sides." The building of the above house, with the specifications named. SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION. 227 was awarded to Hugh Grimes, at £23, " to be done workmanlike." It was " Voted tliat Samuel Gates and Edmond Davis, selectmen, assess the money by the last inventory by them taken," and "that Edmond Davis collect the money." In January, 1793, the selectmen were instructed " to indulge those persons who wish the schooling of their children put off till next spring." They Avere also instructed to permit those who might wish to have their children sent to school that winter, to send them, and to pay their money to the school that might be the nearest to them. Xo money was raised for schools, or for school-liouses, in 1703, nor at the annual meeting of 1794; but at a special meeting, called on the 5th of May, it was voted to assess the whole town for £400, to build school-houses, and each district was to provide itself with a school-house, to be paid for with this money, at the time said district, by a majority of its votei'S, might decide. All new persons were to be taxed, if any such came to town before the school-houses were built ; and all who had been taxed for houses then built, should have credit therefor. This money was not raised, and two years later (June 20, 1796) the vote was revived, and £200 added to the original sum. As late as June 5, 1798, it appears that the £400 for building school-houses had not yet been raised. The districts were in a chaotic state. Some houses had been partly built, but none were in a good condition. The location of the schools, or the condition of the roads, was such that many of the families in town were not satisfied, and some families desired to send their children to two or more schools. The whole matter was entrusted to a special com- mittee, which made an elaborate report, that want of space alone prevents us from giving in this connection. Among the wise and impartial provisions of the report we would mention that that per- son who had paid a tax, in any part of the town, towards this object, should not be compelled to pay again. No person was expected to pay his tax until about the time the school-house which he was ex- pected to help pay for should be completed. Stephen Poor, Jonathan Sawyer, and Josiah Stone were chosen a special committee to determine what persons should have the priv- ilege of sending their children to school in two districts. The fol- lowing vote may be of interest: — " Voted, Samuel Gates, Daniel Kimball, Oliver Lawrence, John 228 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Clark, and Sampson Tattle to inspect the building of the several school Houses, and to apprize them when built, and also to fix the Center when the district cannot agree, and that they apprize the school Houses that are partly done in those districts that shall not inform the select men by the month of September next of the sum required to finish their Houses." At this date the number of pupils in the schools had become quite numerous. A few years later the average attendance in most of the districts was from sixty to seventy. Again we quote from Mrs. Boyle's letter: "Martin Hall, whose home was in Alstead, taught our school three terms. He was anxious to have one hundred scholars for at least one day. Accordingly the parents gathered their flock together the last day he taught there, and sent in ninety- nine scholars in the forenoon. In the afternoon they found one more. It was brought in in its mother's aniis."^ The standard of education in these early years was not very high (see Rev, Daniel Goodhue's address on' page 47) ; but the good results emanating from our system of free schools can not be over- estimated. A high school was established in the town at an early period; but I have not been able to learn much about it. Among the dis- tinguished men who here received a part of their education may be mentioned F'ranklin Pierce, afterwards President of the United States.- This school was held in the upper story of the school-house built by the center district, which was burned down about the year 1825. In the year 1834 educational interests in town were at a low ebb. So little interest was manifested in the welfare of the public schools, that, by vote of the town, the superintending school committee were instructed to dispense with visiting them. » This was at what is now known as No. 2. - Hon. George W. Nesmith, of Franklin, and Hon. William B. Dinsraore, of New York, were also among the pupils; of these early schools. Judge Nesmith has re- cently sent us interesting reminiscences of his school-days here, and the New York gentleman reports as to the discipline, etc. It appears that these early preceptors believed in not " sparing the rod." Mr. Dinsmore writes us he came here to school a mere lad, and was engaged one morning by a drover to help him start his cattle from the village for "four pence half-penny." Tlie drover did not dispense with his services until it was too late to get back in season for the commencement of the school. On putting in a late appearance the master very kindly loaned him his knife to cut a stick and bring it in for him, and made him stand and hold it on his return until noon, " the envy of all the other hoys in the school "(?). >Mr. Dinsmore had pro cured the stick on the Sand hill (Hosley street), and supposed it was cherry, like those which some of his predecesors in suffering had procured. Unfortunately it proved a tough willow, and our voung hero was compelled to dance several jigs, etc., without the stick's breaking. The six and one-fourth cents of the future million- aire cost him heavily in the end. o w o Q o o o < pa SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION. 229 As it is always darkest just before day, this state of things was the precursor of the establishment of two flourishing institutions of education of a higher grade in town — "Hancock Literary and Scientific Institution " and " Hancock Academy." The charter of the Literary and Scientific Institution was granted June 14, 1836, — Dr. Jonas Hutchinson and seventeen others being authorized to build a school-building and establish a high school therein. The building was on land belonging to the town, — it be- ing a part of the common ; and as it was designed for public pur- poses, the town had a right to grant the request made by Doctor Hutchinson, David Patten, and others (see page 151). The object of this institution is thus set forth by its founders : — '■ It shall be the primary object of this Institution to furnish the means of a thorough Elementary Education in science and Literature. •' All branches of education shall be here taught which are usually taught in similar institutions. " It shall ever be the duty of the Instructors to inculcate and endeavor to impress upon the minds of the youths who may here resort from time to time, such moral and religious principles as shall by the blessing of God prepare them for usefulness and respectability in the various departments of life, and for happiness in the world to come. " The formers and proprietors of this Institution wish it to be distinctly known to all who may hereafter have any concern in its government that they consider a moral and religious education indispensable, not that they would make it a special object to teach the peculiarities of anj' sect of Christians." I can bear witness that cei'tainly in the later days of this institu- tion the desires of its founders were not disregarded. According to the specifications of the charter, this institution was under the control of twenty-one directors or trustees. Seven of these trustees were to be members of the Dublin Baptist associa- tion, seven of the Milford Baptist association, and seven of the original proprietors and their successors. From the best information that can be obtained, the school was opened under the direction of Rev. Zebulon Jones in August, 1837. In 1838-9, the following persons constituted the board of trustees : — Levi Willard, Esq., Keene. Uev. A. Belknap, .Jaflfrey. David Patten, Esq., Hancock. Hon. Franklin Pierce, Concord. Hon. Luke Woodburv, Antrim. Hon. .John Stevens, Mason, .lobn Whitcnnib, i:.s(i.. Hancock. Rev. David (.ai;v, W :i>hingt(iii. ReA-. Mark ( injiciitcr, .Milford. Rev. 'I'lioinas llaiid. llinsdah-. Rev. 1). D. I'ratt, Nashua. George Kayniond, Kscj., Mount Vernon. Rev. Jolin Atwood, Hillsboro'. Rev. John "Davis, Antrim. Jonas Hutchinson, M. D., Hancock. Gen. Solomon McNeil (cx-offlcio), Hills- William Parker, Esq., Francestown. boro'. Mr. D. (iibbs, Sullivan. Hon. Israel Hunt (ex-ofHcio), Nashua. William Wallace, Esq., Milford. Joseph Carter, Esq. (ex-offlcio), Charles- Rev. A. T. Foss, Mount Vernon, town, Mass. Rev. John Woodbury, Hancock. 230 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Levi Willard, Esq., was president of the board of trustees, Rev. Mark Carpenter was secretary, and David Patten, Esq., was treas- urer. The instructors were : W. C. Richards, principal and teacher of languages and the natural sciences; E. Knight, teacher of mathe- matics ; A. P. Shattuck, teacher of penmanship ; J, A. Woodbury, teacher of music; Miss M. A. T. Sawyer, teacher of mathematics, the natural sciences, and the Latin language ; and Miss M. C. Wil- lard, teacher of French, Italian, and the ornamental branches. Among the students of that year, I would mention Joseph Davis, of Acworth ; William Lawrence Foster, of Keene ; Asa B. and A. Judson Hutchinson, of Milford ; DeW^tt Clinton Hadley and Eph- raim Knight, of Hancock ; David A. llussell, of Walpole ; George W. Stevens, of Stoddard ; Mark True, of Francestown ; John H., Charles A., and Adolphus C. Whitcomb, of Hancock; Elijah M. Tubbs, of Hancock ; Love Maria Whitcomb, of Hancock ; Rebecca W. Davis, of Hancock ; Isabel A. B. and L. Josephine Hutchinson, of Hancock ; and Elvira T., Syrene, and Alice Jane Patten, of Han- cock. The aggregate number of students for the year Avas two hundred and seventy-nine. This institution was sustained until the autumn of 185L Among its eminent instructors who succeeded Mr. Richards we will men- tion Professors Colcord, Ephraim Knight, W. B. Burnell, Mark True, and Rev. W. M. Guilford .^ Hancock academy, under the control of the Congregationalists, was instituted at about the same time the Literary and Scientific institution was. The upper story of the brick building mentioned on page 207 was suitably divided into school-rooms, and for several years the academy was a flourishing institution. That there was something of the spirit of rivalry in these two institutions, an impartial historian can not deny; but the result was of incalculable advantage to the town. The exact date of the opening of this scliool, I have not been able to a"scertain. Rev. Daniel Goodhue states that, according to his best information, it was organized in 1839. As he was a student at that time, he is probably correct ; but he does not say whether it was in the early part of the year, or the autumn term. The sub- scription paper for the erection of the building was drawn up Jan. 1, 1836, and as it is distinctly stated that the building " shall con- 1 Hon. D. II. Goodell, of Antrim, and other (Ustingiiishcd persons, were among the later students at this institution. SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION. 231 tain, first, an njtartinent for tlie occasional public worship of God, to Ik' called the vestry; also an a{)artment for a public school or academy'" ; and as the shares Avere taken up by seventy persons, most of whom, if not all, were citizens of Hancock and members of the Congregational society, — it does not seem probable that it took them three years to get ready for the school.^ Ill the catalogue before me, for the year ending August, 1S40, it is stated that this " academy is sustained by an association of gentle- men, by whom the following have been elected as a board of directors : Rev. Archibald Burgess, president ; Moses Wood, secretary ; Col. David Low, treasurer ; Andrew C. Cochran, Capt. Timothy Moors, Nathan Wheeler, Esq., David Boutelle, Oliver Whitcomb, Jr., Samuel Ordway. "Instructors: Thomas Miller, a. b., principal; Daniel llice, a. b., I)rincipal during the fall term. Assistant teachers : Miss Martha East- man, fall term; Miss Nancy E. Fiske, spring term; Miss Susan Eeed, summer term. Assistant pupils : Aaron P. Hughes, Arche- laus Wilson, Lydia A. Duncan, Sarah T. Duncan, Harriet Rice, Helen M. Thompson." The aggregate number of students for the year was two hundred and ninety-seven. Among the names registered we find the fol- lov.ing : James M. Bradford, Charles A. Burgess, James C. Duncan, Samuel E. Hills, Charles B. Pearson, Jacob T. Steele, Peter C. C. Whitcomb, Marian Clark, Margaret A. Low, Susan G. Pearson, Maria M. Symonds, Mary Wheeler, John, Nathaniel I., and Stephen D. Duncan, Irvin W. and Samuel O. Gates, Charles O. Foster, Daniel Goodhue, David Wasliburu, Elizabeth T. Cochran, Maria H. Hills, Susan M. Low, and Frances A. Wood, all of Hancock; Corban C. Curtice, of Windsor; Farnum F. Lane, of Swanzey; William B. Washburn, of Wincheudon, Mass.; Thomas E. and James M. Boutell, of Antrim; and Francis H. Knight, of Lexington, Mass. In this institution due attention was given to the training of the moral and religious natures of the pupils. In connection with the catalogue under consideration, we find the following: "Past experience convinces that the improvement of the mind is best promoted in connection with that uniform attention to the cultivation of the heart which its importance demands." Among the names of instructors who had charge of this school, > Unfortunately the records of this school can not no\y be found. 232 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. in addition to those enumerated above, we would mention Scott and Gilbert. As first organized, this school flourished for some six or seven years; after which time it was suspended for a few years. Subse- quent to the closing of the Literary and Scientific Institution it was again opened. Andrew Washburn had charge of it in the fall of 1852; J. C. Kimball for three terms in 1853; and in later years Charles A. Wood and John Paul liad charge of it several terms, and others. In the year 1873 the town was constituted as a high-school dis- trict, and from that time until the present, one or more terms of this school, yearly, have been enjoyed by all the pupils in the town who have chosen to attend and have been able to pass the necessary examination. The influence of these institutions of a higher grade upon the common schools of the town was decidedly of an elevating char- acter. The standard of education in the town was raised, and but few towns in the state can boast of better schools than those in this town for the past fifty years. On the twenty-seventh day of December, 1881, Otis Tuttle and fifty-four others presented a petition to the school committee and selectmen, praying that the whole or a part, as might be deemed expedient, of districts Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 be united to district No. 1, for school purposes, after due notice and hearing should be given to all those interested. The school committee and selectmen being disqualified for this purpose, Lewis W. Clark, associate justice of the Supreme Court of New Hampshire, appointed Ezi-a M. Smith, of Peterboro', John R. Russell, of Greenfield, John Q. Adams, of Peterboro', and John C. Dodge, of Bennington, to take the matter into consideration. There was a hearing at the town hall, on the 21st of June, 1882. All parties having been heard who desired to be heard, the prayer of the petitioners was not allowed, and a decision was made against them. By a special act of the legislature of 1885, the town system of schools was adopted, said act going into effect in March, 1886. By an express provision of the act, such towns as may desire to return to the district system can do so, at the end of a trial of five years of the town system. If at the end of the five years the good result^ of the restored system do not become apparent to all, it is the advice of this historian that such persons examine, as he has, the SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION. 233 records of the past hundred years, on ahnost every page of wliicli are evidences of the friction caused by the district system.^ We have given the names of the superintending school committee who served the town previous to 1826 (see Annals of the Town). Below are the names of those who have served in that capacity in subsequent years: — 1826.— Rev. A. Burgess, Reuben Hills, David Xahor. 1827. — Rev. A. Burgess, Henry Whitcomb, Reuben Hills. To serve free of expense. IS-iS-lSSO. ~ Voted, "That each school district ai)poiiit tlu-ir own prudential Com- mittee." 1831-1839. — Xo record. 1840. — Richard Emerson, James M. Bradford, Harry Kuiglit. 1841. — Richard Emerson, .lames M. Bradford, Joseph Davis. 1843. —Joseph Davis, David Low, Daniel Goodhue. 1843. —Jacob A. Wood, M. D., James M. .Stickney, M. v., James M. Bradford. 1844. — James M. .Stickney, Richard Emerson, Jacob A. Wood. 1845. — .Joseph Davis. .James M. Bradford, Ephi-aim Knight. 184(5. —James M. Bradford, John W. Colcord, James M. Sticlcney. 1847. — John W. Colcord, James M. Stickney, William Burnell, Joseph Davis (ap- pointed May 9th to fill a vacancy). 1848. — Joseph Davis, James M. Stickney, Rev. Lorenzo Tandy. 1849. — Josepli Davis, Rev. Lorenzo Tandy, Ebenezer Ware, Jr. 1850. — Joseph Davis, Ebenezer Ware, Jr., Henry Knight. 1851. —Joseph Davis, Rev. Asahel Bigelow, Henry Knight. 1853-1854. — Joseph Davis, Asahel Bigelow, Ephraim Weston. 1855. — Joseph Davis. 1856. — DeWitt Clinton Hadley, M. i>., Ephraim Weston, William W. Wayward. 1857. -De Witt Clinton Hadley, Josepli Davis. 1858. — Joseph Davis, DeWitt Clinton Hadley, John Paul, A. M. S. Carpenter (ap- pointed in November to fill a vacancy). 1859. — Asahel Bigelow, Joseph Davis, John H. Felch. 1860-1861. — Joseph Davis, .John H. Felch, Isaac Craigue, M. d. 1863. —John H. Felch, Joseph Davis. 1863. — John H. Felch, Henry Knight, Xenophon W. Brooks. 1864. — Joseph Davis, John H. Felch, Xenophon W. Brooks. 18 — Joshua S. Lakin, Rev. Hervey (Uilick, William Weston. 1 The valuable library connected with the Congregational Sunday-school and the public town librarj' are excellent aids to the moral and intellectual improvement of the inhabitants of the town. 16 23-1 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEAV HAMPSHIRE. CHAPTER XIIL MILITARY HISTORY. In 1718 it was enacted by the legislature of New Hampshire that all able-bodied men between the ages of sixteen and sixty, with a few exceptions, be held liable for military duty. Later this law was so modified that the military age was between eighteen and forty- five. At what time the first company of militia was organized in this town it is impossible to determine. No militia records of any kind have come to hand, although they have been sought for with dili- gence. It is highly probable that the early settlers brought their muskets with them, and at the earliest opportunity were organized into a company for mutual protection, and also to be ready for any emergency that might arise. Hancock artillery was organized about the year 1805. (See cen- tennial address.) The citizens of Hancock never forgot its first captain, who afterwards achieved a national reputation, and on the occasion of his returning to New England, after his campaign under General Harrison, a public dinner was given by them in his honor. This company was attached to the Twenty-sixth regiment, Third brigade, Fourth division. New Hampshire militia, as was also a company of cavalry made up in part of soldiers and oflScers from Hancock. The May and September "Training days" were red-letter days to the boys of the period, to say nothing of what they might have been to older persons. But with all the interest attached to these gatherings, there were evils incidentally connected with them that caused many thoughtful persons to look upon the whole system with suspicion. I distinctly remember listening, one afternoon, to a con- versation between Rev. Mr. Burgess and a gentleman, on the sub- ject, that somewhat dissipated my previous rose-colored views. Counsels of this nature finally prevailed, and the year 1849 wit- nessed the last of these gatherings, and the militia was virtually disbanded. After the close of the war of the Rebellion, Hancock artillery, under another name, was organized ; but it has been dis- banded.^ 1 Several of the citizens of Hancock are members, and one is a prominent officer, of tlie Peterboro' cavalry. MILITARY HISTORY. 236 William Lakin, and his brotlier, Oliver, who was here but a short time, had both served in the last French war, and according to tradition, they had quite a severe experience, having been taken prisoners. Lieut. John Cummings served for a time in this war. George McLeod (probably McCloury) was in the service from Peterboro' in 1759. Captain Crabtree, of whom little is known, had without doubt seen service in this war, and possibly there may have been others ; but as most of the settlers were too young for the service at that time, it is not probable. REVOLUTIONARY WAR. There were but few inhabitants in the town until towards the close of this war, therefore but few men were actually sent from Hancock. There were only nine men at home to sign the petition relative to the incorporation of Antrim, Aug. 29, 1776, three of whom, and perhaps more, had been in the service; and they state that at that time several of their small number were away from home on that account, and they desired that nothing should be done until the absentees should return. This, I think, is a good showing for the spirit of patriotism manifested by these men. To Peterboro', Antrim, and Amherst the credit was given ffor some of our soldiers, as we had at that time no town organization. As far as can be ascertained, the following list of soldiers were, at the time they went into the service, residents of that part of Society Land now known as Hancock : — Thomas English was a member of Capt. William Brown's com- pany; mustered July 22, 1776, by Moses Kelly. He served in the expedition to Canada. George McCloury was in the service in 1775-6. He was engaged at the battle of Bunker hill.^ Jonathan Barnet was also at the battle of Bunker hill. He was in Capt. William Scott's company. George McCloury and Robert McCloury were in Capt. Joseph Parker's company, raised out of Col. Enoch Hale's regiment; joined the northern army at Ticonderoga; mustered July, 1776, for five months, by Enoch Hale, muster and pay-master. > In Doctor Smith's History of Peterboro' it is stated that George McLeod was a member of Captain Scott's company at Bunker hlH; also, that he was wounded. Without doubt, he was George McCloury, of Society Land, father of George and Rob- ert McCloury, and the same man who served in the Frencli war from Peterboro' 236 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. William Lakin, Jr., was a member of the 1st N. H. regt. He was discharged Nov. 3, 1782; wounded in the hand and hip; examined April 1, 17^9 ; received a pension of $2.00 per month. The date of his enlistment is not at hand, but it was early in the war, and probably his term of service was longer than that of any other one who went from the town. His nephew, Omar A. Lakin, has in his possession a cane that he made from a limb of a crab-apple tree at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-8. When General Arnold deserted his post at West Point in September, 1780, he was one of the three soldiers who rowed him out to the British ship, Vulture. Thomas Williams was in the service, as the town records show (see p. 91). Robert Lakin served from July 7 to Oct. 2, 1780 (see History of Peterboro'). Lemuel Lakin was a member of Peter Clark's company, Colonel Stickney's regiment, General Stark's brigade, from July 21 to Sept. 25, 1777. This was a company made up in Lyndeboro'. Young Lakin, then only sixteen years old, enlisted probably into the com- pany when it marched through the town on its way to Bennington, Vt. Samuel Mitchell, Jr., was a resident of the town in 1776. How long he remained here is uncertain, but his name fairly belongs to this list. He was at Cambridge in 1775; also at Bennington and Saratoga in 1777. We give below a list of the settlers who served in the army before they became residents of the town. This list is made up from various sources, and may be incomplete; but I think it may be relied upon as being correct as far as it goes. The names are given without regard to rank or term of service. (Foi- further information in this direction, see genealogical record.) David Ames, Ebenezer Barker, David Barker, John Bonner, John Bowers, William Boutelle, John Bradford, Salmon Blodgett, John Brooks, John Cummings, Abraham Davis, Isaac Davis, Moses Dennis, Joseph Dodge, Samuel Eames, Jeremiali P^aton, Lemuel Eaton, Samuel Eaton, Peter Fletcher, Jeremiah Fogg, Samuel Gates, John Gay, .lohn (4ilson, Ahijah Iladley, James Hosley, Nathaniel Hazelton, Daniel Kimball, Oliver Lakin, Simeon Lakin, Josiah Lakin, Oliver Lawrence, Thomas May, Jonathan Margery, Robert Matthews, Abraham Moors, Timothy Moors, Ebenezer Pratt, Abner Preston, Levi Priest, Thomas Peabody, Peter Putnam, Joel Russell, Ezekiel Shattuck, David Sloan, Joseph Simonds, Samuel Tyrrell, Elijah Washburn, Joseph Washburn, Salmon Wood, Wm. Williams, Jr., Abel Winship, Jacob Wright. MILITARY HISTORY. 237 WAR OF 1812-15. In this war quite a number of Hancock men served for a short time, and a few during the greater portion of the war. Simeon Lakin, 2d, was sergeant in Capt. Benjamin Bradford's com- pany, 1st regt.; pay-roll from April 1 to May 1, 1813. Samuel Dennis was corporal in the sanjye company. Abraham Davis and Robert Matthews were in this company. Moses M. Lakin enlisted for "during the war" in Capt. Benjamin Bradford's compajiy, 45th regt. U. S. infantry, Denny McCobb, colo- nel, March 9, 1814; promoted to sergeant June 18, 1814. John G. Lakin, corporal, enlisted at the same time in the same company. Plummer Wheeler and Ephraim Smith, sergeants in the same company, enlisted for one year, Dec. 15, 1813. Ira Whitcomb and David Woods enlisted in the same company for "during the war," March 9, 1814. John Clark, corporal, enlisted in the same company for five years, Jan. 7, 1814. Isaac Davis enlisted in the same company for one year, Feb. 14, 1814. Thatcher Bradford, third lieutenant in Capt. Hugh Moor's com- pany, detached militia; sent to Portsmouth in an emergency; en- listed for three months, Sept. 18, 1813. With him went Isaac Brooks, Benjamin Ball, Abraham Davis, John Gilson, William Gray, Jesse Hall, Mark Pierce, and Peter Rumrill. Charles Boutelle Avas fifer in Capt. S. Trivett's company, 2d regt. detached militia; enlisted for sixty days, Sept. 27, 1814. Abijah Hadley, Amasa Reed, Benjamin Stone, Joseph Washburn, Watson Washburn, Asa Washburn, and Eli Washburn enlisted in Capt. William Gregg's company, of Antrim, Sept. 27, 1814, for sixty days. Samuel Matthews and Daniel Lakin served from Sept. 11 to Sept. 28, 1814, in Capt. Alfred Smith's company, 4th regt. detached militia. Whitcomb May and John Robinson enlisted for sixty days, Sept. 26, 1814, in Capt. Josiah Bellows' company, of the 1st battalion de- tached militia. Ebenezer Hubbard served in Capt. John McNeil's company, 11th U. S. infantry, for two months from July 1, 1813. Jonathan Lakin died of disease contracted in the service, in cen- 238 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. tral New York. He was probably a member of a New York regi- ment. John Brooks Bonner served in Captain Dent's company; regiment unknown. Otis Wheeler and Timothy Paige were educated at West Point. Mr. Wheeler held the rank of captain in the regular United States array and served in the Florida war. He was also in the service for a long time in Louisiana and Arkansas, and died not long ago in Mis- souri, leaving two sons, one of whom was a judge, and one a United States marshal. Mr. Paige served under General Harrison in the Indian wai-s. He was stationed at one time at New Orleans, and for a time had command at Key West. He held the rank of lieu- tenant in the Regular army. Hancock had no soldiers in the Mexican war. WAR OF THE REBELLION. In this war Hancock bore a fair share of the burden. In another place we have given a brief account of the work done at home, and in the genealogical record will be found a more extended account of the service rendered by those who "went to the front" than we are able to give in this connection. Second Regiment. — Capt. Ephraim Weston commanded Co, G, 2d regt. ; died from disease contracted in the service, Dec. 9, 1861. Sylvester C. Duncklee was a member of this company; mustered June 5, 1861; severely wounded July 2, 1863; mustered out June 21, 1864. His father, Sylvester J. Duncklee, subsequently enlisted as a re- cruit in the same company; was wounded at Gettysburg, and dis- charged for disability. Frank A. Fletcher, of Bennington, was also in this company. Sixth Regiment, Co. E. — Maj. John A. Cummings enlisted from Peterboro', but he belonged to a Hancock family, and spent a portion of his early life here. First lieutenant, Nov. 30, 1861 ; cap- tain, April 23, 1862; discharged to accept promotion (major of cav- alry), April 5, 1864. Frank L. Gray enlisted Nov. 28, 1861 ; second lieutenant, April 20, 18G3; severely wounded May 12, 1864. Charles E. Barker enlisted as corporal Nov. 28, 1861 ; drowned in the Potomac, Aug. 13, 1862. MILITARY HISTORY. 239 Henry A. Barker enlisted Nov. 28, 1861; discharged for disabil- ity Jan. 19, 1863. Myron J. Duncklee enlisted Dec. 10, 1861; died Jan. 20, 1862. Albert L. Murphy enlisted Nov. 28, 1861; re-enlisted Dec. 27, 1863 ; was wounded in service. Willis A. Nutting enlisted Nov. 28, 1861; mustered out Nov. 27, 1864. Charles M. Sheldon enlisted Nov. 28, 1861; mustered out Nov. 27, 1864. Harlan P. Knight enlisted as a recruit in August, 1862; killed at Fredericksburg, Dec. 21, 1862. Samuel Gardner Knight enlisted at the same time. He is credited to Nelson. This regiment was in twenty-five regular battles, besides fifteen other engagements. Alden S. Johnson, Co. K, I'egt., enlisted Oct. 12, 1861; dis- charged Feb. 12, 1863. Seventh Regiment. — Heber J. Davis, second lieutenant Co. I, July 19, 1863; first lieutenant Co. A, Feb. 6, 1864; was on the staff of General Hawley; severely wounded at Fredericksburg. Eighth Regiment. — Jesse Wilson enlisted Dec. 23, 1861; dis- charged for disability, April 10, 1862. Thirteenth Kegiment, Co. G. — William H. Clark enlisted Sept. 19, 1862; wounded Sept. 22, 1864. Samuel Hadley enlisted Sept. 19, 1862. G. W. Matthews enlisted Sept. 19, 1862; discharged Nov. 30, 1863. Myron R. Todd enlisted Sept. 19, 1862; died May 18, 1863. Porter B. Weston enlisted Sept. 19, 1862. Edwin Ware, corpoj-al, promoted to sergeant and to lieutenant, enlisted Sept. 19, 1862; wounded four times. Charles W. Washburn, musician, enlisted Sept. 19, 1862. This regiment was in about fifteen regular battles, among which were Fredericksburg, Suffolk, Drury's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Peters- burg, Fort Harrison, etc., and was the first to enter Richmond after Lee's retreat. Sixteenth Regiment, Co. G. — Alden S. Wood enlisted Oct. 24, 1862; first sergeant Nov. 13, 1862; mustered out Aug. 20, 1863. Albert A. Buxton enlisted Nov. 13, 1862 ; mustered out Aug. 20, 1863. Elverton G. W, Duncklee enlisted Oct. 24, 1862; mustered out Aug. 20, 1863. 240 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Horace Farrar enlisted Oct. 24, 1862; died at Baton Rouge, La., June 23, 1863. James H. Johnson enlisted Oct. 24, 1862 ; drowned at Springfield Landing, July 2, 1863. Edward P. Kimball enlisted Oct. 24, 1862; mustered out Aug. 20, 1863. Hartwell H. Shepherd enlisted Nov. 3, 1862; died on his way home. David L. Wood enlisted Oct. 24, 1862; died at Baton Rouge, July 12, 1863. Corydon D. Keyes and his son, Owen B., were members of this regiment. They enlisted from Wilton, but they had previously lived in Hancock, and their monuments are here. The father died at Baton Rouge, La., June 28, 1863, and the son at Cairo, 111., Aug. 20, 1863. The service of this regiment was short, but it suffered severely from the climate and hard marches. Franklin Due served three years in Co. C, 4th regt., N. H. vols. Horace Bowers was a member of Co. H, 23d regt., Mass. vols. ; died from the effects of disease contracted in the service, Feb. 28, 1862. James H. Bugbee enlisted in an Indiana regiment, but was counted for this town. He was killed at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. Albert H. Bugbee was in the 12th regt., Mass. vols. ; mustered in Sept. 17, 1861, and served nearly four years. He was twice wounded, being in nineteen engagements. John C. Wilkins was a member of the 13th Mass. ))attery. John A. Bullard enlisted from Peterboro' in the 13th regt., but he was for many years a citizen of Hancock, and was buried here. Charles L. Symonds was a member of Co. I, 104th 111. regt.; died in the service. Albert H. Taft, of Nelson, but for several years afterwards a citizen and physician of Hancock, was mustered into Co. E, 9th regt., as corporal, Aug. 6, 1862; discharged for disability Septem- ber, 1863. Rockwood Giddings Mather, previous to his residence in Han- cock, was assistant surgeon in the field hospital of the 18th army corps. He entered the service in the summer of 1864. James Emory Boutelle enlisted in the 2d company, Mass. cavalry, in 1862. He was severely wounded at Fredericksburg. MILITARY HISTORY. 241 William W. Hay ward was mustered into the loth regt., Maine vols., Sept. 26, 1864, as chaplain ; mustered out, on account of ex- piration of regimental organization, Jan. 6, 1865; was offered a commission as chaplain of 2d Maine cavalry in March, 1865, but declined to serve. Charles A. Wood was the first volunteer enrolled in Wisconsin, his adopted state, in April, 1861 ; made orderly sergeant of Co. H, 1st Wis. infantry vols. ; elected captain Aug. 1, 1861 ; made lieu- tenant-colonel 11th Wis. infantry vols. Nov. 2, 1861 ; resigned on a surgeon's certificate June 28, 1863. Benjamin Franklin Bigelow, during the last two years of the war, was assistant surgeon in the navy. Parker Hart was a member of the 9th regt., N. H. vols. He was in nine battles; was twice wounded. Isaac Stearns Knight was a member of the Mass. 6th regt. He died from disease contracted in the service. George W. Weston was lieutenant in the 26th regt., Iowa vols. He died in the service, Aug. 18, 1863. Owen A. Willey served in the army nine months. John Adams Dennis was a member of Co. D, 25th regt., Iowa infantry vols. His term of service was three years. Otis Tuttle served nine months in the 44th regt., Mass. vols. James M. Bonner enlisted Oct. 3, 1861, as a musician in the 60th N. Y. regt. band, and served until the close of the war. James Edwin Hills served in a Vermont regiment; died of dis- ease contracted in the army, at Brattleboro', Vt., in January, 1865, Benjamin Lindsey was a member of the 19th Mass. vols. The three sons of Richard Razee were also in the army from the West. Charles Hart, George A. Crocket, Benaiah Colby, Dudley H. Colby, Walter Comstock, Joseph E. Symonds, Eugene Wason, Levi H. Brooks, Dr. Horatio Mclntire, Martin Elliot, Elias Smith, J. P. Snow, and Charles H. Lee, all of whom are or have been citizens of Hancock, were in the service.^ In addition to those named above, several patriotic citizens put in substitutes, and others of this class were placed in the service by the town authorities to fill quotas, whose names are not at hand. 1 The pai-ents of Maj.-Gen. John Gray Foster were from Hancock, and other natives and descendants of the town saw service, of whom mention will be made later. 242 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. CHAPTER XIV. SOCIETIES. In April, 1839, Jason Putnam, Charles A. Whitcomb, Lucius A, Willard, and their associates, formed themselves into a society for the purpose of establishing a library in connection with the Literary and Scientific institution. This association was organized in ac- cordance with a law of the state of New Hampshire, of July 1, 1831, empowering library societies to assume corporate powers. The clerk of the society was W. L. Foster. WHITCOMB TOWN LIBRARY. Many of the facts in connection with the history of this institution have already been given (see "Annals of the Town"). What we give in this connection is simply supplementary. In the early part of 1860 money was raised at a "Levee and other- wise," for the purpose of establishing a public library in town. This money being tendered to the town at the annual meeting, was accepted. The by-laws of the Peterboro' town library were adopted as the by-laws of the Hancock town library. The selectmen were directed to appoint a committee of three to take charge of the library: the first to serve one year, the second to serve two years, and the third to serve three years; and one person was to be ap- pointed annually for the term of three years, to fill the vacancy that naturally would occur. $50 were appropriated by the town at this meeting, for the purchase of books for the library. From the first report of the library committee we learn that there had been received from the town treasurer $205.76. This money had been expended for books and freight on the same. Number of volumes purchased, 235. Tlie following persons had presented books to the library : H. Bugbee, 9 volumes ; E. Weston, 1 8 ; A, Bigelow, 3 ; A. Copeland, 2; A. D. Tuttle, 5; E. B. Pearsons, 2; M. W. Tap- pan, 17 ; Jeremiah Baldwin, 2 ; James H. Hadley, Mrs. D. Low, Mrs. S. B. Lakin, and Mrs. C. L. Tuttle, 1 each ; making the entire number 297. The library had been open for the delivery of books eighty-three times. Whole number of volumes taken out, 2448; number of individuals who had taken out books, 318. This library has been well sustained by the town. From time to time, entertainments have been given to raise money to buy books. f UN»^yE«''»f TV I SOCIETIES. 243 We have already cited the gifts it lias received, including the present commodious library building. Adolphus D. Tuttle was the librarian for some twenty-tu'o years. In 188'2 William Titus was appointed to fill the place, which he has continued to fill imtil the present time. The whole number of books in the library at the present time is about 2000. Joseph Davis, Ephraim Weston, and Adolphus D. Tuttle were appointed the first library committee. Joseph Davis was reap- pointed in 1861, and J. H. Felch was appointed in 1862. As far as the records show, Messrs. Felch, Davis, and Tuttle served until 1867. The rule laid down by the by-laws not being literally followed in regard to term of service, we can simply give the dates of the ap- pointment of those who subsequently served on the committee: — 1867. — Alfred M. Hardj'. 1868. — Richard Emerson. 1870. — Albert M. Taft. 1873.— Richard Emerson. 1874. — R. G. Mather. 1876. — A. B. Stone. 1879. — John P. Hills. 1880. — Adolphus D. Tuttle, John P. Hills, Charles G. Mathews. 1883. — Hervey Gulick, Addison C. Ware, William Titus. 1884. — John H. Felch, Addison C. Ware, Lucy M. Tuttle. 1885. — .John H. Felch, Lucy M. Tuttle, Warner C. Goodhue. FIRE COMPANIES. On page 154 may be found an account of the organization of an engine company at Hancock Factory. This company appears to be a successor of a similar company, organized Aug. 27, 1832, of which Lewis A. Fletcher was captain, and Samuel Baldwin clerk. Its members, in addition to the two named above, were — Arnold Burtt, J. F. Keyes, David Bean, Amos Whittemore, Merick Wentworth, John Gilson, Jr., Ebenezer Burt, .Jr., Amon Symonds, Wesley Wilson, James French, Arcliibald Winn, Francis K. Cragin, Gilbert Hall, William C. Cross, Geo. A. Whittemore, William I). Butler. Thomas Dodge Benjamin A. Peavy, John J. Whittemore, HANCOCK TExMPERANCE SOCIETY. This organization was effected May 12, 1841. It took high ground on the subject. We give in this connection the Pledge. "We, the subscribers, do pledge ourselves to abstain from the use of and tralllc in all intoxicating liquors whatever, as a beverage; that we will net furnish them for the entertainment of friends, or the use of laborers; and that we will use all lawful and consistent means, in the spirit of kindness and philanthropy, to discourage their use and the ti'afQc of them in the community." 244 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. To this pledge are affixed five hundred and seventy-eight names, the last names being put there in 1848. The names of Rev. Archibald Burgess and vrife, and two sons, Charles A. and Edward A., lead the list ; and to Mr. Burgess the town is indebted for the organization which must have been instru- mental of a vast amount of good. Previous to this time, the town, like a majority of New England towns of the period, suffered ter- ribly from intemperance; but this was the beginning of a reform that has continued to the present day, and it can now be said with truth that Hancock is far above the average towns in the state in matters pertaining to the temperance reform. NOEWAY LODGE, NO. 6, I. 0. G. T. This lodge was instituted April 12, 1871, at the house of James Davis, by Rev. George Dustin, of Peterboro', assisted by twelve members of Contoocook lodge. No. 57, of Peterboro', with eighteen charter members. Its first board of officers were: — A. D. Tuttle, W. C. T. Antoinette Davis, W. F. S. Granville K.Hadley.W.O.G. Salina Hills, W. V. T. E. B. Pearsons, W. Treas. Ella S. Mathews, W. R. S. Albert H. Tafl, VV. Chap. Clinton P. Bughee, W. M. Mary A. Dow, W. L. S. Lucy M. Tuttle, W. Sec. Ella Blancharcl, W. D. M. John R. Hill, P. W. C. T. Ella C. Ware, W. A. S. Ellen F. Knight, W. I. G. In addition to these names of the charter members, are the fol- lowing: Ann A. Hills, Andrew F. Gordon, Alvah A. Symonds, Lizzie Town, James Hill, and Milan E. Matthews. This lodge has held regular meetings from the beginning, each alternate Friday, in the upper hall of the vestry. The furniture of the hall is owned by the lodge, and consists of an organ, chairs, tables, settees, books, etc.^ The whole number of persons who have been members of this lodge from the time of its institution until the present date (Jan. 24, 1887), is 187; largest number of members at any one time, 67; present number, 46; number of public meetings held, 83; paid to grand lodge, expense of lectures, etc., $193.79; paid for all purposes, nearly $600. The present board of officers are: — 1 Norway band, thirteen members, W. C. Austin, leader, uses this hall for rehears- als. The regular meetings of the Society of Christian Endeavor are also held here. SOCIETIES. 245 Sarah F. Weston, \V. C. T. Scvi Brooks, W. F. S. George Hockwell, W. O. G. Mason T.Whittaker.W.V.T. E. B. Pearsons, W. Trcas. Almon Hill, W. R. S. Win Weston, Jr., W. Chap. Frank K.Wilkins, W. M. Lois Hill, W. L. S. Lizzie Crockett, W. Sec. Mattie Lakin, W. I). M. Lydia A. Balcom, P.W. C.T.i Eva >L Wilkins, W. A. S. Ernest Alcott, W. I. G. JOHN HANCOCK GRANGE. John Hancock Grange was formed July 2, 1874, by Hon. C. C. Shaw, of Mil ford, in response to a petition to the National Grange by thirty persons who became charter members. The object of this organization is to help to develop a better manhood and womanhood among its members ; to enhance the com- fort and attractions of their homes, and strengthen their attachment to the pursuits of life in which they are engaged. It also seeks, by encouraging co-operation and a mutual exchanging of opinions on various subjects, to advance the interests of its members. Its tendency is to break down all barriers between neighbors, and to perfect friendly and social relations. It advocates the cause of education among its members and their children. Especially does it advocate that, in our agricultural and industrial colleges, practical agriculture, domestic science, and the arts which adorn the home, have a prominent place in their curriculum. It inculcates a proper appreciation of the abilities and sphere of woman, as is indicated by admitting her to membership and a position in its government. The first board of officers of this grange were: — Z. W. Brooks, master. Orland Eaton, cliaplain. Frances M. Ware, ceres. Ebenezer Ware, overseer. Asa Simonds, treasurer. Jane P.Washburn, poniona. L. P. Eaton, lecturer. Edwin Ware, secretary. Ann L. Little, flora. J. S. Lakin, steward. Solon D. Hadley, gate- Agnes Ware, lady assistant P. B. Weston, ass't steward. keeper. steward. The largest number of members at any one time was 83 ; number at the present time (Dec. 27, 1886), 64; total membership, 132; number of meetings held since the organization of the grange, 237. The grange purchased in 1881 the building now known as the "Grange Building," on which some improvements have been made since that time. It held a fair in 1881, which was quite successful. In addition to the exhibition, which was ci-editable, the large number assembled listened to able addresses given by Hon. D. H. Goodell, of Antrim, and Hon. George A. Wason, of New Boston, master of the New Hampshire state grange. This fair was a stepping stone to the 1 This is one of the oldest lodges of the order in the state, and has increased in numbers since this was written. Present W. C. T. (Jan. 1, 1888), Maro S. Brooks. 246 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. town fair of 1886 (see p. 179), and did much to awaken the farmers of the town and vicinity by showing what energy and enterprise can accomplish. Tlie following is a list of the masters of this grange: — X. W. Brooks, 1874. A. B. Stone, 1877-1879. Geo. Goodhue, 1883-1884. A. S. Wood, 187.'>. A. S. Wood, 1880-1881. Jacob G. Lakin, 1885-1886. Joshua S. Lakin, 1876. A. B. Stone, 1882. Clarence H. Ware, 1887-1888. Its present officers are : — Jacob G. Lakin, master. Chas. H. Button, chaplain. , pomona. Clarence H.Ware, overseer. Milan E. Davis, treasurer. Nellie I. Stearns, flora. Eugene M. Ware, lecturer. Geo. W. Goodhue, secretary. Ella Goodhue, lady ass't Henry A. Manning, steward. John H. Wood, gate-keeper, steward. Frank G.Davis, ass't stew'd. Nellie Davis, ceres. A. S. Wood, chorister.* SOLDIERS' AID CIRCLE. The name of this society sufficiently explains its object. The following is a list of the articles and money sent to the Christian and Sanitary commission, and to the New Hampshire Soldiers' Aid society, during the Civil war of 1861-5: 11 blankets, 61 quilts, 9 sheets, 16 pairs pillow-cases, 42 feather cushions, 44 shirts, 11 dress- ing gowns, 110 pairs slippers, 183 pairs socks, 16 pairs mittens, 9 pairs gloves, 26 neckties, 9 vests, 2 pairs pants, 173 handkerchiefs, 4 flannel bandages, 10 slings, 141 rolls bandages, 5 boxes drawn lint, 4 large bags carded lint, 178 towels, 3 pairs feather pillows, 28 hop pillows, 12 collars, 83 comfort bags, 10 pads, package of compresses, 5 pairs cushioned crutch-tops, 3 flannel shirts, bundles of old linen and cotton, 44 books, 10 jars jelly and cordial, 1 jar citron, pen- holders, pens, and ink-stands, 80 pounds dried berries, 3^ barrels dried apple, 1 keg pickles, cranberries, sago, cornstarch, tea, sage, wormwood, castile soap, checker boards, letter paper, envelopes, papers, magazines, tracts, etc., amounting in all to 19 barrels. The whole amount of money collected was $279.11; expended for freight and material, 8120.36; sent in cash to the Sanitary com- mission, $158.75. This society also sent to the Freedmen several barrels of clothing. GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. Ephraim Weston Post 87, G. A. R., was organized in December, 1885, with twenty-two charter members. It has at the present time 1 This report was in 1885-6. Charles H. Dutton has been elected master for 1888, and the Grange is in good working order. o o < HANCOCK VILLAGE, CEMETERIES. ETC. 247 (December, 1887) about forty members. Its head-quarters are in Antrim,. but as it bears tlie name of our brave captain, Ej)liraim Weston, wlio, although born in Antrim, passed most of liis active life in Hancock, it seems fitting tljat a notice of the post should be given here. It is made up of veterans from Antrim, Bennington, and Han- cock. It has a relief fund of about 8100, and has aided comrades and their families, who have needed assistance, as far as its means would allow. In 1887, on Memorial Day, it decoi*ated about fifty soldiers' graves (who had served in various wars) in Hancock. Charles F. Holt, of Antrim, is its commander. The names of the officers who reside in Hancock are, G. N. Crockett, J. V. C, and John C. Wilkins, chap- lain. Charles M. Sheldon and Levi H. Brooks, in addition to the two comrades named above, make up the list of members who reside in Hancock. There are three veterans residing in town who are members of a post in Peterboro' ; one who is a member of a post in Hillsboro' ; one who is a member of a post in Lynn, Mass., and six who are not members of the Grand Army of the Republic, making fifteen in all. INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOWS. Several of our citizens belong to this organization. The lodges of which most of them are members are located in Peterboro' and Antrim. There are also a few Masons residing in the town. CHAPTER XV. HANCOCK VILLAGE, CEMETERIES, ETC. The difliculties attending the selection of a center for the town have already been alluded to, and we need not bring them before the reader again. The land that Dea. James Hosley gave to the town, which gift without doubt virtually settled the location of the meeting-house and cemetery, was taken from the north-west corner of one of his lots. In the Villnge Plan which we give on the follow- ing page. Deacon Hosley's gift is enclosed in the dotted lines. (For ^-^ ■ U^ -^ ^^r^- G€«.vV, Do(^fe SToKl' ^ 'y^^ <^. -^^ooiy;^ 1 ^i^^/V] >3 V ^■fo. >¥ HANCOCK VILLAGE, CEMETERIES, ETC. 249 the original location of the meeting-house, see picture of " Han- cock Common Forty Years Ago.") All the houses, both public and private, west of the residence of William Titus, with one exception, were built on the original Hos- ley lot. All houses east of the residence of Hiram Fuller, situated on Main street, High street, and the Forest road, are on the original Joseph Syraonds farm. Bennington street, with its residences, is on land owned by Governor Hancock at the time of the incorporation of the town. The house of L. W. Alcock, on Depot street, is on the Adams lot. Daniel Wood, who was born in 1788, informed me that at the time of his earliest recollection there were only four houses on the Plain — the house built by David Stone (cabinet maker), and afterwards owned by Samuel Gordon, Andrew Seaton's house, the Doctor Tuttle house, and the house so long owned and occupied by Mrs. Cobb. The Andrew Seaton house was on the spot now occu- pied by the Whitcomb Library Building. David Stone's house and shop, — both, I think, in one building, — were on the place marked Mrs. Hills. The Doctor Tuttle house is designated on the map as the residence of Mrs. Marshall, and Mrs. Cobb's house as Heirs of Cobb. As Mr. Wood gave the names to me, the houses built afterwards in their order were as follows : Mr. Paige's house, marked G. W. Goodhue; Oliver Whitcomb's house, mai-ked H. Fuller; John and Henry Whitcomb's house, marked A. D. Tuttle and Whitcomb House ; Charles Symonds' house, marked Mrs. D. Priest and A. Knowlton ; and Jacob Flint's, marked G. Hayward. The builders of others will be given later, under family histories. CEMETERIES. Previous to the incorporation of the town the remains of those who died within the limits of what was afterwards the town were either buried on the farms occupied by the families represented, or carried back to their former homes. Ephraim Grimes is said to have been buried near Avhere he lived. (No. 108 on the map.) One child of Stephen Bennett and one of Asa Adams were buried a little north of the spot marked "36," near where the first town- meeting was held. Their graves are marked with head and foot- stones. Two children of James Davis were buried near his house (No. 30), up in the pasture, beside a large rock. William Lakin, 17 250 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Sr., buried several children not far from the spot marked No. S. Without doubt other interments were made elsewhere. Burials were made where Pine Ridge cemetery is now located before it became the property of the town, as this place had seemed to most of the settlers to be the most desirable one within the limits of the town for that purpose. The first person whose remains were interred here is said to have been a young man, a stranger, whose death was caused by an acci- dent. From the town records it appears that this burying-place was agreed upon June 16, 1783, two and one-half years before it became the property of the town, and Abner Whitcomb was given nine shillings for clearing one acre of it. (See p. 93, The note on that page is incorrect.) The first tomb-stone erected was that of Lieut. John Cummings, in the year 1789. The grave-yard was fenced with posts and rails in 1794 (see p. 118); enlarged and fenced with a stone-wall in 1807 (see p. 134). In the note found at the bottom of page 134 there is a slight mistake which I cheerfully rectify. The stables that fire reported as having been taken down were never built, although space was left there for them ; so a tem- porary fence was put up at the time, which, at some subsequent period, was replaced by the stone-wall found there at the present time. In regard to the north-west corner, the enlargement was effected by the removing of the wall on the north side, not on the west end. This was the only cemetery in the town for about ninety years.' In the process of time it became so full that its enlargement, or the setting apart of another lot of land for a cemetery, became a necessity. In March, 1872, the town voted to take action in this direction, and chose Ebenezer Ware, Mark N. Spalding, and Charles Turner a committee to examine locations available and report at a future meeting. Two members, Messrs. Ware and Spalding, reported at the March meeting of 1873. (For subsequent history of Norway Plain ceme- tery, see pp. 168-70.) At the time this cemetery was laid out it was inaccessible to the public. A petition, signed by A. D. Tuttle and twenty-one other residents of Hancock, was presented to the selectmen on the 13th day of June, 1874, praying that a highway ' We note here the fine private cemetery of Capt. Ephraim Weston and family, near Newell's mill. HANCOCK VILLAGK, CE^rETERII';S. ETC. 251 might be laid out leading to it, said highway to begin at a stake and stones set in the highway about two rods west of the south-west corner of the vestry, and to run in a northerly direction about twenty-five rods on land belonging to the town and to the Congre- gational society, and land owned by David Hills, to the south line of the cemetery. Another route asked for by Orland Eaton and others was near the shore of the pond, with a view of extending it ultimately further along the shore for the convenience of the public, and for pleasure travel.^ The town instructed the selectmen to lay out the first-named route, at a legal meeting held July 4, 1874. It was laid out and built accordingly, as it appears on the Village Plan. Tliis cemetery is regularly laid out. Rules and regulations for interment have been adopted and are enforced. A special book of records is kept by the town in its interest. All persons who are residents of the town and are not accommodated with suitable lots in the older cemetery can select lots in this without charge, when needed for use. All other persons are expected to pay for their lots, the price for a single lot not to exceed $10. No trees or shrubbery are allowed to be set or grown in this ceni- etery, without a permit being granted by the selectmen. The first person buried in this cemetery was Asa Washburn, who died Au^. 10, 1874. At the present time quite a large number of the lots have been taken. CHAPTER XVI. ROADS AND BRIDGES. At a town-meeting, held March 10, 1783, the following tran- scripts of roads were accepted : One to Mr. Dennis', one to Asa Priest's, one from Oliver Lawrence's to John Foster's, one from Joseph Symonds' to James Duncan's, one from said road to David Hubbard's. March 8, 1784. Voted, To accept roads laid out. " One beginning at Moses Dennis west line and running by his house to Peterborough I We predict that this road will ultimatoly bo built, and that when built the value to the town will be enhanced nianv tinic>> its eosl, in the; direction of summer resi- dents and tourists alone. 252 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. line, — one beginning at a white pine tree south of James Davis thence running forty rods on the line between Phin' Ames and Ste- phen Lawrence thence running eastwardly to Peterborough line." June 1, 1785. " Voted, To give up two roads through John Com- mings land and Except of one in their room beginning at two rocks lying in the road about Eight rods south of the center of John Com- mings lot and then running about an East point till it strilie the road near Oliver Lawrences." " Voted, To Except of a road begining at the two rocks before mentioned against the road that comes from Oliver Lawrences and ruuing a north westwardly pint through land of John Commings and Deacon Hosley, in the most convenient Place to the center where the meeting House is to stand." March 13, 1786. The fifth article in the warrant was: "To see what the town will do with all the former Transcripts of roads that are not drawn according to law." " Voted, That the selectmen shall set up bounds on the roads and make such alterations as they shall think proper with the consent of the owners of the land, and Draw New Transcripts of the same." The records show that the selectmen immediately attended to the duties assigned them. At an adjourned meeting, held June 7, 1786, " Voted, To accept of the following Transcripts of roads, viz : — " A Transcript of a road Ijogining at Antrim line at stake and stones on the north side of the road on Alexander Jaiuensons land, then riming M-estwardly by Hugh Orr's land thence through the Intervail farm No 2 thence through Will™ Clarks laud then westwardly through James Smiths land thence by John Bowers land and by Levi Priests laud thence through Asa Priests land thence thi-ough Nicholas Law- rences land then Turning southwardly by John Millers land to a stake and stones thence westwardly to a white ash tree by the road leading to Stoddard road. Said road thi-ee rods wide laid out by us. " Seth IL\I)Li:y " Hancock June y -2, 1786 " A Transcript of a road begining at the bridge near Putnams mills thence runing westwardly through the Intervail farm No 1, to a beach tree on the south side of the road leading from Antrim through Hancock to Stodard road— to continue where it is Now trod. Said road is three rods wide laid out by us.— " Seth Hadlev ) -> , ^ " Hancock .Tune y* 3, ITSfi. Edmond Davis \ ® ^^ '^*^" "A Transcript of a road begining at a stake and stones at the west side of the road at Nath' Davisons line thence runing southwardly through Thomas Millers land thence through Asa Priests land to the road leading to Stodard Said road laid out three rods wide by us — " Seth Hadlev i ^ , ^ ,, TT , •• , -,-„, ..-, T^ ! Selectmen " Hancock June y 2, 178f>. Edmond Bavis ROADS AND BKIDCiES. 253 •' A Transcript of 11 I'cuiil bcyininj^' at the iiiulillo ol' tho new brulno tlioncc riiiiiiif,' to a hemlock tree on the south wurilly side ofthe road thence runinf? west wardly on the land of John Connniiigs and land of Isaac Mitchells and land of Oliver Lawrence and land of Robert Parker then runing on the line between John Brooks and Will'" IJrooks and upon the line between Oliver Lawrence and Zebediah Whitteniore to a stake and stones thence runinj? Northwardly on land of Oliver Lawrence to a stake and stones south of r. Lawrences House. Said road three rods wide laid out by us. " JO.'SEPII DOI>GE ■ A Transcript of a road bcgininy at a rock on the road that leads from Teterbor- nigh to Antrim s'' rock being on the south side of the road thence runing Last wardly )n land of Sami Ames and land of Abncr Preston and land of Nathan Jones and land >f Moses Dennis to a stake and stones on the south side of the road Near s'l Dennis House — three rods wide laid out by us. ' ' I Selcctmei ' JosEiMi Don Hancock May y^ 26<>> 17S(; Edmond Davis ■• .\ Transcript of a roail begining at simt'on Lakins South east eornor thence run- ing south on the lot line to a slake and stones west of said roatl then turning antl runing southeastwardly upon Robert Parkers land to a hendock tree on the road that leads from John Brooks to the New Bridge, three rods wide laid out by us. " Joseph Dodge ) ■■ Hancock May y- iT"' ITSG. Kdmond Davis J '"'i^iectmen "A Transcript of a road begining at a stake and stones upon I'eterborough lino west of S'' road thence runing a Northwestwardly point to Sam' Ames mill then turn- ing and runing a Northwardly point through the land of John Foster and others to a stake and stones west of s'' road against Joseph Simonds then tmuiing and runing a Northeastwardly point to James Duncans thence runing North through the land of Tho" Jones and others by Seth Hadlej-s to Antrim line to continue where it is now trod Said road three rods wide laid out by us "Hancock May y '27, 1786 Edmond Davis '• A Transcript of a road begining at the road leading from Peterborough to An- trim against Joseph Simonds thence runing west to the Meeting House Spot, to con- tinue where it is now trod Said road three rods wide laid out by us " Joseph Dodge j , , ^ ., TT . -.r -.-1 ,-or T^ T^ (Selectmen " Hancock May y«= 2 /'I' 1786 Edmoxd Davis ( "A Transcript of a road begining at James Davis and runing by Bcze' Spauldings to the road leading from Peterborough to Antrim to continue where it is now trod — three rods wide laid out by us '• .Joseph Dodge . •• Hancock May y^ 27, 1786 Ldmond Davis \ •'^P'<-^tmen '• .'V Transcript of a road begining at the brook North of Edmond Daviss thence runing througli Deacon Hosleys land to the meeting House Spot as marks direct three rods wide laid out by us " Joseph Dodge i " Hancock May y« 27, 1786 Kdmond Da\is [ ' '''c^tmen " A Transcript of a road begining at or near Robert Duncans on the road leading from Peterborough to Stodard and runing a Northwestwardly point to Will"" Lakins House to continue as it is now trod three rods wide laid out by us. — " Joseph Douge ^ " Hancock May y :50i Davises house Laid out three Hods wide by us " Samel gates , , , ^ ,..,.,.- .. -^ ' Selectmen ' " Hancock Jun(^ 1 ' I7si) Robrt Duncan \ ROADS AND BRIDGES. 257 Sept. 2, 1789. " Voted, To Exce})t of tlie following transcripts of Roads, viz : — ■ A Tiauscript of ii HoiiU Beginiiig ou the Koad leading Irom Peterborough to Aiitrini near the Dwelling house of James Duncans and runing North East cros his land and land of David Ilubards and through land of Enos Nights and to continue nearly as the Hoad is now trod to the Koail leading from Antrim to Mr. Putnanis mills near David Barkers. Said Hoad Laid out three Hod wide by us " Sam Gates ■' A Transcript of a Koad begining at the Bridge a little west of Moses Dennes thence Runing down to the River as marks direct to the Bridge marks on the North side laid out three rods wide by us " Sam Gates i ^ „ " Hancock Agust. the 4"' 17S9 Ron. Du.ncax J ' ^ e"™*^" March 22, 1790. " Voted, John Foster and Enos Knight a Com'*" to try for an agreement with Timothy Moors about the Road laid through his land to Simeon Lakins, — and report thereon." " Voted, To accept of the following Transcript of a Road allow- ing the Road to be two rods wide and free of cost to the Town, viz : — " Hancock June first 178i). A Transcript of a Road begining on the Road leading from Peterborough to Stoddard at a stake and stones opposet to Mr Sam' Tinneys House and runing westwardly through land of Mr. Tinney to land of Jonathan Sawyer and to the line between said Sawyer and Nathaniel Hazelton and on said line to laud of Josiah Stone— then Bearing southwestwardly to land of Silas Tinney — and past said Tinneys westwardly to Packersfleld line. Trees marked on the north side of said Road to be cleared as near said marks as will best accommodate the publick — said Road is laid out three rods wide by us. — " SAMfiEL Gates i . , , ROBAKT DUNCAN ( ^^l^^'^"'"" " Voted, To throw up a road forraerley laid out between Mr. Tin- ney and Cochran in exchange for the foregoing Road." Aug. 25, 1790. " Voted, To accept of the following Transcript of a Road in exchange for another Road near the same place, viz: — •' Transcript of a Road begining at a stake and stones on the Road leading to Antrim about sixty rods north of William Boutells House thence running as marks direct North Westwardly through a Corner of said Boutells Land then through Stephen Woods land and then through land of Esq' Clarke to beach tree on the road leading from Antrim to Stoddard said road laid out three rods wide marked on the east side laid out by " Hancock August 2r,^b 17110 Wm Bof ri:i,i, 1 ' *'' *''" ""^'" " Voted, To accept the following : — 268 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. " Transcript of a Roatl begining on the road by Abraham Moors railing on the East side of his House as marks direct through Land of John Hancock Esqr — Caleb Wood and John Whitcomb to said Whitcombs House — thence turning Nortli east- ward to the west line of John Bowerses land and Tuning on said line one half on one side and half on the other, to tlie Road by Thomas Mays said Road laid out three rods wide mai-ked on the west side, by us " Saml Gates i o , <- " Hancock Aug -25, 179<) \Vm Boutell 1 selectmen Oct. 5, 1790. " Voted, To accept the following Transcript of a Road so far as it may be had free of cost to the Town, viz: — " Transcript of a Road beginning at the Road leading from Antrim to Peterbor- ough, at a stake and stones at the Causeway North east of Mr. Symonds House run- ning East wardly through Ensign Moors's Land as marked Trees direct to M' Sy- monds Pasture — through said Pasture near the Northerly side of a small run of water, to John Brooks's land through said Brooks's Land as marked Trees direct to Simeon Lakins Laud Eaatwardly through said Lakins improvements to the North of his House to Nathan Brooks's Land, through said Land as marked Trees direct and across a corner of John Bonners Land, then through part of Nathan Brooks's Land to the Road leading from Nehemiah Pierces b}- Daniel Lawrences land to the River Bridge — laid out three rods wide by us " ROBART Duncan f ^ , ^ " Hancock Oct. -iO"" 1789 HUGH Orr * S-electmen " Voted, To accept the following Transcript of a Road free of cost to the Town, viz : — " Transcript of a Road Beginning at the Road leading from the Meeting house to Joseph Symonds on the Line between said Symonds and Samuel Hosley thence run- ning North on the Line one half on one side and the other half on the other to tlit^ corner of the aforesaid mens Land thence turning North easterly as marks direct through Land of John Hancock Esq' and James Duncan to the road leading to An- trim between Mr. Duncans and Mr. Jones's Said Road laid out three rods wide marks on the south side —by us. " Samuel Gates < <> , ^ " Hancock Aug 25A 1790 Wm BouTELL > ^elex-tmen April 4, 1791. '■^ Voted, To accept the following Transci-ipt of Roads as far as they shall be free of cost to the Town, viz: — "Transcript of a Road beginning at Peter Putnams Barn and running Nortli- wardly by the west end of Collins Whittemores Barn to the Road leading to Antrim — by us — '• Samuel Gates . , , ^ ROBART DUXC.xh''^'^^*"^*^" " Transcript of a Road beginning at David Barkers House and running North- wardly by Joseph Putnams House through his Land as marks direct to Land of John Ellinwood thence on the west end of his Land to Land of Thomas M'-Masters, thence as marks direct through his land to Alexander Jamesons Land thence as marks direct to the Town Line near said Jamesons House — by us " Samuel G-j " Hancock April 2" 1791 KOADS AND BKIDGES. 251* " Trauscript ol a KoaU bL-jrining; at the Koail that leads from Knos Knijjhts to Piit- luiins mills on Merrills Land opposite the KoatI eomming south from Jaeol) lladleys and running south to the Hoad on the south Lin;' of said Merrills Lott — laid out three Rods wide by us '• sami;ki, Gaik: " Transcript of a road begining at Abner Preston's House and runiug Northwest- wardly as marks direct to Paekerslield lino, to meet a road laid out to said line in Packersfleld said roatl marked on the Nortli side, laid out three rods wide b3' us " Samukl Gates "Hancock the -."J"'' ITif-' March 7, 1793. " Voted, To accept the following Transcripts of Roads free of cost to the Town, viz: — "Transcript of a Road beginning at Salmon Woods and runing Westwardly on Land of said Woods and on Land of John Hancock Esq. and on the Land of Koah Wheeler and on Land ot David Davis as the Road is now trod and as marks direct, to the Road leading from Peterborough to Rackersfleld Said Road laid out three rods wide by us. — '• .Samuel Gates ) . . ^ _^ "Hancock November, IT'.iJ Kdmosd Davis j ' " Transcript of a Road begining on the Road between Capl. Moses Mori-isons & John Morrisons, thence runing westwardly on Land of John Morrison as it is now^ trod, to the Pond shore thence runing on the southeast shore of said Pond near to an old sellar, thence runing on the south side of said sellar to a large pine stub, on the south side of the Road, thence across the Brook that comes out of the Pond, to an Oak Tree and thence to l>ublin Line to meet a Road laid out by Dublin .selectmen. Said Road laid out three rods wide by us. "this to lye one year before it is opened. Kars to be kept for Travellers " Samuel Gates ) . . " Hancock November 17!^ JOdmond Davis i •Selectmen " Voted, The following Transcript on terms agreed upon by Lemuel Lakin and Edmond Davis, (viz.) for a good Log fence to be built on one side of the Road by said Lakin and others, and to be free of cost to the town. " Transcript of a Road begining at a stake and stones on the west side of the Road leading from Edmond Da vises to Lieut Dodges about thirty five rods North of said Da vises House and runing westwardly as marks direct through Lands of Edmund I>avisand Isaiah Taylor to the Road leading to Stoddard on the south side of the Douse on said Taylors Land laid out three rods wide, marks on the north side — by " Samuel Gates i ^ i , » " Hancock May Uw. -.'1, ITSii ItoiiEKT Duncan 1 "^^'ei'^^^'e" March 10, 1794. Voted, To give up a road that leads from John Morrison's to the pond in exchange for one on the line between said Morrison's and Elijah Washburn's. April 1, 1794. Voted, To give Timothy Moors £10 for a road 260 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. three rods wide, to go at the back side of his house and barn through his land to Lieut. Simonds' pasture, to meet a road laid out through his pasture by his son Joseph's. Voted, To discontinue the road that leads from Oliver Lawrence's to Zebedee Whittemore's, and in the room thereof to accept the following transcript, viz: — " Transcript of a Road leading from Zebadee Whittemores Northeast corner of his Land at two monuments of stones, one at William Brookses Northwest corner and one on Oliver Lawrences South east corner thence runing Northeastwardly to the County Road said Road laid out three rods wide by us. " Samuel Gordon j c i tn " Hancock March 20, 1794 Aaron Parker * selectmen Voted, To discontinue the road that leads from the County road through Stephen Parker's land to Simeon Lakiu's. Voted, To discontinue the road that leads from the County road through Stephen Parker's land to Abner Keyes' and Nathaniel Shattuck's. By an agreement betwixt the town and Edmond Davis, — Voted and chose Enos Knight, Lemuel Lakin, and Oliver Law- rence a committee to apprize the damage for a road to go through Edmond Davis' land to Ebenezer Ware's land, agreed by the town to pay one-half of said damage, and by Edmond Davis to pay the other half. Voted, To accept the following transcripts free of cost to the town. " A Transcript of a Road begiuing at a large Hemlock Tree marked standing near the Road that leads from David Knights to Benjamin Balls said tree also stands near the line between Ezekiel Paige and Benjamin Ball, thence runing Northwardly as near the line as the ground will admit as marked Trees direct to Antrim Line Said Road laid out three rods wide and mark'd on the west side — by us.i " Samuel Gates i " Hancock November 22, 17!« Aarox Parker \ ® ^'^ ™®" "A Transcript of a Road begining on the Road leading from Peterborough to Stoddard between Ebenczar Ware's and Thomas Craigs on the line between them and runing west on said line half on each side to Land of Samuel Eatons and thence turning southwestwaidly as marks direct through said Eatons Land and Land of Lemuel Lakin to the Road by said Lakins House Said Road laid out three i-ods wide mark'd on the north side by us " Samuel Gates i ^ „ " Hancock September 13, 1793 Daniel Kimball \ ' ^ ^^^^'^^ May 5, 1794. ''Voted, To fling up the Road through Edmond ' It was voted to discontinue this road, Oct. 27, 1800. ROADS AND BKIDGKS. 261 Davises Land to Ebenezer Wares Land notwithstanding any former Vote." ''■Voted, That the followina; transcript be accepted in the room of a road tliat leads through William Nutting's and Charles Cavender's land, to a road that leads from Aaron Parker's by Nehemiah Pierce's, if it can be had free of cost to the town. " A Transcript of a Koad leading from the Uoad that leads by Knos Knight to Pntuanis mills Begining at tlic Fulling mill formerly owned by M'Murphy thence riming Xortbeastwardly through Land of Jonathan Hubbards William Nuttings and Thomas Boyntons as marked Trees direct to a hemlock Tree marked said Koad marked on the north side laid out by us three rods wide. " Samuei, Gordon Oct. L3, 1794. " Voted, To give Ensign Moors £17 8s. agreeable to the proposal of the court's committee for a road by Samuel Whit- comb's through said Moors' land to Lieut. Symond's pasture. " Voted, To discontinue the road formally voted through Ensign Moors' land at the back of his house and barn to Lieut. Symonds' pasture." Dec. 8, 1794. " Voted, To pay 110 to Deacon Duncan, and make one-half of about forty rods of stone wall toward paying him for a road through his land to Esquire Barrett's land, provided the town can be freed from any cost for said road through said Barrett's land, and to accept the following transcript on the foregoing terms, viz : — " Transcrijjt of a Koad laid through Lieut David Hubbard and Deacon James Dun- cans Land said road to begin at a stake and stones on the Road that leads from Enos Knight to David Hubbards house thence to Run a Westerly course to a Hemlock Tr^e on or about the line betwixt said Hubbard and said Duncan thence a westerly course till it comes into the Road that leads through said Duncans Land to Hancock Meeting House said Hoad laid out three rods wide monuments to be on the south side of said Road — said road laid out by us this '20 daj' of November, A. D. 1794. Damages to be allowed to Deacon Duncan in our judgement is one string of stone wall as far as said Road goes on said Duncans Land " Samuel Gordon i , , ^ 5 Selectmen ' Aaron Parker S Oct. 29, 1795. $25 was voted to Thomas Jones, to enable him to open a road from his house to the house of David Ames. He was to receive $16.90 more within three years, unless the old road from this new road to William Boutelle's line was given up. April 28, 1796. A transcript of a road was accented, provided it could be built free of cost to the town, beginning at the house of John Bowers, thence running south-east to Bowers' south line. 262 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. and thence east on the line between Bowers' land and " Hancock's land, so called," about thirty rods to David Ames' land, thence a south-east course through Ames' land to his mill. Aug. 29, 1796. A transcript of a road, free of cost to the town, was accepted, running from the house of Robert Matthews, on the line between Matthews' land and land owned by John Miller, to the land of Samuel Ward, and then on the line between Ward and Jonathan Margery to the County road. Nov. 7th. A bridle-road was laid out, beginning near the house of Enos Knight, and running southerly through his land to the land of Simeon Lakin, and through Lakin's land to the road by his house. June 1, 1796. A road was laid out, beginning at the road by Noah Wheeler's, and running westerly, through three lots of land owned by heirs of Governor Hancock, to the land of John Emerson. April 27, 1797. £10 were raised to be laid out on the road between Lieutenant Lakin's and Packersfield. Elijah Washburn was to lay the money out as well as he could. April 21, 1797. Peter Putnam, Joseph Gage, Richard Heath, Josiah Taylor, Reuben Wason, Aaron Parker, Enos Knight, Joseph Putnam, Nehemiah Pierce, Daniel Jewett, Moses Gray, Andrew Taylor, John Colby, Thomas McMaster, Hezekiah Ober, and Abijah Hadley, finding it very difficult to travel upon the road that was then improved as a road from Enos Knight's to the meeting-house, presented a petition that a road might be opened, beginning at a point in the road between Enos Knight's and Lieut. Ebenezer Knight's, and running through land of Lieut. Ebenezer Knight and land of Dea. James Duncan to the road which led from Thomas Jones' to the meeting-house. The prayer of this petition was refused at the April meeting, but granted at a meeting held Aug. 31st, and the old road from Deacon Duncan's to Ebenezer Knight's was given up. June 5, 1798. " Voted, Not to purchase a road through Oliver Davis' land for Charles P. Hayward at present." In March, 1799, the town voted to favor Charles P. Hayward with a road, provided the town could be free of cost for purchasing it. This road was on the line between land owned by Oliver Davis and land owned by Jonas Davis, and extended from the Packersfield road to said Hayward's land. Three roads were discontinued at this time: One from the road ROADS AND BRIDGES. 263 leading from tlie meeting-liouse to Joseph Dodge's, by David Hos- ley's and Henry Prentice's to the north line of Lemuel Lakin's land ; another, from David Knight's to the road leading from Seth Hadley's to Benjamin Hadley's; and another, from the east side of Joseph Gage's land to the west side of Henry Gray's land. The road from Seth Hadley's to David Knight's was re-opened June 17th. October, 1799. $100 was raised, to be worked out on the County road. Andrew Seaton Avas appointed to take charge of this work. Esquire Gordon, Oliver Lawrence, William Boutelle, Lemuel Lakin, John Clark, Josiah Stone, David Wood, and Samuel Gates, sur- A'eyors, were appointed to bring on the men to perform it. Six cents per hour and six cents per three miles' travel or more was allowed for the men engaged, and five cents per hour and five cents per three miles' travel or more for oxen. The selectmen were instructed to write to the selectmen of An- trim, requesting them to repair their part of the road, June 30, 1800. A road was accepted, leading from near Putnam's mills to the north side of Moses Gray's barn. One, also, from "near Pierce's corner " to " the old road leading past Daniel Fuller's." Another, from Oliver Davis' house, running in a south-west direc- tion, through said Davis' land and a corner of Jonathan Pollard's land, to Charles P. Hayward's land, near the brook, thence running- near a little run in Hayward's pasture, continuing east of Hay- ward's house to a large stone near Dublin line. Oct. 5th. A road was accepted, leading from a point between Mr. Paige's and Mr. Goodhue's in a northerly direction past Mr. Ball's, meeting a road from Antrim. Sept. 9, 1801. It was voted to alter the County road, near Mr. Ward's; also, to alter the road from Mr. Sawyer's to Mr. Whit- comb's. In each case this was done, " agreeable" to the report of a committee, and it was to be free of cost to the town. A committee was appointed at this meeting, "to measure the several roads in contemplation from our meeting-house to Green- field." Said committee reported three weeks later, but the town at that time voted not to lay out the road they recommended. Sept. 30th. A road was accepted, beginning near Samuel Dun- can's house and running north-east, through Duncan's land, to Sam- uel Gates' land, through a corner of Gates' land to Jonathan Davis' land, thence on a line between Gates' and Davis' to a stake and 264 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. stones, thence turning on Davis' land to a stake and stones, on the west side of the road " between said Davises and Gateses." May 10, 1802. A road was accepted, running westerly from Jesse Barker's barn to Amos Barton's land, and thence through Barton's land to the County road, crossing a bridge near said County road. Also, May 31st, one in the west part of Hancock, beginning at a beech tree, on lot No. 10, second range south of the road leading from Salmon Woods' to the meeting-house ; thence running in a north-easterly direction to the road west of the house-spot formerly occupied by Abraham Moors, crossing said road, and thence to a point north of the old house-spot. "N. B. Voted, That those the road is for have two years to open it in if they please," April 8, 1803. A road was accepted, beginning at a point be- tween Captain Lakin's and Josiah Blodgett's, near a little brook, and running eastwardly through Lakin's land, by William Lakin's house, to Joseph Washburn's land. Also, one beginning at a point about fifteen rods west of William Lakin's house, and running in a north-easterly direction through Cap- tain Lakin's land; thence through Jeremiah and Samuel Eaton's land, to Ebenezer Ware's line, near the south-west corner; thence about twenty rods upon Ware's south line; thence north-easterly, across the corner of Ware's land, to a point on the west side of Stoddard road. Damage to Ebenezer Ware, $8. June 1, 1804. A road was accepted, beginning at Stephen Pierce's, and running southerly, through Samuel Spear's land, to a point on the north side of the County road. The old road, from Samuel Whitcomb's, by Mr. Pierce's, to the new County road, was discontinued. Dec. 30, 1805. A road was accepted, from the house of Henry Cummings to a point in the road near Mr. Gates' barn, said road running in a north-easterly direction. Damage to Gates, $83 ; to Cummings, $47. March 3, 1806. A road, from the north-east corner of John Gil- son's barn, thence running three rods west of Josiah Taylor's barn in a north-east direction till it comes to a brook ; thence north to Antrim line. May 13th. One from near Hezekiah Ober's barn, thence running in a southward direction, near Moses Gray's barn, to the old road. ROADS AND BRIDGES. 265 June IStli. One beginning at a point " on the road that Leadoth to Benj" Ball on land of Peter Fox riming southward on said Foxes land to the old road " ; thence through land of Thomas May in a southerly direction to near May's barn ; thence through May's "mowing" and land of Moses Boynton and land of Dea. Stephen Kittridge, to the old road on the west side of Kittridge's buildings. Oct. 2'Jd. One beginning at a point on the road leading from Levi Priest's, and running between Peter Fox's house and barn in an eastern direction to Ninian Clark's line ; thence running in a northern direction through Clark's land to a point near the school- house. One beginning at a point on the road north of Moose brook, and south of Eli Maynard's house, and running in an eastern direction to a point on the line of William Robinson's land, south of his house. Feb. 21, 1807. One from a point south-west of Oliver Davis', and running in a southern direction across Charles P. Hayward's land to Dublin line. May 30th. One beginning at the County road, south of Stephen Pierce's, and running in a nortliern direction forty-two rods to Pierce's south line. Damage to Samuel Spear, $30. Oct. 30, 1810. One beginning at a point near William Keyes' house, "on the west side of the road that now is," and running in a southern direction about seventy-five rods, to the "new road that leads to the County Bridge." May 30, 1812. One beginning at the end of the causeway west of Ward's, and running in a northern direction to " the old road," thence crossing the road to a marked stump north of William Grimes', thence in a north-west direction to the south-east corner of Moses Hunt's barn. Oct. 15, 1812. A road was accepted beginning at a point in the road about eighteen rods west of Asa Whittemore's barn, and run- ning in a north-west direction about sixty-two rods to Whittemore's west line. June 6, 1814, One beginning at a point near the river bridge, near Burtt's mills, thence in a south-east direction to the south-west corner of Chapin Kidder's land, thence north to the north-west cor- ner of Kidder's house, thence south-east to near Ebenezer Burtt's barn. Nov. 6, 1815. Voted, To discontinue a road between Jeremiah 18 266 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Bacon's and Samuel Gates', leading by the spot where the old school- house formerly stood, and coming out on the old Stoddard road be- tween John Morrison's and Charles Symonds'. Voted, To discontinue the old road leading from the new road west of Asa "W/hittemore's, to Jacob Emerson's old building spot. A road had been laid out by the court's committee from Peter- boro' line, by Captain Bradford's, and coming out nearly opposite the Rev, Reed Paige's. The town voted that it was dissatisfied with said road. In September, 1817, the town voted to build the above road within one year as far as Captain Bradford's. Sept. 25, 1817. A road was accepted, beginning at the County road at the east side of Forty-shilling hill, so called, and running in a north-western direction by the west end of Stephen Tenney'^ barn, to the north-east corner of the yard of James Matthew's barn, thence in a north-east direction to the road that runs from the Thayer farm to Jesse Barker's. Also, one from the north-east corner of the yard at James Matthew's barn, running in a western direction to the same road mentioned above, meeting that road at the east side of the bridge below the old mill. May 3, 1819. A road was accepted from the house where Mansel Alcock then lived, to the house of David Ames, Jr., beginning at the County road and running in a northern direction by the west end of Mansel Alcock's house, on land of Samuel Spear's, by the west end of the house owned by Doctor Lee, thence on the "ground" now traveled to David Ames, Jr. Oct. 17, 1820. A road was accepted from a point on the old County road east of Asahel Cummings', running in a western direction to an apple tree near a large stone on the new County road, the above was accepted on the condition that Mr. Cummings should make the road, give the land, and make a watering trough on the new County road, and keep it in repair to accommodate the public. The old beech-tree to be given to Mr. Cummings. Sept. 12, 1823. One from a point near Joseph Hill's house, run- ning in a northern direction about seven rods, thence north-east over a stone causeway about forty rods to a wall that runs north and south, thence by said wall to the dwelling house of Joseph Hills, Jr. Oct. 17, 1828. One from Antrim line west of Moses Hunt's ROADS AND BKIDCKS. 267 barn, running in a south-oast direction about seventy rods to the old road. June 8, 1829. One from a point on the west side of the new road near "Alcock's meadows," running in a south-west direction to the old Stoddard road south of Moses Hunt's house. May 6, 1829. One from a point in the road near George Kniglit's, running on Knight's east line tliirty-four rods, tlience in a south-east direction across Moose brook twenty-six rods, thence to Josejih Symonds' grist-mill. P'"eb. 10, 1835. A road was laid out "beginning at the highway west of Jason Ware's house, thence south-east four rods, thence easterly eighteen rods to a stake two feet south of a pear tree, thence easterly six rods to the south-east corner of a shed, thence easterly six rods to the south-west corner of Stephen Buxton's house." Oct. 3, 1835. One from the east side of the old road near Ebenezer Russell, Jr.'s, house, thence in a north-eastern direction twenty-two and one-half rods by stakes on the east side of said new road to the road " now traveled " from Russell's to Hancock meeting-house. This road was through land owned by Reuben Hills. May 8, 1886. The road in a soutli-eastern direction from near the Oliver Lawrence house was straightened ; said new road was forty-three rods long. July 7, 1836. A road was accepted, beginning at a point west of Daniel Priest's house on the south side of the road that Avas then traveled, thence west and north-westerly through Priest's land twenty-four rods to said traveled road. May 2, 1837. The road from near Simon Lakin, Jr.'s, house in an eastern direction, twenty-seven and one-half rods was straight- ened. The new road was through land then owned by Washington Brooks. April 20, 1842. A road was laid out beginning at the foot of the Pratt hill, so called, thence running north-east of the old road to near the top of the hill, thence north-westerly till it came to the old road, at or near the place called Blodgett's ladder, said road being forty-four rods in length, and running through land owned by Charles Hayward. May 1, 1844. A road was laid out by the selectmen, "beginning at the road near the house of Joseph Kimball, thence northerly by 268 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Benjamin Kimball's house about one hundred and twelve rods to Oliver L. Dow's south line, thence northerly through said Dow's land to the south side of the old County road, so called, about one hundred and fifty-eight rods. Oct. 4, 1845. In reponse to a petition signed by Lemuel Eaton and twenty other citizens, requesting that the highway leading " from Sampson Tuttle's, southerly by Lemuel Eaton's," be straight- ened at a place near the old Fox house, so called ; the selectmen met the parties interested, and after hearing all the evidence offered, and having made a personal examination of the route proposed, they granted the prayer of the petitioners, and laid out the new road as follows: "Beginning at a stake in the highway south-east of the Fox house, so called, thence north-westerly twenty-one and a half rods to a stake in the highway, on the hill noi-th of said house; the line above described is to be the middle of the highway, and the highway is to be three rods wide. Lemuel Eaton, the owner of land taken for said highway, released his claim to damages." Dec. 15, 1845. In response to a petition signed by Daniel Priest and thirteen other citizens of Hancock, after due examination and a hearing from all the parties interested, the selectmen laid a road described as follows : Beginning at the foot of the hill east of Daniel Priest's house, thence southerly through land of said Priest twenty rods, thence south-westerly ten and one-half rods to Mark Bowers' north line, thence in the same direction through land of said Bowers thirty-five rods to the old road that leads by Bowers' house, thence on the old road about ninety-two rods to land of Warner B. Bullard, thence in a southern direction through Bullard's land forty-two rods to the north line of the Fairbanks farm, so called, owned by Bowers, thence through the Fairbanks farm to a gate-post, and on to stake and stones sixty-two rods, near the house on the Fairbanks farm, thence to the Brook bridge fifty-two rods, thence through land of John Brooks, 2d, and Hiram Fuller twenty rods, thence nine rods to a spruce tree, thence thirty-three rods to a hemlock tree, thence twenty rods to a beech tree, thence twenty- eight rods to a maple tree, thence sixteen rods to land owned by Mrs. Paige, thence through Mrs. Paige's land seventeen rods to stake and stones by the road in the hollow north of Marcus An- thony's, that leads from Hancock to Bennington. June 11, 1846. There seems to have been some dissatisfaction in regard to the location of a part of the above road, as the parties . ROADS AND BRIDGES. 269 intei-ested presented a petition in April, 1846, for a road to take the place of the southern portion of it. Said new road as described, began at the maple tree mentioned above, thence running in a south-easterly direction sixteen rods to land of Mrs. Paige and others, thence on said land fifteen and one-half rods, thence south- erly on said land about four rods to a stake and stones by the Mall, thence same course to the centre of the road leading from Hancock meeting-house to Antrim.^ May 1.3, 1850. A road was laid out, beginning at the house of of John Flint, and thence south through land of John Flint and Dolly Ware seventy rods to the highway leading by the house of Thomas Matthews. July 14, 1851. Daniel Lakin and twenty-five other citizens of Hancock presented a petition to the selectmen that a road might be laid out, beginning at a point on the Forest road, so called, directly east and near the house of Ips Wyman, and thence running in a northern direction to a point near the house of Daniel Lakin. The selectmen at first refused to lay out the road. An appeal was made to the Court of Common Pleas, and in April, 1852, the road was laid out. Said road was two hundred and twenty rods long, and ran through land owned by David B. Dow, Z. W. Brooks, and Daniel Lakin. About this time the selectmen were instructed to lay out a road petitioned for by William Gray, David Patten, and others. Sept. 23, 1856. Oliver L. Dow was permitted to make a slight change in the highway leading by his house. At the same date, in response to a petition signed by Moses Lakin and one hundred and three others, the selectmen, after due deliber- ation and having heard all the parties interested who desired to be heard, laid out a road described as follows: " Beginning at a stake in the line between the towns of Dublin and Hancock, about twenty- five rods south of Joshua S. Lakin 's barn, in said Lakin's meadow, thence north-easterly through land of Joshua S. Lakin one hundred and seventy-four rods to a stake near the wall between John Hay- ward's and Joshua S. Lakin's, thence north-easterly through John Hayward's land eighteen rods to a stake, thence northerly through 1 I am not quite sure that any change was made in this i-oaO. ; the desf ription is somewhat ambiguous. It will be noticed that in the second description it is stated, "land of Mrs. I'aige and others." In awarding the damages the second time, one dollar was awarded to each of Mrs. Paige's children or their representatives; noth- ing was said about them in the first instance. 270 HISTORY OF HAXCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Joshua S. Lakin's land sixty-six rods to a stake by .the wall between Ebenezei" "Ware, Jr.'s, and Joshua S. Lakin's, thence northerly through Ebenezer Ware, Jr.'s, land sixty-six rods to a stake near a large rock, thence north-easterly through land of said Ware seventy- two rods to a stake near a pair of bars on the west side of the old road south of said Ware's house." On the 19th of April, 1859, a^jpetition having been presented to the selectmen by Joshua S. Lakin and five others, a road was laid out, beginning at a point near J. S. Lakin's barn and running in a north-eastern direction, on substantially the same route as that of the road mentioned above.^ July 4, 1857. In response to a petition signed by William Gray and thirty-eight others, the selectmen laid out a road beginning at a point in the highway near the house of T. D. Lakin and running in a north-western direction about one hundred and twenty-five rods through land of Jason Robinson and land of Taylor D. and Melinda Lakin, thence in a south-western direction through land of Henry Knight and land of Samuel Knight and land of A. C. Cochran one hundred and seventy-six rods, thence in a north-western direction through land of A. C. Cochran fifty-nine rods to a point "on the road that leads from Wood's mill to Hancock Village." From the records i^ appears that this road, for some reason, was not satisfactory, as in March, 1858, we find recorded the following votes: — " Voted, Not to build the new road laid out round the Knight hill." ^^ Voted, To discontinue the new road laid out by the selectmen on the petition of William Gray and others." At a special town-meeting held the 19th of May, 1859, it was "voted to have the town build the new road round the Knight hill, so called." This road that was built was laid out by the county commissioners. As no record of their work was made, we must refer the reader to the map to ascertain its location. Sept. 3, 1878. In response to a petition signed by William Rob- inson and ten others, the selectmen laid out a road, " Beginning at a stake twenty-four rods and fourteen feet, measuring in a direct line in an easterly direction from the south-east corner of the ' May- nard house,' so called, thence in a north-easterly direction thirty 1 The first laying out proved illegal. ROADS AND BRIDGES. 271 rods and nine feet to a stake twenty-five feet westerly from tlie west line of the Peterboro' & Hillsboro' railroad, and adjoining laud owned by the Northern railroad company." BRIDGES. In March, 1784, it was voted that the town petition to the Gen- eral Court to have a tax laid upon the non-resident lands to help enable them to build two bridges. These bridges were probably over the Contoocook river. How early they were built we have no means of determining. They wei-e, without doubt, frail structures, as the records show that frequently they needed repairing. In 1792 Captain Cummings and Samuel Cross were appointed to repair our part of said bridges, "supposed to be one-half." Captain Cummings was appointed the next year to assist the selectmen about repairing these bridges. The location of what was called the "County bridge" not prov- ing satisfactory, in April, 1797, Deacon Duncan, Edmond Davis, and Oliver Lawrence were appointed to confer with Captain Cum- mings in regard to moving it. They reported that he would permit a road to be built on his land that would enable them to make the change for $15. It was voted that Hancock would pay one-half of the $15 if Greenfield would i)ay the other half. If Greenfield w\as not willing to do this, then Hancock graciously 'gave Greenfield per- mission to " do the way they think best." In August, 1797, the selectmen were directed to "lay out a road through Captain Cummings' land from the County road near the old bridge to where the new bridge is to be built, and offer him what they think right for said road unless they can agree with him otherways." At this meeting the town had voted to join with Greenfield to build the new bridge between the two towns, on the County road, at the turn of the river just below where the old bridge stood. Jonathan Sawyer, Oliver Lawrence, and Captain Brooks were en- trusted with this work, and were directed, at their discretion, to apply to the selectmen for money to perform it. In October of this same year a committee was appointed to in- spect a bridge that Nicholas Lawrence was to build over the brook near his mill, on the County road. If in their opinion the l)ridge would answer a good purpose for the town and public, then the town was to pay Mr. Lawrence for building it. 272 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. In June, 1798, the subject of the County bridge came up again. The town was to find iron, and Captain Curamings was to make from it, at his cost, iron bolts, to be used instead of wooden knees, to support our part of the bridge. It was also voted to give Captain Cummings $5, with which to purchase tar and caulking to be used in the construction of the bridge. June 17, 1799. It was voted to rebuild the bridge near Mr. Jo- seph Putnam's. (See p. 126.) Nicholas Lawrence had failed to build his bridge (or possibly it had been washed away), and the town voted to afford the County road some assistance towards rebuilding it. Captain Curamings was, at this meeting, directed to finish the County bridge. April 14, 1800. The town voted to build a bridge over the brook between Sampson Tuttle's and Jason Ware's. A committee was ap- pointed to join with Greenfield in repairing the bridge over the river near Moses Dennis'. Sept. 9, 1801. Committees were appointed to repair the County bridge, the bridge near jyir. Putnam's, and the bridge near Jason Ware's. In 1804 a committee was appointed to repair the bridge near John Dustin's, and Deacon Kimball was engaged to provide hemlock plank, three inches thick, to cover our part of the County bridge. In June, 1807, the County bridge was to be rebuilt. The town of Greenfield was willing to join with Hancock in rebuilding it on its former site ; to this Hancock was ready to assent. " Hancock turnpike," so called, was attracting the attention of the town. A committee chosen to investigate had reported in favor of the turn- pike, and a desire was manifested that it should be built, thereby relieving the town from the expense of keeping in repair the County road and the County bridge. The turnpike was not built, and the two towns could not agree upon a site for the bridge ; so they were obliged to apply to the Court's committee to settle the matter. The town met the 12th of October, to hear the report of the Court's committee, and to act thereon ; but for some reason, when met, the town refused to hear the report, and voted that it was ready to join with the town of Greenfield in building the bridge at Cummings' falls, so called, and the selectmen were instructed to notify the selectmen of Greenfield accordingly. ROADS AND BRIDGES. 2(3 At this meeting Moses Dennis and David Wood were chosen to repair the Dennis bridge. In May, 1808, Moses Dennis, Capt. John Bradford, and David Wood were chosen to join with Greenfiehl in building the County bridge at the new spot fixed by the Court's committee at Cum- mings' falls, so called. In November, 1808, the town voted to instruct the selectmen to "enter a complaint before the grand juror against the town of Green- field for not joining with this town in building the County Bridge." The trouble in regard to the locating of the bridge continued. In the spring of 1809 the selectmen were instructed to attend to the mat- ter and manage it as they might think best, in order to get the spot established at Cummings' falls and prevent the town from being fined. A year later it was decided that the selectmen be instructed to agree with the town of Greenfield respecting the building of the bridge, or, if that could not be done, to leave the matter in the hands of a disinterested committee. This, as far as the records show, closed the long controversy in regard to the location and the building of this bridge. Of the bridges over the smaller streams in town we have but little infor- mation, as they were, most of them, built and repaired incidentally as a part of the regular work on the highway. We will add, how- ever, that the bridges over the Contoocook river, from the begin- ning, have been a constant source of anxiety to the town, and that, from an early period down to the present time, a special committee has been chosen at the annual meetings to take charge of each bridge.^ THOROUGHFARES, RAILROADS, TELEGRAPHS, AND POST- OFFICES. The earliest thoroughfare in Hancock was what is now known as the old Stoddard road. The date of the building of this road does not appear in any record that has come to hand. As early as 1786 it is mentioned as a landmark in the transcripts of other roads. The probability is that it was never laid out, but was simply the track that the early settlers took. It will be remembered that the first settlement of the town was near Half-moon pond, and at an early date there was quite a settlement in the vicinity of Lake Nubanuset. ' Tbe present excellent tmss bridge near (Javender's station was built »bmit 1803, M. N. Spalding being Hancock's agent for their part. The covered " County Bridge," near A. Rockwell's, was built by (;reenfleld and Hancock, at an earlier date. Charles Gray was architect and contractor in Ijiiildiiig this. 274 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Tliis road connects the two settlements. (See map.) Beginning at Peterboro' line, it continues past the places marked on the map — E. Washburn, John Hayward, E. Ware, E. Tuttle, E. G. Matthews, and other residences — to Antrim line. It became for a few years a great thoroughfare from northern New Hampshire and Vermont to Boston, and in the winter-time scores of ox-teams often passed over it in a single day. Later, towards the close of the century, the County road, so called, took a large share of the through travel. The exact location of this road may not be traced on the map, there have been so many changes ; but it entered the town over the " County bridge," passed through the village and over Moose brook at the place marked XI, and so on to Antrim line, not far from the " Stoddard " road at that point. The " Forest road," so called, built later, and which can be easily traced on the map, must, through much of its course, have taken the place of the County road. " Hancock turnpike " never had an existence, except on paper. For a term of years the Forest road was a great thoroughfare. After the building of the Cheshire railroad the business from the north was somewhat lessened, yet it continues to be a route of con- siderable importance. Railroads. — Allusion has already been made to the Manchester & Keene railroad (see Annals of the Town). The first earth was moved on the line of this road in Hancock, on land of Lewis Sy- monds, in the spring of 1876.^ It was opened in 1879, but not used much till a year or two later. It has shared the experience of many enterprises of the kind, and at the present time is under the control of the Boston & Maine railroad company. The railroad connecting Peterboro' with Hillsboro' passes along the shore of the Contoocook river in Hancock, crossing the Man- chester & Keene road at Hancock Junction. It was in operation as early as the summer of 1879. There are three railroad stations in town — one at the Center, one at " Cavender's," and one at the "Junction." Telegraph lines have been extended along both these roads, with operating-stations at Hancock Center and Hancock Junction. Post-Offices. — The first post-ofiice was established in Hancock 1 This was the first beginning on the line, and quite a eonipany were present. Rev. A. Bigelow made remarks and otTcred prayer; T. H. Wood, president of the company, made an address, and the first earth was moved during a salute by Platoon B, 1st light battery, N. H. N. G. SOCIETY LAND. 275 in October, 1812. In all these years there have been only three postmasters at this office — John Whitconib, Esq., Adolphus D. Tat- tle, Esq., and the present incumbent, C. W. Farmer. A post-office by the name of Elnnvood was established at Han- cock Junction in April, 1880, Miss Ella F. Robinson was a])pointed postmaster, which position she continued to hold until her death in September, 1881, at which time the })resent postmaster, Ilenry F. Robinson, received the appointment. CHAPTER XYIU SOCIETY LAND. From the early pages of this work it will be seen that the terri- tory bearing this name was quite extensive for several years after 1753. Prior to and during the early stages of the Revolutionary war, it was commonly known as "Royal Society Land," as is proved by several deeds of lands situated within its borders, now in our possession. From the records of Hancock, and Cochrane's " Plistory of An- trim," we are led to suppose that there was some kind of an organi- zation of this territory prior to the incorporation of Hancock. If such was the fact, no records of its transactions have come into our possession, and probably none are in existence. From the record book of Society Land now before us, we learn a meeting was held March 25, 1782, at which the usual and customary town officers were chosen. This record bears out the presumption that there had been a previous organization. But be this as it may, it is cer- tain that the inhabitants of the territory situated immediately east of Hancock had such an organization as was allowed by law or usage to unincorporated places in this state, within a little more than two years and four months after the incorporation of Hancock, In 1785 a meeting was called by John Duncan, Esq., of Antrim, agreeably to an act of the General Court, to effect a more perfect organization. This meeting was held at the house of Joseph Put- nam, where the hotel of Bennington now (Jan. 29, 1888) stands. Most of the town officers chosen at this meeting appear to have been ' Chapters XVII and XVIII have, at my request, been prepared by Orhiud Eaton, Esq., the authorities in Bennington not being willing to allow their records to be taken out of the state. W. W. II. 276 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. residents of that part of the territory absorbed by Greenfield a few years later. The meeting of 1788 was also held at Joseph Putnam's, March 31st. Kobert Dinsmore was one of the selectmen this year; Joseph Putnam was constable. Joseph Huntington, John Dustin, and Zac- cheus Dustin's names appear among the highway surveyors chosen at this meeting. At the last annual meeting prior to the incorporation of Green- field, at Joseph Putnam's, March 28, 1791, the town oflicers chosen were from territory now in Bennington and Greenfield, in very nearly equal proportions.^ Greenfield was incorporated June 15, 1791, and absorbed the south part and more than one-half of the territory (see Society Land map) then known under this name, and probably a still larger per cent, of its population and wealth. On June 8th of this year a meeting was called by Robert Dins- more alone, as selectman, addressed to Zaccheus Dustin, constable, to be convened at Joseph Putnam's on June 23d. This meeting was duly held, and some action taken as to the division of the school money and as to "warnings out." A petition was presented to the legislature in 1792, in the summer session of that year, by Joseph Huntington and forty-one others, praying that a new town might be constituted from the remainder of Society Land, with portions of Francestown and Deering, and requested "the hon'''^ Court to grant them the prayer of s*^ petition or the favour of an impartial Committee (at their expense) to view their Situation and to report whether the prayer of said petition ought not to be granted in wlrole or in part as to your Committee & your Honors will seem most just & your petitions as in duty bound will ever pray." (See town papers, vol. xi, pp. 684-685.) The legislature sent a committee to " view the ground," and Fran- cestown chose a committee to meet them, at a town-meeting Aug. 27, 1792. Probably this "view" was taken about Oct. 1, 1792. The committee reported unfavorably (see town papers, vol. xi, p. 685), and the prayer of their petition was not granted. The name of Joseph Putnam appears among the petitioners for 1 At this meeting Robei-t Dinsmoie was instructed to procure a town book, and they voted "to give Jonathan Gillis six shillings and six pence for to record what the selectmen thought proper of the past transactions of the town." The records prior to this date appear to be all in one handwriting, and probably Mr. Gillis was the Peter Warren (see p. 96) of Society Land. SOCIETY LAND. 277 the proposed new town, and we will presinne all the resident free- holders of what was then known as Society Land were included in the list. Discouraged by this failure to become a resident of a towti, Mr. Putnam petitioned, in 1793, to have that part of his estate where he resided, in Society Land, annexed to Hancock, alleging that "they injoy no privileges" (see p. 116). The prayer of his petition was granted (see p. 117). When Mr. Putnam and his estate were a part of Hancock, and all danger of being obliged to pay for one-half of the expense of a bridge over the river was past (see p. 117, note 1), the remaining inhab- itants again petitioned their friend, John Duncan, Esq., of Antrim, to start a town organization for them. He complied with their re- quest, and at a meeting held June 16, 1794, the usual town officers were chosen, and a town life again commenced. " Voted, That Robert Dinsmore be first Select Man and Select Clark John Dusten seccond select Man Gowen Amore third select Man," etc. The usual business of a town-meeting was then transacted. At a meeting of the inhabitants. May 12, 1797, a protest against the legality of the proceedings of the last town-meeting was made by Joseph Huntington and Robert Dinsmore, the reason given being that "the Cunstable was not Qualified by Law at the time." This reason being valid, they were again without a legal organization. Zaccheus Dustin and thirteen others petitioned their good friend, Hon. John Duncan, of Antrim, to start them again in a town life. Agreeably to the prayer of their petition, he called a meeting on June 1st of this year, when they were again legally organized. Voted, "Benj'° Kilam town Clark Benj'" Kilam first Select man Gideon Dodge Seccond Selectman Isaac Tenney third Select man." This year a division of the territory into three school-districts was made by these selectmen. In 1798 they voted "to accept of a Deed from M"^ Andrew Taylor" of their burying-place. " Mar 18"' 180-2 This day aprobatcd True Webster to Keep a piiblif House where he now lives in Society land Certitled per us " ROBEKT DixsMOKE ) Select "High Bell ) Men" The homestead farms of Hugh Bell, Robert Dinsmore, and John Felch were severed from Society Land, and annexed to Francestown, by act of the legislature June 17, 1802, which was a serious loss to the first-named ])lace; but Messrs. Dinsmore and Bell continued to 278 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. act as selectmen of Society Land, until their successors were chosen in Marcli, 1803. Many of the early town-meetings were held at Mr. Webster's house, which was where Levi Colby now lives. Joseph Putnam, son of the first owner of Putnam's mills, was a selectman in 1807, and also one of the highway surveyors, and again a selectman in 1808. The accounts of the selectmen of the previous year were accepted. Samuel Abbott's was $2.51; Captain Dodge's, $3.09; John Colby's, 50 cents ; and we think they did the right thing, un- less they expected these men to look after their interests for a whole year and take their pay in honor alone. " at a training on the last Wednesday in June, A. D. 1812 the inhabitants of this Town that ware present agreead to make up the soldier that was caled for twelve Dollars per month and John Wilson inlisted and they agrad to Give him twelve Dollars a month that is Seven Dollai's be- sides what the state Gives " We find the first notice of representation in the state legislature in 1815, when the inhabitants of Society Land and Windsor chose Benjamin Nichols their representative. At a town-meeting called Feb. 1, 1820, by John Dodge and John Fleming, selectmen, " the following votes were given in : art. 1 — chose John Fleming Moderator; art. 2 — drawed out John Hun- tington to serve as juryman." John Dodge was chosen to repi'esent Windsor and Society Land in the legislature of 1824. John Dodge, John Fleming, and Reuben Wason were selectmen in 1829-30. John Fleming was representative of Society Land and Windsor this year. An attempt to form a new town, with its center in the east part of Antrim, was then being pressed, and the second record book of Society Land commences with the record of the annual meeting on the second Tuesday of March, 1830. The war- rant this year contained an article, " To take the sense of the quali- fied voters on the subject of a new town now under contemplation, to be taken from the east part of Antrim, west part of Deering, and the whole of Society Land." Two voted in favor, and seventeen against, this proposition. As twenty-seven persons had voted for governor in the early part of the day, it would appear that eight of the voters did not care to vote at this time. On May 21st a second town-meeting was held, and John Dodge was chosen as their agent to "prevent the proposed new town." " Voted, James S. Burtt, David Woods, and Levi Fearson a com- SOCIETY LAND. 279 niittce to measure the roads, and to meet the committee on the 27th inst." " Voted, To give the agent j)o\ver to borrow as much money as may be necessary to defray the expence." It will be seen by these votes that Society Land was very decided in its opposition to being included in the limits of tlie proposed new town. We find no evidence of any serious attempt to include "Hancock Factory" within its limits. Although the com- mittee appointed by the legislature to examine the ground reported in favor of a new town, this enterprise was not sanctioned by the legislature. It was largely an Antrim movement, and we refer our readers to Antrim history, pages 99, 100, 101, for further facts. Dec. 16, 1834. The selectmen of Hancock and Society Land perambulated the line between the places according to law. AVe insert the results of this work: — "We began at the South-west corner of the Putnam Farm so called, thence east twenty five rods to stakes and stones thence north about three hundred rods to a stake and stones on the east bank of the Contoocook River. " Eben. Wake ^ Selectmen SiMEOX Lakin Jr. I of Kendall Gray j Hancock. John Dodge \ Selectmen John Fleming I of Moody Butler J Society Land. "CRISTY DUNCAN Surveyor." It would appear by this that there was 7iever any change in the lines between the "Putnam Addition" and Society Land, and that the map executed in 1806 is not accurate, and in consequence of this error our town map (see p. 67) and note 2, page 117, are in- correct. A straight line drawn from the south-east corner of tlie dotted line in Bennington corner of town map, to the south-west corner of the same, on the east bank of the river, would give that part of the Putnam Farm east of the river with more accuracy. Society Land was included within the limits of Bennington in 1842, but was re- quired by the act of incorporation to continue its oi'ganization (a precinct within a town), until its debts were paid. A meeting was called, addressed to "the inhabitants of that part of Bennington, formerly known as Society Land," March 18, 1843, at which the necessary officers were chosen, and $25u was raised " to pay the debts of the town and incidental charges." 280 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. On March 22, 1845, the last meeting of Society Land was held, and a further assessment of 865 was voted to pay debts and incidental charges. It was then " Voted, That this meeting be dis- solved." It was thus that the last of this territory ceased to have a place legally entitled to bear its name. As has been'before noted, the early records of the place were kept on loose sheets of paper, and when these wei'e arranged, only those deemed of sufficient value were to be recorded. It is to be presumed that some papers of value to the antiquary and historian were destroyed. The records of the place, which have been preserved, are in excellent condition, and will be of great value to the future historians of both Bennington and Greenfield. CHAPTER XVIII. BENNINGTON. Several causes were operating to render a new town desirable where Bennington now is, previous to its incorporation. Society Land, weakened as it had been by the incorporation of Greenfield in 1791, had been still more crippled in strength by the loss of the Putnam Addition to Hancock, and three or more farms at a later date to Francestown, and was unable to support all the institutions of a well-ordered town. It is true its citizens had vigorously opposed the attempt to include their territory in the proposed new town on their north-west corner in 1830; but this by no means proves them to have been unwilling, even then, to give up their indepen- dent existence; indeed, it is supposed that the hope of the more de- sirable alliance which was consummated twelve years later was one motive for their action at this time. A store had been built, previous to this date, and a post-office was established at Hancock Factory at about the time of the decision of the question of a new town with its head-quarters in Antrim, where many of its citizens enjoyed mail facilities, and several of the peo- ple of Society Land were members of, while others were regular attendants at, the Baptist church in this village. A little later, Han- cock built the highway from the Factory village to Antrim line, and Antrim built its part, thus forming a closer connection with BKXNIXGTOX. 281 South Antrim ; and tlie increased intercourse and acquaintance of the citizens of these villages with each other tended to weaken the ties which bound them to Hancock.^ The village cemetery was set apart, at the Factory, a little later, and as one by one the mortal re- mains of loved ones were laid here, their friends found an added cord drawing them to this place. The erection of the present hotel in 1839 was an increasing attraction to the village, as it provided a needed home for strangers. The organization of the Congregational church of Hancock Fac- tory this year, and the Hancock Baptist church (see p. 205), one year later, caused a cessation of the weekly journeys of those who liad heretofore gone from the one place to the other for public wor- ship. Hancock Factory village was also jteculiarly situated at this time, as the line between Hancock and Society Land passed through it, and the excellent barn of one of its most esteemed citizens was located in tico towns. The Congregational church edifice was so located as to stand in Society Land^ with its entrance in Hancock; and the same facts were true of its village cemetery. There was also begin- ning to be some slight friction between the growing and enterprising Factory village and the more conservative village at the center of the town. It will be seen by the above account that events had been tend- ing for years towards a movement for a new town at this j)lace, which only needed a starting-point for its attempted consummation, and this was not long delayed. The annual town-meeting of Hancock in 1842 was an exciting one, and the representative to the state legislature was only chosen by one majority, at a late hour in the day, and after many previous fruitless ballots. As no resident of Hancock Factory had been hon- ored by an important office, we can well j^resume the journey of its forty voters to their homes seemed unusually long and "hard to endure" (see p. 47), that evening. A movement for a new town was commenced this year. Han- cock naturally (and may we not add, properly?) opposed it (see p. 153), as it regretted to lose such valuable and esteemed citizens as resided in that part of the town, with their taxable propei'ty. There > The covered bridge at Bennington was built by Hancock at this time, and Hon. Harrison Eaton, of Amlierst, brother of William Eaton, Esq., of Bennington, was tlie tirst person to pass over it with a team. 19 282 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. was a feeling, also, that the movement (which most regarded as in- evitable eventually) was premature, and that they were not yet quite strong enough to assume the responsibilities of a town. The coun- sel of Hancock, in opposition to its incorporation, was Hon. Charles G. Atherton, of Nashua, afterwards a United States Senator from this state. The petitioners employed Hon. Franklin Pierce, of Hills- boro', afterwards President of the United States. The name of Bennington for the new town was recommended by Mr. Pierce, and accepted by the petitioners. The "family jar" (see p. 46) was short, and the town was incor- porated by the legislature, Dec. 15, 1842. We give here as much of Section 1 of the act as relates to the boundaries between the new town and Hancock as now constituted, commencing " at the South- east corner of Antrim, thence westerly on the line between Antrim and Hancock one hundred and sixty-thi-ee rods to a stake and stones, thence south two hundred and nine rods to a stake and stones; thence south twelve degrees, west fifty-eight rods, to land of Wil- liam Darrah ; thence south eighty-eight degrees, west twelve and a half rods, to a corner of said Darrali's land; thence southerly, by the westerly line of the lands of said Darrah and John Higgins, to land of Hezekiah Ober; thence westerly, southerly, easterly, and southerly, by the line of said Ober's land, to the south-west corner thereof at the road near the house of Moses Gray ; thence easterly, by the northerly line of said Gray's land, to the Contoocook river." The last of this section provides as follows, viz; "Provided, how- ever, that no person resident in said Society Land shall gain a set- tlement in said Bennington by virtue of the incorporation of said Society Land, any law to the contrary notwithstanding." Section 5 authorized and required Society Land to continue its organization until its debts were paid. Section 6 authorized John Dodge, John W. Flagg, and John H. Fleming, or any two of them, to call the first meeting of the town of Bennington. These persons called a meeting Jan. 16, 1843, at which their charter was accepted, and the town's legal existence commenced. The necessary town oflicers were chosen at this meeting. In con- sideration of the loss the incorporation of Bennington would inflict on the old town, Hancock was not required to pay their share in the public property of the[_town to Bennington, and was allowed to collect and retain in its treasury all the taxes assessed in 1842. Bennington is composed of the last of Society Land, Hancock BENNINGTON. 283 Factory village, and a few farms from Hancock near the village, with portions of Deering, Francestown, and Greenfield, and, like the mother-town, has a great variety of soil and considerable difference of climate. The mills of Bennington and most of its village are. nearer the level of the sea than any portion of Hancock, and its east part, on Crotchet mountain, is nearly as high as Mount Shatutakee. The farm-houses of William 11. Darrah and Lewis A. Knight,^ on the Hancock side of the river, with the homestead of John C. Dodge (called "Bennington Heights"), the Taylor house. Favor house, and others in the Society Land part are resorts of summer boarders. There is some excellent farm land in the town, but it is generally admitted it will not average so good for farm purposes as will Hancock. There was once a heavy growth of pine where the village now is, but this has nearly disappeared. It is to the MILLS AND MANUFACTURES of Bennington that the town is most largely indebted for its pros- perity. At the time of the incorporation of Hancock the region around the " Great falls" (see Society Land map) was an unbroken wilderness; but it was not long to continue so, as Joseph Putnam, a resident of, and a miller in, Temple began to look for a better water-power soon after this date, and, Oct. 14, 1782, purchased a lot of land here, described in the deed as follows: "A certain lot or tract of land lying in the Royial Society, so called. Viz. : in lot Number 31, in the North range, as they are laid out and marked, said lot laid out on the original right of Jotham Odion, Esq., of Portsmouth, deceased"; and seven years later he added by pur- chase, on the opposite side of the stream, — from the river farms, — one hundred and seven acres, and owned most of what is now Ben- nington village for years. Mr. Putnam erected his saw and grist mill in 1783, and it has never been burned or taken down from that day to this; while extensive repairs, enlargements, and alterations have been from time to time made in it, it (like the boy's jack-knife) remains the same old mill yet, and, it is supposed, some of the materials used by Mr. Putnam are doing good service to-day. He remained here until 1 804, when he sold to John Dustin, who operated it for a few years and then sold it to Mr. Burtt. The Burtt family owned and occu- 1 The view of Bennington from l>;irnih hill wiis taken from this section. 284 HISTORY OF HAXCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. pied it for many years, and were succeeded by John Carkin, George W. Burns, Jonathan E. King, and John L. King. The present owners, W. C. & F. C. Starrett, are extensive manufacturers of, and dealers in, both himber and grain. Hancock factory was built in this village in 1810, by Amos Whittemore, Sr., Benjamin Whittemore, and Paul Cragin; and so energetically did they push the work that the timber was cut and hewed and the frame raised in one week. Benjamin Whittemore was the first agent. They manufactured at first cotton yarn, and put it out to be woven by hand, but soon put in a few looms. In 1825 Amos Whittemore, Jr., became the agent, and the next year built an addition to the first mill, of thirty feet to the west, three stories high, and added some twenty-five or thirty looms, employing about fifty hands. The goods manufactured here were of an extra quality, and it is said nearly one-half of the quantity made in New Hampshire was for a time produced here. (See p. 46.)^ The next agent (who was also one of its owners) was Benjamin A. Peavey, who ran it for a few years, after which it was idle for a time. Samuel Baldwin operated it as the first cutlery establishment in the place, at a later date, and the Woods Brothers used a part of the power in the manufacture of their patent cutlery. In 1872 D. H. Goodell joined in organizing the Woods Cutlery company, at Bennington, and carried that on in addition to the other works at Antrim until 1875, when both were merged in the Goodell company, and united at Antrim. Caleb Jewett Kimball commenced the man- ufacture of hoes and other edged tools here, in 1860, and continued for a term of years. In 1873 his son became equal partner in the business, and they now employ about a dozen hands, whose daily wages are from $1.50 to $2.00 per day, some piece-hands earning more than the last-named amount. They now manufacture solid cast-steel drawing knives, butcher and shoe cutlery, tanners' flesli- ers, etc. Nehemiah Chandler put in a fulling-mill in his father-iu-Iaw's (Mr. Dustin's) mill soon after his marriage, in 1804, which he operated for a few years ; and Chapin Kidder followed him in the same line of business, at the same place (then Burtt's), in 1815, but did not remain here long. Merrick Wentworth built the first mill where Goodell company's 1 Thei'e were no mills in Manchester, Nashua, and Dover then. BENNINGTON. 285 works are now located, in 1820. This was operated as a carding and cloth-dressing establishment for a few years. John W. Flagg, Es(|., afterwards occupied tliis spot as a paper mill and manufactory of writing and blank books for several years while it was in Hancock. This mill was burned at a later date, and the power unused for a time. Taylor T>. Lakin built the present establishment at this place, which was operated as a pulp mill for a few years by Dea. Nathan Whitney. This is now one of the plants of Goodell company. It is here that the heavy work of this enterprising company is executed. It contains the heavy hammers and large grindstones, with the other works needed for the first processes in their business. When the iron and steel are carried through the processes here, the pieces are removed to Antrim for the finishing work, and are there made into seed-sowers (both hand and horse power), "Lightning" and numerous other kinds of apple-parers, peach-parers, potato-parcrs, cherry-stoners, and all kinds of table cutlery, from scale-tang to silver-plated and hot-water proof. The famous Robinson's hammock- chairs were manufactured at Bennington until recently, but the last processes of all Goodell company's products are now at Antrim. The Bennington plant employs sixty-eight hands, with a weekly pay-roll of about $625, which is of great pecuniary advantage to the place, and, what is still better, Mr. Goodell's influence is salutary there, both morally and intellectually. A side-track from the Peterboro' & Hillsboro' railroad runs into the mill-yard, and this mill has telephone connections with the other plant, which is located at a distance of two miles from this. A fine view of this tnill, taken from the location of the new iron bridge, is inserted here. This plant is near the center of the village, at the place marked "P. M." on the town map. Bennington station is also here. Lewis A. Fletcher built and started a paper mill where Barker & Co.'s now stands, in 1835, which he operated for a time. Gilbert P. Hall owned and operated this mill for several years, prior to 1865, when he sold it to Samuel Whitney. The mill was burned two years later, and rebuilt the same year by Mr. Whitney and his brother Nathan, Avho had been associated with him in business. After the death of Samuel Whitney, it was operated by his brother and Lyman Patch for two or three years. This establishment, known as "Monadnock mills," is now one of the best-equipped mills for this kind of work in the state, and under the excellent management 286 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. of its jjresent leader, Edward Finley, turns out a fine quality of paper. Its owners, W. T, Barker & Co., employ fifty-five hands (thirty-three men and twenty-two women), who receive nearly 81000 monthly as wages, and they propose to rebuild in brick at an early day. This establishment has steam in addition to its water- power, and enjoys the advantage of a private raili'oad side-track. The annual value of its products is over 8150,000. John Carkin came to Bennington (then Greenfield) in 1823. He built the first gunpowder mill in this section of the country, and con- tinued the manufacture for over fifty years. George W. Burns, of Milford, oAvned and operated it at a later date. This water-power is now idle, save as a reservoir for Barker & Co.'s paper mill, they being the present owners. While this mill was not in Hancock, one-half of its dam was, the center of the Con- toocook being the dividing line. It will be seen by this sketch that mills were standing on every spot where mills are now operated in Hancock Factory, when it parted company with the mother-town. About 1820 Jeptha Wright commenced a gun manufactory at this village. His rifles and fowling-pieces were excellent and finely fin- ished. He manufactured here the fine rifles carried by the rifle companies of Amherst, Greenfield, and Henniker, in the palmy days of those fine military organizations. After carrying on the business here several years, Mr. Wright removed to Hillsboro'. Cyrus Bell was engaged as a tanner near where Goodell company's w^orks now stand, prior to 1830. He was followed in this business by F. K. Cragin and William Cross as partners. The building of this establishment was removed in 1835, and the business abandoned. ANNALS OF BENNINGTON. Our records under this part of the work will necessarily be brief, on account of want of space and the feeling that the enterprising town needs, and should have at an early day, an independent and fuller town history, to be prepared under the auspices of its own citizens. At the first annual meeting, March 14, 1843, one hundred and ten voters were present and voted. The town voted at this meeting "that the Selectmen pay out of the Town Treasury one half of the expence which accrued in getting the Town of Bennington In- corporated." RHNNIN^GTON. '2S1 ConsitleraMe ditliculty was experienced in arranging; the seiiouls ami school-lioiises in the new town, and at a meetitig on Jan. 1.'!, 1844, John Gibson and Isaac Bachelor, of Francestowii, and Samuel Fletcher, of Antrim, were chosen as a disinterested committee to arrange these matters for them, and the meeting was then adjourned for two weeks. At the adjourned meeting this committee reported, and their report was accepted and adopted. During the fir^t few years of their town life the increase of the place in population and wealth was quite moderate, and the town was classed with Windsor in the choice of a representative to the General Court, but was given the privilege of sending a representa- tive alone, by a special act, a little later. The date of the commencement of the Civil war found Benning- ton sufficiently strong to assume the burdens laid upon it. Its calls for soldiers were promptly filled, and more largely from her own sons than was the case in many places. Its records prove that the town paid liberal bounties to soldiers, and provided ])roperly for soldiers' families. P^'or several years prior to 1870 there had been two school-dis- tricts in the village, but at about this date (1870) they voted to unite, and wished to build a suitable and properly located school- house. The town had never owned a town-house, but had some- times held its town-meetings in the church, and sometimes in the hall of the hotel. After considerable negotiation it was decided to accommodate the center school-district and the town in the same building. At the annual meeting of 1871 $1500 was raised by the town towards its part of the enterprise. A meeting was called at the hotel hall, Sept. 23, 1871, to con- sider the matter of aid to the Peterboro' & Hillsboro' railroad, when, after choosing John W. Flagg, Esq., moderator, it was ad- journed to meet at the same place Nov. 14th, and on this date again convened, and at once adjourned to the new town-hall, when it was voted to post})one action on the railroad matter until the next an- nual meeting. At the annual meeting, March, 1872, it was voted that the select- men be authorized to subscribe for stock in the Peterboro' & Hills- boro' railroad, to the amount of five per cent, of the valuation of the town, — yeas, 67; nays, 25; provided, the road be put under contract witHin three years from the date of the vote. At this meeting: the followinsr action was taken: "On motion of John F. 288 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Dodge, Esq., Voted, That we, the legal voters of Bennington, authorize and instruct our clerk to extend a vote of thanks to Wil- liam B. Dinsmore, Esq., of New York city, for generous contribu- tion of S250, contributed towards furnishing this new Town Hall ; also to the ladies, for their valuable contributions and earnest effoi-ts, causing the cupola to be added to this building, as well as generously assisting in furnishing of the Hall; also to W. S. Carkin, who [it is conjectured] contributed the elegant weather-vane, so useful as ornamental, which now rests on the cupola of this struc- ture; also to our building committee, for the very presentable structure, which, by their earnest and untiring efforts and self- sacrifices, they have caused to be erected, which is alike creditable to the town and themselves — Amos Whitteraore and William Eaton, Esqs., building committee." And seldom has a compliment been more worthily bestowed. In the matter of accommodations for town business and other gatherings, and village school accommodations, Bennington is de- cidedly in advance of the mother-town. This building is con- veniently located on the "Putnam Addition."^ The vote to aid the Peterboro' & Hillsboro' railroad was rendered invalid by reason of the failure to commence building it, and at a toAvn-meeting, .September, 1875, the town voted to rescind the vote whereby the town voted to take stock in the Peterboro' & Hillsboro' railroad, — 54 for rescinding to 21 against, — and voted a gratuity of five per cent, to the Manchester & Keene railroad, at the same date, — 53 yeas, 23 nays. This company accepted their offer, and built its road into the limits of the town, with a depot called South Bennington, which we regret was not properly marked on the map, through an oversight. As the Peterboro' & Hillsboro' railroad runs directly through the village, it may be worthy of note that Bennington and Hancock are the only towns which carry the rails of both these roads. In the spring of 1886 the high water and ice carried away the upper or " Putnam Bridge," in Bennington village, which was replaced by the present fine iron structure during the same season. We now give the subjoined tables of Bennington town officers. An examination of it will show how large a proportion were former citizens of Hancock, or their children : — 1 The cost of this building was about $6,250, which was boi'ne by the town and Center school-district. The roof has since been slated, and other improvements made, at a cost of several hundred dollars. BENNINGTON. 289 184;j..^Ioderator, Charles C. Clianipncy ; town c-lovk, Jolin W. Flagpr; selectmen, Amos Whittemore, William Uoach, Benjamin Uailcy. 1844.. Moderator, .Jonathan F. Keycs; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Amos Whittemore, John II. Fleming, Samnel Abbott; representative, John Hun- tington. 184,'>.. Moderator, Jonathan F. Keycs; town clerk, .lohn W. Flagg; selectmen, Amos Whittemore, John H. Fleming, Samuel Abbott. 1846.. Moderator, Jonathan F. Keyes; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Amos AVhittemore, John H. Fleming, John Huntington; representative, John W. Flagg. 1847.. Moderator, John Dodge; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, John W. Flagg, John Dodge, W. B. Stevens. 1848.. Moderator, John Dodge; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, John W. Flagg, John Dodge, W. B. Stevens; i-epresentative, John W. Flagg. 1849.. Moderator, Samuel Baldwin; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Amos Whittemore, George Dodge, Jr., John Goodhue. 18.">0.. Moderator, John Carkin; town clei-k, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Amos Whitte- more, George Dodge, Jr., John Goodhue; representative, Amos Whittemore. 1851.. Moderator, John Dodge; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Amos Whitte- more, John H. Fleming, Benjamin Bullard; representative, Amos Whitte- more. 1853. .Moderator, John Dodge ; town clerk, .John W. Flagg; selectmen, Amos Whitte- more, Benjamin Bullard, Hezekiah Ober; representative, J. B. Parsons. 1853.. Moderator, .John Dodge; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Amos Whitte- more, Hezekiah Ober, Hoi-ace F. Dinsmore; representative, J. B. Parsons. 1854..Moderater, Joseph B. Parsons; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, John Dodge, Horace F. Dinsmore, John Huntington ; representative, David Gregg. 1855.. Moderator, John M. Whiton; town clei-k, John II. Fleming; selectmen, John J. Whittemore, Samuel Abbott, Isaiah W. Sweetser; representative, John J. Whittemore. 1856.. Moderator, .John Dodge; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Horace F. Dinsmore, John C. Dodge, Hezekiah Ober; representative, Samuel Baldwin. 1857.. Moderator, .John Dodge; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Horace F. Dinsmore, John C. Dodge, Hezekiah Ober; representative, Samuel Baldwin. 1858. .Modei'ator, Amos Whittemore; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Horace F. Dinsmore, -John C. Dodge, Hezekiah Ober; representative, Horace F. Dinsmore. 1859. .Moderator, John Dodge; town clerk, .John W. Flagg; selectmen, .John Dodge, Arnold Burtt, W^esley Wilson; i-epresentative, Horace F. Dinsmore. I860.. Moderator, John W. Flagg; town clerk, Saladin A.Walker; selectmen, John Dodge, Arnold Burtt, Wesley Wilson; representative, Henry H. Duncklee. 1861.. Moderator, John W. Flagg; town clerk, Saladin A. Walker; selectmen, John Dodge, Wesley Wilson, Henry H. Duncklee; representative, Heni-y H. Duncklee. 18(!'i. .Moderator, John W. Flagg; town clerk, Saladin A. Walker; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, John C. Dodge, Horace F. Dinsmore; representative, John Dodge. 1863..JIoderator, Henry H. Duncklee; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Wes- ley W^ilson, John C. Dodge, Horace F. Dinsmore; representative, John Dodge. 1864.. Moderator, Henry H. Duncklee; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, Wes- ley Wilson, John C. Dodge, Horace F. Dinsmore; representative, George Alfred Whittemore. 1.S65.. Moderator, Henry H. Duncklee; town clerk, John W. Flagg; selectmen, John Hodge, Henry H. Duncklee, William G. Roach; representative, George Al- fred Whittemore. 1866.. Moderator, Henry H. I>uncklee ; town clerk, .John W. Flagg , selectmen, .1V)hn W. Flagg, William G, Uoach, Richard P. Huntington ; representative, Wesley Wilson. 290 HISTOKY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1867.. Moderator, Charles F. Peavey; town clerk, Charles F. Peavey; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, Abram Burtt, John C. Dodge; representative, Wesley Wil- son. 1868.. Moderator, Charles F. Peavey; town clerk, Charles F. Peavey; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, Abram Burtt, John C. Dodge; representative, John C. Dodge. 1869.. Moderator, Henry H. Duncklee; town clerk, Chai-les F. Peavey; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, John C. Dodge, William H. Darrah; representative, John C. Dodge. 1870.. Moderator, Charles F. Peavey; town clerk, Charles F. Peavey; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, .John C. Dodge, John H. Fleming; representative, Wesley Wilson. 1871.. Moderator, Charles F. Peavey; town clerk, Charles F. Peavey; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, John H. Fleming, William P. Burtt; representative, William M. Parsons. 1873.. Moderator, John W. Flagg; town clerk, Charles F. Peavey; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, John W. Flagg, William P. Burtt ; representative, William M. Par- sons. 1873.. Moderator, William M. Parsons; town clerk, Augustus W. Gray; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, John W. Flagg, William P. Burtt; representative, John W. Flagg. 1874.. Moderator, Kendall Gray; town clerk, E.B.Johnson; selectmen, John Good- hue, B. D. Felch, James Favor; representative, John W. Flagg. 1875.. Moderator, John W. Flagg; town clerk, Augustus W. Gi-aj-; selectmen, B. D. Felch, William P. Bui-tt, John Flagg; representative, Frank B. Gould. 1876.. Moderator, John W. Flagg; town clerk, Wesley Wilson; selectmen, B. D. Felch, J. E. Favor, Charles B. Caldwell; representative, Frank B. Gould. 187 7.. Moderator, Augustus W. Gray ; town clerk, Augustus W. Gray ; selectmen, B. D. Felch, Wesley Wilson, John C. Dodge; representative, B. D. Felch. 1878. .Moderator, Augustus W. Gray ; town clerk, Wesley Wilson ; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, John C. Dodge, B. F. George; representative, B. D. Felch. 1879.. Moderator, Augustus W. Gray; town clerk, M. M. George; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, George Holt, Charles E. Eaton. 1880.. Moderator, Augustus W.Gray; town clerk, M.M.George; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, George Holt, Eugene S. Holt; representative, William H. Darrah.' 1881.. Moderator, M.M.George; town clerk, M.M.George; selectmen, Wesley Wil- son, William H. Darrah, John C. Dodge. 1883.. Moderator, Augustus W. Gray; town clerk, M. M. George; selectmen, William H. Darrah, M. M. George, J. C. Dodge; representative, Charles H. Hopkins, of Greenfleld.2 1883.. Moderator, Augustus W. Gray; town clerk, M. M. George; selectmen, William Eaton, Wesley Wilson, Fred. H. Kimball. 1884.. Moderator, Augustus W. Gray; town clerk, William H. Darrah; selectmen, John C. Dodge, John L. King, B. F. George; representative, Benjamin F. George.s 1883.. Moderator, Augustus W. Graj^; town clerk, William H. Darrah; selectmen, AVesley Wilson, B. P. George, Edward I. Dodge. 1886.. Moderator, B. F. George; town clerk, AVilliam H. Darrah; selectmen, Wesley Wilson, B. F. George, Edward 1. Dodge ; representative, Frank B. Gould. 1887 ..Moderator, C.H.Kimball; town clerk, Walter D.Woods; selectmen, Francis M. Hills, Frank M. Twitchell, M. M. Cheney. 1 Chosen to serve for two years. - Bennington was classed with Greenfield during two elections after the present state constitution went into effect. > In 1884 it was allowed to send a representative alone three-fourths of the time, but now probably has a sufficient number of inhabitants to legally entitle it to a repre- sentative at each election. BENNINGTON. 291 CHURCH HISTORY. The Baptists were the first to occupy the section vvdiere Benning- ton now is (see pp. 204-205). The early records of this church are somewhat imperfect. As near as we can ascertain, its early )>astors were Elders Elliot, Wescott, Farrar, Goodnow, McGregor, and Davis, prior to 1835. Rev. Amazi Jones succeeded his brother, Zebalon, at Hancock Factory, and was succeeded by Revs, J, M. Chick, S. L. Elliot, and W. W. Lovejoy, during whose pastorate, in 1852, it was decided to hold the services for the future at South Antrim. The pastors at Antrim have been Revs. W. Kimball, L. C. Stevens, W. Hurlin (whose pastorate of seven years is the longest in the history of the church), E. M. Shaw, W. W. Fish, H. F. Brown, G. W. Rigler. Benjamin Nichols, of Society Land, was the first deacon of this church, chosen March 13, 1806. The second and third are men- tioned on page 205. Lewis A. Fletcher was chosen July 0, 1835; John Higgins, July 7, 1848; Jesse R. Goodell, in 1851; Gilbert P. Hall, June 2, 1864; Mark True, June 2, 1864; E. Z. Hastings, May 1, 1875. It will be seen that a majority of the persons hitherto serving as deacons of this church have been citizens of Hancock, either at the time of their election, or at an earlier period of their lives. A commodious and attractive church edifice was built in Antrim in 1871, at a cost of over $6000, and dedicated free of debt Oct. 25th of that year. The parsonage was built in 1879. Their former house of worship in Bennington is now the house, or rather barn, of Dea. Nathan Whitney. Our readers are referred to Antrim History, pages 189-192, for further facts as to this church. The Congregational church in Hancock Factory village was or- ganized July 10, 1839, and was composed originally of twenty-three members, of whom Benjamin Whittemore, John J. Whittemore, Volney H. Johnson, Josiah Taylor, Deborah Whittemore, Sarah Whittemore, Sally Taylor, Ede Johnson, Nancy P. Whittemore, and Lucy Burtt were from the Hancock church ; four were from the Congregational church in Antrim; two from the Evangelical church, Greenfield, and one each from the Presbyterian church in Antrim, Presbyterian church in Bedford, Congregational church in Leominster, and Congregational church in Lyndeboro', while three were admitted at this date on profession. The church edifice 292 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. was built this year. In 1843 it took the name of Bennington Con- gregational church. Its pastors have been as follows: Rev. Ebenezer Colnian, 1839-41 ; Rev. Albert Manson, ordained Nov, 2, 1841, dismissed May 28, 1850; Rev. C. N. Ransom, June, 1850-53; John M. Whiton, d. d., 1853, died Sept. 27, 1856; Rev. Daniel McClening, 1857-59; Rev. William Claggett, 1859-61; Rev. Enoch H. Caswell, 1861, died Nov. 11, 1863; Rev. Ira Morey, 1864, died Nov. 27, 1864; Rev. Caleb B. Tracy, 1865-68; Rev. James Holmes, 1869-83; Rev. J. H. Heald, ordained Sept. 10, 1884.^ The membership of this church, in the early autumn of 1887, was sixty-nine, the largest it had ever been. The most remark- able revival Bennington ever witnessed has occurred since that date, in connection with and succeeding the labors of Rev. S. Hartwell Fratt and R. M. Birdsall, evangelists, who spent twelve days with this church. As fruits (in part) of this awakening, more than thirty persons have already ( Jan. 1, 1888, ) united with this church, bringing its present membership up to one hundred and four. The effect on the town has been quite marked in its moral improvement. A Young People's Society of Chris- tian Endeavor has recently been formed here, which is quite active and efficient. The confession of faith and covenant of this church are nearly identical with those of the church at Han- cock Center. The following have been the deacons of this church : Frederick A. Mitchell and Isaac Baldwin, chosen May, 1840; Francis Burn- ham and John J. Whittemore, chosen September, 1845; Charles H. Coggin and Charles H. Kimball, chosen November, 1875; Nathan Whitney, chosen December, 1885; re-elected December, 1887, the church having adopted a two-years' rule for the future choice of its deacons. Prior to the settlement of its present pastor, by liberal gifts of the citizens and friends in other places, a suitable and con- venient parsonage was secured. Among the liberal givers for this object we will name George Alfred Whittemore (who headed the subscription list), John D. Butler, Hon. W. B. Dinsmore (of New York), Samuel Baldwin, Nathan Whitney, D. H. Goodell (of Antrim), George Andrew Whittemore, C. J. Kimball, George 1 There were intervals of months between some of these pastorates, when this clmrch did not enjoy regular church sei'vices. BENNINGTON. 293 E. Payson Dodge (of Chicago), W. T. Barker & Co., Willard S. Carkin, and others. We believe it would be to the credit and advantage of the parent town to follow Bennington's example in this direction. During the past season the interior of the church edifice here has been repaired and made more attractive. Clergymen of Universalist, Catholic, and other denominations occasionally hold services in the town-hall. SCHOOLS. Bennington had a graded school in its village, and was better pre- pared to reap the benefits of the town system of schools, when that became the law of the state, than many places. Its system of common schools is excellent, and. is supplemented by a public library, which was opened in 1880, and now contains five hundred and eighty-six volumes, under the charge of the librarian, Mrs. Addie M. Dodge. POST-OFFICES. An office was opened in the brick store in 1830 by George Alfred Whittemore as postmaster, who, a little later, removed it to his present dwelling-house, where it was kept until 1860 by him. George Andrew Whittemore succeeded him in a twenty-five-years' service as post- master. The first part of his service it was kept at the brick store, but the later and longest time directly opposite the church, on the west side of the street. Edward I. Dodge was appointed post- master November, 1885, and the office is now kejjt in an addition to the south part of the "Long Line House," as it is called. The offices have always been in the limits of "Putnam Addition," and former citizens of Hancock, or their families, have discharged the duties of postmaster during all these years. When Bennington was incorporated the number of buildings in the village, including mills and stores, was about twenty-five, four- fifths of which were in Hancock. At the present time its houses number over one hundred, of which some fifteen have either been built new, or extensively repaired, the past season. There are now in the village one church edifice, a parsonage, a town-house and school-house, four manufacturing establishments, a railroad depot, a hotel, livery stable, four stores, an engine-house, and a barber's shop; of which all, but its church edifice and its 294 HISTORY OF HANCOCK, NEW HAMPSHIRE. jewelry store, are located on territory formerly included in Han- cock. There is an excellent brass band in this A'illage, which furnished music for the last annual Hancock picnic. Want of space, and the imj)ression that this enterprising town should have an independent history during the next decade of years, cause us to draw this chapter to a close. There were no lasting grievances connected with the loss of Hancock Factory, so far as the citizens remaining in Hancock, after the incorporation of Bennington, were concerned. The agent chosen by Hancock to oppose its incorporation, spent his last years as a citizen of Bennington, and was more than once a town officer there, where both he and his wife died and are buried. His only son, after serving faithfully in the army for Hancock, re-enlisted for Bennington, and selected his wife from among its daughters, while his youngest daughter is now residing in its village. No part of the labors connected with the preparation of the history of Hancock has given the only child of the chairman of the board of selectmen of Hancock, in 1842, more pleasure than preparing and arranging the above facts. We shall include, in Part II, those Bennington families who wei-e residents of Hancock, prior to 1842, and such from Society Land as chose to furnish us facts. Want of space, and lack of any definite request on the part of the town to do so, will prevent our going further in that direction. PART II. GENEALOGICAL REGISTER. Genealogical Record. [ExE'LAXATORY XOTE.— The following abbreviations have been used : H. for Han- cock; b., born; d., died; m., married; dan., daughter; rem., removed; res., reside, resides, resided, residence. The numeral placed after the given name denotes the number of the generation of such person, reckoning from his earliest ancestor where the tinffe is complete, mentioned in this work.] ABBOT. David^ Abbot, of Andover, Mass., was a descendant of George Abbot, who d. in Rowley, Mass., in 1644. David- lu. Prudence Sheldon. Their eldest child, Hannah^ ra. Aaron Parker, (q. v.) Their seventh child was Benjamin^, who m. Betsey Nooning, of H., Oct. 6, 1793. They settled first in Billerica, Mass.; rem. to H. in 1799, or 1800; he was here about four years (name on tax-list 1800-3), on the place marked "W. B. BuUard"; rem. to Sherbrooke, P. Q. Then with his family and David Parker accompanying him, he started for the West in a boat of his own building. They went down the St. Francis, up the St. Lawrence, through Lake Ontario to the mouth of the Genesee, then up the Genesee to the falls, and settled where the city of Rochester was afterwards built.* A few years later the family rem. to Ashtabula county, Ohio. CHILDRF.N. 1. Betsey^, b. in Billerica, Jan. 1, 1795. 2. Anna^ b. in Billerica, April 22, 1796. 3. Hannah*, b. in Billerica, Nov. 16, 1797; m. Fifield. 4. Franklin*, b. probably in H., April, 1799; d. Aug. 6, 1800. 5. DorcasS b. in H., Jan. 1801 ; d. Sept. 8, 1802. f * The title to a good share of the city of Rochester, N. Y., is fro ji a quit claim from Benjamin Abbot. t Franklin and Dorcas were buried in Hancock, near to the burial-place of Knos Knight's family. Mrs. Abbot was a si-ster of Mrs. Knight. 20 298 GENEALOGY: ADAMS; ALCOCK. 6. PriscillaS m. Hatch. 7. Augustus''. 8. Sophia*, m. Solomon Spalding, author of a novel entitled, "The Manu- script Found" ; suggested by the opening of an Indian mound. It is claimed that this Action was the origin of the " Book of Mormon."* ASA ADAMS. Asa^ Adams was one of the early settlers; a member of the first board of selectmen, and constable in 1781. (See pp. 68 and 181.) He res. at No. "37"; ra. Olive, dau. of Jonathan Bennett. One child, Molly", was b. here Nov, 6, 1778, and one was buried here. (See p. 2A9.) His stay was probably of short duration. He rem. to "the great bend of the Susquehanna in Pennsylvania." EDWIN T. ADAMS. Edwin T.^ Adams, carpenter by trade, son of John-^ and Betsey (Atkins) Adams, was b. in Waterbury, Vt., Sept. 10, 1836; m. Jennie, dau. of Zenas Davis (q. v.), Dec. 24, 1872. When seven years old he came to H. to live with Hiram Whitteinore ; in 1872 he rem. to Antrim; is now the foreman of Goodell Co.'s saw-mill in Antrim. CHILD. 1. Sadie M.^, b. Oct. 17, 1873. ALCOCK. Judge Eobert^ Alcock was b. in London, Eng., where in early life he was engaged in mercantile business ; subsequently lie emigrated to this country, settling at Marblehead, Mass., thence he rem. to Weare, and after a short residence there settled in Deering; m. 1, Elizabeth Marong; m. 2, Elizabeth Currier. He represented the dis- trict of which H. was a part in 1781. ManseP (Robert^) m. Lucy Bradford. They had several children, two of whom, ManseP and Mark^, settled in H.f * There is some mistake in this statement, as Mr. Spalding d. in 1816. It is proha- ble that his wife was either Betsey or Anna, and perhaps there was no Sophia. Mr. Abbot's descendants are quite numerous. t A third Robert H.^, name changed to Otis, was a single man, and spent a portion of his last years in H. GENEALOGY : ALCOCK. 299 1. ManseF (ManseP, Robert^) was b. in Dcering, Fob. 29, 1788; m. June 10, 1809 ('?), Lucy, dau. of James and Eunice (Newton) Davis (q. v.), of H., b. Nov. 10, 1786 ; d. April 26, 1871. His name lirst ap- pears on the tax-list in 1809. He settled on the place marked "C. Otis"; was a farmer and shoe-maker. His shop was formerly the scliool- house in the village, built by Hugh Grimes, on the spot wliere D. Wildes now res. It was moved to Mr. Alcock's land, and now stands in the north-east corner of the farm buildings of Lewis W. Alcock. He not only taught his sons the shoe-maker's trade, but had several apprentices; d. Sept. 29, 1867. Children: — 2. Charles Bradford^ b. Dec. 18, 1810, was an excellent man; m. Sylvia Hall (q. v.), Nov. 28, 1835, and built the house marked " O. Fogg" in the village ; later settled in Claremont, where he d. May 22, 1852, and was buried here. His widow res. in the village at the house marked with her name. CHILD. 1. Georgianna Bartlett Jones (adopted), dau. of Abram and Susan (Long) Joues, b. ill Claremont, June 20, 183G; m. Franklin Jefferson Clement, (q. V.) 3. Lewis Warner^ b. Oct. 23, 1812; m. Aug. 31, 1837, Abigail Matthews, dau. of James and Abigail (Keith) Matthews, (q. v.) He is an enterprising farmer; res. on the homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Alcock celebrated their golden wedding. An excellent poem, writ- ten for the occasion by their nephew. Rev. J. L. Seward, was sub- sequently printed in the Peterboi'o' Transcript. CHILDRKN. 1. Frances Ami^ b. Oct. G, 1841 ; m. Oct. 4, 18GG, Charles Mason Sheldon. (q. V.) 2. Julia AbigaiF, b. Sept. G, 1843 ; m. Oct. 5, 1870, Luke Edward, sou of Stephen Carter and Hannah (Towne) Josliu, b. in Stoddard, April 25, 1842; res. inKeene; no children. 3. Charles Lewis^, b. April 4, 1847. Name changed to Otis. (q. v.) 4. Mark^ (ManseP, Robert^), name changed to Alcott, b. in Deer- ing, March 2, 1798; d. in Wilton, March 4, 1876; m. in Lexington, Mass., Nov. 27, 1827, Olive Walker, b. in Bedford, Oct. 28, 1805; d. in Stoneham, Mass., Jan. 26, 1885. (For res. see map.) Children : — 5. Olive Elizabeths b. June 23, 1829; d. July 10, 1829. 6. Alonzo'*, b. in Billerica, Mass., June 9, 1830; m. in Lowell, Jan. 1, 1864, Mrs. Aunah (Ingerson) Burtt, who d. in Epping, Feb. 16, 1875. Mr. Alcott's present res. is Rochester. 300 GENEALOGY: ALCOCK; AMES. 7. Abbie Carolines b. in Billerica, March 6, 1832; m. April 12, 1854, Samuel Bird, of Stoneham, Mass.; res. Stoneham. 8. Cyrus W.\ b. in Hancock, June 23, 1834; m. March 26, 1870, Caroline, dan. of Ira W. and Mary (Sinclair) Bickford, who was b. in Springfield, Mass., Aug. 14, 1848; she d. March 14, 1887; he res. in H. at the place marked " I. Wyman." CHILDREN. 1. Ernest L.s, b. H., Feb. 2, 1871. 2. Myron K.^, b. Stoneham, Oct. 5, 1872. 3. Elmer G.^, b. in H., March 13, 1882. 9. Lucinda A.*, b. in H., Aug. 4, 1842: m. in Reading, Mass., June 20, 1864, Luther F., son of Franklin and Lucy (Hosmer) Jones, who was b. in Woburn, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Fred Cyrus», b. in Woburn, Nov. 25, 1865 ; d. in Stoneham, Aug. 25, 1884. 2. Harry Hosmer^, b. in Stoneham, Jan. 6, 1868. 3. Luther », b. in Stoneham, July 29, 1872; d. Aug. 22, 1872. AMES. Three families of the name of Ames settled in H. It is not known that they were in any way connected, but it is probable that they belonged to branches of the same family. The family was in this country as early as 1656, and became quite numerous in Hollis. DAVID AMES. 1. David^ Ames, b. Oct. 14, 1752, came from Peterboro' about the year 1779, and settled on the place marked " 1 10."* (See p. 69.) He m. Margaret, dau. of Dea. Samuel and Janet (Morison) Mitchell, who was b. Aug. 14, 1751 ; d. May 27, 1822. He d. Sept. 24, 1834. Children : — 2. Jacob^ [9], b. May 20, 1776. 3. Jenny2 [20], b. July 6, 1778. 4. Ruth'-^ [25], b. Nov. 28, 1780. 5. Polly^ [33], b. Feb. 12, 1783. 6. David^ [34], b. Dec. 22, 1786. 7. Peggy-, b. Oct. 9, 1789; d. Aug. 28, 1793. 8. Jonathan^, b. April 13, 1796; d. March 30, 1814. * Mr. Ames went back to Peterboro' and came to H. a second time, Jan. 1, ITS therefore it is not certain that his first settlement was at " 110." GENEALOGY: AMES. 801 9. Jacob- [2] (David^), b. May 20, 1770 ; m. March 7, 1799, Melia, dau. of Joseph and Mittie (Cumraings) Symonds. (q. v.) Mr. Ames was a prominent man in the town ; was captain of the Artillery company for some six years ; was auctioneer in the town ; also a carpenter — built some of the best houses in the place, and employed a number of men. He and Mr, Kilburn, of Dublin, built the meeting-house now standing. He res. near the Knight mill for some time, then rem. to a place on the Plain, and from thence to the foot of the Sand hill to the place marked "O. W. Spaulding." After residing here a number of years, he moved to New Ipswich in 1823. In 1825 he fell from a building he was erect- ing, from the effects of which he d. about a week later (June 22d). Mrs. Ames d. Jan. 13, 1836. Children: — 10. Asa^, d. Sept. 4, 1800. 1.1. Oilman^ b. 1802; d. March 27, 1862; m. 1, Oct. % 1825, Ann Bacon, of H. (q. v.), who d. April 11, 1835; m. 2, Hannah Newell, of New Ipswich, who d. March 30, 1862. CHILDREN. 1. Elizabeth Ann*, b. July 8, 1826; m. 1, E. B. Simonds (q. v.) ; in. 2, Nov. 4, 1862, Hon. William W. Johnson, of New Ipswich; she d. Feb. 22, 1865. One child, William Edwin", b. Jan. 9, 18G5. 2. Sarah Jane*, b. 1828; m. Daniel P. Randall, of New Ipswich; she d. May, 1860. 3. Leonard*, d. young. 12. Amelia^ b. 1803 ; d. 1856; m. George Barr, of New Ipswich. 13. Lavinia^, b. Feb. 11, 1805; d. June 16, 1870; m. 1, June 2, 1835, Ephraim Whiting Blood, of Temple, who d. Dec. 29, 1837 ; m. 2, Sampson Fletcher, of New Ipswich, in 1841 or 1842. CHILD. 1. Heury Ames*, b. June 7, 1836, was graduated at Dartmouth college in 1857; delivered the Centennial address at Temple, Oct. 7, 1858, and prepared a history of the town. For the past twenty years he has been in the State department at Washington, D. C. 14. Jacob^ b. Sept. 7, 1806; m. 1, March 14, 1833, Rhoda Col- burn, of Dracut, Mass., who d. May 1, 1880; ra. 2, Oct. 14, 1880, Mrs. Lucy Ann Keyes, of New Ipswich, who was b. in Peterboro', Jan. 4. 1829; res. Lowell, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Romanzo*, b. in Dracut, Sept. 21, 1833; d. in Lowell, Oct. 2, 1852. 2. Gilbert*, b. in Dracut, Aug. 28, 1835; d. in Dracut, Sept. 15, 1836. 302 GENEALOGY : AMES. 3. Jacobs b. in Dracut, July U, 1837; tl. in Dracut, Dec. 15. 1841. 4. Cllal•les^ b. iu Dracut. June 4, 1839 ; d. in Lowell, June 20, 1857. 5. Everline Aurelia*, b. in Dracut, Sept. 3, 1841 ; d. in Lowell, June 28, 1852. 15. Winslow^ b. 1808; ra. 1, Sept. 10, 1835, Lucy R., dau. of Elisha Barrett, of Mason, who d. Oct. 31, 1838; ra. 2, Sept. 11, 1839, Harriet, dau. of James H. Wood, of Mason, who was b. March 14, 1816; d. Dec. 2, 1881. Mr. Ames res. many years in Nashua. In 1860 he rem. to Jersey City, where he remained fifteen years, and then rem. to Montclair, N". J., where he now res. Is engaged with his son in the iron business, their works being in Jersey City. CHILD. 1. James H.*, b. April 23, 1841 ; m. Lucia, dau. of W. W. Pratt, of Jersey City, who was b. Oct. 13, 1845. Children: CI), William Winslow^, b. Oct. 27, 1865; (2), Harriet Elizabeth^, b. March 26, 1869; (3), •Lucias, b. May 31, 1874; (4), Mary Emma^, b. May 4, 1876; (5), Cornelias, b. May 26, 1877; (6), Alice^, b. March 4, 1879; (7), James Wood^, b. June 25, 1880; (8), Alfredic Smithy b. Aug 24, 1883. 16. Lucy Matilda^ b. 1811 ; d. Aug. 29, 1817. 1*7. John^, b. Sept. 15, 1815; res. Warren, Mass.; in early life a tanner and currier, subsequently a farmer; m. 1, Oct. 12, 1843, Sarah T., dau. of Luke N. and Mary Perry, of Worcester; m. 2, Jan. 23, 1859, Cynthia, dau. of Liberty and Kachel Eice, of Brookfield, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Lavinia*, b. July 18, 1844; res. Warren. 2. John-i, b. Dec. 1, 1845: res. California. 3. Leonard Herbert^ b. April 4, 1848 ; d. Sept. 9, 1850 4. Sarah Emma-i, b. Eeb. 19, 1850; m. Edward L. Foskit, of Warren. Children: (1), Mabel Gertrude^; (2), Ralph Ames^. 5. Helen Gertrude*, b. July 14, 1853 ; d. May 4, 1872. 6. Carrie Emeline*, b. Oct. 29, 1860. 18. George Leonard^ b. 1819; d. Sept. 12, 1838. 19. Aretusha3,.b. Feb. 1822; d. in infancy. 30. Jenny2 [3] (David^), b. July 6, 1778 ; d. Sept. 10, 1865; m. May 30, 1798, Andrew Miller, of Peterboro', who d. April 27, 1848, aged 75 years. Children : — 31. William^, b. Sept. 13, 1799; m. Aug. 24, 1824, Mary Gray. He d. Dec. 29, 1848. CHILD. 1. Mary Jaue^ b. Aug. 13, 1831 ; d. Jan. 13, 1852 ; m. A. C. B. Phelps, (lENEALOGY : AMES. 303 as. Marks, I, ;^ov^ 10, 1809; d. April 9, 1874; m. 1, Abby A. Ab- bot ; ra. 2, Susanna S. Pierce. His early life was spent on the thrm. His educational advantages were limited. At the age of eighteen he attended for one or two terms an academy, taught school a few niontlis, and then went to Lowell to learn the printer's trade. He began his editorial labors in Peterboro', at the age of twenty-three, but soon afterwards took charge of a weekly paper at Fitchburg, Mass. ; was appointed postmaster of Fitchburg ; rem. to Albany in 1834; he was engaged in wood and copper engraving for a term of years in Albany and Rochester. In 1848 lie rem. to Racine, Wis., where he published the Wisconsin Farmer until 1854. In 1862 he started the Homestead in Des Moines, la. In 1870 he established a monthly journal called the Westerii Pomologist. His reputation as an editor, and as a practical horticulturist, was of the highest order. We make use of the following extract from the Daily iState Register of Iowa: "It will suffice, perhaps, to say that for the home of liis later years, for the state of Iowa, in whose development he took such an interest, he has done ranch, both in journalism and in the practical field of horticulture and agriculture. ... He has left his enduring monument on tliousands of Iowa farms and Iowa homes; and under the broad, kind shelter of trees, and orchards, and groves that his hands or advice helped to plant, and helped to make successful verities, a grateful people will, for long years to come, talk kindly of the name of Mark Miller, and treasure grate- fully his memory. He left the world much better for his having lived in it. . . . The remains were laid at rest with the head resting at the foot of a favorite apple-tree. . . . There, sur- rounded by the objects that he loved, and in a place made beauti- ful and attractive, let him sleep." He left five children, four sons and one daughter. Two of his sons res. near Palatka, Fla., the others in Des Moines. 23. Dr. Luke^ b. Aug. 18, 1815; m. 1, Abby D. Lovell, who d. Sejit. 12, 1865; m. 2, Hannah Dane, of Peterboro'. He was educated to be a practical printer; subsequently he attended the academy at Hancock, where he prepared himself to enter Nor- wich university, from which institution he was graduated in 1844. He took his medical degree at Woodstock, Vt., in 1844. He represented Peterboro' in the legislature in 1845 and 1846. He settled as a physician in Troy; rem. to Chatfield, Minn., in 1857. He was eminently successful as a physician, also acquired much 804 GENEALOGY: AMES. reputation as a surgeon ; was state senator in Minnesota eight suc- cessive years, beginning in 1 862 ; was appointed by the governor state agent, to look after the sick and wounded soldiers of Minne- sota, in 1864; was one of the board of trustees of an insane asy- lum ; also held important offices in the Northern Minnesota rail- road ; d, . CHILDRKX. 1. Luke LovelH, b. May 7, 1849. 2. Abby*, b. Nov. 28, 1852. 34. John^, b. March 30, 1822; m. Harriet L. Brayton. He d. Nov. 26, 1863; res. Rochester, N. Y. He first learned the cabinet trade, but afterwards devoted himself to engraving on wood and copper; was highly respected. CHILD. 1. Andrews b. iu 1851 ; d. Juue 12, 1874. 35. Ruth- [4] (David^), b. Nov. 28, 1780; d. Sept. 24,1815; m. Dec. 1799, William Miller, of Peterboro'. Children: — 36. SamueP, b. March 26, 1800 ; d. June 30, 1872 ; res. Pep- perell, Mass.; m. Oct. 16, 1825, Sarah Blood. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah E^. 2. Mary Frances*. 3. Martha*. 4. Louise*. 21. David^ b. May 12, 1802; res. Pepperell; m. 1, Nov. 28, 1836, Mary Ames, of Pepperell, who d. April 1, 1856 ; m. 2, June 10, 1857, Rebecca Colburn, of Nashua. CHILDREN. 1. William A.\ h. July 20, 1838. 2. Thirza Jane*, b. Sept. 4, 1841. 3. Elijah A.*, b. Aug. 10, 1846. 38. Stephen^ b. June 13, 1804; d. Oct. 18, 1873; res. Cam- bridge, Mass.; ni. Eliza Beaverstock, who d. April 10, 1858. Three children. 39. Sallys b. April 12, 1806; d. Feb. 15, 1852; ni. Moses Wilkins. 30. John«, b. April 20, 1808 ; d. July 19, 1811. 31. Jacob^, b. May 27, 1811; res. Pepperell; ni, Caroline Williams. CHILDREN. 1. Charles H*. 2. Ellen A.*, m. A. F. Minor. 33. Ruth^ b. April 24, 1814: d. Aug. 5, 1836. GENEALOGY : AMES. 305 33. Polly- [5] (David^), b. Feb. 12, 1783; m. March 3, 18(il, Asaliel Cammings. (q, v.) 34. David- [6] (David^), b. Dec. 22, 1786; m. July 23, 1812, Sally Hardy, of Nelson, who was b. Dec. 8, 1791 ; settled first at Hoosic Falls, N". Y., rem. to H., in 1814, settled on the homestead, rem. to Franklin Falls, about the year 1823, and from thence to Cameron, Steuben county, N. Y., and in 1835, to Chautauqua county, N. Y., where he d. June 3, 1848; Mrs. Ames d. Nov. 28, 1879. Mr. Ames was appointed deputy-sheriff in 1815; was influ- ential in town affairs, and an earnest abolitionist in the latter part of his life; a member of the Congregationalist church, and a man much respected and esteemed. Children: — 35. Julia M.^ b. at Hoosic Falls, Sept. 13, 1813 ; m. Barney H. Elson ; six childi-en, three of whom are living (1886); ten grandchildren : res. Charlotte, Chautauqua county, N. Y. 36. Jonathan MitchelF, b. in H., Feb. 25, 1815; d. in Sinclair- ville,N. Y., Aug. 16, 1885; m. 1, in 1836, Adeline Butler; m. 2, Sept. 15, 1861, Mrs. Caroline A. Russell; served in the war of the Rebellion, nine months in the Worcester light infantry (51st regt.. Mass, vols.); re-enlisted in the 2d regt., Mass. heavy artillery, and served until close of the war. CHILDREN. 1. Calista^, m. Lekind Kirk, who was a soldier and d. in the service. 2. Edwin H.^ was a member of a New York regt., and d. in tlie service. 3. George .i.*, b in Brookfield, Mass., Julj^ 15, 1863. 4. Edwin H.-*, b. in Riudge, Jan. 1, 18(57. 37. David H.% b. in H., May 24, 1817; m. Dec. 28, 1839, Clarissa A. Elson, who was b. in Batavia, Genesee county, N. Y. ; res. Cassadago, Chautauqua county, N. Y. CHILDREN. 1. Daniel E.^ b. Oct. 14, 1840; m. Jan. 1, 1868, Clementina Hart: res. Elli- cottville, Catteraugus county, N. Y. ; five children. He was a meni» ber of Co. F., 154th regt. N. Y. vols. : enlisted Aug. 2, 1862, and served until the close of the war. 2. Homer A.^ b. July 3, 1842; m. April 28, 1872, Maria S. Darrovv ; one dan. : res. Beloit, Mitchel county, Kan. He served in the same regt. and for the same term with his brother (above) ; was lieuten- ant, and afterwards brevetted captain by Gov. R. E. Fenton, for bravery. 3. Adeline A.\ b. Oct. 11, 1844; m. Jan. 1, 1868, Thomas H. Hart; res. Beloit, Mitchel county, Kan. ; two sons. 306 GENEALOGY: AMES. 4. Jonathan M.*, b. Sept. 1, 1846; m. May, 1868, Sylvia Tarbox ; res Char- lotte, Chautauqua county, on the old homestead ; three sons and one daughter. He enlisted in 1865 ; was in the war about six weeks before it closed ; was the last man who enlisted from his district. 5-. Charles Q.*, b. Oct. 31, 1850; d. Feb. 20, 1865. 6. Mary A.*, b. Jan. 6, 1856; m. Oct. 20, 1879, William Putnam, m. d. ; res. Smith's mills, Chautauqua county; one son and one daughter. 38. Sarah 8.% b. in H., March 10, 1819; m. William H. Fox ; res. Sinclairville; si.x; children; two living. 39. Edwin H.^ b. in H., Jan. 23, 1831, was killed by a horse in 1849. 40. Elizabeth A.^, b in H., Dec. 15, 1823; ni. Morgan L. Rice ; six children ; she d. in Arkwright, N. Y., March 3, 1874. 41. Margaret M.^ b. at Franklin, Sei)t. 28, 1825; in. Hon. Henry C. Lake ; two danghters and one son, Clarence H.*, who was elected sheriff of Chautanqua county, for three years, in March, 1885. 43. Henry Q.^, b. in Cameron, Steuben county, May 28, 1828; ui. Ellen Goodridge ; three children; two living; res. Brooklyn, N. Y. He taught school eleven winters ; was school commissioner of the first district of Chautauqua county, from 1873-76 ; superior justice of the peace, etc. Is at the present time an assistant custom- house weigher at the port of New York. SAMUEL AMES. 1. SamueP Ames w^as b. in 1731. The place of his birth and his res., previous to his coming to town, are unknown ; he settled at No. "90"; his saw- and grist-mill was one of the first in town, probably the first grist-mill (see p. 82); he settled here not far from 1780, and remained some seventeen or eighteen years. His name appears on the tax-list for the last time in 1797. At that time he was taxed for one cow, three young cattle, forty-five acres of land, and one mill. He was town treasurer in 1782. He was a surveyor (see p. 90), and he and his sons took quite a prominent part in the affairs of the town ; ra. 1, Sarah Ball, who d. in H., May 17, 1790, aged 51 ; m. 2, Dec. 15, 1793, Lusaney Henry, of Amherst. He d. in Cav- endish, Vt., July 21, 1808. Children : — 2. Phineas-, a carpenter, settled on the })lace marked "G. Hay- ward"; was a member of the board of selectmen in 1781-2; m. GKNEALOGY : AMES. 807 Moliitable Jowett, of IloUis, May 12, 1785; rem. about 1795 or 1796, to Saiigerville, jNIc, of which place he was the first settler. CHILDKEX. 1. DauieF. 2. SamueF. 3. Charles^. 4. Jolin^. 5. Nathaniel'*. G. Sally-^. 7. Fhiiieas-J. 8. Mehitablc''. 9. Betsey-'. 3. Edmund-, b. in 1759, was constable in 1782; d. in Mont- pelier, Vt., Oct. 16, 1816. 4. Isabel-, b. in 1763; m. 1, May, 1792, Dea. Robert Smith, of Peterboro', who d. Dec. 31, 1795; ni. 2, Shubael Hard, of Lempster; she d. Aug. 1847. CHILDREN. 1. Dr. Jesse-5, b. March, 1793; d. July, 1833; m. Eliza, dau. of Jonathan Bailey, of Charlestown, Mass. He graduated at Dartmouth college in 1814, and at Harvard medical school iu 1819; was appointed pro- fessor of aiiatom\' aud surgery in the Ohio medical college iu Cin- cinnati, which positiou he continued to hold until his death. He became eminent as a surgeon, standing at the very head of his pro- fession in the western states.* Children: (1), James Bailey*, b. Feb. 3, 1823; d. May 11, 1830. (2), Isabellas b. Feb. 11, 1825; d. Feb. 11, 1825. (3), John Gordons b. Feb. 11, 1825; d. Feb. 20, 1825. (4), Isabella Elizabeths b. May 7, 182G ; d. Feb. 14, 1830. (5), IsmeniaS b. March 11, 1828; d. Aug. (!, 1829. (6), Mary Eliza- beth*, b. March 7, 1830; ra. John R. Wright, of Cincinnati; a capi- talist; nine children. (7), Jesse-*, b. March 20, 1833; d. May 20, 1837. 2. Stephen-S b. March, 1793; res. in Buffalo. N. Y. ; had three wives; d. iu 1SG7. 3. Robert's b- Aug. 8, 1^75 ; settled in Centreville, Miss. ; m. Nancy Nes- mith, Nov. 1818; rem. to Simmesport, La., where he owned and carried on a plantation. By her second marriage, IsabeP had two children : Smith^, Justus^. 5. Eleazer-, b. in 1765; m. Polly, dau. of Joel and Mary (Foster) Russell, Sept. 11, 1788. The earliest marriage recorded in town. (See p. 208.) Settled on the place marked " R. Emerson." His name appears on the tax-list for the last time in 1790 ; d. in Canada, in 1809. 6. Ruth-, b. in 1767; m. Dec. 30, 1792, Daniel Merrill, of Shel- burne, who subsequently rem. to H. (q. v.) 7. Sally-, b. May 6, 1769 ; d. in Cavendish, Vt., May 16, 1S33 ; m. Dec. 31, 1791, James Smith, of Cavendish (l)rother of Kobert Smith, * See Smith's History of Peterboro'. 308 GENEALOGY : AMES. mentioned above). Mr. Smith settled in Cavendish in 1790, was highly respected, and held various offices of trust and honor ; was justice of the peace many years, and a member of the Vermont legislature for thirteen successive years. CHILDREN. 1. Sallys, b. Sept. 1, 1795; d. 1842; m. May 31, 1819, James Walker, of Peterboro'. He was a lawyer and represented Peterboro' in the New Hampshire legislature. Children: (1), James S.^, b. July 25, 1820; d. Aug. 20, 1840. (2), GeorgeS b. April 1, 1824; graduated at Dartmouth college iu 1842; is a lawyer; m. Oct. 24, 1849, Sarah Dwight Bliss, of Springfield, Mass. He was a member of the Mass. senate in 1857 and 1858, and of the Mass. house of representatives in 1868 ; bank commissioner from 1860 to 1864 ; px'esident of the Third National bank, Springfield, from 1865 to 1872; went to Europe as agent of the Treasury department of the United States, in 1865, and in 1880, was appointed United States Vice-consul at Paris. Children: (a), Louisa Dwight^, b. Nov. 8, 1850. (6), James S ^, b. May 20, 1854. (c), Arthur^, b. May 12, 1857; d. Feb. 8, 1858. (d), Philips, i5. juue 29, 1859. (e), Mary Bliss^, b. Nov. 29, 1861 ; d. Sept. 2, 1869. (/), Ariana S.^ b. July 23, 1868. (3), Ariana*, b. Nov. 8, 1829; m. Aug. 28, 1854, Frank B. Sanborn; she d. Aug. 31, 1854. 2. Jamess, b. Nov. 13, 1797; d. Feb. 18, 1842; m. Sept. 9, 1823, Betsey L. Brown, of Plymouth, Vt., who d. May 11, 1841 ; settled in Cavendish ; represented that town in the Vermont legislature; rem. in May, 1833, to Schoolcraft, Mich. Children: (1), James'', b. Sept. 4, 1824; d. in Moro, 111., April 13, 1876. (2), Betsey*, b. Jan. 30, 1826; m. April 20, 1845, Norman C. Bigelow. Children: (a), Frank Landor^; (5), Sarah IsabeP. (3), Sarah*, b. Jan. 22, 1828; m. Feb. 13, 1856, Willard C. Flagg; res. Moro, 111. Children: (a), Bessie^; (6), Jennie^; (c), Belle^; (d), Mary W."; (e), Willard G.^; (/), Nor- man G^ (4), Harrietts b. Feb. 20, 1830; d. April 24, 1860. (5), Marcia*, b. Aug. 5, 1831; m. Oct. 24, 1850, Dr. N D. Thomas; res. Little Prairie Roude, Cass county, Mich. Children: («), Marcus Sraith^; (ft), Jessie"; (c), Willard Louis^; (d), Lillian^; (e), Isabel; (/), Mays. (6)^ Isabel*, b. Feb. 24, 1833; d. July 13, 1863. (7), William*, b. April 19, 1837 ; d. April 26, 1856. 3. William", b. July 31, 1800; m. 1, Oct. 6, 1828, Rhoda Bates, of Caven- dish, who d. Aug. 8, 1844; m. 2, Aug. 20, 1845, Mrs. Isabella Page, dau. of John Proctor. Has represented Cavendish in the Ver- mont legislature, and at one time was extensively engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods at Proctorsville. Children: (1), Rhoda*, b. March 7, 1830; m. F. Rice; res. Boston. Children: (a), Frances MaryS; (ft), Ariana Smith*. (2), William Addison*, b. March 12, 1852; d. March 2, 1858. (3), Ellen Elizabeth*, b. Nov. 22, 1856. (4), William*, b. Nov. 19, 1860. GENEALOGY: AMES; ANDKRSON; ANTHONY. 309 Joseph Addisous, b. March 31, 180G ; d. Fob. 28, 1851; in. Oct. 8. 1835, Sarah M. Proctor. Children: (1), John Proctor^, b. July 24, 1837. (2), Georges b. Dec. 19, 1840; d. Jan. 10, 1841. (3), SarahS b. May 30, 1842; d. Sept. 7, 1857. (4), Joseph Addison^, b. Nov. 15, 1844; d. April 2, 1847. (5), Franklin+, b. March 27, 1848; d. Jan. 11, 1850. John-', b. Aug. 31, 1812; m. Feb. 25, 1836, Nancy Willard, who d. April 20, 1839; res. St. Joseph, Mich. One child, Sally AnnS b. Dec. 7, 1836; m. 1858, Adolphus Hewitt. One child, Mary Louisa''. 8. Hannah'-,* m. Thomas (?) Morrison ; several children. 9. Lydia"-, b. in 1774; m. Samuel Gordon, (q. v.) 10. Betsey-, b. in 1776; d. Aug. 11, 1809; m. Proctor. JACOB AMES. Jacob^ Ames and Elizabeth, his wife, were the first settlers at the place marked "J. Duncan," on Norway hill. His name appears in the tax-list of 1786, CHILDREN'. 1. Sarah P.-, b. Sept. 29, 1782. 2. Elizabetli-, b. Feb. 5, 1784. ANDERSON. George^ son of James and Margaret (Davidson) Anderson, was b. in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. A blacksmith and machinist; came to America in 1880; settled first in Quincy, Mass., and came to H. and purchased the A. N. Clark place in 1884; rem. to Bennington in the fall of 1887. He m. in Boston, Mass., Sept. 27, 1880, Annie, dau. of William and Annie (Mcintosh) Gibson, of Aberdeenshire. CHILDREN. 1. John W.-, b. in Quincy, Sept. 11, 1881. 2. Rachel G.2, b. in Quincy, Aug. 23, 1883. 3. Arthur G.^, b. in H , Sept. 23, 1885. 4. A son b. in Bennington, Jan. 16, 1888. ANTHONY. John^ Anthony, whose ancestors came from England about the year 1634, was b. in Bristol, R. I., March 1, 1761; m. 1, Rhoda * It is not certain that this name appears in its proper i)lace. 310 GENEALOGY: ANTHONY. Hopkins, dau. of the celebrated Samuel Hopkins, d. d,, of New- port, R. I.; after the death of his wife he emigrated to Billemeade (now Lyndon), Vt., where he m. 2, Susan Gaboon. 1. Marcus Aurelius^ (Jobn^), was b. in Lyndon, April 23, 1801 ; at the age of fifteen years, he was apprenticed to Captain Witt, a black- smith, at Woodstock Green, Vt. A few years later he came to " Flan- cock Factory," and worked for a time with Benjamin Whittemore ; m. Aug. 16, 1825, Cynthia, dau. of John and Betsey (Hall) Cum- mings (q. v.); rem. to Nashua, he worked for the Nashua Mfg. Co.; subsequently he returned to H. and at different periods owned and occupied sevei-al places. His last residence was the Asahel Cum- mings place, where he d. Sept. 28, 1864. Mrs. Anthony after the death of husband rem. to the village; she d. March 29, 1875, aged 68 years. Children : — 3. Albert A.^, b. in Nashua, Nov. 12, 1826; m. Sept. 15, 1853, Sarah Townsend, of Marlboro', N. H, He was from his boyhood a sufferer from spinal disease, but he worked patiently and cheer- fully at his occupation as a harness-maker in H., until within a few weeks of his death; d. July 29, 1873; res. house in village marked "Mrs. Priest." CHILD. 1. Aclella 0.\ b. Aug. 12, 1854; m. Dec. 23, 1874, Elmer J. Gutterson, of Milford. Children: (1), Ediths, b. i„ Milford, Oct. 7, 1875. (2), Katie^, b. iu Milford, Nov. 9, 1877. (3), Florence^ b. in Pepperell, Mass., Jau. 31, 1880. (4), Arthur^, b. iu Pepperell, Juue 11, 1882. 3. John A.«, b. in H., Nov. 25, 1829 ; d. June 11, 1833. 4. William C.^ b. in H., Nov. 18, 1831; d. in Lowell, Mass., May 8, 1840. 5. Maria C.^ b. in H., Sept. 27, 1834; m. Dec. 16, 1865, John A. Wheeler, of Milford ; res. Milford, where they are in trade. 6. Harriet M.^ b. in H., Jan. 6, 1837; m. April 14, 1864, Allen Tolman, of Nelson. He d. in Nelson, May 10, 1874, but was buried in H. Mrs. Tolman res. in Milford. 7. A daughter, b. March 27, 1839; d. March 27, 1839. 8. Julia E.^ b. in H., Sept. 13, 1842; d. in Milford, July 7, 1883. 9. Mark M.\ b. in H., April 15, 1846; d. in H., Aug. 10, 1846. The four children of M. A. Anthony, who reached the years of maturity, were educated at the High school in H. GENEALOGY : ARCHIBALD; AUSTIN. 311 ARCHIBALD. 1. Rev. Ilenry^ Arcliibald, son of John and Barbara Arcliibald, was b. at Muselburpjh, Scotland, Aug. 14, 1786; m. at East Haddarn, Conn., March 5, IS'iO, Rebecca, dau. of Thomas and Rebecca Mar- sliall, who was b. at East Haddarn, Jan. 20, 1787, and d. at Bristol, Vt., Aug. 1869. He d. at Mount Holly, Vt., Dec. 4, 1859. Mr. Archibald was ordained in 1822. He was pastor of the Baptist church in H., in 1846-7, and res. at the place marked "J. Mathews." 2, Rev. Thomas Henry^ (Rev. Henry^) was b. in Killingworth, Conn., Oct. 2, 1821; ordained at Concord, IST, H., March 3, 1847; m. March 3, 1847, Susan W., dau. of Dea. Samuel and Margaret S, Tuck, who was b. in Dorchester, Aug. 8, 1823; was graduated at the New Hampton institute in 1845, and was lady principal of the H. "Lit. ifc Sci." institution in 1846. CUIXDREX. 1. Eev. Samuel Heury-^. 2. Wilbertbrce Erving^. 3. Frank Cary'^. 4. Susan Elizabeth^. ERASTUS AUSTIIV. 1. Erastus^ Austin was b. in Shorehara, Vt., in 1814; spent his childhood with John Gates, of Brookline, Vt.; was a sailor in early life, and came to H. in 1859 ; has res. there most of the time since that date; res. on the place marked "J. Ball"; m. 1, Lucindy, dau. of William Howard, of Stoddard, who d. in New Ipswich, Jan. 1849; m. 2, Harriet (Gould) Dunbar, widow of the late James M. Dunbar. CHILD. 1. Lucinda Ella', d. in New Ipswich, at the age of nine years. GEORGE L. AND IDA W. AUSTIN. Luther- Austin (Luther^) was b. in Hollis; m. Mary Nichols, of Concord, and d. in Concord ; his widow m. 2, Nathaniel Coggin, (q. v.), and rem. to H. 1, George L.^ (Luther-, Luther^) was b. Sept. 25, 1849; m. July 4, 1873, Ellen F., dau. of Charles and Lois (Due) Hart; res. on place marked "R. Rice." CHILDREN. 1. William^, b. Aug. 12, 1874. 2. Ida^ d. in infancy. 3. Frank W.*, b. Nov. 20, 1870. 2. Ida W.^ m. William Davis; res. Concord. One child, Graced 312 GENEALOGY: AUSTIN; AVERIL; BACON. JONATHAN AUSTIN. Jonathan^ Austin was a res. of Brattleboro', Vt. William D.- (Jonathan^) res. Charlestown, Mass.; m. Mary Jane Anderson. 1. William O.^ (William D.^, Jonathan^) was b. in Charlestown, Mass., Nov. 22, 1854; m. Rachel W., dau. of Josiah and Wilhel- mina Ordaway Osgood. He engaged for a time in the manu- facture of furniture in Hudson and Nashua. Bought a saw-mill in Londonderry in 1882, and a portable steam saw-mill in 1888; has operated it in Hollis, Stoddard, Hancock, and Wilton. He played on a cornet in the Nashua Cornet band, for nine years ; was leader of Hudson band for two years, and is now leader of Norway Cornet band in Hancock; came to H. in Feb. 1885; res. place marked «C. P. Parkhurst." CHILDREN. 1. Alice Mays b. Feb. 8, 1878. 2. Charles 0.\ b. June 12, 1879. AVERIL. Trask W. Averil came to H. from Mount Vernon in 1873, to the place marked " E, Tyrrell"; later res. for a time at village; house marked "M. Parker." He was a great hunter and fisher, and rem. about 1877 to Manchester. We have no record of his family. BACON. 1. Jeremiah^ Bacon came from Washington to H. not far from the beginning of 1801. The historian of Washington, to whom we are much indebted, informs us that he was in Wasliington as early as 1785, and that he was one of the selectmen of Washington in 1800. He m. 1, Betsey Davis, who d. Aug. 12, 1799; m. 2, Dec. 11, 1800, Mrs. Eunice Davis, of H. His res. in H. was on the James Davis homestead, where he d., May 2, 1816, aged 62. Children: — 2. Jeremiah'^ b. May 2, 1786 ; m. April 26, 1804, Betsey, dau. of James and Eunice Davis; d. in Unadilla, N. Y., Feb. 5, 1843. His wife d. Sept. 4, 1845. CHILDREN. 1. PersisS m. Orin Burris ; she d. in St. Clair county, Mich., aged 62. Chil- dren, Malifa^ and Monroe^. GENEALOGY: BACON. 313 2. Sophias, d., aged 29. 3. Euuice», d. March, 1881, aged 70. 4. Lucinda^, b. Feb. 28, 1818; m. Dec. 1840, Wheeler Webb, who d. May 25, 1849. Children : (1), Mary FA, b. April 30, 1845. (2), James K.S b. April 9, 1847. {S), Wheeler B.S b. Dec. 1, 1849 ; d. Sept. 20, 1868. 5. Betseys, b. Sept. 1820; m. William Card, who d. at New Lisbon, Sept. 1878. One child, Peter^. 3. Thomas W.-, b. Dec. 10, 1787. 4. Willard-, b. Aug. 14, 1789; m. Sibyl, tlau. of Samuel and Susanna (Laughton) Gates, of H. He d. in Washington, Sept. 22, 1818; she d. in H., May 21, 1822. 5. Whiting-, b. May 27, 1791 ; m. 1, Sept. 19, 1815, Lydia Davis, who d. Sept. 16, 1830 ; m. 2, Jan. 2, 1832, Sally Cogwin, who d. June 10, 1855. He d. Aug. 17, 1877. He was a soldier in the war of 1812-14; a farmer; res. in Unadilla, N. Y., Waukegan, 111., and Wisconsin. CHILDREN. 1. J. Whitings, b. Nov. 27, 181G. 2. Samuel Davis^, b. June 1, 1818 ; m. Sept. 23, 1856, Sophia Ann Van Dyke. He is a farmer and tanner; res. Unadilla, N. Y. Children : (1), Mary S.\ h. Dec. 9, 1858. (2), Cornelia L.^ b. July 23, 1865. 3. Denniss, b. Jan. 11, 1820. 8. NancyS, b. Jan. 29, 1833. 4. Frauklius, b. May 13, 1822. 9. Persist b. Dec. 9, 1834. 5. Lydia A.s, b. July 17, 1824. 10. Willards, b. March 23, 1837. 6. Eliza R.3, b. July 23, 1826. 11. John G.s, b. Feb. 12, 1840. 7. Delia M.s, b. Sept. 5, 1830. All b. in Unadilla, with the exception of John G., who was b. in Waukegan, 111. 6. Samuel-, b. April 25, 1793; m. 1, June 3, 1818, Nancy Fair- banks, who d. June 25, 1824; m. 2, May 2, 1826, Mrs. Alma E. Tyler, who d. Aug. 15, 1879. He was a farmer; res. Harvard, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. N. Marias, 5. j^iy 3^ jgig. (j. Jan. 3, 1884. 2. Sophia A.s, b. Dec. 30, 1820; d. Oct. 28, 1880. 3. Sarah F.s, b. July 16, 1822 ; res. Londonville, N. Y. 4. Lucia H.s, b. Jan. 31, 1827; d. March 11, 1857. 5. Samuel NewtonS, b. Jan. 25, 1829; m., Feb. 13, 1855, Sarah E. Harlow, of Lawrence, Mass. ; res. Londonville, N. Y. ; manufacturer of cof- fee and spices, and wholesale dealer in grocers' sundries. Children : (1), Emma M.^ b. Sept. 6, 1858. (2), George N.^ b. May 24, 1860. (3), Allen H.*, b. Feb. 13, 1864. 6. Joseph A.s, b. Nov. 4, 1835; m. Jan. 25, 1870, Cornelia B. Chase. He d. Feb. 20, 1875. 21 314 GENEALOGY: BACON; BAGLEY; BAILEY. 7. Hezekiah-, b. July 2, 1797; m. Oct. 17, 1820, Mary George. He was a farmer; res. in Washington, Harvard, Mass., and Newton, Mass.; d. May 9, 1864; his wife d. Oct. 10, 1836. CHILDREN. 1. Mary A.^, b. June 27, 1822. 2. Lyclia L.3, b. Oct. 1, 1823. 3. Jeremiah Willard^, b. April 7, 1826 ; m. Nov. 26, 1857, Caroline E. Mitch- ell; res. Harvard, Mass.; a glove maker. One child, Lizzie C.'', b. July 30, 1862. 8. Ann E.^, b. in H.; m. Gilman Ames. (q. v.) 9. Newton^, m. and res. in Boston many years, afterward rem. to Weston, Mass., where he d. BAGLEY. 1. David"^ Bagley, son of Jonathan^ and Sally (Goodwin) Bag- ley, was b. in Bradford in 1797 ; m. Susan Hart, who was b. in Hop- kin ton in 1792; res. in Bradford until 1847, when they rem. to H. ; res. on the Major Brooks place, and at place marked "J. H."; later rem. to Greenfield, and thence to East Harrisville; rem. to Washing- ton in 1856, where he d. in 1873; she d. in 1870. Children, all b. in Bradford: — 3. David F.^, res. Bradford ; m. Mahala C. Cheney, of Warner. CHILDREN. Orlando T.'*, Betsey F.*, David C.*, Susan*, HepseyS Mary F.* ; d. 3. Jason^, res. Nashua ; m. Martha Swazey, of Hill. CHILDREN. Jenny F.* ; Abbie^ d. ; Lora E.*. 4. Aratus K.^, d. in Washington in 1870. 5. Sarah G.^ m. Horace W. Clyde, (q. v.) BAILEY. 1. John^ Bailey was b. in Packersfield (now Nelson), July 7, 1782; d. Aug. 10, 1859, in Monroe; m. Polly Cobb, who was b. May 28, 1781; d. Sept. 1862, in Ashburnham, Mass. They settled at No. "21." How long they remained we do not know, but they must have rem. as early as 1840. Children: — 2. Lydia^, b. May 21, 1804; m. Ira Cummings. (q. v.) V . ^^ J GENEALOGY r^}t««¥flBAKER. 315 3. Stephen^, b. March 10, 18U6; d. May, 1883. 4. Polly-, b. Oct. 4, 1808; d. Aug. 18, 1813. 5. SamueP, b. Nov. 13, 1810; d. Aug. 19, 1813. 6. Rebecca-, b. July 22, 1812; m. John F. Hale, of Rindge, who d. July 22, 1881 ; she d. March, 1882. CHILDKEN. 1. CIementiue■^ in. Albert Brooks, of New Ipswich. Children, George H.* aud Oliver N.*. 2. Martha-^, m. George G. Rice, of East Rindge. Children, George H.*, d. young, and Harris H.*. 7. Mary^ b. Jan. 23, 1815 ; m. Thomas Bartlett. (q. v.) 8. Samuel Preston-, b, June 8, 1821; m. Ann E. Phelps; res. in Manchester; d. June 30, 1887. Two children: George A.^ and a dau. who d. young. DR. JOHN BAKER. After Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga five hundred of his sol- diers were exchanged for an equal number of Americans and ordered back to England. They were to march to New York, but only one hundred ever reached tliat city, three hundred having deserted the first night, and one hundred the second. Joseph^ Baker was one of the first number, preferring to remain in this country rather than to return to his home in England. He settled in Princeton, Mass., where he married Lavina Keyes. His oldest son was 1. Dr. John-, b. in Princeton, Dec. 22, 1783. In his youth he assisted his father on the farm, but he early developed a taste for books and study. After jiursuing his studies as far as he could at the schools in Princeton, he came to H. and took up a course of classical study with Rev. Reed Paige, teaching school in the winter to help defray his expenses, his father being able to render him little assistance. He studied medicine with Dr. Peter Tuttle. He re- mained in H. a short time after completing his course, then went to Boylston, Mass., where he remained about a year. He was then in- vited to go to Marlboro', Mass., which invitation he accepted in the spring of 1812. He res. in Marlboro' until the close of his life. He d. from overwork during a severe sickness in the town, Aug. 31, 1848. He m. at H., Feb. 16, 1809, Martha, dau. of Moses and Sarah (Fry) Dennis. She d. at Marlboro', Sept. 17, 1857. Children: — 316 GENEALOGY : BAKER. 2. Caroline^ b. in H., May 6, 1810; d. in Marlboro', Mass., Oct. 31, 1839. 3. Martha Adeline^ [11], b. in Boylston, Mass., Nov. 24, 1811. 4. Harriette NewelP, b. in Marlboro,' Sept. 23, 1813, a teacher from 1829 to 1857. Res. in Marlboro' till 1857, when she removed to Boston, where she remained till 1871, returning to Marlboro' at that time, which has continued to be her home till the present time (1888). She has rendered great assistance in collecting materials for this history, the information concei-ning the Dennis family, in- cluding its many branches, having come through iier hands. 5. Lavinia^ [24], b. at Marlboro', Dec. 30, 1815. 6. John Dennis^ b. at Marlboro', May 31, 1818; d. at Marl- boro', May 26, 1836. 7. Mary Ann^ b. at Marlboro', Aug. 13, 1820 ; m. Nov. 14, 1843, Henry K. Winchester, b. in Southboro', Mass., April 26, 1819. Kes. in Boston, Mass., and Santa Barbara, Cal., from 1871 to 1883, when he returned to Massachusetts. 8. Charles Darwin^, b. Aug. 2, 1822; d. June 7, 1838. 9. Sullivan Dane=^ [34], b. in Marlboro', July 31, 1824. 10. William^ b. in Marlboro', Aug. 14, 1826; m. Dec. 21, 1865, Mary Ann Stebbins, b. in Winchester, N. H., Nov. 5, 1837. Res. in Marlboro', He was a corporal in Co. I, 13th regt., Mass. vols., was wounded at the second battle of Bull Run and sent to the hospital at Washington, was pronounced unfit for active duty in the field, and was put in charge of the clothing department, where he remained till the close of his term of service. CHILDREN. 1. Lucy NewellS b. June 2, 1868. 2. Harry William*, b. Dec. 2, 1873. 11. Martha Adeline" [3] (Dr. John'-^, Joseph^), b. Nov. 24, 1811 ; m. at Marlboro', April 7, 1829, Aaron H. Felton, a shoe-maker, b. at Marlboro', Feb. 2, 1808. He d. March 30, 1870. Children, all b. in Marlboro' : — 13. Caroline", b. April 29, 1830 ; m. 1, Andrew J. Phelps, April 8, 1850. He was born in Fitchburg, Mass., Aug. 13, 1830; d. at Marlboro', JVfay 3, 1854. CHILDKEN. 1. Willis Herbert^, b. at Marlboro', Dec. 31, 1850; d. at Hudson, Mass., July 3, 1876. 2. Lilla Augusta^, b. at Marlboro', Aug. 12, 1853 ; d. Feb. 24, 1854. GENEALOGY : BAKER. 317 Mrs. Phelps m. 2, July G, 1862, Nahum Gay, a shoemaker, b. in Northboro', Mass., Oct. 15, 1820; d. at Hudson, May 24, 1881. 13. Catherine Brigham^ b. April 29, 1830 ; m. at Nashua, N. H., Oct. 21, 1856, Frederic J. Jewett, b. at Berlin, Mass., Oct. 21, 1826. Res. in Marlboro'. CHILD. 1. Jesse G.S b. iu Marlboro', Sept. 4, 186-t. 14. Silas Addison*, a brush manufacturer; res. in Manchester; b. Sept. 4, 1832; m. at Eden Prairie, Minn., Jan. 20, 1861, Mary Lizzie Dudley, b. in Boston, July 5, 1841. CHILDREX. 1. D. Dudley*, b. at Eden Prairie, Dec. 27, 18G1 ; res. in Manchester, N. H. 2. Harry Clifton-^ b. at Marlboro', Sept. 11, 1869; d. at Manchester, N. H., Aug. 11, 1870. 3. Frauk Parsons-^, b. at Manchester, June II, 1878. 15. Harriette Augusta^ b. Sept. 16, 1834; m. at Marlboro', May 29, 1856, Roger Boyd, a shoe manufacturer; res. in Marlboro'; b. Dec. 5, 1827. CHILDREN. 1. Ana Feltom, b. at Dubuque, Iowa, May 4, 1860; d. at Marlboro', April 13, 1878. 2. Adeline Sophia*, b. at Marlboro', Feb. 15, 1862; d. Aug. 15, 1862. 3. Harriette Elizabeth*, b. at Marlboro', Feb. 21, 1863 ; d. Nov. 9, 1863. 4. Josephine Bigelow*, b. at Marlboro', April 28, 1864 ; d. July 30, 1864. 5. Jennie Brigham*, b. Aug. 26, 1867. 16. Sarah Dennis*, b. March 26, 1836; m. at Marlboro', April 12, 1855, Elbridge Lewis, a hotel-keeper; res. in Hudson, Mass.; b. at Fitchburg, Dec. 12, 1831. 17. Lavina Darwin*, b. June 2, 1838; m. at Marlboro', April 14, 1857, Levi Cutting, b. at Marlboro', April 5, 1836; d. Jan. 10, 1882. Mrs. Cutting res. in Marlboro'. 18. John Sullivan*, a shoe manufacturer; res. in Marlboro'; b. March 11, 1841; m. at Guilford, K H., Jan. 25, 1866, Lucia A. Gibbs, b. at Guilford, Aug. 14, 1842. CHILDREN. 1. Fred S.*, b. at Marlboro', March 17, 1869; d. at Guilford, Oct. 7, 1882. 2. Herbert Rodney*, b. at Marlboro', May 27, 1883. 19. Henry Franklin*, a music teacher; res. in Lowell, Mass.; b. 318 GENEALOGY : BAKER. June 24, 1843; lu. at New York, Juae 1, 1876, Jennie Webb, b. in New York, Oct. 18, 1853. She d. at Lowell, Jan. 14, 1884. 20. Ann MariaS b. July 21, 1845; m. at Marlboro', Nov. 29, 1866, William Henry Bullard, b. at Sherborn, Mass., Aug. 81, 1840; res. in Hudson. CHILD. 1. Laura Adelines, b. at Marl})oro', March 3, 1872. 31. Charles Melville*, foreman in a shoe manufactory; res. in Marlboro'; b. May 7, 1848; m. at Pepperell, Mass., June 10, 1875, Eliza Daggett, b. in Hallo well. Me., June 2, 1844. 33. Martha Janette*, b. March 5, 1850; m. at Marlboro', Dec. 7, 1876, Frederic H. Kirk, b. in Camden, Me., May 20, 1846; em- jjloyed in a shoe factory; res. in Marlboro'. 33. William Loring"*, employed in a shoe factory; res. in Marl- boro'; b. Aug. 24, 1852; ra. at Nashua, N. H., Feb. 15, 1877, Hen- rietta E. Atwood, b. in Nashua, March 21, 1855. CHILDREN. 1. Adeline Josephine^, b. Aug. 18, 1878. 2. Henry Atwood^, b. Nov. 16, 1882. 34. Lavinia^ [5] (Dr. John-, Joseph^), b. Dec. 30, 1815; m. in Marlboro', April 9, 1835, William Pitt Brigham, b. in Marlboi-o', Aug. 30, 1811; d. B^eb. 10, 1884. He went to California in 1850, returning to Marlboro' in a few years. He held several town offices. Mrs. Brigham res. in Marlboro'. Children: — 35. Harriette Augusta*, b. in Boxboro', Mass., Jan. 29, 1836; m. at Marlboro', Jan. 1, 1857, S. Herbert Howe, b. in Marlboro', Dec. 21, 1835. He is a shoe manufacturer, res. in Marlboro', has filled many offices of trust, has been a member of the legislature, justice of the peace, etc. CHILDREN. 1. Louis Porter^, b. May 29, 1853. 2. Alice Baker5, b. Dec. 19, 1859; d. Oct. U, 1860. 3. Charlotte Adalaide^, b. May 9, 1861; m.. May 6, 1885, Oscar H. Stevens, b. Nov. 16, 1854. 4. Annie Brigham^ b. June 15, 1871 ; d. Sept. 7, 1887. 36. Henrietta Augusta*, b. in Boxboro', Mass., Jan. 29, 1836; m. at Marlboro', Nov. 30, 1854, Freeman Holyoke, b. in Marlboro', Aug. 18, 1826; d. April 15, 1876. GENEALOGY: BAKER. 319 CHILDREN. 1. Charles Freeman^ b. Dec. 27, 1855. 2. Frank HenryS, b. Jan. 6, 1857 ; d. April 24, 1865. 3. Adaline Lavinia^, b. June 25, 1863; m. March 31, 1885, Walter Porter Frye, b. Feb. 2, 1863. One child, John Freeman", b. April 6, 1886. 37. Henry Augustine^ b. in Boxboro', Aug. 5, 1837; m. at Nevada City, Cal., 1861, Mary Plank, b. at Cold Spring, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1842. He was superintendent of a gold-mine in Colorado twenty-six years, going to Brazil in 1884, to accej)t a similar posi- tion. ClIIl.DRKX. 1. Emma Louise^, b. at Nevada City, Sept. 22, 1862; m., at North Columbia, Col., Dec. 30, 1883, Walter Bigelow. One child, P:thel Lavinia«, b. at North Columbia, Jan. 16, 1885. 2. Charles Francis^, b. at Sweetland, Col., March 24, 1864; m. in Marlboro', Sept. 22, 1885, Ida B. Campbell, b. in Middleboro', Mass., March 9, 1862. 3. Edward Bigelow^ b. at San Juan, Col., Nov. 26, 1870. 4. William Plank^, b. at North Columbia, March 7, 1875. 28. Helen Adelaides b. at Boxboro', Oct. 19, 1839 ; m. at Marl- boro', Sept. 22, 1862, Allan D. Howe, b. at Marlboro', Jan. 21, 1836; a shoe manufacturer; res. in Southboro', Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Bertha May^, b. at Marlboro', June 20, 1863. 2. Alice Lavina^, b. at Marlboro', Dec. 2, 1864; m. in Southboro', Jan. 9, 1886, William Winchester. 39. William Francis^ b. at Boxboro', April 4, 1842. He was a member of Co. F, 13th regt., Mass. vols., was wounded in the battle before Vicksburg, and d. at Washington, D. C, July 18, 18G4. 30. Albert Quincy^ b, at Acton, Mass., March 12, 1848; d. at Marlboro', Sept. 25, 1849. 31. Alfred Adaras^ b. at Acton, March 12, 1848; m. at Marl- boro', Jan. 6, 1868, Eliza D. Marsh, b. at Ashland, Mass., Nov. 9, 1847; res. in Marlboro'. CHILDREN. 1. Frank Leroy^ b. Nov. 21, 1868. 2. Gertrude Augusta^ b. Sept. 16, 1872. 33. Emma BakerS b. at Marlboro', Oct. 24, 1849; m. at Marl- boro', July 20, 1875, Herbert W. Brigham, b. at Wardsboro', Vt., Nov. 10, 1848. CHILD. 1. Maude Lavinia», b. Dec. 8, 1880. 320 GENEALOGY : BAKER. 33. Edwin Eugene*, b. at Marlboro', Nov. 15, 1855; ra. at Marl- boro', Dec. 19, 1882, Hattie J. Johnson, b. April 15, 1858. 34. Sullivan Dana^ [9] (Dr. John-, Joseph^), foreman in a shoe manufactory; res. in Marlboro'; b. July 31, 1824; ra. at Marlboro', Nov. 23, 1848, Rebecca S. Blake, b. at Westboro', Mass., July 3, 1830. Children : — 35. Charles Darwin^ b. in Marlboro', May 27, 1850 ; d. May 11, 1852. 36. Henry Kirk^ b. in Marlboro', Oct. 17, 1851 ; m. at Marl- boro', March 12, 1876, Josephine Cushman, b. at Waterford, Ire., Feb. 27, 1858. CHILDREN. 1. Helen C.S b. June 25, 1877. 2. Kolan H.s, b. Nov. 23, 1881. 3. Clara Carr^, b. March 11, 1886; d. June 5, 1886. 37. Harriette NewelP, b. in Marlboro', July 1, 1859; ra. Nov. 19, 1874, Edward N. Lafricain, b. at Montreal, Can., Dec. 12, 1850 ; a musician ; res. in Soraerville, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Marion Georgianua'', b. at Marlboro', Dec. 2, 1876. 2. Edith Louise^, b. at Soraerville, Feb. 12, 1878. 3. Aimee Lavina^, b. at Soraerville, July 2, 1884. 38. Mary Ellen JuddS b. at Marlboro', March 16, 1861 ; m. Dec. 13, 1883, Williara G. Williams, b. at Wells, Me., Oct. 20, 1857; a wood and coal dealer; res. in Marlboro'. 39. Martha Adalaide Pasfe^ b. at Marlboro', March 3, 1870. JOSEPH BAKER. Joseph^ Baker, a tailor, was in town as early as 1790. He settled first at No. "25"; rem. to the place marked "I. A. Moors," and about the year 1809 rem. to Nelson, He did not purchase the place where he first lived, but occupied it as a squatter; but subsequently he appears to have been quite well off for that time, and was taxed for $500 at intei-est, in addition to a small farm and some stock. But little is known of his family. He had one son and three daughters — Mrs. Whiting, Sally-, who m. Benjamin Baker, of Tackersfield, and Mrs. Robb, of Stoddard. GENEALOGY: BALCOM; BALDWIN. 321 BALCOM. 1. Elsworth E,=^ Balconi (William W.-, Samuel E.^) was b. in Nictaux, N. S., May 28, 1861; came to Harrisville and took charge of the station, including the telegraph office. In 1882 he took charge of the station, etc., at Hancock Center; m. Aug. 8, 1885, Abbie L., dau. of John and Elizabeth A. Gates, of Newport; res. in house marked " J. Dodge." 2. Berlin J.'' (William W.-, Samuel E.^) res. with his brother. JEREMIAH BALDWIlSr. John^ Baldwin was a native of England. He appeared in Bil- lerica, Mass., as early as 1655 ; m. Mary, dau. of Thomas and JMary Richardson, of Woburn, who was baptized Nov. 17, 1638. They had a family of ten children. Their seventh child was Ensign Thomas- (John^), b. in Billerica, March 26, 1672 ; d. Dec. 12, 1747. Benjamin^ (Thomas-, John^), b. in Billerica, April 9, 1724, was his eighth child. He m. April 2, 1747, Sarah Pollard, of Billerica. Eleven children. With his two sons, Benjamin* and Jeremiah^ he enlisted, in 1775, in Capt. Jonathan Stickney's company of volun- teers, which formed a part of Colonel Bridge's regiment. This company was in the battle of Bunker hill, and one of its members (Asa Pollard) was the first man that was killed. Jeremiah* (Benjamin'^ Thomas-, John^), the second child of Ben- jamin^, was b. in Billerica, Jan. 23, 1749; m. Ajn-il 11, 1780, Rebecca Tolman. They rem. to Greenfield about the year 1794. They had a family of seven children, five of whom were b. in Billerica, and two were b. in Greenfield. 1. Jeremiah" (Jeremiah*, Benjamin^, Thomas'-, John^), b. in Billerica, Aug. 28, 1780; m. Feb. 14, 1815, Esther Maynard, of H. He settled in Greenfield; rem. to New Boston, and from thence to H. ; d. May 7, 1827. Mrs. Baldwin m. 2, Nov. 28, 1837, Capt. Joseph Symonds. (q. v.) Children : — 3. Eli M.« [7], b. in Greenfield, Nov. 9, 1815. 3. Mariah R.« f 13], b. in New Boston, March 28, 1818. 4. Jeremiah" [16], b. in New Boston, Dec. 16, 1820. 5. Enoch Nichols" [19], b. in H., June 7, 1823. 6. David" [20], b. in H., Nov. 13, 1825. 322 GENEALOGY: BALDWIN. 7. Dea. Eli M.® [2] (Jeremiah^, Jeremiah^, Benjamin^, Thomas^, John^), b. Nov. 9, 1815; is a carpenter and deacon of Congrega- tional church (see p. 202) ; an excellent man ; m. April 13, 1837, Betsey Jewett, who was b, in Weston, Vt., in 1814, and d. June 8, 1868. (For res. see map.) Children : — 8. Alice W.^ b. July 1, 1838; m. June 19, 1868, Otis Tuttle. (q. V.) 9. Algernon B.'^, b. Oct. 9, 1840 ; was graduated at Dartmouth college in 1865; he was the fourth in his class, and took the "Philosophical Oration"; taught the Gilmanton academy one year, and was graduated at the Albany law school in 1868. He went to Chicago in the fall of 1868, and has continued to res. there until the present time; was admitted to practice in 1870; is a successful lawyer ; m. May 7, 1873, Georgie M., dau. of Rev. John Maule, of New York. He has always taken a deep interest in his native town. (See p. 54.) CHILD, 1. Arthur Algernon^ b. Aug. 26, 1878. 10. Elizabeth S.", b. March 16, 1843; m. July 13, 1869, Charles W. Washburn, (q. v.) 11. Frank H.^, b. May 7, 1848; m. June 19, 1876, Fannie H. Nesmith, of Antrim ; res. Keene, where he has been in the sewing- machine business for years CHILDREN. 1. Alice NesmithS b. Sept. 20, 1879; d. May 21, 1881. 2. Edith Nesmiths, b. March 24, 1882. 3. Marion Nesmith^, b. Sept. 9, 1884. 12. Nellie J.^ b. May 17, 1850; m. Jan. 29, 1876, Otis Tuttle. (q. V.) 13. Mariah R.® [3] (Jeremiah^, Jeremiah*, Benjamin^ Thomas'-, John^), b. March 28, 1818; m. Nov. 7, 1837, William C. Nichols, who res. for a time in H. with his family ; present res. West Gard- ner, Mass. Children : — 14. Hattie M.^ b. Oct. 27, 1838; m. Oct. 27, 1859, J. J. Dunn; res. Keene. 15. Enoch', b. March 14, 1841; m. April '18, 1865, Sara A. Kibby ; res. Southington, Conn. 16. Jeremiah* [4] (Jeremiah^ Jeremiah^ Benjamin^, Thomas-, Johni), b. Dec. 16, 1820; m. 1, April 6, 1843, Mary C. Bennett, of ,<: e 4^ ^ GENEALOGY : BALDWIN. 323 Brookline ; two children, d. young. He res. several years in M. at place marked "J. Baldwin." Mrs. Baldwin d. April 24, 1849; he m. 2, Elizabeth F. Hall, of Brookline. Children : — 17. Lizzie J.', b. Feb. 9, 1852; m. Xestor Haines, of Nashua, who d. 18. Ella M.', b. Aug. 9, 1857 ; m. Albert Pierce, of Brookline; res. Brookline. 19. Enoch Nichols® [5] (Jeremiah^ Jeremiah^ Benjamin®, Thomas-, John^), b. June 7, 1823; m. March 15, 1847, Mary W. Ware, of H. He d. April 8, 1882. Mrs. Baldwin res. in H. village. (See village plan.) 30. David*^ [6] (Jei-emiah^ Jeremiah'*, Benjamin'', Thomas'-, John^), b. Nov. 13, 1825 ; m. 1, Emily Whittaker, of H., and res. for a time in H, at place marked " W. Fuller"; m. 2, Miriam Whit- tier, of New London; res. New London; several children, d. young. SAMUEL BALDWIN. Henry^ Baldwin, of Devonshire, Eng., appeared in Woburn, Mass., as early as 1640. He was a prominent citizen. Some of his de- scendants continue to occupy the place he settled. The celebrated Baldwin apple originated on a farm in Woburn owned by one of his descendants. He m. Nov. 1, 1649, Phebe Richardson, b. in Eng- land. His eighth child, Henry2, m. May 4, 1692, Abigail Fisk. Isaac^ (Henry-, Heury^), b. Feb. 20, 1700; m. March 24, 1726, Mary Flagg. Their third child. Col. Nahum* (Isaac^ Henry-, Henry^), b. May 3, 1734; m. Mar- tha Low, and settled in Amherst. He was an officer in the Revolu- tionary war; was the first treasurer of Hillsboro' county, and a man of property. Isaac^ (Nahum*j Isaacs Henry-, Henry^), b. in 1768 ; m. Bethia Poole, of Hollis, and settled in Antrim in 1793. Their sixth child, 1, SamueP (Isaac^ Nahum*, Isaac^, Henry-, Henry^), b. June 15, 1802; m. 1, Sept. 30, 1830, Betsey G., dau. of Hugh and Nancy (Wilson) Bell, of Francestown, who d. Aug. 5, 1862 ; m. 2, Jan. 18, 1871, Mrs. Martha (Gregg) Lear, of Manchester, who d. Feb. 24, 1880; m. 3, May 2, 1882, Mrs. Margaret (Temple) Peaslee, of 324 GENEALOGY: BALDWIN; BALL. Nashua. In 1826 Mr. Baldwin settled in Bennington (then Han- cock Factory village), where he carried on business as a blacksmith, and where he res., with the exception of four years, — from 1832 to 1836, — which were spent at Antrim, until his death, Feb. 18, 1885. His limited advantages for education were improved, and he was well-informed on all subjects of general interest. He was identified with all the interests of the town, serving as representative in 1857 and 1858. He was the pioneer in the manufacturing of cutlery in the town, from which business he retired in 1870, and devoted his last years to farming, which he much enjoyed. He was a loving father, a faithful friend, and an humble Christian ; ever true to duty, and of spotless integrity. Children : — 2. Anna M.^ b. March 13, 1833; m. May 21, 1856, Levi Wood- bury, of Antrim, who d. Aug. 10, 1865. "Is always ready to aid in every good work." — Antrim History. 3. Samuel Dexter'^, b. June 11, 1834; d. in Bennington in 1879; he was for many years a successful salesman of cutlery. 4. William K.", b. Nov. 1, 1835; m. Sept. 5, 1861, Nancie E. Barrett, of Wilton; d. Feb. 12, 1877; was a merchant in East Wilton. CHILDREN. 1. Samuel W.^ b. Feb. 19, 1863. 2. George P.s, b. July 27, 1870. 5. Helen P.^ b. Feb. 25, 1838; m. Nov. 28, 1860, Abram A. Ramsey. One child, Anne A.^, b. Aug. 23, 1870. 6. Augusta J.', b. June 16, 1843 ; m. May 2, 1866, George A. Whittemore. (q. v.) BALL,. 1, Benjamin^ Ball and Mary (Farrar) his wife, settled in H. as early as 1786, on the place marked "J, Baldwin," where he d. Feb. 1, 1838, aged 73 years; she d. Sept. 9, 1845, aged 87 years. Children : — 3. Susanna-^ [11], b. Dec. 29, 1783. 3. Mary2 [15], b. Feb. 20, 1786. 4. Sarah- [16], b. May 8, 1788. 5. Benjamin^ [17], b. Oct. 15, 1790. 6. Jonas- [26], b. Oct. 19, 1792. 7. Amos- [27], b. Sept. 19, 1794. 8. Betsey^, b. April 21, 1797; d. Aug. 3, 1800. 9. Hannah-, b. June 14, 1800; m. Noah Fitch, (q. v.) GENEALOGY: BALL. 325 10. Sybil-, b. Sept. 7, 1803; d. June 4, 1873. She built tlie only tomb in Pine Ridge cemetery. 11. Susanna- [2] (Benjamin^), b. Dec. 29, 1783; m. Aug. 30, 1821, William Ballard ; settled in Peterboro' on a farm. Mr. Bal- lard d. July 14, 1841, soon after which event Mrs. Ballard, with her children, rem. to Nashua; she d. in Nashua, Dec. 27, 1857. Chil- dren : — 13. Fanny Harriet^ b. Aug. 9, 1822; m. Stephen Harvey; set- tled in Nashua, where she d. about the year 1867. 13. William^ b. March 12, 1824; m. in Nashua, July 9, 1846, Hannah J. Campbell. He is a machinist; settled first in Nashua; rem. to Lowell in 1847; res. at the present time in Cleveland, O. CHILDREN. 1. Julia AlminaS b. in Nashua, May 26, 1847; ra. Sept. 3, 1808, S. T. Well- man, superintendent of the Otis Iron and Steel Works in Cleveland, O. Children: (1), M. Bessie^, b. in Wakefield, Mass., Aug. 11, 1870. (2), Ada Lena^, b. in Nashua, .lune 1, 1872. (3), William SamueP, b. in Cleveland, Nov. 1, 1874. (4), Holley GarfiekP, b. in Cleveland, May 19, 1881. 2. William Paige*, b. in Lowell, July 13, 1851; a steel melter; res. Cleve- land; m. in Wakefield, Mass., Sept. 2, 1875, Emily Alice Lane. Children: (1), David Paige^ b. Sept. 14, 187G. (2), Walter Lane^, b. Sept. G, 1879. (3), Ralph Campbell, b March 4, 1883. 3. May Adalisa*, b. July 28, 1854; m. Aug. 26, 1875, W. A. Blanchard, of Wakefield, Mass., traveling agent aud secretary for the " Solid Steel company," Alliance, O. ; res. Cleveland, O. Children: (1), Samuel Arthur^, b. April 30, 1878. (2), Mina EtheP, b. Oct. 5, 1880. 4. Annie Lucretia*, b. July 5, 1858. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ballard and their children are all members of the Congregational church. 14. Reed Paige^ b. Sept. 1, 1829; d. in 1844. 15. Mary-^ [3] (Benjamin^), b. Feb. 20, 1786; m. Benjamin Farrar, of Hillsboro'; res. over thirty years at North Sutton, then for a few years at Alexandria, and the last nine years of their lives were spent at Hill, where they d. within ten days of each other. They had nine children, five of whom d. young, and were buried at Sutton. Samuel Dix'^ d. May 12, 1884. Almira^ m. Hatch. CHILDUEN. 1. Alice N.*, m. Arthur Eaton; res. Auburn. 2. Chester Darwin*, m. Dec. 21, 1886, Katie Goldsbury, of Vermont ; res. Manchester. (Other names and dates not given.) 326 GENEALOGY: BALL. 16. Sarah- [4] (Benjamin^), b. May 8, 1788; m. Ruel Miller; she d. in Nashua, Children : — 17. Gilman^. 18. Benjamin^ 19. Sarah A A 30. Mary^, m. George Henry Vose; res. Nashiaa. 21. Benjamin^ [5] (Benjamin^), b. Oct. 15, 1790 ; m. 1, July 15, 1819, Melinda Streeter, who d. July 5, 1849, aged 53; settled in Unity; ra. 2, Oct. 5, 1854, Sally Proctor, of Nashua. He d. in Nashua, Oct. 15, 1856. His widow subsequently m. 2, Philip Taylor, of Francestown, and Sept. 21, 1865, m. 3, George W. Hadley, of Peterboro'. Children: — 33. Milton Whiton^ b. 1822; studied for the ministry, but d. Dec. 28, 1847, just after he was graduated. 33. Dayton Rogers^ b. June 10, 1825; a clerk in a store; m. in Lowell, and d. there April 23, 1854. 34. An infant, twin to Dayton Rogers, d. on day of its birth. 35. An infant, b. Oct. 11, 1832; d. Oct. 15, 1832. 36. Jonas- [6] (Benjamin^), b. Oct. 19, 1792; m. Polly May- nard ; settled on the homestead, but subsequently rem. to the place marked "J. Ball," where he d. Sept. 8, 1874; she d. March 12, 1854. Mr. Ball left a legacy of S800 to the Congregational church of H. 3*7. Amos- [7] (Benjamin^), b. Sept. 19, 1794 ; m. Nancy Hutch- inson. They built the house marked " A. C. Cochrane," and res. in H. until about the year 1845, when they rem. to Nashua. Mr. Ball d. Feb. 1872. Children: — 38. Francis N.^ m. 1, Mary J. Woods, who d. in Vermont; m. 2, Elsay (?) M. Thompson, of Vermont. He d. in Nashua, Nov. 11, 1870. CHILDREN : TWO BY FIRST WIFE, ONE BY SECOND WIFE. 1. Ella-*, m. N. O. Marshall; res. Nashua. 2. Edward*, res. Boston, Mass. 3. Cedillas d. 1869. 39. William Horace Whitridge^ m. Mary A. Buswell, of Nashua ; res. Nashua, where he d. Aug. 1872. One child, Clara Bell. 30. Susan M.^ m. Luther Woods ; she d. at Three Rivers, Mich., in 1877. 31. Alfred A.^ d. young. 33. Alfred A.^ m. Sarah Kendall, of Brookline. He d. in Nashua in 1859. One child, Willis A.*, res. Brookline. GENEALOGY: BANNISTER; BARBER; BARKER. 327 BANNISTER. Joseph^ Bannister succeeded Charles O. Foster on the "Manning place." He was here but a short time, and sold to the Manning family in 1880. We have no record of his family. BARBER. 1, SamueP Barber was b. in Worcester, Mass., in 1802. His father d. when he was but five years old. Samuel rem. to Peter- boro' in 1807, and to H. in 1825, and purchased the place marked "S. Barber" of Isaac Bullard, where he continued to res. until his d., in April, 1861 ; he m. Lydia L. Davis. Children : — 3. Lydia E.-, ra. Dec. 9, 1852, Samuel G. Knight, (q. v.) 3. Alfred^ b. in Hubbardston, Mass., Feb. 21, 1846; adopted by Mr. Barber, Aug. 1847; m. Feb. 5, 1868, Clara E. Weston; res. with his adopted mother on the homestead. He was superintendent of Congregational Sunday school for years. Mr. Barber has a green- house, and is extensively engaged in forcing early jilants. CHILDREN. 1. Flora Jeuuettes, b. March 19, 1870. 2. Henry Alfred^, b. March 18, 1873. 3. Rowland Perry^, b. Jan. 25, 1875; d. Sept. 5, 1877. 4. Clara Louise^, b. June 10, 1877. 5. Frank Weston^, b. April 8, 1879. - 6. Mary LydiaS, b. April 8,. 1883. EBENEZER BARKER. Richard^ Barker and Joanna, his wife, emigrated from England to this country, and settled in Andover, Mass., as early as 1643. In a list of names purporting to be the names of all the freeholders, as they came to the town of Andover, found in the earliest book of the town records (now existing), Richard Barker's name is the fourth. He was one of the ten freeholders (required by law to con- stitute a church) who organized the church at Andover (now North Andover), Oct. 24, 1645. Hardly any town affair of importance, for fifty years, is on the records of the town which does not bear his name as party or witness thereto. He was prominent in church 328 GENEALOGY: BARKER. matters ; was one of the selectmen of the town again and again, and was entrusted with the administration of many estates. Many of his descendants have been men of note and influence. He d. in 1693. He had six sons, of whom Ebenezer'^ was the second. Ebenezer- (Richard^) was b. May 2, 1651; d. in 1747. He was one of the twelve men who made up the quota of Andover in the Narragansett war in 1675; m. May 25, 1686, Abigail Wheeler, who was accused oi being a "witch," but not convicted. Philemon^ (Ebenezer^, Richard^) was their third and youngest son; b. April 22, 1695 ; m. April 29, 1724, Mary Lovejoy. He was a poet, and some of his poetry now extant materially aided in the making up of this record. He settled in Andover, and brought up a family of five sons and three daughters. With his wife, he spent his last days with a son in Pelham, where they d. and were buried. 1. Ebenezer* (Philemon^, Ebenezer'^, Richard^), b. in Andover, March 31, 1739, was the seventh child of his parents ; m. Dolly Sherburn, of Pelham, who was b. 1745. (Lawfully published Sept. 3, 1762; no records of marriages in the town extant previous to 1766.) They settled first in Pelham, where their children were all b. He served in the Revolutionary war as a soldier from Pelham, and came to H. in . Settled first with his son, Jesse, on the place marked "S. Barker"; later, purchased the Abner Preston place "No. 20," where his last years were spent; d. July 23,1826, His wife d. July 13, 1825. Children : — 2. Jesse^ [9], b. Jan. 28, 1764. 3. Molly^ b. Dec. 1, 1766 ; m. Solomovi Dean. (q. v.) 4. Dolly^ b. Sept. 20, 1768. 5. Hannah^ b. Jan. 31, 1770; m. Reals; settled in Whites- town, N. Y. 6. Ebenezer^, b. April 11, 1772; was a minister; settled in Whitestown, N, Y. 7. Johu^ b. Feb. 18, 1774; m. Mrs. Kidder; settled in Alstead. One son was drowned, and one, Eben'', m. Rachel Kidder; settled in Youngstown, N. Y. 8. David^ b. June 2, 1777 ; m., and went West. 9. Jesse^ [2] (Ebenezer*, Philemon^, Ebenezer^, Richard^), b. Jan. 28, 1764; m. Elizabeth Brown; settled first in Pelham, where his eldest son was b. The deed of his farm in H. bears the date of June 14, 1787. His first home here was at the place marked "69"; subsequently he rem. to the place marked "S. Barker," both places GENEALOGY : BARKER. 329 being on the same farm; d. Oct. 15, 1850; his wife d. Sept. G, 1839, aged 74. Children: — 10. Jesse^ d. young; his death was the result of falling into a kettle of hot lye. 11. Susanna^, b. July 14, 1790; m. John Flint, (q. v.) 13. Mary*' (Polly on town records), b. July 18,1792; d. Jan. 31, 1851. 13. Elizabeth^ (Betty on town records) [18], b. Feb. 18, 1795. 14. Sherburn« [26], b. April 17, 1797. 15. Hannah^ [36], b. May 5, 1799. 16. Sarah" [37], b. May 15, 1802. 17. Sylvia Ward^ b. Oct. 9, 1807; m. Thomas Taylor, (q. v.) 18. Elizabeth'^ [13] (Jesse^ Ebenezer^ Philemon", Ebenezer^ Kichardi), b. Feb. 18, 1795; m. in 1826, Davis Taylor, of Ashby, Mass., who was b. Feb. 14, 1790; d. in New Ipswich, Nov. 11, 1859. She d. in New Ipswich, July 12, 1868. Children:— 19. John S.', b. in Ashby, Aug. 5, 1827; m. Nov. 16, 1848, Louisa A. Sargent, of Lempster. He is a prominent citizen of New Ipswich. CHILDREN. 1. Aunie E.s, b. Oct. 15, 1849; m. C. A. Adams. Children: (1), George H.9; (2), EruestH.9; (3), Addie L.O; (4), C. Idella«. 2. George E.s, b. Nov. 1, 1852; d. Dec. 29, 1869. 3. J. Edward^, b. June 14, 1860. 4. Charles A.s, b. Sept. 1, 1862; m. Everuia D. Todd. One child, Gertie M.s 5. Nettie L.s, b. June 7, 1875. 30. Albert^ b. in Ashby, Oct. 29, 1829; m. I, April 17, 1851, Sarah J. Barnes, of Greenfield; m 2, March, 1862, Mary E. Tib- betts, of Mason. He d. March 22, 1883. Two children by first marriage, and two by the second. 31. Alfred", b. Oct. 29, 1829 ; m. April, 1857, Angeline Fissell (?), of Manchester. Two children. He served three years in the Civil war. 33. Mary E.", b. in Ashby, Aug. 27, 1831 ; m. Gilbert Evans, of Litchfield, 111. Three children; only one living. 33. Sarah E.^ b. in Ashby, July 31, 1833; m. Sept. 3, 1855, Nathaniel Oliver, a merchant of New Ipswich. One dau. 34. Emeline A.^ b. in Ashby, Nov. 16, 1836; m. April 25, 1860, Dea. Milan L. Sargent, of New Ipswich. Four children : three sons 22 330 • GENEALOGY: BARKER. and one dau. The youngest boy, while at play near the house, was butted by a sheep, and d. in a few hours. 35. Sherburn^ [14] (Jesse^, Ebenezer^, Philemon^, Ebenezer^, Richard^), b. April 17, 1797; m. Jan. 20, 1824, Hannah Reed, dau. of Asa and Anna (Horton) Paddleford, of Enfield, who was b. Dec. 18, 1801. She was one of a family of eleven children, ten of whom became heads of families. Her grandfather, Jonathan Paddleford, was an Englishman, and a sea-faring man in his youth, but m. Mary Massa, and settled in Canaan. Mr. Barker settled on the homestead, and res. there during most of his life. He was a man much respected as a sturdy Christian gentleman of the old school. His wife d. in H., Jan. 18, 1864; he d. at the residence of his son in Peterboi-o', April 25, 1876. Children : — 26. John Johnson^ b. Nov. 28, 1824; m. Nov. 25, 1847, Sarah M. Osmore. He was for some years an overseer in a factory in Peterboi-o' ; a twine manufacturer in Greenville ; later, a paper manufacturer in Peterboro' until 1877; now a traveling salesman. Family are all singers, and sang at Hancock Centennial. (See p. 25.) CHILDREN. 1. Roselle M.s, b. in Jaffrey, Dec. 6, 1851 ; m. 1, Dec. 10, 1873, Charles E. Neal, of Boston, who d. Jan. 25, 1877 ; ra. 2, April 26, 1882, Josiah B. Sanborn, of Concord; res. Concord. Mr. Sanborn is a publisher of law books and a stationer; a wealthy and prominent citizen. 2. Eva S.s, b. April 18, 1855 ; m. 1, Nov. 27, 1873, Alfred E. Spaulding, an attorney-at-law ; m. 2, Aug. 11, 1881, Jacob B. Whittemore, of Hills- boro'. Mrs. Whittemore early displayed remarkable musical talent, and, on reaching Ave years of age, traveled several months with her parents on a concerting tour. She received her early musical educa- tion from Professor Ball, and afterwards from Charles R. Adams and Madam Rudersdorf, of Boston. She appeared in many concerts and conventions as a soprano soloist, and gained a high and merited rep- utation. She was for four years previous to her death a member of the Unitarian choir in Concord. She d. greatly lamented by her many friends, Oct. 27, 1882. One son by her first marriage: Ralph B.9, b. May 9, 1876. 3. Charles S.^ b. March 22, 1857; m. Sept. 7, 1881, Ellen Cummings, of Boston. He is a salesman in the line of paper. 37. Mary Chellis^ b. March 18, 1826; m, Joseph T. Bigelow, long a merchant and a prominent citizen of Jaffrey. CHILDREN. 1. Carrie E.^ b. Aug. 21, 1855, was a student at Mount Holyoke; later a teacher, and is now book-keeper at Glenally mills, Winchendou, Mass. GENEALOGY: BARKER. 331 2. Georgie A. 8, b. Aug. 26, 1859 ; a successful school-teacher. 3. Josephine M.^, b. June 28, 1867 ; a student at Bridgewater, Mass., normal school. 38. Clarissa Adeline", b. June 16, 1827; ra. March 5, 1850, Dr. Thaddeus G. Monroe, a successful dentist. He d. Sept. 25, 1883, aged 62, in Chester, Penn., where his widow now res. CHILDREN 1. Sherburu B.s, b. Aug. 14, 1856; d. Oct. 16, 1856. 2. Lottie M.s, b. Sept. 17, 1859; d. March 31, 1875. 39. Mahala Frances', b. Nov. 27, 1828 ; d. June 1, 1853. 30. Hannah Caroline', b. Aug. 24, 1831 ; m. Sept. 6, 1853, An- drew M. Lacy, of Jaffrey. He carried on business for a time in Rindge ; later, in Harrisville, and is now an extensive dry goods dealer in Winchendon, Mass. CHILDREX. 1. Ida P.8, b. in Jaflrey, July 22, 1855 ; m. George Puringtou ; res. Worces- ter, Mass. 2. Elmer E.^, b. in Rindge, March 29, 1869 ; is a salesman in Worcester. 31. George Sherburn^ b. June 28, 1833; d. Aug. 12, 1854. 33. Henry Albert', b. Dec. 10, 1834; m. in Mason village, July 5, 1868, Abbie J. Lovejoy. He was a soldier (see p. 239) ; was in business in Peterboro' for a time, then in livery business in Mil- ford, and also in the same business in Concord, where he d. Aug. 24, 1887. CHILDREN. 1. Percy Lovejoy^, b. in Mason Village, Aug. 30, 1870; a student in Man- chester Commercial college. 2. Amy Maud^ b. in Peterbjoro', May 18, 1873. 33. Hiram De^nis^ b. Dec. 20, 1836; m. May 26, 1862, Rilla C. Bancroft, of Nelson (now Harrisville). Settled first on homestead, then, in connection with his brother Henry, owned and operated the Cragin mills in Peterboro', and is now a dealer in stationery and fancy goods in Marlboro', Mass. Mrs. Barker d. Oct. 16, 1887. 34. Almeda Elizabeth^ b. Dec. 21, 1838; m. Nov. 21, 1861, Orland Eaton, (q, v.) 35. Charles Edwin', b. Feb. 16, 1841. He was a soldier (see p. 238) ; was drowned in the Potomac, Aug. 13, 1862, 36. Helen Maria', b. July 15, 1848 ; m, Frank A. Clark, (q. v.) 832 GENEALOGY: BARKER. 37. Hannah" [15] (Jesse^ Ebenezer*, Philemon^, Ebenezer-, Richard^}, b. May 5, 1799; m. Thomas Emery, of New Ipswich. Both are now dead. CHILDREN. 1. Hiram', d. young. 2. Martha Ann'^, d. in infancy. 3. Thomas", m. Children: (1), Jennie^ d. at the age of 14 years; (2), Henry Gray^ ; was named for a Are company that his father belonged to, and the company deposited #40 in the bank for him. 4. Mary Jane", m. "William Le Francis. 38. Sarah® [16] (Jesse^ Ebenezer*, Philemon^, Ebenezer-, Eich- ardi), b. May 15, 1802; m. Aug. 15, 1825, George W. Robinson, of Holden, Mass. ; res. many years in Lunenburg, Mass. She d. in Worcester, Mass., Aug. 30, 1854. Mr. Robinson m. 2, Feb. 19, 1859, Mary A. Adams, who survives him. He d. July 18, 1882. Children : — 39. George B.^ b. Nov. 2, 1826; m. Feb. 15, 1849, Hannah Cunningham ; res. Washington, Me. CHILDREN. 1. Alphonso^, d. young. 2. Esthei-s, d. at the age of 22. 3. Mary*, d. at the age of 19. 4. George^, d. young. 5. Sarahs. 40. Mary Jane', b. June 22, 1833 ; d. Feb. 1861. 41. Hiram E.^ b. March 20, 1835; d. May 1, 1858. 43. Sarah E.", b. Dec. 22, 1836; d. March 5, 1837. 43. Elbridge R.^ b. March 22, 1838 ; went South previous to tlie breaking out of the war ; was, for a time, lost sight of by his friends ; later he was a soldier, was wounded, and d. March 5, 1863. 44. Charles E.'^, b. March 15, 1841 ; was a soldier in a Maine regiment ; served through the war ; was never wounded, but came home broken in health; d. in the fall of 1882; m. Nettie A. Burns. One child ; d. at the age of 3 months. 45. Albert B.^ b. Aug. 26, 1843 ; d. Sept. 29, 1844. 46. Frances A.^ b. April 11, 1847; m. 1, July 19, 1866, Or- lando Bryant, who served three years in the Civil war; was wounded twice; d. March, 1866; m. 2, Sept. 14, 1881, Oliver Q. Adams ; res. Northboro', Mass. GENEALOGY: BARKER; BARNARD; BARNET. 333 DAVID BARKER. 1. David^ Barker and Mary, his wife, were early settlers at the place marked " W. H, Darrah" (in what is now Bennington). He d. Feb. 6, 1820, aged 60 ; she d. Oct. 18, 1846, aged 85. Chil- dren : — 3. Polly=, b. in Temple, April 24, 1784; m. Samuel Barker, of Antrim; res. in Antrim until 1817, w^hen they rem. to Oppenheim, N. Y., where he d. in 1870, and she d. in March, 1874. CHILDREN. 1. NancyS, b. Dec. 20, 1805; m. John Warner, of Oppenheim; d. 1877. 2. SamueF, b. 1807; d. 1812. 3. Peter3, b. and d. 1809. 4. Susannah^, b. 1810; m. William Cook (second wife). 5. Peggys, b. 1812; m. William Cook; d. 1862. 6. Mary^, m. Jacob Cook. 7. Elbridge G.*^, m. Mary Stone. 8. William B.^, m. 1, Marcy Haile, of Temple; m. 2, Mary Hudson. 9. SamueF, m. Eliza I. Foster. 10. Sarah'% m. Benjamin Turney. 11. Lucy S.3, b. 1824; d. 1836. 12. Peter^, m. Adeline Fuller. 3. Sarah-, b. June 5, 1785 ; d. Dec. 13, 1790. 4. Nancy2, b. Dee. 24, 1786 ; m. Feb. 14, 1809, James Brown, Jr., of Temple ; rem. to state of New York. 5. Elizabeth-, b. Jan. 23, 1790 ; m. Jan. 23, 1810, Benjamin Dundee; rem. to Turner's Falls, Mass., where she d. 6. Sarah-, b. Jan. 26, 1792; d. May 1, 1792. 7. Rhoda-, b. March 28, 1792 ; m. William Gray. (q. v.) 8. David", b. Jan. 5, 1797; res. on homestead a few years; rem. to the West. BARNARD. Benjamin Barnard m. Oct. 9, 1800, Anna Davis; res. on place marked " 18." BARNET. 1. Jonathan^ Barnet, was here as early as 177b. (See p. 5.) He was a soldier in the Revolutionay war, but the place of his res. 334 GENEALOGY: BARNET; BARNEY. is not known. He came with Molly, his wife, and eight children to H. — probably the second time from Peterboro' — in July, 1791. Subsequently he returned to Peterboro', where he d. about the year 1807. CnrLDREN. 1. Benjamin'-. 2. Polly-. 3. Jonathan-. 4. Priscilla^. 5. John2. 6. Jacob'-. 7. James'^. 8. David'-. Benjamin Barnet's name appears on the tax-list in 1799 and 1800. John Barnet's name appears on tax-list in 1806. BARNEY. Thomas^ Barney, who d. in Sudbury, Mass., in 1729, was a mem- ber of a family that immigrated to Massachusetts from the county of Essex, England. His wife's name was Mary. They had a family of three sons and two daughters, of whom Thomas-, the third son, was b. May 2, 1720. He was one of the early settlers of Washington. John^ (Thomas^ Thomas^) was b. in Sudbury, about the year 1752; ra. 1, Comfort Sparhawk, of Natick, Mass. ; rem. to Washing- ton, about the year 1784. He was a soldier in the Eevolutionary war, and was at the battle of Bunker hill. Mr. Barney's first wife d. Nov. 23, 1820; m. 2, Lucy Barrett, of Nelson, who d. in H. in June, 1880, at the advanced age of over 99 years; he d. July 8, 1841. Pie had seven children, of whom the second, 1, John^ (John^, Thomas"^, Thomas^) was b. in Washington, in 1784 or 1785; m. in 1805, Margaret Murdough, of Hillsboro'; res. many years in Washington ; rem. to Marlboro', Mass., and later to H., where he d. March 22, 1873 ; his wife d. in H., May 25, 1871. Nine children, of whom the seventh was 2, Emily^ (John^ John^ Thomas^ Thomas^) b. in Washington, Aug. 27, 1820; d. in H., Nov. 19, 1883; m. 1, in 1843, Rodney Putney,* a stone-mason, b. in Goshen, Sept. 15, 1817; d. in Marl- boro', Mass., Feb. 1, 1859. * Rodney Putney was the grandson of John Putney, who was b. in Deering and d. in Weare. He had twelve children, of whom Nathan was the third, b. in Deering, Oct. 12, 1787; d. in Washington, Sept. 17, 1848; m. in 1S14, Hannah Blood, who d. in L'nity, Sept. 5, 1876. Five children, of whom Rodney was the second. GENEALOGY: BARNEY. 335 CniLDRKN. 1. An infant, b. Jan. 7, 1851 ; d. 2. John R.", b. iu Marlboro\Dec 1, 1857; ra. April 11, 1881, Arvilla Knowl- ton, of H. : res. Antrim. Mrs. Putney rem. to Washington in 1859, and m. 2, in the spring of 1862, Josiah Dodge, of H. (q. v.) The fifth child of John^ Barney was -Timothy* (John^, Thomas^ Thomas^), b. in Washington, Feb. 7, 1789; m. 1, April, 1818, Sally Proctor, of Stoddard, who d. Feb. 11, 1821 ; m. 2, Feb. 10, 1822, Theodosia Kingsbury, of Langdon. He d. in Washington, April 23, 1838. Mrs. Barney m. 2, March 11, 1842, Amos Adams, of Surry, who d. in 1848 ; she had one dau. by her second marriage, Sophia L. Mother and daughter had their names changed to Barney by act of legislature ; rem. to H. in 1858, where she d. in 1879. Children of Timothy* and Theodosia (Kingsbury) Barney, including Sophia L. (Adams) : — 3. George^ b. Nov. 25, 1822 ; m. 1, Jan. 4, 1855, Adeline Trow, of Goshen, settled on the Daniel Priest farm in H. in 1859. His wife d. April 28, 1863; m. 2, Jan. 5, 1864, Lucy Farrington, of Greenfield; rem. to Nashua in 1875, where he d. June 26, 1879. CHILD BY FIliST WIFE. 1. AdcUe F.6, d. June 23, 1877, iu Nashua, aged 20. 4. Frank^ b. March 30, 1824, settled with his mother on the Daniel Priest farm, 5. Jefferson^, b. July 4, 1826, was a clerk for A. C. Blood for a few years ; settled in 1856 on the Major Brooks farm in H. ; rem. to place marked "Barney" in 1870, where he now res.* 6. Sarah% b. June 9, 1828; m. Jan. 4, 1855, Wallace Sawyer, of H. (q. V.) 7. Julia A.^ b. Nov. 11, 1830; m. Sept. 7, 1854, Silas P. Glea- son ; she d. Nov. 6, 1856. One son, Arthur K.'^ ; res. Manchester. 8. Aurelia^, b. Jan. 17, 1833 ; m. in 1856, Joseph Howard, of Washington; she d. May 14, 1864. 9. Lucy B.», b. May 24, 1835; m. Sept. 22, 1854, Benjamin F. Knight, of Marlow. (q. v.) * This last place of res. was formerly the Gordon & Seaton store, rem. from the center to this place. Mr. Barney has recently rem. it to the west side of the road and erected a new house where it formerly stood. 336 GENEALOGY: BARNEY; BARTLETT. 10. Sophia L.', b. Sept. 18, 1843; m. George Brown, of Antrim; she d. Sept. 29, 1877. CHILDREN. 1. Charles Artemas'', b. in 1873. 2. Williefi, b. in 1877. BARTIiETT. 1. Ebenezer^ Bartlett was b. in Plymouth, Mass., July 8, 1779; was a shoemaker; m. Marcy, dau. of Dr. Nathaniel Abbot, of Dracut, Mass., who was b. in Dracut, Aug. 23, 1780, settled first in Lon- donderry, and rem. to H. in 1814. They res. first at "62," later for a long time at the place marked on map " W. Hall." Mr. Bart- lett d. Nov. 8, 1854; his wife d. Nov. 1, 1863. Children : — 3. Betsey-, b. Jan. 18, 1800; m. David Mclntire; res. Fitch- burg, Mass. 3. Almira-, b. Nov. 11, 1808; m. Daniel Chesmore; res. Leomin- ster, Mass. 4. Lydia-, b. July 4, 1810; m. March 10, 1853, William Lakin, of H. (q. V.) 5. Thomas', b. April 12, 1812; was a soldier in the Civil war ; d. in the service; res. in Nelson and Fitchburg, Mass.; m. Mary Bailey, of H. (q. v.), who d. in Sterling, Mass., Sept. 1880. CHILDREX. 1. Amauda^, d. youug. 2. Sultinas, m. James Whituey, of Sterling, Mass. Children: (1), Maria*; (2), Mary*; (3), Alice M.*, m. J. G. Lakin (q. v.); (», Charles*; (5), Eugene*. 3. Lydia^, m. Hart Shepherdson; res. Fitchburg. ■t. James*, m. and res. in Fitchburg ; ten children. 5. Etta*, m. Jack Wiman ; several children. 6. George*, m. and res. in Carlisle, Mass. ; several children. 6. Sarah^ b. Jan. 24, 1818; m. June 4, 1835, Henry H. Flint, of Nelson. Children. 7. Rev. Franklin Charles^ b. in Nelson, June 16, 1836; rem. in 1840 to H. and there learned the alphabet in a school-house stand- ing on the spot where President Pierce received a part of his pre- paratory training for college ; rem. to Shrewsbury, Mass., in 1842, where he worked on his father's farm and attended the district school ; Avas graduated at Thetford academy in the classical depart- GENEALOGY: BAETLETT. 837 raent July 27, 1857, and entered Amherst college the same year; after spending two years at Andierst, he left with a letter of dis- mission, and completed his course at Tufts college, graduating in 1861, the third in a class of twelve, with a philosophical oration. He was enabled to work his way through college by gaining, in a competitive examination, one of the scholarships granted by the state. There were twelve of these scholarships, and he was one of seventeen that applied for the two scholarships in the state at large. In 1861 he was principal of the High school in Westboro', Mass.; soon after having turned his attention to the study of Theology, he preached his first sermon in the Unitarian church at Groton, now Ayer Junction. In 1863 he preached in Dana, Mass., and vicinity, teaching meanwhile a select school. In 1864-5, he taught a select school in Hyannis, Mass., and afterwards was assistant in the academy at Dudley, Mass. In 1865 he rem. to Chatham, Mass., where he was ordained July 31, 1866, as pastor of the Universalist society in that place. In May, 1867, he became pastor of the Universalist society in Southbridge, Mass., where he proved himself a faithful minister, a useful member of the school committee, an efficient worker in the temperance cause, and by his active interest and co-operation in every good work, and by his frank and genial manners, won the re- spect and good will of all. In 1874 he took charge of the Willow Park seminary at Westboro', but resigned after one year of service. He preached for short periods at Oxford and Rockport, Mass., and in December, 1875, took charge of the Universalist parish in Attle- boro', Mass., but failing health compelled him to resign the position in March, 1876. His people voted him a leave of absence, hoping that he might recover, and he went to his father's in Shrewsbury, but he rapidly declined until death came to his relief. His record is with "the faithful in Christ Jesus." In addition to the work mentioned above, he prepared a memoir of Rev. W. W. Wilson, one of his predecessors in the pastorate at Southbridge, and at about the time he settled in Attleboro', he be- gan to write a genealogy of the Flint family, which he left un- finished. He m. a dau. of John Mellish, of Auburn, Mass., who d. at Auburn, March 23, 1881. Three daughters survive them. 8. A dau. of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Flint, name not given, and per- haps other children.* * The record of the Bartlett family is very impei-fect, but we have used all the information furnished us. 338 GENEALOGY: BARTLETT; BARTON; BASS. 9. Ebenezer A.-, b. Nov. 7, 1816; ra. Hannah Hadley; res. Sterling, Mass. 10. Jane M.^, b. June 14, 1819 ; m. John C. Brooks, (q. v.) 11. John M.^, b. Oct. 5, 1821; ra. Hannah Ryder; res. Shrews- bury, Mass. 13. Marcy M.-, b. April 20, 1824; m. Ira Cutler; res. Ashby, BARTON. 1. Amos^ Barton, with his family, lived for several years (name on tax-list 1802-8 inclusive), at No. "66," on J. D. Matthews' farm. It is still known as the "Barton place." Two children: Fidelia^ and Thorn as^ BASS. 1. David^ Bass, b. in Sharon, Feb. 8, 1798; ra. 1, Mary E. Eaton, who d. March 12, 1856; settled in Deering; rera. in 1834 to Sharon, and thence to the David Bonner farra in H. in 1858; m. 2, Nov. 26, 1857, Mrs. Mary D. Tarbell (q. v.) ; she d. at her daughter's in Antrim, June 13, 1884. He d. in H., Nov. 19, 1882. Children : — 2. David-, b. March 3, 1821 ; ra. May 1, 1845, Rebekah J. Carr, of Deering; in 1850, he bought the David Bonner farm in H., where he res. until 1858; present res. Woonsocket, R. I.; is engaged in the manufacture of spools and bobbins. CHILDREN. 1. Mary A-Vb. in Deering, July 20, 1846 ; m. Lyman H. Fulton, of Bedford ; res. Woonsocket. 2. Jennie M.^, b. in H., May 27, 1852; d. in Lawrence, Mass., May 14, 1866. o. Lewis C.^ b. in Deering, May 29, 1862; res. Woonsocket. 4. Viola E.^, b. in Deering, Nov. 4, 1864 ; res. Woonsocket. 3. Eben^, b. May 20, 1823; res. Antrim, where he is a promi- nent citizen ; ra. Nov. 16, 1848, Clarissa Wilkins, of Deering, who d. April 6, 1884. GENEALOGY: BASS; BASSETT. 339 CHILDREN. 1. Ella F.«, b. Dec. 5, 1849; ra. Nov. 30, 1871, George F. Newman; res. Somerville, Mass. 2. Charles H.s, b. Dec. 9, 1851; m. Dec. 25, 1877, Jennie Darrah. (q. v.) 3. Clara L.3, b. March 24, 1857; m. Nov. 25, 1875, Lucian W. Putney. 4. John W.3, b. June 24, 1861 ; m. Dec. 17, 1884, Mary E. Conn ; res. with his father. 5. Frank E.s, b. Sept. 4, 1862. 4. Mary-, b. May 5, 1825 ; ra. Matthew R. Moore, of Bedford ; res. East Cambridge, Mass. 5. William E.'-, b. June 2, 1827 ; m. Caroline Scales, of Lemp- ster; res. Lawrence, Mass. 6. Charles-, b. June 9, 1829; m. Martha J. Foster, of Ports- mouth; res. Sharon. 7. Lewis G.-, b. May 31, 1831 ; m. Mary Higgins, of St. Albans, Me. ; res. Antrim. 8. Samuel W.-, b. June 17, 1833; m. Mary Hale, of Milford ; res. Lawrence, Mass. 9. Martha J.^, b. March 13, 1836; d. June 21, 1863; m. George Emery, of Jaffrey. BASSETT. 1, Rev. Goodyear^ Bassett was b. in East Montpelier, Vt., May 22, 1801; m. Nov. 14, 1822, Tamer, dan. of John Cutler, who was b. July 3, 1800; d. April 20, 1825; m 2, Feb. 25, 1829, Betsey Cummings, of H., who d. April 29, 1849; m. 3, Nov. 21, 1849, Elizabeth Adeline, dau. of Robert and Betsey (Spring) Morrison, who was b. Dec. 23, 1814. Mr. Bassett served an apprenticeship with Joseph Howe, a blacksmith in Montpelier. When about 15 years of age he joined the Congregational church in Montpelier. In 1822 he united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and at the age of 23 years, was licensed to preach. For a time he was on a circuit in Vermont, and in 1827 and 1828 on the Deering (N. H.) circuit, which then embraced Peterboro'. Violent hemorrhage from the lungs compelled him to give up preaching. He settled in H. in 1832 or 1833; served the town as town clerk in 1841 and 1842, and as representative to the legislature in 1842; he built the house in the village marked "J. R. Hill." Subsequently he rem. 340 GENEALOGY: BASSETT; BELL. to Peterboro', where for nearly forty years he res. most of the time; was widely respected, not only for his business integrity, but for his Christian life. He d. May 8, 1886. Children : — 2. Eli-, b. Sept. 20, 1824; d. April 20, 1825. 3. Frances Mandana", b. May 6, 1836. 4. Eli G.% b. Nov. 6, 1850. BELIi. William^ Bell was a resident of Andover, Mass.; m. Deborah Kittridge. He was a soldier in the French and Indian war ; was captured by the Indians and treated as a slave by them. He escaped and went to Quebec, and was afterwards exchanged. Hugh- (William^) was b. in 1770; m. Nancy, dan. of David* and Sarah (Cochran) Wilson, of Deering ; settled in Society Land ; was one of the selectmen of that place in 1802 (see p. 277); was set off to Francestown by act of legislature June 17, 1802; was a lieuten- ant in the Francestown militia; d. in Francestown, in 1851. Three sons were residents of H. 1. Robert G.'' (Hugh-, William^), b. July 9, 1808; came to H. March 25, 1825; served nearly six years as an apprentice, journey- man, and foreman with Joshua Foster (q. v.) ; was away from town about two years, when he came back and worked a short time for Jesse Matthews and E. Reed. (See p. 83.) After another two years' absence he returned and formed a partnership with Jesse Matthews, and subsequently with Robert Morrison. About the time of his return the second time, Oct. 15, 1835, he m. Mrs. Sophronia (Bruce) Doe,t who was b. in Acworth, Dec. 30, 1807. They res. in the red house at the foot of the sand hill, where Hon. Charles J. Fox was b. In this house their three children were b. After carrying on the tanning business a few years, he sold out and left town. For some thirty years they have res. in Somerville, Mass. They celebrated their golden wedding at Odd Fellows' hall, Somerville. Over three hundred guests were present to pay * David Wilson was one of the guard that escorted General Burgoyne into Boston after his surrender. t Mrs. Bell was the dau. of Joseph and Susanna (Bruce) Bruce. Her first husband was Robert Doe, of Rumney. One son, Joseph R., b. in 1831, came to H. with his mother after her second marriage. Mr. & Mrs. ROBERT G. BELL, From a Photograph taken on the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Marriage. GENEALOGY: BELL. 341 to them their respects, and to enjoy the hospitalities arranged to note the event. The hall was converted into a grand reception room in a very tasty manner. Potted plants, flowers, ferns, and autumn leaves, sent thither by kind and thoughtful neighbors, added freshness to the scene. After a bountiful supper furnished by "Tufts," the company re-assembled in the lower hall and were called to order by S. C. Darling, Esq., who introduced J. M. Thompson, of the Boston Journal, who read a neat little poem dedi- cated to Mr. and Mrs. Bell, after which dancing followed, Mr. Bell appearing on the floor with his daughter at the head of the Virginia reel.* Children : — 3. William G.\ b. Feb. 1, 1839 ; m. Mary, dau. of Dea. A. Whit- ney, of Charlestown, Mass. A merchant ; place of business, 48, 50, 52, and 54 Commercial street, Boston ; a member of the New York Produce Exchange and a director of the Everett National bank, of Boston ; res. Newton, Mass. Of Mr. Bell, and his brother men- tioned below, we quote: "They are liberal in their dealings, and always anxious for the welfare of Boston, and promote and assist every measure that has that object in view. Both in business and social circles they are highly esteemed, and are deservedly popular in consequence of their strict integrity and honor." CHILDREN. 1. Alfred W.^, b. iu Charlestowu, Mass., May 30, 18G9. 2. Marion^ b. in Charlestown, Mass., May 29, 188 L 3. Albert D. S.*, b. June 27, 1842; m. Susan, dau. of Hon. E. W. Stoughton, of Bellows Falls, Vt.; res. Chestnut Hill, Mass., where, all their children were b., with the exception of the oldest, who was b. at Longwood, Mass. In business with his brother (q. v.); is a director of the Traders' and Monument National banks and one of the managers of the North American National Insur- ance company. CHILDREN. 1. Laura&, b. Nov. 14, 1870. 2. Stoushton^, b. June 28, 1874. 3. Gertrudes, b. Jan. 30, 1876. " 4. Conrad", b. Aug. 21, 1877. 5. Gibson^ b. May 3, 1879. 6. Hughs, b. Dec. 23, 1882 ; d. Nov. 27, 1883. 7. Stuarts, b. Sept. 21, 1884. * Their portraits, inserted liere, were from a photograph taken on tliis occasion. 342 GENEALOGY: BELL; BENNETT. 4. Abbie R. S.*, b. June 27, 1842 ; m. Fred D. Maynard, of the firm of Maynard & Irwin, merchants, State street, Boston ; res. in Somerville. CHILD. 1. Fred BelP, b. Dec. 29, 1879. 5. Cyrus^ (Hugh^ William^), m. Nancy French, b. in Rindge, March 10, 1802 ; res. at Factory Village (now Bennington) from 1824 to 1834; a tanner and shoemaker. Children : — 6. Sarah D.*, b. at Factory Village; ra. Harrison Morrill; a farmer; res. Henniker. CHILD. 1. Harrison B.^, b. Nov. 8, 1873. 7. Charles H.^, b. in Acworth ; res. Henniker. 8. Edward R."*, b. in Antrim; m. Nov. It), 1863, Hattie E. Adams; res. at Fentonville, Mich., where he d. Oct. 14, 1880. 9. William K.^ (Hugh-, William^), res. in H. from 1830 to 1835; worked in Elijah Reed's tannery; m. Eurydice Allen, of Rindge; rem. to La\t'reuce county. 111., and from thence to Iowa, where he d. at the age of 63. He kept a gene ral assortment store ; was re- spected by his towns-people, and left a handsome property ; his family rem, to Santa Anna, Cal. Children : — 10. A daughter m. in Iowa, D. M. Baker, a lawyer ; res. Santa Anna, Cal. 11. George* was with General Sherman in his march to the sea ; res. Santa Anna, Cal. 13. Charles*, res. Santa Anna, Cal.; is in a store with his brother George. BENNETT. 1. Jonathan- Bennett, one of the early settlers of H. (see p. 68), was the son of Moses^ and Anna (Blanchard) Bennett, of Groton, Mass. He was b. in Groton, May 17, 1733; m. Mary , and settled in Shirley, Mass. His three children were b. in Shirley ; he settled in H. at the place marked " J. H. Felch," probably in 1778. It is to be regretted that we known so little of him, as his name is so intimately connected with the organization of the town. We GENEALOGY : BENNETT. 343 can ouly repeat that be was authorized to call the first town-meet- ing, which was held at his house ; he was the first town clerk, a member of the first board of selectmen, and a member of the board of selectmen for 1782, after which date all trace of him is lost. Children : — 2. Olive^, b. Sei)t. 1, 1757 ; m. Asa Adams, (q. v.) 3. Jonathan^, b. April 24, 1760. 4. James^, b. Sept. 25, 1764. Moses- Bennett (Moses^), an elder brother of Jonathan-, was b. in Groton, Aug. 15, 1726; m. Feb. 17, 1746, Sarah Blood, of Gro- ton. He was one of thirty-three men who signed a petition for the formation of a new town, and presented it to a town-meeting at Groton on the first day of March, 1747. He had six children, of whom the eldest was 5. Stephen^ (Moses'-, Moses^), b. in Groton, April 22, 1747; m. Elizabeth Wilson, of Shirley (published Oct. 5, 1774). He res. in Groton and Shirley a few years, and rem. to H. about the year 1778 ; settled in the place marked " 35." He was one of the " tything men" in 1781. He was also chosen as one of the men to carry the chain for the surveyor in finding the center of the town that year. He was one of the surveyors of highways in 1782; as this is the last trace we have of him, it is to be presumed that he left town with his uncle, Jonathan. Children : — 6. John-*, b. in Groton, Feb. 25, 1775. 7. Stephens b. in Shirley, Feb. 3, 1777. 8. BettyS b. in H., Aug. 19, 1779. 9. Stephen*, b. in H., July 24, 1782. One child, perhaps the first, Stephen^ d. in H., and was buried beside the Adams child, (q. V.) HEZEKIAH BENNETT. Aaron^ Bennett was probably a relative of Moses^ Bennett, of Groton. He was b. in Groton, and spent a large part of his life there, but was in Shirley as early as 1774. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war ; enlisting about the time General Washington came to Cambridge; after his discharge he started for his home and was taken sick and d. at White Plains, Westchester county, N. Y. He m. Katherine Newton, who after the death of her husband, m. 2, 344 GENEALOGY: BENNETT. Thomas Craig, and rem. to Paxton, Mass., thence to H. (q. v.) Mr. Bennett had four children, of whom we have the record of the second, 1. Hezekiah^^ (Aaron^), b. in Groton, Oct. 28, 1772 ; rem. to H. in June, 1790 ; m. June 11, 1799, Sarah, dau. of Timothy and Sybil (Cummings) Moors, who was b. in New Ipswich, May 5, 1776. He settled on a farm marked "J. Robinson," near No. "83"; rem. about the year 1815,* to Weston, Vt., where he lived until the death of his wife, Sept. 25, 1848. He d. in Bennington, Vt., Dec. 6, 1859 ; was bui-ied in Weston. Children : — 2. Lucinda^ b. April 12, 1800. 3. Relief^, b. June 29, 1801 ; m. 1, Abraham Higgins, who d. in Weston after they had been m. about eight years ; m. 2, Lewis Fuller ; she d. in Weston. She had two children by her first hus- band, and several children by her second husband. 4. Lucy M.^ b. June 21, 1803 ; m. Artemas Kirk; d. in Weston. Left a large family of children. 5. James H.^, b. May 26, 1805 ; m. Ehoda D. Holt ; res. in Ben- nington, Vt., and Rochester, N. Y. He d. in Rochester, Nov. 29, 1861 ; his wife d. in Bennington, Vt. Children : three sons and one daughter. 6. Horace W.^ b. April 3, 1807; m. Dec. 8, 1842, Elvira S. Lawrence, of Weston, Vt.; res. in Weston, Vt., and Lowell, Mass., 28 years, and Rutland, Vt. Both d. in Kutland. CHILDREN. 1. A son, b. Jan. 20, 1844 ; d. Jan. 24, 1844. 2. Ella C.4, b. in Lowell, Jan. 25, 1851. 7. Rebecca C.^, b. April 1, 1809; m. James Hannaford, who was b. in Peacham, Vt., in 1806; res. about 20 years in Sanbornton, then in Weston, Vt., Lowell, Mass., and Peterboro' ; she d. in Peterboro'. 8. Catherine N.'', b. Feb. 13, 1811 ; m. 1, Nahum Piper, who d. in Claremont ; m. 2, John Perkins, who d. . Mrs. Perkins res. in Claremont. Names of children not given. 9. Edward N.^, b. June 21, 1814; m. Diantha Abbott, of Wes- ton. In company with his brother, Stephen, in Feb. 1849, he sailed * Mr. Bennett's name appears on the tax-list from 1794 to 1815, inclusive. GENEALOGY: BENNETT; BIGELOW. 345 from New York for California; he fell overboard, his body was rescued but buried at sea Aug. 17, 1849, in latitude, 3° 26' south ; longitude, 105° 10' west. One son, who res. in Rutland. 10. Stephen D. K^ b. June 15, 1820 ; ra. at Bennington, Vt., Dec. 25, 1844, Harriet Pierce, who d. at Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 19, 1870. Mr. Bennett was a student at the academy in H. in the summer of 1838 ; served an apprenticeship of three years with Gov. John H. Steele, of Peterboro', in his machine shop; res. for many years at Rochester, N. Y., but since early in 1872, has res. at Salt Lake City, Utah. CHILDREN. 1. Emma L. ', m. Rogers ; res. Rochester, N. Y. Names of other childreu not giveu. 11. Aaron C. G.^, b. Jan. 22, 1823; m. Dec. 31, 1846, Lucinda Wroath ; res. Rochester, N. Y. Three sons and one daughter. REV. ASAHEL BIGELOW. Joseph^ Bigelow was a captain in the Revolutionary war; he d. in 1782, at the age of 81 years, leaving six sons and two daughters, one of whom was the mother of Dorothea Lynde Dix, the philan- thropist, y/ho not only instituted many reforms in prisons, but was the first nurse who went to the army in the Civil war of 1861. Andrew- (Joseph^) served three years in the Revolutionary war, enlisting at the age of sixteen; he also served in the war of 1812-5. He m. Sarah Fassett ; they had fifteen children, three of whom were ministers. 1. Rev. AsaheP (Andrew^ Joseph^) was b. in Boylston, Mass., May 14, 1797; m. Sept. 15, 1830, Dorcas F., dau. of Henry Homes,* a hardware merchant in Boston, Mass. In May, 1817, Mr. Bige- low's father gave him his time, all that he could give him. He worked three months, earning $30 in that time, and in September * William! Homes emigrated from Scotland to America in 1086. lie was a Presby- terian minister, and, in 1715, settled at Martha's Vineyard on a salary of £60 a year. Robert^ (William^) m. in 1716, Mary, a sister of Benjamin Franklin. A grandson, William* (William'', Robert-, William^) was a goldsmith in Boston. Henry"' (William*, William'', Robert-, Williami) had six daughters, one of whom was Dorcas", and seven sons, three of whom were ministers : Henry A.«, missionary of the A. B. C. F. M. in Constantinople, Turkejs William", home missionary in Mis- souri, afterwards settled in St. Louis; and Francis's home missionary, afterwards settled in Lynn, Mass. 23 346 GENEALOGY: BIGELOW. took his bundle and walked forty-five miles to Andover, and entered Phillips academy. He mastered the Latin Grammar in two weeks. He worked at his trade (he was a cooper), taught in vacation time, and by rigid economy, worked his way through academy and col- lege. The last three years of his college life he boarded himself on fifty cents a week. He was graduated from Harvard college in 1823. He took a theological course at Andover. After his gradua- tion he preached six months at North Yarmouth, Me. He declined a call to settle in that place, and preached six months for Doctor Payson, in Portland, Me. He received a call from Newton, Mass., and about the same time one from Walpole, Mass. He accepted the latter, and was settled March 12, 1828. His pastorate in "Wal- pole continued twenty-one yeai-s ; his work there was greatly pros- pered, not only in the church, but in the community ; he was sent to the legislature twice, and was loved and respected by all. (For an account of his work in H., see Doctor Clark's address and Church history.) We will add, he was a good and true man ; he was pru- dent and thoughtful, careful of every one's feelings, moderate in criticism, and kind of heart. He was a strong man in the best sense of the word. He was not a brilliant speaker, his delivery was unimpassioned, yet he always had something to say. Mr. Bigelow was deeply interested in the soldiers who were called to the front in the Civil war. The following lines were written and given by him at the close of a sermon, which was an appeal for money to furnish them religious reading: — By the side of you " Cascade," While the soothing riv'let flows, Worn by toils for country's aid, 1861 Weston sleeps in calm repose. 1S6'2 Bowers, the youth of promise rare, Stirred by patriotic flres, Braves the Southern tainted air, And in Freedom's cause expires. On Potomac's verdant shore, 1S6-2 DUNKLEE finds an early grave. Fallen asleep to wake no more, Isfi'i Barker rests beneath its wave. Now to fill the vacant breach, Others of our loved ones burn; Shafts of death their hearts may reach, Ere we welcome their retiirn. Thus it is throughout the land, Roused by periled Freedom's cry, A GENEALOGY : BIGELOW. 347 Thousands join her patriot band, Thousands will her mai-tjTS die. Shall we leave them to their fate? Nor the Word of Life bestow, Leading to the better state, Should they pass from scenes below? Xo! We'll give the Light Divine; Throw around the shield of pi-ayer. In our heart of hearts enshrine. With tliem all their perils share. August, 180-2. A. BIGELOW. In all the relations of life he was faithful and true. "He has gone without an enemy to meet or one to leave behind," Rev. Francis J, Marsh, in Norfolk, Mass., county history, says of him: "Mr, Bigelow was pre-eminently a Bible preacher, and so plain and clear were his teachings that even the children could understand. He was a man of deep piety and earnest prayer. A diligent student, he was much in his study, searching ' the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so.'" He d. Aug. 16, 1877. Mrs. Bigelow con- tinues to res. in H. in the same house that has been her home for thirty-eight years. (See village plan.) Children all b. in Walpole. 2. Isabel Homes* m. Aug. 1856, C. W. Kittredge, of San Fran- cisco, Cal. CHILDREN. L Spencer B.^. b. Nov. 5, 1857. 2. Ralph B.5, b. Feb. 20, 1859. 3. Fred H.^, twin to Ralph B., b. Feb. 20, 1859; d. in H., April 14, 1800. 4. Edith K 5, b. April 9, 1861 ; d. in California in 1861. 5. Isabel G.^, d. on return voyage to California, Dec. 1866. 6. Daisy K.^, b. Oct. 6, 1871. 3. Henry A.* entered Williams college, but was obliged to leave on account of poor health. He went to the Pacific coast and en- gaged in mining in Oregon, thence to Arizona, where he was one of the pioneers in mining. He was chosen representative to the first legislature of Arizona, and was afterwards president of the council of the senate ;* has also held various other oflices of trust ; res. Prescott, Ari. 4. Lucy M.-* m. A. D. Tuttle. (q. v.) 5. Miranda* d. at the age of one and one-half years. 6. Benjamin Franklin* was hospital steward in Boston in the * He was for a time acting governor, in the absence of Governor Fremont. 348 GENEALOGY: BIGELOW; BILLINGS. early part of the Civil war, and during the last two years of the war was assistant surgeon in the navy. He. w^as afterward a physi- cian in Claypool, Ind., where he d. June, 1879. 7. Charles Freeman* m. June, 1883, Lucy Stickney. He is a druggist in Cochituate, Mass. BARNEY BIGELOW. Barney Bigelow, and Sarah, his wife, came to H, from Spring- field, Vt. They lived a few years in several places in town. He d. •at the place marked " H. Fuller," on the Bennington road, April 16, 1863, aged 48 years, and was buried in Pine Ridge cemetery ; his widow returned to Springfield, where she now res. BILLINGS. Joseph^ Billings was b, in Lincoln, Mass., Jan. 22, 1762; m. Martha Allen, who was b. in the same town March 12, 1766. They had fourteen children, all of whom grew up to manhood and womanhood. The youngest child was 1. Samuel Wilder^ (Joseph^), b. in Lincoln, Mass., May 5, 1811 ; m. Dec. 24, 1835, Esther, dau. of Benjamin* and Lucy (Barden) Knight, who was b. in Antrim, March 7, 1813, and d. in H., Sept. 28, 1876. In 1826 or 1827, Mr. Billings was apprenticed to his elder brother, William C. Billings, to learn the shoemaker's trade at " High Bridge," in New Ipswich ; a portion of his time during his apprenticeship was spent at the common school and the academy at New^ Ipswich. About the year 1831 he estab- lished himself in business with his brother, William C, at Calais, Me. He rem. to Hooksett in 1834, and carried on a prosperous busi- ness in the boot and shoe trade until 1845, when he rem. to Goffs- town, where he engaged in the same business for three years. In 1848 he formed a partnership with F. S. Bullard, of Peterboro', where he engaged largely in custom manufacture of boots and shoes, in addition to the regular retail business. In 1857 or 1858, * Benjamin Knight was b. in Anti'im, IMay 5, 1783 ; d. May 37, 1849. His wife was b. in Stoddard, July 30, 1784; d. April 23, 1852. GENEALOGY : BILLINGS. 349 he sold his interest in the firm of Billings & Bullard, and engaged in farming a few years, then he formed a partnership with Wallace Scott, and a little later purchased a farm in H., marked " L. Johnson," where he res. until the death of his wife in 1876, when he returned to Peterboro' and spent the remainder of his days with his only dau., Mrs. D. M. White. He d. May 13, 1882. He was a man of practical liberal views, of good business capacity, strictly honest in all his dealings, and in his domestic relations a kind, considerate husband, a loving and affectionate father, honored and respected by all who knew him. Children : — 2. Martha E.% b. in Hooksett, March 8, 1840; m. Oct. 18, 1866, Gen. Daniel M. White, of Peterboro', who was b. in Peterboro', May 4, 1844; his early days were spent on his father's farm and at the public schools in Peterboro'. On three occasions he endeavored to join the army, but on account of his age and the objection of his father, he was compelled to remain at home until the 1st regt. of New Hampshire cavalry was recruited, when he became a member of Co. E, of that regiment. He was in the campaigns of the Shenandoah valley, and served under Generals Custer and Sheridan, until he was mustered out as a lieutenant in July, 1865. After the close of the war, he attended the McCollom institute for a season; taught school a few years with good success; was admitted to the Hillsboro' county bar in May, 1876, and immedi- ately began the practice of his profession in Peterboro'. In 1878 he was a member of the New Hampshire senate ; politically he has always been an active but liberal and progressive Democrat. He served the state and his constituents faithfully when in the senate, and in 1886 was strongly urged to accept the nomination for con- gress He is an active and honored member of the G. A. R., hav- ing joined Aaron F. Stevens post. No. 6, in 1868. He has held all the offices in his post, and also the offices of department inspector and junior and senior vice department commander. He was aide-de- camp on the staff of Lucius Fairchild, commander-in-chief of the G. A. R. for the years 1887 and 1888. He has been very active in the organization of the state militia. He was commissioned captain of Co. A cavalry, N. H. N. G., Oct. 17, 1872; May 10, 1875, he was commissioned major of the second regiment, and May 2, 1877, he was promoted to be colonel. In 1877, he by appointment of the governor and council was a member of a commission that drafted a new militia law for the state. This law, every section 350 GENEALOGY: BILLINGS; BLODGETT. and chapter of which bears unmistakable evidence of the thorough- ness of liis work, has commended itself so forcibly, that it is not only practically the militia law of the state to-day, but it has been adopted either in whole or in part as the law governing national guards in other states. In 1877 Colonel White was detailed by Governor Prescott to com- mand the New Hampshire troops at the one hundredth anniversary of the battle of Bennington. May 15, 1884, he was commissioned brigadier-general of the First brigade of the New Hampshire militia. July 11, 1887, he was appointed by President Cleveland United States Consul at Sherbrooke, Province of Quebec, Domin- ion of Canada; he entered upon the duties of his office on the eighth day of August following, which office he now holds. General White is well known throughout the state, and where he is best known there are his firmest friends. In all his business and social relations he has the confidence and esteem of all who know him. Mrs. White d. in Peterboro', Dec. 23, 1885. CIIILDRKN. 1. Samuel Isaac^ b. Oct. 14, 1872; d. Oct. 14, 1872. 2. Emina Bertha^ b. Jan. 15, 1880. 3. Cora Louise-*, b. Sept 18, 1881; d. May 16, 1884. O. N. BILLINGS. O. N. Billings, and Alice, his wife, from Boston, have res. in H., at Hancock hotel, for the three past winters, 1885-88. He employs about twenty horses in hauling wood to the depot, from lots in the north part of the town. BLODGETT. 1, Josiah^ Blodgett m. Jane Thornton ; rem. from Lexington, Mass., to Sunderland, Mass., and from thence to H. in the early part of 1786. He settled first in that part of the town included in the centre district that was organized in 1792. (See p. 22(5.) Later he rem. to the place marked "11" on map ; d. in 1814. His wife d. in 1834. Children: — 2, Salmon- [4]. GENEALOGY: BLODGETT. 351 3. Zuba^ m. April 14, 1796, Jonas Davis, (q. v.) 4. Salmon- [2] (Josiah^) came to H, with his parents in 1786. He enlisted in the army at the age of 15 years,* the term of his service not known; m. Nov. 12, 1789, Sarah, dau. of William Williams; res. for a time in the centre district, and subsequently rem. to the place marked on the map "14."t In 1810 he rem. to Dublin, thence to New York, to Weston, Vt., to Acworth, to H,, and d. in Nelson. Children : — 5. James^ b. Dec. 20, 1790 ; res. in Mount Holly, Vt. 6. A son^. 7. Josiah^ b. April 6, 1793; res. in Portland, Me. 8. Salmon^ b. Aug. 26, 1795; res. in Chesterfield. 9. William^, b. May 22, 1797; res. in Nelson. 10. SamueP, b. March 28, 1799; res. in Acworth. 11. John^ res. in New York. 13. Timothy^ b. Dec. 16, 1802; m. 1, Jan. 9, 1830, Rebecca E., dau. of Benaiah Cummings (q. v.), who d. May 2, 1863 ; m. 2, Susan Hill, who d. March 18, 1869; m. 3, Oct. 12, 1876, Mary (Batch- elder) Hardy, b. March 3, 1815; d. April 23, 1879. He res. for many years at the place bearing his name on the map, but late in life he sold this place and rem. to Harrisville, where he d. 13. Thomas^ d. young. 14. An infant^. 15. Sylvester^, res. in Dublin. 16. Sally Jane^, b. July 6, 1810; m. Nathaniel C. Manly, b. July 9, 1803; d. June 17, 1876; she d. in 1840; res. Weston, Vt. CHILDREN. 1. Mary A.^, b. Oct. 31, 1827; m Leonard Mansfield; res. New Ipswich. 2. Salmon B.^ b. July 2, 1829; d. in 1851, near Cape de Verde islands, off the coast of Africa. 3. Josiah W.*, b. Dec. 13, 1831; d. in Wasliingtou, N. H., in 1875, leaving a widow and two sons. 4. Prucius W.-i, b. May 21, 1833; m. in 1864, Martlia A. Swallow. When eight years of age he came to H. to live with his uncle, Timothy Blodgett ; five years afterwards he began to vvorli in mills, making wooden w-are and chair- ; being disabled by an accident, he was a * He was one of General Washington's life guai'ds, and when lie carried dispatches for the General he was, on his i-eturn, treated with wine. t Nos. 1-2 and 13 were also occupied toy .Josiali or Salmon Blodgf^tt. .Tosiah was taxed for forty acres of land, and Salmon was taxed for twenty acres. The land is not suitable for cultivation, and after being occupied for a few years was abandoned, and is now used as a pasture. 352 GENEALOGY: BLODGETT; BLOOD. traveling photographer for several years ; was iu the jewelry business for fourteen years ; and is at the present time a farmer ; res. Fitch- burg, Mass. Children: (1), Nathaniel P.5, b. Nov. 13, 1865. (2), Vernon C.5,b. April 3, 1868. (3), Ralph W.s, b. Sept. 1, 1870; d. July 17, 1872. (4), Zoe Ella^, b. April 11, 1873. (5), Almon R.^, b. Nov. 3, 1877. 5. Nathaniel W.*, b. March 27, 1835 ; d. in 1850. 6. Sally Jane B.*, b. Sept. 1838; m. Charles P. Nutting; res. New Ipswich. BLOOD. Ebenezer^ Blood was b. in Hollis and d. in Pepperell, Mass.; m. Abigail Andrews. Jonathan^ (Ebenezer^), b. in Deering, July 2, 1776 ; d. in Deering; m. Sarah Pierce, who was b. in Pepperell, Mass., Aug. 27, 1778; d. in H., March 24, 1859. Children :— 1, Sarah Piei'ce^ (Jonathan^, Ebenezer^), b. in Pepperell in 1807 ; d. in H., March 30, 1866. 3. Ambrose C.^ (Jonathan-^, Ebenezer^), b. in Pepperell, July 7, 1812; came to H. when about 15 years of age to live with Hon. David Patten. In 1842 he associated himself in trade with Rod- ney S. Lakin ; subsequently he bought Mr. Lakin out and continued in the same business for nearly thirty years from the time he began. He was town clerk from 1850 to 1865 inclusive. He was a kind- hearted man and an excellent citizen, and d. without leaving an enemy. He d. Nov. 26, 1873; m. March 15, 1849, Maria Tubbs, who res. at place marked "Mrs. A. C. Blood," on village plan. Fac-simile of his autograph : — 3. David Wilder^ (Jonathan-, Ebeuezer^), b. in Pepperell ; m. ; d. in Illinois. 4. Martha Augusta^ (Jonathan'^, Ebenezer^), b. in Pepperell ; m. Moses Chase, who d. ; res. North Weare. GENEALOGY: BOHONAN; BOND; BONNBR. 353 BOHONAN. Sargent" Bohonan, son of Jonathan^ and Dorothy (Wells) Bohonan, was b. in Springfield, Sept. 24, 1811 ; rem. to H. from PeterboTo', in the spring of 1858 or 1859; res. at the place marked "Dow*- Place"; rem, to Boylston, Mass., in the spring of 1864. He m. 1, July 28, 1833, Roxana Blood, of Sharon, who was b. July 4, 1810; d. Jan. 24, 1870; m. 2, Sept. 19, 1872, Elizabeth B. Cud worth, who was b. in Whitefield, May 13, 1827; d. April 3, 1879; m. 3, Oct. 6, 1881, Mary (Heard) Snow, who was b. in Dub- lin, April 25, 1820; d. Aug. 21, 1887. Present res., Peterboro'. CHILD. 1. Lizzie^, b. June 5. 1836; m. Giles C. Lakiu. (q. v.) BOND. 1. Charles F.-, son of Dea. Asa^ Bond, was b. in Nashua, in 1837; rem. with his father to Antrim in 1846; m. Feb. 19, 1857, Olivia Brown, who d. in H., March 11, 1879; rem. to H. ; res. several years at place marked "A. Farwell." After the death of his family he rem. to Chesterfield. Children : — 3. Charles William% b. Dec. 10, 1857; d. in H., Aug. 26, 1878. 3. George Augustus^, b. Dec. 21, 1859; d. in H., Sept. 25, 1878. 4. Mary A.^, b. June 10, 1862; d. in infancy. BONNER. John^ Bonner was b. in London, Eng., and immigrated to this country when a small boy. He m. and settled in Springfield, Mass., where d. in 1811. His family consisted of three sons, John, George, and David, and several daughters. He saw active service in the French and Indian war, and also in the war of the Revolu- tion. 1. John- (John^) was b. in Springfield, April 2, 1764. In 1777 he was a res. of Hollis; May 29, 1781, he enlisted in the army for tliree years, from that town under Captain Howe. H^. was assigned to Colonel Hale's regiment, and served his full time; m. in Hollis, 354 GENEALOGY: BONNEK. Oct. 29, 1786, Sarah, dau. of Capt. William Brooks, who was b. in . Hollis, July 6, 1766. They rem. to H. about the year 1787, and set- tled near what is now known as H. junction (" 102" on map). They soon rem. from this place to a lot on the north side of the road, about half-way between Coolidge's mill and the Bowers corner, so called, at the foot of what is known as the Bonner hill ("75" on map). Mr. Bonner d. Aug. 25, 1804. He was an expert swimmei-, but was drowned in Norway pond; he was at the time teaching a lad named John Hosley to swim. It is supposed that he was seized with cramp, as he urged the boy to swim for his life, and then sank to rise no more. He was a shoemaker, and supported his family with what he earned at the bench and by the cultivation of a small farm. His widow, at the age of 38 years, was left in the depths of poverty with seven children, the eldest, a girl of seven- teen, and the youngest less than two years old, to engage in a battle to keep the wolf from her door. This she was able to do by the most rigid economy, although another member was added to her family the following May; she m. 2, Nov. 17, 1807, Elias Whit- conib, of Rindge, and rem. to Ashby, Mass. ; she had one son by this marriage, Eliph, b. April 20, 1810; d. Feb. 7, 1841. After the death of Mr. Whitcomb, Dec. 14, 1828, she res. for a time at New Ipswich ; she m. 3, Timothy Moors, of H., in 1833. Shortly after the death of her last husband (July, 1845), she left H. and made her home with her son-in-law, Otis Byam, of Chelmsford, Mass., where she d. May 3, 1854, at the advanced age of 88 years. She united with the Congregational church prior to her first marriage, and ever maintained a consistent Christian life, i^assing upward at its close to the companionship of that Saviour in whom she had put her trust. Children : — 2. SallyS [11], b. March 11, 1787. 3. Mary 3 [12], b. June 23, 1789. 4. John Brooks^ [14], b. July 14, 1791. 5. Samuel Brooks^ [25], b. Oct. 6, 1793. (5. Asenath^ [33], b. May 28, 1796. 7. David Brooks^ [36], b. July 26, 1798. 8. Susanna^ b. July 23, 1800; d. Nov. 7, 1803. 9. Lavina'^ [46], b. Nov. 24, 1802. 10. Martha^ [81], b. May 4, 1805. 11. Sally3 ^2] (John-, John^), b. March 11, 1787; m. I, Mr. Pierce; m. 2, Mr. Woodman; with both these she res. in Boston; GENEALOGY: BONNER. 355 m. 3, Jonas Robbins, of Berlin, Mass., who d. Dec. 17, 1846; she d' at Berlin, Nov. 2o, 18G3. 12. Mary3 [3] (John-, John^), b. July 23, 1789; m. 1, Dec. 16, 1816, Raymond Stratton, of Rindge, b. A])ril 6, 1790; res. New Ipswich. He d. Sept. 14, 1838; m. 2, March 22, 1845, Col. Oliver Prescott, of Jaffrey. He d. Nov. 25, 1850; she d. at the res. of her dau. at Fredonia, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1879. Child: — 13. Susan M.*, b. in Rindge, May 26, 1825; m. O. P. Prescott, of Jaffrey ; present res, (1887) Topeka, Kansas. 14. John Brooks^ [4] (John-, John^), b. July 14, 1791 ; m. April 15, 1822, Elvira S. Cummings, who was b. April 2, 1802. He was a soldier in Captain Dent's company, in the war of 1812-5. It is re- lated of him by one of his comrades that, in one of the prominent battles where he was serving in the capacity of waiter to his cap- tain, and not expected to bear arms, the incentive to be in the brunt of the battle caused him to seize the musket of a wounded soldier and choose a position in the thickest of the fight. He settled first in Pennsylvania, where most if not all his children were born ; after- wards he rem. to Michigan, where he spent his closing years upon the farm he drew from the government as a bounty for his services in her defense ; d. Sept. 12, 1866. His widow d. Sept. 29, 1879 Children : — 15. Sarah Sophia*, b. May 29, 1823; m. Lewis J. Hawley. 16. Phebe £.-», b. Oct. 7,1826; m. George W. McNamara; d. Jan. 22, 1848. 17. John B.^ b. Feb. 21, 1828; m. Sophronia Frecland. 18. Charles C.^ b. Sept. 21, 1830; d. Aug. 28, 1831. 19. Charles C.^ b. Sept. 6, 1831 ; m. Adeline Mitchell. 30. Mary Lavina Asenath^ b. Sept. 21, 1834; m. 1, Josiah Saeger ; m. 2, Alfred A. Maxim. 31. Margaret A.\ h. April 12, 1838 ; d. July 17, 1838. 33. Martha A.^ b. June 28, 1840; m. 1, Henry Fulkerson ; m. 2, Aug. Ayers. 33. Samuel D.*, b. June 7, 1842; m. Harriet Cook. 34. George W.^ b. June 2, 1846; m. 1, Sarah Olmstead; m. 2, Libbie Persons. 35. Samuel Brooks^ [5] (John-, John^), b. Oct. 6, 1793; m. 1, April 29, 1818, Sarah C. Moore, who d. Dec. 2, 1828; m. 2, Jan. 4, 1830, Cynthia Fitch, who d. Jan. 29, 1870. He res. in Montreal for many years, and was engaged in the foundry business. He 356 GENEALOGY: BONNER. rem. to Plattsburgh, N. Y., whei-e he remained some four years, when he returned to Montreal and engaged in the lumber trade, which business he followed until his death, Aug. 21, 1864. Children : — 26. Susan*, b. 1819; lived a few months. 27. Jane^ b. July 25, 1820. 28. Elsie^ b. Oct. 21, 1822 ; d. Oct. 29, 1825. 29. John^ b. Sept. 11, 1824. He was a student for several terms at Hancock academy; afterwards he studied law and settled in Dodgeville, Wis., where he practised his profession; was judge of probate, and at the time of his death (Dec. 1867) held the office of circuit judge. 30. Samuel Brooks*, b. June, 1826. The time and manner of his death are unknown to any of his friends. He left Montreal, and after visiting his brother he took a steamer to New Orleans, to which point his baggage was checked, but he was never heard from afterwards. 31. Francis*, b. Sept. 1836 ; d. April, 1860. 32. Emma Cynthia*, b. June 2, 1841; m. Brevt. Brig.-gen. George F. Nichols, of Plattsburgh, N. Y. 33. Asenath^ [6] (John-, John^), b. May 28, 1796; m. Jesse Mil- ler, of Peterboro', May 14, 1824. He was b. July 6, 1791 ; d. Sept. 6, 1885. They were both educated for teachers at New Ipswich academy, and taught for several terms the same school in Rindge; she in the summer, and he in the winter. They settled on a farm in the east part of Peterboro', where they res. until 1839, when they rem. to the village ; she d. March 10, 1868. Children : — 34. John Randolph*, b. Nov. 6, 1828; m. 1, Nov. 24, 1851, Allura A. Moors, of Sharon; she d. July 8, 1858, aged 27 years 4 months; he ra. 2, Jan. 11, 1860, Ellen A. Townsend, of Gilsum, b. July 30, 1838. He learned the printer's trade in New Hampshire Courier office, Concord, and afterward worked for S. P. Brown, in Peterboro', whom he succeeded in business, and took as a partner K. C. Scott, to whom he taught the trade. They issued the first number of the Contoocook Transcript, May 27, 1849. They pub- lished this paper two years, when Miller sold out and worked as a journeyman in western New York. In Dec. 1851, -he purchased the stock of drugs and medicines contained in the only drug store in town, and has successfully prosecuted the business of a pharmacist until the present time (1887). He was appointed justice of the GENEALOGY: BONNER. 357 peace in 1863, and justice throughout the state in 1868, and now does most of tlie trial justice business of the town. He was com- missioned postmaster Aug, 17, 1861, which office he held by re- appointment until Jan. 14, 1882, In the benevolent organizations of the state he is prominently identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having been grand patriarch of the Grand En- campment in 1877, and grand representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge in 1878-9. We are greatly indebted to him for the valuable assistance he has rendered in furnishing us the record of the Bonner family, CHILDREN. 1. Edward E.^, b. Aug. 24, 1853. 2. Frances A.^, b. June 17, 1858 ; d. July 25, 1858. 3. Arthur H.s, b. Jan. 5, 1863. 4. Harry E.^, b. June 10, 1867. 35. Charles Adams*, b. June 2, 1880; m. June 7, 1854, Sarah M. Ames, b. Sept. 27, 1835. He is a machinist, having learned his trade of G. F. Felt, for whom he worked several yeaYs ; also, for the Peterboro' Manufacturing Co. During the first years of the Civil war, he rem. to Meriden, Conn., where he served as foreman in a gun manufactory. For the last few years he has had charge of the machinery in the Wilcox Silver Plate manufactory. He has served several years as councilman in the city. CHILDliEN. 1. Lizzie M.^, b. June 6, 1856. 2. Freddie M.^ b. Oct. 8, 1860. 3. Frank E.", b. May 5, 1866 ; d. Sept. 16, 1866. 36. Sarah Frances*, b. June 4, 1835; d. Aug. 26, 1835. 37. David Brooks=^ [7] (John^ Johni), b, July 26, 1798; m. Oct. 24, 1826, Abigail Hadley, of H., who d. July 5, 1848. He bov;ght the farm formerly owned by Abijah Hadley (" D. Bass" on map), where he lived most of the time until his death, March 8, 1851, He occupied a prominent position in town for many years, in its political, military, and other leading interests. Children, all b, in H, : — 38. George Simonds*, b. Dec. 14, 1827. He learned the trade of a printer, in the office of the New Hampshire Courier^ at Con- cord, and continued to work at his trade in Manchester until his death, Feb. 14, 1857. 358 GENEALOGY: BONNER. 39. Abbie MariaS b. Oct. 1, 1829; m. Jan. 3, 1855, Robert G. Carr; res. Hillsboro'. 40. SabrinaS b. Nov. 1, 1832; m. Nov. 27, 1861, L. E. Nor- mand; res. Claremont. 41. Harriet*, b. Sept. 25, 1837; m. 1, Oct. 12, 1859, Horace M. Gillis. After his death she ra. 2, Charles L. Richardson, paymaster of the Amoskeag corporation ; res. Manchester. 43, James M.*, b. Sept. 12, 1835 ; a printer, and works at his trade in Jamestown, N. Y. He enlisted Oct. 3, 1861, as a musician in the 60th N. Y. regt. band, and served until the close of the war. Was a member of the band that played at Lincoln's funeral. 43. Sarah J.*, b. Sept. 12, 1839; d. Aug. 17, 1841. 44. Annie R.\ b. Sept. 25, 1842 ; m. Oct. 9, 1860, Edwin T. Carpenter; res. Corinth, Vt. 45. David Henry*, b. Oct. 4, 1845; m. May 4, 1873, Anna Jones. He d. May 1, 1876. 46. Lavina^ [9] (John^, John^), b. Nov. 24, 1802; m. Otis Byam, of Chelmsford, Mass., b. Feb. 27, 1779. They were engaged in keeping a hotel in Boston until after their two eldest children were born, when they returned to Chelmsford, and spent the remainder of their days upon a farm. He d. Nov. 5, 1857, and she followed him Sept. 21, 1868. Children : — 47. George Otis*, b. April 2, 1829; ra. Oct. 9, 1852, Mary A. Capen. 48. Sarah Lavina*, b. Feb. 27, 1835; m. Oct. 9, 1852, Calvin W. Adams; she d. June 26, 1880. 49. Samuel Leander*, b. May 10, 1837; m. Jan. 24, 1863, Emily Laws. 50. Raymond Stratton*, b. Nov. 15, 1839; m. Nov. 6, 1868, Helen E. Bailey. 51. Martha^ [10] (John-, John^), b. May 4, 1805; m. 1, George Wright; m. 2, June 4, 1843, Benjamin P. Hutchins, who d. Nov. 28, 1882; she d. Jan. 16, 1870. Child: — 52. Martha L.*, b. in Carlisle, Mass., May 31, 1844; m. 1, April 27, 1867, A. J. Hildreth; m. 2, June 30, 1879, Eugene L. Davis, of Nashua ; res. New York city. GENEALOGY: BOUTELLE. 359 BOUTELLE. The Boutelle family were of French origin. It is supposed tliat their French ancestors came from Normandy to England with William the Conqueror. Two brothers, James and John, settled in Massachusetts about the year 1632, John emigrated to the New Haven colony in 1686. James\ with his wife, Alice, remained in Massachusetts. They had a large family of children, one of whom, James'-, ra. Rebecca Kendall. James^ (James^ James^) m. Elizabeth Frothingham. James^ (James^, James'^, James^) m. Judith Poole. James^ (James*, James^, James-, James^) m. Elizabeth Smith. All these James Boutelles had large families, and the name has been continued in the family to the present day, there being a James Boutelle in Massachusetts, whose ancestors for ten genera- tions have borne the name. One of the Sons of James and Eliza- beth (Smith) Boutelle was 1. William*' (James^, James*, James^, James'-, James\), b. in Leo- minster, Mass., July 7, 1755. At the age of 22 he enlisted in the army, and was at the battle of Bennington, Vt., under General Stark; m. Oct. 28, 1779, Rachel, dau. of Caleb Wood, of Leominster, b. April 26, 1758. In 1788 they rem. to H., and settled at the place marked "D. Boutelle," still known as the "Boutelle farm," a part of which is now (1888) owned by his grandson, O. L. Boutelle. During the early part of his res. in H., in connection with his labors on his farm, he worked at his trade as a shoemaker. He was a somewhat prominent member of the Congregational church, being one of its deacons for many years. He was a religious man, but not bigoted for that time; he made no great pretensions, but tried to live a Christian life. On one occasion when questioned in regard to the matter, his reply was, " I have no religion to boast of." Like the majority of his generation, he was strict in the observance of the Sabbath, and seldom failed in his attendance on public worship. In the winter no fires were allowed in the " meeting-housCj" and by noon the wor- shippers would be nearly frozen. At "noon time" Deacon Boutell, with others, would repair to "Fox's tavern," where they would find a good fire, by which they could warm up as they ate their luncheons, and then over their glasses of toddy discuss the sermon and theological subjects in general. Deacon Boutell belonged to 360 GENEALOGY: BOUTELLE. what was then known as the "Federal party"; as that party was in the minority be held no civil office, though generally respected by his townsmen as an upright and worthy citizen. We insert his auto- graph here.* ^ dicn^ctec He d. July 1, 1835. Mrs. Boutell d. Nov. 5, 1839. Children : — 3. Joshua'' [12], b. in Leominster, April 3, 1781. 3. John'' [13], b. in Leominster, April 1, 1783. 4. William' [23], b. in Leominster, Feb. 22, 1785. t 5. Thomas'' [28], b. in Leominster, April 14, 1787. 6. Betsey^ b. in H., May 17, 1789; d. July 12, 1822. 7. Jaraes^ [36], b. in H., Sept. 10, 1791. 8. David^ [41], b. in H., May 29, 1793. 9. Charles' [45], b. in H., Sept. 5, 1795. 10. Eunice', b. in H., April 27, 1798; d. Aug. 24, 1800. 11. Relief ^ b. in H., July 18, 1800, d. Aug. 11, 1877. 13. Joshua'' [2] (William'', James^, James^ James^, James^ Jaraes^), b. April 3, 1781; m. Hannah Lawrence, b. in 1778; settled on a portion of his father's farm, and built the house now occupied by Eli M. Baldwin. Later he rem. to Landgrove, Vt., and there spent the rest of his life a well-to-do farmer. He had no children, but adopted Barlow Fisk and Amanda Grimes. Mr. Fisk m. Felton, and continued to live with Mr. Boutelle, and in- hei'ited his property. Mr. Boutelle d. March, 1848; his wife d. Nov. 1848. 13. Dr. John^ [3] (William^ James^ James*, James^ Jaraes^ James^), b. April 1, 1783. Was a graduate of Dartmoutli college in the class of 1808; the first college graduate from H. After his graduation he was for a time a tutor in the same college, and was for some ten years engaged in teaching, when he began the practice of medicine at Edgecomb, Me., where he continued to the close of his life. He d. April 30, 1853. He was a sincere Christian, an affectionate husband, and a good citizen. He ra. Dec. 12, 1810, Lucy, dau. of Levi and Mary (Brooks) Priest, of H., b. Dec. 2, * Deacon Boutell usually wrote his name unthoui the final e. GENEALOGY : BOUTELLE. 361 1784; d. Nov. 1852. Dr. anlacksmith ; res. Greenfield ; m. Persis Doli- yer, of Lyndeboro'. CHILDREN. 1. Jennie P.^, b. Oct. 4, ISGG; d. Jan. IG, 1887. 2. Minnie F.^, b. Nov. 17, 1868. 3. Myrtle F.9, b.Aug. 20, 1871. 4. Fred B.9, b. Jan. 10, 1877. 5. Frank J.^, b. May 23, 1880. 55. Benjamin Pierce' [18] (Maj. William", William^ Nathan^ John^ John'^ Ilenryi), b. Jan. 9, 1835 ; ra. Sept. 8, 1858, Arvilla C, dau. of Moses E. and Betsey (Harriman) George, of Manchester. Mr. Brooks' father d. when he was only eight years of age. He spent his eai'ly lite on a farm, attending school in the winter term, until old enough to earn money to enable him to attend an academy at Springfield, Vt. In 1856 he went to Manchester, and was era- ployed by Kidder & Duncklee in what was known as the Old Family store, as book-keeper, where he remained until April 14, 1864, when he went South with the 4th N. H. regt., entering the United States service as clerk in the commissary department, 1st brigade, 1st division, lOtli army corps, at Bermuda Hundreds, Va. 2G 394 GENEALOGY: BROOKS. On returning from the South, he engaged in the grocery business in Manchester. In 1881 he became a salesman in the same business for a Boston house, and continues to res. in Manchester. Children : — 56. Willie Arthur^ b. Dec. 5, 1859; d. Feb. 18, 1866. 57. Lelia Arvilla^, b. Nov. 25, 1863. 58. Benjamin Jasper^ b. Aug. 21, 1865, 59. Adjt. John" (William^ Nathan^ John^ John^, Henry^). A younger brother* of William"; was b. in Hollis, Nov. 1781. Came to H. as early as 1803; res. at the place marked " H. Fuller" on the village plan; was a skilful blacksmith. Not a few axes marked "J. Brooks" are now in existence. He m. Nov. 4, 1805, Susanna Duncan (q. v.), who d. Feb. 7, 1856. He d. Feb. 28, 1865. They had no children, but brought up two : Hiram Fuller and Mary Fuller, (q. V.) John^ (Nathan^ John^, John", Henry^), a brother of William^ was b. in Woburn, Mass.; m, Jan. 5, 1757, Mary Kemp, of Hollis, who d. in H., Feb. 12, 1829, aged 90 years, 3 months. He d. in 1776. 60. Lieut. John^ (John^ Nathan*, John^ John^ Henry^), was b. in Hollis, Feb. 24, 1760; d. in H., June312, 1851 ; m. 1, March 18, 1784, Betsey, dau. of Nehemiah Woods, of Hollis, who d. Oct. 9, 1798; m. 2, June, 1800, Eunice Cummings, of H., who d. Oct. 11, 1856. When a boy, Mr. Brooks was in feeble health, but at the age of fif- teen he began to improve, and at the age^of seventeen he enlisted in the army for eight months under Captain House. We give his army experience in his own words, as he repeated them when ninety years old : — " I went to Milford and passed muster, and then we marched to Charlestown No. 4, and there we drew our equipments, and marched to Skenesboro', and there we took a boat and went to Ticonderoga. . . . When we got there we had to build a fort, and then we had to go out on scouts to find the British and take what we could. Soon after, the British came and took Ticonderoga, and pursued us. . . . In our retreat, somehow or other I got alone, away from the rest of the soldiers. Soon I came up with another soldier, and we went along together. We could not see our men, but we heard them * I am not quite sure that this is correct. When he first came to town he was called John, Jr., but it is possible that he was John, '2d. The son of Lieut. John was called John, 3d. GKNEALOGY: BROOKS. 395 mnrcliing, but thought it was tlie British. We met a man wlio told us there were three hundred of the British a little ahead of us; so we put back. He told us that he went into a house where there was a young girl, and asked for some water. The girl looked out, and saw the British coming, and told him of it. He took his gun and cartridge-box, and threw them under the bed, and went out and met them. They accused him of being one of our men, but he denied it, and said he belonged to Skenesboro', so they let him pass on. The militia came to our help, and the British had to flee, and then we got along to Bennington. "We took several prisoners on our way, and put them into a barn, and put a guard over them. Then we went on till we came to a river. We camped on the east side of it, and then we marched on to Saratoga, where there was a battle, and a good many were killed. " From Saratoga we went to Stillwater, and there we fought a battle, and I was wounded. When the ball struck me, I thought a dry stick had hit me. I had been loading my gun, and could not get the ball down, and I had to pound and pound with my ram- rod. At last it went down, and when I got ready to start, my com- pany had got four or five rods ahead of me. Pretty soon I caught up with them, and the balls were flying thick and fast ; one hit me. I did not think I was hurt much; but I soon found out that I was, by the loss of blood, and the stars began to come and go. 1 nearly fainted away. "A young man in the company wanted to lead me to the camp, but I would not let him ; I told him I would go alone, and he might stay and fight. I got to my tent, and picked up some old dry crusts of bread and ate them. When the surgeon came to dress my wound, I told him I would wait, for there were others who needed him more than I did ; so I waited. It was in the afternoon that I was wounded, towards sundown. Two of the soldiers then carried me to a barn where the wounded were, and about dark the surgeon — old Colonel Hale, of Hollis — came to find me and dress my wound. When he found me, he said, 'Hello, Brooks.' Says I, 'Hello.' Says he, 'Are you alive?' Said I, 'Yes'; and then he dressed my wound. I had on leather breeches. He took his lance and ripped the flesh up and down each side of the wound, so that the skin would not heal up before the inside did. The next day they carried me to Albany, and it seemed, when we went over a 396 GENEALOGY: BROOKS. Stone, or any thing, as though it would tear me 'most to pieces. "I staid there till the next battle, then the wounded M-ere carried to the hospital at Schenectady. When there, I thought the lice would eat me up. . . . "I wanted to go home, but they would not let me; they said I was not able to go. I wanted a furlough, but the only excuse they made was, I was not able to go. So one day I told a townsman who was going home, to go and see Uncle Bill Brooks, and have him come and meet me, for I was going home. So I ran away from the hospital; but he did not get home much before I did, — only the day before. My uncle did not start, for he did not know what road I would take, and so he waited to hear from me again. " I staid at home about a year, and then I enlisted again for one year under Captain Chapman. We went to Springfield, and from there to Philadelphia. The company was the Artillery Artificer, and Ave had to work while we were there. We came back to Spring- field, and I helped dig a well on the hill as much as fifty feet deep. While there five or six of us got a furlough to go home. The next day there came on a severe snow-storm, so we had hard work of it. Some of the company bought rackets to wear, but I went on the walls and fences. It was the deepest fall of snow I ever saw. Towards spring I went back and staid till my time was out, was then discharged, and went home," In 1780, at the age of twenty, Mr. Brooks came to H. and bought the farm of Esquire Barrett, where he res. until the close of his life, and immediately built a log hut, with only one room in it. After his marriage he built another house, as he stated himself at the age of ninety: "Just above or west of here." His first house is marked "96," the second "100," and the third "Z. W. Brooks." Children, all b. in H.: — 61. Johu^ [77], b. June 18, 1786. 62. Betsey' [87], b. Sept. 26, 1788. 63. Ruth", b. June 18, 1791 ; d. Sept. 3, 1800. 64. Peleg L." [91], b. Aug. 12, 1793. 65. Sally L." [97], b. Jan. 6, 1796. 66. Polly" [101], b. July 19, 1798. 67. Mary" [106], b. Feb. 10, 1802. 68. Langdon", b. March 10, 1803; d. May 31, 1825. 69. Washington^ [107], b. Oct. 26, 1804. 70. Emma" [114], b. Oct. 16, 1806. Jv:^^ 'A3^tW^4^ GENEALOGY: BROOKS. 397 71. Faniiy^ b. Aug. 9, 1808; m. G. W. Priest, (q. v.) 72. Levr, I). May 12, 1810; d. March 13, 1833. 73. Zophar Willard" [122], b. March 17, 1812. 73a. Roxa WiHard', b. May 13, 1814; d. Sept. 14, 1823. 74. Axa Jane^ [126], b. Sept. 5, 1816. 75. Eunice Elmira^ b. Aug. 23, 1818; d. Feb. 1, 1822. 76. Charles Cummings", b. Feb. 27, 1821; d. Jan. 29, 1825. 77. John" [61] (Lieut. John«, John^, Nathan*, John^ John-, Ilenryi), b. June 18, 1786; res. in H. until the war of 1812-15, when he rem. to Milford, and enlisted in the array. After the war was over he returned to H., and m. Dec. 29, 1814, Diadamia, dau. of Maj. William Brooks. (q. v.) Soon after this time he rem. to Milford, from thence to Otsego county, N. Y., then to Erie county, N. Y., where he remained a number of years; then to Pittsford, Mich., where he res. twenty-nine years, and where his wife d., Dec. 9, 1869. Subsequent to the death of his wife he rem. to Waldron, Hillsdale county, Mich., to res. with his son, James, and there he res. to-day (April 12, 1888), at the advanced age of almost 102 years. (See his picture, taken on his one hundredth birthday, and a fac-simile of his autograph under it, as written by him whe-n nearly one hun- dred and one. Mr. Brooks is the only native of H. who has lived over one hundred years.) From a letter dictated by him, bearing the date of Jan. 3, 1887, we take the following extract: "When I was thirty years old I found my Savior, and always cleaved to Him. There is no one can say I ever took God's name in vain, and I am glad to-day that I can say it." Children : — 78. Deborah^, b. Dec. 2, 1815 ; d. Sei)t. 6, 1879; m. Dec. 1842, Jienjamin F. Cole. 79. Susan**, b. Sept. 1, 1817; d.; m. George Tripp. 80. John*, b. Sept. 13, 1819; res. in Hillsdale county, Mich.; m. Jan. 28, 1851, Fannie White, who d. Nov. 13, 1886, aged 62. 81. William**, b. Aug. 8, 1821; res. in Harrison, Mich,; m. Nov. 8, 1849, Mary M. Caner. 83. Diadema-, b. Aug. 3, 1823; res. Jackson, Mich.; m. Feb. 8, 1849, Henry B. Barrett. 83. Charlotte*, b, April 2, 1825 ; res. in Harrison, Mich. ; m. Nov. 8, 1849, Stephen Caner. 84. Polly*, b. July 28, 1827 ; m. Sept. 21, 1845, Henry II. Lyon. 85. Louila*, b. Aug. 28, 1830; d.; m. Oct. 21, 1849, James M. Tiffany. ^98 GENEALOGY: BROOKS. SQ, James^ b. June 17, 1835 ; res. Waldron, Mich.; m. Dec. 31, 1859, Sarah Silvernail. 87. Betsey'^ [62] (Lieut. Jolin*', John^ Nathan*, John^ John^, Henryi), b. Sept. 26, 1788; d. Jan. 27, 1822; m. Oct. 22, 1813, Luther Phelps, of HoUis ; res. in Deering. Children : — 88. Luther^ 89. Betsey*. 90. John*. 91. Peleg L.^ [64] (Lieut. John", John^ Nathan^ John^, John^, Henryi), b. Aug. 12, 1793; res. McDonough, N. Y. ; m. 1, Lamb ; m. 2, Stanley ; d. March 5, 1858. Children : — 92. Lawrence*. 93. Langdon*. 94. Susan*. 95. Henry*. 96. Sarah*. Mr. Brooks also had one son and one dau. by second wife. 97. Sally L.'' [65] (Lieut. John", John^, Nathan*, John^, John^, Henryi), b. Jan. 6, 1796; d. Feb. 1, 1825; ra. William Ames, of Hollis. Children:— 98. William*, d. 99. Sarah*. 100. Jeremiah*, d. 101. Polly" [66], b. July 19, 1798; d. July 5, 1850; m. Luther Phelps, who had m. 1, her sister, Betsey, (q. v.) Children: — 102. Mary*. 103. William*. 104. Elmira*. 105. Jackson*. 106. Mary^ [67] (Lieut. John^ John^ Nath.an*, John", John^, Henryi), b. Feb. 10, 1802; m. David Woods, of Hancock Factory, (q. V.) 107. Washington^ [69], b. Oct. 6, 1804 ; res. Londonderry, Vt. ; m. May 2, 1833, Lucretia Woods, of Londonderry, Vt, Children : — 108. Adoniram J.*, b. Jan. 17, 1834 ; d. Sept. 14, 1843. 109. Mirantha L.*,b. July 20, 1837 ; m. William Russell. One child, Willie G.^ 110. Benton V. B.*, b. Jan. 7, 1841; m. Fidelia Aldrich. 111. Mary E.*, b. July 23, 1844; d. Oct. 26, 1875. 112. Elmer A.*, b. Jan. 29, 1847 ; m. Ella J. Tirams. JOHN BROOKS. ZOPHER W. BROOKS. '>^ENOPHON W. BROOKS. MARO S. BROOKS. 1 1 GENEALOGY: BROOKS. 399 CHILDREN. 1. Castara^. 2. Mabel A.'. 3. Olive E.». 113. Hattie E.^ b. Aug. 11, 1853 ; d. Sept. 18, 1875. 114. Emm.r [70] (Lieut. Jolui*"', Jolin", Nathan*, John\ John'-, Henryi), b. Oct. 16, 1806; d. July 26, 1857; m. Nov. 26, 1829, Ben- jamin E. Atwood ; res. Lowell, Mass. Children : — 115. George P.^d. 116. John^F.^m. 117. Charles C.^ m. 118. Franklin^, d. 119. Fanny «,d. 130. Amanda^ d. 121. Emma J.^, in. 133. Zophar Willard" [73] (Lieut. John*', John^ NathanS John^ John-, Henry^), b. March 17, 1812; ra. June 25, 1835, Eliza Gordon. He worked at carriage and house painting in Peterboro' for several years; rem. to H., and from thence to Jaffrey, where he was a farmer. In 1840 he came back to H. and settled on the homestead, where he continues to res. ; a farmer and painter. He has held the office of captain of the first company of militia in H.; has been one of the selectmen several years; also overseer of the poor and supervisor; was the first master of John Hancock Grange; and was a member of the legislature for 1881-82. Children: — 133. Xenophon W.^ b. in H., Nov. 16, 1837; res. at place marked "C. Keyes " ; was one of the superintending school com- mittee for the years 1863-64, and is at this writing (April 12, 1888), one of the selectmen of H.; m. 1, May 9, 1867, Mary T. Spalding, who d. Dec. 28, 1869 ; m. 2, Nov. 2, 1871, Frances Hopkins, who d. April 30, 1875. CHILD. 1. Maro Spalding•^ b. Dec. 18, 18G9.* 134. Sevi E.^ b. in Jaffrey, Dec. 5, 1839. 135. Alvarey G.^ b. in H., June 29, 1850. 136. Axa Jane^ [74] (Lieut. John", John^ Nathan*, John'', John-, Henry^), b, Sept. 5, 1816; ra. Roswell Gowing, of Jaffrey, * Four generations, John", Zopliar W.~, Xeuopbon W.^ and Maro S.", are shown as a group here. 400 GENEALOGY: BROOKS. who was b. in Jaffrey, May 2, 1812, and d. in Hudson, Mich., Oct. 7, 1874. They rem. to Hudson, Mich., in 1857. Cliildren : — 127. Roancy C.^ b. Sept. 13, 1836; m. June 13, 1858, Luther C. Hamlin, of Hudson, Mich. CHILDREN. 1. Minnie C.^, b. May 15, 1859 ; ra. Jacob De Witt, of Grand Ledge, Mich. Children, Zua E.i'^ and Xeuophon H.w. 2. Lillian R.^, b. May 15, 1861 ; m. July 4, 1886, Joe Walker, of Delta, Mich. 3. Frauk^, b. March 1, 1865 ; d. Sept. 2, 1865. 138. Americus R.^, b. May 8, 1839; m. Mary A. Jones. CHILDREN. 1. AddieS b. April 10, 1861 ; ra. A. W. Cooper, of Hudson, Mich. Children, Pearlio and Hazeli'\ 2. Emma", b. June 1, 1863; m. Ed. West, of Jouesville, Mich. Two chil- dren ; one d. in infancy ; a dau. living. 3. Francis^ b. July 4, 1870. 4. John", b. Oct. 12, 1872. 5. Claudes, b. Oct. 6, 1879; d. Nov. 22, 1879. 6. Fred", b. April 8, 1885. 139. Willard M.s, b. April 14, 1855; m. May 25, 187(5, Carrie M. Robbins. 130. Nathan^ (John^ Nathan^ John^ John-, Henry^), b. in Hollis, Aug. 26, 1767; was a younger brother of Lieut. John; ni. Sarali Morse, b. in Dublin, Jan. 12, 1777 ; d. at the home of her son, Cyrus'', in St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 19, 1863. He d. in Ohio, March 1, 1826. They settled in H. in 1795, at "101"; rem. to Vermont in 1802, and to Ohio in 1817. Children : — 131. Nathan^ b. in H., Sept. 10, 1796; d. in Columbus, O, where he had res. many years, Oct. 29, 1854; m. March 25, 1821, Mary F. Pratt. He was a prominent member of the Methodist church. CHILDREN. Two sous and four daughters, of whom two daughters are living : 1. Auna», the second dau., ra. R. S. Gilchrest, m. d. ; res. De Gratf, O. 2. Mary», the third dau., ra. Seneca B. Thrall, m. d. ; res. Ottumwa, la. Children: (1), Frank Brooks'-*. (2), Mary Ellen^; m. Robert C. Wilson; res. Wakeeuey, Kan. Children: (a). Chase", (b), Mary Brooks". (3), Horaei-o. GENEALOGY : BKOOKS. 401 133. Sallie', b. in H. ; d. in infancy. 133. Sarah", b. in H., Feb. 15, lk)l ; m. Aug. 6, 1818, David Chadwick. She d. at the home of one of her sons in Kansas, Muroli 22, 1884. Children, seven sons and five daughters. 134. Mary", b. in Westford, Vt., June 12, 1803 ; d. in Minne- sota, May, 1876; in. March 15, 1827, Eeuben H. Thurston. Chil- dren, five sons and four daughters. 135. John", b. in Westford, Vt. ; d. in infancy. 136. Miles', b. in Westford, Vt. ; d. in infancy. 137. Rev. Cyrus^ d. d., b. in Westford, Vt., Feb. 8, 1811 ; in. 1, Sept. 9, 1838, Mary E. Davenport; d. Jan. 8, 1852 ; m. 2, April 27, 1853, Mrs. Laura A. (Lampson) Elliott. For twenty-four years he filled leading charges in the Methodist Episcopal church in Ohio. In 1857 he rem. to Minnesota, and continued to occupy first-class positions until rheumatism compelled him to retire from active service in the fall of 1882. He represented his annual con- ference in six general conferences. The degree of D. D. was con- ferred upon him by the Ohio Wesleyan university in 1860. His present res. is St. Paul, Minn. CHILDREN. 1. Mary EUeuS, b. in CluUicothe, O., Oct. 25, 1830; m. April 11, 18fi0, Asahcl Parker, of St. Paul, Minn., wlio d. July 7, 1877; res. St. Paul. Children: (1), George Brooks'^ b. Feb. 19, 18(51. (2), Frauko, d. at the age of 18 months. (3), Ella», b. Dec. 21, 1865. 2. Rev. Cyrus Adrian^ b. iu Newark, O., Jan. 29, 1842; m. at Baldwin City, Kan., Aug. 1868, Addie Campbell. In the beginning of the war he entered the army; was appointed hospital steward; continued his medical studies, and was appointed assistant surgeon, after passing an examination, and remained in that position until the close of the war. He practised medicine for a time, and in 1872 entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church in the Colo- rado conference, of which body he is still a member; res. at Evan- ston, Wy. T. Children: (1), Bertha^ b. Oct. 1. 1869. (2), Walter^, b. 1870; d. 1879. (3), Ella'\ 3. Olivia Davenport*, b. in Butler county, O., July 16, 1844; res. St. Paul. 4. Rev. Edward Coulson**, b. in Dayton, O., Oct. 14, 1846; m. near Lock- port, 111., Oct. 24, 1870, Carrie M. Roland, who d. Jan. 25, 1887. Entei'ed the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church in the fall of 1868. In the summer of 1870 he united with the Colorado con- ference, and in 1875 was transfeiTed to the South Kansiis conference, which body was divided in 1882, and he fell into the South-west Kansas conference, of which he is still a member. One child, Frank 402 GENEALOGY : BROOKS. Clifton", b. in Clifton Springs, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1877; d. in Oxford, Kan., Oct. 23, 1878. 5. Henry Merrick*, b. in Hillsboro', O., April 12, 1850; d. Sept. 16, 1865. from the accidental discharge of a gun in the hands .of an adopted brother while out hunting. 138. Harrison^ b. in Westford, Vt., April 13, 1813; res. in Iowa, where he d., Feb. 28, 1881 ; m. 1, in 1837, Dulcena A. Wat- son; m. 2, in 1850, Sarah C. Young. Children, two sons and four daughters. 139. Rev. AnceP, b. in Westford, Vt., Jan. 24, 1816; m. 1, in 1838, Ann Smith ; ra. 2, Caroline W. Himiller. He has been in the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church, in connection with the Ohio conference, since 1836; has filled important charges, but is now in feeble health, and has been obliged to retire from the effec- tive ranks. Children, three sons and one dau., of whom one son and the dau. are living. 140. Sarah" (William^, Nathan^, John'', John^ Henry^), a sister of Maj. William", b. in Hollis, July 6, 1766; m. John Bonner, (q. v.) JOB BROOKS. Job^ Brooks and Sarah, his wife, res. in town in 1783. CHILD. 1. Daniel-^, b. Oct. 10, 1783. — Toion Jiecords. JOHN C. BROOKS. 1. John C.^ son of Amos D.^ and Hannah (Kemp) Brooks, was b. in Ashburnham, Mass., Oct. 19, 1821; d. in Antrim, Aug. 8, 1881; ra. Jane M. Bartlett (q. v.); res. in H., at the place marked " M. W.," several years. Children: — 2. Ellen M.^, b. in Fitchburg, Mass., Jan. 24, 1845; m. William Story, of Antrim ; res. Antrim. 3. Charles O.^ b. in H., Sept. 30, 1846; m. Martha Brown, of Mount Vernon; d. in Amherst, May 1, 1881. 4. Bartlett L.^ b. in H., Jan. 23, 1848; m. Fanny Fifield, of Greenfield ; res, Antrim. 5. Lusetta A.^, b. in H., Oct. 12, 1849; res. Haverhill, Mass. GENEALOGY : BROOKS ; BROWN, 403 6. Freeman W.'', 1). in H., Nov. '2, 1851 ; ni. Ida Baker; res. Kcene. 7. Eugelia J.", b. in Dublin, Sept. 30, 1854; ni. David Stiles; res. Mount Vernon. 8. Henry W.^ b. in Dublin, April 28, 1856; ni. Vina Barrett, of Munsonville; res. Antrim. 9. George W.^ b. in II., Feb. 14, 1858; d. in Stoddard in 1878. 10. Herbert W.^ b. in H., Nov. 19, 1860 ; res. in Antrim. 11. John A.^ b. in H., Dec. 2, 1862; res. Fitchburg, Mass. 13. Maggie A.'', b. in II., Jan. 5, 1865; m. Julian C. Duncklee. (q. V.) Levi H. Brooks'-, brother of the above, was b. in Ashburnham, Mass., in 1831; m. in 1867, Harriet Karr, of Lyndeboro'. He is a stone-cutter; came to H, from Antrim, where he had res. about nine years, in March, 1878; res. on farm marked " E. Pearsons." CHILD. 1. George A.3 (adopted), b. Au«>;. 4, 1872. NEWELL BROWN. Thomas^ Brown, b. Jan. 3, 1763 ; d. Feb. 26, 1846; m. Sybil Bow- man, who was b. April 5, 1770; d. April 21, 1853; res. Reading, Vt. 1. NewelP (Thomas^), was b. Aug. 7, 1803 ; d. in Worcester, Mass., Nov. 11, 1853; m. Oct. 4, 1825, Mary, dau. of Obadiah and Betsey (Davis) Hall, who was b. in H., Oct. 11, 1801. They res. in Marlow some seven or eight years; rem. to Jay, N. Y., then to Nel- son, and from there to H., where they lived on the Hosley place, the place marked "J. H.," and perhaps elsewhere. Mrs. Brown m. 2, June 8, 1871, Benjamin Fletcher, of Temple; res. Wilton. Children : — 2. Mary Viola^ b. in Marlow, May 4, 1829; d. in Fitchburg, Mass., 1860; m. March 11, 1847, Hart Shepherdson, of Fitch- burg, who m. 2, Lydia Bartlett. (q. v.) 3. Betsey Davis^ b. in Marlow, Dec. 25, 1830; d. in Worcester, Mass., in 1853; m. March 14, 1850, Aaron Howe, who d. in Sulli- van, June 29, 1878. CHILD. 1. Gardner F.*, res. Keeue. t-lTwi 5. in daughters'^, b. in Nelson, Jan. 15, 1834; d. same day. 404 GENEALOGY: BROWN. DANIEL H. BROWN. Daniel H.- Brown, an excellent shoemaker, son of David and Hannah (Morrell) Brown, was b. in Deering, Nov. 5, 1821. He ra. Betsey R., dau. of Elijah and Sarah (Rogers) Wilson, of Greenfield, Jan. 22, 1844. Most of their married life was spent in Bennington. They came to H. in 1859 and res. first at place marked " D. T. Ware," later at village house marked " Mrs. S. Alcock." He re- turned to Bennington in 1862, and served in Co. E, 3d N. H. vols. He d. July 1, 1876. His family res. in Bennington. CHILDKEX. 1. Calvin S.^, b. Jan. 12, 1846; m. Lnella F. Hunt, of Lynn, Mass. 2. Branford D.3. b. Dec 27, 1848. 3. George M.s, b. Aug. 24, 1850. 4. William H.^, b. Oct. 7, 1853; d. April 16, 1857. THOMAS BROWN. John^ Brown, the emigrant, settled first in Londonderry ; rem. to Francestown. John- (John^), ra. Mary McConihe; settled in Antrim in 1788. Thomas^ (John-, John^) was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; was stationed at West Point at the time of Arnold's treachery ; m. Belinda Holmes. One dau., Lucy, ra. her cousin, Thomas, (q. v.) John^ (John-, John^), brother of the above, m. Marena Austin ; rem. to Rochester, Vt., in 1800; had a large family of children, of whom one son, — 1. Thomas'* (John^ John-, John^), m. Feb. 5, 1829, Lucy Brown (q. v.); settled on the homestead of Thomas'*; rem. to H., in March, 1866, where he purchased the place marked "M. A. Anthony," and continued to res. there until his death, March 26, 1887, at the age of 86 years, 7 months, and 1 day. His wife d. Jan. 5, 1875, aged 73 years. Ghildi-en : — 2. Livy Holmes^, b. in Antrim, April 17, 1833; d. in H., July 24, 1886. 3. Olivia^ b. in 1836 ; m. Charles F. Bond. (q. v.) 4. Charles F.^ b. in 1813; m. June 15, 1875, Mary Jane (Bout- well) Abbott, of Amherst. Mrs. Brown's first husband was Calvin GENEALOGY : BROWN ; BUGBEE. 405 A. Abbott, who d. in Lyndeboro', Oct. 23, 18G8. Their chiklron came to H. witli their mother. CHILDREN. 1. Arthur D.-, b. Sept. 7, 18G3; m. Jan. 22, 18S7, Amy L. Balo.v, of Deny; res. Derry. 2. Jennie A.-, b. Sept. 19, 1SG5; m. Dec. 23, 1883, Eli.sha Goodwin. One child, Charles C.3, b. Oct. 8, 1886; d. in infancy. 3. Etta n.^ b. Nov. 19, 18G7; d. Jan. 13, 1883. BUGBEE. 1. Ilervey- Bugbee was b. in Pomfret, Vt., July 17, 1809. His father, AbieP Bugbee, Jr., was b. in Ashford, Conn., Jan. 2, 1774 ; d. in Porafret, Vt., April 18, 1828 ; m. Mary Hewitt, of Pomfret, Vt. Eight children, one of whom. Rev. James Bugbee, was a prominent irniversalist clergyman ; pastor of the Universalist parish in Plymouth, Mass., and one of the very few men among all the pastors of the churches of that ancient town who have retained their pastoral relations to the close of life. His remains rest in the ancient cemetery on Burial hill. Hervey^ m. in Lowell, Mass., March 21, 1829, Sarah L. Pierce, b. in Merrimac, N. H., March 26, 1811. She was the dau. of Joshua Pierce, of Hudson, N. H. Her mother, Dolly (Hutchins) Pierce, was the dau. of Colonel Hutchins, of Concord, N. H., of Revolu- tionary fame. The following is from " Gaskell's Compendium of Penmanship and Etiquette" : " Hervey Bugbee, the most celebrated New Eng- land penman, was fully as famous in his section as Spencer was in Ohio." Mr. Bugbee taught throughout New Hampshire, and some in Vermont. His most successful classes — those that gave him the most reputation — were at Hanover, N. H., the seat of Dartmouth college, as all know, one of the best and oldest of our colleges, ranking with Yale and Harvard. Here among the students he was a great favorite, and, although he left no published works, we can judge something of his skill by the opinions of those who were under his tuition. Among these are some of the former governors of New Hampshire and other states, members of state and national legislatures, lawyers, editors, and clergymen, who have become widely known. One of the Dartmouth boys in "Bugbee's time," 406 GENEALOGY: BUGBEE. the editor of the Nev\' Hampsliire Daily Mirror and American^ and Mirror and Farmer, speaks of Bugbee as follows : " Thirty-five years ago Hervey Bugbee, of Nashua, N. H., was the most elegant penman in this country, and though he lacked system somewhat, letters, birds, beasts, and creeping things flowed from his pen as easily as water runs down hill. It is a matter of regret that a penman so highly skilled should have left behind him no scraps of his handiwork available to us." Mr. Bugbee came to H. in the autumn of 1848, res. place marked " Mrs. Bugbee " on village plan, where he d., Feb. 9, 1866. His wife d. in H., April 10, 1888. CHILDREN. 1. Edwina Francescas, b. ia Pomfret, Vt., Dec. 6, 1830; m. in Haucock, Sept. 29, 1852, Joel H. Hills, of Boston ; res. Newton, Mass. Chil- dren: (1), George "Walliugford*, b. in Newton, Nov. 9, 1853; m. Ella Frances Tomblin, of Brookfield, Mass., Dec. 1875. One child, Florence Wallingfords, b. in Boston, Nov. 15, 1879. (2), Joel Ed- ward^, b. in Newton, June 5, 1856; m. Helen Tj'lor Bigelow, of Newton, Nov. 3, 1880. One child, Walter EarF, b. in Newton, Oct. 19, 1882. 2. Edward Hervey^, b. in Pomfret, Vt., Aug. 11, 1832; d. in Kochester, Mass., March 11, 1835. 3. James Henrie^, b. in Rochester, Mass., July 29, 1834; d. at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863. Enlisted Feb. 1862, in Co. D, 19th regt., Indiana vols., at Franklin, Ind. He served as ordnance clerk until just before the battle of Gettysburg, when all enlisted men Avere ordered into active service. The regiment was under the command of General Reynolds. In the tirst day's engagement he was killed. This was his first and only battle. His body was recovered from the battle-field, where it had been buried, and taken to Hudson, N. H., where it received final interment in the family lot. 4. Edward Herveys, b. in Nashua, Jan. 29, 1837 ; d. in Nashua, July 30, 1840. 5. Albert Pierce^, b. in Nashua, April 29, 1840; m. in Newton, Mass., Nov. 22, 1866, Martha H. Rice, of Newton ; res. Newton. He enlisted in Boston, Mass., Sept. 17, 1861, in Co. K, Boston Tiger Fire Zouaves, 19th regt.. Mass. vols., Col. Edward TV. Hinks, commanding officer. He enlisted for three years, and served full terra of service, being in all engageinpnts of his regiment during the period, while under Gen- eral McClellan, viz. : Ball's Blufi', Winchester, Fredericksburgh, Yorktown, Seven Pines, Malvern Hills, through "the seven days' retreat" from before Richmond, this regiment being one of those covering the retreat; then the regiment went to Harrison's Landing, and from there to Alexandria, Va., where they re-enforced General Pope. Having become disabled, he was at this time sent to Harwood hospital, Washington, D. C, where he remained till ex- GENEALOGY : BUGBEE ; BULLARD. 407 piration of terra of service, rcceiviug an honorable dischari;e Sept. 17, 1864. "While in the hospital he was highly recoramemled for promotion by General Hinks, which, owinj^ to physical disability, he was obliged to decline. Children: (1), Albert Hervey*, b. Nov. 14, 1869; d. Jan. 5, 1872. (2), Edwiua Francesca-*, b. Nov. 25, 1876. (3), Henry Hovey^ b. Jan. 30, 1878. Clara Isabel^ b. in Nashua, Nov. 21, 1843. Clinton Pierce^, b. in H., Jan. 3, 1851; m. in Manchester, April 29, 1874, Hannah Jane Weston, of H. Children: (1), Clinton Hervey*, b. in H.. Feb. 27, 1876. (2), Edward Pierce^ b. in II., July 11, 1879. Frank Pierce^, b. in 11., March 7, 1853. JONATHAN BULLARD. 1. Jonathan^ Bullard is supposed to have come from Barre, Mass. His name appears on the tax-list in 1798. He probably res, with his son, Isaac"-. He d. in H., Sept. 29, 1824, aged 90 years. His widow, Mary, d. Dec. 31, 1824, aged 84 years. They were both buried in H. 3. Isaac''^ (Jonathan^), b. probably in Barre, Mass. ; came from Dublin to H. about the year 1796. His name is on the ta.Y-list from 1796 to 1825, inclusive. He j)urchased the place marked "S. Bar- ber," in the south part of the town, of Ezekiel Shattuck. He was a mason and carpenter, and built the two-story part of the house now on the farm. He d. in 1830; m. 1, Betsey Jackson, who d. March 6, 1813, aged 40; m. 2, Sally Davis, who d. Nov. 15, 1818, aged 35; m. 3, Mrs. Temperance (Downs) Ballard, who, after his death, built the house marked "J. H. Wood," on village plan, and subsequently rem. to New Jersey, where she d., at the home of her dau., Lydia, at the age of 84 years, 6 months. Children, by first wife : — 3. Samuel* [13], b. in Dublin in 1794. 4. Warner B.» [19], b. April, 1796. 5. Arathusa^, m. Charles Jackson, (q. v.) 6. Betsey^, b. April 30, 1799; d. Sept. 10, 1800. 7. Mary'*, m. Elijah Wyman. (q. v.) 8. Eliza**, m. John Whitford, and rem. to Saratoga, N. Y., where she d. Children by second wife : — 9. Gardner^, d. in Boston. 10. Curtis'*, m. , and rem. to New York, Children by third wife : — 408 GENEALOGY: BOLLARD. 11. William B.^ [22], b. Nov. 7, 1820. 13. Arathusa A.^ b. June 5, 1823; m. Charles J. Austin; res. in Laconia, where she d. in 1887. 13. SamueP [3] (Isaac^, Jonathan^), b. in 1794; m. Nov. 24, 1818, Nancy Scott, of Peterboro', who was b. April 20, 1797. He was a hatter ; res. at the place marked " Heirs of Cobb," on village plan. The house marked "D.Matthews" was built" by him and occupied as a hatter's shop. He d. Jan. 2, 1839. His widow m. 2, Joseph Cobb. (q. v.) She was blind for the last thirty years of her life, yet was able to keep her house in perfect order without any assistance ; was active and energetic, and earned considerable money by knitting. She d. Dec. 29, 1886. Children :— 14. Sarah Fox^ b. June 5, 1820; d. in 1845; m. Edwin Foster, of Greenfield. CHILD. 1. Charles'', b. in 1844; res. in Manchester. 15. Francis*, d. in infancy. 16. Francis S.\ b. July 4, 1824; m. April 5, 1847, Phylinda Willson ; res. Peterboro'. A boot and shoe dealer. CHILDREN. 1. Frank W.'', b. June 12, 1850; is associated with his father in tlie boot and slice business. 2. Charles E.^, b. Feb. 22, 1856 ; m. Eva M. Hadley. 17. Ann Eliza^ b. May 6, 1829; m. Edwin Foster, whose first wife was her sister, Sarah Fox. (q. v.) He d. in Bennington. She res. in Concord. CHILDREN. 1. Scotty!^. 2. Johu^ 3. Ella A.^ m. Dr. Silas Adams ; res. Buck'sport, Me. 4. Eddie^, d. young. 18. Mary Jane^ b. 1834 ; m. George W. Wallace, proprietor of a clothing store ; res. Wilton. 19. Warner B.» [4] (Isaac^, Jonathan^), b. April, 1796 ; d. March 1, 1860; res. for a time in Boston, but came back to H., and settled on the place marked " W. B. Bullard" on map ; m. 1, , of Bos- i GENEALOGY: BULLARD. 409 ton, who d. soon after marriage; ni. 2, Mary A. Blackman, of Boston, who d. Jan. 3, 1874, aged 61 years, 7 months. Children: — 20. Albert Warner*, b. June, 1838; d. Oct. 26, 1865. 21. Charles Curtis"', b. Nov. 26, 1839; d. Jan. 10, 1869. 33. William B.^ [11] (Isaac-, Jonathan^), b. Nov. 7, 1820; m. Mrs. Augusta J. Hills; res. Candia. CHILD. 1. CharlesS d. in 18G3, aged G. Mrs. Temperance (Ballard) Bullard had at least two children by her first marriage. Lydia now res. in New Jersey, at the age of 74, and a son res. in Oregon, at the age of 76, who has four children. CHARLES BULLARD. Charles Bullard res. at the place marked "W, Fuller," on Ben- nington road, a few years; d. there Dec. 22, 1866, aged 52. His widow ra, R. B. Symonds (see p. 221). After the death of Mr. Symonds she rem. with her children, Eliab and Phineas, to Phila- delphia, Pa., where they now res. JOHN A. BULLARD. Simeah^ Bullard, b. in New Ipswich, Aug. 30, 1745 ; m. Ruth Adams, b. in Dunstable, Mass., in 1747; res. in Dublin, where he d. Jan. 21, 1828. Nine children, of whom the youngest was Timothy^' (Simeah^), b. Aug. 4, 1789; d. Aug. 23, 1833; m. Aug. 1818, Lydia Bowers, b. Oct. 30, 1794; d. Nov. 21, 1885; res. in Dublin. Mr. Bullard was a member of Captain Gregg's company in the war of 1812-15; went to Portsmouth. Several children, one of whom — 1, John A.^ (Timothy-, Simeah^), b. in Dublin in 1823; came to H. to res. with his sister, Mrs. Knight; m. 1, April 25, 1848, Fan- nie Goodhue ; res. for one year on the Daniel Wood jdace, then purchased the Wason place, where he res. a few years. His wife d. Jan. 30, 1855. He rem. to Peterboro' in 1856; m. 2, April 27, 1856, Mrs. Harriet N. Porter. He served in the Civil war; d. Dec. 19, 1874; was buried in H. CHILDREN. Three by first wife ; two d. young. 1. Orrin*, m. Miss Bemis; res. for a few years in Harrisville; child, one son5. One by second wife, Eddy P.*, b. April 16, 1857 ; d. Oct. 27, 1864. 27 410 GENEALOGY: BULLARD; BURGESS. Three of John A. Bullard's sistei'S res. in H. 3. Caroline^, m. Joseph Knight, (q. v.) 3. Mary^ res. in H. with her sister, Mrs. Knight; ni. Thurston Magilvery, of Peterboro'. 4. Almeda L.^, b. Oct. 6, 1832; came to H. to res. witli Mrs. Knight when three years old, and remained until she was 16; m. Oct. 6, 1858, Joshua Richardson, of Peterboro'. One child. Flora F.", b. Sept. 27, 1861. BURGESS. Thomas^ Burgess, with his family, emigrated from England about the year 1630. He landed at Salem ; res. for a brief period in Lynn, and then rem. to Sandwich, Mass., where he became a large land- holder, and was a prominent citizen of the town. John"-^ (Thomas^), his second son, m. Mary Worden, and settled in Yarmouth, Mass. Joseph^ (John^, Thomas^), third son of John"-, m. Thainasin Bangs ; res. in Yarmouth. Joseph^ (Joseph^, John', Thomas^), settled in Yarmouth ; m. Thankful ; rem. to Rochester, Mass., thence to Plainfield, Conn. In 1727, Joseph^ and Joseph^, together with their wives, were among the eai-ly members who constituted the first or East church in Yarmouth. Joseph^ (Joseph^, Joseph^, John^, Thomas^), m. Mohitable Shep- herd, of Plainfield, Conn., and settled in Canterbury, Conn. Asa*"' (Joseph^ Joseph^, Joseph^, John'^, Thomas^), b. in Canter- bury ; m. July 2, 1780, Sarah Miles. Their sixth child was — 1. Rev. Archibald'' (Asa^, Joseph*^, Joseph'', Joseph^, John^, Thomas^), b. Feb. 4, 1790; was graduated at Yale college in 1814. (For an account of his work in H. see Centennial address, Doctor Clark's address, and Church history.) He settled first on Norway hill, and subsequently built the house marked " Mrs. A. Bigelow," on village plan, where he continued to res. until his death, Feb. 7, 1850 ; m. 1, in 1825, Maria Georgianna, dau. of Elijah and Eliza- beth F. Blake, of Westboro', Mass., who d. Aug. 25, 1841, aged 40 years, 1 month; m. 2, July, 1843, Elizabeth F., dau. of Luther and Elizabeth F. Chamberlain, of Westboro', Mass., who, after the death of her husband, returned to Westboro', where she d. in Feb. 1878. Children: — GENEALOGY: BURGESS. 411 3. Sarah Elizabetll^ b. March 10, 182G; d. Aug. 6, 1827. 3. Dea. Charles Archibakl^ b. Dec. 12, 1827. At tlie age of 14 years he went to Buenos Ayres, S. A,, where he was employed by his uncle, George Blake, a most earnest Christian and upright merchant. Within a few months his uncle died, and he was left to battle with the temptations of that distant city, three thousand miles from the New Hampshire hills, alone; "yet the covenant- keeping God watched over him, and guided his feet. The prayers of his parents availed, and he was kcj)t from falling." He remained in Buenos Ayres until 1863, making one short visit home during that time. On his return he established himself in business in New York city, making his home in Stamford, Conn., where he united with the Congregational church, and was immediately chosen one of the deacons of the chui-ch, and served some three years as super- intendent of the Sunday school. In 1876 he rem. to Evanston, 111., and went into business in Chicago. He was also an active member of the Congregational church in Evanston, and served as one of its deacons. " He was a modest, retiring man, and grace did not change his natural turn, yet it helped him quietly to do whatever his hands found to do." He d. at Evanston, Jan. 22, 1878. He m. Nov. 20, 1857, Mary Amelia Park, dan. of John James and Cybella Ann (Eastman) Day, queen's counselor, Montreal, Can. Mrs. Burgess continues to res. in Evanston. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Cybella^, b. in Buenos Aja-es, Aug:. 19, 185S. 2. John James Day'-*, b. in Buenos Ayres, March IG, 1860; is engaged in stock-farming near Central City, Neb. 3. Fannie^, b. in Buenos Ayres, Dec. 2, 1801; d. in Stamford, Conn., March 12, 1871. 4. Frank Archibald^ b. in Stamford, June 28, 18G5 ; res. in Evanston, 111. ; is in business in Chicago. 5. Helen Amelia^, b. in Stamford, May 8, 1873; res. with her motlier in Evanston. 4. Edward Augustus*, b. April 18, 1829; d. March 10, 1830. 5. Edward Augustus*, b. Jan. 9, 1831 ; m. Lydia Agur, of West- ville. Conn., who d. in 1870; res. Westville ; is a machinist; was for many years in the employment of his uncles, " Blake Brothers," and was superintendent of the establishment. CHILDREN. 1. Adeline-', m. Charles Bradley. 2. Frederick'. 412 GENEALOGY: BURGESS. 6. Sarah Elizabeth*, b. Aug. 17, 1832; res. several years in Westboro', Mass., where she united with the CongTCgational church ; rem. to Keene in 1868; was housekeeper for her uncle, Doctor Barstow, until his death; continues to res. in Keene. 7. Walter^ b. June 17, 1834; has res. many years in Mobile, Ala. Previous to the war he was a dry goods merchant. For a few years past he has been a cotton dealer; m. 1, Fannie ; m. 2, . CHILDREN. 1. Walters. 2. Fannie^. 3. Roberta Lee^. 8. William Channey^ b. March 10, 1836 ; res. Westville, Conn.; is a machinist ; was assistant superintendent in the same establish- ment with his brother, Edward. Was a captain in the army during the war ; was taken jjrisoner a few days before the war closed, and lodged in Libby prison ; m. Mary Barbour, of Westville. CHILDREN. 1. Howard^. 2. Willie Guy^, d. . 9. Georgianna Maria*, b. Sept. 9, 1837; res. for a few years after her father's death at Westboro', where, with her sister, Sarah E., she united with the Congregational church. At present res. with her brother, Edward, at Westville, Conn. ; has taught school several years. 10. Maria Georgiana*, b. Aug. 16, 1841 ; ra. Sept. 28, 1869, Rev. John Thomson, pastor of the Congregational church, Swampscott, Mass.; rem. in 1871 to South Abington (now Whitman), Mass., where he was pastor of the Congregational church until his death, Oct. 31, 1876. Mr. Thomson was b. in Glasgow, Scot., April 14, 1838 ; came to this country at an early age, and was graduated at Michigan university, Ann Arbor, and took his theological course at the New York seminary. Previous to her marriage, Mrs, Thom- son united with the Congregational church in Keene. Since the death of her husband she has had charge of the public library in South Abington. One child, d. young. 11. Luther Chamberlain*, b. June 6, 1845. After the death of his father he was adopted by his uncle, George M. Sibley, of Westboro', Mass., and lived with him a few years. At the age of 14 his uncle d., but he continued to live with Mrs. Sibley and his mother in Westboro' until he was 19, when he engaged in the manu- facture of sewing machines at the Howe Sewing Machine works, GENEALOGY: BURGESS; BURNELL; BURTT. -413 Bridgeport, Coun., and remained in tliat line of business with dif- ferent companies until 1877, when he went to Cliicago, and engaged in the manufacture of bolts in company with liis brother, Charles, under the firm name of Burgess, Clark & Co. Is at the present time secretary of the Ajax Forge Co., Chicago ; m. April 22, 1880, Sophia E. Purcelle. CHILD. 1. Charles IIall^ b. April 25, 1881. 13. George Henry*, b. July 13, 1848; was for several years a clerk in a dry goods store in Portland, Me. ; res. in New Haven, Conn. BURNELL. Prof. William B.", son of John^ and Hannah Jane Burnell, v/as b. in Newark, Tioga county, N. Y., June 24, 1814; d. April 22, 1864; m. in 1843, , dau. of Justin A. Livermore, of Jamaica, Vt. He was principal of the Literary and Scientific Institution in 1847 ; res. at the "Boarding-house "; was a superior instructor, and when he left town went to Yates, Orleans county, N. Y., taking with him quite a number of students who had been under his instruction here. CHILDREN : TWO DAUGHTERS AND TWO SONS. The oldest dau. b. in Ludlow, Vt., Aug. 10, 1846; m. Nov. IG, 1804, Charles E. Adams. The second dau. b. March 1, 1854, at Elmira, N. Y. ; m. Oct. 10, 1875, Alvev R. Clark. BURTT. Thomas^ Burtt d. in Boston in 1670. Thomas'- (Thomas^), m., in 1672, Mary Southwick, of Reading, Mass. Thomas' (Thomas", Thomas^), was b. in Reading in 1688; m., in 1711, Elizabeth Cariford. Thomas^ (Thomas'', Thomas'-, Thomas^), m. Esther Brown. 1. Ebenezer^ (Thomas^ Thomas', Thomas-, Thomas^), b. Feb. 13, 1757; m. Lydia Stanley, b. in Tewksbury, Mass., in 1757; rem. to H. from Tewksbury in Feb. 1806. He bought the saw-and-grist mill before he moved his family to this place, which was kept in his family until 1865. The house he moved into is now occupied by 414 GENEALOGY : BURTT. Abram Burtt. It was built iu 1788. He d. Sept. 8, 1831 ; Mrs. Burtt d. Sept. 12, 1823. Children : — 2. Benjamin^ [12], b. July 23, 1779. 3. Ebenezer'^ [19], b. Dec. 5, 1780. 4. Esther^ [28], b. Aug. 28, 1784. 5. Lydia^ [37], b. May 1, 1786. 6. Dorcas« [38], b. May 30, 1789. 7. James S.« [40], b. April 18, 1791. 8. Thomas^ [53], b. July 5, 1794. 9. Hannah" [60], b. Dec. 11, 1796. 10. Mary« [61], b. July 26, 1799. 11. Arnold B.« [62], b. Sept. 3, 1802. There were two more children, names not given, who d. young. 13. Benjamin" [2] (Ebenezer^ Thomas*, Thomas^ Thomas", Thomas^), b. July 23, 1779; m. Abigail Stickney, of Tewksbury, b. May 5, 1783; d. Oct. 28, 1860; he d. April 4, 1853. Children:— 13. Benjamin^ b. May 6, 1803; d. Nov. 18, 1870; m. Dec. 1, 1831, Lucy Wilson, b. in Stoddard, Dec. 24, 1811. CHILDREN. 1. Edwin A.8, b. April 28, 1834; d. Dec. 28, 1883; m. Feb. 28, 1858, Carrie Otis, of Deering. 2. George H.s, b. April 30, 1839 ; m. Dec. 25, 18G4, Elleu Keyes, of Lan- caster, Mass.; res. Hinsdale, 111. Children: (1), George K.», b. Feb. 2, 1867. (2), Harry H.'-*, b. Nov. 25, 18G9. (3), Fred P.^, b. April 1,1873. (4), Wilson B.o, b. Jan. 1, 1879. (5), Fletcher H.a, b. Jan. 13, 1879. (6), Payson D.», b. Feb. 12, 1883. 3. Freddie^, b. Sept. 10, 1846 ; d. Sept. 16, 1848. 14. Jacob S.^ b. June 26, 1804 ; d. Aug. 26, 1868 ; m. 1, Charity Dodge, b. in Society Land, Jan. 1, 1806; d. Aug. 1840 ; m. 2, Dec. 20, 1840, Mrs. Betsey (Dodge) Gregg. CHILDREN. 1. Mahala C.^, b. April 27, 1822; d. May 30, 1857; m. July 10, 1842, Harrison Holmes, of Francestown. Children: (1), Susan F.^, b. July 5, 1844 ; m. Nov. 6, 1864, Albert B. Lawrence, of Newburyport, Mass. Children: (a), Edith L.i", b. April 15, 1870. (6), Marian F.i'', b. Sept. 4, 1885. Mr. Lawrence was a member of the 4th Mass. cavalry ; is the foreman of the blade department of the Goodell Cutlery Mfg. Co., Bcmiiugton. (2), David H.«, b. May 23, 1846; m. Sept. 7, 1868, Alma Robins, who was b. Jan. 13, 1851 ; res. Har- 1 GENEALOGY : BURTT. 415 risville. Chiklreu: (a), Fred H.i'\ b. March 7, 1872. (&), Flora B.^\ b. Oct. 7, 1874. (c ct rf), Osinan II. i" and Oscar II. i", b. Jan. 23, 1877. Osmau II. d. Jan. 23, 1877. (e), Lenora AJ'\ b. June 23, 1880. (/), Eva A.i", b. June 18, 1885. (3), Anna J.'J. b. May 31, 1848; d. Feb. 19, 1870; m. Nov. 1868, Everett Chandler. (4), Edna M.'->, b. Oct. 2G, 1850; d. Jan. 29, 1854. (5), Charles H.o, b. Marcli 31, 1853; d. Oct. IG, 1853. (6), Franklin II.'', b. Doc. 19, 185G;d. Aug. 10, 18G2. 2. Harmou% b. Sept. 17, 1825; m.l, ; ni. 2, Oct. 22, 1856, Nancy J. Foster, of Hopkinton. Children : (1), James A.''. (2), Sarali B.'-', b. Oct. 29, 1857; m. Nov. 29, 1878, Luke E. Burtt, of Greenlield. (3), Ella M.^ b. Sept. 1, 1860; m. Dec. 1, 1878, Enos Carter. 3. Charles*, b. Feb. 15, 1828 ; d. April 3, 1886. 4. Abbie L.s, b. Aug. 15, 1830; m. Jan. 19, 1855, Henry M. Abbott, of Con- cord. Child: Flora^; m. Nov. 27, 1884, Frank C. Cragie. 5. Mary S.*, b. April 2, 1833 ; m. Aug. 24, 1850, Sanmel V. Kezer, who d. Nov. 9, 1869; m. 2, Oct. 29, 1874, Clinton Eains. Children: (1), M. Jennie^ b. March 21, 1852. (2), Charles S.'', b. Oct. 11, 1854. (3), Judson L.», b. Feb. 14, 1865. 6. Angeline% b. Dec. 27, 1835; d. Aug. 29, 1868; m. Dec. 1863, Frank Phil- brick, of Weare. Child : Frank A.^, b. March 22, 18GG. A student at Amherst college, class of '89. 7. Estlier M.s, b. April 30, 1838; m. March 19, 18G3, E. Smith, of New Bos- ton. Children: (1), Alice G.'J, b. Nov. 19, 18(?f. (2), Mabel E., b. March 27, 1872; d. Aug. 1872. 8. Jacob L.% b. June 7, 1840 ; d. Oct. 4, 1840. 9. Henry J.«,* b. Feb. 4, 1843; m. June 27, 1866, Lydia F. Dickey. Chil- dren: (1), Heldman S.^, b. April 2, 1868; d. Feb. 16, 1885. (2), Henry A.'-', b. Feb. 2, 1874. (3), EtlieP, b. Oct. 7, 1878. 15. J. Stark', b. Sept. 10, 1809 ; d. Feb. 4, 1858; m. 1, Martha Silsby, of Hillsboro', who d. Feb. 18, 1845; m. 2, Dec. 9, 1847, Abby Sawyer, of Hillsboro'. * Enlisted in Co. I, 9th regt. N. H. vols., Dec. 13, 1861; re-enlisted in the lielcl as a veteran volunteer, Feb. 28, 1864; discharged by reason of the close of the war at Golrtsboro', N. C, July 20, 186.5 ; was second sergt. of his company some over a year, and for the last few months of service was first sergt. He was never in the hospital and ncvor absent from duty with the exception of one furlough of thirty days. He served in Nortli Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia; was at the capture of Morris island, July 10, 1S()3; was in the assault on Fort Wagner on the night of the 18tli of July, l-i;;;. and in the subsequent operations that resulted in the I'apturo of Fort Wai,nHM-, llir di-struction of Fort Sunitcr. and \\\v partial dcstrucliMii river, in May and June, lsr,4; was in the engagements of I'.erniuda Uundr.Ml, W<'l.leii I;, i;., Chester Station, and l>rur\-'s lUutf: was in General Ilaneoek's I )(■<■) i I'.dttdiii e x pei lit i( mi, and in tlie engageniei'its that oetau-red there on till' Kth, l.'ith. and ictli ol \ii-. Isid; was about two months ill the trenehes helore I'etersliurgh; in the battle of Laurel hill, seven miles below liiehinond, Oet. 7, isct; was with General Terry's e.vpedition against Fort Fisher in Feb. |si;.-|, his leginient making the last charge, that resulteil in the capture of that work, and was in a slight engagement at the north branch of the Cape Fear river about the 1st of April, 186.5. At the pi-esent time he res. iu Bennington ; is employed by the Goodell Co. 416 GENEALOGY: BURTT. CHILDREN. 1. Charles H.s, b. Jan. 5, 1842 ; cl. June 24, 1860. 2. George H.^, b. Jan. 6, 1845 ; m. May 14, 1884, Kate Taylor, of Rutland, 111. ; a farmer. 3. John M.^ b. Jan. 11, 1849; m. Nov. 22, 1882, Lucy Butman, of Saratoga, N. Y, ; res. Saratoga; a railroad conductor. Child: Frederick A. », b. May 17, 1885. 4. Addie S.^, b. Sept. 27, 1851 ; res. with her mother at Lebanon Spa, N. Y. 16. Abrara^ b. Jan. 18, 1813 ; m. 1, July, 1840, Almira Barrett, of Stoddard, who d. March 22, 1852; ra. 2, Jan. 13, 1853, Harriet Proctor, of Peterboro'. He was long the owner of the ancient "Putnam Mills"; res. Bennington. CHILDREN. 1. Rosalas, b. Aug. 5, 1840; d. March 22, 1863. 2. Martha J., b. April 9, 1845; m. Henry Wilson. 17. William P.^ b. Sept. 28, 1816; m. 1, in 1842, Elizabeth Clark, of Deering, who d. July 29, 1871; m. 2, June 26, 1872, Mrs. Louisa (Ames) Needham, of Peterboro'; d. at Peterboro'. CHILDREN. 1. Alphonsos, b. Feb. 19, 1844; m. Feb. 25, 1882, Mrs. Mary (Hodsou) Cross, of Ossipee. 2. Phillctta A. 8, b. Dec. 22, 1846; m. 1868, John Martin, of Bennington, who was a member of Co. E, 1st regt. heavy artillery, from Sept. 2, T864, to June 15, 1865; d. May, 1873; m. 2, Sept. 1884, Charles B. Stew- art. Child: M. Louise-', b. March 5, 1869. 3. James ArnokF, b. 1852 : d. 1852. 18. Orthana A.^ b. July 14, 1820; d. Nov. 19, 1885; m. Nov. 18, 1841, William Eaton, of Hillsboro' ; a carpenter; res. in Ben- nington. CHILDREN. 1. Louisa M.8, b. Nov. 13, 1842; d. Nov. 30, 1877. 2. Charles E.s, b. Feb. 16, 1848; m. Feb. 11, 1875, Ann Cochran, of Antrim. 19. Ebenezer^ [3] (Ebenezer^ Thomas^ Thomas^ Thomas^, Thomas^), b. Dec. 5, 1780; d. Jan. 5, 1839; m. 1, Abigail Hunting- ton, of Society Land, who d. Jan. 28, 1836 ; m. 2, Fisher, of Francestown. Children : — 30. Eben^ b. May 25, 1810; res. Pelham ; m. Feb. 25, 1839, Nancy Ellinwood, of Belfast, Me. GENEALOGY: BURTT. 417 CHILDREN. 1. Goorire E.^ b. Nov. 12, 1839; m. Sept. 19, 1872, Nellie Biii.irliani, of Nashua; book-keeper for Win. H. Keed, of Nashua. 2. Charles H.% b. May 19, 1843; m. Sept. 1868, Cornelia Butler, of Norridjje- woek, Me. ; a carpenter; res. in Lowell, Mass. Child: Arthur M.'*, b. Nov. 6, 1870. 3. LydiaA.8, b. March 1, 1849; m. Sept. 1871, Georire Lakiii, of Natick, Mass. ; res. Natick. Child : Harold W.'', b. May 1, 1873. 4. Milton^, b. Aug. 30, 1850; jeweller ; res. Lowell, Mass. 31. Elbridgc", b. Oct. 5, 1811; in. Eliz:i Bullard, who ,l.Juiio 4, 188G; fnrmer ; res. Bennington ; d. Mnrch, 1885. 22. Lydia", b. April 28, 1814 ; d. Oct. 30, 1838. 23. George^ b. Aug. 3, 1816; d. Nov. 13, 1838. 24. Samuel" was killed by the falling of a cart that had been left upright. 25. Orandal", b. Jan. 15, 1821; m. 1, ; ni. 2, Isabel Mc- Carty, of Providence, R. I. CHILDREN. 1. Charles^, son of first wife. 2. Mary P.s, b. Dec. 24, 1861 ; in. John Wilson, of Lowell, Mass. Children : (1), John H.9, b. 1881. (2). Blanch^ b. 1883; res. in Lowell. 3. Charles H.«, b. Aug. 30, 1863. 4. Nancy A », b. Aug. 24, 18G7; m., 1884, John Morse, ofrolham. Child: James A.^ b. 1885; res. Pelham. 5. Fred.'', b. Dec. 4, 1868; killed by accidental discharge of a gun, ISSO. 6. Wil]ie^ b. Feb. 23, 1873. 26. Mary P.^ b. July 9, 1824 ; d. July 29, 1843. 27. J. Francis", b. April 1, 1828; d. Dec. 31, 1854 ; expressman ; res. Lowell. 28. Esther^ [4] (Ebenezer^ Thomas", Thomas"', Thomas'-, Thomas^), b. Aug. 28, 1784; d. July 8, 1854; m. 1, Warren Burtt, of Wilmington, Mass., who d. March, 1826; m. 2, Thomas Reed, who d. Sept. 15, 1838. Children : 29. Lavina", b. Oct. 23, 1804; m. 1, Theodore Bailey, of Andover, Mass.; ra. 2, Dec. 3, 1855, John Harvey, of Keene ; m. 3, Levi Whittaker, of Chesterfield. CHILDREN. 1. Lucy J.'^, m. Richard Kent, of Andover, Mass. 2. Asas, b. 1823; m. Mrs. Tamar Ashton. Children: (1), Charles". (2), Willie A.'-', b. April 8, 1861. (3), Kvaliue L.'', b. Feb 13, 1864; in. 418 GENEALOGY: BURTT. Feb. 15, 1880, Eugene Muzzey, a farmer; res. Greenfield. Children : (a), Maud A.i'', b. Feb. 27, 1881. (6), Frank C.w, b. Nov. 15, 1884. 3. Martha*. 4. Esther*. 5. Mary*. 6. Warren*. 7. Thomas*. 8. Willie^. 30. Warren^ b. Sept. 9, 1806 ; m. Sallie Fowler. CHILDREN. 1. Angelia*. 2. Adolphus*. 3. Homer*. 4. Warren*. 31. Esther"', b. Oct. 11, 1808; d. Dec. 20, 1876; ra. Jesse Woods, (q. V.) 34. Walter', b. June 28, 1810 ; m. three times; 3d wife, Mary Fowler. CHILDREN. 1. Newell*. 2. Elbridge*. 3. Almeda*. 4. Charles*. 35. Dorcas P.^ b. Dec. 30, 1814 ; ra. John W. Flagg. (q. v.) 36. Benjamin F.^ b. March 2, 1817 ; m. Feb. 14, 1841, Dorcas Preston, of Hillsboro', who d. Aug. 17, 1881. CHILDREN. 1. Orlando G.*, b. May 11, 1841; corporal in the 6th regt. N. H. vols.; served three and one-half years; m. Elnora L. Potter, of Hills- boro'; res. Hillsboro' Bridge. Children: (1), Nellie Z.^, b. Sept. 19, 1865. (2), Elmer E.9, b. Oct. 21, 1866; d. June 29, 1884. (3), Lillie M.9, b. Dec. 4, 1868; d. Nov. 27, 1875. (4), Myrtie M.^ b. Aug. 11, 1872. 2. Annie E.*, b. June 28, 1844; m. Oct. 24, 1861, Edward G. , of Hills- boro', who d. in 1885. Children : (1), Lucy P.^, b. Feb. 16, 1862; m. Nov. 2, 1884, Eev. Oilman Clark. Child: Edith F.i'\ b. Feb. 19, 1886. (2), George E.^, b. Aug. 3, 1863; m. June 30, 1881, Jessie F. Whittle. Children: (a), Villetta A.i\ b. Feb. 27, 1882; d. June 3, 1883. (ft), V. E.i", b. April 30, 1885; d. May 13, 1885. (3), Carrie J.o, b. Oct. 15, 1865, m. Oct. 29, 1882, John M. G. , of Hillsboro'. Child: Gracie B.^'\ b. Feb. 26, 1883. (4), Evangie^, b. Dec. 25, 1868. 3. Loring S.*, b. July 27, 1847; d. April 28, 1873. 37. Lydia« [5] (Ebenezer^ ThomasS Tliomas^, Thomas^ Thomasi), b. May 1, 1786 ; d. Jan. 9, 1851 ; m. Jan. 1, 1826, Moody Butler, (q. v.) 38. Dorcas*^' [6] (Ebenezer^ Thomas", Thomas^ Thomas^, Thomas^), b. May 30, 1789; m. 1, Eben Preston, of Hillsboro' Bridge; m. 2, Caleb Daggett, of Westmoreland. Child by first marriage : — GENEALOGY: BUKTT. 419 39. Erasmus DJ, b. Oct. 18, 1818; m. Sept. 17, 1846, Sarah Wliite, of Leicester, Mass., who was b. Feb. 9, 1825. Mr. and Mrs. P. are deaf mutes, educated at Hartford, Conn., where they became acquainted. Their children can hear and speak. He is a shoe- maker ; res. Buflalo, N. Y. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah J.^ b. March 25, 1848; d. Aug. 29, 188C; lu. March 25, 18C9, W. II. Woodward, of Buffalo, N. Y., who d. Jan. 1870; ra. 2, Juno, 1877, Henry Meacham. 2. Mary M.*, b. April 29, 1850; d. Oct. 1850. 3. Daniel E. 8, b. Aug. 24, 1852; m. Feb. 10, 1875, Mary M. Wilson; three children. 4. Ella M.% b. Oct. 13, 1856; m. April 7, 1875, Charles C. Oliver; four children. 40. Dr. James Sullivan*' [7] (Ebenezer^ Thomas**, Thomas^, Thomas-, Thomas^), b. April 18, 1791 ; d. Dec. 16, 1873 ; m. 1, June 7, 181o, Mercy Preston, of Hillsboro', who was b. April 17, 1786; d. June 21, 1837 ; m. 2, 1838, Hannah Robinson, of Greenfield, who was b. May 10, 1804 ; d. March 19, 1870. Children : — 41. Elizabeth P.', b. Jan. 18, 1814 ; d. May 28, 1850 ; m. Walter Shaw, of Hillsboro'. CIIILDKEN. 2. Martha J.*', m. Brighani Otis, of Dcering; child, Annie^. 3. Annie^ 43. James S.", b. Dec. 25, 1816; d. April 9, 1869; m. April 11, 1841, Hannah B. Smith, of Londonderry, who was b. April 9, 1817; d. Jan. 12, 1877. CHILDREN. 1. Helen M.^, b. Feb. 2, 1843; d. Jan. 5, 1874. 2. Hannah H.s, b. April 4, 1845; d. April 21, 1S4G. 3. James A.*, b. March 1, 1847. 4. Edna A.*, b. April 12, 1848; d. Aug. 29, 1877. 5. Florenzas, b. July 2, 1850; m. Feb. 7, 1884, William Billerwill. G. Lydia^ b. Jan. 22, 1852; m. Dec. 17, 1877, Levi Bixby, of Hillsboro'. Children : U), Helen A.-', b. June 23, 1882. (2), Carrie C', b. April 17, 1884. 7. Mary C.«, b. Feb. 13, 1854; m. Nov. 11, 1880, Frank P. Newman, of Wash- ington, dentist and teacher. One child, Harold E.«, b. Feb. 13, 1882. 43. Alexis Roanien Whitcomb", b. in Hancock Factory village, Oct. 6, 1818; d. in Bennington, Nov. 17, 1865; teacher of penman- 420 GENEALOGY: BURTT. ship; res. Bennington; m. Oct. 28, 1845, in Bellows Falls, Vt., Hannah, dau. of James and Abigail (Keith) Matthews, (q. v.) She d. in Bennington, April 2, 1876. CHILDREN. 1. Mercy Adalette^, b. in Beuuington, July 25, 1846; m. Edward Ira Dodge, of H. ; now postmaster of Bennington, (q. v.) 2. Charles Everett^, b. in Bennington, Jan. 14, 1849; m. in Stoneham, Mass., Jan. 5, 1873, Casilda Jane Sturtevant, b. in Stoneham, Aug. 29, 1846; d. there Feb. 4, 1888; dau. of John Q. A. and Elizabeth A. (Stevens) Sturtevant, of that town. One child, William Albert^, b. in Stoneham, Nov. 4, 1873. 3. James Madison Whitcomb'', b. in Bennington, April 22, 1852 ; m. in Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 23, 1883, Clara Marquart, b. in Vallonia, Ind., June 28, 1861; dau. of George and Sophia (Durham) Marquart; res. Los Angeles. 4. Harriet Ellen^ b. in Bennington, June 17, 1854; m. in H., Nov. 26, 1874, James Robinson Ashton, of Bennington, b. in Bolton, Eng., April 29, 1844 ; son of John and Tamar (Robinson) Ashton. One child, Edith Lilian", b. in Milford, July 22, 1886; res. Milford. Mr. Ashton served during the war in an Illinois regiment. 44. Sabrina^ b. Feb. 19, 1822; m. Sept. 16, 1841, Samuel Mc- Keen, of Hillsboro'. CHILDREN. 1. EmmaS, m. C. W. Yorli. One child, Edward N.^ m. Hattie Rcino. One child, Charlesi". 2. Elizabeth^, m. George E. Poole, of Lowell, Mass. 3. Abbie^, m. Horace Muzzy, of Hillsboro'. 45. Alanson^ b. Feb. 10, 1824 ; d. in childhood. 46. Thomas A.^ b. Jane 13, 1826; m. Jan. 12, 1847, Eliza J. Burns ; a house-painter ; res. Hillsboro'. 47. Albert^ b. Dec. 9, 1828 ; d. in childhood. 48. Albert A."', b. Jan. 1, 1839; m. March 13, 1862, Caroline Savage, of Greenfield, who d. Oct. 19, 1884. CHILDREN. 1. Angelias, ],. April 21, 1863 ; ra. April 22, 1884, Herbert Burns, a farmer, of Milford. One child, Olive C.^ b. April 24, 1885. 2. Anna«, b. Dec. 6, 1866. Mr. Burtt is in the employ of Cliarles Hopkins, Greenfield. 49. Aldula M.^ b. June 8, 1840 ; m. May 19, 1860, G. Dustin Pollard, a carpenter, of Greenfield. GENEALOGY: BURTT. 421 CHILDRKN. 1. George D.s, b. March 4, 18(51 ; m. Jan. 1, ISSo, Minnie Inijalls. 2. Ned«, b. May 30, 1874. 4:9a. Isaac E.", b. July 22, 1841 ; carpenter; res. Greenfield. 50. Lydia A.^ b. Oct.' 15, 1842. 51. Luke E.", b. May 1, 1844; ni. Nov. 29, 1878, Sarali B. Burtt ; employed at the Goodell Co.'s cutlery manufactory. 52. Hannah", b. July 22, 1845 ; d. Sept. 1, 1845. 53. Thomas'^ [8] (Ebenezer^ Thomas*, Thomas^ Thomas", Thomas^), b. July 5, 1794; d. Sept. 1862; m. 1, Hannah Preston, of Hillsboro', who d. Dec, 12, 1845 ; m. 2, in 1853, Abbie Carter, of Hillsboro'. Children: — 54. Chapin R.", b. May 11, 1814; m. March 1, 1838, Sarah Bukwish; m. 2, Dec. 6, 1874, Mrs. Philona (Codman) Valentine, of Hillsboro'. CHILDREN. 1. Sarali A.s, b. Feb. 22, 1839; m. May 30, 1857, Samuel II. Merrill; m. 2, Dec. 16, 1863, Benj. H. Kemp. Children : (1), Alice M.^ b. Jan. 9, 1859. (2), Minnie L.9, b. May 7, 1867. (3), John B.«, b. April 3, 1869. 2. Alivillda M.s, b. Oct. 27, 1841 ; d. May 24, 1868; m. Sept. 11, I860, Lionel Nelson, of Hillsboro'. Children: (1), Willie K.-', b. July 25, 1861, (2), Mary M.9, b. Feb. 22, 1863; ra. Horace Barnes. One child, Edithw, b. Nov. 13, 1881 ; d. Oct. 18, 1882. (3), Charles A.9, b. Sept. 26, 1865 ; m. Feb. 28, 1884, Sophia Preston, of Hillsboro'. One child, Leon P.i«, b. Feb. 28, 1886. (4), Fred S.«, b. March 1, 1868. 3. Milan K.**, b. Sept. 19, 1847; m. Josie Bridge. One child, Cora B.^, b. Nov. 1871. 4. Hattie A. C.^ b. March 21, 1852; m. Nov. 20, 1873, John Hamer. Chil- dren: (1), Darwin G. Burtt^, b. June 23, 1869. (2), Charles^, b. April, 1875. 55. Diana", b. July, 1816; m. Stanley Abbott. CHILDREN. 1. . 2, Rolands. 3. j^o^s. 4, Diantha^ m. George Collins. 56. Kneeland", m. Nancy Jones, of Milford ; d. 1884. 57. Thomas R.^ b. Dec. 21, 1822; m. 1, May, 1844, Angeline Woodworth, of White Creek, N. Y., who d. Feb. 16, 1858 ; m. 2, Sept. 15, 1861, Caroline Hastings. He is a musician; res. Shushan, N. Y. ; has a talented family, the youngest daughter going before the j)ublic very young as a cornet player. 422 GENEALOGY: BURTT, CHILDREN. 1. Asenath E.«, b. March 23, 1845; m. Henry T. Hedges, of Jackson, N. Y. ; farmer. 2. Hauuahs, b. May 28, 1848; m. Morris J. Seymour, of Sodus, N. Y. ; farmer. 3. Alpharettas, b. June 2, 1851 ; m. Dr. D. T. Pierce, of Argyle, N. Y. 4. Neil^ b. Oct. 13, 1862. 5. Willie T.8, b. Sept. 28, 1864. G. Josies, b. Feb. 12, 1871. 58. Hannali'', ra. Alonzo Codman, of Hillsboro'. 59. Mary A.^ m. Aug. 24, 1849, Alonzo Codman. CHILDREN. 1. A. Mortimer^b. Aug. 2, 1850; d. April 29, 188C; m. April, 1872, Fannie Henshaw. Children: (1), Charles H.^, b. Feb. 28, 1879; (2), Bessie^, b, Jan. 1883. 2. George B.», b. March 15, 1852; m. Ella McClintock, of Hillsboro'. 60. Hannah« [9] (Ebenezer^ Thomas^ Thomas^ Thomas^ Thomas^), b. Dec. 11, 1796; d. Jan. 2, 1869; m. Seth Brooks, of II. (q. V.) 61. Mary« [10] (Ebenezer^ Thomas", Thomas^, Thomas-, Thomas^), b. July 26, 1799; d. May 1, 1854; m. March, 1825, William Darrah. (q. v.) G2. Arnold B.« [11] (Ebcnezer^, Thomas^ Thomas^ Thomas^, Thomas^), b. Sept. 3, 1802; d. April 4, 1861 ; a farmer; res. in Ben- nington. He was an active, enterprising man ; built the hotel now standing, and other houses in Bennington village, and left a fine set of farm buildings when he d. He was also a militia captain. His portrait finds a welcome place here. He m. Sept. 25, 1825, Betsey Taylor, who was b, in H., April 19, 1798. Mrs. Burtt is remarkably well preserved, being in full possession of all her faculties, with the exception of a slight deafness ; does a great deal of work, reads and remembers well. Of this large family of ten who were married, she is the only one living (March, 1887). Children : — 63. Adolphus S:, b. Oct. 12, 1826 ; d. Aug. 29, 1868 ; an express- man; res. in Lowell; m. Jan. 21, 1866, Susan Coburn, of Lowell, who was b. in Dedham, Jan. 27, 1831; d. in Lowell, Aug. 4, 1887. 64. Maria A.^ b. May 25, 1830; m. Jan. 4, 1850, Augustus E. Spaulding, b. in Chelmsford, Mass., June 23, 1818 ; d. in Lowell, Jan. 10, 1877. ARNOLD BURTT. GENEALOGY: BURTT; BUTLER. 423 CHILD. L Edward F.% b. June 2G, 18G1 ; Mrs. Spauldini; and sou rt\s. in LowolL 65. Americus A.", b. Feb. 28, 1885; d. Sept. 1, 1835. 66. Angelia M.", b. Nov. 16, 1837 ; d. Jan. 12, 1865. She was a teaclier; graduated at New London Literary and Scientific Institu- tion, class of 1860. 67. Martha E.', b. May 30, 1841 ; m. Lewis A. Knight, (q. v.) To Mrs. Knight we are indebted for most of tlie facts as to the Burtt family. MOODY BUTLER. 1 . Moody- Butler, son of Jesse^ and Molly (Greeley) Butler; m. 1, Sally Dustin (q. v.); m. 2, Jan. 1, 1826, Lydia Burtt (q. v.), who d. Jan. 9, 1851. He res. for a time in Greenfield ; was one of the selectjiien of Society Land in 1834 (see p. 279), and his name appears on the tax- list of H. as a resident tax-payer in 1835 and 1836 ; previous to that time, for several years, he was a non-resident tax-payer in H. In 1834 he was taxed for a part of the Putnam farm. Children : — 2. Roxana^ (Moody-, Jesse^), b. Aug. 1805 ; ra. Emerson Favor (?), a farmer, of P'rancestown, Two children; one died young; the other, Mary"*, m. Alfred Gray, of Bennington; res. Manchester. 3. Mary D.^ (Moody-, Jesse^), b. March, 1807 ; m. 1, Ebenezer Ramsey, a farmer ; m. 2, Rev. Amzi Jones, a Baptist minister; m. 3, Kellogg ; res. Illinois. CHILDREN I5Y FIRST HUSRAND. 1. 2. 3. 4. Dustin^. John^. Hubbard*. Abram A.+, m. Helen P. Baldwin, (q. v.) 6. 7. CHILDREN HY SECOND HUSRAND Ahiza'. Josephine*, d. young. Butler*. 4. John Dustin^ (Moody", Jesse^), b. in Greenfield, Feb. 21, 1809; res. in Greenfield until 1858, when he rem. to Bennington, where he continued to res. until his death. He was a man of strong natural abilities and sound iudgment, de- cided in his opinions, and in every place thought and acted for him- 424 GENEALOGY; BUTLER. self, regardless of popular favor. He held many positions of trust, having been president of two banks for several years. His opinion was highly valued in all financial matters with which he was largely identified throughout the county for more than half a century ; ni. 1, June 2, 18-40, Mary C. Burnham, of Greenfield, who d. Jan. 31, 1872. She was a woman of great excellence of character, and ten- derly loved by all. In early life she was a successful school teacher. The memory of her life is a sweet legacy to her large circle of friends. He m. 2, Sept. 24, 1878, Joanne C, dan. of the late Hon. William Parker, of Wilton. Mr. Butler d. Nov. 19, 1887. Children : — 5. Francis W."*, was fitted for college at the age of nineteen, but feeling deeply his sense of duty to his country, he abandoned the idea of a college course and entered the ranks of the army. Having been furnished with recruiting papers, he enlisted a com- pany of about forty men and was mustered into the service as 2d lieutenant of Co. K, 5th regt. N. H. vols.; was promoted to 1st lieutenant, and then to captain. Subsequently he was assigned to a position in the signal corps in the Army of the Potomac. For personal bravery at the siege of Yorktown, he was presented by General McClellan with a beautiful silken signal flag, only three of which were given in the army. He was assigned to the staff of Gen. W. F. (Baldy) Smith, and was by the side of his gen- eral before Petersburgh (June 80, 1864) when he received a wound in the knee which proved fatal. Immediately after being wounded he started for New Hampshire. Amputation became necessary. He was unable to survive its effects, and d. at his home in Bennington, July 30, 1864. In a letter of condolence to his father, written after midnight of the day he was wounded. General Smith says : "Your son has been with me since the campaign opened, and has been to me a most faithful and gallant aid, and I have frequently selected him to carry messages when I knew it would take all his courage and God's Providence to get the message delivered. I am the more called upon by my feelings to write this letter to you to-night, be- cause he followed me to-day after my staff had all been ordered back, and I can only add that any father may well be proud of such a son, and where such men are in abundance there is no fear of the ultimate result." 6. Clintina M.^, m. Gustavus Walker, of Concord; res. Concord. GENEALOGY: BUTLER. 426 7. Francella H.^ d. Aug. 14, 1869. "One of earth's fairest, lier life gave promise of a brilliant future, and lier early death was much lamented." 8. Idabel^ m. March 15, 1871, Hon. Nathan C. Jameson, a state senatoi", and a prominent citizen of Antrim. CHILDREN. 1. John Biitler>\ 2. James Walkei-^. 3. Robert Willis^ 9. Mary*, res. Bennington. 10. Sarah Dustin^ (Moody-, Jesse^), b. Oct. 1811 ; m. James Ramsey, (q. v.) 11. William D." (Moody-, Jesse^), b. Jan. 28, 1813; was for several years in company v^'ith G. P. Hall in the manufactui-e of paper in Bennington; present res., Lowell, Mass. ; m. Emeline Stow, of Hillsboro'. Children: — 13. Freeman H.^ b. in H., Feb. 23, 1841 ; a pharmacist; res. in Lowell, Mass. ; was in the army nearly three years, in the Gulf de- partment; went out in 30th Mass. vols., afterwards served as an officer in the first colored regiment that General Butler raised, at New Orleans; is at the present time one of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy ; m. Kate P. Coburn. Two children. 13. Charles M.S b. in Lowell, Jan. 25, 1845; was in the army a few months ; d, in Lowell, Aug. 23, 1867. 14. Emeline L.", b. July, 1847; m. L. W. Coburn, of Lowell. 15. Elizabeth R.^ (Moody-, Jesse^), b. April, 1815 ; m. Gilbert Hall. (q. V.) 16. Lucinda'' (Moody-, Jesse^), b. May, 1817; m. Jonas W. Goodhue, (q. v.) 17. Abagail C.^ (Moody-, Jesse'), b. Sept. 1819; d. in 1885; [ m. Eliphalet Jones, a farmer, of Goffstown. ' CHILDREN. L3'dia^. John^. Moody^. Abby*. Albert'. Henry*. 18. Moody^ (Moody^, Jesse'), b. 1821 ; d. when about 22 years old. 19. Rev. Hyman Blanchard=^ (Moody-, Jesse'), b. Jan. 1, 1827 ; was ordained as a Universalist minister at a session of the Cheshire (N. H.) Association in 1853 ; was settled for fifteen years at j Bernardston, Mass. ; subsequently has been settled in Wisconsin, j Iowa, and Minnesota; res. in Algona, la.; m. Aug. 22, 1849, ' Millicent Daffgrett, of Westmoreland. Children : — 426 GENEALOGY: BUTLER. 30. H. WillisS b. May 23, 1850 ; a conductor on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway ; res. McGregor, la. ; m. June 14, 1871, Estelle Buck, of Ithaca, N, Y. CHILDREN. 1. Minnies, b. March 8, 1872 ; d. March 12, 1872. 2. Edward A.5, b. Oct. 13, 1873. 3. Louis W.5, b. Nov. 11, 1876. 4. Ireua L.s, b. Oct. 19, 1879; d. Aug. 16, 1880. 5. Nina E.s, b. Oct. 19, 1879; d. Sept. 16, 1880. 6. Frederick H.^ b. Sept. 16, 1881. 7. Anna M.^, b. Feb. 8, 1884. 31. Frank P.*, b. June 24, 1852; a farmer; res. Algona, la. 33. Fred. K.^b. June 24, 1852; a farmer; res. Algona, la. 33. Edgar B.-*, b. March 19, 1854; editor of the Dairy and JF^armer, Algona, la. 34. Minnetta L.", b. Dec. 13, 1856; m. June, 1876, George M. Annis, a merchant ; res. Algona, la. CHILDREN. 1. Bessie M.^ b. Aug. 4, 1878. 2. Arthur B.^, b. July 29, 1881. 3. Lucille E.5, b. Feb. 17, 1884. JOSEPH BUTLER. Gideon^ Butler, b. in Pelham, March 24, 1757, m. Mary Rogers. 1. Joseph'^ (Gideon^), b. in Hudson, in 1780; d. in Pelham, in 1869 ; m. Hannah, dau. of Jesse and Mehitable (Duty) Butler, Mdio was b. in Hudson, in 1794; d. in Hudson, in 1863; res. a number of years in H. at the place in the north part of the town marked « J. B." Children, all b. in H.: — 3. Ira^, b. Aug. 16, 1817 ; d. 1855 ; m. Phebe Hutchinson. 3. DanieP, b. March 31, 1819. 4. AbagaiP, b. May 4, 1821 ; d. in 1858. 5. Moses^ b. July 28, 1822; d. Feb. 1, 1882; m. Susan Caldwell. CHILDREN. 1. Henry*. 2. George Frank*. 6. Josiah^ b. Sept. 1, 1823 ; d. 1853. 7. Joseph^ b. 1824; d. Aug. 17, 1828. 8. Henry W.^ b. Sept. 5, 1827. 9. George C.^ b. May 18, 1830. GENEALOGY: BUTTERFIELD; BUXTON. 427 BUTTERFIEL.D. 1, JoeF Butterfield came here about the year 1791) ; remained some eight years ; one son. 2. .Toel-, m. Nov. 22, 1798, Martha Turrell ; rem. to Andover, Vt. He d. in Shrewsbury, Vt., Sept. 1844. CHILDREN. 1. JoeP, b. in II., May 5, 1801; m. Pliny Boswortli, of Peunsylvauia. 2. SamueF. 8. Nancy^. 4. Leonard''. 5. Dexter'^. Tliese four b. in Andover, Vt. BUXTON. Jolin^ Buxton served as a sohlier in the Revohitionary war ; he was b. in Reading, Mass. ; m. Burneck ; rem. to Wilton and from there to Packersfield (now Nelson), where he d. in 1821, aged 91 years. Timothy Russell- (John^), b. in Wilton, March 7, 1773; d. in Nelson, April 10, 1847; m. Eunice, dau. of Ebenezer Chandler, who was b. in Wilton, Feb. 12, 1774; d. Jan. 29, 1840. 1. Stephen^ (Timothy Russell^ John^), b. Sept. 9, 1806, in Packersfield (now Nelson), came to H., Aug. 20, 1829, and in com- pany with Mr. Jewett, purchased the fulling mill, "No. V," where he carried on business for a number of years. (See p. 82.) In 1832 he liuilt a house, marked " S. Buxton " on map, and in con- nection with his other business was a farmer. He was an active member of the Baptist church; was chosen church clerk, Nov. 6, 1841, and also deacon on June 6, 1846 (see p. 206); rem. from H. in 1878 ; rem. to Langdon in 1882 ; res. at the present time with his son, at Mill Village, Goshen; m. Nov. 30, 1830, Eliza Johnson (q. v.), b. June 4, 1807, d. Dec. 21, 1874, Children: — 2. An infants b. May 10, 1832; d. May 11, 1832. 3. An infants b. March 22, 1833 ; d. March 23, 1833. 4. Rowena J.\ b. Jan. 10, 1835 ; m. May 24, 1855, Albert B. Melendy, b. in Lyndeboro', Aug. 16, 1830 ; a farmer ; res. Wilton. CHILDREN. 1. Augustus A.s, 1). April U, 1S5G. 2. Flora A s, b. Dec. 12, 1857; d. July 5, 1877. 3. Ida S.^ b. Sept. 9, 1860. 4. Fred H.s, b. April 18, ISG.*?. 6. Harry A.^ b. Jan. 24, 1SG8. 428 GENEALOGY; BUXTON. 5. Melville S.S b. March 19, 1838 ; ra. Nov. 29, 1860, Lizzie M., dan. of Josiah S. Morrison (q. v.), b. March 23, 1836 ; he was for a number of years engaged in the manufacture of wooden ware in Dublin, and also in Sherburne, Vt. ; rem. to Alstead in 1869, and engaged in the grain and lumber business ; purchased a farm in Langdon, in 1876, where he res. several years ; later purchased a mill in Mill Village, Goshen, which place is his present res. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Ellen^ b. in Sherburne, Vt., Nov. 4, 18C4; d. July 5, 1872. 2. Charles Cooke^ b. iu Alstead, May 22, 1870; d. April 11, 1874. 3. Kate Elizabeth^ b. iu Alstead, Sept. IC, 1872. 4. Alice Ella^, b. iu Alstead, Jan. 3, 187G. 5. George Sumner^, b. in Langdon, March 23, 1879. 6. Infant^ b. June 10, 1842 ; d. same day. 7. Abbie E.^ b. April 5, 1844; m. Dec. 26, 1867, J. C. Andrews, who wash, in New Boston, May 19, 1844; a railroad conductor; res. Jersey City, N. J. CHILDREN. 1. Mary E.f-, b. in H., Aug. 6, 1871 ; d. iu Jersey City, April 5, 1874. 2. Grace E.'>, b. in Jersey City, Dec. 28, 1874. 3. Edith M.-', b. in Jersey City, April 8, 1882. Eli^ (Timothy Russell", John^), an elder brother of Stephen^ was b. Sept. 10, 1803; m. 1, Nov. 3, 1829, Elmira Beldin ; m. 2, Triphena Tarbox ; m. 3, Abigail SaAvyer (q. v.) ; set- tled on the homestead of his father in Nelson. After his death his widow and her family came to H. to res. She remained in town about two years, when she m. Joseph Melendy, and rem. to Wilton. Mr. Buxton had four children by his first wife, two of whom d, young, and three children by his third wife. We give the names of those we suppose came to H. to res. 8. George W.^ (Eli^ Timothy Kussell^, John^), m. Sept. 27, 1854, Charlotte E. Townsend, of Marlboro' ; res. for a time in H at the place marked " G. W. Matthews" ; was a tanner; rem. to Lowell, Mass. ; was a member of Co. A, 2d regt. Mass. vols. ; was wounded at Cedar mountain ; d. at Alexandria, Va., Aug. 31, 1862. Pie had been promoted to the rank of lieutenant, but d. befoi-e the commission reached him. His widow m. 2, Jan. 1, 1867, John A. Prince, res. Worcester, Mass. 9. MaryM.^ (Eli«, Timothy RusselP, John'), b. Feb. 19, 1835; m. Nov. 15, 1854, A. L. Parker; res. Keene. GENEALOGY: BUXTON. 429 CHILDKKX. 1. Heury E.^, b. March 22, 1869; m. Sadie Towne ; res. Fitchbiirg, Mass.; au engineer on the Fitchburg railroad. 2. Ida Ehnir*>, b. Oct. 31, 1861 ; d. Jan. 15, 187-1. 3. Ernest Leslie^, b. Jan. 22, 18G7; a student in Moody's school, Northlield, Mass. 4. Alice Mabeia, b. Feb. 26, 1873. 10. Albert A.* (Eli^ Timothy RusselF, Johni), b. Aug. '27, 1845 ; came to H. in 1850 ; res. with his motlier ; went with her to Wilton in 1852 ; about a year later returned; lived a short time with M. A. Anthony, then went to live with Asa Bond, of Antrim ; returned to H. in 1862 ; enlisted in Co. G, 16th regt. N. H, vols. ; served nine months ; res. in Peterboro', Keene, and Manchester. In 1877 went to Fitchburg, Mass., where he now res. He is a merchant, and a member of the Congregational cliurch, the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, the Grand Army of the Republic, the Knights of Honor, and, with his wife, the Knights and Ladies of Honor. He is also a member of the Iron Hall ; was elected a member of Fitchburg city government in 1883, and has held various offices in the several organizations to which he belongs; m. in 1870, Emma F. Young. CHILD. 1. Nellie Grace*, b. in 1870. 11. Helen^ (Eli^ Timothy RusselP, John^), b. July 9, 1847; d. May 30, 1881 ; m. W. E, Hazen. Child, Bertie E.^ 13. Sumner E." (Eli^, Timothy RusselP, John^), b. Feb. 3, 1850 ; res. a few years with John H. Felch ; went away when 14 years old ; m. Nov. 1, 1871, Hannah B., dau. of Adriel and Sarah Jefts, who was b. in Temple, June 3, 1852. He was a painter and paper-hanger, but at the present time has charge of a mill in Ashby, Mass. By her second marriage, Mrs. Abagail (Sawyer) (Buxton) Me- lendy had one child, Abbie J., b. March 7, 1854 ; m. March 6, 1879, Frank C. Blanchard, who was b. Dec. 31, 1848; res. East Wilton. Child : Ernest F., b. May 22, 1881. Mrs. Melendy d. Feb. 27, 1879, aged 68 years and 11 months.* * Betsey^ res. in H. previous to her marriage with Lemuel Eaton, and Jane B.* Spauldiug, dau. of Endiaua=', was a member of her uncle Eaton's family, in 1856-57. 430 GENEALOGY: CARLEY. CARLEY. Joseph^ Carley, b. Feb. 1718; d. March 10, 1810; res. in Spencer, Mass. He m. Sally Washburn, sister of Elijah Washburn, Sr., of Natick, Mass.; she was b. Sept. 14, 1729; d. Jan. 6, 1816. They had five sons, two of whom came to H., Peter^ and Elijah^ I. Peter- (Joseph^), m. July 9, 1778, Rebecca Dana, of Natick, Mass.; settled in Natick, Mass.; rem. to H. in 1789 or 1790; settled at place marked " 7." Children : — 55. Asa3 [10], b. Feb. 3, 1779. 3. Nabby^ (Abigail, on Natick records), b. Dec. 17, 1780 ; m. Henry Cummings. (q. v.) 4. Jabez^ [21], b. Sept. 1, 1782. 5. Nathaniel D.^ [27], b. May 12, 1785. 6. Pede^ (Experience, on Natick records), b. Feb. 17, 1787 ; m. Henry Cummings. (q.v.) 7. Betsey^ m. John Twitchell. 8. Sarah^ b. April, 1793 ; d. May 15, 1818. 9. SamueP, d. young. 10. Asa^ [2] (Peter-, Joseph^), m. June 19, 1803, Kate Barry. He d. March 25, 1846; she d. Feb. 16, 1867. A farmer; rem. to Peterboro' in 1812. Children : — II. Dexter D.^, b. July 1, 1805 ; m. June 2, 1831, Nellie White. He was di-owned in North Factory pond, July 12, 1844 ; she d. in Illinois, Jan. 1874. CHILDREN. 1. William^. 2. Mary Jane^. 13. MaryS b. Aug. 13, 1807; m. 1835, David Sprague. 13. Eliza A.\ b. Aug. 4, 1809. 14. Peter^ b. Oct. 27, 1811 ; ra. 1849, Louisa J. Clark ; res. Peterboro', CHILDREN. 1. Sarah J.^, b. Jan. 1, 1850. 2. Estella^, b. 1852. 3. James^ b. 1854. 15. Asa*, b. Dec. 21, 1813; m. 1, Sarah B. Pillsbury ; m. 2, Mrs. Hobart. Six children. 16. JohnS b. March 15, 1816; m. Almira Crockett. Child: George A.^ 17. James M.^ b. Feb. 7, 1818; m. 1, Malvina Crockett; m. 2, 1866, Lizzie E. Burleigh. Three children. GENEALOCY: CAKLEY. 431 18. Sar.ih\ b. April 8, 1820; m. May 9, 1847, James B, Camp- bell ; res. Manchester. Two children. 19. Jane^ b. Aug. 14, 1825 ; d. Aug. 31, 1827. 20. Jane C.\ b. Sept. 17, 1828 ; m. June 24, 1850, I'arker Butterfield ; res. Manchester. Three children. 21. Jabez'' [4] (Peter-, Joseph^), res. Peterboro' ; m. 1, Mary- Washburn, who d. Aug. 25, 1838; m. 2, Oct. 24, 1839, Emma Pratt, who d. April 23, 1876, aged 81 years. He d. Jan. 27, 1848. Children: — 22. David^ b. 1819 ; d. Aug. 18, 1820. 23. HenryS b. 1822; d. Aug. 11, 1826. 24. Eliza\ b. June 22, 1827 ; m. John W. Barber, (q. v.) 25. Mary Jane\ b. June 17, 1832 ; m. David M. Cavender. (q. V.) 26. Sarahs b. March 7, 1835; m. Aug. 9, 1861, Edmund S. Hoyt, of Warner ; she d. May 9, 1869. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Brigham*. 2. Sarah Carley^. 21. Nathaniel D.^ [5] (Peter-, Joseph^), m. Dec. 26, 1809, Polly Cummings ; res. in H. until about the year 1820, when he rem. to Weston, Vt. Children. 28. Dr. Keed^ a surgeon in the Civil war ; m. Louisa Graves. 29. Dana^; and others. 30. Elijah- (.Joseph^), was the youngest son in the family, b. May 21, 1771; probably came to H. with his brother Peter; m. Se])t. 3, 1795, Agnes, dau. of Hugh Grimes, of H. ; res. a few years at No. " 50," when he rem. to Dublin, and from thence to Chelsea, Vt, Children :— 31. Sally W.3, b. in H., May 18, 1796; m. Sept. 10, 1818, Dr. Edward Newton, of Springfield, Vt., who was b. in Wethersfield, Vt., Dec. 10, 1792 ; d. in Farraington, Miss., April 11, 1851 ; she d. in Champaign, 111., Feb. 24, 1882. Five children, all d. young. 32. Pev. Hugh G.% b. in H., Nov. 27, 1797; m. 1, Feb. 15, 1821, Anna Young, of Buckfield, Me., who d. Dec. 11, 1837; m. 2, Jan. 20, 1838, Elizabeth Foss, of Hillsboro'. Mr. Carley was ordained as a Free Will Baptist minister in 1842, and continued in regular standing as a minister of that denomination until the close of his life; d. in 1885; was for thirty-five years the respected pastor of the Free Baptist church in Prospect, Me. 432 GENEALOGY: CARLEY. CHILDREN. 1. Alvin 11.^, b. in Jackson, Me., Sept. 27, 1823; was murdered on the coast of Africa, together with a whole ship's crew, by the natives, April 26, 1842. 2. Marks b. in Waldo, Me., March 11, 182G; m. Kate Gilman, of Stockton, Me. ; res. Tolouo, 111. 3. Lavanne Y.S b. in Jackson, Me., May 23, 1828; m. William Hildreth, of Bushville, Ind. ; res. Litchfield, 111. 4. Martha A.*, b. in Jackson, Me., Feb. 2, 1836; m. Charles Harris, of Stockton, Me. 5. Ashley H.*, b. in Jackson, Me., Dec. 3, 1837; d. in Cuba, Dec. 14, 1855. 6. Mary E.*, b. in Jackson, Me., Nov. 2, 1839; m. Lemuel L. Ames, of Prospect, Me. 7. Lyman*, b. April 9, 1841 ; fell in the battle of Petersburg, June 18, 1864. 8. Emeline*, b. in Jackson, Me., May 31, 1842; m. William Randall, of Stockton. 9. Daniel Fletcher*, b. in Swansville, Me., April 7, 1844; served as a soldier in the Civil war; wounded at Gettysburgh and at Chancellorsville ; m. Lydia Perkins, of Stockton ; res. Natick, Mass. 10. Sarah J.*, b. in Swansville, Me., April 3, 184G; d. Nov. 17, 1877; m. Henry W. Fletcher, of Stockton. 11. Alvin H.*, b. in Swansville, May 7, 1847; m. Abbie L. Chase, of Bucks- port, Me. 12. Georgiana*, b. April 17, 1849 ; res. Prospect, Me. 33. Mark^, b. in H., Aug. 24, 1799; d. in Champaign, III., Feb. 3, 1888 ; m. April 27, 1830, Abigail W. Stevens, who d. Nov. 12, 1871. Mr. Carley's education was not entirely neglected, as the fol- lowing certificate will show : — " This may certify that the bearer, Marli Carley, has behaved well in school, the last week, and left off at the liead of his class. "JOSEPH B. BANTON, Tutor. " Knox Plantation, Jan. 14, 1818." When 16 years old he began a four years' apprenticeship with a house carpenter and shipwright. After the completion of his term of service, he went to New Orleans and engaged in the milling and gin business, until he was thirty-five years old. He then rem. to Clermont county, Ohio, and purchased three hundred acres of land, and successfully engaged in tlie business of farming. He made a brief sojourn on the Pacific slope, about the beginning of the gold excite- ment, but returned to Ohio, and soon rem. to Urbana, 111, In 1854 he settled in Champaign, 111., which was, from that time until the close of his life, his home. He built the first grain warehouse in the city. He was energetic, and with the years he accumulated a hand- GENEALOGY : CAKLEY. 433 some property. Born of a good lineage, he was possessed of a native integrity and honesty of cliaracter, that insj)ired the confi- dence of his neighbors, and gave him an enviable reputation, as a man and a citizen. He was identified with the entire history of the city of his adoption. He erected the first dwelling house in it, and watched the rising of every house, the improvement of every street, and the coming of every family ; and at his death the whole city mourned. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Ami^ b. in Felicity, O., May 29, 1833; m. Aug. 28, 1851, S. \V. Kiii- caid, M. D. ; res. Champaign, 111. 2. Graliam\ b. in Felicity, O., Aug. 29, 1839; res. Champaign, 111. 3. Isotta^, b. in Champaign, Oct. 13, 1855; m. Jan. 11, 1877, Henry \V. Mahan, a merchant; res. Urbana, 111. Eight children, names not given, have passed on to the higher life. 34. Mary A.% b. in H., Nov. 22, 1801 ; m. March 3, 1825, Eev Daniel L. Fletcher, a Methodist Episco}n\l minister, who was b. in Chester, Vt., Aug. 21, 1800 ; d. in Taunton, Mass., Sept, 16, 1842. Mrs. Fletcher res. with her dau. in Cleveland, O. CHILDREN. 1. Charle.s C.^, b. July 10, 1835; a lawyer; res. Robinson, 111. 2. Nettie C, b. Jan. 21, 1838; m. March 20, 18G0, Joseph Ingersoll, pro- prietor of the Forest City hotel, Cleveland, O. 35. Elijah^, b. in Dublin, Aug. 22, 1803; m. April 7, 1835, Margaret Wiley, who was b. June 10, 1810, in Felicity, O. CHILDKEN. 1. Caroline*, b. Jan. 7, 1837 ; m. 2. Lyman F.\ b. March 24, 1839. 8. Rebecca^ b. Sept. 24, 1841 ; m. 4. Alberts b. March 9, 1843. 5. EmraaS b. Sept. 18, 1845. 6. Locke*, b. Dec. 18, 1847; d. June 20, 1875. 7. Warren*, b. March 8, 1849; d. June 3, 1875. 8. Clay*, b. March 18, 1851. 9. Orley*, b. Feb. 12, 1853. 36. Agnes G.^ b. in Dublin, Feb. 3, 1805 ; ra. Oct. 3, 1826, Rosea Kendall, who was b. in Woodstock, Vt., Sept. 4, 1801, and d. in Harrisburg, Ky., April 18, 1857; a merchant tailor. CHILDKEN. 1. George*. 2. Margaret*. 3. Agnes*. All dead. 434 GENEALOGY: CARLEY; CARLTON. 37. Lyman^, b. May 16, 1807 ; m. July 29, 1842, Harriet Fil- lingira, b. in Enon, Miss., 1817; d. in Columbia, Miss., June 4, 1882. CHILDREN. 1. John T.S b. Oct. 1843; m. 1868, Demaris Simmons. 2. AlviuS b. May 22, 1845 ; d. 1847. 3. William T.*, b. March 30, 1847; d. 1880; seven children. 4. Lyman^, b. March 29, 1849 ; m. 1870, Georgia Thompson. 0. James M.^ b. Nov. 16, 1851 ; m. 1872, Maggie Strickland. 6. Albert*, b. Oct. 4, 1854 ; d. 1857. 7. Henry CS b. Sept. 27, 1856; d. 1859. 8. Charles Fletcher*, b. Feb. 7, 1859. 9. Mary Ann F.*, b. Feb. 20, 1861; m. 1879, R. Davis. 38. Dr. Alvin^, b. April 8, 1809, in Dublin ; m. in Felicity, O., May 15, 1837, Eva Altraan, who d. in 1873. CHILDREN. 1. Edward*, m. 4. Joseph*. 2. Dr. Rush*, res. Lebanon, O. 5. Theresa*, d. in 1874. 3. Elvira*, m. Stevens. 6. Hernando*. 39. Loui8a^ b. in Chelsea, Vt., Feb. 2, 1812 ; m. May 13, 1832, at Felicity, O., Leonidas Moreau Lawson, m. d., who was b. Sept. 12, 1812 ; d. Jan. 1, 1864, at Cincinnati, O.; she d. Nov. 20, 1846, at Lexington, Ky. CHILDREN. 1. Jeremiah*, b. Feb. 6, 1834 ; d. young. 2. Mary Agnes*, b. Feb. 26, 1835; d. in infancy. 3. William*, b. Oct. 25, 1837; d. 1843. 4. Martha Josephine*, b. Oct. 8, 1839 ; m. 5. Louisa Annie*, b. Oct. 10, 1842 ; m. j 6. Julia Emma*, 1). Oct. 16, 1844; d. 186:3. | 40. Ashley H.'', b. in Chelsea, Vt., May 12, 1814; res. Alabama. DAVID CARLTON. 1, David^ Carlton was a shoemaker. He succeeded Seth Davis, at the place marked " R. Emerson" (name on tax list from 1799 to 1817 inclusive). Zeriah, his wife, was a member of Congrega- tional church. CHILD. 1. Seviah^ b. Aug. 4, 1804. GENEALOGY: CARLTON. 435 SAMUEL CARLTON. SamueP Carlton, a farmer ; res. in town a few years, coming about the year 1818, on the place marked " 89." He came from Andovcr, Mass., to which ])lace he returned and d. there. He res. in Greenfield a short time previous to coming here ; tu. Sally . CHILDREN. L Joseph-, a sailor, d. at sea. 2. SamueF, res. hi Audover, Mass. 3. Isaac'-, res. in Audover, Mass. ; was a prosperous farmer. •1. Sally-, was au exemplary Christian ; acquired quite a competence as an operative in the mills in Nashua, which she bequeathed to objects of benevolence and charity ; d. in Nashua. 5. Jerry-, was a wanderer. JOHN CARLTON. John' Carlton, b. in Colebrook, Feb. 15, 1820; m. April 25, 1847, Asenath Upton, of Bow, who was b. Dec. 17, 1814. He is a car- penter; came to H., from Deering, in the spring of 1867; res. on the John Dennis farm ; rem. to Goffstown in 1875. CHILDKEN. L Melissa L.-, b. in Pembroke, March 19, 1848; m. Nov. 15, 1870, Chauncy White; res. Antrim; he is a printer. Children: (1), William C.-^; (2), Mirtella A.-K 2. William U.-,* b. in Pembroke, April 7, 1849; a carpenter; m. Aug. 11, 1876, Josie Pattee, of Goft'stown; x'es. Concord. Child, Maude^. 3. Guilford U.^* b. in Pembroke, Dec. 30, 1850; a carpenter; m. Dec. 5, 1883, Emma L. Stinsou, of Mount Vernon; res. Goffstown. 4. Almon W.-, b. in Concord, Feb. 12, 1853 ; a carpenter ; m. May 23, 1877, Nellie E. Marden, of Goffstown; res. Concord. Children: (1), Ar- thur. (2), Annabell. 5. Alonzo M.-, b. in Concord, April 1, 1855; a station agent; m. Sept. 26, 1883, Esther C. Kendall, of Mount Vernon; res. North Dighton, Mass. 6 and 7. Fred J.- and Frank A.-, b. in Concord, June 21, 1857. Fred J.- is a pattern-maker; m. March 13, 1883, Myra E. Gove, of AYeare; res. Waverly, Mo. Frank A.- d. Aug. 1, 1858. * William IT. and Ciuilford U. Carlton attended the High school in H. The teacher was Alfred Hardy. 436 GENEALOGY; CARR; CASHION. CARR. John^ CaiT (name originally Karr), was a res. of Goffstown ; m. Isabella Walker, John- (John^), settled in Antrim about 1780; m. 2, Chloe Hick- son, of Sharon, Mass., who d. in H., Jan. 2, 1856, aged 84. 1. Jonathan^ (John'-, John^), b, in Antrim, in 1800; m. 1, Feb. "27, 1828, Annis Dinsmore, who d. in 1844; m. 2, in 1846, Jane M. Gregg. He came to H., in 1852; res. first on the place marked " Heirs of Clark " ; later purchased, of B. F. Cummings, the place in the village marked "J. R. Hill," where he d. May 25, 1858. Children: — 2. John^ b. Aug. 19, 1828. President of the First National bank, of Boston; m. Sept. 4, 1862, Augusta L., dau. of Ezra and Martha Flagg (Learnard) Eaton,* who was b. Feb. 20, 1835. CHILDREN. 1. Albert Eatou^, b. Jime, 18G3. 2. Walter Diusmore^, b. April, 1868 ; d. iu iufaucy. 3. Samuel J).\ d. in 1853, aged 21. 4. Mary A."*, d. in 1853, aged 17. 5. Adeline'', d. in 1854, aged 15. 6. Caroline^ d. in 1856, aged 17. CASHION. Michael Cashion wash, in Kilkenny county. Ire., in 1839; came to H., Nov. 12, 1854; m. Oct. 13, 1861,'Bridget Ellen Harrington, who was b. in Limerick county, Ire. ; res. place marked "M. Lakin." CHILDREN. 1. Maggie H.-, b. Sept. 23, 1862 ; m. Jau. 26, 1886, Johu Cody. 2. Robert P.-, b. April 23, 1864. 3. Anuie S.-, b. March 28, 1866. 4. Katie B.-, b. Feb. 18, 1868. 5. John T.-, b. June 10, 1871. 6. James M.^, b. Sept. 8, 1872. 7. Mary^, b. May 5, 1874. 8. Nellie J.-, b. May 17, 1876; d. Sept. 10, 1878. 9. Louisa F.^, b. June 20, 1879. 10. Lena J.-, b. June 20, 1879. *Thc branch of the Eaton family, to which Mrs. Carr belongs, settled in Reading iu 1648. The line is as follows: Augusta L.^, Ezra«, Nathan's, Nathan*, NathanieF, Jonathan-, Jonas'. GENEALOGY: CAVENDER. 437 CAVENDER. Charles^ Cavendcr came from Ireland to Nowfoiinilland about, the year 1775, at the age of 19 years. He took an excursion to Boston, where he spent his money, and was obliged to seek employment, which he found on a farm, ditching. He served in the war of the Revolution, and subsequently m. Elanor Addison, of Lyndeboro', and settled in Greenfield, where he spent the remainder of his life on a farm. He had seven children, of whom two res. for a few years in H. 1. James- (Charles'), b. in Greenfield, May 15, 1786; m. Rachel Butler, who was b. July 4, 1789, and rem. to H. in 1810. He res. in the eastern part of the town at the place marked " E. Pearsons"; rem. in 1831, to Lyndeboro', in 1837 to Dublin, in 1839 to Peter- boro', in 1842 to Dublin again, and from thence, in 1844, to North Lewisburg, O. They were both living in 1883, but have since passed away. Children : — 2. Annis^ b. Dec. 20, 1813 ; m. Capt. Joseph Symonds, Jr. (q. v.) 3. Abraham Holmes^, b. .Tuly 21, 1814 ; res. St. Paul, Minn. 4. Jonathan Butler^ b. March 22, 1816. 5. Sarah Burnham^ b. March 19, 1818 ; m. Walter W. Bales ; res. North Lewisbm-g, O.; name of one son given, Burnham E."*, to whom we are indebted for the information liere given concerning the family of James-. O. Charles Addison^, b. Nov. 25, 1819. 7. Mary Holmes^, b. Jan. 12, 1822. 8. Epps Burnham'', b. in H., July 8, 1824; res. on the William Dennis place in H. ; m. Child, Charles'*. 9. Rachel B.\ 1). May 26, 1826. 10. David M.% b. Feb. 5, 1829; m. Mary Jane Carley (q. v.) ; res. Weldon, DeWitt county, 111. 11. Charles- (Charles'), b. 1796 ; m. 1, Mary Nahor (q. v.), who d. July 30, 1821; settled in H., res. at place marked "J. C. Towne"; rem. to Antrim, and from there to Bunker Hill, 111., where he d. in 1878. He m. 2, July 6, 1822, Hannah Hopkins, who d. Sept. 29, 1834. CHILDREN. 1. Caroline^, b. Jan. 1, 1819; d. young. 2. Davids, b. April 19, 1821 ; res. Bunker Hill, 1 438 GENEALOGY: CHANDLF;R; CHASE; CHENEY; CILLEY. CHANDLER. Nehemiah^ Chandler came to H. from Alstead, about the year 1804 (see p. 284); ra. June 30, 1804, Abigail Dustin (q. v.); rem. after a few years to Drewsville, and from thence to Winhall, Vt., where he d. Two children, Hiram and Mary. CHASE. Squires Clement" Chase, b. in Deering, June 9, 1824; d. in H., Aug. 19, 1883; sou of Daniel and Lucy (Cobb) Chase; m. March 27, 1862, Caroline Lucinda, dau. of David and Lucinda (Matthews) Hunt. (q. V.) He owned the Forest Line stage and mail route for many years, driving much of the time himself. He lived the latter part of his life in the house which David Hunt purchased in the village. CHENEY. James^ Cheney was a native of Maine, who settled in Newbury- }>ort, Mass., and m. Elizabeth Bailey. Charles E.- (James^), b. June 5, 1840; was a sailor in early life, and later a res. of Stoddard. He learned the machinist's trade, and came to H., after a fourteen years' res. in Chicopee, Mass., purchasing the place marked "Mrs, Cummings" on the map, in 1873. He m. Mary E., dau. of Andrew and Mary (Scott) Robbe, of Stoddard, in 1858. CHILDREN. 1. Addie A. 3, b. in Stoddard, Aug. 14, 1859; m. Almon Hill. (q. v.) 2. Charles W.^, b. in Stoddard, July 25, 1861; m. Alia B., dau. of Livesey and Mary J. (Smith) Hale, of Wiucliendon, and settled on the home- stead in H. ; present res., Winchendon, Mass. Child, Addie May*, b. Jan. 12, 1888. CILLEY. Frank^ Cilley came to H. from Nelson, in 1882, with his wife, Mahala, and family ; res. one year on place marked " A. Farewell," and later purchased the place near abandoned mill-site No. 1, which he sold to Martin Elliot in 1884. He was quite a horse dealer, and is now a stage driver at Hillsboro'. Children: Edward-, Allie'-. GENEALOGY: CLARK. 439 CLARK. Robert^ Clark, b. in tlic north of Ireland, settled in Londonderry, N. H., about tlie year 17-5, and became of great service in promot- ing the interests of the colonists. He liad eight children, two of whom, William- and Ninian^, settled in New Boston in 1756, upon two lots situated on what is now know as "Clai-k's Hill," They were both valued citizens, and were of great service in conducting the affairs of the town. William- (Robert^) m. Anna Wallace ; seven, children, two of whom, John and Ninian, settled in II. 1. John^ (William-, Robert^), b. in New Boston, Sept. 3, 1768; m. Oct. 17, 1793, Rebecca Wallace, of Londonderry. He settled in the north part of H. about the year 1792, on forest land that had been })urchased for him by his father. He took to his forest life an earnest nature and a resolute spirit, with more than ordinary culture for that day. In the winter time he taught in the district schools of that vicinity, and having a good knowledge of music he often taught a singing school. He was also a practical surveyor, and had many calls for that kind of work. His political sympathies were with the Federal party, consequently he was not called upon to fill any important civil office; however, as a justice of the peace he was widely and favorably known. He early connected himself with the Congregational church, and was a consistent Christ- ian and liberal sujiporter of religions institutions. In 1824 he sold his farm to El)enezer Goodhue, and two years later rem. to Fran- cestown, where he d. Feb. 12, 1831. His wife was an intelligent, Christian woman, a true yoke-fellow and helper of her husband, whom she survived a quarter of a century. At his decease she, with her dau., established a home in Amherst, where she d. in 1855, at the age of 83, leaving a fragrant memory. "Her children arise and call her blessed." Children : — 2. Annie Wallace'', b. Sept. 14, 1794; d. in Amherst, Aug. 12, 1838. 3. Rev. Samuel Wallace-" [10], b. Dec. 15, 1795. 4. Williams d. d. [15], b. Sept. 28, 1798. 5. Gilman" [18], b. April 14, 1800. 5a. Rebecca^ b. Oct. 30, 1801 ; d. Aug. 1802. 6. John^ [21], b. June 24, 1804. 7. LydiaGordonS b. Nov. 6, 1807; res. Amherst. 440 GENEALOGY: CLARK. 8. Letitia Eebecca^, b. March 3, 1810; was graduated at Ii^swich (Mass.) Female seminary in 1840, and was subsequently a teacher in Pennsylvania and other places. Her health failing, she retired to the family home at Amherst, where she d. May 2, 1882. 9. Mary Abigail* [25], b. March 12, 1814. - ^ ' 10. Rev. Samuel Wallace'' [3]' (John^ William-, Robert^), b. Dec. 15, 1795 ; m. 1, Frances M., dau, of Dea. Robert Clark, of New Boston, who d. in 1882 ; m. 2, Rebecca Howe, of Westmin- ster, Mass. He fitted for college at the academies at H. and New Ipswich ; graduating at Dartmouth college in 1832, and at Andover Theological seminary in 1827 ; was ordained pastor of the Congre- gational church in Greenland, N. H., in 1829, where he d. in 1847, after a useful and happy pastorate of eighteen years. Children: — 11. Frances M. W.^ dau. by first wife. 12. Dr. John Howe^ was graduated at Dartmouth college in 1857; studied medicine and entered the U. S. navy as a surgeon. 13. Lucy Barnes^ res. with her mother in Amherst. 11. William Wallace^, d. in infancy, 15. Rev. Williams d. d. [4] (John^, William-, Robert^), b. Sept. 28, 1798; ra. 1, in 1829, Elvira Hurd, of Newport, who d. in 1846; m. 2, in 1848, Mrs. Mary C. Wheelwright, of Bangor, Me., who d. in 1871. At the age of 16 he entered the printing oflice of Geo. Hough, of Concord ; while there he became interested in religion, and desii-ing to prepare himself for the gospel ministry, as a life work, he fitted for college at Bradford (Mass.) academy, and was gradu- ated at Dartmouth in 1822, and at Andover Theological seminary in 1827. He was employed as an agent for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in JNEassachusetts and Connecti- cut until he settled over the Congregational church in Wells, Me., in 1829. After a pleasant and profitable pastorate of six years, he was again called into the general service of the Congregational church of New England. During forty consecutive years he acted successively as agent of the American Tract society, at the West, district secretary for northern New England of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, and secretary of the Niew Hampshire Home Missionary society. He received the hon- orary degree of D. D. from Dartmouth college in 1875. On retiring from oiRcial labor in 1876, he became a permanent res. of Amherst, N. H., and served that town in the state legislature in 1867 and 1868 ; was chaplain in 1869. He was present at the centennial of GENEALOGY : CLARK. 441 H., and responded to the sentiment: "The Clergy of Plancock " ; d. in Amherst, Jan. 26, 1887. Children: — 16. A daughter, d. at the age of twenty months. 17. William Bradley*^, b. in 1843; was graduated at Amherst college in 1866 ; res. Minneapolis, Minn. 18. Oilman" [5] (John", William^ Robert^), b. in 1800 ; m. Sarah E. Cristie, of Antrim, who d. in 1880. He had a common school and academic education ; was for several years a missionary, under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, among the Seneca Indians in New York. His health failing, he subsequently settled dtTwn in Foxcroft, Me., on a farm; he has also resided a portion of the time in recent years with his son in Georgia. Children: — 19. John Gilman^ was graduated at college; went south, studied law, and settled in Georgia, where he now res. 30. William Wallace^, res. Foxcroft, Me. ; is m. and has sev- eral children. Two daughters, Sarah li.^ and Mary J.^, d. young. 31. John" [6] (John^ William-, Robert^), b. June 24, 1804; m. Dec. 17, 1833, Eliza Jameson Tenney, of Dunbarton. He received an academic education and made teaching his life work. For some years he was principal of a female seminary in Athens, Ga., subsequently he taught at Talladega, Ala. Returning north, he located at Oberlin, O. Children : — 33. William Wallace^ b. Oct. 3, 1834; d. Nov. 10, 1841. 33. Willianna Wallace^ b. at Talladega, Ala., Oct. 29, 1841 ; m. F. N. Finny, general manager Wisconsin Central railway ; res. in Milwaukee, Wis. CHILDREN. 1. Julia A.«, h. Oct. 4, 1863. 2. NortonG, b. June 26, 1865. 3. Johu Clark«, b. May 20, 1867. 34. Ella Frances^, b. at Alexandria, Benton county, Ala., Dec. 16,1844; m. Oct. 16, 1867, Hon. John W. Steele, of Oberlin, O. ; res. in Oberlin. CHILDREN, BORN IN OBERLIN. 1. Eloise«, b.Aug. 31, 1868. 3. Mariou Jameson^, b. July 19, 1875. 2. Margie Teuney^ b. Dec. 3, 1872. 4. John«, b. July 8, 1882. 35. Mary Abagail" [9] (John^, William^, Robert^), ra. in 1827, Rev. Cephas Kent, of Barrington. After several pastorates in 29 %!'>■ 442 GENEALOGY : CLARK, Maine and New Hampshire they retired for a permanent home, in 1879, to New Haven, Vt. ; their youngest dau., Abbie, res. with them. Children, three d. in childhood ; the dates of the births of the others are not given, so they may not appear in their true order. 26. Frances L.^, m. in 1858, Kev. Stephen Knowlton, principal of Castleton (Vt.) Female seminary ; subsequently he was pastor of the Congregational church in West Medway, Mass. 37. William C.^ was a member of the "Old Sixth" Mass. vols, that marched through Baltimore, April 19, 1861. He re-enlisted and served with honor until the close of the war ; res. Chicago. 28. Rev. Everts^, was a junior in Middlebury (Vt.) college when he enlisted in the army. In the first engagement in the "bat- tle of the Wilderness" he received a shot in his right hand which disabled him from further military service ; returning to college, he was graduated in 1867. He was graduated at Andover in 1871. After a pastorate of some eight years in Michigan City, Ind., he was called to the Storrs Congregational church (colored) in Atlanta, Ga., the largest Congregational church in the south. His wounded hand is a witness of his loyalty and patriotism. 39. Abbie^ 30. Ninian^ (William-, Robert^), b. in New Boston, Oct. 7, 1770 ; m. 1, June 26, 1798, Nancy, dau. of Peter Cochran, of New Boston, who was b. in 1773 and d. Sept. 21, 1801 ; m. 2, Sally Warner,* of New Braintree, Mass., in 1803, who was b. July 13, 1781, and d. July 1, 1865. Mr. Clark settled in H. on forest land * She was the dau. of Warham and Hannah (Ware) Warner. Warham' Warner was b. in 1730 (Eleazei-», SaniueF, John=, William^). William^, the emigrant from England, settled in Ipswich as early as 1637. John^ was his oldest son, b. in England about the year 1616, settled in Brookfleld previous to 1670. When that town was de- stroyed by the Indians in 1675, he retreated with his family to Hadley, where he d. May 17, 1692. He m. twice and had ten children. Samuel^ the eldest son, was b. July 5, 1640; m. 1, in 1668, Mercy Swan, of Ipswich; m. 2, in 168.5, Mary Swallow; was one of the early settlers of Dunstable, and was one of the original members of the church organized there ih 1685; d. in Groton, whither he had moved in 1689, about the year 1703. Eight children, one of whom, Eleazei-*, was b. Jan. 7, 1686; m. in 1722, Prudence, dau. of Thomas Barnes, of Brookfleld. Eleazei-* was in early life engaged in the French and Indian war- His mai-tial spirit was inherited by his sons, seven of whom served in later wars. His home was on the bordei-s of Brookfleld and New Braintree. After the settlement of Hard wick he became one of her most active and influential citizens. Warham'' res. in New Braintree; his family were remarkable for their longevity. He had thirteen children, nine of whom lived to be more than 80 years old, and six to be more than 90, — one I'eaching the age of 96 years and 4 months. He d. Bee. 4, 1817; his wife after his death rem. to H., where she d. at the res. other dau., Mrs. Clark, in 1836, at the age of 97. GENEALOGY: CLaKK. 443 adjoining his brother's, and probably al)Out tlie same time ; their names appear on the tax list in 1793. His deed from his father, William Clark, conveys to him "The following parcels of land, lying in Hancock, viz: — number one and two in the third range in the division of the righte or share originally laid out to the righte of Col. Joseph Blanchard, late of Dunstable, and others. Also the one half of the lots numbered eleven and twelve in the first range of said division, together with one half of a piece of land in the great pond* and adjoining the line of Packersfield." Mr. Clark was an in- dustrious and hard-working farmer ; his land when cleared of the forest proved to be very rocky, abounding in many movable stones with which, from year to year, he built heavy stone walls ; his labors in this direction serving the double purpose of clearing his fields and securing for them durable fences. Communication with the outside world at that time was limited, and markets were far away; he was, therefore, in the habit of mak- ing journeys every year, sometimes with one and at other times with two " double teams," to the sea-coast towns of Massachusetts. His beef, pork, butter, cheese, rye, flax, honey, etc., he sold for money, or exchanged for fish and other goods which he needed for his family, or sold to neighbors. As early as 1825 he became a thorough temperance man, and ceased to furnish "rum" to those in his employ; this position on the temperance question subjected him to much criticism, and even a worthy deacon thought he was carrying the matter a little too far. He was a friend of education and made large sacrifices to extend the short terms of the district schools. He was a member of the Congregational church, f and always active in promoting moral and religious culture, both by word and deed. He was an ardent friend of Rev. Reed Paige, named a son for him, administered on his estate, and became the guardian of his minor children. This friendship will appear the more remarkable when we remember that they belonged to opposite political parties at a time when party spirit ran so high that Mr. Paige had but little intei'course with his own brother's family on account of party differences. Mr. Clark was one of the committee who had charge of building the meeting-house in H., and enter- tained the council at the ordination of Rev. Archibald Burgess. *Mr. Clark objected to paying taxes on this land in the pond, and a law-suit with the town was the result. t His autograph is a fac-simile of his signature to the church covenant of 1806. 444 GENEALOGY; CLARK. His barns and sheds were filled with horses, and his house with men and women, besides a large overflow to his neighbors. He d. April 26, 1844. Children: — 31. Peter Cochran" (Ninian^, William^ Robert^), b. Sept. 30, 1799. He received an academical education and became a school teacher, first at home and afterward at Hanover, N. J,; d. at Han- over, N. J., Jan. 10, 1825. 33. Nancy" (N'inian^ William-, Robert^), b. April 13, 1801; was educated at a female seminary at Saugus, Mass., and taught school in Beverly and other places; m. Mai-ch 23, 1824, Oliver Whitcomb, of H. (q. v.) 33. Warner" (Ninian^, William-, Robert^), b. April 28, 1804; m. Dec. 3, 1829, Sally Goodhue. He built a brick house on a part of his father's farm in 1829, and lived there till the close of his life, Feb. 18, 1854; his wife d. Oct. 28, 1854. 34. Almira" (Ninian^, William-, Robert^), b. Aug. 28, 1805 ; d. Oct. 28, 1807. 35. Reed Paige" [41], b. July 6, 1807. 36. Avery Monroe" [47], b. June 20, 1809. 37. Augustus Ninian" [52], b. March 23, 1811. 38. Sarah Almira" (Ninian^, William^ Robert^), b. April 20, 1813; d. April, 1832. 39. Edwin Robert" (Ninian^ William^ Robert^), b. March 6, 1815; was for several years in the dry goods business on Washing- ton street, Boston, the firm being Clark & Plimpton. He went to California in 1853, and engaged in mining; d. in California, March 12, 1856. 40. Mary Ann" (Ninian^ William'-, Robert^), b. July 5, 1824; res. in H. until 1865, when she rem. to Boston, where she d. June 26, 1885. 41. Reed Paige" [35] (Ninian^, William^, Robert^), b. July 6, 1807; m. April 5, 1835, Elizabeth, dau. of Dea. James Perkins, of Londonderry, who was b. March 2, 1808; d. July 4, 1880. He d. April 8, 1882. He was for a time an apprentice to his brother-in- law, Oliver Whitcomb, a blacksmith. He became an expert in the use of tools, but as a life work he preferred farming. His advan- tages for an education were limited; he was a good penman and taught several writing schools in H. and elsewhere. About the year 1830 he took charge of a large fai-ra in Derry, where he re- mained four years, then leased a farm in Beverly, Mass., for two //I-,"// i «s^ ^i_^

. Tlieodore^, b. Nov. 7, 1817; res. Brentwood. 7. Joseph*, b. in H., March 14, 1820; m. May 23, 1843, Mary A. Knight; res. Mario w. CHILDREN. 1. George W.^, b. Sept. 18, 1846; m. Felicia L. Sheperdson ; res. Marlow. 2. Melburn G.°, b. April 25, 1851 ; drowned Dec. 31, 1862. COBB. 1. Joseph", son of Stephen^ Cobb, was b. in Nelson in 1792; ra. 1, Rebecca ; m. 2, Martha Wright; m. 3, Sept. 14, 1841, Mrs. Nancy (Scott) Bullard, of H. (q. v.); rcra. to H, soon after his third marriage; went to California in the eai'ly days of the gold excite- ment, and d. there, March 9, 1855. Children by second wife: — 2» Lydia^ b. about 1821 ; was sent to the school for deaf rautes at Hartford, Conn., in 1885, and remained there four years; m. 3. Abigail^, b. about 1829; was in the school at Hartford about two years from 1844; d. 4. Caroline'', b. about 1834; w^as in the school at Hartford five years from 1845; d. Lydia and Caroline were deaf from birth; Abigail was deaf from scarlet fever at the age of three years. GENEALOGY : COCHRAN. 451 COCHRAN. John\ son of John and Elizabeth (Arwin) Cochran, was b. in Londonderry, Ire., in 1704. He emigrated to this country and set- tled in Londonderry in the autumn of 1720; m. his cousin, Jenny McKeen ; was captain of a militia company, and consequently was known as "Captain John"; a man of integrity and force of char- acter, and held in general respect; d. at the age of 84. Dea. Isaac^ was his second son, b. in that part of Londonderry that is now Windham, April 2.3, 1742; m. Oct. 28, 1765, Ruth Hop- kins; rem. to Antrim, March 10, 1784. He had been an officer in the Revolutionary war, was present at the surrender of Burgoyne, and remained in the army until the war was over. His third son was James\ b. in Windham, Sept. 5, 1771 ; m. 1, in 1796, Joanna Creesy, of Francestown, who was mother of his children and d. Mar. 23, 1829; he m. 2, Mrs. Hannah Gibson, of Amherst, who d. Nov. 1, 1858; he d. June 1, 1851. Six children, two of whom came to H. to res. 1. Andrew C* (James^ Isaac-, John^), b. April 20, 1797; m. 1, Dec. 11, 1828, Louisa, dau. of Hon. Jacob Tuttle, who d. Jan. 11, I 1849; m. 2, Oct. 25, 1863, Mrs. Augusta Kinsley, of Peterboro'. He j was in business in Boston and Medford, Mass., but spent a large part 1 of his active life in H. He came here about the year 1825; res. at I the place marked " G. Hay ward," and carried on business for about ,; twenty years in the store on the spot marked "Mrs. E. N. Baldwin " i on village plan, selling out in the spring of 1845 to James Davis, i He was president of the Peterboro' bank from the time of its or- ganization until his death; he was part owner in a woolen mill in Peterboro', the firm being known by the name of Noone & Cochran; I he was also engaged in other business enterprises, and his reputa- 1 tion for integrity and honesty was unsullied. He was a good citi- zen; interested in every thing that concerned the welfare of the town, and active in the Congregational church, of which he was a member and for several years superintendent of the Sunday school. He rem. to Peterboro' in 1863, and d. there May 30, 1865. Child : — 1 2, Lizzie T.^, b. May 5, 1830; m. Oct. 15, 1857, L. T. Minor, of I St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Minor d. Aug. 1865; his wife d. Dec. 31, 1865. ; 3. James* (James^ Isaac'-, John^), b. Nov. 19, 1813; m. Nov. 23, ! 1853, Kate Crosby, of Milford, He was employed by his brother : several years in H.; subsequently he was in business in Marblehead, j Mass., Dublin, and Milford ; d. in Baltimore, Md., March 28, 1854. 452 GENEALOGY: COGIN; COHOON; COLBY. COGIN. Nathaniel Cogin came to H. in 1859, and bought the place marked " E. G. Matthews"; m. 1, , by vvliom he had two sons, Charles^, Clinton"; m. 2, Mrs. Mary (Nichols) Austin (q. v.); res. in town about five years; rem. to Wilton, where he d.; his widow d. in Concord. COHOON. Reuben^ Cohoon, m. Clara Dane; rem. from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia about the commencement of the Revolutionary war. Reuben- (Reuben^), b. in Argyle, N. S., in 1802 ; m. Sarah Cox, of Cape Canso, N. S., where they res. 1. Sullivan^ (Reuben", Reuben^), b. Sept. 17, 1833; m. May 4, 1865, Eliza M. G., dau. of Thomas and Eliza Maunder. He held a commission as justice of the peace in Nova Scotia; rem. to Provi- dence, R. I., in 1884; later was proprietor of a hotel in Medfield, Mass., and in Aug. 1887, came to H. as proprietor of the Prospect house, the largest and best-equipped summer boarding-house in town. CHILDREN. 1. Edward T.*, b. May 10, 1866; employed by the French Atlantic Telegraph Co. office, New York city. 2. Eva D.*, b. Feb. 17, 1868. 4. Ella Maud*, b. Sept. 14, 1871. 3. Maria L.*, b. Dec. 13, 1869. 5. Alvin T.*, b. May 24, 1874. JOHN COLBY. Anthony^ Colby came to this country with Governor Winthrop in 1630. With him came his brother Thomas. Anthony was in Cambridge in 1632; was made a freeman in 1634, and went to that part of Salisbury that is now Amesbury, Mass., in 1640, having at that time a family of eight children. His eldest son^ m. Frances Hoyt in 1650; seven children, two sons and five daughters. John^ was his eldest son ; m. Ruth . Joseph** (John^, ^, John^), m. in 1719, Mary ; settled in Hampstead. * Since this was in print I have learned tliere is a little doubt in regard to this -Joseph, but I think he must be Joseph* as here stated. There were a John and a Thomas in one generation, and I think it was the third ; perhaps Joseph* was a son of Thomas^ instead of Jolm^, and it is possible the blank generation recorded is a myth. GENEALOGY : COLBY. 453 John^ (Joseph"*, John'', -, John^), m. about 1755, Ruth Stevens; res. in Hanipstead until 1764, when they rem. to Weare, where they both d. of fever near the same date, leaving five children, of whom 1. Mary«, the eldest, b. in 1756; d. in 1802; ra. March 3, 1775, Joseph Huntington, of Amesbury, Mass. ; res. in Weare until 1782, when they i-em. to " Society Land," where they continued to res. until the close of their lives. They left eight children. 2. John'' (John'', Joseph^, John^, % John^), b. in Hanipstead, April 18, 1760; rem. with the family to Weare in 1764, and after the death of his parents became a member of the family of Dea. James Emerson. He served as a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and in 1782 purchased two hundred acres of wild land in " Society Land," and began to clear up his farm the same year. It continues to be known as the Colby farm, and is now owned by his granddaughter, Mrs. Abby D. Greene. In 1783 he built a frame house, into which he moved with his young wife. They lived in this house the first summer without windows, floors, or chimney. For cooking pur- poses they built a fire on a flat rock. In 1799 he built a large two- story house, which Mrs. Greene has recently thoroughly repaired and I remodeled, making it a summer home for the entire circle of descend- ants with their families. Mr. Colby was a man of strong will, and was blessed with a good constitution ; of the strictest integrity, stern and unyielding in all the hardships of pioneer life, he worked hard to j clear up his farm and to provide for his family. With his family he was accustomed to go to H., five miles away, to church. His wife was a member of that church, but moved her relations to Benning- ton when the church was organized there. His name appears as one of the original members of the church organized in Greenfield in 1805. He m. 1, Jan. 27, 1787, Sarah Hale, of Goffstown, who d. May 12, 1795; m. 2, June 28, 1796, Eunice, dau. of Daniel and Pru- dence (Phelps) Dane, who was b. April 7, 1773; d. March 24, 1851. Mr. Colby d. Aug. 29, 1829. Children : — 3. Obadiah Eaton^ b. Oct. 27, 1787; d. Nov. 4, 1799. 4. Enoch', b. Nov. 7, 1789; d. Feb. 17, 1819. 5. Betsey", b. Oct. 27, 1791 ; d. April 23, 1793. 6. EzekieP, b. April 5, 1797 ; d. in infancy. 7. John", b. May 31, 1798; d. Oct. 29, 1799. 8. Sally' [15], b. Oct. 15, 1799. 9. John" [23], b. April 1, 1801. 10. Prudence P." [2^], b. Nov. 3, 1802. 454 GENEALOGY: COLBY. 11. E-oxanna', b. April 4, 1804; m. Thomas Poor. (q. v.) 12. Hannah^ [33], b. Jan. 5, 1806. 13. Dane^ [37], b. March 21, 1808. 14. Obadiah Eaton", b. March 18, 1812; d. Feb. 24, 1816. 15. Sally" [8] (John^ John^, JosephS John^, ^, John^), b. Oct. 15, 1799 ; d. Oct. 1877 ; m. Oct. 21, 1823, Moses B., son of James and Mary (Starrett) Ferson, of Francestown; res. in Antrim, Fran- cestown, Lowell, Mass., and Nashua, where he d. May 6, 1855; sub- sequently she kept a boarding-house a few years, and d. at the res. of her dau. in Fitchbnrg, Mass. Children : — 16. Levi Colby^ b. Dec. 13, 1824; m. April 29, 1848, Eoxanna E., dau. of Seth P. and Sarah (Closson) Field, of Northfield, Vt.; a farmer; res. Hanover. CHILDREN. 1. Melbourne Scott^, b. July 20, 1850. 2. E. Ervington^ b. Aug. 10, 1852. 3. Adnah Pierces, b. Oct. 12, 1857. 4. Charles A.^, b. Sept. 15, 1860. 5. Levi Elraer9, b. June 12, 1864. 6. Stillman W.^, b. Jan. 18, 1868 ; d. April 23, 1868. 17. Horace Dane^, b. June 30, 1826; m. Lucy, dau. of Moses and Betsey (Bennett) Codman, of Deering; res. Chico, Cal. One child, Laura Jane®. 18. Sarah Maria^ b. June 27, 1829; m. May 31, 1860, George B., son of Joseph B. and Clara (Mansur) Holt, of Merrimack ; res. Chelmsford, Mass. 19. John Jaraes«, b. Dec. 8, 1831; m. May, 1861, Ann, dau. of Thomas and Eunice (Harrington) Doyle, of Plainfield; res. Hanover. CHILDREN. 1. Lizzie E.^, b. Sept. 26, 1868. 2. James W.9, b. Oct. 8, 1876. 30. Verona Eveline^, b. Dec. 16, 1833; m. July 22, 1863, Still- man P., son of Daniel and Sarah (Carr) Willard, of Harvard, Mass.; res. Lawrence, Mass. CHILD. 1. Blanch^, b. Sept. 9, 1871 ; d. Jan. 21, 1883. 31. Mary Ann«, b. June 27, 1836; m. Dec. 2, 1863, John, son of Hiram and Hannah (Elliott) Webster, of Warren ; res. Benning- ton. 7^ GENEALOGY: COLBY. 455 23. George Leonard^, b. Aug. 20, 1842; m. Jan. 5, 1882, Mariah (Hansell) Dawson, dau. of George H. and Hannah (Webb) Hansell, of New York city ; res. Lowell, Mass. 23. John' [9] (John", JolinS Joseph^ John^ '\ John^), b. April 1, 1801 ; res. Bennington, where he d. Nov. 5, 1849; ra. April 29, 1831, Mary H., dau. of Benjamin and Bathsheba (Barker) Holt, of Lyndeboro', who d. at the res. of her dau. in Wilton, in 1880. Children : — 24. Samantha Augusta^ b. March 7, 1833; m. Nov. 11, 1851, John M., son of Joseph and Charlotte (Merrill) Haggett, of Lynde- boro' ; res. Milford, Wilton, and Boston, Mass.; she d. May 16, 1884. CHILD. 1. Carrie A.^, b. April 30, 1858. 25. John Freeman^ b. March 3, 1834; m. Jan. 24, 1861, Ruthey Ellen, dau. of Thomas and Nancy (Stevens) Cloutman, of Mount Vernon. His early advantages for education were limited, but he had a strong desire for an education, which his father encouraged, but the early death of his father threw him upon his own resources. He saved money enough to secure two terras of schooling, and at the age of seventeen, taught his first school. He fitted for college at H., Mount Vernon, Reed's Ferry, and as a private pupil of the late Hon. George Stevens. He was graduated at Dartmouth col- lege in 1859, having taught school every winter during his course, and for three years was librarian of one of the college libraries. He became principal of the Stetson high school, Randolph, Mass. In 1864 he entered the law office of Hon. Ambrose A. Ranney and Nathan Morse; in Dec. 1865, was admitted to the Suffolk bar, and has continued in general practice to the present time, acquiring the reputation of a sound lawyer, a conscientious and faithful attorney, and an able advocate, with a lofty conception of the dignity of the profession, and an enthusiasm for it which never fails. He has not sought political preferment, but was a member of the common council of the city of Boston, in 1878-79, serving on the judiciary and other important committees, and in 1886 he was chosen representative to the legislature for the Eighteenth Suffolk district. He was the house chairman of the joint committee on harbors and public lands, and a member of the joint committee on parishes and religious societies. He is also a member of the present house (1888), a member of the judiciary committee, and the com- 456 GENEALOGY: COLBY. raittee on parishes and religious societies. His religious convictions matured while a student; he joined the Congregational church at Mount Vernon in 1854; since which time he has been actively engaged in Christian work. He is the fortunate possessor of a farm connected with his attractive summer house in Mount Vernon ; his permanent res. is Boston. CHILDREN. 1. John Heurys, b. Jan. 13, 1862, was graduated at Dartmouth college in 1885 ; is a student of law in his father's office, and in the Law school of Boston university. 2. Charles Dane^, b. June 30, 1865; d. Sept. 2, 1865. 3. Arthur Stevens^, b. March 24, 1869. 36. Augustus Grosvenor^ b. May 23, 1838 ; m. Dec. 31, 1859, Sarah M. Ames, of Milford ; res. Milford. He enlisted in 1st regt. N. H. infantry, May 2, 1861 ; mustered out, Aug. 1861, for disability. Enlisted in 1862 in 2d Mass. cavalry; went to Ship island; was wounded, near Port Hudson, in the summer of 1863, and d. at Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 2, 1863. His wife d. Aug. 26, 1867. CHILD. 1. Charles T.^, b. Jau. 31, 1861 ; d. July 17, 1881. 37. Prudence P.^ [10] (John«, John^ Joseph*, John,^ % John^), b. Nov. 3, 1802; d. May 18, 1878; m. March 23, 1830, Levi, son of James and Mary (Starrett) Person, of Francestown ; res. Bennington, Francestown, Nashua, and Lowell, Mass. Chil- dren : — 38. Satira Ann«, b. Aug. 26, 1832; m. Feb. 26, 1851, William L., son of John and Betsey (Adams) Farnum, of York, Me. CHILDREN. 1. Levi E.9, b. April 2, 1856. 3. Mary A.^, b. Feb. 28, 1864. 2. Frederic W.^, b. Nov. 30, 1860. 4. Onsville T.», b. March 14, 1868. 39. Rodney Colby^ b. Oct. 1, 1834; served in the Civil war; was a captain in Co. H, 6th Mass. regt.; m. May 24, 1857, Martha J., dau. of William and Martha (Baker) Smith, of Lowell. CHILDREN. 1. Mabel E.9, b. Aug. 30, 1859. 2. Charles R.9, b. Aug. 1, 1864. 30. Levi Onsville^ b. Feb. 15, 1837; served in the Civil war three years; was twice wounded; made a sergeant May, 1863; m. GENEALOGY: COLBY. 457 Oct. 4, 1877, Loville E, dan. of Cyrus I. and Mary (Perkins) Glea- son, of Otisco, N. Y. ; res. Dysart, Tama county, la. 31. Attalena Antoinette^ b. Oct. 5, 1842; m. Dec. 30, 1861, Thomas E., son of Thomas and Isabella (Moran) Ross, of New- York; res. Boston. He served as a private nine months in Co. H, 6th regt. Mass. vols. 33. Clarentine Ervin^ b. May 19, 1845; served three years in the Civil war, in Co. L, 14th regt. Mass. heavy artillery; was pro- moted to sergeant, on the field of battle, for bravery and meritori- ous conduct. May 19, 1864; m. July 3, 1869, Clara A. French; res. Fitchburg, Mass. Child, Aimee C*. 33. Hannah" [12] (John«, John^ Joseph^ John^ \ John^), b. Jan. 5, 1806; ra. Dec. 29, 1831, Francis, son of Samuel and Abi- gail (Epps) Stevens, of Francestown ; res. Francestown, Nashua, and Bennington ; he d. Oct. 9, 1840. She kept a boarding-house for some thirty years in Nashua; d. May 22, 1884. Children : — 34. Livonia Epps^ b. Sept. 6, 1832; d. May 12, 1856; m. Aug. 2. 1854, George B., son of John and Betsey (Adams) Fai-num, of York, Me.; res. Lowell. 35. Augusta Ann^ b. April 22, 1834. 36. Abby Diantha**, b. Aug. 15, 1837; m. June 14, 1865, George W., son of Francis and Nancy (Steel) Green, of Wilton ; res. Nashua, where he d. Feb. 25, 1881. Mrs. Green also owns the old home- stead in Bennington. (See p. 453.) 37. Dane^ [13] (John^ John^ JosephS John^ \ John*), b. March 21, 1808; d. Feb. 26, 1854; m. Oct. 24, 1832, Nancy, dau. of Timothy and Susan (White) Roach, of Deering ; res. Bennington. Children : — 38. Helen Mar«, b. March 4, 1837. ! 39. George Eaton^ b. Sept. 30, 1838 ; ra. May 24, 1864, Elmira i E., dau. of Hubbard and Jane Harriman, of Madison ; res. South I Antrim. j CHILDREN. I 1. Fanuie E.9, b. Oct. 3, 1865 ; d. Dec. 24, 1865. : 2. Fred H.^, b. March 17, 1867. 3. Anna F.^, b. April 18, 1872. 4. WillieS (adopted), b. Oct. 15, 1871. 5. Alma J.9, b. July 16, 1880. 40. Nancy Jane», b. Aug. 11, 1840; m. Oct. 1, 1863, Henry Hutchinson, of Dresden, Me.; res. Lowell. 30 458 GENEALOGY: COLBY. 41. Alaia Louisa^ b. Nov, 30, 1841; m. Lewis Hunt, (q. v.) 43. John Dane«, b, Oct. 24, 1845; d. Feb. 4, 1886; m. Nov. 23, 187U, H. Eveline, dau. of Lemuel and Eunice Hatch, of Mays- ville, Me. ; res. Lowell. CHILDREN. 1. Alma C.9, b. Oct. 11, 1871; d. March 2, 1876. 2. Arthur D.9, b. Aug. 28, 1874. 3. Lillian E.^, b. April 8, 1877. 4. Grace H.9, b. Oct. 14, 1880. 5. Lizzie E.^, b. July, 1883. 43. Clintina Carkin«, b. June 16, 1847; d. April 27, 1875; in. Nov. 6, 1867, Harrison C, son of Noah and Mary Tei-ry, of Antrim ; res. in Somerville and Lowell, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Harrison EugeQe^, b. April 28, 1869. 2. Frank A.^, b. Dec. 29, 1871. 44. Fanny Ella«, b. Dec. 27, 1852 ; d. Aug. 17, 1858. BENAIAH COLBY. John^ and Susan (Hunt) Colby res. in Chester. Benaiah- (John^), b. in Chester; m. Susan Rowell ; res. Hill. They had eight children, of whom 1. Benaiah^ (Benaiah'^ John^), b. in Hill, Nov. 30, 1804, was the sixth. He m. Oct. 16, 1831, Rebecca White, of Cornish; set- tled first in Cornish ; served in Co. H, 3d regt. N. H. vols., during the Civil war, from that place; rem. to Antrim in 1864, and to H. in 1867; purchased the place marked " W. B. Bullard," where he res. several years; he now res. in the Miller house near the railroad sta- tion. Children : — 3. Laura M.", b. Sept. 22, 1832; d. Feb. 15, 1879; m. Rev. Samuel D. Dudley; res. Fitzwilliam. Child, Mary L.^ 3. Alsou D\ b. in Cornish, May 15, 1834 ; served in Co. K, 3d regt. N. H. vols., during the Civil war; m. Susan Whittemore; rem. to H. in 1868; res. place marked " M. Bowers." CHILDREN. 1. Nellie^, b. iu Frankliu during the war. 2. Frank G.^, b. in Antrim. 3, George^ b. in Antrim. 4. Rodney H.^ b. June 23, 1844; a carpenter; res. with his father. GENEALOGY: COLCORD. 459 COLCORD. John Wiggin^ Colcovd was b. in Exeter, Oct. 13, 1818. He fitted for college at Hampton Falls academy, and was graduated at Waterville (Me.) college (now Colby university) in 1841. In the spring of 1842 he succeeded Rev. O. O. Stearns as principal of the Literary and Scientific institution, which position he held five years. ; res. here at place marked " George N. Dodge." He was a member of the superintending school committee in 184G, and was also appointed to that office in 1847. In 1847 he rem. to Portland, Me., and became assistant in the boys' high school of that city. In 1850 he took charge of the Portland academy. He was again con- nected with the boys' high school in 1853, and in 1855 he became principal of the high school in Peabody, Mass., remaining there two years, after which he spent a year in Chicago, 111., as principal of a young ladies' school. Returning to Portland, he assumed the editorial charge of Zion' s Advocate^ the Baptist denominational paper of Maine, which position he held fifteen years with the excep- tion of an interval of nine months. Since the close of his con- nection with the Adoocate he has been engaged in giving private lessons in English and classical studies, and in occasional editorial work in the city of Portland. Mr. Colcord m. 1, in 1844, Martha Owen, dau. of Josiah and Mary (Giffith) Colcord, of Portland, who d. in Portland in Aug. 1847; m. '2, in 1851, Emily, dau. of Benjamin and Mary (Livermore) Radford, of Portland, who d. in 1873; m. 3, in 1875, Mei-cy A., dau. of Albert G. and Ruth (Sisson) Hussey, members of the Society of Friends in North Berwick, Me. CHILDREN. 1. Martha Owen-, b. in H., in 1845. 2. Mary Ellen-, b. in Portland, in 1847; d. in infancy. 3. Edward R •^, b. in Portland, in 1852. 4. John W.^ b. in Portland; d. in 1854. 5. George Waldron-, b. in South Danvers (now Peabody), Mass., in 1855; d. in Portland, in 1873. 6. Millie^, autlior of a volume of poems, "For Thy Name's Sake"; d. in 1878, at the age of 18i years. 7. Albert Gardner'^, b. Feb. 1880. 8. Thomas Hardy-^, b. Sept. 1881. 460 GENEALOGY: COLLINS. COLLINS. 1. John M.2 Collins was the son of James^ and Sarah (Thayer) Collins. He was b. in Boston in 1768; ni. in 1798, Elizabeth Brackett, of Peterboro'; settled first in Antrim; rem. to H. in 1806, where his youngest four children were born ; res. in H., at place marked "67"; subsequently he rem. to Francestown, but returned to H., where he d. Sept. 30, 1856, He res. in H. about seventeen years. Children: — 2. Sarah^, b. in Antrim, Jan. 4, 1800; m. John Tenney. (q. v.) 3. John M.^ b. in Antrim, Oct. 4, 1801 ; ra. 1, Dec. 31, 1831, Elizabeth Bradford, of Francestown, who d. in Aug. 1848; in. 2, Oct. 1850, Abby S. Dean, of Dover, Vt. When a boy he rem. with his father's family to H., and from thence, after a few years, to Fran- cestown ; he attended the district school and Francestown academy ; taught school for a few years in the state of New Jersey, and re- turned to Francestown in 1829 and purchased a farm (occupied by his father) of John Gibson ; he served four terms in the state legis- lature, ending in 1852, and was one of the selectmen of the town several years. In 1857 he sold his farm and rem. to H., where he remained three years, at the end of which time he rem. to Peter- boro', where he res. until his death, Sept. 16, 1881. He purchased, in Peterboro', the farm of ex-Governor Steele, and his family con- tinue to occupy it. He was one of the selectmen of Peterboro' in the years 1866 and 1867. CHILDREN. 1. John McGee*, b. May, 1852 ; res. with his mother on the homestead. 2. Lizzie A.*, b. Aug. 17, 1854; m. Oct. 1883, George H. Collins; res. Waltham, Mass. 4. Samuel Brackett^ b. in Antrim, May 19, 1803; m. Feb. 16, 1829, Fanny Marie Wilson, of Francestown. They res. in Lemp- ster about seven years, in Alstead one year, after which they rem. to Francestown, where he d. Feb. 15, 1870; occupation, a farmer. CHILDREN. 1. Mary E.*, b. Jan. 14, 1830; m. March, 1860, James Andrew, of Lithopo- lis, O. Children: (1), James C.^, b. 1864. (2), Minnie^, b. 1867. 2. John MorseS b. Aug. 3, 1832. 3. Samuel Bradford*, a grocer and provision dealer, b. April 7, 1836; m. Aug. 13, 1872, Celiuda I. Chapiu, of New Haven, Vt. ; res. Nashua. One child, Myron Samuel^, b. July 8, 1875. 4. EmmonsS b. May 11, 1838 ; d. July 30, 1840. GENEALOGY: COLLINS; COMSTOCK. 461 5. Theodore Augustus*, b. July 23, 1841; entered Dartmouth college in the year 186! or 1862, but failing health compelled him to abandon his studies at the end of two years, and he gradually failed until his death, June 23, 1874. 6. Georgie Anne Marie^ b. July 20, 1843; res. San Francisco. 5. Elizabeth^, b, in Antrim; m. Alonzo Hall. (q. v.) 6. Lydia^ b. Oct. 81, 1807 ; m. Oct. 4, 1836, Lewis Partridge,* of Dalton; rem. from Dalton to Peterboro' in 1842, where they res. until their death. He d. Feb. 28, 1873; she d. Oct. 11, 1888. CHILDREN. 1. James Collins*, b. Jan. 17, 1838; d. Jan. 15, 1860. 2. John Melvin*, b. Dec. 6, 1839; d. July 26, 1841. 3. Lois Elizabeth*, b. Jan. 13, 1842 ; d. April 28, 1863. 4. Austin*, b. July 14, 1844. 7. Rebecca B.% h. Aug. 18, 1809; m. Feb. 2, 1847, Cyrus E. Partridge, of Peterboro'; res. Peterboro'. 8. Dea. James H.«, b. Aug. 12, 1812; m. Dec. 11, 1838, Harriet 5. Way, of Lempster; settled in Francestown; rem. to Lempster in March, 1840, and to Peterboro' in March, 1867, where he res. on the "Todd farm." Has lately rem. to Boston, Mass. He represented the town in the state legislature in 1877 and 1878; was deacon of the Congregational church in Lempster, and held the same office in the Congregational church in Peterboro'. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah A.*, b. Feb. 15, 1841; m. Alvin M. Sawyer; res. Boulder, CoL Child, FannyS. 2. Mary A.*, b. June 11, 1844; m. Amos Andrews, a graduate of Westfield; res. Holyoke, Mass. Mr. Andrews has been a teacher, but is now a prominent business man. Children: (1), Gi'ace Edna^ (2), Charles^. (3), Arthur^. 3. George H.*, b. July 19, 1846; m. Oct. 25, 1883, Lizzie A. Collins; res. Walthara, Mass. 9. Lois H.3 d. in 1840. COMSTOCK. Jonathan^ and Abigail (Church) Comstock were early settlers of Newport, coming from New London, Conn. * Mr. Partridge was the father of Rev. S. H. Partridge, of Greenfield, by an earlier marriage. 462 GENEALOGY: COMSTOCK; COOLIDGE. Jonathan^ (Jonathan^), b. in New London, Conn.; m. Mary O' Conner; res. Newport. 1. Walter* (Jonathan^, Jonathan^), b. Aug. 26, 1816; settled in Newport; was for a time a sailor; was a member of Co. I, 8th regt. N. H. vols., for two years, then was transferred to the Veteran corps and served one year and nine months more ; m. 1, Mary Greeley, of Francestown, a cousin of Horace Greeley; m. 2, Laura I. Eaton, of Francestown; m. 3, Sept. 10, 1871, Alma A. Dunbar, of H. (q. v.) He came to H. in 1869, and built his present res. (see map) in 1883. THREE CHILDREN, ONE BY EACH WIFE : 1. Walter*, d. in the service in the Civil war. 2. Mary Greeley*, m. Carletou Clement; res. Deering. One child, Ethel R.^ 3. Frank W. S.*, b. April 7, 1875. COOLIDGE. The name Coolidge was known in England as early as 1327. John^ Coolidge settled in Watertown, Mass., in 1630. Nathaniel- (John^) m. Mary Bright in 1657, and d. in 1711. John^ (NathanieP, John^), known as "Deacon John," was b. in 1674; m. in 1699, Margaret Bond. Elisha'* (John^, Nathaniel-, John^) was b. in Sherborn, Mass., July 9, 1720; m. Sarah Boutelle, of Leominster, Mass. (a relative of the Boutelle family that settled in H.), and rem. to Ashburnham, Mass. He built a grist-mill at the outlet of what has since been known as "Meeting-house pond," which was the first and for many years the only grist-mill in a radius of perhaps twenty miles. Subsequently he, with his family, joined the Shakers. Elisha^ (Elisha^, John^, Nathaniel^ John^) was b. in Ashburnham, Nov. 14, 1768; d. in Leominster, April 29, 1841; went with his father's family to live with the Shakers at Shirley, where he remained until he was 22 years of age, 1. Rev. John Wesley^ (Elisha^ Elisha^ John^ NathanieP, John^) was b. in Leominster, Mass., in Nov. 1822 ; m. in Nov. 1850, Nancy,* dau. of Clark Merriam, of Princeton, Mass., b. in Princeton in 1831. Mr. Coolidge joined the Methodist church in 1839, was licensed to * Mrs. Coolidge's maternal gi'eat -grandfather was severely wounded at Bunker hill, and taken up after the battle for dead. Her paternal great-grandmother was the first white child born in Princeton: was trained to use a gun, and at one time held the ammunition in her apron, tliat it might be used in repelling an attack of the Indians. GENEALOGY: COOLIDGE; COPELAND. 463 preach in 1852, received into the New England conference in 1855, and stationed one year in West Brookfield, Mass., two years in Sturbridge, Mass., two years in North Brookfield, Mass., two years in Oakdale, Mass., one year in Athol, Mass., and supplied in Clin- ton, Mass., nearly a year, at Needham and Newton Lower Falls, Mass., two years, at Mendon, Mass., two years, and at Sterling, Mass., nearly a year. In Nov. 1870, he purchased a res. in H. of David Hills, and moved into it in Nov. 1871. He supplied the Antrim Methodist Episcopal church a part of the year 1874, Peterboro' Methodist Episcopal church ten months in 1875, a union congrega- tion in Hillsboro' during the summer of 1876, and the Congregational church in H. during 1877. He purchased the mills known as the "Willey mills" in May, 1877. Children: — 2. Charles Wesley", b. in Leominster, Mass.; m. Feb. 7, 1877, Kate L. Brown, of H. He attended the high school at H. ; was in the Harvard dental college, and began the practice of dentistry in 1872; res. in Bristol, N. H. ; has three children. 3. Mary EUen^ b. in Wilbraham, Mass., in 1854. Attended the high school at H. and W^ilbraham academy, and taught school sev- eral terms in H. ; m. Feb. 19, 1876, George Chandler Duncan, of Leominster, Mass. (q v.) 4. Emma A.'^, b. in Sturbridge, Mass., in 1857. She became blind when a little over a year old ; was a student two years at Per- kins institute, South Boston, and subsequently was graduated from the State Normal school at Framingham, Mass., with its highest honors, after spending two years there. She is a teacher in the literary department at the Perkins institute. 5. William F.^ b. in North Brookfield in 1859; fitted for busi- ness as a druggist at the College of Pharmacy in Boston, Mass.; res. in West Boylston, Mass. ; proprietor of a drug store. 6. John W.^, b. in Leominster in 1864; m. Ida C. Goodhue, of H., April 22, 1886; res. H. 7. Henry Albert^ b. in Leominster in 1867; is connected with the Maine Wesleyan seminary at Kent's Hill. COPELAND. Lawrence^ Copeland was one of the early settlers of Braintree, Mass. He m. in 1651, and d. in 1699, aged nearly 100 years. Jobn^, SaraueP, Samuel*, Jacob^, were all b. in Braintree. 464 GENEALOGY: COPELAND; COUGHLAN. Jacob^ (Samuel*, SaraueP, John'^, Lawrence^), b. July 22, 1746; d. in Stoddard, Feb. 7, 1837. Isaac® (Jacob^ Samuel*, SamueP, John^, Lawrence^), b. in Stod- dard, Oct. 1775; d. in Stoddard, Jan. 19, 1865; m. Mary Pitcher. 1. Lyman'' (Isaac®, Jacob^ Samuel*, SamueF, John^, Lawrence^), b. May 24, 1804; m. Feb. 7, 1828, Julia Richardson, of Stoddard, who was b. Oct. 13, 1810. Settled first in Stoddard ; rem. to H. in Dec. 1864. Succeeded his son, Anthony W., on the place marked "D. Wood"; was a farmer; d. Aug. 15, 1873. His widow res. at Mrs. Blood's house in the village. Children : — 2. AlvahS b. Aug. 18, 1830; m. Jan. 1, 1854, Mary P. Simonds, of Antrim; rem. to H. in Nov. 1856; res. first on place marked " G. W. Matthews," but soon afterwards purchased the place that bears his name on the map, where he erected a new and good set of buildings. He is a carpenter; built the school-house in what was District No. 7, and in connection with Albert Jaquith had charge of the erection of the Whitcomb library building ; was a member of the board of selectmen in 1876, 1877, 1878, and 1879.* 3. Anthony W.^ b. Feb. 4, 1833 ; m. Jan. 1, 1855, Mirinda E. Tarbell, of Stoddard. A carpenter; rem. to H. in 1858; res. on place marked "D. Wood." Sold to his father in 1864, and rem. to Peterboro', where he engaged in the manufacture of carriages with Solon Tarbell, under the firm name of Copeland & Tarbell ; d. in Peterboro', Aug. 12, 1874; his wife d. in Peterboro', Jan. 10, 1878. COUGHLAN. James, son of James and Ellen (Conway) Coughlan, was b. in Kilkenny county, Ireland ; m. Joanna McGrath. He d. in Ireland, and his widow immigrated to this country. One son : — James\ b. in Ireland in 1860 ; m. Jan. 20, 1885, Mary Harrington; res. place marked "J. Davis," which they own. He is foreman of a railroad section from depot to the west. CHILDREN. 1. EUea^, b. Jan. 25, 1886. 2. James^, b. Sept. 18, 1887. * Mary J., clau. of Albert and Caroline (Boyrlen) Richardson, became an inmate of the family and foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Copeland in 1856, at the age of six years. She m. Oscar M. Gilson ; res. Troy, Minn. GENEALOGY: COVEY; CRAGIN. 465 COVEY. 1. George W.^ Covey was a brother of Mrs. Ezra Tyrrell, He came with her to H. in 1845, and remained several years; m. Mary Sumner, of Brattleboro', Vt. ; res. Wilmington, Vt. Children: — 2. Josephine'-, d. at the age of 16 years. 3. George'. 4. Bessie^ CRAGIN. John^ Cragon (name afterwards changed to Cragin) came to New England in 1652, in the ship John and Sarah, Capt. John Green master, from London, with two hundred and seventy others, as prisoners of war. They were probably taken prisoners at the battle of Dunbar, Sept. 3, 1650. In accordance with the spirit of the time they were transported to New England, and there sold as slaves. There were some ten thousand of these prisoners ; some were transported to the West Indies, and some to New England. Their fate in this country was not quite as severe as might have been expected, as the following extract from a letter written by the Eev. John Cotton to Cromwell, dated at "Boston in N. E., 28th 5th mo., 1651,"* shows; he says, " the Scotts whom God hath delivered into your hands at Dunbarre, and whereof sundrye were sent hither, we have been desirous to make their yoke easy, they have not been sold as slaves to perpetual servitude, but for 6, or 7, or 8, years, and he that bought most of them, I hear, buildeth houses for them, for every four an house, layeth some acres of Ground thereto, which he giveth them as their owne, requiring three days in a week to work for him (by turns), and four days for themselves, and prom- iseth as soon as they can repay him the money layed out for them he will set them at liberty." There is a tradition that the scurvy broke out on board the ship that brought young Cragin to this coun- try (he was only about 16 years old when taken prisoner), and that as fast as they were dead, or nearly so, they were thrown overboard. Cragin was one of the sufferers, and when they were about to throw him overboard a young English girl interfered and offered to take care of him and nurse him, which she was permitted to do, and so * From the date of this lettei- it appears that some of the prisoners taken at Dun' bar were sent over soon after the battle, while others were sent later. 466 genealogy: cragin. saved his life. Her name was Sarah Dawes. They both settled in Woburn, Mass., and were ra. in Oct. 1661. They continued to res. in Woburn, where he d. in Oct. 1708, and his wife d. in 1725. In a little less than two centuries from the date of their marriage, their descendants numbered about four hundred and fifty. John'^ (John^) was their sixth child. He was b. Sept. 19, 1677 ; m. Deborah Skelton. John^ (John-, John^) was b. March 24, 1701 ; m. Judith Barker, of Concord, Mass. ; settled in Concord (in that part of the town now called Acton), but subsequently rem. to Temple. Francis^ (John^, John-, John^) was b. in Acton about 1740 ; rem. to Temple with his father's family at an early age; m. 1, Elizabeth Law; m. 2, Sybil Piper, who was the mother of 1. Stephen^ (Francis*, John^ John^, John^), b. in Temple March 16, 1777; m. May 3, 1799, Martha Kimball; settled in Temple; rem. to H. in 1810, where he purchased, of Mrs. Spauld- ing, a small farm of some forty acres with buildings, including a mill having an overshot wheel, standing thereon ; subsequently he purchased of Mr. Spear, of Boston, some sixty acres of land adjoin- ing on the north, and of Josiah Stone, fifty acres still farther on the north side of the road to the west. This farm is now owned and occupied by Charles M. Sheldon. The mill was washed away in 1811, and rebuilt by Mr. Cragin the same yeai-, but in the great freshet of 1826 it was again washed away; one of the mill-stones was found some twenty yards below the mill in the bed of the stream, and the other one was washed still farther down the stream. No attempt has been made to rebuild a mill on this spot, but both above and below it, on land owned by Mr. Cragin, mills have been built. Mr. Cragin d. in 1821 ; his wife d. in 1831. After the death of Mrs. Cragin, in 1832 or 1833, the place was sold to Mr. Hutchin- son, of Lyndeboro'. Children: — 2. Eveline^ b. in Temple, May 28, 1800; d. in H. in 1822. 3. Caroline^ b. in Temple, April 3, 1803; m. in 1823, Samuel Fisher; she d. in Mason in 1881, leaving two children, Stephen^ and Edward^ 4. Francis KimbalF, b. in Temple, April 5, 1805; m. 1, in 1829, Lucy, dau. of Dr. John Preston, of New Ipswich, who d. Nov. 20, 1836; m. 2, in 1837, Maria L., dau. of Judge Benjamin Champney, of New Ipswich, She was a cousin of his first wife; d. at Woburn, Mass., July, 1881. GENEALOCxY: CRACtIN. 467 Mr. Cragin came with his fatlier's family to H. in 1810; was in business for a time in Hancock P'actory village, and rem. to Woburn, Mass., in the spring of 1839; went into active business and soon became closely identified with the interests and movements of the town, to whose people and institutions he became warmly attached. About the year 1861 he retired from business, that of the manufacture of shoes, on a competency, and did not again engage in active business. He was one of the found- ers of the Universalist society in Woburn, and one of its strong supporters until it was absorbed in the Unitarian church in 1852. In the growth and prosperity of this church he always took a deep interest, and was one of its deacons from its organization to the day of his departure to the spirit land. His interest in the prosperity of the town, its schools, its moral standing, and influence was intel- ligent, earnest, and lively, and grew as he advanced in years. Especially was he interested in the cause of temperance. Of him it was said by his townsmen — "Deacon Cragin was an honest man." His daughter writes of him — "None knew him but to love him; none named him but to bless." His was the life of a Christian — honorable and useful by deed and example. He took a lively in- terest in the preparation of the "History of Hancock," and desired greatly to see it completed. He suffered greatly during the last months of his life. Every morning he would say to his daughter, "Pull up the curtain; let in the light; thank God, another day has come." He passed on to the higher life on the morning of the new year of 1887. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. George Young, of Boston, a former pastor, assisted by E.ev. Doctor March, pastor of the Congregational church of Woburn. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Jane", b. in 1830; d. in 1870. 2. Lucy M.", b. iu 1836; m. in 1880, Chase Cole, of Boston; res. Woburn. 5. Franklin Holmes", b. in Temple, May 26, 1807; d. May 26, 1810. 6. Stephen Dexter^ b. in H., April 21, 1812; m. June 18, 1838, Sarah B. Wall, of New Bedford; he d. in 1861. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah Scott", m. Mr. Birney, a merchant in Boston. 2. William W.^, m. and res. in California. 468 genealogy: craig. CRAIG. 1. Thomas^ Craig was b. in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scot., Aug. I, 1744. He was a soldier in the British army under General Bur- goyne, and was one of those who were taken prisoners at Saratoga. He made his way to Groton, Mass., where he ra. Mrs. Catherine (Newton) Bennett, who was the widow of an American soldier, Aaron Bennett (q. v.), and settled in Paxton, Mass. ; rem. to H. in June, 1790; res. at No. "5" on map; about the year 1797 he rem. to Farnum, P. Q. He d. Nov. 17, 1837; his wife d. 1828.* Children : — 2. Thomas^ b. in Paxton, April 8, 1780; d. at Flushing, Gene- see county, Mich., in 1860; m. Harriet Church, of Sheflford, P. Q., who d. in 1869. CHILDREN. 1. Rebecca^, b. 1813; m. Marston; res. Flushing, Mich. 2. Eclmiind B.3, b. 1815; d. 1873; res. Hazelton, Mich. 3. Calistas, b. 1817; m. Haskins; res. Maple Grove, Mich. 4. Charles^, b. 1820; res. Washington Territory. 5. A sou3, b. 1821. 6. RosvvelP, b. 1823; res. Waddam's Grove, 111. 7. A son^, b. 1825. 8. Levi", b. 1827; res. New Lathrop, Mich. 9. James H.", b. 1829 ; res. Nashua. 10. Horace-^ b. 1831: m. Farmer; res. Nashua. "We are indebted to him for facts. II. A son3, b. 1833. 12. Harriets, b. and d. 1837. 3. Elizabeth^ (Betty on H. records), b, in Paxton, Dec. 25, 1782; d. 1850; m. Hezekiah Lawrence, of Shefford, P. Q. 4. Rebecca^, b. in Paxton, Feb. 22, 1784; d. 1849; m. Durville Lawrence, of Shefford, P. Q. 5. George H.^, b. in Paxton, July 31, 1785; d. 1848; m. Dorcas Austin, of Shefford, P. Q. 6. Balcarous^ (Caris on H. records), b. in Paxton, May 27, 1788; d. 1851 ; m. Betsey Farwell, of Keene ; res. in Keene. 7. Mary- (Polly on H. records), b. probably in Paxton, 1790; d. 1856; m. Christie Cooly, of Shefford, P. Q. 8. Silas^, b. in H., 1792; d. 1868; m. Polly Woods, of Shefford, P-Q- * It is possible that this date should be 1848. Her grandson, Stephen D. N. Bennett, states that she lived to be 106 years old. GENEALOGY: CRAIG; CRAIGUE. 469 9. Aaron^, b. in H., Sept. 30, 1794; d. 1877; m. Olive Allen, of Shefford, P. Q. The descendants of Thomas Craig are numerous ; we have given all the names furnished. CRAIGUE. 1. Dr. Isaac^, son of Saxon Alfred^ and Laura (Sherman) Craigue, was b. in Troy, Vt., in 1832; m. Nov. 29, 1860, Luella S., dau. of Josiah and Sarah (Bradford) Stone. (q. v.) He was graduated at Harvard Medical college in 1857; was for a short time assistant physician in the Insane Retreat at Hartford, Conn. From Hartford he came to H., where he remained until 1863, when he rem. to Chester, Vt. In 1875 he rem. to Lawrence, Mass., where he res. until his death, March 12, 1877. His removal from H. was the cause of general regret. He was a true Christian, always found on the side of truth and the right. Children : — 2. Helen M.^ b. in H., April, 1863 ; m. Dec. 2, 1886, Henry H. Bemis ; res. Springfield, Vt. 3. Mabel B.^ b. in Chester, Vt., Oct. 8, 1867; res. Gardner, Mass. 4. Charles A.^ b. in Chester, Vt., Aug. 1873; d. in Gardner, Mass., March 12, 1882; Mrs. Craigue m. 2, Feb. 8, 1882, Rev. John E., son of Henry C. and Julia M. (Troost) Werth, who was b. in Malacca, peninsula of farther India, Dec. 7, 1835. His parents were Germans, sent out as missionaries from London, Eng. Dur- ing his boyhood he spent seven years with his parents in Ger- many, coming to America with them when he was 14 years old. He was graduated at Union college in Schenectady, N. Y., and at Auburn (N. Y.) Theological seminary, entering the ministry of the Presbyterian church. He served during the Civil war as chaplain in the 75th regt. N. Y. vols. He preached a few years in St. Louis, Mo., afterwards in Illinois. Failing health compelled him to give up regular charge of churches, and recently he has been most of the time engaged in business ; res. in H. about seven months in 1885; present res., St. Louis, Mo. 470 GENEALOGY: CRAM. CRAM. 1. Josiah'^ Cram, son of Josiah^ and Deidamia (Button) Cram, was b. in Stoddard, Nov. 7, 1804; d. in H., June 24, 1872. He m. March 8, 1832, Elizabeth (usually called Betsey), dau. of John and Janet (Matthews) Miller (q. v.), b. in H., Oct. 25, 1805; d. in H., July 17, 1864. Mr. Cram was an honest farmer and laborer, spend- ing all the mature years of his life in H. He lived just above the new house of C. L. Otis, on the depot road. He had no children, but adopted two without form of law: — 1. Albert^, sou of Cornelius and Mary (Kuovvlton) Towne, b. Dublin, Vt., Jan- 27, 1836 ; m. 1, Lucilva Ann, dau. of Willard, Jr., and Relief (Bartlett) Corey, b. Stoddard, Nov. 10, 1830, d. there, May U, 1864 ; m. 2, Sylvia Abigail, dau. of Emery and Abigail (Tucker) Rice (q. v.), b. Weston, Vt., Sept. 19, 1836, and d. Nelson, Feb. 22, 1886. He is a fanner, and has lived in Stoddard and Nelson ; now res. Antrim. Seven childi'en, five by first marriage and two by second : (1), George*, b. H. ; d. in infancy. (2), Jcsephine Maria*, b. H., Nov. 25, 1854; m. Albert [S. Moore, (q. v.) (3), Oliver Stevens*, b. Stoddard, Jan. 7, 1857; unm. 1888; res. Antrim. (4), Harriet Betsey*, b. Stoddard, Feb. 13, 1859; m. Oct. 6, 1875, Wallace Melvin, son of William and Susan (Splaine) Boutwell, b. Haverhill, Mass., Sept. 10, 1851; a farmer; res. Antrim; five children, all b. Antrim : (a), Hattie Sophia^, b. Sept. 13, 1876; d. Sept. 24, 1878, in Antrim. (&), Su.san Ermina^, b. Sept. 12, 1881. (c), Lizzie MayS, b. Oct. 23, 1882. (d), Wallace Albert^, b. Oct. 11, 1885. (e), Gertrude Frances^, b. July 24, 1887. (5), Albert Willard*, b. Stoddard, Aug. 26, 1862; res. Antrim. (6), Frances Lucilva*, b. Nelson, Sept. 11, 1868. (7), Bertha Elizabeth*, b. Nelson, Oct. 23, 1879. 2. Elizabeth Adaline^, dau. of William and Mary E. (May) Gassett, b. in H., Feb. 5, 1842; m. Feb. 4, 1861, Edward Holden Shattuck, b. in New Ipswich, Dec. 6, 1831, son of Shebuel and Eliza (Knowlton) Shat- tuck; they res. in Peterboro'. Children: (1;, Eleanora Idella*, b. in New Ipswich, Dec. 9, 1861. (2). Gertie Thankful Whitcorab*, b. in New Ipswich. Sept. 5, 1864. (3), Bessie Alberta*, b. in Peter- boro', April 25, 1874. 2. Nathan'^ brother of the above, b. Greenfield, Feb. 4, 1811 ; ra. Feb. 12, 1835, Elvira Whittemore, who d. March 12, 1860; ra. 2, Jan. 9, 1862, Lorenda Howe, of Stoddard ; res. a few years at place marked "J. Barney" ; rem. to Washington, where he d. May 19, 1865. CHILDREN. 1. Fletcher N.s, b. in Bradford, Dec. 4, 1836; d. Feb. 10, 1858. 2. Adeline E.^, b in H., May 31, 1841; m. Feb. 1860, George D. Ball; she d. in Marlow within a few minutes of the death of her father. 3. Abby H.s, b. in H., Sept. 17, 1846; m. May 16, 1871, John S. Mcllvaine, of Washington; she d. June 12, 1883. GENEALOCY: CROCKETT; CROSS. 471 CROCKETT. According to family tradition, all the Crocketts in this country- are descended from three brothers who emigrated from England about 1750. Joseph^ Crockett, b. near Rockland, Me., in 1775 ; m. in 1797, Lucy Lufkin, of Deer Isle, Me. Josiah- (Joseph^), b. in Deer Isle, Oct. 7, 1799; m. July 18, 1840, Eunice Stewart, of Calais, Me. 1. George N.^ (Josiah^, Joseph^), was b. in Perry, Me., March 29, 1842. A millwright and carpenter. In 1863-4 he was in tlie construction corps, Army of the Tennessee, under General Thomas ; was discharged May 12, 1864, and enlisted at Troy, N. Y., Aug. 22, 1864, in Co. D, 91st N. Y. Vet. vols.; was detailed Nov. 12, 1864, as acting hospital steward of the regiment ; was mustered out June 24, 1865; was in seven battles and under fire twenty-three times; m. Dec. 7, 1865, Alice M., dau. of John H. Wood (q. v.) ; res. on High street. (See village plan.) Children: — 2. Lizzie J.% h. July 20, 1868. 3. Alice E.^ b. March 1, 1873. 4. George S.^ b. Aug. 9, 1880. JAMES CROSS. James^ Cross res. in H., in the house marked "Mrs. Priest," in the village, some three or four years from 1856 onward. He m. Esther Nay, of Peterboro', Jan. 13, 1818. Their res. previous to coming to H. is not given. He d. in Concord ; his wife d. at Chicopee Falls, Mass. The names of seven children are given: — 1. James'-, went south when young. 2. Joseph^ m. and had three children: Joseph'*, James^, and Eliza Jane^, who m. Edwin Whitney, of Ashby, Mass. (q. v.) 3. Esther^ d. 4. Susan^, m. and d. 5. Andrew^ served in the Civil war; ra. ; d., and left one son. 6. Benjamin^, at the age of 21, went to Walla Walla, "Wy. Ter., and there taught school several years ; m., and has a family of chil- dren ; res. California. 7. Mary Ann'^, m. in 1861, George W. Hadley, of Peterboro'; res. Chicopee Falls, Mass. Mr. Hadley is superintendent of the Massachusetts Arms Co. Children, Fanny Bell^ and Lewis'*. 472 GENEALOGY: CROSS. SAMUEL CROSS. 1. SamueP Cross was b. in Litchfield in 1757 ; m. 1, in 1777, Lizzie Cummings, of Swanzey, who was b. in 1761. They came to H. in 1794, and settled on the place marked "Wallace Sawyer." It was then wild laud. The first house ("78") they built and lived in had a loose floor, and the fire was built on the ground ; later they built the house now standing. His wife d. Aug. 31, 1828; m. 2, Mrs. Taylor, of Greenfield; rem. to Greenfield about the year 1837. Children : — 2. John^ [4], b. in Litchfield in 1778. 3. Charlotte^ [12] (adopted), b. June 7, 1794. 4. John"^ [2] (SamueP), b. in 1778. Settled on the homestead, where he d. in 1825; m. 1, in 1799, Rachel Parker, of Mason, who was b. in 1784 and d. in 1819; m. 2, Mrs. Spear, of New Ipswich. Children : — 5. Elizabeth^ b. March 21, 1803; m. David Wood. (q. v.) 6. Rebecca^, b. Dec. 15, 1804; d. in 1821. 7. William Cummings^ b. Jan. 6, 1806; was a tanner and shoe- maker; settled first in Bennington; rem. to New Boston, where he d. in 1859 ; m. 1, Alice Stickney, of Antrim ; m. 2, ; m. 3, , dau. of Daniel Dodge, of New Boston. Two children by first wife, one child by second, and one by third. 8. Samuel P.^ b. March 17, 1809; a carpenter; has been m. three times; has travelled extensively in the Western states; res. for a time in Vineland, N. J. ; since 1871 has res. in Clinton, Mass. One dau. 9. Melinda^, b. March 23, 1811 ; m. 1, Jesse Wilson (q. v.); m, 2, Alexander Robbe. (q. v.) 10. Roxanna^ b. May 29, 1813 ; d. in 1821. 11. Jonas P.^ b. Feb. 2, 1816; a carpenter; settled in Mont- pelier, Vt. ; rem. in 1865 to Clinton, Mass., where he d. in 1873; m., and has five children : four sons and one dau. One son has d., two res. in Clinton, and one in Boston ; the dau. res. with her mother in Clinton. 13. Charlotte^ [3] (SamueP), b. June 7, 1794 ; d. Sept. 9, 1846; m. Dec. 23, 1817, Keuben Farrington, of Greenfield; res. Green- field. Mr. Farrington was b. Feb. 2, 1791 ; d. April 27, 1862. Children : — 13. Mary Charlotte^, b. Nov. 14, 1818 ; d. Feb. 18, 1859. GENEALOGY: CROSS; CUDDIHEE; CUMMINGS. 473 14. Reuben' Alvan^, b. April 14, 1821 ; d. J:in. 2, 1879 ; m. April, 1848, Agnes Maxwell. CHILDREN. 1. Ebeuezer Roberts b. Jan. 7, 1849. 2. HenryS b. June, 1850. 3. Barbara, b. Sept. 1852. 15. Isaac Brewster^, b. March 29, 1822; ni. Sept. 15, 1850, Martha (Young) Gribben. CHILDREN. 1. James HubbardS b. Jan. 2, 1853; d. Dec. 29, 1S5G. 2. Fred ClintonS b. Dec. 17, 1854. 3. James EdwardS b. March 22, 1863. 16. Lucy Brewster^, b. Aug. 12, 1827; m. Jan. 5, 1864, George Barney, (q. v.) 17. Abagail Cudworth^ b. Jan. 7, 1836; m. Oct. 9, 1862, Hiram A. Collins. CHILD. 1. Walter H.*, b. Dec. 14, 1863 ; d. Sept. 10, 18G5. CUDDIHEE. James^ Cuddihee, a native of Ireland, was the first alien who was recorded as a naturalized citizen of H. (see p. 161) ; m. 1, Anna Welch, sister of Lawrence Welch, who d. some twenty years ago ; m. 2, Julia Carny ; res. place marked "R. B. Simonds." CHILDREN, ALL BY FIRST WIFE. 1. Ellen-^. 2. James-, ra. Coflin ; res. Greenfield. 3. Thomas-, d. 4. Mary^, m. John H. Burns ; res. Dover. 5. William'^. 6. Kate-, m. Nov. 24, 1886, Patrick Cody ; res. Bennington. 7. Margaret^, d. June, 1863. 8. Lizzie-^, d. Aug. 6, 1863. CUMMINGS. Isaac^ Cumniings came from England to Topsfield, Mass., in the ship Sarah Ann, about the year 1630. John- (Isaac^) settled in Dunstable, Mass., in 1684; m. Sarah Hewlett, who d. Dec. 7, 1700; he d. Dec. 1, 1700. 31 474 GENEALOGY: CUMMINGS. John^ (John^, Isaac^), m.- Sept. 13, 1680, Elizabeth , who was killed by the Indians in 1706. John" (John^ John^, Isaac^) was b. July 7, 1682. 1. Lieut. John^ (John*, John^ John'-, Isaac^), b. in 1710 (probably in Dunstable, Mass.) ; m. June 2, 1736, Sarah Lawrence, of Little- ton, Mass.; res. for a long time in Groton. He served in the French and Indian war, and when quite advanced in life rem. to H. He res. at place marked "J. Barney." He d. Sept. 20, 1789, and was buried in Pine Ridge cemetery, his grave-stone being the first one erected there. His wife d. Oct. 3, 1799, aged 83. They were among the first seventeen members of the Congi'egational church. (See p. 189.) It will be noticed that their names lead the list. Children, all b. in Groton : — 2. John« [9], b. March 6, 1736-7. 3. Eleazer« [60], b. May 15, 1739. 4. Sarah^, b. Dec. 11, 1741 ; no record. 5. Peter*^, b. June 6, 1744; no record. 6. Mitte**, b. Dec. 25, 1751 ; m. Joseph Simonds. (q. v.) 7. Reuben'' [49], b. Jan. 10, 1757. 8. SybeF, b. March 15, 1760; m. Timothy Moors, (q. v.) 9. Capt. John*' [2] (Lieut. John^ John*, John^ John^, Isaac^), b. March 6, 1736-37; m. Rebecca Reed; settled in HoUis as early as 1758. He answered the call for soldiers in the war of the Revolu- tion, April 19, 1775 ; was ensign in a company of seventy men from Hollis under Captain Dow, in Colonel Prescott's regiment, and was in the battle of Bunker hill. He attained the rank of captain in the service. It is not known how long he remained in the army. In June, 1779, he was in H. (see p. 7), and brought his family here in 1782, or 1783. He res. at place marked " 88," and at one time owned a house in the north part of the town ; he d. Oct. 5, 1805; his wife d. Oct. 28, 1807, aged 65. Children : — 10. Peter^ b. in Hollis, Nov. 12, 1761 ; probably came to H. with his father ; was here certainly as early as 1786, and as late as 1793 ; was a pew holder in the Congregational church (see p. 108) ; m. Jan. 16, 1786, Sarah Pierce, of Hollis. 11. Rebecca^ b. in Hollis, March 2, 1764; d. in infancy. 13. Sarah'', b. in Hollis, Oct. 5, 1766; m. Nicholas Lawrence. 13. John^ [21], b. in Hollis, March 8, 1769. '!■ 14. Rebecca^ b. in Hollis, Aug. 28, 1771 ; m. Seth Davis, (q. v.) GENKALOGY: CUMMINGS. 475 15. Abigail", b. in Hollis, Feb. 11, 1774; m. Jonathan Sawyer. (q. V.) 16. AsaheF [26], b. in Hollis, Jan. 13, 1777. IT. Henry" [35], b. in Hollis, Nov. 1, 1779. 18. Benaiah" [36], b. in Hollis, March 21, 1782. 19. Betty", b. in H., Oct. 10, 1784. 30. Polly", b. in H., March 9, 1791 ; m. Nathaniel D. Carley. (q. V.) 21. John" [13] (Capt. John*"', Lieut. John^, John^ John^, John^ Isaac^), b. March 8, 1769; probably came to H. with his father; iTi. Betsey Hall ; res. at " Dow place," where he d, Sei)t. 22, 1836 ; his wife d. Feb. 13, 1844. Children : — 32. Betsey^ b. April 24, 1800; m. Rev. Goodyear Bassett. (q. V.) 23. Mercy*, b. Jan. 5, 1802. 24. Rebecca J.^ b. Sept. 3, 1804; d. March 2, 1871 ; ra. April 17, 1838, Hiram Roby, of Nashua, b. July 27, 1804; d. June 7, 1868, CHILD. 1. Julias, b. Feb. 3, 1842. 25. Cynthia^ b. Sept. 5, 1806; m. Marcus A. Anthony, (q. v.) 26. Asahel" [16] (Capt. John*', Lieut. John^ John^ John^ John'-, Isaaci), b. Jan. 13, 1777; d. Dec. 29, 1864; settled first at 88; subse- quently built the brick house marked "M. A. Anthony," and in his old age built the house in the village, marked " M. Parker"; he was a carpenter; m, 1, March 3, 1801, Polly, dau. of David Ames (q. v.), who d. Nov. 11, 1853; m. 2, Sept. 19, 1854, Mrs. Dolly (Flint) Ware, who d. Dec. 11, 1873. Children: — 27. Reed», b. Nov. 14, 1801 ; m. Aug. 17, 1823, Sylvia Bemis, of Croydon ; was a shoemaker ; settled in H. ; res. at the foot of the sand hill, where Mrs. D. F. Ware now res., and afterwards with his father; was one of the board of selectmen in 1838-39; about the year 1849, he rem. to Cassadaga, Chautauqua county, N. Y., where he was post-master and justice of the peace for many years, and respected by those who knew him ; he d. Sept. 13, 1869 ; his wife d. in Acworth, June 11, 1887. CHILDREN, ALL BORN IN HANCOCK. 1. Hosea Ballou^, b. April 7, 1824; m. Elvira A. Streeter, cf Swanzey, I built "87," and res. there while in H. Children : (1), Albert Wins- lowi", b. in H., 1847; d. in Charlotte, N. Y., 1867. (2), Thaddeus Reedi", b. at Mount Holly, Vt., 1849; m. Three children res. in 476 GENEALOGY: CUMMINGS. Beuton, Miuu. (3), Horace Streeteri^ b. in Charlotte, N. Y. ; m. ; res. in Nebraska. (4), Sylvia Luellai", b. in Jamestown, N. Y'., 1853; m. ; res. in Acworth. (5), Eva Antoinettei", b. in Cherry Creek, N. Y. ; m. ; res. in Arkwright, N. Y. (,6), Nellie C", b. in Charlotte, N. Y., in 1874; d. in 1878. Hosea B.9 and vs^ife now res. in Charlotte, N. Y. 2. Mary Antoinette^, b. 1830; m. Nov. 17, 1866, Wilson E. Harris, of Vir- ginia City, Mont. ; res. Acworth. 3. Reed Whitcomb^, b. Dec. 1, 1841 ; d. in the service of his country, on Folly island, S. C, Sept. 11, 18G3. He was a member of Co. I, 112th regt. N. Y. vols. ; a faithful soldier. 4. Eugene Ames^, b. Dec. 17, 1848; m. Feb. 23, 1868, Addie Jones, of Cassa- daga, N. Y. 28. David«, b. Feb. 7, 1804; m. 1, Feb. 7, 1833, Eunice M. Priest, who d. Jan. 6, 1834 ; m. 2, March 26, 1834, Hannah Dodge ; settled at home; was an excellent carpenter, and built the covered bridge at Hancock Factory in 1834 ; rem, to Cassadaga, N. Y., where he d. Sept. 1858. CHILDREN. 1. Eunice Melvina^, b. in H., 1833; m. Charles Phillips, of Cassadaga. 2. David Hamilton^, b. in H., Sept. 13, 1835; was wrecked and frozen to death while acting as engineer on a steam-boat on Lake Erie, Nov. 24, 1860. I 3. Walter^, b. in II., Sept. 14, 1836; m. March 27, 1863, Delia M. Brunson; ; res. Sinclairville, N. Y. One child, John H.w, b. Dec. 25, 1863. | 4. Frances M.9, b. Nov. 2, 1839; m. Aug. 16, 1871, B. M. Schofleld, who d. | May 9, 1884 ; res. in California. Children: (1), Bernard C.^. (2), \ Robert F.i". 5. Jane W.^, b. July 13, 1846 ; d. Aug. 7, 1848. 6. Mary H.^, b. Nov. 27, 1849; m. Charles A. Arnold; res. Napa, Napa coqnty, Cal. 29. Mary^ b. Aug. 20, 1806 ; d. Jan. 18, 1861 ; m. March 27, p 1827, Capt. Norton Hunt, of Peterboro'. ' George A.9, b. Feb. 14, 1828 ; m. Elizabeth Curtis. He was graduated at Dartmouth college in 1852, studied law and settled in Quincy, 111. He stood high in the profession, and gave promise of a high degree of eminence, but he d. at the early age of 39 years. Mary Jane^, b. Sept. 5, 1832. Nancy A.9, b. July 26, 1839 ; d. May 20, 1869. Timothy Norton^, b. Aug. 30, 1841 ; m. Dec. 30, 1870, Elsie E. Wilder. Three children. ^ilH tul^ iiiffij GENEALOGY: CUMMINGS. 477 30. Margaret^ b. Nov. 1, 1808; m. David Whitcomb. (q. v.) 31, John^ b. June 13, 1811; a carpenter and contractor; m. Oct. 28, 1833, Mary Wait, of Dublin; he owned and res. several years at place marked "Manning" ; rem. to Peterboro', and d. Dec. 19, 1880; his wife d. June 14, 1881. CHILDREN. 1. David Angelo^, b. in H., Aug. 9, 1834; rem. West when a young man ; res. Johnstown, "Wis. ; m. April 15, 1858, EHzabeth Chese- boro, of La Prairie, Rock county, Wis. Cliildren : (1), Fraulii", b. April 10, 1859. (2), Harry", b. Aug. 11, 1863. (3), Roy", b. July 15, 1870. 2. Mnj. Jolin Addison^, b. in Nelson, Jan. 16, 1838. His early education was obtained in the common schools of H., Jatfrey, and Peterboro', with a year's high-school course. He became apprenticed to a printer, and at the age of 18 was foreman in the office of the Keene Sentinel. He subsequently spent two years at the Scientific and Literary institute in New London. At the beginning of the war he was engaged in the study of law. He enlisted in the 6th N. H. regt. of vols., as a lieutenant, Nov. 30, 1861; was commissioned captain April 23, 1862, and discharged to accept promotion, major of 1st N. H. cavalry, April 5, 1864, and was with Sheridan until the close of the war, when he went West. In 1867 he rem. to Boston, and re-entered the printing business under the firm name of John A. Cummings & Co., on Washington street, where he continued until his death, Jan. 6, 1887. He res. in Somerville, and was editor of the Somerville Journal in 1871-72. In 1873-74, he represented the city in the legislature, and in 1877-78, he was a member of the board of aldermen. He was elected mayor of Somerville, in 1881, and held the office four consecutive terms. He early joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and passed through the chairs of his lodge. He was an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic, was the first signer for the first Knights of Honor lodge in Massachusetts, and was also one of the original incorporators of both the Royal Arcanum and Home Circle secret societies, besides being an active member of several other societies ; at the time of his death he was president of the Eastern Associates and the Rubinstein club of Someiwille, and the editor of the Knights of Honor Beporter. A special joint convention of both branches of the Somerville city government, at the time of his death, passed appropriate resolutions, of which we have space only for one : — " Resolved, That in his death the city loses a most valuable citizen, who was ever faithful to every trust reposed in him, and who, by the marked ability and conscientious fldelity with which he artministereu the various offices to which he was called by his fellow-citizens, — the most important of which were those of alderman and mayor, — has conferred a lasting bene- fit upon the community, and will be remembered with sincere gratitude." 478 GENEALOGY: CUMMINGS. He m. 1, Dec. 1, 1861, Katie, dau. of James Scott, of Peterboro', who was drowned iu the Potomac, with many others, from a steam- boat collision, Aug. 13, 1862, being on her way to visit her husband; m. 2, Nov. 15, 1866, Adella I., dau. of George W. Cummings, of Cambridge, Mass. Children: (1), Guy Pearson", b. Nov. 2, 1867. (2), Leslie Wait", b. Feb. 11, 1869; d. Nov. 15, 1874. (3), SuzellaW, b. July 21, 1871. (4), Maidell^, b. Feb. 17, 1874. (5), Clifford Lind- seyio, b. April 13, 1875. (6), Nina", b. May 21, 1876. (7), John Williamio, b. June 11, 1878. 3. Ellen Jane^, b. in Nelson, Sept. 6, 1841 ; m. May 26, 1863, William G. Livingston, who is cashier of the First National bank of Peterboro' ; res. Peterboro'. Children: (1), Fred Gardnerio, b. Aug. 17, 1867. (2), Wait Lawio, b. Sept. 9, 1870. (3), Alicei'\ b. July 18, 1874. 4. Hon. George Wait^, b. in Nelson, March 11, 1844; was a lieutenant in Co. G, N. H. cavalry, in the Civil war; learned the printer's trade in Keene, and was for a few years in company with his brother in Boston, and has been for several years cashier of the First National bank of Francestown. He has served four terms in the New Hamp- shire senate; res. Francestown; m. 1, March 24, 1866, Fanny, dau. of John B. Dane (q. v.) ; m. 2, Nov. 25, 1886, Ella G. Clark, of Francestown. Children: (1), George Danei"*, b. in Somerville, Jan. 27, 1872. (2), Philip Waiti", b. in Francestown, Nov. 18, 1887. 33. Jane«, b. Nov. 4, 1812 ; d. Jan. 6, 1845; m. in 1840, George Whitman ; one son ; d. 33. Asahel Ames\ b. Oct. 11, 1823; m. Eliza Streeter, of Swanzey ; rem. to Chautauqua county, N. Y, ; he d. in 1887. CHILDREN. 1. Jane Maria^ b. May 30, 1850; m. Dec. 22, 1869, Nelson Brooks. One child. 2. Charles A.s, b. Aug. 26, 1855 ; m. Feb. 5, 1877, Laura Wilson. 3. Adelbert W.9, b. Aug. 2, 1860. 34. Benjamin Franklin^, b. May 14, 1827; res. several years at place marked "J. R. Hill " on village plan; m. 1, Mary Symonds, who d. ; m. 2, ; res. Fitzwilliam. CHILD. 1. Edwin9, b. 1857 ; m. ; res. Chesterfield. 35. Henry^ [17] (Capt. John«, Lieut. John^ John*, John^, John^, Isaac!), b_ ]^oy_ i^ 1779 . ^ i^ March 4, 1803, Nabby Carley, who d. March 16, 1810; m. 2, Dec. 30, 1810, Pede Carley, who d. Oct. 17, 1817. He res. on the Dea. Robert Duncan place, marked "J. Hayward " ; rem. to central New York and engaged in the lumber GENEALOGY: CUMMINGS. 479 business; perished from exposure on Lake Oswego, while rafting lumber, on the night of May 11, 1834. Children, four d. young. Harrison^ b. in 1815, is supposed to have been drowned with his father. 36. Benaiah" [18] (Capt. John", Lieut. John^ John^ John^, John-, Isaac^), b. March 21, 1782; ra. Oct. 23, 1806, Susanna Bailey; settled at place marked " T. Blodgett"; d. Oct. 5, 1848; his wife d. March 13, 1857, aged 75. Children : — 37. Ira^ b. May 28, 1802; m. Oct. 22, 1823, Lydia* Bailey. He res. in the house marked " S. Todd " a few years ; rem. to Greenfield, where he d. June 17, 1876. CHILDREN. 1. Lucy A.^ b. in H., May 7, 1824; m. Dec. 1849; d. in Utica, N. Y., Aug. 26, 1882. 2. George Hutcliinson^, b. in H., Jan. 28, 1826. 3. Nancy Adeline^, b. in H., Jan. 27, 1828. 4. Caroline Almina^, b. Dec. 18, 1829; ra. Sept. 27, 1849, John Gould; res. Newburyport, Mass. 5. David M.^, b. May 29, 1836; d. in 1881. There were eight other children, who d. young. 38. Rebekahs, b. Feb. 6, 1807; m. Timothy Blodgett. (q. v.) 39. Sarah«, b. Feb. 5, 1808; d. July 7, 1810. 40. Hannah^ b. 1809; d. May 6, 1809. 41. John^ b. 1810; d. June 8, 1810. 43. Caroline^, b. March 6, 1811; d. Oct. 1, 1829. 43. Ephraim^, b. Aug. 4, 1812; d. Aug. 11, 1812. 44. John Bailey^, b. Sept. 29, 1813; d. in Gilsum, Feb. 2, 1870. 45. Sarah«, h. April 2, 1815 ; d. Aug. 7, 1816. 46. Polh^ b. Nov. 17, 1817; d. Dec. 17, 1817. 47. Martha^ b. Dec. 31, 1819; d. in Nelson, Sept. 20, 1852. 48. Charles^ b. Jan. 15, 1821; m. in 1847, Eliza A. White, of Londonderry, Vt.; res. in Weston, Vt., Hoosick Falls, N. Y., Win- chendou, Mass., and Keene, where he d. Oct. 29, 1886; was a dealer in boots and shoes. CHILDREN. 1. Charles M.^, b. in Weston, Vt., Oct. 19, 1849; a boot and shoe dealer; m. in 1872, Annie M. Shervvin, of Rindge ; res. Keene. Children : * In the record of marriages in town book this name is given Betsey. (See p. 213.) 480 GENEALOGY: CUMMINGS. (1), Donald 0.l^ b. Dec. 29, 1874. (2), Anna M.io, b. July 24, 1876; d. Sept. 13, 1877. (3), Florence E.w b. Dec. 10, 1878. 2. Orion", b. in Hoosick Falls, in 1859 ; d. in Winchendon, in 1862. 3. Lillian E.«, b. in "Winchendon, July 2, 1864. Hannah Bailey, mother of Mrs. B, Cummings, d, Aug. 29, 1827, aged 85 years, 5 months. 49. Reuben^ [7] (Lieut. John^ John*, John^ John^, Isaac^), b. June 10, 1757 ; was in H., in 1779 (see p. 7) ; m. about 1777, Emma Parker, of Lunenburg, Mass., who was b. Nov. 13, 1751; settled in Sharon, and built one of the earliest mills in the town ; rem. to Colerain, Mass.; later, he rem. to H., where he d. Feb. 6, 1807-8;* his wife d. in Shirley, Mass., Jan. 12, 1828. Children : — 50. ErameM b. March 13, 1778; ra. June, 1801, Lieut. John Brooks, (q. v.) 51. Reuben^ b. Oct. 7, 1780; settled in central New York. 53. Lucy^ b. Oct. 3, 1782; d. Oct. 2, 1869; m. Dec. 25, 1819, Reuben Shedd, of Sharon. Three children: James Parker^, Nathan Cummings^ and John Brooks^ 53. AbeP, b. May 25, 1784; settled in central New York. 54. William^ b. Sept. 27, 1785; settled in central New York. 55. Theda^ b. May 28, 1787 ; d. Sept. 21, 1829; m. Joel Marsh, of Bethel, Vt. 56. Amos'', b. Feb. 8, 1789; drowned June 16, 1812. 57. Nathan P.^ b. May 21, 1790; m. Oct. 21, 1823, Harriet Joslin, who d. in Hancock, Wis., July 27, 1859. He d. in Lynde- boro', Aug. 26, 1861 ; res. a few years in Hancock village, at place marked " M. Harrington." CHILDREN. 1. Harriet E.s, b. in H., July 30, 1824; m. June 21, 1848, Albert B. McCril- lis ; res. Mount Vernon. 2. Langdons, b. in Sharon, March 13, 1826; m. Sept. 5, 1861, Sarah A. French. He d. in Milford, April 29, 1887. 3. Nathan P.*, b. in Riudge, June 29, 1828; d. in Lyndeboro', Sept. 3, 1883; m. July 3, 1851, Mary A. Whitcomb. 4. Charles J.^ b. in Rindge, Dec. 9, 1830; m. Nov. 27, 1852, Sarah E. Moore; res. Lyndeboro'. 58. Mitty^ b. March 28, 1793; d. July 7, 1832; m. John Gil- christ. *1 have not been able to find bis name on the tax-list; his res. in H. must have been brief. fThis name is given, in the town records, Eunice in pue place and Emme in another. GENEALOGY: CUMMINGS. 481 59. Milling b. Sept. 17, 1795; d. Aug. 22, 1800. GO. Eleazer" [3] (Lieut. John^ JohnS John'*, John-, Isaac^), b. May 15, 17o9; rem. to New Ipswich, about the year 1762. He engaged in mill business, and also purchased large tracts of land, and took a leading part in the affairs of the town. He commanded the re- enforcements that went to Cambridge after the battle of Bunker hill. He was one of the original founders of the New Ipswich academy; m. twice; d. Aug. 4, 1815. Seven children, of whom, 61. Charles", b. 1770, was the fourth. Hem. Sarah Willard ; res. in New Ipswich; d. in 1809; his wife d. March, 1827. Children: — 62. Sarah^ b. 1792 ; d. July 10, 1861 ; m. Henry Cambell. 63. Hepsabeth*, b. July, 1795; m. Andrew Wallace, (q. v.) 64. MaryS b. Nov. 12, 1797; d. July 4, 1859; m. David W. Russell. 65. Elizabeths, b. Feb. 2, 1800; d. Aug. 9, 1885; m. George Elliott. 66. Catherine^ b. June 29, 1802; d. Dec. 31, 1880(?); m, Dec. 29, 1827, Solomon Rice. 67. Charles^, b. July 15, 1804; d.; m. Nov. 28, 1828, Mary Billings. He res. for a few years at Mr, Bradford's, in H., but re- "turned to New Ipswich, where he was engaged in work in the factory. 68. John Willard^ b. in New Ipswich, Oct. 29, 1806. He also came to live with Mr. Bradford when a boy, and m. his dau. Maria. He was a mason by trade; res. at place marked "Mrs. Cummings"; d. Oct. 16, 1854; his wife d. in Lexington, Mass., Jan. 5, 1882. CHILDREN. 1. Orville^, d. young. 2. Maria^, b. June 15, 1835; m. Aug. 11, 1859, J. F. Washburn, (q. v.) 3. Frank M.^, b. Feb. 15, 1838; ra. Jan. 1, 1866, Lydia F. Wells; d. in Gard- ner, Mass., Feb. 14, 1869. One child, Elmer L.", b. Jan. 5, 1868; a student iu Harvard college. Mrs. Lydia (Wells) Cummings m. 2, Nov. 27, 1884, Noys B. Herrick; res. Ashburnham, Mass. 4. Nettie Violas, b. June 27, 1842 ; m. Nov. 16, 1864, Granville Matthews (q. V.) ; m. 2, Jan. 1, 1877, Otis Holden, son of Luther aud Elizabeth (Holden) Forbush, b. in Acton, Mass., Feb. 17, 1848; res. in Acton. 6. Belle S.», b. Feb. 9, 1844; ra. Jan. 4, 1866, Henry D. Estabrooks, of Lex- ington, Mass. One child, Harryi', b. Aug. 21, 1874. 6. James M.^, b. May 1, 1849; m. Oct. 12, 1876, Nellie Farrar; res. Peter- boro', where he is in trade. 7. John 0.^ b. March 31, 1851; d. Jan. 22, 1875. 482 GENEALOGY: DANE. DANIEL DANE. John^ Dane, with his family, emigrated from Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, Eng., in 1642, with Rev. Thomas Parker and about one hundred others, to Ipswich, Mass. Rev. Francis- (John^) became the first settled minister in An- dover, Mass., about the year 1648. He d. Feb. 17, 1697, in the 82d year of his age. His first wife was Elizabeth Ingalls. Their youngest son, — Francis* (Rev. Francis-, John^), b. Dec. 1656; m. Nov. 1681, Hannah Poor, of Andover. Their third son, — John" (Francis^ Rev. Francis^ John^), b. Nov. 18, 1692; m. Nov. 10, 1713, Sarah Chandler. Six children. 1. DanieP (John", Francis*, Rev. Francis'-^, John^), their fourth son, was b. Nov. 10, 1735; m. Feb. 21, 1760, Prudence Phelps; rem. to Tewksbury, Mass., where they remained about ten years, and then returned to Andover. About 1782 they rem. to Society Land,* where they d., but were buried in Francestown. Children: — 2. DanieP, b. Nov. 21, 1760; m. Mary Parker; settled in Sut- ton, where he d., Nov. 1843. 3. Elizabeth^ b. April 30, 1763 ; d. April 29,1849; m. Asa Bixby ; settled in Francestown. Six children. 4. Hannah^, b. Sept. 17, 1765; d. Nov. 13, 1827; m. Oliver Butterfield; res. Francestown. One son, John^. 5. Rev. John", b. Jan. 5, 1768; was graduated at Dartmouth college; was ordained pastor of a church in Newfield, Me., Feb. 16, 1803; d. in Frederickton, N. B., Dec. 31, 1819, leaving a family in Norridgewock, Me. 6. Solomon®, b. Aug. 22, 1769; m. Polly Barker, who was b. in Pelham, Dec. 1, 1766. They settled in H., on the eastern half of lot No. 16, range 4, marked "J. Wilder." He paid taxes as early as 1794 ; came from Antrim to H. in April, 1791 ; d. March 11, 1842 ; she d. Aug. 12, 1854. Children :— 7. DanieF, b. Dec. 12, 1796 ; d. young. 8. Ebenezer^ b. Feb. 19, 1798; d. young. 9. Mary^ (Polly on town records), b. May 25, 1800 ; m. May 18, 1837, William Prichard, of Antrim ; res. Deering, where she d. Oct. 1854, but was buried in H. One child, Augustus D.^. * They settled first in that part of Society Land that is now Greenfield, but later rem. to a farm now unoccupied, at the foot of Crotchet mountain. Mr. Dane d. in 1799. GENEALOGY: DANE; DANIORTH. 483 10. Eunice" (Unice on town records), b. June 8, 1802 ; m. March 11, 1824, John H. Clark, (q. v.) 11. Almira^ b. Aug. 19, 1805; m. Nov. 2,1830, George For- bush, of Peterboro' ; rem. to Clarendon, N. Y., thence to Galesburg, Mich. He is a machinist, and lost one hand while at work in a macliine shoj) in Lowell, Mass. CHILDREN. Susans Sarahs Edmonds. Edwin*. Maria**. Lucy*. Eva*". 113. Melinda', b. June 11, 1807; m. May 8, 1834, Joseph Wil- der, of Peterboro'. (q. v.) 13. Hannah', b. Dec. 4, 1809; ra. Oct. 18, 1831, Aaron Wheeler, of Fitchburg, Mass.; res. Fitchburg, where she d. in 1859. Chil- dren's names not given. 14. Solomon', b. Aug. 7, 1811; d. young. 15. , d. young. 16. Eunice^ (DanieP, John^, Frauds'^, Rev. Francis", John^), b. April 27, 1773 ; m. June 28, 1796, John Colby, (q. v.) JOHN B. DANE. John B.-, son of John^ and Chloe (Bowers) Dane, was b. in Wen- dell (now Sunapee), July 16, 1821. His connection with the above family is not known, but without doubt there is a connection ; m. Almira P., dau. of William and Lydia Collins (Day) Whitte- more, of Greenfield ; res. in H., on the David Wood farm, which he purchased in 1868, from Dec. 1870 to May, 1877. He is an exten- sive dealer in horses, and for many years was interested in the Forest line of stages and other lines in this vicinity ; res. Peterboro'. CHILDREN. 1. Fannie P.^ b. July 12, 1845; m. George W. Cummings. (q. v.) 2. John H.3, b. March 15, 1848. 3. William F.3, b. March 31, 1851; m. Clara A. Shedd. Children: (1), Katie M.*, b. in H., April 7, 1874. (2), Gracie Bowers*. DANFORTH. 1. Edward-, son of NathanieP and Mary (Hannaford) Danforth, was b. in Andover, Nov. 17, 1812; m., in 1832, Mrs. Fandacy Til- ton, dau. of Dea. Aaron Huntley, of Marlow; res. three years in 484 GENEALOGY: DANFORTH; DANIELS; DARRAH. Mario w, removing in 1835 to Peterboro', where his wife d., in the fall of 1869. After the death of his wife he rem. to H.; d. Jan. 12, 1876. His death was caused by the accidental discharge of a gun. Children : — 3. Edward R.^ b. in Marlow, Oct. 17, 1833; m. Sept. 22, 1857, Martha, dau. of Joseph and Susan True, of Peterboro'. He was in his early life a farmer, working out by the season from the time he was 10 years of age, and attending the district school in the winter, with the addition of one or two terms at the Peterboro' academy. At the age of 18 he learned the trade of a machinist. He worked several years in Waltham, Boston, and Lawrence, Mass. Spent be- tween two and three years in making a Avhaling voyage ; returned to Peterboro' in 1857, where he res. until 1862, working at his trade and also engaged in farming and lumbering. In 1862 he rem. to Providence, R. I., and in 1869 to H. He purchased the saw- and grist-mill known as the Bradford mill, where he remained several years, engaged in the lumber business. He served the town as one of the selectmen from 1876 to 1879, inclusive, and was representa- tive to the General Court in 1887-8. CHILDREN. 1. Arthur C.*, b. in Peterboro', May 14, 1862. 2. Nellie E.*, b. in Providence, R. I., Nov. 26, 1866; m. Henry Manning. (q. V.) 3. Harriet N.^ b. in Marlow, Oct. 17, 1833; m. George W, Colbath, of Stratham, N. H. ; res. Tewksbury, Mass. Two children. DANIELS. Timothy Daniels came to H. from Needham, Mass., near the close of the last century; res. in house marked " D. T. Ware"; m. Smith ; returned to Needham. DARRAH. 1. William^ Darrah, b. in Litchfield, Oct. 30, 1799 ; m. 1, March, 1825, Mary, dau. of Ebenezer and Lydia (Stanley) Burtt (q. v.), who d. May 1, 1854; m. 2, Clarissa Ober. (q. v.) He res. in that part of H. now within the limits of Bennington; d. Nov. 30, 1873. Children : — GENEALOGY: DARRAH; DAVIDSON. 485 2. William Horace-, b. Sept. 20, 1828 ; res. at place marked "William H. Darrah," Bennington ; m. June 18, 1851, Sarah Davis, dau. of Ira and Abigail (Pratt) Knight, (q. v.) CHILDREN. 1. Mary GeorgianuaS, b. March 27, 1852; d. July 31, 1853. 2. Jenny Marietta^, b. Feb. 12, 1855; m. Dec. 25, 1877, Charles H. Bass. Cq. V.) Children: (1), Harry W.*, b. Dec. 30, 1879. (2), Ralph D.*, b. Feb. 21, 1884. 3. Abbie IsabelF, b. Oct. 24, 1857; m. Nov. 29, 1882, Albert Clement, of Deering. One child, S. Beatrice^ b. Nov. IT, 1S8G. 4. George William^, b. March 25, 1861 ; d. Feb. 26, 1866. 5. Susie May'J, b. Aug. 9, 1870; d. Jan. 14, 1878. 3. Lydia Angeline", b. Oct. 4, 1831; d. Nov. 15, 1863. 4. George Darwin-, b. Aug. 16, 1834; d. April 5, 1851. 5. Mary Adeline-, b. Aug. 5, 1837 ; m. Hezekiah B. George, (q. V.) NATHANIEL DAVIDSON. NathanieP Davidson, one of the early settlers, and a prominent citizen, res. at No. 58; m. Lydia Eaton,* who was b. in Goffstown, July 15, 1765. After the death of Mr. Davidson she m. 2, Sept. 18, 1794, Timothy Worthley, of Goffstown, to which place she rem., and d. March 26, 1834. Children of Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, all b. in H.: — 1. Mary2, b. April 20,t 1784; m. James Saul; res. Utica, N. Y. 2. Abigail-^ (Nabba on town records), b. Feb. 5, 1786; d. in 1861; m. Rus- sell Bell ; rem. to New York. Five children. 3. Lydia2, b. March 15, 1788; d. in 1873; m. 1, Charles Bagley; m. 2, Robert Nichols. 4. .James-, b. Feb. 29, 1790; d. in 1882; m. Jane Emerson. Children : Fred- eric^, James'^ George^. 5. William-^, b. April 16, 1792; settled in Warner; d. in 1872; m. Hannah Davis. Children : Nathaniel^, Williams, Caroline-', SamueF. To Mr. and Mrs. Worthley three children were b, in Goffstown : — CHILDREN. 1. Leafy2, b. Jan. 20, 1796. 2. David-, b. April 27, 1798. 3. Sally2, b. April 21, 1800. * Lydiae Eaton was descended from John Eaton, of Haverhill, Mass. The direct line is Lydia", James K.^, James*, Jonathan^', Thomas^, Johni. She was an aunt of Rev. W. H. Eaton, v. v., of Keene. t This name is Polly on town records, and the date is April 14. 486 GENEALOGY: DAVIDSON; DAVIS. Mr. Worthley had a family of seven children by a previous mar- riage. We give the name of one great-grandson, to whom we are much indebted for valuable information in regard to the family, — Arthur M. Worthley, of Goffstown. DANIEL DAVIDSOIV. DanieP Davidson came from Windham to H., and lived at the place marked "I. Dodge," in the north part of the town about 1810. CHILDREN. Dauiel-. David-. Susan^. Nancy2. William^. DAVIS. Several families bearing this name have res. in H. They came from different localities, and were not probably connected, although it is possible that in some instances they were branches of the same family. JAMES DAVIS. James^ Davis and Mary, his wife, res. in Holden, Mass., where he d. Sept. 15, 1821, aged 87, and she d. June 26, 1799, aged 62. Two of their children came to H. 1. Lieut. Jaraes^ (James^), with Eunice (Newton), his wife, came from Paxton, Mass., about the year 1779, and settled at No. 30. He took an active interest in the affairs of the town ; served as moderator, constable, etc., and his name frequently appears on im- portant committees ; d. Dec. 27, 1796, aged 39 years, 6 months* His widow subsequently m. Jeremiah Bacon (q. v.) ; she d. May 13, 1840, aged 83 years. Children: — 2. Ezra^ (Zorael on town records), b. in Paxton, Mass., Sept. 25, 1775; was drowned in Half-moon pond, Sept. 15, 1789. 3. Betsey^ (Betty on records), b. in H., June 24, 1780; m. Jeremiah Bacon, Jr. (q. v.) 4. Ethan^ [10], b. Jan. 11, 1785. 5. Lucy^ b. Nov. 10, 1786 ; m. Mansel Alcock. (q. v.) 6. Calvin^ [19], b. Sept. 9, 1788. GENEALOGY: DAVIS. 487 7. Cyntliia^ (Sinthy on records), b. Sept. 20, 1791 ; m. Fob. 20, 1816, Alfred Killum. (q. v.) 8. John^ [20], b. Aug. 13, 1793. 9. Charles^ [26], b. Dec. 31, 1795.* 10. Ethan^ [4] (Lieut. James"-, James^), b. Jan. 11, 1785; was a tax-payer in town as late as 1810; res. many years in Boston, where he d. Oct. 1861 ; m. Elizabeth P. Gardner, who was b. June 23, 1803; d. Aug. 8, 1861. Children : — 11. Elizabeth N.*, b. Sept. 4, 1823 ; m. 12. Charles W.^ b. June 23, 1825 ; d. Sept. 20, 1856. 13. Mary J.^ b. Sept. 8, 1827 ; m. Jacobs. 14. Lewis D.*, b. Aug. 19, 1830 ; d. Aug. 11, 1859. 15. Frances A.", b. Jan. 31, 1834. 16. Edward L.*, b. Jan. 31, 1836 ; d. Aug. 16, 1860. 17. Alfred B. C*, b. April 8, 1838. 18. George W. G.^ b. Aug. 15, 1840; served in the Union army. 19. Calvin^ [6] (Lieut. James^, James^), b. Sept. 9, 1788 ; m. Mrs. Eliza Payson Adams; rem. to Unadilla, N. Y. CHILDREN. John*. David*. Jaraes<. Eliza*. Lucy*. Cyuthia*. 30. John^ [8] (Lieut. James^ James^), b. Aug. 13, 1793; m. Mary Putnam; settled on the homestead. No. 30; d. when on a visit to his son, James P., in the state of New York; after his death his widow rem. to Peterboro', where she d. Children : — f 31. Harriet N.^ b. May 22, 1818 ; d. in Peterboro'. 33. James P.*, b. July 25, 1819 ; rem. to New York, and later to the vicinity of Lexington, Ky. 33. George W.", b. Dec. 19, 1822 ; learned tlie machinist trade in Winchendon, Mass. ; d. in Peterboro'. 34. Cynthia M.^ b. Feb. 3, 1827. 35. Charles N.^ b. May 4, 1829. 36. Charles^ [9] (Lieut. James'-, James^),b. Dec. 31, 1795; d. in Worcester, Mass., Oct. 22, 1862; m. Jan. 1817, Mary Payson, of Fitzwilliam, who d. Dec. 19, 1879, aged 82 years, 7 months. Chil- dren, allb. in Troy: — *Two children, names not ffiven, cl. at an early ago and were buri(;d on tlie farm. (See p. 249.) t " A child of John Davis d. Feb. 19, 18'2'2, aged 1 year." " A daughter of John Davis d. March -25, 1S36, aged d years."— Church Records. 488 GENEALOGY; DAVIS. 37. Charles D.^ b. Oct. 14, 1817; ra. Eleanor Patterson, of Edgecomb, Me. 28. Mary E.^ b. June 28, 1819 ; m. J. S. Cheney, of Worcester, Mass., who d. Children, Charles I.^ d., and ISTellie M.^ m. William H. Inman ; res. Worcester. 39. Relief- (James^), b. March 25, 1781 ; ra. Jonathan Davis. (q. V.) EDMOND, JONATHAN, AND SOLOMON DAVIS. 1, Edmond^ Davis, m. at Holden, Mass., in 1778, Eunice Hub- bard. They came to H. about the year 1779, settled first at No. 27, and then rem. to No. 28. Mr. Davis was a prominent man in town, serving as one of the board of selectmen, constable, etc., many years. Some of the town and religious meetings were held at his house. About the year 1806 they returned to Holden, where he d. June 22, 1832, aged 72, and she d. April 28, 1830, aged 68. Children, all but one b. in H. : — 3. Edmund- [14], b. Feb. 4, 1781. 3. Eunice^, b. Feb. 23, 1783; m. Jonathan Davis, (q. v.) 4. David^ b. Feb. 13, 1785; d. at New Orleans, Aug. 20, 1820. 5. DanieP, b. April 28, 1787; res. in Boxford, Mass. 6. Lydia^, b. Nov. 14, 1790; m. Sept. 1, 1815, Whiting Bacon, (q. V.) 7. Nancy2, b. Feb. 13, 1794; m. Daniel Clapp; res. Holden, Mass. 8. SamueP, b. Feb. 5, 1796; res. in the state of New York. 9. Lucy2, b. in Holden, March 14, 1798; d. in Holden, Sept. 8, 1800. 10. Thomas Jefferson^ b. April 11, 1802 ; res. in the state of New York. 12. John Langdon^, b. May 2, 1805; m. Jan. 2, 1828, Almira Hall, of Holden. He was a farmer; res. after marriage fourteen years at Holden ; rem. to Hillsboro', where he d. Dec. 8, 1859. His widow has since his death been m. twice ; her present husband is Seth Blodgett ; res. Spencer, Mass. Child : — GEiSTEALOGY: DAVIS. 489 13. DavicP, b. in Holden, Feb. 23, 1829; m. Ellen Farrar, June 1, 1853; res. Hillsboro'. CHILDREN. 1. David E.*, b. March 20, 1856 ; d. March 31, 1856. 2. Annie M.^ b. Dec. 10, 1865. 3. John M.\ b. Feb. 13, 1871. 14. Edmun(P [2] (Edmond^), b. Feb. 4, 1781 ; m. Jan. 5, 1808, Mary, dau. of Dea. William Graves, of Washington. His early advantages were limited, but he was able to acquire the rudiments of a good business education. He taught school several terms, and worked in a store in H. After his marriage he was employed for about two years by Gordon & Seaton in H. Subsequently he spent about a year in their employment in Charlestown, Mass. In 1807 he rem. to East Washington, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was the first post-master in East Washington, retaining his position many years; he owned and operated a saw- and grist- mill, which gave employment to his sons. He was called upon to do a great amount of writing for others, making out deeds, posting books, etc., and he also continued to teach school many years. He became a member of the Baptist church at about the age of 50; d. Aug. 9, 1859. His wife d. April 4, 1875, aged 92 years, 6 months, 19 days. Children : — 15. An infant^ b. in Washington, April 4, 1804; d. April 22, 1804. 16. Francis^ b. in H., Oct. 16, 1805; m. Oct. 12, 1828, Betsey Knight, of Crown Point, N. Y., who d. in Hopkinton, N. Y., in 1860; m. 2, Nov. 4, 1860, Anna Foster; res. Fort Jackson, town of Hopkinton, N. Y. ; a farmer and miller. CHILDREN. 1. Mary E.^ b. July 2, 1829; ra. Dec. 12, 1854, Horace K. Soper; res. Glid- den, la. 2. Julia M.*, b. Aug. 7, 1831; m. Jan. 8, 1854, Hugh Kennedy; res. Ani- mosa, la. 3. Martha M.*, b. April 9, 1834 ; res. Hyde Park, Mass. ; a successful teacher. 4. Francis W.*, b. May 16, 1836; ra. Nov. 21, 1859, Keziah D. Harvey; res. Hopkinton, N. Y. 5. Philo A.*, b. Nov. 23, 1839; m. Sept. 18, 1860, Anna Lobdell; res. Hop- kinton, N. y. IT. Samuel Gordon^, b. in Charlestown, Mass., June 3, 1807; d. May 15, 1808. 32 490 GENEALOGY: DAVIS. 18. Willard Hubbard^, b. in Washington, March 9, 1809, 19. David Lincohi^ b. in Washington, Aug. 3, 1811 ; m. in 1832, Olive, dau. of Aaron Shackley, one of the pioneers of Nor- way, Me. ; res. in Washington until 1836, when they rem. to Massa- chusetts. He has passed most of his life in the service of the Bos- ton & Providence railroad, beginning his work Avith the corporation the second year of its existence, and is the oldest employe at this date (Dec. 18, 1887). For many years he has been superintendent of tracks. He has held several positions of trust in the town of Hyde Park, where he i-es. He is hale and hearty ; his wife d. Nov. 6, 1875. CHILDREN. 1. Ellery CA, b. in Washingtou, Jan. 24, 1833; m. Nov. 1852, Rachel M. Appleton; res. Crookston, Minn. He is a prominent railroad con- tractor; has been mayor of the city of his res. several years; was a captain and acting-major of the 85th Ind. vols., serving three years in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, and took part in the campaign ending with the capture of Atlanta. Children, Francis E.^, Jessie L.^. 2. Cynthia C.*, b. in Washingtou, Sept. 17, 1834; d. in Canton, Mass., Dec. 24, 1837. 3. An infant*. 4. Edmund*, b. in Canton, Mass., Dec. 12, 1839; m. 1, Oct. 1865, Gertrude J., dau. of Rev. Salmon W. and Betsey J. Squire, who d. in Frank- lin, Mass., in 1869; m. 2, Jan. 26, 1871, Harriet Sophia, dau. of James M. and Harriet Chase, of Dedham, Mass. He was graduated from Dartmouth college in the class of 1861. Served in the Civil war as corporal of the color guard of the 35th Mass. vols. ; was badly wounded in the right thigh in the battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862, and incapacitated for further service. He was admitted to the bar as a lawyer in Indiana in 1866. Settled in Hyde Park, Mass., in 1871, where he is successfully engaged in the practice of his pro- fession. Children: (1), Julius S.^, d. in Franklin, May, 1870. (2), Nellie Chase^, b. Nov. 30, 1871; d. April, 1872. (3), Alvan LamsonS, b. May 11, 1875. (4), Sidney LincolnS, b. Oct. 13, 1876. (5), Ed- ward Hatton^ b. March 27, 1879. (6), Earle Van Trumps b. Nov. 19, 1882. 5. Frances Evelyn*, b. in Canton, June 13, 1843; m. Aug. 18, 1870, Isaac Bullard; res. Hyde Park. Children: (1), William Ellery^, b. 1871. (2), Alberts, b. 1878. 30. Whiting Bacon^ b. in Washington, Nov. 7, 1813 ; m. 1, Feb. 1839, Martha A. Gray, who d. in Hillsboro', June 6, 1840 ; m. 2, in 1842, Harriet L. Proctor, who d. in Lempster, Nov. 1847; m. 3, in 1852, Ellen A. Heath, who d. in Poland, Me., March 14, 1869. GENEALOGY : DAVIS. 491 His present res. is Poland, Me, He served in a Maine regiment during the Civil war. CHILDREN. 1. Martha A.*, b. iu Hillsboro', Jan. 24, 1840; ra. April 22, 1860, Alfred Lingham ; res. Boston. 2. Isaac P.*, b. in Washington, July 7, 1843. 3. John H.^, b. in Roxbury, Mass. 4. Carrie E.i, b. in Auburn, Me., Sept. IS, 1858; m. in Aug. 1879, Enoch P. Davis (q. v.); res. Brunswick, Me. 5. William W.*, b. in Auburn, Me., Oct. 9, 18fiO. 21. William Jones^ b. in Washington, Jan. 10, 1816; d, Jan. 12, 1884; m. Sept. 7, 1837, Abigail Johnson, of Sutton. He was for more than thirty-five years in the employment of the Boston & Providence railroad company ; res. Roxbury, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Enoch P.S b. Jan. 24, 1839; ra. 1, Aug. 10, 18G2, Susan S. Page, of Sut- ton, who d. July 31, 1874; m. 2, Carrie E. Davis, (q. v.) Pour children. 2. Gertrude B.^ b. iu Bradford, Dec. 1, 1844; m. May 16, 1866, William W. Worley ; res. Jamaica Plain, Mass. 3. Amanda M.^ b. iu Jamaica Plain, Sept. 21, 1850; m. July IS, 1875, Alonzo W. Sherman ; res. Jamaica Plain. 4. Francis P.-*, b. in Jamaica Plain, May 7, 1858; m., in 1876, Maggie A. Madden ; res. Syracuse, N. Y. Two children. 33. Mary Emeline^ b. in Washington, June 5, 1819 ; m. May 22, 1844, William Graves; res. in Washington. 23. An infant^ 24. SamueF, d. in childhood. Jonathan^ Davis, brother of Edmond\ b. in Holden, Mass. ; set- tled in New Ipswich in 1764; m. Sarah •. He purchased, Oct. 9, 1778, of Charles Barrett, of New Ipswich, a large lot of land on the west side of Ferguson brook, partly in great lot No. 1 and partly in No. 2, for £275 Continental money (equivalent to 20 cents per acre in specie). He was a non-resident tax-payer in 1786, but it is not known that he ever res. here. He d. in New Ipswich, Nov. 7, 1819, aged 78 ; his wife d. May 24, 1814. Four of his children settled in H. 25. Sarah- (Jonathan^), b. in New Ipswich, in 1767 ; m. Benja- min Knight, (q. v.) 26. Jonathan^ (Jonathan^), b. in New Ipswich, Nov. 15, 1771 ; 492 GENEALOGY: DAVIS. settled in H. at place marked "J. P. Hills," where he continued to res. until his death, March 14, 1823 ; m. 1, Relief, dau. of James and Mary Davis, of Holden (q. v.), who d. Oct, 16, 1809; m. 2, Oct, 28, 1810, Eunice, dau. of Edmond and Eunice Davis (q. v,), who d. May 21, 1814; m. 3, Feb. 23, 1815, Nancy Allen, of New Ipswich, who went back to New Ipswich a few years after his death, where she d. April 19, 1859. Children :— 21. James^ [38], b. Jan. 5, 1800. 38. Mary Wheeler^ b. Feb. 5, 1802 ; d. April 13, 1853. 39. Josiah Melville^ [46], b. Feb. 23, 1804. 30. Gilman^ b. April 1, 1806; d. Aug. 3, 1844; m. Mary Mc- Alpine; res. Boston ; was engaged in a piano manufactory with his brother. 31. Jonathan*^, b. May 22, 1808; res. many years in Marlow; d. in H., May 22, 1867. 33. George Hubbard^ [47], b. March 29, 1811. 33. Relief^ b. Sept. 9, 1812; d. young. 34. Nathan Allen^, b. Jan. 27, 1816; d. May 14, 1816. 35. Horace H.^ [52], b. Nov. 20, 1817. 36. Nancy Allen^, b. May 25, 1819; rem. to New Ipswich with her mother; d. March 25, 1854. 37. Charles S.« [54], b. Aug. 28, 1821. 38. James^ [27] (Jonathan^, Jonathan^), b. Jan. 5, 1800 ; m. Dec. 14, 1826, Rebecca, dau. of Capt. Joseph and Hannah (Dodge) Sy- monds (q. v.) ; settled on the homestead, where they remained until the spring of 1845, when he sold his farm to Joseph Hills, and rem. to the village, to the place marked "W.Titus"; later rem. to place marked " Mrs. H. E. Patten." In company with his brother, C. S. Davis, he purchased the stock of goods of A. C. Cochran. Two years later he purchased his brother's interest in the business, and continued in trade there until 1866. He was much respected in town, an active Christian, and interested in the welfare of the community ; was the clerk of the First Congregational society many years; d. March 23, 1874. His wife d. March 30, 1874. Both d. of pneumonia. Children : — 39. MariaS b. Jan. 3, 1828; m. Sept. 7, 1854, J. Franklin Dyer, M. D., who was b. in Eastport, Me., April 15, 1826 ; was graduated at the Bowdoin Medical school in Brunswick, Me., in 1849; practised his profession two years in Boston, and in July, 1851, settled in Annisquam (a part of Gloucester), Mass. He was commissioned as JAMES DAVIS. GENEALOGY: DAVIS. 493 surgeon of the 19th Mass. vols., Aug. 22, 1861 ; was promoted to surgeon-in-chief of the 2d division of the 2d army corps, acting as medical director of the corps. On his return from the war he located in Gloucester proper, but in June, 1871, he returned to Annisquam, where be continued to res. until his death, Feb. 9, 1879. He had a large professional practice; always manifested great inter- est in local affairs, and became quite prominent in public life. He held many offices of trust, among which may be mentioned, he represented Gloucester in the legislature in 1869, was for seven years a member of the school board, was one of the board of alder- men four years, and the last year of his life mayor of the city. Mrs. Dyer continues to res. in Annisquam. CHILDREN. 1. Franklin", b. Aug. 29, 1856; was graduated at the Gloucester high school; spent one year at Exeter Phillips academy, and entered Bowdoiu college ; but his health failing, he remained only six months, and d. July 27, 1875. He was a young man of much promise, a uni- versal favorite among his associates, and respected by all who knew him. 2. Edward James^, b. Oct. 29, 1869. 40. Antoinette*, b. Sept. 8, 1829; res. in H.; was several years a teacher ; an accomplished lady. 41. Helen E.", b. Aug. 10, 1832; d. Dec. 30, 1833. 43. Helen E.^ b. Nov. 9, 1834; m. Feb. 24, 1853, David R. Patten, (q. v.) 43. Joanna*, b. Aug. 27, 1837; m. Nov. 8, 1860, Myron W. Wood. (q. V.) 44. Heber J. E.*, b. Nov. 4, 1842 ; enlisted in Co. E, 1st regt. N. H. vols. ; served out his time (three months); re-enlisted in Co. K, 7th regt. N. H. vols. ; was first lieutenant and on the staff of General Hawley ; was wounded at Olustee, Fla., but did not leave the field ; was highly complimented by General Hawley for his bravery ; was also wounded in the arm, and severely in the hip at Fredericksburg. He is now in the employment of the Pacific railroad company ; res. San Francisco, Cal. 45. Herbert J."*, b. June 14, 1844; was engaged for a time in the carpet trade in San Francisco, and later in the same business in New York city; is now engaged in mining iron pyrites, for sulphuric acid ; employs over two hundred men ; is an active, energetic, gen- 494 GENEALOGY : DAVIS. erous business man ; res. Davis Post-office, Franklin county, Mass., the place being named for him.' 46. Jonah Melville^ [29] (Jonathan^, Jonathan^), b. Feb. 23, 1804; m. Henrietta Ordway, of Francestown ; res. Francestown, where he d. July 8, 1846. He was a hatter by trade. CHILD. 1 1. Elizabeth*, m. Rev. Clareudou Saunders; res. Cheyenne City, Wy. Ter. 47. George Hubbard^ [32] (Jonathan-, Jonathan^), b. March 29, 1811. After the death of his father in 1823, he went to New Ips- wich to live with his uncle, Solomon Davis, who was appointed his guardian. Not being interested in farm Hfe, when he was about 16 years of age his uncle ap2:)renticed him to a cabinet-maker in Ashby, Mass., for a term of five years. As an apprentice, he was to receive for what work he did, instruction in cabinet-work, all tools and materials furnished, with his board, one suit of clothes a year, and at the end of his term of service $100 in money. This arrangement, together with the surroundings of his home and shop, became so annoying after some three years had elapsed, that he packed his possessions in a valise, and with a small sura of money in his pocket, he left Ashl)y between two days, and brought up in Boston in the fall of 1830. After working at his ti-ade about three years, he obtained a job in the piano-forte factory of Timothy Gilbert, making keys. He con- tinued in this place and position for about ten years, then purchas- ing an interest in the piano-manufacturing concern of Brown & Hallet, established the firm and business of Hallet, Davis & Co. In ; two years such changes had taken place in the membership of the firm (the title remaining the same), that Mr. Davis was the sole owner of the business, and so continued as long as he lived. This business of piano-forte making Mr. Davis took an active interest in from his first connection with it. It was his de- sire to improve and elevate the style and character both of the interior and exterior of the instrument, and his success is well indi- cated by the number he made, — about twenty-two thousand, — and the favor and esteem with Avhich the piano is held in all parts of our country to-day. Very few concerns in the country can show a larger or more extended sale, of an article of equal cost to the con- sumer, as the result of thirty-four years of business, started from nothing and worked up to a position second to none. GENEALOGY: DAVIS. 495 In all this work lie did not forget God. Early finding Jesus Christ as his Savior, he carried with him the evangelical principles of religion, and used them with the promises of God in his life and the conduct of his business; so much so, that he often spoke of his success, not as of himself, but as of God.* He d. in Boston, Dec. 1, 1879; m. 1, in Boston, Aug. 14, 1834, Charlotte Low, who was b. in Boston, Aug. 17, 1809; d. May 9, 1841; m. 2, in Boston, Oct. 31, 1844, Sarah Cleverly French, who was b. in Boston, July 27, 1825; d. Sept. 1, 1878. Children, all b. in Boston : — 48. George H.S b. Sept. 30, 1836; res. Boston; a dealer in hard-wood lumber, 102 State street; m. 1, June 11, 1861, Maria Louise Bi'own, of New Hartford, Conn., who d. in Boston, July 9, 1876; m. 2, Oct. 8, 1879, Ella Parsons, of Buffalo, N. Y. CHILDREN. 1. Lottie Brown^ b. July 13, 1865; d. July 29, 1876. 2. Gertrude Low^, b. Jan. 13, 1876; d. Aug. 11, 1876. 3. Bessie Dudley^, b. Nov. 10, 1880. 4. George H.a, b. Aug. 20, 1884. 49. Albert LowS b. June 8, 1838 ; d. Dec. 6, 1847. 50. Elizabeth FrenchS b. Nov. 18, 1848 ; m. Feb. 8, 1877, A. D. W. French, of Boston. 51. Edward Windsor*, b. June 10, 1856; m. Jan. 26, 1881, Car- rie Lousie Esbach, of Boston. 53. Horace H.^ [35] (Jonathan-, Jonathan^), b. Nov. 20, 1817 ; went to New Ipswich to live when 8 years old. Spent some five years in New Ipswich and H. in trade, and subsequently for about fifteen years was a traveling wholesale merchant ; afterwards in bounty-land business; m. June 3, 1857, Sarali E., dau. of Asa and Rhoda Maynard, of Marlboro'; res. Salem, Mass. One child : — 53. Fannie M.\ b. Sept. 18, 1872. 54. Charles S.^ [37] (Jonathan', Jonathan^), b. Aug. 28, 1821 ; went to New Ipswich with his mother in 1828; five years later went to Francestown to res. on a farm with John Folansbee, where he remained two years; then spent two years at New Ipswich academy, and four years in the store of Johnson & Clark, at Bank Village, New Ipswich. In March, 1841, he went to East Jaffrey as * This brief slvetch of the life of G. H. Davis is a tribute from his son, G. H. Davis, Jr. 496 GENEALOGY: DAVIS. clerk in the store of P. Upton & Co. ; returning to New Ipswich, he was clerk for Hey wood & Wood ; then after a year in Fitchburg, Mass., in the spring of 1845 he went into business in H. with his brother, James, (q. v.) Two years later returned to New Ipswich, and went into business with Mr. Heywood, and in 1851 went to Boston and associated himself with his brother, George (q, v.), con- tinuing with him for twenty-three years and a half, when he became a member of the firm of Billings, Clapp & Co., manufacturing chem- ists, of Boston, with whom he remained four years, since which time he has been at his farm in Newton Center, Mass., building houses and looking after his real estate. He united with the Congre- gational church in New Ipswich, March 5, 1837; m. 1, Aug. 28, 1845, Betsey D., dau. of Lubin and Lydia (Burton) Rockwood, of Wil- ton, who d. in Boston, April 13, 1857 ; ra. 2, June 14, 1860, Frances O., dau. of Richard and Mary W. Sykes, of Newton ; res. New- ton, Mass. Children: — 55. Henrietta RockwoodS b. Aug. 28, 1846; d. Sept. 10, 1846. 56. Charles Allen^ b. April 7, 1848; was graduated in the medical department of Howard university, District of Columbia, March 1, 1883, and at the Hahnemann medical college, Philadelphia, Penn., April 2, 1884. Entered Philadelphia Lying-in Charity and College of Practical Obstetrics, Oct. 1, 1883, and graduated from the same, April 24, 1884. Began practice of medicine in Washing- ton, D. C, May 4, 1884. 57. Walter Eockwood*, b. Nov. 9, 1849; was graduated from the Newton high school ; is in the flour and grain business in Bos- ton; m. 1, Feb. 1.3, 1873, Nellie E., dau. of Varney C. and Eleanor C. Woodward, of Newton, who d. May 20, 1882; m. 2, Dec. 11, 1884, Lizzie L., dau. of George H. and Mary T. Loring, of Newton. 58. Ida Sabin^ b. Sept. 22, 1866; was graduated from the New- ton high school, June, 1885 ; is now a student in Boston university. 59. Ruth^ (.Jonathan^), b. in New Ipswich in 1774; m. Stej^hen Poor. (q. v.) 60. Solomon^ (Jonathan^), b. in New Ipswich, 1776 ; m. 1, Mary , who d. Jan. 14, 1809, aged 32; m. 2, Esther Allen, who was a sister of the third wife of Jonathan- (q. v.); she d. in 1840; m. 3, Candace Tarbell. With his wife, Mary, he res. a few years in H. at the place marked "29," but he returned to New Ipswich, and settled on the homestead there, where he d. in 1850. Two children by his first wife, who d. young, and three children by his third wife. GENEALOGY: DAVIS. 497 ELIJAH, ABRAHAM, AND ISAAC DAVIS. 1. Elijah^ Davis was b. in Concord, Mass.; m. 1, Hcpzibah ; settled in New Ipswich; came to H., and ros. on place marked "C. Fogg." His first wife, the mother of his children, d. about the year 1790. He m. 2, Hannah Ball, from whom he separated, and soon after returned to New Ipswich, where, it is su})posed, he m. again, and remained until the close of his life. Children: — 2. Hannah-, b. in New Ipswich, April 5, 1773 ; m. Dec. 14, 1791, David Davis, (q. v.) 3. Mary^ b. in New Ipswich, March 3, 1775; d. young. 4. Hepzibah", b. in New Ipswich, May 5, 1777 ; m. David Pierce, of Dublin, now East Harrisville. CHILDREN. 1. Luther^, ra. Harriet Clyde, (q. v.) 2. Meliudas, ra. May 21, 1835, Samuel Burns. 3. Hepzibah-^, m. Juue 27, 1837, William Page. 4. Davids. 5. Lucy D.3, m. Oct. 18, 1836, David Kuight. (q. v.) 6. Mary Anu D.^. 7. Harriet Rebecca^, m. William Clyde, (q. v.) 5. Elijah'-, b. in New Ipswich, June 17, 1799; ra., and settled in Mason. 6. Abigail-, b. in H., July 30, 1782. No record. 7. Polly-, b. in H., Sept. 3, 1789; d. in New Ipswich, at the age of 14. 8. Abraham^ Davis,* brother of the above, was b. in Concord, ! Mass., Nov. 15, 1752; served three years in the army during the Revolutionary war ; m. 1, , before he came to H. ; m. 2, Sept. 4, 1788, Rebecca, dau. of William Williams; m. 3, June 8, 1802, Susanna Williams, a sister of his second wife. The time of his coming to H. is not known, but he was here as early as 1786. He } res. at the place marked " H. Fairfield" several years, but towards j the close of his life he res. with Dea. Aaron Knight; d. Jan. 7, 1846. Children, one by his first marriage and four by his second marriage : — *Itis related of Mr. Davis that he blew up a supply vessel on Lake Champlain, after it had been abandoned by her captain and crew, with the exception of himself and a companion, it having been pursued by an English vosspI. r..ill-;iiMi the tailing timber. By this brave act they prevented the cargo from lailiiiK info Hit^ hands of the enemy, and he was known as " General " Davis tluireafter. 498 GENEALOGY: DAVIS. 9. Jacob^, no record. 10. Abraham-^ [14], b. Jan. 16, 1790. 11. John^, b. July, 1791; went to Vermont; m. 13. Polly^, m. James Blodgett (q. v.); res. in Vermont. 13. Joseph^, went to Massachusetts. 14. Abraham'^ [10] (Abraham^), b. Jan. 16, 1790; m. June 2, 1818, Mary, dau. of Nathan Waitt. (q. v.) After the death of his mother he was bound out to Mr. Wood. He served in the war of 1812-15, and received a land warrant therefor. He was also in the receipt of a pension at the time of his death, as had been the case of his father before him. After his marriage he rem. to Weston, Vt., where his children were b. The family came back to H. in the spring of 1836 ; res. one year in a house owned by Zachariah Davis, one year in a house owned by Dea. Aaron Knight, and two years in a house owned by Lemuel Eaton, after which he purchased the place marked " H. Fairfield," where he remained until 1856, when he rem. to Roxana, Mich., to res. with his son, Jacob S.^ until his death, Jan. 2, 1875. His wife d. in H., Sept. 16, 1852, aged 62. Mr. Davis was an honest, hard- working man, an earnest, active worker in the Baptist church, for which he was willing to make great sacrifices, and Avas much re- spected in town. Children: — 15. An infant^, b. Jan. 12, 1819. 16. Abagail W.^ b. April 27, 1820; m. Feb. 26, 1857, E. Rice; res. Eoxana, Eaton county, Mich. Children, two daughters ; one m. ; both res. with their parents. 17. Rebekah W.^ b. Feb. 10, 1822; m. July 10, 1849, Edwin St. John, who was b. March 29, 1805, in Fabius, N. Y. ; res. Yates, Orleans county, N. Y. Mrs. St. John attended the Literary and Scientific institution in H. ; was six months at the female seminary in Hampton, and also studied Latin a few terms in Yates academy, N.Y. CHILDREN. 1. Maria E.-*, b. July 19, 1851 ; was graduated at Cook academy, Havana, Schuyler county, N. Y., in class of 1875. 2. MiltonS b. March 11, 1855; was graduated at the Michigan Agricultural college, Lansing, Mich., in the class of 1883. 3. Erwin-*, b. Jan. 2, 1859 ; was a member of the class of 1887 in the college where his brother was graduated, and without doubt was graduated. 18. Rev. David A.^ b. Aug. 30, 1824; m. in 1852, Mary Cleve- GENEALOGY: DAVIS. 499 land, of Yates, N. Y. He was a carpenter and school-teaclier in early life; left H. in 1850, and was a colporteur in the West one year; res. for a time in New York ; was ordained as a Baptist min- ister in 1854; res. in Michigan a few years; studied medicine in Cleveland, O., and practised medicine in Michigan and Iowa; rem. to Iowa in 1877 ; later rem. to Forestburgh, Miner county, Dakota. One child, a dau., who is a graduate of the high school of Parma, Mich. ; m., and res. with her parents. 19. Sarah Emeline^, b. Jan. 27, 1827 ; ra. Sept. 20, 1852, A. Jud- son Blood, of Carlton, N. Y. ; a farmer. They rem. in 1867-8 to loka, Jasper county, Mo., where she d., Aug. 22, 1882. 30. Dr. Jacob S.^ b. Aug. 16, 1829; went West in the spring of 1852. In the spring of 1853 went into the fish business on Washington island, at mouth of Green bay ; rem. to Roxana, Eaton county, Mich., in the fall of 1855, where he purchased a farm, and. continues to res.; m. Jan. 8, 1857, Kate, dau. of Jesse Austin, of East Highgate, Vt., who was b. July 3, 1831 ; was elected school inspec- tor in 1857; in 1861 was elected justice of the peace, and has been in town office most of the time since 1857. He began the study of medicine in 1863, and has practised as a homoeopathic physician since 1867. Four children, three sons and one dau. The eldest son entered Olivet college at the age of 21. 21. Mary Elizabeth, b. Jan. 27, 1883; d. April 14, 1835. The five children of Abraham and Mary Davis, who grew up to manhood and womanhood, were students at the Literary and Scien- tific institution in H., and became members of the Baptist church. 22. Isaac^ Davis, twin brother of Abraham, b. in Concord, Mass., Nov. 15, 1752; served three years in the army during the Revolutionary war ; ra. June 12, 1785, Rachel, dau. of Asa Adams (q. v.), who was b. in New Ipswich,* Dec. 24, 1760. They settled at place marked "R. Goodhue," where he d., Aug. 17, 1820. Mrs. Davis d. Oct. 17, 1845. Children : — 23. Isaac^ [31], b. Feb. 18, 1786. 24. Lydia^, b. Aug. 19, 1788; m. Oct. 18, 1821, Eben Russell, (q. V.) 25. Hannah^ b. Oct. 29, 1790 ; d. Aug. 7, 1803. 26. Betsey M.^ b. Nov. 10, 1792; d. April 22, 1872; ui. Oct. 19, 1819, Jonas Adams, who d. June 14, 1861. * This is in accordance with the information furnished by the familj-. If correct, we probably made a mistake in saying that Asa Adams came from Shirley, Mass. 500 genealogy: davis. ' 27. Anna-, b. Oct. 5, 1794; 1. Oct. 17, 1842; ra. March 10, 1818, Josiah Richardson; settled in Weston, Vt. ; rem. to Ohio about the year 1833. 28. Rachel M.^, b. Nov. 12, 1796; d. June 29, 1876; m. Sept. 1. 1824, Artemas Richardson; settled in Weston, Vt. 29. Zachariah^ [45], b. June 3, 1810. 30. Hannah-, b. Feb. 9, 1805; res. in H. 31. Isaac'^ [23] (Isaac^), b. Feb. 18, 1786 ; d. Dec. 8, 1874; m. 1, March 2, 1813, Hannah Sargent, who d. March 16, 1815 ; m. 2, Aug. 7, 1816, Mary Piper, who d. June 4, 1853; res. in Weston, Vt. Children, one by first wife and twelve by second wife : — 32. Harriet^ b. in H., Sept. 27, 1814. 33. Isaac^ b. April 13, 1818; a farmer; res. Landgrove, Vt. ; m. April 17, 1859, Louisa M. Farnum. 34. Nahura P.^, b. Jan. 5, 1820 ; a farmer; m. three times. 35. Harriet^, b. Nov. 28, 1822; d. July 27, 1826. 36. Hiram^, b. Dec. 2, 1823; a carpenter; was a soldier in the Civil war, being the first bugler in his regiment; was run over in the battle of Gettysburg, and carried off the field helpless ; m. Han- nah Allen. 3t. Hannah S.«, b. July 11, 1825; ra. 1, March 3, 1850, Hiram G. ; m. 2, March 8, 1882, J. H. Bolster. 38. Thomas P.^, b. Jan. 29, 1828 ; d. April 9, 1882. 39. John G.^ b. March 13, 1831 ; a carpenter; m. three times. 40. Horace^, b. Aug. 23, 1833 ; d. March 1, 1835. 41. Mary E.^ b. Aug. 16, 1835. 42. Rachel M.^, b. Sept. 13, 1837. 43. Betsey A.'*, b. Nov. 15, 1839; d. Feb. 18, 1843. 44. Hymeneus^, b. July 24, 1843 ; was a truckman-soldier under Butler. 45. Zachariah^ [29] (Isaac^), b. June 3, 1810 ; d. April 20, 1849; was killed by an accident in taking down a barn. He settled first on the homestead, which he sold to Mr. Goodhue, and later res. at place marked "Lee"; ra. Susan Twiss.* Children: — 46. Plarriet M.^, m. John McCoy ; res. Peterboi-o'. 47. Rachel R.^, m. Albert Wilkins; res. Peterboro'. CHILDREN. George A.*. Harriet A.*. John M.*. Auna W.*. * Mrs. Davis m. 2, Sept. 8, 1853, John Leathers, of Peterboro', by whom she had two children. Her present res. is Peterboro'. Mr. Leathers was a soldier in the Civil war; d. in the service. genealogy: DAVIS. 501 48. Mary J.^ ni. Charles Ya'-num ; res. Peterboro'. One child, Charles A.". " 49. James M.^ d. in infancy. 50. Anna A.^ ra. John Bryant; res. Athol, Mass. Children, Stilman D.** and Oren WA THADDEUS DAVIS. 1. Thaddeus^ Davis came from Munsonville to H. about the be- ginning of the present century; res. on the "Jack lot," No. 40. He once owned most of what is now MunsonA'ille, and d. soon after coming here. His widow survived him several years. One son, — 3. John Talcott'-, m. 1, Mary, dau, of Jonathan and Lois (Knight) Pollard (q. v.) ; m. 2, Lydia (Pollard) Andrews, a sister of his first wife ; res. Union, N. Y. ASA, SETH, JOSHUA, AND BETSEY DAVIS. I. Asa^ Davis came from Rutland, Mass., his entire earthly pos- sessions being a bundle that he carried and an axe. He boarded with Samuel Gates for a year. He began to clear a farm on the side of Bald mountain, and built a log house (No. 104). He sold this place about the year 1795, and purchased of Phineas Ames the place marked on map " G. Hay ward " ;* m. 1, Dorcas Wheeler, of Rutland, who d. July 2, 1803, aged 37; m. 2, Sept. 1804, Lydia Laughton, of Dummerston, Vt., who d. Nov. 4, 1842, aged 67. He d. Jan. 15, 1852, aged 88 years 7 months. Children : — 3. Peter-^ [11], b. Jan. 15, 1787. 3. Betsey^ b. Jan. 31, 1791 ; m. Joshua Woods, (q. v.) 4. Lydia Lawrence-^, b. July 9, 1805; m. May 25, 1830, Samuel Barber, (q. v.) 5. Asa^ [18], b. Oct. 7, 1806. 6. Susanna Gates^, b. April 20, 1808 ; m. Rodney Goodhue. (({. v.) 7. John Laughton'^ [21], b. Jan. 26, 1810. 8. Dorcas Almira-, b. March 3, 1813 ; ra. John W. Barber, (q. v.) 9. Sarah", b. Dec. 21, 1814; m. Leonard Sawyer, (q. v.) 10. George-^ [24], b. Aug. 4, 1816. II. Peter^ [2] (Asa^), b. Jan. 15, 1787; m. Jan. 28, 1817, Abi- gail, dau. of Maj. William Brooks (q. v.), who was b. Nov. 1, 1798. * After lie sokl this place lie res. a few years with his dau., Mrs. Lydia L. Barber, but spent the last years of his lite and d. at the home of his dau., Mrs. Susanna G . Goodhue. 502 GENEALOGY: DAVIS. Following the example of his father, he sought a home in the wilder- ness. With several other young men from H., he went to Unadilla, Otsego county, N. Y., and purchased some wild land, and began a clearing. He returned with Ephraim Smith. They were both m. the same day, and the two families started for their new home to- gether. They had two yoke of oxen and a horse, carrying with them their household goods on a large sled they had built for the purpose. The men started first. Major Brooks, with his horses and sleigh, following with Mrs, Davis and Mrs, Smith. He overtook the young men at the foot of the Green mountains. The women were transferred to the sled with their husbands, and Major Brooks returned to his home in H. It took them eleven days to reach their new home, where they began housekeeping in the same log house, their farms adjoining; but Mr, Davis soon put up for himself a frame house, the first one in " Hampshire hollow," In it he and his wife continued to res, until the close of their lives, and it is now in the possession of their dau,, Mary. He d, June 13, 1864; his wife d, March 30, 1871, Children :— 13. Cynthia L,^, b, Nov, 22, 1817 ; d, Nov.. 10, 1883 ; m, George Clark, of Massachusetts ; a ship-carpenter ; d. 13. Lydia D.^ b. Aug. 18, 1819; d. March 17, 1871 ; m. George Pond, of Unadilla; a farmer; d. 14. Mary A.^, b, Feb, 14, 1822 ; m. 1, Edward Lothrop, of Una- dilla ; a farmer, who d, ; m, 2, William Wyman, of Otsego ; a farmer. They res. on the homestead in Unadilla. 15. Sylvia E.^, b. Oct, 27, 1823; m, Wyman Ferris, a mechanic, of Unadilla. 16. AbagaiP, b, Aug, 7, 1825 ; m. David Wait, a butter-buyer, of Otsego ; res. Otsego, CHILDREN. 1. Stephen*, m. ; one child, Willie^ 2. Sylvia*, m. Latham. Twins, Elbert^ and Delbert^, 3. Charlie*, m. ; one child, Frankie^, 4. Carrie*, m, Thomas Southard, of Otsego, 17. Wheeler^, b, April 14, 1827; ra, Rhoda Carr, of Unadilla. He is a farmer; res, in St, Lawrence county, N. Y, 18. Asa'^ [5] (Asa^), b. Oct. 7, 1806 ; m, Dec, 15, 1881, Permelia, dau. of John Washburn, (q, v.) He spent the first year after he was 21 in stone-work ; during the next two years he built ten miles of the Forest road. In 1833 he purchased the Bradford mills, GENEALOGY: 'kiVB§. .?^ u-iX'^-.y' 503 wliich he carried on six years; res. i)lace marked "A. E. Nutting." In 1839 rem. to Peterboro', whei'e he was engaged in the mill busi- ness until 1848. His mill was one of the best establishments of the kind in the state. From 1848 until 1878 he was engaged in trade in Peterboro', carrying on a large country store. He has also car- ried on a large business in quarrying stone. He built one mile (section 22) of the Manchester & Keene railroad in 1878, taking out between eight and nine thousand yards of solid rock. The deepest part was twenty-four feet. He built a double-arch stone bridge over the Contoocook river, in the year 1883. He was leader of the church choir about thirty years, and teacher in the Sunday school about the same length of time. He was representative in 1854, has been one of the board of selectmen in Peterboro' six years, overseer of the poor eight years, road agent nine years, besides holding other minor offices. He has always been highly respected as a man of the strictest integrity. The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Davis was celebrated by their friends, Dec. 15, 1881. Children: — 19. Adelia A.^, b. in H., Oct. 19, 1832; was for many years employed in her father's store, and since 1878 has been a partner with her brother in business in the same place. 20. Anna M.^, b. in H., Dec. 14, 1833; d. in Peterboro', Dec. 31, 1885. 31. Wilbur E.3, b. in H., March 7, 1838; m. Aug. 19, 1864, Ann E. Carson, of Chicopee, Mass. ; was for many years employed in his father's store, and since 1878 has been a partner with his sis- ,i ter in business in the same place ; was elected one of the board of M selectmen in Peterboro' in 1880 and 1881; resigned in 1881 to ac- [| cept the office of postmaster, which position he held from Dec. 16, 1881, until Jan. 16, 1886 ; was elected supervisor in 1886.* CHILDREN. 1. Marion Carson*, b. Aug. 26, 1875. 2. Charles WashburnS b. Oct. 7, 1876. 33. Charlie Freddie^ b. in Peterboro', April 10, 1850; d. Sept. 13, 1853. 33. John Laughton- [7] (Asa^), b. Jan. 26, 1810 ; rem. to Keene in 1836, where he was engaged in farming several years; later was * He has lately rem. to Torrington, Conn., and connected himself with the Turner & SeymouT Manufacturing Co. 504 GENEALOGY: DAVIS. a c:ir inspector, employed by the Cheshire railroad company; m. May 10, 1848, Emma W. Harwood, of Claremont. CHILD. 1. Emma E.s, b. Sept. 24, 1849 ; m. March 21, 1876, Edwiu M. White ; a photographer; res. Keene. 34. George- [10] (Asa^), b. Aug. 4, 1816; m. 1, Sarah Pierce, of Peterboro', who d. May 13, 1842; m. 2, Dec. 29, 1842, Julia Ann, dau. of Jeremiah Greenwood, of Peterboro' ; res. at place marked "A. E. Nutting" ; was captain of a military company two years; rem. to Kecne in 1844, to Stoddard in 1867, and to Harrisville in 1876. He has held many offices of trust in Harrisville: was a mem- ber of the board of selectmen two years, supervisor one year, town clerk and town treasurer seven years, and representative for the years 1885 and 1887. Has been a farmer, miller, carpenter, clerk in a grocery store, and pedler; is at the present time a hotel and board- ing-house keeper. CHILD. 1. Sarah L.s, b. Aug. 2, 1841; d. Feb. 27, 1857. 25. Seth^ Davis, brother of Asa\ m. Oct. 7, 1792, Rebecca, dau. of Capt. John Cummings (q. v.) ; res. at place marked " R, Emerson." Children : — 26. Polly-, b. Nov. 3, 1793. 27. Seth\ b. Sept. 9, 1795. 28. Joshua^ Davis, brother of the above, was b. in Rutland, Mass. ; came to H. when 11 years old; m. March 22, 1808, Sally, dau. of Jonathan and Sally (Hayward) Lee ; was a shoemaker. He built the house in the village marked "B. Goodhue," and the house marked "Mrs. M. Robb," for a shop; later res. at place marked "J. Davis," near the depot; d. Aug. 2, 1864, aged 84. Children : — 29. Sallys b. Nov. 9, 1808; ra. 1, Sept. 15, 1832, William Tay- lor (q. v.); m. 2, July 24, 1869, Aaron Rowell, of Boston. 30. Henry Lee^ b. Sept. 2, 1810; d. Sept. 25, 1840. 31. Ferdinand Hayward^, b. Sept. 2, 1812. 32. Sybil Augusta-^ b. July 22, 1814. 33. Horace White^ b. March 25, 1822. 34. Jonathan Augustus-, b. May 31, 1824; ra. Burgess; res. Cambridge, Mass. He d. One child, a dau.^, m, 35. Betsey^ Davis, sister of Joshua^, b. in Rutland, Mass., Nov. 15, 1780; d. May 7, 1830; m. June 13, 1799, Obadiah Hall. (q. v.) GENEALOGY : DAVIS. 505 OLIVER, DAVID, AND JONAS DAVIS. Eleazar^ Davis came to this country from England about the year 1730, and settled in Harvard, Mass.; m. Sarah , He served in the French and Indian war, and suffered many liardships in getting to his home after he was discharged. Oliver- (Eleazar^) was present at tlie battle of Bunker hill; m. Lydia Wood ;* res. Harvard, Mass. Three of their sons, as named above, settled in H. 1. Oliver^ (Oliver-, Eleazar^), b. in Harvard, May 12, 1767 ; m. 1, in 1790, Sally Pollard, of Harvard (or Leominster), Mass.; m. 2, Nov. 21, 1804, Kelief Heath, of H. With his first wife and their two older children he came from Harvard to H. in Feb. 1794, and settled on the place marked "D. Davis," where the family remained until 1822, when they rem. to Acworth, where he res. until the close of his life; d. in 1851. Children, all but the oldest two b. in H. : — 3. Sally'', m. Joshua Greenwood ; res. in Dublin. ^ CHILDREN. 1. Sarahs, rn. William Dickinson; res. in Keene, where she d. 2. Charles^, m. Adaliue McGilvary. 3. Curtis^, res. in Woburu, Mass. 4. HenryS, res. in Boston. 5. Monroe^ res. in San Fraucisco. 3. Lydia'', m. 1, Jonathan Sleeper; m. 2, Edward Savage; res. in Unity and Acworth. 4. Lucy*, ra. Benjamin Winship. (q. v.) 5. Betsey*, m. Ruel Richardson ; res. in Peterboro'. CHILDREN. 1. Lydia J.^. 2. Charles R.^, d. 3. Betsey", d. 4. Eliza^. 5. Nancy", d. G. Emelines. 7. Joshua^, ra. Almeda L. Ballard, (q. v.) 6. John*, m. Catharine E. Houghton, of Peterboro' ; res. Acworth. CHILDREN. 1. Charles J.'', res. with his father. 2. Nancy", d. 3. Henry", d. 4. Josephine", d. 1. Lucinda*, d. young. 8. Lucinda'', m. 1, George Clark ; one son, John'' ; res. in Ches- ter, Vt. ; ra. 2, Benjamin Fletcher ; res. Nashua. * A sister of Salmon Wood. 506 genealogy: davis. CHLLDREN. 1. Mary E. 5. 2. Lydia^. 3. Beniamin^, was mayor of Nashua two terms.* 4. Cooledge^. 5. Lucius C.^. 6. Joseph^ d. 7. Lucinda^ 9. Levi^ ra. Susan Parsons, of Swanzey ; res. Acwortli. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah T.^. 2. Josephine'^, d. young. 10. Thomas J.'* ; m. 1, Calista Newton ; m. 2, Polly (Davis) Washburn ; res. Acworth. CHILDREN, BY FIRST WIFE. 1. Jacob N.5. 2. Hubbard L.''. 3. Maranda C.^, d. young. 11. Oliver^ m. Elizabeth Moore, of Lempster ; res. Lempster. CHILDREN. 1. Henry J.5,d. 2. George E.^. 3. Jefferson T.^. 4. Charles B.^. 5. Lucy^, d. 6. WilliaraS, d. 7. Benjamin F.^ 8. Lizzie^. 13. Nancy^ m. 1, John Adams; res. in New York. One child, Roanie C.^; m. 2, Eldad Butler; res. Manchester. Two children, Emogene^ and Josephine^. 13. Joseph^ b. Jan. 14, 1813. When 16 years of age he was let out to work for Dr. Stephen Carlton, of Acworth, where he re- mained two years. The next three years were spent with Hon. Amos Perkins, of Unity. The influence of these two men was helpful to him, and by them he was stimulated to procure a better education than had been afforded to him during his minority. He attended the academy at Cavendish, Vt., then under the charge of Mr. (now Rev. Dr.) A. A. Miner, one term ; subsequently he was a stu- dent at the Literary and Scientific institution at H. six terras, and for over thirty years taught school from six to eight months each year in H., Milford, Wilton, Greenfield, Orange, Mass., Lincoln, Mass., and other places, having under his charge at different times from fifteen hundred to two thousand pupils. About the year 1840 he settled in H., and opened a store, which he carried on some ten years in connection with his work as a teacher. Since 1850 be has been to a certain extent engaged in agricultural pursuits. He has been town clerk eleven years, chairman of the "board of selectmen three years, town treasurer and a member of the superintending * From the authority at hand it is impossible to say wliether it was tliis man or his father wlio was mayor of Nashua. ^^.^^/^zJcJ {Jv liis t'lmiilv. She was the widow of Joseph Knig-ht, who was a brother of the Knight l)r()th( is who settled in H. She survived her second husband, and about the yv.w l>4i; icni. to Michigan, where she d. at a ripe old age, at the liome of her son, Benjamin Knight. t Tlie family say 1818, but Mrs. Todd was a near neighbor, her father and the second Mrs. Emerson were old friends, her brother Stephen went with the family, and her authority is 1810 It is possible that he made his tirst iourney to Ohio in the early part >is, imcl his tinal iouvnev in the fall, as Tinmlhv Kiiicis,.ri's famih >q. v.) sc-iii IM ha\c Ihr exact ihiies, and \hi'\ |.|-( il iahU' wmt Inuclhci'. A sli-uu- r\ idence in thi- ilirccliMn is tlu' fai-t that neither ol tlir tw^ cnu-ius wa- 1a.\r,l li.r ivai estate in Isis, iMit s;i,,ii)-,, II wa- in i-lT; Alx-l \\iiisliii) als,. was taxed Icr alnuil llie -ame real eMute in Is]- ihal -l-iiii. il li\- liniersoii was in ls|7. W hen llie-e lamiln- i-.iu. l.. Ohio, they went, as tlie (aistcui'i was in lliose da\s. willi their ..wn team-. eari\in- Iheir household gouils with them and their piovisiuns. .Jaeoli Kmers.in Idrgol an (i\ enful of brown-bread, which had been prepared for the journey, and it was found by Sampson Tutfle when he took possession of the house. The bread must have been sadly missed by those hungry children. t This is the testimony of a granddaughter; another authority, unknown Xo me, is that he d.. Jan. -24, 1843. 556 GENEALOGY : EMERSON. has four sons and four daughters. Lib. A.^ res. in Keene, O., with her grandmother. They are the only members of the family left in the state. 23. Enos', b. April 21, 1803; d. March 10, 186-2; m. Nov. 24, 1828, Eliza Bassett, of Roxbury, N. H.;* res. Keene, O. CHILDREN. 1. William Bassett^ b. Oct. 6, 1829; d. in Linn county, Kan., Dec. 1869; m. March 29, 1855, Josephine Adams, who Avas b. in Dublin, N. H., Nov. 16, 1834. Children: (1), Ida", b. Jan. 5, 1856; m. Lewis Herman. Children: (a), Arvilla Mayi", b. Jan. 5, 1882. (/>), Jose- phinel^ b. Jan. 9, 1884. (o), Charles Lewisi% b. Aug. 15, 1886. (2), Ellen", b. Jan. 4, 1858. (3), Lura», b. Oct. 5, 1859; d. (4), Reo Lester", b. Sept. 1862. (5), Mary", b. Dec. 30, 1864. 2. Elizabeth Stowe% b. May 15, 1831; m. Reo W. Adams; res. Quasque- ton, la. Children: (1), Abbie", b. Oct. 20, 1856; m. Baker. Children : (a), Shermani\ b. June 10, 1876. (6), Idai", b. Sept. 23, 1877. (c), Irenei^ b. Nov. 10, 1879. (d), Blanche^", b. Nov. 5, 1886. (2), Frank", b. July 17, 1858. Child : Maroi', b. Dec. 8, 1883. (3), Irene", b. March 15, 1859; m. J. J. Plank. Child: Enos"', b. Jan. 22, 1886. (4), Maro", b. Feb. 5, 1861. (5), Lura", b. March 29, 1863. (6 and 7), Caudace" and twin, b. June 10, 1866; Candace m. Monson. Child: Maud'", b. Sept. 13, 1887. (8), May", b. Oct. 10, 1808. (9), Infant", b. Feb. 8, 1872. 3. Emily Amanda^ b. May, 1833 ; d. June, 1844. 4. Lester Post", b. Feb. 1835; d. at Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 21, 1862; was in the border war in Kansas ; w\as orderly sergeant in Co. C, 51st regt. O. V. I. ; was a true soldier. 5. CyrusS b. Jan. 9, 1837 ; d. April 15, 1839. 6. ScAvall Spauldings, ^^ Aug. 22, 1838 ; d. Feb. 1883 ; was a member of Co. C, 51st regt. O. V. I. ; was away from home less than a year, but never fully recovered from the illness caused by exposure in the ser- vice; m. in 1867, Lizzie Walsh; rem. to Lyon county, Kan., in 1871, where the family res.; Mrs. Enos Emerson res. with them. Cliildren : (1), William", b. 1868. (2), Thayer", b. 1870. 7. Joseph J.^t b. June 24, 1840; m. in 1809, Elizabeth ; res. in Esk- * Her gi'iiiiflt';itli(>r, snimiel Bassett, was ■wounded at Bunker hill. Her grand- mother was ;\I;iiili:i r.ililiiig. They both were buried in Keene, N. H. t He was ii iihimIk 1 (if Co. I, 97th regt. O. V. I., and served almost three years. He lost his voice in 1 >( icniber, 1862. At the battle of Missionary ridge, at the begin- ning of that terrible charge, the color-bearer fell; Emerson dropped his musket, caught up the colors, and led on. In the excitement his voice was restored, and he shouted, — "To the top of the mountain, boys!" He continued to carry the colors through many battles, until he was taken prisoner at the battle of Franklin, Tenn. He spent tlie "winter at Andersonville. After he was exchanged lie was on board the stciinier Sii/tiiiiii wli(!n it blew up about seven miles above Menipliis, on the Missis- siiipi river. Hunilrcds of brave men perished, but he escaped and diilted down to JMeniphis. In It^S") the Confederate soldiers, who captured him and his tlag, returned the Hag to its former owner. It is " badlj' used up," many clippings having been taken from it. GENEALOGY: EMERSON. 557 ridge, Waubaunsee county, Kan. diildrcii: Hello''. Jaboz Oscar'', Harvey^, Josephine'^ Edith''. 8. Benjamin", b. June ;?, 1842 ; was a inend)er of Co. G, 122d regt. O. V. 1. He was on his wiiy lionie on a sick fniiough. At AVheeling,W. Va., he had an uncle, with whom he stopped. His motlier was sent for ; she was with him three days, when he d., Feb. l.'J. 18(i;5. 9. Lura A.^ b. June 80, 1844; d. Dec. 28, 1851. 10. Rev. Oscar Adams% b. Oct. 7, 1846. At the age of 15 his father d.; two brothers were in the army, and two more soon followed. The farm was sold for debt, but they managed to retain and finally to redeem forty acres. With the aid of liis younger brother and liis invalid soldier-brother, he was able to carry on the farm and keep the family together. He spent one term at an academy, and at- tended tlie district scliool, as he could, in connection witli the farm-work, and at the age of 20 taught ins first school. He en- tered the preparatory department of the Ohio AVesleyan universit y in the spring of 1868; was graduated at Scio college. Har- rison county, O., in June, 1874. He had at that time spent two years in Kansas, to which state lie drove a two-horse team in tlu; summer of 1871. He tauglit school twelve months in Kansas, and spent six months in the Kansas State Normal school ; he soon entered tlie ministry of the Methodist Episcopal churcli, and has been ac- tively engaged in that work for the past fourteen years. He lias had charges most of the time in the mountain district of Pennsyl- vania, and has been eminently successful in building ui) new churches and reviving old ones. His present charge is in the citj- of Pittsburgh, Penn. ; m. Nov. 27, 1877, Carrie F. Boucher, of Ligonier, Westmoreland countj-, Penn. Children : (1), E. Blanche'', b. Nov. 21, 1878. (2), Charles Oscar", b. Feb. 24, 1881. (8), Hiram B.'-', b. April 10, 1883; d. at the age of 5 weeks. (4), How- ard Bassett«, b. Nov. 20, 1884. (5), Joseph Brown'', b. March 2:5, 1887. 11. Rev. Charles C.^, b. Sept. 23, 1849. His experience has been similar to that of his brother. He is a minister in the Methodist Episcopal church ; was a memlier of Kentucky conference two years ; I'cs. Rural Valley, Armstrong county, Penn. ; m. Aug. 25, 1874, Cath- erine M. Conrad. Children : (1), Oscar B.'', b. Aug. 23, 1875. (2), Carrie E.'', b. Oct. 10, 1877. (3), John Conrad", b. May 28, 1880. (4), Eliza Bassett'-', b. Dec. 1882. (5), Charles^, b. Sept. 4, 1887.* 24,. Katlierine Eaton^ b. Dec. 23, 1805; d. Feb. 18, 1846; m. William Grimes, * The eight children of Enos Emerson who grew up were all school-teiichers, and all the married ones chose teachers for their partners. WiUiani Bassett was about to enter upon his third term of office as surveyor of Jjinn county, Kan., when he d. Sewall, Joseph, Benjamin, Oscar, and Charles united with the Metho^V-(?* ??.\\A^ ■«. ?. VVV^><, «.V»0>V^»> \),t>Si4. GENEALOGY: EMEHSON. 561 6. Edmuud', b. Feb. IG, 1812; d. Fob. 17, 1831. 7. Laura", b. in H., April 14, 1814; d. June 14, 1848; m. June 2C,, 183(5, Ebenezer McCurdj^; settled in Oliio. Children: (1), Anna E.'*, b. May 7, 1837; m. Dr. T. A. Lucas; res. Jonesboro', Grant county, Ind. Cliild: Clayton-1, m. (2), Jane L.», b. Oct. 24, 1839 ; ni. Carl Tufford, a cai'peuter; res. New Comerstown, O. Children: (a), Oscar A. '^, m. Emma Jennings. (6), Lanra^, m. Frank Wilgns; two children. (c), Anna Cora'', m. Charles Singhans. Child: Floral', (d). Icla Flora^, ra. George Miskimen; res. Plainfiold. Child: Coral". (3), Charles E.^ b. July 9, 1841; d. Jan. 20, 18r)3. (4), Timothy E.*. b. March 2, 184(1; ni. Kate ; res. at Ilazelton, la. ; was a soldier in the Civil war; was wounded; is a successful far- mer. Child : Inez''. 8 Kev. Caleb', b. in H., July 18, 181(5; d. Aug. 10, 1880; m. Aug. 14, 184!), Louisa Freeman. He was graduated at Denison university, Gran- ville, 0., and became a Baptist minister; was settled in Ohio, Buda, 111., and Moorhead, Minn , where he d. Children: (1), Clara B.*, b. Feb. 23, 1851; d. Feb. 16, 1852. (2), Cora L.*, b. May 12, 1852; d. July 18, 1852. (3), Carrie D.*, m. F. A. Elder; res. in Moorhead, Minn. ; four or live children. (4), Mira V.*, d. (5), Otis B. B.^ 9. Otis", b July 15, 1820; d. Oct. 21, 1841. 10. Francis M.", b. July 13, 1825; d. April 3, 1884; a farmer; settled in Ohio; rem. in 1857 to Iowa; m. Nov. 1847, Susan Hunt. Children: (1), Mary E.*, b. Jan. 1, 1849; m. Lewis ; res. Osceola, Clarke county, la. One son, John''. (2), Timothy C.**, m. Kate ; res. near Aftou, Union county, la. ; is a farmer and school-teacher. Child: Roy". (3), Dr. Francis G.^ m. Florence Durham; res. Wel- lington, Kan.; is a physician. (4), 0. Baltzer^ a successful shoe and clothing dealer; res. Afton, Union county, la. (5), Ella M.^ (6), Luties. RICHARD EMERSON. llicharcP Emerson, and his wife, Racliel Ayres, res, in Haverhill, Mass They had thirteen children, who all lived until the youngest was 32 years of age. Moses- (Richard^) m, Abigail, dan. of Moses and Comfort (Buffum) Allen, of Richmond; res. in Stoddard and Richmond. Had eleven children. 1. Richard^ (Moses-, Richard^), b. in Stoddard, July 5, 1806 ; m. March 31, 1835, Hannah Ayres Warren,* of Dublin, who was a * Mrs. Emerson, b. .Jan. Vi, 1S1>, was one of a family of eleven children. .She was the dan. of John and Mary (Gilclircst) Warren. Her grandfather, Daniel \\ arren, was b. in Westboro', Mass. ; ni. Abigail Drury, of Shrewsburj , Mass.; was at the bat- tle of Bunker hill; res. in I'eterboro' and Dublin; eight children. Her maternal 562 GENEALOGY; EMERSON. tailoress, and for a few years went from house to house to work, as was the custom then, remaining until the needed clothes were fin- ished. Subsequently she had a shop in the village. After her mar- riage she continued the business at her home. The early life of Mr. Emerson was one of great hardship. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812-14, and during his term of service the entire support of the family fell upon the wife, who was a noted weaver. At the age of 9 years he went to live with Capt. Alexander Robbe, of Peterboro', where his opportunities for culture were limited. A few weeks of schooling each year, with his board and clothing, was all that he received for his labor. After remain- ing with Mr. Eobbe ten years he went to Medford, Mass., spending about five years in that town and in South Reading. These years were spent in work and study ; being thoroughly in earnest, he neg- lected no opportunity for intellectual improvement. While living in the vicinity of Boston he became acquainted with Rev. Hosea Ballon, under whose influence he imbibed his religious ideas, that ever after remained unchanged, and he treasured during life the kindly words of instruction he received from Mr. Ballou. In 1830 he returned to New Hampshire, and taught school seven- teen winters in Hancock and the adjoining towns. He came to Hancock in 1831, and in 1833 purchased a small farm near the vil- lage, of Dr. Jonas Hutchinson, where he remained during the rest of his life. At the age of 28 years he learned the trade of a shoe- maker. This and his farm, together with his school-teaching, fur- nished him with ample employment. He spent much time and took great pleasure in fruit culture. The temperance cause always found in him an earnest advocate. He was one of the eai-liest and most interested workers in the anti-slavery movement, being one of the first to unite with the party styled " Independent Democrats." He was spared to be able to say, " I 've lived to see the slave set free and have a chance for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and I thank God for it." He was a good husband, a kind father, and an honest and upright man ; ever zealous and outspoken, never staying his words for the sake of public approval, yet no man ever cherished srcat-grundfatlier, William Gilclirest, was b. in Glasgow, Scot., in 1711 ; went to Ire- land iind came to the United States in 1780; m. Elizabeth White, of Ii-eland; eleven childieii. Her .irraiidtather, Iticlianl Cilclii-est, I), in Liiiieiilmrgli, .'Mass., was also at the battle (il I'.uiiker hill, and atlerwanis out in an excursion on Noddle island and Hog island, under (ieneral I'utnani. He carried a conxrade, William Green, in a fainting and almost expiring condition, on his back from Bunker hill to Medford. He had three wives : Mary Swan, Alargaret Moore, and Clara Gregg; ten children. GENEALCXiY : KMKKSON; EN(iLISH; ESTA15H00KS. 563 kindlier feelings than he towards his friends and neighbors. He was for several years a member of tlie superintending committee of schools, and to the last retained a lively interest in all that apper- tained to the welfare of the community. He d. March 14, 1881. Deatli came with but little warning, yet he was ready to trust all with the Father, saying, "It is all right." Mrs. Elmerson continues to res. in the home where they commenced housekeeping in 1835. Child: — 2. P'rances Louisa^ b, May 20, 1839; m. Oct. 25, 1860, George A. Hamilton, of Dublin, who was b. March 5, 1836; a book-keeper. CUILDREX. 1. Martha Jaue^ b. in H., Fel). 27, 18(:2. 2. Anue Emei'son^, b. in Peterboro', Feb. 7, 1875. ENGLISH. Thomas^ English was one of the early settlers. (See pp. 68 and •235.) He m. Nancy, dau. of Dea. William Moor, of Bedford. He had " financial " troubles in Antrim, which caused him to leave town, although matters were adjusted by hi's father-in-law, who was much respected. (See History of Antrim.) Mr. Cochran gives the names of six CHILDREX. 1. Jenny-, b. in Bedford, April 12, 1771. 2. James-, b. in Bedford, Sept. 16, 1773. 3. William-^ b. in Bedford, Jan. 29, 177(5. 4. Elizabeth-, b. in H., June G, 1778. 5. Sarah'-, b. in Antrim, 1781. 6. Andrew Jack-, b in Antrim, April 21, 1783. ESTABROOKS. 1. JoeP Estabrooks was in town as early as 1800; res. at place mnrked "C. R. Estabrooks" ; m. Dec. 22, 1812, Mrs. Sarah (Brooks) Taylor, who d. June 10, 1859, aged 80. Children : — 2. Joel Dexter-, b. Oct. 6, 1813. 3. Cyrus R.2, b. Aug. 25, 1815; m. 1, Dec. 19, 1844, Eliza, dau. of Abel Sawyer (q. v.), who d. Jan. 26, 1848; m. 2, Nov. 15, 1861, Orrissa A., dau. of Capt. Isaac White, of Nelson, a lineal descendant 564 GENEALOGY; ESTABROOKS. of Peregrine White, who was b. on board the Mayflower; res. place marked " C. R. Estabrooks." CHILD. 1. Flora MabeP, b. Nov. 16, 1864. 4:. Hosea^ Estabrooks, brother of the above, was b. in Westford, Mass., near the head of Long-so ught-f or pond, Aug. 27, 1779. He was a blacksmith, and came to H. as early as 1802; m. March 22, 1810, Mary Moors, who was then living in the family of Oliver Lawrence; settled first near Norway pond, afterwards went to live with Mr. Lawrence, and in 1818 purchased a piece of land in the eastern part of the town, and built a house marked " S. Matthews," where he continued to live the rest of his life; d. Dec. 25, 1859; his wife, b. Aug. 27, 1786, d. Nov. 18, 1844. Children: — 5. Lawrence^,* b. July 28, 1810 ; m. 1, Nov. 20, 1832, Lucy Gil- son ; m. 2, Feb. 15, 1838, Elizabeth, dan. of Benjamin Winship. At the age of 14 he went to Petei'boro', and woi-ked in the Union factory some seven years, then in Lowell and other places five years; returned to H. and purchased a part of the Moody Lakin place; later rem. to Dunstable, Mass., where he now res. CHILDREN. 1. Edwiu^, m. Emma Swallow; au engineer on Boston & Lowell railroatl. 2. One dan. 3, m. E. O. Fifield, of Tyugsboro'. 3. Ellis L. 3, a musician; m. 4. One dau.3, res. at home. 5. One dau.?, d. in infancy. 6. Lydia-, b. June 12, 1812; m. Sept. 24, 1850, Samuel Mat- thews, (q. V.) 7. William Plummer-, b. Sept. 25, 1813; has worked in cotton factories in Lowell, Mass., Manchester, and Salmon Falls; present res. Salem; m. Terene Howe, of Vermont, who d. in 1880. Two children : a son, who d. young, and a dau. 8. Mary-, ra. Isaac Williams, of Hancock Factory Village, (q. V.) 9. George W.-, b. April 13, 1819; went to Lowell, Mass., in 1839, where he worked in the Suffolk mills ten years; then rem. to Manchester ; engaged as overseer in the Amoskeag cotton mill, where he has remained until the present time (1883); m. Oct. 7, * Ilosea Estabrooks' children have from tlie first borne the name of " IJrooks,' ing dropped the " Esta." GENKALOGY : ESTABHOOKS; EVEI.ETII: lAIklfELD. ."ib-T 1840, Betsey , wlio d. Jan. 20, 1856; ni. 2, Feb. 27, 1859, Mar- retta Cheney, of Manchester. Three children by his first wife, only one living, Josephine^ m. Morton ; one by second wife, Fred C.^ b. May 8, 1863; a musician; has been with the American Watch company at Waltham, Mass. 10. Stillman'-, b. about 1821 ; went to Lowell at about the age of 18, and went to work in the Lawrence company's repair sho]), where he remained some thirty-seven years, and was overseer a large part of the time ; m. Adeline Averill, of Lowell. Two chil- dren, a son and a dau. ; both m. and res. in Lowell; the son is a noted marble engraver. 11. David M.^, a blacksmith; has lived in New Boston, Red- ford, and Manchester, his present res. ; has been m. three times. 12. Benjamin' Estabrooks, m. March 11, 1804, Sibyl, dau. of Salmon Wood. His name appears on tax-list in 1801, 1802, and 1803. EVELETH. Capt. Francis'-, son of Joseph' and Kuth (Wetherby) Eveleth, was b. in Princeton, Mass., March, 1788; d. in H., May 10, 1853; m. Martha P. Spooner, who was b. in Greenwich, Mass., in 1787; d. in H., May 27, 1858; res. many years in Alstead, where he owned a large farm. Late in life they rem. to H. to res. with their dau., Harriet^ who was b. July 10, 1817; m. Levi E. Priest, (q. v.) Be- sides Mrs. Priest, there were nine other children. FAIRFIELD. Hiram' Fairfield became a member of the family of Enoch Wil- kins, of Antrim, when quite young; m. 1, Fanny Peabody, of Lynde- boro', who was the mother of all his children; m. 2, in 1850, Rebecca, dau. of Samuel and Lucy (Jewell) Eaton, (q. v.) He settled in Antrim; rem. to Stoddard, and to H. in 1853 ; res. at the place that bears his name on the map; a few years later he rem. to Mcnasha, Wis. Children: — 1, Hiram-, res. in Menasha, Wis.; m., and has two children. 3. Lyman-, d. in the army; m. Salinda Chase. 3. Sylvaro", m. ; res. in the Rocky mountains. 566 GENEALOGY: FAIRFIELD; FARLEY; FARMER. 4. Janies", was a soldier in the Civil war. 5. Freeman-, was a soldier in the Civil war; m., and had four children ; i-es. in the Black hills, Dak. 6. Charles F.^, b. in Stoddard, Nov. 1845 ; m. Ella Bigford, who was b. in 1853; res. at place marked "D. Hunt." CHILDREN. 1. Hattie C. F.s, b. Dec. 4, 1873. 2. MabeP, b. Sept. 4, 1870. 3. Morris'', b. Dec. 20, 1880. 7. Hattie Jane-, m. Alonzo Hutchinson; res. Milford. One child, Leona A.'^. 8. Caroline-, m. Albert Bennett, of Milford, who was a soldier. He d., and she res. in Manchester. One child, William A.^. FARLEY. Enoch^ Farley purchased the Daniel Wood place in the spring of 1849, where he res. one year, when he returned to Hollis, his native town. He was a member of the Baptist church in Hollis ; "a conscientious and upright man, who had the confidence and es- teem of his fellow-citizens." He was one of the selectmen and agent for tlie town during the Civil war, and also was chosen to fill responsible positions in Nashua; rem. to Nashua in 1872, where he d. in Nov. 1886, at the age of 61; m. Harriet Baker, who sur- vives him. CHILDREN. George-. Luke'. Hattie-. Lizzie"-. FARMER. Peter^ Farmer,* a res. of Tewksbury, Mass., was the son of an emigrant from Wales. 1. Oliver- (Peter^), was b. in Tewksbury, Dec. 17, 1777 ; settled in Greenfield as a country trader. He was subsequently a farmer in Greenfield, H., and Francestown. He res. in H. at No. 83, and also at the place marked "M. N. Spalding"; m. March 9, 1809, Lucy Moores (q. v.) ; d. in Nashua, Dec. 28, 1854, but was buried in H. His widow d. in H., March 3, 1867. Children :— * Peter Farmer was a non resident tax-payer in H. GENEALOGY: FAKMEK; KAKKAR. 567 3. HerscheP, b. July, 1810; m. Rutli ; ;i fanner; los. in Francestown, where he d. Dec. 28, 1864, but was buried in H. Seven chiUiren, of whom Maria^ d. Nov. 10, 1859, and was buried in II.; Joanna* m. Owen A. Willey. (q. v.) 3. Charles W.^ was the youngest; b. in Francestown, July 10, 1847; rem. to Peterboro' at the age of 16, where lie res. until 1875, when he came to H., and bought out the store of C. P. Bugbee, so long owned by A. C. Blood, and in 1878 built a store on land bo- longing to the Fox place, which he enlarged in 1884, and again in 1885, to make room for a growing trade in grain. He was ap])oin(ed postmaster in 1886; m. Oct. 4, 1875, Sarah K., dan. of Franklin and Sarah M. Mears, of Peterboro'; res. Fox i)lace. CIIII>1>. 1. Percy C.s, b. Feb. 26, 188r,. 4. SybiP, m. John Eaton, (q. v.) 5. Harriet^ m. Elisha IT. Knight; res. Carabridge])ort, Mass. He is d. Five children. 6. Lucinda^, b. in II. at No. 83, Sept. 5,' 1819; m. Hon. Lawrence Barnes, an extensive lumber dealer of Burlington, Vt., who d. June 21, 1886. CHII-DKKN. 1. Willie-', b. and d. May 11, 1842. 2. Mary L.^ b. April 18, 1840; d. Aug. 13, 184G. 3. Georgiana !..•*, b. Sept. 22, 1848 ; m. F. W. Smith, a marble-worker. 4. Lawrence K.^, b. Nov. 13, 1851 ; is in the spool and bobbin business. 5. Ella F.*, b. Dec. 3, 1855 ; m; C. B. Hayvvard, who is in the marble busi- ness. 6. Josie D.S b. Oct. 3, 1802; d. Aug. 4, 1803. •7. Wilmarth G.\ d.; m. Delia Botler; res. Nashua. Several children. 8. Joseph Elliot'^ served in the army; res. Nashua, where he d. Two sous. FARRAR. John^ Farrar was b. in Concord, Mass., Aj)ril 13, 1784; m. Calla F. Stearns, b. in Ashburnham, Mass., March 24, 1789; res. in II. with Dea. Stephen Wood in 1835-36. Mrs. Farrar was an aunt of Mrs. Wood. They rem. to Ashburnham, and d. there. 568 GKNEALOGY : FARKAK; FAKUEH; FAKWELL. CHILDREN. 1. Eliza-, m. in H., June 18, 1835, Oliver Brooks; res. Denm.ark, la. 2. George L.'^. 3. Charlotte'^. 4. William S.-, d. j'ouug. 5. Roxanna"^. G. Maria'^, m. 1, Ezeklel Barrett; m. 2, Amasa Mills; m. 3, Rev. Oscar Em- erson, long a home missionary. Children: (1), Rev. Hamilton Barrett^, an Episcopal pastor in Providence, R. I. (2), Oliver F. Emei'son^, principal of academy department of Iowa college. (3), Clara Emerson^, m. A. C. Hart, superintendent of schools in Knox- ville, la. 7. Susan H.'-. 8. Lydia S.-. 9. Calla F.-. Eight of the nine children lived to maturity and m. FARRER. Horace, son of Isaac Farrer, of Hillsboro', res. some years in the family of Stephen Wood. He was a member of Co. G, 16th regt. N. H. vols.; d. at Baton Rouge, La., June 23, 1863. FARWELL. 1. Henry^ Farwell and Sarah (Cobuvn), his wife, came from Tyngsboro', Mass., to H. about the year 1802; res. on place marked " A. Farwell," where he d. July 20, 1850, aged 85. His wife d. Sept. 26, 1835, aged 65. Children : — 3. Henry-, d. in the service in Burlington, Vt., in 1812; m. Sept. 2, 1811, Polly M. Whitcomb. (q. v.) CHILD. 1. Alpha-5 was injured when about 7 years old by the falling of a tree, which crushed his foot; m. Calista Farwell; settled on the homestead with his grandfather; sold the place to Mrs. Blake, and rem. to Green- tield, where he d. June 27, 1874. 3. Silas R.% b. Sept. 1792 ; m. 1, Aug. 23, 1814, Hannah M. Whitcomb, who d. Jan. 11, 1820, aged 26; m. 2, Peninah Styles, of Greenfield, who d. Oct. 28, 1870, aged nearly 67. He was a great wood-chopper; res. most of his life in Peterboro', but was buried here, as were also both of his wives; d. Oct. 28, 1866. CHILDREN. HenryS. Everett". George C.*, d. Nov. 8, 1855, aged 17. GENEALOGY : FAR WELL; FAULKNER; FAVOR. 569 4. SalIy^ b. 1795; d. Dec. 15, 1875 ; m. David Hardy, (q. v.) 5. Leonard-, was a carpenter; d. in New Bedford, Mass., wlien on his way home from Georgia, in 1819, aged 21. 6. Pamelia'-, m. John Bragg, of Temple. 7. Nancy-, b. in H., Jan. 31, 1804; d. Oct. 3, 1822. FAULKNER. James M.-, son of Thomas^ and Rebecca (McNeal) Faulliitl^'>-'y?yCt^ Ccf^^CfL^ who survived her husband nearly twenty years, and d. in the one- hundredth year of her age, was one of the original members of the Congregational church, her husband becoming a member later in life, and she survived them all, as well as all the settlers of the town at the time of her own settlement here. "Her mental powers, always strong,* she retained unimpaired to the last," "Peaceful was her death. Embalmed in grateful memory, her character will be the subject of delightful contemplation, not to children only, but to children's children." Children: — 3. NathanieP, b. July 17, 1785; d. May 5, 1810. 3. Hannah«, b. March 19, 1787; d. in Peterboro', April 27, 1859; m. Philip Averill. 4. Susannah^, b. Jan. 30, 1789; m. Dec. 22, 1812, Dr. Silas Pear- son, of Westminster, Mass., who d. in 1824. Mrs. Pearson returned to H.; d. in H., Sept. 25, 1872. Children: Susan Gates^ and Charles B.^ (q. v.) 5. Samuel« [9], b. Feb. 15, 1791. 6. JoeF [10], b. Dec. 26, 1792. * It is related of her that when at her home in Rutlanfl, some British soldiers were quartered in town. They were prisoners, but the officers were allowed some liber- ties. One of these officers put in an appearance at h(^r tathlic icjiratiMl licr i c inrst . addiuf? that if he did not stand a>idc lie w.iuld mt .-iialtncd. lit- tuM licr >lic dared not do it. ■she replied that if he ilid not stand a.side he would see what sin- dared to do. The result was he was pretty well spattered, tdp-boots and all, and the next ilay he called at the house and made her a present of a silver dollar, — a rare coin in those days. 596 genealogy: gates. 7. Sybil*, b. Sept. 9, 1795; d. in H., May 21, 1822 ; m. Willard Bacon, (q. v.) 8. Lydia^ b. Jan. 3, 1798; d. in H., April 11, 1829; m. David Low. (q. V.) 9. SamueP [5] (SamueP, Samuel*, Amos^, Simon-, Stephen^), m. 1, Sept. 3, 1816, Sarah S. Ferguson, who d. June 25, 1822, aged 27 years; m. 2, Oct. 26, 1824, Charlotte Mitchell, who d. Oct. 16, 1851, aged 53 years. He went to Peterboro' in 1814; was a blacksmith; was appointed postmaster in 1841, which office he held until the close of his life, the duties of the office being acceptably performed for some years by his dau., Susan. He was also town clerk from 1841 to 1850; d. May 7, 1854. CHILDREN. 1. George S ", b. July 23, 1817 ; m. Christine Fletcher; rem. to Grotou, Mass. 2. Sybil E.', b. April 14, 1819; m. Jiiue 15, 1858, John Holmes; res. Sprinac- fleld, Vt. ; d. April 24, 1863. Child : George C.^ b. July 15, 1859; d Sept. 15, 1860. 3. Sarah S.", b. June 8, 1822; d. July 27, 1822. 4. Henry", b. May 3, 1825; d. July 5, 1826. 5. John', b. Feb. 27, 1827; m. Sept. 21, 1856, Octavia Sampson, of Hart- ford, Me. He was long in trade in Peterboro'. 6. Charlotte M.', b. Feb. 14, 1830; m. Dec. 23, 1860, Charles M. Towusend. (q. V.) 7. Henry", b. March 24, 1832; d in Savannah, Ga., in 1875. 8. Susan M.', b. March 13, 1835; m. Aug. 4, 1861, Mortier L. Morrison; res. Peterboro', where she d. Mr. Morrison is cashier of Peterboro' Savings bank and a prominent citizen. 10. Joel*' [6] (SamueP, Samuel^ Amos^ Simon'-, Stephen^), m. Dec. 26, 1815, Eliza, dau. of Oliver Whitcomb. (q. v.) Settled on the homestead, where they remained until Nov. 1874, when the farm was sold, and they rem. to Keene to res. with their son, Sam- uel O., where they remained until the close of their lives. He d. Jan. 14, 1877, and his wife d. Jan. 18, 1877. Both were buried in H. Mr. Gates was a man of much influence in town. His education was limited to the common school, but the service he was able to render to his fellow-townsmen in matters of law, particularly in the transfer of property and the settlement of estates, shows how native talent will sometimes find opportunity for exercise without the GENEALOdY: GATES. 597 advantages of the schools. He was an early and earnest worker in the cause of temperance, as he was also in tlie anti-slavery cause, although he was not as radical in this direction as some of his fellow- townsraen, being naturally of a conservative disposition. He was frequently chosen as moderator at town-meetings, held the office of selectman several years, was a justice of the peace for many years, and when he was in his eightieth year, was chosen to represent the town in the legislature ; was appointed to serve as one of the committee on agriculture, and notwithstanding his advanced age, he took quite a prominent part in the debates of the house of representatives, and few men had more influence in that body than he. He was also an active member of the Congre- gational church and society, and the improvements made in the meeting-house in 1851 were largely owing to his influence. Chil- dren : — 11. Susan', b. Oct. '25, 1816; d. March 26, 1820. 12. Joel Franklin^ b. Aug. 31, 1819; d. Feb. 13, 1822. 13. Judge Irwin Willard^ b. Feb. 1, 1822; attended the Han- cock academy from 1834 to 1842 ; taught school in Greenfield, H., Roxbury, and Mount Vernon, a portion of the time, in the years 1838 to 1844. In 1844 rem. to Troy, O., and engaged in teaching until 1851. In 1851 rem. to Logansport, and engaged in teaching in the seminary there until 1856, when sickness and afiliction in his family caused him to seek a more northern climate, and in 1857 he rem. to Superior, Wis., which has been his place of res. to the present time (1888). Contrary to his expectations, lie has been engaged in teach- ing and as superintendent of schools most of his time. He held the ofllce of county superintendent of schools in Douglas county for more than twenty years, and was county judge for a term of five years, from 1859 to 1864; m. 1, Abby Buckminster, of Keene; m. 2, Lizzie Wilder, of Keene; m. 3, Mary E. Wilder, of Keene. Had eight children; three sons and three daughters living in 1883. 14. Lydia Eliza^ b. Nov. 1, 1824; d. Aug. 16, 1829. 15. Samuel Oliver'', b. Aug. 5, 1827; was educated in th^ com- mon schools and academy in H. ; was employed several years in tlie store of A. C. Blood ; went to Keene in 1851, where he has con- tinued to res. ; has held many offices of trust and honor, and is greatly respected ; was in the grocery and dry goods business sev- eral years ; was assistant assessor of internal revenue and deputy collector; deputy sheriff twelve years; representative to the state 598 GENEALOGY: GATES. legislature in 1864-65; selectman of Keene in 1873-74; collector of taxes in 1879-83; city marshal three years; U. S. ganger several years, and has also been engaged to a great extent in settling estates ; m. June 29, 1854, Sarah A., dau. of Joseph Randall, of Keene, who d. Sept. 15, 1877. 16. Hannah Elvina^ b. Feb. 24, 1830; m. Capt. Ephraim Weston, (q. v.) 17. Dr. Walter', b. June 19, 1833; m. 1, June 26, 1856, Susan E., dau. of Moody C. Jameson, of Keene, who d. in Worcester, Mass., June 10, 1873; ra. 2, Jan. 1, 1874, Lizzie N., dau. of Charles Eager, of Worcester, Mass. Doctor Gates received his early educa- tion in the common schools and the academy in H. In early life he was employed as a book-keeper in Proctors ville, Vt., and later for a large manufacturing company in Worcester, Mass., and in the vicinity of Boston. He also taught school several terms. He studied medicine and practised his profession in Boston several years. He rem. to Ai'lington, Mass., a few years before his death ; d. in Arlington, Feb. 17, 1887. A few days before his death he selected two hundred volumes from his valuable library and presented them to the town library of H. A generous gift from one whose aim was to live the life that was truest, noblest, and purest. That he succeeded well, many lov- ing friends can testify. Death was to him no more than a step forward into a higher life. He Avas a man of superior mental en- dowments, of a wide range of reading, and of deep thought. With Lowell, " He did not fear to follow out the truth, Albeit along the precipice's edge." To him we are indebted for the genealogy of the Gates family. It is a matter of regret, that we could give but a brief abstract of his tribute to the memory of his father and grandfather. CHILDREN. I 1. Walter Herbert^, b. in Worcester, Mass., April 13, 1868. 2. Susau Elvina^, b. in Worcester, Mass., June 3, 1873. 18. Lydia Jane^ b. May 19, 1836 ; d. in Keene, Dec. 25, 1876 ; m. May 24, 1866, Paul C. Whittemore. (q. v.) 19. A twin^ (no name), b. and d. May 19, 1836. genealogy: GEORGE. 699 GEORGE. -John^ and Annie (Swadock) George, from the city of Norwicli, Eng., settled in Haverhill, Mass., about the close of the Seventeenth century. They had one son, — John Swadock-, b. in Haverhill, Mass., Dec. 25, 1702 ; ni. three times. His third wife was Sarah Ash, b. in Haverliill, March 11, 1728 ; m. about 1762. By this marriage he had five children, of whom the eldest, — 1, Austin^, was b. in 1763 (?) ; m. Sally Bradbury, of Haverhill, Mass.; came to H. to res. about 1820; res, at No. 93; was a class leader in the Methodist Episcopal church ; d. in H., Nov. 30, 1829.* CHILDREX. Sally*. John*. William*. Natliauicl*. Betsey*. Phineas*. Emily*. Austin* was a judge in Michigan. Patrick*. Dennis*. Scott* f Of whom Nathaniel^ and Austin'* are on record as tax-payers in 1825, and Emily" m. Oct. 1, 1828, Joel Q. Gilson, of Dunstable. The fourth child of John S.^ and Sarah was 3. Nathaniel Ash^, b. Oct. 16, 1769; m. Apphia Moores, of Haverhill, Mass. Settled in a part of Greenfield that is now within the limits of Bennington, about 1795. Several children. The fifth child of John S.'^ and Sarah was 3. AbigaiP, b. about 1770 ; m. Benjamin Moody, of Landaff. Several children. The fifth child of Nathaniel Ash'^ and Apphia was Mary (" Polly" ), b. in Greenfield, Aug. 28, 1801; m. Nathaniel, son of Benjamin and Abigail (George) Moody, (q. v.) Settled in H. The tenth child of Nathaniel Ash^ and Apphia was 4. Ammi Moores'', b. in Greenfield (now Bennington), April 21, 1811 ; m. Eliza Bickford, of Hillsboro', and d. in Nashua, Nov. 8, 1883. Two children, one of whom, — 5. Benjamin Franklin^, was b. in Hillsboro', April 17, 1832; res. on the old homestead in Bennington. He is a civil engineer; was employed in the construction of the Manchester & Keene railroad ; was also a conductor on that road ; has frequently served the town of Bennington as one of the selectmen, moderator of town-meetings, etc.; m. *The churcli record is, tb.T.t he was 68. If this is correct, then the dates given above are not. t Several ot the sons were sailors. All arc believed to hiive died. 600 GENEALOGY: GEORGE; GILCHKEST. 6. Aaron*, son of Nathaniel Ash^ and Apphia, res. a few years in H. One dau., Mrs. Ora (George) Flint ; res. in North Chelmsford, Mass. 7. Hezekiah B.'*, son of Nathaniel Ash^ and Apphia George, was b. in Greenfield, May 25, 1813; res. on the John Dennis place in H. in 1865-66; present res. Nashua; m. 1, Sirena Hutchinson. One child by first marriage, Grovenor A. ; res. Bradford, Mass. He m. 2, Jan. 13, 1863, Mary Adeline, dau. of William and Mary (Burtt) Darrah. (q v.) CHILDKEN, BY SECOND WIFE. 1. EmilyS, b. Oct. 13, 1863; d. iu Kansas. 2. Edvvin^, b. in Bennington, Oct. 7, 1864: ; m. 3. Fred Darrali^, b in H., April 17, 1866; d. 4. Eliza Maria^, b. in Kansas. 6. William D.s, b. Dec. U, 1872, in Kansas. 6. Lewis R.5, b. May 22, 1876 ; d. 7. Lucretia V.^ b. Oct. 23, 1880. 8. M. M. George, probably a member of this family, has served several years as town clerk of Bennington. GILCHREST. Robert^ Gilchrest was b. in Ayrshire, Scotland ; emigrated to this country from Londonderry, Ireland, about the year 1730, and set- tled in Chester. Alexander^ (Robert^), b. in 1733 ; m. Martha, dau. of John Shirley. Seven children. John^ (Alexander", Robert^), b. in Goffstown, May 8, 1765; d. Sept. 8, 1855; m. Sarah Aiken, of Bedford. Eleven children, of whom the sixth, — Frederick*, was b. in Goffstown, July 4, 1803; m. 1, May 29, 1832, Lydia, dau. of William* and Jeannie (Dinsmore) Morrison, of Henniker, who was b. Oct. 9, 1806 ; d. Aug. 20, 1833; m. 2, May 4, 1837, Clarissa Morrison, sister of his first wife, who was b. Aug. 20, 1802; d. at Franklin Falls, June 26, 1882. In early life Mr. Gilchrest rem. from Goffstown to Hillsboro' Bridge, and from there to H. in 1852; res. on place marked "F. Gilchrest," which was * William Morrison was tbe grandson of Samuel Morrison, .Jr., who settled in Lon- donderry in 1730. The direct line is, Sanmel', Jr., SamueP, William'. genealogy: GILCHREST; gilson. 601 formerly owned by Nathan Wood. Here he remained until his death, April 15, 1874. In October following, the family sold the place and rem. to Franklin Falls. Children : — 3. David S.^ b. in Goffstown, June 5, 1833; rem. to Franklin Falls in 1854, and is engaged in the dry goods and grocery trade; m. June 20, 1861, Emily J. Cheney, who was b. in Derry, Oct. 22, 1833. CHILDREN. 1. Frederic Artlmr«, b. Oct. 7, 1862; d. Oct. 18, 18G3. 2. Harry Wilbur'^ b. May 13, 1868. 3. William Frederick^ b. in Hillsboro' Bridge, May 27, 1838 ; d. Feb. 17, 1841. 4. Mary F.^ b. in Hillsboro' Bridge, Jan. 13, 1842; res. in Franklin Falls ; has been engaged for some years in the millinery business. 5. Jennie L.^, b. i« Hillsboro' Bridge, June 12, 1844; res. in Franklin Falls, and is engaged in business with her sister. William^ Gilchrest came to this country with his brother, Robert. (See Kichard Emerson.)* 6. Gilman^ (John^, Richard^, William^), was b. in Dublin, Nov. 9, 1824; came to H. in 1851; m. 1, Jane Philips; m. 2, Nancy C. Draper; res. several years at place marked "M. E. Johnson" on village plan; later at place marked "W. Lakin"; rem. to Harris- ville, where he continues to res. CHILDREN : FIVE BY FIRST WIFE AND FIVE BY SECOND WIFE. 1. John Bruce^, d. aged 9 years. G. Fred S.^. 2. Medora5; d. 7. Carrie B.^, ni. Edgar L.Ware, (q.v.) 3. AninfantS; d. 8. Lizzie^, d. Nov. 1871. 4. An infant^ ; d. 9. Cliarles A.^. 5. Bruce G.s, b. Aug. 10, 1860. 10. Mattie M.^ GILSON. 1. Maj. John^ Gilson, b. March 7, 1762, in Groton or Pepperell, Mass., was a descendant of the fifth generation from Joseph Gilson, b. in Chelmsford, Mass., about 1640. He enlisted as a soldier in * There is a slight discrepancy in regard to dates, etc., brt without doubt, the Robert Gilchrest, who settled in Chester, and the William Gilchrest, who settled in Lunenburgh, Mass., were brothers. 39 602 GENEALOGY : GILSON. the Revolutionary war at the age of 14 ; was engaged in the battle of White Plains, Oct. 1776; was also one of the number shut up in Fort Stanwix, near Rome, N, Y., for twenty-two days by the Indians. He m. 1, Lucy Derby, and settled in Nottingham West (now Hud- son) ; rem. to H. about the year 1800, with his wife and five children ; res. a few years at place marked "A. Hall"; was a blacksmith, his shop being on the opposite side of the road from where the house stands. One son was b. here. In 1804 or '05 he purchased of Jo- seph Putnam the fai-m now owned and occupied by the heirs of the late Arnold Burtt, in Bennington. While he res. on this farm two children were b., making eight in all. His wife d. Aug. 10, 1834, aged 71 years 8 months, and her mother, Mrs. Lucy Derby, d. the same day, within six hours, aged 92 years.* They had lived together continuously fifty years and were buried in the same grave, in Pine Ridge cemetery. He m, 2, Mrs. Hardy, of Hudson, who after his death went to res. with a dau. in Beverly, Mass., where she d. within a few years. In 1839 Major Gilson rem. to Merrimack, where he d. in 1847, and was buried in H. Children : — 2. Thomas Derby^ b. June 12, 1791; m. Elizabeth Day. He was educated for the legal profession, but did not practise law to any great extent; was a school-teacher in several towns in the state of New York; settled in Peru, N. Y. ; was honored by his fellow- citizens with positions of public trust and responsibility ; was a justice of the peace several years, high sheriff for the county, and for four years clerk of the state prison; d. in Peru, N. Y., Sept. 1872, leaving two daughters and one son; the latter res. in Mont- real, P. Q. 3. SamueP, b. Dec. 12, 1793 ; m. Amy Ripley. He was a ma- chinist; spent most of his life in endeavoring to invent some new machine, but was not successful in inventing any thing that was very profitable to him ; res. in New York, Canada, and Michigan ; d. in Syracuse, N. Y., Dec. 1877, leaving one son, one granddaughter, and three grandsons. The son partakes of his father's inventive genius, and it is to be desired that he will realize his anticipations, and accomplish what his father failed to do. 4. John^ b. Sept. 13, 1795; m. 1, Sally, dau. of Stephen Wood * She was a daughter of .Jonas and Phoebe (Lock) Brewer, and had been a mem- ber of Mr. Gilson's family for fifty years. Her husband, Thomas Derby, son of John and Eebecca Derby, b. at Concord, Mass., .Jan. 12, 1731, d. in the army at White Plains. Two of lier sisters d. in her family, one of whom, Phoebe (Brewer; Jones, d. at the age of 94, at H., and was buried in Pine Kidge cemetery. GENEALOGY: GILSON. 603 (q. v.), who d. in 1851; m. 2, Mrs. Greenwood, of Nashua, who now res. with a dau. near Boston, Mass, He settled on the homestead, taking upon himself the responsibility of caring for his father through life; was in the wool-carding and cloth-dressing business with Merrick Wentworth a few years, but returned to the farm, which he sold in 1839, and rem. to Merrimack, After res. in Merri- mack some thirteen years, he rem. to Nashua, where he was a machinist. At the age of 17 he enlisted as a minute-man in the war of 1812-14, but was not called into active service. He was captain of the Hancock artillery company, 26th regt. 4th brig. 3d div. N. H. militia, from March 28, 1828, to Jan. 30, 1829; "was one of the selectmen of H. two years ; d. in Nashua, April, 1866, leaving three daughters, two sons (two children having d.), and three grandsons. We have the name of one son, to whom we are indebted for this record: Stephen W,^ Gilson, b. May 11, 1827, who res, in Amherst; m.; has three children. There weie also b. in H., Sarah J.^, b. March 28, 1821, and John F.^, b. P'eb. 13, 1823, both of whom m. 5. Luther'^, b. June 7, 1797 ; m. Eliza Ripley; was a blacksmith; res. in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts; spent his last years with a dau. in Springfield, Mass., where he d. in 1883, leaving one son (who res, in Stoneham, Mass,), four daughters, and twelve grandchildren, 6. Lucy^, b. March 17, 1799 ; was for many years very efficient in household work, and by reason of her great experience, her ser- vices were sought for far and near as a nurse and attendant at the bedside of the sick and afflicted; d. in Lowell, Mass., July 30, 1880. She was cared for in her last days by her sister, Elizabeth. 7. Calvin-, b. in H., Nov. 24, 1800; m, twice (names of his wives not given); settled in Bennington, Vt, ; was a mason. "Gifted by Nature with high intellectual and moral faculties, with a noble and commanding form, for nearly fifty years he went in and out among the social and business circles, always retaining the esteem of his townsmen and the regard of the noble and the good." He d. in Bennington, Vt,, Feb. 1871, leaving a widow, one son, and two granddaughters. 8. Jonas B.-, b. Aug. 27, 1802; m. Mary R, Fisher; was a teacher for many years; was gifted as a writer, and also occasionally a public speaker; when quite a young man gave a Fourth-of-July oration in Orange, Mass.; in later years he was a farmer; rem. to 604 GENEALOGY: GILSON; GOODHUE. Madison, Wis., where he d. Nov. 16, 1865, leaving a widow and one daix.. Came M.^, who m. J. P. Kenea, editor of the La Cygne (Kan.) Journal^ to whom we are indebted for facts. 9. Elizabeth^, b. Dec. 12, 1806; res. in Lowell, Mass.; she was employed many years in cotton mills at H. Factory village and Nashua. GOODHUE. William^ Goodhue, b. in England in 1612, settled in Ipswich, Mass., in 1636; d. in 1699. Joseph^ (William^), b. in 1639; d. in 1697; m. Sarah Whipple, who was b. in Ipswich in 1641 ; d. in 1681. Nine children. Their fourth child was, — John^ (Joseph^, William^), m. Sarah Sharon, who was b. in 1684; d. in 1771. John* (John^ Joseph^, William^), b. May 16, 1722; d. in 1815; m. in 1744, Elizabeth Sampson. Ten children. Their fourth child was, — 1. Ebenezer^ (John*, John^, Joseph^, William^), b. in Littleton, Mass., in 1754 ; m. Sarah Potter ; res. few years in Ipswich, Mass, ; rem. to New Boston, where they res. one year, when they rem. to Antrim, where they res. five years on the Zadock Dodge place. Soon after they settled in Antrim he bought a tract of land (the most of it wild) in the north part of H., where he spent a large part of the time for five years, going back and forth daily to his work, guided by marked trees. Having cleared a part of the land and put up a set of buildings, comfortable for those days, he rem. to H. with his family in 1790. The place marked " F. M. Hills" remained in the family until after the death of his son, in 1857. He d. Nov. 26, 1853, aged 99 years, 9 months, and 9 days ; his wife d. May 1, 1851, aged 93 yeai's. Children: — 3. Ebenezer^ [7], b. in Ipswich, Mass., May 31, 1778. 3. SamueP [25], b. in Ipswich, Mass., June 13, 1780. 4. Sally®, b. in Ipswich, Mass., Aug. 3, 1782 ; m. Thomas Matthews, (q. v.) 5. Betsey^, m. Abel Sawyer, (q. v.) 6. Lucy®, b. Aug. 1794 ; d. April 16, 1853. She spent a large part of her life at home with her parents, to whom she was a kind and faithful nurse. She was greatly beloved by all the family, as GENEALOGY: GOODHUE. 605 well as by all who knew her. Ever sympathetic and kind to all, her example was worthy of imitation. She was ever a welcome guest at the homes of her brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, especially on wedding occasions and other seasons of festivity. She was in feeble health many years, but she bore all her sufferings with patience and resignation ; and when the great change came, and she was released from the sufferings of earth, she passed on to the life beyond hopefully, and with the expectation of meeting the loved ones that had gone before. 7. Ebenezer^ [2] (Ebenezer^, John^ John^, Joseph-, William^), m. 1, Mehitable, dau. of Benjamin Knight, of Antrim, who d. Dec. 25, 1827, aged 45 years, 3 months, 11 days; m, 2, June 2, 1829, Bet- sey, dau. of Ebenezer Knight, of H. He res. five or six years in the south-west part of Antrim, then he purchased the old Willey place next south of the Captain Worthy farm, west of the Gregg pond. In 1827 he rem. to H., and purchased the John Clark {q. v.) farm, where he d. Aug. 10, 1869. His second wife d. Aug. 10, 1862, Children:— 8. Lydia^ b. Dec, 1, 1803; m. Samuel Knight (q. v.), of H. 9. Sally", b. Sept. 18, 1805; m, Warner Clark (q. v.), of H. 10. Mehitable", b. June 27, 1807 ; m. Avery M. Clark (q. v.), of H. 11. Priscilla^, b. May, 1809; ra. Asa Symonds (q. v.), of H, 12. Ebenezer', b. May 17, 1811; m, in 1844, Alniina Dane, of New Boston ; a carpenter ; was killed in 1862 by falling from a building in Nashua. 13. Rodney^ b. Aug. 26, 1813; m. March 14, 1839, Susan Gates, dau, of Asa and Lydia (Laughton) Davis (q. v,), who d. April 30, 1852; he m. 2, March 3, 1853, Sarah S. Turner (q, v.); owned and res. near the Willey mills some years ; rem, to Peter- boro', wliere he res. CHILDREN. 1, Susan Fidelia*, b. Oct. 29, 1842; m. June 14, 1864, Geo. W. Blair. Cliil- clreu, all b. in Peterboro' : (1), Auuie Jane", b. Nov. 23, 18G6; m. May 2, 1888, Heury F. Buchanan, of Antrim. (2), Lucy Goodliue^, b. July 30, 1869 ; d. Nov. 25, 1872. (3), Ned Goodhue^, b. Nov. 3, 1873. 2. Lydia Frances ElmiraS, b. Oct. 13, 1846 ; d. Aug. 28, 1847. 14. Gardner^ b. July 30, 1816 ; d. June 21, 1821. 15. Benjamin", b, July 17, 1818; m. in 1841, Caroline B, An- drews, of New Boston, who d. Jan. 21, 1888; settled on the home- 606 GENEALOGY: GOODHUE. Stead with his father. He represented the town in the legislature in 1856-57. In 1870 he sold the farm and rem. to New Boston, where he purchased a farm, which he sold in 1880 and came back to H.; res. in the village at place raai-ked "B. Goodhue." He was elected to fill offices of trust in the town several times during his stay in New Boston, Since his return to H. he has also been called to positions of trust, and is considered one of the most valuable citizens in the town. Children, all b. in H. : — 16. Warner Clark«, b. Jan. 28, 1845; m. Nov. 9, 1865, Loenza v., dau. of George and Elizabeth (Barber) Hayward. (q. v.) He is a farmer; res. place marked *' W. B. Bullard"; is an active mem- ber of the Congregational church. CHILDREN. 1. Ida E.9, b. March 31, 1868; m. April 10, 1886, John W. Coolidge. (q. v.) 2. Nellie C.9, b. Aug. 13, 1872. 8. Florence A.^, b. Jan. 29, 1881. 17. Andrew J.\ b. Jan. 19, 1848; m. Leraira Barrett, of Merri- mack. He learned the trade of a machinist in Nashua; rem. to Bur- lington, Vt., in 1870; has been employed as an engineer by Gates & Co., but is now in business for himself. Child: Grace A.^. 18. Cynthia A.^ b. Dec. 23, 1849; ra. George Leek, a photog- rapher ; res. Lawrence, Mass. Children : Perley R.^, Arthur^. 19. Frank B.^ b. Nov. 11, 1854; m. Julia Lane, of Nashua; res. Nashua. He is employed by the Jackson corporation as an engineer. Children : Herbert L.« and Everett F.^ 30. Frances C.^ b. Nov. 11, 1854; m. Willis Stephenson; res. Lyndeboro'. 31. Dr. Perley E.^ b. Nov. 11, 1858; was graduated at the Medical university in Burlington, Vt. ; is a practising physician in Haverhill, Mass. ; m. Alice Carr. 33. Rev. DanieP, b. Sept. 12, 1820. At the age of 17 years he began a course of study at the academy in H., which he pursued for six or seven years, when he entered Gilmanton Theological sem- inary, where he was graduated in 1847. He was invited to supply the pulpit in the Congregational church in Bradford in May, 1847. After about a year of service, he was ordained as pastor of the church. May 2, 1848; was dismissed in 1853. He then entered upon a short ministry in Shelburne, N. H., and Gilead, Me.; was installed as pastor of the Congregational church in Danbury, March 2, 1855, fi-ora which place he was dismissed, March 29, 1860. He genealogy: GOODHUE. 607 rem. immediately to Greenfield, where he was pastor of the Congrega- tional church three and a half years. From thence he rem. to Troy, where lie served the Congregational church about the same length of time. From Troy he rem. to Vermont, where he remained ten years, laboring most of the time as a missionary, under the auspices of the Vermont District Missionary society. In May, 1878, he rem. to Pembroke, his present home. He supplied a pulpit in that town a few years, but at the present time is not actively engaged in the ministry. Mr, Goodhue has been a faithful and earnest worker in the church. He served for more than twenty years as a home missionary, and during his ministry has been favored with four marked seasons of religious awakening, and two of the churches with which he labored were more than doubled during his pastorate. He has always been deeply interested in the cause of education. He writes that the first real beginning of his own education was obtained by the light of the fire of wood in the large fire-place in his father's house. He has served some twenty years as a member of the superintending committee in different places, beginning in H. at the age of 22. At the Hancock Centennial he responded to the sentiment, "The Schools of Hancock: Past and Present." (See p. 47.) At the present time he is chaplain of Pembroke Grange. He m. Aug. 15, 1848, Mary P. Morrill, of Guilford. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Elizabeth*, b. March 10, 1851; m. C. A. Hibbard, who served three years in the Civil war as a commissioned officer iu a Massachusetts regiment; was at the battle of Bull Run; has been for many years in the wholesale business, dealing in boots, shoes, shoe findings, etc., in Burlington, Vt. ; was a member of the Vermont legislature iu 1884. 2. Lucy Priscilla Ann*, b. March 25, 1857. 33. Lucy", b. May 6, 1823; m. Orin Nelson, (q. v.) 34. Fannie E.", b. in H., May 30, 1827 ; m. John A. Bullard. (q. V.) One child, name not given under "John A. Bullard," Carlos L.^ d. March 6, 1853, aged 3 years, 7 months. 25. Samuel^ [3] (Ebenezer^ John^ John», Joseph-, William^), m. May 5, 1807, Sally, dau. of David Knight (q. v.); settled on the homestead, where he d. May 5, 1857; his wife d. Dec. 15, 1861. Children : — 26. A dau.", b. Aug. 9, 1808 ; d. young. 21. John", b. July 31, 1809; m. April 1, 1834, Betsey, dau. of 608 genealogy: goodhue. Thomas and Sally (Goodhue) Matthews (q. v.); is a farmer ; has res. in Peterboro', Francestown, and Bennington. CHILDREN. 1. Calista Jane^, b. in Benuinjrton, May 24, 1838; m. May 10, 1860, in Francestown, Andrew Armer, sou of Isaac and Roxaua (Eaton) Wilkins, who was b. in Deering, July 22, 1832; a farmer; res. Deer- ing. No children. 2. Albert^, b. in Bennington, Jan. 24, 1841 ; res. with his parents. 3. Persist, b. in Bennington, Jan. 11, 1847; d. in Bennington, May 12, 1862. 38. SamueP, b. April 14, 1811 ; m. March 19, 1840, Hannah, dau. of Isaac Abbot and Mary (Fogg) Moors (q. v.); rem. to Al- stead, March 19, 1840; came back to H. in 1880, to res. on place marked "L. Johnson" ; present res. place marked "Heirs of Cobb," in the village. CHILDREN. 1. Lydia Jane^, b. Jan. 5, 1841 ; d. July 6, 1862. 2. Mary Viola^, b. June 8, 1846; m. May 16, 1875, Robert Polzer, who was b. in Troplowitz, in Upper Silesia, Germany, Dec. 22, 1838, and im- migrated to this country in 1863 ; he is a manufacturer of woolen goods; res. Gilsura. 3. Lucina Almira^ b. June 8, 1846; d. July 6, 1869. 4. Lucy Caroline^, b. June 1, 1848 ; d. April 25, 1872. 5. Martha Eliza«, b. Nov. 12, 1851 ; d. March 26, 1852. 39. Jonas Wheeler^ b. Dec. 21, 1812; m. 1, March 7, 1839, Lucinda, dau. of Moody and Sally (Dustin) Butler (q. v.), who d. Nov. 3, 1846 ; m. 2, June 7, 1848, Phebe, dau. of John Wilson, of Stoddard, who was b. April 3, 1818. He purchased a farm in the eastern part of Nelson, where he res. thirty years ; was representa- tive to the legislature in 1863-64; came back to H. in 1870, to what is known as the Rev. Reed Paige place; res. in house marked "J. W. Goodhue." He is an enterprising farmer. In connection with his son he built, in 1881, the first silo in town. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah T.^, b. Nov. 21, 1839 ; d. July 21, 1846. 2. Mary M.s, b. Aug. 14. 1842; m. Jan. 30, 1862, Henry Melville, sou of Samuel and Lois (Griffin) Osgood, and grandson of Dea. Nathaniel Osgood. He was b. iu Nelson, Dec. 4, 1837; d. in Nelson, Jan. 3, 1878. Children: (1), Mary A.^, b. in Nelson, Feb. 12, 1866; m. Proctor. (2), Carrie L.a, b. in Sullivan, Feb. 28, 1869. (3), Fred W.9, b. in Sullivan, Nov. 13, 1875. 3. Adelaide L.s, b. Feb. 5, 1850; d. Oct. 19, 1853. GENEALOGY: GOODHUE. 609 Alice S.*^, b. Jan. 17, 1853; m. April U, 1881, Wm. II. Harris, of Fitch- burg, Mass. George Wlieeler", b. in Nelson, April 20, 1857: m. in Peterboro", Sept. 18, 1879, Ella Lucetta, dau. of Henry and Sarah Caroline (Kimball) Tuttle (q. V.) ; res. in the village at place marked "G. W. Goodhue." He is chairman of tlie boai\l of selectmen. Lettie W.s b. Dec. 1, 1859. 30. Sarah A.", b. June 15, 1814; d. May 5, 1815. 31. Almira^ b. May 24, 1816; ra. June 11, 1844, Avteinas Brown, of Antrim, who d. May 31, 1875. He was tlie most exten- sive land-owner in Antrim. CHILDREN. 1. George^ b. in 18-16; m. Sophia L. Barney, of H. (q. v.) 2. Alvin^ b. in 1849; m. Aug. 29, 1872, Josie M. Dustin; res. Antrim. 33. Persis", b. April 26, 1818; m. F. M. Hills, (q. v.) 33. A dau ', b. Feb. 12, 1820 ; d. in infancy. 34. Eoland", b. Aug. 22, 1821 ; m. March 16, 1847, Emeline, dau, of Abel Sawyer (q. v.); settled in H. on place marked " R. Goodhue," where they remained until Dec, 20, 1868, when they rem. to Marlow, where they continue to res. He works for E. A. Fox ; is a currier, CHILDREX. 1. Augustins, b. Sept. 11, 1848; m. Nov. 30, 1868, Melissa S. Bennett; res. Marlow. He lias worked for several years for James Burnap; is a tanner. His wife is a milliner and dress-maker. Children: (1), James H.9, b. Nov. 3, 1871. (2), John A.s, b. June 4, 1884. 2. Sarah E.^, b. July 21, 1850; is engaged as a dress-maker with her brother's wife. 3. Asenath A.s b. Oct. 6, 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Augustin Goodhue are members of the Methodist Episcopal church in Marlow. Miss Sarah E. Goodhue is a member of the Christian church in Marlow, 35. Asenath", b, Oct, 17, 1823; d. May 5, 1844; m. Nov. 9, 1843, Isaiah W. Sweetzer, 36. Gardner", b, Aug. 6, 1825 ; d. Sept. 1, 1825. 37. Alvan", b. April 2, 1827 ; d. May 29, 1843, 610 GENEALOGY: GORDON, ASA GORDON. Alexander^ Gordon was b. in Scotland ; settled in Exetei' in 1650 ;* d. in 1697. Daniel A.^ (Alexander^), res. in South Hampton, Pembroke, and Hopkinton. Two sons. Jonathan^ (Daniel A.-, Alexander^), res. in Henniker; d. March 13, 1827. David* (Jonathan^, Daniel A.'-, Alexander^), b. in Henniker, May 27, 1774; m. in 1800, Polly, dau. of George Hoyt, of Weare ; res. in Henniker. Eleven children. 1. Asa^ (David*, Jonathan'', Daniel A.-, Alexander^) was their second child; b. July 26, 1803; m. Sept. 3, 1841, Lydia, dau. of Cutting and Ruth Favor ; came to H. about the year 1867 (?) ; pur- chased the Dea. Joseph Kimball farm, where he res. a few years. In May, 1884, he sold the farm to William Wheeler, and purchased the place marked "A. Farwell," where he res. with his son. Chil- dren : — 3. Andrew F.^ b. Sept. 22, 1842. 3. Hannah Maria^ b. in Henniker, Nov. 1, 1844; m. Albert M. Kimball, (q. v.) 4. Mary^ (David*, Jonathan^, Daniel A.^, Alexander^), b. Sept. 29, 1811 ; m. Russell Tubbs. (q. v.) 5. Eliza^ (David*, Jonathan^, Daniel A.^, Alexander^), b. Oct. 28, 1815; m. Willard Brooks, (q. v.) SAMUEL GORDON. Nathaniel^ Gordon was b. in the county of Tyrone, Ire., in 1700; m. Sarah Martin ; came to this country in 1749 ; settled in Dun- stable, Mass., where they remained five years, when they rem. to Shirley, Mass., where they purchased a farm ; rem. to Peterboro' in 1780, where he d. in 1788; his wife d. in 1781. Four children, of whom SaraueP (NathanieP) was the third ; b. in Ireland, May 17, 1732; m. Eleanor Mitchell, who was b. in Ireland ; rem. to Cape Breton; and from there to Boston, her father having been killed in the French war, and all the other members of the family, but her Was he not one of Cromwell's prisoners? (See p. 465.) GENEALOGY : GORDON. 611 mother, brother, and herself, carried off by the small-pox. They set- tled in Peterboro' (see above) in 1780, where he d. Dec. 2, 1818, and his wife d. Nov. 2, 1820. Eleven children, two of whom res. in H. 1. SamueP (SamueP, Nathaniel^), was the oldest son; b. in Shirley, Mass., May 27, 1765 ; m. Lydia, dau. of Samuel and Sarah (Ball) Ames (q. v.), of H. He was a leading man in the town ; was the first representative to the legislature chosen by the town, serv- ing in that capacity from 1795 to 1797 ; was constable in 1793, one of the board of selectmen in 1794-95, and moderator at the annual town-meetings seven times, besides being frequently appointed to serve on important committees. (See " Annals of the Town.") He was a country tradesman and tavern keeper at first, near mill site No. 1, and afterwards at the village; res. house marked "Mrs. Hills." About the year 1798 he entered into a partnership with Andrew Seaton. (q. v.) Mr. Gordon rem. about the year 1810 to Cliarlestown, Mass., where he kept a hotel, and subsequently to Hallowell, Me., where he d. June 23, 1853. His wife, b. Feb. 19, 1774, d. in Hallowell, July 5, 1853. Children :— 2. Samuel^ b. Aug. 7, 1791 ; d. Aug. 12, 1791. 3. Yorick Stearns", b. Jan. 9, 1793 ; d. May 12, 1820, at Pine- ville, S. C. 4. Oliver Holden\ b. June 17, 1794; d. Oct. 30, 1869, at Wood- side, N. J. ; m. CHILDREN. 1. Oliver KimbalP, d. 2. Henry Lawrence^, res. in China. 3. Abbie Olive^, ni. Briggs ; res. in New York city. 4. Jolin Sawyer Kimball^, res. in New York city ; in business witli his brother-in-law. 5. Oliver Herbert^, is in business in Omaha, Neb. 5. Lydia Aurelia^ b. Dec. 25, 1795 ; d. April 7, 1876, at Orange, N. J.; m. William White, who d. in Belfast, Me., in the summer of 1832. CHILDREX. 1. Frances Clark^, d. 3. Oliver Gordon^ d. 2. William'"', d. 4. Mary Eleanor', d. 5. Lydia Gordon-^ to whom we are indebted for the records of the Saiiniel Ames and Samuel Gordon families, m. Gay, b. in West Dedham, Mass., and a grandson of Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Emmons, of Eraiiklin, Mass. ; res. Burlington, la. Children : (1), Mary Eleanor-, b. in Bur- lington, la., March 17, 1851; m. April 25, 187G, .Tames II. Dormau, who was b. in Vermont, and d. in Omaha, Neb., May 3, 1882. (2), 612 GENEALOGY: GORDON. Lizzie Gordon^, b. in Portland, Me., Sept. 15, 1857; m. April 27, 1882, Ralph Moore Rosea, of Cincinnati, O. ; a civil engineer; res. Denver, Col. Child: A son'', b. in Burlington, la., June 15, 1883. 6. Elizabeth Maria^, m. Thomas B. Merrick; res. Germautown, Pa. Chil- dren: (1), William Gordon", m. and res. in Virginia. Five children. (2), Isabella", m. and d., leaving two children. 7. Isabella Sarah^, res. with her sister, Mrs. Merrick. 8. Frances Annie^, is principal of the music department at Bethany college (Episcopal), Topeka, Kan. 6. Isabellas b. Jan. 14, 1798; d. in Salem, Mass., Dec. 23, 1878; m. and left two daughters. 7. Eleanors b. Jan. 30, 1800 ; d. Sept. 8, 1800. 8. Sarahs b. June 9, 1804 ; d. June 10, 1804. 9. Elizabeth AmesS b. Oct. 13, 1805 ; d. in Brooklyn, K Y., Dec. 20, 1871 ; m. Thomas Brown Brooks. CHILDREN. 1. George Gordon^, m. and res. in Brooklyn, N. Y. Children : Four sons and one dau., res. in San Francisco. 2. A dau.^ m. Martin. Child: Oliver Gordon". 10. Rebecca ClarkS b. Feb. 29, 1808 ; d. June 7, 1808. 11. Samuel AmesS b. in Charlestown, Mass., Oct. 3, 1810; d. Feb. 26, 1845 ; left a wife, a son, and a dau. His wife and son are dead ; the dau. m. Samuel A. Banks ; res. Paterson, N. J. 13. Sarah MariaS b. in Charlestown, Mass., March 6, 1813; d. at the res. of her niece, Mrs. Gay, in Burlington, la., where she had res. two years, Feb. 22, 1886; m. her cousin. Dr. Justus Hurd (q. v.), of St. Louis, who had two children by a former wife : PineoS* who d. and left a wife and children; Isabella*, m. Clark; res. in Arkansas. 13. John ClarkS b. in Boston, Oct. 12, 1816; d. Oct. 18, 1816. 14. Hannah^ ( SamueP, NathanieP), b. in 1772; m. Stephen Pierce, (q. v.) SULLIVAN H. GORDON. Savory^ and Sally (Powers) Gordon were res. of Bath, where 1, Sullivan H.^ was b. Feb. 5, 1821 ; m. Jan. 1, 1851, Cynthia G., * As Pineo and Isabella belong to the Ames-Hurd familj% I give the number of the generation to conform to that family . GENEALOGY : (JORDON; GOULD; GRANT. 613 dan. of Samuel S. and Nancy (Sanborn) Wallace, of New Hampton; res. in Landoff until 187'2, then four years in Manchester, la. Set- tled in H. in 1876, at place marked " S. Matthews"; rem. to Man- chester in 1887. CIIII.DREN (adopted). 1. Laura E:>, h. March 3, 1858; m. Edward W. Kiiii;. Cliild : Waller Siil- livau^, b. Sept. 13, 1882. 2. Fred G. K.«, b. Sept. 4, 1860; is a mail-route aijeut. GOULD. Richard^ Gould, of Greenfield, m. Sally, dau. of Joel Russell (q. V.) ; res. Greenfield. Their oldest child was 1. Amos-, m. in 1834, Harriet, dau. of Nehemiah Pierce (q. v.) ; res. several years in Greenfield and Antrim ; rem. a few years ago to H., where they have res. on the Pierce homestead, marked " D. Matthews." CHILDREN. 1. Almira^, m. Ephraim Holt; res. in Vermont. 2. Frank-^, m. Abbie Winn, of Bennington, where they res. He wa.s chosen representative from Bennington in 188G. 3. Martha^, m. Milton Bartlett, of Marlow. 4. Oreu*, res. with his parents in H. GRANT. 1. Charles! Qy^^t, b. in Greenfield, Aug. 18, 1783 ; m. Nov. 22, 1809, Mary Bullard, who was b. in Andover, Mass., Dec. 1, 1788 ; settled in Greenfield ; rem. to Peterboro' about 1830; from thence to H., where they res. until 1845, when they rem. to Andover, Mass., and to Londonderry, where he d. April 12, 1847. His wife m. 2, Dec. 1852, Nathan Kendall, of Bedford, who d. in 1862; she d. April 17, 1864. CHILDREN. 1. Mary-^, b. Sept. 25, 1810; m. David Abbott, of Andover, Mass. 2. Eliza2, b. June 26, 1812; d. in H., Aug. 26, 1836. 3. Hannah B.-^, b. Sept. 19, 1815; d. July, 1873; m. Dec. 29, 183G, Nathan C. Abbott, of Andover, Mass. 4. Margaret-, b. July 26, 1818; m. Aaron N. Luscomb, of Andover, Mass. 5. Charles C.-', b. July 9, 1820; d. Feb. 1821. 6. Charles Cummiugs^ b. in Greenfield, Feb. 15, 1822. At the age of 13 years he united with the Congregational church in II. ; two years 614 genealogy: grant; gray. later he vveut to Andover, Mass., where he res. until 1859, when he rem. to Auburn, where he now res. ; was chosen deacon of the Free church in Andover in 1857 ; has been deacon of the Congregational church in Auburn since April 13, 1864 ; was one of the selectmen of Auburn five years, town treasurer three years, representative two years, and a member of the convention to revise the constitution in 1876. He m. 1, Jan. 19, 1843, Salome V. Center, of Hudson, who d. Feb. 23, 1848; m. 2, March 26, 1849, Frances M. Anderson, of Lon- donderry, who d. June 29, 1856; m. 3, Nov. 6, 1856, Vernelia S. Brown, of Cambridge, Vt., who d. June 24, 1871; m. 4, Jan. 16, 1872, Hattie F. Coffin, who was b. in Boscaweu, Aug. 27, 1839. Children: (1), Louisa C.^, b. Oct. 1, 1843; m 1, John Y. Demeritt, who was a member of the 10th regt. N. H. vols. ; d. in a hospital in Washington, D. C, Dec. 1862; she m. 2, Nov. 1866, James M. Pres- ton, of Auburn; she d. Feb. 15, 1881. (2), Charles H.3, b. July 8, 1845 ; was corporal in Co. A, 10th regt. N. H. vols. ; was in the bat- tles of Fredericksburgh, Bermuda Hundreds, Drury's Bluff, Cold Harbor, Fort Harrison, and Fair Oaks; was taken prisoner at Fair Oaks, Oct. 25, 1863, and d. in the Rebel prison in Salisbury, N. C, Feb. 12, 1865. (3), Warren S.s, b. Jan. 10, 1848; d. April 2, 1848. (4), Josiah A.s, b. Sept. 17, 1850; d. Aug. 19, 1853. (5), Luther^, b. April 28, 1853; d. Aug. 25, 1853. (6), Addison M.s, b. Sept. 22, 1854. (7), Irving F.3, b. March 25, 1856. (8), Ella V.^, adopted. (9), Charles H.3, b. June 24, 1873. (10), Hattie F.3, b. April 6, 1875. (11), Perley C.s, b. Nov. 28, 1876. (12), Mary B.s, b. Jan. 13, 1879. (13), George E.3, b. Sept. 29, 1880. GRAY. Moses^ Gi'ay, res. in Tewksbury, Mass. ; was in the battle of Bun- ker hill ; was wounded, came home, and d. in a few days. His widow, Mary, m. 2, Jesse Holt. After the death of Mr. Holt she came to H. to res. with her son ; d. March 25, 1825, aged 80 years. 1. Moses^ (Moses^), b. in Tewksbury, Mass. ; m. Mary Scarlett, of Tewksbury ; came to H. about 1793 ; settled first at No, 109 ; later at place marked "K. Gray"; d. March 24, 1847, aged 76 years. His wife d. April 10, 1832, aged 66 years.* Children : — 2. Moses^ b. Feb. 25, 1792 ; d. in H., Jan. 29, 1830. 3. William^ [13], b. Jan. 13, 1795. 4. Mary^ (Polly on records), b. May 27, 1797; m. Perley Foster, (q. V.) 5. KendalP [25], b. Jan. 2, 1799. * Henry- Gi-ay, a brother of Moses-, res. iu H. a few years. 1 genealogy: gray. 615 6. Charles^ [30], b. Dec. 19, 1800. 7. Samh^ [39], b. Oct. 5, 1802. 8. Jolm^ [40], b. May 5, 1804. 9. Calvin'^ [45], b. Feb. 25, 1806. 10. Luther^ [48], b. Jan. 17, 1808. 11. Nanc}^ b. March 8, 1810 ; d. March 28, 1819. 13. Lydia'^ [49], b. June 22, 1812. 13. William^ [3] (Moses^ Moses^), ra. Jan. 23, 181(5, Rhoda, dau. of David and Mary Barker (q. v.) ; res. in H. (see map) ; was fre- quently moderator of the annual town - meetings ; served several years as one of the board of selectmen, and two years (1852 and 1853) was representative of the town in the legislature ; d. Jan. 19, 1866. His wife d. in Antrim in 1872. Children: — 14. Frederick Williams b. April 27, 1816; m. 1845, Susan H. Barker, of Antrim, who d. Sept. 12, 1850 ; he d. in 1849. They res. in Bennington. Child: Frank'', res. in Hillsboro'. 15. Mary Barker*, b. April 15, 1817 ; m. in 1842, Dea. Harris B. Newman, who d. in 1876. CIIII-DKEN. 1. Helen A.^ b. in 1843; d. in 1883; m. in 1873, John H. Wilkius. 2. Georg-e F.^, b. in 1845 ; d. in 1847. 3. George F.^ b. in 1S48; ra. in 1871, Ella Bass. (q. v.) 4. Joseph W.^, b. in 1852. 5. Mary Louise^ b. in 1857; m. in 1886, John H. Wilkins. 16. DexterS b. 1818 ; d. 1819. 17. David Barkers b. May 23, 1820 ; ra. Jan. 4, 1849, Vestine, dau. of Samuel and Polly (Bullard) Abbott, of Bennington. They were employed in the charge of town farms in Francestown, Tem- pleton, Mass., Stoneham, Mass., and Woburn, Mass., eighteen years; later res. in H., at place marked "C. L. Eobbe"; rem. to Peterboro' in the summer of 1868, where he d. Sept. 25, 1884. ^ CHILDREN. 1. Addie Francilla^, b. in Bennington, April 22, 1853; m. Frank McGilvery ; res. Spriugfield, 0. 2. Frank Abbot^, b. in Bennington, Oct. 11, 1860; m. 1, Mary Hines, of Stoneham, who d. Nov. 1883; m. 2, Sept. 1, 1885, Alice Bailey, of Peterboro' ; res. Peterboro'. 18. Calvin Dexter*, b. July 6, 1822; d. in H., April 20, 1845. 19. Francis*, b. Dec. 14, 1823 ; d. in H., March 29, 1851 ; m. in 1850, Louisa G. Abbott. 616 GENEALOGY: GRAY. 20. Kendall M.*, b. April 11, 1826 ; left home at the age of 20 years, and for about fourteen years worked in the mills in Nashua, and Lawrence, Mass. ; rem. to Milford in 1860, and was in the dry goods trade seventeen years. For the last eleven years he has been engaged in the manufacture of boys' clothing, in which busi- ness he has been very successful ; res. in Milford. He m. Dec. 7, 1848, Josephine M., dau. of Abraham and Louisa Melzer, of Milford. CHILDREN, BORN IN LAWRENCE. 1. Alice L.5, b. Oct. 2, 1853 ; is a teacher in Milford. 2. Harry A.^ b. June 17, 1857; is employed by his father; m. and has two children. 31. A\he(\\ b. March 15, 1828; m. in 1852, Mary D., dau. of Emerson and Roxanna (Butler) Favor (q. v.) ; res. in Bennington. Children, names not given. 23. Rhoda Eveline*, b. Jan. 2, 1830 ; d. in H., June 20, 1851. 23. Gilbert Addison", b. March 28, 1833 ; m. in 1854, Augusta Bailey ; res. Manchester. Children, names not given. 24. Lydia A."*, b. Dec. 31, 1836; m. 1, 1858, David A. Smith, who d. ; m. 2, 1882, Fred A. Crawford ; res. Concord. Children, names not given. 25. KendalF [5] (Moses"^, Moses^), m. Fanny Styles, of Green- field ; settled in H. at place marked "E. Pearsons"; later owned and res. on the homestead ; rem. to Bennington, where he res. a short time; d. in Bennington, Sept. 19, 1882. His wife d. Sept. 28, 1883. He served the town several years as one of the board of selectmen, and as moderator of the annual town-meeting, and was representative of the town to the legislature three years (1837-89). Children: — 26. Mary Ann^ m. Charles O. Foster, (q. v.) 27. Lawson Kendall*, b. June 2, 1830; m. March 11, 1852, Lucy Amelia, dau. of John Dennis, (q. v.) He d. in Eoseville, 111., Oct. 1868. CHILDREN. 1. Lizzie Frances^, b. in Salem, Mass., June 5, 1854; d. in Melrose, 111., Aug. 24, 1873. 2. George Lawson^, b. in Salem, Mass., June 24, 185G; d. in H., Sept. 12, 1856. 3. Ina Louise^, b. in Berwick, 111., Sept. 7, 1857. 4. John KendalP, b. in Roseville, 111., Sept. 29, 1859. 5. Ella Leolas, b. in Roseville, Sept. 27, 1861 ; d. Nov. 17, 1864. genealogy: gray. 617 6. Edward Franklin^, b. in Roseville, Jan. 31, 1804; d. March 20, 1804. 7. Julia Amelia^, b. in Roseville, Feb. 5, 1865. 8. Alice May^, b. in Roseville, April 24, 1807. 9. Flora Belief b. in Roseville, Aug. 25, 1868. 38. Lieut. Frank L.^ b. Ajiril 17, 1837. At the age of 17 he went to Salem, Mass., where he remained about four years, wlien he returned to H., where he res. at the breaking out of the Rebellion. He enlisted under Captain Weston in April, but was discharged with others, as no more three months' men were wanted. In Novem- ber he enlisted in Capt. O. G. Dort's company in the 6th regt. N. H. vols., as a private. They left the state in December. After stop- ping a few days in Washington, they were ordered to Annapolis to join the Ninth army corps, under General Burnside, in the expedi- tion to North Carolina. They followed the fortunes of that corps as long as he remained in the service. He was promoted through the various grades to the position of lieutenant, receiving his com- mission April 20, 1863, He was engaged in the following battles : Camden, S. C, April 19, 1862; second Bull Run, Aug. 28, 1862; Chantilly, Sept. 1, 1862; South Mountain, Sept. 14, 1862; Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862; Fredericksburgh, Dec. 13, 1862; Vicksburg and Jack- son, Miss., July, 1863; battle of the Wilderness in 1864; was se- verely wounded in the face at Spottsylvania, May 12, 1864; and was discharged from the service Dec. 25, 1864, on account of his wound. He had re-enlisted for another term of three years, when the regi- ment was in Kentucky. Besides the engagements enumerated above he was with his regiment in numerous skirmishes. Major Cummings, in a conversation I had with him since the work of pre- I)aring this history was begun, said that Frank Gray was one of the bravest and best men in the regiment, and deserved especial men- tion. In 1865 Mr. Gray went to Manchester, where he continues to res. He has been a member of the city government two years, and commander of Louis Bell post, G. A. R., two years, besides being connected with various other organizations. He m. Jan. 6, 1868, Mary Adelaide, dau. of Gilbert P. Hall (q. v.), of Bennington. CHILDREN. 1. Lillian J.s, b. Dec. 22, 1869. 2. Evelyn H.^, b. Sept. 24, 1872. 3. Fannie L.», b. Aug. 6, 1875. 4. Alice M.5, b. Oct. 22, 1879. 5. Morris F.s, b. Nov. 15, 1880; d. July 8, 1881. 40 618 gknealogy: gray. 29. Josephine F.*, m. Jan. 17, 1877, Charles B. Caldwell, who d. Feb. 6, 1883; res. Bennington. CHILD. 1. Daisys, ij. pec. 26, 1877. 30. Charles^ [6] (Moses^, Moses^), ni. 1, in 1820, Ednah Wilson, who d. Dec. 10, 1837, aged 35 years; m. 2, in 1838, Olive Stiles, who d. Feb. 13, 1859, aged 48 years ; m. 3, in 1859, Mrs. Eliza Wilkins, who survives him. He was a carpenter. He framed the church in Bennington, also the one in Greenfield, and built the hotel in Hancock Factory (now Bennington) in 1839. He also was a bridge builder, working on the covered bridge between Hancock Factory and Antrim in 1832, and later built the county bridge (so called) between H. and Greenfield. He was an enthusiastic sports- man, and seldom returned from hunting empty-handed. In Nov. 1834, he killed two foxes at one shot, and on June 16, 1836, he shot the only bear known to have been killed on Crotchet mountain. It weighed 161 pounds. He owned and occupied various houses in Bennington, In 1861 he bought the Jonathan Page place, on the Francestown road, and there he spent the remainder of his life. He d. May 12, 1876. He was a man of sound judgment, and upright in all his dealings with others. He bore his last illness, which was long and painful, with a degree of fortitude and patient resignation few could attain. Children: — 31. Nancy^ b. March 5, 1821; m. John Friend; res. in the vicinity of Boston. Children : Maria^ Charles^, George^, and John^ Mr. and Mrs. Friend and their two sons, Charles'^ and George^, and dau. are dead ; John^ res. in Boston. 32. Charles^ b. Sept. 5, 1823; m. in San Francisco, March 2, 1855, Elizabeth C. Sawyer. He d. in Butlerville, la., Aug. 1, 1883. Children : George^, Anna®, Lizzie®, and Sarah®. 33. Elizabeths b. Sept. 5, 1825 ; d. March 16, 1827. 34. Mary S.\ b. Sept. 25, 1828; res. in Boston; d. ; m. A. D. Shaw. Child : Mary Anna®, d. 35. Lydia A.*, b. Aug. 29, 1830 ; res. Boston, where she d. Aug. 8, 1854 ; was buried at Forest Hills cemetery; m. Otis Tucker. 36. Sarah J.\ b. Oct. 29, 1832 ; m. Henry Smith ; res. Boston. 37. George M.^ b. Oct. 5, 1835; enlisted at Toledo, la., Sept. 6, 1861, in Co. C, 10th regt. la. vols. ; d. at Cape Girardeau, N. C, Nov. 2, 1861 ; was buried at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis. genealogy: gray. 619 38. Augustus W.S b. May 28, 1843 ; enlisted, Aug. 29, 1862, in Co. D, 11th regt. N. H. vols.; was wounded in the right forearm at the battle of Fredericksburgh, Dec. 13, 1862; was with the regi- ment during the siege of Knoxville, and received his discharge, April 10, 1865, for disability ; was with the Sanitary Commission in Annapolis, Md., for a time, and finally returned to Bennington, where he res. on the Samuel Baldwin place, which he has )>ur- chased ; m. Jan. 25, 1866, Eliza A., dau. of Cassander S. and Eli/a Wilkins.* CHILDREN. 1. Minnie O.s, b. June 1, 1866; d. July 11, 1868. 2. George A.s, b. Nov. 19, 1867. 3. Charles H.^ b. Sept. 13, 1869. 39. Sarah^ [7] (Moses-, Moses^), m. Silas Cutler, of Vermont ; res. many years in Lexington, Mass., where he kept a hotel ; d. in Lexington. Mrs. Cutler res. in Watertown, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. George*, d. at the age of about 30 years. 2. Sarah M.^ m. Samuel Bacheler; res. Watertown, Mass., where she d., leaving two children. 40. John** [8], m. April 29, 1828, Hersina, dau. of Dea. Aaron and Rebecca (Adams) Knight (q. v.) ; rem. to Nashua in 1836; was a hotel keeper; d. May 26, 1851. His wife d. Feb. 9, 1845. Chil- dren : — 41. Dr. Georges b. in H., April 26, 1829; d. in Nashua, Dec. 14, 1876; m. 1, June 9, 1852, Margaret E., dau. of Abram and Eliza Sterns, of Woodstock, Vt., who d. in Woodstock, Jan. 1863 ; m. 2, April 24, 1872, Julia A., dau. of Rev. S. S. and Julia (Ashley) Tilden, of Middlebury, Vt. Doctor Gray was graduated from the medical college in Woodstock, Vt., in 1850, and held the position of demon- strator of anatomy in that institution for one year, soon after which he commenced to practise his profession in Nashua, where he re- mained until the close of his life. He was thoroughly fitted for his life work, and took a high rank in his profession. In difficult cases he was often consulted, his judgment was trusted, and his suc- cess was commensurate with the high promise of his youth. He d. at the post of duty, of diphtheria contracted during attention to a patient. * Mrs. Eliza A. Gray has kindly furnishod us tliu ri'cord of the Charles Gray family, and her paper is a model of its kind. Her mother, Mrs. Eliza V'ilkius, was the tliird wife of Charles Gray. She m. :i, Mark N. .SpaMiug. {n- v.) 620 GENEALOGY; GRAY. 43. AdalineS b. in H., Sept. 30, 1830; m. May 20, 1847, Win- gate Bixby, of Litchfield, who d. Dec. 1, 1877. CHILDREN, ALL BORN IN NASHUA. 1. George Wingate^, b. April 26, 1851; m. April 28, 1875, Cornelia C, dau. of Levi Spaulding, of Derby Line, Vt. Child : Clara Gray Gertrude^, b. May, 1876. 2. Harry Grays, b. July 27, 1853; m. Dec. 11, 1879, Emilie Adelaide White, of Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Child : Lillian WilliarasS b. May, 1882. 3. Herbert Samuel^, b. March 2, 1856 ; d. Sept. 5, 1872. 4. Charles Simeon^, b. Jan. 10, 1860; d. Sept. 5, 1879. 6. John Foster^, b. May 27, 1866. 43. Ann^ b. in H., Oct. 8, 1833; res. with her sister in Nashua. 44. Hersina K.^ b. in Nashua, Dec. 26, 1844; d. April 24, 1845. 45. Calvin^ [9] (Moses-, Moses^), m. Oct. 20, 1829, Louisa, dau. of Jonathan and Lois (Knight) Pollard, (q. v.) He was a farmer; d. in Nashua, May 12, 1847; his widow ra, 2, David Wood. (q. v.) Children:— 46. Sarah Louisa^ b. in H., July 18, 1830; ra. Simonds; res. Woburn, Mass. 47. Henry Calvin^ b. in H., May 29, 1833; is editor and pro- prietor of the Maiden (Mass.) Mirror. 48. Luther'' [10] (Moses-, Moses^), m. Elizabeth Smith, of Nashua. He was a hotel-keeper in Nashua, Hillsboro', and Stoddard ; d. in Stoddard, March 21, 1859. CHILDREN. 1. Elizabeth Ann*, m. Charles Connors ; res. Nashua. 2. John*, served in the army ; came home to die. 3. Helen*, m. Frank Marshall ; res. Nashua. 4. Erviu*, served in the army ; d. Oct. 22, 1884 ; left a widow and children. 5. George*, was also a soldier; m. and res. in Nashua; two children. 6. Mary*. 7. Florence*. 8. Katie*, m. Doctor Sibley, of Nashua, who d. in 1883. 49. Lydia^ [12] (Moses-^, Moses^), m. Otis Stearns, who was a merchant in New Yorii city, where he d. in the prime of life. Mrs. Stearns res. in Nashua. CHILDREN. 1. Henry*, is an extensive flour and grain dealer; res. Nashua; m. Jessie Tilston, of Boston. 2. George*, was a captain in the 3d regt. N. H. vols. ; m. Anna Dow, of Boston ; d. in Boston, but was buried in Nashua. GENEALOCxY: GKAYHAM. 621 GRAYHAM. 1. Hugh^ Grayham* was b, in Windham ; came to H. as early as 1786; res. at No. 49; was killed by the falling of a tree, which " brushed him down and struck the axe he was chopping with into his thigh," June 20, 1800 ; he was at work on the island in the "Great pond" (Lake Nubanusit). He m. Mary Anderson, who was b. in Derry and d. in Stoddard, March, 1808. Children : — 2. James-, b. in Windham, July 20, 1768; m. Oct. 23, 1792, Sarah, dau. of Abner Whitcomb (q. v.) ; he built the house marked "Mrs. Marshall" on the village plan; rem. to Dublin and to Gilsum, where he kept a tavern. He d., and his widow m. 2, Gilson, who d. in Chesterfield ; she d. at the home of her dau., Mrs. Bates, in Springfield, Vt. CHILDREN. 1. Oliver^, b. in H., June 29, 1793; m. Deborah White; res. Rockingham, Vt., where he carried on a woolen factory. Six chiUlreu. 2. Mary3, b. in H., April 27, 1795; m. James Bates; res. Springfield, Vt. Sis children. 3. Sarah3, b. in H. in 1797. 4. Aaron3, b. iu H., March 8, 1799. 5. Ruth'^ b. in Dublin, May 9, 1801; m. Artemas Leonard; res. Saxton's River, Vt. After the death of her husband she rem. to Columbus, O., where she was living with her dau. in 1884. Seven children. One dau. res. in Nevvtonville, Mass. ; one son res. iu Reid Bluft', Col. ; one sou res. iu Milford, Mass.; and one dau., Sarah C.*, m. J. M. Godmau and res. in Columbus, O. To Mrs. Leonard we are greatly indebted for iuformation. 6. Amanda'', b. in Dublin, Jan. 16, 1803; m. James Davis; res. Rockingham, Vt. Ten children. 7. James Anderson-^, b. in Gilsum, Jan. 12, 1805; m. Merrill Bates; res. Springfield, Vt. Five children. 3. Aaron^, b. in Windham, Dec. 12, 1769; m. Nov. 16, 1804, Mary Milliken, who was b. Oct. 18, 1784; went to Peterboro' in 1787; was a carpenter; learned his trade in Jaffrey; res. in Peter- boro' until 1839, when he rem. to Lowell, Mass., where he d. Sept. 8. 1853. CHILDliEN. 1. Mary A.3, b. Oct. 25, 1805; res. Lowell, Mass. 2. William M.3, b. Dec. 6, 1807; d. in Peterboro', Juue 19, 1883; m. Dec. * Tills was the original family name and is retained by a portion of the family, although many spell it Grimes. As Hugh and Arthur Grayham spelled their names this way, we put their families under the name Grayham, and the first settler under the name Grimes. 622 genealogy: grayham: grimes. 6, 1837, Betsey Fairbanks, who was b. March 6, 1817. Children: (1), Caroline E.^, b. July 3, 1840; m. Frederick Newman. (2), Kate M/, b. April 19, 1843; d. July 7. 1876; m. George W. Wilson. (3), Ann M.S b. June 9, 1848. (.4), HelenS b. June 2, 1850. (5), Alfred*, b. May 24, 1852 ; m. Hattie Lovejoy. (6), Frank H.-*, b. Sept. 30, 1855. 3. Katherine S.^, b. Nov. 10, 1809; d. Dec. 9, 1852, in Lowell, Mass. ; m. Henry Wade. 4. Louisa E.^, b. March 16, 1812; m. 1, William Wilson, who d. Nov. 1839; m. 2, Ebenezer Crane. 5. John H.3, b. March 18, 1814; d. 6. Aaron A. 3, b. Aug. 20, 1815; d. 7. Frederick^, b. July 2, 1817; ra. Margaret Wade; res. Lowell, Mass. 8. Sarah A. 3, b. March 31, 1819 ; d. Aug. 25, 1844. 9. Jane B.s, b. April 1, 1823; m. John L. Ordway. 10. James3, b. Oct. 9, 1824; d. Oct. 22, 1824. 11. Caroline J.^, b. March 17, 1829. 4. Jean-, b. in Windham, May 8, 1771; m. Daniel Morse, (q. v.) 5. Agnes-, b. July 18, 1772 j ra. Sept. 3, 1795, Elijah Carlcy. (q. V.) 6. Isabel-, b. July 29, 1774 ; m. April 6, 1797, Jonathan Jenkins. 7. Mary-, b. June 1, 1776; ra. July 20,1797, Sabra Gustin, of Marlow; res. Chelsea, Vt., where they d. 8. Sarah^, b. May 14, 1778; m. Oct. 17, 1799, Levi Morse, of Dublin. 9. Jeaiiett", b. May 9, 1780; m. Benj. Burgess; res. Chelsea,Vt. 10. Mary Ann-, b. April 28, 1782; ra. Silsby Stevens; res. for many years in Springfield, Vt.(?) ; rem. late in life to Ohio, where they d. 11. Hugh-, b. Aug. 11, 1784; ra. Letitia Swan, of Peterboro'. 13. Arthur^ Grayham, supposed to be a bi-other of Hugh^ was one of the early settlers. He was here in 1779 (see p. 7), but little is known of him. He settled at No. 46; res. also for a time at No. 15. He m., it is supposed, Ann, dau. of William Lakin, Sr. GRIMES. John^ Grimes emigrated from Scotland or the north of Ireland to Londonderry. 1, John^ (John^), b. in Londonderry, was the first settler of H. (See pp. 67 and 68.) In addition to the statement there made we GENEALOGY: GRIMES. 623 would say that he m. Sarah, dau. of Andrew Robinson, who d. in H. in 1827.* Children: — 2. David=^, b. in Londonderry; rem. to Weston, N. Y. ; d. tliere. 3. Andrew^ b. in Londonderry; rem. to Pennsylvania; d. there. 4. Betsey^, b. in Londonderry; m. Simeon Connor; res. many years in Peterboro'; d. in Fitchburg, Mass., in 1855. 5. Rebecca^, no record. 6. William^, b. in Londonderry, May 8, 1781; d. in Springfield, Vt., Feb. 21, 1864; m. April 23, 1805, Polly Jones, who was b. in Londonderry, Jan. 13, 1786, and d. in Springfield, Vt., Sept. 3, 1865. They settled in H. ; res. at No. 65, and later at the place north- west, shown by a dot; rem. to Alstead about 1828, where they res. some years. children. 1. John GilraanS b. iu H., March 16, 1806; ra. 1, iu 1825, Elvira Phillips, of Dublin, who d. in 1826; m. 2, in 1830, Sally Benson, of Orwell, Vt. He d. in Windsor, Vt., June, 1861. Eight children: six are living. Albert^ res. iu Charlestovvn. 2. Clarissa Parkei-*, b. in H., Jan. 14, 1808; d. in Alstead, May 3, 1881 ; sur- vived her husband 19 years; m. March 5, 1831, Jabez M. Banks, of Alstead. Six children, three of whom are living, one in Athol, Mass. 3. Daua*. b. in H., Jan. •!, 1810: a farmer; m. Feb. 5, 1835, Rebecca Rice; res. Springfield, Vt. 4. Lavina JaueS b. in H., Feb. 18, 1812; d. Feb. 24, 1818. 5. BradfordS b. in H., May 12, 1815; a farmer; m. July, 1840, Mary E. Norton, of Wethersfleld, Vt. Two children, both d. 6. Kimball D.-», b. Oct. 9, 1818; is a farmer; m. Nov. 1851, Harriet A. Hol- ton, of Proctorsville, Vt. ; res. Plymouth, Hancock county. 111. 7. Mary Ann*, b. Jan. 27, 1821 ; m. 1, April 1, 1845, Frauklin Mansfield, of Alstead, who d. in Springfield, Vt., in 1872; m. 2, Dec. 11, 1878, John W. Argo, of Elgin, la. ; res. Elgin, la. Seven children by first mar- riage, four of whom are living : one in New York city, two iu Ne- braska, and one in Iowa. 8. Jones F.'', b. April 13, 1824; a carpenter; m. iu 1846, Matilda Rice; res. Spi'ingfield, Vt. One son^, who m. in 1870, Alma Brewster; res. Woodstock, Vt. One son, William J. 6. 9. Parker R.*, b.f Aug. 25, 1826; a farmer and cattle dealer; m. Jau. 1, 1854, Lydia A. Beckw^ith, of Alstead ; res. Springfield, Vt. Three children. 7. John^, m. and res. in Greenfield, where he d. * Another paper before me states that she fl. in Greenfield. From the chureh rec- ords I learn tliat Widow Grimes d. in H., Aug. 7, 1827, aged 74. There may be a mis- take in regard to her age. I have long ago made the discovery that no records at hand are infallible. It is barely possible that the .John Grimes who was the first settler was another man, and it may be a mistake to say that he had a family when he came to H. t Probably all the children of William Grimes were b. iu H., but only the names of the first five are found on the town records. 624 GENEALOGY: GUILFORD; GULICK. GUILFORD. Rev. William M.^ Guilford was pastor of the Baptist church and had charge of the seminary in 1851. (See pp. 206 and 230.) He was one of the best instructors that it was ever my privilege to meet, — an enthusiast in his profession, — and it is a great pity that his valuable services were not retained in town. He was m. and had four children : Hattie-, Charles-, William^, and one son- whose name we do not remember. GULICK. SamueP Gulick, of French Huguenot descent, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; res. in Richmond, Northampton county, Penn.; rem. to Mount Bethel, in the same county, where his son also res. Mezari- (SamueP), b. in Richmond, Nov. 19, 1799; m. Phebe, dau. of John Rosenberg, a well-to-do farmer of German descent; she was b. in Mount Bethel, Feb. 24, 1816; res. Mount Bethel. SamueP and Mezari^ were both prosperous farmers and elders in the Presby- terian church in Mount Bethel, as was also John Rosenberg; and his dau., the wife of Mezari^, became a member of the same church in her eighteenth year. 1. Rev. Hervey^ (Mezari^, SamueP), b. in Mount Bethel, March 27, 1846; was graduated at Lafayette college, Easton, Penn., in the class of 1868, and in 1872 was admitted as attorn ey-at-law and master in chancery in the state of New Jersey. In 1878 he was graduated at the Union Theological seminary. New York city, and came to H. in the fall of the same year to supply the pulpit of the Congregational church; was ordained and installed pastor of the church Nov. 5, 1879. (See pp. 200 and 201.) He m. Nov. 27, 1879, Lizzie E., dau. of Rev. Edward Brown Emerson.* (q. v.) Chil- dren : — 2. H. PauP, b. Sept. 25, 1880. 3. Marie Louise^ b. Nov. 6, 1882. 4. Constania E.\ b. Feb. 6, 1888. * Kev. Edward Brown Emerson d. Jan. 10, 1888. GENEALOGY : HADLEY. 625 HADLEY. George^ Hadley was in Ipswich, Mass., as early as 1639, and was living there in 1678. SaraueP (George^) swore allegiance in Ainesbury, Mass., in 1677; ni. Jane ; seven children, of whom the oldest was SamueP (SarnueP, George^), m. Dorothy Colby, of Aniesbury, Jan. 20, 1703. Perhaps he was the Samuel Hadley who d. in Amesbury, Dec. 14, 1745, and she the Dorothy who d. there May 18, 1756. Six children, of whom the fourth was Eliphalet" (SamueP, SamueP, George^), b. March 2, 1718-19; was m. by Orlando Bagley, Esq., to Elizabeth Davis, of Haverhill, Mass., June 7, 1744. He d. in Amesbury, Dec. 8, 1763; his wife d. in H., Nov. 22, 1808. CHILDREN, ALL I50RN IX A:MESBURY. 1. Eliphalets, b. Feb. 5, 1745; d. June 15, 1745. 2. Eliphalets, b. May 22, 1746. 3. Lydia^, b. Aug. 9, 1748. 4. Seth5, b. Feb. 2, 1751. 5. DollyS, b. June 6, 1753. 6 Enos*, b. Oct. 23, 1755. 7. Ruhaniah^, b. Dec. 28, 1757. 8. Benjamin^, b. July 11, 1760. 9. Abijah^ (Elijah on Amesbury records), b. Oct. 5, 1762. About two years after the death of Mr. Hadley his widow rem. with her children to Nottingham West (now Hudson). The date of her removal to H. is unknown. Four of the children of Eliphalet* and Elizabeth (Davis) Hadley settled in H. 1. Seth^ (Eliphalet*, SamueF, SamueP, George^), b. Feb. 2, 1751 ; came to H. as early as 1785. He was chosen one of the surveyors of highways that year, the next year he was one of the selectmen, and while he remained in town he was frequently chosen to fill im- portant positions; was m., but had no children; res. on what was afterwards the town farm (No. 77), where he remained until 1800, when he rem. to Antrim and settled near the soutli village; d. in Antrim, Jan. 12, 1809. His wife survived him, but the date of her death has not been ascertained. 3. Ruhamah^ (EliphaletS SamueP, Samuel", George^), b. Dec. 28, 1757; m. Nathaniel Hezelton. (q. v.) 3. Benjamin^ (Eliphalet^ SamueP, SamueP, George^), b. July 626 GENEALOGY: HADLEY. 11, 1760; came to H. in April, 1792. According to the custom of the time he was warned out of town, his brother Seth being the constable who served the warrant. This notice did not prevent him from promptly going to work to provide for himself a home, neither did it deter the tax-gatherer from looking after him, for two years later he was taxed for two oxen, two cows, ninety acres of unimproved and three and one-half acres of improved land. In 1798 he had improved five acres more of land, and erected buildings to the value of $100. This farm (No. 76) he purchased of Edward Spaulding, date of deed, March 4, 1792. He m. 1, March 24, 1796, Sarah Hosley, of H., who d. Jan. 16, 1797; ra. 2, March 3, 1803, Esther, youngest dau. of Dea. Thomas and Rebecca (Derby) Laugh- ton, of Rutland, Mass., who was b. in Rutland, Nov. 10, 1777 ; rem. in early life with her parents to Dummerston, Vt. But few advantages for mental training were enjoyed in that new settle- ment in the wilderness, her school life being limited to three weeks, but she had a strong, well-balanced mind, which she re- tained in a very remarkable degree to the close of her life. At the time of her death she had been for several years the oldest per- son in town. In early womanhood she came to H. to res. with her sister, Mrs. Gates. Sept. 6, 1802, she united with the Congregational church in H. and continued a worthy and respected member through life. For nearly three years before her death she was unable to walk without assistance, and she suffered continually, but her Christian faith sustained her, and her last words were: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Take me home to thyself." She d. Jan. 14, 1871. Mr. Hadley d. Sept. 26, 1846. Children : — 4. Sarah«, b. Jan. 3, 1797; d. Nov. 17, 1868; res. H. 5. Benjamin^ b. Dec. 28, 1803; d. Oct. 1, 1805. 6. Thomas Jefferson^ b. Oct. 19, 1805. At the age of 20 years he left the farm and connected himself with Amos Ball, that he might learn the carpenter's trade. After working at his trade in H. and vicinity some four years he rem. to Worcester, Mass., where he remained four years more. In 1833 he went to Boston, where he continued to res. the rest of his life. Soon after taking up his res. in Boston he m. Melissa Reed, of Rutland, Mass. They united with the Old South church, and for many years he was chairman of the standing committee of that church. He was also a member of the Congregational club. He d. March 13, 1880 ; his wife d. Dec. 22, 1882. GENEALOGY: HADLEY. 627 •7. Rebecca^, b. Aug. 26, 1807; worked in a mill in Nashua sev- eral years; d. in H., Feb. 7, 1846. 8. John Stark'', b, June 4, 1810; a farmer; rem. to Soutli An- trim in 1833, where, with the exce])tion of a short time spent in Nashua, he continued to res. until his death, Aug. 14, 1879. He m. July 6, 1842, Nancy J. Derush, of Antrim. CHILDREN. 1. Mar}- Elizabeth", res. Peterboro'. 2. Sarah Rebecca', m. Frank A. Smith ; res. Peterboro'. 3. Emma Jane', d. May 11, 1860, aged 6 years. 4. George W.', d. June 7, 1860, aged 3 years. 9. James Hosley«, b. July 4, 1812; m. April 7, 1846, Lavina, dau. of Walter and Lavina (Clapp) Gunn, who was b. in Holden, Mass., Dec. 1, 1814; settled on the James Hills place in 1841 ; rem. in 1851 to the place owned by Alfred Kellam ("J. H. Hadley" on map), and in 1876 rem. to Rutland, Mass. Children: — 10. Granville Kellam", b. March 15, 1847; a farmer; m. March 25, 1875, Ellen Frances, dau. of Samuel and Lydia ( Goodhue ) Knight (q. v.); res. Rutland, Mass. He was chosen deacon of the Congregational church in Rutland for three years, Jan. 1, 1879, and re-elected in 1882; was on the school board in 1879 and 1880. To him we are indebted for valuable information in regard to the Hadley family. Child (adopted) : Edna Lavinal (q. v.) 11. Solon Davis'^, b. Sept. 13, 1849; a farmer; settled on the homestead in H.; m. June 14, 1876, Alzina, dau. of George I. and Harriet (Hills) Hayward (q. v.); d. Oct. 4, 1879; his wife d. Jan. 25, 1883. CHILDREN. 1. Edith Marias, b. April 5, 1877; d. Oct. 8, 1879. 2. Edna Lavina^ b. Aug. 10, 1878. (q. v.) 12. Walter Lockwood^ b. July 23, 1854; d. May 14, 1856. 13. Thomas Lawton'^, b. Aug. 31, 1857; a farmer; settled in Rutland, Mass., in the spring of 1878; m. Nov. 3, 1878, Hattie E., dau. of Ephraim and Elvina (Gates) Weston. ( q. v.) He was elected one of the school committee in 1881, and re-elected in 1882; is the secretary and treasurer of the Rutland Co-operative Creamery association. CHILD. 1. Grace Elviua^ b. July 13, 1882. 628 GENEALOGY: HADLEY. 14. E8ther^ b. Jan. 5, 1817; ra. March 12, 184- Lyman Dow, of Antrim; she d. in Hillsboi-o' Bridge, Dec. 24, 1880. CHILDREN. 1. Sylvanus^, res. Antrim. 2. Charles Lyman', b. April 21, 1846 ; m. Lizzie Sawyer, of Pembroke ; res. Woonsocket, R. I. One child. 3. Esther A.\ b. March 21, 1849; m. Nov. 2, 1868, Arthur A. Miller. 15. Elizabeth Eraily^ b. May 23, 1822; was a student at the seminary under the instruction of Zebulon Jones. In 1850 or 1851, together with her mother and sister Sarah, she rem. from the old homestead to the village, where she continued to res. (taking care of her mother during her lifetime) until the spring of 1879, when she went to res. with her nephew, G. K. Hadley, in Rutland, Mass.; she d. while on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Dow, at Hillsboro' Bridge, Dec. 23, 1880. 16. Abijah^ (Eliphalet*, SamueP, Samuel^ George^), b. Sept. 24, 1762 ; m. in 1793, Abigail Johnson, of Hollis. He served in the war of the Revolution, and went from his home in Nottingham West to Antrim in 1781, where he worked for Deacon Aiken some six years; then he res. a short time in H., and in 1793 settled on a farm in Antrim, where he remained nearly two years ; he then went back to Nottingham West, but his stay there this time must have been short, as he came to H. to settle in Feb. 1795. With the exception of a short period when he lived on the Wason place, his home in H. was on the place now owned by Luther C. Dutton. He d. June 15, 1837; his wife d. Aug. 4, 1845. Children: — 17. Abijah«, b. in Antrim, Feb. 15, 1794; m. March 31, 1818, Mary P., dau. of Collins Whittemore. (q. v.) He was engaged in business for a short time in early life in Alstead ; returned to H. and settled on the homestead, where he remained until 1860, when he sold the farm to Luther C. Dutton and rem. to the village, but dur- ing the last few years of their lives Mr. and Mrs. Hadley res. on the old homestead with Mr. Dutton. He d. June 18, 1879; she d. Dec. 26, 1880. Mr. Hadley served in the war of 1812-14, repre- sented the town in the legislature in 1845-47, and served as one of the board of selectmen in 1827, 1835, 1844, and 1845, besides being frequently called upon to fill a place on important committees, etc. He bequeathed $1000 to the town for the benefit of the town library, thus leaving a lasting memorial of his interest in those that might follow after him. Children: — GENEALOGY : HADLEY. 629 18. Dr. De Witt Clinton^ b. June V2, 1823. He was educated at Francestown, Meriden, New Hampton, and Woodstock, Vt.; was graduated at the medical college at Woodstock in June, 1850, He immediately began the practice of medicine in his native town, and was eminently successful in his profession, and was just beginning liis life-work when disease laid a heavy hand upon him ; res. house marked " O. Fogg " in village. He was deeply interested in the welfare of the town ; he served three years as a member of the superintending school committee and spent considerable time in informing himself in regard to the history of the town, but unfortu- nately the result of his labor in this direction was lost. He m. Nov. 11, 1851, Mary A. Haggett, of Lyndeboro'. She came to H. in Feb. 1848, to attend school at the Literary and Scientific institu- tion, and spent the most of her time there for three years, either in attending school or teaching. Her res. at the present time (1885) is Wilton. Doctor Hadley d. deeply regretted by his many friends, Feb. 11, 1859. CHILDKEN. 1. George C.», h. Sept. 3, 1852; res. Amherst, N. H. ; fitted for college at Fraucestowu and New Ipswich, but did not enter college; m. Sept. 23, 1880, Mar}' F. Burnham, of Milford; res. Mount Vernon. 2. Andrew P.^, b. June 14, 1855; res. Tyngsboro', Mass.; he also attended school at Francestown and New Ipswich ; m. July 25, 1878, Clara A. Upton, of Tyngsboro', Mass. 3. Edward P.s, b. Aug. 23, 1858 ; d. Feb. 29, I860. 19. Edward J.', b. Aug. 21, 1825; m. Oct. 25, 1849, Harriet E. Brown, of Nashua; he d. April 29, 1855. CHILD. 1. Frank E.^, b. April 11, 1852. 30. Mark«, ) ^ ^ .jj g j^gg ^1 j^ jg jgQQ^ 21. Miles«, f 1 ' ' s ' 23. AbigaiP, b. 1804; m. Oct. 24, 1826, David Bonner, (q. v.) JACOB HADLEY. Jacob^ Hadley and Elizabeth, his wife, came from New London. The date of their coming and the place of their res. we can only infer from the birth record and the transcript of a road, dated Nov. 10, 1788. (See p. 256.) The place of their res. could not 630 genealogy: hadley. have been far from the place marked "J. H. Hadley." He was highway surveyor in 1786, bought a pew in the meeting-house in 1790, and was a tax-payer as late as 1792, but nothing further is known of the family. CHILDREN. 1. Jacob^, b. in New London, Jan. 18, 1780. 2. Elizabeth'^, b. in New London, March 15, 1782. 3. Joseph-, b. in H., Dec. 18, 178G. 4. Sarah2. b. in H., May 2, 1790. 5. Abraham-, b. in H., April 30, 1791. THOMAS AND SAMUEL HADLEY. Ebenezer'-^, son of Thomas^ and Ruth (Lawrence) Hadley, was b. in Lexington, Mass.; m. May 11, 1779, Phebe Winship, who was b. July 23, 1755. With his father and brother Samuel'^ he was a mem- ber of Captain Parker's company that made a stand at Lexington, April 19, 1775. Samuel was one of the nine who fell at the first fire of the British troops. Ebenezer- served in several subsequent campaigns during the war; rem. to Peterboro' in 1804. Six chil- dren, the eldest of whom, Thomas^ b. June 13, 1782; m. 1, Mary Symonds; m. 2, Martha Barber; res. in Peterboro'. Five children, the youngest of whom, 1. Thomas^ b. March 16, 1824; m. 1, Asenath Dyer, who was b. Nov. 25, 1826 ; d. Aug. 29, 1855; m. 2, May 25, 1856, Maria A., dau. of Benjamin Crosby ; rem. to H. ; res. at place marked " I. A. Moors." CHILDREN. 1. Mary E.^, b. July 16, 1851 ; m. June 21, 1876, Merrick C. Adams, who was b. Sept. 2, 1853. Children: (1), Eunice L.«, b. in Dublin, July 2, 1877. (2), Albert G.e, b. in Dublin, Feb. 24, 1879. (3), Louis W.% b. in Dublin, Aug. 17, 1880. (4), Fred J.s, b. in Peterboro', Feb. 26, 1882. (5), Frank T.e, b. in Dublin, Nov. 2, 1883. 2. Alfred G.^, b. Aug. 5, 1853; m. June 23, 1875, Gadie F. Holt, who was b. Oct. 5, 1854. Children: (1), Gadie MabelS b. Jan. 30, 1876. (2), Clarence Alfred^, b. Dec. 29, 1878. (3), Alton Perryo, b. Nov. 11, 1881. 3. Nellie A.^, b. Aug. 29, 1855. 4. Arthur Leslie^, b. June 6, 1862. The second son of Ebenezer^ Hadley was Isaacs b. Aug. 9, 1784; ra. Feb. 9, 1813, Sarah Howe. Six chil- dren, of whom the third was genealogy: hadley. 631 2, Samuels b. July 12, 1818; m. Sept. 24, 1849, Mary F., dau. of Peter Twist. He served in the Civil war ; res. in H. a few years at Lee place ; present res.. East Jaffrey. CHILDREN. 1. Luella E.^ b. iu Peterboro', March 29, 1850; m. Aug. 6, 1872, Frank O. Emerson ; res. Fisherville. » 2. Milton L «, b. in Peterboro', Nov. 27, 1851 ; m. April 12, 1874, Amanda M. Corey, of Peterboro' ; res. Jaffrey. 3. Harriet 0.», b. iu Milford, July 6, 1853 ; d. Oct. 5, 1853. 4. Sarah A.s, b. iu Peterboro', March 6, 1855; m. July 23, 1872, Wallace W. Richardson, of Sullivan; res. Jaffrey. 5. Delia M.5, b. in Peterboro', Oct. 22, 1856 ; m. May 12, 1883, Herbert L. Wetherbee, of Kludge ; res. Manchester. G. Hattie M.^ b. in H., Oct. 22, 1859; m. May 6, 1880. Robert Morrow; res. Manchester. JOEL HADLEY. JoeP Hadley was b. in Mount Holly, Vt., April 24, 1805; m. Jan. 19, 1831, Sarah, dau. of Jacob and Olive Towns, of Londonderry; res. in Nashua and Hudson a few years; came to H. about the year 1838, where they remained about ten years, when they rem. to Peterboro', where he d. June 8, 1855. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah J.^, b. in Nashua, June 18, 1833; ra. Nov. 23, 1853, Daniel W. Willoughby ; res. Peterboro', where she d. Sept. 18, 1855. 2. Mary F.-^, b. in Hudson, April 13, 1835 ; d. in Peterboro', Jan. 28, 1857. 3. Eliza A.-, b. iu Nashua, Nov. 3, 1836; ra. July 29, 1855, George A. Felt, of Peterboro'. Children: (1), Albert A. 3, b. in Peterboro', March 29, 1857; m. Oct. 13, 1881, Emma C. Wright, of Clinton, Mass. (2), John P.3, b. in Peterboro', June 24, 1859 ; m. July 30, 1885, Ada M. Mury, of Waltham, Mass. (3), Frank E.s, b. in Peterboro', Oct. 3, 1862; d. Aug. 3, 1865. 4. Osgood T.2, b. in Nashua, Jan. 19, 1838 ; an engineer. 5. Daniel P.^, b. in H., March 20, 1839; a carpenter; d. in Natick, Mass., Nov. 26, 1860. C. George W.^, b. in H., Oct. 26, 1841 ; was a soldier in the Civil war; d. in the service, at Hampton, Va., March 31, 1863. 7. Olive N.-^, b. in H., Sept 2, 1843; m. Sept. 1, 1863, John McGowan, of Mason; shed, in Clinton, Mass., March 22, 1880. Children: (1), Sarahs, b. in Peterboro', May 2, 1864. (2), Jane^, b. in Worcester, Mass., July 11, 1865. (3), John Henry^, b. in Winchendon, Mass., June 29, 18C8. (4), Olive^, b. in Clinton, Mass., July 16, 1870. 632 GENEALOGY: HADLEY; HAIG; HALL. 8. Emil.v M.-^, b. in H., March 7, 1845; d. in Peterboro', Sept. 2, 1886. 9. Edgar J.-, b. iu H., July 3, 1846; a machinist; m. Dec. 1, 1886, Carter, of Jaffrey. Children: (1), MaryS, b. Dec. 13, 1868; d. April 20, 1875. (2), Franks, b. in Winchendon, Mass., Sept. 19, 1870. (3), Perleys, b. in Winchendon, Mass., July 30, 1873. (4), Everett^, b. in Winchendon, Mass., June 23, 1876. 10. Charles C.-, b. ie Peterboro', Aug. 20, 1850; an engineer. 11. Rev. Willis A.^ b. in Peterboro', Feb. 19, 1854; m. June 27, 1883, Stella L. Beckwith, of New London, Conn. ; is colleague pastor of the Belleville Congregational church, Newburyport, Mass. ; was pre- viously settled in Wilmette, 111. HAIG. John^ Haig, an immigrant from Scotland, settled in Waddington, N. Y. John^ (John^), m. Helen Atchison ; res. in Potsdam, N. Y., where Dr. Andrew* (John^, John^) was b. May 4, 1857. He was a stu- dent one year at Ann Arbor, Mich., and two years at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore, Md. After a short practice in Baltimore, he came to H. in Aug. 1883. He rem. to Peterboro' in 1885, but preferring H. for a home, he returned in May, 1888. His office is in the house marked " Mrs. Marshall," in the village.* JOHN HALL,. 1. John! Hall, b. in Chester, June 16, 1782 ; d. in 1860; m. Han- nah, dau. of Nathaniel Ingalls, who d. in 1868; res. in Chester and Derry; rem. to H. in the spring of 1838; returned to Chester in the spring of 1840. 3. Dr. Josiah J.'- (John^), b. March, 1805; studied medicine with Drs. Benjamin and Rufus Kittredge and Doctor McMullen, of New Boston; rem. from Chester to Manchester, where he res, six years; rem. to H. in the spring of 1834 ; res. opposite place marked " J. Wash- burn"; practised medicine while here; rem. to Manchester in 1840, and to Chester in 1850, where he d. Oct. 19, 1881; ra. Mary Dodge, a sister of Mrs. David Matthews (q. v.), who d. in Manchester, March, 1848. *.Johu Haig, a brother of Doctor Haig, lias been superintendent of schools for St. Lawrence county for several years. GENEALOGY: HALL. 633 CHII>DUKN. Hannah Maria^, m. Stephen S. Wells, of Atkinson, where they res. until her death in 1858. John G.3, m. Eliza R. Ellis, of Springfleld, Vt. ; res. Chester. MargKiret Ann-^, b. in II. ; ra. George Wright, of Atl'. ( olonel Prescott was a leading man in Concord, serving as repre- sentative to the (ieneral Court nine years, and three years in tlie army. Dr. Jona- tliMH Prescott was a ilistiiiiiiiislied physician. He was a lineal ileseeiulant in the si.Ntli i^'eiierution iVoni Sir ,I:ini<'s Pre.seott, of Standish Hall, Knii., and his wife, Alice .MolineauN, who was ;i lineal (h'scendant from K(hnund, son of llenr\' HI, of England, and tlierei'ore ol a long line of Knglish sovereigns, including William the ConcLueror and Saxon Alfred. GENEALOGY : HAYWAKD. 643 best ill town, demanding all his attention, he never sought or re- ceived any public office. He was an active supporter of the Con- gregational church, and both he and his wife wore members, although he did not become one until somewhat late in life. He was blessed with a wife of great force of character, who looked " well to the ways of her household." It was her earnest desire that all her chil'dren should be settled near her, and her wish was gratified, as she lived to see them all established in comfortable homes in town, with families growing up around them. Although living three miles from the church, they were seldom absent from its services, and this continued until within a few weeks of the close of her life. It would have grieved her sadly to realize that it was possible for any one of her family to wander from its fold, and her memory through all these years has exerted a powerful influence over me. The long rides I enjoyed to and from the church with them, and the conversation on the way, can never be forgotten. She d. after a brief illness, Oct. 24, 1847. He m. 2, March, 1849, ]\Irs. Mary (Haven) Mason, the widow of John Mason, a brother of his first wife, who survived him, and d. at an advanced age at the res of her son, John Mason, in Westmoreland. Of her I have also pleasant memories, and her words of encouragement were helpful to me. He d. Feb. 17, 1854. Children : — 2. Charles", b. Oct. 5, 1797 ; d. Aug. 20, 1800. 3. Sarnh^ b. March 5, 1799; d. Aug. 19, 1800. 4. Sallys b. Dec. 3, 1800; m. David Davis, (q. v.) 5. John", b. April 22, 1803 ; d. May 13, 1803. 6. John" [12], b. March 22, 1804. 7. Charles" [19], b. Feb. 22, 1806. 8. Calvin^ [26], b. Feb. 16, 1808. 9. Edward" [BO], b. April 26, 1810. 10. George" [39], b. Aug. 14, 1812. 11. Einily^ b. Sept. 1816; m. George Sheldon, (q. v.) 13. John" [6], m. April 6, 1826, Melinda, dau. of Elijah Wash- burn, (q. V.) Settled first at No. 20; rem. to place marked " G. Sheldon," where he res. a short time, and then rem. to the ])lace that bears his name on map; he also purchased several other farms and pastures, and for many years was one of the leading farmers in town ; later he rem. to Peterboro', where be now res. Children: — 13. George Irving b. Aug. 6, 1827; m. April 15, 1851, Harriet Letitia, dau. of Joseph and Olive (Knight) Hills (q. v.), who d. 644 genealogy: iiaywakd. Oct, 3], 1884. He was for several years a student at the academy in H., and at tliat time was considered one of the best scholars in the town, and although he chose farming as an occupation for life, he did not by any means give up his early desire for culture, and he continues to be a close student as far as circumstances will permit. He taught school several terms, and in 1869 was a member of the superintending school committee. Perhaps but few men have con- sidered with more attention the great problems of life than he. Resettled at place marked " G. I. Hayward"; after a few years he rem. to place marked "E. Washburn," where he continues to res. CHILDHEN. 1. Herbert Irving b Aug. 17, 1852; cl Aug. 22, 1886. 2. Alzina Letitiao, b. April 9, 1855; m. Solon D. Hadley. (q. v.) 3. Wilbur Wallace^, b. Oct. 27, 1857; owus place marked "L. Johuson." 4. Calla Hattie^, b. Aug. 13, 1860. 5. Waldo Marshall, b. Oct. 18, 1863; d. Jan. 30, 1883. 6. Arthur MasonS, b. June 2-1, 1866. 14. Maria Emily^ b. May 5, 1832; was a student at the academy in H., and also at New Ipswich ; m. Sylvester Tenney. (q. v.) 15. Milan Wallace^ b. Feb. 27, 1834; was a student at the academy in H. In early life he went to Natick, Mass., subse- quently he was engaged in a book-store in Boston, and also in Malone, N. Y. At the age of 21, he engaged in business in Fitch- burg, Mass., in company with Sylvester Tenney ; after spending a few years on a farm in Westboro', Mass., he rem. to Natick, Mass., where he also had a farm a short time, and then for some twenty years was the proprietor of a large livery stable, and also carried on the business of a blacksmith, etc.; res.- Natick, Mass.; m. in Springfield, Mass., Dec. 9, 1858, Mary A. Cowdin, of Fitchburg, Mass., a womnn of rare mental and moral endowments; an active member of the Ba])tist church, and deeply interested in all the genuine moral reforms of the day. CHILDREN. 1. Willie Milans, b. July 19, 1866; d. Dec. 17, 1866. 2. Nellie Aurinda^, b. July 19, 1866; was graduated in the classical depart- ment of the Natick High school, June 25, 1884, and with honor in the scientific department of Vermont academy, Saxton's River, Vt., June 21, 1888. She is also a member of the Baptist church, an active worker iu the Sunday school and among the young people of the church, and in entire sympathy with her mother in all real Christian work. GENEALOGY: HAYWARD. 645 16. John Waltel•^ b. April 12,1837; attended school in 11., and at the academy in New Ipswich ; m. July 5, 1866, Sarah J. Pierce, of Peterboro' ; a farmer; res. Peterboro'. CHILD. 1. Perley Herman^, b. Sept. 10, 187G; d. Aug. 22, 1877. 17. Sarah Jane^ b. Dec. 10, 1842 ; d. July 24, 1844. 18. Charles Edson Lorin«, b. Jan. 10, 1846; m. March 29, 1879, Jenny Lind Wilson, of Hooksett ; res. on the homestead; is extensively engaged in fruit culture, and also in raising fowls ; has recently set out three thousand fruit trees; his crop of apples this year will probably reach two thousand barrels ; has taken more premiums at fairs for fowls, and has owned more varieties of fowls, than any other person in the world. (See p. 81.) CHILDKEN. 1. Emma P.o, b. May 27, ISSO. 2. Elizabeth M.9, b. Sept. 17, 1S81. 19. Charles' [7], m. Nov. 14, 1833, Ann, dau. of Jacob G. and Betsey (Stanly) Lakin (q.v.), who had taught school several terms in her own district, and although her educational advantages had been limited, she had made the most of them. He remained at home until lie was 21, then went to Francestown, where he worked one year on a farm; subsequently he spent several years in Massachusetts, includ- ing about six months as an attendant at the McLean asylum, Charles- town (now Somerville), and some three years at Doctor Cutter's private asylum in Pepperell, where he had charge of the farm, etc. In the spring of 1833 he inirchased about one-half of his father's farm, a large proportion of which, at that time, was yet wild land, and has res. there ever since. Within tAventy years after he had settled on this farm he had added many acres to the cleared land, had built a good many rods of stone wall, and had erected a com- modious set of farm buildings, all of which required labor not less arduous than that of the early settler. He had but few of the ad- vantages of the schools, but he has ever been a close observer of men and affairs. It is a delicate matter for me to treat, but I should do injustice to myself if I failed to acknowledge my indebt- edness to him for what little success I may have met with in life. His words of advice in my early days were invaluable, worth more to me in the practical concerns of life than all that I learned in the schools, and to this I may add his example as a man of the sternest 646 GENEALOGY: HAYWARD, integrity. In the work of establishing a home he was fortunate in having the hearty co-operation of his wife. The struggles they were obliged to make and the hardships they endured are fresh in my memory. That home has ever been a hospitable one ; no hungry person was ever turned away from their door, and many unfortu- nate ones have found a shelter under their roof. They celebrated their golden wedding, at which time a large number of relatives and friends were i)resent, and at this date, Sept. 1888, they are the oldest married couple in town — that is, their marriage ante- dates all others, although there are a few older persons in town. Children : — 30. William Willis^ b. Oct. 17, 1834; m. Sept. 7, 1859, Eliza- beth Ellen, dau. of Hosea and Hannah D. (Britton) Chase,* of Keene, who was b. Sept. 8, 1841. His early educational advantages were such as were at the time afforded in the country towns in New England, supplemented by some two years at tlie academies in H., Peterboro', and Francestown, and two terms at the New England Normal institute in Lancaster, Mass. He taught in the country schools nine winters, and subsequently three terms in private schools. At the age of 21 he was chosen a member of the super- intending school committee in H., and at later periods served one year as superintendent of schools in Newfanc, Vt. ; three years on the school board in Keene, and one year as superintendent of schools in that city. He spent about two years in private study with Rev. Lemuel Willis in Warner, and was ordained as a Univer- salist minister at Enfield, in June, 1859 ; subsequently, after a two years' course of study at Tufts Divinity school, he took the degree of B. D. in 1871. He has had settlements in Newfane, Vt., Faii-- field. Me., Keene, and in Wakefield, Acton, Methuen, Plymouth, and South Framingham, Mass., besides several short engagements elsewhere; jjresent res. South Framingham, Mass. He served a few months as chaplain of the 13th Me. vols, during the late war, and for some twenty years has been a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is also a Free and Accepted Mason, an Odd Fellow, a member of the order of the Knights of the Golden Cross, and of the Temple of Honor. For many years he has been inter- ested in the temperance cause, and lias been frequently called upon * Hosea Chase was a near relative of Hon. Salmon P. Chase. He was a descendant in the sixth generation from AquLla Chase, a " mariner from Cornwall, Eng.," who settled in Hampton in I646. Tlie direct line is, Aquilai, Moses^, Daniel^, Caleb', 8tep)icn", I-fosea''. GENEALOGY : HAY WARD. 647 to give addresses on this subject, and also for the Grand Army of the Republic on Memorial days, etc. In his life-work he has had the hearty and efficient co-operation of his wife. When in the army she joined him at Martinsburgh, W. Va., and spent several weeks with him literally on the picket line. Martinsburgh was at that time the base of General Sheridan's sup- plies, and the object of repeated and untiring attacks on the part of the Confederates, under the command of Mosby, the noted guerilla. Mrs. Hayward reached Martinsburgh, to the surprise of her husband, by a night ride from Baltimore, at a time when firing upon the night trains over the Baltimore & Ohio railroad was a con- stant occun-ence. When she reached the station at Martinsburgh, at about five o'clock of a November morning, she was informed by the officer in charge that the 13th Me. regt. had left the town. A private soldier present corrected the mistake, and to him was en- trusted the task of conducting her through the town past several bar- ricades in the streets to the head-quarters of the regiment. She was a splendid horsewoman, and soon became deservedly popular with the soldiers. "Nor did she fail to improve her opportunity to min- ister in a Christian womanly way to the welfare of those with whom she met in the hospital; writing letters for the sick and wounded, and taking care of money for their families, which she concealed in times of danger about her person. God cared for her in the midst of these dangers." In church and parish work and in the great moral reforms of the time, she has ever displayed the same spirit. For several years she was superintendent of the Sunday school connected with her hus- band's parish, and in many ways she has been active. She is at the present time president of the Woman's Christian Temperance union in South Framingham, and in that capacity has led a campaign against the licensed saloons in Framingham during the past two years that has been eminently successful, and done much to relieve the town from the thraldom of the liquor jiower. In her connection with the Ladies' Relief corps, she has been equally effi- cient, having served as chaplain of the corps some four years. 21. Charles Prescott^ b. March 26, 1836; d. July 14, 1847. Ho was a youth of rare promise, and although he d.at the early age of II years, he had develojted a strong Christian faith such as is rarely witnessed among men. To him the veil that hides the future was drawn away, and he d.in the triumphant hope of a blissful immortality. 648 GENEALOGY; HAYWARD. 33. Jacob Lakin», b. Dec. 14, 1837; d. Oct. 9, 1861, deeply re- gretted by his many friends, who liad learned to love him for the sterling qualities of his character. 33. George Washington^, b. Sept. 12, 1839; m. Nov. 26, 1861, Mary Janet, dau. of David and Jerusha (Dodge) Matthews (q. v.); res. about twenty years on the David Matthews place in H. ; rem. to Peterboro', and from there to Walthara, Mass., in 1883, where he is in the livery and boarding stable business. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., New England Order of Protection, and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Mrs. Hayward is a member of the Woman's Relief corps. CHILD. 1. Jerusha Ann^, b. April 6, 18G7; m. Uah Thelbert, son of Robert and Margaret (Loycle) Crawell, who was b. in Halifiix, N. S., Jan. 1, 1865; res. Waltham, Mass.; is omployed by the American Watch company. 34. James Stickney^, b. Dec. 31, 1844; m. Nov. 30, 1871, Nellie F., dau. of John A. and Mary A. Wheeler, who was b. in Ashby, Mass., in Aug. 1851. In 1867 he spent several months in Micliigan; subsequently he was employed about two years in a hotel in East Wilton, and for a shorter period in the same capacity in Woburn, Mass. In July, 1870, he settled on the homestead, where he contin- ues to res., and under the administration of himself and wife the hospitalities of that home have in no wise suffered or retrograded. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and at the present time one of the supervisors in the town. CHILDREN. 1. Annie Almira^, b. Dec. 29, 1872. 2. Charles Augustus^, b. Jan. 31, 1874. 3. Morris James^, b. Aug. 14, 1877. 4. William Wheeler^, b. Sept. 29, 1879. 35. Charles Prescott^ b. Feb. 22, 1850; m. Sept. 27, 1876, Katie Maria, dau. of John S. and Katie M. (Sheldon) Gilchrest, who was b. in Dublin, Aug. 12, 1853 ; settled on the homestead ; rem. in 1885 to Dublin, where they res. two years; res. during the summer of 1887, in Waltham, Mass. ; present res. H. He was for several years a member of Peterboro' cavalry ; is also a member of the I. O. O, F. ; was one of the marshal's aids at the H. centennial. 36. Calvin^ [8], m. April 6, 1837, Sally, dau. of Bethuel and Deborah (Twitchell) Harris, who was b. in Harrisville, Aug. 20, 1811. After he became of asre he went to Harrisville and learned GENEALOGY: HAYWAKD. 649 the trade of a cloth dresser in the establishment of Bethuel Harris & Co., where he remained ten years. He gained the confidence of his employers, and as a testimony of that confidence, they made him many presents, among which was a valuable rei>eater watch. Mr. and Mrs. Hayward began housekeeping in the basement of her father's house, where they took boarders. After about two years they rem. to H., to the place marked " C. Hayward," in the east part of PI. He never held any public office, but always bore the reputation of being an honest and hard-working man. In 1857 he enlarged his barns and put a cellar under the?ii ; in doing this he re- ceived injuries from which he never fully recovered, but was able to attend to his business most of the time; d. Aug. 14, 1867. The farm was sold to Jonathan Nesmith, Nov. 1868, and Mrs. Hayward rem. to Harrisville, and from thence to Peterboro', where she d. April 23, 1886. She also in her early life worked in her father's mill in Harris- ville; the first work that she did there was to splice rolls for spin- ners. Both were members of the Congregational church. "Miss Sally Harris" united with the church in Nelson, Sept. 2, 1827; "Cal- vin Hayward" united with the same church July 1, 1838. Both were among the petitioners to be set off with the Harrisville church, Aug. 28, 1840; they were transferred to the church in H. in 1848, and Mrs. Hayward was received back to the Harrisville church in 1869. Children : — 2T, Dr. Cyrus Harris^, b. Nov. 7, 1840. He worked on the farm with his father until he was 21 years old, attending two or three terms at the academy in H., and one term at the academy in Peterboro'. After he became of age he worked for several years in the machine sl)op of Goodspeed & Wyman, in Winchendou, Mass., with the exception of a shoit time iu the winters, when he taught school in H., Dublin, and Kindge. In the spring of 1867 he entered the office of Samuel J. McDougal, m. d., of Boston, as a student of dentistry, and was graduated at the Boston Dental college in March, 1870, receiving the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. He soon became a member of the New Hampshire Dental society. In June, 1884, he was chosen one of the board of censors for the state, and in June, 1888, he was elected president of the above- named society. In 1880 he was one of the delegates to the Ameri- can Dental association. He settled in Peterboro' soon after his graduation, where he has successfully practised his profession until the present time, 42 650 GENEALOGY : HAYWARD. 38. Edmund BethueP, b. Sept. 5, 1845 ; d. Sept. 7, 1849. 39. Mary Ella«, b. Aug. 16, 1850 ; d. April 21, 1870. 30. Dea. Edward^ [9], m. Oct. 10, 1833, Emily Foster, who was b. in Stoddard, Dec. 19, 1811. He was a student at the academy in H. a few terms ; also at least one term in Antrim ; taught in the district schools in H. and adjoining towns some nine or ten winters, in connection with his work on the farm ; was very much respected in town ; was deeply interested in the cause of edu- cation, and an active member of the Congregational church; was chosen deacon of that church in 1864; settled on the homestead; rem. to Keene in 1869, and from there to Hyde Park, Mass., in 1880 ; d. in Hyde Park, Nov. 6, 1883 ; was buried in H. His wife continues to res. in Hyde Pai'k. Children : — 31. Sarah Mason^, b. July 27, 1835; was a student at the academies in H., Francestown, and New Ipswich, and taught school several terms ; m. June 5, 1855, John Ellery Piper, of Boston, who was b. in Dublin, Nov. 29, 1830. He has been a dealer in coal, wood, cement, etc., in Boston, for nearly forty years; res. many years in Boston ; rem. to Hyde Park, Mass., some twenty years ago ; is a deacon of the Congregational church in Hyde Park, and a highly respected citizen. CHILDREN. 1. Edward E.9, b. Doc. 13, 185G; m. 1, June 8, 1880, Essie A. Frcuch, who d June 28, 1881 ; m. 2, June, 1885, Harriet F. Davenport. 2. Alice G. 9, b. April 22, 18C0; m. Oct. 22, 1879, Fred T. French. Chil- dren : (1), Arthur H.i", b. Aug. 1, 1880. (2), Fred Y.io, b. July 14, 1882. (3), Frank 'EA'\ b. May •«, 1685; d. June S, 1885. (4), John EUeryi), b. Jan. 8, 1887. 3. Marion S.^, b. May 22, 1.8G4. 4. Arthur W.^, b. Aug. 21, 1866. 5. Mabel E.o, b. Sept. 24, 1.8C9. 33. Sylvia A.\ b. July 4, 1837 ; d. April 3, 1838. 33. Cynthia Foster^ b. Sept. 10, 1839 ; was a student at the academies in H., Francestown, and New Ipswich, and taught school several terms ; m. Jan. 12, 1865, Luke Putnam Willard, of Boston ; a coal merchant; res. Boston, in the Dorchester district, where she d. Sept. 15, 1885; she was a woman of rare .mental and spiritual en- dowments, and greatly beloved by her many friends. CHILDUKN. 1. Annie M.9, b. Oct. 20, 1869. 2. May L.- 3. Frederick W.^, }. b. Feb. 24, 1878; d. in hifancy. 4. Kalph P.9, 3, I b. GENEALOGY: HAY WARD; HAZ ELTON; HEATfL 651 34. Edward Stearns^ b. June 30,1841; m. Emma Washburn, who was b. in Belfast, Me., March 2, 184G. After receiving a good education, he went to Boston, at the age of 17 years. He was in business at the time of the Boston fire in 1872; at the present time he is assistant cashier of the Massachusetts National bank of Bos- ton ; res. Hyde Park, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Harrison W.^ b. Jan. 1, 1873. 2. Prescott WaUlo^ b. Sept 21, 1887. 35. Milan A.8, b. June 7, 1843 ; d. June 25, 1843. 3C Mary A.^ (twin to Milan A.^), b. June 7, 1843; d. July 14, 1843. 3*7. Lydia Alice^, b. Oct. 24, 1847; d. Sept. 13,1853. One of the rarest flowers that ever bloomed in a home. Her early death was not only a severe atfiictiou to the family, but also to all who knew her. 38. Frederick A.^ b. Jan. 31, 1856; d. June 14, 1860. 39. George' [10], m. April 5, 1836, Elizabeth Barber, of Peter- boro', who was b. April 21, 1816. He taught school several terms, and spent a few months soon after he was of age in New York city ; res. many years on the place that bears his name on the map; later rem. to the village (see village plan); has for a long time been an active member of the Congregational church. Children: — 40. Sarah Elizabeth^, b. Jan. 18, 1839; d. April 11, 1854. 41. Georgiann^, b. April 9, 1843 ; d. Nov. 17, 1862. 43. Loenza Viola^ b. Oct. 30, 1844; m. Nov. 9, 1865, Warner C. Goodhue, (q. v.) 43. Frances Almira«, b. May 6, 1846; d. July 17, 1848. HAZELTON. Nathaniel Hazelton was a Revolutionary soldier; ra. Ruhamah Hadley (q.v.); res. many years at No. 43, and was the last one to leave that section of the town. He d. July 8, 1829; his wife d. Jan. 13, 1838. HEATH. Richard^ Heath, and Ruth, his wife, \yith Nathaniel Davis^, their child, came from Nottingham to H. in Feb. 1793; res. No. 81. CHILDREN, BORN IN HANCOCK. 1. .Tuda-, b. Nov. IQ, 1793. 2. Patty^, b. Aug. 2, 17'JG. — Town records. 652 GENEALOGY : HIGGINS; HILL. HIGGINS. 1, Ephraim^ Higgins and Happy, his wife, res. in Jamaica, Vt.; rem. to Bennington, and from there to Boston, where they d. 2, Dea. John^ (see p. 291) (Ephraim^), b. in Jamaica, Vt., Jan. 16, 1803; m. Mary Ann, dau. of Stephen and Nancy Farrar, who was b. in Groton, Mass., March 2, 1804; rem, from Boston to H. in 1840; res. on the Burtt farm in what is now Bennington; rem. to Somerville, Mass., in 1853; d. at Melrose Highlands, Mass., Dec. 6, 1882. CHILDRKX. 1. George Franklin^, b. in Boston, July 16, 1835; m. Annie A. Odell, of Chelsea, Mass. ; res. Melrose Hii^hlands, Mass. ; a landscape painter. 2. Charles WarrenS, b. in H., Nov. 6, 1840; m. 1, Ellen Libby, who d. in 1871 ; m. 2, Adda L. Cook, of St. Paul, Minn. ; res. Melrose High- lands, Mass. ; a builder and dealer in real estate. HILL. DanieU Hill was one of a family of three children (Gregory, Daniel, and Sarah), who immigrated from England. He settled in that part of Cambridge, Mass., now called Arlington, date not given. DanieP (DanieP), settled in Mason ; m. Elizabeth . He helped raise the entrenchments at Bunker hill the night previous to the bat- tle, working with his father's oxen ; he also served for a time in the army under (leneral Putnam. Lewis^ (Daniel-, DanieP), m. Lydia, dau. of John, Jr., and Lydia Russell. John Russell, Jr., was the grandson of Jason Russell, who with eleven others was killed by the British in his own house ; he was a descendant of Sir Richard Russell, of Hereford, Herefordshire, Eng. 1. John Russell* ( Lewis^, DanieP, DanieP ), b. in Mason, June 6, 1827; m. Dec. 11, 1850, Mary Ann Whitney, of Ashburn- ham, Mass.; settled in H. (see village plan), March 4, 1853; a black- smith. Children : - — 2. James Lewis^ b. in Baldwinsville, Mass., Feb. 13, 1852; m. in 1872, Mary Blanchard, of Peterboro'; res. in Greenfield. CHILDREN. 1. Willis Clifton«, b. April 6, 1874. 2. Alice Lydia^, b. Aug. 7, 1879. genealogy: hill; hills. 653 3. Edward Augustu8^ b. May 6, 1854; m. in 1879, Sarah A. Dutton; res. at place marked "J. M. Johnson." CHILDKEX. 1. Charles", b. Murcli 13, 1880. 2. Daniel Arthur'% b. Oct. 31, 1882. 3. Myrtie J.s, b. Aug. 11, 188G. 4. Almon^ b. June 8, 1858; a blacksmith; m. 1, in 1878, Addie A. Cheney, who d. in H., Oct. 5, 1882; m. 2, in 1883, Louise Dutton. CHILDREN. 1. John Almon'', b. in H., June 19, 1879. 2. George K.'', b. Aug. 29, 1888. HILLS. Joseph^ Hills, b. in England in 1602; was in New England in 1638; res. in Boston in 1639; in Charlestown and Maiden, Mass., several years, thence rem. to Newbury, Mass., in 1656. Samuel- (Joseph^), res. in Newbury, Mass.; m. Abigail Wheeler. James* (Samuel-, Joseph^), b. in Newbury, Mass., Feb. 25, 1696 ; settled in that part of Newbury that is now Newburyport, in 1716. Ensign Elijah* (James^ Samuel'-, Joseph^), b. in 1738 ; m. Dec. 23, 1762, Miriam Kidder, of Londonderry, Avho was of Scotch parentage ; rem. Dec. 30, 1762, to Nottingham West (now Hud- son); d. Jan. 3, 1828; his wife d. Aug. 14, 1822, aged 85. Eight children, two of whom settled in H.* 1. James^ (Ensign Elijah^ James'', Samuel'^, Joseph^), b. Hudson, Nov. 8, 1763; came to H. in the autumn of 1783; settled on place marked " L. C. Dutton " ; built a log-hut, and began his clearing. He remained three months the first year ; his nearest neighbors were at South Antrim. From them he had some assistance in cooking, and he frequently spent the Sabbath with them. The meal from which their bread was made was brought from New Boston on the back of a horse. The following spring he came back and continued his improvements; some of his neighbors came with him, and his brother, Joseph, soon followed. * Kli.jiih Hills was a land owner in H. as early as 1786. 654 GENEALOGY: HILLS. He m. 1, Feb. 28, 1787, Abigail Hills, of his native town, who was b. April 3, 1760; d. Nov. 5, 1804; ra. 2, Oct. 17, 1805, Thankful Coburn, of Wilton, who was b. Oct. 6, 1776; d. Oct. 26, 1867. He was a persevering and energetic man. He laid the abutments of the first bridge across the river between H. and Society Land ; the foundation of the first church in H., and of many other buildings and mills in the vicinity. He was retiring in his habits, and was known by the name of " Honest Jim," " a title his children now take pride in repeating, and claim it to be a valuable bequest." He d. Nov. 19, 1846. Children :— 2. Elijah^ b. Dec. 24, 1787 ; m. March 5, 1816, Lydia Knight, of H. Settled in Alstead.* CHILDREN. 1. Eben K.", b. March (.?) 5, 1817; m. June 7, 18-t8,t Dorothy Clyde, (q.v.) 2. George C.', b. June 20, 1819; d. Aug. 8, 1827. 3. James A.^ b. Oct. 12, 1»21 ; d. Aug. 23, 1824. 4. Francis M.7, b. July 12, 1825; ra. June 15, 1852, Persis, dau. of Samuel Goodhue (q. v.) ; res. several years on Samuel Goodhue place. (See map.) Was one of the selectmen from 1862-64; present res., Ben- nington. 5. Augustus N.", b. July 12, 1827; m. April 2, 1863, Amelia H. Benjamin; res. Alstead. Two children. 6. Willard li.^ b. Sept. 18, 1830; m. Amanda , of Salem, Mass.; res. Chicago, 111. 3. Sally", b. May 2, 1790; m. 1, Jonathan ; m. 2, Hunt. She d. April 26, 1868. 4. Abigail^, b. April 5, 1792; m. Dec. 26, 1822, Ira Allen, of H. She d. in H., Dec. 28, 1849. CHILD. 1. George Franklin", b. in H , Feb. 28, 1824. 5. Hannah", b. Jan. 1, 1794; d. Nov. 15, 1860. 6. James", b. April 30, 1796; m. Freelove Roberts, of Marsh- field, Vt. He rem. to Marshfield, Vt., at the age of 25 years, and settled on wild land; d. June 6, 1872. His wife d. Feb. 1863. Children : Lucy'^, Calving Frances''. 7. Lucinda", b. July 26, 1798; m. May 26, 1826, George W. Putnam, of Andover, Vt., who d. June 5, 1873. She d. Feb. 22, 1877. Children: George W.^ Henry E.^ Rachel L.^ Abby J.^ Sarah C.^ * Elijah Hills, of H., m. Mrs. Susan (Boyce) (Hale) Faxon. (See p. 382.) t The date as given on page 450 is 1844. GENEALOGY: HILLS. 665 8. Lorena^ b. Sept. 23, 1800; d. Feb. 29, 1880. 9. Mary«, b. Aug. 14, 1802; m. Jan. 1843, Eben Parkhurst, of Dunstable, Mass., who d. May 24, 1868; she d. July 11, 1881. 10. Calvin«, b. July 2, 1806; m. Oot. 1833, Sarah Marshall, of Hudson. Settled in 11., but after a few years rem. to Marshfield, Vt. ; d. in Cabot, Vt., Dec. 8, 1879; his wife d. April 6, 1879. CHILDREN. L Harriet'. 2. Abby F.". 3. James E.", b. in H., was a soldier in the Civil war; d. iu the hospital in Brattleboro', Vt., Jan. 1865. i. Heury M.'. 5. Sarah E.'. 6. Katie". 7. Isaac AJ. Only two of the above are living. 11. Fanny Boyd«, b. Sept. 12, 1807 ; d. Nov. 22, 1808. 13. Frances Boyd«, b. May 26, 1809 ; m. June 29, 1848, Emmons Thayer, of Braintree, Mass. (q. v.) 13. RacheP, b. Jan. 22, 1811; ra. Dec. 31, 1839, Samuel S. Taylor, of Dunstable, Mass., who was b. Oct. 22, 1812. CHILDREN. 1. George E ', d. iu the service, Feb. 18G2. 2. Mary E.". 3. Emma S. H.'. 14. George C.% h. April 20, 1812; d. July 15, 1817. 15. Catherine*', b. June 28, 1814; m. Dec. 25, 1846, Ealph Beatley, of Chelsea, Mass., who d. July 29, 1879. One son, James A.'', a graduate of Harvard college and a teacher in the Boston schools; m. He has a summer home in H. 16. Milton«, b. Feb. 10, 1816; m. Oct. 28, 1838, Hannah Fletcher, of Antrim, who was b. March 7, 1818. Children : Lo- renzo M.^ Lizzie E.^ Ellen C.^ d., Mary F.^ d., and Elsie', d. 17. Isaac A.«, b. July 29, 1824; d. Sept. 8, 1834. 18. Joseph^ (Ensign Elijah*, James^, Samuel^, Joseph^), b. Hud- son, March 31, 1767; came to H. in 1786, and settled on place marked "O. Willey," and began to clear up the forest; m. 1, Dec. 31, 1789, Hannah Peabody, of Hudson, who d. Aug. 3, 1822, aged 54 years; m. 2, Mrs. Lucy Brown, of Nelson, who d. in Jefferson, Ontario county, N. Y., Aug. 1854. He d. Sept. 23, 1852. Children :— 19. Hannah^ b. April 6, 1791 ; m. John Wood. (q. v.) 30. 01ive«, b. Dec. 8, 1792; d. Jan. 19, 1823. 31. Phebe^, b. Feb. 11, 1795; m. Joshua Wood. (q. v.) 33. Joseph" [28], b. Nov. 28, 1797. 656 GENEALOGY: HILLS. 33. DavicP [34], b. Jan. 13, 1800. 34. Miriam^, b. Nov. 26, 1801; d. May 1, 1821. 35. Mary«, b. Dec. 19, 1803; ra. Elijah Washburn, (q. v.) 36. Rev. John P.^, b. Jan. 29, 1810; ra. Cynthia Kimball. He fitted for college at the Kimball Union academy in Plainfield, and was a member of the class of 1838 in Williams college, but was graduated at Marietta college, Ohio, in 1839, having spent three years at Williams college. He was a student in Lane seminary in 1840-42, and settled in Manchester, O.; rem. to Oakfield, 111., where he d. in 1856. Children: Cynthia^, Delia'', Alice', and one son'', who d. young. 37. Rev. Daniel Brown, a son of Mrs. Lucy Brown (q. v.) at- tended school at Kimball Union academy with John P. Hills, and entered Williams college with him in 1834. He was settled in Peekskill, N. Y., and d. there. 38. Joseph^ [22], m. Nov. 22, 1821, Olive, dau. of David and Abagail Knight, (q. v.) He settled on land purchased of his father, situated in the north-east part of H., and in Antrim, marked "M. W." In the spring of 1841 he sold this farm to Leonard Sawyer and rem. to the village, where he remained five years, sending his children to the academy. In 1846 he purchased the James Davis place, marked "J. P. Hills," and res. there the remainder of his life. In 1856 he sold his farm to his son, John P. Hills, but remained with him, doing a man's labor until past 80 years of age. His wife, Olive, was an invalid for some time previous to her death, which occurred Sept. 8, 1871. He d. Sept. 10, 1881. Children : — 39. Joseph Lauris'', b. Aug. 12, 1824; went West at the age of 21 years, and finally settled in Fayette county, O.; m. Anna Purcell. He d. in Rochester, Pa., Nov. 10, 1878. Children: CarP, Cady^ Forrest*, Cleon*. 30. Olive Calista", b. April 9, 1826; d. in H., where she had res. most of her life, Nov. 1, 1877. 31. Harriet Letitia', b. June 2:i, 1829; ni. George I. Hay ward. (q. V.) 33. Loenza Levia", b. Sept. 22, 1831; m. Frank H. Knight. (q. V.) 33. John Peabody", b. July 19, 1833; m. 1, May 28, 1858, Mary M., dau. of Daniel Alden, of Randolph, Mass., a lineal de- scendant of John Alden, who came over in the Mayfloicer in 1620. She d. May 9, 1859; m. 2, Jennie C, dau. of Lockhart W. and JOSEPH HILLS. K\5^!l^V-(?y. ?»\VIA -H. ?. KVV^U. ^.Vltt^'s.V,^ »v%=>. genealogy: hills; holden. 657 Mary A. (Whitteraore) Brockway, of Hinsdale, He attended school at H. (Literary and Scientific) and at Mount Vernon Appleton academy. Settled on the homestead (see above), where he con- tinues to res. He has served the town three years as one of the board of selectmen, was moderator at one of the annual town- meetings, a member of the library committee, and has been a justice of the peace several years. He was also a member of the centennial committee, and is a member of the committee having in charge the publication of H. town history, and from the beginning has mani- fested a lively interest in it. CHILD. 1. Dollie B. Bo\vkcT>^ (adopted), b. in Fitzwilliam, May 24, 1873. 34. David" [23], m. Feb. 15, 1825, Achsah, dan. of David and Anna (Abbot) Wood (q. v.); res. on the plain in the north part of the town. (See map.) Late in life rem. to the village, where he d., April 24, 1877. His wife d. June 2, 1887. Children :— 35. Maria H.'^, b. March 15, 1826; a school teacher in her early life; d. June 8, 1858. 36. Achsah Ann'^, b. Oct. 8, 1828. She was also a school teacher, and taught her first school in the same district where her sister began lier work as a teacher the previous year. It was my privilege to be one of their pupils, and of both of them, as teachers, I have pleasant recollections. Subsequently she spent considerable time in Boston. Present res., H. 37. t-alina", b. June 25, 1831 ; d. Jan. 8, 1883. She bequeathed $200 to the town for the use of the Congregational Sunday school. (See p. 177.) 38. Dea. David Brainard^ b. Dec. 18, 1833; m. Aug. 10, 1858, Mary E., dau. of Rev. C. N. Eansom, of Poultney, Vt. He was a student at the academies in H. and Francestown; is in the insurance business; res. Columbus, O., where he is a prominent citizen. Child, Clarence^ (adopted). HOLDEN. Asa^ Holden was a descendant in the fifth generation of Richard^ Holden, who left Ipswich, Eng., May 30, 1634, and settled in Ij)S- wich, jNlass. He was at that time 25 years of age. The direct line is, Eichard^ Stephen^ Nathaniel^ Asa^ Asa^ He was b. in Shirley, Mass., Dec. 5, 1758. He answered the call of the 19th of April, 658 genealogy: holden; holmes. 1775, and enlisted seven days afterwards for eight months; m. Dor- cas, dau. of Dea. Hezekiah and Margaret Sawtell. Came to H. about the year 1784; res. at 61 (lots Nos. 8 and 9 of third range); rem. from town to Langdon about the year 1795. He d. Jan. 24, 1850. CHILDREN, ALL BORN IN HANCOCK. 1. Lydia", b. Nov. 19, 1785; m. Rev. L. Pierce, of Alstead; rem. to Bloom- field 0. Child : Lydia", d. Jan. 26, 1820. 2. Dorcas"^, b. June G, 1787; ra. Solomon Woodward, b. 1784; a blacksraitli ; res. iu Springfield, Mass., wliere she d. Children : Erastus", Nathan- iel', Solomon", Asa'. 3. Asa'-', b Dec. 11, 17S8; d. June 1, 1795. 4. Aaron Grimes^ b. Nov. 22, 1790; ni. Jan. 15, 1814, Lucy White, of Lang- don. Children: Nathaniel C.^ William J.^, Lucy Ann', Lydia", Oscar S.'. 5. Nathaniel^ b. Oct. 28, 1792; m. 1, Frances Buell; m. 2, Julia Shipmau. Seven children. 6. Sally", b. 1793; m. Oct. 7, 1816, Silas Angler, of Acworth. Eleven children. HOLMES. Kev. James- Holmes, the eldest son of John^ and Sarah (Anderson) Holmes, was b. in Londonderry, April 14, 1811. His father was for many years an elder in the Presbyterian church. His mother d. when he was only 8 years old, but two years later his father m. 2, Mary Adams, a woman of intellectual and spiritual earnestness, whose influence over him in his early life was eminently helpful. He fitted for college at Phillips academy in Andover, Mass., and was graduated at Dartmouth college in 1838. During his academic and collegiate course, he taught school several terras with success. He was graduated at Andover Theological seminary in 1841, having spent the middle year of tliis course at Lane seminary, where he had the advantage of the instruction of Dr. Lyman Beecher and Professor Stowe. He m. Sept. 30, 1841, Amanda M. Burns, of Milford, who was admirably fitted for the position and work of a minister's wife. In the fall of 1841 he settled as a home missionary in Watertown, O., where he was ordained and installed in June, 1842. His labors in this field were signally blessed, as many as twenty-one persons hav- ing united with the church at one time. The church, under his administration, became self-supporting, but the climate was decid- JAMES HOLMES. GENEx\LOGY: HOLMES. 659 edly uncongenial to both himself and wife, and they returned East in the spring of 1846. In June, 1846, he acce])ted an invitation to Auburn, where he was installed pastor Dec. 5, 1849, and after nearly twenty-three years of service, closed his labors in May, 1869. Here a new church was erected during his pastorate, and the society was made self-su])porting. He took charge of the Congregational church in Bennington in Nov. 1869, and moved to that place in Jan. 1870. At th.at time the church was receiving aid from the Home Missionary society, but through his influence it became self-supporting. He served the church faithfully thirteen years, and during that time received thirty-two members. After the close of his pastorate he continued to res. in Benning- ton and to take a lively interest, not only in the church, but also in the town. He and his wife were pioneers in securing the jiarsonage in 1884. He prepared the history of Bennington for the County history, and has rendered efficient aid in preparing that part of H. town history which relates to what was formerly known as Hancock Factory. He took an important part as a representative of Ben- nington at the H. centennial in 1879. Few present will forget the sincerity of his prayer, "that Hancock and Bennington, although divided politically of recent years, might ever be united in every thing good and noble." He met with a severe loss in the death of his devoted wife, Dec. 4, 1886, and Aug. 11, 1888, after a life well spent, he, too, passed on to the land of the immortals. To them two children were b. during their res. in Ohio — one son, Lucian^, who, having given his life to his country's service, d. in Salisbury prison, Jan. 4, 1865; and a dau.^, who lived but a few hours. STEPHEN HOLMES. NathanieP Holmes lived and d. in Coleraine, Ire. Nathaniel- settled in Londonderry. Nathaniel settled in Peterboro', and was deacon of the Presby- terian church there. Andrew* m. Jane Taggart. Stephen^ (Andrew*, Dea. Nathaniel'', Nathaniel', NathanieP) was their eldest son, b. Dec. 2, 1820; m. Calisla Dustin, of Antrim, June 660 genealogy: holmes; holt. 11, 1857, and res. first in H., near the Willey mills; later rem. to Greenfield, and served in the Union army from that town. They purchased later the place marked " D. T. Ware," and res. here sev- eral years; later rem. to Greenfield, where she d. June 18, 1877. He d. in Peterboro' in 1887. Child: Charles D.«, d. In Wilton in early manhood. NATHAN HOLT. 1. Dea. Nathan^, son of William^ and Mehitable Holt, was b. in Greenfield, Nov. 14, 1805; m. Sept. 20, 1832, Charlotte, dau. of Maj. William and Deborah (Parker) Brooks, (q. v.) He was a mason, and settled in H. at place marked "D. Wilds"; rem. to Henniker, where he remained a year or two, when he came back to H., and res. at place marked "N. Holt." In 1860 or '61, he rem. to place marked " Mrs. Wood." In the summer of 1863 Mr. and Mrs. Holt went to visit friends in Smithboro', Tioga county, N. Y., where Mrs. Holt d. on the 27th of August. After her death he went to res. with his son in Michigan, where he had a large circle of friends, and was respected and esteemed by all. He was for sev- eral years deacon of the Congregational ciiurch in Grand Ledge, Mich., where he d. March 2, 1876. Child: — 2, Charles William^, b. in H., Dec. 14, 1837; m. Jan. 1, 1864, Christinia Hamlin, of Medina, Mich., b. Oct. 18, 1843. He learned the trade of a bricklayer in Concord, went to Michigan in the spring of 1862, and worked in Hudson, Adrian, and other towns along the line of Michigan Southern railroad. He res. some seven or eight years at Medina, where he worked at his trade; rem. to Grand Ledge, Eaton county, where, after working at his trade some seven years, he went into the drug and grocery business with Dr. W. A. Davis, in which business he still continues. CniLDKKN. 1. Nathan Hamlin*, b. June 12, 1865. 2. Louis Brooks*, b. May 27, 1883. TIMOTHY HOLT. Timothy^ Holt (Timothy^), b. in Peterboro', May 16, 1802; m. in 1825, Mary Jackman; was a blacksmith; res. about two years with Dea. Stephen Wood, working for him in the summer and at his trade in the village in the winter. Four children. The eldest, Sylvester^, was b. in H. GENEALOGY: HOLT; HOPKINS; HOSLEY. 661 SIMEON HOLT. Simeon- Holt (James^), b. in West Boylston, Mass.; m, Roxana Bemis, of Winchendon, Mass.; res. at the Deacon Hosley place in H. a few years, prior to 1860. CniLDKKN. 1. Lord S.«. 2* Hosea Edson^, m. Alice M., dan. of John and Mary Bartlett (Gale) Brown, a descendant of Governor Bartlett, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He is a snccessfal nmsic teacher and composer. His specialty is music in public schools ; res. Lex- ington, Mass. 3. Asa M.3, ra. Cynthia Capen ; res. Keene. 4. Lavinia^, m. Samuel Nims. 5. Eunice^. 6. Susie^, m. Orlando Gott. 7. Lucinda^, m. Otis Gott. 8. Lucy^, m. Charlie Morgan. 9. Laura^, m. Thomas Lesure. 10. Elsie^ 11. LowelR ASA HOLT. Asa^ Holt was b. in Vermont. He was a blacksmith by trade. He m. Elmina E. Wood, and res. first at her father's place, No. 70; later as a blacksmith at place marked "Mrs. S. Alcock," in the vil- lage; later rem. to Bennington, where he d., Sept. 1876; his wife d. April 21, 1876. CniLDlJEN. 1. Helen A. 2, b. in H. ; m. Sept. 5, 1868, Chas. Bromley ; res. Plattsburgh, N.Y. 2. George'^, b. in H. ; m. Flora Ruffle ; res. Marlboro'. 3. Harry"-, b. in Bennington ; d. in 1884. HOPKINS. William Hopkins, from Greenfield, res. with his family for a brief period at the place marked " D. Wood," in the south part of the town. He sold to Mr. Faulkner in 1883, and returned to Greenfield. HOSLEY. James^ Hosley, b. May 1, 1649, m. Martha Parker; d. July 9, 1677. James^ (James^), b. Sept. 4, 1675; d. Feb. 18, 1728; m. Maria . James^ (James-, James^), b. in Billerica, Mass., May 19, 1702; m. 666 GENEALOGY : HOSLEY. CIIILDHEN. 1. Lavina P.^, b. Feb. 17, 1827; d. Nov. 1850; m. Jan. 22, 1849, Henry Law- rence. 2. David", b. April 12, 1830; m. Aug. 1859, Serena S. Turner. 3. Hannah G.^ b. Feb. 19, 1832; m. 1, May 23, 1852, C. M. Cooledge ; m. 2, Sept. 15, 1864, J. A. Jackson; m. 3, Lanan Jonsou. 4. Stella A.", b, June 25, 1834; m. April 22, 1852, C, C. Fuller. 5. German S.', b. April 28, 1836; m. Feb. 18G3, Laura S. Ingalls. 6. Elizabeth C.', b. Oct. 3, 1838; m. April, 1859, Charles C. Eaton. 7. Augusta R.', b. July 10, 1840; m. May 19, 18(38, George Britton. 8. Calista P.^, b. July 29, 1844. 18. Polly^, was at work in a woolen factory in Winchester in 1828. 19. Hoeea", was at home with bis parents in 1828. 20. John*', b. May 2, 1814; d. young. No mention is made of him in a letter written by his father in 1828. At that time Stephen, Sally, and^Samuel were in Vermont, Betty and Sophia in Gardner, Mass., Henry in Winchester, David in Marlow, James in Swanzey, and Polly and Hosea as above. 31. SamueP [4] (Dea. James'', James^, Jaraes^, James^), settled on the homestead ; m. 1, Aug. 23, 1791, Polly, dan. of Moses Dodge (q. v.), who d. Oct. 15, 1822 ; m. 2, Kezema , who, after the death of Mr. Hosley, res. for a few years on her portion of the old homestead, and m. 2, April 16, 1828, Levi Sawin, of Lexington. Mr. Hosley d. Dec. 20, 1826. Children : — 22. Mary« (Polly^on records), b. Feb. 3, 1793; m. Jan, 31, 1815, William Carr, of Antrim. CHILDEEN. 1. Mary Ann', b. March 31, 1817; m. Dec. 13, 1838, David O. White; res. on the homestead of her father in Antrim. 2. Benjamin', b. April 24, 1822; m. 1, Sept. 10, 1844, Ann Jenkins, of Stod- dard; ra. 2, Angelia S. Morse, of Portsmouth. He d. in Concord, June 9, 1877. 23. John^ b. May 5, 1794; d. in Binghamton, N. Y.; m. 1, Mary Jameson, of Antrim; m. 2, Quigley; res. a few years in Francestown, where he had a tannery; ;!;em. to New York. One child by first wife, John Jameson'', who res. in Pennsylvania; one by second wife, James Q.', and perhaps others. 24. Martha" (Patty on records), b. Nov. 14, 1800; m. April 22, 1823, Archelaus Cragin, of Andover, Mass.; res. Peterboro', where she d. March 31, 1852. He d. in 1887. genealogy: irosLEY. 667 CHILDREN. 1. Eveline", 1). Jan. 31, 1824; m. Sept. 11, 1857, Joshua Dean; res Bri(li,'e- water, Mass. Four children. 2. George", b. Dec. 2, 1825; m. Nov. 7, 1851, Sarah Miles. CliiM: Sarah Ella*. 3. Martha A.", b. Sept. 20, 1829; d. Jan. 7, 1845. 4. John", b. Nov. 2, 1831; m. Dec. IG, 1858, Maria S. Ober. ((i- v.) Child: Lizzie Maria*. 5. Sarah", b. Dec. 19, 1833; d. Feb. 24, 1875; ni. Nov. 20, 1855, Calvin Nel- son Washburn. 25. SamueP [27], b. Sept. 28, 1802. 36. Danforth^ a child by second marriage; date of birtli not given ; res. Boston, Mass. 37. SaniueP[25] (SamueP, Dea. James"*, James'', James", James^), m. April 13, 1824, Sophia, dau. of Jesse Wilson, of Antrim, who was b. April 5, 1801. Settled on the Ilosley homestead; was a farmer; res. in H. until 1855, when he rem. to Franklin, where he d. Jan. 10, 1871. His wife survived him but six days. He was an honorable man and an e.xemplary Christian gentleman. Cliildren : — 38. Elvira^ b. Jan. 19, 1825 ; d. July 20, 1825. 39. Hon. John^ b. May 12, 1826 ; m. in 1854, Dorothy H. Jones, of Weare. He was brought up on his father's farm, and gained what education the common schools of H. afforded. In 1846 he went to Manchester, where he was an overseer in the weaving de- partment of the Amoskeag Manufacturing company. Subsequently he engaged in the grocery business, and has also dealt in real estate and given considerable attention to farming. In these various en- terprises he has met with a measure of success. He has been called to many important positions of trust and honor by his fellow-citizens, and whenever a candidate, he has invariably received more than his party's strength at the polls. He represented his ward in the legislature, common council two years, and board of aldermen five years ; was a member of the board of education two years, collector of taxes two years, and was elected mayor twice, besides holding several minor ofiices in the city. He was a member of the national union convention in 1865, is a prom- inent Free Mason, and has held the highest offices in Hillsboro' lodge of Odd Fellows. In religion he is a Unitarian. He is a man of no common abilities. He has grown up with Manchester, and has done his part in moulding iis policy. Men 668 GENEALOGY: HOSLEY. believe in his wisdom, his capacity, and his strict integrity. His administration as mayor was a wise and economical one, not sur- passed in that direction in the history of the city, and he is now (1888) serving a third term as mayor of Manchester. He is a genial gentleman, well versed in the courtesies of life, and a very close and accurate observer of human nature, and there are but few men who better understand the motives which actuate mankind. CHILD. 1. Marion J.*, m. Nov. 1882, William M. Parsons, m. d., of Manchester. Ciiild: Martha S.^, b. April 30, 1884. 30. Jesse Wilson^ b. July 3, 1828; d. Jan. 27, 1829. 31. Martha Elvira^ b. Jan. 12, 1830 ; m. George G. Wadsworth ; res. Chelsea, Mass. 33. Lydia Sophia^ b. Aug. 27, 1832; d. Oct. 8, 1846. 33. Samuel Clifton^ b. May 1, 1835; d. in Franklin, Jan. 28, 1859. 34. Sarah Abigail, b. Jan. 23, 1839; d. Aug. 2, 1846. 35. Lucretia Josephine^ b. Aug. 2, 1842 ; m. Oliver Dearborn ; res. Denver, Col. 36. Warner Clark^ b. July 27, 1845; d. Aug. 8, 1847. 3*7. Joseph^ [6], m. Louisa Parks,t of Temple; settled in Liv- ermore, Me., as early as 1802, where, in connection with his brother James, he built the first lulling mill in that region. They also erected a saw-mill at about the same time. Neither of these mills has been in existence for over half a century. He d. in Belfast, Me. Children : — 38. Salome*', b. in Temple, Sept. 20, 1799; d. young. 39. Christopher Columbus^, b. in H., April 9, 1802; d. in Leeds, Me., Oct. 6, 1885; m. Abigail Benson, dau. of Capt. John Griffcth, of Livermore, Me., who d. July 20, 1886. GHILDKEN. 1. Charles Carrol", b. in Waterforcl, Me., .Sept. 8, 1833; d. iu Portland, Me., Feb. 5, 1859; ra. Ellen Elder, of Dexter, Me. Children: Clara Celestial, Annie Liucoln^. 2. Leuora Myrtilla", b in Winthrop, Me., ;©ot. -8, 1837; m. May 3, 1857, Rodolphus Jenuiugs,* of Leeds, Me.; res. Minneapolis, Minn. Chil- * R. Jennings & Son are dealers in boots and shoes, eoal,liard wood and mill wood in Minneapolis, Minn. t This is the name as given by his granddaughter, Mrs. Jennings, but Mr. Eaton is sure that it should be Stone. GENEALOGY: HOSLEY. 669 (Iron: (1), Frank NorveF, b. Feb. 28, IS.jS. (2), Leiiora Louise^, b. July 7, 18()5. 3. Abby Cek-stia", b. in Winthrop, Me., May 15, 1845; m. May 3. 1866, Dex- ter W. True, of Turner, Me.; she d. Feb 5, 186'.). Child: Myrtilla Lillian^. i. Columbus Parks", b. in Winthrop, Me., May 8, 1847; m. in 1871, Bessie Bod.i'e, of Leeds, Me. Children : William Chester^, Fred Clintoas, Linvvood Parks**, Charles GrithtliS. 40. Leiiora^, b. 1804; d. in Chicago, July 25, 1869; ra. in 1825, Hiram A. Pitts, the well-known horse-power and steam-threshing machine inventor. Children: Hiram Marcellus^ Joseph Leforest^, Aurelius Vernon'', Florison Deloss". These four brothers constitute the Pitts Manufacturing company, Marseilles, 111. 41. Myrtilla®, d. in Livermore, Me., at the age of 14 years. 43. James^ (Dea. James^ James^ James^, James^), m. 1802, Pru- dence, dau. of Israel Paul, of Livermore, Me. He learned the trade of a dresser of cloth of Mr. Prentice, of H., and about the age of 21 years went to Lynn, Mass., and shortly afterwards to Livermore, Me., where, in connection with his brother Joseph, he built a fulling mill. The enterprise did not at first succeed, and he gave up his interest in it and returned to H. in Jan. 1804, and res. a few months in the house of Jonathan Davis. From H. he rem. to Dublin, where, in connection with Jonas Clark, he carried on the clothing business sevei-al years, it being the first business of the kind in what is now Harrisville. They sold to Bethuel Harris. The dates of his going to Dublin and removal from there are not known, but he was living there in April, 1806, and in Oct. 1810. Subsequently he rem. to Livermore, Me., where he purchased a farm, upon which he lived the rest of his life; d. March 3, 1851. His wife, who survived him, d. in Jay, Me., Aug. 1868. Children, all b. in Livermore: — 43. Eliza**, b. Jan. 15, 1803. About the year 1827 she went to Alstead, and res. for some time with her uncle, Samuel Morrison ; returning to Livermore, she m. Oct. 19, 1835, Apollos Conant, b. in Bridgewater, Mass., May 28, 1809; d. Jan. 19, 1884; rem. to Jay, Me., where they res. on a farm. She d. Nov. 22, 1878, in Jay; was buried in Livermore. 1. Florinda Eliza", b. .June 4, 1841; m. Nov 17, 18.")8, Ilosea Axtel, of Jay, who was b. Sept. 26, 1831, and d. May 6, 1867; res. Dixtield, Me. t)TU GENEALOGY : HOSLEY. 44. Caroline^ b. Aug. 15, 1812; ra. Nov. 5, 1839, Solomon Thomas Alden, b. July 25, 1814; res. many years in Peru, Me.; a farmer and shoemaker, also the owner of a ferry across the Andros- coggin river. About tlie year 1866 they rem. to Lynn, Mass., where she d. June 2, 1870. CHILDREN. 1. James Almou", b. Nov. 5, 1841; a shoemaker; res. Lynn, Mass. 2. Belinda Marble', b. Aug. 23, 1843; m. Calvin Holland, of Canton, Me. ; a shoemaker; res. Ljnin, Mass. Several cliildren. 3. Eudora Prudence", b. Sept. 9, 1846; d. in Lynn, Mass., June 17, 186G. 4. Emma Frances", res. in Lynn, Mass. ; is a milliner. 45. John^, b. March 1, 1814; m. Lucinda, dau. of Samuel and Olive Beals, of Livermore; settled on the homestead. In the spring of 1855 he rem. to North Livermore, Me., and engaged in trade. One year l^ater he rem. to East Dixfield, Me., where he remained engaged in trade until 1862, when he purchased a farm of about two hundred acres, upon Avhich he continues to res. He served in the militia of Maine in early life, and in 1862 assisted in raising Co. H, 14th regt. Me. vols., and was appointed second lieutenant of the company, but was stricken down with the measles, and resigned his commission. He has served his town several years as one of the board of selectmen and as collector of taxes, and has also served as justice of the peace for the county of Oxford. CIIII.DREX. 1. James Roscoe", b. Feb. 18, 1841 ; ra. 1, Nov. 27, 1862, Rebecca Carrie, dau. of Ansel and Rebecca Staples, of Dixfield, Me., who d. Feb. 6, 1866; m. 2, March 27, 1879, Mrs. Joanna (Soule) Stimson, dau. of Benja- min and Joanna Soule. He res. a few years in East Dixfield, where he was at first engaged in trade and was afterwards the proprietor of a small mill. Subsequently he studied law with Hon. W. \V. Bolster, of Dixfield, and was admitted to the bar at Paris, in Oxford county, Dec. 4, 1872; rem. to Lewiston, Me., where he was for some seven years a member of a law firm under the name of Pulsifer, Bolster & Hosley. He was city solicitor of Lewiston one year, and in xVpril, 1880, rem. to Boston, Mass., where he now res. Has held commis- sions as justice of the peace in Oxford and Androscoggin counties.* 2. Olive Prudence", b. May 26, 1849; m. Milan D. Morrison, (q. v.) 3. John Whitcorab", b. Jan. 6, 1854; d. May 4, 1855. 46. James^, b. March 1, 1816; d. Oct. 24, 1824. * He has manifested a deep interest in this history, and to him we are greatly in- debted for information, especially in giving us extracts from old letters. GENEALOGY: HOWE; HUBBARD. 671 • HOWE. Elbvidge'' Howe (James^ SamueP) was b. in Peterboro', Sept. 6, 1833; m. Oct. 3, 1858, Henrietta Felch; came to H., Nov. 1867; res. on place marked "A. E. Nutting," Bought the mill of Charles Dennis; sold it to H. K. French, and rem. to Peterboro', Aug. 1869, where he is extensively engaged in truss manufacturing. Children : Albion P.^ J. Everett^ Dana Burdett^ HUBBARD. 1. David^ Hubbard, b. in Concord, Mass., in 1754; was a sol- dier in the Revolutionary war. He went with General Arnold in his expedition against Quebec, and afterwards served under General Gates. He was discharged from the army of General Gates in Nov. 1776, on account of ill-health. He is described as "twenty-two years of age, five feet eight inches high, dark hair, dark eyes, dark complexion; belonging to the town of Concord." He was a cor- poral in Captain Miles' company, of Colonel Reed's x-egiment. He m. Mary,* dau. of Dea. Thomas and Mary (Jones) Barrett, of Concord, and came to H. as early as 1782; settled at No. 84; rem. to the place marked "S. Knight." (See p. 33.) He was one of the selectmen of the town in 1783 and 1784, and constable in 1786. He remained in town until 1796. The date of his death is not known. Mrs. Hubbard m. '2, about 1800, William Nutting, of Groton, Mass., having, like herself, a large family of children. Children of Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard: — 3. Davids b. May 17, 1778 ; d. in Buffalo, N. t., in 1852. 3. Ebenezer", b. Sept. 6, 1782. When about 10 years of age he went to Conco?-d, Mass., to live with his grandfather, and became the owner of the old homestead in Concord. He d. in Concord, Oct. 3, 1871, leaving a handsome legacy to his native town. (See p. 168.) 4. Charles Barrett^, b. April 24, 1784; m. Dec. 3, 1812, Susan, dau. of Levi and Phebe (Williams) Packard, of Wilmington, Vt. He res. in Brattleboro', Vt. ; was a saddler and harness-maker; d. Oct. 15, 1851 ; his wife d. March 15, 1857, aged 72. * She was the youngest sister of Charles Barrett, Esq., who . ettled in New Ipswich, aud was a large landliolder in H. 672 GENEALOGY: HUBBARD. CHU.DREN. • 1. Charles Barretts, b. Sept. 9, 1813; d. Sept. 30, 1813. 2. Sarah P.^, b. April 10, 1815; m. 1, Dec. 7, 1858, Luther Field, a farmer, who d. Feb. 12, 1867; m. 2, Nov. 17, 1867, Ebenezer F. Baldwin, of Brattleboro', Vt. ; a carpenter. 3. Charles Barrett^, b. March 22, 1817; d. Sept. 13, 1819. 4. Chester Johnson^, b. March 20, 1819 ; d. April 19, 1820. 5. Mary Barrett", b. April 28, 1786; d. Sept. 6, 1847; m. in 1809, William, son of William Nutting (q. v.); a lawyer; res. in Randolph, Vt. ; d. Nov. 26, 1863, aged 84. He was a graduate of Dartmouth college. ELKVEN CHILDREN, THREE OF WHOM DIED YOUNG. 1. Eliza Ann3, b. in 1810; d. Aug. 1864; m. in 1842, Rev. S. A. Benton. 2. Sarah Maria^, b. in 1813; d. in 1841 ; m. in 1838, Rev. S. A. Benton. Mr. Benton was a chaplain during the Civil war; was settled in Macomb county, Mich., and also in Ananiosa, la., where he d. 3. Williams, b. in 1815; d. at Bellows Falls, Vt., Oct. 1869; m. Mary Ann Bradshaw. 4. Charles^, b. in 1817; m. Cordelia M. Gilman; res. Randolph, Wis. 5. Rufuss, b. in 1820; d. in Wheaton, 111., in 1876; m. Sarah H. Nutting, of Groton. 6. Rev. George Barrett^, b. in 1826; ra. 1, Sarah Fi. Hodges; m. 2, Susan A. Hodges. He was a missionary in Turkey many years; came home in 1868; present res., Hancock, Minn. 7. Dr. David^, b. in 1829 ; ra. Mary E. Nichols. He was a missionary phy- sician in Turkey for many years ; came home in 1876; present res., Randolph, Vt. 8. Mary Olivia-^, b. in 1831; librarian at Mount Holyoke seminary. To her we are greatly indebted for information in regard to the Hubbard family. 6. Sarah BondS b. April 27, 1788 ; d. Sept. 30, 1838. 7. Betsey^ b. March 4, 1790; d. Oct. 1875; m. Anthony Van Doom, b. Bristol, R. I., Oct. 11, 1792; res. Brattleboro', Vt. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Elizabeth^, b. June 17, 1816. 2. Charles Barrett^ b. June 3, 1818; d. July 8, 1820. 3. Moses Truman^, b Jan. 12, 1821 ; d. Nov. 12, 1885; m. Sophia L. Siraonds. Child : Elbridge*, b. Sept. 22, 1848 ; m. Nov. 18, 1875, Mary H. Couch ; res. Brattleboro', Vt. 4. Harriet^, b. Jan. 17, 1823; m. July 8, 1848, John S. Brown. One dau., d. in 1875. 5. Charles Anthony-', b. Jan. 3, 1825; m. 1, Sarah M. Brown, b. in Strattbrd, genealogy: hubbakd; hunt. 673 Vt. ; m. 2, July 5, 1869. Celia A. Baklwiu, b. in Jamaica, Vt., June 19, 1842. With his wife he spent some years with his uncle, Eben- ezer. towards the latter part of his life; present res., Grcentlekl, Mass. 8. Silas Barrett^, b. Jan. 27, 1792; d. in Littleton, Schuyler county. 111., June 17, 1859. DORCAS HUBBARD. Dorcas^ Hubbard, a widow lady from Rindge, owned and res. at the place marked "Mrs. Bugbee" in the village several years prior to 1850; d. CHILDREN. 1. 2, m. Georj^e Handy; d. in Dublin. 2. Albert G.^, m. Lydia J. Richardson (see p. 505) ; res. in Dublin. He sold to Edwin Ware (q. v.) ; rem. to Ac worth, where he d. 3. James', res. near Boston; d. 4. Adeline-, res. with her mother while in H. ; m , and res. Keene. HUNT. William^ son of Robert Hunt, of Halifax, Yorkshire, Eng., was b. Jan. 27, 1605; came to Concord, Mass., in 1635 (see Hayward family); m. 1, Elizabeth , who d. Dec. 27, 1661 ; ra. 2, in 1664, Mercy Rice; rem. to Marlboro', Mass., where he d. in 1667. His third son and fifth child was Isaac- (William^), b. 1647; d. Dec. 12, 1680; m. May 14, 1667, Mary Stone; res. Concord, Mass. Their third son and fourth child was Isaac^ (Isaac^ William^), b. Nov. 18, 1675; d. Dec. 6, 1717 ; m. Mary Willard ; res. Sudbury, Mass. Their eighth son and ninth child was Abidah* (Isaac\ Isaac-, William^), b. July 31, 1717; d. Sept. 12, 1789; m. July 26, 1739, Phebe Pratt; res. Holliston, Mass. Their eldest son was 1. Willard^ (Abidah^ Isaac^ Isaac^ William^), b. May 7, 1741 ; m. in 1759 or '60, Martha Wadkins; settled in Dublin, and about the' year 1800 rem. to H. ; res. place marked " D. Hunt." Six children, of whom, — 674 GENEALOGY : HUNT. 2. Isaac'' (Willard^, Abidah*, Isaac^ Isaac^, William^) was the third son and fourth child; b. in 1767; d. Sept. 20, 1841; m. Martha Knowlton, who d. Oct. 23, 1858, aged 89. Settled first in Dublin ; rem. to H. about the year 1800; settled at No. 49, and became wealthy and an extensive land-owner. Children : — 3. koses^ b. in Dublin, Dec. 12, 1788; m. July 16, 1811, Lucy, dau. of Josiah and Millicent (Wheeler) Stone, (q. v.) Settled in H. ; succeeded his grandfather at the place marked "D. Hunt"; was a soldier in the war of 1812; rem. to Mai'lboro' about 1832; d. March 29, 1876. His wife d. Aug. 11, 1877. Children : — 4. Curtis F.^ b. Aug. 26, 1812 ; ra. 1, Oct. 5, 1840, Harriet, dau. of Ziba and Eunice (Bass) Nason, who d. Aug. 7, 1843; m. 2, Mary E. Pike, of Marlow, Avho d. Feb. 5, 1875. CHILDREN. 1. Lucius F.o, b. Aug. 9, 1841. 2. An infanta, b. Sept. 9, 1846; d. 3. Ella L.9, b May 8, 1849 ; m. Levi Morse. 5. Lorenzo^, b. Jan. 20, 1815; m. Sept, 5, 1839, Cynthia Ann Woodward. CHILDREN. 1. Ann Marias, b. April 13, 1844; m. Henry W. Wliitcomb. 2. Andrew A.9, b. April 5, 1848; d. Feb. 11, 1872. 6. Allen D.«, b. Sept. 23, 1816; ra. Emeline Ward; res. Win- chester. 7. Maria L.«, b. Dec. 29, 1817 ; m. May 7, 1840, Reuben Ward. CHILDREN. 1. Fredericlv Elbridge^ b. April 10, 1841; d. March 2, 1864; m. Jan. 1, 1864, Dorothy Wincli. 2. Henry HubbarcP, b. Sept. 4, 1842; m. May 1, 1871, Mattie Collins, of Winchester, Mass. Children : Freddie O.^'^, George Henryi". 3. Orville Allen^, b. March 8, 1845; m. Oct. 31, 1871, Mary Fogg; res. Boston. Child : Fred Orville^". 4. Addle M.^, b. July 9, 1847; res. Boston. 5. Frank P.^, b. Aug. 27, 1848; d. Dec 11, 1877. 6. Louisa H.^, b. Sept. 15, 1851 ; d. Nov. 9, 1851. 7. Erwin E.^, b. Oct. 8, 1852; m. April 26, 1876, Emma F. White. Child: Frank Ervvini''. 8. Charles C.», b April 1, 1855; res. Boston. 9. Lillia M.9, b. Oct. 15, 1858. 10. Nellie J.^, b. June 15, 1863; d. Sept. 22, 1863. GENEALOGY : HUNT. 675 8. Millicent W.«, b. May 12, 1821 ; d. May 29, 1877. 9. Martha L.^ b. Oct. 28, 1825; res. Boston. 10. Adolphus H.^ b. May 15, 1834; m. May 1, 1859, Mary A. Kendall. CHILDIJEX. 1. Stella M.^ b. in Athol, Mass., July 9, 18G0; m. Nov. 28, 1878, Dexter A. Smith, of Athol. 2. Flora E.^, b. iu Marlboro', Sept. 28, 1865. 11. Alphonso A.^ b. April 5, 1836; d. April 23, 1837. 13. Aaron^ b. in Dublin, Oct. 10, 1790; ^ 13. David^ b. in Dublin, Dec. 26, 1792 ; [ d. 1800, of dysentery. 14. Isaac^ b. in Dublin, Feb. 4, 1795 ; ) 15. Betsey^ b. in H., July 4, 1803; m. Wright Wilds, (q. v.) 16. Harriet^ b. in H., July 30, 1805 ; m. Robert Rice. (q. v.) 17. Hannah^ b. in H., May 13, 1807 ; ra. Ira Dodge, (q. v.) 18. Sarah^ b. in H., May 28, 1809; d. in Windsor, Jan. 11, 1872. 19. David^ b. in H., Oct. 12, 1811 ; d. in H., Dec. 4, 1882 ; ni. Lucinda Matthews (q. v.), b. in Marlow, Sept. 27, 1810; d. in H., March 21, 1885. He was a prominent farmer and a man of good judgment. He lived formerly on what was known as the "David Hunt place," in the north-west part of the town. He lived the last of his life in the village, in the house marked "L. Hunt." Chil- dren : — 20. Caroline Lucinda^, b. Oct. 1, 1834; m. Squires Clement Chase, (q. v.) 31. Frank David^, b. Oct. 27, 1836; m. April 13, 1864, Harriet Naomia, dan. of David and Elizabeth (Toole) Burbank, who was b. iu Worcester, Mass., Jan. 7, 1845. He is a good mechanic, and has res. since his marriage in Worcester, Mass., Dublin, North Chelms- ford, Mass., and Antrim. CHILDREN. 1. Antoinette Adeline^, b. in Worcester, Feb. 15, 1865. 2. Florence Caroline^, b. in North Chelmsford, Aug. 29, 1871. 33. Lewis^, b. Oct. 24, 1839; m. June 2, 1869, Alma Louisa Colby, (q. v.) He is a carpenter; has res. in Somerville, Mass., but has recently purchased the house in which his father d., and is erecting a fine set of buildings there. 33. Lucy Elvira^ b. April 13, 1842; m. John Freeman Eaton. 676 GENEALOGY: HUNT; HUNTLEY. (q. V.) The names and births of her children are given incorrectly under the name of "Eaton." All three were b. in H. : 1. Fred Chase, b. Dec. 9, 1873 ; 2. John Norman, b. Dec. 11, 1877; 3. Ad- die Hunt, b. Dec. 13, 1879; d. July 27, 1884. 34. Orland Thomas^ b. June 13, 1844; d. Feb. 2, 1845. 35. Adeline Lucetta^ b. Dec. 30, 1846; d. April 24, 1863. 36. Melvin Orland«, b. June 22, 1849; ra. Nov. 22, 1870, Fran- ces Louisa, dau. of Horace and Sarah E. (Taylor) Yeardly, b. in Dublin (now Harrisville), Aug. 20, 1850. He has res. in Dublin and H.; is a farmer and butcher; res. farm-house marked "J. Barney." CHILDREN. 1. Eldora Lucy^ b. in Dublin, Oct. 24, 1871. 2. Alraa SquiresO, b. in Dublin, Sept. 10, 1877. 37. Almond Thomas*, b. Jan. 27, 1851 ; d. July 27, 1855. 38. Fred», b. April 28, 1854; ra. June 5, 1878, Alice Irene Fes- senden, b. in Winchester, Mass., July 25, 1857, dau. of Edwin A. and Hannah M. (Millitt) P'essenden. He is a farmer and butcher ; res. in H. on the Calvin Hayward place. Child : Ina Louise^, b. in H., June 5, 1881. 39. Elvira^ b. Oct. 21, 1813; m. WILLIE N. HUNT. Willie N.', son of George W.^ and Arabella S. Hunt, was b. in Haverhill, Mass., July 17, 1861; res. in Haverhill imtil 1867, when he rem. with his mother to Lynn, Mass. Came to H., Aug. 10, 1883 ; settled on the Solon Hadley place; m. July 27, 1881, Florence N., dau. of James S. and Sophia A. (Young) Tyler, b. in Fisherville, Nov. 24, 1859. CHILD REX. 1. Arthur Tyler^ b. Sept. 3, 1882. 2. Lnella Frances^, b. April U, 1886. HUNTLEY. Erastus W. R.^ son of Rufus- and Betsey (Morrison) Huntley (q. v.), and grandson of Gen. Elisha^ Huntley, was b. in Mar- low, Oct. 27, 1825; res. several years with Sampson Tuttle, Jr.; m. 1, March 15, 1849, Cordelia Hills Gates, who d. Aug. 10, 1851 ; GENEALOGY : HUNTLEY; HUTCHINSON. 677 m. 2, in 185*2, Enialine Wilson, of Temple, He was a cabinet- maker; rem. to Antrim in 1849; d. Dec. 15, 1856. CHILDREN. 1. Helen Cordelia^, b. Feb. '28, 1850; m. George Folsom. 2. Eclwina E.*, d. in 1867, aged 14. 3. Nettie A.*, d. July 19, 1872, aged 18. 4. L. JenuieS b. May 4, 1856. DR. JONAS HUTCHINSON. .The Hutchinson family trace their ancestry to the year 1282. At that time Barnard Hutchinson res. in Cowlan, Yorkshire, Eng. Richard* Hutchinson, b. in Arnold, Eng., in 1602, came to America in 1634 with liis wife, Alice, and four children, and settled in Salem Village (now Danvers) in 1637. Nathan^ Hutchinson was b, in Salem Village, Mass. He was baptized Feb. 10, 1717. As we have no means of knowing the line from Richard to Nathan, we shall, in accordance with our plan, reckon Nathan as of the first known generation ; but he was prob- ably the fourth. He m. Rachel Stearns, of Billerica, Mass. ; settled in Souhegan West in 1748. Nathan^ (Nathan^), b. in Souhegan West, Feb. 1752 ; m. Rebecca, dau. of William and Rebecca Peabody, in 1778. Their fourth son and sixth child was, — 1, Dr. Jonas^ (Nathan-, Nathan^), b. in what is now Milford, June 2, 1792. Was a student with Dr. John Wallace, of Milford, and completed his studies at the medical school connected with Daitmouth college. At the age of 23 he began the practice of medicine in H.; m. Sept. 15, 1815, Nancy, dau. of John and Polly (Bradford) Wallace, who was b. June 4, 1794. They boarded for a short time with Rev. Reed Paige, then purchased the place at the foot of the sand hill, which he afterwards sold to Richard Emerson, and then built and occupied the house in the village now called the " Forest house "; rem. to Milford in 1841, where he continued the practice of medicine until within a few months of the clofi. -k. \.\.\.\M,^ ^VlliWV, \,\v%i GENEALOGY: KNIGHT. 701 CHILDREN. 1. Herbert'', b. Jan. 1, 1850; d. in infancy. 2. Carl E.", b. Maj^ 6, 1851; a successful lawyer in Milford. 3. William M.<^, b. Maj^ 20, 1855; a lawyer in Meridian, Tex. 4. Hubert A.'', h. April 17, 1859 ; d. July 25, 1871. 6. Cynthia^ b. Feb. 9, 1820; m. Elbridge Hutchinson, of Mil- ford, where they res. until the death of Mr. Hutchinson. Cliild: Josephine AnuabelP, d. in childhood. 7. Ebenezer^, b. June 28, 1822; d. Oct. 1, 1860; m. Mary Keeley, of Saco, Me. He fitted for college at H. academy, and entered Waterville (Me.) college, but did not finish his course; res. Milford and New London. CHILD. 1. Louise Elizabetb'', ni. March 28, 1882, Benj. J. Boutwell, of Lyudeboro'. 8. Addison^, b. June 16, 1824; m. Margaret Chase, of London- derry. He learned the trade of a cabinet-maker; worked for thirty years for the Jackson corporation in Nashua. He held various places of responsibility and trust, and for a few years was superin- tendent of the corporation; d. suddenly in Milford in 1884. Child : Helen AnnabelP, d. in infancy. 9. Robert Jackson^ b. Dec. 16, 1826; d. Feb. 16, 1851. He fitted for college at New Hampton academy and entered Waterville (Me.) college. " He was a young man of rare promise, and was taken away in the full flush of early manhood, while preparing him- self for life's work." 10. Francis Wayland^ b. April 27, 1829; m. Mary G. Haines. He is a machinist, and by his industry and integrity has risen to the position of master mechanic of the Maine Central railroad. Child: Bertha A.®, a teacher. 11. George Malcolm^ b. May 24, 1831; m. Melinda Adams. He is a carpenter; res. in New London, where he owns a fine farm; has been superintendent of schools, also one of the commissioners of Merrimack county. CHILDREN. 1. Mary J.«, b. April, 1861. 2. Robert M.s, b. Oct. 1871. 12. Edward Boardman^, b. Aug. 22, 1834; m. 1, Sept. 15, 1864, Hannah E. White, of Newport, who d. Nov. 14, 1878; m. 2, Feb. 12, 1882, Mary E. White, of Newport. In the fall of 1851 he went to Nashua to learn the trade of a machinist, remaining about two 702 GENEALOGY : KNIGHT. years. He fitted for college at the academy in New London, and was graduated at Dartmouth in the class of 1861, supporting him- self mainly while at college by teaching school, working out at hay- ing, and other employments. He taught school in the fall and win- ter after leaving college, in Washington, and in the spring of 1862 he began the study of law in the office of G. W. Everett, in New London, and was admitted to the bar at Newport, Sullivan county, in Sept. 1863. He opened a law office in Dover in the spring of 1864, and in March, 1865, he rem. to Charleston, Kanawha county, W. Va., where he has successfully practised his profession until the present time. He was a member of the Constitutional convention of West Virginia in 1872, but has had no taste or desire for public office, and has attended closely to business. CHILDREN. 1. Edward W.s, b. April 30, 1866 ; entered Dartmouth college in the fall of 1883. 2. Harold^, b. July 3, 1868. 3. Mary EtheF, b. Jan. 21, 1870. 13. Enos^ (Enos-, Benjamin^), b. in Topsfield, Mass., Sept. 30, 1752; came to H. about the year 1782; settled on place marked "H. Knight." He was a blacksmith, and made all the nails used in the house occupied for many years by his nephew, Samuel Knight; m. 1, Dorcas Nooning, who d. Jan. 2, 1815, aged 60; m. 2, June 20, 1815, Mrs. Betsey Holt, of Deering. He d. June 14, 1824. Chil- dren : — 14. Dorcas*, m. Jacob Emerson, (q. v.) 15. Dea. Aaron* [19], b. in New Ipswich in 1781. 16. Lois*, b. Dec. 17, 1784; m. Jonathan Pollard, (q. v.) 17. Ruth*, b. June 2, 1792; d. Oct. 30, 1816. 18.- George* [31], b. Jan. 4, 1796. 10. Dea. Aaron* [15] (Enos^, Enos^, Benjamin^), m. Rebecca, dau. of Ephraim Adams,* of New Ipswich. He settled on the home place. He was a man of ability and strong character, influential and respected. He held the office of deacon in the Congregational church for many years, and ever took an active interest in its wel- fare. In his life-labor he was most rarelv sustained and blessed in his * Ephraiui Adams, b. Dec. 15, 174!>, was the son of Epliraini and Lydia (Kinsman) Adams. Ephr.iini Adams, Sr., was b. in Ipswich, Mass., in 17'24. He represented his town in the Provincial congress, and was a man of great intellectnal and moral power. He was a descendant ft-om William Adams, who was in Cambridge in 163.'). but rem. to Ipswich before 1642. GENEALOGY: KNIGHT. 703 wife, .and tlieir liome was tlie center of an influence that was elevating. Rebecca ( Adams ) Knight was intellectually, morally, and spirit- ually fitted to fill any sphere of life in the foremost rank among the women of any time. Her sphere was limited, but she made the most of it. She was an earnest Christian, and a woman of deep, strong convictions. She took a leading part in church work, and was ever a power for good. Her influence was everywhere felt and recognized as a factor in building up character in the church and general community. Her children inherited to a large degree her remarkable qualities, and, as a family, have not been unworthy of such a mother. She was b. Nov. 15, 1782; d. Feb. 3, 1854. Deacon Knight d. Sept. 29, 1867. Children : — 30. Loami^ b. Oct. 14, 1803; d. Jan. 5, 1868; rem. to Lexing- ton, Mass., in 1821 ; m. May 1, 1829, Mary, dau. of Stephen Rob- bins, Jr., who d. May 12, 1875. He was interested in the militia, and rose to the rank of major. CHILDREN. 1. Mary«, b. April 2, 1830; d. April 6, 1830. 2. Francis H.", b. May 11, 1831 ; m. 1, Aug. 15, 1855, Loenza, dau. of Joseph and Olive (Knight) Hills (q. v.), who d. Oct. 25, 1859; m. 2, Nov. 15, 1860, Lizzie H., dau. of Horace and M. E. Collamore, of Woburn, Mass. He was a student at Hancock academy nearly every year from 1839 to 1844; afterwards he attended school in Lexington, and in 1847 obtained a situation as clerk with Jewctt & Prescott, dealers in silk goods and shawls. No. 2 Milk street, Bos- ton. In March, 1851, he became book-keeper for Bates & Gold- thwait, carpet dealers, 45 Washington street, Boston. In 1861 he became a partner in the firm, and retained his interest in it until 1880, although failing health compelled him to retire from active business in 1875. He lived in Lexington, Mass., until 1862, when he rem. to Reading, Mass., and in Nov. 1877, to Santa Barbara, CaL, where he now res. In 1882 he went into the furniture busi- ness, being senior member of the firm of Knight & Blood. Chil- dren: (1), Clarence E.", b. July 21, 1858. (2), Lizzie Loenza", b. Oct. 6, 1861. (3), Mary C.', b. June 24, 1864. (4), Nellie W.', b. Oct. 23, 1867. (5), Annie E.', b. May 28, 1869. 3. Mary R.'-, b. Nov. 17, 1833 ; d. July 13, 1883 ; m. Nov. 25, 1852, Joshua Hobart. Child : Mary L.", b. July 9, 1855 ; a teacher in Boston. 4. Franklin", b. Sept. 29, 1835. 5. Melinda'S b. July 19, 1838; m. Nov. 22, 1866, Jolin D. Smith; res. in Charlestown, Mass. 6. Helen A/\ b. May 1, 1841; m. Sept. 25. 1861, Franklin E. Melvin; res. Littleton. 7. Annie M.'', b. March 8, 1844; res. with her brother in California. 704 genealogy: knight. 31. Hel•sina^b. Feb. 19, 1806; m. John Gray. (q. v.) 33. Aaron^ b. July 11, 1808; m. Nov. 27, 1835, Melinda Patten, of Candia; rem. to Limerick, Me., where he res. several years; but a short time before his death he returned to H. ; d. at his father's home, Feb. 22, 1848. His wife was b. March 21, 1808, and d. March 18, 1878. CHILDREN. 1. Dr. Granvilles, b. July 5, 1836; m. Sept. 16, 1862, Addie H. Fa^, of Weathersfleld, Vt. He was for several years a practising physician in Springfield, Vt., but has recently been succeeded by Doctor Haig (q. v.), of H., intending to commence a city practice. 2. Aarons, b. April 28, 1838 ; d. July 20, 1842. 3. Abbies, b. Aug. 2, 1840; m. Oct. 13, 1859, Justus Dart; res. Weathers- field, Vt. ; he is state superintendent of education and state sena- tor. Children : (1), William H.', b. Sept. 12, 1860; was graduated from St. Johnsbury academy in June, 1883, and entered Dartmouth college the same year. (2), Francis P.'', b. Aug. 22, 1865; was graduated from St. Johnsbury academy in June, 1884. (3), Mary A.% b. June 17, 1872. 4. Aaron P.^, b. Sept. 17, 1843 ; was killed in the battle of Opequan creek, near Winchester, Va., Sept. 19, 1864. 5. John A.6, b. in Biddeford, Me., Sept. 10, 1846; d. Sept. 29, 1846. 6. Charles H.«, b. in H., Feb. 2, 1848; d. in Weathersfleld, Vt., Sept. 13, 1853. 33. Eebecca^ b. May 19, 1810; d. Jan. 12, 1854; m. May 25, 1832, Dea, Francis Patten, of Candia; a prominent and influential citizen, filling various town offices, and deacon of the Congrega- tional church for thirty-six years. CHILDREN. 1. Keziah P.", b. March 4, 1833 ; m. Sept. 6, 1854, John Colby, of Candia ; present res., Lowell, Mass. Children: (1), Mary P.", b. April 9, 1857. (2), Ella F.', b. April 20, 1859; d. Jan. 6, 1869. (3), Thomas Jenness", b. Feb. 23, 1865; d. Sept. 10, 1865. (4), Emma Bell', b. June 24, 1868. (5), Grace P.% b. Jan. 4, 1873. 2. Abbies, b. June 20, 1835; m. Dec. 16, 1860, Moses F. Emerson, of Can- dia. Children: (1), Arthur Waldo", b. March 10, 1861; d. Aug. 20, 1861. (2), Francis P.', b. June 10, 1862; is attending lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York city. (3), Abraham F.'', b. June 19, 1804; is assistant cashier of the First National bank, Manchester. (4), Nellie M.'^, b. Aug. 19, 1866. (5), Annie S.", b. Aug. 18, 1867. (6), William P. P.", b. Sept. 29, 1870. (7), Nat. Waldo", b. Nov. 16, 1878. 3. William P.g, b. Aug. 30, 1837 ; fitted for college at Pembroke and Atkin- son, was graduated at Dartmouth, and taught the academy in Ches- GENEALOGY : KNIGHT. 705 ter; was captain of Co. I, lltli N. II. vols. Ai'tor the close of tlie war he studied law with Hon. David Cross, of Manchester, and practises his profession in that city. He has been a member of the legislature sevei'al years, and has also served several years as city solicitor. 4. A. Frank's t). July 12, 1841; m. Ella Batchelder, of Dover; settled on tlie homestead. 5. Sarah E.'% b. April 4, 1844 ; m. Charles A. Sykes, who was b. in Lowell, Mass. ; a graduate of a business college ; has been overseer and superintendent of cotton mills for many years ; res. in Manchester, Slaterville, E. I., North Adams, Mass., and Ware, Mass., their present res. Children: (1), Arthur W.", b. in North Adams; lived three mouths. (2), Albert Patten", b. Dec. 29, 1882. 34. Melinda^, b. Dec. 13, 1812; d. at the Profile house, April •22, 1863; ra. March 29, 1835, John Robbins, of Lexington, Mass. He was engaged in the fur business in Lexington ; rem. to Augusta, Me., then back to Lexington. Subsequently he kept the Washing- ton house, in Nashua, and the Flume house, Franconia Notch. 25. Isaac Stearns^ b. Jan. 5, 1816; d. July 20, 1878 ; m. Martha M. Blood, of Dunstable, Mass.; was a hotel keeper in Tyngsboro', Mass., about two years, then purchased a farm in Groton, Mass.; was burned out, rebuilt, and subsequently returned to Tyngsboro', and engaged in farming ; d. of lung disease contracted in the army ; was a member of the 6th Mass. vols. His widow res. in Tyngsboro'. CHILDREN. 1. Stearns M.% b. Oct. 26, 1841; d. March 7, 1846. 2. Rebecca M.«, b. May 8, 1843 ; m. Nov. 9, 1864, George H. Vinall, of Lowell, Mass.; res. Peterboro'; is foreman of Briggs' Piano Stool factory. Children: (1), George W.", b. Oct. 7, 1869. (2), Frank H.", b. Aug. 28, 1871. (3), Jennie M.', b. Aug. 24, 1877. 3. Hersina J.«, b. Nov. 2, 1844; m. Feb. 4, 1865, Charles A. Vinall, of Lowell, Mass., brother of George H. Vinall (q. v.); a carpenter; res. South Framingham, Mass. Children: (1), Charles Edward", b. Nov. 25, 1865; m. and res. in South Framingham, Mass. (2), Bertha Jane", b. Oct. 30, 1867; d. July 30, 1871. (3 and 4), Frank Declaration" and Fred Independence", b. July 4, 1869. (5), John Warren", b. Oct. 4, 1871. (6), William Richard", b. Sept. 17, 1875. (7), Mary Almeda", b. June 13, 1878. (8), Mabel Hersina^ b. Nov. 8, 1880; d. April 3,' 1888. (9), Albertou Knight", b. Feb. 26, 1884; d. March 23, 1888. 4. Mary L.^, b. Aug. 29, 1846 ; d. Oct. 3, 1848. 5. Minnie M.«, b. July 20, 1848 ; d. Nov. 27, 1864. 6. Richard H.', b. March 22, 1850; d. June 20, 1876; m. Emma J. Bovn- 706 genealogy: knight. ton, of Lowell. He served nine mouths in the 59th regt. Mass. vols. ; was an engineer and was burned to death at the U. S. cav- alry post in Wyoming Territory. 7. Lucinda M.e, d. Nov. 25, 1864. 8. Maitland S.^, b. Xov. 24, 1851. 9. John A.6, b. April 22, 1853 ; d. Nov. 24, 1864. 10. Mary A.«, b. Xov. 26, 1854; m. Aug. 26, 1880, Granville Queen, of Tyngsboro", Mass. ; a farmer. Children: (1), Grace M.', b. Dec. 12, 1881. (2), Chester H.", b. July 16, 1883. 11. Frank J.«, b. Sept. 29, 1856; m. June 6, 1883, Minnie Fletcher, of Townsend Harbor, Mass., where they res. He is a blacksmith. 12. Keziah'% b. Aug. 15, 1857; d. Sept. 25, 1857. 13. Zeba C.«, b. April 3, 1859; d. Dec. 13, 1872. 14. Lizzie F.e, b. June 5, 1861; m. 1, May 15, 1883, Albert B. Perham, of Tyngsboro", Mass., who d. ; m. 2, June 10, 1885, John M. Collins, of Peterboro". (q. v.) 15. Alice J.«, b. Feb. 15, 1864; d. Nov. 16, 1864. 26. Lucmda^ b. Sept. 5, 1817 ; m. May 23, 1839, Richard Taft, of Tyngsboro', Mass., who was b. in Vermont, March 14, 1812; d. in Littleton, Feb. 14, 1881. His early life was spent on a farm in Alstead. At the age of 18 he went to North Chelmsford, Mass., where he was employed in a hotel. He was a hotel keeper in Tyngs- boro', Mass., Lowell, and Xashua, until 1849, when he rem. to the Flume house, in Franconia Notch, " and was the first successor of the keepers of small mountain houses, which had been scarcely more than shelters in the wilderness. No man in New Hampshire was more widely known and respected. His life was closely associated with the history of the Franconia mountains for thirty-two years. When the traveling community — then a very small part of the population — first began to visit the Franconia Notch, Mr. Taft was their host. Under his direction the Profile house grew, fi'om year to year, attracting more and moi-e visitors, always leading the other White-mountain houses, and compelling them to improvements, which led to the present vast hotel accommodations, the springing up of neighboring villages, the extension of railroads, and the abundant wealth which has been poured into northern New Hamp- shire. Mr. Taft was a man of exceedingly quiet demeanor, but of great ability, foresight, and cautious energy. New Hampshire owes to him a debt which it will never be able to repay, for the results accomplished by his examj^le, advice, and jjersonal labor in the mountain coimtry Two years previous to his death he \. ;p. > ^/r ^ /-^ (Pl^yCf- GENEALOGY: KNIGHT. 707 completed the means of access to the Notch by the construction of the Narrow Gauge Profile House railroad from Bethlehem." His success in life was largely due to the fact that he was a man of the most unswerving probity of character. He commanded the respect and confidence of all men. llis wife was in every way especially fitted for the work and posi- tion of a landlady, and her husband admitted that she had done more than her share to establish his reputation as a hotel keeper. She was always ready and able to meet any emergency of his calling. Their guests found her ever mindful of their personal wants and comforts. She gave her attention to details, as well as to the more important matters, and to this thoroughness is due, in a great degree, the success which they both attained. She continues to retain the ownership of the business in which her husband was so long identi- fied, but is unable to take so active a part in the management of it as formerly. She never neglected the ties of domestic life, and has tilled completely her duties as wife and mother. She bears cheer- fully her own burdens, and was always ready to share those of her husband, who was during all their married life in delicate health. She is endeared to family and friends, and universally admired for her remarkable energy, vivacity, and kindness. Her warm and gen- erous heart responds always to every good work, and her charities are unostentatious, but ever constant, unrestrained. In early life she became a member of the Olive-street Congregational church, Nashua.* CHILDREN. 1. Lucinda«, h. Feb. 8, 1841 ; d. March 8, 1841. 2. Henry", b. May, 1844; d. April, 1845. 3. George Knight", b. July, 184(j; d. June, 1848. 4. Mary Ida", b. Oct. 3, 1850; d. ; m. Sept. 15, 1875, Charles F. Eastman, of Littleton, of tlie Arm of C. & C. F. Eastman, dealers in general merchandise. Children : (1), Richard Taft', b. Jan. 2, 1881. (2), Mary Ida". 27. Dr. Ebenezer Adams^ b.Oct. 19, 1819 ; d. May 6, 1872 ; m. Aug. 2, 1843, Mary Wheeler, of H. (q. v.) He began the study of medi- cine with Doctor Wood; subsequently he attended medical lectures at * This tribute to the menioi-y of Mr. and Mrs. Taft was furnislicd by their dau., Mrs. C. F. Ka>tiiiaii, and is yiven to tlie pnl)lic sul)stantiallv as it <-ainc to us, under date nt I).'.-, ji. I-:;, ^iiu-c^ lliat liiuc slir has passed on to the hlKlier lite. Shed. Jlarcli, I--T. I will -iniiily a, b. 1834; d. April, 1861; m. Oct. 20, 1858, Cyrus K. Farnsworth, of Washington. (2), Lewis A.«, b. in Marlow, Sept. 29, 1838: m. April 26, 1864, Martha E., dau. of Arnold and Betsey (Taylor) Burtt (q.v.) ; res. at the "A. Burtt" homestead in Bennington. Children: (a), Henry A.", b. July 2, 1865; m. (&), Fred A.\ b. Feb. 21, 1869. (3), Alfred Francis^, b. in Marlow, Aug. 15, 1840; ra. Mary, dau. of John and Abigail Fletcher, of Marlow. Child: Viola", b. Marlow, 1867. (4), Milan A.'^ b. in Marlow, July 8, 1849; m. May 24, 1873, Vesta Shelley, who was b. in Rockingham, Vt., Oct. 23, 1852. Children: (rt), Emery Augustus", b. in Marlow, March 25, 1874. (6), Clara L.', b. in Marlow, July 7, 1876. (c), Bertie Leroy", b. in Marlow, May 20, 1881 ; d. Aug. 9, 1882. 3. William^, b. June 9, 1814; d. March 14, 1822. 4. Elvira^, b. Oct. 12, 1816; d. Sept. 12, 1818. 5. Ira Daviss, b. Sept. 12, 1819; m. May 22, 1845, Caroline B. Hemenway; res. Keene. Children: (1), Jane R.«, b. Dec. 7, 1846; m. Sept. 19, 1868, Lucius P., son of Col. Bethuel Farley, b. May 29, 1843. Chil- dren: (a). Flora B.", b. Dec. 11, 1868. (6), Frank", b. April 26, 1870. (c), Ella", b. Nov. 27, 1871. (d), James Weston^ b. March 29, 1874; d. May 4, 1875. (e), Eva M.", b. Nov. 17, 1876. (2), Wil- lieB, d. (3), George^, b. May 23, 1851; m. Alma Underwood, of Svvanzey. (4), Charles F.e, b. July 16, 1853; m. Sept. 1877, Maria Moore, of Dublin. (5), Frank", b. March 24, 1856; m. Sept. 1880. (6), Harriet'5, b. May 24, 1857; m. Fred Flagg. (7), Edward", b. Aug. 18, 1858; d. Dec. 29, 1864. (8), Emmac, b. March 27, 1861 ; m. Aug. 30, 1880, Frank Pooie. (9), Walton", b. Jan. 1, 1865. genealogy: knight. 717 G. Mary Abigail^, b. Jan. 14, 1821; d. Feb. 20, 1883; m. May 21, 1848, Joseph Clyde, (q. v.) 7. Ebenezer Pratt^. b. Dec. 1, 1824; m. 1, Jan. 1, 185G, Emily Jaue, dau. of Rev. W. W. Lovejoy, of Antrim, who was b. April 14, 1834; d. Sept. 29, 1859 ; ra. 2, May 26, 1861, Elvira Richardson, who was b. Jan. 28, 1843. Children: (1), Willie Eugene", b. Aug. 22, 1859; d. Oct. 11, 1859. (2), Eugene W.'s b. Sept. 15, 1863. 8. Susan Pratt», b. Sept. 5, 182G; m. June 15, 1853, Samuel D., son of David and Lucy (Dart) Bill, who was b. in Gilsum, Sept. 9, 1824. Children: (1), Daniel Dennis", b. May 15, 1854; d. Sept. 1, 1858. (2), Fred Wilder", b. Dec. 27, 1859. 9. Benjamin Franklin^, b. June 12, 1828 ; m. in 1854, Lucy B. Barney. (q. V.) Children: (1), Emma Jane«, b. Nov. 12, 1854; d. Oct. 5, 1856. (2), Edgar Leforest", b. Jan. 5, 1858; d. July 13, 1860. (3), Mellie E.«, b. July 8, 1862. 10. Sarah Davis^, b. Sept. 4, 1830; m. June 18, 1851, William H. Darrah (q. v.), of Bennington. Mr. Darrah has served the town of Benning- ton as one of the selectmen, representative to the legislature and town clerk. To Mrs. Darrah we are under great obligations for valuable papers concerning the Knight, Pratt, and Darrah families. 76. Nathaniel [66], m. Aug. 26, 1821, Mary, dau. of Andrew and Elizabeth Robb, of Antrim, who was b. Sept. 25, 1801 ; d. Dec. 3, 1855. He settled in Webster, Monroe county, N. Y., where he continues to res. CHILDREN. 1. Andrews, b. July 26, 1828; d. April 15, 1831. 2. Andrew M.s, b. Feb. 28, 1831. 3 and 4. George W.^ and James M.^, b. Nov. 2, 1833. 5. William R.s, b. Aug. 27, 1835. Atwood, of Nelson, who was b. in Nelson, Sept. 29, 1799; d. Sept. 13, 1865. They settled first in Webster, Monroe county, N. Y. ; rem. to Springwater, N. Y., and from there to Utica, Mich., where he now res. CHILDREN-. 1. Edwin Lincoln^, b. in Webster, Oct. 29, 1822 ; d. in Edgarton, O., Oct. 1873. 2. Albins, b. Oct. 25, 1824; d. March 3, 1825. 3. Sarah5, b. April 9, 1826; d. Jan. 3, 1855. 4. Philip A. -5, b. Sept. 6, 1828. A graduate of Ann Arbor university and a practising physician at Utica, Mich. 5. Lucy Ann\ b. Sept. 1831 ; d. March 16, 1856. 6. Mary EmilyS, b. Aug. 27, 1838 ; d. March 6, 1840. 7. Albert Bruce^, b. Feb. 23, 1843; belongs to the Signal service, and is stationed at Helena, Montana. 718 GENEALOGY: KXIGHT. 78. Lucy^ [68], m. March 29, 1829, James Collins ; res. in Goffs- town, where she d. June 30, 1844. CHILDREN. 1. George^ b. May 30, 1830; res. several years with liis grandparents in H. ; present res., Fort Wayne, lud. 2. JaneS, b. Sept. 20, 1834 ; she also spent several years in H. ; m. and res. in Donevan, 111. 3. Charles F. G.^, b. Feb. 4, 1889 ; d. Dec. 18, 1883 ; m. and res. in Beloit, Wis. 79. Joseph^ [69], d. Dec. 20, 1872 ; m. 1, Nov. 24, 1836, Caro- line Bullard (q. v.), who was b. May 11, 1815; d. Oct. 16, 1847; m. 2, Feb. 1, 1849, Mrs. Mary Caroline Strong,* of Dublin; res. on place marked "J. Knight"; occupied also the homestead marked " J. K." Was a highly respected citizen ; served the town as one of the board of selectmen and as representative to the legislature. Children : — 80. An infant^ b. Jan. 14, 1840 ; d. 81. George Washington^ b. Aug. 1, 1841; m. Aug. 28, 1875, Mrs. Kate C. Cody, of Harrisville; res. several years on the B. Knight homestead; present res., Greenfield. CHILDREX. 1. Joseph R.6, b. May 30, 1876; d. July 17, 1887. 2. Elijah G.e, b. Dec. 29, 1877; d. May 1, 1878. 3. Lewis J.6, b. Dec. 29, 1877 ; d. July 5, 1887. 4. Freddie C.e, b. Aug. 25, 1881; d. July 11, 1887. 5. Laurie V.e, b. Sept. 25, 1884; d. July 9, 1887. 83. Lucy Caroline^, b. Oct. 16, 1847 ; d. Oct. 15, 1865. 83. Enos* [70], m. Sept. 16, 1830, Betsey Eobb, who was b. in Antrim, Dec. 8, 1805; settled in Webster, N. Y., where they con- tinue to res. CHILDREN. 1. Wallace^ b. Dec. 21, 1832. 4. Hortons, b. Nov. 29, 1839. 2. Erailyf^, b. Jan. 13, 1835. 5. Lucy Jane*, b. June 27, 1841. 3. Nathaniels, b. Jan. 16, 1837. 6. Esthers, b. Aug. 12, 1844. 84. Elijah^ [73], m. Aug. 28, 1842, Mary Jane, dau. of James and Jerusha (Palmer) Griffin, of Manchester, who was b. Nov. 18, * Mrs. Mai-y Caroline (Strong) Knight continues to res. on the place marked " .J. Knight." She had two daughters by her first husband : Emogene B. Strong, b. Dec. 16, 1841 ; m. .Jan. 19, 1860, Francis C. Ober (q. v.) ; and Maria L. Strong, b. Aug. 24, 1844; d. Sept. 21, 1863. Her first husband was a grandson of Henry Strongman, who was the first permanent settler of Dublin. rra^rsj^ «i?^ cf It ./C',>5?,, GENEALOGY: LOW. 741 Orthodox church, an energetic worker in social, religious, and state affairs, a trustworthy citizen, and devoted husband and father. The romantic scenery of his adopted town was always a great delight to him; he loved its mountains, its fertile valleys, and its gurgling brooks, and never tired of enjoying and praising their beauty. In 1866 Colonel Low rem. to Cambridge, and spent the remaining days of his life with his youngest dau., who at that time res. in that city, departing this life Sept. 5, 1868. In personal appearance he was a large, dignified gentleman of the old school type. In conversation he was very entertaining, being a good narrator of adventure and a capital story-teller." Children : — 2. An infant^ d. Nov. 21, 1825. 3. L. Margaret Ann^, b. March 16, 1827; m. March 5, 1850, J. Edwin, son of Timothy and Elizabeth A. M. Fletcher, who was b. in Charlestown, Mass., June 8, 1823; d. Jan. 26, 1867; res. Charles- town, Mass. 4. Susan M.^ m. Sept. 4, 1850, Jacob T. Steele, (q. v.) 5. Capt. William- (Eliezer^), b. in Derry, March 30, 1804; came to H. in 1822 or '23; m. July 9, 1829, Emeline, dau. of Dr. Peter Tuttle (q. v.), who d. Jan. 7, 1884. He settled in H., and res. in the house marked "Mrs. Marshall" on the village plan; rem. to Peterboro' in 1842, and bought a farm, which he occupied until 1852; was a carpenter about three years, and a painter until April, 1871, when he rem. to Pleasant Valley, Wis., where he now res. Children : — 6. Charlotte W.^, b. Sept. 19, 1831 ; m. Aug. 21, 1852, George, son of Hon. John H. Steele; rem. to Pleasant Valley, Wis., March, 1868. CHILDREN. 1. Charles H.^ b. May 29, 1853; m. Sept. 7, 1877, Fauiiie W. Hugh, of Hud- sou, Wis.; res. Winuipeg, Mau. Child: Ethel^, b. Aug. 21, 1879; d. Jan. 26, 1881. 2. William L.*, b. Oct. 21, 1858; m. Jau. 15, 1883, Haunah E. Bennett, of Madison, Wis., and res. there. 3. Harry T.S b. May 3, 1861 ; res. Pleasant Valley, Wis. 7. Mary E]izabeth^ b. 1842; m. Jan. 1, 1872, R. F. Miller, of Beaver Falls, Wis.; res. St. Paul, Minn. CHILD. 1. Willie D.S b. Sept. 15, 1876. 742 genealogy: manning; manson. MANNING. Thomas^ Manning was a resident of H. a few years about 1820, and had charge of the boarding-house at Hancock Factory. He d. in H. ; his widow d, at her daughter's, in Antrim. Child: Abigail^, m. John P. Richardson, (q. v.) AUSTIN G. MANNING. 1. Austin G.^ Manning, b. in Francestown (now Bennington); m. Anna Sherburn, of Portsmouth; res. in Boston, where he d. in 1861. Mrs. Manning rem. from West Newton, Mass., to H. in March, 1881, and purchased the place marked "Manning," where she continues to res. Child : — 3, Henry A.^ b. in Boston, 1856; came to H. with his mother, and continues to res. with her; ni. Oct. 28, 1883, Nellie E., dau. of Edward R. Danforth. (q. v.) CHILD. 1. Harrys, b. March 18, 1886. MANSON. Rev. Albert^ son of William^ and Ruth (Andres) Manson (both of Scotch origin, but b. in the United States), was b. in West St. Armand, Can., Nov. 25, 1803. He was educated at the government school in that place, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in Chittenden county, Vt. Subsequently he studied theology at Gil- manton seminary ; m. April 27, 1834, Rebecca Farr, who was b. in Lempster, Feb. 4, 1808. They celebrated their golden wedding at Quasqueton, la. He was ordained pastor of the Congregational church in what is now Bennington, Nov. 8, 1841, and was dismissed May 28, 1850. He surveyed the boundaries and made the field- book for Bennington, in 1842, out of the five townships from which the town was taken. He served the Congregational church in Rochester, Vt., four years, after which he rem. to Marion, Linn county, la., where he spent ten years as a missionary ; then to Quas- queton, la., where he was actively engaged as a missionary some twenty-one years, preaching his last sermon in May, 1885. In Nov. 1885, he rem. back to Marion, and on the 27th of April, 1886, he buried his wife. GENEALOGY: MANSON; MARGERY; MARSHALL. 743 CHII.DREN. Eliza«, b. in Milton, Vt., May 1, 1835; m. Nov. 4, 18G1, at Galesburg, 111., Joseph G. Knox, who d. three years later. Dr. Dwights, b. in Bennington, Oct. 17, 1842; was educated at Rush college in Chicago; ra. April 24, 1878, Armilda Leatherman ; res. Quasquetou, la. Children: (1), Rebecca*, b. April 14, 1879. (2), Jessie Armilda*, b. Aug. 5, 1883. MARGERY. 1. Jonathan^ Margery was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. From a letter before me, dated Exeter, Dec. 17, 1791, signed by Samuel Tenney and William Pai-ker, Jr., and directed to His Excel- lency Josiah Bartlett, Esq., it appears that Jonathan Margery "was a soldier in the 2^right, told them they came of good family and must not disgrace it. I am repaid by seeing them respected, as their father was before them." CHILDREN. 1. William'% b. Oct. 4, 1842; m. Aug. 1873, Mary Slater. He is a lawyer; res. Butler, Bates county. Mo. 2. George R.o, b. Dec. 18, 1846; m. Oct. 1, 1867, Amelia Smith. He is a farmer; res. Pleasanton, Linn county, Kan. Children: (1), Mary E.", b. Nov. 25, 1868. (2), Emma S.^ b. Oct. 30, 1871. (3), Gene- viene L.", b. Dec. 22, 1873. (4), George R.", b. July 10, 1877. (5), Laura", b. Feb. 6, 1879. (6), Lucina", b. Feb. 22, 1881. 3. Lucy'^, b. May 29, 1849 ; d. at the age of 9 years and 7 months. 4. Louis F.«, b. Aug. 5, 1851; m. Aug. 1880, Emma Mapes. He studied law, but a student's life not agreeing with him, he purchased a farm in Adrian, Bates county, Mo., where he res. 796 GENEALOGY : PAIGE. 13. Thomas* (Timothy^, Christopher-, NathanieP), was b. in Hardwick, Mass., April '20, 1772; m. June 17, 1798, Susan, dau. of Wai-hani Warner (see p. 442), who was b. in New Braintree, Mass., Oct. 30, 1776; settled in H.; res. on the farm marked " E. Bass." In 1809 he sold his farm, and bought the place marked "C. A. Whitaker"; rem. in 1817 to New Braintree, where they res. ten years; rem. to Hardwick, Vt., and in 1832 or '38 to Compton, Can., where they spent the remainder of their days. He d. June 16, 1855 ; his wife d. Nov. 8, 1863. Children: — 13. Susan Warner^ b. in H., Aug. 10, 1800 ; d. in Worcester, Mass., at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Samuel A. Porter, where she spent the last twenty years of her life, June 5, 1880 ; unm. 14. Hannah Ware^, b. in H., June 29, 1802; m. Feb. 9, 1848, Samuel Wood, of Farnham, Can. ; a man prominent in town business and for some years a member of parliament. He d. Jan. 26, 1848, aged 61 years. 15. Daniel Waldo^ b. in H., Feb. 18, 1804; m. in 1836, Sarah Smith, of Connecticut. Settled in Compton, Can., where he d., Feb. 9, 1877. He was a hotel-keeper and farmer; his widow con- tinues to res. in Compton. Three sons. 16. George Washington^ b. in H., May 18, 1806; m. in 1835, Elvira Waters, of Barre, Vt.; res. at Hardwick, Vt., a few years, where his wife d.; present res., if living, Chicago. Two sons, one of whom res. in Chicago. 17. Almira Clark^ b. in H., Feb. 7, 1808 ; d. in Compton, Can., March 11, 1838; unm. 18. Prudence Maria^ b. in H., May 15, 1811 ; m. April 5, 1831, Samuel A, Porter, of Worcester, Mass. ; a mechanic ; res. Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Porter has kindly furnished us the record of her father's family. 19. Sophia Foster^ b. in H., March 4, 1815; m. March 15, 1886, Austin Willard Bixby, of Worcester, Mass., who d. Feb, 18, 1871, aged 57 years ; was a pattern-maker ; res. Worcester, Mass. CHILDREN, ALL BORN IN WORCESTER. 1. Maria Antoinettes, b. Sept. 25, 1837. 2. George Austin^, b. July 20, 1839 ; was a member of Co. H, 25th regt. Mass. vols.; enlisted Sept. 17, 1861; d. July 1. 1864, in Richmond, Va., from wounds received at Drury's Blufl", May 16, 1864. 3. Charles Porterc, b. Aug. 21, 1841; d. March 7, 1845. 4. John Thomas^, b. April 4, 1844 ; was a member of Co. H, 15th regt. Mass. genealogy: PAIGE; PARKER. 797 vols. ; enlisted Aug. 3, 1861 ; d. Sept. 12, I8G3, in Gettysburgh hos- pital, of disease contracted in the service. 5. Harriet Sophia*"', b. April 19, 1848. 6. Ann Washburn«, b. Aug. 25, 1856 ; d. Dec. 27, 1882. 30. Letticia Duncan^ b. in New Braintree, Mass., May 2, 1817; res. with her sister, Mrs. S. A. Porter, in Worcester, Mass. 21. Thomas Reed^, b. in New Braintree, Mass., June 1, 1821; was killed by the kick of a horse in Compton, Can., in 1836. 22* Harriet Antoinette^, b. in New Braintree, Mass., July 2, 1825; d. May 5, 1827, in New Braintree. EZEKIEL PAIGE. EzekieP Paige (or Page), with Lovis, his wife, came to H. from Nottingham West, in March, 1791 ; res. at No. 70 ; was constable in 1801 ; rem. to Antrim in 1808, and to Vermont in 1815. Chil- dren : Deborah'-, m. April 20, 1815, Jesse McAllister. (See History of Antrim.) Also Lydia-, Reede^, and Lois'-, who were baptized Sept. 12, 1802. (See Church Records, p. 285.) AARON PARKER. Aaron^ Parker, a Revolutionary soldier, m. Hannah, dau. of David and Prudence (Sheldon) Abbot, of Andover, Mass. Came to H. as early as 1789; res. at place marked " C. L. Robbe"; was one of the highway surveyors that year, and was one of the selectmen in 1792, '93, and '94; rem. about the year 1803 to near Sherbrooke, P. Q.; rem. to Compton, P. Q., in 1832, where he d. March 17, 1857, aged 98 years. His wife d. at same place, Dec. 28, 1856, aged 96 years. CniLDKEN. 1. Aaron-, b. probably before they came to H. ; res. at Pierpoint, Ashtabula county, O. ; d. about the year 1874. 2. David Abbot-, b. in H., Feb. 28, 1791; went West with his uncle, Benja- min Abbot, (q. V.) Settled in South Ridge, Ashtabula county, O. ; m. 1, ; m. 2, Huldali Evans; ra. 3, . Eight or nine children. One son was in the Mexican vvai-. (1), Fanny L.^, b. July 15, 1826; m. Ferguson. (2), Abigail-'. (3), Mary^. (4), Vienna-'. (5), Heury3. (6), David-^. 3. Justus-, date of his birth not given ; is not on town records ; res. many years in a town on the Ottawa river; rem. to Manotic, Out., where 798 GENEALOGY: PARKER; PARKHURST. he d., Feb. 1877. Children : George Lakin^, Frances^, Aaron Fil- more^, Maria^, Charles^, "William^. 4. Hannah^, b. in H., July 22, 1792; d. in H., Oct. 7, 1799, 5. Priscilla2, b. in H., May 22, 1794; d. in H., Oct. 1, 1799. 6. James2,* b. in H., Jan. 22, 1796 ; res. in Ascott, P. Q. ; m. Harriet Lowell. After his death the family rem. to Greeley, la. Children: Harriet^, LemueF, Charles^, George-', Rebecca^. 7. Lemuel Lakin^, b. in H., June 11, 1797 ; d. when a young man in Vermont. 8. Alfred C.^, b. in Ascott, P. Q. ; d. in Coaticook, P. Q., March 20, 1882, aged 78 years; m. Zeruiah Whitcomb, who d. in Compton, P. Q., April 15, 1866, aged 59 years. He was an active, energetic man; an earnest temperance worker ; with his wife, a member of the Metho- dist Episcopal church, and every member of their family belongs to the same church. They had thirteen children, two of whom d. in infancy ; the others are all living, and are scattered all through the » United States, only one, Mary Ann (Lyman), being left in Canada: James Lakin^, Edwiir'', Carlton T.^, Maria^, Samuel A. 3, Alice E.^, Lemuel^, Justus J.^, Mary Ann^, Ella Priscilla^, Charles A.^, MARK A. PARKER. Mark A.^, son of Dea. N. B.f and T. O. Parker, of Nelson, was b. in 1835; m. in 1858, Lucinda R. Estes, of Bethel, Me., who was b. in 1836. Came to H. in 1873; res. on the Daniel Lakin place a few years ; present res., place marked "M. A. Parker," on Benning- ton street. He is a good citizen ; occupation, a butcher. CHILDREN. 1. Carrie A. 3, b. in 1859; m. James W. Wilds, (q. v.) 2. A son'', b. 1873 ; lived but three days. PARKHURST. 1. Christopher C.^, son of William^ and Sarah (Ball) Parkhurst, was b. in Temple, Aug. 28, 1809. Came to H. when seven years of age to res. with Stephen Tenney ; m. April 11, 1837, Rebekah, dau. of David and Abigail Knight (q. v.); res. many years on place marked * When the family rem. to Canada, James was left behind with Hezekiah Ober, where he remained until he was grown up. He was deaf, and was killed while walk- ing on a railroad. t Deacon Parker was b. in Rockingham, Vt., and lived a few years with Rev. Reed Paige in H. There have been other families bearing this name "in town : David Par- ker res. near Hezekiah Ober's; Stephen Parker's name appears on the tax-list from 1797 to 1S04 inclusive ; Nathaniel Parker, from 1811 to 1815 inclusive, and perhaps others. genealogy: parkhurst; patten. 799 with his name. Flis wife d. June 11, 1880. He res. at the present time with Albert Jaquith. CHILDREN. 1. Johu A.3, b. Jau. 4, 1840; d. Sept. 1847. 2. Cbilds, d. young. PATTEN. The ancestry of the Patten family can be traced back to Argyll- shire, Scot. SamueP Patten was b. in Londonderry, Ire., in 1735. His parents being immigrants from Argyllshire, he was a lineal descendant of Margaret Stutirt, from whose tombstone in Scotland the following epitaph is copied : — " stop, passenger, until my life you read. The living may get knowledge from the dead! Five times five years I lived a vii-gin's life, Ten times five years I was a virtuous wife, Ten times five years I lived a widow chaste. Now, wearied of that mortal life, I rest. Between my cradle and my grave have heen Eight mighty kings of Scotland and a Queen ; Four times five years the Commonwealth I saw, Ten times the subjects rose against the law. Twice did I see old Prelacy pulled down. And twice the cloak was humbled by the gown. An end of Stuart's race I saw — nay, more — My native country sold for English ore. Such desolations in my time have been, I have an end of all perfection seen." In 1759 he m. Priscilla Miltmoor (sometimes called Moor or Moor- land), a descendant of one of the earls of Argyll. Their oldest son, — Jonathan-, was b. in Londonderry, in 1760. Eight years later Mr. Patten emigrated to America, and settled first in Marblehead, Mass., where he remained till 1776, when his wife and son, Jonathan, having joined him, they rem. to Londonderry, N. H., and settled on what is still called the "Patten range." In 1781 they rem. to Deer- ing, at which time there were only seventeen settlers in the town. SamueP and Jonathan^ both served for a time in the Revolutionary war, although they had so recently come from the mother country. In 1784, Jonathan'-^ m. Abigail, dau. of Ebenezer Blood, a descend- ant of Solomon Blood, one of the early settlers of Plymouth, Mass.; he came as early as the fall of 1624. To Jonathan and Abigail (Blood) Patten were b. eight children, the fifth child being 800 GENEALOGY: PATTEN. 1. Hon. David^ (Jonathan"^, SamueP), b. in Deering, Nov. 1, 1798; m. Oct. 21, 1820, Alice, dau. of Dr. Micah Tubbs, of Deering. He was a farmer in his native town until 1829, when he rem. to H. He purchased of Jedediah Fox the Jefferson hotel, where he res. until the time of his death, which occurred May 15, 1875. He was popular as a landlord, and successful in his business. He was a man of strict integrity ; his word was considered as good as his bond. He made no great pretensions, but those who knew him best were cognizant of many acts of charity, of which the world knew nothing. He was ever interested in the welfare of the town. Among other enterprises, he was one of the prominent founders of. the seminary, which was for many years a flourishing and successful educational institution. His children were all educated at this school. He was interested in agriculture, having a large farm which he cultivated. In 1838 he planted an orchard, and for many years was in the habit of rising at four o'clock in the morning, during the summer season, to care for it. When remonstrated with for so doing by members of his family, he would say to them that the orchard would support him in his old age, if he lived to see it productive, and if not, it would be a benefit to somebody. He also predicted that when the railroad was completed to H., a market would be easy of access. Mr. Patten was always interested in political matters, and from the first was a Jeffersonian Democrat of the old school. A political opponent, after his death, said of him: "Within the last twenty years we have had some pretty stormy times in politics, but no man can say he ever found in David Patten a foeman unworthy of his steel. If he gave hard blows, he was ready to take them ; and when the battle was over, he would greet you with so much cor- diality and kindness you would soon forget that you had been com- batants." He served in various town ofiices, as moderator of town-meetings, selectman, etc. He represented the town in the legislature in the years 1840, '41, and '54, and was at different times a member of the state senate and the executive council. He died deeply lamented by a wide circle of friends, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew the stern integrity of his character. Mrs. Alice (Tubbs) Patten, wife of David Patten, mother of all his children, and his constant companion for twenty-eight years, d. at H., Nov. 18, 1848. She was a woman of more than ordinary DAVID PATTEN, genealogy: patten. 801 ability: energetic, industrious, and frugal; a true helpmate to her husband, whose success in life was largely due to her skilful man- agement in domestic affairs and her unwavering devotion to his interests. Mr. Patten m. 2, April 18, 1850, Mrs. Maria C. Barnes, who d. Dec. 5, 1879. Children : — 2. Syrene^ [7], b. in Deering, March 27, 1822. 3. Elvira Tubbs" [11], b. in Deering, July 17, 1823. 4. Alice Jane^ [17], b. March 8, 1827. 5. David Russell^ [20], b. in H., July 12, 1831. 6. Helen Josephine^ [21], b. in H., May 6, 1833. 7. Syrene-' [2] (David^ Jonathan-, SamueP), b. March 27, 1822; m. May 31, 1841, Oliver M. Lovell ; res. in Putney, Vt., till 1856, when they rem. to Chatfield, Minn., where they still res. Mr. Lov- ell was a successful farmer for many years, having a fertile farm on the banks of the Connecticut. He continued in the business for some time after rem. to Minnesota. ' Children: — 8. Alice J.5, b. March 2(5, 1842;" d. June 15, 1849. 9. Herbert^ b. Dec. 10, 11845; m. Feb. 23, 1876, Louise A. Kelley. CHILD. 1. Oliver H.«, b. March 13, 1882. 10. Rollin B.^ b. April 19, 1849; m. Feb. 19, 1873, Ella Thomp- son. CHILDREN. 1. Alice J.6, b. Nov. 27, 1873. 2. Charles W.e, b. Aug. 2, 1875; d. Aug. 18, 1881. 11. Elvira Tubbs* [3] (David^ Jonathan-, SamueP), b. July 17, 1823; m. at H., Sept. 29, 1845, Prof. Amos B. Goodhue, of New Boston. Mr. Goodhue fitted for college at the seminary in H., and was graduated at Dartmouth. On the day of their marriage they left H. for their home in Alabama ; res. one year in Claiborne, Ala., w^here they conjointly had charge of a female school. They then rem. to Marion, Ala., where Mr. Goodhue became professor of mathematics in Howard college, which position he held twenty-six years. In Jan. 1873, they rem. to Oxford, Ala., where he was co- principal of the Oxford Male and Female college six years. In 1880 they rem. to Gadsden, Ala., where he became the founder and prin- cipal of the Gadsden Public institute. Children: — 802 genealogy: patten. 13. David Patten^ b. in Claiborne, Ala., Aug. 10, 1846; was a private soldier in the Confederate army a few months, at the age of 17 years; was graduated at Howard college in 1864; became tutor in the college in 1865, but has for some years been principal of a male and female school in Fort Deposit, Ala.; m. Jennie Shaw, an ac- complished teacher. 13. Alice Ann^ b. in Marion, Ala., Aug. 16, 1849; m. Feb. 9, 1868, Capt. William C. Ward, b. in Centreville, Ala.; a successful lawyer in Selma, Ala. CHILDREN. 1. Alice Lilian^, b. June 13, 1869. 2. Julia^, b. Feb. 4, 1875. 14. Julia Barron^ b. in Marion, Ala., Dec. 13, 1851; m. Aug. 29, 1876, Aurelius Franklin Belford, m. d. ; res. in Oxford, Ala. 15. Amon Edwin^ b. in Marion, Ala., Sept. 6, 1859; was ad- mitted to the Selma bar at the age of 18 years, and now occupies a high position in the Gadsden bar. 16. Henry Talbird^ b. in Marion, Ala., Dec. 30, 1860; a half owner in a large drug store in Oxford. 17. Alice Jane'* [4] (David^ Jonathan^, SamueP), b. March 8, 1827; m. at H., Jan. 14, 1847, Isaac S. Allen, of Boston, Mass. Mr. Allen was a student at the seminary in H. in 1842-43; res. in Mas- sachusetts six years and in Burlington, Vt., three years, during which time he was a successful dealer in furniture. In 1856, being afflicted with bronchitis, he rem. with his family to Sacramento, Cal., and three years later, his health being restored, to San Francisco, where they now res. Children : — 18. Isaac Patten^, b. in Manchester, Mass., Nov. 2, 1847; m. at H., June 3, 1869, Elizabeth Cram Fuller, (q. v.) CHILDREN. 1. Arthur Fuller''', b. in Sacramento, Cal., March 23, 1870. 2. Sydney De Witf^, b. in Sacramento, Cal., May 14, 1872. 3. Isaac Christie^, b. in H., Dec. 20, 1874. 19. Alice Caroline^ b. in Melrose, Mass., May 12, 1850; m. at San Francisco, Nov. 3, 1870, William R. Townsend, of Cleve- land, O. 30. David Russell^ [5] (David^, Jonathan^, SamueP), b. July 12, 1831; m. Feb. 24, 1853, Helen E. Davis, of H. ; res. a short time in Peterborcr', and in 1858 went to California, where, in company with GENEALOGY: PATTEN. 803 liis uncle, Micah Tubbs, he was proprietor of two first-class hotels in San Francisco, viz., the Lick house and Cosmopolitan hotel. Mr. Patten was very popular as a landlord and successful in the business engaged in. His wife was also highly esteemed, and aided materi- ally in maintaining the popularity of those establishments. His close attention to business gradually undermined his health, result- ing in an attack of hemorrhage of the lungs, which compelled his retirement from active life. He returned to H., where he remained about two years, when his health being somewhat improved, he en- gaged in business at Salt Lake City for a short time ; but disease had too strong a hold on him, and he returned again to H., where he d. Dec. 6, 1875. " He was one of those noble, generous, and kind-hearted men who gained the good-will and friendship of all in every place or situation he occupied as a business-man. As a companion, he was agreeable, mild, easy, courteous, and respectful. ... As a neighbor, he was esteemed, ever ready to render assistance to those who were sick or needy. As a citizen, he was respected. In his death his loss will be deeply felt by his family, friends, and the community." 31. Helen Josephine'' [6], b. May 6, 1833; ra. Jan. 20, 1852, Dr. P. B. Richards; d. at H., Aug. 31," 1859. Children :— 23. David Patten^, b. 1855; d. at H., 1856. 23. Caroline Maria^ b. Aug. 8, 1857. For the record of the Patten family we are indebted mainly to Mrs. Alice J. Allen, of San Francisco. Her words concerning the last resting-places of those of her family who have })assed on to the higher life are so tender and touching that I can not forbear giving them as they came to me from her pen. Concerning her brother, she writes : "His remains rest in a tomb in the new burying ground at Hancock, on a spot which will ever be dear to the writer, whose memory reverts to its pleasant location near the beautiful pond, where, during our youth, we had so often played together. Dear brother, how much I loved you ! Can it be that I shall never clasp your hand again ? Hon. David Patten, his wife, Alice T. Patten, and their dau., Helen Jose])hine, were all buried in the old burying ground in Hancock. The old burying ground ! How sacred that dear old ground has always seemed to me! How often in early youth have I lingered about the green graves and looked upwards to the tall pine trees that so many years had stood as grand and solemn senti- nels, watching over the beloved dead resting^ at their feet. Are those 804 GENEALOGY: PATTEN; PATTERSON; PEARSONS. sentinels still watching there ? Alas ! no. The hand of the vandal has been raised against them, and they ai-e gone, and only the mon- umental stones stand guard over the dead. It seems desolate and cold now, as if the very tenants of those graves must shiver for want of the protection those ancient pine trees gave them." PATTERSON. Adam Patterson was an early settler at No. 39 (see p. 69), now known as the "Jewell lot," and a highway surveyor in 1780 (see p. 86), but we have failed to leani anything further of him or his family. PEABODY. Dr. Thomas^ Peabody res. at No. 86 for a few years about the first of this century ; rem. to Greenfield and d. Children : Nancy^ Jefferson'-, Hannah'^. PEARSONS. Ebenezer^ Pearsons, b. in Lyndeboro', Jan. 21, 1797; m. Joanna Karr, who was b. in New Chester (now Hill), April 6, 1803; came to H. in 1853; res. at place on Forest road marked "E, Pearsons," where he d. Aug. 4, 1864; his wife d. Aug. 5, 1874. CHILDREN. 1. E. B.-, b. in Lyudoboro', Jan. 23, 1827 ; m. March 14, 1850, Cyren Tower, of Newfield, Me., who d. Feb. 26, 1854, aged 27 years. Children: (1), Clara M.^, b. in Lawrence, Mass., Dec. 23, 1850. (2), Eliza B.3, b. iu Lyndeboro', Aug. 20, 1852. 2. Joanna A.-, b. in Wilton, Oct. 15, 1829 ; m. May 6, 1849, Levi H. Carter, of Lawrence, Mass., who d. Aug. 1, 1880. Child : Levi H.^, b. June 23, 1852; m. Nov. 5, 1875, Lucy A. Stanford, of Salem, Mass. Children : Martha F.*, Elsie M.*, Edward C.*, Effle M.*. 3. Sarah A.-', b. in Woburn, Mass., March 29, 1832; m. Oct. 5, 1859, Rich- ard H. Kent, of Lawrence, Mass., who d. July 24, 1873. Child: Ella C.3, b. in H., Oct. 7, 1860; m. June 12, 1878, W. C. Rogers, of Lawrence, Mass. Children : (a), Herbert L.*, b. in Concord, Mass., Feb. 8, 1879. (6), Walter C.*, b. in Lawrence, Mass., June 14, 1881. (c and d), Edith M.^ and Edwin M.*, b. Feb. 13, 1884. 4. James P.2, b. in Lyndeboro', July 31, 1834; m. Oct. 30, 1866, Amelia B. Drake, of Bridgewater, Mass. ; res. Washington, D. C. GENEALOGY: PEARSON. 805 CHARLES B. AND SUSAN GATES PEARSON. The ancestors* of the Pearson family came to New England from Scotland in 1643, and settled in Rowley, Mass., and operated the first woolen mill in America. Joseph^ Pearson res. many years in Sterling, Mass.; d. about 1833, aged 80 years. Dr. Silas- (Joseph^), b. in Sterling, Mass., in 1787. Studied med- icine with Doctor Rush in Philadelphia, and settled in Westminster, Mass.; m. Susan, dau. of Samuel Gates (q. v.), and practised medi- cine several years with great success; d. in 1824. His widow came to H. and res. in the house of her brother-in-law. Colonel Low, where she d. Children : — 1. Susan Gates^, b. in 1821 ; was educated at the academy in H.; ra. Nov. 80, 1843, Charles F. Holman, of New York city, who d. many years ago, Mrs. Holman res. with one of her sons in Kansas City, Mo. 2. Charles B.^, b. Dec. 19, 1823; came to H. with his mother when about 1 year old ; at the age of 9 years, went to Gardner, Mass., to live with his uncle, Samuel Foster; returned to H. five years later and attended the academy and worked in the store of his uncle. Col. David Low, until 1840, when he went to Fitchburg, Mass., as clerk in a store ; remained about two years, when he went to New York city. In 1856 he rem. to Brooklyn, N. Y., which continues to be his home. He has great love for H.; was present at the Centennial, and responded to the sentiment, "New England Character in its Lifluence on the Destiny of our Country." (See p. 37.) He has also been able to be present at one of the annual gatherings since that time. He m. in 1849, Susan B. Davidson, of New York city. CHILDREN. 1. Josephine Elizabeth*, d. iu 18G1, at the age of 10 years. "A bright and happy Christian." 2. Georgianna IMaria*. 4. Mary Augusta*. 3. Edwin Silas*. 5. Charles Davidson*. He has also two grandchildren: Edwin Silas^ and Madison^ (Stevens). * The name of the first settler was Dea. Jonathan Pearson. Charles U. represents the seventh generation. 806 genealogy: PEREY; PEVEY; philbrick. PERRY. Gates-, son of Joseph^ and Mary (Pollard) Perry, was b. in Green- field, March 3, 1777; m. 1, Mary Fletcher, who d. Oct. 31, 1850; m. 2, Sally Wiley, who d. Aug. 18, 1874. He settled first in Greenfield ; rem. to H., and lived on a farm which he purchased of Benjamin Abbot, July 18, 1803, marked "J. B."; rem. to Antrim in 1805, and to Rockingham, Vt., in 1807; d. Oct. 18, 1858. Twelve children, nine of whom grew up and had families. The names of the chil- dren were: Clarissa^, Mary^, Gates^, Clarissa^, George'', Philip F.^, Sarah Jane^, Sophronia^, Persis Ann^, Persis Ann^, an infant^, Sarah Jane^ The second Clarissa was the only one b. in H. She was b. March 1, 1805; m. Kendal P. Barry, of Rockingham, Vt., Dec. 3, 1829. Children: Lucian F.\ Cleopatra S.\ Milton F.\ Henry F.^ PEVEY. Benjamin Abbott^, son of Peter' Pevey, who settled in Greenfield in 1789, was b. Sept. 5, 1794; m. May 16, 1820, Clarissa, dau. of Amos Whittemore, of Greenfield, who was b. Dec. 11, 1799; rem. from Greenfield to H. (now Bennington) in 1829, and from H. to Schaghticoke, N. Y., about the year 1838. He d. Nov. 16, 1864; his wife d. May 19, 1871. CHILDREN. 1. Amos ^Yhittemore2, b. in Greenfield, April 6, 1821 ; d. Sept. 27, 1821. 2. Clarissa Linania-, b. in Greenfield, Jan. 28, 1823. 3. Lucy Cummings', b. in Greenfield, May 18, 1825. 4. Anna Abbott-, b. in Greenfield, July 6, 1827. 5. Benjamin Merritt-', b. in H., March 25, 1831 ; d. Sept. 17, 1832. 6. Franklin Merrill'^ b. in H., May 2, 1833. 7. Edward Payson-^, b. in H., Feb. 27, 183G. 8. Benjamin Merritt-, b. in Schaghticoke, N. Y., June 6, 1838. 9. Mary Elizabeth'^ b. in Schaghticoke, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1841. 10. Charles KimbalP, b. in Schaghticoke, N. Y., Jan. 25, 1844. PHILBRICK. Cyrus H.% son of Joseph^ Philbrick, b. in Dorchester, Mass., Jan. 23, 1850; m. May 1, 1887, Sarah C, dau. of Luther C. Dutton. (q.v.) He came to Hancock Junction Aug. 25, 1884; rem. to Bennington, March 1, 1886. genealogy: pierce. 807 NEHEMIAH PIERCE. 1. Nehemiah^ Pierce, 1). in Ilollis in 1755; m. Nov. 18, 1777, Mary Hobart (or Hubbard), who was b. in Mollis, Oct. 16, 1754. They came to H. about the year 1787, having res. in Hollis until that time, with the exception of a short time spent in Packersfield (Nelson), where their second son was b. The farms now owned by D. Matthews and L. Symonds contain the land of the original l*ierce farm. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce both d. in H.; dates not given. Children: — 2. Nehemiah^ b. Feb. 5, 1778; d. in Alstead, Dec. 2, 1868; m. in 1808, Lucy, dau. of Richard and Roxy (Burnham) Gould, who was b. in Greenfield and d. in H. (now Bennington), in 1887. CniLDKEN. 1. Euhama^, b. July, 1809; m. Joseph Beckwith, wlio d. ; she res. Gilsutn. 2. Luke'\ d. youug. 3. Harriet^ b. Dec. 20, 1811; m. Aug. 31, 18;j.5, Amos, son of Kichard and Sally (Eussell) Gould, (q. v.)* 4. HenryS, b. in 1815; res. in Wenham, Mass. One dau., res. same town. 5. Hannah3, b. in 1817; d. in 1883; m. Jonas Caldwell, of Alstead. Chil- dren : George*, Augusta*, Fred*. G. James^, b. in 1819 ; res. Vermont. 7. Mercy Jane-^, m. David Gould, of Peterboro'; she d. Dec. 1883. 8. Harrison^ (twin to Mercy Jane), m. Cassander Coolidge, who d. in Antrim in 18GG. Children : George*, Charles*. 9. John^, d. at the age of 14 years. 10. Roxanna^, ra. Babcock; res. Lynn, Mass. 11. Elmina', m. Levi Bigelow ; res. Grafton, Mass. ; d. in 1871. Children : Josephine*, d. ; George*. 3. Isaac^ b. March 19, 1780. 4. William-, b. March 28, 1782. 5. Mary- (twin to William), d. April 6, 1782. 6. James-, b. May 9, 1784. 7. Sarahs b. March 17, 1786. 8. Polly-, b. April 29, 1788; m. June 5, 1806, Stephen Knight, of H. ; res. Mario w. 9. Esther^, b. and d. May 30, 1790. 10. Solomon-, b. and d. June 20, 1791. 11. Mark-, b. March 10, 1796; d. in Charlestown, Mass. 12. Luke-, b. March 14, 1798. 13. Charlotte-, b. June 27, 1800; d. young. * There is a slight discrepancy in the two papers. The date of the marriage is not the same in both. The oldest daughter's name as here given is Harriet Elvira; the second daughter, Martha Jane ; the youngest son, Orrin F. 808 GENEALOGY: PIERCE. REV. SEM PIERCE. Eev. Sem", son of Neheniiah^ and Phebe (Lawrence) Pierce, b. in Windham, Vt., July 8, 1794; m. 1, Sept. 3, 1815,Lydia M, , who was b. March 28, 1793, and d. April 7, 1836; was m. twice subse- quently. He had a common-school education, and studied theology with Rev. A. Graves, of West Townshend, Vt.; was ordained as a Baptist minister in Londonderry, Vt , in 1828, where he was pastor twelve years; was pastor one year in Sullivan, three years in H., and for a few years in Cavendish, Vt., Brookline, Vt., and Plymouth, Vt.; d. Oct. 15, 1865. Nine children by his first wife, and five by second. Josiah^ is a farmer ; Sem^ is a station agent; W, W.^; Arvilla^ m. J. C. Cutter, a carpenter in Winchendon, Mass.; she is a dress- maker. One son by his second wife was pastor of a Baptist church in Springfield, 111. ; d. at about the age of 30. STEPHEN PIERCE. 1. Stephen^, son of Stejihen^ Pierce, was b. in New Ipswich in 1770; m. 1, May 12, 1801, Hannah, dau. of Samuel and Eleanor (Mitchell) Gordon (q. v.), who d. in H., March 15, 1811, aged 39 years ; m. 2, May 20, 1815, Mrs. Sally Walker, who d. March 14, 1864. He came to H. in 1809, and res. at place marked "Lee." He d. in Peterboro', April 21, 1850, to which place he rem. from H. in 1816. CHILDREN. 1. Franklin3, b. in 1801 ; d. in Florida about 1828. 2. Stephen^, b. Feb. 23, 1803 ; d. Jan. 6, 1804. 3. Samuel G.^, b. Oct. 6, 1804; m. Mary Brackett; res. Belfast, Me. 4. Stephen^, b. Aug. 4, 180G ; d. Feb. 20, 1807. 5. Elleu3, b. Jan. 13, 1808; in. Elisha Gladden; res. Maine. 6. Hannah'^ b. March 11, 1811; m. Charles Moore; res. Belfast, Me. 7. Joseph B.3 (twin to Hannah), m. March 31, 1842, Luciuda J. White; res. Peterboro'. Children : (1), Sarah J.*, b. June 22, 1843 ; m. July 5, 1866, John Walter Hayward. (q. v.) (2), Dea. Charles S.*, b. March 29, 1845 ; m. Jan. 1873, Julia C. Campbell, of Putney, Vt. (3), Frank Gordon*, b. May 4, 1854. 8. Sarah^, b. Nov. 17, 1817 ; m. George Davis, (q. v.) 9. Lucinda^, b. Nov. 2, 1819 ; d. Aug. 17, 1841 ; m. Amariah Fairbanks. 10. Mary W.3, b. Aug. 20, 1821 ; d. Sept. 6, 1863 ; m. Sam'l Bowker, of Keene. 11. Cyrus% b. May 14, 1823; res. Canada. 12. Wesley^, b. May 17, 1825 ; res. Massachusetts. 13. Elbridge^, b. Aug. 13, 1827 ; m. Henrietta Reed ; res. Keene. 14. Pe^sina^ b. June 23, 1830; d. Aug. 29, 1831. GENEALOGY: POLLARD; POOR. 809 POLLARD. Jonathan^ Pollard, who m. Lois, dan. of Enos Knight (q. v.), res. for many years in the old house built by Enos Knight, across the door-yard from the house built by Dea. Aaron Knight; d. Dec. 11, 1840, aged 63. CHILDREN. 1. Mary-, ni. John Talcott Davis, (q. v.) 2. John'-, m., and d. in Exeter. 3. Louisa-, m. 1, Calvin Gray (q. v.) ; m. 2, David Wood. (q. v.) 4. Lyman-, went to western New Yorli ; m. and became a wealthy farmer. 5. Emeline-, m. Kidder, a farmer. 6. Lydia-, m. 1, Andrews; m. 2, John Talcott Davis, (q.v.) POOR. Daniel Poor, b. in 1628, was among the first settlers of Andover, Mass. 1. Stephen^, b. Feb. 13, 1771, was the son of Abraham^ and Elizabeth (Barker) Poor, and grandson of Thomas^ and Mary Poor. He was the eldest of ten children, and learned the tanner's trade in Andover (serving seven years), and came to H. in 1792 or '93, bring- ing with him £100 given him by his father. He purchased what is now known as the Foster tannery, with the land connected with it, on which he made many improvements. He m. 1, in 1795, Ruth, dau. of Jonathan Davis (q. v.), of New Ipswich, who was at that time a school teacher in H.; she d. March 27, 1812, very suddenly. He then sold his tannery and returned to Andover; m. 2, in 1814, Phebe Parker, and bought a large farm in Newport in 1817, which he carried on about six years, when he sold it and went to Antrim and bought a tannery of his brother, Frederick. His second wife d. in April, 1828; he then sold out to his son, Thomas, and went West; m. 3; d. in Cuba, K Y., March 16, 1842. Children: — 2. Stephen B.", b. Feb. 1, 1797; d. at the age of 15 years, his death being caused by the kick of a horse. He was a promising youth and a good scholar; he was deeply mourned. 3. Mary^ b. Nov. 14, 1798; d. in 1801. 4. ThomasS b. Dec. 16, 1800; m. Sept. 16, 1830, Roxanna, dau. of John and Eunice (Dane) Colby, (q. v.) He spent his childhood in H., went to Newport with his father in 1817, and in 1821 to Dan- vers, Mass., to engage in mercantile business with his uncle, Enoch. 52 810 GENEALOGY: POOR; POWERS. In 1828 he went to Antrim and bought out his father's business, and carried on an extensive business for many years as a tanner; also had a saw- and grist-mill, bought timber land, and manufactured boards, shingles, clapboards, etc. He d. July 8, 1884 ; his wife d. May 24, 1886. CHILDREN. 1. Melvin D.^, b. June 24, 1832; was a student at Hancock Literai-y and Scientific institution in 1849; res. Antrim; has been engaged in business with his father most of his life ; m. Feb. 18, 1878, Elsie J. Felch, of Heuniker. Children: (1), Lena May^, b. Dec. 22, 1878. (2), Annie Blanche^, b. Sept. 21, 1880. (3), John Franklin^, b. May 9, 1882. 2. Franklins, b. July 28, 1836 ; d. Jan. 26, 1856. 3. Luella Adelaide^, b. June 30, 1846 ; d. Jan. 30, 1847. 4. Albert Monson^, b. April 12, 1847; was graduated at a commercial col- lege in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. ; was West a short time ; came back to Antrim, where he is engaged in business with his brother; m. Dec. 29, 1874, Emma J. Smith, of Hillsboro'. 5. Franklin*, b. Dec. 25, 1802; w-ent into business in New York; m. Saraantha Randall. Children: George^ Sarah^ Abbyl 6. Oliver L.\ b. Oct. 12, 1805; m. June 5, 1832, Mary Jane Taylor, who d. Jan. 25, 1865; res. Cuba, N. Y. for years; later at Jefferson, la. Children : Frances E.^, John M.^, Mary J.^, Lawrence M.^, Mary Jane^, Julia E.^. 7. Eleazer M.", b. Oct. 21, 1807; m. in 1835, Mary Fletcher, of Lempster; was with his brother, Thomas, in Antrim about seven years, then went to Hillsboro' and carried on a tannery a few years, when he sold out and went to Cuba, N. Y. He d. in 1865. Chil- dren : Mary^ Helen\ Abby^ 8. Elizabeths b. May 28, 1810; m. June 5, 1835, Luke Worthley, of Antrim; res. a few years in Hinsdale; afterwards res. in An- dover, Mass., where he d.in 1877. Children: Phebe M.^ Daniel E.'^, Eliza P.^ Lewis T.', Abby R.^, Mark 8.', Luke W.', Franks Children by third wife : Stephen B.*, Mary*. POWERS. William Plummer^ Powers, b. April 7, 1812; m. Adaline Smith, who d.; res. a few years at place marked "A. Rockwell." GENEALOGY: POWERS; PRATT. 811 CHILDREN. 1. Cathariue M.-, b. July 8, 18:5!); d. in 184.3. 2. William Henry-, b. Nov. 16, 1841; served two years in the 13th regt. N. H. vols. ; was transferred to the 25th regt. U. S. colored troops, where he had a captain's commission ; was killed on the Nashua & Worcester railroad, March 2, 18(i8. 3. Sarah A.-, b. July 25, 1842. 7. Lizzie A.-^, b. Feb. 11, 1852. 4. Eliza A.-^, b. Jan. 24, 1844. S. George M.^ b. Aug. 11, 1854. 5. Elizabeth-^, b. May 12, 1840. 9. Ella C.-^, b. April 9, 1857. G. Mary E.^ b. Aug! 15, 1849. 10. Willis J.-, b. March 2(;, 18(50. Jonathan^ brother of William Plummer Powers, res. on the James Towns place about three years; enlisted in the 8th regt. N. H. vols, when 60 years old; d. on his way home after his discharge. EBENEZER PRATT. 1. Ebenezer^ Pratt, b. Sept. 13, 1753; d. in Alstead, Sept. 13, 1842; m. Susannah Bolton, b. Nov. 24, 1762; d. in Alstead, Nov. 24, 1849. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; was at the battle of Bunker hill, and was in the service seven years. He was an ardent patriot, and almost idolized George Washington. It has been generally supposed that Mr. and Mrs. Pratt were b. in Lancas- ter, Mass. They came to Dublin at an early period, and after a short res. there, rem. to H. They endured great hardships, living one winter in a temporary camp, and having for a fire-place a flat rock. They set- tled on land owned by Nathaniel Moore, of Peterboro', and subse- quently built a house at No. 16, and a small barn.* Mr. Pratt took care of the pasture, cultivated a few acres, and by industry and the aid of a pension they were able to secure some of the com- forts of life and lay aside a few hundred dollars. He lost his arm and became almost blind (the writer vividly remembers acting as his pilot, as he himself expressed it), and in the spring of 1842 his children persuaded them to leave their home and go to Alstead to live with them. Children, b. in Lancaster, Mass.: — 2. AbigaiP, b. Aug. 11, 1791 ; m. Ira Knight, (q. v.) 3. Nancy2, b. Aug. 27, 1794; m. Eli Washburn, (q. v.) * There is a tradition, I think unfounded, that they lived a few years on a spot un- marked, south-west of the house marked " J. P. Hills." 812 GENEALOGY: PRATT; PRENTICE. JOSEPH PRATT. Joseph^ Pratt and Lydia, his wife, res. a few years in the north part of the town, not far from the place marked " F. M. Hills," CHILDREN. 1. Sarah Gurney'^, b. Oct. 16, 1784. 2. Elizabeth-, b. Nov. 30, 178G. 3. Mary-, b. July 27, 1788. — To^on Records. REV. THEODORE C. PRATT. Rev. Theodore C.^ Pratt, b, in South Weymouth, Mass., Jan. 3, 1829, was the seventh in a direct line from Macuth Pratt, who set- tled in or near Weymouth about the middle of the Seventeenth century. He fitted for college at Worcester academy; entered Amherst college in 1853, where he remained two 3'ears. He taught school in his native town some three years, and was licensed to preach by the Suffolk North association in 1859; was ordained and installed as pastor of the Congregational church in Hampstead the same year, remaining until Jan. 1870. After a short res. at An- dover, Mass., he was acting pastor of the Congregational church in Tilton five years, H. nearly two years (res. at place marked " Mrs. A. C. Blood "), and Orfordville five years; is at present acting pastor of the Congregational church in Auburn. He was present at the church centennial, and gave an appropriate address. He m. E. Augusta Reed, of Sterling, Mass. Children : Melissa A.^, Lester C.^. Three others were b. and d. in Hampstead; two were buried in the same grave, and the other followed five days later. PRENTICE. 1, Henry 2, son of William^ and Sarah Prentice, was b. in 1763. Came from Littleton, Mass., to New Ipswich, and from thence to H. about the year 1794, where he soon became a prominent and use- ful member of the Congregational church, and an active and re- spected citizen. Among the important positions he filled was that of moderator of the annual town-meeting, to which place he was chosen twelve times. He res. at No. VI, which he fitted up for a dwelling-house and also for a fulling-mill. (See p. 82.) He m. 1, • , who lived but a short time ; m. 2, Mary Reed, of Littleton, genealogy: prentice. 813 Mass.; m. 3, Oct. 1, 1805, Hannah Johnson, of Andover, Mass., who d. in Jasper, N. Y., in Oct. 1844, at the age of 70. Mr. Prentice learned the trade of a clothier of his brother, Nathaniel, and carried on the business while he remained in H., and to a certain extent after he rem. to New York, but gave most of his attention at the latter place to farming. In 1823, together with his eldest son, Jon- athan Reed, he made a journey on foot to western New York, five hundred miles off, and after selecting their future home in Steuben county, they returned. The next spring Jonathan Reed and Wil- liam Henry went back to what was to be their new home with a horse and wagon, and began to clear the land and get ready for the rest of the family; in the spring of 1825 Jonathan Reed returned to H. again, reported what they had done, and the family started for what was then that far-off wilderness, "Jonathan Reed leading the way Avith a two-horse wagon, accompanied by the five girls, the father and mother following with a one-horse wagon." They took their household goods. One dau. was so frail they were anxious for her, fearing consumption; but the journey restored her, and she lived to a good old age. They settled in the town of Jasper, where several other families from H. also settled, and where Mr. Prentice d. in Feb. 1835. None of the sons or daughters were m. at the time they went to New York, and one of them writes, "We were the wonder of the time." Most, if not all, of them became members of the Presbyterian church, and the two sons were deacons of that church. Children, all but one b. in H., four by first wife, three by second wife: — 2. Mary'^ (Polly on records), b. in New Ipswich, July 27, 1792; m. in 1831, Judge L. Hammond, of Hammondsport, N. Y. Both d. 3. Dea. Jonathan Reed^ b. Sept. 18, 1795; m. Sept. 1828, Maria J. Clark, of Bath, N. Y., who d. Jan. 6, 1863. He learned the trade of a clothier, but gave most of his attention to farming; res. Jas- per, N. Y. He was "a man of exalted views, yet of modest aspirations ; careful in all things, yet unambitious of worldly fame, honors, or wealth; faithful in all his duties, yet satisfied with re- sults; dignified in the strictest sense, and yet with such a condescen- sion and affability of manner as to win even the most diffident to familiarity and confidence." He d. in Jasper, Feb. 23, 1880. CHILDREN, 1. Henry Clark*, b. July 12, 1829; m. ; one dau. 2. Mary E.*. 3. William Keed*, res. Alfred Center, N. Y. ; m. ; d. ; one son. 814 genealogy: PKENTICE; PRESCOTT; PRESTON. 4. Dea. William Henry^ b. Jane 7, 1798; a farmer; res. Jas- per; m. in 1829, Mrs. Pamelia Whittemore, of H. Both d, . Chil- dren: John Henry^ Francis^ (d. in the Civil war), Judson^ Louisa^, Elizabeth", Martha". 5. Sarah^, m. in 1834, Dea. Jacob Manning. Both d. Child: Emily Prentice". 6. Hannah Asenath^ m. Aug. 29, 1830, Earl Stone, of Ashby, Mass.; a mason; res, Jasper. To Mrs. Stone we are indebted for valuable information concerning the Prentice family. Children: Prentice B.", Adelaide Irena", Lydia Christiana". 7. Lucy Emilys. 8. Lydia^, m. B. Franklin Hadley, of Lyndeboro'. Children: Hannah E.", Johnson M.", Jennison B.", Asenath S.", Henry I.", Hubert A.", Emily P.", Franklin A.", Oliver N.", Alfred E.", Abbie S.". PRESCOTT. Jacob^ Prescott was b. Feb. 28, 1783; m. Bathsheba Dadman, who was b. Dec. 20, 1782; were res. of Westford, Mass. Came to H. in 1825, where they res. five years on north place, marked " L. Eaton" ; rem. to West Dummerston, Vt., where he d., July 5, 1876; his wife d. in same place, Oct. 10, 1867. CHILDREN, ALL BORN IN WESTFORD. 1. Nathan2, b. Aug. 21, 1807; d. Oct. 5, 1810. 2. Edee^, b. June 21, 1809; res. on homestead iu AVest Dummerston. 3. Joseph-, b. Nov. 1, 1811; m. Perces Thompson. Children: Charles^, Mary Jane^. 4. Osman2, t). June 5, 1816; d. in Guilford, Vt., Aug. 22, 1869; m. 1, Lucy Thomas ; m. 2, Eliza Johnson. One child by first wife : Osman^. 5. Atiierton'-, b. July 1, 1822; m. Emily Hoskins; res. West Dummerston. PRESTON. 1, Abner^ Pi-eston, a Revolutionary soldier, was the first settler at No. 20. He came to H. as early as 1786. His wife's name was Zeriah. Children, all b. in H. : — 2, Samuel-, b. March 18, 1787; d. May 21, 1845; m. Rebecca Cobb, who was b. March 30, 1787; d. Feb. 21, 1863; settled in H.; rem. to New York state about the year 1814. GENEALOGY: PRESTON; PRIEST. 815 CHILDREN. 1. William P.^, b. probably in H., Aug. 18, 1813 ; res. Webster, N. Y 2. Kebecca3, b. July 13, 1815. 3. SamueP, b. Jan. 29, 1818. 5. Sabrina", b. April 17, 1824. 4. Irenes, b. Dec. 30, 1820. 6. Marvin^, b. Jan. 3, 1827. 3. Charles'-, d. May 3, 1793, aged 4 years 6 months. 4. Betsey-, b. June 2, 1791. 5. Lydia-, b. Oct. 10, 1793. 6. Ruth^ b. Oct. 2, 1795. PRIEST. At the beginning of the Revolutionary war Asa^ Priest was liv- ing in Leominster, Mass. He had three sons, all of whom served in the army. 1, Levi- (Asa^), b. Dec. 1761, was probably the youngest son. He enlisted in the army at the early age of 14 years, and served until the close of the war. As sixteen years was the age required, Levi had his comrade answer for him when brought before the mus- tering officer. The deception was not noticed, as probably they were not very particular at that time, so great was the demand for soldiers. He bore his full share of the hardships incident to a sol- dier's life.* On one occasion hunger drove him almost to despair; so much so that, discovering a bone in the yard where cattle were kept, he cleaned it and made a soup from it. Many times in his after life he said that this was the sweetest morsel he ever tasted. Lying down one night in his blanket on a rise of ground, he awoke to find himself surrounded with water. Many other incidents of a like nature might be recorded. At the close of the war he m. Mary Brooks, of Sterling, Mass., who was b. March 3, 1764, and emigrated to H. They settled on what has since been known as the Daniel Priest farm, marked " G. Barney." Mary Priest did not forget her * Mr. Priest, describing the shirts he had to wear at that time, said : " The warp was grapevine, and the fUling ovenwood." 816 GENEALOGY: PRIEST. early home — she frequently visited it, making the journey of forty miles through the unbroken forest on horseback and carrying a child in her arms. They were among the first of the early settlers to plant an orchard, bringing the seeds and scions from their homes in Mas- sachusetts. In addition to the work incident to clearing the land, building a log-cabin, etc., Mr. Priest was engaged to a certain extent in the manufacture of bricks. He d. Dec. 23, 1828. His death was occasioned by a fall from the high beams in his barn, the planks hav- ing been removed without his knowledge. His wife d. Oct. 25, 1848. Children : — 2. Lucy^ b. Dec. 2, 1784 ; m. Dr. John Boutelle. (q. v.) 3. Levi^ [16], b. Jan. 2, 1787. 4. Mary Brooks^ [19], b. March 3, 1789. 5. Jabez B.^ [25], b. Sept. 22, 1790. 6. DanieP [28], b. March 14, 1792. 7. Joseph K.3 [34], b. Oct. 11, 1793. 8. Benjamin^ [35], b. Feb. 16, 1796. 9. An infant^, b. in 1797. 10. Betsey^ [40], b. July 26, 1798. 11. Eunice^ b. in 1800; d. when 16 months old. 13. Eunice M.^ [46], b. Dec. 18, 1802. 13. Jonathan^ [47], b. Sept. 5, 1804. 14. George Washington^ [53], b. July 19, 1806. 15. Rhoda Evaline^ [58], b. March 19, 1808. 16. Levi^ [3] (Levi^, Asa^), b. Jan. 2, 1787; m. March 13, 1816, Mary Fisk, of Dublin, who was b. March 29, 1796; res. place marked "A. Copeland "; he d.* Nov. 7, 1839 ; she d. April 28, 1875. Children : 17. Olivia B.\ b. Aug. 24, 1817; m. Oct. 4, 1838, Charles Saw- yer, (q. v.) 18. Phedora W.^ b. July 16, 1821; m. Nov. 1, 1846, Jason B. Blanchard, of New Ipswich, who was b. Oct. 2, 1824. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Ella^ b. Oct. 10, 1846 ; m. James L. Hill (q. v.), of H. 2. George Clifton^ b. May 28, 1849 ; d. Sept. 2, 1851. 3. Eva P.», b. Jan. 29, 1851; m. Albert Mason, (q. v.) 19. Mary Brooks^ [4] (Levi^, Asa^), b. March 3, 1789; d. April 27, 1863; ra. Feb. 29, 1820, Parker Fisk, of Dublin, who was b. Feb. 14, 1793, and d. Oct. 8, 1866; res. Dublin. Children : — * He was killed while blasting rocks. GENEALOGY : PRIEST. 817 20. A son^ and a dau.^, d. in infancy. 21. Eunice Priest^ b. Feb. 18, 182-2; m. Oct. 6, 1870, Rev. Daniel McClenning; d. May 22, 1879. 32. Levi WliitonS* b. April 29, 1825; d. May 27, 1887 ; m. Feb. 26, 1857, Sarah J. White, of Peterboro', who was b. Aug. 16, 1824, and d, Oct. 7, 1885 ; res. in Dublin. CHILDREN. 1. Frank Parker^, b. May 31, ISoS; m. May 6, 1882, Hannah ^i. Spoftbrd, of Peterboro'. Child: Charles Parker'\ b. Oct. 25, 1883. 2. Fannie White^, b. May 27, 1862; d. Nov. 21, 1881. 33. Mary Eveline^ b. April 15, 1830; d. Oct. 13, 1874. 34. Asa Parker^ b. Dec. 23, 1832; d. Feb. 28, 1833. 35. Dr. Jabez B.^ [5] (Levi-, Asa^), b. Sept. 22, 1790; m. April 4, 1820, Fanny, dau. of John Moor, who was b. Oct. 15, 1789; he d. Aug. 17, 1826, and she ni. 2, Samuel Holmes, of Peterboro', and d. Jan. 6, 1875. Doctor Priest was a successful physician in Peter- boro', beginning his practice there in 1816 and continuing till his early death, caused by epidemic dysentery. Children : — 36. Charles B.^ b. Jan. 25, 1821; d. Aug. 29, 1826. 37. John M.^ b. April 26, 1825 ; d. Aug. 22, 1826. 38. DanieP [6] (Levi-, Asa^), b. March 14, 1792; m. 1, Oct. 12, 1816, Nancy Andrews, who d. Sept. 26, 1832, aged 35 years and 6 months ; m. 2, Feb. 28, 1833, Mehitable Howard, who was b. June, 1796. He d. Dec. 11, 1860; res. on the homestead. Children: — 39. John B.S b. Dec. 17, 1817; m. Harriet F. Knight. He was a painter; res. Lowell, Mass.; d. May 3, 1845; she d. May, 1848. CHILD. 1. George Henrys d. March 11, 1863. 30. Howard E.\ b. May IB, 1821 ; ra. May 29, 1853, Wealthy H. Worden; a machinist; res. Nashua. 31. Joseph K.\ b. Sept. 17, 1824; m. April 24, 1850, Lucinda A. Davis ; a machinist ; res. Nashua. CHILD. 1. Dr. Fred K.s, b. Oct. 12, 1860. 33. Isaac A.*, b. Sept. 24, 1829; was a teacher of writing for * We are iudebted to him for the record of the Priest family. 818 GENEALOGY: PRIEST. five or six years ; subsequently he gave his attention to music. He enlisted in the 91st regt. N. Y. infantiy as chief musician, where he served during the war. After the close of the war he accepted a similar position in the regular array, joining the 25th infantry. The regiment was stationed at Fort Clark, Tex., where he d. of chronic dysentery, Aug. 8, 1870. 33. Rebecca^ b. Sept. 24, 1829; m. David L. Wood. (q. v.) 34. Joseph K.3 [7] (Levi-, Asa^), b. Oct. 10, 1793; d. unm, Jan. 6, 1827; a machinist. 35. Benjamin" [8] (Levi^ Asa^), b. Feb. 16, 1796 ; m. Sept. 22, 1824, Nancy Cooledge, of Hillsboro', who was b. June 3, 1803, and d. Feb. 20, 1875 ; he d. Aug. 26, 1879. He was for many years postmaster at Hillsboro' Center. Children : — 36. Nancy Elizabeth^ b. Aug. 24, 1826; m. Sept. 18, 1851, Ed- ward S. Morris; res. Biddeford, Me. CHILDREN. 1. Lizzie Estelle^, b. Aug. 5, 1852. 4. Arthur Edward^, b. May 28, 1860. 2.* Belle Priest^ b. March 31, 1854. 5. Bessie Elder^, b. Aug. 10, 1864. 3. Emily Bailey% b. Aug. 5, 1858. 6. Annie Evelyn^, b. Jan. 1, 1866. 37. Dr. George Arthur*, b. Dec. 24, 1828; d. in 188- ; res. Manchestei", Mass., where he was a successful physician. 38. Charles Adams^ b. May 3, 1832 ; m. Emily Bailey, of Brook- line, Dec. 12, 1855; res. Fitchburg, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Lizzie AdeleS b. Dec. 12, 1858. 2. George Herberts, b. Sept. 24, 1865. 39. Arabella CooledgeS b. Aug. 3, 1834; d. Oct. 16, 1879. 40. Betsey" [10] (Levi^ Asa^), b. July 26, 1798; m. June 8, 1821, Amos Townsend, of Dublin. He d. June 12, 1849; she d. Jan. 25,1854; res. Dublin. Children: — 41. MaryAnn^ b. Aug. 12, 1822; m. Feb. 3, 1857, David L. Wood (q. v.), of H.; d. Oct. 26, 1857. 42. LucyS b. July 10, 1824; d. Sept. 10, 1826. 43. Jabez B. P.*, b. June 4, 1826; m. 1, June 29, 1854, Sarah Wadleigh, of Sutton; she d. June 17, 1857; m. 2, Fannie M. Baker, of Keene; she d. Nov. 25, 1881; he d. April 5, 1887. CHILD, 1. Sarah F.^, b. Jan. 8, 1856. genealogy: priest. 819 44. Charles M.\ b. Sept. 10, 1828; m. Dec. 23, 1860, Charlotte M. Gatesj of Peterboro'; present res., Dublin. CHILI). 1. John G.5, b. Dec. 19, 18G4. 45. L. Elizabeths b. Feb. 6, 1833; ra. March 16, 1854, Henry J. Farwell, of Harrisville; d. Feb. 3, 1855. CHILD. 1. Lizzie 1.5, b. Jan. 25, 1855; d. Oct. 2, 18G3. 46. Eunice M.^ [12] (Levi-, Asa^), b. Dec. 18, 1802; m. David Cummings. (q. v.) 47. Jonathan^ [13] (Levi", Asa^), b. Sept. 5, 1804; m. Nov. 11, 1827, Mary S., dau. of Capt. Simon Emery, of Biddeford, Me. He d. June 23, 1849. She was b. April 30, 1807; d. April 19, 1872. He was a manufacturer; res. Biddeford. Children : — 48. Mary Olivia^ b. Sept. 23, 1828 ; m. Frederick Robie, m. d., at the present time (1886) governor of Maine. Hon. Frederick Robie graduated from Bowdoin college in 1841, and subsequently graduated from the Jefferson Medical college in Philadelphia; was engaged in the active practice of his profession until the outbreak of the war in 1861. He was appointed a paymaster by President Lincoln ; served until the close of the war, and was brevetted lieu- tenant-colonel for meritorious service. He was elected to the state house of representatives seven times; was speaker in 1872 and again in 1876; was a member of the councD under Governor Washburn, and chairman of the council during Governors Davis' and Plaisted's administrations. Through his influence the normal school at Gor- ham was established. In 1878 he was one of the commissioners to the Paris exhibition. In Sept. 1884, he was elected governor of the state. He is also interested in agriculture, having been master of the state grange, an organization comprising more than ten thou- sand members; res. Gorham, Me. CHILDREN. 1. Harriot^, b. in Biddeford, Me., Sept. 3, 1848; m. June 2, 1875, Clark H. Barker, of Hiram, Me. Mr. Barker is a lineal descendant of Gov- ernor Bradford, John Alden, Miles Standish, and other worthies of Plymouth, Mass. His mother was a niece of General Wadsworth of Revolutionary fame. He has spent a large portion of his life in Soutli America, but has res. for the past few years in Portland, Me., being engaged in the flour and grain business. In 1884 he was 820 GENEALOGY: PRIEST. appointed postmaster of Portland. Children: (1), Olivia Robie®, b. Nov. 5, 1877. (2), Benjamins, b. Feb. 20, 1879. 2. Mary Fredonia^, b. in Biddeford, Me., March 2, 1851. 3. Eliza^, b. in Waldoboro', Me., Jan. 6, 1856; d. in Gorham, Me., Sept. 3, 1863. 4. William Pitt Fessenden^, b. in Dorchester, Mass., Nov. 5, 1863. 49. Lydia SophiaS b. March 26, 1830; m. Feb. 11, 1855, Hon. Charles A. Shaw, of Alfred, Me., who was b. Nov. 5, 1831; he is a broker ; res. Boston, Mass. CHILD. 1. Otis M.5, b. Dec. 7, 1856. 50. Simon ClintonS b. March 30, 1832; d. July 14, 1834. 51. Lucy Ann\ b. April 30, 1837; d. Jan. 1867. 53. Frances Ellen^ b. Aug. 20, 1848; in. Dec. 23, 1879, Charles T. W. Smith. CHILD. 1. Mary M.^, b. Feb. 20, 1881. 53. George Washington^ [14] (Levi-, Asa^), b. July 19, 1806; a painter; res. Lowell, Mass.; d. Feb. 1852; m. 1, 1830, Fanny, dau. of Lieut. John and Emma Brooks, who was b. Aug. 9, 1808; d. Jan. 16, 1832; m. 2, Dec. 24, 1834, Rebekah, dau. of Abijah and L-ene (Badger) Hutchinson, of Danvers, Mass.; she d. at Lowell, May 6, 1846; m. 3, Aug. 1847, Mrs. Mary S. (Howard) Smith. Children;— 54. A son^ d. in infancy. 55. George Forrester^ b. June 8, 1838. 56. Rebekah Frances*, b. March 29, 1843; m. Dec. 17, 1873, Charles A. Fletcher, of Middleton, Mass. 57. Frederic H.^ b. March 30, 1849. 58. Rhoda Eveline^ [15] (Levi^ Asa^), b. March 19, 1808; m. 1, Dec. 26, 1850, Zachariah Robbins, of Hillsboro'; he d. Feb. 6, 1856, aged 71; m. 2, Feb. 4, 1861, Arami Smith, of Hillsboro', who was b. Aug. 17, 1800.* LEVI E. PRIEST. Levi E.'^,son of Levi^ Priest, was b. in Nelson, Dec. 1813 ; m. Harriet, dau. of Capt. Francis Eveleth. (q. v.) Came to H. about the * Asa Priest res. in town several years. It is possible that he was the father of Levi. GENEALOGY : PRIEST; PRINCE; PUTNAM. 821 year 1848; res. at place marked "Mrs. Priest," in village, about eight vears; rem. to Nelson, and from there to Harrisville, where he built the Nubanusit house, and d. at the age of 64 years; his wife d. in Marlboro', Aug) 6, 1885. CHILDREN. 1. Eugeuia'', b. in Nelson ; d. in Harrisville. 2. Josephine^, b. in H. ; m. Henry Metcalf, of Harrisville; she d. there. One dau.*, who res. with her father in Marlboro'. PRINCE. Brackenbury Prince came to H., from Beverly, Mass., dur- ing the war of 1812; res. at place marked " C. L. Robbe." He d. after a res. of a little over a year in H., May 1, 1814, aged 27. His sister, Mrs. Phebe, wife of Jacob Cross, who came to H. to res. with his widow, d. Dec. 6, 1815, aged 31. Both are buried in Pine Ridge cemetery. PUTNAM. John^ Putnam and Priscilla, his 'wife, with their three sons, Thomas^, Nathaniel-, and John-, came from Buckinghamshire, Eng., in 1634, to Salem village (now Danvers), Mass. The place they selected for their home is now known by the name of Oak Knoll, the home of the poet, Whittier. Nathaniel- (John^) was b. in England in 1621; d. in 1700; m. in 1651, Elizabeth Hutchinson. Seven children, of whom the sixth was Benjamin^ (Nathaniel-, John^), b. in 1664; m. Aug. 25, 1685, Elizabeth Putnam, the dau. of his uncle, Thomas. Eight children, of whom the eldest, — Nathaniel* (Benjamin'^, Nathaniel-, John^), m. June, 1709, Hannah Roberts. Eight children, of whom the eldest was Jacob^ (Nathaniel*, Benjamin^, NathanieP, John^), m. Hannah Harriman (perhaps m. 2, Susannah Styles); rem. to Wilton in 1739; was one of the first settlers of that town. Eleven children, of whom the fifth was 822 genealogy: putnam. CrJ>tf^(^U^n^m^ 1. Joseph^ (Jacob^ Nathaniel*, Benjamin^ Nathaniel-, John^), was b. in Wilton, July 28, 1744; m. in the spring of 1763, Miriam Hamblett, of Wilton, who was b. in 1745. They res. in Wilton until about the year 1770, when they rem. to that part of Temple which had been taken from Wilton. In 1770 he built a grist-mill on a small stream then called Putnam's brook, which was probably the second grain mill in Temple. On the fourteenth day of October, 1782, he bought of Archelaus Putnam, Jr., a lot of land at the falls of the Contoocook river in Society Land. This land included all the water-power at the falls on the east side of the river, where the village of Bennington has since been built. It was then a rough place, heavily timbered, a large part of the timber being pine, and none of it cleared. He immediately began to clear a place for a home, and moved his family in the fall or winter of 1782-3. He selected for the site of his house the elevated ground where the Bennington hotel now stands. He built the first bridge across the river, just below where the Goodell cutlery works now stand. In the spring of 1783, having made preparations the previous winter, he erected a saw- and grist-mill just below the bridge. These mills were completed and ready for business in 1783, or early in 1784, and were at the time the only mills for grinding and sawing for a con- siderable extent of territory, including a part of H. and Greenfield, and have never been entirely taken down. Nov. 16, 1789, he bought of David Cross, Jacob Hadley, David Barker, Peter Putnam, and Seth Hadley, for £58, 4s., 7c?., lawful money, a tract of land containing one hundred seven and one-half acres. This land, together with that he had purchased previously, gave him the title to the entire water-power at the falls, and in- cluded nearly all the land on which the village of Bennington now stands. The old house he built was a one-story frame building, and has been removed across the street, remodeled, and is now occupied by Abraham Burtt as a dwelling. The old broad-axe with which the timber was hewed for the build- ing, and the old grindstone on which the tools were sharpened, are GENEALOGY: PUTNAM. 823 now in tlie possession of A. F. Putnam, Esq., of Marshfield, Vt. He also owns a brass clock, for which his grandfather paid forty silver dollars, and which, after running over a hundred years, keeps as good time as ever. Mr. Putnam lived in Society Land and H. (see p. 117) until 1804, when he rem. to Alstead, and from there to Marshfield, Vt., in April, 1820, where he d., Nov. 17, 1826; his wife d. in Marshfield, Feb. 12, 1836. Mr. Putnam " was above the medium height, compactly and firmly built, broad-shouldered, and of an iron constitution, and capable of great endurance. He was temperate in his habits, and honest in all his dealings with his fellow-men. ... He was strongly at- tached to his family and friends, and when he once formed an opinion, he never changed it, but for the best of reasons. He adhered to the old style of dress, and was slow to adopt any of the new fashions. He was a firm believer in the Christian religion, and lived an exemplary life." Children : — 2, Joseph", b. in Wilton, Dec. 6, 1763 ; m. 1, Nov. 28, 1787, Re- becca Barton, of Wilton; m. 2, Dec. 7, 1831, Nancy Hartshorn; res. in Society Land and H. (at place marked "A. Burtt"), and perhaps in Antrim ; rem. to Amherst in 1810, where he d. Feb. 6, 1861. CHILDREN. 1. Permelia^ (Permeley ou records), b. iu Society Land, Oct. 10, 1788; m. Hugh Brown; res. Andover, Vt., Manchester, Stoddard, and Am- herst; she d. in Amherst, Jan. 9, 1871. 2. Joseph*^, b. in Society Land, Jan. 4, 1790; m. Lucy Eumrill, of Milford. 3. Rebecca*, b. in H., Sept. 3, 1791; d. Dec. IG, 1849; m. Nov. 29, 1837, Eleazer Rhoads, of Amlierst. 4. John^ b. in H., May 7, 1794; m. 1, March 30, 1817, Sabrina Wiley; m. 2, Mary Frye ; d. in Lawrence, Mass. 5. Sally^ b. in H., Oct. 15, 1795 ; m. 1, Dec. 27, 1817, Joseph Barnes, of Merrimack; m. 2, Oliver Barrett, of Wilton. 6. James*, b. June 19, 1797 ; m. in 1817, Betsey Saltmarsh, of Goffstown, "witli whom he lived over fifty years, celebrating their golden wedding, with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to the number of nearly one hundred." He was a blacksmith, and carried on business in Goffstown Center from the time he was m. until 1840, when he rem. to Hooksett and continued to work at his trade and at farming until 1871, when he sold out and rem. to Man- chester to res. with his son, Sylvanus B., where he d. March 16, 1874. "He was an honest Christian man, believing in and practis- ing the golden rule." His wife continued to live with her son, and 824 GENEALOGY : PUTNAM. d. Aug. 3, 1883, at the age of 83 years, 3 months, 5 days. Children : (1), Joseph A.9, of Brighton, Mass. (2), Alonzo S.^, of Manches- ter. (3), Mary J." (Denison), of Suncooli. (4), James F.'', of Manchester. (5), Sylvanus B.^, b. Feb. 1, 1835; was a member of Co. D, 10th regt. N. H. vols., and lost his right arm at the battle of Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864. After the close of the war he was for many years employed by the Amoskeag Mfg. Co., and in 1881 he was elected city treasurer of Manchester, which oflSce he held at least five years. He m. in 1857, Helen M. Eastman, of Hook- sett. Four children. 7. MaryS, b. Oct. 6, 1799; d. March 30, 1879; m. Nov. 1825, Hiram D. Stearns, of Amherst. 8. Jacobs, d. Sept. 16, 1824. 3. Miriam^ b. in Wilton in 1765; d. March 20, 1777. 4. JoeF, b. in Wilton, Jan. 19, 1768 ; d. Jan. 21, 1769. 5. Gideon^ b. in Wilton, March 26, 1769; d. June 8, 1769. 6. Hannah', b. in Temple, May 18, 1770; ra. Thomas Boyn- ton. (q. V.) 7. Sarah^ b. in Temple, March 17, 1773; m. Feb. 28, 1799, John Spaulding. (q. v.) 8. Mehitable^, b. in Temple, April 4, 1775. 9. Gideon", b. in Temple, May 26, 1777; m. Sept. 19, 1798, Sarah Barnes, who was b. in Litchfield, Sept. 28, 1780. They res. a short time in Litchfield; came back to H. in 1800; rem. to Alstead in 1805, where he carried on the business of making spinning-wheels, chairs, tables, farming tools, etc. ; rem. to Nottingham West in 1811, and about four years later to Dunstable (now Nashua), where he owned and carried on a farm. He had a great deal of mechanical ingenuity, and gave much attention to the study and practice of music. He made a bass viol and also a violin, upon which he used to play tunes of his own composition. He also was of a literary turn of mind, and with better advantages, would have made his mark in literature. About the year 1825 he wrote and published a small book, entitled "A Budget of Knick-Knacks." He d. at Nashua, July 9, 1854; his wife d. Oct. 14, 1864. CHILDREN. 1. Miless, b. in Litchfield, Oct. 6, 1799. 2. Gideons, b. in H., Jan. 20, 1801; m. June, 1822, Sarah Eice. He res. in various towns in Massachusetts, engaged in farming until 1839, when he rem. from Wayland, Mass., to Nashua, where he was em- ployed by the Nashua Mfg. Co. some nine years, when he lost the GENEALOGY: PUTNAM. 825 sight of one eye by the premature explosion of a blast in a stoue quarry. From 1849 to 185-2 he was employed by the Jackson Co. in Nashua, and in 1854 rem. with his wife and four children to Fremont, Benton county, la. In 18(55 he sold his farm to his sou, George, and made himself a home in Felix, Warren county, la., taking up wild land and subduing an unbroken prairie. He d. in the fall of 1878 ; his wife d. some six months earlier. Children : (1 ) , Nancy Rice^, b. March, 1823. (2), Barnes Bigelow", b. Oct. 1, 1825. C3), Mary Elizabeths, b. Oct. 5, 1827. (4), George Gideon'', b. March, 1830. (5), Sarah Martha«, b. June, 1832. (G), Caroline Pamelia«, b. Jan. 1835. (7), Charles Edward«, b. July, 1839. (8), Clara Margaret^, b. in 1842. (9), William Spinner^, b. in 1844. 3. Sukeys, b. in H., Jan. 18, 1802; d. Jan. 25, 1804. 4. Hannahs b. in H., March 24, 1803. 5. BarnesS b. in H., Dec. 31, 1804. In early life he worked several years as a cooper. With the exception of six years, from 1848 to 1854, spent in Cambridge, Mass., in the beef-packing business, he was employed in the cotton factories in Nashua until the breaking out of the war in 1801. In Feb. 1862, he went to California. Return- ing in Oct. 1865, he purchased a farm in Nashua, about four miles from the city, on which he continues to x-es. At the age of 80 years he was "hale and hearty," and able to do as much work as many younger men. 0. Sally% b. in Alstead, Aug. 3, 1806. 7. Lucinda^ b. in Alstead, March 11, 1808; d. Nov. 6, 1808. 8. Aliens b. in Alstead, Aug. 3, 1809. 9. LukeS, b. in Nottingham West, May 28, 1812. 10. Wards, b. in Dunstable, Mass., Nov. 5, 1815. 11. Marks b. in Dunstable, Mass., Dec. 10, 1818; d. Jan. 20, 1882. 12. Johns b. in Dunstable, Mass., Aug. 4, 1820. 13. Bennetts b. in Dunstable, Mass., May 3,|1822. 1 0. Susannahs b. iu Temple in 1779. 11. MfiryS b. in Temple in 1781. 13. Jacobs b. in Society Land, March 18, 1784; ra. April 28, 1803, Lucy,* dau. of Joseph Barnes, of Litchfield, who was b. in 1783. He worked with his father in the mills and on the farm until he was sixteen years of age,Eand then went to learn the trade of making spinning-wheels of John Ramsey, of G-^eenfield. He res. * The mother of Lucy Barnes was a sister of Joseph and James Hills, of II. 53 826 genealogy: putnam. with his father after his marriage some two years, when he rem, to Nottingham West, where he worked as a carpenter and on a farm. In 1809 he rem. to Alstead and built a shop, and manufactured linen and woolen spinning-wheels, at that time articles of necessity in almost every house. This trade continued to be good until about 1820, when it began to decline. In April, 1820, he sold his farm in Alstead, and rem, to Marshfield, Vt., where he had purchased a farm of two hundred and twenty acres, situated in the beautiful valley of the Winooski river. In 1837 he built a large and com- modious house, which he opened as a hotel in 1838. Being situated on t\\€ main thoroughfare between Montpelier and St. Johnsbury, he carried on a prosperous business until the opening of the Central & Passumpsic railroad in 1849, which diverted the travel, and he gave up the hotel business. While a res. of Alstead he was a member of an artillery company, and served as captain of the company two years. He was appointed justice of the peace in 1830, and held the office continuously for about thirty years, and for the most of that time was trial justice. He was also frequently chosen as an arbitrator, to decide upon mat- ters not carried to the courts. He held the office of town clerk and treasurer some twenty years. He also held various other town offices, the duties of which he discharged with the strictest fidelity. "In all the relations of life he endeavored to deal justly and hon- estly with every one. He was greatly attached to his family and friends, and to the town which he adopted as his home, and nothing could induce him to leave it while he lived ; and it was his request to be buried on the farm where he lived for the last thirty-six years of his life." He d. April 30, 1856; his wife d. Oct. 12, 1864. CHILDREN. 1. Roxanua^, b. in H., March 27, 1S04. She taught the district school in Marshfield, Vt., several terms; m. 1, Sept. 1829, Loammi Sprague, of Hudson, where they res. uutil 1835, when they rem. to Marsh- field, Vt., where Mr. Sprague d. April 17, 1843 ; m. 2, Oct. 1858, Guy C. Taplin, of Corinth, Vt., who d. in 1865. After his death she res. in Marshfield and Peacham, Vt., where she d. April 21, 1883. She had been a wortliy member of the Methodist church for nearly sixty years. Children: (1), Alonzo F.^, b. in Hudson, Feb. 14, 1831 ; d. in Cabot, Vt., Nov. 7, 1883. He had been a successful merchant in Cabot for thirty-two years. (2), Melissa^, m. F. S. Ford, of Peacham, Vt. 2. Thomas Boyuton^ b. in Nottingham West, Feb. 2, 1806 ; d. in Marsh- 4 ^ij uZ^yvM^-pp^^ ViM,\^ "t*. V. VVV^V, ;ht, svvoet flower, transplanted to bloom in the garden beyond," Nov. 19, 1874. 36. Mary Foster^ b. in H., Jan. 26, 1817; m. 1, Sept. 21, 1836, Carlton Wadsworth, of Ilenniker, who was b. Aug. 25, 1809; res. in Henniker until near the close of his life; d. in Norwich, Yt., Oct. 4, 1868; m. 2, Oct. 26, 1870, G. W. Cogswell; res. Henniker. CHILDREN. 1. Edward Carlton*, b. July 4, 1838; ra. March 15, 1860, Harriet Newell Dodge; present res., Grinnell, la. Children: (1), William Hutcliin- son^, b. March 13, 1863; m. Jan. 14, 1885. (2), Edwin Arthur^ b. May 8, 1865. (3), Mabel Lavinia^, b. Feb. 19, 1876. 2. William Hutchinson*, b. Jan. 14, 1840; was a member of Co. D, 11th regt. N. H. vols.; d. at Falmouth, Va., Jan. 12, 1863. 3. Mary AureliaS b. Oct. 9, 1841; d. Aug. 28, 1867; m. Charles F. Gove, of Deeriug. 4. Maria L *, b. Sept. 6, 1846; ra. Dec. 8, 1863, Worcester Felch; res. Man- chester, 37. Aurelia Maria^ b. in Unadilla Center, N. Y., Jan. 20, 1819 ; d. at her father's home in Sanford, N. Y., Feb. 15, 1852. She was graduated at the female seminary under the charge of Emma Wil- lard, at Troy, N. Y., and took the first rank as teacher in music, French, drawing, painting, botany, etc. She was for ten years head of Barlywood Female seminary in Winchester, Va. 38. ' Fanny Woodbury^ b. in Unadilla, N.Y., April 21, 1821. At an early age she went to H. with Mr. Whitcomb, with whom she res. several years. Returning to New York, she taught school several terms, and m. Feb. 28, 1842, Richard Blare (?), of Gilbertsville, N. Y.; an extensive farmer; res. near Rochdale, N. Y. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah Elizabeth*, b. March 4, 1844; m. Sept. 29, 1869, Mervin Odell. Child : Mervin5, b. Dec. 5, 1873. 2. Mary Aurelia*, b. March 9, 1845; d. Jan. 31, 1882; m. Jan. 1, 1869, Emery J. Hyer, who was b. March, 1845. Childreu : (1), NellieS, b. Sept. 1, 1871. (2), Ethel Virginia^, b. Dec. 5, 1880; d. Jan. 20, 1881. 3. William Eugene*, b. July 30, 1847; m. Dec. 10, 1877, Harriet CuUen. Children: {I), James Paul^, b. Jan. 8, 1878. (2), Sarah Elizabeth^, b. Dec. 6, 1880. 4. Baxter Russell*, b. Feb. 12, 1849: m. Jan. 8, 1879, Ernestine Merethew. Child : Myrtles, b. Aug. 5, 1883. 5. James Richard*, b. Feb. 14, 1851; d. Jan. 19, 1875. '852 GENEALOGY : RUSSELL. 39. George Washington^, b. in TJnadilla, N. Y., April 22, 1823 ; m. Sept. 14, 1843, Caroline Maria Austin, of Sanford, N. Y., who was b. April 13, 1823; res. several years in Woodstock, 111.; was an agent for the sale of McCormick's reaper and mower, until he con- structed a reaper and mower after a pattern of his own invention ; later, with his sons, he rem. to Hamburg, Neb. CHILDREN. 1. Helen AureliaS b. Oct. 18, 1845; m. March 23, 1879, Solomou Crawford Brown; res. Comanche, la. 2. Charles H.*, b. Aug. 13, 1848 ; ra. March 3, 1870, Jennie Catharine Given ; res. several years in Woodstock, 111. ; present res., Nebraska. Chil- dren: (1), Estell Mays, b. Feb. 11, 1871; d. Jan. 1, 1885. (2), Cora Onetas, b. Sept. 14, 1873. (3), Eva Belief d. Jan. 15, 1885. 3. David Austin^ b. Nov. 17, 1850; res. Hinsdale, 111.; m. May 12, 1871. Mary Kemp. Children: (1), Edith May^, b. Feb. 26, 1875. (2), George Wellington^, b. July 12, 1878. (3), Willie Austin^, b. Aug. 14, 1881. (4), Adelbert^, b. Aug. 15, 1883. 4. Clara Bella*, b. Feb. 9, 1854; m. Oct. 5, 1875, Wilbur Fisk Calender; res. Fort Morgan, Col. Children: (1), Franklin Wilbur^, b. Aug. 20, 1878. (2), Myrtle Belief b. Jan. 7, 1881. 5. Eva Odell*, b. July 18, 1855 ; m. Feb. 12, 1874, Henry Austin Given, m. d. ; res. Wyman, Neb. Children: (1), Fred AustinS, b. March 20, 1877, (2), Pearles, b. Nov. 14, 1879. 6. John Herberts b. June 18, 1857. 30. Persis Elvira^, b. in Unadilla, N. Y., Nov. 29, 1825; be- came a pupil at the female academy in Herkimer, N. Y., her sister, Aurelia, being vice-principal of the same. In the fall of 1845 she visited her sister in Henniker, and attended the academy in Fran- cestown, and taught school in Henniker. In 1846 she went to Mrs. Willard's female seminary in Troy, N. Y.. and after leaving that school, accepted the position of vice-principal of the female sem- inary at Hillsboro', Va. In 1851 she taught a high school in Mary- land, and about a year later went to Plaquemine, La., where she taught French and music. She ra, June 6, 1854, Ellison Robbins, A. B., a graduate of Hamilton college. They immediately rem. to Santa Clara, Cal., where he established a high school. Thence they rem. to San Bernardino, Cal., in 1858, where they were actively en- gaged in public and Sunday-school work. Mr. Robbins d, March 4, 1864, while acting as county school superintendent. She m. 2, in 1864, Myron H. Crafts, who was b. in Whately, Mass., and was for many years a successful merchant in New York city, where he GENEALOGY: RUSSELL. 853 opened the first temperance grocery store, and was one of the movers in the reformation of the celebrated " Five Points"; subsequently he was in business in Detroit and Jackson, Mich., and in 1861 rem. to California, where he has been an active member of society and deeply interested in Sunday school and church work; res. Craftston, San Bernardino county, Cal. CHILDREN. 1. Eugeue Ambrose* (Robbins), b. May 25, 1855; d. Jan. 1859. 2. Rosabel* (Robbius), b. July 29, 1861; was a successful school-teacher; m. Jan. 15, 1885, A. L. Canterbery, of San Barnardino, Cal. 3. Abe Lincoln* (Crafts), b. in 1865; d. May 3, 1878. 31. Adaline^ b. in Unadilla, N. Y., April 26, 1830; d. Feb. 15, 1852. 32. Lucia Maretta^, b. in Unadilla, N. Y., Aug. 8, 1831 ; m. Feb. 27, 1851, Andrew Williams; res. near Afton, N. Y. ; rem. in 1856 to Wisconsin, where they experienced all the hardships incident to a life on the frontier, and returned to New York in 1862. CHILDREX. 1. Elanor A.*, b. March 6, 1852; ra. May 4, 1872, Horatio N. French. 2. Fannie E.*, b. April 25, 1854 ; m. May 24, 1874, Reed Yaple ( ?). Children : (1), HarryS, b. April 28, 1876. (2), Lena J.^ b. June 23, 1880. 3. Almon R.*, b. Oct. 15, 1861. 4. Fleida E.*, b. July 8, 1864. 5. Floyd E.*, b. Aug. 28, 1873. 33. John^ b. in Sanford, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1833; d. May 5, 1839. 34. Louis Le Grand^ b. in Sanford, N. Y., May 12, 1836; m. March 29, 1860, Emma A. Williams. He began to teach school at the age of 16 years, and taught eleven winters; was a member of Co. I, 1st regt. N. Y. engineers ; has been superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school in his town twenty-five years, and has held various positions of honor and trust; res. Sanford, N. Y. childrp;n. 1. Gertrude L.*, b. Jan. IS, 1862. 2. Orson Gilbert*, b. Sept. 18, 1863. 3. Harriet E.*, b. May 14, 1866; d. April 9, 1871. 4. Minnie A.*, b. Jan. 29, 1868. 5. Howard A.*, b. Jan. 31, 1870; d. April 14, 1871. 6. Mary E.*, b. Jan. 14, 1872. 7. George Winfred*, b. June 15, 1874. 8. Ernest Raymond*, b. March 3, 1877. 9. Edgar John*, b. Feb. 24, 1880. 854 GENEALOGY: RUSSELL; RYAN; SAWIN; SAWYER. 35. Sally Elizabeth^, b. Nov. 17, 1838; d. March 5, 1845. 36. Helen Amelia^, b. March 30, 1840 ; d. March 22, 1859. 37. Harriet Annette^ b. June 3, 1841 ; d. Sept. 16, 1843. • 38. Emma Jane^, b. Feb. 5, 1845 ; m. Sept. 18, 1863, George I. Williams, of Sanford ; he was a member of Co. E, 114th regt. N. Y. vols.; res. Bainbridge, N. Y. Mrs. Williams d. Oct. 19, 1871. Chil- dren : Nellie", Arthur", Bret".* RYAN. Samuel and Eunice Ryan were early members of the church in H. (see p. 190); res. probably at No. 3, but their stay in town was brief. SAWIN. 1, Levi^ Sawin m. Mrs. Kezama Hosley (see p. 666) and res. a few years in H. His son, Levi H.^, had charge of the H. town farm a short time. The family returned to Lexington, Mass. 3. EzekieP, a brother of Levi\ was an inmate of his family in H., and later res. with David Matthews; d. in H., Dec. 3, 1842, aged 54, and was buried in Pine Ridge cemetery. On his tombstone is this inscription : " No kindred here." SAWYER. 1. Jonathan^ Sawyer, b. 1751; m. Isabel Grimes, who was b. in 1749; came to H. about the year 1782; settled at No. 48; rem. in 1788 to place marked "A. S.," near No. 53; d. March 14, 1812; his wife d. July 14, 1832. Children : — 3. Jonathan", b. April 2, 1774; m. March 18, 1800, Abigail, dau. of Capt. John Cummings (q. v.); rem. to Weston, Vt., where she d.; he d. in Peru, N. Y. CHILDREN. 1. Isabels, a. in H., Jan. 20, 1873, aged 72. 2. George^. 3. Abigail, m. Eli Buxton, (q. v.) 3. Rhoda^ b. Aug. 16, 1776; d. March 7, 1779. * I find the following in my note book: " Abijali Russell d. Oct. 1783; one of tlie first buried in the old burying ground." GENEALOGY: SAWYER. 855 4. Daniel-, b. Sept. 15, 1778; m. Sarah, dau. of John Miller (q. v.); rem. to Vermont. Three children. 5. Josiah-, b. Oct. 28, 1780; ra. in 1804, Martha Pollard, of Bil- lerica, Mass. ; res. a short time in Greenfield and Peterboro'; came back to H., where they res. in several places, their longest res. here being on the George Sheldon place ; rem. to Greenfield, and from there to Owego, Tioga county, N. Y,, where he d. April 15, 1858; she d. Aug. 10, 1862. CHILDREN. 1. Susaus, b. in Greenfield, Jan. 8, 1805. 2. Williams, b. in Peterboro', Nov. 17, 1806; d. in Owego, N. Y., April 26, 1882; m. in 1835, Nancy Bosvvorth. 3. LucyS, b. in H., April 2, 1809; d. in H., Dec. 20, 1818. 4. Nathans, b. iq jj., j)ec. 2, 1810 ; m. in 1836, Huldah Barker, of Owego, N. Y. 5. Clarissa^, b. in H., May 24, 1814; m. in 1855, George Fuller, of Benning- ton, who d. in the service at Baton Rouge, La., in 1862. 6. Martha M.s, b. in H., June 9, 1818; m. Alonzo P. Buck, of Owego, N. Y. 7. Malinda^, b. in H., Sept. 23, 1820 ; m. Oren Camp, of Owego, N. Y. 8. Francis E.3, b. in Greenfield, June 7, 1824; m. Catharine Camp, of Owego, N. Y. 9. Rauys, b. in Greenfield, May 30, 1828 ; d. July 19, 1831. 6. Nathaniel-, b. in H., Jan. 6, 1783; m., and rem. to Maine. Three children. 7. AbeP [11], b. in H., Jan. 18, 1785. 8. Rhoda-, b. in H., May bO, 1787; d. in H., March 6, 1867. 9. Henry-, b. in H., March 6, 1789; m. April 1, 1821, Ptoxelana Emerson, who was b. in Richmond, Feb. 28, 1797;* res. twenty- three years in Marlow; rem. to Marlboro', where he d. March 20, 1861 ; she d. Sept. 24, 1860. CHILDREN. 1. Mary A.3, b. Dec. 30, 1821 ; m. James M. Johnson, (q. v.)^ 2. Rhodas, b. March 14, 1823; d. Feb. 2, 1842. 3. Caroline M.s, b. Oct. 26, 1824 ; d. April 29, 1844. 4. Adaline E.3, b. July 6, 182G; d. Aug. 26, 1856. 5. Harriet N.3, b. March 3, 1828 ; d. Oct. 29, 1843. 6. Elizabeth H.^, b. Feb. 26, 1830; d. May 27, 1844. 7. Daniel H.^, b. Jan. 6, 1832 ; was a student at H. ; m. Sarah Fairbanks, of Troy ; res. Keene. 8. Wyman^, b. Feb. 3, 1835; was also a student at H. ; ra. Carrie Knight; res. Wincheudon, Mass. Children : Edson E.*, Mattie F.*. * She was a sister of Richard Emerson, (q. v.) 856 genealogy: sawyer. 10. Polly-, b. in H., April 28, 1791 ; m. Asa Hart. (q. v.) 11. Abel- [7], settled on the homestead; d. July 30, 1860; m. Nov. 15, 1807, Elizabeth, dau. of Ebenezer Goodhue (q, v.), who was b. Nov. 17, 1788; d. March 1, 1863. Children : — 13, Lucy^ b. Feb. 2, 1811; m. Samuel Matthews, (q. v.) 13. Charles^, b. Dec. 19, 1812; m. Oct. 4, 1838, Olivia B., dau. of Levi Priest (q. v.); res. in H. on the homestead several years; rem. to Stoddard, and from there to Antrim in 1867, where he d. May 8, 1872. CHILDREN. 1. Charles D.*, b. in H., July 26, 1839; m. Nov. 5, 1863, Martha A., dau. of Daniel Swett ; a carpenter; res. Clinton Village, Antrim. One dau. 2. Mary A.^ b. Feb. 26, 1841; m. April 4, 1867, Asher S. Burbank ; res. Boston, Mass. 3. Allen L.% b. in H., Oct. 6, 1843; m. Nov. 2, 1865, Carrie A. Wilson, of Stoddard; res. Clinton Village, Antrim. Children: (1), George A. &, b. in Stoddard, Sept. 6, 1866. (2), Mary L.^, b. in Antrim, Nov. 11, 1870. (3), Lora5, b. Dec. 7, 1874. 4. George A.*, b. Oct. 26, 1848 ; d. in infancy. 5. Clarence E.^ b. in Stoddard, Feb. 22, 1857. 14. Leonard^, b. Nov. 6, 1814; m. 1, Nov. 24, 1835, Sarah, dau. of Asa Davis (q. v.); settled at No. 53; rem. to place marked "M. W."; later to Shrewsbury, Vt., where his wife d. May 24, 1868; m. 2, Betsey , who d. in Plymouth, Vt., Aug. 7, 1867; m. 3, Abigail ; present res., Dakota. CHILDREN. 1. Walter G.*, a farmer; res. White Kiver Junction, Vt. ; m. 1, Sarah Dan- ver, of Shrewsbury, Vt., who d. Oct. 2, 1886; m. 2, Mary Thompson, of Windsor, Vt. 2. Hiram E.*, a carpenter; res. Northampton, Mass.; m. Clara E. Aldrich, of Shrewsbury, Vt. 3. Lydia Adaline*, m. Almon Johnson, a farmer; res. Shrewsbury, Vt. 4. Caroline Elizabeth'*, m. Eli Marble, who d. July 19, 1880 ; she d. April 21, 1882; he was a carriage-maker ; res. Springfield, Vt. 15. Emeline^ b. Jan. 12, 1817; m. Roland Goodhue, (q. v.) 16. Elizabeth^ b. June 17, 1819; m. Cyrus K. Estabrooks. (q. V.) IT. Wallace^, b. Sept. 10, 1821 ; d. March 4, 1887; m. 1, in H., Feb. 4, 1847, Mary Jane, dau. of Samuel and Sarah (Hall) Clyde (see Ward Ware), who was b, in Bradford, May 24, 1825; d. in H., genealogy: SAWYER; SAUNDERS; SEATON. 857 April 14, 1853; m. 2, in Washington, Jan. 4, 1855, Sarah, dau, of Timothy and Thoodosia (Kingsbury) Barney (q. v.), who was b. in Washington, Jan. 9, 1828, and d. in H., Oct. 12, 18G3 ; m. 3, in An- trim, May 12, 1864, Mrs. PrisciHa (Atwood) Brown, dan. of Joshua and Priscilla (Fatten) Atwood, who was b. in Deering, Aug. 10, 1821. Mr. Sawyer was a farmer; res. at tlie place marked " W. Sawyer." CHILDItKX. 1. Hubl)ard DiuUcy^ b. in II., Jan. 22, 185t; ; m. April 27, 1880, Martha A., dau. of David and Martha (Nutting) Cutler, of East Jaft'rey, who d. in H., April 30, 1886, aged 39 years, 4 months, 27 days. He res. at the place marked "H. D. Sawyer." After the death of his wife he rem. to East Jattrey. Child : Willie A.^, b. iu H., Aug. 2, 1881. 2. An infant sou^, b. in H., Jan. 24, 1858; d. Feb. G, 1858. 3. Mary Emma-*, b. iu H., Sept. 24, 1860; m. 1, Jerome Bailey, of Tcterboro'; m. 2, Edward A. May; res. unknown. 4. Maria Jane^ b. in II., April 16, 1866; d. Dec. 22, 1866. 18. Arvilla^, b. Oct. 1, 1823 ; d. Feb. 26, 1833. SAUNDERS. An eccentric cou]>lc, known as King and (Juceu Saunders, were the last to res. at No. 1. The house was at that time going to decay and unfit for habitation. There was an addition to the population of H. one fearfully cold night in the winter, which might have proved fatal to both mother and child, but for the kindness and fertility of expedients of the Duncans, Lakins, and Morrisons of the neighborhood. After a res. of two or three years here, the family rem. to Peterboro', and built the first mill where the Barker paper mill lately stood. While res. there Mrs. Saunders became insane, and taking her child with her, escaped fronl the house in the night. She' was found the next day, with her child in her arms, standing: on a rock in Monadnock lake in Dublin.* SEATON. The Seaton family was a prominent one in Scotland in the Six- teenth century. They had a castle about fourteen miles from * We are indebted to the late Malachi Ilicliardsoii, of Dublin, for these facts. They were given by him at tlie dedication of tlie monument. (See p. t!7.) 858 GENEALOGY: SEATON. Edinburgh. Mary Seaton, maid of lienor to Mary, queen of Scot- land, was doubtless a member of the family; and it is reported that when Queen Mary escaped from Loch Leven castle, in May, 1568, she found shelter in the house or castle of Lord Seaton. When the Stuarts were overthrown the property of the Seatons was con- fiscated, and the family were dispersed, — some to England, and some to the northern part of Ireland, and thence to America, Two brothers, John^ and Andrew^, went to Tallahoag, county of Tyrone, Ire. John came to America in 1729, and settled in Boxford, Mass. Andrew came later. He had acquired considerable property in Ireland, but was shipAvrecked on the coast of America, and lost everything. He finally settled in Amherst. Dea. John^ (John^), was the fourth child of his parents, and about 5 years of age when they came to America. He ra. Ismenia, dau. of his uncle, Andrew, and settled in Amherst previous to 1744; rem. to Washington in 1787, Where he d. in 1793; his wife d. in H. about the year 1797. Nine children, of whom the youngest,* 1. Andrew^ (Dea. John-, John^), was b. in Amherst, Nov. 4, 1762 ; m. Polly Bowers ; res. a short time in Merrimack ; rem. to Nottingham West, and from there to H., Oct. 28, 1793 ;t ves. on the spot where the library building now stands ; was a manufacturer of potash, hotel-keeper, etc. In 1798 he entered into a partnership Avith Samuel Goi'don. (q. v.) He took a prominent position in town, and was on several important committees ; rem. to Charles- town, Mass., about the year 1803, where he kept a hotel ; later to Boston, where he kejit a hotel on Elm street, and in 1818 to Me- dina, O., where he d. Sept. 12, 1826. His wife rem. with her dau. to Diamond Lake, Lake county. 111., in 1842, where she d. Oct. 11, 1851, at the age of 87. Mr. Seaton was a thorough-going business man ; was a great stage owner, and ran several stage lines to Provi- dence, Audover, etc. CHILDREN. 1. MaryS b. in Merrimack, Aug. 14, 1790; d. Sept. 24, 1790. 2. JaniesS b. in Nottingham West, March 31, 1792; cl. Jan. G, 1834; was a clerk iu the navy-yard in Charlestown, Mass. * For tliis statement I have the authority of the History of Amliorst and the History of Washington, but a paper before me^ prepared by John Seaton, of Greenup, Ky., states that he was the eighth child. t Mrs. Margaret (Seaton) Hartshorn, a sister of Andrew Seaton, came to H. with his family. Anna Seaton, who m. Hon. John Duncan, Oct. ISOl (see p. 210), was also a sister of Andrew Seaton. GENEALOGY: SEATON. 859 n. IsiiRMii;i+, l>. in Nottinuliani "West, Sept. 10, 17!>3; in. in ISIG, James Moore; rem. to Medina, O. ; thence in 1842, to Diamond Lal. 2. Ro))ert-, b. in H., Sept. 1861. 3. Jafl'rey'-, b. in 11. ; m. Lizzie Scarby. THOMAS SHEA. Thomas^ Shea, b. in Ireland in 1845; m. Mary Codey, who was also b. in Ireland in 1842. They came to this country, one Nov. 1857, and the other June, 1856, and to H. in 1861; res. on the F. M. Hills place. CHILDREN. 1. Lizzie-, b. June 11, 1863. 4. Katie-, b. July 27, 1867. 2. Mary Ellen-, b. Feb. 24, 1865. 5. John-', b. Sept. 29, 1869. 3. Anne Maria-, b. May 19, 1866. 6. Maggie E.-, b. May 9, 1879. THOMAS F. SHEA. Thomas F. Shea, b. July, 1834, m. June 7, ISSl, Annie S., dau. of Lawrence Welch (q. v.); res. place marked " J. Tenney." 862 genealogy: sheldon. SHELDON. Ezra^ and Sally Sheldon rem. from Temple to Nelson, settling near the shores of Lake Nubanuset. Twelve children, the youngest of whom, 1. George^ (Ezra^), b. in Nelson, Nov. 16, 1815; m. Feb. 1, 1838, Emily, dau. of Charles P. Hayward (q. v.), who d. June 28, 1884, aged 67 years, 8 months, 18 days.* He settled on the farm bearing his name on the map, which has continued to be his home until the present time. It is an excellent intervale farm, and has been much improved since he purchased it. He has also owned large tracts of land in H. and the adjoining towns, and has raised more sheep than any other man in town. Children: — 2. George Edward^, b. March 19, 1839; was accidentally shot, and d. in Concord, Aug. 25, 1864. 3. Charles P.^, b. June 28, 1840 ; d. Aug. 24, 1841. 4. Charles Mason^, b. Dec. 19, 1841; was a soldier in the Civil war; m. Oct. 4, 1866, Frances A. Alcock (q.v.); owns and occupies the place marked " E. Weston"; has recently built a new house and repaired the other buildings ; he also owns the place marked " R. Tuttle "; is a farmer and butcher, and a stirring, well-to-do man. CHILDREN. 1. Mabel Fannie*, b. Sept. 9, 1867; d. Dec. 3, 1867. 2. Infant dau.*, twin to above, d. day of birth. 3. Charles Alviu*, b. March 4, 1870. i. Harry Masou*, b. Oct. 2, 1879. 5. Alvin F.^, b. Aug. 15, 1843; owns and occupies place marked "G. I. Hayward"; owns, also, outlying land in H. and Nelson; is an enterprising, hard-working man. Both himself and wife are mem- bers of the Congregational church. He m. June 4, 1871, Addie E., dau. of George and Melita Thompson, of Antrim, who was b. March 9, 1845. CHILDREN. 1. Mabel M.*, b. Oct. 23, 1872. 2. Herbert A.*, b. Dec. 24, 1886. 6. Jane P.^, b. Sept. 25, 1845; m. Willis A. Washburn, (q. v.) T. Sarah Mason^, b. Sept. 20, 1847 ; m. Andrew B. Stone, (q.v.) 8. Mary E.^, b. May 10, 1850; d. in Apopka, Fla., March 28, 1878. * If this statement, taken from the town records, is correct, there is a slight mis- take on page 6i3. genealogy: SHELDON; SHEPHEUI); SIIERWIN. 863 9. Elva Eraily^ b. April 16, 1853; ra. in Cambridgeport, Mass., May 27, 1879, William Foster Webster, wbo was b. in Belfast, Me., June 14, 1825 ; res. Cambridgeport, Mass. CniLDREX. 1. Eliza ElvaS b. Dec. 3, 1879. 3. Emily HaywardS b. Teh. 24, 1883. 2. William FostcrS b. April 5, 1881. 4. Herbert Sl^elcloll^ b. March 23, 1885. 5. Josepli Thomas', b. Sept. 2(5, 18SG. 10 and 1 1. Twins^ son and dau., b. Jan. 30, 1850 ; dau. d. same day, and son the next day. 13. Wilfred^ b. July 25, 1858; m. May 2, 1886, Orissa Lee (q. v.); he owns and occupies the house opposite the place marked " J. M. Johnson." CHILD. 1. Lena Orissa% b. Jau. 30, 1889. SHEPHERD. Hartwell Shepherd was a resident in the family of John Dennis at the commencement of the Civil war. He enlisted (see p. 240), was a faithful soldier, and d. in the service. SHERWIN. Edwin Baxter-, son of Stei)hen Baxter^ and Sylvia (Wilder) Sher- win, and a nephew of Hon. Marshall Pinckney Wilder, late of Bos- ton, was b. in Rindge, March 26, 1850; d. in Lowell, Mass., Jan. 30, 1887; m. in Peterboro', Sept. 27, 1879, Chestina Roxana, dau. of David and Elizabeth Gibson (Matthews) Wildes (q.v.); res. Dell Roy, Canton, and Cleveland, O., Lowell, Mass., and a few years in H., in the David Wildes house, near the depot. CHILDKEX. 1. Ada Mary Emma', b. in Cauton, O., Sept. 4, 1880. 2. Tina Elizabeth Wilder", b. in Cleveland, O., April 19, 1882; d. there, Aug. 7, 1882. 864 GENEALOGY: SMITH. DARIUS, ROXANA, AND WILLIAM SMITH. John^ Smith rem. from Stoddard to Mason, where he d. NathanieP (John^), m. Barden; res. in Mason. Three of his cliildren res. in H. : — 1. Darius^ (Nathaniel-, John^), m. 1, Lydia Bemis, who d.; m. 2, Helen Hildreth ; res. several years in H. at depot village and at the place marked "S. Tuttle's heirs." CHILDREN, ALL BUT THE YOUNGEST BY FIRST WIFE. 1. Elias B.*, m. Jan. 11, 1871, Elleu E., dau. of Lewis aud Asenath Green, of Antrim. He enlisted in Co. A, 8tli regt. N. H. vols. ; was transferred to the cavalry, where he served until the close of the war. He came to H. in 1879 ; res. at the J. E. Johnson place, which he sold to "Wil- fred Sheldon in 1886, and rem. to Stoddard. Children: (1), Rosa BelP, b. in Antrim, May 7, 1873. (2), James M.^, b. in Stoddard, July 30, 1875. (3), Nellie O.^, b. in Antrim, May 21, 1877. (4), An- nie L.5, b. in Stoddard, May 10, 1879. (5), Ella J.^ b. in H., Aug. 6, 1881. (6), Samuel D.^, b. in H., Aug. 30, 1884. (7), Lizzie M.s, b. in H., Jan. 6, 1886. 2. Joseph*, d. young. 3. Roxaua*, d. young. 4. Samuel W.*, m. Sarah E. Bailey, of Lunenburgh, Mass. ; is a machinist; res. Lunenburgh. Children : Frederick^, Heury^, Rosa F.^, Walter^, Warren^, Arthur Cleveland^. 3. Roxana^ (NathanieP, John^), m. Stillman Tenney. (q. v.) 3. William^ (NathanieP, John^), m. Koxana Morse, of Peter- boro'; res. several years at No. 49. JAMES SMITH. 1. Jaraes^ Smith was the first settler at the place marked "R.B. Symonds"; m. Keturah Putnam, a sister of Mrs. John Bradford, who d. in H. Child :— 3. Ephraim^ (James^),b. April 18, 1789; his mother dying when he was young, he was brought up by his uncle, Capt. John Bradford ; m. Jan, 30, 1817, Betsey Kimball, (q. v.) In the summer of 1816 he went to Unadilla, Otsego county, N, Y., and purchased one hun- dred and forty acres of wild land, cleared about an acre, erected a log house, and returned to H. Immediately after his marriage he started for his new home. (See p. 502.) We would add in this place tliat they were on the Green mountains the day and night of the " Cold Friday." Mrs. Smith was a tailoress, and cut and made genkalogy: smith. 865 clothes as a compensation for the work of men who helped lier hus- band clear their farm, and he would remark that she could cut down trees with her needle faster than he could with his axe, Tliey con- tinued to occupy their farm until the close of their lives, and it is now in the possession of their son, Sylvester, and occupied by him- self, together with a son and grandson. It is under a good state of cultivation, and supplied with good buildings, stock, farming tools, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Smith lived side by side with Mr. and Mrs. Davis, and are buried in the same cemetery, their lots being side by side. They were respected by all who Avere within the circle of their ac(]uaintance, and their descendants are respected citizens, successful in business and people of good moral character. Mr. Smith d. Aug. 1, 18G2; Mrs. Smith d. March 6, 1872. CHILDREN. 1. Daniel KimbalF, b. Jau. 31, 1818; d. Oct. 22, 1877; ni. 1, Oct. 17, 1841, , who d. May 16, 1842 ; m. 2, May 7, 1843, Eliza E. Day ; res. Afton, N. Y. Children: (1), Ephraim F.\ b. June 7, 1845; m. June 18, 1874, Sarah A. Bishop. Children: (a), Rosettha M.5, b. Dec. 2G, 1875. (ft), Lura A.s, b. May 20, 1879. (2), Clestiu A.*, b. Nov. 22, 1847; d. April 9, 1849. (3), Mary L.^ b. Dec. 31, 1850. (4), Henry W.*, b. Aug. 1, 1855 ; d. April 18, 1857. (5), Eva L.^ b. Jan. 7, 1859 ; m. March 10, 1880, Joseph J. Waters. Child : Earl W.s, b. Nov. 21, 1883. The widow and descendants of D. K. Smith res. in Uuadilla, N. y., and are farmers. 2. Caroline^, b. Aug. 16, 1819; d. Oct. 9, 1822. 3. Erallys, b. June 23, 1821; d. Oct. 2, 1822. 4. Maiy E.^, b. Oct. 4, 1823; d. Feb. 1, 1857; m. March 2, 1854, Henry Doolittle, a fruit-grower; res. Afton, N. Y. Child: Henry Smith^. 5. Ephraim P.^, b. March 27, 1826; d. March 28, 1838. 6. Sylvester^, b. Jan. 23, 1828; m. 1, Jau. 1, 1852, Maria Palmer, who d. Nov. 7, 1867; m. 2, Sept. 16, 1868, Susan Wiusor; res. on the home- stead. He is a farmer, as are all his descendants, and all res. in Una- dilla, N. Y. Children: (1), Charles R.*, b. Aug. 15, 1854; m. Sept. 18, 1875, Eva Earl. Children: (a), Ernest E.^, b. April 1, 1880. (b), Mildred P.^, b. March 12, 1883. (2), Leslie P.^ b. Aug. 22, 1857; m. Sept. 11, 1879, Fanny A. Wickham. Child: Louis A.^, b. Aug. 6, 1880. (3), Cora A.*, b. Feb. 11, 1871. 7. Betseys, b. April 21, 1830; ra. Jan. 20, 1853, Edwin H. Beers; a hub manufacturer; res. Hancock, Delaware county, N. Y. Children: (1), Emily A.^ b. April 21, 1857; d. March 1, 1858. (2), George E.^ b. July 9, 1860; a book-keeper; res. with his parents. (3), Nettie L.S b. July 2, 1863; m. Nov. 28, 1883, Herbert W. Wagner, a printer; res. Saratoga Springs, N. Y. 8. John-^ b. Feb. 12, 1832; m. March 3, 1853, Charlotte Gardner; he is a 866 GENEALOGY: SMITH. farmer; res. Kirkvvood, N. Y. Cliilclreu : (1), Frank E.^, b. in Afton, N. Y., Aug. 3, 185G ; m. Dec. 22, 1880, Mary Low ; he is a farmer ; res. Windsor, N. Y. Child: Lottie May^, b. Oct. 20, 1881. (2), Carrie L.*, b. in Afton, N. Y., July 16, 1860; m. Feb. 1, 1882, Fred J. Par- sons ; res. Livingston, N. Y. ; an employe in an acetate factory. Child: Flora^, b. Nov. 7, 1883. (3), Edwin*, b. in Windsor, N. Y., Nov. 18, 1867. 9. Dr. Benjamin F.3, b. Dec. 10, 1833; m. Dec. 30, 1858, Ellen L. Ives. He res. at Mount Upton, Chenango county, N. Y. ; is a graduate of the medical college of Albany, N. Y. ; has practised medicine suc- cessfully for thirty-one years in the place where he now res. ; is a member of the Chenango County Medical society. State Medical society, American Medical association, and served a number of years in the National Guards, state of New York, with the rank of major, on the staff of Brigadier-general Ehoades. Child : Cora Belle-*, b. Sept. 13, 1866. 10. Phebe-', b. May 16, 1836; was a school-teaclier fifteen years; lost her health, and res. witli her brothers and sisters. We are under great obligations to her for the record she has given of her father's family. Ephraim Smith served two years in the war of 1812-14, and re- ceived a bounty of one hundred and sixty acres of western land. The gun which he used, marked with his initials, is now in the pos- session of his son, Sylvester. JAMES SMITH, 2. James^ Smith m. a dau. of Isaiah Taylor (q. v.) and Avas left in charge of Mr. Taylor's place in H. (No. 26) until it was sold to Ebenezer Ware (q. v.), when he rem, with his family to the eastern part of Sharon, Avhere he d.; his descendants went West ; he had at least two sons, one of whom was Taylor'"; possibly other children. CYRUS SMITH. Cyrus^ Smith and Sybil, his wife, res. in H. a few years, towards the close of the Eighteenth century. CHILDREN. 1. Buea-(.?), b. March 2, 1796. 2. Cyrus^, b. Nov. 7, 1797. 3. Polly2, b. March 20, 1799. — To^on Becords. Samuel Smith res. in town a few years in the early part of the present century. GENEALOGY : SPAULDING. 867 BEZALEEL SPAULDING.* 1. BezaleeP, son of Elcazav^ Sjiaulding, Avns b. in Townscnd, Mass., Aug. 3, 1760; ni. Jan. 11, 1783, Hannah Barrett, of Tcniplc- ton, Mass., who was b. May 19, 1763; settled in II., at pLace marked "D. Spaulding," where they continued to res. until the close of their lives. He d. Nov. 23, 1831; she d. Sept. 8, 1854.t Children, all b. in H.:— 2. Zacchcus^ b. July 20, 1785; d. Sept. 26, 1786. 3. Hannah^ b. March 11, 1787; d. July 24, 1858; ni. 1817, Lemuel Osgood; res. Newport. CHILDREN. 1. Orren*, a farmer; was representative to the legislature from Newport in 1870-71. 2. Lucy Spaulding-', res. Newport. 4. Zaccheus^ b. April 22, 1789; d. in H., Sept. 17, 1841. 5. Gaius^ b. May 11, 1791; rem. with several other young men from H. to Unadilla, N. Y., about the year 1815; m. June 18, 1817, Wealthy Winans, of Unadilla, N. Y., who was b. Sept. 13, 1788; d. Dec. 13, 1838; he d. March 12, 1836. They res. at Unadilla Cen- ter, N. Y. CHILDREN. 1. Clariutla^ b. June 10, 1819; d. Feb. 15, 18G9; m. Dec. 8, 18-11, William J. Hughston, of Sydney, N. Y. Four children. 2. Esther Ann^ b. June 9, 1825; m. Nov. 2G, 18G8, E. S. Vandulyn; res. Janesville, Wis. 3. Lewis Winaus^ b. Fel). 9, 1827 ; m. March 31, 1851, Mary Eliza Bacon, of Oxford, Mass., who was b. Dec. 5, 1828; res. Boston, Mass. Chil- dren: (1), George Lewis^, b. in Oxford, Mass., Feb. 11, 1852. (2), William Chaffing b. in Oxford, Mass., Aug. 22, 1853; was purser of the steam-ship City of Columbia that was lost at Gay Head, in Feb. 1884, and was one of the four persons saved. (3), Edward Bacon5, b. in Boston, May 4, 1858. (4), Carrie Esthei"^, b. in Bos- ^ Since the record of tlio Bezaleel, Kdwind, John, Mark X., and Oscar W. Spaulclinf? taniilies was in type it has been di^cdNcrrd that llicy arc , b. in Marlow, Aug. 27, 1S4S; d. there, June 22, 1886; unm. 4. George Herveyo, b. in Marlow, Sept. 9, 1849 ; m. June 22, 1880, Ella Es- telle Clement, of Surry, who was b. at Unity, Me., Aug. 7, 1850. They have no children. .".. Etta Augusta^, b. in Marlow, Feb. 3, 1851 ; m. Oct. 27, 1869, Albert War- ren Baker, of Gardner, Mass., who was b. at East Templeton, Mass., Nov. 10, 1843. They have no children. 6. Eugenia Ruth'', 1). in Marlow, Jan. 16, 1855. 7. Marshall Oilman", b. in Marlow, Feb. 9, 1856; m. 1, Sept. 19, 1878, Clara Lucinda Allen, of Claremont, who wasb. Sept. 20, 1861 ; m. 2, March, 1882, Elvira Winham, who was b. in Marlow, July 25. 1862, and d. there, Nov. 30, 1884; m. 3, Sept. 6, 1886, Mrs. Laura Melvina (Cram) Lowell, of Marlow, who was b. in Stoddard, Dec. 13, 1837. Children by first wife : (1), Allen Herveyi', b. in Marlow, Sept. 8, 1879. (2), Celia Mayi', b. in Chireinont, June, 1881. Children by second wife, both b. in Marlow: (3), Frank MarshalU', b. Oct. 13, 1882. (4), Ethel Maudi", b. May 5, 1884; d. in Marlow, Feb. 21, 1885. 8. Marcellus Gilbert'' (twin to the above), b. in Marlow, Feb. 9, 1856; d. in same place, Jan. 28, 1865. 14. John*, b. May 29, 1823; res. Keene; m. Jan. 11, 1860, Jane Elizabeth Kellogg, Avho was b. in Morristown, N. Y., Nov. 19, 1830. CHILDRKN, I50UN IX KEENE. 1. Nellie Elizabeth'', b. Nov. 22, 1860; d. in Keene, Dec. 2, 1860. 2. Clara Frances-', b. Oct. 27, 1862; m. March, 1882, Thomas Nelson Wood- ward, of Keene. 3. Lillia May'-', b. Jan. 1, 1864; m. Nov. 1881, Charles Edwin Harrington, of Keene. 4. Fred William'-', b. May 4, 1868. 5. Frank Le.slie''. b. Aug. 25, 1872; d. in Keene, Sept. 29, 1872. 6. George Burnham'-', b. Nov. 8, 1874. 15. Gilman**, b. July 18, 1824; unm.; res. Sullivan. 56 874 GENEALOGY: SPAULDING. 16. Rosanna®, b. Oct. 2, 1825; m. in Brattleboro', Vt., Feb. 5, 1852, George, son of John and Ruth (Sawin) Damon, wi)0 was b. in Gardner, Mass., Aug. 23, 1827; res. Fitzwilliam. CHILDREN. 1. Ruth9, b. in Sullivan, Feb. 9, 1852 ; d. in Rindge, Aug. 1854. 2. Franklin^, b. in Rindge, July 5, 1853 ; m. April 24, 1879, Mary J. Wheeler, of Leominster, Mass. 3. Elizabeth^, b. in Fitzwilliam, May 16, 1855. 4. Adeline^, b. in Fitzwilliam, Jan. 5, 1857. 5. Johu^, b. in Fitzwilliam, Oct. 5, 1859; m. Jan. 1, 1885, Jeannette Bowker, of Ashby, Mass. 17. Washington^, b. July 24, 1827; m: 1, in Dublin, Jan. 9, 1855, Elvira Maria, dau. of William Johnson and Elvira (Piper) P^arnsworth, who was b. in Dublin, March 13, 1831 ; d, in Keene, Aug. 24, 1864; m. 2, in Dublin, Oct. 1, 1865, Julia Piper Farns- ^vorth, sister of former wife, who was b. in Dublin, Sept. 14, 1838. CHILDREN, BORN IN DUBLIN. 1. Susie Maria9, b. June 16, 1867 ; d. in Dublin, May 30, 1874. 2. Gertrude Fannie^, b. June 27, 1872. 3. Burton Harry^, b. May 28, 1878. 18. Eugenia^ b. Oct. 16, 1828 ; m. in Bellows Falls, Vt., April 21, 1853, George Cleveland Richardson, who was b. in Stoddard, Sept. 19, 1831; res. Stoddard. 19. James Martin^, b. July 13, 1830; d. unm., at Worcester, Mass., March 21, 1858. 30. George Franklin^ b. Dec. 22, 1835; d. unm., at Sullivan, Feb. 4, 1856. 31, Jacob'^ [5] (Thomas^ Thomas^ Thomas^ Henry^ Andrew"-, Edward^), b. in H., Aug. 11, 1792; m. 1, Wait^till Greenwood (Brooks), dau. of Ebenezer and Waitstill (Greenwood) Twitchell and widow of Aaron Brooks, of Nelson, who was b. in Dublin, Jan. 21, 1786; d. in Sullivan, May 7, 1847; m. 2, Oct. 16, 1849, Betsey Watson (Moody), dau. of William and Sally (Harring- ton) Howe, and widow of Moses Moody, of Keene, who was b. in Northboro', Mass., Feb. 27, 1805; d. in Sullivan, July 29, 1888. He owned a saw- and grist-mill in Sullivan. Children: — 33. Jacob Appleton^, b. in Sullivan, June 15, 1819; d. there, Sept. 5, 1822. GENEALOGY : SPAULDING. 875 33. Harriet Appleton^ b. in Sullivan, Oct. 26, 1823; in. July 4, 1850, Charles W. Wetlierbee, and had one dau. 34. Curtis' [6] (Thomas*', Thomas^, Thomas*, Henry^ An- drew"-, Edward^), b, in Dublin, March 10, 1795; d. in Swanzey, Oct. 14, 1857; m. Oct. 18, 1824, Jerusha, dau. of Bela and Sally ( Norcross ) Mason, of Sullivan, who was b. in Dublin, Aug. 7, 1797; d. in Keene, Jan. 7, 1852. He was a painter; res. Sullivan and Keene. Children: — 25. Sarah Louisa«, b. in Sullivan, Nov. 18, 1825; m. April 18, 1850, William Henry, son of Grosvenor and Nancy (Marsh) Brooks, who was b. in Koyalston, Mass., Aug. 1, 1828. He is a blacksmith; res. Keene. CHILDREN. 1. Henrj' Oscar', b. in Keene, April 21, 1852; m. Jan. 1, 1874, Laura Antoin- ette, dau. of Caleb and Polly (Howard) Hill, who was b. in Win- chester, Sept. 1, 1847; res. Keene. Children: (1), Nettie Mariai", b. in Keeue, June 7, 1875. (2), Clara Louisai'\ b. in Keene, Dec. 6, 1878. (3), Edith Elviraio, b. in Keene, April 25, 1881. 2. Sarah Maria Jerusha', b. in Keene, June 6, 1854 ; ra. Jan. 4, 1877, Charles Osborne McDufiee ; res. Keeue. Child : Gertie Louisai'\ b. in Keene, May 28, 1879. 3. Arthur William', b. in Keene, May 15, 1856; m. 1, Nov. 29, 1877, Adelia, dau. of Charles Harvey; divorced; m. 2, Dec. 7, 1883, Amanda Barnard. Child, by first wife : Clarence William^", b. in Keene, Dec. 26, 1878. 36. Charles Curtis^ b. in Sullivan, April 19, 1829 ; d. in Lyndon, Vt., March 2, 1858; m. May 2, 1854, Anna I., dau. of William Boy- den, who was b. in Guilford, Vt., April, 1832; d. in Guilford, Nov. 27, 1865. No children. 211. James Franklin^ b. in Sullivan, May 25, 1833; m. June 7, 1854, Mary Elizabeth, dau. of Luther and Mary (Mason) Dudley, who was b. in Mount Holly, Vt., May 9, 1836; res. Fitchburg and Leominster, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. George Wesley', b. in South Keene, July 23, 1856; m. Aug. 28, 1881, Har- riet Celia Lewis. One dau., Winnifred Inezi'\ b. in Fitchburg, Mass., Nov. 3, 1883 ; d. there, Nov. 29, 1887. 2. Edgar Franklin', b. in South Keene, Dec. 11, 1858. 3. Carrie Elizabeth', b. in Winchendon, Mass., July 7, 1861. 4. Louis Everett', b. in Fitchburg, Mass., Sept. 3, 1865. 5. Minnie Etta', b. in Leominster, Mass., Aug. 17, 1873. 876 GENEALOGY: SPAULDING. 38. George Hel■bert^ b. in Sullivan, Oct. 22, 1836; m. Jan. 12, 1860, Lavinia Prudence, dau. of Luther and Abigail (Kendall) Tay- lor, who was b. in Perry Village, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1838; res. Norwich, Conn. CHILDREX. 1. Grace Taylor^ b. in Norwich, Conn., July 11, 1866. 2. Walter HowarcP, b. in Preston, Conn., July 18, 1869. 3. Blanche Louise^, b. in Preston, Conn., Jan. 13, 1873. 4. Carl Herbert^, b. in Preston, Conn., June 6, 1876. 39. Dexter^ [8] (Thomas", Thomas^, ThomasS Henry^, Andrew-, Edward^), b. Nov. 17, 1799; wheelwright and carpenter; res. Sulli- van ; m. 1, Nov. 25, 1825, Nancy, dau. of Joseph and Rebecca (Thompson) Kingsbury, who wash, in Sullivan in 1801; d. there, April 23, 1841; m. 2, Rebecca Kingsbury, sister of the former wife, who was b. in Sullivan, March 28, 1803; d. there. May 30, 1882; he d. in Sullivan, Dec. 30, 1865. Children, all b. in Sullivan, by first marriage : — 30. Dauphin^ b. Oct. 23, 1826; m. May 24, 1851, Susan Re- becca, dau. of Allen Merrill and Caroline (Emerson) Wilder, who was b. in Sullivan, Jan. 22, 1835, He was in the 14th N. H. regt. in the war, and d. in Washington, D. C, Feb. 7, 1864. His body was buried at East Sullivan. His widow subsequently m. Charles L. Derby, of Westmoreland. Mr. Spaulding built and owned a large saw-mill in Sullivan. CHILDREN. 1. Nancy Caroline^, b. in Sullivan, March 28, 1852; ra. Dec. 5, 1872, Charles Edwin Cater, of Alsteacl; res. Waltham, Mass. 2. Susan Aclclie9, b. in Sullivan, April 27, 1856; m. Oct. 19, 1872, Chauncy Walter, son of James Philander and Harriet (Metcalf) Nash, who was b. in Gilsum, July 16, 1849; res. Walpole. 3. Daniel Webster^, b. in Sullivan, July 30, 1858; m. Oct. 26, 1881, Mary E. Newman, of Kensington, Prince Edward's Island. 4. Dexter Merrill-', b. in Keene, Nov. 22, 1861; m. Dec. 31, 1882, Nellie Emma Whitney, of Westminster, Vt., who was b. there. May 26, 1864; res. Waltham, Mass. Child: Ethel Evai", b. in Westminster, Vt., Feb. 7, 1885. 31. Henry«, b. Dec. 10, 1827; d. in Sullivan, Aug. 1, 1830. 33. Nancy^ b. Aug. 12, 1834; d. May 15, 1866; unm. 33. Henry Dexter**, b. Sept. 17, 1838; was a blacksmith at East Sullivan; enlisted in the 14th N. H. regt. in the war, and d. at GKNEALOGY : SrAULDING. 877 Natchez, Miss., July 11, 1864, and his body was buried in the National cemetery at Natchez. He m. July 7, 1861, Elizabeth Addie Woodward, who d. at East Sullivan, Sept. 5, 1863, aged 22. 34. Ashley' [10] (Thomas^ Thomas^ Thonlas^ Henry^, An- drew-^, Edward^), b. in Sullivan, Jan. 21, 1805; m. 1, in Sullivan, Feb. 20, 1833, Clarissa, dau. of Ichabod and Abigail (Hammond) Keith, who was b. in Sullivan, Aug. 24, 1807, and d. in Sullivan, March 8, 1839; m. 2, Feb. 11, 1841, Sally, dau. of Asa and Nabby (Hodgman) Davis (q, v.), of Stoddard, who was b. in Stod- dard, Dec. 9, 1805; d. in Keeue, Nov. 6, 1878. Mr. Spaulding was a farmer in Sullivan, and later in Keene, and also had a saw-mill in Sullivan. He d. in Keene, May 14, 1886. Children: — 35. Orland Keith^ b. in Sullivan, Dec. 23, 1833. He worked in a saw- and grist-mill in Sullivan. He was in the war, in an Illi- nois regiment; d. in New York city, on his way home, March 12, 1865. He m. May 22, 1861, Lucetta Wilson, dau. of David and Betsey (Wilson) Morrison, who was b. in Langdon, Dec. 12, 1834. CHILD. 1. Jnlia Ann Amelia^, b. in Swanzej', April IS, 18(!2. She and lier niotlier live in Keene. 36. Henry Otis^ b. in Sullivan, Sept. 2, 1835; a farmer in Keene; m. Feb. 3, 1858, Sarah Ellen, dau. of Daniel Wyman and Mireca (Nims) Houghton, who was b. in Sullivan, Sept. 10, 1833. CHILDREN. 1. Daniel Miuot'J, b. in Sullivan, Sept. 10, 1859; a graduate of Amherst col- lege ; is principal of the high school at Shelburue Falls, Mass. 2. Charles Hem-y-\ b. in Marlboro', Nov. 5, 1862; a merchant iu Worcestei", Mass.; m. at Malone, N. Y., Nov. 7, 1888, Ella Jane, dau. of How- ard M. and Jennie L. (Fifleld) Farrar, who was b. in Manchester, Oct. 26, 1861. 3. An infant dau.'-', b. in Keene, Oct. 20. 1860 ; d. there, Oct. 25, 1869. 37. Infant son^, b. in Sullivan, Jan. 15, 1837; d. there, Jan. 26, 1837. 38. Edward^ b. in Sullivan, Oct. 24, 1843; res. Keene; a car- penter; m. June 3, 1868, Emily Osgood, dau. of Asahel and Rox- ana (Osgood) Nims, who was b. in Sullivan, Aug. 28, 1843. CHILDREN, BORN IN KKENE. 1. Marquis OrlaiuP, b. March 25, 1869. 3. Mary Roxana«, b. July 29, 1871. 2. Florence Emma'', b. March 25, 1870. 4. Edward Osgood'', b. May 16, 1875. 878 genealogy: spaulding. 39. Clarissa Adeline^ b. in Sullivan, Feb. 14, 1845; m. Sept. 3, 1867, John Marshall, son of Levi and Sarah F. (Winchester) Bar- rett, who was b. in Gilsura, Aug. 18, 1846. He is a farmer, and res. in Sullivan. CHILDREN. 1. Mabel 1.9, b. iu Gilsum, Sept. 12, 1868. 2. Althea S.^, b. in Sullivan, Nov. 15, 1869. 3. Leston M.9, b. iu Sullivan, Aug. 27, 1872. 4. Etliel Abbie9, b. iu Sullivan, July 15, 1874. 5. Infant souS, b. in Sullivan, Feb. 13, 1876 ; d. there, Feb. 27, 1876. 40. Sarah Abby^, b. in Sullivan, March 10, 1847. 41. Dauphin" [11] (Thomas^ Thomas^ Thomas*, Henry^ An- drew-, Edward^), b. in Sullivan, July 1, 1808 ; d. there, Aug. 13, 1864. He was a farmer, and operated two different saw-mills; m. Jan. 5, 1837, Eleanor, dau. of Joseph and Rebecca ( Thompson ) Kingsbury, who was b. in Sullivan, Oct. 29, 1812; she res. now in Winchester. Children : — * 43. Ellen Jane*, b. in Sullivan, Aug. 29, 1837; m. Sept. 22, 1858, Alonzo Oliver, son of Oliver and Mary (Mason) Brown, of Sullivan, who was b. there, July 6, 1829; farmer and mechanic; res. Sullivan, Keene, and Marlow. CHILDREN. 1. Elizabeth Alice^, b. in Sullivan, May 30, 1862 2. Kate Adelle^, b. in Sullivan, April 13, 1864. 3. Frank Walter^, b. in Keene, Feb. 27, 1868. 4. AVinfred Marshall, b. in Keene, Dec. 11, 1871. 5. Bertram Dauphin^, b. in Keene, Jan. 31, 1875. 43. Elizabeth Alma«, b. in Sullivan, May 16, 1839; d. there, July 26, 1841. 44. Milan Dauphin^ b. in Sullivan, Aug. 22, 1842; res. Win- chester; m. Dec. 17, 1873, Kate Janet Seaver, who was b. Aug. 30, 1855. He was in the 2d N. H. regt. in the war. He rose fi'om private to first lieutenant. He was in many engagements and more than a dozen hard battles. He says of himself: "I did not see a sick day while in the service. I was in every engagement the regi- ment was in, except the first Bull Run and Drury's Bluff. I never was in the hospital, and never rode a step on the march. I came out of the war without a scratch." The record of Mr. Spaulding was honorable, and for bravery, endurance, good health on field, and continuous service through the war, almost without a parallel. GENEALOGY: SPAULDING; SPKAGUE. 879 CHILD. 1. Dean MarshalP, b. Aug. 17, 1875. 45. Edna Antoinette^ b. in Sullivan, Oct. 13, 1843; ra. June 1, 1867, George Henry, son of Supply and Selima (Carrutli) Niius; res. Keene. CHILDREN. 1. Archie Wallace^, b. in Wiucliester, Sept. 23, 1868. 2. Edith Virginia^', b. in Nortlifield, Mass., Aug. 3, 1870. 3. Blanche Augusta^, b. in Northfield, July 29, 1872. 4. Harrington Dauphin^, b. in Northfield, June 29, 1875. 4:6. Mary Augusta^ b. in Sullivan, Nov. 11, 1845; ni. March 6, 1868, Franklin Lelander Leland, of Winchendon, Mass., who was b. there, Aug. 15, 1846; res. Winchendon, Mass. CHILDREN, BORN IN WINCHENDON, MASS. 1. Albert Franklin^ b. Aug. 20, 18G9 ; d. in "Winchendon, July 28, 1870. 2. Luella Augusta^, b. Oct. 2, 1874. 3. Henrys, ij. May 13, 1878. 47. Maria Rosina^ b. in Sullivan, April 15, 1847; d. at Win- chester, Dec. 6, 1865. 48. Frances Amanda^ b. in Sullivan, Sept. 23, 1849; d. at Keene, Sept. 11, 1867. 49. Isabel Susan^ b. in Sullivan, Jan. 6, 1854; d. at Concord, Sept. 21, 1884. 50. Marshall Thomas^ b. in Sullivan, June 10,1855; ra. June, 1881, Laura R. Reed; res. Hartford, Conn. One son. 51. Henry'' Spaulding, a younger brother of Thomas^ m. April 23, 1801, Sybil, dau. of Joseph Dodge (q. v.), and settled at place marked "E. Weston." He built mill No. IX; d. in early manhood. His widow sold the farm and mill to Stej^hen Cragin, (See p. 466.) Two children, both of whom d. young. SPRAGUE. John and William Sprague came from Nelson to H. as successors of Jedediah Fox at the tannery (see p. 83), which they carried on a few years. They were great practical jokers, and are remembered on that account in H. more than for any other reason. John rem. 880 GENEALOGY : SPRAGUE; STEARNS. to Gill, Mass., and later to Ohio. William rem. to Sackett's Harbor, N. Y., where he d. Both of these brothers had families, but we know but little concerning them. One of Williani's daughters was the wife of a clergyman in New Jersey. REV. O. O. STEARNS. Kev, O. O.^ Stearns was b. on the east shore of Lake Champlain, in Vermont; m. 1, Nancy, dau. of Elijah F. Valentine, of Cam- bridge, Mass., who d. in Milford about the year 1849; m, 2, Ann E. Ashum, of Ballston Spa, N. Y., who survives him ; res. Lodi, Wis. Mr. Stearns was pastor of the Baptist church in H. (see p. 206) and also principal of the institute.* He d. in Lodi, Wis., Oct. 20, 1885. CHILDREN. 1. J. W.'-, LL. D., b. iu Sturbridge, Mass., iu 1839; a graduate of Harvard college : professor iu the uuiversity at Madisou, Wis. ; m. and has two children. 2. J. H.-, b. in H , in 1841 ; a graduate of Harvard college ; attorney-at-law ; res. Freeport, 111. ; m. 3. George A.-, b. in Milford or Hampton Falls about 1843 ; a graduate of Rochester (N. Y.) university; attorney-at-law; res. New Yorlv city; m and has one or two children. 4. Charles A -, b. iu Milford about 1845 ; a graduate of the University of Chicago; in the real estate business; res. National City, Cal. ; two children. 5. Edward F.-, b. in Milford about 1847; a graduate of the Uuiversity of Chicago; a teacher of Latiu in south side high school, Chicago; in. and has three children. WARREN STEARNS. Isaac^ and Mary Stearns came from England in 16.30, and settled in Watertown, Mass. Samuel- m. Hannah M. . John'' m. Abigail Fiske. John^ m. Anna Coolidge. Elias^ m. Sarah Keyes. Rufus*' m. Sarah P. Davis; res. Haverhill. * This is the statement of his son. His name does not appear in this connection on page 230, as no authority could be found for it at the time that page was prepared. GENEALOGY: STEARNS; STEELE; STEVENS. 881 1. Warren" (Riifus*"', Elias''', Joliii'', John'', SainueP, Isaac^), b. in Haverhill; ni, Sept. 13, 1848, Susan C. Copp, who was b. in North- umberland, Feb. 13, 1831; came to H. from Manchester, Nov. 12, 1864, and settled on the Daniel Spaulding farm, which they greatly improved, being engaged in "truck" farming; in 1883 they rem. to the Stephen Carlton farm. CHILDREN. 1. Alice M.^ b. Oct. 20, 1850; d. July 2, 1852. 2. Fred W.^, b. Dec. 6, 1852; d. Oct. 20, 1871. 3. Nellie^ b. June 1, 1855; m. Nov. 16, 1873, George Johnson, (q. v.) 4. Will 0.^ b. April 14, 1859; owns the place marked "F. Gilchrest." 5. Alvin L.^ b. Jau. 11, 18(52; m. Dec. 5, 1886, Adela L. Ware (q. v.) ; is a fruit aud ti-uck fanner; res. Fayetteville, Ark. 6. Bert G.**, b. June 22, 1865; has recently purchased the farm marked " S. Knight." 7. Nettie J. A.^ b. Jau. 14, 1871. 8. S. Ada% b. Dec. 14, 1874. STEELE. Thomas^ Steele was b, in Ireland in 1694; m. in 1715, Martha Morrison, and was one of the first settlers of Londonderry. James- (Thomas^) settled in Antrim in 1780; m. 1, Peggy Ram- sey, who d. in 1757; m. 2, Mrs. Margaret (Parker) Cochran; he d, Feb. 19, 1819, at the age of almost 95 years. James^ (James^ Thomas^) m. Alice Boyd. James* (James^ James-^, Thomas^) b. Oct. 7, 1793; m. Dec. 21, 1824, Submit R., dau. of Hon. Jacob Tuttle, and d. in 1831. 1. Jacob T.^ (James'*, James^, James'-, Thomas^), b. in Antrim, Nov. 19, 1827 ; came to H. in early life to res. with his uncle, A. C. Cochran ; worked for him in his store and also attended school here (see p. 231); m. Sept. 4, 1850, Susan M., dau. of Col. David Low (q. v.); rem. to Boston, Mass., and from thence to Brooklyn, N. Y., his present res. Children: Charles Edwin*"', James Low®, and Nellie Tuttle®. EDWARD STEVENS. Edward^ Stevens and Phebe, his wife, were living in H. in 1792. CHILD. 1. Phebe-, b. Oct. 5, \7Q2.— Toivn Becords. 882 GENEALOGY: STEVENS. DANIEL STEVENS. D.inieF Stevens rem. from Chelmsford, Mass., to Stoddard; three sons. 1. DanieP (DanieP), m. Tabitha Sawyer; rem. from Stoddard to H. about the year 1839; res. where Dea. Asa Wood now res.; rem. to Mount Vernon in the spring of 1844, where he d. the fol- lowing September, at the age of 59; his wife d. in Mount Vernon in 1882, at the age of 90. CHILDREN. 1. James3, rem. to lUiuois about' the year 1835; cl. about a year later. 2. Elizabeth^, m. 1, Griffin Wilsou, of Nelson; m. 2, EbenFiske, of Lynde- boro', who has also cl. ; she res. in Orleans, N. Y. 3. Elmira", cl. in infancy. 4. Joshua^, rem. to Illinois with his brother James and d. about the same time. 5. Levi3, m. Nov. 9, 1849, Caroline Warren, of Dublin, who d. Dec. 1871 ; m. 2, Jan. 6, 1874, Mary E. Moore; res. Dublin, Lowell, Mass., and Boston; a provision dealer. Children: (1), George*, b. in Dublin, April 29, 1851; d. Dec. 7, 1873. (2), James*, b. in Lowell, May 28, 1854. 6. Sarah^, m. Samuel G. Parker, of Nelson; he is a wholesale butcher; res. Lowell, Mass. ; she d. 7. Lydia3, m. George Wilkins, of New Boston. 8. Hon. George^, b. in Stoddard, Oct. 23, 1824; attended school in Stod- dard, H., Mount Vernon, and Andover, Mass., and was graduated at Dartmouth college in 1849, taking rank among the first in his class; m. in 1850, Elizabeth R. Kimball, of Littleton, Mass. He taught a district school in Mount Vernon when about 18 years old, and after his graduation he taught in the academies in Pittsfield, Gilmanton, and Mount Vernon; rem. to Lowell, Mass., in 1854; studied law with William A. and Daniel S. Richardson, and was admitted to the bar the same year. "From that time until his death he devoted himself to his profes- sion, reaching a high degree of success and winning a good name. He was clerk of the police court in 1856-57; associate justice of the same court in 1858-74 ; member of the Lowell school board in 1859-62 ; member of the Massachusetts legislature in 1858-59 ; city solicitor of Lowell in 1867-69 ; member of the board of aldermen in 1873-74; appointed distrjct attorney for Middlesex county by the governor in 1874 ; was twice elected and held the office till 1877. He was notaiy public and public administrator for many years; was commissioner to qualify civil officers, and commissioner of insolvency. He had been president of local political clubs ; was a member of the order of Masons and Odd Fellows. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society of Dartmouth college ; of the Webster Historical genealogy: STEVENS; STICKNEY. 883 society, Boston ; of the New England Historic-Genealogical society ; of the Congregational club of Boston ; of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions; and of the American Bar asso- ciation. He was superintendent of the John-street Congregational Sabbath school for nearly twenty years. " He was a great reader and scholar, had a large library, and was a fine classical student of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew. In short, he was an eminent Christian scholar and lawyer. He d. June 5, 1884." Children: (1), George H.-», b. in 1853; was educated at Dartmouth college and German universities ; is a lawyer, and for three years he was a partner with his father. (2), Elizabeth S.*, b. in 1857; m. A. r. Warren, Esq., of St. Paul, Minn. ; she was educated at Bradford (Mass.) academy. (3), Mary G.-*, b. in 18(52; was educated at Vas- sar college: was a teacher in the Lowell high school; now (1889) teaches in Tennessee. Mrs. Stevens continues to res. in Lowell. 9. Marys, m. Gardner Starett, of Vermont; present res.. Mount Vernon. 10. Samuel-', m. Xanc}^ Kittredge, of Mount Vernon; res. Milford; he is a provision dealer. 11. Adeline^, m. Thomas Ryder, of Dunbarton, a farmer; she d. 12. Caroline^, m. Doctor Brown, superintendent of the state lunatic asylum, Taunton, Mass. STICKNEY. Dr. Jeremiah^ Stickney was b. in Tewksbiiry, Mass., April 21, 1783 ; was a descendant from William Stickney, who was b. in England, and settled in Rowley, Mass., in 1638. (The direct line is William^, SamueP, SainueP, Abraham'*, Abraham-^ Jeremiah*'.) He obtained a part of his education in H.; m. Feb. 9, 1807, Susannah Atwood, of Pelhani, and w^as for many years a successful physician in Antrim, where he d. Aug. 24, 1865; his wife d. in 1854, aged 70. 1. Dr. James Milton'^, b. in Anti'im, Nov. 4, 1813, was their fourth son. He studied medicine with his father and also with his brother, A. G. Stickney, m. d., of Townsend, Mass., and M'as gradu- ated as doctor of medicine and surgery, at the Vermont Medical college, in 1840; m. 1, Dec. 1, 1840, Mary G. Eaton, of Townsend, Mass., who d. Feb. 15, 1871 ; m. 2, April 3, 1872, Augusta S. Chase, of Lancaster, Mass. He settled first in Pepperell, Mass., but about two years later was invited by a large number of the prominent citizens of H. to rem. to that town, to take the place of Dr. Jonas Hutchinson, who had recently rem. to Milford. He came to H. in the spring of 1842, remaining a little over seven years; res. house marked "O. Fogg." He was not only successful as a physician, but 884 GENEALOGY : STICKNEY; STONE. also a valuable citizen, serving five years as a member of the super- intending school committee ; but the superior attractions of Pepperell induced him to return to that place in the fall of 1849, where he has been actively engaged in his profession until the present time. CHILD. 1. Josephine Gutterson, au adopted dau., was b. iu Towiiseud; m. Hou. Jesse E. Keith, of Abiugtou, Mass., judge of probate for Plj-mouth county ; not living. ASA STONE. Asa^ Stone came from Alstead to H.; res. a few years at place marked "A. Copeland"; later, about six years, with Nathaniel Haz- elton (q. v.); rem. to Nelson. CHILDREN. 1. Lymau-, b. iu H. lu 1806 ; m. in 1832, Susan E., dau. of Abel Parker, of Nelson ; was employed for about twenty years as overseer iu mills in Nelson, Wiltou, Nashua, and Manchester; later he was a prosper- ous farmer iu Nelson; rem. to Milford, where he d. He had no children, but brought up two nieces, who d. when young women, and a nephew, Parker Snow, who was the engiueer that located the 3Iauchester & Keeue raih'oad through H. He is now superin- teudeut of bridges on the Boston & Maine system. 2. Addison-, b. in Nelson in 1812; m. Abigail Hardy, of Nelson; he is a machinist; res. Springfield, Mass. Four children. 3. Aseph'^ b. in Nelson in 1817; m. Lucy Salerton, of Tyngsboro', Mass. ; is a pattern-maker ; res. Milford, Mass. Three children. JOSIAH STONE. 1. Josiah^ Stone, was b. Feb. 10, 1760; m. Millicent Wheeler; came from Temple to H. in 1790, and settled at No,. 38; subsequently rem. to No. 47, and to place marked "J. H. Felch," in 1804; later bought the place marked "A. Hall," and built the house marked "J. Matthews"; d. May 20, 1845; his wife d. Dec. 3, 1853, aged 90 years and 6 months.* Children: — 2. Sally^ b. April 17, 1785; m. Oct. 23, 1806,' Nahum Ward. (q. V.) * Mr. Stone lived some years in a log house, and for an oven used a flat rock with stones piled on it. He used to go in the morning down to the Dennis place and fell an acre of timber and at night return home, carrying a bushel of potatoes on his back, being guided the most of the way by marked trees'. — Dariiel Wood letters. •^:.. \ f^-- i ^^^^xOUtVv ^7^^%a>— VM^USiV^?* ?'J,\UA^ «. V. VVV^XV^ ^k»«\\i^< \)vKS^. GENKAI.OGY : STONE. 885 3. Millicont-, b. Jan. '2G, 1787; in. May 27, iSdG, John Wasli- burn. (q. v.) 4. Capt. Earl-, b. March 26, 1789; ni. Sally, dau. of Salmon Wood (q. v.); res. at place marked "J. H. Felch" a i&w years; rem, to place marked "J. Matthews," where he d. Jan. 12, 1846. Mrs. Stone subsequently returned to her home (the Salmon Wood place), where she d. June 17, 1888, at the advanced age of 98 years, 1 month, 29 days. 5. Lucy-, b. Oct. 8, 1791 ; m. Moses Hunt. (q. v.) 6. Benjamin-, b. Dec. 11, 1793; d. Jan. 6, 1839; m. Lucy, dau. of Salmon Wood (q. v.), who d. Oct. 27, 1867. CIIILDKEN. 1. Julia Ann% b. in H., Feb. 10, 1820; d. May 30, 1807. 2. Sibyl J.'', b. in Lempster, April 9, 1822; m. James Wilson, wlio was b. in Petcrboro', Feb. 11, 181(1. 3. George S.'', b. iu Lempster, Aug. 7, 1823; ni. 31ary AVilson. One child, b. in Peterboro'. 4. Ella Lueetta^, b. in H., March 2, 1828; d. Sept. 28, 1850; m. AVilliam Parker. 5. Charles H.'^ b. in Peterboro', Mardi 2, 18;J1; ni. Marllia Clark, who was b. iu Londonderry. Child : Frederick S.^ b. iu Nasliua, Xov. 27, 1853. 7. Polly-, b. March 27, 1796; d. at the age of 5 years. 8. Loami^, b. April 17, 1798; d, at the age of 18 months. 9. Louisa-, b. Aug. 7, 1800; m. Jesse Matthews, (q. v.) 10. Josiah-^, b. May 28, 1802; m. May 10, 1831, Sally, dau. of Thatcher Bradford (q. v.), who d. Feb. 23, 1874. He res. several years on the place marked "J. H. Felch"; rem. to place marked "J. Stone," where he continued to res. until the close of his life; d. May 28, 1885. He was highly respected by his fellow-townsmen, and was one of the board of selectmen two years. Cliildren : — 11. Elbridge O.^, b. Feb. 17, 1833; m. May 11, 1871, Viola Livingston, of Peterboro'. In early life he went to Minnesota; later res. a few years on the Pacific coast ; was for a time station agent in Peterboro'; res. in Dedham and Boston, Mass., and at the present time res. in California. 13. Orland W.% b. May 19, 1835 ; d. Dec. 30, 1841. 13. Granville", b. Sept. 16, 1837; d. Dec. 9, 1837. 14. S. Lucella", b. May 17, 1840; m. 1, Dr. Isaac Craigue (q.v.); m. 2, Feb. 8, 1882, Rev. John E. Werth. (See p. 469.) 886 GENEALOGY: STONE; SYMONDS. 15. Mary Ellen^, b. March 5, 1843; ni. Milton M. Favor, (q. V.) 16. Andrew B.^, b. April 24, 1845 ; m. June 17, 1869, Sarah M., dau. of George and Emily (Hayward) Sheldon (q. v.), who d. Sept. 21, 1887. He settled on the homestead, where he continues to res.; has served six years on the board of selectmen, was representative to the legislature in 1874 and '75, and moderator of the annual town-meeting several years. CHILD. 1. LeahM.S b. July 3, 1878._ 17. David^ Stone, a brother of Josiah\ built the David Low house, and res. there a short time. 18. Louisa^ m. Joseph Hosley. (q. v.) SAMUEL STONE. John^ Stone, of Leominster, Mass., m. Lydia Byam ; settled in Dublin. SamueP, m. Alana Morse; res. Dublin. SamueP (SamueP, John^), b. Dec. 22, 1818; is num., and has been an inmate of various families in H. during most of the time for the past twenty years. SYMONDS. ^y/f^A >^^ 1. Joseph^ Symonds, was b. in Shirley, Mass., Jan. 30, 1746; was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; m. Mittie, dau. of Lieut. John Curaraings (q. v.); settled in Groton, Mass.; rem. to New Ipswich, and from thence to H. in 1779; res. on Norway hill, at place marked "N. J. Duncan." He was much respected in town, a man of sterling qualities of character, and ever ready to assist in all worthy enterprises. He was a member of the board of selectmen chosen in 1780, and served the town in that capacity several years. He was also frequently chosen town clerk, and was called upon to fill other important positions. When the church was organized in GENEALOGY : SYMONDS. 887 1788, he and his wife, Mittie, were among tlie original members. (See p. 189.) It hardly needs to be repeated here tliat the religious and town-meetings were nearly all held at his house until the first meeting-house was built. The bell on the present meeting-house was tolled for the first time at his death, Oct. 15, 1820; his wife d. Jan. 7, 1827. Children: — 2. Capt. Joseph- [8], b. in Groton, Mass., Sept. 25, 1771. 3. jMittie-, b. in Groton, Mass., March 23, 1774; m. Peter Fox. (q. V.) 4. Dea. Asa^ [26], b. in Groton, Mass., April 5, 1776. 5. Melia^, b. in New Ipswich, Oct. 24, 1778; m. Capt. Jacob Ames, (q. v.) 6. Charles- [40], b. in H., March 23, 1785. 7. Lucy^ b. in H., May 21, 1791; d. about 1850; m. James Wason ; res. Hudson. 8. Capt. Joseph- [2] (Joseph^), m. 1, Jan. 9, 1794, Hannah, dau. of Joseph and Molly (Ritter) Dodge (q. v.), who d. Sept. 11, 1886; m. 2, Nov. 28, 1837, Mrs. Esther (Maynard) Baldwin (q.v.); ra. 3, May 9, 1844, Susan Wright, of Hillsboro'; res. at place marked "C. A. Whittaker," and later at the place marked "L. Symonds." He was a man of good judgment in all business affairs, and a highly respected citizen ; was called upon to fill various offices within the gift of the town, including four terms as a member of the state legislature. He was strictly honest and honorable, the Golden Rule being his motto in his dealings with his fellow-men. He was a farmer, but also worked as a carpenter and blacksmith.' In com- pany with James French, he built the first saw- and grist-mill, on the site known as the Taylor D. Lakin mill, which he run for a number of years (see p. 83); d. Feb. 15, 1855. Children: — 9. Nancy^ b. Nov. 12, 1794; m. James Bowers, (q. v.) 10. Hannah^, b. Feb. 12, 1790 ; m. Dec. 8, 1824, Rev. Sylvester Cochran, who was b. in Antrim, May 18, 1796; a graduate of Dart- mouth college; studied divinity with Rev. Dr. Whiton, and was pastor of a church in East Poultney, Vt., ten years. In 1837 he rem. to Vermont ville, Mich., where he was pastor of a churcli, 888 GENEALOGY: SYMONDS. which he had gathered, five years. He was also in the service in several other places until near the time of his death. He was the founder of Northville (Mich.) academy. "He was among the worthiest of the sons of Antrim." He d. in Northville, Mich., March 14, 1860; his wife d. at the same place, Feb. 23, 1863. CHILDREN. 1. Judge Lyman'*, b. in Antrim, Aug. 6, 1825; was graduated at the Uni- versity of Michigan in the class of 1849, and from the Ballston (N. Y.) law school in 1852. Immediately after graduating at Ball- ston he went to Detroit, Mich., and entered the office of Wells & Cook, where he remained until admitted to the bar. He was emi- nently successful as a lawyer, and was also a member of the legis- lature of Michigan. His conspicuous services in that body, where he was an acknowledged leader, probably led to the people's choice of him as judge of the Superior court in April, 1873, which office he continued to hold until his sudden death, Feb. 5, 1879. He was a rare scholar. In the classics, both ancient and modern, his knowledge was remarkably complete. His researches into ques- tions of art and science were constant and varied. With the literature of France and Germany he was quite familiar. His knowledge of the law was extensive, and he possessed that great patience, which, next to learning, is the glory of a judge. He was m. Aug. 3, 1876. 2. Sarah A.^, b. in East Poultney, Vt., res. Detroit, Mich. Two children, d. in their infancy. 11. Amelia^ b. Oct. 17, 1797 ; m. Capt. Gardner Nay. (q. v.) 12. Joseph^, b. Dec. 5, 1799; d. Aug. 28, 1800. 13. Capt. Joseph^, b. Oct. 31, 1801 ; d, in Lawrence, Mass., Oct. 7, 1849; m. 1, March 20, 1832, Annis, dau. of James and Rachel Cavender (q. v.), who was b. in H., Dec. 20, 1812;* d. in Peterboro', Aug. 30, 1843 ; ra. 2, Oct. 7, 1846, Mary C. Whidden, of Lawrence, Mass., who d. Jan. 23, 1849; m. 3, Aug. 19, 1849, Sarah Boles, of Lawrence, Mass. He settled first in H.; bought the saw- and grist- mill of his father and James French, which he run a few years and sold to Mark Alcott ; rem. to Peterboro', and worked on mill re- pairs for the late ex-Governor Steele ; subsequently he rem. to Manchester, and built the first water-wheel that was ever used in the factories of that city. He was also employed in Lowell, Mass., and South Berwick, Me., a short time, when he rem. to Lawrence, Mass., about the time of the beginning of the building of factories * Under " Cavender " this date is given 1813. GENEALOGY: SYMONDS. 889 in that city. He was considered the best workman in building water-wheels and mill machinery in the New England states. 1. Charles W.^ b. iu II., Dec. 28, 1832; d. Feb. 12, 1835. 2. Hannah D.% b. hi II., Oct. 1, 1834; m. July 1, 1853, Austin Sharp, of Nortli Lewisburg, O. Child : David G.^ b. Dec. 25, 1857. 3. Mary C.^ b. in Peterboro", June 30, 1843; m. April 24, 1806, George P. Holt, who was b. in Greenfield, Sept. 14, 1841. Children, all b. in Greenfield: (1), Georgianna^ b. Sept. 19, 1807. (2), John Henry'', b. Feb. 18, 1869. (3), Mary Edith'', b. April 9, 1871. (4), Charles Marshall^ b. March 2, 1873. (5), Alice LucyS b. Dec. 28, 1875. (6), Edward Page», b. May 27, 1879. 14. Rebecca', b. Sept. 9, 1803 ; m. James Davis, (q. v.) 7 15. Lewis^ b. May 3, 1805; m. June 5, 1834, Persis, dau. of William and Elizabeth (Fletcher) Robinson (q.v.); res. place marked " L. Syraonds." He is highly respected, having represented the town in the state legislature, and in many ways proved himself to be a valuable citizen. Children : — ^^^^Z^yp-T-z^cr-T'-z^c^ 16. William FranklinS b. April 23, 1835; m. Jan. 1, 1869, Abbie, dau. of Elijah and Mary (Hills) Washburn (q. v.); res. place marked " J. Washburn." He is a worthy representative of the family; lias been one of the board of selectmen seven years, repre- sentative to the state legislature, town clerk, and town treasurer three years, and is now (1889) serving in that capacity his fourth year; he is also a justice of the peace. 57 890 GENEALOGY: SYMONDS. CHILDREN. zy:,^^:;>^'f'Zy(^-^--z^>c^/^ 1. Henry Allen^, b. Sept. 23, 1871; is a student at the New Hampshire Agricultural college at Hanover.* 2. Annie Lizzie", b. Nov. 15, 1874. 3. Herbert Washburn^, b. Jan. 7, 1876. 17. Charles L.S b. Aug. 19, 1836; d. in Tompkinsville, Ky., Nov. 21, 1862; a member of Co. I, 104th regt. 111. vols. 18. Joseph E.^ b. Dec. 8, 1841 ; enlisted from Penacook in Sept. 1862, in Co. E, 7th regt. N. H. vols., and was discharged in July, 1865. He was stationed at St. Augustine, Fla., and also on Morris island ; was in the battle of Fort Wagner, and subsequently stationed in front of Petersburgh, Va. He was clerk of the com- pany nearly all the time that he was in the army, and regimental clerk a part of the time; m. Oct. 21, 1867, Sarah Frances Ann Little, who was b. in Enfield, April 6, 1843 ; res. Penacook ; is en- gaged in the manufacture of tables, under the firm-name of Symonds & Abbott. CHILDREN, BORN IN CONCORD. 1. Charles H.^ b. Nov. 4, 1868. 2. Mabel L.^ b. July 21, 1870. 3. Mary Florence^ b. Feb. 26, 1876. 19. LauraS b. April 9, 1847. 20. Elizabeth M.^ b. Oct. 10, 1849. 21. Amon^ (Joseph^ Joseph^), b. Dec. 3, 1808; d, in Benning- ton, July 26, 1851 ; m. Dec. 22, 1829, Mary Stickney, who was b. in Andover, Mass., Aug. 25, 1803. He was a blacksmith, and worked for several years at that trade in Hancock Factory village (now Bennington); was one of the first to manufacture cutlery in Ben- nington. For several years he did the tempering for the cutlery works then situated in the old cotton factory building. " He was a man of good practical abilities, a natural mechanic, and a finished workman in any mechanical work which he undertook ; he despised shams of all kinds." Children, all b. in H. : — * We are glad to preserve the autographs oi five generations of this family. GENEALOGY: SYMONDS. 891 33. George A.*, b. Oct. 25, 1830 ; d. Aug. 1871 ; was in the regular army sixteen years ; d. at the Soldiers' Home in Maine. 33. Maria^ b. July 25, 1833; d. July 5, 1834. 34. Charles S. 0.% b. Aug. 11, 1835; m. Nov. 23, 1876, Esther V. B. Yates, who was b. in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 22, 1859. 35. Abbie Maria^ b. Feb. 12, 1838. 36. Dea. Asa-* [4], m. 1, in 1805, Betsey Russell, of Woodstock, who d. Nov. 21, 1843 ; m. 2, Clarissa N., dau. of Elijah and Han- nah Newhall, of New Ipswich, who d. Feb. 10, 1861, aged 61 years; res. at place marked " B. B. Simonds"; was elected deacon of the Congregational church. May 18, 1826; was also one of the board of selectmen, etc.; d. July 17, 1858. Children: — 3t. Capt. Asa3, b. May 17, 1809; m. 1, Jan. 12, 1837, Priscilla, dau. of Ebenezer and Mehitable (Knight) CTOodhue (q.v.), who d. Oct. 28, 1839; m. 2, Sept. 24, 1840, Emily, dau. of Benjamin and Lucy (Baker) Knight (q. v.), Avho d. July 10, 1854; m. 3, Sept. 2, 1857, Lydia L., dau. of Nathaniel and Mary (Ames) Dow (q. v.); res. many years at place marked " A. Simonds, Jr."; rem. to place marked " N. Dow." He served tlie town several years as a mem- ber of the board of selectmen, representative to the legislature two years, and was highly respected as a citizen; d. Nov. 25, 1888. Children : — 38. Charles B.^ b. Feb. 3, 1838; m. July 1, 1868, Mary Marlin, of West Broomfield, N. Y., who was b. Dec. 25, 1841 ; res. Michieran. 1. Frederick H.s, b. Oct. 5, 1869. 3. Charles^, b. Nov. 14, 1873. 2. Zylla P.^ b. Oct. 2, 1871. 4. Lucy T.^, b. Aug. 8, 1881. 39. Walter B.\ b. Dec. 3, 1841 ; m. Dec. 29, 1870, Ellen Young, of Beaver, Iroquois county, 111. 1. Infant dau.% b. and d. Oct. 10, 1872. 2. Willis H.5, b. Aug. 2, 1874; d. Aug. 23, 1874. 3. Clarence W.^, b. May 15, 1877. 4. Mays, b. July 16, 1882; d. Aug. 6, 1882. 30. Emily Maria*, b. May 6, 1843; m. Feb. 7, 1860, Hiram M. Felch, of East Weare. * This branch of the family spell the family name " Simonds." 892 GENEALOGY: SYMONDS. CHILDREN, BORN IN WEARE. 1. Emily Kate^, b. Aug. 2, 1862; d. Feb. 1865. 2. Asa E.5, b. Dec. 2, 1865. 3. Willis S.S b. May 7, 1871 ; d. Feb. 9, 1883. 4. Jennie M.'^, b. Aug. 25, 1879. 31. Esther K.^ b. Dec. 1, 1844. 33. Corbon Curtis^ b. March 18, 1849; d. April 2, 1850. 33. Alva Adanis% b. Dec. 8, 1851 ; m. March 28, 1872, Addie E. Robinson, who was b. in Greenfield, March 18, 1848 ; res. Green- field. Child : — 34. Emily M.^ b. April 5, 1875. 35. Pamelia^, b. July 17, 1813 ; d. Jan. 21, 1829. 36. Eichard Baxter'', b. Dec. 1, 1816; d. April 4, 1869 ; was a school-teacher; res. at place marked "R. B. Symonds"; ni. 1, Dec. 23, 1849, Elizabeth Ann, dau. of Gilman Ames, of New Ipswich (q. v.); m. 2, March 13, 1869, Mrs. Amanda Bullard, of H. Chil- dren : — 37. Willis Ames^ b. Dec. 19, 1850; d. in New Ipswich, Aug. 7, 1870. 38. Emma J. Victoria", b. March 18, 1854; d. in New Ipswich, Feb. 17, 1863. 39. Maria Mehitable^, b. Dec. 12, 1819; d. Sept. 17, 1840; taught one term of school in district No. 5, and was remarkably successful.* 40. Charles'^ [6] (Joseph^), m. Dec. 26, 1809, Sally, dau. of Moses and Sarah (Frye) Dennis (q. v.); res. in H. at place marked "Mrs. Priest," in the village; later at tlie place marked "J. Hay- ward"; rem. to Marlow, where he d., July 20, 1854; his wife d. in Marlow, Oct. 28, 1857. Like the other members of his family, Mr. Symonds was frequently called upon to fill positions of trust, being a member of the board of selectmen several years, etc. He also kept a tavern several years. Children, all b. in H. : — 41. Sarah Eveline^, b. Oct. 15, 1810; ra. April 8, 1840, David Gove, who was b. in Sanbornton, June 15, 1802; res. many years in Lowell, Mass.; was a mechanic, but later in life a grocer. He d. in Lowell, Oct. 7, 1882. 43. Charles Dennis^, b. Feb. 25, 1812; ra. 1, July 1, 1840, Syl- * It affords me great pleasure to be able to make this record. The influence for good whicli she exerted in that school can not be overestimated. QLy^T^ c^-t-'-c^ r:^'^-^^?^ GENEALOGY: SYMONDS. 893 via T. Fisher, who was b. Dec. 21, 1821 ; d. in Marlow, Sept. 9, 1844; ra. 2, May 15, 1845, Betsey P. Glidden, who was b. in Unity, Sept. 29, 1822; d. in Walpole, June 10, 1882. He was a tanner; d. in Walpole, May 28, 1885. CHILDREN, BORN IN MARLOW. 1. Mary W.\ b. Sept. S, lv^42; was drowned, Aug. 17, 1844. 2. Sylvia F.^ b. July 12, 1844; m. April 4, 18G6, Dr. Abel P. Kicluirdsou, who was b. in Lempster, Feb. 19, 1884; res. Walpole. 43. Paraelia^ b. Aug. 7, 1814; d. in Fisherville, July 29, 1868 ; ni. June 7, 1836, Benjamin F. Caldwell, who was b. in Chai-lestown, Mass., Sept. 17, 1811 ; res. Concord. CHILDREN. 1. Frances Ellen*, b. Dec. 17, 1830; m. Feb. 6, 18(!0, John Whittaker, of Penaeook. 2. Charles Heury*, b. May 29, 1841 ; d. Sept. 29, 1841. 3. William Henry*, b. May 23, 1842 ; m. July 12, 186G. Child : Mary Grace^, b. May G, 18G7. 4. Dura Pratt*, b. Jan. 20, 1849; m. Jan. 17, 1872, Hattie A. Derby. Chil- dren: , (1), Estellas b. Dec. 9, 1872; d. Aug. 9, 1873. (2), Ella Blanche^, b. Aug. 9, 1875. (3), Frank Elmer\ b. June 25, 1880; d. May 3, 1882. 5. Charles Edwin*, b. April 5, 1853. 6. Katie Symonds*, b. Feb. 10, 1856. 44. Hon. John^ b. May 18, 1816. In 1836 he began to work for Eliji^h Reed at his tannery in H. as an apprentice; he continued to work for Mr. Reed and others until 1841, when he went into busi- ness for himself in South Antrim. He had his yard well stocked and everything in working order when a fire swept away every thing he possessed, and left him with a debt of five hundred dollars on his hands. He went to Salem, Mass., where he worked as a currier one year, and returned in 1843 and went into business for himself in Marlow. Fortune here favored his labors, and he soon had a thriv- ing industry, which not only was an advantage to himself, but conducive to the prosperity of the community. In 1859 he pur- chased the Wilson tannery in East Sullivan, where he carried on a thriving business for some thirteen years. In April, 1872, he sold out his business in East Sullivan, and entering into a copartnership with A. M. Bigelow & Co., extensive leather dealers in Boston, pur- chased a farm in West Keene, and on an open lot near the Cheshire 894 GENEALOGY: SYMONDS. railroad established the largest tannery in the state. Here he con- tinued to carry on business until the close of his life. He was deeply interested in public affairs, and took an influential part in all public enterprises. When the village at West Keene re- quired a new school-house, he contributed liberally in labor and money to make it one of the best in the state, and crowned his work of construction by donating a fine-toned bell for the school. He was an earnest Republican in politics, and was called upon to fill many positions of honor and trust. He served as one of the board of selectmen two years in Marlow, was county commissioner three years, and also deputy sheriff and tax collector. He served the town of Sullivan two years as town clerk, and was representa- tive to the legislature one year from the city of Keene. He m. Nov. 3, 1841, Caroline Elizabeth, dau. of Ira and Jerusha (Taft) Robbins, b. in Nelson, Dec. 20, 1821, who survives him, and continues to occupy the beautiful home they established soon after moving to Keene. "His good taste for the beautiful in things of nature, as well as art, added much to render his home attractive. He was seldom absent, unless called away by business, considering his home his earthly paradise." He never ceased to cherish a love for his native town, and mainly through his efforts the Symonds reunions were established. Begin- ning with a reunion of the Symonds family, they were continued until they finally became annual reunions for the town. He left a " portion of his property for the public library of Keene, his adopted city, thus placing a share of his wealth where all could obtain a benefit from it." He d. March 28, 1885. "His body was laid in Woodlawn cemetery in Keene, in a lot which he had selected for his family and had made beautiful with his own hands, and a polished shaft of red granite marks his last resting-place." 45. Dexter^, b. April 17, 1818; m. 1, Dec. 22, 1842, Mary Ann Parker, of Antrim, who d. in Lowell, Mass., March 18, 1854; m. 2, May 6, 1856, Arabella M. Closson, of Lyme, who was b. in Bradford, Vt., Dec. 19, 1834. He d. in Lyme, where he had res. several years, Aug. 24, 1887, and a telegram containing the sad news was received at the Symonds reunion in H. held the next day. CHILDREN. 1. Hartwell Dexter*, b. in Marlow, May 29, 1844. 2. Belle C.*, b. in Lowell, Mass., Sept. 17, 1857. 3. Nellie B.*, b. in Lowell, Mass., May 7, 1859. 4. Mary A.\ b. in Marlow, Oct. 6, 1865. genealogy: SYMONDS; taft. 895 46. Lucretia^, b. Dec. 25, 1820 ; m. 1, in H., June 19, 1849, Josiah Sabine, of Boston, Mass., who was b. in Jamaica, Vt., Aug. 7, 1820; d. March 30, 1855; m. 2, in Penacook, Nov. 10, 1856, Henry Hays Brown, who was a woolen manufacturer; b. in Massachusetts, June 17, 1805; d. in Penacook, Sept. 24, 1873. CHILDREN. 1. Ella IVfaria^ b. Jan. 11, 1851 ; m. June IS, 1874, George Frank Blake. Children : (1), Xellie LucretiaS, b. April 21, 1875. (2), Lena Clark^, b. June 12, 18S2. 2. Herbert Manfred^ b. Dec. 11, 1852. 3. Edmund Hays^ b. in Penacook, Oct. 29, 1857. 4^. Gratia^ b. Oct. 14, 1822; m. 1, July 4, 1845, Sylvester Mat- thews (q. v.); m. 2, in Keene, June 27, 18(52, Franklin Daggett, son of Aaron and Mary (Wilson) Reed, who was b. in Keene, Sept. 6, 1819; res. Keene; was a farmer. He d. there, June 7, 1879. CHILDREN, BORN IN KEENE. 1. Julia Ella*, b. Jan. 30, 1864; a successful school-teacher. 2. Florence Howard*, b. July 23, 1867. 48. William^, b. May 16, 1825; d. in Boston, Mass., Sept. 7, 1877; was a currier; m. May 23, 1848, Abbie A. Richardson, who was b. in Mario w, Dec. 2, 1826. CHILD. 1. Charles W.*, b. in Marlow, June 5, 1850; a painter; ra. April 15, 1879, Mary H. Mack, who was b. in Peterboro', Nov. 20, 1854; res. Bos- ton, Mass. 49. Melvina A.^ b. Dec. 4, 1830; m. Aug. 12, 1857, Ezra S. Tarbell, who was b. in Stoddard, July 21, 1827; a machinist; res. Maynard, Mass. CHILD. 1. Lizzie A.*, b. in Acworfch, Nov. 1, 1859. She is a good elocutionist, and has read several times at the Symonds reunions, adding thereby much to the interest of the occasions. TAFT. 1. Nathan-, son of Nathan^ and Betsey (Bolton) Taft, was b. in Nelson, May 7, 1798; m. 1, Jan. 19, 1825, Sarah H. B , who was b. in Nelson, April 17, 1801; m. 2, Feb. 1832, , who was b. in 896 GENEALOGY: TAFT. Hollis, Aug. 20, 1800. Late in life he came to H. to res. at place marked " D.Wilds " in the village ; d. here, Jan. 26, 1873. Children : 2. Betsey B.^, b. Jan. 29, 1826; d. July 1, 1844. 3. Almeda S.^, b. June 22, 1827; m. July 7, 1853, David A. Felt ; she d. in H., May 5, 1872. Child : EmmaS b. Oct. 25, 1856 ; d. Aug. 17, 1871. 4. Elbridge H.^, b. July 29, 1830; m. Dec. 19, 1860, Mary Baker, of Nelson ; res. East Sullivan. CHILDREN, 1. Ida H.S b. May 12, 1862 ; d. May 16, 1862. 2. Elmer B.", b. Sept. 9, 1865 ; d. Sept. 11, 1879. 3. Milton B.*, b. Feb. 21, 1871. 4. Gracie M.*, b. July 10, 1880. 5. Edward N.s, b. Dec. 2, 1833; was a member of Co. A, 2d regt. N. H. vols. ; was cut in two by a cannon shot at the battle of Williamsburgh, Va., May 5, 1862. "He was a noble man, a good soldier, and fought bravely to the last." 6. Curtis^, b. Oct. 14, 1835; d. Dec. 31, 1848. 7. Dr. Albert H.^, b. in Nelson, Dec. 23, 1837; worked on the farm ; attended school at home and in Marlow, and entered Kimball Union academy in 1861. He also taught school a few terms in the mean time; enlisted in the 9th regt. N. H. vols, in July, 1862. Af- ter his term of service was over, he entered the medical dej^artment in Dartmouth college in Aug. 1865, and the same department in Bowdoin college one year later, graduating as M. D. in 1867. He began the practice of his profession in H. in July, 1867, and rem. to Winchester in 1872, where he continues to res., and has been, as he was in H., very successful. He held the office of superintending school committee two years in H., and has held the same office sev- eral years in Winchester; m. Aug. 15, 1866, Mary L., dau.of Jonathan B. and Mary (Reed) Atherton, who was b. Winchester, Jan. 10, 1845. CHILDREN. 1. Albert Atherton*, b. in H., Oct. 26, 1867. 2. Harry Arthur*, b. in H., June 22, 1871 ; d. there, June 28, 1872. 3. Arthur Reed*, b. in Winchester, Oct. 2, 1873 ; d. there, Feb. 10, 1876. 4. De Forest Reed*, b. in Winchester, July 17, 1875. 8. Hardy S.^ b. March 21, 1841; m. March 25, 1862, Susan Flint, of Nelson ; res. South Keene ; a farmer. CHILD. 1. Oris E.*, b. Dec. 16, 1863. genealogy: TANDY. 897 TANDY. Ricliard^ Tandy, a native of Worcestershire, Eng., was impressed on boai-d a man-of-war and managed to escape when the vessel reached Boston. He found a refuge at the home of a Mr. Allen in Dorchester, Mass., and subsequently m. his dau., Mary, and settled in (probably) Kingston. William- (Richard^), res. in Kingston. Five children. Dea. Parker^ (William-, Richard^), b. in Kingston, Feb. 18, 1757 ; m. Sept. 1, 1777, Mary Thorn, of Kingston; res. a few years in Kingston, when they rem. to Goshen, where they established a home in the wilderness, where, with others, he was instrumental in organ- izing a Baptist church in 1803, of which he was chosen the first deacon, " which office he held and honored while he lived. He was a man of honest report, filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom. When his departure drew near, being in feeble health, he was in the field with his youngest son, and distinctly heard angelic music, and discerning the tune of ' Northfield,' and the words, ' There is a land of pure delight,' etc., he chimed in with his own voice, and sang the hymn to the end." He d. in 1823; his wife d. in 1845. Ten children, of whom the third was William^ (Dea. Parker^, William^, Richard^), b. Sept. 25, 1782; d. Nov. 29, 1876; m. Dec. 27, 1808, Betsey Baker, of Pembroke, who d. Sept. 18, 1869. Nine children :— 1, Rev. Lorenzo^ (William*, Dea. Parker^, William-, Richard^), b. in Goshen, Jan, 28, 1818; m. April 5, 1842, Lucy T., dau. of Jesse Stowell, who was b. in Lempster, Aug. 28, 1820. Mr. Tandy was educated at New London, H, Sanbornton, and New Hampton; was graduated at New Hampton in 1846; has had settlements in Ac- worth and H. (see p. 206), and in Tewksbury, North Middleboro', Barre, Montague, Royalston, Marshpee, and Savoy, Mass., and Whitingham, Vt.; is now res. on a farm in West Royalston, Mass.; post-office address, Athol, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Dea. Nathan S.'', b. Feb. 6, 1845; was a member of the 36th regt. Mass. vols.; m. Sept. 25, 1871, Marcia A. Gordon, of Frankliu; he is sta- tion agent at Hoosac Tunnel, Mass. Eleven cluldren, only four of Avhom are living. 2. Dea. Charles Fiske", b. July 11, 1846 ; m. 1, Jan. 19, 1867, Maria E. Davis, of Koyalstou, Mass., who d. Nov. 22, 1870; i.i. 2, Sept. 9, 1872, Priscilla E. Fay, of Athol, Mass., where they i-es. Two children. 3. Lucy JaneS b. Sept. 28, 1847. 898 GENEALOGY: TANDY; TARBELL. Ellen L.6, b. May 3, 1850; m. June 23, 1875, Luke B. Shepherdson. Four children. William W.e, b. June 19, 1853 ; m. Jan. 10, 1877, Esther F. Chapin, of Eoyalston, Mass. ; he is a book-keeper; res. Gardner, Mass. Three children. Evelyn B.^, b. Jan. 29, 1855; m. Aug. 25, 1880, William H. Ballard, of Athol, Mass. ; res. Holyoke, Mass. ; a salesman in a dry-goods store. One son. Eddy Lorenzo'', b. Oct. 19, 1857 ; d. in Charlemont, Mass., Oct. 18, 1877. "His earnest, steadfast Christian life had inspired high hopes of usefulness in the Master's vineyard." Mary E. T."^, b. June 29, 1861; was educated at the Worcester (Mass.) Normal school; is a successful teacher in Clinton, Mass. GEORGE W. TARBELL. 1. George W".-, son of Nathaniel^ and Sally (Muzzey) Tarbell, was b. in Chester, Vt., Dec. 20, 1807; m. Oct. 28, 1833, Mary, dau. of Comfort C. and Celia (Wade) Dressei-, who was b. in Chester, Vt., Aug. 5, 1810.* Immediately after their marriage they came to H.; res. at the house marked "Mrs. Marshall," where they remained about five years, when they rem. to Greenfield. Mr. Tarbell drove through from Charlestown to Nashua the first time the stage Avent over the road. He continued to drive stage nine years, and then went into a hotel in Greenfield, where he remained four years; was afterwards a farmer; d. in Greenfield, Feb. 13, 1855. Mrs. Tarbell m. 2, David Bass. (q. v.) Children : — 2. Thomas^, b. in H„ July 28, 1834; d. in H., Aug. 12, 1834. 3. Sarah C.^ b. in H., June 11, 1835; d. in Greenfield, April 23, 1839. 4. George H.^, b. in H., Nov. 19, 1837; d. in Greenfield, April 25, 1839. 5. Mary E.^ b. in Greenfield, Sept. 19, 1839; m. Sept. 24, 1863, Dea. John E. Hastings ; res. Antrim. CHIftDREN. 1. Gertrude A.^ b. June 25, 1867. 4. Harriet J.^, b. June 1, 1875. 2. Mabel S.^ b. May 4, 1870. 5. Frank P.*, b. Feb. 1, 1877. 3. John E.S b. April 4, 1872. 6. Luther W.*, b. May 5, 1879. * Natbaniel Tarbell was b. in Mason, Dec. 19, 1776; d. in Chester, Vt., March 8, 1864; his wife also d. in Chester, Vt. Comfort C. Dresser was b. in Pomfret, Conn., May 4, 1777 ; his wife was b. in Bridgewater, Mass., April 25, 1781. Mr. and Mrs. Dresser rode from Bridgewater, Mass., to Chester, Vt., on horseback to begin housekeeping. GENEALOGY : TARBELL. 899 6. Capt. Charles II.«, b. in Greenfield, Sept. 19, 1839; enlisted as a private in Co. B, 13th regt. N. H. vols., and after serving a few months was promoted to the position of lieutenant; subsequently he received the commission of captain of Co. B, 30th U. S. C. in- fantry. His name should have appeared in the list of soldiers from H. (see pp. 238-41), but as he enlisted from another town, his name did not so appear on the rolls. He was, however, credited to H., and after serving in the army almost four years, came home in the spring of 1866, and at the town-meeting met with opposition when he claimed his right to vote. He was with his regiment at the battle of Fredericksburg!), Dec. 13, 1863, On the evening of that day the 3d division, 9th army corps, commanded by General Sturgis, was sent, as a forlorn hope, to charge Maries heights, the 13th N. H. leading the charge and getting nearer the enemy's works than any other troops engaged in that terrible charge, some of our men falling within ten paces of the breastworks. The enemy was composed of two lines of infantry, protected by a heavy stone wall which was impregnable. The fact of the Avorks being on the crest of the heights, and that it was nearly dark, was favorable to our men, as the batteries supporting the rebel lines threw some of their shot and shell and railroad iron out of range. He also participated in the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Bermuda Hun- dred, siege of Petersburg!!, Butler's expedition to Fort P^'isher, and the capture of Fort Fisher under General Terry. He was engaged and in command of Co. B, 30th U. S. C. infantry, at Sugar Loaf hill, N. C, Dec. 11, 1864, his company leading the final charge; also at North East station, N. C, the day of the capture of Wilmington, at Faison station, N. C, March 19, 1865, and Smithfield junction, March 24th, which was the last engagement before the surrender of General Johnston's army to General Sherman. He was slightly wounded in a bayonet charge at Hatch's Run, Va., Oct. 28, 1864, and was mustered out of service in Dec. 1865; is now engaged in the printing and publishing business in Chicago, 111. He m. March, 1874, Nettie Burridge, of Michigan. CHILD. 1. Frank L.», b. March 1, 1877. t. Sarah Emma^ b. in Greenfield, Nov. 8, 1843; d. in Peterboro', Aug. 22, 1849. 900 GENEALOGY: TARBELL. 8. Harriet S.\ h. in Greenfield, March 8, 1846; d. in Greenfield, Sept. 3, 1847. 9. Frank P.*, b. in Peterboro', Feb. 28, 1853 ; d. in H., Oct. 10, 1870. SOLON AND JOSEPH A. TARBELL. Thomas^ Tarbell was one of the original pi'oprietors of Groton, Mass., in 1661, and town clerk of the place. Thomas'^ was a res. of Groton, Mass. Capt. Thomas^ settled in Mason. Thomas'* was his third son; b. Oct. 8, 1751 ; m. Sarah Barrett. JoeP, b. July 9, 1793, was their youngest son, and was m. twice. He was employed for years in the celebrated boot manufactory of Asher Peabody. His second wife was Mary Mansfield, of Temple, by whom he had four children, two of whom res. in H, 1. Solon« (JoeP, Thomas*, Capt. Thomas^, Thomas^, Thomas^), was b. in Mason village (now Greenville), Oct. 4, 1835; res. with his parents until the death of his father in 1851, when he left Lyndeboro', — to which place the family had rem., — working in Manchester and elsewhere until 1857, when he came to H. to res.; m. 1, Jan. 1, 1863, Abbie F., dau. of James and Abigail (Parker) Burton, of Wilton, who d. March 28, 1887; res. place marked "M. Miller" until 1865, and then rem. to Peterboro', and formed a part- nership with Anthony W. Copeland (q. v.) as carriage manufac- turers. They were succeeded by G. W. Farrai*, the present pro- prietor, in this business. He m. 2, Jan. 1, 1889, Myra, dau. of Wirling and Almira (Sawyer) Gregg, of Peterboro'; res. Peterboro', and is engaged in vai*ious mechanical employments. 2, Joseph A.« (JoeP, Thomas^ Capt. Thomas^ Thomas^ Thomas^), was b. in Mason village, Feb. 22, 1844; rem. with his parents to Lyndeboro' in 1847. After his father's death he res. from the age of 10 to 17 in the family of Benjamin Crosby, of Lyndeboro', in which excellent family correct principles and habits were formed. He came to H. in 1862, and worked for John Newell two years, and later at Antrim and Windsor. He purchased the place marked "T. Blodgett" in 1867, which he still owns, and on which he res. be- tween two and three years. He m. June 6, 1867, Amaret, dau. of Joshua S. Lakin. (q. v.) After he left the Blodgett farm he was employed at carpenter work on the bank building in Peterboro' and genealogy: TARBELL; TAYLOR. 901 elsewhere for two or three years, when he purchased of John Tar- bell a wholesale business of manufacturing and the sale of extracts, etc., and settled in West Wilton, but soon rem. with his business to South Lyndeboro', at which place he carried on an extensive busi- ness for about seven years, having charge of a country store a part of the time. He sold his extract business to his brother-in-law, F. B. Kichards (q. v.), and came to H. again in 1881 ; res. with his father-in-law, where they have erected one of the best, if not the very best, sets of farm buildings in the town, and where he is ex- tensively engaged in farming. He has held the offices of supervisor and selectman in H. CHILDREN. 1. Sanford M.", b. May 23, 1879. 2. Edith Emogeno", b. Sept. 19, 1880. EDWARD TAYLOR. 1. Edward^ Taylor, b. in Tewksbury, Mass., in 1765 ; ra. about the year 1795, Sarah Brooks, of Townsend, Mass., and came to H. in 1802. He carried on for a few years the grist-mill now known as the Coolidge mill; rem. to place marked "J. C. Towne," where he d. April 4, 1808; his widow m. Dec. 22, 1812, Joel Estabrooks. (q. V.) Children : — 2. Edward^, b. Sept. 1797; m. Feb. 17, 1828, Hannah, dan. of Oliver and Hannah (Hosly) Whitcomb (q. v.); res. on the David Wildes place; d. Aug. 4, 1852; his wife d. May 20, 1863. CHILDREN. 1. Charles E.^, b. Aug. 1, 1830; res. Contoocook village; a hotel-keeper. 2. Geo. H.3, b. 1835 ; res. Lowell, Mass. ; of the firm of Sawyer & Taylor. 3. Thomas-, b. Feb. 12, 1801 ; m. Sept. 27, 1835, Elizabeth Daby, of Lancaster, Mass. ; after res. at j^lace marked " Mrs. Cummings " a few years, rem. to Lancaster, Mass., where he d. Oct. 1, 1858. CHILDREN, BORN IN HANCOCK. 1. Sarah Elizabeth^, b. Jan. 26, 1827. 2. Franklin Daby^, b. Dec. 9, 1830. 4. Sarah Rr, b. April 22, 1803; m. Sept. 11, 1828, Robert Todd. (q. V.) 5. Charles^ b. March, 1805; m. Alraira Clafflin, of Westboro', Mass., where he d. in 1877. CHILDREN. 1. Charles E.^, b. iu 1831. 2. Eliza E.3, b. in 1834. 902 genealogy: taylor. 6. Wil]iam2,5b. Sept. 11, 1808; m. Sept. 15, 1832, Sally Lee, dau. of Joshua and Sally (Lee) Davis; res. in H., at the place marked "Barney," where he d. Feb. 7, 1850. Mrs. Taylor m. 2, July 24, 1869, Aaron Rowell, of Boston; res. Charlestown, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah Augusta^, b. March 13, 1S34; m. 1, Jan. 2, 1853, Seth A. ISToyes, of Chelsea, Vt., who d. Oct. 18, 1869; m. 2, June 19, 1876, Caleb S. Johnson, of Boston, who was b. in Orange, Mass.; res. Charles- town, Mass. Child: Edward Dennison^ (Xoyes), b. Oct. 8, 1853; d. July 4, 1863. 2. William HenryS, b. Aug. 22, 1835; m. June G, 1861, Mary Jane Dark, of Boston. Child: Hattie*. ISAIAH TAYLOR. Isaiah^ Taylor and Mary, his wife, were the first settlers at No. 26, and were residents here soon after the incorporation of the town. He rem. to the place now owned by John W. Hayward (q. v.), in Peterboro', in 1788, leaving his son-in-law, James Smith (q. v.), in care of the place in H. for some six years. He deeded his place in H. to Ebenezer Ware, Jr., April 9, 1795. He d. Nov. 1, 1801, aged 74; she d. July 7, 1803, aged 74. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah2, m. John Foster, (q. v.) 2. Betsey^, m. Alexander Stott; res. in Peterboro'. Child: Isaiah Taylor^, b. Feb. 13, 1795. 3. Polly2, m. James Smith, (q. v.) 4. Charles-, m. Betsey "Whittemore ; res. Peterboro'; d. Nov. 20, 1800, aged 38. Children : Joseph^, Charles'^. 5. Nabby-, m. James Stroud; res. Canada. JOSIAH TAYLOR. 1, Josiah^, son of William^ and Mary (Lovett) (Foster) Taylor, b. in Beverly, Mass., Sept. 17, 1772; m. 1, at Wenham, Mass., April 14, 1796, Betsey, dau. of Richard and Betsey (Dodge) Dodge, who was b. in Wenham, Mass., Nov. 19, 1778; d. June 27, 1812; m. 2, at Francestown, June 8, 1813, Phebe, dau. of Benjamin and Sarah (Bixby) Butterfield, who was b. in Francestown, April 29, 1786. Mr. Taylor was a farmer, and came to H. about the year 1797; GENEALOGY: TAYLOR. 903 res. at the place marked "W. L. Taylor," now in Bennington. His eldest son was b. in Beverly ; all the rest of his children were b. in H.; rem. to Maine, N. Y., where he d. Dec. 1, 1829. He owned nearly all the land which is the site of the village of Maine, with a number of buildings thereon. His widow subsequently m. Stephen Stoddard, who d. at Newark, N. Y., about 1852; she d. at North Chelmsford, Mass., May 14, 1870. Children:— 2. Josiah^ b. in Beverly, Mass., Sept. 9, 1796; m. Dec. 25, 1823, Sally, dau. of Simeon and Lois (Hartwell) Lakin. (q. v.) He was a farmer; res. on the homestead in Bennington, where he d. June 13, 1850; his wife d. Oct. 21, 1866. CHILDREN. 1. William Lakiu^ b. Oct. 31, 1824; m. 1, at North Chelmsford, Mass., April 7, IS—, Angeline, dau. of Ruel and Chloe E. (Dunn) Dodge, who was b. iu Stoddard, July 4, 1827, and d. Aug. 20, 1871 ; m. 2, at Bennington, Feb. 8, 1872, Josephiue M., dau. of Capt. Daniel and Lydia (Sawtelle) Burns, who was b. in Milford, May 10, 1837. He is a farmer; res. ou the homestead. Children : (1), Frank A.^, b. May 13, 1858. (2), Ada Maria^, b. May 11, 1803 ; school-teacher. 2. Sarah Maria^ b. Jan. 11, 1833; was a school-teacher; at present res. on the homestead with her brother. 3. Betsey^ b. April 19, 1798 ; ra. Arnold B. Burtt. (q. v.) 4. Lois^ b. Feb. 4, 1800 ; m. John, son of Samuel Whitcomb. (q. V.) 5. Mary Foster^ b. March 12, 1802; m. Daniel Lakin. (q. v.) 6. Mercy Thorn^, b, Nov. 17, 1804 ; d. Nov. 20, 1812. 7. An infant^ buried June 1, 1808. 8. William Lovett^ b. July 13, 1809 ; d. March 2, 1812. 9. William Lovett^ b. June 16, 1812 ; m. at Maine, N. Y., Sept. 1834, Betsey A., dau. of Daniel and Polly (Phipps) Hanchett, who was b. Feb. 24, 1812, in Lisle, Broome county, N. Y.; was a farmer ; rem. from New York to Illinois, where he d. March 21, 1863; his wife d. March 20, 1860; they are both buried in Durand, 111. CHILDREN. 1. Augelo A.^ b. in H., July 9, 1836 ; m. at Beloit, Wis., Oct. 15, 1859, Jus- tine Johnson. About the year 18G4 he went to California and sent his wife money to meet him, but he never heard from her again. He now res. with his brother, George, in Willifxms, Colusa county, Cal. One son^, b. Feb. 9, 1863; lived three days. 2. Harriet Lucy*, b. in Maine, N. Y., Nov. 1841; d. March, 1842. 904 GENEALOGY: TAYLOR. 3. Charles Willis\ b. July 11, 1843; m. in Wisconsin, Sept. 19, 1864, Cor- nelia T., dau. of Nathaniel and Laura (Page) Wood, who was b. in Maloue, N. Y., March 14, 1838 ; he is a railroad emploj-e ; res. New- field, N.J. Children: (1), Lillian M.s, b. in Beloit, Wis., Sept. 24, 1865 ; m. Dec. 25, 1882, Thomas D. Hallett, who was b. in Eock- land, Mass., Oct. 10, 1852; a farmer and rattan carriage and chair manufacturer ; res. Newfield, N. J. Child : EtheP, b. July 22, 1886. (2), Charles H.s, b, in Vineland, N. J., Nov. 12, 1868; d. Feb. 20, 1869. (3), Fred W.s, b. in Vineland, Oct. 21, 1870; d. March 21, 1871. (4), Adeline L.s, b. in Vineland, Sept. 30, 1872. (5), Evaliue E.5, b. Sept. 30, 1872; d. July 29, 1873. (6), Laura D.s, b. in Vine- land, March 26, 1877. (7), Viola P.^, b. in Vineland, March 6, 1880. 4. Francis Josiah^, b. in Glen Aubrey, N. Y., Feb. 18, 1846; m. at Biug- hamton, Cal., April 5, 1871, Mary A., dau. of Samuel and Harriet (Barliway) Weavers, Avho was b. in Ellough, Suffolk county, Eng., June 21, 1843; a farmer; res. Bird's Landing, Solano county, Cal. Children, all b. in Montezuma, Solano county, Cal.: (1), Emma L.5, b. June 9, 1875. (2), Addie S.^, b. Jan. 3, 1877. (3), Anna B.5, b. Feb. 2, 1884. 5. Mary Lakin*, b. in Glen Aubrey, N. Y., May 5, 1850; m. at Suisun City, Cal., May 25, 1872, Aaron B., son of William and Caroline (Martin) Ripley, who was b. in Searsmont, Me., Oct. 25, 1837; a farmer; res. Searsmont, Me. Children: (1), Carrie A.^, b. May 8, 1873. (2), Bessie Edith^, b. Jime 9, 1881. (3j, Frank Taylor^, b. Oct. 7, 1887. 6. George William*, b. in Maine, N. Y., Aug. 8, 1853; is a teamster; res. Williams, Cal., where he went with his oldest brother in 1864. 10. Jonathan Foster3,b. May 29, 1814; ra. at Maine, N. Y., July 2, 1840, Betsey, dan. of Thomas P. and Polly (Burgit) Brown, who was b. in Berkshire, Tioga county, N. Y., June 5, 1814; a farmer; rem. from New York to Minnesota, where he d. Aug. 28, 1878. CHILDREN, ALL BUT ONE BORN IN MAINE, N. Y. 1. Levi E.*, b. May 29, 1841 ; d. in Andersonville prison, Sept. 12, 1864. 2. Philena L.*, b. May 13, 1843; m. at Saratoga, Minn., July 2, 1862, Mor- rill I., sou of Joshua and Jemima Davis, who was b. in Boston, Mass., May 2, 1841; a farmer; res. Columbus, Cherokee county, Kan. Children, all but two b. in Mapleton, Blue Earth county, Minn. : (1), Royal E.», b. in Saratoga, Minn., April 5, 1863. (2), Worthy J.°, b. Oct. 16, 1865. (3), Bertha F.s, b. Sept. 8, 1867; m. at Columbus, Kan., May 20, 1886, Charles Shigley. (4), Mama E.^, b. Feb. 12, 1869. (5), Ernest M.^, b. Feb. 27, 1871; d. Oct. 18, 1872. (6), Ernestine M.s, b. in St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 6, 1877. 3. Marion D.*, b. April 5, 1845 ; m. at Rusliford, Filmore county, Minn., March 27, 1869, Maggie C, dau. of John and Phcebe (Heerd) Claw- GENEALOGY : TAYLOR. 905 sou, who was b. iu Meadville, Pa., Nov. 20, 1842; he is a farmer; res. Saratoga, Minn. Children: (1), Jennie L.^, b. April 4, 1870. (2), Alma M.-, b. Aug. 14, 1871. (3), Glenn L.», b. Oct. 14, 1875. 4. Melviu J.S b. Oct. 7, 1847; m. at Mapleton, Minn., June 22, 1871, Mag- gie A., dau. of John and Catherine Gordon, who was b. at Clarion, Pa., Feb. 24, 1854; he is a United States mail carrier; res. Hous- ton, Minn. Children: (1), Charles M.^, b. in Mapleton, Minn., May 20, 1872; d. Aug. 7, 1873. (2), Dorah A.^, b. in Saratoga, Minn., Aug. 16, 1876. (3), Willie ^^.^ b. in Hesper, la., April 18. 1878. (4), Jay Dee% b. in Houston, Minn., April 11, 1883; d. Aug. 31, 1884. 5. Judson M.^, b. Aug. 17, 1849; m. at Saratoga. Minn., March 24. 1872, Sarah J., dau. of Ebenezer and Electa (Allen) Endei-bee, a grand- niece of Gen. Ethan Allen, who was b. in Eussell, N. Y., March 20, 1846; he is a carpenter; res. Slayton, Minn. Children: (1), Ella Gertrude', b. Feb. 17, 1874. (2 and 3), Lilly Gay^ and Tilly May5, b. April 22, 1876. (4), Clyde Foster^, b. July 12, 1878. (5), George Judson^, b. June 11, 1881. (6), Effie Nora', b. July 14, 1886. 6. Daniel L.^ b. Feb. 20, 1852; m. 1, at Fremont, Minn., July 23, 1876, Matilda M., dau. of Thomas and Nancy (Young) Donelsou, who was b. at Willow Creek, 111., April 8, 1857, and d. Jan. 2, 1885; m. 2, at Preston, Minn., Oct. 2, 1886, Irene, dau. of Adam and Khoda Best, who was b. in Jordan, Minn., Jan. 14, 1864; he is a farmer; res. on his father's homestead; post-office address, Clyde, Minn. Child: a dau.s, b. May 15, 1888. 7. Virgilla G.^ b. Oct. 23, 1854; m. at St. Charles, Minn., Sept. 30, 1874, Fred W., sou of Joshua and Jemima Davis, who was b. in Canter- bury, Sept. 21, 1848; a farmer; res. Columbus, Kan. Children: (1), Augusta Joy5, b. in Sappington, St. Louis county. Mo., Sept. 5, 1876.* (2), Jessie May^, b. in Sappington, May 5, 1878. (3), Fred W.^, b. in St. Louis, Mo., June 21, 1883. (4), Walter L.«, b. in Columbus, Kan., March 22, 1885. (5), Otto Foster^ b. in Colum- bus, Oct. 12, 1887. 8. Azuba B.*, b. iu Saratoga, Minn., Sept. 4, 1857; d. May 2, 1863. 11. John Thoru^, b. Jan. 14, 1816 ; m. at Chenango Forks, N.Y., Jan. 25, 1839, Amelia, dau. of Bostwick and Mary (Williams) Bad- ger, who was b. in Coventry, N. Y., Sept. 26, 1817. He d. in Loda, 111., Aug. 13, 1863; was a shoemaker; his widow res. in Bandera, Tex. CHILDREN. 1. George Badger*, b. in Lisle, N. Y., March 10, 1840; was sliot by an assassin, Aug. 18, 1884, at Beaver Lake, Crockett county, Tex. * The paper from which this family record is made up has this note attached ; " Same room iu General Grant's house where she and all her children were born." 906 genealogy: taylor. 2. Eugenia M.*, b. in Maine, N. Y., June 10, 1842; m. at Loda, 111., Dec. 25, 1865, Morton, son of John B. and Margaret A. (Boyd) Culver, who was b. in Niles, 111., Aug. 30, 1841; a lawyer; res. Glencoe, Cook county. 111. Children: (1), Henry Nelson% b. Sept. 18, 186G. (2), Eugenia Margaret^, b. Dec. 16, 1868. (3), Morton Taylor^, b. Dec. 2, 1870. (4), Alvin Howard^, b. March 9, 1873. (5), Delphia MaryS, b. Jan. 19, 1875. (G), John Raymond^, b. Feb. 28, 1878. (7), Arthur Edwards^, b. April 9, 1880. (8), Roger Stanley^, b. March 10, 1882. 3. R. Melvyn*, b. in Greene, N. Y., July 2, 1844; m. at Bandera, Tex., March 27, 1870, Nancy J., dau. of Daniel and Mary (Stoper) Rugh, who was b. in Blaii'sville, Pa., May 2, 1840; he is associate editor of the Stockman and Farmer, San Antonio, Tex. Children, all b. in Bandera, Tex. : (1), Cora A.^, b. Jan. 17, 1871. (2), Mary M.^, b. Aug. 9, 1872; d. Nov. 29, 1875. (3), Walter R.^ b. April 22, 1874. (4), Eugenia M.^, b. July 15, 1876. (5), Alice G.^ b. Sept. 12, 1879. 4. P. Louise*, b. in Greene, N. Y., June 9, 1846; a school-teacher; res. Bandera, Tex. 5. Clarence A.'*, b. in Greene, N. Y., May 17, 1849; m. at Utica, Mich., Feb. 19, 1870, Lucy A., dau. of John and Minei'va Murphy, who was b. in Messina, N. Y., April 26, 1848; he is a ranchman; res. Bandera, Tex. Children: (.1), Harry L.^, b. in Bloomfield, Mich., April 5, 1871. (2), Pearl A.^, b. in' Sears, Mich., April 6, 1873. (3), Nina I.°, b. in Sears, Mich., March 1, 1877. 6. J. Humphreys b. in Delaware, Pa., July 13, 1852; d. Oct. 13, 1855. 7. An infant*, d. June 17, 1856. 8. Harry E.*, b. in St. Homer, Ind., Oct. 11, 1858; d. in Loda, 111., Aug. 9, 1860. 9. Grace A.*, b. in Loda, HI., Dec. 4, 1861; m. at Bandera, Tex., Dec. 4, 1879, William, son of Henry and Frances (Weidenfeldt) Schladoer, who was b. in Comfort, Tex., May 17, 1853; a stockman; res. Ban- dera, Tex. Cliildren, all b. in Bandera: (1), Amelia E.^, b. Nov. 20, 1880. (2), Frederick H.s, b. Sept. 22, 1882. (3), Arthur R.^ b. Jan. 13, 1885. 13. Arvilla^, b. Jan. 27, 1818; m. at Maine, N. Y., Feb. 21, 1839, Chester, son of Henry and Cbloe (DeLano) Marean, who was b. in Maine, N. Y., April 3, 1815; a farmer; res. Maine, N. Y. CHILDREN, BORN IN MAINE, N. T. 1. Henriettas b. April 19, 1840; m. June 23, 1868, James, son of William and Elizabeth (Cott) Weller, who was b. in Sussex county, Eng., Aug. 2, 1821; is employed in the office of the Shield Barb Wire Co.; res. North Springfield, Mo. Children: (1), Marian^^, b. April 20, 1869. (2), Stuarts t>. Dec. 26, 1870. (3), Annie LauraS b. Aug. 3, 1874. GENEALOGY: TAYLOR. 907 2. Josiali Taylor', b. April ;{0, 1S12; lu. aL Biiioiiaiuton, N. Y., June 23, 18G9, Lizzie, dau. of James and Sarah (Winsor) Richards, who was b. in Morristown, N. J., Dec. 2"), 1849; he is a lawyer; res. Brook- lyn, N. Y. 3. Lauretta A.\ h. Sept. 16, 1844; a teacher; res. Sprinjilield. iNlo. 4. Addie*. b. Jan. 9, 1848; m. in Maine, N. Y., Dec. 30, 1885, James S., son of John and Caroline (Laughliu) Hughes, who was b. in Darling- ton. Ont., Feb. 20, 184G; inspector of schools, Toronto, Can. Chil- dren: (1), Laura Caroline'', b. Xov. 13, 1880. (2), James Chester^ b. March 30, 1888. .5. Jessie', b. Xov. 17, 1858. 13. Augustus E.^ b. Aug. 11, IS'22; in. at Nashua, Dec. 6, 1848, Nancy L., dau. of John and Nancy (Smith) Boynton, who was b. in New Hampton, May 20, 1828; d. Feb. 23, 18G3; res. Des Moines, la. CHILDREN. 1. Charles Augustus^, b. in Wentworth, June 28, 18.50 ; d. in Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 10, 1882. 2. Addie Jane^ b. in Meredith, April 14, 1852; m. at Geneseo, 111., March 29, 1870, Robert W., son of William Tarbox and Sarah (Eastman) Underbill, who was b. in Piermont, Jan. l(i, 1849; a farmer; res. Ladora, 111. Children, all b. in Ladora : (1), Sarah Levesa^, b. Jan. 19, 1871. (2), Adalbert Waterman^, b. May 11, 1873. (3), Charles Eugenes, b. ggpt, 25, 1875. (4), Anna May% b. June 8, 1878. (5), Bessie PearF, b. March 29, 1880. (6), Ralph Frank^ b. July 23, 1884. 3. Nancy Elizabeth*, b. in Davenport, la., Nov. 11, 1858; m. Harry S. Hawkins ; res. Bradford, Pa. 4. Frank M.^ b. in Atkinson, 111., April 22, 1801 ; m. at Des IVIoines, la., April 25, 1885, Lillie M., dau. of Lyman and Jennie (Vaughner) Smith, who was b. in Davis county, la., Jan. 7, 186G; he is em- ployed in a barb-wire factory ; res. Des Moines, la. Child : Jennie"^, b. March 7, 1886. 14. Adaline L.^ b. Oct. 2, 1823; m. at Union, N. Y., Aug. 14, 1849, Ziba, son of Ziba and Mary (Kennedy) Gay, wlio was b. in Niagara, N. Y., Nov. 25, 1823; of the firm of Silver & Gay, machinists, North Chelmsford, Mass. CHILDREN, BORN IN NORTH CHELMSFORD. 1. Frederick Taylor', b. June 28, 1850; d. April 12, 1886. 2. Emma Jane*, b. June 15, 1859. 3. Adeline Maria* (twin to above), d. March 8, 1860. 908 genealogy: taylor. 15. Emaline S.^, b. Oct. 2, 1823; ra. at Maine, K Y., May 17, 1842, Sheldon, son of Moses Burt and Ann (Buckley) Maxwell, who was b. in Unadilla, N. Y., March 2, 1817; d. in Waterford, Pa,, Sept. 7, 1876; was a dry goods and produce merchant. His widow res, with her son in Columbus, Wis. CHILDREN. 1. Charles Burt*, b. in Greene, N, Y., June 18, 1843 ; m. at Waterford, Pa., Nov. 22, 1865, Isadore, dau. of Asa D. and Louise (Halstead) John- son, who was b, in Lee, IST. Y., May 5, 1848 ; is a travelling freight agent on. the Union Pacific railroad; res. North Topeka, Kan. Children : (1), Grant S.^, b. in Waterford, Pa., Sept. 16, 1866. (2), Emma L.^, b. in Waterford, July 3, 1868. (3), Stella May^, b. in Winona, Minn., May 11, 1875. (4), Robert Dexter^, b. in Winona, Feb. 26, 1879. 2. Adeline Sarah^ b, in Greene, N. Y., June 14, 1845 ; m, at Waterford, Pa,, Oct, 7, 1874, Charles L,, son of Charles and Maria (Giberson) Der- ing, who was b. in Sunbury, Pa., Dec. 3, 1836; a lawyer; res. Por- tage, Wis. Children : (1;, Jessie G.^, b. in Columbus,Wis., Aug. 15, 1876. (2), Irma Taylor^, b. in Columbus, July 14, 1878. (3), Charles MaxwelP, b, in Portage, Wis,, Feb. 11, 1881. 3. Frances A.'', b. in Greene, N. Y., June 27, 1847; a school-teacher; res. Columbus, Wis. 4. John Sheldon*, b. in Lowville, Pa., April 3, 1850; m. at Waterford, Pa., Nov. 12, 1879, Josephine H., dau. of Henry and Marietta (Jed- son) Vincent, who was b. in Waterford, June 9, 1851 ; he is a law- yer; res. Columbus, Wis. Child: Eleanor Vincent'', b, in Colum- bus, Wis., Feb, 11, 1883. 5. William W,*, b. in Lowville, Pa,, April 11, 1853; m, at Great Bend, Kan,, Oct, 26, 1881, Harriet, dau, of Henry and Mary (Kimber) Sweet, who was b. in Deerfield, O,, Sept, 16, 1845 ; res. New Kiowa, Kan, ; keeper of a restaurant, 6. Emma L,*, b, in Lowville, Pa., Jan, 15, 1856 ; d, Feb, 24, 1857, 7. Mary L.*, b, in Wattsburg, Pa,, Dec, 24, 1858; m, at Columbus, Wis., Aug. 31, 1881, Frank A., son of John and Louisa (Rockwell) Sedg- wick, who was b. in Waterford, Pa., July 1, 1853; a druggist; res. Clintonville, Wis. Child: Irma^, b. in Clintonville, July 2, 1882. 8. Fred Allen*, b. in Wattsburg, Pa., Sept. 9, 1861 ; res. Portage, Wis. 16. Frances M.^, b. June 2, 1825 ; m. at North Chelmsford, Mass., Jan. 30, 1848, Nathaniel J., son of Christie and Lydia (Dow) Duncan, (q. v.) The record of the Josiah Taylor family has been furnished us by Mrs. Ada M. (Lakin) Duncklee, of Romance, Vernon county, Wis. GENEALOGY : TAYLOR. 909 REUBEN TAYLOR. Reuben^ Taylor came froiu New Ii)s\vich to H.; res. No. 89, where he kept a hotel; m. Dec. 26, 1791, Nabby Breed, of Nelson; rem. to Washington about the year 1800, where he d. March 13, 1804, aged 40 years. His widow m. 2, Alexander Parker, of Hillsboro'. CIIILPKEN. 1. Lucy'-, b. in H., Xov. 27, 17i).'{; in. ('aiuphcU ; res. New Boston; d. in the nineteenth year of lier ago. 2. Milly-, b. in H., Feb. (1, 1795; d. in IlillsbonV in ISl'.); in. Zchcdiali Shattuek. 3. Charles'-, b. in H., July, 1797; res. New Ipswich; d. Jan. t, ISaO; m.; one dau. living in Nashua. 4. Nathaniel"-, b. in H., Oct. 17, 1798; d. June 6, ISSO; m. Eunice Moore, who was b. Aug. 28, 1803, and d. Nov. 17, 18.57; res. Hillsboro\ Children: (1), Charles W.3, b. March 3, 182(); res. Hillsboro^ m. ; one dau., Clara BelP, b. April 4, 1879. (2), Daniel M.-', b. May 30, 1827; d. Feb. 3, 18.32. (3), George B.^, b. Nov. 11, 1834; d. Jan. 17, 1875. (4), Lucy Ann', b. July 2, 1841 ; d. May 28, 1854. 5. James-, b. in Washington, June 17, 1800; d. in South Boston, ]\rass., in 1802. 6. Sylvia-, b. in AVashington, Jan. 1, 1802; m. Oct. 5, 1819, Daniel Camiv bell, of Acworth ; she d. Dec. 28, 1856. 7. Ilirain-, b. in Washington, Sept. 3, 1803; d. in Newton, Mass., Dec. 4, 1844; m. twice. Children: (1), Moses D.^, m. and res. Nashua. (2), Elizabeth T.'^. THOMAS TAYLOR. Thomas^ Taylor,* b. in Ashby, Mass., Nov. 24, 1805; m. l,Jan. 26, 1830, Sylvia Ward, dau. of Jesse and Elizabeth (Brown) Barker (q. v.), who d. in Concord, Mass., April 28, 1851; m. 2, in 1853, Martha Perry, of Jamaica Plain, Mass.; res. in H., on the Barker farm, a few years ; rem. to Massachusetts, where he res. in several places ; d. in Acton, Mass., in 1877. CHILDREN. 1. George D.'-, b. in H., Aug. 21, 1830; was a carpenter; m. at Weston, Mass., March 21, 1858, Mary A. Phillips, of Lowell, Mass. ; res. Walthasi, Mass., where he d. Jan. 28, 1883. Children: (1), Alvah G.3, b. Aug. 23, 1860. (2), M. Florence-*, b. Aug. 29, 1862. (3), * He was a brother of Davis Taylor, who m. Elizabeth Barker, (q. v.) 910 GENEALOGY : TAYLOR; TENNEY. George Howards, b. Oct. 29, 1864. (4 and 5), May L.s and Mabel L.3, b. Nov. 2, 1874. Andrew J.'-^, b. in Ashby, April 21, 1832; a carpenter; m. in 1852, Mary J. Smith; res. Waltham, Mass. Edward T.-, b. in Townsend, Mass., Dec. 9, 1833; m. in 1855, Lucy M. Willis, of Sudbury, Mass. ; res. Waltham, Mass. Sabra A.-, b. in Ashby, Mass., Sept. 16, 1835; d. in 1877; unm. Amanda S.^, b. in Methuen, Mass., Feb. 3, 1840; d. Sept. 18, 1859; unm. Caroline A.'-, b. in Dracut, Mass., Oct. 17, 1842; m. Sumner; res. Natick, Mass. THOMAS TAYLOR, 3. Thomas Taylor, of H., m. Oct. 8, 1801, Sally Jones, of H.; prob- ably dau. of Thomas and Sally Jones, (q. v.) TENNEY. Thomas^ Tenney was b. in Eowley, Eng., in 1614; m. 1, Ann , who d. Sept. 25, 1657; m. 2, Feb. 24, 1658, Elizabeth Panot; settled in Rowley, Mass., in 1638 ; he d. Feb. 20, 1700. Six children. John^ (Thomas^) was his eldest son, b. Dec. 14, 1640; m. Feb. 26, 1663, Mercy Panot, who d. Nov. 27, 1667. He was twice m. after- ward ; res. in that part of Rowley now called Groveland. SaraueP (John^ Thomas^), b. Nov. 20, 1667; m. 1, Abigail Bailey, who d. in 1689; m. 2, Sarah Boynton, who was the mother of eleven children, and d. at the age of 37 ; m. 3, Hannah Moody ; he d. Feb. 8, 1748. All three of the above-named held important positions in the church and in civil and military affairs. SamueP was one of the fifty members of the Massachusetts Provincial assembly who voted against the king's charter in 1725. Samuel" (SamueF, John-, Thomas^), b. in Bradford, Dec. 15, 1697; m. 1, Jan. 5, 1720, Sarah Wooster; m. 2, Dec. 28, 1749, Elizabeth Fales. He rem. to Littleton, Mass., in 1727, and d. there in 1777. Eleven children. 1. SamueP (Samuel", SamueP, John'^, Thomas^), b. in Bradford, Mass., May 24, 1725 (O. S.*) ; m. 1, Sarah Tyler, who was b. April 19, 1724; d. April 6, 1776; m. 2, Ellen , who was b. June 17, * All the above dates are probably Old Style. genealogy: tenney. 911 1723; d. in H., Jan. li, 1815 ; rem, from Littleton, Mass., to Ashburn- liam, Mass., in 1777; to Actou, Mass., in 1780, where he lost most of his property through the depreciation of the Continental cur- rency; rem. to H. in 1786; d. in H., Feb. 11, 1795. Twelve chil- dren, two of whom res. in H. 2, DanieF (SamueP, Samuel*, SamucF, John'-, Thomas^), b. in Littleton, Mass., July 7, 1756; d. March 24, 181*2; m. Lucy Shat- tuck, who was b. May 4, 1763; d. Jan. 4, 1837. After the death of Mr. Tenney, she m. 2, Israel Sabin, who d. Oct. 31, 1838. Mr. and Mrs. Tenney res. several years in Marlboro' ; came to H. in 1791, and res. at Xo. 45. I had supposed that he rem. from H. some years before he d., but no paper at hand gives me any information on the subject, with the exception of one prepared by his brother, Amos, in 1835; and the inference to be drawn from that is, that he d. in H.,* and subsequently the family rem. to the state of New York. Children : — f 3. Daniel", b. in Marlboro', March 11, 1788; m. Nov. 26, 1806, Charlotte Rand (Wrand on town records), who was b. March 7, 1788; settled at No. 45; rem. to Ontario, N. Y., about the year 1819, and from there to Juneau, Wis., where he d. Sept. 21, 1849; his wife d. in Mapleton, Minn., Aug. 20, 1871. CHILDREN, FIRST SIX BORN IN HANCOCK. 1. Betsey^ b. Sept. 17, 1806; d. in Xew York, June 5, ISoi; m. Samuel Olds ; a farmer. 2. Lucy*, b. Aug. 15, ISOS; d. in Wiscousiu, March 10, 1855; m. Asa Bush ; a farmer. 3. Asa^ b. June 30, 1811; d. in :Miohigau, March 10, 1852; a farmer; m. Eliza Lyon. 4. Erailys, b. July 30. 1813; m. Arad Owen; res. Horicou. Wis. 5. Maria^, b. June 4, 1815; d. in Xew York, May 4, 183(5; m. Oliver Hackett ; a farmer. 6. D. Plummer^ b. Aug. 8, 1817; m. Elizabeth Mitchell; res. ^Mapleton, Minn. He has kindly furnished the record of his father's family. 7. Mary'^, b. Aug. 18, 1820; m. Arden Coleman; a farmer. 8. Zllphas, b. May 19, 1823 ; d. in New York, July 23, 1824. 9. MishaeF, b. June 13, 1825; m. Mary Sutton; res. Mapleton, Minn. 10. Sylvester*, b. Aug. 0, 1828; d. in New York, March 18, 1834. 11. Henry*, b. Aug. 6, 1831; m. Martha McGee; a farmer; res. Dakota. *D. Plummcr Tenney informs me that he did die in H. t It is the current tradition in II. that tin; pai'cnts of these vhildren had fully de- cided to name their fonrlli son Abednego, but tliat to tlicir regret no son to bear this good name was born to them. 912 GENEALOGY : TENNEY. 4. Shadrach^ b. in Marlboro', April 16, 1790 ; rn. Dec. 22, 1812, Mrs. Susannah (Griffin) Margery (q. v.); res. several years at No. 44; rem. in 1825 to Ontario, Wayne county, N. Y., where he d. Dec. 15, 1868; his wife d. Dec, 29, 1844; supposed to be about 72 years old. CHILDREN. 1. Lovma^, b. Sept. 15, 1813 ; m. May 27, 1840, John Down, who was b. June 14, 1814; res. Webster, Monroe county, N. Y.* Children: (1), Ann Eliza", b. March 7, 1841 ; m. 1, Joshua H. Vinton, who d. in the service at New Orleans ; m. 2, James Campbell ; res. Webster, N. Y. To her we are indebted for valuable information. (2) , Emily Jane", b. Jan. 22, 1843; m. John Ridgeway, who d. at Anderson- ville, Ga.; she res. in Ontario, Wayne county, N. Y. (3), James Emery", b. Dee. 2, 1844; m. Ruth A. Willits; res. Ontario, N. Y. We have also valuable letters from him. (4), George Abner", b. Aug. 31, 1846; m. Cornelia Stearns; res. Ontario, N. Y. (5), Perry Fernando", b. Oct. 12, 1848 ; m. Imogene Bassett ; res. On- tario, N. Y. (6), Hattie Elizabeth", b. Feb. 11, 1851 ; m. James B. Wiley; res. Ontario, N. Y. (7), Charles Burton", b. Dec. 4, 1853 ; principal of village school, Brighton, Monroe county, N. Y. ; m. Pliebe Morrill. (8), Edwin Ossian", b. May 21, 1855; a merchant; res. Marion, Wayne county, IST. Y. ; m. Freda R. Sanford. 2. Axa«, b. March 14, 1815 ; d. Oct. 15, 1845 ; m. George Trumbell, who after her death m. Ann Eliza Grandin, of Walworth, N. Y. ; res. Ontario, N. Y. Children: (1), Susan", m. Fred Grandin; res. Wal- worth, X. Y. (2), John", a painter; res. Palmyra, Wayne county, N. Y. ; m. Ida Tasket. Two children. 5. Meshach', b. in H., July 22, 1793; rem. about the year 1813 to Ontario, Wayne county, N. Y., where he worked several years in the iron ore mines; then became a farmer; rem. in April, 1854, to Fond du Lac county, Wis., and from there to Faribault county, Minn., where he d. April 15, 1870; m. 1, Phebe Cram, from whom he was divorced; m. 2, Oct. 3, 1826, Eliza tS. Bush, who was b. in Wilmington, Vt., Aug. 6, 1806. CHILDREN, BORN IN ONTARIO, N. Y. 1. Nathan Cram*, b. July 28, 1817; m. the dau. of a Mormon elder and became a Mormon elder at Nauvoo, 111. ; emigrated to Utah and was killed by the cow boys in New Mexico in July, 1883. 2. Nancy Jane^, b. Sept. 1, 1827; d. at North Washington, la., in 1870; m. in 1843, Anson H. Sutton, who d. in 1863. Six children, one of whom has d. * From the tenor of the papers before me I infer that Mr. Down is not living. GENEALOGY: TENNEY. 913 3. Oliver Bush^ b. Dec. 9, 182S ; in. 1, in 1855, Lovicy Bootli, wlio d. May 22, 18G3; after her death he rem. to Minnesota, where he ni. 2, De Ette Maxson; he is a farmer. Seven chikh-eu, one of whom has d. 4. Calistas, b. March 17, 1830; d. Sept. 1, 1830. 5. Hanauiah Derrick*^, b. May 3, 1832; m. Hattie Foote; res. Minnesota. Eight chihlreu. G. Ambrose Fox^ b. Oct. 3, 1833; ni. Mnvch 22, 18(;r), Mary Goff; res. Minnesota. " At the age of 22 his father gave up his farm and the charge of tlie family to him, and lie proved himself a good man- ager, the most dutiful of sons, and a true brother and guardian to the younger' children.'" He has four chihh-en. 7. An infant sou'^, b. and d. Jan. 17, 1835. 8. Dr. Silas BueF, b. May 17, 1836; m. in Wisconsin, Huldah Sexton; he served in the Civil war, and about two years after he came home his wife d. ; present res., Dakota, where he is practising medicine. Two children. !). Nancy Alniira**, b. March 5, 1838; m. ^Farch 27, 1854, George Booth; present res., Kansas. Twelve children, one of whom has d. 10. Eber James^, b. May 6, 1839; in. Addie Frasier; present res.. New Mexico ; is a Mormon. 11. Susan Avarillas, b. Feb. 23, 1S41 ; m. in Owatonna, :\rinn., Nov. 4, 1809, James Ivers ; rem. to Kansas in 1874. Three children living; two have d. 12. Eliza Lovina^ b. April 5, 1843; m. in Wisconsin, July 4, 1862, Nathan Frakes ; rem. to Minnesota in 1864, and to California in 1873 ; pres- ent res., Oiiand, Colusa county, Cal. We are under great obliga- tions to Mrs. Frakes, not only for the record of her father's family, but also for information in regard to " Jack Ware." Children : (1), Lorenzo D.'-*, b. in Fond du Lac county. Wis., June 24, 1864. (2), Lonzo D.9, b. in Faribault county, Minn., Jan. 5, 1867. (3), Lewis B.9, b. in Faribault county, Minn., Nov. 27, 1868. (4), Leon W\9, b. in Faribault county, Minn., Sept. 23, 1871. (5), Libbie L.", b. in Colusa county, Cal., Oct. 11, 1878. 13. George Meshach*', b. Jan. 28, 1845; in. and res. in Wisconsin. Two children. 14. An infant dau.^ b. and d. April 20, 1846. 15. Sally Friday^ b. Oct. 9, 1847C'?) ; m. in Minnesota, Jan. 1, 1865, Horatio Wicks. Ten children, four of whom have d. 16. Lucy Melissa*, b. Aug. 16, 1849; m. Nov. 4, 1869, Byron Philbrook; rem. from Minnesota to California in 1875, where she d. four months after reaching their destination. 17. Ann Augusta^ b. Aug. 19, 1851 ; m. March 22, 1874, John Gofl'; res. Minnesota. Three children. 6. Amos® (SamueP, SamueP, SaniueP, John'-, Thomas^), b. in Littleton, Mass., Nov. 23, 1761 ; m. Jan. 7, 1783, Mary Chapin, who was b. Oct. 25, 1762; d. in H., March 12, 1829. Mr. Tenuey settled 914 GENEALOGY; TENNEY. in Acton, Mass.; rem. to H. in 1786; res. place marked " J.Tenney." There lies before me a paper that he prepared, which gives an ac- count of the Tenney family, and has been of great service to me. The closing lines I give as they came from his pen : — " I lived in H. about forty-six years. My wife d. March 12, 1829; she left one dau., unm.; she kept my house until Sept. 9, 1830, at which time she m., and I quit keeping house, and hire my hoard. I enjoy myself very well. I am neither poor nor rich, but I have enough for this world ; and I think, as I have for many years, that the re- ligion of Jesus is the one thing needful, and may we all so live as to meet in the bright realms of glory. _ (Signed.) "AMOS TENKEY." " North Ciiaklestown, April 28, 1835. He d. in H., April 1, 1848, realizing in himself that "the path of the just is as the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." Children : — 7. Eev. Amos^ b. in Acton, Mass., Oct. 19, 1783 ; m. Jan. 1, 1805, Olive Gilbert, who was b. in Littleton, Mass., in 1779; d. Sept. 10, 1865. He was a Methodist minister; res. H., Mario w, and Lang- don; he d. in Marlow, Nov. 15, 1842. CHILDREN. 1. Aarons, b. in H., in 1806; d. March 23, 1869; m. in 1833, Adaline Kid- der, of Alstead, who m. 2, Deacon McNeil, of Westminster, Vt. Children: (1), Harriet^, m. A. P. Corliss; res. Eipon, Wis. (2), Mary A.^ b. in Alstead, Nov. 23, 1839 ; res. Westminster, Vt. (3), Henry A.^, b. Nov. 26, 1845. (4), Herbert^, b. in Marlow, April 15, 1851 ; d. Oct. 20, 1870. 2. Sarah*, b. in Marlow in 1807; m. N. R. Butler; a farmer. Children: Mary E.'\ Emma L.", and Susan^, not living; Le Roy^ and Addie M.^, res. in Ashburuham, Mass. 3. Gilbert^, b. in 1809 ; d. March, 1868 ; m. Betsey Gale, of Marlow. Chil- dren: (1), Sarah^, m. ; res. California. (2), Ella^, res. Minneapolis, Minn. (3), Mollis^, d. in 1883. 4. John», b. in Marlow in 1812 ; d. March, 1885 ; m. Susan Priest, of Little- ton, Mass. Child : John P.-', res. Newton Highlands, Mass. ; is a merchant. 5. Amos% b. in Marlow in 1815 ; m. 1, Maria Allen, of Boston, Mass. ; m. 2, Josephine Sutherland, of New York city, and res. there; retired from business. Children: Nettie", d. ; William"; Sutherland", a lawyer; Herbert"; all res. New York city. 6. Wesley*, b. in 1821 ; d. in 1823. 8. SamueP, b. in Acton, Mass., July 19, 1785; m. 1, March 26, 1809, Clarissa Royce, who was b. Dec. 12, 1788; d. Jan. 25, 1846; m. 2, Oct. 10, 1847, Susan F. Cram, who was b. Oct. 13, 1807; d. May 4, 1862; res. Stoddard and Marlow, where he d. Oct. 4, 1867. GENEALOGY : TENNEY. 915 CHILDKKN. 1. Giliuau J?.^ b. April 11. ISIO; d. Feb. 11, 18r);{; in. Feb. 21, IS.M, 8ar:ili ('ram, who d. Sept. 10, 185G. 2. Miltou^ b. July 5, 1812; d. Sept. 20, 1835. 3. Laurena^ b. Oct. G, 1814; d. Sept. 12, 1819. 4. Leouard% b. May 30, 1817; d. April, 186(5; m. March 31, 1813. Susan Weeks. Child : Augusta^, ni. ; res. Charlestowu. 5. Maria*, b. June 1. 1S19; d. Mareli IS. 1S78; in. April. IS.!!). .lames Hudson. 6. Prof. Sanboru% b. in Stoddard, Jan. 13, 1S27; m. at ■NliHord, July 30, 1855, Abby A., dau. of Jacob and Abigail Hook (Sanborn) Gove, who was b. in AYest Amesbury (now Merriinac), Jlass., May 8, 1836. Professor Tenney was graduated at Amherst college in 1853, and was for several years Instructor in mathematics and natui'al history at the normal school at Lancaster, Mass., which was under the direction of Prof. William Russell, and he was also lecturer on natural history before tlie teachers' institutes of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and other states. He was dui'ing these years a close student under the direction of Professor Agassiz, in Cambridge. On the opening of Vassar college, in 1865, he was elected professor of natui-al history in that institution, and in 1868 he was elected to the same chair in Williams college, which position he held until the close of his life. He gave two courses of lectures before the Lowell institute in the city of Boston, and at the time of his death was under engagement to give a third course there. He was the author of "Geology for Teachers, Classes, and Private Students" (1859), "A Manual of Zoology" (1865), "Natural History of Animals," "Natural His- tory Tablets," "Elements of Zoology," and other works "that have been largely adopted as text books, and have been accepted as valuable contributions to the educational appliance in all these departments." Professor Tenney was an enthusiast in his work, and he was able to inspire his pupils with enthusiasm, as I can testify from expe- rience. He knew nothing of any conflict between science and Christianity ; on the contrary, he discovered in science a help to the teachings of Christianity, and on every available occasion made this thought prominent. He d. at Buchanan, Mich., July 9, 1877. His wife, who has kindly furnished information in regard to the Tenney family, but has been reticent concerning her own work, is also an author, having published "Pictures and Stories of Animals for Little Ones at Home" (New York, 6 vols., 1868), and also con- tributed to the "Natural History of Animals." Children: (1), Amy Belief b. June 5, 18.58. (2), Sanborn Gove", b. Feb. 16, 1864. 7. Clarissa L.^ b. Sept. 22, 1831; d. Dec. 1, 1854; m. Oct. 1852, Moses L. Rulow. 8. Mary Ellen% b. in 1848 ; d. in 1865 ; m. Cilley, of Marlow. One son. 916 genealogy: tenney. 9. Stephen^ [24], b. in H., May 31, 1787. 10. Nancy^ b. in H., Feb. 8, 1789 ; d. in Alslead, Oct. 14, 1865 ; m. Jan. 26, 1808, James Ramsey, of Greenfield, who was b. May 14, 1786; res. a short time on Hazelton hill in H.; rem. to Marlow in 1809, and to Alstead in 1836, where he d. Aug. 18, 1850. She m. 2, April 7, 1852, Capt. Amos Kidder, of Alstead, who d. Sept. 23, 1873. CHILDREN. 1. Calvins, b. in H., July 12, 1808 ; d. June 11, 1812. 2. David*, b. March 29, 1810 ; m. Mary Alice, dau. of John and Margaret (Steele) Ramsey fq. v.) ; he d. July 4, 1884. The names of the children who are living are Milan^, George^, Rodney^, IsabeF. 3. James*^, b. June 29, 1812; m. 1, Sai-ah I. Hopkins, of Nashua, who d. in Alstead, Oct. 2, 18G0; m. 2, Laura Wilson, of New York. While living in Alstead he held the office of selectman, was justice of the peace, and represented the town two years in the legislature; is now a retired merchant; res. Geueseo, 111. Children: (1), James A.^, b. June 2, 1841; m. a merchant; res. Geneseo, 111. (2), An- geline^, b. Jan. 13, 1844; d. April 11, 1845. (3), Emily l.\ b. Oct. 22, 1845; m. Nathan Smith; res. Kansas. (4), John E.^ b. May • 19, 1850; is in the U. S. navy. 4. John*, b. Aug. 3, 1814; m. 1, March G, 1837, Susan Butler, of Marlow, who d. June 6, 1841 ; m. 2, in 1845, Rachel Hows, who d. Sept. 10, 1851; m. 3, July 5, 1864, Jane Weber; res. Orange, Mass.; was a manufacturer of sleighs; is now retired from business. Child: Susan«, b. Aug. 5, 1851 ; d. Dec. 28, 1866. 5. Mary N.«, b. Sept. 13, 1816; d. Feb. 10, 1883; m. 1, Jan. 1, 1839, John A. Darling, of Lyndon, Vt. ; a hotel-keeper; he d. April 6, 1869, and she m. 2, May, 1870, Leonard Watson, of Burke, Vt. Children : (1), Mary I.'*, res. Barnet, Vt. (2), Angeline^, m. and res. Burling- ton, Vt. 6. Celinda B.*, b. Feb. 4, 1819; m. 1. Nov. 22, 1842, David Emmons, of Bristol, who d. Oct. 1854; she m. 2, Feb. 4, 1876, Orville H. Peck, of Sutton; res. Alstead. Children: (1), Helen^, m. and res. Leb- anon. (2), Etta L.9, m. Warren French; res. Alstead. 7. Luther P.*, b. Aug. 21, 1821; m. May 6, 1846, Betsey Dexter, of Or- ange, Mass., where they res.; he is an undertaker and ornamental painter. Children : (1), Orvin^, b. May 24, 1848 ; m. Nov. 28, 1868 ; res. Athol, Mass. (2), Augusta A.^, b. Aug. 4, 1851; m. May 15, 1872; res. Fitchburg, Mass. (3), Horace^, b. June 25, 1857; m. Feb. 29, 1880. 8. Martha A.«, b. April 29, 1824; m. May 10, 1846, James A. Browne, who was b. June 8, 1823; a farmer; res. Alstead; has held the office of selectman several years, and is justice of the peace. He has fur- nished valuable papers for this history. 9. Allen*, b. March 4, 1827 ; d. April 27, 1827. genealogy: tenney. 917 10. INFark A.^. b. May 8, 1828; res. Alstead. 11. Nathan K.^ h. April 10, 18;U ; in. Feb. 17, 1850, Louisa R. Docker. Avho was b. at Oswego, N. Y., July 10, 18;{7 ; res. Detroit, Mich. ; he is a manufacturer of picture frames, mouldings, etc. Children : (1), Fred II.'', b. Feb. 10, 1871 ; d. July 15, 1872. (2), Edna^, b. June 22, 1873. 11. Ellen", I), in PI., May 21, 1791 ; d. in Alsteud, April 4, 1881 ; m. Charles Wliitleniore (q. v), who d. 13. JoeP, b. in IT., June 26, 1793 ; d. in H., July G, 18S1 ; m. 1, Levina Messenger, of Stoddard, who was b. 8(i\)t. 21, 1796; d. March 3, 1825 ; ni. 2, Jane Thompson, who was b. in Marlow, Feb. 15, 1803 ; d. in H., April 10, 1884. CHILDREN. 1. Elvira^ b. in Lempster, Nov. 7, 1819; d. March 28, 1811. 2. Rebeccas, b. May 10, 1821; m. Nov. 12, 1843, Elbridge G. Gardner; res. Wej^mouth, Mass. Child: Carrie Leviua-', b. June 20, 1850; ra. William Spencer. 3. Levinas, b. July 21, 1823; m. Nov. 5, 1842, Alvin W. Hitchcock, of Rockingham, Vt. ; res. Maiden, Mass. Child : Alvin W.'', b. in Boston, May 10, 1849 ; m. and res. in Maiden, Mass. Three children. 4. Wilber T.®, b. March 20, 1825; d. in Weston, Vt., Dec. 0, 1854; m. March 14, 1850, Elvira A. Peas, of Nashua, who d. in Marlow, April 20, 1873. Children : Mary E.^, Emma J.», both m. 5. Jaue^ b. Aug. 14, 1827; d. Aug. 23, 1859; m. Oct. 3, 1847. Clinton Loud; res. Weymouth, Mass. Children: (1), Clara J.^, b. July 25, 1851 ; d. Sept. 15, 1851. (2), Jane T.«, b. July 29, 1859 ; d. Sept.4, 1859. 0. Orindas, b. Aug. 13, 1828; d, in 1879; m. 1, Dec. 7, 1848, Orrin Hunt- ley, who d. in 1803 ; she m. 2, Feb. 19, 1805, Clinton Loud, of Wey- mouth, Mass. Children: (1), Charlie T.o, b. June 10, 1809; d. Sept. 10, 1809. (2), Emma J.", b. Nov. 3, 1870; res. Weymouth. 7. Alonzos, b. in Sutton, June 29, 1833 ; d. April 30, 1834. 8. Milton^, b. in Marlow, Jan. 4, 1830; res. in Marlow until 1859 ; m. July 4, 1803, Hattie M., dau. of Elias D. and Sarah (Elliott) Flliott, of Marlow, b. March 19, 1841. Has res. in Somerville and Charles- town, Mass. ; is at the present time proprietor of the Carter house in Antrim. Children : (1), Lena L.^, b. in Somerville, Mass., March 10, 1805 ; m. John A. Balch, a printer ; res. Antrim. Children : (a), Ivan A.i«, b. Jan. 12, 1884. (6), Ina L.i'\ b. May 28, 1885. (2), Hattie M.^, b. in Charlestown, Mass., Aug. 14, 1871. 9. Infant dau.», b. Jan. 11, 1837; d. next day. 10. EmaliueS b. June 0, 1842; d. Aug. 29, 1870; m. Aug. 20, 1801, Martin A. Willard. Children: (1), Jennie M.'-", b. Feb. 11, 1803; m. June 1, 1882, Hiram B. Marshall. ((]. v.) We are under great obligation to Mrs. Marshall for information in reg:ird to the Tenney family. (2), Alice M.'», b. March 11, 1808 ; d. in Wincliendon, Mass., Sept. 4, 1809. 918 GENEALOGY : TENNEY. 13. John^ [28], b. May 2, 1795. 14. Polly", b. July 4, 1797; in. William Smith; res. Charles- town, where he d. in 1877; she d. March 16, 1876. CHILDREN. 1. Orin^, a farmer; m. Columbia Frost, of Charlestown; res. Eeuwick, la. 2. Cyrus^, a banker; res. Eenwick, la. 15. Asa C", b. May 21, 1799; d. July 21, 1800. 16. Sarah T.^ (twin to Asa C.^), d. July 28, 1800. 17. Sarah^ b. in H., Aug. 7, 1801; d. in China, Me, Sept. 8, 1882; m. at H., July 6, 1824, Benjamin Allen Billings, who was b. in Mason, March 19, 1799; d. in Albion, Me., March 14, 1870; a farmer; res. Dublin and Albion. Six children: — 18. Miranda TwitchelP (second name called Tixrner later), b. in Dublin, Jan. 4, 1826; m. in Albion, Me., Sept. 26, 1847, Eben, son of Jesse and Nancy (Shorey) Handy, who was b. in Albion, Me., March 20, 1821; a farmer; res. in Union, Me., and at Albion and China, in the same state. CHILDREN. 1. Frank Wilbur", b. in Union, Me., June 28, 1848 ; m. June 10, 1871, Cora E. Adclington; he is a mechanic; res. Fairfield, Me. One dau., Jenny Mayi", b. in Fairfield, Feb. 10, 1872; d. in China, Me., Dec. 29, 1886. 2. Willard Allen^ b. in Albion, Me., Dec. 3, 1850; m. Aug. 2, 1877, Char- lotte Hayes, of North Andover, Mass. Children, all b. at North Andover: (1), James Willard"', b. Dec. 25, 1878. (2), Eva Adeeni", b. Dec. 3, 1880. (3), Chester Wilbur^, d. in infancy. (4), Charles Edward Chute^, b. Feb. 11, 1887. 3. Charles Lycurgus Payne^, b. in Union, Me., Aug. 18, 1852; m. in China, Me., Dec. 24, 1881, Louise Estelle, dau. of Amos and Salome (Spiller) Varney, who was b. in Chiua, Sept. 8, 1853. He is a farmer on the place where his father lived several years. No children. 4. Addie Adeen^ b. in Albion, Me., Nov. 6, 1856. 19. Lydia Maria^ b. in Dublin, Dec. 18, 1827; m. in Albion, Me., Aug. 18, 1850, Josiah, Jr., son of Josiah and Mary (Marble) Main, who was b. in Albion, Me., Aug. 11, 1819. She d. in China, Me., May 4, 1874. He still lives on a farm in China. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Melissa", b. in Albion, Me., April 13, 1851 ; m. Jan. 31, 1875, Lynn Weston, son of Mark and Joan (Shorey) Rollins, who was b. in Albion, March 9, 1850. He is a livery-stable keeper; res. Waterville, Me. Children, b. at Albion: (1), Frank Main^, b. July 20, 1877. (2), Fred Weston^, b. March 28, 1879. GENEALOGY : TENNEY. 919 2. Lyclia Maria^, b. in China, Me., Nov. 13, 1853 ; she is an invalid and unni. 3. Jane Ann", b. in Albion, Me., Nov. 2, 1855; ni. June IS, 1885, James W. Mallett; res. Beverly, Mass.; a carriage-maker and painter. One dan., Winifred'", b. in Norwich, Conn., July 8, 188G. 4. Charles Josiah", b. in Albion, Me., Aug. 10, 18()2; m. Oct. 3, 1888, Eme- line, dau. of Abisha and Miriam (Spratt) Fletcher, of China, Me. 30. ]Mavy Louise^ b. in Dublin, June 6, 1830; d. at Jackson, Mich., March 22, 1866; ra. Oct. 25, 1848, William Newton Woodsum res. Jackson. CHILDKKN. 1. Clara Belle", b. in Albion (.?), Me., May 28, 1850; ra. Fred Williams, who d. at Jackson, Mich. One son, ''Ned"i", b. Oct. 1874. 2. Ellen Sarah», m. George(.') Kellogg. They have a son and a dau. 3. Mary Louise^, d. in infancy. 31. Amos Judson^ b. in Albion, Me., Jan. 20, 1833; d. in Ar- kansas, in the army, July 28, 1863; m. 1, May 1, 1853, Lizzie Bacon, of Unity, Me.; m. 2, Sophia Gardner. CHILDKKN, ONE BY E.A.CH WIFE. 1. Lizzie", m. Henry Andrew Bacon, of Unity, Me., where they res. Chil- dren : MabeP", Walter'". 2. Allen", unm. 33. James Allen**, b. in Albion, Me., Jan. 1, 1835; d, at Jackson, Mich., Jan. 17, 1885; m. March 31, 1857, Ann Maria Handy. No children. 33. Sarah Ellen^ twin to James Allen**; d. in Albion, Me., Jan. 21, 1854; unm. 34. Stephen' [9] (Amos*', Samuel^ Samuel*, SamueP, John'-, Thomas^); m. Lucy Parker, who was b. May 18, 1787; d, June 11, 1879; he d. Sept. 7, 1876. They res. several years at place marked "C. P. Parkhurst"; later at the Morrison place, near the Bradford mills. Children : — * 35. Stillman^, b. Aug. 22, 1809; m. Roxanna, dau. of John Smith (q. v.), who d. Aug. 2, 1877, aged 68 years; res. several years at place marked "A. B. Flint." He d. April 16, 1882. CHILD. 1. James E.", b. in II. in 1840; rem. to Antrim in ISHfi; is engaged in the lumber business; nL March 7, 1864, Leona A. Dutton, of Grcenlicld. Child: Nettie L.i", b. Dec. 1, 1871. ''One child, David H.", d. in infancy, 920 GENEALOGY: TENNEY. 26, Morinda^ b. May 4, 1812; m, Leonard Nahor. (q. v.) 21. Alfred Judson^ m. in 1848, Julia C. Wilder (q, v.); res. several years with his parents in the south jiart of the town; present res., Lynn, Mass. 28. John^ [13] (Anlos^ SamueP, SamxieP, SamueP, John^ Thomas^), m. March 8, 1821, Sarah, dau. of John M. Collins (q. v.); res. at place marked "J, Tenney"; d. Oct. 19, 1867; his wife d. Jan. 20, 1872. Children: — 39. L-ene^ b. Dec. 17, 1821; m. Ebenezer G. Matthews, (q. v.) We are under obligation to Mrs. Matthews for valuable letters. 30. Lydia Ann^ b. Nov. 18, 1823; m. Preston R. Davis, (q.v.) 31. Cyrus Franklin^ b. May 23, 1826; m. Feb. 1, 1849, Susan B., dau. of Otis and Roxanna (Breed) Smith, who was b. in Antrim, Aug. 5, 1828. He d. in Fitchburg, Mass., Nqv. I, 1871. CHILDREN. 1. Adella^, m. Will E. Pettee, of Francestown. Children : a son and a dau. 2 and 3. Mamie^ and MabeP, b. Sept. 2, 1864 ; Mamie d. Jan. 23, 1880, and Mabel d. June 1, 1884. 33. Rebecca Maria^, b. Aug. 5, 1828 ; ra. May 13, 1856, William A. Lord; a farmer; reg. Francestown. 33. Sylvester^, b. March 29, 1831 ; m. 1, Sept. 20, 1855, Maria E., dau, of John and Melinda (Washburn) Hayward (q. v.), who d. March 23, 1876; m. 2, Jan. 1, 1878, Mary F. Phelps, of Frances- town. Mr. Tenney remained on his father's farm until he was about 17 years of age, when he went to Harrisville and worked in the woolen mills about four years; was employed in a grocery store in Lowell, Mass., between one and two years, and in a wholesale clothing and dry goods store in Boston until Oct. 1854, when he went into business for himself in Fitchburg, Mass., dealing in gro- ceries, crockery, paper hangings, etc. He rem. to Boston, where he was engaged in the grocery business a few years, and subsequently carried on business in Templeton and Webster, Mass., four or five years, when he rem. to Peterboro', where he purchased a farm ; but after a short experience as a farmer, went into trade in Peterboro', where he has built up a large business, which, in connection with his son, he continues to carry on. CHILDREN. 1. Fred S.^ b. in Boston, Feb. 22, 1857; is a graduate of a business col- lege in Providence, R. I. ; was a clerk in his father's store until he GENEALOGY : TENNEY. 921 was of age, since which lime lie has been a partner in the business; m. Aug. 27, 1884, Anna A. Chirk, of Haganian's Mills, N. Y. 2. Ina May9, b. Oct. 9, 187S. 3. John Collius^, b. Oct. 2, 1880. 4. Annie Grace^, b. Jnly 13, 1883. 34. James Collins^ b. Aug. 21, 1833; m. Oct. 1, 185G, Mary Eliza, dau. of Aaron and Hannali (Dane) Wheeler (q. v.), wlio was b. in Fitcliburg, Mass., Oct. 3, 1838. At the time of his marriage, Mr. Tenney was a dealer in boots and slioes at Fitchburg, Mass. Subsequently he rem. to Minnesota, where he remained a few years, returning to Massachusetts in Oct. 1860. At that time he bought out a clothing store at Groton (now Ayer Junction), and ever after that time kept a boot, shoe, and clothing store until the time of his death, July, 1878. CniLDREX. 1. George Lincoln'*, b. April 21, 1861; is in the boot and shoe l)usiness in Worcester, Mass. His mother, who has kindly aided ns, res. with him. 2. Charles Orton'-', b. Jnly 28, 18GG ; d. Feb. 2, 1807. 3. Annie Mary^', b. April 11, 1809; is a student at Mount Ilolyoke Female seminary. 4. Freddy Wheeler^ 1). May 12, 1875. 35. Charles Orton^, b. Feb. 10, 1837; d. Jan. 16, 1854. 36. John Lawris^ b. July 18, 1839; d. July 19, 1861. 37. Sarah Elizabeth^, b. April 28, 1842; ra. Nov. 4, 1868, Elijah 5. Wilder ; a butcher; res. Antrim. Children: Charles^ Addje". 38. Lyman A.^ (Archie'', William'', William^, SamueP, SamueP, John-^, Thomas^), b. in Marlboro', Aug. 21, 1833; m. 1, Nov. 1, 1853, Persis P., dau. of Jeremiah and Sarah (Carpenter) P^'oster, of Nel- son, who d. July 20, 1860; m. 2, May 1, 1861, Lizzie M. Tolman, of Nelson ; came to IL in 1876 ; res. at place marked " J. F.," which he purchased of John Little. CHILDREN. 1. Viola^, b. May 5, 1855; m. Aug. 30, 1871, Francis L. King; res. Clinton Village, Antrim. 2. Cliflbrd H.'-', b. Nov. 22, 1859; m. Jan. 4, 1883, Clara Edwina, dau. of Romulus M. and Mary E. (Fogg) Lowell (q. v.); res. at place marked " H. Whittemore." Children: (1), Harry Cliflbrd"', b. Jan. 1, 1885. (2), Wilmer Georgei'\ b. Oct. 23, 1887. 3. Alice L.-', b. July 21, 1864; m. George E. Hastings; res. Clinton Village, Antrim. 59 922 genealogy: tp:nney; thayer. REV. JASPER TENNEY. Rev. Jasper^, son of Reuben^ and Polly (Savage) Tenney, was b. in Hartford, Vt., Nov. 16, 1827 ; was graduated from Middleton university in 1851 ; was a prominent teacher and Methodist clergy- man; m. Feb. 27, 1855, Lucetta, dau. of Sampson and Mary (Mc- Allister) Tuttle (q. v.); res. in H. a part of the year 1857; d. in Hartford, Vt., June 15, 1858. CniLDREN. 1. Charles Tiittle^, b. in H., June 1, 1857; a printer; m. Isabel Connor; res. Maiden, Mass. Children : Charles Frederick*, Clarence Henry*. 2. Mary Alice^, b. in Hartford, Vt., Aug. 21, 1858; was a student at Smith college ; is a teacher in Boston. EMMONS THAYER. Emmons^, the oldest son of Nathaniel Emmons^ and Deliverance Thayer, was b. in Braintree, Mass., Nov. 1, 1806; m. 1, Jerusha Holbrook, of Braintree; m. 2, June 29, 1848, Frances B., dau. of James and Thankful (Coburn) Hills (q. v.); rem. from Braintree, Mass., to H. in May, 1855; res. at place marked "E. Thayer" until the close of his life; d. Oct. 29, 1867. He united with the Congre- gational church in Braintree at the age of 21 years, and was an humble, sincere Christian. On his father's side, he was descended from Richard Thayer, who came from England to Boston with three sons, and was admitted as a freeman in 1640. On his mother's side, he was a descendant of John Alden, who came over in the Mayflower in 1620. Four children by his first wife. The eldest dau. m. Reuben Drake, Jr., of Brockton, Mass. The second dau., Sarah E.^, res. with her stepmother in H., and the youngest two d. in infancy. BARTHOLOMEW THAYER. Bartholomew^ Thayer (Dea. Peter^, Ephraim^) was b. July 15, 1757; m. Elizabeth Blanchard ; came to H.from Peterboro' in 1802; was the last owner of mill No. XI who operated it; remained in town a few years; rem. to Ohio. CHILDREN. 1. Ephraira*, rem. to Ohio. 2. Jabez*, d. young. GENEAI.OGV: TIlOMl'SON. 923 THOMPSON. John and William Thompson came from P]ngland to Plymouth, Mass., in 1622. John is said to have built the first frame meeting- house in the colony. The family Avhich came to IT. claims to be descended from one of these pioneers. Ephraim^ b. (probably) in Middleboro', Mass., Aug. 12, 1747 ; settled in Halifax, Mass., where most of his children were b.; rem. with his family to Marlow. He ra. 1, Mary , who d.; m. 2, Mary Washburn. He d. July 28, 1820; his second wife d. July 18, 1822. By his first wife Mr. Thompson had five children, the youngest of whom came to H. to res. By his second wife he had five daughters, the eldest two of whom came to H. to res. 1. Francis- (Ephraim^), m. 1, Jane Beal, of Nelson, and settled in that town in 1809; she d. soon after the birth of her twin sons; m. 2, Sally Beal, of Nelson, who d. April 12, 1833 ; m. 8, in H., Dec. 1, 1836, Sarah Cram, of Antrim. He came to H. to res. soon after the death of his second wife; res. first at place marked "G. Sheldon"; later at No. 78, where he d. March 27, 1837. His wife rem. to Ohio. CHILDREN. 1. Edward-^, b. June 10, 1810; was a fiirmer; res. Middlel)oro", Mass.; ra. Mary Bryant, of Plymptou, Mass. ; d. April 14, 187;5. Children : Amos^, Henry^, Mary*. 2. Edmond-', b. June IG, 1810; res. Middleboro', Mass.; uum. 3. Oilman-', b. April 17, 1-815; was an expressman; res. "Weymouth, Mass.; m Lucinda Dunbar, of Hanover, Mass. ; d. April 14, 1873. Chil- dren : Charles G.*, Harrison Gray*, George E.*, Willie*. 4. Lyraan^, b. May 2, 1817; was a fsirmer and stone-mason; res. Hanover, Mass.; m. Bathshua Curtis, of Hanover, Mas-*.; d. May 23, 1873. 5. George-^ b. May 13, 1821; res. with Hiram Whittemore (q. v.) in H., in his youth; settled in Boston, Mass. ; m. Julia A Hubbard, of Hins- dale; d. Feb. 9, 1879. Children: George Cabot', Franklin*, Anna*, Gracia*. 6. Francis^, b. June 28, 1823; res. with his uncle, Enoch Ware (q. v.) in his youth; rem. to Lodi, Wis.; is a farmer; ra. Dorlisea N. Divincia. Children : Adelaide*, Lizzie*, Frank*, Eliza*, Eddie*. 7. Franklin-', b. Jan 10, 1826; res. with Lemuel Eaton (q. v.) in his youth; settled as a caterer in Providence, 11. I. ; was subsequently engaged in the same business in Boston, Mass. ; m. Martha Earl, of Sutton, Mass. ; d. March 12, 1854. Child : Franii*. 8. Granville", b. Sept. 27, 1830; res. with his father in Nelson and H., and with a Mr. Stoddard in Nelson in his youth; settled in Weymoutli, 924 genealogy: Thompson; thokning; titus. Mass. ; is a watchmaker aud jeweler; m. Sarah E. Burrcll, of Brain- tree, Mass. We are indebted to him for vaUiable facts in regard to the Thompson family. Sumner^, b. March 5, 1833; res. in the family of Dea. Stephen Buxton (q. V.) until 1850; rem. to Weymouth, Mass. ; was a dealer in peri- odicals; was a member of the 16th Mass. battery in the Civil war; m. in 1852, Emily J. Whitney of Weymouth, Mass. ; d. Feb. 15, 1865, and his widow m. 2, Horatio W. Cole; res. South Braintree, Mass. Children: (1), Eddie W.*, m. Abbie D. Pennimau; is a boot and shoe dealer in New York; two children. (2), Mary D.^, ra. Ezra H, Wait; res. South Braintree, Mass.; two children. (3), Frank S.*, m. Bertha W. Hayward, of South Braintree, Mass. ; is a boot and shoe dealer in New York ; two children. 2. Roxanna- (Epbraim^) in. Enoch Ware. (q. v.) 3. Bethiali- (Ephraiiu^), m. Jasou Ware. (q. v.) THORNING. John^, son of Frederick^ and Hannah (Carter) Thorning, of Spanish descent, was b. in Peterboro', and came to H. from Green- field about the year 1859; res. on the Daniel Lakin place and other places some four or five years. After res. in Harrisville and Peter- boro' a few years, he returned to PI. and res. on the Bartlett place, where he d. March 10, 1877. He ra. in 1852, Hannah B. Shedd, who d. in Andover, Mass., in Oct. 1884. CHILDREN. 1. Charles H.^, b. in Lowell, Mass., June 15, 1854; res. in Massachusetts. 2. George W.3, b. in Greenfield, April 28, 1857 ; d. in Stoddard, Sept. 7, 1884. 3. Warren F.3, b. in H., July 20, 1859; res. in Texas. 4. Ida R.3, b. in H., Aug. 17, 1861; joined the church in H. under the ad- ministration of Rev. Mr. Gulick, and attended the high school, — Mr. Stevens, teacher. She m. June 20, 1881, George N. Wheeler, of Rochester, N. Y. Child : Arthur W.*, b. June 22, 1882. 5. InezS, t,_ in jj., Oct. 14, 1863; res. Andover, Mass. TITUS. John^, son of Sylvanus^ Titus, res. in Walpole; m. Susan Wel- lington. William^ (John^, Sylvanus^), b. in Walpole, Dec. 31, 1828; m. GENKALOGY : TITUS; TODD. 925 Maryette White, of Nelson, who was b. March 15, 1837; came to IL, April 10, 1868, and ])urchased of William Claggett the place where he res. (See village plan.) He is librarian of the town, and a use- ful citizen. cauLD. 1. Helen Susan', b. April II, 18(53; m. Dec. 27, I8St!, Jolin Gilbert Thoiiip- sou, of Sandwich, Mass.; a school teacher; present res., Winches- ter. Children: (1), Earl W.", d. Dec. U, 1887, aged 2 months, 7 days. (2), A son^, b. July 28, 1888; lived two days. TODD. Col. Andrew^ Todd was b. in Ireland in 1097; m. Beatrix, dan. of John Moore, who was killed at the massacre of Glencoc in 1692. They came to this country and settled in Londonderry, in 1720. He was an officer in the French wars of 1744 and '55; d. in Feterboro' in 1777. Eight children, two of whom — RacheP m. Moses Morri- son (q. v.), and Sarah* ra. Robert Duncan (q.v.) — came to H, to res. Capt. Alexander- (Col. Andrew^) was a captain in the French war; m. Letitia Duncan; res. in Hooksett, but d. in Londonderry. Four children, one of whom, 1. Andrew'' (Capt. Alexander'-, Col. Andrew^), m. Margaret, dau. of Robert and Sarah Duncan (q. v.); settled in H., on the place marked " E. G. Matthews." He was an honest, upright man, a school-teacher, and much respected in town; d. Oct. 10, 1826, at the age of 59 years; his wife d. Sept. 4, 1860. Children: — 2. SamueP, b. in 1800; m. April 24, 1838, Hannah, dau. of Asa Whittemore (q.v.); res. at place marked "S.Todd"; d. Aug. 21, 1871. After bis death his Avife rem. to Stoddard, where she d. in 1886 (?). 3. Robert' [10], b. in 1802. 4. Margaret^ d. young. 5. Betsey^, d. young. 6. Betsey^ m. June 14, 1825, Nathaniel Downs, of West Cam- bridge, Mass. She d. in Londonderry, Vt., Aug. 12, 1884, CIIILDRKN. 1. George F.-\ res. Rock Island, 111. ; is a railroad bridge l)uilder; was in- terested with Capt. Thomas J. Rodman in inventing the Rodman gun, and afterwards appointed to take charge of the arsenal at Rock Island. 926 GENEALOGY : TODD. 2. Margaret E.^, m. Albert M. Alleu, a well-to-do farmer; res. Loudonderry, Vt. To her we are under great obligation for valuable letters. Children : (1), Mary E.", was graduated at Leland & Gray seminary, Townshend, Vt., at the age of 18 years, and two years later was appointed missionary to Utah ; but after a year and a half of service returned, on account of ill-health. (2), Minnie A.<^, m. Nov. 19, 1885, Andrew M. Wells, of Chester, Vt. (3), Cora J.". (4), Helen L.«. (5), Gertrude J.". 3. Mary A. E.^, 4. Arnold B.s. •7. John Duncan^ [19], b. June 28, 1809. 8. Josiah D.^ b. May 26, 1817. After the death of his father, went to Antrim to live with his uncle, Dea. Robert Duncan ; was a carpenter; spent most of his life in Antrim, but d. in H., July 4, 1882. 9. George*, b. March 25, 1819; res, several years with Giles Newton, of Antrim; m. Dec. 9, 1858, Mrs. Sylvia (Knowlton) Todd (q. v.); d. in Peterboro', July 10, 1878. 10. Robert* [4], ra. Sept. 11, 1828, Sarah R., dau. of Edward Taylor (q. v.); res. in H. at place marked " R. Todd "; d. Sept. 26, 1873. After his death his wife rem. to Clinton, Mass., where she d. April 30, 1887 ; was buried in H. Children :— 11. Edward T.^ b. Nov. 2, 1829; was a student at the seminary in H., — Mark True, teacher; went to Lancaster, Mass., in 1848; was employed as a comb-maker; rem. to Clinton Mass., where he continues to res; m. 1, May 23, 1854, Lucinda Lizzie, dau. of Leon- ard and Elizabeth (Bryant) Winch (q. v.), who d. Feb. 25, 1858 ; m. 2, Nov. 12, 1864, Nancy B. Tarbell, of Mason. CHILDREN. 1. Lizzie E.^ b. June, 1856; d. in infancy. 2. Edward C", b. Feb. 22, 1858; res. with his grandparents in H. until lie was 15 years of age, then went to South Antrim ; was accidentally killed in H., Dec. 14, 1880. 12. Eliza H.^ b. Dec. 22, 1834; was a student at the seminary, — W. B. Burnell, teacher; m. Albert, son of Avery M. Clark, (q. V.) CHILDREN. 1. Ella Flora", b. in Dublin, Nov. 18, 18G5. 2. Myron A.«, b. in H., Oct. 26, 1867; d. Aug. 30, 1877. 3. Carrie H.», b. in Chester, Vt., March 25, 1871; d. Aug. 4, 1877. tf^^.q^^.; 927 13. C. Frunklin^ b. P\^b. 17, 1837 ; d. in H., Feb. 24, 1859. 14. Sarah M. A.^, b. May 26, 1839; d. Aug. 10, 1843. 15. Myron R.^, b. Dec. 11, 1841; was a member of Co. G, 13th rogt. N. 11. vols.; d. at Camp Bowers, Portsmouth, Va., May 18, 1863; was a student at the seminary, — A. M. S. Carpenter, teacher. 16. Georgia S.^, b. May 7, 1843; was a student at the academy, — J. Paul and C. A. Wood, teachers; went to Clinton, Mass., in 1861, wliere she continues to res. IT. Charles D.^, b. July 27, 1845; went to Wales, Mass., in 1868; m. Feb. 10, 1876, Kate M. Bailey, of Fitzwilliam, who d. March 30, 1883 ; res. West Concord. CniLDREN. 1. Eraest A.'', b. March 2, 1879. 2. Ilcmau L.", b. Dec. 23, 18S2 (?). 18. Rev. W. Irving^ b. Oct. 16, 1848; was a student at the academy, — A. M. Hardy and George Grifiin, teachers; was gradu- ated, after a four-years' course, at the Methodist Theological school; is a member of the Vermont Methodist Episcopal conference ; res. Island Pond, Vt.; m. Mira A. Moore, of Ware, Mass. He has kindly furnished us the record of his father's family ; the date of his letter does not appear; there may have been some changes. CHILDREN. 1. Willie F.'', b. Dec. 9, 1874; d. Sept. 25, 1877. 2. Bertie F.'', b. Sept. 5, 1879. 19. John Duncan^ [7], m, Sylvia W., dan. of Thaddeus and Rebecca (Bishop) Knowlton (q. v.), who was b. in Sherborn, Mass., Feb. 4, 1812; res. in H. at different places, where he d. Jan. 3, 1858; was distinguished for his skill in drilling rocks; his widow m. 2, George Todd. (q. v.) Children: — 30. Mary Jane% b. Aug. 18, 1832 ; d. April 21, 1838. 31. Samuel James^ b. April 30, 1834; d. April 14, 1838. 33. Abijah F.^ b. Aug. 9, 1836; d. April 30, 1838. 33. Frances C.^ b. Oct. 25, 1838; m. Aug. 5, 1856, Charles Bugbee, of Grafton, Vt.; a shoemaker. 34. Hiram Whiton% b. Aug. 24, 1840; m. Dec. 5, 1861, Martha A. Albee, of Rutland, Vt. He is a stone-cutter; res, a few years in H., on the Forest road; rem. to Peterboro', from there to Ashburn- ham, Mass., and later to Peterboro'. 928 genealogy: TODD; towne. CHILDREN. 1. Alfred A.e, b. Dec. L 1862. 2. Heuiy E.e, b. Jan. 28, 1865. 3. Charles F.e, b. Jan. 12, 1867; d. June 16, 1874. 4. Edwin E.^, b. March 16, 1869. 5. Edgar", b. July 1, 1871; d. July 11, 1871. 6. Etta B.", b. June 26, 1872. 7. Ella E.'s 1). Aug. 26, 1875. 8. Sylvanus E.'"', b. Aug. 23, 1877. 9. Zenas R.«, b. April 13, 1880; d. Jan. 31, 1882. 10. Lilla M.'s b. March 23, 1883; d. April 1, 1883. 25. Martha M.■^ b. June 25, 1843 ; d. Jan. 12, 1853. 26. Mary A.^ b. Nov. 25, 1845; m. 1, Lemuel Fairbanks; m. 2, Samuel Kobertson; res. Bangor, Me. Two children. 27. Abbie^ b. May 15, 1848; d. May 16, 1881. 28. Simon W.^ b. July 15, 1851; m. Dec. 15, 1873, Lucy T. Allen; res. Peterboro'. Children: Lizzie J.*', Herbert W.", d., Henry A.''. JAMES C. TOWNE. James C.^ son of Aarou^ and Patience Towne, was b. in Green- field, Aug. 2, 1822; m. 1, Nov. 20, 1849, Mary Jane, dau. of Job and Betsey (Clark) Swinnington, who was b. in Mount Vernon, and d. Dec. 26, 1852; m. 2, Margaret Walker, of Antrim, who d. Nov. 30, 1868; m. 3, Jan. 9, 1873, Mrs. Esther W. Douglas, dau. of James and Catherine (Caswell) Smith, who was b. in Mount Ver- non, Nov. 25, 1853. He came to H. to res. April 10, 1853, on the place marked "J. C. Towne"; rem. to Mount Vernon about the year 1880. CHILDREN. 1. Lizzie B.-', b. in Greenfield, Oct. 15, 1850. 2. George A.^, b. in Greenfield, Dec. 25, 1852. 3. James O.^, b. in H., July 22, 1873. 4. William W.^, b. in H., Nov. 6, 1874. 5. Charles A.^, b. in H., Nov. 4, 1876. 6. Laura J.^, b. in H., Nov. 26, 1878. 7. Bessie M.^, b. in Mount Vernon, May 7, 1881. 8. Ida B.3, b. in Mount Vernon, Nov. 9, 1882. 9. Frederick H.^, b. in Mount Vernon, Nov. 26, 1886. (y/Cti^v^c c^ c.t ^ L--. '^ i^' GENEAIXXn': TOWNK; TKAVIS; TRUE. 929 GARDNER TOAVNE. The Towne family are desceiuled from William Towiie, one of the first settlers of Toj^sfiekl, Mass. We trace them to Joseph^ who had a son IsraeP, of Amherst, who m. Grace Gardner. Me liad a son Israel'^, who m. a lady natiied Hopkins and lived in Andierst, near Milford line, and rem. to Stoddard. He had many children, one of whom, Israel^ jn. Hannah Abbot, lived in Sto(blard, and had a son named Gardner^, who m. Almira Flint and lived in Stoddard. Gardner'', son of Gardner*' and Almira (Flint) Towne, was b. in Stoddard, Aug. 19, 1821; came to H. in 1871, and settled on the Robbe place, in the eastern part of the town. He m. 1, in Stoddard, Dec. 25, 1845, Susan Wilson, dau. of Enos and Harriet (Wilson) Locke, of Stoddard, who was b. there, Dec. 81, 18*24, and d. in Walpole, April 23, 1863. He m. 2, in H., Jan. 4, 1870, Emily, dau. of James and Abigail (Keith) Matthews, (q. v.) He is a farmer. CHILD, BY FIKSr WIFE. 1. Maria Adalettc", b. in Stoddard, April 6, 18-tS; d. at East Sullivan, July 25, 1869. She ra. in East Sullivan, July 4, ISGD, Leonard Bradford, son of Eber and Lucy (Bradford) Curtis, who was b. in Antrim, Sept. 8, 1829 ; res. Antrim North Branch ; a farmer. TRAVIS. Shepherd H. Travis came from Massachusetts to H., and purchased the Joseph Hills place, where he res. about two years. He sold the place to Owen A. Wiley (q. v.), and rem. to Mount Vernon. He ra. Trow, of Goshen. One child. TRUE. Dea. Mark^, a. m., son of John- and Lucy (Dale) True, and grand- son of Reuben^ and Hannah (Osgood) True, was b. in Francestown, Nov. 1, 1815; m. 1, April 26, 1847, Laura Ann, dau. of Daniel and Esther (Eaton) Fisk (see Eaton), who d. May 6, 1852; m. 2, in 1853, Mary H. Crocker, of Brewster, Mass., who d. in Ai)ril, 1801; m. 3, iu 1862, Hannah S. Neal, who survives him; res. Meredith Village. Mr. True early in life developed an intense thirst for an education, and at the age of 16 years taught his first school; but 930 GENEALOGY: TRUE. whatever lie earned by teaching or in other ways, until he became of age, he gave into the hands of his father. After he had attained his majority, he made up his mind to secure a liberal education, and he accomplished his purpose after a long, hard struggle, graduating at Dartmouth college in the class of 1845.* After graduating he became professor of the Latin and Greek languages at New Hamp- ton seminary, and some two years later, at the earnest solicitation of the executive committee, he became principal of the Literary and Scientific institution in H., which position he held three and one- half years ; res. at the place marked " Mrs. A. C. Blood." There are many into whose hands this history will fall, who can testify to his fidelity to his trust while here.f The writer and the town history agent were among his pupils. $ I shall ever remember with gratitude the privileges I enjoyed while under his instruction. His influence was helpful in various ways. I shall never forget an illustration he gave us one day, drawn from his own experience in the days of his early struggles, when he was an assistant in laying stone wall ; it gave me new ideas in regard to the dignity of labor. (See p. 229.) After leaving H. he taught high schools in Brewster and Winchester, Mass., and for some years was associate teacher in the iiTstitution at New London. In 1860 he settled in Antrim, where he became interested in every good work. He continued to take an interest in the cause of education; was a member of the superintending school committee ; was frequently moderator of the town-meetings, and in 1864 and '67 representative to the legislature. He was a man of strong religious convictions. He became deeply interested in religion at the age of 22 years, and soon afterwards united with the Baptist church in H. and Society Land, being immersed in Norway pond. When the Baptist church was organized at Hancock Center, he was one of the thirty who took letters from the parent church to form this church, and he continued his relations with this church until his dismission in 1853. Subsequently he united with the Baptist church in An- trim, and became one of its deacons. He was decided in the prin- ciples which he embraced. He knew what he believed, and at the same time he did not measure other men by his standard. He knew how to be charitable, and judged no man harshly for not accepting * He fitted for college at the Literai-y and Scientific institution in H. t His portrait appears here thi-ough the efforts of liis pupils. X D. H. Goodell, governor of New Hampshire, 1SS9; Rev. 1). A. Wood, Forestburgh, Dak.; Dea. B. D. Hills, Columbus, O. ; Chas. A. Wood, Esq., Salmon City, Idaho Ter., and other distinguished persons were among his pupils. genealogy: TIUIE; tubbs. 931 his opinions. If he (liffcrod from others, it was witli a kind and Christian spirit. He d. in Antrim, Feb. 13, 1875. CniKPHKN. 1. Abbott F.\ b. April 4, 1852; \v:is :i member of Brown university, but did not tinisli tiis course; res. Antrim ; wa.s a member of tiii' superintend- ing school committee several years; rem. to Keene ; d. ; ni. Aug. 28, 1877, Mary Brant, of Stoddard. Children: (1), Herbert Marie', b. June 19, 1878. (2), Laura Annette^, b. April 5, 1881. (:5), Viola Frances"', b. June 29, 1885. 2. Dr. Herbert Osgood', b. May 30, 1859; a graduate of Harvanl medical school ; res. Worcester, Mass. JOSEPH TUBBS. 1. Josei)h-, son of Capt. Joseph^ and Rhoda (Henry) Tubbs, was b. iu Marlow, Jan. '28, 1789; went to Peterboro' in 1811; rem. to H. in 1839; res. at house marked "Mrs. D. Priest," in the vil- lage, and at place marked "Mrs. Curamings"; subsequently rem. to Marlboro', and to Peterboro' iu 1859, where he d. May 22d, of the same year. He m. Dec. 26, 1814, Asubah Monroe, who was b, iu HiUsboro', May 7, 1795; d. in H., Jan. 16, 1871. Children :— 2. Thomas B.^, b. Feb. 24, 1816 ; res. H.; a gardener. 3. Maria^ b. Sept. 22, 1817; m. March 15, 1849, Ambrose C. Blood, (q. V.) For res. see village plan. 4. Dr. Elijah Monroe^, b. March 21, 1823 ; was educated at H. aiui Phillips (Exeter) academies; studied dentistry with Dr. Luke Miller, of Peterboro', and Doctor Hanson, of Boston; settled iu Peterboro' in 1845, where he remained in the practice of his pro- fession twenty-one years, during which time he established the first drug store in Peterboro' in company with Franklin Kendall; was a member of the superintending school committee several years, and a member of the legislature in 1864 and '65; was also a member of the firm of P. C. Cheney & Co.; rem. to Manchester in 1868, where he d. Feb. 7, 1878. He m. in 1848, Sarah, dau. of Zadock and Sally (Snow) Merriam, who was b. in Goshen, Aug. 7, 1828. CHILDREN. 1. SaraliS b. Feb. 17, 1849; m. Jan. 5, 1872, George E. Ilersey, M. i). Child: Everett Monroe^, b. April 11, 1875. 2. AnnabelleS b. June 17, 1851; d. at Rye Beach, July 20, 1874; m. Feb. 25, 1874, Charles H. Thayer. 3. Monroe^, b. July 13, 1853; res. Manchester. 932 GENEALOGY: TUBES. 5. Sarah Wallace^, b. April 12, 1826; d. March 1, 1879; rn. June 26, 1851, Benjamin F., son of Zadock and Sally (Snow) Merriam, who was b. in Washington, Aug. 5, 1826 ; has res. in Marlboro' since 1873; is in the stove and tin business. CHILDREN. 1. Frank Irving*, b. in Peterboro', Aug. 3, 1852 ; m. June 7, 1874, Lucy M. Jones. Child: Laura Mabel^, b. May 13, 1875. 2. Joseph SumneH, b. in Peterboro', March 17, 1854; m. Nov. 18, 1880, Ella L. White. 3. Maria Louisa*, b. in Peterboro', March 16, 1857; d. Oct. 8, 1873. 4. Sarah Ann*, b. in Peterboro', May 13, 1859 ; d. May 22, 1859. 5. Mary Annabell*, b. iu Marlow, June 26, 1860; d. in Winchester, Feb. 11, 1865. 6. Rosa Tubbs*, b. in Marlow, June 20, 1862 ; d. in Winchester, .Jan. 25, 1865. 7. Henry Zadock*, b. in AVinchester, July 14, 1865. 6. Louis:!^, b. July 25, 1828 ; res. in H.; unm. 7. Dr. Henry J.^, b. Feb. 24, 1831; is a dentist; res. Newport; in. Dec. 25, 1865, Mary Ann Rogers. CHILDREN. 1. Annie L.*, b. Aug. 3, 1868. 2. Gertrude M.*, b. Oct. 27, 1874. RUSSELL TUBBS. 1. RusselP Tubbs, b. in Deering, Sept. 18, 1809; ra. Mary Gor- den, who was b. in Henniker, Sept. 27, 1811 ; d. Nov. 2, 1876. They came to H. from Deering about the year 1838, and res. at the place marked "Mrs. H. Osgood," on village plan, some three years; rem. to Peterboro', and from thence to Lynn, Mass., where he was engaged in the wholesale dry goods business. In 1850 he went to California; has res. since 1853 in Deering, where he d. One son : — 3. Alvin^, b. iu Lyndeboro', July 17, 1834; was a student in H. from 1850 to '52; m. June 25, 1868, Jennie L, Hadlock; res. Deering. CHILD. 1. Lillie Esther^, b. Jan. 12, 1870. genealogy: tuttle. 933 TUTTL.E. John^ Tuttle and Joan, his wife, came in the Planter^ in 1G35, from St. Albans, Hertfordshire, Eng., to America, and settled at Ipswich, Mass. He was at the time 39 years old, and his wife Avas 4'2 years old. Mr. Tuttle was her second husband, her first husband having been Lawrence, and she brought with her to this country three Lawrence children. Mr. Tuttle subsequently returned to Ireland, and d. at Carrickfergus, in that country, Dec. 30, 1656. The sixth and youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle was Simon- (John^), b. in 1637; m. 1, in 1659, Joan Burnham ; m. 2, in 1663, Sarah Cogswell. In 1678 he had the right of commonage in Ipswich; d. Jan. 1692; his second wife d. Jan. 24, 1732. Simon^ (Simon-, John^) was b. Sept. 17, 1667; ra. June 16, 1696, Mary Eogers, granddaughter of Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, who was educated in Cambridge, Eng., and was a grandson of John Rogers, the martyr. Simon^ rem. to Littleton, Mass., in 1720. His seventh child was SamueP, who m. in 1729, Martha, dau. of Rev. Benjamin Shat- tuck, the first ordained minister of Littleton, Mass.; she was b, Jan. 7, 1712. Their sixth child was Sampson^ b. Aug. 29, 1738; d. June 7, 1815; was graduated at Harvard college in 1757; m. April 21, 1761, Submit, dau. of James Warren, who was b. March 17, 1742; d. July 21, 1797. Their sixth child was C-^^Tx^ c^^^y%^j^(t/^ cm. 1. Sampson", b. in Littleton, Mass., April 19, 1765; came to II. in 1785; boarded for a short time with Salmon Wood (q. v.); set- tled at place marked "R. Tuttle," * where he continued to res. until the close of his life. He was one of the leading citizens of the town, and highly respected. He held many positions of trust ; was one of the selectmen several years, and a commission of justice of the peace was sent him (see p. 130), but he did not accept it. He was, however, known as Esquire Tuttle, but at the eai-nest request * There is a sUirht mistake in the map. The dot on the opposite side of the high- way designates tlie place where Mr. Tuttle seltk'd and res. tnany years, and wlierc K. "Tuttle res. Tin; house east of the roatl was where he res. the closing years ol' his life. 934 GENEALOGY: TUTTLE. of his dau., Anna, we do not so designate him in this book. He m. Feb. 24, 1789, Sarah Fletcher,* of Westford, Mass., who was b. Feb. 18, 1762, and d. Oct. 16, 1831 ; he d. May 24, 1856.t Children : — 2. Sampson" [6], b. May 16, 1790. 3. Sarah", b. Dec. 17, 1793; m. May 10, 1821, Reuben Wash- burn, (q. V.) 4. Remington^ [12], b. Aug. 25, 1797. 5. Anna^ b. Oct. 17, 1799; d. Sept. 20, 1884. After the death of her mother, she continued to res. with her father, and to take care of him until the close of his life. Subsequently she purchased the place marked "J. Matthews," where she res. many years and where she d. She was a worthy Christian woman; industrious and economical, yet generous. Besides remembering her own family, she left, by will, over $1000 to the American Bible society, and was a regular contributor to many religious and philanthropic objects. There lies before me a receipt for $10, which she gave to constitute Mrs. Patience Ware a member of the Memorial fund, auxiliary to the Female Cent institution, dated June 10, 1872; and another re- ceipt for $30, which she paid for a life-membership in the American Bible society, dated June 2, 1847. 6. Sampson'^ [2] (Sampson", Sampson^, Samuel^ Sinion'^, Siraon^, John^); m. May 30, 1820, Mary McAllister,t of Antrim; settled on the place marked "S. Tuttle Heirs," which he had purchased of Jacob Emerson, (q. v.) He was highly respected in town ; was chosen in 1819 as one of the committee to visit the schools. He d. Feb. 19, 1857. Children : — •7. Horatio^ b. June 22, 1821; d. Dec. 21, 1838. 8. Mary«, b. Oct. 28, 1823; d. Dec. 12, 1843. 9. John Fletcher Spaulding^, b. Nov. 5, 1827; d. Aug. 29, 1831. * Sarah Fletcher was the granddaughter of Capt. William rietcher, of Westford, Mass. He was b. in 1702; m. Elizabeth, dau. of Jonathan Remington, of Suffleld, Conn., and d. in 1784. Their son, Dea. Jonathan Fletcher, was b. in 1734; m. Sarah Spaulding, of Chelmsford, Mass., and d. Oct. 27, 1813. Sarah (Spaulding) Fletcher, the mother of Sarah Fletcher, was b. in 1740 and d. Nov. 14, 1S15. On April 19, 1775, Dea. Jonathan Fletcher, hearing the alarm, shouldered his gun and went to meet the enemy, while the family sought a place of safety in a neighboring meadow. On their way the mother remembered that in a drawer at home were valuable papers, and she sent her dau., Sarah (then 13 years old), back after them, but in her fright she took the drawer that contained her mother's caps and laces instead of the more val- uable one containing the papers. The laces were saved, and so in the event were the papers, as no one molested them. t Hon. Jacob Tuttle, a younger brother of Sampsoni"', was b. Feb. G, 1767; came to H., and kept a store in his brother's house a short time. (See History of Antrim, pp. 717-18, for further information concerning him and his family.) X The McAllister family emigrated from Scotland to Ireland. Richard McAllister m. about the year 1735, Ann Miller, and came to this countrj' in the winter of 1738-39. Their eighth child, James, m. Sally, dau. of David McClary', of Bedford, in Oct. 1773. Their dau., Mary, b. Feb. 21, 1792; d. Nov. 10, 1857; m. Sampson Tuttle. (See above.) GENEALOGY : TUTTLE. 935 10. Lucetta^, b. May 12, 1829; was graduated at the Female seminary in Newbury, Vt.; was a successful school-teacher, as the writer can testify from experience; m. Rev, Jasper Tenney. (q. v.) 11. Sally Ann*, b. Dec. 5, 1834; was also graduated at the Female seminary in Newbury, Vt., and a successful school-teacher. For thorough scholarship, probably these two sisters have not been surpassed by any persons whose names appear in this history. 13. Remington'^ [4] (Sampson", Sampson^, Samuel^, Simon'^, Simon"-, John^), m. April 30, 1829, Lucinda, dau. of Simeon and Mary Hartwell, a lineal descendant of William Ilartwell, one of the prominent settlers of Concord, Mass.; settled on the homestead, where he continues to res.; the oldest and one of the most respected of the citizens of the town. One of the very few of the men of the second generation from the first settlers, and almost the only man that occupies the farm that his father reclaimed from the wilderness. His wife d. Dec. 13, 1880, aged 78 years. Children: — 13. Rufus^ b. Feb. 3, 1830 ; res. with his father on the homestead. 14. Henry^ b. in H., May 19, 1831 ; d. at Riverside (Gill), Mass., Oct. 14, 1871; was buried in H.; he was a farmer; m. in TT., Jan. 14, 1858, Sarah Caroline, dau. of Benjamin and Sally (Matthews) Kimball, (q. v.) CHILD. 1. Ella Lucetta^, b. in H., Sept. G, 1S59 ; m. in Peterboro', Sept. IS, 187!), George Wlieeler Goodhne. (q. v.) 15. Abigail^, b. Dec. 8, 1832 ; m. John H. Felch. (q. v.) 16. Otis\ b. Nov. 12, 1835; enlisted in the 44th regt. Mass. vols, in the fall of 1862; served nine months; was in the battles of Ball's Mills, Whitehall, Kingston, Goldsboro', and at Newbern, when the rebels made an attempt to capture it; res. several years in Bos- ton; present res. H., with his father-in-law. He m. 1, June 19, 1868, Alice W., dau. of Dea. Eli M. Baldwin (q.v.), who d. Aug. 8, 1872; was buried in H.; m. 2, Jan. 29, 1876, Nellie J. Baldwin, sister of his first wife. CHILDREN. 1. Morris H.^, b. Marcli 9, 1878. 2. Alice M.^ b. May 15, 1881. 17. HartwelF, b. March 14, 1840; m. July 23, 1871, Harriet B., dau. of Jackson and Belinda (Stiles) Dowling, of Bradford; an artist; res. place marked "H.Fairfield." CHILDKEN. 1. Homer R.-', b. March 1, 1874. 2. Ralpli S.'', b. Aug 5, 1870. 936 GENEALOGY: TUTTLE. 18. Lucinda Remington*, b. Sept. 12, 1842; d. Feb. 11, 1843. Joseph" (William'^, Samuel*, Simon^, Simon-, John^), b. in Stirlin Mass.; m. Mehitable Chase. Their son. &' 19. Dr. Peter'', was b. in Princeton, Mass., in 1781. He was a man of superior ability, and his educational advantages were secured through his own exertions. He studied for his profession with Doc- tor Carter, of Leominster, Mass., and settled in H. in 1806; res. place marked " Mrs. Marshall," on village plan, which is still known as the Doctor Tuttle house. He was greatly esteemed by his fellow- townsmen, and much beloved by the poor, always attending to their call as faithfully as to the call of the rich. In his profession he had few equals. He was a very social man, fond of a joke, and could tell a good story. He was a Free Mason, and his funeral services were conducted by the lodge of which he was master. He m. Oct. 11, 1808, Gratia, dau. of Dr. Stephen Kittredge* (q. v.), who sur- vived him, and d. in Milford, March 8, 1869; he d. in H., March 13, 1828. Children: — 30. Emeline»,b. Sept. 12, 1809; m. Capt. William Low. (q. v.) 21, Erasmus Darwin** [27], b. Feb. 12, 1810. 23. George F.^, b. Dec. 27, 1814; m. Louisa Delano, of Lex- ington, Mass. He served his time in the store of Sampson Fletcher in New Ipswich ; is a res. of Reading, Vt.; is notary public for Windsor county, Vt.; has held several town ofhces, and is an ener- getic business man. One son^, who d. at the age of 3 years. 33. Charles BelP, b. May 9, 1S18; m. 1, June 8, 1843, Lydia Ann Cleaves, of Mount Vernon, who was b. April 8, 1823, and d. July 26, 1866; m. 2, Cornelia Chase, of Milford. He was for many years a merchant in Amherst and Milford ; was postmaster and town clerk in Amherst ; was for ten years assistant assessor of in- ternal revenue, and also registrar of deeds and deputy sheriff. He * The following is taken from the Amherst Cabinet of that date :— " Of all man's bliss on earth there 's none so great ■ As that which flows from wedlock's beloved state, When objects worthy and congenial join, And in the nnptial bond their souls entwine." GENEALOGY : TUTTLE. 937 was a man much loved and respected ; d. in Milford, Dec. Kl, 1880 ; his widow res. in INIilford. CniLPREX BY FIRST WIFE. 1. Charles W.«. b. Oct. 27, 1847; d. Aug. 19, 186G. 2. Catherine A.^, b. June 19, 1849; m. June 18, 1877, Frank W., son of Hon. Leonard and Susan Chase, of Milford. Children : (1), Leonard Gor- doni'\ b. March 15, 1878. (2), Edith Tuttk'i', b. March 30, 1881. 3. Cliarlotte £.«, b. July 25. 1851 ; d. June 14, 1852. 4. Caroline L.^, b. Aug. 3, 1854; d. Sept. 6, 1854. 5. Edward Spaulding^, b. July 8, 1859; d. Sept. 12, 1800. 6. AunaL.9, b. March 19, 1862; d. Oct. 6, 1802. 7. Isabella L.o, b. Feb. 12, 1865; d. July 22, 1866. By his second wife Mr. Tuttle had three sons. 34. Gr.atia^, b. Feb. 20, 1820 ; d. Dec. 5, 1868 ; m. Dec. 21, 1842, Oilman Wheeler, of Milford. CHILD. 1. Katie-', m. Orcutt, of Concord. 25. Prentice K.^ b. Nov. 15, 1821 ; served in the Union army with honor from July, 1861, to July, 1864; m. 1, Nov. 5, 1846, Maria Louisa, dau. of John Dennis (q. v.), who d. at Hamilton, 111., May 8. 1867; m. 2, Augusta A. Redington ; res. Hamilton, 111. Three children by first wife, and two children by second wife. 26. William CuUen^, b. May 13, 1826; m. 1, Caroline Laws, of Peterboro', who d. Oct. 11, 1850; m. 2, Ellen Longly, of Philips- burgh, Pa.; res. Curwinsville, Pa. Child : Mary Jane^. 27. Erasmus Darwin^ [21] (Dr. Peter^ Joseph", William^ SamueP, Simou^ Simon'^, John^), m. Charlotte L., dau. of John Whitcomb (q. v.), who d. Aug. 13, 1877. He was a merchant in Troy, N. Y.; d. July 2, 1834. Child : — 28. Adolphus Darwin^, m. Lucy M., dau. of Rev. A. Bigelow (q. v.); res. H. For many years he held the offices of postmaster, town clerk, and town treasurer, and clerk and treasurer of the Congregational society, and is also justice for the state. He was chairman of the "centennial repairs" committee when the church was recently repaired. He is deeply interested in the welfare of 60 938 genealogy: tuttle. the church and tlie town, and has recently offered $500 as a present to tlie town to aid in building a new school-house. He carried on the business left him by his grandfather until within a few years since, when he retired and took a trip to Europe, and is now (June, 1889) in California as the executor of the will of his uncle, Adolphus C. Whitcomb. (q. v.) CHILD. 1. Charles Whitcombi'', a graduate of Bowdoiu college ; studied in Germany ; m. April 24, 1889, L Nellie Abbot Gordon, of Brunswick, Me. He is deeply interested in antiquarian research, and is making an eflbrt to secure an antiquarian building in H. Mrs. Lucy, widow of Joseph Tuttle, d. in H., May 1, 1826, aged 68 years ; probably the step-mother of Doctor Tuttle. WILIilAM N. TUTTLE. SamueP Tuttle was a res. of Acton, Mass. Probably he belonged to the same family with the above. He ra. Betsey Baker. Samuel- (SamueP) was b. in Acton ; m. Mary W. Wright, of Concord, Mass.; settled first in Temple, and rem. to Antrim in 1816, where their youngest son, William N.^ (Samuel^ SamueP), was b. Feb. 11, 1822; m. Jan. 11, 1848, Almira B. Frost, of Madison; settled on the homestead; later rem. to South Antrim. "His townsmen repeatedly honored him with the highest offices within their gift." (See History of Antrim.) He came to H. in 1878, and engaged in the flour and grain business, and was the first station agent at the center ; res. at place marked " Mrs. Marshall," in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle were highly esteemed in H. They returned to Antrim in 1883, where he d. Feb. 13, 1887. CHILD. 1. Emily F.*, b. Dec. 31, 1851 ; m. March 11, 1875, William E., son of Samuel D. and Martha F. (Billings) Downs, of Francestown, who had charge of the depot store iu Greenfield; is now (1889) the leading merchant in Bennington. Children: (1), Nellie E.^, b. in Greenfield, July 20, 1876. (2), William Dennis^, b. in Bennington, Dec. 13, 1883. (8), Wilbur Tuttle^, b. in Bennington, Jan. 3, 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle brought with them to H., Walter L. Herrick, a son of a niece of Mr. Tuttle, who res. with them until his death, April 28, 1887. They also brought up a girl from childhood, whose name is not given. GENEALOGY : TURNER. 939 CHARLES TURNER. Caleb^ Turner was b. in Harvard, Mass., Oct. 27, 1785; m. Sally Conn, of the same place, and res. a short time in Milford ; rem. to Antrim in 1834, where he d. in 1864. 1. Charles- (Caleb^), was their youngest son ; he was b. in Mil- ford, Jan. 14, 1831; m. Geraldine Kennedy, and was for some years engaged in manufacturing in Antrim; has res. in H. about twenty- five years (see village plan); is a cabinet-maker and wheelwright by trade ; is mail-carrier from the station to the post-office in H.; has been janitor at the church and town hall several years, and is also the town sexton. CHILDREN. 1. Charles W.^ b. June 15, 1863; is employed in the milk business in Bos- ton; res. Somerville, Mass. 2. Mary E.3, b. in H., March 13, 1868. ' SAMUEL TURNER. Thomas'-, son of Joseph^ and Rachel Turner, immigrants from Ireland, m. Mrs. Jenny McCoy; res. Peterboro'. 1. SaraueP (Thomas-, Joseph^), b. in Peterboro', June 16, 1764; m. Dec. 7, 1802, Betsey, dau. of Charles Stuart, and settled first in Peterboro'. He purchased in 1823, of Samuel Dennis, the Dea. Robert Duncan place in H., where he res. until 1832, when he sold to John Hayward, and returned to Peterboro', where he d. Feb. 1, 1839; Mrs. Turner d. May 4, 1845. CHILDREN. 1. Esther*, b. Oct. 18, 1803; d. Oct. 12, 1855; m. Joshua Sliedd; res. Pep- perell, Mass. 2. Elizabeth*, b. July 24, 1807; m. Samuel Converse; res. Peterboro'; three daughters. 3. Harriet*, b. Dec. 19, 1809; m. Warren Nichols; res. Peterboro'. Chil- dren : SaraueP and Clark R.s, who are dealers in stoves and tinware in Peterboro'. 4. Sarah S.*, b. March 15, 1812; ra. Rodney Goodhue, (q. v.) 940 GENEALOGY; TWITCHELL; TYRREL. TWITCHELL. Frank M.- Twitchell was b. in Francestown, Feb. 5, 1849; came with his mother to H. (see p. 445), where he res. a few years; m. Mary E. Richardson, of Dublin ; settled first in Dublin ; rem. to Ben- nington, where he is the village blacksmith ; is one of the selectmen of the town. CHILDREN. 1. Emma F. C.^, b. Jan. 2, 1871. 2. Bertha Leoua^, b. Aug. 31, 1872. 3. Kate Gertrude^, b. Sept. 3, 1878. TYRREL. 1. SamueP Tyrrel was b. in Weymouth, Mass.; was at the bat- tle of Lexington in 1775; res. several years in Bedford, where he m. Mary A., dau. of Hugh Mclnnis, who was b. on the passage from Ireland to America ; came to H. about 1784,* and settled at place marked "R. Rice," f He was one of the original members of the church in H. (see p. 189); d. Aug. 1800, at the age of 52 years; his wife d. in Vermont, April 21, 1836, at the age of 87 years, and was buried in H. Children : — 2. Dea. John'^, m. May 22, 1798, Anna Shattuck; was in the service in the war of 1812-14; res. a short time in H., where one son, John^, was b. June 30, 1799; rem. to Andover, Vt., where he was a much-esteemed citizen and deacon of the church. Eight children besides John^ mentioned above. 3. Martha^ (or Patty), m. Joel Butterfield. (q. v.) 4. Joseph^ [12], b. March 13, 1775. 5. Huglr, m. Betsey t White; settled in Keene. Several chil- dren, one of whom, 1. Asa W.3, m. Mary Williams. Children: (1), John W.^ b. April 2, 1831; d. Sept. 3, 1864. (2), Benjamin F.*, b. June 18, 1833; d. Aug. 28, 1869. (3), William M.*, b. April 11, 1835; d. July 3, 1863. (4), Henry*, b. in Keene, Aug. 28, 1837 ; res. with his mother in H. a few years; present res., Antrim; m. Annie B., dau. of Conrad§ and * When he began the work of clearing his land, Mrs. Grimes, who lived near Lake Nubanusit, came over to see him, guided by the smoke, and mai-king the trees with an axe on her way, that she might not get lost in returning. t Miss Nancy Foster states that he lived at the place marked " D. Hunt." t Miss Foster writes " Lucy" White. § Mr. Webber was a Union soldier. genealogy: tyrkel. 941 Elizabeth (Mayer) Webber, who was b. in Switzerland. Children : (a), James M.% b. Jan. 2, 1863. (6), Hattie E.^, b. Nov. 2, 1868. (c), Carrie A.^, b. Nov. 23, 1872. A.sa W.'^ d. in Connecticut, and his widow m. 2, Asa Hart (q. v.) ; she d. Nov. 22, 1885. 6. Agnes Nancy-, b. in 1782; ni. Joel Foster, (q. v.) 7. SaraueP [24]. 8. Thomas Michel'-, b. in H., Feb. 4, 1786; m. Susanna ; res. Chenango, N. Y. He was in the service in the war of 1812-14. 9. Artenias'-, b. in H., Dec. 23, 1788 ; was in the service in the war of 1812-14; m. Abigail Bixby ; settled in Andover, Vt.; rem. to Plum River, 111,, where he d. 10. Jennet Mclnnis", b. March 8, 1792; d. in Acworth, July 6, 1859 ; was buried in H.; unm. 11. Mary-', b. May 12, 1797; d. Oct, 11,* 1822, 13. Joseph- [4] (SaraueP), m. May 1, 1804, Sally, dau, of Nathan Cram, of Antrim, who was b. in Lyndeboro', Se})t, 2, 1783 ; settled on the homestead ; later rem, to No. 64, where he lived many years; d. May 2, 1850 ; his wife d, in Dublin, Dec. 18, 1863. Chil- dren : — 13. Joseph^, b. in Antrim, July. 4, 1804; m. Nov. 13, 1828, Pamelia (or Milla), dau, of Jacob Hart, (q. v.) He d, in Ludlow, Vt,, in Dec, 1873 ; his wife d, in H,, Feb, 14, 1853, at the age of 41 years. 14. ) 15. .- SamueP and Nathan^, b, Jan, 1, 1807; d, in infancy. 16. Rebecca^, b, March 25, 1809; d. May 20, 1826. 17. Jabez^ b, in Marlow, June 2, 1811 ; m, in Londonderry, Vt., Nov. 4, 1839, Mary B. Covey; res. in H. a few years, at place marked "J, H. Felch"; rem. to Chesterfield; present res., Hins- dale. CHILDREN. 1. Rev. George A.*, b. in Harrisville, Sept. 26, 1840; a Methodist minister; res. North Grantham; m. Augusta C, dau. of Jacob Caldwell, of Alstead. Children : Nettie A.^, Elraer^. 2. Davids b. in Windham, Vt , Sept. 26, 1841 ; a member of Co. A, 2d regt. N. H. vols. ; was a faithful soldier and lost his health in the service ; is unra. 3. Everett C.^, b. Sept. 10, 1843; was also a soldier, being a member of Co. D, 2d regt. N. H, vols. ; discharged for disability ; m. L. E. Wyman ; ■■ The date iii the church records is Sept. 15. 942 genealogy: tyrrel. res. in Chesterfield a few years, where his children were b. ; went to La Hague, 111., where he d. June 3, 1873. Children: (1), Sherman E.5, b. in 1865. (2), Alice^, b. in 1867. 4. Alvin D-S b. in H., July 21, 1846; m. Nellie Bond; res. Hadley Falls, Mass. Three children. 5. Adelia A.*, b. in H., June 5, 1848; d. Jan. 14, 1865; m. Edward S. Griflth, of Keene. 6. Mary E.*, b. in H., March 20, 1850; d. in Hinsdale, Jan. 29, 1868. 7. Elmer E.*, b. in H., July 9, 1853 ; d. in Chesterfield, Jan. 7, 1865. 8. Ellen F.*, b. in Chesterfield, Aug. 1, 1858. 18. Ephraim^, b. May 18, 1814; m. March 17, 1846, N'ancy, dau. of John and Sally Grimes, of Gilsum ; res. place marked "E. Tyr- rell." His wife d. Jan. 30, 1883, at the age of 63 years, 10 months, and 9 days. CHILDREN. 1. Waldo E.-i, b. April 24, 1847 ; d. in Winchester, March 30, 1872 ; his death was caused by being caught in a belt and drawn over a shaft in a box shop. 2. Nancy C.*, b. Feb. 7, 1851 ; d. Oct. 24, 1876. 19. James S.^, b. Feb. 22, 1816; d. April 13, 1816. 30. Ezras, 5_ July j^^ i821; d. in Fislierville, Dec. 28, 1860 (?); res. at place marked "E. Tyrrell" a few years; m. 1, June 4, 1850, , who d.; m. 2, Mrs. Lizzie Perry, of Hopkinton, who res. at the present time at Penacook (formerly Fisherville). CHILD. 1. Warren*, b. in Dublin (now Harrisville) ; d. about the year 1874, aged 22. 21. John^, b. May 27, 1823; m. Jan. 30, 1859, Hannah Turner, of Stockton, 111. He d. in Kansas, Aug. 1867. One son. 23. NathanieP, b. Jan. 19, 1826; m. Sept. 27, 1857, Margaret R. Twiss, of Deering. He bought the Curtis Johnson place, where he res. several years ; subsequently he res. in different places in town; d. March 17, 1886; his wife d. April 18, 1889. CHILDREN. 1. Lizzie A.*, b. Sept. 17, 1863; a successful school-teacher. 2. Emma M.*, b. April 19, 1867; d. Nov. 5, 1878. 33. Eliza Ann^, m. 1, Stephen Hall (q. v.); m. 2, Charles Perry, of Dublin. Child: Anna^ (Perry). GENEALOGY : TYKUEL; UPTON; WAITT. 943 34. Samuel- [7], lu. May 29, 1810, Anna Cram, of Anti-im, who was b. in Lyndeboro'; res. at No. 97, where all their children were b.; subsequently rem. to Plum River, 111., and d. there. Children: — 35. SamueP, b. Aug. 18, 1810. 36. Anna^, b. Feb. 17, 1812. 37. Nathan Cram^, b. April 5, 1814. 38. Artllur^ b. Sept. 29, 1815. 39. Charles Brown^ b. Oct. 25, 1817. 30. Miles^ b. June 12, 1820. 31. Mary RacheP, b. June 20, 1822. 33. Abigail Crara^ b. July 8, 1824. 33. Jane^ b. Sept. 2, 1826. 34. Martha Elizabeth^, b. July 25, 1829. 35. Francis^, b. March 12, 1832. 36. Sarah Almina^, b. Feb. 25, 1834: d. in H., Dec. 3, 1834. UPTON. George W.^ son of Daniel' and Mary (Robb) Upton, and grand- son of SamueP Upton, of Stoddard, was b. in Stoddard, April 4, 1844; m. Nov. 24, 1879, Hattie L. Stevens, who was b. in Stoddard, Aug. 21, 1863 (?); came to H. to res. on place marked "D. Bass," in Jan. 1884. Mr. Upton served in Co. A, 18th regt. N. H. vols., in the Civil war. WAITT. Nathan^ Waitt and Abigail, his wife, res. in H. several yeaj-s ; they were members of the Congregational church. He d. in Peter- boro', but was buried in H.; his wife d. at the age of 39 years. They had a large family of children. Three daughters d. at the age of 19 years, and two sons d. who were less than 25 years old. Elizabeth", buried near her mother, was 29 years old. One son went to Illinois with his wife and one child. Nathan^, res. in Peterboro', was less than 25 when he d.; he left one son, Nathan^ Mary- m. Abraham Davis, (q. v.) 944 GENEALOGY: WALKER. ISAAC F. WALKER. Isaac F.^, son of Jarues^* and Lucinda (Boyn) Walker, was b. Jan. 16, 1828; m. July 4, 1853, Kancy J., dau. of John P. Richardson (q. v.); came to H. in 1861, wliere they remained a little over six years; res. at place marked "S. Bai'ker"; present res., North Weare. CHILDREN. 1. Jeuuess M.3, b. in Antrim, Feb. 17, 1855; is a millwright; res. Fitchburg, Mass. ; unm. 2. Leona E.^, b. in Antrim, .Jan. 2, 1858; unm. 3. Aunie M.s, b. in H., Aug. 18, 1861; m. Robert T. Maxwell, of Clarks, Neb. ; a lawyer and dealer in dry goods and groceries. 4. Everett H.^, b. in H., Aug. 19, 1863; overseer in the Amory mill at Man- chester; unm. 5. Abi F.3, b. inH., March29, 1866; unm. 6. Julia E.3, b. in Antrim, Nov. 27, 1869; unm. WILLIAM BLAIR WALKER. Thomas^ Walker, b. in Bristol, Eng., was an officer in the British service, and was taken prisoner at Newport, R. I. After he was released he m. Fowler, and remained in this country. Thomas^ (Thomas^), b. in Newport, R. I., was a captain of a mer- chant vessel for many years; m. Betsey Blair; res. at East Green- wich, R. I.; d. at the age of 40 years. 1, William Blair^ (Thomas-, Thomas^), b. in East Greenwich, R. I., March 26, 1801; m. in 1823, Henrietta A. Slade, who was b. in Swansea, Mass., June 24, 1802; rem. to Hillsboro' Bridge in 1825, where he engaged in the manufacture of cotton cloth. In 1835 he went to Hooksett, to superintend the building and starting up of a large cotton factory, returning to Hillsboro' Bridge in 1836. In the early spring of 1837, with his family, he went to Griggsville, Pike county. 111., going in a covered spring wagon, drawn by two horses, and consuming seven weeks in making the journey. Their household goods were sent to Boston, thence by a sailing vessel to New Orleans, and up the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. Having an * James Walker was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. GENEALOGY: WALKER. 945 attack of the fever and ague, he returned by the only avaihible public route, — down the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, up the Ohio, to Pittsburgh, Pa., crossing the Alleghany mountains to Holidays- burgh by inclined plane, down the Susquehanna by canal boat to Columbia, Pa., thence by strap railroad to Philadelphia, by the Camden & Aniboy railroad to New York, by the steamer to Provi- dence, R. I., by railroad to Boston and to Lowell, and by stage- coach to Hillsboro' Bridge, the journey occupying three weeks of constant traveling. Soon after this he made a contract with Amos Whittemore for the cotton factory at Hancock P^'actory vil- lage, and rem. with his family there in Dec. 1S37. In 1851 he ac- cepted a position as superintendent of machinery in a large cotton factory and paper mill in Guadalaxara, Mex., owned by a Spanish company, and with his wife rem. there, remaining about five years, when they returned to Bennington, where they res. the rest of their lives. He was an upright and honest man, and highly respected. He was a friend of S. F. B. Morse, the inventor, and rendered him financial aid when he was struggling with limited means to complete his invention. He d. Aug. 27, 1876; his wife d. April 28, 1881. Child : — 2. Saladin Arnold", b. in Smithville, R. I., Dec. 18, 1827; came to Hancock Factory village (Bennington) with his parents in 1837; went to Scranton, Pa., in 1850, where he was engaged in the con- struction of Leggett's Gap railroad (now the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad). He returned to Bennington in the fall, and m. Oct. 22, 1850, Frances Antoinette, dau. of Amos Whittemore (q. v.), and was engaged in the manufacture of cutlery a few years. In 1854, he went to St. Louis, Mo., where he remained a few months, and then went to Chicago, 111., and was employed as cashier for a large wholesale dry goods, Yankee notion, and jewelry house. In 1857 he returned to Bennington, and was engaged in trade. In 1864 he went again to Chicago, where he was appointed assistant secretary of the Chicago Board of Trade. In 1866 he was elected secretary of the El Dorado Mining company, of California ; also secretary of the Sherwood Silver Mining company, of Nevada, of which he was one of the principal owners, besides owning personally some very valu- able silver mines in Nevada, one of which was the celebrated Ray- mond & Ely mine, which has yielded millions of dollars. In 1868 he resigned the position of assistant secretary of the Board of Trade in Chicago, that he might be able to look after his mining interests in 946 genealogy: walker; WALLACE. Ifevada ; but he had trusted too long aud too implicitly to another, and his valuable mining property had been sold to a San Francisco syndicate. Mr. Walker and his family are now living in Erie, Erie county. Pa., where he has been engaged with the Pennsylvania rail- road company for the past seventeen years. He is a member of Altemont lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, of the Royal Arch Masons, Peterboro' Chapter, and of Mount Horeb Commandery, Knight Templars, Concord. CHILDREX. 1. G. Sanborn^, b. in Bennington, June 21, 1863; res. Erie, Erie county, Pa. ; is a worthy young man ; was three years with the Pennsylvania rail- road company, and two years at Fargo, Dak., with the Northern Pacific railroad company; at present is employed as assistant ac- countant and book-keeper by one of the largest estates in the state of Pennsylvania. 2. Mary Floreuce^, b. in Bennington, May 20, 18 — ; d. Jan. 20 following. 3. Mabel Anna^, b. iu Bennington, June 30, 1869 : res. Erie, Pa. ANDREW WALLACE. Andrew^, son of Dea. John^ and Polly (Bradford) Wallace, was b. in that part of Amherst that is now within the limits of Milford, March 28, 1783; m. in Dec. 1820, Hepsabeth Cummings (q. v.), who was b. in 1794. "He was a lawyer; settled first in Mt. Vernon; represented the town one year in the legislature ; rem. to H., where he remained until April, 1824; was chosen to represent the town in the legislature that year, but having received the appointment of clerk of the superior court of the county (see p. 184), rem. to Amherst, where he spent the remainder of his life; d. Sept. 23, 1856; his wife d. Sept. 17, 1874. CHILDREN. Horace Willard^, b. in H., Feb. 25, 1822; d. Oct. 9, 1826. Charles Andrew^ b. Aug. 5, 1825 ; d. March 8, 1832. Mary Caroline^, b. May 30, 1828; d. Aug. 11, 1833. Henry Horatio^, b. Jan. 10, 1831 ; d. Aug. 18, 1833. Mary Caroline^, b. July 4. 1834; d. Jan. 4. 1846. Charles HenryS, b. Sept. 14, 1835; d. June 21, 1861. GENEALOGY : WALLACE; WARD. 947 JOHN J. WALLACE. John J.'-, son of Dr. John^ and Eliza (Burns) Wallace, was b. in Milford, Sept. 27, 1830, and came to H. with his mother, who m. 2, Joseph Davis (q. v.) about the year 1840. At the age of 21 years he went to Ohio; m. 1, Angie Fisk, of Concord, who d. about ten months after they settled in Ohio; m. 2, Jane Rockwood, of Newton, O. ; res. Peoria, 111. ; is employed by Jay Gould as a clerk. CHILDREN. 1. John-^ d. young. 2. Emma E.^, b. Jan. 10, 1859; m. John F. Kidder; res. Peoria, IIL 3. Joseph Davis3, b. Jan. 2, 1862; m. Helen Welthy ; he was graduated at Illinois Agricultural college; a railroad engine designer and builder; res. Champaign, 111. i. Fred CK b. March 31, 1865; res. Buflalo, N. Y. ; is clerk of the Board of Trade there. 5. Bertha^, b. Jan. 29, 1870 ; is assistant clerk in her other's office. WARD. Caleb^ Ward m. Rebekah Foster, who was b. Oct. 20, 1750; res. in Ashburnham, Mass. Eight children, two of whom, SamueP and Nahum'-, res. in H. 1. Samuel- (Caleb^), b. in Ashburnham, Dec. 22, 1772; came to H. in 1795; ni. April 15, 1799, Ruth Townsend, who was b. in Shrewsbury, Mass., Oct. 28, 1774; res. at No. 61. Mr. Ward was a school-teacher; taught in his own district in 1810; was one of the committee to visit schools in 1809 and 1810; was also con- stable, and one of the board of selectmen several years; rem. to Ashburnham, Mass., where he was deacon of the Congregational church and librarian many years; d. May 18, 1845; his wife d. Oct. 16,1850. Children: — 2. Alvan^, b. in H.,* April 26, 1800; m. Oct. 23, 1823, Eusebia Russell, of Rindge ; res. in Ashburnham; d. June 20, 1869; his wife d. Aug. 24, 1875. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Ann T.*, b. Dec. 17, 1824; m. Calvin Dows; res. a few years in Billerica, Mass. ; rem. to Boston, where he was engaged in the man- * Alvan Ward attended school in a private house that stood on a hill, west of his father's house, kept by a Miss Brooks, who on one occasion shut him up in a bed- room. He also remembers Mr. Todd, one of his teachers, who wore knee breeches, long stockings, and a cue; the seats were made of stone; the giils wore white woolen blankets of home manufacture; remembers helping a man split rails when six years old, and going home barefooted in the snow; also remembers the Widow Margery, who was good to the children. — Beminiscences of Alvan Ward. 948 GENEALOGY: WARD. Tifacture of soda fountains. In 1873 his health failed, and he went to Florida, where he d. Feb. 9, 1874. Mrs. Dows rem. to Lowell, Mass., where she res. with her son. She has for several years past acted in the capacity of church missionary for the First Baptist church in Lowell. To her we are under obligation in regard to the Ward family. Children: (1), Elbridge A. 5, b. in Ashburnham, Mass., April 6, 1843; d. in Lowell, Mass., Sept. 9, 1847. ^2), Mary Isabel, b. in Billerica, Mass., Sept. 11, 1844; m. Jan. 23. 1861, Alfred Brown, a carpenter; res. Lowell, Mass. Child: Lena Isabel*', b. March 16, 1867. (3), Clara Eliza^, b. March 5, 1847; m. March, 1864, Edward M. Bailey ; she d. in Lowell, Mass , Feb. 14, 1879. One child, who d. at the age of 5 weeks. (4), Harriet A. 5, b. in Lowell, Mass., Jan. 20, 1850; m. Jan. 16, 1869, Samuel Ward Farwell, a clerk in an apoth- ecary store; res. Boston. Children: (a), Florence Elizabeth*', b. Aug. 17, 1873. (6), Frank Fiske", b. March 1, 1878. (5), Frank StoneS, b. in Billerica, Mass., April 6, 1855; m. Feb. 2, 1880, Olive M. Simmons; he is a book-keeper; res. Lowell, Mass. 2. George P.*, b'. Aug. 18, 1826 ; served in the army ; m. and res. in Troy. 3. Achsah C.*, b. Aug. 12, 1828; m. Milton Brooks; res. Ashburnham, Mass. 4. Ivers H.*, b. Feb. 18, 1830; d. Dec. 28, 1831. 5. Franklin W.-*, b. July 19, 1831; m. and has one child; res. Winchendon, Mass. ; is publisher of the Wiucheudon Courier. 6. Marcus L.*, b. March 12, 1834 ; m. and d. ; five children. His wife and children res. in Dighton, Mass. He was in the army, had a severe sun-stroke, returned to the South on account of ill health, and has not been heard from for many years. 7. William L. G.*, b. Aug. 15, 1835 ; m. and res. in Kingston, Mass. ; has two children living and has buried three. 8. Angelina G.*, b. Feb. 15, 1839; d. Aug. 24, 1867; ra. John Baldwin, a soldier in the Civil war, who d. in the service ; res. Ashburnham, Mass. One son. 3. Sylva^, b. in H., Sept. 22, 1801; d. in Allegan, Mich.; m. Gilman Jones, who, in 1884, was living in Horicon, Wis., aged 84 years. 4. Nahuni- (Caleb^), b. in Ashburnham, Aug. 7, 1780; d. in Utah, Jan. 1855 ; m. Oct. 23, 1806, Sally, dau. of Josiah and Milli- cent (Wheeler) Stone (q. v.), who d. Oct. 6, 1846. CHILDREN. 1. Maliuda^, b. Jan. 18, 1807; d. Sept. 24, 1862; ra. in 1839, Capt. William Scott. Children: (1), Mary S.S b. Nov. 11, 1842; m. George S. Clark; seven children. (2), John*, b. Sept. 9, 1844; was in the army;* m. Lucinda C. Forbush; four children. * He is a member of the firm of Farmer & Scott, proprietors of the Peterboro' Transcript. GENEALOGY : WARD; WARE. 949 2. Ede P.3, b. Aug. 12, 1808; d. Aug. 1878; m. Benjamin Swett; res. in Missouri. Six children. 3. Sarah Ann-^ b. May G, 1810; m. May, 1841, John Saunders; went among the Mormons. Child: SallyS b. Jan. 31, 1842; d. May 6, 1842. 4. Loammi^, b. in 1811 ; d. young. 5. Loammi B.3, b. April 29, 1813; m. Oct. 1835, Rachel Goss. Child: Mandana^, b. Nov. 24, 1836; m. David Ridley. Children: Cl), Wil- li.s^, I), in 1860; m. ; one child. (2), Cora^, m. Herbert Felch; one child. 6. Enieliue L.3, b. Aug. 3, 1815; m. Sept. 27, 1838, Allen D. Hunt, who was b. Sept. 3, 1815. Children: (1), Willis A.^ b. Dec. 30, 1839; d Feb. 29, 1844. (2), Nahum C^ b. April 15, 1842; d. March 4, 1844. (3), Lucy M.*, b. June 29, 1844; d. July 4, 1844. (4), Emma LJ, b. June 29, 1848; m. Dec. 16, 1868, James D. Pratt, who was b. July 10, 1842; d. Feb. 11, 1873. Children : (a), Herbert A.^, b. Sept. 21, 1869; d. March 11, 1875. (b), Allen E.^ b. Nov. 27, 1870. (c), Eva M.5, b. May 14, 1872. 7. Nahums, b Dec. 23, 1817; d. Oct. 11, 1828. 8. Moses H.3, b. March 30, 1820; d. June 26, 1858; m. 1, Phebe Simmons; m. 2, May 14, 1852, Hannah Johnson. Children: (1), Charles^ b. Sept. 12, 1843; m. in Maine. (2), Lulu*, b. in 1846; d. in infancy. (3), Hannah M.*, b. in 1853; m. David "Welch, who d. in 1871. Children (a), Annie^, b. March, 1872. (6), A son^, d. in infancy, (c), Lizzie", b. in 1874. (4), Edward*, b. in 1854. (5), LuellaS b. in 1855. 9. Josiah S.^, b. Sept. 30, 1821 ; d. Sept. 4, 1873; m. April, 1848, Elizabeth Shaw ; res. Decatur, 111. Eight children. LO. Willis L.a, b. Nov. 20, 1824; m. in 1845, Jane Sherwood, who d. March 11, 1880. WARE. Robert^ Ware was in Dedham, Mass., as early as 1642; received a grant of land that year; was second in point of wealth in the town; m. Margaret Hunting; res. in Dedham, where he d., April 19, 1699. Ebenezer- (Robert^), b. Oct. 28, 1667; was their youngest child; m. 1, Martha Herring, who was the mother of his son; was m. three or four times ; names of his other wives not given ; res. several years in Dedham, but rem. to Needham, Mass., where he d. in 1765. He is said to have had one son and five daughters. NathanieP (Ebenezer"-, Robert^), b. in Needham, Jan. 28, 1695-6 ; m. June 29, 1725, Esther Chickering ; he d. Oct. 12, 1770. Two sons and three daughters. The two sons came to H. to res. 950 GENEALOGY: WARE. 1. Ebenezer^ (Nathaniel^, Ebenezer-, Robert^), born in Need- ham, Mass., April 22, 1726; m. Nov. 7, 1751, Esther, dau. of Jona- than and Ruth Hunting, who was b. Jan. 19, 1730; rem. to H. in 1792, where he d. June 26, 1795 ; his wife d. in H., Nov. 28, 1806. Children, all b. in Needham, Mass. : — 2. Ebenezer^, b. April 6, 1753; d. Aug. 22, 1766. 3. Jonathan^, b. Sept. 23, 1756; m. Dec. 20, 1778, Sarah Wood- cock. Three sons and three daughters were b. to them in Need- ham; Jonathan® and JoeP rem. to Kentucky, and are supposed to have descendants in Pulaski county in that state. 4. Rhoda® (Jonathan^), b. in 1780; res. several years in H., and was a member of the church here. She was a skilful nurse; rem. to Boston, and was for many years in the family of the parents of the wife of Rev. A. Bigelow. (q. v.) 5. Enoch® (Jonathan^), b. in 1784; came to H. in 1793; res. several years with Lemuel Eaton (q. v.); m. 1, Rosanna Thompson (q. v.), who d. March 20, 1847 ; m. 2, Dolly Flint, (q. v.) He was extensively engaged in laying stone walls ; res. at No. 40 and at various other places. His last res. was at No. 68, where he d. May 18, 1849. 6. Sarah® (Jonathan^), b. in 1785; came to H. with her brother? but soon returned to Needham. 7. Rhoda^ b. Feb. 27, 1759; d. March 1, 1777. 8. Esther^, b. April 10, 1762; m. Moses Eaton, (q. v.) 9. Sarah^ b. Sept. 2, 1767; m. Lemuel Eaton, (q. v.) 10. Ebenezer^, b. April 11, 1770; came to H. with his parents; m. June 14, 1805, Alice Eaton (q. v.); res. first at No. 26, later built at place marked "E. Ware," but did not take a deed of the place until 1795; d Oct. 7, 1857; his wife d. Nov. 28, 1853. Child:— 11. Ebenezer®, b. March 28, 1806; d. July 24, 1888; m. Dec. 18, 1834, Martha Elizabeth, dau. of Simeon and Betsey (Dennis) Lakin (q. v.), who d. June 15, 1880. Mr. Ware settled on the homestead, where he built one of the best houses in town. He was a car- penter, but in the later years of his life he applied himself to the cultivation of his farm. For many years he was one of the most prominent men in town, and filled many offices of trust, was a member of the school committee, one of the board of selectmen, and a member of the state legislature. He also was deeply inter- ested in the reforms of the day, and in every thing that pertained to the welfare of the community. Especially was he interested in this ^K. ^m ■ ^U 1^ ^ ■' ^ ^^^^^^^H: ^^^^^^^^^^^K ^^^^^^H: w ^^^^^^B|"V" ?■:.-■ .- M .-* w Pi < PC w o w o w GO w Pi GENEALOGY : WARE. 951 history. He d. on the same farm where he was b., respected by tlie entire community. He left a libraiy of some twelve hundred vol- umes. Children: — 13. Walter Macon", b. Oct. 19, 1835; m. Dec. 10, 1857, Louisa Elizabeth, dau. of Alexander and Lucene (Chadwick) French, who was b. in Harrisville, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1840; res. Hancock, Wis., until 1888, when he located in Leraar, Ark. He is a farmer. CHII.DRKX, ALL BORN IN HANCOCK, WIS. 1. Francis Williss, b. Jan. 27, 1859 ; m. Dec. 25, 1885, Eveline, dau. of Samuel and Elvira (Grant) Bigsby, who was b. in Warren, Wis., Feb. 29, 1864; res. Lemar, Ark. Child : Edwin C ^. 2. Mary EUen^, b. Feb. 10, 1861; m. July 27, 1881, James Hardy, son of Dudley and Hannah (Burge) Cass, who was b. in Oakland, Wis., Oct. 17, 1851. Child : Ethel Fannie^, b. Aug. 19, 1882 ; res. Hancock, Wis. 3. Seneca Eugene*, b. Aug. 29, 1862; m. Nov. 25, 1886, Eva Adell, dau. of William and Koselle D. (Upton) Irving, who was b. in Munroe, Adams county, Wis., June 3, 1863; res. Marathon, Wis. Child: Adell Agnes^. 4. Vina Etta^, b. Feb. 28, 1865; m. Albert Delop; res. Hancock, Wis. Child : Martha Etta^. 5. Adell Lucene*, b. Feb. 28, 1868; m. AlvinL., sou of Warren Stearns, (q.v.) 6. Agnes Joanna*, b. April 2, 1870. 7. Elizabeth Sally*, b. Jan. 29, 1873. 8. Eliza Martha*, b. April 2, 1875. 9. Harry Eben*, b. March 22, 1877. 13. Warner Lakin^ b. May 18, 1837; d. in H., July 3, 1858. 14. Alice Adelia'^, b. Feb. 11, 1840 ; res. on the homestead ; unm. 15. Dea. Edwin^ b. Jan. 31, 1842; m. 1, Dec. 16, 1866, Agnes, dau. of John and Agnes (McNaught) McQuarters, who ^vas b. in Tariff- ville, Conn., Jan. 6, 1845; d. in Winnebago, 111., May 24, 1883; m. 2, Jan. 31, 1886, Mary G. Miller, who was b. in Vernon Centre, N. Y., Jan. 31, 1842. Mr. Ware was disqualified for military duty by reason of malformation of ankles from birth, but he enlisted in the 13th regt. N. H. vols.; was able to conceal the defect from the eyes of the examining surgeon by a careful adjustment of his gar- ments, and was accepted. Though suffering severely at times from the heavy marches the regiment was called upon to perform, he never lost a day's duty by i-eason of it. He was never off duty or absent from his company except by reason of wounds received in battle. "He was mustered as third corporal, was promoted to the rank of first sergeant, and was commissioned lieutenant by the 952 GENEALOGY: WARE. governor of New Hampshire, but was not mustered as such, owing to the early muster out of his regiment. He was wounded twice at Fredericksburg, once at Cohl Harbor, and again at Fort Harrison. He was an intelligent, brave soldier, and universally liked by the officers and men of the regiment." * He res. a few years in Dublin (now Harrisville); came back to H., settled on the homestead, and about the year 1874 rem. to Winnebago, 111., where he continues to res. He has been quite successful as a farmer; took the second pre- mium of $50 at a fair in St. Lonis in 1868, open to all the States and Canada, for the best dairy butter. The first premium of $60 was also won by him, the next year, but as interested parties on the ground i-epresented that his butter was regularly shipped to that market under a creamery brand, he was ruled out. He was chosen deacon of the church in H. just before he departed for the West, but he was obliged to decline on account of his leaving town. He is a deacon of the church in Winnebago, 111. CHILDREN. 1. Wiufred Agues^, b. in Dublin, Sept. 3, 1868. 2. Ernest Edwin*, b. iu Harrisville, May 6, 1871. 3. John Cliftons, b. in Wiuuebago, 111., Dec. 27, 1880. 16. Georgianna Josephine^ b. Dec. 24, 1843; d. Jan. 1, 1844. 17. Frances Morilla^, b. Nov. 26, 1844; res. with her brother, Albei-t E. ; she is a skilful nurse. 18. Joanna Elizabeth^ b. Jan. 26, 1847; m. June 7, 1871, Henry E., son of Elijah Washburn, (q. v.) 19. Dr. Albert Edson", b. June 6, 1851; m. Feb. 10, 1881, Minnie S., dau. of Gardiner and Sarah (Lawton) Knight, (q. v.) He is a dentist; res. in H., at place marked "G. W. Matthews." CHILD. 1. Fred Albert*, b. Nov. 7, 1881. 30. Ella Cordelia'', b. Nov. 9, 1853; res. on the homestead; is a teacher; unm. 31. Addison Clifton'', b. Sept. 9, 1858; res. on the homestead; unm. NathaniePt (Nathaniel', Ebenezer-, Robert^), b. in Needham, Sept, 21, 1730; m. June 10, 1762, Patience Ward.t * History of 13th regt. X. H. vols. t Mr. Ware res. with his son in H. for a time, but returned to Needham and d. there. X Mx's. Patience (Ward) Ware was a pious, estimable lady. (See p. 204 ; also "Anna Tuttle" and "Jack Ware.") She spent her last years in H., where shed. March 23, 1831. GENEALOGY : WARE. 963 33. Jason'^* (Nathaniel-', NathanieP, Ebenezer-, Robert^), b. in Needliam, March 19, 1763; ni. Sarah Washburn, of Natick, who was b, June 13, 1760. They came to II. and purchased of Jason Dun- ster, of Brookline, Mass., lot No. 10, third range, Aug. 18, 1788.t They lived for a time in a log cabin, but after a few years put up more commodious buildings. As the travel from Stoddard to Peter- boro' passed by the house, Mr. Ware for a few years kept a small grocery store. He d. Feb. 6, 1824. Children: — 33. Polly«, b. June 1, 1785 ; d. Dec. 11, 1841 ; m. Sept. 8, 1807, Asa Wood, who was b. in Washington, July 18, 1782; d. Dec. 14, 1849; res. Washington. CHILDREN. 1. Asa", b. June 12, 1808; m. 1, in 1855, Anna Cutting, of Medford, Mass., who d. in 1864; m. 2, in 1865, Sarah A. Denton; res. Stillwater, N. Y. Three chiklren. 2. Elvira', b. May 5, 1810; d. Jan. 22, 1853. 3. William', b. Feb. 11, 1812; d. March 17, 1870. 4. Sarah", b. April 12, 1815; m. Nov. 24, 1835, Ahial Tandy; res. Lerapster. 5. Nathaniel', b. May 5, 1818; m. Jan. 30, 1848, Mrs. Jane Beard; res. Hillsboro'. G. Dr. Sylvester", b. March 12, 1821; d. in Hillsboro', Nov. 20, 1887; ra. 1, Maria Smith, of Stoddard; m. 2, Clara A. Kuapp ; res. in Stoddard, Washington, and Hillsboro' ; was a physician of some note ; served in the array during the Civil war. Eight children. His eldest son, Carlos P.**, was killed in the second battle of Bull Run. 7. Marietta", b. Aug. 1, 1824; d. March 1, 1859. 8. Timothy Dexter", b. Oct. 6, 1827 ; d. in Hillsboro', Sept. 13, 1885 ; m. May 5, 1855, Louisa Norwood, of Lynnfield, Mass , who d. Dec. 11, 1875; res. Medford, Mass., Washington, and Hillsboro'. He served nine months in the Civil war. One child. 34. Jason« [32], b. March 9, 1787. 35. Hannah«, b. July 22, 1789; m. 1, Feb. 22, 1825, Samuel Whitcomb (q. v.); m. 2, Oct. 1831, Chauncy FarnswcK-th, who was b. Feb. 22, 1800; d. Dec. 18, 1860. 36. Ward" [40], b. Sept. 28, 1792. 37. Sarah«, b. Dec. 31, 1794; d. Oct. 27, 1824 ; in. Feb. 20, 1821, Jonathan Brown, of Marlow, who was b. March 13, 1789, and d. May 1, 1868. CHILD. 1. Sarah Ann", b. April 11, 1822; m. John McKeen; d. at Russell, Kan. * He had a brother, Nathaniel'', b. Jan. 7, 17(>~, who m. Mary Kingsbury; res. Need- bam, Mass., and had eight children. Also a sister, Rebecca'', who d. unih. t It is the north place, marked " L. Eaton." 954 genealogy: ware. 38. Elijah^, b. Feb. 20, 1797; d. Aug. 26, 1850; m. 1, Jan. 1827, Adeline Wyraan, who was b. in 1807, and d. Feb. 23, 1835; m. 2, Jan. 1837, Sarali Courser, who was b. in 1798, and d. Nov. 13, 1843; m. 3, in 1847, Lucinda Newton, who was b. in 1806, and d. Sept. 10, 1875. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah Adeline', b. Sept. 1828; d. June, 1837. 2. Elijah Wjmiau", b. May 9, 1830. 3. A sou", b. Feb. 22, 1835 ; d. Feb. 23, 1835. 4. Addie S.', b. Jan. 19, 1838. 5. Julia EUeu', b. Dec. 9, 1847. 29. Rebecca", b. April 17, 1799; d. Nov. 6, 1870; m. April 19, 1825, Elisha Gustin, who was b. April 6, 1802, .and d. July 30, 1885. CHILPKEN. 1. Isaac Baker", b. Nov. 8, 1825. 2. Eliza Aun", b. Oct. 10, 1827. 3. Mary Jane', b. Sept. 10, 1832. 30. Nathaniel", b. Nov. 16, 1801; d. Oct. 22, 1869; m. Nov. 7, 1826, Polly Wright, who was b. July 25, 1802, and d. Feb. 7, 1875. CHILD. 1. Mary Jane", b. June 3, 183G; d. Dec. 21, 1885; m. July 13, 1881, Chester Thomas. 31. Eliza", b. Jan. 31, 1804; d. March 31, 1860; married Jona- than Brown, (q. v.) CHILDREN. 1. Mary", b. May 6, 1827 ; d. July 7, 1872. 2. Wilbur Fisk", b. May 6, 1832; d. Oct. 7, 1864. 3. Gardner", b. Feb. 15, 1834; d. Sept. 23, 18G1. 32. Jason" [24] (Jason^ Nathaniel^ Nathaniel', Ebenezer^, Rob- ert^), m. Nov. 25, 1813, Bethiah, dau. of Ephraim Thompson (q. v.), who was b. July 17, 1793, and d. May 21, 1873. He bought the home farm of his father, Dec. 14, 1809, and lot No. 10 in second range, of Ann Perkins, of Boston, one of the heirs of John Hancock, March 6, 1811. He also made other additions to the farm, on which he res. until Dec. 19, 1825, when he bought the farm of Henry Prentice, and rem. thither. April 27, 1833, he bought the Napoleon Lakin place of Moses Eaton, and April 2, 1852, eight acres of Lemuel Eaton. He "was a man of good judgment, of genial nature, and of sterling worth, universally beloved and respected by all who knew him." He d. Jan. 28, 1873. Children : — GENEALOGY : WARE. 956 33. David Thompson", b. June 7, 1817 ; d. Sept. 10, 1S82; m. Dec. 29, 184G, Hannah M., dau. of Ebenezer Russell (q. v.); res. several years on the place marked "D. T. Ware"; later at the "Fox place," at the foot of the sand hill. He was a great lover of music, took great interest in singing, and led the church choir several years. CHILD. 1. Willis Clark^ b. Sept. 24, 1850; m. May 4, 1875, Ida B. Wilson, of Ben- nington, who was b. May 11, 1855. 34. Franklin Jason', b. March 11, 1820; ra. April 13, 18i7, Mary Ann, dau. of Simeon Lakin (q. v.); res. in Dublin several years; rem. to South Keene in 1865, where he now res. He was appointed justice of the peace in 1858, was elected to the common council of Keene in 1874, and again in 1878. CHILDREN. 1. Ellen R.% b. Jan. 28, 1849 ; d. May 1, 1850. 2. Clark J. L.>* (adopted), b. May 8, 1852. 35. Mary Washburn", b. Nov. 5, 1S21; m. March 5, 1847, Enoch N. Baldwin, (q. v.) 36. Sarah Frentice^ b. May 13, 1826 ; d. Aug. 29, 1828. 37. Harvey Jewett", b. July 21, 1829 ; m. May 13, 1852, Elvira A., dau. of Joseph and Mary (Jewett) Osgood, who was b. in Nel- son, Ai)ril 6, 1832 (see p. 549); res. East Harrisville. He has worked most of the time in the mill at this place, but has been breeding fancy fowls for several years, in which business he has been very successful, and has been one of the supervisors of the town. CHILDREN. 1. Frank Henry«, b. Jan. 13, 1856. 2. Edgar Lourin% b. April 6, 1861 ; m. July 9, 1883, Carrie Bell, dau. of Oil- man Gilchrest (q. v.) ; res. East Harrisville. Children: Elsie Caro- line^, Harvey Gilman^. 3. Minnie Adeline% b. April 18, 1869. 38. Henry Ward", b. Feb. 15, 1831 ; m. June 6, 1860, Nellie C, dau. of Stephen Beckworth, of Acworth, who was b. May 7, 1838; res. on the homestead. In 1879 he put a cellar under the barn and made other improvements. In 1885 he built a new house at the corner west of the barn (see map), on a piece of land j>resented to him for a building lot by Ebenezer Ware. He is very fond of 956 GENEALOGY: WARE. music, has the confidence of his townsmen, in 1886 was elected chairman of the board of supervisors, and has been called upon to settle several estates. We are indebted to him for the history of the Jason Ware family, with the exception of the Ward Ware branch, and if all the papers had been prepared as carefully as his has been it would have saved a vast amount of work to the com- piler. CHILDREN. 1. Clarence Harvey^ b. Jan. 28, 1861 ; ra. Jan. 1, 1889, Anna J. Lee. (q. v.) He owns place marked " S. Buxton," and is a supervisor of tbe town. 2. Elmer Sumuers, b. Dec. 6, 1863. 3. Eugene Martin^, b. Feb. 11, 1866; is supt. of the Sunday school in H. 4. Florence Cynthia«, b. May 11, 1877. 39. Sarah Adeline^ b. Oct. 15, 1834; m. Dec. 21, 1852, Asa Fairbanks, who was b. May 25, 1828. Mr. Fairbanks is a carpenter by trade, and a good machinist. He began business in what is now East Harrisville, in 1853, manufacturing clothes-pins, wash-boards, etc., and getting out lumber for building purposes. Two years later he sold out, and worked a short time in Dublin and Ashburnham, Mass., when he rem. to Keene, where he has since res. most of the time, with the exception of two years in Arlington, Vt., and about a year in 1876 and 1877 on the Fox place in H. village; was superintendent of the chair shops in South Keene several years, and has held other important business positions. He represented Ward 1 in Keene in the state legislature in 1872 and 1873, and was a member of the city council in 1874 and 1875; has also been connected with the fire department. 40. Ward" [26] (Jason^ Nathaniel*, NathanieP, Ebenezer^, Robert^); m. 1, March 2, 1819, Sarah, dau. of Robert and Elizabeth (Gibson) Matthews (q. v.), who was b. in Bedford, Aug, 23, 1789, and d. in Marlow, Jan. 11, 1833 ; m. 2, in Washington, Oct. 23, 1833, Mrs. Sarah (Hall) Clyde, b. in Antrim, Sept. 15, 1797^ dau. of Samuel and Mary ( Mc Adams ) Hall, of Hillsboro'. She is still living (June, 1889), in her 92d year, in good health. She was first m. in Antrim, June 16, 1823, to Samuel, son of Daniel and Margaret (McAdams) Clyde, who was b. in Windham, 1790, and d. in Hills- boro', July 14, 1826. She had two children by Mr. Clyde, both b. in Bradford ; (1) Edward, b. Oct. 5, 1823, d. there, April 11, 1826; (2) Mary Jane, b. May 24, 1825, who m. Wallace Sawyer, (q. v.) This dau. came to H. with her mother, to live with Mr. Ware until GENEALOGY : WARE. 957 her own marriage. Mr. Ware lived in H., Marlow, in H. a second time at No. 54, and d. in Washington, May 28, 1870. CUILOUKN BY laUST WIFE. 1. Jane", b. in H., Feb. 23, 1S20; d. in Surry, Dec. 3, 18G5; m. 1, March 31, 1842, Willard, sou of Elijah and Sally (Dort) Manslield, who was b. in Alstcad, March 24, 1817, and d. in Surry, May 24, 1855; res. Alsteud and Surry; he was a farmer. She m. 2, April 5, 1858, James, son of William and Sarah (Hall) Stuart, who was b. in Antrim, Juue 25, 1821. Mr. Stuart is a farmer, and after her death m. again, and now res. in Walpole. Mr. and Mrs. Mans- tield had five children: (1), Frauds Albert^, b. in Alstead, May i), 1843; m. 1, in Jaffrey, Juue 23, 1872, Lucy Ann, dau. of Jabez and Clarissa (Buss) Stearns, who was b. in Peterboro', Nov. 30, 1841, and d. in East Jafl'rey, July 9, 1877; m. 2, in New Haven, Conn., Oct. 5, 1879, Mary A., dau. of Truman and Mary A. (Web- ster) Shcpard, who was b. in Roxbury, Conn., April 15, 1845. One dau., Maud May'-*, b. in Nashua, Feb. 19, 1885. He res. in Nashua, and is a shoe merchaut with his brother, Stephen Willard. (2), George Franklin^ b. in Alstead, Jan. 27, 1845 ; d. in Surry, March 6, 1864. (3) , Sarah Jane*, b. in Alstead, April 3, 1847 ; m. Nov. 10, 1870, in Clinton, Mass., Henry Harry, son of John and Sophia (Pease) Healey, who was b. in Greensboro', Vt , Nov. 15, 1832; res. Norwich, Conn., and Worcester, Mass. Child : Arthur Custer^, b. in Norwich, Feb. 11, 1877; d. there, Nov. 25, 1877. (4), Stephen Willard^, b. in Alstead, Aug. 17, 1850; m. in New Ipswich, Jan. 12, 1874, Maria Lucinda, dau. of William and Luciuda (Button) Prichard, who was b. in New Ipswich, Aug. 22, 1856. He res. in Nashua; is a shoe merchant with his brother, Francis Albert. No children. (5), Mary Ellen^ b. in Alstead, Nov. 19, 1853; m. June 26, 1873, William A., son of Dexter B. and Mary A. (Newell) Knowlton. (q. v.) 2. Calista', b. in Marlow, July 10, 1822 ; d. there, July 19, 1822. 3. Emily Maria', b. in Marlow, Dec. 9, 1824; m. 1, at Peterboro', Nov. 30, 1845, Stephen, son of Capt. Francis and Sarah (Cummings) Cragin, who was b. in Temple, Aug. 25, 1821, and d. at East Jaffrey, Aug. 31, 1866; res. New Ipswich and East Jaffrey. He was employed in a cotton mill. She m. 2, at East Jaffrey, Sept. 1, 1870, Orlando, sou of Moses and Lucy (Felt) Cragin, who was b. in Temple, Aug. 24, 1802, and d. at East Jaffrey, Sept. 30, 1880. She had by her first marriage two children: (1), Emma Jane^, b at East Jaffrey, May 9, 1853; m. in Gardner, Mass., May 8, 1870, Ellery Walker, son of John and Eliza (May) Whitcomb, of Winchendon, Mass., who was b. there, March 14, 1849; res. Winchendon; a mechanic. Children: (a), Mabel Emily'', b. in East Jaffrey, Jan. 28, 1877. (6), Morris Leon'', b. in Winchendon, Sept. 26, 1882. (2), Helen May^ b. at East Jaf- frey, Dec. 12, 1861. 4. Erastus Albert", b. in H., Oct. 10, 1827; d. of lock-jaw on his fortieth 958 genealogy: ware; warren. birth-day, in San Francisco, Cal. ; m. 1, Oct. 21, 1858, Mary Eliza- beth, dau. of Eliphalet and Lois (Bemis) Dort, of Surry, who was b. there, April 12, 1833, and d. there, April 28, 1859 ; m. 2, in Washing- ton, Jan. 1, 1861, Lucy Almira, dau. of Luther and Mary H. (Stuart) Pitcher, who was b. in Stoddard, April 30, 1844, and d. in Wash- ington, Aug. 27, 1863. An infant sou was b. witliout life, Aug. 17, 1863. JACK WARE.* Jack Ware was a colored man ; he had been a slave ; was stolen from the coast of Africa. Mrs. Frakes (q. v.) writes that the story- he told her father, Mesheck Tenney, was that " when he was a little boy a white man came along in a fine buggy and broke a cake in two; gave him one half, and his little brother the other; then he picked them up and carried them off just like a hawk would a hen." The date of his coming to H. is not known ; he res. at No. 41, and was very much beloved by all who knew him, especially the children of his neighbors, to whom he was very kind. Josiah Stone informed me that he Avas one of the kindest hearted men he ever knew. On his tombstone is the following inscription : — "JACK WARE, AN African, Died Makcu 2, 1S26, aged about 100 years. This monument is erected in commemoration of Ms virtues, by the voluntary contributions of the Citizens of Hancock." WARREN. William de Varenne, a Norman baron, was one of the followers of William the Conqueror on his expedition into England. He took part in the battle of Hastings, m. the dau. of William, and when the king returned to Normandy, Earl Varenne was appointed one of the guardians of the kingdom. His chief seat anterior to the con- quest was a small town in Normandy on the banks of the river Varenne, hence the name William de Varenne. He is supposed to have been the ancestor of all who have borne the name of Warren in England and America. * He was known in H. prior to bis death as "Jack" and "Old Jack." Rev. Mr. Burgess records his death on the church records (p. 3.50) as " Old Negro Jack." His pastor gave the name of " Ware " to him in recognition of the helpful interest Mrs. Patience (AVard) Ware (q. v.) took in liis spiritual welfare. genealogy: warren. 959 Richard Warren came over in the Mayflower in 1620. John Warren came to Watertown in 1(335. Joseph Warren came in the Alice in 1635, first to Virginia, but afterwards to New England. From one of these, Avithout doubt, was descended Jacobs of Chehnsford, Mass.; m. June 21, 1667, Mary Hildreth. Four children, the eldest of whom, Joseph-, b. Oct. 25, 1670; m. March 11, 1696, Kuth Wheeler. Six children, of whom the fourth was Thomas^ b. in Townsend, Mass., March 5, 1704 ; was captain of a company at the battle of Bunker Hill, and was a cousin of Gen. Joseph Warren ; m. Dodge. Their fourth child was oyrr d 1. Peter^ (Thomas^ Joseph", Jacob^), was b. in Townsend, Mass., June 10, 1752; m. Judith Adams; res. a few years in Townsend, Mass.; rem, to Shirley, Mass., and in 1783 to H.; res. at No. 41.* His coming to town seems to have been almost providential (see pp. 93, 95, and 96). He remained in town some fifteen or twenty years. The place to which he rem. from H. is not known; he was in Wilton in 1814, perhaps earlier. From the tenor of a letter written by him to his son Thomas, under the date of Aug. 14, 1822, it is evident that at that time his wife was not living. Later he was cared for by his cousin, Mrs. Mary Coburn, who went with him to Charlotte, Chautauqua county, N. Y., the res. of his son Peter. He d. at the home of his son Thomas, in Fredonia, Chautauqua county, N. Y., May 12, 1833. Children: — 3. Susanna^ b. in Townsend, Mass., March 31, 1770 ; d. in Casadaga, N. Y., in 1840; m. Asa Pemberton, who d. in Sept. 1862, at the age of 86 years. 3. Nancy^ b. in Townsend, Mass., Aug. 18, 1778. 4. Davi(F, b. in Shirley, Mass., April 8, 1780 ; m. at Templeton, ♦.Jack pond (see map) was long known in II. as Waireu pond. 960 GENEALOGY: WARREN. Mass., March 2, 1808, Susannah Fairbanks. He d. Oct. 19, 1859; place of res. not given. CHILDEEN. 1. Judith Adaingfi, b. Aug. 7, 1809 ; d. Dec. 11, 1875 ; m. in Salem, N. Y., July 4, 1832, Gardner M. Hastings. Children: (1), Warren', b. June 11, 1833; d. April 17, 1834. (2), Twin to Warren, d. in in- fancy. (3), Sarah Jane', b. May 7, 1835; d. Oct. 22, 1845. (4), Martin', b. Aug. 31, 1837; m. Feb. 9, 1860, Sarah A. Stevens; four children. (5), Walter Warren", b. Nov. 5, 1839; m. Oct. 12, 1864, Jane E. Welch; two children. (6), Anson James", b. April 26, 1841 ; m. Sept. 3, 1867, Nancy S. Smith; three children. (7), Mary Susannah", b. May 6, 1844 ; m. Nov. 28, 1866, James B. Welch ; four children. (8), Leroy", b. July 24, 1846 ; d. July 3, 1849. (9), Ellen M.", b. July 15, 1848 ; d. Nov. 8, 1849. (10), Judith Ann^ b. Aug. 16, 1850; d. Nov. 20, 1879. (11 and 12), Gardner^ and George^ b. July 26, 1852 ; George^ d. June 1, 1855, and Gardner' d. June 13, 1855. 2. Asenath Osgood", b. Oct. 29, 1810 ; m. William Dedrick. Three children. 3. Minerva", b. Aug. 29, 1812; m. in Salem, N. Y., Nov. 1829, William Blanchard. 4. Walter", b. April 15, 1814; m. in Gorham, Ontario county, N. Y., Jan. 21, 1841, Hannah Fisher. Children : (1), A dau.", b. in Middlesex, Yates county, N. Y., Jan. 23, 1841 ; m. Joseph W. Johnson; three children. (2), Marion', b. in Middlesex, N. Y., Aug. 11, 1846; m. Jan. 8, 1874, Helen A. Stewart. 5. Juliette", b. May 17, 1816; m. Patrick Archy. One son. 6. David", b. March 17, 1818; m. 1, June 22, 1842, Eveline Blodgett, by whom he had three sons, Thompson", Warner", and Ephraim", the latter being killed in the Civil war; m. 2, Margaret Johnson. Three children. 7. Elhanan Winchester", b. Nov. 17, 1819; m. ; went South and accumu- lated considerable property, but gave it all up rather than to go into the Rebel army, saying, "Take the property; I can not go back on my country." He went to southern Illinois, where he d. Three children. His only dau., Mary Susannah", m. Nixon Welch, in Eosecrans, 111. 8. George Washington", b. July 11, 1822. 9. Mary Susannah", b. Nov. 7, 1824; m. in Illinois, and d. soon afterward. 5. DanieP, b. in Shirley,* Mass., April 8, 1780; m. in 1803, Nancy Morton, who was b. in Orange, Mass., Feb. 5, 1785. Soon after their marriage they emigrated to Madison county, N. Y,; rem. in 1807 to Conadaway (now Fredonia), Chautauqua county, * There can be but little doubt that he was b. in Shirley, as I have the date before me, in H. records, written by Peter Warren. GENEALOGY: WAUKEN. 961 N. Y., then an almost unbroken wilderness. He remained in Chau- tauqua county, experiencing a variety of fortune, engaged in clear- ing land, carrying on a distillery, in mercantile business, and in farming until 1833, when he rem. to Illinois and settled on a farm about one and a half miles from Napierville. Some years later he retired from active business pursuits, and spent the evening of his days at Warrenville, near the farm on which he had previously lived, having been a pioneer at not less than three different places, and after a long and useful life passed quietly to his rest, July 6, 1866, beloved and respected by all who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. CHILDREN. 1. Philinda H.", m. Alvah Fowler. •2. Louisa G.'-, m. 1, Frederic Bird, who d. iu 1840; m. 2, Sept. 15, 1861, Silas, son of Jonas Warren, a younger brother of Peter*. 3. Col. Julius MS\ While the family res. in Westfield, Chautauqua county, he was commissioned colonel of the 19(3th regt., 43d brigade, 26th division, N. Y. state militia. On going to Illinois he took up land on the west branch of the Du Page river i)revious to the govern- ment survey, and on this land, in the autumn of 1836, a town was laid out which afterwards took its name from him. In 1838 he was appointed postmaster, which office he held until 1861, and in 1878 he was reappointed to the same office. In 1844 he was elected to the state legislature, at which time he aided in passing a bill au- thorizing the construction of the Illinois River and Lake Michigan canal, which, in connection with other legislation on the subject, gave the state an impetus that enabled it to enter upon a career of prosperity rarely excelled in the history of our country. He was also elected to the same position some years later ; unm. 4. Sally L.'', m. Abel E. Carpenter. 5. Harriet N.*"', m. Christian B. Dodson. 6. Maryf', m. Jerome Beecher. 7. Maria" (twin to Mary), m. Silas B. Cobb. 8. Jane M.^, m. Nathaniel B. Curtis, 6. Levi Reeds, b. in Shirley, Mass., Feb. 4, 1782 ; was killed by the bursting of a gun. 7. ^eter^ b. in H., May 10, 1784; ra. June 11, 1805, Anna Force; soon rem. to Eaton, Madison county, N. Y. He served a short time in the war of 1812-14, being with the company, to which he belonged, called out in 1813, for the defence of Sackett's harbor; went into camp at Brownville, but saw no active service. The family rem. to Charlotte, Chautauqua county, N. Y., in 1819, and in 962 GENEALOGY: WARREN. 1836 to Cook county, 111., on the west branch of the Du Page river. The county has since been divided, and Warrenville, where they settled, is now in Du Page county. CHILDREN. 1. Elvira«, b. April 30, ISOG ; m. June 22, 1823, Pelmedus Perkins, who d. July 27, 1S70, aged GS years. Children: (1), Henry W.", b. May 3, 1824. (2), Sarah Ann", b. Sept. 30, 1S2G. (3), William W.', b. Nov. 25, 1828 ; d. Nov. 10, 1878. (4), Franklin P.', b. Jan. 19, 1831. (5), Charles E.", b. Feb. 23, 1836; d. March 5, 1837. (6), Charles W.", b. May IS, 1838. (7), Seraph A.', b. Sept. 15, 1842; d. March 18, 1843. 2. Levi Reedo,b. Sept. 24, 1807; m. Nov. 8, 1832, at Forestville, N. Y., Sylvia Mixer. He studied medicine at Forestville with Doctor Avery, but never had much experience as a practitioner; was for some years engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1857 he rem. with his family to northern California, and settled in Yreka, Siskiyou couuty, whither his dau., Mrs. Moses, had preceded him, and where he continues to res. He has been engaged in agriculture, horticulture, and mining. Children: (1), Adelaide", b. in Char- lotte, N. Y., Oct. 5, 1833; m. in 1856, William S. Moses. (2), Homer B.", b. in Forestville, N. Y., July 8, 1835 ; m. in 1866, Mary R. Wells; he is highly educated, and a successful lawyer; res. Yreka, Cal. Children: (a), William HenryS, b. Oct. 6, 1867. (6), Addie Jeannette^ b. April 22, 1870. (c), Walter Wells*, b. July 10, 1872. (d), Calvm Homer«, b. March 25, 1875. (e), Frederic A.^, b. Aug. 16, 1877; d. Juue 22, 1878. C/)i Emery Edwin^, b. July 10, 1879. 3. Emery Force'', b. Nov. 16, 1810; m. 1, at Fredonia, Dec. 24, 1833, Trin- andra J. Sackett, who d. April 10, 1862; m. 2, at Fredonia, May 26, 1863, Mrs. Grace S. AYhitlock, who d. in Fredonia, Jan. 19, 1883; m. 3, at Rolling Prairie. Wis., Oct. 2, 1883, Mrs. Eleanor B. Baldwin. In May, 1831, he entered the office of Hon. R. P. Marvin, of Jamestown, N. Y., and began the study of law; was admitted to practice in 1834. At the May term of the supreme court in 1837 he was admitted as an attorney in that court, and in due course took the degree of counselor in the court of chancery, and all the degrees, entitling him to full practice in the circuit and district courts of the United States for the northern district of New York. He was appointed examiner in chancery Feb. 13, 1840, by Governor Seward; was elected a member of the assembly in 1841, and re- elected in 1842 ; was elected county judge in 1871 for a term of six years; was appointed postmaster at Gerry (now Sinclairville), in 1849, which office he held four years, and was elected surrogate of the county in Nov. 1851, and held the office until Dec. 31, 1855. " His school advantages were quite limited, yet by uniting in- dustry, a choice selection of reading, and the discipline of GENEALOGY: WARREN. his profession he has acquired the essentials of a collegiate education, and has won the confidence of the people of the county among whom he has lived and labored by his ability as a lawyer and his integrity as a judge." lie has res. in Chau- tauqua county since 1819. Children: (1), Ellen Sackett", b. at Jamestown, N. Y., May 1, 1837; m. Jerome Pierce. (2), Alice Anna', b. at Jamestown, Sept. 22, 1839; d. Oct. 17, 1839. (3), Edwin Force", b. at Jamestown, Sept. 3, 1841 ; was graduated at Yale college ; a lawyer of marked ability ; res. Nebraska City, Neb.; m. Minnie Wygaut. Child: Gertrude Stella^ (adopted; see Mrs. Ricker, below). (4), Stella Rose", b. in Sinclairville, May 17, 1852; m. 1, ; m. 2, Ricker. Child: Gertrude*^; previous to her mother's second marriage she was adopted by her uncle (q. v.), and took the name of Gertrude Stella Warren. Seraph", b. May 18, 1813; m. at Terre Haute, Ind., Jan. 3, 1849, Albert P. Holmes, who d. at Galena, 111., May 22, 1849. Mrs. Holmes was a successful teacher for over fifty-five years ; her early advantages were limited, '' yet her attainments, her ability, and success as an educator are rarely excelled by those having the superior advan- tages of a collegiate course"; res. Rockford, 111. ClMr/h r Addison Wood'"', b. Feb. 17, 1817; m. 1, in Warreuville, 111., Sept. 14, 1842, Sarah Cornelia Cambell, who d. at Rockford, 111., July 26, 1875 ; m. 2, at Atea, N. J., Aug. 8, 1877, Leanda A. Lake. It will be noticed, by referring to the brief sketch we have made of his father's family, that Mr. Warren was brought up on the frontier in Madison county and Chautauqua county, N. Y., and at Warren- ville. 111., where educational advantages were limited, and only the most inquiring minds, with great painstaking, could glean enough to develop the energy of mind and purpose that have charac- terized his subsequent career. At an early age he began to write for the press. The temperance and anti-slavery questions were at that time much agitated, and were his favorite themes, and in later years other subjects of reform. He was interested in agriculture, but the climate of Illinois proving unfavorable to his health, he was compelled to relinquish in part that employment, and learned the shoe trade, which has continued to be his principal business. In the spring of 1847 he returned to New York, and settled in Charlotte. In 1851 he was appointed postmaster at Char- lotte Centre, which office he resigned in 1855, in favor of Miss Leanda A. Lake. In 18G4 he was re-appointed to the same office, 964 genealogy: warren. holding it until Jan. 1, 1866. In Feb. 1867, he rem. to Rockford, III., where he remained until 1870, when he rem. to Olathe, John- son county, Kan., where he res. thirteen years. In 1883, leaving his youngest son in charge of the property in Kansas, he returned to Chautauqua county, N.Y., "the place of all others most endeared to him by fond associations and the tender memories of childhood and youth, as well as of his riper years. ... In the struggle of life he has preserved his integrity, and gives the world an ex- ample of the true nobility of human nature."* Children: (1), Alice Bryant", b. at Warrenville, 111., Dec. 22, 1843 ; d. at Charlotte Centre, Dec. 13, 1849. (2), Alburn Wallace', b. at Charlotte, N.Y., Jan. 20, 1848; m. 1, at Chicago, 111., Sept. 30, 1869, Ida E. Hart- well; m. 2, at Garland, Pa., June 2, 1883, Ellen Woodcock. Chil- dren : (ffl). Alburn Wallace^ b. at Englewood, 111., Sept. 11, 1870; d. Nov. 11, 1870. (6), Edith MaudeS b. at Chicago, Nov. 5, 1871. (c), Daisy May^ b. at Hammonton, N. J., June 6, 1874. (3), Alice Cornelia', b. at Charlotte. N. Y., Jan. 16, 1850; m. at Rockford, 111., July, 1867, John O. Anderson. Child: Mellie^ b. at Rock- ford, July 3, 1868. (4), Albert Holmes", b. at West Urbana, 111., Aug. 23, 1856; d. at Charlotte, N. Y., Oct. 2, 1860. (5), Alfred Emmet", b. at Charlotte, N. Y., Sept. 26, 1858 ; m. at Olathe, Kan., Aug. 1879, Julia Mclntyre. 8. Thoraas^ b. in H., July 16, 1786; d. at Chicago, Dec. 23, 1862; m. 1, Philena Risley; m. 2, Sally Brooks. 9. Porter^ b. in H., June 7, 1791; d. at Erie, Pa., Nov. 12, 1863. He was in the service in the war of 1812-14; was at the battle of Queenstown, and taken prisoner there; was taken to Little York (now Toronto), sent to Kingston, then to Quebec, thence down the St. Lawrence and round by the ocean to Boston, and there ex- changed ; m. 1, March 10, 1815, Lydia Howard; m. 2, June 6, 1830, Mrs. Margaret Gillespie, who d. at Erie, Pa., Jan. 18, 1843 ; ra. 8, April 11, 1844, Mrs. Amanda Giles, who d. at Erie, Pa., April 20, 1868, in the 70th year of her age. CHILDREN. 1. Maria L.'', b. Dec. 18, 1815 ; d. in Iowa, April 22, 1847 ; m. at Charlotte Centre, N. Y., Dec. 28, 1834, Leonard L. Randall. Children : (1), Lydia Sophia", b. Jan. .30, 1836; m. in Keokuk, la., June 6, 1871, George H. White; res. Fredonia, N. Y. (2), David Porter", b. July 28, 1837. (3), Martha Valeria', b. March 25, 1839. (4), Eliza * To him we are indebted for the history of the Peter Warren family, but this sketch of his own life is mainly from his sister, Mrs. Holmes. I have given the family more space than I should have done had it not been for the gi-eat debt of gratitude we all owe to Peter Warren for preserving our early records. GENEALOGY : WARREN; WASHBURN. 965 Jane", b. July !), 1840; m. iu Farmiugton, la., Oct. 12, 18G2, Harry Jones. Childreu: (a), Anuio S.^ b. June 2, 18(54. (?>), JMinnie B.% b. Dec. 10, 1807. (c), Walter% b. July 2i), 18(59. (d), Harry R.^ b. July ;n, 1871. (e), Nellie% b. April 22, 1874. (/), Edith E.% b. July 3, 1879. (5), Sarah Louisa", b. Aug. 12, 1841. (6;, Julia Maria", b. Feb. 11, 1843. (7), Lucy Adelaide", b. May G, 1844; ru. at Farniington, la., June 10, 1870, William Moreland. Children: (a), Sophie% b. Feb. 17, 1872. (&), Richard% b. Oct- 10, 1873. (c), Arthu^^ b. Aug. 14, 1875. (d), Stella May% b. March 28, 1877. (e), George W.^ b. Oct. 10, 1881. (8), Iowa E.", b. Oct. 17, 1S4G. 2. Charlotte'', b. March 29, 1817; d. in Erie, Pa., June 29, 1840. 3. Frances Philenao, b. May 5, 1820; d. in Erie, Pa., Feb. 17, 1844. 4. Lafayette'"', m. at Erie, Pa., Dec. 22, 1841, Sarah Ann Hood ; he d. in San Francisco, Cal., Sept. 17, 1852. Several children. 5. Sophronia", b. in 1823; d. in Erie, Pa., Feb. 23, 1880; m. May, Oct. n, 184G. G. Julia's b. Feb. 28, 1824; d. May 23, 1843. 7. Susan H.", b. at Erie, Pa., Sept. G, 1831; d. at Erie, Aug. 27, 18(59; m. Oct. 10, 185G, George C. Bennett. 10. Curamings^, b. in H.; d, young; was drowned. WASHBURN. This name has been written variously, Washborn, Washborne, Washbourne, Wasbburne, and Washburn. John^ Washburn was in Duxbury, Mass., as early as 16o2. He came from Evesham, Worcestershire, an ancient' town situated on the river Avon, and was one of the original proprietors of Bridge- water, Mass.; d. before 1670. John- (John^), came over in the schooner Elizabeth Atin, from London, in 1635; was also one of the original proprietors of Bridge- water; m. Elizabeth, dau. of Experience Mitchell, in 1645. Joseph^ (John-, John^), probably res. in Bridgewater, Mass. Joseph* (Joseph^, John^, John^), was a blacksmith ; settled in Bridgewater ; probably rem. to Kingston, Mass., or Plympton, Mass., as early as 1728; to Middletown, Conn., in 1739 or 1740, and to Leicester, Mass., .in 1745. 966 genealogy: washburn. Elijah"^* (Joseph*, Joseph^, John'-, John^), was b. in Bridgewater, Mass., in 1714; rem. from Leicester, Mass., to Natick, Mass., about the year 1760, where he purchased a farm of the original Indian proprietors, on which he continued to res. the rest of his life. The deed of this farm was dated Nov. 29, 1760, and was given to him by Sarah Rumnamah. Three of his children came to H. to res.: Joseph*"', Elijah", and Sarahs 1. Joseph" (Elijah'', Josejih^ Joseph^, John^, John^), b. (proba- bly) in Leicester, Mass., in 1754 ; was a soldier in the Revolution,; m. in 1786, Sarah Gay, of Natick, Mass.; soon after his marriage came from Natick, Mass., to H.; settled on the place marked "J. H.," where he continued to i-es. until the close of his life; d. May 24, 1841 ; his wife d. Aug. 14, 1845, aged 84 years. Children: — 2. Reuben^ [8], b. July 20, 1787. 3. Polly^ b. Nov. 5, 1790 ; m. Jabez Carley. (q. v.) 4. Eli^ [18], b. Jan. 20, 1793. 5. Joseph", b. Marcli 4, 1795 ; was a soldier in the war of 1812-15; rem. early in life to the province of New Brunswick; m. in 1824, Eliza Monroe, of the province of New Brunswick. Chil- dren: George W.®, Sarah Ann^, William**, Martha^, Eliza^, Joseph F.^, Mary Jane*, Reuben^. 6. Asa^ [29], b. July 16, 1797. 7. Reed^ b. July 8, 1799; m. May 8, 1823, Polly, dau. of David Davis (q. v.); res. on the homestead, where he d., Oct. 13, 1842. 8. Reuben' [2], m. May 10, 1821, Sally, dau. of Sampson Tuttle (q. v.), who d. April 13, 1877. At the age of 13 years he went to live with Samuel Spear in Peterboro'. Here he remained until he was 21 years of age, when he went to New Brunswick and engaged in the lumber business. In 1819 he purchased the Spear farm, where he res. until his death, Aug. 1, 1876. Children : — 9. Sarah^ b. April 13, 1822; d. March 7, 1842. 10. George\ b. May 15, 1823 ; d. in Goffstown, May 6, 1881 ; m. Sept. 16, 1847, Abby M. Cheney, of Holderness, b. Dec. 21, 1823. CHILD. 1. Frank L.^, b. in Peterboro', May 1, 1849; m. June 14, 1877, Annabelle E. Philbrick, of Candia. He was graduated at Bates college, in Maine, in 1875 ; studied law in Boston, where he res. ; is a partner with Gen. B. F. Butler; office in Boston, Child: Gracei'\ b. in Boston, Nov. 25, 1879. * Col. Setli Wasliburn, of Leicester, who bad command of a company of minute- men at Bunker Hill, was a younger brother of Elijah'^. I GENEALOCiY: WASITBUKN. 907 11. Frnnklin^ b. March 25, 1825; d. Sept. 21, 1826. 12. Mary'', b. Feb. 2, 1827 ; a successful scliool-teacher; attended tlie academy in II. in 1844; res. San Francisco, Cal. We arc under obligations to her for valuable letters, including a record of her father's family. 18. Sampson^ b. Oct. 21, 1828; m. April 12, 1800, Sarah E. Clark, of Peterboro'; res. on the homestead. OIIILDRKN. 1. Albert n.", b. Dec. 25, 1SG4; d. Sept. 23, ISCO. 2. Lizzie C", b. Dec. 23, 1868. 3. Anna^ b. May 14, 1877. 14. Leonard^, b. Jan. 7, 1831 ; m. Oct. 25, 1800, Sarah A., dau. of David Wood (q. v.); res. San Francisco, Cal. 1. Nellie G.», b. in H., Aug. 25, isr,4. 2. Alice M.'', b. in San Francisco, M:iy 24, ISHfi 15. Henry^ b. Sejit. 1, 1832 ; m. April 15, 1875, Olive M. Daw- son, of San Francisco, where he res. 16. Anna^ b. July 1, 1835; m. July 23, 1801, Milo P. Holmes, of Dalton ; res. San {""rancisco, Cal. CHILD. 1. Henry E.'-*, b. in San Francisco, Nov. 20, 1805. 17. Harriet', b. Dec. 5, 1837 ; res. San Francisco, Cal. 18. Eli^ [4], was a soldier in the war of 1812-15 ; m. Nov. 20, 1817, Nancy, dau. of Ebenezer Pratt (q. v.), who was b. in Lancas- ter, Mass., July 29, 1794; d. Nov. 17, 1880. They settled on the homestead in H.; rem. to Alstead in 1824, where they continued to res. until the close of their lives. He was a farmer; d. March 15, 1877. Children: — 19. Reuben«, b. in II., Sept. 11, 1818; m. in 1845, Caroline M. Holt, who was b. in Stoddard in April, 1812. He is a farmer; res. Alstead. 30. Susan P.», b. in H., Oct. 12, 1819 ; m. Oct. 12, 1840, James A. Kidder, who was b. in Alstead, Jan. 21, 1812. lie is a farmer; res. Alstead. 968 genealogy: washburn. CHILDREN. 1. Mary J.o, b. July 19, 1841 ; d. Oct. 5, 1844. 2. Merrill J.^ b. Feb. 4, 1844; m. March 18, 1869, Carrie M. Kidder. Children: (1), Wilfred J.w, b. July 3, 1873. (2), Herbert L.i, b. March 15, 1878. 3. Sarah A.^, b. Oct. 30, 1851; m. Jan. 13, 1874, Andrew J. Gates, of Alstead. Children: (1), Idella S.l^ b. Nov. 21, 1876. (2), an infanti', b. Sept. 9, 1883. 4. Abbie M.^, b. Jan. 25, 1859. 21. Charles^, b. in H., July 26, 1821; m. Dec. 28, 1843, Sarah A. Holt, who was b. in Stoddard, March 2, 1818, He is a farmer ; res.Alstead. CHILDREN. 1. Charles H.", b. Oct. 12, 1844; m. April 27, 1870, Susan E. Kidder, who was b. in Alstead, Nov. 14, 1842. Child : Maurice E.i'\ b. in Mar- low, June 19, 1875. 2. Hattie A. A.^, b. Nov. 14, 1853 ; d. Oct. 9, 1856. 3. Frank E.a, b. Aug. 11, 1857; m. Sept. 9, 1879, Ella M. Messer. 4. Addie A.^, b. March 27, 1860; m. 1, Sept. 10, 1879, George A. Messer, from whom she was divorced. Child : Silla A.i", b. Sept. 20, 1880. She m. 2, Feb. 6, 1882, James W. Ross, of Concord; a mechanic. Child : Charles W.", b. July 9, 1883. 33. Mary^ b. in H., Aug. 23, 1822; m. Moses, son of Jacob G. Lakin. (q. v.) 33. Harvey^ b. in Alstead, Aug. 13, 1824; m. 1, March 18, 1847, Maria M. Cheever, who was b. in Alstead, April 26, 1826, and d. in Alstead, Dec. 5, 1850; ra. 2, Dec. 29, 1852, Mariah E.,* dan. of John and Harriet (Lakin) Wilder. (q. v.) He is a farmer ; res. Alstead. CHILDREN. 1, Myrtle M.^, b. April 11, 1868 ; d. June 19, 1868. 2. Lora A.^ b. July 5, 1870. 34. Sarah A.^, b. in Alstead, May 30, 1826; d. in infancy. 35. Nancy J.^ b. in Alstead, June 12, 1827 ; m. Jan. 29, 1849, George Wilder, a mechanic and fai-mer, who was b. in Bethel, Vt., Jan. 19, 1823, and d. May 17, 1877; res. several years in Athol, Mass.; rem. to Alstead in 1868. * To her we are indebted for the record of the Eli Washburn famUy. GEKEALOGY: WASHBURN. 969 CHILDREN. i. Charles II.'\ b. Sept. 24, 1851 ; d. Aug. 22, 1883. 2. Sarah A.", b. >[ay 3, 18r)5; m. Sejit. 29, 187'), George E. Newman, who was b. in Gilsum, March 5, 1850 ; a farmer. 3. George S.\ b. Aug. 24, 1858. 4. Auriu V.«, b. Oct. 29, 1859. 5. Merrill J.", b. Aug. 5, 18G8. 26. Henry^ b. in Alstead, June 24, 1829; m. 1, Nov. 3, 1852, Mary A. Oaks, who was b. in Athol, Mass., Sept. 13, 1833, and d. in same place, Jan. 22, 1880; m. 2, May 8, 1881, Paulina A. Wyman, who was b. in Wendell, Mass., Nov. 4, 1852. He is a farmer and milk dealer; settled first in Alstead; rem. to Athol, Mass., in 1855. CHILDREN. 1. Horace P.% b. Sept. 22, 1853 ; d. Jan. 22, 1880. 2. Mary A.^, b. Nov. 24, 1857 ; m. June 18, 1872, Theodore W. Washburne, of Athol, Mass. Children: (1), Irvingi\ b. March 18, 1873. (2), Mabel E.i\ b. March 15, 1870. (3), Harold C.i ', b. March 7, 1878. (4), Mary A.i", b. Oct. 4, 1881. 3. Jesse E.-", b. Jan. 25, 1862. 27. Dexter^ b. March 17, 1832 ; d. Feb. 18, 1839. 28. Eli«, b. Nov. 9, 1833; ra. May 10, 1856, Cordelia S. Ellis, who was b. in Springfield, Vt., Dec. 30, 1835; settled in Alstead in 1858; rem. to Barnston, P. Q., in 1865, and to Marlow in 1871; a farmer, CHILDREN. 1. K. Emmogene^ b. Feb. 8, 1858. 3. Belle E.^ b. Feb. 25, 1865. 2. Fannie A.', b. Aug. 18, 1800. 4. Dexter R. ", b. Nov. 16, 1868. 29. Asa" [6], m. Aug. 10, 1826, Charlotte, dau. of Simeon Stanley, who was b. in Dublin, March 10, 1800. He was a soldier in the war of 1812-15; settled on the place in H. that bears his name; was an influential man in town, and quite prominent in town affairs; d. Sept. 10, 1874. Mrs. Washburn continues to res. on the homestead, and is at the present time one of the oldest women in town, and the only pensioner of the war of 1812-15. She retains in a remarkable degree her mental powers. Children : — 30. George S.**, b. Aug. 9, 1827 ; went to California in 1853, w^here he continues to res.; m. Nov. 10, 1856, Mary McKay, of Boston, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Lottie E.'', b. Dec. 23, 1857 ; d. May 8, 1866. 2. Annie M.", b. June 26, 1859. 3. George B.^, b. in 1861, G2 970 GENEALOGY: WASHBURN. 31. An infant^, b. April 11, 1829; d. two days later. 32. J. Frank^ b. Oct. 1, 1830; m. Aug. 11, 1859, Maria, dan. of John W, and Maria (Bradford) Cummings (q. v.); res. San Andreas, Cal. (see p. 53). Names of children not given. 33. Ann L.^ b. April 11, 1832; d. July 26, 1859. 34. Moses L.\ b. Feb. 22, 1834; was brought up by his uncle, Moses M. Lakin (q. v.); went to California in the spring of 1854 ; m. ; res. in California several years; d. in Virginia City, Nev., Sept. 28, 1871. 35. Charlotte L.®, b. April 13, 1836 ; res. on the homestead. 36. Asa Willis^, b. Sept. 9, 1839; m. Jan. 30, 1868, Jennie P., dau. of George and Emily (Hayward) Sheldon. He kept a hotel in East Wilton several years ; subsequently settled on the homestead ; is engaged in the meat and provision business, and is also a farmer. CHILDREN. 1. Lillian Ann^, b. March 30, 1872; is at the present time fitting for col- lege at Mr. Moody's school, in Northfield, Mass. 2. Grace Mary^, b. Oct. 12, 187C ; d. Sept. 4, 1878. 'A. Harry W.s, b. Dec. 14, 1882. 37. S. Margaret^ b. Feb. 10, 1843; a successful school-teacher. To her we are indebted for the record of the Joseph Washburn family, with the exception of the branches mentioned above, for which credit has been given. a^ 38. Elijah^ (Elijah^ Joseph^ Joseph^, John^, John^), b. (proba- bly) in Leicester, Mass., Oct. 8, 1758.* He served in the Revolu- tionary war ; m. in 1781, Elizabeth Watson, who was b. in Leices- ter, Mass., May 20, 1762; d. in H., May 24, 1839. They res. in Leicester until the spring of 1786, when they rem. to H.; settled on the place marked "E. Washburn," where they continued to res. until the close of their lives. The farm has never passed out of the hands of their descendants. He kept " tavern," and carried on blacksmithing in addition to his work on the farm; d. June 7, 1836' Children : — * The H. church records give his age as 78 11-12 years. If that is correct, he was b. July, 1757. GENEALOGY : WASHBURN. 971 39. John^ [51], b. in Leicester, Mass., March 25, 1782. 40. James'', b. in Leicester, Mass., March 13, 1784 ; d. in Rich- land, Midi., Aug. 4, 1837 ; m. Pliemy Booth, of Lenipstcr, who d. Jan. 8, 1873. CHILDREN. 1. Betsey^ b. iu Lempster, Feb. 20, 1807; d. in Mlddlebury, \^t., Jan. 22, 1881. 2. James^ b. Sept. 18, 1808; d. in Starksboro', Vt., July 18, 187G. 3. Freeman^ b. iu Lempster, May 11, 1811. 4. Fastiua*, b. iu Plaiufield, Nov. 26, 1814; d. iu Starksboro', Vt., Aug. 11, 1878. 5. Elijah^ b. iu Plainfield, Aug. 7, 1819; d. in Richlaud, Micb., June, 1838. G. Hoseas, b. iu Plainfield, June 8, 1820 ; d. June 22, 1822. 7. Melindas, b. in Plainfield, April 22, 1823. 8. Cornelia% b. in New Haven, Vt., Aug. 22, 1831. 41. William'', b. in Leicester, Mass., Dec. 24, 1785; d. Aug. 12, 18G5 ; m. Rlioda Foster, of Carlisle, Mass., who d. Sept. 3, 1867. CHILDREN. 1. Williams, b. jn Enfield, Oct. 6, 1810; d. Aug. 27, 1883; m. 1, in 1837, Hannah Wortben, who d. Jan. 12, 1841. Child: Sarah A.", b. in Enfield. He m. 2, June 7, 1842, Judith Pierce, who d. Jan. 22, 187G. Children : Edgar A.^, John D.^, Lucy A.». 2. Rhoda^, b. in Enfield, in July, 1814; d. March 22, 1871 ; m. in 1832, Asa Davis, of Lebanon. Eleven children. 3. Caroline'^, b. in Enfield, Aug. 8, 1818; m. Jan. 1, 1838, Amasa Hastings, of Waterford, Vt. ; res. St. Jobnsbui-y, Vt. 43. Samuer, b. in H., Jan. 8, 1788; d. in New Haven, Vt., June 29, 1843; m. Feb. 10, 1821, Harriet Cook, who d. Aug. 27, 1879. CHILDREN, ALL BUT ONE BORN IN NEW HAVEN, VT. 1. Watson C.8, b. in Constable, N. Y., Jan. 18, 1822; d. Sept. 0, 1878. 2. William W.«, b. June 13, 1824. 3. Ruth A.8, b. Jan. 13, 1827. 4. George F.^, b. Nov. 8, 1831. 5. Elijah H.«, b. April 1, 1837. 43. Asa' [60], b. in H. 44. Betsey", b. in H., March 27, 1792 ; d. at I^eRoy, Mo., Aug. 12, 1872; m. Nov. 23, 1809, John, son of Silas Barber, of Peter- boro', who was b. March 31, 1783; d. Dec. 22, 1848. 972 GENEALOGY: WASHBURN. CHILDREN, ALL BORN IN PETERBORO'. 1. John W.^ b. Xov. 1, 1810; m. 1, Jan. 26, 1836, Dorcas Almira, dau. of Asa Davis (q. v.) ; m. 2, Eliza, dau. of Jabez Carley (q. v.) ; m. 3, Mrs. Penelope Holden, of Kansas ; he res. in Peterboro' until about 1857, when he rem. to Kansas; d. at Valley Falls, Kan., Aug. 25, 1878. Children, five by fii-st wife, and three by second wife: (1), Frances E.^, b. Nov. 7, 1838; d. Dec. 29, 1844. (2), Marietta L.o, b. Dec. 22, 1840; m. Sydney Squires, of Valley Falls, Kan.; two children. (3), Albert D.», b. Oct. 6, 1842; d. in Kansas, March 10, 1862. ':4), Ellen M.'-*, b. Sept. 26, 1844; m. Nov. 26, 1863, Riley B. Hatch, of Williamstown, Vt., a lawyer; res. in Peterboro'. Chil- dren: (a), Charles A.io, b. July 25, 1865; d. April 14, 1882. (6), Ida F.", b. Nov. 1, 1866. (c), Ellen M.i\ b. April 20, 1868. (d), George E.i", b. Jan. 22, 1870; d. Nov. 22, 1870. (e), Clarence B.io, b. Sept. 25, 1876 ; d. Oct. 12, 1878. (5), James D.^, b. July 21, 1846 ; d. Aug. 25, 1846. (6), Frances W.9, b. May 13, 1851 ; d. Aug. 23, 1852. (7), Frances E.o, b. Nov. 17, 1852; m. Harry Janes, of Barton, Mo. (8), Alfred C.^, b. July 3, 1861 ; d. July 22, 1862, at Valley Falls, Kan. 2. Silas^ b. Nov. 27, 1811 ; d. Aug. 22, 1813. 3. Elizabeth'*, b. April 21, 1816; m. George, son of Charles P. Hay ward. (q- V.) 4. Prudence*, b. May 17, 1818; m. Sept. 4, 1839, Rev. John Jones, of Ver- mont; res. LeRoy, Mo. Child: Francis A.^, b. June, 1840. 45. Elijah' [63], b. in H., July 27, 1794. 46. Watson' [71], b. in H., June 16, 1796. 41. Hannah", b. in H., May 13, 1799; m. P^eb. 25, 1819, Samuel Hills, of New Haven, Vt., who was b. May 31, 1795, and d. at La Chute, Canada East, Oct. 8, 1865. CHILDREN. 1. Frederick Washburn% b. Dec. 4, 1819; d. June 7, 1839. 2. Samuel Scott*, b. Aug. 7, 1821 ; d. April 16, 1878 ; m. Sept. 10, 1845, Eliza A. Hastings, who d. Aug. 26, 1882. Children: (1), Frances Washburn^, b. Aug. 23, 1848; d. in Oct. 1850. ^2), Frederick W.^, b. July 4, 1850. (3j, George Hastings", b. April 11, 1852. (4), Julia Eliza^, b. May 29, 1854. (5), William Reuben", b. July 20, 1856 ; d. Dec. 5, 1858. (6), Samuel Watson", b. April 11, 1858. (7), Mary Frances", b. April 27, 1862. 3. William Matthews*, b. Feb. 2, 1833; m. Feb. 1, 1859, Frances I. Hast- ings; res. La Chute, C. E. 4. Reuben Watson*, b. Sept. 20, 1835 ; d. Jan. 2, 1849. 48. Lydia^ b. in H., Nov. 28, 1801 ; ra. Silas Barber, of Peter- boro', who d. Sept. 19, 1887, aged 93 years, 7 months, 7 days. genealogy: wasiibukn. 973 CHILDREN. 1. J.ydia Auu% b. Dec. 1S20; d. Nov. (5, 1842; m. A. C. Blodj^ctt. Child: John 11.', b. Nov. G, 1842; was educated at the University of Ver- mont; is a i>hysician in Concord. 2. William^ b. March 27, 1824; d. in 1825. 3. Charles^ b. Sept. 22, 1820 ; d. Dec. 12, 1885 ; m. Abbic A. Parker. Chil- dren: (1), Gilbert A.^ b. May 2, 1850. (2), Charles P.'\ b. Oct. 28, 1858; d. March 21, 180(i. (3 and 4), Nellie'' and Edna^, b. Feb. 1, 18(;(); Nellie d. in 1800; Edna m. Chas. JI. Dutton. (q. v.) (5), CUttordP.", b. ]March5, 1870; d. in April, 1871. (0), Ida M.^ b. Oct. 17, 1872. 4. Louisa", b. Dec. 11), 1830; m. Jones N. Dodge, (q. v.) 49. Mary", b. in H.; ni. Reuben Hills, who d. in 1835. He was a teacher in tlie Merrimack grammar school, Lowell, Mass.; res. sev- eral years in H. at the place marked "G. Sheldon." She m. 2, in 1840, Dr. P. D. Badger, of Peterboro', where she d. Feb. '2, 1845. CHILDREN. 1. Elizabeth Asenath*, b. Oct. !), 1822; m. Nelson P. Washburn, (q. v.) 2. Samuel Elijah% b. Sept. 22, 1824; d. in Richmond, Va., Nov. 30, 1845. 3. Reuben Watson^, b. April 21, 1827; d. in Marlboro', Oct. 21, 1862; m. 1, Oct. 10, 1S4S, Lucy S. King, who d. in Cleveland, O., about Aug. 1851; m. 2, in Marlboro', in June, 1853, Hattie S. Ilolman. Child: Chessie Elizabeth^, b. in Dec. 1855; m. in Jersey City, N. J., in June, 1877, Lorenz Zeller, from Germany; res. in New York city. Child : Edward Watson Hillsi", b. July 31, 1878. 4. Mary R.«, b. Dec. 8, 1830; d. April 17, 1839. 5. Henry% b. in May, 1842; d. March 4, 1843. 6. Henry Edgar% b. Nov. 11, 1844; d. in Nashua, April 5, 1808. 50. Melinda", b. in H., Nov. 4, 1808 ; m. John, son of Charles P. Hay ward. (q. v.) 51. John" [39], m. May 12, 1806, Millicent, dau. of Josiah Stone (q. v.), who d. May 2, 1849. He was a blacksmith; settled in Lempster; rem. to H., where he res. at place marked "J. Wash- burn "; d. at Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 16, 1857. Children : — 52. Elvira^ b. in Lempster, Jan. 31, 1807 ; d. Dec. 9, 1821. 53. Arvilla*, b. in Lem])ster ; m, Moses Wood. (q. v.) 54. Parmelia^ b. in Lempster, Jan. 28, 1810 ; ra. Dec. 15, 1831, Asa Davis, (q. v.) 55. Adaline Matilda**, b, in Lempster, Sept. 13. 1812; a teacher; m. Nov. 1, 1836, in New York city, Isaac Whittier, also a teacher, who was b. in Deerfield, Aj.ril 10, 1809, and d. 1869. They rem. to 974 genealogy: washburn. Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1836, and were for twelve years principals of the male and female departments of the public schools of that city. CHILD. 1. Helen Adeline^ b. in Pittsburgh, Dec. 28, 1839 ; m. July 17, 1860, Sam- uel Harper, a lawyer, who was b. in Pittsburgli, Aug. 8, 1837; res. Pittsburgh. Children: (1), William Wtittieri", b. Aug. 30, 1861; d. Aug. 15, 1862. (2), Samuel Washburne^, b. March 1, 1863; a clerk. (3), Curtis Benjamini'J, b. Jan. 13, 1865; d. Feb. 5, 1866. (4), Lillie French^, b. Dec. 18, 1866. (5), Ella Adeline^, b. March 11, 1870. (6), Edith Hannah^, b. Nov. 20, 1871. (7), Paul Ken- nedyw, b. Sept. 26, 1879. 56. John Earle^, b. in H., April 8, 1815; m. 1, May 3, 1842, Lovisa, dau. of John Warren, who was b. in Dublin, April 2, 1820, and d. Oct. 24, 1862; m. 2, Sept. 23, 1863, Elizabeth L. Pierce ; res. Worcester, Mass. CHILDREN, ALL BORN IN MANCHESTER. 1. Elvira G.^, b. Sept. 22, 1843; d. Nov. 29, 1843. 2. John H.9, b. Jan. 23, 1846 ; m. June 1, 1871, Luella M. Harrington, who d. Sept. 14, 1883; res. Worcester, Mass. Children: (1), Frank W.i'\ b. June 9, 1872. (2), Arthur H.", b. April 6, 1876. (3), John E.w, b. March 15, 1878. (4), Mary L.i^ b. Jan. 31, 1880; d. March 21, 1883. 3. Mary M.^, b. June 6, 1850; m. Jan. 25, 1876, W. H. Seaver. Child: Linda W.i", b. in Boston, Nov. 8, 1878. 57. Hannah Jacobs^, b. in H., March 19, 1819; rem. to Pitts- burgh, Pa., in Feb. 1838, where she m., Aug. 19, 1841, Curtis Benja^ min Miner Smith, a lawyer, who was b. Dec. 17, 1813, and d. June 18, 1877. CHILDREN. 1. Ada Calista", b. July 14, 1849; d. in Manchester, April 26, 1851. 2. Francis Washburn'^, b. Jan. 18, 1852; a lawyer; m. April 19, 1881, Bertha Lewis, who was b. in Pittsburgh, Pa. Child : Elsie Derbyi«, b. Feb. 9, 1882; d. July 21, 1882. 3. Albert York^ b. Jan. 15, 1854; a lawyer. 4. Edwyn Whittier', b. Oct. 23, 1857; a lawyer. 5. Ida Adaline^, b. June 20, 1860; an artist. 58. Mary Elvira^, b. in H., March, 1823 ; d. May 25, 1839. 59. Albert Cornelius^, b. in H., Aug. 14, 1830; m. Dec. 6, 1854, Mary T., dau. of Royal A. Wilkins (q. v.); res. Boston, Mass.; he has been in the express business thirty-four years. CHILD. 1. Fred H.^ b. in Peterboro', Sept. 2, 1858. GENEALOGY: WASHBURN. 975 60. Asa^[43]; m. in 1817, Phebe Whitney ; res. Winchendon, Mass., where he d. Oct. 2, 1824. Children: — 61. Nelson P.^ b. Oct. 14, 1818; m. Feb. 10, 1845, Elizabeth A., dau. of Eeuben and Mary (Washburn) Hills (q. v.); res. Clare- mont. CHILDREN. 1. Helen Elizabeth^ b. Jan. 3, 1847 ; m. Feb. 10, 187C, Frank P. Maynard ; res. Claremout. 2. Charles Nelson', b. May 10, 1854 ; res. Providence, R. I. 63. Hon. William Barrett^, ll. d., b. in Winchendon, Mass., Jan. 31, 1820; m. Sept. 6, 1847, Hannah A. Sweetser, of Athol, Mass. Mr. Washburn's life was a most successful and honored one. He was a student at the academy in H. and was graduated from Yale college in 1844. At that time he had the Christian ministry in view, but circumstances led him into a business life. He became a manufacturer of wooden ware, and settled in Greenfield, Mass., which continued to be his home, and he ever took an active interest in the prosperity of his adopted town. He was a director of the leading bank in Greenfield, and subsequently its president. He was also a director of the Connecticut Valley railroad, and of several other corporations. He became a member of the Massachusetts senate in 1850, and of the Massachusetts house of representatives in 1854. In 1862 he was elected to con- gress, receiving the entire vote of his district, and re-elected four times. He resigned his seat in congress, to be inaugurated governor of Massacljusetts, in Jan. 1872; was re-elected to that office twice, and resigned the governorship to fill the unexpired term in the United States senate left vacant by the death of Charles Sumner, to which office he was elected April 17, 1874. He was at different times a trustee of Yale college, of the Massachusetts Agricultural college, and of Smith college, and a member of the board of over- seers of Amherst college. He was given the degree of LL. D. by Plarvard university in 1872. In 1881 he was elected president of the American Missionary association, a society connected with the Congregationalists, for the spiritual and mental improvement of the colored people of the South, the Chinese, and Indians. He was attending the annual meeting of the American Board, of which he was a corporate member, in Springfield, Mass., and d. while sit- ting on the platform of the City hall, where the meeting was held, Oct. 5, 1887. "He was not, for God took him." 976 genealogy: washburn. CHILDREN. 1. Maria Augusta^, b. in Nov. 1849; d. in 1851. 2. William Nelson^, b. July 30, 1851 ; m. July 21, 1880, Jennie E. Daniels, of Chicago, 111, ; res. Greenfield, Mass. 3. George Sweetser^, b. Oct. 16, 1854; d. May, 1870. 4. Anna Richards^, b. Aug. 16, 1856. 5. Clara Spencer^, b. March 18, 1860. 6. May Nightingale^, b. July 2, 1861. 63. Elijah' [45], m. April 13, 1824, Mary, dan. of Joseph Hills (q. v.), who d. July 31, 1882 ; settled on the homestead ; rem. in the year 1858 to place marked "J. Washburn," where he d, Sept. 11,1878. Children: — 64. David Elijah^ b. Feb. 25, 1825; a jeweler; m. July 2, 1849, Lydia Davis, of Bradford. CHILDREN. 1. Katie^, b. in Boston, Mass., July 3, 1850; d. in H., Nov. 29, 1856. 2. Lillie^ b. March 13, 1853; d. in Houghton, Mich., Nov. 23, 1863. 3. Freddie', b. in Houghton, Mich., April 1, 1861 ; d. in same place, May 20, 1862. 4. Edwin E.', b. in Houghton, Mich., Aug. 7, 1863 ; graduated at the Uni- versity of Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1888. 5. Charles F.^ b. in Houghton, Mich., Oct. 5, 1866; d. in same place, March 15, 1875. 65. Mary Ann^ b. Jan. 9, 1827; m. Nov. 3, 1846, S. N. Thomp- son, a farmer; res. Southboro', Mass. CHILDREN. 1. S. Edgar^ b. in Boston, Sept. 11, 1847; d. March 4, 1848. 2. Edna'J, b. March 30, 1849; d. April 17, 1875; m. D. C. Nichols, of Southboro', Mass. 3. S. Clarence'\ b. April 4, 1851; a civil engineer; m. May 5, 1875, Alice L. Fairchild, of Natick, Mass. Child : Louis C.i'\ b. Nov. 28, 1877. 66. Joseph Hills*, b. Jan. 10, 1829; a jeweler; res. Natick, Mass.; m. 1, Sept. 7, 1852, Helen Alvord, of Chicopee, Mass., who d. Jan. 18, 1860 ; m. 2, Susie, dau. of Joshua Washburn, of Auburn- dale, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Charles A.^, b. at Eagle River, Mich., Oct. 11, 1856; a designer; m. Sept. 10, 1884, Addie Verbek. 2. Josieo b. at Natick, Mass., Feb. 24, 1871 ; d. Nov. 27, 1882. genealogy: wasiiburn. 977 67. Elvira«, b. April 25, 1830; d. Sept. 24, 1868; m. 1, May 3, 185G, Daniel Ames, of Boston, Mass., who tl. Dec. 1856 ; m. 2, Jan. 18GG, Rufus Hardy, of Greenfield. CHILD. 1. Winueford R.'-', b. iu Greenfield, Dee. 15, 1800. 68. Charles Watson^ b. May 17, 1839; head clerk of an exten- sive business house in jXatick, Mass.; ra. July 14, 1869, Lizzie, dau. of Eli M. Baldwin (q. v.); he was a soldier in the Civil war; enlisted in Co. G, 13th regt. N. H. vols., in Aug. 1862 ; was detailed as musi- cian and served iu the 1st brigade band, until mustered out at the close of the war. CHILD. 1. Freddie 15.-', b. in Natick, July 17, 1871. 69. Abbie M.=^, b. Aug. 25, 1843. She is a music teacher, and was for years organist in the church. To her we are indebted for the record of the Washburn family, for which credit has not here- tofore been given, including the tracing of the ancestry of the family, which the writer vainly tried to do, and I will add that her work is a model of conciseness; m. Jan. 21, 1869, Wm. F., son of Lewis Symonds. (q. v.) 70. Henry E.^, b. Oct. 15, 1846 ; a jeweler ; res. Winchendon, Mass.; m. June 6, 1871, Joanna E., dau. of Ebenezer Ware. (q. v.) CHILDREN. 1. Lillie', b. in Natick, Mass., April 12, 1881. 2. Flora', b. iu Winclieudou, Mass., Nov. 25, 1882. 71. Dea. Watson" [46] was a soldier in the war of 1812-15; m. June 4, 1822, Orra, dau, of Norwood Stanley, who was b. in Swanzey, Nov. 11, 1804; res. in H. on the homestead until 1824, when he rem. to Peterboro', where he res. until the close of his life, and was a deacon of the Presbyterian church there ; d. March 31,1884. Children: — 73. Lorenzo S.^ b. in H., Dec. 8, 1823; a photographer; res. New Orleans, La,; m. Nancy Dinsmore, of Peterboro'. Children : Andrew^ Watson", Angeline''. 73. William W.«, b, Nov, 2, 1825; a photographer; res. New Orleans, La. 978 GENEALOGY: WASHBURN; WASON. 74. Leander W.^ b. June 12, 1830; was killed by the bursting of a soda fountain, July 1, 1848, in Boston, Mass. 75. Charles H.«, b. June 19, 1837; d. in New Orleans, La., Nov. 24, 1875; m. July 20, 1875, Jennie Stanley. CHILD. 1. Charles H.^, b. April 25, 1876. 76. Sarah^ (Elijah^ Joseph*, Joseph^ John-', John^), b. (proba- bly) in Leicester, Mass., June 13, 1760; m. Jason Ware. (q. v.) WASON. There is a tradition that the Wason family are descended from the Vikings of Norway; that a place in Scotland called Wason Field derives its name from the fact that a battle was fought and a victory won by those Vikings there many years ago. A branch of the family were among the Scotch Covenanters who were driven from their homes to North Ireland. James^ Wason, b. in the parish of Ballymanus, county of Antrim, Ireland, in 1711 ; immigrated to this country, and m., in 1736, Hannah Caldwell, who was also b, in Ballymanus. SamueP (James^), was b. in Nottingham West (now Hudson), in 1747 ; d. Feb. 24, 1827 ; m. Margaret Barnet, of Londonderry, who was b. in 1742, and d. in 1819. 1, Reuben^ (SamueP, James^), was b. in Nottingham West in May, 1770; came to H. about the year 1800; res. about twenty-four years at place marked "J. A, Bullard," when he rem. to a place marked "J. Barney," near the center of the town, just west of the pond. Two years later he rem. to Society Land, where he built the John D. Butler house ; thence to Antrim, to Temple, and finally to Springfield, Mass., where he d. Jan. 8, 1859. He was a carpenter and a prominent man in H.; served as one of the board of selectmen, etc.; m. 1, Polly Gardner, of Lyndeboro', who d. in 1822; m. 2, Mary Emery, of Peterboro'. Children : — 2, Mary*, b. Aug. 5, 1800; d. July 20, 1821. 3, Sabra\ b. Nov. 4, 1801 ; m. 1, in 1830, Parker Sanborn, who d. in 1840; m. 2, in 1843, Chester Sias, who d. Nov. 18, 1855; res. Boston, Mass. CnJXDREN. 1. Jeremiah P.^, b. in March, 1832 ; d. in 1863 ; a soldier in the Civil war. 2. Marion^, b. in April, 1833. 3. Matilda Jane", b. June 6, 1844. GENEALOGY : WASON. 979 4. Sarahs b. Feb. 22, 1803; m. in 1830, Ballard Pettingill ; res. Cleveland,, O. CniLDUKN. 1. Auu M.5, b. Nov. 21, 1835. 2. Charles B.^, b. Dec. 17, 1837. 5. ElizaS b. Oct. 1, 1804; m. July 8, 1828, Jacob Worthen, who d. in 1871 ; res. Indian Orchard, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Eliza A.5, b. Oct. 17, 1830. 4. Edward Page^, b. July 20, 1836. 2. Sarah Jaue% b. June 17, 1832. 5. Juliette^, b. April 2, 1838. 3. Charles Henrys b. Jan. 10, 183-1. 6. Harriet Frances^, b. May 13, 1841. 6. BarnettS b. Sept. 8, 1807 ; d. March 14, 1855 ; ni. Nov. 28, 1839, Lucy P. Gary. CHII.DREX. 1. Lucy J.5, b. Sept. 13, 1840; d. Jan. 1, 1842. 2. Charles HenryS, b. Dec 2, 1843; d. Sept. 28, 1846. 3. George Heury5, b. Dec. 10, 1846. 4. Cliarles P.^, b. April 1, 1849. 5. Henrietta A.^ b. Dec. 8, 1851. 6. Gardner T.-\ b. Sept. 14, 1854. 7. Henry G.\ b. April 28, 1809 ; d. Sept. 18, 1835. 8. Hannahs b. May 2, 1810; m. in 1832, Tlieodore Kellogg; res. Lawrence, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Theodore^, b. June 16, 1835. 2. Harriett A. 5, b. Sept. 22, 1837. 9. Thomas WhiteredgeS b. Dec. 28, 1811. After passing his boyhood days upon a farm, he at an early period acquired in his futlier's shop the trade of a carpenter. He spent a few years in eastern Massachusetts, and at the age of 24 years rem. to the town of Chicojjee, Mass., where he secured employment from the Cabot Cotton Manufacturing company. He soon became foreman, which position he held until the year 1847, when he rem. to Springfield, Mass., where he formed with his brother Charles a copartnership for the building of railway cars. Their first venture was the con- struction of a freight car. At that time their shop-room was so limited that they were obliged to let their car stand partly out of doors while they were at work upon it. Their first year's work amounted in all to some $4,700. From that humble beginning have sprung the present extensive works of the Wason Manufacturing 980 GENEALOGY: WASON. comi^any, which, in 1882, employed in the neighborhood of four hundred workmen, with a working capacity of one passenger coach and six freight cars daily, a business that amounted to over one and a half millions of dollars a year. The works of this company have been in operation longer than any similar ones in the country. It built the first sleeping car. No man has contributed more to the service and safety of the traveling public than Mr. Wason. His life was mainly that of a private citi- zen, doing the work of an honest, conscientious man. He had, how- ever, his share in the public experience and honors of life. At dif- ferent periods he was in both branches of the Springfield city gov- ernment. He also represented Springfield three times in the lower branch of the legislature, with honor to his constituents and himself. At the time of his death he was a director in the First National bank, and vice-president of the Hampshire Savings bank. His life was one of incessant activity and unremitting toil. He d. from the effects of overwork, Aug. 21, 1870. No citizen of Springfield was more respected. To all those about him he proved himself a helper and a friend. At the age of 26 he m. Sarah Longley, of Shirley, Mass., who was b. June 11, 1812, and d. Jan. 1, 1888. In her he found a faithful and devoted wife, whose privilege it was to anticipate his every want, with a tender care and unwearied love. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah Jennys b. Sept. 19, 1839; m. Dec. 4, 1863, Henry S. Hyde, of Detroit, Mich. ; res. Springfield, Mass. ; is a prominent citizen. 2. George Thomas^, b. in April, 1846 ; m. in Dec. 1864, Alice Thomas, of Rochester, N. Y. ; he d. . 10. Harriet^ b. Nov. 27, 1813 ; d. Sept. 23, 1836. 11. Charles*, b. Jan. 8, 1816; m. Dec. 7, 1841, Matilda W. Parker, of Boston, Mass. After becoming of age, having learned the carpenter's trade in his father's shop, he spent four years in Lowell, Boston, and Woburn, Mass. From Woburn he went to Chicopee, Mass., where he was employed in repairing cotton machinery. Subsequently he rem. to Springfield, Mass., where, in company with his brother, Thomas W., he was engaged in building railway cars several years. (See above.) In 1852 he sold out his interest in Springfield to his brother, and rem. to Cleveland, O., where he built a shop and engaged in the GENEALOGY : WASON. 981 same business. At the end of two years he took in as partners G. W. Merrill and G, B. Bowers. Two years later he sold out his interest in the car department, but retained his interest in a foundry which they had established until 1874. In connection with several other gentlemen, he was engaged in the banking business, under the firm name of Brockway, Wason, Everett & Co., for some eight years, when tlie company was dis- solved. With S. M. Carpenter and Philo Tilden, he built the Manliattan blast furnace at Toledo, O., for the manufacture of pig iron. In 1865 he formed a copartnership with Mr. Carpenter and W. F. Smith, and erected the Fulton foundry in Cleveland, making a specialty of car-wheels. He sold out his interest in this concern in 1878. In 1873, in connection with Smith and Carpenter, he went to Chattanooga, Tenn., and purchased a car-wheel foundry, with four- teen acres of land, forming a stock company and erecting works for car-building, which corporation is known as the Wason Car and Foundry company of Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr. Wason is also inter- ested in the East Cleveland street railway. CHILDREN. 1. An infant", b. in 1845. 2. Henry G.^, b. in Feb. 1850; d. in Aug. 1850. 3. Charles W.^, b. April 20, 1854; is in business witli liis fatlier; res. Cleve- land, O. To him we are indebted for valuable information. 13. Margaret*, b. Nov. 20, 1817; m. Feb. 24, 1851, H. D. Clement ; res. Lawrence, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. All)ert W.^ b. Feb. 9, 1857. 2. George H."', b. Feb. 15, ISr.O. 13. Jane\ b. Nov. 20, 1817; m. Feb. 1845, Edwin Lane, who d. Jan. 29, 1876; res. Lawrence, Mass. CHILD. 1. George E.% b. in April, 184G ; d. in Sept. 1847. 1 4. Henrietta\ b. Jan. 28, 1820 ; m. 1, Nov. 20, 1841, Henry P. Wolson, who d. July 31, 1859; m. 2, Nov. 20, 1867, Charles L. Tozier; res. Methuen, Mass. CHILD. 1. Henry Perley^, b. Jan. 20, 1844; d. March 10, 1844. 982 GENEALOGY: WASON; WELCH. 15. An infants b. and d. N^ov. 10, 1821. 16. An infants b. and d. July 10, 1823. 17. Mary Ann^ b. March 7, 1824; res. Boston, Mass. 18. Amanda M.\ b. July 20, 1825 ; ra. June 30, 1854, Frank L. Brown ; res. Springfield, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Frank A.s, b. April 12, 1855. 2. Ida M.^, b. July 30, 1859. Thomas-, b. Dec. 26, 1748 (the third son of James^); m. Dec. 1, 1772, Mary, dau. of Robert Boyd, of Londonderry. James^ (Thomas^, James^), b. June 29, 1779; m. Feb. 11, 1801, Mary, dau. of Samuel Anderson, of Londonderry. Abraham^ (JamesS Thomas-, James^), b. Nov. 10, 1815 ; m. Feb. 22, 1848, Sarah Theresa, dau. of Capt. John Lampson, of New Boston. 19. Eugene^ m. d. (Abraham*, James^ Thomas-, James^), b. April 25, 1845 ; was' educated in the public schools of his native town and of Cambridgeport, Mass., Harvard university, and Dart- mouth college; was in the service in the Civil war, as a member of the band of the 18th regt. N. H. vols., and the band of the first division, 9th array corps; m. 1, Aug. 13, 1866, Hattie S. Wilkins, a niece of Commodore Cressy, United States Navy, and soon after entered the medical world as an apothecary at Hillsboro' Bridge. He continued his studies under the direction of Dr. Wm. M. Parsons, of Antrim, and was graduated from Dartmouth medical college in Nov. 1871. He began practice in Nashua; was city physician in 1872 and 1873 ; rem. to Londonderry in 1874, where he continued in practice until 1883, when the failing health of his wife necessitated his removal South. His wife d. July 20, 1884. He came to H. in 1885 ; m. 2, May 2, 1888, Elsie D., dau. of Charles Henry Lee (q. v.), of H., who was b. Oct. 24, 1872; res. house marked " Mrs. Hills." CHILD. 1. Arthui-'^ b. March 20, 1868 ; m. June 9, 1889, Bessie Hutchisou. JOHN WELCH. John^ Welch, b. in Kilkenny county. Ire., in 1830; m. Eliza Shea, who was b. in the same place in 1829 ; came to H. from Antrim in 1862, and purchased the place marked " A. B. Flint," which con- genealogy: WELCH; WELLMAN. 983 tinues to be their res. They have recently enlarged and imjiroved the house, and do a good business in taking summer boarders. cnu.miv.s. 1. Henry P.-, b. in Antrim, June 30, 1857; a raercliant in Boston. 2. John-, b. in Antrim, April 25, 1858. 3. Alice B.-, b. in Antrim, Nov. 29, 1859; m. ; d. 4. Nellie M.-, b. io Antrim, Aug. 22, 1861. 5. William-2, b. in H., May 15, 1863. G. Jatfrey^, b. in H., Dec. 3, 1865; d. July 31, 1867. 7. Edward F.-^, b. in H., July 11, 1868. LAWRENCE WELCH. Lawrence^ Welch, b. in Kilkenny county. Ire., in 1815; m. in 1840, Bridget Cuddihee, who was b. in 1818, and d. May, 1882. He worked for several years in the paper-mill in Bennington, and came to H. in 18G2 ; res. on Ball place ; rem. to the Goodhue place in 1872. CHILDREN. 1. Mary-, b. Jan. 6, 1841. 2. Ellen-, b. Dec. 4, 1844; m. Nicholas Shea; rem. to Bennington. 3. Thomas E.^, b. July 31, 1846: m. Oct. 3, 1869, Ellen McGrath, of H., who was b. May 20, 1847; res. on homestead. Children : (1), Mary-S b. July 6, 1870. (2), Katy Josephine^, b. June 4, 1872. (3), Law- rence E.3, b. May 20, 1874. (4), Nelly M.s, b. March 6^ 1876. (5), John H.3, b. Jan. 20, 1878. (6), William T.^, b. March 12, 1880. (7), Charles R.s, b. Aug. 29, 1882. 4. Annie S.-, b. Sept. 27, 1848; m. June 7, 1881, Thomas F. Shea (q. v.), who was b. in Kilkenny county. Ire., July 13, 1834; came to this country Aug. 5, 1858 ; came to H. from Antrim in 1865, and pur- chased the John Tenney farm. The house was burned in 1874; rebuilt in 1887. WELLMAN. Israel P.^ and Ora A. Wellman came to H. in Jan. 1868 ; res. on place marked "A. C. Cochran" about two years; rem. to Alstead. CHILDREN. 1. Henry P.^, b. June 23, 1857. 2. George W.^ b. Aug. 14, 1859. 3. Ida A.-, b. June 26, 1861 ; m. Feb. 18, 1877, Fred, son of Jerome Wes- ton, (q. V.) 4. Nellie 0.^ b. April 20, 1863. 5. John R.-, b. Feb. 4, 1867. 6. Charlie-^, b. in H., Feb. 16, 1869. 984 GENEALOGY: WENTWORTtt. WENTWORTH. Elder William^ Wentworth, b. in Lincolnshire, Eng.; was one of the thirty-five whose signatures appear in the combination for a government at Exeter in 1639. Paul- (William^) was b. about 1655; res. Rowley, Mass. Aaron^* (PauP, Williarai) was b. in 1687. Moses^ (Aaron^, Paul'-, William^) was b. in 1726; served in the French war (was orderly sergeant under General Wolfe at the battle of Quebec); m. M , a dau. of John Stone, of Groton, Mass.; res. a few years in Groton ; rem. to Harvard (then Showbakin), Mass., where he d. in May, 1772. Asa^ (Moses^ Aaron^, Paul-, William^) was b. June 10, 1766; ni. Oct. 1790, Lydia Robbins, of Harvard, Mass., who d. in Alstead, Sept. 20, 1842, at the age of 74 years. He d. at Felchville, Vt., May 6, 1862. He rem. from Littleton, Mass., to Alstead about 1796, where he kept a hotel. Nine children, one of whom, 1, Hon. Merrick", was b. in Alstead, Sept. 20, 1799; m. Maria, dau. of Quincy and Betsey (Cobb) Wellington, who d. in Chester, Vt., June 7, 1880. Mr. Wentworth worked on his father's farm until 1821, when he came to H. (Factory village), and bought of Esquire Kidder the clothing mill formerly run by Dustin & Chandler. He run this mill some eight years, when he sold out to Mr. Burtt, after which, in company with John Gilson, he built the mill above the bridge, and the dam, which furnished power for the mill. Here Mr. Wentworth associated in business with Mr. Gilson, and afterwards, with Daniel Lakin and Mr. White, followed his trade of carding wool and dressing cloth until Jan. 1838. Some two years after the mill above the bridge was built, the paper com- pany, of which Taylor Bailey and others were members, put up the paper mill just below the clothing mill, a canal being constructed to carry water to the mill. Mr. Wentworth was for about a year prior to his departure from town a member of the paper mill firm. He lived in a brick house, which he built and is now owned by F. M. Hills (q. v.), on the west side of the river after removing from the Kidder house, which he bought with his first mill.f * Aaroii3 was a cousin of Lieut.-gov. John Wentworth. Mark Hunking Wentworth also belonged to this branch of the family. t This account of Mr. Wentworth's business operations in H. may be relied upon Bs correct, as it was written by his dau. under liis immediate supervision. GENEALOGY : WENTWORTII. 985 III 1838 he rem. to Bellows Falls, Vt., to engage in mercantile pursuits with his elder brother, Asa, and Hosmer Bingham, in which business they continued until 1861. This firm owned two flat boats that plied between Bellows Falls and Hartford, Conn. The freight was principally Grafton soa})stone down the river, and West India goods in return. While a resident of Bellows Falls, Mr. Wentworth held several town oftices. In 1863 he rem. to Chester, Vt., where he continued to res. the rest of his life, the last six years with his dau., Mrs.Fullerton. He represented Chester in the legislature in 1868 and 1869; was one of the directors of the National bank of Bellows Falls, and a trus- tee in the Bellows Falls Savings bank. He was also a prominent member of St. Luke's Episcopal church in Chester, the building of which was largely credited to him and his dau., Mrs. Fullerton. He was charitable towards the poor, and especially at Thanks- giving time did he remember them with his timely and bountifxd gifts. In his 87th year he was in good health, and retained his interest in the every-day events of life. He d. of pneumonia, April 19, 1888. CHILDREN. 1. Harvey Warren", b. in Langclon, in 1822; d. in Bellows Falls, Vt., in 1853; unm. 2. Philette A.", b. in H., Nov. 14, 1825; ra. June 20, 1848, Frederick E., son of Nathaniel Fullerton,* who was b. in Chester, where he always res. ; was a manufacturer of woolens in Cavendish, Vt., and of cot- tons at Springfield, Vt. ; d. Feb. 1, 1869, at the age of 52 years. Children: (1), Emma Maria^, b. July 18, 1849; m. Jan. 8, 1878, Frederick W. Childs, of Brattleboro', Vt., who was appointed post- master of Brattleboro', Jan. 5, 1880. Child: Kuth Wentworth^. (2), Grace Wentworth*, b. Dec. 18, 1851; m. Dec. 18, 1872, Frank Hadley, of Chester, Vt. Children : Grace Fullerton^, Susie Went- worth'-*. (3), Frederick Harvey^, b. April 28, 1855; d. March 28, 1864. (4), Susan Norton^, b. March 3, 1857; m. March 30, 1880, Henry G. Wiley, of Kansas, Neb. Child : Frederick Fullerton^. * Nathaniel Fullerton was for many years president of the Bellows Falls bank. He was one of the earliest settlers of Chester and one of the first merchants. He d. Oct. 1872, aged 97 years. GENEALOGY : WESTON. WESTON. />2^2d "T^k^^^i 1. William^, son of Ephraim- and Elizabeth* (Nay) Weston, of Peterboro', and grandson of Timothy^ f '"^nd Esther (Lampson) Weston, of Concord, Mass., was b. in Peterboro', April 15, 1798 ; m. 1, Dec. 17, 1822, Harriet Hale, who d. May 9, 1831, aged 31 years; m. 2, in 1833, Mrs. Mary D. ( Copeland ) Fisher, who was b. in Stoddard, July 9, 1800 ; d. in H., Aug. 28, 1853. Mr. Weston settled in Antrim in 1820, on " Antrim mountain." The land was then owned by James Wilson, of Keene, but he soon acquired it, with other large tracts adjoining. He became an ex- tensive stock raiser, and owned a large number of cattle and sheep. He came to H. in 1834; res. on place marked "E. Weston " several years. Subsequently he rem. to the hotel now called the Forest house, which he had fitted up at considerable expense ; d. June 24, 1848. He was an honest, industrious, and thriving man, and much respected in town. Children : — 3. Capt. Ephraim* [11], b. in Antrim, Nov. 9, 1823. 3. William^ [12], b. in Antrim, May 4, 1825. 4. Harriet H.^ b. in Antrim, Nov. 24, 1826; m. May 1, 1856, Oliver Messer, who was b. in Bow, May 19, 1823 ; is superintendent of the Clinton Gas-light and Coke company, at Clinton, la., where he has been a leading citizen for the past thirty years. CHILD. 1. William W.^ b. in Clinton, la., June 21, 1858. 5. James T.*, b. in Antrim, Sept. 24, 1829; was a promising young man. At the time of the gold excitement, in 1849, he, with many others, started for California, by the way of Cape Horn, on the ship Richmond ; d. on board the ship in Feb. 1850, and was buried in the sea. There was a mystery about his death that was never cleared up. A host of friends mourned his early death. * Mr3. Weston d. in H., May 7, 1844. t We have recently been permitted to examine the history of Reading, Mass., and have no doubt that further investigation would show that Timothy Weston named above is a descendant of John Weston mentioned in tliat work. Johni Weston came to Salem, Mass., in 1644; m. Sarah Fitch; d. in Reading, Mass. John2 (John'), b. in Reading in 1(J61 ; m. Mary Bryant ; d. there. They had a son, Timotliys, b. in 1704. It is almost certain that this Timothy is the one we find in Concord, Mass. GENEALOGY: WESTON. 987 6. John C.\ b. in Antrim, Oct. 26, 1834; m. 1, in Sailor Dig- <:jings, Ore., June 23, 1860, Jennie, dau. of Comfort and Ruth (Ingham) Sibley, who was b. in Little Falls, N. Y., Aug. 22, 1843, and d. in Sailor Diggings, Ore., Feb. 14, 1865; ra. 2, in South Ded- ham (now Norwood), Mass., Jan. 14, 1870, Carrie Frances,* dau. of James F. and Laviuia E. (Fisher) White, who was b, in Canton, Mass., April 18, 1844. Mr. Weston in early life developed a great desire to travel and to see something of the great world in which we live. Sept. 5, 1851, he left Boston on the ship John Wade, as a sailor before the mast, and returned Aug. 5, 1852, having in that time sailed around the world. In 1853 he went to California, remaining fifteen years in that state and Oregon. For some twenty years he has been a resident of Clinton, la.; is cashier of the Clinton National bank, a director of the Clinton Savings bank, and secretary and treasurer of the Clinton Gas-light and Coke company. He is identified with most of the public interests and improvements of the place, but has not forgotten the home of his youth ; has taken a lively interest in the history of H., giving substantial aid, etc. CHILDREN. 1. Eugene^, b. iu Sailor Diggings, Ore., April 17, 1801 ; ni. Margaret, daii. of Capt. J. D. Feguu, of Clinton, la., aucl is employed iu the hank. At the age of 21 he took a trip to Europe, paying all his expenses with niouey he had quietly saved from his earnings. Child : John Levi''. 2. George Ephraira^, b. in Sailor Diggings, Aug. 20, 1863 ; d. March 5, 1805. 3. Philip Henrys, b. in Sailor Diggings, Jan. 31, 1865 ; d. there, Feb. 22, 1865. 4. Luciau^, b. in Clinton, April 14, 1871. 5. Clarence^ b. in Clinton, July 5, 1872. G. Alice Imogeue5, b. in Clinton, Nov. 7, 1873; d. Oct. 22, 1875. 7. Mary Prances'^, b. in Clinton, April 20, 1877. 8. Leonard Fisher^, b. iu Clinton, Dec. 5, 1881. 7. George W.", b. in H., Feb. 24, 1837. In early life he went to California, where he spent two years in the mines. Subsequently he settled in Iowa ; was an earnest abolitionist, and personally assisted fourteen slaves in gaining their freedom. Pie was a lieu- tenant in the 26th regt. la. vols., and d. in the service, Aug. 18, 1863. He m. Sept. 14, 1857, Emelia J. Marshall, of Dublin, who d. in Low Moor, la., in 1866, aged 30 years. * One authority makes her a descendant of Peregrine White, who was b. on board the Mayflower, in the harbor of Cape Cod. 988 GENEALOGY : WESTON. CHILDKEN. 1. Ralph MarshiilP, b. at Low Moor, Clinton county, la., Nov. 15, 1859; res. Vineland, N. J. ; is a merchant. 2. Wendell Maro^, b. in Low Moor, Clinton county, la., June 12, 1861 ; a dealer in hard-wood lumber, of the firm of Weston & Bigelow, 71 Kilby street, Boston, Mass. 8. Henry Harrison^ b. in H., April 22, 1841 ; d. Aug. 3, 1844. 9. Albert Chapman*, b. in H., June 17, 1843 ; d. Dec. 5, 1860. 10. Mary Mahala*, b. in H., Aug. 11, 1845 ; d. July 5, 1852. 11. Capt. Ephraim^ [2], m. Nov. 9, 1848, Elvina H., dau. of Joel Gates, (q. v.) There was no school accessible to that remote mountain farm where Captain Weston spent the early years of his boyhood, so all the educational advantages that he enjoyed were such as were afforded in his own home. But notwithstanding the disadvantages for acquiring knowledge when young, to which may be added the irreparable loss of his mother, who d. when he was seven years old, he early manifested an intense desire for an educa- tion. His early limitations w^ere not entirely without their compen- sation. The grand mountain scenery that surrounded his home was to his young heart and mind a continual source of inspiration, and the muscular activity which was demanded in assisting his father in the care of large flocks and herds of sheep and cattle, gave him that physical strength and power of endurance that were an impor- tant element of success in after life. After the removal of the family to H. he had the advantage of the common school in the winter, but during the season for labor on the farm he either worked for his father or for others until he attained his majority. After he became of age his course of life seemed to point towards literary pursuits. He devoted a large share of his means to the purchase of books, and for four years in succession, during the win- ter season, he was very popular as a teacher in Concord, Mass. He entered the academy at Exeter with the expectation of preparing himself for a thorough teacher, but he had scarcely completed his first term when he was summoned to the bedside of his dying father, whose last request was that his son Ephraim should settle his large and somewhat entangled estate. More than a year was con- sumed in this work ; and during that time he decided to abandon his previous purpose, and give most of his attention to farming. He settled upon the homestead, to wiiich he gave the name of "Cascade Farm." He did not, however, abandon his intellectual pursuits. He v\nis?iVi?« ?».\n-v^ -N. ?. vvv^'s, ^v»^*^*, mw=.. GENEALOGY : WESTON. 989 studied the life and habits of insects, collecting and })reserving indi- viduals of every species of moth and gnat that could be found. These he arranged in cases, and took great pleasure in talking about them and showing them to neighbors and friends. He also accumulated a variety of geological specimens, with which to illustrate his lectures to pupils in the public schools, and to entertain his friends in his home. He served several years as a member of the school commit- tee, and also frequently as a teacher in the common schools, and I take great pleasure in saying that, having been a teacher when he was the special visiting committee of my school, having served on the school board with him, and having visited schools where he was the teacher, and therefore having a good opportunity to know whereof I affirm, I consider him one of the best educators that I have ever met. He had a happy faculty of inspiring the young with a love of knowledge for its own sake, and perhaps no person has ever been more instrumental in raising the standard of culture in town than he. Pie frequently gave lectures upon practical and political subjects in his own and neighboring towns, and was one of the earliest and most earnest advocates for the establishment of the town librai-y. He was frequently employed as a civil engineer and conveyancer of i-eal estate. In this capacity his sound judgment won for him the confidence of the community, and he was chosen to the office of county commissioner, which office he held with credit to himself and to his constituents. He was not only jealous of the interests of the county, but also anxious for the welfare of those who were dependent on the county for support. The idea that he had formed of heaven, as expressed in a letter dated Feb. 6, 1860, seems to have shed a hallowing influence over his life. He says: "Heaven must be a place devoid of selfishness, — where each soul strives for the joy and happiness of other souls, where no thought is given to self. Oh, how glorious to be thus in the arms of universal love, where all are caring for you, and where the whole soul, washed clean from selfishness and envy, rejoices in the joy of those about it ! I pray continually for this high state here on earth. Our love must go out to our fellows, though they hate us and slay us. We must love and pity them and tenderly take them up in the arms of our charity, striving continually to clear away the darkness that is about them, and strengthening our- selves by constant draughts upon the Divine Love. Give me the 990 genealogy: weston. soul that rises above expedients and reaches forth to grasp the Divine in all things, reading the book of Nature and of Revelation in the light of God's great love." When the Civil war came on he was one of the first in the state to volunteer his services. He opened a recruiting office in Peter- boro' as early as April, 1861. At first a company was enrolled who had enlisted for three months, but it was decided by the War de- partment that only three years' men would be accepted. When this announcement was made he signed his name as a volunteer for three years, which example was followed by a majority of the com- pany. The company left for camp at Portsmouth on the fourth day of June, was designated as Co. G, 2d regt. N. H. vols., and Ephraim Weston was chosen its captain and remained as such until his death. He contracted a cold while at Portsmouth which resulted in lung fever, and ultimately in consumption. The company left for the seat of war June 20th, and for nearly three months he performed his duty as a soldier notwithstanding his suffering. He inspired the men under his command with his own dauntless courage, and would frequently address them with feelings of strongest regard, and say: "Boys, I will never ask you to go where I will not lead you." His bearing and fortitude at the battle of Bull Run were worthy a vet- eran in the service, and could hardly have been expected of one who so recently had left the quiet occupation of a farmer.* * A correspondent of the Lancaster Republican, who was a soldier and who was near him on that occasion, speaks thus concerning him : " It was my fortune to stand within thirty feet of Captain Weston during the Bull Run fight, — Cos. G and ¥ com- posing one division, — and I can witness that — Amid the cannon's thunder That shook the summer air, Where iron hail fell thickest, His stalwart form was there. Had he been pitching hay among his native hills in a slight shower, he would not have showed less trepidation. I remember well while passing through a hollow, in our last attack, the enemy's shells were flying about our ears in a perfect storm,- some bursting in our ranks, but most of them passing a yard or two above us, — and involuntarily, at every whiz as they passed, the men and officers would stoop, but Captain Weston stood his full five feet ten, and I thought he added a ' cubit to his stature ' as he turned to his men, his face wearing a look of complacency that ap- proached a smile, and said as calmly as though on dress parade, ' Do n't dodge, boys, don't dodge; you will get shot just as quick as though you stood up like men.' " We also give in this connection the following letter, which will explain itself:— " Roanoke Island, N. C, May 22, 1S62. "John C. Weston, Esq.: " Dear Sir, — Yowv letter, making inquiries in regard to your brother at the battle of Bull Run, was duly received.through our fi-iend, the Hon. Alvin Beard, and it will be a pleasure to me if I can afl'ord any comfort or gratification to the family of him whom I valued so highly as a friend and associate. . . . Captain Weston had not been well for many days, but when the order came to march he no longer complained of being sick, but was at his post, looking after his men and supplying their wants for the march and the fight. Soldiers are very much like children, needing some one constantly to look after them and attend to their personal wants, and a captain, if he genealogy: WESTON. 991 His health continuing to fail, he was obliged to accept a furlough that had been' procured for him, and on the 9th of SeptemV>er lie took leave of his company and departed for his home. "But New Hampshire had nothing to offer him save the kind attentions of his family and friends while the lamp of life was flickering and a hei'o's grave, such as she gave in other days to Stark and Langdon. He d. Dec. 9, 1861, and was buried near his home in a small lot he had enclosed for a family burying-ground. There rests in pace the mortal form of him who was as noble and brave as the noblest and bravest of the sons of men. His spirit, — so loving in the husband, so kind in the father, so faithful in the friend, so magnanimous in is a good one, will supplj- the place of a father to them. Captain Weston was in this respect one of the best captains, and provided well for all the wants of his men as far as he was able. I saw him frequently on the march from Washington to Centre- ville, and to inquiries respecting his health he invariably returned a cheering an- swer, although he was so feeble as to be compelled to ride a part of the time in order to keep along with his company. We bivouacked each night, sleeping with no shelter but our blankets and perhaps a few boughs hastily thrown up by the soldiers, and it must have been hard for him, suffering as he was at the time from diarrhoea. " One of the hardest marches 1 have ever seen, excepting, of course, the retreat on the same day, was tliat from Ccntreville to Bull Run field on the morning of the 21st of July, not so much on account of its length, for even our division, commanded by Hunter, did not probably march more than fifteen miles, as from its tediousness, caused by the inexperience of both oflJcers and men in marching in a long column of troops, and also from the excessive heat and consequent thirst and fatigue. We started at 2 a.m., and went into the fight at 10:30 on the double-quick. During all this long march Captain Weston must have been on his feet, as none but mounted officers had any opportunity to ride, and when we debouched on the field all were nearly exhausted. There was but one company (Co. I) between Captain Weston's and mine, and I recollect seeing more of him than of any other captain in the line, though each of us had plenty to do to attend to our own companies. At one time, after we had countermarched from the right to the left of the Rhode Island battery, when we were receiving the hottest fire we saw that day, when the bullets were flying like hailstones and thinning our ranks at a terrible rate without our being able to i-eturn the fire on account of friends in front, and no enemy within sight of lis, we were ordered to lie down to avoid the shot. Captain Weston probably did not hear the order, and I remember seeing him standing, erect and alone, in front of his men, waving his sword and urging his soldiers to ' Stand up like men, and not lie down like cowards.' It was here that Colonel Marston was wounded and nearly all our loss for the day sustained before the order came to lie down, and it was a wonder that the Captain, exposed as he was, escaped unhurt. Presently the fire slackened, and we all moved forward. " At another time, wlien we had advanced nearly half a mile to the front and to the right, we were lying down again, unable to return the fire on account of uneven ground. My company being armed with Sharp's rifles, different from the rest, was on the left of the line and was a sort of independent corps, and seeing an advan- tageous position just in front of us at the top of the hill, where I could cover my men behind a lence and reach the enemy with our superior rifles, I moved my men for- wai'd at double-quick and sci/.od the fence, pouring in a rapid and dcstnirtixc lire. A part of Co. I went with us, ;iiid Captain Weston, seeing the movement ami suppos- ing we had been sent forward, went to the field officers and begged of thcni to allow his company to go with us. But they had received no orders to advance, and as other regiments were retreating, they very properly refused and gave the order to retire, and reformed the line half a mile or more to the rear. Here seven captains of us met, with quite a respectable battalion, and exchanged expressions of chagrin and regret that we had not held the foe at that advanced position. Captain Weston rushed about to find some officer of sufficient courage and authority to lead us for- ward again, or at least to make a stand where we then were. But none were to be found. The day wa.s lost. The ri'ti-eat —the rout — had commenced. Commanders who had that A-.xy lo-t nii iipiHiriimit\- to ii);ikc tliemselves heroes, witli a lew noble exceptions, weir aln:i(l\ lar on tlir roail lo \\ ashington. Our regiment, althouuli on the extreme ri^clit ol tlic lidd, and ((inscipiciilly brought in the rear of the retreating mass, came off the lield in tolerably good order, but there were so many fugitives constantly mixing in our ranks, and the men were so dreadfully fatigued, it was im- 992 GENEALOGY: WESTON. the citizen, so patriotic in the soldier, — has gone to an 'everlasting' rest in the bosom of God."* CHILDREN. 1. Dr. William Henry^, b. Aug. 8, 1849; m. Aug. 22, 1882, Frances E., dau. of Hon. S. G. Pope, of Ogdensburg, N. Y. In his youth Doctor Weston attended the district school a few weeks each year, and worked on the farm the rest of the time. In 1866 he attended the high school in Peterboro' one term, and the next year assumed the charge of the farm, and from that time until he was 21 years of age he remained at home, attending school during the winter terms. In 1871 he took a trip West, and was employed in a wholesale and retail grocery store in Omaha, Neb , some six months, when he returned home and took charge of the farm for a year, meanwhile attending one term of school in Marlow and teaching one term in district No. 7. He was graduated from McCoUom institute in Mount Vernon in 1875 ; spent the summers of 1874 and '75 as a waiter at the Profile house, Franconia Notch; was a member of the school committee in H. in 1874, and in the fall of 1875 he began the study of medicine under the direction of Dr. D. S. Adams, of Manchester. He taught school in No. 6, worked on the farm, and read medicine the follow- ing winter and summer, and in Sept. 1876, went to Brooklyn, N. Y., and entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the medical department of Columbia college, where he was graduated in 1878. He practised for a short time with Doctor Hoyt in Grafton, then went to New York city and was associated with Dr. J. A. Wood (q. V.) until the death of Doctor Wood, and continued the treatment of spinal diseases as a specialty until 1881. His present res. and office are 400 West Twenty-second street. New York city, where he is engaged in general practice. Children: (1), Zady Elvina^, b. Oct. 19, 1884. (2), Elvina Frances^, b. Feb. 2, 1887 2. Clara Elviuas, b. June 16, 1851 ; m. Feb. 5, 1868, Alfred Barber, (q. v.) possible to keep them together, and we were soon irretrievably scattered. About two miles, liowever, from the field there was an attempt made to halt and make a stand. The Captain was with me there, and we made an effort to rally our men — he exhausting all his eloquence and using every endeavor to induce them to halt. But it was of no use. The stream of fugitives from all regiments poured past us like the waters of a reservoir broke loose, and we gave up in despair. We retreated together through the woods, keeping as many of our men with us as possible, — he calling out at intervals with stentorian voice, ' Second New Hampshire,' and I constantly an- swering in the same terms from a short distance away. After two or three hours, however, we became separated, and I saw vei'y little more of him until we met near the close of that terrible march at the Long Bridge. We marched into the city and into camp together with a part of our men, the only two captains who remained to the last with their men and returned to camp with their regiment. " This is all I remember of our noble and lamented brother more than you already know. I can bear testimony with all others who knew him well, that as a soldier he was brave, honorable, and patriotic in the highest degree, and as a citizen and a man it is impossible to speak of him in terms too exalted. " With great respect I have the honor to be, " Yours, etc. (Signed) S. G. GRIFFIN." * Mrs. Weston, who furnished this tender tribute to the memory of her husband, continued to res. on the farm until she had brought up her children, when she sold it and rem. to Rutland, Mass., her present res. WILLIAM WESTON, VV^tH, tVIS^^^V.^ VM-SS, GENEALOGY: WESTON. 993 3. George Franklin^, a. m., b. Oct. 3, 1853; m. Oct. 14, 1879, M. Louise, dan. of IIou. R. Stewart, of Keene. At the age of 17 years Mr. Weston speut the winter in Keene as a pupil in the high school. The follow- ing winter he taught in Antrim. He fitted for college at the Fran- cestowu academy, and at what is now Colby academy at New London. Was graduated at Brown university, Providence, K. I., in 1878, and received the degree of A. M. from that institution in 1881.' He rep- resented his college in the regatta at Saratoga in 1875. He taught evening schools in Providence during a part of his college course, and since his graduation has had charge of one of the grammar schools in that city. He has filled many responsible positions con- nected with his church and society. Children : (1), Stewart D.g, b. May 11, 1882. (2), George Franklins, b. Aug. 20, 188(3. 4. Mary ElizaS b. July 1, 1856 ; d. Dec. 5, 1859. 5. Hattie Amelia^, b. Oct. 6, 1858; m. Nov. 2, 1878, Thomas Lawtou Ilad- ley. (q. v.) 6. Ephraim5, b. May 23, 1861 ; d. June 4, 1862. 13. William" [3], in. April 17, 1859, Sarah Ann, dau. of Jesse Wilder, (q. v.) His early life aud experience were not unlike that of his brother Ephraim. He was a successful school-teacher, and has served as one of the school committee, and later as a member of the school board, to which position he has been re-elected and is now (1889) serving with increasing popularity; res. several years in Antrim, and was the last owner that res. on the mountain farm where he was b.; rem. in 1868 to H.; res. place marked " S. Barker," CHILDREN. 1. James T.^, b. in Antrim, May 25, 1860; a printer. 2. Harriet E.s, b. June 25, 1862. 3. Sarah F.^, b. iu Antrim, June 26, 1864; a teacher. 4. Mary AunabeP, b. in Antrim, Sept. 2, 1866. 5. William^, b. in H., March 3, 1869; president of Y. P. S. C. E. in II. 6. Ephraim^, b. in H., Aug. 7, 1872. 13. Betsey^ (Ephraim", Timothy^), res. in Antrim and II.; d. in H., Feb. 26, 1865, aged 65 years and 9 months. 14. Timothy^ (Ephraim^ Timothy^), b. Dec. 7, 1805; m. April 8, 1830, Matilda Nay, of Peterboro'; res. a few years on the moun- tain farm in Antrim ; rem, to Nauvoo, 111. ; returned to H., where he d. Sept. 29, 1855, Mrs, Weston m. 2, Abisha Tubbs, of Peter- l)oro'. She d. and was buried in H., April 19, 1882. CHILDREN. 1. Sarah A.^, d. in II., July 9, 1849, aged 16 years. Four others who d. young. 994 GENEALOGY: WESTON. PORTER B. WESTON. Jonathan^ Weston (John-, John^), b. in Reading, Mass., in 1705 ; m. Ruth Flint. Capt. Jonathan^ (Jonathan^ John^, John^), b. in Reading, Mass., in 1757; m. Lucy Parker; was a captain in the Revolutionary army. William^ * (Capt. Jonathan*, Jonathan^ John-, John^), b. in 1780; m. Cynthia Porter and settled in Reading, where their second son, Sumner*', was b. Nov. 1806. He was brought up in the family of his grandfather, Capt. Jonathan*, of Reading, Mass. ; m. Alecta Cheney; res. Reading, Mass. 1, Porter B.'^ (Sumner®, William^ Capt. Jonathan*, Jonathan^, John-, John^), b. in Reading, Mass., Nov. 21, 1832; m. Aug. 23, 1859, Jane B., dau. of Alonzo Hall. (q. v.) In his youth he was a sailor, acting as cook, and he was so employed during his service in the army. He was a member of Co. G, 13th regt. N. H. vols.; res. a short time at Peterboro'; was a baker at Hillsboro' Bridge ; pres- ent res. in H., at place marked "A. Hall." He is an Odd Fellow, and a good Christian man. CHILDREN. 1. Lizzie J.^, b. iu Reading, Mass., Dec. 8, 1860. 2. William P.*, b. in H., Feb. 19, 1880. JEREMY WESTON.t Jeremy^, son of Samuel'- and Nancy (Wheeler) Weston, and grand- son of Rogers^ and Deborah (Lawrence) Weston, J was b. in Mason, May 6, 1828 ; m. 1, Sept. 15, 1852, Susan P. Goss, who was b. in Lancaster, Mass., July 29, 1832, and d. Feb. 25, 1860; m. 2, Jan. 28, 1861, Lydia J. Carkin, who was b. in Lyndeboro', June 27, 1831; came to H. from Wilton in Dec. 1870, and bought the Warner Clark place of J. D. Butler, where he continues to res. CHILDREN. 1. Freds b. iu New Ipswich, June 23, 1853 ; m. Feb. 18, 1877, Ida, dau. of I. P. Wellman (q. v.) ; res. Wilton. Children : Charlie^, Flora^, Clarence^. 2. Hannah J.*, b. in New Ipswich, Sept. 15, 1854; ni. C. P. Bugbee. (q.v.) 3. Susan Ella*, b. in Mason, June 30, 1856; m. George O. Wood. (q. v.) * He rem. to Canada about 1810. t This family also claims descent from John, of Reading. I Rogers Weston and Timothy Wheeler, father of Nancy WTieeler (q. v.), were among the first settlers of Mason, and both served in the Revolutionary war. genealogy: wheeler. 995 CHRISTOPHER A. WHEELER. Capt. Christopher A.^ Wheeler was b. in H., March 28, 1814, The maiden name of his mother was Lydia Davis. Of his father, Abijah^ Wheeler, little is known, as he d. when his son was quite young, and his mother subsequently m. Ebenezer Russell, (q. v.) In his 19th year he went to Peterboro' and began to Avork in the North cotton factory, and in Nov. 1835, was given the position of overseer of the dressing and weaving departments ; was captain of the Peterboro' Light Infantry company; went to Weare in 1851, where he took charge of the Weare cotton factory ; subsequently he was in San- ford, Me., and in Boston, making patterns for the Ladd & Webster sewing machine company; then in Peterboro', where he carried on a farm and also manufactured sliding ox-yokes; has also manufac- tured corn planters and dairy thermometers ; present res., Peter- boro'. He m. Nov. 26, 1835, Lydia Martin, who was b. in Frances- town, Feb. 16, 1810. CHILDREN. 1. Henry F.3, b. Oct. 20, 1837. 2. Christopher M.^, b. Oct. 13, 1839 ; was a member of Co. E, Cth regt. N. H. vols ; d. at Hatteras Inlet, Feb. 19, ISG2 ; was buried in Peterboro'. 3. Lydia E.^, b. Jan. 27, 1842; d. young. JOHN A. WHEELER'S CHILDREN. John Augustus'-, son of John^ and Jane Wheeler, was b. in Ashby, Mass.; d. in Dublin, Aug. 4, 1863; m. Mary Almira Prichard, who was b. in Townsend, Mass., and d. in Dublin, Dec. 1863, Eight children, three of whom came to H. to res. 1. William A.^ b. in Ashby, Mass., Feb. 20, 1848; m. May 13, 1879, Mary A. Emerson, who was b, in Lowell, Mass,, Aug. 15, 1855, and d. in H., Sept. 12, 1888. Mr, Wheeler came to H. in May, 1884; res, on the place marked "J. Kimball." CHILD. 1. Nellie L.-*, b. in Dublin, April 21, 1880. 2. Nellie Frances^ b. in Ashby, Mass., Aug. 30, 1851 ; was a successful school-teacher; m. James S. Hay ward. (q. v.) 3. George Stevens^ b, in Dublin, Dec. 16, 1856; res. several years in H. (with Orland Eaton a part of the time); ni. March, 1887, Flora EUenwood, of Deering ; res. Antrim. 996 GENEALOGY : WHEELER. NATHAN WHEELER. 1, Nathan^ Wheeler was a resident of H. a few years, and built the house marked "Mrs. H. E. Patten," in the village. He had been a successful manufacturer in Vermont; d. March 12, 1843. Chil- dren: Mary2, m. Dr. E. A. Knight (q. v.); Nathan'^. NOAH WHEELER. 1, Noah", youngest son of Jonas^* and Persist (Brooks) Wheeler, was b. in New Ipswich ; m. Mary Butterfield, of Pepperell, Mass., and came to H. about the year 1787; settled at place marked "J. Knight"; subsequently he rem. to the village, where he kept the hotel that afterwards passed into the hands of his son-in-law, Jede- diah Fox (q. v.); he was a prominent man in town, and served as one of the selectmen, etc. Mrs. Wheeler d. Dec. 6, 1847, aged 83 years. Children, all b. in H. : — 2, Mary3, b. Feb. 1, 1788; d. Feb. 25, 1880; m. Oct. 26, 1809, Zephaniah, son of Dr. Zephaniah and Elizabeth (Stickney) Kit- tredge, who was b. Sept. 15, 1785; d. Aug. 1873; res, Mt. Vernon. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Wheeled, b. in 1810; d. Oct. 1879; m. Amaziah Wood, of Frau- cestown. 2. Franklin Otis*, m. and res. West Medford, Mass. ; is a merchant in Bos- ton. Two children : a son, who was graduated at Dartmouth college, is a lawyer in Boston ; and a dau. 3. Zephaniah*. m. and res. Mt Vernon. Children : three sons and a dau. The eldest son is a shoe merchant in St. Louis, Mo. ; the second son is a dentist in Watertown, Mass., and the third son is a clerk in Lowell, Mass. 4. Charles*, d. in infancy. 5. Sarah Fox*, was educated at the Literary and Scientific institution at H., and taught one term in the village school; m. in 1856, Eleazer Block, who d. in 1865 ; res. St. Louis, Mo. Child : Mrs. T. A. Meysenburg, of St. Louis. Her husband is president of the St. Louis Bolt and Iron company. We are indebted to Mrs. Block for valuable infor- mation in regard to the Wheeler family. 6. Elizabeth*, was educated at the Literary and Scientific institution in H. ; d. in 1864, aged 40 years; unm. 7s Abby*, m. E. C. Batchelder, a dry-goods merchant; res. Milford. Child : Bell^, m. John H. Barr, of Nashua. * He was a land-owner in H. in 1779. (See p. 6.) t Mrs. Persia (Brooks) Wheeler was a native of Virginia ; she came to H. and d. here. genealogy: wheeler. 997 3. Sarah^ b. Nov. 9, 1789; ni. Jedediah Fox. (q. v.) 4. Eliza^, b. Dec. 30, 1791; d. Dec. 4, 1853; unm. 5. Charles^, b. Feb. 27, 1795; was graduated at Dartmouth col- lege; was a successful lawyer; m. Permelia Redman, of St. Charles, Mo.; res. Troy, Mo.; d. there. Children: two daughters and a son. 0. Capt. Otis'', b. Dec. 4, 1797; was recommended by Gen. James Miller as a cadet at West Point, where he was graduated in 1821; served as captain in the Black Hawk war, and subsequently in a tedious campaign in the everglades of Florida, where his health was much impaired from exposure to the infected atmosphere, and where he did more active service than any other officer in his regi- ment. He resigned his commission in 1844; engaged in farming for some years in Troy, Lincoln county, Mo., where he d. June 1, 1872. He m. at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Dec. 1, 1830, Jane F. Wallace, who was b. in Erie, Pa., April 7, 1810; res. with her son, Judge Wheeler, in Troy, Mo. CHILDREN. 1. Mary Fostei-^, b. at Fort Jessop, La., May 1, 1832; attended school in Erie, Pa. : d. iu Lincoln county. Mo., Feb. 14, 1848. 2. Elizabeth Pollock^, b. at Fort Jessop, La., Jan. 25, 1835; d. there, June 28, 1838. 3. Wallace Fox*, b. at Fort Jessop, La. ; attended school at Troy, Mo., and at a commercial school iu St. Louis, Mo. ; was a clerk on the steamer Minnehaha on the Missouri river several yeai's; m. April 15, 18G3, Mary Montague, of St. Louis, and settled on a farm in St. Charles, Mo., where he d. Jan. 28, 1881. 4. Ckira S.*,* b. at Fort Smith, Ark., Jan. 8, 1840; attended school at Erie, Pa., and was graduated at Jones seminary in Troy, Mo. ; m. July 15, 1862, A. V. McKee, who was b. in Harrison county, Ky., Nov. G, 1831, and d. July 13, 1884. Mr. McKee was a successful lawyer; res. Troy, Mo. ; was a delegate from Lincoln county to the constitutional convention of Missouri in 1875. Children: (1), Lillie Vernon^, b. Dec. 6, 1863; ra. May 27, 1880, Dr. E. E. King; res. Brown county, Tex. ; is largely engaged in the sheep business. (2), An infant dan.". (3), Jennie May^ b. Aug. 12, 1867; is a graduate of the Troy (Mo.) high school. (4), Archibald^, b. Aug. 22, 1870. (5), Otis Wheeler", b. Nov. 29, 1873. 5. Otis K.', b. at Troy, Mo., May 24, 1844; attended school in Mt. Veruon and at the commercial school iu St. Louis, Mo. ; m. March 26, 1871, Cherrie Dyer, of Lincoln county, Mo. ; res. St. Louis, Mo. ; he is a United States marshal. * We are indebted to Mrs. McKee for valuable information in regard to her father's family. 998 GENEALOGY : WHEELER; WHITAKER. G. Judge Beujarain*, b. at Troy, Mo., May 12, 1847; attended school at Troy aud St. Louis, Mo. ; res. Troy, Mo. ; is a successful lawyer; has been twice elected probate judge; m. Nov. 25, 1873, Edna Adams, of Lin- coln county, Mo. Children : Clara^, Charles^. 7. Dea. E. Norton-*, b. at Troy Mo., Feb. 28, 1850; was educated at Troy and St. Louis; was engaged in mercantile business in Troy, where he d. April 10, 1880. He was ordained a deacon of the Presbyterian church at the age of 26 years. " He was a warm-hearted, exemplary young gentleman, esteemed aud admired by all who knew him. We can pay him no higher compliment than to say, ' He was a Christian.'" 7. Abigail- (Jonas^), in. David Knight, (q. v.) WHITAKER. Peter'' Whitaker was a descendant in the seventh generation from Abraham Whitaker, b. in England in 1604. The direct line was Abraham^ Abraham-, William^, William^, Joseph^, James", Peter". James® was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and participated in the battles of Banker Hill, Stillwater, and Saratoga. After the close of the war he settled in Deering; m. Susan Symonds; d. in Deering, May 12, 1835, aged 79 years and 4 months. Peter'^ was remarkably athletic, and as in his day wrestling was a very popular sport, he very naturally became the champion of the town. When the old red factory was raised at Hillsboro' Bridge, as the champion of Deering he had a contest with Daniel Wyman, the champion of Hillsboro', and came off the victor. He enlisted in Captain Bradford's company in the war of 1812-15, and although the comi:)any was not engaged in much actual fighting, the exposure in- cident to camp life brought upon him a severe attack of rheumatism, from which he never recovered. After the war he settled in Brad- ford, where he d. Aug. 16, 1833. He m. in Dec. 1821, Sarah, dau. of Mansel Alcock, of Deering (q. v.),who d. in Bennington, Sept. 8, 1852, aged 52 years. Her op- portunities of an education were limited ; she attended school only three weeks in her life, yet by her own unaided efforts she learned to read, write, and spell, and became remarkably proficient in men- tal arithmetic. On one occasion her husband held a note of $250, upon which several endorsements had been made, and when the final payment was made he called in the schoolmaster to ascertain the amount due. When he had completed his w^ork and stated the GENEALOGY : WIHTAKER; WHITCOMB. 999 result, Mrs. Wliitaker objected, and so strongly that the work was done over again, and it was decided in her favor. Children : — 1. Cyrus A.^, b. Nov. 9, 1822; came to H. when about 21 years of age. He was a very successful school-teacher, and has been a member of the school committee. I take great pleasure in being able to acknowledge my indebtedness to him for his encouragement and aid at the time he was the teacher at No. 5, in the winter of 1847-48. Of himself he writes : "I have always made it a rule and practice of my life, to improve each day and hour as it passes, not merely with reference to getting money, but in growing wiser and better; and since human life is short at best, and since we can travel the road but once, it is important tliat we improve all its opportuni- ties and that we make no mistakes. Hence I have been careful not to form strong attachments to creeds and parties, but to aim at the truth in politics, religion, morals, and science. And that all may know exactly where I stand and where to find me, I would say that I consider that my whole duty to God and man is to act up to the light of to-day, and to advance with the light of each succeeding day to the last." He m. Jan. 15, 1856, Alvira A., dau. of Sullivan and Phebe Shedd, of Sharon; res, place marked " C. A. Whitaker." CHILDREN. 1. Mason T.^, b. Aug. 15, 1859. 2. Edwin C.«, b. Nov. 16, 18G0. 3. Emilie L.«, b. Aug. 7, 1862; in. March, 1883, D. R. Henderson. Children : (1), Gertrude R.m, b. Feb. 13, 1884. (2), Fred D.i", b. May 1, 1886. 4. Hattie J.^, b. Nov. 19, 1864; ui. J. J. Martin, (q. v.) 2. Albert^ b. Xov. 6, 1824; res. in H. for a time; m. in 1849, Catherine E. Wilkins, who d. March, 1884. 3. Harriet L.^ b. April 9, 1827 ; m. 1, Warren W. Brooks ; m. 2, George W. Wilkins. 4. Emily D.\ b. Nov. 11, 1828; d. Jan. 1852; m. in 1851, David Baldwin, (q. v.) 5. Peter M.^, b. Feb. 10, 1831 ; m. Sarah, dau. of William Tenney, of Weare; res. several years in H., at place marked "J. Wilder." Names of children not given. WHITCOMB. The name of Whitcomb is said to have been derived from the words "white" and "comb" or "cliff," and from the White Cliffs of England the family came to this country. 1000 GENEALOGY: WHITCOMB. The first of the name who came to America was John Whitcomb, who, witli his wife, Frances, was in Dorchester, Mass., as early as 1633, and both were members of the church in that place in 1638. In 1640 he was in Scituate, Mass., where he owned a farm of one hun- dred and eight acres. He rem. to Lancaster, Mass., in 1654, where he d. Sept. 24, 1662; his wife d. March 17, 1671. They had a large family of children (probably nine), one of whom, Jonathan- (John^), m. Nov. 25, 1667, Hannah ; d.in 1690; his wife d. in 1697. Inventory of his estate, £85-5-0. Eight children. Jonathan^ (Jonathan-, John^), b. Feb. 26, 1669 ; m. 1, Mary ; m. 2, ; m. 3, in 1710, Deborah Scripture, who d. Dee. 11, 1711. He d. in Nashoba (now Littleton), Mass., April 10, 1715. Eight children. Jonathan^ (Jonathan^, Jonathan^, John^), res. in Littleton, Mass.; m. May 15, 1716, Deliverance Nutting ; d. about the year 1770. Ten children. The third child was Oliver^, and the ninth was Abner^. Oliver^ (Jonathan^ Jonathan^ Jonathan'^ John^), ni. Sarah, dau. of Dea. Abraham Patch ; was a blacksmith ; res. Littleton, Mass. John^ (Oliver^ Jonathan*, Jonathan^ Jonathan-, John^), b. Aug. 17, 1759; m. June 5, 1782, Sarah Carter, of Charlestown, Mass.; d. Nov. 12, 1816. His wife d. Dec. 25, 1825. JOHN AND HENRY WHITCOMB. ^ ^>nt^-0- ^fl>^ ^^i,^...^ In 1809, John^ and Henry'^ "Whitcomb came to H. to establish themselves in business. They were the sons of John® Whitcomb, of Littleton, Mass., who m. Sarah Carter, of Charlestown, Mass., and had eight children — John being the eldest son, and Henry the next younger. The brothers had been early trained in the virtues that GENEALOGY: WHITCOMB. lOOl were then deemed a necessary part of a New England education, viz., honesty, frugality, and independence. John' was b. Feb. 20, 1785, and Henry', March IG, 1787. John first established himself in business in Fitchburg, Mass., in 1806, re- maining there until 1809. He was therefore able to bring with him to H. some experience as a merchant. The two brothers were al- ways remarkable for perfect unity of feeling. In business matters they shared all things in common, never keeping accounts with each other; and so perfect was their trust in each other that during the twenty-two years of their business relations no word of disagree- ment or dissatisfaction was ever known to have been spoken by either. John was m. Jan. 18, 1810, to Charlotte Locke,* of Littleton, Mass. A dan., Charlotte Locke®, was b. Dec. 27, 1810, who was afterwards largely identified with the social and religious life of the town. Mrs. Whitcomb d. Jan. 16, 1811. The two brothers res. some three or four years with Oliver Whit- comb, Sen., who was a cousin to their father. They, howQver, chose a site for a store and a house. In this they showed their usual spirit of unity, and planned for two houses under the same roof. The house was completed in 1813. It was built to suit the tastes of the period, which included little ornament, but it was substantial and commodious. It continues to be in the possession of the family ; the part that was owned by John being owned and occupied by his grandson, Adolphus Darwin Tuttle, Esq., while the children of Henry, though they have other homes and can only visit the home of their childhood at intervals, yet prefer to retain the old home- stead in memory of the past and its sweet associations. Dec. 26, 1813, John m. Lydia, dau. of John and Mary (Dix) Hartwell, of Littleton, Mass. On the same day Henry m. Love, dau. of Rev. Edmund and Phebe (Lawrence) Foster, of the same town. Rev. Mr. Foster was a distinguished Unitarian clergyman. His wife was the dau. of Rev. William and Love (Adams) Law- rence, of Lincoln. In the two were united the blood of the Wash- ingtons and the Adamses of colonial renown, — the Cavalier and the Puritan. * Charlotte Locke was a descendant of Dea. William Locke, of Littleton, Mass., who was h. in Siei)iiev Parish, London, Kng.,Dec.27, 1055. (Cliai loth' , In-. Sainucl', IJov. SamueF (prisidiiit ydia (Davis) Xewliall, who was b. in EngLaud, May 20, 1814; he is a morcliant tailor; res. Boston and Everett, Mass. 2. Willard AIouzo^, b. in H., Dec. 15, 1847; m. in Lowell, Mass., Oct. li), 1879, Emma Florence, dau. of William aud Sarah A. (Smith) Blake, who was b. in Lowell, Sept. 3, 1849; res. Lowell aud H. ; he is a carpenter aud bridge builder. 3. William Alphonso', twin to the above ; m. in Manchester, Dec. 9, 187'), Sarah Ida, dau. of John aud Adelaide F. (Blake) Webber, of Duu- bartou, who was b. there, Dec. 9, 1856; res. Harrisville and H.; a farmer; d. March 18, 1887. She res. in East Harrisville. Child: Charles David^ b. in H., March 30, 1879, 4. James Wright^, b. iu H., Dec. 21, 1849; m. in Greenfield, Jan. 2(i, 1878, Carrie Alfreda, dau. of Marcus A. and Luciuda R. (Estes) Parker (q. v.), who was b. in H., April 25, 1859 ; res. H. ; a farmer. Child: Myrtie Elizabeth^, b. in H., July 20, 1879; d. iu IL, Aug. • 12, 1879. 5. Addie Emogene^, b. in Peterboro', Aug. 19, 1852; res. Boston, Lowell, Fitchburg, and Everett, Mass. 6. Chestina Roxana', b. iu H., March 21, 1855; m. Edwin B. Sherwiu. (q. V.) Siuce he d. she res. iu Fitchbui'g aud Everett, Mass. 3. James A.^, b. in H., at No. 67, Sept. 19, 1824; res. in H. un- til he was 16 years of age, later in California and elsewhere ; has been employed in mining and as a shoemaker ; returned to II., in May, 1887; res. in anew house on Depot street, opposite the house marked "M. Miller." 4. Edward-, b. in II,, at No, 49 ; rem, in early life to Guilford, Vt.; m. ; worked in the slate quarries; d. in Guilford, Vt,, about the year 1877, ROYAL A. WILKINS. 1. Royal A,^ Wilkins was b, in Hillsboro' in 1800; served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith with Henry Hills, at Antrim ; was in business for himself a short time in Peterboro' and Antrim ; rem. to H, in 1828; res. first at place marked "Mrs. S. Alcock," later at 1026 GENEALOGY: WILKINS. place marked "D. Wilds," and was in business here until 1854, when he went to California, where he d. in 1856. He m. Sept. 10, 1826, Vashti, dau. of Lotan Gassett (q. v.), who d. in H., Aug. 20, 1855. Children: — 2. Henry A.^, b. in Peterboro', Dec. 6, 1827; went to California in 1849, where he d. June 17, 1873 ; unm. 3. Frederic A.^, b. in H., Aug. 27, 1830 ; went to California in 1852 ; m. . Children : Henrietta^, Ida^, Grace May^. 4. Mary T.^, b. in H., July 13, 1834 ; m. Dec. 6, 1854, Cornelius A. Washburn, (q. v.) To her we are indebted for record of her father's family. 5. Infant son^, b. in H., May 24, 1838 ; d. same day. 6. Charles E.^, b. in H., May 24, 1839 ; m. in 1860, Isabel Arb- comb, of Boston. He served in the Civil war, was wounded, and discharged; went to California in 1870. CHILDREN. 1. Florence^, b. in Boston in 1861. 2. Graced b. in Boston in 1866. 7. Lizzie S.^, b. in H., Oct. 25, 1846; m. June 7, 1866, Nathan R. Mansfield, of Boston; res. Somerville, Mass. CHILDREN, ALL BORN IN BOSTON. 1. Grace May^, b. Aug. 16, 1867. 3. Emma Annette^, b. Oct. 13, 1872. 2. Blanche Doane^, b. June 26, 1870. 4. Bessie ]Srathalie% b. Sept. 22, 1875. JOHN C. WILKINS. John C.'^ son of Calvin^ and Almira Phebe (Chandler) Wilkins, was b. in Woburn, Mass., Oct. 24, 1841. His father d. when he was 4 years old, after which his mother, with her three children, rem. to Andover, Mass., and in the spring of 1853, his two brothers hav- ing d., with his mother he came to H., where his mother m. John Duncan, (q. v.) In the spring of 1862 he went to Boston, and on the 31st of October enlisted for three years in the 13th Mass. bat- tery ; went to New Orleans, took part in the siege and capture of Port Hudson; was in the Red River campaign, and at the siege and capture of Fort M ; was discharged July 28, 1865; worked in Boston until the spring of 1869, when he purchased a farm in Mil- ford, where he res. five years, when he purchased the George Hay- ward farm in H., where he continues to res. He m. Elvira Felch, of Sandwich. GENEALOGY: WILKINS; WILLEY; WILLIAMS. 1027 CHILDREN. 1. Frank K.', b. Auj?. l."., 18G!). 4. Bortha A.^ b. July 13, 1875 2. Eva M:\ b. Sept. 10, 1871. 5. George C.^ b. Dec. 25, 1877 3. Charles D.^ b. March i), 1873. G. Willie C.'', b. Aug. 23, 1880. 7. Laura A.'', b. Feb. 10, 1882; d. Sept. 10, 1885. 8. Edgar N. ', b. Oct. 10, 1884 ; d. Sept. 24, 1885. JAMES WILKINS. James- (James') Wilkins (see ]). 730), res, in H, with Enocli Ware (q. v.) several years in his youth. WILLEY. Reuben^ Willey, rem. from Haddam, Coim., to Goshen, early in the liistory of tliat town ; m. Sally Hall. Lauren- (Reuben^), ni. Sylvia Booth. He d. March 25, 1886, aged 82 years and 6 months. His wife d. two days later, aged 82 years and 5 months. 1. Owen A.=^ (Lauren-, Eeuben^), b. June 13, 1829 ; m. 1, Emily Baker, of Goshen, who d. Sept. 10, 1859; m. 2, Oct. 2, 1860, Joanna Farmer (q. v.); res. Goshen until the spring of 1854, when he rem. to H.; res. on place that bears his name on the map ; thence rem. to Antrim in 1868, and served nine months in the army ; has since res. in H., Peterboro', and Maiden, Mass. ; present res., Peterboro'. CHILDREN. 1. Helen F.^ b. in II., Dec. 10, 1857; m. Gabriel Carum; res. Stark. 2. Mary A.\ b. in H., Jan. 12, 1862; m. 3. Elleu M.^ b. in Antrim, June 11, 18G4. WILLIAMS. William'-, son of John^ and Margaret Williams, was b. in Groton (probably that part of Groton now within the limits of Shirley), Mass., in Dec. 1723 ; m. Nov. 22, 1744, Mary Perkins, of Groton, Mass. Ten children, all b. in Shirley. They came to H. as early as 1779; res. at No. 24 and No. 32, later at the place marked "H. Fairfield." Mr. and Mrs. Williams were among those who organ- ized the church in 1788. They were both living in 1797, but we 1028 GENEALOGY: WILLIAMS; WILSON. have no record of the time of their deaths. Five of tlieir children came to H. : — 1. Susanna^ b. Aug. 16, 1749 ; m. Abraham Davis, (q. v.) 2. William^ b. May 30, 1754; was one of the eighty volunteers, of Shirley, who were called out by the alarm of April 19, 1775 ; on the 29th of the same month enlisted for eight months. He m. Abigail Harris, of Shirley, in 1777, and res. most of his life on a farm in that town ; d. Jan. 9, 1828; his wife d. March 13, 1836. Eight children, none of whom came to H. He was in H. in 1779, and probably remained several years ; res. a part of the time in a cave, near No. 32. There is a tradition that he was a deserter from the army. (For record of his family, see history of Shirley, Mass.) 3. Thomas^, b. July 10, 1763; was a soldier in the Revolution- ary war (see p. 91). 4. Rebecca^, b. July 26, 1766 ; m. Abraham Davis, (q. v.) 5. Sarah^ b. May 17, 1770 ; m. Salmon Blodgett. (q. v.) ISAAC WILLIAMS. Isaac^ Williams m. Mary, dau. of Hosea Estabrooks (q. v.) ; res. at Hancock Factory village, a few, years ; paid taxes on a farm owned by Timothy Moore, Jr., in 1840, and res. at No. 89, in 1844; rem. to Hillsboro', where he d. April 3, 1847, aged 37 years; was buried in H. One son, Isaac^, d. Sept. 14, 1848, aged 10 months and 16 days. Also, one dau., b. previous to 1844. WILSON. Jonas-^ Wilson I'es. in Stoddard ; d. in the prime of life. His widow m. Collins Whittemore (q. v.), who came to H. to res., bringing her children with her. 1. Jonas- (Jonas^), m. Feb. 8, 1826, Mehitable Whittemore (q. v.); res. R , Wis., where he d. Mrs. Wilson m. 2, Ira A. Van Duzee; res. High Forest, Minn. 2. Jesse'^ (Jonas^), m. Sarah Robinson ; res. Charlestown, Mass., where he d. CHILDREN. 1. Albert^, d. young. 2. George^, m. ; res. in the West. GENEALOGY: WILSON; WINCH. 1029 3. Sally- (Jonas^), m. George Dodge, (q. v.) 4:, Lucy- (Jonas^), in. Benjamin Biirtt. (q. v.) 5. Lydia- (Jonas^), m. William Rice; res. New York city. JESSE WILSON. 1. Ca])t. Jesse-, son of James^ and Lydia (Cobb) Wilson, was b. in Stoddard in 1813. In early life he was a captain in the New Hampshire militia, and later he served one year in the 14th regt., N. H. vols. He rem. from Stoddard to H., in 1854, where he d. April 11, 1865. He m. April 7, 1835, Melinda, dau. of John Cross (q. v.), who m. 2, Alexander Robbe. (q. v.) After the death of Mr. Robbe, she rem. to Nashua, and in 1873 to Pepperell, Mass. Children : — 2. Maria E.^ b. in 1835; m. in 1859, George Fates, of Canaan, who was b. in 1822; res. Pepperell, Mass. 3. Lucy A.3,b. in 1842. 4. George H.^, b. in 1844 ; d. in 1860. WINCH. Leonard^, son of Luther^ Winch, was b. in Marlow or Alstead, July 11, 1810; d. Sept. 6, 1867. His mother d. when he was about 2 weeks old, and he was brought up by Lemuel Eaton (q. v.) ; ra. Sept. 15, 1829, Elizabeth, dau. of John and Elizabeth (Keyes) Bry- ant (q. v.), whose res. in 1883 was with her dau., Henrietta, in Clinton, Mass. CHILDREN. 1. Charles F.^, b. in H., Aug. 14, 1832; was 1st lieutenant in the Peter- boro' company of the Gth N. H. regt. in the Civil war ; m. Phebe C. Marsh, of Greenfield. Children : (1), Charles E.*, b. in Clinton, Mass. (2) Lizzie E.^ b. in Peterboro'. ("3), Frank H.*, b. in Peterboro'. (4), Fred L.*, b. in Peterboro'. (5), Lucille B.+, b. in Peterboro'. 2. Lucinda E.-', b. in H., April 29, 1834; m. Edward T. Todd. (q. v.) 3. Charlotte L.-', b. in H., Feb. 9, 183G; d. Aug. 1, 1838. 4. Sarah M.a, b. in Antrim, Aug. 13, 1838; d. Nov. 1, 1881; m. 1, Nov. 1854, Frank Drew, who d. ; m. 2, Nathaniel Phillips, of Marsh- field, Mass. Children, four by first husband, and one by second : Phiueas F.% William E.\ Isaac S.^ John II .^ DanieP. 1030 genealogy: winch ; WINSHIP. 5. Mary J.^, b. in H., April 22, 1841; m. Henry F. Keyes; res. Clinton, Mass. Child: 31aucl A.S d. 6. Lucy A.3, b. in H., Dec. 21, 1842; m. Marcus E. Amsden; res. Clinton, Mass. 7. Henrietta^, b. in H., Oct. 22. 1845 ; m. Jan. G, 1860, Edward W. Burdett, to whom we are indebted for the Winch family record; res. Clin- ton, Mass. 8. John L.3, b. in H., Nov. 19, 1846; served in the Civil war; m. in 1867, Elba Weeks; res. West Swanzey. WINSHIP. AbeP Winship was b, in England, Aug.- 30, 1756. He was a fancy weaver, having served seven years in order to learn his trade. After coming to this country he settled in Brighton, Mass. He served in the Revolutionary war; came to H. about the year 1818; res, place marked "J. Knight," which he purchased of Timothy Emerson (q, v.) ; d. March 4, 1844; his wife, Elizabeth, who was b. in Billerica, Mass., Oct. 3, 1765, d. Aug. 4, 1845. Child : — 2. Benjamin-, b. Dec. 2, 1788; m, Lucy, dau. of Oliver Davis (q. v.), who was b. Dec. 27, 1795. He learned his trade as a butcher in Brighton, Mass., and was also a drover; came to H. about the time his father did ; res. on the homestead several years, when he rem. to a place on the Forest road; d. July 27, 1850. Mrs. Winship m. 2, Warren Woods (q. v.), and d. March 23, 1861. Children : — 3. George^, b. May 20, 1817; a carpenter; m. 1, Jan. 25, 1841, Louisa Fletcher, of Antrim, who d. Aug. 31, 1845 ; m. 2, May 14, 1846, Abigail Bailey, of Washington, who d. in 1880. CHILDREN. 1. Georgianna^, b. in 1841 ; d. at Bunker Hill, 111., in 1883, unm. 2. Louisa^, m. Stephen Brown, of Hillsboro' Bridge. Child: Frederick^. 3. George B.*, b. in 1847; a publisher and printer; m. Dec. 10, 1874, Jose- phine Winstell; res. Grand Forks, Dak. Four children, three of whom have d. 4. Abbie H.% b. in 1849; m. in 1869, Chapman D. Gladen; res. Castle- wood, Dak. Children: (1), Dora^, b. in 1877. (2), George^ b. in 1881. Two others not living. 5. Frank M.*, b. in 1854; a publisher and printer; m. in 1876, Mattie Symonds ; res. at Grafton, Dak. Child : Nellie^, b. 1877. G. Dora May*, b. 1857. Ida*, d., aged 18 months. Cora Relief^ d., aged 13 years. genealogy: winship. 1031 4. John D.^b. March 30, 1820; d. Aug. 1, 1868 ; a machinist ; m. Oct. 6, 1845. CHILDREN. 1. Lucy Jane', b. Jan. 1, 1855; d. Dec. 12, 1S6G. 2. James B. F.\ b. Feb. 22, 1858. 5. Elizabeth^ b. Sept. 20, 1821; in. Lawrence Brooks, (q. v.) To her we are indebted for record of the Winship family. CHILDREN.* 1. Edwhi II.^ b. Dec. 14, 1838; m. May 1, 1872, Emma L. Swallow; res. Tyngsboro', Mass. Children: (1), Ida F.^ b. in 1870. (2;, Nora E.*, b. in 1883. 2. Lydia Ann*, b. March 5, 1841 ; d. Dec. 17, 1842. 3. Ellis L.*, b. June 2(5, 1847; m. Jennie Emmons, of Mystic, Conn. Children : Ellis E.+, Lena R.\ 4. Fannie H.*, b. Sept. 9, 1850; m. Nov. 23, 1871, Edward O. Fifleld; res. Tyngsboro', Mass. 5. Nellie' E.\ b. June 24, 1857; m. May 31, 1883, Charles S. Nelson, of Canaan, Me. 6. Abel B.^, b. Aug. 27, 1823; went to California around Cape Horn, in 1848 or 1849 ; returned to Boston a few years afterwards, where he continues to res. ; is a livery-stable keeper; m. Feb. 12, 1859, Lucy J. Stanton, of Boston. 7. Lucy Ann^, b. Nov. 28, 1825; m. May 24, 1849, Cyrus Puf- fer ; res. Boston, Mass, Child : Fred*, m. Ida Goff, of New London, Conn. 8. Oliver L.^, b. Aug. 22, 1830; served as a policeman in Bos- ton over 25 years; was lieutenant of police ; ra. May 6, 1857, Mary Ramsdell ; present res., Townsend Harbor, Mass. Children: Cora*, Clarence*. 9. Mark A.\b. Sept. 3, 1832; m. Oct. 1858, Amelia Morse ; is a clerk in the Boston post-office ; res. Boston. 10. Relief H.3, b. March 25, 1835; m. Dec. 6, 1867, William Blake. 11. Sarah M.^ b. April 28, 1837 ; m. Feb. 6, 1857, Moses Tar- bell, of Manchester ; res. Milford, Mass, Child : Mabel*. 13. Horace D.'^, b. June 24, 1839; a coachman; res, Boston ; m. Fannie Gridley, * This record is given hero, as it is imperfect on ^jage 5C4, 1032 GENEALOGY: WOOD. DAVID WOOD. 1. David^ Wood (IsraeP, IsraeP*), Avas b. in Dracut, Mass., Feb. 1, 1765; m. April 15, 1790, Anna Abbot, of Wilton, and res. in tbat town until 1794, when they came to H. ; settled on the place marked " D. Wood," where he continued to res. the rest of his life. The farm had been partially cleared, and buildings had been erected on it, previous to this time. Tliere lies before me a bond given by Joel Russell, of H., to David Wood, of Wilton, pledging himself to pay "Fifty pounds Lawful money" for the use of this farm, under cer- tain conditions, for one year, dated March 20, 1793. Mr. Wood had very limited advantages of education; was a self-made man ; was much respected by his neighbors and townsmen for his honesty and good judgment, and held offices of trust in the town many years. He d. Dec. 19, 1834 ; his wife d. March 19, 1844.t Chil- dren : — 2. Anna'*, b. May 24, 1795 ; m. Daniel Wood. (q. v.) 3. Sally^ b. Aug. 15, 1797; d. Sept. 24, 1835. 4. Achsah^ b. Jan. 5, 1801 ; m. David Hills, (q. v.) 5. David* [9], b. Feb. 8, 1804. 6. Moses* [15], b. April 29, 1806. 7. Dr. Jacob Abbot*, b. May 14, 1810 ; d. March 21, 1879 ; m. June 17, 1837, Joanna J., dau. of Dr. James Crombie, of Frances- town. He received an academical education and adopted the medi- cal profession as his life-work, studying for the same with the emi- nent surgeon. Dr. Amos Twitchell, of Keene, and Dr. James Crombie, of Francestown, whose dau. he afterwards m. He attended medical lectures at Dartmouth college and Boston, graduating in 1835, and commencing the practice of medicine in his native town in 1836. In 1852 he rem. to Boston, pursuing the general practice of medicine for a short time, and finally adopting as a specialty the treatment of diseases of the spine, more particularly curvatures, in which he was remarkably successful in alleviating suffering, and often effect- ing complete cures. Being often called to make professional visits to New York, he rem. to that city a few years later, as being more convenient for his widely extended practice, taking an office at * Israel Wood came to this country from England about 1730; res. in Maine and Thetford, At., where he d. t Anna" Abbot was b. July 17, 1770. She was the dau. of Jeremiah'' (1743-1825), son of Capt. John^ (1704-1793), son of Dea. John-i (1074-1754), son of John^ (1G4S-1721), son of Georgei the immigrant (1615-1681). e.'tT^ ^. .^i^^-^^^ »., ^.^V.VSUt^, *KK=,^. or THE '^ GENEALOGY: WOOD. 1033 Cooper institute, which he occupied for more than twenty years, antl until his death, — patients coining to him for treatment from all parts of the United States and from foreign countries. He was a man of tender sympathies, great kindness of heart, generous to a fault, and beloved and honored by all who enjoyed his acquaintance. He was an earnest, consistent Christian, and for many years an active and helpful member of the Congregational church in H., and of the Presbyterian church in New York, . with which he united on removing to that city. He was for several years surgeon of the 26th regt., 4th brigade, of the N. H. militia. 8. Betsey EmilyS b. March 8, 1812; d. Aug. 13, 1832. 9. David'* [5] settled on the homestead, where he d. Oct. 18, 1858; m. Dec. 1831, Esther Wheeler, of Hollis, who d. in July, 1865. He was a ])rosperous farmer, and an honest, earnest man of decided convictions. Children : — 10. Myron^ b. in Sept. 1833 ; d. June 8, 1834. 11. Myron Wheeler^ b. Aug. 18, 1835; d. Dec. 24, 1864; res. on the homestead; m. Nov. 8, 1860, Joanna, dau. of James Davis (q. v.), who d. in San Francisco, Cal., Sept. 11, 1868. 13. Horace Taylor^ b. July 24, 1837 ; d. June 10, 1867. He went to Boston at an early age ; was employed several years in the shoe store of T. E. Mosley & Co. When he first went to Boston he found employment in an establishment that, among other attrac- tions, had flowers in the front window. His father visited him, and in conversation with the proprietor of the store, mentioned the flowers, and said he would not allow his son to work where liquor was sold. The man replied, " Then we should not agree, for we do sell liquor." Mr. Wood immediately sought other employment for his son. 13. Sarah Anne^, b. March 3, 1840 ; m. Leonard, son of Reuben Washburn, (q. v.) 14. Henry C.^ b. Aug. 4, 1842; d. Dec. 11, 1864. 15. Moses [6], res. a few»years at place marked " C. Hayward" ; rem. to place marked " D. Wood," near the village, where he res. many years, and manufactured rifles for sharpening scythes. He rem. to Wisconsin, where he d. March 27, 1870. He, too, had "the courage of his convictions"; m. Nov. 24, 1831, Arvilla, dau. of John Washburn, (q. v.) Children : — 16. Hon. Charles Abbot^ b. Oct. 4, 1833 ; rem. with his father's family to Wisconsin in 1857; completed his legal education and was 66 1034 GENEALOGY: WOOD. admitted to the supreme court of Wisconsin as a lawyer in 1859; m. 1, Sept. 27, 1863, Helen A. Lawrence, who d. in 1868 ; m. 2, Oct. 15, 1882, Mary J. Sharp, of Knoxville, Iowa. He was the first volunteer enrolled in Wisconsin, in April, 1861 ; made orderly- sergeant of Co." H, 1st Wis. inf. vols. ; elected captain, Aug. 1, 1861 ; made lieutenant-colonel 11th Wis. inf. vols., Nov. 2, 1861 ; resigned on surgeon's certificate, June 28, 1863; spent a year in Europe for his health ; rem. to Minnesota in 1866, to Salt Lake City in 1873, and to Salmon City, Idaho, in 1875, where he was in- terested in mines for about two years and then resumed the prac- tice of law. He soon became the leading lawyer in Idaho, and was offered the chief justiceship several times, but declined the honor. He organized McPherson post. No. 3, Grand Army of the Repub- lic, of Salmon City, and was commander of the same up to the last election. He was a member of the Loyal Legion and Lemhi lodge. No. 11, Free and Accepted Masons, and a Royal Arch Mason. He was a member of the Episcopal church, and was universally loved and respected, not alone for his legal ability, but for his consistent Christian life, his culture and refinement, his many acts of unosten- tatious charity and liberality,* and the kindness of his noble heart which was manifested towards all. He was president of the council of the Idaho legislature one term, and discharged the duties of the chair with such grace, firmness, and executive force as at once to be recognized as the best presiding oflicer known in the territory. At the time of his death he had been appointed a delegate to the con- stitutional convention of the new state of Idaho, and without doubt would have been selected as president of that body. The immediate cause of his death was over-exertion and injuries sustained at the burning of his residence, Jan. 16, 1889. He had partially recovered, and was able to attend court at Challis, and also to conduct the G. A. R. services on Memorial Day, and participate in the concert in the evening. But he soon grew worse, a carbuncle began to develop on his neck, and despite the careful attention of his physicians and friends, he breathed his last at 6: 25 p. m., on Fri- day, June 14, 1889. The Salmon City Recorder^ to which Ave are indebted for most of the above, closes its notice of him with these words: "Idaho mourns the death of her foremost citizen. To-day she stands by the open grarve of the man she has leaned upon in * He contributed liberally towarfls tlie " centennial repairs " of the church of his fathers in H. GENEALOGY: WOOD. 1035 this the important hour of her history. The man of brave heart and clear eye and sagacious spirit, wlio, she had hoped, was to shape the solid enactments of her constitution, and uniting all her sons in one common brotherhood, have led them to the freedom and honor of a sovereign state." Child : George Lawrence", 17. Cornelia Elvira^ b. March 13, 1836; m. in 1868, N. Whit- man ; res. Evanston, 111. Children : Clara"; a son" d. in infancy.* MOSES WOOD. Capt. Moses Wood, b. in Andover, Mass., May 16, 1779, came to H., with David Wood (q. v.),but lived in Andover, Mass., some fifty years; was a captain in the war of 1812-14; d. at a good old age in Kew Jersey ; m. 1, Oct. 16, 1807, Betsey Abbott, of Wilton, who d. July 20, 1835; m. 2, April 3, 1836, Mrs. Pamelia Powers. Six children, five by first wife, and one by second wife. SALMON WOOD. Jeremiah^ Wood res. in Stow, Mass., and Littleton, Mass., where he d. July 15, 1730, at about the age of 52 years. He m. Marcli 29, 1709, Dorathy, dau. of Henry and Sarahf (Champion) Bennet, who was b. May 19, 1688. Ten children, of whom the sixth was John"^, b. in Littleton, Mass., Feb. 3, 1719; m. Oct. 19, 1743, Lydia, dau. of Ebenezer and Sarah Davis, of Harvard, Mass., who was b. Sept. 7, 1724. Their seventh child and youngest son was 1. Salmon^ (John^, Jeremiah^), b. Aug. 1-5, 1758. His father d. April 8, 1758, and his mother afterwards m. Dea. David Goodridge, of Fitchburg, Mass., with whom he lived until he became of age. He m. in 1780, Sibyl, dau. of Samuel Whittemore, who was b. in New Ipswich, Sept. 21, 1762. They res. in Rindge until they came * We are inilebted to Miss A. Ann Hills for valuable aid in making up the recoi'd of the David Wood family. t Sarah Champion, b. in 1649, was the dau. of Henry Chami ion, who was b. in England in 1611, and one of the early settlers of Saybrook, Conn. 1036 GENEALOGY: WOOD. to H. in 1784. He purchased several hundred acres of land that have continued to be occupied by his descendants. The first season they lived on a flat rock, a short distance from where the house now stands, marked " S. Wood." In 1784 he built the ell part of the house, and in 1801 completed the house substantially as it now stands, one of the best in town.* Mr. and Mrs. Wood were among the number of those who organized the Congregational church in 1788. He was out three times in the Revolutionary war. As a citizen, he was upright and honorable, served the town as one of the board of selectmen, and his name frequently occurs on the town records as a member of important committees, etc. In addi- tion to his work on the farm, he kept a tavern, and run a saw-mill and a blacksmith's shop. He accomplished much during his life, being assisted by his wife, who was greatly respected for her ability and personal worth. He d. Feb. 25, 1823 ; his wife, who survived him, d. March 19, 1845. Children:— 2, David*, b. in Rindge, Jan. 9, 1782 ; d. Jan. 23, 1784. 3. SybiP, b. in Rindge, Dec. 19, 1783 ; d. Oct. 1, 1847 ; m. March 11, 1804, Benjamin Estabrooks. (q. v.) CHILDREN. 1. David W.5, b. June 30, 1805; m. 1, Oct. 10, 1839, Mary Clogstoue, of Stratford, Vt., who d. Feb. 18, 1843; m. 2, June, 1844, Lucy Bene- dict, of Thetford, Vt. ; m. 3, in 1864, Mary Walters, of Fairfield, 111. Eight children. 2. Levi DanieP, b. June 15, 1807 ; d. March 15, 1823. 3. Elvira Calistas, b. July 17, 1810 ; m. March 13, 1828, Jacob Baldwin ; res. Yorktown, 111.; she d. in Manchester, Vt., Aug. 31, 1841. Four children. 4. Salmon W.^, b. Oct. 1, 1812 ; went to Georgia. 5. Joel Auson^, b. March G, 1819 ; was lost at sea in 1840. 6. Sarah Maria^, b. March 31, 1821 ; m. Sept. 4, 1842, Noah J. Hogeboom ; res. Tampico, 111. Four children. 7. Stephen Monroes, b. March 31, 1821 ; m. April 28, 1845, Roselta Howe, who d. in 1863; m. 2, Frances Rice; res. Plumb Creek, Neb. One child. 4. Salmons b. April 1, 1786 ; m. Feb. 1810, Achsah, dau. of Thaddeus Mason, of Dublin, who was b. Feb. 19, 1790 ; res. Dublin, where he d. Dec. 30, 1842. * It is known as Skatutahkee farm, and is well flUed with summer boarders when opened for their accommodation. genealogy: wood. 1037 children. 1. Emilys, b. April 15, 1810; d. June 18, 1859. 2. Augustine^ b. Feb. 7, 1812; ni. Elizabeth, dau. of Abijah Richardson; res. Dublin. Children : (1), Dr. Curtis A.'', b. April 7, 1846 ; ni. Ida S. Benson; was graduated at Dartmouth Medical college; res. Greenville. (2), Samuel R.S b. June 10, 1850; d. May 14, 1875. 3. George<\ b. Nov. 28, 1815 ; m. Feb. 23, 1843, Sarah Stott, who was b. in England; res. a few years in Philadelphia; returned to Dublin (now Harrisville), his present res., in 1840. Children: (1), George W.'S b. July 31, 1844; m. Nov. 21, 1869, Elnora Tenuey; res. Marl- boro'; two children. (2), Curtis S.'-, b. May 24, 1846; m. Oct. 10, 1872, Kate A. Desler; res. Canton, O. (3), Theodore A.", b. June 10, 1849 ; m. Jan. 1879, Martha Varner ; res. Harrisville. (4), Clara E.«, b. Feb. 25, 1856. (5), Harriet E.«, b. Feb. 27, 1858; m. Feb. 15, 1879, Charles L. Yardley; res. Harrisville. 4. Curtis^, d. Dec. 30, 1845, aged 27 years. 5. DanieP [12], b. April 19, 1788. 6. Sally^ b. April 18, 1790 ; ra. Earl Stone, (q. v.) 7. Betsey^ b. April 30, 1793 ; m. James Boutelle (q. v.) ; she d. Aug. 6, 1852. 8. Nathan^ b. July 24, 1795; d. Aug. 12, 1800. 9. Lucy^ b. May 8, 1797; m. Benjamin Stone, (q. v.) 10. Dea. Stephen* [18], b. Jan. 11, 1800. 11. Nathan*, b. Dec. 5, 1802; m. 1, Abigail C. Fuller; m. 2, Hannah J. Silsby, who was b. Jan. 14, 1812, and d. Nov. 15, 1879. He d. in Illinois, Oct. 1, 1879; res. several years in H., at the place marked " F. Gilchrest." CHILDREN BY FIRST WIFE. 1. Frances^, b. in H., Dec. 26, 1827; d. May, 1870; m. A. C. Quinn. Six children. 2. Eveline L.^, b. Oct. 21, 1831 ; d. June 17, 1833. 3. Eveline A.^, b. in H., Oct. 18, 1835; d. in Newton, Mass., March 22, 1861; m. . 12. Daniel* [5], settled on a part of the homestead, where he built the house marked " Wood" ; m, Jan. 1817, Anna, dau. of David Wood (q. v.), who d. Jan. 19, 1829. He remained on the homestead until about the year 1848, when he rem. to Dublin, and continued to res. with his son David (q. v.) until his death. He d. at Boston Highlands, Feb. 11, 1886; was buried in H. He had been blind for over thirty years, but otherwise retained his faculties to a remarkable degree ; and having a tenacious memory, his letters have been of great service in the aid of the preparation of tliis history. I had the pleasure of an interview with him in the fall of 1884, and 1038 GENEALOGY: WOOD. discovered that he not only remembered the past, but had also kept himself acquainted with what was transpiring in H. at that time. " He was a living example of patience, purity, and piety, and en- deared himself to all who knew him. His death was as peaceful and beautiful as his life." Children: — 14. Col. David A.S b. June 11, 1819; ra. April 4, 1843, Sarah L., dau. of Simeon Stanley (see "Lakin"), who d. March 14, 1879, and was buried in H. ; m. 2, Jan. 1880, Mrs. Susannah P. (Powell) Corning, widow of Nathaniel Corning, formerly of the United States hotel. East Jaffrey; she was b. in Jefferson, Me., Sept. 10, 1828. He lived five years on the homestead in H., after his mar- riage; worked for George Handy, in Dublin, some eight years; rem. to East Jaffrey, where he remained about fifteen years ; rem. to Turner's Falls, Mass., where he engaged in the lumber business with N. Holmes and A. E. Perry; built a new mill at a cost of about ten thousand dollars; rem. to Springfield, N. Y., and to Som- erville, Mass., and "in March, 1880, to Boston Highlands, his present res. He was commissioned colonel of the 26th regt., N. H. militia, July 3, 1847, and his resignation was accepted June 9, 1848. CHILDREN. 1 and 2. Twin boys«, b. and d. March 4, 1844. 3. A dau.«, b. and d. May 4, 1845. 4. Edwin M.«, b. Feb. 22, 1846 ; m. Sept. 20, 1868, Sylvia R. Sawtell, who was b. June 28, 1848; res. Boston Highlands, Mass. Children: (1), Laurice A. F.', b. Xov. 16, 1872. (2), Herbert A.", b. June 30, 1874. 5. 31ary Anna^, b. l^OY. 1, 1848 ; d. Feb. 3, 1850. 6. George Henry«, b. Jan. 13, 1857 ; d. Feb. 14, 1857. 15. Horace A.^, b. June 1, 1821 ; d. Aug. 23, 1835. 16. Salmon F.^, b. March 27, 1824 ; d. March 30, 1824. IT. George C.% b. March 29, 1826; d. Jan. 22, 1877. 18. Dea. Stephen* [10], settled on the homestead; was an ac- tive member of the Congregational church; was elected deacon, May 18, 1826, and held the oflice forty-eight years; m. Nov. 4, 1823, Maria, dau. of Samuel* and Lydia (Stearnst) Foster, of Stoddard, * Samuel Foster was a son of Samuel and Susannah (Wood) Foster, Susannah be- ing a dau. of Bennet Wood, who was a brother of John Wood. (q. v.) t Lydia Stearns was the dau. of William Stearns and granddau. of Hon. Isaac Stearns, a soldier in the French war and representative and senator in the Massa- chusetts legislatui'e, and who was a descendant of Isaac Stearns, the immigrant, who was b. in Wayland parish, Suffolk county, Eng., and came to :Massachusetts in the ship Arabella, with Governor Wintlirop, etc., in 1630, and settled in Watertown, Mass. The direct line is Isaacs John-, Capt. John^, John^, Hon. Isaac', William^, Lydia'. a ■■-. <; genealogy: wood. 10;V.) who survives him, and continues to res. on tlic lioinosfi-ad. Chil- dren : — 19. Franklin S.^ b. Jan. 8, 1825; m. May 24, 1841), Margaret Jane Coe,who was b. in Benton, Yates county, N. Y., May 24, 1828, He went to Yates, N. Y., early in the s])ring of 1848, as a pupil of W. B. Bunnell, (q. v.) Immediately after marriage he settled on the homestead, in H. ; rem. in Dec. 1852 to western New York, where he res. at Gaines and Albion about eighteen years, twelve of which were spent in the service of the American Tract society, as a colporteur; rem. in 1871 to Keene, which continues to be his home. In Nov. 1876, began to work for the New Hampsliire Bible society, as distributer of Bibles, which continues to be his employment. He has manifested a lively interest in this history, and has con- tributed much information in regard to the Salmon Wood family, CHILDREN, 1. Lelia J.'', b. in H., May 14, 1850; is an artist, and has kindly assisted in illusti'ating this work* ; res. Keene. 2. Eugene F.«, b. in H., Oct. 17, 1851 ; res. Warren, Mass. 3. Carrie M.'', b. in Gaines, Orleans county, N. Y., Dec. I, 1853; d. in Keene, Nov. 18, 1876. 4. Fred C^, b. in Albion, Orleans county, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1857; m. May 18, 1882, Carrie Blake; res, Springfield, Mass. 30. Sabrina^, b, Feb. 9, 1830 ; m, Dea. Alfred N. Hardy, (q. v,) 31. Oren S.^ b, Oct. 1837; d. March 30, 1839. 23. Alden S.% b. Jan. 30, 1840; was a soldier in the Civil war; res. on the homestead, which he has greatly improved. * On the opposite page may be found an original design of sketclies from nature by Miss Wood, whose work has found many appreciative purchasers in Boston and other cities. No. 1— A snow scene, representing front view of homestead buildings, the birth- place of three and home of four generations of the Salmon Wood family, showing Mount Skatutahkee in the background. No. 2 — View of Prospect boulders (seen in the rear of buildings in No. 1), from the top of which extensive views are seen of sk;itul;iliUic inouniain and v:ilK-y, Monadnock in the distance, Mount Juggernaut ami ( rolchct inountaiii as sti-n in No. 6. The boulders are 20 ft. high. The lower on(^ is II ft. high, a:, it. long, an. Mace, in. Lizzie Ciia2>nian; came from Pe])i)ercll, Mass., to H., where they res. several years. He was a harness- maker; rem. to Boston, Mass. Three children, one b. in 11. MERRIAM. Nathan Merriam's name appears among the petitioners for the incorporation of the town. (See p. 7.) He was a resident of the town a short time, and sold out to his brother-in-law, Sampson Tuttle, and returned to New Ipswich, where he was a leading citizen. He was one of the founders of New Ipswich academy. He ra. an elder sister of Sampson Tuttle, but it is not probable that she came to II, to res. WILLIAM A. PARSONS. William A. Parsons owned and res. a few years at the Ninian Clark place. Present res., Peterboro'. PUTNAM. Hon. E. D. Putnam retired from active business June 5, 1888. (See p. 827.) GEO. F. RUSSELL. Geo. F.", son of John R.- and Sarah D. (Low) Russell, and grandson of John^ and Martha (Reynolds) Russell, was b. in Greenfield, June 24, 1847 ; m. Annie E., dau. of Jonathan S. and Elizabeth (Richard- son) Buttrick, who was b. in Sterling, Mass. ; came to H. from Clin- ton, Mass., in Oct. 1876; res. on the Mark N. Spalding place ; rem. to Peterboro', Aug. 5, 1880; present res., Greenfield; is a carpenter and miller. CHILDRKN. 1. Bertha A.^, b. in Clinton, Mass., Dec. 12, 1874. 2. Mabel E.^ b. in H., Sept. IG, 1877. 3. John C.*, b. in H., July 5, 1871). 4r. Heleu^, b. in Peterboro', June 3, 1882. 5. ClareuceS b. in Peterboro', Sept. 3, 1883. 1054 genealogy: addenda. SLOAN. David Sloan was a Revolutionary soldier (see p. 236) ; res. several years at No. 51. BENJAMIN F. S3IITH. Benjamin Franklin Smith res. a few years on the j^lace marked "F. Gilchrist," which he bought of Mr. Gilchrist. He m. Mrs. Helen Booth, who d. at Franconia, March, 1886. Mrs. Smith had several children by previous marriages, one of whom, Ida", m. Edward A., son of Senator*A. F. Pike ; res, Hebron. JOSHUA STANLEY. Joshua Stanley was b. in Wilmington, Mass., Feb. 22, 1766; m. July 31, 1783, Margai-et Johnson. The names of six of their chil- dren appear in this history : Joshua, Simeon, Betsey, Sarah, Mar- garet, Charlotte. WILLARD BROWN STEVENS. Willard Brown-, son of John^ and Lydia (Brown) Stevens, b. in Alstead in 1807; d. in Somerville, Mass., Sept. 20, 1859; m. June 2, 1831, Mary Wilson, of H. CHILDREN. 1. Frances Louisa^, b. in H., June 30, 1832; d. iu H., Oct. 26, 1839. 2. Mary Frances^, b. in H., Oct. 8, 1839; ra. Milton Bruce, of Townsend, Mass. Children : Harry*, d. ; Walter*. TUTTLE. Benjamin® Tuttle, a younger brother of Sampson®, spent a part of his youth with his brother in H.; settled in Hillsboro'. (See p. 934.) REBECCA WESTON. Rebecca Weston, a dressmaker, res. at place marked " J. Davis,' in the village ; d. Dec. 25, 1841, aged 56 years. WHITCOMB. Adolphus Carter^ Whitcomb m. Louise Palmyra Vion. CHILDRKN. 1. Adolph'', b. Feb. 1880. 2. •Charlotte^, b. Dec. 1882. (See p. 1004.) APPENDIX. Appendix NOTE I. THE GREAT STORM OF MARCH, 1888. As this" was the severest storm on record in Hancock, a brief notice of it may not be out of place. The storm began in the morning of Marcli 12th, but was not severe as late as 12 o'clock, but at 2 p. m., it was violent. On that day the supervisors of the town, Henry W. Ware, James S. Hay- ward, and Joseph A. Tarbell, had a meeting at the town hall. John B. Knight went to the village in the morning to make some preparations to- wards providing a dinner at the town-meeting that was to be held the next day. He had a pair of horses, and there were some ladies with him. About the middle of the afternoon he started for home, but his horses got into the snow, and it was hard work to get them out" again; after a severe struggle, he managed to get home in safety. About 5 p. M., Mr. Hayward, with his brother, Charles P., went to Eaton's hotel, where their team was put up, and there met a man who had come in on the train that afternoon, who advised them not to start ; but as they felt anxious to get home, they decided to make the at- tempt. They were an hour in getting to the top of the sand hill. Benjamin V. Lindsey came out to help them, but after buffeting the storm he said : " I can't stay here ; if you can get into a shelter you had better."' At that time it was almost impossible to see any thing, the storm was so severe but they pushed on, although there were snow banks twenty feet deep. At dark they had reached John Newell's, but found it impossible to get into his shed or house, so they pushed on until they were almost exhausted and ready to give up, when they saw a dim light; they did not at first know where they were, but it proved to be at Porter B. Weston's. They made an outcry which Mr. Weston heard, and he and Chas. H. Lee helped them into the barn, taking with them an immense quantity of snow. It was at this time 9 o'clock ; their garments were frozen stiff, and it was with much effort that the ice was removed from their faces, as in doing so, it drew blood. They were kindly cared for during the night, and in the morning found it 1058 APPENDIX. Avas still suowing, and the house was so completely covered up that they could not see out of the windows. About 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning they started again, on foot, making the most of their way on the stone walls and through branches of trees, some of them fifteen feet from the ground, as a subsequent examination proved. At the Daniel Wood place they passed over the roof of the shed, it being under the snow. In Alden S. Wood they found another good Sa- maritan, who gave them first some cream in the yard and then took them into the house and gave them hot coflee, etc. They put on extra overalls and mittens and started again, reaching home about 4 o'clock, p. M., meeting '' the boys " with a yoke of oxen a little way from home, who had started out to break the roads. In a part of their journey they made their way by pull- ing down a rail from the fence and walking on it. etc. They were com- pletely exhausted, and could hardly get up or down stairs for several days. Their horse remained at Mr. Weston's until Saturday. Henry Ware and Joseph A. Tarbell started to go home at about the same time the Haywards did. Tliey were able to get their team as far as Doctor Ware's and left it there. When they reached Mr. Ware's home he invited Mr. Tarbell to stop with him, but he borrowed a lantern and pushed on alone. After going by Ebeuezer Ware's his lantern went out, and he almost gave up, but seeing a light at Ebenezer Ware's, he made for it and reached there at about 11 r. m. David Shea and John M. Burton, who were stopping at Mr. Tarbell's, fearing for his safety, started out to meet him, but were obliged to go back in despair, although they came very near him. He got home about noon the following day, on snow-shoes. At the town-meeting tlie next day, only one man, Dea. Asa D. Wood, put in an appearance, and as the house was not opened, no business was trans- acted.* No mails came to town for five days. NOTE II. TAX-PAYERS FOR THE YEAR 1786. Samuel Ames. Phineas Ames. Elezer Ames. Jacob Ames. Capt. John Cummings. Peter Cummings. John Brooks. William Brooks. John Bowers. Benjamin Ball. Josiah Blodgett. Joseph Dodge. Robert Duncan. James Duncan. Edmond Davis. Moses Dennis. Elijah Davis. Asa Davis. Abraham Davis. Nathaniel Davidson. James Due. John Densmoie. Isaac Davis. John Foster. Samuel Gates. Hugh Graham. Arthur Graham. David Hubbard. Seth Hadley. Abijah Hadley. .Jacob Hadley. Salmon Hubbard. Asa Holden. James Hosley. Nathaniel Hezelton. James Hills. * This is the only case of failure to hold an annual town-meeting at the time ap- pointed by law, since the organization of the town. APPENDIX. 1059 Thomas Jones. Enos Knight. David Knight. Benjamin Knight. William Lakin. William Lakin, Jr. Lemuel Lakin. Robert Lakin. Jonas Lakin. Oliver Lawrence. Simeon Lakin. Nicliolas Lawrence. Closes Morrison, .lohii Morrison. Tliomas Miller. John Miller. John Moor. Timothy Moors. Asa Merrill. Abraliam Moors. Thomas May. Samuel McMastcr. John Moor, Jr. Hugh Orr. Abner Preston. Joseph Pratt. Joel Kussell. llobert Parker. Levi Priest. Adam Paterson. James Smith. Bezaleel Spaulding. Joseph .Symonds. Josiah Sawyer. Jonathan Sawyer. David Sloan. Moses Stiles, Jr. Samuel Tenney. Amos Tenney. Samuel Tyrrell. Roger Weston. William Williams. Robert Wyley. Peter Warren. Abner Wliitcomb. Abner Wliitcomb, Jr. John Wliitcomb. Salmon Wood. Zebedee Whitteniore Klijali Wasliburii. Non-resident tax-payers for same year, with number of acres for wliicli each man was taxed : — Elijah Hills Asa Andras 100 Bout well 100 William Hains 100 Jolin Humphrey 1-25 Amos Barrett 250 William Clark, Esq.... 700 James Corkran's heirs , 500 Robert Moor's heirs. . . 100 James Moor 400 Francis Blood, Esq lOO Drury 100 George Moor,Jr 100 rietcher & Whiting... 100 Eleazer Cumings 200 Asa Priest 100 Levy Spaulding, Esq. . 100 Isaac Mitchell Mark Wcntworth Hancock & Lines .Jonathan Davis John Dod Hancock Stephen Pierce Charles Barrett John Bonner Wood Benjamin Mitchell Stephen Lawrence Nathan Jones Jos. Hayward & Stone, Thomas Bond Peter Perruni William Nuttin Brooks :i:i Holt IS Oliver Lawrence* 300 Elijah Ames 32 Esquire Phileps 2.50 Xatlian Merriam 300 Sampson Tuttle 100 Obadiah Sawtell 100 Elisha Davis 100 Walter Pollard 50 William Abbot Ebenezer Gowing Abel Holden Alexander Jameson. Jason Dunster Stephen Lawrence... NOTE III. LIST OF LEGAL VOTERS, FEB. 22, 1889. Alcock, Lewis W. Austin, Erastus Alcutt, Cyrus W. Abbott, Frank Barber, Alfred Barney, Frank Harney, Jefferson IJoutelle, Owen L. Brooks, Xenophon W. Brooks, Zophar W. Brooks, Alvarey G. Brooks, Levi H. Brown, Charles F. Bugbee, Clinton P. Baldwin, Eli M. Bradstreet, David N. Buswell, James O. Bartlett, Fred L. Coolidge, John W. Coolidge, Henry A. Coolidge, John W^, Jr. Colby, Rodney H. Colby, Bcniah Colby, Alson D. Colby, Frank G. Copeland, Alvah Cashion, Micliael His name also appears as a i-esident taxpayer (q. v.) for 178G. 1060 APPENDIX. Cashion, Robert P. Conistock, Walter Cuddihee, James Cuddihee, William Crockett, George N. Cavender, Epps B. Cavender, Charles Cox, William Cheney, Charles E. Clark, Fred N. Colby, George E. Clement, Frank J. Cahoon, Solomon Carkin, David Curtis, Joseph P. Danforth, Edward R. Danforth, Arthur C. Davis, Joseph Davis, Zenas Davis, Milan E. Davis, Wilfred M. Dodge, George 11. Duncan, John Duncan, Christy H. Dutton, Luther C. Dutton, Charles II. Davis, Edward J. Due, James W. Eaton, Orland Eaton, John F. Estabrooks, Cyrus R. Elliott, Martin V. B. Fairfield, Charles F. Felch, Edgar B. Fogg, Simon S. Fogg, Orlando Foster, Adolphus G. Fuller, Hiram Farmer, Charles W. Goodhue, Jonas W. Goodhue, George W. Goodhue, Warner C. Goodhue, Benjamin Goodhue, Samuel Gordon, Asa Gordon, Andrew F. Gulick, Hervey Gilchrest, Bruce G. Gould, Amos Gould, Oren Hadley, Thomas Hall, William P. Harrington, Michael E. Harrington, Michael Harrington, Edward Harrington, Thomas Hayward, James S. Hayward, Charles P. Hayward, George I. Hayward, George Hayward, Wilbur W. Hayward, Charles E. L. Hills, John P. HiU, JohnR. Hill, Almon Hill, Edward A. Hunt, Fred Hunt, Melvin O. Hunt, Lewis Hunt, Willie Harris, Elbridge Hollywood, Michael Hepboru, John Hayward, Arthur M. Jaquith, Albert Jaquith, Walter A. Johnson, Myron E. Johnson, George E. Kimball, Alfred IL Knight, John B. Knight, Burton A. Knowlton, Abner Knowlton, Ruel B. Lakiu, Joshua S. Lakin, Lemuel D. Lakin, Giles C. Lindsey, John Lindsey, Benjamin V. Lee, Charles H. Lee, Herbert B. Lakin, Albert G. Mulhall, Edward Mulhall, Edward, Jr. Mulhall, William L. Matthews, Charles G. Matthews, Otis P. Matthews, James D. Matthews, Milan E. Matthews, Charles T. Matthews, David Manning, Henry A. Marshall, Hiram B. Martin, John J. Manning, Thomas Xelson, Oren Xewell, John Nash, Daniel O. Otis, Charles L. Pearsons, Ebenezer B. Parker, Mark A. Parkhurst, Christopher Quinn, William Rice, Robert Rice, Moses W. Robinson, William Robinson, Henry F. Robinson, Frank G. Rockwell, Albert L. Rockwell, Dearborn S. Runnels, Harlan V. Sheldon, George Sheldon, Charles M. Sheldon, Alviu F. Sheldon, WUfred A. Shea, Thomas Shea, Thomas F. Shea, John Shea, Robert Shea, David Symonds, Lewis Symonds, William F. Stone, Andrew B. Stone, Samuel Stearns, Warren Stearns, Albert G. Stearns, Will O. Tuttle, Adolphus D. Tultle, Charles W. Tuttle, Remington Tuttle, Rufus Tuttle, Otis Tuttle, Hartwell Tenney, Lyman A. Tenney, Cliflford H. Tubbs, Thomas Turner, Charles Towne, Gardner Titus, William Tarbell, Joseph A. Upton, George W. Ware, Albert E. Ware, Addison C. Ware, Henry W. Ware, Clarence II. Wai-e, Elmer S. Ware, Eugene M. Ware, Willis C. Washburn, Willis A. Weston, Jeremy Weston, William Weston, James T. Weston, Porter B. Welch, Lawrence Welch, Thomas Welch, John \Velch, John, Jr. Welch, William Welch, Robert Whitaker, Cjtus A. Whitaker, Mason T. Whitaker, J:dwin C. Wilds, David Wilds, James W. Wilds, James A. APPENDIX. 1061 Wood, Allien S. Wilkins, John C. Wason, Eugene Wood, John II. Woodward, James Woodman, Israel D. Wood, Asa I). AVheelcr, William A. Whitney, Fred Wood, Frank A. Given under our hands, at said llaneoek, this iid day of Keliruary, 18S9. James .S. 1Iaywaui>, Andkew B. Stone, Clarence H. Ware, Supervisors of the (;heok List. NOTE IV. POPULATION OF HANCOCK AT DIFFERENT PERIODS. 1790 634 ISOO 11-20 1810 1184 18-20 1178 1830 131G 1840 134") 1850 101-2 18(;o 844 1870 692 1880 689 The greatest number of inhabitants was probably in 1S42, wlien Benning- ton was incorporated. Like most of the farming towns in New England, Hancock has lost in population since 1840, while Bennington has gained about as many inhabitants as Hancock has lost. NOTE V. CHURCH CENTENNIAL. In December, 1S8G, it was voted that '"• the churcli observe the centennial of its organization in August, 1888, by a memorial service." At the annual meeting of May, 1887, it was voted that the pastor should commence to collect facts for the occasion, and at tlie next annual meeting, in May, 1888, Dea. Orlaud Eaton, Mrs. Alfred Barber, and Dea. Asa D. Wood were chosen a committee of the church to make the uecessarj^ ar- rangements for the occasion. In the mean time the society and other citi- zens of the town took measures to thoroughly repair the audience-room of the church. The committee having the matter in charge arranged a programme, whicli was neatly printed by Bro. James T. AVeston, as was also the following card of invitation : " Hancock, X. II., August, 188S. "Dear Brother: " The one-hundredth anniversary of the Hancock Congregational church occurs on the 28tli of this month. The church has decided to commemorate the event by centennial exercises on that date, as per enclosed progi-ainme,and fraternally invite *Thi9 is the corrected copy. — W.W. H. 1062 APPENDIX. your presence and co-operation in making the season as profitable and pleasant as possible. " If circumstances forbid your visiting us, will you please send us words of help and cheer by letter? " In behalf of the church. Orland Eaton, Mrs. Alfred Barber, Asa D. Wood, " Committee." The account of the meeting that we give in this place is mainly copied from the pastor's report, as recorded on page 115 of the church records. HANCOCK CHURCH CENTENNIAL, Aug. 28, 1888. PB 0 GEA M ME. Opened at 9 a. m. 1. Words of Welcome. By Dea. Henry Knight, of Peterboro', president of the day. 2. Singing. .3. Devotional Exercises. Reading of the S4th Ps.alm, by Rev. II. Gulick. Prayer by Rev. Quincy Blakely, of Marlboro'. 4. Singing. 5. "Advance Made and Needed by this People." Address by Rev. T. C. Pratt, of Auburn. Mr. Pratt commended the improvement in the interior of the church, in- cluding the new organ and new hymn books, and also the shortening and simplifying of the confession of faith of the church. He thought that the choir ought to be brought to the front, and that a parsonage ought to be built, after which he recommended that the position of the horse sheds be improved and the sheds be put into proper repair. He urged an advance in Christian charity and Christian activity with the beginning of the new cen- tury of the life of the church.* G. Singing. 7. Historical Discourse by the Pastor. Isaiah 46:9 — "Remember the former things." No report of this excellent sermon is given, but its facts are mostly re- corded elsewhere in this work. 8. Singing. 9. "The Town in its Relation to the Church." Address by Rev. W. W. Hayward, of South Framingham, Mass. * We regret that a copy of his address is not in our hands. APPENDIX. 1063 Mr. Haj-ward, after oft'eriug his congratulations to those present, alhid- ed to the early hour of the meeting, not common in our time, but one hun- dred years ago seventeen consecrated men and women met at 8 o'clock in tlie morning, in a private house, to organize this churcli. The relation of the town to the church is the proper way to state the sub- ject, for in the early settlement of New England the cluuch was first, and the town second. The church and state have, as far as organization is con- cerned, been separated. Abuses in the Old World, and dangers that might arise in the New, have brought about this state of allairs. Plymouth, Sa- lem. Boston. Concord, Hartford, and many other towns that might be men- tioned, were established as churches. Intimately interwoven are and have been the interests of the two organizations. Changes liave taken place. To some minds the church has seemed to have lost something of its prestige, yet in almost all the great questions that concern the bod}^ politic, as in the past, so in the present, the church comes to the front. Hancock was not one of those towns that were established as churches. No wise pastor like Eobinson, or leader like Bulkley or Hooker, led our fathers into this wil- derness. As individuals they came — English Puritans or Congregational- ists and Scotch Presbyterians — they were not unmindful of their ob- ligations, their responsibilities. They recognized the fact that no previous training would suftice. Without the salutary and restraining influence of religious teachings, any people will sooner or later relapse into barbarism. This axiom the fathers accepted. They organized this church, not made up of perfect men and women, but of such as God sent here, and its influ- ence has ever been helpful. In educational matters its influence can not be overestimated. Eev. Mr. Paige was a man of culture, and the entire com- nmnity felt the influence of his life. The Emerson family were brought here by the fame of the superior educational advantages of the town. Nor have his successors been unworthy. In the cause of temperance Rev. Mr. Burgess was a pioneer. Thus, in a variety of ways, have the church life and the life of the town been intermin- gled, but the most potent forces of the church can not be measured. Its beneficent influence has been constant. Like the sunshine and the pure air we breathe, we do not realize its value, because we have never been de- prived of it. The manly fiber of those who have gone out from this town can be traced directly to this source. And this influence has been steady, uninterrupted for a hundred years. The influence of the church building must also be taken into considera- tion. No greater calamity could befall the town than its loss. Its present condition speaks eloquently concerning the pr(;sent condition of the town life. The catholic spirit that this church has ever manifested, never more pronounced than to-day, shows that one hundred years ago the founders " builded better than they knew." 10. Singing. 11. Prayer and Benediction. Rev. George Dustin, of Hartford, Conn. 1064 APPENDIX. Collation at 12, m. 12. Singing, at 1.30, p. m. 13. Prayer. Rev. Moses T. Runnells, of East Jaffrey. 14. " Hancock Factory Church." (Bennington.) Address by Rev. J. II. Ileald, of Bennington. Mr. Heald alluded in well-chosen words to the organization of the Han- cock Factory church, and questioned whether a Congregational church would have existed in Bennington had there not been a strong one at the Center when it was organized. He also alluded to the fact that one of his deacons was a granduephew of Rev. Reed Paige, and that the other one chose for his wife a child of Hancock parents. 15. Singing. IG. Sermon. By Rev. W. R. Cochrane, of Antrim. Mr. Cochrane chose for his text the last part of the fifteenth verse of the second chapter of Philippians, " In the midst of a crooked and perverse na- tion, among whom ye shine as lights in the world." Subject : The light-giv- ing, saving influence of the church, in community and nation. . 1. The church as a law-keeping, virtue-promoting element in the nation. 2. The further good influence of the church in the training of its chil- dren. 3. Christians as a nation-preserving force in their influence on those out- side the families of the church. 4. The special power of the church, as supplying most of the strong, reliable leaders in every enterprise for the public good. 5. The special blessed influences of a hundred years of a true church in a town like this. (1.) By way of saving souls to virtue and to God. (2.) By way of maintaining the Sabbath and the Ordinances. (3.) By way of educating the people. (4.) By way of promoting acquaintance and union among the people. The speaker closed with an earnest appeal and with the following poem : A HUNDRED Y'EARS OF PRAYER. Oh ! what a chain of holy light Is reaching back to-day To where, on yonder mountain hight, This flock began to pray! What varied scenes, what steps of gi-ace. What rounds of weary care. Through which God's changeless mind can trace A hundred years of prayer ! There 's many a link within the chain, And many a parting tear; And many a bitter cry of pain Has reached our Father's ear! APrENDix. 1065 I!ut all rris :ins\vei-ing: gifts^ of love, That cliildren's chiUli-eii .share, l?ear witness how He hoIi)s above A hunili'ed years of prayer ! I know not whose the voices now, Nor whose tlie bended knee; Nor see the heads that then did bow, Onr Father's God, to Thee ! I'.ut this I know, tliough trouble-bound, No people need despair Beliind whom on God's roll are found A hundred years of prayer! So on toward God and heaven we fly. Inspired by all the past. To take our places in the sky Witli those old saints at last! And when upon that blessed shore The crowns of life we wear. What joy tliey'll bring forevermore — A hundred years of prayer! 17. Singing. 18. General Remarks. By Rev. Bros. Runnells, East Jaffrej'^; Goodhue, Pembroke; Dustin, Hartford, Ct. ; Cochrane (Presbyterian), Antrim; Hardy (Methodist), Peterboro'; Heald, Bennington; Hay ward (Universalist), South Framing- ham, Mass. ; Ruland, Greenfield ; Pierce (Unitarian), Dublin; and Bros. G. Henry Whitcomb, Worcester, Mass. ; Timothy C. Whitteniore, Lawrence, Mass. ; Walter D. Woods, Bennington ; Hon. Shepherd L. Bowers, ISTewport ; and others. Deacon Eaton read some facts as to the sixteen persons who had served as deacons of the church. 19. Prayer and Benediction. 20. Collation, etc. Rev. Mr. Gulick closed his report as follows : "The day was fair, the at- tendance large, and the occasion one of great interest as the One Hundredth Anniversary of the church of Hancock. An added interest was given to the occasion from the fact that the services were the first held in the church edifice after its renovation, at a cost of about two thousand dollars. The renovation consists of the putting in of suitable heaters for the warming of the house, frescoing the ceiling and walls, painting the seats and wood- work, re-cushioning the seats and re-carpeting the floors, lowering the desk and platform and enlarging the same, and richly and beautifully furnishing it, and in short thoroughly renewing the interior of the house.'' A fine centennial memorial tablet, executed by Miss Lelia J. Wood, and by her presented to the church, added much to the interest of the occasion. Letters expressing their regrets for unavoidable absence were received from Rev. G. W. Rigler. pastor of Baptist church, Antrim; Rev. Oscar A. 1066 APPENDIX. Emerson, pastor of Methodist church, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Rev. Albert Bowers, Huntington, West Ya. ; Eev. S. F. Emerson, Burlington, Yt. ; Bros. W. H. AVeston, M. d., Xew York city; Iton. E. D. Putnam, Montpelier, Yt. ; Hon. A. N. Clark, Beverly, Mass. ; Charles B. Pearsons, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; and Sisters Mrs. Lucinda Taft, Franconia, and Miss Kate A. Whitney (grand- daughter of Rev. Mr. Paige), Oswego, X. Y., which were read at an adjourned meeting. The following poem, written by the venerable E. D. Boylston of the Am- herst Cabinet, came to hand too late for use ou the centennial day: A hundred years have passed by Since here a little band, Amid the howling wilderness, Were joined in heart and hand. Their purpose and their hopes were one : That naught might come between The love they owed to God and man — That, noble seventeen. They joined in holy covenant To walk in truth with God; And each with each in fellowship. According to His Word. And how has heaven honored Those woi-thy ones of old ! Of good that from their lives has flowed The half can ne'er be told! The one, to-day, is half a score. Yea, more than that are here; And what the future doth enfold, It doth not yet appear. May those who gather in this fane At next centennial. Of covenant mercy, through God's grace. Have richer things to tell. On page 117, church records, the pastor records as follows : " Sept. 2, 18SS, — the first Sabbath services in the renovated house of worship, and the first Sabbath of the second century of the church of Hancock. These facts noted by the pastor with a view to a re-dedication of the house of worship, and a re-consecration of those who statedly worship in it, and especially of the members of the church. The attendance M'as large ; the text selected (Acts 1:8) with a view to inquire into the reasons for the existence of an organized church, and more especially the reason and pur- pose for which this church exists, and to enforce that reason in order that this church might be led to realize more fully the purpose of its existence in the coming than even in the last century." The pastor carefully revised the list of church members on this occasion and reported one hundred and thirty-seven members, of whom twenty re- side out of town. APPENOIX. 1067 NOTE VI. ADDITIONAL ANNALS. March 8, 1887. Moderator, Joshuii S. Lakin; town clerk, William F. Syiiioiuls ;* selectmen, Adolphus G. Foster, George W. Goodhue, Gharles G. ^latthcAvs. Voted 8!>00 for the coininon schools, and $200 for one term of high school. Voted ^oG for further aid to town history. f Voted $25 to Ephraini Weston Post, G. A. K., for the proper observance of ^Memorial i>ay. :March ;U, 1888. ^Moderator, Andrew B. .Stone; town clerk, William F. Synionds; selectmen, George W. Goodhue, Charles G. Matthews, Xeno- plion W. Brooks. J Nov. G, 1888. Moderator, John V. Hills; supervisors, James S. Hay- ward, Andrew B. Stone, Clarence II. AV'are; representative, George W. Goodhue; delegate to constitutional convention, George I. Ilayward; presidential electors : for Cleveland, 99 votes ; for Harrison, 10") votes ; governor, David II. Goodell, 9(i votes; Charles H. Amsden, 102 votes; member of congress, Oren C. Moore, 10;") votes; Edward F. INlann, 100 votes. .March 12, 1889. Moderator, John P. Hills; town clerk, William F. Syinouds ; selectmen, Charles G. JSIatthews, Xenophon W. Brooks, John P. Hills. Voted $900 for schools, $2.1 for :sremorial Day, $2.5 for support of street lamps. The town gave a majority of its votes for each of the seven amendments of the state constitution that were prepared by the con- stitutional convention. At a special meeting, held April 6, 1889, Andrew B. Stone, moderator, Adolphus D. Tuttle, Orlaud Eaton, and Henry F. Robinson were chosen a counnittee to act with the selectmen, to ascertain what unprovements in our streets and common are practicable and desirable, said committee to re- port to the town at a future town-meeting. This action was taken in anti- cipation of the receipt of a legacy of $10,000 from Adolphus Carter Whit- comb (q. v.), for the improvement and enlargement of the common. One half of said legacy can be used at once when received, and the income of the balance can be used from time to time in continuing and increasing these improvements. At this town-meeting the following resolve was passed : '■'• Besoived, That the town will gratefully accept, and take care of, a building for the preservation of ancient articles, and its contents, when ready for de- livery, and accepted by the selectmen." Henry F. Eobinson§ was chosen by the town to solicit and store articles for preservation in this building. * The same person who has been chosen town clerk has invariably been chosen town treasurer, for the past twenty years or more. + Tliis money was used to procure the portraits of Abijah Iladloy and Ebenezer Hubbard lor in-i rtidii in this work. I As this wa- r.'uardcd as a special town-meeting, no appropriations were voted bcsi!. Animals, wild, 70, 71. Annals of the town, 85. Antiiiuarian room, 12. Halt! mountain, 57. Baptist church, 204, 205,206, 291. Bennington, history of, 280. Birds, 70. Brooks, Davis, 59, 82. Ferguson, 59, 84. Hosley, .59, 82, 83, 84. Moore, 59, 67, 74, 83, 84, 274. Skatutak.-e, 59. Catholics. ■.•117,293. Cenictcri.s, is, 86, 93, 118, i:!4, 15:i, h;,<, 170, 249, 250. Centennial committee, 8, 11. contributors to expenses ot, 9. programme of, 10. doings of the day, 11. church, 1061. Certiflcate.Mr. Cummings', 118. Claim of Rev. John Wheel- wright, 2. Common schools, 22, 47, 153, 224-228, 232, 23:3, 293. Common, deed of, 97. Communication of C. A. Whitaker in Peterboro' Transcript, 49. Consent of the inhabitants of the east side to the incorporation of Han- cock, 7. Contoocook river, 6, 7, 55, 56, 58, 59. Continental beef, 17, 87, 91. Copy of a deed of a pew in the meeting-house, 118. Congregational church, or- ganization of, 188. covenant, 187. renewed covenant, 192. confession of faith adopt- ed, 192. amended, 197, 201. deacons, 202. centennial, 1061. Congregational church of Bennington, organiza- tion of, 281,291. pastors, deacons, and membership of, 292. Charcoal burning, 75. Christian Endeavor, Socie- ties of, 244, 292. Crotchet mountain, 57. Cultivated crops, 76, 77. Dark day of May, 1780, 72. Dogreeves, 117. Early settlers, 67. Elevation of Hancock above the sea, 55, .56. Fire companies, 154, 243. First glass window, 70. Fish, 70. Flax, 76, 77. Flora of Hancock, 60. Fruit, 78, 79. Good Templars, 244. Grand Armj' of the Repub- lic, 179, 246. Grange, 245. Granite, .56. Grand Monadnock, 57. Grass, 77. Grasshopper year, 147. Hancock, Gov. John, 15, 100, 110,115. Hancock academy, build- ing for the use of, 207. Hancock academy, object of, 231. organization of, 230. trustees, instructors, and students of, 231. Hancock high schools, 25, 228, 232. Hancock Artillery, 23, 42, 2;?4. Hancock Light Battery, 11. Hills, Nahor, 57. Norway, 56, 57. White, 57. Hogreeves, 81, 99, 120. Income, sources of, 74. Indian Are hearths, 60. Instructions to Major Brooks in regard to the Stamp Act, 123. Inventory of 1788, 19. of 1793, 115. of 1798, 124. of 1808, 135. of 1815 and 1816, 139. of ISl'.tiiiul 1S20, 144. Lake Nuliamisit, 57. Latitiiili' and longitude of Hancock, ,55. Legacy of Ebenezer Hub- bard, 168. of Abijah Hadley, 173. of Miss Salina Hills, 179. Letter from A. B. Baldwin, 54. from Rev. Asahel Bige- low, 198. from Rev. Albert Bowers, 51. from Rev. Archibald Bur- gess, 195. from Alvah Copeland, .53. from Hon. John A. Cum- mings, 52. from Judge I. W. Gates, .51. from Rev. Hervey Gulick, 200. from J. F. Keyes, 53. frona Rev. Reed Paige, 111. from Jas.P. Pearson, 54. from lion. Charles A. Robbe, 37. from Hon. A. W. Sawyer, 44. 1070 Letter from Hon. W. B. Washburn, 53. from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Washburn, 53. Literary and Scientific in- stitution, charter grant- ed, 229. object of, 229. instructors and students, 230. trustees in 1838-9, 229. permission granted to locate on the common, 151. Live stock, 79. Lumber, 75. Maple sugar, 75, 76. Manufactures, domestic, 80. Marriages, 207. Marks, legal, of cattle and sheep, 123. Masonian proprietors, 2. Masons, Altemont lodge of, 140. residing in town, 247. Meeting-house, building of the first, 18, 19, 86, 91, 94-114. burning of the, 142. building of the present, 143. dedication of the, 144. removing, etc., 158. Methodist, 247. Meeting-houses in Society Land and Bennington, 204, 292. Memorial Day, 247. Memorial relative to the incorporation of An- trim, 5. Methodists, 22, 207. Militia, New Hampshire, 234. Mills and manufactui'es, 81, 283. Miller's mountain, 56, 57. Mount Skatutakee, 56, 57. Norway band, 244. Nubanusit river, 59. Odd Fellows, 247. OlBcers of the town of Han- cock, etc., 181. of the town of Benning- ton, etc., 289. Ordination of Rev. A. Bur- gess, 196. Of Rev. Reed Paige, 191. of Rev. Hervey Gulick, 201. of Rev. L. Tandy, 206. Patent granted by James I to the Duke of Lenox, Sir Fei-nando Gorges, and others, 1. Petition for the incoi-poi-a- tion of the town, 7. for the appointment of a committee to locate a meeting-house, 95. for authority to levy a tax, etc., 98. for a special tax, etc., 99. for a special tax to be paid in money, etc., 101. relative to taxes, 7. to establish a new school district, 126. to unite the several school districts in the town, 232. to disannex a part of dis- trict No. 6 in Hancock and annex it to district No. 10 in Dublin, 161. of Joseph Putnam to be annexed to Hancock, 116. Plumbago, .56. Poem, centennial, 26. of D. K. Boutelle, 47. of W. D. Woods, 45. of Rev. W. R. Cochrane, 1064. of E. D. Boylston, 1066. Pond, Half-moon, 58-60. Hunt's, .58. Juggernaut, 57-60. Jack's, 58, 59. Mud. .58. Norway, .56, 57, 60. Spoonwood, 57. Pond, Tenney, 58. Willard's, .57. Population at different pe- riods, 1061. Post-offices, 274, 293. Potash, 75. "Poverty year," 140. Pound-keeper, 99. Railroads, 170, 172, 173, 274, 287, 288. Roads and bridges, 251. Society Land, 4, 7, 116, 275, 280. Soil of Hancock, 56. Soldiers' Aid Circle, 246. Soldiers of the French war, 235. of the Revolutionary war, 235. of the war of 1812-15, 237. of the war of the Rebel- lion, 239. Spiritualists, 207. Storm, great, of March, 1888, 10.59. Sunday school, 203, 204. Survey of Rob't Fletclier, 3. Tax-payers of 1786, 1058. Telegraph lines, 274. Temperance society, Han- cock, 243. Temple mountain, 57. Timber, 75. Topographical items, 55. Town-meeting, first, 85. Tythingmen, 90, 1.54. Unitarians, 194, 207. Universalists, 23, 206, 293. Valuation of the town in 1881, 176. in 1885, 179. Village of Bennington, 293. of Hancock, 247. of Hancock Factory, 153, 279-281,284. Voters of 1889, 10.59. Warning out of town, 92. Warrant for annual town- meeting of 1781, 89. Whitcomb Town library, 174, 177, 178, 242. 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