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THE
NEW-ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL
REGISTER
1900
Volume LIV.
BOSTON
PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY
1900
2;^5()J6
£MtOT*
JOHN WARD DEAN,
18 Somenet Street, Botton,
T^uhUnilnfi Commfttee*
C. B. TTLLINGHAST, CHARLES KN0WLE8 BOLTON,
FRANCIS EVERETT BLAKE, DON QLEASON HILL,
JOHN WARD DEAN.
NDEX OF SUBJECTS.
].._'] Wi Wills, 91, 214, 341
:\.v Will:»oftheShennaii8 0f Tax*
ii y in Suffolk, England, 162
. ■ ry, .y:A
III l'n.'0ident, ix
rrntiMU, 1U«
■ •li'iulopy, 180
. . >j.i« ry, 'Si5
. .1 .intc.-, of Boston, Note. 349
L4:wi«, and Ills Descendants, 396
. .jii, ijuery, 2*^5
A ..'.., «^»utry, lOfi
AiKTicuii iKxrtoratei at Gottingen, 439
\lj'T\, <juerv, 352
Ai.tt9try of Lrdla Strengthfleld, 309
AJicivDt-BurUl Uroonds of Long Island, N. Y.,
K. --Xi, 301, 427
Ab Early Sampler, Qoery, 224
Keply, 4d0
Arnold- Blalce, Query, 3&3
Autographs, see Illustrations.
Barnes- Bamtf, Query, 223
Barton, Query, 224
Ba«8, Keply, 225
b^.tcb. Quirry, :*52
Bt-c^CQiiii, (jucry, tio
B« mu - \ <^»uf ry ;. , 364
BiDt^^'ii, KdWurd, of Guilford, and His De*
•« odiiiit.-, 175
I'lOfrrai hicul >kvti-hc8—
Ad:iui:<, Frteiikliu Goorffe, :{75
Ih wey, (.'apt. Mimuel Worthingtou, 133
L^Hltfv, Keubt-n Kawi!>oo, \iH
fiaruut.r, .lobn Kdward, 13:i
«jr»:tnwood, I^-iiigduo, ..'44
Mrs". Margaret, 214
Mrs. Marv McKay, 244
f':ixton, Saral) (.aveiidL'h. :i75
Wilhaiii?, Mrs. Elvira Armenlua (Wright),
Kird. <^ruery, 225
iSiinmau. Ut-v. Kichurd, of Mart^bfleld, Glou-
Zij-XtT uud New Loudon, 3U
Bk»: .li.ai.i;:i, <^uory, 222
Ikiardman. i^ut- ry, 10«*»
Bi-.tot.. c-.'uu., Kfcordi* of the Church in, 80,
VI.^.H.tt'ii History of Bi*lfu'«t, .Mo., 1825, :i(A
Account of ih«- liattie of Concord, by Capt.
Anjfi'f Barrett, a Minute Man and Par-
tici|iant. ■1.'>G
AdaiJiiuriunN Munouietiana, Number Four,
Al:tn'« Hi.-tory and Genealogical KecordH
t.f tbf Alling-AIk'iis of New Haven,
O.nn.. 4.'i^
AKtrton'-i lliiitory of the Allerton Family
in the L*nite<J Stati-s, 15nV1n^, 308
Ai.drew?'." Ui:itory of the Uaiulin Family,
Annual lieport of the American Historical
A«ociation, ISWH, 110
Book Notices—
Appleton's Additions and Corrections to
the Sumner Genealogy, 239
Arcbives of Maryland, Volume XVII., 237
Arnold's Historic Side Ughts, 120
Bailey's Bailey Genealogy, 238
Balch's Tbe Alabama Arbitration, 464
Batchelior's State of New Hampshire Docu-
ments, 236
Bates's Genealogy of the Descendants of
Edward Bates of Weymouth, Mass., 368
Beckwith, Marvin and His Wife AbigaU
Clark, 127
Beckwith of Yorkshire, 127
Beecher. Thomas K., Teacher of the Park
Church at Elmira, N. V., 456
Bennett's The Bennett, Bently and Beers
Families, 127
Benton's Andrew Benton, 466
Bent's Col. Jabez Hatch of Boston, his
Ancestry and Descendants, 458
Bent's The Bent Family in America, 2.'t8
Bigelow's Orthopedic Surgery and Other
Medical Papers, 463
Bigelow's Surgical Anesthesia Addresses
and Otber I'apers, 45."t
Bolton':* Some >Vork» Kelating to Brook-
line, Mass., from its Settlement to lUOO,
228
Booth and Nortbrop's Genealogy of One
Branch of the Sherman Family, 4i>
Borts'rt Tbe Ho8:i Family, '^i^
lioynton's Tbe Boyuton Family, lidS
Bradford Family and Otberd, 'MVJ
Brldgewater Book, Tbe, 230
Brign4m'.'< Official Ueport of tbe Fourth
American Tyler Family Keunion, 'Sin
Brot)k!«'!» Henry Knox, A Soldier of tbe
Revolution, SM
Brown'8 fsimun and Joan ^Clarke) Stone
of Watertown, MasM., and Three Gener-
atiou.<« of tbeir Descendants, 12?
Brown's Ibe sijfnal Corpi*. U.S.A., in the
War of tbe IJebellion, 114
Burt'!« Tlie Fir'^t Century of tbe History of
^pI ingtield, 2;^
Byington'.>i Tbe Puritan as a Colonist and
Kelormer, 111
California llrgister, Tbe, Vol. I., No. I., 307
Canavan'rt ii«'ii iomee— A Taleof Kogerti*8
Kan^'er?*, 17a'<-u'.», ll^
Cnrrin;:tt)n's Wa>bington tbe Soldier, 121
Carter'.-* Sawyers' in America, 128
CartlantlS T«"n Year» at Pema(|uid, li:{
Ca-'iiraiu'B La Viede Josepb-Fran<;ois« Per-
rault, -urnoinm^ Ia* P^re de I'Kilucation
<lu Peuple Canadieu, MM)
Cbatlwiek'a A liife of i*ibert>— Antihlavery
and Otiier Lettern of Sarali llolley, 121
CbamL>erlain A88ociath)n of America, 127
Circular and Forms of tbe Geueahigical
Bureau of the Chamberlain Association,
239
Clarke's Epitaplis fVom Graveyards in
Wellesley (West Necdham), No. Natick
and Newton Lower Fallf , IUm., 232
Index of Subjects.
Book Notice* -
Clark's "Surrey of the AutiqaUlcB of the
City of OxfoM,'' by Anlhony Wood,
lflftl-6, 251
Clevf liind'« The Geneitlogy of the Clevi^^Iand
fiDd CleaveJnnd FiLmJUe^, VZ%
Colooial Society of rennsylTAiila, The* 117
Conjfregiitii>iJal Your Book. IMO, The, -155
Coujitltutiori mid By-t^weof theChaiDt>er>
Inin Asfpclfttion, Vil
Conatltuiion and By-La wi of the Qulnabfriig
Hlstorkal Society. 457
Gontrlbutlotia to tlie Hiatorleal Society of
Montana, Z^»
Cox'it ^[ew Rnjgland Cojc Families, :iCi9
Crane** UenPHfo/jy of tbt? Crane FanQOy, 4^
Cremer'a Kecortld of the Dorian d t^mmily
In America, 368
Croiby't The Croiby Fwjiily of Kow York,
127
Curttft'i TtiotQfu Curtitt Wetbersfield,
Coon,, 128
Daira *' AloiiEHldp/' 368
Dartmouth, The, H4
D«vls*9 Occult Metliodft of rrot*ctiiiK the
Currency t 3ii5
Dmvi«'« " Previouft 1^^ elation.'" A Cor*
reotive for < olooinl Troubled, 365
D*vU'i Tlie Currency luid Provincliil PoH-
tlco, 3di
Diivi»*e» The Old Recordi of the Town of
Fitcbburgh, Mas*,. Vol. IL, 230
Dp ft u" a Biogriipliical is ketch of Kcv% Ltither
FiuiiliAJii, VtV
Deane*s The Book of Peac, Deaae, Adc&nc,
227
Dexter'a Diary of D»?ld MoClure, D,D,,
174^1*^. m
Diary of David McClure, 113
Di&ry of lucrea.«ie Malhir, Marohi 1075—
Dec, HJ7«, lti74-16&7. 2;H
DIokey'i Gencitlogy of the Dickey Family,
236
Dodge*8 WUliam WhedwrigUt, Hla Life
and Work, 304
DotttTcr'sTlie I'erklomeii Begioa, Fact and
Present, ^
Druminonir:* Bean Gc a calory. 12<J
Drutnmond'M iii^uettlugy ot hniiiliel Wil*
llama of ii ration, N. H., VU
tinrly Kecord* of Hai^tlMtnfl, Marriages,
Deatlist ami Metnl*iT*blp of the Conifre-
i^utjooal Church, Ea«t Hampton (Chat-
hanj). Conn., 3iKi
Early Kt lord* of the Town of Prorldence,
Vol. XV., ,;:«
Eftton'o Lt.C-il. Otho Hamilton of OU?e-
4tob, his Soii», Cttpt. John and Lt.-Col.
Utho HatntEtcn 'Jd, and hk Graudiioi]»iSir
Hulph Hamilton, Kt., Vii
baton's TiieCochran-lngll* Family of BaH-
fax, 11^7
£Iib*)< Norwich University— Her History,
her Orudutite». httt Hull of Honor, IWi
E!lm«T;<oii^> The Ipiiwlch Kmeraons, tCM-
Everett';^ John Fuller of Ipswloh, lljtss.i
Ica*. I:i7
Extracts from JtihD MArslmll'i* Diary. 3G7
Faneull Hitli Ulistpter of the Uauglitere of
tin? American lievulutlun, lyoo, 4&7
Farrinjrti^n MemnrJtil, IVM
Flndiuu; Li?-! of Ueiiealogieii and Town and
U>car HI(»torieN in Boaton Public Libra-
ry, IMS
First Hopkintou Cemrtery A«9odatioii,367
First Iteporl of the Piibhe Hecurd Coinmift^
liiuii ot New -Jeri^ey, leivu, 112
Fir»t ^'oluttie of the'Coiiway Pariah Regis -
ten In Ihc Wural Deanery of Arliech-
weild, Dioeeue of B»ngori CaTuarvon-
shire, Ift4l-17\>3, :Mi3
Fieke's The Dutch and Quaker Colonlet In
America, i^l
Flagg'i Family of Asa AlkoLt, Wi
Book Notices—
Forbt*«'fl The Diary of Rev. Ebenczer Pork-
man of W&itborough, Maae., 120
Ford*? History of Hanover Academy, 237
Frj^e'a The Firsst Kegiment Mafln. H^avy Ar-
tillery, U. S» v., in the Span bh -American
War of ISflS, 230
Genealogical AdTCrtJoer, Thw, 18TO. 455
Genealogy of the Fuller Families deetcend-
Ing f^om Eob«n Faller of Salem and Ke-
hoboih, MaAS.,^ 127
Goldth waiters Goldthwalte Genealogy, 123
Goodwin's Tbe Goodwin FamtllGs In
America, 368
6oold*.« ftl story of Col. James Scamman^s
Thh-ticth Reglmeut of Foot. 230
Gorham'B The Uorkam FaniOy In Rhode
Iflland— BriBtol BrancJi» Wi
Grazebrook'p Pedigree of the Family of
Graxe brook, 123
Greenwood'e Greenwood Colonial and
Kevolutiooary aervloeoj IM&'lTSa, 2SB
Griffith'^ Rev. Morgan John Bliy»t 17flO-
1804, 117
Guild's The Gorham FamUy in Rhode
Island, Providence Line, Wd
Hainei'A A Complete Memoir of ICichard
Halnet, a forfotten Snesez Worthy, TM
Hair I Rambles about Greenland in Rhyme,
306
Hardlnft'A The Sullivan Road» 307
Harps In Memoriata—tiomud Golt and
Caldwell Hart (;olt, 121
Has^iam^s Regiffteri of Dei*d< for the
County of gulfolk, Maaaachusetifl, 17j^
1^00,301
Hayley^d Genealogical Memoranda, rela-
ting chiefly to the Haley > I'lper, Ncal and
liicker FamilieH of Mniue and New
Hampshire, 238
Hay wood'e Joel Laue, Pioneer and Patriot.
3436
Haaeltlne^a Jotbam Beomi of Bemoa^H
Heights, :ym
Helen Keller .^onvenlr, No, 2, 1802-l8U9,iM
lleyward'ji Burn well of South Carolina^
labular Pedigree, 127
Uioka'a Mr. Ralph Wheelock, Puritan, 124
HiUs Family Genealogical and Hiatorleal
AftioGiatlon, 458
UlJls Family Cienealoeioal AssocjLatlon,
Fifth Anounl Report, 127
1111 1'H The Early Records of tlie Town of
Dedham. Ma«s., 11172-1706, 119
Uiiid^'ji History and Genealogy of the
Hiud« Family. 123
Hiue's Hiiie GeueaJogy, )2fl
IJistoHcal Collectiona of the TopsQeld HIb*
torlcal Society, Vol, V,,367
Hifltorical KecorJ, The, 2,V
Hlatory of the iJoceudanta and Connect-
ion;« «jf WllliHUi MoEtgomery aad Jamet
8omervilks 123
Honor Roil of MasMaohOBettP PatrioCi
Heretofore Unknown, 118
Hoppin'M WioJKliam.^Sl}
Huwe'i The Pmitau Repablio of ttie Ma«*
sachusett* Buy in New Engl and * 11*}
Hoyt'» Tlie Old Fj;imilie« of .Swlisbury and
Amesbury, Ma»ji.; with *Sonie Ueluled
Famine* of Newbury, Uairerliill, Ipswich
and Hampton, 112
HudHoa*s t ominemurative of Calvin and
Luther Blanchard, Aoton Minute Men,
1775, 121
Hughes'si Letters and Recollections of John
Alurray Forbes ^ 110
Hurnphrey*V The Humphreya Family In
Americflj, 11*3
Hunueweira HuiHieweD, 309
11 unae well's I lunwewell— Chiefly SU Gen-
erutions In Mui^tnclmoetsi, 30li^
Hmnuewelt^fl Several Great Libraries, 300
Hotdhi neon's The Story of Ihe Hutcliln-
Bouft— Tribe of Jesse, 123
Index of Stdjects.
BookNoyeei—
iDteraatloiud Monthly, The, 232
iMac Camminn of TopsfleM, llasa., and
Some of hit Deeoendants, 306
Johnson, Samael, 466
Johnson's An Unredeemed Capttre, 121
Johnson's Elmer> Elmore Genealogy, 868
Johnston's The Storming of Stony Point
on the Undaon, July 16, 1779, 360
Joamal and Letters of Ber. Henry Troe,
of Hampstead, N. H., 466
Kean's The Genealogy of Hugh MoKay
and his Uneal Descendants, 1786-1896,
238
King's Memorial Discourse on Benben
Aldridge Gnild, 121
King's York Necrology, 236
Kittredge*s The Man with the Branded
Hand, 361
Knapp, Arthur Mason— A Memorial, 230
Knight's Biography of Deacon James Al>
len,126
Lamb's FamOv Becords— Lamb, Savory,
Harriman, 368
Lee's Supplement to John Lee of Farming-
ton. Hartford Co., Conn., and his De-
scendants, 238
Lincoln's In Memorlam— Frederic Walker
Lincoln, 229
UtUefield's Early Boston BookseUers, 1612-
1711,368
Logan's Memoir of Dr. George Logan of
Stenton, 121
Lore's Samson Occom, and the Christian
Indians of New England, 231
Macnamara's History of the Ninth Begi-
ment, M. Y. I., 1861-1864. 229
Mahan's Lessons of the War with Spain,
and Other Articles, 360
Maiden Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anni-
Tersary Memorial. 236
Manchester Historical Association Col-
lections, Vol. I., Part II., 119
Mann'fi Descendants of Ellsha Ware of
\Vr*-ntham, 3Iai«8., 127
Mar^hairs Pari«ih Keglsters, 455
ManriD'9 The Ensrlish Ancestry of Keinold
and Matthew Marrln of Hartford, Ct.,
Ha«^«achasett8 Society of Sons of the Ameri-
can ICevolution, The Historical Mem-
oranda, with Liflts of Members and their
Kevolutionary Ancestors, 117
Mc)laoter'0 A History of the People of the
United states from the Reyolutlon to the
Civil War, 456
Medford iliotorical Register, The, 120, 233,
454
Memoir of Henry Jocob Bigelow, 452
Memorials of the E9»ok Bar Association
and brief Biographical Notices of some
of the Distinguished Members of the
Eii^ex Bar prior to the formation of the
Afisociation, Vol. I., 360
Men of New York, The, 121
Merrill's A Contribution to the Genealogy
of the Merrill Family in America, 127
Merrill'^ Riglit of Petition, 1654, 364
Mill«'!» Foundations of Genealogy, 229
Milton Cemetery, 119
Morris'* The Seymour Family, 458
Murray's Journal of the American^Irlsh
Historical Society, 363
National Cyclopaedia of American Bio-
graphy, The, 2:i3
Neff'!« Saf-Neif History regarding the
Origin and Meaning of the Name Neff,
127
Nelson's Edward Antill and his Descend-
antii, 124
Nelson's History of the Scandinayians and
Succesttful Scandinayians in the United
States, Vols. I. and II., 362
Nel^on-s Sources of History of Reyolu>
tionary Events In New Jersey, 366
Book Notices-
New England Cox Families, No. 3, 127
New Hampshire— Lake Begion Inscrip-
tions, 468
Noyes's A Memorial of the Town of Hamp-
stead, New Hampshire, 235
Noyes's Barker Pedigree, 127
** Old Northwest " Genealogical Quarterly,
Vol. III., No. 2. 361
Old Plans of Oxford, 233
One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary,
1748-1896, of the Congregational Church
of East Hampton (Chatham), Conn.,
Nov. 30, 1898, 360
Ontario Bureau of Industries, 1897, Appen-
dix to Report, 119
Ontario Historical Society— Papers and
Records, 456
Owen's Transactions of the Alabama His-
torical Society, 1897-98, 113
Parish Register Society, The. 116
Parsball's James Parshall and His Descend-
ants, 458
Parsons 's Genealogy of the Family of Lewis
B. Parsons (second). Parsons-Hoar.
Parbons-Springfleld, Mass., 1636. Hoar-
Gloucester, Eng., 1632, 369
Passages from the Life of Henry Warren
Howe, 121
Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the Revolu-
tion, Proceedings, 1898-9, 121
Pierce's Foster Genealogy, 123
Pond's Family Records from Bartholomew
Botsford and Winston Lines of Genea-
logy, 127
Poole's Annals of Yarmouth and Barring-
ton, Nova Scotia, in the Revolutionary
War. 2.37
Poor-Poore Family Gathering at Law-
rence, Mass., The, 127
Pope's The Pioneers of Massachusetts, 367
Porter's A Brief Sketch of George F. Bemis
of Lincoln, Mass., 120
Porter's Anniversary Sermon at Lincoln,
Mass., 120
Prime's Some Account of the Bowdoin
Family, with a Notice of the Erving
Family, 458
Proceedings in Observance of the One
Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the
First Church in Lincoln, Mass., 18U8, 1**0
Proceedings of the HistoHcal Association
of New Kngland Cox Families, No. I., 127
Proceedings of the John Bean Association,
1898, Willi Bean Genealogy, 120
Proceedings of the Trustees of the Peabody
Educational Fund, 1893-18W, 362
Publications of the Colonial Society of
Massachusetts, Vol. III., :i69
Public I'apers of George Clinton, first Gov-
ernor ol^Xew York, 1777-1795—1801-1804.
Military— Vol. I., 362
Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of
New Pttltz, N. Y., 363
Register of the Society of Sons of the Revo-
lution in the State of Iowa, 1900, 457
Registers of Battlefield, Shropshire, The,
115
Registers of Clyst St. George, Co. Devon,
Tlie, 115
Registers of Harley, Shropshire, The, 115
Registers of Ledbury, Co. Hereford, The,
115
Registers of Lydlinch, Co. Dorset, The, 115
Registers of Melverley, Shropshire, The,
115
Register of Pennsylvania Society of the
Colonial Dames of America, 118
Registers of Kowington,Co. Warwick, The,
115
Registers of Shipton, Shropshire, The, 115
Registers of ftibdon Carwood, Shropshire,
The, 115
Registers of Smethcote, Shropshire, The,
115
Index of Subjects.
Book NotlcM—
Report of the CommifffioiiDri fyom Con-
nccticBt of the ColiiBibEfln KxhibitlOQ of
1>^W ill CI'ucjiK«>» '^^^
Ril«y'e» Hon, liiiikley Kdwarda, Cromwell
Middleaeit Couutv, Conn., 127
Eobpft i?tJinton T^'iDiAinft. 1828- ISW. A
Memorial for Frk-ridiD, .%(M)
Roifell'f l>f Hcpndaiits of William Rusnell,
of Cambridj<ie, Mft*^., 4M
Salter'* Jatui Suitor, MAnncr, 409
8ai]di*rsoii Hoiuest ft l*Jetv Corner, The, 308
&urgeiit*8 Siirgi'lvt KtcnrtJ, 123 i
JScaFes'a Hlialuriad Jlemorfinda conoe^rnlng
Person! and lliicstfl in Old Hover, N. H,j
■153 I
SelltTH'^* Genealogy of Hr . FrBiiclfl Joaepli |
Pfetffter of ini!JiidelpbiA» iVuu., and Hia
DeHceudaulKt 1-0
S«ton's An OM Fmnilj-; or the SetoDi of
Scotland and America, 4ft8
Shnttuck^ti l'rud*?ncc Wright nnd the j
Women who (ruarded the Bridge* Pep-
l>erell, Mas*., 1776,456
Sbepardl'fl Governor Willi am Tiradford nud
bia Son, Major Witlbim Bradford, TATj
Shropehire Parish Kegi*ltir isociety'd Publl-
catioui»—
Dioc«ie of Hereford, Hegiitf^r of
Clunburf, 234
Dlo«eae of Hereford ^ Eeglatcr of
Han wood, '^M
Diocese of Hereford, RegLat«r of
Hugbly, 2,14
IHooeso of Hereford, RcgifftcTS of
Lydbam, Kdgton, Moak Hoptoii»
Dlooese of Hereford, Keglater of
Wol&ta«ton, TrwW, 8idbyry, 309
Dloceae of LIchdeld, lU<eintem of
A lb right on, near Shrewabary. wmd
B rough ton, '^M
Dla-ce#e of Liobfleld^ ReglBtPffl of
AlbrlghtOD, near Woherhamptoii,
And lioningnle, 'IM
Dioceae of IJcJilleld, Reglstcra of
F i tz , Frodedley , ITppingto n , Co a n d ^
Lo n gdon -u poa-Terii ,Uri n*h il I ,Doa-
tngton, Wliite Ladle«i ^66
DfociMie of Llcbfield, fiegliler* of
lt(iiiley, ZH
Diocese of Llchfleld, Heglftera of
Staple ttin and Moreton Corbet, ti34
I>io«c»e of SU A«»ph, Register of
Hali<ton,234
Indexes. Albrighton (by8hreweby),
UTe««age, Flt2» Ford, Hanwood,
More, lloreton Corb«t, Pitchford,
Sbeliitoii,;j(36
Indexes, Battlefield, Ilarly, Sibdon
Garwood, Boning&le, ISrou^htou,
Hiilstoi], Meiverley, iibiptoB,
Smeibeote, 2.14
Smith's Hlflioiy of the Town of Sander-
land, Ma«t., 228
Snow Genealogy t The, 127
Sotuera*fl History of LancARter, N. H., 456
South Carolina LI iMtorfonl and (i«neaioglcal
Magwin^j The. Vol. L, No, 1., "237
Bpccimea of Register plan for Arranging
Genealogies, No, 4, 127
6t4U:^pote*« History and QeueaJogy of the
Staeltpole Family, 12:1
Starr*B The Olcott Family of Hartford,
Coon., la the Line of Eunici' (Oloottj
Goodwin, 123
StevenH'H Lifo of Inaac Ingnlli Stereni. IG3
» tiles 's A H II fid Hook of Praetioal Sog-
gestioD^ for tbe Use of Students in Gene-
alogv, 118
6targeH*« Complete Lineage of the Sturgei
Families of Mrilne, rtfle
SiUTolk L*«edH, Liber X., IIS
Swan's Twelfth Eeport of ilie Guatodf aiid
Book Notices—
Condition of the Public Records of Par-
lahes. Town* and Counlic h, 2.'JJt
Systematic ULstorv Fund. Worcester Coun-
ty, Mii^i*., WitruiiigH, 1737-1788, ;*37
Tiiiiker*£ The United Empire Loyalist Set-
tlement «t Long Point, Lake Jirie (On*
turlu Historloal Society Papers) »i6C
The IWJl Olio, 363
The Uwl, Vol. ]., Noi. 9, 10, 467
Third Annual Report of tbe State Historian
of tbe mate of New York, liil'7, 114
Tillotson's Wethersfteld iuscHptlona, 110
Tbwing, Carrie F. Batler, 121
Tcmnfleld yistorlcnl Society's Colleotions,
Vol. IV., 121
Trans Actions of the Kansas State Bistori-
cal Society, VoL VI., 467
Tranfactionst of tbe Literary and Historical
8ocleiv of Qaebec, No. «3, 457
University of North CaroUrju Publications,
Jaineei Sprunt Histonoal Uonogrupbs,
No. 1, m
University of State of New York, State
Library Report, 114
Vital Records of Rhode IpJand, ie8fl-18fi0,
Vol. XL, Church Record*, 3M
Wnde*» The Wade Genealogy, SC8
Waterj^N A Sketch of tiie Life of John
Winthrop tbe Younger. Founder of Ipi-
wich, MnsB.r 16^*3.119
Watkiii*'s Vaughan Chart, 238
Wellnian*ft llirilorical Diticourse at Cele-
biatton of MaWi-ifa Two Hundred and
Fifl ietb A on iv ern ary . 2'J1j 13M
WlieelerV Descendants of Leonard Hoar,
Whitit-morc's Anccatnil Line of Stephen
Mott Wright from Niohoias Wright, the
Colonial Ancestor, :}fil?
Wbllte»ley'»i Anuealry and I>ot!cetidiint3 of
ilribn Pratt of Hartford, Connn^BS
IV ills of the Shermans of Yudey, In Saf-
folk, F.nginnd, 124
Wife's The End of an Era, 117
I'ear Book <d tlie Society of tbe Sons of
tbe Revulntlon In the State of Uisflouri,
4Q7
Year Book ©f tbe Society of Sonff of the
Revolution in the State ofHiew York, 120
Bowdeu, Querj', 864
Braokeit, Query, 364
Bronioo, DoF«at, Query. 288
Brown, laabel, f>oery, 222
Urymvt, Joseph, Mnnuscrlpt Record of, 101
BurbanM, Eleanor, Query, 222
[50
Carltsle, Moks., Recordit of Original District of,
Carter, Jonathan, Query, 222
Cate, Query, 364
Chad bo a rut", Query, 304
Cbenev« Elisabeth', Query, 228
Chester, Lunenburg Co., N. S. List of the flrat
clas* of Sutilerji of— with their Families, 44
Chodes, Surah, Query, 2*-^
Chorab liecordK at btoneham, Maas.^ 392
Clark, Elieabeth, 222
Clark, George Sr. and Jr., of tfilford, Conn,,
and their Jjescendanta, 3M
Cogau. Rutli. t^uerv, 222
Cafby NoteKfrom I^ressingfliM BMiflter, Note^
Cole, Ellaabetli, Query, 222 [104
Coleman, Query, 226
Contributors and Coutrtbtttlona to Volame
LIV.-
Ab3tractfl of the Wills of tbe Sbermunj of
Yaxley In Suffolk, Engbind, 162
Aldim, Mr*, Charles L.
Alden Genealogy, 190
Baker, Virginia.
Weetanioe : A New* England Queen of the
Seventeenth Century, 2fll
Banks, Charles Edward.
Gov^eroor Rlcburd Vines, 14(*
Seal of tbe County of Dukes County, Una i.
(ILurUiu's Vineyard) 1 170
i
Index 4>/ JSubjeeta.
Contribntioiis and Contribatow
Be*U, Charlei £.
Cnoreh Reeordi at Stonebain, KaM^ 892
Mannteript Beoord of Joseph Bryant, 101
Bent, ADen H.
Lewis Allen of Watertoim FttaoB and
his Deteendants ,396
Brtgham, Clarence Sannders.
Hon. Amos Perry, LL.D., Stf
Bntler, James Darle.
American Doctorates at Gottangen. tSO
Calef, Arthor B.
IMary of Capt Asa Foster of Andorer,
Mass., 183
Corey, Deloraine P.
Hasey-Green, 211
CaUer, WUUam R.
Descendants of Nahom Parker of KIttery,
Maine. 387
Dana, Ellxabeih Ellery.
Richard Sktuier of Harfoleliead aBdUi
Bible, 418
DarU, William H.
Hastinira Family Beoord, 406
£ldr«i«e,Zoeth8.
Danton Family, 286
Emery, George F.
Eaiery ofHaaQenot Blood, 818
First Book of Baynham Beoordf , 16
Fo«, John 8. H.
Deftnoes of Houses in Maine, 406
Ford, Worthinaton Chaanoey.
Letters of Jonathan Boneher to tOeorae
Washington, 32, 266, 422
Fowler, Danid W.
Two Letters from Daniel Wilcox, Jr., .a
Berolntionary Soldier, 177M> 440
Gage, Arthor £.
Kingsbory and Gage, MO
Qlll,£lfiaM.
Muster Boll of OapL Joseph Pny^ Ooni-
pany,9e
Notes on the Gillpatrick Family, 100
Gordon, Geo. A.
Letter from Rer. Alexander Garden , 390
Proceedings of the N. E. UisU Gen. So-
ciety, 220
Gorham, Henry S.
Notes on Bristol Branch of Gorham
Family, 173
Grares, Henry C.
Pa««inf[r into History, 202
Greenwood, Isaac J.
Key. Richard BUnman of Marshfleld,
Gloucester and New London, 30
The Stock bridge Indians in the American
Revolution, 162
Griffith, William Uerrick.
<ieorge Rogers Howell, 136
GnUd. Georgian a.
Notes on the Proridence Line of the Gor-
ham Family, 167
Hammond, F. S.
John Hammond of Lavenhami Soflhlk,
Enjr., 288
Harris, Edward Doubleday.
Ancient Borial-Gronnds of Long Island,
N. Y., 63, 208, 301. 427
Hoag, Roth Wood.
Watertown Fidelity Men, 86
HodfffS, Almon D., Jr.
John Gallop of Taunton, Blass., 89
Notes concernlnff Roger WilUams, 212
.Hnnnewell, James I'rotmngham.
Hunnewell, 140
Irrine, Wm. Ferguson.
The Parents of Rev. Richard Mather, 348
JiUson, David.
A Sketch of the Life of the Rev. Habijah
Weld of Attleboro, Maas., 442
Lamed. Ellen D.
Orderly Book of Sergeant Josiah Perry,
Lea. J. Henry. [70. 164
Genealogical Gleanings among ihe Eng-
lish Archlvea, iSS, 8^5
Contributions and Contributors—
Leavitt, Ifimily W.
A List of the First Class of Settlers of
Chester, Lunenburg County, K.S., with
their Families, 41
Lloyd, Howard Williams.
Will of Alderman Hnmphrej Hooke of
Bristol, Eng., 410
Loring, Arthur 6.
Descendants ofNahnm Parker of Kltteiy,
Maine, 387
Morse, Charles H.,426
Paine, Josiah.
Extracts from the Diary of Moses J^atne
ofTruro, Ma8S.,87
Payson, Edward Payson.
William Martin, Esq., 27
Osborne, WiUiam H. [288
Military Senrioes of the Osborne Family,
Peach, Robert Westly.
The Two Peaches of Marblehead, 276
Peck, Thomas Bellows.
Beoords of the First Church of BocUng-
ham, Vt., 197, 289, 436
Penhallow, D. P.
Woodbridge Beoord, 401
Peters, Eleanor Bradley.
Thomas Peter of Saybiook and Mylor, 880
Peyser, Benjamin Daris.
Recent PubUcations, 180, 241, 872, 460
Pitman, Harry A.
Ancestry of Lydia Strengthfield, 300
Porter, Edward G.
Samuel Johnson, A.M., 11
Porter, Joseph W.
Francis Nash of Braintree, 404
Remonstrance of Freeholders of Kittwy
to the General Court, 1784, 444
Shepard, James.
Peter Mallory, New Haven, Conn., 16M,
and Some.of His Deaoendants, 380
Shepard, James.
The New Haven Potters, 1639,20
Smyth, Ralph Dunning.
Edward Benton of Guilford and His De-
scendants, 175
George Clark of Mllford, Cone, 384
Nicholas Munger of Guilford, Conn., and
His Descendants, 46
The Descendants of Thomas Norton of
Guilford, Conn., 269
Steiner, Bernard C.
Edward Benton of Guilford and His De-
scendants, 175
George Clark of Milford. Conn., 384
Nicholas Hunger of Guilford, Conn., and
His I>escenaant8, 46
The Descendants of Thomas Norton of
Guilford, Conn., 269
Swan, Robert T.
Records of the Original District of Car-
lisle, Mass., 50
Talcott,MaryK.
Records of the Church in Bolton, Conn.,
80,253
Todd, William C.
Edward Strong Moscley, 377
Trask, William Blake.
Dorchester Christian Names. 218
The Traske Family in England, 279
Tyler, RoUln Usher.
Notes on Usher Genealogy, 76
Von Sahler, L. Hasbrouck.
InMcriptions at Great Barrlngton, Mass.,
69
Watkins, Walter Kendall.
Notes from Coventry, 182
Wheeier, Frank P.
Descendants of I^eonard Hoar, 149
Wheelwright, Edward.
The Lowell Pedigree, 315
Wills of the Shermans of Yaxley in
Suffolk, England, 62
Withington, ix)throp.
Abstracts of English Wills, 91, 214, 841
^^^■^ 8 Index of Subjects, ^^^^^^H
^^^^H Cook, Query.
Genealogies In PrapamtloD— ^^H
Field, 109 ^^M
^^^^V Co vel 9 , i|u p ry , 354
^^^^^r Coveutrv, NotTA fromt 182
GoGdAle-GoodaU-GoodeU.451 ^^M
^^^^H Cowdi^ry, Pnllr, ijurry« 2^
^ Coxje*'I»At Martlin, Query, 222
Haley, 100 ^^M
Bammond, 100 ^^^H
^^H Croeby, SAmm], Qu«'fy, 2^^
^^H Cartltt, William, Jolin aad TbomMi Notei 447
Huzet],35ll ^^H
Hortoi). 109 ^^H
^^H Cuttiing, Reply, '££&
Jtimegun, H57 ^^^H
Jonlan, :t56 ^^H
^^B Darby, Potcr, Noti^, 103
La»»el], itid ^^H
^^m Durlltip, lUctul, Query, 222
Neal, \09 ^^M
^^H Day, Qtic*rr, '^t/i
ForkA, ^55 ^^H
^H D«aUi of ICdwiinl Wljfehvrlfeht. Note» 319
Fiper, 100 ^^M
^^B Dofcncc.4 of iloti^o^ [u Maluc^ 406
I'oole, 2S0 ^H
^^1 Deintng, Query, 107
Bicker, 109 ^^M
^H K 1 j /,M het h , Qu Q ry , 2!^
btebbtoA, Wi ^^H
^H DeMoraDville, Query, SM
^^1 Def ocndftDtB of Leonftrd Bonr» 140
Sweet ser, :i56 ^^H
WebHtcr. m ^^H
^^P 1>eioctidaiil< of TbomAa Norton of Guilford,
W l);ff leiworth , 360 ^^M
Q i 1 t>orl , Qu c ry , 450 ^^H
Gillette, Jonathan, Query, 222 ^^^1
^ Conn., !2(»
0}ii.ry of Cmpt. Ae« Foster of AiidoTer, Ma«i,,
m
Glllpatrick Familv, Xotee on, 100 ^^^H
Diiury of Hofei Foloe of Traro, Maae,, Extracti
Gkason, Ishjio, Query. 222 ^^
ftonii a?
Glover, Note. 106
DtetHct of CRrliftle, Mws., Records of, 50
G orb am Faiuily, Notes on the Prorldcnce Hue
I>orch«ter Ch Hat Ian Name$j 213
of the, 107
Dow; Note, la'i
GottlEffon, American r>octorateB at, 439
Great Barringtoit, Muea., l»»crlptionfl at, 69
Drown- Drowiie Family, Note, H9
Dukes Cauntv, Miws., Heal of 179
Green-Hasey, 211
Dunton Family, 28fl
Guilford, Coun., Nicholas JIijn(?cr of, 46
DtiTham, Query, 450
Guthing or Cuahing. Heply* 106
Ellsabet]], Quc^n of Virgin, Note, 104
Hale, Query, 224
Emery of Uuf^enot Blood, .^13
Hamlin, Htplv. 225
Encfljh W1U«, Wlthiugtou'fl Abstracts of, 01,
214, Ml
Hainmond, Query. 107, 223 [888
Hainmotid, .lohn of Lavenbam, SulTbUt, En^,t
Bxtrsots fW>iEi the Diary of Moaea r&ine of
Hamraona-Frnch, Note. 104
IVuro, Mms., 87
Harford, llnrtford, Query, 354
Harvey, Query, 100
FerffOMin, Query. .154
Ffrst Book of Hayuham Recordn, 15
Ftnt Cborch of liocklngham, Vt.» 4B5
Hasioy-Greeo, 211
HaMkell, Mary, Query, 222 ^^1
H as ti ngB Fam i 1 V Record . 406 ^^M
Fitch, Elixabetli, Qut-ry, 100
Hayet. Query, ?M ^^M
U ayward , H an n iib , Qu ery , 222 ^"
FOitrr, Ciipt. Asia, Diary of, 183
FoBtpr, I'fttleiice, Query, 222
Hertfordshire KniiirrantB In 1636. Note, 352
French, Qi!ipry,3fi4
Hi§toric«l InteRlj?euce—
Fuller, Query, 362
ginia ATitiquitie«» 355
Gtge, Query, 225
Barton, bJi8 [366
Gaire and Allen, Reply, .H54
Connecticut CommlsAlon of Fublic Record*,
G&^e, KhiffMhury iind,'260
Gtillup. John ofTautitoa, MasSmSV
Dictionary of American Book FubHiherf.
108
Gardoii, Rev. Alexander, Letter from, 390
Barlelan Societr, The. 22i5
GenenloificaJ tilfnoiogs atQOOz the EBfUati
Mary hind CjiJHu'dar of Wills, The, 451
Archivr's, 188, 3^5
Mungrave'd Obituary, 461
Weston, Hon. Bvron, 35fi
GeiivnJoflies--
Aldc'p. ISO
Willinnirt, Robert of Koxbury, 228
Allrn,340.990
Wills of the iSheriuaus of Yajtiey, 108
Btntan, 1?5
HbtoiloaJ Societies. Proceedings of—
Bryant^ 101
Barnham, 102
Kew'-En Aland Ulstorio Gcnealogioal. lOO,
Clark, 3M
Hoar, Leonard, De»oendant« of, 119
Curt la, 448
Ilooke, Alderman Humphrey, Will of, 410
Doition, 28«
Horslnf^ton, Querv, 223
Gorham. HJ7
Uoflk i U9 , Dniij el , Que ry, 222 ^^M
Grc^o-Hn^ey, 211
Hovey, Query, 3I>3 ^^^H
Hatiey-lireeii, ^11
HaHtltigtf. 406
Howard, Hannah, Query, 232 ^^^1
Howetl, George Itogera^ 135 ^^M
Hoar, 14»
Hull, Qinrv, 352 ^^M
LoweU. 315
Hunnewell. 140 ^^H
Mnllory, ^20
Milchell, a51
HutcblnB, William, Query, 222 ' ■
Kaah, 1<H
HIuBiratlonfl —
Kortou, 'im
Bookpiiite of Josiah Martin , following pa^
Oliver, lOl
26
Parker, 387
Bookplate of Sir Henry Martin, following
Skin uer, 413
Weld, 442
BoS^late of WUlUm MarLln. foUowtO^
WiUson, 351
page 26
Wood bridge. 401
Seal of Dnkes County , Ma as. , 179
Gcnealoffiefi in FrcparaUon—
Bond, 350
Title of ReoordA of First Church of Rooking-
ham, Vt., 396
Boyden. 451
BeForcft, 356
Antographs : J
Ferry, Am oa, 245 ■
Dufliam, 402
Inde» of Subjects.
9
DfaifftntSoii*^
PortraiU:
Johnson, SAmwl, 11
Howell, Georgv Bomn, IM
Mtftin, William, fbllowinff page 26
Martin. Mn. WilUam, foUowing page 26
MoMley. Edward dtroBg, S77
Perrj, Amos, 246
Tabalar Pedigreas :
Gorges, 102
Penn, 325
Inscriptions at Great Barrlagton, Mass., 60
Jadcson, QaeiTi 224
Jennings, Hannah, Qnoy, 286
Johnson, Samuel, 12
Jones, Dorcas, Query, 222
Jordan, Susanna, Query, 222
Keith, George, Letter of, 425
KeUogg, Query, 86«
King,^ery, 363
Kingshnry and Gage, 260
Kittery, BemonstranM of lYeeholden of, 444
Knott, Query, 364
Lawton, Query, 364
Letters-
Boucher, Jonathan, 32-38
Cooper, Myles, 32
Garden, Bcr. Alexander, 800
Irvine, Wm. Ferguson, 340
Keith, George, m
mtcheU, Jno. 267, 268, 422
Trask. George CeeU, 282, 283
Washington, George, 38, 267, 368, 482
Wilcox, Daniel, Jr^ 440
List of Donors to the Library, zxxr
List of the First Class of Settiers of Chester,
Lunenburg Co., N. 8^ with their Families, 44
Lona Island, N. T., Aadeat Bnrial-Gionnds
of; 53, 203, 301, 427
Lowden, Query, 106
Lowell Pedigree, The, 315
Macclewaln, Mary, Query, 222
M&iue, Defences of ilouMes in, 40ti
UAllory, Peter, New Haven, Conn., 1544, and
»ome of hi<4 Descendants, 320
ManuMript Record of Joseph Bryant, 101
lUrtin, Sarah, Query, 222
William, Ksq.. Representative from No.
Yarmouth to the General Court of
MaKsachusettii, 1792-6, 7, 27
Mather, Rev. Richard, Tlie Parents of, 348
Memoir —
Johnson, Samuel; 11
Howell, George Rofcers, 135
Perry, AmO!i, 245
3Io,-elfcy. Edward Strong, 377
Memoirs of the New-Kogland Historic Gen-
eali^jrical Society, xlvlii
M«rrill. Xathanlel, Query, 222
M^rrilN, (^uery, :i5:j
Militarv Services of the OHborne Family, 283
Mitchell. Chri!«topher of Kittery, Me., 351
M«^>re. Abi*rail, Query, 222
Mo-elny, tuiward Strong, 377
Mo^e!','(^ue^y, 364
Mower. Uuery, 224
Mauser. Ntcliolas of Guilford, Conn., and his
Liescemlantit, 46
Master Roll of Capt. Joseph Tray's Company,
[tf8
N'ash, Francis, of Bralntree, 4C4
Kewliall and Cook, Query, 107
New ifaveu (Conn.) I'otterj', The, 20
Newton, Hunnah, Query, 222
KIcholls Querv, 352
Ntnon. Rev. John of Middletown, Reply, 451
Thomas. Descendants of, 26U
Notes and Queries, 1(»2, 222, 349, 447
Not»-< coDC«rrDing Roger Williams, 212
Note* frt>m Coventry, 1«2
Notes on the Gillpatrick Family, 100
Notes on the Frovidenoe LlM of the Oorham
Family, 167
Notes on tTsher Genealogy, 76
Officers and Committees for the year 1900, ▼!
Officers of the Society, r
Orderly Book of Sergeant Joslah Perry, 70, 164
Osborne Family, Mintary Services of ibe. 283
Paine, Moses of Truro, Mass., 1>Ury of, 87
Parents of Bev. Richard Mather, The, 348
Parents Wanted^uery, 107
Parker, Nahum, Desoendants of, 387
Parmly, Query. 362 [202
Passing into History [Bdward Griffin Porter] ,
Patch and Woodbury, T^nery, 224
Patchln, Query, 364
Peach, Note, 104
Pease, King, Query, 107
Perkins, Query, 354
Perry, Hon. Amos, LL.D., 246
Sergeant JosUh, Orderly Book of, 70, 164
Peter, Thomas of Saybrook and Mylor, 330
PhiUipps, Joshua, Query, 222
Porter, Edward Griffin, Note, 202
Portraits, see Illustrations.
Post, Query, 364
Potters, The New Haren, Conn., 30 [06
Pray, Muster Boll of Capi Joseph's Company,
Prichard, Query, 364 *^ »' ^ "
Prudden-Field, Qnery, 107
Rare Medal. A, Query, 106
Baymond, Query, 106
Baynham Becords, First Book of, 16
Beoent Publications, 130, 241, 372, 460
Becords of the Church in Bolton, Conn., 80, 263
Becords of the Fhrst Church of Boddngham.
Vt. 107 280
Becords of the Original District of CarUsle,
Mass., 50
Bemonstrance of Freeholders of Kittery 4o the
General Court, 1784, 444
Beport of the Corresponding Secretary, xl
Councu, xxiv
Uistoriographer, zlvi
Librarian, xxxli
Treasurer, xlii
Trustees of the Kidder Fund, xlv
Rev. Jacob Johnson's Pamphlet, Query, 106
Rockingham, Vt., Records of First Church of,
197, 289, 435
Royce, Ruth, Query, 222
Sage, Quer)', 352
Savory in Davis's •• Ancient Landmarks of Ply-
mouth," Note, 102
Settlers of Chenter, N. S.,44
Seal of the County of Dukes, Mass. (Martha's
Vineyard), 179
Shaw, Catheriue, Query, 222
Shermans of Yaxley, Eng., Wills of the, 62, 152
Sherwood, iiuth, Query, 223
Skiuuer, Lieut. John, Reply, 450
Ricliard of Alarblehead, 413
Smith, George, Query, 223
Hannah, Query, 223
Societies and their Proceedings, N. E. H. G., xxi
Somers, Query, 225
Spear, (^uery, ."ii>2
Stoneham, Ma.«.8., Church Records, 31>2
Stocicbridge Indians in the American Revolu-
tion, The, 1(52
Stratton, Mary, Query, 225
Strengthrteld, Lydia, Ancestry of, 300
Strickland, Elizabeth, Query, 223
Tabular Pedigrees, see Illustrations.
Templar, Query, 354
Terry, Note, loa
Thomas, Query, 107
Reply, 220
Thompson, Abigail, Query, 223
Tobey, Query, XA
Traske Family in England, The, 270
10
Index of StU>jects.
Two Peaohea of Marblehead, The, 276
Two Wingfleld Entries, Note, 104
Ueher Genealogy, Notes on, 76
Vines, GoTernor Riduurd, 146
Washbora, Qaerj, 364
Wasliington, Lawrence, bom in 1644, Note, 499
Mltcheil Letters, 266, 422
Watertown Fidelity Men, 86
Weaver, Query, 363
Freeborn, Query, 363
Weetamoe : A New-England Qaeen of the
Seventeenth Centory, 261
Weld, Bev. Habiiah of Attleboro, Mass., 442
Wiloox, Daniel Jr., Letters of, 440
Will of Alderman Hamphrey Hooke, of Bristol,
England, 410
Woodbridge Record, 401
White andTerry, Note, 103
Wilkinson, Roth, Query, 223
Williams, Hester, Query, 223
Roger, Notes concerning, 212
WiUs, Administrations and Abstracts —
AJcott, William (1635), 218
Ball, Edward (1630), 97
Elizabeth (1649), 97
Henry (1603), 97
John (1638), 96
John ri648),96
Benbowe, Toomas (1672-3), 194
Brewster, John (1610), 348
Camp, George (1666), 346
Ck>mer. John (1689), 193
Creffleld, Edward (1694), 198
Crumwell, Elizabeth (1649), 347
Davy,John(l'49), 189
Desborouffh, William (1648), 96
Deward, John (16tf6), 190
Disborough, John (1660), 96
Disborowe, Jeffry (1623), 96
Disbrowe, James (1638), 96
Dudley, MUes (1697), 94
Eastman, John (1602), 343
Easton, Charles (1616), 346
Feme, James (1029-30), 198
John (1619-20), 192
(1638), 192
(1680), 193
Frost, Nicholas (1638), 344
Roger (1673), 194
Gorges, Ann (1066), 191
Dame Elizabeth (1659), 191
Ferdlnundo (1664), 191
Hamlyn, Itobcrt (uiio>, a^fi
Hamoudf Jutiu (l^M)^ '^iii
Bobftuii, ^t. Juhn (l&fiS), 342
HodKi'Pt I'''ttr (im7), m
Hooke, JlumHirey (16*9), 410
Hoptcm^ WJMlum (17^), ipo
HuiamiiTi, AUmImm (17*8)» 196
HuJrtiti, N»rhniiiHl {imi), IM
HtiBU Ukhurd M' Vi ? -ir,
lIatLhlii:.i"n, Aii ^7\ 196
Ingerson, Alary (1643-4), 94 '
Inkerson, Kichurd (1>)58), 343
Jazbering, Paul (1669), 347
Kingsbury, lh>nry (1069), 260
Leayen, Hughe (1609), 190
Lechford, ait Richard (1611), 216
Lee, John (1092), 195
Letchfurd, Dume Elianor (1612), 216
Livermoro, Henry (1640), 345
Lowthropp, Marke (1060), 92
lUchard (16(iO),93
Mason, U enter (1702), 189
Hugh (1702), 189
Master, OliflTe (16:«), 91
Mitchell, Christopher (1743), 351
Odieme, .luane (lr>28-9), 218
Page, WilUam ( 1548), 289
Pemberton, Josoph (1647), 214
Paule (1625), 196
William (1640), 214
Wills, Administrations and Abstracts-
Pen, Christian (1630-91)^, 334
Stephen (1693), 338
Thomas (1588), 336
(1617), 336
Pene, Richard (1627), 336
Penn, Anne (1640), 338
George (1632), 334
Henry (1632), 334
(1632), 337
Joane (1619), 336
John (1587), 336
Margaret (1681-2), 835
Ralph (1646), 337
Richard (1673), 335
(1721), 339
Robert (1611), 338
(1638), 338
Thomas (1648), 338
(1700), 339
WilUam (1629), 336
(1648), 338
(1697), 338
sir WilUam (1670), 334
Penne, EUzabeth (1666), 337
John, (1538), 336
(1559), 336
(1599), 337
Thomas (1665), 337
WiUiam (1692), 333
Pennington, Alice (1607), 342
Peters, Thomas (1664), 339
Pierman als. Plermalne, John (1709), 196
Plomer, Richard (1584), 347
Pond. John (1639), 348
Rastell, John (1568), 334
Ruggles, John (1644), 219
St. John, Sir Oliver (1630-31), 341
Bayer, Godley (1610), 343
Sessions, Alexander (1069), 260
Sharman, Alexander (1635), 216
Sherman, Anthonie (1583), 157
Anthony (158:0, 66
Faith (1607), 66
Fraucis (lfl05), 65, 161
Henry (1690), 64
James (1577), 156
John (1504), 66, 152
(1587), 64, 160
(1586), 68
Nicholas (1620-1), 66, 161
Richard (1587), 63, 160
Robert (1576), 65, 157
Thomas (1551), 62, 153
(1594), 65
WiUIam (1583), 64, 68, 158
Sibtherp, Robert (1645-6), 344
Smith, Margaret (1629), 218
Peter, (1506), 345
SnelUng, Joane (1051), 97
Stace, Kymphas (106H-9), 346
Stockton, Owen, (1680), 188
Stokes, l»hiUipp (1&*), 218
Sutton, Samuell (16:{7-iJ), 97
Swanne. Schola.xtica (1634), 94
Swett, Joseph (1095), 190
Traske, John (1574), 283
(1598), Z83
(16:w), «2
WiUiam (1589), 281
Tucke, Christiau, (1630-31), 334
Vines, Richard (1051), M8
WUlouglibye, Thomas (1596), 344
Withington, Arthure (1631), 93
Nh-holas (1623-4), 219
Richard (1026), 219
Woodman, Peter (1560), 345
Woollcott, Roger (1615), 93
Wills of the Shermans of Yaxley in Suffolk,
England, 62
Willuon Family, Note, 351
WUson, Hannah, Query, L'23
WitiiinRton's Abstracts of English WiUs, 91,
214,341
Woodbunr and Patch, Query, 224
Wyman, Query, 354
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NEW-ENGLAND V...
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL
REGISTER.
JANUARY, 1900.
SAMUEL JOHNSON, A.M.
Bj the Bev. Edwabd G. Porter, A.M.
Samuel. Johnson, a member of this Society aince 1870, was
bom on Somerset street, Boston, 20 March, 1826. He was seventh
in succession firom James, who was admitted a freeman of Boston
in 1636. Samuel Johnson, Sen., the father of our member, was
bom in Salem 12 ]Mareh, 1792 ; and the mother, Charlotte Abigail
Howe, was born in Brookfield 18 January, 1807.
Samuel Johnson, Jr., was the oldest son in a family of seven
children, and a twin-brother of Charlotte, who married the late Rev.
James Howard Means, D.D., the esteemed successor of the Rev.
Dr. Codman of Dorchester. The home which our friend knew un-
til he was eight years old, was in Milton Place, off Federal street,
then a fine residence section. Afterward the family lived on Frank-
lin Place until 1850, when the growth of business invaded that
beautiful precinct.
*' Sam," as he was commonly called by his friends, was sent to a
boanling-school at Sandwich, kept by Captain Joseph Wing, while
the twin-sister was placed at a girls' school in the same town. Ilis
studies were continued at Chauncy-Hall School in Boston until the
age (»f sixteen, when his father surprised him one evening by telling
hiiu he must be ready to go into a store the next day. So the boy
VOL. LIV. 2
12
Samitel Johnson, A.M.
[J.
an.
took leave of tia teacher, Mr. Thayer, and entered upon the new
career Whidh naturally appealed to hia youthful ambition. He had
to be^n at the bottom of the ladder, and go to the store of Hovey,
^^JJUjMia ^ Co,, an importing and jobbing house, then on Water
if feet, as early a« six o'elock in the morning, to attend to the sweep-
-. ing and duatiog and making the fires, and then return home for his
^ •* breakfast. He never regretted the drill whicli tliia experience gave
him at the starts for it developed those qualities of order, industry
and alertness which are so essential in a mercantile life.
In 184*] the firm moved to Winter street and formed a connec-
tion with John Chandler and Richard C. (ircenleaf, who had been
in the retail trade, A little later Washington Williams withdrew
and Chandler took the old Central Church building, and the new
firm assumed the name of C. F, Hovey & Co., which it bears to
this day. Mr. Johnson became a partner about the same time,
1850, with Mr. Hemy Woods and Mr. William Endicott, Jr., both
of whom survive him in this long and honorable connection. Mr.
Hovey, a native of Brookfield, died in 185i) at the age of fifty-two,
and Mr. Grreenleaf died in 1887. The firm moved to its present
location in Summer street in 1854.
For several years ilr. Johnson attended to the foreign depart-
ment of the business, and made many trips t« England, Paris,
Lyons, Switzerland and Germany, acquiring a large personal ac-
quaintance with men and methods, which proved to be a practical
advantage to the house. He was accustomed to give hie close at-
tention to the matter of purchasing, and when he had reached a de-
cision he would abide by it without wavering- This saved him a
good deal of worry. He often said that a business man could not
aftbrd to hesitate at\er once making up his mind, Wliilc in Europe
he was scrupulous in the use of his time, rarely visiting places of
entertainment or indulging in late hours, as many of his companions
were in the habit of doing* As a result he was always fresh and
ready for his work.
Our friend was naturally of a quiet and amiable disposition and
1900.] Samuel Johneony A.M. 13
inclined to make the beat of eyerjrthing. In hard times, when most
men were depressed, he was calm and even cheerful ; and this was
not owing to indifference but to a well-balanced mind, to an un-
■usoally even and philosophic temper, which itself was worth a for-
tune to him. To this was added his strong, confiding Christian
&ith, which steadily grew with his years and seemed never to for-
sake him. The man who can cany such sunlight and equipoise
with him into all the relations of life is a tower of strength to his
family, his partners, his friends. As we look upon the familiar face
which accompanies this sketch, we see the features which reveal the
characters-dignity, strength, refinement, kindness, patience, humor,
all are there. Nothing is concealed. The soul shines through, and
we are drawn to it instinctively for fellowship and support. Would
that this type of manhood might find more frequent illustrations
among us.
We are not surprised to find that the services of such a man were
in great demand outside of his regular business ; and happily Mr.
Johnson was in such a position that he could give valuable counsel
and assistance to a great many people. As a trustee of several of
our largest estates, as well as of many smaller ones from which he
often received no remuneration, he found a most useful and benefi-
cent field for the exercise of his sound judgment and his unswerving
integrity. He was also connected with many institutions of a finan-
cial, charitable aud educational character, such as the Provident In-
stitution for Savings, the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance
Company, the Webster National Bank, the Y. M. C. A., the In-
stitute of Technology, Wheaton Seminary, the Bible Society, the
Boston Dispensary and the Home for Aged Women. He was presi-
dent of the American Congregational Association ; and the last pub-
lic service of his life was in presiding at the dedication of the new
Congregational Building on Beacon street. He was one of the
founders of the Congregational Club, a member of the Bostonian
Society and an active participant in the meetings of the Colonial
Society of Majasachusetts.
14 Samuel Johnson^ A.M. [Jan.
But it was in his connection with the Old South Church that Mr.
Johnson found his most important and congenial work. For many-
years he was regarded as its foremost representative. During the
trying period of the change of location, he was the guiding spirit of
the majority; and although he encountered much criticism from
certain quarters, his motives were never questioned, and he had the
satisfaction of seeing the ancient church, for which he struggled,
strongly established in its new home and doing its spiritual and
philanthropic work on a larger scale than ever.
As a contributor to various charitable objects Mr. Johnson was
widely known. The missionary societies found in him an intelli-
gent and generous giver. The presidents of western colleges rarely
came to Boston without calling upon him, and it is but fair to say
that they seldom went away empty-handed. He received them
kindly, even when absorbed in other engagements. Hospitality
was a characteristic trait of his life. He was one of the first to re-
side on Commonwealth avenue, and his home at No. 7 was always
dear to him — so much so indeed that he never could be persuaded
to belong to many clubs, and he seldom went out evenings. His
honorary degree of Master of Arts was conferred by Williams Col-
lege in 1897, a just recognition of his eminent public service.
For twenty-five summers in succession our associate lived at
Nahant, where he found needed rest on land and water, and where
at last, on the thirteenth of August, 1899, he peacefuUy surrendered
the burden of this mortal life at the ripe age of seventy-three.
Mr. Johnson was married 29th March, 1859, to Mary, daughter
of Deacon Charles and Mary Abigail (Noble) Stoddard of Boston.
Mrs. Johnson died 3 February, 1891. A memorial tribute to her,
entitled "A Silver Cord Loosed," is in the Society's library, as
well as a printed sermon by Dr. Gordon in memory of Mr. John-
son's mother, who died April 3, 1888 ; and another sermon, just
received, delineating the characteristic traits of our deceased friend.
Mr. Johnson left two sons, Wolcott Howe Johnson and Arthur
Stoddard Johnson, who with their families reside in this city.
1900.] Firtt Book ofRaynham Beeords. 15
FIRST BOOK OF RAYNHAM RECORDS.
From a copy in the possession of this Society.
[Continued from Volume 53, page 439.]
[Page 33.]
1739 Dec 12 b. Abigail dau. of John Tuell <& Abigail his wife
[Page 34.]
1740 May 19 b Wealthy dau. Israel Washburn & Leah his wife &
d. Aug 23, 1747
1741/2 Mar 19 b. Mary dau. Do. & Do. — & d. Aug 16. 1747
1744 June 8 b. Israel son Do. & Do. — & d Aug 24, 1747
1749 Nov 20 b. Leah dau Do & Do
1752 Aug 8 b. Olive dau Do & Do
1755 Jany 30 b. Israel son Do & Do
1759 June 16 b. Nehemiah, " Do & "
1761 Sept 29 b Seth ** " "
1764 May 14 b Oliver " « **
1 785 Mch 27 b. John G. Dean son of Joseph Dean & Polly his wife
1790 Sept 25 b Polly Dean dau Do. & Do. m. Abiezer Dean
1802 June 25 b. Joseph Augustas Dean son Do & Do
[Page 35.]
17^^* Mar 4 b Hannah dau. Ephraim Wilbore & Hannah his wife
ITnr,* Oct 1 b. Patience dau Do. & Do.
178H July 17 b. Reuben son Do. & Do
1700 June 24 b. Versina dau Do & Do
175^^4 Nov 4 b. Elijah son of Ebenezer Wilbur & Elizabeth his
wife«S:d. Sept 13, 1785
1786 July 3 b. Elizabeth dau. Do & Do.
17H8 May 12 b Ebc^nezer son Do <& Do.
171<0 Api 21 b. Rt'uel son Do & Do.
17i»2 Aug 31 b. Ziba son Do & Do.
170.> Feb 22 b. Susannah dau Do & Do.
17'Jl» Mch 24 b. Bathsheba
[Page 36.]
1731 June 27 b. David White son of John White & Elizabeth his
wife
" The Rev'^ Mr. John Wales & Mrs. Hazadiah Leonard were married
November the 8^»' 1733 by the Rev'* Mr. Clap."
1732 Nov. 10 b. Lydia dau. Samuel Whiter & Susannah his wife
1734 Aug. 16 b. Jolin son Rev'* Mr. John Wales & Hazadiah his
wife
1734 June 20 m. Stephen Wood & Remember Hodges by Wales
1736 Sept. 12 b. Prudence dau. Rev'* Mr. John Wales & Hazadiah
his wife Sunday
[•Query? IV. R. D.]
16 First Book ofRaynhum Recotds. [JaOi.
1735 May 8 m. Thomas White of Taunton <& Sarah
Brettun of R. by Wales
1736/7 Jany 18 m. Timothy WilliamB of Taunton & Elizar
beth BrettuH of R. by Do.
[Page 37.]
1724 Aug. 16 b- Mary dau Shadrach Wilbore Jun' & Anna his wife
1732 May 6 b. ^^^^ \ twins, son & dau. Do & Do
1737 July 7 d. Anna Wilbore wife of the above Shadradi Wil-
bore Jr.
1738 Dec 7 b. Mary Wales dau. ReV'. Mr. John Wales & Haeft-
diah his wife
1740/1 Jany 17 b. Nath^ Wales son Do. & Do.
1738 Sept 12 b. Mary dau. Nath^. Williams & Mary his wife
Edmund son of Edmund Williams & Lydia hig
wife Wed ^ o'clk A.M.
John White son John & Elizabeth W. in 14"» year
of age
1739
June
27
b.
a
Oct.
13
d.
1737
1741
Nov
May
6
8
m.
b.
1742
1743
Feb
July
13
1
b.
b.
[Page 38.]
Edmund Williams & Lydia Crane by Wales
8 b. Lydia dan Edmund & Lydia Williams \ before d
Friday morning
Jason son Do & Do. — Sunday
Elkanah son Rev** Mr. John Wales & Hazadiah
his wife
1744 Feb 6 b Anne dau Edmund & Lydia Williams 40 min. past
9 o'clk A.M.
[& (p. 63) d. 4 Sept 1763 Sunday J past 2 P.M.
aged 18yrs 16 m. 26 d.]
1739 Nov 8 m. Shadrach Wilbore Jr. & Mehitable White both of
R. by Wales
1742 Aug 26 m. Simeon Williams of Easton & Zipporah Crane of
R. bv Wales
1742/3 Feb 18 m. Seth White of Norton &, Naomi White of R. by
Wales
1744 May 30 m. Abiiah Wilbore & Phebe White both of R. by
Wales
[Page 39.]
Whit ■
1796 Dec 17 b. Polly White dau. Elijah White Jun'. & Mary his
wife
1799 June 22 b Rhoda White 2^ dau Do. & Do.
1800 Mch 13 b. Eliza White 3«» dau Do & Do
1802 Mch 8 b. Elijah White son — Do & Do
1804 June 11 b Adeline White dau -— Do & Do.
1808 Sept 20 b. Elijah White son — Do & Do
1793 July 1 b. Asa son of Zadock Presho & Orphah his wife
1794 July 24 b. Laura dau Do. <Sb Do.
1795 Sept 4 b. James son Do. & Do.
1797 Jany 19 b. Sullivan son Do. & Do.
1798 Nov 14 b. Ebenezer son Do. & Do.
1900.] FirH Book ofBaynham Records. 17
1800
Mch
19
b.
Ezra — son
Do.
& Do.
laoi
June
29
b.
Daniel son
Do
& Do.
1803
Dec
ao
b.
Buth FoFbes dau
Do
& Do.
1804
Apl
5
b.
Almira dau
Do
& Do.
1807
July
10
b
Isaac — son
Do
<& Do
1809
Apl
21
b.
William Henry son
Do
& Do
1805
May
26
b.
Zadock — son
Do
<& Do
[Page 40.]
1738 Not 10 b. Pbebe* dau Zepbaniah & Hannab Leonard Frid^^
& d Nov 9. 1739
1739 Nov 8 d. Abigail* dau Do. & Do.
1740 Aug 4 b. Prudence dau Do. <Sb Do. Monday abt. 11
o'clk at nigbt N.R She was his 2^ child of
that name. She d. June 12. 1752 Monday
1735 Nov 17 b. Paul son of Tho'. & Sarah Leonard Monday
1738 July 3 b. Caroline dau Do & Do do.
1737 Nov 17 m. David Simeon & Thankful Shelly by Wales
1737 Aug 16 b. Jonathan son of Samuel Leonard Jr. <& Abigail hia
wife Tues. & d Oct. 18, 1737, Tuea,
[Page 41.]
1740 July 22 b. Phebe dau. Thomas & Sarah Leonard Tuesday 8
A.M.
1742 May 19 b. Abigail dau. Capt Zephaniah Leonard <& Hannah
his wife — The 2** dau of that name
1745 Apl 13 d. Samuel Leonard Esq. of Raynham on Satterday a
little after Sunset aged 71 years 2 mo & 12 days.
1739 Sept 27 m. James Leonard of Taunton <fe Mary Dean of R.
by Wales
1739 Apl 20 b Bethiah dau. Samuel Leonard Jr. & Abigail wife
— Frid.
1743/4 Feb 14 b. Nathaniel son Do. & Do. — Tuesday 8 o'clk M.
[Page 42.]
Children of Zephaniah Leonard & Hannah his wife viz.
1744 Aug 3 b. ApjK)llo8 — Friday
174»; July IC b. Phobe — Wed. & d. June 17. 1752 Wed.
174.S Api 8 b. Silas — Frid. & d. May 15. 1752 Frid.
17 ')0 July 7 b Ezra son of Josiah Leonard & Hannah his wife
1741 May 4 m, Philip Leonard & Lydia Chase both
of R. ' by Wales
1743 Nov 1 m. Nicholas Leonard of R. & Hannah
Stinipson of Taunton by Do.
174^)^7 Mch 4 m. Josiah Leonard & Hannah Campbell
both of R. by Do.
1747 Nov 23 b. Josiali son of Josiah Leonard & Hannah his wife
Josiah Leonard Jr. dyed Nov 13. 1777
1748 Sept 19 d, at Boston about 5 o'clk A.M. Mary Leonard the
daughter of Maj. Zephaniah Leonard & Hannah
his wife aged '1'2 years wanting 3 days & was
brot. to Raynham and Interred there Sept. 21,
1748
* Both buried in the same grave.
18 First Book of Raynham Records. [Jan.
[Page 43.]
Samuel Leonard y\ 2^. Esq. Deceased December 21. 1749 & Nathan
his son deceased Feb 16"" 1749/50 & Samuel Leonard the 3** his son de-
ceased July 14, 1750
1750 Dec. 6 b. Samuel son Zephaniah Leonard & Hannah his
wife — Thurs.
1749
Feb
15
b.
Ephraim son of Edmund Leonard & Mary his
wife
1751
Mch
31
b.
Dorcas dau. Do <& Do. & d. Nov 14, 1752 N. S.
aged 12yr8 7in. 3d.
1752
May
5
b.
Seth son — Do & Do.
1754
Apl
3
b.
Simeon son — Do & Do
1759
May
30
b.
Solomon son — Do & Do.
Children of Philip Leonard & Lydia his wife
1742
Feb
14
b.
Judith
1743
Aug.
14
b.
Philip
1744
Jany
12
b.
Lydia
1743
July
10
b.
David [e«. 1745? J:D.]
1747
July
28
b.
Rebeckah
1749
June
21
b.
Reuben
[Page 44.]
1753
Jany
15
d
Sarah wife of Thomas Leonard 3''.
1763
Feb
24
m.
Ebenezer Stetson of Dighton & Anna Leonard of
R. by Wales
1774
July
1
d.
Mr. Thomas Leonard
1778
Sept
20
b.
Rhoda dau. of Libeus Shelly & Bethany his wife
1782
Jany
30
b.
Lot son Do & Phebe his wife
1784
Aug
13
b.
Green " Do & Do.
1786
Nov
7
b.
Phebe dau Do. & Do.
1788
June
23
b.
Polly « Do. & Do.
1790
Mch
11
b.
Libeus son Do. & Do.
[Page 45.]
1740 Apl 3 m. Philip Hall & Huldah Leonard by Wales
Child
1740/41 Jany 18 b. Huldah dau Philip Hall & Huldah his wife
1741 Dec. 26 b. Noah son John Hall & Hannah his wife — Satur-
day
John Hall the son of Jonathan Hall & Sarah his first wife (whose
maiden name was Sarah Ockington) Dyed in the battle of the seige at Cape
Breton on May 26. 1745 in attacking the Island Battery
"^ ' Amos Hall & Abigail Blake both of R. by Wales
Silas son of Jonathan Hall Jr. & Lydia his wife —
Friday
Prudence dau Do. & Do. — Wednesday
[see death p. 46 w. B. D.]
Lydia " Do & Do.
Jemima " Do & Do
1744
1742/3
Dec
Feby
20
4
m.
b
1744/5
Mar
20
b.
1747
1750
Oct
Aug
21
14
b.
b
1900.] FirH Book of Raynham Records. 19
[Page 46.]
Jonathan Hall <he 1"*. of Raynham Deceased April 19. 1750
Said HaU's 2^ wife died July 1754
1727 July 9 b. Brian son of John Hall 3^ of Taunton & Mary his
wife
Prudence dau Dea. Jona. Hall & Lydia his wife
Jonathan son of Jonathan Hall & Lydia his wife
Sunday
Hezekiah son of Dea. Jona Hall & Do Wed
Obed son Do & Do
Mary dau. Abel Hayward & Mary his wife
Charlotte, 2~*. dau Do & Do
1752
1753
June
June
21
10
b.
1755
1757
Nov
Dec
12
23
b.
b.
1757
1765
Nov
Feb
27
14
b
b.
[Page 47.]
1775 Oct 29 d. Nehemiah Hall, 70 years 9 mos & 3 days old
Children of Dea. Jonathan Hall & Lydia his wife, viz.
1759
Dec
25
b.
Ebenezer
1762
June
6
b.
Abigail &4, Apl 3. 1765
1764
Apl
26
171.
Dea Jonathan Hall & Hannah Hall
1765
May
17
b.
Linus their son
1777
Mch
4
b.
Lois dau. Hezekiah Hall & Sarah his wife
1779
Jany
24
b.
Bezer son Do. & Do. & d. Aug 5. 1780
1781
June
26
b.
Eliphalet son Do. & Do — born in Bridge-
water
1783
July
30
b
Adrastusson Do. & Do.
1786
Apl
3
b.
Bezer son Do & Do
[Page 48.]
1743
All*:
5
b.
Annie dau. Gabriel & Phebe Crofsman
1744/0
Jany
18
m.
Onesimus Campbell of Raynham & Allice Rich-
mond of Taunton by Sam^ Leonard Jr. J: P.
1730
Nov
8
m.
Nehemiah Campbell & Jemima Leonard both of
R. by Wales
173.^
Feb
13
b.
Joanna dau. Thomas Crossman & Joanna his wife
1741
Aii<j
28
b.
Allice dau. Do. & Do
1744
Mav
12
b.
Thomas son Do. & Do
174H
Ft-h
6
b
Elizabeth dau. Do. & Do.
174')
Oct
1
b
Seth son Gabriel Grossman & Phebe his wife
174^
Jany
7
b
Hannah dau. Do. & Do.
1750
. June
25
b.
Gabriel son Do. & Do.
[Page 49.]
1736 Dec 28 b. Hannah dau. Stephen Dean & Hannah his wife &
d. Jany 8 1736
1747 Apl 30 b Stephen son. Do. <fe Do.
1740 Oct 19 d. Stephen Dean y^. father of the above nanuMl child-
ren, aged 41 yrs 20d.
1762 July 3 d. Sophia Dean widow of P^lijah Dean
Children of Stephen Dean & Hannah his wife
1768 Feb 22 b. Zoheth -- Monday — 1st son
20 Tke New Haven JPoiters. [Jan*
1770
May 21 b. Cassandra — Do — Ist dau.
1773
Oct 19 b. Stephen — Tuesday — 2*. son
1776
June 6 b. Arnold — Thursday — 3**. son
[Page 50.]
Children of Samuel Le<»iard & Anna his wife
1768
Mch 4 b. Samuel
1770
Aug 26 b. Job
1773
Feb 22 b. Jane
1777
Aug. 14 b. Anna
1781
July 31 b. Hannah
1786
Oct 4 b. Wetherell
1791
Nov 26 b. David
1795
Feb. 17 b. Elijah
Rec« Oct 13. 1801
Children of Simeon Leonard & Keziah his wife
1787
Dec 16 b. Demas [guess a daughter, w. b. d.]
1789
Sept 14 b. Marshall — son
1792
Nov 7 b. Arnold — do.
1794
July 20 b. Sebury
1796
July 4 b. Levi
1799
Mch 1 b. Melansa
[Page 51.]
Children of Capt. Joshua Leonard Ss Hannah his wife
1769
June 25 b. Joshua — Ist son
1770
Sept 8 b. Hannah — 1st dau
1772
Mch 11 b. Silas — 2<*. son
1773
Aug 29 b Mary — 2<». dau
1775
Feb 12 b. Peyton Randolph — 3^. son
1776
Aug 29 b Isaac 4"^ son
[To be continued.]
THE NEW HAVEN (CONN.) POTTERS, 1639.
By James Shefard, of New Britain, Conn.
1. Hannah [Potter] Beecher was the mother of the New Haven
Potters, who appeared early in New Haven as a widow with sons : i. John,
ii. William and iii. Isaac Beecher, the ancestor of Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. Her first husband. Potter, died in England, where she married
a Mr. Beecher.
It is generally supposed that her husband was John Beecher, one of the
seven whom Eaton sent to New Haven in advance of the colony and who
died before the colony arrived. She has been considered to be die mother
of Isaac Beecher, for she calls him her son in her will and gave him one-
third of her property ; but recent investigations, it is claimed, show con-
clusively that Isaac was only a step-son, the son of her second husband by
a former wife.
There was in New Haven, says G. F. Tuttle, as early as 1641, a widow
Hannah Potter, known as widow Potter the midwife. In 1643 she had
1900.] The New Haven Potters. 21
two persons in the family, thirty pounds estate and twenty and one quar-
ter acres of land. She is called '' sister Potter the midwife," in seating the
uMeting house in 1646^ She is supposed to have been akin to the other
Potters, but there is no record to show it. She has often been confounded
with the widow Hannah Beecher, but the records clearly show that they
were two different persons.
The will of Hannah Beecher was prored April b, 1 659, and is recorded
in first part^ voL i., p. 80, of New Hayen Prolmte ReconiB, as follows :
^< I Hannah Beecher of New HaTen, expecting my great change do make
this my last will and testament, I bequeath my soul unto the hands of my
Lord Jesus Christ by whose meritt I hope to be saved and my body to be
hurried at the discretion of my Son William Potter my Executor. And
for my worldly goods I give unto John Potter my Grand child twenty
shillings and to Hannah Blackly, my Grand child, wife to Samuel Blackly,
twenty shillings, And to Samuel Potter my Grand child twenty shillings
to be paid to them within three months after my decease. And for the
rest of my estate I give one third part to my son Isaac Beecher and two
thirds to my eldest son WiUiam Potter, making faim my Executor, desiring
him to be as a father to his younger brother and his children. And in
(firiding my goods my will is that my son William should have my feather
bed with that belongeth to it, unto his part and that the rest be divided at
the discretion of my Overseers with the assistance of Sister Wakeman and
sister Rutherford and I desire my loving freinds Mr. Mathew Gilbert and
John Wakeman to be overseers of this my last will whereunto I have set
my hand this Idth day of June, Anno 1657.
Witnesses. the mark of
Mathew Gilbert, Hahxah Becher.
.Tohn Wakeman,
Sanih Rutherford."
Iler chiMren were: John Potter, died 1643. William Potter, bom
aVmt 10O8; died 1GG2.
2. JoHN^ Potter {Hannah^ Beecher^) was a freeman in New Haven
in IG.'V.*, not admitted when the planters* covenant was first signed but
expn-sstd his consent to it and soon after subscribed to the agreement made
in ;rt*iH'ral town meeting, 1G.'J9, " thatt church members onely shall be free
buri'rsses and they onely shall chuse among themselves magistrates and
ot?i<vrs."
In 1<)4.3 he had four persons in the family, estate valued at twenty-five
pounds, and had twenty-eight and three-quarter's acres of land. Tuttle
say> that he die<i in 1(>4;3. The name of John Potter's widow wiis Eliza-
biili. In June, 1046, one Mrs. Rrewster was before the court for slamler-
in:; many persons one of whom was William Preston. She also slandered
widow Potter (of John), and P^dward Parker. P^or some reason, not
&tai«-<l, the elders, «^c., did not ap{)rove of Edward Parker and rcipjested
Mr^. Potter not to rtreive his attentions. The result was that Mrs. Potter
was fxcommunicated and Mrs. Brewster said that '' Mrs. Potter would not
join the church iK'cause she would not ^ive up Edward Parker." She
m,irried Edward Parker alx)ut this time, for in July, l()4r), ** Edward Par-
ker and his wife presented their desires to the Court to invest John Potter's
tuo son** in the right of their father's land and house and declared then>-
stlve> willing to bestow a heifer of a year old on Hannah and deliv«T it
preM'Utly for her use and so to be improved as stock for her ♦ ♦ ♦ per a
23
The New Haven Potters.
[Jan,
particular writing in the hand of the secret tarie, made and signed by both
of them hefore the governor, deputy governor and msigLstrat^s/'
In the same year "It waa ordered with the rfinseiit of Edward Parker
and his wife, that Jn**, Potter sliould be put an apprentice for 8 years from
the tirst of Aug, last unto Roger Allen for to leariie hi» trade/'
In Novetnher, lti4*J, Edwanl Parker appeared in Court and "desired
that he might be freed from his engagemeut coneerning the house and lott
whirli was John Potter's and is iecuritie for the children's portionfi, for he
is willing to leave it to the court to disposite of otherwise,"
In lf>50 William Potter was called before the court to account for a
heifer he had of his kinswoman Hannah Potter* He said he would give
twenty shillings a year for her until his kinswoman was of age to receive
her.
After Edward Parker's death in 1GG2, his widow, Elizabeth, married
Robert Rose of Branford, who died in lf)6o. Rose and his first wife were
anc« gtorg of the writer, and by this marriage he can say that he descended
from both wives^ of Rohert R^ise.
Widow Rose was probahly a buainess woman, for her son John Potter,
in his will, 1706, gives to his son Samuel ^' ye still that was my mother's,**
He also gives to the same son the hedntead and little chair ** that was his
gran rl m o t h e r' s, * * ( w id o w H a n nal i Bee ch e r *a ) . W i d o w E 1 i za be tli Rose m ade
her will July 23, 1077, and died before signing it. llie children agreed to
abide Ijy the will and later the court admitted the will to probate, Nothing
is known against widow Elizabeth Rorc, alias Parker, alias Potter, except
her romantic attachment for Edward Parker^ and nothing is known against
Parker except that the elders for some unknown reason did not approve of
him. The fact that her heirs agreed to stand by a void will is conclusive
proof that she was a woman of merit and had the respect of her children,
who were willing, even in property affairs*, to abide by her wishes. She
died July 28, IG77. Her will, recortled in vol, i., part first, p, 176, New
Haven Probate Records, is aa follows:
**The last will of Elizabeth Rose widdow N, Haven deceased.
Know all whom it may concern that I Elj;^al)eth Rose of New Havett
widtlow being weak in boily yet of comjwtent sound understanding and
memory doe make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner
and form following; committing my soule into ye hands of Jesus Christ my
redemer and my body to a descent burial 1 according to ye diHcn^tion of my
executors hereafter to be named ; I dispose of my outwarfl estate as fol-
io weth. Imps. I doe give and bequeath unto my two sons John Pottf^r and
Samll Potter twenty shillings a piece. Item* To my son John Parker
my house he lives in w^ith all my land and meatlow and all the rights ^
priveledges thereunto belonging. Item, to my daughter Brf>oks twenty
shillings. Item, to my daughter Hall my small bible, and to my daughter
cook-^ my best sute of apparrelL Item, to all my grandchildren twelve
pence a piece. Item. After ail my debts & legaeyes tie paid and other
necessary expenses discharged my will is that ye remainder of my estate be
equally divided between my three daughters Mary, Hope, & Lydia. And
I doe <lesire and appoint my two sons John Potter and John Parker joint
Executors of this my last will and testament and I doe allow them to have
out of my estate ten shillings a piece for their care and paynes therein.
And I doe hereby revoke all forn^er wills and declare and publish lliis to
bee mv last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto sett
1900.] The New Haven Potters. 23
mj hand and seal this three and twentyeth day of July one thousand six
hundred and seventy seven, 1 677, signed and sealed in ye presence of
but dyed before signiug and sealing."
The inventory of her estate amounted to £49. lis. 09d.
The children of John and Elizabeth Potter, were :
L John, b. about 1636. His will, dated 1706, calls him about seventy,
m. 1st, Hannah Cooper, who d. June 15, 1675 ; m. 2d, Mary Russell, Dec.
29, 1679. He d. Dec. 24, 1706.
ii. Hannah, m. Ist, Samuel Blakesley, Dec 3, 1650; she m. 2d, Henry
Brooks, Dec 21, 1676. Widow Hannah Brooks d. Nov. 7, 1723. Brun-
8on in his history of Waterbury says, that Samuel Blakesley's wife Han-
nah was dau. of William Potter, but the will of Elizabeth Rose (who was
formerly John Potter's wife), made July 23, 1 677, about six months after
widow Hannah Blakesley m. Henry Brooks, names her '^ daughter Brooks,"
which conclusively proves that she was the dau. of John and Elizabeth
Potter.
iii. Samuel, m. Annah, dau. of William Russell, Nov. 21, 1670.
Elizabeth Potter's Parker children were :
iv. Mary Parker, bapt. Aug. 27, 1648; m. John Hall of Wallmgford,
Conn., Dec 6, 1666.
V. John Parker, bapt Oct. 8, 1648 ; m. Hannah Bassett, Nov. 8, 1670.
vL Hope Parker, b. April 26, bapt. May 26, 1650; m. Samuel Cook of
Wallingford, Conu., May 2, 1667.
viL Lydia Parker, b. April 14, 1652; m. John Thomas, Jan. 12, 1671.
3. William* PoTTEB {Hannah^ Beecher), Savage says of Watertown,
Mass., probably came in the Abigal from London, in 1635, aged 27, with
wife Frances, aged 26, and child Joseph, aged twenty weeks. He removed
to New Haven and with his brotlier John sio^ned the agreement in general
town meeting, 1639. "In 1G43 brother Potter was fined one shilling for
coming late last trajnmg day," and again was fined for defective arms.
He took the oath of allegiance with others in 1G44.
In 1G45 Brother Potter (William) made an offer, " to carry every man's
grist from their howes to the mill & bring it back againe to their howes for
Id pr. bushell."
His name appears in the seating of the meeting house in 1G46, and in
1647 he was one of the Fence viewers for the farms this side of East River.
In Oct. 5, 1647, it is recorded, that Mr. P>ance hath sold to Wm. Potr
ter 27 and a half acres of meadow as it cometh to him in the towne books,
and lyeth in the east meadows between Mr. Crayne and Bro. Punderson
and 32 acres of upland. He was one of the appraisers on the estat^^ of
Richard Mansfield in 1656. His home lott was on the west side of the
Quinipiac River, near the present Cedar Hill railroad station.
His will was made May 19, 1G62, and is as follows:
" William Potter disposes of his estate of outward things as followeth.
After all Debts discharged my will is that my wife should have her living
out of the farms till my Sonne Natbanll, come to ye age of 21 years, then
ye sd. Nathan iell is to possess ye sd. farms and all yt is upon it, if my wife
continue a widdow my will is yt my Sonne Nathanll allow her a comforta-
ble Linng out of the same and if shee see cause to Dwell elsewhere my
will is yt my sonne Nathaniel I allow her 12th a yeare.
it ; my will is yt my sonne Joseph should have 30th. payd him within
yt term of six years after ye date hereof.
24
The New Setven PbtterB*
llsanu
it^ mj will 18 yt mj daughter Hope and my daughter Bebedkah shall
have 20tk apieoe payd ym when their mother sees good to pay it them.
My will is that those Legasyes be payd out of the farms before it come into
my sonnes Nathanll's hands.
19. 3. 62.
Witnesses. William Peek. Richard Miles."
Inventory filed Aug. 1. 1662. Amt £190. 04. 00.
Children :
i. Joseph, b. in England, in 1635 ; m. Phebe .
ii. Mary, bapt in New Haven, Aug. 22, 1641 ; m. about 1657, Joseph
Mansfield.
iii. Sarah, bapt Aug. 22, 1641, but was not a twin with Mary. She m.
ist, Lieut. Robert Foote of Branford, Conn. ; 2d, Aaron Blakesley.
iv. Hope, bapt Oct 3, 1641 ; m. Feb. 3, 1663, Daniel Robinson. Re-
moved to New Jersey.
V. Rebecca, bapt 1643; m. Nov. 27, 1667, Thomas Adams. Removed
to Crosswicks, N. J.
vi. Nathaniel, bapt Dec. 12, 1644; m. April 1, 1675, Elizabeth Howes.
Of these children, Mary and Sarah are not named in their father's will,
but Sarah was living Aug. 23, 1706, when " Sarah Blakesley, alias Foote,
alias Potter, daughter of William Potter," acknowledges on p. 130, vol. v..
New Haven Land Records, the receipt of her full share in her father's
estate.
The following is the Potter record from vol. i., in the Registrar's Office,
New Haven, Conn. :
FoOer Birthi.
Joseph
Rebedkah
son
dau.
of
Joseph
a
a
John*
son
it
it
John
Hannah
dau.
it
((
John
son
ii
it
Samuel*
<(
ti
it
Samuel*
((
it
it
Samuel*
ti
it
it
Mary
Samuel
dau.
son
it
it
it
Abigal
Nathaniel
dau.
son
it
it
it
Nathaniel
Elizabeth
dau.
it
((
Samuel
son
it
it
Sarah
dau.
it
it
Stephen
Mary
Daniel
son
dau.
son
it
it
it
it
it
it
Deborah
dau.
it
a
Sarah
u
it
6(
Abigal
James
ii
son
it
a
it
it
Lidiah
dau.
it
it
John
son
it
John Jun.
Elizabeth
dau.
it
(( a
bom 8 Oct
« 26 May
« Mar.
« 13 June
« 26 June
« 4 Aug.
« 23 July
« 25 Dec
«« 1 Feb.
« 16 Mar.
" 3 June
« 23 Sept
« 20 Feb.
" 30 Aug.
" 3 Oct
« 31 Oct
« 11 July
« 8 Oct
" 1 Jan.
« 1 Mar.
« 1 Mar.
" 1 Sept
« 4 Sept
« 15 July
« 14 July
« 24 Sept
1661.
1663.
1667-8.
1663.
1665.
1667.
1669.
1670.
167L
1672-8.
1675.
1680.
1675.
1677.
1679.
1681.
1684.
1686.
1688-9.
1694-5.
1698-9.
1701.
1707.
1709.
1695.
1697.
1900.]
The JSTew Haven Potiere.
25
Crideon
Daniel
Joseph
Elizabetk
John
Mary
Enos
Samuel
Moses
Aron
David
Abigal
Hannah
Joel
Thomas
Daniel
Mehitabel
Nathan
Phinehas
£lam
Mechi
Hosea
Lois
John
Abigal
Joel
John
Thomas
Esther
Mary
Pht'he
>rary
Phobe
Tluuikful
Sil,il
John
Job
Mercy
Amos
Ilanmih
Joseph
Timothy
Titus
Phih'mon
UhcxLi
Jonah
Sanih
Mosos
Dorras
Aaron
l^^muel
Alngal
son of
U ii
u
u
dau. "
son "
dan. "
a
a
John Jon.
John
Joseph
son
u
John Jon.
Samnel
u
dan.
son
Daniel
it <(
dao. "
son "
u a
■u u
u
u
dan. «
son "
dau. «
•on "
it
Daniel Jnn.
Daniel Sen.
Daniel of East Haven
Daniel
John
bom
«
u
u
ii
ti
u
u
ii
4i
u
4*
•M
4t
€i
U
ii
u
u
C(
<(
John Jun.
John
dau. " **
(Ian. *'
son **
dau. "
sou '*
dau. *<
son "
dau. **
son "
dau. **
son *'
Stephen
Joseph Jun.
James
Aaron
dau. " " changed to Esther "
3 June
15 Jan.
15 Mar.
2 Sept.
Aug.
19 May
12 Dec
18 Sept.
10 Nov.
1 Mar.
26 Nov.
28 Aug.
7 Nov.
81 Jan.
15 S<'pt.
9 June
9 Nov.
28 July
7 Jan.
1 Jan.
14 June
29 Mar.
15 Dec.
1 Apr.
26 Jan.
11 Apr.
16 Nov.
15 June
8 Apr.
2 Mar.
8 Oct.
2:J Sept,
8 Au::.
19 Jum;
4 Nov.
2'J Sept.
20 Nov.
\) Sept.
1« Sv])i,
21^ Dec.
4 Ain\
(y \u<r.
12 Vv.h.
1 Aj)r.
31 Mar.
22 Feb.
0 Feb.
VJ Nov.
8 Jan.
4 Apr.
1 Julv
8 JnlV
13 May
1700.
1701.
1702.
1704.
1706.
1710.
1706.
1711.
1718.
1715-6.
1717.
1719.
1721.
1728-4.
1714.
1718.
1720.
1729.
1732-3.
1741-2.
1742.
1735.
1737.
1721.
1728.
1727.
1731.
1733.
1735.
17;JC-7.
1739.
1741.
1743.
1740.
1747.
174U.
17;31.
1711.
1714.
1715.
1718.
1730.
1731-2.
1734.
1737.
1730-1.
1733-4.
173().
1740-1.
1743.
1745.
1747.
1749.
26
The New Haven Potters.
[Jan.
Dorothy
dau. of Aaron
bom 29 Nov. 1750.
Eunice
<« '< James & Sarah
" 13 Nov. 1742.
Abel
son " David
" 15 June 1749.
David
a a u
« 10 June 1751.
William
« « Eno8 & Abigal
« 21 Nov. 1750.
Ezra
u u u u «
PiOter Marriages.
'^ 10 May 1752.
Hannah
& Samuel Blakesley
m. 3 Dec. 1650.
Hope
& Daniel Robinson
m. 3 Feb. 1663.
Rebeckah
& Thomas Adams
m. 27 Nov. 1667.
Wid. Phebe & John Rose Jun.
m. Aug. 1670.
Samuel
& Annah Russell
m. 21 Nov. 1670.
Nathaniel
& Elizabeth Howes
m. 1 Apr. 1675.
John
& Mary Russell
m. 29 Dec. 1679.
John Jun.
& Elizabeth Holt
m. 23 Feb. 1691-2.
Nathaniel
& Lidiah Thomas
m. 19 Dec 1706.
Samuel
& Abigal Hill
m, 10 Jan. 1700-1.
Daniel
& Mary Ray
m. 30 Mar. 1714.
Elizabeth
& Timothy Ckrk
m. 31 Jan. 1723-4.
Elizabeth
& John Blakesley
m. 6 Aug. 1724.
Sarah
& John Harrison
m. 14 Apr. 1729.
Mary
& James Todd
m. 15 Oct. 1733.
Joseph
& Thankful Bradley
m. 11 Mar. 1728-9.
Daniel
& Hannah Hoolbrook by R. Newton m. 12 Sept. 1728.
James
& Sarah Bradley
m. 19 Mar. 1729-30.
Abigal
& James TuttJe
m. 13 May 1730.
John
& Esther Lines
m. 4 Feb. 1730-1.
Mercy
& Isaac Turner Jun.
m. 2 Aug. 1733.
Lydia
& Daniel Pardee
m. 19 Dec. 1734.
Lydia
& Benjamin Beech
m. 31 July 1736.
Sarah
& Stephen Ford
m. 3 Jan. 1738-9.
Aaron
& Dorcas Munson
m. 3 Apr. 1740.
Abigal
& David Munson
m. 3 Apr. 1740.
Thankful
& Enos Talmadge
m. 10 Dec. 1740.
Daniel Jun.
. & Martha Ives
m. 11 Mar. 1740-1.
Hannah
& Joseph Ball
m. 11 Nov. 1742.
Joel
<& Susannah Stacy
m. 13 Oct. 1746.
Daniel
& Sarah Gilbert
m. 17 Nov. 1748.
Mabel
& James Gronniss
m. 8 Jan. 1738-9.
Ann
<& Asa Ailing
m. 7 Sept. 1749.
Enos
& Abigal Browne
PoUer Deatfis.
m. 12 Apr. 1750.
Hannah dau. of John
died 13 June 1662.
John son " "
" 10 Aug. 1664.
Joseph
" 17 Aug. 1669.
Samuel son " John
« 16 Nov. 1669.
(» ((
ti a
« 1 Jan. 1670.
(( a
« ((
" Feb. 1671.
Hannah wife " "
« 15 June 1675.
Edward son " Mary (Russell) alias Potter M. 10 d. 3 Aug. 1684
Mr John Potter
died 24 Dec 1706.
1900.] WiUiam Martin, Esq. 27
WILLIAM MARTIN, ESQ.
Representative from North Yarmouth to the Gexeral Court
OF Massachusetts, 1792-5, 7.
By Edwabd Patson Patson, of Boston, Mass.
William Martin was a member of one of the naval families of England,
whorif fldest branch was lately represented by Admiral Sir William Fan-
shuwt* Martin, G. C. B., at his death the senior officer of the English Navy.
.Tosiah Martin, of the County of Dublin, Ireland, is the iirst of the line in
the }K*4ligree recorded In the Heralds College, London, by Sir Henry Martin
in 1701.
Samuel Martin, by this ])edigree fourth in descent from Josiah, is des-
crib(.^i in '* Antigua and the Antiguans '' as ^' colonel in the army. He
immignittHl to the West Indies and became proprietor of an estate at Sur-
inam, at which colony, soon after the Restoration, he swore to having been
prtM-nt at Charing Cross, Loudon, when Charles, Prince of Wales, was
pruclaime<I king under the tide of Cliarles II., and when the proclamation
was ri-aii commanding all persons then in office to continue so until further
notice. Thif* gentleman is said to have been, under the title of Sovereign,
the chief magistrate of I^lfast. It is supiK)sed he died at Surinam previous
to the removal of that colony to Antigua according to the terms of the treaty
of Brt*<la, in 1CG7, leaving one son, Samuel."
Acxx^nling to the pedigree in William I^tham's '^Baronetage of 1804,"
Josiah, descended from Martin of Tours, a general in the army of William
the ConqiKror, wont with Viscount Chichester to Ireland in the reign of
(jiimi Klizalwth, and his descrndaut Col. George was elected '* Sovereign"
(•f iM-lia^t, June, HJ49 ; hi> hoiLM* was pilla<red by the rebels, from whom he
li:iril\ »'>i'ajKMl ; hi? landsi were conliseate*! ; ami \\\a eldest son, Samuel, was
of ( iri'iii C astle, Antigua. Many of tin; family papers are said to have l>een
burnt at Hrlfast and Dublin.
Saniurl Martin, of the estate of (ireen Castle, Antigiwi, known as Major
Martin. niiirrit«l Lydia, daughter of the lion. William Thomas, of Bnstol,
Em^laini, and Anti^jua. She WiLS a sister of Col. George Thoniiw, and her
L«}>h»;w Sir (ieorge Thomas was afterwards (iovernor of the Leeward
KI:in'N. Major Martin was SpcakiT of the Antigua lloust^ of Assembly,
liinl \\a^ kilh'd in an insurrection of his slaves at (ireen Castle, December
•J.'». 17hI. Hi.s widow, Lydia, married the lion. Edwanl Byam, Governor
ut ilii- L«-ewanl Islands hi I7o7, whose first wife was Sandi, a granddaughter
of Giivi-niorJohn Winthrop of Massachusetts.
Majiir Martin's three sons were: 1, Samuel ; 2, Josiidi ; 3, William
1. Samuel, of Green Casth?, lK>ni ir>91, died 177r>, as eldest son inherited
ih« hulk of the estate ; was colonel in the army and Sneaker of the Antiijua
lli.ii-y of Assembly 1 7.").^(»o. lie married, Iirst, Frances, daughter of Ihe
U"\[. John Veanians, A ttorney-( General of Antigua, and their only son was
Sariiin'L of Kiiixland, Secretary to t\\v. Treasury, un<ler the administration of
thv Duke of Newcastle and L(^nl Bute, and M. P. for Camelford, who
f«»u::lit a ^]\ui\ with the notorious John Wilkes in 17G.J. Ho married,
••"'••ri'l, Saraii, daughter of Lieut.-Cxov. Wyke of Montserrat, and their sons
'T' r»i : Henry, Com])troller of the English Navy, created a baronet July 28,
VOL. Liv. 3
28 William Martin, Esq. [Jan.
1791 ; Lieut.-Col. Josiah, the last Royal Goveraor of North Carolina ;
Col. Samuel, of the Ist Guards, killed near St. Sebastian ; and William
Byam. Among his grandsons were William Byam Martin, Governor of
Amboyna and afterwards of Delhi, Sir Henry William Martin and Ad-
miral Sir Thomas Byam Martin ; and among his great-grandchildren, Sir
Henry Martin, Sir Henry Byam Martin, Vice- Admiral Royal Navy, K. C.
B., a naval officer of high note, who died at Genoa 1865, and the late
Admiral Sir William Fanshawe Martin, G. C. B., who succeeded his
cousin. Sir Henry, in the baronetcy, died at the age of 94, March 24th,
1895, and was succeeded by his son, Sir Richard Byam Martin.
Lieut.-Colonel Josiah was bom before 1742, joined the mounted troop of
gentlemen of Antigua in 1754, and entered the army shortly after as
Lieut.-Col. of the 68th Regiment, was appointed to a seat at the Council in
1766, which he resigned before 1770. In December, he was gazetted as
Governor of North Carolina, vice Wm. Tryon who became Governor of
New York, and continued Governor until expelled at the time of the
Revolution. He married his cousin Elizabeth and died in 1786 in London.
2. Josiah, of Antigua and Long Island, was born 1 699 ; elected to the
Assembly of Antigua 1727 ; resigned 1732 and visited Long Island ; sat
at the Council Board of Antigua 1735 ; was Major of Militia 1740 and
Lieutenant-Colonel 1745 ; President of the Council 1736-8 ; granted a
year's leave JMarch 29, 1750 ; and afterwards lived at Long Island, near
Far Rockaway, where he built a house called Rock Hall, still standing.
He first married a Mrs. Chester.
On May 8, 1 735, at St. Paul, Antigua, he married Mary, daughter of
William, a son of John Yeamans, Lieutenant-Governor of Antigua.
In 1751 he subscribed 20 pounds for an additional gallery for St
George's Church. In 1757 until 1761 or 1762 he occupied various official
positions under the Royal Governor of New York.
The records of St. George's parish, Hempstead, Long Island, show the
following baptisms of his children : —
" 1732, March 25, Mary, daughter of Josiah and Elizabeth Martin."
{Memorandum, The names are ])rol)ably reversed, as Mary was the wife
and Elizabeth the daughter).
" 1740, Oct. 14, Samuel, son of Maj. Josiah and Mary Martin."
Before entries of 1745: —
" Samuel Martin and Alice Martin confirmed October 31."
" 1750, March 12, Rachel, daughter of Col. Josiah and Mrs. Mary
Martin of Hempstead."
" 1754, Jan 4, Frances, daughter of Josiah and Mary Martin."
" 1757, Sept. 8, William, son of Josiah and Mary Martin."
The Heralds College pedigree gives, also, a son, Charles Yeamans.
The record of Josiah's death is : "^Died NovemlxT 21, 1778, at his seat
at Rockaway, the Honorable Josiah Martin, aged 79."
In Rev. Mr. Moore's " History of St. George's Church," he is confused
with his nephew. Governor Josiah. The record of his wife's death is :
" Mrs. Mary Martin of Far Rockaway, August 30, 1805."
Of his children, —
i. Elizabeth married her cousin Lieut.-Col. Josiah, afterwards Governor
of North Carolina ; and the St. George's parish records show the following
baptisms of their children, viz. :
*^ 1762, April 19, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel" (Josiah) "and
Elizabeth Martin."
1900,] WiUiam Martin, Esq. 29
"1768, March 16, Alice, daughter of Col. Josiah Martin and Mrs.
Elizabeth Martm."
"1771, June 21, Samuel George Thomas, son of Josiah Martin, Esq.,
Governor of North Carolina, and Elizabeth Martin.''
" 1775, Sept. 6, Augusta, daughter of His Excellency Josiah Martin,
Esq., Governor of North Carolina, and Elizabeth Martin/'
From the Heralds College pedigree, it appears that " Elizabeth, dau. of
Josiah Martin obt. at Long Island 1778, m. Josiah IMartin late Governor
of North Carolina and sometime Colonel in the army, obt. 13 April, 1786,
and bur. at St Greorge, Hanover Sq."
The son and three daughters of Gov. Martin were pensioned from the
Exchequer £150, £50, £50, £50, respectively, 1794, 1795, 1796.
Vols. ix. and x. of the Colonial Records of North Carolina, now in
print, contain quite fully the official papers connected with the administra-
tion of Grov. Martin in North Carolina, and in reference to his expulsion.
iL Samuel became a physician at Far Rockaway, some account of whom
irill be found in "Sabine's LfOyalists." He was buried April 21, 1806.
His will, probated Queen's County, Long Island, April 26, 1806, appointed
his brother William and brother-in-law Thomas Bannister executors ; gave
his Long Island real estate to his mother Mary for life, then to his sister
Alice ; and his money, less legacies, and his land in Antigua, except two
lots at St. John's given to his slaves, to his brother William. Only Mr.
Bannister qualified as executor.
iii. Alice died unmarried ; buried at Hempstead, August 10, 1815.
iv. Rachel married Thomas Bannister.
V. Frances may have been the daughter who is said to have married a
Major McNiel of the British Army.
vi. William appears from the Heralds College pedigree to have been " a
Captain in GOth Hegt. foot, unmar. 1791," at which time he would have
been thirty-four yeiirs of age, and Oliver's History Antigua, p. 241, says
living lJ^n2.
vii. Charles Yeamans married, but died issueless.
3- William Thomas, of Antigua and of the purish of St. Edmund the
King, London, was sent from Antigua to England and educated at Trinity
Colh-ge, Cambridge I'niversity. Record :
•* Jul. 27. 1717 Admissus Gul. ^Martin, Pens, annos nutus 16, filius
Martin <le Insula Antigua, e Schola de Caddington in Com. Hartford sub
precrjitore Mro. Biby. 3Iro. Pilgrim, Test."
A letter from the Registry of the University shows that ** William
Thomas Martin matriculated as Pensioner from Trinity College 8 ^luly,
1720/'
He married — under a license issued from the Vicar General's otfice 22d
July, 1728, for marriage of AVm. Thomas Martin, Dr. of Physic — Pene-
lop*». daughter of Samuel Clarke, whose wife was Sarah, widow of Thomas
Ilowchiiig, whose daughter Anne married Jonathan Bernard, whose chil-
dren were Jonathan, Sarah, Anne, as appears from the will of Sarah
Clarke, widow, date<i 2:Jd June, 1730, proved 8th July, I7;]r> (P. C. C. 119
Derby), by her daughter Penelope Martin, widow, executrix. It is stated
by his granddaughter, Penelope, that he was acquiring eminence in his
profession at L<mdon, when failing health compelled his return to Antigua,
where he died : " 1 7:3 'i, May 1 1, Dr. William Thomas Martin." (Buriariie-
corris Antigua. ) Administration upon his estate was granted to his widow,
Penelope, P. C. C, London, in July, 1735.
so
Willia7n Martin^ Esq*
[Jan,
William MartxD, of London and Mafisachusetts, only BOn of Dr. William
Tboiima Mariin, was bom June ID, 1733, All llallowa Parish, Tower
Hill, near London. He was intended for tlie imivoffiitjand then to follow
his father's profetision, biil Dr. Martin's early death deranged this plan,
and he was edncaied nine years at St. Paul's ClaBsical School, London.
His grandmother Lydia, hj her will, proved March 28, 1747, provides :
"My grandKOn, Wm. Martin, son of my deceased son. Dr. Martin, having
been left very ill provided lor, I i^nve for him all residue in trust at 16, to
my &on Saml. Martin.'* Gov. Kdward Byam, by his will dated Nov,
21), 1734, proveil 20 July, 1742, gives, ^'To my son-in-law, Major Josiah
Martin, £10. To the 2 eliildren of Dr. Wra. Tliomai* Martin £10 each.
To my son-in-law, CoL 8 ami. Martin, £50.''
He was some time wiih a wholesale merchant, and later in bii&iness for
himself. He miirried in 1762 Elizabeth, second dan ghter of Capt, Galpine
and his wife Catherine, daughter of Capt. Nat!ianiel Carter, and beeame a
pro-tiperous man of affairs in London, but latt-r met with financial mis-
fortune through indorsements, and, after conference with members of the
family, carae to America, with ids wife and several children, in 1783,
leaving a daughter Penelope aud son WilJiam-Clarke^ until 171*0 to finish
their education. For a time Mr. Martin engaged in a book business in
Boston. He became a citizen by an act entitled ** An Act for Natunilizing
'William I^fartin and Others'' of the year 1787. In 1788 he removed to
what is now Broad Cove, Cumberland, in the State of Maine, then North
Yarmoutlu Pro\ince of Maine, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The
h 01106 ill which he resided was burned some years since. The elm trees
planted by him are all that there remains in his memory. In 1790 he was
nominated a candidate for Congress against George Thatcher and others.
From 171*2 be represented North Yarmouth at Boston in'* The General
Court,'' the Jonrnals of which show that he was a member from 1792
through 1795 consecutively ; absent in 17i*6 ; a member agtiin in 1797,
and received a leave of absence February % 1708.
By its Jouruals, he served in 17112 on the committees on Mode of Choos-
ing Fedend HepresentativcB ; on Banks ; on West Boston Bridge ; on
Fisheries ; tmd voted ** No" on dividing districts for choice of Federal Re-
presentatives. In 17 IK), on committees with reference to paupers; on divi-
sicm of North Yarmouth ; on trial justices ; on New Hainpsbiie Line, etc
In 171)4, 1795, 1797 on committees on Rules and Orders ; on Endowment
of Portland Academy ; on Bounties, and on Excise Laws ; voting **No *'
on raising eight thousand pounds for erecting a building for the Univet*sity
at Camliridge ; and in 1797, on a committee on a bill additional to *' An
Act to Establish a College in the Towti of Brunswick, in the District of
Maine, within this Commonwealth."
The bill establishing Bow(3oin College was intrmluced November 22d,
1788, by the Justices of the Peace and Congregational Ministers of Cum-
berland County, and was finally passeil June 24, 1794, William I^Iartin
being nameci as a charter trustee. Upon the original bill in the Massa-
chusetts Archives is an inscription, apparently in his handwriting and
signed by him: ^"^ I also have no objection to Brunswick if the College
c4iunot be at Portland." Upon the original subscription paper William
Martin appears as subscriber for fifty fiounds, and it is written upon
this paper apparently wliile the locatioir was in doubt : ** Martin signed
the papL-r on the representation of Mr. Petersham that the College was in
contemplation of the Senate, to be placeil back in the country on Andrew-
googgan River, and no college was to be granted if the members from
A
1900.] William Martin, Esq. 31
Maine did not agree. As that representation was not the fact Martin
expects his name may be cancelled."
In December, 1794, he was Chairman of the Legislative Committee, to
locate the five townships granted by the Commonwealth to the College.
Mr. Martin, Stephen Longfellow and John Dunlap were afterwards a
committee to dispose of these wild lands — one of the most important fea-
tures, at least financially, in the early history of the College ; and later
review of these transactions is said to show that '' much wisdom and good
judgment was exercised." He continued a trustee from 1794 to 1813, and
was always deeply interested in the welfare of the College. Mr. Deane,
in his " Diary " records : " July 9, 1801, College meeting, lodged at Mr.
Martin's, North Yarmouth" ; and 1802, "July 19, Rode to Brunswick
with Mr. M. (WilUam Martin)."
In 1 804 he removed to Portland, where, owing to financial matters, his
accomplished daughter, Penelope, and her sisters, who had been, as she
records, "educated with far other views than those of instructing, or
becoming subject to, the caprices of youth," had just established "the
Misses Martin's School," some account of which may be read from the
pen of the Rev. Edward C. Cutter in " The Christian Mirror " of Febru-
ary 7th, 1860, mentioned by Mr. W. Willis in the " Portland Transcript"
of April 21, 1860, showing that in this institution the character, address,
and education of Mr. Martin were of recognized value. His first service to
his adopted country was as a legislator, and in the interests of education at
Bowdoin College. His latest years were devoted to one of the earliest
•diools for ladies in which the cultivated Christian elegance of the Old
World came to be taught in New England. He died 1814, June 15, aged
81 years, and one of the last entries in " Smith & Deane's Journal " is :
"1814, June 18, Esquire Martin's funeral." Mrs. Martin survived him,
dying in 1829 at the age of 90. Dr. Cutter says of her : "Many still re-
memlK»r the old lady as a model of refined Christian politeness. One of
her oft-ropt'ated sayings was : * A mannerly saint is an ornament of grace.' "
Their eldest son, William Clarke, never married, nor did any of their
daucrhters.
Thf'ir second son, Samuel, married Hannah, daughter of Colonel John
Mfirrill of Limerick, Maine, and of their children Edward graduated at
Bowdoin 1835, but none married except Penelope-Ann, wife of the late
E<iward Pavson, A. B., Bowdoin, 1832, eldest son of Rev. Dr. Edward
Pay sou of Portland, and Hannah, who married James W. Tobey.
The third son, Nathaniel, married Rhoda, daughter of Erastus Foote of
Camden, Maine ; and of their children, Edward- Byam married Sarah,
daughter of Capt. Norris of Portland ; Erastus married Sarah, daughter
of Mr. Dallam of St. Louis ; and PLmily married Henry Bennett of New
York, sometime President of the American Bible Society. All of these
marrie<l grandchildren are deceased, leaving descendants, but only one male
descendant of the name.
Tlie accompanying miniatures of Mr. and Mrs. Martin were painteil in
London before their emigration. His book-plate, with the label on the
mullet indicating the eldest son of a third son, and the book-plate of his
uncle .Tosiah, show the arms borne by the family before 171)1, viz. : " Gules
a Chevron l>etween three Crescents Argent"; which, by the confirmation
of June 18, 1791, to Henry, comptroller of the Navy, afterwards Sir
Henry, and to the other descendants of Samuel of Antigua, became " Gules
on a Chevron between three Crescents Argent an Anchor erect with a bit
of Cable proper," crest unchanged, as shown in the accompanying copy.
S8
Letters of Jonathan Boucher.
[Jan.
LETTERS OF JONATHAN BOUCHER TO GEORGE
WASHINGTON.
Contributed by Worthiuqton Cjiauncet Fobd, Esq., of Boaton, Mass.
tCoaDluded from vol. 53, pngo 420.)
Dr. Cooper to CW/w,
King's College, New York, 5 February, 1774.
Deitr Sir,
I ditl myself the Pleasure of writing to Colo. Washington y® 10'*' of
last month, and promiscii, ia that letter, to write to you, <St send the state of
joor accounts, hy the next week's post.
My Intt^ntioii was fi^ood — hut I could not act up to it, as the accounta
oould not RO soon be collecttid. 1 have, now, 1 ho|H3, got them all. I do
not send them inclosed, on acccmnt of y*^ postat^o ; but M^ Harpnr, who
knows much raortj of Fi inures than myself, has taken the Troiihle to digest
them; and in such a manner m^ I hope, will make them intelligible enough,
to a person sikilleil in Bnsiuess at least, however they might perplex oae
anused to .sueh like TranHactions,
1 am apprehensive the sum of them rises liigher than your expectation :
I own it ia higher, by much, than /supposed it would have been, GrtiJiam^i
Bill is an heavy one, hut fiou hcst know what articles you had of him, I
alwayfl beani lilm reekon'd a dear Fellow— iis 1 ouce told you ;— whether
he 18 honest or not, is another Question ; But it is certain he is a violent
preahyterian.
You will, 1 hope, not Lake it merely aa a compliment — to which kind of
Business you know 1 am not much addicted— when I awsure you of my
being very sensibly alfected upon yotir leaving this College. The Regard
I had conceived for yon, from the Regularity of your Conduct, and the
Goodness of your Disposition, could not possildy produce any olher ellect
upon me. JJowever, 1 doubt not, from y* andalileness of your Ladfj — ihid
i$ — or Lmbi-fhat'is'tO'he*9 J}*-p€frfmefti, Character, anil Accomjjlishjneuta,
that she will make you happy of home^ which is more than mo^Jt people, I
fear, tind themselves to be abroad.
Our good Governor is very much indisposed ; &^ T presume, will hasten
away to England with all possilde expedition. Miss Bell Aucbmuty, I
hear, is on y^ point of marriage-^ to a M"" iJnrton, an English Gentleman of
considerable Fortune, settleil at Brunswick. This is all the news I
TtcoUeeL Indeed, my Hands are so full of Bu.'^iness since AF Yardiirs
Departure, that 1 cjiimot often stir abroad, add to vvhich-^ that, for upwards
of a week past, 1 have been much indi^5|>osed with a most violent cold, as
not to l>e able to leave even oiy Room,
What is become of M"^ Buuehi^r ? I wrote to him, presently after my
Return from 31aryland ; but not one word !nive 1 heard of him since. I
hope you wOl not be so totally engaged, after maxriage, as our Friend
seems to have been.
With my bei^t wishes for your Happiness, anrt my best Respects to CoP
WaehiDgton, whom, you know, 1 highly esteem, 1 am, dear Sir, <fec
Mtles Cooper,
1900.] Letters of Jonathan Boucher. 33
Boucher to Washington,
The Lodge, 6 August, 1775.
Dear Sir,
I thought it far from the least pleasing circumstance attending my re-
moval hither that it placed me in your immediate neighhourhood. For
having now been happy in your acquaintance several years, I could not
help considering myself, nor indeed help hoping that I was considered by
you, as an old friend ; and of course I counted on our living together in the
pleasing intercourse of giving and receiving the mutual good offices of
neighbourhood and friendship.
That things have turned out much otherwise I need mot inform you.
Mortified and grieved as I confess myself to be at this disappointment, I
am by no DM^ans prepared to say that you are wholly to be blamed for it ;
nor, as I would fain hope you in your turn will own, is it entirely owing to
any fault of mine. I can easily suppose at least that we neither of us think
ourselves to blame ; and yet I cannot help thinking that had I been in
your place I should, in this as wbU as in other things, have taken a differ
ent part from that which you have chosen. Permit me, sir, as one who
was once your friend, and at any rate as one not likely to be soon trouble-
some to you again in the same way, once more as a friend freely to expos-
tulate with you. If I am still in the wrong, I am about to suffer such pun-
ishment as might satisfy the malice of even the most vindictive enemy ; and
if you are wrong, as in some degree, I think you are, it is my duty frankly
to tell you so, and yours to listen to me with patience.
On the great points so long and so fruitlessly debated between us it is
not my design now a£i:ain to solicit your attention. We have now each of
us tak»-n and avowed our side, and with such ardour as becomes men who
fe«'l tJn'msrlves to be in earnest in their convictions. That we should both
be in the ri;:ht is impossible, but that we both think we are we must in
common ciiinlour allow. And this extreme difference of opinion between
our^flves, when we have no grounds for charging each other with being
influenced by any sinister or unworthy motives, should teach us no less
camlour in judginir of an<l dealing by others in a similar predicament.
Tlien^ cannot be anything namt^d of which I am more strongly convinced
than I am tliat all those who with you are promoting the i)re8ent apparently
popular measures are the true enemies of their country. This persuasion,
however, will by no means justify me, should 1 be so weak and wicked as
to molf«tt them while they do not molest me. 1 do not say this because I
happen to be in what is called the minority, and therefore without any
powf r of acting otherwise ; it is the decisicm of truth and justice, and can-
not Iw violated without doing violence to every system of ethics* yet re-
ceive* 1 in any civilized country. The true plan in such cases is for each
party to defend his own side as well as he can by fair argument, and also,
if po-sihie, to convince his adversary : but everything that savours of, or
but approaches to, coercion or compulsion is })ersecution and tyranny.
It is on this ground that 1 complain of you and thoM' with whom you side.
How hirge a proportion of th(» pe(>ple in general think with you or think
with me it is in none of our powers to ascertain. 1 believe, because I
think I can j)rove it, that your party, to serve an obvious party pur])ose,
cxof-ofiinglv magnify the numbers of those whom tliey suppose to take part
with vou. and you tax us with doing the same. But there is this great,
nunifest, and undisputed difference between us. No Tory has yet in a
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[Jan.
single iuetanee misuBed or injured a Whig merely for being a Whig. And
wliatever may be the boasted euperiority of your party, It will liot be de-
nied that in some ijjstances at least this has been in our power. With
respect to Whigs, however, the case has been directly the reverse ; a Tory
at all ID the power of a Whig never escapes ill treatment merely because
of his being a Tory. How coiitniry all this is to all that liberty which
Whigs are for ever so forward to profess need not l>e insisted on; it is so
contrary to all justice and honour, that were there no other rea?iOiifi to dt^tep-
mine me against *it, as there are thousands^ I would not be a Whig, because
their principles, at leaet as I see them exemplified in practice, lead so
directly to all that is mean anrl unmanly.
It is a general fault in controversial writers to charge all the errors of a
party on every individual of that party. I wish to avoid the disgrace of
BO indiscriminate a judgment ; and therefore have a pleasure in acki:»ow!edg-
ing that 1 know^ many Whigs who are not tyrants. In this number it js
but doing you common justice to place you. I wish I could go on, and
witli equal truth declare that, whilst you forl>ear yourself to persecute your
fellow subjects on the score of their political creeds, you had been as care*
ful to discourage such persecution in others. Scorning to flatter, as much
as I scorn to tax you wrongfully* I am bold thus openly to tell you I think
you have much to answer for in tliis way. It m not a little that you have
to answer for with respect to my self -
You know, and have acknowledgefl, tlie sincerity and the purity of my
priiiciples ; and have beeji so candid as to lament that you could not think
on the great points that now agitate our common country as I do. Now,
sir, it is impossible I should sometimes avow one kind of principles and
sometimes another. I have at least the merit of consistency ; and neithei'
in any private or public conversation, in anything I have w^ritten, nor in
anything I have delivered from the pulpit, have I ever asserteii any other
opinions or doctrines than you have repeatedly heard me assert both in my
own house and in yours. You cunnot say that I deserved to be run down,
vilified, and injured in the manner which you know has (alien to my lot,
merely because I cannot bring myself to think on some political points just
as you imd your party would have me think. And yet you liave borne to
loek on, at least as an unconcerned spectator, if not an abettor, whilst, like
the poor frogs in the fable, I have in a manner been pelted to death. I do
not ask if such conduct in you was friendly : was it either just, munly, or
generous? It vras not; no, it was acting with all the ba«e malignity of a
virulent WTiig. As such, sir, I resent it : and oppressed and overborne aa
I may seem to be by popular obloquy, I will not be so wanting in justice
to myself as not to tell you, as I now do with honest liohlness, tliat I de-
spise the man who, for any motives, could be induced to' act so mean a
part You are no longer worthy of my friendship: a man of honour can
no longer without dishonour be connected with you. With your cause I
renounce you; and now for the last time subscribe myself, sir.
Your humble servant
Jonathan Boucher.*
♦Tliia letter was furnished, witli other materiul, to the Notti and Qt«ri>*^ $th scries,
vi, Aug^ist 26, 1S76^ by tlie grindson of the writer* Kev JouathiiTi BDurchier. In tho
Bttme periodical jSth Wriea, ix, 19 Jatiuar^Vi 1878) Col. Joseph Lemuel Chcsler, by no
means an unimportant authority on questions relatitig to wnshington, mised the ques-
tion whether the letter hud ever been received by Wushington, tind believed that the
dedication of the " View of the Causes cind Consequences of the American Revolution"
was a complete withdrawal of the •* unfounded chargea^' made in 1775* There is cer-
i
1900, ]\ Letters of Jonathan Boucher. 35
I Boucher to Washington.
\ Paddington, near London, 25 May, 1784.
Sir, )
I wiU dtot affront you with auy apologies for this intrusion : for, greatly
altered tJ I am to suppose you are, since I had the Honour of living in
Habits of \lntimacy with you, it is not possible, you can be so changed as
that you i^ould not feel yourself hurt, & with Reason, were any man, who
had ever known you, to think it necessary to apologize to you for doing
whidi he ^s prompted to do, only, by a sense of Duty ; & what, moreover,
He believes it to be no less your Duty to attend to, than it is his to suggest.
It is no Part of my present Purpose to trouble you with any Reflections
of mine oi« the many great events that have taken Place within the last
eight or nine years. You & I, alas I have not been the only Persons who
have differed in our opinions ; or who have found it impossible to agree.
This is no Time nor Place for settling such Points ; ere long, we shall all
have to answer for them at a Tribunal, where alone it is of infinite mo-
ment that we should be justify*d.
How far you will agree with me in thinking it in your Power to do
something for the Religious Interests of your Countrymen, I undertake not
to say ; but, I assure myself, we shall not differ by your thinking it of lit-
tle, or no, moment. It cannot, I think, afford you Pleasure to reflect, how
much has been done, through your means, for the Civil Concerns of your
Country ; & how little, as yet at least, for those of a higher Nature. That
your Countrymen will be either better or happier by what has happened,
permit me to say remains yet to be proved : I am sure, you wish they
should ; but it can be no Matter of Doubt or Dispute with any Man, that
they can neither be so good nor so happy as they have been, if they are
not reli<rious. Many of the speculations which the late unsettled Times
have ;riveii Birth to, resemble your Persimmons before the Frost: they are
fair to the Eye and specious; but really disgusting & dangerous. This, in
my min<l, is the Case, in a particular manner, with many or most of the
Uloj)ian Projects, respecting Universal Equality, on the subject of Religious
Establishments. 1 am unwilling to go deeply into the Investigation of this
Question, though I want not Materials in Abundance, to show you, that it
is romantic & mischievous in the extreme; beauise such a Discussion must
need> be tiresome <fe tedious to you : suffice it, for the present, to remind
you. that the Practice of the whole World is against you. Similar at-
tempts, in similar Tunes, were made in these kingdoms : & if I were very
anxious to set you against such Projects, I certainly could take no more
effectual means, than by desiring you to rememlxT what the ConsjMjuences
of them were. In short. Sir, I hardly know a Point more capable of
tainly no reconl of its rccention by Washington, but it does not follow that the letter
was not <ent, for if despatched, it must have been handed to Washington in the camp
It Canihridpe, when the important concerns of the army rendered a record improb-
able, had any *uch record been deemed necessary. The tone and spirit of Boucher
arc ;:cnuinc, and initjht be compared with many similar expressions struck otT in the
heal of party contest, and under the strong provocation of injuries inflicted by the
" prKxi pennic" of the Colonies upon real or suspected Tories. Social intercourse was
inttrrupte<i, lil'e loni^ friendships broken off, and families divided by the political
qui^tioTi" rai>cd by the conduct of the British government towards America, and the
inl»-ii'*t' hitterness'engendered by these differences easily led to acts of persecution as
cnu'l an they were unjust. The letter of Franklin to Strahan is merely another ex-
pre-'fion of the closing words of Boucher to Washington, and in the one case as in the
other, relations were subsequently reopened, when the results of the Revolution ren-
dered a further nursing of injuries as loolish as it was unnecessary.
S€
Letters oj' Jonathan Boitcher.
[Jan,
Demonstration — from Histoiy & Experience — tban this ia, that, p7 Becure
perninniiit national Felicity, some permanent national Religion' m aliso-
lutely neceBsary. \
I would hope m Virt^inia & ^Mar viand at least, this would not jbe an on-
popular opinion^ as it wrtainly noghi nut r & 1 think cfjrtaiuly i^ould not,
if espoused ^ patronized by a Person that is ptjpnlar. It is in tliis Li«i^ht
I view you ; ^ this is l\\^ Reason of mj liaving taken tlie Liberfy to sub-
mit tbeae suggestions to your cnriflideration. 1
There are, at this time, in this country, candidates for Orders in the
Church of England both from Mrfrjaia & Maryland : it will m^t surprise
you, that, from the Changes that have taken Place, they should meet with
Diilk'ulties ; nor does it surpri/e, though it greatly grieveti me*, that the
111 wilier^ ^ Enemies of oiir L'hurch, Britieh as well as American, avail
themselves oi" these unfortunate I'ireumstanceBj to (lisconntenamce & difl-
coumge our Chnrch, if possible, still more than it is. Some of these Difli-
cukies 1 hope, will be soon got overj & they all would, if the People of
your States could think it right to shew a Desire only, that they mights
It might, perhaps, as yet, he too much to ask for a Re«lora^ of the old
Establishment of the Chm^ch »jf Engknd, though it be a measure which
spund Policy will sooner or later adopt, i^ the longer it is delayed, the
worse it will he: but, I hope it is not too much, nor too soon, to tiope that,
even now, the members of that church may he put on a Footing with Chris-
tians of other Denominations ; which they never can be, till all the Ordi-
nances of the Church are in their own Power, indepeudent of miy foreign
States: <& among those OrdinaDces, that of ordiuatioii, &c,, is most essen-
tiaL In short, both Justice <& Pol toy re (pure that you should have a resi-
dent Bishop of your own, that your young Men may be onhiined, as well
as educated among yourselves.
I have Ko other interest in this measure, than what my Zeal for the
Churcli & the best Interests of Mankind give me: but, believing ob I do,
that it is of great MomeDt, the Thing shoidd be attended to, & soon. & that
you are particularly concerned to attend to it, becauise no other Man can
do it with such advantage. I cotdd not he easy till I had thus satisfy 'd
my ConHcience. Three years iigo, I wrote you a Letter to the same Pur-
pose ; but my Friends within the King's Lines, thinking thiii neitht^ the
Times nor yourself were then in a Temper to hear such applicntion?, sup-
pressed it. I have now done iny Duty, & leave the Rest to Proviilence;
& w ill add this only, that if, by any Means, either Ji^ I have studied the
subject more than most Men, or as I happen to have Connexions in tlm
Country, as well as yours, who are sincere & may be useful, Friends to
such ftieasures, I beg leave to make you a Tetider of my best serviccj* on
the occasion*
It was, no Doubt* a great Mortification & Calamity to me to have all my
American Property torn from me ; the Loss of my Clia racier in that Conn-
try, which I little deserved, alTected me much more, as you will allow it
ouglit: but, I have lately felt the utmost Edge of keen sorrow, wlieti it
pleased Providence to deprive me of a true Friend, a most loving t^ be-
loved wife, for whom I was indebted to that Country. 1 pray God long to
preserve yon & yours from this the heaviest of all mjsiortuneB*
Witii respectful Comp^'' tf> ^P" Wasliington,
1 remain *&c.
1900.] Letters of Jonathan Boucher. 37
JMieaUoH of Boucher^s '^ View of the Causes and Consequences of the
American Revolution"
To
GEORGE WASHINGTON ESQUIRE,
of Mount Vernon,
in Fairfax County, Virginia.
SIR,
In prefixing your name to a work avowedly hostile to that Revolution in
which you bore a distinguished part, I am not conscious that I deserve to
be charged with inconsistency. I do not address myself to the General of
a Conventional Army ; but to the late dignified President of the United
States, the friend of rational and sober freedom.
As a British subject I have observed with pleasure that the form of
Government, under which you and your fellow-citizens now hope to find
peace and happiness, however defective in many respects, has, in the unity
of it*8 executive, and the division of it's legislative, powers, been framed
after a British model. That, in the discharge of your duty as head of this
Government, you have resisted those anarchical doctrines, which are hardly
less dangerous to America than to Europe, is not more an eulogium, on the
wis4ioni of our forefathers, than honourable to your individual wisdom and
integrity.
As a Minister of Religion I am equally bound to tender you my respect
for having (in your valedictory address to your countrymen) asserted your
opinion that *' the only firm supports of political prosperity are religion
and morality ;" and that ^' morality can be maintained only by religion."
Those best friends of mankind, who, amidst all the din and uproar of Uto-
pian reforms, persist to think that the affairs of this world can never be
well administered by men traine<l to disregard the God who made it, must
ev»r thank you for this deoided protest against the fundamental maxim of
mo<lern revolutionists, that religion is no concern of the State.
It is on these groiin<ls. Sir, that 1 now presume (and I hope not imper-
tinently) to add my name to the list of those who have dedicated their
work-i to you. One of them, not inconsiderable in fame, from havinir been
your fulsome flatterer, has bt^come your foul calumniator:* to su<'h dedica-
tors I am willing to per*>uade myself I have no resemblance. I bring no
ino»*nM; to your shrine even in a Dedication. Having never ]>aid court to
you uhilst you shone in an exalted station, I am not so weak as to steer
my little bark across the Atlantic in search of patronage and ])refernient ;
or so vain as to imagine that now, in the evening of my life, I may yet be
wanned by your setting sun. My utmost ambition will he abun<lantly gra-
U.iH'*\ by your (!ondescending, »as a private Gentleman in America, to re<;eive
with candour and kindness this disinterested testimony of regard from a
private Clergyman in England. I was once your neighl)our and your
frit^nd : the unhappy dispute, which terminated in the disunion of our re-
sp^i-iive countries, also broke off our personal connexion : but I never was
more than your politiciil enemy ; and every sentiment even of political ani-
mf>vity has, on my part, long ago subsided. Permit me then to hope, that
thi^ t*'nder of renewed amity between us may be received and reganle<l as
pviniT i^ome promise of that perfect reconciliation between our two eoun-
tri«'N which it is the sincere aim of this publication to promote. If, <m this
t<>pie, there l)0 another wish still nearer to my heart, it is that you would
not think it lR»neath you to co-operate with so humble an effort to produce
that reconciliation.
* Thomafi Paine.
38
LeiievB of Jonathan Boucher^
[JaD,
You hay© Bhewn great prudence (and, in mj estiiBation^ still greater
patriotism) in resolvinj^ to termiimte your days in retirement. To become,
however, even at Mount Vernon^ si mere private man, by divej?ting yourBelf
of all public inflnenne, is not in your pciwer. I hope it ia not your wish.
Unincumbt^red with the distrMCtino^ (^res of public life, you may now* by
the force of a still powerful eiam[>le» gradually train tlit^ peojile around
you to a love of order and subordination; and» above all, to a love of
peace. ** Ila^ tibi erunt arte,^-" That you po^^sessed talents eminently
well adapted for the high post you lately held, friends and foes have con-
curred in testifying : be it m}^ pleasing task thus pulilicly to declare that
you ciirry back to your paternal fields virtues equally calculated to bloom in
the shade. To reaemhie Cincionatus is hut smidl praise: be it yours, Sir,
to enji>y the calm repwse and holy serenity of a Christian hero; and may
** the Lord bleas your latter end more than your beginnmg I "
I have the honour to be,
■Sir,
Your ^QTy sincere Friend,
And motil ctbedient humble Servant,
EpBom, Surrey, ) JoNATBAN BouCH£R*
4th A^ov. 17i>7. I
Washington to Boucher.
Mount Vernon, 15 An^st, 1798.
Rev'' Sir,
I know not how it Is happened, but the fact is that your favor of the 8th
of Nov"" last year is but just received, and at a time when both public and
private bneiness pressed so hard upon me, as to afford no leij?nre to give
the ** View of the Causes and Consequences of the American Ke volution/'
written by you & which you had been pleiised to send me, a perusal.
For the honor of its dedication, & for the friendly and favorable senti-
ments which are therein expressed, I pray yoy to aecept my acknowledg-
ment & thanks.
Not having read the Book, it follows of course that I can express no
Opinion with respect to its political contents ; bat I can venture to assert
before hand & with confidence, that there is no man in either country more
zeabiusly devoted, to Peace and a good understanding between the two
nations than T am, nor one who is more disposed to htiry in ohhvion all
animnsities w^hich have subsisted hetween them &. the individuals of each.
Peace with all the world, is my sincere wish. I am sure it is our true
policy — ^and am p>ersuade<l it is the ardent desire of the Government, But
there is a nation, whose intermeddling and restless disposition and attempts
to divide, distract and influence the measures of other countries, that will
not suffer us I fear to *mjoy this hletssing long, unless we will yield to
them, onr Rights and submit to greater injuries & insults than we have
already sustained, to avoid the calamities resulting from War.
Wliat will be the eonsequencea of our arming for self defence, that Pro-
vidence who permits these doings, in the disturbers of mankind &. who rules
and governs all things alone can tell. To its all powerful decrees we must
submit. Whilst we hope that the justice of our cause, if war must ensue,
will entitle ns to its protections.
With very great Esteem, I am
Your most obed'' serv*
G** WAsm:NGTON
1900.] Itev. Richard Blinman. 39
REV. RICHARD BLINMAN OF MARSHFIELD, GLOU-
CESTER AND NEW LONDON.
By Isaac J. Grbbnwooo, A.M., of New York City.
Foster's Alumni Oxonienses informs us that Richard Blinman, son of
William of Chepstowe co., Monmouth, pleh., matriculated at New Inn
Hall, Oxford, 24 April, 1635, aged 20 ; and took his degree of B. A. 19
Jan., 1635-6.
Chepstow was a town on the river Wye, near its confluence with the
Seyem, and from this, his native place, the Rev. Mr. Blinman is thought* to
have come direct to New England through the influence of Mr. Edward
Winslow, then living at Green's Harhour in the Plymouth Ck)lony. To
Winslow and others the Ck)urt of Freemen gave orders, March 3, 1639-40,
to set ofif certain farm land and a house lot for a minister ; << either for Na-
thaniel Smyth or some other as the said inhabitants of Green's Harbour shall
place in." Mr. Smyth, after marrying, June 21, 1640, Anne, daughter of
Thomas Bourne, removed to Norwich, Conn., his wife's sister having
previously married Edward Winslow's youngest brother, Josias. The
former, writing to Gov. Winthrop from his home, "Careswell," Oct. 10,
1640, says " Mr. Blindman salutes you," and on Jan. 28th following men-
tions ^ the many businesses I have had (and the more in regard of Mr. Blin-
man*s friends that are come to live with us and the streightnes of place to
receive them) and our preparacons to enter into covenant, &c." '
Green's Harbour was first called Rexhorne by the Plymouth government,
though its corporate name in 1640 was Marshfield. John Winthrop, in his
History of New England, says " One Mr. Blinman, a minister in Wales, a
godly and able man, came over with some friends of his, and being invited
to Green's Harbour, near Plimouth, they went thither, but ere the yere was
eipire<i there fell out some difference among them, which by no means could
be reconciled, so they agreed to part, and he came with his company and sat
down at Cape Ann, which at this Court (3: 18: 1G42) was established to be
a piantatiou, and called Gloucester."
Blinman ha<l been propounded at Plymouth March 2, 1 640-1, but, as " Mr.
Richard Blindman/* he was admitted to the freedom of the Mass. Colony
on the 7th of the following October. He and his people, though speaking
English, were known as ** the Welch party," and they soon obtained a grant
of land at Cape Ann.
About the time of his obtaining the freedom of the Colony our young
minister must have taken a wife, '* Mary," supposed to have been a sister of
Dorothy, wife of Thomas Parkef of Stoughton, afterwards of Pequot (New
Loudon) ; others, Savage says, " with slight grounds," think she was an own
bister of Parke. Their children were :
i. Jerrmiah, b. 20 July, 1642; said to have remained In New London after
his father's departure, but who eventually returned to England ; was
m. perhaps twice, and had children.
ii. EzEKiEL, b. 11 Nov., 1643; prob. d. young.
iii. AzKiKAM, b. 2 Jan., 1646; thought to be living 1687.
• Register vii. 276.
t Thomas Parke's eldest brother William (son of I^bert), came out with Roger
William? on the Lion in 1631, and m. Martha, dau. of JohnHolgrave of Salem; she d.
25Aa^., 1708, aged W.
m
Mev. Richard Blinman,
[Jan.
It. NathainTEL, m. Martha i had dan. Anne,
V. Maroakkt, m. Rich. Bowt'sj iiad one child Ihing 1687.
vl. Hannah, m. John Wadland. and had a child Viving 1687.
vii. Margaret, m. Heury A'Court.
Ill 1 G 13, Dec. 1 , John Eudecott writer from Salem to Gov. John Win-
throp stilting that he had recently ** received a letter from Mr, Blinman, to-
gethtjr with a complaint of the town against GriiFen's companie for several
misdemeanors/' such as sabbath-breakings swearing and dmnkeiHiesft, the
men bein^r engaged at shipbuilding.
As early m 1638, according lo the Court records of Salem, " Mr. Endicott
was willetl to send three men to view Cajte Ann, whether it may lie cut
through, and certify how they find it/' Albisioii 18 here made to the cutting
of a passage between what was subsequently Gloucester h.'irbor and tbe
Anisquam river^ and leave was <Tiven the following May for a Fishing
Plantation to be commenced at the Cape* Gloucester records of 1043 state
thut *' Mr. Blinman, Pastor, is to cut the heath t}iroui:jh and to mamtain it^
and hath given him three acres of upland, :md he is to have the benefit of
it, himself and his, forever, giving the inhabitants of the town fi*ee passage/'
Sixty-two years later a great spriug-storm and tide cut a naturid ehaimel, thus
Having tbe tishing boats the trouble of doubling Ihe CajR*.
In the fall of 16.>0 Blininanj with some families of his congregation,
again removed ; this time to New London ui the Connecticut Colony, where
grants of land were set off to them, Oct. V.K on the west side of the town, in
a Dew street familiarly known as ^*^ Cape Ann Lane," or Ann Street. Here
he received a salary of £60 per annum, and a house wsis built for him west
of the first biirial ground, on what is now Graidte Street.
Emanuel Downing writing from Salera or Boston, to John WintJirop, Jr.,
at Fe(|Uoit, between IG/iU and 'a4, usually sends liis love and service to
** honest Mr. Blynman and his good wife."
Oct. 28, 1 1152, Gov. John Ilaynes, Hartford, writes to the same party,
saying, ** 1 heare that Mr. Blinman is somewhat vnsetled in Ms spirret by
reason of somme ali'ront-y l>y ill dtspO)?e<l persons thei* : 1 am sorry to heare
it, but hope bee will not olJer to piuek himself e from you or us (by engadg-
ing himself e elsewher) without coiisnlting Miigieti^atea and Elders heaJ^;
for the Court have done thai for helpe to the jdace for yours, hisy «fe tJie
Churches sake, that I am confident would not otlierwise have been granted/* •
Subsequently con ten tic tns about meml>ership, diseipliiie and baptism aro«e
in the Church at Hartford, increasing in violence .and extending to neigh-
boring churches. Several unsuc^x^ssful attempts were made by the General
Court of Connecticut and by eccb^siastic councils to heal the dissension, and on
Feb. 2(i, Kj5I>7, the Court desired .John liussell of WethersHeld. Mr. Wor-
ham, Sam^ Stone and Rich"^ Blinman "to meet the elders, who shoubl be
delegated from the other colonies, at lioston, the next June ; and to i^ssist
in debating the questions proposed by the said gmieral courts or any of tlie
other courts, and report the determtDation of the Council."
Jolui Winthrop .Jr. was eh^cted Governor of Connecticut in May, 1G57 ;
during the following wintt^r he received a long letter from Jonathan Brewster
of Fetpioit, in which he says : ** 1 Inid comed to your \V'orshipp, bat the season
will not permit. I therefore desy re & intreateyou seriously toconsyder what
I write of, concermng Mr; Blinman, who stmides in a distance from manie
in our Towne, as well as from myselle, vppon small groimds ; but hia per-
verae will, who can endure noe ojtposition or contradiction, but in a way
epificopall »& tiranicallj if be had power to his will, both in Church & Towne,
1900.] Bev. Richard Blinman. 41
that I professe he is noe way qualifyed for a pastor in way of government.'*
It seems that in some matter under discassion Brewster had opposed the
minister's judgment, and the town had declared that, except the latter
** would practice that conclusion the(y) would not paie his maintenance."
Whereupon Blinman was aroused, and, continues the letter, "he broke
then into wordes, that he would leave the place, with expressions of discon-
tent, with fury." A town vote taken to decide whether they would have
him stay, passed in the affirmative. " After, in his publick teachings,'* says
Brewster, ** he throwed balles of fyer against particular persons, & espetially
against my selfe, thoughe not named ; that gave great offence," and, on one
occasion, drew forth a reply from Mr. Brewster. Subsequently it was pro-
posed to send four or ^\q of the congregation " to see if they could re-
move the grevances that lyes in Mr. Blyndman brest, if he would make
them knowen, and the knowing to admit debate " ; they were at the same
time to express a willingness on the part of the town for him to stay, but the
minister " thancked the Towne, & whereas he had a call to another place, &
the next day was thither going, he promised he would not engage himselfe
befor he returned, &c." Brewster desired the Governor's "helpe for this
poore Towne, to helpe vs compose differences " ; but any attempt at recon-
ciliation was unsuccessful, and the irate parson soon shook the dust of New
London from his feet and proceeded to New Haven.
Jan. 30, 1657-8, John Davenport, of the latter place, writes Gov. Win-
throp at Hartford as follows : " Though this behig the last day of the
weeke, & by Mr. BIynman's staying the Lords day at Gillford, I am dis-
appointed of his expected helpe ; so that the whole worke, of preaching
boath times and administering the Lord('s) supper, lyeth upon me, whereby
I am constrained to be as briefe, in these lines, as I may." After this
Blinman appears to have had no regular calling, and though the journal of
Thomas Minor of New London and Stoninijton, under date of July 27, l()r>9,
says Mr. Blinman **taii<rht" in the former ]>lace, it is evident that the
reverend <jentleman was already preparing to return to P^n^land. to which
end he raised some funds in May by selling a portion of his library to Yale
ColleL'e. Savage states that a letter written by him from Newfoundland to
Mr. Davenport, on Aug. 22 following, mentions his arrival and his having
declimHi offers to settle there.
In .January, l<»7f)-l, he was living at Bristol "in the Castle," and 1'3 of
2d mo.. 1677, Rev. John Bishop of Stamford, Conn., in a letter to Kev.
Increase Mather of Boston, encloses another to be forwarded to Mr. Blin-
man. " who," he says, *' I suppose you may likewise know, & have aequaint-
ance w^' all." Rki;. xxv. .'^7^).
C'alamy's Nonconformists* Manual (2d Edit., London, 1777) observes :
*• We may here also mention some that lived in Rristol, tho* they had been
ejected in other plac'es ; as Mr. Richard Blinman, who had been minister
of ( hepstow, but whether ejected or not is uncertain."
Mather, in his History of New England, has this account of him : " After
a faith fid discharge of his ministry at Glocester and at New London, he re-
luniefl into England, and livin;; to a good old age, he who, wluTever he
came, did set himself to do good, concluded his life at th(? city of Bristol^
where one of the last things he did was to defend in print the cause of
Infant liaptism," in an ess;iy tending to issue the controversy. A certain
^ H. D.", i.e, Henry Danvers, who is styled " anabaptist and politician "
(Dirt^ of National Biography, xvi. 39), published in 1073 "A Treatise of
Baptism." To this, it seems, Blinman issued an *' Answer," which must
have been of some extent, for in a " Rejoynder " he refers (p. 20) to what
42
Rev, Richard BHnman.
[Jan.
be bad eaid at p. 190 of tlic ** Answer," and he would appear to bave been
acquainted with Hebrew^ ma well as witb Grt^ek and Latin. Of the
**An&wer/' there is no copy in the British Museum, and in the Catalogue of
the Bodleian, a hbrary which is rich in works of this class, no book hj Blin-
man is mentioned. The same may be said of the Catalogue of the Library of
Trinity College, Dublin. The *' Answer " is therefore undoubtetUy very
rare. Blinman followed suit with a small tract entitled ;
•' A Rejojnfler to Mn Henry Diinvers Brief friendly Reply To my Answer
ahout Iiifant Baptism. By Kichard Biiiiman, Minister of the Gospel. Loudon.
Printed for Tliouiaa Wall/Bookseller lu Bristol, 1U75."
Danverfl in the meantime liad sent forth ;
" Innocency and Tnith Vinvlicated. .... With a brief Answer to Mr. Blin-
man^b Essay." The ** Brief and Friendly Reply " occupies pp. 1T7-172.
Blinman'a rather quaint will, made and proved in 1687, is foond on re-
cord in the Consistory Court of Bristol, as follows :
I Richard Blinniaii Minister of the Gospel of Christ hflTing lived to the age of
72 years and somewhat more and beinia: now nnder infirmities of Body do think
it my dnty to set my House In order before I dye \ and to express my full mind
and meaning in this my last VVIO and Testament. And 1. — T doe now a^atn (as
thronfrh Grace I have done 50 years since) resijyjn my self into tin* Hands* of God
the father through Jesus Christ my only Mediatonr in whose Ki^hteonsn ess alone
by ftaith I look for Pardon of Sins and Jnstiiication and Peace w^"* God by the
help of the holy spirit. Next I bequeath ray Body to be decently buried near to
TCiy^ di'are Wife ; and as for my Worldly goods wdi ere with God liath endowed rae,
though it batli not been so lanljre a Partion as many others liave had» yet
blessed be the name of my gracious God it bath been sufllclent all along for me
aod my numerous flamily. and what little 1 have to dispose shall he as f<dloweth.
Imprimis I give and bequt^atli unto my sou in law Richard Bowes and my
Daughter Margaret his Wife and to their Child now living (I having not Mony
to bestow ui)on [otV;.] I give and bequeath) JO pound weight of Dr. Starlty's Pill
and half a Pound of Oyle of Amber and a Qnart Bottle full of the Tinctnre of
Starky's Pill DIapboretick a Vial Bottle full of the Tincture of Am tier and
another Bottle of Landanii liquidum tartarii^atum, 12 or 15 drops of which in an
equal Quantity of Maiago Sack & Poppy water, is good against the Congh, also
severall Divinity books which I shall express particularly in a Catalogue
annexed to this my Will, also her dear Mother*s best Trunk with other things in
it.
Item. I give and Bequeath to my Son in law John [*i>.] Wad land and to ray
Daughter Hannah bis Wife and to tiieir Children now livlugmiy best Bed with 2
Bolsters 2 Blankets and the Rng belonging to them and also 2 Pound of Starky's
Pill and also tlie several divinity books mentioned in tht Catalogue anneaced to
this my Will; also 1 give and bequeath to my said Daughter Hannah a Vial
Bottle of the Tincture of Amber and also 8 of my red Chairs and 2 of the matted
Chairs, also a Gi>une of her Moliier*s and a new Morning Gown.
/£et?i. I give and bequeath to my Son in Law Henry Acnurt (A'Court) and my
Daughter Margaret bis Wife the several Divinity aud History books expressed
In the aforeeald Catalogue aimexed to this my will.
Itan. I give and bequeath to my Sou Nathaniel all my Physical latin books
as also several other Divinity liooks w<* 1 shall mention In the aforesaid Cata-
logue amiexeil to this my Will also I give and bequeath to my said son Nathaniel
2 pound of Starky's Pili aud also that he shall have liberty to choose 4 of my
Engliish Physick books.
It^m. I give and bequeath to my Daughter in Law Martha Blinman a small
piece of Gold and Mr Rogers's St-rraons upon Judges and also Thomas Phillips
Lamentations or a Treatise of Hell.
Itttn. 1 giTG and bequeath to .-^une Blinman her Daughter and my Graud-
childe nt^w w^^^ me a new Trunk marked w"^ tlie letters of her Name, wlierein I
have caused divers things to be put up aud kept for her widch I shall not here
mention, together w^'' the Money which is in hcrowu little Trunk ; which Trunk
and the Ibings in it I shall leave la the Custody of my Reverend friend W
1900.] liev. Richard Blinman. 43
Thomas Palmer Minister of the Gospel, and M' Jeremiah Holwey Sen' in Corn-
street, to be kept for the Child's use and to be disposed of to her by them both
as they shall see meet ; they having each of them a Key to the said Trunk.
Rem. I give and be<ineath unto my Eldest Son Jeremiah Blinman (whom I
make my sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament) all the rest of my
goods and Chatties and Physical things without exception, provided y^ when he
bath made sale of w* is to be sold, if his Brother, my Son Azrikam Blinman, be
alive and shall appear, that he shall pay him 10 Pounds and y< the rest of the
goods or just summ of them shall be given unto the children that he hath or
shall have by M'* Elizabeth Blinman his now Wife my Daughter in Law, to yi^
Elizabeth I also bequeath one Guiny as a token of my love. This my last Will
and Testament I have dictated from the beginning to the End, being through the
mercy of God of clear sense and perfect use of Reason. April Wednesday IZ^
1687.
I do appoint my dear and trusty ff^einds M' Jeremiah Holwey Sen', D' Chancy,
M' Alexander Doleman, M' John Richardson, and M' Edmond Reddish; or any
two of them to be my Overseers of this my last Will and Testament. It is my
Will and I shall require it of my Son Jeremiah my sole Executor y^ ho take a
care of the civil and Religious Education of my Grandchilde, Anne Blinman,
until she be fit to be put abroad ; he shall be supplied w^ divers things towards
her maintenance both by her Mother and by the Keepers of the Keys of her
Trunk before specified and this is the Conclusion of this my last will and Testa-
ment.
Witnesses: Sam. Lloyd Richard /ga-iN
John Drew Blinman vo^ai;
Christopher Roberts
Proved at Bristol, July 26, 1687.
[What follows is endorsed on the Will.]
A Catalogue of Books w^** I bequeath to my Son & Daughter Bows..
Mr. Biirronsrhes two volumes on Hosea.
Dr. Thorn: Goodwin's works in one vol: 4^.
Symp>oirs Cbiirch History.
Luther on the Galatians.
Mr. Stukely's Gospel-Glass rep'^senting the Miscarriages of English Professors.
Mr. Mall's offer of help to sufferings [sic],
Mr. Britljjcs seasonable truths in y® worst &c.
Mr. Hows life & Death.
The Man of Sin.
Mr. Rich: Mather's life & Death, w^ divers others in the same Vol :
2 of David's Psalm books.
12 fnindbj ansictrs to If: D: about &c.
12 li^jotjitdfrs to H: I): his reply,
A faithfull Discovery of a Treacherous design of Mystlcall Antichrist.
The Morning Exercise ag* Popery in Lecture sermons preached atSouthwark.
Mr. VavaM>r Powells* (Concordance.
Sclater's Exposition with notes on the 1 Ep: to the Thessalonians.
My best Culpeper's Dispensatory.
A Catalogue of books w^^ 1 bequeath to my Son & Daugh: Acourt.
The Epistle of Giklas.
Mr. Dicksonns Explanation of the Ep: of Paul to the Hebrews.
A frindly tiebate between Satan & Sherlock.
Dr. Owen's mortiflcation of sin in beleivers.
A Confession of ffaith owned by the Elders in New Eng:
Articles of Christian Religion by Authority of Par*.
Eiisteljius's Ecclesiastical History.
1 of David's psalm books.
Mr. Mall's Exhortation to Holy living.
• ViT. Pnwc'll, Chaplam of M. Gen. Thomas Harrison in Wales, and called by Woods,
i". his Fa.-'ti Oxon, ** a giddy headed person and second brother to Hugh Peters."
VOL. LIV. 4
44 Settlers of Cheater, If. S.
Mr. Wills [«'c] Vindication of Infant Baptism.
The Historycal Books of y« Holy Scriptures by Leonard Horiv . ^
Biskbeck's Frotestants Evidence. ^^ '.
Mr. Walker on the Sabbath. ^ -5. ^ "
A Catalogue of books w** I bequeath to my Son & Dan. ^ •-
Mr. Hugh Feters' last Legacy. ' - ^
A Call from Heaven by Increase Mather. ^ *■-
Christian & Conjugal Councel ; 1 of David's Psalms. '^— .,
Mr. Shepherd's Sermons vpon the wise & foolish Virgliis. "^^
The office & nse of the moral Law by Mr. Hinde. "^
Culpeper's Dispensatory w*** a red Cover.
A Catalogue of books w** I bequeath to my Son Nath
S»" Charles Wolseloy's reasonablenes of Christian belief.
Die: AmbrosU Coelpini.
Operu Theologicoru Hieron; Zanchii Tomas tertins.
Syntagma Theologia? Chrlstiane ab amando Polano.
Andrefe Rivetl dispntationes. ^
Hieron : Zanchii Miscellaneoru lib: 8.
My Pocket Latin Bible. -^
My Pocket Greek Testament.
Biillinger's Decades, in small folio. ,
Bishop Abemethy*s Treatise containing Physlck for 8-
Stephanus' his Lexicon.
A Catalogue of books w^ I bequeath to my Dar
Blinman.
1 of David's Psalm books.
A Disswasive from Conformity to the World by H: 8
God, a Christian's choice by Samuel Vinny. "^
Benefleld's Commentary on the 1 chap: Amos.
A LIST OF THE FIRST CLASS O
CHESTER, LUNENBURG COl
WITH THEIR FAMI7
Contributed by Mi«8 Emily W. LsAYiTTr
Rev. John Seccombe, born in Medfort
H. U. 1728, settled over the Congregati> ...
Mass., 1733. He was of a humorous, j* ''***i'.
parish difficulties had arisen and been sett- "Hrjii,
dismission, then started as a " Congregati
ter, Lunenburg county, Nova Scotia. I
the very day he sailed from Boston, 17f
until about 1769. It is a small nianu
four, written in a firm, even, scholar!
grayish brown paper covers. In it h'%^^
signed solely for the use and improvem* "' ^
its end was the following valuable lw^.i.
outer cover is written in bold character '^ "V; ^ ,.
of the prominent Chester men, and ii '" '-^^kii.
^v
■ r.
1900.] Settlers of Chester, IT. 8. 45
presented it to the Nova Scotia Historical Society, who now hold it,
in company with a book of like dimensions written by John Sec-
oombe*8 daughter, whose beautiful penmanship closely resembles her
fiitber's, and whose record, starting in 1753, while they were still in
their Harvard home, and continued until 1769, supplies many items
that her merry father*s lacks.
Timothy Houghton, Bolton, wife and 3 children.
Major John Shepherd, Stoughton
Benjamin Bridge, wife, 3 children
Samuel Waters, wife, 1 child,
Ralph Nesham, wife, 1 child
Bruen Vomkes Comings, wife 2 children,
Isaiah Thomas, wife, 5 children, from Kingstown,
Nathan Woodbury, wife, 3 children
Samuel Jenoison, wife, 1 child, from Littleton,
David Miller, from Middlebury. single,
Jeremiah Rogers, wife, 7 children, Hanover,
Tliomas Rogers, single. Hanover,
Simon Floyd, single, Halifax,
Thomas Floyd, single, Halifax,
John Records, wi[e, 4 children, Pembroke,
Isaac Watson, wife, 4 children, Plymptown,
Joseph Whittemore, wife, 2 children, Shrewsbury,
Aaron Mason, wife, 5 children, Marlborough,
John Houghton, single, Bolton
Nathaniel Turner, wife, 2 children, Lancaster,
Joseph Turner, single, Lancaster,
Thomas Grant, wife, 3 children, Lancaster,
Patrick Sutherland, Esq.
Robert Melvin, 4 children, Concord,
John Mason, single, Lexington,
Elea«er Kamlen, wife, 3 children, Pembroke,
Israel Lovet, single, Piscataqiui
Thomas Armstrong, wife, 4 children, Casco Bay,
Nicholas Corney, single, Casco Bay,
Jonathan Prescott, son of Captain Jonathan Prescott, of Halifax,
Philip Knaut, wife, 3 children, Lunenburg,
Adolph Wiederholtz and son Francis, 9 years, Lunenburg
John Lonus, Lunenburg
George Collicut, wife, 1 child, Halifax,
Captain John Atwonl wife, 1 child,
John Crook, wife, 2 children, Lunenburg
Abraham Bradshaw, wife, ') cliildren, Lexington
Edmister Hammond, single, Rochester
Nathaniel Leonard, Major Shepherd's grandson, Stoughton
These are obliged to have houses built in Chester this fall with inhabi-
tants in them.
From Rev. John Seccombe*s Diary, who went from Harvard, Mass. to
Chester, N. S.
46 Nicholas Munger of Gruil/ordj Conn. [Jan.
July 30, 1759
Set sail from Boston in a sloop The crew were Captain, Robert*Mc€rown
and son Robert mate, Robert Mountgomery Gregory Brass, of Hingham,
Walter Bourk, from Ireland, passenger,
Thomas Partridge, hired in the vessel,
Captain James Nickols, Boston, passenger,
Stephen Greenleaf of Bolton, passenger
Jonas and Ebenezer Cutler, sutlers, from Halifax,
Captain Timothy Houghton, wife and 8 children
Aaron Mason, wife and 5 children
Joseph Whittemore, wife and 2 children
Robert Melvin, of Concord
John Houghton, of Bolton
Sarah Brinley, of New Rutland
[Note. — Rev. Mr. Seccombe was the author of the famous humorous poem,
"Father Abbey's Will," which was published in May, 1782, both in the Gentle-
man's Magazine and in the European Magazine. It was reprinted in the Mas-
sachusetts Magazine in November, 1794, and in 1854 by John Langdon Sibley,
in a pamphlet with introduction and biographical note. See Drake's Dictionary
of American jBioflrrapAy.— Editor.]
NICHOLAS MUNGER OF GUILFORD (CONN.) AND
HIS DESCENDANTS.
Ck)mpiled by the Hon. R. D. Smtth and communicated by Bernard C. Steinbr.
1. Nicholas^ Hunger was a step-son of Henry Goldam, an early
settler of Guilford, and probably came thither with his step-father. He
was probably the son of Frances, the wife of Henry Goldam and had a half-
sister, Susannah Goldam, who married John Bishop, Jr. of GuiKord.
Goldam had no other children, and by his will (Town Records, Vol. c, folio
104) dated July 9, IGGl, left to Nicholas Munger, his **son in law," "all
my land in the Neck, paying myself, if demanded durbig my life time,
one barley corn by the year by way of acknowledgement, and, after
my death, if my wife shall survive and shall demand the same, the sum of
five bushels of whete by the year, but if she miss demanding in or at the
very expiring of the year, then to be free from any payment that present
year, and at the death of my foresaid wife, to be to him fully and freely and
to his heirs forever." Mrs. Frances Goldham survived her husband and
died on January 13, 1671. The land left Nicholas Munger was situated on
the north bank of the Neck River on the {>ublic road, and he is supposed
to have settled thereon as early as 1G51. He married Sarah Hull on June
2, 1659, and died on October 16, 1668. His age is not known, but he was
probably not beyond middle life. His widow married Dennis Crampton in
1669 and died on January 31, 1689. Munger was one of the poorer
planters and seems to have been somewhat disorderly in his youth. The
following letter, dated October 4, 1668, is interesting. It was copied by the
writer. Dr. Bray or Bryan Rossiter, on a fly leaf of one of his medical
books — " Francisci Yalesii Ck)varrobien8i8 in Libros Hippocratis de Morbii
1900.] Nicholas Hunger of Guilford^ Conn. Al
popularibus Commentaria/' which book is now in the library of Trinity
College, Hartford, Connecticut. " Deacon George Bartlett : I have been
often Bollicited to doe for Nico. Monger in his sad condition, and have oft
visited him and administered in time of his distemp : since his sores break-
ing out and running I have seen them, used meanes to dense them and have
from time to time informed them that he must have constant attendence,
and be under a course of phisick if his life be saved, if meanes be not used
he will live long in misery, if much meanes be used it is not for one man to
beare the burden neyther is one only called to shew mercy. I have not re-
fused to attend him, but rather desyre some other and I will be double my
pportion towards the expence. Whoever attends him, it will be double the
charge to attend him in the place where he is, wherever comfortable dyet
must be sutable to his weaknes and distress and attendance added beyond
wt his wife can doe, a society of Indians ioyne helpfullnes to one of there
owne in distress, he must take a course of phisick to Divert the currant of
humors if one running sore be healed, the humors will have vent at another
place, and prsently will be another swelling they say he is to weake to take
phisick, but tis a stronger thing to dy then to take phisick, and if he becomes
tenn times weaker, yet then he must take phisick or dy. these things I
write to discharge myself and let the loss of life and neglect of mercy ly at
the right doore."
In addition to the land on the Neck, Nicholas Hunger bought from
George Hiland the homelot, containing an acre and an half bought by Hi-
land or Highland from Thomas Betts, " lying in the Plaine, fronting up to
the street near agt Mr. Whitfields rearing back to the swamp, the lands of
the sd Mr. ^Vliitfield lying next on the South."
The children of Nicholas and Sarah (Hull) Munger were :
2. i. John,* b. April 26, 1660; d. Nov. 3, 1732.
3. ii. Samuel, b. 1G65; d. March 6, 1717.
2. JoHN^ MiNGER {Nicholas^), lived in Guilford, and married Mary
Evarts, June 3, 1084. She died June, 1734. He was a weaver
and had a list in 1716 of £130 6. 3.
His children were :
i. Mary', b. Jan. 16. 1685-6; d. youner.
4. ii. John, b. Aug. 19, 1687; d. Oct. 5, 1752.
iii. Mary, b. Aui?. 19, 1689; d. March 18, 1722; ra. Joshua Leete of
Guilford, June 26. 1709. He d. April 21, 1742.
Iv. Abigail, b. Feb. 26, 1691 ; d. Oct. 23, 1760; m. Jonathan Dudley of
Guilford, Auff. 6, 1712. He died Jan. 4, 1750.
5. v. Ebknkzer, b. July 4, 1693; d. June 29, 1729.
vi. Caleb, b. May 16. 1695; d. young.
6. vii. Jonathan, b. April 14, 1697.
7. viii. JosiAH, b. July 20, 1704; d. Feb. 21, 1780.
ix. Raciikl, b. 1706 ; imbecile.
3. Samuel' Munger {Nicholas^), by Andrew Leete, Assistant, married
to Sarah Hand, daughter of Joseph, Oct. 11, 1088. She married 2d,
Caleb Woodworth, and died August 1, 1751. Samuel Munger
lived in East Guilford and had a list of £56 11. 0. in 1716. In
161)6 he was permitted to build a Sabbath Day house in Guilford.
His children were :
8. i. SAMUEL^ b. Feb. 7, 1690; d. May, 1728.
9. ii. Joseph, b. Jan. 19, 1693; d.
iii. Sarah, b. March 16, 1694-6; ra. Shipraan.
iv. Deliverance, b. March 12, 1697; ra. Richard Murough of Coven-
try.
48 Nicholas Munger of Guilford^ Conn. [Jan.
Y. Nathaniel, b. Feb. 26, 1699.
10. Yl. Jambs, b. May 15, 1701; d. Jan. 10. 1781.
Til. Annb, b. Feb. 1, 1703; m. Daniel Colton of Killingworth, Oct. 18,
1727.
viil. Janb, b. Feb. 27, 1706 ; m. Caleb Woodworth, probably her step-
brother.
4. John* Hunger, Jr. (John,^ Nicholas^), of East Guilford, had a list
of £47 4. 0. He married Deborah French, 1710. She died March
15,1761.
Their children were :
I. Dinah*, b. April 6, 1712, at Durham ; m. Dea. David Dudley, Oct.
12. 1733.
II. Lucy, b. Sept. 10, 1713, at Durham ; m. Justus Hall, March 6, 1740.
lU. John, b. May 16. 1715; d. single. Oct. 1, 1787.
iv. Jehiel, b. Feb. 18, 1717; d. April 3, 1761.
Y. Reuben, b. March 10, 1719; d. young.
vl. HuLDAii, b. Jan. 20. 1721 ; m. Moses Blachley, Jan. 16, 1744.
Yll. Mary, b. May 13, 1723 ; m. John Allls, Feb. 3, 1742-3.
vlll. Wait, b. March 28. 1728; d. 1777. He lived in East Guilford and
married Lydia Kelscy, May 21, 1762. Their children were: 1.
Lydia, b. Nov. 8, 1753; a. July 11, 1827; m. Simeon Dudley,
-who died March 18, 1836. aged 84. 2. Lyman, b. 1756; m.
Elizabeth Coe. 3. Lucy, b. 1760; d. single, Dec. 20, 1844. 4.
Jehiel, b. March 24, 1763; d. single, March 31, 1841. 5. Sarah,
b. 1766; d. Aug. 6. 1843; m. Timothy Dowd, Jr., of East Guil-
ford, who d. May 28, 1836, aged 66.
ix. Bebecca, b. 1731 ; m. Ebenezcr Dudley, Sept. 16. 1760.
5. Ebenezer* Hunger {John,^ Nicholas^), of East Guilford, married Ist,
Anne Scranton, May 27, 1717. She died April 20, 1725. 2d,
Susannah Hubbard of Haddam, July 6, 1726. After his death she
married Josiah Crampton of Guilford, Feb. 14, 1733, who died Feb.
12, 1776. She lived until March 25, 1788. Ebenezer Hunger's
list in 1716 was £34.
By his first wife, his children were :
i. Ebenezer.* b. Sept. 3, 1718; d. June 20, 1793; m. Anna Lee,
daughter of Jonathan, May 3. 1742. She died Aug. 22, 1788.
Their children were: 1. Anne,^ b. Jan. 28, 1743; d. Dec. 28,
1821 ; m. Caleb Dudley of Guilford. Jan. 18, 1769. He d. Sept.
14, 1802. 2. Olive, b. Oct. 10. 1747 ; d. Dec. 3. 1800; ra. Samuel
Dudley of Guilford, Oct. 10, 1797. He d. Dec. 17, 1819. 8.
Ebenezer, b. June 3, 1765; d. April 10. 1831; ra. Sarah Graves,
daughter of Nathaniel. She d. Jan. 1839. aged 77. 4. Jesse, b.
Aug. 20, 1757; d. 1840; lived at Bergen, N. T., and m. Eliza
Hotchkiss, daughter of David of Woodbury, who d. aged 89,
Nov. 1-845.
ii. Caleb, b. Sept. 24, 1722 ; d. Feb. 15, 1797. Lived at North Bristol
(now North Madison), and was deacon in the church there; m.
Sarah Stannard. Nov. 6, 1747. She d. July 6, 1817. Their
childi-en were : 1. Sarah,^ b. Oct. 19, 1748; m. Miles Munger,
her cousin, and d. Nov. 9, 1824. 2. Azubah, b. May 23, 1762;
ra. Benjamin Norton of Killingworth, Rutland (?) and East
Bloomfleld. 3. Elias, b. Feb. 17, 1756, moved to Rutland, Vt.,
about 1798. 4. Hannah, b. Dec. 6, 1757; m. Josiah Munger,
her cousin. 6. Eber, b. March 10, 1762; d. May 16, 1836; m.
July 11. 1791. Clorinda Baclcus (b. June 25, 1770), daughter of
Rev. Simon of North Bristol, who d. 1864. 6. Bela, b. June 1,
1766; d. March 16,1781.
ill. Reuben, b. March 28, 1725; removed to Norfolk, Connecticut,
about 1770; m. June 18, 1748, Elizabeth, daughter of Jonathan
Dudley of East Guilford. Their children were: 1. Nathaniel^*
1900.] Nicholas Hunger of Ouilford, Conn. 49
b. Jan. 80, 1749; removed to Norfolk 1769. 2. Abigail, b. Aag.
80, 1750. 8. Beuhen, b. April 22, 1752; d. April 16, 1758. 4.
Be^iben, b. Feb. 26, 1764. 5. Jonathan, b. Nov. 80, 1765. 6.
Elizabeth, b. Jan. 27, 1758. 7. Elizur, b. 1760. 8. Edward. 9.
Dudley, 10. Samuel.
iv. Simeon, b. March 28, 1726; d. May 11, 1726.
The only child of Ebenezer and Susannah (Hubbard) Hunger
was:
V. Simeon, b. April 6, 1727; d. March 16, 1815; lived in East Guil-
ford ; m. Sarah, daughter of Josiah Scranton, July 8, 1761. She
d. Dec. 16, 1816, aged 83. Their children were; 1. Simeon,* b.
Dec. 7, 1762; d. Oct. 1833. He was a goldsmith, and lived in
Redding, Connecticut; m. Lois Lyon there. 2. Capt. Josiah, b.
Oct. 16, 1764; d. Aug. 1838; m. 1st, Anne Lee, daugliter of
Jonathan, March 22, 1780. She d. Nov. 8, 1799. aged 43; 2d,
Hannah Coe, who d. June 14, 1887. 8. Mary, b. Nov. 8, 1766 ; d.
June, 1840; m. 1st, Andrew Leete Stone of East Guilford, Jan.
4, 1781. He d. Feb. 8, 1786. 2d, Samuel Hoyt of East Guilford,
who d. Oct. 5, 1826. 4 Wyllys, b. Feb. 9, 1761; d. Jan. 31,
1836; m. Jan. 19, 1785, Hester Hand, daughter of Daniel, who
died March 12, 1846, 'aged 86. 5. Mabel, b. Dec. 17, 1762; d.
Nov. 19, 1833; m. Timothy Graves of East Guilford, May 20,
1785. He d. Jan. 6, 1849, aged 90.
6. Jonathan* Munoer (John,^ Nicholas^), lived in Woodbury, Con-
necticut, and married Ist, Sarah Graves, Jan. 4, 1721, who died
Dec 31, 1725 ; 2d, Aggephe Lewis, July 10, 1728. She died Feb.
18, 1757.
By his first wife, his children were :
i. Jonathan,* b. Jan. 19, 1722; m. Lois Morse, Oct. 6, 1748, and
had Elihu L.. of Litchfield,
il. Sarah, b. Oct. 14, 1723; m. Joseph Wilcox, Sept. 17, 1764.
iii. Daniel, b. Aug. 26, 1725.
The children of Jonathan and Aggephe (Lewis) Hunger were :
iv. Bknjamin, b. July 2, 1731.
V. Chlok, b. Dec. 12, 1732; d. young,
vi. CiiLOE, b. June 2, 1734 ; m. Giles Kilbourne of Litchfield, a famous
church builder, and d. Oct. 10, 1824. He d. Sept. 13, 1797.
vii. Joel, b. Dec. 19, 1735.
7. JosiAH* MuNGEK (John,^ Nicholas^), of East Guilford, married Eliza-
beth Hubbard of Iladdam, July 24, 1727. She died March IG, 1778.
Their children were :
i. Elizabeth,* b. Nov. 1, 1728; d. Oct. 19, 1736.
ii. JosiAH, b. March 8, 1732; d. Sept. 1, 1752.
iii. TiMOTUY, b. Sept. 5. 1735; removed to New Durham, N. Y., in
1785; ni. 1st, Mabel Stevens, Nov. 20, 1757; 2d, Rebeoca Evarts,
Aufj. 28, 1705; 3(1, Lorain Murray. By his first wife he had:
1. Timothy,^ b. Oct. 20, 1758. 2. Joaiah, h. Oct. 2, 17G0; d.
Dec. 27, 1822; lived at North Bristol, and m. Dec. 9, 1785, his
cousin, Hannah Munger. 3. Linus, b. Oct. 30, 17G3; in. 1st,
Elizabeth Field, who d. April 29, 1792; 2d, Julia ; lived
at Claremont. N. H. By his first wife he had no children. The
chiUh*cn of Tlmothv ami Rebecca (Evarts) Mnnger were : 4.
Behecca, b. Dec. 19*, 17G5. 5. Mabel, b. Julv 9, 17G9; d. Aug.
25, 1771. G. Titus, b. .Jan. 4, 1772; d. Aug. 25, 1772(?).
iv. Milks,-* b. May 31, 1739; d. Nov. 13, l82G;ni. his cousin, Sarah
Munger, and lived in North Bristol. Their children were: 1.
Chauticy, b. Aug. IG, 17G8; d. Dec. 3, 1820; m. Jerusha, daugh-
ter of Asa'Dowd, who d. aged G3, in Feb., 1835, and lived in
North Bristol. 2. Joel, b. Sept. 23, 1772; d. Sept. 16, 1838;
50 Records of District of Carlisle^ Mass. [Jan.
m. Mary Blachley, daughter of Joshaa, Jan. 8, 1798. She d.
Jone 17, 1838, aged 88. They lived in North Bristol (now
North Madison). 8. Chloe, b. Jnly 21, 1777; lived in Gnilford
and d. single. July 21, 1842. 4. Miles, b. Feb. 12, 1781 ; d. Feb.
25, 1858 ; m. Rachel, daughter of John Grumley, June 26, 1808.
She d. April 6, 1862. They Uved in Guilford.
8. Samuel* Hunger, Jr. {Samuely^ Nicholas^), lived in Guilford until
1726, when he removed to Brimfield, Mass. He married Dorothy,
daughter of James Evarts, April 6, 1710.
Their children were :
i. SuBRiNT,* b. Jan. 5, 1711.
ii. Samuel, b. Oct. 5, 1712.
ill. Elnathan, b. July 24, 1714.
9. Joseph* Munger (Samuel,^ Nicholas^) ^ was a shoemaker, and had a
list of £35 in 1716. He lived in Guilford and married 1st,
Ingham ; 2d, Miriam Pond, Oct. 6, 1726.
By his first wife he had :
i. Samuel,* b.
The children of Joseph and Miriam (Pond) Munger were :
li. Billy, b. July 18, 1727.
ill. Increase.
iv. Abner.
V. Philip.
10. James* Munger {Samuel^ Nicholas^), of East Guilford, married Ist,
Susannah Peyer, Dec 18, 1723 ; 2d, Hannah.
Of which wife his children were bom is uncertain. They were :
i. Sybill,* b. Aug. 2, 1725 ; m. Nathan Dudley, Jan. 7, 1748.
ii. Sarah, b. Feb. 10, 1729; m. Joseph Wilcox, Sept. 17, 1764.
iii. James, b. Feb. 18, 1732; lived In Bergen, N. Y. ; m. Irene Hill,
daughter of Dea. Timothy. Their children were: I, Albert.^
2. Emeline. 3. Irene, who d. of scarlet fever.
iv. Levi, b. July 24. 1736.
V. Timothy, b. Aug. 9, 1739.
yi. Susannah, b. Nov. 24, 1741 ; d. July 18, 1763; m. Scloh Murray of
East Guilford, who d. aged 81, April 14, 1820.
RECORDS OF THE ORIGINAL DISTRICT OF
CARLISLE, MASS.
Contributod by Robebt T. Swan, Commissioner of Public Records of Massachusetts.
April 19, 1754, a part of the town of Concord was established
as the District of Carlisle (Province Laws, Vol. iii., p. 729),
which was to have all the privileges of a town, excepting the privi-
lege of choosing a representative to the General Court, in choosing
whom the inhabitants were to join with the inhabitants of Concord.
October 6, 1758, the district was annexed to Concord (Mass.
Archives, Vol. cxvii., p. 206).
1900.] Records of District of Oarlishy Mass. 51
April 28, 1780, parts of Acton, Billerica, Chelmsford and Con-
cord were established as the District of Carlisle, and by an Act
of February 18, 1805, the district was made a town.
A few of the records and papers belonging to the original dis-
trict have recently come into my hands, and in them are found the
entries which follow. Some of these can be found in the printed
volume of births, marriages and deaths of Concord, taken from
various sources, but others are probably not a matter of record in
any other place.
The Certificits of marriges which I have Given out in the year 1754 are
as follows first to mr Benjamin Safford of New Epswich and Prudence
Meluen of Carlisle have been Published a^eeble to Law Dated August
26"* 1754 John Hart well Clerk for Carlisle
This may cartifie that John Jones the third of Concord & Phebe Brewer
of Carlisle have been Published agreeable to Law Dated October 21"* 1754
atts John Hart well Clerk for Carlisle
Tliis may Cartifie that the Porposal of marrige Betwen mr Benjamin
Wood of C'arlisle & mr Elizabeth Swallow of Chelmsford have been Pub-
lished a<rreeable to Law Dated Carlisle march 25"* 1755 atte John Hart-
well Clerk for Carlisle
This may Cartifie that the Porposal of marrige Betwen mr Samuel Ho»-
mer of Concord & mis Anne Pariin of Carlisle have been Published
agreeable to Law Dated Carlisle march 25"* 1755
atts John Hartwell Clerk for Cariisle
This may Cartifie that the Porposal of marrige Betwen David Hartwell
& mis Rachel Woolley both of Carlisle have been Published ajnrreeable to
Law Dated Cariisle march 25"^ 1755 atts John Hartwell Ckrk for Car-
lUle.
This may Cartifie that the Porposal of marrige Betwen mr Benjamin
Wetherl>e of Lunenburg & mis Kezia mimroe of Carlisle have been Pub-
li«hetl agreeable to Law Dated Carlisle October 13"* 1755 Att« John
Hartwkll Clerk for Carlisle
This may Cartifie that the Porposal of marrige Betwen mr Ezra Blood
of Carlisle & mis Lucy Eveleth of Sudbury have been Published agreeable
to Law Dated Carlisle November 15"* 1755
Atts John Hartwkll Clerk for Carlisle.
A Por|)os of marriage Int<inded Betwen mr James Chandler of Concord
an<i mis Mary Whitaker of Carlisle
Dated at Cariisle January 24^^ 1756
John Hartwell Clerk for Carlisle
This may Certifie that the Porposal of marriage Betwen mr. James
Chandler of Concord and mis Mary Whitiiker of Carlisle have been Pub-
lished agreeable to Law Dated at Carlisle February"' 1756
alts John Hartwell Clerk for Carlisle
A Reconl of sume of the Death of Parsons who Died In Carlisle when I
was Clerk is as follows viz
Sarah Townshan Departed this Life November the fourth 1755 & in the
tliirty year of her age
Josiah Blood three children Departed tliis Life Sume time in the Latter
end of Mav or tlie first of June 1754
52 Records of District of Carlisle j Mass. [Jan.
Cap* Eleazer Meluen Departed this Life October 18"* : 1754 In the fifteth
Second year of his age.
P^phraim Stow wife Departed this Life September 1"* : 1754
Eunis Blood Daughter of John Blood Departed this Life November 13*^ :
1754
The widow Mary Meluen Departed this Life November the 20th : 1754
Simon Farrar Son of Jonathan Farrar Departed Life September 13*** :
1754
Deborah Longly Departed this Life December 15"*: 1754
Lois Puffer Daughter of Jonathan Puffer & Mary his wife Departed this
Life December 30^**: 1754
Mr. Eleazer Brown Departed this Life April 3"* : 1755 In the seventy
ninth year of his age &c
Mr David Whitaker Departed this Life April 8"* : 1755 In the eighty
first year of his age
Benjamein Brown Lost two children April 2 & 3"* : 1755
Sarah Flagg wife of Joseph Flagg Departed this Life April 19"*: 1755
& in the fifty six year of her age &c
Luke Davis Son of Nehemiah Davis & Dorothy his wife Departed this
Life October 18*»*: 1755
A Record of the Birth of Sume of the Children of Carlisle that was Bom
when I was Clerk : April 1754 &c Viz as follows
Joshua Meluen Son of Cap* Eleazer Meluen & Mary his wife was Bom
March th 5"*: 1754
Nathan Farrar Son of Henry Farrar & Sarah his wife was Bom Decem-
ber 6"*: 1742
Ebenezer Farrar Son of Henry Farrar & Sarah his wife was Bom
October 9"*: 1745
Samuel Brown Son of Deca Ephraim Brown & Abigail his wife was Bom
Febmary 18"*: 1752
John Hodgman Son of John Hodgman & Lois his wife was Bom Janu-
ary the fourth : 1755
John Ilartwell Son of Simon Hartwell & Mary his wife was Born April
10"*: 1753
Mary Ilartwell Daughter of Simon Hatwell & Mary his wife was Bom
August 18*^: 1755
Lucy Tempel Daughter of Benjamin Temple & Abigail his wife was
Bora May 14"*: 1755
Dolly Davis Daughter of Nehemiah Davis & Dorothy his wife was Bom
June 22"*: 1755
Ephraim Farrar Son of Ephraim Farrar & Mary his wife was Born
December 17"*: 1755
Marcy Buttrick Daughter of Samuell Buttrick & Elizabeth his wife was
Born October W^\ 1755
Hephzibah Brown Daughter of Boza Brown & Hannah his wife was
Born December 28"*: 1755
Rachel Harris Daughter of Jonathan Harris & Mary his wife was Bom
July 15th: 1755
Sarah Hartwell Daughter of David Hartwell & Rachel his wife was Bom
September 5"*: 1757
Simon Hartwell son of Simon Hartwell & Mary his wife was Born Octo-
ber 3"* 1757
1900.] Ancient Burial- Grounds of Long Island. 53
Mary Brown Daughter of Boza Brown & Hannah his wife was Bom
September 3«*»: 1754
William Buttrick son of Samuell Buttrick & Elizabeth his wife was Bom
July 18*»»: 1754
Manr Buttrick Daughter of Samuell Buttrick June & Lucy his wife was
Bora December 8"» 1754
Hephzibah Parlin Daughter of John Farlin Juner & Margret his wife
was bom February 22"»: 1753
Betty Kibbe Daughter of Samuell Kebbe & Elizabeth his wife was bom
July 18"»: 1746
Molley Kibbe Daughter of Samuell Kibbe & Elizabeth his wife was
Bora April 22*^: 1751
Bulah Kibbe Daughter of Samuell Kibbe & Elizabeth his wife was Bom
Octob3r21»»: 1753
Hephzibah Farrah Daughter of Olever Farrar & Mary his wife was Born
March 15"»: 1754
David Meluen Son of David Meluen & Abigal his wife was Bora Decem-
ber 19«»: 1751
SamueU Meluen Son of David Meluen & Abigal his wife was Bora
April 25«^: 1754
Jonathan Palmer Son of Jonathan Palmer & Elizabeth his wife was
Bora June 2">: 1754
Luke Davis Son of Nehemiah Davis & Dorothy his wife was Bom June
le*': 1754
David Hartwell Son of David Hartwell & Rachel his wife was Born
October 14^: 1759
ANCIENT BURIAL-GROUNDS OF LONG ISLAND, N. Y.
By Edw. Dovbleday Harbis, Esq., of New York City.
[Continued from Volume 63, page 416.]
Shelter Island.
Shelter Island, sitaated in the waterway between the two eastern penin-
sulas of Long Island, and equidistant from the to.vns of Southold and
Easthampton, is of very irregular shape, with an extreme length in one
direction of about six miles, and in the other of al>out four. Formerly be-
longing to Southold, in 1730 it was incorporated as a separ.ite township.
The Sylvesters were, for a time, its sole owners, parting with portions in
1695 to William Nicholl and Geors^e Havens.
The burial ground from which these inscriptions were taken is near the
geographical centre of the islan<l. It is in two parts, the larger being on
the south side of the road, and opposite the Presbyterian church edifice,
while the smaller is in the rear of that building, and on the north side
of the roa<l. All epitaphs of date prior to 1800, which were found there in
August, 1881, are here printed. A small private ground of the NicoU
Family, about three miles to the south, contauied in 1883 no old inscrip-
tions.
54 Ancient Burial- Gfrounds of Long Island. [Jan.
In Memory of
MABT, wife of
EZEKIEL HAVENS',
who died June 80tli,
1792, in the SOth year
of her age.
Elizabeth y« Daughter of George & Jemima Daval died Dec. \9>^ 1759 Aged 9
months.
Frances Daughter of James & Elizabeth Havens; died Ang» lO^^ 1768 in
the 21^ year of her Age.
Sarah Daughter of James and Elizabeth Havens ; died Aug^ 21«< 1790 In the
6**» year of her Age.
Time each moment play
Hia little weapon in the narrow
Sphere
of 9Voeet dome/tick Comfort
and cuts down
the faireft Bloom offublunary
Blifa,
SIDNEY
Son of
James & Elizabeth
Havens
was drowned Oct' 6"» 1789
In the 13*^ year of his Age
(together with Mr, Samuel Stratten
to whom he was Apprentice)
They were lovely in their Lives
And in their Death
were not Devided.
In Memory of
M' William Havens In Memory of
who departed this Life Define wife of
May y 4tt» 1763 William Havens
In the 44"» Year & Daughter of William
of his Age & Sarah Havens who
died Nov 5^ 1771
In Memory of in the 22* year of her ag«
Sarah Wife of the Bifinq Morning can't
William Havens Affure
who died Oct' 8»*» that wefhall end the day
1 769 for death ftands ready
Aged 60 Years at the door
to fieze our lives away.
Sacred to the Memory
of Mifs Elmira Havens,
Daughter of Obadiah
and Phebe Havens,
who departed this life
Feb. 27, 1779 in the 24
year of her age.
With calm ferenity fhe closed
. her eyes
Onfublunary things.
Her foul took flight to worlds
beyond the fkies
On bright cherubic wings
^ncieii^ .Burial-Grounds of Lojig Idanc
Here lyes y* Body of
-.1^1
Pliebe Haveoa Bm*^
IN MEMORY of
of M' Wimam & M*
Jemima the Wife of
B*Tth BjiTens, Who
Mr George Daval
Died Octo"" r 28*"*
who die<J July y 8^»i
^^ 1755 In r **** Tear ^^
^^^ A.D. 1761 in y tiSt*,
^^^^ Year of her Age. ^g
^^^ of ber Age ^^
In Memofy of
]i» AmiA Fof dicik
Wife of
DoetF Tlio> Fof dici:
of Hew Iiondon
and Denghter of
Jonfttban Hsyena Xf <f
of Uili Ifland,
who Died 8^24* 1781
A|^ 58 reus.
^1763 I
Here lyes y Body of
Mary Ann Fordick Dang*'
of Mf Thomas & M" Anna
Fofdick, Who Died Jan^r U^ ]
Aged 10 Months & 12 Days
Save frnltlefs tears & we^p no more
this Babe's not loft but gone before
Death's a Hayen towards which
an windj* drive
And where at laft each J
Mortal muXt arrive^ M
In Memory of
Obftdlali HftTens
who died Aog«SS«
1788
lntbe40i^7Mr
of hie Age
BleXeed are the Dead
that Die in the Lord
In
Mtmorwuf
WnXZAMBoaot
J08XPSS FHEBM
JECAF^JTi^ who died
April W^ 1791
aged 14 yean
and 10 mo.
In Memory of
OBADIAH HAVXKS
who died
Aag. 22. 1787
^.40.
Caleb Havens
Son of
Augustus &
Esther Havens
died May 2d<i' 1798
aged 1 month.
Sally B. Havens
Daughter of
Augustus &
Esther Havens
died Nov. 14«» 1801
aged 1 year 5 mo.
and 10 days.
Sleep lovely babes till Jtfwt comet
To raife his army es from t?ie tombs.
Here lies Buried
THE Body op
M" Frances Baker wife
TO M' Efhraim Baker
WHO DIED April 24«»
1768
Aged 21 Years
In Memory of
M' Jonathan Havens
who died Nov 1«*
AD. 1774
intheeeti'year
of hia Age
56 Ancient Burial- Ormnds of Lmg hUmd. [Jan.
IN MEMOKT of IN AfEMORT
Bllenor y Wife of of Hannah y« Wife
Thomas Terry & formerly of Jonathan Havens
y« Wife of George Havens who died Aag^ y« 4*>»
died Novem' y« V^ 1747 1754 \ny^e^ Year
in y* 98* year of her Age
of Her age
In Memory of
M" Margaret Havens
the Danghtcr of M' JONATHAN
& M" Catherine Havens
who was Born Sunday Decem'
the e^t" 1741 & departed
this Life on Thnrfday the
28"» of Septem»>r 1762
Aged 20 Years 2 Months & 7 days
IN MEMORY
of M' Jonathan Havens
who died Aug^ y 6*»>
1748 in y 68"» year
of his age
In Memory of M" In Memory of
Catharine Havens M'* Sarah Havens
the wife of M' the Virtuous Wife of
Jonathan Haven h M' Nicoll Havens
who died May 4<i> who Departed this Life
AD. 1779 the 4«» Day of Au^ift
In the 70**» year Anno Domini 1767 in the
of her Age. 87<*» Year of her Age
In Memory of In Memory of
Easter Havens Henrietta Havens
Daur of Mr Nicoll & m« Mr^N^nd m-
Sarah Havens who was Defire Havens
born Monday y« 4»»» of Sept' who died April 16«»»
1759 & departed this life AD 1784
on Wednesday the 4t»» of In the 3* year
Au^»» 1762 Aged 2 of her Age
Years 11 Months
[On white marble liorizontal tablet on five supports.]
Sbiis J^tonf ij8 txtHt&
In Memory of
Jonathan Nicoll Havens, Ef(f
a Rcprefentative in the Congrefs
of the United States. He was cf teemed
by a numerous acquaintance as a
man of f uperior talents and
erudition, a Philosopher, Statefman,
'and Patriot, and died greatly
Umented Oct^ 26«»» AD 1799,
in the 42<^ year of his age.
1900.] Jmeimt Bwrial-Oraundf nfLong JUmd.
57
[te bnywii-ftoiie horlsontal tablet •ajq;K>rted \tf flva oolviDiui.J
In Memozy of
mCOLL HAYSNS Esquire,
who died SeptF T^ AD 1788
In the M'* year of his a^
In Memory of
SARAH, oonf ort of
NICOLL HAVENS
who died Angnft i*^ AD. 1767
In the 87*^ year of her age.
In Memory of
WatTon, Son of
Mr. Nicoll A Mrs.
Def Ire Harens
who died
March llth 1785,
in the 6th Tear
of his Age
In Memory of
Jof eph Havens
Son of M'
M' Jof eph and M»
Jemima Havens
who died Oct' n^
AD 1776,
in the 4«>» year
of his Age.
[On Mate tablet Inserted In brown-stone table-tomb.]
In Memory of
M" Mabt Havens
tike VirtuouM Wift
M' Joseph ELivens
who departed this Life
the 90^^ day of Angft
Anno Domni 1768
In the 1^ year
of her Age.
In Memory of
M' Jofeph Havens
who died May
AD 1776
in the 61»* year
of his Age
In Memory of
M" Jemima Havens
the wife of M'
Jofeph Havens
who died May 18
AD 1772
in the 28^ year
of her Age
In MEMORY OF
GEORGE HAVENS
SON OF M'
George & m«
Patiance Havens
died deck Y« 2D 1764
AGED 6 MONTHS
IN memory
of Patience y« Wife
of M' George Havens
who died May y 30'*»
1762 in the W^ Year
of her Age
IN MEMORY OF
James Conklinq
son of M'
Thomas & M«
Rachel Conklino
DIED Oct' 23n 1754
AGED 12 YEARS
6 MONTHS & 13 Ds
In Memory
of Ruth y« Wife of
William Havens
who died Feb 18
1769 in y« 39
Year of her Age
58 Ancient Buried- Ghrounds of Long Island. [Jan.
In Memory of IN MEMORY of
John Havens Elizabeth the Wife
who was drown of Benjamin Woodmff
ed Oct»>f 6"» 1789 who died Novem' 11
in the Si'i" year AD 1760 Aged
of his Age 60 Years
In Memory of
Debroah Parker
Dan' of M' ABRAHAM &
M" Mary Parker who
died Octo' the 16"» 1761
Aged 2 Years
1 Month & 2 Days
Sweet Sonl we leave the to thy reft
Injoye thy Jesns & thy God
tell wee from bands of Clay Releaft,
Spring out & Clime the Shineing Road
In Memory of In Memory of
Sarah Haim Frankling Davall
Wife of Son of William
Henry Hains Davall Jnn' & Mary
who died Davall he departed
Ocf 28tt» 1796 this Life Dec»»' 16<»>
aged 41 years A D 1780 Aged 2
Alfo years 4 months &
her infant Henry aged 4 days
5 months was inter'd Memento Mori
by her fide
[On two slate tablets, each 18x25 inches, leaded into the top of a brown-stone
table-tomb on five supports.]
[Arms]
Here lies Interreit the Remains of M"
Mary Sylvester the virtuous Confort
of Brindley Sylvester Efq. who departed
this Life March the 1"* 1760/1 in the
49"» year of her Age.
[Arms]
Here lies Interred the Remains
oiBrinley Sylvester Esq^
who Departed this Life December the
24th 1752 In the b^^ year of his Age.
[On a marble tablet set into the top of a brown-stone table-tomb.]
[Arms]
In Memory of
THOMAS DERING Esq.
viho died Sep, 26, 1785
aged 65 years.
In Memory of
MARY DERING relict of
Tho, Bering and daughter
ofBrinley db Mary Sylvester
who died Aua. 19, 1794
aged 70 years.
1900.] Ancient Burial^ Grounds of Long Island. 59
Stlveattsr Manor.
At the northern part of the Island, and near the old Manor House of the
Sylvesters, b the small family burial ground, containing in 1899 the table-
tomb recently erected, and a few ancient brown-stone stones. This is
prolxibly the oldest burial place of the Island. The grave stones of the
members of the Sylvester family were removed to the church yard in the
middle of the Island many years ago.*
[On horizontal tablet of Table*tomb.]
TO
NATHANIEL SYLVESTER,
FIRST RESIDENT PROPRIETOR
OF
THE MANOR OF SHELTER ISLAND,
UNDER GRANT OF CHARLES II.
A.D. 1666;
[Arms]
AN ENGLISHMAN
INTREPID,
LOYAL TO DUTY.
FAITHFUL TO FRIENDSHIP,
THE SOUL OF INTEGRITY AND HONOR.
HOSPITABLE TO WORTH AND CULTURE,
SHELTERING EVER THE PERSECUTED FOR CONSCIENCE' SAKE;
THE DAUGHTERS
OF
MART AND PHCEBE GARDINER HORSFORD,
DESCENDANTS OF
PATIENCE, DAUGTHEH OF NATHANIEL SYLVESTER
AND
WIFE OF THE HUGUENOT BENJAMIN L'HOxMMEDIEU
IN
REVERENCE AND AFFECTION
FOR
THE GOOD NAME OF THEIR ANCESTOR
IN 1884
SET UP THESE STONES
1610. |or a Memorial leso.
[Under the table.]
DESCENT FROM ANNE BKINLEY OF THE FEMALE SIDE.
[Arms]
THOMAS BRTNLKY. King's Auditor, married ANNE WASE.
N'ATIUNIEL SYLVESTER married GRISSELL BKINLEY.
BENJAMIN L'HOMMEDIEU married PATIENCE SYLVESTER.
BENJAMIN L'HOMMEDIEU, 2nd, married MARTHA BOURNE.
EZIU L'HOMMEDIEU married MARY CATUKKIXE HAVENS.
SAMUEL SMITH GAItDINER married MARY CATHERINE L'HOMMEDIEU.
EBEN NORTON HORSFORD married MARY L'HOMMEDIEU GARDINER.
[• The inscriptions from the family ground have been furnished through the cour-
sesy of Mi»« Cornelia Horsford of Cambridge, and Mias Belle Preston, the librarian of
tae Shelter Island Public Library.]
TOL. LIV. 5
60 Ancient Burial- Grounds of Long Island. [Ja
THE MANHANSETT TRIBE.
THE KING.
THE EARL OF STIRLING.
JAMES FARRETT.
STEPHEN GOODYEAR.
NATHANIEL SYLVESTER.
GILES SYLVESTER.
BRINLEY SYLVESTER.
THOMAS DERING.
SYLVESTER DERING.
MARY CATHERINE L'HOMMEDIEU.
SAMUEL SMITH GARDINER.
EBEN NORTON HORSFORD.
[On the South Steps.]
Of the sufferings for conscience* sake of friends of
NATHANIEL SYLVESTER,
Most of whom sought shelter here, including
GEORGE FOX,
Founder of the Society of Quakers,
And of his followers,
MARY DYER, MARMADUKE STEVENSON, and
WILLIAM ROBINSON, WILLIAM LEDDRA,
Who were executed on Boston Common ;
[On East Steps.]
LAWRENCE and CASSANDRA SOUTHWICK,
Despoiled, imprisoned, starved, whipped, banished,
Who fled here to die ;
[On North Steps.]
DANIEL GOULD, bound to the Gun-carriage and la8hed>
EDWARD WHARTON, •* The much Scourged,**
CHRISTOPHER HOLDER, " The Mutilated,"
HUMPHREY NORTON, *• The Branded,"
JOHN ROUS, " The Maimed,"
GILES SYLVESTER, »* The Champion,"
RALPH GOLDSMITH. "The Shipmaster,"
SAMUEL SHATTUCK, of " The King's Missive,"
THESE STONES ABE A TESTIMONY.
[On West Steps.]
The Puritan in his pride, overcome by the faith of the Quaker, gave
LEXINGTON AND CONCORD AND BUNKER HILL
TO HISTORY.
The Blood and the Spirit of Victor and Vanquished alike are the Glory of
MASSACHUSETTS.
Samuel Hudfon Here lyes y« Body of
Son of M' Samuel Elizab"» Hudfon Dau*'
and M" Grifevel of M' Samuel & M«
Hudfon Died Oct^r Grifevel Hudfon AVho
7^ 1738 Aged 11 Died Sep* 21»t 1738 Aged
years & 4 month* 4 years 10 mon*« & 11 Da«
Nathaniel Hutfon In memory of
Son of M*" Samuel M" Mary Brown
& M" Grif eell Relect of Capt.
Hutfon died May Daniel Brown
y« 26"» 1733 in who died
y« 7^ Year of Sep' 6**^ 1796
His Age in the 81 year
of her age
1900.] Ancient Burial- Grounds of Long Island.
61
In memory of
Cap' Daniel Brown
who died Jaly 12
AD. 1786
In the 77 year
of his Age
Here Lieth y« Body of
Hannah y« wife of
Daniel Brown died
Septem^ y«8 1731
In y« 23** year of
her age
Here Lyes burled
y« Body of M'
Jonathan Hutson
Who Dec* April 5^
Anno Dom 1729
aged 71 years
Here lieth y« body of
Hannah y« daughter
of Daniel & Hannah
Brown died Febr^
y«26 1732
aged C Mo
Ebenezer y« Son
of Daniel & Mary
Brown died April
y« 26 1741 Aged
8 years 7 Mo
& 15 Days
[The epitaph of John Knowling, aged 73 years, is, for other particulars, illegible.]
Easthampton.
Of the two peninsulas forming the eastern end of Long Island, one half
tbe length of the longer, terminating in what is known as Montauk Point,
coDstitutes, with Gardiner's Island to the eastward, the township of East-
hampton. P^rom west to east this main portion of the town is twenty-three
miles in length, its south side being an unbroken, straight stretch of beach,
pounded unceasingly by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. More than twelve
miles of the ejLsterly end consists of only a ran^e of low sand hills, aver-
aidn;: lianlly a mile in width, and containing no villii^xes. Just west of this
the Ijind abruptly widens to six miles or more, the northern line broken by
(ie»p harlM)r6 from (iardiuer's Hay. Within this wider portion of the town-
>bip lie the princij)al villages, Amagansett, Easthampton and Wainsoott.
Amacjansktt.
Thk home of the whale fishers, Ama«;an8ett, the eastern village of the
township, is within sound of the ocean surf at the <;reat south beach, and
thne miles east of the principal settlement, P^asthampton. Its wi<le main
lt^-♦•t is <'n»8s«.*<i bv another, leadin*^ to the ocean, and at their junction is
the old burving ground, containing in 1887 the following inscriptions ante-
datin;' l8uo.
Mr.
In Meinorv of
Mr>. Klizabeth Dcb-
hW Wife of Mr.
Th(»nms Debbie
who died
JanT aoth 1789
Aged 71 Years
In
Memory of
Bkn.iamin Eyres
who died
Decf 5"^ 1797
aged 84 years
In Memory of
Mary y Wife of
Lewis Conkling
wlio died Novcm'
y« 15'^ 17r)2 in y«
7G'^ Year of
of [sic] her Age
62
Wilh of the Shermans of Taxley^ Eng.
[Jftii.
In Memory of
Samuel MuJford
who died
June 16»»» 1795
In the 82<» year
of his age
In Memory of
Mary y« Wife
of Elias Mulford
who died July
29t»» 17C2 in
y« 71" Year
of her Age
In Memory of
Lewis Conkllng
died Octob' y« 2*
A.D. 1746 in y« 74«»
year of his Age
In Memory
of ZERUIAH
Wife of
SAMUEL MULFORD
departed this life
Nov 7^ 1788
In the 68* Year
of her Age
IN MEMORY of
M' Elias Mnlf ord
who died Nov'
2d 1760 in the
76"» Year of
his Age
[To be continued.]
WILLS OF THE SHERMANS OF YAXLEY IN SUF-
FOLK, ENGLAND.
Communicated by a Descendant of Capt. John Shbbman.
Of these Wills the lea*iing one is that of Thomas Sherman of Yazlqr,
dated January 20, 1550, and proved in 1551.
He had money and plate and a large landed property, having the l^Ianort
of Royden and Royden Tuft with appurtenances in Iloyden and Bre6ing>
ham, with lands, tenements, meadows, pastures, woods, weyes, with reveiv
sions and hereditaments, in Royden, Bresingham, and Diss* in Norfolk, and
in Yaxley, Eye, Thrandeston and Little Thornliam in Suffolk, with tha
manors of Eye and Eye Hall. He was Lord of these Manors. " A maiiof
may contain one or more villages or hamlets, or only part of a village. Il
may be compounded of divers tilings, as of a house, arable land, pasture
meadow, woods, rent, advowson and sucli like. It is a noble sort of fee
part granted to tenants and part reserved to the lord and his family. Tha
whole fee was termed a lordship ; of old a barony, from whence the com
that is always an appendant to the manor is called the court-baron, whid
had jurisdiction over the nus<lemeanors and disputes of the tenants withi
the manor, and cognizance of the customs of the manor. A manor :
always claimed by prescription, by long continuance of time, beyond tl
memory of man." How long these manors had been held by the Shermai
has not been ascertained, but it is not imi)robable that the ancestors •
Thomas Sherman for two or three generations had lived in that part
Suffolk and Norfolk.
• Diss is on the rircr Waveny, which separates the counties of Norfolk and Suffo
Nearly all the places in Norfolk and Suffolk mentioned in these Wills are within f
or six miles of Diss.
1900.] Wills of the Shermans of Yaxley, Eng. 63
He names in his wiU his wife Jane, — perhaps his second wife. In the
Waller Pedigree in the visitation* of Suffolk, 1561, it is stated that Jane,
daughter of John Waller of Wortham in Suffolk and Margaret Thorolde of
Thomham in Suffolk, married Thomas Sherman ; and William Sherman, a
son of Thomas, confirms this Sherman marriage, by a bequest in his will
1583 to his uncle John Waller. He provides amply for his wife in lieu of
dower, and among other bequests gives her four horses at her choice with
room in the stable for them. It will be remembered that in 1550 all trav-
elling in England was on foot or on horseback.
The testator names nine sons. Of these Thomas, son and heir, Richard
and John were 21 and over and married when their father made his will,
Henry and William were to receive their legacies when they came out of
their apprenticehood. As this relation generally arises between minors and
adults, it may be inferred that both were under age in 1550, but this is not
conclusive, for a person over the age of 21 may be an apprentice and bind
himself as such, and there are cases where this is known to have been done.
Anthony, Francis, Bartholomew and James were under age at the date of
their father's will. He gives most of his silver and plate to his wife for
life and then to Thomas, but each of his sons b to have a silver spoon.
As he directs his three youngest sons to be sent to ^' scole and other
learning '* and provides carefully for this expense, doubtless his other sons
had the schooling and other learning of the times. He secures an annuity
U> his sister — apparently his only sister — and gives a legacy to each of her
children, married and unmarried.
It appears from the Yaxley Pedigree in the visitation of Suffolk 1561,
that Elizabeth, daughter of Anthony Yaxley of Melles and Elizabeth Gar-
neys of Kenton in Suffolk, married Thomas Sherman. This is Thomas the
•on and heir. He had his father's landed estate and lived in Yaxley in
the family home. He was living there in 1575, when his nephew Robert
nuMie his will. He die<l there, probably in 1585, as the Parish Register of
Yaxley reconls the burial 1585 September, of Thomas Sherman, Gentle-
man. He had a son Thomas and otlier children, as among Skinner Com-
pany apprenticeships is this entry: ** (1547) 1 ¥A, VI Pentecost. Edward
Shereman s, of Thomas of Yaxley, Suffolk, Gent App. to Nicholas Marshe,
fit and skinner, 7 years" (Mis. Gen. t^t Herald. Vol. 1. Third Series, p.
249). The will of Anthony Yaxley of Melles, proved 29 Nov. 1558, con-
£rms this Sherman raarriai^e.
The will of Richard Sherman, gentleman, the second son, was proved 9
May, 1587. He lived in Diss where Ids father had lands. He seems to
have prospered and acquired i)roperty. He may have lived a part of the
year in London, for he hiul a lease of a house in London wliich he devisee,
with all the furniture thereto belonging, to his wife ^largaret He men-
tions no children and seems to have left no issue, for he makes his nepliew
Kieholas, son of his brother John, his principal heir, witli legacies to nephews
and nieces. To his niece Margaret Goffe 20 shillings. Among his hcipiests
11 one of five pounds to his nephew Thomas Sherman, son of his brother
Henry.
If, as is highly j)robable, this brother Henry is Henry Sherman of Col-
Aester, a tabular ptnligree of some of whose descendant'^ is given in the
Re«;i5Tek, Vol. 51, page 307, then here is a son not mentioned in Henry's
will (probably because he hiid given him his portion in liis life time), a son,
* Tbe risitations mentioned in this article are Harleian Society Publications.
64 Wills of the Shermans of Yaxley ^ JEng. [Jan.
whose sons (if he had any) are not taken mto account in the " process of
elimination", by which the parentage of Capt. John Sherman is attempted
to be determined in the Register, Vol. 51, on page 312.
The will of John Sherman, gentleman, the third son, was proved 21
Nov., 1587. He lived for a time in Bramford, a parish a few miles from
Ipswich, and afterwards in Ipswich. He appears to have been a prudent^
careful man, for the ten poimds bequeathed to his children James and Eliza-
beth in 1575, by their brother Robert, becomes in 1587 seventy pounds.
His will directs that his son James and daughter £lizabeth shall each be
paid seventy pounds in discharge of the legacy given them by their brother
Robert. He had a daughter Jane who married Robert Toulson. He
makes his son Nicholas residuary legatee, and devisee and sole executor.
His rich brother William who died in 1583 made him one of the overseers
of his will, giving him a legacy of £6 138 4d.
It is almost certain that Ilenry Sherman, the fourth son, is Henry Sher-
man of Colchester, whose will is dated January 20, 1589, and was proved
25 July, 1590 ; an abstract of it is given by Mr. Waters in Uie Register,
Vol. 50, page 281. There is notliing in this abstract to indicate Henry's
parentage or place of birth. He does not mention a brother — most of them
were dead when he made his will. It is, however, disappointing, that these
testators, when mentioning their brother Henry or their uncle Henry, did
not add some word of description, such as of Dedham or Colchester, or give
some fact which would conclusively settle this question. But there is noth*
ing in these wills to disprove this identity, and there is good evidence that
Henry of Colchester was one of the Yaxley Shermans, though the evidence
may not be sufficient perhaps to be conclusive. It has already been given
in the Register, Vol. 51, page 357, where the Dedham Shermans, sons of
Samuel Sherman, a grandson of Henry of Colchester, are said in 1660, by
one who had good reasons for informing himself on this point, " to be
originally extracted from Yaxley in Suffolk" ; and further, the Arms of the
Shermans of Essex, as recorde<l in the College of Arms, are the same with
slight variation as the Arms of the Yaxley Shermans.
William Sherman, the fifth son, was a citizen and grocer of London, but
when he made his will 28 Maie, 1583, mhabiting in Ipswich, where it Ib
said " are more gentry than any other town in the county except St. Ed-
munds Bury, owing to its large streets, good company and plenty of all sorts
of provisions." His will was proved 9 August, 1583. He died June 1,
1583. The late Rev. Henry B. Sherman of Esopus, N. Y., who spent a
good deal of time in England in genealogical research, writes :
"St. Stt^phens (church) Ipswich. In 1852 I found tliere a brass plate
with this remaining of the inscription, viz. : 2 shields of Arms, one of Sher-
man (of Yaxley) and the other of Sherman unpaled with Arms of Lany
Here buried the bodye of Will*" Sher-
man Gent / who deceased the first day of June / in the year of our Lord
God/ 1583/"
He married Faith Lany, daughter of Richard Lany, who in his will
proved 1 538, styles himself citizen and scry voner of London, and declares
he has written tliis his present will with his owne hand. He gives to Kath-
arine Lany and Faith Lany, his daughters, being now " younglings," five
pounds to each.
William Sherman forgives his brother Henry all debts he may owe him
and bequeaths to him a ring worth forty shillings.
To my other brothers (showing they too were living in 1583) Thomaa
1900.] Wills of the Shermans of Taxley, Eng. 65
Sherman, Richard Sherman, Francis Sherman and Bartholomew Sherman,
to each a ring worth forty shillings. To every of my said brothers chDdren
and to the cliildren of my brothers John Sherman and Anthony Sherman,
ten shillings a piece at twenty one or marriage.. He makes his brother
John one of the overseers of his will. His brothers Anthony and James
had deceased. He gives to his wife Faith for life, lands, tenements and
manors in Horham, Allynton, Eye & Yaxley in Suffolk, with remainder to
his oldest son John to whom he also devises land in the County of Lincoln,
and legacies to his sons Richard and William and daughters Elizabeth, Mar-
garet and Faith. To his uncle^ John Waller^ a ring worth twenty shillings.
Faith Sherman, widow of William, remained in Ipswich. Her will is
dated Sept. 12, 1605, and was proved May 6, 1607. Her burial is thus
recorded in the Parish Register of St. Stephens, Ipswich. Faith Sherman,
widow, was buried the 26 day of February, 1606.
The will of Anthony Sherman, gentleman, the sixth son, is dated 4 Sept,
1582, and was proved 10 January, 1583. He lived in Royden, where hia
lather had houses and lands, desires to be buried in the parish church of
Royden. Bequests to the poor of Royden, Diss and Yaxley. His wife
and son William to be executors. His brother Thomas Sherman to be
overseer, in whose care Anthony's legacy of 40 poimds was place<l by their
kther.
In the Grey Pedigree in Visitation of Suffolk, 1577, and in the Sherman
Pedigree in Visitation of Suffolk, 1612, Francis Sherman, one of the sons
of Thomas, is said to have married Sibbell Gray, daughter of Thomas Grey
of Gosewolde Hall, in Thrandeston in Suffolk, and according to the Sher-
man Pedigree had issue Alexander son and heir. This is doubtless Francis
Sherman of Blownorton in Norfolk, gentleman, the seventh son, whose will
is date^l 21 ()ftol>er, 44 Eliz (1602). lie irive.s to the poor of Yiixh'v,
makt'S his son Alexander executor, who proved the will at London 27 No-
vrmljer. l()Or>.
Ther*^ is no doubt but that we have the wills of five of the sons of Thomas,
namely. Richard, John, William, Anthony and Francis.
Whether the will hereinafter <riven of /himes Sherman of Yaxley, dated
14 of January, l.')74, and proved 2.) Sept. l/)77, is the will of »hunes the
ninth s<.)n of Thomas, cannot be j)ositively determined. There is no trace
of liartholomew the eighth son later than his brother Williaufs will, l/).s;5,
unless he is the person mentioned in the will of a Thomas Sherman of Sto-
ven in Suffolk, dated 151)3, pro veil l/)94, who speaks of his kinsman Bar-
tholomew Sherman.
The will of Robert Sherman, now servant with John Edwards, citizen
ind vinterer of London, son of John, and grandson of Thomas Sherman, is
date<l 12 April, lo75, and was proved 17 April, lo7<). He was a young
man, smxn^ssful in business and left a good estate in money, i)late an<l jew-
els. He l)e»pieaths to his well loved uncle Anthony Sherman, 10 pounds,
and to his own brothers Nicholas and »James and to his sisters ^Margaret,
Denys, Flizal)eth and Anna Sherman, 10 pounds each. To his uncle Hen-
rie Sherman V^ pounds T) shillings and eight pence, makes him supervisor
and overseer of his will, forgives his uncle Bartholomew Sherman the eight
pounds he owes him. To his cousin Thomas Sherman, son of his uncle
Thomas Sherman of Yaxh^v, a ring of gold with a stone in it. His father,
John Sherman, residuary legatee and executor.
The will of Nicholas Sherman of Komford, Co. Essex, gentleman, is
dated 21 Nov., 1020, and was proved 18 January, 1020-1. lie is another
66
WiUs of the Shermans of Taxhy^ Eng.
[Jan.
son of Jokn and grandson of Thomas Sherman, This we know, because
he gives a let,facv of b ponmis to his hisUt Margart^t Goffe» wklow. And
his uncle Richard gives a If'gacy to hi» niece Margjiret Goffe. His futher
had lived in Bramford- The testator directs his house in Bramford Ije sold
to pay legaeieK.
The will ot John Sherman of Yaxley, diit»^d 10 Angnst, 15ll4» and proved
V^ \}vvv\\\\.^t in same year, quite pr>s8iljly may l>e the will of the father of
Thomas of Yaxley. He had landn in Yaxley and Diss. He hml an only
son Tliomas and an only daughter MargareL Thomas Sherman of Yaxley,
IB his will provides an annuity for his sister Loekwood, hut does not give
her i'hri^^tian name. Most of these testut^irg take the style — Gentleman.
A ge tit I em an in England in the time of Elizabeth hiits been deJino^i to be
"one who without any title, be^irj^ a coat of Arms and is known t<» be de-
scended from ancient familieH that have always borne a coat of arm^/*
Henry and WUliam, two of the sons of Thomas, were rich. Nearly all
their lirothers ac(|nired property, and af>parontly were in eusy circumstances,
with more of the comforUs of life in their homes than they had m their
childhood in the rude abundant^ of iheir Yaxley home.
Such families, and there were many such in every eoimty, made England
rich, and gave to her honor and strength. It is seldom that one can knaw
more of the circumstances and kiii<l of life of all of tlie members of a large
family ♦ living in England 350 yejirs ago, none of thern persons of rank or
in public stntioui than is known of Thonuis Sherman of Yaxley and hiA
sons. In the next century when ** (lod sifte<l a whole nation that he might
send choic** grain over into tins* wilderness," it is ktiown that fourteen men
and women of this man's seed came to New England. Two of the fourteen
were Samuel Sherman of Stratford ajid Stamford and Capt. John Sherman
of Watertown ; among whose dew en riant** are William Teeumseh Sherman*
John Sherman, Roger Sherman and his grandsons Roger S. Baldwin, E,
Rockwood Hoar, William M. Evart^, George F. Hoar; men conspictiouji
in the nation and in its histiu'y for distinguished public service.
The Sherman Pidigrce of hve generations in the visitiition of Leicester-
shire, Hi 111, hegins with Thomas Sherman of Yaxley.
Arms. Gr, a lion ramjmnt salile, charged on the shoulder with an annu-
let for dillerence, lietween tlirce oak leaves vert.
Crest. A sea-lion s(5jant argent, guttet* lic poix, tinned or.
Tlie I'erLigree gives Thomas Sherman nine sons as named in his will, hnt
notices chiefly the descendants fd William Sherman, the (iffh son of Tliomaa.
As these Arms are ditfcrence<l with nii ajtnulet, which is the mark used by
a tiith son (all the sons having the right to bear the jjaternal Arms), to dia-
tiiignish his own Arms from the Arms of his father and lirothers, it may be
regarde<l as evidence that his father bore these Arms. The original Return
in the Herald's College has the signature '*John Sherman,'* and with t\m
notation : ** peremptorily denies or fees," The only John Sherman in this
Pedigree tliat conld have signed the Keturn is John, the son of WillUra,
who married Anna Cave. He wtis nearly 60 years obi in H>H*. H©
never snpposcil that any one living 280 yearn after him would l>e curious
fco knew why he refused, and peremptorily, to pay the Hcrabrs fees.
A fac pimile of his signature may he seen at the end of the Visitation of
Leicestersliire, HH IK
He lived in **the Newarke juxtii Leicester," a site of some of the beat
houses in or near the town. Accortling to the Visitation his ohlest 8on
William was 34 years old in 1619, Possibly he is the William Sherman
J
1900.] Wills of the Shermans of Taxley, Eng. 67
who WM the friend in England of Rev. Francis Higginson. The family
of Cave of Pickwell and Leicester, into wliich John Sherman married, was
an old and prominent one. Its Pedigree is given in the Visitation. It
Mems probable that some of the family sympathized with the Puritans.
It was the " devout Lady Cave" who persuaded Rev. Francis Higginson
to preach the sermon before the General Assizes, in Leicester, in place of
tlM Doctor of Divinity, who having been nominated three months before-
hand by the Sheriff to preach on that occasion, was so incompetent that he
could not prepare a sermon. His friends whom he consulted in his per*
plexity advised him to call on Mr. Higginson to do it for him. This, of
course, he was very reluctant to do, being violently opposed to him and
having threatened to drive him out of the town, but the night before the
Assize began he sent his wife to Lady Cave, who prevailed with Mr. Hig-
^nson to preach for him the ensuing day. Cotton Mather, in his life of
Kev. Francis Higginson, relates the incident and says Lady Cave suffered
it to get abroad with the result that the Doctor of Divinity was so ridiculed
and fell into such contempt that he left the town.
It is conjectured that this William Sherman, son of John Sherman and
Anna Cave, is the William Sherman who was one of the chief supporters
in Leicester of Rev. Francis Higginson, and that it is he who is referred to
in the following extract from a letter of Rev. Thomas W. Davids of Coir
diester, England, to Mr. Dean, printed in the Register, vol. 27, page 83 :
"Among the papers at the Record Office (Dom Series Charles I.,
Ixxxviii. 13) is one relating to several non conformists; William Sherman
of Leicester being one of them. The date is after August, 1 629. It ap-
pears that he was favored by Bishop Williams, and his case is referred to
as an example of that prelate^s laxity. William Sherman and others had
informed against Mr. Blunt, Vicar of St. Margaret's in that town. To
this Blunt rt'plied that Sherman and the rest were Puritans whom he would
not spare in their irre^jularities, being Surrogate, and that they were keep-
ers of Conventicles. He adds that Sherman and his fellows knelt l)€fore
and after the communion, but stood up while eating, and he prayed that
the Bishop would interfere ; but he took no notice."
** It also appears that Sherman and another had got into the Court of
High Commission for divers inconfonnities, and were principal ringleaders
ia such disorders ; and that they were the meiuis of introducing Higginson
to Leicester, and contributed to his support there. One particular alleged
against Sherman before the Court of High Commission was tliat he and one
Miller hail set up some one .... to buy the vicarage of St. Nicho-
las fur Higginson, * a notorious nonconformist,' and contributiKl money for
that jmrpose. Sherman escaped from the Court through Williams's inter-
cession. He then * returned with great rejoicing on the part of the Puri-
tans of the towne.'
At the date of the paper there had been several conventicles in Sher-
man *s house which Higginson used to frequent. Sherman is described iis a
man evidently trusted in the whole neigliborhood and of some influence,
who ha<l successfully pleaded with Williams for the release of some non
conformists from the Ecclesiastical Court."
It also seems plausible to supi)ose, as suggested by Rev. Mr. Davids, that
this is the William Sherman to whom, Feb. 2(), HViS-l), our (Governor and
Coni|»any in I^ndon gave ^* liberty for 14 daies to fech his keyn(!S in
Northampt near .... Ferry ; " doubtless, as Mr. Savage says, to
be embarked in the fleet with Higginson.
68
Wills of the Shermans of Yaxley ^ Eng,
[Jan.
This Wniiam* Sherman ( Johii,* William,= Thomas* of Yaxley) did not
come to New En«jlarid. He married Mary Lascelles or La&iels* and lived
in I^eicester. In the Sherman Pedi^free in the YiHiUtion of I^icesterahire
IGSS^ their children and grandchildren are enteretl, as appears from the
Records of the College of Arms,
The V limitation of Sntfolk made by Jo!m Kiiven, Richmond Herald* in
1612, and deliverer! into tlie office of Arms \kVI\, contains a Pediiri^ee of
Shennan of Bmi^^yard. It liegini* with Thomas Sherman of Yaxley, ^living
him ten sons ; all the nine ssons iiamefl in his will and one more, Rahert, in-
fitrte*! as the iifth son. A son and grandriaTighter of Francis, called the
eighth son, are the only descendants noticed in this pedigree.
The Sherman Pedigree in the Visitation of Devonshire, 1520, has the
Arms. Or, a lion rampant, sable, hetween tliree holly leaves vert.
Crest. A sea lion ft^jeant Buble, giittee or, finnetl proper, anri be^^iis
time :
** Robert Sherman of Yaxley in Com Suff = \ da, of Will. Sherman nf
Otterie St, Mary/* Possibly he may be the Kohert entere<l in Visitation
of SntYolk as iitih son of Thomas,
In Lysons JIagna Britt^inia, Vol. 7, p. ccxv, it is stilted that ** Sherman
of Knighteston purchased an estate in Ottery, St- Mary, County of Devon
ill the reign of Henry the VIII— the heiress after a few descents married
Copleston." Arms. ^M_)r, a lion rampants sable bfttween three holly leaves
proper." And in Vol. 8, page »^7H, '' Knighteston in the parish of Ottery
St. Mary, upon the attainiler of the Duke of Sntfolk fell to the croivn. It
was afterward'^ purchased by William Sherman, Esq., whose familj resided
here for several desctrJit«/' and a foot note, page 379, says :
*' In the jyarish church of Ottery St. Mary are monnmentB of the Sher-
man familvt the iuscriptions nearly obliterate<I in 1774. The date is given
of Wdliam Sherman, Estj,, lo42. William his son, 1583. The dates of
1G17 and 1617-8 are still visible/*
In this Visitiition Peiligree William Sherman, 1583, is entered as a grand-
son of William, In hia will proved June 5, 15^t3, he desires to be bnrjed
in the parish church of Ottery St, Mary» beside his fatlier, bnt does not give
his father's christian name. There were Shermans in Ottery St. IMary
before the time of Henry the VI 11th, as appears from the will of Margaret
Sherman of Ottery St. i^Iary, proved 17 Noveml>er, I40ri.
No arms are given in the Sherman Pt^ligree of fonr generations bt^gin-
ning with John Sherman of Littleington in the Visitation of Camhridge-
shire, HHU, but the Arms of this family, as recf*rded in the College of
Arms, are '' Or a linn ramp. sa. inter 3 holly leaveB vert/'
The Visitation of Leicestershire, 16S.3, gives four generations of John
Sherman of Newark, near Leicester, who married Anna Cave.
At Wacton in Norfolk, live or six miles north of Diss, livt^d John Sher-
man, gentleman, not known to be related to or connected with the Yaxley
family. His will was proved at Norwich, Oct. 29, 158G, He hari a large
family of sons and daughters, all married, with many children. He makes
his oldest son John executor. The will of this son John, gentleman, was
proved at Norwich, 2G May, 1597, He gives to hi« son Timothy a ring
with Iris Arms graven thereon, and this is the »Iohn Shennan who had a
grant of the folio wing Arms hi loUG, as recorded in the College of Arms:
*' Azure, a Pelican Volant, or."
Descendants of this family were living in Ipswich at the same time with
descendants of Henry Sherman of Colchester.
1900.] Inscriptions at Grreat Barringtonj Mctss. 69
The name of the founder of the family of Sherman, and the place of his
abo<le in England, has not been discovered. It is of record that a family
of this name was in Shropshire in the first half of the 14tli century and
owned laud there. In a Calendar of Old Shropshire Fines in The Pro-
ceedings of the Shropshire Archaeological Society, Vol. 6, page 329, it is
said that a fine was levied between William Sherman and Agnes his wife, of
Ludlow, and Nicholas Eylrych of Ludlow, of land in Ludlow in the eighth
of Edwani III (1335).
INSCRIPTIONS AT GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS.
Communicated by L. Hasbbouck von Sahler, Genealogist.
[Continued from Volume 53, page 399.]
Martha E., died December 28, 1854, aged 19 years.
Marshal C, died May 20, 1833, aged 10 months.
Nancy, died January 21, 1834, aged 15 years.
Children of Jared Seeley.
Harriet M. Seeley, died January 21, 1850, aged 22 years.
Jared L. Seeley, died October 16, 1850, aged 21 years.
Children of Jared Seeley.
In memory of Miss Electa M. Seeley, who died March 11, 1839, aged 22.
In memory of Lewis Seley, who died August 2, 1830, aged 35 years.
Chauucv Seley, died November 10, 1819, aged 35 years.
KIi/al)eth Seeley, died January 8, 1844, aged iV^ years.
Ahuira, wife of IltMiry Spencer, died December 25, 1874, aged 08 years.
In memory of Mr. Elijah Stanton, who died January y® Kith, 1701, in
the 4.'>th year of his age.
In memory of Capt. Elijah Stanton, who died the 13th of January 1701,
in the 55th year of his age. (The two preceding are apparently at the
hea<l and foot of the same grave. The former is of slate and the latter of
whit*- marble, apparently almost as old as the former.)
Mary V. II., wife of William W. Stanton, died January 14, 1840, aged
45 years.
In memory of Mary Stone, wife of Captain Ezekiel Stone, who died
OctoU-r 12, *182r., aged 61 years.
S:irre<l to the memory of Miss Ruby Wainwright, who died February 12,
IS 17, a;:*i<i 21 years.
In mt'mory of Reuby, daughter of Mr. David and Mrs. Reuby Wain-
wriifht, <lied .June 5, 171>2, in the 3rd year of her age.
I>.ivid Wainwright. died May 21, 1831, aged 80 years.
Fanuy Wainwright, die<l August 2, 18()0, aged 79 years.
Mrs. Ruby Wainwright, died January 18, 184r), aged 89 years.
To the memory of Hon. William Whiting, died December viii, mdccxc
II, Jifft-cl Lxi years. (Soldier American Revolution.)
Major William Whiting, died at New Bedford, November 8, 1849, aged
^ years.
70 Orderly Book of Sergeant Josicth Perry, [ Jan,
Sarah Ann, wife of William Whiting, died suddenly, full of faidi and
good works, Deceml>er 12, 1840, aged 73 years*
Dr. Alimhain Wliilin;^, died January IC, 18.*>2, aged 82,
Currence Whiting, died August 4, 1848, aged 70.
In memory of James WalUng, who departed this life, Noveinl>er G, 1798,
in the 4 let year of hU age.
In memory of Lt. Davenport Williams, son of y® Rd, Steph. Williams, of
Spriiiglield, who on his return from the army died Sheffield, October 18,
17^)8, in y® 28th year of hig age.
To the memory of Mr. Timothy Younglovc, died December 31, 179^,
aged 63 years.
In memory of Mrs. Violet, wife of Timothy Younglove, who died October
13, A.D., 1823, in the 8Gtli year of her iige.
Erectecl to the memory of Jonathan Youn glove, who departed this life
June IG, 1812, aged 46 years.
In memory of Mrs. Saruh Younglove, wife of Mr. Oliver Yomiglove, who
departed this life, ^mi^ 4, 1804, in the 32nd year of her age.
[To be contioQCfl.]
ORDERLY BOOK OF SERGEANT JOSIAH PERRY.
Contributed by Misa Ellbx D. Larned, of Thompson^ Couu.
Mr. Jo3iAH Perry, of Webster, has in his possession axi Orderly liook
belonging to his grainlfathtjr, Sergeant Josiivh Ferry. It contains a report
of servii'i* at Fort Cumberland, April, 1759, to September, 17fiO. It jifivea
tlie names of the officers and a number of specific orders, 8ome of them rather
curious, but no report of engagement. : i
A Report of Service in Fori Cumberland, Nova Scotia, 1759-1700.
A battered, leather-eovered Orderly Book, handed down in the family of ,
Josiah Ferry, Dudley, I^Iiwih., preserves tlie record of this frontier military '
Bervii-e in tlie French antl Inditin Witr. The name of Josiah Peary, as the '
name Wiis then spelt, appears among the corporuls at the fort. About two* ,
thirds of the vohm:ie is taken up by the military record. Retaining the ,
book, after retiring from service, it wiis utilized for domestic purpoe^i, )
Various charges for board and sundriea against Jus mother-in-law ; the ^
birth and names of his eleven children, and other minor matters, are
chronicbMl by the corporal in the same clearj bold hand, as that of the miU- ^
tary recc:>nh In course of time the book passes on to his oldest son* as appears .
by the elaborate superscription : ** Abner Peary, I lis Cyphering Book, i
Dudley. Jan, 11 th, 17KI/' The vacant pages are then filled up with ;
examples of those recondite arithmetieal problems that so puzzled the |
brains of our grandfathers. Amid all these entries such personal items as >
the parentage and birthplace of Corporal Josiah Peary, name of wife and '
date of marriage, ami date of removal to Dudley, are unfortunately lacking.
The old Orderly Book however preserves to his descendants the rec<
of a military service that might otlierwise have escaped their know let'
and gives details that are of gen oral interest.
1900.] Orderly Booh of Sergeant Josiah Perry. 71
Fort Cumberland was one of a number of forts, maintained by the Eng-
lish for the protection of Halifax, Nova Scotia and Bay of Fundy. It was
taken from the French, June, 1755, by Winslow's expedition against the
Acadians, and its name changed from Beau Sejour to Cumberland. By
terms of capitulation the French delivered up the fort and king's stores, but
were transported to Louisburg with all their private effects at the expense
of King George. It contained one fine brass mortar which carried a ten-
mch shell and twenty-six cannon. It was pleasantly situated at the head
and central curve of the Bay of Fundy and enclosed about two and a half
acres of ground. A garrison was maintained in Fort Cumberland from the
time of its capture.
When in 1759 the British government aroused itself to complete the
conquest of Canada, two thousand men were ordered for the protection of
Halifax, Nova Scotia and Bay of Fundy. A special order from General
Amherst, April 14, enforced the absolute necessity of finishing the works
at Fort Cumberland. Of fifteen hundred provincials embarked at Boston
in May, four hundred were assigned to Fort Cumberland. The first entry
m our Orderly Book was made *'May 23^ 1759. Parole. Whitemore.
Countersign. Salem. Guards as usual. A Court Martial to sit to-morrow
morning for the trial of all such prisoners as shall be brought before them.
The six French prisoners are to be put on Board the Endeavour, Capt.
Churchill, to go with him to Halifax. Thirty men are to be detached to
join the artillery, and taught the exercise of the cannon, and to be able-
bodied spry men. Garrison to be under arms to-morrow, at 4 o'clock in
the afternoon in order to their being shown their alarm posts ; the guards
are to join their companies except the block-house and sentries, and these
officers when they are posted are to have a list taken of the sergeants and
corporals and privates' names assigned them. It's expected that officers
and sergeants and every man that is capable of standing under arms do
apjH'ar in order every person in case of a real alarm may know where to
go without any confusion.
\\Tierea8 the itch increases among the soldiers of this garrison, it's ear-
nestly recommended to the officers commanding companies to procure brim-
stone and what else may be necessary to cure them, and if possible to put
a soon stop to the process of it as the consequences of neglect in that point
will be very detrimental to the men."
*' May 26. Parole — Bragg. Coiuitersign — Marblehead. Guards as
usual. The officers, sergeants, corporals, drums and privates, who have
their posts assigned them on the work in case of ahirm are to take them
to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock and teach them the exercise in case of an
attack —
\Mierea8 Nathaniel Lamson, private of Capt. Cheever's company, is
reportf^l pris<mer under giiard confined by Lt. Boyden for lying down on
hi.s jK>st and neglect of duty, and whereas information has In^en made the
pri>oner is subject to fits and suppose<l to have had one at yt time lie was
found lying down, a Court of inquire is onlered, ect. consisting of Cap-
tain and four subs, and report as soon as may be to the commanding officer
how they find it."
" May 28.^ Parole — Willmat. Countersign — Medford. Whereas com-
plaint has been made that the gardens are hurt by the hogs and small
fwine, those that are owners of them are either to shut up or yoak them
in order to prevent their doing so.
May 29. Parole — Lasell. Countersign — Waltham. Two men of the
72
Orderly Book of Sergeant Josiah Perry,
[Jan.
Provintials are appointed as heardsmen, to be under the directions of Mr.
Yongue, also three carpenters for the King's works to be under the same
directions. The works in case of alarm are to be manned as follows : —
Posts.
1
z
1
i
1
1
1
Prince Edward's Bastion
1
1
1
so
Prince Henry's "
1
1
1
so
The Duke's "
1
1
1
25
Prince William's "
1
1
20
Prince Frederick's "
1
1
20
Lowdens Canteen
1
1
12
Store house "
6
Gateway «
6
OflScers Barrracks
1
6
Soldiers "
1
4
Names of officers for the Different Posts.
Captains, — Cheever, Taplin, Eddy.
Lieutenants, — Learned, Trumbull, Macomber, Boyden.
Ensigns, — Baker, Eddy.
Sergeants, — Lock, Foster, King, Dunlap, Rand, Walker, Champnej,
Gilbert, Howard, Cook, Wheelock.
Corporals. — Munroe, Jackson, Peary, Suaber, Mansfield, Rogers, Boyd,
Lamson."
" Orders in case of an Alarm.
The officer of the Spurr Guard is to go with 24 of his men into the
Redan where the gate is and defend it as long as possible ; the Sergeant of
the Covertway guard is to keep his post till forced by the enemy or ordered
to retire which he is to do in the Ditch till he come to the Fortgate ; the
Sentries are to keep their posts till they are forced or called off, or till the
attack becomes general upon the body of the Fort : the Artillery are to be
joined by 30 men who are to be taught the exercise of the great guns.
The rest of the Garrison are to be on the Parade of the Fort, there to wait
the orders of the commanding officer. Every man upon the first alarm to
make immediately to the post assigned him : those lying in the Spurr Bar-
racks are to push to the gate of the Fort where they will be admitted."
"May 31. Parole — Trayer. Countersign — Weston. The officers com-
manding companies are to examine the men's ammunition and report what
number of rounds of powder and balls are in each company including that
delivered them at Castle William," in which return they are to be very
exact.
"June 1. Parole — Al)ercrombie. Countersign — Haverhill.
Its the commanding officer's positive orders that all the sergeants, corpo-
rals and privates of this garrison repair within the spurr gate at gun firing
and all those who are guilty of breach of this order are to be committed to
the guard and reported accordingly.
June 2. Its the commanding officer's orders that the parties who go
1900.] Orderly Booh of jSergeant Josiah Perry.
73
daily for wood, parade their men so early as to inarch at ten o'clock, which
hour they are not to exceed.
June 4. As soon as the provisions are issued out for this week all the
men in garrison except them on guard are to be employed in cleaning the
Fort and Spurr of all dirt and unnecessary stuff lying in the way, all which
is to be carried ont of the spurr gate to such a distance as not to be offensive.
Those of the train to do their part of this duty, according to Mr. Roche-
ford*8 direction.
A Return of Ammunition in the Detachment of Col. Frye's Regiment
from April 24th to June ye 2, following.
CoxrAWiES.
I*
il
u
li
l|
§
li
li
Capt. Cheever
Capl. Taplm
Capt. Eddy
Capt, Slocomb
CapU Angler
500
500
500
500
500
5fJ0
500
500
500 1
480
720
480
516
600
600
500
300
292
560
980
1220
080
1016
1160
1100
1000
800
702
1060
457
660
621
730
S»9
em
640
734
730
770
523
660
359
280
501
412
440
66
62
290
2500 1 iisoo ! 'Um ♦ 2252 1 mm . 4752 1 2fN>7 1 mm 1
2m^\ 1270
Fort Cumberland, June 6, 1759
John Indicott, Major.
To Col. Joseph Frye, commanding officer
at Fort Cumberland,'*
"June G. Parolt* — Bland. Countersign — Wenham.
It's Col. Frye's orders that an oUicer daily visits the soldiers* barracks,
ami 8t*e that they keep themselves clean and that no filth be thrown out
about their doors into the Parade of either Fort or spur, or the back side
of tlie barracks In'tween them an<l the works, and that the soldiers cook
their victuals properly, and by no means sutler them to eat broiled salt pork
or rashers of any kind, and make report daily to the commanding olhcer,
how they find the soldiers conduct themselves in those points.
June S. A garrison court martial to sit to-day at 1 1 o'clock for the trial
of Muh prisoners as shall hv brought before them. Capt. Slocomb, presi-
dent : Lt. Kochfort, Lt. Learne<l, Lt. Trumbull, Ensign Day. Two of the
train tritnl— one broke, the other whip fifty lashes.
June *.K The captains of the several companies are to make out victual-
ling Kolls of them agreeable to the hovelling of con)panies the 21)lh of May
and deliver them our comisary — Winslow. To-morrow morning at 7 o'clock
the whole garrison excej)t the Sentries and hospital guard are to be under
arms in onler to have the articles of War read to them and to be exercised
at their alarm j)Osts.
June 14. Whereas the marsh lying l)etween the emini'nce on which the
Furt stands and the river is the place of dependence for j)rocuring hay for
the sapj)ort of the King's oxen &C in the whiter season the henlsmen are
dire<t»-d to tuke effectual care that no cattle nor horses be suffered there
iny longer.
74
Orderly Book of Sergeant Jo^iah Perry.
[Jan.
17. The garrison to aMemble at 6 o'clock this aft'Cmoop in tlie Pjirade
of the Fort to attend prayers : tlie main guard to turn out, ami the other
goardn are to keep their Btations.
VJ, Saving while the sloop Sea Flower now iti Ciunberknil Creek llee
there, a corj>oral and six privatet? are to be sent every night to guarl her*
Prayers are to be attended daily at i) o^clock. A* M. by all the men iu gar-
rison off duty. Lieut John Butler appointed aetiiig Quarter tuaeter : a
Bergeant and privates to be detiwhed to assist Capt. Livermore in landing
the Hospital stores.*'
A report of the sick and unfit for duty June 15, showed a good condi*
tion of health among men, Heven privates were sick iu the Hospital and
four lame in the Barracks, ElQutlian Boy den, ollicer of the guard, went the
rounds, June 17, according to orders, found the 8«-^ntry all alert on their
poets ; nothing material since guards mounting — 3 pick-t\xes, fi»nr spades,
one ax, one wheelbarrow: 15 sentries were loaintaiined by day; 29 at
night.
** June 21. Three men to he added to the Covertway guard that a sen-
try may be consJantly kept over the Mass, Il(j«futal Stores brought here
by Samuel Livermore, Eri], The men hereafter uarned iM^lnnging to CapL
Danka company of Rangers to do night duty — Sergeant lieu ben Taylor^
Stephen Solomon, Thomas Seagrave, Tobias Warner, Enoch Moffatt*
22. The wood party to consist of 75 men to he detached from the sev-
eral companies in proportion to each.
23. Its CoL Frye's.ortlers thai the non cotooiissioned oilicers and priv-
ates in garrison keep their fire urins clean and in good order ; that they
make it their dally practice to wa«h and keep tlieir face and hands clean,
and their weekly practice to w^ash tlieir shirts, that they may have a clean
one to put on every week, and every time tliey turn out under anns upon
any occasion that tljey appear personally neat and clean, their beards
shaved off anil their firearmH as ahove directed — all w^tiich the captains
and other olhcers are to see their resftective companies observe.
^iU> Divine service to be attended everj^ Sunday by all the garrison off
duty— II A.M.
July 2, All the men in garrison of! duty tomorrow are to clean the
casement and barracks that have not yet l>een cleaned of the filth that is ia
tbem. The 30 men that joined the train are to asaist in doing it. Lieot.
Johnson will please to excuse them from the exercising of the camion for
that day.
3. Parole — Ensign Eddy : Countersign — Providence. Rum to be
issued to the troops l>el»ngiug to the Province of the Mass. Bay now in
garrison at 10, o'clock A.M., and they are to attend Capt. Livermore at
that time for it.
7, Whereas some of the troops have taken Sundry sorts of clothing
and other things out of the Province stores and sold or exchanged them as
imagined for spirituous liipiors of Hhich tliey have less need than the lor-
mer. Which practice is not only a Violation of the Articles of War whidi
exposes such oifenders to corporal punishment hut destroys the design
of that Government in sending lliem under the care of gentlemen to relieve
the wants of the Soldiers; and not otdy so but will be attended with other
had consequences to those guilty of such irregtdarities. For most certainly
rum will not defend them from the inclemency of the weather, nor the
stinging of the insects with which this coutitry very plentifully abounds as
clothing will and besides too much strong licjnor intoxicates the brain and
1900.] Orderly Book of Sergeant Josiah Perry. 75
renders those that take it in that degree onfit for military duty or anything
else. And if they are posted as Sentries as sometimes has been, tei> to one
but they are catched asleep, put under guard and brought to punishment
for the avoiding of which they'll plead they never did so before, nor should
they have done so then only happened to be a little in liquor — a pretty name
for drunkenness. For remedy in this case it's Col. Frye's orders that no
•otler person licensed for selling spirituous liquors sell or let any of the
soldiers above mentioned have any rum, wine, brandy or any other sort of
•piritaous liquors on any account whatever till they have leave to do so, and
both they and every other person are hereby forbid buying or receiving
directly or indirectly anything out of the above Soldiers Stores, and the
Captains commanding companies in garrison are to apply to Samuel Liver-
more, Esq., keeper of the Mass. Stores for the knowledge of what clothing
these men have received of him, and make each man give account of the
Same ....
11. Liberty is hereby granted to all Sutlers of this place to sell any
Sort of spirituous liquors to the Provincial troops in garrison between the
hoars of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. if they please — but with caution that they
receive no Sort of Clothing of said troops as pay for said liquor or for any-
thing else they may purchase of them. And that if the Sutlers or others
in trade credit those troops for anything whatever they must run the risque
of getting pay for the same as the soldiers receive no pay till they return
to New England again and it's not in the power of the officers nor myself
to put them under any stoppages, either here or there.
16. A corporal and six privates to be ready at a minute's warning with
their arms, ammunition and a week's provision to attend the command of
Mr. Tongue on his passage to Halifax and elsewhere he shall see fit. One
captain, two subs, two s(»rgeants, two corporals and 60 men with their
vms. ammunition and a week's provision, to proceed in the sclioontT down
the l*ay for wood cuttin*; where goo<l wood is to be cut Ih'tween this and
Cape ^I«Trin(|uin.
20. Ten of the best men for mowin<j, who are to be detached for that
purpose, are to hold themselves in readiness at Capt. Martin's call, who
ha.< the oversight of that business.
21. Whereas the soMiers in o^rrison belonirinij to the Massachusetts
Bay have refused to be at the trivial expense of two-})ence each man per
wf^k to have their molasses brewed into beer, and have insisted np<m
having; mohisses delivered unto them under the [>retence of brewing it
lh<*mselves which they have been indulged in, but instead of using it in
that way which the Gov<Tnment designed they eat it with their victuals to
the damage of their health, therefore no more molasses is to be <lelivere<l
to them, and Capt. Livermore, commissary of the Province stores, will
please to govern himself accordingly.
27. A ser<r^Nint an<l 12 privates to cover the teams ixoin£^ for pickets; a
corporal and ♦> privates to cover the men mowinu: on the most exposed part
of the marsh.
Au^. 2. Whereas order was issued debarrini^ the soMi«'rs in garrison
iDoLi<ses which they have accustomed themselves to eat notwithstanding it
was the design of the (Government it should be with spruce brewed into
bw-r which is very healthy drink since which some of the soldiers say if
tbfv may have mohtsses they will use it in that manner. In onlcr to see
ifUif-y will Capt. Livermore has liberty to issue out molasses to the troops
in ibn pay of the Province, aforesaid order notwithstanding. Hut the
VOL. LIV. 6
76 Note8 on Usher Genealogy. [Jan.
soldiers have soch a propensity to eating molasses which I have found bj
long experience is very prejudicial to their health, the captains and other
officers in garrison are hereby directed to use their utmoet endeavor to
cause the molasses that may be issued out to the troops to be used in
brewing beer as aforesaid. Then if the soldiers in spite of all prevenUons
will eat it and bring themselves into bad habit of body they must own it is
their own fault. J. Frye,
Col. and Commanding Officer of the Grarrison."
[To be continued.]
NOTES ON USHER GENEALOGY.
By RoLLiN Usher Tyler, A.B., of Haddam, Connecticat.
About the year 1730, there were living at Charlestown or Medford^
Massachusetts, or in that vicinity, two young men, each bearing the name
Hezekiah Usher. The older, a joiner and currier, was son of Robert and
Sarah Blanchard Usher, of Dunstable, and grandson of the Robert Usher
who died at Stamford, Connecticut, in 16G9. The younger, "a tin plater,"
or tin plate worker, was son of Lieutenant Governor John and Elizabeth
Allen Usher, of Medford or Charlestown, and grandson of Hezekiah Usher,
the merchant, of Boston and Cambridge, who died in 1G76. The grand-
fathers, Heztjkiah and Robert, were brothers.
Usher genealogists have heretofore assumed that the two young Hezekiahs
were one and the same j)erson, and have found some difficulty in trying to
make the hui)po8e(l person tlie husband of tliree wives, and the father of two
distinct families. It seems to have wholly escaped notice that Robert Usher,
of Dunstable, had a son Hezekiah.
In " Wvman's Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown '* (p. 980) we
find :
"IIozi kiali Usher, son of John, Lt. Governor of New Hampshire, son of
Hezekiah, of Cambridge, tin j)later, m. Abigail, daughter of Capt Aaron
and Abigail Waters Cleveland, June 20, 1728. Issue:
i. Abigail, b. April 3, 1730.
ii. Hkzkkiaii, b. May 28, 1734.
ill. John, b. May 24, 1736."
In AVhitmore's Usher Genealogy, Boston, 18G9 (reprinted, with additions,
from the Re(.I8TKR for October, 1869), p. 2, we find:
" 7. Hezekiah Usher of Medford, Mass., and Newport, R. I., m. Jane,
dau. of Stephen Green leaf, and had :
i. Hrzkkiah, b. 2 June, 1734.
il. John, b. 25 May, 1736.
iii. Daniel, d. young.
iv. Jank, ra. Dakin.
v. Elizabeth, m. Joseph Francis, 16 May, 1764.
vi. Mary, d. unm.
He m. 2d, Abigail, dau. of Aaron Cleveland. She was b. at Medford, 10
May, 1706, and had:
vii. Abigail, m. John Stewart,
viii. RoBEKT, b. 31 Jan., 1742-8.
ix. Jamks, b. 18 July, 1747."
1900.] Notes on Usher Genealogy. 11
The Memorial of Col. Roland G. Usher, privately printed at Boston in
1895, contains an Usher Genealogj- in which we find (p. 85) :
'*13. Hezekiah Usher of Metliord, Mass.. and Newport, R. I., b. 1705,
and m. 1st, Abigail, dau. of Aaron Cleveland, she being b. 10 May, 1706 ;
2d, Jennie, dau. of Stephen Greenleaf, whom he m. 1 March, 1732. She
wash. 24 May, 1714, and d. Dec. 10, 1764 ; 3d, Elizabeth Whittemore,
whom he m. 17 Nov., 1768."
Oi the nine children named, the names and ages of the first three are the
same as quoted above from Wj-man ; the names of the rest are evidently
taken from Whitmore.
It is propose<l in the present article to correct the statements above quoted,
and to show that the Hezekiah Usher, whom Abigail Cleveland marritnl, was
the son of Robert Usher, of Dunstable ; tliat he hatl no other wife than Abi-
gail Cleveland ; that he died at East lladdam, Connecticut, in 1750 ; and
that she outlived him, as his widow, for twenty-seven years.
Hezekiah Usher, son of Robert and Sarah Blaiichard Usher, of Dimstable,
was probably the oldest child and born al>out 1694-5. On July 2, 1719,
Hezekiah Usher, "of Lynn, joiner," deede<i to .John Usher, **coopt*r," of
Dunstable, his interest in certain lands in Dunstable, formerly belonging to
*'my father Usher. decease<l." (See Vol. 21, Middlesex Registry, p. 183.)
From this w^e infer that the Hezekiah Usher mentioned must have been of age
ID order to properly execute a deed, and so mast have been born as early as
July, 1 698. He could not have been tlie son of Liutenant Governor John,
lor this man*s father was dead in 1719, and the Lieutenant Governor did not
die till 1726; and again, this man appears to have been of age in 1719,
while the Lieutenant Governor in his will dated April 28, 1725, refers to
his son Hezekiah as Innng still in his minority.
March 23, 1721-2, ** Hezekiah Usher of Lynne," ** joyner," (juitclaimed to
J«>hn U>lur, "cooptT," of Dun.stable, liis iiittTcst in certain other lands in
Diiii-tiibU*, M>me of wliicli Jolin Hlanchanl (their maternal grandfatlier)
furni*'rly owned, from whom it (le>cen(le<l to his daughter, Sarah L.^her.
Stf Vol. 22, Middlesex Registry, p. 417.
March 21. 1721-2, Robert Usher, '• husl)an<lman " (the one killed by the
Indians at Lovrwrll's Figlit, in 1725), also Sarah lusher, his mother, and
Sarah U'^her, her <langhter (the last two then ot liillerica), joined in a (juitr
claim de»'<l t/) John I'slier, *' cooper," of Dunstable, their interests in the same
Luids. df»Mled the day before by Hezekiah, as above indieat<'(l. One tract,
wliuh was ilescribed in Hezekiah's deed as formerly belonging to "my
falht-r U^her, <l«*ceascd," is referre<l to in the <leed of Kobi'rt, Sarah and
Sirah. .1r., jus **set forth from the estate of Robert Usher, formerly of l)un-
>tib]»-.*' See Vol. 2;5, Middlesex Registry, p. 224.
All this sreins to indicate that Hezekiah, John and Robert were brothers,
h*i a ^i^ter Sarah, and were all the children of Robert an<l Sarah Hlanchard
r»h' r. of Dunstable, and that John Usher, eoopi'r, bought out the interest
<•! hi- un>ther an<l these other heirs in his father's estate. If Sarah Usher,
th^ «Liu::hter, was c^f age, when she executed the <leed, March 21, 1721-2,
■Wif nni>t have been lM)rn Jis early as March, 1700-1 ; but as her brother,
R'>iM'rt, i< given (by Whitmore) as born in June, 1700, her place is })robably
b-nvf^-n John an<l Robert; though she may possibly ha\e hren the ohh-.st of
iht- «hildn-n, in which ease Hezekiah would have been third.
June 20. 172X, a Hezekiah Usher married Abigail, daughter of Captain
Aan»n and Abig:iil Waters Cleveland, of Charlcstown or Medford (Mystic),
rite having been born May 10, 170G.
78 Notes on Usher Genealogy, [Jan.
Feb. 14, 1738, "Aaron Cleveland, Gentleman, and Hezekiah Usher,
carrier, both late of Charlestown (Mass.), now of East Haddani, Colony of
Connecticut," deeded land in Medford, Mass. See Vol. 41, Middlesex
Registry, p. 480.
June 17, 1738, " Aaron Cleveland, housewright," sold to his "son-in-law,
Hezekiah Usher, currier, of Charlestown," a house and smaU piece of land
near Medford Bridge. See Vol. 39, Middlesex Registry, p. 191.
The East Iladdam, Connecticut, lands records (Vol. 2, p. 690) show that
" Capt. Aaron Cleveland, of Charlestown," Mass., became a large land-owner
in East Haddam, in the spring of 1738. He bought a tract of 600 acres.
In July, 1739, his son. Rev. Aaron Cleveland (Harvard College class of
1735), became the pastor at Haddam, of which town East Haddam was
formerly a part.
In March, 1741-2, Capt Aaron Cleveland sold to " Hezekiah Usher, of
East Haddam," a piece of land in that town. It is family tradition that
Dr. Robert Usher, third son of Hezekiah, was bom at sea, on a coaster be-
tween Cape Cod and Connecticut river, presumably when ^e family was en
route from Charlestown to East Haddam. The date of birth was January
31, 1742-3.
This Hezekiah Usher died at East Haddam in the summer of 1750, as
appears by the ancient probate records of that town, now at Colchester, Con-
necticut His widow, Abigail, took out letters of administration. The only
children referred to, in the settlement of the estate, were Abigail, Hezekiah,
John, Robert and James — five of them. The daughter, Abigail, was already
married to John Stewart, of Hartford, Connecticut, whicli would make her
birth, as given by Wyman (1730), rather than as indicated by Whitmore
(1741). The estate was appraised in 1750, but was not distributed until
1755, in which year Hezekiah, the oldest son, became of age, and received
a double portion. The widow lived to be 71 years of age. " Nov. 1, 1777,
the widow Usher died at day-break." (Church Records at Westchester,
Connecticut) " The widow Abigail Usher, mother to Doct Robert Usher,
died November the first," 1777. (Town Records, Chatham, Connecticut)
She died at his house (tradition). This house, situated in the south*
eastern corner of Chatham township, Waterhole district, near the lines of
East Haddam and Colchester, is now standing (1899). The homestead ci
Hezekiah, the settler, was eight or ten miles south-east of Dr. Robert's, in
that part of East Haddam now known as North Plain, and near where the
Hadlyme and Salem turnpike crosses Eight Mile River.
The writer has in his possession a chart, made by his mother, Melissa
Usher (TV'hitmore, p. 9), about 1850, of the descendants and brothers of
Hezekiah Usher, who died in 1750, from information furnished her by
Sophron Usher of Chatham, Connecticut Sophron Usher had this infor-
mation, by tradition, from his father. Dr. Robert (1743-1820), at whose
house the widow, Abigail Cleveland Usher, spent her last days, and where
Sophron was born and always resided. This chart indicates that Hezekiah
Usher, the father of Dr. Rol)ert, had two brothers, John and Robert, both
younger than himself, and that Robert was " killed by the Indians." The
five children of Hezekiah are named as in the probate records above referred
to, except that the daughter is designated as ** Mrs. Stuart"
Josiah Cleveland Usher, youngest son of Dr. Rol)ert, died at New Britain,
Connecticut, in 1894, aged 92. He was wholly unable to reconcile the
names of his grandfather Hezekiah's family, as given by Whitmore, with
family tradition. Nothing is known in the Connecticut branch of the Usher
1900.] Notes on Usher Genealogy. 79
&mily, of this Hezekiah residing in Rhode Island ; or of his having any such
wife as Jane, or Jennie, Greenleaf, or Elizabeth Whittemore ; or any such
children as Daniel, Jane, Elizabeth or Mary ; or any such relatives by
marriage as Dakin or Francis. It is since Josiah Cleveland Usher^s death
that the Massachusetts records, above referred to, have been examined and
found to coniirm the family tradition.
It is obvious that the errors, above pointed out, occurred so early in the
&mily history that a large part of the genealogy, as published, is incorrectly
traced and should be rearranged.
To assist in making the desired corrections, outlines of the families of
Robert of Dunstable, and of the two Ilezekiahs with reference to whom tlie
confusion first arose, are herewith submitted :
Hezekiah Usher, of Medford ( Charlestown ), Mass. and Newport, R. L, son
of Lieutenant Governor John and Elizabeth Allen Usher, was born not earlier
than 1705. See holograph will of Lieutenant Governor John, not probated
by reason of defective execution, but on file at the East Cambridge Probate
Office, in which we find, under date of April 28, 1725, "I give to my son
Hezekiah Usher £500, when he comes of age, or day of marriage." He
vas not born later than 1711, if he was of age when he executed a deed
June 1, 1732. (See Vol. 33, Middlesex Registry, p. 287.) In this deed, he
described himself as of ** Charlestown, Mass., tin-plate worker." Later in
the same year, Dec. 26, 1732, he describes himself as a *' tin-plate worker at
Newport, R I." (See Vol. 33, Middlesex Registry, p. 480.) These two
deeds are conveyances of his interest in lands descended from his father, the
Lieutenant CJovemor.
It was, probably, this Hezekiah who married Jennie, daughter of Stephen
Greenleaf, 1 March, 1732 ; she having been born 24 May, 1714, and died
10 Dec. 1704. It may have iM^en this same Hezekiah who was pu])lished
to be marrietl, in Iteton, to Elizabeth Whittouiore in 1708 ; or she may have
been nuirried to this man's son, Ilezeldah, it" there was such a son. One or
both of iheiie wives are probably referred to in the following extracts from
the an<»ieiit records of the Second Coni;re«:;ational Church, at Newport,
whifh were rescue<l, much damaged, from the British ship in which they
were carri<Ml away from Newport and sunk in New York Harbor, during
ibe Revolutionary War :
•^Capt. Hez. Usher died on the coast of Africa, Jan. 30, 179G, Betsey
(h& wife) 1779."
*» BAPTISMS, Usher
Eliz. of Hezekiah & Jenny, Dec. 2, 1733.
Jane " •* ♦♦ " Jan. 22, 1735.
Mary '* " '♦ " Feb. 27, 1736-7.
Eliz. '♦ ♦* *' *' Aiiir. 5, 1731).
John " " " *♦ Aug. 30, 1741."
The family records of Robert Usher, of Dunstable, and of his son llezo-
bjih. may b<* summarized as follows:
Robert Usher, of Dunstable, Mass. (son of Robert, of Stamford, ConntT^ti-
cut), was born about 16r)0. After his father's death, in lOOO, the young
fimiiy probably migrat-CMl to Massachusetts, to be eared for by Hezekiah,
the merchant, as sugi^ested in Robert's will, a cof)y of which may he found
in the Memorial of Colonel Roland G. Usher, p. 131). The merchant I leze-
kiah's s<m, Hezekiah, had mining interests at Dunstable, which may have
W some influence in causing young liobert, his cousin, to settle there.
80 Records of the Church in Bolton^ Conn. [Jan.
Robert married, 23 January, 1694, Sarah, daughter of John Blanchard,
of Dunstable, and died not later than June 27, 1710, on which date a joint
deed was given by Joseph Blanchard and " Sarah ITsher, the relict widow of
Robert Usher, late of Dunstable." (See Vol. 1 6, Middlesex Registry, p.
617.) Their children :
i. Hezrkiah, "joiner** and ** currier,** b. probably 1694-5; m, 80
June, 1728, Abigail Cleveland, and d. In 1750.
ii. John, of Dunstable, *' cooper,** b. 31 May, 1696. (See Whitroore*8
Usher Gcnealo«:y, p. 2, No. 8.)
iii. Sakah, b. probably about 1698.
iv. ROBKKT, b. June, 1700; d. unm. 8 May, 1725; killed by the Indians
at Lovewell's Fljrht, in Maine. He was a " husbandman.** Es-
tate settled by his brother, John, 1725. (Middlesex Probate
Records, East Cambridge, Mass.)
Hezekiah Usher, of Lynn and Charlestowu, Mass., and East Haddam,
Connecticut, married 20 Juno, 172)^, Abigail, daughter of Captain Aaron
and Abigail Waters Cleveland, and had :
i. Abigail, b. April 3, 1730 ; m., not later than 1750, John Stewart, of
Hartford, Connecticut. Left descendants.
ii. Hezkkiah, b. 28 May or 2 June, 1734; m. 3 Nov. 1757, at East
Haddam. Lydia Baker, and had : (See Whitmore, p. 3.)
iii. John. b. 24 or 25 May, 1736; had wives Freelove Luther and
Zilpha Phillips, and children. (Whitmore. pp. 2-3.)
iv. RoBKRT, b., as he used to say, "at Cape Cod, Nantucket and all
alouK shore," Jan. 31, 1742-3. A physician and father of six-
teen children. (Whitmore, p. 4.)
V. James, b. 18 July, 1747 ; m. Sarah Brainerd at East Haddam, Con-
necticut, 20 Jan., 1744, and moved to Canaan, N. Y. (Whit-
more, p. 4.)
Hezekiah Usher died at East Haddam, Connecticut, in the summer of
1750, aged 5o or oG ; his wife, Abigail Cleveland Usher, died at Chatham^
Connecticut, November 1, 1777, aged 71 years.
RECORDS OF THE CHURCH IN BOLTON, CONN.
Communicated by Miss Mart K. Talcott, of Hartford, Conn.
[Continued from Vol. 53, page 449.]
The Rev. George Colton was l)orn in West Hartford, Conn., July 11,
1736, the youngest son of the Rev. Benjamin Colton and his second wife,
Elizabi^th Pitkin. He was graduateil from Yale College in the class of
175(), and studie<l theology, and wjis licensed to preach by the Hartford
North Association of Ministers on October 3, 17ort. He was ordained on
Nov. 1), 1763, pa-itor of the church in Bolton. Here he spent the rest of
his life, dying in office on June 27, 1812. He was devoted to missions, and
was influential in the formation and support of the Connecticut Missionary
Society, and, having no children, bequeathed to it his homestead. He mar-
ried on Oct. 7, 17G6, Rhoda, daughter of .John and Eunice (Cqlton) Ely,
of LoDgmeadow, Mass. She died March o, 1786, and he married, second,
Dec. 11, 1788, Martha, widow of Judah Strong, of Bolton, and daughter
of Saul Alvord. Dexter's Tale Biographies, ii., 408-9.
1900.] Reeordi of the Church in Bolton, Conn.
81
17
63
The M'tn't Name,
Nov.
17
Joseph Cobb
17
G4
H»v
24
Benj* Trumbull
An^
15
Col. Thomas Welles
De^.
6
Abncr Loomis
17(
S5
Jan.
3
Jerijah Loomis W
Hav
2
John Jones
i7i
l>6
Jan''
15
John Bliss
Ap'
14
Philip Clarke
Mav
29
Jordan Post
JdIv
1
Sam* Clarke
Sep'
3
Aaron Strong
Nov'
20
Asahel Skinner
i(
^Ib
Thomas Coleman
Dec'
18
David Welwter
ii
31
Judah Strong
1767
Har.
19
Nathan Darte
Ap'
1
David Norton
te
2
Michail Taintor
Mav
12
John Howard
Sep''
25
John Post
Nov.
20
Riverius Hooker
17i
r,^
Mar.
.']
Joseph Webster
AuL'.
1
Stephen Post
Sept^
21»
John Hale
Dei-'
15
Benj* Mann
'•
22'^
Andrew Ix)omis
17i
i»9
April
r»
P^btinezer Hide
Aiii^U"
^t ir,
Joseph Burnham
Oct.
;u»
Noah Biirtlett
Nov.
7
Ilezekiah Crane
»•
9
Ebenezer Hibbard
17
70
April
5
Tliomas Brown
»4
i»
Ebenez(T Carver
Sep"
0
Niles Wilrick
Oct.
30
Ozias Tyler
1771
April
2
Joseph Sutlief
May
23
Daniel Griswold
Anjrust 21)
17****
William Hibbard
Feb.
4 ^
11
John Gibbs
June
IH
Jabez Emerson
Jiilv
30
Solomon Dewey
Sep-
IG
Thomas Kimberly
Record of Marriage$ from 1763.
The WomarCs Name,
Zurviah Webster
Abigail Loomis Wid
M" Martha White
Martha Thau-
Sarah Webster
Susanna Bates
Bette White
Abigail Birge
Abigail Ixwmis
Jenisha White
Margaret Howard
Sarah Trumbull
Anna Shay lor
Mary Hitchcock
Martha Alvord
Dorothy Gains
Susanna Bishop
Lidia Loomis
Cloe Talcott
Comfort Goodrich
Abigail Bishop
Ruth loomis
Mary Taylor
Martha Scovil
Bette Darte
Beulah Strong
I^is Thacher
Wid. Eunice Shay lor
Sarah Scott
Sy-)il Lamphier
Ann Spencer
Charity Cooley
Esther Trumbull
Margaret Baxter
Jerusha Loomis
Zurviah Cobb
Wid. Judith Shay lor
Bathsheba Strong
Wid. Dorothy Drake
Sarah Atherton
Christiana Cone
Ann White
82
Records of the Church in Bolton^ Conn.
[Jan.
1773
Feb. 16
March 31
June 1
Octob' 5
Nov' 18
Dec' 17
" 14
1774
Jany 20
April 20
June 30
Dec' 19
1775
Jan. 4
" 26
8
29
16
May
Jane
Nov'
1776
Jan. 25
Nov' 6
7
1777
Feb. 7
« 27
Aug* 14
** 15
Sep*' 18
" 18
« 30
Nov' 5
" 27
1778
Feb. 12
March 5
May 5
Sep'
u
8
24
12
16
3
Nov
a
Dec'
1779
Nov. 2
Dec' 24
1780
Jan^ 27
April 30
Mav 25
Sep^ 7
Oct. 25
Dec. 28
1781
Feb. 8
Elieha Taylor
Jacob Williamg
Eliphalet Hendee
Jabez Crocker
John Cone
Joshua Talcott
Seth Waterman
John Coleman
Zacheus Scott, Negro
Joseph Fitch
Asa Kellogg
Eleazer Huntington
Amos Palmer
John Talcott
Jonah Strickland
Lemuel Long
Ozias Bissell
Daniel Skinner
Joseph Carver
Abner Lamphier
Simeon Spencer
Samuel Carver
James Negro
John Couch
Gurdon Woodruff
Aaron Hoskins
Theophilus Huntington
Joseph Andrus
Nathaniel Howard
Anderson Miner
Simeon Griswold
Ashbel Webster
William Richardson
John Doughty
Mathew D*^Wolf
Samuel Lyman
Elnathan Bush
Abiel Bill
Jabez Chesborough
James Chapman
Luther Skinner
Richard Skinner
Allen Andrus
Benjamin Howard
Jerusha Hutchins
Mary Carver
Mary Loomis
Elizabeth Talcott
Patience Strickland
Jemima Howard
Elizabeth Loomis
Mary Woodruff
Sarah Quomine
Wid. Susanna Cone
Ann Webster
Elisabeth Pitkm
Joanna Waldo
Sarah Stimpson
Anna C^one
Anna Bissell
Elisabeth Kilbom
Anna Andrus
Martha Boardman
Rachel Clarke
Abigail Darte
Bathsheba Griswold
Sarah Scott
Abigail Webster
Anna Webster
Rhoda Risley
Ruth Talcott
Mercy Darte
Mary G rover
Martha Pitkin
Anne Hutchins
Mercy Sweatland
Abigail Thair
Sarah Smith
Wid. Susanna Brock way
Ruamah Allen
Wid. Lidia Loomis
Bette Darling
Rhoda Woodward
Susanna Tucker
Sarah DeWolf
Wid. Esther Spencer
Jerusha Risley
Freelove Stebbins
D' Jeremiah West, Toll<^ Amelia Ely
1900.] Jiecords of the Church in Bolton, Conn.
83
Feb. 15
April 12
18
May 18
31
July 5
Oct' 25
Dec' 24
1782
April 15
Mav 16
Aug^ 1
Sept. 16
Nov. 28
Dec' 12
1783
Feb. 6
20
June 23
Nov. 26
1784
May 20
Nov. 18
1785
Julv 7
1786
Julv 4
1787
Feb. 1
♦» ii
Manh 8
April 8
Onob' 4
Nov. 1
1788
Janv. C
Julv 3
Oct'' 0
De<^ 11
1789
Feb. 19
April 14
Nov. 12
2r>
27
Dt^c' 30
1790
Jan. 28
S*p»' 15
1 701
Benoni Shepherd, Toll*
Benjamin Welles
Samuel Field
Thomas Welles
Jerijah Loomis
Elisha Andrus
Levi Strong
William Hibbard
Anna Alvord
Mary Warner
Hulda MiUard
Sarah Risley
Wid. Zurviah Bushnell
Mary Skinner
Luce Warner
Ann Bishop
Person Gay
John Bishop
Samuel Woodworth
Uriah Skinner
Ichabod Gay
John Coleman J' (?)
Amasa Loomis Windsor
Jedidiah Post, Hebron
John Olds, Shiifield
Elisha Benton, Hartford
Dorcas Firman
Prudence Strong
Miriam Shaylor
Zubah Brainard
Sarah Kellogg ^- .
Wid. Mary Howard
Wid. Priscilla Birge
Wid. Patience Cone
Roxcellaua Darte
Submit Carver
David Post, Hebron
John Ainsworth
Martha Warner
Mary Field
Samuel Jones, Andover
Thomas Field
Talitha Bishop
Luce Bissell
Thomas Webster, 3<i
Aron Grant, E. Windsor
Jessa Hutcheson
Isaac Birge
P^lijah Hammond, 2**
Noah Shurtliff
Susanna '^k inner
Anna Loomis
Sarah Loomis
Pamela Warner
Martha Strong
Lidia Brown
Elijah Carpenter
D' David Strong
Levi Johnson
George Colton, A. M.
Hulda Risley
Zilpha Davis
Litlia Binhop
Wid. Martha Strong
Jonathan Barns
Nathaiiael Hubbard
P31izur Tillotson
P'.phraim Tucker
Elijah Blackman
Aaron Strong
Rachel Steele
Eunice Alvord
Anna Strong
Pamela Hubbard
Abigail Spencer
Mary Ann Bowers
Abner Backus
Lemuel Pomry S. Hamp'"
Triphena Robbins
(?) Bette Bliss [White]
J < .r
March
April
May
44
■ *
31
14
11
12
George Bissell
Zenas Skinner
Richard Skinner Jr.
John Daniels
Lois Cone
Mary IxKjmis
Jennet Griswold
Ruth Coleman
84
Mecordt of the Church in Bolton, Conn.
[Ja
May
13
Alexander Keney
Abigail Goodridi
ii
26
Nathanael Root, Cov^
Candace Hammond
June
9
Joshua Talcott
Sarah Marshell
July
31
Jordan Hawkins
Ruth Skinner
Oct'
2
Samuel Moulton
Cloe Howard
Dec'
8
David Baker, Tolland
Lucy Bo wen (?)
1792
April
5
John Chappel, Andover
Barbara Webster
Nov.
29
Judah Strong
Jerusha Warner
a ii
1793
March 7
Mathew Loomis
Martha White
Eli Hammond
Olin Howard
June
20
Eldad Skinner
Polly Sacket
1794
Jan'y
9
Levi Carpenter
Christiana Dewey
((
19
Cushman Smith, Surry ?
Azubah Skinner
Feb'y
9
Reuben Risley
Sabra Webster
March
27
Amasa Bridges
Perse Thrall
April
24
Asa Johnson
Clare Carver
May
8
Jonathan Birge
Sally Wanier
June
30
Stephen Gone
Mary Colton
Sep''
16
Ramsdell
Prudence Bo wen
Nov'
26
Russell Bidwell, E. Hartf*
Mary Webster
1795
June
1
Samuel Porter
Edna Bingham
Aus;'
3
Martin Shepherd
Naomi Andrus
Sep'' 13
1796
March 23
Asa Welles
Martha Loomis
Nathan Strong
Mille White
Octob'
18
Lemuel Adams, Hartf
Phila Warner
1797
July
30
Levi Loomis
Prudence Strickland
Dec'
17
Jesse Brewster, Cov^
Susanna Darfrey
((
28
Calvin Cheney, Orford
Vina Wilson
1798
Feb.
8
Ambrose Collins
Anna Dewey
ii
21
Asahel Col ton, longmeadow
Susanna Cheney
July
15
Richard Skinner
Polly ITirall
An^'
21
Rich*' Babcock Carpenter
Hannah Little
Sept'
6
David Pitkin, Orford
Polly Cone
Oct'
4
Thomas Dewey
Polly Fox (?)
((
17
Erastus Dewey
Caroline Carver
Novem. 1 4
Benj* Howard, Springfield
Wid. Phebe Bishop
ii
18
Simeon Porter, Crank
Mabel Loomis
a
31
Asa Buigham, Jr.
Amy Dewey
ii
29
Martin Keney, Orf^
Jerusha Howard
1799
April
14
Josiah Simonds Orford
Carolina Waterman
1800
Mav
1
Marshfield Steele, A. M.
Rachel Strong
Sep^
11
Thomas Snell, Brookf^
Tirzah Strong
Nov'
27
Israel Strong
Betse Rrainord
Dec'
10
Medad Loomis, Cov^
Sally Skinner
1900.] Beeordt of the Church in Bolton, Conn.
85
Detf.
25
Hougbton Biddwiii
Mille Bowen
u
28
ZebuloQ Howard
Hannah Bowen
1801
March
12
George Hammond
Statira Jndd
September 23
Jabei lUu&us, Hebron
Octa. Strong
Nov
26
Josiab Tucker
Sarah TalcoU
1802
VtuA
22
Natbaniel Hubbard
Sarah Kingsbury
M.y
11
Asa Talcott, Glassenbury
Polly White
U
16
Thomas White
Dorothy Hammond
Sep*
16
Gideon Jones, Hebron
Zilpha Strong
Talitha Canrer
Octo»"
25
Josiah Baker, Toll*
Not.
10
Jonath» Bidwell, E. H.
Ruah Webster
Dec.
1803
Feb.
80
John Howard, Jun'
Patty Loomis
Appleton Hollister
Lndna Carverby \ Sam^ Oai^
Anna White j ver Es^
March
Roswell Bailj of Lebanon
1804
Ocf
24
George Fowler
Polly Johnson
I^abbe PraU
Not.
8
John Chapman
Detf
25
Anson Brewster
Amelia Alvord
1805
April
9
George Loomis
Anna Driggs
Jane
5
Elizur Welles
Phebe Howard
Nov'
28
Shubael Waterman
Cloe Chapin
M
«
Ezra Dri^s
Mary Ruggles
1«06
April
1
Simeon Dunham
Anna Strong
September 8
John Ru^gles
Sabury Skinner
»«
30
Luther Burnell (of Cazinovia) Hulah Bingham
October
26
Otis Freeman
Mary Calvin Burnap
"
28
Aaron Farmor Jr.
Lucretia Philips
November 11
Aaron Cook
Betsy White
Nov'
27
Solomon Strong
Lura Driggs
Dee'
24
Oliver WUcox
Eleonor Hammond
1«07
Dec'
30
Joel Webster
Martha Webster
1808
Sep"
20
David Porter
Mary Andrus
Nov'
28
Richard Skinner
Ruth Loomis or White
1809
Esq' Carver
Hav
15
Ariel Wadsworth
Susanna Skinner
1810
Feb.
19
Stephen Curtice
Mary Elliot
Alay
29
Dioclate Post
Pamela Birge
Sfpt'
20
j:iijah Fitch
Nabbe Carpinter
l«ll
April
10
Oliver Webster
Rachel Babcock
Oct'
31
Elijah Alvord
Clarissa White
mi2
March
12
Samuel Williams
Sally TMiite
April
U
Martin Alvord
Sophia Shepherd
[To be continued.]
86
WaterUnen Fidelity Men.
[Jan.
WATERTOWN FIDELITY MEN.
By Ruth Wood Hoao, A.B., Boston, Mass.
At a County Court held at Charlestown, Dec. 18, 1677.
A list of the names of about 80 of the inhabitants of Watertowne that
tooke the oath of fidelity before Capt. Mason in December, 77, was re-
turned to this Court and is on file. Middlesex County Court Records^ vol. 3,
p. 306.
This list had become misplaced and was found among the Court files for
April, marked on the outside June, 1777. The paper is fast crumbling
away and the ink is very much faded. Accompanying it was a partial
copy of the names, not following the order of the original, made by J.
Wingate Thornton in 1846. The following is as complete a copy of the
original paper as I have been able to make. Comparison of the two lists
will show that Mr. Thornton and I do not agree in the reading of four
names ; his Joseph Whiting, Thomas Bishop, David Clarck and John
Kendall being clearly Joseph Whitny, Thomas biscoo, David Church and
John Randall as I read them. Mr. Thornton's list contains one name
which mine does not, that of a second William Shattuck.
Willyiam Groddard.
John Waight
Joseph Mason.
Benjamin Pearc
Benjamin Willington.
Joseph Willington.
Josiah Tredaway.
Adsaham Hall.
John .
Edw .
Samuel
John bond.
John Randall.
Christopher Grant
William Rice.
Joseph .
Thomas .
Willyiam hull—
Willyiam Sandurson.
Epharaham hemes.
Joseph Undurwood.
Samuel hagar.
Willyiam hagar.
Richard bears.
John huse.
Shubel Stearns.
John Stearns.
Joshuah fuller.
Richard bloyse.
Zebed .
Joseph .
Joseph hoi .
Joseph Whitny.
John Sangur.
Thomas traine.
Joseph Woodward.
Willyiam Goddard, jnr.
Danill Benjamin.
Jabish bears.
Jerimy Mors.
Joseph hassell.
Nathanell fisk.
Thomas Sawing.
Enoch Tuttle.
David Church.
Ellis barron.
Nathanell Coolidg.
Willyiam — : .
1900.] Diary of Mows Paint. 87
MAth * Thomas Maooo.
Jonathaii taintur. Willjiam Shattodk.
Thomas Undm^wood. John heastings.
Simon Stone. Willyiam Willington.
John Chenary. John Willington.
Dannill Cannadj. OUifor Willington.
John Applin. Caleb Grant
NathaneU banham. Monnint Sawin.
Thomas Sannlng* Joseph taintur.
John Kimball. John Smith.
Halle. Joseph Smith.
Jcmathan bean. Richard Beech.
All those persons whose names are contained within this paper did take
the oath of fidelity in the month of December 1677 by me Hugh Mason
of Watertown.
/. Win4faU I%imUcn'$ UtL
John Smith. Manning Sawin (?)
Joseph Smith. Christopher Grant
mchard Beech. Joseph Whiting.
Ellis Baocon (?) or Barron? William Goddard (?)
Nathanell Coolidg. Joseph Mason (?)
Thomas Underwood. John Wright (?) or Waight
Simon Stone^ Josiah Tredaway (?)
William Shattock (?) Thomas Bishop (?)
John Willin^n. John Heastings (?)
Willington, Nathanell Fisk (?)
Caleb Cirant. David Clarck (?)
John Applin (?) John Chenary (?)
.John Kimball (?) Dannell Cannady (?)
WUliam Shattuck (?) John Kendall (?)
The above is a copy of the names on the paper so far as I can find them
legible, *iuch as are doubtful are? J. Wing ate Thornton.
July 20, 1846.
EXTRACTS FROM THE DIARY OF MOSES PAINE, OF
TRURO, MASS.
Commanicated by Josiah Paine, Esq., of Harwich, Mass.
Dea. Moses Paine, from whose diary the following extracts,
verhatim et literatim^ were made, was the son of Thomas Paine,
Esq., of Truro, and was bom Sept. 28, 1695. He married Miss
Margery Mayo at Yarmouth, Mass., April 14, 1720.^^116 died
88 Diary of Moses Paine. [Jan.
Oct. 4, 1764. He was a man of note in Truro in his day. Dur-
ing the earlier years of his life he kept a diary, which is now in
the hands of a descendant in somewhat mutilated condition with
twenty-seven of its first pages gone. The greater part of that
portion remaining appears to have been written while he was in the
employ of his uncle John at Eastham in 17 16, when he was but
twenty years of age.
May 27. 1716. Being Lords Day I went to meeting att Tniro, and Mr.
Avery text in ye forenoon was Psalms ye 0(5: ye 18 verse, and ye after-
noon it was in Genesis 50 chap : at ye 5 verse. This day I was recieved
into full communion with ye church. O my lord, my god, help me, poor
unworthy creature, to keep covenant with my go<l. there was also Isaac
Cole iSb Robert Freeman taken into ye church, and also Joseph Smallcy.
be pleased O lord to help us, and preserve us by thy mighty power through
faith unto salvation.
May ye 30, 1716. this day my uncle John Paine's wife Died and that
very suddenly.
July ye 2. 1716. this morning Joshua Doanes wife died.
Aug. 6, 174G. this day at night was a great storm of wind and rain
which di<l much damniiie Indian corn.
Aug. 10, 1716. this day there was a great scool of blackfish Drove on
shore at mr. «John Mulford's cleft.
Sept. 10, 1716. this day mr. Hulbard* came to my uncle John Paine's
to keej) scool.
October ye 14, 1716- being lords day, and an excessive wind so yt
there was no meeting in Eastham.
November ye 21). 171 G. this day Capt. Joshua Doane, Thomas Pitty,
George Mckerie, William Ghustan, Joseph Sweat and Sam Charles were
Drowned in gouig from Eastern harbor to Billingsgate
December ye G. 1716. this day was a public thanksgiving throughout
this province.
January the 8, 1717/18 This morning Deacon llezekiah Purrington
departed this life; the lord sanctatie such an awful dispensation of provi-
dence unto us all.
January the 13teenth 171 J This evening the church by vote choose
lieut Constant Freeman and John Snow to be deacons in the church of
Christ of Truro. The k)rd prepare them suitably therefor.
F'ebruary ye 11, 17 1|. this day my brother .Jonathan Paine wife
dyed. O lord sanctifie thy holy hand to all concerned herein.
My mother, hannah paine, Dyed at Truro July 24, 1718.
My father, Thomas paine. Dyed June 2.'i, 1721, at Truro.
My sister, Abigail \Vhite,t dyed July 23, 1721, at Attlel)erry.
My brother, Thomas Paine, dyed, April li), 174.").
My sister, Phelx; Knowles, dyed June 23, 1748.
Margery Paine, my beloved wife, died July 10th, in the year 1749,
about the lifty third year of her age.
♦ This Mr. Hulburd appears to have been a preacher. According to several entries
in the diary, made subsequently, he appears to have preached from Rev. Mr. Treat's
pulpit.
t Abigail White was the wife of Ebenozer White.
1900.] John Gallop of Taunton, Mast. 89
JOHN GALLOP OF TAUNTON, MASS.
By Almon D. H0DOB8, Jr.
The Taunton Proprietors' Records contain the following entry :
^The names of the children of Richard Burt : Abil, borne 5 Dec.
1657. Ester Gollup^ dr. of John Gollupy borne 21 July, 1653.
Aiary Burt, dr. of Richard, borne about 15 ilay, 1661. Richard, son,
borne about 21 June, 1663. Joseph, borne about 15 May, 1666.
Ebenczer, borne about 15 May, 1669. John, borne about 21 Aug.
1671. Ephraim, borne 27 Feb. 1674. Abagail, borne 28 Jan.
1676.'' [Gkn. Reg., xvii : 232].
Savage says that the above John Gollup was Capt. John Gallop
of Connecticut, son of John and Christabel Gallop of Boston, and
this statement has been accepted and repeated by the compiler of the
Gallup Family (published in 1893) and by all the genealogists of
Bristol County, as well as by the present writer in his edition of the
Hodges Family of New England.
But the statement is clearly incorrect. No document has as yet
been discovered which in any way connects Ester Gallop of Taun-
ton (who married Henry* Hodges) with the Gallops of Boston or
of Connecticut. In the division of the estate of Capt. John Gal-
lop of Connecticut five daughters are mentioned, and these five are
named in the agreement of the heirs, and Ester's name nowhere
appears. \_CfH(lkijif<'s Hint, of 2^tw London^ 291. (Utllap
Fmnihiy 261,] And finally Miss Caulkins in her Iliytory of New
Lun<k)ii, pp. ^%^ 74, 79 and 9H, shows that Ca[)t. John (iallop
«pplir<l for, and was granted, a lot in New London between Oct.
19, 1 ().')() and Feb. 2*'), 1650-1, and was an actual inhabitant of that
town on the speeitic dates of July, KJol, Nov. \>^^ 1651, Feb. 9,
1652-^^ and Feb. 6, 1653-4; while from the records immediately
following, it is certain that another John Gallop was an inhabitant
of Taunton during these same years.
i. 104U-1, March 2. PreRcntment by the Crrand ln(|uest. " We pre-
•ent tin* son of Widow Hohle for swearing. Witness, William
Evans. John Golope." [^Printed Phjm, Col, Rec.^ ii : 12.] Widow lloble
a*N*ui^ to iiave l>efn widow of Robert HoIh*1, one of tlu» ori<:inal purchasers
of Taunton. William Evans's name occurs in the second list of Taunton
pun-liasers. Hence apparently .John (lolope was of Taunton.
ii. ir>4.'^, Aui^ust. John (iallop's name is in the military \\>i of Taun-
ton. [Printed Plym, CoL Rer., viii : V^>).']
iii. irMl-2, FVb. 18. "It was ordere<l and granted that .John (iallop
•hall U' accounted as an ancient hdiabitent [of Taunton] in all rights of
divi.-ion^ an<J as far as the same land is uudividi«<l will admit in said border,
and ihat lie shall have the same as a Whome lot in that plot of land where
Thomas Eincoln junior hath six acres granted and to be next unto Thomas
Linodn in onler." [^Paper in the City IJall^ 2auntofi, copied by .James E.
•Server, Esq., of Taimtou.]
90
John Gallop of Tatmion^ Mass.
iv, 1651^, June 5. John Gallop was a highway surveyor at Taunton.
[Prtnled Pitjm, Col i?w,, ii : 1 68,]
V. 1 Wy\-t^ March 1 tJ, John JoUop witnessed the will'of Henry Andrews
of Taunton. [Plpiu CoL Wilis, i : 1 : 1 1 6.]
vi. 16.1:3, July 21. Es*ter Gollup. dau. of John Gollup, liorn at Taun-
ton, [lauitfo/i Prop, Hec. In Gkn- Keo,, xvii : 282,1
viL IfJ'jfi, Der. 18. ^-^ It m liranted to Clement Maxfield of Taunton a
percel of laud for thf^ house of his diviBion, lyintj hetween the Iamb of
Nicholas Whit43 and the greatje lotH which was formerly granted to John
Gallop and the said Clement.*' [Taunton Recards^ copied by James E.
Seaver.]
viii. Date uncertain. *' The names of those that are found upon town
[ ] th** lirat and ancient purchasers, [The twelfth name is] Jolxn
Gollap.*' [Copied by lisiiac W. Wilcox of Taunton from a amall book
fastened in voL v. of the Ihuntoii Prop. 7?fr.]
ix, iGf>*J, Jan, 10. **The grants of laud made to ye right originally
John Gallops, now [17'31>] owntnl by William and Ilenry Hodges [hia
grandsons] are here entered in order to rekkon Jan» 10, li}iV,h Granted
to Esther Gallop, nix acrea of plain," etc- \^Taunton Prop* /?et\, y\ 100,
under date of 3Iay 1, 17-111.]
X. U)72, Nov. 2ti. E:ister G oil op (then ll> years & 4 months old)
name<t in the list of Taunton South Purchase Proprietors. [ Tannton Prop*
Jlec,^ iv : 232,] Also in the tjypplementary declaratory deed, date*l March
18, HiH:>-4.
xi. 107.3, May 14. The rej>ort of the Committee of this date, giving
the list of persons entitled to be proprietors of Taunton, states that John
Gol lop's right;? were then held by Henry Ho<iges.
The above eleven items constitute all that I have been able to
find concerning John (lullop of Taunton, after a long search among
the records of Taunton, Dorchester, Boston, Briistol County, Suf-
folk County and else where. They show clearly that he was not
Capt* Gallop of Connecticut, but beyond this all is conjecture.
Many of the fi r^^t eettlers of Tan ii ion eatne from Dorchester, and
so perba[r« John Grdh>p of Taunlon was a near relative of Hum-
phrey CTallop of Dorchester, Concerning this Humphrey, almost
nothing ia known. James Blake, in his " Annals of Dorchester/'
says that the first inhabitants settled in that place in June, 1630,
and tiiat Mr. Gallope was a person of note ajuonf^ them. I have
found only two records, both at Dorchester, which refer to liim.
"On April I^, UiH3, Mr. Gallope, having 1 cow, is retjuircd to set
up 20 feet of fencing in the Marsh from the land of Kiehard Phelps
to the Creek. \_Boj<ton Jtec, Com. Up port ^ iv: 1]. ''Joseph tFie
son of Humphrey (iallop &. Anne his wife, was Born anno 1G33/*
[JJoston J(ee, Com. Jiepo/t^ xxi : 2.]
It is pro liable that John Gallop died not long after the birth of
his daughter Ester, and that his widow married Richard* Burt
( Richard^) of Taunton, in which case her name must have been
Charity, as Richurd Burt had a wife Charity wdio was mother of
his children, with the {mssible exception of Abel, [JJrhtoi Co,
1900.]
Ahfitracts of EnglUh Wills,
01
Probate and -Deerf^], This euppoeition rests primarily on the
record above quoted of tlie " name^ of" the children of Kk-hiird Burt,"
According' to the usage of that time, Ester Gallop would have been
called ft child of Richard Burt if eihe was liis gtep-daughter. Furtherj
Ester Gallop, who married Henry' Hodges (William' ) of Taun-
lOD, had children Charity, Joseph, Ephraim aud Abigail — Qanies
fimnd in the Burt family hut not in the family of John' Hodges,
only brotlier of Henry. And at the division of land in Taunton on
Dec, 28> 1659, Richard Burt had four heads in his fiimily. These
four heatls must have been : Richard, his son Abel, and either a
wife and child who died sooUj or ebe wife Charity and step-daugh-
ter Ester Gallop. Finally, items ix and x above indicate strongly
that Eater Gallop's father was dead at those dates, otherwise, in all
probability, Eater would not have received land grants when she
wiii» so young.
Charity Burt survived her husband Richard and was buried in the
Neck of Land graveyard in Taunton. Her gravestone is inscribed
that she died June 3, 1711, aged 76. According to this, she waa
bom in 1634 or 1635.
Richard Burt had an uncle, James Burt, whose wife was named
Anne. Mr. I. W. Wilcox suggests that Anne may have been the
widow of Humphrey Gallop of Dorchester.
Franklin Pratt Esq., of Taunton, who has studied the Burt family,
thinks that Charity, wife of Richard Burt, was daughter of George
Hali of Taunton. George Hall, in his will dated Oct. 16, 1669,
Oftmed a ''daughter Charity." This was an unusual name at Taunton,
Moreover John Hall, son of George, was one of the two men who
ffwore to the signatui-e of Richard Burt when his will was proved.
I^WTTH]
WrraiNGTON'S ABSTEACTS OF ENGLISH WILLS.
hf LoTHBOF WiTBiFOTox, Esq*, 30 Little Ruflsell Streeti W. C. London.
[Continiied from voL Bl, p. 298; vol. 52, p, 69; and vol. 63, p. 434*]
OLirrK Master of the Tower of London, yeoman waiter* Will 22
July, l€3I ; proved 9 July, 1632. To wife Grace Master for life three
bodiies wherein Mr. Cooper, Mr. ^lerriell and Robert Home dwell, all in
Bwtreff, Snrrcy, payiog to my daughter Margerctt Adams £4 a ye4ir, then
to miii dmtigbter Margerett AilaniB for life, then two hoii!^B wherein Mr,
Cdopfir oiid Mr, Merriell dwell lo my cozen Elkaheth Asku« and house
wbt^^n Robert Home dwells to Anne 01 lard eldest daughter of said EHza-
A^ui^. To wife Grace for life cottage in Deptfonl als Westgre^nwich
bt of William Jatrgard, then to Elizabeth Ollard second daughter of
eCh Af»kew. Whereas 1 have estated dau;,4iter Margeret Adama in
eoCtegt where she dwells for her life, ber husbaad Richard AdamB surviving
her to have it fur hit Ufe, then to Anne Owlard eldeet daughter of a aid
eoxcn Elicabeli) A&kew, To daughter Margaret Adame six paire of sheets,
VOL. uv. 7
92
Abstracts of English Wills,
[Jan.
one fetitberbedd and a boakter, two feather pillowes, fower pillowbeew^
two blaukets, one covering, two pewter disliea, two pewter porringers, two
pewter sawcerf, one jHjwtcr drinking pott, two braise ciiudles ticks, one
spitt, one truncke, one chest and all wearinge iijiparell exc< pt my coate
w*^ t!ie kings Cognizance* Also all my silver bnttoiis for two doublette
which be in number three score and run to eaie tliirty threo round silver
hnttoTis but not all of a bigoes and tbirlie sixe flatt silver bottons bat not all
of a bignes. And also my gold seiilc Kinge and a Jemo of fower double
being of small gold wyi"^. Also one silver and giiilt cupp, one while silver
beaker one white silver bell sake double w"' the cover one silver canu or
Tankerd guilt one broad silver cupp parcell guilt sLxe silver spoooe* w*^
Lyon knohbfl guiiL Also £100. Have more than satisfied legacy of £20
leit me for daughter Margerelt by my mother Magdalen M:i^t<^r in her will,
etc., etc* To eight of my fellows to carry me to burial 12d, each. Resi-
due except wainscott etc, which is to remain an standards in two houses of
Redriffe to wife Grace, executrix. Witnesses : Christopher Nailor gen,
Richard Smith, Ralph Walkdem. Memo that the three lines interlygned
about the silver buttons etc, was written by my own hand etc, Oliffe
Master, Audley, 83.
[Mr. Waters has given tlie will of OlSffb Master's mother (Registkr, vol. 60,
pa^e 514), he being a son of Edward Master of Kotkerliithe, and a grreat uncle
of Lleiitenaut-Govenior Willoiix''^>y'2* wife, Susanna Locke. In the subsidy roll
of 1*12^ the Tower roll 1;* of course headed by the then Lleuti.MitLiit, Sir Alleo
Apsley, whUe Master bhuself lieails the list of the Yeomftn of the Guard. It U
a tradition that two of Im brothers were the ori^inal^ of Otway's tra^^edy of
* The Orphan." It U a curious coincidence that Otway ended hU sad life on
Tower Hill — but by the sharp axe of poverty » not that of the headsmau.— L. W.
Another of the name* John Masters, came to New Eae:land with the Salton-
stall family, and in the British Museum may be seen an interestlngf letter from
him to Lady Barrlngton, dated from Watertown^ H Jlarch, \€f3Q, — VValteb
K. Watkins^ Maiden, Mass.}
JotiN Teaskk, Yeavill, Co. Somersett, Baker. Will 13 March, 1630/31 :
proved 12 Jtme, 102. To church of Yeavill Gs. 8d. To poore ditto. To
ftonne Anthony Traske house in street calletl Pitane in Bnrrough of
Yeavill, remaiader to my daut^hter Marie. To sonne Anthony Traske
house in BackBtreetej Yeaviil, for sixty years afler death of wife Cicely,
paying rent to Right Lord* To grand child Beergheba daughter of William
Barnard £5. liesidue to wife Cicely, executrix. Overseersi: Anihrose
Lueke and Joha Newman. Witnesses : Amhrose Lucke^ John Newman,
John WithelL Audley, 05.
Marke Lowthropp of North Cove, Yorke, yeoman. Will dated 3 Jan*y^
I 6o9/(j0 ; proved 17 April 1 filiCl To he huried in the churcii yard of
North Cove» To brother Barlholotnew Lowthropp 1 browne mare & 1
grey mare, 1 young grey mare, 1 peyre black e oxeu, 1 redii cowe, 1 black
cowe, Branded steer, 2 atot calves, 2 black whyes 2 years oid» 1 Black whye
3 years old, 10 hog^i*, 1 iron boand wayne, 1 pay re iron carte wheeles, and
all wain gear and plough gear. To William Lowthropp a grey mare, black
colt, goblocke speiige whye, 10 ewes, hcdd, and hniss kettle. To ^largaret
Baleman 1 gre}' mare and foal^ a bay tilley, 1 blacke foale, 2 kine, 1 black
whyet 3 bhick calves, I black atakeing ealfe, 10 weathers, 20 ewes, 10 hoggs,
bedd, table sheets, <fcc *S:e. To ray sister Lace silver spoon. To Jime Low-
throppe 1 ewe. To William Lowthropp 1 chest, 1 counter, and a ewe lamb.
Kt^t to brother Bartholomew Lowthropp, executor* Witnesses: Thomas
IIunt8man, James Smith. Kabbs, 54.
1900.] Abstracts of English Wills. 93
Richard Lowthropp of North Cove, Yorke, Batcheller. Will dated 3
Jalj, 1659; admon 19 April, 1660, to uncle Bartholomew Lothropp, execu-
tor, Marke Lowthropp having also departed this life. To uncle Marke
Lowthropp messuage and buildiings &c in North Cove for life, then to mj
sister Mary Lowthropp for life. To sister Mary Lowthropp 20s. For-
gives two uncles Lawrence Lowthropp and Bartholomew Lowthropp all
portions from legacies of my father and mother Richard and Dorothy de-
ceased. To uncle Martin Lowthroppe two of my best mares. To uncle
Laurence Lowthropp 1 paceing grey tillie. To my uncle Bartholomew 1
bay fillie. To William Lowthropp 1 ewe. To Mary Lowthropp my aunt
1 ewe. To Samuell Lowthropp & his daughters 1 ewe and 1 lambe. To
the three children of uncle Laurence Lowthropp 1 ewe apiece. To Mar-
garet Bateman 1 ewe. To aunt Johnson 1 lamb. Residue to uncle Marke
Lowthropp, Executor : Witnesses : Marke Richman, James Dunn.
Nabbs, 54.
[These two wills of an uncle and a consin of Rev. John Lothrop are just
briefly referred to in the ** Lo-Lathrop Genealogy." Taken with otiier Lo-
throp' wills which I hope to give, they may help to the discovery of the rela-
tionship between our Mark Lothrop and Captain Thomas Lothrop and Kev.
John, which relationship has so long been a genealogical enigma. — L. W.]
Roger Woollcott, Wells, County Somersett, diocese of Bath and Wells.
Will 10 Julie, 1592; proved 17 May, 1615, To the cathedral church of
Wells 4d. To daughter Marie £20. To overseer and daughter Marie
£20 for providing estate for Marie. To wife's godson John Jenkins 5s. at
21. To daughter Marie panns, platters etc. To god children 12d. each.
To godson Christopher Woollcott one ewe shepe. To wife Alice and
daughter Elizabeth tenements and livinge where I dwell, to remain to
daughter Elizabeth after death of wife. If Elizabeth die, to Marie. To
daughters Elizabeth and Marie all my tymber stiifiFe after death of wife.
Residue to wife Alice, executrix. Overseers Robert Sellicke of Tolland
John White of Elworthie and flohn Stanfort of Tolland. Witnesses Rich-
ard Wrentmore, John Stanfort and others. Inventory £l71-7s-8d.
Consistory of Bath and Wells, tile for 10 15, No. 155.
[My distinguished townsman, Mr. Somerby, made a harvest of the Wolcott
wills at Wells and Taunton. The Wolcotts were so important a factor in the
settlement of Connecticut that all of their English connections in Soniersetsliire
are interesting and likely to lead to discovery of conLcmporary settlers. I sup-
pose the above bearer of a name since so distinguished was an uucle of Henry
Wolcott, the Tolland pioneer, and that this will was one of those gathered at
much trouble and with his usual care by Mr. Somerby, but not given in the
Wolcott genealogy.— L. W.]
Arthcre Withington, Ashburne, Countie of Derbie, shoemaker.
Will proved 23 May, 1G31. To Nicholas Spalton the elder 2s. To Anne
Bate, Thomas Spalton, and John Spalton (daughter and sonnes of the said
Nicholas) 12d. each. To Elizabeth Townson 10s. To Nicholas Spalton
the younger and Margaret Spalton (daughter and sonne of the said Nicho-
las the elder) 38-4d. each. To my two brothers John Withinglon and
Theophilus Withington 5s. each. To go<l children 12d. each. To every
one who hath been or is my apprentice 12d. each. To Danyell Beeehrafte
the younger 408. To Christopher Watson, Richanl Walton, Georg Titt4^.n-
ton, and John AUsopp 12d. apiece in token of my love, hopeing they will
Carrie me to the church. To my neighbor Raffe Frost the elder 12d. To
laabell Bentley my servant 58. Rest to loving wiffe Isabell, executrix.
94
Abstracts of E7igU9h WiUs.
[Jan ,
Witnesses : William Chadwi(!ke, Sydney Gore, John Ballocke. Inventory
£151-t2s-7d. (in chiding debts from John Flopkett the elder, John Allsopp,.
and Phillipp Jackson, gents) by Edward Bnxton* John Allsopp, George
Ridg, Richar*! Walton, and Gef^rf^t^ Tittendoti 11 April, 1631.
ConHistory of Lichfield and Covt^utry. File for 1631.
[Tbi!* fs one of seTcral Within^ton wills at Lichfldd. I i4end it becaase of
tlic conjunction of Witbington and Bate. Anotber Anne Bate was dau,s:!iter of
our Henry Withiiigton of t)orcliest«r, and motlier of the dJstbi^miitbed Bat^s
family of Ma^.^aebnsetts. Althoujiili it is not sucli a great distance from the home
of tine Witliingtons in I^ncai^hire to Derby, it stjems a very far way from t!ie
home of ibe Bates in Kent. JJeverthelesh our emigrant families bad often some
remarkable skips abont in old England before taking tbe fjreflt plunge for New
England. I take Spalton to be vnlgnr eorruplLon of Spalding. — L. W.]
Mary iNfjERSON {$ic]. Great Sl MarieA, County Cambridge, widdow,
Kunenpative will 25 Februarv 1 643/4 j proved 28 February, 1643/4 by
go!i John Ingersole. All to son John, and iiotbujg more to daughter ilarie
than what already bestowed at marriage saving 1 brasse kettle. Witness :
William Boorton,
Archdeaconry of Ely, Liber D (1631MGP>I), folio 47.
[logersoll wills are *' as scarce as hen's tee(;h," Any of this perioil seem
worth printing. Richard Ingers^oll of Salem la said to have come from Bedford-
shire. I donbt it very mnch. There is, I bdieve, not a single Ingeri^oll will lu
the Archdeaconry of Bedfortl, from H03 to 16(50, as I have been most laboriously
through that period. Ingcraolls were, however, in Oliver CromwelFis little ad-
joining shire of Huntingdon. — L. W,]
Scholastic A Swanne, Hinxston, County Cambridge, widdowe- WIU^
24 June, 16 '13 ; proved 12 Au<jnht, 1634. To Thomas Cooper of Him ton
aforeeaid cntler and to Ijif b(*irs 3 acres in Hinxton butted and bounded in
a certain deed made by John Stnbbinge the elder and John Stnbbinije the
younger to Arthur Blnnkes my fyrs^i hnsbnnd :md me the said Scbolaatica
bearinge date 17 June 18 yeare of our late Sovereign Ladie Queen Kliza-
beth deceased. To EHzabetb daughter of said Thomas Cooper £^, also a
cubboard, 2 cb^ors, and 1 pair of my best sheetes. To Marie daughter of
said Thomas Cooper 1 milch cowe, 1 pair of sbeetce. To Miriam daughter
of gaid Thomas C ooper 1 pair of Bheetes, Ditto to Thomas 6on of said
Thomas Cooper and to Christ opber son of Thomas Cooper. Rest of lioen
and pewter to said Kliisabetb, jMjxrie, Miriam, Thomas and Christopher-
Residue to Thomas Cooper of Hinxton aforesaid cutler, executor. Wit-
nesses : Robert Fowle, Thomas Cole*
Consistory of Ely, Liber Dunham (16^9-1636), folio 425.
[The remarkable stretch of this woman's life would alone make her will in-
teresting, but I think there Is some New England coonection — L. W.]
Mil ] s Dui>LKY, Dorkinge, Surrey, yeoman. Will 1 May 31) Elizabeih ;
proved 7 June 1597. To be buried in Dorkinge church yard. To sonne
Williijm tenements called ** Wadburst'' with croft and closes called** Long-
ham/* ** Estfeild/* and ** Fnrkmge " in Lordshipp of Milton, p»arish of
Dorkinge; also to eon William **Paggutts" (4 acres) **Stroode5'' (IJ
acres) and two acres ** Chadhursts/' all in ditto ditto in occupation of
brother Hiomas Dudley by lease for life, the rent of 3s. 4d, bcnng reserved
to son Jasper. To wife Julian little table, etc., etc. To daughter Agnes
platter etc. etc To daughter Alice platter etc. To son Miles £4* To
son Richanl £4| etc. Rest to sodb William, Thomas and Jasper, execu-
1900.] Abstracts of English Wills. 95
tore. Overeeers : William Heather, Edward Nettlef ord. Witnesses : Wil-
liam Heather, Edward Nettleford, Richard Daye, Thomas Dudley, William
Hooker.
Archdeaconry of Surrey, Register Herringman (1595-1608), folio 132.
[I think this must be the family of Governor Thomas Dudley.— L. W.
On page 404 of my History of the Dudleys is an abstract of the will of
David Dudley of Dorking, Surrey, Eng., copied for me by H. S. Grazebrook,
Esq. This David Dudley had children : Thomas, Jaue, William, Daniel, David
and Edward. Dorking is near Ockley and Guilford, in Surrey. This is surely
the family of William Dudley who settled at Guilford in Connecticut. See page
96 of my History of the Dudleys.
On page 416 of my History is a note stating that '* A William Dudley went
to America in 1637, who was married to Jane Lutman. William is supposed to
have had brothers Edward, Daniel and David." A. H. Butcher is the author of
this in Notes and Queries, Sd series, vol. z. p. 147.
** Miles** was a common name in the Connecticut family of Dudleys. So was
David. Authors must read my account of these Dudleys.
I think Thomas Dudley of London, Eng., who died 1549, being a citizen and
draper of the Drapers* Guild, was the great-grandfather of Gov. Thomas Dud-
ley. Mr. Wlthington can see if that Thomas Dudley was not the son of Sir
Edward Dudley and Cecilia Willoughby, who spent most of their lives at their
home in Tothill St., Westminster.
See my Supplement to the History of the Dudleys, page 8.
Dean Dudley {of Montrose, Mass,),']
John Disborocgh, Mildenhall, County Suffolk, husbandman. Will 27
June, 1569 ; proved 25 July, 1569. To be buried iu Mildenhall church-
yard. To poore of towne of Mildenhall 12d. To reparation of church
of Mildenhall 12d. To wife Jane her goods brought into house at mar-
riage. To wife's son William Marsham f ether bed, etc., etc., etc. at 21.
To wife's daughters Elizabeth and Jane bedding etc If said William my
Sonne [<t'c] die, goods to his brothers Thomas Marsham and Henry Marsham
and sisters Elizabeth and Joan Marsham, sons and daughters of Jane my
wife. Wife Jane to occupy copyhold from Our Lady the Queen till her
son William is 21, then to William. Have made surrender to Henry Mar-
sham and Thomas Eagle copj)ieholders of said manner till William is 21
etc. Residue to wife Jone executrix. Friend Henry Marsham, supervisor.
Witnesses : Henry Marsham, Thomas Eagle, Christopher Dallison.
Archdeaconry of Sudbury, Register " Peade " (1568-69), folio 107.
Jeffry DiSBOROWE, Wliaddou, County Cambridge, yeomaiu Will 16
March, 1622/3; proved 10 May, 1623. To son Bruno Di8borowe[torn]
per annum for education at the school and university during life of his
mother. To Bruno, James, Willyam and John 100 marks each. To two
daughters Agnes and Rose £50 each. [If wife Rose die before son Bruno
is 21 and lands go to heir, I grant to these four, my two brothers James
and John, and brothers-in-law Thomas Pentlow and ,Iohn Bonner, to use of
three sons, James, Willyam, and John, etc., etc. To poore of Whaddon —
all erased,'] Residue to wife Rose, executrix. Witnesses : Clement Sent-
loe, Thomas Sentlow.
Archdeaconry of Ely, Liber 7 (1611-1623), folio 317.
James Disbuowe of Eltesley the elder. Will 14 January, 1614/5;
provc*<i 25 Oct., 1638. To be buried in Eltesley churchyard. To wife
Elizal>eth tenements in Eltesley bought of Jeffrey Disbrowe with copy
lands ; also copy lands in Great Gransden, co. Huntingdon, till my now
eldest son James Disbrowe is 21 ; remainder to 2d son John Disbrowe, and
Abstracts of English Wills,
[Jan.
3d son William D. To eldest boh James at 21 5 Bhillings and £50. each to
John and Williitm, etc., etc. Residtie to wife Elizabeth, exenutrix* Witr
nesBCB : Jeffry Disbrowe, Philip Marsliall, William Woodvvanl,
Archdeaconry of Elj, Liher 8 (162:J-lt];3tl), folio 380.
William DKSBOROUun, town ami county of Canihridge, baker. WOl
24 Sept., HH8 ; proved t Nov., 1 048. To cozen John Biusset soq of RobL
Basset of Impinorton 5s. To Robert Basset son of ditto 5b. To Elixahelh
Manne dau^hUT of Edward Mamie of Heston I Ob. to be paid to Edward
Manne for the child's ns^e. To my sister Sarah Man wife of Edward
Manne 1b. Rest to wife Ciemence* executrix. Witnesses : Thomas Evans,
Martin Dickenson, Thomas Turner, etc.
Afchdeacoiiry of Ely, Liber 9 (1639-1661), folio 107.
[These l>esboroa^h wills form interesting addenda to those given by Mr*
Watern ten or a dozen years ago. — L. W.
The futlowln;^ items taken from the B1sho|ys TraDScrJpta of the parish of
Over, Cambrli1p:c, might be ptibtislied at tliia time i
lfi33 Jan. 20 Mr. Jami'S Dinbro^v buried.
1643 Apr. 4. Isack Disbrow and Busao Gunton married
1B51 AujE 2, Nath'l Disbrow BL>nior hiirkHL
lfir*3 July 28. CleinLMice Disbrow. widow burled.
IfiCO Sept 2. Isack DLsbrow and Alice Bodijer maiTied
The reg^isters and t rati scripts of the paris^hes of Burroiiirli Green, Eltlsley ftnd
Harlton contain iriaoy items of tlie Dishrow family. For the Dlsbrowe will,
published by Mr. Wattrrs, see Registexi, Vols, 41 and 45.
Waltf.u K. WATKma {of Maldm).}
John Ball, St, Mttry Bowe, London* citizen and cloth worker, London.
Will 28 Fehrnury, K>37/8; proved 1> April, 1638, To brother Samnell
Ball £30, and to my mother-in-law £10, and to her sonnes Leonard C\)oke
ami Thomas Cooke 40b. euch. To my eonsin Miiry Russell £3. To
her brother Allen Ball, son of my uncle Allen Ball, £3, To two other
dangljters of uncle Allen Ball £3 each. To couzin John Ball, son of my
uncle \\\\^\\ Ball, £5. To cozen Williiim Ball, my co-jiartner, for rin«f, 20s.
To wife of my other couzin William Ball (who is now beyond seas) 208.
to be paid to ber own hands and ber acquittance without her huebaud shall
be my exccutor\s discharge. To chihlren of cousin Kotjer Ball 20s. each.
To my man Kicliard 40s. To Giles my partners man 40s. To friend Mr.
Trench 30s. for ring. To cousin New man Hookes' £5. and furgive Debts,
To Mr. Leach our minister 30s. for funeral sermon. To poore of St. Mary
Bo we £4. To friends Henry C olbron and Richard Price 40s, each. To
my two brothers Andrew Ball and Saiiuiell Ball all my wearing apparell.
Ker^t in three parts, one ptart to brother Andrew Ball, second [nirt to brother
Samuell Ball, and third part to friend Mr. rfoseph Skinner merchiint,
executor. Overseers: I^Ir. Henry Col bron and Richard Price. Witnesses:
Jamea Russell, Richard Preice, Richard Ball. Alicie Ball Lee, 50.
John Ball^ Wellingborow, County Northampton, yeoman. Will, last
day of November, 1644; proved 2»j January, lt>48, hy rehct, Mesijuages
where 1 now dwell and West End Close in Wellingborow, and all other my
lands in AV'ellingborow, and in t threat in will of deceased son William Ball,
to grandchild Elizabeth Ball the sole daughter and heire of my deceased
son William when 21 ; in default to Daughter Mary Stjuire widow for life,
and remainder to grandchild Kdrnond Stjuire her sou. Wife Avis to enjoy
the game for life. To dangbter-in-law Elizabeth, late wife of William Ball
decease*!, now wife of John Doggett. To grandchild Ann Squire. Bond of
1900.] Abstracts of Fnglish Wills. 97
S' William fleetwood Kt. and William Barton to said Daughter Mary
Squire. Bond of Thomas Barton, John Baxter, & John Hopson to mee.
To grandchildren Susan and Dorothie daughters of the deceased son Phillip
Ball. To 4 daughters of my daughter Mary Squire, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary
andiDorothie. Will of late deceased kinsman Richard Blason, gent. Re-
siduary legatee and executrix, wife Avis. Witnesses : Richaixl Paule clerke,
John Doggett, George Wright, John Freeman Scr Fairfax, 17.
Edward Ball, Swaise, County Cambridge. Will 21 April, 1620 ; proved
3 May, 1630. To Alice Robinson wife of Robert Robinson. To son
Clement Ball. To daughter Susan Ball. To son John Ball. Son William
Ball, executor. Scroope, 41.
Elizabeth Ball late of parish of Allhallowes, Towne of Northamp-
ton, widow, deceased. Nuncupative will 25 July, 1 649 ; proved 30 July,
1649. To my two daughters Martha Adams and Catherine Spencer all
mv goods equally between them. Witnesses : Anne Mathewes, Maria Fitz
Randall. Fairfax, 111.
Henry Ball, D.D. and Archdeacon of Chichester in County Sussex.
Will 22 March, 1602 ; proved 31 May, 1603. All goods etc. to Marie my
wife and to be executrix. Witnesses : Adrian Stoughton, John Lewis,
John Power, Josias White, John White, Hughe Barker. Bolein, 31.
[The name of Ball is very coramon in various parts of England, and the num-
ber of Ball wills is almost endless. The above are interesting for various rea-
sons. The uncommon name of Allen Ball in the will of a pre-eminently Cockney
clothworkcr (right under Bow bells) indicates some connection with Allen Ball
of New Haven. The Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire wills have some
possible connection with the Virginia Balls. I give the will of Dr. Henry be-
Cftose a daughter of John Rogers the martyr married a Dr. Henry Ball, but
sUted to be an M.D., not a D.D.— L. W.]
Joane Snelling, Chattlewood, Devon, spinstc^r. Nuncupative will 3
December, 1642; proved 1 May, 1651. All to sister-in-lawe Frances
Snelling. Witness : Elizabeth Boyes. Grey, 98.
[Dr. William Snelling came from Chaddlewood. — L. W.]
Samuell Suttox, Daventrie, North Hants apothecary. Will, 1 Octo-
ber. 1G37: proved 6 January, 1637/8. To brother William Sutton £8.
To brother John Sutton £8 ? To sister Mary Shackspeere 20s. To god-
son Samuell Shackspeere 20s. To other six children of brother Schack-
speert* S(H. To Alice Warwick 10s. To Mr. Tymothy Dod 10s. Residue
to bn)ther Henry Sutton, executor. Witnesses : Samuel Allen, Richard
Hewes. Inventory, £46 - 4s - Od.
Archdeaconry of Northampton, Register AE., 1st series, part 2, folio 83.
[Most any will from Daventry of this epoch is of peculiar Puritan interest,
beinjr the birthplace of Kcv. John Oxenbrid<;e and a centre of his immense and
all-important family connection. Moreover, I think those Shakespeares belong
to the family of a scrivener of the epoch, John Shakespeare, whose beautiful
penmanship is frequent in the Northampton wills. I think most of the cousins
of William Shakespeare will be found among the Puritans, and very likely In
New England. -L. W.]
Richard Eaton, clerk, will dated 11 July, 1616, proved U January, 1616-17
fRuGiSTEK ante, vol. 53, pa<re 432). Mr. Waters was correct. An abstract of
this will, by the late Col. Joseph L. Chester, was furnished by him to Prof. Frank-
lin B. Dexter of New Haven, Conn., and it was printed in the Rkgistkr for
Jauuar)', 1884, vol. 38, pp. 29-30 — Editor.
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The following is a copy of the Commission of Lieut. John Gillpatrick,
who served in that company.
r PLACE OF THE]
[ SEAL. J
Colony of the > The Major Part of the COUNCIL of the
AfassaehusettS'Bay. ) Afassachusetls-Bay, in New-England,
James Otis
W. Spoon ER
Caleb Cushing
G. WiNTHROP
Joseph Gerrish
Jei>** Foster
James Prescott
Eldad Taylor
John Whitcomb
I. Palmer
lIiCHAEL Farley
Hoses Gill
Cha* Chauncy
Jabez Fisher
B. Lincoln
To John GxUpainck Jun^ Gentleman^ Greeting.
you being appointed second Lieulenanl of the second
Company {whereof Samuel Water house is Captain)
of the third Regiment of Militia in the County of York
whereof TVistram Jordan Esq' is Colonel —
By Virtue of the Power vested in us, WE do by
these Presents, (reposing special Trust and Confi-
dence in your Loyalty, Courage, and good Conduct,)
Commission you accordingly. — You are therefore
carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a
second Lieut in leading, ordering, and exercising said
Company in Arms, both Inferior Officers and Sol-
diers ; and to keep them in good Order and Disci-
pline : — And they are hereby commanded to obey
you as their second Lieut and you are yourself, to ob-
serve and follow such Orders and Instructions as you
shall from Time to Time receive from the major part
of the Council or your superior Officers,
GIVEN under our IlandH and the Seal of the
said Colony, at Watertoxcn the Twenty ninth
Day of March in the Sixteenth Year of the
lieign of his Majesty King George tlie Third,
Anno Domini, 1776.
By the Command of the ^
Major Part of the Council j
PEREZ MORTON
D SecrJ
Copied from the original commission,
2 Sept., 1895.
York ss : April 23^»» 1776
You John Gillpatrick Jun' being appointed to the Oftice of
»Se<'ond Lieutenant as p"" the within Commission do Solemnly swear that
you will Honestly, faithfully & Impartially Execute all the Duties of the
Sai<l ()ffi«* according to the best of your Skill & Judgment
cj X t JosKi»n Storer 1 Field
Sworn before us Jonat Stonk \ OJkers.
100
OapL Joseph Pratfs Company*
[Jan.
NOTES ON THE GILLPATRICK FAMILY.
In 1720 a nainber of Scotch-Irlfth farolllcs from tlie north of Ireland came to
New England and egtablishcd themselves in the Suco river valley. Arnon^ them
were Thomas Gillpatrick and his wife Marpraret, with nine sons and two dancrh-
terSt who settled in that part of Wells, Maine» that now forms Kennehtink.
One anthority says he cnme from Coleralne, another from Donathkeedy, John,
son of Thomas, was fatiier of John Jr. He and his son and successive genera-
tions had their homes ou the Monsam river. John and John Jr., as the latter
was always desig^nated, were extensive and prosperous farmers, actively identl-
fled themselves with the business and religious life of their community and were
highly esteemed citizens.
That the people of Wells were hwsy people^ too enterprisinff to nesjlect their
own alTalrs, is shown by the fact that at a town meeting, 2I> Marcht 173G, John
and six others were successively chosen const able » but each refused the offlce
and paid his line — five pounds.
John Jr, was probably born about 172S, for the town records state that he
died 6 June, 1802. aged seventy-frnir. He and Elizabeth Clark were published
28 T>ec., 1754, and were married 27 Feb., 1755. They had eleven children. His
wife was the daughter of Eleazar and P^liKfibeth Clark, as shown by a r**ceipt
signed by both, of which tlie followinjj is a copy; *' Wells March y* 24'*> 1755
Received of our mother Eiizabeth Clark in part of our portion of the moveable
Estate of Eleazar Clarke Late nf Wells Decast twenty Six pound nineteen sMl-
liuff teen pence Lawful money Received by na."
When the ''Second Cousrreffational Society'* in Wells was incorimrated, II
June. 1730» the list of petitioners for the same included John and Jr»hn Jr,
When tlie padsh was organized, the former was made one of the committee for
calling parish meetings, and was on the list of twenty persons who subscribed
to the covenant at the service of consecratins: the church, 14 March, 1751. He
was taxed at this time £2 15s* 9cl. parish money.
In 1771 we find John Jr, and fourteen others petltloniufr the Parish Assessors
to call a meetiuff to conshler the question of buildinsr a new church on the
county road. After a second petition the parisih voted to build, and to dispose
of the pews according to the rank of each person in taxation, the first or highest
in the list having the tlrst choice. In 1773, in the distdlyntion of the pews, the
father and son were In the first rank, beinpr two and three on the list, John hav-
ing pew number nine, and John Jr. number three. In 1784 they raised one
hundred Ami eiAfhty bushels of corn and ihlrty bushels of potatoes. They had
larjsje dalrifs, keeplnjr elt^ht cows, Amoiisr the Hems of Well.** property in 1745
were live Imndred and twenty-nine cows, the number of polis at that time helng
two hundred and twenty -one, of which two hundred were over 21 years of aije»
It Is said that Wells furnished a lanie number of Revolutionary officers, nod
the Massachusetts archives give the following concerning the subject of this
sketch :
'%Iohn Gillpatrick Jr. appears among a List of Officers of the Massachusetts
Militia chosen by 2d Co. of Wells, March 20, 1776, as 2d Lieutenant in Captain
Samuel Watcrhouse's Co., 3d York Co, Hegt, Ordered to be commissioned in
Council, March 29. 177G.— Vol. 43 : 97,
John Gillpatrick, appears with rank of Lieutenant on Muster and Pay Roll of
Capt. Simeon Brown's Co,, Col. Nathaniel Wade's Regt, for service at Rho4e
Island. Enlisted, July 1, 1778. BiseharL^ed, Jan. 1, 1779. Service, 6 mos. %
days. Company raised in Essex and York Counties. Stationed at East Green-
wich.—Vol. i. p. 7i;"
The history of Kennebnnk says he was a captain in the militia.
Ninth April, 1778, the second parish, flisrreeably to the request of the General
Court of Massachusetts Bay, be|ian to collect stores as a present to the Conti-
nental army, and In the account of the number of shirts and pairs of stockings
givi^n, John Jr. is credited with one pair shoes.
He was tax collector in 1774, and among papers— still preserved — left by his
fourth child, who also bore the name of John and died in 18S5, a few days past
his 73<1 year, were three tax boc^ks kept by John Jr., the commission and muster
roll here repreaenteil, the receipt mentioned, and a letter addressed to Lieut,
John Gillpatrick of Wells, by Simeon Brown, dated 30 May, 1780, in which he
mftkes e3cplanation concerning the State and Continental '' weagca " of a certain
1900.] Manuscript Record of Joseph Bryant. 101
Neal and concludes as follows : ** the recept was a general recept >wt)tie for and
Signed by the Company individaally as they reed their State Pay. Neai.rec^^ his
money & Signed the recept at Providence a Coppy of which recept I inploee you
in this letter." ^ . \.
The men and women of this family to later generations possessed the sterling
characteristics of Ian Maclaren*s Drumtochty folk, for they had to a marked de-
gree honor, integrity, indastry, inflexibility of purpose, dignity and reserva^
EuzA M. Gill.
ArTHORiTiBS. — History of Kennebunk, Saco Valley Settlements and Families, Town."
records and family traditions that accord with the aboye printed matter.
MANUSCRIPT RECORD OF JOSEPH BRYANT
Ik the Possession op Mr. William Bryant, of Stoneham, Mass.
Communicated by Rby. Cha&lbs £. Bbals, Stoneham.
Joseph Bryant Son of Lieu' Joseph Bryant and Sarah Bryant Born
March 8"" 1730
Abigail Osgood Daughter of Rev^ James Osgood and Sarah Osgood Born
March 11"» 1737
Joseph Bryant & Abigail Osgood married the 3^ of October 1752.
Sarah Bryant Daughter of Joseph Bryant & Abigail Bryant Born August
23<»1753
Abifirail Bryant Daughter of Joseph Bryant & Abigail Bryant Bom May
24"» 1756
Louis Brvant Daughter of Joseph Bryant & Abigail Bryant Born Janu-
ary 25"^ 1758
.Joseph Bryant Son of Joseph Bryant and Abigail Bryant Born October
12th 17o9
Sarah Bryant married to David Ilay of Stoneham July 8*** 1773
Louis Bryant married to Joshua Burnham of Lynn March 11"^ 1779
Abi^il Bryant married to James Oliver of Boston January 15'^ 1780
Joseph Bryant married to P^lisebeth Stimpson of Reading March the 1 1''*
17H4
Jose[)h Bryant the 3** Son of Joseph Bryant & Elizabeth Bryant Bom
April 18"> 1785
Elizabeth Brvant Daughter of Joseph Bryant Jun"" & Elizabeth Bryant
Born March 9"^' 1787
William Brvant Son of Joseph Bryant & Elizabeth Bryant Born May
17** 1794
The Bearths of my Daughter Oliver children,
Abigail Oliver Daughter of James Oliver & Abigail Oliver Born Janu-
ary 15th 1780.
Susannah Oliver Daughter of James Oliver & Abigail Oliver Born May
29'*^ 1782.
James Oliver and Abigail Oliver had a Daughter Still-Born September
\b^^ 1784.
James Oliver Son of James & Abigail Oliver Born July 24"* 1785
Sarah Oliver Daughter of James & Abigail Oliver Born September 17"*
1787.
Joseph B. Oliver Son of James & Abigail Oliver Born May 7"* 179a
102
Notes and Queries.
[Jan.
^/'l The Births ofmif Daughter Burnham cftildrefi.
David If Ay Burniiam Son of Joshua & Louis Burnham Born January 9***
ATw^jiiI Burnham Daui^bter of Joshua & Louis Burnham Born October
Itoah Burnham Daughter of Joshua & Louk Burnham Born October 2^
•1783
-' Joseph B. Burnham Son of Joshua & Louis Bnmbam Bom August 6**
1785.
Joshua Burnham Son of Josbua & Louis Burnham Bom January 2^
1781*.
Louis Burnham Daughter of Joshua & Louis Burnham Bom December
24'^ 171*0
Timothy Burabam Son of Joshua & Louis Burnham Bora Octolier 2!)^
1792
Major Joshua & Louis Burnham bad a Son Still Born December 26**
1795.
Dolley Burnham Daughter of Joshua & Louia Burnham Born February
15*»^ 1706.
Djiniel Burnham Son of Joshua & Louis Burnlmm Bom June 18^ 1798.
Oliver Burnham Son of Joshua & Louis Burnham Bi>r« August 23'^ 1800.
Col Joshua Burnham & Louis Burnham ha<l a Son Still Born May 28^
1804
(Also the following by a different hand.)
be it remenihere^l that Susannah Dir Daughter of C'apt James & Abigail
Oliver Departed this life Sept. 12^ 1811 with a cMld that was stil born.
NOTES AND QUERIES.
NOTEB.
Savkry in Datis's ** AxciKNT Landmauks of Pltmoutu."— I regret that Mr
Davis, \\i the second edition of Ills valuable !)ook, lias ourltted to correct in the
Sai'ery record an error which was the rejjult of a mere conjecture in the first
edition. His "Ist Julni/'uho married Martlia Farlow of Middleboro', he repeats,
was ** probably son of 1st Satnuel,'* Now this Jobn's name, as well as bU
flon*M, was spelt ou tlie records of Plymouth county huiifferently Severit aad
Severy, but never Savery. See Deeds, vol. .TO, p* 218, dated May 20, 1735; vol.
3l»p.*2C, October 27, 1736 ^ Book 37, p. 71. Dec. 29. 1741, and several other
volumew; and vol. 5 of Probate Records, p. 545, for the form Severy, and as late
a» voL 50 of Deeds, p. 197, May 27. 1752, for Severit. It was not until the
time of the 1st John's threat grandchildren Daniel and tlie ** lat Neheniiah''
that the name of ih\H family, descendants of John and Martha, assumed the
form Savery, and It ontjhl to have been p^iven a separate article under the head
*' Savery or Severy," in the Genealogical Rejulster of Plymouth familiea given
In the '* Landmarks." In my Savery Genealo;ry (181*3) I show reasons for
believing that this *' 1st John " was bom in Marljlehead, and lived in Wenhani, ia
the record® of which he is called John, Junior. In Marblehead, which, we
know, early received many €!liaDnel Inlandi* settlers, whose French namea
were soon dlsgnised by translation or transliteration, we tind in 168fi a John
Sevrit, ciearly an English transliteration of the well-known Jersey name Syvret
or Si\ rett which, under the latt-cr form, i* found to-day anionsj the French in
New Brunswick. In tlic History of Essex County (llurd. editor), sub capita
Wenham, we read that this John (the snraame spelt '* Severett") removed to Wen*
1900.] Ifbtes and Queries. 103
ham aboat 1695, and in the church and town records there we still find his name
" Sevrit." In those records in due time we find John Sevrlt, Junior ^ married to
Martha Parlow, and contributing to the records the births of two children, one
of whom is Mr. Davis's " 2d John," who married Mary Thomas, and lived in Mid-
dleboro*. It Is a pity that such a peculiar genealogical incident and curious
gradual assumption by a branch of a family of a name so widely different from
the original patronymic, should have escaped notice in a standard work on
the families of the county where they are found ; but I would not have bur-
dened your columns with the above proofs lest such a difference between my
own conclusions and those of so eminent an antiquarian as Mr. Davis might
seem to weaken the authority of my own. A. W. Savary,
Annapolis Boyal, N, 8, Author Savery Genealogy.
Dow. — The records of Haverhill, Mass., and Chase's History, are doubtless
wrong in giving the death of Martha' Dow (Stephen*, Thomas^), [No. 73, p.
1S7, ** Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury "], March 16, 1696-7. She was
bom April 1, 1678. Josiah Gage m. a Martha Dow, May 17, 1697. She d.
Feb. 10, 1716-7, in the 44th year of her age, as recorded on her grave stone in the
Pen tucket cemetery, at Haverhill. Stephen' Dow mentioned in his will, July
1, 1717, ** my son Josiah Gage." The will of Josiah Gage shows that his wife
was dead, July 4, 1717. Both men died in July, 1717.
The Haverhill records of births, marriages and deaths were at that time
arranged by families. The clerk probably entered the death against the wrong
Martha Dow. Martha* (Henry'), only two years old, may have been killed in
the Dustiu massacre. A similar error of the Haverhill records is noted on p.
575, ** Old Families." Also, John Stevens, Jr., m. Hannah Currier, May 18,
1687, on the same records, should doubtless be 1697.
The record of the death of Martha Gage, sent me by Arthur E. Gage, was
received too late for insertion in my •* Old Families."
Providence^ R, I. David W. Hoyt.
Peter Darby.— I have noticed in the history of New Ipswich, N. H., by
Frederic Kidder and Dr. Augustus A. Gould, page 380, a reference to Peter
I)ar))y, of Plymouth, Vermont.
This is an error. Peter Dari)y was my great grandfather. He was bom in
Concord, Mass., June 2, 1768: married Nov. 12, 1795, Betsy Gonld of New Ips-
wich. N. II., and thereafter lived in Reading, Windsor County, Vermont, where
he died Sept. 3, 1843. Wade Keyes.
Boston y Mass.
Terry. — The following Is a copy of the registry of the baptism of Stephen
Terry, who died in Iladley, Mass., in September, 1668. Extracted from the
Parish Registers of Stockton, in Wilts.
1608
Alter Stepanns Terry sextus scilicet fllius Johis Terry hnjus Ecclesiae Rectoris
natus 25'» Augusti, baptlzatus fuit 31 eodem Augusti, cui noraen inditum est in
memoria prioris Stepliani optimae spei et studiosissimae indolisadolescentis qui
obllt Oxoniae hoc anno vzt 28° July Anno actatis suae 16<* paene conipleto.
Geneta, Switzerland. Justin P. Kellogg.
White and Terry.— I enclose as an appendix to the preceding note a copy of
the epitaph of Thomas White, at one time Warden of New College, Oxon. I
copied it myself while on a visit to Salisbury this past summer.
€^nevay Switzerland. Justin P. Kellogg.
Thomas White, b. 1514; d. 12 June, 1588. He was the uncle of John White
of Stanton St. John, Oxford, who was the grandfather of Stephen Terry of
Hadley, Mass., d. 1668. Epitaph of Thomas White, copied from a brass In the
floor of the morning chapel in Salisbury Cathedral.
Epitaphium Thomae Whyte L.L. Doctoris
Cancellarii Ecclesiae Cathedralis Beatae
Mariae Vlrginls Sarum, et Diocceseos Ejusdcm,
Archidlaconl Berck', et quondam custodis
104
Notes and Queries*
[JftD,
Collegii ScHae Mflrtue Wlnton in Oxon, qui
obllt 12" die Jiinii An^ Domini 1588.
Acqui perpt?luii$ Boiiiq* culUjr
BefeDsor vkluae, patrotm» orbl,
Cuju«i judicio labat sa^acl
Nunc jus impcriftl^j destitutam
Qnem notiij* toile-s sib I fldplfim
lgnot\]» sibl sensit hospitalem
Annoriira placlde Satur sub Isto
Obdormit recabans Whytus sepulcro.
EuzAiJKTHt QuKEN OF ViHGixiA.— Tlic cntilcii In tlic pudsb register of;
MU^lred'M, Poultry, begin in 1551*, but for tlie first forty years they were tff
gcribcd from some earlier book "vvbicb is not known to l>e now in existence,
Afllxed to the parcbmeut on wbich the first page is writteu^ is a small eng:rftved
portrait, wry beautifully executed, of the Virgin Queen, and below is the legend :
ELISABET D, G, ANGLIAE FRANCIAE HIBERNIAE ET
VERGINIAE REQINA,
Those who read this will tran!*late more accurately than a lady to whom the
portrait was shown, who, as I w^as informed by the esteemed cuBtodian, rt^ad the
legend as *' Kltzabeth the Virgin Queen of England, &c/* It is a testimony
to the value attacheil to the possession of Virginia at the time the portrait was
executed. I mus^t not omit to add that below is tlie engraver 'a name thus :
Andon» Wierx fecit et excud- B.
Two WixoFiKLD Entries,—
IGIO. Marie Wingefeilde the daughter of Sir James Wingefelld bapt. the
8 of Julie 1610.
Anuo D"i. 1G3!. April 13. Edward Maria Wlngfelld Esquire bnryed.
Bishop of Lincoln's transcript of the parish register of Kimbelton, Hunting-
donshire. The orginal register is not extant prior to 1W7. Maria was a favor-
ite name in the family, not for females only, B.
C01.BV Notes from Frks8ingfikli> Registkr. — I have been looking through
ray oldest Register, and send you some Colby scraps : —
156U. The marriage of llenrlc Colble of B rocked I she & Grace Donnett the
XX vj dale of September,
1672. The baptism of Roose Colbte daughter of Henrle Colble & of Grace
his w^eifc the xxvij of Aprill,
157;i. The buriall of John Colbie soune of Henrle Colbie the ij of februarie.
1577- The baptism of Alice Colbie daughter of Henrle Colbie the vlj dale of
Julie.
1 598. The marriage of Richard Dowsynge & Roose Colbie the xxvj of June.
£!j,tracts from Fre^ngjietd BegisteTy SitJ^olk, England, by
J. J. Uavkn, D.D., F,S.A., Vicar.
Hammond— P BACH, of Marblehead* — Richard Hammond was in Marblehead
In 1670, and was undoubtedly the emigrant ancestor or one of the emigrant
ancestors of the Hammonds of Marblehead. The following, gleaued from Eng-
lish recorda, probably show s Jus ancestry and also points to the progenitors of
the Peach family of the same place :
(Ij Edward Hammond and wife Catherine were living In the Parish of St.
Clements, Ipswich, England, In 1571 aud 1577. They had children baptized
there, among whom were Mary, Susan and William,
(2) William Hammond, whose will dated 24 Jan,, 1649, probated 28 May,
ICSO, was twice married and left a large family of children, among whom
were the following:
(3) John, m- St. Clements, Ipswich, I608, Elizabeth Crane. They had seyeml
children, among whom were sons John and William.
(3) William Hammond of Ipswich, mariner, whose will was probated, Arch*
SutTolk, 13 March, 1661, Wife Dorcas, sons John and William* Daughters
Hannah, Dorcas and Martha.
1900.] Notes and Queries. 105
(3) Edward Hammond, of Ipswich, mariner, m. St. Clements, 1638, Thomas-
ine Feach, dau. of William Peach, of Ipswich, mariner, and Thomasine Cole,
kis wife. WIU, Arch. Suffolk, 2 Nov., 1667. Sons Jonathan, Nathaniel, Ed-
ward, Samnel, John and William; daughters Abigail and Thomasine. Sons
Edward and William were mariners.
(3) Kichard Hammond living in Ipswich in 1649, but no later record of him
there has been found.
(3) Mary Hammond, living in 1649.
(3) Sarah, wife of John Barnes.
(3) A daughter, wife of Grymble, in 1649,
•* The Hammonds of Ipswich were a race of hardy sea captains and themselves
in great part owners of the ships they sailed in and of the cargoes they car-
ried. They held the Manor of Newton Hall in Swilland for several generations.
Edward Hammond, who died a little after the Restoration, is mentioned with
^proval by Matthias Candler, the genealogical Vicar of Coddenham.^ * Henry
Bloom field, ' he says, 'one of the Chief e Constables of the HuofThred-
ling,* married to his second wife, ' Thomasin daughter of Thomas Coale of
Ipswich, the relict of W™ Peche a M' of a ship neere the old Barre gates in
Ipswich. She had a daughter m. to Edward Hamont, M' of a ship in Ipswich,
a plus man.*"— ^aW. MS. 607 ly p. 543.
'* A tombstone in the churchyard of St. Clement, Ipswich, has the following
Inscription : ' The Burying place of Captain Benjamin Hamond and Captain
John Hammond, sons of Edward Hamond, in this parish.' Tlie Shield, Party
per pale, displays a quatref oil between three demi-lions passant guardant ; and
the Crest above, on helmet and torse, is a wolf's head erased." {Suffolk Manorial
FamiliesJ. — F. S. Hammond, Bloomfieldt New Jersey.
Glover.— In ''Epitaphs at Church Pastures, Brandon, Virginia" (Virginia
Historical Magazine, vii. 211), is the following:
" ' In Memory of Captain Joseph Glover, of Boston, son of Captain Elishaand
Mrs. Jerusha Glover, who departed this life Jan. 11, 1792, in the 25th year of his
age.* It is not likely that the church was in existence in 1792, but Captain Glover
probably commanded a vessel lying at the wharf, and was buried in the old
church yard." Joun T. Hassam.
47 Court SC.y Boston.
Queries.
A Rare Medal. What is it?— I have a medal, probably a medical medal,
which I cannot locate. Can any reader of the Register aid me? It is circular,
two iuches and three-eighths in diameter, convex on the face and concave on the
reverse. The reverse is blank. The obverse is handsomely engraved thus : At
the lop centre a six-pointed star, beneath which is a wn^ath, under the wreath
the words in Roman caps: GRAD. TERT. IN HON., after this the statl'of Jis-
culapiiis, then the words DAT. COL. CON. V. KAL. AUG. A.D. MDCCCXVI.
Beneath tliis an eagle with wings spread. Around the above arc the words
VITA BREVIS CURSUS GLORIA SEMPITERNIS, tilling the lower circum-
ference of the medal, the upper circumference being tilled with a laurel wreath.
The medal is suspended by a silver loop. The entire medal is of sterling silver.
It is doubtless a college medal, and probably from a medical college. I would
be verj' glad to have it identified, and to Itnow who it was who graduated third
in honor and thus received the medal. Horace Edwin Hayden.
Wilkes Barre t Pa.
LowDEN. — I would be very much Interested to have any information that may
be available concerning John Lowden, whose name appears in the Revolutionary
rolls collection in the Massachusetts archives as having been a seaman on the
Stau* sloop *• Winthrop." The name is the same as that of my great-great-
grand -father, who, it is believed, served in the War of Independence. It may
aid you in your investigations to Icnow that my great-grandfather was Joshua
Lowden, who was bom in Vermont in 1783, and at the time of his marriage
moved to Massachusetts.
184 La Saile Street, Chicago, HI. Frank Orren Lowdkn.
106
Notes and Queries.
[J,
an.
Alltn. — I desire to obtain certain juforiBfttion of you regarding my early
«nccf?tori?t tliat is if you can furoitih me the same, and I will pay you for it^
provided U cost not over #15.00, Below is my Hue aa far as I have been able to
trace it :
JfjmrH AUtjUt married Alitbea Avery at Groton» Conn,» Dec* 17, 1729»
Dacki AtffjH, bt>ro 1751*, Oct- 2a, at Groton, Conii. ; died 1841, March 17, at
Moiitgomt^ryt Mass.
Bavtd Aihjn, horn 1791, Jnly 29, at Montgomeryt Mass. ; died 1860, at Mont-
gomervt Mns8,
James F. AUmi, 1827--1896.
Charles G. AUfjn, 1865.
David Allyn, 1759^1841. served in Connecticut troops in the Kevolutlon.
I Imve been unable to tin d any trace of iny line in the Boston Tub Ho Library
llecords, oiid wtmld like to avail myself of yowr assistance* I desire to trace
the line from Jamets Allyn of Groton backwards to tlie tirst Allyn in America.
If I may hear from you 1 shall be greatly obligetl for the favor.
MQljfoke, Mau, Cuaa. G. Allyn,
Rkv. Jacob Johnson *6 Pamphlkt, tkented tn 1754.^1 have a pamphlet
wliich probably is the only copy ia existence. It is a s^ermon preaclitHl at Gro-
ton, Conn., in 1754, by Rev. Jacob Johnson, A.B., over his pari*rhioner, Mr«.
Sarah Williams^ who died April 10^ MTA^ aged 88. As the book is so rare, I
send the ii!*nies mentioned in the sermon :
Sanili Williams, wife of Hichard Willlions, who was lirnther of William, Henry
and Steplien, all of Groton. SIk" and her futhcrcame from London, England,
when ehe was sixteen, and they lived with her uncle Wheeler at New London,
Conn. Children :
Sarah. David, m. Experience Bailey. Elizabeth, m. nbadiah Bailey, brother
of Experience. Kichard. Mary, m. Capt. Thomas Leeds. John* Nathan, m.
Deborah Avery. Deborali.
In the back is a list of f«ub<cribcrs, 123, mostly residents of Groton.
Rev. Jacob Johnson was pastor of the chnrch at Wllkes-Barre, ?a,, from 1772
to 17tt7. Inf^irraation cunct_^rniug liiui is sulicited. t\ C. John80N»
Wilkes- B tt rre , i V u n .
Eliz.^bkth Fitch of Lebanon. Connecticut, married Nov. 4, 1781 (aged 20),
Elihn Kent of Snlficld, Connecticut (b. Dec. 15, 1757). Wanted, the names uf the
parents wf Elizabeth Fitch and of her brothers and sisters. < *ne of her .'*istera is
said to have married a Lc Wolfe, a Quaker, residing in New Bedford. Mass.
Xenkit Ohio. Miss E, C. KiKO*
Raymond.— Can some one give me the fall name of the wife of William Ray-
mond of Beverly, Mass.. brother of John — with date of their marriage, iheir
deaths, and children** names and birth records?
Also of his snn Benjamin's family.
Who was the father of Rosilla Coombs, "vvho married Nathaniel Whitcomb,
January, 1722-3? She died March 8, 1737 ; probably lived at Lancaster or Hard-
wick, Mass. Lydli J. Morey.
885 Adams Street, ChiatgOt HL
BOARDMAN. — Eunice, daughter of Jaue and John Lusk, married Theodore
Boardmau iu Newington. Connecticut, in 1774. Can any of the fandly of Board-
man give tite family name of Jane Lnsk? Mahy if. Bat£S.
64 Mermen Street^ Brooklyn, If. F.
Wantt^o, namen of first wife and child or children of *' Matthyas Harvy," In
1648 of Warwit k, R. 1., Km of Oysterbay, L. 1. and lt>84 at Flushing, L. I.,
N. Y., hehnving married, about 165G. the widow of Robert Colea* Information
also desired as to ancestry of botli Harvi*y and wife.
Wanted, names of wife, children and ancestry of Thomas Thoruey craft, one of
the signers of the *' Fundamental Agreement ''Vt Warwick, R. L, 1G48,
Gltffi Citve^ N. 1\ Geo. W. Cocks.
1900- ] Notes and Queries. 107
Nkwhall and Cook. — I am exceedingly anxious to find tlie parents of two
New England women, and thought yoa might be able to aid mc by calling the
matter to the attention of some of those wlio might aid me. First, I wish for
proof of the parents of Mary Newhall; and secondly of those of Patience Cook.
Mary Newhall was the wife of the fourth successive Thomas Newhall of the
Lynn family. The Essex Institute Collections contain, under this family, all
data necessary to place her.
Patience Cook is said to have been of Newport, R. I., though I think she must
have come from a Massachusetts family, as I cannot trace lier in K. I. She
married, 1748-9, Thomas Arnold of Smithfleld, R. I.; was born 1720, died 1805,
and was the mother of Chief Justice Peleg Arnold of R. I.
431 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia^ Pa. George H. Earle, Jr.
Thomas.— Who was the wife of Jeremlak (born Jan. 11, 1769; died Aug. 8,
1847) Thomas of Middleboro*, Mass.?
Joseph Thomas and wife Mary had a son Andrew, who married Ruth Thomas,
Feb. 12, 1782. Wanted, ancestry of Joseph and Mary.
Wanted, date and place of birth and death of Lemuel Thomas, who m. April
19, 17.M), Mehltable Weston [of Middleboro, Mass.?]. Also ancestry of Mehit-
able Weston, and date and place of her birth.
Wanted, ancestry and date and place of birth and death of Nathaniel Thomas
and wife Abigail, who had a son Jeremiah, b. February, 1736. Also of Benja-
min and Elizabeth Thomas, whose daughter Susanna, b. Sept. 15, 1743, m. Jan.
15, 1761, Jeremiah Thomas, b. Feb. 18, 1736. Wiluam Holdex.
Mercantile Library, Cincinnati, O.
Parrxts Wanted.
I wish to obtain the proved parentage of each of the following persons :
1. Bethiah , who married, about 1603, Thomas Adams of Ipswich.
2. Elliabeth , who married, about 1708, William Badcock of Milton.
3. Dorothy , who married, about 1685, Noali Brooks of Concord.
4. Elizabeth , who married, about 17U5, Francis Sawyer of WoUs. She
wa^i probably a widow Dennis. William S. Applktox.
402 Bvacon Sire at, Boston,
IIammond. — Capt. Laurence Hammond, who died in 1099, left but one child,
A>)i::ail, who married Luke Greenough, and afterwards James Whippo. Are
there any living descendants of this Abigail Hammond-Greenough-Whippo ?
If so. will they kindly address Mrs. Evelyn MacCurdy, Salisbury, New Haven,
Conn.
Dkahng. — Wanted, parentage of Solomon Deming, born Dec. 12, 1730, at
Weathersrteld; died in 1832 at Sandisfleld ; served in the Bevolution. Also of
his first wife, Eunice Harmon, born March 23, 1740, at Weathcrsfield ; died 1768
at SandlstieM. I suppose Solomon was a descendant of John Deming and
won1<l like to trace both lines back to the first immigrants.
174 Franklin Slrert, Buffalo. Dr. A. L. Bknedict.
Prudpen-Fif.ld.— Hannah Prudden married Peter Reynolds Field, probably
in Nov. iHOl. Where and by whom were they married? Was it in Connecticut,
Ma«*«<achusetts, or within New Hampshire? Maky F. Batks.
64 Bemtf^H Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Peask-King. — Sarah Pease married Benjamin King in Enfield, Connecticut, in
1741. Was she daughter of John Pease and Elizabeth Spencer, and where Is the
proof? ^ Mary F. Bates.
64 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, JV. T.
vol. liv. 8
108 Notes and Queries. [Jaiir-
Replies.
GuTiiiNO OR CusniNG. — Some time ago I furnished tlie Register with the copy
of a gravestone inscription found in a cemetery at Tappan, New York, which
appeared in the January number (p. 128) of last year. It was the epitaph of
** Lemuel Guthing of an honorable family in Plymouth (bounty, New England^
Surgeon of the 23 Reg. in the service of the United States of America." The
copy was made through the courtesy of a correspondent, and on his authority I
sent it. Since then it has occurred to me that the surname " Guthing " was a
false reading for Gushing, as it is easy to mistake a capital *• C " for a '* G," and
a long ** s " for a " t,*' particularly when one is not used to copying such inscrip-
tions. On referring to the catalogue of Harvard College, I find that there was a
Lemuel Gushing in the class of 1767; and from another source I learn that he
was a native of Scituate, Plymouth County, and also a physician. Mr. Sibley
has him *' starred " in the year 1779, which may be a wrong date, but I should
be slow to accept the other w-ithout a careful reading of the stone. In *' Massa-
chusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War," now in course of
publication, Dr. Gushing is mentioned, and the statement is there made that he
was from Hanover, Plymouth County. Mr. Barry, in his History of Hanover,
snys : " Dr. Lemuel Cushing was a resident of Hanover, about the time of the
Revolution, and was appointed by the Provincial Congress a surgeon in the
army. The precise time when he came to town is unknown, as also the date
of his leaving" (p. 99). See also '* Proceedings (xv. 76, 76) of the Massachu-
setts Historical Society " for October, 1876, for a roster of Colonel Thomas's
regiment, of which Dr. Cushing was surgeon during the early part of the Revo-
lution.
With these facts before me, I do not doubt that the epitaph refers to him.
Samuel A. Grekn.
Alden. Correction. — In the October number of the Register is an account
of the Descendants of Thomas White of Weymouth. On page 394 is printed that
Hannah,* dan. of Ebenezer* White, married David Alden of Middleborough,
It should have been John Alden. Either Col. French or Dea. Nash made a
mistake in copying. Joseph W. Porter.
Banyor, Me.
Historical Intelligence.
Barton. — Rev. William E. Barton, formerly of Boston and now of Oak Park,
a suburb of Chicago, is about to print a brief account of the family of his great-
grandfather, Lieut. William Barton, of New Jersey. The pamphlet will not be
for sale, but will be sent, while the edition lasts, to libraries and members of
the family and others Interested, on receipt of ten cents in stamps.
There were at least ten Revolutionary soldiers named William Barton. Dr.
Barton has been at pains to untangle them, and has had a measure of success.
The manuscript is still in his hands, and will not be sent to the printer until
early in the new year, and Dr. Barton will be grateful for added information
concerning the name of Barton, the early home of the family in Lancashire,
England, of the diflferent branches in America, and such other items as may
properly be mentioned or used either in full or in part in such a work. The
pamphlet will be sent gladly to all who aid in its production.
Dr. Barton's address is Oak Park, 111.
Dictionary of American Book Publishers. — A work under this title is an-
nounced as in preparation, and will be published early in this year by the Mont-
gomery Publishing Co., 23 Park Row, New York City.
Wills op the Shermans of Yaxley {antCt pp. 62-69). — This article should
be marked " To be continued."
The wills to which the article refers will be printed in the April number.
1900.] Proceedings of the N. E. Hist. Gen. Society. 109
Gkneat.ooies IX Prkparation. — Persons of the several names are advised to
farnish the compilers of these cjenealogies with records of their own families
and other information which they think may be iisef nl. We would suj?ge.st that
all facts of interest illustrating: family history or character be communicated,
especially service under the U. S. Government, the holding of other offices,
graduation from college or professional schools, occupation, with places and
dates of birth, marriage, residence and death. When there are more than one
christian name they should all be given in full if possible. No initials should
be used when the full names are known.
Field.— l^y Frederick C. Pierce, P. O. Box 2U, Chicago,- 111. This book will
soon be printed. It is intended to contain records of all the Field families in
the United States.
Haley, PipcVy Xeal and liicker. — Rev. John W. Ilayley, A.M., of Lowell,
Mass., is preparing a volume of "Memoranda relating chiefly to the Haley,
Piper, Neal and Ricker Families of Maine and New Hampshire." The com-
piler's address is 271 Gorham Street, Lowell, Mass.
Hammond.— Y. S. Hammond, Esq., 73 Cherry Street, Oneida, N. Y., Secre-
tary of the Hammond Family Association, lias in preparation a genealogy of the
Hamond Family. Those interested in this family are advised to communicate
to him such records as they possess. Their attention is called to the queries
with this heading, printed in this number of the Rkgister.
Hor(un.—yiT. Marcus N. Horton, Bloomfleld, N. J., is compiling a new '* Hor-
ton Genealogy." He proposes to include therein, first an extension (with cor-
rections) of the Hoi*ton Genealogy which was compiled by the late Dr. George
Finnan Horton of Terrytown, Pa., which work, issued in 187G, was almost
wholly a genealogical and historical record of the descendants of Barnabas
Horton, who was born in England in IGOO, and was in Southold, Long Island,
N. Y., in 16+0; and second, all other lines of Hortons in this country, to the
full extent of all the reliable and well authenticated information which it is
possible to obtain.
Those who are acquainted with Dr. Horton's book are urgently requested to
furnish the present compiler with all possible corrections and additions, and to
ext< nd to tlie pn*sent date their family records complete in all ascertainable
particulars.
Particular attention is invited to the following:
]\'»f>:i(rr. — Some years ago I commenced to study tlic records of the Webster
Family in Xorthorn New Enixland. I had practically completed tliis stmly down
to the time of the Revolution, when I was applied to by tlie late William A.
Wel»>ttr for information on tlie subject. After examining my mannscnj)t he
a>ke(l p»'rnii^>ioii to copy it and complete and pul)lisli tlie work. This coiitem-
phit. «| \vork wa^ hroiiirht to an end by his death on January 2, 1S1>0. Hy an
airri-eimnt with hir> widow I have again taken charge of the work. It is my
iiiiriiiion to cninph^te the work, which is already far advanced. It w ill probably
be possible to publish it at the end of about two years, and it will form a book
of aixMit five hinnlred pairos. My object in writing this note is twofold. First,
to a^k for any information in regard to the Weljster Family not alreatly sent to
Mr. Webster or myself. And secondly, to ask for subscriptions to tiie work.
The price- of the work will bo tive dollars; and the publication will be assured if
3*>j subscribers are guaranteed. S. J*. Sharpies, 13 Broad Street, Boston, Mass.
PROCKEDINGS OF THE NEW-ENGLAND HISTORIC
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
B'ston, Maasarhict'tts, ]\'ednfsda}f, Ortoher 4, JS99. A stated moetinir was
hf-ld ill Marshall P. Wilder hall, Society's house, 18 Somerset street, at half
pa-t iwo o'clock, this afternoon, John Kibridire Hudson, A.M., the Vice-Presi-
detit for Mas*iacbnsetts, presiding. The usual routine of monthly reports pro-
ceeiivd. anil twelve resident members were elected.
112 Booiyoiice^. [Jan.
77i^ 0:d FnT.^'n*M f'f S'ih'*hun/ ^nd Am-^fhury, M'lSPirhvseiU, with tome Related
Fo. tiii't'i '. f' y^ *r ', •« ri/ . II'j r^rh jV ?, Ii.f\rich • r w J Hi mf4n n . B v David W. Hott.
Pan Five. Provi.icnce. R. I. l^K*. Svo. pp. S21-411.
We are at lengih aMe to creet the completion of a notable collection of genea-
lo:fir-. tiif- compilation of which has for many years occnpied the attention
of Mr. Hoyt. By aiithoriii^rs of the rirst rank his work has been complimented
a«- irc'-nipankbl^ in its fii::el:ty to the ori|rinals. and the judgment displayed in the
com rji nation of its materials!
Tis'; fiftii part contains the jrenealojical records of the first three or four
jr-.'.*:ratioi.* of tw<:nty familios. fri»m Sianwood to Yonnjrlove, besides shorter
jf'r.»-al'^.yi-r- of morn t!»an twenty others. In addition, it comprises tiie signers
of th"; Bra'^lrjiirj- petition. portiJnr> of Capt. Henry Tnie*s order book— the Salis-
b*jry U»:vo!iii:onary officer.— !i<t5 of early Salisbiiry an«l Amesbuiy ministers, ten
pair'"? of a'Ulitions anc! corrt^cti^ns. seneVal index,' index of places and index of
naino.o.
In pr^rvions parts should be noted the rectlrication of errors rejrarding: the
Rini:. Rolfc, Sanders and othi-r families, as also views differing from those
gonf-rally hi-id ri'^p.-clinj; Francis D^re. or Dow. the connection between the
Bail<ys and tiie Einerys. the kinship of Elizabeth Hnnt and Sarah Elliot to
Jarprtt Ha«!don. and of Sarah Cottle-Hale to tlie Rolfes and Rings. Of interest
to lit»-ratnre is the account of the Macy family, commemorated in Whittler's
•* ExiN-s." Comi»lete lists are criven of'the purchasers of Nantucket, whither
th»: Macys fl.d. Another of Whittier's poems, '• The Witch's Daughter," re-
ceives illn>iratii»n in the details respecting Susan (North) Martin, who was
ex«-cuti:d for witchcraft in liil»2.
Errors n?>ultinir from unvoritied reliance on Coffin's History of Newbury and
Chas(.'s Hi>t:>ry of Haverhill have been detected, and slips for insertion at the
paires wlicre they occur have been prepared.
Rolicrt Barnard's removal from Andover to Nantucket, not hitherto supposed
by oilier writers, is asx-rted witii proof.
The diir«rrent parts will be .sold siuirly so long as the 200 sets resen-ed for bind-
in;: are not broken. The price of Parts One and Five will be $1.25 each, until
further notice, thou:;h they will be furnished to original subscribers at $1.00
each, according to airroement. The supply of Part One on hand is smaller, and
the preparation of Part Five has ]>een more expensive, tlian of any other part.
To those who purchase at this time, the price of the complete volume, bound
in clotii, will be Sr..00 srnt bv mail. The price will soon be raised.
iJy Fn^hrir WifhmJ Purh".
First Tlcpnrt of thf Puhlir Record Commisston of Xeic Jf>rseify 1S99. Somenrille,
N.J.: The Unionist-Gazette Association, State Printers. 1899. 8vo. pp.
110.
William Nelson, Henry S. Haines and William S. Stryker were appointed
Public ReW)rd roinmissioners ijy the Governor of New .Jersey, in July, 1897.
We here have their report, with four appendices, viz. : Appendix A, "Descrip-
tion of Records in the office of the Secretarv of State," comprising, i. Records
of Conveyances, etc., for East Jersey, ii. 'Records of Wills, ill. Records of
Conveyances, etc., for West Jersey. Appendix B, "New Jersey Legislative
Proceedings." Appendix C, ** Bibllojjraphy of the Printed Proceedings of the
Provincial Assembly, 1707-1770," compiled by William Nelson. Appendix D,
** Bibliograidiy of tiie Printed Acts of the Legislature of New Jersey, 1703-1800,
and Ordinances of the Gcvernors," compiled by William Nelson. Appendix Bi
** Army Depredations in New .Jersey during the Revolution.'*
The Commissioners invite special attention to the description of the manu-
Hcrii)t volumes in the State Library which they have given in the last appendix.
As regards Appendix B, moreover, they emphasize *' the remarkable fact that
there does not exist in New Jersey a complete set of the liws of the Colony,
Province and State ; nor is there known to exist anywhere a complete record of
the Lejrislative proceedings from 1GG5." On this subject a very full report is
present«Ml.
The interesting announcement is made that there is now being printed, as one
of the volumes of the New Jersey Archives, an index to the 10,000 '* marriage
bonds " Ilh'd in the office of the Secretary of State. These bonds were given by
persons whose banns were not announced from the pulpit or affixed to the
^irch door.
1900.] Booh Notices. Ill
Indeed have delighted the heart of Peter Force. These mannscripts are a source
which command the mind of the student. Ere many years portions of these
manuscripts -will be printed. The Committee upon the study of history in the
public school renders an extended report and it is the ablest treatment of the
subject extant. If the Association existed for no otlier purpose than the pro-
duction and dissemination of this report, its mission is justified. It is a text
book for the class room, sole reading and inspiration. The writer and teacher
of history have no hope of success without the spirit of this report is fully in
their possession. Tlie Historical Manuscript Commission render their third
report and it is one of splendid progress. The promised manuscripts of J. C.
Calhoun prove fruitful in annotation and their publication is delayed. Further
items upon the presence of manuscripts in American libraries and archives are
given. A calendar of Calhoun letters already published is most acceptable in
view of the looked for publication of the Calhoun manuscripts. The Commis-
sion also have caused to be gathered and herein published a '• Guide"' to items
relating to American history from the reports of the English Manuscript Com-
mission. It is a delightful " Guide'* to sources full of fresh information upon
various phases of American history.
The American Historical Association justifies its presence among the learned
bofiies of the world. It has indeed found a place and is making itself welcomed.
The Association embraces a fine company of students, fifteen hundred at present,
who are united in an unselfish benefit, not only to America but every nation.
By Bev. Anson TiluSf Somerville^ Mass,
The Puritan as a Colonist and Beformer. By Ezra Hoyt Byington, author
of ** The Puritan in England and New England " and '* The Christ of Yester-
day, To-day and Forever." Boston: Little, Brown and Company. 1899.
8vb. pp. xxvi.-|-375. [Price, $2.]
Those who have read Dr. Byington's former book, '* The Puritan in England
and New England," will welcome this new volume, which is, in a sense, sup-
plementary to it. The title does not altogether define the contents ; that is,
there is more in the book than is promised. The first chapter — the Pilgrim as
a Colonist — is a comprehensive summary of the story of Plymouth. The
second, and much the lon«;est, deals with the Puritan as a colonist, and chicfiy
in Ma>sachusotts under the first clmrter. There is no separate cliapter trt^atlng
with the Puritan as a reformer. The use of that word in the title would prob-
ahly U* justified by the underlying thought that the Now Englanders were es-
sentially reformers in all that they attempted to do.
T!ie third cliapter is properly a memoir of the Apostle Eliot, and it is so just
and appreciative that it deserves a place somewhere in the title. The same
mijrlit be said of the fourth chapter, on Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awak-
enini:, a theme which the author knows how to hanille from his familiarity with
the literature and spirit of the time. The last chapter — " Shakespeare and the
Puritans" of Enirland — takes us out of the colonial field and would seem to
belong to the author's previous volume on the Puritan in En;j:land. As an
essay by itself, upon the ethical an<l reliirious clement in Shakespeare, it is in-
teresting. If Dr. Byington could have told ns how far the great dramatist wns
known In New England in the last century, he would have answered a long-
standing incjuiry. Did Chauncy and the Mathers, Willard and Etiwards. or any
of the learned ministers and magistrates ever own a copy of Shakespeare's plays
or nad them or allude to them in any of their writiuijs?
There are three photographic illustrations — the well-known portraits of Wiu-
Ihrop and Edward Winslow, and Eliot preaching to the Indians (from the bas-
relief (m the Congregational Building). The table of contents, list of authori-
ties and index are very complete and helpful.
A few minor errors have escaped the notice of th.e proof-reader and can
easily be corrected in a later edition, which is sure to be called for. Page 34,
eighth line from the foot, ♦' second " should be third ; p. 49, " Mansfield "should
be Marshfleld ; pp. 89 and 92, " Arabella" should be Arbrlla; p. 110. " Goofe"(?) ;
p. 174, "B" wanting in the margin; j). 210-211. n. " Ellsworth P^lllot" should
be Eliot; pp. 229 and 244, " Stoughton " should be Canton ; p. 2:>G, " Sir Robert
Boylf" and "Sir Thomas Boyle" should be Hon. Robert Hoyle; p. 2S2, n.
•'Greene " should be Green ; p. 296, u. *' Parkmore" should be Parkman ; p. 301,
'• Styles" should be Stiles. ♦ * ♦
114
laoh Notices*
[Jan*
Third Annual Report of the State IHstorian of the State of Mw York, 1897-
Wynkoop, Halkobeck, Crawford Co., State Printers, New York aad Albany,
1898. 8vo, pp. 11 62.
Tlifs volome contains an Immense amoant of very yalaable libtorlcal material,
and Hii^h IfaHtin^js, Essq., tlie Stat« blstorian, is cerLniniy entitled to mocli
credit for the compilation. It incMdes tlie master rolls from 1760 to 1770, in-
cliHlinsr a collection between 1086 and 1760. The work U embi;llidUcd by several
illustrations and mapSt one of wlilch is a map of old Fort Ticonderoga (or Ty-
co nderoga, which the deslijner of the same claims to he the correct spelling).
It flUo include!* the public papers (15 ms. volumes) of Daniel D. Tompkins,
who waa Governor of New York, 1807-1817. Thi:^ volume also contains a
very valuable SLTi*?s of articles relating to the Civil War, bcginninij with
an account of the "Flr^it Infantrv afJ'air'* (the capture of the Smith's Lijjht*
ship at Mill Creek, Chesapeake Bay. Md., May 17, 1861 J, and srives brief
aceouut«i of variou.s other battles in which New York rej*:imentA partici-
pated, namely: Goldlng's Farm, Va., Frcdenckshiira:, the Chancellors ville and
Oettysburaj campaicfnH, the SaV>ine Pass expedition, the capture of Fort
Fisher, the battle of Waiihatchie to the capture of Savannah up to the last
fight at GermanLown in Tennessee, on A|»ril 18, 18^5 . Perhaps one of the
best and most lastini: resnlls of our war with Spain is the entire eradication of
the la-Ht vestige of sectional ft*elin^ between tlie North and the South, making
US as a nation stronger and more united than we have ever been before in any
period of our history. Ah tlie stately procestiion of the years come and go, if as
a people we are fulthful to the leadings of Divine Providence, who will veutore
to set bimnds to our national prouress?
£y Daniel JiotHns, £»q., of Boston.
^niver»((t/ of the StiUn of New York. State Ubmfy (81st) Beport.
The 81st annual report of New York State Library, 1898» makes an ofBdal
volume of value to tlie student of bibliography and hi^^tory. A liullctln of
special interest is that upon '• Suppiementary List uf Marriajie Licenses " be-
twe<.*n 1672 and 1784. The Volume of Licenses was ptiblislied in 1H60, and this
**Siij>pJemfrutary List" adds about tweivu hundred ♦'Licenses" to it. Other
bulletins treat of colonial records and indices of unpublished material in the
State arcluves.
By liev* Anson TituSf Somertllle^ Mass*
The Signal Voips, U, 8^ A., in the War of the JiebelUon. By J. Willabb
Bnowjs, A.M. During Four Yems, Private, Sen/eant and Lieutenant in the
Corps, With nnmerons ilkistrations and maps. Boston: Published by the
U. S. Veteran Signal Corps Association. 1S96. 8vo. pp. 916.
Mr. J, Willard Brown of East Boston rendered patriotic service in preparing
a niOHt vivid history of the Siijriial Corps in tho War of the Rebellion; and the
Veteran Signal Corps Association nobly seconded his efforts in publish inji the
manusci iptPi Thi*re is no literature upon the Siirnal Corps, hence tlie volume ts
unique and full of value. The service of the several dcLaciiments in the difTerent
military departments is amply described, and the roster of each nieniijcr dwelt
npim. The book is a Pennine addition to *' Belu^lliaiia." The publication com-
mittee of the Assoeiation consisted of Adin B. Capron, Edw, IL llnskell, George
H, Graves* J, Willard Brown and diaries WW. Marcy. The histoiiau bestows
Kenorous credit upon Mr. Marcy for painstaking assistance and practical know-
ledge.
By Bev, Anson Titus, SomerviUe, Mass,
The Dartmouth ; a weekly, Usned during if*rrn time by the student a of Dartmouth
College i and edited htf a committee of undergraduates. Vol. xxl; Nos. 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, each 6t pp. 16 for advts. ItSSIE*. Printed at liaimver, N. H.
To tiiose liitereslt^d, this publication, now in its twenty-llrst year» furnishes a
valued supply of collefjre memoranda, comprisino; a lint of the faculty of instruc-
tion; persona! items, covering movements of the professors or the students;
the citibs and various socit?ties; notifworthy events in the careers of ii^raduates;
obituaries of th« deceased ; severally treated in that biest^ed burscheii mood in
which the heavy ami the weary weight of this unintelligible world is light^sued.
The tnagasiae deserves its success as a reward of merit*
1900.]
Book Ifotices. 115
The Parish Register Society. 1899. Ten Volnmes Demi. 8vo.
The Registers of Lydlinch, Co. Dorset. 1559-1812. Transcribed by Charles
Hrrbkkt Mayo, M.A., Vicar of Long Burton, and the late Francis Georgb
Henley, M.A., late Rector of Lydllnch. London. 1899. pp. X.+130.
The Registers of Ledhury, Co. Hereford. Part I. 1556-1576. Transcribed by
the late George Henry Piper, F.G.S., and edited by Cuarles Ueubekt
Mayo, M.A., Vicar of Long Burton. London. 1899. pp. xli.+ 174.
Thf^ Registers of Battlefield, Shropshire. 1665-1812. [From a copy by William
Phillips, F.L.S., and edited by Rev. W. G. D. Fletcher, F.S.A.] London.
1899. pp. 42-l-vii.
The RenisUrs of Sibdon Canooody Shropshire. 1583-1812. London. 1899. pp.
23+vi.
The Registers of Rotcington, Co. Wancick. 1612-1812. Transcribed and edited
by .loHN Wm: Ryland, F.S.A. London. 1899. pp. vl.-|-223.
The Registers of Shipton, Shropshire. 1638-1812. Transcribed by Gilbert H. F.
Vank, Rector of Wera. London. 1899. pp. 61+x.
The Registers of Uarley, Shropshire. 1746-1812. Transcribed by T. R. IIorton,
Esq. Londo'n. 1899. pp. 26+vl.
7^^ Registers of Melverley, Shropshire. 1723-1812. Ti*anscrlbed by Hugh Hol-
land Howard, Rector of Mel verley. London. 1899. pp. 46+vi.
The Registers of Clyst St. George, Co. Devon. 1566-1812. Transcribed by John
Lo.max Gibbs [formerly Rector of Clyst St. George]. London. 1899. pp.
ix.— 157.
The Registers of Sniethcote, Shropshire. 1609-1812. Transcribed by T. R. HoR-
TON, Esq. London. 1899. pp. 88-|-xll.
These volumes are not published or sold, but are privately printed for the
Parish Register Society, and are Issued to subscribers only, at the rate of one
fniinea per annum. Address W. Fergusson Irvine, Esq. , Hon. Treasurer, 4 Eaton
Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.
The first year's work of the Society has been already noticed In the Reg-
ister,* but having been most unfortunately omitted, both as to the Society and
Parishes, In the Subject Index, may be well referred to here.
The Lydlinch Register represents the second of tlie Dorset parishes printed
by the Society, and Ledbaiy the second of those from Herefordshire. This
last, being a very voluminous rejjister, covers in tliis part only twenty years
(l.'i.^^l-l.'iT^J) and will l)e continued later; its baptisms are noteworthy as giving
the godparents in all cases, which are often of great value in identification.
Shropshire claims a somewhat undue proportion in the list, no less than six
of th»- register> being of that county — a fact due to the cooperation of the local
society, whose work has already been noticed in the UKiJisTEU.t In this con-
nection we cannot but regret that so recent rejfisters as those of Battlefield
(1G«>.>), Harley (1745) and Melverley (1728) have been selected for transcription
when so many more ancient and interesting records arc rapidly perishini;.
Rowinston. for Warwickshire, follows the interesting Stratford-on-AvonJ in
the representation of that county. Clyst St. George is the first of the Devon
parishes to be printed in this series, and, it is to be hoped, will be the precnrser
of many others in the tier of southern counties which gave so many of onr early
emi'^rant families. All seem most carefully edited and indexed, and their fine,
clear type and hand-made paper are fitting dress for the records which they
preserve and make accessible for future ages.
These ten handsome volumes mark the progress and success of the Society
daring the recent year, in which it has surpassed itself by printinij double the
numi>er that have appeared during each of the three precedini; years of its life,
a fact which literally speaks volumes for the growing appreciation and support
by the public of the splendid work it is doing in the rescue of tliese priceless
records from decay.
Here in the cis-Atlantic we recognize perhaps too little how very deplorable
thf.' condition of these ancient rural Piinglish registers fre(jUently is, but the
writ<*r's experience in the search of many liundreds of them has deeply im-
pressed him with the imperative need of either early Government interference,
• April, 1897, vol. 11., p. 23').
t July, 1899, \ol. liii., P. 363.
♦ Keoister, January, 1898, vol. lii., p. 92.
Hook Notices.
[Jan,
as In Scotland and Ireland, or falling this fwhicli is hardly to be hoped for at
prcjsentjt tl*e lahor of love of hocIi n society flg this.
To the America II searcher its work b particularly welcome, as it prives evcty
geijcaloy^ht the opportnuUy of liaviiip; on hl8 shelve^* for Instant r«?ferencc the
complete ancient register of each parish nndertaken, nt a cost within the reach
of alK and (expn'ffiiiia doeH) many an expensive jonrnej or tedlouj* trans-marine
correspondence may be waved by a rapid reference to these carefully indexed
volnraes.
All Inien^ted In the gencalopfy of our early families of the old An^lo-Saxon
stock should contribnte their inlte to the jjorxl cause by n prompt subscription
and support, and America, or even New England alone, ^lionld Inniish enough
subscrdjers to enable the Society to aj^ain double its list of registers during the
openioij j^ears of the new century.
liij J. Henry Lea, E^q*^^ of JiHcJcapori, 3/e.
Lettrrs and Efirnllcctions of .Mm ^lurra^j Forbes. Edited by bis flftufrhter, Sarah
FoiUJKs M trail KS. In two vols. Boston and New Yorkt, llou^liton, MitUin
& Company. The Ulversidc Tress, f^auibridirc. 18DJ), Hvo. VoU I. pp, ix,
-f .15^^. Vol. U. pp. viL+2(54, Price $5.(MJ.
The valnable and important services of John M. Forbes are instructively set
forth In these hflndsoine volnnies. fie was, altogether, the most Influential
private citi/.en of tiie rnited States, during the civil war. Very much of the
idstory of tiic cooutry is here unfolded and laid open to the study of the present
generation. If is ffiresiirht, his energy, bis resolution and bis sajjacity streng-th-
ened and often guided the cotirse of an executive, incapable of leadlntr and not
always ready to follow* His bi^ii tone of eharaeter whicli he disph^yed, occa-
sionally lowered by unjust estimate and denunciation of opponents* ts an incen-
tive to riiilit action, and tlie lesson of his active, brave, undaunted mind will
stimulate, even wlien it fails to convince.
His public life, his methods of exertin*; political influence and his steadfast
opposition to corruption are Interspersetl with ^liiivpsc^s of a most delii;htfn!
private life. His love and fondness for noble sports, his generosity and
thought fulness of personal friends, his humanity, charity and unstinted gener-
osity towards snlTering and tlie niisfortuues of others, make tlie reader feel how
fortunate was the community in whicii he dwelt, and the State in which beheld
citizenship. Such books adbrd the richest enjoyment, in that they possess the
merit of faith fulness.
Bij Oro. A. (iurdon^ ^1.3f., of SomervUfe, Mass,
Thr Purifrin liqmhffr of Thf* Mfrnmrhuaftt^ Bmj in Xrw Enffhtnd. By Dantkl
WaitHowk. Indianapolis. The Bowen-Merrill Company, ruhllshers. [1899.]
8vo. pp. xxxviii.H-423,
** What I have aimed to do," says the aathor in tiitj preface, ** Is to hrin^ to-
gether^ in a volume of moderate size, some of the features in the history of the
government and peopie of the ilassaeliusetts Puritan commonwcaUh. that I
thought would be most interesting to the people of today, and especially to
those who are liescendants of the early Puritans. » * * i have essayed the 'still
more difficult task of tracing the evolution of a commoinveaUh from a colony,
of a constitution from a charter, of a republic from a corporation.'*
The reason for beginning this book with '%!ohn White of Scrooby ** Is not ap-
parent. We associate Scrooby with the word Pilgrim rather than Puritan, and
to tiie best of our present knowledge, the John White here mentioned was never
a resident of Scrooby, but was a native of Stanton St. John, Oxfordshire, and
from his long residence in Dorciiester, England, was known as the " Patriarch
of Dorchester." The particular subjects which Judge Howe luis considered most
interesting to the people of to-diiy are tlie formation and growth of the civil
government, the iaws, lawyers and courts of tlie Massacliusetts Bay Colony ,
the dealings of the Puritans witli the Indians; tiic domestic, soda!, Indastri&l,
commereiEil, religious and literary life of the Puritans; the influence of the clergy
In mouliling the government nud the struggle of tlie colonists for a greater free*
doni from the crown. Tiie table of citations presents a formidable list of
authorities from which the author has drawn freely; yet we notice the absence
from this list of a number of standard works, some of which are primary
sources, and of most titles of the early and rare historical imprints. The
mechanical work of hookuiaklng is well done. • • •
1900.]
Booh Notices. 117
Btv. Morgan John Bhijs, 1760-1804, By John T. Griffith, Lansford, Pa. :
Leader* Job Print. 1899. Fcp. 46. Paper covers, pp. 126.
It was a labor of love for Rev. Mr. Griffith, Pastor of the First Baptist
Church of Lansford, Pa., to prepare this memoir of his kinsman. We only re-
gret that the necessity of limitinfj our space to the stricter genealogical part
forbids a more extended review of the biography of this fearless, godly man
who has been styled "The Welsh Baptist Hero of Civil and Religious Liberty
of the 18th Century."
A chapter is devoted to the genealogy of the Rhees, Loxloy and Lowry families.
The work is dedicated to William Jones Rhees, Ksq., of the Smithsonian In-
stitute. Washington, 1). C, who is a grandson of the subject, Rev. Morgan John
Rhys Cor Rhees).
By Rev. Charles E, BeaUy Stoneham, Mass.
Massachusetts Society of Sons of the, American Bevohttion, Historical Memoranda
vrith Lists of Members and Their Bevolutionary Ancestors, Boston : Published
by the Society. 1899. Royal 8vo. pp. 295.
The very colors— blue and buff and white— of this volume transport us to the
stirring days of 76, when the sturdy Continentals marched and fought and
suffered. The constitution and officers of the national and state organizations
are herein contained. The members, with their Revolutionary ancestry, are
likewise recorded.
In the interesting list of present and past members of the Massachusetts
Society whose fathers were Revolutionary soldiers, we note the name of the
venerable, ever youthful. Rev. Elijah Kellogg, the genial writer of fascinating
stories for boys.
A narrative of the French army in Boston appears. There is also embodied In
the book an account of the military descendants of Dea. Thomas Parker, who
was represented in the Colonial Wars by twenty-seven, and in the Revolution by
thirty-ttve, descendants. This would appear to be a most notable patriotic
record. The frontispiece is a picture of the late Mr. Edwin Shepard Barrett,
formerly President of tlie National Society, and whose long tenure of the office
of the Pre^iident of the State Society endeared him to the Sons of the American
Rev(»lntion of the Old Bay State.
B'j Btc. Charles E. Beals, Stojieham, Mass.
Tftf' End of an Era. Bv .John S. Wish. Boston and New York : lloiiirhtcn,
Mifflin .si Co. : The Riverside Press, Cambridge. 1899. 8vo. pp. iv.-f 474.
Let whoever may road this notice not fail to peruse the book which introduces
it to his attrntion. Tlio narrative talent of its author and tlie exciting events
relat«'d invot with the fascination of romance a volume whose contents arc bio-
graphical and historical facts. Portions of it, by the vividness with which they
fla>h the limitless liorror of war upon the reader, may be compared with the
"Specimen Days" of Walt Whitman. From the birth of Mr. Wise at Rio
Janeiro, when his father was ''Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tiary to the Empire of Brazil from the Republic of the United States," to the
close of ♦• the Era," that is. the end of the Rei)ellion. which was itself the end of
the >lave-hoUling period of our history, the autobiography is of unflagging
interest, as might be conjectured from the fact tliat the teller of the story is the
son of the Virginia (lOvernor under wliose administration occurred the execution
of John Brown, and who was brigadier-general in the Confederate armv during
the Civil War.
The lessons of the conflict have been learned and acknowledged by Mr. Wise,
tnd his work, altliou^h showing in places what must be denoted as a Soutliern
bias, is that of a nol)le-hearted man, sincere in his former enmity to the Union
and e^iually so in his present adherence to it, uninfluenced by fear or favor in
taklnir either stand.
By FrefUric M'Uhird Parke.
Th^ Colonial Society of Pennsylrnnia — Charter, Constitution^ By-Lar^s, Officers^
C'nnmittees, Members, etc. 1899. 8vo. pp. 114.
The titit' of this book, of which an edition of two hundred copies was printed
in June, ls99. is sufficiently comprehensive and detailed to set forth the contents
of an admirably gotten up volume, bound in crimson, with gilt top.
By Ber. Charles E. Bcals^ Stoneham^ Mass.
118
Book Notices.
[Jan.
Ben Cmnee. A Tah of MogeY's^s Eangem, 1758-59. By M. J. Canavak. With
Illustrations by Gi'-oRGE Gib BS. New York: The Macro Lllao CompaDy. 1899,
[Pnce» $1.50.]
Our InttTe^it la this book Uesi iu the historic thread that runs throu;2rh it. The
author has mack- bimself familiar with the period of the French war and allows
the narrator. Bcu CoiBei% who is supposed to have been born lo the Mini roe
Tavern, Lexinsfton, in 1737, to tell the story of liis life in simple, eoUtM]nial
style. We are listenini;^ to him In the year \ivi, when he is in advanced aj;e.
The early chapters relate mostly to LexIn«rton, and ijive a ^nod description of
the flkl tow^n and its leadinjr citizens, including the faioons ministers^ Hancock
and Clark. We are then taken over the lonj; march to Fort Edward with the
Rani^ers, and mnch is said of Lake George and Ticondproira and Fart Anne, of
Abercrombie, How^c, Amher?^t and Ga^e, of Stark, Putnam and Holders, aad
their nniny i\Q^i\iy of valor, wliicli yoniis? reatiers will cspycially appreciate,
A bit of romance is reserved for the very end of the story. W * •
Btgisttr of Pen nsylvania. Society of the Colonial Dames of America. PhUadelphiii*
1898. 8vo. pp. 193.
In ability to prepare an m\iting volnme not one whit behind their brothers of
sitnilar patriotic societies, the ladies of the ahove or:;anization hav^e produced a
really hrilliant specimen of the bookmaker's art^ for the hjvlir*^ ^»f the society, in
gilt and blue, on the cover, toijether with the ;^or;y:ejus flaar t>f llie *iri^iinizanion,
inserted as frontispiece, lend an auractiveness to a volume widch wtnild other-
wise appear to be hot a rigid register of members, >yith the record of the co-
lonial ancestry of the same.
B^ Eev, Oharieif E. Beuh, Slomham, Maa«.
Honor Eiill of Ma»sachu$ttt^ Patrittts Ilerett^'ore Unkrw^f^n. Boston: Privately
iss^ued for the Massachusetts Cliapters nf the Daugliters of the American Re-
vokition, MDCCCXCrX. 8m. 8vo, Pasteboard covers, pp. 34.
Our curiosity is at once excited by such a title and is only allayed wh<?u we
learn that the '' Honor Uoli" is a list of men and wonien >vho loaned money to
the Federal Government dnrinpf the years 1771-171^, Amonsr the mimes of
those wlio furnished the *'siuews of war" in the dark days of the Hevohitloi].
appear many of our familiar and prominent New England patronymics.
Bi^ liev. fJharles E. Beals, Stoyieham, Mass.
Stifolk Deeds, Liber X, Boston : MutileSpal Printing Office. 1899. 8vo.
The volume before us is tlie tenth issue of Suffolk Deeds ordered by the Board
of Aldermen actinjr as rounty Conrmlssioners for the County of Sullulk. The
first volume of this series was aothorixed April 13, 1880, and wtis completed
before tlie close of the year. A glanec at the ten bulky volumes now issued
shows the propriety and wisdom of preserving their contents in print.
The chief attraction of this present volume is the Introduction, in wdilch Mr,
John T. Hassain, w*ho ha?* had charge of the printing from the besfinning, lias
colketed with much care i>iojjraphies of the Early Recorders and Uegisti^rs of
Deeds of the County of SuflVdk. from Sic'phtm Wirrthrop in lfS39 to John Balian-
tine, whose term of ofHce closed in 173J5 — nearly a full century. The account was
prepared as a paper for the Massachusetts Historical Society and reatl before
that association in May, 1H98. and was noticed in the Rkoistkr for Jauuary last,
page I'M. *' Each biography inchuies the parentage of the subject, when
known, a facsiuiiie of his autograpli, copious extracts from authentic source^s,
skilfully woven together by thh* aljlo antiquary, and a brief accoaat of the re-
corder's immediate family."
A Hand Book of PracZicnl SHqgeiftiom for the use of Stvdents in Genmlog^. By
Hknky R. Stiles, A.M., MJ>. Albany, N.Y.: Joel Munsell's Sous, Pub-
lishers. 1899. Uoyal 8vo. pp. uG»
Dr. Stiles has had much experience as a writer on historical and genealogical
subjects. The list of his works Includes the History of Brooklyn, 3 vols,; the
History and Genealogy of Ancient Windsor, Connecticut, 2tl ed., 2 vols., and
the Connectlcnt Stiles Family, of w*hlch he is author, and the History of King's
County and the Humphrey Family^ of which he is the editor. These works are
evidences of his ability to give advice ou the subject he has chosen* No one la
better fitted for it. The book will be found very usefal.
1900.] Booh Notices. 119
A Sketch of the Life of John Winthrop the younger. Founder of Tpswichj MassO'
chusettSy in 1633, By Thomas Franklin Watbrs. Publications of the Ips-
wich Historical Society. Printed for tlie Society. 1899. 4to. pp. vi.+77.
lU.
This book by the President of the Ipswich Historical Society is designed to
recon! the life of John Winthrop the younger, from his coming to Boston, in
1631, to the period of his declining a re-election to the Massachusetts Court of
Assistants, In 1650, his European experiences and his public services In Con-
necticnt obtaining only passing notice. These pages are the result of labor, and
claim for themselves the authority consequent on the careful collection of facts.
An admirable portrait reproduces the only authentic lilceness of Winthrop.
Facsimiles of manuscripts, two of them of the original size, will attract atten-
tion.
By F. W, Parke, Esq.
Wethertifield Inscriptions ; a complete Record of the Inscriptions in the five Burial
Places in the Ancient Toxon of Wethersfield, including the Towns of liocky Hill,
Xexcington and Beckley Quarter (in Berlin), also a portion of the Inscriptions in
the oldest Cemetery in Glastonbury. Compiled by Edwakd Swektser Tillot-
80N. Published by William F. Boardman : Hartford, Conn. 1899. 8vo.
pp. 372.
The Early Records of the Toxon ofDedham, Mass., 1672-1706 ; a complete Tran-
script of the Town and Selectmen's Records contained in Book Five of the General
Records of the Town, being Volume Five of the Printed Records of the Town.
Edited by the Town Clerk, Don Glrason Hill. Dedham, Mass: Dedham
Transcript Press. 1899. 8vo. pp. 416.
Manchester Historical Association Collections. Vol. i. Part il. Manchester,
N. H. : L. C. & L. M. Gould. 1898. 8vo. pp. 121-232. 111.
Appendix to the Report of the Ontario Bureau of Industries, 1897. Printed by
order of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Toronto : Warwick Bros. &
Butter, Printers. 1899. 8vo. pp. xl.+139.
To the preservative qualities of the ancient cemetery of Wethersfleld, arising
from a treeless, sandy soil, together with the labors of the compiler and his co-
adjutor, Mr. Edwin Stanley Welles, may be ascribed the production of a book of
reconls containing copies of some of the least mutilated among the very early
in>cripti(ins of New England. The olde8t stone remaining in Wetliersfield bears
the date WAS; in Xewington, 172G ; at Rocky Hill, 1731; in Glastonbury, 1698.
A complete index makes available this compilation of Mr. Tillotson, to whom
thanks are due for the thoroughness with which he has performed his very use-
fnl work.
Tlje present volume of Dedham Records is a continuation of the publication
of the reconls of the town from the end of Book Three, the last volume given
to the public.
The Manchester Collections embrace, as their most noteworthy contents, a
paper on the "Hon. Samuel Blodgett, the Pioneer of Progress in New Eng-
land," '* Indians of New Hampshire: Etymology of their Language," and the
" Home Life of Maj.-Gen. John Stark," this last being followed by a Biblio-
graphy on Gen. Stark, compiled by S. C. Gould.
In the Ontario Bureau Report are comprised papers and records relatiniz to the
early municipal history of the Province,' such as a " Dispersion Sale of 1829,"
"An Early Departmental Store," " Britisli Immigration into Upper Canada,"
and " The Peopling of the Province."
By Frederic Willard Parke.
Milton Ctmfitery. A Catalngne of the Proprietors of Lots, togrthor \cith a Ricord
of Ancif nt Inscriptions on all the Tablets in the Ctnnclcry prior to awl inrlud-
ing A.D. ISOO.—A.D. I6S7.—A.J). 1800. Boston: David Clapp v't Son,
Printers. 18H3.
This pampidet was issued in 1883 by the Trustees of the Cemetery. It con-
taios a list of the proprietors of lots in that year and a copy c)f all the inscrip-
tions from h;m2 to 1800, with other matters of interest relatinir to the ceinrtery.
Other towns have preserved records of the inscriptions of their burl;'! places,
and we commend their example to other towus. H. B. Martin is the present
town clerk.
120
^ook NqHccs,
fan.
Year Book of the Society of Sons of the Jifvolution in the State of New York^
New Ytjrk : Press of Fmncl!* E. FUcU, 47 l\vmu\ St. 1899. Mo\ pp. 61^0,
In blue and buiV— *old Conlineutftl colors? — and pj-iinrded by t!ie alert Continen-
tal of the socit'ty's seal, comes tbeyear book of 18IM), cootainhie, as frontisjiiere,
the portrait of Wai^hhij^ton by Sharple^ts. In this imposing volume may be
fouiiil not only a vnnt ainoiint of infonnation bearinpf upon tbe nntkinal and
Stall! socletles'of this orgaulxatloii, but also intich valuable hl?^torlcal material
of deep InttTcst to tbe geaeral student of Iilstor}. For example, not only may
we know tbe objects of the society as set forth in tbe constitution, as well as the
persoiind of tbe oflicern and members with tbeirppdigrec. btit as^eneronn portion
of the buok ably treats of tbe Revolution in ^[eneral, enumerating the battles, de-
scribing tbe First Continental Congress, setting fortb the military records? of
hnndreds of Revointlonary soldiers, and crowning all with a j^raphic delineation
of tbe life and work of George Wasliingtou» Tbe score or more of line il lustra-
tions dooble the value aiut interest of tbe book-
By Rev. Charhs E. BmU^ Stoufham^ Mass,
The Diary of Eev. Ebenezer Parkman, of WeHboroiigh, Mass., for the months of
Februnnj, March, April, Oclobtr and JVovtimber, 17*17; Novcmbt^r tind Decem-
ber of 1778, and the tjearsi of 1779 and 1 7 SO* Edited by Harkietti: M.
FoRni-:^. Published by th*j Wesllmrouirij Historical Society, 1»99. Small
quarto, pp. 327*
Tills extremely interesting book gives the best plctnre of tbe life of a country
miuisHter of the last century that the writer has seec. Tbe illustrations add
grejitly to the volume and it appears to be very carefully edited. If the entire
diary, assuminsj that Mr* Farkman kept one, a« apparently lie did, during the
Tvbole of his hmg ministry, wero in existence, We.stborough would be excep-
tionally fortunate and historical scliolaij* would possess a view of the home life
of New England for sixty years. The coat of nnm Is one of Golems productions,
but as its original once hung In the West bo rough parsonage its appearance as
the frontispiece is excusable. It is ta be regretted that so valuable a book is
not printed on durable linen paper.
By George K. Ctarke, LL.B.t of Needham, Mass.
Historic Side Lifjhts, By Howajld Fayson .UtKOLD, Illustrated with Portraits,
Diagrams and Fac-sindlcs. Harper & Brothers, New York and London.
ISi^li. t.'rown 8v'o. pp. 'SSQ.
Mr. Arnold has proved his ability as a writer by ins previous publications.
These Historic Side Lights will ije read witli Interest. They give new and often
humorous side lights of many autitjuarian matters. The l>ook is handsomely
printed and is fully Indexed.
The Medford Historical RcyiHter. Pid>lished by the Med ford Historical Society.
Vol. 2', Ko. 4. October, 18911. Price §1 a year; or 25 cents a nuinher.
This number of the Register completes the second year of its publication and
the second vohime of its issues. It contains some unpublished Medford school
reports, an able paper Ijy Miss Caroline E. Swift ou '* Maria del Uccidente"
(Mrs. Muria Goweu Brooks) a native of Medford, and other historical matter
relating to Medford. Mr^. Brooks attained a high position as a poet in the first
half of this century. Those interejsted in the history of that city should show
their appreciation of tlie work the Suciely Is doing by snbscrlbitjg to tlie Register.
Prweedinf^s in Obfirrtance of the One. Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the
OnjfUiisatiou of the Firift Church in Liiic^dn, Mfismichnmifif, AmjnH 21 and Sep'
fcm^er4, 18^8.' Cambridge; The University Press. PaniphlVt 8vo, pp. 192,
Illustrated.
Annlvfrsary Sennon at Lincoln^ Massachnmrtts. By Rev* Edwakp G. Poutkr,
181)8. Reprinted from the Proceeding.s. Pampldet 8vo. pp. 48, llkistrHted.
A Briff Skutch of Urorye: F. Bcuiis of Linrtdn, Mtim. Being an abstract from
the above anniversary scrnum. Pamphlet 8vo. pp. 7. Portrait,
History, town atid church, happily eudxidied in narrative, chronicle and biog-
i*aphy, witli valuable illusirations of the tliree meeting houses and iiort raits of
the several clergymen and parishioners, with a map of tbe original lfication»
cottibinea witli good printing in making these pamplUetH treasures indeed to the
town, tbe parish and the public. They will admirably serve as models for other
similar anniversarlea.
1900.]
Booh Notices. 121
Historical Collections of the Topsjield Historical Society. Vol. IV. 1898. Tops-
field, Mass. : Published by the Society. 1898. 8vo. pp. lx.+148.
This pamphlet contains the doings of the Topsfleld Historical Society and
papers upon subjects connected with Topsfleld. The history of the Academy
and the literary exercises at the reunion of the teachers and students of that
Academy, August 12, 1897, fill the greater part of the pamphlet. It Is Illus-
trated with a view of the Academy and portraits of Its principals, with bio-
graphical details.
Proceedings of the Pennsylvania Society y Sons of the Bevolution^ 1898-9. Phila-
delphia. 1899. 8vo. Paper covers, pp. 94.
From the unpretentious dress of this little volume, one would scarcely suspect
the amount of Interesting, and, Indeed, valuable material contained. The very
annotated map Inserted at the end Is an eloquent, yea, pathetic, disclosure of
Valley Forge and kindred experiences of the Revolutionary patriot.
By Rev. Charles E, Heals j Stonehamy Mass,
A Life for Liberty. Anti-slavery and other Letters of Sarah Holley. Edited with
introductory chapters by John Wuitk Cuadwick. Second Impression. G.
P. Putmara's Sons, New York and London : The Knickerbocker Press. 1899.
8vo. pp. v.-f-292. 111.
Thi" Men of New York : A Collection of Biographies and Portraits of Citizens of
the Empire State prominent in Business j Professional^ Social and Political Life
during the Last Decade of the Nineteenth Century. Bufikfo, N. Y. Geo. E.
Matthews & Co. 1898. 2 vols, issued In 9 pts. Folio.
Carrie F. Butler Thwing. An Appreciation by Friends^ together with Extracts
fr<tm her *• Journal of a Tour in Europe.** Cleveland, Ohio : The Helman-
Taylor Co. 1899. 12mo. pp. vl.-hl94. Por.
Commemorative of Calvin and Luther Blanchard, Acton Minute Men, 1775. By
Alfkicd Seukn'o Hudson. Published by Luke Blanchard, West Acton, Mass.
18in». 8vo. pp. 100. III.
Washington the Soldier. By Gen. Henry B. Carrington, LL.B. With lUus-
tnitions, maps, chronolojuical index and appendices. Lamson, Wolffe & Co.,
Bu>ton, New York, London. 1808. pp. xviii-}-431.
Pa:>so'/cs frorii the LiO: of Henry Warren Howe, consisting of Diary and Letters
\rritt*H during the Civil War, I86I-I860. A condeusrd History of the 30th
M'lss'ichnsi'tts Rtginiciit and its Flags, together irith the (ienv(ditgit'S of the
d'jfrrf'Jit lir'Uichfs of tin- Fatnily. Privately printed. Lowell, Ma.s.s. : Cou-
ruT-Cilizcn Co., Printers. l.S'JD. 8vo. pp. 211. Pur.
In M' mnriam. Samnd Colt aud Cahhecdl Hart C<dt. liy tlie Kcv. Samukl IIaut,
D.l). Illustrated by Clifton Johnson. [Sprini^lleUl, Mass.] li>08. 4to.
An I'urf'df't in'd <.'iij>(ive ; being the Story of En nice WilU'Ofis, xrlia, uttlm age of
St L't u ijmrs, cos rarrird mray fnnn Darjidd hy the Indians in 1704, and \r]to
lir,'l ani'>ng the India ns in Canada as one of them the rest of htr life. By Clif-
ton .loiiNsoN, with illustrations by the author and many old-time engravings.
[Holyoke, Mass. J l?;l)7. 8vo. pp.* 54.
If. -('«//. Ofho llaniiUon tf OUvestob, his Sons, Capt, John and Lt.-C<d. Otho
Huniltnii lid, >nul his Grandson, Sir lialjdi Hamilton, Kt. By Ilev. .\iirnuu
Wkntwdkth Hamilton Eaton, D.l). Halifax, N. S. : C. II. Buggies vt Co.
1>1>1». fevo. pp. 215.
Mfiuv-rial Discourse on Beuhen Aldridge (ruild, A.M., LL.D., Librarian of liroirn
I'nii'f rsity, d* lir, red in the First Baptist Meetiny-House. ./nnc IS, ISUi). By
IlKNiiY Melville King, Pastor. [Providence, K. I., ISDIKJ Svo. pp. 20.
Binaraphical Sk'etch oflif^v. Luthfr Farnham, A.M. By John Waud Dkan. A.M.
Mfuk'dr of Dr. (fKn'f/r Logan of Stcnton. By his widow, Dkiwhiah Nouins
L«Ki.\N. With St.'lections from his Cnrrespondrnct', edited by their Un-ot-iirond-
dau'jhtn'. FiiANCKs \. Logan. With an Introduction by Chaklf.s J. Still<^:.
Ulnitrations from Photographs by C. S. BuADroui). Philadelphia : The His-
torical Society of Pennsylvania. l5Ui). 4to. pp. 207.
The memorial of one who consecrated forty years of lier life to the service of
the negro race in general, and twenty-three years to the special work of conduct-
122
Booh Notices,
[Jan-
Inj? for them a school in Virjritila^ was committed to Aptest hands when ontrnsted
by JIIhs Hollcy's friends to Mr. Chadwiclc. Briefly mentioned in GapHson's bio-
grapl;iy, her career of ardnous and often discouraging worlc deserved the detailed
and appreciative coraraemoratioii which it receives. The dauj^hter of Myron
Holley conld not well have adopted a dtflTerent course of life, and those who read
this Yolvune will And in her lettera the entertainment and instrnction always
afforded by an enthnsiasit, especially when the cause enkindling the ardor is tie
noblest that ever inlliiiutHt tlie hnnian heart.
Men of New York is a bioirraphieal encyclopffidia that most brilliantly fulfils all
the expectations it Iiae* created » ai< it lh scarcely possible to ima,c:ine press work
more perfect; the matter of the text U indicated In the title. The second
volnme includes a eynoptical index of the entire work, fnrnishlnjj the principal
events in the history of each person, as also additions gathered since the publi-
cation of each biograpby.
The sweet face of Mr«. Tbwing renders intelligible the exclamation of her
lUTsband, '^ If yon had only known her!" In »ix chapters of reminiscence her
friends recall the years at Fxirminpfton, Vassiir CoUejie. Cambridge, Minneapolis
and Ckveland, the refnaSirder of the volnme biiing filled with the '* Journal,"
considered Ijy Mr, Thwinji as exhibiting more clearly her mental and moral
qnalitles than almost any otlier of her prodnctions.
The Blnnchard Memorial comprlseSr besides a sketch of Lnke Blanchard*s life,
sections treating of the dedication of the Blanchard memorial stone, the *' Sig-
nificance of Minute Men and Memorial Stones," the *' Minute Man and the New
EnglatHl MeetSng-House/' the *' Ancestrtd Aimals of Calvin and Lnther Blan-
ciiard,'' atid other allied subjects. The illustrations, together with the ndnnte
description of them, are a significant part of a work undertaken to present the
• events of April 19, 1775» in their relation to the dedication of the ** Memorial
Stone " erected by tlie publisher to the memory of the men whose names are
borne on the title-page*
The perennial idolatry accorded to Washington, nnt only by Americans but
by all Uberty-hnlng pcriples, will be gratified by the result which Gen. Carrlug-
tou's studies have atmbiedt that is. the evidence that Washington was in truth
one of the first military geninses of the world. The book will impress anew
upon all minds thi* image of the *" Ideal 8cildier" who was foremost among those
who assisted to estaitlish wliat he hoped wonld be—to use his own words — *• aa
asylum for the poor and oppressed of all nations and religions."
*• Hun across a dead Johnny, Went througli his pockets, found a ping of
tobacco. By his side lay a bag of flour. Appropriated both^ and that night
had some fritters and a good smoke. Such is war , . . I buried many
legs, arms, Inuids and dead bodies. Horrid scenes in and about the hospitals."
Abounding in sucli details as these, Lt. Howe's Diary and Letters give, what
aucb literature is especially valuable for. a first-tiand, unvarnisiied record of the
unglnrifiable commonplaces of war. The Imok will hold the attention of the
reader from beginning to end, its unpretentious style faithfully transmitting the
impressions of a mind similar In intelligence and patriotic fervor to the minds
of thousands of unnamed soldiers wlio fought on eitlier side in the Civil War,
Murvellously beautiful is the volume that describes the Colt Memorial Bnild*
ings, with illustrations of unsurpassable excellence, and letter-press equally
artistic. The Church of ih\i Good Shepherd, in Hartford, Conn., conuneinora-
tlve f>f CoL Samuel Colt and three infant cldldren, the Caldwell Hart Colt
Memorial House, both erected by Mrs. Samuel Colt, and " Annsmear," the resi-
dence of Cob Colt, are tlie subjects illustrated; while, besides the descnptlon
of these, the book contains the address and prayer at the dedication of the Me-
morial Ho use -
The *' Unredeemed Captive " relates a singular story, as tt still remains doubt-
ful whether Euiuce Williams voluntarily adopted a savage life, or whether her
whole existence of ninety years was one of coercion. Her history and that of
Deerlh'Ui previous to the tUne of her capture are interestingly told by Mr. Johnsoo.
The monograph of Mr, Eaton, *' prepared," as lie says, ** for historical par-
poses only," consisting of sketches of tlie eminent military services of niembera
of the family of his wife, is characterized by the thoroughness and graceful
style p*'culiar to the other productions of the author.
The character and actions of a deeply religious and public-spirited raan^ li-
brarian and Idstorian, are flttiugly eulogized in Mr. lOng's Memorial Discourse,
the principal events iu the life of Dr. Guild occupying due space in the sermon.
1900.]
Book Notices. 123
Mr. Dean^s sketch of Mr. Famham is reprinted from the Register of Oct.,
1898.
An absorbing book indeed is the Memoir of Dr. Logan, Quaker, Repablican,
Senator, self-constitnted negotiator with France, independent, unselfish. Quixo-
tic. His career was intimately connected with the history of the first half-
centnry of the United States, and, narrated as it is with ability and conscien-
tionsness, it will be recognized as an important element in the beginnings of the
nation. The letters fully confirm the opinion of him derived from the biography,
and, as they largely relate to Dr. Logan's efforts to avoid war with England, and
Inclode as correspondents such names as Jefferson, Madison and Pickering, their
Talne and attractions are evident. The book is handsomely printed and illus-
trated.
J3jf F)r€deric WiUard Parke,
The. Otmealofjf of the Cleveland and Cleaveland Families. An Attempt to tract
in the male and female lines the posterity of Moses Cleveland of Woburn, Mass,,
Alexander Cieveland of Prince William Conntp, and also a Bibliography of the
Cleveland Family, Compiled by Edmund Janes Cleveland and Horacb
GiLLBTTR Cleveland. Illustrated. In three volumes. Hartford, Conn.:
Printed for the Subscribers by the Case, Loclcwood and Bralnard Company.
1899. 8vo. Vol. I., pp. 1000; voL li., 1001-2000; vol. iil., 2001-2894.
Foster Oenealogy, being the posterity of Reginald Foster^ an Early Inhabitant of
Ipswich in New England, With Wills, Inventories, Biographical Sketches^ etc,,
also the Mecord of all other American Fosters. By Frederick Clifton Pierce.
Published by The Author. Chicago: Press of W. B. Conltey Company.
Super-royal 8vo. pp. 1081.
History and Genealogy of the Hinds Family. By Albert Henry Hinds. Port-
land, Maine. 1809. 8vo. pp. xi.+383.
The Story of the HuUhinsons, Tribe of Jesse. By John Wallace Hutchin-
son. Boston : Lee and Shepard, Publishers. 1896. Two volumes. Crown
8vo. Vol. i., pp. xvili.-h495; vol. ii., pp. vi.+416.
The Humphreys Family in America. Supplementary Xumher^ Jannary, 1899.
By Fkkdkuick Hi'mphrkys, M.D. Assisted by Hkxky li. Stiles, M.D.,
Otis M. Humphukys, M.l). New York: Wvnkoop Halleubeck Crawford
Co. 1899. Royal 4to (12^ In. by 10 in.), pp, 10*7.
History and Genealogtf of the StackpoU Family, By Everett S. Stackpolk.
[1899.] 8vo. pp. 252. * Price, So.OO.
History of the Descendants and Connections of WiUiam Montgomery and James
Somfrrille, \rho emigrated to America from Ireland in the opening years of the
19th cfnturn. [1897.] For sale by* Edward A. Claypool, Genealogist, 207
Rush St., Chlcasjo, 111. 12mo. pp. 1*12.
The Olcolt Family of Hartford, C^innectirnt, in the Line of Eunice (Olcott)
Gotfdtcin, 1639-1807 . Compiled by Frank Farnswouth Starr for James
J. Goodwin. Hartford, Conn. 1899. Super-royal 8vo. pp. 84.
iroldtktrait^ Genealogy. Descendants of Thomas Gnldthwaite, an Early Settler
of Salem, Mass.; with some Aoc/yunt of the Goldthicaite Family in England.
llln>trated. Compiled and Published by Ciiarlottk Goli>thwaite, compiler
of the Boardman Genealogy. Hartford Press : The Case, Lockwood &
Brainard Company. 1899. 8vo. pp. 411. 250 copies printed. Price, $5.00;
by mall, ^.20. Address, Miss Charlotte Goldthwaite, Hartford, Conn.
Sargent Record. William Sargent of Ipsicich, Xewbury, Hampton, Salisbury
and Ameshury, New England, U. S. With his Descendants and their Inter-
marriages, and other Sargent Branches. Compiled by Edwin Everktt Sar-
GKNT, St. Johnsbury, Vt. St. Johnsbnry, Vt. : The Caledonian Company,
Printers and Pub ishers. 1899. 8vo. pp.'S3l.
Pedigree of the Family of Grazebrook. By Gko. Grazkbrook, F.S. A. Privately
printed from *' Miscellanea Genealogicaet Heraldica." London: Mitchell and
Hughes, 140 Wardour St., W. 1899. 4to pp. 28.
Genealogy of Samuel Williams, of Grafton, N. H. By Josiaii TI. Drummond.
Portland [Me,]. Smith and Sale, Printers. 1899. 8vo. pp. 20.
VOL. LIV. 9
124
Jook Notices*
[Jan.
Wills of the Shermans of Yaxleu, in Sttfftdt, Enyhind. By a Descendant of Capt,
John Shenimn. Ri-printefl from ilie New-Englaai1 Historical and Genealogical
Rerrlst.tr for Jatuiai j, 1900. 8vo. pp. 9.
Mr, Eafph Whpfl<i(±. Puritan. A Paper read before the Connecticut Htstorical
Socielyt Ni>v, 7, 1899. By U( v, f.KWts VV. Hicks, M.A. With an Appendix by
Tm)MA8 S. WnEKLr>CK, rnljlished by ret|uest. Hartford Pre»i* : Tlie Case,
Lnckwood and Bralnarti Co. 181*1). ^vo. pp. 61.
Editiard Ahtm ami his Descemdtntjt, Bv William Nblsox- Paterson, N, J*
The Preiis Prlutinyr and PubliHhlng Co.', 2m Ua.\n St, 1899. 8vo. pp. aS.
We continue In this number our (|uarterly notices of genealogical worka re-
cently published.
The cxltiiiislue researches of the compilers of the Cleveland Genealogy have
produced a unique work, preservlnip: the history of au extensive and honorable
fiiinily, which they Imve collectfid not only from l\w usual snurces of genealo-
gies, but also ijy making record of evi.ryone of the Cleieland name mentioned
In army'rolls, State arcliivea, pension' reports, periodicals, advertinementat
directories, etc. Attention is Invited by the compiiers to the ancestries of
husbands and wives, the metliod of their arrani^ement olfe ring great assistance,
It is claiiTicd, in the verltlcation of rt?lationsidp to ancestors distlngui«hed in the
service of their country. Begirming In lOtitJ, the record is continued to the
present generation hi so comprehensive a manner as to well merit the epithet
universal. €>ne may acknowledge, but hardly realize, tlie iabor involved In the
compilation of materials sufllcieut to till tliree volumes of such a size, much of
the print — for instance, all of the collateral ancestries — being of the finest
legible type. Nearly eighty illustrations, chkfiy purtrnits, ail of superior ex-
cellence, are an attractive feature of tiie work. Among them is that of the
coliaboratort Horace G. Clevelaml. to whowe decease his associate feelingly
alludes, attributing to his indefatigable industry ihe completeness of the joint
achievement. Three indexes, occtipying nearly four hundred pages, testify to
the wide range of research whose results are tlius rendered available, Tlie con-
cluding ciiapier of the work consists of an account of Edward Winn, and de-
scendanth, — father of Ann, wife of the Moses Cleveland menth>ued In the title
page, — and nls** notices other Winn emigrants to America, constituting what
may be considered as a supplement to the Cleveland Geneaiogy, and showing
the abundance of coiiateral information gathered in tlie course of investlgatlouB
re{|uired for the production of a family history worthy of descending to the
posterity to which it is iiequeathed.
While conducting researcli on behalf of Mr. Volney W. Foster, the author
of the Foster Genealogy discovered that no Foster history, commensnratti
>vith the prominence of the family, had as yet been attempted. Adding to
the materials relating to the branch he had first investigated such data re-
specting otiier lines as he has since collected, he has produced a work cor-
n^spondlng in arrangement and value to the numerous genealogies already
published by Mr. Pierce. Besides the descendants of Ueginahi Foi^ter of
Ipswich, to wiiom are assigueii nearly four linndred pajres, the Dorches-
ter, Salem, Long Island, Seltuate and Chelmsforfl fiimiiies are included, fol-
lowed by sections relating U\ tlie de.scendants of John Foster of Kingsware,
England, and to xlndrew Foster of Andover, Mass. There are about two
hnntlrcd I lluj^t rations, views, coats of arms and portraits. The Imlex Is In-
adequate. One tliousand pages of small type require, at lea.st, an alphabetical
arrangement of names, completed i>y the printing of Christian names in full.
A list of corrigenda should iiave been added for statements such as that on
page 265, viz., that John Fo.Htcr. baptized March 30, ITGu, married Susannah
llobinson* gramMnughier of liev, John liobimon, the I^lgrim pastor, who came
over in the Mmjjimrer.
The youthful autlior of the HUids Genealogy deserves congratulation for the
accomplishment, at his age, of so arduous a task as the compilation of such an
extensive and thorough work. It is the result of great pains; the arrangement
of ihe materials collected Is admirable, placing the information which the boolc
contains at the service of the reader, with the least possible trouble to himself.
This arrangement, together with the exhaustive indexes, turns the book, aa It
were, Inside out at a glance,— a quality of self-disclosure which trebles the
value of a geneaiogy. The print Is good, and the lUastrations equally so.
1900.]
Book Notices. 125
The table of contents of the Hutcbinsons' Story discloses tbe variety and
piquancy in tbe narrative which mijrht be expected from its author, especially
as in this autobiography he has told whatever seemed to him tbe most worthy of
relation, and has also told it in a manner peculiarly his own. The last survivor
of ** the Hutcbinsons** has, in the publication of these deeply interesting vol-
umes, merited the gratitude of the patrons of reform and music in two con-
tinents. They possess a distinct value as history, since the famous quartette
was more or less closely connected with many of the progressive movements of
the last half-century. Like the '* almost miraculous '* singing of the family, this
account of their adventures is in a style artless, emotional, and therefore effec-
tive. Tbe illustrations are very characteristic.
The Humphreys Family supplement consists of "abstracts of wills and
memoranda concerning the English Humphreys, collected from the public, civil
and ecclesiastical record offices of Great Britain.** As an appendix to one of
the superior American genealogies, whose value is annually increasing, it will
be recognized as exhibiting qualities similar to those of that work. Its elabo-
rateness is obvious on every page. Besides the extracts from the English rec-
ords, it contains the Revolutionary services of the Humphreys, also an Orange
County (N. Y.) Humphrey family, and an obituary of Hon. James M. Mont-
gomery, of Buffalo, N. Y. An index and portrait of Dr. Frederick Humphreys
complete the work.
The Stackpole History and Genealogy, after sections giving accounts of the
Irish Stackpoles, the Coat of Arms, the Clare County Stackpoles, James Stack-
pole, tbe emigrant — found at Dover, N. H., in 1680 — and Lieut. John Stack-
pole of Biddeford, presents on page 69 a summing np of the first three genera-
ions of tbe Stackpoles in America. The remaining chapters exhibit the dif-
ferent branches of the family, viz., the descendants of Lieut. Samuel, Joshua
Jr., Charles, Ebenezer, Otis, Tobias, James of Thomaston, Me., William of
Bonton, John of Durham, Me., Absalom, Stephen, Capt. James of Waterville,
Me., Andrew of Biddeford, Joseph of Augusta, and the Stackpoles of Pennsyl-
vania. Unclassified Stackpoles, the Military Record, the College Alumni, and
tbe First Reunion — at Rollinsford, N. H., — are the topics of the concluding
chapters. An index, in two parts and of the most serviceable method, com-
pletes the volume. The illustrations are tine, those representinjr the seats of
the transatlantic Stackpoles being very picturesque; twenty portraits are in-
cluded in the list of embellishments. The binding and print are both com-
mendable.
Mr. Frank Montgomery has, in the Montgomery and Somerville families,
condensed the manuscript history of these families, prepared by the Rev. W. G.
Montgomery, now deceased, adding to it coUi^ctions made by himself and
others, and thus forming a l)ook which will be of material assistance in
tracing the ancestry of the names on the title-page, and which, furthermore,
bj the blank leaves provided, olTers anyone who can the opportunity of increas-
ing the amount of genealogical records necessary to the completion of the
various lines. The volume is well printed and illustrated with portraits. There
is no index.
The prolonged search of the Hartford records and those of the Colony of
Connecticut for the data embodied in the Olcott Family is plainly evinced in
the style of the work resulting: therefrom. The branches undertaken are treated
with lavish detail, the authenticity of the statements being guaranteed hy most
copious references. The thoroughness displayed in the compilation is also car-
ried into the index, an addition as indispensable to all works like this as is a
directory to a city. A tabular Olcott Pedigree still further increases the use-
fulness of the volume.
The Goldthwaite Genealogy relates to the descendants of Thomas Gold-
thwaite, who was the ancestor of all the Goldthwaites in America. As a result
of fifteen years' labor the author has collected the names of two thousand and
six hundred Goldthwaites, bringing the records of the family down to the tenth
generation, from Thomas of Salem. The Illustrations comprise views of
rwidences in England, and portraits of old-timo members of the race to whom,
for various reasons, was accorded especial esteem. The appendix contains two
documents of importance, the Goldthwaite Record left by John Goldthwaite of
Dtnvers, bom in 1771, and the account of the Boston family given by Miss
Hannah Goldthwaite Gowcn, born in 1774. The binding is neat and substantial,
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the prhit clear and of ^ooi\ size, and the paper of corresponding «|aalH}% Two
Indexes, the first of Ooldthwaittfs, the secoQcl of other iiamcst should be men-
tioned with particular coraineudalion.
The greatly rejjretted decease of the compiler of tlie Sargent Record, before
the completion of his work, has not prevented ttie tinbhin^ of a volnme con-
taining the records of ahont Ave thousand and three hundred persons, and show-
ing the patience and skill lR*stowe(l on tli« trisk to wldch the author sacrificed
his life. The scope of the ffenealofjy is Indicated in the title. A markeil ex-
celleuce is an index flllin^ sixty- four paj^es. The book is illnstrated with por-
traits. Thanks are due to the Caledonian Company for securinir the completion
of a valua!>lo production, and present! njj it in such form to the public.
The Graze brook Pedigree relates to this family since their settlement at Shen-
»ton, Co. StafTord, Enn:land, in 1204* and, containing as it does snillcient prooU
for every generation, aims at inciting others wiio have a pedlg-ree to prove it
step by step from records, Instead of refciTlnfr lo documents which generally
enpplyno references now of service. The conihlninff of the fragments scattered
through the periodical lu which they first appeared is a most happy Idea, and,
amoucr otiier objects attained, will iitiract tite attention of the Bewails who are
descendants of Meury Scwall and Margaret Grcysbrooke,
The beautifully printed Samncl Williams Genealogy, very largely derived from
the coUeetlons of Benjamin F. Wlllliims, of Grafton, will afford pleasnrc to the
descendants of the Grafton pioneer, and also furnish records serviceable to the
genealogist. Samuel Wiliiams was the Itfth in descent from lllchard WiUiama
of Taunton.
The reprint of the 8herman Wills will render these important docnraenta more
accessible to those interested lu them.
Rev. Mr. Hicks has conferred a favor on the public by consenting to print In
BO handsome a form his very interesting paper on Ralph Wheelock, great-jif rand-
father of the first president of Dartmouth College, and afHrmed by amply sup-
ported tradition to have taught the flrst free schwil In Massachusetts. Mr.
llicks's enthusiastic admiration of the Pnrltan miuister^ — for such he was in
England — schoolmaster and public spirited citizen has produced an eminently
readable sketclj. The genealoi^lcal additions hy Mr. Wheelock consist of facts
of special Importance to those of the Wheeiock name, and admirably complete
the contents of a Ixiok whose exterior is In every way line.
The Edward Antill whom Mr. Nelson commemorates was a merchant of New
York city in the seventeentli century, and the sketch of his career, tliou^h that
of a private citizen, is instructive by its portrayal of life In that town two cen-
turies ai?o. The descendants of the merchant who are particularly noticed a to
Edward AntilK 2d. of Piscitaway, New Jersey, Lieut.-Coi. Eduard Autill. Ihl,
of Quebec and Montreal, Dr. Lewis Autill of Perth Amboy, and Maj. John Antill
of New York. The pamphlet is pleasant reading as a narrative, apart from Its
genealogical details^ and copious references Bubstantiate the facts presented.
By Fndenc WiUard Farke.
SisimT/ €f the Hamlin Familih ii^Hh Genpaloffks of Early SHlhrs of the Nrtmt in
Americat 1629-1894, By II. FuaxivLIN Andrews, Attorney at Law. Exira,
Iowa: George W. Guernsey. 181H. 8vo. Part l., pp. 131. Price, ^2.
Genealoifif of Di'. Francis Joseph Pfeij^er of Phiiadelphia, Fentmi/lvania^ aud his
Dcweudtitds, 1734-1$99* By Edwin Jaqukth Seixkjis. Phliadeipbla.
181HJ. Royal 8 vo. pp. 67.
Biographfj of Dearon James A!kn. By Hiuam Knight. With Oentnlogtcal
Mrgiitter and Tf»limfmial8. Worcester^ Mass. : Printed by Charles ifamlUod*
180y. Royal 8vo. pp. 67.
Mine Gtnealofjij mid History of the DescemhmiK of Tlwmfis Hinf of Mil ford.
Conn., 1639. Compiled by Hon. RtinKMx (\ Hink, Judjje of the Municipal
Court. St. Panl, Minn. [St. Faul, Minn. IBS)5.] Sm. 8vo. (8 in. by 6 Id.)
pp. 239.
Proceedings of the John Bean (1060) Auociation ai its Annual Ee~union at
Mnnchfst^r^ N. H, Ajigusl 31^ 1898, wiih a Bean Genealogy by Hon. JosiaH
H. Drujilmond. 8vo. pp. 96.
Farrington Menwrial, A Sketch of the Ancestors and DeacendanlB of Dta. John
Farringion^ a native of Wreniham, Mass, To lohich is appended the Genealoffy
1900.] Booh NoticeB. 127
itfhU wife, Cynthia Hawes, 1899. Published by the Committee. [Portland,
Maine : Press of Sonthworth Bros.] 8vo. pp. 64.
Addenda. Ndf-N(iff History regarding the Origin and Meaning of the Name of
Neff. Together with Bevolutionary Records, Compiled by Elizabeth Clif-
ford Neff, compiler of the Naf-Neff History. Published and For Sale by
the Author. Cleveland, Ohio. 1899. Pp. 36.
Descendants of Elisha Ware of Wrentham, Mass,, to Jan. 1st, 1896. [By F. W.
Mann of Milford, Mass.]
Marvin BecJncith and his wife Abigail Clark. Their Colonial Ancestors and their
Descendants. Elkhorn, Wisconsin. 1899. Nob. 1, 2. 8vo. pp. 88; 65.
Beckwilh of Yorkshire. BBo. pp. 8. A reprint from the preceding work of
pages 5 to 12.
The Crosby Family of New York. By Ernest Howard Crosby. Sm. 4to, pp.
24. III.
The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families. 1899. [By S. B. Bennett of Pittston,
Pa.] 8vo. pp. 60.
A Collection of Family Records from Bartholomew Botsford and Winston lines of
Genealogy, as the Compiler [Sarah Annis Winston Pond] received her Name
from these families. The individuals are 1 Sarah Bartholomew, 2 Annis Botts-
ford Winston, 3 Alanson Winston. Hartford Press : The Case, Lockwood &
Brainard Company. 1899. Sm. 4to. (8 in. by 6 in.) pp. 60. The address of
the compiler is Mrs. J. Alanson Pond, Edgwood, Conn.
Proceedings of the Historical Association of New England Coz Families, No. 1.
1899. 8vo. pp. 8.
New England Coz Families. Svo. 1899. [No. 1, pp. 8. No. 2, pp. 9—16. No. S.
pp. 17—24.
A Contribution to the Genealogy of the Merrill Family in America, being a partic-
ular record of the Ancestry of Hamilton Wilcox Merrill. By his son Frederick
J. H. Merrill. Albany: Printed privately for the writer and for his
friends. 1899. 8vo- pp. 20.
Thf Poor-Poore Family Gathering at Lawrence, Mass., Sept. 6, 1893. Salem:
Printed by Newcomb & Gauss. Svo. pp. 44.
The Smnf! Genealagy, 8vo. pp. 18.
Simon and Joan (Clarke) Stone of Watertown, Mass., and three generations of
their Descendants. By David H. Brown. Stone Family Association. Boston,
Ma.ss. 8vo. pp. 8.
Specimen of the Register Plan for arranging Genealogies. No. 4. Deacon Simon
Stone, etc.
Barker Pedigree. By Jamks Atkins Noyes, Ph.B., A.M. (Cambridge, Mass.).
Boston : Printed by David Clapp & Son. 8vo. pp. 8.
Hills Family Genealogical Association. Incorporated July 6, 1894. Fifth An-
nual Report of the Directors. 1899. 8vo. pp. 15.
John Fuller of Ipswich, Mass., 1634. By Edward F. Evkrktt, A.M. 1899.
pp. 7.
Hon. Bulkley Edwards, Cromwell, Middlesex County, March 14th, 1891. Com-
piled by Mahgakkte K. (Savage) Uilky. Cromwell, Conn. 8vo. pp. 12.
Genealogy of the Fuller Families descending from Robert Fuller of Salem and
Rthofjoth,' Mass., 1638, 1898. 12mo. pp. 50.
Genealogical i Chart. Barnwell of South Carolina. Compiled bv Barxwkll
Rhktt ilEYWARD, A.B., LL.B*. Albany, N. Y. 1898. Broadside. Tabular
IVdigrce, 32 in. by 41 in.
Chamberlain Association of America. Report of Meetings for Organization and
o/ the First General Meeting, together with the President's Address and a List
of Members. Boston. 1898. i2mo. pp. 28. General Meeting, Aug., 1899.
12mo. pp. 03.
Otnstitution and By-Laws of the Chamberlain Association. Adopted September
3, 1898. 12mo. pp. 8.
The Cochran-Inglis Family of Halifax. By Rev. Arthur Wentwortii Hamil-
ton Eaton, B.A. Halifax, N. S. : C. H. Buggies & Co. 1899. Pp. 18.
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Sa\eyet8 in America ; or n History of the Immigrant SatmferSs By Amory Cajitkr.
Worcester : Press of Edwaixl H. Fbk^. 1»83, 8vd. pp. 120.
Thomas Cnrtis, Wt^lhen^jieldt CoutiecticuL Compiled by CirAKLKa B. Curtis.
No, a East Fifty-Fourth Struct, New York City, N. Y. Broadtikle. Tabular
Pedigree, 23 Id* by 8i \n*
Tbia Is iDteiTtied to be one of a series of volomea of Hamlin geoealoiery* It
traces tbe debcendants of James^ Hamblen of Barnstable, 1630, as far aa U»c
fifth genenitioii. A uuraber of early wIHb are glveo iu full. It is well arranged
and fully annotated, but lacks an uidejc,
A most attractive volumet gHin«f the descendants of Br. Francis Jo«opli
Pfeltfer, He was born In Germany* 1734, and settled io Philadelphia before 1756.
As he had but one sou who grew to fiinnhood, most of the vohime is> devoted to
dewcendanttt of Ids dan^bters. The book im well written with interej4t!ng de-
talU substaotiated by records, and shows evidence of careful researeli.
This is a well written account of the life of Deacon James Allen, who wai
born in Uakham, Mas**., 2 July, 1722. It pives not only an interesting narra-
tive of the life of this worthy man, but luchlen tally presents many delinite factd
Iti regard to hi8 native town, m, for instance, the tax lint for 1837. Appended
U a genealogical regl.Hter giving tbe descent of Deacon Allen, from Rev. Samuel
Allen of Braiutree, 1632,
The Hine genealogy U intended to be merely preliminary to a more complete
history w hicii the writer hopes to issue. It foLlowa the detocendants of Thomaa
Hine, wiio settled In Milf*jrd in 1040, to the ninth generation, taking mos>t
thtTronghly those branches of the family which remained in Connecilcnt. It is
well arranj^ed and lias a good Irjdex. Particularly to be commended In the care-
ful way in which definite references to autbonlies are given.
Tids pamptilet is more valuable than most of its kind, because St containa ac-
connts of the first two generations of the Bean family, &opplementetl bj
abstract** of early deed.s and wills. John Bean, the immij;mnt, i» aaid to be of
Scotch descent, and to have settled in Exeter, N. II., about IGCO.
This Is a revised edition of the Farrington memorial, publislied in 1880, It
is well Illustrated with lialf-tone pictures of the children of Deacon John Far-
rlngton and their homes. The description of tbe coat of arms appearing!: in the
former edition lias ijeeu wisely omitted, as the right of this Farringtoo famUf
to ehiim it ha.'s m»t yet been c^tublisiied.
This little pamphlet, in substantial and verj attractive form, preaents evi-
dences of the revolutionary records of Captida Rudolph Neff, Ensign Aaron
Scout, and Major Thomas Smyth, Jr. It forms a valuable supplement to tbe
Naf-Nefl* History.
This is in tiie form of two charts, enclosed in a neat cloth binding. Chart A
gives the tlrst four generations of the descendants of Robert Ware, compiled
from Tlie Descendnnts of Roiiert Ware of Dcdham. by Miss Emma F. Ware.
Chart B gives Ave more generations in the line of Eilsha Ware. In a separate
list are given dates of birtlis and deatlis. The volume Is embellished by illus-
trations of the Elisha Ware homestead, a reproduction of a deed by Elisha
Ware to hb son-in-law, Josiah Ware, and facsimiles of Ware sii?nature». It
alejo has aii Interesting map of a part of tlie Old North Parii^h of Wrentbam,
with Bites of Ware homes marked. It is arranged In a unique attractive form,
and is more easily preserved than many charts.
The tvso piimphlets before us, intended to l>e the beginnings of a series of
aimilar pamphhts, liave laid a good foundation for a satisfactory Beckwith
getiealogy. The ilrst uumiier gives some of the descendants of Matthew Beck-
with (liartfttrd, Conn., lt>4i>), together with accounts of allied families. The
second numi>er Is supplementary, discussing doutitfui points and giving liaea
omitted in the tlrst. Tlie conservative altitude adopted toward traditional and
unproved pedigree or incident is worthy of hearty commendation. The matter
in each numher is made accessible by a good index.
In pamphlet form, adorned wStlj pliotogravures of William Bedlow Crosby
and of Harriet Ashton Clarksou/iiis wife, with whose ancestry and descendanta
it dejds, this reprint from the New York Genealogical and Biographical Recoixl
for Uct«l>er, ISUS, January. April and July» \md, is well wortliy of being
perused and prcserveth
These suggestive sketches of the fnmiliea of Bennett, Beers and Bentley are
full of iQleresllog data which invite further research. The Bennett line bcglua
1900,]
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with Edward Bennett, who settled In Weymouth about 1736; the Bentley line
with William Bentley, who was in Kin^ipstown, R. I., before 1679; the Beers
fine with James Beer», whose son Anthony settled at Watertown In 1649.
A collection of genealogical data of portions of three families from which
the compiler received her name. The Winston line Is most complete, tracing
back to John Winston, who settled In New Haven about 1647. Some of the
descendants of Jacob Baitholomew (b. 1737, d. 1805, Bristol, Ct.)t are given,
and a few of the descendants of Theophilus Botsford (b. 1758, d. 1841).
At its second reunion in 1898 the Cox family mustered one hundred and thirty-
eight members. That the interest In the association is well sustained is shown
by the issue of the two pamphlets now before us, on the early Cox families of
New England. They continue the genealogy begun in the pamphlet issued in
1898, and discuss mainly the early Coxes in Maine. For a search in England
for the ancestry of William Cox of Pemaquid fifty dollars have already been
contributed by members of the family.
An account of some of the descendants of Nathaniel Merrill of Newbury,
through his son John Merrill of Hartford, Connecticut, is accompanied by two
charts. It is well arranged and printed on good paper. We may hope for
more complete results of the author's further investigations.
The reports of the reunions in 1893 and in 1896 of the Poor-Poore family give
evidence of a sustained interest in the association and in the purpose to have as
complete a genealogy of the descendants of immigrants Samuel and Daniel as
has already been made of John Poor.
A reprint with some additions from the Snow genealogy in the Register
gives the descendants for three generations of Nicholas Snow, who came in the
Ann in 1623, and settled In Eastham in 1645.
This reprint from the Rboistek for July, 1899, is a careful treatise, the scope
of which is sufficiently shown by the title.
The specimen of the Register Plan is accompanied by a description of the
plan used in arranging genealogies for publication in the Register. The plan
was devised in 1869 by Col. Albert H. Hoyt, then editor of the Register. It
has been in use thirty years, and has been approved by the best genealogists.
It has been described in the Register for January, 1870, in connection with the
Sherman family; in July, 1883 (Dean family), in July, 189G (Perkins family),
and again in October, 1890, with the Stone family as an example. This last is
now reprinted in pamphlet form.
This pedigree, giving one line of descendants of Robert Barker of Plymouth
and Marshfleld, is reprinted from the Register for October, 1899. The long
list of authorities cited seems to indicate that no pains have been spared to
make the pedigree complete and accurate.
The fifth annual report of the directors of this association states that in pos-
session of the director who has it in charge are more than three thousand
names traced to their anccstoi*s — William Hills, immigrant of 1632, Joseph
Hills, Immigrant of 1638, and the sons of John Hills, who came from Ashford-
In-Old to Boston in New England, 1 794-1800. The report contains an interest-
iDg discussion of the early generations of the Joseph Hills line.
An account of John Fuller and his descendants to the third generation,
^tbered mainly from the town and church records of Ipswich and the pro-
bate records of Essex County, appeared In the Register for July, 1899. It is
here reprinted in pamphlet form.
The ancestry of Hon. Bnlkeley Edwards is here traced to David Edwards,
who married in 1700 Mary Churchill of Wethersfleld, Conn. A brief synopsis
of his ancestry on the maternal Bulkeley line is given, running back to Robert
Bolkeley, 1199.
This interesting little memorial traces the descendants of Benjamin (bom
tboQt 1657 in Salem), youngest son of Robert Fuller of Salem, IGSC, through
the fourth generation, and in some linos as far as the eighth generation. It has
1 complete index of the Fuller and other names. In the case of tiie Fuller
names the year of birth is given in the index. The author apparently Intends
to issue later accounts of the descendants of the other sons of Robert Fuller,
namely, Jonathan, John and Samuel.
An interesting chart, giving six generations of descendants of John Barn-
Well, who came to Carolina from Dublin in 1701. It is well arranged and well
prtnted. The addition of more definite dates would greatly increase its value.
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The Chamberlain Association was orgaot^ecl In 1397. It h&s Issoed In these
two pamphlets reports of all its mectlugs, IncUiding the second anniittl one held
in August, 1899. The membership now numbers nearly one hundred and flfty.
An Recount of some of the noted descendants af Hon. Thomas Cochran, who
with Ids father Joseph and brothertJ Jnmes and William came from the nortli
of Ireland about 1761, and settled In Halifax, Kova Scotia. The facts are said
to be derived chiefly from pnrisli registers, bio|jrftphical dictionaries, British
Army Lists and tombstones. It is written in a precise and entertnining style*
While tradition is called upon to fumlsU more than would be desired for aa
accurate hlstoryt yet many valuable facts are ^ven in this account of the Saw-
yer family. It deals mainly with the descendants of Thomas Sawyer, who
settled in Lancaster in KHS. The lack of an index is to be regretted.
Six generations of the descendants of Tlioraas Curtis are givesa in this little
chart. It ig well arranged and printed on good paper.
Bji Ruth Wood Boaffj A.B.t of Boston,
RECENT PUBLICATIONS ♦
Fai^ENTBD TO THE NfiW-EliaLANn H[BT0R]C GetTRALOOICAL SoCISTT PBOlf
•July 15 to December 1» 1&99.
L
Prepared by Benjamin Davis pETflEn.
Puhlication* teritttn ortdited by memher* ofth^ SociHy,
The bleolt Family of Hartford, Connecticot> in the line of Eunice (Olcott)
Goodwin, 1B39-1807. Compiled by Frank Famsworth Starr for James J. Good-
win. Hartford, Conn. 1811!!. 8vo. pp. 84,
Proceedings of the John Bean (1660) Association al its Annual Reunion at
Manchester, N. H., Auffust 31, 181>8. [Including a Bean Genealogy prepared by
Hcni. Jot^lah H. Drnrnniond.] 8vo. pp* [>f>.
John Ftiller of Ipswich, Mass., itW4. By Edward F. Everett, A.M., of
Cauibridtrc, Ma^s, [Reprinted from the New-England Historical and Genea-
logical Kfgister for July, 181)11.] 8vo. pp. 7.
Shnon and Joan (Clarke) Stone of Watertown, Mass., and three Generations
of their Deacendants, By David H. Brown, A.B. [Reprinted from the New-
England Historical and Genealogical Hegi^iter for July, 1899.} 8vo. pp. 8.
Local tlistori/.
Proceedings in observance of The One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of
the orfranizatbm of The First Clmrch In Lincoln, Masf^achu setts, August 21 and
September 4. 18D8. Cambridge. 1890, 8vo. pp. 102.
The First BohLou Imprint. By Dr. Samuel A. Green, LL.D. [Reprinted from
the Massaehusetls Historical Society Proceediogs, 1899.] Boston. 1899. 8ro,
pp. 8.
The Story of the Old White Meeting House in Whiting, Vt. By Rev. Ed win
Sawyer Walker, A.M. Chicago. 1899. 8vo. pp.22.
The early records of the Town of Dedham, Mass., 1672-1706. A complete
transcript of the town meeting and selectmen's records* contained m book Uveof
the general records of the town, being volume live of the printed records of the
town. By Don Glea.Hon Hill. Dedham. 1899, 8vo. pp/416.
An Eccies-iasllcal Counell held at Groton. Massacbusettf*, April 15, 1712, By
Dr. Samuel A. Green, LL.D. [Reprinted from the Proceedings of tiie Maasa-
chu^etl.H Historical Society for 1899. Boston. 1899.] Svo. pp. 4.
Blogrjiphical Sketch of Rev. Luther Farnham., A.M. By .Tohu Ward Bean,
A.M. [Ueprkiteil from the Nevv-Kngland Historical and Genealogical Register
for Oct., 1898.] 8vo. pp. 4.
A Brief Sketch of Georsje F. Bemla of Lincoln, Massachusettsi. Bein^an Ex-
tract from the Sermon of Rev. Edward G. Porter at the One Hundred and
Flftlntli Anniversary of the Lincoln Church, Cambridge, 1899. 8vo. pp. 7.
• This list dou8 not includo publieatioas which are elsewhere noticcdi unless written
by a member.
1900.]
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A Sermon commemorative of one hundred and fifty years of The First Church
in Lincoln, Massachusetts, delivered September 4, 1898. Containing biographical
sketches of the pastors and some of the citizens of the town. By Rev. Edward
G. Porter. Reprinted from the proceedings. Cambridge. 1899. 8vo. pp. 48.
Lt. Col. Otho Hamilton of Ollvestob, Lieutenant-Governor of Placentla, Lieu-
tenant-Colonel In the army, major of the 40th regiment of foot« member of the
Nova Scotia Council from 1731 to 1744. His sons, Captain John and Lieutenant-
Colonel Otho Hamilton 2d, and his grandson, Sir Ralph Hamilton, Kt. By Rev.
Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton, B.A. Halifax, N. S. 1899. 8vo. pp. 22.
n. Other PubUeatiam.
EiMtory,
Certain additional notes touching upon the subjects of Ignominious Punish-
ments and of the Massachusetts Currency. By Andrew McFarland Davis. [Re-
printed from the Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society at the semi-
annual meeting, April 26, 1899.] Worcester. 1899. 8vo. pp. 9.
LoetU HUtory.
Ancient Pavings of Pemaquld. By J. H. Cartland. 1899. 8vo. pp. 11.
The Church at Market Square. Read at a meeting In the Chapel of Markets
Sqnare Presbyterian Church, German town, Philadelphia, on Thursday Evening,
November 17, 1898. By Henry S. Dotterer. [Reprinted from the Perklomen
Region.] Philadelphia. 1899. 8vo. pp. 22.
Winthrop Church, Boston. Anniversary Exerclses,SMay 29 and 81, 1898. 12mo.
Bio^aphy,
Count Rumford, a sketch. By Marian Thompson Hosmer. Boston. 1899.
S2nio. pp. 4.
Dr. John Frank Pratt. By Charles E. Banks, M.D. [Reprinted from the
New-England Historical and Genealogical Register, July, 1899.] 8vo. pp. 4.
In Memory of Julius Dexter. September 23, 1840. October 21, 1898. Cincin-
nati. 1899. 8vo. pp. 38.
ColUgt* and SehooU,
Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. Preliminary List of Students. 1899-1900.
8vo. pp. 14.
Catalogue of Groton School, Groton, Mass., 1899-1900. Aver. 1899. Ifimo.
Acts relating to Lawrence Academy, Groton, Massachusetts, with the By-Laws
of the Institution. Groton. 1899. 8vo. pp. 13.
Official Register of the Officers and Cadets of the U. S. Military Academy,
West Point, N. Y. June, 1899. 12mo. pp. 39.
Fourth Annual Catalogue of Fairmount College, Wichita, Kansas, for the
collegiate year, 1898-9, with announcements for the year 1889-1900. Wichita.
1899. 12mo. pp. 51.
Exercises at the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Putnam Free
School, April 12, 1898. Newburyport. 1899. 8vo. pp. 78.
Societies and Imtitutions.
The Two Hundred and Fiftieth Annual Record of the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery Co., Massachusetts, 1896-1897. To which is appended a List of Past
Commanders and Preachers of Anniversary Sermons. Sermon by Rev. Stephen
H. Roblin, D.I). 8vo. pp. 228.
Annual Report of the Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston,
1898. Boston. 1899. 8vo. pp. 199.
By-Laws of St. John's Lodge A. F. and A. M., Boston, Mass. Instituted July
30, A. L. 5733, at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, on King (now State) Street, Bos-
ton. By James W. Allen. Boston. 1809. 12mo. pp. 116.
Collections of the Old Colony Historical Society, No. 6. Taunton. 1899.
870. pp. 176.
Bulletin of Excursions issued by the .sub-committee on excursions and trans-
portation, of the Committee of Arrangements appointed i)y the Conjrrejrational
Club for the entertainment of the Second International Conjjrejjational ('ouncll,
BoNton. 20-28 September. 1899. Boston. 1899. 12mo. pp. 10.
Ye Piljjrim His Book wherein are written many thyni^s needfuU to be known
by ye Piljrrim journeyinfj to ye jroodlye towne of Plimouth for ye celebration of
ye International Congregational Council on Friday ye 29'*» day of September
(X. S.) A. DM. 1899. Boston. 1899. 8vo. pp. 7.
Ye Puritan His Book. Wherein are written many thyngs needf ull to be known
132
Recent Publicatiomt,
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by ye puritan journey in e to ye paodlye towne of salem for ye celebration of ye
IntKjrnational consre^ational council, on Saturday ye 23** day of September
(N. S.) A. Dm. 1893. Boston. 1899. 8vo. pp. 7.
The Boston Book, containing matter relating to the Second Intern ational
Congre^tlonal Council, at Boston, Massachosetta, U. 8. A. • • • Boston. 1899.
12TBO. pp. 232.
Minutes of tlie Sixty- Second Anniversary of the Sprinirfield Baptist Associa*
tlon field with the Central Baptist Church, Sprhigileld, Illinois. September 6 and
7, latHK Sprin.srflelfL 1899. 8vo. pp. 23.
Transactions of the Massac hu a etts Horticultural Society* for the year 1899*
Part I. Boston. 1899. 8vo. pp. 129.
Transactions of the Massachusetts* Horticultural Society for the year 1896.
Part III. being the list of accessions to the library doring the Tt^ar. Boston,
1899, Hrcj.
The Two Hundred and Slxty-First Annual Record of the Ancient and Honor-
able Artillery Co., Massachusetts, 189H-1899. Sermon by Rev. William IC. Hall,
D.D. Boston. 1.H99, 8vo. pp. 138.
Transactional of the Alaljauia lliatoricnl Society, 1897-1898. Edited by Tboraas
Mc A dory Owen, secretary. Vol- II. Tu**caloosa. 1898. 8vo. pp. 2fH.
Annual Report of the Ontario Hbtoric^l Society, 1899. Toronto. 1899. 8vo.
pp. 60.
Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of the Har^-ard Club of New Tory City, wHb
theList ofOmcers and MerahcTB. Kew York. 1899. l<5mo, pp. 102.
Proceeding's of the Masnachusetts Historical Society. Secend Series. VoL
XI L 1897-1899. Published at the char^jte of the Peahodv Fund. Boston.
1899. 8vo. pp. 521.
Dedication of the Foirg Library at South Weymouth, Mass., Sept. 14. 189B*
8vo. pp. 42.
Eleventh Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State
Historical Society, for the period from November I, 189fi, to Noveml^er 1, 1898.
Topeka. 1898. 8vo. pp. 186.
The Story of Hie First Meeting Houne built in 1634^6 by the First Chnrcb,
gathered at Salem, Julv and Augnstt 1^29. Published by the Essex Institute.
Salem. 1897. l»)mo. pp. 31.
Transaction No. .'>3. Tiie Hlstaricjil and Scientific Society of Manitoba.
Manitoba Birds of Prey, and tlie small mam ma Is destroytnl by them. By A. E,
Atkinson. Winnipeg. ' 18*)9. 8vo. pp. IT*.
Transaction No. 54. The Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba.
Historical sketch of the Charitable Instittitlons of Winnipeg. By Mrs*. George
Bryce. Winnipeg. 1899. 8vo. pp. 31.
The Historical and Scientlrtc Society of Manitoba. Annual Report for the
year 1898. Winnipeg. 1899. ftvo. pp. 23.
Proceedlnirs of the Bunker Hill Monument Association at the Annual Meeting*
June 17, 1899- Boston. 1899. 8vo. pp. 4fi.
Capt. ,T*>hn8on Monlton's Company. Thefirj^t to leave the district of Maine in
the Hevobition. Read before the Maine Historical Society, Jan. 2(j, 1899. By
Nathan Gonkl. 8vo. pp. 8.
Annual Report of Kssex Institute for the year ending May t.^^ 1899, with the
charter and by-laws of the society. Salem. 1899. 8vo. pp. 60.
Collections of the Nova Scotia Historical Society, for the years 1896*98*
Yol. X. Htillfax, N. S. 1899. Svo. pp. B30.
Report of the Boston Young Men*8 Christinn Union, for the year ending
March 3!, 1899. Boston. 1899. 12mo. pp. 147.
Proceedings of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin at its Forty-Slxtb
Annual Meaning held Decemhi'r 8. 1898, and of the State Historical Convention
held Februarv 22 and 23, 1899. Pnbllshed hy Authority of Law. Madison.
189!l. 8ro. pp. 230.
Annunl lU-pnrt of The Connecticut Historical Society. Reports and Papera
presi*iited at the Annual Meeting, May 23. 1899. Also a list of oftieers and mem-
bers and of donations fnr the year. Hartford. 1899. 8vo. pp. 4(1.
The Register t)f the Lynn Historical Society, Lynn, Massachusetts, f or tbe
year 1898. Lynn. 1899.' Svo. pp. 60.
St. John's Day, Monday, June 24, A.L. 5889, A.D. 1889. Dedication of the
New Masonic Temple of North Star Lculge, No. 8, Lancaster. N. H. Inclndlug
the address of Bro. Henry O. Kent, Past Master. Boston, 1889. Svo. pp. 113.
1900.]
Deaths.
133
U. S, GifvtmmefU^ StaU tmd iiunieipal Pubiieaiiom.
Massachasetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolationary War. [Vol. V.]
Boston. 1899. 8vo. pp. 969.
Census of the Ck)mmonwealth of Massachnsetts, 1895. Prepared under the
direction of Horace G. Wadlin, chief of the Bureau of Statistics of Labor.
Vol. III. Population and social statistics. Boston. 1899. 8vo. 597.
Classification and Catalogue of tht? Library of the Massachusetts State Board
of Agriculture. Prepared by Frederick H. Fowler, B. Sc. Boston. 1899.
8vo. pp. 125.
Acts and Resolres passed by the General Court of Massachusetts in the year
1899. Boston. 1899. 8vo. pp. 902.
Connecticut State Board of Agriculture. Descriptive Catalogue of Farms in
Connecticut for Sale. By T. S. Gold. August, 1899. Second Edition. Hart-
ford. 1899. 8vo. pp. 62.
MitceUaneouM,
The Inter-Generation Period. By Charles H. Chandler. (From the transac-
Uonfi of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. Vol. XII. pp.
499-504.) Madison. 1899. 8vo. pp. 5.
DEATHS.
Capt. Samcrl Worthinoton Dbwbt died
in Philadelphia, June 9, 1899. His
special distinction is the daring feat
performed by him in early manhood,
▼it., the decapitation of the Andrew
JackM>n figurehead of the Constitution,
in 1834. lie was the son of Capt Sam-
uel Madan Dewey, of the 3d U. S.
Artillery, commandinjjj officer at Fort
Warren in the war of 1812, and was
bom at Falmouth, Mas8., Feb. 4, 1807,
but came when he was three yearsj old,
with his parents, to Boston, which be-
came hi.N home. At thirtepn he went
to se*i, and had commanded several ves-
sels by the time he renched twenty-eij^ht,
his age when he performed the famous
exploit a-sociated with his name. The
commandant of the Charlestown Navy
Yard, a supporter of Andrew Jackson,
had substituted for the allegorical fig-
urehead of the reconstructed frigate
Consiiiiition a statue of the President.
< apt. Dewey, an ardent Whig, felt in
the fullest measure the indignation of
bis feUow partisans, and resolved to
avenge the nisult. Choosing a stormy
night, he set off in a boat alone, and
reaching the ship undiscovered, sawed
off the head of the image after three
hours' labor, and brought it with him
ashore.
Capt. Dewey never again went to sea.
For twelve years he was a broker in
New York, and in 1845, having amass-
ed a moderate fortune, he purchased
land in North Carolina and devoted his
attention to mineralogy. His last years
were spent in Philadelphia. His visits
to hia boyhood's home, however, were
regular, and during one of them, in the
year 1873, he met by appointment at
the rooms of the New -England Histo-
ric Genealogical Society, 18 Somerset
St., Mr. Samuel Adams Drake, the
author of ** Historic Fields and Man-
sions of Middlesex.*' Here Capt. Dew-
ey related to Mr. Drake, in the presence
of John Ward Dean, the librarian of
that society, an account of his exploit.
Mr. Drake preserves a record of the
interview, in his ♦* Historic Fields and
Mansions of Middlesex." jmges 41 to 44.
Capt. Dewey was proud of his re-
lationship to Admiral Dewey. The
Captain's grandfather was brother to
the Admiral's great-grandfather. Their
common ancestor was Simeon Dewey,
of Lebanon, Conn., bom May 1, 1718.
The descent of the Admiral is : Simeon,
William, Simeon, Julius Yemans,
George. The Captain's descent is : Si-
meon. iJenoni, Samuel Madan, Samuel
Worthington. Capt. Dewey was never
married. — By Frederic Wilidrd Farke.
John Edward Gardner, Esq^ of Exeter,
N. H., died in that town, Monday morn-
ing, August '21, 189;^, aged 64. He was
the head of the oldest mercantile house
in Exeter, and his length of service as
a business man there was one of the
longest. He was born at Exeter, Janu-
ary 13, l83o, and was graduated at
Harvard College in 1856. The death
of his father in 1857 recalled him from
Chicago, whither he had gone with the
intention of there beginning a mercan-
tile career, to Exeter, where, as the only
surviving son, he inherited the business
134
Deaths.
[Jan.
e^tabliflhed by his great grandfather in
1770, with which the great grandson
was connected more than forty-two
years,
Mr. Gardner serred eight terms as
treasurer of his native town, and was
moderator from 1893 till the time of his
death. He was appointed by Governor
Busiel a member of the police com-
mission in 1895 for four years, and re-
appointed by Governor Rollins for the
full term of six years.
Of semi-public trusts many had been
accepted by him. He was a trustee of
Robinson Seminary for six years, and
for nineteen years its treasurer, as also
treasurer of the Academy for six years ;
he was besides director of the National
Granite State Bank, and likewise of the
Exeter Banking Company. Every office
of the First parish has been filled by
him.
Mr. Gardner married, January 13,
1875, Miss Mirian S. Nightingale, of
Boston, who survives him, together
with three sons.
Unaffected, genial, liberal, of well-
trained and many-sided abilities, he
has left vacant a place which Exeter
with difficulty will fill.— S^ Exeter New-
LeUer, Aug, 25, 1899.
Mrs. Elvira Abmenius ^Wright) Wil-
liams, widow of Hinckley Williams of
Goshen, Mass., died Nov. 3, 1899, while
on a viftit to her son-in-law, Lucius M.
Boltwood, in Grand Rapids, Mich. She
was born in Pownal, Vt., July 19, 1808,
the eleventh, youngest, and last surviv-
ing child of Hon. Solomon and Eunice
(Jewett) Wright of that town. Her
father, Solomon Wright, was a very
prominent man in his county and state,
representing it in the legislature eight
years, was judge of the county court
three years, and judge of the probate
court. Of Judge Wright, Gov. Hiland
Hall of Bennington, an intimate friend,
says in the Vermont Historical Magazine^
** He was gifted with a sound judgment
and fine natural abilities. He often
appeared as an advocate before referees
and auditors, and in justices* courts,
displaying great skill both in manage-
ment and argument, and sometimes
rising to a surpassing eloquence." She
came through a long line of Northamp-
ton ancestors. Her descent from Dea.
Samuel Wright runs through Samuel
Jr., Joseph and Samuel. In the mater-
nal line she was descended from the
Lymans, Sheldons, Kings, and Bolt-
woods, all prominent families in Hamp-
shire county. She was a second cousin
of the illustrious Gov. Silas Wright of
New York, who was bom in Amherst,
Mass., May 24, 1795. Samuel Wright,
grandfather of Governor Wright, and
his brother Charles, grandfather of Mrs.
Williams, about 1742, settled on con-
tiguous farms about four miles north
of the centre of Amherst. There Samuel
continued to reside until his death,
while Charles, about 1762, removed to
Pownal, Vt., where he died Dec. 23,
1793, at the age of 74 vears. His wife
was Ruth, eldest daughter of Solomon
and Mary rPantry, born Norton) Bolt-
wood, to whom he was married by Rev,
Dnvid Parsons on the 19th of October,
1742.
The early education of Mrs. Williams
was obtained at the schools of Pownal
and at the academy in Bennington, Vt.,
and she was for a short time a teacher
in her native town. January 9, 1833,
she married Hinckley, son of John and
Mercy (Weeks) Williams of Goshen,
and came with him to the house in
which he was bom, where, with occa-
sional short absences, they spent the
fifty- five years of their loving, trusting,
and happy married life. There are a
few now living who recall the charming
personality ot this beautiful young bride
when she came to Goshen. She entered
at once into the business life of her
husband, and was his able assistant
in the store and post office, so that she
was well kno\%'n to all the people in
Goshen and the surrounding towns,
and was a favorite with them. Her own
mind being of a superior cast, she not
only embraced every opportunity to
improve herself by reading, but endea-
vored to arouse a like enthusiasm in
others, and counted nothing too great a
sacrifice that her own children and
others mitrht receive a good education.
She delighted in making her home
beautiful and Attractive, a home of hospi-
tality and kindness. Here her industry,
frugality and good judgment were pro-
verbial, and she was a pattern in all
womanly and housewifely virtues.
Her presence was reserved and retir-
ing, yet commanding, and her will was
law to those who loved her. The motto,
«' Great is the gift of silence," was hers,
therefore she was " swift to hear, slow
to speak, slow to wrath," and she is not
known to have ever had an enemy.
Her last days, spent with her entire
family in the home of her devoted and
ministering children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, were days of hap-
piness and rest. The grace of her pre-
sence was a pleasure to everyone whom
she met, and the house she has left
seems, by her loss, deprived of its crown
of glory.
,.**-
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NEW-ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL
REGISTER.
APRIL, 1900.
GEORGE ROGERS HOWELL, M.A.
By William Herrick Griffitu, Esq., of Albany, N. Y.
Br the passing from earth of George Rogers Howell, M.A.,.
Arcliivist of the State of New York, who died at Albany, N. Y.,
April 5, 1899, the world of history, liteniture and genealogy
mourns the loss of an author of note, the city of Albany a repre-
sentative and public spirited citizen, and the State a trusted and
valueil official.
Born at Southampton, Long Island, the home of liis honored an-
cestors for generations, on June 15, 1833, the history, annals and
welfare of the place were to him, all through liis life, matters of
deep and lasting interest, taking, as he did, an honest pride in the
fact that his ancestor, PMward Ilowell, left ilarsh (libbon, Bucking-
hamshire, England, came to America in 1G39, and after obtaining
a grant of six hundred acres near Lynn, Mass., became the leader
of tbose sturdy colonists who made tlie first English settlement in
the State of New York, at Southampton, about June 15, 1(540.
That Edward Howell must have been a man of good family in the
land of his birth, would appear from the fact that we find record of
liie using arms to which he was entitled, which same armorial blazon
can yet be seen carven upon the old gravestone in the Southampton
cemetery, erected to the memory of his son, ]Major John Howell,
who died in 10911, as well as upon many other Ilowell gravestones
in the same cemetery. This device, the arms of the Ilowell l)ranch
to which Mr. Howell belonged, is described : Gules, three towers
VOL. LIV. 10
136 Oeorge Rogers Howell. [April,
triple towered, argent. Crest : Out of a ducal crown or, a rose
argent stalked and leaved vert, between two wings, indorsed of the
last.
Mr. Howell was the eldest son of Charles Howell, bom Sept. 9,
1801, died Dec. 8, 1888, and Mary Rogers (daughter of Capt.
Matthew and Ruth (Sayre) Rogers), bom Aug. 26, 1806, died
Aug. 1, 1867. The Rogers, Sayre and Howell families were re-
presentative ones of Suffolk County then, as they are today, and
Charles Howell was a man highly respected and well known in
Southampton.
Charles was the son of Capt. Oliver Howell of Southampton,
Long Island, b. 1764, d. 1805 (m. 1792 Mehetable, dau. of
Stephen Rogers), captain N. Y. militia; son of Zebulon of South-
ampton, b. 1721, d. 1811 (m. Joanna, dau. of John and Joanna
Howell) ; son of Zebulon of Southampton, b. 1694, d. 1761 (m.
Amy, dau. of Samuel Butler) ; son of Joseph of Southampton, b.
1651, d. 1734 (m. Lydia Stocking of Connecticut) ; son of Edward
of Southampton, b. in England in 1626, d. 1699 (m. 1st. Mary,
dau. of Rev. Robert Fordham ; 2d, Mary, dau. of Richard Bryan
of Milford) ; son of Edward of Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire,
England, bapt. 22 July, 1584, d. 1655, came to America 1639
(m. Frances , b. d. July 2, 1630) ; son of Henry of Eng-
land, who died there July 7, 1586 ; son of William Howell of We-
don, County of Bucks, England, who died 1557 (m. Anne Hamp-
ton).
Mr. Howell commenced his education in the district school, en-
tering next the Academy at Southampton. He early in life mani-
fested a strong love for books, and after due preparation at the
Academy entered the Sophomore class of Yale College, which was
then under the presidency of Theodore D. Woolsey, D.D., assisted
by Professors Silliman, Olmsted and Hadley. He entered college
in 1851 at the age of eighteen, graduating in 1854. After gradu-
ation he spent several years in teaching in academies, continuing in
private, however, those studies most congenial to him, especially the
sciences and languages. Having in the spring of 1861 decided to fit
himself for the Christian ministry, Mr. Howell entered in the month of
September of that year the Princeton Theological Seminary, from
which he graduated, and immediately devoted himself to ministerial
work as stated supply of the Presbyterian Church at Moscow, Living-
1900.] George Rogers Howell. 137
8ton Co., N. Y. About this time an event occurred which turned the
whole course of his future career and caused him to finally choose a
literary life. As we have said before, anything pertaining to South-
ampton or Suffolk County and its interests gained the enthusiastic
attention of Mr. Howell. While engaged in study and later, in the
midst of his ministerial duties, yet he was a constant contributor to
the newspapers and periodicals of Long Island, so that when, in
1865, the 225th anniversary of the settlement of Southampton was
to be celebrated, it was but a natural thing for Southampton to
select !Mr. Howell to deliver the historical address, which was so
well received that in 1866 it was printed under the title of "The
Early History of Southampton, Long Island, with Genealogies,"
X. Y., 1866. A second edition of this work was demanded in 1887,
and the books were all spoken for before the publishers could deliver
them. When this work was commenced by the author, no history
of the ancient town had ever been written except a brief mention in
Thompson's ^ Long Island," and there existed nothing concerning
the past except a roll of loose leaves, once a hook, which no town
clerk for generations had been able to read, and which after a long
period of study and careful research was deciphered and made plain
by Mr. Howell. He also published about this time a "Genealogy
of the Parsons Family."
In 18G5 the fame of Mr. Howell as a student and a scholar was
known in the West, and he was offered the presidency of a college
in Iowa, but his engagements compelled him to decline. He taught
at Pottstown, Pa., in 1867 ; was principal of boys' scliool at South-
ampton in 1869, and at Lakeville, Ct., in 1870 and 1871. In
1872, at the suggestion of Dr. S. B. Woolworth, he was asked, on
account of his skill and linguistic abilities, to accept the position
of Assistant Librarian of the New York State Library at Albany.
During the illness and upon the death of Dr. Homes, the duties of
acting librarian, as well as assistant, fell to Mr. Howell, and he
made himself invaluable. His peculiar abilities here found full scope
for action, possessing as he did natural talent in cataloguing and
arrangement, a most intimate knowledge of books in general, while
his suggestions with regard to the purchase of suitable and de-
sirable volumes were of great value in developing the resources of
the immense collection of books and MSS. owned by the State.
Some years after, his worth was recognized in this connection by
188
George Rogers HowelL
[April,
liis iippointnient as State Archivist, which poeition he filled until
the time of his death ; his services to the State occupy a space of
ib*ver twenty-ecven years. He wae an expert m traoslating and de-
ciphering curious and indistinct sentences and expressions in all lan-
guages, and his decisions were accepted by the highest authorities
on such matters without qucation.
It was while in the performance of his duties here that he pub-
lished an elaborate " History of Albany and Schenectady Counties,*'
which was tlic result of yeiira of hard labor, and which ia today a
laetinjjr monument to his memorv,
Mr. Howell was for over fifteen years Secretary of the Albany In-
8titute» founded in 1793, and during his long and faithful service to
tliis organization delivered many able addresses before that learned
body, which are publislietl in their ^* Transactions/' and many of
which attracted the attention of leading newspapers and periodicals
throughout the State* Some of the more notable of these }>aper&
were: "Henddry in England and America," "Who Opened the
Port of Japan? A Lost Chapter of History Recovered/* "Crypto-
graphy, a llelic of the Civil War," *' Shakespeare or Bacon? " " The
Open Fular Sea," ^ Evidence of the French Discoveries in New
York previoua to the Colonization of the Dutch,'* *^ Heraldry in the
New Capitol at Albany,*' '^ The Dark Day of 1883,*^ " Linguistic
Discourses," " African Explorations," " Pre-Columbian Discoveries
of America by the Webh,*' " The Original Meaning of English and
Dutcli Surnames of New York State Families," " Epitome of Albany
History," and many others.
Mr. Howell assisted in organizing and founding as a charter mem-
ber the " Order of Founders and Patriots of America,** and recog-
nizing his prominence as an authority on the History of America,
his compatriots elected him to be their Historian-General, which
position he held until he died. Aside frmn hi^a natural interest in
the principles for which this Order stood, he was proud also to be
the representative in it of hitj colonial ancestor, Edward Howell,
and his Revolutionary sires, Stephen Rogers and Captain Abmhani
Sayre, A few years before his death he delivered an address before
the N. Y. Society, which attracted such wide attention over the
country that it was ordered published and distributed to members
and to libraries over the land. The subject of this address waa :
'' Date of the Settlement of the Colony of New York.**
1900.] Oeorge Rogers Howell. 139
The University of Yale, in 1885, conferred upon Mr. Howell
the degree of M.A. While many applied to him the title of " Rev-
erend,** he seldom made use of it, nor of his other honorary appel-
lation, and only a day or two previous to his death, upon being
asked by a stranger where he obtained his degrees, he answered
the question by a comment made to his wife, in the quiet of his
home, saying : '* I think when an entire city gives me a title it is
as great an honor to bear it as when conferred by a college."
During the last years of his life he gave to the world a clever
work of fiction, entitled " Noah's Log Book," which at once de-
manded a second edition, soon also exhausted. At the time of his
death he had ready for the press a delightful book for children,
which he regarded as his best work. Among his poetical writings,
^ Hail to the Flag" received national recognition.
Besides the New-England Historic Genealogical Society and the
two organizations already mentioned above in which he was an
honored officer, Mr. Howell was a member of the " Troy Scientific
Association," '* The New York Historical Society," " New York
Genealogical and Biographical Society," "Historical Society of
Pennsylvania," " Historical Society of Wisconsin," " The Colonial
Society of Southampton Town " (which is to place a memorial
tablet, perpetuating his services, in some public place in Southamp-
ton), and many others.
In March, 1868, Mr. Howell was married to Miss Jlary Cath-
erine Seymour, daughter of Norman and Frances Hale (Metwilf)
Seymour of Mount Morris, Livingston County, N.Y. Mrs. Howell,
ae well as her husband, is well known in the literary and social
world, and lias been especially active in prosecuting the cause of
woman suffrage. One son, Seymour, died while a student at Har-
vard University in March 1891.
Mr. Howell's last illness was very brief, of scarcely forty-eight
hours' duration. The cause of death was typhoid-pneumonia, but
he passed away without experiencing pain or regret, and in the hope
of a glorious immortality.
Peculiarly modest and retiring of disposition, it is hard to find
any complete record of his services to the world from any of his
l>ooks or papers. He disliked extremely the fulsome praise of his
achievements by a public which did not always understand his work
and methods. As one of his dear friends said over his lifeless
140 Hunnewell. [Aprils
form : *' Here was a man who spent all his life as a lover of books
and among them. He knew their very souls, not alone their out-
ward forms. What higher mission can come to any human being
than to stand before the incoming generations and pass to them the
things that are great? We stand before what is left of one who
loved beauty. He sought in whatever form he might to express the
beauty of God's work. He was so modest that we knew not his
varied and many attainments."
For years Mr. Howell was an intellectual and moral force in the
life of Albany. He gave an impulse to culture, to Christian good-
ness and to a spiritual faith, which will long survive him. The
world takes the fragrance of his personality into its memory and its
sympathy.
HUNNEWELL.
By James FaoTiiiNOHAM Hunnewell, A.M., of Charlestown, Moss.
The name Hunnewell, variously spelled or misspelled during some
centuries past, is uncommon in England, and yet it appeared there
long ago in fully two dozen places, nearly all in the southern coun-
ties.
For generations nothing about it there seems to have been known,
at least publicly, in America, until the writer's research, a long one,
that, besides an interest of its own, may be a help in showing per-
sons similarly occupied how the long unknown can be found, for the
writer started without a clue. By this research he has gathered
enough to make a volume, but he will not now attempt to present
the material. He will only mention some bearers of the name, and
tell the story of his own immediate family — which has never yet
been fully told, and incorrectly in the few places where it has been
attempted.
A hunt for an ancestor, or somebody who might prove to be one,
can be very pretty sport in old England. Of course there generally
first must be research, usually a good deal of it, and then may come
travel, that is more delightful, however interesting documents may
have been. The writer can hardly wish any one a more charming
excursion than his when he first saw his family name on an old
monument in the old home-land.
A neat victoria with a liveried driver and a good horse, a sort
of conveyance not apt to be found by a traveller in minor places out
of England, took him six or eight miles west of Exeter. The way
1900.] Bunnewell. 141
was over high ridges, down deep into vales, steep for that country,
or anywhere else, and then higher land with a magnificent park was
reached. Farther on, still by a narrow lane-like road peculiarly
English, there is a wide and magnificent view — deep into and far
over a great vale to the distant heights of Dartmoor, crowned by
Heytor. Xestled on the swell of land, and just as Enghsh as all
else, is a hamlet with little old thatched houses and an even older
church, not large and yet not small.
It is Ashton in Devon, a place that through its long lifetime has
been apart from the world. The church is Perpendicular, rough-
cast, with a square western tower, and is, also in the old English
way, surrounded by its burial ground. Internally there are five
bays, a couple of aisles, a barrel vault, and most notable of all, in
front of the altar, an open carved wooden screen, well designed and
evidently old, having along its base thirty-two panels, in each of
which, also old, is a curious painting of a saint. The storms of the
Reformation do not seem to have reached this peaceful spot. Per-
haps ten feet inside the porch door there is in the aisle pavement a
grey stone, some five by three feet in size. On the upper part is
bolted a smooth brass plate bearing, along with a little ornament,
an inscription in black letters, all clean and in good order :
** In Death is Lyfe | Hear Lyeth \ Willyam HoNNr | will G son
OF I MaTHEW HOXIWILL | AND lOANE HIS WYFE | DeCESED THE I OF |
November Ano | Domini | 1614."
By his will, where he is spelled Ilonnywell and is styled gentle-
man, he directs that he shall " be buried in the parish church of
Ayshton and be covered with a faire marble stone and to be engraved
in brass. The sonne of the said ^latthews & Joane." The result
of his direction remains, as is seen, to our times. His will, a copy
of which is beside the writer, shows that he was a good substantial
man with relatives and friends in the region where he lived.
Many who bore his name — spelled in most of the ways that
could be invented — three of these on his will and brass plate — were
scattered throughout Devon in the sixteenth and seventeenth cen-
turies, most of them quiet persons of various occupations, including,
as was apt to be the case in that country, some who were husband-
men or were sea-faring. Many of them were of moderate means,
but, notably, several left money for the poor in their neighborhoods.
The writer has not searched, or guessed, back to Bosworth Field,
let alone Hastings ; nor has he tried to develope certain spelling on
the KoU of Battle Abbey ; this lovely Devon land seems good enough
for anyone to hail from, and start from.
The name, as already remarked, appears elsewhere in England,
yet its infrequency is in a degree proved by the London Directory,
where for years it was not to be found. There are, however, sev-
eral entries of it during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in
the records of St. Margaret's, Westminster, and in the eighteenth it
142
HunnewelL
[Apra,
was in a great citj house. Copies of all references to it in these
places, known to exist, are a part of the writer's collections already
mentioned. One portion may roach the eastern counties, and is aa
follows :
** Mary daughter of » . , ♦ Honeywell and relict of ... . Hawkins
married a^; her second husband Captjiin Richard Hill of Yarmouth co. Nor-
folk an emhient Seaman in the Service of tlje Duke of York afterwards
James the 2nd.
*vShe had two daughters and coheirs viz : Christian wife of Sir Jolm
Leake Kn' Vice Admiral of Great BritiaUj and Elizabeth wife of Captain
Stephen Martin Leake."
These entries, while interceting as showing a possible diffusion
of the name, are too late (latter part of the seventeenth century/)
to lead to a person who carried it to New England.
Afler making note it seems of all who bore the name in old Eng-
land for a hundred years, an entry was found that appears to be the
link between the old and the new lands.
In the Register of the Parish of St, Andrew^ Pbjmoitth^ Devon^
is the entry :
" Ambrose Hunniwell and Jane Homes were married on the first day
of November, 1659,"
This entry is remarkable as the only one of an Ambrose in the
fidl collection just mentioned, and, unlike a great many others, he
appears to have left no intlication of children or of will in England.
While it is quite proi>able that the above was not a "church wed-
ding/* St. Andrew's Plymouth is an interesting place to associate
with a parting from tlic old world. Fronting an oblong square
where the civic buildings are, it presents a large tower and grey-
Stone walls with granite quoins and window eases. The interior,
clear from end to end, has three aisles of nearly equal height,
arcades with slender pillars, and vaults barrel-form panelled. Near-
ly all the windows have colored glass, and there are many monu-
ments along the walls. The prevailing style is Perpendicular. It is
a cburch worthy of an ancient and renowned port, aud it is aa far
as well can be vciy English.
Two years later the name Ambrose is found in Xew England,
then and there also apparently uniqnc. There cannot be two nniqnes ;
it seems that they must be one person.
"In 1601, Ambrose' Ilunnewell from whom the point at the Fort
takes its name» resided at the lower end of >Sagadahock/' (Me.
Hist. Soc. II, UJ3,) June 25, 1602, he bought land on the Sada-
dabock river (Indeuturc), About 1G71, he was livhig on islet
called Ilonniwella Point (Deposition). A year later he appears to
have signed a petition to Massachusetts (M. II. Soc, V, 240), and
July 2^^ 1674, to have been a grand juror at a court at Pemaqoid
(Do, J 2d S., IV, 345), also, April 1*, 1688, a selectman.
1900.] Bunnewell. 143
This "HunnewelFs Point" on the western shore of the mouth
of the Kennebec river in Maine appears to be the land first associ-
ated with the writer's ancestors in America. It is shown on the
larger maps of the State, and distinctly on the chart of the United
States Coast Survey (No. 8, 1858), which also shows ** Hunniwell's
Beach" along the open sea in the neighborhood. No. 2, 1858,
shows bearings, and No. 4, 1861, is still clearer and more minute.
The site is prominently associated with the very early history of New
England. Here was the first considerable attempt at settlement,
that of the Popham Colony, in August, 1607 (described in the Memo-
rial of it, 137, etc.). It was "on the peninsular . . called by the
Indians Sabino, but now bearing the English name of Hunnewell's
Point." (Me. Hist. Soc, I, 29). The colony continued there
about a year (Do., V., 336). One ship with colonists sailed from
Bristol (Memorial, 140), and must have brought West of England
people, some of whom must have later helped to spread news about
the new country. Strachey gives farther information (Mass. Hist.
Soc. Coirs, IV, i., 239-40).
This Point is a dozen or more miles south of Bath, and can be
reached by a pleasant steamboat excursion. It presents a great
ledge of pale granite rock with grass and abundant shrubs on the
sides. A long curved beach extends westward ; on the other hand
is the Kennebec. From the crest of the rock, site, it is said of the
earliest fort, there is a great view all around south over the sea.
Northward is lower, or better, land, and, on a low ledge projecting
into the river, Fort Popham with two stories of granite casemates,
chiefly dating from the time of the Civil War, unfinished, and a
monument of an obsolete and expensive style of work. It is said
to be the third fort on the spot. Altogether the scenery and view
here are exceptionally imposing.
However good the country hereabouts may now be, it was in the lat-
ter part of the seventeenth century trying enough. Church says (H,
56), that by 1689, "the Kennebeck and Eastern Indians with their
confederates " made war against the English in !Maine, New Hamp-
ehire and Massachusetts, and forces were sent against them, includ-
ing the famous captain himself. According to the Massachusetts
Archives (107, 42), "The Inhabitants of Kennybeck Riuer and
SacLidihock Inland" petitioned the Council of Massachusetts for
help, styling themselves " Your poor and humble Petitioners, being
in a 8;id deplorable condition the Army being called home . . . the
most of our houses being now att this Instant in a fflanie." Hence
they desired "a speedy supply of men." On July 11th there was
an attack near Lieut. Hunniwell's garrison. (This was Richard
H., of Scarborough, of whom more elsewhere.) July 20th, a
Charles Hunnewell was killed by the Indians.
Ambrose' had children. They were born, and they lived, al-
though there seem to be no extant records of their births and order.
144
HuiuiewelL
[April,
The early Maine records hml a hurt! time between dispersion or
destruction during the devastating French and Indian Wars. Still,
evidence quite as gocKl exists elsewhere, and was in time fuunJ,
Naturally these children, like a great many other persons of their
region, moved southward to peace and Heeurity. In Boston, 1G81,
ap[>ears on the tax-list an Ambrose— the first oote of him there; in
lO^iH, were a Stephen and a Richard, the latter ako ia 1G?59, Of a
sister Mary there is later evidence. In IGUB^ at Charlestown* first
appears the writer's direct ancestor Charles, Years later, the rela-
tionship of all these five is found clearly on record.
Amhrose^ at BoiSton in 17r^l, deposed that abont 1671 ''he lived
with his Parents upon an Islet called llonuiwell's Point on the
West Side of the Mouth of Keneheek Itivcr/' April 1(], 17 1^^ he»
of Boston, signs "Rec'^ of my brother iSftfphtn Hunnewell •' pay
for hia (Stephen's) interest in lands ''on ye South Part of Sagadehoc
River," iticluding certain " made over unto my Father Ambrose
Hunniwcll."
Mnrt/ (Whitin) of Boston, -'widdow/' conveys to her brother
Stephen Hunniwell of Boston, Fisherman, her interest in the same,
at the same date. (Stephen's pursuits are further shown in accounts
of his death, that will f>e given hereafter by the writer.)
Jitthard Ilonny well of Bootou, conveyed same to *^ my well-
beloved Brothrr Stephen Honnywell of Boston, Marriner." June
24, 1747, Richard Hunniwell of Boston, N. E., mason, "being
aged," made his will. He gave tr> the ministers, Mr. Webb (Rev.
John, New North Church, 1714-50), and Mr. Eliot (Rev. Andrew,
Do., 1742-78), £10. each, and made bei|uest« to hrothtr Charhff's*
widow (he iL Dee, 14, 1737), and to brother Charles's childi*en,
especially naming Richard and Mary (living in 1747), Also £10.
"to my Nephew Stephen** (a son of the above Stephen).
TIma appear Ambn>8e of Kennebec, and hi8 five childi^n (of
whose number, etc., there is further evidence). Before giving an
account of those who remained in Boston, and of certain ones in
Maine, the writer tells the story of hia ancestor Charlea and of
descentlants from him»
Of CiL\RLES" the first record appears to be on the Charlestowo
Records, " 16^)8, Novemh'' 17^' Charles Hunnewell of Boston and
Ehzabeth Davis of Charlestown, Joyned in Marriage before the
Reverend M^ Simon Bradatreet, Minister,*' (of Charleetown, Oct.
26, 1698, to 1741).
In Savage's Genealogical Dictionary of New England (II, 499 )»
Charley is said to have been the son of Richard of lio8ton, a state-
ment that gecnifi to have been copie^l by Wyman, Rugglcs, and
other writers. He, however, has not the distinction of being the
eon of hia brother, who appears to have become confused among
several Richards to be mentioned elsewhere by the writer,
Afl already shown in this account, we find how, by looking and
1900.] Hunnewell. 145
gathering here and there, we get the means to form a fair opinion
of persons who lived long ago in quiet or secluded life, and of
whom nothing like biographical notices exist. This fact we can
continue to observe. General characteristics appear. Members of
the present fstmily, while good citizens through two centuries, seem
to have avoided political life, and to have kept as far as could be,
and as will be shown, a settled position and permanent home. Of
course in such a period there have been diversities of ability and
of fortune, and in these the reverse of decline has been evident.
Between 1708 and 1728, Charles bought sundry parcels of real
estate in Charlestown ; among them, in 1710, the house and land that
for the next eighty-four years made the homestead of the writer's
ancestors.
January 16, 1710, says the deed (Mid. 15, 396), he bought of
Jonathan Welsh of Charlestown "Dwelling house and barne, with
all the Land adjoining," given to the latter by his father's will, and
situated in the second division of the town, so called (now Somer-
ville). There were fifteen acres of land bounded south by a way
leading to Menotomy. The place was about a mile northeast of
Cambridge meeting-house, and three miles west by north of that
in Charlestown, on what was long called " Milk Row." About fifty
feet north of this road stood the house, built probably in 1691,
when Thomas Welsh, father of Jonathan, had, by Selectmen's
record, liberty to build. This house, as known long ago by the
writer, was of wood, two stories high, and had a sloped roof. In
the centre was a very large chimney, before which were a stair and
the front door. On each side of these was a fair sized room with a
beam across a plastered ceiling. The windows were narrow. At
the back was a kitchen on which was subsequently put a second
story. In front were two terraces, on the top of which the house
stood, and by the road a gate flanked each side by a long hedge
of lilacs fully ten feet high, and back of these by trees. The place
was the most picturesque of its age, or nearly its age, that the writer
remembers in the region. It was not a "colonial mansion," but it
was decidedly superior to the usual old farmhouse. Long ago, also,
it disappeared there, due effort to the contrary notwithstanding;
poor recent buildings are now on a part of its site, and not a trace
of its picturesqueness remains.
Charles* had eight children, all baptized in the First Cliurch,
Charlestown ; of whom two died young, and two were uuiiiarried.
He died Dec. 14, 1737. The inventory of his estate, dated Alarch
13, 1737-8, shows a valuation of £1304. 19. 0. Small as this
would now appear, it ranks midway in a list of the estates of eigh-
teen heads of families who were near that date best off' in his native
town, the largest being £4086. It shows what was then a condi-
tion in a prosperous town of Massachusetts. Millionaries had not
been invented tliere, but as was said of the dollar that Washington
146
Governor Richard Vines.
[April,
ia reported to have thrown across a river— money would go further
then than now.
The limit of this article is reached, and the writer briefly remarks
that later he proposes to give fiirther account of early Hnnne wells
in Maine and in Massachusetts. Tlie name has continued in Maine,
and occasionally one who bore it thence has appeared in Maef^achu-
eetts, but all who have been permanent in the Irttter are descended
from those already mentioned. The writer's line from Ambrose' is
Charles,* Charles,* William,* William/ and James." From liich-
ard, youngest son of Charles^ who had a larnre fiiniily in Cambridge,
came Walter and H. H,, and the family described by ,H. S. Rug**
gles (n. p, 1892).
GOVERXOR RICHARD VIKES.
SOME NEW FACTS CONCERNING HIS PERSONAL HISTORY.
By CflAHLES Edwar© Banks, Surgeon and Medicflrl Purveyor, U. S. M. H» 8*
No one familiar with the early colonial history of Maine can fail to have a
deep admiration for the services rcntlerv^d to the infant province by Richard
Vines, nor liesitate to enter tain the greatest respect for his noble character.
It has iibvayg lieen an intention of mine to reconi aa fully as possible the
story of \m Btrngirleg in eatablidhing civil authority in the province as rep-
resentative of the Lord Proprietor, and to dtdineate in its proper light the
results of the work performed by him under the most adverse ei re umstances.
The exigenciett of public service have prevented the consummation of this
wish, and aa I have some new ra:iterial respecting hi,^ family and the close
of his earthly career in another part of the world, I have thonght best to
phice it before the Society, in order that it may be available for future use
by the historian of that State. This material has b<-eu in my posseB!*ion for
about lifteen years, and I think further retention of it undesirable.
Of t!ie origin of Governor Vines, whom Sir Ferdinando refers to as
** my servant/' I have l>een unable to obtain any definite information. It
is probable that he was a Went countryman, pos^^ihly a resident o£ some
parish in Somersetshire, near the Gorges family seat^ from whence he went
into the service of Sir Ferdinando as his agent, or "steward genemb" in
the management of the colonizing enterprises of that worthy knight.* That
•In 1883 t!ic Clnrendon Historical Society piilili:shed " T!io Hearse of the Earl of
Eases,*' h\ Kichard Vyiies (1516), and I wrote tit once to the secretary, Edimiii4 Qold-
8Tnid» liopinK to get iiirormtttiou as to a possible reUition*ihi|> betwet-n onr Richard
Vines and the Rev. Hiclinrd VineR» the author of the niemorial sermon. In renl^ ho
wrote : *' I can give you certain information u» to your man — — ; son of Vfuc^,
a West country yeoman. lie bad two brothcra, Winiam and Henry. The former was
killed, 1 believe, at Mmlrid, by order of the Tnquisiltion in 1598 or 1599, for having in
bis possession a copy of Edward Sixth's Book of Common Prayer. Henry was the
fiitheT, I feel sure, of the author of * The Hearse/ and thus my R, V, would he a
nephew of yours/' I endeavored to elicit from Mr* Gold»mid the reasons or iiroofn of
these tstrttements, but 1 was unable to obtain any furtlier reply from him. I place this
on record for whatever voJue it may have.
1900.] Governor Richard Vines. 147
he afterward became a temporary resident of London seems to be proven
by the following entry taken from the parish registers of St James, Clerk-
enwell: Baptized February 22d, 1625/6 *' Richard, son of Richard V3mes
& Jone ux." This seems more than a coincidence of names, as it is known
that his wife's name was Joan, and that he had a son Richard, of whom I
shall speak later. This date was, as will be remembered, ten years after
the winter spent by him and his companions at the mouth of the Saco river.
Four years later, in 1629, on the same day of February he was granted
a patent with John Oldham for the territory comprising the present site of
Biddeford. With his subsequent career, after his aiTival in the Province
of Maine, most of the members of this society are familiar, as developed in
many scattered documents and letters which have been printed from time
to time in numerous publications. It is not my present purpose to deal
with this period of his career, when he was struggling against the machina-
tions of that turbulent factor in Maine history, George Cleaves, whose con-
tinued and often successful efforts to disturb the peace finally drove this
sterling character away from the province to seek rest in his declining
years under more favorable conditions. The date of his departure for Bar-
badoes, whither he went, can be quite closely identified. In a letter dated
18th of February, 1645/6, George Cleaves says: "For though Mr. Vines
be now gone." He sold his patent October 2l8t, 1645, to Dr. Robert Child,
and between that date and the following February above referred to, he
took his departure for the Island of Barbadoes, where he lived in the parish
of Saint Michael's. There he practised his profession of medicine, and en-
gaged largely in the cultivation of cotton, tobacco and sugar. Two letters
of his from that place to Governor Winthrop are extant under date of 19th
of April, 1647, and 29th of April, 1648, in the first of which he says : —
'' I have settled myselfe by God's assistance on two plantations adjcun-
ing, containing 50 acres, the which I hope after 6 months will mayntayne
me and myne comfortably, besides my practice of physick which is worth at
least 10,000 lb. of tobacco per ann. declare, yett. it is hard with me by rea-
son of my great payments for my plantations and negroes and other neces-
sary clisbursements already paid to the value of 40,000 lb. of tobacco, which
keepes me bare at present ; I doubt not but the next crop (proving well)
but to Ik? better able to live than I have been many years. ♦*♦♦♦*♦
I blesse God my family continue in good health, all liking the island well,
notwithstanding their change of dyett, which at present is but slender, yet
far from want. I feare not but within six months to live as plentifully as
any man upon this island, according to my proportion. I have at present
10 acres of cotton planted at the least, as much corne for my provisions, by-
iides tobacco. The next yeare I intend for sugar, at present I cannot." *
Richard Vines lived three years after the date of this last letter, and the
following entry from the parish registers of Saint Michael's gives the date
of his burial.
"1651
AprUl 19 Docto^ Rich*^ Vines
Ch : •' t
I have tlie pleasure of laying before the society the following copy of
his will : —
'flatchinson. Collections, I. 250.
t The letters **Ch.*' probably indicate his interment in the ch(urch), or ch^ancel),
aihc was a person of social position and of wealth.
148 Governor Richard Vines. [April,
Int. 18. Jane 1651.
In the name of God Amen I Richard Vines of Island of the Barbados gent
being sicke in Body bat of Prfect sonnd Memory doe make and ordaine this my
last will and Testamt : in manner & forme follow ing (vizt :) Imp** : I beqneath
my sonle into the hands of Jesns Christ my Redeemer and my Body to the
Earth to bee Bnried in the Church of St. Michaells in sure confidence of a glori-
ons Resorrectiun :
Item : I will that all my debts be honestly satisfied.
It : I doe ordaine my beloved wife Joane Vines and my sonne Richard Vines
to be my LawfuU Execute" and that my wife doe Inioye one third Pte of my
whole Estate during her life and at her death to bee at her disposing.
Item I do give to my grandchild Bellinda Parrasite five hnndr^ pounds of
Muscovdas Bug*' P ann : for her better Education : and she very soddainly to
bee comitted to the caire of Mr. Lindsey and when she cometh to the age of
flfeteen yeares to have two thousand pounds of Muscovados sug*' —
Item : I doe give to my sonne in Lawe Thomas EUacotttwo hundred pounds
Ster : according to my promise when he Marryed to my daughter to bee payd at
the end of foure yeares or soon' if possible
It : To my daughter Joane Ducy two thousand pounds of Mnscovad : Sug*.
It : To my daughter Elizabeth Vines six thousand pounds Mnscovad : Sug^.
It : I give to Mr John Lee five hundred pounds of Sug' to be paid w*** in two
monthes
It : I give to Wilt : Maxwell two yeares of his time and he to reraalne a
Servant to my wife to make upp my Acco^ and to gett in my debts & to prac-
tice the Remaind' of his time
Lastly I doe constitute my sonne in lawe Tho : EUacot to bee my overseer to
see this my Last Will & testimt : P formed and executed (c) doe f urthere give
him full power and authoryty together with my wife & my sonne to Recov« k
get in all my debts eithere by bill acco^ or any othere whatsoev : & I doe Like-
wise make all othere form' wills whatsoev voyd : —
In confirmation of this my Last Will I doe hereunto set my hand & scale this
21 day of May Anno 1651.
Richard Vines.
Signed Scaled in the presence of
f John Moody
(sic in original) \ Sign :
Onslo John Moody :
June 11: 1651
Mr. Joseph Onslowe John Moody juravernnt in hoc esse ulltimum testimen-
tum Rich : Vines nuper def uncti.
Coram me
Jabez Whitaker •
The reference to " My sonne in Lawe, Thomas EUacott," who had mar-
ried his daughter Margaret, is the only other reference to the famUy which
I was able to obtain from the parish records.f The marriage entry is as
follows : —
"1649
October 18 Tho: EUicott to Marg^ Vines."
A child of this marriage was Vines Ellicott, who came to New England
and endeavored to establish the title to certain property once owned bj
Richard Vines. In a petition to Sir Edmund Andros he prays that he
♦ Colonial Secretary's office Records, Barbadoes.
t Under date of January 13, 1886, the Colonial Secretary of Barbadoes wrote to me
as follows : " I can supply a certificate of the burial of William Vines (1660), and aa
affidavit r6 the death of Richard Vines.** These two papers were not obtained by me
at the time. I have no data relative to William Vines, who has no place in the wiU of
Dr. Richard, and he may have been a brother.
1900.] Descendants of Leonard Hoar, 149
may be put in possesion of Consin's Island, Casco Bay, styling himself the
grandson of Captain Richard Vines. *
Of the son Richard, whose baptism in London I have mentioned, the fol-
lowing is the only record I have, and it is evident that, with his demise,
tlie male line of the first deputy-governor of the Province of Maine ceased.
Thifi record is his nuncupative will which follows : —
Entered March 26. 1658.
The deposition of Mr. Rich* Garton aged 49 yeares or thereabut taken
before me the 26 day of Aug*^ 1657 saith : —
That being in Mr. Joseph Onslowes hoase Mr. Rich* Vines being boande to
sea I the s** Deponent asked him to make his will he the s** Vines replyed againe
& s<* ray will is quickly made for ray brother John Dence is my especinll friend
you Know for he hath done me as ranch good as ever ray father did for I am
able now to get ray Living by navigating of a ship to any Part* therefore I doe
give halfe of that I have in this World to ray brother Duces children And the
other halfe uf ray Estate to be devided the one Pte to Mr John Paris his child
4 the other Pte to Mr Ellicotts child the naraes of the children I have forgotten.
And this was within three daycs before the s* Vines did set saile.
And further this* Deponent saithe not.
Sworne unto before rae
Danirl Searlr. Govern'.
I cannot close this short contribution to the personal history of Governor
Vines without expressing the hope that some member of the society will
undertake to collate the numerous documents covering the period of his
career in Maine, and from them deduce a suitable and sympathetic biography
of this staunch royalist and honorable gentleman.
DESCENDANTS OF LEONARD HOAR.
By Frank P. Wheeler, of Chicago, 111.
In *• The Ancestry of the Iloar Family in America," by Henry S. Nourse
(te<^ paixe 10<S, Now-En<Tlnnd Historical and Genealogical Registkr for
April, 1H09). the compiler's sources of information, and especially Bond's
WattTtown, have led him into some errors respecting the children of Leon-
ard Hoar, p-andson of Lieut. Daniel, which family records may serve to
rorr(*ct. My father, Franklin Hoar Wheeler, now living at Brattleboro',
Vermont, the youngest son of Leonard Hoar and Eunice Wheeler, says
tlierc were eight instead of six children, as follows:
1. Mary Wheeler, b. May 22, 1787 ; d. Feb. 25, 1871 ; m. Thomas
Hurd, Dec. UK 1811. He was b. June 28, 1784 ; d. Sept. 3, 1803 ; buried
ai Lincoln, Mass.
Three children :
I. Albert, b. Feb. 20, 1813; d. June 9, 1813.
ii. Alfred, b. Feb. 20, 1813; d. 1821.
ill. Mary Elizabeth, b. July 18, 1815; m. Charles Jones, Sept. 30, 1851.
He d. March 19, 1879, age 80.
•Vine? Ellicot embarked in ship ** Supply '* from London 2i May 1079. In June
IGUhe was in Boston, and while riding horseback, the animal became frightened and
■fiiDanageable, and before he couUl be controlled, an aged man named Henry Peaso
wa* ran over and died of the injuries received. Ellicot was tried for manslaughter
aad acquitted. (Sup. Court MSS. xxi. 258.)
150 Descendants of Leonard Boar. [April,
^. Eunice, b. Aug. 13, 1789 ; m. Samuel Smith, Feb. 8, 1814.
Six children :
i. Carolinb, b. Nov. 26, 1814; d. Feb. 5, 1815.
il. Camdace Whitcomb, b. May 28, 1817 ; m. May 17, 1888, Gen. Thomas
Bancroft, and had four children: 1. Luey Preston, b. Jan. 16,
1841 ; m. Aug. 24, 1865, Walter Bond Page. 2. Thomas, b. Jan.
21, 1844 ; m. Nov. 28, 1872, Martha A. Tenny. 3. Eleanor ShaUuck,
b. Nov. 2, 1846. 4. George Dana, b. Nov. 11. 1849.
ill. EuNiCK Wheeler, b. April 6, 1821 : m. Oct. 6, 1841, G. J. Smith, and
had two children, who d. young,
iv. Leokaud Hoar, b. Jan. 16, 1823; d. Sept. 12, 1828.
V. Susan Sophia, b. Feb. 18, 1829; d. July 9, 1867.
vi. Mart £., b. Oct. 6, 1831; m. Dec. 22, 1863, Charles E. Gibson, b.
May 29, 1826, and had an adopted child : Lillian Davis, b. April
20, 1860.
3. Elizabeth, b. Lincoln, Mass., June 2, 1791 ; d. Oct 20, 1863 ; m.
June 26, 1823, Col. Jonas Wyman Colbum ; b. June 25, 1791 ;
d. Dec. 4, 1865.
They had two children :
i. Leonard.
11. Jonas.
4. Leonard, Jr., b. July 6, 1793 ; Lieut of the 21st Regular Infantry
in the war of 1812, serving as aid to Col. Miller ; was taken sick,
and on returning home died at Canandaigua, N. Y., Sept 21, 1814.
The silver buttons from his uniform are still in the possession of his
brother Franklin.
5. John Hoar Wheeler, b. Lincoln, Mass., March 5, 1796 ; d. Brattle-
boro', Vt, Aug. 26, 1848 ; m. Feb. 14, 1821, Lucy Fisk ; b. Fitz-
wUliam, N. H., Feb. 1, 1800 ; d. Ithaca, N. Y., Sept 16, 1879;
buried at Brattleboro', Vt.
They had six children :
I. Eunice, b. Jan. 19, 1825; d. Sept. 4, 1831.
II. John, b. Aug. 21, 1828; d. Jan. 24, 1831.
ill. Leonakd, b. Jan. 6, 1830; d. Dec. 28, 1868; m. Ada L. Batch, April
16, 1861.
iv. William, b. May 24, 1833; d. April 21, 1889, Ogdensburg, N. Y.;
m. Laura Gilbert, Oct. 7, 1856. They had three children: 1.
William L., b. Aug. 28, 1867; ra. Hattie E. Springer, Toledo, 0.,
Sept. 14, 1881. 2. David (?., b. Feb. 16, 1862; d. Aug. 2, 1863. 8.
Sarah lAjuise Seymour, b. Feb. 23, 1869.
V. Lucy, b. March 7, 1838, Brattleboro*, Vt ; m. Sept. 24, 1857, Horace
Mack of Ithaca, N. Y. To them three children were born : 1.
Georqe William, b. Ithaca, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1860. 2. Laura WhUe, b.
Ithaca, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1862; m. Horace Kephart, April 12, 1887,
and has six children : (1) Cornelia, b. New Haven, Conn., Aug.
10, 1888. (2) Margaret, b. New Haven, Conn., April 28, 1890.
(3) Leonard Mack, b. Ithaca, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1892. (4) Lucy
Wheeler, b. St. Louis, Mo., March 30, 1893. (5) George StebblnSt
b. St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 30, 1894. (6) Barbara, b. St Louia, Mo.,
Aug. 4, 1897. 3. Julia Whiton, b. Nov. 3, 1877.
vl. John, b. Aug. 28, 1839; d. April 12, 1871.
6. Edmund Hoar, b. Lincoln, Mass., July 21, 1798 ; d. March 7, 1857 ;
m. Betsey Wright, Bedford, Mass., Nov. 27, 1827, who was bom
March 28, 1810 ; d. June 5, 1889.
To them were born nine children :
1900.] Descendants of Leonard Hoar, 151
I. Caroline Pabcelia Hoar, b. Bedford, Mass., Sept. 9, 1830; d.
Brattleboro*, Vt., March 4, 1896; in. Feb. U, 1850, D. S. Pratt,
BrattleboroN Vt., b. Aug. 3. 1826. Their six children were : 1.
Charles S., b. Brattleboro*, Vt., July 28, 1855. 2. Edmund li,, b.
Brattleboro*, Vt., Oct. 2, 1867; m. Harriet Edna Brazer, Nov. 17,
1886. 3. Mary Alic^, b. Nov. 23, 1859; m. Charles Wright Dun-
ham, Sept. 10, 1891. 4. Carrie Maria, b. Nov. 29, 1861. 6. Baby,
b. Oct. 4, 1868. 6. Walter Utewart, b. Brattleboro*, Vt., July 25,
1870.
il, Alfred Hurd Wright, b. Bedford, Mass., July 27, 1832; m. Mary
M. Beniis, Brattleboro', Vt., Sept. 9, 1858, and had seven children :
1. Son, b. July 3, 1861 ; d. July 10, 1861. 2. Nellie Maria, b. May
6, 1862. 3. Harry Mansun, b. Oct. 9, 1865. 4. Frank Stewart, b.
Feb. 18, 1869. 6. Alfred Barton, b. June 27, 1871. 6. Alfred Bar-
ton, b. May 27, 1872. 7. Clifford Bemis, b. Sept. 11, 1875.
Ill, Edmund Frank Wright, b. July 20, 1835; m. Salone S. Bmerson,
Somerville, Mass., Aug. 26, 1860.
Iv. Edward Frankun Wright, b. July 20, 1886 ; m. Ist, Jane V. R.
Fesscnden, Brattleboro', Vt., April 19, 1861 ; m. 2d, EramaKraetzer.
Y. George Emkky Wright, b. Sept. 24, 1838 ; m. Eliz. K. Gray, Erie,
Pa., April 11, 1861.
vl. Josrph Hknry Wright, b. April 8, 1841; m. Mary Ida Van Iders-
tino, Passaic, N. J., Oct. 1, 1863.
vll. Mary Francks Hoar, b. April 12, 1843; m. Benjamin F. Parker,
Charlestown, Mass., Feb. 15, 1864. She and son, Stanley, perished
in a railway accident at Quincy, Aug., 1890.
Till. Maria Adelink Hoar, b. June 3, 1846; m. .John F. Mansfield, Bed-
ford, Mass., Nov. 23, 1870.
ix. Charles Everett Wright, b. Oct. 17, 1852; m. Emma Talbot,
Wilmington, Vt., April 21, 1876.
7. Leonard Hoar (changed from Joseph), b. Lincoln, Mass., Dec. 10,
1800 ; m. Mira Ann Wellington, Nov. 22, 1832, at Acton, Mass.
8hc was b. at Littleton, Mass., May *^0, 1801) ; d. Lincoln, Mass.,
¥vh. 21, 1801). lie d. at Lincoln, Mass., March 3, 1865.
They had eight children :
I. Lkonakd Alfuki), b. Sept. 6, 1833, Lincoln, Mass.
II. Gkokuk Hknry, b Feb. II, 1835, Lincoln, xMass. ; m. 1st, Martha S.
Brooks, at Lincoln, Mass., Nov. 15, 18(>0, wlio d. at Lincoln, Mass.,
,Inne 28, 18(>3; ui. 2(1, Emma L. Stone, Weston. Mjiss., Nov. 28,
18r»7, by whom he had two children: 1. Lillian Mira Hoar, b.
March 13, 1873, Lincoln, Mass.; tl. Jan. 27, 181M>. 2. a^'onje Wen-
dell Hoar, b. Aug. 30, 1889; d. Oct. 9, 1892. Lincoln, Mass.
III. CnAULKs Hoar, b. .July G, 183(J, Lincoln, Mass.; d. Jan. 17, 1842.
Iv. MiUA Ann Uoau, b. Oct. 28, 1837, Lincoln, .Mass. ; d. March 8, 1857.
V. John Hoak Wiikklkk, b. May 27, 1839, Lincoln, Mass.; in. Julian
A. Maynard, New York, Oct. 17, 1805. Two children were born
to them; 1. Leonard Sumner Wheeler, b. Aujj. 25, 1866. New
York; m. Mabel Kemp, Fel). 9, 1893, New York. Their children
are: (1) Mabel Alexia Wheeler, b. Nov. 21, 1893, New York.
(2) Krmp Maynard Wheeler, b. Sept. 20, 1890, New York. 2.
Frt'd Mmjnard Wheeler, b. Jan. 17, 1870, New York.
vl. Bknmamin Fkanklin Hoar (chanijed to Wellinicton), b. May 28,
1842, Lincoln, Mass.; m. Mary F. Fatten, May 3, 1870, San Fran-
cisco, Cal. They have one child : Edith Wellington, b. Sept. 8,
1879, San Francisco, Cal.
tU. Mary Elizabktii Hoar, b. March 5, 1844, Lincoln, Mass.; m.
Horace W. Parmenter, Oct. 17, 1805, Lincoln, Mass. He d. .April
19, 1870, Lowell, Mass. They had two children: 1. Hattie May,
b. May 29, 1807, Boston, Mass. 2. Horace WfUimjton, b. Sept. 10,
1808, Liiicoln. Mass.
viil. Hattik Aiiklia Hoar. b. June 30, 1840, Lincoln, Ma^s. ; m. George
Bassett Howard, M. I)., L<»well, Mass., June 2, 1880. He d. Nov.
13, 1893, Watervllle, Maine.
TOL. LIV. 11
152 Wilh of the Shermans of Yaxley j Eng. [April,
8. Fbanklin Hoab Wheeler, b. Lincoln, Mass., April 3, 1807 ; m.
May 3, 1836, at Brattleboro', Vt., Elizabeth Pomerby, dan. of
Phmeas Ashley Pomeroy and Elizabeth Moore. She d. July 31,
1881, having had five children :
I. Eunice, b. April 7, 1837; d. March 11, 1838.
ii. ASHLET POMEHOY, b. Dec. 20, 1841 ; d. Sept. 2, 1849.
iil. Mary Elizabeth, b. Brattleboro', Vt., Jan. 4, 1846; m. Oct. 28,
1869, James Dalton, Boston, Mass. They have one child : Stella
Pomeroy, b. Brattleboro*, Vt., July 30, 1870; m. Aug. 19, 1896,
Richard Elwood Dodge, Wenham, Mass., b. March 30, 1868;
graduate Harvard College, 1890. Two children have been bom to
them: (1) Stanley Dalton Dodge, b. Oct. 23, 1897. (2) Margaret,
b. Sept. 8, 1898.
Iv. Ashley Pomeroy, b. Jaly 16, 1860; d. March 23, 1865.
V. Frank Pomkroy Wheeler, b. Brattleboro', Vt., March 7, 1858;
graduate Cornell University 1874; m. April 12, 1888, Elizabeth
Trlmlngham Keese, who was b. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 10, 1852, dau.
of Ralph Francis Trlmlngham, Bermuda, and Ann Brine.
ABSTRACTS OF THE WILLS OF THE SHERMANS OF
YAXLEY IN SUFFOLK. ENGLAND.
[Continued from page 69.]
Communicated by a Descendant of Capt. Joun Shebman.
John Sherman of Yaxle^ 10 August, 1504, proved IS December, I6O4.
I bequeath my soul to Almighty God, our Lady Saiiit Mary and to all ye
holy company of heaven. To be buried in the parish yard of our lady of
Yaxle aforesaid.
To the high altar of said church for tithes forgotten, or too little paid,
three shillings four pence. To the reporacion of said church, oue comb of
malt and three bushels of wheat. To the gilde of Saint Thomas in Yaxly
aforesaid a cow. To the reporacion of ye church of Dysse eight bushels of
malte and four bushels of wheat.
To Agnes my wife for her life, my tenements in Yaxley called Hobbes,
with all the land, both free and bond thereto appertaining, and a close called
tilers close. Also to Agnes my wife for her life my tenements in Yaxley
wherein I now dwell with all the land, both free and bond and other appur-
tenances thereto belonging, or else my tenement in Dysse, with appurte-
nances (except a close called Elmswell) at her choice. The other tenements
to be let by my executors " to ffynde w* my children " and pay my debts,
and then to my son Thomas at the age of twenty two.
If my wife dies before my son Thomas becomes twenty two, then said
tenements and lands which she held for life to be let by my executors until
my son Thomas becomes twenty two and then Thomas to have them, he
paying to his sister Margery when she comes to the age of twenty two years
ten pounds.
If my said daughter Margery decease within the age of twenty two years,
then I will the said Thomas shall provide a priest a year to sing for my
soul, and my friends souls, and another priest another year at his most ease.
1900.] Wilh of the Shermans of Yaxley, Eng. 153
If Thomas my son decease within the age of twenty two years then all
the above named tenements and lands shall be sold by my executors, and
Margery my daughter, if she live, shall have to her marriage twenty
pounds, and the residue to be disposed by the discretion of my executors.
Also I will that if Thomas my son and Margery my daughter at the age
of sixteen years will not be content and ruled by my executors for their
" fyndyngs " then Thomas my sun to have towards his said findings of my
executors every year twenty six shillings eight pence, and the said Margery
yearly thirteen shillings, four pence, until they come to the age of twenty
two years.
And I wDl that a close called Emswell in Dysse afore excepted be sold
by my executors to the performance of this my testament.
To Thomas my son at twenty two years, four quarters of barley and a
cow. To Margery my daughter at the said age of twenty two years, eight
comb of barley and a cow.
To Robert my servant, eight bushels of barley.
To each of my godchildren, twelve pence.
Moreover I desire and require Mr. Thomas Jermyn of Rushbrooke and
others being feoffees of trust to my use in all above named tenements and
lauds, as well free as bond with all their premises, make estate and surrender
of the same when they shall be required, according to this my testament
and last will.
The residue of all my goods and chattels before not bequeathed I give to
my executors to dispose for my soul and my friends as shall seem to them
best and most pleasure to Almighty God and profit of my soul.
'SVy said wife and Thomas Fullen, my father in law, to be executors.
ProvtHi at Norwich, 12 Dec, 1504, and commission issued to executors
named. Norwich Consistory Court. (42 Rix.)
Will of Thomas Sherman (Bucke 3^'), P, C. C. 20 January, 1550, 'proved U]
Dec, 1551.
\i\ the name of God Amen. The XXth daye of January in tlie yere of
our Lord Go<l, 1 thousand fyve hundreth and fyftie and in the fourth yere
of tlie reiirn of our s()verei«^nie Lonle Kinjre Edward the Sixt. 1 Thomas
Sherman of Yaxh»e in tlit^ Co. of Sufl'olk and in tlie diocese of Norwicht^
lK.*inir in good niynde and j)erfytt renienibrance make this my testament and
last \>ill in manner & forme hereafter following;.
First I bequeathe my suule to Almightye (iod and to all the holy conipanv
in heaven.
My bodye to be buryed in the clnirche of Yaxlee aforesaid yf it shall
please (i<xi that I shall departe in the towne of Yaxlee aforesaid or els in
su<'he place where yt shall please ( Jod to call me.
Item. I *rive to the hiidi aiilter of the seyd churche for my tithes for-
;;otten or to letill paide three shillin<rs, four pence.
Also I l)e(|ueath«» and will have dell and «;evyn to the poor people within
the Towne of Yaxlee six shilliiiixs eight pence.
Also to the jM)or |)eople within the towne of Eye tenne shillhi<^s.
Also to the [)oore people of the towne of Thrandeston liurgate Diss and
Koydon three rthiUin«:s, four pence.
AKo 1 bequeatlie to Jane my wief my niessuajjjes wlKjrein I dwell with
all other my messuages, lands, tenements, nieadowys, j)astures, woodes,
weyes :uid herditaments in Y'axlee and Eye aforesaid, lying and being on
156
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queathed nor no other legacie or bequest in this my Test and Last Will con-
teynd.
Also I will yi any of all ray children t^hall make eny snte trobyll or eleym
to or for eny nianer of landts tenements or other thini^ or things contrary
to this ray Test and last Will in disturbance of this my said last will then I
will thut ony &uehe ehilde or i hildren »o cleymin^f any parte or parcel of my
landes tenements or ;L,^oodefl oilier than I have to them seventlly ^ven or
assiinied by this my lasit Will, shall have no parte nor parcell of eny legacie
or heqiieat to them or eny of them given or bequeathed making any suche
trohyll or cleym contrary to this ray Test, and last will, but suche legacie and
bequest to be at the dy8|iosieion of myne Exors.
And as conceruyunf the thirde parte of my manners of Royden and Roy-
den TtLft with appurts in Hoyden and Bresinghimi, and all my lands tene-
ments, meadowes, pastures^ woodes, weyes with revercions and heredita-
ments in Hoyden, Hryaingham and Dysse in Co. of Norfk with all my
messnage.M, lands, tenements* meadones, pastures, woodes, weyes, etc. lying
or being in Yaxlee, Ttirandeaton and Lytell Tlioruham in Co, SutTk, to-
gether with the Hevercion of all the aforesaid landes, tenements and here-
ditamenti? in Yaxlee and Eye aforesaid, after the decease of Jane my wief
which I have heretofore in this ray said last Will geven and assigned to Jane
for kTme of her life except only such lantls and tenements in Dysj^e and
Brese worth afuresai<l» which T have heretofore geven and assigned to
Fraunces my sonne» I give and bequeatfi them holy to Thomas my scmne
antl to his hey res and asagns.
Also I bequeathe tii Robert Woodcroft 1 0£ to be payd when he comythe
age of twenty two years yf lie he rulyd and orderyd by myne exors.
And all the ReBidue of my gondes cattells debts mony jdate and all my
other goodes as well moveable as not moveable I put them lii>ly to the good
disposieion of myne exors. to the perfonnance of this my te^t. and last wyll
and to the bringing up of my children being within age untill they come to
the age of twenty one yeres, I ordtyn an<l make Hol>ert Kene of Tliran-
deston gentleman and Thomas my sonne myne exors.
And the said Kol>ert to have for his labors and paynes twenty shillings.
And supervisors of this my test, and last will, I shall desire and requyer
Henry Bedyugfeld, Knight, to be one to whom I give for his payne and
favor for and in eyding of my Exors- with Ids good councell and assistance
fourtie shillings.
By me, Thomas ^Sher^nan,
Witness, John Whethyngham
Edward Torrdd
William Eglyu, vicar of Yailee-
Proved at London IG day of November 1551 by the oath of Thomas
Sherman,
ice
i
James Sherman of Taxlej/, Su^ofl\ 14 Jammry, 167 4^ proved 25 Sept, 1577 >
To be burieil in the church of Yaxley, To the poor mens box.
To Bridget, my daughter, fifteen jwunds at the age of twenty one and
three sylver spoones.
To Marie, my danghter, six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence at
the age of twenty one.
To Francis, my son, six pounds, thirteen shillings and four penc«.
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Also I bequeathe to Anthony my sonne fourtie poundes to be paide when
he cometh to the age of twenty two years.
And if it shall appere to myne executores at the said twenty two yeres
that yt shalbe more for the profyt of the said Anthony to have an anuuitie
of fourtie shillings by yere, than to have the fourtie poundes, then I will
Thomas my sonne to have the said fourtie poundes and to make the said
Anthony a good sure and sufficient annuitie of forty sliillings yerely, going
out of my landes sumetyme Wrenys lying in Yaxlee aforesaid, payable at
two termes in the yere by even porcions for terme of lyfe of the said
Anthony.
Also I give and bequeathe to Fraunces my sonne and to his heyrcs, my
the cast landes meadowes pastures and hereditaments lying in Dysse in Co.
Norfolk, which I late bought of John Waren of Disse.
And also that all my Landes pastures hereditaments with appurts lying
in Brese worth in Co. Suffolk, when he arrives to the age of twenty two
yeres.
And I will that myne Exors. shall have and take the profytts of the said
messuages landes and other the premisses untill the said twenty two yeres to
fynde said Fraunces to Scole and other lemyng.
And the overplus of the profytts of the said messuages landes etc. to goo
to the fynding of Bartholomew and James to scole untill the said twenty
second yere.
Also I bequeathe to the said Fraunces when he come to the age of twenty
two yere fyve poundes.
Also I bequeathe to Bartholomew my sonne fourtie poundes to be payed
at twenty two.
Also I bequeathe to James my sonne fourtie poundes at the said age.
And if it shall fortune any of my said sonnes to dye before they have re-
seyved their legacies or bequ(;st of money then I will that their parte or
partes be equally devyded amonge the residue of my sonnes then being
alyve.
Also I bequeathe to eche of my godchildren twelve pence.
Also I l>e(jueathe to my syster Lokwood an Annuitie of Twentie shillings
yerely, to be paide by Thomas my sonne his exors. or assgns at every halfe
yere tenne shillings after my decease during her life. And if it fortune the
said twenty shillings or any part thereof to be un paide at any of the said
half yeres wliich yt ought to be paid Tliat then I will my said syster or her
assgns shall enter and dystrayn into my messuages and closes called Bukkys
Le<le or carry away and withhold untill suche tyme my said syster and her
assgns be fully satisfied content and payde as well as the said Annuytie of
twenty shillings its of tlie Arrerage of the same or any parte thereof witli
her resonable costs and charges susteyned for the same.
Also I lH*<|ueathe to eche of my sisters children nowe being maried tenne
J»lullings and to eche one of my said syster's children now(^ onmaried twenty
shillings to be paid at their daye of manage yf they be maried before they
come to the age of twenty two yeres or ells to be })aid to eche of them at
their said ages of twenty two.
Also I will that yf Janne my wief at any tyme hen^after cleym aske de-
mann<Ie or sue for any Dowry to have of all my Maimers, Lands and Tene-
ments and other the j)remis8es or ells disturb or sue for any parte or parcell
of eny other thing contrary to this my Test, and last Wyll, Then I will my
said wyfe to have no parte or parcell of any of all my foresaid messuages
landes and tenements and other the premisses to her before given or be-
158
l^ilh of the S/ietinans of Yaxley ^ Eng, [April,
Item I will and bequeathe to the por^ of Roydon three ahiliingB and
four peDce.
Iteni. I bequeathe to the pore of Dbse (three Bhillhig^ four pence) and
of tbia uiie lyf*t will and tcfitament, I make ordaine and eonstitute my Wieffe
and my Sdbir' Winiura my fnll Ext en tori; lo whom I beqneatbe all mje
good*; and diattels moveables and niimovtjablea, all my bout^fhold Btuffeand
all ihiii^s T;\hatsoevfT, all wbidi goodn, chattels, hoysehold &tuffe and come
and other things whati?oever I will shal W praustd bycertaiue houejst men,
theye beingi" so j^rajsed I will that ail my debts whatsoever ehall Ix^ by
them jaiyd and discharged, my debt» beinge so discharged ] will that the
overjduhse of those gouds »f) praised, yf anie ther be shall be dcvided
amonge my Wief antl children equal lie by even portione.
And of this my will 1 appointe my brother Thomafi Sherman overseer.
Also 1 bequeathe to the pore of the towne of Yaxley three shilUnga,
four pence.
IN WITNESKE WHEREOF to thlfl my will I have set mj hand, dated
the dayeand yere above written red subficribed and delivered in the preaenoe
of mee
Thomas Blake, and of mo
Nicholas Sherman, and of
R ol >erl Ry ch an Ison.
Proved 18th January, 1582 (ie 1583).
William Sherman, 1583.
The 2Bth Maie, l()f^H and 2fnh Elizal>eth, I William Sherman cittizen
and grocer of London and now inhabiting in Ipswich in Co. Suffolk.
I give and btqueath lo every of my childrt*n that is to say. To Richarde,
William, Elij-abeth, Margarett, Fayihe and Amy Sheiman one hundred
pounds apece to be paid by my Eitrex. as they come of ag^^ or marry- In
event of death of any one of them, their ponion to be divideii among sur-
vivors.
To poor of pariiiih of St. Olave Southwark in Co. Snrrey 40 shillings.
I remitt, release and fttrgyve unto my brother Henry Sherman all such
debU that he oweth me. 1 bequeathe him a Ringe of gold, value 40
Bhilliugs*
To my other l>rethren Tliomas Sherman, Richard Sherman, Fraunces
Sherman and Kartholomew Sherman, each a Riuge worth 40 shillingn, or
40 shillings in money.
To everye of my said brothers children and to the children of my brother
John Sberinan and Anthony Sherman tenn shillingfi apece at 21 or marriage.
Item. Whereas Mrs. Smythe Llodmother to my daughter Elizabeth did
give 3 pounds 0 shillings H jjence I will it shall be paid her by my Kxirex-
at age of 21.
Item. I give and l)equeath to Christefi Hospitiil in London to use of
poor children there 40 shillings.
To the poor prisoners of tlie country Gayole of Ipswich 20 shillings. . * •
To the poor of the parish of St. Stephens Ipswich 20 shillings.
To my nephewes James Limy, Thos. Lany, Benjamin Lany and Aslack
Lany rings of 10 shillings.
To my sister Lanye of Cratfield, ring 13 shillingB 4 peuc6»
To John Bate my kinsman, ring 20 shillings.
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To my uncle John Waller,* ring 20 shillings.
Item. I will that my Extrix. pay yeariy for ten years 10 shillings to the
use of the poore people of Yaxlee in Co. Suffolk.
To Thomas Harvye my apprentice 5 markes '*• when he shall paie me the
Debte he oweth me upon certen bonds."
The Residue of my goods, plate, money, jewellry, ymplements, etc. (my
ease of certain meadows in Eye, Co. Suffolk only excepted) I give and be-
queath to Faythe my well-beloved wife towards bringing up my children in
vertue and godlyness. My wife to have said meadows in Eye for life, and
at her decease to go to William my youngest son. If he die before lease
ends then it to remain to Richard Sherman my second son and his assigns
for ever.
My wife Faithe to be sole Extrix.
Overseers : My trustie friends John Lanye of Ipswich, Co. Suffolk, my
nephew Richard Denman, citizen and grocer of London and John Sherman
of Bramford my brother. To each 6 pounds 1 3 shillings 4 pence.
To the intent that my Extrix perform my will to the full especially to my
children my will is that my house in Ipswich with the appurts. which I lately
bought of John Waller shall be sold by my Extrix by advice of my over-
seers.
And touching the disposition of my lands, etc.
First I give and bequeath to Faythe my wife (for and in recompence of
her Dower of all my lands tenements and hereditaments whatsoever) all
those my lands tenements, manners, rents, etc. situate in Horham Allynton,
Eye, and Yaxlee or elsewhere in Co. Suffolk, for her life and at her death to
remain to John Sherman my eldest son and to his heirs male. In default
of such to Richard Sherman my second son and his heirs male. In default
to William Sherman my youngest son and his heirs male, and failing these
to my right heirs forever.
Also to said Faythe my wife all my copye and customarye lauds, tene-
ments and hereditaments in Yaxlee and Eye for life. At her death to
William Sherman my yount^est son and his heirs forever.
To John Sherman my eldest son all my lands, tenements and heredita-
ments in the County of Lincoln to him and his heirs male forever. In de-
fault, to Richard Sherman my second son and his heirs In default to
William Sherman my youngest son. Provided no attempt be made to
alienate such land — if so that one son to lose all benefit of my will, ** as if
not namt^ or thought upiK)n." By me William Siieuman.
Witnesses : John Ollyver als vytar
William Fysher and William Berreg.
** Item. I will that my brother Fraunces Sherman shall this yere have
the fourcroppe of three acres of meadow in Eye for 20 shillings, and every
yere after this the fourcropp of three acres of meadowe for 13 sliillings 4
pence the yere during his life, soe as he will make me and my Extrix. a
clen* dis<'harge of all Reconinge between us, for I am pers waded in con-
science that lie is rather in my debt than I in his.'*
ThLs was written after the publishinge of this will in the presence of me
John Waller.
Proved 9 August, 1583, by oath of Faith Sherman,
relict and Extrix.
(Rowe 40.)
•In the Waller Pedigree in Visitation of Suffolk, 1561 (p. 75), it is stated that Jano
Waller married Thomas Sherman of Yaxley, and this bequest to ** mjr undo John
Waller " confirms the Visitation Pedigree.
1«0
Wills of the Sftermans of Yaxley ^ Eng. [Aprils
Richard Sherman. Will proved 9 May, 1581.
The 21st January, iu the 2Ilth Elizabetli. I Richanl Slierninn of Disse ia
Co. Norfolk, geiit. To \w huried iti church of Disse or ebewhere.
Firat. I *i^ive and ht*(|ueadi to twelve poor peo|ili^ of I )i8se o pounds "for
thiiir releife to contynue for ever yssuing and goin*,? out of ray hrewhousein
Dist^e ill manner following ** : two ahillingi* weekly to be paid in money or
else in bread on every Thursday and on every Sunday. If any one of the
12 die s^orae other person to be chosen.
Item. To my pephmv Tlioinas Hherman of Palg^rave 20 pounda.
To my godsonne Richard Sherman son of said Thomas 10 pounds. Also
my eloBe lyin^ in Bressin^ham holden of (he Man nor of Hoydon Hall by
copye. To hnve ^m\ to hold to Kjud Riehard anil his heirs forever.
To my nephew Thomas S henna n of Disse, my brother Henry Sherman's
Bonne 5 ponnds*
To Lamnell Lane 10 pounds. Aud to Agnes Archer 10 pounds.
To Jaoob Lane 5 p on nils.
To William Cleveland 40 shilliu"^* and if said William die then it to be
divided among his hrotliers and sisters.
To my nephe^v Nicholas Sherman all my house?*, orehards and wyndmill
wdtb house thereto belonging, and a elosKe with tiinlwr yanle adjoiniaj^ of \
acres, more or leas, lying and being in Disse, So a:? Margaret my w^ife is
to have the premisses with all prolittis during her life. At her deatb to re-
maine to said Nicholas and his heirs forever.
To my neeee Margarett Goffe 20 shilliiigs.
To my neew Elizabeth Sherman 20 shil lings ,
To my nephew .Tames Shernjan 20 ehillings^
To Agnes Brook sen"",, Joane Brooke, Anne Brooke and Elizabeth
Brooke 40 ghillings amongftt them.
Tr» Beatrice Shrrmian 40 shillings, and to her brother Robert Sherman 40
8 billings to be paid by my nephew Nieholas Sherman.
To said Nieholas all the furniture and neeesKaries now in my Brewhouse.
Also all litHljitedds, eubbordes, ete. and tliree Dauske chests with ihx? locks
and keyes l>elonging now in my dwelling house at Disse. My wife to take
two of the five chests at her choiee.
To Margaret t my wife my bedding i.e. all fetherbeddB, ooverlett-s* blan-
quetts, etc. with all Linnen^brasHe, pewter spi Us, dripping paimes, cobyrons
and ray meat. To said JIargarett the Lease of the house in Loudon with
all the h on sell old stuffe thereunto belonging.
My wyndmill with house and yard adjoining be sold by my Exors for
payment of legacies.
Margaret my wife to be sole Extrix* My nephew Thomas Sherman of
Palgrave to be aupervisor.
To Thomas Carter 10 ghillbgB for making will.
To my nephew Nicholas Sherman all timber and stone now in yarded to-
wards reedifying houses.
Memorandum, that tliis my last will was interlaced by my consent this
10th day of February, By me Richard Shkrsian*
Witness : Flenry Wiseman, minister of Disse*
Proved 9 May, 1587. (Spencer 73.)
John Sherman. Will proved 21 Nov, 15S7.
The 2r)th March in 20th Elizabeth, I John Sherman of Ipwich in Co*
Suffolk, gent.
1 900. ] Wills of the Shermans of Yaxley, Eng. 161
First, I give and bequeath to Margarett my wife the best fetherbedd and
Boolster that is in the Parlour wherein I did now lye, two blanketts and
one covering of Tapestrye, one little silver salte with a cover, six silver
spoones, one pair of my best sheets, two pillowbeeres, two f ether pillowes.
To my son James Sherman 70 pounds to be paid by my £zor. within a
year of my decease and is in discharge of his broUier Robert Sherman's gift
To Elizabeth Sherman my daughter 70 pounds to be paid in year in dis-
cbarge of her brother Robert's gift.
I forgive Robert Toulson and Jane his wife my daughter all debts due.
To Cicely Markall my servant 10 pounds in discharge of all debts to her
from me.
All residue I bequeath to Nicholas Sherman my son to him, his heirs and
assigns forever. I make said Nicholas my sole Exor.
To Richard Dawtrye 20 shillings for his paynes in writing this my will.
To the poor of Bramford 1 0 shillings.
To the poor of St. Mathewes parishe 20 shillings.
John Sherman.
Witnesse : Raphe Morrisse
Oliver Cowper
Richard Dawtrye
Proved 21 November, 1587, by oath of Nicholas Sherman.
(Spencer 73.)
Francis Sherman,
T, Francis Sherman of Blownorton in the Co. of Norfolk, gent. 21 Oc-
tober 44 Eliz. (1602). My body to be buried in the chancell where God
shall caII me.
To the poor of Yaxley 20 shillings.
To j>oor of the town where God shall call me 20 shillings.
To Edwarde Cuppledick gont. 10 pounds '* my good freiule to be payed
him within halfe a year after my decrease." " Prayinge him to assist my
Sonne in recoveringe suche debts as are owing rae."
My Sonne Alexander Sherman* to be Exor.
By me Franciscum Sherman.
To Thomas Blancharde ray sorvante 40 shillinixs.
And Whereas Nicholas Blancharde oweth me G pounds I forgive him 40
shillings of that.
To everye servante nowe in the house 5 shillings.
By me Franciscum Sherman.
(No witnesses.)
Proved at London 27 November, 1 605, by
Alexander Sherman.
(Hayes 76.)
Nicholas Sherman.
I Nicholas Sherman of Romford Co. Essex gent. 21 November, 1620.
Proved 18 January, 1620/1.
To j)oore of Romford 20 shillings.
To poore of Burnte Wood 10 shillings.
To poore of parishe of St. Matthewes in Ipswich 10 shillings.
• See Sherman Pedigree in Visitation of Suffolk, 1612, p. 164.
Stockbtntlge Indians in the Revolution*
[April,
To poore of towne of Bratnford in Suffolk 10 shillings.
To Thomas Shermiin my sonue 50 pounds.
To my daughter Elizabeth Lak 20 pounds,
To ray daughters Thomasin Sherman, Anne Sherman and Mary Sher-
man 40 pfiundH caclu
To my sister Mar^arett Goffe widdowe 5 pounds.
To Niclwlas El kin a and Lawrence El kins 20 shillings each.
To Richard CoUins, Anne Thresher, Jane Collmes and Isabell 20 shill-
ings each.
My house at B ram ford tlie customary and freehold to be sold '* to the
uttermost that may \m had for it *' to^vards payment of aforesaid legacies.
If my son Nicholas Sherman refuse to join in the §ale then the same to re-
main to said Nieholas for his portion and all the reHt of my freehold land at
Bramford to be f^old by my Exor, lor legacies aforesaid.
If any of my duughtera die, her portion to go to survivors.
To my son Nicholas Sheriniin^s wife, one parccll guOt« Beaker and one
par cell giiilte Boule.
To Nicholas my son livery gowue, cloake, etc.
To Thomas my son my other cloake, etc*
To Hugh Lak my BidiJige C'oate.
To Isabell ray wife 10 pounds.
Overseers : My good freinds WilUam Fuller of Shenfeilde, my brother
in la we and Richard P1ske of Komford. To each 20 Bhillings.
AH residue to Nicholas Sherman my son, whom I make sole Exor.
Witnesses ; Nicholas Sherman
Hugh Bailey
William Fuller
Rich. Fi.sko, seriptor*
Proved at London 18 January, IB20-L
By oath of Nicholas Sherraao.
(Dale 60
Note.— *47ifp. page 68. lu the iirms of John Sherman of Wactou. granted In
169G, *' Volant" should be Vulned or Vuluing. A pelican in heraldry 18 alwaja
represented as Vulued or Vulniug, i. c- wouudlag her breast.
THE STOCKBKIDGE INDIANS DURING THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
By iBAAc J. GKEENWoorn A.M*, of New York City.
During the winter of 1774—5 some of the Stockbridge Indians of
Masaachuaette, then nmnbering about two hundred in all, enlisted
under the leadership of Jehoiakim Mtohksin, a town eelcetman, vm
BerkHbire tninute men. To these, April 1^ the Provincial Con-
gress at Conconl sent, by Col. John Paterson, member frotn Lenox,
and Capt. William Goodrieh,'^ an address explaining the situation of
affairs, and directed that a blanket and a yard of ribbon be presented
* ComTniuioned Maj 27f 177&.
1900.] Siockbridge Indians in the BevoltUian. 163
to each person that is or may be enliflted. Three days later, motion
was made that Capt. Goodrich, who commanded them, may have
liberty to augment his company to one hundred men, and that they
be considered as Rangers. The captain was ordered to apply to
Col. Paterson ; the matter to be settled by the field officers of the
militia regiments from which the men should be enlisted. The In-
dian chief Solomon, after the tribe had sat in council near two days,
returned answer, April 11, by Goodrich, asking to be allowed to
fight in their own Indian way, as they were not used to train and
fight English fashion. The Provincial Congress at Watertown
again wrote them, June 8, concluding : ^ If some of your young
men should have a mind to see what we are doing here, let them
come down and tarry among our warriors. We will provide for
them while they are here."
Meanwhile, Capts. W. Goodrich and Charles DeBell, having, as
they said, consent of the general, applied to the Committee of Safety
for assistance in enlisting two companies of Indians from the west-
em parts of the colony. The matter was laid before the Provincial
Congress, which body referred ^ the consideration of the expediency
of such a measure " to a committee.
June 21, some of the Indians who had enlisted for the summer
directed a letter to the congress, desiring that the distribution of
spirits among them, while in service,' might be restricted ; their
names are given in American Archives, 4th S., vol. ii, col. 1049.
An advertisement occurs in the Essex Gazette^ Aug. 17th, for
Lemuel Allen of Ashford, Conn., who had deserted from Capt.
Wm. Goodrich's company, in Col. Paterson's regt., Charlestown
Camp, wearing a " blue coat with buff colour* Cuffs &, Lapels."*
Having volunteered, with a number of others from the regiment,
for Col. Arnohrs expedition up the Kennebec river to Quebec,
Capt. Goodrich left the camp Sept. 13, the command of his com-
pany doubtless devolving upon his lieutenant, David Pixley of
Stockbridge, who afterwards attained the rank of colonel, and
6ettle<l on a tract known as " Campbeirs Location," near Owego.
In the Massachusetts Revolutionary Rolls (vol. 5G, 173), may
be seen the following letter addressed
"To the Committeo of Clothing for the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
Gentlemen,
lie pleased to pay to John Sergeantt our Blanket and Coat Money
which is entitled to us a^ Bounty for serving as Soldiers in the Army
at Cambnd«;e th<* last summer and his receipt shall discharge the Colony
from anv further demand from us.
Stockbridge, February 27, 1776."
I • Wc read that Capt. David Noble of Pittsfield, in Patcrson's rept., sold his lands
I and put his men iu a unitbrin of blue coats, turned up with white and buckHkin
i breerhes, and furiiislied them with 13'> stand of arniss — a number probably overstated.
tMisdionary at the time to the Mohekuuuuk tribe at Stockbridge.
164
Orderly Book of Sergeant Josiah Perry, [April,
Then follow tliirtj-tw^o Indian names, headed by Jehoiakira
Mtohksin, after which we have two attee tat ions to their truth,
''Camp at Charles town, Mardi 12**^, 1776.
This may certify that tliti within named persona were Soldiers in my
lie^ameut and served as such in the Service of this Province last snimner
uuttl ihey were dismisfled by his Excellency Gew^ Wae>hiii^ion.
Attest JoRK Fatkrson, Col.
Tlie&e IiKlians belonged to Capt. Goodrich's Company.
Attest JoH?f Sargent.
Their attachment to the American cause continuing, they desired
to be further employed, a movement which was recommended, Jidy
30, 177(j, by Gen. Washin^rton to the Continental CongrcBa, That
body, l>y a resolution passed a few" days later, directed tlie general
to em])loy as many as lie deenied expedient, and Timothy Edwards,
Esq., Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the Xorthern Department,
at iStockbridge, was instrncted, Aug. 7, to engage as mimy aa he
could, giving them the privilege of joining either the northern de-
partment of the Jirmy, under Gen. Schuyler, or of coming to Wash-
ington's quarters at New York,
During tlie fall an independent company of these Indians, under
Capt. Ezra Whittlesey, was ported by Gen. Gates at the ^' Ty *'
Saw Mills, with two regiments under CoL Samuel Brewer, and
on Sept. 13 the men were ordered to wear bbie and red caps to
distinguish them from the enemy's Indiana , w^ha were in large force
under Sir John Johnson.
About this time Gen. Washington thought the Stockbridge In-
dians would be useful for scouting parties, and to this effect liis sec-
retary, Kobt. II. Harrison, wrote Gen. Schuyler, from Harlem
Heights, Oct* 18, 1776, adding: '* If the situation of affairs in the
Northern army do not retjuire their continuance there."
But the question of their usefulness or aid in that quarter was
briefly decided in a letter of Oct. 22 from Col. Brewer to Gen,
Gates, in which he recommends that they be discharged, '*" if con-
sistent with duty," as it w^aa difficult to keep them in order.
ORDERLY BOOK OF SERGEANT JOSIAH PERRY.
Contributed by MibsEi-len D. La-bneu tit' Thompson, Conn.
[Ctmclwded ttom p«^ "dO
Having setlled the daily niiuine ami pri>viiled for special emergencies,
our book has fewer entries. Each day it makes re[)urt of Parole and
Countersign; '*gnard8» as usual," and officers of tbe day. A weekly
courtmartial is ordered — a nioathly report transcribed. Various minor
1900.] Orderly Book of Sergeant Joaiah JPerry. 165
matters require attention. It being found that the men preferred to work
for the people of the surrounding country, on pretext that they had more
pay for their labor, a special order confined all privates in the fort each
morning during the hay season till a sufficient number of men was secured
for getting hay for his majesty's use. A detachment was ordered to search
the huts and houses of the inhabitants at gun-firing every evening, and
soldiers found were to be brought into the *' pervous " of the fort, where
they were to lie till further orders. Very stringent game laws were found
needful, to keep the men from shooting at the expense of the King's am-
munition. None were allowed to go out for that purpose without tickets,
and not more than three of each company in a day. All shooting at game,
either flying or sitting near the fort, was forbidden.
S{>ecial service was required of the men in waiting upon sloops that came
into the river — unloading and transferring stores. A wood party, with a
fortnight's provision, under Captain Taplin, was manned and sent out. A
scouting party, embracing two captains, four subs, four sergeants, two
corporals, and 120 privates, with sufficient powder, balls and flint, was
ordered to embark on the Schooner Monckton, Captain Macomb, which,
after eleven days' absence, returned, " all well, without much success, ex-
cept some plunder."
As the season advanced, lamps and *' oyl " were found needful. Two
lamps were allowed to the soldiers' barracks in the fort, and two for that in
the spur. Another wood party of "a hundred rank and tile " and 14 days'
provision, ordered to go down the bay as soon as Captain Doggett's sloop
was ready for their embarkation. Although the general health of tlie gar-
rison was good, and only three deaths had been reported, the quartermaster .
was oniered, Sept. 28, to take a corporal and six privates to get the sick
men on board the vessel that is to carry them to New England, and to put
some go(Kl sweet hay on board for them to lay upon on their piLssu^^e. It
was exj)ressly ordered that no masters of vessels in this j)lace j)resume to
carry away any i)ersou except by permission of the couinuindin<r otlicer.
It havin<x l>een reported that the soldiers had accustomed tliemselves to
'*gamin«j: at cards " in their barracks, which kept them uj) lute at night
and might exiM)se them to carelessness with their tires, such gaming was
forl)i<lden, and otlicrers enjoined to use their utmost endeavors to suppress
the >anie.
Increasing insubordination among the men was manifested in the orders
LisiUMl. Col. Frye, in an order that reads more like a remonstrance, bewails
the ditliculties that beset the orderly sergeants ** by reason of the obstinacy
of the privates," who refused to assist in unloading *' the vessels in his
majesty's pay, for to fetch firewood," not only causing the King's money to
be thrown away and their tidelity questioned, but entailing sutiering upon
liis majesty's troops in the winter for want of tirewood, when by reason of
great snow an<l severe weather they might not have it in their power to get
aijy, and therefore instructed the ollicers to see that their men turn out sea-
sonably for unloading each vessel as it arrives, "and not leave it to struggle
between their orderly sergeants and obstinate privates." One-half cord of
firewood per week was allowed to each chimney in use.
Col. F'rye's forelxnlings of storm and severe weather were (juickly real-
izcil. Nov. 4, he ref)orts tremendous gales of wind and surprising sea,
scattering the wood that was corded upon the marsh, and causing much
other damage. In December, the guards were ordered at all times, iis occa-
sion re<|uir^, to help the train of artillery clean the batteries of the snow.
166
Orderly Book of Sergeant Josiah Perry. [April,
Information reaching tbe colonel that Thomas Lawrence, ftn Indian^ " h»d
been seen coming out dntnk from the eoldiers* barracks, and as such prao-
tices might be atteiider! wltlt fittiil cohBet|uenee8 to the Peace lately con-
clnded with the Chief Siiehem of Acadia/' all members of the garriBon
were cxj^resslv forhidrlcii to give any ludiait that entered the fort any sort
of spirituous iiquor^ of any name or uature whatsoever. Suhsef|uent onlers
forbade riittlei^ or ottier inhabitants within the command of the fort to
give or sell any spirituous lifpiorK of any sort to the Indians except by per-
niissioii from tlie conmianding otBcer.
Ab the eoiHpiest of Canada went forward, the charge of the Freneli in-
habitants brought new burthens and perplexities to our comtnander, Jan.
19, 1760, sick and lame soldiers were brought out of the hospitid to make
room for tbe French people who were stowed into huspitiil, vacant bar-
racks and hut>8 **in mich nmniier as will be most for tht^ saving of fuel,
which m like to fall short." Feb. 4, a list was ordered of all the French people
BOW here* distinguishing l>etween the residents of different provinces ; also be-
tween those that desired to return to their several places of abiHJe, and such
al>le-bodied nn^n as could encamp in the wolmIs, where they could sujiply
themselves with wood. In one of his prohx expuunder«» March 10, Col-
Frye discusses tliu situation. By articles of submission to hi.s Britannic
majesty, raiide by Mr. Manack and other principal men, for themselves and
other French [jeople residing at Pettecondsack and Memoraincook, he had
settletl a «|uantity of provision upon thcae people, taking the utmost care
that it should not excecil the real necessity of these indigent people, and
to prevent any supply going to such as remained obstiiiate — and some had
the front to sipply for jiro visions to carry away who were sut^peetetJ of some
scheme against bis majesty's interest, therefore ail wx-re forbidden to send
provision out of the fort, or to supply applicants with more than they need
for present subsistenoe. Again, ** some might l>e in pressing nce<l of pro-
vision," who were possesseij of effects, such as cattle, horaes, sheep, swine,
beaver, poultry, and other merchantable goods, llie commissary was in-
structed to make entry of all these things, in order that they might judge
who were proper subjects of charity and who ought to pay for their pro-
visions. Tnuiing with the French and Indians for pottery, feathers or
yaluable effects was strictly forbidden — but liberty given to purchase
geese, ducks, partridges, hares and such like gaan?. Gen. Amherst, in
grappling with the French problem, recoaimemled that the inhabitants
from St, John's River he sent as prisoners of war to Europe ; hears that
1200 might be collected at Fort Cuml>erLind,
Ai the year of service drew near a close, the insiibordi nation of the gar-
rison soldiers assumed a mutinous character. Gen. Amherst rejiorts to
Gov, Lawrence, 17 May, 17t>0, that Jiotwithstanding the botinty that had
been granted to these men, tfiey were iient on returning liome and cpiitling
the fort, all but thirty-five threatening to go liy land. Our onlerly l>ook
reports with much formality the following list of ** Loyal .Sokliei^ : " —
William Daidap, doseph Wbiston, Fdward Welch, Henry Segar, Jonathan
Harback, Daniel Hammond, Isaiah Tuffts, Jeffery Dunahoe, Benjamin MiJl,
Josepli Allen, Thomas Bums tend, John Treet, George Ross, Nathaniel
liand, Peter Bus[>ee, Alcx"^ !HcL>owle, Solomon Phyjis, Thomas Brayzer,
James Pierce, Nathatnel Langson, Edmund Peiniey, John Boy son, John
Brown, Joseph Savill, Nathaniel Harris — to which the good corporal ap-
pends a hearty *• Amen."
ll was orrlered that the men for bringing in woo<l and drawing provision
1900.] Notes on the Oorham Family. 167
into the store-houses should '< all he detached from the mutinous part of the
garrison." A number of '* newly enlisted " were sent to take the place of
deserters. Some arrangement was made by which the greater part of the
disafiPected remained through the summer. Duties were the same as on the
previous season — keeping guard, unloading and hauling stores, cutting
wood, mowing the King's grass. Continuous laws were needed to restrict
the sale of spirituous liquor. The inhabitants of the surrounding country,
« taking such an unbounded liberty " in employing the soldiers for service,
all were commanded to be in the fort at *' retreat," and sentries forbidden
to allow any man to pass out without a written pass or ticket. Learning
that some of the men took advantage of these '^ shooting tickets " to lay
schemes to desert his majesty's service, the much-tried commander was
obliged to restrict the use of tickets.
With the expiring efforts of the French to regain their lost dominion.
Fort Cumberland suffered its first alarm. Special orders were issued Sept
9. The word to be passed to the sentries every ten minutes after tattoo-
beating. Patrols to pass hourly every night around the huts and hospitals.
The royal train of artillery to keep on duty at night one lieutenant, one
gunner, four matrosses ; no lights nor fires allowed either English or
French ; no soldier allowed to sleep out of his barracks on any pretence
whatever ; officers to hold themselves at the utmost readiness to take their
posts at a moment's warning ; officer of the guard to give them notice the
moment any enemy b discovered. The discharge of three cannon was
settled as a garrison alarm by which all might know that an enemy had
been discovered.
Following this futile alarm our Massachusetts troops made ready for de-
parture. The great reduction of forces necessitated changes in the order-
ing of the garrison. Sergeants were made to do corporals' duty — guards
reduced to as small a number as possible. On Sept. 20, the last entry was
made in our Orderly Book. The muster rolls in Massachusetts Arcliivcs
credit Caj)t. Jonathan Eddy's company with service from March 29, 1759,
to Sept. 17G0. The companies of Captains Benjamin Holden, William
Angier and John Taplin are reported on service till November following.
NOTES ON THE PROVIDENCE LINE OF THE GORHAM
FAMILY.
Arranged by Georoiaxa Guild, of Providence.
[The following statistics were originally compiled to refute cer-
tain errors which have crept into print and should not be perpetuated,
concerning the Providence line of the Gorham family. They have
been enlarged in scojie to embrace more descendants and to include
the Bristol branch as well. Acknowledgments are due to Mr.
Frank W. Spraguc of Brookline, Mass., and to Mr. Henry S. Gor-
ham of New York — both well known students of the Gorham
family — for valuable cooperation in this publication.]
VOL. LIV. 12
168
Notes on the Gorham Family,
[April,
Capt. John* Gorham (aeoond san of Ralphs soa of Jamu) was bom
in Benefield, Eng. ; bapdzod Jan, 28, 16*21. He married, 1^43, Desire
Howland, born at Plymouth about 1 62t3, daui^liter of John Howland and
Elizabeth Tillev of the IMfiyflower. He waa buried at Swansea, Feb, 5,
1675-6. She died at Barnstable, Oct. 13, 1683.
For name** of children, see Register, voh 52, p. 358.
2. Jabez^ GoKnA3i (fourtli son and seventh child of Capt John^ Gior-
, ham), wii8 bom in Barnstable, Mass,, Aug. 3, 1656. He married
Hannah Slnrgit* (**AVidow Gray "), daughter of Edward Sturgia
of Barnstable and Yarmonth, (First child, Hannah, was born in
1677.) They moved from Barnfltable to Bristol, R. I. He died
between March 16, 1724-5, the date ol his will, and May 16, 1725,
when his son, Isaac, gave a receipt for his portion of the estate-
(gee below.) His wife died Oct. 17, 1736, (Gravestone record,
Brewster cemetery,)
Chiltlren :
i. Hannah;* b. Dec. 23» 1677; d. March 28, 1682.
11. Samukl, b. April 15, 1682; d- Nov. 24, 1735, «. 55,
3. lii. Jabkz. b. Jaa. 31. 1083-4.
Iv. SuOBAJ-t b^ April 12. 168l>.
4. V. Isaac, h. Feb. 1, 16^9; d. 1739-40.
vl. John, b, Nov, 8, 1600; d, Jauuarv, 1717.
vlL Joseph, b, Au|?. 22, lGi»2; bap, Christ Church, Ertstol, Atjej, 11, 1H95.
vlii. Hannah, b. Feb, 21, 16*J:}-4f bap- Christ Church, Bristol, Aug. 11,
1695.
5. ix. Benjamin, b. Dec. 11, 1693 j d, 1771 or 1772.
X. TnoMAS, b. Oct. 30, 1701.
Xi, ELIZABEXn.
In the ceosns of Brielol in 168Q, Jabez^ Gorham Is mentloaed
with wife and four children.
The wiil of Jahez* Gorham is dated March 16, 1724-5. He calls
himself *^ of Bristol, in the County of Bristol, in the Province of the
Massachusettis Bay, yeoman *' ; naoK^s "wife Hannah," " eldest son
Jabez Gorham,** eons Isaac, Joseph and Benjamin, " daughter Elijsa-
beth, wife of Shobael Baxter," and grandsons Edward, William and
Samuel Downs, Executors, "wife Hannah and son Benjamin."*
On May 18, 1725, Isaac Gorham, **of New Haven, Colony of
Connecticut,** gave a receipt for his portion of the estate of hia
** father, Jabez Gorham, late of Bristol, dec*d."t
On June 16, 1725, Joseph Gorham **of Fairfield, in the County
of Fairfield, in the Colony of Connecticut in New England, oonl-
wainer,*' gave a receipt for his portion of the estate of his father,
Jabex Gorham.} Joseph married twice at Fairfield and has many
descendants. Otis wrongly states that he "died without issue."
September 7, 1732, "Hannah Gorham of Yarmouth, in the
County of Barnstabie, seamBtress," fjuitclalmed to Benjamin Gor-
ham of Bristol, '^ tanner/' all her interest in five acres of land in
Bristol.
Deed recorded, SepL 12, 1732.§ Ben|amin was her son-
♦ Tmuntoa Probate Records, vol. v., p. 75-
+ Taanton Probate Kecords^ vol, vi., p. 189,
iTftunton Probate Records, vol. vi , p. \^»
Bristol Co> Di»triet Liuid ilccorda, voL xxi,^ p. 262.
1900.] Notes on the Gorham Family. 169
In the old burial ground in Brewster, Mass., is a stone to " Han-
nah Gorham, wife of Jabez Gorham, died Oct 17, 1736." *
These last two records show that Hannah Gorham, widow of
Jabez,' had returned to Cape Cod after her husband*s death, signed
the deed of 1732, and died there in 173G, outliving her husband by
eleven years.
3. Jabez* Gorham (Jabez,* Johri^), bom Jan. 31, 1684; died Nov. 21,
1745t ; burie<i Nov. 23, 1745.t He married first, Leah .$
She died May 13, 1739§; buried from St. Michael's Church, Bris-
tol. May 15, 1739.§ He married second, July 31, 1744, Mary
MaxfieldlF; Int. March 30, 1744.1F Mrs. Mary Gorham and
Stephen Smith, married Oct 13, 1763.||
Children of Jabez* and Leah :
i. Samuel,* b. Newport, Nov. 27, 1707; buried Nov. 25, 1789.
il. EuZABKTH, b. Newport, April 9, 1710; d. Aug. 28, 1726.
Hi. Shubael, b. Bristol, March 29, 1713; d. Sept. 11, 1734.
iv. Hann'ah, bap. Oct 27, 1717; d. July 27, 1802, sb. 85; m. May 80,
1737, John Kinnicatt.
(Leah, wife of Jabez, Jr., also Samuel, Shubael, Elizabeth and Han-
nah, bap. Oct. 27, 1717, at Christ Church, Bristol, R. I.**)
V. Mary, bap. Oct. 10, 1721, Christ Church, Bristol** ; m. May 30, 1788,
Samuel Osborne.
vi. Rebecca, bap. Jan. 5, 1723, St. Michael's Church, Bristol; d. March
25, 1725.
vii. Nathan, b. Bristol, Jan. 8, 1725-0 ; bap. Jan. 30, 1725-C, St. Michael's
Church.
viii. Deborah, bap. Sept. 24, 1732, St. Michael's Church.
Administration of estate of Jabez* Gorham given to Aaron Bonme,
March 10, 1745-6.tt
Otis, in his "Notes on Barnstable Families," tt confuses Jabez^ and
Jabt'z.* The former, he states, " married twice, the motlier of his
ten children being his first wife, Hannah." And again, " He was
88 years of age when he marrie<l his second wife, Mary Maxwell."
But Otis, himself, question e<l the fact of this second marriage, for
he adds, " If the date of the marriage which I have is reliable, its
accuracy may well be doubted."
These long standing errors, as to the age and second marriage of
Jabez,^ are proved as such l>eyond a doubt by the preceding records.
5. Benjamin* Gorham (Jahez,* John^), born Dec. 11, 1695; died between
Oct. 18, 1771, and Feb. 1, 1772.§§ Marrie<l Bethiah, daughter of
David Gary, of Bristol. |||| She probably died before 175;5, when
• ** Mortuarv Record from the Gravestones in the Old Buriil Ground in Brewster,
Mms." Paa:e'R2. Division No. 7. By Chiirlea E. M:ivo. (1898.)
t Arnold's V'ital Records of Rhode Island, vol. vi , p.' 133; vol. viii., p. 2*27.
t .Jabez Gorham and "wife Leah'* sell land, Jan. 1, 1727-8. Taunton Itegister of
Deed«, vol. xviii., n. 71.
J Arnold's Vital Records, vol. vi., p. 136; vol. viii , p. 227.
T Arnold's Vital Records, vol. viii., p. 206; vol. vi., p. 24.
jj Arnold's Vital Records, vol. vi., p. 2-5, Bristol Marriages.
•• Register, vol. xxxiv., p. 261.
tt Taunton Probate Records, vol. xi., p. 113.
;: Vol. i., p. 42.5.
]5 Benjamin Gorham, of Providence, sella land to Esck Hopkins of N. Prov., Oct. 8,
17.1. Deed acknowledjjed, Oct. 18, 1771. Prov. Deeds, vol. xx., p. 1. Will of Benja-
min Gorham, dated May 14, 1764; sworn to by witnesses, Feb. 1, 1772. Prov. Wills,
Tol. vi., p. 39.
ili Benjamin Gorham and wife, Bethiah Gorham, of Bristol, sell land left to Bethiah
bv ••her father, the late David Gary, of Bristol,** to Shubal Norton, of Bristol, July 9,
1?26. Taunton Register of Deeds, vol. zvii., p. 153.
170
Nates on the Oorkam Family,
Benjamin signed a deetl alone.*
!)am to si-ttle in Providence.
Children :
He was no doubt the first Go
L Bknjamix,* b. Aug. 23» 1718, bap. Ang. 5, 1722, Christ Church, Bri
tol.f
iL Bkthiah, b. Oct 10, ; bap, Au^. 5, 1722, Christ Church, Bristol; |
111* Jan. 19, 1738, Abner Brown of Frovklence.
iiL Sakail b. Si'pt. 15, 1123; hap. Nov. 24, 1723, at Christ Church, Bris-
tol; m, March 14, 1745» at Providence* Rowland Taylor.
iv. EuzABKTn, bap. Jan. 21, I727-H, at Christ Chnrcli, Bristol; d. Sep
3, 1785; m. Feb. 21, 1748, at Providence, Thomas Grainger, wl
was b. Sept 23, 1725.
T. Jabez.
Ti. Samuel,
vii. Jkmima, ni. Nov. 26, 1749, Joseph Owens.
(For will of Benjamin Gorham,^ set* page 172.)
6, Jabkz* Gorfl^m (Benjamin^* Jahez? John^). lie married Oct.
1753, Abix^ail Field, born Jan. 27, 1730. daughter of Jeremkh and
Abigail {Watt^rmari) Field. (The proof of this generation will be
diBcns^sed later.)
Children :
7. i. Jabez.* b. July 15, 1760; d. May 27, 1802.
ii. Samuki., in. May 10, 1807, Sarab Caldcr.
iib John, baried Jan. 21, 175i^.
^viU be
7, Jabkz* Gorha-M (Jid^z,* Be7tjami\^Jahez,'^ John^)^hoTVi July 15^ 1760 ;
died May 27, 1802; married Oct 26, 1783, Cathaiino IVler, bom
November, 17G2 ; died March 29, 1807. ' ^
Children : '
h Hannah,* b. Feb. 1», 1784; d. May 12, 1833; m. June 29, 1803, Dem
terTiiiirher.
U. BKNJAMl^f, b. March 3, 1786; d. Nov. 12, I80I»; m. Oct. 20, ISOJl
Emma AnRelL She m. 2d, Due. 26, ISH, Samuel Bloss.
ilL Fiici.r^ b, July 27, 1787; d. nauie day. i
Ir. Betiuah. b, March IG, 1789 j d. Sept. 8, 1821; m. Aug. 28, 180i
William Comiitock.
V. Sarab, b. Jan. 27, 17111; d. Aug, 21, 1791.
8. vi. Jabkz, b. Feb. 18, 1792; d, March 24, 18(i9.
vil. Cathakinic, b. Jane ao, 1793; d. Feb. 7, 1836; m. Dec. 24, 1810, Eno
Ang:ell.
viii. JoHsri b. Jnne 4, 1795; d. Jan. 6, 1853; ra. Jan. 15, 1816, at Sml^l
Held, E. L, Mary Mason^
ix. Sarah, b. Feb. 2, 1IJ»7; d. Doc. 4, 1824; m. Dec. 29, 1819. Samo^
Olnev.
X. WilliLm Field, b. April 30, 1798; d. April 23, 1804,
The will of Jabez Gorham,^ dated May 2, 1802, appoints ** wil
C*albarinc " and *' brother, Samuel Gorliam," executors. §
April IC, 1810, Jabez Gorbam and Catharine Gorham, childrei
of *hi\wz Gorham, lat« of Pro^idencr, chose Dexter Thurber, glial
dian. lie was also guardian of Sarah and. Johuj children of
Jabeas, under fourteen years of age.|
• ProTiflcnce Register of Deeds, vol. jdii., p* 368.
t KEniBTEn, vol. xxxiv.. p. 263.
+ Will duteil Dec. 6, 1852, mentions " wife Mary a.nd nephew, John Gorham, 2*3
(This was S. Jolin^.) Frov. Wills, vol, atvi., p. 511.
JProvidrncc WillM, vol. ix., p, 62.
Providence Probate Proceedings, vol. ii,, p. 29.
1900.] Ifotes on the Gorham Family. 171
June 3, 1810, Samuel Gorham, executor of the estate of '^ Jabez
Gorham, late of Providence," signed a deed. Recorded, June 6,
1810.*
8. Jabez* Gorham (Jabez,^ Jahez,^ Benjamin* Jahez,^ John}\ born in
Providence, Feb. 18, 1792; died March 24, 1869. He married
first, Dec. 4, 1816, Amey Thurber, daughter of Samuel and Mehit-
able (Dextt^) Thurber. She was born in Providence, Jan. 30,
1795; died Nov. 26, 1820. He married second, April 16, 1822,
Lvdia Dexter, daughter of Lewis and Lydia (Comstock) Dexter.
She was born at Smithfield, R. I., Nov. 11, 1797; died Sept. 4,
1873. The will of Jabez,« dated April 24, 1868, mentions "wife
Lydia."t
Children of Jabez' and Amey :
i. Benjamin,' b. Sept. 24, 1817; d. Oct. 6, 1817.
ii. Amanda, b. Dec. 11, 1818; d. March 17, 1897; m. Ist, May 14, 1838,
William Gladding Price; child, William*; m. 2d, Nov. 28, 1842,
John Clark Harris; children, Joseph, Jabez; m. dd, April 22, 1889,
Benjamin Comstock.
9. ill. JouN, b. Nov. 18, 1820; d. Jane 26, 1898.
Children of Jabez' and Lydia :
iv. Benjamin, b. Feb. 2, 1823; d. Dec. 6, 1823.
T. Amey, b. May 7, 1824; d. Jan. 30, 1864; m. Dec. 1, 1845, Henry
Abom Webb. Children : Harriet Baymond, Amey.
vi. Susan, b. Jnly 3, 1825 ; m. Nov. 15, 1866, Caleb Farnam.
Til. Charles Field, b. March 5, 1834; m. 1st, Feb. 27, 1854, Marlanna
Towne; child, Ella; m. 2d, April 19, 1860, Catharine B. Yerrlng-
ton.
9. JoiiN^ Gorham {Jahez^* Jahez^ Jahez^* Benjamin^* Jahez^ John^)^ bom
in Providence, Nov. 18, 1820; died in Chase City, Virginia, June
2*>, 1898. lie married, Sept. 4, 1848, his cousin, Amey Thurber,
daughter of Isaac and Lucy (Brown) Thurber, born Sept. 1, 1827.
(Isaac Thurber was twin brother to Amey, the first wife of Jabez.')
Children, born in Providence : Lucy, Herbert Thurber, Amey
ThurlxT, John Henry, Charles Isaiic, Jabez. (Of these, only the
two latter are living.)
Tlie mistake hitherto made ui this line occurs in the fourth generation,
where Jabez* has been displaced by Benjamin*, born Aug. 22, 1718 (Benja-
min,* Jabez,*^ John,^) who is claimed as the husband of Abigail Field. The
late John Gorham^ of Providence, whose descent is given, accepted this
error of the fourth generation, and claimed Benjamin* as his ancestor.
The Boston Evening Transcript in its issues of Nov. 9, and Nov. 30, 1898
(Genealogical Department) also makes this misstatement The Field
Genealogy (^trs. Ilarriet A. Brownell), page 11, reiterates the same mis-
take in the following words : " Abigail Field, born in Providence, Jan. 27,
1730, marrie<l Oct. 7, 1743, Benjamin Gorham, son of Benjamin, son of
Jabez, son of Capt. John Gorham of Gorhamburg, England, and Desire
Howland who came to America in the Mayflower, ^^
Three errors are displayed in tliis statement: First, the date of mar-
riatre, *' 1743,'* making Abigail thirteen years old at the time ; second, the
substitution of ** Benjamin" as the husband of Abigail, for Jabez — as will
be proved : third, the announcement that " Desire Ilowland came to Ameri-
ca in the Mayflower."
• Providence Register of Deeds, vol. xxxiii., p. 194.
t Providence Wills, vol. xxii., p. 319.
172
I^otes on the Gorham Family,
[April,
The iirst error is m palpable that \i does not need tc> be discussed, und it
seems superfiimui* to explain that Dt^sire llowland did not come over in tlie
Majilower. (** Gt>rlmmbiirg'' should be Gorhambury.)
In view of these authorilit^s it remains to support the claim of Jabez* by
reliable references- The [jroofs are these :
(1) Benjamiji' Gorham of Frovideiiio sells land to ** l>eloved soii^ Jaliex
of Providence, for and in consideratioa of the sum of £100.^' Deed signed,
Aug. 18, 175;3 ; acknowledged, March 25, 1754; recorded July 10, 1754.*
(2) Benjumiii* Gorham of Providence, ** tanner and curler," sells a lot
of land to his *^ son, Jabez Gorham, of said Providence, tanner/' " for and
in consideration of the sum of £^100, well and truly paid by my son, Jabez/*
Signed. April 8, 171*1 ; recorded, April 26, 1762.t
(3) The will of Benjamin* Gorham mentions his son, Jabez, to w^hom
he wills ** the dwelling house, where I now live/' It also mentions hiA
daughters, Elizabeth Grainger and Sarah lrMii(»ple, and grands^uj, Stunuel
Owen* To the latter he gives *^ a pair of silver buckleis that were his
uncle's, Samuel Gorham." Jahez Gorham, sole executor. WiE dated.
May 14, 1764; sworn to by witnesses, Feb. 1, 1772; recorded, May 23,
17724
(4) The marriage of Jahez'* Gorham to Abigail Field by Richard Water-
man, justice, grandfather of Abigail, is recorded in vol. K p. 132, of the
original MS. recordw of marriages in Providence. The handwriting of the
entry is perfectly legible. Those unable to verify tlii^ statement by exan*^
ining the original records can do so by consulting Snow's ** Index of Births,
Marriages and Deaths in Providence, 1636 to 1850/' pp. 174, lilO,
(5) Jabez^ Gorham of Providence sells land to George Pay son. Deed
signed by Jalicx Gorham and Abigail Gorham, ** wife of said Jahez Gor-
ham/' Dec. 20, 17G3; acknowledged^ April 7, 1764; recorded, April 25,
17t>4.§
(G) Jahez* Gorham of Providence sells land to Benjamin Thurber, Aug.
17, 1773. Deed signed by Jahez Gorham ** and wife/* Abigail Gorbam.|
This is the last mention found in the records of Jahez and Abigail.
It is clearly evident from the foregoing: First, that Benjamin* naakeft
no mention of a son, Benjamin, or of any of his descendants, eilher by deed
or will ; and second, that it was Jahez*, and not BtHijamin*, who married
Abigail Field. Indeed, the only wonder is that such au error was ever
incorporated in this line of descent luid that it has been so long uncontested-
Tbere is, in fact, no other record of an Abigail Field who married a Gor-
ham, in Providence or elbewliere.
In this connection the following communication from Mr. Frank W.
Sprague^ — ^who has himself examined all the eudenee submitted in thiB
article — will prove viduable and suggestive : *' I have made a personal
Bcan*1i at Bristol, Taunton and Providence, and there is absolutely no trace
of Benjamin*, or of his children or grandchildrem We know that be wat
born, but there is no record of him in Providence. I believe the truth 18
that he died young and unmarried."
In conclusion we sulijoin some notea of another branch of the Gorham
familv.
• Provldouce Rcffister of Deerts, vol, xiii.j pp. 368, 36i9»
t Providence Keifister of Deeds, vol. xvi., p. 179.
t Providence Wills, vol. vi., pp. 38, 39-
I Providence Kegiater of Dtjeas, vol. xviiL, p. 84*
I Providence Hegister of Deeds, voL xz.^ p- U9.
1900.] IfoUs an the Oorham Family. 173
BRISTOL BRANCH.
(Data supplied by Mr. Hbnbt S. Gobham.)
4. Isaac* {Jahez,^ John,^), born Feb. 1, 1689 ; died, 1739-40 ; married first,
Mary , who died Sept 11, 1716; married second, Aug. 6,
1717,* Hannah Miles, daughter of Richard Miles of New Haven,
Conn.f
Children of Isaac* and Mary, bom in Bristol :
10. 1. Isaac* b. May 28, 1713; d. Dec. 1, 1760; bap.J July 10, 1716, at
Christ Church, Bristol.
U. Hkzkkiah, b. Feb. 1714-6; d. Dec. 16, 1716; bap. J July 10, 1716, at
Christ Church, Bristol.
Children of Isaac' and Hannah, bom in New Haven:
ill. John.
iv. Mary, b. Oct. 10, 1721.
V. Timothy, b. Nov. 18, 1723.
vi. Hbzbkiah, b. Dec. 6, 1726.
vii. Samuel.
viii. Elizabeth.
iz. Hannah.
Isaac* Gorham bought lands in New Haven, March 1, 1719-20.
He is described as ^^ cooper." § He was admitted an inhabitant of
the town, Dec 26, 1720. On May 18, 1725, he gave a receipt for
his portion of his father's estate. See page 168 of Providence Notes.
Administration on his estate granted to Richard Miles. Inventory,
March, 1739-40. Isaac, eldest son, and seven other children iiamed.ir
10. Isaac* (Isaacy* Jabez,* John^)y bom in Bristol, May 28, 1713; died in
Bristol, Dec, 1, 1760 ; married Oct. 19, 1742, Jemima Potter, daugh-
ter of Hopestill and Lydia (Hubbard) Potter. She died Oct. 10,
1806.
Children :
i. Mary,* b. July 28, 1743; bap. Aug. 7. 1743, at St. Michael's Church,
Bristol.
n. Hannah, b. Sept. 25, 1745; bap. March 17, 1748-49, at St. Michael's
Church, Bristol.
11. ill. Isaac, b. 1747; bap. March 17, 1748-49, at St. MlchaePs Church,
Bristol; d. September, 1795.
iv. Althka, b. 1751; bap. May 24, 1752, at St. Michael's Church, Bris-
tol; (I.June 17, 1823; m. 1774, Gilbert Richmond, b. at Bristol,
April 27, 1754; lost at sea March 19, 1782. (See Richmond Geoe-
alofry.)
V. Lydia, bap. May 9, 1759, at St. Michael's Church; d. May 10, 1759.
vi. William, bap. Dec. 9, 1759, at St. Michael's Church; shipwrecked
at the Vineyard, Dec. 26, 1778, and perished with the cold.
11. Isaac' (Isaac,* Isaac* Jabez,^ John^), born 1747; bap. March 17,
1748-9, at St. MichaeFs Church, Bristol; died at sea September,
1795, aged 48; married Sept. 4, 1774, Sarah Thomas of Warren,
who died Feb. 25, 1835.
• New Ilavcn Records, vol. i., p 89.
t Will of Lieut. Richard Miles of New ITaven, dated Jan. 24, 1766. " The remainder
»nd residue of my estate I give, devise and bequeath to my two daughters, Elizabeth
Thompson and Mary Gilbert and to the heirs of mv daughter Hannah Gorham, de-
ceased." (New Haven Probate Records, Book 8, p. 660.)
t Register, vol. xxxiv., p. 260.
J New Haven Town Records, Dook 5, p. 389.
1 New Haven I^robate Records, Book o, p. 292.
174
Notes on the Gorham Family,
[April,
Children :
1. Jemdia,* b. Ang. 2$, 1775; d. Nov. 7, 1798; m. Oct. I, 1797 (Int.
Sept. 27, 1797), Nicholas Peck, b. May G, 17a2 j d. 1847*
IL Isaac, b. 1777 ; d. lit sea Aiifj. 21, 1798, ee. 21.
m. Sarah, b. May 17, 1780^ d, Dec. 16, 1869; m. Feb, 2, 1800, Nicholas
Peck.
Iv. Hannah, b. July 25, 1762; d. Aii^. I, 1846; m. Oct. 28, 1803 (Tot.
Oct. 23, 1803), Lemuel Clarke Rictunood, b. Bristol^ Sept, 25, 1781 ;
d. June 23, 1876. JI« was son of Gilbert ajid Althea (GorbAm]
KicbmrjmL (Ricliniond Gen.)
V. SgsAN, b. March II, 1785; d. Aug. 4, 1868; m. Nov. 8, 1807 (Int.
Oct, 18, 18t)7), Abraham Hathaway of Raynhfino, Maits.
Ti, William, b. July 10, 17S8 ; d. at sea Juoe 6, 1809, bg. 21.
These six child re q were baptized Nov. 18, 1789, at St. Micbaers
Church, Bristol.
Til. Mary, b. Dec, 10, 1791 ; d. Sept. 26, 1881 ; m. July 9. 1814, Rev. John
P. K. Heashaw, b. Jaa. 13, 1792, aitenv^ard^ BUhop of Rhode
Island.
vUL RuTH,b. April, 1793; d. 1880; id. Feb. 8» 1815 (Int. Jan. 8, 1815).
Dr. Jabez Holnies of Stouingtou, Ct,
12. Ix. Amos Thomas, b. Aujj. 20, 1795; d. March 12, 1861.
12. Amos Thomas' (lsaac\ Isaac*, Igaae^ Jahez^, Juhri^)^ born Ausf. 20,
1795; died March 12, 1861; married Junv^ 18, 1820, Fimuy Riitan
Saiidforti, died June 7, 1878, daughter of Ellery and Sally Sandford-
Children :
I. Sarah THOMAS^ b. Aug. 9, 1821 ; d. Nov. 10, 1898; m. May 31, 1857.
William Mtimford Coit, who d. Jan. 31, 1895. No children.
II. William Thoma8, b. July 23, 1824; d, Oct. 4, lg«0; in. Oct. 20, 1847,
Mary T. Spencer, who d. March 4, 1870. Children ; William^ Met-
rill and HfiUie.
Hi. Isaac, b. Sept. 11, 1826 j d. Aug. 1, 1863; m. Dec 14, 1852, Julia F.
Franklin, who d. Nov. 16, 1886. Children t /#aac, HobaHt JSmma
and Eiizahetfu
Iv. RiTTU HoLMias, b, Feb. 9, 1829; d. July 2, 1876.
▼. Fmancis Thomas, b. July 2.'>, 1831 ; d. Nov. 20, 1886.
vi. AMU9 Thomas, b. (Jet. 18, 1833 ; m. March 20, 1855, Mary E, Waldron-
Childreri : Mary li. and EUzabfth 0.
vii. LAFAYKTrK, b. Jan. 31, 1830; d. Oct. 7, 183d.
viii. Wasionoton, b. Jnlv 2, 1838.
Ix. Mary Hannah, b. Sept. 6, 1840; m. Nov. 26, 1872, Edward W.
Spencer.
X. LaFaykttb, b, Feb. 26, 1843 j m. Oct. 25, 1877, EU^beth McNuti.
Child : Amo9 6'andford,
xl. Sandford, b. May 22, 1845.
AUTHORITIES.
(1) Providence Retrister of Deeda.
(2) Providence Wills.
f3) Providence Probate Proceedings.
i4) Tminton Probate Records.
(j5) Bristol Co. Di.'^trict Land Heoofds at Tannton.
(6) Col. John Gorham *s " Wiwt Book.*' Rboistee, vol. lii. (April, 1898).
(7).Rbo[8TKR, vol. xxxiv., pp. 261, 263.
(8) Gorham Fumiliea of yarmouth. RboisTRB, vol. lii., p. 357.
(9) " Mortuary Itecord from the Gravestones in the Old Burial Ground in Brewster,
Maes/"
(lOj Fiimtly Bible of Jabez Gorham.* In pofisossion of Mrs. Susan (Gorham) Far-
num of Providence,
f II) Amos Otis*s '* Gciiealoffical Notes of Bamitahio Families.**
(12) Records of St. Michaers Church and of Christ Church, BrktoU R. L
(13) Arnold's Vital Records of Rhode Island.
(13)
(14) Family records, supplied by Mrff. Farnum.
(16) Family records, supplied by Mr. V. G. Peck of Bristol.
1900.] Edmard Benton and hit Descendants. 175
EDWARD BENTON OF GUILFORD (CONN.) AND fflS
DESCENDANTS.
Compfled hy R. D. Smtth and commanicated by Dr. Be&xabd C. Steixeb.
1. Edward* Benton was one of the early settlers of Guilford, though
not a signer of the Plantation Covenant. lie came possibly from Wethers-
field or Milford, and was in the town as early as 1 643 ; the oath of a free-
man wa0 given him. May 19, IGol. This shows that he was a church
member. His home-lot was on the west side of the Green, and contained
two acres. Other parcels of land owneil by him amounted to sixty-three
acres. He never bore any considerable public office, and was not entitled
to the prefix " Mr." He was a brother of Andrew Benton of Milford and
Kartford, who died July 31, 1683, aged 63, and who had a large family by
his wife Hannah Stocking. Ekiward Benton married Anne, who was
buried Aug. 22, 1671. He died Oct. 28, 1680. In 1672 his list was
£72. Is. His will, made Mch. 7, 1675/6, is of interest. It states that
" as the holy Providence of God hath left the burden of a crippled child
upon my hand to be cared and provided for, who may live and be burden-
some after my decease, Zacheus Benton by name and that affliction is an
intemi|)tion to the more ecjual distribution of my small estate amongst all
my children, I do, therefore, give only the sum of 5 shilinigs apiece unto
my five children " (not including Zacheus or ^Vndrew) and to " my son
Zacheus Benton, I give a colt, which he shall choose. Item, I give to my
son DanieFs widow a cow." " Lastly all the rest of my estate ** I give
unto my son Andrew Benton, upon condition that he shall duly attend and
provi<le for his brotht»r Zacheus Benton, during the term of his natural life
with all necessaries of fooil and rayment, washing and lodging, suitable for
him." Andrew is also nia<le executor.
The children of Edward and Anne Benton were :
Ei>WARD,= b. 1030; d. Feb. 19, 1097-8.
Daniel, b. Kias; d. June 9, 1672.
Andrew, b. 1639; d. Jan. 13, 1714.
Hannah, b. Sept. 28. 1«40; m. Robert (?) Accerly or Akerlv.
Maky, b. Feb. 2, 1641-2; ni. Dec. 6, 1660, Samuel Tharp of New
Haven and Wallinfirford, who d. Feb. 2, 1728, a». 84. She d. March
1. 1718.
John. b. June 10, 1643; d. before his father.
Taiutha, b. 1646; m. Nov. 27, 1684, Simon Simpson of New Ilavcn.
Elizabeth, b. June 3, 1647; buried April 3, 1654.
Saiuh, b. Nov. 4. 1650; d. Dec. 25, 1692; m. Thomas Wright, Dec.
9, 1673. Hed. Dec. 6, 1692.
X. Zacheus, b. Aug. 27, 1652; d. single.
2. EnwAUD^ Benton, Jr. (EdwarcP), of Glastenbury, Conn., m. Mary,
who <1. Auir. JS, 1702, X. GO.
Their children were :
5. i. Samuel,* b. ; d. 1752.
ii. Mauy.
iii. Rebecca, b. ; m. Isaac Boreman, Jr., of Wethersfleld, Dec. 7,
1699. He d. May 9, 1719, a>. 52.
Iv. Ellinor, b. 1670; m. David Wriglit, son of James of Glastenbury,
Auir. 21, 1705, and d. 1749. He d. June 8, 1764.
V. Dorothy.
vi. Daniel, d. young, 1682.
6. Tii. Edward, b. ; d. Apr. 29, 1718.
2.
i.
3.'
ii.
4.
iii.
iv.
V.
vi.
vii.
viii
ix.
1
176
Edward Be^iton and his Descendants.
[ApriV
3. DANfEL^ Bektoh (Edward^), of Guilford, in. Rachel Gtittritljs^e or
Goodrich, dau. Richard of Guilford^ Dec. 23, 1 658, She died Oct.
1685* IIiB list ill 1672 was £4L V^, Their home-lot in 1609 waa
one of two and a half acres on the north side of the Green, and
was sold by their descendant, Lot Benton, in 1829, to the First
C'on^regational Church, as a site for church and parsonage.
Their children were ;
I. Joanna,'' b. Oct. 6, 16e0; d. Dec. 29, 1692; m. John Turner, Dec. 18,,
lege.
7. Ih Ebknkzkk, b. 1663; d. Jan. 22, 1768.
lit Bethya, b. IfifiS; m. Sunfor^L
Iv. KebeccAj b. Sept. 14, 1G71 j ni, Joseph Halsey*
i. Andrew^ Benton (Edward^)^ of Gtiilford^ m, Feb. 4, 1664, Eliza-
beth, dau. of Tliomtis Kt^lf. She d. Oct, 27, 1713, He bad a home-
lot planted him by the town^ containing one and three-fourth acres,
** bounded by the crotiswajH east by Samuel Hughes Westerly by
the two streets Northerly and Southerly ■ * and inlierited from his
father, the home-lot oil which the latter spent his last days, om
Crooked Lane, now State street^ containing three acres, with another
piece Mljoining, in all eight acres. This property is still held hy
his desiceudants. His list was £55. in 1B72,
His children were :
8. l.
iL
9. m.
Iv.
V.
4
10. vL
Jamk.s,=» b. Dec. I, 1665 ; d. Nov. 7, 1733,
JotsEPii, b, Feb. 4, 1008^9; buried Jan. 4. 1669-70.
John, b. April 17, 1672; d. June 17, 1718.
AKDREWt b, lfl74; d. sSnirle hi 1714.
EuzAjiKTir, b. June 4, 1677; d. June 50, 1734; m. Samuel EvarU dJ
Guilford. March 1, 1710. He d. Jan. 14, 1740. |
Jabez, b. Apr. 28, 1680; d. July 21, 1756.
ExPEitiENCE; ro. John Turner, Jr.
5, Samukl* Benton (Edward,^ Edward^)^ of Glastenbury ; m. Mary,
dau. Samuel Bradtield, Feb. I, 1705. She d. Dec 6, 1747.
Their children were : i
L Sarah,* b, March 19. 1707, 'I
JL Hannah, b. July 1, 1710. i
lil, Nathanjel, b, ^fcll. H, 1714; d. age^d nine days.
iv. Jonathan, b. Oct. 13, 1715; m. Ist. Hannah Bcclclcy, May 6. I74t.
She d, Jan. 18. 1750, le. 40, Their children were: 1. Lf/dtn,* bm
Feb. 1, 1743, 2. Samuel, h. Sept. 4. 1745. 3, Jonalhftn, b. MarcK
18, 1748, He m. 2d, Deborah Williams, Aug, 24, 1750, She d^,
Nov. 12, 1784.
▼. Nathaniel, b. April 9. 1718; m, Dorotliy Cook, Oct. 13. 174.=i. H«
d, Dec. 3, 1753, Their chiktren were: 1, Ji/hn,^ b. March 13,
174G. 2, Mnrp, h. March 30, 1751. j
vi. Abigail, b, Nov, 4, 1720. I
Edward' Benton {Edward,^ Edward,^)^ of Glastenbury; m. Mam
dan. Samuel Hale, Oct 16, 1702.
Their children were :
6
b Jo.«^iAH,* b. 1703.
II, EPHIIATM, b. 1707.
lii. Mary, b. 1710.
i^
7. Ensign Ebenezer' Benton of Gnilfortl, spent his last jmrt of hia life
in the part of the town known aa Burcben Swamp, lie Is put down
in 1G90 as having served in the Indian wars. His list wa» £131 9, 6-
in 1716. He resigned his position as ensign on Oct. 12, 1727, becaiia#^
1900.]
Edward Benton and his Descendants.
177
^P "old and Infirm/' (Conn. CoL Rec«.) yet lived twenty-one years
longer^ dying at tbeage of ninety-five* He was a wheelwright. He
married AbijE;:aily dau* of John Graves, June 14, 1694. She d.
I April 13, 1753.
Their child re o were :
I
DAJrrKL*, b. June 1, 1^5; d. Aug. 5, 1756 ; lived In Guilford and
was Deacon In the Fourth Conjsrrcgational Church there. Ue m.
1st, Elizabeth, dau. otJohn Norton, Aug, 8» 1728 ; she d. Sept. 21»
1753; 2d, Sarah, dau. of Sarau**! Camp and widow of Thomas
Seward, who d. March 12, 1762. His children were ail by \m first
wife. They were: L A'araA,* b. April 28, 1729; d, single Oct
18, 1806. 2. DanieKb. Dec. 12, 1730; d. May 15, 1746. 3. .Samuel,
b. Dec. 19, 1732; d. Au«?. 14, 1807. 4. ^ver, b, Feb. 12, 1734; d.
single July 10, 1804. 5. Jaretl b. June 15. 1737; d. May 23. 1802;
m. EHxabeth Collins, dau. of Oliver of Guilford, June 25, 1786;
she died Oct. IS, 1838. 6. Sil<i». b. July 25, 1730; it May 19, 1828;
m. l«t, Ablifall Lin.sley, dau. of Dan of Branford. June G, 1768;
she d. Feb. 24, 1811, aged 68; 2d, Lois, ^idow Sumuel Plnnt, Dec.
le. 1811; she d.Feb, 22, ia27.ajfed78. 7. .Va/Ar^w, b. Julvo, 1741;
d. Oct. 31, 1821 ; m. Raehel, dau. Joseph Chitteuden, May 8, 1794;
she d, Feb. 4» 1815. They had no children. 8. Ann, b, Aupr. 29,
1743; m, Philip Mann, April 11. 17G4. 9. EUsabfth.h. Dec. 20,
1745; ra. Rufoe Graves, Nov. 7, 1773. 10. Daniel, b. June 18,
1748; d. Dec. U, 1764. U, In/ant, b. Sept. 1753; d. Sept. SO,
1 753,
Elizabeth, b. June 22. 1697; d. May 14, 1748; m. Samuel Buel, Jan.
26, 1737; he d. at Ivilllne^^'oith Nov. 8, 1760.
Ul. Ebekkzer, b, June 12, 1700; d. Feb. 11, 1776; lived In North Gull*
ford and ra. Nov. 3, 1725, Esther Crattcndcn, wlio d. April 24. 1778.
Their children were : K Nathaniel,* b. Aug. 12, 1726, rej^lded in
Litchfield in 1784. 2. Ebeneztr, h, April 29. 1728, lived in Lttch-
fleld South Farms. 3, St*phfn, b. Feb. 14, 1731. Uved nt Naveslnk,
N. Y., m. Feb. 17, 1761, widow Hannah Camp of Durham, i.
Timothy, b. Dec. 15. 1732; d. Nov. 27, 1807; lived in North Gull-
ford and m. 1st, Rachel Fov^ier, Dec. 1, 1764; she d. J^ly 9. 1784;
2d, Desire, widow John Stevens, Jan. 12, 1785; she d. Au^. 13,
1824, having married as third Jiusbaml Deacon Joel Rose. 5. Bela,
b. Oct. 19, 1734 ; d. Nov. 13. 1753. 6. Josinh, b. Julv I, 173«, lived
in Goshen, Conn. 7. Lot, b. Jan. 17, 1739: d. Sept. 4, 1814; m.
1st, Catharine Lyman of Middlelown, Oct. 11, 1764; she d. July 3,
1799; 2d, Anna Talcott of Durham, Jan. 13. 1800; she d. Oct. 24,
1804; 3d, Elizabeth, widow of Ids cousin, Jared Benton, Oct. 2,
1805; she d. Oct. 18, 1838. He had no children. In the early part
of his life he lived In North Guilford, but the last portion of his
life wa** spent in Gail fold on the Green, where the First or North
Congregational Church now Btands, The well of his house stUl
exists in the church cellar. His liouse was removed when the
church wa8 built, and still stands near the Sluice on WhUfleld St.
Having no children, he adopted the famouH Lyman Beeeher, a
nephew of his first wife, brousfbt him up and had him educated
for the ministry. 8. HMth. b. Feb. 2, 1742; d. April 10, 1813; m.
June 1, 1767, James TlioniDson of Goshen, who d. Nov. 8. 1817,
aged 76. 9, Rachel, b. Jan. 26, 1743; m. James Coe of Granville^
Jan. 21, 1767.
Ir, Abigail,* b. Dec. 20, 1702; d. April 27. 1785; m, Ebenezcr Crutten-
den, March 10, 1740. He d. March 18, 1748.
V- Cal£B, h. Julv 25. 1706; d, Nov. 27. 1782; lived in Guilford and m.
1st, Sept. 28, 1740. Sarah Stone, who d. Feb, 17, 174G. Their
children were : I. Caleb,* h. April 17, 1742, removed to Amcnla,
N. Y., 1794, and d, Dec. 26, 1831; he m. Sarah Bishop, Jan. 2d,
1767, who d. April 16, 1825, 2. rhineas, b. Auff, 30. 1744 ; d. Sept,
», 1744. 3. Btriah, b. Feb, 1, 1746; d. Feb, 2. 1746. Hem. 2d,
Thankful Chittenden, Oct. 13, 1761 ; she d. Jan. 2, 1757* Their
178
JSdioard Benton and his Descendants.
[April,
tL
cWldren were: 4* Limia, b. Ang. 28, 1752; d. Sept, 16, 1762. 5,
Tfianl'/uh b. July 12, 1755 ; d. Dec. 29. 1755, lie m. 3d, Lucy HaU,
Dec. l\ 17H0j by whoTO he had no cliildren.
Rebkcca, b. '■ — :\ d. single Feb. 17» 1794.
8. James* Benton {Andr€w\ EdwarfP), of Guilford, was a weaver and
had a list of £^J2 15, id 1716, lie m, Himnah, dun. of John Bush-
nell of Seyl)rook, Aug. 2, 1I5D4. She d Sept. 22, 1756.
Their clilldren were ;
1. Haknah,* b. April 22, 1695; d. Ausr, 23. 1740; ni. Samuel Dodd of
Guilford, Anjar. 31, 1737; lie d. Mav 24, 1757.
i1. Elizabeth, b. July 4, 1GD7 \ d. Dec. 22. 17r>3.
ill, jAMEt;, b, 1700; d. Anjsr. SO, 1785 ; lived m Gnilford, and m. Ei-
pericnce, dtni. of Edward Stoeker of Lyni<^, March 11, 1719. Their
children were : L James^ b. .Jan. 1, 1720; d. June 22, 1810; ra.
Jst, BepL 10, 173f), Margareh Nanjrhtv, who d. May 2S, 17fta; 2d,
Abigail- -, wijoil. April 4, 1^17. * 2. Mifrif. b. Sept. 25, 1722.
3. Lnrif, b, Oct. 14, 1724; d. July IS, 179*]; m. Isaac CrutteDilen of
LHchdeUl iitid Bethk*hcm, Jan. 25, I74:i. 4. iSubmU, h. April 2^,
1729; m. David Norton. March 12. 1752. 5. Thankfuh b. Sept.
30, 1732; HI. Nathaniel Spiuniner, March 1, 1752. 6. 'EUas, b. July
C, 1735; in. Haiinrdi Evarts, July 12, 1758; sljed.Dec. 9, 1759, 7,
Dnvkl, ra. and had children, 8, Bezn. 9. Iluidah d, single, 10,
Edward, h. April 12, 1740. lived in Albany, N^, Y. ; d.Oct. 1794 ; m.
1st, May 28, ]758, Leah Leete; 2d, Mary Washburae, who d. in
New York in 1825,
Iv. Sarah, b. ; d. slni^la Jan. 17, 1767*
V. Thankful, b '\ d. sln^^le 1733.
vl. JosKPH, b, ; d. Sept, 17, 1752; lived In North Guilford ; m,
Esther Bishop, Nov, 27, 1729; she d. Sept. 29, 1753. Their child-
ren were: 1, Esikfr, b. Dec. 1, 1730; d, March 13, 1773; m.
Phinehai* Fowler of North Guilford. May 13. 175:1. He d. Aus:. 13*
1802. 2, Elmk'im, h, MurchSl, 1732; d'. Dec. 10, 1755. 3, EJihu,
h. 1734; d, Feb, 9. 1798; lived in North Guilford and ra. Sarah.
• dau. of Thoum* Lyra an of Dnriiani ; slie d. Aug. 22, 1796, aged 55.
vii, JCDiDiAtf, b. ; m. Jerusha Loup: of Coventry, Oct, 10, 1738.
They had one child : 1, iSelah, b. Jan. 23, 1740.
9. JoiTN* Benton (AndrewJ^ Mdward}) wa» a weaver, and had a list in
171fl of £59 6. He m. Mary, dau. of Sairiuel and Sarah Kggleston
of Middletowu, June 10, 170v3. She afterwards m. Joshua Leete,
March 6, 1723, and d. Aj)ril, 1742, aged tJO.
The children of John and Mary (Eggleston) Benton were:
I, ExPKRiKNCK,* b. June 16, 1706.
II. John, b. Aug. 22, 170**, lived In Guilford and West Stocki>ridffe,
Mass.; m, 1st, Ai)igall Lee, Dec. 16, 1730; she d. Oct. 8, 1733.
Their child was ; 1^ JqAk,* b, Sept. 15, 1732; m, Tamarand lived
in West Stockbridge, He m. 2d, Abigail Eggle.*jton, Jan. 10,
1734-5. by whom he had the following children : 2, Abifjail^ b,
March 12. 1735, 3, SamueU b. Jan, 5, 1738. 4, MUts, b. June
23, 1747: d. Au^. 27, 1747. 5, Murif, b. Nov. 13. 1749; d. June 23,
1754). G. Miinj, m. Tbalmeno Bisliop, May 15, 1777.
ill. ANDREW^ b, June 2, 1712; d. April 4, 1732.
10, Jabkz* Benton {Andretc^^ Edward^}, of Guilford, m. Hannah, dau, of
Sergeant Joseph Stone, Nov. 14, 17'26, She d, March 17, 1773,
mged 71. His list wa^ £03 14, iu 1716.
Their children were ;
I. Mercy,* b, Jan. 9, 172S; d. siuule Feb. 6, 1778, iusane.
II. Hannah, b, Oct, 29. 1729; ra. James Scott, May 7, 1752, and went
to Whitcstown, N. Y.
1900.] Seal o/ihe County of Dukes. 179
lU. AXOBMW, b. March SI, 1782 ; d. May 4, 1747.
It. Ann, b. Aug. 20, 1784; d. yoang.
T. Noah, b. Aus. 12, 1786; d. Aug. 29, 1805; lived in Korth Bristol
(now Nora Madison), was deacon in the chnrch there and m.
Rnth, dan. of Azariah Dickinson of Haddam, July 21, 1762. Their
children were: 1. Noah^ b. Oct. 16, 1768; d. Oct. 17, 1847; m.
Oct. 81, 1790, Fhebe, dan. of James Dayls of Long Island. Shed.
April 25, 1855, aged* 88. He lived In North liudison and was
deacon of the chnrch there. 2. Sutk, b. Jnne 10, 1767 ; d. Feb. 5,
1888 ; m. Nathan Bedfleld of Onilf ord, Oct. 29, 1789. He d. Nov.
22, 1889, aged 76. 8. LoU, b. April 16, 1770; d. Oct. 20, 1828; m.
Sept. 28, 1789, Roswell Dndley. He d. April 4, 1820. 4. JohHy b.
March 2, 1775; d. Dec. 25, 1775. 5. John, b. Jnly 29, 1777; m.
Pollysena Upson of Bristol and removed to Farmlngton, Ohio.
Yi. SsTH, b. Ang. 7, 1789; d. Dec. 2, 1822. He lived in Gnilford, and
was insane and impoverished in his later years. He had no
children. He m. 1st, Thankfnl, dan. of Isaac Johnson, Sept. 18,
1778. She d. April 9, 1797 ; 2d, Lncy , dan. of Nehemlah Griswold.
She d. Jnne 26, 1824, aged 70.
Til. Jabbz, b. Jnly 12, 1748; d. Feb. 8, 1829; lived in Gnilford, and m.
ICary Bartholomew of Torrington, Sept. 80, 1765. She 4. Ang. 22,
1821. He lived In the old homestead on Crooked Lane. Their
children were: 1. Abraham^ b. Feb. 28, 1767; d. Feb. 16, 1807^
m. Jnly 24, 1791, Sarah Klrby, dan. of Daniel of Mlddletown. She
d. Sept. 21, 1808. 2. Amo$, b. April 28, 1768; d. April 26, 1800;
m. Sarah Bnshnell of Saybrook, Jnly 1, 1792. She d. April 12,
1854, aged 87. 8. Ambrtm, b. Dec. 18, 1769; d. March 1, 1847 f
m. 1st, ICary Evarts, Oct. 8, 1790, who d. Dec. 16, 1829; 2d,
Patience, widow of James Vail, April 14, 1884. She d. March
1869. 4. Andrew, b. Nov. 15, 1771 ; d. Jan. 18, 1800. 5. Abn«r, b.
Oct. 18, 1776; d. March 14, 1804; m. 1801 Bnth, dan. of Oqit.
Samnel Lee. She d. March 9, 1854. 6. Joy, b. March 2, 1779; d.
April 2, 1827; m. CleodallndaSvarts. 7. M, b. Ang. 15, 1782; de
Jan. 18, 1784.
SEAL OF THE COUNTY OF DUKES COUNTY, MASS.
(MARTHA'S VINEYARD).
By Charles Edward Banks, Surgeon U. S. M. n. S., Vineyard Haven, Mass.
In the Register, volume xxxvii., 849, appears an article by Abner C.
Goodell, Ewj., with the title " Provincial Seab in Massachusetts," repre-
senting the result of the researches of this genUeman respecting the use of
ofRdal seab in the various counties of the Commonwealth. In discussing
the seals of the county of Dukes County, he uses the following language :
** In Ehikes County I find occasionally used as a seal of the Probate Court
an intricate monogram, the faint and imperfect impressions of which I have
been unable to decipher. In 1715 the initials B. 8. occur, being evidently
those of Benjamin Skiffe, who was then Judge of Probate. Later I find a
mitre sometimes used, and sometimes two keys crossed saltier wise among
the miscellaneous devices appearing upon the papers of the Probate Court ;
but no evidence that a seal was specially adopted in any of tiie courts." In
a note he suggests that the monogram referred to was a double scroll repre-
senting the initiab J. A., which were the initials of Jabez Atheam, for a
loDg time clerk of the courts.
I believe I have discovered the correct ofiicial seal of the County of Dukes
County as originally adopted a few years after the settiement of the island
of Martha's Vineyard. In Edgartown records under date of January 22,
180
Alden Genealogy.
[April,
1665, appearsi the following entry : " The common seale of thiB place shall
l>e a bunch of graj>es.'' Edgtirtowii, since tho settlement of the island in
1641 J hiLs been the county seat, the home of the celebrated Governor
Thomas M(*ybew» and the early records of ibe town are In effect the official
recordH of the Bettlement there existing, as no other town was incorporated
on the island until 1671, The entry aliove quoted re.s|>ectinn; the seal on-
doubtedl}^ applied to tlie entire island, the *' bunch of grapes *' being an
alhisiou to the name of Martha's Vineyard, and not to Great Harbor, which
was the earliest name of Edgartown. Edgar town did not receive its name
imtil 1671, sixteen years after the adoption of the vote respecting the seal.
While on duty in Washington I had an opportunity of consulting a large
volume of manuscripts in the custody of the C'ongressional Library relating
to legal matters upon the Vineyard in the eighteenth century. These
manuscripts, for purposea of reference in my work in preparing the Mstory
of Martha's Vineyard, I have designated a« *' Athe^irn Mss.,'* becau.^^ they
are undoubtedly the orighial drafts of legal docuraenls and other kindred
papers prepared by James and Jabez Atliearn in their official capacities aa
justices of the peace and clerk of the courts on Martha's Vineyard, Ije^gin-
ning al>out 1720 and eovenng a period of about twenty-(Tve yeara. Many of
these documents are originals, having signatures and seats, and upon a
number of these documents issued by Jabez Athearn as clerk I found a
curious seal, a representMion of which is herewith given,
1 took a number of rubbings from them, which were
not entirely successful, to show the design, but with
the aid of a glass 1 copied the design. An examina-
tion of the seal, a*5 shown by the engraving herewith,
satistied me that it was a rude cutting of the seal adopt-
id in 1655 — ** A bunch of grapes." The earliest re-
presentation I find of ibis seal in the Athearn Msb. is
1722, and from this I have made the drawing. 1 should
be very glad to have any criticisms, respecting the suggestion I have here
made, as to the correctne^ of my views.
ALDEN GENEALOGY.
By Mrs. Charles L. Aldbn, of Troyt K. Y,
[Continued from vol. 52» page 440.]
10. Datid* Aldej? (John^). Born in Dux bury, 1646, Presumahly
the youngest child of John and Priscilla, We find no diite of marriage,
but ibe same record occurs in widely separated famiLies of descendants,
1G70, and from the birth of the children it is certahdy not later and
be earlier. He died in 17 lU. We tind no will, and only a partial in^
tory of bis estate* As sbowTi by deeds of gift of land, he gave to some of
his chiUlren their portion before his death, and it is reasonable to suppose
he gave to all ; but some failed to have them recorded. We only find
deeds of gift to four of his children ^^ though we know he had more — to
Alice, wife of Judah Paddtx^k ; to Friscilla Chcescborough, wife of Samuel,
and to his two sons, Benjamin and Samuel. He gives to Benjamin Aldan
laud in Duxburough and Pembroke. (Plyraonth Registry of Deeils, vol.
12, page 147.) To Samuel Alden, seaman, from David Alden, husband-
man, for natural love and affection, land in M id dlebo rough, Rooty Brook,
•* land given me by my honored father, John Alden, late of Diixbury, under
1900.]
Alden Gentalogif.
18t
% deed, dated 8 July, 1674." This deed to Samuel is datod 13 March,
1717—18, recorded 25 March, 1717-8. Then agaio, David Alden to Ben-
jamin Alden, for natural love and affection, laud in Pemhroke, only he
was ** not to have the disposal till after my ( David's ) decease, or the decease
i>f my wife.'' Dated 2H Marefi, 1718. Book 14, page hb, Plymouth
Registry of Deeds* Justin Windsor, in his History of Duxbury, piige 214,
aays: " David Alden was much employed in the public busiiia*^s of the
lowo, one of \U selectmen, iU deputy and likewise an assistant in the Gov-
enunejit. He was a prominent member of tlu^ church, said to be one of ita
deoooiis, and a man of the highest respectabiJity." He also added, that iu
1676 he was consbible, and in 1701 treasurer of Duxbury. I have been
impresoed with one fact in regard to this family ; they scattered far and
wide* We find them in Billertca^ Mafis., in Slonington and New London,
Conn., Yarmouth and Rochester, Mass., and perhaps in Weymouth and
Abtngton, It is possible the mother's family may have influenced her chil-
dren, for Mary (South worth) Alden had a sister in Eiistbam, Mary Free-
man, a brother William and blister Priscilia (Southworth) [TallKit] Irish, and
another «ister Alice, wife of Col. Benjamin Church, in Little Compton,
[Other fact comes te light in the descendants of David alone ; for three
_ lerations we find the name Alice— -no doubt from the illustrious
great grandmother. Alice Brailford. David Alden married Mary South-
worth, daughter of Constant Southworth and Elizabeth* Collier ( William )»
his wife. I think she was bom about 1650. She was alive March 13, 1718,
but I think die«i before Feb. 17, 17PJ. At that time CoL Benjamin Church
*^ went on a visit of condolence to die only surviving sisttrr " of his* wife,
PrisciUa (Southworth) [Talbot] Irish, wile of John Irish, who lived in Little
Compton, near the Tiverton line. She had lost her only daughter, Han-
aah Talbot. Returning from that vinlt, his horse stumbled and fell, and
canaed his death. 1 will give the children of David and Mary Aldeji as it
teems to me l>est, from their age at death, giving the reasons, as we come
lo their families in their order.
** David Alden lived in Duibury, about two miles from his father's house.
The spot is marked on the map of Duxbury hy a small house» with the
name of Mrs. Soule. Mrs* Soule was daughter of Samuel^ son of David,
It was torn down in 1820/*
Children, all probably bom in Duxbury :
Hexbv* Aldek, bom about 1671,
Ruth Aldkn% ** *■ 1*74.
ELUtABETH Aldex, bom about 1677^
PRJSCILLA Aldkn, ** " 1679.
Besjamin Alden.
AucE Alden, born about 1685.
Samukl Aldkk, born about 1689.
Possibly Mercy married John Burrill, Sarah married Joseph Crossmas,
ind Mary married Samuel Allen, referred lo uuder Joseph* Alden's family,
Capt". John Alden (John\ John^). ** Born in Boston 12 March, 1G62-
$, a mariner; died in Boston 1 Feb., 1729-<iO, le 67. Grave stone, Chapel
Burying Groood. He left a will, of which widow Susannah and son Natha^
ftiel were executors. He married in 1684, Elizabeth Phelpa, Senior.
ReconU of Old Norfolk, She died 1 Feb., 1719, se 50. Grave Stone."
So far. I have copied from Alden Memorial. I have tried to find more of
EUjeabeth Phelps^ the mother of his children, but have not been successful.
Be married Suaaima Winslow, 22 Nov., 1722, The N, E, Register, 1877,
t9.
i.
SO.
11.
St,
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St.
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S4,
Tl,
S6.
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182
Notes from Coventry,
page 330, shows her parentji^e. Her father was Edwani Winslow, son of
John aad Mary (Chilton) Wiiiylow, and her mother, Elizaheth IIuU:IjJiisoii,
was granddaughter of Captiiiii Edward IIiitchiri8on. Capt. John* Alden
was with his father on his voviiges, tind taken prisoner at thi3 same time.
We hear of him after his father's death, as serving honorably, and it seems a
pity that from 8u»^h fine stock, there should be so few descendantfi at the
pret^ent time, and none in the name*
Children, born in Boston :
*ELiZAnKrn' Aldex, h. 7 Nov., 16B7.
S6. H ANN An Alpen, b. 20 Nov., 1688.
37. John Aldkn, b. 20 Sept., 1590.
Mary ALDEXt b. ]i3 Dec, 16^11; died before 1729, without Issue.
CAxnEKiNE Alden, b. 11+ Aug., 1G1>7; d. 31 Oct., 1702.
GiLLAiN Aldkn, 1 b. 7 July, 1*^*'»' Gillaln Alden died 25 Dec. 1726,
IAnn Aldkn, I in 28th .vear of hist age.
Nathaniki. Alden, b. 6 July, 1700.
Tdomas Aldkn, b. 13 kw^^, IIOI, died name day.
Cathewne Alden, boru 17 Sept., 1704; died young.
TnoMAS Alden, born 1 March, 1707.
William Aldkn, b. 3 May, 1710 ; dieil 27 Dec, 17U.
[To b« ooutinucd.]
88.
39.
NOTES FROM COVENTRY.
Bj Wai-teii Kendall Watiqks, Esq., of Maiden, M»»b.
In the Introduetion of the edition of Sewall's Diary, printed in 1878, the
editors gave an account of the Sewall Faauly, embodying rejsult^ obtained
by Col, ChesttiF, and referring to Henry and Williaiu Sewall, Mayors of
Coventry, in L>89, 1006 and 1617, placing them as the prol>abie found-
erfl of their race. They also refer to a family named Seawale, one of
whom was sheriff of Es^ex and Herts, IV Richard 11 (1381).
Having examined the records in th<j rouuimeiit room at Coventry, for
John Pickering of Salem aud his family, who were in Coventry during the
sixteenth imd seventeenth centuries, and knowing it to have been the homo
of the SewsilJs, I was on the lookont for any early references to that name,
and 1 give the following as of possible interest to many readers,
XXV Edward ML (1352). Gift m fee-farm for ever, of a piece of
land lying in the lane of tlie Friars Minors of Coven tre, at a yearly rent of
two silver pence, liy Nicholas Percy the Mayor, and the bailiffs of Coven-
tre to Sewall de Bulkynton of Coventre, William Luff senior of Coventre
and Nicholas de Baddesley chaplain, their heirs and assigns.
Two years earlier a seisin of a messuage m Earl's Street Coventre was
delivered to the same persons.
Bulkington is about four miles from the city of Coventry. Six miles
southeast of Stratford-oii-Avon is Ettington, where I be church was built
and endoweil, about the time of the Norman eon quest, by the Anglo-Saxon
Sasualo, whose son was St.^wallus de Etendon, a knight, and whose reputed
descendant, Sewallis Evelyn Shirley, Esq., is lord of the manor of Ettiug-
ton. From Sewall us, those of the name of the Coventry family of Sew^
were most likely descended.
• Elizabeth Alden died without heirs, before 1736. She <lid uot niflrrv John Ho-
nmtis according to Alden Memorml. For full liartjculars, see urticlo hj d, II. Wighti
KfiOiBTitK, 51, page 79.
t Anna Ahli'ii dii^d beforu 1741. Probably unmarried. Alden Memorial says mar-
Tiod Dr. Henry Burchstcad of Lynn, but she waa a widovv^ Anna (Bralue) AldUin.
1900.] Diary of Oapt. Asa Foster. 183
DIARY* OF CAPT. ASA FOSTER OF ANDOVER, MASS.,
CONCERNING OPERATIONS OF THE BRITISH ARMY
IN THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR, 1758.
Communicated by Hon. Akthub B. Calbf, of Middletown, Conn.
Saturday the 10th of June, 1758, I set out from Northampton with
Col. Nichols, Mr. Morrill and Capt. Goodin and others to go by way of
Westfield for Albany and arrived by night at Glasgo and lodged at Mr.
Knoes. Sabbath day, 1 1 , set out and rode through the noted Green Woods
and some part of the day proved rainy and the way being wet before the
rain it was exceeding batd travelling but by dilligence we arrived at Shef-
field that night,
Monday, 12, we ro<le to Centerbrook and Tuesday, 13, to Greenbush and
after dining at Col. Renfloys went over to Albany where I met with some
officers our regiment and several soldiers of my own Company, among
whom was my sou Daniel Foster, and the same day went up to the fiats
where I found the rest of my Company and lodged there that night
Wednesday, 1 4, we were ordered to parade in order to march, and after
parading the Company and ordering the Lieutenant to march my Company
I went directly back to Greenbush with Col. Nichols to take care of my
things that I left there, where I lodged that night and the next day, being
the 15, went over to Albany to dispatch necessary business, and did not join
my Company till I arrived at Fort Miller on Sunday, being the 18th,
but came up with Col. Nichols and Mr. Morrill on Saturday. When I
arrive<l at the place called Fort Miller I found six Companies of Col.
Nicholas Regiment stationed there for some time in order to rebuild the
fort.
19 Nothing remarkable.
20. This evening a gun being accidentally fired wounded John Miller of
my Company but hope not mortally.
21. I went to Fort Kdward to escort some wagons loaded with arms. I
had about fifty men in my party and we arrived at the encampment about 12
o'clock and I dined with Cols. Nichols and Commins and returned to my
former station.
22. Nothing remarkable.
23. 1)0.
27. This day was something remarkable for the number of ox teams that
came forward from the Lake. By the best account there were about a
thous;and oxen that had been employed in carrying provision to supply the
army and are now going down below to recruit the oxen there.
28. Gur people guarding the supplies on the east side of the river said
they discovered two Indians and fired at them upon which I and some
other officers went over to their assistance but discovered no Indians, though
I thought I discovered some signs of them up some way in the woods. This
•This diary was given to Hon. Arthur B. Calef by Col. Asa Foster of Canterbury,
K. H., a ^n*andson of Capt. Foster, the diarist, and 'was transmitted by the hands of
I)eacon Am Foster, the rather of Col. Asa Foster, who was the maternal grandfather
of Mrs. Arthur B. Calef.— Ed.
VOL. LIV. 13
184
Diary of Capt. Am Foster.
[Aprfl,
day I WHS ordered to det4ich ten men from my Company to be left at this
garrison and the rest to hold themselves in leadinees to march to the Lake,
and LieaL Walker was tiho ordered to tiirry at ihis place.
2\). Nothing remarkable*
30. Tbia day I\Ij. (_^:ige with the troops under his coramand, except tho
detjichment, marehed for Fort Edward, siml where we lodged that night.
July 1. We marcht^l to the half way hrnok and found CoL Nichols with
n part of his rej^iment posted there. They hml about half an acre of land
picketed in. We continued there hU night.
2* This forenoon Mr. Morril preached to the regiment. In the after-
noon we were ordered to niareh to the Lake, vh. f lart of six companies^ and
we ex})ected to go oil to Ticonderoga directly we arrived at the advanced
pxard at the Lake iii the evening. 1 should have mentioned that Col, Com-
oiLUB marched with this eonimand, together with the Major and six captains
of the regijiieat, being one my self.
'6, We marched into the camp at the Lake and foun<l a very large en-
campment, and after Col. Comrains had been to the General he came and
infurmtHi m that we are to be Rtatiorred at this place, which was very dis-
a^eeable to the most of a«. After some time I went down to the I^ke to
8©e the |ircparations that were made to attjick the enemy, which was truly
wonderful. We pitched what tents we had at the Easterly side of the
camp and made ourselves as comfortable as wecotdd. 1 cannot express the
warlike preparations which I saw at the Lake of all sorts and chiefly im-
barked on board the bateaux, and it is expected that the forces will march
in a little time. We pitched our tents, the few we had, and built some but*
and matle ourselves aa comfortalile iis we could.
4. Tins day was speut in jtreparing for the embarcation of the troops.
5. The troops were ordered to be ready for emharcation tomorrow mom*
ing very early.
B. This day early in the morning about H>00 or 1800 mea embarked on
board the bateaux and whale boats and Bet off for the French at the Nar-
rows or Fort Carolong with a good Artillery and thirty dayi? pro^-ision?* on
board, which made a tiue appeanmce, 1<>0 bataanx being loade<l with ordi-
nance stores and Artillery. After the fleet rowed off I wiis ordered into
the place \vhere the old fort stood,
G. Nothing remarkable.
7. We heard Cape Breton waa invested and the batteries reduced*
8. loO prisoners sent ap, taken at the advanced guai'd at Ticonderoga
and 121 were brought into our stockade iuid guarded all night.
0. Sabbath day* We this morning heard from the Army at the NarrowB
endeavoriiiif to force the French entrenchments met with considerable loss
to the innnber of I5()0 killed and wounded, chiefly regulars, and before
night to our astonishment we saw the fleet eotning back.
10. Nothing worth writing.
IL Ditto.
12, Ditto.
1»S. We moved from the encampment to the West side of the brook*
14. Being ordered yesterday to be ready to march to half way brook
and join CoL Nichols we marched about 12 o'clock and as I was on the
march met Dr. Noyse who gave me the sorrowful news of the death of my
wife. When we arrived at the stockade at half way Brook we found CapU
Fay had a son laid dead and was buried in ihc evening.
15, One W^ right of Wilmington died.
4
1900.] Diary of Capt. Asa Foster. 185
Sabbath 16. Mr. Morril preached from Psalms 37 and 7th verse.
Monday 17. Nothing remarkable.
Tuesday 18, smart thunder and — lightening. £phraim Kendal of Wo-
bum died.
19. Nothing remarkable.
20. Early in the morning some of our people heard the report of guns,
and CaptA. James Dakins and Lawrence ran and a party of others ran out
after them and soon met a man tliat was come from the party that had been
fireil on and the party going in some hurry the Captain above mentioned
being forward, were fired on and having but few men up there were all
killtMl and those [who] were following soon retreated and the Enemy pursued
them and killed a number of others among whom was my ensign, DaviU.
I met the party on the retreat and endeavored to stop them, but found it
impossible. .The enemy pursued them in sight of the Fort Ensign
Davill was brought in without scalping. The others were mangled in a
drea<lful manner. I was sent out soon after with a party to bring in the
dead Ixxlies and found twelve, besides two that were brought in before, one
of which was Abraham Harden of Pembrook belonging to my Company.
21. This day Maj. Gage went to tlie place the people were first fired on
and found four dead bodies and found the place where the enemy encamped
the night before and by the appearance of things there it's thought the
enemy were six or seven hundred strong, at least they found some pork
and blankets of the enemy and where they had left provisions in consider-
able quantities.
22. This day we went to strengthening our breastworks and about noon
Col. Ruggles regiment came down from the Lake, going to take post at the
fort below Fort Edward. This day Lieut. Walker with Corporal Abel and
two j)rivater> arrived here from Fort Miller.
2.*i. This day I was taken poorly.
24. Remain poorly. Took a vomit.
2.3. A little l)eiter.
20. This day our regiment being gone to the Lake, yesterday, except
the sick, 1 was put into a covered wagon and was brought to Fort Edward,
put into a hut on the L>land and had a poor night.
27. Remain feeble, but just walked out a little.
2rt. A party w:is sent to escort a number of teams and wagons, the whole
party consisting of about 700 persons and as many oxen with a large quan-
tity of >tores, going from this place to half way brook and the Lake. They
Were fired on by a large party of tlie enemy and the stores seized by the
enemy and the party chietiy destroyed. We find by certain accounts
taken that there was 104 oxen killed, the exact number of persons killed is
not yet known, al)Out 30 iKxlies : one is an otUcer of the Highlanders : one
die<l >oon after he got in being melted with nmning and a sergeant suffered
the same fate being also one of the Highlanders.
2*J. Notliing remarkable. I got over the river this day, which proved
almost too hard for me.
Si). I was able to walk out a little in the forenoon, and in the afternoon
was Very poorly. Nothing further remarkable.
31. 1 am something Initter, able to walk out considerable. In the after-
noon wiis invited into Capt. Sheppard's house and drank brandy punch
with him. In the evening Col. Comming, Mr. Morril and some other gen-
tlemen came to visit me, for which I gave them my thanks.
Aagu&t 1. Notliing remarkable.
188
Gleanings from English Archives.
[Ai
October Ist, beiog Sabbath day, Mr. Morril preached: 27th Fsftlm, Itt
and 2d verses.
2* Samuel Abbot died this day at 5 o^ctock in the afternoon.
3* Nothing remarkable.
4. Some of the batteaux men that have been to Cattaraca came up here
with some of the lace coats that the French had prepared for presents for
the Inrlians.
5. A re oi mental court-martial was held for the trial of one Serj^eant
Laken and it is Baid he is acquited. General Amherst arrived here to ^j*
6. Early this moniing the General was observed to walk out and "
▼lew of the Encampment, and at 5 o'clock ip tlie afternoon the whole <
was drawn np by [the] breast work without arras and General Abercrombie,
General Amherst ^ took a view of re^ments as they passed round
whole encampment*
GENEALOGICAL GLEAXIXGS AMONG THE ENGLISH
AECHIVES.
Commimicated bj J, Hehbt L«A, E«j.
As tbaring with all the readers of the Register their deep regret at the
interTOption (let as trust that it is not cessation) of Mr. Henrj F. Waters'
invaluaMe cnntributions to the historr of our early emi^n'ant families, I ven-
ture to offer the following stray notes, gathered m the scant leisure intervals
of special researches among the English archives, as supplementary to hb
work, and in the hope that some items of interest and ralue may be found
amongst them.
Will of Owen Stockton of Chaytysham, ro. Suffolk, Minister of the
GospelL Dated B June lfi7i>. To be Irnried by Extrx. without any need*
lea exigences. My wife Elian or Stockton sole Executrix. To daughter
Sarah Stockton i,*oOO at 21 and if she survive her mother then £500 more.
Extrx. to lay out £oOO in ffreehold land and settle same on Gonvill and
Cains Colleges in Cambridge for Scholliir*»hipp as I shall leave directions
for, after decease of said wife and daughter, and such Ixvoks out of mj
Library as I have sett downe in a note- To education of Nonconformists
Sonnes for worke of the 3Iinistry £20. To poor memliers of Jesus Clirist
£5. If my said daughter depart tbis life before 21 » then my Extrx, to
settle £20 per Anntmi for ever on the College in New England for the edu-
cating of the most hopeful person that the Master aud ffellowes cann pro-
cure for tlie worke of the Ministry, such person to l>e a Convert Jndian or
one that will studdy the Jndian Language that hee may preach the GoHpell
among the Jndians, hee to enioye said £20 for seven years and at the end
of eaery seven vears a new one to be chosen. WTiereas the towne of Col-
chester is indebted to mee £55 — of this to my brother Will : Stockton £20
and to ray Cozen Owen Stockton £10 and the remaining £25 to be divided
between the diildren of my Sister Elizabeth Cole, deceased* My daughter
Sarah to be obedient to her Mother in all things and to attire her selfe in a
sober manner as becometh one professing Godiines. To my brother Roger
and John Haul my brother and sister Chaplain my brother and sister Mea-
dow of Henly each a booke out of my Library. Wit:-WiUiam Bixby,
1900.] Diary of CapL Asa Foster. 187
Sabbath, the 20th. Mr. Morril preached to a little congregation at oar
lodgings, two sermons. Col. Goffe of New Hampshire came down and
brought some invalides of their regiment to attend service. Col. Badcock
of Rhode Island also half the day and a number of the inhabitants about
this place.
Monday 21. I rode out a little way. After coming home was taken
exceeding poorly and remained so all night Got little rest Daniel was
also very ill.
22. Nothing remarkable only that I remain very weak and in much
pain.
23. This day my headache and other pain abated, though brought me ex-
ceeding weak again and left the flesh almost off my bones.
24. Felt a little better.
25. Seem to be getting better. Daniel remains very poorly.
26. Nothing remarkable.
27. Received a letter from son Abiel to me and one to DanieL
28. Nothing remarkable.
29-30 Ditto.
31. Nothing remarkable.
Sept 2. CoL Goffe came and dined with us.
3^ Sabbath day, went to Capt Van Norman's to meeting in the fore-
noon, in the afternoon down to the Mills where Mr. Morril preached both
A. M. and P. M.
4. I was poorly having overdone myself going to meeting yesterday.
5. Rode down to the Mills to see some sick of our regiment but found
them all gone but Asa Town.
6. Mr. Morril and Col. Commings went up to dine with Col. Goffe and
brought some fine l>as8 home caught in the river with a seine.
7. Went over to Greenbush to see some sick people.
8. AVrote some letters to send to the Lake and some to Andover.
9. Wrote a letter to Col. Frye. Was invited to dine with Col. Com-
mings at Capt. Lanson's but dared not to go for fear of small pox.
The 14 of September, set out for the Lake with Mr. Morril and arrived
at StillwatcT. Put up there. Was taken into the barracks by Lieut
How where lodged this night.
15. Set out and arrived at Fort IVIiller before night. Lodged there
with Capt. Adams.
1 6. Set out with Mr. Morril and arrived at Fort Edward before noon^
but there being no escort going we were detained till just night and then a
party being come from half way Brook we went off with them on their re-
turn and arrived there about eight in the evening and lodged there this
nigh t.
17. This morning set out for the Lake early in the morning and arrived
at the camp about 10 o'clock.
Sept. 25. A French deserter was brought into camp.
Sept. 29 Two men of our regiment buried this day. Capt. Ballard
came here and informed me that he had buried a son at Fort Edward. The
Rangers came up to the Lake with two canoes they took from the Indians
where they left them. The Frenchmen mentioned above informed of
them.
30. Four of my company were returned by Dr. Monroe as unfit for fur-
ther service here and are to go down, viz. Abijah Ingals, Thomas Ilaggit,
Simon Crosby and John Robinson.
190
Gleanings from English Archives,
[April,
Bankes. Brothers Caleb Biincks, Jolui Bankes and Thomas Read and their
wives. Sister Aiidrewes' niBt^r Grikie. Sister Lydia Banck«. Sister
Wackes. Sisten Caleb BaiiktiB and John Baukes {nc, perhtips^ ^^ wives of**
was intended?) Aunt tfisher. Co^lri Poddy. Mentions Apothecary Wares
and Dru«^^s. Wit;- Robert Vsbunii^ Edward Taium, Elizabetli Broakes
and Elizabeth Carter, Pro, at London 19 Jime 1049,*
P. C. C. Faijfax, 85.
Will of Hughe Leaves, Cittizen and Leatherseller of London, Dated 9
December 1 fJ09. Vnto a preacher at my biiriall tis, Hd. Amongst fower of
the Children of Richard Hewmej^ of IMorton Piiikcntone, co. Northampton,
20 Kobles at 21 or marriage. Vnto Samnell Bachelor 3Ds. To John sonue
of Richard Varley ii08» To Hughe Cnickedale of Yorke Minster £4
Amonge ihe chiklren of John Leas of the parrishe of Whiterigg, co.
Cumberland, £10 at 21 or marriage. To John Cruekdull reputed to be at
Virginia beyond the Seas £10 soe hoone as he shall re torn e. Amonge the
poore of tlie ])arifihe of Sainle Brides where J dwell £5. My wife Jane
Residuary Legatee and PLxtrx, vp])on condition tliat yf she doe not enter
into bonde of CC" vnto my frendrs Ib/nrie Tanner and Ricliard Var-
ley &:c., then said Henrie Tanner and Richard Varley Exors. Wit:-Rieh-
anl Ilaydon mark, John Whlte^ John CurroWLS murk, Suzane Cluney and
Richard Alee Scr. Pro, Kl December IGOD — ** enianavit cumisaio RhdjD
Daniell et Henrico Partridge guardianie Eectie gochialis see Brigitte in
ffletestrete Louflon eo qcl J an a relea et ex""^ reiumciaverunt." In margin
of Probate Act Book — "'obligaco retrad' et nova interpoita 19 Oetob' 1611
(ad.) Jo; Benet" {Bu£ there is no entr^ in either Act Book m October 161 IS)
P, C. C. Dorset, 120.
Admon. of Samnell Fry. CommlsBion issued 12 March lOoa-6 to Ann
Fry widow, nmther of Samuel ffi^ late in Virginia in ye parts beyond the
seas, Batchelor, deceased iu testa te^ to administer etc,
P. C. C. Act Book, folio 55.
Admon* of John Deward. Commigsion issued 26 June 1(386 to Raphael
Whistler, Principal Creditor of John Deward late of St, Michael Crooked
Lane, but at Quitt^ in Virginia (s^V), Bachelor, deceaeed intestate etc.
(Dewar in margin,) P. C, C Act Book, folio 98.
Will of Joseph Swett late of BosUuj in New England. Dated 20 August
Di8D, I Wm. and Mary. Constitute my friend Joliu (iill of Wapping, cOw
Mjddx., waterman, my hiwfull Attorney to collect all debts, wages, rents,
salary, pensions &;c., |jursuaut to their Majesties Deelaracon of 2-^ May last
past, and in case of death tlie said John Gill sole Exor. Wit:-Thoma3
Woodman, Jerennah Foreman, gigned and sealed 6 September 10H9 in
presence of vSam : Wilis, Jr., at Wapping new staii-g. Pro, at London 24
January 1095 by Exor. P. C, C, Bond, 148.
Will of John Gorges of the Parish of St. Margaretts Westminster, co.
Middx.^ Eequire. Dated 5 March lti5tj. Vnto the poore of the Parish
aforesaid £5, Vnto my sonne fftirdinando my ffreehi>ld Lande and Leases
in CO. Devon ; Jteni my lamls in Wlitte church als Haselrig, co. Somersett-
Jtem my Lease in Gloucesti^rshire after his Mothers decease she having her
ioyotnre in it. Vnto my Wife Mistris Mary Gorges £100. Vnto the s;ud
fferilinando aboue what J haue allotted for hia marriage portion All other
• I gave tbi« will to my esteemed &iend Mr. Wftters, several jeara since, but I believe
he baa nevtf r printed it.
t]
Gleanings from English Archives,
ray monies ancl debts Jewells platje bcMskes etc, Alsoe my Patent of the
Provincse of Mayue iu new Etiglaiid and all other Patent* writings Es-
cripts and Miuiments with a Cabinett of writiuj^s and all my Mupps and
pictures likewise. Vnto my GrandciiUd and Godsonne Jnbn Chapman
£5. The said fferdinando sole PLKecutor. Wit :-Edn iird Burrowed and
Richard Atkins, Scr. Pro. at London 1 June 1657 hy Exor,
P. C. C. Ruthin, 213.
Will of Ann Gorges of the Parish of Su Jfargaretts Wefltminstcr, Spins-
ter. Dated 8 December 1C55. Vnto my 3Iother Mistris Mary Gorges
apparrell. Vnto ray brother fferediiifindo Gorge my Legacie of £'200 irim^n
me by my Vncle Master Efiward Bell Deceiised (J bemg the Third Child of
his nephew John Gorges Ks«iuire} also my Cawle of Pe^rle and him J
•ppoynt sole Executor. Wit *-fJohn Crouch, Edward Borrowes and Rich-
ard Atkins, Scr. Pro. at London 21 December 1655 by Exor.
P. C. C. Aylett, 162.
Will of Dame Elizalveth Gorg^es of I>onjj Ashton, co. Somerset t, widdow.
Dat^ 18 Septemlier 1G57. To be interred in psh, Chm'ch of Long Aj^hton.
Vnto the fKJore of Louge Ashton and white Church, co. S<imersett, £40.
o ftonne in law S^ Thomas Smith Knight a ring and my daughter the Lady
ary Smith his wife a hason and Ewre. To my grandchilde Thomaa
aoune of my Sonne Thomas Smyth late of Long Ashton Estjiure de-
£200 — whereof £128 was uweing by the said llionuis deeea^ied and
'72 by my daughter in law fflorence nowe wife of Thomas Piggott
Efifpiire. To M^ Richard ftoslerCkrke minister of Long Aehton £10. *ro
my servants Margaret Stevens £30, Thonuis llaggar £20 and a debt oweing
by M^ Thomas Sad tier of New Sar; gent', and every other servant one
ijuariera wages* My grandehilde Franeis Smyth gent*, sonne of S^ Thomas
K*--Jdaary I^egatee and Exor, My frcinds John Buckland of Wcstharptry
K&<juire anrl Thomas Gorges of Haxall Doctor of Divinity* Overs. Wit:-
n Rogers, John Price and Henry Price. Pro. at London 13 June 1659
Exor. P. C. C. Pell, 303,
Gorges v$, ArcMaU, Bill 25 October, I664.
Ferdinando Gorges of Westminster, Esq. and Mary hia wife Com pits.
(the said Mary being one of the ckughters of Thomas Archdale of Cheji-
Wiccombe, eo. Bucks., Esq., by Mary his wife deceased, who was one
of the diiughters of John Ncvill late of London, Esq., deceased,) ^heweth
That aljout 30 years .since, Richard Archdale late of Cheppinge Wic-
ombc, Esq., deceased, being seised of Manors and lands in co. Bucks and
^€1a«! where of the yearly value of 1500" at least, in consideration of a mar-
rui^ shortly to Xh* had between the said Thomas and Mary (NeviU) and in
l«OllAideration of about 5UDy^\ the [lorlion of the said Mary, did together
ith the said Thomas, by deed assure part of his estate to the use of the
female of the suid Thonias and Mary, or else did appoint a p<»rtion of
each to the t^aid issue female. And the said John NeviU Ix'htg
"ieised of divers messuages in London, and ^lanors and lands elsewhere,
didf in eonsideration of the said settlement^ settle a great part of his estate
* Dr. ThoxnAa Gorge*, D.D., son of Sir Edward Gor^i, Knt., elder brother of Sir
FcrduiAndo, wm baptiied «t Wraxnll, co, SomtTset, 14 r<?bruary, 1602-3, was Vicar of
Wra:tAll, Archdeacoo of Wintou, and rixbciid of Wostiiiiu^t«r. Ho died ».*».» 12
December* 1667, and buried with his wife Fnmcea DttjroU (who ww widow of Hob«ri
Hoicodcti of Oxon) in •oath aisle of WeatminsUjr Abbey.
192
Ghanings from Engltah Archives,
[April,
to the use of such iasiie female. These two Deeda or Rettlements are now
in the himdn of the said Thomas Archdale, the Defendant to this Bill.
The snid John Nevill and Kichard Archdale not Um^ after died and
Thomas the eomphdnant Mary*8 father, entered upon the estates so con-
veyed by his father and hy Nevilh
About four years einee these Complainants were married, and the said
Thomas refuses to diseover these eettlements or to pay the CompLainant
Mary GJorgeg her portion.
Chan. Pros, ante 1714. Mitford ocxliii, 16 b.
The following pedigree illustrates the connection and interest of the three
preceding wills and Buit in chancery. I hope shortly to have the pleasore
of laying before the rt^aders of the Rkoister a very complete pedigree
of the entire Gorges faniiij, a large amount of the material for which has
been already collected.
Edwnrd BeIJ=
Gloiio. & Wrot-
tenley, co. E»-
eex.
Edward GorjfeR^€ff<»lVt dita* or
29 Aug., 1668.
WilJiBin Lyjfon of
Modrviifl«1d Gonrti
CO, Warocater,
Mr. Edwjird B^ll
d. before Pec.. lOM.
I
Aiitif* BHl, m,=Sir Ferdlnnudo Goi^eft— EUjtatwth, d»n. of
ttmi d Ifi'iO; bur.
ta St. Sppnlcbres*
London.
Founder of Mie Fro*
irtnce of Mulne; kot'd
urn I d.,HH7; bur. at
Sir Thoinn* tiorgcf.
El widow of Sir
Hugti ^mrtfae of
ftOnfr AnhioUt oo.
8oi[ier»et, ob. «, {>.;
win dat<»d l*t Scpt^
166:, firoTf^d It
P. C. C. FelJ, WL
Lad? Franc<»!it dan.— John Gnrem ^^Mary. daxi. of «^ir
of llK»mji'i CHnr.vn, b. imo; d. 166t^: of
Earl of Lincoln ; m. i^t. M«rg<%rot» Wopt-
31 July, \(i26, at .St. niln«tiT; will duti^J
James Clerkijnwen ; fi Mai-cb, 1flA6, prov-
Ob. «. p. e^Uunc, m?.
P.C.C.Kutlieu,213.
John Mi^adu of Lof-
HoooHa.
Helena.
Robert Gnrget,^
wot 41 H rinvrmof to '
Ni^w Englnod.
Wrtliam Gow<i»
Onvemor of rro»
vliicc of Maine for
Ma fiither.
Ferdlnando Gorfrpji=Miti7,dftng:h. of ,Sir
b, 10 Aufinist, 16»0;
WAA of Hillhigdi>n,
MlddJfiex &of Ai^b'
lev; ikurkH) ut AaIi.
Icy, 171».
rr\
Tbonift!" Archdalo
of CO, Utiiuk'**, m.
cfrcu lOflO.
-Clijipnian,
Job a rhapmao,
Um lug ItJa7.
Ann, d. 16155. unm>;
will dftii^d H Oec.,
pro. 41 Dec. lfV»6,
Will of John Feme of London, jeoman. (Dfsmhed as of St, Vedast^
Foster Lane^ t'fi Pro. Act BooL) Dated 2 Decenihor 16 ID in tho preamhla
but 4 IVcemher at the end of will. Name.ti bour ,]ohn, James and Daniel
and daii^ht4^r Bridgett, wife of flohn Newarke. Tire two Bons of Richard
Lbney, Son Daniel Exeeuttir. Mentions property In Virginia and the
Sonimer Inlands alias the IkTiiioothes and in lIarrow-<Dn-the-Hill, co, ^tkldx.
Wit:-^Iuhn lieeke and Edward Mathewe. Pro. at London 7 January
161D-20 by Exor. named in will. P. G. C SoJime, *^,
Will of John Feme, planter, of the Island of St Chri^^topher, sick. Dated
5 August 16^38. Naraej,' sistt^r Mary Feme, a minor, IVIartha diinghler of
James Nellum of Camberwell, Surrey. William Feme, Junior, of Camf>er-
well, and Elizabeth Feme his sister. Jonas Parnell of St. Trinitie IMin-
1900.] Oleanings from English Archives. 193
ories. John Warner, Citizen and Tallow Chandler of London. Has 8900®
of tobacco in warehouse of Thomas Tucker at Dice Key, Thames Street,
London. Mentions his lands known as '^ Nicholas Towerson" in St.
Christophers. Residuary Legatee and Exor. John Warner. Uncle Jonas
Pamell Overseer. Wit:-.Tohn Hall, John Mackemes and Jone Goodwin.
Pro. at London 8 August 1638 by Exor. named in will.
P. C. C. Lee, 102.
Admon. of James Feme. Commission issued 22 March 1629-30 to
Mathew Feme, brother of James Ferae late in partibus deceased, intestate,
to administer etc. P. C. C. Act Book, folio 156.
Admon. of John ifeme. Commission issued 5 July 1680 to Sarah ffeme
widow, relict of John if erne late of the City of Bristoll, but in partibus trans-
marinus deceased, intestate, to administer &c.
P. C. C. Act Book, folio 118.
Admon. of John fPeme. Commission issued 23 March 1680 to Anna
Allen, widow, relict and administratrix of John Allen late while he lived
Principal Creditor of John ffeme late of the ship Catherine, but at Virginia
in partibus, a bachelor, decease intestate, to administer etc.
P. C. C. Act Book, folio 45.
Beside the above there was a family of Ferae from Bonsall and Wirks-
worth in Derbyshire, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1 682, and with whom
I shall deal more at length in a future number.
Will of John Comer sen' of Cake in Diocese of Bath and Wells, and
County of Somsett: , yeoman, weake of body. Dated 27 October 1686.
To Sonne John Comer of New England £10 and to sonne George Comer
now in London £10, both in one month after decease of my wife Dorothy.
My Sonne William Comer of London Residuary Legatee and Exor.
Wit :-.Jani(*8 Jarman, Lan: Larkham and John Larkham. Pro. at London
1 June H;S9 by Exor. P. C. C. Ent. 76.
Will of Edward CrefTield, Jun% now of london, Merchant, under some
present indisposition of Ixxiy. Dated 24 November 1694. To my father
and mother Mr. Edward Creffoild and IMrs. Dorothy CrefTeild of Chappell,
CO. Essex, £40 with remainder to my three sisters. To brother Mr. Flenry
Creif«*iM t»f Colchester, co. P^ssex, £20. To sister Mary Creffeild, spinster,
£.'>(>. To sister Elizab(»th, now wife of Mr. John Keeble £50. To sister
Ann, now wife of Mr. William Brewer £50. To friend Mr. ifrancis Willis
now of London, Merchant, £20. To fri(»nd and correspondent Mr. Phillip
Richards of London, Merchant, £50. To daughter in lawe IVIrs. Lncye
now or late tlu^ wife of Mr. Thomas Ree<l of county of Gloucester, in Vir-
giniii. Diamond King which my late wife, Mother of the said Jjucye, used
to weare, gold necklace of six chains fastened to a Lockett of Massey gold
and £20. To friend Mr. Ikuijamin Clements of Ware in the sai<l county
of Gloucester, in Virginia, all residue of estate real and personal being in
Virginia aforesaid, on condition hee doe pay legacies to my said friend Mr.
Phillif) Richards (£260), and said Richards to distribute same, and said
friends Mr. Benjauiin Clements of Virginia and Mr. Phillip Richards of
London Executors. Wit:-,Iohn Warr, George Wilmshurst and llio: ffar-
nalls. Pro. at London 29 December 1694 by Phillip Richards, one of the
Exors., power reserved for other Exor. P. C. C. liox, 244.
Will of Xathaniell Hulton the elder, Citizen and Salter of London, in
good health. Dateil 29 July 1692, 4 Wm. and Mary. To children of son
194
Gleanings from English Archives,
[April,
in law James Greene, Ma sons James Greene, Jr., Richartl Greene, John
Greene and Ms tlatiofhter Margery Greene, each £r>0 at 21. To John
Greene, brother of James Greene the elder^ £20. To poor of Newuig^ton
Green where I now hve £10, To my wife Elizabeth lauds in said Ne wing-
ton for life and one tliird of my estate, a<5Cordkig to custom of London, with
remainder {n^ to the lands) to William Hultoo, sonn of my late kinsman
William 1 1 niton, dec<L, and he Residuary Legatee. To mdow of my late
kinsman Adam I Fulton £40, and to his sonn £50 and daughter £40, to be
in hands of my kinsman Samuell llaward until they are 21. To Thomas
C'rompton sonn of late kiiusnian Adam Crompton £50, and to his second
and third sonns eaeh £30, iind to his two daughters each £20 (u^ before in
hands of Samueli Naicard), To Thomas G randy £10. To sister Ilultoa
widow, £20, To daughter of kinsman (iltiorge Crompton £20 at 21 or
marriage. To kinsman John Hill £10. To Nathauiell Hill Bonn of
Edmund Hill, deed., £50 at 2L To kinswoman ElijEabeth Hill £30. To
sister Elizabeth Dickens, widow of John Dickens, £40. To kinswoman
Ann Piralott £30 and to her two sonns each £50. and to her daughter £30*
To Mary Pkkford, wife of Mr. Pickford, £30 and to her eldest son £30 and
to her other six children now liveing £30 apeece at 2L To wife of kins-
man Nathaniel 1 Hulton £50 and to his daughter £100 at 21. To Sir Henry
Asbburst, Bart., SSr William Ashhurst, Sr Thomas Lane, my kinsman
Robert Diekiugs and M"" Jamea liulbert £10 apeeca To 50 persons in list
1 shall sett down £50 for vhigs. My sonti in lawe Jamea Greene Exor.
W]t:-John Croppe, Stepn Terry and »lohn Jacob,
Codicil — tlated 23 Maixh 101*2, 5 Wm. and Mary. To Joseph Hulton
sonn of Adam Ilnlton £350 more. One of the soans of Ann Fimlatt being
dead, his JC50 to her other sonn. To Thomas Crompton £50 more. To
Elizabeth, daughter of Nathauiell Hulton, JElOO more. I forgive sonn ha
law Thomas Horrrx;ks three score pounds I lent him. To dau. in law Jane
Perry £50, To Mr. Benjamin Thorogood £10. To Jiiraes Lever the
elder £10. To Madame Dod £10. To Samuell Ha ward and his wile
£10, To John Green and his wife £10. To brother TomiiLs (sic.)
Dickens and his wife £10, To eosin John Hill £5, Wit:-Tho: Gibson,
John Jacob and William Barnard.
A further Codicil, tlated ! January 16Ji3. " I give and bequeath to Mr.
Encrease Mather Minister of the Gospell in New England the Snmme of
One Hundred pounds of LawfuU money of Enghind for the use of the
Colledge there of which bee is president.*' To Bridewell and Christchurch
Hospitals each £50, To tlaughter Jane Ferry £50. To be buried at
Bolton in Lancasliire neere ITather and mother. Wit r-Peter Gascoine,
Edward Dickius and Ann Curisse. Pro. with two Codicils at Loudon 13
March 1693 by James Greene an Executor. P. C. C. Box 54.
Admon. of Thomas Benbowe. Commission issued 15 January 1672-3
to Joane Frost {wife of Roger Frost, now in Virginia) prmcipal Creditor of
Tliomaa Benbowe late in the shij> St. Andrc^we decea.'^ed intestate etc., to
administer during absence of said Roger FrosL The relict^ Catherine Ben-
bowe, first renomicing, P, C. C. Act Book, folio 6.
Admon. of Roger Frost, Commission issued IB June 1673 to Joane
Frost widow, relict of Roger Frost late on the high seaa deeeiise^l intestate
ete. to administer etc. P. C. C. Act Book, folio 74.
Nuncupative Will of John Lee heretofore of Charles Towne in New
England, Carpenter, lyeing gick on board the shipp the Swallow of the sick-
1900.]
Gleaning It from English Archives.
19S
aesse whereof he dyed etc. on 1 March 1 690, The Captain, meaning and
iTiikint; of and to G) le^ fBtield, Capt. of said shipp, to take care of all my
Bcenies and get in what is due to mee m England or elsewhere. To my
two children two parts of my estate and other one third to the Captain for
hia care and paines and he to bestowe something of the shipp;^ company.
Wit :-George Robeson and Samuel Boyes were sworn 2 June 169 2 before
George Bramgton, Surr: Pro, 1 1 June 1 Btl2 and Commission issued to
Giles fiifield, a Legatee, to administer, no Ex or. Ijeing named,
P. C, C. Fane, 112.
Will of Peter Hodges late of East West Guersey in America, Planter,
and now in parish of 8l Mary Magdalen, BennondKav, co. Snrry, \mng sick
and indisposed. Dated 21 July 1697 (l^ Wm, III,)' To friend Elizak^th
Willis of St. Mary Magtlalen» spinster, whom I intended for ray lawful wife,
all those 200 acres of Woi>dland in East We^t Giiersey to me |rraiited by
Govenour of said Island {*t'c,) with Deed for same now in hands of Thomas
Revell {qti* Nevellf) of Burrington in East West Gursey aforenaid^ and to
b«r all of my horses, Hogs and other cat tell in said Island marked with a
lialfe Gad and all my estate there or elsewhere. To all my relacons that
may lawfully elaini any Interest in said premises one shilling if demanded.
Said Elizabeth WiDis Executrix. Signs by Mark, Wit:-»Joane Pryor
Senior, Mary Pryor^ Joane Pryor Junior, Hannah Richeson and John
Ferry, 8cr, Pro. at London 21 Deceml>er 1697 by Extrix, named in wilL
P. C, C, Pyne, 284.
Will of Panle Pemberton» Citizen and Habbenlasher of London, in good
health, Date*l xxiij JuJij U>2S. To be buried where it please GckI. To
paor of Stebbing 40s. To poor of St. michaell's in Crooked Lane, London,
iOau To poor of M^ Stork^^ Church in bredstreet 40s, To Exora. XIO to
divide among those men vnto whom my brother Benjaniin was inrlebted.
To M^ Stocks Church towards building of it I'pp^ it being nowe pulled
dowDe, XlO, To brother M"^ Carter jC2U, To brother Joseph Pemlierton
£20. To brother MalMas Pemberton JC26-13-4, and to Eli/aberh the
dsaghter of &nd Mathias £20 and to his other two children JClO i»pecee<
To brother Benjamins two children Elizabeth and Joseph £10 apeece. I
fine 20s, yeerly for 20 years for a sermon the 5th. Nouemlier by the parson
of St, MidiaeJls Church in Crooked Lane in remembrance of Gods great
mexde vTito our nation as one that daie in delivering vs from so great a
dattnger as one that daie wee w&^ subject vnto, and 5s. yeerly in brt-ad to
poor of same parish after the sermon. To 12 poor Minis tiirs £12 at discre-
tion of my brothers Joseph and Matliias. To my motlier Mary "VMiiskett*
iriildow, of Norwich £6. To Cox Tooke Jroiimonger, that nowe dwelleth
iu the Countrie, that was sometymes M' Robins man, a CapUun in newe
fiiihe street, £10 and if deceased to his wife for good of his poor Children.
To EUen Tucker, widdowe, a bond of £20 that M*^ Allen of Ipswich
itatjd4*th bound, for it is her money and not myne, To Evan Griffey ser-
Tant ill this house £3. To Ralph Browne, habberhasder, 40;*. To brother
W John Puller, 40s. for rings for him and his wife. To Elizabeth Pember-
ton. dau. of Mathias, my cupp saite and slhier spoone. To brother Mathias
aH doth, apparel] and linen, and half of bookes, other half to brother Joseph.
Ilem — I give my X20 adTentnred vnto Newiiigland vnto the Company to be
Jnpley by them towardi* the foundation of a C'hurch Lf ever gnd give them
t iettk-^l p♦:^ace there. To brother Joseph Residuary Legatee and he and
brother Mathias Exors. Wit :-Tboma» Gotheredge, Evan Gritfes, and my
196
Gleanings from JEnglhh Archives,
[April,
M'" Thomas Lyglitfoote his marke. Pro. at LoDdon 27 September 1G25 by
James Ihilett, N,P., attorney for Exors. P. C. C. Ckrke, 100.
Will of John Pierman aliiis Piermaine, of the iBland of Bermucloesj
mariner, now residing in die piiriBli of St. Paul Shadwell, Middjt. sick m
body. Dated 5 Jime 170!). Mentions Father WiLI"^ Piermaino of liermu-
does arid Mother living but not named. Hon flohn a minor. Sister Kesiah
to have property if son die underage. Cousin David Piermaine of London,
mariner, his wife Elixabeth and their ehildr*:jn David anil Aiine. Cap' John
Emperour of Carolinat aiid his wife. M^ Jolm Lee of Loudon, merclnrnt-
My Landlord Francis* Page and Sarah liie wifo and their ehiUlren Francis,
Anne, and Eliziil»eth. My nwr.se Jane Smith, M^* Anne Jeremy. Elizii-
beth Gibson. Property in Bermuda. Father WiJP" Piermaine, Cousin
David Pitirmaint! and M'' John Lee Exors, Wit := James Cooper, John
Magnies and Thomas Pomeroy, Ser. Pro. 7 June 170l> by William Piei^
man one of the Kxors., power reserved for other Exora.
P. C. a Lane, 152.
Will of Abraham Huisman of the City of New York, merehant, inlirm of
body. Dated in New York 4 May, 21 Geo. II, 1748. To Ilendricke
Garret the s<m horn in We*llock of Abrabam Blimcks and Maria Van
Bulderen of Croningen in the miite<l provinces, my wearing Linnen and
Diamond Ring. To Bonwjna Helena, daughter of the same, all my House
Li linen and jdate. To Joseph Murray of tlie City of New York, KMjuir€|
ami to Kiehard Nieholls of the siime gent., each X20 for tbeir trouble m
Exors. of my will and X20 more for mourning. To servant Jsaiah Crane
Jt^iJOO and one of my negroes- The said Joseph Murray and liiehard
NichoUs Exors,, and th t^y Ia) sell all lands etc. and transmit net prooeeda to
the said Maria Van Belderen [sic) for her children llendrick Garret and
Bouwjna Helena who are Residuary Legutees. Exor, in London Joseph
Moo, mercliant. Wit :-George Harrison, John Bnrnet and Joseph Webb,
Junior*
Codicil dated 12 June 1748. To Josiah {sic) Crane £125 more and my
silver Mogg. To Mr. Simeon Sou main e £75. Wit :- Peter Ewei^e and
William Conihame, Certilied by George Banyar D: Secry. Pro, at Lon-
don 2i> December 1748 by Joseph Mico, Exor. for Great Britain.
P. C, C. Strahan, 3G8.
Admon. of Abraham Hutchinson. Commission issued 27 May 1 (iH7 to
John Hutchinson^ brother of Abraham Hutehineon, late in Virginia in parts
beyond the seas, a bachelor deceased intestate, to administer etc.
P. C. C, Act Book, folio 77,
1G15-29 eiusdem (t.<?. SepL) Dorothea illegitima proles Tliomai et Chria-
tiana; Inglaude ifuta prima vxor p'diet Thoma.^ iam vixit in virginea ex cufi-
dentissima relatione patris eius lam mithi («iV) i\\ik multis aliis,
Shepton Beauchamp, Somst., Psh. Reg,
Will of William Hopton of Charles Town South Carolina, being of Ad-
vanced age. Dated 21 December 178.3. To wife Sarali XlUaU- To
daughter i^lary Chrisdauna Hoptun my house etc No. 1**8 King Street, now
inhabited hy Mr. Robert Smith. To daughter Sarali Ilo[>ton my bouse on
corner of Legare and LamboU Streeta, liotight of George Kincaid and
inhabited by Thomas Osborn, Esij. To son John and Sou m law Rubert
t Probablj of the Emperour fiimily of Lower Norfolk Co., Virginia. Sec the wTiter'a
Brticlo on tho ** Hcsiul Kights" in K£C»iSTt;a, Vol. Alt pages 197| 3M,
1900.] First Church of Rockingham^ Vt. 197
William Powell five English Guineas each and no more because I have given
them large sums. To my ffriend Samuel Legare my share in the Charles-
town Library Society till my Grandson William Hopton Powell arrives at
an age to be admitted a Member then with consent of the Society to him.
To John son of Samuel Legare a Quarter Acre lot in Ansonborough on
Greorge Street bounding on land of Mr. Robert Daniel. Residue real and
personal in South Carolina and Georgia to be divided into four equal parts,
of which one to my Wife, one to Daughter Mary Christianna, one to
Daughter Sarah, and remaining part to my Daughters Mary Christianna
and Sarah In Trust for my Grandchildren Mary Beatrix Powell and
YTilliam Hopton Powell at 21 or Marriage with remainder and any other
property in Great Britain or elsewhere to said Daughters equally. My Wife
and said Daughters and friends Nathaniel Russell and Samuel Legare
Executors. Wit :-Margaret Young, Edward Prescot and Thomas Coram.
Pro. in Charlestown District, South Carolina, 15 Sept. 1786 by oath of
Margaret Young a Witness. Certified as true copy 4 Nov. 1786 by Charles
Lining, Ordinary. Pro. at London 11 Aug. 17»8 and Admon. granted to
John Hopton Attorney of Mary Christianna Hopton and Sarah Hopton the
daughters, and Nathaniel Russell and Samuel Legare, Executors, for their
benefit and that of Sarah Hopton the Relict and Executor now in the State
of South Carolina. P. C. C. Calvert, 401.
This will, while of a somewhat recent date to illustrate our Colonial
Families, having been turned up in the course of a special investigation,
seemed too interesting to omit — the more so as the materials for South
Carolina genealogy are so very scanty.
[To be continaed.]
RECORDS OF THE FIRST CHURCH OF ROCKINGHAM,
VERMONT,
FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, OCT. 27, 1773, TO SEPT. 25, 1839.
Copied by Thomas Bellows Peck, of Wiilpolo, N. H.
The following records of the first church in Rockingham, Vermont, have
been copied from the original volume in manuscript in the possession of
William H. H. Putnam, of Springfield, Vt, who has kindly loaned it for
this purpose. This precious volume has come to Mr. Putnam by right of
his wife's descent from one of the early members of the church. It has beea
carefully cherished, is in excellent preservation and is invaluable on account
of the information which it contains relating to the early settlers of Rocking-
ham. These records are now printed for the first time in order to preserve
and make accessible for reference the facts which they contain, many of
which are not on record elsewhere, as to the history of the church, and
especially the statistics of admissions of members, baptisms, marriages and
deaths in the first half century of the existence of the town.
198
First Church of Rockingham^ Vt.
[April,
The earlier an^ bj far greater part of the records is in tlie handwriting
of the first minister. Rev. S;iintiel Whitiog, who was horp id Franklin,
Mass., March, 1750 (Blake's ** History of tlie Town of Franklin/' p. 190),
or {according to Farmer) Jan. 28, 1750j graduated at Harvard College in
1769; was ordained pastor of the church in Rockingham, Octoher 27, 1773;
was dismissed hj bis own request, May 18, 1809, and died in Rockijigham,
May 16, 1819. Mr Whiting's handwriting ha(3 the oeatness which charac-
^.^^ ^ terized the penmanship of the acho-
C.y\^\^ t^^g^ >^^*^^c^2C^ l^^lv clergyman of the last century,
and IB ilhiBtrated by the accompany-
ing facsimile of his signature and by
the engraved heading reduced from the flydeaf of the volume of records'
The later records are in the handwriting of Rev, Elijah Wollage, a graduate
of Dartmouth College in 1791, of Rev. Samuel Mason and of Rev. Brough-
ton White.
It is intended to supplement the records with a brief historical sketch of
the first churcli of Rockingham and its ministers, which will be accompanied
with a half-tone engraving of the meeting-house, erected in 1787. This
house is still in good preservation and is a most interesting gpecimen of the
church architecture of the latter part of the eighteenth century.
(CZOTt
^:PT
Pursuant to Letters Missive from the People in Rockingham & ChesI
in the Province of New York the Chhs of Brattleborough Warwick, Win-
chester, Swanzy, Charlestown, Westmoreland, Walpole Lebanon & Wretj-
tham by their Elders & Messengers & the Messengers of HiudsdaJe &
Cornihh were CoiivenM at Rockingham October 27'^ 1773.
When antecedent to their enibouying into a Council an J^nquiry was pro-
poaM to be made in the Standing of the Chh iu Bratlleboro^upon Which the
Rev'' M'^ Reeves & the Messengers from Brattleboro* being previously in-
structed & em power M by th:it Chh gave us full Satisfaction with regard to
the Credentials of M*^ Reeves &; the Agreement of the Covenant of s*^ Chh
with oura. We therefore Unanimously agreed upon their desire in Con-
fiideration of their peculiar Situation to receive ^ own them of our fellow-
ship. Nevertheless we take this metliod and Opportunity to bear due Testi-
mony against any Chh'a forming itself & putting itself under the Care of ft
Minister without the Concurreiice of Sister Chhs (where it may be had) ta
establish a Communion of Churches.
The CIdis proceeded to embody into a Council and made Choice of the
Rev'* M^ Reeves Moderator &; Af Fessenden Scribe, the Council beiog
1900.] First Church of Rockingham, Vt. 199
lonn'd Voted their AoceptaDoe of M'. Reeves d; Brattleboro' Chh to oar
CommaDioD, & oar readiuess to treat him & them as Such, expecting like
Retame from them & that the Vote be made Publick at this Time & to our
Chhs. In the next Place the Council proceeded to examine M'. Samuel
Whiting the Pastor elect, as to his Licence to preach, his regular Standing
as a Christian, his Doctrinal Sentiments, & his Views of Undertaking the
Work of the Grospel Ministry & he gave full Satisfaction as they expressed
by Vote. Voted to proceed to Ordination & that M' Olcott begin with
Prayer, M' Reeves pray before the Charge, AI' Hedge give the Charge, M'
Lawrence the right hand of Fellowship & M*^ Fessenden conclude with
Prayer.
And agreeable hereto the Rev^ Samuel Whiting was ordained a Gospel
Bishop of the Chh in Rockingham <& Chester Rockingham Octo^' 27^ 1773
Attest Thomas Fessenden Scribe True Copy Att»^ Sam* Whiting.
1773 October 31 Baptiz'd Peter Son of Peter & Mercy Evans
Novem^ 20 Baptiz'd James Son of Thomas & Sarah Dutton. & Samuel
Sod of Fairbanks & Esther Moors
• •••••
1774 January 23^ Jonathan & Eunice Burr were propoimded to the
Chh.
also Phebe Johnson of Chester, having before ownd the Covenant
• •••••
Jan^ 25. Baptiz'd Chauncey Cheney Son of John & Esther Chandler at
their house the Child being Sick.
Jan^ 27 l^Lirried Jonathan Burt & Bethiah Preston of Rockingham.
January 30^ Received Naomi Kingsley into the Chh & Baptized Adriel
Son of Sylvanns & Naomi Kingsley
March 13. Received into the Chh Phebe Johnson Jon"^ Burr & Eunice
his Wife, also baptiz'd Bathsheba daughter of Jou^*^ & Eunice Burr, also
Priscilla Daughter of Cornelius & Baker.
March 27. BaptizM Edward Son of Asahel & Phebe Johnson.
April 17. At Chester Ebenezer Patterson with his Wife Anne of Kent
own'd the Covenant & had their Child baptiz'd by the name of Moses.
May 8. Caleb Church & Wife had their Child baptiz'd Jemima
May 15. Joseph Wood propounded to the Clih.
June 12 Chh tarried after Divine Service <& Chose Peter Evans & Elias
Olcott to officiate as Deacons in the Chh.
Jane 26. Letters missive from the People of New Fane & from the Chh
in Westminster being read. Voted to Send according to their Desire to
tssist in Ordination & made Choice of Elias Olcott Delegate to New Fane
4 Elias Olcott and Peter P^vans Delegates to Westminster
July 17. Baptiz'd Ebenezer Son of Ebenezer & Zerniah Johnson
July 21 Married Benjamin Patterson of Piermont & Elisabeth Safford
of Rockingham.
July 31. ReceivM Joseph Wood into the Chh & baptiz'd Samuel Mary
4 Anne Childreti of Joseph & Esther Wood.
August 14. pro|>ounded Elenor Preston to the Chh.
Sept. 7. Married Elkanah Day of Westminster & Levina Merrill of
Chesterfield, having licence, also married Benjamin Larrabee & Abigail
Spauiding of Rockingham.
VOL. Liv. 14
200
First Church of Rockiiigham^ Vt.
[Apra,
Sept 11. Haptiz'd James Son of William & Elisabeth Stearns. & S^l-
Tatius Sabin Son of Sylvan us & Naonoi Kingaley
Octob. 2, Klenor Preston receiv'd iuto the Chh. Baptiz'd Elisabeth &>
Sarah Da^ii^titers of James & Miirgaret Campbel also propou tided to the
Chli Jabez Sargeaiita Juii^ & Persis his Wife.
Nov. 20 BaptizM Bulah Daughter of William & Elisabeth Stearns.
Nov* 27, Jabez & Perats Sargeaiits received iiilo the Chh. & baptu*d
Jabez Son of rfabez & Persia Sergeaats.
Dec. 18. BaptizM Calvin Son of Abiel & Mary Barnes, also Jacob &
Pbebe Wjun Propounded to the Cbh.
1775. April 6. Married Matthew Lane & Elisabeth Stearas of Rock-
iDgbam.
June 1 1. BaptizM Thoraaa Chandler Son of Timothy & Betty Olcott.
July 23. BaptizM Abiel Daughter of Isaiah & Dorcas Johnsosj. & Aaroo
Son of Abraham & Sawyer.
July 30, Baptized Rebecca Daughter of Timothy & Rebecca Walker
Aug. 27. Baptiz'd Sibbel Daughter of Elias & Sibbel Olcott, also pro-
ponuded at Rockingham Jacob & Pbebe Wynn
Octob. 10 Marrtetl Nathaniel Bennett & Sibbel Whipple of Rocking-
ham
Nov. 5. Baptiz'd Luther Son of John & Johneou.
Dec 17. Baptiz'd Mercy Daughter of Peter & Mercy Kivans.
Dec, 26 Marrietl David Cockran & Mary Aikeii, both of Kent.
1776, Jan. 14. Propounded laaiah Johnson & Dorcas Ids Wife,
Jan, 28. Isuiab & Durcaa Johu5on propounded at Rockingham.
Feb. 18 Ijsaiab & Dorcas Johnson Received into the CHb.
Feb. 20. Baptiz'd Luciuda Daughter of Fairbanks & Esther Moora at
their house being Sick.
March 21. By the Desire of Brother Asher Evans I informed the Cbh
& Congregation of his Sorrow for his foolish *& Inconsiderate Conduct with
Nath^ Bennett. Voted Satisfactory.
April 21. Chh Tarried after Publick Worship, read Jonathan Burrs
Coui plaint against Nathaniel Davis & Chose Peter Evans & Rlias Olcott to
meet with them & endeavour to reconcile the Ditfitulties between them.
April 27. Chh Tarried after Publick Worship When Peter Evans Jun'
& Elia* Olcott upon Brother Davis Saying that wherein be had broke the
good Rules of the Chh he was sorry for it, Said it was to the same purport
to what they had Advis'd to & Brother Burr was satisfied with, and he being
Satisfied withdrew his Cfimpbiint ^- both Parties agreed not to mention
again the old Story wherein they differd & which was the foundation of the
Diipute.
May 10. Baptiz'd Roswell Sod of Asher <& Mary Evans,
June 17* Baptiz*d I^Iira Alpbeus Sun of Jobu «& Esther Chandler
July 1. Elenor Preston informing us that she had never been baptiz*d
tho she tbot she bad been in Infancy when .she was received into the Chh,
was baptiss'd no Olijection being iDa<le, nl«o baptiz'd Sy kanuH Son of Col-
born & Elenor Preston.
July 22. Chh tarried after Publick Services &made Choice of Tiraothj
Walker & Jehiel Webb for Choristers. An enquiry wan made of Sister
Preston as to the mistake which she was under as to her saying she
been baptizM in Infancy when she offerM herself to join the Cbh» when
declar'd that she really tho't theu that she had been iho iioce ahe waa CdS?
1900.] First Ohurch of Bockingham, Vt. 201
Tinc'd to the Contrary. & the Chh were so far satisfied with her Discourse
as to overlook it, tho' they could not excuse her from great Negligence A
Carelessness, also the Chh made Choice of Peter Evans Juu' & Jou^ Burr
to Discourse with Brother Simonds & Woods concerning their Absenting
from Communion & endeavour to persuade them to return to their Duty.
July 28. Baptiz'd Nathan Son of Ebenezer & Zeruiah Johnson
August 4. Propounded Agnis Whitney, having formerly own'd the
Covenant.
August 25. Receiv'd Agnis Whitney into the Chh.
August 30 Baptiz'd Naomi Daughter of Sylvanus & Naomi Eingsley.
Sept. 1. Baptiz'd Moses Agnis & Lucretia Children of Ezra & Agnis
Whitney, also propounded Ebenezer & Rachel Albee
Sept 11. Married Asa White & Jane Arwin of Rockingham.
Sept 15. Received Ebenezer & Rachel Albee into the Chh. Baptiz'd
Mary Daughter of Sam^ & Mary Whiting, also Elisabeth Daughter of
John A Elisabeth Whitney, also Margarett Daughter of James & Margaret
Campbell, & Rachel, Ebenezer, John, Benjamin, Mary A Submit Children
of Ebenezer & Rachel Albee.
Sept. 26. Married Solomon Wright & Abylene Preston & Gardner
Simonds & Nancy Titus.
Sept. 29. Baptiz'd Persis Daughter of Jabez & Persis Sargeant
Octoh. 6. Chh tarried after Publick Exercise & at the Desire of the
Society at Putney. Voted to Send to assist in gathering a Chh & Installing
a Minister there & Chose Peter Evans & Nathaniel Davis Delegates.
Nov. 3. Chh Tarried after Publick Worship. Patrick McHerg ex-
hibited a Certificate that he & his Wife were in Christian Communion in
Scotland when they left it, the Chh Voted that they might receive the
priveled^e of baptism for their Child, accordingly after Meeting Baptiz'd
Judith Daughter of Patrick & Judith McHerg, at their House.
Dec. 22 Baptiz'd Mary Daughter of Abraham & Sawyer.
1777. March 30. Joshua & Esther Flotten at Chester * # ♦
♦ * # were propounded to the Chh.
May 4. Chh Tarried after Publick Worship when a Letter of Dismis-
sion i& Recommendation of Thomas & Sarah Dutton from the Chh of Christ
in Lunenburg was Read. 1 Voted to Receive Sarah Dutton into the Chh.
Objections being made against Receiving Thomas Dutton into this Chh, till
some Satisfaction was given for his Constant Neglect of & Absence from
Publick Worship. The Question was put whether the Chh would receive
Thomas Dutton into Communion without further Satisfaction pass'd in the
Negative.
May 11. Receiv'd into the Chh Joshua & Esther Hotten. Baptiz'd
Joshua Asahel, & Luther Children of Joshua & Esther Hotten also Joseph
Warner Son of Caleb & Elisabeth Church.
June 22. Married Uriah Morris & Mary Tarbel of Chester.
July 20. Baptiz'd Abigail Daughter of William & Elisabeth Stearns
Sept 12(?) Married Howe as he Said & Mary Glazier of Rock-
ingham
Sept 14. Propounded John & Martha Lovell.
Octob. 5 Propounded Jehiel & Mary Webb
Nov. 2 Married Charles Man & Zeruiah Parker of Chester
202
Passing into History.
& Receiv'd into tbe
Dec, 21. llaptJzVl Mary Wife of Jehiel Webb
Clib John & Martha Lovell & Jehiel & Mary Webb.
Dec. 23. BaptizM Elisabeth Daughter of Titu^^ & Rebeca Walker being
sick
Dec. 28. Baptized Clarissa & Jehiel Children of Jehiel & Mary Webb
1778.
Jan, 31. Married David Cross & Rlioda Wilson of Ac worth
March 29. Baptiz'd Samuel Sou of Samuel & Mary Whiting & Simeon
Son of Elias & Sibhel Olcott.
May 10. Baptized Adriel Son of Sylvanus & Naomi KingBley
May 17. Baptized Rulkley aon of Timothy & Betty Olcott.
June 21 Baptized Tabitha Daughter of Isaiah & Dorcaa Johngou
July 12. BaptizM Benjamin Sou of Ebeuezer & Zeruiah Johnson.
Aug. 23. Baptiz\l Leonard Sou of Jo.shua & Esther Hotten.
Aug. 30. Chh tarried & nippoiuted a Chh Meeting to bo on Friday
following to Consider whether the Chh will receive any to priveledges with*
out Receiving to full Communion or in other words whether they will
adopt the half way Covenant* Commonly &o call'd, & Propounded Bethiah
Dutton.
[To bo continued.]
PASSING INTO HISTORY.
In memory of Rev. Edward Griffin Porter, A.M., Proaident of the New-En^lftBd
Iliytoric (lenealogictil Society.
By Rev. Henry C. Gravks, D,D.
KOT much of him for earth to claim by right,
Who dwelt on heigbt** where noble souls e'er stay ;
His winged feet moved lightly on their way,
Then vaulted heavenward into clouds of light.
The facile pen, the golden mouth, told well,
How fine the genius that fine thought inspires ;
How social values, iu his^toric tires,
Glow, and their glories in full measures swell.
Of such its his, passed into history,
Are eyes that shine where regal c rests combine,
And brows around which coronets entwine ;
They i>oint the way lustrous in mystery.
Valhallas now hold all untarnished worth,
And angels welcome the celestial birth.
Tramoni Tempie, F^thruary, 1900,
Rev, Ed warp Griffin Porter, A.M., President of this Society, died 1
at his home in Dorchester, Mass,, February 5, 1900. A memoir with por-j
trait will appear in a future number of tbe Register.
IKKk] jMcimU £m%al^GhmMd9 of Long hkmA*
20»
ANCIENT BURIAL-GROUNDS OF LONG ISLAND, N. Y.
Bj.Sdw. Doublbd^t Ha&eu, Eaq., of New Tork CUj.
[Coatinaed firom page 62.]
Henry Son
of Ed want
and Deborah
Conkling
died Not' S8<
1770 in y
4^ Year of
Usage
Heitt
Ilea the Body of Ef ther
Ofbome Daughter of
Thomas Ofbome k
Efther Ofbome who
Died January f l^
An. Dom. 17ff Aged
16 years k 6 months
In Memory of
Lien^ Jonathan
Baker died March
r 4* 1747/8 in y«
69 Year of
his Age
IN MEMORY of
Efther y« Wife o^
M' Jonathan Baker
Jnn' k Daughter of
M' John Parfons
who died DM:'6t^
A.D. 1760 Aged
28 Years
Here lies
the Body of
David Baker who
Died Novembr y«
28>« 17 2 9 In y«
881k Year of His
Age
Here lieth y« Body
of Alice Baker Formeli
y« Wife of Thomas
Baker Who Died
Febniaryy«4: 1708:9
In y« 88 year of Her
Age
HERE
LIES THE BODY OP
NATHANIEL BAKER
THE SON OF MISTER
THOMAS BAKER
WHO DYED FEBRUA
RY THE: 27: AND IN
THE : 84 : TH YEAR OF
HIS AGE: 1788/ 9
Here Lieth y« Body
of Sarah y« Wife
of Nathaniel Baker
Who Died October
The 9 1727. In y« 62
year of her Age.
Here lieth y« Body
of Catharin ¥« Wife
of Nathaniel Baker
Who Died May
y« 14 : 1722 : In y
66 year of Her
Age.
In Memory of
JULIA NABBY
Daughter of Davis
k Zeralah Conkling
who died
Jan>7 28«b 1800,
aged 5 years
Come read my date
And here youHl/ee
No age norfexflrom
dea(4<iAM.
204
Ancient BuriaUOrounds of Long Island. [Apii]
In Memory of
Samoel Mulford
died July y« lO^* 1748
In y 66»*» year
of his age
In Memory of
JULIA
Daughter of
Davis & Zerulah
Conklln ;
who died
Dec' 16«>» 17^2
aged 10 days
In
Memory of
Daniel Conklin
whe died
Oof 26. 1800
In the 83 year
of his age
Here
Lies the
Body of M*-
Annanias ConkHng
who died March y« 1
J740 In y« 68 year
of his Age
In Memory of
M' Jeremiah
Conkllng Who
Died July y« 21
A.D. 174G Aged
28 years
In
Memory of
Abigail, wife of
Daniel Conklin;
who died
May 24, 1795
in the 70, year
of her age
Here lies
the Body of
M» Hannah widow
of M' Benjamin
Conkllng who died
Jnne y« 29** 1762 In y«
[broken off]
In Memory of
M» Either Baker
Wife of M'
Nathaniel Baker
who departed this
Life Sept' 23d 1765
Aged 23 years
In
Memory of
Henry Son of
M' Daniel &M»
Mary Baker
Who Died May
y \Z^ A.D. 1756
Here Llet The
Body of Achl
id of ISAAC &
SARAH BARNS
In Memo
ry of Henry
Son of M' Daniel
k M» Mary Bak
cr Who Died In
ly y« 24"^ A.D.
1750
HERE
LIES THE
BODY OF
ISAIAH BARNS
WHO DIED JANnr
THE 27 • 1733 AGED
6 • YEARS • 4 • MONTHS
AND 3 DAS
IN MEMORY OF
ISAAC BARNS
Efq. who died
April y« 22* 1772
In the 68"' Year
of his Age
Death flew Commlfslon'd
From on High
Nor warning Gave
Bams you mnft die
Not Ufefnlnefs
Itfelf can Save
Thy Life from the
Devouring Grave
IMO.] AmcimU Burial-Orounds of Long lOand. 205
Here
Lies the
Body of M"
Sanh the wife of M*
Isaac Barns ]iiii« who
died October the 22
1786 Aged 88 yean
Easthampton Yillaok.
The village of Easthampton, the prindpAl settlement in the township, is
distant between three and four miles from the westeriy line, and but a ^ort
distance from the south beach. The old burying ground ia a long and nar-
row enclosure lying as it were in the middle of the main street It is among
the oldest, and most important, in an hbtorical sense, in the county. In
1887 no other epitaphs of a date prior to 1800 were to be found there than
these that f oUow.
Here lies depoflted the
Remains of M"
JEBU8HA CJONKUNO
Confort of
IbAAO ConKLING Bsq'
Ck>nfort flrft of
David Gabdineb Bsq'
and daughter of the Bev^
Samuel Buell and
Jebusha Buell his Confort
fhe departed this Life
in hope of a better
Feb'y 24«» 1782 in the
88* year of her Age
Reader behold this Tomb
with Reverence and Begret I
Here lie the remains of
that EMINENT SERVANT
of CHRIST the REVEREND
SAMUEL BUELL D. D.
58 years Paftor of the Charch
in this place. He was a faithful
and fnccefsful Minifter of the Gofpel
a kind relation, a true friend, a good
patriot, an honeft man and an
exemplary Chriftian
Was born Sept' !« 1716 died in peace
Jnly 19^ 1798 aged 82 years
They that tnni many to righteouf nefs
fhall Thine as the brightnef s of the flrma- ,
ment and the stars forever and ever
Remember them who have spoken nnto
you the word of God whofe faith
follow confidering the end of their
converfation
206 Ancient BuriaUOrounds of Long Island. [April,
IN MEMORY
of the Bevn<> M'
Nathaniel Hantting
who died Sept™' y«
21« 1768 In r 78*»»
Tear of his Age
IN MEMORY HERE LYES Y«
of Jerofha y« Wife of BODY OF
the Revd Samuel PHEBE CURING
BueU, who died AGED 23 YEARS
June 16«» A.D. 1769 DEC© MAY Y« 21
in y« 87"» Year 17 14
of her Age
Here Lyes Burled Here Lyes Burled
y« Body of M' the Body of Cap*
Samuel Conkling Samuel Mulfobd
Who Dec* April Who Dec^ Auguft
y« 80«» 1726 in y« y^ 21« 1726 Aged
26^ Year of his Age about 80 years
MARY DAUR OF Here Lyes y« Body of
ELIAS & MARY jf" ESTHER MuLFORD
MULFORD AGED __,,. .^ tQ*m*TT^T
4 MONTHS & 18 Wife of Capt bAMUEL
DAYS DIED MuLFORD Who Dec*
MARCH Y« 29«> Novem^w y« 24'»» 1717 in
17 18 ye 64«» Year of Her Age
MULFORD.
JOHN, (JUDGE)
EARLIEST SETTLER OF THIS TOWN IN 1649
DIED ABOUT 1686 M 80 FATHER OF
CAPT. SAMUEL,
FOR MANY YEARS MEMBER OF THE
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF NEW YORK
DIED AUG. 21 1726 M. 80
WAS BURIED NEAR THIS STONE.
FATHER OF CAPT. MATTHEW,
DIED AP'L 28, 1774 M. 85,
FATHER OF COL. DAVID,
OF 2ND SUFFOLK CO. REG'T,
DIED DEC. 18, 1778, M, 56.
FATHER OF SERGEANT MATTHEW
OF 1ST SUFFOLK CO. REGT,
DIED M*CH 24, 1846 M. 85,
FATHER OF CHARLES L.
OF RENSSELAER VILLE, N.Y.
DIED MAY 28, 1857 M. 71
FATHER OF ROBERT L. MULFORD
OF NEW YORK CITY WHO ERECTS THIS
STONE IN 1880.
HERE : LYETH HERE LYETH THE
THE : BODY : OF : M' BODY OF M" MARY
JEREMIAH : CONK= CONKLING WIFE OF
LING : WHO : DYED M' JEREMIAH CONK
MARCH : THE : 14 : TH LING WHO DIED
ANNO : 171 U12 : IN JUNE Y« 15t»» 1727
THE : 80 : TH : YEARB AGED [lUeg.l YEARS
OF : HIS : AGE*
* [Age XDAy be 80, 60, or possibly 60.]
1900.] AnoimU Bmriat^OrommU of Long I&Umd.
907
HERE LTB8 THE
BODY OF M'
Jebemiah Conkling
AGED 78 TEARS
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE AUGUST ¥• ^
1784
Here lies y
Body of Mi«
Mercy y« wife
of M'. John Miller
Who Died July
r 80* 1744 In y*
86«» Tear of
her Age
In Memory
of Hannah y*
Daughter of
y« Re?* Samnel
Boell & Jemfha
his Wife who
died Apr> 11««^
1759 Aged
8 Months
JERUSHA BUELL
DAUR OF T« REVD
M' SAMUEL k M"
JERUSHA BUELL
AGED 1 YEAR & 4
M« DIED JANT 20*
1748/9
HERE LTE8 BURIED THE
BODT OF M" JAKE
CONKLING WIFE OF M'
JEBEMIAH CONKLING
AGED 76 TEARS k
6 M« WHO DIED
APRIL 21^ 1741
In Memory of
Peter Boell Son
of the Rev<^
Samnel Buell 4
Jemfha his Wife
who died June
«« 1761 in y* 8*
Tear of his Age
In Memory
of Efther f
Daughter of y
Rev<i Samnell
Bnell & Jemfha
his Wife who
died Nov \Z^
1757 Aged
1 Tear k 10 M<»
In Memory of
Either Danght'r
of y Rev<* Samn-
el Bnell k Jem-
fha his Wife
who died June
y« 19"» 1754
aged 2 Years
Here lyes Buried
the Body of
Jonathan Hunting
M,A. Who Departed this
Life Sep« 8^ Anno Dom^ 1760
in y« 86"^%Tear of His Age
Mary Hunting,
Dangh. of DocV
Edward and M«
Marcy Hunting
Died April 11^
1745 Aged 1 Year
k 8 Months
Edward Son of
Dr Edward and
Mercy Hunting
De<^ Aug** 9**^
1738 Aged 4
Years & 10 Months
In Memory of
Samuel y Son
of Eliphelet k
Phebc Stratten
who died Octo»
12"> 1763 in y«
26*»» Year
of his Age
Here lyes Buried
y« Body of Docf
Edward Hunting
M,A. Who departed
this Life Ajnil y* 10a»
Anno Dom^ 1745 in y«
42»i Year of His Age
MARY DAUR OF
NATHANIEL k
MARY HUNTING
AGED 4 Mo DIED
SEPT' 19«» 1706.
In Memory of
Phebe y« Danght'r
of Eliphelet k
Phebe Stratten
who died July
12tt» 1762 in r
80«» Year of
her Age
208
Ancient Burial- Oraunds of Long Island. [Aprils
In Memory of
Mary y Danght'r
of Eliphelet &
Fhebe Straiten
who died Jane
8*^ 1761 In y« 83<»
Year of Her Age
In Memory of
Deacon
Jo/eph Of horn
who died
Nov 21" 1786
in the 82* year
of his age
IN MEMORY of
M' David Stratton
who died Jan^ ^ A.D.
1770 Aged 48 Years
In Memory of
Hannah wife of
Deacon
Jofeph Of bom
who died
Nov^ 6"» 1776
In the 67«» year
of her age
In Memory of
ABRAHAM Son of
Decon
Joseph Osborne
by Hannah his
Wife he died Sepf
the 16«» 1772 In
the 80«» Year of
his Age
In Memory of
Mrs. Mary Osbom
Wife of M' Jofeph
Ofbom who died
Aaguft 9th 1783
aged 43 years
My fitfh Piall f lumber
in the grounds
Till the last trumpet* 8
joyful found
Then hurft the chains
withfweet furprife
And in my Saviour^a
image rife.
In Memory of
Mr. Jofeph Of born
who died
April 2«» 1798
In the W^ year
of his age
In Memory of
Mrs. Hannah
Hedges Relict of
M' Jonathan Hed-
-ges, who died
Jannr i2"» 1792
in the 83* year
of her age
In Memory of
Mr. Lewis Ofbom
who died
Sept' \i^ 1783
aged 36 years
Robert L. Hedges
Son of Mr. Reuben
& Mrs. Hannah
Hedges : died
Feby 7"» 1793
aged 5 months
In Memory of
Mr. Jeremiah Miller,
who departed
this life
July n^ 1794
in the 67**» year
of his age
Behold and fee as youpafs by
As you are nowfo once was I
As I am now you foon will be
Freparefor Death to follow me
1900.] Amcimi Buriat^Oraunds of Lang Idand.
209
Here lies the
Remminsof
Peggy Negro
Senr^ to Cif^
Ahraham Gardiner
aged 22 yean
In Memory of
Eleazer Miller
Efqalre
who died March
W^ 1788
in the 92^ year
of his Age
Here lies Bnried
the Body of
Matthias Bomet
Esq' who Died October
the i^ 174«
in r 72< Year of his Age
HERB LTE8 BURIED
THE BODY OF M'
ABRAHAM MEDB MA
WHO DIED NOV !•»
1742 IN THE 21-»
TEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE LIES BURIED
THE BODY OF M»
MART MILLER WIFE OF
ELEAZER MILLER ESQr
WHO DIED APRIL U^
1748 IN THE 42d
YEAR OF HER AGE
IN MEMORY
of Elisabeth the
Wife of Matthias
Bomit Efq' who
died April %T^ 1761
in the 860" Year
of her Age
IN MEMORY of
JOSIAH MILLER who
died Octo'4<i'A.D. 1770
Aged 81 Years
HERE LIES BURIED
THE BODY OF M«
TEMPERANCE HEDGES
WIFE OF M'
WILLIAM HEDGES
DIED OCTR 28«»
1 763
AGED 36 YEARS
HERE LIES Y« BODY OF
David Hedges
SON OF M*
WlLUAM & »C"
TEifPERANOB Hedges
DIED June 23d
1768
AGED 23 MONTHS
AND 23 DAYS
HERE LIES Y« BODY OF PhEBE HeDGES DAUR OF M' WiLLIAM k
M» Temperance Hedges died dec* \z^ 1768 aged i month and
S8 DAYS
In Memory of
M' Jofiah Miller
who died
Augaft 12«» 1778
In the 49*** year
of his age
Mary Danghfr
of Mr Elifha k
Jerafba Conk
ling died Decmr
y« 16*»» 1766
aged 2 Years
In Memory of
Phcbe y Wife of
W Jofiah Miller
who dierl Sept^ \2^
1768 in r 62* Year
of her age
IN MEMORY OF
Samuel Miller
SON OF M'
Jeremiah & M"
Ruth Miller
DIED AUG^ 31»» 1764
AGED 4 YEARS
k 22 D-
IN MEMORY
of Jemfha y Wife
of M' Elifha Conkling
Jnn' who died May
y« 80«» A.D. 1767
in y« 88* Year
of her age
In Memory of
Elizabeth y« Wife
of Benjamin Ayers
who died April l^t
1767 in r 80^ Year
of her Age
210 Ancient BuriaUOrounds of Long Idand. [Apri*
IN MEMORY of In Memory of
JOSIAU HEDGES M' JohN HedGES
who died July 26th ^^^ (lied March
A.D. 1767 In the j2**i 1786
^K. ^®*^ ^^ In the 86"» year
^^8 ^5® of his Age
[A footstoue to grave next that of John Hedges is marked D.H. 1769.
IN MEMORY of In Memory of
ELIZABETH the JOHN Son of
wife of JOHN M' Jofiah & M»
HEDGES who Mary Hodges;
Died April the 18"^ who died
A.D. 1772 in the Auguft 28th
69»h Year of 17 7 8
Her Age aged 12 years
Jofiah Son of Samuel Son of
Daniel & Jerufha M<^ Jonathan &
Hedges who Zetvia Hedges
died May y« 22^ who died Janrr
1769 Aged 6 H"» l 7 7 1
weeks & 6 Days Aged 4 Years
&1M0
In Memory of David Hedges Son of Mr. Jonathan & Mrs. Zerviah 1
died Jan'y 19"» 1777 in the 9"» year of his Age.
In Memory of Temperance Hedges Daughter of Mr. Jonathan & '
Hedges who died July 22d 1777 in the 17th year of her age.
IN MEMORY
of Deacon JOHN
HUNTING wiio
died March 14«» 1768
in the 61«t Year of
his Age
This was his farewell dying Word
Tls blef sed dying In the Lord ;
How great such Blcfseducfs will be,
He left this World and went to see.
In Memory of In Memoi
CLEMENCE UUNTTING Mrs. Zervij
the Wife of Deacon -ges Relict
John Huntting Jonathan
who died July 19, A.D. who «
1776 iu the 71" Year March ^
of her Age In the Tr
of he
IN MEMORY of In Mei-
Elizabeth y* Wife M' AaBO
of Burnet Miller who died
Efq»^ who died May 1707 i„ .
r 16tM765 m the 1797, mt
87«» Year of her Age
In Memory of CLARRY Daughter of Mr, Aaron k IS:
died Dec 6<»» 1789 aged 3 years 2 mo. & 6 days.
In Memory of CLARISSA only Daughter of Jtfr. Aar
who died Oct^ 27»»» 1798 aged 7 years 8 months and 9 day
Sarah Daughter of M' Henry & M» Annie Chatfleld di
3th Year of her Age.
19M.] Bnmf Ontn. Sll
HASEY— GREEN.
Cofnunimieftted hj l>mLOWLAm P. Ooebt, Esq^ of Maiden, IDms.
The paper, of which tfie following ia a copy , was given me bjonr
associate, Elbridge H. Gross, Esq., of MeLrose, Mass. It adds to
onr knowledge of Lieat. William Hasey and his early location before
his appearance at Komney Marsh, and contains important additions
to the family of Heniy and Esther Ghneen, as given in the Vinton
Memorial and Greene's Descendants of Thomas Oreen. Esther
(Hasey) Green, the writer, was baptized in the First Church, Bos-
ton, ** 23 day 1 mo. 1651 " and died at Stoneham, Mass., Febniaiy
26, 1747-8, aged 98.
An Acoonnt of M" Esther Green's Parents, Birth Ac My Fkrenti were
William Hasey, & Sarah his Wife. My name was Esther Hasey.
J was Bom at PaUng Point in the Year 1650 the 20^ Day of Mareh.
When J was four or five Tears old my Father Removed his Family to
Rmnny Marish where J lived with him while J was almost twenty and two
Tears old. Then J married to Henry Green of Maiden the 11^ day of
January in the Tear 1672.
My first Child Henry was Bom the 24^ of November in the Tear 1672.
My Second Child Esther was bom the S^ of September in the Tear 1 674.
My Third Child Martha was Bom the 9^ of October, in the Tear 1676.
My Foarth Child Joseph was bom the 27^ of October, in the Tear 1678.
My Fifth Child Daniel was Bora the 30"» of January, in the Tear 1681. ,
My Sixth Child Dorcas was Bora the 31"* of December in the Tear 1682.
My Seventh Child Lydia was Born the Eleventh of August in the Tear
1685.
My Eight Child Jacob was Bora the 10**» of May in the Tear 1689.
My Lydia was married to Thomas Lynd of Maiden the 22'' of July in the
Year 1708. Her Thomas was Bom the 27"> of March in the Tear 1711.
Her Jonathan was Bora the 14"* of March in the Tear 1714.
Her Jacob was Bora the Eighteenth of May in the Tear 1716.
Her Lydia was Bora the Thirty & first of May in the Tear 1723.
My Martha Dyed the 3'* of February in the Tear 1678.
My Husband Dyed the Nineteenth of September in the Tear 1717.
My Jacob Dyed the Nineteenth of July in the Tear 1723.
Jabez Green dyed the 13^ of July 1716, he[ing^ Nine Tears and Eight
D^es Old.
Thomas Cutler Died the 13*»» of May 1721, being Six weeks Old.
Nathan Green Die<i the 1*^ of June in the Tear 1728 being 24 years &3
months old.
Joseph Wylley Died the 2* of June in the Tear 1728 being 11 years &
3 months old.
Ebenezar Green Died the 16 of August in the Tear 1728 being 82 years
old lacking 5 weeks.
My Henry Married to Hannah Flagg of Wobnra the 9^ of January in
the year 1696.
212
Notes concerning Roger WilliamM*
[April,
My Joseph Married to Hannah Green of Maiden the 24^ of December
in the year 1700.
Mj Daniel Married to Mary Bycknam of Blalden the 2 of December in
the year 1708.
My Esther married to Eleazar Flagg of Wobum the 17*^ of January m
the year 1 6115.
^ly Dorcas married to John Wylley of Lynn the 1 9 of De€ember in the
Year 1705.
JMy I/ydea was married to Thomas Lynd of Maiden the 22^ of July in the
Year 1708,
My Jaeoh was Married to Dorathy Lynd of Maiden the 8*^ of July in the
Year 1713.
NOTES CONCERKING ROGER WILLIAMS.
Bj Ai.li OK D. Ho DOES, Jr.
[Continued from Vol. 63, page 64.]
E, — MAIDEN NAME OF HIS WIFE.
A RECENT discovery neccssitatee a correction of the probable maid-
en name of ilrs. Williams as given in my previous notes, the author-
ity far which was Moaes Brown's copy of a letter written by William
Harris to Capt* Deane umler date of 14 Xov., 1666. Mr. Robert
Harris of Pomfret, Conn», writes as follows :
PoMFRET, Feb. 22» 1900.
Dear Sir: At last the original copy, by William Harris himself, of his
letter to Capt* Deane has been found at the Rhode Island Historical Society-
I have seen it and jKn^Bess a certified eopy of the fiame. The brother of Mr,
William.s's wife is there written Harvard^ not Wamard^ and the letter was
not well copied either by Moses Brown or Wm, .L llarrii^,
Wm. J. Harris was not nephew of Moses Brown, whose third and last
wile was lw>rn Fhebe Waterman. She then married a Lockwood, and this
Mr*;. Loekwoml was Wm. J. Harris's t^randmother. I was led into error
by always hearin*^ him speak of Mr, Brown as '* Uncle Moses."
Yours very traly, Robkrt Hahbis.
Mr. Harris also sent me his certified copy of the letter with a note
from Mr. Clarence S. Brii^hum, librarian of the R. 1. Historical
Society to the etFect that the initial letter of the name is clearly B.
Anotlier name, copied OHtlen by Moses Brown, is written Ostler b
by Harris. The letter is endorsed, in William Harris's writing:
** A copcy of a letter to I'apta [y ? [ne Deane (soe far as concerns Roger
Williams." It is further encloreed in the writing of Moses Brown
ami of his amamjenais : "Letter from Wm. Harris to Capt. Deane
1666," and also "with an acct of li. W, conduct towards Wm. H.
— Nov, 14, 1666, this year he was an Assistant, copycl 25thj 3d m*
1800."
1900.]
Dorchetter Christian Names.
213
DORCHESTER CHRISTIAN NAMES.
Communicated by William B. Trask of Dorchester.
The foUowiDg are a f^w of the early christian names, male
and female, appearing on the Dorchester (Massachusetts) town and
church records.
Addingstill Willoves.
Amity Morse (had Unity, b. 1721).
Blisse Tolman.
Charity Pelton.
Christian Monk.
Comfort Foster.
Consider Atherton.
Constant Hawes.
Content Wales.
Deliverance Leadbetter.
Depcndauce CoUecot
Desire Clap«
Exercise Henshaw.
Experience Blake.
Faith Withington.
Freedom Woodward.
Freegift Coggeshall.
Freegrace Lion.
Freelove Monk (dau. of Hope).
Grace Tilestou.
Hope Atherton.
Hopestill Swift.
Increiise Sumner.
Merry Hill.
Mindwell Pond.
Obedience ToplifT,
Patience Sj)urr.
Praise ever Turner.
Preserved Kush.
Prudence Payson.
Purchase Capen.
Recompense Osbom.
Release Humphry.
Relief Blake.
Rely Homes.
Remember Elder.
Remembrance Lippincot.
Renew Weeks.
Renewed Kingsley.
Repent Weeks.
Rest Swift.
Return Clap.
Roleon god Cotton.
Rush Paul.
Salter Searl.
Silence Baker.
Sion Morse.
Standfast Foster.
Submit Bird.
Su])ply Clap.
Take Heed Munnings,
Thanks Clap.
Thankful Wliite.
Truecross Mi not,
I'nite Moseley.
Vigalencc Fisher.
Wait Clap.
Wait a While Makepeace.
Waiting Plumb.
Waitstill Wyatt.
Watching Atherton.
Silence and Submit, twin daughters of John Withington, born 15 Janu-
ary, 1G82, die<l same year.
Patience and Grace, twin daughters of Hezekiah Barl)er and Eunice his
wife, l>orn August 17, 1739.
Waitstill and Patience, daughters of James and Elizabeth Bishop, born
August (3, 1700, died same day.
Israel Stoughton Dan forth son to Mr. John Danforth bonie the 14th of
Oct. 1687. [An early middle name.]
214
Abstracta of English Wills.
[April,
WITHINGTON'S ABSTRACTS OF ENGLISH WILLS.
Commimicated by Lothbop Witiiincstox, Esq,, 30 Little Rusaell Street, W. C. London.
[Continued from page 97-]
JosKPii Pf.mbekton^ gpntteroan, Ipswiclu Will 12 Nov., ir>4r5; proved
2 Sept., Ht47. William Pemberton my kinsman hUe of Breilfi-ild Suffolk,
havinflj made nie his executor, to Deborah his diiMuhter when 21 Jta by uiU,
To wife Alice raessiia^e in St, JMarj Elmes for life tlit^ii to lirother ]\IaU
the we Fern lie rton of Coggetihalb Essex. To wife all jilate, then to niece
Elizabeth tlanghter of said Matthew Pemberton and wife's neice Alice
Pliillipps, To my wife Alice £80 a year. To sister Anne liurrett widow
£5 a year. To Mr. Jacob Caley of Ipswicli, executor, £*0O, lie owes me
£100. To Joseph Clifford ioii i>f Thomas C'ltlford of Ipawich £20 when
21. To Thomas James and Elizabeth C'lilTord children of Baid Thorn iia
Clifforfl when 21. To wife's kinsman William St^^inxyfer of London, car-
penter, £50. To Bezaliell Carter, clerk, my nephew £20* To Panl Pem-
berton my nepdiew £'2''t for books to juld to his library. To Elizabeth now
wife of Adams my niece £10, To Hannah Pemberton now wife
of Robert Scott my neice JC20. To Ilester Carter my neice danghter of
Bister Barrett. To nephew.^ William Carter and Ro^er Carter JC20 each.
To nephew llichanl Pemberton son of my brother Matthew Pemberton
wdien 22 £!20 and ditto to his sister Bridget at 21. To nephew Matthew
Pemberton eon of my hrotber Matthew Peml>erton j£20. To nephew
Cyman Pemberton £5. To kinsman John Pe ml Morton son of Mr. William
Peral^erton when 24. Richard Pemberton son of my brother Richard
Pemberton £200. To Sc^holaetii-i Payne wife of John Payne at St. Mary
Klmes 40-s per aiiniun for her fioore *:hildren. To Mrs. Ward, widow of
Samuel Wartl, fjreaclier, annually, of 20&. To poore of St. Mary Elmes 206.
Witnessea : John Fuller, Thomas Clifford, Jon. Slorr, Fines, 19L
William Pj:mberton Bredfield, Suffolk, yeoman. Will 12 October,
1640; proved 12 Nov, l€4tl To wife Grace lands etc. in Kirton for life
then to son John (under 18). To son John lands in UtTurd in uccnpation
of Daniel Catte, To son William lands etc. in Bredfeild, To daughter
Debtira (under 21) tenement:^ etc- in Bredfcild in occupation of Hicharti
Woodward and £120. To t^on Wilbam' latid-? in Marlestord, To sister
Foster's children Cedlie, Charles and.Deborg, and husband Patrick Foster.
Kinsman Joeeph Pemberton of Ipswich, gentleman, executor. Jeffrey
Burwell Esq, lo assure son John*a lands. Witnesses : Robert Marry, Oliver
Cnueman, Patrick Foster, Codicil (nuncupative) Oct 1640. To kinsfolk
Rebecca and Martha daughters of John Payne 408 each. To servants
Thoniiis Spurden, Robert Berrell, John Roe arid Margaret Mylee, 10s each.
Witnesses : wife Grace anrl Cecely wife of Patrick Foster,
[Mr. Waters (RfcoLSTKa^ vol. 4i>, p. 248} has given the wills of the father of
Joseph Pemberton and of his brother Paul.— L. W,]
[The will of John Peinhcrton, Lawford, E*isex, printed in the Hegi8TER, vol.
89, p. tih mentions tiis brother James in Kew England. For an account of the
latter'a fannly, see Rkgi&^tkr for Octoher, 18V12.
In the Registkh. vt>l. 4I», p. 248, Mr. Waters gives the will of Piinl Pera-
hcrtnn, who mentions his brothers Benjamin, Joseph and Mathidft Pemberton.
This is preceded by the will of VVUUam Pemberton, which speaks of his sons
Richard, Joseph, Benjamin, Paul and Malhie Pemberton,
WALTIiR K. WaTKINS.]
1900,] Abstracts of English Wills. 215
Sir Richard Lechford, Shelwood, Surrey, Kt. Will 16 March, 1610;
proved 4 August, 161 1. To poore of Leigh als Lye £8 ; do. of Charlewood,
408. To Eliz. Lechford daughter of my son Henry Lechford dec. 100 marks
to be paid after death of Dame Elinor my wife. Residue of goods to my son
W" Lechford after death of Dame Elinor aforesaid. Wife, Dame Elinor,
executor. Overseers : brothers-in-law Sir John Morgan, Kt., and John TTieo-
bald, Esq. If I die during minority of heir, friends John Sands Esq. of
Lethered Surrey, gent., Richard Dallender of Leighe aforesaid, gent., and
William Mulcaster and Robert Hatton, both of Middle Temple, London^
gentlemen, to compound with His Majesty for wardsliip. If any profit by dis-
posing of ray grandchild Richard Lechford in marriage? or by lands to be laid
out by said John Sands, Richard Dallender, William Malcaster, and Robert
Hatton etc. etc Witnesses : Chr. Currier, Wm. Mulcaster, John Briscome,
John Lechford. ^
Archdeaconry of Surrey, Register Berry (1608-1614), folio 316.
Dame Eliaxor Letchford, Fameham, Surrey, widowe, late wife of Sir
Richard Lechford Kt. deceased, and executor of his will. Will 6 March,
1611/12 ; proved 26 May, 1612. Have paid to Mr. Richard Dallender £8
for poore of Leigh. To poore of Charlewood 408. To Eliz. Lechford daughter
of late son-in-law Henry Lechford 1 00 marks as by Sir Richard's will, also £80
from Richard Lechford grandson and heir of Sir Richard Lechford. If Eliz.
die, to her sister Ann Lechford. To my sister Lady Morgan my wach etc.
To my sister Theobald velvet gowne. To my sister Mary Morgan £20 etc.
To my neice Ann Theobald £5 and carkonest of pcarle and gold. To my
goddaughter Ellinor Mulcaster daughter of W'" Mulcaster of Charlewood,
gent. £ '>. To said W"* Mulcaster 20 nobles and husband's long cloak lined
with tiiflfeta. To my mother Mor«;an hooped gold ring. To cozen Ambrose
Lovelace 2 dozen gold buttons. To Lady Randell diamond ring. To
schoolmaster of Fanu^ham 40s. a year during ministry of my sonne W"'
LiK-htord for 2 poor scholars on nomination of my brother Sir John
Morgan. To sons in law John Lechford and Thomas Le(;hl'ord £5 each.
To George Duncombe *rent. piece of phite. To servants Catherine Thomp-
son, Joane Ay on and Thomas Harman bedding etc. To poore of Fame-
ham £'), of Leigh £5, of Charlewood 20s. Rest to son William Lech-
ford, eAeciitor. (iuardian of 8on William, brother Sir John Morgan. Over-
seers and executors during minority of William : brother Sir John Morgan,
Cozens Sir Ralph Boswell, Kt., and Sir Edward Culi)epper, Kt., and brother-
in-law Ji»hn Theobald, Escj. If son William Lechford die, to right heirs of
Sir Richard Lechfonl, paying to my said sons-in-law John Lechfonl and
Thomas Lechford £100 each etc. eU;. etc. To l)e buried in chancel of
Leigh church near husband. Witnesses : John Morgan, George Duncombe,
Mary Morgan, Eliz. Lechford, John Lechford, Will Mulcaster, Francis
Fetherston.
Archdeaconry of Surrey, Register Berry (1608-1014), folio 208.
[These wills sliow the otter jumble of the Lechford pedigree in Manning
Bray's "Surrey." Thomas I.»echford of the "Note Book" was probably a
grantlson of Sir Richard, not a son, as often sn^^gestcd. — L. W.
For an account of Sir Richard Lechford, his wife P^loanor Morgan, aud the
sons John and Thomas, children hy his lirst wife Ann Lusher, see a sketch of
the life of Thomas Lechford, prefixed to the publication of his diary and writ-
ten by J. Hammond Trumbull, Esq. No proof has ever been presented to estab-
lish the identity of the diarist and the Thomas mentioned in Dame Lechford's
will. Waltkb K. Watkins.]
VOL. LIV. 15
216
Absij'acts of English With*
[April,
Alexakder Sharman, Tknindestoii, county Suffolk, gentleman. Will
2 Nov. 1634; proved 8 May 1G35 by Thomas Di^y^ Jr. To be baried by
wift? and daughter in church of Little Thornhara* To oT^ndcliild Sharman
Deye lands iu Little Thornham, he to release to his brother Thomas Deye
gifts bequeathed by will of William Deye their father. Frances Dwight
after his mother's decease to surrender right froin lands held of Manor of
Netherhall in Ejt when 24 beld by said William by deed 21 James 30 Oct.
given to ase of me said Alexander and Elizabeth my wife and my heirs 20
Oct, 11 Charles. To Abigail Deye siater of Thomas. To my coeaen
Lyonell Chewete of Dedham C^onnty Essex, Supervisor; Thomas Deye of
Hoxon, gentleman. Executor : my grandcbllil Thomas Deye.
Consifitory of Norwich, Register 1G35, folio 1-
[For the Shermans and Lionel Chewte or Chute, see REGrstER. vol. 50» Index.
Walter K. Watkins.}
Richard Htnt, St, Mary, Woolchurch, London. Will 1 April,
1643; proved 30 Jan'y, 1643/4. " Deare wife and welbeloved with
all our l>eare and sweete chiklren 1 waiting daylie for my change and
dissolution am willing to leave with you this my last will and Testa-
ment, I being at this present time in perfect health of l>ody and quiet
of mind at Peae** with God and all persons in the world, hut knowinge the
life of everie man and woman as momentous and uncertaine I have written
this ray last will and testament with my owne hand in the time of my health
least the omittance of it should trouble mee in the time of my sickness or at
the hour of death when the thoughts and meditations of other tilings will be
more needf ullJ' Estate in (3) parts. One third to dear and loving wife Jane
Hunt, which I hope amounts to £1800 in goods, chattels and Had mones
btisides her Jewells and rings ; also great silver Bason and Ewer with 2 faire
flaggon potts ; also lease of our house at Hackney Parish e in Mearer
Streete paying yearlie Rent £20-15 to Mr* Walter a Conncille' of Grays
Inns. One third to children, viz : to eldest son Josiah Hunt £800 at 21 ;
to eldest diuighter Sarah Hunt £500 at 21 ; to daughter Katheiine £500 at
21 ; to young son Kathaniel £rjOO at 21 or marrying l>y consent of his
mother ; to son Richard £500 at 21 \ to child unborn, if wife is with child,
£400 etc. For rest of estate : To brother John Hunt £G0 for his children.
To brother Wm Hunt £20 for his children, besides £40 formerly lent him.
To sister El len*s children, viz : Wm Tompson £10 ; to Geo. Tompaon £20 ;
to Richard Tompson £10 ; to ThoH» Tompson £10 if he return from warrs
& sets up a trade ; to other two in the country £5 apiece. To sister Jane
for her children, £40, To sister Anne for her children £40. To brt>ther
Jolm Watkin 408. and to my sister 208 for ring,'?. To Tobias Watkin £5.
To Arthur Watkin £5. To my brother Richard Kent £5. To lo\ing
master Capt. Edvv, Ditchfield one of the best friends in the world £10. To
dear friend Wm Green hill £5, To IVIr. Freake lecturer of Woolchurch
£3. To 10 other ministers (2 being IMr* Trebell and Mr. Rawliuson and
8 other as wife sees fit) £30. To Mrs, Katherine Middleton SOs. for rent
To Mrs. Mary Gray 30s* To Mr. Hugon Ho\al! Mr. Hooper and Mr,
WOson 20s. each. To Isaac Knight £3* To Mr, John Carter £3. To
Mrs. Alice Allen 20s. To Thomas Stivers, Sr. 408. To Hannah 40s. To
Joseph Morduck 20a. To W"' Sawyer £3, To Edw. Hiller, if he serves
Mb time, 40s, To M" Katherine ExalJy £5. To Richard Piersou 20»»
To Mrs. Jane Laney 208. To Artillerie Company 20s* To poore of
Mary Wookhurch 20 nobles. To poore £30. To Sibbell Jones £5. To
1900.]
ABilracts of English Wilh*
217
the kitchen roaid 20s. As to rest of estate, I hope about £800, £100 lor
daughter Sara As to land ventured for m Ireland to lie gained & settled
Sk son Jodia to have it, but £«il)0 to be hrokeu of! hh portion for other
children. If any children die, portion thus : To wife £100 ; to brother
John's children/if ProteRt-antii, £300 ; to brother William's child £200 if
ditto ; to Ricb* Tompson £100 ; to Geo. Tompson, £100 ; to Thomas
Tompson, £100 ; to brother William's son Raphe Hyiit, £50 ; to sister
Kllen'a children in the oonntrj £100 ; to sister Jane's chili^ren £150 ; to
sister Elizalieth*s diildreu £150 ; to sister Anne*a children £150 ; to Tobie
Watkin anfi Arthur, £20 each j to Sibhell Jones, £20 ; to brother Kent's
diildreu £60 ; to William Sawyer £20. To New England towards a
h'brary, £20. To Edward BiUer £3. To Elizabeth my maid 40;^. Rest
to wife for poore ministers and widowes. Wife executor. Overseer*
CapL Edward Ditchfield. Mr. Hugon flowell, Mr. Thos Woorh Witnesses;
William Medley. John Peace-
CommisAarj of London (Town section). Register 29, folia 213.
[This early beqnej^t for a library for New Englaml alone entitle?* this will to
publicity. The testator is nUo nearlv connected with our early faniilleH, pos-
sibly a brother- in-lniv of Henry Sewall. sr.— L» W.]
[The testator was Captain Richard Himt, fonrth captain in the Red Regiment,
one of the anxillarj^ reginientR to the London Train RiuuIr, which dkJ such ^rcat
senrlce at the Battle of Newbury. In this ho was slain on the 20 Sept., HU3,
and was buried at Newbury, Tbere is no record of his burial in the reijisterof
8t. Manr Woolcharch Haw Chnrch, London, whtTt-are recorded the baptism of
his children by hist wife Jane as follows : 15 May, 1633, Sarah; 15 Ang., 1^34,
Rebecca; lJune» l»i3*>, Josiab; I An:;,, 1637^ Marie (bur. 10 Apr, lti38); 18
Nov., 1«38, laaac; 11 Oct., 1639, Thotuas ; 24 Dec., 1640. Katharine; 7 Jan..
1641, Natlianiel; 8 Feb,, 1642, Richard; ** Shadracb, son of Capt, Richard Ouut,
bar. 5 Apr,, 164 7." Capt. Hnnt w^aa a confectioner in '* Bearcblnder Lane."
which was in Swithin's Lane. Cannon St,, in the vicinity of the church of
Bt* Mary WoolchTirch Haw. which wn:s burned in 166*1, and stood formerly near
the stock marltet on the site of the Mansion Mouse. After that date the parish
became part of that of St. Mary Woolnoth* which stands at the western ends of
Lombard Street and King William Street. Richard, son of Richard Hunt, was
baptizt-d at St. Mary Woolcharch Haw, 14 Feb,, 1584. His brother John waa
ba[»ti/,«'d3 jQly, 1586,
Capt. Hunt was a member of the Honorable Artillery Companr of London.
Under the dates 26 Sept., 1631, and 4 Ans:., 1635, the name tif Richard lliint
Appears on the Roll in the '* Ancient Vellum Bimk '* of the eompatiy. His ** be*jt
friend."' Capt. Edivard Ditchfleld, was a prominent raeraber of the Artillery
Company and one of Ita '' ilssistants " In 1G33; he was also of St. .Mary Wool-
charch parish.
John Harvard, who died U Sept., 1G38, left half his estate, C771J-17-2, to the
college, which has perpetuated his name by adopt! nc: it. This example induced
many to make contributions to the collet^e. The Lady Ann Mowbon, of Lon-
don* gift of £KM) was in 1643. The bequest of £2U by Capt. Hunt •* to New
Snglaad towardn a library *' was probably a bcgue^t to Harvard Ci^Ile^e. though
I fall to find any record of its receipt. As a member of the Honorable Artillery
Company of London, bowcTcr, he may have heard from Major Robert Keayne
of hi8 desire to cjiitabllsh a library in Boston, and which Kc-aync did by his will
in 1663. and bequeathe*! *' to the' beginning of that Library my 3 great writing
books/* Id res;ard to his Irt!*h LandM, Rant was an adventurer in the name, and
eolMcribed under the Act of 17 Charles I., Chap. 33, the i*iira of £6<:K). Two
others of the name. Richard ITunt, subscribed; one wa» a mercer, the other a
skinner, and both also of London.
The inrolracnts of their certitlcates arc preserved in the office of the Chief
Rememl^rancer of the Exche^jacr, in the Dublin Record Utflce, at the Four Courts,
PoblJn. They are Roll xlv., membrane *7; Boll xxvlii, membrane 15: and
Boll xicx*, merobrane 40. Waltks Kendall WAXKiiifs.]
Uden^
218
Abstracts of English Wilh.
[AprU,
Margaret Smithi Rolvedeii, Kent, widow. Will 8 Oct., 1629 ; proved
24 Kriv., 162S>. To be buried m All *Smnt« Ilastiugs Cburcli, To *St.
Clemeut^H HiiHtiii^:*. To soniie Armiger Barlowe £20 etc. To sonue
Thorn afl Burl owe £20 eic!. To his wife. To grandchild Alexander Prea-
Um\ £20. To daughter Jlary PreRton. To somie-ici-Iawe Thomas lliggen-
«on, clerk £5* To daughter Bridgett Iliggejison HOs» etc. To gi'aodeliihken
Margaret Olive, Rowland Olive, Judith Olive 20a, ea^h. To sister Mrs.
Godbed. To coicen Mary wife of Fraucjis AUVey, elerk. T(j I^Iary Taj>-
hittu. To «i.ster Mrs, Walkinson. To grandehild W^" Fernior and Eli2.
Fen a or £10 eadi. OversoerB: 2 brethren Mr. Tho8. Squire and Mr* Row-
laial Squire. Ridley, 1)8,
1*111 LLirr Stokes, Farley, Sussex, gent. Will 10 Mnrcli, 1587/8;
prove<l 20 Oct, 1588* LantU in Geatley and Tcklesliam to nephew Saint
John Ilobson, tben to nephew^ Janifs Ilubsou, then to iiejdiew Oliver Pley-
dell |iuying out cjf my house at Stoek in Gelling £30 yearly for life to Ellen
EdmoniLs my sister's daughter, etc. etc. To niece Elizabeth Htdjhion £40.
To ne}»lit'w William Baylye of Moiietou, parish of Chipnam, Wilts, £20. To
Wenetride Ferris my niiM'e •"> marks. To ?<ervaut Uichard Baucks £<3. To
brother Hobson-s ser\aiit8 20s. Residue Lo nrphew Oliver I'leydell, execu*
tor. Overseers : nephew Robert SueUing of Horsley and nephew William
Baylye of Chifjnam, To cozen Snelliug a uagge with 5 marks. Witnesses;
Rol*ert Howe, A\'ill Harmer, Koh. Gosett, etc. Leicester* 2.
[John Barley of Salesbury, Mas saclui setts, carae from Chippenham. Philip
Btokes was evidently one of the St. Johns of Ledeard Tryoze.— L. W.]
[Mr. Williftui Bayly of Maakton Maaor, Chlppecliam, Wilts. » had baptized
a daughter, Margaret, 27 April, 1587, and others at later dates,
Walter K. WatkinSi]
WrLLiAM Alcott, Stockingfordy Nuneaton, A\^iirwick, yeoman. Will
28 July, 103o ; proved irK35{?). Ann now wifc of Robert Jaraut to enjoy
moiety of messuages etc. wdiure Robert Jarant dwi'lleth purchased of John
Davye son and heir of Thomas Davy laU^ of Stoekujgf<u*d dec. and nil
stocks etc. I hereby bequelh to sons Roger Aleott Also to Robert mt-s-
Buages etc. in AsUey, Warwick, late in CK»cnpation of IIum[>lirt!y Gee w^^*' I
Mijoy by gift of lsal)el Freeman my wife's sister late dec. and according
to her device to son Rnger. Also to Roger £20. table, etc. etc. To my
brother Rol>ert Alcott The m^xt fall of all that my wood ealled Standing Dale
in Over AVhiteaere Warwick pnrchase^l of William Millar of Nether Wluta
Acre yeoman when \) or 1 0 years of age in grow the from the last fall. Also
for life Room in my Bame for corne orgraine ete^ etc. To Christian Byard
new^ featherbed etc. to be given to her mother till she is 21. To dauglUer'»
Bon Arthnr Miller St^uiding Dale WoiHletc. when he is 21 paying to Chris-
tian Byard Ins sister by the mother £10 at 21. If Arthur Miller die wood
lo son Roger Alcott. To daughter Isabell residue of liousehold goods as
given hy her aunt Isabell Freemnn etc. To William Byarii, Thomas Byard
and Christian Byard my daughter's childrtuj £20 each at 21. To my sister
Constance 40s» etc. To Thomas ]\Iihvard 10s, To servants 68, 8d. To
poore of Stockingford 5s. Residue to wife [Chrislian] and sonn John
Alcott, executors. Witnesses: Thomas Mill ward, Robert Alcott, IM>ert
Guy, Elizabeth Dickens, James (Too^lwyn.
Consistory of Liehtield and Coventry, file for 1635.
JoANE Odieme, St. Botolph*8, Aldersgate, London, widow. Will, 25 Feb*
3 Chas. I. ; prove*l 8 January, 1628/9. To be buried in St Botolph'a
1900.] Abatraots of EnglUh WilU. 219
church. To poore of St. Botolph's 20s. Ditto of Cowley, Middlesex, 208.
To Thomas and Robert Yale sonnes of Michael Yale of Cowley aforesaid
clarke Ss. each. To Godchildren Roger Robbinson, Mary Russell, and
Jane Bishop 5s. each. To Ann Ammer os. To sonne Roger Richardson
all personal estate etc. except to cozen Alee Bruster my greene perpetuano
suite, to cozen Mary Hill my black perpetuano suite, to cozen Mary Jarman
my best black Fryzado suite, to cozen Elizabeth Kingsfeild trundle be<ld
etc, to a>zen Joan Jarman old fryzeado suit, to Alee Drue three needle
wrought coushions, to Mary Johnson 1 table cloath and one dozen napkins
etc., to M" Alee Rayner of Cowley one ruff and cuffs, to Alee Yeate one
best smock etc., and to Elizabeth Yate coife etc. to Ann one fryzado
petticote. Son Roger Richardson, executor. Witnesses: Malice Yeate,
Amy Nicholls, Ann Bed well. Ridley, 2.
[I would suggest this should be Odlerne instead of Odieme. Stephen Odieme
of the city of London, fishmonger, bachelor, and Joane Richardson of Giles,
Cripplegate, widow of Uichardson, late of same, weaver, were licensed
by the Bishop of London, to be married at Fulham, Middlesex, 5 June, 1612.
Walter K. Watkins.]
John Ruggles the elder Nasing, Essex, diocese of London, husband-
man. Will 17 January, 1643/4 ; proved 5 December, 1644. To daughter
Susan Growers wife of John Gowers of Thaxted 5s. To son-in-law John
Gowers of Thaxttid £5. To grand daughter Anne Gowers daughter of
John Gowers of Thaxte<l £5. To granddaughter Anne daughter of John
Gowers to other fi\Q children of said John Gowers at 21. To grand children
IMary Gowers, .John Gowers, Susan Gowers, Elizabeth Gowers and Jane
Gowers 12d each at 21. In consideration I doe live with son John Ruggles
and have board with him all rest to said son John Ruggles, executor. Wit-
nesses Jiuut's Falo, John A<lam, W"' Jos.
Commissary of London (Town) Register 29 (1642-1644), folio 380.
[Mr. William Winters, F.U.II.S., printed a short account of the Ruggles
family of Nazing in his ♦' Memorials of the rilnrrim Fathers." He also gave
extracts from the parish registers, giving many items of baptisms, marriap:es
and burials in this family. Walter K. Watkixs.]
Richard Withington, olerk, Boulder, Kent Will 5 Oct., 1G2G;
proved o Nov., 1G2G. Lands in Sway and Lymington to brother Richard
Withington, Jr., Cowshott Castle, executor. To cozen Margery Turner £5.
Witnesses Richard Knoles, William Lake. Plele, 122.
Nicholas Withington, London, merchant, intending to travel to West
Indii's. W-ill 14 March, 1619/20 ; proved 9 March, lG2;)/4. All to loving
cozen Henry Ht*lmes and Margaret his wife, executors. Witnesses Jo:
Harrison, James Dolmen, Ben: Bolton, Richard Langford. Bynle, 25.
[The above parson was donbtless the Dorset youth of 21 who matriculated at
Lincoln College, Oxford, in 1581. His brother of tiie same name was a soldier
at Calshot Castle (at the point of Southampton Water, opposite Cowes), whose
will I irave in the Kkoister, Vol. 61. Mari^ery Turner should ])e the wife of
Richard Paul of Massachusetts, last wife also of our Henry Withinjfton.
Nicholas the merchant is a well known character, being one of the pioneers of
the East India Company, and his ungrateful treatment by his employers is the
subject of a memoir more than once reprinted. It now seems that, having cx-
ploreil the east, Nicholas died following the sway of empire westward. The
brevity of his will is annoying. He may possibly have been the youngest son
of Dr. Oliver Withington.—L. W.]
[To be continued.]
220
Proceedings of the 2T. E. Hist. Gen. Society. [April,
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW-ENGLAND HISTORIC
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
By Gbo. a. Gokbon, Becording Secretary of the Society*
Boston^ 3Iassachm€lU, Wednesday, Januari/ lOj 1900. — The Society held
its annual meeting at Miirsliall P. Wilder ball, Society*8 house, 18 Somerset
street, at Imlf past two o'clock, tliis afterDoon, Rev. Edward Gritiin Porter,
A.M., President, in the chair.
The report of the uomiimliiig committee was presented, read and accepted,
when the meetiug proceeded to the election of officers for the year ensuing,
agreeable to Article i. Chapter iv. of the By-laws.
The annual report of the Council, with iiccompauying repjorts of the Stand-
ing Committees, was presented and read by George Sumner Mann, Esq-,
which was accepted-
The annual re|X)rt of the Treasnrer, in print, was read hy title and accepted,
The annual reports of the Correspon^iiug Secretary, the Librarian and the
Historiographer were severaHy prevsented, rejid and accepted.
The meeting waa addressed by Hon. James Pbinney Baxter, A.M., the
Vice-President for Maine, and by Col. Ezra ScoUay Steams, the Vice-
President for New Hampshire,
Tile President vacated the chair, calling npon Rev, Henry Allen Hazeu,
D,D,j to preside as Chairman, in committee of the whole, when the tellera
reported the result of the ballot, which ivas accepted, and the election of the
following named officers, for the year li)O0, was proclaimed, viz,:
FrestdeiiL—WLw^Td Griffiu Porter, A.M., of Boston, Mass.
Vice-Fresidetits,^-^Qhi\ El bridge Hudson, A.M., LL.B., of Boston, Mass, ;
James Phiuney Baxter, A.M., of Portland, Me. ; Ezra Scolhiv Stearns,
A.M., of Concord, N. H. ; James Barrett, LL.D., of Rntland, Vt. ; Oluey
Ainold, of Pawtucket, R. I,; Edward Elhridge Salisbury, LL.D., of New
Haven, Conn.
Remrding Secretary, — George Augustus Gordon, A.JVL, of Somerville,
Mass,
Correspoiidiny Secretary. — Henry Winchester Cunningham, A.B^ of Bos-
ton, Mass.
Treoiur&r, — ^Benjamin Bars tow Torrey, of Hanover, Mass.
Lihrariun. — .John Ward Dean, A.M., of Medford, Mass.
Vommihr$.^YGr the term 1900, lOOl, 1902. Charles Knowlea Bolton,
A.B., of Brookhne, Mitss. ; Charles Sidney Ensign, LL.B., of Newton,
Mass. ; Andrew Fiske Ph.D., of Boston, Mass.
The President then read the lumual address, which was finely conceived,
deUvered with spirited eloquence, and listened to with close attention and
interest.
The subject of printing the Proceedings of this annual meeting with the
usual accorapsinying reports was referred to a committee^ consisting of Charles
Cowley, LL.D., of Lowell, Mass., Rev. William Copley Win slow, D.D,, of
Boston, Ma^,, William Taggard Piper, Ph,D-, of Cambridge, Mass., Rev.
Myroo Samael Dudley, A.M., of Boston, Mass., and Caleb Benjamin Tilling-
hast, A.M.J of Boston, witb instructions to report at the stated meeting in
February, To the same committee wiis also referred the subject of the bio-
graphical sketches of deceased members, in the Towne Memorial Biographies^
the R£Gi3T£H and the Annual Frooeediiigs.
1900.] Proceedingt of the JV. E. Hist. Gen. Society.
tn
I
A report oa the history o£ the bailotrbox hitherto uaed by the Society,
prefteDted and read by Charlea SidJiey Ensign, LL.B., was accepted, and
ordered on lile.
The meeting ouaiiiinously passed the foilomng resiolutions, viz. ;
" That the thanks of the Society be presented to Albert Harrison Iloyt,
A.Hm the retiring Corresponding Secretary, for his prolonged and faithful
•ervice to the Society in vsirious olfices for the past thirty years-
Also, to Messrs. Caleb Benjamin Tillinghast, A.M., George Sumner
Maiio, Es<p, and llenry WincheBter Cuonmgham, A.B,, who now coniplete
m term of service as memhers of the Coimcil. We congratulate them on the
prosperous condition which tiie Society has attained in the years of their
administration.
WTiereas, Benjamin Barstow Torrey, Es^]|., a life raember since 1864,
has just entered upon his thirtieth year of active service as our Treasurer,
which office he has filled without remuneration and with perfect satisfaction
to the oHlcers and raemberst therefore bo it resolved
That the New-England Historic Geutialogical Socit*ty tenders to Mr.
Torrey its deep appretnation of his invaluable ser\^ctj, of hia unfailing cour-
tesy, his faithful devotiun to duty, liis great ability in finandal trufits, both
to securely keep and increase the fund».
That the Society heartily thanks Mr, Torrey for his long and acceptable
services, thos speeiBed, and orders that due I'ocord of these resolutions be
made/*
The meeting then dissolved.
Februcny /4, 1900. — The Society held a stated meeting, by postponement
ordered by the Council, at the usual time and place. Mr. William Taggard
Piper, Ph.D., was called to preside as Chairman. The ordinary routine re-
ports were made and aocepted*
Twenty-two new mem}]^rs were elect^iii by unanimous ballot
The Special Committee on printing the biographies, «&c., re]K>rted and
adopted, to wit;
PirU* That there be no further delay in the publication of additional
folumes of the Towne Memorial biographies, in conse<|iience of the non-
receipt of sketches of memljers who have been deceased more than ten years.
Second. That the memoirs of honorary and corresponding members
should be brief, not exceeding^ as a general rule, one or two pages.
Third, That the memoirs of resident members of whom extensive bio-
graphies have already l>eeti published, should also be brief, giving references
to the be^t biographies, already printed.
Faurih* — That the memoirs of resident members in the Towne Memorial
biographies shonld not exceed, as a rule^ five pa^es in length.
Fifth. That the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Society, with
brief memoirs of such members as have 4lied during the year, be printed as
a supplement to the New-England Historical and Genealogical Registee, and
that a copy of said supplement be sent to every member of the Society, free
of charge ; providwl that the first of said aupplements shall contain sketches
of the members who have died during the lai*t two years.
After remarks by Rev. Dr. Henry Alien Hazen, Rev. Dr. Wm. Coplej
Wuislow, Dr. Charles Cowley, Rev. Anson Titrm, Rosea Starr Ballon,
Bobert Nixon Tappan, George Knhn Clarke. William Blake Trask and
John Joseph May, esquires, and a letter rea<i from James Phinney Baxter,
A.M.f Vice-President for Maine, the following minute of respect was adopt-
ed, unanimously, by a rising vote :
382
Notes and Queries*
[April,
** In the death of Reverend Edward Griffin Porter, A.M<, the New-Eug-
land Historic Genealoj^ical Sot^iety reeognizes that a great losa hae fallen on
it suddenly — a loss? that can hardly he made good.
For thirty years an active member of the Society, be was chosen, hut
little over a year ago, to the office of Presideut, to which he brought the
wise judi^eut, the clear discrimination, and the firm yet kindly manner
which always marked him.
Distinguished in many lines — ^pastor, teacher, adnuni=3trator, historian, he
was ever the cheerfnl worker, the graceful writer, tbe careful student, the
earnest searcher after truth : but, what raost impressed those who came in
closer contact with him was his even, sunny di8position, and bis hearty good
will
Wldle we deeply laraent our losa, hi« memory we shall cherish always."
Tbe committee on Ancient Grave Yards wero granted authority to fill
vacancies and to add to their number.
NOTES AND QUERIES.
QUERLES.
Qknib A LOGICAL QiTKBiES.^I woald be pleased to learn the places and dates of
birth, niarriage aatl death of the following named persons and their lineage to
tbe immigrant :
Joaoua Blott, m. Daniel Lovett of Bralntree and Mendon, Mass,
Isabel Bniwu, m* Anthony Hoskias of Conn., Oct, IG, 1G56.
Doreaa Brouson, m» Stephen Hopkins of Conn*
Eleanor Burbank of Fet'diug Hills, Ma:is., m. Oliver Stoaghton of E. Wind«tor.
Jonathan Carter of H^irlbury, Ma;jis:, m, Susanna.
Elizabeth - — — , m, John Cheney,
Sarah Chodes, m. William Backus of Norwichi Conn.
ElijEiiheth Clark, ra. Wni. Pratt, June 1638.
Ruth Cogan, m, Samnel Tfiylor, June 24, IG75,
Elizabeth Cole, m. Thirmast'Pierct^ and died 1688.
Polly Cowdery, m, WUIiam Hntchinfi*t Jr,
Martha Cozzeng, m. Peter Buel of Conn.* Man 31, 1G70.
Samuel Crosby, m. Louisa PUillpps. and bb father, Samuel Croshy, m, Matj
Haskell.
Kachel Darlingt ra. Daniel Shcpard.
Elizabeth Demins of Sims bury. Conn,, m, Thomas Gleftfion 1717.
Patience FosU^r, m. Thomas Brown 1G67.
Lient. Jonathan Gillette of West Hartford, Conn,, b. Feb. 4, 1788; m, :
hetli Steele and d. Dec, 9, 1779.
Isaac G leas on of Euflelcl, Conn., m. Hester Eggleston, June 26* 1684.
Mary Haskell, m. Samuel Crosby,
Daniel Hoskins, b. ini>G; m. Elizabeth Phelps 1725.
Hannah Howard (or Hay ward), b. Feb. 2» 1752 ; m. Robert Blair j d. at Bli
ford, Mass,. Aug. 20, 1820.
Capt. William Hutchlns of Bennington, Vt., m. Loia Bingham^
Dorcas Jones^ b. May 29, 1G59 ; m. Samuel Stone.
Susanna Jordan, ra. Nfltlianiel Merrill of Newbury. Mass.
Mary Macclewain, m. George Smith of Rutland^ Mass.
Sarah Martin of Ipswicli. Mass.* m. Freegrace Xorton 1713.
Nathaniel Merrill of Newbury, Mas8.
Abigail , ui. Deacon John Moore, Jan. 16, 1639.
llaunah Newton, m. Joshua Phelps, Sept. 20, 1660,
Deacon Joshua Philipps of Solon, N. Y., and Anna Bicharda his wife.
Ruth Royce, m. John Lathrop, Dec. 15, 1GG9.
CatUerlnc Shaw of Palmer, Mass.^ m. Kohert Hunter, Feb. 19, 175G.
1900.] NoUa and Queries. 223
Rath Sherwood, m. Joshaa Holcomb 1663.
Huinah Smith, m. Joseph Tram ball.
Ckorge Smith, b. Jaa. 19, 1761, at Ratland, Mass.; m. Polly Bent 1778.
Elizabeth Strickland, m. William Stoaghton of B. Windsor, Conn., 1710.
Abigail Thompson of Braintreo, Mass., m. Daniel Lorett.
Rath Wilkinson, m. Samuel Shepard.
Hester Williams, m. James Eggleston.
Hannah , m. John Wilson of Wobnm, Mass.
I shonld be pleased to correspond with parties interested in the above named
families, and particalarly those interested in the Gleason, Shepard, Stoaghton,
Hntchins and Crosby families. C. S. Gleason.
Ilaller Building, Seattle, Washington.
Hammond. — I wish to correct some errors in Bond's genealogical account of
the Hammonds in Waltham.
John Hammond of Waltham (whether Bond's No. 26, or No, 36, 1 am uncer-
tain) marrie<l, in Lancaster, Nov. 3, 1768, Lucy Powers, bom Mar. 19, 1748,
dau. of Jonathan and Hannah (More) Powers.
Hannah More, dau. of Jonathan More, bapt. May 21, 1710 ; m. Jonathan Powers
Dec. 17, 1730. Jonathan, son of John and Ann Moore, b. May 19, 1669.
John and Lucy Hammond had three sons and perhaps some daughters. Their
sons were: 1. Jonas, bapt. Nov. 1, 1770. 2. Jacob, b. Mar. 11. 1775. 8. Jon-
athan, b. Nov. 17, 1780.
Bond places the baptism of Jonas after the birth record of John No. 26, with
a question mark before it.
He places Jacob as the first child of Ephraim and Ruth, notwithstanding the
fact tliat he was bom nine days prior to their marriage.
Jonathan he does not mention.
Of these children, Jonas and Jacob removed to Ohio, where they reared families.
Jonathan married, in Guilford, Vt., Nov. 18, 1801, Prudence Slater (or Slaf-
ter), and removed in 1804 to Bainbridge, Chenango Co., N. Y. They had ten
children, four sons and six daughters.
I wish to learn more about the family of John and Lucy Hammond, and also
get any information relating to the descendants of their sons Jonas and Jacob.
Oiuhfa, y. r. F. S. Hammond.
HoKsiNGTON. — In vol. xxxiH., p. 243 of the Register an inquiry was inserted
for information of the ancestors of John Horsington, 1713, of Farmington,
Conn. I received but two replies : these had little new; and I have never been
able to (letennine the inquiry there made. I have since learned of a John Ilor-
sington, a soUlier KJTO in Capt. Samuel Wadsworth*s Co. of Mass. Militia (Reg.,
vol. xl. p. :>'.♦»;) ; also of a John of Wethersflekl, Conn., 1082, a signer of a pe-
tition with others for leave to make a settlement in the Wabaquaset Country,
or possibly intended for Mattabeset Country; if these be the same persons, or
what place. I know not.
Since 1m75 I have been collecting material as to the descendants of John Hor-
sinjrton, 1713, of Farmington, and have written up what I have and wish to place
a type-written copy in the Gen. Library for the benefit of any interested, if I
can be allowed to do so, if your society will receive the same, under such regu-
lations as you receive other such papei's ; so that any interested may have access
to the matter therein contained.
A. J. Ilolsington of Great Bend, Kansas, Is collecting material for a Hoising-
ton family history ; I have furnished him all I have, and I hope for his work en-
lire sncct»ss. Almon Kidder.
Monmnuthy Illinois.
Bakns-Barxes.— Deacon Benjamin Barns of Bran ford, Conn., died July 23,
1740, ajred i\\) (bom therefore 1671). From the record of the settlement of his
estate ((jwilford Probate Rec, vol. 4, p. 06) and the original receipts of his lega-
tees, we learn that his wife (not named) survived him. She was probably a
second wife, as records show she received nothing from his estate, having had
her dower at time of marriage. The probate records give his children as follows
(dates of baptism from Branford Church Rec.) : 1. Daniel. 2. Eleanor, bapt.
224
Notes and Queries,
[April,
Dec. 1700, m. Jokn BaldwiD of Brnnford, 3. Abigail, bapt. Aug. 1701, m. Joseph
Dai-win of LltcbtleW, Coon. 4. Nathaniel, bapt. UcL 1707, admrnistrator of his
father's estate, 6. Timothy, bapt. July 1710. 6. Ebenezer, bapt. Feb- 7. 1714.
7. Thankful, oiiDiarried In 1740. Waotetl, the parentage and ancestry of Benja-
min Barns, the namesj of his two wives, and dates of marriage.
Shield t Pennsylvania^ Byuon Barxks Hobtok.
Patch and Woodbury.— The vlcar of South Pethertoo In England has most
kindly sent me copies of the following entries In hta Parish Register, which will
be of Interest to the Woodbury family :
27 January, 1576-7- Nicholas Patch married Chrlstlaua Den man.
7 December, 1578. Christiana, wife of Nicholas Patch, was burled.
Some leaves are missing from tlie Parish Register, and we do not flod the sec-
ond marriage of Nicholas, but second raarrlape there was, for we find this entry :
16 April, 1593. Elizabeth Patch, dan. of Nicholas Patch, was baptized.
29 January, 1616-17, William Woodbury and Elizabeth Patch were married.
The original entries were in Latin, bat I have rendered them into English.
GmMva, Switzerland* Jusitn P. fLBL.LoaQ.
Bakton.^Rcv. William E. Barton, Oak Park, Ilh, Is preparing a brief account
of the family of his great grand father^ Lieut. Wiillam Bart<:»n (h« Oct. 25, 1754 j
d. at Morrl8 Co., N. J., Dec, 27, 1829), lie will be grateful for any information
about him or his wlfe» Margaret Henderson of Morris Co., K. J., and of her
descent. Also of Rev* Jacob Bostedo, of Morris Co., b, about 1748, d. Feb,
10, 1832; and his wife Jane Snyder, d. Sept. 4, 1840; or of Lewis Head, who
married their daughter Rachel Bostedo, who died at the birth of her first child,
Rachel Bostedo Read, May 9, 1799, who later became (Nov, 8, 1810) the wife of
Eleiizar Barton, son of Lieut. William. Lew^is Read, after the death of his
yonng wife, went to *' the Lake Region** lu Central New York, 1799 or 1 800,
and disappeared from the knowledge of his wife's relatives. Dr. Barton will
send the pamphlet freely to those who assist in Its preparation, and he wlU be
grateful for any information concerniug the Barton family.
Jackson,— I would like the ancestry of James Jackaou, b. -^, married, 1730,
Mary Scripture lu Coventry, Coun,
Where did Caleb Jackson, who was In Ashford very early, go from there?
Also anything concenUng Vincent Stit8on*a descendants through his son Vin-
cents-they of Marhiehead, Mass., 1697. iiRS, N» Q. Poko»
MUfordt Conn,
Mo WKR.— Proof wanted that Samuel Mower, born Sept. 26, 1689, died in
Worcester, Mass., May 8, 1760, is or is no& the Samuel Mower horn in Lynn,
Mass., Sept. 26, 1689, the same date as above, the son of Samuel and Joanna,
and grandson of Richard, who came over in the ship *' Blessing" In 1635.
Address : S am ckl Mowkr*
South Nonoalkt Conn^
HAtE.^ — Can any one give me the names of father and mother of Joseph Obed
Frazler Hale, who was born In Vermont about the year 1800 or 1804? Would
also like to know name of tow*n In which he was bora. What branch of Hales
did he come from?
If J, 0. F, Hale has any living relatives, would Uk© to communicate with them.
Cedar Eey, Lettjf Co., Fla> Frances E. Halb.
As Eakly Samplbr.— 1 have In my possession a sampler wrought by ** Tabitha
Skinner, born June 13, 1742." To some descendant of the maker this might be
a prized relic. It occ(irred to me that you would Uke to mention this in your
magazine. M, C. P. Baxtkb.
61 Beering SLt FoHIandf Me.
1900.] NoUm and Queries. 225
MUCKLLASOBOUS QC
I desire help In finding the ancestrj of Maiy Bird of Fannington. who m.
Ahrmham Goodwin of Hmrtf ord. She d. 1788. Her dan. llary was bom April S,
1719 and m. Theodore CalUn of Hartford.
Also ancestry of Phoebe Somers, b. Jan. 14, 1749; d. Jan. 9, 1817; m. 177S to
Josiah Hinman of Tramboll. Conn. Bemored to Catharine, N. T., 1800.
Also ancestrj of Hannah Jennings, b. July 25, 1678; d. July 25, 1777; m.
Sdward Hinman, Jr., of Stratford. Conn.
Also ancestry of Benjamin Benson« wlio came from Vt. about 1730 to Litch-
field Co., Conn., known to hare owned at his death fiOO acres of land in Hoosa-
tonic Valley.
Also Lemn^ Beeman, b. Jan. 18, 1757, in Litchfield, Conn. (Father's name
Ebenezer.) He enlisted In Berolutionary War when 18, served throogh it, and
is known to hare drawn a pension through life.
Any information on these points will be gratefully recelred.
ie04 BoUon Sl, Bottisiore, Md. Mart Hinxan Absl.
Gagk A2n> Aixix :—
Gruffe. Ann Gage of Harwich m. Feb. 6, 1777, Seth Allin (John, William), b.
Feb. 8, d. Jan. 14, 1838. He serred a shiurt time in the BevoluUonary War from
Harwich, Mass. Can any one assbt me with her ancestry? She descends of
course from Thomas Gage, but I would like to know the line.
Allin. Seth Allin's father, John, b. 1729, d. April 29, 1811 ; m. July 25, 1750,
Hannah Paine, b. 1732, d. April 25, 1808. His father, William, m. Susannah
. Who was William's father? I hare been told that he was a minister in
Salem about the time of the witchcraft delusion. Would also like to know the
parentage of Susannah . Mrs. Frkdsbick L. BisBBiCK.
4318 Chreenwood Ave., Chicago.
MiSCELLAXKOUS QUKBDES : —
Who were the parents of Bhoda Alger, who married John Punderson, of New
Haren, later of Dutchess Co., New York, as his second wife? She died in
Chenango Co., New York, June 1, 1830, aged 63 years.
Who were the parents of Sarah Coleman, who married John Cook of Orange
Co., New York, 1780(?)? Married 2d, Sept. 13, 1792, Adonljah Stanborough,
then of Philadelphia, later of BroadkiU, Del.
Who were the parents of Mary ? She married Richard Stratton. He
was bom June 21. 1712. Their first child was born in Warren, Mass., Nov. 25,
1739. Mary ( ) Stratton died in Willlamstown, Mass., 1791.
^Yho were the parents of Mary ? She married Daniel Stratton of Wil-
llamstown. He was bom July 9, 1743. A child recorded in Aug. 1769. Think
this was not the eldest son.
Wes(/Uldt Chautaugua Co., Xew York. Miss Lydia M. Patchkx.
Replies.
Hamlin, Ccshino, etc.— 1. In the January number of the Register, page 45,
the settlers' account in Chester, Nova Scotia, from 1769 to 1769, gives '* Elcazer
Kemlin, wife and three children. Pembroke." I doubt if there ever was such
a man there; but there was there Eleazer Hamlin, w^ife and three children,
1753 to 1756. It must be this man who went to Nova Scotia. He was great-
grandfather of Vice-President Hamlin.
2. I find in the same number, page 46, the name of Gregory Brass, as being
one of a crew of the sloop, 1759. Gregory Bass of Brain tree, son of Daniel,
born Jan. 3, 1735, shipped on the ship King George, Capt. Benjamin Hallo-
well, for the protection of the coast, Jan. 10, 1758.
3. ** Lemuel Cushing" (see page 108). In Judge Cushing*8 genealogy of
the Cashing family, it is said : '* Lemuel Gushing, son of Joseph (4) was bom
1746. Grad. H. C. 1767. Lived in Hanover, where he was one of the Com-
mittee of Safety, 1775. Surgeon in the 13th Regiment of the Revolutionary.
Died 1779."
The gravestone at Tappan, New York, says : '* Died Oct. 28, 1776, aged 82.'*
This must be the same man, but the dates are mixed.
226
Notes €tnd Queries*
[April,
4. Of Thomas Qocries oil pa«rc 107. the inquirer can find much informatioa
about the family in Dea. Joahua Eddj's History of the First Church in Midclie-
borough.
Bangw, Maine^ J. W. Portkb,
nJ8TORIC-lL InTKIXIGENGK.
KonERT Williams or KuxRimY,*-The order of birth of the four eldest chil-
dren of this man has hlthert«> biseii uuknowD. The srravestonc of 8amael Wil-
liams places his birth conjectnrally lu lf!32, John Williams, another aon^ died
at Roxbury, (> October, 11558. This son was baptized at SL George Coleg'ate
parish, Norwich, 2G Augnnt. KJitrr. niiikin^ him over 2S yeare* old at date of
death. This date of baptism seems to settle the stfitiis of the two daughters
Elizabeth and Deborah, as Robert sailed iu lf!37. and Isaac, his son, was Viorn
in 1638. The d an i^hters were, therefore, pro bsibly older than Samuel — or one
of them was so — and both must have been married at an early ajje. This entry
iu St. George Colegate record is the only one referrin;^ to this family- The
maternal ancestry of Robert Wiliiaius U that of an East Anglican stockl Tbas
far nothinj? has been found to show any basis for the tradition of a Welsh an-
cestry which prevails throughout the family. Edwaud H. WiLLiANrs, Jr,
The llARLELikN SoCJKTY.— The Annual Meeting of the Society was held at the
Council Itoom, 140 Wai-dour Street. London, W», ou Fcbniary 22d, George E.
Cokayne, Es<i., F.S. A*, Clarenceux King of ArmSi in the Chair. The Report and
Balance Sheet were approved, and the usual bu.sincs*} transacted. The sup-
port given to the Society, as evidenced by the number of members, Is en-
couraging to those interested In genoalngical research.
** The Visitations of Stirrey in 1530, 1572, and 1G33/' edited by W. Bruce Ban-
nernian, Esq., forms tlie forty-third volume of the Society's publications, and
has been Issued to the Members for 189D. It will be followed by tlie lirst vol-
ume of *' Musgrave'fl Obituary " as an extra volume for the year 18'J0, and, if
the funds of the Society will permit, it is intended to issue three volumes for
the year 19W.
During the year 189B the flrst volume of " The Register of St. Martin iu the
Fields" and *^The Registers of St. Faul's Cathedral," edited by J. W. Clay,
:Esq.| F.8.A,, were issued to the Subscribers.
GKN1EAL.OOTEB HT Prkparation. — Persous of the several names are advised to
furnish the compilers of these genealogies with records of their own families
and other information which they think may be useful. Wo would suggest that
all facts of interest illustrating family history or charncter be communicated ^
especially service under the U. S. Government, the holding of other ofllceSi
giuduation from college or professional schools, occupatiun, with places and
dates of birth, marriage, residence and death. When there arc more than one
christian name they sbonld all be given in full If possible. No Initials should
be used when the full names are known.
Lasaellj Litsi'H, LnzeU, — The undersigned would like to communicate with all
descendants of John Lassell, Illngbam, lfi47. or with any other persons of the
name for a genealogy now being compiled. Theo. 6\ Lazell, 31 Stat« 8t*, Boston.
Pm>?(?.— Mr. Murray E, Foole of Ithaca, N. T., is at work on a new edition of
IlIb genealogy of the family descended from Edward Foole of Weymouth. The
late Seth Reed of BaitimoVe made an extensive collection of data relating to
this family, which U now deposited in the library of this Society. The ances-
try in England of Edward Poolers wife baa been discovered by Mr. William
Frescott Greenlaw, of this Society, who luxs an article in preparation for early
publication. Mr. Greenlaw has compiled a genealogy of the family descended
from John Poole of Residing, and purposes publishing the same in parts. The
late Charles Henry Foole of Washington also compiled a genealogy of the Read-
lug Poole fftiuily /which will be ubccI iu connection with Mr. Greenlaw's work.
1900-] Book JTotices. 227
BOOK NOTICES.
[Thb Editor re^acsts persons sending books for notice to state^ for the information
of readers, the price of each book, with the amount to bo added for postage when sent
bj mail ]
2^ Book of Denet Deane, Adeane. A Genealogical History, By Mary Dbank.
London : Elliott Stock, 62 Paternoster Row. 1899. 4to. pp. 148. Many
figures. Price lOs. 6d.
The Book of Dene, Deane, Adeane will form a welcome addition to the library
of the American genealogist whose interest carries him back over the sea. It
is a book, too, which has long been expected, but which at one time was feared
would never be published. The distinguished English genealogist, the Rev. J.
' Bathurst Deane, whose memorial notice was published in the Rboister in 1888,
ifvas known to have been a most industrious collector of material relating to
the early history of the Dean family, some of which he had already used to
excellent purpose in his biography of Richard Deane, Admiral and Regicide.
Unfortunately, however, the work of Mr. Deane came to be interrupted by
the loss of his eyesight, and at tlie time of his death the bulk of his studies
remained unpublished. His daughter. Miss Mary Deane, had, happily, both the
will and the ability to edit and complete the work. Although she acknowledges
in her preface her indebtedness to Mr. William Dean, of the Holdenhurst branch
of the family, who has afl!brded her his long experience and valuable collections
for the present purpose, Miss Deane is certainly the one to be congratulated for
the good work she has completed. From the broader standpoint, the interest in
the Book of Dene centres in a scholarly attempt to trace the relationship of the
various branches of an ancient family, and the reader is impressed with the
masterly treatment of the evidence bearing upon such a theme which the study
of the heraldry of the XIII., XIV. and XV. centuries is sho^vn to contribute.
In the present work, which represents but a small part, doubtless, of the author's
materials, detailed pedigrees dating from later than the sixteenth century are
given only in the case of two or three branches of the family. But in the earlier
perio<l a wealth of detail carries the Deans back to Roberto de Dena, temp.
Edward the C^onfessor. The reviewer is, unfortunately, not in a position to
verifj' the early steps of succession; he sees in all parts of these studies,
however, the precise handiwork of Mr. Bathurst Deane, and he can at least
admit that all of the material given is of great interest to every member of the
clan. In the treatment of the work the branches of the family are considered
in separate chapters, as those of Deanelands, Sopley, Tetsworth and Towersey.
Among the results of the study of the early family there are indications, ac-
cording to tlie author, that the two branches represented heraldically by the
raven and the chevron, and by the lion and the crescents, may liave been primi-
tively connected, although the evidence is admitted to be somewhat precarious.
It is to be hoped tliat in a second edition of the work there will be ^iven a more
detailed notice of the progenitors of tlie Deans in America, especially since the
ancestry of at least one, and the largest brancli of the American family, the
Deans of Taunton, is accurately known, thanks again to the careful studies of
Mr. William Dean.
By Bashford Dean, Xew Turk City.
The Age of Johnson (174S-179S). By Thomas Seccombe. London : George
Bell & Sons. 1900. 12mo. pp. xxxvii.-|-3G6.
This is the fonrth in a series of " Handbooks of English Literature," edited
by Prof. John Wesley Hales, in which each distinctive period of the literature
of Great Britain is treated in a separate volume, while the entire set will consti-
tute a continuous record of British Letters.
The praise won by the authors of the previous issues of the series is due in
like measure to Mr. Seccombe for his review of an age which, if truly meriting
the epithet Johnsonian, would also deserve the adjective usually applied to it,
viz., dull. But the epoch, though personally-titled " of Johnson," was far from
being characterized by the ponderousness and commonplace of that narrow-
minded but kind-hearted man, as this scholarly manual thoroughly evinces, and
as is indisputable to anyone who recollects that it is the age of Robert Bums and
William Bl&ke.
238
Book Notices.
[April,
Mr. Scccombe*B test-book, like its predecessors, displays the competency of
the writer selected for the sob|ect, and cannot Ml to stlinnlftte Interest in the
famous names under consideration. The introdnction^ a concise and dte-
crlminathig Hurvey of the half -century allotted to the volume, is an InstTQCtire
essajt and the biographical and critical elements in the sketches that follow are
evenly balanced, the sources to which the author modestly attributes the ments
of the book showing the comprehensiveness with which the niaterialH have been
Btadied^ An tmobtrnsivc but lucid style and an Impartial spirit combine to afford
us objective portraits rather than the subjective impressions whicli often are
8ub?^tltntcd for likenesses.
A chronolo^cal table lu two columns, one of works published, the other of com-
parative chrooologyt is a condensation of European literary annals of the years
17i&-1799. A full index completes the work.
By Frederic Wllard Farke, of Boston, Ma^*
Borne WorlcR relating to Brookh'iK;^ Ma^sachuseUs, from its seUlement to the fmr
1900, With noif» and corrections. By Charlbs Knowles Bolton, Re-
printed from the robllcatlons of the Brookline Historical Fnbllcatlon Society.
Brookline : The Riverdale Press : C A. W, Spencer. 19CKL 8vo. pp. 91-117.
This bibliography of Brookline Is the fruit of the spare hours of Mr. Bolton
while librarian of the Brookline Public Library, It has not been his aim to In-
clude all the procurable notices of the citizens of the towUi nor to CAL^log^le
every reference to it, yet the work actually done will be pronounced by whoever
examines it such as every town in the Union would ai-dently wish might be per-
formed in its behalf. The notes are fre<juent and very usefuL Besides publica-
tions by the town and those relating to its churches, schools and libraries, such
locally Important family histories aa are in the town library are admitted to the
list. Although the entries are, of conrae, in alphabetical order, the librarian's
instinct ttuggested the addition of an Index, lest subjects not indicated la the
body of the work should escape notice. ' The pamphlet Is beautifully printed.
By Frederic IViUard Farke,
I67S-JS99. Jlistorit of (M Town of Sunderland, Mammchnitens, which orig-
inally embraced within its limits the present towns of Montague and Leverett.
By John if ontaguk S^hth. With Genealo^i^ies prepared by Hbnry W. Taft
and Abbib T. Montague. Greentleld, Ma-^s. : Press of E. A, Hall &, Co.
1899. 8vo. Illustrated, pp. G84. Trice 85.00.
- Sunderland, Franklin County, is most fortunate in having: public spirited citi-
zens to prepare and publish its history. Sunderland was incorporated In 1718,
the town of MontBr^e was set off in 1753 and the town of Leverett in 1774. To-
day it has a population of about seven hundred inhabitants and a valuation of
about ^00,000. It is mainly a farming town. Before us is a splendid history,
rich in local reminiscence, and from cover to cover packed with information re-
lating to the town and its past and present families. The town has reasons to
rejoice in the carefulness and pains of Henry W. Taft, Esq., whose many years
have been devoted to the history of the folks of Sunderland and supplemented
by the industry of Miss Abbie T, Montague who entered Into the labors which
Mr. Taft laid down. John Montague Smith, Esq., prepared the historical por-
tions, and it is done with a fullness and faithfulness tnily refreshing. All in all
it Is a genuine local history. Two hundred pages are devoted to genealogies^
alphabetically arrangtid. Its genealogical Index is a beauty. Tlje service of
Sunderland in the various French and Indian wars, the stniggle for indepen-
dence and the recent war between the States, is patriotic; but it is not in war
only, but In the affairs of peace, that Sunderland ranks foremost. Her roll of
college men and women, her citizens who have gone to found new toAvns and
States, bearing generous spirits with them, have retlected honor and fame to
the humble ^town. Her own citixeos also who till the flelds and dwell at the
homesteads are rcflecLing credit. Her schools, her public library, her manner
of caring for public aJfairs and promoting weal amongst themselves, Is most
commendable. This history will surely tlud its way to the libraries of our nation
and to the homes of those whose kinsmen have shared in making Sanderland ft
typical country town of New England.
Bif Bm. Amon Titus, SomervUUt Mass^
Book Notices,
fkmndtitions of Gtnealogy, ieith SuggrsUons on the Art of Preparing Records of
Aneestrjf. By Wiuxam Stoweix Miixs. LL.B. Monograph Publlshlug Com-
piuiy, N. Y, 1809. Sq. 12mo. pp. xli.+270-
Thc exalted view of the vocatioa of the genealogist presented in theae pages
migjlit be coDsldered a<? almoijt too iiieal were it not plain from tlie manner In
^hifh the practical details are bamllcd, that the author is intbnately acquainted
with bin tiiibject, as well in ita particnlar as Its geueral features, anil can as
cffectnally help In the drudgery of research as he can indicate the relation of
genealogy to history and even to the law of evolution. Thi» Is a book therefore
>;^'hich jghoukl be read by every genealogist. The only other similar publication,
W. P. W, Fhillimore*8 " How to Write a Family History," was dejsigrned princi-
pally for Investigators in England, whereas this one Is inspired by the recogni-
tion oX the need by the American people, as a part of their educatiOD^ of acoro-
X>rehension of genealogy In Itsgennlne slgnidcancc.
The f^cleiicc is discussed iu all its important bearings, ranged under the heads,
" Motives for Genealogical Inquiry, History and Genealogy, Survey of the
Field, Qua liU cations of the Genealogist, Number and Natnesof our Ancestors,
Genealogy of the Family, Sources of InforiuRtion and liecords iu the Mother
Country." It would be difflcolt to determinr; which of these fcnibjects is best
treated; the chapter on *' Sources of Information" is, perhaps, the one of
exceptionable value, as it is also the longest.
A spirit generously appreciative of the labors of others, aud a style similar to
riliat which is specllled as one of the merits of a superior genealogy, are notice^
'il>le qualities of the work. The indispensableness attached by the author to an
Index hi exemplltied in the good one with which he has famished hfs handbook.
B^ Frederic Willard Parke,
in MemoHam. Fredtric Walker Lincoln. [By Mary Knight Lincoln,] Bos-
ton. Privately printed. 1899. 8vo. pp. 217. For.
Seven times ele<?ted mayor of the City of Bostou, and all his life serving his
feUow-citizens iu positions of trust and respousibllity, Frederic Walker Lln-
^In was a man whose nobleness and eDIciency as a friend of hunianity could best
)»e known and most accurately portrayed by one possessing the Intimacy with
idm enjoyed by his daughter, the author of this Inspiring memorial of a lofty
ebaracter. The biographical sketch, relating the event^s of his career with clear-
iic»a« admirable simplicity and sutHciency of detail, constitutes the body of the
folnme; to this are added the accounts of the actiou of the city government
relative U} his^ death, and of the hurlal service, the address of Rev. Thomas Van
^es», and tributes from institutions and corporations?.
Let all who need the reinvlgoratiou derived from the influence of an ideally
onsellish personality, gratefully ficruse the record of one who loved his city
•* better than land or gold, son or wife, limb or life."
Bf FredtHc Willard Parke.
Uf^ of the Ninth Eegtm(^ni MoMachunetiB Voluni^*>r Tnflmifjft Stoond SH'
gadet Fir$t Dimsion, Fifth Army Corps^ Army of the PfA*)mae, Jlin^, 1801 —
June, 1S64. By Danikl GsoRaR Macnamara. Boston, Mass. : E. B. StU-
lings & Co., printers, 65 Sudbury Street. 18911. 8vo. pp. xii.-t-543.
Th<' ^ of this regiment was wholly Catholic Irish- American. All who
read ti of its achievements will be grateful to the author for his com-
p1)ant-< .. ,. u ; ,.c urgent appeal of his comrades to write a complete and adequate
Llstrfiry of n body of men which, like all the regiments of the Grand Army ol
th« liepublic, is fast paj^alng Into the realm where the historian does not pene-
Imlcw The result of the acquiescence with this desire is a volume pronounced
lyr Ibe regimeut's committee on history and the roster to be in agreement with
Uielr own experience, and sanctioned by their approval. Minute, statisticaK
•uecdolal, it is a narrative of marches, bivouacs and battles that does Justice to
Itie |Mitriutism and bravery of the Irish Ninth.
Sorpassing all the exploits of romance were the dally adventures of these
«littaegi-«o)dler» ; and by the blood of such aud that of their heroic foes was
■lifted Ml last the wrong that sprang from the passion for In ere and the love of
By F* FT. Parke, Sag., of Boston,
£80
Book Notices*
[April,
The First Jlegimnni MasM^uaetts ffenvy ArtUhiy, United States Volunteers, in
the Spam'tfh-Amerimn War of 1S9S. By Col, Jjimks A. Fryk. With Regi-
me Dial Roster und Muster Koll and flfteen 1 litis trttions. Boston ; The
Colon jal Compauj. U^tH>. pp. xvi.+25i^.
This military record includes no battles wiiatever^ imless those of Impatient
spirits with their own rebellious impulgies, as the period of garrison duty was,
to their tiisappointintmt, prolonged to the end of the war, when all opportunity
for action was irretrievably loht. Nevertheless it is a niirratlve of f^reat
interest, and the service performed by the Coast Defence was in every sense ia
keepiupf with the past achievements of thts men who partook in it. Thoay:li not
at the ** fronf in the usual acceptation of the wordt they yet were there in its
genuine military meaning, accordlnj^: to wliich the ** front" is the place wliere an
attacic is considered imminent. Ably has Col. Frye rendered due justice to
the patriotism of his regiment by detailing: the employments which no war
correspondents were interested in and no newspapers cared to report.
A chronology of the war closes the book. The illtistrations are In the best
style, and the tj'pography fine.
Bif Fred&ric iViUani Farke.
Mi»torfj of Q}U James Scamman"}* Thirtieth RtyimetU of Footf Eiffht Monthn* Ser*
vice Men of 1775 from York Cfmntif^ tmih a Full Account of (hfiir Mavciwnts
dttrinif the Baithf of Bitukt:r HiU^ and Cftmpletf Muster Holla of thf Companies,
By Nathan Goold. Ueprlnted from the Maine nisiorlcal Society's <4uarterljr.
rorthiud, Me: The Thurston Print, im9. 8vo. pp. mi.
The report of the court-martial for trying Col. 8camman on the charge of dis-
obedience to orders and lack of suit Tble spirit in battle— accnsatl^ms proved ud-
fonnded^ — ^fonns the most interesting portion of this history. Not less valuable*
however, are the sketches of tlie officers of the regiment, accumpauied as each
ia l>y genealogical information of j^reater or less extent. These sketches include
the names Moidton, Wood, Mursden, Foster, Nasson, Crocker, Baron, Diurby»
Fernald, Sullivan, Leighton, Sawyer, Hill, BragdoQ» Hubbard, Nowcll and Dot-
man.
B}f Frederic WHlard Farke,
Arthur M<isoa Knapp,
Uti. Tor.
1839-1 SOS, A MemortaL Boston, 18J)I>. 12mo.
pp.
The profound pleasure deris*ed from reading the memoir of a good man was,
It is evident, deeply felt liy those who contributed the materials of this sin*
cere and deserved tribute to the beloved Curator of the Bates Hall of the Bos-
ton Public Library. The sketch of ids life by his sister Is followed by selections
from his letters, the addresses of Uev. James UeNormandie and Rev. Wm. E.
Bartou, ttie tribute of his College Class (Harvard), extracts from ofliciai docu-
ments of tlu* Boston Public Library and from personal letters relating to Mr,
Kuapp's work as bbraiian and teacher, and, lastly, encomiums of the press*
The little volume, both in appearance and contents, Is a tittlog memorial of one
whom all ivho were brought in contact with him esteemed as a religiously con*
acientions, most tnteUlgent and delicately conrLeous servant of the public.
Btj Frederic WUkird Parke.
The Bridgr'iniUcr Book. lllitHrfit*'d. Boston; Geo. H. ElUs, printer, 272 Con*
gress Street. laLiS). 4io, pp. 4LiH-xii.
This beautiful volume is composed of articles on Bridgewater in England,
the settlement here, West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, North Bridgewater
and Brockton, the State Normal School, the Memorial Library, and otliers
uf similar interest. Each paper is accompanied by the choicest illustrations,
and the whole bookt contents, paper, binding and pictures, forms an admirable
town -memorial and scenic album of Bridgewater.
Bij F. W, Purke, Esq., of Boston,
The Old Urcords of the Town of FitihburKjh, MttssachmeJts, Vol. 11. of the
Printed Records of the Town. Compiled by Waltkh A. Davis, City Clerk.
Fitcbburg : Published by unthorlty of the City CounclL I8yy* pp. '425.
The first volume of these records was noticed in the Registkr for January*
1899. This issue contains the complete record of the town meetings, select-
1900.] Book Notices. 231
men*s and miscellaneoas records beginning on p. 324, Feb. 9, 1789, to p. 506, April
18, 1796, volume I. of the old records ; also the vital statistics contained In vol-
ume I. and a portion of volume II. of the old records. The superior typography
is noticeable in this as in the former volume. It cannot fail to be of assistance
to genealogical students, as well as to those who are seeking a knowledge of
the systems adopted by our forefathers in the transaction of town affairs.
By F. W. Parke, Esq., of Boston,
** Survey of the Antiquities of the City of Oxford'* composed in 1661-6, by Antfiony
Wood, Edited by Andrew Clark, M.A. Vol. III. Addenda and Indexes.
With Illustration. Oxford : Printed for the Oxford Historical Society at
the Clarendon Press. 1899. 8vo. pp. lx.+476.
This volume, prepared under disadvantages mentioned in the preface, com-
pletes Wood's treatise on the City of Oxford, and shows the immense and often
confused mass of materials which he handled. Chapters on temporal and spiri-
taal government, municipal privileges and boundary, famous natives of Oxford,
monumental inscriptions and excerpts from parish registers, make up the book.
The indexes of the entire work of three volumes occupy nearly half of the pages.
By Frederic Willard Parke.
Henry Knox, a Soldier of the Eevolution ; Major-General in the Continental Army,
Washington's Chief of Artillery, First Secretary of War under the Constitution,
Founder of the Society of Cincinnati; 1750-1806. By Noah Brooks. lUusr
trated. G. Putnam's Sons : New York & London ; The Knickerbocker Press.
1900. 8vo. pp. XV. +286.
This is the second in the series of *' American Men of Energy." The large-
bodied and large-hearted bookseller, soldier, statesman and master of "Mont-
pelier," grandiloquent, gay, lich in every noblest quality of manhood, is here
depicted by an admirer who thoroughly comprehends the glorious spirit whose
actions he relates. Since the publication of this volume there is no longer any
Justification of the author's complaint, in the first lines of his work, regarding
the inconspicuousness of Henry Knox among the heroes of the Revolution.
What may be called the emergence of the •' Knox Papers" into publicity in this
form — since they were the principal source of Mr. Brooks's materials — would be
welcomed, one can believe, by the general himself. Almost a personal affection
is excited by such a biography as this, together with the undoubtiiig conviction
that its subject was among the superior ranks of those beings who, in the
language of the preamble to his will, *' are perpetually migrating and ascending
in the scale of mind according to certain principles always founded on the great
basis of morality and virtue."
The exterior of the volume and the illustrations are alike in good taste.
By Frederic Willard Parke.
Samson Occom, and the Christian India7is of yew England. By W. DeLoss Love,
Ph.D. Boston: The Pilgrim Press. Chicago. 8vo. pp. xl.-f379. III.
To all who desire justice rendered to the red man, both the Indian of the past
and the present, and therefore crave unprejudiced information of his history and
character, this book will be of great assistance in attaining their object, and will
also fill them— as do all the annals of our unhappy Indian brethren— with com-
miseration and remorse. An absorbing story is here told : The sincere conver-
sion of the heart of an Indian to Christ-like goodness, not to dogma merely ; his re-
markable sense of the implications of the doctrines of his Master, above that of
his co-laborers, as shown in his condemnation of slaveholdiug by the ministers of
the Gooil Tidings ; his unfortunate, but unimportant and very excusable fall into
intemperance, the example of the clergy being an encouragement rather than a
restraint; his visit to England, his many trials after his return, and the fate of
his poor people on whom he had spent his labors,— these are all treated by Mr.
Love in a manner indicating appreciative sympathy with the personage of his
biography.
Examples of the text and music of Mr. Cecum's Hymn-Book are of exceeding
interest.
Worthy of great praise, in motive and execution, is this portrayal, in the colors
of truth, of a man who, although of savage ancestry, gave plainest evidence of
possessing by inheritance that nature receptive of the good seed which the
Sower himself has called " a good and honest heart."
VOL. LIV. 16
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An Appendix of thirty-two pages cons lst9 of a *' F&milj History of tbe Brother-
tow o Indian*!/' a unltfue collection of genealogies. A complete index i** ftir-
The International Monthhj, a Magazine of Contemporary Thmtght. Fablislied
at Burlington, Verniont, by the Mftcmillan Company of New York. Macmillan
& Co. Llinitcd, Londcn, Bogland. 8fo. pp. lOO each nnmber* Price, ^ ft
ytar. Single numbers, 2"* cts.
The object of this magazine, of which Frederick A. Richardson is the editor
aod Eben Futnani the biisinei^s nmnager, is to present iu a literary form, free
from technical express>ioii3. the work and progress made in the several depart-
ments of know led ji^e. ThLs proDJises to be a n^efcl publication. Mr. rotnam
ta well known to our rcaderii at) the editor and publiaber of " Putnam's H1j!»tori-
cal Magazine/'
Epitaphs from i^raveyarda in WelleBley (formerly West Needham)y North NatirJt^
and St* M(try\f Churchyard in Newton Lower Fafh, MassacMiseUa, with Genea-
logical and BiographiraJ Notes. By Geokoe Kuhn Clark e» LL.B. Privately
printed, Boston. 1900. Press of T. U. Marvin & Son. Printers. 1 vol. 8vo.
pp. 236. Price $3.
It waa a happy conception in Mr. Clarke to weave Into one volume the historical
and genealogical details* of bis fellow cilixens^ whose tombstones he fonnd in the
various graveyards of old Needham and vicinity. The labor and careful veri-
fication of names and dates have been most creditably performed and give to
the volume an .authority not otherwise in print. Since 1711, when Needham was
set oflT from Oedhara, the Smiths, Fullers, Parkers, Mills, Klng»burys, Dauiells
and Bacons of the mother town have discharged the duties of citizenship with
judgment and to the bene lit of the child , Mr. Clarke's famUiarily with the public
record;*, and the private pedigrees of lhe»e families, ha^ enableil him to present
the leading facts of two centuj'ies concisely nnd reliably. The tranquillity and
contentment of a well conditioned interior town pervades the whole relation.
The resolution and cooHdence with which a moderate population met the chang-
ing vicissUudes of provincial, revolutionary and later periods, are plainly s*lK»wn
in the valuable vital statistics, following the Inscriptions, which in sober gravity
♦* the rustle moralist ** raised to the perpetual memory of the loved and lost, who
^^ " We know not what— we know not where.*'
The book Is unique and without precedent. It is enjoyable and captivating;
thoroughly indexed and sure of prej^ervation in the leading famijies of the town,
of their kinsmen, now widely scatteretl and found In gyctj State. All cherish
an abiding pride in their ancestry, whose simple epitaphs enforce attention.
By iJeo. A. Gordon, A,M,, of Somertille^ MaifS.
The Ihttch and Quaker Colonies in America. By John Fiske. In two voluu
Boston and New York : Houghton, Milliin & Co. : The Riverside Press, \
bridge. 1809. 2 vols. Sm. 8vo. pp. xvi.-h21}4; xvl-f400.
Clearness of style, liberality of sentiment, and that historical sense that detects
and effectively presents the most picturesque incidents and the most striking
features of character, it is these that distinguish these records of the foundation
and progress of the colonics of New York and Pennsylvania. The subject
certainly Invites a treatment not far from romantic. Handled by the ordinary
writer, it is equally fascinating aod instructive ; as reflected from tlie mind of Mr.
Fiske, it acquires uunsnally capth^ating interest and broad signiQcance. The
Cosmic philosopher was sure to construct a brilliant story of the people of
all others moat nearly ^' our owu folks," and of the sectarists who were not only,
as Mr, Flske says, the most Protestant of the Protestants, but may be regarded
as, in belief and practice, the most Christian of the Christians of their time.
The events and persons of the narrative are of such importance and ho attrac-
tively representeil that one perusal will scarcely satisfy the reader of this uew
production of our wise and heartily human historian and essayist.
There are two appendixes, the first consisting of eight Leieler documents^ the
second of the Charter for the Province of Pennsylvania, 1681.
In his American series this work follows Mr. Flake's '* Bcgloninga of New
England."
By Frederic Willard Parke,
IuiiiimJ
1900.]
Book Ifoticta.
I
Hu National CyeKopiBM ofAm^t(^<in BtoQraphif, btinp the HUU^ f^fthe UniUd
States 09 ilbmraU^ in the Live» of th^ Foumhru^ Btnhitr^ and Df/endrrH of the
Rcpuhlie, and of the Mm and Women who arr doimj the Work and moulding the
Thought of the Prf4trni Time. EdlU'd by disthiguished Biographers, selected
from encti State; revfsed and approved by the most eminent HLstorliins,
Bcliolar*. and Statesmen of the Day. Vol. LX. New York : James T. Wlilt«
4 Co* 18in>. 4to. pp. 527. IlL
What was said of Vol. VIIL of this work, Id the Rrgistbr for Jan. 1899, is
equally applicable to the volwrae last issued. Overcoming all the dlMcnUies
eocontitered in procuring flrst-hnnd Information — dUSculties which In some in*
stances might be called appalling — and contenting themselves with nothing le«a
tban absolutely accurate details, the eclltor.H have produced another example of
Ibeir method of composing hitttory, which, if it 1** true, as we have authority for
believing, that history is biography^ Is the ideal method of historical composl-
tloo. Presented in thit* manner we liave an exhaustive account of the Spanish-
American war In the lives of the principal sharers in that strife. Civil engi-
neers, artists, governors, architectj*^ physicians, surgeons and bij^hops are in thia
Toiume embraced in the g^rouping according to professions to which allusion Is
made In the previous notice, ft also inclDdes genealogical records gathered
with the greateiist care, the correct Clioat« an c entry, In connection with the life
of Hon. Joseph H. Choate, being here for the first time publi^^heri, it is said.
Articles on colleges and universities, with their presidents^ iUostrated with por-
traits of which some have never before appeared, contain much information
nowhere else to be had.
A treasury of portraiture the series should emphatically tie called, the greater
part of the llkencssea being reproduced from photographs tal<en especially for
tbls work. Nearly every sketch has both portrait and autograph appended.
Excellent paper, clear type and sumptuous binding arc fitting externals of volumes
that are affluent with storeii indispensable to the student and lover of America.
By Frederic WiUard Farke^
HifUMcal RfgUter^ January, 2900. Published hv the Mcdford Historical
Society, Medford, Mass. Vol. IIL No. 1, I. 8vo, pp. 47. Ill
Thli» admirably printed quarterly offers ns, aa the principal article of this
number. ocrn|ning. indeed, all but live pages, a paper by Charles U. Morss on
' ~ T m/nt of the Public School of Med ford," illustrated by a most in-
f of the High School of the Last Century, and also by one of the
pri;«ein ii*i;-t ^ liool Buildlng, In the '* Higli School Department" are contri*
bntlons from pupils of that institution, which arc examples of the school-work
In American history. Uesidcs these is the Treasurer's Report of the Town of
Hedforti, with a prefatory note. Both the exterior and contents of this maga-
sine are very oreditable to the Society of which it is tht? oriran.
By JVedeHe WUlard Parke,
iJkottffh p.'ri.,w^f ,f the Cuntodij and Condition (tf the Public Records of Parishes,
Tt'>r *ttUit», Ily koDicRT T. SwAx/Commissioner. Boston: Wright
4P. . ting Co., State rriutcrs, 18 Post OlHce Square. 1»00. 8vo. pp. 18.
principal contents of this pamphlet, which Is Public Document No. 53,
the *' Work of the Year, Value of the Records, Consulting the Kecorda,
and Parish Records, Births, Marriages and Deaths,** and a report on
phic details and tires.
iie care of Public Records, as nrged In Mr. Swan's circular, copied in this
report, will be stimulated and assisted by such reports as these, and their final
ftfcct »bould be to impress on the public mind the declaration of Charles Francis
Adviis that, eventually, " town records will be accepted as second in liistorlcal
lni|Nyrtaiioe to no other form of archives."
B^ Frttieric WUlarfJ Parke.
Old Ftans of Oxford. IS sheets, U in, by 21 In., in Portfolio. Oxford Histori-
cal Society Publication Thirty*elghth.
Of these sh** ' ' priated to Agas's Plan of Oxford (1578-88).
four to Wh&ttl* f Agas's Plan, and Bereblock's KlixatK^than
Views (172^), ui.. .> ;. . /...u of Oxford (1643), and two to Loggan'a Plan
of Oxford (1675) . The reproductions are exquisite, no pains having been spared .
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it is evldeiit, to ©nsare beanty of appearaDce aJ5 well m accuracy. The content*
of the Portfolio are of excec*ditig interest to all who honor the seat of the moat
renowned of the nniverslties of EQgland.
PuhUcatmis of the Shropshire Parish Register Societif. August and November^
18i»9. 10 vols. 8vo.
Diocese of Herefo rd. lieg Ute r of Hughtey, pp . 1 1 5- 1 6G.
MegiaUr of JIanwood, pp. lli7-244.
Register uf Clunbnry. pp. 179-3C2.
Registers of Stapleton and More ton Corbet * pp, IQ7-306.
Registers of Albrighiorij near Shrewsbury, and Broughton^
IHoosse of Hereford,
ZHocese of Eerfford.
Diocese ofLichjItld.
Diocese of LichJiM,
pp. S07-362.
Diocese of Lic\Md.
Diocese of LichJ(eM.
gaU^ pp. 1-229,
Diocese of St. Asaph.
Registers of Kenley* pp . 8 1- UG .
Registers of Albrighton^ near Wolverhampton^ and BoniH'
Register of Hitlston. pp. 1-12.
Indexes, 2 vols. BatUe^deJd. Bartetj, Sibdon Garwood t Boningalty Broughton^
Hahton, Mtlverltiji Skipttjin, Smf^coie. pp- (5; xii.
The above issues* of tJie Shropshire Parish Register Society are of similar
value to those noticed In the REOiSTEtt for July* 1891>, aa also to those pablicJi-
ttons of the Parish Register Society relatiug to Shropshire wtilcli were reviewed
iu Jauuary of the preseut year. Their typographical excellence^ the helpful
editorship di&played, and the iraportaace of the records traoscrlbed, combine to
raise their merit to a superior degree.
The Ipswich Emersons A.D. 16S6-I900. A Gtnealogy of the Descendants of
Thonias Emerson of Ipswich, Mass,, icith $ome accoitiU of his Engtiah Ancestrff,
By Benjamik Kek'dall Emierson (1294) assisted by Capt. Gmo. A. Gori>on,
Secretary N. E. Historic Genealogical Society. Illustrated- Printed for
private circulation, Boston: Press of David Clapp & Son. M.CM. 6vo,
pp. 637. Price ^.
This volume meets the requiremeots Indispensable to a place among the
best family histories. It is well arranged, contains verbatini citations from
original docum^BtST is priuted on rag paper, and has a coraplete indei. Capt.
Gordon's experience led him to search the registries of deeds and of probate, ricli
mines to the jrenealoi|riH.t and biographer, for whatever related to the e-arly Emer-
sons, aud we have thus a great tleal of valuable matter in thi** bcjok. There are
many probate papers given in full aud verbatim. The journal of the Rev. DanM
Emerson of Hollis, which relates to his service as chaplain of Bogers*s Bangers
in 1765, is of special interest, a.H are other original docmnents quoted. There
are many biographical sketches, some of them extensive, an essential feature of
a first rate family history in these days, Tiie Ijook contains twenty -eight por-
traits, aud a number of other illustrations and facsimiles of autographs. Aa
account of the English EuKr.sons precedes that of the American family, and
while it contains some specnlatiotis as to the origtn of the name, etc., it Is free
from the absurdities that often mar this portion of similar works. Any one who
has had experience with a genealogy or local history, long iu press, will not be
surprised to learn that the sapplement fills seventy pages.
Dr; Emerson is entitled to great credit for adding this floe volume to the num-
ber of printed family histories, aud he has l>estowed a priceless gift upon the
desccndatits of Thomas Emerson of Ipswich. Much praise is to be accorded to
the assisting editor, Capt. Gordon, who arranged the material, perfected the
records and read the proof. Limited space prevents special comment upon the
many attractive features of the book. ,
Bg George Kuhn Clarke, LL.B,^ Needhamt Mass.
Diapj by Increase Mather, March, 1675-Dec^mber, 1G7S. Together with ETCtracts
from Another Diary by Bim, lG74r-16H7. With an Introduction nnd Notes by
Samuel A. Green. Cambridge: John Wilson aud Sou, University Press.
1900, 8vo. pp. 54,
In the collection of books and manuscripts on American history which the
Massachusetts Historical Society received in 1S58 from the library of Dr. Jere-
my Belknap, were a mauuscript diary by Increase Mather aud extracts from a
fuller diary by him made by Dr. Belknap. In a small book, about three by Hve
Booh Nbtice9*
235
Inches in slxe, Increase Mather jotted clown almost dally items In regard to bla
personal and religions life hetween 1 mo [March] 25, 1645, and 10 mo, [Decem-
ber] 7, 1676, A full copy of this diary forms the principal part of the pamphlet
before oa. Nothing shows more clearly the real character of a man than his
private diary, for there he records the events of hia life and his true thoughts
and fee linjjs without regard to the opinions of others. The little glimpse of
Increase Mather's life and character which is here given to us carries us back
to the early days of New Enirland and shows us the strong foundation on which
on r forefathers builded. While this piivate diary gives ns an insight into a
^ptcal individual life of that period, the extracts from a more compendious
dlAry covering the period from 1(>74 to 1C87, with which the pamphlet concludes,
tell of the life of the colony at large, its hopes, fears and tribnlatlons. Mr,
Green Is of the opinion that Dr. Belknap made his extracts from a diary once
In the possesion of Thomas Prince, referred to by the latter as '* An account
of meraorabl** things lu New England frnm 1674 to 1687 inchii«ively, written by
the late Ilev, Increase Mather in his own TIand." An additional Interest attaches
to both diaries because they were written during the troublous times of King
Philip's War.
Up Snth Wood Hoag of Boston, Mass.
The FirH Ctntnry of the Hht^rif of Springji/'ld. The O^M Records from 1636
to 1736, with an Hiatorical lieview and Bio^raphicfil Mention of the Founders,
By Hkjtry M. Bctrt- In two volumes. Springfield, Mass, Printed and pnb-
liahed by Henry M. Burt. 1899. 8vo. pp. 473; 712.
Springfield, the first settlement in Mfl.ssacluisetts west of Boston, with whose
beginnings are associated William Pynchnn, Matthew Mitchell, Henry Smit!i»
Jehu Burr, William Blake, Edmund Wood, Thomas ITftbrd and John Cable, well
deserves the careful and thorough study which tlie author of *' The First Century
of Springfield " has given It. The result of his work is a great contribution to
oor knowledge of early New England history.
Each volume opens with a histodcfil review in which the history of the settle-
ment Is set forth. Included lu the ilrst review is the book hy Wifllam Pyncliou*
entitled "The Meritorious Trice of our Redemption, Justification, etc.," on ac-
eoQDt of which he was obliged to leave Springfield and return to Eutd.^ud. The
book was condemned by the General Court a-* heretical and was burned in B or? ton
with the exception of a very few copies. As William Pynchon was the leader lu
the settlement of Springfleldt the introduction of his book and an account of the
trouble which It caused is very appropriate in a history of Springfield . A cbrono-
toglc&l summary of the principal events noted on the town reconls precedes a
carefal copy of those records. The flrst volume covers the period 1636 to
1682, including volumes I. and It. of the original records. The second volume
iflxes the records from IG04 to 1 736 as they appear in volume IIL of the original
town reconls. The second volume closes with sketches of promineut early In-
habitants, giving three geuL-ratlong of their descendants. Several mnps show
the grams to the first settlers. The fine Illustrations from photographs taken by
the anthor, and the numerous reproductions of original documents and Cff auto-
graphs of the early settlers* help to bring the places and people more vividly be*
fore the reader. Au unusually full index of topics and names accompanies
each volume, and is one more evidence of the accurate care with which the
work waa compiled. It is greatly to be regretted that the author of so valuable
ft history could not have been spared to carry on his good work still farther.
R, W. H.
A MemaHal of the Toim of HampHmd, New Hampshire. Historic and G^e-
aiogie Skttches. Proceedings of the Centennial Celebration, Jul}/ 4th, 1849.
Proceedings of the 150th Anniversan/ of the Town's lncorp<>ratiant Juty 4tht
2899. Illustrated. Compiled by IlAitRiKTTK Et.iza Norea. Boston, Mass. :
George B. Reed. 4 Park Street. 1899. 8vo. pp. 409.
Brought together in substantial binding and attractive form are the aecountfl
of anniversaries of the town's incorporation, with a historical sketch by John
Kelly, In addition, the compiler presents many iuterestiu;^ facts in her sketches
of the chiU mllitjiry and religious history of Hampstead. The list of town
ofBcH^ for one hundred and fifty years and the births, publishments and mar-
fro lu the first boi>ks of the town records, as well as brief genealocical
lof promtoent families, give the book permanent value for reference. It
I A good index and Is profnsely illustrated. b. w. s»
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[AprU,
Memorial of the Cdebration of the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the
Jnci^rpo ra tio it of the Toir n of Mu Iden^ Ma saach tiac Us , Mmj^ 1899. Cam bri dge ;
Frinttid at the University Press, 11*00. 8vo. pp. xii,+340.
In May, 18!*^, Maiden celebrated with great TTiajEfniQcencc her two hundred
and fiftieth anniversary. Now she publishes a fine memorial volmoe propor-
tionate to the ittJ|iiirtance of the ev»^nt. giving n detailed account of the manner
in which the in corporation of the town was commeraorated. The feature of the
celebration which will be nioi^t valuable to posterity was the marking' of htstoric
epots by appropriate InHcriptlons. A description of theae is included in the
memorial volume. r. w. h*
An ffiHoricrtl Discotirse, DdinTed Matj 21, 1899, at Che Celebration of the 7\oo
Hundred and FiftiHh Anniversarif of Ike OrganizftUon of the First Church of
Christ in Maiden, Mass,, by Rev. Joshua W y^i an Wellm.vn. D.D., an Ex-
pastor. Cambridge: The University Press. 18!)9, 8vo. pp. 29.
Two intcrestini^: discouracs relating to the history of tlie First Cliurch of
Maiden are printed lu this pamphlet. The first is a history of the beginnings of
the church and the life of Its first pastor, Rev* Marmaduke Matthewa, The
second contains brief sketches of its important ministers, from its beg^inniug
with Matthews until recent times* r. w. h.
Manomeiiana Number Four; or a Collection of the Epitaphs of the '* Old Burial
Bill,'* PlymotUh^ Manomet^ Mam. CompUed l)y Rev, IIaig Adjidodriax, Pas-
tor Second Congregational Church \xi Plymouth, Manoraet, Mass. Plymouth,
Mass, 1899. 8vo. pp. 38.
As Manoinetj or South Plymouth, was settled as early as 1639, the cemetery
whose epitaphs are here presented was doubtless in use very early. The date
of the earlh^st epitaph, however, is 1717. Eighty-six graves are marked with
stones. The inscriptions upon all, except three which couhl not be deciphered,
are copied verbatim and presented in this pamphlet in as nearly their original
form as they can be printed. This Is an luterejstlug aud valuable work, well
done. jR. w. a.
York Neerologif, Compiled by Marquis F, King. 8vo, pp. 13,
This is a list of four hundred and twenty -seven deaths bet^veen 1775 and 1807,
copied from '* A Book of Mortality t" in possession of Mr. J. H* Moody, parish
clerk, York, Me. The pamphlet is well printed and needs no index as the names
are arranged alpliabetically. r. w\ h.
The Early Records of the Town of Promdence^ Volume XV., being the Providence
Town Papers, VoL L, 1639 to April, 1682, nnmbers 01 to 0367, Printed
under authority of the City Council of Proviilence by Horatio Ro&er8 and
Edward Field, Record Commissioners, Providence : Snow and Faruham,
City Printers. 1899. 8vo. pp. vii.-fSOO.
With the volume before us Providence completes the publication of all her
earliest rtc^jrds. The work has been well done. In the fourteen previons vol-
omes have been printed the f^ur earliest bookjs of records, the flrst book of
wills, the records of town meetings and town council, and the first book of deeds*
The present volume Includes inlsceilaneous papers covering a period from ]6ad
to 1682. R. w, H,
State of New Hampshire. Documenis relating to the Masonian Patent, I63Q~
1846, VoL XXIX. Town Churtera, Vol. VL Mmonian Papers, Vol HI,
By Albert Stillman Batchkllor. Editor of State Piipera. Concord: Ed-
ward N. Pearson, Public Printer. 1896. 8vo, pp. xv.-\-n78.
The two volumes already published in the series of Masonian papers presented
the town charters granted under the Masonian claim ; while this, the third* is a
collection of papers on the general subject of that clahn, arranged chronological-
ly. Many of the documents included were obtained from private sources and
throw much additional light on the subject. Its careful Index makes this a
viUuable source ol information for the student of New Hampshire history.
B. W. H.
1900.] Book Notices. 237
Archives of Maryland, Volume XVII. Proceedings of the Council of Maryland^
1681 to 1685-6, 4to. pp. xi.+607. Volume XIX. Proceedings of the General
Assembly of Maryland, September, 1693, to June, 1697. 4to. pp. x.-f-609.
Volume seventeen completes the pnblication of the two long lost Council
Books reoovered in 1895. An appendix contains some letters of William Peiin
and other documents of the period covered by the Council Records. Volume
nineteen is a continuation o^ the Proceedings published in 1894, in volume thir-
teen. Each volume is well indexed. r. w. n.
History of Hanover Academy. By Rev. D. B. Ford, author of " New England's
Straggles for Religious Liberty." Boston : H. M. Hight, Printer, 819 Wash-
ington Street. 1899. 12mo. pp. 221. Price fifty cents; sixty cents by mail.
The good work of one of the smaller academies of New England is here set
forth in an attractive and well illustrated volume. Hanover Academy was
founded in 1808 by Rev. Calvin Chaddock, and its last graduating exercises oc-
curred in 1891. The life of its founder is given together with interesting
sketches of prominent teachers and pupils. r. w. h.
Annals of Yarmouth and Barrington, Nova Scotia, in the Bevolutionary War.
Complied by Edmund Duval Poolk. Yarmouth, N. S. Reprinted from the
Yarmoath Herald, J. Murray Lawson. 1899. 8vo. pp. xvi. -1-133.
This is an interesting presentation of the attitude of the inhabitants of Yar-
mouth and Barrington toward Great Britain at the time of the American Revo-
Intion by means of letters, depositions, petitions and acts of the General Court
on file in the Massachusetts Archives. Printed on good paper and well Indexed,
this volume is a material addition to the published history of the Revolution.
The compiler is to be commended for copying the matter verbatim. Originid
documents speak for themselves, and any one who makes them accessible to a
larger number of people does a public service. r. w. h.
The Historical Record. Edited by F. C. Johnson. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. : Press
of The Wilkes-Barre Becord. 8vo. 1897, Vol. VII., pp. 210; 1899, Vol.
VIII., pp. 402. Price per volume #1.50 paper, $2.00 cloth.
The ** Historical Record " is largely a compilation of the articles of permanent
interest relatinj; to the early history of Wyoming Valley which have appeared
in the Wilkes-Barre Daily Record, It has a department of Notes and Queries
on antiquarian and genealogical questions. By means of a good index in each
volume much valuable information can be found. r. w. h.
The South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine. Published quarterly
by the South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston, S. C. Edited by A. S.
S ALLEY, Jr., secretary and treasurer of the Society. Vol. I., No. 1, January,
1900. Printed for the Society by The Walker, Evans and Caswell Co. , Charles-
ton, S. C. 8vo. pp. 118. Price to others than members, $1.00 per number.
The South Carolina Historical Society, which was flrst organized on 2 June,
1855, took a great step fonvard in October, 1899, when it determined to employ
a secretary and treasurer, who should also be librarian, and to publish a quarter-
ly magazine. The flrst number of the magazine promises well for the future.
Its contents are : Letter from Thomas Jeflierson to Judge William Johnson ;
The Mission of Col. John Laurens to Europe in 1781 ; Papers of the First Coun-
cil of Safety ; The Bull Family of South Carolina. r. w. n.
Systematic History Fujul. Worcester County, Massachusetts, Warnings, 1737-
17SS. With an Introduction by FuANCLs E. Blakk, and an Index of Sur-
names. Worcester, Massachusetts : Pui)lished hy Franklin P. Rice, Trustee
of the Fund. 1899. 8vo. pp. 101. [Number one of the series under this
fund. 100 copies printed and numbered. Price $2.00 net.]
There is probably no source of genealogical information in Massachusetts,
which has been so much neglected by compilers of family histories, as the
records of the county courts. That these records contain any genealogical
data other than the returns of vital statistics, seems to have been known only
to a few. In some cases the returns of vital records have been published, but
this is the flrst publication of *' warnings*' that has come to our notice.
The laws of the Province permitted strangers to become inhabitants of a town
by a residence of three months in that town, unless the selectmen properly
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[April,
wanjccl them on t and macie a retnro of the warning to the connty Court of
Qtiarter Sessions. The largro nnmber of return s made to the courts indicate
that the selectmen were zealons In prnarding the towns from IfablUty of sup-
portnig any who mij^ht become town charges. It is a mistake, Iiowever, to as-
BHine that all, or even a larj^e proportion, of the persons named in these wamlnj^s
were "poor and indigent," as the law made no distinction, and it is a faet that
many named were eminently respeetable and often became influential in town
affairs.
The volume before os contains all warnings appearing upon the reconda of
Worcester Connty from 1737 to 17^8^ arranged alphabetically bj towns. It is
exceedingly valuable to genealoglsti*, fnrnishing geni^alogcical data relating to
more than a thousand snninmes, often g^iving the names of children which are
not fonnd elsewhere, and frequently solving the occnpation and former resi-
dence of those warned. A ^ood index of ftumames renders the data available
for quick reference.
The same good qualities that characterise the former publicatlooa of Mr. Bice
are fonnd in thi^ volume.
The Bent Famihj in America, Being mainly a Genealogy of the D^cendonts of
Johji Bent tcho mtthd in Smlhurtj, Mas^*, in IG3S, with Xates upon the Family
in Emfland and Elsewhere. By Allen H, Bknt. Bost^jn: Printed by David
Clapp'^ Sou. 1900. 8vo. pp. 313. III. Price, 84.00.
Bailey Gentalmjy* James, John and ITtomas, and their De»rendants. In three
parts, Editi'd by Hollis H. Bailky, [Pnblislied by direction of the BaiU-y-
Bayly Association.] Somerville, Mass. : The Citizen Company. 1S99, 8vo>
pp. vi.-f-479.
Qenealogif of the Diekey Famibj. By John Dickky. Worcester^ Maas. : Press
of P. S. itiancbard and Co. 1898, 8vo. pp. S22. 111.
A Comphle Memoir of Birhard Haines ( 2 633-1 68S J, a ftjrffot ten Sussex Worth}/,
ifiith a Fiitl Account of kin AnCfi^trif and Fo.Htrity fcohtaiuing also Chapters on
the Origin of the Xamfn Ilafjne and Ilaifues and the various Ot^tU-ttf-Arms a.^-
9ociaied witJi them). Bv Charles Urginauj Haikes, M.A., Camb. [London.]
189y. 8vo. pp. svL4-li>C. 111.
77ie English Ancestffj of Beinoh} mid Matthew Mai^in of Hartford, CL, 1638,
their Homes and Farish Churches. By William T. R. Marvin. Privately
printed. Boston. ISJOO. 8vo. pp. 184. lU. Maps.
Snpphment to John Lee of Famiingtont Hartford Co.^ Conn., and his Dejtcendant^.
(PKblishvi in 1897^} 1634-1900, Compiled by LKONAnn Lkk. Published
by the *' Lee Association.** Merlden» Conn. Kecord-Hepubltcan Print. 1900.
pp. xii,+17C. III.
The Boss Family. The Name, Boss, [By IIenhy K. Bass,] Advance sheet*.
Oj^cial Iteport of the Fourth American Tyler Reunion, held at Washington, D* C,
Wednesday^ tSept, 13, 1899, By Willakd L Tyli^r Bujgiiam, Esq. ChicagOt
lU, 1809. 8vo. pp. 47. III.
Chnealogiml Memorandft, relating chiifty to the Haky, Fiper, Xeal and Bicker
Familits of Maine and New Hampshire, Compiled by Kev, John' W, Haylky,
B.T>. Lowell, MasH. : Courier-Citizen Press Co., Printers. 190O. 8vo. pp.
115. Por. Pdec, $1.00 in cloth j $1,25 in paper. Address, John W. llayley,
271 Gorham St.^ Lowell^ Mass.
The Genealogy of Hugh McKatj and his Lineal DeacendantSt 1785-1 395. [By
William L. Keax, Boi>ton. lUOO.] Sm. 8vo, pp. 76.
Wickham, lOenealogical Sketch,] By C. A. Hoppm, Jr. [ Hartford , Conn.
I899.] Sm. 4to. pp. 12.
Greenwofni Colonuil and Reeohdionary ServireM, 1695-178$. By Isaac J.
Greenwood. Boston : Presa of David Clapp and Son. 1899. Ob. 12mo.
pp. 8.
Vaughan Chart. Complied and arranged by Walter Kkkdaxl Watkins» Gene-
alogist. 1900. 23i in. by 35 in.
1900-]
Booh Notices.
239
Circular and Form9 of the Genealogical Bureau of the Chamberlain A8»ociatlQn»
Additions and Correctifytis to Sumner Oenedlog^*
TOK.] To January, 1900. 8vo. pp, 3.
[Bj William SmcNSR Applk-
We continue In this number our quarterly notices of genealogical works re-
cently published.
In the sections following the introrhictlon, which are chapters relatiog to the
Enellnh Antecedents of Arnerkan Bents, the Family in America. Memorials
Qnaiot and Oklen, the Family in Wiir and the Family in Peace, Mr. Bent has
I^ted the story of a notable pioneering race, whose spirit of adventure, ex-
plomtion and hardiliood he considers as its distinctive trait. Certain it is that
erldencea of the frequent Bent *' treks" are traceable in nearly every part of
the United States. The books, manuscripts and memorlftl relics which fas-
cinated the attention of the author have been made i)y his zeal contributory to
an ample family history, animated by biogrnphical and traditional details, and
furnishing proof of the intelligent manner in which the fifteen years of Its
composition have been employed. The arranErcnient of the materials is chiefly
after the Rkgister plan. The indexes are in every respect adequate^ and the
ptper and type excellent.
The three parts of the Bailey Genealogy are, respectively* accounts of James
Bailey of Rowley, John Bailey of Sallnbury, and Thomas Bailey of Weynionth,
and some of their descendants. The compilers are genealogical committees of
the Ballcy-Bayley Association. They have fully attained the object which they
proposed to themselves, viz. : the arrangement according to a sclentiflcally
mi«doglcal method, resembling that adoptetl by the New-Enjjland Historic
QeniAlogicAl Society, of the materials they have collected, an arrangement
sdftpied both fur the preservation and fntureenlargemeDt of the data respecting
the family. Besides the usual features of an ancestral record, a new one la In-
trodaced in this work, that is, the addition of page references to names in small
type. The editor is not mistaken in the value he accredits to thiss novelty; the
sairlng of time to the investigator accomplished by this means consists In the
ease with which one finds the number of a page rather than that of a name. A
Tery thorough index compresses the substance of the book Into slxty-fonr pages.
The paper Is good and the type clear.
Upon the death of the author of the Dickey Genealogy before the publication
of his work, his widow put in the hands of the publishers the manuscript^
ifblch, exceedingly useful to all of the name as its contents must prove, lacks
the completion which added years would have permitted its compiler to impart
to It. It records the posterity of William Dickey, who came from Ireland to
Itfondonderry, N. II. , a few years before 1730> The book U divided into three
parts, each comprising the descendants of one of the children of the imndgraat.
Anecdote, characicr-portraiture and extended narrative colarthesne pages with
m vivid Interest » showing the unfailing relish of the author in his task. Faces
of what seems to be the large, thoroughly incarnated Dickey type furnish the
greater part of the Illustrations. Three indexes contain the whole name, and,
In the case of the Dickeys, the birth-date, of every person mentioned in the book.
The Haines Memoir, although designed principally as a life of Richard Haines*
nevertheless embraces everything relating to the theme which might prove at-
trmctive to those not primarily Interested in the biography, such as the important
(j^^^n« ;,. ti.,. history of the Baptist church^ not tHsewLcre to be found — con-
net ihe excommunication of Richard Elaynes from that communion, as
•Is' :il and economic aspects of the reign of Charles 11. incidentally af-
fordeti. .Six chapters out of sixteen are appropriated to the Memoir; the others
contain the facts respecting the ancestors and posterity of Richard which have
bero collected in a thorough Investigation of the sources of Information. It la,
indeed, in the account of the descendants, which the author aOlrms to be *' full,"
tliat the work acquires its genealogical value. Among those descendants was
Gregory Haines, who went to South Carolina to trade with the Indiana, and
married Alice Hooke at Charleston. The book abounds in Interest to the gen-
€ffml reader, and to those who inherit the bloo<i of the man who is its subject It
vast be esteemed a priceless possession. Its letterpress la excellent and Its
binding likewise. Fine illustrations and an index enlarge Its merits.
An account of the Marvin Family is contained In the " Family HIstoriea and
Genealogies ** of Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Salisbury. In it Is a notice of the
240
Book Notices*
[April,
discovery, by Mr, William S, Appleton, of a reference to Reynold Mar\itie, of
Ramsey, Esaex^ found in tlie will of John Liic:av«i. There was no linoe to thorougbly
follow out the lihit tlinst obtained before the publication of the SaUs bury s' work.
Since then the services of Mr, Walter K. Watkins have been employed for the
exarotnatlon of the Rejii:lsters of St, Michael at Ramsey ^ and St, Mary at Great
Benlley> Essex, in which latter Pariah he discovered the desired records. Wills
famished by Mr. Henry F. Waters and those procured at the Somerset House,
London, anti among the Sullolk Wills recorded at Ipswicb, are here printed,
geueraJly in full, aud always io the original orthojarraphy. By this means there
has been established beyond doubt the line running to the ^reat-grand father of
the emi^ants* To the •renealogiail facts bas beeir added an account of the
English homes of the Marvin**, their pla3"ffroutjd.y, tlieir places of wurshlp, and
the clergymen who ministered to them. The lelter-presa and binding are good,
and full indexes are gnppUed*
When the Lee Genealogy wa^ published, in 1897, It was known that there WM
a great number of descendants of whom no record could be obtained. The efforts
of the compiler of that work* aided by tlie secretary of the Lee Association, and
the Rev. William 11. Lee, have resulted in the production of a Supplement whose
contents are *' correcLioiLs, chanj^cii, births, marriai?es, deaths, etc., reported
since the pubiication — new discoveries, with an addition of nearly 1,CNW} names,
extensive additions to the ' roU of honor,* of those who have served in the
Tarious war** of the country."
In the Tyler pamphlet the Historical Article by W, L T. Bri^ham is of great
genealogical importance, 8peecljes in response to the toasts. Col. M. W. Tyler's
Jiddresa on President Tyler, '* visitation," researches at Washington and' per^
son a I s^ occupy the remainder of the report,
Mr. Haley's book offers in equal proportions the roeinoranda he has gathered
concerning the four families mentioned on the title page. No complete record
of any of these families has been undertaken by the author; his collections
show, however, that he bas made extensive i-eseiirches, and will be of value to
those making inquiries into the posterity of Thomas and Andreiv Hale» Nathaniel
Piper. Gapt. Walter Neal, and George Ricker. The book ie fully indexed*
The McKay genealogy traces the descendants of Donaki McKay of Tain, Ross
Cotinty, Scotland, giving also the names arranged by family groups, by geueni-
tlona alphabetically, and by generations in the order of birth. The book is well
bound and in clear type.
The Wickham pamphlet gives the pedigree of that family from Richard de
Stokes, and also contains the reftults of researches respecting the Wickhams of
Rowley, Mass., and of Wetbersfield, Conn*, as also respecting the crest and
armorial bearings.
The Greenwood record Is that of the services of the descendants of Nathaniel
and SamncI Greenwood of Boston and Thomas Greenwood of Newton, Mass.,
each of the names being followed hv those w^hich connect it with the above.
The name at the head of the Vau'ghan Chart Is WlUIani, died 1698, of Bally-
boe, near Clonmel, in Tippcrary, Ireland. The families recorded are descendants
of William through his son Benjamin and grandson Samuel Fuer, who married
Sarah Hollowell, daughter of Benjamin Hallo well of Boston. The descent U
brought dow^u to as late a date asi WJ'i.
The Chain berlain circular is that of the Cbaml>erlaln Association of America,
of which a genealogical bureau has been established with George W. Chamber-
lain of Weymouth. Mass., as bureau secretary, to whom all genealogical cor-
respondence should be addressed. To this is attached a blank for application
for membership. The circular Is accompanied by a genealogical black for
copies of which members are requested to send, that they may flll it out with
such facts as they possess and return it to the bureau. The bureau^s record
book Is so arranged that each member msy be traced back ten generations.
The bureau, therefore, besides publishins^ from time to time a sketch of the
general results of its investigation, will undertake special researches for In-
dividual nn^ml>ers on such terras as may be made with the secretary. The data
thus obtained will be tabulate<l in a genealogical charl, whose admirable con-
Btruction— as Is evident from the copy with the circular— will render it very
Taluable to the recipient,
B\i Fi^ederic Willtxrd Parkc^
1900.] decent Publications. 241
RECENT PUBLICATIONS,*
P&S8BKTED TO THB NeW-EnOLAXD HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOOIITT FROM DB-
CBMBBR 1, 1899, it> March 1, 1900.
Prepared by Benjamin Davis Petser.
I. PubliccUions written or edited by membera of the Society,
Genealogy,
Additions ftnd Corrections to Sumner Genealogy to January, 1900. 1900. Svo.
pp.3.
The Genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleveland Families. An attempt to trace, in
both the male and the female lines, the posterity of Moses^ Cleveland who came from
Ipswich, County Suffolk, England, about 1635, was of Wobum, Middlesex County,
Massachusetts ; of Alexander^ Cleveland of Prince William County, Virginia ; and of
ancient and other Clevelands in England, America and elsewhere; with numerous
biographical sketches ; and containing ancestries of many of the husbands and wives,
also a bibliography of the Cleveland Family and a genealofa^cal account of Edward
Winn ofWobum,'and of other Winn feunilies, compiled by Edmund Janes^ Cleveland
and Horace Gillette^ Cleveland. Illustrated. In three volumes. Hartford, Conn.
1899. 8vo. pp. 2902.
The English Ancestry of Reinold and Matthew Marvin of Hartford, Ct., 1638.
Their homes and parish churches. By William T. R. Marvin. Privately printed.
Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 184.
John Gallop of Taunton, Mass. By Almon D. Hodges, Jr. Reprinted from New-
England Historical and Genealogical Kegister for January, 1900. Vol. 54, pp. 89-91.
Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 3.
Rev. Richard Blinman of Marshfield, Gloucester and New London. By Isaac J.
Greenwood. Reprinted from the New-England Historical and Genealogical Regis-
ter for January, 1900. Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 8.
Greenwood Colonial and Revolutionary Services, 1695-1783. By Isaac J. Green-
wood. Boston. 1899. 8vo.
William l^lartin, Esq., Representative from North Yarmouth to the General Court
of Massachusetts, 1792-5, 7. By Edward Payson Payson. Boston. 1900. 8vo.
pp.9.
Official Report of the Fourth American Tyler Familv Reunion held at Washington,
D.C., Wednesday, September 13, 1899. By Willard I. Tyler Brigham, Esq. Chi-
cago, Illinois. 1899. 8vo. pp. 47.
The Bent Family in America. Being mainly a genealogy of the Descendants of
John Bent who settled in Sudbury, Mass., in 1638, with notes upon the family in
England and elsewhere. By Allen H. Bent. Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 313.
Hietory,
The Puritan as a Colonist and Reformer, by Ezra Hoyt Byington. Boston. Little,
Brown and Company. 1899. 8vo. pp. xxvi.-f-375.
LoctU History.
Epitaphs from Graveyards in Wellesley (formerly West Needham), North Natick,
tod Saint Mary's Churchyard in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, with genea-
logical and biographical notes by George Kuhn Clarke, LL.B. Boston. 1900. 8vo.
pp. vii.-f-236.
Epitaphs from a graveyard in Weston, with notes, by George Kuhn Clarke, LL.B.,
of Needham. [Reprinted from the Dedham Historical Register (x.65-70) for April,
1899.] 8vo. pp. 5.
Bioyraphy.
Massachusetts Historical Society. Tribute of Dr. Samuel A. Green to Charles F.
Dunbar and Edward G. Porter. 1900. 8vo. pp. 4.
Diary by Increase Mather, March, 1675-December, 1676. Together with extracts
from another diary by him, 1674-1687. With an Introduction and Notes, by Samuel
A. Green. Cambridge. 1900. 8vo. pp. 54.
A Sketch of the Life of Sylvester Morris, by his granddaughter, Mrs. Kate Morris
Cone, Hartford, Vt. Boston. 1887. 8vo. pp. 44.
* This list does not include publications which are elsewhere noticed, unless written
by a member.
242
Recent Puhlicaiions.
[April,
U, S. Goi^smmmit^ State and Municipal Puhlicaiiont.
Twelfth Report on the Cuatody and Condition of the Public Records of Pariabca,
Town a and Counties. By Robert T. Swan, Commiaaioncf. Boston. 1900. 8 to. pp.
IS,
First Report of the Public Record CommiBflion of New Jeraey, 1899. Somerville,
N,J, 1899. &¥0. pp. 116.
11. Oilier PMicatiom*
Eisiory*
The Story of Onr Flegfi Colonial and National, with Historical Sketch of the
Quakeresu, Betsy Ross, by Addie Guthrie Weaser. Chicago. lOtlO. 12 mo. pp. 96.
The Collection of History. [Publiahed by tbeKanftas Historical Society.] Topeki,
1899. 8vo. pp. 6.
Letters of Jonathan Boiacher to George Washington. Collected and edited by
Worthington Cbauncey Ford. Brooklyn, N. Y. 1899. 8vo, pp, 63.
Dictionary of United States History* 1492-1899. Four Centuries of History.
Written concisely and arranged alphabetically in dictionary form by J. Franklin
Jameson, Ph.D. Boston. 1899. 8vo. pp. 733.
Lo€al UiBtory,
A Handbook of the Principal Scientific Institutions of Boston and Vicinity.
Boston. 1898. 12nio. pp. 118.
Tbe Old and the New. Hartford Congregational Church, Hartford, Yt. 1899.
8to. pp. 39.
A Street in Old Boston. A part of tbe Celebration of the Second Church in Bos-
ton. Copley Hall Nor. 15, 16, 17i 1899. Boston, 1899. 4to. pp. 24.
A Puritan Service to be held in connection vni\\ the two hundred and fiftieth Anni-
versary of the Second Church in Boston, Sunday evening, November 19, 1899. Bos*
ton. 1899. 8vo. pp. 7.
The Strike of the Shoe Workers in Marlboro*, Mass^ Kovembet 14, 1898-May 6,
1899. 1899. 8vo. pp. 23.
Biogfaph)f.
A Record of tbe Exercises in honor of Rev. Edmund Dowse, D.D., who completed
Ms sixtieth year as pastor of Pilgrim Church, Sberbom, October Tenth, 1898. Also
a brief history of Pilgrim Church; A Biography of Doctor Dowse and the principal
features of the published Record of the Jubilee Celebration, 1888, by Charles Frances
Adams. Sberbom* Ma as. 1898. 8vo. pp. 5l-f-xxii.
Ni*:bolss Monk, the King's Messenger, and the Honest Clerg^yman, by Frances B.
Troup. 1899. 8ro. pp. 21.
A Biographical Sketch. John Sedgwick, MEJor- General. 1899. 8vo. pp, 24.
In Memoriam Daniel Rogers WiRiams. Address by Rev. Parris T. Farw^ell of
Wellesley HDls, Mass. (a former pastor), in tbe Con^egational Churt:h, Stockbridge,
Mass., Friday, April 21, 1899. Hartford. 1899. 12mo. pp. 21.
The Revolutionary Ancestry of the members of the W^arren and Prescott Chapter,
Daughters of the Ajncrican Revolution. Compiled by the historian of the chapter.
Boston. 1899. 12mo. pp. 124.
Memoir of Mrs. Elvira Armenius (Wright) WiUiams. Reprinted from New-Eng-
land Historicttl and Genealogical Register for January, 1900. Boston. 1900. 4to.
pp. I.
John Cummings, Treasure of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1872-
1889, by Harry W. Tyler. Reprinted from The Technology Review, vol. il, No. 2.
8vo. pp. 6.
Elizabeth Adams. A Life Sketch, By Richard Burton. Privately printed. IGnso.
pp. 15.
Edward Chipman Guild. Born 29 February, 1832. Died 5 November, 1899, "He
Being Dead Yet Speaketh." A sermon preached 19 November, 18D9, by Edward
Beecher Mason, Pa a tor of the First Church of Christ in Brunswick. Brunamck^
Maine. 1899. 12rao. pp. 14.
CoUeget and School*^
Cfttalogueof Yale TJniversisy, 1899-1900. New Haven. 1899. l2mo. pp. 499.
Catalogue of the Roibury Latin School, Keaisarge Ave., Boston, Mass. 1899-1900*
Boston. 1900, 12mo. pp. 59*
1900.] jRecent Publications. 243
Obituary Record of the Graduates of Bowdoln College and the Medical School of
Maine for the year ending 1 June, 1899. Brunswick, Me. 1899. 8vo.
An Index to the Obituary Kecord of the Graduates of Bowdoin College and the
Medical School of Maine for the decade ending 1 June, 1899. Brunswick, Maine.
1899. 8vo. pp. 14.
Catalogue of Bowdoin College and the Medical School of Maine, 1899-1900.
BrunHwick, Maine. 1899. 8vo. pp. 76.
Fifteenth Annual Report of George T. Little, Librarian of Bowdoin College. For
the year ending June 1, 1899. 1899. 8vo. pp. 4.
Catalogue of Amherst College for the year 1889-1900. Amherst, Massachusetts.
1900. 8vo. pp. 82.
List of Contributors to the Building of Phillips Brooks House. 1900. 8yo. pp.
14.
Catalogue and Circular of the Fnrmington State Normal and Training School. For
the year ending June 16, 1899. Augusta. 1899. 8yo. pp. 86.
The Harvard Ukiiversity Catalogue, 1899-1900. Cambridge. 1900. 12mo.pp.716.
The Litchfield Law School, 1900. 1900. 8yo. pp. 27.
Thirty-First Annual Catalogue of Wells College, Aurora, N. Y. Academic Year,
1898-99. 1899. 8vo. pp. 60.
Catalogue of Tufts College, 1899-1900. Boston. 1900. 12mo. pp. 269. '
Annual Reportrt of the President and the Treasurer of Harvard College, 1898-99.
Cambridge. 1900. 8vo.
The Eightieth Annual Catalogue of Colby College for the academic year 1899-1900.
Waterville, Maine. 1900. 8vo. pp. 76.
Catalogue of the Fifty-Fourth Annual Session of La Grange Female College, La
Grange, Georgia, 1898-99. La Grange, Ga., 1899. 8vo. pp. 49.
Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania, 1899-1900. Philadelphia. 1899.
12mo. pp. 485.
Societies and InttihUiom,
Twenty-Five Years. An address in Grace Church, Newton, Massachusetts. 1900.
12mo. pp. 20.
Orthodox Congregational Church at Leominster, Mass. Seventy-Fifth Anniversary
of itj* fonnation. 8vo, pp. 16.
The Year-Book of the Unitarian Congregational Churches for 1899. Boston.
1899. r2mo. pp. 72.
Order of Exercises at the Dedication of the Memorinl Church of the First Parish,
Plymouth, Massachusetts, Thursday, Deciniber 21, 1899. 1899. 12mo. pp. 6.
Publicatious of the Araericau Jewish Historical Society. No. 7. Baltimore.
1899. 8vo. 134.
Eighty-Seventh Annual Report of the Vermont Bible Society, presented at the
Annual Meeting of the Society, held in Montpelier, October 18, 1899. Published by
the Vermont Bible Soeiety. 1899. 8vo. pp. 30.
Schedule of Prizes offered by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the year
1900. Bo«»ton. 1900, 8vo. pp.60.
Missouri Historical Society Collections, 2. St, Louis, January, 1900. Vol. No. 1.
8vo. pp. 6J.
Annual List of New and Important Books added to the Public Library of the City
of lioston. Selected from the Monthly Bulletins, 1898-189'J. Boston. 1900. 8vo.
pp. 138.
The Ei;;hty-Ninth Annual Report of the American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign ^lissions. Presented at the meeting held at Providence, H. I., October 3-6,
18'Ji>. Boston. 1809. 8 vo. pp. 196.
Annual Sermon before the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions,
delivered at Providence, U. I., October 3, 1899, by the Rev. George C. Adams, D.D.,
Pantor of the Fiist Congregatioucd Church, San Francisco, Cal. Boston. 1899.
8vo. pp. 36.
Sixty-Eighth Annual Report of the Tnistees of the Perkins Institution and Massa-
chusetts School for the Blind, for the year ending August 31, 18D9. Boston. 1900.
8vo. pp. 326.
Minutes of the General Conference of the Congregational Churches in Maine.
Seventy-Third Anniversary. Maine Missionary Society, Ninety-Second Anniversary.
Held with the High Street Church at Auburn October 30, 31 and November 1, 2, 1899.
VoL I. No. 6. New Series (with General Index for vol. i., 1896 to 1899). Portland,
Me. 1899. 8vo. pp. 148.
244
Deaths.
[April,
Ninety-Fourtli Annirergary Celebration of the New England Society in tlie City of
New York, At the Waldorf-Astoria, Friday, December 22, 1899.
Publications of the Ipfiwich lliatorical Society* VII1» Development of out Town
Government and Conimon Lands and Coraraonage. By T» Frank Waters* With the
proceedings at the Annual Meeting:, Decennbei 4, 1899. Salem. l&OO. 8to. pp. 29.
Report of the Proceedings of the Wyoming ConnTnemorfttive Aasociatton, on the
occasion of tbe I21»t AntuTersary of the Buttle ajid Massaca'c of Wyoming, Jaly 3,
1899, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 1899. Svo. pp. 22,
January, 1900. ThirtT-Fonrth Annual Report of the Board of Managers of th#J
Winchester Home Corponition for Aged Women. No. 10 Edeii Street, Boston
Charleslown District. Boston. 1900, 8vo. pp, 33.
Proceedings of the TruHtees of the Pcnbody Education Fund, 1893-1899. Printed
by order of the triiR tees. Vol. 6, Cambridge. 1900. Svo. pp. 444.
Kansas State Historical Society. Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Mect-
ing/ropeka, January 16, 1900. Containing^ also» Report of tbe Secretary and revised
list of Kansas Newspapers up to February li5, lOOO. Topeka. 1900, Svo. pp. 48.
Frances Dighton Williamj* Chapter. Douijbters of the American Kevulution.
Constitution and By-Laws. Chartered 1S97. Bangor» Me. 1899. l2rao. pp, 3S.
U, S. GovcrfUiicnt^ i^talt and Municipal Publications^
Official Proceedings of the Nineteenth Annual Session of the Farmers Nntionftl
Congress of the United States. Held in Boston, Ma^a., October 3-10, 1899. Boston.
1899. 8vo. 174.
Report of the Commissioner of Education for the year 1897-98, VoL 1, containing^
part I. Wrtitbington. 18&9. Volume 2, containing partJi U. and III. Washington.
1899. 2 vols. Svo. pp. cxx, vii, 2640.
Census oi the Commonwealth of Maspachu setts, 1895. Prepared under the direc-
tion of Horace G. Wadlin. Volume VL Tbe Fiahcries, Commerce and Agricolttire,
Boston. 1899. 8 vo. pp. 883.
City of Cambridge Annual Report of the Trustees of the Cambridge Public Library
fox the year ending November 30, 1899, Boston, 1900. Svo. pp. 19.
Fifth Annual Report of the Boston Transit Commissionj for the year ending
August I6i 1899. Boston. 1899. Svo. pp. 75.
Report of the Libnirian of Congress for the Fiscal year ended June 30| 1899,
Washington. 1899. 8vo. pp. 40.
DEATHS.
I
RstnsBN Rawso;^ Dodge, son of Jacob and
Elijcahetb (Rawson) Dodge, whose zeal
in coUecting and carefully preserving
tbe records of his ancestors is well
knoMTi to the readers of the Register,
died of hetirt disease at Saunders ville,
Maasn Aug. 24, 1899, aged 80. A me-
moir of him, with portrait, was printed
in the January number for 1885 (pp.
fi2-59). His' wife, Mrs. Lydia H.
Dodge, died at SauDdersville, Jan. 6,
1899, aged 71. Both are buried in the
Dodge Cemetery, East Sutton, Mass.
About a year before his death, Mr.
Dodge leased bis farm in Sutton and
with his wife removtd to Saundersville,
nem* the residence of his son.
Mr. Dodge, at the mcutin g of the New-
England Historic Genealogical Society,
May 7, 1884, presented to the society
the' two original portraits of Edward
Raw son, secretary of the colony, and his
dftughter Rebecca Rawson, which now
hang in tbe too ma of tbe society. For
an account of them see RsaiBTEit, toL
39, page 69.
Mr. Dodge was born in the eastmn
part of Sutton, near the present viUoge
of Wilkinsonville, April 3, 1619.
Mrs. M\noARET Grebkwoob, died Jan»
12, 1898, aet. 93, widow of Clark, sec-
ond son of Dr. John Greenwood of New
York, and dnughter of John and £li£ft-
betb (Riddle) McKay.
Mrs. Mart (McKat) Grebxwood, died
Jan. 27, 1899, aged 83 years, I mo.^ 2
days ; sister of tbe above, and widow
of Dr. Isaac J. Greenwood of New
York, eldest son of Dr. John Green-
wood,
Lanodon GRE£^•woon of New York, died
at Atlantic City, N. J., Jan. 26, 190O,
aged 60, younger son of the iate Dr,
Isaac J, Greenwood. He leaves sur-
viving him a widow*, Mrs. Annie M,
(Hand) Greenwood, and two aons,
Laugdon and Clark. I. J. G.
[xiu]
NEW-ENGLAIID HISTORIC GENEAlOGIClll SOCIER
COMPUTE INDEX TO THE REGISTER.
Within two years from the date of its incorporation In 1846 the New-England Historic
Genealogical Society began the publication of its quarterly journal, the NEW-ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL REGISTER, and this publication so happily
begun has continued without interruption to the present day.
The Rroistkk, under the management of a succession of able and learned editors, has
now become a vast storehouse of historical and genealogical material, much of it to be
f oand nowhere else — an Inexhaustible mine of information concerning the early settlers
of New England, their families and their descendants. No town or family history can
properly be written without a search of the contents of the long series of volumes into
which the Reoistkr has now expanded.
Bat the very success of the Society in accumulating such an abundance of material
renders it increasingly difficult to find anything hidden in so great amass. An Index is
Imperatively necessary.
Yet for more than forty years no attempt was made to provide the Rrgister with an
Index of Places, nor during that period is there any Index of Persons in the proper
acceptation of the term. There is merely a list of surnames, and a very inadequate and
imperfect Index of Subjects.
Indeed it Is only within the last seven years that the searcher who has had occasion to
consult the Rkgister has found anything which deserves to be called an Index to guide
him through the labyrinth of its contents. The volumes published during that period
are each provided with a full Index of places and persons, the latter arranged accord-
ing to Christian as well as surnames. The adoption of this Improved method can fairly
be said to have doubled the value of the Register to the Investigator. And It is Important
that this system should be extended to include all the other volumes of the Register.
Few people are aware that in a single volume of the Register there are mentioned
more than 3,000 places, 4,000 family names, and 12,000 individuals. These figures, large
as they are, are below tlie average of the later years, and the 20,000 pages of printed
matter already published contain, It is estimated, more than 600,000 names of persons.
The Society has now completed the publication of the 50th volume of the RfXvISTER,
and it Is desirous of printing a consolidated index to the whole fifty volumes; an index
comprising subjects, places and persons, the latter arranged by Christian as well as
surnames. But it is without funds availal^le for the purpose.
The preparation of such an Index will require. It Is estimated, about $3,000. This Is
exclusive of tlie cost of printing. But the committee are confident that if the first cost
— that of compilation — can be met, means can be found to defray the expense of print-
ing. If one third of the estimated sum can be promptly raised, the committee, with
this in hand, will feel justified In entering upon the work.
Ten subscriptions of $100 each will produce this sum. Yet no contribution, however
small, will be declined, but will be gratefully received.
Many of the volumes of the Register are out of print and are very scarce. A com-
plete set can with difficulty be obtained. Occasionally, on the sale of some collection,
one finds Its way, but rarely, to the market. Its value Is about $250.
To those who are fortunate enough to own a full set of the Register the proposed
index will be invaluable ; while those persons, societies or libraries having an imperfect
set which they have found it Impossible heretofore to complete, will find such an index
well nigh indispensable.
The Society confidently appeals to that public spirit which is never called upon in
Tain, and it hopes that all i>ersons of New England descent. In every part of the coun-
try, will contribute according to their means to make available for the first time this
vast collection of historical and genealogical material accumulated by the labors of two
generations of self-sacrificing antiquaries.
Upon the response to this appeal depends the fate of this great work.
Commonications may be addressed and contributions sent to John Ward Dean,
Editor of the Register, at the Society's House, No. 18 Somerset Street, Boston, Mass.
John T. Hassam, 1
John Ward Dean, yCommiUee.
Geo. Kuhn Clarke,)
'1
NEW-ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL
REGISTER.
JULY, 1900.
HON. AMOS PERRY, LL.D.
By Clabenob Savndebs Bbiohaii, Esq., of Providence, R. I.
Amos Ferry was bom in the village of South Natick, Mass.,
August 12y 1812, and died suddenly in New London, Conn., Au-
gust 10, 1899. He was the son of Elijah and Mary (Jones) Peny,
and was seventh in descent from John Perry, who arrived in Boston
in 1631, and became a freeman of Roxbury in 1633. His ancestors
were all made of that rugged New England stock wliich placed
obedience to law and regard for religious institutions as the highest
duties of man. His whole ancestry seems imbued with a high moral
character and with strict subservience to the admonitions of con-
science. His father, Elijah Perry, was an honored and trusted yeo-
man of Natick, and one of the founders of the oldest Christian So-
ciety and Church in that town. He was a man who believed in
farming as a means of attaining health, wealth and wisdom ; read
agricultural papers and made agricultural experiments; tried to
make farmers of all liis boys, and failed in every case. Mr. Perry's
grandfather was Samuel Perry, who, though he witnessed enough of
the horrors of combat in seeing persons scalped alive during the
French and Indian war, yet immediately volunteered as a private in
the Revolution, and marched from Natick on the alarm of April 19,
1775.
On the maternal side he was a descendant of Lewis Jones, who
came to this country about 1640, settled in Roxbury, and removed
to Watertown in 1650. John Jones, his great grandson, and the
grandfather of Amos Perry, was a most influential man in Natick,
VOL. LIV. 17
m
imos JPerry.
being successively school teacher, civil engineer, colonel in the mili-
tia, proprietors' clerk, justice of the peace, and president of the
Court of General Sessions for Norfolk County, He was the '" Sheriff
Jones and member of the House of Lords " of Mrs. Stowe's now al-
most for*Tottcn novel, " Oldtown Folks," and at his dcfitli left a man-
uscript IxKik of judicial dccieions and also a '''Book of Minutes," the
latter of vvMch was ptinted by Mr. Perry in 1894.
Amos Perry obtained his early schooling in the district school of
Natick, the " old red school-house," as he called it in later days. A
curious incident led him to cherish ambitious dreams of a college
education and a wider sphere of activity. When he was sixteen he
came across a book entitled " Degerando on Self-Education,** in
which the doctrine was laid down that moral and intellectual culture
was a matter of the first moment ; and when, after this, reflecting
upon the ways and means of obtaining such culture, he came acrosa
a guide-board inscribed **To Cambridge Colleges," he saw how to
obtain the object of his desire. Although it was somewhat against
the wishes of his father, who believed that ** college learning spoils
the boys/' he prepared for Harvard in the family school of Rev.
Daniel Kimball, a graduate of Harvard in 1800 and for many years
principal of the Hingham Academy.
His entrance into college life can best be told in his own words,
as he recollected those events over half a century later. "My first
knowledge of Cambridge College was in the month of July, 1833.
My teacher, Rev. Daniel Kimball, had three pupils to present. His
son, Benjamin Gage Kimball, was one ; James Richardson, the son
of a distinguished lawyer of Dedliam, was another ; and I was the
third. We arrived at five or six o*clock in the afternoon at Porter's
Tavern in Cambridge. After breakfast the next morning we went
over to Univcrflity Hall, where we met thirty or forty otlier students,
and underwent the ordeal of an examination. My two schoolmates
were admitted unconditionally, hut I was required to undergo
another examination in Latin prosody. I knew more about the
farm and farm work than I did about Latin and Greek roots. I ap-
peared in the room of our class tutor, McKean, at the appointed
time, to undergo a re-examination in Latin prosody. He began by
having me scan different passages in VirgO, and explain poetic feet.
How I did it I do not know ; but I found there a man, now some-
what known through the country, Charles Sumner. He kept quiet
1900.] Amo8 Perry. 247
a while, but not long. While McKean was giving some of his ideas
about Latin yerse, Sumner took him up, saying : * Here, I do not
agree with you.' They got into a discussion with each other, and I
got off pretty easily." Mr. Perry recalled much that happened dur-
ing his college career, and often would talk in a most interesting
manner of the eminent men who were then connected with the Col-
lege,— the elder Quincy, Ware, Story, Sumner, John Quincy
Adams, Webster, Everett, Sparks and Channing. Like many of
the other students of the period, he taught school in the vacations,
teaching in all thirty-four weeks during his college course. He was
a member of the Hasty Pudding Club, and at one time its librarian ;
and also belonged to the Institute of 1770, a literary and debating
society.
He was graduated from Harvard in 1837 ; other members of his
class being Richard H. Dana, Horatio Hale and Henry D. Thoreau.
He always took a lively interest in all the class-gatherings, from
which he was rarely absent, except during his residence abroad.
The class, at graduation, put away a bottle of wine, to be drunk at
the 50th anniversary in 1887, at which time there were seven to
drink it, Mr. Perry being one of them. "Though older than some
of us," said one of his classmates, ''there is not one of our number
who enjoys a greener old age, or who preserves the hearty genial
character of his youth in a greater measure than he." At the din-
ner of the Harvard Club of Rhode Island a few months before his
death, Mr. Perry was an honored guest, and, after his interesting
talk on old Harvard days, his health was drunk standing.
After leaving Harvard, he came to Rhode Island, and opened a
classical school at Fruit Hill, North Providence, holding also the
position of postmaster for that town. He remained there until 1840,
when he became principal of the Summer-street Grammar School,
where he remained for twelve years. At this time he began to take
interest in the cause of public education, and during the latter part
of this period served as a member of the school committee and also
as county inspector of public schools. When, in 1850, a Didactic
Department, the germ of our present Normal School, was estab-
lished in Brown University, Mr. Perry was appointed on the com-
mittee regulating that department. He was one of the founders
and prominent movers of the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction,
being successively Director, Corresponding Secretary and Treas-
248
Amo€ Perry,
[July,
urer. At the aecontl annual meetiog in 1852, he presented a most
able report, exhibiting practical views of Teachers' Instttiitca and of
the importance of a Normal School, and taking elevated ground con-
cerning teaching as a profeeeion. It closed with an earnest invita-
tion to "the citizens of the State to continue to co-operate in pro-
moting the prosperity of that cause which onderlics all the great
interests of the State, and is the foundation and pUhxr upon which
rests the broad fahric of our republican institutions — the intelligence
and virtue of the people."
He made more than one trip to Europe during his long life. His
first journey, begim in 1852, covered the greater part of two years,
and was partly spent in visiting institutions of learning in England
and on the Continent, and readied as far as Egypt and Palestine.
After returning from this tour he took charge of a school for young
ladies, on the retirement of the principal > Dr. Kingsbury, but in
1858 he relinquished the position into the hands of Professor Lin-
coln and took up teaching in the Bartlett High School in New Lon-
don.
It was while he was visiting Europe for the third time, in April,
1862, that he received his appointment as Diplomatic and Consular
Agent at Tunis. He assumed charge in July, and held the position
for over five years. During this period, he devoted much time to a
study of the history and antirpiities of the country, embodying his
labors later in a volume entitled *■ Carthage and Tunis, Past and
Present,^* a book criticised as showing " great research, learning and
observation." While in Tunis he interested himself in collecting
memorials of John Howard Pa^Tie, a predecessor in the otfice, who
had died at his post ten years earlier; and, after much corrcspoQ-
dence with William Cullen Bryant, he was able to forward to the
relatives of the deceased his diaries and other literary remains* No-
ting that Payne's grave was in a neglected condition, he feelingly
appealed to the American press, and a fund was soon raised to re-
move the remains of the author of' Home, Sweet Home" to Wash-
ington, where interment was had in tho Congressional cemetery.
One important episode of Mr. Perry's consulship was the coming
to this country of the Tunisian Embassy in 1865. Mr. Perry ac-
companied the Ambassadors, who brought with them a portrait of
the Bey, with letters of condolence on the death of President Lin-
coln. The mission deepened friendly relations between the United
1900.] Anw8 Perry. 249
States and Tunis, and the larger portion of the credit was due to
Mr. Perry. The Ambassadors visited Providence among other
places, remaining there for two days. They visited the public insti-
tutions of the city, Brown University, various manufacturing estab-
lishments, and other points of interest ; were received by Mayor
Doyle and Governor Smith, as well as entertained by other citizens,
and went away highly pleased with all that they had seen, having
themselves made a most favorable impression. In the speech which
Mr. Perry made, thanking the city in their name, he well said :
" There are virtues to be found in them which I sincerely wish we
possessed. The most cultivated among us can learn of them. They
do not call themselves Christians ; yet I have learned lessons of
patience, forbearance and kindness, in their society, which I be-
lieve I shall remember to the end of my life."
In 1866 a fine portrait of Washington was sent to Tunis by our
Government and was presented formally by Mr. Perry. It was
hung in the Bey's palace, together with portraits of Tunisian and
European sovereigns, where it still remains to-day.
During his period of service, which, with one exception, was
longer than that ever held by any other commissioned consul to that
post, he was most faithful and industrious in the performance of his
official duties. In the latter part of 1866, he, together with other
public agents representing the United States in foreign countries,
became the victim of an anonymous letter, known as the "McCrackin
Letter," addressed to President Johnson, and containing the vilest
calumny directed against several of the ministers and consuls. Its
language was coarse, its assertions were shameless falsehoods, its
spirit was that of a disappointed and malicious office-seeker. Most
gentlemen would have thrown this mass of venomous fabrications
into the waste-basket ; but, strangely to the discredit of the executive
department, a formal note was sent to several of the persons men-
tioned in the letter respecting some of the offensive expressions, and
asking them to deny or confirm the rumors. Like any other patriotic
and high-spirited man, Mr. Perry justly felt himself insulted, prompt-
ly resigned his position and returned to this country. He always
remained very friendly to Secretary of State Seward, his informal
dinner with that official, just after his return, being one of the pleasant-
cst episodes of his life. I believe that he somewhat regretted his
impulsive step in later life, realizing that a man of character and
250
Amos Perry,
[July,
probit3r le always aafe against the contemptible accusations of a reck-
less slanderer*
On returning from Tunis, Mr. Perry again took up his residence
in Providence, where he spent the remainder of a remarkably active
and useful life. Always interested in tlie study of history, he had
joined the Rhode Island Historical Society in 1858 ami had ever
shown himself as one who thoroughly believed in its aims- In 1873
he was elected Secretary of the Society, besides being continued aa
a member of several committees. Upon the resignation of Rev-
Edwin M, Stone as Librarian iu 1880, Mr. Perry assisted the newly
appointed Libra rj^ Committee, and iu the following year was chosen
Librarian. When he entered upon his task, he found the Society-
weak in reeouroes and lacking in enthusiasm, the library uncata-
logued and scarcely accessible. Under his administration the collec-
tions w^ere properly arranged, and a practically new building was
erected. In addition to his other duties, he also kept the office of
Sccretar^% and had membership on several committees* For nearly
twenty years he worked with an intense and unflagging devotion
that could have upon the Society only one effect — increased interest
and sure prosperity.
In 1885 Mr. Perry entered upon hia last great public service — the
preparation of the 1885 census for Rhode Island. It was a taak
which would have reflected credit upon any man, and wdiich, for one
of his age, was truly remarkable. Few State censuses have evex
contained so much individuality as this ; its local and geographical
dates are of great value to the student, and the many historical notes
scattered throughout will make the volume consulted long after its
statistics have been superseded. The w^ork as a whole was so well
performed that the Legislature, although opposed to him politically,
voted him a richly deserved additional sum in recognition of his labors.
The Census of 1885 and the history of Carthage and Tunis, pre-
viously mentioned, ^vere lu*8 largest works. But he fountl time,
during his busy life, to write other books and pamphlets, chiefly of
a historical nature. Among these may be mentioned the "Meuiorial
of Zachariah .Vllen," 1883 j " Some New England Almanacs," 1H85 ;
^ CoL John Jones of Dedham and his paternal ancestors in America/'
1890 ; " An official tour along the Eastern coast of the Regency of
Tunis/' 1891 ; and "Book of minutes of CoK John Jones/* 1894.
He also contributed many articles to periodicals and new^spapers, hia
1900.] Amo8 Perry. 251
^ Reminiscences of old days at Harvard," published in the Boston
Transcript last June, arousing much interest among the graduates of
the old university. For seven years he was editor of the Quarterly
Publication of the Rhode Island Historical Society, and brought out
in that magazine many important historical articles, not the least
valuable of which were his own contributions. His article on the
extent and condition of the town records of the State is still a most
valuable guide to the searcher for original material, and his paper on
the Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati brought to light an insti-
tution that had long been lost sight of, but which has since been re-
vived and reorganized. The publication committee, in taking up
his work just after his decease, remarked that ^ with his usual
promptitude and New England 'forehandedness' he had at the time
of his death, two months before the time for the October issue, made
ready nearly all its contents, and seen the greater portion through
the press." And this promptness, this intense zeal and untiring
industry, were characteristic of all that he did. That so much
youthful energy and enthusiasm could be manifested by a man of so
advanced an age is truly one of the things most to be wondered at
and envied in his life.
Mr. Perry married, August 28, 1838, Elizabeth Anastasia Phette-
place, the daughter of Eber and Waite (Irons) Phetteplace, a de-
scendant of Pliilip Phetteplace of Portsmouth, R. I., and on her
mother's side of Roger Williams, Gregory Dexter and Richard
Waterman. She with one daughter, Mrs. Helen E. P. Kendall,
widow of P. Redfield Kendall, survives him.
In 1841, only four years after his graduation from Harvard, Mr.
Perry received the honorary degree of A.M. from Brown University,
and in 1888 that of LL.D. from Griswold College. He was also
an honorary member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Harvard, and
of the Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati, and a corresponding
member of the American Ethnological Society, the American Geo-
graphical Society, and of the Massachusetts, New York, Virginia,
Georgia, Elaine, Western Reserve and Chicago Historical Societies.
He was also a vice-president of the American Institute of Instruc-
tion, of the Universal Peace Union, and honorary vice-president for
Rhode Island of the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Phila-
delphia. He was also interested in many local institutions and
societies.
252 Amos Perry. [July,
When a man of such varied attainments and activities as Amos
Perry departs from this life, the community in which he lived and
worked must keenly feel the loss. Endowed with a mind of more
than ordinary capacity, and possessed with a purpose to do always
that which he thought was right, his life was an inspiration to those
who truly knew him and were able to understand his character.
There was a candidness in his speech and an abruptness in his manner
that often led those who knew him least to believe that he lacked
affability. But let once the barriers of a cursory acquaintanceship
be broken down, then one could scarcely find a man of more kind
and genial disposition, a more true and generous friend. Of strong
and impulsive nature himself, he greatly admired similar qualities in
others. Once in speaking of President Quincy of Harvard, he said,
•* I liked the man. He was brusque and decided, giving no quarter
to violators of the law. However unpopular his views, he uttered
them boldly and manfully ; and however disliked as a politician, he
was respected as a man."
Throughout his whole life Mr. Perry was a staunch Unitarian, a
member oi the Westminster Church in Providence, and for many
years Superintendent of the Sunday School there. Religion with
him was a matter of life and conduct, aided by a profound reverence
for the sacred Scriptures, and by a strong unwavering faith. As a
friend remarked a few days after his death, " His religion was full
of humanity as of godliness. It was full of kindness toward the
afflicted, the depressed, the wronged and the needy."
He was possessed of a mind which was far more broad and liberal
than that of many a man not half so advanced in years. He was as
much interested in current affairs as in past history, looked ever on
the bright side of things, and always scorned the idea that great age
and incompetence are generally associated. No matter how the
weight of years pressed upon him, he continued to manifest his wonted
xeal and even elicited that same spirit in others. His whole life and
work should be an inspiration of energy and enthusiasm to us in
whatever work we undertake.
1900.] Records of the Church in Bolton, Conn.
253
RECORDS OF THE CHURCH IN BOLTON, CONN.
Communicated by Miss Mart K. Talcott, of Hartford, Conn.
[Continued from page 85.]
An Account of Baptisms from Nov. 13, 1763.
George, Son of Elisha Bissell
Beth, \y of Ozias Bissell
Anna, IK of Ozias Bissell
Malachi, Son of Riilpli Cox
Jeremiah, Son of John Ferguson
Sarah, D' of John Ferguson
Jonathan, Son of David Wiight
Thomas, Son of Daniel Field
James Parker, Son of David Talcott
Jonathan, Son of Jonatlian Webster
Abner, Son of Abner Skinner
Isaac, Son of Jonathan Birge
Damaris, D*" of Job Strong
MoUj, D*^ of Richard Skinner
Aaron, Son of James Spencer
Phebe, D*" of Benjamin Howard
Luce, D' of Ichabod Warner
Elizabeth, D' of Joshua Flint
Peter, Son of Peter Olcott
Sarali, D*^ of Benjamin llisly
Elias, Son of Ellas Skinner
Seth, Son of Seth Talcott
Kuamah (?) D*^ of Matthew Loomis
Hannah, D*" of Matthew Loomis.
Son of Jonathan Dart, named Levi.
D*" of Samuel Carver, named Olive.
Son of Thomas Webster, named Thomas.
Son of Jonathan Stroug, named Jonathan.
D"^ of Thomas Taylor, l)ec(*a.^S named Martha.
D*" of Joseph Cobb, named Hope.
D*" of Thomas Pitkin, named Luce.
Son of Hezekiah Welles, named John.
Son of Benjamin Loomis, named Bt^ijamin.
Son of Nath* Hannnond, named Elijah.
Son of Joseph Tucker, named Ephraim.
Son of Ezra Loomis, named Ezra.
Son of Robert Ball, James Hamlinton.
D*^ of Jonathan Skinner, named Aim.
Son of Lot Fuller, named Judah.
Son of Benjamin Welles — Elizur.
D*^ of Samuel Darte — Cloe.
Son of Stephen Cone — Russell.
D' of Gershom Bartlett — Mary.
1763 Nov.
18
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Son of Elisha Bissell — Benjamin.
IK of Daniel Darte — Anna.
jy of Joshua Darte — Cloe.
D' of Nath* Bordman— Ruth.
D' of Ralph Cox— Salome.
D' of Widow Comfort Goodrich, named Hannah.
D' of Ichabod Warner, named Pamela.
D' of Jonathan Loveland, named Clarissa.
D' of Ichabod Marshall,, named Damaris.
1766 Jan. 5 D' of Abner Skinner, named Sussanna.
Son of David Talcott, named David.
Son of Thomas Smith, named Thomas.
Son of Benjamin Talcott, named Jacob.
D' of Benj° Talcott, named Rachel.
D' of Seth Talcott, named Anna.
D' of Hezekiah Welles, named Rhoda.
Son of Job Strong, named Job.
Son of Samuel Smith, named Samuel.
Son of Jonathan Darte, named AbieL
D^ of Matthew Loomis, named Anna.
Son of Elias Skinner, named Benjamin.
D' of Jonathan Birge, named Prisciila.
Son of Daniel Field, named David.
Son of Joseph Cobb, named Joseph.
Son of Jonathan Lord, named Joseph.
D** of William Darte, named Lidia.
Son of Peter Olcott, named Peter.
Son of Joseph McKee, named Bille.
Son of Jared Cone, named Salmon.
D*" of Richard Skinner, named Sussanna.
D' of Benj° Risly, named Dodona.
Son of Nath^ Hammond, named Lemuel.
1767 Feb. 8 D*" of James Spencer, named Abigail.
Son of Robert Ball, named Thomas.
D' of Ichabod Marshall, named Anna.
D*" of George Griswold, named Sarah Jones.
D' of Ozias Bissell, named Freedom.
D' of Ezra Loomis, named Mary.
D' of Aaron Strong, named Lidia.
ly of Thomas Pitkin, named Jerusha.
Son of Stephen Griswold, named Stephen.
Old meeting house taken down.
New house raised ; no preaching by reason of sick-
ness untill July 6***.
Son of Benjamin Welles, named Jared.
D' of Lot Fuller, named Rachel.
Sou of Stephen Cone, named Stephen.
Son of Nathaniel Boordman, Stephen.
Son of Hezekiah Welles, named Hezekiah.
Son of Joseph Tucker, named Joseph.
jy of Judah Strong, named Martha.
D' of Seth Talcott, named Jerusha.
Son of David Talcott, named Josiah.
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jy of Thomas Webster, named AUgaiL
Son of Daniel Darte, named DanieL
jy of David Webster, named Mary.
Son of Gershom Bartletty^-^Moses.
Son of Ralph Cox — Silvftnus.
Son of Gershom Risly— Elijah.
Son of Aaron Strong — ^Aaron.
D' of Benjamin Taloott, Olive y* name.
ly of Nathan Strong — ^Ann y* name.
ly of Ichabod Wamer-^Pamela y* name.
D' of Jonathan Webster — Elizabeth y* name.
John Jones, adult
Son of Asahel Skinner — ^Eldad y* name.
D' of Samuel Garvei^-Lucina y* name.
Son of Peter Olcott — Boswell y* name.
Son of John Herrick — Ebeneser y* name.
Son of Jonathan Birge — Jonathan y* name.
D' of Samuel Darte, J% Abigail y* name.
jy of Jonathan Skiflner — Ruth y* name.
Son of Benjamin Howard, Zebulon.
jy of George Griswold, Snssanna.
ly of Elias Skinner, Bhoda.
ly of Thomas Coleman, Anna.
ly of John Howard, Cloe.
Son of John Jones^-John.
D' of John Jones — Snssanna.
D' of Jabez Darte^RacheL
Son of Jonathan Darte — ^Aaron.
Son of Nathaniel Hammond — EIL
Son of Robert Ball— William.
Son of Richard Skinner — Richard.
Son of Thomas Coleman — Thomas.
Son of Aaron Strong — Moses.
Son of Mathew Loomis — Mathew.
Son of Daniel Field — Nathaniel.
ly of John HoUister— Beulah.
Son of Gershom Bartlett — Moses.
ly of John Jones — Mary.
Son of Widow Martha Cone— Ichabod.
ly of Joshua Flint— Rhoda.
ly of Stephen Cone — Maliitabel.
D' of Jared Cone — Lois.
Son of Ezra Loomis — Ebenezer.
Son of Ozias Bissell — Daniel.
D' of Ozias Bissell — Dosia.
ly of Wid'^ Dorothy Darte— Ruth.
Son of Daniel Darte— Jeremiah.
ly of Judah Strong— Tirzah.
Son of William Haskins — Daniel.
Son of Hezekiah Welles — Simeon.
D' of Benjamin Risly — Dosia.
Son of John Carver — John.
jy of Nathaniel Boardman — Eoxa.
256
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[July,
Dec'
30
Jan.
14
Feb.
11
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March
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20
Feb.
10
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«
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March
31
April
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7
28
June
16
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23
Aug*
4
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10
Sep'
1
Son of Jonathan Darte — David.
Son of Seth Talcott — Jesse.
Son of James Spencer — Jeremiah.
Son of Ichabod Warner.
D' of Peter Olcott— Sarah.
D' of Ralph Cox— Molly.
Son of John Sparks — Jonas.
Son of Nathan Darte — Nathan.
D' of Deborah Flint — Louisa.
D' of Aaron Strong — Margaret
D' of Samuel Darte — Clarissa.
Son of Zachariah Cone — Samuel.
ly of Zachariah Cone — Carolina.
Son of Zachariah Cone — Frederic
Son of Ichabod Marshall — Phineas.
D' of Samuel Carver — Anna.
Submit Brown — adult
D' of Benjamin Talcott — Esther.
D' of David Webster — Barbary.
Son of Jeremiah Dewey — Zcla. (?)
" " " ** Jeremiah.
" " " " William.
" " " " Thomas.
" " " " Hezekiah.
Son of Benjamin Welles — Asa.
Son of Thomas Webster — Samuel.
D' " " " Rachel.
Son " " " Jonathan.
D' of Jonathan Clark— Sybil.
D' of Jonathan Clark — Eunice.
Son" " " —Asa.
" " " « — Amaziah.
D' of Samuel Rust — Sucina.
D' of Batbshoba Strong — Naome.
D' of Nathaniel Hammond — Mary.
Son of Elias Skinner — Augustus.
jy of David Talcott— Cola.
D' of Jonathan Birge — Ruth.
D' of Asahel Skinner — Zubah.
D' of Charles Loomis — Luce.
D' of Asa Bingham — Ednah.
Son of Joseph Bartlett — George Clark.
Son of Joseph Tucker — Asahel.
D' of John I Toward — Olive.
Son of Hezekiah Wells — Lemuel.
D' of Daniel Field— Bette.
Son of William Haskins — Eli.
Son of Thomas Coleman — Amos.
D' of Ralph Cox — Sussanna.
Son of John Bissell — Alexander.
D' of John Jones — Jerusha.
Son of Jonathan Skinner — Benajah.
Son of Ezra Loomis — Dolphorus.
1900.] Records of the Church in Bolton, Conn.
257
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8
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23
Son of Joseph Keeney — Timothy.
Son of Jonathan Darte — Amos.
Ty of Nathan Darte — Dorothy.
Son of Judah Strong — Judah.
Son of Aaron Strong — Amos.
Son of Gershom Bartlett — Jairus.
Son of Benjamin Kilborn — Jonathan.
Son of John Bissell — Benjamin.
jy of Stephen Cone — Mary.
Son of Elijah White— Elijah.
Son of David Webster — David.
jy of Jeremiah Dewey — Diadema.
D' of Ichabod Warner — Jerusha.
Son of Samuel Carver — Sylvester.
D' of Zacheriah Cone — Wealthy.
Son of Nathaniel Boardman — Stephen.
Jy of Peter Olcott— Margaret.
Son of Seth Taloott — .James White.
Son of Job Strong — Noah.
Son of Elijah Olmstead— Elijah.
D' of Elisha Bissell— Sarah.
Son of Elisha Bissell — Thomas.
Levi White — adult.
Son of Ezra Waterman — Daniel.
D' of Charles Loomis — Molly.
Son of Thomas Webster — Daniel.
Son of Nathaniel Hammond — Allen.
Son of Asa Bingham — Asa.
D' of Asa Hender — Cloe.
D' of Ellas Skinner — Jerusha.
D' of William Ilibbard— Bathsheba.
Son of llezekiah Wellis — Joseph.
D' of George Griswold — Jannet.
Son of Thomas W. Pitkin— Thomas White.
Son of James Spencer — Abner.
Son of John Bissell — John.
D' of John Howard — Portia.
Son of David Webster — Eldad.
D' of Daniel P'ield — Margaret.
D' of Thomas Bishop — Phebe.
Son of John Jones — Henry.
Son of Elijah White— Elihu.
Son of William Haskins — Asahel.
Son of Jonathan Birge — Simeon.
Son of P^lijah Olmstead — Erastus.
D' of Judah Strong — Rachel.
Son of Benjamin Talcott — Alvin.
Son of Samuel Bishoj) — Samuel.
D' of Samuel Bishop — Lidea.
D' of Samuel Bishop — Talitha.
D' of Asa Hender — Zoa.
D' of Jonathan Darte — Mabel.
Son of Nathan Strong — Nathan.
258
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9
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13
March
26
April
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11
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10
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9
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7
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Son of Ichabod Warner — Elijah.
Son of Jacob Lyman — Jacob.
ly of Levi Loomis — Martha.
ly of Andrew Loomis — Beulah.
IK of Charles Loomb — Lidia.
ly of Ezra Waterman — Carolina.
D' of Ezra Waterman — Clarissa.
D' of Asa Bingham — Elisabeth.
Son of Zachariah Cone — Zachariah.
Son of Jonathan Skinner — Levi
jy of Thomas White— Ruth.
ly of Seth Talcott— Deborah.
Son of John Cone — John.
Son of Hezekiah Welles — Levi.
D' of Thomas W. Pitkin— Rhoda.
Son of Thomas Webster — Aaron.
Son of John Tucker — Jonathan Smith.
jy of David Webster— Ruah.
Son of Benjamin Mann — Benjamin.
Son of George Griswold — Calvin.
D' of Elisha Bissell— Clarissa.
Son of Elijah White — Henry.
Son of John Bissell — Aaron.
jy of Richard Pitkin — Anna.
Son of Zackeus, Negro— Zackeus.
D' of Ichabod Warner— Sally.
Son of John Howard — Salmon.
Son of William Haskins — Elijah.
Son of Asahel Skinner — Sylvester.
Son of Elias Skinner — Elijah.
Son of John Carver — Phineas.
Son of Levi Loomis — Levi.
Son of Samuel Bishop — Isaac.
Son of John Coleman — George Smith.
Son of Judah Strong — Joseph Churchel.
D' of Jonathan Birge — Anna.
Sons of Nathaniel Hammond, Alvin & Calvin.
Son of Benjamin Buel — Samuel.
Son of John Talcott — John.
Son of Elijah Olmstead — Joseph.
Son of John Jones — Erastus.
Son of Jonah Strickland — Simeon.
Son of Perez Swift — Jesse.
Son of Joseph Tucker — Josiah.
ly of Thomas White— Mille.
Son of Aaron Strong — Samuel.
jy of John Cone — Esther.
jy of Benjamin Blush— Phebe. [Blish ?]
Jy of Benjamin Mann — Elizabeth.
Son of Elisha Tucker — Daniel.
ly of Zachariah Cone — Molly.
Son of Charles Loomis — Charles.
Son of Andrew Loomis — David.
Aug*
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1900.] Records of the Church in Bolton, Conn. 259
jy of Solomon Dewey — Anna.
IK of Seth Talcott— Rhoda.
ly of David Webster— Ruah.
ly of John Coleman — Ruth.
Son of Samuel Whielden — William Hobna.
Son of Sarah Ferguson — Joab Clark.
D' of Mathew Loomis — Mabel.
D" of Jonathan Clark — Prudence & Bette.
Son of Jared Cone — Amos.
1777 Jan. 5 Son of Ezra Waterman — Ezra.
" " Son of White Pitkin— Samuel.
Feb. 9 D' of John Bissell— Tirzah.
<* " D' of Elihu Jones— Lidia.
« » Son of Elihu Jones— Elihu.
D' of Ichabod Warner — Octavia.
D' of Abither Mann — Qarissa.
Son of Samuel Bishop — Eleazor.
ly of Ralph Cox — Lovina.
Son of John Jones — Lemuel.
Son of Jonathan Darte — Joshua.
D' of Elijah White— Sophia.
D' of Daniel Field — Roxana.
Son of Charles Strong — Israel.
" D' of Jonah Strickland — Prudence.
81 Son of William Risley — Joab.
" Son of Levi Loomis — Seba
jy of Benjamin Risley — Betsy
Son of John Carver — Church
Son of Elijah Olmstead — Walter
Son of Altixander M^^Leon — Francis
Son of John Hale — John
D' of John Hale — Lidia
D*^ of Samuel Darte — Elizabeth
1778 Jan. 25 1)*^ of John Talcott — Sarah
Son of Perez Swift — Origen
\y of Joshua Talcott — Tirzah
D*" of Moses Goodrich — Molly
\y of Wid^ Mary Skinner — Rachel
" D' of Elisha Andrus— Mille
14 Sou of iS'ath* Hammond — George
" Son of William Ilaskins — Calvin
** Son of John Coleman — Simons
" Son of Simeon Spencer — Daniel
ly of Asii Hendee— Philata
D*^ of Joseph Carver — Carolina
Son of Samuel Carver — Gardner
Son of Thomas White — Thomas
Son of Solomon Dewey — Solomon
ly of Timothy Darte — Margaret
Son of Timothy Darte — Titus
1779 Jan"^ 17 Son of Charles Loomis — John
Son of Aaron Strong — Samuel
[To be continued.]
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260 Kingsbury and Oage. [July*
KINGSBURY AND GAGE.
Communicatod by Abtuub £. Gage, Esq., of Wobum, Mam.
I send you copies of some depositions taken from the Essex
Court files.
From the deposition of Alexander Sessions it appears that Henry
Kingsbury's son called Sgt. John Gage his uncle. Does any one
know whether Susanna, wife of Henry, was a sister of John Gage
or anything bearing on the relationship ?
John Gage and Henry Kingsbury occupied adjoining farms on the
Merrimack in that part of the town of Rowley afterward Bradford.
John Gage purchased his farm from Patience Jewett and Hannah
(Jewctt) Carlton. Henry Kingsbury's farm originally belonged to
Philip Nelson.
Depositions Essex Court Papers; Vol. 14, pp. 46, 47. Simon
Brodstreet vs. John Gage ; Ipswich, March Term 1GG9 ; Trespass by hogs.
The Deponcon of Henry Kingshury aged about 54y
Whoe sayeth vpon his oath that liefore Indian harvest in the yeare 65
hee sawc a company of S*^ Gages his hoggs in a pcell of Indian come of m'
Brad8treeti>, about 12 or 14, which his man Alexd*" was Uien driueing out, &
that a h()g«r of the fid Gai((»8 y* was newly cut did often keepo in the sd
Come al()U<> <& furth** sayeth not. this was in a feild calle<l the plaiue about-
t*J-myles from the Towne of Andou^ Henry Kingsbury.
taken vpon oatJi 2G^*' 1. Gi). before mee Simon Bradstreete.
T/ie testimony of Alexander Sessions aged Twenty-foure.
I doe testify that I went downe to my m*" Bradstreets phiyne after much of
y* dainmag was done, and before it was prizM, or the fence viewed, to mend
the sd fence and working there til al)out noone, & then hauing occasion to
goe aft<»r goun» young Catth* of my masters, coming back to y* corae-feild,
the doggs that were with mee runnd into ye Come and fell u|)Oii a })arcel of
hoggs that were * * * ye feild and I (itched one to obserue what ye Eare-
mark was, & it was Slit of ye neare Eare half way downe, or thereabout,
I spake to m"^ Faulkner of it & he Sayd twas his hog, and he owned the
marke to be his Eareniark & Sayd moreover that ye doggs liad bit ye hog:
this dairijige was done in the yeero Sixty Six.
taken vpon oath the 27*'' 1. GD. before mee Simon Bradstreet
The sd deponent further witnesseth that in ye yeere Sixty fiue he saw a
parcel of Swine by y'' river side, & making haste downe U) y"', & making a
noyse le Saw two or three Skip out of the feild, <& Goo<hnan Kingsburoughs
Sonne sayd they wtTe his mikle Clages hoggs, & Daniel Gage \\\)ou his de-
scriptio sayd he thought they were theres. further the (leponeut tostifys
that in y*^ yeere Sixty Six he judged the fence sufficient agayust orderly
Cattle when he left it att the Spring.
taken vpon the same oath y® same day S. Bradstreet
1900.] Weetamoe. 261
WEETAMOE : A NEW-ENGLAND QUEEN OF THE
SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.
By Him Visoinia Baker, of Warren, R. I.
Her kingdom was but a narrow strip of territory, her snbjects
only a handful of untutored savages. But her domain was fair and
fertile, her people loyal, and never was royalty worn with a more
royal grace than by this dusky princess of the primeval forest.
The story of her life was chronicled by her enemies, but even
hostile pens could not conceal the truth. The history of Weetamoe
is more than the record of a conquered savage. It is the history of
a woman in whose character were blended some of the best and
some of the worst elements that make up human nature — a woman,
the echo of whose passionate heart beats, throbbing through the
centuries, possesses power to stir the dormant pulses of to-day.
Weetamoe was bom to royalty. She was the daughter of a
prince and became the consort of a king. She loved authority and
well knew how to wield it. She was proud, imperious and self-
reliant. If, as is supposed, her father was the sachem Corbitant, her
marked personality may well be attributed to heredity. Corbitant
was one of the most renowned chiefs under the great Wampanoag
sachem, Massasoit of Pokanoket. His headquarters were at Matta^
puyst or Mattapoiset, in the southern part of what constitutes the
present town of Swansea, Massachusetts, and were but a few miles
distant from the Indian village of Sowams,* the principal residence
of Massasoit. Unlike his illustrious superior, Corbitant regarded
the arrival of the English settlers at Plymouth with fear and jealousy.
In 1621 he was suspected of plotting w^ith the Narragansetts to
overthrow Massasoit, who had concluded a treaty with the new
comers. At Namasket (Middleborough) he attacked a house in
which were Hobbamock and Squanto, the two natives employed by
the English as guides and interpreters, capturing the latter ; for he
said " if Squanto were but dead the white men would have lost their
tongue." He threatened to stab Hobbamock ; but he, being strong
and agile, made his escape and hastened to notify Governor Bradford
of Squanto's danger. The Governor immediately dispatched the
doughty Captain Standish to the rescue ; but upon arriving at Na-
masket he found that Corbitant had fled to Mattapoiset without
carrying his threats against Squanto into execution. Alarmed at
the turn of affairs, the wily Corbitant employed Massasoit's aid in
making his peace with the English, " but," says Bradford " was shic
to come neare them a longe while after."
On the occasion of Winslow's second visit to Massasoit, in 1623,
he was entertained, during his homeward journey, by Corbitant,
whom he describes as " a notable politician, yet full of many squibs
« Sowams occupied tho site of what is now the town of Warren, R. I.
VOL. LIV. 18
263
Weelnmoe.
[July,
and jests, and never better pleased than when the like arc returned
against him.'* As a boat he appears to have excelled, for Winelow
adds that he "never had better CDtertainment amoogst them all/'
A strong mind, such as Curbttant possessed, could hardly have failed
to exert an influence in moulding the character of others. Wceta-
inoe, even if not his daughter, was probably allied to him either by
the ties of coneanguinity or marriage. It is not improbable that a
dislike uf the English was early implanted in her breast by the fierce
and prescient eacliera.
Of Weetamoe's early Iiistory little has been discovered. In 1651
she was known as Nummumpaum, and was the wife of an Indian
called Weequcquinequa. As *' heire apparent and trewc inheritor"
of the territory now included within the limits of the town of Tiver-
ton, R. I., she enjoyed the title of "squaw sachem^' or '* queen*' of
Pocaeset. In 1656 she had become the wife of Massasoit'e eldest
son Wamsuttaj and called herself Tatapanum, Four years later
Wamsutta succeeded to the chief sachemship, and she found herself
occupying, as queen of the Wampanoag tribe , a position wliich her
haughty and ambitious nature well qualified her to sustain with dig-
nity.
For some years previous to Massaeoit's decease, Wamsutta waa
associated with his fother in the Wampanoag government. Imme-
diately upon becoming sachem he repaired to Plymouth, and "pro-
fessing great respect/' requested that English names might be be-
stowed upon him and his brother* The Court accordingly ordered
that for the future he should be known as " Allexander Pokanokett,"
and his brother aa "Philip," the names having been selected it is
supposed^ in honor of Alexander the Great, and Philip of Maeedon,
They presented him witli a few pounds of gunpowder, and, appa-
rently satisfied, he departed for his own country.
In 1639 Wamsutta had joined with Massasoit in renewing the
treaty of peace with the JPly mouth government which had been
entered into in 162L But during the years that elapsed between
this date and the death of Massasoit, the relations between the
Indians and the white men had gradually changed. Everywhere the
latter were encroaching upon the territoi7 of the former, sometimes
by the most unscrupulous means. Wamsutta would have been
wanting in both intelligence and patriotism had he failed to become
alarmed at the situation of hie people. It needed no prophetic vision
to foresee the ultimate ruin of the aboriginal races, unless something
were done to check the rapidly increiising power of the English.
Despite the *' great respect " professed by him to the Plymouth
Court, Alexander was soon suspected of plotting with his hereditary
enemies the Narratjansctts a^jainst his white neiijhbors- He waa
summoned to Plymouth to answer the charges preferred against
him, but when the Court met, it is said that, instead of attending it,
he paid a visit to the Narragansett sachem. Thereupon Governor
1900.] Weeiamoe. 263
Prince '* assembled his counsellors and, after deliberation, ordered
Major Winslow, afterwards governor of the colony, to take an armed
band, go to Mount Hope, seize Alexander by surprise, before he
could rally his warriors around him, and take him by force to Ply-
mouth." Winslow, accompanied by ten men, immediately set out
for Pokanoket, and when about midway between Plymouth and
Bridgewater unexpectedly discovered Alexander at a lodge whither
he and a number of his people had repaired for the purpose of hunt-
ing and fishing. Cautiously approaching the hut, Winslow's men
secured the guns of the Indians, which were all stacked outside ;
then entering, informed the sachem of the purpose of their visit.
Alexander protested his innocence, indignantly refusing to submit
to arrest, whereupon Major Winslow presented a pistol to his breast,
telling him sternly that '' if he stirred or refused to go he was a dead
man." The disarmed warriors were powerless to assist their chief,
and Alexander was compelled to yield to the inevitable. Accom-
panied by a large retinue of his braves and a number of women,
among whom was Weetamoe, he set out for Plymouth. The
weather was intensely hot and a horse was tendered him, but he re-
fused to ride, saying that he was as well able to walk as his wife and
her attendants. At Duxbury the party halted to await orders from
Governor Prince. Major Winslow received Alexander into his own
house, and entertained him courteously for several days. But the
haughty spirit of the savage chief could ill brook the indignities
heapeil upon him. A burning fever seized him which, despite the
medical treatment furnished by his captors, increased to an alarming
extent. Fearing his death, the Indian warriors entreated permission
to take their sachem home, promising to return with him as soon as
he should recover, and offering his son as a hostage. The Court
acceded to their request, and placing the unfortunate chief upon a
litter, they mournfully started upon their homeward journey. But
the sachem's hours were numbered. Grief, wounded pride and de-
spair all combined to cnish his heart, and before half the way was
traversed his anguished spirit burst its mortal bonds. The emotions
of his followers can hardly be realized. A terrible suspicion filled
every breast — a suspicion that the death of their king was due to
poison secretly administered by his foes. Was it strange that
Weetamoe should believe her husband's enemies his murderers ? The
suddenness and magnitude of her misfortune naturally deprived her
6f the power of reasoning dispassionately. Who knew so well as
she the nature of the intrigues in which Alexander had been con-
cerned? Who more fully comprehended the motives that might
have induced the English to rid themselves of a formidable foe? As
she bent over the lifeless form of the hapless chief jjerhaps her
memory recalled half forgotten words uttered long before by Corbi-
tant, that "notable politician," whose prophetic vision saw in the
white man the despoiler and destroyer of his race. None may
264
Weetamoe.
[Juty,
fathom the depth of anguiah that flooded the eoul of the unhappy
wo inn n. The bitter cup of advereitj held but a eitigte drop of
sweetness — ^the thought of revenge. That, alone, had power to
mitigate her grief. With all the strength of her paesionute, un-
tutored nature »he dedicated her life to the sacred purpose of aveng-
ing her husband ^s untimely end.
But true to her eex and lier race ehediseernbled her feelings. She
did not long remain a widow, but married an Indian named Quique-
quanehett and took up her residence upon her own territory, Po-
casset* Concerning Qoiqucqiianchett nothing definite seems, thus
far, to have been discovered. It seems probable ibat he did not live
long after his marriage to Weetamoe, The thrice widowed squaw
sachem next contracted a matrimonial alliance with Petownonowit,
connnonly nick-named by the English " Ben." Petownonowit
appears to have been poseesaeil of considerable abilitj, and became a
prominent figure during Pliilip's war.
The mutual disagreemcnta that, in 1675, cuhninated in an out-
break of bostiliticH between Indians and English arc too familiar to
require recapitulation in these pages. Like his brotlier and pre-
decessor Alexander, Philip saw in the increase of English power the
downfall of his own people. He planned the extermination of the
wdiitc men, and could he have followed out the line of policy w^hich
his sagacity enabled him to formuhite tlie results might have been
fateful to the English cause. Philip possessed an infinite degree of
patience. No man better knew how to serve by waiting. But
Philip's counsellors and warriors were cast in a different mould.
They neither couhl nor would restrain their impatience to be avenged
upon their enemies. They thirsted for Euglish blood. They lacked
the perspicacity necessary to a comprehension of the wise and sub-
tle statecraft practised by their far-seeing leiider.
The summer of 1675 found W^eetamoe, who seems to have been
pre<ie8tined to misfbrtune, in one of the most painful positions a
woman can occupy. She was then as " Queen of Pocasset " at the
height of her power, ^'as potent a sachem as any round her," being
able to rally to her side no less than three hundred warriors. Her
subjects were loyal to her and to the memory of their dead king
Wamsutta. But one thing rent her haughty spirit, Petownouowit
refused to lend her hia support and allied himself with the foes of his
race. Weetamoe thus found herself compelled to renounce either
husband or country. Another w^oman might have displayed weak-
ness at such a crisis, but Weetamoe did not falter. Disdain-
fully slie repudiated him whom she deemed a traitor, and linked her
fate with that of her people. So becoming, in the words of an
ancient chronicler, *^ next unto Philip in respect to the mischief done*'*
The premature outbreak of hostilities in Swansea, on Sunday the
20th of June, 1675, was followed by a succession of massacred and
conflicts J the horrors of which no pen can adequately portray. At
1900.] Weetamoe. 265
all times and in all seasons Philip was the inspiring genius of his
people. His old-time enemies, the Narragansetts, now ranged them-
selves beside him against the common foe. The alliance was
strengthened by the marriage ot Weetamoe to Quinnapin, a nephew
of the famous Miantonomi, and a cousin of Canonchet, then reigning
sachem of the Narragansetts. Quinnapin is described by an old
historian as a ''lusty young sachem." He was one of Philip's chief
captains and participated in the attack on Lancaster, Feb. 10, 1676.
On this occasion the wife of the Rev. Joseph Rowlandson was taken
captive and sold as a slave to Quinnapin, in whose service she re-
mained until redeemed by her friends. To her we are indebted for
a striking pen portrait of the " Queen of Pocasset." *' My master,**
she narrates, ^ had three squaws . . . Onux, this old squaw at
whose wigwam I was . . . Another was Wettimore with whom I
had lived and served all this time ... A severe and proud dame
was she ; bestowing every day in dressing herself near as much time
as any of the gentry of the land — powdering her hair and painting
her face, going with her necklaces, with jewels in her ears and
bracelets upon her hands . . . When she had dressed herself her
work was to make girdles of wampum and beads."
In imagination one may almost behold the dusky princess, arrayed
in barbaric magnificence, seated in royal state, plying her dainty
task. We may well believe that her white hand-maiden had good
reason to pronounce her both proud and severe. What thoughts
swelled within her breast as her deft fingers threaded her " wampum
and beads " ? Did she not live over again the scene of Wamsutta's
death ? Did not her face cloud with grief, and anger and hatred as
memory traversed the past? And did not her dark and luminous
eyes flash with exultation at the promise of the future ? If doubt or
fear chilled her heart it was only for a moment. Why should she
des[>ond? Was not Philip a mighty leader in battle? Were not
his warriors all brave, his captains all men of renown? Had not the
tomahawk done a bloody work at Swansea and Brookfield, at North-
field, and Lancaster, and Deerfield? And had not the torch laid
waste village and hamlet and farmstead ? Ah, not in vain had she
waited so patiently through the dreary years ! The long looked for
day of reckoning had, at last, arrived. She would live to see her
enemies crushed l)eneath her feet even as they had sought to crush
her and her people ! And Wamsutta, so cruelly murdered, would
be avenged I
To encourage, to strengthen, to inspire her followers, this was
Weetamoe's part in the great drama enacted about her. At a dance
given by the Indians in commemoration of the Sudbury fight she
appeared in the brave attire befitting her rank. " She had," says
Mrs. Rowlandson, " a Kersey coat covered with girdles of wampum
from the loins upward . . . Her arms from her elbows to her
hands were covered with bracelets ; there were handiuls of necklaces
266
Wanihingion-Miichdl Letters,
[July,
about her neck, and several sorts of jewels in her ears. She had fine
red stockings and white shoes, her hair powdered and her face painted
red." Through the fantastic intricacies of the dance she moved,
haughty, passionate, exultant, all the wildness of nature in her
motions, all the fervent devotion of a woman in her heart !
But the day of her glory was fast drawing to a close. Not even
the genius of Philip could cope with the civilizatron of his opponents.
The early triumphs of the Indians were foUowcd hy terrible reverses.
The rude but persuasive eloquence of Benjamin Cliurch converted,
as if by magic, the bitterest foes into frientls. The red man waa
hunted from swamp to forest like a wild beast, by his own brothers •
Poverty and hunger induced many to surrender in the hope of pro-
longitig their miserable lives. The red manges God seemed to have
withdrawn his countenance from his despjiiring worshippers, Philip
rallied his little band of faith I ul followers about him for the last
desperate struggle. Wcetamoe, loyal, courageous, still unbroken in
spirit, fy lltiwed nncomplaiuingly the fortunes of her people. Driven
from her beloved Pocasset, she tied wdfch her w^arriors now diminished
in numbers to less than two score to the country of the Niantics.
But for the unhappy queen there was no haven of refuge. Still
pursued, she turned her step toward Mattapoiset, beautiful Matta-
poiset, the "Place of Rest.'" And liere she did, indeed, find rest^
the rest from which there was no awakening. Betrayed by one of
their own number, her people were, early in August, surprised and
captured by a |>arty of Knglish from Taunton. She, alone, escaped,
and with her old time boldness and self-reliance attempted to cross the
Taunton river upon a rude raft of broken pieces of wood. Whether
she became overpowered by fatigue, or whether her craft proved too
fragile to sustain her, is not certain, but her dead body was found,
not long after, on the green shores of Mattapoiset, whither the weaves
had borne it. Unkind in all else, Fate w^as merciful to her at the
last. As she had lived so she died, free as the pure air of her native
land, unvauquished, her last act one of resistance to her hated foes,
A few days later the people of Taunton set upon a pole a ghastly
trophy. Some Indians, then prisoners in the town» beliolding it,
burst into lamentations, crying out that it was the head of their queen.
So tlic last scene in the life drama of Weetamoe of Poca^set w^as en-
acted. Let the curtain fall I
WASHINGTON-MITCHELL LETTERS.
Contributed by Worthinoton Cu^vuncbt Fori>, Esq.^ of Boston^ ]
The following correspondence is of interest as ilhistrating the
amazing prices quoted for ordinary commodities in the last days of
the continental paper money. Congress was at this time publish-
ing \i% 40 to 1 resolution, which practically admitted that the money
1900.] Washington-Mitchell Letters. 267
qocstion had reached a stage when confession of bankruptcy was the
only solution. Merchandise was not sold for paper except at prices
which seemed extravagant, and Washington was not surprised by
the rates charged. As an incident of " shopping " in the dark days
of the war, the correspondence is suggestive.
Washington to MitcheU.
He AJ)Q CARTERS, MoRRis-TOWN, 20 March, 1780.
jy Sir,
You will do me a favour by enquiring, & letting me know as soon as
possible, if any good coach-maker in Phil* or German Town (Bringhurst
for instance) will engage to make me a genteel plain chariot with real Har-
ness for four horses to go with two postilions — I wish to know the terms
and in how short a time it can be done — I also beg to know if the harness
could be soon had without the carriage.
That the workmen may be at no loss to fix a just price on these things
on acc^ of the fluctuating, & uncertain state of our curr^ he may make his
estimates in specie which shall either be paid him immediately upon deliv-
ery of the work — or in paper money at the difference of exchange then
prevailing — he it little or much — this will put the matter upon so clear &
unequivocal a footing that he can be at no loss in fixing prices, nor be
under the smallest inducem^ to ask an enormous price in order to g^ against
the evil consequences of depreciation.
You will do me a fav** by answering this letter speedily as I have parti-
cular reasons for requesting it I am &c.
P. S. I beg the favor of you to enquire further whether nails & other
kind of mounting, & trimmings, necessary to the lining and finishing of a
chariot could be had in any of the shops— or from any of the coach
makers in Phil* — there is a good workman at Springfield (in this State)
but he has not this kind of furniture by him necessary to compleat a char'.
Mitchell to WasJdngton.
Phil* 25 March, 1780.
ly Sir
Your Excellencys favors of the 17"* & 20*** were delivered to me yester-
day, have made particular Inquiry at the several Coach Makers and have
found a Neat Genteel Chariot which is near finished, and am be com-
pleate<l with Harness for four Horses in two or three Wec^ks, the price is
Two Hundred <& Ten Pounds in Gold or the Value thereof in current
money. 1 cannot procure one under this sum from any of the workmen
here, & believe it is the lowest price, the man who has it has prom-
bed to wjiit a Week for your Excellency's answer.
1 believe all the Necessary Furniture and Lining can be procured here
for a Chariot if you chuse to have one made, but doubt much if it will be
cheai>er. I can not acertain what the Furniture &c will cost, as some part
must Ik* made here, and others bought at Different places.
The Brushes went to Camp last week, the several articles you ordered
with the Mop & Chamber Pot shall be sent this next Week they are
geting ready — the Shirt Buttons went by an express yesterday, hope
the[y] will answer. M" Mitchell joins me in most respectfull Compli-
ments to M" Washington. I have the honor &c.
Jno. Mitchell.
268
Washington-Mitchell Letters.
[Jul7,
Wa^dngton to MitchelL
Head Qcarters, Morristoww,
80 March, 1780
IF Sir
Your Letter of the 25*^ did not come to my hands till yesterdaj after-
noon.
I will take the chariot at the price of Two huTidre(i and ten iwunds in
gold, provided yoti have examined it yoursielf with a critical eye or will get
aome good judge or judges to do it and they shall he of ophiion that it is
made in the present taste^wcU fashioned — composed of sefisoned wood
well put togother, — and also that it has, or is to have a proper lining tScc*
My reason for being to particular I shall mention— some days ago I was
told of an elegant chariot of exiiuisite workmanship Ix? longing to Capt**
Kennedy that was for sale — I got a Gent" in the neighborhood to view it,
who made bo favourable a report that I sent flown to buy it, when upon a
second inspection (or the Inspection of a second Gent^) it was found to
be so old fa,shion©d & uncumh, that the Gent" did not incline to take it. —
I wish jou bad mentioned the maker's name of the one offered yon^ — if it
18 a common i*ale chariot, ^ the workman does not stand much upon
hb character it may be of little worth from the slightnesa of iL
It will not be in my power to insure payment in less time than It would
take me to draw the money from my own home in Virginia which by the
common elianct'S of conveyance I could not» with certainly lix at less than
8 weeks from the receipt of your notice of its want. If it doe^ not suit
the workmau to wait so long, & you could borrow that much specie I will
engage to replace it with interest in the time.
In ca«e you should purchase, please to have my arma and crest properly
disp*^ of on the diariot. 1 send them for this purpose. I am &c.
P. S. M^ Tilghman tells me that Gen^ Dickenson, if in town^ would be
so obhging as to take the trouble, would be an excellent jndge of the
chariot in iu pres^ state <& directions with respect to the finish of it. — ^In
doing w^"^ neatly & in taste I should not begrudge adding to the price lixed.
Mltcheil (0 Wa&hingioru
Phil*, 4 April, 1780
Dear Sir,
Your Excellency's favor of the 30^^ ultimo, was handed me on Saturday
evening. On Monday morning I got M*^ Meredith (Gen^ Dickinson wa«
not In town) and several other (Gentlemen to go to Look at the chariot
who all agreed it wa<i goo<l Work & neatly finished in the present Teaate
the wowl has been well seasoned, the only Objection apears to be the size
w''^' is 3 feet 4 Inches high from the seat to (he top, and 3 feet 6 Inches
wide in the inside if these dimentions will i\{y^ the t'arriage will 1 believe
please you, the Cloth is not a good second, but looks prelty well.
This day I went to Gerniauto\vn t^ have prevailed on M*" Bringhnrst to
let you have a Chariot he hfis in hand — it apears to be good Work & well
seasoned timber, the sixe is 'it feet %\ Inchtjs high and 3 feet 10 Inches
widtj — & will have a very good second Cloth or Itotterif to be got this will
be ready in Six Weeks*, the former in Ten dayy, the pric^e is the same. M*"
Craner (?) ig the maker of the first, M' Barret Paints both both men
want their money as soon as possible.
1900.] Descendants of Thomas Norton. 269
If your Excellency will determine which and let me know, I will see it
finished in the best manner — and will pay them part of the money Imme-
diately, and send a caref ull person to your seat in Virginia if you think
proper.
have sent you the Mop, two stone Jars & a large Stone Jug, by a Wag-
gon that sett off three days ago, I directed them and some Boxes from
Don Juan de Marillias to the care of Mr Jacob Wiess, with orders to send
them to Head Quarters Immediately hope the[y] will get safe, I cannot
get a Punch Bowl under 180 Dollars, & 50 Dollars for a Wash hand
Basin, if you aprove of those prices they shall be sent Immediately — the
Chamber Pott goes by the Bearer, who will return with your answer. I
have the honor, &c.
[To be continuod.]
THE DESCENDANTS OF THOMAS NORTON OF
GUILFORD, CONN.
Compiled by Hon. R. D. Smtth and communicated bj Dr. Bxbhard C. Stein bb.
Thomas Norton came to Guilford with Rev. Mr. Whitfield in 1639,
was a signer of the Plantation Covenant, and served the town as its miller
until his death in 1648. He is stated to have heen a church warden of
Mr. Whitfield's parish at Ockley in Surrey, England, and has been thought
to have lieen connected with the Mortons of Sharpenhow, Bedfordshire.
(Register, vol. xiii., p. 225.) Dea. L. M. Norton of Goshen identified
him with Thomas, son of William Norton and his second wife Dennis
Chelmsby, and put the date of his birth as about 1582. His home lot in
Guilfonl contained two acres and was on the west side of Crooked Lane
(now State Street). This lot fell to his son John, on Thomas Norton's
death, and afterwards was occupied by Lieut. William Seward, his son-in-
law. Thomas Norton also owne<l seventeen and one-half acres of upland in
Norton's quarter, a parcel of four and one-half acres of " upland in the
plaine " and a parcel of one and one-half acres of marsh land by the sea-
side. His wife was named Grace and her maiden name is supposed to
have been Wells. \^Note, In the Register for April, 1897, vol. li.,
p. 221, is a note by Elliot Stone, calling attention to the fact that Thomas
Norton and Gra<'e Wells were married in Shelton Parish, Bedfordshire, on
3Iay 5, 1G31, and that their daughter Grace was baptized Jan. 13, 1632,
in the nei«rhb<)riiig parish of Deans. A son, John, was baptized Feb. 15,
1G34. (See Blaydes' ** Genealogica Bedfordiensis.") Mr. Smyth gave
the birth of his children as follows: 1, Anne, about 1625; 2, Grace,
about 1627, and 3, John, in 1640. Also that Thomas Norton of Ockley,
Surrey, married Judith Howell in 1637. No explanation of his tangle can
as yet be given. — B. C. S.]
The children of Thomas^ and Grace Norton were :
1. Anxk,* m. John Warner of Saybrook and Hartford, 1649.
ii. Grace, m. William Seward of Guilford, April 2, 1661. (See Reqis-
TER, July, 1898. vol. lii. p. 323.)
ill. Mahy, b. about 1U35 ; m. Dea. Samuel Rockwell of Windsor, April
9, 1658.
2. Iv. John, d. March 6, 1704.
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Descendants of Thomas Norton.
[Jtily,
V. Abigail* b. abont 1642; m. Ananias TryoD of KUliDg%vortb, Aug. ^p
1667.
3. vi. Thomas, d, aboat 1713.
2. JoiiN^ Norton (Tlioma^^)^ was a miller at Guilford for many years.
Ill 16€7 be btjuglit Mr. Kcibert Kitcbers boDie lot and remo%^ed
tbitber. He married first, Hannub Stone, dijugbter of William, in
ir>t].'i, liFul sewwid, Elizabetb llubt»ar(l, daugbter of George, who
died Feliniary, 1710.
Tbe ebildren of Jobii Norton were :
i. JunN,3 b. Nov. 18, 16CG; d. Jaa. 10, 1GC6-7.
4. 11, John, b. May 29, 16(58; d. Marcb 15, nil.
5. lib 8a>iukl, b. Oct. 4. 1672; i\, April 2. 1752.
6. iv. Thomas, b. March 4, 1675; d. SepL 21, 1740.
V. Hannah, b. Feb. 24, 1677-8; m. Ebenezer Stone, Jan, 16, 1702,
vi. Maby, b. 1680.
3. Thomas^ Nortok, Je. ( Tytomas^} of Saybrook^ was a farmer in pros-
perous cir cum stances. His education wub good for tbe period-
Dea. L. M. Norton tbou^bt fbat be was iKirn as early oa 1626.
He left Guilford early, never being made a freeman tiiere, and with
fourteen otbers, on Sept. D, 16G2, signed a writing on tbe records
at Say brook, agreemg to sustain »Jo!in Clark, Sr., and oth(
opposing tbe settlement of Killingwortb at tbe Hammoi
river. He was made free at Savbrooky Sept. 9, 1668. Tbe con-
nectioD of tbe Nortoua witb Saybrook iK^gan early and when Mary
Norton, his sister, was married in 1658 to Samuel Rockwell of
Wind&ior, sbe is described in tbe records of tbe latter place as of
Say brook. After tbe deatli of bis wife be lived for a while with
his son Thomas in Sa\ brook, and later witb bis son Joseph in D\ir-
ham. By instrument dated ^lay 8, 1706, in the Saybrook records,
he appoints Dea. William Parker and De4i. Nathaniel Chapman of
Saybrook, and John Parmelee of (iuilford, *' overseers of all his
estjite and affairs/* as well during life as after his decease, ** to see
the several eettlementa i^f bis children performed, etc., on aocouitt
of his ** Inability and Incapacity by reuuson of old age." He o^viied
extc^naive tracts of land at Saylirook, Cochincbauge (Darbam),
Middletown, and probably at Killing worth. He married Elizabeth
Mason, daughter of Nicholas, JMay 8, 1G71. She died Jan. 31,
IGIMJ.
Their children were :
b EuxABETH," b. Oct. 13, 1674; d. April 2. 1676.
7. il. TnoMAs, l>. Jtnie I, 1677; d. Aug. 26, 1726.
Hi. Elizabeth, b, Dec. 26, 1679.
8. iv. Jo^KPii, b. Nov. 6, 16B1 ; d. December, 1756*
9. V. Saml EL, b. Nov. 6, 1681 ; a. July 13, 1767.
vL AaiGAlU b. Oct. 26, 1683.
viL Ebknezku, b. Oct. 26, 1683.
10. vlll. John, b. Oct, 3, 1686; d. December, 1768.
4. John* Norton {John,^ Thonuu^) of Guilford, married Hannah, daugh-l
ter of Emmanuel Buck, Nov. 14, 16*J4. She wiis born at Wethers- 1
fields April 12, 1671. and died Oct 22, 1739. As second husband j
she married John Fowler,
The children of John and Ilanuab (Buck) Norton were:
1. Anna,* b. Oct. 16, lOnS; d. single, October, 172L
IL Mauy, b. Dec. 6» 1697; d. single, 1711.
1900.] Descendants of Thomas Norton, 271
lii. John, b. Dec. 23, 1699, of Gallford. He was a man of strict integ-
rity and piety. His descendants regarded him witli higli respect
and veneration. He retained his physical and mental strength to
the close of his loug life and d. at the house of his son-in-law,
Nathan Chittenden, Jan. 11, 1797. He m. 1st, Elizabeth Robin-
son, dan. of Thomas, by whom he had no children. She d. 1728.
He m. 2d, Mary, dan. of John Morgan Groton, Nov. 14, 1729.
She d. Nov. 14, 1769. Their children were: 1. Elizabeth,^ b.
1732; d. single, Oct. 21, 1784. 2. John, b. December, 1734; d.
Aug. 17, 1804; m. Lncy Lee, Dec. 27, 1758; she d. March 16, 1802.
8. Ruth, b. December, 1736; d. Aug. 12, 1814; m. Nathan Chit-
tenden, Oct. 23, 1756; d. June 6, 1819, aged 89. 4. Zebulon, b.
1740; removed to Bloomflekl, N. Y.; was at South Britain, 1766;
d. 1815 ; m. Naomi Booth. 6. Abraham, b. 1742 ; removed to Wol-
cott, Conn. ; m. Doolittlc, and had four sons and nine
daughters. 6. Mary, b. 1747; d. at Bristol; m. Justus Pierce of
Southbury. 7. Andrew, b. 1760; d. single, Sept. 2, 1776. 8.
Nathan, b. 1762; d. March 1, 1785; lived in Guilford, and was
drowned at the mouth of the harbor; m. Elizabeth Roberts of
Middletown, May 14, 1771. 9. Iluldnh, b. 1754; d. 1748; m.
Israel Johnson of Meriden or Wallingford, who d. Oct. 21, 1784.
iv. Sarah, b. Feb. 26, 1702.
v. Joseph, b. Oct. 10, 1704; lived in Guilford; d. March 9. 1781; m.
Mary Champion of Lyme, April 11, 1728. She d. July 13, 1800.
Their children were: 1. Simeon^ of Guilford; b. March 8, 1729;
d. Dec. 22, 1772; m. Mary, dau. of Patrick Faulkner, Nov. 20,
1755. 2. David, b. Oct. 31, 1730; lived in Waterbury, 1780, and
later at Wolcott; killed by lightning, 1802; m. 1st, Submit Ben-
ton, Nov. 11, 1762; she d. about 1765. He m. 2d, Suza Bishop.
3. William, b. Jan. 22, 1732; d. June 17, 1760. 4. Hannah, b. Oct.
I, 1734. 5. Philemon, b. June 24, 1736; d. October, 1736. 6.
Xoah, b. June 27, 1740; d. May 31, 1763; m. Mary 7.
Beriah of Gnllford, b. 1742; d. Nov. 10, 1803; m. Rebecca Howd
of Branford, Feb. 24, 1760; she d. Jan. 28, 1805.
vi. Elizabkth, b. Oct. 6. 1706; d. Sept. 21, 1753; m. Daniel Benton,
Auij. 8, 1728. He d. Ang. 25, 175C.
vii. Hannah, b. March 10, 1710; d. single, November, 1724.
5. Samikl' Norton (/oAn,^ Thomas^) of the East River Quarter in
Guilfonl, married lirst, Abigail Ward, Jan. 25, 1G92-3. She died
Aug. 10, 171111. He married second, widow Sarah West, who died
Aug. G, 1752. His list in 1716 was £87. 3s. Od.
His children were:
i. Abigail,* b. Nov. 12, 1693; m. Benjamin Griswold, June 17, 1718.
ii. Samuel, b. July 10, 1698; lived in Salisbury, Conn., and d. Novem-
ber, 1745; ra. Thankful Wilcox, Sept. 6, 1722. Their children
were: 1. Samupl,^ b. 1723; lived at Salisbury. 2. Ishi, b. 1729;
lived at Hammonassett in East Guilford; d. July 21, 1801 ; m. 1st,
Mary Hand, whod. Jnlv 6, 1785; m. 2d, Lydia Hill, who d. March
19, 1843, ai. 90. 3. Asiihel, lived in Salisbury iu 1760. 4. James,
lived in Salisbury in 1765.
ili. KEZL\n. b. Dec. 21, 1700; m. John Grave, the ♦* smith," Aug. 1,
1723. Ho d. April, 1759.
iv. Anna, b. July 10, 1703; d. Dec. 22, 1726: m. Selah Murray, May 14,
1725. He d. March 13, 1764.
V. Tkyal. b. Jan. 16, 1706; d. Aug. 19, 1784; m. Richard Bristow, May
II, 1738. lied. April. 1800.
vi. MiNDWELL, b. June 6, 1708; d. Sept. 20, 1750; m. Samuel Meigs,
Nov. 4. 1731. He d. Sept. 1, 1751.
vii. Tuaxkful, b. Sept. 4. 1710.
viii. IsAiAii, b. Jan. 12. 1712; lived in Middletown; m. Joanna More-
house of Saybrook. Their children were : 1. Sarah,^ b. March
12, 1749. 2. Aaron, b. June 13, 1750. 3. Andrew, b. JFeb. 18,
1752.
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Descendants of Thomas UTorton.
[July,
Thomas* Norton (John,^ TTiomm^) of Guilford wns a miller aod
wheel wrighL His list in 171 G was £109 in addition to a trade
rating or "^^ faculty " of £10; He married May 'iH, 1701, Rachel,
daughter of Comfort Starr of Middletowu, who died Sept. 30, 1740-
Their children were :
i. EAt:nEL,< b. July 12. 1702; d, March 31. 1750; m. Timothy Stone,
Ksq,, Auf;. 2^, 1720. He d, Sept. 9, 17(15.
11. Thomas, b. (>ct. 1, 1704; A,B. (Yale), 1723; lived hi Gnilford. and
d. Sept. 8, 176S; ra. Brthla . who tl 8cpt, 28, ITTfi. Their
children were: K TTiomas,^ h* 1732; lived 1o Bradford in 1774,
and d. May 5. 17i>7; m. Mt^rcv, dau. of Hojjer Tvler, March 28,
liai. 2, A»hhdU m. Submit Whedon, July 19, llh^; 8he d- Feb.
15, 1792. He lived in Branford, and d. Sept. 12, lim. 3. Jalklah,
lived at Mtddletown in 1771. 4. Btthiah, m. Dea. Pelatiah Lecte,
Junel,17G7. 5, Zi rrm A. m. Simeon Leete. 6. El^ak, 7, Benja-
min of Rntland, Vt., In 1709. H. Martha,
ill. Daxfel, b. Jan. 17, 1707; lived \a Gidlford, and d. Dec. 4, U89; m.
1st, Sarah Bradley, 1730, who d. Nov. 5, 175*5; m. 2d. Elizabeth
Chittenden, March 9, 17»JL who d, Sept. 21. 1&U2. IVm children
by hi. s first wife w^ere : 1. *S>m/i,* b. abowt 1731 ; d. Feb, 14, 17<Ui
m'. Joseph Chittenden, Jr,, 1749. He d. Jan. 8, 1793. 2, Ditnieh
b. about 17B3; m. Sarah Stone, Nov. 6, 17iji>, and lived in Dur-
ham. 3. I^ah, bapt. 1735; ni. Thonaas Stone, March 27, 1754.
4. Eaehel, b. about 1737; d. of dy^euterv, Sept. 18, 175H. 5. Eton,
b. about 1739; d. of dysenterv/Sept. 30, 1756. 6. Lois, d. Feb*
28. 1758. 8, Felix, lived at Freehold, N. J., 177il; m. 1st, Anna
J.eete in 17R3; she d. May 13, 1773; m. 2d, Hannah Harrison*
March 2, 1774. 8. Ildnnah. d. Sept. 22. 1820; m. Solntnon Lecte,
Nov. 3, 1772; he d. at Greenville. N. Y., about 1822. 9. Anna, d.
Dee. 13. 1834; ni, Thomas Leete, June 30, 1778; he d. Mav 27,
1830. 10. Chnritif, b. 1743; d. Dec. 13, 1824; m. Dec. 10, 1766,
Daniel Leete; he d. May 3, 1825. The order of some of the
younger chilcfren is iinceriain,
Iv. Reuben, b. April fi, 1711; lived In Guilford, and d, Nov. 28, 1796; m.
Hannnb, dan. of Dr. Daniel Hooiierof Hartford, Sept. 7, 1738; she
d. May 8, 1797, m. 78. Their children were : 1. Amh^ b. Ang. 3,
1739 : m. Phebe, dau. of Joslab Scraoton, March 7. 1764; she d.
Aufi. 31, 1818; he lived in Guilford, and d. Dec, 3, 1813, 2.
Booker, b. Jan, 15, 1741 ; d. Sept. 9, 1742. 3, Diadamn, b. Nov,
2, 1742; m. Joseph Dudley, July 21, i7«2 ; be d. December, 1805.
4. IJfmker, b. 1744; lived' in Guilford, and d. July 17, 1827; ra.
Sibyl Bradley of Vermont, who d. as CI, May 4, 1806. 5. Hnn-
nah. b. May 1, 1746; d. Feb. 13, 1825; m. Nalhariiel Aliis of East
Guilford. Oct. 2, 1766; he d. March 12, 1785, 6. Eetihen, b. 1748;
lived in Guilford, and d, Oct, 18, 1820; m. Lois, dau. of John
Cruttenden, who d. June 9, 1839. 7. Rarhfl, b. 1730; m. Jesse
Murray, who d, April 12, 1824. 9. Stftnfefi, b. July .^, 1754; im-
becile; d. Feb, 25, 1817. 10. Ebn% b, Jtdy 5, 1750; lived in Guil-
ford, and d. Ausj. 13, 184:i ; in. Nov. 2. 1789, Mabel Ev.*irts, who
d. May 1, 1848. 11. Amih, b. May 14. 1739; lived in Guilford; d.
Jan. 5, 1847; m. Mary Bid well of Manchester, Nov. 14, 1791 ; she
was b. Oct. 1 1, 1759 ; d. Au^'. 21, 1835, te, 76. 12, Azulmh, b. 1752;
m. Icbabod Bartlettof New Hampshire, Oct. 2, 1772, who d. Aug*
18, 1777.
V. LKAif, b. April 16, 1715; d. Jan. 17, 1783; m, Daniel Stone, 1731. He
d. Dec. 23, 1782.
vl, EnrJt. b. Nov. 8» 1718; lived in Guilford, and d. Feb. 6, 1794; ro.
Ruth, widow of Fbenexer Evarts, who d. Jan. 20, Ism. Their
child was : PfjrntL'' m. lt*t, Jeremiah Gntnnir; 2d, Richard Grii-
flnij. 3(5^ Hathaway. She d. Nov., 1811, in New Orleans.
vii. Timothy, b. Feb. 3, 1721; ilve<f in Guilford, and d. Oct. 1, 1793;
ra. Jan. 1, 1748, Elizabeth, dau. of Col. Andrew Ward; she d.
Sept. 9, 1787. Their children were: 1. Clari»sa,* and 2. EH^a-
1900.] Descendants of Thomas Norton. 273
heth, twins, b. Feb. 27, 1749 ; Elizabetb m. Jonathan Vail of Mt.
Fleasant, who d. Sept. 11, 1844 ; she d. April 11, 1841. 8. Sabrina,
b. Jan. 22, 1763; d. March 26, 1821.
7. Thomas' Norton (Thomas,^ Thomcu^) married Rebecca Neil, Dec.
11, 1701. She died Dec 1, 1748. They lived in Saybrook.
Their children were :
I. Lydia,* b. Dec. 25, 1702.
II. Rebecca, b. Sept. 16, 1704; m. Aaron Lyman of Walllngford.
iii. John, b. Aug. 6, 1706; d. Nov. 4, 1770; m. his cousin Deborah Nor-
ton, March 9, 1732. Their children were: 1. John,^ b. March 1,
1734, at Saybrook; bapt. June 30, 1734, at Durham, whither his
father had removed; m. Ist, Hannah Bishop; Dec. 21, 1767; she
d. 1773 ; m. 2d, Sarah Tainter of Branford, March 24, 1774 ; she d.
Feb. 3, 1816. He lived in Durham, and d. July 2, 1807. 2. Joel,
b. Sept. 20, 1746; d. July 2, 1746.
iv. Jkdidiah, b. Dec. 3, 1712; d. 1794; m. 1st, Eunice Curtiss of Meri-
den, 1737; m. 2d, Achsah Norton, his cousin, 1746; removed to
Merldcn, and later to Kensington, where he died. His children
were : 1. Lydia,* b. 1739 ; d. young. 2. Eunice, b. 1740 ; d. young.
8. Jedidiah, lived in Berlin and Avon, and d. 1812; m. Elizabeth
Kllboume of Avon, who d. 1825. 4. Eunice, m. John Wilcox, Jr.,
in 1766. 5. Josiahy lived In Oastleton, Vt. 6. Samuel, b. and d.
1767. 7. Samuel, b. 1759; m. Phebe Edwards, 1789. 8. Achsah,
m. John Tllden. 9. Rebecca, m. A. Wright. 10. Lydia, m. Joslah
Thompson. 11. Ruth, m. Asa Upson.
v. Ann, b. May 30, 1714; m. Tlmothj Jerome of Wallingford, 1736.
vl. Samuel, b. January, 1717; cripple.
vil. Thomas, b. January, 1720; drowned in Connecticut river, 1755; m.
Martha . Children: 1. Elizabeth,* b. 1744. 2. Rebecca,b.
1748. 3. Lydia, b. 1764.
8. Joseph' Norton (TTtomaSy^ Thomm^) resided for a while in Guilford,
and later in Durham. He married Deborah, daughter of Isaac
Cnittenden, who died in 1756.
Their children were :
i. Joseph,* b. 1710; removed to Goshen In April, 1760; d. April 22,
1773; m. 1st, rrudence Osborne, Dec. 16, 1729; she d. May 4,
17r,8. He m. 2d, Esther Stanley, who d. Fob. 25, 1705. Their
children were: 1. MehitahJe,* b. July 12, 1730; d. Jan. 1, 1707;
m. Charles Brooks. 2. EJihu, b. Jan. 11, 1732; m. Dinah Snow.
3. Daniel, b. March 2, 1736; d. Feb. 4, 1790; ra. Elizaheth Howe
of Goshen, May 27, 1702. 4. Esther, b. Dec. 18, 173«, bapt. at
Durham, Dec. 24; m. Miles Norton. 5. Prudence, h. 1740, bapt.
Aug. 24, 1742; d. June 15, 1825; m. Joseph Howe of Goshen, Oct.
24, 1768; he d. April 17, 1807.
II. Isaac, b. Auij. 17, 1712; lived In Bristol, and d. 1703; m. Mary
Rockwell (b. 1711) Nov. 12, 1735. Their children were: I. Abi-
gail,* b. Oct. 14, 1736; m. 1st, Peck; m. 2d. Samuel Lane.
2. Mnnj, b. June 1, 1738; m. Curtiss. 3. Lydia, b. March
6, 174U*; m. Howe. 4. Sylvanus, b. July 16, 1742; settled
in Norfolk, Ct. 6. Ajina, b. Oct. 17, 1743; m. Scott. 6.
Deborah, b. 1745; m. Blakesley. 7. Isaac, b. March 27,
1747; d. at Bristol, 1702; m. Esther , who d. 1800, aj. 65.
8. Aaron, b. March 26, 1740; removed to Norfolk; d. 1832; m.
Rhoda ; d. 1812, a?. 64. 0. Joel, b. May 13, 1753; lived In
Bristol; d. 1825; m. 1st, Phebe ; 2d, Hannah , d.
1821, tt'. 70. 10. Zipporah, bapt. Oct. 26, 1765, at Durham.
III. Joel, b. January, 1714; d. single.
Iv. Thomas, b. May 15, 1715; m. Mary Stedman, Nov. 6, 1740. Their
children were: 1. EHsha,* b, Nov. 12, 1741. 2. Ebenezer, bapt.
at Durham, Oct. 2, 1743. 3. Sarah, b. March 26, 1746. 4. Phine-
has, b. April 23, 1748. 6. Hannah, b. May 22, 1761.
V. Dkuokau, b. 1719; m. her cousin John Norton.
Desc€7idants of Thomas Nhrton.
[Mjr,
Samuel' Nokton (Thamas^^ TTiomm^) of Durham, mfirried Dinah
Bmlfleye* widow of Bt^njamin Bench, March 13, 1713. Sbe had
two children by her first husband, and is said to have been '* no
ordinary woman/'
Their chOdren were:
i. Samcgl,* b. March 20, 1714; d. Marcli 21, 171G.
IL Ebknkzeb, b. Dec. 30, 1715; removed to Gosben in 1739, and d.
Marcti 15, 1785; m, Elizabeth, dau. of Nathaniel Baldwin hi 1740;
sh*' d. April IG, 1^11. He was etie of the most proininont men of
Gosl»en» and represented Goshen twenty-six times in the General
Assembly, between 1760 and 1779. He was a strong and decided
whig intbe Revolution, and held tlie oilke of colonel of militia.
He was a civil magistrate from 1771, and a deacon in the Congre-
gational Chnrcb from 1706 until hi*i dt-ath. He was Stati? agent
for procuring arms for the soUiters. His grandson, Dea, L, M.
Norton, snM that ** bis Cliri»Uan character was exemplary and
uniform," His children Wi*ro : 1. jl/t/ej*,* b. March 30, 1741 ; lived
in Goshen; d, Sept. 17, 1795; m. 1st, hm cousin Essther Norton,
Dec. 14, 1758; 2d» Sibyl Andrews: 3d, Anne Agard, April 3, 1777.
2. Aaron, h. March 19, 1743; lived in Goshen and East Bloom-
field; d. Nov, 30, 1828; m. Martha, dan, of Ebenezer Foote of
Cornwall, May 15. 1769; she d. 1828. B. ElizabHh, b. Dec 19,
1746; d. at East Bloomfleld, January, 1814; m. John Dowd of
Goshen, June 4, 1703; he d. September, 1824, le. 8iJ. 4. Ehent^zer,
b. Aug. 12, 1748; lived In Goslimi ; d. Sept, 24. 1795; m. 1st, Ex-
perience Lewis, dan. of Neheiniah, Mav 4, 1709; she d. Oct. 30»
1781, IV.. 30; TO. 2d, Charity Nills, dan." of Dea, Joseph, Jnne 5.
1782 ; shod. Jtdy 17, 1843, a*. 84. He was a fanner, and six times sat
In the General Assembly, 5. Eachel, h. June 26, 1752; d. Dec. 17,
1789; m. Amasa Cook of Goshen, March 5, 1772; he d. Dec, 4,
1821, w, 12, «. Mtimna, b. March 13, 1755; m. Cai»t. Jonathan
Buel, Jr., of Gnshen, Nov. 20, 1774 : he d. Feb. 14, 1647. 7. Olive,
b. Jan. 31, 1758 ; m. Dea. Timothy Bucl, Nov. Kl, 1777. 8. Nathan-
iel, b. Dec, 31, 17C0; of East Bloomtield, N. Y. ; d. 1807; m. Patty
Beebe of Canaan, Ct., July, 17H2. 9. Binhrye. b. June BO, 1763;
d. March 27, 1812, He was a wealthy merchant and several times
sat 1u the General Asaembly. He lived at Goshen; m, Harmah,
dan. of Epliraim Starr, Sept. 20, 1792: she d. at Litchfield, Sept.
21, 1826; she m. 2d, Theron Beach of Litchrteld, March 30, 1816.
ili. SaMHel, b. March 0, 1718; lived in Goshen, and d. 8ci>t. 19, 1801;
m. Molly Lucas of Mlddletown, Nov. 27, 1740; she d. April 29,
1801 . He was a leadinic man of the town. His wife was so singu-
lar that many thought her dei'anged. Their children were: 1-
Jabes,^ b. Oct, fi, 1741; d, December, 1777; m, 1st, Margaret
Beach, dau. of Caleb, Nov. 21, 1705; slie d. Ang. 26, 17fi6; m. 2d,
Sarah, dan. of Ebenezer Biiell of Litchfield, Nov. 12, 1767. 2.
Li/di'a, b, April 3, 1743; m. John Allen of the N\ Y. (Hdoug. 3,
Mar'j, b. May 20, 1744; d. Au^. 2, 1748. 4. Sfimh, b. Oct. 7, 1745;
m. Rice Gay lord of Norfolk. 5, Samtttsh b. May 19, 1747 ; lived in
Goshen ; d. Dec. 7, 1826; m. 1st. Elizabctli, dau. of EbencKcr Lewis,
Jan. I, 1772; she d. March 5. 1814; m, 2d. Fhebe Squire. Jan. 4»
1816 ; she d. June 0, 1830. He was a deacon in the Congregational
Church. 6. Abijah, b. Feb. 26, 1749; lived in Cazen^vla, N. Y. ;
m. Lucy, dau of Walter Cook. 7. M<uy, b. Ai)ril 20, 1751 ; m.
Abel Bristow of Lima, N. Y. 8. Lfvi. b. May 12, 1754; d. May
20, 1754. 9. /.m, b. May 1,1, 1759; d. 1823; *m. Olive Whlster,
and lived in Winstetl and Can,ian.
\r Noah, b. Jan. 24, 1720; d. young.
V. David, bapt. Aug. 20. 1721; d. yonng.
vl. Dinah, bapt. Nov. 24, 1723; d. Sept, 6, I80O; ra. John Curtisa of
Dnrham, Nov. 18, 1747. He d, July 1, 1800.
viL Davu>, bapt, Jan. 30, 1726^7; of Durham and Goshen; d. Nov. 2,
1769; m. Anner, dan- of Cornelius Bronson of Southbury, Jan. 29.
1900.] DeBcendantB of Thomas ITortwu 275
1752 ; she d. Dec. 7, 1816, se. 90. He was a man of ability, energy,
talent. Their children were: 1. David,^ b. March 6, 1758; of
Sangerfleld, N. T. ; m. Lois Fergason, who d. 1837. 2. Eber, b.
Jaly 29, 1755; of East Bloomfleld; ro. Diantha Dowd, June 1,
1785; she d. Feb. 1. 1838, ae. 74. 8. Oliver, b. May 15, 1757; of
Sangerfleld; d. Jan. 6, 1838; m. Martha Beach of Goshen. 4.
JohHj b. Nov. 29, 1758 ; of Bennington, Vt. ; d. Aug. 24, 1828 ; m.
Lucretia, dan. of Capt. Jonathan Buel; she d. Aug. 15, 1852. 5.
Anna, b. Oct. 29, 1760; d. at Hudson, Ohio, Aug. 81, 1816; m.
David Hudson of Branford, Dec. 23, 1783 ; he d. March 17, 1836.
6. Alexander, b. March 10, 1763; of Goshen; d. Nov. 2, 1848; m.
Rhoda Collins, May 4, 1786; she d. Aug. 3, 1856. 7. Andrew, b.
May 7, 1765; d. Oct. 28, 1838; he lived in Goshen; was a gold-
smith ; m. Laurain Hnrlburt, dau. of Elisha, who d. May 27, 1851.
8. William, b. May 30, 1767; d. 1840; he lived at Nassau, N. Y.,
and m. widow Ann Morrison. 9. Miriam, b. March 22, 1770; d.
May 6, 1843; m. Timothy Collins, Sept. 8, 1791; he d. April 22,
1846, a?. 77.
viii. Noah, b. Jan. 26, 1728-9; d. 1807; m. Experience Strong of Dor-
ham, Dec. 29, 1757; she d. 1811.
10. JouN* Norton {Thomas,^ Thomcu^) married Elizabeth , Dec.
29, 1757. She died in 1811.
His children were :
i. Jonathan,* b. Feb. 18, 1712; of Durham, Killingworth, Bristol,
Southington and Norfolk; d. Oct. 27, 1801; m. Ruth , who
d. Jan. 15, 1809. They owned the covenant at Durham, Feb. 6,
1737-8. Their children were : 1. Jonathan,^ bapt. March 5, 1737-8,
in Durham. 2. Stephen, bapt. in Durham, June 28, 1741 ; d. Sept.
11, 1826 ; lived in Norfolk, Ct. ; m. Experience Gaylord, 1762 ; she
d. Sept. 12, 1825, se. 83. 3. Buth, bapt. in Durham, Aug. 20, 1743;
m. Nov. 26, 1770, £dwai*d Scoville of Waterbury. 4. Jonathan,
b. Aug. 27, 1745 ; d. single, in the West Indies. 5. Sarah, bapt.
Feb. 28, 1748, in Durham. 6. Phebe. bapt. May 13, 1750, in Dur-
ham. 7. »/(>?), b. 1752, in Southington ; d. young. 8. */oft, b. 1757 ;
d. in SouthlDgton, 1759. 9. Lucy, b. 1791; d. young, at Norfolk,
whither the family removed in 1774.
il. JouN, b. Feb. 26, 1715; m. Mary Griswold, 1742; lived in Durham
and Killiugworth. Their children were: 1. Mary,^ b. April 13,
1743; m. Hull, a sailor. 2. Bhoda, b. Aug. 16, 1745; m.
Pannelee of Killingworth. 3. Moses, b. Dec. 28, 1746; m.
Mary Linn, who d. 1856. 4. John, b. Feb. 23, 1748. 5. Aaron, b.
June 24, 1751 ; m. widow Rutty. 6. Anne, m. 1st, Baker
of Lanesboro; 2d, James Nettleton. 7. Elah, m. Iluldah Hull.
8. Amos, b. 1765; of Killingworth and North Bristol; d. Dec. 4,
1822; m. Sylvia Field, who d. March 5, 1812. 9. Abel, b. 1768;
d. sinj^le.
iii. Brnjamin, b. Feb. 12, 1719; of Killingworth and Durham; killed in
the French war; m. Eliza Seward, dau. of Noahdiah, who d. 1807.
They owned the covenant, July 29, 1740, at Durham. Their chil-
dren were: 1. Benjamin,^ h. July 10, 1746; m. Azubah Munger,
Nov. 22, 1771 ; lived in Killingworth, Rutland and Kast Bloom-
fleld. 2. yuahdiah, b. Aug. 17, 1748; of North Bristol (now
North Madison); d. May 15, 1805; m. 1st, Sarah, dau. of Capt.
John Ilopson ; m. 2d, Abigail, widow of Ebenezer Hall, Oct. 22,
1801. 3. Joel, b. Sept. 7, 1750; m. Ada, dau. of David Blatchley
of Killingworth (now Clinton). 4. Hannah, b. Sept. 17, 1752;
m. James Davis of Killingworth. 5. Elizabeth, b. May 10, 1755 ;
m. Dea. Timothy Hill of East Guilford (now Madison). 6. El-
nathan, b. May 10, 1755; m. Rachel Camp of Durham; he lived
in Hartland and Southington. 7. Charity, b. Sept. 28, 1758; m.
Samuel Wright of Durham.
iv. Ephraim, b. Aug. 20, 1720; m. Mary ; lived in Durham, and
probably in New Durham, N. Y. They owned the covenant, Dec.
S76
The Two JPeaches^^ of MarMehead.
[My,
vi.
I» 1748. Tlieir cliildren were: 1. CharJe^,^ b. Dec, 8, 1748; of
Durbara^ m, Elizabeth — . 2. EUzahHh, h. Juoe 9, 1761* 3.
MimhcelU b- Oct. 21, 1750,
STKpnKx, b. June 7, 1724; m. Abij^all ♦and d. Nov. 8, 1808-
They lived In Durham, and owned th& covenant there Jane 11,
1749. Their chilflren were: 1. Mfdwi,^ h. June 30, 1749, 2.
AMgail, b. Joly U, 1754. 3. Stephen, b. Jan. 20, IT&H. 4. OzioM,
b. Dec. 31, 1753, d. Lynifin, b. June 1, IT^Ki ; a phvsk-mn ; ni. Olive
Weld, July 18, 1795. 6. Xe«?/s, b. April 28, 1766;' d, Jan. 8. 1770.
Elizabeth, b. Jan. 15, 17S6; m. Joseph Seward, Jan. 14, 1748.
'THE TWO PEACHES" OF MAKBLEHEAD.
By tbe Rev. Robktit WBan,t Peach, Camden, New Jcntey,
I
Nov. 30, 16C9, Samuel Morj2:nn of Marbleliead, Masa., in a deposition,
spoke of **the two Peachea'' (Ci". Essex Co. Court Papers, xvi. 65). April
28| 170tj, Nathaniel Walton, in a deposition concerning the running of certain
boundaries in Marbkbead about 1G71, usjed the expres^sion, *Mbe two
peach ef* ; *' two tlavs cnirlier, Tbos, DaHing, in a depoBition, lipoke of "one
of y" Feaclios." The record of tbese bitter depositions may be found in
the office of tlie Register of Deeds at Salem, under ditte of July d^ 1703.
In Seventeenth Century record)* of JIarblebead and Salein I bave fotind
John Peach, 8r., and John Peacb, Jn, named together over forty times,
jind, inclmling these instances, the older man named one hundred times and
tlie younger over eighty, besides tliirty cases in which the distinction ol
Benior or junior is omitted. With the exception of the son and daughters
of John, Jr., and the children of hiB son, I have found the name Peach in
these old recoils not once. From thift I conclude that John Peach, Sr,,
and John Peach, Jr., were fumiliarly known as *' the two Peaches," and
tlmt there were no other Peaehe4i, outside of tJie family of the latter, in
Marblehead at that time.
John, Jr.-, made a deposition Apr, 26, 1667, when he was aged about 53
(Cf. Kst^ex Co, Court Papers, liv, 91). His age was 59 in IG72 (Cf. N. E.
lliflt, & Gen. Reg., vii. 357), It was 77 July 22, inno (Cf- Felt's Annals
of Salem, Ist Ed„ p. ^291^,— Note. — John, Sr,, died in 1084). The prob-
able date of the birth of John, Jr., would therefore fall between April 26
and July 22, 16i:i.
A man aged 77 in 1690 would not be describe<l as **aged HO ye^re or
iherabout" in 1684; therefore the John Peach whose deposition was made
June 23 of the latter year, must have been .John, Sr. In it he testified
that he came to New England in 1(330 (Cf, Er^sex Co. Court Papers,
xliv, 30 ; N. E. Hit*t. & Gen, Reg., xxxii. 237), John, Sr,, made a
deposition Jany. 27, 1669, ** being then above 50" (Cf, Essex Co, Court
Papers, xiv; 44). He was aged 60 in 1672 (Cf. N, E. Hist. & Gen. Reg.,
vii. 357)* These data far from coineide. It is probable that he did not
know his exact age, but was Iwrn between 1604 and 1G12, being from one
to nine years ohler than John, Jr.
W^here John, Sr., abode from 1630 to 1636 does not appear, bat prob-
ably it was in Marblehead. He was evidently well settled in that plac€
before Jan. 28, 1636, wdieu the first mention of Marblehead is found in
the ** Salem Towne Booke *' (p. 8}j and concerns ** John Peach ffy^sherman
1900,]
" The Two Peaches'' of Marhhhead.
ill
and Nicholas mariott" (Ci Hist Col. Essex Inst, iv. 93). That thw was
John^, Sr*, appears from a eomparison of VoL xx., folio 97, reverse, m the
office of the Register of Deeds^ vrilh the ninth item of his will, on file in
the Prolmte office, both \n Salem, tJohn* Sr,, died in Mnrblehea(l (Cf. Ist
Book of De^th^, p, 3, in Abbot Hall) Aug. 20, 1*]K4, By his will it ap-
pears thfit he left neither wife nor child. ()ne of his be^juest^ was to John
and Thomas, sons of his consin William Peach. Now William was ths
onlj son *>f ♦lohii, Jr.^ ami John and Thomas were hi& eldest aoiis (Cf, the
will of John, Jr., Esi^cx Probate offico; Baptif^mal RenoMfi* 1st Church,
Marhlehead), But as**<xnisin" was used indefinitely in those days, the
exact relationship of ** the two Peaches '* is not determined. They were
probably first cousins.
Jolm, Jr., was *' made free at y* Conrt,'' May 16, 1683. He was then
8e?enty years old, and (as well a.s John, Sr,) had often been a selectman of
Marblehead. John Devereux, Thos. Pitman, Sn, and Joflt?ph Dallaber,
Sr., were amongst others admitted freemen at the same time (Cf, *' Roc-
orda of the Governor and Company of tlie Ma^ia. Bay in N. Eng.," v. 542)*
The foregoing data afford correction!^ of several historical and genealogi-
cal errors which I have found. Ist, John Farmer*s 'nTeneafo;^cal Register
of the First Settlers of New Englan<l,'* Lancaster, Mass., 1829, p, 221, says
that Pe^ch, *SJohn, Marhlehead 1648, born about ltil2, had a son John,
admitted freeman 1683,'* But John, Jr., was not the son of John, Sr.,
nor had John, Jr., a son John, 2d, Savage's " f Genealogical Dictionary/'
&c., iii. 37G, says that Pe^ich, ** John, Salem or Marhlehead 1648-79, said
to l»e born 1612, of whom Felt finds mention 16130, may have been father
of John, J r,, of M a rbl eh ead, freeman. 168*1** Here is Farmar*s mistake
repeated, and additionally the wrong dat^s 1648-79 for .John, Sr.» in Mar-
Wehead, the correct dates being (16:^0,^) 1G:3G^*84. 3d, the N, E. Hist. <&
Gen. Re-g,, vii. 357, has it that " John, sen,, and .John, jun., lived in Mar-
blehead 41 years and 33 years [So C^jilin].'* But John, Sr., dwelt there
for at least 48J years, and probably nearly 54 years ; and John, Jr*, over
bO years, llie latter stiitement is based upon the following data : (a)
June 30, 1 669, Jolm, Jr, (also John, Sr.), dt?pose<l that one Henry Stacey had
poeaessed a certain lot in Marhlehead about 27 years (Cf. Essex Co. Court
Papers, xiv. 115). This goes back to 1642 — the year in which the dis-
tinction ** Sen/* Is first applied to a John Poiich, so far as I can find,
[John junior's wife, Alice, is named io the Court Papers, i, 19, May 5,
1644,] (h) Tlie latest date for John, Jr., is April 11, 1692 [his grandson
John was then about 12], when he was alefted on a committee to look
after the commons, &c^ (Cf. Copy of Original Town Ilt^cord from 1648 to
1710, p. 185 — in Ablwt Hall), (c) \\\& estate was inventoried Nov. 28, 1693
(Cf- Essex Probate Recortls, ceciii. 214). Tht^ dates for him in Marble-
head are 1642 — '92, with the probability of a few years earlier for the first
juid 1693 for the final year. 4th, Savage's Dictionary, iii. 376, says that
Peach, ** Georgia, Marhlehead, 1674, may have been son of *)ohn. See
Pettche." But once agahi, John, Sr,, hjid no son ; John, Jr., had an **onely
aonne William '* (Cf. his will^ in the Essex Co, Probate office), and Wil-
liam was only 22 in 1674 (Cf. Hist. Col. Essex Inst., xii. 63), George
Peak or Peake, not Peach, is corn?ct; the name is found thus in both de^s
and baptismal records. 5th, another misreading, not yot published, is in
tlie Index to the Essex Co. Court Papers, Salem : ** Vol. 11, p. 98 — Wm,
Fexwi'h, sued by selectmen for debt,** The paper on p. 98 of vol. xi. bears
nu name. R^^^ferenoe to the Court Retords of the same date shows the
VOL. Liv. 19
278
" The Two Peaches" of Marblehead.
[July,
name to have been ** Williara Peak." 6th, the N. E, Hiat. & Geo, Reg.,
ii. 82, gives William Peach as one of the sigtKTs of a petition against im-
|K»st$, 1668 or '6*J. This must havii been Peak, inateaiJ, for WilJiam Peach
was then only alwiil 16 years old. From the fourth to the tentli decade of
the Seventeenth Century, ^"^ the two Peaches*' of Marblehead were the
♦* cousins,'* of very nearly the same a^, John, jienior, and John, junior.
John, Sr, was a selectman in 1648, *4l^ '50, '56, Y)7j '51)- 62, 71, *72,
77 and '81 (Cf. Rojtd«: ** Marblehead Manoal/' p, 76 ; but of these iktes
Roads did not find '50, '62 and 72, and I coulcl not find^ in the town min-
utes, *57, *59 and '61). Jolin^ Jr,, was r selwtman in 1656, ■59-*62, and
71 [Roads does not |;ivo '59, '62 and '71 ; I conld not iind '61]* John,
8r., was fre(|uently an appnuBer uf estates, court constable, way-warden,
fence-viewer, *S.e. Roadis, in his ** History of Marblehead," 2d Ed., pp, 24,
35, gives a most in teres ting aocoimt of the work of a committee, of which
he WB& a member, in assigning se^ts in the ** Lentoo *' of the meet ing-house,
'* Peach's Point '* took its name from him. John, Jr*, was often appointed
on responsible committees, to ** lay out " land that was to be dii^idefl, " view
iFences," guartl the right* of llie commoners to pasturage of their cattle, i&c.
He was fre(|iientiy a witness to wills and deeds. The laods of both men
are often referred to as boundaries.
In 1648, John, Sr,, was entitk*d to pasture two cow^s and John^ Jr., one,
on the common. In 1674—5, when disputed rights in the commons were
settled by the General Court, out of 116 commoners who stdjHcribed agree^
ment, John, Sr., was entitled to three cows' commonage and John, Jr., to
five. Only two other men were allowed as many as tlie latter — Samuel
Cheever, five, and Moses Mavenck, nine (Cf. Copy of Original To^^qi Rec-
ord from 1648 to 1710, pp. 'J, Q>^ and 69). John senior's Marblehead
estate was inventoried at £303 ; John junior's at £;^89. The former left
lauds in England and six **parsell9" of land in Marblehead: the latter left
BIX lots in Marblehead, and had previously given away three, one to eacli
of his daughters. Two of these ** lots " were each of ten acres, one of
eight, and one of five, the others not specilicd.
The relatives named in the will of John, Sr., were : John Squire, sister^a
son, in liarbados ; his brother Thomas's widow, his sister Margerie'a chil-
dren, and John Minson, his cousin, Simsboroiigbt England ; his cousin
William Peat^h's sons John and Thomas, his cousin John h^gg, his etiusin
William Hine^ wife Abigail and John Hine, their son ; his cousin Peter
Dalliwar and daughter Margaret; and his cousin Joseph Dalliwar [all of
Marblehead].
John, Jr., duritig his lifetime gave certain pieces of property to his
daughters, Hannab, wife of William Waters; Elizabeth, w^fe of John
Legg, and I^Iary, wife of William Woods ; tbese gifts he did *^ furtber con-
firme and siiremake " in his will. His remaining estate he bequeathed to
his ** dear and lieloved wife Alice Peach/' after her death to descend to his
*'one!y sonne William Pe^cb," from him to go to his ** present wife Emme
during her widowbooil onely," after which ** to descend to his two sonnes
John and Thomas." This will was dated Jany, 10, 1688. William's
youngest son William, then over four years old (Cf. Hist* Col. Essex Inst.,
xii. 6t]), was left out
From John, Jr., •* one of y* Peaches," are descended the Peaches ol
Marblehead and Salem, with their branches scattered over the country.
His son William's wife Emme was the daughter of John Devereux (Ci
Essex Co. Deeds, xviii. 174, reverse). 'William's daughter Hannah mar-
1900.] The Trashe Family in England. 279
ried John Galley, Jan. 29, 1711 ; his son John married Sarah Stace^ of
Salem, Dec. 30 (or Nov. 30), 1700; his son Thomas married Mary Goes
(Coaxe, Goose), 14, 1704; his son William married Sarah Elkins of
Lynn, Jan. 4, 1711 (Gf. Ist Book of Marriages, Abbot Hall, pp. 17, 21,
27). Of the children of these three sons and of their sons and grandsons,
sixty-one were baptized in the First Ghurch and seven in the Second
Church of Marblehead in the eighteenth century. Further details are
given by me in an article entitled ** The Ancestry of the Peach Family,"
contributed to the forthcoming official history of the town of Newbury,
Vermont, edited by Mr. Frederic P. Wells.
THE TRASKE FAMILY IN ENGLAND.
Communicated by William Blakb Trask, A.M., of Dorchester.
Extracts from Registers at East Coker, Somerset, England, made in
1897, by the late George Cecil Trask, Esq., of Ceylon, India; a native of
Somersetshire, who died in Ceylon, in the month of February, 1899.
1564-5 dau. of Februarie John, son of George Traske, bapt
1567. 22 Sept buried John Traske the elder.
1569. 20 June, William son of Nicholas Traske buried.
1570. 11^»» Jan. buried John son of William Traske.
1570. 29 Dec' bapt Mable, daughter of George Traske.
1571. 29 Dec' buried Catherine, wife of John Traske.
1571. 1»* Dec' Married Edward Traske & Christian Darby.
1572. 27^ Jan. married Lionell Traske, and Anne Dibble.
1573. 30'^ June, bapt William, son of Lionell Traske.
1573. 11'** Nov' bapt. Johanna, daughter of George Traske.
1575. 8^^ Oct bapt John, son of Stephan Traske.
1576. 7^** July, bapt Elizabeth, daughter of George Traske.
1576. 22 Oct. bapt Henry, son of Lionell Traske.
1578. 19*^ July, bapt William, son of Reinold Traske.
1579. 19 Jan. bapt. George, son of George Traske.
1579. 3"* Aug. bapt Margaret, daughter of Edwarde Traske.
1579. 9'^ Sept bapt Agnes, daughter of Nicholas Traske.
1580. 23 May, Dorothy, daughter of Lionel.
1580. 8^** Dec. buried William Traske.
1581. 23 August bapt William son of Edwarde Traske.
1581. 3 Dec' Johan daughter of Nicholas Traske.
1582. 1st Jan. buried Stephan Traske.
1582. 23 April buried Margery Traske.
1582. 4 May buried Johan daughter of Nicholas Traske.
1582. 13 May bapt. Lionell son of George Traske.
1583. 28^ Feb. bapt Elizabeth daughter of Lionell Traske.
1583. 27'** April bapt. Johan daughter of Nicholas Traske the younger.
1584. 19^** Nov' bapt Agnes daughter of Edwarde Traske.
1585. 8th Feb. buried Agnes daughter of'P^warde Traske.
1585. 15 Oct. bapt. John son of Lionell Traske.
1585. 14'** Dec' bapt William son of Nicholas Traske.
1586. 16 April bapt Nicholas son of Richarde Traske.
1586. 17 July bapt Honor daughter of Edward Traske.
280
2%e Traske Family in England.
[July;
1587. 29 Jan, bapt. Edith daughter of Edwarde Traeke.
1587* 23 June bapt, Joliane daughter of George Tmske.
I,'i87. 18 August bapt. Uoban son of Osmund Traftke-
1587. 10*** Sept biirit^l Robart son of Osmund Trajske.
1587, 22 Dec. buried Johana daughter of George Traake*
1587. 27 Dec. buried George Trauke.
1588. 28 Dec. bapt. Jobn sou of Osmund Traaka.
1589. 29 April buried Mcholas Traske.
\hm. 4»»^ [>] Maie buried George Traake (of Louglanda ?).
1 589< 20 Sept. ba[>t, George son of George Traflke,
15JI0. 2t3 Feb. buried J oho sou of Osmund Traftke.
1591, 10 May bapt. Edwarde son of Osmund Traske.
159L 2H July bapt. Mary daughter of Johu Traj^ke.
1591* Ist Nov^ bapt. Edwarde son of Richard Traske.
1591. 30 Nov*^ buried Floreuoe Traske wife of Ricbarde*
1593. 12 Jan. bapL Johu sou of Edwarde Traake.
1595. 23 Mar. buried J oh an wife of 0«muud Troiske.
1596. 7 iSept. buried John 80ii of Edv^^ard Traske.
1596* 6 Oct. burit-d Edward sou of Richard Traska.
1597. 29^^ June burie<l John son of J oh an Traske widow.
1598. 4 Feb. married Henry Traske & A unable [Pynabury ?J*
1598* 9 Sept. bapt. John son o£ John Traske.
1599. 23"^'^ Ap' bapt, Oaiuiiud son of Osmund Traske.
1600. 17 Feb. burit^d Alice wyfe of Edwarde Traske.
1600, 18^^ Ap' buried Catbmne Traske widow.
1600, 31 Jan. buried Florence Traske.
1604. 12 Aug. bapt. Tho* son of Osmund Traske.
1606. 23 Nov. married JoJm Traske & [ . . Wi the well ?]*
1606. 23 Dec, bapt. John son of Osmund Traske.
1601). [ * ♦ ] bupt. Elizabeth daughter of John Traske.
1609. 26 Xov. bapt. Lionell son of John Traske.
1609-10, t^ Feb. buried Edwarde Traske widow {tic),
1610. 16 May buried Liooell son of Johu Traske.
1617* 11"' Feb. bapt. Margaret liaughter of John Traske.
1617. 18 May bapt. William sou of Nkx>laa Tntske.
1619. 13 Feb. buried Charity servant of Nicholas Traske.
1619. 21 May William son of Edward© Traske (bapt,),
1621. 23 Mar. bapt. .lohn son of Nichohis Traske.
1621, 4 Nov'' buj'icd Reynold Traske,
1 622. 1 4 Mm*, bapt. Osmuiid sou of Edward Traske.
1G22. 20 May buried Clirifltiaii wife of Nichokis Traske.
1624, 20 Jan* bapt. John son of Edwanle Traske.
1626. 8^ Aug. buried Nicholas Traeke.
1629. 30 Nov. bmied Nicholas son of William Traske.
1631* 9 Oct. bapt, Edwarde son of Edwartle Traske.
1633, 4 April buried Margaret daughter of John Traske.
1634, 22 April buried John Traske.
1634* 25 Sept, married John Traske & Joane Lane*
1635, 15 Jail, buried Edward Traske,
1635. 14 Oct, bapt. Marie daughter of John Traske of , . . & Joan.
1637, 5 Nov, buried Marie daughter of John Traske of * , , dcjoan.
1639. 13 Juue married Nicholas Traake & Susan Churcbhouse.
1640* 29 Mar. bap. Joane daughter of Nicholas Traske & Susan*
1900.]
The TrasJce Family in England.
281
1640. 16 August bapt. Thomas son ol John Traske & Joan.
1640. 22 Feb. biirit^ Margaret Traske widow.
164L 20 Mar. bapt. John son of John T. & Joane.
1642. 20 Nov' biij)t. Susan daughter of Nicholas Traske & Siiaan.
1642. 27 Dec. bapt. ('hristian (laughter of Lionell Traske df Alioe*
1643. 16 Jan. married John Traskei & Eiiith [Trowe?].
1644. 1 May bapL Joan dati of Lionell Traske & Alice.
1644. 25 Aug, bapt. Margaret dan of John Traske & Joane.
1644. 23 Ck*t. bapL Nicholas son of Nicholas & Susan.
1644- 15 April burieti Edith wife of William Traske,
1644. 4 Nov' Imried Margaret daughter of John Traske.
1647. 4 Sept. bapt Roynold son of John Traske & Joane,
164^. 29 June buried Joan wife of John Trastke.
1651. 10 May bapt. Gabriel son of John Traske.
1661- 2 Nov' bapt. Judith daughter of Edward Traske.
1662. 12 Jan. buried William Tnijike "of the alnies house.^*
167L 8 Mar. bapt. Emma daughter of Edward Traske & Jtidilh.
Deed of William Traske, of Coacombe,* co. of Dorset, England, to his
nephew, John Traske, dated May 5 th, 1589.
To all XUan people to whom thels presentes shall come I WiUlara Traske, of
CoAcsombe !n the conntle of Dorset, sackweftver seodetli ^reetinjre in our Lord
God Everlastlnge Wliereas Nicholas Traske brother of tlie said William lat of
East Coker la tlie couutle of Sotnmersett Husbandman, deceased in hl8 lyfe-
time amongst other thlnges have and did prove ane estst In fee simple of and in a
ecrtalne Tente [tenement] caUed Bills witli an orcliarde and divers prcls of
l^ronnde Ther unto belnm^in^re that is to saie one close of arrable land one
pasture adjoynlnj^e imto the said orebarde and one piece of irroimd more called
Hew hi 11 containing by estimation one half acre of land, be It ra or or less wher
ther Is a honse new lie erected and bnilded now in the tenure of one Thomas
Howchins or bis as^slgnes and also three yerdes of arrable land or pasture
ground lyinge In afor»aide called Wokely And wiiich premlsies are sltoat lyinge
and beinge within the mann' of East Coker afore*iaid to hiwe and to Juyfd the
said Tente and orchard** and the said prcls of j^rowndu there unto belongln^e
with all and alnsrular The app arte nances miUi the aald Nicholas Tra><k ami to
bis heirs and assi^nes foreuer To be hohlen of The cheefe lordes of the fi^ by
The rente suites & prices Thereof due and of rlirht accnstnuiede Tliies? presents
oow Therefore Wittnesseth that I the forsaki William e Traske, as next and
light heirs of my said Brother Nicholas Traslce & tlso for divers other good
and reasonable causes and considerations me onto thels presentes especlallie
mo^lnge To hsue demised graanted and by this my present wrigtinje bane con-
firmed unto my wel beloved In Christ John Traske the sonne of Georgr Trask
my brother lat of Kast Coker in the said cnunlle of Somerset deceaned all and
ilDgiilAr my said landeiit and tenement called Bills and the ^ald orcharde and
close of arrable lantle ore pasture thereunto adjoynlng-e and the i^aid house and
prcll of ^rounde called Hewhill nowe in the tenure of Thomas Howchins as
aforesaid and the said these yeardea of arrable land ore pa.stnre in Wokey and
with all and singular that appertames unto these said landes or tenement be-
longinge ore in any wise apptalnln«j To haue hold U!tf octuple and Enloye all
and slng^ilar the premises with appurtenances nilntl fully before specifyed de-
mised grannted and confirmed unto the said John Trnskes ami to his helres and
aasignes foreuer to the oulie proper use and commoditle of the said John Traske
and of his helres and ass I ernes to be h olden of the cheefe lordes of the fee by
the rentes suites and prices thereof first due and of ryt^ht accustometh And I
the said William Traske all and sin^lar the premi^jes with the appurtenances
befor specified demised given grauntcd and confirmde And whatsoever in theia
•Oorscombe. co. Dorset. P. T. Beaminster (HI) i m. N. E. Pop. «532. A parish
tn the bandreii of Beaminster, Briclport dtvision ; living, a rectory in the archdeaconry
«C Doiiet «id diov^ae of Brirtoi.— Gorton *i TopographictU Dictionary, Londoo, ISS3.
282
The Trashe Family in England.
[July,
my present wrytiEge is specifietl in manner and form nforesalci to the said John
Trasake his he! res & as^igues loreucr agauiAt all peopell shall and will warraoitte
acquire und dcftrnd hj tlieis preaents.
Furiheiinore know Ye me the aforsaid William Traske have constituted
deputed and in my place gave unto my well beloved in Christ Walter Grove
. , . . and Beniiedict DIble my true ami lawfiill Attomes Joyntlie are
deeiredlie to enter for me and in my name Into the forsaid Ten'te and other the
Fremisftes with his appurtenaiiccH or into one prcli thereof for and in the name
of the whole of all and singular the premises above devized and graunted and
pofiseasions and seasons for me aod in my name to b€ had and taken full &
peaceable posisessiou and »ea$an thereof to delivir to the said Joim Trat*ke to
be had unto him and to his heires and aasignes according to the strength forme
& etfecte of this my preaente wrightinge satisfied and aliowed all and euery
thinge my sa^d attornies In my nainc shall doe or one of them shall doe in the
premisses In witnes» whereof I the forsaid William Traske onto this my
present deed now put my hand and seal I tlie fyfthe date of Maye iu the year
of the reigne of our Sovereigne ladie Elizabeth hie the grace of God of Eng-
land Trance and Ireland Queue Defender of the faith, TricesUno 1589*
WU.LIAM X ThASKE
mk
Memorand. The forteaneth daie of Nouemher in the year within wry ten pos-
sess I one was taken of and in the said tenemente with the appurtenances within
demised and graunted by the attorneies within named
and Bcnnedict Dible and by them deliaered to the witidu named Jolm Traske
to have and to hold to him and to his heires and asslgnes foreuer accordinge to
the tenor purporte and effecte thereof in the preseutes of as
John Mathkwks Howchins [He]
AUTHtTU DiBLK
The following is an extract from a letter written me by Mr» Trask, be-
fore mentioned, dated 20 Portland Place, Bath, England^ 2l&t June, 1897.
'* William Blake Trask Esq,,
Dear Sir.
Your kind letter of 2«i^ March was forwarded to me here from
Ceylon. I should have replied to it earlier bat have been for two montha in
hospital and therefore miable to attend to corrcspoudence.
I have now left hospital and shalL probably, leave again for Ceylon before
long, with healtli ntMnewhat impaired* aod I do not look forward with much
eagerness to a future of haixl work such as lies before me.
I am having a photo of my late brother Surgeon-Captain John Ernest, copied
for you and when received will send it on. [Tlie photograph was duly re-
ceived. This brother, John Ernest Trask, ''died of cholera, in the execution of
his duty with the Dongola Expedition, 25th July, 1811G, at Kusheh, Egypt. He
was born In England, 27th October* 1861 j was of the Army Medical Staff, M R
C S L B C P."]
♦ *«•••*
A cousin of my late Fatlier has lu his possefslon a curious old deed, dated
1689, whlcli I liave jnst translat<?dt and as I write tliis my wife is copying my
translation to be forwarded to you with this letter.
1 have visited the parishes ol East and West Coker and have taken extracts
from tlie registers in tlie former place — there being no reference to Traske in
those of West Coker,
These extracts from 1364 to 1671 I have copied out and enclose them for yon.
Ton will observe that a Williani Traske was baptized on the o Dec. 15$^»
Could this be Cap*" William Traske of Salem? •
Reri C. PowelU the ificumbontof East Coker, f was most obliging & gave me
wliat assiatauce he could In declpherhig the registers* He informed mo that
• See New-England Hist, and Gen. Register, Hii, 4»3»
t K*«t Coker, co. Somerset ; Post town, Yeovil, 3 m. S. S,West. Pop. U03, A parish
in the hundred of HoundHboroiigh, Bur^vkh, and Cuker; living, & viciirngre in the arch-
deaconry of Welia and diocese of Bjith and VVelb; vahicd in K, II. at £12 6s. 3d,; anji,
value F-'R. £119 lis, j church dedieatcd to St, Michiicl; patrons, the Dean iinti Chap-
ter of Kxeter, This parish coutaiiii* the hamlet of North Coker; it formerly had a
cbapcli which has been lyng demolish&d, — Gorton's Topographical Diciionaiy*
1900.] Military Services of the Osborne Family. 283
several enquiries liave reached him from America on belialf of the Elliots and
Dodges, whose ancestors went to New England years ago.
It seems to me only reasonable to suppose, from all we know, that there was
quite a little band of people from Coker and that William Traske was one of
them. At any rate we know that the Elliots, Dodges, and Traskes were in New
England together; we know that the Elliots & Dodges came from East Coker;
we know that there were, also, many Traskes at East Coker; and therefore
the obvious inference is that William Traske (Captain) who founded your family
was a Coker man. We find a William Traske baptized 14*^ Dec. 1585 ; and as
there appears to be no further record of him in the registers the presumption
seems to me very strong that this is the identical Capt» William.
I am not certain if I can go to Trent or Kingsbury or to any other parish where
the Traskes used to live in the xvi^ century, as I am still weak and it takes
very little to tire me out. You may be sure, however, that I shall do so if I
can.**
In a former letter, dated Colombo, Ceylon, 2dd Oct 1895, Mr. Trask
writes : —
** You tell me that John Traske, of Trent, had three sons — at least three were
mentioned in this will. These were Henry, Robart & William. As they were
so fond of the name John I suspect he had one of that name too.
There was a Henry Traske of Kingsbury (Somerset) whose daughter mar-
ried George Lisle in 1621. I know no further particulars of this Traske, but it
is not at all unlikely that he was the Henry, son of John, of Trent. This George
Lisle, who married Henry's daughter, had an uncle William Lisle who was a
groom of the chamber to Elizabeth, and another Uncle Edmund said to be
a ** writer," who was also groom of the chamber to Elizabeth, James I and
Charles I.
There was a Robert Traske instituted to the diaconate of Banwell 19 Nov.
1582. He may have been the " Robart," son of John, also.
It would be interesting to find out the descendants of William, the other son
of John, of Trent. I have an idea, perhaps it is fanciful, that we may discover
that this William (son of John of Trent) was the father of Capf" William
Traske— your ancestor, and I should not be at all astonished to discover that
my ancestor John Traske (portreeve of Yeovil, in 1630) also came of the family
of John of Trent. I shall leave no stone unturned till I either prove or dis-
prove the supposition."
Henry F. Waters, A.M., furnished the Essex Institute Historical Col-
lections at Salem, Mass., in 1880, vol. xvii. page 121, with the following:
John Traske, of Trent, Co. Somerset, husbandman; 21 Nov. 1558, proved 15
Nov., 1574; to be buried In church yard of Trent; to St. Andrew's church of
Wells; to parish church of Mowdeforde; wife Edith, sons William, Harry,
Robart. dau«;hters Mary and Alice. His wife Edith having dcc'd, administration
was granted to Robert and Henry, sons of the deceased. [Jfar^j/n, L. 43.]
John Traske, of East Coker, Co. Somerset; 27 April, 1598, proved 20 May,
151)8 ; daughter Mary, wife Alice (with child) ; Reynold Traske a witness.
[l^tryn, L. 44. J
It will be noted that the Balch and the Traske families are both spoken
of as either living or owning land in East Coker. One of the founders of
a neighboring and allied family in Essex County, Massachusetts, was almost
always called William Dodge of Coker.
MILITARY SERVICES OF THE OSBORNE FAMILY.
By William H. Osborne, Esq., of Boston,
Considering the great interest now felt in every thing pertaining to
the history of the period of the American Revolution, it has occurred to
me that the following facts concerning the military record of an old colony
family, might properly be given a place in the colimins of your highly
Militm^ Services of the Onborne Family, [July,
treagiired periodical. T do not claim that this record, which is drawn from
oflieial aourceg, uot family tra^litioti, k uneijualled in its patriotic features ;
but it is my belief, based upon the results of careful investigation, that it
has few superiors, and in mauy respects is unique and remarkable. The
Bubjecis of this record were all humble men, wholly unknown to fame, ex-
cept BA their devoted service to iheir country bas earned them such distinc-
tion*
George Osborne of Pembroke, Massachusetts, was forty-two years of age
at the breaking out of the Revolution, He had ei^ht sous, seven of whom,
together with himself, served terms of varying lengths in l!ie army and
navy during that war. The name of the father and his sons, George, Jr.,
aud Thomas, are lirsl found on a roll of a conipany of mimite meft^ com-
manded by Captain Crushing, that marched from the West Parish of Pem-
broke on the sJ&mi of the 1 9th ol April, 177o. The father's name fur-
ther appears on the roll of Capt, Hamlen*s Company, Col. Thomas' liegi-
ment, for service at R ox bury, from May 1st to August 1st, 177*^ ; on tbe
roll of Capt. Ilateh's Company for service at Weymouth and Brain tree
Farms on the alarm of March, 177G ; on the roll of Capt Stetson's Com-
pany, CoL Dyke*s Regt,, at Dorchester Heights in November, I77G, and
again on the roll of C*apt. Hatch* s Cora p any at Bristol, Rhode Islandt on
the alarm of Dcfceuiber Hth^ 177*].
His seven sons emulated hie patriotic example in this wise : George,
Junior, tus Bta.ted, served first with his father on the alarm of Lexington.
He was with Capt. Hatch at Weymouth and Brain tree Farms on the
alarm of March, 177*]. Enlisting in Capt. Nelson's Company, Colonel
Willard's Regiment^ fee served in the camj>aign against Burgoyne, under
Gates, in 1777- In January, 17H0» he again entered the army, serving in
Capt. Bailey's Comjiany, Col. Bailey'e Regiment, under two enlistments, to
the close of the war, being twenty years of age at the time of his first en-
listment
Feleg was twelve years of age when the war began, and when fourteen
years of age in 1777, he served from April to June on the ** forty days' ei-
pedition " to Rhode Island. From July, 1777, to January, 1778 he was
under enlistment for service in the New England States in CoL Robinson's
Regiment. For fifteen days in March* 17H1, he served again in Rhode
Island, and wound up his service by enlisting as a marine on the frigate
" Deane*' in December, 1781, being in the course of a few days after trans-
ferred, together with several of his brothers, to the famous frigate ** Al-
liance,'' under Capt, John Barry, and serving till June, 1782, practically to
the end of the war.
The third son, Michael, commenced his service in Capt. Sparrow's Com-
pany, CoL Nathan Tyler's Regiment, serving four mouths and twenty days
in Rhode Island, between July and l>ecember, 1779. He served in the
same company one month in 1780, and later in the same year his name
appears on a roU of sit montlis* men, raised by the town of Pembroke,
serving under this enlistment in Wa^jbington's army at the camp at Totawa
and Preakneas, New Jersey, till January, 1781, lie served it* Ck>L Cot-
ton's Regiment on the " forty days' expedition" to Rhode Island, and con-
cluded his service on the frigate " Deane ** between December^ 1781, and
May, 1782.
John enlisted as a " Boy/* and served three times in the navy, once ou
the brigantine "Tyrannicide" in 177J>; again in 177^ on the ship " Gen-
eral Putnam/* and lastly, m 1782, on the frigate " Deane/*
1900.] Military Services of the Osbonie Family.
285
Hugh Osborne was fourteen yeara of age when tbe war broke out, and
in 177B ^>erformed sen*ice at Dorchester Heights in CoL Dyke's Regiraeivt,
&nd agAiu the iiiimt* yeiir in Rhode Island in Capt, Hatch's Company- In
1777 he served again in Rhode Islanri, in Col* Titeomb's Regiment, for a
period of two months and six days. Hetween July, 1778, and ApnK 1779,
he served In Penusylvania, New York and Xew tfersey in Col* Bailey *«
Regiment, and tx>ncluded hia service, as did several of \\\% brothers^ hy en-
Itf^ting as a marine ou the frigate ** Deauo" in December, 1781, and serving
till iMay, 1782.
The son William enlisted with his brothers, Thomas, Hugh, John and
Peleg, on the frigate " Deane" in Beoember, 1781 ; was afterwards trans-
ferred to the frigate ** Alliance/' ou which ho died in 1782.
We conclude this reeord with that of Thomas Osborne, who marched
with hb father and brother George ou the alarm of Lexington. A few
days after hx^ return from this march he joined Capt. Haralen*s Company
of CoL Bailey's Regiment, marched to the siege of Boston, and was present
during the entire siege. After the evacuation of Boston he marched with
Wafihington^s army to New York city, and was iu the battles of Lung
Island, August 27, 177<li Ilarlem Ileights, Septemljer 15, 177^?; Wliite
Plains, October 2Sy 177tu Trenton, N. J., December 26, 177G, and Prince-
ion, N. J., January 3, 1777, He went with Washington's army, after the
latter battle, to Morris town Heights, where he was discharged January 15,
1777, making a continuous service of twenty-one and one-half months. In
Apnl, 1777, he enlisted in Col. Staunton'* Regiment, to serve in Rhode
Island. After his return from tbia service in June, 1778, he enlisted in
Capt* Hatch's Company for nine months atid went to West Point, New
York* Immediately after the completion of this service, he entered
the Pennsylvania Line for one year. In March or April, 1780, he
returned to bis home, but at once entered the sea service, and is reported
to have enlisted on the Massachusetts armed vessel, the ** Protector,'* com-
mandetl by Capt. John Foster Williams of Bo«ton, Ju June of that year
the ** Protector" bad an engagement with the British ship *' Admiral Duff,"
and captured her. While on a second cruise on the ** Protector" (1781), he
was in the engagement with the English vessels the ** Roebuck " and '^ May-
day," was severely wounded and captured with his vessel and her officers and
crew, carried to Halifax, Nova Scotia, a prisoner of war, where he was de-
tained six months. Upon being relestsed toward tbe close of the year he
enlisted on the frigate " Deane " (December, 1781 ), was transferred to the
•'Alliance** a few day a later, and set sfiil ou her December 25th {1781),
far L'Orient, France, ha>ing on board ag passengers the Marquii de la
Faj/eUe and the Count de Noalleg, As ia well known, the " Alliance,'*
which was tii ought to be the finest ship in the American navy, whs at this
lime commanded by Capt. John Barry. After leaving her distingiushed
piisengers at L 'Orient, she proceeded upon a successful cruise, lighting, as ts
d&ioiaa, the last battle of the war for American independence upon either
land or sea. Thoinas Osl>ome, as appears by his sworn statement, served
on tilts gallant ship till she went out of commission in March, 1783, and
thai served, including his six months' imprisonment, a period of seven
jean and about nine months. He died at Bridge water, Massachusetts, in
1837, al the advanced age of seventy-nine jears^ having entered the army
ftt the ige of seventeen years.
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Duuton Family.
[July.
DUNTON FAMILY.
By ZoBTH S. Eldbedoe, Esq., qX Ban Francisco^ CaL
1n 1G47 there lived in the town of lieadiiig, Mass,, Robert and Samuel
Dunton^ They were, pc^rhaps, broLliers; they may have been father aad
eon- Hiey were among the earliest settlers, and imme to Residing from
Lynn. Kol)ert was a sel<-etman of l|ie town from KU7 to ItMlK
Samuel IXiwron married Hannab (or Anna), daughter of Henry and
Margaret Ftlch. He died in lieading, October 9, 1083,
Children, born in Reading:
2, i. 8ami?kl,' b. Oct 15, 1647; m, Sarah Kendall.
iL Hanmab, b. Feb. 24, 1649-50^ m. Thomas Williams.
iiL Natkanikl. b. Jaa. Ifi, lG55-€ ; m. (1) Sarah -, (2) Abigail Lllley,
(3) Ablfjall Richardson.
Iv. ELiXABiaii, b. March 25, 1658; m. Nathaniel Evans.
V, Sara Up b. Mai'ch 28, 1660.
vL Mary, b. March 6, 1661; d. in Andover Feb. 17» 1774. *»Anold
makl."
y\\. Ruth, b. April 4, 1663.
and perhaps
vlii. John,
Jx. Thomas.
2. Samukl" DtTNToN (Sftmiiei^)^ born in Reading, October 15, 1647;
marned In Reading Juoe 17, 1673, Sarah, daughter of Deacon
Thomas and Rebecca Kendjill. She was born in Residing, June 22,
1G53. Samuel Dunton was a soldier of King Philip's war^ and
served under Captain Thoiinia Wheeler in the expedition against
the Nipmucks, to Quabaug {Brookfield), and to Groton. He died
before 17Clf», and his widow married Richardsom
Children, Imni in Reading:
3, I
iL
111.
Samuel,' b. July 17, IfiJ-i; m. Anua — .
Sarah» b. Feb. 22, 167G-7; m. Thomas Frost.
liicaKCCA, b. Feb. 13, 1^7S-9; d. ia young womanhood.
Iv. EuENEZER, b. April 29, 1681; removed to lioxbary,
v. Thomas, b. Oct. 9, 1683; d. Nov. 9, 1683.
3* Samdkl DtTNTON (Samueiy^ SamtteP)^ born in Eeadiug, July 17, 1674 ;
died in Woburn, Mass,, about !705; marrie<l Anna . I
know but little of him, and have been nnable to learn who his wife
was. His children were placed under the guardianship of their
mother in 1705, the father being dead.
Children :
I, Rebboca,* b. about 1698.
4. ii. Samuel, b. about 1(>99; m. DeboTah Fierce,
4» Samuel* Ditnton {Satmtd,^ Samuel,^ Sanut^l^), born about l(iJ)9;
married in Woburn, Septeralior 25, 1722, Deborah, daughter of Ben-
jamin and Marv (Read) Pierce. She was born in Wob^im, r>ecem-
ber *% 17UU, and died in Wrentham, Mass., August 8, 1762, Her
father, Benjamin Pierce, was the son of Sergeiint Thomas Pierce,
and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Ryce and Arrold Cole. Her
mother, Mary Read, was the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Peirce)
Read, and was horn in Wobnrn, October 15, 1670. Samuel Dim-
ton resided in Woburn, probably on the place bought by his lather.
1900.] Bunion Family. 287
and inherited from him. In 1722 he bought a 27-acre lot of
Samuel Pierce. On May 27, 1728, he sold &e property inherited
from his father, together with the twenty-fleven acres bought from
Samuel Pierce — a dwelling house and ninety acres of land — for
JE170, and removed to Wrentham.
Children :
6. i. Samuel,* b. in Woburn, June 27, 1723 ; m. Sarah Bennett.
11. Deborah, b. in Wobum, Jan. 1, 1724-5; m. Ebenezer Lawrence.
ill. Hkbecca, b. in Woburn, Dec. 20, 1726; m. Capt. Jonathan Whitney.
Iv. Thomas, b. in Wrentham, May 17, 1729; d. Jan. 24, 1749-60.
V. Ebenezer, b. in Wrentham, March 19, 1730-31 ; m. Bulah Cheney.
vi. Benjamin, b. in Wrentham, Feb. 8, 1732.
vii. Gershom, b. in Wrentham, Feb. 8, 1734-6.
Till. Jesse, b. in Wrentham, March 27, 1737.
iz. Sarah, b. in Wrentham, Sept. 3, 1739; m. Ebenezer Tucker.
z. MoLLEY, b. in Wrentham, March 5, 1741 ; d. Aug. 6, 1741.
xi. Jerusua, b. in Wrentham, Nov. 12, 1746.
5. Samuel* Dunton (Samueij^ Samuely* Samuel,^ Samuel}), bom in
Woburn, June 27, 1723; died in Wrentham, October 28, 1748;
married in Wrentham, March 15, 1747-8, Sarah Bennett I do
not know who she was. I have searched far and wide for her, but,
so far, in vain. The Wrentham records state that Samuel Dunton
was killed by the fall of a tree. Flis widow, Sarah, married again,
in Wrentham, October 27, 1757, Josiah Holmes of Ashford, Conn.
Children :
6. 1. Samuel,' b. in Wrentham, Nov. 20, 1748; m. (1) Lois Pearl, (2)
Lavina Marcy.
6. Samuel* Dunton (Scunuel,^ Samuel,^ Scunuel,* Samuel,^ Samuel}),
horn in Wrentham, November 30, 1748; died in Willington, Conn.,
May 1, 1813; married, first, in Willington, August 7, 1771, Lois,
dau^rhter of Captain Timothy and Dinah (Ilolt) Pearl. She was
born in Willington, April 21, 1753, and died there July 15, 1788.
Her mother, Dinah Holt, was born in Windham, Conn., March 17,
1727, and was the daughter of Captain Joshua and Ketrurah (Holt)
Holt. Ketrurah was the daughter of Henry and Sarah (Ballard)
Holt of Audover, Mass., and Sarah Ballard, wife of Henry Holt,
was the daughter of William Ballard of Andover. Captain Joshua
Holt was the son of Nicholas^ (Nicholas^) Holt of Andover, and
Mary Russell (daughter of Robert) his wife. Captain Timothy
Pearl, the father of Lois (Pearl) Dunton, was bom in Windham,
Octolwr 24, 1723, and died in Willington, October 19, 1789. He
was the son of Timothy and Elizabeth (Stevens) Pearl of Andover,
and grandson of John Pearl from Skid by, Yorkshire, England, and
Elizabeth Holmes (daughter of Richard of Rowley), his wife.
P2lizabeth Stevens, wife of Timothy Pearl, was the daughter of
Nathan and Elizabeth (Abbot) Stevens. Elizabeth Abbot was the
youngest daughter of George Abbot, the first, of Andover, and
Hjmuah Chandler (daughter of William), his wife. Nathan Stevens
was the son of Lieutenant John Stevens, who died in the service in
1()H9, at Casco, and Hannah Barnard (daughter of Robert), his
wife. After the death of his first wife, Samuel Dunton married,
second, in Willington, December 4, 1788, Lavina, daughter of
ZelKKiiah and Priscilla (Morris) Marcy. Samuel Dunton was bom
thirty-two days after the tragic death of his father. For nine years
288
John Hammond of Lavenham.
[July.
the mother and son lived in Wren th am, and then she married Josiah
Holmes, and went to liYe with him in Ashford, taking her father-
leas hoy with her. For a time they lived in Ashford, and then re-
moved to Stafford, Conn., where the hoy grew up. That Holmes
proved a kind step-father to the little fellow is evidenced hv the fact
tliat Samuel named hb third child Josiah, for hie mother's husband.
I do not know when he c^me to Willington, hut it w^a8 prol>ablj
ftome time previmiK to his first marriage. He hougjht a place in
East Willington, and the houflc he built ia still standing. Samuel
Dunton was a man who fully realized his responsihililiea and lived
np to til era. He held to the end the res|>eet and esteem of his fel-
low men* Brought up to the trade of blacksmith, he maintjuned
himself and Bupported hie family by honest toil* He was a deacon
of the church, and was also church clerk. From 1790 to 1809 he
rep resented hia district in the Connecticut Legislature, at a time
when to be selected for such a position was a mark of distinction.
He was a justice of the peace ^md an associate justice of the county
court. He was a soldier of the Revolutiou, and was a sergeant of
the Sixth Company, Third Battalion, Wads worth's Brigade* He
joined the battadion when it was nused, in Jtme, 1776, and served
until it was dismissed in December of that year. He saw service
under Washington in New York city, and his battalion was caught
in the retreat from the city SepteraiSer 15 th, and suffered some lo6».
It was engaged also at the battle of Wliite Plains, October 28th.
Children, all born in Willington. By first wife, Lois Pearl ;
i. AMASfA/ b* Jan, 5, 1732; m. Mary Taylor.
U. Lkonard, b. March 20, 1774; d. Oct. 2&. 1775.
UL JosiAH. b. Nov. 20, 1777. Living, In 1S55, In Cambridge, N. Y.
Iv. SAitAH. h. Dec. 8, 1779.
V. Lkonabd, b. July 2, 1782.
vl, LoiB. b. Oct. 4, 1784; m. Zoetli EMredgre.
vii. Samuel, b. Dec. 13, 1787 ; d. June 2, 1798.
By seeond wife, Lavina IMarcy :
viii. llALPH, b. Nov. 19, 1792; d. Jan. 14, 179S.
ix* LoDiCKA, b. Sept. 22, 1794^ m. Joseph Merrick.
X. EuzA, b. April 12, 1801; m, Orrln Hcilt.
JOHN HAMMOND OF LAVENHAM, SUFFOLK,
ENGLAND.
Contributed bj F. S. Hammojcu^ Esq., of Oneida, N.T.
John Hammond, the clothier of Lavenham, County of Suffolk, Eng-
land, was born between 15Q0 and 1520, probably at Mcdford, aa his father
appt^*irs to have J>een living there before 1517. No record of his birth has
been found, and there is nothing to show his age at the lime of hia death
in 1551, It is evident, however, that his children were all young at tho
lime, and the fact that hie widow survived him for twenty-sii years would
indicate that he was a comparatively young man at the time of his death.
The dates of birtlis of his children cannot be found, but William waa
probably the eldest son, although there is no positive evidence to prove that
lie waa the eldest child. He is mentione<i tirfit in his father's will, and ia
named with his mother as executor of tbe will, which would indicate that
woo.] First Church of Rochinghamj Vt. 289
he was older than his brother Thomas ; but to Thomas is left the house in
Melford, while William appears to have received only £5.
The fact that William was named with his father in the deed of trust,
given below, would seem to establish the fact of his being the eldest son.
The following abstract of John's will was furnished by Major Henry C.
Maiden, a brother-in-law of Rev. Canon Thomas Scott, Rector . of Laven-
ham, in 1897, and is dated Dec 22, 1550 :
** I John Hamond, of Lavenham, Clothier" &c.
Item, I give and bequeathe to Agnes my welf £80.
Item, I give and bequeathe to Will™ Hamond my spnne £5, to be paide hym
wX the age of 21 yeres.
Item, I give and bequeathe to Elizabeth, Margaret, and Johane, my daughters,
to every one of them £6. 88 4d, to be paide them at the age of 21 yeres.
Item, I give and bequeathe to Thomas Hamond, my sonne my house in Mel-
ford, late John Hamonde my ifothers, holdyn by copye of Courte Rolle now of
my Lady Mary's grace, to enter at the age of 21 yeres.
Item, I give and bequeathe to my said sonne Thomas £4.
I appoint my wyfe Agnes and my sonne Will^^ executors of this my last Will.
Proved at Lambeth, June 5, 1551.
The following is a copy of the deed of trust mentioned above, dated July
25, 1548, in which one William Page of Brandeston, near Lavenham, con-
veys a copse and meadow to twenty-five trustees for the good of the poor
ef Lavenham for ever.
Indenture at Lavenham Rector.
Omnibus X** fldelibus ad quos hoc presens carta Indentata perve*int Will*
Page de Lavenham. Salutem in Duo sempitemam. Sciatis me prefatum W"*
Page dimisisse, tradidisse, feofasse et hac presenti carta mea indentata conlir-
masse Will^ Rysbic, Generoso Roberto Risbie, Thome Risbie et Georgio Risbie
flliis dlcti Willi Rysbie, Marteno Sudeley Generoso et Marteno Alio suo, Willo
Grome et Willo Alio suo, Rogero Grome et Thome Alio suo, Thome Sexteyn,
Georgio Fye et Georgio flilo suo, Rol>erto Crltost, Johni Whattoke, cloth-
maker, et Johni Alio suo Willo Cawston, Alano Sexteyn, Johni Warde, Roberto
Brlnwyn, Johni Hamonde et Willo Hamonde Alio suo, Roberto Lynche, Hugoni
Southill, Edwo Prykke et Willo Rockeley unam peciam prati vocatam Bran-
deston medowe, et unam peciam bosci voc»» Brandeston Grove cum suis per-
tincntibus in villa de Lavenham prcdicta. Quae quidam pecio prati et bosci
erunt ad paupercs sustentandos infra villa de Lav"^ predict in perpetuum. In
omnis rei testimonium huic presenti carte indentate sigillum meum opposui.
Datum vicesimo quinto die July Anno regis Edwardi Sexti dei Gra Anglie
fHrancie et Hiberne Regis Adei Defensoris et in terra Anglicane et Hibeme
Ecclesie Capitis secuudo.
(Signed) per me Will™ Page
(Endorsed) Possessio et status data est in prsesens Johnui Waren Nicholas
Waren Thome— (illegible) Johni Vale cum multis aliis
2 £dw 6 1548
RECORDS OF THE FIRST CHURCH OF ROCKINGHAM,
VERMONT.
Copied by Thomas Bellows Peck, Esq., of Walpole, N. H.
[CoDtluued from page 202.]
1778.
Sept. 4. Chh Met according to appointment & Voted
1. that the Chh Covenant Stand without any Alterations & no Adult
Persons be admitted to Priveledges & taken under the Watch & Care
of the Chh without promising an Attendance on the Lord's Table. .
290
First Church of Rockingham, Vt,
[July,
2. that perBona having c>wn*d the Covenant elsewhere Residing among
us» maj receive Privekdnfes in this C'Jih even while they do not
come to the Table of the Lord So Long as in the Judgment of
Charity, the Chh can suppose tliey are eodeavotiring to remove their
Scruples as to Coming to the Table of the Lord, & in other Re-
spects live answerable to a CIiriRtian Profession
3- Voted that the Pastor desire of Brother Joseph Wood the Reasons
of iiis Still absenting from the Lord's Table.
Sept. 8. Married Charles Richards Juti'^ & MoUj Arwin of Rockingham
Sept, 13. Received Hannah Smith of Chester into the Chh having been
Propounded, & Baptiz'd her.
Sept. 20. Baptiz'd Mercy Daughter of Peter & Mercy Evans.
Sept. 27. Received Bethiah Duttou into the Chh. also Baptiz'd Rnfus &
Mercy Children of Isaac & Stoell also Ralph Parker Son of Eleazer
& Ruth Stearns.
Oct. 4. Baptiz'd William jViison Son of John & Esther Chandler also
Da^id Lydia Baihsheba & Sarah Cliildren of Thomas & Susanna Stone
Oct. 13. Baptiz'd John King Son of John & Martha Lovell, <Jt Perley
Son of Thomas & Bethiah Dutton. Chh Tarried Voted to Comply with
the Request of Wefltminster Chh & Chose £li&3 Olc^tt with the Pastor to
join in Council there
Nov. L Chh Tarried after Publick Worship, die Result of the Council
at Westminster was Read^ and the Chh were further in form VI as to what
appeared to be the Opinion of that Council as to Several matters that came
under their Consideration.
Dec. 10. Married Eli Evans & Hannah Larcam of Rockingham
1771*.
Jan, 1 7. Baptiz'd Thomas Son of Abraham & Sawyer, also Abi-
gail Daughter of Jahez & Persia Sargeants at Cheater.
Jan. 24. Jlarried Samuel Stafford as he Called himself a Stranger &
Abigail Fuller of Rockingham.
May 9. Baptiz'd David Son of Col bum & Elenor PreKtoo.
May 23. Ba]>tizVl Sarah Daughter of A¥illiam & Elisabeth Stearna
June 21 Married Benjamin Wilbams of CharleBtown & Polly Lovell
of Rockingham.
Jiine 22. Married Moses Allen of Greenfield & Mary Larrabee of
Rockingham
July 4, Baptiz'd Lucinda Daughter of Fairbanks & Esther Moors also
read the Confer si on of Eli & Hfuinah Evans & propounded them to the Chh,
July 25. Rcceiv'd Eli & Hannah Evana into the Chh. also Baptk'd
Jesse Son of Eli & Hannah Evans.
Aug. 8. BaptizM An nice Daughter of Caleb & Elisabeth Church*
Aug. 22. Baptiz'd Betsi & Daniel Children of Moses & Jerusha Marsh,
also Zehulon Son of Jonathan <& Eunice Burr.
Aug. 29. Chh Tarried & appointed a Chh Meeting Sept 8^.
Sept. 5. Chh met according to appointment. Jacob Pease & Wife ex-
hibiting a Recommendatory Letter were received into the Chh — Brother
Joseph Wood informal the Chh that his having absented from the Lord's
Table was on account of the Difficulties of Publick jVlfaira & that he had
tho't it to be a greater evi! for him to partake than Absent, Imt that he
was now Sensible of his having no Scripture Rule to Justify liis absentingi
desiring the Chh to overlook his Neglect & that he might again Commune
with us
1900.] First Church of Rockingham, Vt. 291
Voted that the Chh is Satisfied herewith.
As Some were dissatisfied with Deac Evans, the Vote was pnt Whether
the Chh were Satisfied with hun, passed in the Afiirmatiye Deac Evans re-
quested to be dismissed from Serving in the Office of Deacon. It was put
to Vote whether the Chh would dismiss him. passed in the negative.
Sept. 5. Baptiz'd Samuel & Anna Children of Ebenezer & Anna Pat-
terson also Bethiah Daughter of Thomas & Bethiah Dutton at Evening.
Married Jonathan Fuller & Rhoda Pease, also Elijah Knights & Mercj
Fuller, all of Rockingham.
Sept. 1 6. Married Josiah White & Elisabeth Pulsipher of Rockingham
Sept. 26. Chh Tarried a Complaint of Nathaniel Davis against Deac°
Evans was Read, & after some Consideration the Question was put whether
the Complaint should lie in the Chh without acting upon it at present in
the manner as therein Desir'd, pass'd in the Affirmative It was then pro-
pos'd that a Committee should be Chosen such as would be Satisfactory to
the Parties to hear the matter in Dispute, the Parties then acquiesced in
the Method & pitched upon five of the Brethren for the Committee, the
Question was then put whether these Viz. Jehiel Webb, Jacob Pease E^ias
Olcott, Ebenezer Fuller & Joseph Wood Should be the Committee for the
Purpose afores^d pass'd in the affirmative.
Octob. 3. Chh Tarried & the Conmiittee Reported that having heard the
Evidences the Complaint of Nathaniel Davis against Deacon Evans was
not supported, the Question was put whether the Chh would act any fur-
ther upon the Complaint, pass'd in the Negative.
Octob. 4. Married Nathaniel Miner & Mary Camp of Rockingham
Octob. 18. Married M' McKenzie to the Widow Lois Spencer of
Springfield
Nov. 7. Baptized Mary Daughter of Jehiel & Mary Webb. — Chh Tar-
ried & Brother P^benezer Fuller informed the Chh that he desired his
Daughter Abio^ail's Cliildren might be baptiz'd upon his Account Chh
Vot«i to Consider on it
Nov. 14. Chh Tarried when the Chh were informed of the Desire of
Doct' Reuben Jones & his Wife to be propounded to the Chh & join in
full Communion, but that Doct*" Reuben Jones would not give an Assent to
the Covenant, which was Customary to be assented to by Persons before
they are receiv'd into full Communion if the Chh insisted upon it as a term
of Communion, but if it was only desir'd of him by the Chh as a favour, he
was ready to do it, he being present further explained himself & gave his
Reasons before the Chh, & the Chh Voted that the Matter rest for Con-
sideration.
Nov. 28. Chh Tarried after Divine Service when a draught of a Letter
was read to be Consider*d whether they would send it to Doct' Jones, the
Chh acted nothing upon it. but appointed a Chh Meeting to be on the 15
of December
Dec. 5. Married Natlian Wright & Thankful Eastman of Rockingham
Dec. 7. Married Benjamin Ilarris of Hadley & Hannah Galusha of
Rockingham
Dec 15. Chh Met according to appointment at M*^ Whitings
1. Put to Vote Whether Brother Ebenezer Fuller might have his
Daughter Abigails Children baptiz'd upon his & his Wives account,
in the method he desired pass*d in the negative.
2. Doct' Reuben Jones being Present, Such matters were treated of
in Conversation as were Satisfactory on both Sides. .
292
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[July,
1780
Fi^b. 7. Married William Stowell & Pbebe Sartvvell both of Walpole
Feb. 13. Reeeiv'd Reuben & Eunice Jones into tlie Chb & baptiz'd
John Son of Reuben & Eiinictj Jones uIbo Biitsi Lane Daug;hter of L^mtiel
& Sargeantfl,
]\Iar. 5. Chh tarried after Publick Worship & it was a^k't whether the
Chb vvoidd Act upon a Verbal Complaint of Deac" Evans,— the Motion
was made & the QiicHtion was put whether the Chh would Estaldish it as a
Rule to act upon no Complaint unless thej were written passed in the
affirmative.
March 7* Baptiz*d Abiel Daughter of Isaiah & Dorcas Johnson at
their house, being Sick, present Jabez Sargents & Jabez Jun"^
April 2* BaptizM Mary Daughter of Saraael & Mary Whiting
April 1:^. Married Abel White & Hannah Clossoii of Hoekiughara.
April D>. Chh tarried ^ appointed a Chh Meeting on Wednesday 2(>tJi
April 28 on account of Fast appointed Chh Meeting 27th
April 27. Chh Met according to ajipointmeut & informed M*" Davis of
their uiieasinesa with him for Continuing Ids Contention with Deac' Evans,
& iu not resting Satisfied with the doings of the Chh in respect to Him.
after some time, according to a proposal made. Dc\a€. Evans Said before the
Chh that if he had injured M"" Davis any way in his Name or Estate he
was sorry for it. & meant to treat M^ Davis's Character with Brotherly
Tenderness which was Satisfactory to M*^ Davis. M"" Davis al»o Said
l>efore the Chli & to the Chh that he was Sensible that upon Provocations
he had fallen into unbecoming Passions & in his Expressions had broken
gocnl Rules, & wherein he had given occasion of offence to the Chh he was
sorry therefor desir'd that it might be overlook'! & their pniy ers for him ;
the Vote was then Call'd whether it was Satisfactory to the Chb pass'd in
the Affirmative.
May 1 4. Baptia'd Anne Daughter of Charles & Irene Ricbaxds
May 21 BaptizM Naomi Daughter of Sylvanus & Naomi Kingsley
July 80 Baptiz'd Hannah Daughter of Eli & Hannah Evans.
Aug. 14 Married Nath^ Davis Jun'' & Lydla Herod of Rockingham
Octob. 15. BaptizM Daidel Son of Colborn & Elenor Preston.
Nov. 9. Married Asher Evans of Rockingham & Lecta Sartwell of
Charlestown.
Nov. 26. Propounded Timothy & Rebecca Walker.
Dec. 17. Chb Tarried & ConvcrsM something in regard to having a
Sacrament, then Voted that Jacob Pease & Jehiel Webb with the Pastor
be a Committee to go &. See Sister Elenor Preston to make some Enquiry
& give Some Advice as they sliall see fit.
Dec, 24 Received into the Chh Timothy & Rebecca Walker.
1781
Jan 5. Cbb Tarried after Lecture & Voted 1 Satisfied with the Doings
of the Committee Chosen to Converse with M" Preston 2dly that in Con-
sequence of her becoming reconciled lo her Husband the Chh is Satisfied
& ill Charity with her.
Jam. 23. Married Elijah Lovell of Rockingham & Abigail Goldsbury of
Warwick.
Jan 25. Married Frederick Reed & Lovisa Pease of Rockingham*
March 15, At a Lecture at Chester baptiz'd Lucy Daughter of Timothy
& Betty Olcxjtt. also Lines Sou of Jabez & Persia SargeanU dfc Abigail
Daughter of Abiel & Mary Barnes
1900.] First Church of Rockingham, Vt. 293
April 29. Baptiz'd Vryling Son of John & Martha Lovell.
May 27. Baptized Washington Son of Timothy & Rebecca Walker &
Sarah Daughter of Ebenezer & Rachel Albee.
May 31. Married Ebenezer Stoell & Parmela Whitney of Rockingham
June 3 Baptized Ira Son of Jehiel & Mary Webb.
June 23. Married Leonard Reed & Esther Gould of Rockingham
July 19 Married Elisha Wright of Rutland & Judith Wright of Rock-
ingham
July 3. Baptiz'd Eli Son of Reuben «fe Eunice Jones.
July 22. Baptiz'd Sabra Daughter of Oliver & Hannah Lovell.
July 29. Baptiz'd Olive Daughter of Daniel & Olive Edson.
August 19. John Ellis was Propounded to the Chh.
Aug. 26 Lecta Evans was propounded to the Chh.
Aug. 31. Chh Tarried after Lecture & received into their Communion
Daniel & Olive Edson being recommended from Bridgwater Chh.
Sept 2. Received John Ellis & Lecta Evans into the Chh also Phebe
Stoell made publick Confession & was propounded to the Chh.
Sept. 9. Baptiz'd Charlotte, Samuel, Polly & Chloe Children of John
& Urana Ellis. — also propounded Elisabeth Fuller to the Chh.
Octob. 21. Baptiz'd Salome Daughter of Caleb & Elisabeth Church
Octob. 28. Receiv'd Phebe Stoell into the Chh.
Octob. 30. Baptiz'd by M' Houston Jane Daughter of George & Nancy
McMurphy & Susanna Smith Daughter of Ebenezer & Anne Patterson.
Nov. 4. Baptiz'd Parthenia Daughter of Elias & Sibbel Olcott
Nov. 18. Mercy Knights Wife of Elijah Knights made confession &
was propounded to the Chh.
Dec 11. Chh Meeting & the Chh Voted to Comply with the request of
the Chh in Cornish & send their Pastor & Delegates to join in Eicclesiastical
Council & Chose Jacob Pease & John Lovell Delegates.
Dec. 15. Married Benjamin Parker & Rachel Weatherbee late of
Rindge.
Dec. 16. ReceivM Mercy Knights into the Chh.
Dec. 23. Married Josiah Griswold of Walpole & Susanna Simonds of
Rockingham.
Dec. 30. Receiv'd into the Chh Elisabeth Fuller, Brother Joseph
Wood & Nathaniel Davis Publickly objecting against it. a Vote was
taken, four or more of those Present holding up their hands for it, &
none hoMing up their hands when the Contrary was put.
1782.
Feb. 10. Married Sam^ Smith of Amlierst & Sabra Debelle of Charls-
town
Feb. 17. Baptiz'd Simeon Son of Elijah Knights & Mercy, a Chh
Mc^eting was appointed on Friday Feb. 22*^
Feb. 22. Chh met, according to appointment, when it being propos'd to
Brother Joseph Wood to inform the Chh what was his Uneasiness, he
Said he was uneasy with the Chh for receiving Pllisabeth Fuller into Com-
munion, the Chh hearing his reasons to Convince them they had done
Wrong some proposals were made to him which were not satisfactory.
the Question being mov'd was put whether the Chh are Satisfied with the
Proceedings on Lord's Day December 30th in Receiving Elisabeth Fuller
into Communion, passed in the affirmative.
March 24. A Chh Meeting was appointed on the 28th
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Sept 15. Baptiz'd Elijah Son of Ebenezer & Rachel Albee also pro-
pounded Vashd EvanB to the Chh.
Sept 22 Received Sarah Cooper into the Chh
Nov. 10. Received Vashti Evans into the Chh. & Baptiz'd Eli Son of
Eli & Hannah Evans.
Dec. 22. Propound Priscilla Pulsipher to the Chh
Chh tarried Read a Draught of a Letter to Thomas Chandler Jahez
Sargeants & others in Chester. Voted that it be sent.
2. Voted that Deac. Pease Jehiel Webb Peter Evans Jun' William
Simonds & Daniel Edson be a Committee to Confer with Brother Joseph
Woods & with Jonas Hazeltine.
1783.
January 26. Baptiz'd Abigail Daughter of Samuel & Mary Whiting
Chh tarried, the Committee Chosen to Confer with Joseph Woods &
Jonas Hazeltine make Report to the Chh.
1 The Question was put whether the Chh were willing to Receive
Jonas Hazeltine into Communion, it was no vote being a tie.
2 Whether the Chh were Satisfied that the Chh Covenant Should
stand as it does passed in the affirmative
A Draught of a Second Admonition to M' Davis was read
3. Voted that the Pastor send this Second Admonition to M' Davis in
the Name of the Chh.
April 20. Chh tarried Read to them a Letter from Thomas Chandler
Clerk of the Chh in Chester. & a draught of answer to the Chh in Ches-
ter. Voted that it be sent.
April 27. Baptiz'd John Son of John <& Urana Ellis
May 4. Baptiz'd Martha Daughter of John & Martha Lovell. Pro-
pounded Rhoda Fuller to the Chh.
May 1 1 . Receiv'd Priscilla Pulsipher into the Chh.
May 18. Appointed a Chh Meeting to be on Wednesday 21 Instant
May 21 Chh met according to appointment. M^ Davis being under
the Admonition of the Chh. desir'd that the Chh would join with him in
Calling a Council to hear & advise as to his Matter of grievance.
1 Voted to Call a Council of Neighbouring Chhs for this purpose viz
Charlestown Walpole & Westminster, these being agreed to by M*^ Davis.
2. Made Choice of Deac Pease M^ Edson & Peter Evans Jun*^ with the
Pastor to be a Committee with M*^ Davis to Send the Letters Missive.
3. Made choice of the three Deacons John Lovell Daniel Edson &
Peter Evans Jun*^ with the Pastor as a Committee to prepare matters to
lay before the Council.
4 the Question was put whether the Chh were willing to dismiss &
Recommend Brother Joseph Wood to any Chh of our Communion, upon
their being Satisfied that he has attended on Publick Worship & Ordi-
nances in such Chh for some considerable time Pass*d in the Affirmative
June 29. Received Rhoda P^uller into the Chh. also Baptiz'd Pllisabeth
Stoell & Samuel Woo<ls Children of David & Priscilla Pulsipher
July G. After Publick Worship Brother Nathaniel Davis desiring the
Congregation to Stop, read to them a paper in these Words or nearly. If
I have said any thing that has given just Occasion of Offence to any in this
Chh I am sorry for it
July 0. Clih Tarried after Publick Worship
1 The (Question was put, whether the Pastor be directed to Examine
particularly all tliat offer themselves to be propounded to the Chh as to
296
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[July.
their Sentimenta respecting Iiifatit Bitptboi & if tliey do not hold to Infant
Baptiftni as it is genemlly held to iu the Con»^regational Chlis, & do nat
think it their Duty to brin^if theij* Children to Baptism in luiancy, that it
be rnr ntioD*d to the Chh vvht^n they are propounded, & if they are receiv'd
into tlie C'lih be matter of liecord. pui^s*d in the jilhnnative*
2, Tlie Question was ]rut whetber the Chh woidd reeeive JoDas Ilazle-
tine into their Communion & under their Wiiteh (Sb Can?, & that it be Re-
corded that he did Ji*t hold to Infant Baptism. Pags'd in tlie Artirraative.
3. ReeeivM Sanili Round v into the Chh being recommended from the
Chh in Ware.
Jidy 27. Received Jonas Hazletine into the Chh, also Baptized Eben-
ezer & Mary Children of Jonathau & Khoda Fuller.
Ant^mst 3, BaptizVl Elisal>eth Daughter of Lemuel <fe Sargeants
August 14 Married David Campbell & Amela fh>hnflon of Rockingham.
August 20 Daniel Edson ^ Elenor Rich art Is ajjpear'd iL he took her
afl hiB Wedded Wife <Jc sh*' took llim as her Wedded Husband.
Aug*^ 24. Baptized Hannah Daught*:^ of Jeliiel &. Mary Webb Chh
tarried read a C<nifej?sioii of M"" Davis Chh Voted it Satisfactory
Sept 7 BaptizM Abigidl Daughter of John & Whitney
October 2G Baptized Lynde & Polly Children of William & Susamia
Simonds,
December 1 4 Chh Tarried after Divine Service When a Complaint of
Nathaniel Davis agaiuBt John Lovell & others was read <Sb another against
Daniel Edson.
1 Voted that the Chh would not act on the Complaint against John
Lovell & others
2. Voted that the Com]>kint against Daniel Edson lie for the Present
d& that W Edson have further opportunity to make Satisfaction to the Chh,
if he should see fiU
1784
Feb. 19. Chh met according to appointment at M* Whitings, the Meet-
ing l>eing opened, ^P Davis witlidrew bis Complaint against RP Edson, M^
Edson having given him full Satisfaction
May 2. a Chh Meeting vva.H appolntt^l to bo on thiirsday following at
the Meeting house, at 12 oClock, & an Invitation & Dei^ire was made to
the Congregation that any of them who had any matters which they de-
sired to Conunnnleate to the Clib, or any grievances iu respect to any of
the Regulations of the Chh, that they would attend & he free in Opening
their minds to the Chh.
May 6. Chh Met according to Appointment, when Some of the Con-
gregation being present, they Made request to the Chh, that there might be
a door Open for the Baptism of the Children of Such as had Scruples upon
their minds about Coming to the Table of the Lord & yet were willing to
enter into Covenant <Sc pat tliemselves under the Watch <fc Care of tlie Cbh^
& offer'd further that they Consider'd this sis a Priveledge which they had
a riglit to Demand, as they understood that the Cambridge Platform wa«
to be the Rule by which the Chh was to govem themBclves by. After Con-
siderable Conference, it was agreed wpou that for the purpose of Coming
to some mutual Agreement tlu'ee members of the Cldi should be Chosen to
Join with three persons of the Congregation, as a Committee with the Pas-
tor to devise & form some Rule of proceeding to be hud before the Chh, m
order for their Acceptance^ & voting it as a Rule of Proceeding in the Chh-
1900.] First Church of Rockingham, Vt. 297
the Chh made Choice of Deac° Peas, Peter Evans Jun' & Jehiel Webb, to
join with John Herod, Charles Richards & Caleb Church, who were Chosen
on the part of the Congregation, which Committee were to meet at the
Rev*^ M' Whitings on thursday, the 27th of May, at Noon.
May 23 Chh Tarried & Voted to Dismiss & Recommend Elenor Pres-
ton from this Chh to the Chh in Rutland.
June 6. Chh Tarried after Divine Service & there was read to them
the draught of a Vote agreed upon by the Committee Chosen for that pur-
pose, & it was Voted that a Chh Meeting be appointed to Consider & Act
upon the Same, & a Chh Meeting was appointed accordingly to be at the
Meeting House on Tuesday the 15 th of June Instant at one oClock in the
afternoon.
June 15 Chh met according to Appointment & being opened with
Prayer, the Draught of a Vote under Consideration was again Read, when
after Considerable Conference & Debate on the Matter, the Vote was put
whether the Draught should be receiv*d & it pass'd in the Negative, there
being a Considerable part that did 'nt Vote either way. after Considerable
further Conference & Debate, the Question was put
I 1 Whether the last Vote should be reconsider'd & pass'd in the Affir-
mative.
2. Whether the Draught under Consideration should be* adopted as a
Rule of Proceeding in the Chh so long as the Chh perceiv'd any good
effects of the Same & pass'd in the Affirmative.
the Vote Pass'd is as follows.
This Chh taking into Consideration the Uneasiness of Numbers of the
Congregation & their request that they might enjoy a Supposed Prive-
ledge of having the Ordinance of Baptism administred to their Children,
tho they do not Come up to the Table of the Lord & join in full Com-
munion with the Chh — a liberty which is granted in many Chhs of our Com-
munion tho not so generally as formerly
Voted
1. That the Chh cannot Consider it to be a profession of Faith in
Christ & Obedience to him, while a Reserve is made as to Coming up to
the Sacrament of the Supper, & while there is no profession of ObiKlience
to this Dying Command of the Saviour.
2. That the Chh would Charitably Suppose that such Adult persons as
had been Baptiz'd & thereby bro't into the Chh in their Infancy & of good
Moral Behaviour, did not mean to renounce their Baptism, reject the Au-
thority watch & Discipline of the Chh or Disclaim all Priveledges from it ;
by their neglect in not answering the Design of their early Baptism, even
to profess faith in Clirist & Obedience to Him & thereby make it Their
own Act & Deed in a professed & publick manner
3 That the Chh are willing that Baptism be administered to the Chil-
dren of all Such of whom they can have this Charitable Thot as mention'd
in the preceding Vote & would desire their Psistor thus to practice.
4 Voted that such as have been guilty of Moral Scandal do make
Christian Satisfaction therefor in order to their receiving any Priveledge
in the Way above mentione<l.
5 That the Ai)plying for any Priveledge in the Chh shall be under-
stood as an acknowledgment of the Authority of the Chh over such as
Apply & that it be Considered as an actual putting themselves under the
Watch & Care of the Chh & that they receive Priveledges no longer than
they submit to the Authority & Discipline of the Chh.
298
First Church of Rockingham, Vt.
[July,
0. Til at such as do receive Baptism for their Children or any Pnve-
ledge ill the Wuj above nientioned do make a Publick Profession of their
Beieif of the Christian RoH<^iou, do acknowledge the Yalidity of their own
BaptiHui ill InfancY, & their Beieif of the Scriptural Right of Adminiatr-
ing Baptisra to the Infants of such a^ are raemliers of the Visible Chh^ &
the propri<_ty of the Moile as practiced in our Chlis. that thev promise to
brin^ up their Children in the Nurture & Admonition of the Lord & will
Biibmit to the Discipline of the Chh exercis'd in a Reaaonable & Groflpel
method.
7. That the Pastor propound such as apply for receiving Priveledge«
at least one Week Ijefore they are received to Priveletlges & he is desir'd &
directed to enquire of all ap[dyiiig whether they have for some Reasonable
term of time Statedly read Gods Word & pray'd ui tlieir Families, 6^ care-
fully attended on the Worsihip of God VTith t!ieir Familiee on the Lords
Day & uidess they can .Ins we r in the Alfirmative in these Points, not to
propotmd them to Priveledgea as without the Practice of these thbigs the
Chh cannot Consider that there is any kind of Security for the goo<i Edu-
cation of the Baptized Children or any reasonable ExpectJition of it,
8. Voted that inasmuch as there m«y be very particular Caution & Care
needful, m dy ecting persons who m;iy apply for Piivele^lges, and as to
propounrUng them to the Chh ; Agreable to the Desire of the Pastor the
Chh flo appoint a Committee of the Chh for liis help & assistance, whom
the Pastor may at any time call to Ids assistance in any matter of Doubt &
to whom he may send any applying persons, to obtain their Conseut in
order to be propounded, & it is uiiderstood that the Committee assist the
Pastor in any other matters ; «& that thit* method be Continued in the Chh
flo long as the good Tendeacy <& effects of it appear,
9 that Daniel Edson, Jehiel Webb, & Deac^ Jacob Pease be the Com-
mittee for Purposes alwvementioned so long as they shall he willing to
afford their Service to the Pastor & Chh & give satisfaction to the Chh
therein.
July 10 Chh Tarried after Publick Worship & Votetl that David
Stanley, Jonas Hazel tine & Ehenexer Clark be mentioned to the Congre-
gation to see if it is agreable to them that these assist with Mr. W^ebb in
setting the Psalm Sc leading in singing.
It was mentioned & no Objection mad©»
1785
Jan. 22. appointed Chh Meeting on 2%^
Jan 26. Chh Met & adjoorned till Sabbath Evening the 29^ after
Publick Exercises.
Jan 29. Chh Tarried after Publick Worship & there appearing to be
such Objection agamst granting the Requeyt of Deacon Jacob Pea« &
brother Ebe^nezer Fuller as to the Baptism of their grandchildren, that it
was not thot adviseable to jiut the Vote and the Chh Meeting wasdismiss'd
without acting upon any thing.
Feb. 26. the Confession of Jacob Peas Jun' was Read to the Chh ^•
Congregation
March 2(>. read a Letter missive from Westminster Chh.
1 Voted to send to Join in Council according to their reijuest
2. Voted that Deac" Peter Evans be Delegate for that Purpose,
Jime 11. Chh Tarried, & Voted that Daniel Edson have a Certificate
of Ms Regular Standing in this Chh.
1900.] First Church of Rockingham, Vt. 299
June 25. Chh & Congregation tarried after Publick Worship When
Brother Daniel Edson preferred a Certificate from the Anabaptist Chh in
Richmond as follows
Richmond June 19 1786
These may Certify that the first Baptist Chh of Christ in Richmond
hath received Daniel Edson into Fellowship as a Christian, & to Baptism,
& do Stand Ready to receive him to full Fellowship & Communion, as a
member of this Church when he b Dismissed from Qie Chh where he now
^^^"^ Maturean Ballon
Pastor of the Church
Upon M' Edson Desiring a Dismission to Richmond Chh. a Form was
read which was Voted & is Conceived in these Words & Terms
Rockingham June 26"» 1786
W^hereas Brother Daniel Edson having been Dismissed and recommended
from the fourth Chh of Christ in Bridgwater was received into our Com-
munion & imder our Particular Watch some years past, these may Certify
of his regular & Christian Walk among Us so far as we know. And
Whereas he has by a Certificate from Us apply'd to the Ana-Baptist Chh
of Christ in Richmond & received Baptism there according to his Mind &
has manifested his desire to Us of being Dismissed to S^ Chh. these may
Certify also that upon his being admitted into that Chh. we shall Consider
him dismissed from Us, & no longer under our particular Watch & Care.
Wishing him the Divine Presence & Blessing & that Grace Mercy Peace
Love & Charity may be multiplied to you the Chh of Christ in Richmond
We Subscribe Your Brethren in our Common Lord.
Samuel Whiting
To the Chh in Richmond. Pastor in the Name
& by the Vote of the Chh
2. . Upon the Request of Sister Naomi Kingsley Voted that She have a
Letter of Dismission & Recommendation to the Christian People where
she lives.
3. Upon the request of Sister Vashti Trott Voted that she have a Let-
ter of Dismission & Recommendation to the Chh of Christ in Walpole.
Nov. 26. Chh Tarried after public Exercise & made Choice of Peter
Evans Jun*" to be one of their Committee, Daniel Edson having Left Us &
Joine<l a Baptist Chh. also read to them a Complaint against the Pastor
for Maladministration by Nath* Davis.
1787
Nov. 1 1 . Communicated to the Chh a letter missive from tlie Chh of
Christ in Reading Voted to Send to Assist in the Ordination of M^ Sar-
geants there & made Choice of Dea" Jacob Peas & Peter Evans Jun' as
Delegates with the Pastor for that purpose.
1788. Nov. 2 Communicated to the Chh a Letter Missive from the
Chh & People in Thomlinson, & agreable to their desire Voted to Assist in
the Ordination of M*^ Hall, & made Choice of Deac° Peter Evans as a
Delegate with the Pastor for that Purpose.
Nov. 23. Voted to dismiss & Recommend Brother George Wood & his
Wife to Fitzburg Chh.
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[July,
1789, June 6, Commimicattiil to the Clib i* letter Missive from the
Christian Catholic Society iu Windi^ar. &> agreahle to thero ret|uest Votod
to Send a Deh*j^ate to asHist in Council at the Ordiiiutioa of M' Shuttles-
worth & made Choice of Jehiel Wehb Esi^^ as a delegate to go with the
Pastor,
1790
Nov. 2L Ehenezer Clark made public Confession of the Sm of Intem-
perance
171*1 June 20. read a letter from Woodstock Chh degiring assistance
by Pastor & Dtjlegates to Sit in Council to bt3ar their DifHctilties & re-
sult [?j thereon* the Chh Voted to Comjily with their re<juest *Sc Chose
Dcae" Elias Olci*tt & As her Evans Delegates, l>ut upon thcVir not being
able to attend, made Choice of Ebeuezer Fuller & David Stanley for Dele-
gates
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Jidy 7. Chh Tarried after Puldick Worship & made Choice of M*"
Philip Davis as Chorister (with M"" Stanley before Chosen) to the Chb.
1794 Sept. 21. Chh Tai*r]ed & appomted a Cburch Meeting next
thursday 2 oclock afttTnoon to Advise & Consult with 3F Whitin<^ as^ to
the propriety & Expediency of his A.skiug a Dismission. Jlet aceording
to appointment^ but jtass'd no ^''ote after Some Coiiferenc4? upon the DifR-
cult ifc unhappy Situation of the Town, It was generally thot best tx)
make some further Trial, to see if uiihappy prejudice might not more wear
away, & a S|)irit of llcUgiou, of Charity & for Supportmg Gospel Order &
Worship, more take place
1795
Octob' 25. Cbh tarried & read to them a Letter from the Chh & Con-
grt?gati<»n in Wardsborough reiiuesting to attend Ordination there Nov. 4^
Chli Voted to Send *& Chose Jehiel Webb, & Ebeuezer Fuller Delegates
1798.
March 5 1798 the Chh met, being notified by a letter sent to each
Member by the Pastor, being met at J\P Wiitings house* & the Meeting
being open'd, the Pastor introduced the Conference & business, by reading
the following Statement of facts & proposals for Consideration.
Brethren.
I have Called you together without any particular request having been
made therefor. And it may hti expected that I ojien the Meeting, by Sug-
gesting Some Rejtsons, & making some Statement of the Situation of the
Chh. & the Slate of Religion among us, & the matters, which may be
proper for the Chh to attend to.
The Chh iu this Town was gathered *& Organized on the Day of my
Ordination October 27 1773. It was Cotnposed of the Pastor Elect &
eleven other Male Members, who had made a Clu-istian Profession & had
belonged to other Chks, & most of them had letters of Recommendation ;
two of these eleven were residents of Chester, the others were of Kocking-
hamt Publick Worship & Ordinances were divided between Rockingham
Sg Chester for live years, at tlie Close of thene live years* there was some
small additions to the Chh in Rockingliam & Chester; jVnd as they ha<l never
practiced much in attenthng at each others Communions they Cousiderd
themselves as Separate *Sc Distinct Churches.
[To be continued.]
1900.] Ancient Bunal-Chrounda ofLmig Itland.
301
ANCIENT BURIAL-GROUNDS OF LONG ISLAND, N. Y.
By Edw. Doubledat Haeris, Esq., of New York City.
[Continued from page 210.]
MAJ. DAVID MULFORD
died Jan. 8, 1799
^.42.
Jonathan
Son of Cap*
David Mulford
& Phebe his
Wife died Apr^
21^ 1768
Aged 6 M»
& 10 Days
In Memory of Mrs.
Elisabeth Mulford
daughter of
Col. David & M"
Phebe Mulford
who died July 21«*
AD. 1785,
in the 23* year
of her Age
In Memory of Col.
David Mulford
who died Dec' 18*»»
AD: 1778:
in the 67*** year
of his Age
Jnliana Mulford
Daughter of M'
Matthew & Mrs.
Mary Mulford
died JauT 24*»»
1793
aged 11 years.
Abraham Dayton
Son of Elifha &
Elifabcth Conkling
who died March
27t»»A.D. 1770
Aged 10 Mouths
Silvanus Son of
Annanias &
Lucretia Miller
who died Nov'
6th 1771 Aged
6 Years & 6 Days
In Memory of
Samuel Son of
Jeremiah Miller
& Mary his Wife
born & died July
4 A. D. 1774
J:S.
In Memory of
MARY MILLER
Wife of
Jeremiah Miller jun'
who died July 8 A.D.
1785 in the 33«» Year
of her Age.
In Memory of
Lieut. John Dayton
who departed this
life JauT 21^ 1789,
in the 35**» year
of his age.
Oh ! what a free a mercy
this
That Death a portal into
blifs
Before the body is
ondreft
The Soul isflipt into Us
reft.
302
Ancient Burial-Grounds of Long Island. [July,
Id Memory of
Thomas M.
WiCKHAM Esq'
who died Aagnf 1 14fi^
AD. 1790
Id the 60*1' Tear
of his Age.
In Memory of
Mrs. Mary Ofhoi^
Wife of Cap*
Jeremiah Of horn
who died
Jan' 31ft 1797
aged 41 Tears 8
months & 29 days
In Memory of
Edward Son of
Thomas Wickham Esq'
& Marcy his Wife
who died Octob' 18
1775 aged 5 years &
22 days.
In Memory of
WUliam B.
Hedges Son of
Mr. Daniel and
Mrs. Jernftia
Hedges who died
June 21ft 1794
aged 1 year
and 8 months.
HERE LTETH THE BODT OF
CAPr SAML GABNAR WHO
DECEASED MAT 24 1729
AGED 81 TEARS.
[Horizontal tablet on brick base.]
HERE LIES BVBED T«
BODT OF M" ELIZEBETH
GABDINEB WIFE OF CAPtn
SAML GABDINEB WHO
DIED OCTOBEB T« 1
1726 IN T« 22 TEAB
OF HEB AGE
[Horizontal brown-stone tablet on brick base.]
In Memort of
CoL^^ Abraham Gardiners
Who
Vault
departed this life Angft 21" 1782
In the 62<* year of his Age
ThuB all we fee like all toe have
Of Good beneath the Skies ;
Shall reft like that within this Grave
Till QODfhallfay arife.
[Horizontal brown-stone tablet on brick base. A prior inscription read
• CoL»i' Abraham Gardiner's Vault."]
HERE LTETH THE
BODT OF M™ MART
GARDINER THE WIFE
OF Mr lOHN GARDINER
OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT
DIED T« 4 DAT OF IVLT
1707 AND IN THE
THIRTTEIGHT TEAR OF
HER AGE
[Horizontal brown-stone tablet. Its
brick base supports also the stone
covering the vault of Col. Abraham
Gardiner. Still another tablet on base,
next beside this, is without inscrip-
tion.]
HERE LTETH
the Body of M«
Rachel Gardiner
Wife to his ExcelU
David Gardiner Esq'
Lord of the Isle of
Wight who was
Married April 16
A: D 1713, and
departed this life
Dec. 16, A: D. 1744.
[Inscription on a piece of fine red
slate, 18 X 22 inches, with conventional
scroll border, set into the upper surface
of a brown-stone table tomb on five
columns.]
1900.] AnoimU Burial-OrotMda o/Lanff Hdand. 808
In Memory
of
Cap^ Abraham Oardiner
who died
Oct^ 12«>» 1796
in the 84«i» year
of his age.
[Horizontal tablet on brick base.]
EBBS LIBS
Db. Nathaniel Oabdineb
Daring the Bevolntion
A snrgeon in the American Army
Subsequently for several years
A B^iMT^entative from this County
in the Legislature of the State;
and at a later period
a shippiDg merchant
in the City of New York.
He was bom Jan: 11, 1769,
And died March 85, 1801.
In the adjoining graves
Lie the remains of
ELIZABETH, his wife,
Daughter of Thomas Dering, Esq.
who died March 18, 1801, Jb. 44;
And of
MABIA STLVESTEB,
their daughter,
who died Nov. 9, 1804, M. 20.
BOBBftT SMITH, SON OF
Nathaniel & Eliza Gardiner
Bom at East-Hampton
Sept. 10. 1786,
Died in New York Jan. 19, 1824, JE. 87.
[Horizontal brown-stone slab on brick base.]
Memory of In Memonr of
Mrs. Mary Gardiner, Mils Phebe Gabdneb
. widow of Daughter of Col.
Col. Abraham Gardiner Abbaham & M»
and Daughter of MaBY GaBDINEB
NdOianUl Smith Bsq, who departed this life
and of his wife Sepr 18 AD. 1775
Phebe Howell ; in the 20'^ year of her age.
she died May 19, 1807 Time vhu, like thee I life Pofttft
in the 82 year And time /hall he when thou
of her age. mm/t r^.
In Memory of IN MEMOBY OF
John Son of JI" ELIZABETH GaBDINEB
EwS g2S- ^^^ o' ™« Hon"*
ner who dec<i JOHN GaBDINEB LoBD
, ^^^1^^°^ ^l^ ^ OP THE ISLE OP Wight
^ h2vT?Sh I>IBD OCT' 21* 1754
16 days old ^^^p ^ YBAB8
AND 2 MONTHS
304 Ancient Burial- Chaunds of Long Island. [J^i
Samuel y« Son John y« Son
of Jeremiah & of John &
Mary Gardiner Elizabeth
died Augft 12«» Gardiner
1763 Aged 18 died Octo' 16«»
Mo & 2 Days 1762 in y« 4^
Tear of his Age.
IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF
MATTHEW MULFORD M" ELIZABETH MULFOBD
'''2V^D ''^17^f ' ™E WIFE OF CAPT
In the 86»»» Year MatTHEW MuLFORD
of his Age. i>iED Sep* 11"» 1754
IN THE 67«^ YEAR
OF HER AGE
IN MEMORY
of Efther the Wife of
Doct' John Darbe A: M.
who died Septem' 240*
A.D. 1767 Aged
88 Years & 2 Months
IN MEMORY of IN MEMORY of
SARAH Wife ELIZABETH
of M' SAMUEL Wife of M^
MULFORD LEWIS CONKLING
who died April who died Octo»
e^ 1760 in ye 30«» 1765 in y«
97"^ Year of 61ft Year of
her Age her Age
Here Lyes Buried Efther Daughter
the Body of M' of David &
Aaron Fithian Efther FithiMi
Who Departed this life ^,^51'^*?^ T
May 1« A.D. 1750 iny* ^^^% ^^ed
6G^ Year of His Age ^ ^^^
HERE LYES Y©
BODY OF MIRIAM
FITHIAN WIFE
OF ENOCH FITHIAN
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE APRIEL
Ye 1 1717
AGED 61 YEARS
IN MEMORY OF LION GARDNER.
An officer of y« Engllfh Army and An Engine'r Maft«r of
Work's of Fortifications in Y« L«agu«rs of y® Princ« of Orang«
In y« Low Countries — In 1635 h« cam* to New England
In y« Service of a Company of Lords & G*ntl«m*n h« bvild*d
& Commanded y« Saybrook Fort®.
Aft^ completing this t«rm of 8«rvic« h« remov«d in 1639 to his If-
land of which h^ was fol« Owner & P.vlr«. Born in 1599 h« di«d in
this Town« in 1663 Ven«rat«d and honoured.
Under many trying Circumf tanc's in peac* and War h* was
Brav* Discreet & Trve.
[Cut on the four sides— north, west, south and east— of a pretentions modem
canopy tomb, with recumbent figure of a man in armor.]
1900.] AnoimU 'BwiaUOnmnds ofLawg Island.
805
IN MSMOBT of
KaUum Dayton
-who died Ooto'
8<s A.l>. 1768 in
y 61* Year of
His age
HERE
LYES THE
BODY OF DEBORAH
DAYTON WIFE TO
DANIEL DAYTON
WHO DECEASED NO
YEBiBEB THE 6 1717
AGED U YEARS
Here Lyes Bnried y
Body of M" Dorothy
Dayton Widow of
M^AMUEL Dayton
who Departed this
Life March 22<> 1750 in y
B&^ Year of Her Age.
IN MEMORY
of Amey Wife of
Nathan Dayton
who died Sepf
25ti' A.D. 1749
in the 61^ Year
of Her Age
Here Lyes Bnried
y^Body of Samael
Dayton Son of M' Samnel
& Mn Dorothy Dayton
Who Dec* April y«
28* 1726 in y« 20t>'
Year of Her Age.
HERE
LYES THE BODY
OF MEHETEBEL
BROWN WHO DE-
CEASED AYGVST
THE 26 1712
AGE 17 YEARS
Here lyes Bnried
Jr* Body of M'
08EFH King
Who Departed this
Life Nov e^ 1782 in y«
26^ Year of His Age
In Memory of M'
Samnel Gardiner
Son of M'
Samnel Gardiner Merc'
of New London he was
born Oct' 10«» 1768 &
died FebT 1«* 1789
Aged 80 years.
In eariy life Death laid me down
Here to await the trumpet* 8 found
When God commands I will arife
to meet my Saviour in j/^fkies
<fe while you read theftate of me
think on the Olaj9 that runs for
thee.
HERE LYES Y« BODY OF
M™ ELIZABETH OSBORN
WIFE OF M' WILLIAM
OSBORN WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE OCTOBER
Y« Uth 1744 IN Y« 63D
YEAR OF HER AGE
lu Memory of M'
Beriah Dayton
Who Died April
y 80 A.D. 1746
Aged 74 years
HERE LYES Y« BODY
OF M« SUSANNA
DAYTON WIFE OF M'
BERIAH DAYTON JUN«^
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE JULY Y* 220
1748 IN Y« 81»T
YEAR OF HER AGE
In Memory of
M» Jain ReUct to
M' Beriah Dayton
Who Died Febrr
y 21 A.D. 1764
Aged 79 years
306 Anment Burial-Orounds of Long Island. [Juljy
In Memory of lOSEPH : SON
Joanah y* Wife of OF : Mr naTHl &
|M' John Dayton MARY HUNTING
who died Septem' DIED AUG: " 1711
22 1762 In y« 63* AGED [Uleglble]
Year of her Age
HERE LYES BURIED
Y« BODY OF M" MARY
HUNTTING WIFE OF Y« REVd
M' NATHANIEL HUNTTING
OF EA8THAMPT0N OCTr 7«>
1788 AGED 54
YEARS & About 6 Mo
HERE LYES Y« BODY OF ELIZABETH HUNTTING Y« DAU^ OF M
NATHANIEL & M« MARY HUNTTING WHO DIED JULY Y« 7^ 1719 AGED
8 MONTHS
MARY HUNTTING Y« DAU' OF M' NATH* HUNTTING JUN' & MARY
HIS WIFE AGED 3 YEARS 8 Mo & 20 I> DYED AUG»* 80«»» 1738
JOSEPH HUNTTING Y« SON OF M' NATHl HUNTTING JUNR & MARY
HIS WIFE AGED 6 YEARS 9 Mo & 20 D- DYED SEPt 30"» 1788-
HERE LYETH YE In Memory
BODY OF MR of M" Mary
JOSEPH OSBORN Of bom Relict of
DIED OCTOBER YE 2nd M"^ Jofeph Ofbom
1748 IN Y« 88BD who died Anguft
YEAR OF HIS AGE y« 2n<* A.D. 1752 in y«
[Inscription has been recut ; possibly 81"» Year of her Age
the stone is modern.J
HERE HERE
LYETH THE LYETH
BODY OF lOHN THE BODY OF
DAYTON SON HANNAH DAYTON
OF ROBERT AND DAVGHTER OF
HANNAH DAYTON ROBERT AND
WHO DIED IVNE HANNAH DAYTON
THE 13«» 1714 WHO DIED APRIL
AGED 12 YEARS THE 9*^ 1712
AGED 16 YEARS
MR
THOMAS
lAMES DYED
THE 16 DAY OF
IVNE IN THE
YEARE 1696 HE
WAS MINISTAR
OF THE GOSPELL
AND PASTURE
OF THE CHVRCH
OF CHRIST
[The position of this grave is slugnlar— the head towards the east,— tradition
says, by the direction of its occupant. Tlie other graves are with the heads
towards the west.]
IN MEMORY of HERE LIES
Eliphelet Stratten THE BODY OF
who died Sept' THOMAS OSBOND
21« A.D. 1768 WHO DIED SEPTEMBER
Aged 60 Years 23 : 1712 AGED
89 YEARS
1900.] Ancient BuriaUGhrounds of Long Island.
307
In Memory of
Cornelius y« Son
of Eliphelet &
Phebe Stratten
who died Sepf
15*»» 1742 In y
26^ Year of
his Age
HERE
LYES
THE BODY OF
DANIELL OSBOIO)
WHO DEPARTED
lANUARY Y« 6
1712 AGED 48
YEARS
IN MEMORY
of John Mnlf ord
Jnn' died March
r 6^ 1761 in y«
29tt Year of
his Age
Here lyes THE
body of Phebe
Mulford aged
8 years &
11 Months dec<^
March THE 21«
1723
TALMAGE GOOLDB
Y« SON OF SEVERU8
& PHEBE GOOLDE
AGED 2 YEARS 7
M<> & 5 D« DECD
JULY Y« 6«» 1726
In Memory of
Annah y« Wife of
John Mulford Efq'
who died March 18***
1769 in y« 60«» Year
of his Age
Here Lyes y«
Body of
M' Nathan
Mulford
Who Dec<» Octo**
y« 18«> 1728 Aged
85 Years &
about 2 Months
HERE
LIES THE
BODY OF THOMAS
SON OF ONESSIMUS
TALLMAGE WHO DEPAR
TED THIS LIFE NOVEM
BER THE 13th 1722 AGED
18 YEARS 5 MONTHS
AND 27 DAYS
HERE
LYETH Y«
BODY OF CATAIN
ONESSIMUS TALL
MAGE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE FEBREVRY
Y« 1" 1722 AGED 61
YEARS 1 MONTH
AND SIX DAYS
Temperance y«
Daughter of M'
Sweeten Grant
& Margaret his
Wife died May
r 28»h 1757
Aged 14 Mo
& 2 Days
In
Memory of
Jonathan Son to
M' Jonathan & M"
Elifabeth Ofbom
Died Auguft 31
A.D. 1757 Aged 4
years 5 months
In Memory
of Phebe Daugh*
of Mf Jofeph &
M"* Hannah
Thome who died
Decem' 29"» 1752 in
y« 2^ year of her Age
In
Memory of
Mary Daughter
of M' Jonathan
& M'* Elifabeth
Ofbom Died
lanua 28 A.D. 1769
Aged 4 Months
& 9 Days
308
Ancient BuriaU Grounds of Long Island. \j5vljy
Joseph Osborn
son of M'
Joseph & M"
Hannah Osborn
aged 1 months died
Sept 1734
John Son of
John & Tempe-
rence Miller
died
Janry 24«>
1766 Aged
about 8 Mo
In
Memory of
An Infant Son
of M' Jonathan
& M» Elif abe
th Ofborn Died
Nov'r 29 A.D.
1762 Aged 7
Days
IN MEMORY of
HANNAH Wife of
JESSE DAYTON
she died March y«
\^^ A.D. 1771 in the
86t>» Year of her Age
IN MEMORY
of Temperance
the Wife of John
Miller Jun' -who
died Nov 1" 1764
in the 24«» Year
of her Age
IN MEMORY
of Deacon Daniel
Ofburn who died
May r 17t»» A.D. 1767
in y« est** Year
of his Age
Blef sed are the dead
which die in the Lord
IN MEMORY of
JANE Wife of
THOMAS OSBORN
she died March
the 8*^ A.D. 1768 in
the 88»»» Year of her
Age
In Memory of
Thomas Ofborn
who died Decem*"
27th 1753 in y«
41ft Year of
his Age
In Memory of
Deborah Daughter
of Thomas &
Jane Ofborn
who died Nov'
y^ 29th 1753 in
ye i2tb Year of
her Age.
IN MEMORY of
David Baker Efq'f
who died April 7*^
A.D. 1774 Aged
43 Years 8 Mo and
17 Days
In Memory of
M'
DAVID BAKER
who departed this
Life April 17 A.D.
1784 in the 21" Year
of his Age
In Memory of NATHAN Son of David Baker Efq' & Mehitabel, his Wife,
who died March 6th 1774 Aged 1 Year 6 M^ & 23 Days.
In Memory of NATHANIEL Son of David Baker Efq. & Mehitabel his Wife
who died Sept' 9th 1771 aged 2 M^ & 16 Days.
In Memory of ELIZABETH Daughter of David Baker Efq' & Mehetable his
Wife who died Aug't 29th 1770 Aged 20 Days.
In Memory of PHEBE Daughter of David Baker Efq' & Mehitabel his Wife
who died Feby 23^ 1770 Aged 1 Year 9 M^ & 10 Days.
In Memory of Phebe Daughter of David & Mehitable Baker who died Febr^
16th A: D. 1767 Aged 2 Mo & 27 Days.
Nathan Son of Samuel & Joanna Baker died June 20th 1763 Aged 4 Mo & 20
Days.
In Memory of MARY BAKER Daughter of DAVID BAKER Efq' & MEHETA-
BLE his wife who died March 16, 1776 In the 6th Year of her Age.
[To be continued.]
1900.] Aneettry of Lydia Strengthfidd. 309
ANCESTRY OF LYDIA STRENGTHFIELD.
Commanicated by Har&t A. Pitman, Esq., of London, England.
I WAS looking up the other day some old numbers of the Register
of the New-£ngland Historic Genealogical Society, at the British
Museum, and it struck me you might like to insert in your quarterly
the enclosed, which I have copied from a manuscript in my great-
grandmother's writing.
The manuscript, imfortunately, is incomplete, but such as it is
would, I venture to think, be of considerable interest to those con-
nected with Bhode Island as giving a quaint description of the early
settlement of Newport and Narraganset.
The writer of the original manuscript, Lydia Strengthfield, married
in 1762 or 1768 (my great-grandfather) Frederick Cobbe Pitman,
presumably at Newport. They went in 1769 to Dublin, Ireland,
and from 1772 to 1780 were in Worcestershire, where Frederick
Cobbe Pitman died.
Lydia Pitman died 18 Oct., 1800, and was buried in St. James,
Piccadilly, London. Her father, William Strengthfield, was pre-
sumably the son of Thomas Strengthfield, of St. Dunstan's £a8t, and
Ann Garrard, daughter of Francis Garrard of the same parish, m.
15 April, 1705. [See Marriage Licenses : Bishop of London, vol.
ii; Harleian Society, vol. xxvi.]
The name Strengthfield appears now to be extinct in England.
Frederick Cobbe Pitman is believed to have been bom in Hamp-
shire, England, between 1720 and 1728. On March 26, 1744, he
was gazetted ensign in the 9th Regt. of Foot and resigned his
commission in January, 1751. On April 26, 1758, he was com-
missioned lieutenant in the East India Co. and fought at the battle
of Biderra in Bengal, and apparently resigned in March, 1762.
Between 1751 and 1758 he was apparently in America serving with
Gorham's Rangers and under William Green (afterwards Gen. Sir
Wm. Green) and Lord Howe. [N.B. His service with Gorham's
Rangers might have been prior to 1744]. He also served several
years as a volunteer in the 47th Foot. In 1762 he apparently went
again to America.
I should particularly like to know the exact date of his marriage
with Lydia Strengthfield, but do not know how to find this informa-
tion. Any information about the individuals mentioned in the manu-
script would also be acceptable.
Manuscript of Lydia Strengthfield (h. 1746 j d. 1800).
I was born in America at a Town called Newport in Rhode Island on the
20 April 1746.
My great grandfather by my mother's side, whose name was Dyer, was
one of those Quakers who was persecuted by the Presbyterians at Boston,
VOL. LIV. 21
310
Inceslry of Lydia Strengthjield.
[July.
and was obliged to fly with many of thai se€t to Rhode Isltind, and as they
had saved part of their fortunes they established a Town and called it New-
port.
The King (fave them a charter. It is now thought to be the garden of
America by all sitrangers who Tisit it.
My grandfather \mA Beveral of the best houses in the Town as a Proprie-
tor, bur as he was fond of a retired life he removed to Narraganset with his
only ^oii (suoii aftt^ the death of his wife) wlieii he built a hirge house upon
the moKt beautiful spot that wa^ ever formed by nature, a quarter of a mile
from tlie front of which the sea ebbed and flowed upon a ^% beach two
miles in leiigth and Icfl Qx^ry kind of eh ell fish on the sand.
The Ix^ach terminateB at each end in several amazing high rocks, inter-
sperBed with bashes and trees, at the bottom of which are valleys covered
with aromatic shrubs interseeted with Ixautiful streams of clear water, which
flow out of the rocks and terminate in the sea.
Opposite the house and one mile distant from the shore is a very small
Island of an oblong form, upon wbicli my grandfather built a small house
and converted the whole Island into a farm and called jt " Hope *' as he was
uncertain whether hia plan would be attended with success.
From his house in Narraganset he had the most delightful prospects of
Rhode Island, a small Island also on wWch the Fort stood, and that fine
Uiver whidi flows from Providence into the sea.
In this sweet spot, retired from the world with a few Quaker families,
who had settled in the neighborhood, he spent the remainder of his days in
improving his farms, which produced corn of every kind» with fruit and
vegetables in abundance.
ilis plot was well stocked with horses, cows and all sorts of live stock,
with several himdreds of goats, wliich ho kept to clear his ground, as he
was entitled to all the ground he cleared.
His amusements were hunting and lishing and visiting the Islands in a
pleasure boat, which he managed with the greatest dexterity in the roughest
B6a.
lie had twelve Indian chiefs with their fatuilles imder his protection and
permitted them to make wigwams on his plantation. He indi2lg«?d, pitted,
and did everything in his power for them. In return they brought him
game, wild fowl, fish and nuts, and all kinds of wild fruits, assisted in culti-
vating his lands and beeame very faithful servants.
He married a Miss Green a Quaker and daughter of the Cn>vernor of
Rhode Island by whom he had a very large progeny* At the time of hia
marriage he was 25 years of age and she was 15, they lived together 73
years. He died in the year 1760 in the 99*^^ year of his age. He never
had a grey hair in his head or lost a tooth and could see to re4id small print
by raoonlighL
My grandmother died in the year 1761 in the 80^ year of her age. Her
hair was white as snow and of an amazing length. So very thick that she
was obliged to have it thinned every month. In her 70th year she lost
every tooth. They were a very handsome couple and enjoyed perfect
health until the last year of their lives. They Uved with grejit regularity
and had never slept separate for one night from their marriage, except
when my grandmother was lying in.
As they were Quakers they brought up their family in that religion.
My mother was their youngest daughter. My father^s name was William
Strengthfield, he was born in England, and was the only surviving branch
1900.] Ancestry of Lydia Strmgthfield. 311
of a respectable family of that name. He was sent at the death of his
father to take possession of a Plantation in Jamaica, which he lived upon
for a few years, beloved by everybody and in strict friendship with all
the gentlemen in the Island. But as the climate did not agree with his
constitution he was obliged to leave it and went to Rhode Island as judge of
the admiralty in the year (1743?).
He married my mother. My Father was strongly attached to his Re-
ligion, which was that of the Church of England and by strong arguments
he convinced my Mother that his principles were better than hers the
Quakers, and having got the better of her scruples, she was Christened and
baptized in the same hour.
They lived for a few years in a state of real happiness (if that can be en-
joyed in this world) blessed with two children, myself and a beautiful boy
whom they adored. They were in affluent circumstances, caressed and
loved by every inhabitant of the Island ; when alas all their joy and de-
lightful prospects of further happiness were turned into the deepest distress,
as my dear Father was attacked with a putrid sore throat which put an end
to his life in 3 days in his 33'^ year.
This proved nearly fatal to my dear Mother, as she was prematurely de-
livered of twins. This brought on fever and consumption, she lingered 15
years and I trust went to heaven, as she was good in every sense of the
word.
She had a tomb erected to the memory of my Father, which she visited
every Sunday with her four children, and spent several hours in bewailing
our great loss and in prayers to the Almighty to grant her patience and
strength to go through this severe affliction for the sake of her dear children,
for whom alone she wished to live. This custom she kept up until the last
Sunday of her life.
My Father left £12,000 at interest, a large house well furnished, with
gardens, orchards, pleasure grounds and outhouses, in the broadest street in
Newport, with 8 negroes, which my mother was to keep possession of for
her life ; after which it was to go to my eldest brother. The money was to
be divided equally between the four children.
But a few months before my poor Mother's death and what put a finish-
ing stroke to all her sorrows, was Lopes the great Jew merchant, who had
all our monies in his hand . . . [Here manuscript stops, the next page
is lost].
[At the General Assembly held at Newport, 3 May, 1743, William Strength-
field with others was made a freeman of Rhode Island.
In the register of St. Paul's church (Episcopal) Narraganset, appears " Phebe
Strengthfleld, wife of William, daughter of Edward Dyer, clinical baptism at
Quidnesset, Dec. 19, 1741."
In Trinity Church, Newport, were baptized : Phebe, 29 May, 1742 ; Lydia,
17 Apr.. 1743; William, 10 Feb., 1745; Edward, 22 Oct., 1747; EUzabeth, 22
Oct., 1747, under the name of Strlngfleld,
Lydia Strengthfleld was married In Trinity Church, 27 Oct., 1765, to Fred-
erick Cobbe Pitman.
Edward Strengthfleld married 23 Feb., 1772, Ruth Whallen. They had Wll-
Uam, born 23 July, 1777; Ruth, b. 20 July, 1779; Joseph, b. 1 July, 1782; all
bapt. 10 Oct., 1787, at Trinity Church, Newport. A Phebe Strengthfleld was
baptized there 31 May, 1773, and William 5 June, 1775; these being perhaps the
eldest of Edward's children.
William* and Mary Dyer of Boston were followers of Mrs. Hutchinson, the
wife losing her life In the Qualcer cause she espoused later. Their eldest son,
Samuel', married Ann, daughter of Edward and granddaughter of William and
Ann Hutchinson. Their son Edward,^ born 1679, married Mary, b. 8 July, 1677
312
Ineeairy of Lydia Strenglhfield.
July,
daughter of Williajii and Mnry (Sayles) Greene, and lived at Aquldneset or
Nortb Kiuga Town, R. I. The scarcity of vital records of the Djer faDilIy
makes it impossible to give a satiafactory account of the Dyers, It seems,
however, that the dates in the account arc incorrect and the marriage of a
dangliter of Gov. Wiltiam Greene (b. 109ij) doubtful.
William Greene, who married Mary Say les, 17 Dec, 1674, was b. I March,
1653, and was a son of Deputy Governor John and Ann (Almy) Greene).
Dep. Gov. John Greene, In Ills Aviil, gives to his grand-daughter, Mary Dyer,
£!(>, and with the probate matters in a receipt of E<iwartl and Mary Dyer.
These last were the parents of Phehe Dyer, who married William Strengthfleld.
In 1658, it is said, fifteen Hebrews came to Newport brhiiiing with other rites
the flrst three degrees of Masonry. Moses Lopez and other Jewish famOies
came to Newport in 1750, The mof*t pri>minimt, Aaron Lopez» came from
Portugal in 1752* He Wvus refused naturalization by Rhode Island in 17G2 and
obtained It from Masaaehnsetts. To him is ascriljcd much of the commercial
prosperity of Newport, lie espoused the American cause during the llevolu-
tlon, and nearly all ills large fleet of vessels were lost, and his business ttierehy
wrecked. He would iiave retrieved his fortune after the war, but was acci-
dentally drowned in 1782.
Jo^epli Gorham, horn 20 May, 172S, at Barnstable, Mass., was a lieutenant of
Rangers under Cornwall is in 174f}, and also served with the Rangers at the
gecond capture of Louisburg in 175H. His command as major of the Rangers
as reg^olar troops began 2:^ Sept., 1761. In my book, *' Massachusetts Soldiers
in the Weist ludies/' Boston, 1900, in the account of the Capture of Havana in
17t)2, is given the diary of Maj. Joseph Gorhara, the original of whicli is in
the Library of Harvard College. A list of the suriiving ofllcers of Gorham's
Rangers does not include Lieut. Pitman. Waltek Kendall Watkixs.]
A proof of Mr. Pitman's communication, with Mr. Watklns's notes, having
been sent to Mr. Pitman, the editor has received a letter from him dated April
24, 1900, from wliich these extracts are made :
** The notes of Mr. W. K. Watklns are of much interest to me, especially that
of the marriage of Lydia Strengtbtield and Frederick Coblit; Pitman in 1705.
The date confirms a conjecture of mine that T. C. Pitman was previously
married, as his eldest son, Thomas Cohbe Pitman, was believed to have been
born in Virginia in 1762,
This Thomas was in the Worcestershire (England) militia from 1778 to *80,
and we have a letter written to him from his father, Frederick Cobbc Pitman*
dated Pershon, 2C Dec. 1778; at which date he could scarcely have been old
enough to be an ofbeer of milUla If he had been born bo late as 1766. F. C, Fit-
man's children were :
Thomas Cobbe, b. 1762, d. «.p.?
Frederick, b. 1770, d. s.p, 1803,
William (twin) b. 1772, had issue.
Robert, b. 1777 (General, C. B. my grandfather),
Elizabeth, b. 176U, had issue j and Lydia (twin with William), b. 1772, had
issue.
The Edward Dyer (b. 1679) who married Mary Greene (b. 1677) In Mr. Wat-
klns' note do not exactly correspond to the grandfather and grandmother of
Lydia Strength tlcid, as given in her il8S., according to which they were bom
Id Iflfll aud 1071 respectively.
But the MSS. l^i not very accurate, as she gives the date of her own birth as
17 Ap*, 1740, Instead of 17 Ap., 1743,"
lu a later letter Mr, Pitman adds the following :
** In a petition of his to Lord Dartmouth for an appointment in America, dated
1772 (Hi^t. MSS, Commission, 1 4th Report, Appendix 10), occurs the follow-
ing paragraph : *■ Yonr memorialist served his country faithfully for many years
as a volunteer in the 47 Regt., m ft Lieutennnt in Gotham's Rangtta in AmeHcat
as a Lieut, in the 9th Regt, of foot &c, &c.**
•The Forty-seTcnth Rcffiment of Foot was in America from 1758-1763, Joseph Gor-
hani's command of the Hangers commeoced in 1761, ami then disbanded in 1763.
Rangers under Joliu Gorimm M-er© at the Second 8ie|fe of Louisiburff in 175S. The
Nuith Ri^ffiment of Foot was in Florida 1764-1765, una from 1766-1769 in other parts
of North America,— W, K. W.
1900.] Emery of Huguenot Blood. 313
The periods in his life I have only partly or not wholly accounted for are—
(1) Prior to 1744.
(2) From 1761 to April, 1768.
(3) From March, 1762, to 1769. (Dec. 1763, at Cape Verde.
•I May, 1766, at Pensacola, and Oct., 1765,
( at Newport.
As Gorham's Rangers were disbanded after the peace in 1763, the middle of
these periods (1751-1768) most probably covered his service with the Ranpjers.
John Gorham, brother of Joseph, also commanded irregulars, and may have
been the Gorham referred to."
EMERY OF HUGUENOT BLOOD.
By Geobgb F. Emert, Esq., of Portland, Maine.
When the movement was inaugurated for collecting materials for pub-
lishing a genealogical history of the descendants of John and Anthony
Emery, the immigrants from England in 1635, it was the commonly received
opinion that their ancestors came into England in 1066 as followers of
William the Conqueror. Such has continued the prevalent opinion to this
day. But there are substantial reasons for belief that these immigrants
were of Huguenot blood and extraction, and at least sufficiently convincing
to enlist investigation for determining which of these two theories is the
correct one.
Smiles, in his history of the Huguenots, says that after the massacre of
St Bartholomew, which occurred August 24, 1572, " along the western sea-
board, at points where they felt themselves unable to make head against
their persecutors, they put to sea in ships and boats, and made for England,
where they landed in great numbers at Rye, at Hastings, at Southampton
and the numerous other ports on the south coast. This was particularly the
case with the artizans and skilled labor class, whose means of living are in-
variably imperiled by a state of civil war ; and they fled into England to
endeavor if possible to pursue their respective callings in peace, wlnle they
worshiped God acconling to their conscience." Few of the refugees
brought any property with them, he adds, the greater number being entirely
destitute. " But very many of them brought that kind of wealth which
money could not buy — intelligence, skill, virtue and the spirit of indepen-
dence." Between August 27 and November 4, six hundred and forty-one
landed at Rye, which is situated at the south-west extremity of the great
Romney Marsh.
Says the same author, under the policy of Laud by which Charles I. was
guided, they found themselves exposed to the same kind of persecution from
which they fled into England. *' The greater number of the non-conformist
foreigners emigrated with their families to North America and swelled the
numbers of the little colony already formed in Massachusetts Bay, which
eventually laid the foimdations of the great N. E. States."
In the appendix to his work, among the Huguenot refugees and their de-
scendants, is the following : " Emiris. A refugee family of this name fled
out of France at the massacre of St. Bartholomew, and purchased a small
property in Norfolk, which descended from father to son, and is still (1868)
in the possession of the family, at present represented by W. R. Emiris, Esq.,
of South Lincolnshire."
314
Emery of Huguenot Blood*
[July,
Ifi 1884 w:ia pitblished in Loodou *Mlie Roll of the Huguenots settle<i in
the UmttHi Kinjidom," wbidi emhraces iotir hundred and »ixty names. The
chart contiikiHig the^ names is eiicompa&sed on both Bides by *x>alfi of arms
to the number ot thirty-tive, Aceomiwitiying it Is a key ** by Mrs. Philip
Champion Cresfngny/' the prefiiee of which is as follows:
** The following work is intended merely as a * key ' to the accompanyiBg
* Roll of the llnguenots/ there being several large works on that moat
interesting subjeet* The chief object has been to colleei the coats of arms
borne by die principal families at the date of their settling in England,
There are dtmbtless many more e<iually worthy of being placed on the
* Roll/ hut owing partly to want of space and partly to the difficulty of
obtiuning the necessary information from the heads of the various fanulies,
the ivmipiler has found it impossilde to insert them. The short account* in
the pamplilet have l>een eolleeted from the different works on the Huguenot
Refugees, and from manuseri[*ts kindly lent by several representatives of
the Huguenot fLumlies. (Signed) Rql nd Hjll,
Lynd hurst/*
From this key the follo^ving is extracted :
** Emerja.
Jean Emery s was the first of this name who settled in England. He tied
frora Langue in Champagne, where the Huguenots were numerous, soon
after the massacre of St. Bartholomew's day, und settb-d at Southwood in
Norfolk, where his deseeudunt stiO owns the property then obtained bj
marriage."
In tiiifl connection it may be stated that .fohn and Anthony, before
coming to this country, evidently resided in the vicinity where the French
refugees made their new hoaie, near Southampton, whence the former em-
barked in ** the goorl Ship James/' in \^^'i\fK for Boston -
Next as to the name. Rev. Rufus Emery, the esteemtMl President of the
Emery Association, in his annual address of 1897, demonstrated the fact that
the name is not originally British- The late Tboutiis C, Araory, in a
learned paper read to the Emery trilie at one of its earlies^t gatherings^
came to the same conclusion after a eearcbing mvestigation, and showing
that the modern Amory and Emory were of the same stockp Those who
are famihar also with the genealogical history of the Emery family cannot
fail to have observed that the given name John has Iw^evk very prominent all
along the line, corregpondiiig with Jean, the reputed firfet settler in England.
Again, Jcthn imd jVntbony were of tbe so-called midtUe-iiitfrest class^
neither rich nor poor, earpenters by trade, dependent upon peace and good
order for favorable opportunity to prosecute their hfe work, also corre»-
pouding with the description given by Smiles of the Huguenot Refugees,
111 religion, they were independents, and great sticklers for the rights of
coascieiice, not only foi" themselves but for others, especially the Quakers,
whom they befriended aud for %vhieh they were persecuted and punished-
They, as did the Huguenot.s, expatriated themselves from their native land,
that they might enjoy religious freedom, and were not of those who claimed
it for themselves with the a<hied privilege of persecuting those who *lilf*.'red
from thf m. In short, they possessed all the characteristics of the Huguenots,
and which in a marked degree have been transmitted to their New England
posterity.
Tlie conclusioti is therefore almost forced upon us that the blood of the
Huguenots still flows in the veins of the New England Emery s.
1900.] The Lowell Pedigree. 315
THE LOWELL PEDIGREE.
By Edward Wheelwright, A.M., of Ck>ha88et, Mass.
On examining the Lowell Genealogy, by the Rev. Delmar R.
Lowell, recently published, I failed to find in it any recognition of
that branch of the Lowell family with which I am affiliated. To
show that such connection exists I have made out the following
Pedigree, exhibiting my descent, in the maternal line, from Eben-
ezer Lowell* (John,* John,* Percival*) and, at the same time, vindi-
cating the claim of many others beside myself to a share of the
Lowell blood.
I may add that the relationship of my mother's family to the
Lowells was always recognized by the Rev. Dr. Charles Lowell,
pastor of the West Church in Boston, of which my mother was a
member.
I have also, incidentally, and not for the first time, corrected an
error as to the identity of the wife of Ebenezer Hancock.
1. Ebenezer Lowell* {Johnny John\ Percival^), son of John and Naomi
(Sylvester) Lowie was born 1675 ; married, 30 Jan., 1G94, Elizabeth
Shaler (9th Report Boston Record Commissioners, p. 218) ; and
died 1711.
Children of Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Shaler) Lowell :
2. I. Ebenezer,* b. 5 Jane, 1701 (24th Rep. Rec. Com., p. 8); married
Mary Reed.
ii. John, b. 14 March, 1703 (24th Rep. Rec. Com., p. 22) ; m. 23 Dec,
1725, Sarah Chanipney (28 R., p. 127); d. 1767; ancestor of the
two Judges Lowell, Rev. Charles, &c.
iii. Michael, b. 22 December, 1709 (24th Rep. Rec. Com., p. 62) ; m.
18 Feb., 1734, Abigail Coney (28 Rep., p. 185) ; had 1. Elizabeth,'
b. 14 Nov., 1735 (24th Rep., p. 222) ; 2. Abigail, 22 Dec, 1736 (24th
Rep., p. 226). 3. John, 12 Mch., 1739 (24th Rep., p. 239). 4.
Ahiqail, 6 Apr., 1747 (24th Rep., p. 264). 5. Anna, 8 Jau., 1748
(24th Rep., p. 167). 6. Manj, 14 Jan., 1750 (24th Rep., p. 274.)
According to Amos Noyes, there were two other children of Ebenezer
and Elizabeth (Shaler) Lowell — Ebenezer, b. 1697, and Michael, b. 1698,
both of whom " died soon.'' See also ** Eliza, daugh* of Ebinezer Lowell.
Died Aug. 16, 1G96" (9th Report, p. 229).
2. Ebenezer Lowell* (Ebenezer,* Johi,^ John^ Percival^), son of
Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Shaler) Lowell, was born 5 June, 1701
(24 Rep. Rec. Com., p. 8) ; married Mary Reed of Marblehead.
I do not find the date of his marriage ; it probably took j)lace at
Marblehead. In the Boston Records his wife is mentioned only as
" Mary." She was the daughter of Samuel Reed of Marblehead,
innholder. (See Note 1.)*
Children of Ebenezer and Mary (Reed) Lowell (see Note 2) :
i. John,' b. 1 April, 1734 (24 Rep. Rec. Com., p. 217). Pupil In Boston
Latin School, 1742 (See its Catalogue). Graduated at Harvard,
* See page 318 for the note referred to.
31G
The Lowell Pedigree^
[July,
1753 ^ had alao degree of A,M, (HarvArdQtiliiqfleiinial.) Married
Sarah Frmh (3ce Note 3). See hb portrait with wife's mouiiment
in hack K^otiod^ according to which she died 17 April, 1772, aet, 3S.
This portrait, said to he hy Copley, is now in poHses^ioii of Mr.
George Putnam, 50 State St,, Boston, who had it from the late
John Hancock Moriarty, a descendant of Elixaheth Lowell, wife
of Ebenezer Hancock* rTolm Hancock Moriarty was son of Dr.
Joseph and EllKabeth Lowell (llaocock) Moriarty. He died 15
May, 18J>8, aged 57 years y mos, Johu Loweli, in 1772, was &
member of the First Congregational Church, Marbiehead. (See
Manual of said Cburch— 187fi), His wife was alno a member,
John Lowell died, accordin*]^ to the Harvard QuitKiuennial Cata-
logue, hi 177*1. I have no other record. He lived and. 1 presume,
died iu Marijlehead, where, according to family tradition, he prac-
tised as a physician. I have no record of any ciiildren, though
the anthor of the new Lowell Genealogy (p. 58) gives hira three.
lit COLFOBD, b. 8 January, 1735 (24th Report of Record Coiomission-
ers, p. 222), I have no further record of him. His name is some-
times written Itolford,
8. iil, Saka^it, born 10 April, 1738 (24th Report Rec. Com., p. 235), also
Family Record (see below) ; married 6 Dec, 1759, to Edward
Biaociiard,
In tlie Family Record ami Jonnial (see Note i), begun by Joshua
Blanchard (b» 161>2 ; d. 1748), and continned by his son Edward (b.
1733 ; d. 1792), occurs the following entry, made hy tlie last uamed
Edward, husband of Sarah Lowell :
*■ Edward Blanchard Born Snmlay December 2d 1783.
♦* Sarah Lowell, Born Monday April 10th !738.
*' Married by Boct^ Channcey Dec. 6, 1759.**
She died, according to entry iu Family Record by her sod Edward,
24 Aug, 1792, in the 55th year of her age.
iv. Mahy, born 20 February, 1740 (24th Rep. Rec, Com., page 242).
She married 2d, 26 April, 1770, Jonathan Bowman (Har. Coll.
1755), Judge of Probate for Lincoln Co., Maine, &c. At the time
of her marriage to Judge Bowman she was tlie widow Enjerson.
See Genealogies, &c., of Watertown, hy Henry Bond, M.D., vol.
2, p. 69S, where it is stated that *" He [Jonathan Bowrnan] m*
(1) April 2fi, 1770, wid* Mary Emerson* (ace Noted), dr. of Eben-
ezer Lowell of Boston.**
Jonathan and Mary (Lowell, widow Emerson) Bowman had chil-
dren as follows : 1. Jonathan, '^h. 1771 ; Har. Coll. 1790i d. 1808 ; m.
and had one child. 2. WiiUum^ 1). 1772 ? m, and had eight children ;
d. 1826. 3. Hmmm^ b. 1774; Har. Coll. 1794; married and had
five children. 4. Mury, b. 1784; m. aijout 1800 Dr. S am tie t Parker
of Wiscasset, and died soon after. See Bond*s Watertown, passim*
V. Elizabetb, born 18 Angnst, 1744 (24th Report of Record Com-
missioners, p. 253.) She married 7 May, 1767, Ebenezer Hancock,
younger brother of Gov. John Hancock. See a table of the gene-
alogy of the Hancock family In N. E. Historical and Genealogical
Register, Vol. ix., p, 352. Also American Ancestry, Vol. viiL, p.
213. In both these authorities her name is given as EUza, — a
contraction for Eiir.abeth. I Itave not yet found any other record
of her marriage. At the time of their marriage, Ebenezer Han-
cock, b- 26 Nov., 1741, was 25 yrs. 7 mos. of age, and his wife 22
jTs. 8 months — very suitable ages. It has been maintained by
some genealogists that the wife of Ebenezer Hancock was Eliza-
beth, dau. of Michael and Abigail (Coney) Lowell, This error is
repeated in the Lowell Genealogy, p. 35. Michael Lowell A(i4 a
daughter, Elizabeth, h. 14 Nov., 1735 (see ante). If she were the
wife of Ebenezer Hancock, she would have been 32 years old at
her marriage and nearly seven years older tlian her husband. Rea*
sons, tome conclusive, for believing Eli/.abeth, dan. of Ebenezer
and Mary (Reed) Lowell, to have been the wife of Ebenezer Han-
cock, were published l>y me in the Boston Evening Transcript,
Genealogical Department, 14 April, 1897, in reply to *' D. R. L."
ird
ua J
led J
M
1900.] The Lowell Pedigree. 317
(presumably Delmar R. Lowell). No reply was made to my com-
munication. (See Note 6.)
John, son of Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Lowell) Hancock, b. 1794,
d. 1859, was, with his eleven children, the last occupant of the
Hancock House. Elizabeth Lowell Hancock, daughter of the last
named John, married Dr. Joseph Moriarty, and became the mother
of John Hancock Moriarty, above mentioned, who inherited the
portrait of John Lowell of Marblehead, the brother of his great-
great grandmother, Elizabeth Lowell.
8. Sarah Lowell* {Ebenezer,^ Ebenezer,^ Jokn,^ John^ PercivdJI^\
daughter of Ebenezer* and Mary (Reed) Lowell, bom 10 April,
1738; married 6 December, 1759, Edward Blancbard, born 2
December, 1733, son of Joshua and Sarah (Loring) Blancbard.
Children of Edward and Sarah (Lowell) Blancbard:
4. i. Edward,^ b. 26 Dec, 1760; bapt. by Mr. Foxcroft.
11. William, b. 26 Aug., 1762; died Sept. 10, 1762.
ill. WiLLLiM, b. 29 Oct., 1763; died 23 Dec, 1763.
Iv. Mart, b. 10 Jan., 1765;. bapt. by Dr. Chauncy; d. unmarried at
an advanced age.
V. Sarah, b. 21 Oct. 1766; bapt. by Mr. Foxcroft.
vl. EuzABETH, b. 2 April, 1768.
vli. John Wharton, b. 5 Dec, 1769; bapt. by Dr. Chauncy; Boston
Latin School, 1777; Clerk U. S. Bank; d. 1812.
vlU. George, b. 24 Sept., 1771; bapt. by Dr. Chauncy; Boston Latin
School, 1779.
Ix. Joseph Tyler,^ b. 6 Feb., 1773; bapt. by Dr. Chauncy; Boston
Latin School, 1782 ; broker ; m. Susan Baxter.
X. William, b. 4 Nov., 1774; bapt. by Dr. Chauncy; Boston Latin
School, 1782 ; merchant and master mariner; d. 1844. He married
1st, Mary Elliott (no children) ; m. 2d, Harriet Lambert, and had
H'lWiam, who m. Mary Seaver, Harriet, who m. Theodore Otis,
and a daughter who died young ; also numerous graud children and
great grand children.
xi. Nancy, b. 3 Aug., 1776; bapt. by Dr. Chauncy; m. Levi Pierce.
xil. Charles, born 16 Dec, 1778; bapt. by Dr. Chauncy; shipmaster.
The foregoing list of children of Edward and Sarah (Lowell) Blan-
cbard is taken from the manuscript Family Record above mentioned.
Their baptisms should be found in the Records of the First Church, as all
were baptized either by Dr. Chauncy or Mr. Foxcroft.
Edward Blancbard died 18 July, 1792, in the 59th year of his age, and
his wife Sarah (Lowell) Blancbard, died 24 August, in the same year, in
the 55th year of her age. (See entry made in Family Record by their son
Edward Blancbard.)
4. Edward Blanchard' (Sarah LoweU^^ Ebenezer,^ Ebenezer,^ John,*
John,^ Perctval^), son of Edward and Sarah (Lowell) Blancbard,
was born 26 Dec, 1760 ; married, 19 October, 1789, to Mary Cun-
ningham, daughter of John and Abigail (Rand) Cunningham.
(Blancbard Family Bible and Letter of Henry W. Cunningham.)
CbildLren of Edward and Mary (Cunningham) Blancbard :
I. Edward,* b. 21 Sept.. 1790; died 7 Sept., 1802.
5. U. Sarah, b. 8 Sept., 1792; died 22 Oct., 1878; m. Lot Wheelwright, Jr.
Hi. Mary Ann, b. 6 July, 1794; d. unmarried 11 Jan., 1821.
Iv. Andrew Cunningham, b. 9 April, 1796; d. 13 Nov., 1797.
V. Amelia, b. 2 Feb., 1798; d. unmarried, 27 Nov., 1816.
vl. Andrew, b. 18 Oct., 1800; d. 8 March, 1818.
318
The Ziowell Pedigree.
[Joiy,
i
vii. CAROLrN'E, b. 25 Sept., 1802: d. 13 An^.. ISGG; m. .Toslfth Wheel-
1^' right and liarl two chiklrefi — .Tosepb and AiicJrevv*Cuniiiiigham.
TiiL Edward, b. U Dec, 1804; d. W Dec, 1804.
ix, Edward, b. 22 Sept., 1806; d. 27 March, 1877; namarrted.
5, Sarah Blancsakd' (Edward Bianchard^ Sarah Lowellj^ Ebenezer
Loiveil^^ Eheneter^^ John^^ Jokn^^ Perehml^)^ dmi<jhter of Edward
and BLiry ( Ctmninj^biitii ) Blaiidiard, \yoni 11 September, 1792;
married, 9 June, 182:^ to Lot Wlieehvright Jr. (b. 11* Au,ij:iist, 1796;
died 8 Deoetober, 1849) eon of Lot and Stisauna (Wilson) WheeU
wrigbt.
Cbildren of Lot, Jr., aed iSanib (Blancbard) Wlieelwrigbt :
I. Edwaiid," bom 10 March, 1824. Harvard College, 184i.
II. Hekry Augustus, bom 11 Sept., 1826.
Notes. — (1). I have recently ascertained, throngb the kindness of Mr. Abner
C. Goodell of Salem, that Mary Heed was. In truth, the dan g:bter of Samuel Reed
of Marblebead and wife of Ebenezer Lowell, though no record of her birth nor
of her inarriagre has been discovered.
Samuel Reed of Marbleiii-ad, innhnldcr, died testate in 1718, possessed of an
estate appraised at o\^er £2000. He left a widow (Mary, who afterward mar-
ried Nicholas Andrews) and five children, two of whom, Hiclmni and Mary,
were minors. In 1725 the %vklow was appointed ^i a rdian of the minor chil-
dren. At that time Mary, the youngjer, was 12 years of a^c. Deduetlug 12
from 1725 ^ves 1713 as the date of her birth. Her ai^e at the birth of her llrst
born child John, in 1731, must therefore have been 21.
That Mary Reetl, daughter of Samuel, was the wife of Ebenezer Low^tdl,
clearly appears from several deeds recorded in the Essex Registry relating to
the estate of her father, viz. : —
1732. Lib. fil fol. 156, John Reed et al- Division. Indentui^o of Partition be-
tween John Reed of Marblehead. Samuel Reed of Boston. BridLfes Keed of
Boston, Richard Rued of Marblehciid & Ebenezer Lowell & Mary his wife
[being the five heirs] and Mary Andrews (widow of Samuel Reed) signed and
scaled by all the parties, seven in number, among them —
" Ebenezer Lowell & a seal
Mary Lowell & a seal "
1741. Lib. 117 fob 272. John Rccd of Marblebead to Eb^ Lowell & Mary bis
wife '* to her use forever" 1*6 of a small part of the estate of Ms father
Samuel Reed.
1741-42. Lib. 121. foL 107. Richard Reed to Ebenezer Lowell of Boston and
Mary his wife 1-6 of part of small piece of land of hX^ frither's estate.
1763. Lib. 121. fob 107. Samuel Reed to Ebenezer Lowell of Boston Samede-
Bcrlption as in deed of John to same grantee,
(2). The Lowell Genealogy (page 34) omits the two daughters, Sarah and
Mary, And tbongb the birth of Elizabeth Is given correctly, it is added that she
" died July G, 1745, age 11 mos." Another, and llrst born, son is also given
(Ebenezer b. at Boston, Mass., May 16, 17H2), of whom I have no knowledge.
(3), FowXe. I Insert this name on Information j^lven by Mr Henry Ernest
Woods who did not give his authority for it. The author of the Lowell Gene*
alogy (p. 34) gives the same name, together with the date of the marriage to
John Lowell as follows : —
*'ni. at Marblebead, Mass., by Rev, John Barnard, July 10 1759, Mrs. Sarah
Fowle."
He, also, omtts to give bis authority for this statement.
(4). Portions of this Family Record were puhlished, withont authority of
the present owner, In the New England Magazine for Decenitjer, 18!>5.
(5). I have just discovered, through the kindness of Mr. Henry E. Woods,
that Mar3* Lowell's lirst husband was Edward Emerson of Boston, bom about
1731-6, son of Edward and Hannah (Beale) Emerson). Marriai,'e Intention pub-
lished In Boston 31 Aug. 176:3,— '' Capt. Edward Emerson Mrs Mary Lowell."
By his will, dated 12 Nov. 17G3, probated 20 Oct. 17G9, be left his entire estate
to wife Mary, Tor early ancestry of Capt. Edward Emerson, see Savage &c.
1900.] The Lowell Pedigree. 319
(6.) I here insert a copy of this communication :—
*' D. R. Lm in his answer to tbis qnery, is mistaken in saying that Elizabeth,
danghter of Michael and Abigail (Coney) Lowell, married Ebenezer Hancock.
The wife of Ebenezer Hancock was Elizabeth, danghter of Ebenezer and Mary
( ) Lowell. She was born in Boston Aug. 18, 1744 (see 24th Report of the
Record Commissioners of the City of Boston, page 253), and was married to
Ebenezer Hancock May 7, 1767. (See Hancock Genealogy in New England His-
torical and Genealogical Register, vol. ix., page 352; also American Ancestry,
vol. viii., page 212). Her name in both the works mentioned is printed Eliza,
which is a mere contraction for Elizabeth. I have her full name, * Elizabeth
Lowell,' written by herself in a book once belonging to her and given by her to
my mother, who was her great niece.
Ebenezer Lowell, father of Mrs. Elizabeth (Lowell) Hancock, was the son of
* Ebenezer Lowel and Elizabeth his wife,' and was born June 5, 1701. (See
24th Report of Record Commissioners, above cited, page 8.) Micliael Lowell
was his brother, born Dec. 22, 1709. (See as above, page 62.) Michael also
had a daughter, Elizabeth, bom Nov. 14, 1735 (Id., p. 222), who was conse-
quently a cousin of Elizabeth, daughter of Ebenezer, and several years older.
The family name of Mary, wife of Ebenezer Lowell, is not known to me.
They had, as per 24th Report of Record Ck)mmissioners : John, born April 1,
1734, p. 217; Colford, bom Jan. 8, 1735, p. 222; Sarah, bom April 10, 1738, p.
235 ; Mary, born Feb. 20, 1740, p. 242 ; EUzabeth, born Aug. 18, 1744, p. 258.
Sarah, the eldest daughter, was married Cby Dr. Chauncey of First Church)
to Edward Blanchard, Dec. 6, 1759, according to the entry made by her hus-
band in a family record begun in 1722 by his father, Joshua Blanchard, and
continued by his descendants. The date of his wife's birth is also given, April
10, 1738, as in the Town Records, but not the names of her parents. Ed-
ward Blanchard, son of Joshua, was my maternal great-grandfather.
Mary, the second daughter, married, April 26, 1770, Jonathan Bowman of
Maine. She was then the * wid. Emerson, dau. of Ebenezer Lowell of Boston.'
(See * Genealogies of Watertown,' by Henry Bond, M.D., vol. ii., p. 698.)
'There can be no doubt that Sarah (Lowell) Blanchard, who was my great-
grandmother, Mary (Lowell) Bowman and Elizabeth (Lowell) Hancock were
sisters and daughters of Ebenezer and Mary Lowell. E. W."
To this I may add that " Aunt Hencock," as the name was pronounced
by her contemporaries, was a very familiar name to me in my boyhood.
My mother, Sarah (Blanchard) Whet^lwright, born in 171)2, used often to
speak of her. As a school-girl, she frequently visited her great-aunt, her
grandmother Lowell's sister, at her residence in the Hancock mansion on
Beacon Street, She became a great favorite with the old lady, who, among
other favors, lH.*stowed upon her a book, in two volumes, in each of which
8h(» had written her name ** Pilizabeth Lowell." The book was entitled :
'* Sermons to Young Women, by the Reverend Dr. Fordyce, Printed
MDCCLXVII," — the year of her marriage. "Where it was printed is not
statcKl. It is now in my possession.
Much has been added to this paper since it was first written. I shall be
very thankful for the correction of any errors or omissions that may be
noticed.
\0S^ With deep sadness we record the sudden death, May 9, 1900, of the au-
thor of this article. He corrected the proof of it the day before he was taken
sick. Edward Wheelwright, a life member of this Society since Nov. 6, 1890,
was the lionored President of The Colonial Society of Massachusetts. He was
bom in the house in which he died, in Chestnut Street, Boston, March 10, 1824.
An obituary will appear later.— Editor.
810
Peter Mallory, JVJrto Haven, Conn.
[July,
PETER MALLORY, NEW HAVEN, CONN., 1644, AND
SOME OF HIS DESCENDANTS.
By Jamss Shepakd, New Britain, Conn.
1. Peter Mallory signed tlie planters' covenant at New ITaven, Conn.,
Ifi44. The name u yarionety spelled in the early records there as Mallery,
Malery, ilallary, Malary, Mallorye, Malorie, ^lallory and Malory, but in
later year** it most frequently appears as ** Mallory/' The wife of Peter
Malary united with the first church of New Haven in 1663. On Jan. 2^
1687, Peter Mallery of New Haven, planter, gives land to hii* son Peter,
" whereof I the said Peter Malkiry with Mary mj wife have hereunto put
our hands and eeal," both signing by inark» his mark caiiBisting of liis initials,
P. M,, a step higher tlian signing with a simple cross. [New Haven land
records, vol, 1, p, 370,] This Mary was probably tbe only wife he ever
bad. His home lot and most of his land waa near the Milford to'wn line at
a place commonly called West Side Farms, now West Haven, in the town
of Orange, The deed to his son John, dated March 25, 1 687, was of " land
lieing within New Haven township on tlie west river at the West farms,
containing one acre and half, bounded by the highway that rnnneth from
the Oyster point on the north, on the East by land of John Clark, on tbe
south by land l>e1onging to my son Thomas 3VIallery, uii the west by a path
tliat runneth between it and my other land whereon I dwell." [New
Haven land reconls, voL 1, p, 33!^.] That he Wiis a large land owner is
evidencetl by numcrons deeds on record in vol. 1, He repeatedly gave land
to his sons John, Peter and ThoniEis. He also gave land *'by way of por-
tion in part with my loving daughter Kebecca Bunnell^ to my loving gon-in-
law Benjamin Bunnell,*' dated July 2, 1684, tmd to his *' daughti^r-in-law
Mary Mallery widow, relict of Thomas Mallery ray son lately deceased,
♦ ♦ # during the nonage of her pou Thumas *' witli tbe pro\i80 that if he
die before be is twenty-tme, then it shall go to her son Daniel at lawful age»
and if he die then to her eon Aaron, and if they three all die then **it be
and remain unto mv said daughter, * * * Signed with consent of mv son
Peter Jr." April 28, 1691,
On Aug. r30, 1697, be deeded all his "estate undisposed of ♦•• more-
able, real or pt^rsonal, to bis son Peter Hushindman and son John Cord-
wainer " in consideration of life support. [Vol. L p. 729.] This deed and
one or two others about the same date are signed by a sunple P instead of
P. M., his usual mark. He wa!> undoubtedly m feeble health and perhaps
had been feeble for many years. In the County Court Records, vol. 1, p.
45, Nov. 8, 1671, we find **Thia Court upon y" allegations p'^sented on
behalf of Peter Mallory Sen'" for freedom from tnuning doth free him from
y** sd service,*' He died after Aug, 30, 16I>7, when be disposed of the
balance of bis property, and Ix^fore Nov. 24, 1701, when John Malary con-
veys to John Smith *^ land belonging to y" lieirs of Thomas Malary ♦ * ♦
leading down to y*^ dwelling house formerly belonging to j>eter malary my
deceased father." [New Haven land records, voL 2, p, 53.]
Mary Mallory 's death is recorded in New Haven as ** Dec, 16£>0."
Eleven children are recorded to Peter Mallory on tbe New Haven re-
cords, bom on tbe dates here given.
Children :
1900.] Peter Mallory, New ffaven. Conn. 321
1. BsBEKAH,' b. May 18, 1649. The Strong family says she m. Benjamin
Bunnell, son of William Bunnell and his wife Ann, dau. of Benja-
min Wilmot. This is confirmed by the deed before referred to of
Rebecca's portion to Benjamin Bunnell. The will of her brother,
Samuel Mallory, mentions *' sister Bebecca Bunnell's son Benja-
min."
2. ii. Pktkr, b. July 27, 1663.
ill. Mabt, b. Oct. 28, 1655 ; d. young,
iv. Mart, b. Sept. 28, 1656.
8. Y. Thomas, b. April 15, 1659.
vi. Daniel, b. Nov. 26, 1661.
4. Til. John, b. May 10, 1663.
6. viii. Joseph, b. , 1666.
6. ix. Benjamin, b. Jan. 4, 1668.
7. X. Samuel, b. March 10, 1672-8.
xi. William, b. Sept. 2, 1676.
2. Peter' Mallory (Pder^), bom July 26, 1653 ; m. Elizabeth
Trowbridge, May 28, 1678, dau. of William and Elizabeth Trow-
bridge of New Haven, as shown by a deed of gift Jan. 4, 1684.
[New Haven land records, vol. 1, p. 329.] He was "discharged
from the service of training " by the New Haven County Court
April 26, 1706.
Children, from the New Haven reoords :
1. Peter,' b. April 22, 1679.
8. U. Caleb, b. Nov. 3, 1681.
Ul. Peter, b. Aug. 2, 1684.
iv. Euzabeth, b. April 27, 1687.
V. JunrrH, b. Sept. 2, 1689.
vi. Benjamin, b. April 3, 1692; m. Eunice Butler of Wethersfleld, Dec.
22, 1715, and settled in Stratford. [Orcut's History of Stratford.]
vii. Steeven, b. Oct. 12, 1694.
vili. Edenezer, Nov. 29, 1696.
ix. Zacheus, b. May 22, 1699.
X. Abigail, b. Aug. 6, 1701.
xi. Zipporau, b. Dec. 15, 1705.
9. xli. Peter, b. March 1, 1708.
Also see Orcutt's Stratford for further records of Benjamin,
Stephen, Zacheus, Zipporah and Peter.
3. Thomas^ Mallory (Peier^), was bom April 15, 1659; m. Mary
Umberfield, March 26, 1684 ; d. Feb. 15, 1690. On Jan. 15, 1691,
" An Inventory of y® estate of Thomas Mallary late of New Haven
Deed, Intestate was Exhibited in Court attested by y® widow &
appraiser8 Sworn in Court according to Law and Approved. And
Administration of y® estate of y* Deed was granted to ilary Mallary,
wid, Reliet of y* Deceased. * * * The Children, Thomas 5 y^ old,
Daniel 2, and Aaron 1. * * * John Smith appointed by y® Court to
assist y* minor children." [New Haven County Court records, vol.
1, page 192, now with the Clerk of the Superior Court.] Amt of
Inventor £220 19. 00. John Smith and John Clark Appraisers.
[New Haven Probate records, vol. 1, p. 114.]
Children, from New Haven Records :
1. Thomas,' b. Jan. 1, 1686. Cothren's History of Woodbury, Conn., p.
165, says this Thomas **was first of the name" Mallory in
»• Ancient Woodbury " where he died, July 21, 1783.
10. ii. Danii^ill, b. Jan. 2, 1687.
ill. Aaron, b. March 10, 1689-10.
322 Peter Mallory^ Neto Haven^ dmn. [July,
4. Jonx* Mallort (P^/tfr*), bom May 10, 1644; m. Elizabeth, dau. of
Nathaniel Kimberly of New Haven, "Taylour," Dec. 30, 1686, as
shown by New Haven Records and by deed of gift dated Feb. 16,
1703. [New Haven land records, vol. 2, p. 258. J Administration
on the estate of John Mallory was granted to his widow Elizabeth
May 6, 1712. Inventory sworn to by Elizabeth Mallory. Amt
£163 07. 6. Children's names, Elizabeth, Rebeckah of fnll age,
Mi^hitable 17, Silence 14, Obedience 4. On Oct. 12, 1714, "Eliza
Mallarv, adm. es^ of John Mallary late of New Haven Deed, ex-
hibits a Nuncupative will of the said John Mallery authorizing the
said Elizabeth to make sale of one half of the orchard for paying the
Debts," &c Approved on the testimony of Elizabeth Midlery
age<l about 23, and Silence Mallery aged about sixteen, saying that
their father desired the sale made " to pay his debts and particularly
the debt Due the CoUedge and have her [his wife] use the rest of
it for her Comfort and not break the farme by selling any part of
it." [New Haven Probate records, vol. 4, p. 289.]
On the first Monday of August, 1715, the Probate records call
the administratrix " Elizabeth Mallory alias Barnes " [vol. 4, p.
355], showing that she had married Barnes.
Children, from New Haven records :
i. JoiiN,» b. Sept. 6, 1687.
il. Elizabeth, b. May 1, 1091.
m. Rkbeckah, b. Sept. 15, 1693.
iv. Meiiitablk, Dec. 19, 1695; m. Jonathan Griffin, May 16, 1717.
V. Silence, b. Oct. 13, 1698.
vi. John, b. March 1, 1709-10.
vil. Obedience, b. April 11, 1704.
5. Joseph' Mallory {Peier^\ born 16GG; m. in 1693, Mercy, dau. of
Thomas and Mercy Pinion and granddaughter of Nicholas and
P^lizabeth Pinion. Haven's manuscript history of East Haven
(with the New Haven Colony Historical Society) says this Joseph
was the first of the name Mallory to reside in East Haven, probably
about 1 693. From deeds in the New Haven land records his mark
was " I M." On Nov. 13, 1727, he quit claimed his right in land
" which belonged to my father pinion."
Children, all except Hannah, from New Haven records :
i. Mercy,' b. 1090.
il. Thankful, b. Aug., 1694.
ili. Abigail, b. Aug., 1696.
iv. Joseph, b. Nov. 5, 1698.
11. v. Benjamin, Nov. 5, 1701.
vi. IIannau, Sept. 1, 1709.
6. Benjamin* Mallory (Pe/er^), bom Jan. 4, 1668. The two wives
and children assigned to this Benjamin on page 162 of Baldwin's
Candee family belong to his nephew, Benjamin, the son of (Joieph^
Peter^), On Jan. 6, 1700-1, ''Peter Malorie, John Malorie and
Samuel ^lalorie presented an account to y® court of an estate
appertaining to their brother Benjamin Malorie who went to sea
about ten years since from whom they have no certain intelligence
since his departure, whereupon y* court orders sd account to be
entered upon record and appoints the sd Peter Malorie * * * con-
servator of y^ same in case he returns." The estate included land
1900.] Peter Mallory, New Haven j Conn. 323
given him " by his father Peter Malorie," and in the " hands of his
sister-in-law Thomas Malorie*s widow." [New Haven County
Court records, vol. 2, p. 53.] On March 6, 1702, "John Malary of
New Haven entereth his caveatt against any Reconi to bo made of
y* Land y* was formerly his Brother Benjamin Malary Lying at y®
west side near a cove called Malborn's cove." [New Haven land
records, vol. 2, p. lo2.] Peter and Samuel Malary give a warran-
tee deed of " land formerly Belonging to our Brother Benjamin " to
Ebenezer Down, March 4, 1702-3. [Same vol. p. 158.]
7. Samuel* Mallory (Peter^), born March 10, 1672-3. His will
dated Dec 20, 1709, was presented by his relict Mary on the first
Monday in Jan., 1711-12, and is recorded in New Haven Probate
Court records, vol. 3, p. 313. It begins with "The Lord having
Visited me his poor servant w"* Sickness and not Knowing how y®
Lord may deal w"* me," &c. It mentions his wife, " each of his
brothers and sisters," but does not give their names, also his " sister
Rebecca Bunnell's son Benjamin " and the eldest son of his " de-
ceased brother Thomas." He appointed his wife and his " brother-
in-law John Sanford" executors. Inventory sworn to by Mary
Mallary and John Sanford. Amt. £85 6. 0.
8. Caleb* Mallory {Peter, ^ Peier^), born Nov. 3, 1681 ; m. Miriam
Blakesley, Feb. 13, 170G-7. Administration on the estate of Caleb
Mallery late of New Milford Deed, granted unto Miriam, widow
and Relict of said deceased, Sept. 3, 1716. [New Haven Probate,
vol. 4, p. 417.] Inventory filed Nov. 15, 1716. John Bostwick
Sfur. and Stephen Noble appras. Amt. £113 13. 8. [Same vol.
p. 4;!H.]
Cliildreii, from New Haven records :
i. MiiiiAM,* b. May 23, 1708.
il. Dkborah, 1). May 11, 1710.
ill. Caleh, b. Aufr. 3, 1712.
iv. Jonx, b. April 7, 1715.
9. Petek» Mallory (Peter,^ Petet^), born April 22, 1679; m. Mary
. Ho died at New Haven. Administration on his est^ite
^rrantcd to Marv Mallery, widow and relict, first Monday in April,
1761). [New Haven Probate, vol. 10, p. 597.]
Children :
i. David.* Eliakim Mallery, of New IJavcn, appointed his guardian
Aug. 6, 1772. [Vol. 2, p. 277.]
ii. Calvin. Elias Beach, of New Haven, appointed his guardian Nov. 2,
1777. [Vol. 12, p. 217.]
iil. Jamks. Eliakim Mallery appointed his guardian first Monday in
April, 1781. [Vol. 13, p. 11.]
10. Daniel' Mallory {Thomas'^ Peter^), born Jan. 2, 10^7; d. at New
Haven, 17(^0. Will made Feb. 12, 17G0; proved third Monday in
May, 1700. Abigail, Daniel and Thomtis Mallery executors. Will
names wife Abigail, sons Daniel of Woo<lbury and Thomjis of
Waterbury, daughters Abigail Smith, Esther Osborne, Eunice
Clark, Hannah Smith and heirs of dau. Sarah Bunnell. Amt. of
Inventory £590 19. 7. [New Haven Probate, vol. 9, p. ooO.]
Children, from New Ilaven records :
324 Peter McUlort/f New Haven^ Conn. [Julj^
i. Abigail/ b. May 20, 1716 ; m. Smith.
ii. Esther, b. June 18, 1718 ; m. Osborne.
Hi. Daniel, b. Feb. 4, 1719-20; removed to Woodbury, Conn.
iv. Lois, b. Nov. 30, 1721.
V. Thomas, b. Aug. 12, 1728; removed to Waterbury, Conn.
vi. EuNis, b. Aug. 8, 1725 ; m. Clark.
vil. Hannah, identified only by Iier fatlier*s wUl; m. Smith.
viii. Sakah, identified only by her father's will ; m. Bunnell.
11. Benjamin* Mallort {Joseph,^ Peter^), bom Nov. 5, 1701 ; m.
Dorothy Luddington, dau. of William and Mercy (Whitehead)
Luddiugton of East Haven, Conn., granddaughter of William and
Ellen Luddington. She d. Sept. 19, 1742, age 40[Dodd*8 History
of East Haven], and he married 2d, Mary O'Neal.
His will dated Dec. 10, 1762 [New Haven Probate, vol. 10, p.
79], appoints his wife Mary executrix and names children Joseph,
Isaac, David and Mary ; but he left children not named in his will,
as the widow Mary was appointeil guardian to Simeon when the
will was proved, and Levi, a minor son of Benjamin Mallory, made
choice of Daniel Wheadon as his guardian in Dec, 1764. On the
third Monday in June, 1763, Timothy Luddington of New Haven,
was appointed guardian to David, a minor son of Benjamin
Mallory. Deeds in the New Haven records describe this Benjamin
as ^* Benjamin the son of Joseph."
Children, according to Dodd*s History, by first wife :
I. David,* b. 1734; d. 1736, age 2 years.
ii. Mkrcy, b. 1736 ; d. Sept. 19, 1742, age 6 years.
12. Hi. JOSKPH.
iv. Isaac; m. Mabel Luddington. Children: Asa, Jared, Lorana and
Ame.
V. Mary; d. young.
By second wife :
vi. David ; m. Mary Wardell, 1769.
vli. Mkrcy.
vlil. Levi.
Ix. Dorothy.
X. John.
xi. Mary.
xii. Simeon.
12. Joseph* Mallory {Benjamin,^ Joseph,^ Peter^), m. Thankful, dau.
of Jonathan and Bridget (Hunnewell) Koberts, then of East
Haven, Conn. She d. July 30, 1773, aged 43 years. Was born at
Walliugford, Conn. (Meriden Parish), March 24, 1729. He m.
2d in 1774, Eunice, dau. of Benjamin and Hannah (Abbott)
Barnes. He and his wife Eunice were admitted to special ordi-
nances at the church in East Haven, March 5, 1775, and the same
day his son Joseph and their son, Noah Woodruff, were baptized.
He probably lived in East Haven until about 1780. On May 2 of
that year he bought sixty-seven acres of land in Waterbury (the
part which is now Wolcott, Conn.), and she bought the same day
forty-tnght acres in her own name. In both dee<l8 they are
described as of New Haven. On Aug. 15, 1780, he and wife
Eunice quit claim their right in the estate of her father and de-
scribed themselves as of Waterbury. [Southington, Conn., land
records.]
William Pknn:
*• Lodire, Brinck*
o. Wifu, and of
CO. Gloaoester,
ooeors 1644-fi; d.
1,1091. Wllldat.
^tfO; pro. 1 April,
Harrington, 31.
Annb VKHH=(Marmaduke1) Grben(o/
1 BaUineham, co, Ce$t.)
Green,
; adminis-
(28, toiUter
)k., 54.
Amnb Qkbkn,
m. before 1A23 to
■ Symjison.
Elizabeth Green,
llTlDg 1600.
St.
tol;
'an.
Maris Penn,
liTlng 1690.
Sarah Prnn,
llTlng 1590.
Susanna Penn,
m. Richard Cosse of
Wotton Bassett, co.
WUtft, mercer, m. all.
2 Aog., 1633.
William PbhnskMarobht -
apprenticed 6 ▲«£•« 16i6,
to John Aldworth of Brii-
tol, merchant; ad. Burr. 6
June, 1607; probablj £ed
before 1628.
llring Jk a wid.
atSt.Mar7RMl-
Catherine Penn,
baptized 23 Dec, 1610, at
St. Mary Bedclfff.
Martha Pxnit,
buried 12 Ang., ie», at St.
Mary RedoW as daaghter
of Margery Penn, widow.
h Prnn,
to, and burled
! at St. Mary
Ann Pknx,
bp. 21 Jan., 1618, at St.
Thoma?, Bristol ; buried
23 Fob., 1651, at St. Mary
Kedcllff.
I
Sir William Pknn=Maroarkt Jasper,
Knt.; bp. 23 April, 1621, at
St. Thoma*, BrUtol. Ad-
miral; knighted 1660; M. P.
for Weymouth 1655: d. at
Wanstoad, Ksscx, 16 Sept.,
burled 3 Oct.. 1670, at St.
M«ry Kedcllir, Brintol; will
dated 20 Jan., 1609, pro. 6
Oct., 1070.
P.C.C. Penn, 130.
daa. of John Jasper of Rot-
terdam in Holland ; m. circa
1613; d. at Walthamstow.
EsKcx ; administration 13
March, 1681. to son Wil-
liam.
P. C.C. Act.Bk..32.
=:Hannah Callowhill,
f al- diiu. of Thomas and Hannah
rhe (Holllster) Callowhill of
Bristol; m. 1 mo. 6, 1695, at
Bristol Fr. Meeting; d. 6
mo. 20, 1720; burled at Jur-
dans; will dated 11 Sept.,
1718,pro. 16Feb., 1726.
P. C. C. Farrent, 49.
jia;
327
ri8.
KiciiARu Penn
of Walthampstow, co.
Essex, d. unm.; will
dated 4 April, pro. 11
April, 1673.
P. C. C. Pye, 49.
(8,
U 1698, at
Meeting;
K 173.3, at
GULiELMA Maria,
burled 0 mo. 20,
1680, at Worming,
hurst, Sussex.
Margaret,
b. 9 mo. 7, 1704 : m.
rhomasFream,Esq.
Richard Prnn=Hannah Lardkrk,
b. 11 mo. 17, dau. of II. Lardner,
1705. M.D., of Philadel-
phia.
Margaret Pknn=Anthont Lowthbb,
Esq., of Mask, oo.
Yofk.
DKSNI8 PrXK,
b. 12 mo. 26, 1706.-7,
at Kaling, co. Mx.;
bur. 11 mo. 8, 1722,
atJordnns.
Hannah Prnn,
b. 7 mo. 6, 1708, at
Lndgatc, rx>ndon; d.
at Kensington, Mz.,
llmo.M, 1706; bar-
led at Trtng.
1900.] Gleanings from English Archives. 325
lie and his wife united witli the Congregational Church in Wol-
cott, 1781. He d. June 9, 1701. She made will Nov. 16, 1793 ;
d. Nov. 22, 1793 ; will j)rovwl Dec. 31, 1793 ; l)oth estates pro-
bated at Waterbury, Conn. The distribution of his estate, July 2,
1792, was to the widow ; sons Benjamin, Amos, Ezra, Josepli and
Woodruff ; and daughters Abigail Cook, Thankful She])ard, Eu-
nice and PHizabeth. In her will she calls Noah Woodruff ^Mallory
her *' only son," and names daughters P^unice and Elizabeth
Mallory.
Children, by first wife :
i. Bkxjamin,* b. 1751; bapt. March 23, 175G; m. Eunice Talmadge,
Dec. 19, 1774.
ii. Eliz.vijktii, b. 1754.
iii. Amos, b. 175G.
iv. AniG.uL, b. 170)0; m. Samuel Cook of Walllngford, Conn.
V. Thankful, b. July 4, 1702; m. 1st, Samuel Shepard of Southington,
Conn., Jan. 1, 1787. lie died Feb. 15, 1«03, and she m. 2d, Clark
Kovce. Jan. 17, 1813, who died Feb. IG, 182G. She died March 27,
1832.
vl. EziiA, b. 17G7.
vli. JusEPU, b. before July 31, 1773; bapt. March 5, 1776.
By second wife :
viii. NoAii Woodruff, bapt. March 5, 1775.
ix. EuxiCK, no record except distribution and will.
X. Elizabeth, no record except distribution and will.
Tht're is no birth, death or marriage on reconl in vol. 1 at the Registmr's
Ofliee in Nt*w Haven, by the name of Mallory, other than those herein
given.
GEXEALOOICAL GLEANINGS AMONG THE ENGLISH
ARCHIVES.
('oinmunic:itc<l l»y J. Hkxrt Lea, K.sii.
[Continued I'rom pa^^c 197.]
Ix tlir prii.-(Mit number of tlu'se Gl»*aiiiiig-4 I sli.ill deal almost entirely
with rvidnircs (.'olKctiMl n\i:anlini:the family of the great Founder of Ponn-
-iNUaiiia, which r<ui>i<l(raMy eulariro and cornu't the {UMligree as hitherto
known. SoMiL* of tlu; wills and Parish K«'gi>lcr t-xtracts whieh follow have
brt II alnady ja-inttid by me,"* but, for tlio >ake of perspicuity, it seems best
to ivprodnn' thcin ln'rc, so as to brinir toi^^uthcr, in an orderly form, all that
is known ol tlu* «'arli('r generations of this historic^ family. Those later
will> of the Founchjr, his wife and sons, which have already been i)rinted in
thej^e \ni\iv.> by Mr. II. F. Waters, need only to be referred to hore.t
It is ifreatly to bo regretted that nothing has yet been discovered that
throws any lii^ht on tlu; vexed <iuestinn of the j^arentage of the iirst AVilliam
Penn oi Mijiety, or tends either to amplify or discredit the statement, made
• pL-nn. Hi.^t. Majr. vol. xiv. p. OO ct seq.
t KEC.isiiin, vol. xliv., pp. Ib8, l'J2.
VOL. LIV. 22
326 Gleanings from English Archives. [July,
by Awbrey in the 17th Century, that the family were long settled in and
about Brinckworth in Wilts, as yeomen,* and that the Penns of Rodbourne
were of cognate stock-f The few early wills of Penns in the Gloucester
and "Wiltshire local courts give us no help on this point.
Perliaps the most noteworthy fact which has been developed by the
search of the Bristol Records has been the light thrown upon Giles Penn,
the father of the Admiral, for, beside the six older children now given
him, we clear up much of the obscurity previously surrounding his liistory,
and dispose fiDally of the fallacious statement that he was a Captain in the
Royal Navy, as the Apprentice and Burgess Books show clearly that he
was a Draper and Mercer ; nothing in his record indicating any other than
this peaceful occupation. It may be that his second son Giles was the
Naval Captain, but it is difficult to understand how, at that date, such con-
fusion lietween father and son could have arisen, although Berry's error,
who also calls him a Consul in the Muditerranean (the latter, if correct,
perhaps accounting for our not finding his burial), is more excusable.^
The Certyfycatt of the vewe of ahull men as well Archars as Byllmen,
takyn the x daye of Apryll, in the xxx^** yere of the reyne of our Sov-
erayne Lorde, King Henry the viii'**, by the Grace of Grod Kynge of Eng-
londe & of ffraunce, defender of the ffayth, Lord of Irelonde & iji the erth
mooste suppreme hed of the Church of Eugloiide : By Sir Henry Longe,
knt., John Hamlyn, Esq., & Wyllm Stump, Commyssyoners :
Brynkworth Roger Pen archar Wilts. Muster A. 6. 12
The above is the earliest mention of a Penn found in the Brinckworth
region, and may, or may not, have been the brother of William of Minety.
It seems at least certain that he was a member of the family in (puvstion.
The next o(;currence of the name is tlie appearance of William Ponn of
I^Iinety whom we find paying a tax of VU. at that j)lace in 1544— 1G.§ This
is certainly the William of our pe<ligree and the earliest certain date in the
Founder's direct ancestry which I have yet discovered.
Bristol Apprentice Books,
1 Maij An° R Rne Eliz. &c xxxv^ Ano Dm 15i)3
Egidius Prime filiiis Willi Ponne nup de Myntyo in Com. Glouc.
defunct posuit se apprentic Johani Horte de Civito Bristoll Drag
et Juliane ux eins {) ter; Octo Annos sol in fine Annos p'^ iiij" vj'* p
libtat Bristoll cfi Duplic appar &c.
sexto die Augusti lo9G.
Willus Penne filius willm Penne nup de Myntye in Com : Jilltes (sic)
defunct posuit se apprentic Johanni Aldworth de Ciui'*^ Bristoll m'
catori et Martha ux eius p ter Octo Annor sol in line ^Vnnor jkI iiij*
vj'* p Libtat Bristol cu Duplic appar &c.
xiij die Aprilis 1602.
Robtus Greene iilius !Marmaduc Greene de Ballincham in Com Pallintm
posuit se apprentic P^gidie P(;n de Civite IJristoll Drap et Johane
vxori eius p ter Octo Anno sol iiij* vj'^ g Libtat Bristoll cu Duplic
Appar &c.
• Awbrcy'fi Wilts. Collections, Jackson's Ed., p. 270.
t Ibid, p. 280.
t Berry s Bucks. Genealogies, p. 7.
§ Glouc. Lay Subs., 36 and 37 Hen. viii., 114-261, 114-266.
1900.] Oleaninga from English Archives. 327
8 July 1670
Bartholomew Penn bound to Jonas Moxlj (for) 4 years {in) Virginia*
23 August 1676.
James Penn bound to Ralph Smith {for) 4 years in Virg* (in) Shipp
St. John, Peter Wraxall, master.
13 March 1681.
Thomas Webb son of Brice Webb, late of Earthcott, co. Glouc,
clothier, deceased, apprenticed to Henry Westover, weaver, &
(blank) his wife. 17 October 1684 by consent of John Hollister,
his Grandfather, turned over to Henry Westover, Junior, & Eliza-
beth his wife (for restjof term),
5 January 1698.
John Penn, son of William Penn of North Walford, co. Herriford,
Yeoman, apprenticed to John Banton, Baker, & Anne his wife.
17 August 1715.
Jolm Penn, son of William Penn of Rushcomb, co. Berks., gent, (ar)
apprenticed to Brice Webb, Linnendraper, & Phebe his wife.
4 November 1723.
Joseph Penn, Junior, son of Joseph Penn of BrLstoll, Bookseller, ap-
prenticed to his said father & Christiane his wife.
Bristol Burgess Books,
A chasm occurs in this series, 1599 to 1607, but partly bridged by
Vols. 14 and 15 of the Audit Books from which the following entry was
obtained :
last April 1600.
Gylhs Ponno, Drap., is admitted into the Liberties of this Cittye be-
cause In? was tlu? Prentice of Mr. Jolm Ilorte, Alderman, Deceassed,
and Burgess & paide iij** iiij'^.
5 June 1 <>07.
William Penn marchaunt is admitted into the libties of this Citye
for that h(^ was the apprentice of m"^ Jolm Aldworth, merchant &
paide iij'* iiij'^
28 March 1704.
Joseph Penn, Stationer, for that he married Christian dafter of John
Harris.
BRISTOL PARISH REGISTERS.
St. Mary Rrdcliff.
Baptisms,
1607 ffebniarie 2i Rachell dauj^hter to Gyles Ponnc
1010 Miiie 26 Elumor the daughter of George Pennet
Decemb"^ 23 Catherine the daughter of willia Penne
• 1077— Sept. 21 — Commi-ssion issued to John Penn, father of Bartholomew Penn, late
in purtiburi transrnarinus, u Bachelor, deceased, to administer ^oods etc.
P. C. C. Act Book 111.
t iJic, but evidently a clerical error for Giles; sec her burial in 1612.
328 Oleaninga from English Archives. [July,
Marriages,
1600 Giles Peime and Joan Gilbeart were married the v^ Daye of Nou-
ember
Burials,
1612 Nouember 24 Elianor the daughter of M' Giles Penne
1628 August 12 Mattha Pen Daughter to m'gery Pen, Wydow.
1651 ffebe:23 Ann Pen
1670 Octob' 3 S^ William penn In Led
St. Mary Port.
1602 1 of October was baptized george ye sonne of Gyles Penne {and
entered again two lines below on same page),
St. Nicholas.
1603 Item ye iiij"* of October was Giles the sonn of Giles Pen and
Jane his wife baptized.
Christ Church.
1604 January 26 Henrye sone of Gyles Pen merchaunt was baptized.
St. Thomas.
1618 January 21 Anne Penn daugliter of Gyles Penn (baptized)
1620 September 18 George Jones and Elizabeth Penne (married)
1621 April 23 willm Pen sonn of gilles penn (baptized)
Monumental Inscription in Church of St, Mary RedcUffy Bristol,
To ye jvst Memory of S'' WILL*" PENN, K*, and sometimes | Generall :
Borne at Bristoll An® 1621 : Son of Captidu Giles | Penn, severall yearea
Consvl for ye English in ye Mediterranean : | of ye Penns of Penns Lodge
in ye Covnty of | Wiltes, and those Penns of Penn in ye C. of Bucl^:
and by | his Mother from ye Gilberts in ye Covnty of Somerset, | Originally
from Yorkshire : Addicted from his | Yovth to Maritime Affaires : he was
made Captain at | the yoares of 21 : Rear- Admiral of Ireland at 23:
Vice- I Admiral of Ireland at 25 : Admiral to the Streights | at 29 : Vice-
Admirul of England at 31 ; and Generall | in the first Dvtch Warres at 32.
Whence retireiiig | in An® 1G55 he was chosen a Parliament man for the |
Town of Weymovth : 1660 made Commissioner of | the Admiralty and
Navy: Govenor of ye Town and Fort | of King-sail: Vice- Admiral of
Mviister and a Member of | that Provincial Covnseill : and in Anno 1664
was I chosen Great Captain Commander vnder his | Koyall Highnesse in
y' Signall and most | evidently svccessfvl fight against ye Dvtch fleet. |
Thvs he took leave of ye Sea, his old Element : Bvt continved still his
other employs till 1669: at what | tune, throvgh Bodely Infirmities (con-
tracted by ye | Care and fatigve of Pvbliqve Affaires), | He withdrew, |
Prepared and made for his End : and with a gentle and | Even Gale, in
mvch peace, arrived and anchored in his | Last and Best Port, at Wang-
tead, in ye Covnty of Essex, | ye 16 Sept. 1670, Being then bvt 49 yeares
and 4 monthes old. | To whose Name and Merit his svrviving Lady | hath
erected this remembrance. |
The above mscription, on a mural monument in the South transept, I
1900.] Oleaninffs from English Archives. 329
had already printed,* but, unfortunately, not in its entirety, as it was read
and noted in the fast fading twilight of an English winter afternoon and
the important fifth line, which asserts that the admiral was son of Captain
Giles Penn and descended from the Penns of Penn in Bucks, was over-
looked as well as some other words — an omission which has been com-
mented upon, both by some of my own compatriotsf and also, with visible
animus, by an English curio dealer with relics of the Penns of Bucking-
hamshire for disposal.!
To those who know me, my methods of work and constant striving after
the whole truth of history, I need put up no defence against insinuations
of unfairness or suppression of facts ; if indeed the very absurdity of
attempting to garble a well known and public historic monument were not
sufficient. To all others I submit my later reading of the stone taken on
a bright summer morning when, even without an opera glass, every word
could ha <listinctly seen, with my regrets that this slip, natural as it was,
should have occurred.
But while admitting the fact that William Penn the Founder (undoubted
author of the inscription) honestly believed, when he wrote it, both that
his grandfather, Giles Penn, was an officer in the Royal Navy, and also
that his family were descended from the well known Buckinghamshire line,
I am still reluctant to believe, until better and more direct evidence can be
adduceil, that either fact is as there stated. That " Captain " Giles Penn
was in reality a draper of Bristol City all his life, or at least for forty
years of it (1593 to 1632), I have here produced indisputable evidence
from the Council House Records.
As to the descent from the Penns of Bucks or any other armigerous
branch of the numerous families of the name, it would be interesting to
have any defender of that theory explain why Sir William Penn, the
admiral, when he obtained his grant of arms from the Herald's College,
did not register his |x*(ligree and descent in proof of his claim ; in fact, had
he done so, or had he had a birth right to such arms, no fresh grant would
have been nc^cessary, but simply a confirmation of arms to which he was
already entitled. Th(» actual bearing of " Argent on a fess Sable three plates "
has lK*en commonly used by Penns in all parts of the Kingdom, and I might
cite the family at Stockton in Salop, whose pedigree of fifteen generations
before 1000 is given in the Visitations,§ as being quite as probable ances-
tors (from propinquity) of our Wilts, and Gloucestershire folk as the Bucks
family, and all no doubt sprung from some common Welsh or ancient Brit-
ish root. But all this is pure speculation and out of our province of dealing
with j)roven facts. Sooner or later evidence will no doubt l)e found afliliat-
ing William Penn of Minety, and until then let us hesitate to accept tradi-
tion, even from the weighty pen of the great and good Quaker, particularly
when coupled with so grave an error regarding his own grandfather.
Parish Register of St. John Baptist at Cirencester, Gloucester.
Baptized,
IGll October The xxvij"* daye Elinor filia George Penne gent and
elizabeth. ||
• Penn. Ilisit. Mag., vol. xiv., p. 172.
t Peun. Hist. Mag., vol. xvi., p. 246; xix., pp. 267, 274; xx., 15. Quakeriana, No. 8,
p. 121.
t Trefraski Pamplilct on Penn Kclics, p. 4.
^ Harl. MS. 1241, p, 128.
The only Penn entry in this Register.
330
Gleanings from English Archivea.
[July,
Parish REGisxERd op Abbey Cburch, Malmesbury, Wilts.
1606 Aiigiist The xvij ilaye was b:iptized Elizabetli Penn tlio Dattghll
of Thumbs l\*im of l{o<lhom.
1610-1 1 January The xxiii j^*^ daye wag baptized Joane Fenne the DangE
ter of Tho ; reim
1613 Maij Ad nil Peun, dmi^hter of Tho ; bap: 29
1615 Deceb: Janet ye daughti^r of Thomits Penn of Rodliome bap: 30,
1619 Septcml>er Tlie 16 day waa baptized willinm Poime the soxme of
TliomaB Pi-^nne.
Octol>er The 23*^'^ was buried Joane Penn of Rod bourne.
1622 Decemlx^r The 2^^^ day was bnryed Elizabeth Pen the daughter of
Thomas Pen of Kodburne,
1626 Jiily Baptised the 2-} George Sonne of Tho; Penne of Rodbonie.
1646 Buryed the 18^'^ llebruarie 161(> Thomas Penn of Rodborne.
The search for Penns in this Register waa Dot pursued beyond 1646 and
very probaldy lliero are later entries, as wills show the family to have been
still at Rodlforne twenty years later.
The parish register of Brinkworth, most unfortunately, has' perished bo-
fore 1G53» The Vicar there, Rev* William de Quetteville, biform^s me that
a search after that date, wliieh he kindly instituted, failed to yiehl a single
entry of the name. In the Bishop'^ Transcri[)t9 at Sarum twelve frag-
mentary years exist between 1572 and 1G53, but these also show no in-
stance of the name of Penn although a mo«t careful search in person was
made.
Mahriage Alleoatioks at Sarctm.
1628 last October Appeared personally RobiTt walker of Sherret in
psh. of Pewsey, co. Wilts,, husbandman, ft^^ed xxxiiij yeers, and
hurably cnived License to marry with Eliuor Penn of the same
place spinster, aged xxx}^ yeres-* Book IV. 1626-29.
1633 Bond of Ricliard Cusse of Wotton Basset, in com. Wilts., mercer,
to Bii«hop and Sir John Prouden, clerk, in £100 that there be
not nor hereafter shall be any let or imjM?iliment etc, but that the
said Richard Cusse and Susan Penn of the Parish of Brinkworth,
spinster, may lawfully marry together. Sworn before llrau : Rob-
erts, ntr: pub: 2 August 1633.
Marr. Bonds, Bundle 162S-3a.
1635 May 12 Appeared personally Edwanl keene of Blackel>oreton, ca
Oxon., yeoman, aged xxvij years, and Inimbly craved Liccfnse to
marry w"" Eliuor Peiin of Brinckworth, co. Wilts., spinster, aged
xxiiij years and Imth express consent of parenta.
BookVL 1632-39.
Friends' Recorps, Devonshire House, Bucks Quarterly MEETmo.
Births,
1672 11 mo. 23rd. Gulielma Maria Penn, daughter of William and Gu-
lielraa Maria Penn, born at Rickmans worth, Herta. Up-
perside Monthly Meeting.
• She Wtt9 <1at3ghter of Richard Pen and bmptiieed 12 Aprils 1601, as shown hr the Pew-
gey Parish Kcg^istoT. Kichard Pen was resident at Pewscy from thr ' -- --^ ^p ^^q
Registers in \^6H until liis death in 1606 out) waj no duiiht of j\ cov v to the
Fountlcr. See Penn extracU from this Kegistor by thu writer in Ptii i i i-^v vol.
^▼., p. 283.
1900.] Gleanings from English Archives. 331
1673 12 mo. 28th. William and Mary Penn, twins, children of William
and Gulielma Maria Penn, born at Richmansworth. Up-
perside Monthly Meeting.
1675 11 mo. 25th. Springett Penn, son of William and Gulielma Maria
Penn, born at Walthamstow, Essex, parish of Rickmans-
worth.
Marriages.
1672 2 mo. 4th. William Penn of Walthamstow, Essex, and Gulielma
Maria Springett of Penn, married at Kings Charitywood,
Herts. Upperside Monthly Meeting.
1688 5 mo. 30th. Richanl Dell of Chesham and Mary Penn, spinster,
of Colesliill, Amersham parish, Herts., daughter of Thomas
and Martha Penn of Adderbury, Oxon., married at Amer»-
ham. Upperside Monthly Meeting.*
Buriah.
1672 1 mo. 17th. Gulielma Maria Penn daughter of William and Gu-
leilma Maria Penn of Rickmansworth, buried at Jordans.
Upperside Monthly Meeting.
1674 3 mo. 15th. William Penn son of William and Gulielma Maria
Penn, of Rickmannworth, buried at Jordans, Giles Chal-
font parish.
1674 12 mo. 24th. Mar^^aret Penn]dau. of same and buried at same
place
1689 9 mo. 20th. Gulielma Maria Penn of Worminghurst, Sussex, but
died at Hammersmith in Middx., daughter of the same,
buried at Jordans.
1693 12 mo. 23rd. Gulielma ^laria Penn of Worminghurst, Sussex, but
died at Hoddesden, Herts., 'wife of William Penn, buried
at Jordans.
1696 2 mo. 10th. Springett Penn of Worminghurst, Sussex, but died
at Lewes, Sussex, son of William and Gulielma Penn,
burie<l at Jordans.
1708 11 mo. 24th. Hannah Penn died at Kensington, Middx., daughter
of William and Hannah Penn, buried at Tring. Upperside
Monthly Meeting.
1718 5 mo. 30th. William Penn died and buried at Jordans 6 mo. 5th.
1718
1726 6 mo. 20th. Hannah Penn wife of William Penn buried at Jor-
dans. Upperside Montlily Meeting.
The above comprise all the Penn entries in co. Bucks in the official
Registers at Devonshire House. Recently however (i.e., December, 1892)
a fresh list of early Quaker burials has been discovered and is now filed
with the prt'vious njconls as per the following caption :
'* Ninety entries of Burials &c. (on these three shqets) of Friends inter-
re<l at the classic Burial Ground at Jordans, Parish of Chalfont {St.) Giles,
CO. Buckingham, compiled from a MS. written by Rebecca Butterfield of
Stowt^ Deaiie, Jordans, and part by her son Princo Butterfield. The Orig-
inal in possession of Joseph Steevens of High Wycombe (1892) of the old
Bucks Quaker family of the name. These entries are not forthcoming in
Friends' Bucks. Registers at Devonshire House, E. C., and are of unusual
* This seems to be the only entry not connected with the Founder.
332 Oleanings from English Archives. [July,
interest as containing the names of members of the venerated families of
Penn and Pennington and Barclay.
{signed) Joseph J. Green
Hampstead, NW.
16/xii/1892"
1722 11 mo. 8th. Dennis Penn son of William and Hanh : Penn buried
at Jordans.
1733 9 mo. Ist. Christiana Penn died aged 18| — an excellent woman —
vide account of her in "Piety Promoted" x part, 1810,
pp. 311-13 granddau: of Robert Barclay the apologist —
wife of William Penn, dau : to Alexander ^Forbes — buried
9 mo. 7th. 1733 at Jordans.
1733 10 mo. 5th. Mary Penn (n^e Jones, widow of William Penn, son
of Wm: and Gulielma Maria Peon), buried at Jordans.
1746 9 mo. 5th. John Penn (Esq., One of the Proprietors of Pennsyl-
vania, eldest son of Wm: and Hanh: Penn) buried at
Jordans.
1759 12 mo. 6th. Thomas Penn (son of Thomas Penn of Stoke Park
and the Lady Juliana, dau : of the Earl of Pomfret, sd :
Thomas was 2nd. son of William Penn and Hanh : Cal-
lowhill, his 2nd wife) buried at {blank).
Bristol Quarterly Meeting.
Births.
1701-2 1 mo. 9th. Thomas Penn born at dwelling house of Thomas Cal-
lowhill, son of William and Hannah Penn.
1703 5 mo. 30th. Hannah Margerita Penn born at Thomas Callowhills
in James Parish, daughter of William and Hannah Penn.
1704 9 mo. 7th. Margaret Penn lx)rn at Thomjis Callowhills in James
parish, daughter of William and Ilamiah Penn.
1705 11 mo. 17 th. Richard Penn born at Thomas Callowhills, son of
William and Hannah Penn.
Marriages,
1695 1 mo. 5th. William Penn of Warminghurst, co. Sussex, to Han-
nah Callowhill, at Bristol Montlily Meeting.
1698 11 mo. 12th. William Penn, Jun^, son of William Penn, to Mary
Jones, at Bristol Monthly Meeting.
Burials.
1707 12 mo. 10th. Hanna Penn of James Parish, Daughter of William
Penn, at Bristol Montlily Meeting.
1728 10 mo. 31st. John Penn of Philips Out Parish, son of William
Penn, at Bristol Monthly Meeting.
1730 2 mo. 18th. Mary Penn of Philips Out Parish, daughter of Wil-
liam Penn, at Bristol Monthly Meeting.
DiUOy Supplement,
1707 12 mo. 5th. Hannah Penn died aged 5 years, buried 12 mo. 10th.
1728 11 mo. 1st. John Penn of Philips out parish, Bristol, son of Wil-
liam, buried at Workhouse, Bristol.
1900.] Gleanings from English Archives. 333
1730 2 mo. 18th. Mary Penn, daughter of William, deceased, buried
at Workhouse, Bristol.*
LoNDOX AND Middlesex Quartehly Meeting.
1706-7 12 mo. 26th. Dennis Tenn, born at Ealing, co. IVIiddx., son of
William Penn, gent., and Hannah Penn of Worminghurst.
1708 7mo. oth. Hannah Penn, bom in Parish of Ludgate, City of
London, daughter of "William Penn, Esq., and Hannah.
Will of William Penne of Myntie, co. Glouc, Yeoman, whole of body
Date<l 1 May 32 Eliz. 1590.t To be burie<l in Chancele or Church Yard of
Mintij where flFriends think meet. To poor of said Parish 20s. To Giles,
William, Marie, Sara and Susanna Penn, being the Children of my lato
Son William Penn deceased £20 apeice at 21 or Marriage if by consent of
Overseers. To Margaret Penn, Widow, late wife to William Penn my
Son deceased, £10 Yearly during her natural Life if she shall and do so
long keep herself sole and chaste and vnmarried, such payment to begin at
such time as my Heir shall be of full age. Provided that if said Margaret
shall happen to marry or otherwise to miscarry and not to continue an
honest Life, then said £10 shall surcease, but vpon such Marriage or other
disordered Life my Exor. shall pay vnto her £20 in money and a good
Bed with Furniture therevnto belonging and so she quietly to depart from
my Exor. Item, the said Margaret Penn my Dau.-in-Law and my Over-
seers shall have whole Government of my Heir and rest of the Children of
William Penn my Son deceased and all Lands, Goods and Chattells till
Heir is 21 and said Margaret shall breed vp said Children and she shalbe
roaintaine<l and vse all things in the House in such sort as she vsed to do
for me by Consent and Advice of my Overseers. The Rest of all Goods
and Chattels, debts and legacys being paid and ifuneral disoharged, to
Geor;Xc Penn, the eldest Son of Willm Penn my late Son deceased whom
T make sole; Exor., by advices and consents of my Overseers, Mr. Robert
Geor<re of Cirencester and Richard Lawrence of Withingt^ton in the Co.
of Glouc : , Gent., and ffrancis Bradshaw of Wokesey t in the Co. of Wilts-
shire, Gent., and to each of sd. Overs. 10s. To Richard Bidle one Cow,
and to I lis Duu. Katherine Bidle a Heifer of 2 years old. To my Dau.
Ann Greene a Heifer and to Elizabeth Greene a Heifer. § To Willm
Mallihroke a Yearling Heifer. To Alice Thermor my old white IMare.
Witn : — ffrancis Bradshaw Gent., Willm Taylor and Richard Munden.
Pro. at London 21 April 1592 by George Penn the Exor. named in will.||
P. C. C. Harrington, 31.
• The old Quaker burial ground at Bristol was situated adjacent to the workhouse.
It i?« ue(rdloss to remark that it was not because of poverty that members of the Found-
er'? fjiinily were there interred.
fThis will has been already printed by me in Penn Hist. Mag. and also by Mr.
Waters, as well a« that of Sir William wh'ich follows, in Keqister xliv., p. 18G.
J Oaksey.
J Compare the apprenticeship of Robert, son of Marmaduke Green to Giles Penn
i query — hij» cousin ? ) in 1<)()2. Careful search has been made for the will of Marma-
uke Green, but it has not been found. The following admon. perhaps represents
another son of Marmaduke and Ann (Penn) Green.
3 Oct. 1G2.3 Com. iss. to Anne Sympson als Greene, sister of Marmaduke Greene,
late in partibus trausmarinus, a bachelor, deed, intestate, to adminis'ter goods etc.
P. C. C, Act Bk. 54.
In the Consistory Court at Chester is the will of Ann Green, of "NVesthoughton,
proved in 1617, who may prove to be the daughter of William Penn and liave some-
thing of interest to tell us.
D Uls tomb in the chancel of Minety Church, near the south door, is described by
334 Gleanings from English Archives. [Jolyt
Will of John Rastell, one of the aldermen of the City of Gloaoeater,
clothier. Dated 10 August, 1558. I desire, if I die in Gloucester, to be
buried in the church of the parish where I shall then be dwollintj:, or in tht
parish church of the Trinity, where my two wives lie. I give to the cborck \
where I am buried 6s. 8d. and to the said parish church of St. Nicholai orj
Trinity, wherein my body shall not be Ss. 4d. To the poor of GloaceiM^i
£10 and a whole coarse cloth of my making. To each of my maidens i
servants 5s. or Ss. 4d., as my Exors. shall think meet To Gilbert Bn "
my house servant, 208. To ray six daus., Elizabeth, Anne, Alyce, Brid^
Sara and Margarett, £120 to be divided amongst them at discretion «
Exors. To my sons Thomas and Edward Rastall £100 in like
To Joane and Anne Todd, my sister's daus., 5 marks and £4 respecdv
To John Pratt some of my worn and cast apparel. If any of my said i
and daus. and two nieces shall haj>pen to be married and to have
a marriage portion from me before my death, their part in alwve le
to be void. To Richard Pate of Gloucester, Escj. and Reconler there^ <
and my velvet jacket " if he be good." To my brothers ISIassinger i
Christopher George 40s. each. To my son John liastall 403. and wtiHf'
plate and housold (? stuff) as his placie and calling doth require, udji-
is more at large signified in the book thereof, and of other like things milk
Exors. — The said Richard Pate, Thomas Massinger, Christopher Geofj^
and John Rastell. Per me Joannem Rastell. Written all with my #K
hand. Witn: — Richard Pate, Thomas Massinger, John Rastell. Yn^V
September, 1558, by the Exors. named. P. C. C. NoodeB, A
Admon. of George Penn. Commission issued 15 December 16SI *
Elizabeth Penn, widow, the relict of George Penn late of the pariA *"
Brinckworth, co. Wilts., deceased intestate, to administer etc.
P. C. C. Act Bk. 1881
Admon. of Henry Penn. Commission issued 7 June 1632 to CH'-
Penne the father of Henry Penn late in partibus transmarinus, a bacMo*
deceased intestate, to admuister etc. P. C. C. Act Bk. 107.
Admon. of Christian Tucke alicis Pen. 1030-31 Aecoimt of Geor
Pen Administrator of the goods of ChrLstain Tucke ah. Pen late of Chan
ton, CO. Wilts, etc Arch. Wilts. Bund. 29, No. 63.
The Admon. Act of this inti-^tate has not yet Ixjen foimd. It Mt^.
most probable that she was a widowed daughter of George Penn of Briiii
worth, the eldest son of William Penn of ]Minety, Heir imd Ezor. oi -
grandfather William Penn in 1592.
Will of Sir William Penn of London, Knt.* Date<l 20 January It-
To be buried in Parish Church of Redclitfe in the City of Bristol as i>
vnto the body of my dear mother deceased as the same conveniently i*
be and a handsome and decent tomb for my mother and myself to be ere^
by Plxtrx. To wife Dame Margaret £300 and all Jewells and nie foi
of one moiety of plate, household stuff, coaches, horses and cows.
younger son Richard Penn £4000, my fawcett dyamond ring and all v^-
guns and pistols, at 21 years and until then £120 per ann. To gpan'l
Margaret Lowther £100. To nephews James Bradshaw and Wih
Awbrt'v, with the followinjic mscrii>tioii, "William — ciin dyed the 12 of March
year ot our Lord 151)1 " (Aubrey's Wilts. Collections, Jackson's cd., p. 270), bnt ■
mlbrmed by the liev. Mr. Edwards, the rector, that all trace of the etone hftt noi
appeared.
• Sec Kegisteb, vol. 44, p. 187.
1900.] Oleanings from English Archives. 835
Markeham each £10. To nephews John Bradshaw and jGreorge Marke-
ham each £5. To Cozen William Penn, son of George Penn, late of the
Forest of Brajden in the Co. of Wilts., Grent., deceas^, £10. To Cousin
Eleanor Keene* £6 per ann. for life. To late servant William Bradshaw
408. for ring. To servant John Wrenn £5. To poor of Redcliffe and St
Thomas parishes in Bristol, each psh. £20. To eldest son William Penn
my gold chain and medall with all residue of plate, household stuff and
personal estate and said son William Exor. Mourning to wife, son Richard,
dau. Margaret Lowther and son-in-law Anthony Lowther and Dr Whistler
and his wife, etc Overseer — my worthy friend Sir William Coventry of
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, co. Middx. Witn : — R. Langhorne, John Radford
and William Markham. Pro. 6 October 1670 by William Penn the £xor.
named in the will.
Marginal Note : — Quinto Aprilis 1671° Recepi Testufii orile dui Willimi
Penn defti e Reg*"® Curiae Pnerogativae Cantauf JJ me Wm Penn. Testibus
Car Tuckyr, Ri : Edes. P. C. C. Penn, 130.
Admou. of Margaret Penn. Commission issued 13 March 1681-2 to
William Penn, Gent., natural and legit son of Margarete Penne, late of
Waltham Stow, co. Essex, widow, deceased intestate, to administer, etc.
P. C. C. Act Bk. 31.
Will of Richard Penn of Walthamstow, Co. Essex, younger son of Sir
William Penn, late of Wansteed in Essex, Knt, deceased. Dated 4 April
1673. To be buried in Walthamstow and to poor of that place £10. To
mother Dame Margaret Penn £40 yearly for life. To sister Margaret
Lowther, wife of Anthony Lowther, Esq., £50, and to said Anthony Low-
ther £30, 2 guns and a pair of pistols at the selection of my brother Wil-
liam Penn. To servant George Ilomond £10. Mourning for mother,
brother and sister Anthony and Margaret Lowther and tlieir children,
servant George, and mother and sisttir's servants. To sister Gulielma
Maria Penn £50 in token of love. My mother Dame Margaret Extrx.
Witn: — Richard Newman, George Haman («c), Michaell Lee. Pro. 11
April 1673 by Extrx. named in the will. P. C. C. Pye, 49.
The accorapjinying tabular ])odigroe will show lK)th the actual and con-
jectured additions which the foregoing extracts enable us to make to the
scanty facts hitherto known regarding the family.
The following four wills represent the only occurrences of the name in
the Consistory Court at Gloucester prior to the Commonwealth, and, while
they give us no useful information, may be introduced here, in connection
with the Gloucestershire testators in the Prerogative Court and the scatter-
ing names in the local Wilts Courts (all of which have been thoroughly
examined) which are appended, as being probable, although as yet unat-
tached, relatives of the Founder's family.
Will of John penne of hawkysbury in co. of glocef, sycke of bodye.
Dated xxi"' Octobre 1550. Bur. in Chyd. of hawkysbury. To my wyffe
Joane my bede and All yt longes to ytt. To dau. Alice on heiTer and A
Cobbord. To sonne Chryng {sic) Chyldren vj Chesys. To soniie Ilobte
pcjnne Res. Leg. and Exor. Saj)ervis()urs — Arter vysare and Willm Came.
Witn: — Thoni" beumsede, Gierke, Rycliard Cleark and Wylhn thryng.
Pro. XXV January Ao. pdt. Cons. Glouc. Filed.
• Daughter of George Peun of Brinckworth ; see her baptism at Cirencester in 1611
and her marr. al. with Edward Keeuo of Blackbourton, Oxon., in 163u.
336
Cleanings from English Archives,
[July,
Will of Tbomas Pen of Haakesberie in the Co* of Glostete, gicke. Dat
ii**» July 1587, xxix Eliz* To be bur* in ChyiL of Uaiikesberie. To dau.
margrite a bede, Couerlede, payer sliitt-j*, boiistere, g^reat Croke and Catbe-
rune. To dou. !«yluestere be<Je, Coiierlede, payer sheates, boustere, great
panne, lytle Croke, iiii^ platcres, iiii'^ poetingeres, too »asares. To dou.
marjj^rire tabell bord, iiii"' plateres, iiii"' poetingeres, too saseres To sonne
Hai 10 iho lease of waciast and xl', Cubtrde, iho borde, tlje binchis aftere
the Dese<x^ of bis motht^r, and xl* nycholas taylere doeth owe. To waiter
welcbe iii* to hill a lome* I owe lioberte Crewe xx* and margrite watts
ix** Robarte lliullay dotlie owe me xl*. To w\"ife nlese Kes. I^eg* and
Kxor* Overseer — tbomas Longdene, Witn : — wilJm bence withe ortherse.
Pro. xxix Maij 1588 Cons. Gionc. Filed.
Will of Richard Pene of Ahin^jton in e^. Glonc, Husbandman, Bicke.
Dat. XX Dec. 1Ij26. To sou Kiehard pene £20 at *2I. To wilf e Jane Res.
Leg. and Kxtrx. Signs by mark, John Etkines owes iii^'- Overseer!? —
frtls. Jinnesand John Ktkhies. Witn: — George Jam^'H mrk, John Etkines
and Tliomas Cox. Pro. 20 J«ne 1627 at Glouc. by Extrx.
Cons. Gloiic FileiJ-
Will (tf wiliam Penji of Acton Tundll, co» Glouc.^ husbandman, sick.
Dat. 2 ff<dj, 1G29, To poor a bush, of barley. To Elizabeth Nealea*
lower ehildren 5* a peeee. To cosen Agnes Penn o*. To wilTe Ann Res-
Leg, anil Extrx. Signs by mark. Debts J owe — to sonn-in-law Elbright
Neale £l{i, Edward Shellard xiiij", m^ Morsly £10» Rolx-rt Shdlar xiiif^
Thomas Dauis vi'^ Eliz. Shelkr xiiii", Rol>ert Penn iiii% Roger Chapman
iii'^ and Eleauenti shillings, John white 26^,* Witn: — John Sloper and
Ethelbright Neale. No probate act.
Cons. Glonc. Dispersed Wills IL
The following wdlls of circumjacent and cmigTant Peiins from the Wilts
Local Courts and the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, while not certainly
of the Quaker family, may well be printed io this connection to rotintl out
our evidences for the neigh bo rhoe^l.
Wilts Local Courts.
1538 John Peniie of Patuey. Will and Inventory {so in CaJentftjr^ M
docitmenis lost from the JUes), Arrhdencon of San;m.
1587 Admon, of John Penn, late of psb* of >St Martin in City of New
Sarum, deed,, granted 7 July to fion John Pen, Senior (sic)
Sidj Dean of Sarnm.
1G17-17 Thomas Pen of Aklrington, Will (not abstracted).
Consistory Sarum.
161D Will of Joane Penn of Rodbnrae in the psh. of Malmcsbury, co.
Wilts., widow. Dat. LI Jnly 1010. To ch. of NathanierButt
and Mary Butt, £20 to be employed Uy use of Mary Butt, my
dan,, for maint^^nanco of her and her ch., by hands of my dau.
Aliee Power of Stanton Qiiinton.t To Thomas and George
Butt, two of said cli., an ox and a steer when of age. To Edith
• Jolm Wtiiie and the three Shellar entries have been intcrpolot-ed by » Utcr hand
and in w dilTennt itik.— J. II. L.
tComptiro with Awbrcy's statcmeiit that *' at Bodbourno there were PcTtTi*, whicn
— ^^ Power of St<4iiton Quinton married." Awbrej*« Wilts. Colls., Jacksoa'd ©d»
p. 270, ""
1900.] Gleanings from English Archives. 337
Batten's ch. SOs. among them. To Wm Cox 408. To Margery
Bayley 208. To my son William Penn all my goods and chat^
tels and he the sole Exor., if at the time of my death he shall
come into England to take possession thereof, but if he shall be
dead or not come into England as aforesaid, then the residue to
my dau. Alice Powell (jnc) and make her Extrx. No signature.
Witn: — Thomas Penn, Elizth. Penn and John Smith. Inv.
taken 25 Oct 1619 by Richd: Jaques, gent, Thos. Cox, Zacha-
rias Power and Wm : Tanner, yeoman (no total given, circa £60)
No Pro. Act Archdeacon of Wilts.
1632 Will of Henry Penn of Broad Chalke, Wilts., sick. Dat 4 June
1632. Bur. in Chyd. of Broad Chalke. To dau. Alice Penn
bedding, household stuff and biggest coffer at my son Ralph Penn's
house. To dau. Sarah, wife of John Smalwell, to my sous Ralph
and Thomas Penn, my godson Henry Penn and my grchild John
Penn, bequests of sundry household stuff. To son Thomas and
dau. Alice Res. Legs and Exors. Overseers — John Streat and
Thos. Moxam and each 12d. Signs by mark. Witn: — Wm.
Archer, Thos. Moxam, John Streat and Henry Davis. Inv. taken
30 June 1632 {circa £20) Pro. 28 July 1632 by Exors.
Consistory of Sarum.
1646 Admon. of Ralph Penn late of Broadchalke, Wilts., yeoman, deed.,
granted 22 May to relict Mary Penn. Bond of John Smalwell
of same, Yeoman. Inv. 2 May 1646 by Mary Penn, Jo: Smal-
well and Jo: La wes, total £171-7-10. Consistory of Sarum.
1665 Nuncupative Will of Thomas Penne of Rodbome in Psh. of Malmes-
burie co, Wilts., Yeoman. Dat 20 May 1657. To all children
then living Is. apeece. To wife Anne sole Res. Leg. and Extrx.
Witn : — Wm : Gale and John Winkworth, sen. Inv. taken 22
May 1657 by David Alexander and Jeremy Grodwine, total £71-
3-0. Pro. 5 June 1665. Archdeacon of Wilts.
1665 Will of Elizabeth Peiine of Rodbome, Widow. Dat 11 Apr.
1064. To dau. Joane, wife of Walter Wastfield, £6 and to her
ch. 408., and to ed. Joane table and bed linen and clothing. To
ch. of son-in-law John Sparrow 12d. apeece. To Elizabeth, dau.
of sd. John Sparrow, one greene rugg. To grch. Mary Symmons
an Iron Pott, bed linen clothing and £10 at 21, with rem. to
grch. Jane Penne, eld. dau. of my son Thomas Penne, deed.
To grch. Mary Penne, dau. of William Penne, deed., 20s. at end
of 7 years after my decease if she shall not recover any lands in
Ireland, but if recovered this legacy void. To all ch. of son
Thomas Penne deed. 20s. each. To dau-in-law Anne Penne of
Rodbourne Res. Leg. and Extrx. Overs. — friends John Auth
of ffowlesweeke and Richard Winkworth of Somerfonl Magna.
Witn : — William Gale and Jeremie Godwin. Signs by mark.
Pro. 4 June 1665. Archdeacon of Wilts.
Prerogative Court, Canterbury.
1599 Will of John Penne of Great Sherston,* co. Wilts. Bequests to
• The Registers of Sherston Magna have perished Uefore 1653. Bishops Trans,
(fragmentiirv) searched from 1605, only one Penn entry found, i. c.
16^1.£ditha Penn sepulta fuit xij die Julij Anno pd.
388 Oleanings from English Archives. [Jalji
gons John, Robert, Thomas and William Penne and to dau. Joane
Penne. Pro. 20 June 1599 by John and Joane Penne the Exore.
Kidd, 56.
1611 Will of Robert Penn of Westerleigh, co. Glouc. Bequests to daua.
Eleanor and Agnes. 'J'o son Robert the living of Sherston, co.
Wilts. Wife Ann, Pro. -^1 Jan. 1611. Wood, 1.
1638 Will of Robert Penn of Sherston, co. Wiltes., Yeoman. Dat 15
Mar. 1637. To Wm: Knapp the yr. of Redborne in psh. of
Malmesbury, Wilts, Yeoman, and EUiner his wife all Ids. in Did-
marton and Oldburie, co. Glouc, and ground called Mussels in
Luckington for their lives, rem. to heirs of sd. Wm : Knapp on
bodie of sd. Ellianor begotten, he to give Bond of £120 to Ethel-
bright Howell of Sherston Magna, yeoman, and John Boy of
Luckington, yeoman, for payment of £60 in one year, and to
pay sd. Boy £10 for benefit of his dau. Joanna at 15. To Wil-
liam, John, Joseph, Anne and Johanna Boy, ch. of sd. John
Boy, 5s. each. To p:iizabeth wife of Ethelbright Howell 20b.
To Jolm, Henry and Kutherine, ch. of sd. Ethelbright Howell 5i.
each. To Joane, Richard, Julyan and Elizabeth, ch. of William
Lawrence of Westerlie, 5s. each. W^illiam, Anne, Marie and
Susanna Knapp, ch. of my bro-in-law William Knapp, os. each.
To William, son of s<l. John Boy, best coat. To Israel Ilolbofn
5s. To Gabriell Humfrie best Cloak. To Henrie Howell best
suit of apparel. To mother Ann Penn Res. Leg. and Extrx.
Wiln: — Nicholas Waddington, ffrauncis Goodenough and Nicho-
las Gastrell. Pro. 18 July 1638 by Extrx. Lee, 86.
1640 Will of Anne Penn of Sherston IMairna, co. Wilts. Dat. 17 Jan.
IG.'JIK To sister Gillian, wife of William Lawrence of AVt;ste^
lay, CO. Glouc, gowne, petty cote and wast cote, and to Richani,
Jone, Gillian and Elizabeth LawriMice, ch. of above William, each
a pewter platter. To John, Henry and Katherino Howell, ch. of
my bro-in-law Eth(4bri<rht Howell, the same. To William, Anne,
John. Joseph and Joanne IJooy, ch. of bro-in-law John r>(>ov of
Luckington, the same. To irrch. Anne, Marie, Susan, AVilliam
and Sara Knapp, ch. of William Kna})p and Ellen his wife, the
sanu\ ^ly i^rch. Anne and Susan Knapp Res. hQg^, My son-
in-law AVilliam Knapp Exor. Witn: — Nicholas Wa<Miui:ton,
Clarke. Pro. 11 Dec. 1640 by Exor. Coventry, 1G3.
1648 Admon. of William Penn late in partibus vltramarinus deed., granted
25 August to relict Susanna Penn Act Book, f. 00.
1648 Adnion. of Thomas Penn, late in partibus transmarinus, bachelor,
deed., granted 26 December to father Matthew Penn.
Act Book, f. 144.
1693 Admon. of Stephen Pen, late in the Island of Barbadoes deceased
unmarried and intestate, granted to Roger Grier, principal Cred-
itor etc. Act Book, f. 78.
1607 Will of William Penn of the City of London, Marriner, now in
Potnxant River in Maryland, sick and weak. Dat. 20 Sept. 1696.
To my three sisters £50 sterling apeece. My Wife Res. Leg.
and Extrx. Witn: — Robert Marsham, Jno. Wright and Tho:
Greenfcild. Pro. 18 Nov. 1697 by Elizabeth Penn, the relict
and Extrx. named in the will. ^y^^} J^^^-
1900.] Thomas Peter of Saybrooh and Mylor. 839
1700 Admon. of Thomas Penn, late of the City of Bristol deed., granted
8 October to son Thomas Penn, etc. Act Book, f. 201.
Commissary Court of Surrey.
1721 Admon. of Richard Penn, Jun', late of parish of St Mary Rother-
hith in co. Surrey, but in the merchant ship Le Cadogan at New-
foundland deceased intestate, granted 22 May to father Richard
Penn.* Act Book, L 92.
[To be continued.]
THOMAS PETER OF SAYBROOK AND MYLOR.
By Mrs. Eleanob Bkadley Petebs.
Thomas Peter, the older brother of the celebrated Hugh, was
the second child and first son of Thomas Dirkwood and Martha
Treffrey, and was baptized in Fowey, Cornwall, in 1597. f He
matriculated from Brasenose College, Oxford, 1610; graduated
B. A. June 30, 1614 ; and took his degree of M.A. April 6, 1625. f
For many years he was vicar of Mylor in his native county. He
left England probably in 1643, being driven out of Cornwall by the
troops of Sir Ralph Hopton, and reached America in 1644. In the
summer of 1645 he was at Saybrook, Connecticut, and aflerward
was with tlic younger Winthrop at the Pequot Plantation. When
this became the permanent settlement of New London, he was ap-
pointed in May, 1646, its first minister, and as he "intended toin-
habite in the said plantation," was associated by the Court at Bos-
ton with AVinthrop in its management.
lie was, however, soon taken ill, and receiving an invitation
from his old parish in Cornwall to return there, he sailed from Bos-
ton in December, 1646. He continued at Mylor until his death in
1654, in the 57th year of his age. A gravestone in the church-
yard records his memory. § Several letters of his arc published in
the Massachusetts Historical Collections, and he gives the impres-
sion of being a somewhat eccentric character.
The following is a copy of his will, which was given to my
brother, Mr. William Richmond Peters of New York, by Thurston
C. Peter, Esquire, of Trewirgie, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Will of Thomas Peters,
IX THE NAME OF THE EVERLASTING GOD AMEN, the2Gth
of Octohor K)')! 1 Thomas IVters Proachor ot* the (Jospel of .losiis Christ
art Mylor in Cornwall though with little success to soulcs U'lug in good &
perfect niumory, blessed be iny Lord Jesus, though having some of deathe's
• The only occurrence of the name of Penn in this Court prior to 1725.
fPariih Kogister, Fowcy J Die. National IJiotjraphy.
^Tiiu above accouut is taken from tho Uictiouary of National Biognqiby.
340 Thomas Peter of SaybrooJc and Mylor. [ J^Jt
seDtenccfl apon mj body Doe hereby coDstitate this my last Will and Testa-
ment as followeth Item, I bequeath my eternal soule unto the bosome of
the Lord Jesuis Christ my never fayleing advocate and Redeemer who hath
opened a fountain of hb beloved* to washe it from all sinne and all nnclean-
ness though such as were found in the bloody family of David & that abomina-
ble sort of Jerusaleme inhabitantsf and my body to be interred over agt my
studdy window neare the brow of the hill neare the pathway to the diaU
Item, I give and bef{ueath unto my only sonne John Peters all my fee simple
lands in & about Fowey to Ixj disposed of by my executor & overseers or
any twoe of them for his best advantage and behoofe for his better main-
tenance at Schoole and in Oxford till hee come to the age of one & twenty
yeares. Alsoe I give and bequeathe unto him 3 signets vizt my signett,
his grandfather's signett & Mr. Worth's signett & all my bookes. Imp**
I give & l>equeath unto my daughter Mary £200 being in the hands of
Stephen Bobbins of Wythrell gent, to be disposed of for her best advan-
tage by my executors and overseers or any twoe of them. Item, I give
and bequeathe unto my daughter Sarah all my interest in a tenement called
by the name of Camicke neare Penrin to be disposed of to her best advan-
tage by my executor & my overseers or any twoe or more of them. Item,
I give and Ijetjueath unto my daughters Ann & Elizabeth 3 tenements
which I have a lease of in Fowy & are the lands of my cousin Treffery &
my cozen Ilearle & a 4th called Parscathowe in Miloe & a 5th in Pennose
in Verian to be disposed of by the executor & the overseers or any twoe or
more of them for theire best advantage. Lastlie, I give and bequeath unto
my deare wifet Ann Peters whom I make my whole & sole executor all my
goods and chatties moveable & unmoveable bowses or other possessions
whatsoever not otherwise disposed of & for the l^etter carrying out of this
work I doe ordaine & constitute my trustye & well-beloved friend Richard
Lobb Ks(|'*^§ my brother-in-law Robert Haucocke gent, and my cozen Robert
Ilancocke Minister of the Gospell to be Overseers of this my last Will and
Testament.
These lynes above written were taken from IVIr. Peters' his own mouth &
by liis desire the day and year above written.
Witncsse his hiind who is ready to depose it. Thomas Deacon
I can dej)08e that Mr. Peters in his sickness did say unto mee that hee
had made his Will & that hee had made the alx)ve-named Richard Lobb
Esq^*= & Mr Ilancocke & his sonne Robert Ilancocke Overseers of his Will.
Edward Penros
Proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury the 10"* of January 1654
Thomas Peter's father was "a merchant, his ancestors driven
from Antwerp for religion — I mean the reformed ; his mother, of
die same town of a very ancient family ; the name TrcfTrey of Place,
or the i)lace in that town of which I would not boast."|| (Last
Legacy — Hugh Peter.) The name was changed from Dirkwood
to Peter between 1599 and 1619, no one knows why.
It appears to me that Thomas >vrote his name Peter — not Peters.
♦ ** Beloved " in the original copy, but evidently a mistake for ** blood.'*
t *' Tlicrc api)ears to be something missing here." (Signed) T. C. P.
j I uni infornicd by a good authority that Thomas Peter's wife was sister to the
wife of the elder Winthro^, which accounts for the Dictionary of Xationol Biography
speaking of her as the ** sister of Winthrop."
6 lie was High Sheriff of the County in 1662.
1] Place is still standing and still in the possession of the Treffreys.
1900.] Abstracts of English Wills. 341
WITHINGTON'S ABSTRACTS OF ENGLISH WILLS.
Communicatod by Loturop Withinoton, Esq., 30 Little Russell Street, W. C. London.
[Continued from page 219.]
Sir Oliver St. John, Knight, Viscount Grandison and Lord Tregose.
Will 26 June, 1630; proved 5 Feb., 1630/31. To be buried in chancel of
church of Battricksey under monument already ordered of Nicholas Stone,
sculptor. Dame Joan Lady Graudison my wife to have use of all hang-
ings etc. in Great Dyning Chamber in manor house of Battricksey, pictures
and furniture in lower Parlor etc. etc. etc. for life, then to my nephew Sr John
St John, Knight and Barronett Ditto for silver etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
Executor to have key of closet in chamber and all writings and evidences
(except writings needful for wife and nephew and godson John St. John).
Feoffees Henry Lord Docrwa and others to be seized in trust of lands in
Realm of Ireland for heirs of my bodie ; in default to nephew John St. John,
2nd son of nephew Sr John St. John knight and barronett ; in default to
Henry St John, youngest son of said nephew Sir John St John. To wife
Dame Joan and nephew Sr John St. John silver plate. To sonne in law Sr
Henry Holcroft, knight, JE500 English out of land in Ireland. To said
godson John St. John, 2nd son of nephew S' John St John, all goods reall
and personall in Ireland etc All books as I have calendered them in a
booke Alphabetically after every letter subscribed with my hand to remaine
forever in mannor house at Battricksey for use to such as inherit said
house. Nephew S' John St John sole executor in England. Overseers : S'
Wm Slingsby, S' Francis Leigh of Addington, Kent, S^ Henry St George,
knight, John Awbrey of London, merchant. Executors in Ireland: An-
thouy Bishop of Meath, S"^ George St George, Knight, Edward Boulton, and
Maurice Smyth of Dublyn, gent, in trust for use of said godson John St John,
2nd son of S*^ John St John, Barronett Executors in England not to meddle
in Irehmd. In Ireland vice versa. Witnesses : liobert Jermyn, Richard
Carmicke, Edmund Ilewett Codicil, 16 Dec, 1630: To nephew & god-
son John St John, 2d son of S^ John St John, £1000 and all interest in
" Wharton House " Cannon Rowe, Westminster, purchased of Alex. Baker
etc. To chaplyn Joseph Carrill and controler Aron Best £20 oach. To
Wm. Webb £10. To John Lloyd, Nicholas Botley, and Susan Bedford, £5
each. To Thos. Dyke, John Fletcher, Alexander May, and Thomas (iib-
ney, £3 each. To Henry Trooke, Patrickc Smith, Richard Reynolds, Rich-
ard Little, John Vies, Hugh Vareilt, Tho. Blake, Eliz. March, Mar-
shall, ISIary Webb, Joane , 40s. each. To Tho. Lewis to sett up a
dwelliiii; house in Battricksey, £10. St. John, 1.
[For many years I have been gathering material for a proposed work, •• Four
Famous Families," to jrive some account of the families of St. John, Throck-
morton, Willoui^liby, and Sands, especially in the descendants throuijh female
lines. (lo"\vn to theiime of the Commonwealth. I believe these families are tlic
four jrreat pillars of Elizabethan Enjjlaud, replacing the great feudal earls. The
St. .John family was essentially Welsh and brethren of the royal family of Tu-
dor by tho half blood. Hence their powerful position. In the flrst generation
they were divided into two sections, the senior line at Bletsoo in Bi'ds and tho
junior line at Lidiard Trei^oze in Wilts. Both these localities were hotbeds of
Puritanism, and many of our early pioneers were connected with the two St.
John houses. In the struggle for religious and political liberty, two St. Johns, a
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cadet of either hoDse, were especially proinlDent. From tbe Bletsoe line came
Oliver St. John, the terrible solicitor-geaeral (-* Crom well's black lantharn").
who brought successively to the block the heads of Thomas Wentworth, Wil-
liam Laudf and Charles Stuart by his sledge hammer logic, drawn from the con-
stitutional practice of England. The solicitor-general had a sister in our Lynn,
and himself married a sister of oiir John Oxeubrid^c. From the line of Ltdiard
Tregoztr came the testator here gjiven. I*ord Grandisou was the puritan loM
deputy to Ireland. He was recalled to make way for the apostate reactionary
Wentworth, who plotted in Ireland his treason against the liberties of England,
which eventually cost him his head. Sir Oliver St. John attracted over to Ire-
land many of the most ardent spirits of ruritanlsm, and many of his own cous-
enry, and the triumph of the conrt faction on St. Johu*s recall doubtless drove
many of Ihe^e adventurers into Ireland to cross the ocean to New England. At
least we know that many of our early settlers had been in Ireland previously.
This is of course the title will for the 1G31 willi* in the Prerogative Court of
Canterbury. Viscount Grandison was the second son of Nicholas St. John and
Elizabeth Blount, Eis younger brother, Richard, was ancestor of the Irish St.
Johns, and> I think, possibly of our Mathew St. John» who, by the way, lived
in St. Botolph, Bishopsgatc, la Loudon, before going to Connecticut. — L. W.]
St. John Hobsox of Fairlighe, Susaex. Will G March 1587^ ; prove<l
21 June, 1588, Lands in Farleigh and elsewhere to brother James Hob-
son according to will of James Hobson my father. To sister Elizabeth
Hobson £100 berjuest of father and £50 more. To sister Wenefride Ferris
towards her fiiidmg during her absence from her buslxind £20 etc. To
nephcwe James BiUler at expiry of hLs apprentice^hipp £^0. To servants
lOs each. To Allen Attwisi^e my lx>ye .sen'ant and brou^^dit upp for his
services 10 sheej^ aiifl heefer bullock. To man tain Mr. Ryck or some other
good minister in Farlighe 40s yearly for 7 years, liesiduery legatees and
executors : Wife ^Viine and brother Jame4. Overseers : Uncle Phillipp
Stokea and brother in law Robert SneHing. Witnesses: John Rycke
and Thomas Swayne. Rutland, 44-
[I f^ave the will of the uncle Philip Stokes In the ** Abstracts'^ in the April
Rkgistek. Philip Stokes was also uncle, it seems, to the children of Jane
St. John, a neice of Viscount Grandison. The exact relationship is somewhat
obscure. — L. W.]
Alice Pennington of London widow {in old age and with thanks for
my long life). Will 5 March, n;05-6 ; proved 22 October 1C07. To be
buried in churchyard of the Parish church of Gratiouse Streate. To son
Daniell Shetterdenoe leiise of my dwelling housej etc. To Edward 8hat-
terdenno son of said Daniell £50 etc. To Judith Penningtonne, daughter
of my daughter Judith Pennington, to laaack IVimingtone, son of daughter
Judith, to Robert Pennington and Daniell Pennington their brodiers, silver
bowl etc, when 21. To Jacob PounteU, son of my late deceased daughter
Anne Pownteis^ £10. To Judeth Shatterden, daughter of son Daniel, tene-
ment on London Wall when 21 or married. To Daniel and John, sons of
my said son Daniell^ and to children of Alee Cleveland, daughter of my
sister IMargaret Sherman £10 e^ich etc. Le-aee of wharfe in 8t Kathenns
neere the Tower to said 4 cbildren of Daniel Shetterdenne. To Mr. Dimiit '
parsonno of St. Bennetts in Ciratiouse Streate. To IMarie W^rigUt wife of
John Wright of Edmonton, cloth gowne, kertle, and Freezadowe petticoate.
Residuary legatee and executor ; son Daniell. Overseers i Master Anthoaie
Gibsonne marchant Tailor. Witnesses; Albau Frannces, Susan TburmAt],
Thomas Yademanse, Annabel Pope. I Indies ton, 7d.
[Isaac is the famous regicide lord mayor. I suppose his maternal grand'
mother married kia paternal grandfather in second espousaU* — L. W.J
1900.] Abstracts of English Wills. 343
John Eastman of Romsey County Southampton. Will 24 September,
1602 ; proved 22 October, 1602. To be buried in church of Romsey. To
catholic church of the Trinitie in Winton and Parish church of Romsey.
To Poor of Romsey. To son Roger Eastman all lands whatsoever ; in de-
fault to son John ; also to Roger 100 marks at 14, to be paid by my father
Roger Eastman. To son John £50 at 14. To daughters Elizabeth and
Margaret when 21 or married £40 each : Ditto to child my wief now goeth
with. To servant Elizabeth Plead £5. Residuary legatee and executrix :
wife Anne. Overseers: father Roger Eastman and Brother Michall
Mackerell and Mathewe Mundye. Witnesses : Walter Godfrey, Giles
Newe, Thomas Stote. Montague, 65.
[I presume this is the grandfather of Ro^er Eastman of Salisbury, Massachu-
setts, progenitor of the mother of Daniel Webster. A large number of settlers
at our Merrimac mouth came from Romsey.]
Richard Inkerson of Parish of St. Leonard Shoreditch, Co. Middle-
sex, glover. Will 17 September, 1658; Proved 11 October, 1658. To
the 4 children of my brother William Vergis of Parish of St. Stephen's
Coleman Street, clothworker, viz. William, John, Samuell, and Edward
Vergis, messuage in West Horsely, county Surrey, after the decease of my
wife Elizabeth Inkerson. To 3 children of my brother Henry Vergis, viz.
Richard, John and Anne Vergis £20 each. To Kinsman John Vergis of
West Ilorsley. To sisters Ellen Streete and Katherin Elston £10 each.
To son Edward liogers £10, and to Elizabeth Rogers his daughter £40.
Residuary legatee and executrix : wife Elizabeth. Witnesses : Ellinor
Satchell, Anne Shelton, Hen. Wintershull Scr. 566, Wootton.
[Here is another Richard IngersoU {Inkerson being a mere corruption), with
no clew to the exact connection of Richard of Salem, rare as is this surname.
See Eramerton and Waters's '* Gleanings '* and my ** Abstracts " in the present
volume of the Registeu (page 94). I discovered in the Alnwick Tower at
Lincoln, in the bishop's transcripts, that Richard IngersoU did corae immediately
from Bedfordshire after all, wherever was his place of origin. He was, it
seems, married at Sandy, 20 October, 1616, to Agues Lani^ley. She is not easily
identified in the various Lan*jley wills at Northampton, not being mentioned by
her married name so far as I can tlnd. We know she was a cousin of John
Spencer of Newbury, and this makes him a probable connection of the Connec-
ticut Spencers, who are supposed to originate in Bedfordshire. — L. W.]
GoDLEY Sater, widow of William S. the elder of Maisfield. Will 10 Octo-
ber, 1610; proved 28 Novemb(;r, 1610. To children of sister Hilles and of
sister Cades, brother Jeffrie Saver and his childnjn, children of brother
John Osborne, Thomas Anis, and Jone, and goddaughter Debora Osborne,
208 each etc. Ditto at 21 to children of my brother Abraham Osborne
and cliildren of my sister Parker and my sister Modie and of my sister
Anis that she had by Rich*^ Holland, and children of my brother Thos.
Sayer. To Abraham, John, Joane, Mary and Ilanna Maynard, children of
Richard IMaynard, £20 each. To Debora wife of John Fuller daughter of
Richard Maj-nanl. To Thomas Sayer, son of my son William Sayer deceased,
and Constance Sayer, daughter of said William, executors, household stuff,
etc. etc. Overseers (and exe(;utors in trust during minority of executors) :
John Fuller of Huntes and Kinsman George Nicholas of Gondhorst. To
said Constance Sayer a house, Ixirns, etc. in ^VlaisHeld which I purchased
of Richard Waters. Kinsman William Maynard. John Fuller's wife Jane
and daughter Jane F. Wingfield, 95.
[I found this among some notes loaned me by Mr. Waters. The testatrix may
344
Abstracts of English Willa^
[Jiily,
be a ^eataimt of the famous Dorotby Temple. At auy rate^ If sisters Moody,
Hiils, and Parker bad Qothiiij? to do with our Parker River settlement, aU £
cao say Is ttiey ought lo have had ; but then the Osbornes of Chickaandjs wer«
given to having famllictj of tiveaty. and life is brief and a genealoglsVd troublei
many,— L. W.J
NicnoLAS Frost, GrocKlleigli, Devon, clotliier. Will 14 Augustr lf»S8|
proved 10 November, 1G38. To Poor of Gootlleigh 4:Ds. To Father Gilei
Frost th«i eltlt^r, nagg bouglit of John Downe and two Kyne bought of Ed-
ward Fropt's wife. To daugliter Abigail Frost only 4Ds because she is to
have ** Wester Yeo." To eldest son Giles Frost when 22 £4U0, Land
in occuiiatiou of P^manuell Gubl> in Goodleiglj to song Giles and E<lwajtl,
payini^ £8 10s yearly to George Giibb son of said Eraanuell. To son Ed-
ward land I took of S*" Edward Cary Kt in reversion of ^Ir, John Welsh«
and his daughter Palmer, To daughter Hamm Frost when 18 etc» £400;
to youngest tlaughter Sabina Frost when 21 £300. To wife Anne tene»»
meut ** Chogatoii " in Swimbriilge, Devon, To brother George Frost and
his 3 children when 21, to brotlier Hugh Frost liis two children when
21 £5 each etc. Losses* on e^^tate which is abroad in other men's hand*
and £100 bond to my father*s executor due at his death to Ix? deducted etc
Child wife goeth with. Eest to wife Anne, executrix. Overseers : father
in law Robert Hatch gent., father Giles Frost, brother William Frost, and
brother Giles Fro€t. Witnesses: William Frost, Edward Strihling* John
Herson. Lee, 157.
[Nicholas Frost of Kittery is said to have been born at Tiverton, but I tUlak
the chief Frost connection was at Barnstable, of which Goodlcigh is a suburb.
— L, W,]
Tii«>MAs WiLLOLTGfiBTE, Chidiugstcine, Kent, Es^juier, in his ous^e b
tiie fields neere Lincolnes Inne in Co, Middlesi^x. Undated nuncupative
will or mdiciJ ; admon 5 July, LOSO granted to Mary WiUoughlKjy the re-
lict. Wiefc and 4 children to whom I have not given anything by ray
will shall have the surplusage of such money after my debts, etc.^ etc.
Drake, 53.
[This Iraportaut addition to our information about the Willoughbys of Chld-
ingstone may be added to Mrs. Salisbury Willoughby monograph in the
'* Family Histories and Genealogiefi.**— L. W.]
Robert SiBTiioiir, Widford, County Hartford, Yeoman* Will 29 Sep-
tember, 1G45; proved 27 January, 1645-t^. To be buried in chance 11 ol
Wldford church. To oldest daugiiter Joane 8il>thor]ie, 2nd daughter Mario
Sihthorpe, and youngest daughter Elizabeth wSibthorpe £100 each, etc.: i£
they die, to brother Christopher 8il>f horpe of Widford, who is to have refusal
in sale of lease, etc, etc. etc. Executors: Edward Brett the ehlerof GnMit
Haddam and Christopher Sihthoqie aforesaid, Yeomen. Supervisors : S'
Henry Fii^h of llunsden, gent, in said Hartfordshire, and Kellam W^hito
of London, gent. Twisse, 1 1.
[The apostle Eliot was born in Widford, as was his brother Philip. Philip
married Klizabftb Silithorp, danjjhter of Robert of Little Hallingbury, and per-
haps sister or cousin of tliis Robert. I have the will of Elizabeth's grandfather,
and he lind a proliflc array of sons and grandsons. I imagine eccentric and
violent antl-Paritan Robert Sibthorp, vicar of St. Sepukhers* Northampton,
was one of Elizabeth's cousins. A lot of the Rev. Robert's rebellious parishioners
came to New Kn gland, including the witchcraft martyr, Giles Corey of Salem.
Through the kindness of my friend, the senior curate, Rev, R. M, Sergeantson,
the very devoted antiquary and historian of Noithumpton, I have been en-
1900.] Abstracts of English Wills. 345
abled to transcribe in full all the early portion of the register of St. Sepulchres.
The roll of Sibthorpe*s parish in 1620 makes the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
of especial interest to New Englanders, although the famous foundation of
Simon de St. Liz is archa3ological wine which needs no bush for all the world.
— L. W.]
Peter Smith als Woodman, Parish of Christen Mallford, Diocese of
Sarum. Will 15 February, 1566-7; proved 20 May, 1566. To mother
church of Sarum 4d and church of Chris tien Mallforde, Ss 6d. To Johanne
Woo<lman my eldest daughter, and daughter Alice Woodman when married
£20 each etc. ; if they die to son Heugh Woodmanne. To Thomas Chester
Bellows etc. tools, Iron, coles, etc. To brother in law Nicholas Rimell, horse-
cloth. To Johan Rimell his daughter, and to my sister Mawde Rimell his
wife, mare and colt. To Thomas Leycester, John Compton, John Partrege
of Sutton, William Partridge, hose, jerkins, etc. To brother in law Wil-
liam Wellstede, my night-gown. To Elizabeth Creye. Forgive debt of
John Wellstedd. Residue between wife Agnes and son Heughe, execu-
tors. Overseers : Thomas Rede and Nicholas Rimell. Witnesses : Rich-
ard Jones, clerk, George Collman. List of debts to said Peter Woodman,
Robert Longe of Woreall, John Wiborne of Kineswood, Edward Huse of
ditto, WOliam White of Christen Malford, Edward Harmore of Huntors,
Henrie Pratt of Cicester, Henrie Hareden, and Nicholas Plumer of said
Parish of Christen Mallford and John Puckerdge of Sutton.
Crymes, 14.
[Archelans Woodman of Newbury came from Christian Malford. He has
been often taken to be a brother of Edward Woodman, the remarkable leader
of the Newbury independents, but this is probably an error.— L. W.]
Robert Hamlyn, Pewsey, Wilts, husbandman. Will 14 September,
1609 ; proved 6 December, 1610. To repair of cathedral church of Sarum,
12d, of churches of Pewsey, Milton, and Stanton Barnard, Wilts, 12d each,
and to poor of these three parishes, 6s. 8d. To sister Joane Haskings £4,
bedding etc. and to her two sonnes and daughter, 6s. 8d. each. To Robert
Hamlyn, son of Roger Hamlyn, £4, and to his sister, 20s. To Richard
Hamlyn, son of my brother Richard Hamlyn, 40s., and to his brother Wil-
liam, £40 and apparell. To Margery Browne, sister to said Richard and
William, 20s. To Agnes Mason, sister to Margery, 20s. If said Richard,
William, Margery or Agnes die before the portion received, then to my
cousins Christopher, Micliael, and Ann Mason. To Christopher Mason,
Michael Mason, and Ann Mason, children of Michael Mason, £4 each. To
Elizabeth Hamlyn, sometime wife of William Hamlyn of Fiffeilde, 40s.
and to Ellin or Wealth her no we servant .5s. To godson Robarte Hamlyn
Is. To godson Thomas Cooke, 12d. Rest |to cozen Samuell Ilamyln,
Sonne of Richard Hamlyn of Staunton aforesaid, executor. Overseers : Paule
Samuell and Jeffreye Burden. Witnesses : Thomas Pope, John Beare.
Wiugfield, 100.
[As we had several early settlers from Stanton Barnard, these are probably
connections of our Cape Cod and Connecticut Haralins.— L. W.]
Henry Livermore the elder of Weathersfeild, Essex, yeoman. Will
28 April, 1648; proved 4 May 1649. To son James tenement he oc-
cupies and " Borket " close in Weatherfield, paying £5 to daughter Mary,
and ditto to children of my daughter Lidea when 21. To daughter ]Mary
Livermore messuage holden of mannor of Shalford hall in said county.
To son Thomas close in Weatherfield on highway to Hedingham, bought of
346 Abstracts of English Wills. [July,
John Jcgor. To son Giles another ditto ditto. To son Samuel, my free
" Rowles crofte," (wife Lidea to have one load of fireboote, &c.) paying £5
each to dau^ijhter Mary and the two eldest children of my daughter Eliza-
beth when 21. To son Stephen free croft '• Stubbins" l)ought of Leoimid
Hodges and " Collins Park '* wife Lydia to cut fireboote, &c. To son
Henry messuage I now dwell in after my wive's decease, remainder to son
Samuel. Residuary legatee and executrix: wife Lidea. Witnesses: Wil-
liam Fitch, Salis Smith. Fairfax, 66.
[The early register of Wcathcrsfleld is unfortunately lost, so that we are con-
siderably handicapped In discovering just how much reason our ancestors htd
for naming the senior settlement in Counccticut, Weatherslield. Savage thooght
John Livcrmorc of Watertown, a son of Peter Livermore of Little Thurlow in
SiilTolk. It is all the same section however. John had also a son Samnel,
which Samnel had a daughter Lydia. — L. W.]
Nymph AS St ace, Epping, Essex, mercer. Will 4 Feb. 1668/9 ; proved
4 ISIay, 1 669. To son John Stace customary cottage and 1 acre purchased
of John Brand holden of manor of Epjiing Bury in Essex and his heirs, in
default to my two daughters Susanna Stace and Mary Stace. To two daugh-
ters Susanna Stace and Mary Stace piece of herriotable Land, 28 feel by
30 feet, l)etw(;en the sheepens there, purchased of Aim Parker, widow, after
decease of my wife Susanna, reversion to be void if £40 each be paid to
two daughters at 22 or marriage. To two daughters £10 at 22 or UMtf-
riage. To son Nimphas Stace £8 per annum at 22 etc. To son John
Stiicc £7 towards payment of fine for admittance to tenement devised to
him. To sister Ann Mare, widow, 20s. Wife Susanna, executrix. Brother
Joseph Stace and friend William Archer, of Theydon Garman [«iV], Essex,
tanner, overseers. Witnesses : Richard Graygoose, William Archer, Rich-
artl Harris.
Commissary of London (Town section). Register No. 33
(1G(;6-1C69), fo. 371.
[The odd name of Nymphas still persists in our New England Stacy family.
It comes of course from a chance reference in '* Colossions*' of the Apostle
Paul.— L. W.]
George Camp, Nazin^r, Essex, yoeman, aged and weake, considering
uncertainties of this life best com[)ared to the grass and flower of the Fieli
W^ill 28 January l()()l/2; proved U A])ril, 1666. To son George Camp
messuages or tenement called " Rocksborowes " with yards, gardens,
orchai'(ls. Barns, Stal)les, outhouses, etc., three closes of pasture ground adjoin*
ing, 2 acres of meadow in Nazing Common Mead and four cow cases in Cow
pastures on Nazing Comen Marsh. Also all apparel, etc. To sonnewn-
law George and John Shipping, 3s. each, and to daughter-in-law Iklaiy
Shipping, £5, which with £3 she had of her brother John Shipping makes
£8 1 promised her mother to give her. Rest to wife Mary Camp and
daughter Mary Camp, executors. Overseers : John Bridges of WaJtham
Holly Cross, liutcher, and Willuim Camp of Nazmg yeoman. Witnesses:
W^illiam Camp, Samuel Adams.
Commissary of London (Town Section), Register 33
(1666-1669), f 0.86.
Charles Eastox of Barbados in America, merchant, now bound from
the Port of London unto Barbados in the shipp Friendshipp of London.
Will 26 January, 1642-3 ; proved 15 October, 1646. To Brother Hattoa
Easton, citizen and merchant tuylor of Loudon 50 acres of woodlind
1900.] Abstracts of English Wills. 347
etc. in Barbados neere Foulbay adjoining the sea there. To brother Oliver
Easton of Bletsoe, Co. Bedford, £^ent., 3 score acres adjoining same which
two parcells I bought of Thomas Chapman. To brother John Easton other
parcell in Barbados 20 acres adjoining plantacon of William Peade Esq' on
one side and of William Thometon of the other side, which I recovered against
one Mathewe Leese by suite in the Co** of Christ church in Barbados. To
said Hatton Easton all other tenements in Barbados etc To Brother
Thomas Easton and sisters Elizabeth Wilsheire, Jane Lloyd, Dorothy
Easton, and Anne Sanderson 12d. apiece. Residue to brother Hatton
Easton, executor. Witnesses : William Morris, John Alsope, Scr.
Twisse, 137.
Paul Jazbering, St. Giles in the feilds, Middlesex, gent. Will 17
June, 1669 ; proved 3 July, 1669. To be buried in St. Giles's church. To
CoUedge of Abajuba now called Enijed in Transilvania, £222. To Mr.
Bedar and his wife and two neices, Mr. Foueant and Mr. Atkinson's two daugh-
ters, and Mrs. Ann Combes, mourning rings of 10s. To poore of St. Giles,
£5. To Doctor Gordon my phisician, £5. To IVIr. Samuell Samareus, £10.
To minister of St. Giles for services, 20s. To JVIr. Samuell Samareus, Mr.
Mezelaca, and Mr. Anthony Atkinson, long mourning cloakes. Mrs. Ann
Atkinson, wife of Anthony Atkinson, mourning gown. To Mr. Mezelaca
and Mr. Samuell Samareus, choice of books : rest to two daughters of Mr.
Anthony Atkinson. To Mr. Mezelaca and Mr. Samuell Samareus two new
suites. Rest of apparel to my countrymen as executors think fit. To Mr.
Husaoy, £6 which he oweth. To Mr. Atkinson's servants, lOs. each and
mourning gloves. To Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Hill,[and Mrs. Ann Combes, three
stones with rings on them. To Mr. Samuell, my sword and cloake. Execu-
tors to see two quarters' rent paid to Mr. Heath for my schoole. Shortages
in legjvcies to be deducted from £222 for Colledge of Abajuba now P^nijed
in Transilvania. Rest to Executors, Anthony Atkinson and Peter Gerrard,
of St. PauFs, Covent Garden. Witnesses : P. Borton, Tho. Almore servant
to Francis ColHn scr.
Commissary of London, Register 33 (1666-1669), fo. 389.
EizABETH Crumwell, late of Cittie of Bristoll widdow. Nuncupative
will 12 January, 1 648-9 ; proved June 9, 1 649. To son Richard Hart all my
estate whatsoever soe that hee come home within a twelvemonth after my
decease. If not, then to cozen James GuUocke. To Joan Clement, sister
to said James, my house next adjoining to the house I now dwell in. Res-
idue equally between Cozens James Gullock, Joan Clemant, Martlia With-
erley, Hanna Crumwell, and Elizabeth Smith. P^xecutor ; Kinsman James
Gullock. Overseers : Richard Lemman and John Gray. Witnesses : John
Gray, Israel Lane. Fairfax, 85.
Richard Plomer of Northend in the parish of Walden, county Essex.
Will 18 January, 1584-5; proved 10 February, 1584. To Mary Roofe,
widow (my mother), tenement in occupation of John Ilouldgate in North-
end and 30s yearly for life, then to sou Fraimcis Plommer when 21, wife
Klizal)eth to take rent meanwhile ; ditto as to lands purchased of Thomas
Ewen and Roger Ewen his son in Walden and lands at Northend pur-
chase<l of one John Pluraor. To son Ricliard Plommer, leases held of
Oxcroft manor in West Mailing and Balsham, Cambridgeshire. To four
daughters, ]\Iary, Joane, Margarett, and Agnes when 21 or marriage, £25
each etc. To sons and daughters Richard, Francis, Marye, Johane, Mar-
348
Parents of Rev. Richard Mather.
[July,
jctarett and Agnes, £20 given mee for them by my father in law Jolm Driver.
To servants H*^nry and William Ilamond and Alice Green, Gs. each. Resi-
duary legatee and executrix : wife Elizabeth, Overseer: brother Thomna
Plomer. Witnesses James Wootlaallj James Crofte, John Sell, William
Adiun, Holvert Raymond, William Benton, Thomas Plmner, John Burt,
John PI tuner. BrudeneU, 9.
Jonx Pond of Parley, Essex, ycoinan. Will 15 June, 1(139; adnooa
16 July, 163!}^ to sister Susanna Wheeler ah. Pond, during minority of
childrea, the executrix renouncing. Lands in Mandon to be sold for my
debts, etc. Lands in Burntwood Weale to son John. Wife Anne to take
the profitts after death of Olive Browne, To daughter Ermenell when 21,
£20. To sons Abraham and William when 21, 5s each. To son John
£100 at 21 ; if he die^ then to Abraliam, William, and ErmeiielL Hesidue
to executrix, wife Anne, Overseers: brother William Pond and brother
in law Edinond Wheler, Witness ea : Isaack Aleyn, Thomas Levitt,
Harvey, 121.
Jomi Breivsteh. Will 14 March 1605/6; proved 6 December, 1610,
To church of Holy Trinity, 10s. To pore of tlds dtie, £4-13-4. To Bar-
tholemews and to Almea houses in Trinitye 4s. To the I^Iargaretts 4s. To
St. Kembroya Ss. Kesidne to poorest of the cinie. To sonne Laurence
Brewster, my home in Soutbgate Street called the Rsimme where Richard
Hayes the cutler dwelleth ; also £100, unless the law costs my house in
Long Smith Street thut Mr. Phillipp Norton dwelleth in. To Britlget
Brewster, daughter of John Brewster, £10, To Katherin, second daughter,
ditto. To Johane, youngest daughter, ditto. To Sarah Cooke, eldest daugh-
ter of Stephen Cooke, £10. To Bridget Cooke, second daughter, ditto. To
Stephen Cooke, son, ditto. All at 21 or marriage. To Stephen Cooke and
Joan his wife, £20. To servants, 10s, each. Overseers i Mr, Thomas llarvye
and Edward Elliott. Rest to wife Katherin Brewster and eldest sou John
Brewster, executors. No witnesses. Wingtield, 100.
THE PARENTS OF KEY- RICHARD MATHER,
William Fergusox TEtvrxR, Esq., honorary treasurer of the Parifih
Register Society, 4 Eaton Road, Birkenhead^ England, WTites to the Editor
of the Reoisteb under the date of March 19, 1900^ as follows:
Dear Sir:
Adverting to the Notes on the Blather Family, printed in the
Register in 1893, from the pen of Mr. J. Paul Rylamk, I now
send an extract from the Parish Reg^ieter of Warrington, which
looks very much as if' it might refer to the marriage of tlie parents
of the Rev, Richard JIather. You will reincrober, doTd>tle8fi, that
Samuel Clark, in hia Life of Mather, mj% that " hie parents Thomas
& llargaret Mather were of ancient families in London," Richard
himself was born in 1596.
1900.] Notes and Queries. 349
The entry is as follows :
1691. September.
Thomas Mather & Margrett Abra the same [».«. married 80*^ day].
The entry is made in a little larger hand writing than that pre-
ceding and succeeding it, and so looks as if they were people of
more consequence than the usual run of folk.
There was a family of Abrams or Abrahams in Warrington at the
time who were strong Puritans ; at all events their children in the
first half of the 17th century were, so that this also tends to confirm
the supposition.
Yours truly,
Wm. Feeguson Irvinb.
NOTES AND QUERIES.
Notes.
Jambs Allen of Boston.— Under date of 22 Sept., 1742 (Boston Records),
are recorded the marriage intentions of James Allen and Mary Adams, both of
Boston. The New South Church records give the date of their marriage as 11
Nov., 1742.
Mary Adams was the daughter of Capt. Samuel and Mary (Fifleld) Adams, b.
at Boston, 30 July, 1717. She was a sister of Gov. Samuel Adams.
Now who was James Allen, her husband? I have been unable to And any
published record which identifles this particular James AUen, and as there were
several James Aliens in Boston about this time, the possibility of tracing him
seemed very doubtful. After a careful search I have located him as a son of
Joseph and Abigail (Savil) Allen, of Braintree, b. there 12 July, 1708. In trac-
ing his ancestry I have also made other discoveries which I believe will be of
interest.
On 18 Feb., 1736, James Allen, " Taylor," of Boston, deeded two pieces of land
in Braintree to William Allen of Braintree (Suffolk Reg. of Deeds, Vol. 63, p.
239). The flrst piece was bounded ••southerly on a certain piece of land in
partnership between the Heirs of John Allen and Benjamin Allen late of Bran-
try Dec<*." The second was described as follows: ••Also one quarter Part of
about Two acres of Rocky Land with the Landing Place and Wharf thereon, the
whole being in Partnership as is above mentioned."
On 8 April, 1737 (Suffolk Reg. of Deeds, Vol. 64, p. 121), Thomas Vinton,
Jr., and Mehitabel his wife deeded to William Allen one quarter of the last
described lot above. This William Allen was son of Benjamin Allen, above,
who died 1732. The partnership arose from a deed (Suffolk Reg. of Deeds,
Vol. 38, p. 163), 27 March, 1725, of ••Joseph Allen, Sen' of Brantry" to his
*• two Sons Joseph Allen and Benjamin Allen both of Brantry." Mehitabel
Vinton was daughter of Joseph and Abigail (Savil) Allen, of Braintree, b. 30
May, 1717, and m. 15 Jan., 1735, Thomas Vinton, Jr. Joseph and Abigail had a
son James, b. in Braintree, 12 July, 1708.
Joseph Allen d. 16 April, 1727. His widow Abigail was appointed administra-
trix, but there is no distribution of his estate on record. The two deeds above
prove that James Allen, •' Taylor," of Boston, and Mehitabel (Allen) Vinton had
an equal share in this partnership property, and they must have been brother
and sister.
Notes and QuetHes,
[Jiily,
In the division of Capt. Samoel Adams's estate, 27 July, 1761 (SnBTolk Reg, of
Deeds, Vol* titi, p. IbiJ^ James Alkm of Boston, husband of Mary (Adaras)
AUeu, is dcHcdbcd as a *' Taylor," There can l)e no doubt that the James Allen
of Boston, ** Taylor," named in the deed to William Allen and In the dl.^tribution
of Capt. Samuel Adams's estate, are the same person and that he waa a son of
Joseph Allen, Jr., of Brintree.
Joseph Allen, Jr., b. 12 Dec, 1R71, was son of Dea. Joseph and Rcbeckah
Allen (Bralntree Town Records). In regard to the wives and children of Dea.
Joseph Allen the records are confusing, Braiotree Recorda (printed) p. 718,
say ** Joseph Allln and Ruth Leader ra. 11 mo. 30, 1670." I give the chlldieQ 83
recorded :
Page fi49, Joseph^ b* 10 rao. 12, IfJ 1, son of Joseph and Rebeckah,
U50, Abigail, b. (prob» 1673). daughter of Joseph and Ruth.
651, Samuel, b. 12 mo, 5, U;74, son of Joseph and Euth.
655j Benjamin, b. 31 Oct., 1«J7^, son of Joseph and Ruth.
656, Rcbeckah, b- ? Dec, 1C81, daugliter of Joseph and Rcbeckah.
6(M, John, b. 8 July, 1G86, son of Joseph and Rcbeckah.
CiGit, Mary, b. 13 April, 1G88, daughter of Joseph and Kebcckah.
Are these the children of the same parents or were there two Joseph Aliens at
B^ainlr€^e at this time? The Boston Record » of Births prive :
Rebecca, of John and Abigail Leader, b, 10th 2 mo., 1652,
Abigail, of John and Ablfjail Leader, b. 29 May, 1G53.
Thomas, of John and Abigail Leader, b. 19 Nov., ItJSI.
John Leader was son of Thomas Leader of Boston. He died beforcs his father
made his will 17 Oct., 1663. Samuel Leader, sou i>f Thomas above, in his wlU
probated 27th of 5th mo., 1(>71, names Abigail Leader, Rebecca AUin, Thomas
Leader, '* my Brother John's 3 children," and •' my Bro. Thomas Bill's 7 children."
In Suffolk Reg. of Deeds, Vol. 12, p. lOS, Is a'deed dated B Oct., 1G78. signed
by Thomas Leader, Experience Orris, ** Joseph Allen of Brantry," Abigail Orris
and Rel>eckah Allen.
This will and deed prove that when Samuel Leader made his will, 1671 » Rebecca
Leader was married to some Allen. In 1G78, when the Leader, OrriSt AUen deed
irm signed, she was wife of Joseph Allen of Bran try.
In Joseph Allen's deed iu 1725, establishing the partnership above mentioned,
Le say** to bis " two sons Joseph and Benjamin," but the Braiutree Records say
Benjamiu, b. 31 Oct., 167U, was *' son of Joseph and Ruth." Here certainly is
an error, and as there arc no records except the marriage record at Bran tree of
a Ruth Leader, and as Rebecca w^as the wife of Joseph Allen in Bj71, it is safe
to say that Joseph Allen's first wife wan Rebecca Lt*ader, and the records should
read Reliecca instead of Ruth. She died at Braintree, 23 April, 1702. He mar-
ried (2) 27 Jan., 1704, Lydia Hoi brook, widow% w^hom he mentions In his deed
to Joseph and Benjamin in 1725. He d. 20 March, 1726. He was h. at Braintree,
15 Ma)\ lH'>n, and wa?* son of Samuel Allen and his second wife Margaret Lamb,
widow^ of Edward Lamb.
Another discovery which I made in this search was In regard to Abigail, the
secoml wife of Thomas Bill of Boston.
In the Suffolk Reg. of Deeds, Vol. 11, p. 138, Thomas Loader, Joseph Allen
and Experience Orris release their '* fatber-ln-laiv, Mr, Thomas Bill," from all
claims they may have against him under wilts and estates of John Leader and
Samnel Leader. Experience Orris married Abigail Leader, sister of Rebecca
and Thomas,
The only way that Thomas Bill could have been father-in-law of Joseph AUen
imd Experience Orris was by nmrryiug Abigail, widow of John Leader. This
also wouhl explain why Samuel Leader in his will left property to "my Bro.
Thomas Bill's 7 children."
It has generally been accepted that Abigail, wife of Thomas Bill, was daughter
of Mlcliael and Mildred Willis. Abigail Bill, according to her gravejstone
(Copps Hill), was born IU33. Savage' savs Michael Willis bv wife Joan had
Joseph, bapt. 3 Felj., 1639; by wife Mildred had Michael, b. 11 Nov., 1C52.
Mildred WilUs's will proves that Abigail Bill was her daughter. She, howeveri
mast have been by a former husband, so that Abigail's maiden name probably
was not Willis. Can anyone give any information on this point?
Worcester, Mass. Basiel Eknt.
1900.] JSTotes and Queries. 351
Christopher Mitchell of Kittery, Mb.— Will 8 Jane, 1789. Probated 18 Oc-
tober, 1743. No Inventory mentioned.
Names wife Sarah and son Samuel.
1 dau. Mary Brown, b. m. Charles Brown before July 1717, when
they make a deed.
2 dau. Joanna Blake, b. 14 Feb., 1696, m. 26 Mch. 1716, Timothy Blake of
Hampton, N. H., b. 1 Feb., 1685.
3 dau. Sarah Partridge, b. 8 June, 1699, m. Jonathan Partridge^ 17 Jan,
1716-17.
4 dau. Elizabeth Leach, b. 27 Jan., 1701, m. Zachery Leach, 23 Dec, 1721.
6 dau. Mirriam Phillips, b. m. Andrew Phillips, I Jan., 1727-8.
6 dau. Stisanna Howard, b. m.
7 son ^amueZ Mitchell, b. 22 Jan., 1694, m.
The records of Kittery at N. E. Gen. Society rooms, Boston, show baptisms
or births of five children : a son Benjamin, born 23 Aug., 1704, not mentioned in
will of 1739 ; may have died young. In the list of taxpayers of Portsmouth, N. H.
1727, are Charles Brown, Jonathan Partridge, Zachary Leach and William Howard ;
the first three are doubtless sons-in-law of above Christopher Mitchell. William
Howard and Mary Hemes, both of Portsmouth, m. 28 Oct. 1726. If he married
Susanna Mitchell it must have been a second marriage, but the Christian name of
Howard is not known ; neither do we know who Samuel Mitchell married.
Christopher Mitchell of Kittery and Ellin or Laraby m. 1 Dec, 1715. Scar-
borough, Me., town records give births of nine children from Oct., 1735, to
July, 1753, of parents Christopher Mitchell and wife Deborah. In the division
of Kittery common lands, 26 Nov., 1744, at Brayboat Harbor Common, Chris-
topher Mitchell, deceased, 5 acres, and Christopher Mitchell 2h acres. If the
latter were son of former, then he was not mentioned in his 1739 will. There
was a Richard Mitchell had seven acres in the same forty acres, and the second
Christopher was probably a relative but not a son of Christopher senior, though
the term "senior" does not appear in any record of the first Christopher.
There is a deed, vol. 2, page 10, York Co., Me., 22 April, 1665, from Francis Mor-
gan, surgeon of Kittery, and Sarah his wife, conveying marshland to John Cutt,
near Christopher Mitchell's house at Brayboat Harbor. This Sarah Morgan had
been widow in 1664, of Capt. John Mitchell. Have seen no settlement of his
estate. If the Christopher Mitchell mentioned 1665, as having a house, was the
man who made will 1739, and died 1743, he would be 99 years of age, allowing
the house owner of 1G65 to be 21 years of age at that date. This is possible,
but it is more probable that the later Christopher was of another generation,
and later secured records may show the line of division between the two.
York deeds, vol. 7 and 9, 26 July, 1717, Charles Brown and wife Mary, daugh-
ter of Christopher Mitchell of Kittery, for £14, conveys to said father and
father-in-law, quit claim to the land conveyed 18 Nov., 1709, by Christopher
Mitchell to his brother Joshua Bracket of Casco Bay, and that deed sets forth
that he " formerly married Mary Bracket, second daughter unto Mr. Thomas
Bracket of Casco Bay, deceased, by whom I had one daughter named Mary."
Willis's History of Portland says Thomas Bracket was killed by the Indians,
1676, and his family into captivity, where his widow died same year. He gives
date of marriage of Christopher Mitchell and Mary Bracket, 1708. As they had
a dauj;hter Mary married to Charles Brown before July, 1717, evidently the date
is considerably out of the way. It would also appear that the child Mary
Bracket Mitchell had, was born before 1693, and that the mother was born 1676
or before, as both her parents died that year.
Christopher Mitchell's deed to Joshua Bracket, his brother, proves the parent-
age of Charles Brown's wife, Mary (Mitchell).
215 Montague St., Brooklyn, N.Y. T. M. Jackson.
TViLLsoN Family.— In a fruitless search for the parents of Guile Willson, who
enlisted at Greenwich, Mass., in 1777, in the same company as Nathan Willson of
Greenwich, I obtained the following Willson records, which may be worth pre-
serving in the Kegister. Ciias. Lyman Shaw.
Astoria, L. I.
Josinh WiUsori, of Bolton, Mass., m. Hannah . Children : Elijah, b. May
29, 1739; Josiah, b. Jan. 7, 1746-7; Mary, b. May 3, 1760; Elizabeth, b. Feb, 26,
1756; Nathan, b. Dec. 23, 1758.
852 Notes and Queries. [July,
Of the above children, Elijah Wilson m. Sarah Bruce, Sept. 22, 1761. Josiah
Wilson, Jr., m. Patience Foskett of Bolton, Nov. 12, 1766. Mary Wilson m,
Elisba Train of Greenwich, in 1776. Elizabeth Wilson m. Alexander Sloan in
1775.
Nathaniel Wilson, of Bolton, Mass., m. Eanice . Children : Thankful, b.
Nov. 25, 1740; Rhoda, b. Aug. 26, 1742; Hannah, b. Dec. 16, 1744; JeremJah, b.
Dec. 28, 1746; Nathaniel, b. Apr. 10, 1749; Eunice, b. June 10, 1751; Peter, b.
Sept. 21, 1753; Beulah, b. March 22, 1756; Paul, b. July 12, 1758; Rhoda, b.
Sept. 11, 1764.
Paul Wilson m. Ruth Bumam, of Bolton, May 19, 1778.
From Greenwich records : Children of Josiah Wilson, Jr. , and Patience Fos-
kett:— Gilbert, b. at Bolton, 1768-6-19; Mary **lvia," b. 1770-3-27; Otis, b.
1772-2-21; Eber, b. 1774-5-19; "Ere8tus,"b. 1777-1-31.
From Bolton records : Children of Elijah Willson and Sarah Bruce, of Bol-
ton :— Silas, b. March 17, 1765 ; Gardiner, b. Sept. 8, 1767 ; Sarah, b. March 28,
1771.
Hertfordshire Emigrants in 1636 :—
A retome for arreares of shepp mony in the Countie of Hertf« for the yeare
1636.
Hertf d et t
Braughin
Hundrede
Stortford — Thomas Welsh 0. 4. 0 gone into New England
Wormley— Richard Miles 0. 6. 0 gone into New England
Bradwater Hundred &
the Half e Hundred of
Hitchin
Benlngton— Edmund Tapps 2. 6. 0 gone into New England
Stevenage— Wlllm Fowler^
0. 6. 2. gone into New England
of Ippolletts for
his land lying in
Potters f eild
(S. P. Dom., vol. 376 of Charles I., No. 106.)
B.
Queries.
Spear, Parmly, Etc.— The links between Hannah Spear and the first of her
ancestors In America. Her ancestor, Samuel Spear, founded a charity hospital
in Quincy, Mass., on Horse Neck. The said Hannah married on 7 Sept., 1786,
presumably In Vermont, Eleazar Parmly, or Parmalee, b. 2 Oct., 1765, died 4
July, 1825. He removed from Newtown, Conn., to Randolph, Vt., about 1780,
and probably died in Palnesvllle, Ohio.
The ancestry of Mary Sage, who m. Deacon Samuel Johnson, of Guilford,
Conn. Their son, b. 14 Oct., 1696, was the first president of King's (now
Columbia) College.
All details gratefully received.
The parentage of Elizabeth Fuller, of Rehoboth, who m. in 1678, Eleazar
Wheelock of Medfield, Mass.
The wife of John Beach 1st, of Stratford, Conn., whose son Isaac, b. 1669,
m. Hannah Birdsey.
The wife of Richard Hull, of Dorchester, Mass., in 1634, and the wife of
his son, Dr. John Hull, of Stratford, Derby and Walllngford, Conn., baptized in
1640.
The wife and parentage of Isaac Nlcholls, of Fairfield, Ct., whose daughter
Mary married Capt. Joseph Hull, of Derby, Ct.
The mother of Jonathan' Amory (Robert*), treasurer of the Province of Caro-
lina, and the parentage of Jonatlmn*s wife, Rebecca Houston.
Newburgh, N. T. Miss Lucy D. Akerly.
1900.] JSTotes'and Queries. 353
Day, Hovey, Arnold, Blakb : —
Day.— Who was Richard Day, who came from Ipswich, Mass. to Ipswich,
Canada (now Winchenden, Mass.) before 1762? He married in 1748, Ruth
Pouchee (Pashey). This marriage was recorded in Lnnenbnrg, Mass.
fTocey.— Who were the parents of Sarah Hovey, who married Ebenezer Sher-
win in 1748, at Boxford, Mass.? He was born in 1728.
Arnold-Blake.—Who was the mother of Hannah Arnold, mentioned in Mid-
dletown, Conn., records as widow of Jonathan Blake (who died before 1764)?
She was the daughter of Ebenezer Arnold, of Middletown.
753 Jefferson Ave,, Detroit , Mich. (Miss) Helen E. Keep.
Weaver-Freeborx. — Clement Weaver of Newport, R. I., was made freeman
there in 1655, and died there in October or November, 1683. He or his eldest
son, also named Clement, was in Boston as early as 1640. The elder Clement
was of English origin, and there is quite good evidence that he was bom about
1585, and so must have been close to 100 at death. In deeds and other Rhode
Island documents he was always distinguished from son and grandsons bearing
the same given name, by the title " sergeant," a title not then existing in that
state, as far as I can find. His wife, in March, 1664, was Mary, daughter of
William Freeborn of Portsmouth, R. I., but he may have had an earlier one.
Freeborn, aged 40, with wife Mary 33, and daughters Mary 7 and Sarah 2, are
said to have come over from Ipswich, Suffolk County, England, in the ship
Francis, embarking April 30, 1634. They were Quakers.
Anything, much or little, about the English ancestry of this Clement Weaver,
or when or by what vessel he reached New England, will be thankfully re-
ceived; mere clues may prove useful. Oren W. Weaver.
Z7. 8. Department of Labor, Washington, D, C,
Weaver.— John Weaver, bom at Newport, R. I., Aug. 6, 1694, had for wife
Patience . He died in Voluntown, Conn., in May or June, 1752. His
children then living, in order of birth, were: Edward, John, Constant and
Elizabeth (wife of Joshua King). He was a cordwainer and bought four acres
of land in Swanzey in 1733, and was there as late as 1741. The son Edward mar-
ried Ellce Chase of Swanzey, Mass., Sept. 18, 1737. I want information as to
parentage of above Patience, wife of John. She must have been out of the
Southworth or other Plymouth stock, as this is the first appearance of an Ed-
ward or Constant among the Weavers of Rhode Island. I should also like in-
formation about the son Edward. An Edward Weaver, called *' of Nonvich,"
Conn., Nov. 23, 1749, sold land lying *'at y« Landing Place in s'd Norwich."
Was it he? Oren W. Weaver.
U. .S. Dfjxtrtment of Labor, Washington, D, C.
Merrili^. — Book 1, page 3, Hartford records, has the following: ** Thomas
Merrills, son of Thomas Merrills, was baptized Nov. 1, 164G." Can any one tell
me the fate of this child? I have long sought for the record of Thomas Mer-
rills of Saybrook, who was married in that place May 25, 1693, to Hannah,
daughter of John Parmelee of Guilford, and widow of Tahan Hill. The llrst I
know of Thomas Merrills is when, on June 7, 1G83, he bought a tract of land in
Saybrook, in Oyster river quarter, near the then Killingworth line, and here,
apparently, he lived. If he was the child of the Hartford baptism, he was over
forty-six years of age when married to Hannah Hill. This may have been a
second marriage, and the purchase of land ten years prior to the event is evi-
dence that Thomas Merrills was a man of mature years at the time of his mar-
riage to Hannah Hill. I would be glad to have any information concerning
Thomas Merrills of Hartford or Thomas Merrills of Saybrook, and will follow
any clue given. ZoExn S. Elduedge.
Bohtmian Club, San Francisco, Cal,
JosEi'ii King of Suffleld, Conn., born April 15, 1741, married Sept. 12, 1769,
Mrs. Tryphena (Kendall) Bowkcr, daughter of Joshua Kendall, Jr.
Wante<l, the ancestry of Mrs. Tryphena (Kendall) Bowker.
" The Kingdom," Xenia, O. Miss Emma C. King.
354 Notes and Queries. [July,
Lawton, Washburn, etc.— Will you kindly ask yonr readers if they can
furnish any information as to the following : Ancestry of Elizabeth C. Allen,
who married, Ist, William Lawton: 2d, Israel Washburn, March 2, 1830. An-
cestry of John DeMoranville, father of Susan (Demoranville) Spooner. She was
born 1739 ; died 1818 ; married, Dec. 1759, James Spooner. Ancestry of Mary
Bowden, b. 1G69 ; d. Dec. 18, 1747 ; married James Washburn of Bridgewater,
Mass. H. C. H. Stbwakt.
New York City,
Miscellaneous Queries : —
Post. — Wanted to know the ancestry of Absalom Post, b. Plttstown, Putnam
Co., N. Y., Nov. 29, 1776, and his wife Anna Schofleld, b. New Rochelle, N. Y.,
July 12, 1771.
^67nws.— Wanted to know the ancestry of Jonathan Bemus or Bemls, owner
of "Bemus Heights," b. 1738, and of his wife, Tryphena Moore, of Scotch
descent.
Kellogg, — Wanted to know the ancestry of Philinda Kellogg, who m. Dr.
Aaron D. Patchin of Hoosick Falls, N. Y. She was born about 1794.
Paic/^iw.— Wanted to know the ancestry of Chloe, wife of Thaddeus Patchin
of New Lebanon, N. Y. She was born 1760. Daniel H. Post.
James Prendergast Free Library ^ Jamestown^ N, T.
Miscellaneous Queries :—
Wyman, Olive, who married William French, Jr., of Stratham, N. H. (b. about
1730 ; d. Feb. 6, 1776). Lineage and dates of birth, death and marriage desired.
Ferguson, Alexander, of Kittery, Me. (d. 11 Sept., 1731), m. Elizabeth .
His ancestry and his wife's maiden name are wanted.
Chadhourne, Lucy, of North Parish, Portsmouth, m. Jeremiah Calef, 2 Dec.,
1708. Who were her parents?
BrackeU, Abigail, b. 17 June, 1745; m. 1 April, 1762, Nicholas Hartford. Who
were her parents? She was probably from the vicinity of Berwick, Me.
Harford (or Hartford), Nicolas, b. 22 Oct., 1738. Probably lived In Berwick,
Kittery, Me., or Dover, N. H. Who were his parents?
French, Thomas, of Boston and Ipswich, died before Nov. 5, 1639. Whom
did he marry and whence did he come?
Adams, William, of Cambridge, Ipswich and Newbury, d. 1661. Whom did
he marry and who were his parents?
Hayes, John, of Dover, N. H., 1680. Is anything known of his antecedents?
Frichard, Bichard, of Yarmouth, d. 8 Mar., 1669, and
Templar, Bichard, of Yarmouth (1643).
Knott, George, of Sandwich (d. 1648).
Tohey, Thomas, Sr,, of Sandwich.
Is anything known of their antecedents?
Perkins, Abraham, of Hampton, N. H. (1638).
Covell, Drusilla, b. about 1727, at Chatham.
Moses, Buth, m. Timothy Waterhouse, of Portsmouth, N. H.
Cate, Dea. William, of Barrington, N. II. (there about 1757).
Information regarding the antecedents of any of the above is requested. A
list of descendants will be given in exchange If desired.
2 Mercer Circle, Cambridge, Mass. Miss Alice Hayes.
Replies.
Gage and Allen (ante, p. 225) .—In reply to the query under this head In
April Register I find the following :
Will of James Gage, dated March 14, 1783, presented for probate at Barn-
stable, by his son, James Gage, the executor named therein, and allowed by the
Probate Court, May 10, 1783, makes mention of wife Mary, sons Matthew and
James, five daughters, Sarah Eldredge, Hannah Bassett, Abigail Small, Anna
Allen and Lydla Wixon, and granddaughter Lottes Gage.
1900.] Notes and Queries. 355
This JaTDCs Gage was born Dec. 15, 1717, and his line of descent James,^
Matthew,^ Benjamin,* Thomas.* m. 1, Feb. 12, 1742, Sarah Baker; m. 2, July
16, 1747, Mercy or Mary Baker. Akthur E. Gage.
Historical Intelligenck.
Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquffies. — Tlie found-
ing of the Colony at Jamestown in 1607 was the first of the English settlements
on this continent from which have grown the United States. Every detail of
the life of that Colony is of concern to all true Americans.
Scattered throughout Virginia are numerous ruins of those Colonial days, to
which the antiquarian ever turns with patriotic interest.
Time and neglect are making sad havoc with these landmarks, and if decay
is not soon arrested, Important links in our history will be broken, never to be
restored. Impressed with these facts, and with the need of concerted action,
•*The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities" was formed
January 4th, 1886, in Williamsburg, the Colonial Capital of Virginia. In six
years they have accomplished substantial results.
The first step was to purchase, and then restore the Old Colonial Magazine in
Williamsburg, commonly known as the ** Powder Horn"; this was followed by
the purchase of the Mary Washington House in Fredericksburg — the house in
which the mother of Washington had lived and died— and at this present time
the Association is rescuing from the hungry waves historic Jamestown itself.
When it is known that in the last twenty years 180 feet of the Island have been
washed away, the necessity for a breakwater is apparent. They are, through
the munificence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Barney, of " Homewood," Virginia,
the sole owners of that portion of the Island on'which are located the Tower
and Graveyard. The fees are : Life Members, $10.00 ; Annual Members, $1.00.
Address Mrs. Joseph Bryan, President,
Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities,
Richmond, Va.
Connecticut Commission of Public Records.— Governor Lounsbury of
Connecticut has appointed liev. Samuel Hart, dean of the Berkley Divinity
School, Middletown; Albert C. Bates, librarian of the Connecticut* Historical
Society, and Dwlght E. Bowers, Treasurer of the New Haven Colony Historical
Society, a commission to report to the next General Assembly concerning the
condition and best methods of preserving the public records of the state.
The act under which the commission was created was the direct result of the
agitation of the historical societies in Connecticut.
Honorable Byron Weston, A.M. — In the sketch of the life of Mr. Weston in
the Proceedings recently issued, p. ci, there is confusion as to his immediate
ancestry. He was the son of Isaiah, Jr., and Caroline (Curtis) Weston, and
grandson of Kev. Isaiah and Sarah (Dean) Weston. It was Isaiah, Jr., whore-
moved to Illinois in 1835 and died there. Lines 4 to 7 of the notice are correct
as applied to Isaiah, senior. No one can regret the mistake more than does the
writer, who took pains to present the leading features in the life of Mr. Wes-
ton, but having no personal knowledge of the Weston family was misled by a
vajjue genealogical statement. Unfortunately, errors are tenacious of life and
corrections seldom heeded, Geokge K. Clarke.
Genealogies in Preparation. — Persons of the several names are advised to
furnish the compilers of these j^enealoi^ies with records of their own families
and other information which they think may be useful. We would su;rfrost that
all facts of interest illustratinjr family history or character be communicated,
especially service under the U. S. Government, the holdiujj: of other oflices,
graduation from college or professional schools, occupation, with places and
dates of birth, marriage, residence and death. When there are more than one
christian name they should all be given in full if possible. No initials should
be used when the full names are known.
356
Notes and Qnertea.
[July.
Bond. — Speaking modestly, I have, T^ithout a <1oabt, the largest prlTate col-
lection of data relating to tlic Bond fatnilie,'* of New England extant. Wblle
not being able to add mudi, if anythioj?, to the line of WUliam Bond, of Water-
town, wiiose family Dr. Bond so exhaustively transcribed, I have a mast of
matter relating to the family of .Tohu Bond, of Rowley-Ipswich-Haverhill, which
brlDgs all the brunches wlthlu easy reach. I also have a nearly complete gene-
alogy of the family of Nichola.s Bond, of Hanipton*Sallsiburj% down to date. It
is my intention to prepare and place on file at the rooms of' the Society, trani-
cripts of my compilations; but before doing »o, I wish to positively assure my-
self of a few point)=i, and obtain a few additional facts. Here is one of them :—
A »* Nicholas Bond " was made a '* freeman" at AccomentScnti in 1C62. Ho
waa, beyond queation, the Nicholas Bond who was connected with the Incor-
poration of the " Iron Works" at Braiutree, and, perhaps, at Sangus. He mar-
ried widow Jane Siuips^on, the danghter of Walter Norton, "before U150." He
is lost track of Just after 1C52. His wife Jane, with a son by her flrst husbanil,
Henry Simpson, arc in evidence as late as K>85, Now, my ancestor, NjcUoIm
Bond, of Hampton, married Sarah Rowlandsou before 1686, and had by her four
sons prior to 1700. There being no record extant that the Nicholas of Accomen-
ricns-York ever iiad any children by widow Jane, I wish to discover who were
the parents of Nicholas, of Hampton.
I will be glad of any fraternal assistance to satisfy this point; and also will
be pleased to impart such information as I possess to any one interested In the
lines I have exhaustively collated. Arthur Tho.hji8 Boki>.
16 Central St., Boston.
De ForesL—J, W. De Forest, New Haven, Conn*, has in preparation ** The
De Forests of New Netberland/* otherwise **The Dc Forests of Avesnes**
(France). A genealogical history » extending from fourteen hundred and ninety-
four to eighteen hundred and forty. Armn of related families, such as tite Dc
Forests of Qnartdeviile, the dn Fossets of Mous and thedn liesteansof Hainaat.
Publication in the autnmn of 1900.
ffazen A ijeneaology of this family had employed for twenty years the leis-
ure of Prof, Henry A. Hazen of the Weather Bureau, and was well advanced.
His snddcn deatli/f rom a bicycle accident in January, leaves the completion of
the work tu other hands. It will be continned by his sister, Miss Mary 8.
Hazen, 1234 Tenth Street, Washington, H, C, who wUl be glad to receive any
correspondence contributing facts or bearing upon the Issue of the work.
Jordan. — Mr. Scott Jordan, 3010 Kenraore Avenue, Chicas^o, III., is collecting
data for a genealogy of the descendants of the Jordan faniiUes, early settlers, of
Lancaster and York counties, Pennsylvania. ^
Pa rA's.— Frank S. Park, 482 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, B. C, If
engaged in collecting material for a genealogical history of the Parks (including
Park, Parke and Parkes) families of the New England states and their descend-
ants in other states. It is desired to make It as complete as possible. Those
interested are earnestly requested to send in a record of their familiea. No
charge will i>c made for publishing socb information as you may send for the
same. The hwiok will be sold by subscription, and the price cannot be stated
until it is ascertained, approximately, what its size will bCi when a prospectus
will be issued.
The ffiMorif of ihfi Stebbins F<tmily.^The members of this family are In-
formed that tiiis genealogy is beiug prepared for the press. Please All the blank
8outyou, and send sketches of lives of yonr parents and grandparents. It will
be a token of respect to their memory,' more enduring than a monument. If
you have thdr pictures, send thera. They will be returned in good order. A
photo of yourself and sketch of your life, as well as all Stebbins photos, will be
acceptable. Photos of Stebbins homes arc especially desired.
If the blank is nuslaid write for marc. Fill Urst page with your oicn inmUj,
and give as much data as you can on second page.
This Is not a nioney-maklug scheme, and no one will be urged to buy the book.
Would like to hear from you at once. RaU'H Stkbbins Gueb^lke^
IG92 Gracehmii Ave,, Chimgo, IlL
Siceci^fr, Wif/ijlcmtorth, --liobeTi Atwater Smith, 1111 K Street, K. W., Wash'
ington, D. C, is compiling genealogies of these two families. Mr. Smith has
had much experience in compLliug gcnealogiea.
1900.] Booh Notices. 357
The Jamesons in America, annonnced in the last October number of the
Rrgistkr, is now in press, and will be issued durins: the Antumn. Price to
subscribers— before pablication, $5.00; after publication, $7.00. Address
E. O. Jameson,
49 Hancock St., Boston, Mass.
BOOK NOTICES.
[The Editor requests persons sendiug books for notice to state, for the inf'^rmation
of readers, the price of each book, with the amount to be added for postage when sent
by mail.]
The Pioneers of Nassachusetts^ a Descriptive List, draicn from Hecords of the
Colonies, Toxcns and Churches, and other Contemporaneous Documents. By
CuARLEs Henry Pope, Pastor First Church, Gharlestown, Boston ; Compiler
of the Dorchester Pope Family, The Cheney Genealogy, etc. Boston, Mass.
Published by Charles H. Pope, 221 Columbus Avenue. 1900. 4to. pp. 550.
[See Advertisement on last page of cover of Register.]
The " Pioneers of Massachusetts " is not only a fresh study of the '* founders,"
but in a generous sense is a contribution to the genealogical history which binds
together Old and New England. The title expresses its purpose and limitation.
First it treats of the *' Pioneers," second it treats of those pioneers which
founded Massachusetts. Further, it is a descriptive list, and the data it makes
use of is from original and contemporaneous sources. Mr. Pope regards a
*• Pioneer " as a person who came into Massachusetts before 1050. In this he is
generous. Few only would have complained, if he had drawn the line at ** 2 (4)
1641."
Mr. Pope renders service in presenting to the reader the ** occupations, es-
tates and social standing" of the men he treats. These are gained from pas-
sen^icr lists, deeds, wills and the lists of the Court and Church.
The renewal of the study of the Rradfonl manuscript in recent years is finely
reflected in the " Pioneers." We are glad to note tliat Mr. Pope has incor-
porated without hesitancy the statement that Moses Maverick marrietl Ucmem-
l)er, the daughter of Isaac Allertoii, as Bradford said. To be sure full proof
for the same Mas in Court House, Salem [Probate Oltice, Docket 3U,G18],
yet there has been a persistent refusal to accept it. Mr. Pope also gives reply
to the (jucry ''Who was Betty Day?" by telling us that she was the daughter of
Elizabeth Story (a daughter of Mrs. John Cotton by a former husband), who
marrie<l Wentworth Day. He also inserts the data that Roger Conant, junior,
married Elizabeth, only daughter and heir of Thomas Weston, the Weymouth
adventurer. To be sure, these items have been before published, but we are
glad to see them studied and incorporated into a book which becomes a standard
authority hi>on the foundations of Massachusetts family life.
In a ijuiet, absorbing way this book gathers to itself the data developed in
recent days. The publications in England, and the researches in their archives
by New England students, have contributed much to the makinu: of this book.
Mr. Pope's personal researches, and they are many, lead him into close com-
panionship with Mr. Waters and to whom he is under many obligations. The
" Gleanings in England" made possible many of the most interesting data
of the book. The pages of the Kkuistku, which faithful workers have enriched
by their lore and research, afforded assistance in the great undertaking.
Mr. Savage, whatever is published in times to come, still remains the •' Prince "
among New England genealogists. He wrought better than he knew. He
blazed the way among unstudied and unmolesfed manuscripts, and with only
slight sympathy and encouragement. In the forty years since the publication
of '* Savage " there has been nnich progress made and more interest developed,
so that a book of the character of the '' IMoneers" llnds a constituency awaiting
it, who will not only give it welcome, but the very advancement in genealogical
knowledge will subject it to scrutiny such as ** Savage" never had.
VOL. LIV. 24
358
Book Notice$.
The ** Pioneers " at once becomes s standard book, and its condaslons must
not be tllppftntly »et aside. It la a bcK)k for the public library* and also sboald
be near at band to the looe student of early New England. It becomes a com-
panion and friend to be cousnltcil. We feel to voice the welcome It will be ac-
corded by those who deUgfht and revere the labor and services of the *' Pioneera,"
Mr* Pope deserves ample recocrnition for hlis stndiouti^nesrt, Industry, persevcr-
atice among the sonrceii of family information in Old and New Enjjland, and
for the presentation of a book whose pages will henceforth be read eagerly,
with scrutiny, with appreciation, and with a delight which will not tire nor
fade away.
Mr. Pope accords a dellghtf al recognition to those who have assisted him.
He found the archivij^ts of official nmnnscripts*, the librarians of the larger
libraries, and the custodians of private papers^ a fine coterte of people; aod
students of similar tastes possessing a common passion for the truth and accur-
acy—to them also he extends a genuine and profound appreciation. These vety
students in turn will find pleasure and profit in his pages and accord him praiM
for the services he has rendered the founders of New England,
B]f Hev. Anson TUtts, Somervilie, Mass,
Early Boston BooJa^HUT^y 1042'] 711. By Georok Emery Littlkfield. Bos-
ton: The Club of Odd Volumes, 1900. Large 8vo* pp. 250. lUustratcd.
The present contribution of Mr. George E. Llttkfield to the publications of
'' The Club of Odd Volntnes,*' is a most valuable one. Mr. Littlefleld has bcea
a Boston bookseller for over a quarter of a century* and during this time many
rare and endows Boston books have passed under his observation. He has ex-
amined them critically, and there are few of the peculiarities of these volumes
that are not known to him*
This volume is beautifully printed. It consists of accounts of those book-
sellers who flourished previous to the disastrous tire of 1711* in which all the
bookstores in the town, l>ut one, were burned. All dealers in hooka were
obliged* therefore, to recommence their business as at the first. As introdnc-
tory to the thirty biographical sketches, there are chapters treating of Colonial
times In Boston* the advent of printing in the Colonies, and early European and
American booksellers. The illustrations lend a very vivid emphasis to the
narratives, reproducing in fac-simile arras, title pages, etc
The book is a storehouse of ioforiuatlon respeetlng a class of men who were
high in public esteem by their finaneiai, civil and social importance, and who
by their character, enterprise aud satisfactory response to the wants of the
coraraanlty established an Ideal which. In Mr, Littlelleld's opinion, the book-
sellers of to-day cannot without difiiculty attain.
Price $5 to members of the Club, $U to others. There were loO copies printedi
aud the whole edition was sold in Un days. Copies have since brought from
$15 to $20.
Btpori of the Commissioners from Connecticnt of the Cuhimhfnn Exhibiti<^n of
1893 at Chicago. Also Beport of (he Work of the Board of Lady Manager$
of ConmclicuL Hartford, Conn* : Press of the Case. Lockwood dt Bralnard
Company. 1898. L. 8vo. pp. x-f-3G7* III,
The first of the above-named Reports is a history of Connecticut at the
World's Fair, written by J. M. Vail, Executive Secretary of the Connecticnt
Board of World's Fair Managers, prepared at their request in such manner as
to be suitable for publication us an official document. The second Report is
the work of Mrs. George IL Knight.
As it is acknowledged that Connecticut was surpassed by no state in tbc chAr-
acter of the exhibit by its women, the latter record, occupying nearly one^half
of the volume, although not excelling in thoroughness and interest Mr. Vail's
contribution, will be recognixed as iiffordlng brilliaot proofs of the ability with
which the Woman^s Board actualized the expecfcationa Implied In the formula
instituting it. Of this portion of the book the chapters headed *' Literature " and
" The Harriet Beecher Stowe Collectiou/' will be regarded by the reader as the
most important, describing, as tliey do, the most extensive and original exhibit
of the women of the state; although the remaining chapters equally testify that
the detail of the enterprise has passed, as she Informs us, through the hands of
the historian chosen for the task,
Btj Frederic Willard Farke*
1900-] Booh Nbticea. 359
The Storming of Stony Point on tJie Hudson, July 15, 1779. Us Importance in
the Light of Unpublished Documents, By Henry F. Johnston, A.M. New
York : James White & Co. 1900. L. 12mo. pp. 281. 111.
The amount of new material at Prof. Johnston's disposal, illnstrating that
exploit which was called *'the finest stroke thus far struck during the war,"
has fully warranted him in retelling the story ; nor could such task have been
attempted by a more competent pen than that of the author of the ** Public
Papers and Correspondence of John Jay," **The Official Record of Connecticut
in the Revolution," and other important contributions to Revolutionary history.
Fifty-six documents, filling more than half of the book, are adduced as
authorities, papers and letters stored for a century or more In the Public Rec-
ord Office of London, in the collections of societies, or in the hands of individ-
aals. Among these there are two new letters from Washington ; four from Sir
Henry Clinton ; two from Lord Germain, Minister of War in London ; one from
Eden, the British Peace Commissioner; and more than twenty-five others, prin-
cipally from military officers, never before published. The illustrations and
maps arc also new. The work, therefore, may be considered as resting on an
original basis and supplying unexpected information in regard to a historic
event hitherto insufficiently studied.
By Frederic Willard Parke.
Publications of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts. Volume IIL Trans-
actions, 1895-1897. Boston : Published by the Society. 1900. L. 8vo. pp.
xxiv+677. lU.
This volume, although the continuation of a like record in Volume I., is is-
sued as Volume III., because the second volume, appropriated to the Commis-
sions and Instructions of the Royal Governors of the Province of Massachusetts
Bay, has not yet been completed. The contents of the present publication are
of exceeding interest. Besides commemorative tributes to thirteen members of
the society, memoirs of five are contained In these pages. Deserving of mention
among the papers and communications are the following : Frederick L. Gay's
Discovery of the Site of Gov. Winthrop's first house in Boston ; The Land Bank
and our Provincial Currency, and the Suit of Frost v. Lelghton, by Andrew M.
Davis ; Professor Geo. L. Goodale's Early New England Plants ; Letter of Presi-
dent Dunster concerning Uarv'ard College and Its first Building ; Henry H. Edes's
Correspondence with Dr. Bourinot in relation to Pierre Boucher de la Broque-
rle ; Robert Sedgwick, by Henry D. Sedgwick ; Failure to establish an Heredi-
tary Political Aristocracy among the Colonies, by Robert B. Toppan; Use in
American Colleges of the word ** Campus," by Albert Matthews; Franklin's
Daughter, hitherto unknown, by Appleton P. C. Griffin : Colonial and Provincial
Trial and Punishment of Crimes, by John Noble.
The index, embracing a digest of the papers and memoirs, is exhaustive, and
the illustrations of extraordinary excellence.
By Frederic Willard ParJce.
The Perkiomen Region, Past and Present. Edited by Henry S. Dotterer.
Vol. 11. Bound copies, two dollars. Phila. : Perkiomen Publishing Co.,
1605 North 13th St. 1900. Sm. 4to. pp. 201.
Every page of this periodical is instructive and entertaining. The editor's
articles, appearing throughout the year, called ** Days devoted to research
abroad," are interesting as a record of travel even to those who are iudiff'erent
to the object of the journey, which was to explore the records of emigration
from Europe to Pennsylvania in 1682-1776 ; and one need not be an inhabitant
of that state to sympathetically peruse the memorials of such an inspiring
Christian character, in the true sense, as Henry Antes. *' The Trappe Seventy-
five Years Ago," by Col. Thos. Swenk, is a series of reminiscences written by
him in his eighty-eighth year, and, like all similar personal recollections, is of
special local interest.
The various other topics treated are in keeping with the aim of the publica-
tion, that is, to preserve the historical and genealogical records of the Perkio-
men Region, and, in fitting memoirs, to honor those men and women within its
boundaries who have been of distinguished worth.
By Frederic Willard Parke.
360 Book Notices. [July,
Lessons of the War with Spain, and Other Articles, By Alfred T. Marak.
D.C.L., LL.D., Captain U. S. N., author of ** The Interest of America In Sea
power," **The Influence of Sea power upon History, 1660-1783," The In-
fluence of Sea power upon the French Revolution and Empire,** ** Sea power
of Great Britain," and of a "Life of Farragut." Boston : Little, Brown and
Company. 1899. 1vol. 8vo. pp. xiii4-320. Cloth; gilt top.
This is not a history, nor designed to be ; but it is an efibrt to draw evident
lessons from facts of recent history for the better guidance of the future. Its
author is the foremost writer on naval topics of his generation, who has for an
audience not only the attention of his countrymen, but of the intelligent, en-
lightened world. The instruction to be gained by the contemplation and con-
sideration of the author*s views upon these important topics, as exposed in
these able contributions to the periodical literature of the past two years, is
primarily and chiefly for his fellow citizens. He is earnest for them to recog-
nize in the momentous stride of events, in the period under consideration, the
advance towards righteousness, and the duty incumbent alike upon public men
and private citizens of patience and endurance. He recognizes in military
operations the impulse towards higher and nobler civilization, and is strenuous
iu maintaining the preponderance of naval actions in the determination of such
issues. His style is lucid and comprehensive. The reader obtains food for
thought of the highest character, and should be thereby better fitted for the
resolute conduct of public policy and for statesmanship.
By Geo, A. Gordon, A.M., of Sonxerville, Mass.
Early Becords of Baptisms, Marriayes, Deaths and Membership of the Congrega-
tional Church, East Hampton (Chatham), Conn. Middletown, Conn. : Pelton
& King, Printers and Bookbinders. 1900. 8vo. pp. 150.
The One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary, 1748-1898, of the Congregational
Church of East Hampton (Chatham), Conn., Nov. 30, 1898. [Middletown,
Conn., 1900.] 8vo. pp. 150. 111. Price of the " Records" $1.00 postpaid, of
the '* Anniversary" 32.00; apply to Martin L. Roberts, 92 Dewitt St., New
Haven, Conn. ; editions nearly exhausted.
The records above-named are also contained in the anniversary volume, and
extend from 1704 to IS2G, the list of membership being continued to the present
day. Preceding the records are the Historical Address by Rev. Joel S. Ives, a
biojxraphical sketch of Rev. John Newton, the first ])a8tor, letters from former
pastors, addresses by Rev. H. Y^. Hart and Rev. C. W. Collier, and a very real-
istic account of the " Inside of tlie Old Church," derived from an interview
with Miss Julia A. West. Althougli the programme was carried out on the day
of a blizzard, with streets drifted and trains blocked, the anniversary was,
nevertheless, most heartily and ett'ectively commemorated.
By Frederic Willard rarke.
La Vxp. da Joseph- Francois PcrrauU, surnomme Le Pere de VEducation du Pevple
Cauddien. Par P. R. Cas(Ir.vin. Onvrage lUustre. Quebec: C. Darveaa,
Imprimeur et Pliotograveur, SO rue de la Moutaicne. 181)8. Sm. 8vo. pp. 173.
Bob(rt Stanton WUliams. 1828-1809. A Memorial for Friends*. Privately
printed. [New York.] 1000. 8vo. pp. 58. Por't.
MHiiinrials of the Essex Bar Assor'iotion and britf Biographical Notices of some
of the Distinguished Members of the Essex Bar prior to the formation of the
Association. Vol. 1. Salem, Mass. : Newcomb & Gauss, Printers, 1900.
8vo. pp. iv.4-253.
The subject of the French memoir, familiarly called •* Grandfather Perrault,'
one of the originators of " La Societe Litteraire et Historique de Quebec," and
justly famous as the founder of primary schools in the sulmrb of St. Louis,
Quebec, was also the author of many works on the history of Canada, on agri-
cultnre and on elementary education, besides meriting notice for his activity
and health in extreme age. One chapter of the work consists of the autobio-
graphy of M. Perrault, written when he was eighty years old, closing with the
hygienic rules to the observance of which he attributed his extraordinarily pre-
served powers of body and mind, and which may be summarized as " modera-
tion in all things." The eulogies of his contemporaries and a catalogue of his
works, forming the last section of the biography, furnish proof of the asser-
1900.] Booh Notices. 361
tion of M. Casgrain that those who are now enjoying the fruits of his labors
should be maile acqaainted with the details of his nnmerons enterprises, his
unceasing attention to the education of youth, and also with the characteristics
of a personality in many respects remarkable.
The Williams memorial consists of a sketch designed for Dr. Bagg's ** Memo-
rial History of Utica," together with notices from newspapers and resolutions
passed by various associations with which Mr. Williams was connected. A
life of versatile faculty and exl ended usefulness is adequately commemorated
in this beautiful book.
It has been the practice of the Essex Bar Association to provide memorials
of prominent members of the bar, at the time of their death, which are pre-
sented for record to the courts. These were considered of such value by the
association that it was decided to collect them in a volume and give them to
the public, adding notices of some of the members of the bar before the exist-
ence of the association, and thus gathering for this work flfty-nine biographical
sketches of such importance that it is hoped that the bar will be sensible of the
obligation to continue a practice Introduced by the fathers of the society.
Bij Frederic WiUard Parke.
Thp *' OJd Xorthwcsf' Genealogical Quarterly, Vol. III. No. 2. April, 1000.
Wliole No. 10. Columbus, Ohio : Tubllshed by the " Old Northwest Genea-
logical Society," 100 E. Broad St. 1900. L. 8vo. pp. 57-104. 111. $12.00 per
annum ; single numbers 50 cts.
This Is the only periodical of the kind west of the Atlantic States. Bio-
graphical sketches of Gen. Nathaniel Massie, of Virginia, and Capt. Thomas
Lee Brent, of Pennsylvania, are the opening articles in this number, accompanied
by portraits. Monumental Inscriptions, Lancaster and Chillicothe, Ohio, and
Friends' Records, Oblong and Nine Partners, N. Y., are the longest of the
remaining: papers, although the others are also of special genealogical value.
The serviceableness of the Quarterly as Indicating to the enquirer the sources
of information cannot be questioned, only entirely accurate anci authentic matter
being admitted to its pages. Its typography and general appearance are good.
The former interesting volumes, it is fair to infer, will be followed by one of
equal worth.
B^j Fredtric Willard Parke.
Pefji'sftrs of Deeds for the Coinitu of Suffolk, Massachusetts, 1735-1900. By
John T. IIassam, A.M. Cambridge; John Wilson and Son. University
Press. 1000. L. 8vo. pp. 75.
The former paper by Mr. IIassam, treating of the records and registers of
Sufl'olk County from 10;>0 to 1735, was noticed in the Kkgister for January, 1891).
In the present series of sketches tlie same accuracy and elaboration are notice-
able as in the former, all tlic genuine repositories of facts having been labor-
iously fxplored. As an example of the interesting and, in this case, romantic
character of the sketclies, as also of the abnnd.int notes substantiating the state-
ment-<, we may cite the account of Samuel (Jerrlsh, son-in-law of Judge Sewall.
Tills portion of Mr. Ilassam's work comprises eleven names, ending with that
of Thomas F. Temple, elected Register of Deeds in 1870. Too much cannot be
said in praise of the pains displayed in the collection of such hardly accessible
details and the pr«'sentation of them In a form In every way so attractive.
Bi/ Frederic Wiifard Parke.
TJu' M'ln (rt'th the Bniu'hHl Hand. An Authentic Sketch of the Life and Services
of C'lf't. Jini'ith'in Walker. By Frank Edward Kittrkdgk. \Vith Portraits
au'f Illusn'adons. Also a Brief HisUtry of the D(tU(jhtss M*niument. ISiH). S.
8vo. pp. \\\. Price -SI. 00, cloth; 50 cts*., paper. * Apply to Wm. B. Clarke &
Co.. cor. Park and Tremont Sts., or Damrell & Upliam, 283 Washington St.,
Bo-iton, Mass.
This is a sketch of the hero of Whittier's poem, " The Branded Hand," whose
palm was marked with the letters " S S," meaniuff slavc-stealer, as a punishment
for his attempt to rescue slaves, in 1844. He afterwards became an anti-slavery
lecturer, and died on his farm in Michigan in 1878. *' S S," however, it should
be remarked, received at the North the interpretation, Slave-Saviour.
Btj Frederic WiUard Parke.
m
Book Notices,
[July,
Fuhlic Papers of George Clinton, jir$t Governor of New York, 1777-1795--I801-
1S04. Military— VoL L With an hitroduction by Hugh IlASTi^^cift, State
HistorifttK Published by the State of New York, as Appendix *'N " — tbli-d
anoaitl Report of the State Historian* Wyncoop Hallenbeck Crawford Co.,
State Pr Id tera, New York and Albany. 1899. 8vo. pp. xxx.-f857. 111. Maps.
The State Historian's introduction, occupying nearly two hundred pa^e^,
besides ^ving an acconnt of the ancestry and early life of George Clinton, and
reviewing the events of the Rt'volution,' especially the part taken in it !>y New
York, and t!ie services rendered to his country by Gen,, afterwards Gov. Clio-
ton, dwells finally upon 01 intones predominant influence in New York after the
close of the strngKle^ his prominence during Shay's Rebellion^ his intimate
relatione with Washinorton, the honors he received^ and hia career as Governor
and Vice-President. The lively ami sympathetic sketch of the life and times of
so grand a personality fittingly introduces tlie student to the remainder of the
volume* the ** Correspondence of George Clinton," of wiiich an admirably de»
tailed table of contents U supplied, displaying the sabject-mattcr of each letter
and ranking in nsefulness next to an Index,
By Frederic Willard Parke*
Wstortf of the Scandifitivians and SacceMful fkandinavians in the United Si^teM,
Compiled and edited by 0. N. Nelson. Volumes I. and II, Second, revised
edition. Minneapolis, Minn. O. N. Nelson & Co. 1900. L. 8vo. pp. xlr.-|-
280- III.
The diligence, accuracy and impartiality regarded by the author as the ideal
qualifications of a historian are everywhere displayed in the book which em*
bodies the results of his nearly ten years' devotion to Scandinavian-Amerlcau
history. As the flrat edition attained Huch a flattering success, no pains have
been spared to render the second perfectly accurate as regards the facts both
historical and biographical. As an instauce of the thoroughness of revision,
all of the biographies of Scandinavians in Minnesota liave been rewritten, re-
arranged and extended to the present time. Much labor, indeed, has been ex-
pended upon the whole biographical department, some of the sketches bavio^
received a fifth or sixth revision, each from adifierent writer. So complete has
been the reconstroctian of the first vohmie that it is now largely a new history
reaching to tiie end of the nineteenth century.
With contributions from some of the most prominent Scandinavians In the
Union, Judicious edit^jrahip, articles of such general interest as '* The Nationality
of Criminal and Insane Persons in the United States/^ numerous portraits, and
good paper and biudiugi the present edition ought to win the success thAt
greeted the first.
By Frederic Willard Parke,
Proceedings of the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund, 1893-2899*
Printed by order of the Triistees. Vol. Y. Cambridge: John Wilson &
Son. University Press. U>00. L. 8vo. pp. 444» Por't.
This volume contains the Proceedinefs at eight meetings of the Society, from
1893 to 1H9JI, and through them all runs the report of Hon. J. L. M. Curfy, con-
tinued from the fourth volume, being the record of his General Agency to the
close of the Annual Meeting in Oct., 1891>. The remaining contents are princi*
pally addresses* letters and minutes on the deaths of prominent individuals. An
index constructed with much detail exposes the subjects of the volume at a
ghince.
JBy Frederic Willard Parke.
Norwich University. Her HiMory, her Graduatei, her Boll of Honor, Compiled
by WiLijAM A. Ellis, B.S. Concord, N* H. : The Rnmford Press, 1808*
L. 8vo. pp. xiv.-ht>24. 111.
For more than a quarter of a century the institution now called the Norwich
University was known as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Aca-
demy, Such alumni as Horatio Seymour, Admiral George Dewey. Paulding^
Boggs and Jaekman attract attention to their alma mater and evince the rank of
its roll of honor as among the first. Originally established in 1819 at Norwich*
Vermont, by Capt. Aldeu Partridge, as a military school similar to that at West
Pointy it was afterwards removed to Mlddietown, Conn,, and thence back to Its
1900.] Book Notices. 363
former location, when it received bj grant of legislature all the powers and
immunities of colleges and universities. Its history, as would be expected, has
been strongly marked by the Civil War which, indeed, so injuriously depleted the
ranks of its sons, that total disruption was threatened. The annids of such an
institution may, therefore, very properly be called heroic, and will be found
faithfully recorded in the historical section of the book and in the chapter of
more than two hundred and fifty pages devoted to sketches of the Presidents,
Professors, graduates and past carets. Miscellanies, the roster and index
complete the volume. Its typography is excellent, and the Illustrations many
and fine.
By Frederic Willard Parke.
The 1901 Olio, Published by the Junior Class, Amherst College, 1899, Printed
by Forbes Litho. Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass. 4to. pp. 216+xxviii. 111.
It will be conceded that the Board of Editors of this Olio have attained their
proposed object in producing a book which adequately represents not only the
class of 1901, but also the college in all its departments. The first part records
the college events of the year. The literary section is highly elaborated and
abounds, of coarse, in the student-humor of which, however broad, everyone is
disposed to approve. A parody on the Twenty-third Psalm, however, must be
regarded as ill-considered and repugnant to the taste of all who can in any degree
appreciate the original, — as unexpected, indeed, as a travesty of the Lord's
Prayer.
The humorous illustrations are immensely relishable, and the external aspect
of the book in every respect beautiful, constituting it, with its substantial con-
tents, a treasure to all who possess it.
By Frederic Willard Parke.
Journal of the American-Irish Historical Society. By Thouab Hamilton
Murray, Secretary-General. Vol. II. Boston, Mass. : Published by the
Society. 1899. 8vo. pp. 268. 111.
The American-Irish Historical Society, established in 1897, was organized for
research among the Irish constituents of our population, admits to its member-
ship persons of every nationality and creed, and issues yearly as its organ, a
Journal similar to the present volume. It contains the Society's proceedings,
addresses and papers embodying original studies, and excerpts from old-time
records illustrating the career of the Irish in this country. The scope of the
topics introduced in this volume can be understood from the titles of such
articles as *' Some pre-revolutlonary Irishmen," *' The Irish Chapter in the
History of Brown University," '• The Irish Pioneers of Texas," and ** Brigadier-
General Thomas W. Sweeney."
It Is well printed and bound, illustrated with numerous portraits, and fur-
nished with an analytical index.
By Frederic Willard Parke.
The First Volume of the Conway Parish Registers in the Rural Deanery of
Arllechwedd, Diocese of Bangor, Caernarvonshire, 1541 to 1793. Printed
with the permission of Rev. J. P. Lewis, M.A., Vicar of Conway. London :
Chas. J. Clark, 36 Essex St., Strand. 1900. 8vo. pp xvll.4-308.
As Introductory to the records of this church consecrated more than seven
hundred years ago, we have. In this volume, a history of the ecclesiastical
establishment and of the Registers belonging to It. We may well believe, as the
transcriber explains, that they offered many dlfllculties owing to effacements,
abbreviations and a too-artlstlc penmanship, having at one time been degraded
to serve as a scrlbbllng-book. The book Includes monumental inscriptions,
is printed In the best manner, and Is triply Indexed.
By Frederic Willard Parke,
liecords of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Paltz, N. F., containing an ac-
count of the Organization of the Church and the Registers of Consistories,
Members, Marriages and Baptisms. Collections of the Holland Society of New
York. Vol. III. Printed for the Society. [New York.] 1896. L. 8vo. pp.
296.
Here are collected all the records now in existence pertaining to the church
above named. Huguenot in its origination, some of the records were in French.
£aok Notices,
luly,
For about sixty years following 1730 they were in Datcb, and tliercafter In
TLe present pnbllcJit^oD of ibe Hollnncl Society of New York, like its two for-
mer ci)lleclioTi8 of Uutch flinrch recoiids, will afTord valuable aid to those en-
deavoring to Lrace tlieir nncestrj' to the members of that race that once owued
more ships than all Europe beside, aod founded America*ts coamopoUtau city.
Btj Fmhric Wilktrd Parke.
Vital Ufcord of likode Island, 1636-1830, ToL XL Church Bcmrda, By
3hMr^ N, A«NOLD. Providence, R, I. 1000. 4 to. pp. xlvill-f 590.
The annual product of the indefatigable zeal of Mr. Arnold we welcome with
the i*anie regularity and gratitude as we do the yearly harvest of the field* In
this volnrae we have, besides the records of ChrUt Chui'oh, Grace Church ^ First
Baptist Church, and First Christian Church, Westerly* those of thirteen other
churchcSt all arranged in that unajubrguous ninnner which Is the special object
of the coinpiler. The p.-itronagc of tlie General Assembly is stUl awarded to
this meritoriuUH undertaking, and its steady prosecution shows that it hold^the
Interest of all its old friends and attractsi that of new. One may coutidenlly
foretell the fulflluient of the author's *' admonition,** viz., that tlie public may be
adequately " rewarded" for the time and pains which have beeu lavished upon
the wt>rk.
Bu Fr^fderic Willard Parke.
Might of Petition, 1654. By Fueh W, Meiiiiill, A paper read before the
Amcsbnry Improvement Historical Associatiun, April 5, 1900. Itepnbliahed
from the* Hamptons Union. U>0<}, Published by the Ameabury Improve^
ment Historical Association. 8vo. pp, 7.
This interesting paper give^ an account of Robert Pike, of Salisbury* Maas*,
who was punished by the General Court for his denunciation of one of iu en-
actments, and also of the fifteen men who cmrageously asserted their rights whca
summoned by a committee to justify their conduct in signing a petition to the
magistrates requesting the remlsaloc of the penalty Inflicted on Lieut. Pike.
F. W. F.
Mistory of Brlfasl, Maine, 1825, By Dr. IIkiiman Abhott- With an Intrnduc^
Hon and Xftte^ by Joseph Wiijjamson\ Ueprlnted from the? Republican Jour-
nal of Jan. 25» Feb. 8, and Feb, 13, laoo. Belfast: Miss Grace E. Burgess.
1900. Sq. 8VO. pp. 18.
This history Is an exact copy of a manuscript long supposed to be lost, but
discovered after an interval of nc^arly three tpiarters of a century. It Is a col-
lection of memoranda designed as contributions to a contemplated story of the
town in which Dr. Abbott passed the last flfteen years of his life.
Although containing no fresh lafonnation, it corroboratei* many uncertain
accounts, and is regarded by one perfectly qualitled to judge, the writer of the
Introduction^ as valuable and important. F, W. P.
William WJieelwrirfht* Hi$ Life and Work, An Address by Rev, Joffx Web-
ster DooaK, delivered at the Corliss Memorial Hall, Newbnryport, Mass.,
Dec. 8, IHtlg. Cambridge; University Press. John Wilson & Son. i89U. L.
8vo. pp. 3G. Por't,
A statue in the plasa of Valparaiso, Chili, perpetuates the memory of the man
who, to a greater degree than any other, has extended the inventions of his
country meo among the States of South America. Altliough boru in Newbtiry-
port, Mass., fortune designated as the sphere of his benefactions tlie Republics
of Ctdll, Ptjru, Columbia and Buenos Ayrcs. His greatest achievement was the
establislmiimt of a line of steamers between Europe and the Pacific Coast. Be-
sides this then stupendous project with extreraest difficulty accomplished, he
introduced into South America railways, gas, waterworks, coal mines and the
electric telegi*aph.
As a legacy to his native land, be left a sum for the erection and endowment
of a sclentlllc school, which, having been established, bears his name.
Well may such a man, therefore, be eulogized, as is so impressively done In
this nddress, as having exctUled all the sons of Newburyport In the jrnindeur of
his inHueace upon the world. F. W. P.
1900.] Book JTotices. 365
The Currency and Provincial Politics, By Andrew McFarland Da\ts. Re-
printed from the Publications of the Colonial Society of Massachasetts, Vol.
VI. Cambridge : John Wilson & Son. University Press. 1900. 8vo. pp. 17.
" Previous Legislation" a Corrective for Colonial Troubles. By Andrew McFar-
land Davis. Reprinted from the Publications of the Colonial Society of
Massachusetts, Vol. VI. Cambridge : John Wilson & Son. University Press.
1900. 8vo. pp. 14.
Occult Methmls of Protecting the Currency, SexmlVs Mnemonic Lines and their
Interpretation, By Andrew McFarland Davis. Reprinted from the Pro-
ceedin^rs of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Dec. 1899. Cambridge:
John Wilson & Son. University Press. 1900. 8vo. pp. 315-327.
The three pamphlets before us are all by Mr. Andrew McFarland Davis,
whose works have been frequently noticed in the Register for the last ten
years, all illustrating some phase in New England history, and many of them
relating to our currency. They treat of their subjects exhaustively.
The pamphlets now under review are of special interest as showing the
preponderant share of the currency in provoking that irritation between the
Legislature and Executive in the Colonial period which gradually superinduced
such an alienation of sentiment, long before hostilities, as to be designated by
John Adams as " the real American Revolution." The opening, and even the
middle, of the eighteenth century found the Colonists devotedly loyal ; at its
close they were an independent nation.
The causes of tlie steadily increasing consciousness of a separation of inter-
ests between the British Government and the Americans, of which the Stamp
Act was only one of many tokens, are lucidly explained In the first of the above-
named articles.
The second is a copy of a document lately obtained by the Boston Public
Library, prefaced by remarks on the views of the author of the document on
the authority of Parliament in enacting laws for the Colonies. Its connection
with the currency is obvious, as it was written at the time when attempts were
made to procure the legislation of the Home Government in relation to Colonial
Currency emission, about tiie year 1741.
In thetliird pamphlet the solution of the riddle Involved In Sewall's hexam-
eters, rendering into Latin the directions for affixing differently colored signa-
tures to certain Hills of Public Credit, is accompanied by a notice of Sewall's
services on the Currency Committee, and of tliose facts relating to the case
wliicli assisted in interpreting the enigmatic lines.
Bfj Frrderic WiWird Parke.
Contrihutious to the Historical Society of Montana, with its Transactions, Act of
lucitrpnniliini. Constitution, Ordinances, Officers and Members. Vol. II.
Hek-na, Montana : State Publishing Co., State Printers and Binders. 1896.
8vo. pp. 409. III.
Altliough this volume may be amenable to a criticism similar to that encoun-
tered by its predecessor, viz., that it is not a continuous history of Montana;
yet its readers will surely pronounce it to i^e history in its most interestinjc, not
to say exciting aspects, conveyed in the form of centennial addresses, biogra-
pliical sketclios, diaries, military records and itineraries. The reminiscouces
are, ioi tlie most part, collected under tlie authority of an Act of the Legisla-
tive Assembly, and relate largely to mountain life before 1803.
As the announced object of the Society is to gather materials for the future
historian, the contents of this volume make well-nigh certain the realization of
the liope that h<' will llud in the Society's publications records of every historic
event, and reflections of all the characteristic phases of the popular life.
F. W. P.
fiorervor William Bradford and his SoUj Major William Bradford. By James
Shkpaud. New Britain, Conn., James Shepard. 1900. 8vo. pp. 103. 111.
Price by mail, postpaid, $2.10.
From Austertleld to Holland and thence to America the path of the illustrious
Pilgrim is traced in a novel and very instructive manner, the margin of the
pages giving the authorities for all the statements, and the originals often being
cited in literal quotations. The thirty-five works mentioned as supplying the
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Book Notices.
[July,
bases of tlie biography are such as guarantee its fidelity to history, while the
collectiotj of the scattered paragraphs into biographical form constitutes snch
ameuiorial fl» never before has* been dedic-ated to the Flymoulh Governor- The
father oC American history, as he has been called, is here depicted in a light
•which shows his uiiiqae fitness for the task he Hssanaed^ his character, his eda-
catioii» and, above ali^ his experience, having been thirty-onetimes chosen chief
magiHtrate. designating him as the annalist wliose prodnction Senator Hoar
regards as the "most precious manuscript ou earth,"
its genealogical inf<innation relates to tlic ancestors of Gov. Bradford^ his
children, and the children of his son William.
The book Is well printed on heavy paper, the illustrations are half-tones and
Hoe engravings, and the index to persons 'is complete.
F. W. P.
Sources of Higtory of Efvolutionarif Events in New Jersqf, By William Nbi^OS^.
Paterson, N. J.:' Press Printing and Publishing Co,» 269 Main St. 1900.
8vo. pp. 12,
Although written in answer to the editor of a newspaper, this will be found,
as the editor hopes, to contain matter of great value to others. As Mr, Nelson
has nearly ^nlshed a History of Passaic County, N. J,, during the Revolution,
he is eminently qunlidcd to impart information on the f*ubjcct of the paper.
Besides the books relating to New Jersey in particular, he calls attention to a
large number treatiog of the Rei^olntion in general. The *' Addenda" contains
eighty-one titles of works arranged under the names of the New Jersey connties
to whose Kevolntionary history they belong, and twenty-seven others pertaining
to the action of tlie State^ const! tuling a bibiiograpliy of New Jersey io the Revo-
luiion which is of marked importauce to the historical student.
F. W. P.
Publications of the Shropshire I'arish BegisUr Sociely. March, 1900. 6 vols,
Svo.
Diocese of Bereft^rd. Eegisters of Lifdham, Edgion, Monk Hopton, pp. 1-126,
IHoce^e of Hereford, BegisUrs of WolBta$ton, Ttisley, Sidbury. pp. 245-M2.
IHocese of Lichfield, Eegisters of Fitz^ Ftodt'^fty^ Uppington. pp, 1-180.
Diocese of Lichjidd, Eegisters of Couiidt Longdon-upun- 7''em, GrinshilL pp»
149-328,
Diocese of Lichfield, Eegisters of Donington, White Ladies, pp, 229-343.
Indexes, Albrighton (btf iShrewsby), Cressage, Fit£y Ford, Hanwood, More^
Moreton Corbet^ Pitchford, J^heinton. pp, 95,
We have here the fifth instalment of the Shropshire Parish Registers, con-
taining fourteen parishes. The volumes are a continuation of the eminently
meritorious publications whose Issues for Aug. and Nov., 1899, were noticed in
the last Register. F. W, P.
Several Great Libraries. By Jamks FnoTniNOHAM Hunxewell. 75 Copie*
Reprinted. From Proceedings of American Antiquarian Society, Oct. 1899.
8vo. pp. 15.
Eighteen libraries are herein described, all of which, excepting Althorp, have
been visited by Mr. HunnewelL Tiic worhl- famous collections of England and
the continent, together with otir new National Library at WaHliington, and the
hiiiklings housing them, are appreciatively portrayed; his inspection of the
foreign libraries entitling the author to feel ns reasonable the enthusiasm with
■which he depicts the halls of the Library of Congress in the last page-s of his
pamphlet. F. W. P,
EamMes about Greentnnd in Ehyme, By M. 0. Halt.. Boston : Alfred Mudge
& Sons, Printers, 21 Franklin St. 1900, 8vo, pp, 238. III. Maps.
This work is in two parts, the lirst bearing the name on the title-page, and,
although in verse, making no pretentions to poetical merit. The second and
longer part is the history of the town of Greenland, N. IL — formerly a portion
of Portsmouth, including genealogies and other suhji^cts, and, according ta
the anthor*s ho(>e, lias imparted Interest to his field of labor and preserved for
posterity records which otherwise would have perished. F. W. P.
1900.] Booh Notices. 367
The California Begister. Vol. 1. No. 1. April, 1900. San Francisco. Pub-
lished by the California Genealogical Society. 8vo. pp. 82.
The California Genealogical Society, organized In Febmary, 1898, has now a
membership of sixty-three. With the nnmber before ns begins the publication
of its magazine.
California has gathered her population from so many different localities that
a genealogical magazine there has a wide field of research open to it. In choos-
ing its subject matter it is possible for it to take either of two courses ; to seek
its material where it is easiest to obtain, in fields already worked by others, or
to dig out treasures from untouched fields. For the sake of its permanent
▼alue we trust that the latter will be the course pursued by the California Beg-
iBter.
The first number contains articles on the Holmes family of Rhode Island and
New Jersey, the Hughes family, the Pearl family, Thomas Pope of Plymouth
and his descendants, and the Peet family. It is well arranged, in clear type, on
good paper.
By Buth Wood Hoag, of Boston,
JEztracts from John MarshalVs Diary, January, 1689— December, 1711. With
an introduction by Samuel A. Green. 8vo. pp. 24.
John Marshall, son of John and Ruth Marshall of Boston, was bom October,
1664. After his marriage in 1690, to Mrs. Mary Mills, he lived in Braintree.
His diary, begun a little before his marriage, dates from 24 January, 1688-9, to
SO December, 1711, although he lived much longer, until 25 October, 1782. The
diary was used by Thomas Prince in compiling his Chronological History of
New England, and was presented to the Massachusetts Historical Society in
1792, by James Winthrop. Subsequently it disappeared, but was again pre-
sented to the Society by Rev. Dr. Thaddeus M. Harris.
The extracts given in this pamphlet are mostly those which have never been
printed. They are grouped under the heads of Deaths, Indians, and Miscella-
neous. While of particular value to those interested in Braintree, they give
many facts of more general interest.
By Buth Wood Hoag, of Boston.
The nistorical Collections of the Topsfield Historical Society, Vol. V, 1899.
Topsfleld, Mass. : Published by the Society. 8vo. pp. 152.
The Topsfleld Historical Society Is continuing its good work of putting into
permanent form the early records pertaining to Topsfleld and its near neigh-
bors. The fifth volume of the Historical Collection contains the first twenty-
one years of the Boxford Town Records, from 1685 to 1706, in addition to the
articles more closely relating to Topsfleld. The leading article is on Isaac
Cummings of Topsfleld and some of his descendants.
By Buth Wood Hoag, of Boston.
The Sullivan Boad. A paper read by Garrick M. Harding before the Wyoming
Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Wilkes-Barre,
Pa., 1899. 8vo. pp. 21.
The author of this paper shows a most intimate knowledge of the country in
his careful description of the course of the road built in 1779, from the Pocono
Mountain to Wilkcs-Barre, for the passage of General Sullivan's army, and
known as Sullivan's road. The circumstances attending the building of the
road, as here related, are particularly interesting.
By Buth Wood Hoag, of Boston,
First Hopkinton Cemetery Association. Dedication of Ministers^ Monument,
Aug, 28, 1899. Printed for the Association by the American Sabbath Tract
Society, Plainfleld, N. J. 1899. 8vo. pp. 26. III.
The monument, the exercises at the dedication of which are here detailed, has a
double object, as designating the site of the Second Seventh Day Baptist Church,
near Ashaway, R. I., from 1680 to 1852, and being also a memorial of Its early
pastors. Those who hold the distinguishing tenets of this religious body, as
also those who are Interested in the history of doctrinal variations, will read
with great pleasure the addresses by Stephen Babcock, President of the Asso<
elation, and President W. C. Whitford, Milton College, Wisconsin, which, with
a Poem by Mrs. Mary B. Clarke, and a few introductory pages, constitute the
contents of the book. F. W. P,
368 Book Notices. [Jnly,
^^ Alongside,'' being Notes Suggested by '* A New England Boyhood*^ of Dr. Ed-
icard Everett Hale. By Caroline Hkaley Dall. Privately printed. Thomas
Todd, 14 Beacon Street, Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 100.
A dclightfal autobiosrraphy, giving the life of a Boston ^rl in the middle of
the century jnst closing, with charming glimpses of the homes and people.
By Ruth Wood Hoag, of Boston.
The Saiiderson Homes at Piety Corner. Waltham. Privately printed. 1899.
8vo. pp. 30.
One cannot help gaining a pleasant acquaintance with Piety Comer from
reading this little book which describes in a most entertaining way the abode
of the Sandersons and their neighbors.
By Ruth Wood Hoag, of Boston.
1633. The Boynton Family. A Genealogy of the Descendants of William and
John Boynton, toho emigrated from Tork^hire, England, in 16S8, and settled at
Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. Compiled by John Farnu.vm Boynton
and his wife Caroline (Hakriman) Boynton. Part I. Including Historical
and Biographical Sketches, English Records, and ttrst five generations of the
family in this Country, n. p. 1897. 8vo. pp. xxxvi.-f 350. 111.
Records of the Borland Family in America. Embracing the Principal Branches,
Dorland: Dorlon: Dorian: Durland: Darling, in th^ United States and
Canada, sprung from Jan Gerretso Dorlandt, Holland Emigrant^ 1652, and
Lambert Janse Dorlandt, Holland Emigrant, 1663. By John Dorland Cre-
MER. Published for the Family. Washington, D. C. : Byron S. Adams.
1898. L.8V0. pp. xvi.-f304. Maps.
The Goodwin Families in America. By Judge John S. Goodwin. Supplement
to William and Mary CoUeare Quarterly Historical Magazine, Oct., 1899. Wil-
liam and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. L.8vo. pp. 167. Price of this
Number, $1.00.
Genealogy of the Descendants of Edxmrd Bates of Weymouth, Mass. By Samuel
A. Bates. Frank A. Bates, Scientillc and Historical Books, South Braintree,
Mass. [1900.] 8vo. pp. 145. Por't.
History of the Allcrton Family in the United States, 15S5 to 1SS5, and a Genea-
logy of the Descendants (f Isaac AUerton, '' Mayflower Pilgrim,'* Plymouth,
Mass., 1620. By Walter S. Allerton, New York City, 1888. Revised and
enlarged by Horace True Tucker, Chicago. Published by Samuel Waters
Allerton, Chicago, Illinois. 1900. 8vo. pp. 149. 111.
Elmer- El more Genealogy. Records of the Descendants of Edward Elmer, of Brain-
tree, Eng., and Hartford, Conn., through hisaon Edward. 1632-1899. Com-
piled by Rtiv. William W, Joiin'son. Published by the compiler, North Green-
field, Wisconsin. 1899. 8vo. pp. 90.
Isaac Cummings, of TopsHeld, Mass., and Some of his Descendants. Topsfield
Historical Society, Topsfield, Mass. 1899. pp. 39. 111.
From 1530 to 1900. Complete Lineage of the Sturges Families of Maine, from
DeTiirges, Eng., and Cape Cod Mass., to Vassalhoro' and Gorham. With other
Sturges Genealogy. Compiled by Alonzo Walton Sturges. Lewiston,
Me. : 1900. 8vo. pp. 40. III.
The Wade Genealogy. Compiled bv Stuart Charles Wade. Part I. New
York : Stuart C. Wade, 140 West 34th St. 1900. 8vo. pp. 90. III. Price,
$1.00.
Family Records. Lamb, Savory, Harriman. Collected and compiled by Fred.
W. Lamb. Augustine Caldwell. 1900. 8vo. pp. 24.
Joel Lane, Pioneer and Patriot. A Biographical Sketch, including Notes about
the Lane Family and the C'donial and RevohUionary History of Wake County,
North Carolina. By Marshall Delancey Haywood. Ualciuh, N. C. : Alford,
Bynuni and Christophers, Book and Job Printers. 1900. Sm.8vo. pp. 23.
Descendants of Leonard Hoar. Bv Frank P. Wheeler, of Chicago, Hi. Re-
printed from the New-Eng. Hist, and Gen. Register, for April, 1900. 8ro.
pp. 3.
1900.] Booh Notices. 369
The Gotham Family in Rhode Island. Notes on the Froyidence Line, by Geor-
GiANA Guild. Bristol Branch, by Henry S. Gorham. [Reprinted from New-
Eng. Hist, and Gen. Register, April, 1900.] Boston : Printed by David Clapp
& Son. 1900. 8vo. pp. 10.
Jotham Bemus, of Bemus'a Heights. [By Daniel Hazeltine. Privately print-
ed.] 8vo. pp. 7.
BunnexxselU By James Frothingham Hunnewbll. Fifty copies reprinted
from the New.-Eng. Hist, and Gen. Register, April, 1900. 8vo. pp. 6.
Hunnewdl. Chiefly six Generations in Massachusetts. By James FROTmNGHAH
Hunnewell. One hundred copies privately printed. The University Press.
1900. Sq. 8vo. pp. 47.
Bradford Family and others, n. p., n. d. 4to pp. 13.
Ancestral Line of Stephen Mott Wright from Nicholas Wright^ the Colonial An-
cestor. Compiled by Henry Wuittemore. [New York. 1899.] 8vo. pp. 24.
Por't.
Genealogy of the Family of Lewis B. Parsons (second). Parsons-Hoar. Par-
son s^Springfiddy Mass.y 1636, Hoar- Gloucester, Eng.y 1632. [By Louis B.
Parsons.] St. Louis : l^ess of Perrin & Smith Printing Co., 217-219 Olive
St. [1900.] 8vo. pp. 109. HI.
New England Cox Families. [By Rev. John H. Cox.] No. 5. 1900. 8vo.
pp. 33-40.
Family of Asa Allcott. Compiled by Charles Allcott Flagg. Albany, N. Y. :
1899. L.8vo. pp. 48. Price, $1.60.
We continue in this number our quarterly notices of genealogical works re-
cently published.
The death of Dr. John F. Boynton in 1890 left to his wife the completion of
the genealogical work he had undertaken. This has now appeared, and gives,
besides the descendants of the immigrants mentioned in the title, the posterity
of Caleb Boynton of Wiscasset, Me., and also appropriates twenty-seven pages
to families of the name whose connection with Jolm and William of Rowley
has not been discovered, followed by the Connecticut branch of Boyiugtons
and Byingtons, and the Boyutous of America, not of the pedigree of John and
William, who came to this country in 1G38. In the introductory matter is in-
cludetl a biographical sketch of Dr. Boynton, with tributes to his memory in
prose and verse. The work is the result of extensive research, showing the
fruits of the thousands of miles travelled and the thousands of dollars spent
by Dr. Boynton during the latter years of his life, as also of the able supple-
mentary elforts of his wife. It is well printed and illustrated, and provided
with an ample index.
Designed chiefly for the gratification of the family, embracing as it does
biographical and private miuutia?, the Dorland genealogy is of the nature of
domestic documents, and it is as such that its author desires it to be regarded.
He has endeavored to incliule all traceable branches of the name, although little
attention has been bestowed upon traditions, however interesting they may be.
The contents comprise a general review of the family, followed by twenty-three
names of Dorlands of whom the posterity is recorded in the majority of cases,
while the children of all are given; to these succeeds a sectiou of military ser-
vices, while the concluding portion of the work is the ** Authorities Consulted,"
there being no iutlex. An arrangement of the genealogical tables dillerent from
that now in general nse shows immediately the nu'mbers of each family without
interrupting the continuity of the pedigree. Furthermore, the descendants of
the emigrants are traced with equal thoroughness in the female and male lines,
wherever possible. The letter-press and binding are extremely line, exhibiting
a rare perfection of the book-maker's art in tlie heavy paper, very wide margins,
exquisitely clear print, beautifully copied autographs, artistically tlrawn maps,
and covers of scarlet and white, attractions greatly enhauciug the value of Mr.
Cremer's ottering to the Dorland family.
An attemi)t to trace the ancestry of the Goodwins of Brookville, Indiana,
resulted in the collection of data which was published as a supplement to the
issue of tlie William and Mary Quarterly, Oct., 1897, to which collection " The
Goodwin Families in America " is iuteuded as an addition with couuections.
370
Sook iTolices.
[Jnfy.
All of tlie families noticed are» with one exception, outside of New EngUnd*
Nearly forty branches of the Goodwins are recordetl, while the object in view
v^ incentive to the collection of so much family history has not, neyertheleaa,
been atLained. A good Index is added to tlie worlc.
The editor of the Bates Genealogy states that the work is a completion by
blm of the labors of the gcnealoi^ist and historian, the late Samuel A. Bates.
Following the biography of Elder Edward Bates > the genealogy and the Revo-
lutionary Record, is a sketch of the author. The record is brought down to
the ninlh generation, and forms, together with the other matter, a volume use-
ful by its contents which are rendered accessible in an Index, while it ifl attne-
tlve both by its typography and binding.
The reviser of the Allerton Family says, in allusion to Walter 8- AUcr-
ton*s publication of 1888, that this edition is Issued with his consent and co-
operation, and is» in the later generations, almost an exact reprint of the former
work. With reference to the appmidix, whicli is devoted mainly to the early
generations* Mr, Currier alfirrns that, although certain facts alleged respecting
those generations have been doubted, yet a close scrutiny of them has proved
their reality.
The Elmer Genealogy consists In large measure of records collected by Hon,
Samuel E. Elmore, of Hartford, se¥"eral years ago, and never before published.
Its form is that of the Johnson Genealogy printed by the compiler of this work In
1892. Clear print and lucid arrangement, together with a thorough index, indl-
catij the band of one accustomed to preparing geaealogical data for the public
eye.
Descendants In the ninth generation are fonnd In the Cumings record, which
is an arrangement of materials collected by four individuals. With excelieni
letter-press and binding iu addition to its valuable contentn, ft is a book that
can be recommended to the poateiity in America of the *' Red Cummin."
The Sturges Genealogy is called by Its author a revision of a pamphlet entitled
•* A Few Stray Leaves from Sturges Genealogy," the publication of which at-
tracted the notice of persons who as correspondents supplied the missing infor-
mation which is embodied in the present work. It covers a period of three
hundred and seventy years, furnishing the Sturges lineage from the lirst family
of the name on record in England to its representatives in Maine in 1900. U is
to be hoped that the further Sturges material to which the author alludes as
being too extensive for Inclusion In this volume may be given to the world In a
revision to come. The print and binding are both superior.
The fiitl title of the Wade Genealogy is '* Some account of the origin of the
name, and of the lost folk-lore of the famous hero, Wada, particulars and
pedigree of famous Englishmen of the name, and Geneah>gles of the farailie«o£
Wade in Massachusetts and New Jersey, to which are added many misceltaneooa
pedigrees, also a roll of honor of the Wades who went to War." This pam-
phlet is part llrst of the History and Genealogy of the Wade Family, comprising
nearly a thousand page^, to be issued In ten parts, consisting of six chapters.
This part contains cliapter first, **The Origin and Etymology of the Name
Wade and herein of Duke Wada/' and a portion of the second chapter, ** The
Antiquity of the Wade Family — Englisli Pedigrees and Famous Wades." The
eminent historic names in this family justly claim for it a record such 88,
judging from this portion of it, the present undertaking promises to be. It
evinces great labor and expense bestowed upon the text, illustrations and typog-
raphy- Both to those of tlie name and the puiilic in general it should make
appeal by its genealogical and historical importance.
The Lamb, Savory /Harrlman pamphlet contains descendants of Isaac Lamb,
of New London, Conn,, 169G, and a Savory pedigree extracted from Judge A'
W. Savory's '* Savory Families of America,'* with additions by Fred. W. Lambi
as also a Karnman genealogy from Jos. FuUouton's *vHistory of Eaymood,
N. H.," with additions and corrections by Mr. Lamb.
The Lane booklet gives a sofDcieutly minute account of Col. Joel Lane, of
Wake County, North Carolina, corroborated by references, with notice of his
children. The sketch also includes other connections, among them Geo. J06.
Lane, the ** Marion of the Mexican War."
The Leonard Hoar leaflet is a reprint from the Rrgistkr.
The Gorham data were collected with a design of correcting certain errors
regarding the Fro vide nee line, to which are subjoined the notes on the Bristol
branch.
1900.] Book ITotices. 371
The objeot of the Bemas sketch is to snmmarize the existing knowledge re-
specting the family which occupied the ground on which were erected the
defences against Burgoyne in 1777. The origin of the family, its participation
In the battles fought in the vicinity of Bemus's Heights, and the descendants of
Jotham Bemus, owner of the Heights, constitute the contents of the pamphlet.
Mr. Hunnewell's beautifully printed ** Six Generations of Massachusetts Hun-
newells," after recording information gathered respecting the Hunnewells of
England, proceeds to the Charlestown family— that of the author— and Its
derivatives, to Roger Hannewell, of West Saco, Me., and descendants, and finally
to the Hunnewells of Boston. Highly to be commended Is the decision of the
compiler to put Into permanent form what he terms '* an abstract" of the col-
lection resulting from the expenditure of much time, labor and money.
The sheets containing the Bradford family also comprise families bearing the
names Mason, Fitch, Janes, Munro, Clark, Burton and Hooper.
Exteriorly a choicest example of book-making, the Wright publication con-
sists as to Its contents of that portion of Mr. Henry Whlttemore's history of
Nicholas Wright which relates to the Wright family, and Is issued in this form
for the accommodation of those who would not care to purchase the work,
•• Heroes of the Revolution and their Descendants," for which the biography of
Nicholas Wright was prepared. Additional facts, both historical and genea-
logical, are here recorded, valuable alike to the public and to the family.
The Parsons-Hoar book gives, in Its Parsons division, the English and Ameri-
can families of Parsons, Recollections of Lewis B. Parsons by several individ-
uals, notices of Phllo, Levi, Col. Charles, Lewis Green, Joseph and Daniel Par-
sons. The Hoar portion consists of extracts from a publication of Hon. George
Frlsble Hoar. To these are added an article on '< Rail and River Army Trans-
portation In the Civil War," by Gen. Lewis B. Parsons. This collection of
genealogical and biographical information offered to his family by an octogena-
rian, although designed solely for private circulation, is nevertheless not devoid
of general Interest.
The Cox Genealogy continues in its present Issue the record of the early New
England families of that name.
The Allcott Family presents the posterity of Asa Allcott, of Waterbury, Ct.,
a Revolutionary soldier, as also his ancestry traced to Thomas Alcock who
came in Wintlirop's company, 1630. The materials, though collected merely to
gratify the compiler's private desire, are well worthy of preservation In the
form which he has given them.
By Frederic Willard Parke,
Brief Memoirs of John and Walter Dean, Two of the First Settlers of Taunton,
Mass., and of the Early Generations of their Descendants, By William Reed
Deank. Assisted ^by others. Chicago: Dean Brothers Blank Book and
Printing Company! 1893. 8vo. pp. 20.
Supplement to the Genealogical Record of the Dean Family. Compiled by Messer
C. Dean, assisted by Cornelia Dean Morrill and Laura C. Dean. Chicago :
Press of Dean Bros. Blank Book and Printing Co. 1897. 8vo. pp. 21 to 40.
A limited edition printed.
The above titles are those of the two parts of this volume. The first part, of
twenty pages, is a reprint of the article written for the Register fifty years
ago, in 1849, by my friend, the late William Reed Deaue, and myself. It was
printed in the October, 1849, number of this periodical. The article was pre-
pared at the suggestion of Charles Deane, LL.D., who knew that W. R. Deane
had a large collection of material relating to the Deane family and advised him
to prepare a paper for the N. E. Historical and Genealogical Register on that
family. When W. R. Deane informed me of the suggestion, I urged him to do
it. He said he would do so as soon as he could find time. As Mr. Deane,
after a month or two, was still too busy to undertake the task, I told him that I
would write the article If he would lend me his papers. After I had got about
eight printed pages written, Mr. Deane had some leisure and he and I com-
pleted the article.
The rest of the volume, which Is called a Supplement to this work, was written
by Mr. Messer Cannon Dean of Chicago and his associates. It contains "De-
scendants of George Dean, third generation from Walter Deane and the twelfth
child of Dr. Ezra Dean, with some other branches of the family." It has a
872 Recent Publications. [Jdy>
genealogical index showing the descent of the compiler from Walter Deane. A
view of Dean Cottage, Tannton, and portraits of Messer C. Dean and Bradley
Dean embellish the volume. The book can be obtained of M. C. and Bradley
Dean, 2G7 West Adams St., Chicago, III. It makes a handsome volume.
By^John Ward Dean.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS ♦
Pbebented to thb New-Enoland Historic Genbalooical Socibtt fbox March 1,
1900, TO Mat 25, 1900.
Prepared by Benjamin Davis Petsbb.
I. Publications written or edited by member t of the Society,
Genealogy,
Hunnewell, chiefly six generations in Massachusetts. By James Frothingham
Hunnewell. 1900. 8vo. pp. 47.
Hunnewell, by James Frothingham Hunnewell. [Fifty copies reprinted from
New-England Historical and Gen^ogical Register for April, 1900.] Boston. 1900.
8vo. pp. 6.
Proceedings of the John Bean (1660) Association, at its Annual Reunion at Port-
land, Maine, August 31, 1899. 8yo. 97 to 162.
Col. Jabez Hatch, of Boston, his ancestry and descendants. By Allen H. Bent.
[Reprinted from the New-England Historical and Genealogical Register for Jani,
1897.1 Boston. 1896. 8yo. pp. 7.
History,
Registers of Deeds for the County of Suffolk, Massachusetts, 1736-1900. By John
T. Hassam, A.M. Cambridge. 1900. 8vo. pp. 75.
History of Belfast, Maine, to 1825. By Dr. Herman Abbott, with an introduction
and notes by Joseph Williamson. [Reprinted from the Republican Journal of Jan.
26, Feb. 1, Feb. 8 and Feb. 16, 1900.] Belfast. 1900. 8vo. pp. 18.
The British and Dutch in South Africa. A paper read before the Trinity Club of
Trinity Church, and the Dorchester Historical Society, and the Victorian Club of
Boston. By James U. Stark. Boston. 1900. 12mo.'pp. 32.
Local History,
Dorchester Christian Xames. By William B. Trask, A.M. [Reprinted from New-
England Historical and Genealogical Register fdr April, 1900.]
The Stockbridgc Indians during the American Revolution. By Isaac J. Greenwood,
A.M. [Reprinted from New-England Historical and Genealogical Register for April,
1900.] Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 2.
Biography.
Lcnnart Torstenson, Grand Master of the Swedish Artillery, bom 1603, died 1661.
By John Watts de Peyster, M.A., Litt.D.. LL.D., Ph.D. Folio, pp. 13.
An address by Rev. Carlton A. Staples, in commemoration of the ordination and
settlement of John Hancock, Nov. 2, 1098, over Cambridge Farms Parish (now
Lexington) in the Firnt Parish Church (Unitarian), Lexington, Mass., Nov. 2, 1898.
Arlington. 1900. 8vo. pp. 19.
George Rogers Howell, M.A. By William Herrick Griffith, Esq. [Reprinted
from New-England Historical and Genealogical Register for April, 1900.] Boston.
1900. 8vo. pp. 7.
Notes Concerning Roger Williams. By Almon D. Hodges, Jr. [Reprinted from
the New-England Historical and Genealogical Register for April, 1900. Vol. 54, p.
212 ; continued from Vol. 63, p. 64.] Boston. 1900. 8vo.
Papers of the Historical Society of Delaware. XVIII. A paper on Commodore
Thomas Macdonough, United States Navy. By his grandson, Rodney Macdonough.
[Read before the Historical Society of Delaware, January 18, 1897.] Wilmington.
1897. 8vo. pp. 22.
Societies and Institutions,
Proceedings of the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund, 1893-1899. Cam-
bridge. 1900. 8vo. pp. xi.4-444.
• This list docs not include publications which arc elsewhere noticed, unless written
by a member.
1900.] Becent Publications. 373
II. Other PubUcatiofu,
Hittory,
Diary of Capt. Asa Foster of Andover, Mass., concerning operations of the British
Army in the French and Indian War, 1768. [Reprinted from the New-England His-
torical and Genealogical Register, April, 1900.] Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 6.
Penn Relics. Pulpit and Pulpit Cloth, and the Ancestral Pew of the Penn Family.
8vo. pp. 7.
The Puritans. An address delivered hefore the Ethical Society of Milwaukee^
Sunday evening, February 16th, 1896. By George R. Peck. 8vo. pp. 33.
Biography,
Oliver Cromwell. A eulogy and an appreciation. By the Right Hon. The Earl of
Rosebery, K.G., K.T. London. 12mo. pp. 35.
Memoir of Col. Alexander Biddle. By Henry Carey Baird. 1899. 8vo. pp. 10.
Reuben Aldridge Guild, A.M., LL.D., Librarian of Brown University. 8vo. pp. 4.
Samuel Johnson. A Memorial Discourse preached at the Old South Church, Boston,
Sunday, October 29, 1899. By the Rev. George A. Gordon. Boston. 1899. 16mo.
pp. 27.
A Short Sketch of the Life and Character of Ezekiel Cheever. 1900. 8vo. pp. 8.
In Memoriam Rev. D. Caldwell Millett, D.D., Rector Emeritus, Emmanuel Church,
Holmesburg, Philadelphia. Bom 1817, died on the evening of Ash Wednesday,
February 28, 1900. 1900. 12mo.
Simeon Hooker, Revolutionary Soldier, of Westford, Vermont, bom April 26, 1740^
died Febmary 21, 1841. Aged 100 years and 10 months. 8vo. pp. 4.
Colleges and Schools,
Catalogue of Dartmouth College, together with the Medical School and the Thayer
School of Civil Engineering for the year 1899-1900. Hanover, N. H. 1899. 12mo.
pp. 222.
Quinquennial Catalogue of Oberlin College, 1900. Oberlin, Chio. 1900. 12mo.
pp. 317.
Catalogue of Northwestem University, 1899-1900. Evauston, Chicago. 1900.
^vo. pp. 367.
Catalogue of Brown University, one hundred and thirty-sixth year, 1899-1900.
Providence. 1899. 8vo. pp. 200.
Catalogue of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va., for the year ending
June, 1900, and announcements for 1900-1901. Roanoke, Va. 1900. 8vo. pp. 117.
Register of the Lehigh University, 1899-1900. South Bethlehem, Pa. 1900.
12mo. pp. 213.
Annual Report of the President of Tufts College, 1898-1699. Boston. 1900.
12mo. pp. 78.
Catalogue of Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts. One hundred and
twenty-first year, June, 1899. Andover. 1899. 12mo. pp. 68.
Report of Franklin Carter, President of Williams College, of the I8th year of his
administration. 8vo. pp. 36.
Annual Catalogue of Wesleyan Female College, Macon, Georgia, 1898-1899.
Chartered 1836. Announcement of the sixty-second annual session. Atlanta, Ga.
1899. Svo. pp. 76.
Yale Forest School, 1900-1901. 1900. 12mo. pp. 16.
The Highland Military Academy Register, Worcester, Massachusetts. Forty-
third year, 1898-99. Worcester. 1899. 12mo. pp. 24.
Societies and Institutions,
Proceedings of the Stoughton Historical Society, April 19, 1899, at the Dedication
of the Memorial Stone marking the location of the first house built in Stoughton.
Stoughton. 1900. 8vo. pp. 31.
Field Columbian Museum. Publication 42. Report Series. Vol. 1, No. 6. Annual
Report of the Director to the Board of Trastees, for the year 1898-99. Chicago.
1899. Svo.
Vol. in. No. 1. The MedfordHistoricalRegister, January, 1900. Medford. 1900.
Svo. pp. 47.
Historical Society Newburgh Bay and the Highlands. Organized September 3,
1883. Incorporated January 8, 1884. Newburgh, N. Y. 1900. 8vo. pp. 62.
Medal List of the Sons of the American Revolution who served in the War with
Spain. 1900. Svo. pp. 36.
The Constitution and Register of Membership of the General Society of the War oi
1812 to October 1, 1S99. Philadelphia. 1899. 8vo.i>p. 231.
374
Recent Publications.
[July,
1(
Constitution and Roll of Of!iccr« and Companions of the Naval Order of the United
StBtew* October^ 1809. 16mo. pp. 47.
Collectiona of Llie Old Colony Historical Society. No. 0. Tauntoii, 1899. 8ro.
pp. no.
Fifty-Second Annual Keport of the Trustees of the Masfiachtisetts School for the
Fecble-Mindud at Waltham, for the year ending September 30, 1899. Boston* 1000.
Bvo. pp, 4.1.
Fourteenth Annual Ilqjort of the Boston Chamber of Commerce for the year ending
December 31, 1899, containing the Charter, By-Laws and Trade Rules of the Asaoci-
ation, together with Tables of Statistics and a List of Members, compiled by the
secretary. Boston. 1900, 8vo. pp. 260-|-xxxiv.
Fifth Annual Report of the Trustees of the Forbes Library, Northampton, Masi.,
for the year ending November 30, 1899. 8vo, pp. 47.
ProceetUnga of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin at its Forty-Seventh
Annual Meeting, held December H, 1809, and of the State Historical CooTentioii held
at Green Bay, September 6-7, 1899. Madison. 1900. 8vo. pp. 22L
Proceedings of the Bostonian Society at the Atumal Meeting, January 9, 1800,
Boiton* 1000. Svo.pp, 72.
Tran«actions of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec. No. 22» Ses)
of 1802 to 1898. Quebec. 1898, 8vo. pp. 137.
Thirty- First Annual Report of the Children'is Hospital, from December 28, 189^,
December 28, 1899. Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 37.
Fifteenth Aiumal Report of the Trustees of the Woburn Public Library for the year
ending Dec. 31,1 B99. Being the forty-third annual report of the lustitutiom Boston*
1900. 8vo. pp. 42.
Annual Reports of the Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio for 1898-1899.
Cincinnuti. 1900. 8vo. pp. 30.
Triifitees of the Museum of Fine Arts. Twenty-fourth annual report, for the year
ending December 31, 1899. Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 149.
Annual Report of the Concord Free Library, Com^urd, Massachusetts, January
31.1900, Hudson. 1900. 8vo. pp. 16>
Free Public Library, Concord, Mass. Bulletin No. 18. 1897, 1898, 1895. 1900.
4to. pp. 37.
The Proceedings and Transactions of the Nova Scotian Institute of Science, Hnlifax,
Nova Scotia. Volume X. [Being Volume HL of the Second Series.] Part L
Session of 1898-99. Halifax. 1899, 8va. pp. xxxiv%-|-lll.
IV. Proceedings of the Mttssachusett* Historical Society, February, 1900. 1900.
8vo. pp, 42a to 456.
Eleventh Report of the Trustees of the Salem Public Library, Salem, Mass^ Decem-
ber, 1899. Salem. 1900. 8vo. pp. 28.
Eighty-Sixth Annual Report of the Trustees of the Massachusette General Hospital,
including the General Hospital in Boston, the McLean Hospital and the Convalescent
Home in Waverley, 1890. Boston. 1900. Svo. pp. 190.
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Assoeiation By-laws and list of officers and
members. Instituted March 15, 179d ; incorporated March B, 1800. Boston. 1890.
16mo, pp. 77,
Report of the Trustees of the Public Library, Brockton, Mass,, for the year
November 30th, 1899, Brockton. 1900. 8vo, pp. 20.
Addresses delivered before the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Iowa. Firtrt
Series. 1900. Svo. pp. 68.
A few facts relating to the Franklin Tirpo graphical Society ; its alms, purposes, to-
gether with some things it has done in the paKt seventj'-five years. Cambridge. 1900.
12mo. pp. 27.
Manual of the New Hampshire HiRtoncal Society. Revised December, 1891.
Published by order of the Society. Concord, N.H. 1898. 24 mo. pp. 23.
Publications of the jimerican Jewish Historical Society. No. 8. 1900. Baltimore.
1900. 8vo- pp. xi.-f 168.
Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, Vol. H. No. 2, Paterson,
N.J. 1900. Svo.
Annual of the University Club. Thirty- sixth year, 1900^190 1 , New York. 1900.
12mo. pp. Ids.
U, S. Government t State and Municipal PuhUcations.
Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War. A compilation from
the archives, prepared and publiMhed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth in acootd-
aiice with chapter 100, Hesolvea of 1891. Boston. 1899. 8vo. pp. 972.
1900.]
Deaths.
375
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Manual for the use of the General Court. Bos*
ton. 1900. 16roo. pp. 589
66 Congress. Senate. Document No. 69. Library of Congress. List of Books
and of Articles in Periodicals relating to interoceanic canal and railway routes. By
Hugh A. Morrison, Jr. Washington. 1900. 8vo. pp. 174.
66 Congress. Senate. Document No. 164. List of Maps and Views of Washing-
ton and District of Columbia in the Library of Congress. By P. Lee PhUips, F Jt.G.S.
Washington. 1900. 8vo. pp. 77.
DEATHS.
Judge Franklin Qeorob Adams, Secre-
tary of the Historical Society of Kan-
sas, died in Topcka, Dec. 2, 1899. He
was bom in Jefferson County, N. Y^ in
1834, and went to Kansas when twenty-
one years of age. Six years after his
arrival in the State he was appointed
register of the land office by President
Lincoln. Besides having edited three
newspapers, Judge Franldin was Sec-
retary of the State Agricultural Society,
of which he was the originator. Clerk
of the U. S. District Court of Kansas,
member of the Leavenworth Constitu-
tional Convention, and first chairman
of the Atchison County Free State
Party. It was in his office that the
first religious meetings in Atchison
were held, and he was the donor of the
land on which the first church in that
place was erected. Chosen Secretary
of the State Historical Society in 1876,
he imparted to its growth a remarkable
impetus, and was, indeed, the individ-
ual to whom the Society from its or-
ganization was chiefly indebted for its
signal prosperity. His interest in his-
torical research was general, and seve-
ral valuable gifts were received from
him by the New-England Historic
Genealogical Society. F. W. P.
Mrs. Sarah Cavendish Paxton, widow
of the late Captain Joseph R. Paxton,
of the United States Army, and mother
of Captain Alexis li. Paxton, of the
United States Army, now on duty with
the National Guard of Pennsylvania,
and stationed in this city, died sudden-
ly of heart failure about 3 o'clock yes-
terday afternoon at the residence of her
son, on North Front street. Mrs. Pax-
ton was about sixty- five years of age
and had been an invalid for many
years. For the last three months she
had been confined to her bed. She was
the youngest daughter of Captain Job
Whipple, of a noted race of seamen,
who dwelt for many generations at
Salem, Ipswich and Danvers, in Mas-
sachusetts. Captain Whipple was a
noted patriot and sea captain in his day
and took part in our war with En^and
in 1812. Afterwards he settled in Phil-
adelphia and married Mary Paton, of
that city. He took an active part in
the politics of his time and was a strong
Whig and friend of Henry Clay. Mrs.
Paxton inherited many of his decided
and ardent qualities of mind and heart.
She was a devoted motlfer and wife, a
loyal friend, and with a most gentle
heart for those in affliction. She had
read and thought deeply and widely
and possessed vdt and humor of a high
order. Her conversation was unusuid-
ly delightful to listen to, and she had a
wonderful magnetic quality which drew
to her and held her friends. Mrs. Pax-
ton had strong religious convictions
and was a firm believer in Jesus Christ
as her Saviour. Although she had
been very ill and confined to bed for
many months, that death would take
her so suddenly from those who ten-
derly loved her was unexpected and a
great shock to them. A brother and
sister and many warm friends reside in
Philadelphia, where she will be buried
with her children next Monday after-
noon.— HarrUburg (Pa,) Telegraph,
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NEW-ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL
REGISTER.
OCTOBEE, 1900.
EDWARD STRONG MOSELEY.
By William C. Todd, A.B.
Edwabd Strong Moseley died in Newburyport, April 25,
1900, where he was born, June 22, 1813. For more than half a
century he bad been one of the most prominent citizens of Iiis native
city.
He had .an honored ancestry, which deserves more than a pass^
ing mention. The liame Moseley, variously spelt, seems to have
been one of great antiquity in England, dating back to the Domcsy
day Bo<^, in 1080, and to have been borne by many of high rank
and difltingaished service. Several of the name migrated to America
at an. early date, and among them John, the first American ancestor
of Edward Strong Moseley. He came, probably, from Lancashire,
and settled in Dorchester as early as 1G30, where he died, Aug. 29,
1661, and was buried in the old cemetery near Upham's Comer.
But few details can be known of the lives of most of the early set-
tlers. They were making homes in the wilderness for themselves
and their families, were contending with the Indians, and the early
records are imperfect. The family line in direct descent is as fol-
lows : Edward Strong,' Ebenezer,' Ebenezcr,* Samuel,* Ebcnezcr,'
Thomas,* John.' It is to be noticed that, with the exception of
the latest, all the names added to the patronymic are single and
taken from the Bible, as was the custom of our ancestors.
Thomas,^ the oldest of John's three children, died, Oct. 22, 1706,
and was buried in the Dorchester cemetery. Ebenezer,^ the sixth
of nine children, was born in Dorchester, Sept. 4, 1673, and died
there, Sept. 19, 1740. lie was active in town affairs, and was
one of the first in the country to manufacture iron from the ore.
Samuel,* the second of four children, was born, August 15, 1708,
and was graduated from Harvard in 1729. He became a teacher,
then studied for the ministry, and was ordained. May 15, 1734,
pastor of the Second Church in Windham, Ct., in the part set off
in 1786 as the town of Hampton. He was seized with paralysis
while on a visit to Governor Phillips, in Boston, and died, July 26,
VOL. LIV. 25
378
Edwm'd Strong Moseley.
[Oct.
1791, after a ministry of over fifty-seven years- He had a high
reputution aa an able divine^ and an accomplished gentleman and
scholar. He had marked traits of character, and exercised ^reat
influence in the whole region aronnd him. The inscription on his
monument eayfl of him :
'* A tender companion, an affectionate parent, given to hospitality,
apt to teach, respected by his brethren in the ministry — his praise
was in the churches."
He was twice maixied to members of prombient families, and was
the father of twelve children.
Ebenezer,* the pccond son of Samuel,* was bom, Feb, 19, 1741,
and was graduated from Yale in 1763. To indicate hia high family
standing, according to the custom before the Revolution, his name
is placed third in the catalogue. He studied for the ministry » and
was licensed to preach June 19, 1705. In 1767, he became a
missionary among the Indiana, by an appointment from a London
Society, and gained great influence over them. Ho married, Sept,
14, 1773, Martha Strong, a lady of great culture and high social
position, and a sister of Caleb Strong, one of the first senators from
Massaehuseitii, and for eleven years governor of the state. He took
an early part in the etnigglc for Independence, and did much to
arouse the patriotic spirit of Windham County, in connection with
Gen. Israel Putnam and Governor Trumbull ^ residents of the same
county. Though a clergyman, he entered the army, was made
captain of a company, and was at the battle of Bunker HilL He
was subsequently commissioned as colonel of the 5th Regiment, was
active in military service, was repeatedly elected to the legislature^
and through life was an influential citizen in many positions. He
died, March 20, 1825, and was buried in the family lot in Hampton,
Conn. His wife, IMartlia Strong, died, Aug. 12, 1827, leaving a
memory very dear to her descendants.
Ebenezer," the third of four children, was born, Nov. 21, 1781,
and was graduated from Yale in 1802. He had a high rank in
college, as was indicated by his membership iu the Phi Beta Kappa
Society, Adopting the law aa a profession, he settled in New-
buryport in 1805, and soon gaine<l a large and lucrative practice.
His reputation become so high that many students came to his
office, among whom were Caleb Gushing, Governor Danlap and
John Pierpont. He was repeatedly electe<] to both branches of the
Massachusetts legislature, and was a presidential elector in 1832,
voting for Henry Clay. In 1813-14 he was colonel of the sixth
Regiment, He was president of the Essex County Agricnltnral
Society. He occupied many positions of trust, was interested in the
different benevolent societies, and in all that tended to the improve-
ment of tlie town, especially in the cause of education* He waa
one of the incorporators of the Institution for Savings* in 1820,
which has been so successful, and of the Mutual Insurance Com*
1900.] Edward Strong Mostley. 379
panj. He was an attractive speaker, and presided with grace over
a public assembly. He welcomed Lafayette to Newburyport in
1824y and presided at the two hundredth anniversary of the settle-
ment of Newbuiy. He was independent in his convictions and
actions, and as an honest lawyer cQscouraged litigation. He died
Aug. 28, 1854.
He married, June 17, 1810, Mary Ann Oxnard of Portland,
from a family distinguished for its ancestry and high connections.
She was a descendant of Fox, the author of Fox's Book of Martyrs.
She was bom, Jan. 31, 1787, and died, March 9, 1840. She was
a lady of great culture, and her memory was much revered. Her
father, Edward Oxnard, Harvard 1767,* sympathized with the
Mother Country during the Revolution, was proscribed by the
Massachusetts legislature, and his property confiscated. He went
to London, where he was received with much distinction from the
respectability of his family and his loyalty to his convictions.
While there he kept a careful diary. He returned to the United
States in 1785, at the close of the war, and died in Portland in
1802.
At his graduation he gave a grand ball, in connection with his
classmate Bernard, a son of the royal governor, the copper-plate
for the invitations to which is still preserved in the famiy. His in-
timacy with distinguished royalists and his devotion to his Church
made him unwilling to break the allegiance of America to England,
as they did many others.
Edward Strong,^ the oldest of the six children of Ebenezer,*
was prepared for college at Dummer Academy and Andover, and
entered Yale in 1829. He remained there till the last term of the
junior year, when he resigned with high testimonials from Presi-
dent Day and the Faculty.
He soon after entered the counting-room of Mr. Benj. A. Gould i
a leading merchant of Boston in the East India trade, a ripe scholar,
a brother of the poet Hannah F. Gould, and father of the late dis-
tinguished astronomer Benj. A. Gould. A strong friendship was
formed between the two gentlemen, broken only by death.
Mr. Moseley made three voyages as supercargo between 1834
and 1837, two to India and one to China, each requiring about a
year, always keeping a diary. Wherever he went he was a close
observer, neglecting no opportunity to increase his knowledge of
every kind, which contributed largely to his subsequent success.
He often entertained his friends by a narration of his experiences
in the Orient, some of them attended with danger, and of special
interest now when business with Eastern countries has been so
much changed.
•An article on Edward Oxnard, incliuling his joiimal, is printed in the Reoistfb
for January, April, and July, 187'i, pp. 3 to 10, 115 to 124, ana 254 to 259. An impres-
sion of the card of invitation issued by Messrs. Thomas Barnard and Edward Oxnard
is there giTen.
380 Edward Strong Moseley. [Oct.
Feb. 5, 1839, Mr. Moseley married Charlotte Augusta Chap-
man, daughter of Rev. Dr. George T. Chapman, an Episcopal
clergyman, then settled at Newark, N. J., a lady of rare personal
beauty and lovely character, an event which he always regarded as
the most fortunate of his life. Dr. Chapman was a Dartmouth
graduate, and prepared a most valuable history of all the Dart-
mouth alumni down to 1861.
He continued business relations witli Mr. Gould in shipping and
East India merchandise until the decease of the latter, but always
retained his residence in Newburyport. He became one of the most
extensive ship owners of the city, until the decline of wooden ships,
and was part owner of a large portion of the ninety-nine vessels
built by John Currier, Jr. , at his ship yard on the Merrimac river,
the most distinguished ship builder ever in Newburyport, whose
name was a suflBcient guarantee of honest work. He helped estab-
lish manufacturing by his money and influence, was a trustee of
many estates, a director in many corporations, and personally known
to a large circle of business men.
He never sought public office, and well fitted as he was to per-
form the duties of any position his fellow citizens might have called
him to occupy, he could not have used the means too often required
to secure office. He was persuaded, however, to accept an election
to the School Board, where he served several years as Chairman,
with the warm approval of the community, until he declined a re-
election.
He was connected with many benevolent societies, to which he
was a contributor. He was one of the vice-presidents of the Mass.
Bible Society, and of the Merrimac Bible Society ; president of the
Merrimac Humane Society ; trustee of Oak Hill Cemetery ; vice-
president of the Bunker Hill Monument Association ; president of
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ; trustee for
years of Dummcr Academy, and rendering it material financial aid.
He was a member of the Massachusetts Branch of the Society of the
Cincinnati, and for years one of the Standing Committee. Governor
Andrew, whose personal friend he was, unsolicited appointed him
a Justice of the Peace and Quorum, and, in 1870, the honorary
degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon him by Yale, and his
name appears among the graduates of 1833.
He early became prominent in the financial institutions of the city.
He was chosen a director in the Mechanics Bank in 1847, now
[Mechanics National Bank, and was its president from 1861 till his
decease. He was made a Trustee of the Institution for Savings in
1853, and was its president from 18G1 till his resignation in 1899.
During his connection with it the deposits increased from a little
over a million to nearly six million dollars. The prosperity of both
these institutions is sufficient evidence of his care and ability, and
wherever he was an officer his name gave confidence.
1900.] Edward Strong Moseley. 381
Great as are the obligations of Newburyport to Mr. Moseley in
many ways, none is more worthy of remembrance than his work for
the Public Library. It was established in 1854, only two years
after that of Boston, and he was deeply interested in it from its com-
mencement. At first a room was provided for it in the City Hall,
but it was soon found to be entirely inadequate, and Mr. Moseley
was the leader in the movement to secure better accommodations.
He gave generously himself, and solicited help from his large
acquaintance with the friends of Newburyport. He bought the
Prince House, one of the historic old houses of the city, where
Washington and Lafayette had been entertained, and secured funds
enough to pay for and improve it, with a surplus to keep it always
in repair. Not long after, George Peabody, the noted philanthropist,
who as a boy had lived in the city, called on Mr. Moseley and stated
that he had determined to make a gift in remembrance of his New-
buryport residence, and asked advice as to how he could most
benefit the city. Mr. Moseley suggested the Public Library, which
had the approval of Mr. Peabody, who at once sent a check for
$15,000, the income of which was for years almost the only depen-
dence for new books. Later, in 1882, came the need of an en-
largement, and again Mr. Moseley led the movement, giving him-
self and applying by personal appeals to those he thought able and
willing to assist. Among others he addressed Michael H. Simpson, a
wealthy and generous son of Newburyport, who made the noble
answer that he would honor a check for all that was dra\vn on him.
A clear-headed business man, Mr. Simpson would probably have
made such an answer to but few, but he loved his native city, as he
showed in many ways, and he knew Mr. Moseley and had faith in
his judgment and integrity. The amount of the check drawn was
nearly $20,000, and the addition was named Simpson Annex in
honor of this magnificent gift. Mr. Moseley was active to the last
in service for the Library, and made it a bequest of $5,000.
It is worthy of mention in connection with the Newburyport
Public Library, that while most other cities and towns have been
obliged to provide library buildings and books by public taxation, in
the case of Boston amounting to millions, every dollar for the build-
ing and contents has been a gift, the city paying only for the care,
and recent gifts have been ample for its permanent maintenance.
The Newbiu-yport Public Library was also one of the first in the
country to establish a reading room in 1870, for the Iciiding news-
papers of the day as well as the magazines, to supply a larger room
for which was one of Mr. Moseley's reasons for urging an addition
to the library building.
In the long list of the able and successful men of Newburyport
Mr. Moseley must certainly be placed among the first. He was
more a leader than a follower among men. He looked into an
enteq)rise before he engaged in it, weighed well the chances for and
382
Edward Strong Mo^eley,
[Oct.
againat its success, and was never drawn into any of those doubtfiil
ficliemee to siidilen wealtli, which have been bo prolific and attractive
in the past few years • He not only contributed to the different
charitable institutions, but his private charities were frequent and un-
heralded. Among other gifts to the city was the fountain that orna-
ments Frog Pond. He was always conservative ^ and rarely erred
in his judgment. He did not neglect the opinions of others, but
they must be confirmed by hia own examination. WTien he had once
made up his luind to a course he had a strong will power tliat was
not easily diverted from its decision. He operated with his own
means, and I have heai-il him say that he had never given a note, a
rare remark to make for one whoec business had been so extensive.
He was strong in the confidence of the commimity> for his integrity
was unquestioned and his word not doubted. He was kind in giving
advice to ladieg and persons of limited means in business matters,
and it was often sought. With a wish to oblige where he could do
so safely, he had too much regard for his duty to the institutions he
served to make unjustifiable loans, and the stockholders felt secure
in his hands. He was independent in hie opinions and actions, fur
he had too strong a sense of right to be bound by party or sect
against his convictions, Hia moral power was elevating to the
comraunity^ for in a fiimiliar intercourse of forty-five years I never
knew him to use a profane word» nor an impure word, and I have
heard him rebuke others for such a course. He hiul been for many
years a member of St, Paurs Episcopal Church.
He was literary in his tastes, and showed in a marked degree the
influence of hia college training. He was fond of books, and of
choice books, as indicated by his private library, and showed ex-
cellent judgment in the selection of books for the Public Library as
trustee of the Peabody Fund, prefemng works of permanent value
to the transitory fiction that so fills our libraries. He read much,
was well informed in current events and in the literature of the day,
and, among other periodicals, had taken LittelJ's Living Age from
its commencement.
He became a life member of the Historic Genealogical Society in
1870, was interested in its special work, and contiibuted valuable
articles to the Register,
When he had occasion to address the public as Chairman of the
School Committee and at other times, he acquitted himself with credit.
He prepai*ed for private distribution a genealogy of his branch of
the Moseley family, which he dedicated to his children in these most
appropriate words : "It is an incentive to children to transmit un-
impaired the legacy of an honorable descent, and as the record of
our auccintry is altogether worthy, the influence which the knowledge
of this may exert upon those who come after me renders the service
I here perfonn, though so imperfectly, a duty as well aa a pleasure."
He edited for the Genealogical Register the diary of his maternal
grandfather Edward Oxnard while in London from 1775 to 178|i
1900.] JEdtvard Strong Moseley. 383
a sermon deliyered at the funeral of his great-grandfather. Rev.
Samuel Moseley, and published a most interesting account of a visit
to St. Helena in 1834, when the great warrior still slept where the
English had laid him in 1821. He wrote often for the press, and
his contributions were thoughtftil and valuable. His correspondence,
so well expressed, and with such attractive penmanship, everything
indicating his care and attention to details, was a rebuke to most
professional and business men.
His large business interests gave him an extensive acquaintance in
financial circles, where he was much esteemed and his opinions were
valued. In his early life he was social and went much into society ;
he was long an active member of the leading literary club of the city,
and was always free and cheerful in his general intercourse. As a
host he was courteous and attentive, doing all in his power for the
entertainment of his guests. He was devoted to the happiness of
his family, and too fond of his home ever to have become a popular
club man. He was especially attached to his early friends and com-
panions, all of whom he survived except Bishop Clarke of Shode
Island, his boyhood school-mate.
He inherited an excellent constitution, and was rarely absent from
his business, where he was ever prompt and exact. He celebrated
his golden wedding Feb. 5, 1889, and time had dealt so kindly with
both that husband and wife seemed but little changed from the
attractive appearance they were said to have made at their union.
His great sorrow was in the loss of Mrs. Moseley, to whom he had
been so long and so devotedly attached, who died Nov. 13, 1893.
His most serious illness was in 1897, from which it was feared that
he could not recover, but, thanks to a good constitution and temper-
ate habits, he rallied, and was daily at the bank and taking his
afternoon drive, until about six weeks before his decease. His de-
bility then increased, from a general decay of his physical powers,
and he was confined to his house and room, free from pain, resigned,
calmly waiting the end, the end of a long busy life and of a marked
man, whose services and memory will not soon be forgotten in his
native city.
After the Episcopal service at his home, conducted by the rector
of St. Paul's Church, the Rev. Mr. Wright, he was laid in Oak Hill
Cemetery, by the side of his wife, whom he had long expressed a wish
to join, with the attendance of a large number of friends fi-om the
city and elsewhere, his children and grandchildren acting as bearers.
Several of his children died in infancy. The survivors are Edward
Augustus Moseley, the first and present secretary of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, by appointment of President Cleveland, of
Washington, D. C. ; Charles William Moseley, a stockbroker of
Boston; Frederick Strong Moseley, a note broker of Boston;
Mary Alice (Moseley) Abbot, of Westford, Mass. ; and Charlotte
Augusta Moseley, whose home has been with her father. His other
descendants are five grandchildren.
384 George Clark, ofMilford, Conn. [Oct.
GEORGE CLARK, SR. AND JR., OF MLFORD, CONN.,
AND THEIR DESCENDANTS.
Compiled by B. D. Smytu and communicated by Bernard C. Stbiner.
These two men were among the first settlers of Milford. Savage (Vol. 1,
p. 393) incorrectly calls them father and son. They had some relationship
to each other and were more probably uncle and nephew. The families
were among the most prominent in church and town. The names of the
several children were the same, and on account of the imperfect state of the
records there is some difficulty in distinguishing them.
1. George Clark, Senior, carpenter, refers to his brothers John, Ed-
mund and Daniel in Jiis will dated April 5, 1690. His inventory,
made Nov. 12, 1G90, showed property valued at £987 9s. In
the will he refers to his ownership of a small parcel of copyhold
estate at Much Munden, Hertfordshire, England. He was admitted
to the church at Milford, March 31, 1G44, and died August 1G90.
His wife Mary was admitted to the church there April 2, 1644,
and died Sept. 22, 1689.
Their children were :
i. Hannah,' m. Dea. John Piatt of Norwalk, June 6, 1660.
ii. Abigail, m. Rev. Abraham Pierson, of Branford, Newark, N. J.
ill. RuTU, m. Robert Plumb, town clerk of Branford.
iv. Sarah, bap. Feb. 14, 1644, ra. 1, Reynold Marvin of Saybrook, Nov.
27, 1663. ne d. 1676, aged 42. m. 2, Capt. Joseph Cill or Sill, Feb.
12, 1677-8, who d. Augr. 6, 1696, aged 60.
V. Rebecca, m. Mr. John Brown and had no children,
vi. Mauy, m. Samuel Clark, son of Dea. George Clark, Dec. 21, 1673.
vii. John, d. single after his father, whose executor he was.
2. Deacon George Clark, called "Junior," "farmer" and "hus-
bandman," was admitted to the church at Milford, Feb. 21, 1641.
He died June 18, 1690. His wife, Sarah , was admitted to
the MiHord Church, Nov. 22, 1640. She died July 19, 1089. He
was frequently a delegate to the General Court. Mrs. Sarah Whit-
man (widow of Elder Zachary) calls him nephew. His inventory
included " an old negro woman," and £201 in money. The total
amount of i)roperty was £1581 Os. lOd. There is no will on the
Probate Records at New Haven, but in a suit brought by his
grandson George Clark against Nathan Clark, March 30, 1737, it
is alleged that he left a will dated April 15, 1678, which was proved
before the Court of Assistants at Hartford, May 26, 1691, in which
he devised certahi lands to his wife Sarah, during life, with re-
mainder over to his son George Clark and the heirs of his body.
In the course of that trial, it ai)pears that this will was also entered
on the Town Records at Milford, but a search in both places has
not disclosed it.
The children of George and Sarah Clark were :
3. i. Thomas," b. , d. Oct. 23, 1719.
ii. Hannah, b. 1640.
lii. Ruth, b. 1641.
iv. Sarah, b. 1643 ; m. Jonathan Law, Esq., father of Gov. Law, June 1,
1664.
i.
6.
U.
7.
ili.
8.
iv.
9.
V.
LO.
vi.
vU.
1900.] George Clarlc, ofMilfordy Conn. 385
y. Rebecx^a, b. 1645.
4. vi. Samuel, b. 1646.
vli. Esther, b. 1647; d. Oct. 19. 1661.
5. vili. George, b. March 6, 1648-9.
ix. Mary, b. Feb. 3, 1650-1.
X. JonN, bap. Aug. 29, 1652.
xi. Abigail, b. Jan. 9, 1653-4.
xii. EuzABETH, b. Dec. 27, 1655.
S. Thomas Clark^ {George^ Jr.) m. 1, Hannah, daughter of WUIiam
Gilbert of New Haven, May 20, 1663. She died Nov. 4, 1703,
and was the mother of all his children, m. 2, Mrs. Grace Pruden, who
died Jan. 1724. He lived at Milford and with his brother George,
Col. Robert Treat, Ens. Joseph Treat and others, received an
Indian deed of the Town of Wiantinoque (New Milford) from
Papetoo, Wempetoo, and twelve other Indians, for £60 current
money and £20 in goods at money prices, on Feb. 8, 1702-3. The
deed is recorded at Milford.
Thomas Clark's children were :
Sarah,' b. March 4, 1664; m. Benjamin Fenn, Jr.
Samuel, b. Aug. 4, 1666; d. May 28, 1725.
Thomas, b. Jan. 22, 1668 ; m. March, 1728.
John, b. Dec. 31, 1671; d. 1704.
George, b. Aug. 31, 1673 ; d. April, 1726.
Joseph, b. March 4, 1676-7; d. Dec. 1752.
Hannah, b. March 20, 1679-80 ; m. Samuel Pruden or Prudden, Dec.
20, 1705.
4. Samuel' Clark (George^ Jr.) lived in Milford and m. 1, Mary
Clark, daughter George Clark, Sr., Dec. 21, 1673; 2, Sarah .
His children were :
i. Sarah,' m. Joseph Rogers.
ii. Samuel, meutioncd in George Clark Sr.'s will.
iii. Mary, m. John Trudden, Jan. 9, 1706.
iv. John.
5. Ensign George^ Clark ( George^ Jr.) of Milford, married Deborah,
daughter of Hon. Nathan Gold.
Their children were :
i. Elizadetii,' m. Ebenezer Curtiss.
12. ii. George, b. April 3, 1G82; d. Aug. 1762.
ill. ^VniGAiL, m. Gov. Joseph Tolcott, 161)8, and d. March 24, 1724. He
d. Oct. 11. 1741.
13. iv. Nathan, d. Sept. 1729.
V. Sarah, m. Joseph Beard, Jan. 27, 1706.
vi. Deiioilui, m. Joseph Judson.
vii. Jane, m. Clark.
viii. Jeuusha, m. Thomas Baldwin, Jan. 17, 1711-12.
ix. Martha, m. James Booth.
X. Silence, m. Samuel Buckingham, May 20, 1714.
6. Capt. Samuel' Clark {Thomas^ George^ Jr.) of Milford, a mer-
chant, married Mehitable , who died Dec. IG, 1721.
Their children were (the oi*der is uncertain) :
1. Hannah,* m. Rev. Thomas Toucey.
ii. Samuel.
iii. Mkhitabel, m. Bryan.
iv. Oltver, b. July 6, 1704; d. June 21, 1724.
386 Oeorge Cflark, o/MU/ard, Conn. [Oct.
V. Axx, b. Jane 30, 1709 ; m. Jadson.
tI. Sarah, b. ; d. May, 1724.
vii. Thomas, m. Sasannah Woodraff, Dec. 15, 1725, and had sob Isaac, b.
Feb. 21, 1726-7.
Tlil. John, b. Jane 6, 1711.
iz. Gamaurl, bap. Dec. 7, 1712; admitted to chnrch Jan. 4, 1785-6; m.
Elizabeth, dan. of Benjamin and Snsanna Caiy of Bristol, R. 1.,
Dec. 25, 1740. He had three sons and one dan. In 1753 he re-
moved to Bristol. He graduated at Yale College in 1734 and was
dead before 1763.
7. TiiOHAS* Clark, Jr. (7%oma«,' Gleorge^ Jr.) of Milfoid, married
Martha , Nov. 22, 1703.
Their cliildren were :
i. Rebrcca,* b. Oct. 4, 1704.
il. Martha, b. Jan. 15, 1705>6.
ill. Ann, b. Oct. 9, 1707 ; d. May 29, 1708.
iv. Thomas, b. March 22, 1708-9; m. Deborah, dan. of Samuel Bncidng-
ham.
V. Kkziah, b. ; m. John Backlngham, March 25, 1781.
vl. Jonathan, b. March, 1717; d. April 9, 1717.
vil. Jaiied, b. Jan. 29, 1718-19.
8. John" Clark, Jr. (Thomas,* George^ Jr.) of Milford, married Lydb
. After his death she married Thomas Oyiatt| June 7,
1705. John Clark had one diild:
i. Deborah, b. Jan. 14, 1703-4.
9. George* Clark (I^omcu,^ George^ Jr.) married Sarah, widow of
John Buckingham, July 3, 1705-6.
Their children were :
i. Sarah,* b. Oct. 21, 1706; m. Samuel Gnnn.
ii, Elizahkth, b. Feb. 2, 1707; d. single, Feb. 1729.
ill. Gkohgk, b. July 2, 1710; d. July 18, 1710.
iv. Gkokgk, b. Sept. 28, 1711 ; d. single, May 1748.
V. AiiiOAiL, b. Jan. 4, 1712-13; d. young,
vi. Thomas, b. Aug. 29, 1716.
10. Deacon Joseph* Clark (TAomas,* George^ Jr.) married Mtfy
Their children were :
1. Mary,* b. March 24, 1703-4; m. Joseph Sanford.
9. ii. IIannau, b. Jan. 4, 1705-6; m. Jan. 9, 1728-9, Jonathan Fowto, wliO
• d. aged 70, Mav 5, 1773.
ill. Joseph, b. Oct. i), 1708.
iv. Dan'tkl, b. Dec. 9, 1715, probably is the one who m* AbtflU, dan. d
Samuel and Silence (Clark) Buckingham, who irfts h, 3l0¥. 3**
1720.
11. John* Clark (Samuel,* George^ Jn) h probftblj tlie limhaBd rfl
Robewa Prince. She married Jolin Clark, Feb. ^ IIU, ml ^^
children wore :
i. Rkbceca.* b. Nov. 19, 1724.
il. John, b. Jan. 15, 172G.
ill. Lydia, b. June 15. 1729.
iv. J AMY, b. and d. June 19. 1731,
V. 1I.VNNAH. b. March 7, 1734.
12. LiF.iT. George* Clark (AoTML*
Mary .
Their children were :
1900.] Descendants o/JVahum Parker. 387
1. Mart,* b. Nov. 1, 1701 ; d. Feb. 23, 1778; m. Dea. Joseph Smith of
Brookfleld, Conn., Jnly 7, 1720. (See Register for July 1891.)
Her son, Capt. Richard Smith, m. Hannah Dunning. (See Regis-
ter for 189 ) His son, Richard Smith, Jr., m. Lovine He-
bert. (See Register for 189 R. D. Smyth was their son.
ii. Deborah, b. Jan. 1703-4; m. Deacon Peck.
ili. Abigail, b. Oct. 17, 1706; m. Timothy Smith, Oct. 29, 1729.
iv. George, bap. Oct. 12, 1707, graduated at Yale College, 1726, and d.
Sept. 28, 1754, ** leaving a large landed estate, incumbered heavily
with debt." He took an active part in the organization of the
Second Church in Milford, in 1741. He m. his second cousin Abi-
gail, dau. of Gov. Jonathan Law, and appears to have left no
children.
V. David.
Ti. Hezekiah.
vii. Sarah, m. Camp.
viU. Job.
13. Nathan* Clark (Gfeor^e,* George^ Jr,) married June 29, 1710,
Elizabeth Fowler.
Their children were :
1. Jonathan.*
ii. Nathan, b. Dec. 25, 1714.
lii. Elizabeth, b. March 21, 1719.
iv. Martha, b. May 81, 1722.
DESCENDANTS OF NAHUM PAEKER, OF KITTERY,
MAINE.
Communicated by William R. Cuttsb and Arthits G. Lorino, of Wobnrn, Mass.
The following is the substance of a family record as found recorded on
the blank leaves of a folio volume by Thomas Goodwin, D.D., sometime
President of Magdalen College in Oxford, which was printed at London,
in 1683. The volume is the second of the work and contains four books,
or parts, all paged separately, and on such subjects as the Revelation, the
knowledge of God the Father, the creation, and the doctrine of election.
The book had various owners before it came into the possession of the
Parker family, and these entries are found in different parts of it : — " R.
Parker." ** Valentine Smith." " Fran : Foxcroft." " Fran : Foxcroft in
Boston." " Thomas Phipps His Book." " Matthew Livermore's, Bot. at
Vendue, Aug** 2 . . 1738, out of Cap* Tho* Phipps*s Library." " Matthew
Livermore's, bot. at Publick Vendue, at Cap* Slayton's, in Portsm**, August
y* 2*^ 1738." There is also this entry: "Read this Treatise, 23. Nov:
1695," presumably in the handwriting of "Fran: Foxcroft."
The Parker family appear to have lived in the vicinity of Portsmouth,
N. H., and though few places of residence are given, the record is clear and
will be easily comprehended.
Nahum Parker married Abigail Moore. The will of John More, of
Kittery, York co., Maine, dated Feb. 24, 1736, probated April 2, 1736,
mentions wife Sarah More, sons Robert More and Jonadab More, and chil-
dren Jolin More, Edward More, Robert More, Ebenezer More, Elizabeth
More, Abigail Parker and Mary More. — Maine WilU, 376-377.
1. Nahum^ Parker, a native of England, who was born in the early
part of the eighteenth century, married Abigail Moore, of Klittery,
Maine. Their children were :
388
Descendants ofNahum Parker.
[Oct.
Mary,* " eldest cliilcl/' m. Munson, of Klttery,
KOBERT, b. Aug. 15. 1795v
WiLLL\M ; had no cbiklren.
John ; had no child re a.
Samuel; bad §on: 1. Namuel,^ ra. Rath Brewsten
John M.* (2) Samuel Haudy.*
Children: (I)
2, RoBKRr* Parker (iVaAum^), born Aug. 15, 1735; married first,
Sarah Sbcrhurne, She was born Jan. 3, 1742, and died Aug. 2,
1804. His second wife wa^ a Miss Che«ley, who died in 1>^11-*
Ho married third, Ann Pendergast, who was born June 7, 1791, and
died Oct. 10, 1HG7. This wife was a Dative of Lt:*e, N. H. Robert*
Parker died hi Lee, N. H., Dec, 14, 1B19. He and wife Sarah had:
1. EoBERT,* b. Jan. U, ITGl ; lost at sea, 1780.
il. Sarao, b- Dec. 9, 1703; id. Samuel: Briard, Jr. She d. June 9, 182$,
iii. WtLLLOi, b. June 2, 1705; d. Nov. 4, 18U2.
iv. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 28, 1767; m. John Flagg. TIad: Sarah* Flag^^
who m. James Onie, and John P. Fidgq. SaraU was b, June 2<5,
1701, and d. in FhUadelphIa, Fob. 22, 18'74.
V. Jonx, b. Jyly 2G, 17G9; d. in iufancv*
yL Ha^jxah, b. May 29, 1771 j nu JobuF. Parrott. Had i 1. Sarah P.*
FarrotL 2. Martha, 3. Ellen, 4. Ilonnah. &, ItoheH Parker, b.
Oct. 5, 180-1; d. Dec. 24. 1677, at Cold Sprinsf, N. Y. Grad. at IT. S.
Military AcJidemyt West Point, 181'4, was ai*si|i;iied to the artillery,
becaiue an Instructor at West Point, and In 1836 was made a captain
of ordnance. In which year he rcsly;ned his commlssioo and became
suiinriutendent of the West Point Iron ami cannon foundry at Cold
Sprlnf^, Putnam co.» N. Y. Here be devised the system of rifled
cannon and projectiles that Is known by his name. Parrotfs guns
arti of cast-iron aud acquired pjreat fame dnrinfc the U. S, Civil war.
C. Jtthn P, 7. WUliam, 8. Edward. t>. Peter Fkrce,
viu AnioAiL, h. Msiy 29, 1771 ; d. in infaney. Twin with Uaxj^ah,
viiL AniOAtL, b. Oct. 17, 1773; m. William Rice. Had: 1. Robert P.*
Jiicii. 2. WiUknn A. 3. Elizfthethi m, ^ Parsons. 4. Snrah^
m. IchabodGood>Yin.t 5. Stmm.m, Boardman- 6. Adalinet
m, Dvvi^ht.
Ix. John, b. Feb. Ifi, 1775 ; had child, Sarah S.,* who ra. ITolllnS'
head. John* Parker d. in Chadestown, Mass., Dec. — ^ 1801*.
X. SusAKXA, b. March 2, 1777; d. in Infancy.
xl. SusANXA, b, Jan. 11, 1780; m. Enoch Parrott- Had: 1. Marj/* Far-
roU, 2. StLian. 3. Enoch th'Mnlfnf, b. Nov. 27, 1815; d. May 6»
1879, at Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York city. He entered the U. S.
navy as a midshipTOan in 1831, became a lieu ten ant In 1841, was
commissioned commander In 18(!1, captain in 18G6, commtxlore In
1870, rear-admiral In 1873, and was retired In 1874 after long and
distinguished service. 4. Gruenlenf. 5, James BracJceU*
xll. S.iMDKL,'b. Feb. 2J, 1782; d. in Infancy.
By wife Ann, Robert'' Parker had :
8. xill. RoBKUT Whipplb, b. Jan. 17, 1815 ; d. Jane 30, 1S91. It wUl be ob-
aerved that this child was f)orn thirty-three years after the pre-
ceding one.
•So stated in Letters of Ada R. Parker (Boston, 18G3). p, 2. This work states that
the third wile of Robert* Parker Diarried Mr. Langmaid, after Mr. Farker*a death, Aad
removed lo Nottinghnra, N. H,
tluhnboit Goodmn wns son of Samuel and Anna Thompson (Gerri«h) Goodwin.
He was born Oct, 8, 1794, in Jlerwick, Muioe, and niarriod Sarah Parker Rice, at Port**
month, by the Rev. Israel Putnam, on Sent. 3, 1827. She wa« horn May 15, I8l»5, in
Portsmouth, and was a daughter of Capt. William and Abigail (Parker) llice, lehabod
Goodwin wjuj the famous war governor of New Hampshire, and died in Portsmouth,
whero ho resided, July 4, 1882. Ilia daughter, Susan liotirdmaa Goodwio, born M^nh
3> 1844t ni.arried Admiral George Dewey.— Compare Goi/dwtM of Kittery, Maiwt ^J
J« S. Goodwii}, p. 40.
1900.] Descendants ofNahum Parker. 389
xiv. John Flagg, b. Nov. 17, 1816 ; d. Sept. 13, 1867 ; m. Cyrene T. Weeks,
of Sanbornton, N. H.* Had : 1. Walter Smith,^ b. March 26, 1847 ;
d. Jane 7, 1847. 2. Mary, b. Dec. 28, 1849 ; d. Aug. 16, 1862. 8.
Frederic Leon, b. Dec. 4, 1855. Resides in Merrimac, Mass.
XV. Adalixb, b. Nov. 12, 1819 ; d. Nov. 14, 1860.
3. Robert Whipple* Parker (Roberty^ Nahum^)^ bom Jan. 17, 1815 ;
married Huldah T. Hurd, daughter of Vilruveus and Patience
(W^oodward) Hurd, of Waterborough, Me., who was born May 24,
1824, and died in Woburn, Mass., May 10, 1866. Robert Whipple*
Parker died in Woburn, June 30, 1891. He was buried in Lee,
N. H., the town of his birth. His children were :
i. Ellen,* b. Feb. 10, 1847; d. Aug. 28, 1847, at Roxbury, Mass.
4. ii. Edward Ernest, b. Nov. 4, 1848.
iii. William Briard, b. March 5, 1861, in Roxbury; d. Jan. 4, 1854, In
Woburn, Mass.
iv. Carrie, b. May 20, 1855 ; d. Sept. 14, 1858, in Woburn.
6. V. Hattib, b. Sept. 19, 1857.
4. Edward Ernest* Parker {Rohert Whipple^ Robert^ Nahuvn})^ bom
in Roxbury, Mass., Nov. 4, 1848 ; marrie<l at Dartmouth, England,
Dec. 13, 1880, Elizabeth Ann Dennis, born May 22, 1856, at Brix-
ham, England. Their children :
i. Philip,* b. in Woburn, Mass., Feb. 16, 1885.
ii. Hester, b. in Woburn, July 18, 1887.
ill. Robert, b. in Woburn, Feb. 12, 1889.
iv. Sherman, b. in Woburn, Nov. 26, 1890.
V. Margaret (twin), b. in Woburn, Nov. 1, 1893.
vi. Frances (twin), b. in Woburn, Nov. 1, 1893.
vll. Edward, b. in Woburn, Aug. 6, 1896.
5. Hattie* Parker {Robert Whipple^^ Robert,^ Nahum}), born in Wo-
burn, Mass., Sept. 19, 1857 ; married Nov. 9, 1887, William Edward
Sherman, lx)rn Jan. 7, 1858, at Racine, Wisconsin. Their children :
i. Hobkrt Parker* (Sherman), b. in Woburn, Mass., Aug. 3, 1889.
ii. Edward IIemmenway, b. Sept. 7, 1893, at Singapore, Asia.
A letter from Sarah P. Parrott [2, vi., 1] to her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth
Flagg [2, iv.], then residing at Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania,
dated at Portsmouth, Dec. 16, 1819, says: "Mine is the painful task of
announcing to you the death of my beloved Grandfather, lie died the
night before last, at 1 1 o'clock, of the lung fever, after a short but very
severe illness.'* She then describes the progress of his disease, and names
Uncle Rice and Uncle Enoch and Aunt Briard, and continues with the
statement that " Three infant children are thus deprived of a father's
protecting care, the youngest a daughter but one month old. . . Those
three little cliildren are the most interesting and beautiful I ever saw."
She states that his life had been prolonged to a very great age, and that on
the Saturday previous his remains were consigned to the grave, and that on
the following Sunday his relatives returned to their respective homes.
Other relatives and friends are mentioned in the letter, such as Aunt
Mendum, Mrs. Leighton, Ca[)tain Flagg, Mrs. Watts, Mrs. Long, Mrs.
Bailey, and others. We regret that space forbids the publication of the
whole.
A volume of Letters of Ada R. Parker [2, xv.] published in Boston in
18G3, contains a memoir giving some account of her father's family, not
differing essentially from the one already given here.
• See Kunnels* Hist, of Sanbomtont N. II,t vol. ii., p. 838.
390 Letter from Rev. Alexander Garden. [Oct.
LETTER FROM REV. ALEXANDER GARDEN.
Communicated by Geo. A. Gordon, A.M.
The original of the following letter is preserved in the files of the
New-England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston. The manu-
script is of a plain, clear writing, in ink still black, and on linen
paper of a good quality — ^the page measuring six and a half by eight
inches:
Sir— Your Letter of the 2l8t X*»«, 1742 is now before me, w«^ to-
gether with the MS. Book, and the Sermon, you therewith sent me, came
safe to hand some Weeks ago. Be pleased, good Sir, to accept of my
hearty thanks for these Favours, till it shall fall in my way to make some
more adequate Return.
The MS. I set a special Value on, as the Work, I firmly believe (from
the Handwriting, the Persons approving, the Author's Name (all of the
Name I ever heard of in Scotland being descended from the one very
ancient Family, of the Stile or Title of Blackford ; w** Title and Estate
were unhappily fooled away by my Grandfather) and some traditional Items
I can recollect of the Family, after a long absence of 36 years) of my
grand Uncle, a 4th son of the Family, and a Schoolmaster on Elgin.
But however, whether it be so or not, I accept it as a very kind and gene-
rous Present from you ; shall make proper Enquiry about it in the Family ;
and meantime very heartily thank you for it.
I am also under still farther obligation to you, for the favourable Senti-
ments you are pleased to express of the late Attempts I have been drove
into, (under that of old age and other Infirmities) in Defence of what I
firmly believe to be the Cause of Truth, against the Franticks gone forth
'moDgst us. I could now indeed wish, that my Pen ag* W d had run
in somewhat smoother a Stile. But had you been on the Spot, to have
seen the Frenzie he excited *mong the People ; — the Bitterness and Vira-
lency wherewith he raved against the Clergy of the Chh. of England in
general ; — and how artfully he laboured to sett the Mobb upon me in pai>
ticular ; — I dare say, you would have thought the Provca^n enough to ruffle
any Temper, and a sutficient Apology for the keenest expressions I have
used against him. And as to my putting the Eccle^. Laws in Execution
against him, my Conscience would give me no Peace had I neglected so
bounden a Duty. I have always executed them on offending Clergymen
in this Province, whose offences reached not near the Size and Notoriety
of his, and witli God's assistance shall continue to do so. While he con-
tinued a Presbyter of the Chh. of England, he was Subject to her Laws ;
now he is cast out, they have no farther hold.
As to the State of Religion in this Province, it is bad enough, God
knows. Rome and the Devil have contrived to crucify her 'twixt two
Thieves, Infidelity and Enthusiasm. The former, alas ! too much still pre-
vails ; but as to the Latter, thanks to God, it is greatly subsided, and even
on the Point of vanishing away. We had here Trances, Visions and Reve-
lations, both 'mong Blacks and Whites, in abundance. But ever since the
famous Hugh Brian, sousing himself into the River Jordan, in order to
smite and divide its Waters, had his eyes opened, and saw himself under
1900.] Letter from Rev. Alexander Oarden. 391
the Delusion of the Deril, those things have dwindled into Disgrace, and
are now no more.
Bad also is the present State of the poor Orphan House in Georgia ;
that Land of lies, and from w^ we have no truth, hut what they can nei-
ther disguise nor conceal. — The whole Colony is aocounted here one great
L— e from the Beginning to this Day ; and the Orphan House, you know,
18 a Part of the Whole — A scandalous Buhhle I Many of the poor orphans
(as the Cant runs) some under 15, some ahove 20 years of age (idle Fel-
lows and Hussies) are starved out, and the few remaining are in a starving
Condition, while yet their Founder has been reaping a double Harvest for
them in Scotland, He is daily expected to their relief ; but whether, or
when he will come, is uncertain. His Managers there keep all things as
dark as an Inquisition ; but Truth will out, and will be before the World,
in a little Time.
I am, Sir, your thankful and most obed^
humble Ser^.
A. Gabden.
S* Carl°», Charlestown, Mar. 20th, 1742-3.
Eev. Alexander Garden, the writer, was a Scotchman, as evi-
denced by his christened name, sprang from the Gardens of Troup
and Glenlyn. Anciently, the family of Garden, or Gardyne, as
often written, occupied lands at Banchary, in the valley of the Dee,
on the southern boundary of Aberdeenshire. A son of the lord
Garden of Banchary was an officer in the Scottish contingent, sent
by Charles I. to the assistance of Gustavus Adolphus, and was en-
gaged in the battle of Lutzen, where the Protestant hero perished.
On return, Major Garden purchased the Troup lands on the Banff
coast, and established the family there. The reverend gentleman,
who was of the third generation from the major, entered holy orders
and was for some years the parish priest at Birse, in Aberdeensliire,
on the south bank of the Dee. About 1720, he became rector of
St. Philips, Charlestown, in the province of South Carolina, and
soon was appointed by the Bishop of London, who had ecclesiastical
jurisdiction in the province, his commissary ; and, by this latter title,
Mr. Garden is known to history. He was a vigilant and strict
executive, who promptly arrested and punished improper clerical con-
duct. This course brought George Whitfield, then a clergyman, into
controversy with him. He was as severe in his own conduct as in
the discipline of others. The exact tenth of his income he gave to
charity and in other respeets governed his life by systematic rule.
He was prominent in educational reform and established a negro
school — reputed the earliest known among the English. A report,
dated 1750, details his success in tliis instruction and itemizes liis
distribution of prayer-books, bibles and devotional work, among
the negro population. He died in 1756, after a rectorate of thirty-
four years.
A son of Commissary Garden became a successful and distin-
guished physician at Charleston — Alexander Garden. Beside his
392 Church Records at Stoneham, Mass. [OcL
profession, he became eminent as a naturalist and botanist ; was a
correspondent of Linn6 and a Vice-President of the Royal Society
of London. He died in London in 1792.
His son, Alexander^ Garden, held a commission in the American
army, during the revolutionary war, served as an aide-de-camp
to General Greene, and in Lee's Legion. In 1822, he published
Anecdotes of the Revolutionary War in America^ with Sketches
of Character of Persons the most Distinguished in the Southern
States for Civil and Military Services, which was so well re-
ceived that a second series, in continuation, followed in 1824. He
died in 1825, a very old man.
CHURCH RECORDS AT STONEHAM, MASS.
(Copied from the Church Records by Rev. C. E. Bbals, Stoneham.)
I, — Baptisms, hy Rev, James Osgood, Pastor of the Congregational Church
of Christ in Stoneham, Mass,, 1729-1745/6.
Sep^ Hannah y* Daughter of John & Hannah Sherlock,
as:
1729 Mehitabel y® Daughter of Samuel & Joanna Sprange.
Phebe y* Daughter of Stephen & Eliz* Parker.
Octo^ 12 Samuel the Son of Samuel and Eliz* Holden.
March 15* J§^ Joseph the Son of Joseph & Sarah Bryaut.
Elizabeth y® Daughter of John & Eliz* Gearey.
phebe the Daughter of Thomas & Phebe Geary jun"^
Jonathan the Son of James & Abigail Taylor.
John the Son of Edward & Rebeckah Bucknam.
Marey the Daughf of Sam'® & Call.
Tim" : & Eliz*^ : the Son & Daughf of Tim" : & Hauah Bald-
win.
Marey the Danghf of Tim" & Marey Right.
Joseph the Son of Abraham & Marey Gould.
Eliz^ : the Daughter of Sam" & Eliz** Holden.
Thomas the Son of John & Sarah May.
Philemon y^ Son of Jacob & Elanor How.
Joseph y® Son of Dan" : & Susaiiah Gould.
Edward y** Son of Bcnj*^ : & p:iiz* : Geary.
Lydia y« Daught' of Benj* & p:iiz» Gould.
Jonathan y® Son of Samuel & Joaua Sprauge.
Abigail y® Daughter of Tim" & Mary Right.
Nathaniel the Son of John & Eliz** Garey.
Lydia the Daughter of Stephen & Elizabeth Parker.
Tiiom" : the Son of Thom» & Phebe Geary jun^
Dan" : y* Son of Joseph & Sarah Bryant.
Timothy the Son of Joseph & Naomi Holden.
May
10^
July
20^
Auij^ust
30"^
Octol/
18"^
Nov^"-
Qtb
Dem^'
Cth
jan-T^
3^
Feb.
28*^
1731
April
18^*^
June
20th
July
4th
18'»»
Octo^'
10^^
Decm^"*
iQth
1732
Feb:
13
Mar.
5th
Mar.
26
April
2nd
ss-i
June
4
1900.]
Church Records at Stoneham, Moua.
393
Aut^Jst
13
Feb'y
4U1
1733
April
29
May
«th
13
July
8
Octol/
14
Novb'
25
Decern^'
9
16
Feby
3^
1734
April
7U,
21
May
26^
June
23^
30
Sep'
8
Decern*^*
' 1
Janr^
12th
March
gth
1735
April
6
20
June
15
Sepb'
7
Decenib'^ 24
173G
April
11
18
May
23
June
27th
August
15
Sopl/
12
Decemb
' 5
Fi'bry
27
Marcli
13
27
173
7
April
24
June
12
VOL. LIV.
John the Son of John Vinton jun' & Marey his wife.
Marey ye Daughter of Abraham & Marey Gould.
Sarah & Phebe y® Daught" of John & Sarah Green.
Mary the Daughf of Jonathan and Sarah Griffin.
Rebeckah the Daught"^ of John & Sarah May.
James the Son of Jacob & Elleanor How.
Dan" the Son of Thomas & Mary Green.
Simon & Rebeckah ye Son & Daught' of Simon & Mary
Orno.
Phebe the Daughf of Thomas & Haiiah Guttler.
Anna y^ Daught' of Tim*' & Mary Right.
Sarah y® Daught*" of Malthiah & Sarah Vinton.
Jabez ye Son of Samuel & Joanna Sprague.
G rover & Ann y* Son & Daught"^ of Grover & Ann ScoUey.
Sufanah y® Daught*" of Thom* : & Phel)e Garey junr.
Elizabeth y* Daught' of John & Sarah Green.
Benoni the Son of John Vinton.
Anna ye Daught"^ of Sam" & Elizabeth Holden.
Mary the Daughf of Jeremiah & Armoril Belcher.
Lydia the Daughter of Grover & Ann Scolley.
Ebenezer the Son of Dan" & Susanah Gould.
"William & James the Sons of Will™ & Mary Lewis.
John y® Sou of George Campbel.
Nathan y® Son of Joseph & Naomi Holden.
James y® Son of John & Sarah May.
Thomas y® Son of William & Mary I^cwis.
Nathan y*' Son of Edward & Rebeckah Bucknam.
Lydia, Abigail, Rachel, Pliebee, ye Daught" of Jonathan
Green & Lydia.
Sarah y*^ Daught*" of Joseph & Sarah Bryant.
Anna y*' Daught"^ of Sam" & FAiz^: Holden.
y*^ Daught"" of Abraham & Mary Gould.
James the Son of Grover & Ann Scolly.
Daniel y*^ Son of Joseph & Sarah Knight.
Sarah the Daughf of Jeremiah & Armoral Belcher.
.Joseph ye Son of Jonathan an<l Sarah Grilfin.
James, .Joseph & Samuel y'^ Sons of .Tames & Hill.
Silas y^ Son of & Sarah Crouch.
Eleanor the Danght^ of Jacob & Eleanor How.
Joanna y* Daughf of John & Dexter.
IMary y^ Daught^ of George & Campbel.
Josiah y*^ Son of Josiah & Esther Green.
Lydia y*' Daught*^ of John *ic Lydia Clemons.
John ye Son of James &; Hill.
Abigail y^ Daught^ of James & Sarah Osgood.
Daniel ye Son of John & Sarah Couaway.
Lydia ye Daughf of Joseph & Green.
Jedidiah ve Son Thomas & Chamberlain.
26
394
Church Records at Stoneham, Mass.
[Oct.
May
29«»
26
July
24UI
Autnist
rjth
Sep^''
25
Decmb^
25
Jany
1
Feb-^
5th
26">
March
12
1738
April
23
July
30
Augst
13
27
October 15
29
Novb^
12"^
Decem^^ 17'»»
30
Jaur^
21
Feb^
4th
IMarch
18th
1739
April
3th
June
3'i
Sejib^
(jth
Octob^
28"»
Novb''
4th
11
Decmb''
IG
Jaii'-y
13
March
W
1740
May
4th
11
June
1
29th
Octobr
5th
12
Novl)''
k;^*^
Decl)r
7
1741
April
5th
19
May 24
Ann ye Daught' of James & Any Hay.
Sarah ye Daughf of Sam" & Joanna Sprague.
Daniel y® Son of Abraham & Mary Gould.
Mary ye Daughf^ of William & Mary Lewis.
Jacob & James y^ Sons of Thomas & Hannah Cutler.
Dorothy y® Daught' of Ephraim & Dorothy Brown.
Naomi y* Daughf of Joseph & Naomi Holden.
Rachel y® Daught' of John & Lydia demons.
Timothy y® Son of Timothy & Mary Right.
John ye Son of John & Elizabeth Taylor.
Keziah y® Daughf of Thomas & Pheebe Gary.
Marget the Dauglif of George & Campbel.
Sarah ye Daught^ of Joseph & Sarah Knight.
Stephen y® Son of Josiah & Esther Green.
Sarah ye Daughf of John & Sarah Coiiaway.
John & Dorcas y^ Son & Daughf" of Sam" & Eliz* Holden.
Hannah y** Daught"^ of Grover & Ann Scolly.
John y* Son of John & Rebeckah Comelly.
Samuel ye Son of Sam" & Mary Williams.
Mehitiible ye Daughf of James & Ann Hay.
John y® Son of Peter Hay jimr & ifsabel his wife.
Sarah ye Daughf of James & Hill.
Stephen y*^ Son of Stephen & Williams.
Ilanah y® Daughf of Joseph & Sarah Bryant.
Caleb ye Son of Ruben & Richardfon.
IMartha y® Daught'' of John & Green.
Ephraim the Son of P^phraim & Dorothy Brown.
Iluldah y^Daught^ of Tim« & Mary Right.
Martha & Lowis y® Daught" of Ebenez'^ & Martha Thomp-
son.
Abigail ye Daughf of Peter & Dorcas Hay.
Susanna ye Daughtr of Ebenez*" & Susanna Foskit.
John Fiske ye Son of James & Sarah Osgooil.
William ye Son of Abraham & Mary Gould.
Abigail y* Daughf of John & Dexter.
Hannah y** Daughf of John & Sarah jNIay.
Cat tern ye Daughf of Thomas Geary & Pheebe his wife.
Abiel ye Son of Abiel & Sarah Brown.
Sarah ye Daughf of William & Mary Lewis.
Judith ye Daught"" of John & Lydia Clemens.
Jane ye Daught^ of George & Campbel.
IMary ye Daughf of James & Harvel.
Joseph ye Son of Joseph & Sarah Knight.
Benjamin the Son of Jonathan & Griffin.
Mary the Daughtr of James & Ann Hay.
Sarah ye Daughter of Grover & Ann Scolly.
David ye Son of Samuel Sprague.
Rebeckah ye Daughtr of Samuel Holden.
Isaac ye Son of John & Sarah Couaway.
1900.]
Church JRecordt at Stoneham, Mass.
395
July
26«>
August
23
Septbr
13"^
Octob'
4th
25th
Nov»>'^
gth
Deom»>'
gib
Jan^
17th
March
7th
1742
April
4th
18
25^^
June
gth
August
15th
Sepbr
2yth
Octob'"
3
24
Decmb'
19«»
1743
Jany
Qth
Feb.
gth
March
2otb
August
14th
Sepbr
11th
Novbr
27
Decmb'^
2b
Jan'^y
pt
1744
Feby
5th
13
March
12th
25
April
ist
8
29
July
^th
Sepbr
10
23
Octobr
7
21
Novbr
25
Decern'^'"
QUI
1745
March
3'»
April
12th
May
19"^
Benjamin ye Son of Reuben Richarfon.
David ye Son of David & Esther Gould.
Abiijail ye Daughtr of Sam" & Abigail Iladley.
Caleb ye Son of Tim^ Wright
Mary y® Daughtr of Peter & Ifsable Hay.
Sarah ye Daughtr of Joseph & Sarah Bryant
William ye Son of Joseph Arnold.
Thomas y^ Son of Ebenezer & Susannah Foskit
Josiah ye Son of Ephraim & Dorothy Brown.
Mary ye Daught' of Joseph & Sarah Knight.
Martha the I^ughtr of John & Green.
Hannah ye Daughtr of James & Hannah Willet
Susanna ye Daught' of Peter & Dorcas Hay.
Anna ye Daughf* of James & Ann Hay.
Samuel ye Son of Sam" & Abigail Hadly.
Thomas ye Son of Thomas & Hannah Vinton.
Thomas ye Son of Henry & Mary leffts.
Daniel y® Son of Abraham & Mary Gould.
Thomas, Jofhua, Ruth ye Sons & Daught' of
Rebeckah Holden.
ye
wid^
Timothy ye Son of Joseph & Eliz* Mathies.
Mary ye Daughf of Benoni & Mary Vinton.
Eunice ye Daughtr of Ebenezr & Martha Thompson.
Rebeckah ye Daught"^ of John & Rebeckah Cornelly.
Mary ye Daughtr of Ruben & Richardson.
Benjamin ye Son of Henry & Mary leffs.
John ye Son of Aaron & Thankfull Burden, Negro.
John ye Son of John & Sarah Coiiery.
John ye Son of Tiui^ & Mary Wright.
Ebenezer ye Son of Edward Bucknam junr & Sarah his
wife.
Susanna ye Daughtr of Ebenezer & Susannah Foskit.
James ye Son of James & Hannah Willy.
Abraham ye Son of James & Lois Hill at his House.
Thomas ye Son of Jose])h & Dorothy Arnold.
Hannah ye Daughtr of Ephraim & Dorothy Brown pr Mr.
Spaldwin.
Martha ye Daughtr of Peter Hay junr & Issable his wife.
Daniel ye Son of Sam" Smith pr !Nlr. Morril.
David ye Son of Sam" & Abigail Iladley.
Hannah ye Daughtr of Titus & Hafiah his wife.
Daniel ye Son of ,Joseph tfc Sarah Knight.
Dorcas ye Daughtr of Peter ^ Dorcas Hay per Mr. Cook.
Hannah ye Daughtr of John & Sarah May.
Esther ye Daughtr of David & P^sther Gould.
Timothy ye Son of Thomas & Hannah Vinton.
Elizabeth ye Daughtr of Joseph & Eliza Mathies.
HuMah ye Daughter of Abiel & Brown per Mr. Chase.
Thomas & William ye Sous of Peter Hay ye 4th & Lydia
liis wife.
Jane
16
July
28*b
Augt
W
Sepbr
gth
396 Lewis Allen and his Descendants. [Oct.
lerusha ye Daughtr of Ruben Richardson.
Thomas ye Son of John & Rebeckah Coraelly.
(Illegible) ye Son of James & Harvel.
John ye Son of Joseph & Sarah Bryant.
[Then appear the following entries in a different hand-
writing, probably that of IVIrs. Sarah Osgood or Rev. John
Carnes, the successor of Rev. Mr. Osgood, C.E.B.]
1745/6
Febry 9"* Susanna, Daughter of John & Sarah Griflin was Batized.
23 Jonathan, Son of Jonathan & Sarah Green.
Daniel, Son of Timothy & Mary Wright
March 9"* Daniel, Son of tlie Widow Rebecca Green. Mr. Emerson.
Sepf 7"^ Peter, Son of Peter Ilay ye 3** & Dorcas. Mr. Hobby.
Mary, Daughter of James & Ann Hay. Mr. Hobby.
Nov. 23 Rebecca, Daughter of Ebenezer & Mary Knight. Mr. Hobby.
[To be continued.]
LEWIS ALLEN OF WATERTO^VN FARMS AND fflS
DESCENDANTS.
By Allen H. Bent, member of the New-England EUstoric Genealogical Societj.
1. Lewis* Allen of Watertown Farms (Weston), Mass., seems to have
been neglected by most of the early genealogical writers, except Bond, who
unfortunately confuses some of his descendants with those of Walter Allen.
The two families located in the same precinct at about the same time, but
do not appear to have been related. Some of the former's descendants
continued to live in the southern half of the town until 1780, while the
descendants of Walter lived on their ancestral farm in the northwest part
of the town for more than half a century longer. The first mention of
Lewis Allen is the record of birth of a child in 1 GG5. He died in Water-
town Farms, Jan. 24, 1708. There is a frail tradition that he was from
Wales. Though not distinctively a Welsh name, the name of Allen is found
there early (they had a Saint Alan in the sixth century), but Lewis and
Miles are of pure Welsh origin.
Lewis Allen married firsts Sarah Ives, boni in Watertown, Oct. 11,
1639, daughter of Miles and Martha Ives. He married second, Mrs. Mary
(Sherman) Freeman, widow of Henry Freeman of Watertown, who died
Nov. 12, 1672. See Middlesex Deeds, where, Dec. 6, 1677, a deed of Henry
Freeman in 1 665, is confirmed by his widow, " Mary Freeman alias Allin,
with y® consent of Lewis Allen my husband." Mrs. Allen died in Water-
town Farms, July 15, 1703.
Children by the first marriage, all born in Watertown Farms :
1. Child* (unnamed), b. and d. November, 1665.
ii. Lewis, b. and d. December, 1666.
ill. Sarah, b. Jan. 3, 1668; mentioned in her grandfather Ives*s will,
December, 1683.
2. iv. Abel, b. Sept. 15, 1669.
V. Mary, b. April 14, 1671.
Child by second marriage :
3. i. £b£NEZ£b,* b. about 1677.
4.
I.
ii.
iii.
5.
iv.
6.
V.
vi.
7.
vii.
viil
ix.
8.
X.
1900.] Lewis Allen and his Descendants. 397
2. Abel' Allen (Lewis^), was born Sept, 15, 1669, in Watertown Farms
(Weston), where he died early in 1756, «. 86. His will, made in
1750, was admitted to probate May 3, 1756. He lived on the farm
his father had occupied, but never owned. By will, dated Decem-
ber, 1 683, Miles Ives ^ves to his ^r^ndson, Abel Allen, the farm
his (Ives's) son-in-law Lewis Allen is then living on.
Al>el Allen marrieil first, Sarah , who died Sept. 18, 1736.
He married second, Sept- 18, 1738, Elizabeth Shepherd, who sur-
vived her husband. No children by the latter.
Children of Abel and Sarah, aU bom in Watertown Farms :
Robert,' b. Jan. 21, 1694.
Sarah, b. March 9, 1696; m. Jnly 30, 1724, Peter Fales of Walpole,
Mass.
Susanna, b. Jan. 10, 1698; m. May 13, 1720, Isaac Harrington of
Weston.
JoHS, b. Nov. 25, 1699.
George, b. Oct. 23, 1701.
Samuel, b. Dec. 5, 1703 ; not mentioned In his father's will.
David, b. July 8, 1705.
Mary, b. Nov. 3, 1707 ; not mentioned in her father's will.
Lydia, b. March 3, 1710; not mentioned In her father's will.
Abel, b. April 19, 1714.
3. Ebexezer' Allen* (Lewis^), cordwainer and farmer, was born in
Watertown Farms (Weston), about 1677, and died in the part of
Lancaster now Clinton, July 9, 1770, in his 94th year, the Lancas-
ter records say. In 1732, '33, *34 and *35 he repre^jented Weston in
the Legislature. Dec. 15, 1746, he bought from his son John, who
had purchased the property in February of the s:ime year, one hun-
dred an<l eighty acres in Lancaster, with building.'*, mill, on'hard,
etc. The farm and mill on the Nashua River were in the part of
the town incorporated in 1850 as the town of Clinton. Although
Lancaster had been settled a century before, this part of the town
was still essentially a wilderness with less than a dozen families,
says the historian of Clinton. In 1756 the farm, which had grown
to two hundred and twenty acres, was transferred to his son Ebenezer.
P^benezer senior married first, April 2, 1700, Elizabeth Kddy,
born Feb. 2, 1671), died March 12, 1712, daughter of Samuel Eddy
of Watertown Farms. He married second, Aug. 14, 1712, Sarah
Waight, born Jan. 13, 1688, died June 15, 1755, daughter of Thomas
and Sarah Waight of Watertown Farms.
Children of Ebenezer and Elizabeth, all born in Watertown
Farms :
i. ELiZABExn.' b. March 1, 1701 ; m. Sept. 30, 1725, Seth Smith of Nor-
ton, Mass.
ii. RuTU, b. Aug. 28, 1703; d. before 1756; m. Ebenezer Chenery of
Watertown.
iil. Abigail, b. Sept. 9, 1705; ra. Joslah(?) Newland, and moved to Nor-
ton.
9. iv. JosiAH, b. March 31, 1708.
V. PiiiNKAS, b. May 26, 1710; d. before 1756, when his father in his will
makes !)equests to Joslah Allen his (Ebenezer's) eldest son, and to
John Allen his second son.
• The children of this Ebenezer are erroneously accredited by Bond to Ebenezer
son of Daniel and grandson of Walter, but the latter Ebenezer was born three years
before, and moved to Stonington, Conn., where he was livinc when hist father's estate
was settled in 1705. lie married there in 1704 and had a child in 1706.
400 Lewis Allen and his Descendcmts. [Oct.
Aldis of Roxbury, who was perhaps the Mary Aldis bom in Rox-
bury, April 4, 1719, daughter of Nathan and Mary.
Children, all bom in Roxbury, but i. and ii. baptized in Dedham.
X. David,* b. Jane 8, 1739; probably d. young,
li. Abigail, b. Nov. 14, 1740.
iii. Mary, b. Sept. 28, 1742 (posthumous) ; mentioned with her sister in
their grandfather Allen's will, 1750.
9. JosiAH* Allen {Ebenezer,^ Lewis^)^ farmer, was bom in Watertown
Farms, March 31, 1708, and moved to Canterbury, Conn., where
he was living in 1749. (See Middlesex Deeds, vol. 70, p. 514),
but no mention of him has been found in the Canterbury records.
He is mentioned in his father's will, 17.56. He married, June 15,
1733, Elizabeth, born June 21, 1703, daughter of John and Rebecca
(Parks) Sanger of Weston.
Children, i. to iii., born in Weston :
i. Mary,* b. Feb. 26, 1735.
ii. TiiKBE, b. March 21, 1736.
iii. JosiAH, b. May 23, 1738.
10. John' Allen {Ebenezer,^ Lems^), carpenter, was bom in 1713 in
Weston, where he lived, in the southern half of the town, except
two or three years spent in Lancaster (Clinton), 1746 to 1748,
until about 1780, when he moved to Fitzwilliam, N. H., where he
died July 15, 1790, aged 77. lie was assessor in Weston, 1750,
1752, 1753, 1756, 1758 and 1760; tythingman 1754; constable
1755; selectman 1759; overseer of the poor 1773, 1774, 1775;
one of the committee of inspection appointed at the outbreak of the
Revolution, and in 1779 one of the two representatives sent by the
town to the convention that framed the Constitution of Massachusetts,
lie married first. May 13, 173G, Sarah Shepard, who died July 11,
175G. He married second, Nov. 4, 1756, Elizal)eth Truesdale of
Newton, Mass., who died in Fitzwilliam, N. II., April 5, 1790.
Children of John and Sarah, all born in Weston, except v. bom
in Lancaster:
i. Saraii,* b. Feb. 12, 1737; m. July 27, 1757, Abijah Wheeler (probably
of Lincoln).
ii. Lucy, b. June 27, 1739; m. July 26, 17G3, Abraham Smith of Lunen-
burg, Mass.
iii. Eunice, b. 1742; d. 1743.
iv. Eunice, b. May 26, 1744; m. Dec. 3, 1707, Abijah Steadraan of Weston.
V. Ruth, b. March Id, 1748; possibly the Ruth Avho d. unmarried in
Weston, in 1810.
vi. John, b. Jan. 10, 1750; a Revolutionary soldier; m. Aug. 1, 1782, Re-
becca, dau. of Edward and Sarah (Brooks) Garfield of Weston.
Children of John and Elizabeth, both bom in Weston :
i. Elijah,* b. Nov. 19, 1757.
ii. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 25, 1761.
11. Ebenezer' Allen (Ebenezer,^ Leiois^) was born in Weston, Mass.,
Oct. 31, 1722, moved with his father about 1746 to Lancaster (the
part now Clinton), where he died, Jan. 26, 1812, aged 89. The
house that he built, about 1764, remained until 1879. He repre-
sented Lancaster in the Legislature in 1775 and in the spring of
1776 was one of the local committee of correspondence, inspection
and safety. All of his six sons saw Revolutionary service. He
1900.] Lewis Allen and his Descendants. 399
V. Enoch, b. 1741; cordwainer; d. 1778; his widow Jane m. In 1783,
Joseph Turner of Walpole.
vl. EuzABETH, b. 1744 ; m. 1766, Simeon Page of Walpole.
6. George' Allen (Abely^ />triV), farmer, was born in Watertowii
Farms, Oct. 28, 1701, followed his older brothers to Walpole, and
iu 1728 or 1729 located permanently in what later became the
adjoining town of Sharon (then a part of Stoiighton), where he
died in the first half of 1792, aj. 90. William Savage, junior, was
appointed a<imini8trator of his estate June 20th of that year. He
married in 1729 (intention filed April 2G) Mary Talbot of Stough-
ton, born ^Llrch 24, 1708, daughter of George and Mary Talbot.
Mrs. Allen survived her husband.
Children, all bom in what is now Sharon :
i. Mary,* b. March 31, 1731.
li. TuRELL, b. Feb. 21, 1734; lived In Stoughton; m. Ist, Nov. 28, 17G2.
Margaret, daughter of Simon and Margaret (Ilixon) Stearns of
Stoiighton: she d. in 1797 without issue, and he m. 2d, Oct. 18,
1798, Sally Dersy of Stoughton.
ill. George, b. April 7, 173G; m. 1st, In 1759, Experience, dau. of Jona-
than Steams of Stoughton ; m. 2d, in 1777, Mercy Jordan of Stough-
ton. He enlisted May 31, 1764, for defence of the Eastern fron-
tier.
iv. Ebbnezer, b. about 1741. April, 2, 1759, Ebenezer Allen of Stough-
ton. IB. 18, son of George Allen, enlisted for service at LakcGeoi^e.
Keported as on a former expedition. Was in service in Nova
Scotia in 1760.
V. Abel, b. 1744; d. 1744.
vi. Seth, b. March 13, 1746.
vii. Elizabeth, b. June 12, 1766.
7. David* Allen (Abel,^ Lewis^) was bom July 8, 1705, in Watertown
Farms (Weston), which remained his home until his death, Feb. 12,
1760, " in his Majesty's service," at Louisburg. He married first, in
1730, Elizabeth Hancock of Wrontham, Mass. He married second,
Dec. 20, 1748, Mrs. Mehitable Batt, born Oct. 7, 1718; died June
18, 17o3, daughter of Capt. Daniel and Mehitable (Garfield) War-
ren and widow of William Batt of Waltham. He married third,
late in 1754 (published Oct. 2G) Mary Newbury of Boston.
Children of David* and Elizabeth, all born in Weston :
i. Lydia,* b. April 28, 1737.
il. Susanna, b. Feb. 8, 1741 ; m. Nov. 14, 1771, Abljah Gale of Westboro*.
iii. Keziah, b. Oct. 14, 1744.
Child of David and Mehitable :
i. Unity,* b. June 2, 1752 ; m. in Sudbury, July 23, 1772, Moses Wilson.
Children of David and Mary :
i. Bettke,* b. Oct. 11, 1755.
ii. Tamou, b. July 4, 1758.
8. Abel' Allen (Abel,^ Lewis^) was born in Weston, April 19, 1714,
moved to Roxlmry, and died early in 1742 (liis widow was ad-
ministratrix May 27). In the inventory of his estate is "a Wright
in a New townshipe near Northfield in the County of Hampshire,*'
valued at £31 10 0. He married in Boston, March 2G, 1739, Mary
• The David to whom these children are accredited by Bond was a descendant of
Walter Allen, and moved to Clavcrack, N. Y.
402 Woodbridge Record. [Oct.
1. George Edward, b. Oct. 2, 1832 ; Amherst College, 1855 ; m. Julia
Ellen Clapp. June 2, 1857. ChUd: (1) George Francis, b.
Sept. 4, 1858 ; d. Aug. 6, 1864.
2. Eenry Martin, b. April 15, 1838; d. March 6, 1839.
ill. Samuel, b. March 6. 1801; d. July 29, 1872; m. Sarah E. Field, Not.
1, 1836. Children :
1. Samuel Gustavus, b. March 31, 1838; d. July 20, 1856.
2. George Woodbridge, b. July 11, 1839; d. June 25, 1840.
3. Sarah Almira, m. Daniel Pearce Penhallow, May 4, 1876. Child :
(1) Dunlap Pearce, b. Aug. 9, 1880.
iv. SuMXER, b. Oct. 28, 1802 ; d. Sept. 25, 1877 ; m. Mary Clapp, March
14, 1833. Child :
1. Ahby Clapp,
V. JoHX WooDBRiDGB, b. July 17, 1806; d. March 9, 1880; m. (Ist)
Juliette Judd, May 3, 1837. Child :
1. Chnrle» Uoxce, b. Jan. 19, 1841 ; d. Nov. 30, 1841.
He m. (2d) Rhoda Barlter Phelps, Jan. 16, 1844. Children :
2. George Woodbridge. b. Aug. 19, 1845 ; d. April 1, 1847.
3. Edward Phelps, b. March 5, 1848.
In the Woodbridge Reconi, p. 25 (31), it is stated that "John resided
first in Newbury, Mass., but went into Maine about 1714, and after that
date seven of his children are recorded in the Town Office, York, Maine."
On page 44 (31), the record of this branch is given, but it is very incom-
plete, since an inspection of the Town and Church Records of York shows
ten children of tlohn, and many of their descendants. In the following re-
vised record, italicised data are from the records referred to, and do not appear
in the Woodbridge Record. Those marked with a § appear in both.
(31) John and Elizabeth Norton Woodbridge had :
1. Dorothy, b. Jan. 19, 1709.
ii. Mauy, b. May 20, 1711 ; m. Benj. Nichols of Biddeford, Sept. 5, 1734.
ili. Norton, b. Aug. 31, 1712; d. Aug. 29, 1769§; m. (1st) Anne Phillips?;
m. (1st or 2d) Anne Preble, Feb. 18, 1735.
iv. Elizabeth, b. May 20, 1715, in Newbury, Mass.
V. John, b. Sept. 20, 1718§; m. Hannah Beal.* Children:
1. PnuUina, bapt. July 4. 17 84.
2. John, hapt. May 1, 1791.
3. liufus, bapt. July 9, 1791.
vi. Mercy, b. June 21, 17*20§.
vii. Freelove, b. Nov. 29, r722§.
viii. Loris, b. April 28, 1725§.
ix. Eunice, b. Sept. 8, 1727§ ; m. Samuel White of Biddeford, Sept. 19,
1754.
X. Paul Dudley, b. March 28, 1730§; m. (^Ist) Lucy . Children:
1. John, bapt. Nov. 20, 1763.
2. f Betty.
XNorton,^ bapt. Oct. 11, 1767; m. Betsey Moulton, Feb. 17,
1789. Children: (1) Sarah, bapt. Dec. 14, 1790. (2)
Betsey, bapt. Sept. 30, 1791.
3. Hannah, bapt. April 28, 1771 ; m. Theo. Weave, June 17, 1795.
Paul D. m. (2d) HannahX .
4. Betty, bapt. May 9, 1773.
6. Paul Dudley, bapt. Nov. 19, 1775.
6. Benjamin, bapt. Sept. 21, 1777.
7. Doritty (sic) bapt. Aug. 7, 1779.
8. Thomas, bapt. Aug. 19, 1781.
* Intention of marriage was recorded July 26, 1783. There is no record of marriage,
but this must hiive occurred shortly after, as the next record is that relating to Uie
baptism of a dauj^hter.
t The record docs not show whether these children were twins or only baptized to-
gether, as was frequently the custom.
X No marriage record or intention appears. The only means of determining this,
and the relations of the various children, is by the designation of the latter as chil-
dren of Paul and Lucy or Paul and Uannah.
1900.] Woodbridge Record. 403
"With respect to the foregoing, I may state certain additional facts and
make a few observations bearing upon them.
The Town Records of York* contain the following entry, under date of
May 6, 1714: — "Granted unto John Woodbridge, thirty acres of land
where he can find it clear of all former grants, and he settle in this towne.
Abrah™ Preble, Town Clerk."
This is the earliest record concerning liim to bo found, from which it
would appear that his advent at York could not have greatly preceded the
date above, but was evidently two years prior to the date given in the
Woodbridge Record.f Subsequently several other grants of land were
made to him in various parts of the town and at Cape Neddick.t
From the Church liecords, it appears that in 1749 the membership in-
cluded the wife of John (V.) Woodbridge, Eunice (IX.) and Norton (III.)>
as also the wife of the latter, Anna. Unfortunately the entry does not
embrace the full name, so that it is not possible from this record to deter-
mine precisely who Norton's wife was at that time. Norton is stated to
have married Anne Phillips,§ but no date is given. The York Records
contain no record whatever of such a person, and the only data I can find
to justify the possibility of such a marriage, are in the connection of
the Woodbridge and Phillips families as indicated by the name Norton
Woodbridge Phillips, a record of whose marriage to Mary Parker, on
March 4, 1778, is to be found.|| I do find,ir however, a distinct record of
the intention of marriage between Norton Woodbridge and Anne Preble,
dated Jan. 17, 173o, followed by a record of their marriage by the Rev.
Samuel Moody, on Feb. 18, 1735. This wife is a few years later (1749)
referred to as Anna,** in the registration of Church members. Whether
Anne Preble was his first wife or not, and whether she is the wife Anneft
referred to in his will, cannot at present be stated.
Ilaunuh, daughter of Paul D., who married Theodore Weare, is entered
in the records as resiiling at Vassalborough, from which it would appear
that her father must have removed to that town in the later years of his
life. At any rate, no records concerning him appear after August 19,
1781. During his residence in York, he api)ears to have married twice.
His first wife was Lucy, by whom he had three children. His second wife
was Hannah, by whom he had five cliildren.
Unfortiuiately no record of marriage in either case can be found, nor are
the full names of his wives given in any instance. The only means of
id(;ntification appear in the records of baptism of their children, who are
referred to as Norton and Lucy or Norton and Hannah.
A careful search in the old cemetery discloses the fact that of all the
Woodbridges who must have been buried at York, the record of one alone
remains. This is inscribed upon a headstone half buried in the ground and
closely covered by bushes which have grown over and almost hide it from
view. The inscription is as follows : —
" Here lies interred the body of Mr. Norton Woodbridge, who departed
this life the 29th day of August, 17G9."
• York Record, 266.
t Woo{lbriii«re Hecord, p. 44.
'\ York liei'ord, 2s;i, 284, 337, 342, 439.
» Woodbridge Hecord. •
i Chiircli Ueconls ot* York, Me.
[ Town Kccords of York.
•♦ C'lmrch licconis of York, Me.
tt Woodbridge Record, 44.
404
Francis JVa«A, of Brainiree.
[Oct.
FRANCIS XASH, OF BRAINTREE.
By Hon. Jobsfh W. Porteb, ofBuigor, Maine.
Francis^ Nash h found in Eraintree in 1075, when he was a soldier in"
King Philip's wur. lie may have been a nephew of James* Nash of Wej-
iDonth, He was a fanner and owned and lived on land wliich w now
on Liherty Street. He bonglit 100 arres of land in Brain tree of Samuel
White and wife, of Weymouth, March 4» 1693, for £100. He married Ut,
Elizalfeth and 2d, widow Mary ** Nyles," May 2, 1797* (Her maiden
name was 3Iary Pm'chas anfl married Incre^tse Nilea, 10th 4mo., 1677, hy
the honored Governor, Mr. Jobn Leverett. I think she was daughter of
John Pwrehas of Boston, horn 3 Feb., 1660.)
Nilcs and liia wife were original member b of the second church of Bnun-
tree, now North Braintree. He dici*l 3 Au*(„ 1713, and was buried in the
Ohl Cemetery. His will, dated June 10, 1713, was proved Aug. 24 of the
same year. He names wife Mary, oldest son Samuel and wife Sus4innab|
son Thomas, to whom he |^ves five acres of land where his house now
stands, sons Benjamin and James, both minors ; E!isal>elh, son-in-law John
Niles and his wife Margaret His estate was appraised Autr. 25, 1713, at
£345 l*js. Ills estate consisted of house, barn, arable meadow, pasture
land and orchard. Widow Mary Nash died April 16, 1735, a^^ed aljout 75,
Rev. Samuel Niles says: **Mary Niles the a^jetl buried April 17, 1735,"
Children :
1. Elizabeth,' born 7 Sept., 1677. She married John Veazie abont
170K, He was appointed schoolmaster Nov. 10, 1701, and one of
the lirst members of the Church of England Ln Braiutree, 1704.
His family were of that communion at that time.
2, Samdel,=* of Braintree. He married (1) July 0, 1705, Mary l^i'<'||^|
She died June 7, 170G. He married (2) Susannah Thayer, M^
24, 1708. I think she was widow of Samuel* Thayer. She died
Nov. 1 2, 1739. He died between 1740 and 1742. 1 find no children*
3* Thomas,^ born Aui^. 1681. He was a blacksmith and resided new
bis fatlier in Braintrce. lie married 18 April, 1720, Abigail Nop-
kutt, by Rev. Samuel Niles. He died 1740^42.
Children :
1. Abioail.* b. 25 March, 1721. She m. Peter Townscnd of Boston,
March 8, 1755. The same day Peter and Abigail Townsend of Bos-
ton released all claims to the estate of Thoioa^s Nnsh, late of Brain-
tree, deceased » to Epbraira Nash, late of llin^hamt now In the
conntry*s service at Saint Geori^e (Maine), Abi«iail beius: ■> daughter
of said Thomad. Likewise all claim to the estate belonging to
Elisabeth Nash, daughter of Thomas.
ii. Elisabkth. b. 14 Dec., 1726; d> 21 Aug., 1753.
UL Thomas, b. 31 Mar., 1728.
Iv. EpiiKAiNf , b. n Jan., 1 im. He m. tn Ablnaton, 10 Feb., 1750. Charity,
dan. of David* Whitman of Weymouth, and d. without isaue Oct.
1801.
V. Hannah, h. 15 Nov.. 1731.
vl. EXPKaiENCE, b. 9 Mar., 1734.
4. JonN,^ of Braintree, bushandraan* He married June 28, 1721, Marji
danghter of James Turbefield. She was baptised 5 SepU 1703. He
1900.] Francis Ndshy of JBraintree. 405
died and was buried July 7, 1745. His son Joseph was appointed
administrator Dec. 30, 1746. The widow was allowed £70 for
herself and to bring up four small children. Widow died June 6,
1761. Her will of June 4 names children James, Joseph, Samuel,
Jacob, and Molly or Mary.
Children, I find, were :
i. James,' bap. 12 Nov., 1727. He m. Margaret Thompson, Nov. 9,
1743. He moved to N. Yarmouth, Maine, and then to Pleasant
River, now Addison. In a list of settlers there 25 April, 1778, I
find Margaret Nash with six In her family. He seems to have been
absent, tradition says, in New York, but never returned. Children
that I And: 1. Ruth,* b. Mar. 31, 1753, went to New York and
married. 2. Mary, 3. William. 4. John, of Harrington, Me. 5.
Beuberiy of Harrington. 6. James N., bap. Apr. 16, 1756; Revolu-
tionary soldier ; settled German Flats, N. Y. He received a pension.
Descendants in the West.
11, Samuel, bap. 12 Nov., 1727. Lived in Braintree. He m. Keziah,
dau. of Benjamin Orcutt of Weymouth. She bap. May 7, 1727.
Children : Samuel,* Isaac and Keziah.
iii. Joseph,' bap. 12 Nov., 1727. Lived in Braintree; administered on
his father's estate. He m. Susannah, dau. of Joseph and Mary
(Blanchard) Shaw of Weymouth, Dec. 16, 1746. He moved to
North Yarmouth, Maine, about 1764. "Joseph Nash of North
Yarmouth, Maine, in York County, Nov. 7, 1754, sold all his Interest
in his father's estate, and also his Interest in the estate of his two
young brothers and sister, all lately deceased, to his brother Samuel
of Braintree."
Benjamin Dunbar of Hlngham, sold Joseph Nash, Aug. 29, 1748,
1-5 of half a share of a proprietor's right in North Yarmouth for £30.
Nathaniel Blanchard of North Yarmouth sold Joseph Nash (brother-
in-law), Sept. 15, 1758, land in North Yarmouth adjoining John
Farrow, for £40. Nash moved to Pleasant River, now Addison,
Maine, about 1766. He was there with eight in his family, Apr. 27,
1778. He bought large quantities of land there. He was a veritable
pioneer, hardy, resolute and full of courage. He had a long and
hard fight to retain his lands, but finally succeeded. One account
saj's he died prior to 1790. Another account says he died ai)OUt
1810. His descendants, like those of other branches of the family,
are very numerous. Tlie children, perhaps not In order, wore: 1.
Isaiahy* b. In Weymouth, June 28, 1748; lived In Addison, Maine;
m. three times; 11 children. 2. Joseph, h. Braintree, July 14, 1750,
of Addison. 3. Susannah, bap. N. Yarmouth, Jan. 3, 1753; ra. 4.
Molly; she m. Benjamin Gooch of Machias. 5. John, b. N. Yar-
mouth; lived in Columbia, Me. G. Isaac; lived In Columbia, Me.
7. Abraham, b. Addison, Apr. 2G, ITGG; lived In Columbia, Me. 8.
Ebenezer; lived in Columl)la, Me. 9. Abigail.
Iv. Jacob, bap. G June, 1736 or 1746; he ra. In Braintree, Margaret
Higgins, publislied 31 Mar., 1764; m., according to Weymoutli re-
cords, 17GG. She was b. 1744. He moved to Cummington, Mass.,
then to Denmark, N, Y., where he d. 1 March, 1828. He had eleven
children that I find : 1. Jacob,* whose descendants are all over the
West. 2. Ephraim, who lived in Canada and New York. 3. Oliver,
Trenton, N. Y. 4. John, of Cummington, Mass., and Welch-
fleld(?), Ohio. 5. Dyer, d. unm. G. James, of Denmark, N. Y. 7.
Joseph, MurrayC?), N. Y. ; Troy, N. Y., and several daughters.
5. Margaret,^ born March 8, 1G84. She married her step-brother,
John Niles of Braintree, Randolph part. He died IMay 7, 17.52,
aged 74. She died May 10, 1752. Nine children. '* John Niles,
his wife, two sons, brother and sister, six persons in all, and all heads
of families, fell victims, in the compass of ten days, to a mortal fever
which then prevailed." (Rev. Samuel Niles's MSS.)
406 Hastings Family Records. [Oct.
6. Benjamin,* born 25 June, 1700. He lived in Braintree. Married
Ann, daughter of John Smith of Weymouth, Aug. 7 (or March 7),
1729. He was drowned by the upsetting of his vessel in Boston
Harbor in 1745. (I think the widow married Samuel Briggs of
Taunton, published Nov. 15, 1755.) June 21, 1745, widow Anna
was appointed administratrix of his estate. Aug. 31, 1745, Samuel
Wild of Braintree was api)ointed guardian of all the children, six in
number, all minors. Oct. C, 1745, his estate was appraised by
Richard Thayer, Jolm Holbrook and Jonathan Wild at£CG5 lOs. old
tenor. The widow was allowed for herself and six small children
£80. Children :
i. Sarah,3 b, Sept. 1731 ; m. Daniel Pratt of Braintree, 4 July, 1751.
(Rev. Sam Nllcs's Record.) Ho was in the French war, 1757-176S.
ii. Bknjamin, b. 6 Sept., 1733; shipbuilder. Lived at East Braintree.
He served in the French and Indian and Revolutionary wars. He
m. or was publislied in Weymouth, 12 Jan., 1751, Mercy dan. of
Francis and Honour (Prince) Loud. She d. a widow 22 Sept., 1816.
They had seven children, some of whom went to Maine.
iii. Daxikl, b. 28 June, 1736. Settled in Dorchester; m. Rebecca, dan.
of Enoch Wlswell. There I find nine children,
iv. Abr^viiam, b. 16 May, 1740. Moved to Taunton, then to Gilsum,
N. H. He m. Lydia Smith in Taunton. They had seven children
that I find. Descendants in Hamilton, N. Y., Sullivan, N. H.,
Chesterfield, N. H.
V. Hannah, b. 24 July, 1743.
vi. Rachkl, b. 20 Oct., 1744; m. Caleb* Nash of Weymonth, 18 Feb.,
1768. He was a descendant of James Nash of Weymouth. Moved
to Cummington, Mass., after 1780, then to Jericho, Vt.
7. James,^ born Oct. 6, 1703. Lived in Boston. Married Ann Earl, 15
Oct., 1730. He died in 17 63. llad one son :
i. Solomon.' Lived in Boston; m. twice. (1) Dorcas Gallop, 1 Aug.,
1754; (2)BathshcbaGains(?).
HASTINGS FAMILY RECORDS.
By Dr. William H. Davis, Des Moines, Iowa.
Lemuel^ Hastings, bom February 5, 1727 ; died July 10, 1788 ; married
November 15, 17 02, Elizabeth Wait, born December 19, 1734, died July
15, 1788. They settled in Charlestown, N. H. Children:
2. i. Cynthia,^ b. Nov. 26, 1763.
3. ii. Joel, b. Sept. 19, 1765.
4. ill. Elizabkth, b. Nov. 10, 1767.
6. iv. Lemuel, Jr., b. Nov. 21, 1769.
V. Rnoi>A, b. July 5, 1772; d. Jan. 12, 1806.
vi. Annie, b. Nov. 25, 1774 ; d. Oct. 3, 1777.
2. Cynthia^ Hastings, born November 26, 17G3; married Ist, Dr.
Jonathan Arnold of Providence, R. 1., who was one of the chartered
proprietors of St. Jolmsbury, Vt. They settled in this latter town
about 17'J0. Dr. Arnold soon died, leaving one child. She ^l•^
ried 2d, Samuel Ladd of Haverhill, N. H., in which town she died
January 0, 1838. Child by 1st husband:
i. Lemuel Hastings^ Aknold, b. about 1792; f^radnated from Dirt-
mouth College, became a lawyer, and settled in Providence, R. I.
He became Governor of Rhode Island and a member of Congresf.
He d. at Providence, leaving a number of children.
1900.] Hastings Family Records. 407
Children by 2d husband :
li. Cynthia, m. Jerry Farnaro of Hartland, Vt., and had children,
ill. Jonathan Arnold, moved to Wisconsin, married, and bad children,
iv. Samuel, had two children.
V. Martha Hastings, m. Philip Goss of Lyndon, Vt. No children,
vi. Eliza, m. Charles I. Swan. No children,
vii. Horace Hall, had children.
3. Joel* Hastings, born September 19, 1765 ; died March 26, 1820, at
St. Johnsbury, Vt. ; married March 29, 1795, Cynthia Jeuks, bom
March 11, 1775, died August 17, 1816. They settled at St. Johns-
bury, Vt. Children:
I. Cynthia Brown,^ b. March 12, 1796 ; m. Oct. 2, 1816, Thomas Le-
land. She d. at Claremont, N. H., Nov. 29, 1888. Had children.
II. Lemuel, b. Oct. 30, 1797 ; m. November, 1822, Hannah Holton. He
d. at St. Johnsbury, Vt., Jan. 17, 1837. Had children,
iii. Euzabeth Wait, b. May 29, 1799; d. Dec. 24, 1838; m. Feb. 6, 1820,
George Carleton. Had children,
iv. Mary Arnold, b. Aug. 22, 1801 ; d. July 27, 1802.
V. William Jones, b. Nov. 6, 1803; m. April 12, 1830, Eliza Hamilton
Rawson. He d. at Craftsbury, Vt., April 1, 1891. Had children,
vi. Jonathan Jenks, b. Aug. 19, 1805 ; m. Sept. 21, 1836, Eliza M. Higbee ;
settled at Alton, 111. Had children. He d. Feb. 8, 1866.
Tii. Lambert, b. April 8, 1807; m. Feb. 25, 1835, Martha Holton. Had
children. He m. 2d, Mrs. Myra C. Mills. He d. at St. Johnsbury,
Vt., July 7, 1887.
viii. Hubbard, b. June 10, 1809 ; m. June 13, 1833, Betsey Fletcher. Had
children. He d. at St. Jolmsbury, Nov. 29, 1889.
ix. Joel, Jr., b. Nov. 8, 1811; m. Emily Knapp. Had children. He d.
at Jacksonville, 111., Aug. 2, 1893.
X. Harriet Maria, b. Juue 22, 1816; m. Reuben Sanderson. No chil-
dren. She d. at Burke, Vt., July 7, 1856.
4. Elizabeth^ Hastings, born November 10, 17G7 ; died August 7,
18(13, at Windsor, Vt. ; miirried Jonathan II. Hubbard, a college
graduate and eminent lawyer. They settled in Windsor, Vt. Mr.
Hubbard became celebrated throughout the State as a technical law-
yer. He was made a Judge of the 8nj)reme Court and represented
his district in Congress. Ho died about 1850 at a ripe old age.
Child :
i. Maria^ ELIZ.VBETII, b. July 6, 1806 ; m. Thomas G. FuUerton. Had
children.
5. Lkmuel^ Hastings, Jr., born November 21, 17G0; married Septem-
ber 15, 1822, Mary Lawton ; settled in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and died
there December 2b , 1843. Had no children.
Notes and Queries on the Preceding. — Lemuel* Hastings was son of
Jolin^ {Thumas^ Th(nnas^). Sec Saunderson's Charlestuwu, N. IL, Hist., p.
398. and Hastings Memorial, p. 25.
What is the ancestry of Elizabeth Wait, b. Dec. 10, 1734?
Cynthia Jenks was daughter of "Jonathan Jonks and Cyntliia Brown of
Providence, li. 1. ; married Dec. 17, 1701), by John Sutton, V. 1). M." See Rhode
Island Vital Kec. and North Brookfield Hist.
Jonathan* Jenks was son of {Jonathan,^ ]Villiam,^ Joseph,'^ Joseph^),
What is the ancestry of Cynthia Brown? She was b. 1750.
The above family records prove that the account of Joel Hastings given in
Sannderson's Charlestown, N. IL, Hist, is incorrect.
Dt8 Moines, loica, corner of 7th iSL and Grand Ave>
408
Defences of Houses in Maine,
[Oct.
DEFENCES OF HOUSES IN MAINE.
Copied by the late John S. H. Fooo, M.D., of South Boston, from the origin&l doca-
ments in his possession.
/. Al Yark, 1720.
At a Meeting of y® ffield Officers & Cap^°" of y® Rigem* of Millitia in y*
County of York at York Aug«' 25"> 1720-— By Vertue of An ord' from
his Ex^y the Governo'
Ordered that Garrisons or places of refuge be Erected in y* Town of
Kittery At y* several places following viz^
Andrew Neal.
Sam^ Smal »Iun'
John Morrell Sen'
David Libby Jun'
John Staple.
John Dennet.
Rich** Rogers.
L' Elihuo Gunison.
Nich'^ Weeks.
Widdow Wilsons.
Clcni^ Dearing.
John Gowen.
Cap*" John Heard.
Cap*" Nich<> Shapleigh
I^Iaj"^ Jos : Ila^ond.
Rich^ King Sen*"
John Adams.
Nath^ Leach.
M** Newmarch.
Andrew Lewis.
Ebenez"" More.
Rob* EUot Esq*-
Jona: Nason.
Maj' Charles ffrost
Cap*** Jn° Leighton.
Joseph Hill.
Widdow Spinney.
M' Jos : Curtis.
M' Rob^ Cutt
Nath* Kene.
Sam* Hutchins.
ColF Pepperrell.
M' Rich^ Cutt.
John Wheelwright.
W*" PepperreU.
Jos : Hainoud.
Lewis Bane.
Abra'" Preble.
Elislia Plaisted.
W'" Pepperrell Jun'
Kich^ Shapleigh.
IL At KUterij, 1722.
At a IMeeting of y® ]\Iillitary Officers of y® Town of Kittery together
with y* Selectmen of s'* Town Sept.: lo*** «fc 17*^ 1722; for y« Ordering
what houses be made Defencible in s'^ town by vertue of An Act of y*
Govenim*: passed At their Session y*^ 8*** day of Aug** 1722 —
Ordered that y*^ Several hou.ses following be made Defencible viz^ : —
1** Daniel Furbush. And that Allexauder Forguson & Sam*
Shory with their familys Lodge therein —
2"* Andrew Neal, And that Daniel Emery Benj"* Goold &
John Hejirl with their familys lodge therein.
3'* John Gowen And that Nicholas Gowen Thomas Weed
and their familys Lodge therein
4*** Jonathan Nason And that Joseph Goold Tim® Waymouth
Henry Snow & Benj^** Stacy & their familys Lodge therein.
5*** Sam* Smal Jun"", And that y® Inhabitants & familys from y*
Mouth of Sturgeon Creek to Bartho^ ffrosts with Johnson &
Smith Lodge therein.
G**^ Cap*" John Heard, And that y® Inhabitants & familys from
James lleards to David Sawyers inclusively Lodge therein.
1900.] Defences of Houses in Maine. 409
7*^ Nich® Morrell And that y* Inhabitants & familys from
W'° Frys to John Morrell Jun*^ Son of Nich° Morrell Inclusively
Lodge therein,
at y* ferry
S^ Sam" Hill And that Sam" Hill Jun' James Davis
Ebenezer Dennet Nath" Chapman & their familys Lodge therein.
9"* Cap'" Nich® Shapleigh And that y® Inhabitants & familys from
^lichael Kenards to his own house Inclusively Lodge therein
10^ Cap'° John Leigh ton And that Benj^ March Joseph Pilsbery
John Richardson & y*" familys Lodge therein.
11*** M*" John Rogers And that y® Inhabitants & familys from his
Own house to Daniel Foggs & Daniel Fogg Jun*" Inclusively
Lodge therein.
12"* David Libby Jun' And that y* Inhabitants & familys from
James Staples to Thomas Hanscoms Inclusively Lodge therein.
13'** Maj"^ Joseph Hainond And that Stephen Tobey Sam^Tobey Sam*
Green Daniel Green John Rogers & Abra"* Cross w'** their fam-
ilys Lodge therein.
14"* John Lydston, And that y® Inhabitants & familys from
Peter Staples to Daniel Pauls Inclusively Lodge therein.
15"* M** Rich'* King* And that y® Inhabitants & familys from
John Pauls to y® lower End of y® Neck call'* Spineys point Lodge
therein.
16"* John Staple, And that y® Inhabitants & familys from
^yin jifQokg iQ Jacob Remick Jun' Inclusively Lodge therein.
17"* M*" John Fernald And that y® Inhabitants & familys from
Rich"* Gowells Jim' to Thomas Coles Inclusively Lodge therein.
18"* M"- John Adams, And that Nath* Fernald & W"* Worster
with tlu'ir familys Lodge thcjrein.
19"* M'' Jn" Newmarch And that y® Inhabitants & familys from
Jjinics Spinneys to y^ Widdow Tri})es with Walter Denneford
Lo<lge therein.
20'** M*^ Roi)' Cutt, And that y^ Inhabitants & familys from
Bfnj*^" Fernalds to Francis Winkleys Lodge therein.
21^ M*" Elihue Gunnison, from John Pearses y® whole Neck down-
ward with their familys Lodge therein.
22'^ Nath" Kcne, And that y'* Inhabita^ & familys from
Nath" Leach®* to Keues house Except John Shepard who desires
to be posted at Rogers*'* Lodge therein.
23'^ Rich'* Rogers And that John Shepard Jere"* Spinney
Moses Stevens Paul Williams John Monson ffraneis Pettegrew W°*
Rogers W"' Stanley & Rich. P()})e Lodge therein with their familys.
24*** M^ Joseph Curtis, And that Janus Stariot James Starot Jun'
Peter Stariot Nath*' Fernald James Brideen James Brideen Jun'
W"' Wilson John Crocker & Sam^ Johnson Jun*^ & y' familys
Lodge therein.
25"* Dodarah Curtis, And that Samuel Johnson, Withers Berry
Benj"*" Ilamons Nicholas Weekes *fe their familys Lodge therein.
20*** Joseph Wilson And that John Benson Thomas Hutchins
Enoch Hutchins & John Dealing & their familys I-,(Mlge therein.
27^** Andrew Lewis And that And^^ Haley Peter I^wis John
Hutchins George Fenix Thos: Morgrage & Moses Downer w***
y*^ familys Lodge therein.
VOL. Liv. 27
410 Will of Alderman Humphrey Hoohe. [Oct.
28*** Sam" Hutchins, And that Jonathan Hutching John Chap-
man with their familys Lodge therein.
29*"^ Widdow Wilson, And that Joseph Weekes Sam* Skillin
Gowen Wilson John W^ilson & W™ Haley with their familys
Lodge therein.
30"* Ebenez' More, And that y* Inhabitants & familys from
Jolm Ingersol to W™ Tuckers Inclusively Lodge therein.
31 : Joseph Crocket, And that Francis Smart Nath" Hix Jn**
Norton Allexand' Macquinery Macquinery w*** y* young-
men that now doe duty there and y' familys Lodge therein.
32 : Henry Barter. And that Thomas Ball James Grendal Eben'
Emory Zacheus Beal W™ Roberts & Widdow Crocket with thdr
familys Lodg therein.
33 : Coll** W™ Pepperrell, And that y« Inhabitants and familys from
Thomas Dearings to Kittery point Meeting house Inclusively
Lodge therein.
34: Roger Mitchel, And that y® Inhabitants & familys from
W°* Racklifts to Clement Dearings Inclusively Lodge therein.
35 : Sam^ Ford And that y^ Inhabitants <& familys from his
own house to Foyes Inclusively Lodge therein.
36*** Joseph Mitchel And that y® Inhabitants & familys from
Joseph Billings to John W^hitney Inclusively Lodge therein.
Ordered that Charles Frost Esq' Robert Eliot Esq' M' Richard Cutt
James Chadbourne & Rich** Mitchell be admitted to keep their Own houses
Provided the make them Defencible At their own Charge & keep up
Watching & Warding there —
Given und' Our hands this 17*** of Sept 1722.
W"* Pepperrell
Jos: Hainond
W™ Pepperrell Jun'
John Leigh ton
Nich** Shapleigh
Elihue Guilison
James Cliadbourne
John Adams.
Jos: Curtis
W"* Leighton
Jos : Hamond Jun'
W*** Fernald
WILL OF ALDERMAN HUMPHREY HOOKE OF
BRISTOL, ENGLAND.
Contributed by Howard Williams Lloyd, Esq., of Germantown, Phila.
[This article was sent by the author, Mr. Lloyd, to Frederick W. Todd,
Esq., 31 State St., Boston, who sent it to us witli this note : " Probably you
will be glad to insert in the Register the enclosed draft of the will of
Alderman Humphrey Hooke, of Bristol, which has been sent to me by Mr.
Lloyd, Corresponding Secretary of the Pennsylvania Historical Society,
with the request that I oiler it to you for that purpose. I have had a
1900.] Will of Alderman Humphrey Hpohe. 411
Bimilar copy in my possession for some thirty years past while working
on the Hooke family — my material for which is now practically ready for
publication. 1 have added a note to Mr. Lloyd's communication which in
part is explanatory of certain references in the will that are likely to be
of general interest]
The will of Humphrey Hooke the elder (see note) of the City of Bristol,
merchant, dated 25 June, 1658, being nearly 78 years old. To the poor of
St Stephens, Bristol, £10. To the almsmen in the Merchants Almshouse in
the Marsh in Bristol £10. To the poor on the Manor of Kings Weston
£10. To the poor in the East Street of Chichester where 1 was born, £10.
To the Ministers of God*8 word in Bristol Mr. Towgood, Mr. Stanfast,
Mr. Williamson, Mr. Bruerton, and Mr. Freeman, £3 each. To my daugh-
ter Elizabeth Creswick £1200. To my daughter Sarah Hellier £1000.
To my grandson Humphrey Hooke, £300, and to liis son Thomas £100.
To my grand-daughter Dorothy Aldworth £50. To my grand-son Thomas
Hooke £200. To my grand-children William and Josias Hooke £40 apiece
a couple of most stubborn and unruly boys and I give to their brother
Jacob Hooke £100 in hope he may prove better. To my grand-children
Mary and Cicely Elbridge £150 a piece and to Sarah and Giles Elbridge
£100 a piece. My will is that the said Giles relinquish his interest in the
City scale else this £100 shall go to the three sisters. To my grand-son
William Cann £500. To my brother Edward Hooke £100. To my sis-
ter-in-law Mrs. Alice Gostlett £100. To Mary Stanlake, Ann Stanlake and
Elizabeth Bickley £10 each. To Bruen Bickley the £18 which he oweth me.
To my sons Creswick, Collins, Hellier, Southwood and Jackson, and
grand-sons Robert Aldworth, Humphrey and Thomas Hooke and their sis-
ter Alary Hooke £12 each for mourning. To Mr. Henry Jones, Minister
of St. Stephens, Bristol £5 for funeral dues.
All my lands, houses, store houses and tenements in the City of Bristol
(except 2 tenements in Broad St., and 1 in Grape Lane) which are settled
by conveyance as well as that house and little Manor of Kings Weston al's
Weston Lawrence in the parish of Henbury, county of Gloucester and
which I bought of Airs. Toby Edmonds to hold to myself for life and the
remainder to the heirs of my son Thomas Hooke and my will is that it shall
be so.
Likewise my tenements in Lawrence Weston in the tenure of Richard
Wookey settled by conveyance to myself for life, to my wife for life and
the remainder to the heirs of my son Thomas by Mrs. Jackson and my will
is it should be so.
1 give to my said wife all my manor of Kings Weston and that farm
called Ay tons now in the tenure of John Hollen and the farm CiiUed Hard-
ings now in the tenure of William llunne which I bought of Sir John
Wynter, K'nt and those grounds 1 lately bought of Mr. Walker (Walter.'')
for her natural life and the remainder to my grand-son Humphrey Hooke
and the heirs male of his body and in default of such heirs to the heirs male
of me Humphn^y Hooke forever.
To my said wife all my Manor of Frampton upon Severn county Glou- .
cester and the farm in the said ]Manor in the tenure of Thomas Ager for
the term of her natural life.
The remainder to my grandson Thomas Hooke son of Mrs. Jackson and
to the heirs male of his bo<ly and for want of such heirs to my grandson
Humphrey Hooke and to his heirs male tliey and every of tliem paying the
412
Will of Alderman Humphrey ffooke*
[Oct.
Lord Berkley rent and oth^r flues. To my ^raodson Humphrey Hooke
my Manors of Elverton al*s Elberton and those of Northwick and Redwick,
my three ifuarter parts of the Manor of Franipton Cottrell county Glouces-
ter and also my JIanur of Midaomer NortDii C4junty Samersel aud to the
hcHrs male of hU hody.
To my smd wife my two tenements iii Broad Street Bristol called the
Lamb which I liold by lease of llje Company of Taylnrfi in Bris^toll and all
that ^"ownd in Northwick aioreBtud being part of Bntchers le^i^e contain-
ing alx»ut 6 acres wliich I hold of Mr. Sadler for life, for her life if the
leases expire not before. Also my tenement in Grajie Lane in Bristol in
the tenure of widow Badmun and my farm in Northwick & tenement in
Redwick both in the tenure of Robert MatiKell and my 1 acres of land in
Butchers lease for b*jr life the remainder to my grandson Humphrey Hooke.
I appoint my wife sole executrix of this my will and give her all my
goods, cliatlels, money, plate, jewels, rings, debts, mortgages, adventures at
or beyond sea and all my perst:>ual estate whatsoever she paying my debts
legacies »Stc.
My sons in law Henry Cre^wick and George HelHer aud my grandsons
Humphrey and Thomas Hooke to be Overseers*
I give to my grandsons Willi am and Jos i as Hooke £6Q a piece in addi-
tion to the £40 already given in hope of their amendraent* To Cicely Tily
al's Bindon £11). To my grandson Wilham Ihwke a tenement in the
Manor of Kings Weston in the tenure of Catlierine Stokes* widow^ and mil
the gi'ound (except that acre wliich h laid to the little house) for his life
after the fleiith, forfeiture or surrender of the wnd Catherine Stoker* To
my grandson JoBia);! Hooke a tenement in Kiiigs Weston in the tenure of
John Stephen!* atad that in the ti^inire of Jane Hill for bis life after the
death, forfeiture or surrender of Jolm Stephens and Jane Hill.
W' hereas there is owing to me by the Chumb€*r of Bristol upon two of
the City's scales alxmt £550 allowing less than ordinary interesting, and
defaulting [deducting] the rent I owe them, besides £100 1 lent lo the
county of Somerset by their order as by their note appenrelh, & aboiU £80
owing me upon the Chamberlains seals all which I do give to the Miiyor,
Aldermen <fe Counclll of the City provided they do pay to the Overseers of
the Poor of St. Stepliens ev*-ry week 4/ for bread to be given to the poor
of that parish & 4/ a week for coals to he given to the poor of that jmrisll
forever* And for what remaineth I give it to the Hi>spitiil of Queen KUia-
heth.
I revoke mj pre\ion8 beqnest to my grand-*la lighter Mary Ilooke ^
l)cr(ueath £4u0 to l*e paid to her within two years after my decease* 1 give
to my grandson Jacob Ilooke my tenement in the Manor of Elverton now
m the ttnnre of widow Trueman for his life after the death forfeiture. Of
gurreiider of die said widow Treemnru Thih will was iini.shed 17 Sept.,
1658, Witm^sses, Mary Elbridge, Cicely Elbridge, Samuel Child, William
Edmonds, Humphrey Hooke, Junr* Proved 20 April lG5y, by Cicely
Hooke the relict. PclJ, 20L '
[Note.— Alderinnn ITumplirey Hooke of Bristol was fflther of William Hooke,
Govcruor of the Province of New Soraerset.shire (1 038^0)^ who tllott in Joly,
1652. From the latter arc descended practically alt of Llji>?,e bearing tlie aiunc of
Hnoke (or Hook) in this country, I have beea ftlil« lo find but t\vi» exceptions
among those now living. Among his deseunrlaius nmy be ctmnted the lloo.
Wiltiam C. Whitney, and Paul D. Cravath, Esq., of New Y'ork, and the Iftte lion.
William Appleton of Boston.
1900.] Richard Skinner of Marblehead. 413
Alderman Hooke's dan^hter Mary was the second wife of Giles Elbridge, the
Pemaquld patentee, and the Giles Elbridge mentioned in the above will was her
son. Mr. Salisbury, in his Elbridge researches, was evidently not aware of these
two facts. The Robert Aldworth mentioned was godson of the Pemaquld
patentee of that name, and was husband of the alderman's grand-daughter Doro-
thy Hooke. The " stubborn and unruly boys " (then in England, but born here,
and reared In the Puritan colony) were sons of William, and had been, for six
years, under their grandfather's guardianship. They were probably unyielding
in their adherance to Puritanism. Their grandfather was an Episcopalian, ana
a Koyallst. Jacob (aged 18), who might ** prove better," was then in this coun-
try with his mother (see General Court records).
When at the Council House In Bristol, in 1891, I was told by the Treasurer of
the City that but three days previously he had drawn his cheque for that year's
payment to the poor of St. Stephen's on account of Mr. Hooke's donation (as
per his will) made two and a half centuries ago. It is to be hoped that the
Treasurer of the City for the year 2150 will be able to make a similar statement.]
RICHARD SKINNER OF MARBLEHEAD AND HIS BIBLE.
SOME MATERIALS FOR A SKINNER GENEALOGY.
By Miss Elizabeth Ellbry Dana, of Cambridge. Mass.
A FEW years ago the old Bible of my great-grandmother, Elizabeth
(Ellery) Dana, was given me on account of my name. In it was written
merely " Elizabeth Dana 1793," but lately, in looking it over, I discovered
on the last leaf of the Old Testament some writing which proved the Bible
to be much older, going at least as far back as 1722. No name was signed
to this writing, but the memoranda, which were mostly of sermons and
lectures, mentioned the Rev. Mr. Ilolyoke so often (for example, "m*" Boul-
finch precht heare in m' lioleocks absence ") that it was evident the writer
was a member of his congregation. This shewed him to have been an in-
habitant of Marblehead, Mass. ; Rev. Edward Ilolyoke, afterward president
of Harvard College, being settled over the Second Church in Marblehead
at that time.
I was then able to identify the writer as Richard Skinner, from his state-
ment that Nov. 5th, 1724, was "the day that my Dagtr Tabatha was
maried," for the records of the Second Church of Marblehead give the
marriage, by liev. Edward Holyoke, of Tabitha Skinner to Joseph Smeth-
nrst, on that day. Tabitha was the daughter of Deacon Richard Skinner
and Alice Wooils his wife.
His entry of March I4th, 1722/3, "y® same day Son N . . . k departed
this life," is an additional proof, for Richard Skinner had a son-in-law
William Nick (husband of his daughter Grace), who died at about that
time. The town records do not give the date, but " !Mr. William Nick's
widow" was in 1724 one of the owners of the Marblehead Neck property,
others of whom were Richard Skinner, John Stacey and Capt. Richard
Reith mentioned later in this article.*
The Bible has evidently been rebound, the margins being much cut down,
and the blank leaves between the Old and New Testaments must have been
♦ There had been another " relict of William Nick " in Marblehead— Mary » probably
mother of Grace (Skinner) Nick's husband, but at that date she was Mrs. Jackson, hav-
ing married (2) George Jackson, a surgeon of Marblehead, before Jan. 26, 1691-2.
414
Jiichard SJc inner of Marblehead,
[Oct.
taken to thicken the covera, for throuj^h a torn place in the leather can be
seen, in the Hanie handwriting, **m'' Bamod preeht 3 & 27 it is
good for II man in his ynntlL"
I have no due to the way in which Richard SkLiiner\s Bihle came into the
pofise8siL*n of my aneetitress, and I shall be glad if any reader can suggeit
one. She was the dan^rhter of AVilliam Ellery of Newport, one of the
Si*i:ners of the Declaration of In<1ependence, was born Aug. 13, 1751,
married Francis Dana, after wardii Chief Jugtice of Massachusetts^ Aug. 5,
1773, and die<J Aug. 30, 1807. Her mother was Anne, daughter of Judge
Jonathan Remington. In an old Remington inventory I notice a Mary
Skinner mentioned among the legatees, but 1 know of no connection.
The following is a copy of Richard Skinner's entries in the Bible : — >
"March 30th 1724; paid m^ horn* m^ Rceff & m"" Eaton com[mittee]
for j" old meeting hous three pouns mon'' toward
My Wife Departed ihin Life the 13 of Apr[il] 1723 about eight of the
Clock in the m[orii]ing on a Saturday in the fifty sixth y[ear] of her,-*ge- •
and was buried on the 17th day on a Wednesday: i pray to go<l as in y*
70 til sal am [Psalm] & y** l^th Cast not of in y*' tim of old age forsack me
not when my strength
y Reverend
[Au]ggt Dth 1772. in Leviticus 2Gth & 7th 8th «fe 9th verse* y*
aftt^rnuue Isaiah 1th & 13th that part I cannot a way widi it is iaiquity Eren
y" solomn meetingj^
[Majrch Hth 1722/3: on a fast day n/ holeoclcs$ sarmou in Leve'^cai
23^ & 2Mi y^ same day Son N[ie]k departed this life
[Jun]e 3d 1723 an Election sermon Freclit By y* Reverend m'" Col*
man§ out of y" 1th chron. 2Hih ^ 8 now therefore
[Sep]teraher 2d 1724 m^ ienkW Lectturd at tsalam RomanB 8. & 9th vera
now if any man have not y" spirit of Christ he h none of his
Nmbroth 1721 a thanj^ksgiving m^ lioleoeks tex Deuteronomy 8th & IQth
y" Day that my Dagtr Tahatlia was maricd
embr 31th 1721 m' lloleticks Leettur in Ecclesiaatea llth& 8th but if a
Janury 1721/5 m"^ holeock had 2 Sarmons out of hebrews 10th & 25
[Jitiijury 2Hih 1724/5 m'- BarnodsH Leektur Ezekiel 18 ^Sc 20th y*" Soul
[Fjebury 25th m^ Holeockg Leettur psalns 119. & 59. i thought on my
ways
[Ma]rch 3il 1725 y^ next after y* Death of y* wif of Samuel Brown
Esijuir [prjecht by m"" presket** out of 2d of 8arau4 «& 12 chaptr & 23d : hut
Eow he is dead
• PR>bablv Jfjsliua Orne,
t Peihap Hichnrd K.^ilh.
t liev, Edvvird Ho I yoke, born BoHt^n, Jtiiii* 25, IflSO, ^rniuTtcd a.1 Harvarfl iti 1705;
WAi ordain».'d mioi-tiT of the Second Cliurtiti, 5rri>*bl«di'"ud. Auril 2'>. 1716, rcii^nc J July
25, 17"i7, to become Pnsitietit of ILirvaid (;rilU'jj<«; dii-d Juiil' 1, 1769.
§ Ht'v. Beiijamiii Cofjiiun, DJ>.,born Bor^too, Oet, l'», Ifi7:i, H irr. l^£KS, was ordtii tied ia
London by the Pnsbytfry, Aue;. 4, 1609, tiinJ ^settled over the Bnittic St. ClMirch ia
Boston, that ** pleasiant, new-built house," as he he cjilla it, in Kov.of the same vi-ar; d.
Aug, 29, 1747. He preached the Massachusetts Election Sermon referred to, iu Bostoo.
May 29, J 723.
H liov. 3amnel Fi^lc, born Braiatree 1689, Harv. 17(kS, was ordained miniHtcr of tho
First Church, Sdem, Oct. 8, 1718; was pn*tor of the Taljcrnacle Church tliere l7.'W-45,
and d. Ajtril 10, 1770.
^ Jlcv. John Barnard, b. Boaton, Nov, 6. 1681. Harv, 1700; ordained pastor of ih^ FinI
Chnnb at M«rbh'head. July J6, 1716; d. dan. 2i, 1770,
•• Kev. Btnjamin Prc-cort, h. Concord, Sept. l(>. imi, Hnrv. 17'^9; ordnincd at Dnnven
pa»tor of the Secijnd Church, Sept. 23, 1713, resigned Nov. 16, 1766; d. May 28. 1777*
1900.] Richard Skinner of Marhlthtad. '415
[Mr.] Danfors* Lectur march 17th in j® 2** : peter & 11 : seeing then
that all thes :•
[A]pril 1th a fast m'' Holeoucks tex psalms 34. & 9: for there is no
want to them that
day m' holocks tex a sacramnt day Ephesians 2d & Idth
but now in Christ
[Apr]il 28th 1725 : a Lectture Sarmant precht at Salam By one Dini8,t
Isaiah 1th <& 2d
[Ma]y 20th : m' Barnods Lectture Timothy 1 & 1 Chaptr & 16th how-
beit for
29th m-Stantst Lecttur Matthew 23 & 23 wo unto you Cribes
June 17th m' Holeocks Lectture proverbs 14 & 32d but y® Kitous
by m*^ holeock
[Ju]ne 23d 1725 : Lectture at Salam By m' Bloores§ Hebrews: 12 : &
4th
27th m' Rogers II precht at y® new meting Colossians 3d and
4th when Christ
y® fore noon psalms 119th and 6th then shall i not
be ashamed when i
Agust 1725 mr. BoulfinchlT precht heare in m*^ Holeocks absencs Jere-
miah 3 and 22 behold we com and aftrnoon psalms 69 and 4 : then i restor*
Lecture at Salam August 18th 1725 Romans 14th and 19 Lett us con-
cluds with Reding 6 verses in y® 1 peter. 3. and from 9th ^ end y* 13
Septmbr 15th 1725 a Lectture precht at Salam by m*" filleps** andover new
pre«inks out of hebrews 11th and 25th then to In joy
Septmbr 29th 1725 m** waebft precht y* Lectture at Salam. psalms 4 :
and 3. at boston
[Oc]tobr 21th 1725 m' foxcraftstt Lecktur Ecclesiastes 1th and 4th one
generation
8th m** holeock thangksgiving Sarment acts 14: and 17 : nevertheless
he left not himself without witnes in that he did good
Leckture novmbr 10th 1725 psalms 36 and 2d for he flattereth himself
Decmbr 2d 1725."
♦ Rev. John Danforth, b. Nov. 8, 1660; Harv. 1677; ordained at Dorchester, June 28,
1682; d. May 26, 1730. Or Rev. Samuel Danforth, b. Roxbury Dec. 18, 1666, Harv.
1683; ordained at Taunton 16S7; d. Nov. 14, 1727.
t Probably Rev. Josiah Dennis, b. Ipswich, Harv. 1723; ordained at Yarmouth 1727;
d. 1763.
X Perhaps Rev. Robert Stanton, Harv. 1712; ordained pastor of East Church, Salem,
Ap'-. 8, 17 19; d. May 3, 1727, aped 35 years.
\ Rev. Thomas B.owers, b. Cambridge, Aug. 1, 1677, Harv. 1695; ordained pastor of
the First Church, Beverly, Oct. 29, I7i.l ; d. June 17, 1729.
11 Rev. John Rogers, b. Ipswich, July 7. 1666, Harv. 1684; ordained pastor of the
First Church, Ipswich, Oct. 12, 1692; died Dec. 28, 1745. Or Rev. John Rogers, b.
Salem, Harv. 1705; ordained pastor of the First Church, Boxford, 1709, resigned about
1743; died about 1755.
H Perhaps Adino Btilfinch, b. about 1699, Harv. 1718; d. March 3, 1775, of whom his
father, Aaino Bulfinch, a Boston merchant, writes Dec. 1720, to his son Thomas, then
in London : '* Your Br(>ther Adino lives at y« Coledge, he Takes his Second Degree
next Summer, he is A Sober Young Mun & I doubt not but — ^jilease God he lives — Will
Make A fine Man, for he Designs to follow y* Ministry." [^(A o-nd Letters of Charlet
Bui finch f Architect.']
•*'Rev. Samuel Phillips, b. Salem, Feb. 17, 1690-1, Harv. 1708; ordained pastor of the
South Church in the new, i.e. south precinct of Andover, Oct. 17, 1711 ; d. June 5, 1771.
ft Rev. .lohn Webb, b. Braintree 1688, Harv. 170S; ordained first minister of the New
North Church in Boston, Oct. 20, 1714; d. April 16, 1750.
XX Rev. Thomas Foxcroft, b. Cambridge, Feb. 26, 169fi-7, Harv. 1714; ordained pastor
of the First Church, Boston, Nov. 20, 1717; d. June 16, 1769.
416 Uichard Skinner of Marblehead. [Oct.
While passing a summer in Marblehead not long ago, I spent some time
in looking up in the town and church records there, several families I was
interested in, among them that of Richard Skinner, and in that way came
across various entries about the latter which may possibly be of use to
genealogists, as no history of that branch of Skinners has, I believe, been
printed. I add them here, although I wish it to be understood that I offer
them only as very fragmentary notes.
1. Ja5Ies Skinner.^ The first of the name, so far as I am aware, to
settle in Marblehead, was James Skinner, born about 1G35, who was
drowned in Boston harbor, Oct. 17, 1701, and buried in the King*s Chapel
ground in Boston. The inscription on his gravestone is as follows :
Here lyetli y® body of
James Skinner
of Marblehead
aged 66 years
died October y® 17
1701
His only son, Richard Skinner, of Marblehead, deacon and ^^ shoreman,"
was appointed administrator of his estate Oct. 25, 1701.*
2. Richard* Skinner (2. Richard,^ James^), bom about 1666. The
town records give the marriage of " Richard Skinner of Marblehead,
son of James Skinner, Nov. 30, 1 682, to Alice Woods of Marble-
head, daughter of William Woods, innkeeper, by the magistrate and
town clerk, Moses Maverick." She died, according to the entry in
his Bible, April 13, 1723, in her 56th year. He died March 9,
1726-7, and is buried in the Pond St. burial-ground at Marblehead.
The inscription on his gravestone states that he died aged 61.
These dates would make his age sixteen and hers fourteen or fifteen
at their marriage.
The records of the P'irst Church state that " Feb. 26, 1687, Alice
Skinner [and two others] on examination appearing competently
qualified were baptized and entered into this So(nety." She was ad-
mitted to full corauiuuion Oct. 2, 1692, her husband not till March
4, 1704-5. Lat*;r '* the Church made a choice of John Dixey and
Richard Skinner to assist Mr. Gale and read the Psalms, stand as
probationers for Deacons." Dec. 13, 1714, "Mr. Richard Skinner,
Deacon, and Capt. Azor Gale were made choice of by the Church to
obtain concurrence of the town with the Church in choosing Rev.
Mr. John Barnard for their minister." It seems, however, that
Richard Skinner did not give his own concurrence in choosing Mr.
Barnard, for we soon find him supporting Rev. Edward Holyoke of
Boston as candidate, and such a controversy arose that the result
was the forming of a new Church by the friends of Mr. Holyoke.
Prominent among the foimders of this Second or South Church
(which more than a century after became Unitarian) were Richard
and Allicet Skynner and Tabitha Woods, who was probably a sister
of Alice, and who had also a sister who married a Richards.}
♦ Some of the early settlers of Essex County wore from Booking, Essex, England.
Posbibly we should look there and in Braintree, the adjoining town, for the ancestors
of James and liichard Skinner. Waters*8 Genealogical Gleanings show that between
1616 and 1632 there were Richard Skinners in both towns.
t In some of the records lier name appears as £lsa.
X There was a Mrs. Tabitha (Fairfiola) Woods in Marblehead at this time, daughter of
Walter Fairfield of Wenham, but she had no sister who married a Richards.
1900.] jRicKard Skinner ofMarblehead. 417
In his will, made March 8, 1726, on file at the Probate Office in
Salem, Richard Skinner bequeaths " unto the Church of Christ
where I am a member the sum of thirty pounds,*** and speaks of
eldest son James, sons Richard and John, and daughters Deborah
Pitts, Elizabeth Skinner, Grace Nick, Mary Palmer, Hannah Stacey
and Tabitha Smethurst, and granddaughter Elizabeth Pitts.
"William Pitts to have no interests in said bequests." "I give
and be(|ueath to my son John my negrow man named Priamus."
April 11, 1748, his "friend Abraham Howard and son James
Skinner, deceased, not having fully administered,'* letters of ad-
ministration were grante<l to John Stacey, and on his death to John
Tasker of Marblehead, Ejm}., Nov. 18, 1751. As late as Aug. 8,
1809, the estate was still unsettled, and letters of administration
were granted to John Skinner Jr., of Braintree, yeoman and William
Sutton Skinner of Dorchester.
The children of Richani^ and Alice (Woods) Skinner were :
William,' bapt. April 15, 1688.t
Grace, bapt. April 15, 1688.
Mary, bapt. Jan. 19, 1689-90; probably d. young.
Euz.iBBTii, bapt. Feb. 10 or 17, 1692-3; probably d. young.
Mary, bapt. Sept. 8. 1695.
Hannah, bapt. June 19, 1698.
Tabitua, bapt. May 12, 1700.
vlii. Deborah, bapt. July 26. 1702.
James, bapt. July 30, 1704.
Richard, bapt. Sept. 15, 1706.
John, bapt. June 27, 1708.
Elizabeth, born May 18, 1710; bapt. May 21, 1710.
3. William' Skinner (3. Richard,'^ James^) had die<l before the date of
his fiither*s will, which was March 8, 1726. He married Mary
, probably about 1713.
Two children baptized in Marblehead :
15. 1. William,* bapt. (Julv 25?), 17U.
16. il. Mary, bapt. May 6, 1716.
4. Grace' Skinner (3. Richard,^ James^), married (1) before 1706,
William Nick of Marblehead (probably son of William and Mary
Nick), who die<l March 14, 1722-3. accordinjj to Richard Skinner's
Bible record. William " Neck " and Grace his wife renewed cove-
nant jVIarch 31, 1700. She married (2) Joseph Morgan, after the
date of her father's will of March 8, 1720.
Three children baptized in Marblehead :
i. William* *' Nkck," bapt. March 31, 1706 : probably d. young,
ii. WiLLLVM Nick, bapt. An<;. 15, 1714.
Hi. KiciiAiiD Nick, bapt. March 18, 1715-16.
7. Mary' Skinner (3. Richard,^ James^), baptized Sept. 8, 1095, Mar-
blehead ; married Capt. John Palm jr.
♦ " 1 silver dish for the Communion tiihle procured by the Legacy of Deacon Richard
Skinner weijijhing .T2 oz." [('hnnh Kcconls.]
t William may hjive been \k)ti\ much earlier than 16H8, but as his parents had not
"owned the Covenant," ho could not be baptiz<Ml till at least one of them h id done »o.
The records of the First Church give ** Entered into Covenant Feb. 26, 1687 [1687-6]
Alice Skinner nup.'*
3.
1.
4.
il.
5.
iii.
6.
Iv.
7.
V.
8.
vi.
9.
vli.
10.
vlil
11.
ix.
12.
X.
13.
xl.
14.
xil.
418
Michard Skinner of MarbUhead,
[Oct.
8. Hannah* Skinner (3, Richard/ James^), baptized June 19, 1C98,
Miirblebead ; wa» marriefl to John SUcey*, Jr,, of Marblehead, Dec
ID, 1717, by Kev, EJwanl I lolyoke, ** present, parenU of eadi,**
— [ RtH'orfis of Second Church.]
Four chiltlren :
i. Hannah* Stacey, bom Jnly 30, 1718,
li. Maky Stacey* born July G,* 1721.
ill. John Stacky, boni March 1, 1726.
Iv, RiCQAKD Stacky, boru F«b. 11, 1728.
9, Tahitiia' Skinnkr (3. Richard/ James^) baptized May 12, 1700,
Marbleheaf^ : was married '' Nov. 5, 1724, to Joseph Smelhurst, by
Rev, E^lward Holyoke. £4: 5. 0," — [Reeonla of Second ChurchJ
Tbls was Tbaijks«^uvinfj Day, according to her falber*s Bible memo-
rari(him. The town records add tbat Smethurat was " of Loudoii)
Mafiter Mariner.*'
Children baptijted, Marblehea^i :
i. TAniTHA* SMKruuRST, bapt. Aug:. 24, 172T»; \v3.s in. SepL 16, 17W,
to Moses Calley, or CanlVt by Kev- Simon Bradstreet.
li. JoBKPH Smktultkst. bapt. April 16, 1732; tliod at Marblehefid. Oct. 13,
urn, Ht-' probably in. Snrab . for the reconJs of tbe Second
Church give threechllilren of Joseph and Sarah Smvthnr>4.t : 1. T*ibi'
tkn,* bapt. April 17. 1757. 2. Samh, bapt. April *J, 175S. 3. Ann^
bapt. March 16, 1760,
The Second Church records also give, without names of parents,
the Ikifjtiiim of four Smethnrstu, probably children of JoBeph senior
and Tiibitha,* viz. :
10.
11.
Lloyo* SMRTiirRST, bapt. March 31. 1734.
Gamaijkl Smkthuh^t. biipt. April IG. 1738.
Llovd SMKTniTi£8r, bapt, July l^J. 1710.
Kr.iZAiiKTiJ Smktuuust, bapt.' Sept, 11, 1743.
There was also an Ann SMKTnuRST, who niay have been their old
cliild, who married lisaac Freeman, at Marblehead, Aug. 14, 1746.
J
Debouah' Skinnkr {-1 RiWtartJ,' Jftmcfs^), baptized July 26, 1703,
Marblehead; was marrie<l to Williirin Pitta ** of Boston,** July 14^
1720, by Rev. Edward Holyoke. Tlieir daughter, Klizabetb Pitts,
married Joseph Howard of Marbleliead, Mtirch 14, 1742.
jAMEsi* Skinner (3. Richard/ Jf^mes^) baptized July 30, 1704, Mar-
blehead; died before April G, 1747, for we find at the Salem Probate
Olhce, ** James Skinner ijjent (or e^sq.) Marblehead, int[inte«utcl
Apr, 0, 1747,'* probably "the date when tJie estate was adnitnistered
on. He wa« " married to Elizabeth Howard of Marbleheatl, Nov.
27^ 1746. 4:0:0. by Rev, Simon Bradstreet." In a convey-
ance by tbe heirs of Richard^ Skinner, he in called "of Cambridfre,**
He ia thought to have had wife Joanna. If so, she must have been
a first wife.
12. RlcriAHt*" SKfNNEU (3. Richard/ James^), baptized Sept. 15, 1706,
Marblehead; died inteatate before June o, 1737, the date when \m
estate wils ailminiKtered on, lie was niarried to Martha BnrriU oi
I^ynn, I^Iarch Ij, 172H-9, by Rev, Jolin liariiard, probably ai Lynn*
The marriage is recorded in both towns. She may have been
•The autliorized copy of the original records of Murblehe-ad At tbe toWD-«lcrk*»
office giv«?ft him as Joha Storej, und all the «Arly StacejFS w BU>Tef9,^mu iuexcua*bU
error.
1900.] Richard Skinner of Marblehead. 419
(laughter of Ebenezer Burrill, senior, of Lynn, who married Martha
Farrington, July 13, 1679.
Two children :
17. 1. Alice* Skinner, under U in 1739, was under guardianship to Eben-
ezer Burrill. She is no doubt the Alice Slcinner wlio m. Nov. 6,
1750, Aaron Bucknam of Maiden, and bad Alice who m. a Sargent.
18. ii. John Skinner,* bapt. May 6, 1733, Marblehead. A John Slcinner of
Marblehead was m. to Sarah Russell, Aug. 2, 17G3, by Rev. Simon
Bradstreet.
13. Capt. John* Skinner (3. Richard^^ James^), baptized June 27, 1708,
Marblehead, died intestate ^lay 23, 1747, and is buried in the Wat-
son Street burying ground in Marblehead. He married Mercy Bar-
rett, August 8, 1734, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Manning)
Barrett of Boston, bom May 4, 1713, died Sept., 1774. She
married (2) Oct. 17, 1751, John Wendell of Boston, son of Abraham
and Katrina (deKay) Wendell, baptized ^fay 2, 1703, died Dec 15,
1762, whose first wife had been Elizabeth Quincy, sister of the cele-
brated " Dorothy Q." and daughter of Edmund and Dorothy (Flint)
Quincy.
Ca[)t John and Mercy (Barrett) Skinnerf had five children :
19. i. Richard* Skinner, bom June 10, 1735; bapt. June 16, 1735.
20. ii. William Skinner, bapt. Aug, 27, 1738; probably d. in infancy.
21. iii. William Skinner, bapt. June 24, 1739; d. unmarried March 20, 1762.
'* William Skinner gent, or merchant of Marblehead, nuncupative
will April 10, 17G2.** While a minor after his father's death, John
Barrett of Boston was appointed his guardian.
22. iv. Tabitiia Skinner, bapt. May 24. 1741 ; probably d. in infancy.
23. V. Tabitha Skinner, born June 13, 1742; bapt. June 13, 1742.
14. Eltzabktii' Skinner (Richardj^ James^), horn May IH, 1710, Mar-
blehead; was married to Benjamin Stacey, May 16, 1728, by Rev.
Mr. Plants of Newbury.
19. Capt. Richard* Skinnkr (4. Cfipt. John,* Rtchnrd,^ James^), bom
June 10, 17;J.), Marblehead; died May 10, 1780. ** Coll« Jacob
Wendell t was appointed jjuardian to Richard Skinner, a minor up-
wards of 14," Sept. .'50, 1751, and Wiis di8char»(ed by Richard, late
luiuOr, Marblehead, June 22, 1758. He married June !(>, 17r)(),
Dorothy Wendell, born March 19, 173;J, died at Marblt^head, April
3, 1822, daughter of his stepfather John Wendell, by his lirst mar-
riage. §
Four children :
24. i. Dorothy* Skinnkr, b. Marbleboad, Feb. 24. 1759; m. Sept. 14, 1783,
Capt. William Pickett, and d. March 13, 1705.
• A John Skinner, who d. 1813, m. Sarah llolyoke (b. September, 1735; d. March.
1806), dauj^hter of Jacob and Susanna (Martin) Holyoke, and niece of Kev. Kdwara
Holy tike.
t A pastel portrait, supposed to be of Mercy (Barrett) Skinner, is in the possession
of Mr. J. lian^^don Wani, of Xew York, a descendant.
X Col. Jacob Wendell, uncle of John Wendell, was the first Wendell to come to New
England, lie was from New York and becanie a })r()ininent citizen of Boston. IIo
married Sarah Oliver, and was the ancestor both of Oliver Wendell Holmes and of
Wen<iell Phillips, the latter of whom owned a fine portrait of him by Smibert
^ I have in mv possession the accounts or Judjfe Kdniund Trowbrid»je a»» executor
of the will of "'rutor Flint," containing the sij^nature"! of Dorothy ( Wendell) Skinner,
of Richard Skinner as her husband, and a« guardian to her sister, Sarah Wendell, of
John (jerry, brother of Klbridge and Thomas (ierry '* for said Sarah, now my wife,"
and of the other Flint heirs, ** Dorothy Q." among them.
420 Richard Skinner of Marhlehead. [Oct.
26. il. John Skinner, b. Jaly 6, 1760.
26. ill. Richard Skinner, b. Nov. 15 or 17, 1761.
27. iv. William Skinner,* b. March 11, 1763 ; m. July 18, 1790, Mary Worm-
sted.
23. Tabitha* Skinner (4. Capt, John,* Richard,* James^) born June
13, 1742, died Aug. 5, 179 l.f Her mother, widow Mercy Skinner,
was appointed her guardian Jan. 5, 1749. Thomas Gerry, Jr^
born Sept. 19, 1735, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Greenleaf)
Gerry of Marbleliead, and brother of Elbridge Gerry the Signer of
the Declaration, succeeded as guardian May 4, 1759, and was mar-
ried to Tabitha the next autumn, Sept. 27, 1759, by Rev. Simon
Bradstreet. June 5, 17G1, he gives a release to "John Wendell
and Mercy his wife (late Mercy Skinner) guardian to my wife,"
Five children :
1. Tabitha* Gerry, b. Jan. 31, 1762; d. Aug. 25, 1795: m, Nov. 20,
1783, Benjamin Stacey Glover, son of Jonathan and Abigail (Bnm-
ham) Glover, and nephew of Gen. John Glover.
ii. Elizabktu Gerry, b. Aug. 17, 1764; d. Jan. 10, 1800; m. July 8, 1792,
Thomas Lewis, jr.
iii. Thomas Gkrry, b. July 20, 1767; d. July 24, 1767.
iv. Thomas Gerry, b. June 20, 1770; d. Sept. 24, 1771.
V. TUO.MAS Gerry, b. July 3, 1773; d. Oct. 1, 1773.
25. John* Skinnee (5. Capt, Hichard* CapL John,* Richard,* Jame^),
born July 6, 1760, died at Marblehead, June 14, 1810, "aged 50,
by falling from a house." lie married Oct. 13, 1787, Elizabeth
Hickman.
Four children :
Dolly Wendell* Skixxer,^ bapt. April 27, 1788.
John Skinner, bapt. Feb. 21, 1790.
Bktsy Skinner, bapt. Feb. 19, 1792.
Richard Skinner, bapt. Aug. 31, 1794.
26. Richard^ Skinner (o. Copt, Richard,* CapL John* Richard,^ James^),
born November, 1761, died at sea. He may have l)een the Kichanl
Skinner of Marblehead, wlio was one of the crew of the brig
PhoMjix, captured by the British Feb. 12, 1779, and committed to
the Old Mill Prison in England, but who succeeded in escaping.
He married Oct. 21, 1790, EUenor, widow of Lewis Gilbert, and
daughter of Col. Jonathan Glover of Marblehead.
Four children :
82. i. Ellkxor* Skinner, b. May 3, 1794; m. 1st, Philip Patey, and m. 2d,
Epliraim Eustis.
33. il. Richard Skinnkr, b. Aii<;. 4, 1795 : m. Auo:. 18, 1818, Mary, daughter
of Pliilip and Mary (Patey) Greeley, and had twelve children.
84. iii. Jonathan Glover®* Skinnkr, b. June 21, 1799; d. about 1869; m.
Miss \VI»ittred«;e(?) ; lived at Marblehead, and had several children.
85. iv. Skinner, b. Aug. 21, 1802; d. Dec. 3, 1802.
A deed of Sept. 22, 170G, records the sale by a great many of the
descendants of Dea. Richard Skinner, to Jonathan Glover, Esq., of Marble-
head, of ^' two certain lots of land .... situate in Marblehead, of
♦ The town records give a William Skinner '* drowned in well of the honso March
23, 1827, born and died at Marblehead" and "Mary, widow of William Skinner, died
13 Dec. 1829, born and died at Marblehead." rrob'blv thi' above William and Mary.
t A reference to 'J'abiiha Skinner an<l to a sampler worked by her will be found in this
number of tlu* Kkoiktkr, among the Notes and Qi'eriks, under the heading KepluS.
X A Dorothy Skinner married William Lewis, Nov. I, 1812, ** both of Salem."
28.
I.
29.
il.
80.
iii.
31.
iv.
1900.] Richard Skinner of Marblehead. 421
which our ancestors Richard Skinner and James Skinner died seized." I
give here the list of grantors.
Deborah Bourn, widow, of Marblehead, and Frances Beck of Newbury-
port, widow, daughters and coheirs of Deborah Tasker deceased, John
Skinner of Boston, merchant, son and heirs [«tc] of Richard Skinner late of
that place deceased, John Skinner, carpenter, Richard Skinner, mariner, and
William Skinner, mariner, all of Marblehead, children and coheirs of Richard
Skinner late of Marblehead, merchant, deceased, Thomas Lewis, mariner,
and Elizabeth his wife, daughter of Tabitha Gerry deceased, John Stacey,
mariner, John Stacey, tailor, Meriam Coombs, widow, Samuel Smith,
blacksmith, and Annis liis wife, of Marblehead, Mary Bubier and Sarah
Whitmarsh, heirs to John and Hannah Stacey deceased, Mary Bartlet,
Alice Bartlet and Anna Wait, heirs of John and Hannah Stacey, Alice
Burrows, Elizabeth Hulin, Mary Selman, John Caswell and Sarah Caswell
his wife, Joseph B. Adams, Rebecca Goss, Hannah Calley, Joseph Northey
in behalf of his children, John Northey, Aaron Bucknam, Bonias Buckuam,
Sargeant of Maiden, Mary Mansfield, Josiah Orne, Alice Orne, Susan
Fitch, William Picket for self and children. Signed in presence of " Test.
Jno. Glover, Sam' Brooks, John Stacey, Sally Combs, John Stacey, W".
Skinner, John Stacey, John Stacey, John SUicey, John Stacey, John Stacey,
John Stacey. Wit. C. H. Fitch, Wm. Skinner, Eliza Oens [Orne?],
Edward Homans, Josiah Orne, Susanna Hopkins, Alice Orne."
The only Smith who signs the deed is Alice Smith, perhaps the same as
"Annis." A Nancy Stacey signs who^e name was not mentioned in the
list of heirs, perhaps wife of one of the John Staceys.
Al)out 1737, Thomas Skinner, a goldsmith, settled in Marblehead, which
rather complicates matters. He was not a descendant of Deacon Richard
Skinner, but son of William Skinner of Boston, who married in Boston,
Oct. 2, 170o, Mrs. Deborah (Long) Phillips, had sons Thomas, Francis
and Zechariah, and died in Boston, Sept. 9, 1726.
Thomas Skiimer married Sarah, daughter of Joseph Caswell of Charles-
town, Aug. 22, 1734, and was living in Boston in 1735. Among the
Wi<ldlesex County Deeds is one to Hugh Fuz of Charlestown, dated 1741,
by William Skinner, Gent, of Boston, Thomas Skinner of Marblehead,
silversmith, Francis Skinner of Nt^wport, R. 1., bookseller, and others.
Tlie children of Thomas and Sarah Skinner were : Sarah, bapt. Bbs-
ton, .June 15, 1735, Deborah, baptize<l, Marblehead, Marcli 27, 1737, and
Thomas, baptized, Marblehead, May 6, 1731K A Deborah Skinner is given
in tht» Marblehead town records as born April 8, 1737. If this is the* same
Deborah, the baptismal record is probably the correct one. Deborah Skin-
ner of Marblehead, born about 1738, married George Nowell of Boston,
died May, 1794, aged 5(5, and was buried at Copp's Hill.
Thomas, Joseph and William Skinner, of iMarbh^lieafl, were minors in
1761, and may have been children of Thomas, senior, who probably died in
or l)efore 17()1, but the Thomas baptized in 173i) would have already come
of age in 17G0. Thomas Skinner, probably the father, married liec 21,
1758, widow Hannah (Kemball) Felton, liorn at Marblehead, daughter
of Thomjis and Hannah Kemball. May 11, 17()1, Hannah Skinner was
apix)inted administratrix of the estate of her husl)an<l Tliomas Skinner,
deceased intestate. Tlie inventory speaks of children of Ilannali. Hannah
lent ^oods to Sarah Skinner for liousekeeping, Auirust, 1757, and a cradle
in 1758, probably the Sarah Skinner who married Nathaniel Stacey of
Marblehead, Sept. 27, 1757, and eldest child of Thomas.
Sarah Caswell.
422 Washington-Mitchell Letters. [Oct.
A Hannah Skinner married Samuel Brimblecome at Marblehead, (Oct
7?), 1762.
1 repeat here that this is not an attempt at a complete genealogy of the
Marblehead Skinners, but merely intended to preserve material which I
came across in trying to identify the owner of an old Bible and trace any
family connection which might explain the Bible coming into the hands of
my ancestors.
I hope that the omissions, of which there must be many, and errors not a
few, will incite someone else to go on with the work.
WASHINGTON-JinTCHELL LETTERS.
Contributed by Wouthinoton Chaunoet Fobd, Esq., Boston.
[Concluded from page 269.]
Washington to Mitchell.
[8 April, 1780.]
*********
It may not be amiss to ornament the mouldings with a light airy gilding
— this will add little to the expense and much to the appearance. — The
Harness I would have stout and strong, at the same time neatly made and
ornamented and of good leather.
By the last Post 1 wrote to M** Lund Washington respecting specie, hat
the workmen will meet with no disappointment, although there should
l)e a little delay in my recxnving it from home. The pockcit money w**
M" Washington has, and some I can borrow here, added to what you are
kind enough to offer, will enable me to pay the fidl sum at any hour, even
if I should not secure the needful from home by the time the Chariot is
ready for delivery.
The several articles from Don Juan came safe — the ^lop, Jug and Jars
are, it seems, left somewhere on the road. If it is for an earthern or
Queensware bowl the 180 Dollars is asked, I shall decline the purchase, for
I think it is high time to check such extravagance. I am, &c.
Mitchell to Washington,
PniLAD* 17 April, 1780.
D"^ Sir
When your Excellency*s favor of the 8th instant came to hand, I was
confined to my chamber by an indisposition w^*^ continued all last week.
This prevented my answering you sooner, and hope will be an apoligy for
what might have appeared neghjctfuluess, w^'** would be unexcusable, and
what I should not pan Ion myself for.
The Carriage is in great forwardness and IVP Brhighurst assures me he
will finish it in the Genteelest and neatest manner Possible, the Lining
will be the best that can be got here, and of a Light Colour, as the Chariot
will be at the Painter's next week, wou'd wish your Excellency to inform
me of the Colour you wou'd chuse it to be, also whither you wou'd chose
the leading Harness to hook to the Wheel Horses Harness, or by a
swingle tree fixed to the Pole — and if you wou'd chuse brass boxes to the
Hubs of tlie Wheels.
1900.] Washington'Mitchell Letters. 423
There is not a piece of silk shag of any colour to be got in the City, and
am told there has been none here for a considerable time. I tried every
place that it was likely to find such an article but without Success — have
now sent your Excellency three yards of Marceills Quilting, being the
Patterin for a Waistcoat & Breeches, it cost 190 Dollars p. yard, there
is some of what is called double Diamond which they ask 3 GO Dollars p.
yard for. If you would chuse any of this kind I will send it inunediately.
There is some China Punch Bowls w*^** I can procure at 260 Dollars for
the Gallon & 300 Dollars for the 6 Quart Bowl, they are blue and white,
I wou'd send them now, but have not a good opertunity.
Mrs. Mitchell joins me in most respectfully Compliments to Mrs. Wash-
ington. I have the honor.
Mitchell to Washington.
PniLAD* 19 May, 1780.
D' Sir,
Your Excellency's favour of the 14"* Instant was handed me by M**
Washington, to whom I gave every assistance in my power, but was ex-
treamly sorry I was out of Town on his arrival.
M*^ Bringhurst notwithstanding his repeated assurances to have the
Chariot ready by the time apointed & agreed on, has disapointsd me.
I offered him any part of the money whenever he pleased to call for it.
Not having had an Answer to my last Letter to your Excellency, respect-
ing the Colour, Gilding, Springs, Brass Boxes, &c., has been some excuse
for M' Bringhurst, but I was with him frequently, and told him not to wait
for any thing, as I wou'd give the necessary orders to the Painter-^I realy
expect he will be very Diligent & Punctual now — If you think proper to
have any alteration made in the chariot, it shall be done. I wou'd be very
glad to have your opinion & directions respecting the Colour, Brass Boxes,
Harness <& Painting, if it comes to Hand by Wednesday P>ening it will be
time enough — I exjject the Chariot will be finished in three weeks — have
received £218 0 6 from M"^ Washington, which shall be paid to M"^
Bringhurst so soon as he wants any part, but it will not be prudent to pay
him above half before the chariot is finished. * # #
Phil AD* 26 June, 1780.
Dear Sir
Your Excellency's favour of the 18th Instant, did not come to hand
before the 23^^ Instant in the Evening. 1 have sent a piece of Jean and
a piece of Drilliug by the Bearer, Peter Misner, Express, with Moulds,
Thread, Silk & hiiir. I hope they will please. I couM not get any of the
best white Drilling, this is strong & good, hope there is sullicient Lining
& trimming for the whole. I got a Taylor to procure them. If anything
is wanting it shall be sent immediately — inclosed is copy of the Bills of
cost. 1 have a prospect of getting a good Butler for your Excellency, if
his character on examination proves good I will send him on, and send
some Tea & Sugar with him.
M" Washington is very well and expects to sett off for Virginia on
Sunday next — the Chariot will be finished on Thursday or Friday next,
& I believe will please your Lady. — Notwithstanding my constant applica-
tion to M^ Bringhurst he did not get the Carriage done in time. — I sent
six Bottles of Mustard by Willet on Express. I have the honor, &c.
424 WiuhingUmrMitcheU Leiiers. [Oct
[Encloeures.]
Bo't of Sam^ SayiUe^ Dolkn
June 23, 1780 To 3 bottles of MlI:^u^d at 35 Dollars, 105
3 do. do. 40 ^ 120
Dollars 225
Bo't of Pat^ Moore
June 20, 1780. To one piece Drillin;:, £350
Bo't of Jno. Eldridfl^e. Dollan
June 26, 17«0. 6 vd.s. Linen (S oO Dollars 300
6 Sticks Twi.,t (a 10 do. 60
4 Skeins Silk (^ir> do. 60
10 I)rjz° Molds @ 4 40
3 Doz. do. ^2 6
18 Doz. do. ^ 2 36
2 Dozen do. (g 4 8
Thread 20
Dollars 530
Bo't of Wm. Sitgreaves
June 20, 1780. 1 Loaf sugar, w' 7 lbs. 13 oz. @ 16 dollars, Dollars 125
Bo't of Sam'l Wbetherill, Jun'.
Dollan
June 20, 1780. 21 yards Jane (5 08 Dolls, p. yard 1428
Bo't of Kich'* Footman
June 20, 1780. 1 lb. Green Tea (a> £105
Mitchell to Washington.
rniLAD» 19 July, 1780.
Dr. Sir,
I have the honor of your Kxcellency's favour of the — Instint. On making
jMirtioiilar Incjuirv into the ('haric;t<fr of the man I exjiecteil wouVl have
ans\v(;n;d as a Butler, I found him (.'apable of his business, but not worthy
of that tru"^t Iw mu.-t have, and that it would not be prudent to send him to
your Kxct'W'ury. I shall make the strictest inquiry for proper person,
and if I su(;c(ied send him to Head (Quarters.
1 sold till* ol<l chariot to M*^ Brin^hurst for £27 10, hard money, which!
deducted out of the price of the new chariot. I have the money waiting
your commands.
llavt; sent by the Ixtarer one dozen pair of stout Thread Stockings which
I hope will answer for your servants. 1 cou'd not procure any which
U])eared so lit for the purpose. I send copy of the bill. ♦ • •
[Enclosure.]
Bo't of Rich^ Footman.
July 18, 1780. 12 pair thread Hose @ £28 £336
1900.] George Keith's Letter. 425
Washington to Mitchdl.
Head Quarters, Prekeness,
26 July, 1780.
lySir,
Your Letter of the 19"*, accompanying 12 p' thread hose came safe to
hand — the latter I fear are too small, but they must do.
I thank you for the trouble you have had about the chariot The sum
for which the old one sold and w** you say lyes in your hands, you will be
so good as to pay to M" Washington's order — first deducting the price of
the Marseilles quilting, and the repairs to my Watch (by the inclosed
ticket) which is every thing I recollect of a private nature & that ought
not to go to public acc^
My Compliments attend Mrs. Mitchell, & I am
GEORGE KEITH'S LETTER.
From the manuscript of the late Chables H. Morse.
The burden of the word of ye Lord y* came vnto me on ye 21 day of ye
4"* mounth 1688, in ye towne of Boston in New England to declare it to
boston Inhabetants & to ye inhabetants of New England : who have bin
or ar concerned in oposeing & harding their hearts against ye Inward
appearance of god & his Son Christ Jesvs in ye hearts of his Sarvants, and
in ye living Testimonye thay have borne vnto you to call yov to beleive in
ye light of his Son Xt Jesus who hath Inlighted vow all and every on &
to tvrne you from darknes to light & from ye power of Satan to god : Oh
repent rei>ent for your great Sin and transgreshion*s of all sorts y* yea have
commited against ye lord and against his holy and divine light and Gift in
all yo*^ hearts & especialy repent of yo"^ great hipoctricie all teachers and
peopell of boston & New England every wheare who call yo"^ selves Chris-
tians & have a name to live but ar dead, who draw neere to god w' yo**
mouths, & honner him w' yo*^ lips but have removed yo*" hearts far away
from him, who have ye name of Christ oft in yo*" movths, & think to cover
yov w* his Impvted righteovnes whilst yow ar Ignorant of his life and holy
pover and speirrit and divine natver in yo' harts and whilst yov ar dayly
ervcifiing ye lord of glory afresh and pvting him to open shame & treading
vnder foot the blood of ye covenant, as the holy scriptvers declareth con-
cerning som y' profesed Xt Jesvs in former ages, and this is ye state of
many of yov yea of y* generallity of yov both teachers and peopell of boston
& New England of all sorts a few names excepted whom ye lord doth hon-
ner & thay shall walk w' him in white. Althovgh yov haue sovght to
dishoner y"* & this I have scene from ye lord in y' pver light of his w*"^
maketh aJl things manifaist and before w*"^ all things are naked and bare ;
w** light yea generally dispise & reject & blaspheme calling it a meere nat-
vrall light & insofishant to lead vnto god ; and ye children of it yea haue
hated reproched and mocked w' crvill mockings : wheirby yea haue sofis-
bantly dt^clared yo*^ selves to be born after ye flesh and not after ye spirit,
oh yea bhisphemers against god his temple (which is his light) and y'" y'
dwell thirin : repent repent of y** blasphemies and hard speechis and hard
VOL. LIV. 28
426
George Keiih*s Letter,
[Oct,
thovghts against gods Inward appereanc by hie holy word and light and
gpirrit in all yo*^ hearts ; and repent of all yo"" prid vanity folly & ere
in meat and drink and apparell ; who thovgh yov profese yo^ selree :
more pver and more pverly reformed y" other churchis bo ealled yet in^
light of god yea ar nothing better ; hvt many of yov worse ^ ye sine of
Sodan w'* was prid and exse^e & f vines of bread is ye sine of many of yov
espeially of ye richer nort ; oh vnthaiikfvn nation do ye thus reqmt ye who
ar Jesroun like y^ sence yea are waxed fait have kicke<J against ye lord and
ar gon from y* tendemes sobriety & fiimphcity y* was among yon and y'
fathers sometime aga* ; oh how qvicMy hane you <legennerateii and departed
from ye lord of whom yen haue mad and ar still making a great profesaion;
ye anger of ye lord is redy to hre^ik ovt against yov more y" formerly
vnleseye^ rfj^ent though hia hand liath been manifestly streached ovt againat
3^ow in manift^st Judgments espeifihaly in blastings and vnfmitfid seasons;
and other Judgments and plagues & stroaks of his hand vpon you yet haue
yov not seene nor rt>darded it mimy of yow yea ye most of yow ; but yea ar
Hk vnto tbose concerning whome ye prophet Isaiah testified saying lord
when thy hand is lifted up thay will not see bnt thay shall see and be
ashamerl for their en vie at ye peopeU ; and this is ye word of ye lord to
you all teachers and peopell of all sorts of boston & New England ; all svch
of yow as ar vnbeleivers and haue not faith in ye light of G*>d at X* Jesas
w*in yow but place all your confidence faith atid reliance vpon ye impvted
righteovnes of Xt w*out you and w* he did and suffered for yov vnto Jiis-
tiJication ; whilst in ye menetinie yea knou not Xt w% yow <& soar in ye
state of reprobation or rejection as such and denying him w*in and ye re»
velation of him wHn many hearts ; and crosifiing of him dayly by yo' sins
and Inigvities of all sorts : but is Chnst devided or can any haue right and
senceare faith in Christ as he came and suffered death in ye flesh and rose
againe and assended into glory vides thay beleive in him & owne and wit-
nes him revealed in y'" their king priest and prophet lonl judge and law-
giver their head and foundation laid in y'" Xt in y*" ye hope of glory t
and all who sensearly owne him w'in y^ hane ye hennitite and comfort d
his death and sufferings and righteovnes y* he accomplished w*out y*" when
he came in ye flesh an<l now others & this is to you ye word of ye lord;
whether you will beare or forbeare : and oh repent repent of all yo^ selfe
righteovsnes and seHe willing and selfe rvning and actings of all sorts in y*
yea caH yo^ dewtyes and preforoaneis wherein yow ar dayly exereifiing
yonrsehes w^out ye lords holy spirrit and power and life Iiiwai-dly reveled
to which ye ar strangers and many of you willfully ignorant hating and
refusing to be informed or instroucted even many or most of yow and all
yea who have mad lite of ye crvell suffering of ye lords earvants called in
derisione Quakers som of whume have been put to death at boston by a most
vnrightevs and inlivmaine law whoirin thay who made or executed ye same
have sheweil y^selves more inhiimaine crveill and b:irberovs y^ many or mofl
of all sorts of mankind, oh mourne before ye lord, for this great sin &
sheding ye blood of ye innocent wherwith yo*^ land is still defiled & I
inniquity of it is not yet don away, nor indeed mu but by deep repent
morning and contritian of soule and godly sorrow and vnfained repentance
and tvrning to ye lord ; and let it not be an eicvse to yow y* many of yow
wer not ye actors in y' great sine but you have not roovrnetl for it before
ye lord, many yea ye most of yov and therefore it lyeth vpon yow, nud this
is ye word of ye lord \Tito yow. [Signed]
1900.] Ancient Burial-Chrounda of Long Jhlamd.
427
LNCIENT BURIAL-GROUNDS OF LONG ISLAND, N. Y.
By Edw. Doubledat Habris, Esq., of New York City.
[Continued from page 308.]
IN MEMORY of
Joanna the Wife
of Samnel Baker
-who died Octo' ^
A.D. 1763 Aged
26 Years &
6 Months
Nathaniel Baker Son
of Nathaniel Baker
Efq' & M" Sarah
his Wife Died Sep*
24*»^ 1743 Aged 17
Months & 24 Days
In Memory of
Natlian y« Son of
Nathanael Baker
Efq' & Sarah his
Wife who died
Jan'J y« 11"^ 1769
in y« 22<i Year of
his Age
IN MEMORY of
SARAH BAKER the
Wife of NATHANIEL
Baker Efq"" who died
Decemf 12^*^ A.D. 1768
Aged 63 Years and
16 Days
IN MEMORY of
Nathaniel Yoongeft
Son of Natlianiel
Baker Efq' who died
Janry the23<> A.D.
1771 in the 27**» Year
of his Age
Here lyes y« Body
of M' Thomas
Baker Who Departed
this Life Septem'
r 8«» 1736 in y«
[82* Year of his Age
Nathan Baker Son
of Nathaniel Baker
Ef q' & M« Sarah
his Wife Who Died
by the Fall of a Tree
May 9«» 1737 Aged II
years 2 M® & 27 D«
Here lies Interred
the Body of M«
Elizabeth Baker
Relict of M'
Thomas Baker
who died Jnly y®
18"» 1763 in y* 84«»
year of her Age
IN MEMORY of
NATHANIEL BAKER
Efq' who died Janry l^^
A.D. 1772, Aged
72 Years 11 Months
And 27 Days
IN MEMORY
of Hannah & her
Babe y« Wife & Babe
of M' Abraham
Talmage who died
May 30«' A.D. 1763
in y« 21" Year
of her Age
In Memory of
Mary Daughter
of Daniel &
Rachel Dayton
who died Octo^
6"» 1767 Aged
2 Years 5 M©
& 29 Days
IN MEMORY of
M' Daniel Dayton
who died Sept^ y« 4"»
A.D. 1762 in y« 68"»
Year of his Age
428
Ancient BuricU-Ghraunda of Long Island. [Oc
In Memory of
Mifs Jane Ofbom
Daaghter of M'
Tho» & M« Jane
Ofbom, "Who died
March 27«» 1776
in the 80«» Year
of her Age
Jnllana Daughter
of M' Cornelius
& M» Hannah
Ofbom died
Dec 18"^ 1790
Aged 8 months
& 1 day
In Memory of
Mrs, Phebe Miller
Wife of Mr.
John Miller Jun^
"Who died
Nov 17«» 1798
in the 31'* year
of her age
In Memory of
Thomas Son of
Cornelius &
Hannah Ofbom
"Who died
April 8<» 1796
Thomas, Son of
M' Thomas &
M" Phebe Ofbom
died in the year
1776 in the 7"»
year of his Age
In Memoiy of
Mrs. Mary Ofbom
Wife of Mr. Jofeph
Of bora who died
Nov 7^ 1793
aged 60 years
Whatfinners voZue
/ rejign
LOBD *ti8 enough
that thou art mine.
In Memory of
Mr.
Daniel Ofbom
"Who died
Dec^ \^ 1792
in the 73* year
of his Age
In
Memory of
Daniel Dayton Ju'
"who died
Dec 1, 1798
in the 42 year
of his age
In Memoiy of
M*" Thomas Ofbom
"Who departed tliis
Life in the year
of our Lord 1787
Aged 43 years
In Memory of
Mrs. Rachel Dayton
Wife of Deac""
Daniel Dayton
fhe died
Jan. 6"» 1794
in the 68*^ year
of her age
In Memory of
Mrs. Joanna
Wife of Mr.
Abram Coan
"Who died
OctC 29, 1767
In her 2i^
Year
Elifabeth
daughter of
Jeremiah and
Marcy Ofbom
died Sep' 19
1747 Aged
8 years
In Memory of
M™ Marcy Ofbom
Wife of M'
Jeremiah Ofbom
"Who departed this
Life Oct' 5»»» 1767
Aged 62 years
900.] Ancient Burial- Gfrounda of Long Island.
429
In Memory of
M' Jeremiah Ofbom '
who departed this
Life Auguf t 24«»
1776
in the 69«» year
of his Age
In Memory of
Hannah y« Wife of
Lieu* Jonathan
Baker deceit & Sifter
of John Davis who
died Jane 9^ 1767
in y« 77*»» Year of
her Age
IN MEMORY
of M' JOHN DAVIS
who died Ang» y« 3*
A.D. 1766 in the 91*
Year of his Age
In Memory
of M^ Jonathan
Stratton who Depart-
ed this Life Decemb*
theU*»»A.D. 1766
In the ^S^ Year of
his Age
[Grave stone of Mrs. Hi
In Memory of
Noah Barns jun'
Son of M' Noah
and M» Hannah
Bams who died
Octob' y« 26 1763
In the 21"* year
of his Age
IN MEMORY of
Mf Elif ha Conkling
Who Died Fabry 16«»»
A.D. 1772 Aged 81
Years & 11 Months
IN MEMORY of
MARY the Daughter
of STEPHEN and
MARY HEDGES
who Departed
this Life FebT the
17"^ A.D. 17C8 in
the Id^^ year of
her Age
IN MEMORY
of M' WILLIAM
HEDGES who
departed this
Life Noyf the 4*^*
1768 in the Sd^
year of liis Age
In Memoiy of
Mr. Noah Bams
who died
Dec' 27t»» AD. 1794
aged 91 years
and 2 months
, wife of Mr. Noah Bams is near by.]
IN MEMORY
of Efther y« Wife of
M' Elifha Conkling
who died Octob'
y 26**» A.D. 1766
in y« 68«» Year
of her Age
IN MEMORY
of M' Benjamin
Conkling who
died June y« 6*^
1764 Aged
29 Years
Here
lies the Body
of M« Mary Conkling
the wife of M'
Ananias Conkling
who died Decern'
the 6 1760 in the 40^
Year of her Age
IN MEMORY of
Abiah the Wife of
William Hedges
who died Octo. 27*»»
A.D: 1763 In y« 78«»
Year of her Age
In Memory of
M' Jacob Conkling
who died Novem'
y« e^ 1768 In y«
28th Year of
his Age
430
Ancient BuriaUCfraunds of Long Island. [Oet
In Memory of
Mrs. Elizabeth
Miller Wife of
Mr. Huntting
Miller who died
Febn 1ft 1792
In the 89**» Year
of her Age
Sarah the
Daughter of
Mulf ord &
Ruth Conkling
died April y
15^ 1757 Aged
1 Year 6 M**
& 24 Days
HERE LYES THE
BODY OF M'
Nathan Conckmng
SON OF M' ElISHA
CONCKLING WHO
DIED OCTOBER Y« 9«>
1746 IN Y« 28D
YEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE LIES BURIED
THE BODY OF Cap"'
Cornelius CoNBxmo
WHO DIED OCTH Y* SO^**
Anno Domini 1748
IN THE 84«» YEAR
OF HIS AGE
HERE : LYETH
THE : BODY : OF : M»
MARY: CONKLING
WIFE : OF : CAPr : COR=
NELIVS : CONKLING
WHO : DYED : AVG VST
THE : 13 : TH : ANNO : 1712
IN: THE: 44: TH: YEARE
OF : HER : AGE
HERE
LYETH THE
BODY OF MARY
DIBELL THE
WIFE OF GEORGE
DIBELL WHO DYED
THE 8 DAY OF
lANVARY AGED
23 YEARS 1705:6
JEREMIAH HEDGES
SON OF M'
WILL'n & M«
TEMPERANCE HEDGES
AGED 6 MONTHS
& 10 D« DIED
SEPT 80*»» 1742
HERE
LYETH : THE
BODY : OF : ANTHONY
LVDLAM : WHO
DYED : MAY : THE S^
1716 : IN : THE : 17™
YEAR: OF: HIS: AGE
HERE
LYES THE
BODY OF HANNAH
CONKLING WHO
DIED SEPTEMBER
Y* 12 1720
AGED 13 YEARS
IN MEMORY OF
CATHERIN DAU' OF M'
Aaron & m™
Mary Isaacs
DIED JULY 10^ 1761
AGED 6 MONTHS
&5D3
In Memory
of Abigail Daughr
of M^ Daniel and
M» Abigail
Conkllug died
Febry y« 19"» 1753
in the 6*^ year
of her Age
IN MEMORY of
JOHN Son of
John & Elizabeth
Hedges who died
Sepf 18th A.D. 1742
Aged 21 Years
And 10 Months
HERE LIES BURIED
THE BODY OF
M' JOHN HEDGES
AGED 67 YEARS
DEOo JANUARY 9^
1737
1900.] Ancient Burial- Grounds of Long Island.
431
HERE : IS
THE : BODY : OF
MARY : HEDGES
WHO : WAS : DAVG
HTER : OF : JOHN
AND : RVTH : HEDGES
WHO : DYED : AVGSt
THE : lOTH : ANNO : 1712
IN : THE : 13th : YEAR
OF : HER : AGE
In Memory of
Thomas Chatfleld
JuEC-Efq* died
Janry y* I" 1742/3
In ye 31'* year
of his age
In Memory
of Abraham
Stratton 2 years
Old & Mehitable
Stratton 18 days Old
who died on y« 26»*»
and 26th of Sep' 1738
Son and Daughter of
M' Jonathan and M"
Mehitable Stratton
In MEMORY OF
Thomas Chatfield Esq*"
DIED JanR 13"*
1764
IN THE QS^ YEAR
OF HIS AGE
Here
lies the
Body of
Abraham Stratton
f on of M' Jonathan
& M" Mehitable
Stratton he died
Aog't y« 20'»» 1762 in
ye 9th year of his Age
In MEMORY OF
M" Hannah Chatfield
Relict of
Thomas Chatfield Esq'^
DIED AlV' 26"^ 1754
IN the GS^ year
of her AGE
Here lies the
Body of M' Thomas
Davis who Departed
this Life September
the 27tJ» 1751 Aged
65 Years
In Memory
of Catherine y«
Daughter of M»
John & M" Ca=
therine Davis fhe
died November
3d 1752 in y 1^^ year
of her age
Abigail y«
Daughter of
John &, Kathe
rine Davis
died June y«
lOtb 1758
Aged 9 Weeks
& 3 Days
IN MEMORY OF
Phebe Chatfield
DIED AUG«* 26"»
1764
IN Y« 18"» YEAR
OF HER AGE
In Memory
of Benjamin Son
of M' John & M"
Catherine Davis
he died October
y« 19t»» 1752 in y« 8«i
Year of his Age
In
Memory of
Benjamin Son
to Mr John &
M" Catherine
Davis Who
Died July 22
A.D. 1754 Ag-
-ed 9 Weeks
In Memory of
lohn Son to
M' Stephen
& M" Amie
Hedges Died
May 2 A D 1769
Aged About
16 years
432
Ancient Burial-Grounds of Long Island.
[Oct.
IN MEMORY of
Katherine y« Wife of
M' John Davis who
died April 11«» A.D.
1769 in y« 37«» Year
of her Age
She f ear'd the Lord
Obey'd His Voice
Hop*d in His Word
And died of Choice
In Memory of
John Hedges
Son of Aaron
& Mary Isaacks
who died Nov
U^ 1769 Aged
18 MO & 6 Days
In Memory of
M* Stephen
Hedges who
died May the
2D 1760 Aged
67 Years
In Memory of
Mary daub of M'
Aaron & m»
Mary Isaacs
DIED DEC 21«» 1754
AGED 7 WEEKS
&6D8
HERE LYES THE
BODY OF M«
Elizabeth Gerdiner
the wife of m'
John Gerdiner
died may y« 19"»
1747 IN Y« ei^
YEAR OF HER AGE
Here lyes Baried
the Body of
M' Seth Parsons
Who Deed Sep*
y« 19t»» 1725 Aged
about 61 Years
Here lyeth the Body of
Sarah wife of Seth Person*
DecD who depD this life
Novnhe 8tJ» A.D. 1740
In y« Q7^ year of her age
Since it so plainly doth appear
We ware not made for to stay here
But that we all muft goe this way
Let us prepare without delay
PUAH BARNES DAU'
TO M' NOAH & M"
HANNAH BARNES
DECD SEP*' Y« 14th 1766
IN Y« 6t»^ YEAR
OF HER AGE
Here lyes Buried
ye Body of M»
Sarah Parsons
Who Dec Nov^'
y« 16t»^ 1725 Aged
81 Years & 6 M^
In Memory of
Puah ye wife of
John Davis who
died Decem' y«
24*^ A.D. 1747
in y« 74t»» Year of
her Age
HERE LYES Y^ BODY
OF M» JERUSHA HEDGES
WIDOW OF M' JEREMIAH
HEDGES AGED 27
YEARS & 9 MO
DIED MAY Y* 21**
1742
HERE LYES BURIED
THE BODY OF
LEWIS HEDGES
DECd NOVh 7^
1788
IN Y« 17th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
1900.] Ancient JSurial- Grounds of Long Island.
433
HERE LIES BURIED
THE BODY OF M'
JEREMIAH HEDGES
DECD OCTOBER Ut»^
1738 IN ¥• 2o"»
YEAR OF HIS AGE
In Memory of
Edward Mulford
who died Sepf
y« 12«» 1764 in y«
25**^ Year of
his Age
STEPHEN HEDGES.
[This is the footstone. The headstone
is in fragments, the face destroyed, bnt
was of same size, shape and probable
age, and by the side of that of Jeremiah
Hedges.]
HERE LYES ¥• BODY
RUTH
OF M" xxxxxxx CHAMPNEY
WIFE TO M' SAMUEL
CHAMPNEY AGED 88
YEARS DECD APRIL
Y« 26* 1728
Here Lyes y« Body of
M*^ Jeremiah Miller
who Dec* Janu'y 2"*
1728/4 Aged 67 Years
Here lyes Buried y«
Body of M« Mary
Miller widow of M'
Jeremiah Miller
Who Departed this
Life Ocf 9^ A.D, 1748 in y«
96**» Year of Her Age
HERE LYES BURIED
THE BODY OF
M' THOMAS MULFORD
DECD NOVR Y« 2D 1782
IN Y« 77tJ» YEAR
OF HIS AGE
HERE LYES Y« BODY
OF M« MARY MULFORD
WIDOW OF M'
THOMAS MULFORD
DIED JUNE 14"^
1748 in r 86«»
YEAR OF HER AGE
HERE LYES BURIED
THE BODY OF M»
MERCY MULFORD WIFE
TO M' TH08 MULFORD
AGED 61 YEARS
DIED MAY Y« 11^
1737
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF DAVID MOLFORD SOw OF THOMAS
MOLFORD DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPR Y"- 12 -1722 AGED • 22 • YEARS
NINE MONTHS AND 28 DAYS
Ebenezer Mulford Son of M' Timothy & M" Sarah Mulford Dec* Jan«7 8*»» 1724
Aged 6 weeks.
ESTHER DAUGHTR OF TIMOTHY AND SARAH MULFORD AGED 5
YEARS 5 MO & 7 D8 DIED MAY Y« 21^^ 1717.
Chriftopher Mulford Son of M^ Timothy & M" Sarah Mulford Dec<» Octo»>' y«
13^** 1719 Aged 7 Weeks.
Sarah Daugh^ of M' Timothy & M« Sarah Mulford Died Sept 14th 1728 Aged 4
weeks.
In Memory of Nathan y« Son of Edward & Amie Mulford who died Decern*** 15*^
1752 Aged about 2 Months
Here lyes Buried
ye Body of M'
Timothy Mulford
Who Departed this
life Decem»»f W"^ Anno
DomS 1741 Aged
about 60 Years
In Memory of
Samvel Parsons
Jun' who died
Aogft 17*»» 1752
in y« 69"» Year
of his Age
434
Ancient BuriaUGfrounds of Long Island. [Oct.
In Memoiy
Here lies
of M" Cathe= .
the Body of M»
rine Relect
Puah Hudfon wife
to M' Eanos
of M^ Henery
Talmage
Hudfon "Who died
Who Died
July y« 26^ 1752 in y«
May 12 A.D.
52nd year of her Age
1762 Aged
IN MEMORY of
In
MEHETABEL the
Memory of Ste-
Daughter of NATHAN
phen Son to M'
and HANNAH
Recompence &
HEDGES who died
M" Puah SherrlU
Sept' 28t»» A.D. 1768
Died Auguft 29
in the 31« Year
A.D. 1767 Aged
of her Age
6 years
In Memory
HERE LYETH THE
of Temperance
BODY OF DANIEL
the Daughter of
^-v-*
M' Daniel & Mr-
WHO
BUSNELL
Rachel Edwards
DEPARTED
-ETATIS
who died March
THIS LIFE
SU2B
r 7^ 1762 in y 16«»
APRIL 27"^
year of her Age
1723
HERE LYETH Y« BODY
OF JOHN CHRISTOPHERS
OF NEW LONDON WHO
IN COMING FROM THE WEST
INDIAS WAS CAST AWAY
ON Y« SOVTII SIDE IN A STORM
IVLY THE 29TH 1723 AND
ALL WERE LOST Y« NEXT
DAY HE WAS DECENTLY
INTERED AGED 22 YEARS
In Memory
of Robert Son of
M^ Robert & M"
Mary Parsons
he died Novemb'
ye 23'^ A.D. 1753 in
ye 9**» year of his Age
Here lyes the
Body of M"
Lois Ilednres Wife
to M*" Samuel
Hedges Who Dec*
November 2°*^ 1718
Aged 38 Years
Heare lies
THE Body of mr»
Sarah Sberlcl the wife <>'
Recompense Sheriel M'
who died no*>f y® 6^ Ano. Do
mini 1738 Aged 27
yeares
Puah Daughter
of Recompence
Slierell Died
Aug" the Q^
1747 one Year
and 6 months &
18 day
Abraham
Son of M'
Recompence and
M" Puah Sherill
he died March v«
29 1760 in the i^
year of her age
In Memory
of Jemima Daught'
of M' William &
M" Jemima Bams
who died Nov'
ye29t»» 1752 in y* 3*
year ef her Age
[To be continued.]
1900.] First Church of Rockingham, Vt. 435
RECORDS OF THE FIRST CHURCH OF ROCKINGHAM,
VERMONT.
Copied by Thomas Bellows Peck, Esq., of Walpole, N. H.
[Continued ft'om page 300.]
The Chh in Rockingham however soon called upon Chester members &
they by sending us a Copy of their Covenant & proceedings gave us full
satisfaction that they were duly Organized & regularly separated from us
as a distinct Chh. during the first Sve years two of the first nine who sub-
Bcrib(?d the Covenant were removed by Death. Since the first gathering
of the Chh, about 70 have been received, some of whom have been removd
by Death, others have removed from us to other places Some have so
left us in principle as to have left our Communion, & there remains now
about 50, little more than 12 are Males, a Considerable part of the male
members are aged, & the active part of the Chh are about as small as when
I was ordained.
It pleased Providence to remove from the Chh some years past & soon
after each other three Deacons who as it were began with us, & were great
supporters & helpers to further Religion among us.
The unhappy disputes in Politics which at several times have run so high
among us, have evidently been unfavourable to the flourishing of Religion,
the Disputes & divisions in respect to Religious principles which have had
a great run among us, tho' they may not have lessened the Quantity of
Religion, have been unfavourable to the Communion & Numbers of the
Chh. The increase of Wealth in this Town & the Introduction of Luxu-
ries, the Changes in Civil Government, the endeavours & attempts which
have l)een made for Obtaining some Publick funds for providing a decent
house & supporting Publick Worsliip therein, & the disappointments which
attended these attempts, & the common Disputes which have arisen in Civil
matters, all have evidently appeared unfavourable to the flourishing state
of outward Reli*riou among us. the mention of these general things read-
ily reminds us of the great Share of Calamity *s which we have suffered &
been carried thro*. Our present weakness, & the frowns of Heaven which
are upon us need not be dissembled & every private View may well be
swallow'd up in a regard for Religion & Community. At the present pop-
ulous State of the Town, & its great increase in Wealth no decent provision
can be made for publick Worship after repeated trials ; Without any addi-
tion to the Minister's Salary under all the depreciation that attends it It
has become more & more burdensome no decent provisions are made for
the Administration of Ordinances but not to enlarge upon the peculiar Cir-
cumstances of the Town as might easily be done, the Pastor wishes to be
encouraged & strengthened, if it can be done consistent with truth & hon-
esty, otherways not.
The above Statement of the Pastor was not objected to or disputed by
the brethren, it being requested by the Brethren to hear what the Pastor
offerr'd to the People hist October, when he left off Preaching the substance
of it was read to them & is as follows —
I would mention to the Congregation that it is twenty four years since
my l>eing a Minister here tlie 27^^ of October next, next Sabbath on which
I expect to exchange will be the last Sabbath of the year & whereas my
436
First Church of Rockingham^ Vt*
[Oct,
health is encb that I cant preach in this meetiiig house during the Winter
Reason^ Aiid as a very Considerable part of tho»e who attend upon publick
Worsliip are Wimieu & Children & flucb as live at a distance & cant con-
vemeQtly attend, I think it my Duty to relinquish my Salary & desist from
all mmist<i:rial Services during the Winter season I expect you will be
Supply *d next Saljbath witli preachings and I would further add that I do
not leave off preaching on account of any disinclination to the hugines^ or
disali'ection to tbe Peoi>lej but on acooimt of the peculiar Situation <& Cir-
cumstances of the Town.
alter some Conference upon the above, — no Votes were past, but the
Chh meeting was adjourned to the Meeting House on the first Monday in
April at One O Clock in the Afternoon.
l^Iet according to adjournment when it was condiided that M^ Whiting
make his proposiils of beginning preaching agiiin to the people in Town
Met^tiiig & thus begin & hm Salary be paid by those w ho have not Certificate<i,
in profiortiou to their doing their part towards Supplying the Pulpit tho
whole time.
March. 180D
the Chh met at the house of the ReV^ M' Whiting agreable to api>oint-
meut, when the Pastor made request that he might be dismisseil from his
Ministerial Labours & after Conversing on the Subject the Chh Voteti to
comply with the Past^^r's Requeat that a Dissolution of the Pastoral Kela*
tion between pastor & Chh should tiike place & Chose brother Jehiel Webb
& brother John Ellis a Committee to unite with the Committee of the Town
to invite an ecclesiastical Council to ad™e & assist in this important trans-
notion, 2**^^ Voted to send to the Chha in Walpole, Grafton and Spring-
field as a Council.
Letters Missive were accordingly sent to those Chhs, who all of them
met at the house of William Hall in Rockingham on the 18"' of Hay 1809
& having formed into Ecclesiastical Coimcii, they united in the foUowing
result Viz.
^Mid of Sev* Mr, Whiting's records of meetings,']
Rockingham A,D. 1818.
Be it rememlK^red, that Elijah Wollage on the first Saturday of July
A.D, 1818, ctirae first to this town, at the request of Judge Knight, one of
the Com'^ for hiring preaching to supply the ptdpit in the north meeting
house in s^' Rockingham . . » That the said Wollage contTacted for four
months, that, on the expiration of that term, the Society gave him a
call to preach with them four years, beginning the first of July afd. that
he accept** the call on a salary of S425.00 per annum, that as the church
of the Rev^^ I^Ir. Wliitiiig was no longer to l>e found ; but most of the mem-
hers either deiwl or removed iiway or had joiuKl to some other denomination
it was ihougbt expedient to look up whwt few there? might be found and in
some way organize for the enjoyment of Gospel privileges.
It was, therefore, thought advi.sab!e to iu^-ite some of the neighljoring
ministers of the Congregational order to come jind a-ssist in reestablishing a
church in this iilace. Accordingly, on Thursday^ tlie fifth day of Novem-
ber A.D. 1818, the Rev. Sylvester Sage of Westminister, feast Parish^
the Rev'^ Mr. Field, of Westminster, West Parish, the Rev* M*^ Smiley of
Springfield and the Rev. M^ Goodale of Grafton, convened at the dweliiiig
1900.] First Church of Rochtnghaniy Vt. 437
house of the Rev^ Elijah WoUage, in said Rockingham, and, after due
examination of M*^ Whiting's records and that no visible church of Christ
coold possibly be found : they submitted to the few, who had been profes-
sors in the old church, imder M' Whiting, and some others, who had been
members of other churches, the following confession of faith and covenant,
viz, —
We believe &c &c
You and each of you believe there is only one living and true GOD.
that there is One Mediator between God and man, even Jesus Christ, and
there is no salvation in any other : that the Holy Ghost proceedeth from
the Father and the Son and is the Renewer, Sanctifier, Comforter and*per-
f ecter of his Saints ; and that these three, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, are
the one GOD.
We believe &c
You and each of you believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New
Testaments are the word of GOD, and the only sure guide to direct the
tempers, desires and dependance of the soul and the actions of life : that
sin is a most deadly evil and unrepented of, will issue in endless death, its
just wages : while true holiness is exceeding lovely in itself and wDl pro-
duce unspeakable happiness to its possessors, and end in eternal life and
blessedness in the kingdom of glory.
Thus •! >■ profess and believe.
Covenant
We do now covenant —
You and each of you do now endeavor, in the sincerity of our (your) hearts,
to take the Lord Jehovah, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, whose being and
perfections we (you) have professed to believe, to be our (your) GOD, and
engage to be his williug subjects forever. We (you) take the holy scrip-
tures for the only rule of our (your) life and accordingly covenant to live
agreeably to them, a life of repentance, faith and new obedience ; and to
renounct* every evil & false way. We give (you give) up ourselves (your-
self) to Christ in this his church and engage to attend on all the ordinances
of GOD's house and the Gospel discipline here administered, so long as it
shall please God to continue us (you) here among us.
Tlius we (you) and each of you promise and engage, dependhig on divine
grace to enable us (you) rightly to perform these our (your) Covenant
Vows.
The foregoing Confession of faith and Covenant, having been read by
the Rev. M"" Sage in the presence of the other ministers and many wit-
nesses, they were both uiumimously adopted and subscribed to, by Samuel
Ober, Hezekiah Rice, John Stoel, William Stems, and Nathan' Clark, and
also by Lydia Sterns and Elizabeth Rice.
Aft<T the foregoing had been subscribed to, they were again read by the
Rev. ]\P Sage, to the subscribing members, in the Second person. You and
each of you &c &c &c and the subscribers having made choice of the Rev.
Elijah Wollage for their Moderator, were then declared to be the Congre-
gational Church of Christ in Rockingham.
Attest . Elijah Wollage, Moderator
of said Church.
The church, for the first time, celebrated the Lord's Supper, Lord's day,
June the G'^ 1819, at which time, we received an accession of twenty eight.
Second Communion July 18, 1819. Six members were this day added to
the church.
43S
First Church of liockingham^ Vt.
[Oct,
Third commnmon, Lord's tlay Sept* 12, 1819 — Three were added.
October 31*^ 1811* — fourth commtinion and two were adcltnl.
Nov 11. 1819 The church, being didy requested, met and proceeded to
busmes^
Fii-st, uDanimouslj voted that they are Batisfied with all former prooeed-
in«^, both of their Pastor and tlie church as a body.
Secondly. Chose brother Henry CX Day their Clerk, whose duty shaU be
to warn a meeting of said church, or request the Pastor so to do, at any
time^ when two or more of the bret!iren shall make application for the
same to him in writing : and who shall in the absence of the Pastor
certify oHieiallyj when nt'cessary, any doings or votes of the church, or
when the Pastor is a party in any church dilhculty or church Jabor
with him* And it shall be his duty to keep a fair record of all busi-
ness and proceedings of the church, excepting admission and baptismsi
and them at his own election.
Thirtlly, Chose three brethi"en, to wit, Samuel Go wing, Moses Hill and
David Pulsipher Junior, an informing Committee^ whose duty be either
jointly or severally, to give notice to the Pastor or the Clerk of all
public and open breaches and violations of Cliristian duty, covenant
obligations and regulations of this church, which may come within Uteir
knowk^lge or the knowledge of either of them.
Fourthly. Tliat all private labor, for private offences shall be according
to the eighteenth chapter of St Maitliew's Go8|ieL
Fifthly. That theie shall in future be four Btate^d communions in Urn
church in each year : the first to be on the first Sal>bath in the month
of JMay, the second^ on the lijst tSablmth in July, the third, on the first
Sabbath in September and tlie fourth on the last Sabbath iii Oc toiler,
or at the discretion of the Pastor, if he shall think it will better acom-
mfxlate the church, on any other Lord's day in said month.
Sixthly. That no caiididate shall be admitted into the church without giving
sxjtisfactory evidence of a change of hesirt. This evidence to lie given
to the Pastor, who, for the present, is appointed by the church as their
committee for sucli examination.
Seventhly. That every^ candidate shall stand propounded, two full weeka,
before a<lmission, that any brother or sister may liave au opportunity
to exixmine such candidate relative to their hope and every qualifiok
tioUj the (.Tospel makes requisite for charch membership.
Eighthly. That no cantlidate shall be required to make any public con-
fession for any former sins, crimes or misdemeanors, when his or her
repentance and reformation shall evidence a new heart and life : and
such, as in the chanty of the church, God accepts.
Ninth. That all after ofl'ences shall be confessed, if brought before the
church or becomes a matter of public notoriety, l>efore the whole con-
gregation.
Tenth. The ordinance of baptifim shall be administered to the childreJi of
none, but such as are in full communion in this or some Sister church-
Eleventh. That no person shall be received as a witness w ho is out of
the church, against any member, unless in the judgment of the church,
such per&on is of strict integrity and truth.
Twelft!j. That no member of any Sister Congregational chmxih, residing
in this town, sliall have any Church privileges, after one year's resi*
dence, except such member unite witli thi^ Church in covenant relation.
1900.] American Doctorates at Gottingen. 439
This article, however, is not to debar any one who may belong to any
sister church in any of the towns next joining to this town, who are
still under the watch and care of their own respective churches.
Thirteenth. That the church in future wDl hold a prayer meeting on the
first Monday in every month to unite with the general concert of
prayer, now established in all the churches.
Fourteenth. That the church will be preparing their minds for the
choice of two brethren to fill the office of deacon, before another stated
communion.
The foregoing articles were unanimously voted and adopted as the rules
and regulations of this church.
Elijah Wollage Pastor
and Moderator
(To be continued.]
AMERICAN DOCTORATES AT GOTTINGEN.
By James Datie Bxh^leb, LL JD., Madison, Wis.
A DINNER was recently given in New York at the Metropolitan
Club in honor of Americans who in the fiflies studied at the George-
Augustus University of Gottingen. At the table where thirty-two
sat down an account was presented of all Americans known to have
previously studied at that institution, and the names of six were
brought forward, namely: Everett, Ticknor, Bancroft, Cogswell,
Longfellow and Motley. But half of these — Ticknor, Longfellow
and Motley — obtained no degree there. The other three were
there made doctors of i)hilo8ophy : Edward Everett in 1817, J. G.
Cogswell and George Bancroft two years later.
Another name was unaccountably overlooked in this roll of honor
as reported in the Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical So-
ciety, 2d S. xii. p. 366 : namely, Robert Bridges Patton. Patton,
bom at Philadelphia in 1794, was graduated from Yale in 1817,
and at once became tutor at Middlebury ; was soon elected Professor
with leave to study abroad, and in 1821 was doctorated at Gottin-
gen— the fourth American thus honored — no longer after the second
and third than they came after the first. Patton was Professor in
Middlebury till 1825, then in Princeton till 1829, tlien in the
University of the City of New York. He brought to Middlebury
a valuable classical library ; established a Philological Society ; and
gave such an impulse to classical study there as is still felt. Among
his publications were a translation of the Greek Tables of Thiersch
(pp. 86), Andover, 1822; New York, 1830; and the first American
edition of Donnegan's Greek Lexicon, Boston, 1832, with corrections
from Passow's Thesaurus, and suppressions of words that lacked
classical authority, etc. He was cut down in the midst of his best
years, in 1839.
440
Letters of Daniel Wilcox^ Jr.
[Oct.
TWO LETTERS FROM DANIEL WILCOX, JR.,
REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER, WRITTEN
IN 1775 AND 1776.
Cotnmtitiioiited by Daxtkl W. Fowlix, of CbJcaip, HI*
I SEND you copies of two letters, written by Daniel Wilcox,
junior, a Revolutionary soldier, from Middletown, Ct., who waa
at the defense of Boston, in the years 1775-6, and who died in the
latter year, and was it is stated huricd in the old cemetery- in Rox-
bury. I ha%*e seen in my lifetime the pocket-book which he had in
his j>088C86ion at hie death (go it was claimed), and I now have
one piece of Continental money, wliich says it is good for five Span-
ish Milled Dollars, which was found in that puree at the time of his
decease.
Roxberey, ye 15th day at Evening 1775,
Ever Loving wife :
After my teucler Regards for you, and my Dear Chil-
dren, 1 take this opportunity to Rite unto you. Hoping these few linea will
lind you all WelU as threw the Divine Goodriess of God, theay leive me at
present* I would iufonn you that Brother liuiac, yet renmins verey week
and LoWt hut in tht^ hole» Ive reson to think, that he is considerable Bet-
ter, but not yet able to Ride yet. I hope that by the goodness of God to
him, that he will in a few days be able to be got home, if the Doctor and
offisers will give Liberty, which is now altogether unserten: — the Campa
are iSiekley : Engine Rite is, and Sargent Gillet. and Sergent Bcx)th, and
sum others are all unwell,. John Hihen Highey, yet remain verey Daii-
gerns,. Likewise, Jonas Hubbiird m Sick and gone into the Hospitde.
fnrtheremore I would inform yon, that I haive this Day Had the oJlpo^
tunity to Htjre a Number of Cannon fired : — the Regulers at the jirst fired
one gun from there Floting Batterey, then our men tired upon them, and
the number of Cannon whicth was fired from the Bresteworke and from there
Floting Batterey was 27 Cannon, and Hove two bumshels over into Rox-
berey, : one vStruck a Barne upon the RntL and Went Down threw t
Scaifiehl, and threw a Stable dore, and then Broake, but hurte nobody all-
tho' there was one man then in the Baroe, and Several nere by : the other*
they say. Struck in a Cornfield, hut I have not seen it only as I stud some
distance from it. and saw the Smoake of it when it Burst,, furthermore
thire waa one man wounded by one of the Enemy s Ball, but I hope not
mortiilly : one of thaire Ball went WTite over my J lead and afterward w»8
Picked up by our meen : and another Ball struck a Large Lirab of a pine
tree nere by, where was a Grate number of our men Stood, but hurt noth-
ing. Likewise, there is a number of vessels to the number of thirteen or
forteen, Sale veeela, now appear in Site, supposed to lie the same, that
went out of the Harbor of Boston some time ago : our men fired but fore
or live of thaire Cannon, but they fired some tield pesea at the Enemy*
whether they ilid any Execution or not, I am unable to say. tlie Enemy
1900.] Letters of Daniel Wilcox^ Jr. 441
did not march out, but I do wish that they had, God being on our Side we
need not fear them. So no more at Present, but I remain,
your Loving friend and Comfort until Death.
Daniel, Wilcox, Jun*
Roxberey. July 23d day 1776,
Loving Wife : — After my love to you, I kindly this opportunity to Rite
a few lines to you Hoping these Lines will find you all well, as threw the
goodness of God they leaive me in good health. Please to Remember my
Duty to mv Honored Parients, and my Love toa all my Bretheren and Sis-
ters, for I naint time to Write in particular to them Our Company are all
well, all the others are Sickley — I would inform you, that Sargent Maget
is Dead, and Jabez Miller, is Dead, and I am informed that Nathaniel l^iil-
ler, and Lieut Rite, is verey Sick. William Miller is week and low, and
may have a dismission if he cold get Home. Eliphelet has got the momps
but isnt bad : — Simeon Linston, has got about again — Furthermore, I would
inform you, that I Have Seen Brother Samuel Gibson, and Brother Solo-
mon Sage, and Brother Porter, and they are all Well, and I am informed
that Brother Sage, has behaved verey well Ever since that he left home,
f urthermoere I would inform you that our men Last Nite took three Regu-
lars, at a place called Browns Chimneys : — ^furtheremore I would inform
you that our troops are in High Spirits, and himdreds of our men are sent
Every Day to cut fashines, in order to Erect a Brestworke, as I suppose,,
on Dorgester there is Graite Preparations for Something or other, from
Reports — thaink it will not be long before we Shall make a trial for Bos-
ton, which I hope God in his Providence will Prosper our attempts, and
for which I ask an interest in your prayer to God for wisdom and Direction
and Protection. I would inform you that we live well, we have good
Provisions, and as for my own part, I have plenty of bisness, for I haive
received Ridgemental orders for to turn out our men and Call the Role at
Sunrise and Sunset, and to Exersise our men — those that are not on Duty
in the forenoon and in the AfterNoon — and the Ridgment are to meet
three times a week for P^xersise, and I have the men to warn on Duty, and
to maicke a Morning Reporte and a weekly Return, and for to Rieceive
orders Every Day, sumtimes very long, sumtimes it taickes most a sheet of
My paper for me to Rite them Down I live very contented altho I haive
more Bisness then any other Serg't in the Company, but I Ly and taicke
my Rest Every Nite, but I haint had any time to go and see Myron
Clarke but Abraham Sage Ses, that he understands that Lut Rite, sold
the Gun that did belong to Brother Isaac a few days before I Came
Down, but I cant Leive me Bisness at Present to See anything about it
as I am so very bisey. So I haint time to Rite any more at present — So
I Remain,
your friend and Husban untill Death.
Daniel, Wilcox.
JrxioR.
N.B. I haive this minit Received News that Eliphelet Porter, Has got
well, and was one that went out and toock the 3 Regulars Lst Nite — this
I Receive<l from Butler Gibbard as I was inclosin this letter.
Daniel, Wilcox. Jrx'
vol. liv. 29
Bev.nabijak Weld, of AuMorv, Mau.
A SKETCH C>F THE LIFE OF THE REV* HABUAH
WELD, OF ATILEBORO, MASS.
Wtom Ihe acMMorififei «f ike kte 0avi» ItXLMv, of AtUcbomav Msm*
RcT* Tboiias WsLiiy cbe G^ Gfwdfitker o€ Mr. Wdd
fit Trifurj ColL
18. He
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dtttf vig, Joltflit
He
in iei4 itt FoliDg, Cow Enex, 39 i
163i
I, (tbe Gnnd&ilier ol HsfaQiA) hap?
Leaving Loadoa in tlie Wm» sad FruM
9, ftfid mhri&g is BaUM Jne 5, 163fL Tlie next inoittk ke
tied m Boxkofj. Hit aon TkonM, «^ Jime 4, 1650, Dorotk^
of Bev^ Seat' Whuing, of Lrna, Mtti. kad 8 ckiL b, in Roxbonr,
Ike father af Hfibijjdi, bi|>^ June If, 16d5. (A gndoste o<
ColL In 1S71.) F^encked tereral jean kelote ke
lor kii first w^ Not. 9, 1681, EHndselk, ^n. of Bev. Mm
Medileldt Hsaa. Hid two chit by tkk marmge, Elixnbetk, nikd
(A graduate of Harrard, irbo d. at Boxb>iir]r» Jtilj 2], 1704).
d. JiUy 19| 1687, and he m^ for second w. Maryy dan. of Habijih SaTage,
of Boaton* Tbe cfail* bj thia mamage, were, Sam^ bw Mar. 4, 1701,
and Jiabijah^ b* at Daactable, MasB^ Sept. 2, 1702. Rev. Tbonaaa m^
jniniiter in DunBlable, and d« Jane S, 1702, nearly three mootha belofa
the Hrth of Habijah. Blary, tbe widow of Thomaat lived with ker aoa
Habijah (aft^r hu marriage in 1728), where she d. June % 1731. The
following int^criptioD is copied from ber tombstone. Here lies inter^ j*
Body of Mj» alary Weld, f wife of y* Rev* Thomas Weld, late of Dun-
ftabJe. Deces^ June ye 2* 'l 731 , in ye 64*^ year of her age.
^ ' Tbe Rigbteoos ihAll be in
Everlasting Eemembraiice*'' ^abn 112-e.
The following is taken in sobatance from the history of Attleboro^ Mass^
pab. by John Doggett, Esq., in 1B34 :
^ Rev. liabtjah Weld, the third miDister of AttleborOy. was dial _
for his usef nlness in the ministry, and bighly respected as a man bol
home and abroad. His united to an uncommon degree, the affectioi
his people for the long period of nearly 55 years daring which he was th^T
Pastor. He was a man of talents and respectable acquirements ; was ex*
teuAively known. He graduated at Harvard College in 1723, and was
ordaine<l pastor of the first church in Attteboro, OcL 1, 1727. The follow-
ing DOtioe of his character is taken from a communication in Dr. Dwight*«
Travels. Mr. Weld was below the middle stature, and in the latter part
of his life, corpulent. His constitution was vigorous, and his mind almost
singularly energetic. The stipend which he received from his parishioners
consisted of an annual salary of two hundred and twenty dollars, and the
use of a parsonage lot which furnished him with wood, and a little pasture.
With bis patrimony he purchased a farm of about 70 acres of moderately
good land, and a decent house. His numerous family were educated with
the means that have been mentioned, in a manner superior to what is usually
found in E«imilar circumstances, entertained much company in a style of
gi-nuine hospitality, and was always prepared to contribute to the necessitiai
of other».
For the regulation of his domestic concerns, Mr. Weld prescribed to him-
self and hiB family, a fixed system of rules, whidi were always observed,
1900.] Bev. Hahijak Weld, o/Ataebaro, Maus. 443
and oontriboted not a little to the pleasantness and prosperity of his life.
His children, laborers and servants submitted to them with cheerfulness,
and his house become the seat of absolute industry, peace and good order.
Breakfast was on the table precisely at six, dinner at twelve^ ana supper at
six in the evenmg. After supper he neither made visits himself, nor per-
mitted any of his family to do so.
His observation of the Sabbath was peculiarly exemplary. He permitted
no act to be done in his house on that day, except such as were acts of
mercy and necessity in the strict sense.
Mr. Weld was naturally of a very ardent disposition. Yet so entirely
had he acquired an ascendancy over his temper, that a censurable, or im-
prudent act is not known to have been done by him, nor an improper word
ottered. To vice and licentiousness, in every form, he gave no indulgence,
either in his conversation, or his public instructions. On the contrary,
idleness, intemperance, profaneness, and all kinds of immoral conduct were
reproved bv him with severity. His example in the practice of every vir-
tue was such as to create in all classes entire veneration for his character.
It is doubted whether any one ever uttered a reproach against him.
Nor was his piety less remarkable. Since the days of the Apostles, it
is questioned whether his zeal, fidelity, and intrepidity, have been excelled.
During the long period of 55 years, he was not once detained from the pul-
pit by disease. His prayers were wholly formed by himself, and adapted
with strict propriety to the various occasions on which they were made.
His sermons were written, and were usually delivered without variation
from his notes. Yet at times he addressed his congregation extemporane-
ously in a manner eminently forcible and affecting.
Mr. Weld continued his labors to the Sabbath before his death, without
any visible decline of his powers either of body or mind. On the Tutwlay
following he rode in his chaise to Providence, ten miles ; returned about
four o'clock in the afternoon ; walked into the house, told his wife that he
was unwell, and requested her to open a window, sat down and instantly
expired, of an Apoplexy. So well were his secular affairs arranged that
the settlement of his estate cost less then five dollars.
At the death of Mr. Weld, only one of his congregation was living of
those who assisted in bis settlement. The house of Mr. Weld was the
resort of many distinguished persons from Boston, Providence, aud other
parts of New England and in no house were they treated more hospitiibly.
His manners were at once dignified and polite, and every member of his
&mily were courteous and well bred. Nothing was seen among them but
harmony and good wDl.
That with such an income Mr. Weld could support so large a family,
and live in so hospitable a manner, will certainly excite not a little wonder.
The explanation is found in his industry, regularity, and exactness in all
his concerns. Ever}'thing was managed in such a manner that almost in
the literal sense nothing was lost."
Mr. Weld m** in Wobum, Mass., Oct, 17, 1728, Mary Fox, of W. by
whom he had 15 children, all b. in Attleboro :
Marv, b. Sept 4. 1729.m'* Apr 15. 1762 Dr Cardee Parker, of Coventry. Ct.
Judith, b. Oct. 16. 1730, d. un"> Sept 13. 1767.
Dorothy, b. Dec 13, 1731. m* Aug 7. 1759, Jonathan Philbrook of
Boston.
Elizabeth, b. Apr 8. 1733. m'* July 19. 1764, Rev Oakes Shaw, of Barn-
stable, Mass.
444
liemonstrance of Freeholders of Kittery,
[Oct.
Lucy, b. June 15. 1734. m'' May 15. 1760, Rev Oliver Noble, of New-
bur jport, Mass.
f homas. b. Oct. 5. 1735. d. May 17. 1736.
Tbomas. k Sept 15. 1736
Sarab, b. June ^. 1738, m^ Nov 22. 1770, Rev. Timothy Alden, of
Yarmouth. Mass* ,
Hannah, b Apr 27, 1741 m^ Oct 28. 1762, Caleb Fiallerof Windsor, Me.
Anna, b. Aug 19. 1743, m^ Feb 9. 17a4, Rev, Eira Weld.
Sam' b. June 1. 1740, d. Judo 30- 1740.
Katharine, k Jan 2L 1744/o d. Mar 28. 1746
Sam' b Nov 6. 1746, Doctor Sam' Weld d. Jane Ib^ 1767 in the 21*
year of his age,
John, b. July L 1748,
Eunice, b. Sept 18. 1750 m^ Eliphaz Day son of David & Rnth (Whiih
pie) Day of Attleboro.
Inscription copied from the tomb atone of Rev. H. Weld in So. Attle^
boro.
The Remains of tlie Rev.
Hab!jali Weld. M,A.
late tbe faitlifuU Wort by & beloved Pastor
of tbe first church of Christ in Attleborougli
lie was born Sept y« S"*^ 1702
He WAS ordained Oct, !•* 1727
He Dyed May U 17H2 in y« 80^ year of Ms age
in y^ 55 year of his Pastorate
Farewell valu world, as thou hast been to me
Dust Sl a shadow, these I leave with thee,
Tbe unseen vital substance I commit
To Mm, that" Substance, Life, Light, Love, to it.
REMONSTRANCE OF FREEHOLDERS OF laXTERY TO
THE GENERAL COURT, 1784.
To the Jhtwrahie House of Representatives of the Comnionwealtk
of MafmchuseUs
The Suhscribera Freeholders of the Town of Kittery are iinbappj in
being driven to the necefsity of raakimg the request to your Honors which
we are upon the point of introducing ; but as it appears to us to be of the
utmost im]>ortance to guard thei^e inestimable rights and priN-iledges for
which we have been so long contending & which have cost us so mudfi blood
& treasure, & l>etng convinced that every obstacle whicfi has an inunodiftta
tendency to prevent that desirable end ought to be removed
We therefore beg leave to addrefs you on tbe following subject which is
respecting tbe choice tbe choice of Joshua llubhanl liy the Towti of Kittery
to represent s'^ Town in the Great <& General Court of this Commonwealth
inasmtieb as he has been reputed an enemy to this Country through iho
most diSicult periods of the late war, in refusing to lend his afi<islance in
raising men or tnoney to carry on the war, & in saying that he hoped Great
Britfun would conquer this country and in suffering himself to be carried
to tbe common jdl rather than to take arms or pay bi^ quota towards hiring
Soldiers to defend the country, (not to mention bis publickly afsocialing
with those who were open euemies to our cause, & in attempting to join the
1900.] Remonstrance of Freeholders ofKittery. 445
society called Qaakers, & in relinquishing his pretensions to Quakerism
upon our affairs wearing a more promising aspect) notwithstanding those
circumstances aforementioned the said Hubbard in the course of the war
found means to cajole a majority of the unthinking people so far into his
interest as to be one of the first on the list to transact the publick businefs
of the Town, and although the more thinking party have borne it with the
utmost impatience as the matters he had to transact were not of very great
importance they were not fo greatly alarmed as at his present election to
represent the Town. We humbly conceive that the introduction of such
characters into our Legislature will be attended with dangerous conse-
quences, especially at this critical juncture that it will pave the way for in-
troducing the Refugees into office, who it is expected are about to return
to this State, & which if permitted will in the end involve us in disgrace &
ruin — being fully persuaded that those men, of either clafs aforementioned,
have been averse to our constitution from mercenary views, through caprice
or mistaken principles, will ever be plotting our destruction, & that they
will at least oppose every measure which may have a tendency to promote
the real honour & welfare of these United States
And we humbly conceive that the admifsion of those men into publick
offices, will greatly encourage vice, & be a great discouragement to those
who have risqued their lives or fortunes in the common cause from ever
engaging again for their country, should their services ever be required in
future. We beg leave to lay before the Hon. House the proceedings of
the Town of Kittery respecting the conduct of the said Joshua Hubbard
& provided any farther information respecting the reputation of the faid
Hubbard should be required, we request that enquiry may be made of the
Gentlemen who represent the adjacent Towns (viz) York, Berwick & Wells
We have the honor to be with every sentiment of esteem & respect your
Honors most obedient & most humble servants
Kitterv 25"» May John Dennet
1784 Tobias Fernald
And^ P Fernald
Noah Parker
Joseph Billing
Joel Fernald
Daniel Parker
Tho» H. Lewis
WiU°» Muggridg
John Muggredg
Clement Bearing
Samuel Mitchell
Joseph Billing jun*^
Dimon Lewis
Tho» Cutte
Edmund Wilson
Sam^ Monson j'
John Spinney Jn'
Samuel Rogers
Rob* Cutts
James Pickernelle
Joseph Runich
Benj* Fernald
James Fernald
Pr^Keedingt of tie JV. E. Bi«t. Gen. Sodetg, [Oet
i sre ttinaiffi Itj i
Tme copj of die <
MOO ile
i fh^ llAve recoTcd tint tlie [
1 lovmtdi Ike Umled Sl^iea (vix) Diuiid
Kiaerjr Xoif* 10 1 1777.
SAvrEL Leightoji I ^™^"
K4JHA.!nEL ReJOCK f wy^i_
VUcuAMD Crrra J ^^**^
Att* Denis Fcekald Tairn Cfcr^
KUt«ry May 24» 1784
York b. At a legal Town Kradiig bdd In Kittenr Nov' 10>^i 1777.
Yocad at thk meetbig to aooepi of tlik fiat haonded in bj the select men ol
pemona anapected to be inimical to theae Statei aa CoUowa. Daniel Odionie,
Jamea NeaC Joaboa Hsbbard
Tree copr from the records
Kttterj Maj 24 : 17S4 * Att*^ Desxis Fekxjxd TVvn CMt
Copj
Attflit
Geo : R Mixor Clerk to the
Birme of j
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW-ENGLAND HISTORIC
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY,
[Ccmtiiitied from page 222.]
BoMtm, Mat&aehuMUi^ WedneMda^, March 7, 1900. — The Society held a
atated meeting at half past two o'clock, thiB afternoon, in Marshall P. Wilder
ballf Society '« house, 18 Somerset Su
Charles Sidney Enaigii, LL.B.y waa called to the chair and presided*
Twenty-eight new mem here were elected.
Reportfl were presented from the executive officers and placed on file*
Com. Allttti D. Brown, LL.D., President of Norwich, Vl, University,
delivered a pa|>er on Norwich Universitf/, (he Weit Paint of New En^lawlf
which wfth rereivecl with a|>plause. A vote of thanks prevailed with r^iiest
that a copy of the address be deposited in the archived of the Society •
The meetiog then diasolved-
April 4, 1900. — The Society held a stated meeting at the nsnal time and
place) at which Joshua Eddy Crane, A.M,j presided, by invitation of tba
meeting.
The ordinary routine followed and three new members were elected.
Capt. Charles H. Stocktonj U» 8. N., was introduced, who delivered a
paper on the United Siata War College at Newport y R, /, which wa* listened
to with close attention. A vote of thanks was tendered CapL Stockton
and a copy of the e««iy requested for deposit in the archivea^ to which
C^jm. Stockton responded and placed a type-written copy of the paper in
the handw of the Society.
The Treasurer announced the reception of the Mountford Franklin
medal of 1813, which wa** exhibited ami examined, after which the meeting
mm disaolved.
±
1900.] JTotes and Queries. 447
May 2, 1900. — The Society held its stated meeting, as osnal, this after-
noon. Hon. Newton Talbot presided and Rev. Dr. George M. Adams
officiated as Recording Secretary.
Reports from the various officials of the Society were presented and
ordered on file and seven new members elected.
A carefully prepared paper on The British Afonarchy, was read by Samuel
Arthur Bent, A.M., for which the thanks of the Society were tendered and
a copy solicited for deposit in the archives ; after which the meeting was
dissolved.
June 6, 1900. — The Society held a stated meeting, as usual, this after-
noon, Charles Sidney Ensign, LL.B., presiding on invitation. The Libra-
rian, the CouncU and the Historiographer presented reports, which were
ordered on file.
Seven new members were elected.
Levi Badger Chase, A.M., of Sturbridge, being introduced, read a paper
on the Woodward and Safety Map of 164^, illustrated by a copy on which
prominent natural features and early Colonial paths were delineated. The
enjoyment and appreciation was very marked and the customary vote of
thanks and request for a copy were heartily passed.
The recent decease of Prof. Park, at Andover, a member of the Society
for more than fifty years, was announced, and Rev. Dr. Well man and Rev.
Dr. Adams appointed a committee to represent the Society at his funeral.
The committee on Grctve Yard Inscriptions made report which was placed
on ^e.
[To be continaed.]
NOTES AND QUERIES.
Notes.
William, John and Thomas Curtis.— I venture to offer some sug^restions
tending to show that William Curtis of Roxbury, Thomas Curtis of Wethers-
fleld, and John, husband of Elizabeth Curtis of Stratford, were probably
brothers.
William Curtis was baptized at Nazing, Co. Essex, November 12, 1692. He
came to America in 1632 with his family, in the ship Lion. Thomas of Wethers-
field was six years younger, having been bom in 1598. It is a generally accept-
ed fact that the husband of Elizabeth of Stratford was John. The late Stiles
H. Curtis (N. E. Hist, and Gen. Rkgistkr, xliii. 392) identifies him with John
Curtis, who married at Nazing, April 19, 1610, Elizabeth Hutchings, and who
had children, John, bapt. Nov. 20, 1614-15, William, bapt. June 21, 1618, and
Thomas, bapt. March 12, 1619-20. The names and dates of these five persons
conform to those in the Stratford family.
Among the Inhabitants of Roxbury we find between 1638 and 1643, John Cor-
teis, owning land and having live persons in his family, but after that date no
trace of any of these persons appears. The early settlers of New England
kept fairly comprehensive and exact records of their family history, and it is
hardly possible that John of Roxbury, his wife, and all his children should
have disappeared without leaving some note behind, but we find no trace of
them unless at Stratford.
Thomas Curtis, afterward of Wethersfleld, may have been living at the same
time in Roxbury, but being younger, and unmarried, his name does not appear;
perhaps he was included in the record with some other family.
Among the early settlers of Wethersfleld were Thomas Curtis and John Cur-
tis, both of whose names appear in the land records, and whose residences are
indicated on the map of that town given in Memorial History of Hartford
County, I. 447.
448
Note9 and QueHes*
Stmt ford w&s settled In 1S39 by ft colon j from Wethers Held, among whom
WM the widow Elizabeth Curtisi and her sons, Joho, William and Thomas, the
last of whom is known ooly by the meDtioD of his name in his mother's wiil.
It seems probable that John Curtis and Thomas Curtis left Roxbary some
lime after the jear 1634, that thej went to Wethersfield and acquired iaod there,
that John was the husband of Elizabeth, that he had engaged to Join the
expedition to Stratford, and bad disposed of Ms property preparatory to re-
tnoTai* that he died l>efore the expedition started, bot his plans baring been
carried so far that they conld not well be abandoned, his widow, for herself
and her children carried out the design her hosband had formed. Apparently
the ilea that bonnd the family to Wethersfleld were not wholly sererei}, for a
few yisars later. William Curtis, grandson of Elizabeth, retmned to that place
to take as his wife the widow of John Goodrich.
When among the early settlers of a New England town we find two or more
persons bearing the same family name, and about the same age, I think it safe to
look for some relationship between them, and in the present case our search Is
encoo raged by the fact that among these three families we find the names
Thomas, John and Elizabeth, in all, while William and Joseph are also found
in two of them. The repetition of a single name in two families is an unstable
ground to build upon, bat the probability of relationship increases with eadi
additional name, not in arithmetical, bat in geometrical progression.
Dr, J, Bradford Dresser, who has given ranch time to the study of the Curtis
family, informs me tbat hl^ ancestor, Henry Curtis, of Windsor, was a brother
of Thomas of Wethersfleld, but t>eyond the fact that they lived in neighboiliig
town9 I have found nothing to support this statement.
William, Thomas and John Curtis may have come to America in the Lion,
although we find no record of the fact, which Is not surprising, since of the
123 persons in that ship only abuut thirty have been traced. Thomas and John
were younger than William, and Thomas was nnmarricd.
Richard Curtis of Dorchester, enumerated by Savage, was of another family*
He with his son Isaac returned about 1079 to Wallingford. where he died Sep-
tember 17, 16B1, aged 70, leaving an estate of £50, including money at Interest
in Dorchester, His son Isaac, born January 17, 1658, died July 15. 1712, mar-
ried August 13, 1682, Sarah Ford. His descendants were In Waterbury. Farm-
tngton, Li tch field, etc.
The subjoined list of Curtis wills furnished to me by a correspondent, will
Interest some who may be disposed to search for Curtis families in Engtaiid :
Cuifns WtLLs»
Consistory Court of London. 1362-1669. VoL I,
Cnrtoys, Henrv, clericns* 1630.
Bishop of WestTulnsier. L544-48.
Curtis, Johannes, foL 90.
Bishop of London. 1549-59*
Curtis. Thomas, fol. 13.
WOliaro, fol. 187.
do 1559-01.
Curtis, John, fol. 227
do 1G21-30.
Curtis, Henry, foL 331, '^Bellamy."
** Anthony, fol. 235, "Allen*"
Vicar Generars Books.
CurUs als Nash, Alice, 1561-74, foL 20.
*• John, 1574-.S3. fol. 75.
•* Robert, 1583^90. fol, 306.
•* Henry, 1G27-37. fol. 99.
*• Authony» 1627-37. foL 176.
Commissary Court of London. Probates and Admn. Acts, 1689-47.
Curtis, John, fol. 35.
*■ 176.
Robert, fol. 55.
do 1647-S5.
Curtis, Michael, fol. 50.
Index to Wills, 1660-93.
Cutteris, Edmund, IGdo.
1900.] Notes and Queries. 449
Calendar, 1585-1638.
Curtns, WUrm, 1584-6. fol. 75.
Curtis, John, 1588-9. fol. 187.
** 1691-2. fol. 230.
»* als Gerrand, Ellz., 1691-2. fol. 230.
Cortise, John, 1596-7. fol. 88.
Thos., 1601-2. fol. 206.
Curtis, John, 1601-2. fol. 202.
Curtois, Peter, 1602-3. fol. 285.
Curtis, Geo., 1602-3. fol. 291.
John, 1603-4. fol. 308.
Curtys, John, 1603-4. fol. 305.
Curtis, Tho., 1605-6. fol. 19.
** Thorn's, 1606-7. fol. 51.
«* Robert, 1610-11. fol. 131.
«* Edward, 1614-15. fol. 224.
*« Gabr., 1616-17. fol. 272.
** Oliva, 1619-20. fol. 26.
** Joane, 1619-20. fol. 33.
Curtois, Joh'es, 1621-2. fol. 108.
Curtis, Ed*rus, 1624-6. fol. 196.
Josias, 1627-8. fol. 44.
** Thomus, 1630-1. fol. 122.
No, 9 East 64th Street, New York, Charles B. Curtis.
Drown-Drowne Family. Copied from the original : —
** Memo, To M' Samuel Browne. of y« Pedigree of y« Drowne Family —
Leonard Drowne was a Shipwright Came from y« west of England & married
at or near Portsmouth Eliz*. Abbott he lived to y« age of 83. & died in Boston
Octo. 31"» 1729— Blind for 7 years before his Death, I well remember him. his
wife died in 1704 after her Death he married again, but No Issue— he Lived at
Sturgeon Creek near Dover & There all his Children were Born he Carried on
Shipbuilding There, until about y« year 1692, he was Obliged then on Acct of
y« Indian Warrs to move off & Left his inheritance, he went to Boston with his
family & followed the Same Employment while able — Solomon y Grandfather
was his Eldest Son Who Lived & died in Bristol (now in Rhode Island Govern-
ment but not then) & There Built Vessels & all his Sons were Shipwrights Viz.
Solomon, Samuel & Simeon Excepting Shem my Father I Think next to y»
Grandfather was my Father — & There Were 2 Sisters Viz: Susanna Who Mar-
ried One John Johnson of Boston & Mary Who was y« Youngest of y« Whole
Married one Kettel of Charlestown all Deceased Samuel died near if not in
Portsmouth 1720-21 Jan^ 26'*^ Who Was your Great Uncle
From Thomas Drowne To Mr. Sam".
Drowne
Epping Nov' 2d 1776
Said Shem my Father
died at Boston Jaji^ IZ^^ 1774.
in his 91«* year
Perhaps you may for Curiosity Think this worth mlnating from this
Scrip.
it has been my Curiosity
to preserve this pedigree. "
This was evidently used by Mr. Brewster in his Rambles about Portsmouth
(Sec. Ser. page 240), and the last two entries may have been made at that time.
I shall be much pleased to receive any further information about Leonard
Drowne or his wife Elizabeth Abbott.
Melnotte P. Drown, Maiden, Mass.
Lawrknce Washington, born in 1544.— Apposicions made and taken before
the Right Worshipfull Thomas Ithell Doctor of the Lawes and M'. John Parker
Clerk in the Cathedrall Church of Elye the xv«» daye of Aprill Ac d'ni 1568 of
all such as intend to Beceyve holy orders the daye ffolowyng
450
Notes and Queriei,
[Oct.
Lawrnnce Washingrton of thage of xxHij yeares abydyng in S* Johns Colleds:
in Cambridi? M^ of Art exhibjtjtii his testimonlall linder the M'. & certaytt
f ello"^'S of the same CoOedg for hla good CoBn'satlon he redjrth and vnderatand-
eth the Latyn long very well He dcsyereth to be Decon & myodeth by gjod his
gni8 to procead in the mynlstery he sayth he is Lc^tiraat and able to prove the
aome he Is wfll exercised iu the scripture lie wrytyth as folowyth Qalcug
potestftti redlstit. die ordlDacloui rcslstlt. ad Rom. IZ.
[In the mar^i q . ] admiaans In d iaconu m .
This Is from a volume amongst the Epi.Hcopal records at Ely which contains
entries of Ordinations and of the Examinations of CjtDdidatea for Orders tetnp,
Ellzabetb. Of the Interrogatories pat to the candidates one (tlie sixth) reads
thus : '* whether he ciio wryte/* In answer to this Lawrence Washington pen-
ned the quotation from the 2d verse of the 13th ctiapter of Komans. B.
QUERIBS.
Miscellaneous Qukbies :
D mi HAM.— Where was John Durham born (my lE^reat jST^^nd- father bora Oct.
2, 1743, who married Martha Bii^sj), and where did he dk? Also I desire the
name and address of some one (if any living) of the descendants of Cassandra
Walker Williamson (nee Durham). One grandson supposed to be living in
Cal. somewhere. Also names of any descendants of Francis Durham » bom
Nov. 1, 1766, married Jeremiah Laws Nov. 27, 1787; also name of any descend-
ants of Hhoda Durluim, born 4, 24, 1768 ; married Robei't MltcheH.
Dteb Who was the first wife of Charles Dyer» married at Newport, R. I.^
about 1670? He was the youngest son of William and Mary Dyer of Newport,
R. I- Mns, E. J. Fattisou.
436 West Seventy-First Street, New Tork City,
Gilbert, — Who were the father and mother of Sarah Gilbert, who between
1776 and 1790 marrSM Hexekiah Gears (or Gear) of Mlddletown, Conn.?
2d qnesition. Who did Ichabod Wetmore, who lived in Middletown, Conn.,
in 171)3, marry? Mrs. J- J. Stubbs*
2407 Capitol Ate., OwiaAa, Neb.
RErLIFJ?.
LreuTENANT John S kroner, — My attention has been called to several errors
in my article on Lieutenant John Skinner in the Reoistbr for October, \S9d,
which I shall be very o^Iad to correct. The date of birth of t. Richard Skinner
(Thomas', Thomas*) should be January 2, 1675-6, and the place of birth of bia
children, from 2 Richard to 6 Ebenezer, inclusive, shoiikl be East Haddain,
Conn. The second child of viii. Benjamin (Thomas-, Thomas*) should be
Machel, not Ekhard, and the sixth child Zerviah, not Jeremiah. The wife of 3
Benjamin (Benjamin^, Thomas*, Thomas' ) was Rebecca Goot. Among the
children of X. Nathaniel (Thomas*, Thomas*), is 11 Rebecca.' She was prob-
ably his grand -daughter, the child of his Bon KathanleL The date of birth of
10 Zerviah should read Jnne 26, 1730. nU Abigail (Thomaa*, Thoraa»M mar-
ried Ebenezer Mudjore, January (not Jnly) 13, 1708-9. The principal correction,
however, is that effecting Lieutenant Skinner's line of descent, and this, after
careful investigation and study, I am satisfied should be made. Serjeant Eben-
exer Skinner (Thomas^, Thomas*) married Sarah, daughter of William* and
Sarah (Shaler) Lord, great grand-daughter of Thomas Lord the first, of Hart-
ford> and not Abigail, daughter of William- and Lydia (Brown) Lord, as I had
it* Lydia Brown was the widow, not the daughter, of John Brown, Jr. of
Rehoboth. Zoeto Skinner Eldekdok.
An Early Sampler (antp, p, 224).— Tabitha Skinner, born IS Jnne, 1742. the
maker of the sampler in Mrs. Baxter's possessiaia, was the daughter of Capt.
John and Mercy (Barrett; Skinner of Marblehead, Mass^, and granddaughter of
Richard Skinner, whose father James Skinner ia buried In King's Chapel B axial
JTbtes and Queries.
451
Oroutid. Boston. Tabltlia^s father died when she was aboat five years old, and
her mother married (2) Id 1751. John Wendell of Boston, whose first wife had
been Elizabeth QbIocj, sister of the celebrated *' Dorothy Q." Tlioman Gerry,
Jr.. brother of Elbrldge Gerry the Signer of the Declaration of Independence,
was appointed Tabitha's guardian May 4, 1759, and she married him Sept. 27
of the same year. They bad Ave children, three sons, all named Thomas, who
died in infancy, and two daii|jhtera. An account of Tabitha's grandfather,
Richard Skinner, and some of his descendants, will be found in pp. 413 to 422
this number of the Kegistkr. Elizabeth Elleby Daka.
Revterend John Norton of Middlktown. — In my article in the Rkgistkr
for January, 18D9, the statement is made that the children of John Norton^ the
Arst, iv John, born March 24, 1651, died January 15, 16>57, and that the next
child was v John, born October 14, lGfi7r who became John Norton, the second.
This statement was questioned, and after a careful study of both town and church
records, I am aatinfled that a mistake has been made, not only by myself^ bat
by Mr. Albert B. Norton aod by Judge C. C. Baldwin^ both of whom have pub-
Usbed this family record* The Branford town records do not give the double
dates for the year, between January 1 and March 25, as was cnstomaryt and
the above death recorded as of January 15, 1657, occnrred iu 1657-8, or as we
now write the year. 1G58. Much study has been given to the name of the child
bom October 14, 1057- It has been pronounced John, Joseph and Joe^hua, I
am satlstled it is not John, and 1 am further satisfied that the entry of January
15, 1657-B records the death of this child. John Norton, the second, was there-
fore bom March 24, 1651-2. His son Isaac married Elizabeth Galpin of Staf-
ford, not Hartford as written, and the wife of his son Thomas was Elizabeth
Mclan, daughter of Robert and Sarah (Wilcozson) Mclan.
ZOETH S. ElDBEDGE.
Bohemian Club, San Frand^o*
Historical Intklligkkcb.
The IIarijsiax Society has Issued to its Members for 1899 and 15KX) the two
ftrst volumes of *'Musgrave*» Obituary," edited by Sir Georjje J. Armytage^
Bart. Vol. IIL ts in the press ♦ and Vols. IV. to VL are in the transcriber's
bands. The work is a copy of the " General Nomenclator and Obituary," prior
to 1800, compiled by Sir William Mus^rave, Cth Bart*, in twenty -three manu-
script volumes, now in the British Museum. Only those entries have been ex-
tracted which relate to British families.
*' The Maryland Calendar op Wills."'— This work is of special value to
students of Colonial history, indispensable to genealogists and in tracing titles;
being a full abstract of all wills probated between W35 and 177T» ProKpcctus
sent npon application to Mrs. Jane Baldwin (the compiler), Annapolis, Md., or
to the Wm. Dulany Co,, Baltlraore» Md.
Genkalogies tn Preparation. — Persons of the several names are advised to
furnish the compilers of tliese genealogfies with records of their own families
«nd other Information which they think may be asefol. We would sugisrest that
all facta of inture.st Ulustrallngr family history or character be communicated,
especially service under the tl. S. Government, the holdinicr of other offices,
gxiidQation from colleg^e or professional schools^ occupation, with placL*s and
dates of birth, marriage* residence and death. When there are more than one
christian name ttiey should all be G^lven in full if possible. No initials should
be used when the full names are known.
Boydtn, — A jEienealo^jy of the Boy den family of Massachusetts is to be
Issued this autumn from tjie press of T. R, Marvin & Son, Mr. Merrill N,
Boyden* one of the compilers, will furnish those interested with further
particulars. Address Merrill N. Boy den, Old State House, Boston.
Ooodale-Ooodall'-GoodclL — A genealogy of the family descended from
Robert and Katharioe Goodell of Salem, Mass., has been In preparation for
m
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some years by Lucy Hjill Greenlaw (Gordon Place, Cambridgeport, Mass.)
and will be paWmbed in parts. The edition will be limited to tbe number
of copifs subscribed for before April 1, 190K Circulars may be had from the
compiler.
Durham,^3 oacph Pitickney Dnrbam, 627 East Eleventh St,, IndianapoU
Indiana, Is compiling a bistory and genealogy of thiei family and most co
difllly invites correspondence from tliose bearing that name or connected with
It by maiTia;a:e. Tbe work is well tinder way mi'l those who have not written
to him will please do so at once, sendinir complete copy of family record and all
family history that will be of Interest, In all c^ses ^h'dfuU names, when and
whei-i born, when and where and to whom married; names in full of all the
children, wlien and where born, name and date of death of those that have died,
present address of all living.
BOOK NOTICES.
^sa Editor requests perfona sendlni^ bookf^ for notice to state^ for tbo mf<f»miati
of readers, the price of each book, with the amount to be added for postage when t
by BfiaiL]
A Memoir of Henry Jacob BigeJow, A.M.^M.D.^ LL.D., Member Mam. Med. Soe.,
Pro/fissor of Surgerff in Harvard Umverntjf^ etc, Boston. Little, Brown,
and Company, 1900, 1 Vol, 8vo. pp. 297. Illnstrated,
The distingiiisbcd and eminent snhject of this memoir was bom in Boston,
iei8» son of Dr, Jacob Bip:elow, the illnstrious Boston physician during the
early years of tbe present century. Both were graduated at Harvard » and th«
University of Pennslyvanla; were long Professors In the Harvard Medical
School, and were crowned in their maturer years, with the LL.D. of their alma
mater, amid the universal plaudits and approval of their fellow citizens and
professional brethren.
Though their active lives were confined to Boston, their prof esslonal value be-
came household words in New England, and their lasting reputations extended
to the bounds of intelligent mankind. Grf^at as were the services of Dr. Jacob
BijgreloWt it is no disparagement to recognize that they were surpassed by the
brilliant career of his son. The college of that day was the surviving heir of
its predecessors. The worthy men who filled the chairs were content to ad-
minister as they had received, Tbe spirit of the age manifested itself dortng
young Bigelow's connection with his college in breaches of discipline^ and ul-
timately attained tbe character of a rebellion against tbe subsistence depart-
ment, as practised in commons. Though this flagrant defiance of authority
occurred in Bigelow*s first year, Ibe spirit appeared in intervals snbseciuent;
till the introduction of new professors and tbe removal of antiquated evils liad
purified the college. Meanwhile, the subject of this memoir, as wellaa tbe son
of Harvard's chief poet of that day, were made examples of discipline. Both,
in after life, received tbe highest honors of their college ; so little did the action
of the governing facnlty of i83C)-40 Influence the government of 1870. Out of
scholastic restraints and free to follow his own bent* yonng Bigelow became
a student in medicine nnder his father's direction. He soon determined to de-
vote himself to surgery. He went to Paris to complete his studies, where* and
at London under Paget, be acquired the skill with the microscope which so great-
ly distinguished him. BetnrnlDg to Boston, T>r. Bigelow opened a hospital In
Boston for charitable surgical operations. In this, and in tbe Boylston Mcdl*
cal School, he became so prominent that he was appointed a visiting surgeon of
tbe Massachusetts General Hospital, Here he entered upon the brilliant career
of a bright and almost boundless futnre; for the discovery of ana?sthesia by
galphurlc etiier had just been made public. Possibly no practitioner conceived
the magnitude of this discovery to the extent of this young Boston surgeon.
Soon, by his resolute daring, be became Its foremost champion^ and established
the safety, certainty nnd completeness of its administration. In other branches
1900.] Booh Notices. 453
of surgery, he became prominent, notably in the improvement of surgical tools.
Had Dr. Bigelow only invented the autopsy table and the lithotrite, he would
have occupied rank among the great surgeons of America.
He was keen in observation, exact and particular in reason, tranquil and
steady in judgment. These qualities enhanced his value as a pathologist, a
diagnostician and a practitioner. His researches resulted in many valuable
papers, read before medical societies or published in medical journals ; of which
those on the Mechanism of Dislocation and Fracture of the Hip, and the Frac-
ture of the Neck of the Femur, introduced orderly processes of manipulation
where before had been groping obscurity. Dr. Bigelow's skill as a mlcroscop-
ist, his triumphant advocacy of ether as an anaesthetic, and his success in the ad-
ministration of the Massachusetts General Hospital, gave him reputation of the
highest order among his contemporaries. He was a great professor, and has
passed into history as one of the great men of Boston.
The present memoir is delightfully written and furnishes entertaining read-
ing. It presents beside the salient events of the valuable life, which is its sub-
ject, the generous and well deserved tributes of the learned societies and the
press, both medical and secular, at his decease.
By Geo, A. Gordon, A.M., of SomervUle, Mass.
Surgical Anaesthesia Addresses and Other Papers. 1 Vol. 8vo. pp. viii.-f-378.
Orthopedic Surgery and other Medical Papers. 1 Vol. 8vo. pp. ix.-f-373.
/. The Mechanism of Dislocations and Fracture of the Hip.
II. Lithoplazy : or Rapid Lithotrity toith Evacuation. 1 Vol. 8vo. pp. x.-f-356.
By Uenky J. Bigelow. A.M., M.D., LL.D. Boston: Little, Brown &
Company. University Press, John Wilson & Son, Cambridge, U. S. A.
These professional papers, chronologically arranged, are valuable, historically,
in fixing the dates of events of importance to communities and nations as well
as individuals. They are unmodified except by their author.
By Geo. A. Gordon, A.M.
Historical Memoranda concerning Persons and Places in Old Dover, N". H. Col-
lected by Rev. Dr. Alomo Hall Quint and others, and published in the Dover
Enquirer from 1850 to 1888. Keprinted and edited by John Scales, A.B.,
A.M., of Dover, N. H. Vol. I. Dover, N. H., March, 1900. Svo. pp. 425.
Price $5.
The •* Historical Memoranda " which the Rev. Dr. Alonzo Hall Quint, assist-
ed by a few others, contributed to the Dover Enquirer for half a century, are
well known to the students of genealogy. In December, 1897, a reprint of
these articles was commenced in the columns of the Enquirer. A small edition
was printed in octavo form with the same type. The first volume of this reprint
is before us. It comprises about half of the articles. It will not be continued
unless sufficient copies are sold to pay the cost of continuing it. It is an invalu-
able miue of genealogical and historical information particularly about Dover.
The city of Dover ought to help the undertaking by a liberal subscription to the
work. The volume is well indexed.
The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens. By his son Hazard Stevens, with maps and
illustrations. In two volumes, Svo. pp. xxi-H80 andxx-f-530. Boston and
New York. Houghton, Mifflin and Company. The Riverside Press. 1900.
$6.00.
The career of this distinguished officer, from his birth in a Massachusetts
farm-house to his death on the Chantilly (Va.) battle-field, is told with a cir-
cumstantiality resulting from complete comprehension and familiarity, united
with filial devotion and admiration. Aside from the interest involved In per-
sonality, these volumes possess large value in the relation given of important
public events— the war with Mexico; the R. R. survey to the Pacific; the
settlement of the extreme North- West; the Councils with Indians, and the
Civil War, in all of which Gen. Stevens conducted himself with great ability,
industry and patriotic devotion. The maps and illustrations of the Indian terri-
tory, portraits of Chiefs, representations of their feasts, dances and Councils,
affbrd historic worth in their fulness of scenes, happily passed and Incapable of
reproduction. Selected by that remarkable insight into the characters and abili-
ties of young men, possessed by President Peirce, for the first Governor and
4M
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Superintendent of Indian AflHiirs of the territory of Washington, Gov. Stevens
maintained the national interests with the dignity^ hamanitj aud justice appro-
priate to the circumstances. In view of the important results achieved ; in the
scttlenient of a Srection of the Union, to-day one of the most prosperous ; in the
estabiinbinent of a route reijuiriDj? but four days for passage from tiie AtlantJc
to the Pacific; in the inatitution and maintewauce of peace with thousands of
savages; in the covering of mountain and plain with schools and churches of
civilization ; where the pursuits of agriculture tlonrlah amid the arts and sciences*
and peaceful eraigrants outoumberthe extinct droves of the vanished bnfllaio;
bXI readers of these handsome volumes will recognize the merits and worth of
Mm who cootributed so essentially to their successful development, and forgel
the censures and criticism he had the sas^acity to despise,
Bij Geo, A, Gordon, A.M., oj Somermlle, Mass.
mstoHml Emitter, VoL IIL, No, 3, Juhj, 1900. Published by the Medford
Historical Society* L* 8vo. pp, 95-131. IIL
Tlie iJCButiful typographical aspect of this periodical deepens the welcome
which the contents of its issues have always elicited. The compietod volumes
with their able papers Illustrating the historical, antiquarian, genealogical and
biographical objects of the Society contain not only stores of infonnation most
precious to all who revere a town venerable not only for its age but for what
may be called its patrician character, also portraits, pictures of historic build-
ings and mtips, all ftnely executecL The present number has for contents,
*^ Lydla Maria Child," by Anna D. Ilallowell, ** Slavery in Medford," by Walter
H. Cushing, '* Dedication of Memorial Tablet to Sarah Bradlee Fulton," by Helen
T. Wild, *' The Cutter Family In its connection with a Tide Mill in Medford,"
by Wm. R. Cutter, and Notes. They who heard the paper by Mrs. Hallowdl
will be glad that so Impressive a memorial of one of the noblest of women sl^oold
reach the public in this manner. It is sympathetic, lively, compact, and enjoy-
able in every senne, such as the recital of the actions of a person brilliant and
versatile would naturally constitute, especially when permeated by the intenae
appreciation of the distinctive qualities of her subject which Jlrs. HalloweU
throughout displays. The humorous, the pathetic, the heroic elements of the
career herein uarrated, are treated with great sensibility, forming a biography
which does justice to one wliose independence and breadth of miod can be
recognised only by recalling the fact that her grandly -no biassed work, " The
Progress of Religious Ideas/' was written a half a century ago, and, further-
more, that by htr attitude towards slavery she cut herself off from the society
wliich previously regarded it as the highest honor to lionize her. A portrait of
Mrs. Child, it may not be amiss to add, embellishes the number of the quarterly
for Oct., 1899. F. W. P.
The Alnhama Arhitration, By Thomas Willdig Balch, Philadelphia: Allen,
Laue & Scott, l^OO. L. 8vo. pp. 160.
As an illustration of the possibilities involved in the sentiment of arbitration,
the case of the United States vs. the Alabama is of supreme importance. Tbe
documentary narrative here furnished us will, therefore, be of deepest interest
to I hose who advocate as a means of International pacification the resort to tri-
bunals rather than to arms. The book consists largely of correspondence,
speeches, and extracts from periodicals » the actors In the events related thus
telling their story in their own words. The appendix conbaius the ** Decision
and Award" of the Court of Arbitration. The student of history and the lover
of peace will both dud this volume contributory to their protlt and pleasure.
F. W. P.
Hdfin Kdkr Souvenir No, 2, I892-IS99, Commemorating the Harvard Final
Examinatifm for Admission to EmkiijTt College ^ June 29-30, 2899* Volta
Bureau for the Increase and Difi^isiou of Knowledge relating to the Deal.
Washington City, U. S. A. [ISflii.] Sq. 4to. pp. 66. 111.
The hitherto unpublished portion of this Souvenir consists of Miss Kellert
"Chronological Statement of Studies," in response to a refjuest from the Su-
perintendeui of the Volta Bureau, and Mr. Merton S. Keith's account of her
preparation for college. The remaining articles by Dr. A. Graham Bell. Miss
A. M. Sullivan, and Director Arthur Oilman, have already been printed at vari-
ous times. The papers explain the methods of education enabllDg a blind and
1900.]
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455
deaf girl to merit a certlfleato of admission in college on examloatlon in Ele-
mentary and Advaocecl Greeks Advanced Latin, Algebra and Geometry. While
the presentations of facts iilustratlve of pedagogy must prove greatly beipful
to Btiideats and educators, the predominant inapressloo on the general reader is
that of adirilnitlan for the Intellectf resolution and character of the subject of
the educative proceaaea delineated, F, W. F.
History of Lancaster, New Hampshire. Written and edited by Eev. A. N.
SoMEKa, Concord, N. H,: The Rtimford Press. 1899. 8vo. pp. X.+652*
IIL
The begin Ding, progress and present condition of Lancaster are tn this vol-
nme detailed in an aoprejndiced spirit, it being the purpose of the aathor to
relate facts, without any auiraadversion upon individuals^. The biographical
and genealogical materials which it was originally designed to incorporate with
this work have been necessarily oniittedi — save as Incidentally introduced,-^as
they would have enlarged It to inconvenient proportions. All readers will
agree, however, that without the additions held In reserve for future use, the
book, neverthelesSt supplier a history of the people of the town, their indus-
tries, educational and religious activities, politics, and reformatory movements,
which for fullness, veracity and animation In entitled to cordial commendation.
Well bound and well printed, with nearly a hundred Illustrations, and erjuipped
with a complete index, these annals of a town unsurpassed in grandeur of
scenery and honorable in the character and achievements of its inhabitants will
preserve in most serviceable form the inestimable records of its pioneers.
F. W. P.
77k Genealogical Advertiser* A Quarterly Magazine of Family History, 1899.
Yotnnie XL Cambridge, Mass. Lucy Hall Greenlaw. 1899. L. 8vo. pp.
ie2.+xxlv. Port. VoL IIL Nos. 1, S* March, June, 1900. pp. C4.-f xii.
The volume of this quarterly for last year contains as new matter ** Kings-
ton, Mass., Records,** " East Yarmouth Church Records," '' Bristol and Bremen
Families," "Second Church of Christ in Weymouth," and an exceedingly well
written biographical sketch of John Ward Dean, editor of the New-England
Historical and Genealogical Register, accompanied by an admirable portrait,
while there are continuations from the first volume of *' Plymouth County Mar-
riages,** '* Abstracts from the First Book nt Plymouth County Probate Records,**
and '* Stow Epitaphs." It is fully Indexed.
In the numbers for the present year are, as new contributions, (March,)
*' Lincoln County. Maine, Petitions," and In the June number '* Sandwich, Mass.,
Records,** and *• Falmouth, Mass., Records," the continued articles mentioned
above appearing in both numbers. F, W, Farke^
The Congregational Tear Book. 1900, Boston: Congregational Sunday
School and Publishing Society. 19U0. 8vo. pp. 528,
The scope of this indispensable puijlication Is best indicated in its own worda
ftS '• issued, under the sanction of the National Council of the Congregational
Churches of the United States, b^"- the publishing committee, and containing the
general statistics of those churches for the last previous year ; an alphabetical
list of the Congregational Ministers, and the oflicers and students of Congre-
gational Theological Semiimrles; the Annual Record of changes; the vital sta-
tistics of Congregational Ministers, deceased In IM99 ; statements of the National
Co-operation Societies ; the National and State Organizations of Churches, and
otber miscellaneous information," F. W, P.
[Btev, Henry Allen llazen, D.D,, the editor of the Congregational Year Book
since 1883, died suddenly at Norwich, Vt., August 4, 1900. A memoir will ap-
pear in a future number of the Rbgistek.— EmroR.]
Forish Begitfters: A List of those printed, or of which MS, Copies exist in Public
Collectiotis, togtther with Eeferences to Extracts therefrom, printed aiid manu-
script. By George W, M'utSHALL, London: Privately printed for the
Parish Register Society. 1900. 8vo. pp. 126.
This List was printed in 1891 and again in 1893 as a supplement to the ** Gene-
alogists' Guide." Dr. Marshall affirms that It comprises all, or very nearly so,
of the Registers which have been printed in extenso, as also those of whlcii MS,
copies are deposited in libraries. It docs not, however, include transcripts by
hand in tbe possession of private individuals, F. W. P.
456
Book N'otices*
[Oct.
A HxMory of the Tenple ofiht United States from tfie Mevoluiion to (he CfvU Wsr.
By John Bach McMaster. Id Seven Volumes* VoL V. 1821-1830, New
York: D. Appleton aod Co., 72 Fifth Avenoe, 1900, iijc+577.
The period embraced in this volnnie of McMaster's great work extends from
the second I nau go ration of Monroe to that of Jackson, when the dis^racefd
scramble for cake and ices in the White House was followed by the still more
shanieleas importnnitiea of office-seekers at Gadsby'gi, The -* peor ' " ■'^o^
Preyklent Jackson was considered to be, and to wiiose history thi- "D
is dedicated, are also exhibited^ happily, tn quite other aspects thui . ::..-j:^
such as literary t ediicationai, philaotbropic and judicial. Indeed, Americu
life in all its interests is thoroti^;hlj described in these pages. It Is mere com-
monplace to say that what Green has done for the Engllab la now bdBf
accomplished by McMaster for the people of this country ; therefore those who
desire to study humanity evolving under the physical and govemmeiital coa*
ditions of the LFalted States must make constant use of the Tolunies of tbe
American Green. F. W. P,
OiUario Bistorienl Society. Papers and i?€<ymi». Vol. H. The United Empin
Loyalist Setthmtmi at Long Pointy Lake. Erie, By L. H. Xaskxr* ToroDtO:
William Brigfgs, 19O0. L. 8vo. pp, 128. lU.
After introductory chapters rehearsing the hardships in general endorcd hy
the loyalists for thefr Udellty to their coiivlclions, there is a full and very Inter-
eating account of that particular loyalist body designated in the title of tbe
above paper. The family of each settler is treated in a manner more or Um
serviceable to the genealogist, and for that reason we copy a li^t of the names;
Anderson, Austin, Berdan, Bnckner» Bowlby, Brown, Culver, Cope, Davis, Ded-
rick, Dougbarty, Freeman, Finch, Foster, Falrchlld, Green, Gilbert, Glover,
Hutchinson, Hazen, I lav Hand, Johnson, Maby, Monro ^ Montross, Millard, Mat-
thews, McCall, McMichaei, Powell, Ryer^e, Smith, Spurgin, Seoord, Shiw,
Tischile. Teeple, Welch, Williams, Wycoff, Wilson. F. W. P.
Thomas K. Btecher, Teacher of the Park Church at Elmira, N. F. 1854-2900,
Published by the Park Church, Elmira, N. Y. 1900. l2ino. pp. 121*. Port,
Samnd Johnson, A MemoriaL March 20, 1826, Auffim 13, 1899, Printed
for the Family. [Bos^^o* 19O0.] 8vo, pp. m. Ill
Andrtis Benton, 1620-1683, A Sketch. By Joel Henry Bkntok» Jr. Pri-
vately printed. The Merrymou nt Press. Boston: 1900. 8vo. pp.30. HI.
Journal and Letters of Ilrv, Ilt^nnj 7Vu<?, of llampstead^ yew Hampshire, who IMI
Chaplain in the New Hampuhire lieffiment of the Provincial Amty in 1759 and
1762, Also an AiXount of the Battle of Concord, by Capt, Amos BarreU, a
Ninttte Man and ParticipatU, Printed for Hbkky T&ve, Star Press . Maxixm,
Ohio, moo. 8vo. pp. 37. Ill-
Prudence Wright, and the Women who Guarded the Bridge, PeppereU^ ManackU'
setu. 1775, [By M.UIY L. P. Shattcck. Wheeler Print, Nashaa* 190aj
13mo. pp. 32.
Thomas Kennicot Beecher, brother of Henry Ward, a " Beeeher " of the most
tmmhitakable stamp, — Invigorating Indeed must any story of his achievements
be to all, especially when related in the manner of tbe volume noted above. An
account of his last days, the ftxueral services, the ministers* memorial serviofi
testimonies from other denommations and from the press, and an ancestnl
table, these, though simple elements, nevertheless compose an inspiring book.
It will certainly diUuse the spirit of the man it eulogizes, that of eelf-aouihila^
ting sympathy with every possible grade and phase of humanity.
A kindred nature is disclosed in the pages of the Johnson Memorial. It is a
collect iou of testimonies gathered by his sons, consisting of an outline of Ills
biography. Rev. George A- Gordoo*s commemorative sermon, the tribute of
President Carter of ^Williams College, a sketch by Rev. Edward G. Porter,
President of the New-Kngland Historic Genealogical Society, of which Mr.
Johnson was a member, anecdotes, letters and resolutions. In 1850 Mr. John-
son was admitted as partner in the firm of C. F. Hovey k Co., and as an exem-
plar of the virtues of the old-time mercliant he w^as perfect, while his sangiiliie
temperament, independent intellect, and kindly heart constituted exceUeodiS
distinguishing not the merchant bat the man.
1900.] Book Notices. 457
The exquisite production of the Merrymount Press, the sketch of Andrew
Benton, relates to the immigrant ancestor of the author, whose tombstone still
stands at Hartford, Conn.,— the pamphlet embodying the extant records of his
progenitor, and closing with an inventory of his estate.
The title of the True brochure describes its contents, it only being proper,
perhaps, to add that a portion of the Journal, although short, has been lost.
The artless story of Capt. Bartlett is very interesting, and is illustrated by a
silhouette.
It is a bright little book that records the deeds of the Pepperell ** Guard '' of
women under their leader. Prudence Wright. Habited in their husbands'
clothes they took possession of Jewett's Bridge in the full expectation that they
were to meet and withstand a company of British soldiers. They encountered,
however, two tories, one of whom escaped. The other, Leonard Whiting,
bearing treasonable dispatches, was captured and taken as prisoner to Groton.
By Frederic Willard Parke,
Transactions of the Kansas State Historical Society, 1897-1900 ; together with
Addresses at Annual Meetings, Memorials, and Miscellaneous Papers, Also, a
Catalog of Kansas Constitutions, and Territorial and State Documents in the
Historical Society Library, Edited by Geo. W. Martin, Secretary. Vol. VI.
Topeka: W. Y. Morgan, State Printer. 1900. 8vo. pp. 607.
Dransactiojis of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, No, 23, Sessions
of 1898-1900, Quebec: Frank Carrel, Publisher. 1900. 8vo. pp. 109.
HL Maps.
Constitution and By-Laws of the Quinabaug Historical Society, Southbridge,
Mass. 1900. 32mo. pp. 82.
Between the paper on " The Nineteenth Kansas Regiment " and that on '' The
BCarais de Cygnes Trajedy," at the beginning and the end of the Kansas Collec-
tions, there are more than fifty others which, although not equalling these in
stirring or appalling effect, are yet crowded vrith facts of profoundest import,
sach as those bearing the titles : " The Nationalization of Freedom,** '* The Neu-
tral Lands,** ** Pueblo Ruins in Scott County,** •* First Provisional Constitution
of Kansas,** and "Reminiscences of Sept. 14, 1866.**
The greater part of the Quebec publication is occupied by the two *' Confer-
ences** by P. B. Casgrain, In French, on " The Plains of Abraham,** which, with
the plans of the battles that took place there, are mentioned in a complimen-
tary manner at the meeting of the Society when It was proposed to present a
memorial to Sir Wilfrid Laurler, asking that the historic grounds be preserved
to the public.
The Quinabaug booklet Is fully described by Its title, with ^e exception of a
list of members.
By Frederic Willard Parke.
Begister of the Society of Sons of the Bevolution in the State of Iowa. [Daven-
port.] 1900. S. 8vo. pp, 73. 111.
Tear Book of the Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Missouri.
[St. Louis.] 1900. S. 8vo. pp. 193.
Faneuil Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Bevolution, Boston.
Frank Wood, Printer. 1900. S. 8vo. pp. 11.
The artistic binding, decoration, typography and Illustrations always marking
the publications of the Patriotic Societies render these volumes externally at-
tractive, their contents, as usual, consisting of Constitution, By-Laws, Lists of
Members, and Memorials of the Deceased, to which, in the case of the Iowa
book, are added a Prize Essay and Ode. F. W. P.
The Owl, Edited by G. Dikeman Wing. Vol. I. Nos. 9, 10. May, June, 1900.
Kewaunee, Wisconsin. 4to. pp. 12 ; 12.
The principal articles In these Issues are (May), ** Gen. Benjamin J. Sweet,"
"The Sprague Family,** *»Ebenezer Wing,** and a '* Retrospective Sketch,**
recording a journey to Salt Lake City : and In the June number ** A great Wing
Library,** ** Notes on the Wing,** ** Capt. Jason W. Newell,** •' Reminiscences of
a Bummer, a review of adventures In the Civil War,** *• Mrs. A. H. Wing,** ** The
Roberts Family/* and a second " Retrospective Sketch.**
VOL. Liv. 80
458 Book Notices. [Oofc.
The *' hootlDgs " of this Owl, when one considers the natore of thdr diacoune,
may be regarded as almost gratis, since twelve of them are emitted for flf^
cents. It is one of the latest genealogical enterprises, conducted by a lad of
thirteen years. F. W. F.
James Sprunt Historical Monographs. No. 1. Personnel of the ConnefntUm of
1861. By John Gilcubist McCobmick. Legislation of the Cowaeniion of
1861. By Kemp Plummer Battle. University of North Carolina Fnblica-
tions. Chapel Hill, N. C. IIKK). 8vo. pp. 144.
This is the beginning of a series of monographs which the above-named Uni-
versity proposes to publish with the design of illustrating the history of North
Carolina. This opening number consists principally of biographical notices of
the delegates to the " Secession" Convention, among whom were many of the
foremost men of the State; to these is added an account of the enactm^ita of
that body, the second part of which records the ordinances which were de-
feated. F. W. F.
Genealogy of the Crane Family. Vol. I. Descendants of Henry Crane^ of Weth-
ersjleld and Guilford, Conn. With Sketch of the Family in England. Vol. II.
Descendants of Benjamin Crane, of WethersfUld, Conn., and John Crane, of
Cr/ventry, Conn., also of Jasper Crane of New Haven, Conn., and Newark, N. J.,
and Stephen Crane, of Elizahethtown, N. J. With Families of the Name in
New Hampshire, Maryland and Virginia. By Ellert Bicknkll Cbjjik.
Worcester, Mass. Press of Chas. Hamilton, 311 Main St. 1895, 1900. Two
volumes. L. 8vo. pp. xv.+201 : viii.-f-642. 111.
An Old Family- or, the Setons of Scotland and America. By MoNSiaMOR Sktok.
New York : Brentano's. 1899. 8vo. pp. xxiU.-H38. 111.
A History and Genealogical Record of the Alling-Allens of New Haven, Cfann.,
the Descendants of lioger Ailing, First, and John Ailing, Sen., from 1639 to
the Present Time. Compiled by George P. Allek. New Haven, Conn. :
Press of the Price, Lee, & Adkins Co. 1899. 8vo. pp. 317. HI.
The Ancestry and the Descendants of John Pratt of Hartford, Conn. Compiled
and published by Charles B. WniTXKSLEY, by authority of Walter W.
Pratt. Hartford Press: The Case, Lockwood and Brainard Co. 1900.
8vo. pp. 204.
Some Account of the Bowd(dn Family, xoith a Notice of the Erving Family. By
Templk Prime. Third edition. New York. 1900. 8vo. pp. 18.
Genealogy of One Branch of tlie Sherman Family. Compiled by Walter S.
BooTu and Mrs. Hosea B. Nortiuiop. n.p. 1900. 12mo. pp. 11.
James Parshall and his Descendants. Compiled from Authentic Records. By
James C. Parshall. Syracuse. Privately printed. 1900. 8vo. pp. 38.
The Seymour Family. By T'iXKR Seymour Morris. A reprint from the Mor-
ris Genealogy. Chicago. 1900. 8vo. pp. 147-181.
mils Family Genealogical and Historical Association. Sixth Annual Report of
the Directors. [Boston.] 1900. 8vo. pp. 20.
Col. Jahez Hatch, of Boston, his Ancestry and Descendants. By Allen H.
Bext. Boston : David aapp & Son, Printers. 1896. 8vo. pp. 7.
Descendants of William Itussell, Cambridge, Mass., about 1640. By Hxzscuh
Stone Russkll. Printed for Private Circulation. Pittsfield, Mass. : Eagle
Pub. Co. 1900. 12mo. pp. 52.
Neio Hampshire. Lake Begion Inscriptions: Whiteface Intervale, Sandwich,
Perkins Ground, New Durham, Further Memorals of Meredith. Worcester,
Mass. : Published by Franklin P. Rice. 1900. S. 4to pp. 28.
John Salter, Mariner. By William Tibbits Salter. Philadelphia: John
Highlands, 16 N. 11th St. 1900. 12mo. pp. 58. 111.
Finding List of Genealogies and Town and Local Histories containing Family
Records, in tfie Public Library of the City of Boston. Boston : Published by
the Trustees. L. 8vo. pp. 80.
We continue in this number our quarterly notices of genealogical works re-
cently published.
1900.] Book Notices. 459
The first volume of the Crane Genealogy, issued five years since, besides con-
taining a section on the origin of the name, and coats-of-arms, gave nine
generations of the descendants of Henry of Wethersfield, noted such of the
family as were law-malcers and public officials, and those who were on the Roll
of Honor. Nearly one-half of the second volume is devoted to the posterity of
Jasper and Stephen Crane, abundant records having been unexpectedly and
cordially supplied by their descendants. The other lineages arc also very full,
the whole work showing the great expenditure of time and pains bestowed on
the enterprise. The Addenda consists of families with position not sufficiently
defined to warrant their inclusion in the preceding pedigrees. The volumes are
well printed, bound in cloth, illustrated with portraits, and fully indexed.
A most beautiful example of book-making, the Scton book is also a striking
monument of the more than forty years' labor devoted to it by its author. A
bibliography precedes the Introduction which treats of the Norman Aristocracy.
Throughout twenty chapters, chapters of history which read like those of
romance,— the transatlantic Setons, aristocratic, chivalric, devout, are depicted
in profuse and fascinating detail, their story naturally taking a tone of grand-
eur from names so ancient and so famous. The succeeding chapters deal with
the American Setons who, in temperament and action, bear the inefikceablc
ancestral stamp. The book is eminently de luxe both as to contents, one may
say, and appearance, and its author need not exculpate himself from the appre-
hended accusation of pursuing " endless genealogies,'* since he can ofiter as the
result of the labors of his leisure a work so superb as this.
The Alling-AUen History evinces the tireless industry of its author in the pro-
duction of a genealogy giving not only the lineages with the customary precision,
but also about a score of biographical sketches, some of several pages in length,
accompanied by finely engraved portraits. The book is the fruit of the exer-
tions of declining years, and the author, as well as all of his name, is to be
congratulated on his resolve to present to the public, without waiting for what
he would consider complete records, the results of his persistent and length-
ened research. Binding and print are excellent, and indexes of the most thor-
ough description are appended.
The Pratt Genealogy is based on the work published by Rev. F. W. Chapman,
in 1864, called " The Pratt Family." His eflbrts were confined to the line of Lieut.
William Pratt, brother of the John whose posterity is recorded in the present
volume. With a fulness equalling that of Mr. Chapman's compilation, this addi-
tional Pratt publication with its neat binding, clear print, and thorough index,
ought to fulfil the wish expressed in the Introduction that it may aflbrd assist-
ance as well as pleasure to the members of the various families recorded therein.
The Bowdoin Family gives some of the descendants of Pierre Boudouin, who
died in Boston, in 170G, with particular accounts of him, and of the first and
third James Bowdoin, including the will in full of Sarah, wife of the latter
James. The Erving portion of the pamphlet consists of the family of John
Erv'ing, bom in 1690 in the Orkneys. A Bibliography is added.
The Sherman booklet has the posterity of Samuel Sherman of Stratford, Conn.,
immigrant in 1G40, as far as the fifth generation, as also the majority of his
descendants as far as the eighth and ninth generation. Though slight in appear-
ance, the little book witli its fine print can boast of substantial contents.
The Parshall pamphlet is described by the author in his *' Preliminary Ego-
tism " as a tentative work designed as a forerunner of a complete genealogy of
the family, if sulHcient encouragement is won by his present attempt. It con-
tains descendants of James Parshall, the founder of the only American family
of the name, as far as the sixth generation. Israel Parshall, whose date is un-
certain, with his posterity to the third generation, occupies a special section
which is followed by one entitled *• Miscellanies," consisting of letters, news-
paper clippings, etc. The print is admirably clear, and the presentation of the
facts acquired is such that it is to be hoped that they may be so increased by
the contributions of those of the name as to enable the compiler to accomplish
the purpose above mentioned without undue delay.
The Seymour Family, giving the ancestors of Clara E. Seymour, is, as before
stated, a reprint of thirty-four pages of the Morris Genealogy.
In the Report of the Hills Family Association are found the descendants of
Joseph Hills, supposed to have lived in Newbury, Mass., from 1665 to 1688. A
great deal of valuable information is imparted in this—as it may be called—
460
Recent Publications.
[Oct,
ioforraally genealogical manner. The illnmln&tlve discussion of the spelling of
the name Is of much interest. The Report also indicates scientific and laborious
foreign research.
The Hatch leattet is a reprlot from the New-England Historical and Gi^ncalogl-
cal Register for January, 1897.
The compiler of the Russell record disclaims any Intention of presenting a
family his^tory, as his pnrpose is merely to preserve in suitable form such In-
formation as is now easily acquired. It consists largely of the late generations,
of whom the greater number were of his own acquaintance. This very osefnl
little book is thoroughly indexed.
In the New Hampshire Lake Region Inscriptions, the Whiteface Inscriptions
are followed by genealogical notes on the Fotis and McCrillis families* In allu*
slon to the heading, '* Further Memorials of Meredith," the compiler explains
that in 18!>1 he published a pamphlet entitled, *' Memorials of Jleredith, N. H."
A pleasant accoont of a vlsjilt to the Whiteface Intervale prefaces the first
division of the Inscriptions^ The press-work Is line.
Salter, repperreli, Frost, Colton and Tibbitsarc the names in the Salter book
under wliich arc arranged genealogical tables of greater or less length, together
with sketches of prominent persons in the families mentioned. The book is
lively, aboands in facts, and has touches of humor. The portraits are very line.
The Boston Public Library genealogical list is intended as a guide to those
pursuing genealogical research, but is in no respect a bibliography. It Is for
use at the Central Library, and should be considered as introductory to a fuller
work of the kind !n the future.
B]f Frederic WiUard Parke ^
RECENT PUBLICATIONS,**
PaaBBXTBn to tub Nsw-Enolajo) Historic GHNEAiiOoicAX Socistt weom Mat 2&
l(X)0, TO JcLT 25, 1900.
1.
Prepare il by Benjamin Davis Fbtsbb.
Publicaiiofu wriUen or edited by mmnber$ of the Society,
Genealoinf*
The Pioneers of Massachusetts. A descrriptive list* drawn from records of the
colonies, towns and churches and other contemporaneous documents. By Charles
Henry Pope, Boston, 1900, 4to. pp, 660,
The Genealogical Advertlaer. A quarterly magazine of femily history, 1899.
Volume II. Cambridge, Ma8», 1899. 8vo, pp, IBi+xxiv.
An Old Family, or the Setons of Scotland and America. By Monsignor Seton,
New York, 1899. 8ro. pp. xxiii.-H38.
The Seymoui Family. By Tyler Seymour Morria, A reprint from the Morris
Genealogy. Chicago, 1900. Svo, pp. 10.
Notes on some of the deacendants of Joseph Kellogg of Kadley. 1696, 8vo. pp. $6,
Col. Jabez Hatch, of Boaton, his anoedtry and deacendautB. By Allen H. Bent.
[Bepnnted from the New-England Historical and Genealogical Kegiater for Jmin
1897.] Boston. 1896. 8vo. pp. 7.
Hiatory,
The Eecovery of a Long-Loat Volume. Boston, 1000. 8vo, pp» 3, [By Dr.
Samuel A. Green.]
SocUiUt and InatittUiona.
The visit of the American Library Asaociation to Burlington, Vermont, June, 1900,
By Ebcn Putman, Burlington, Vi. 1900, 24mo.
The OongregBtional Year^Book, 1900. Issued, undor the sanction of the National
Council of the Congregational Chnrchea of the TJuited States^ by its pubHahing com-
mittee, and containing the general itatistica of those churcheg for the last preriout
year ; an alphabetical liat of the Congregational Mmi6ter8» and of the officers tnd
students of Congregational Theological Seminariea; the annual record of changes;
• This list does not include publicationa which are elaewhcre noticed, nxil«M written
by a member.
1900.] Recent PubliccUions. 461
the vital statistics of Congregational ministers deceased in 1899 ; statements of the
National Cooperative Societies, the National and State Organizations of Churches,
and other miscellaneous information. Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 528.
Parish Registers — a list of those printed, or of which ms. copies exist in public col-
lections, together with references to extracts therefrom, printed and manuscript. By
George W. Marshall, LLJ). London. 1900. 8vo. pp. 133.
Faneuil Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Organized
February 11, 1896. Charter issued July 31, 1896. [Edited by Mrs. Ida Farr Miller.]
Boston. 1900. 12mo.
CoUeget and Schooh.
Address List of the Living Alumni of Andover Theological Seminary, including all
non-graduates and officers of the institution, 1900. Prepared for the use of the
Alumni by the secretary of the Alumni Association. 8vo. pp. 40.
U, & GovemmerUf State and Municipal PubUoations.
Library of Congress. List of books relating to Hawaii. By A. P. C. Griffin.
Washington. 1898. 8vo. pp. 26.
II. Other PubUcationt.
Local History,
An Old Pennsylvania Royal Coat-of-Arms. By Thomas Allen Glenn. [Reprinted
from the Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biogrbphy, July, 1900.] Phila-
delphia. 1900. 8vo. pp. 6.
An historical address at Lebanon, N. H., on the occasion of the celebration of the
centennial of Franklin Lodge, No. 6, F. and A. M., May 13, 1896. By Albert Stillman
Batchellor.
Bannisters Lane, 1708-1899. Being sundry remarks, some historical and all new
and interesting, on Bannisters Lane, now named Winter Street, and the district
immediately thereabout. By Thomas W. Tucker. Boston. 1899. 24mo. pp. 46.
Bio^aphy,
Memorial of Amos Perry. Obituary sketch by Clarence S. Brigham. Proceedings
of memorial meeting, October 3, 1899. Print^ for the Rhode Island Historical
Society. Boston. 1900. 8vo. pp. 16.
Samuel Johnson. A Memorial, March 20, 1826— August 13, 1899. 8vo. pp. iv.-f-66.
General Superintendents of the Pennsylvania Railroad Division. Pennsylvania
Railroad Co. By William Bender Wilson. Philadelphia. 1900. 8vo. pp. 66.
College* and Schools.
Quinquennial Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates of Harvard University, 1636-
1900. Cambridge. 1900. 8vo. pp. 616.
Abbot Academy, Andover, Mass. Circular of Information for 1899- 1900. Andover.
1900. 8vo. pp. 40.
Inauguration of Arthur Twining Hadley, LL.D., as president of Yale University,
October eighteenth, A. D. eighteen hundred and ninety-nine. New Haven. Svo. pp.
49.
Thirty-fourth Annual Catalogue of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 1900-
1901. Boston. 1900. 12mo. pp. 63.
Report of the President of Yale University and of the Deans and Directors of its
several departments for the academic year 1899-1900. 1900. Svo. pp. 102.
Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale University, deceased during the Academical
Year ending in June, 1900, including the record of a few who died previously, hitherto
unreported. [Presented at the meeting of the Alumni, June 26th, 1900.] No. 10 of
the fourth printed series, and No. 59 of the whole record.]
The use at American Colleges of the word Campus. By Albert Matthews. [Re-
printed from the publications of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, vol. iii.]
Cambridge. 1900. 8vo. pp. 9.
Report of the President of Bowdoin College for the academic year 1899-1900.
Brunswick. 1900. 8vo. pp. 33.
Catalogue of the Theological Seminary, Andover, Massachusetts. Ninety-Second
year, 1899-1900. Andover. 1900. 12mo. pp. 29.
Catalogue of the Phillips Exeter Academy, 1899-1900. Exeter. 1900. 12mo. pp.
47.
University of Illinois. Vol. I., May, 1900. No. 1. The University Studies.
Abraham Lincoln. The Evolution of his Literary Style. Bv Daniel Kilham Dodge,
Ph. D. 1900. 8vo. pp. 68.
462 Recent Publications. [Oct.
Catalogue of Oberlin College for the year 1899-1900, issued May 15, 1900. Ober-
lin, Ohio. 1900. 12mo. pp. 263.
Seventy-second Annual Catalogue of Chauncy-Hall School, Boston, Haas. Issued
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Archsologia or Miscellaneous Tracts relating to Antiquity, published by the
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pp. 26.
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INDEX OF PERSONS.
Abbot, ) Elixabetb, 287, 449
Abbott, 5 George, 287
Hannab, 287, 324
Herman, 304, 372
Mary Alice, 383
Samuel, 188
Abel, corporal, 185
Mary Hinman, 225
AbercromSie, James, 118, 188
Abemethy, bishop, 44
Abrahams, )
Abram, > Margaret, 349
Abrams, )
Aooerly, Hannah, 175
Robert, 176
A 'Court, \ Henry, 40, 42, 43
Aooart, 5 Margaret, 40, 42, 43
Adadourian, Halg, 236
Adam, John, 219
William, 348
Adams, , cxxxix
captain, 187
Abbie Bartlett, Ixzrlli
Bethiah, 107
Byron S.. 368
Ciiarlcs Franci8,xxxvi,
233,242
Elizabeth, 214, 242
Franklin George, 375
George C, 243
George Moulton, vi,
xxn, xlTi, xlvIU, I,
Ixxxi, IxxxYiii, zo-
viii, cxxxviU, 447
John, 366, 408-410
John Quincy, Izvii, 247
Joseph B., 421
Lemael, 84
Blarguret, 91, 92
Manila, 97
Mary, 349, 350
Fhila, 84
Rebecca, 24, 26
Ricliard, 91
8amuel, 34rt, 349, 350
Thomas, 24, 26, 107
William, 354
Agard, Anne, 271
Agas, , 233
Ager, Thomas, 411
Aiken, Mary, 200
Alnsworth, John, 83
Mary, «3
Akerly, Hannah, 175
Lucy D., 352
Robert, 175
Aibee, Benjumin, 201
Ebcneztr, 201, 293, 295
El^Hh, 2«J5
John, 201
Mary, 201
Rachel, 201, 293, 296
Sarah, 293
Submit, 201
11
Alboln, GfOTanni, U
Albree, John, xl
Aloe, Richard, 190
Aloock, Thomas, 871
Aloott, /Ann, 218
Alleott, ) Asa, 869, 871
Christian, 218
Constance, 218
Isabel, 218
John, 218
Robert, 218
Roger, 216
Wmiam, 218
Alden, , xUt, ozil
Alice, 180, 181
Ann, 182
Anna, 182
Benjamin, 180, 181
Catherine, 182
Charles L., zxxril, 180
DaTid, 106, 180, 181
£lixabetb,oiii, 181,182
GiUain, 182
Hannah, 106, 182
Henry, 181
John, cili, 108, 180-182
Joseph, 181
Mary, 181, 182
Mercy, 181
Nathaniel, 181, 182
Paul, ciU
PrisciUa, cili, 180, 161
Rebecca, ciil
Ruth, 181
Samuel, 180, 181
Sarah, 181, 444
SUas, civ
Susannah, 181
Thomas, 182
Timothy, 444
WUliam, 182
Aldis, Man-, 399, 400
Nathan, 400
Aldworth, Dorothy, 411
John, 325-327
Martha, 326
Robert, 411, 413
Alexander, , 325
David, 337
Alexander VI, pope, 462
Alexander the Great, 262
Alford, B>'iium and Christo-
pher, ^AS
Alftey, Francis, 218
Mary, 218
Alger, Rhoda. 225
Allen, 1 ,448,469
Aleyn, I mr.. 195
AUin, } Abel, 396-401
Ailing, I Abigail, 349, 350, 397,
Allyn, J 3U8, 400
Alice, 216
Alithea. 106
Amos, 401
Allen, I Ann, 26, 225
cont'd ) Anna, 193, 354
Ata,26
Benjamin, 349, 350
Settle, 399
Charles, cxlii
Charles G., 106
David, 106, 397, 389,
400
Ebenexer,396-401
Elbridge D., xxix
Elbridge Gerry, xlvi,
cxlii
£UJah,400
Ellsha, 898, 401
Elixabeth,76,79,397.
400
Elizabeth C, 364
Enoch, 399
Esther, 396
Eunice, 400
Experience, 399
Flora E., cxlii
George, 397, 399
George I*., 458
Hannah 225, 398
Harriet Rennard,
cxlii
Isaac, 348
Jacob, 401
James, 106, 12C, 128,
349, :i50
James F., 106
James W., xxxvii
Jane, 399
Jemima, 308
John, VX\, 225, 274,
349,350,397,398,400.
458
Joseph, 100, 349, 350
Joseph Henry, xlvil
Joshua, 398
Josiah, 3U7, 400
Keziah, 399
Lemuel, 103
Lewis. :i90-401
Lucy, 400
Lydla, 274, 360, 397,
399
Margaret, :U0, 399
Mary, 181. 290, 349,
350. 390-401
Mchitablf, 349, 399
Mercy, 399
Molly, 401
Moses, 290
Nathan. 398
Patience, :m
Phebe,400
Phineas, 397
Rebecca, 350, 398, 400
Robert, 397, 398
Roger, 22, 458
Ruamah, 62
cliv
Index of Persons.
Allen. J Both, 360, 397. 398,
Andros, {Mercy, 82
conVd 400
canVd |MilIe.259
SaUy, 399
Naomi. 84
Samuel, 97. 128, 181,
AngeU. Catharine. 170
350. 397, 398. 401
£^ma, 170
Sarah, oill, 396-398.
Enos, 170
400
James B., zoli
Beth, 225, 399
Angler, capt., 73
SanaDna, 225, 397, 399
Oakes, cxl
Tabitha, 401
William, 167
Tonior. 899
Anguish, Katharine, 189
Antes, Ilenry, 359
Thaukful, 396. 401
Turell. 399
Antill, Edward, 124, 126
Unity, 390
John, 126
Walter, 396, 397. 399
Lewis, 126
William, 225. 349. 850
Appleton, D., Ixxxiv, 456
Zachariah. 250
Francis Henry, xxx-
Allen, Lane and Scott, 454
vli
AUerton, Isaac, 357, :i6S
William, 412
Bemember, 357
William Sumner, vii,
Samuel Waters, 308
xvi, xxxvi, 107,
Walter S., 368, 370
239,240
Allis, Uannah, 272
Applin, John, 87
Apsley, sir AUen, 92
Archdale. Mary, 191, 192
John, 48
Mary> 48
Nathaniel, 272
Richard, 191, 192
AUsopp, John. 93, 94
Tliomas, 191, 192
Almore, Thomas, 347
Archer, Agnes, 160
William, 337, 346
Almy, Ann, 312
Aisope, John. 347
Ariottl, count Boger, Hi
Alvord, Amelia, 86
Armstrong, George Washing-
Anna. 83
ton, xxxvi
Clarissa, 86
Thomas, 45
£lUah,b5
Armytage, air George J., 451
Eunice, 83
Arnold, colonel, 163
Martha, 80, 81
Cynthia. 406
Martin. 85
Dorothy. 396
Saul, 80
Ebenezer, 363
Sophia, 85
Hannah, 363
Ambler, Deborali, It!
Howard Payaon, xxx-
AmM6e of savoy, lU
vii, 120
Ames, Catharine, xciv, cxli
Jamea N., 160, 174, 364
Evaline, xdii
Jonathan, 406
Eveline Orville, cxl
Joseph, 395
Frank A., xciv
Lemuel Hastings, 400
Frank Morton, xciil.
Olney. v, xxi, 220
xciv
l^atience, 107
Ilobart, cxU
Peleg, 107
John, cxl
Ttiomas, 107, 395
Jnlla, cxli
William, 395
Maria Ilobart, cxli
Arwin, Jane, 201
Oakfs, xciii, cxl
Molly, 290
Uuke^s Augior, xlvi, cxl,
Ashhurst, sir Henry. 1(4
cxlii
sir William, IW
Oliver, xciii, cxl
Thomas, cxl
Askur;* Elizabeth, 91
WilUum, cxl
Aspinwa 1, WiUiam, xcix
Winthrop, cxli
Astye, Elizabeth. 18«
Amherst, Jeffry, 71, 118, IC-O,
Athearn, Jabez, 179, 180
Ammer, Ann, -JlU [188
James, 180
Amoiy, Jonathan, :J62
Atherton, Consider, 213
Kebecca, 352
Hope, 213
Robert, 352
Sarah, 81
Thomas C, 314
Watching, 213
Ar.aurecu, 450
Atkins, Isaiah, cxix
Andrew, John A., xcix, cv
Richard, 191
Andrews, ( , 190
Atkinson, A. E., 132
Audrewes, i Charles L., xxxvli
Ann, 347
Elizabeth, 189
Anthony, 347
Ferdinand, Ixxvii
Attwlsse, Allen, 342
Henry, DO
Atword, John, 45
H.Franklin, xxx-
Aubury, Lotitia, 325
vli, 120
WiUiom, 325
John, cl
Auchmuty, Bell, 32
Mary, 318
Audenried, , Ixv
Nathaniel, 189
Audley, , 92
Nicholas, 318
Austin, , 460
Sibyl, 274
Autli, Jolin,337
Andro:s, / Allen, 82
Avery, mr., 88
Audru.-, \ Anna. 82
Alithea, 106
sir Edmund, 148
Deborah, 106
Elishii,83,259
Elroy McKendree,
JeruPha, 82
xxxvli
Joseph, 82
Awbrey, , 826, 834, 330
Mary, 83, 86
John, 341
Axtell, Seth Jonea, xxxrii
Ayera, Benjamin, 209
Elizabeth, 209
Aylett, , 191, 192
Ayon, JcNme, 216
Baboock, Bachel, 85
Stephen, 307
Baocon, Ellia, 87
Bachelor, Samuel, 190
Backua, Abner. 83
Jabes, 86
Clorlnda, 48
Octa,86
Sarah, 222
Simon, 48
Triphena, 83
William, 222
Bacon, . 232
Francia, 138
William Plumb, xxxvli
Badoock, ool., 186, 187
Elizabeth, 107
William, 107
Badman, , 412
Bagg, dr., 361
Erneat U., xxxvU
Bailey, 1 ,112,238,239
Bally, ( mra., 389
Bayley, y capt., 284
Bayly, | ool., 284,286
Baylycj Abigail, exvU
Anna, 86
Auguatua Bamaay,
lUvU, cxrii, oxvlii
Ednah, exvli
Elizabeth, 106
Experienoe, 106
Frank Auguatua, xl,
cxvlli
Frederic William, xl
Helen G., cxxv
Helen Louise, cxviii
HolU8K.,238
James, 238, 239
Jemima, cxxiv
Joanna. Ixviii. cxvii
John, 238, 239
Joseph, cxvii
Margaret, 218
Margery, 337
Mary B., cxxv
Mehitable, cxvii
Obadiah, 106
Bachel, cxvii
Richard, cxvii
Roswell, 85
Sarah, cxviii
Sellua, cxvii
Simon, cxvii, cxviii
Thomas, cxxiv, 238,
239
William, 218
William T., cxxv
WUliam Wallace, xl-
vii, cxxiv, cxxv
Baird, Henry Carey, 373
Baker, , 199, 275
ensign, TZ
Alexander, 341
Alice, 203
Anne, 275
Catharine, 203
Cornelius, 199
Daniel, 204
David. 84, 208, 808
Elizabeth, 308, 427
Ephraim, 66
Esther, 203, 204
Experienoe, 294
Frances, 55
Hannah, 429
Henry, 204
Joanna, 808,427
John, 294 I
Index of Persons.
civ
Baker. / Jonathan, 203, 429
con/^dj Josiah, 86
Lucy, M
Lydia, 80
Lydia M., exlvii
Mary, 2M, 308, 355
Mehitable, 308
Mercy, 355
Nathan, 306, i27
Nathaniel, 203, aO«, 308,
Phebe, 308
Prisdlla, 199
Samuel, 308, 427
Sarah,cxxx, 203, 355, 427
Silence, 213
Talitha, 85
Thomas, 203, 427
Virginia, xxxrli, 261
Balch, , 283
Anne Lathrop, Ixvili
Benjamin, Ixviii
Elizabeth, IxrUl
Ellen Maria, Ixix
Eunice, IxtIU
Eunice Anne, Ixviii
Francis Noyee, Ixx
Francis Vergniea, Ixviii,
Ixix
Freeborn, Ixvill
Joanna, Ixviii
John, Ixviii
Joseph, Ixviii
Joseph W., Ixviii
Marjory, Ixviii
Nathaniel. IxvUI
Rebecca, Ixviii
Sarah, Ixviii
Thomas Willing,xxxvii,
464
William, Ixviii
Baildwln, , 322
C. C, 451
Eleanor, 224
Elizabeth, 274, 392
Hannah, 392
nenry, xl
Houghton, 85
Jane, 451
Jeruriha. 385
Jolin, 224
Mille,85
Nathaniel, 274
Koger S., m
Tliomas, 385
Timothy, 302
Ball, Alice. 9fl
AUen, 90, 97
Andrew, 96
AvlH, 90, 97
Clement, 97
Dorothy, 97
Edward, 97
Elizabeth, 90, 97
Hannah, 26
Henry, 97
Hugh, 96
Jame^ Hamlinton, 253
John, 96, 97
Joseph, 26
Mario, 97
Mary, 96
Philip. W
Richard, 96
Robert, 253-255
Itoger, 96
Samuel, 96
Susan, 97
Thoma4^, 254, 410
William, 96, 97, 255
Ballantine, John, 11h
Ballard, ) captain, 187
Ballord, i E^ek iSteere, xxxvil
Sarah, 287
William, 287
Ballon, Hosea Starr, 221
Matarean, 299
Bancroft, Candaa Whitcomb,
150
FJeanor Shattnck,150
George, xcix, 439
George Dana, 150
Lacy Preston, 150
Martha A., 150
Thomas, 150
Bane, Lewis, 408
Bangs, Hannah Thompson, ex
Banks, ) Caleb, 190
Banoks, S Charles Edward, 131,
Bankes, ) 146, 179
John, 190
Lydia, 190
HJary, 190
Nathaniel P., oxxzi
Richard, 218
Bannerman, W. Bruce, 226
Bannister, Rachel, 29
Thomas, 29
Banta,Theodore Melvln,xxxvll
Banton, Anne, 327
John, 327
Banyar, George, 196
Barber, Eunice, 213
Grace, 213
Hezeklah, 213
Patience, 213
Barclay, Robert, 832
Bardwell, Carrie, 401
Charles A., 401
Charles Ellis, 401
Clara Bell, 401
George, 401
Nancy, 401
Barker, , cxxix, 127, 157
Barkley, Henry, d
Barley, John, 218
Barlowe, Armlger, 218
Thomas, 218
Barnard, |
Barnod,
Barnes,
Bams,
,212
Beersheba, 92
Elizabeth, 189
Hannah, 287
Henry, xxxvll
John, 318,414-416,418
Robert, 112, 287
Robert Merry, xxx
vll
William, 92, 194
Abiel. 200, 292
Abigail, 224, :^2
BeixJamln. 223,224,324
Calvin, 200
Daniel, 223
Ebenezer, 224
Eleanor, 223
Elizabeth, 321
Eunice, 324
Hannah, 324, 429, 432
Ifaac, 204, 205
li^aiah, 204
Jemima, 434
John, 105
Jonathan, 83
Mary, 200, 292
Nathaniel, 224
Noah, 429, 432
Puah, 432
Rachel, 83
Sarah, 105, 204, 205
Thankful, 224
Timothy, 224
William, 434
Barney, Edward L., 355
Barnwell, ♦ 127
John, 129
Baron, , 230
Barrett, \ , 214
Barret, i mr., 268
Barrett, | Amofi, 456, 457
cont'd \ Benjamin, cxl
Edwin Shephard,cxi,
cxil, 117
Humphrey, cxi, cxii
James, v, xxl, cxl,
cxil, 220
John, 419
Laura, cxil
Lydia, cxi
Maria Thomas, cxii
Mary, cxi
Mary S., cxi
Mercy, 419, 450
Miriam, cxi
Nathan, cxl, cxii
Rebecca, cxl
Samuel, 419
Sarah, 419
Barrington, lady, 92
Barron, EUls, 86, 87
Barry, mr., 108
John, 284, 285
Barsham, Nathaniel, 87
Barstow, , xil, xllv
Barter, Henry, 410
Bartholomew, Jacob, 129
Mary, 179
Sarah, 127
BartleU, { cant., 457
Bartlet, | Alice, 421
Azabah.2?2
Eunice, Ixviii
George Clark, 256
Gershom, 253, 255,257
Homer, Lxviii
Ichabod, 272
Jaime, 257 «
Joseph, 250
Mary. Ixviii, 253, 421
Moses, 255
Nicholas, 47
Noah, 81
Sarah, 11, 81
Barton, Eleazer, 224
Margaret, 224
Rachel Bostedo, 224
Thomas, 97
William, 97, 108, 224
William E., 108,224, 2^0
Bass, Clara, cxir
Daniel, 225
Ebenezer, cxlv
Gertrude B., cxlv
Gregory, 225
Henry, cxlv
Joel, cxlv
John, cxlv
John F., cxlv
Maria L., cxliv
Perkins, xlvi, cxliv, cxlv
Robert P., cxlv
Robert Perkins, cxlv
Samuel, cxlv
Thomas, cxlv
Basket, i Frank G., xxxvil
Bassett, j Hannah, 23, 354
John, 90
Robert. 96
Batch, Ada L., 160
Batchellor, Albert Stlllmau,
xxxvll, 2.36, 461
Bate, ; Abigail, Ivli
Bates, t Albert C, 355
Anne, 93, M
Edward, 368, 370
Frank A., 3tW
Frank Amasa, xxxvll
John, 158
Mary F., 106, 107
Samuel A., 368, 370
Susanna, 81
Batcman, Margaret, 92, 93
Bates, see Bate.
Bath, , lfc9
^^^^^^^^ clvi
Index of Persons.
^B
^^^^^^1 William, m
Bemis, ) Ephralm. m
Bctnejs, 5 Georire F., 120, 110
Bemu0, ) Jonathan, 354
Benton^ Jonathan « IT^^H
ccni'd Jo«eph . 176, fl^H
Joflali, 170, ITT^"
^^^^^^M BattGD , E^ltl). ^m, 387
^^^^^^^H Battle, Komp I'lummer, 468
Jotham, Tim, «7l
Joy.179
LeiUi. 178
^^^^^^B Baxter. Ellxabeth. im
Mary M., 151
^^^^^^^^K J ames I'hlDncy . f , xjil »
Tryphena, 364
Llnui. 178
^^^^^^^K 2d0, 221
Benbowe, Catherine, 104
Lola, 177. 179
^^^^^^^H
Tliomiia, IW
Lot. 170. 177
Bence, William, a^A
Beycdiot, AbisaU, Ivl
A. L., 107
ICargaret. 198
^^^^^^H Shobael, 168
^^^^^^^^H Sufiim, 317
laaac, Ivi
MaryTlTtt, ITe, 178, W(
^^^^^^^1 Bftyly. JieeBAlley.
^^^^^^^H B^acJi/EenJainin, 274
Jaoe, Ivi
Bfer«y. 178 ^
Nalhaniel, ItU
Hlk/, 178 j
William Leonard, xl
Benelleld, ~-, 44
Nathan, 177
Nathaniel, 176, 177
^^^^^^H Caleb, 274
Bc^amln. Daniel, 80
Noah. 179
^^^^^H Dinah. &74
Bennett, i , 127, 1»
Patieiiee, m
^^^^^H Ells«,333
Benet. Edward, 120
Phebe. 179
^^^^^^H Hannali, 371, 3CJ
J'jDlly, 31
Phlnea«, 177
^^^^^^H I«iui«. ^62
Henrv, SI
PoUyiena, 179 ^m
fiaobel. 178, m^M
^^^^^^^H
Jo : lOo
^^^^^^^^1 llargaret, 271
Nathaniel, 200
Beheoca. t76» W^M
^^^^^^H Alartha, 275
Sarah. 287
Enth, 177. 179 ^^
^^^^^B TbeFon,274
8. B., 127
Samuel, 175-179
^^^^^H SeeBeeob.
sn>b«i,»)o
SaraJu (75. 179
^^^^^^H Beal, 1 Hannah, 318, 402
^^^^^^B Be«l«, Zaceheufl,410
Sclah, 178
Seth. 17U
^^^^^^H Beali. Ohar)e« Edward, rii, lOU
fienaon, Benjamin. 225
fcUo^s 177
^^^^^^H 117. US, 120. 121, 3tK!, 3WI
^^^^^^H Bean, 1 John, 1^, IW, 1»0, S72
^^^^^^^^1 B«ftiiG, i Samuel CoUioi, xxxvi
John, 40»
Stephen. 177
Bent, , 23U
Kubnilt, sa, 178, 271
mr.. xix, 230
Tabitha, 175
^^^^^^^H Beard, Atbin. Ixxic
^^^^^^^^1 Joseph, 385
AUen H„ 3!i8, 241, 373L
Tomar, 178
3i».468.460
Thantftil.l77-17>
^^^^^H tUla
John, 238. 241
Timothy, 177
^^^^^^^B Sarah, 385
Polly. 228
William, 31$ ^
^^^^^^^H Beare, ^ohn^ :H5
Saaiuel Arthur, xl» 447
Z4Mxsh«tta. I» ^H
^^^^^^^H Bears, JabUh, V6
BeDtley, / -, 127, 128
Berdan, . m ^M
^^^^^^^^H
BetiUy, ) Isabel, 93
Bereblock, , SM ^H
^^^^^^^H Hicham, 80
Wiiliam. 120
Berkley, lord. 112 ^H
^^^^^^^H fieaiireu>iTd, l\ G. S., bcxt
BeQton. Abigail, 17^17^
^^^^^^^^H Beck, I
^^^^^^^m BeokM\ Hannah, 176
Abner, 170
Anne, 29 ^^M
Jonathan, 29 1
Abraham, 17U
^^^^^H Beclcwhb, Abl£iiU, 127
Ambrose, 17V
i^arah, 29 J
^^^^^^^H Albert CIaytOD,XYx-
Amo*» 179
Andrew. 175, 176, 178,
Berreg, Wiiliam, 1M» ^J
Berreli, Eobf rt. 214 ^^B
^^^^^^H Murrln,
171J, 466, 467
Berry. — — . 215. 336 ^H
^^^^^^^M Matthew, 12S
Aim. 177, 17tf
Stephen, xxxfU ^^
^^^^^^^B Bidar, rar., :M7
Anna, 177
Wltber*. 109 1
^^^^^^H Badford, 6u«azi. ail
Anne, 176 ,
^^^^^^^B IMwell. Ann,
^^^^^^^m Bedjngreld, Heiinr, 150
^^^^^H Beebe, Patty. 274
^^^^^^^B B«eeb, Benjamin, 20
^^^^^H Lvdfa,20
^^^^^^H BJctianl, 87
nel«, 177
Beat, Aaron. ^1 ^
Btrliih, 177
Bethin. 170
Betham, William, tS7
B«»a. 178
BettJ, Thomas, 47 i
Caleb, 177
Bf^umstKle. Thomaa. 931 1
Catharine. 177
CteodaUnda. 179
Blbv. . 29 1
^^^^^^^B
Blokley, Bruen, 411 1
^^^^^^^^B BocM:her, mr., 20
Daniel, 175-177. 271
Elizabeth. 411 1
^^^^^^^B Han n&fa, 20-23
^^^^^^^B Henry Ward, 20,JtU,
David, 178
BIddle, 1 Alexander, sn J
Deborah. 176
Bldic, i Kathcrine. 391 ^^M
Richard. 3^3 ^H
^^^^^H
Dealre, 177
^^^^^^m Iiaac, 20, 21
Dorothy. 175, 17fl
Bldwell, Joaothaa, tf ^H
^^^^^^H TbomiiiKennIciit,ifi6
Kben«2cr. 170, 177
£bert 177
^^T 1
Edward, 175-179
Blgelow, Alb«n kmltli, |faj
^^^^^^^1 BeMbrRftp, Daufel^ 14
EllaktiD, 176
^^^^^^^B Be«k«, John,
Ellai, 178
Henry JaooD^ ^^M
^^^^^^^^B Beemau, Kbenezcr, 225
Elilm, 178
Jacob, m ^H
^^^^^^^H Lemuel, 225
Eilsha. 83
N oney Jewell. idBnB
^^^^^^B Eeort, — — , 127, 128
Elizabeth. 175-178,271
xJ 1
^^^^^^H Anthony, 129
^^^^^^B James, 129
Eihuor, 175
BUI, Ablel. 82 1
Ephralm, 176
Abigail, afiO 1
^^^^^H Belober, Armorsl, 308
Either, 177, 178
Bette. 82
^^^^^^^B Jeremiah, SOS
Experience. 176, 178
Tboma*. 850
^^^^^^B Mary, 393
Hannah. 175-178
BtlUog. Joseph. 445
^^^^^^H Sarab, S93
Uulilah. 178
Billings. Jo0cph, 410
^^^^^^^H Belknap, George Eugene, vtl
^^^^^^B Jeremiah, 234,256
Id. 17y
Bindon, Ckely. 412
Bingham. Amy. S4
Jabez. 176. 178. 179
^^^^^^H Bell, A. Grnham, 4M
Jamea, 170, 178
Asa. 84.296-^5$
Beulah.^
^^^^^^^H
Jared, 177
^^^^^^B Edward. IDi, in
Jedidlah. 178
Edna, m* 256
^^^^^^^B George, 227
Jertisha, 178
Etlcabeth,3fi8
^^^^^^^^B
Joanna. 176
Loli. 222
^^^^^^^^f Prudence^ M
Joel Henry, 456
JohD. 175, 176. 178, 179
Theodore A., sovll^
^^^^^^B Bellamy, , 448
^
Index of Persona.
clvii
Bird, i .219
Byrde, Mary, 225
Submit, 213
Birdtey, j Dinah, 274
Blrdseye, j Hannah, 8fi2
Blrge, AbigaU, 81
Anna, 258
Isaac, 63, 253
Jonathan, 84, 253-266
Pamela, 83, 85
Prigdlla, 83, 254
Roth, 250
Sally, 84
Simeon, 257
BiMOO, Thomaa, 86, 87
Bishop, , Ivll
Abigail, 81
Ann, 83
Anthony, 341
Eleazer, 259
Elizabeth, 213
Esther, 178
Hannah, 273
Isaac, 268
James, 213
Jane, 219
John, 41, 4«, 83
Lydia, 83, 257
Mary, 178
Patience, 213
Phebe, 84, 267
Prudence, 83
Samuel, 257-259
Sarah, 177
Susanna. 45, 81
Suza. 271
TaUtha, 83, 257
Thalmeno, 178
Thomas. 86, 87, 267
Waitstill, 213
Bitkbeck, ,44
Blssell, Aaron, 258
Anna, 82, 263
Bciv)amin, 254, 257
Beth. 253
Clarissa, 258
Daniel, 255
Dosia, 255
Eli8ha,253,254,257,258
Elizabeth. 82
Freedom, 254
George, 83, 253
John, 256-259
Lois. 83
Lucy, 83
Ozlaa, 82, 253-265
Sarah, 257
Susanna, 256
Thomas, 257
TIrzah, 259
Bixby. William. 188
Blachley, Huldah, 48
Joshua, 50
Mary, 60
Moses, 48
Blackford, . 390
Blackly, Hannah, 21
Samuel, 21
Blackman, Abigail, 83
Kiyah, 83
Blackwell, , Ixlx
Blair, Hannah, 222
Robert, 222
Blake, , cxxiv, 198
Abigail, 18
Experience, 213
Francis Everett, t1, vU,
XXXV i, cxxUi, 237
George, cl
Hannah, 353
James, 90
Joanna, 351
Jonathan. 353
Relief, 213
Thomas, 158, 841
Blake, } Timothy, 361
oon<*d 5 William, 227, 236
Blakesley, , 273
Aaron, 24
Deborah, 273
Elizabeth. 26
Hannah, 23, 26
John, 26
Miriam, 323
Samuel, 23, 26
Sarah, 24
Blanchard, j Amelia, 317
Blancharde, i Andrew, 317
Andrew Can*
ningham, 317
Calvin, 121, 122
Caroline. 318
Charles. 317
Edward, 3KV-319
Elizabeth, 317
F. S., 238
George, 317
Harriet, 317
John, 77, 80
JohnSoule Cobb,
xl
John Wharton,
317
Joseph, 80
Joseph TVler, 817
Joshua, 317, 819
Luke, xxxvii,
121. 122
Luther, 121, 122
Ma^, 817, 818,
Mary Ann, 817
Nancy, 317
Nathaniel, 406
NichoUu, 161
Sarah, 77, 80,
316-319
S. S., xxi
Susan, 817
Thomas, 161
WilUam, 817
Blanoks, Abraham, 196
Bouwjna Helena, 196
Hendricke Garret, 196
Maria. 196
Blankes (Arthur, 94
Blason, Richard. 97
Blatchley, Ada. 275
David. 275
Blaydes, , 269
Blinman, i Anne. 40. 42, 43
Blynman, ) Azrikam, 39, 43
EUzabeth, 43
Ezekiel, 39
Hannah, 40
Jeremiah. 89, 43
Margaret. 40]
Martha, 40, 42, 44
Mary, 39
Nathaniel, 40, 42, 44
Richard, 39-44, 241
WiUIam, 39
Blish, )Beq1amin,258
Blush, S Phebe. 258
Bliss, Bette, 81, 83
Hannah Alvard, oiz
John, 81
Susan C, Iv
Blochade, mr., 186
Blodgett, Samuel. 119
Blood, Eunis, 52
Ezra, 51
John, 52
Josiah, 61
Bloomfleld, Henry. 105
Thomasine, 106
BI088, Emma, 170
Samuel, 170
Blott, Joanna, 222
Blount, Elisabeth, 842
BK*(Tho°"'««
Bloyse, Richard, 86
Blunt, mr., 67
Boardman, ) , 123, 388
Boordman. > Eunice. 106
Bordman, ) Martha, 82
Nathaniel, 251,256,
257
Roxa, 365
Ruth, 254
Stephen, 264, 257
Susan, 388
Theodore. 106
William F., 119
Bodge, George Madison, vij,
lxii.ci,oxxxiv
Bodger, Alice, 96
Boggs, Charles S., 362
Boleln, , 97
Bolton, Benjamin, 219
Charles Knowles, v,vi,
xxii. xxvii, xxxTii,
220,228
Boltwood, Lucius M., 134
Mary, 134
Solomon, 134
Bond, , xlU, xUU, xliv,
190
Arthur Thomas, zxxri,
356
Harold L., xviii, xxxvii
Henry, xxvi. 149. '>^,
316, 319, 366, 3^^, 897,
899
Jane, 856
John, 86. 366
Nicholas. 356
Samuel R., cxxix
Sarah, 866
WUliam, 366
Bonner, John, 95
Booker, John, 189
Boordman, see Boardman.
Boorton, William, 94
Booth, sergt., 440
James, 385
Martha, 386
Naomi. 271
Walter S., 468
Borden, Mary, Ixxv
Bordman, see Boardman.
Boreman, Isaac, 175
Rebecca. 176
Borodell, Ann, evil
John, evil
Borrowes, see Burronghes.
Borton, P., 347
Boss, Henry R.. xxxvii, 288
Bostedo, Jacob, 224
Jane, 224
Rachel, 224
Bostwiok, John, 323
Boswell, sir Ralph, 215
BoUey, Nicholas, 341
Botoford, i ,127
Bottsford, i Theophilos, 129
BS!!Shte;,|j^°«^**^»^'82-38,242
Boucher de la Broquerie,Pierre,
Boudouln, Pierre, 459 [869
Boulilnch. see Bulflnoh.
Boulton, Edward. 341
Bourchier, see Boucher.
Bourinot, doctor, 269
Bourk, Walter, 46
Bourn, \ Aaron, 169
Bourne, ) Anne, 39
Deborah, 421
Martha, 69
Thomas, 39
Bootwell, George S., ezxxi
Bowden. Mary, 354
Bowditofa. Charles Pickering,
ZVii,ZZXTl
u
dviii
Index of Persona,
^^^^1
B<»wdolii, « 158. m
Bradshttw, Abrahanv45
Franeli, 333
Brlftow, 1 Rlrbnfd. m
^^^^^^^^^^^
Jamef , 45V)
cont'd i Trral. 271
^^^^^^^^^^B
PJtfrre. 46P
Jamet, 3ai
Broakec, EiUuljeih, 190
^^^^^^^^H
Snrnb, lAO
John, 335
Broekway, Suaanaa, S3
^^^^^^^^^^H
Bowcii* Attn A Howard, ozxlli
WUliani, 3»
^^^^^^^^^^H
Dfbonai Luther, cxv^
Bnid!tre«t, i Simon, 144, 200
BniDfOIi« t Cornell OJ, 274
^^^^^^^^^^H
111
firadttreete, i 418-420
Dorcas, Jf2t
^^^^^^^^^^H
Hannah, f*&
Brandon, — . 230
Bralnsrd, ) Betsey. 84
Bralnerd, \ Sarah, 80
Bminofdt } Znbfth, 63
Henry, 2S
^^^^^^^^^^H
Uenry A., cxxill
Brook, »Agnea,160
Brooke, \ Anne, 160
^^^^^^^^^^H
^^^^^^^^^^H
Elizabeth, 1«0 ,
^^^^^^^^^^Hj
Pnid«see. M
Braine, Anna, 182
Joan, 100
^^^^H
m^imm-Uenm company, The,
110
Brand, John, m
BrookB, Charles, 273
Dorothy, 107
Hannah, 23 ,
^^^^^^^^v
Btnrert, Dwtgbt E,. a55
Bra4«, Gregory, 4d, SSS
^^^^^^^^^^B
Man' AnOfOl
Henry, 23
^^^^^^^^^H
Bowif. i Riclmrd, 40, 42, 43
BrayMftJ'botiias, IW
Braxer, Harriot Edoa, 151
J. W., OTin
^^^^^^^^^^H
MaHaGoweo.m
^^^^^^^^^^1
fiowtceri Tiyphena, 363
BreoblD, AlJoe F,. cxlrU
Martha 8., 151
^^^^^^^^^^1
Bowlbf , , 4M
Bertba H.. cxItU
Uehttable, 273
^^^^^^^^^^B
James, exlHl
Noah, 107. 281
BamtirL m
^^^^^^^^^H
rl
Perez Martin, cxItII
^^^^^^^^^^^
John Elliot, xl
wauam mtt, xWll.
Sarah. 400
^^^^^^^^^^L
Joit&tJuti, »14» ai9
cxlvlf, CXlTiit
Trrphena, errTk
WlillAm Heorj.SDI
^^^^^^^^^^H
Ifury.silLaio
Breok. Samuel, xl
^^^^^^^^^^H
Brent, Thomas Lc«, 361
Brown, ) ,456
^^^^^^^^^^V
ThOTDIM, XlO
Brentam, , 46d
Bretti Edward, 344
Brettno, EUxiOwth, le
Browne, { AbicL 3iH. 393
^^^^^^^^^H
WlUiiira. 31«
Abiffait, 20, M
^^^^^^^^H
fiowne, liagh U., be
Ahner.iro
Atlan b.. 4IA
^^^^^^^^^H
Johiit Ix
Sarftb, 16
^^^^^^^^^H
Richan! HHrt«hon]e,lz
Brewer, Ann, 1D3
Almlra EUsdM
^^^^^^^^^H
Surah E.. !x
Phebc, 61
xci
Samuel 104
Benjamin, 52, mf
Beth 1 ah. 170
^
Boy. {Aaac.a^
Booy, i Joanna, 338
WUllftm, l'J3
^^^^^^H
Brcwflter, f , 449
Bo^a, 52, 53
^^^^^^^^^^
John, 3S»
BrtLvter, i mrs., 2\
Charity. 81
^^^^^^^^^^H
Jo»*ph, a^
WLllJam, 338
Alice, "^19
CharlcA, 351
^^^^^^^^^^P
Amelia, 86
Cynthia, 407
^^^^^^^^^B^
Boyd, , n
AoAon, 86
Daniel, «), 61
^^^^^^V
Boyden. lleat.,71.72,180
Brldifct, 34S
^^^^^
Qaatban.Ti
Je»w,M
Johane, 348
Darid H., 12^3*
^^^^^^^^^^H
Janathan, W8
John. M%
David Hejinr, il
xxxri, Ir, hofM
^^^^^^^^^^^
Merrill Nortoil,jil»4ft2
Jonathan, 40, 41
^^^^^^^^^^^
Boyes, Elizabeth, V7
Katherlne, 348
Dorothy, S»l, 30
^^^^^^V
Samncls m
Laurence, 346
E,A..cnanrU
^^^^^^P
Boylnfton^ ««« Bylngton.
Oliver, txxlll
£b«nef er, fll
^^^^^^
Boyle, Bohort, III
Butb,a86
Klaa<er,62
Bl»Robert. Ul
BiiianD«.M
Ephr^.32,»4,Ml
FmociiH^eKll
slrThotnjif, HI
WiUiam. zztUU
Boynton, Caleb* 3fl0
O^rtmd^ C, llx
CaniUne.aW
Brian, see Bryan.
Briardi Samuel, 368
GilmAnW., CSV i
John, M6, 2N»
Hannali, &!, 63, 4|
John Farnbam, 308,
Baroh, 2^, 880
^95
WO
Bride«D, Jamai, 409
Harriet K,, exv
WJlHam, 3A8. 3Q0
Bridge, mr., 43
Haydn, xIyI, cxf
Boyson. John, im
BrldSea, Benjamin, 46
Amaia, 04
Heuhirtbah, 52
Huldah, 396
Bracket, f Abigail, aM
Brackettr ) Joshua, 3A1
John, M«
H. W., llx
Mar>', 351
Perae, 64
liabeJ, 222
Thomait, .1^1
Brljfgs, , cxllx
Je«*tel^na,cxxxir|
John, 117. 160, Wi
Bradbury. , jtllv, 112
Herbert Gerry ♦ xzxrl
Almlra I^Uabeth,
Mary, oxItUI
4&J
xot
Richard, el
JOiiah, 306
Betsey Ann, xd
SamueU 40(t
J, WiUard, 114
Caleb, xei
Wltllom. 4M
Lucv. e«T, 171
Horaee D^altoa, xol
BH^ham, Clarenco S., 212. 4^1
Claroboe 8aitndent»
Lvfl^iL, *S, 460
Jaoob, xol
ifargery, 346
Jowph, xd
246
Mary. &3. O0» 31,
Mary, xol
WilJard Irvlnir Tyler,
xxxTl, 238, 240,
cxxxvlll,361,IM'
Tbomaa, xol
MehtUble.S06 .
Wtlllam. xol
211
3ro4^3, 213
Braddock, Edward. Izx
Bftsnbleoombi?, Hannah, 422
Otire, 34a
Bradfleld, Maty. 170
Samuel, in
Pailenoe, 231
Samoel, 176
Brine. Aon, 162
Phebe, 2lt '
Bradford, , :i«i. 371
Brln^biirtt, mr., afl7, Ofe, 42a-
Philip, exxMfUt
RnJph. 196
Alice, Ij^l
4^
C, 8,, 121
Brhiley, Anne, 69
]ieb«oca«3d4
WilUaro. xw, xxriJI,
Gri«fi«U.^
fiMZiafLa,il4 ,
8ar«li,30i .
no, 2fll, :t67» 866,
Sarah, 441
^ .. ^
Thoma«» 60
8tmeoii.3i^H^
Bradley, ) Gilbert, 894
BradlycjSaroh, »rt,27»
Stthmlt,|^^^H
Bri»come, John, 'ili
Tbomai«^^^^H
Sibyl, 272
Hrtstow, Abet, 274
Brownell, Harriet X^HH^^I
i
Thwnkf^li 89
mn,m
Bruce, Robert, IzxxiT ^H
Index of Persons.
cliz
Bradenell. , 348
Bruerton, mr. 411
Brush, Delia A., oxxx
£dward N., cxxx
Brvan, } Hugh, 390
Bruui, 5 Joseph, 356
Mary, 130
Mehltable, 386
Richard, 136
Bryant, Abigail, 101
Daniel, 392
Elizabeth, 101
Hannah, 3M
John, 390
John D., cxxxvi
JoBt'ph, 101, 102,
Louis, 101
Sarah, 101, 392-390
WiUlam, 101
WiUlam Gallon, 248
Bryce, George, 132
BuDler, Mary, 421
Buchanan, gen., cxilii
LetiUa, cxlill
Buck, I Emmanuel, 270
Bucke, i Hannah, 270
Lydia Gushing, cxxx-
ix
Buckingham, Abigail, 380
Deborah, 380
John, 380
Samuel, 385, 380
Sarah, 380
SUence, 386, 380
Bnckland, John, 191
Bnckminster, Mary A. E., xl
Bucknam, Aaron, 419, 421
Alice, 419
Bonias, 421
Ebenezer, 395
Edward, 392, 393,395
John, 392
Lucretia, Ixi
Margaret, 1x1
Blary, 212
Nathan, 393
Rebecca, 392, 393
Sarah, 396
William, ixi
Buckner, , 466
Bnel. / Benjamin, 258
Bueli, i Ebenezer, 274
Elizabeth, 177
Esther, 207
Jerusha, 206-207
Jonathan, 274, 276
Lucretia, '^75
Marana, 274
Martha, 222
Olive, 274
Peter, 207, 222
Samuel, 177, 206-207,
Sarah, 274
Timothy, 274
Bugg, Martha, 460
BnUfnch, > Adino, 413, 416
Boallinch, i Charlen, 416
Tliomas, 416
Bulkelcy, Peter, cxi
Robert, 129
BuU, , 237
Bnllard, Lucy, cxxxviii
William, cxxxriU
Bulllnger, ,44
Bnllocke, John, 94
Bumstead, Thomas, 100
Bonce, John Herbert, xxxvli
Bunker ,Clareuce Alfred,cxxxii
Mary Hawthorne,
cxxxii
BonneU, Ann,.321
Benjamin, 320, 321, 323
Rebecca, 320, 321,323
Bunnell, / Sarah, 828, 824
conVd IWilUam, 321
Burbank, Eleanor, 222
John, cl
Bnrbeck, Benn Thompson, ex
vii
Bertha M., cxvil
Ethel S., cxvii
James, cxvii
Jennie Lind, cxvii
Burbeen, , cxvii
Burchstead, Anna, 182
Hennr, 182
Burden, Aaron, 395
Jein^y . 345
30»- John, 396
Thankftil,396
Burgess, Grace £., 304
Burgojme, John, 284, 371
Bumap, Mary Galvin, 86
Bumeu, Benlah, 86
Luther, 86
Burnet, I Elizabeth, 209
Bumit, \ John. 190
Matthias, 209
Bumham, / Abigail, 102, 420
Uuraam, j Daniel, 102
David Hay, 102
DoUy, 102
Eunice, 81
Joseph, 81
Joseph B., 102
Joshua, 101, 102
Loaite, 101, 102
Oliver, 102
Ruth, 352
Sarah, 102
Timothy, 102
Bums, Robert, 227
Burr, Bathsheba, 199
Eunice, 199, 290
Jehu, 236
Jonathan, 199-201, 290
Zebulon, 290
Barrett, Anne, 214
BurrUl, Ebenezer, 418
John, 181
Martha, 416, 419
Burroughes, ] mr., 43
Borrowes, ( Alice, 421
Burrowes, f Edward, 191
Barrows, J John, 190
Burt, ,cxliii
Abel, 89, 90
Abigail, 89
Anue, 91
Bethiah, 199
Charity, 90, 91
Ebenezer, 89
Epliraim, 69
Henry M., 235
James, 91
John, 89, 348
Jonathan, 199
Joseph, 89
Mary, 89
Richard, 89. 90, 91
Burton, , 371
mr., 32
Clarence M., xxxvii
George Smith, xl
Richard, .'42
liurwell, Jeffrey, 214
Butfbce, Peter, 106
Bush, Klnathan, 82
John Suudish Foster,
Ixxvi
Lvdia, 82
Mary, Ixxv
Solon Wanton, Ixxy,
Ixxvi
Theoda Davis, Ixxv
Thomas, ixxv
Bufihee, Deborah Luther, oxz-
iU
Bushnell, Hannah, 178
John, 178
Sarah. 179
Zerriah, 83
Busiel. gov., 134
Busnell, Daniel, 434
Bussey, Elizabeth, 189
Butcher, A. H., 95
Bute, lord, 27
Butler, Amy, 130
Benjamin F., cxxxi
Carrie F., 121
Eunice, 321
James, 342
James Davie, 439
John, 74
Samuel, 130
Butt, George, 330
Mary, 330
Nathaniel, 380
Thomas, 330
Butterfleld, Prince, 331
Rebecca, 331
Buttrick, Elizabeth, 52, 53
Lucy, 53
Maroy, 52
Mary, 53
Samuel, 52, 53
. William, 53
Buxton. Edward, 94
Buzwell, Mary, cxxxviii
Byam, Edward, 27, 30
Lydia, 27
Sarah, 27
Byard, Christian, 218
Thomas, 218
William, 218
Byington, / , 309
Boyington, | Ezra Hoyt, xix,
li,Ivi,lix,ix,lll,
241
Byrde, see Bird.
Cable, , IvU
John, 235
Cabot, , cv
Elizabeth Perkins, cv
Samuel, cv
Cades, , 343
Calomy, , 41
Calder, Sarah, 170
Caldwell, Augustine, xxxvii,
368
Luther, xxxvii
Calef, Arthur B., 183
Jeremiah, 354
Lucy. 364
Gaiey, Jacob, 214
Calhoun, J. C., Ill
Call, Mary, 392
Samuel, .{92
Galley, Hannah, 278, 421
John, 279
BIo6es, 418
Tabitha. 418
Gallowhill, Hannah, 325, .332
Thomas, 326, 332
Calvert, , IW
Came, William. .335
Camp, ,:i87
Elnathan, 275
George, :M6
Hannah, 177
Mary, 291, 340
Samuel, 177
Sarah, 177, 387
William. 340
Campbell, i . cxxxviii
Campbel, ) Adelaide G., cxiv
Alice, 19
Amelia, 29C
Benjamin F.,
David, 290
Kdward R., cxiT
clx
Index of Persona.
Campbell, \ Rlixa, oxzxix
cont'd > Kliza l8abeI,0JUUL-
ix
Elizabeth, 200
Georgo, 3M, 394
llannab, 17
James. 200, 201
Jane,3M
Jemima, Itt
John, 3V3
Bf argaret, 200, 201
Margct, 394
Mary, 393
Nehrmlah, 19
One^lmus, 19
Sarah, 200
Canavan, H. J., llti
Candage, Kuftis George Fred-
crick, XZZTl
Candee, , :ca
Candler, MatthlaM, 105
Canxi, William, 411
Cannady, Daulel, >S7
Capon, , cxilil
mrs., cxix
Nahum, cxtUI
rurdiaii', 213
Caprou, Adiu B.. 114
Carew, , 107
Carey, Alice, c
Edward M., c
George Lovcll, xxxYi
See Cary.
Carleton, i Elizabeth Wait, 407
Carlton, i E. M., cxi
George, 407
Hannah, 200
CarlUe, William. W
Carlton, tee Carleton.
Carmlcke, lUcbard, 341
Carnes, John, 390
(v'arpenter, / Alice, civ
Carpintcr, i Chnrles C, 110
Charles Carroll,
xxxvi
Cliri!*tliiim, 84
Kdinuud James, c
Klijiih, h3
lluiintih, 64
llulda, »:{
lAVl, M
N abbe, 85
ICichurd Uabcock,
Snmucl, 180
(.'urrel, Frank, io7
CHrrill, Jo»fi)h,:ill
Curriugton, ilunry B., xxxvll,
1^1, 12ti
Charter, mr., \\K>
Amory, Ivf-S
IJtzallcl, viH
CatlMriin',:io
Elizabeth, \W
Franklin, :c:{, 46()
IloHttr, v:i4
John, 211}
Jonutlinn, VT-T^
Nutliunicl, :K)
Itopor, 'iU
iSusanna, T^Z
Thoinnf, U'a)
William, :.'H
Cartlaud, J. n«'nry, xxxvii,
li:;. 131
(arviT, Anna, v.'j<>
Butli>hi-lM, b2
Carolina, 'z&V
Caroline, J>4
Church. 'SiV
Clori', S4
KbiMu ziT, 81
Esther, 81
Gardner, 250
Johu,255, 268, 259
Caryer, i Joseph, 82, 2ft9
oanVd j Lncina, 86, 2S6
Martha, 82
Mary, 82
Olive, 263
Phineas, 268
Samuel. 82, 86, 253, 206-
287,269
Submit, 83
Sylvester, 267
Tiilitha, 86
Cary, Benjamin, 886
Bethiah, 169
David, 169
sir Edward, 3H
Elizabeth, 386
Susanna, 386
See Carey.
Case, Lockwood and Braniard
Company, The, 128, 1^4,
127; 368, 468
Casgrain, P. B., 360, 861, 467
Caswell, John, 421
Joseph, 421
Sarah, 421
Cate. William, 364
CatllD, Mary, 226
Theodore, 226
Catte, Daniel, 214
Caulkins, Frances M., 89
Caoly, Moses, 418
Tabitlia, 418
Cave, lady, 67
Anna, 06*^
Cawston, William, 289
Cliadbonme, James, 410
Lucy, 364
Chaddook, Calvin, 237 [122
Chadwick, / John White, 121,
Cbadwioke, S William, 94
Chamberlain, , 127, 130,
239
George Walter,
xxxvl, xl, 240
Jcdediah, 393
Tliomud, 393
Choinlsso. , Ivlii
Champion, Mary, 271
Champlin, Mary, evil
Champuey, , 72
Uuth, 433
Samuel, 4:i3
Sarah, 315
Chancy, doctor, 43
Chandler, Charles Henry, xxx
vii, l:J3
Chauucey Cheney,
IW
Esther. U*U, 200, 290
Hannah, 287
Jamett, 51
John, 12,109,200,290
Mira Alpheus, 200
ThumuH, 2U5
William, 287
William Anson, 290
Channin^', Ellery, Ixxvl
William E., 247
Chaplu, Aaron, civ
Caroline I^ouise, civ
Chloc, 85
Cicely, oiv
Geoip' Ilenr}', xl
I^iey White, civ
JSaniuel, civ
(Jhaplttin, , \f>H
Chapman, , 1U2
C'harlotte Augusta,
ClHHilia, 192
F. W., 459
George F., 380
Jame^, 82
John, 85, 191, 192,
410
Chapman, I Marr EUxabetb.
Nabbe,8S
Nathaniel, 270, 4«
Oliver S.,evU
Roger, S36
Susanna, 82
Thomas, 347
Chappel, Barbara, 84
John. 84
Charles 1, 283, 313, 352, 391
Charles II, 27, 69, xevU, a
825
Charles, Prinoe of Wales, 27
Charles, Samuel, 88
Chase. , 103
mr.,306
Adelaide G., eziv
Aqoila, ex It
Daniel, cxiv
Dudley Tappan, czb
OJCV
£llee,363
G. W,. 112
Jonathan, czlv, exv
Lebbeus, cxiT
Levi Badger, zl, 447
Lydla, 17
Mary, exlv
Moses, exlv
Nancy, cxiv
Samuel, czlr
Sarah, oxiv
Simeon, cxiv
Sula Powers, odv
Thomas, cxiv
Chatfleld, Annie, 210
Hannah, 481
Henry, 210
Phebe,481
Sarah, 210
Thomas, 431
Channoey, t , 111
Chauncy, ) doctor, 816-819
Charles, 99
Checjieborough, t Jabez. 82
Chesborough, \ PriscUla, U
Khoda, 62
Samuel. M
Cheever, captain, 71-73
EzekU'l. 37:J
Samuel, 278
Chclmsby, l>ennii«, 2tJ9
Chenary, I Ebcnezer, 897
Cheuery, > John, 87
Uuth. .'{97
Cheney, , 357
Bculah, 287
Calvin, 84
Elizttb4th.;S2
John, 222^
KuHauna, 84
Vina, 84
Chesley, misH, :t88
Chester, mrs., 28
JotK'ph Lemuel, 34, \
Thoraax, 345
Chcwte, sec Chute.
Chichester, vlHcount, 27
Child, Abbir (.Cunningham, Is
Abiiah, Ixv
AddiHon, Ixv, Ixvi
Amaiia, Ixv
Benjamin. Ixv
Cynthia, Ixv
Ephruini, ixv
Isaac, Ixv
Joshua, Ixv. Ixvi
Lydla Muriu, xxviU, 4
Kobert, 147
Samuel, 412
William, Ixv
Chilton, Mary, 182
Chipmau, John, buudii
Index of Persons.
clxi
Chittenden, Elisabeth, 272
Joseph, 177, 272
Nathan, 271
Rachel, 177
Ruth, 271
Sarah, 272
Thankfhl, 177
Choate, Joseph H.. 233
Rafhs, bdy, ozzvlil,
cxxjd
Chodes, Sarah, 222
Chrespigny, PhUip Champion,
Christophers, John, 434
Chryng, see Thrvng.
ChoTOh, , 143
AUoe, 181
Annice,290
Benjamin, 181, 260
Caleb, 109, 201, 290,
293.297
Dayid, 86
Elizabeth, 201, 290,293
Jemima, 199
Joseph Warner, 201
Salome. 293
Chnrohill, captain, 71
Mary, 129
Churohhoose, Sosan, 280
Chute, )
Chewete, > Lyonell, 216
Chewte, )
cm, /Joseph, 384
SUl, $ Sarah. 384 [tU
Cilley, Jonathan Prince, zxx-
Cincinnatas, 38
Cladboome, Seth H., xxxrii
Claflin, WUliam, xxiv, IxxtIU
Clap, {David, 119, 127,234,238,
Clapp, S 369. 458
Desire, 213
Elizabeth WUUams,
IxxzTiU
Mary, 402
Return, 113
Supply. 218
Thaiiks, 213
Walt, 213
Clark, 1 ,196,371
Clarck. '.bishop, 383
Cbirke, fAblgaU, 81, 127, 384-
ClearkJ 387
Amazlah, 256
Andrew, 231
Ann. 386
Anne, 29
Arthur, cxxzii
Asa, 250
Benjamin Cutler,
czzxvi
Bette, 259
Charles J., 363
Daniel, 384, 386
David, 86, 87, 98, 387
Deborah. 385-387
Dorus, ciz
Ebenezer, 298, 300
Edward, 384
Edward Stephens, xl
Eleaier, 100
Elizabeth, 26, 100. 222,
386-387
Esther, 885
Eunice, cxxxiU. 266,
323,324
Frances, 157
Frederick W., xxvll
Gamaliel, 386
George, 884-387
George Faber, xlvl,
cxxxli .cxxxili ,cxxx*
iv
George Kuhn, xxzvi,
cii, 120, 221, 232, 234,
241,365
12
Claris, i George Bogert, ezzz-
ocm<*d i Grace, 886 [yii
Hannah Alvard, cix
Harriet, ozxxiv
Henry Martyn, xl, cix,
ex
HezeklAh, 887
Isaac, 886
Jamy, 386
Jane, 886
Jane Loomer, ex
Jared.386
Jerusha, 81, 885
Joan, 127, 130
Job, 387
John, 270, 320, 321, 384-
386
Jonaa, xxxvi, 118,
oxxxii, cxxxili
Jonas G., xliv
Jonathan, 256, 259,
380,887
Joseph, 385, 386
Kezlah, 386
Lydia,886
Martha,
fartha, 386-387
Mary, oxxxii, cxxxiii.
CliUbrd, Elizabeth. 214
James, 214
Joseph, 214
Thomas, 214
Clinton, lady Frances, 192
Ge(»ge,86e
sir Henry, 859
Thomas, 192
Clopton, Virginia, 113
Closson, Hannah, 292
Clough, Hannah, cxxxyIU
Cluney, Sozane, 190
Coan, Abram, 428
Joanna, 428
CoaxCtjee Coes.
Cobb, Hope, 253
lfaryB..867
Mehitable. 385
Myron, 441
Nathan, 384, 386, 387
Nathaniel, 437
Oliyer, 885
Penelope, 29
Philip, 81
Prudence, 259
Baohel, 82, cxxxiii
Rebecca, 384-886
Richard, 835
Robert, xlvi, oxxxvii,
OXXXTlil
Ruth, 884
Samuel, 29, 81, cxxx-
iii, 848, 884-886
Sarah, 29, cxxxUI,
Sibyl, 256
Silence, 385, 386
Solomon, xciv
Thomas, 384-386
Timothy, 26
Wanton, Ixxv
William, exxxUi
WiUiam B., 361
Clarkson, Harriet Ashton, 128
Clay, Clement Claybome, 113
Henry, 375, 378
J.W.,22«
Virginia, 113
Claypool, Edward A., xxxTii,
123
Cleaves, George, 147
Cleghom, Mary Cooper, Ixxxi
Clement, Joan, 337
Clements, Benjamin, 193
Clemons, John, 393, 394
Judith, 394
Lydia, 393, 3M
Kachel, 391
Cleveland, Aaron, 76, 77, 80
Abigail, 76-78, 80
Abigail Waters, 76,
77,80
Alexander, 123, 241
AUce,342
Ann, 124
Edmund Janes, xvii,
xxxvi. 123. 241
Grover, ixxii, 383
Horace Gillette, 123,
124,241
Moms, 123, 124, 211
WiUiam, 160
Cochran, |
Cochrane,!
Joseph, 81, 263, 254
Zurviah, 81
,127
James, ISO
Joseph, 180
Thomas, 130
William, 180
See Cothren.
Cockran, David, 200
Mary^200
Cocks, George W., 106
Codman, doctor, 11
Mary Anne, cxlv
Ogden, xl
Coe, Elizabeth. 48
Hannah,^
James, 177
Raohel, 177
Goes, )
Coaxe, > Mary, 279
Coose, )
Coffin, Chariea Carleton, xxx-
xU
Francis, 847
Joshua, 112, 277
Cogan, Rath, 222
Coggeshall, Freegift, 218
Cogswell, J. G., xcix, 430
Colt, Sarah Thomas, 174
William Mumford, 174
Cokayne, George E., 226
Colbom, see Colbum.
Colbron, Henry, 96
Colbum, I EUzabeth, 150
Colbom, i Jeremiah, xix, xx
Jonas, 150
Jonas Wyman, 150
Leonard, 150
WUliam, xxvUi
Colby, I Alice, 104
Colbio, ) Grace, 104
Henry, 104
John, 104
Rose, 104
Cole, I ,120
Coale, I Arrold, 286
Elizabeth, 188, 222, 286
Isaac, 88
Ryce,286
Thomas, 94, 106, 409
Thomasine, 105
Coleman, ) Amos, 266
Collman, > Anna, 81, 256
Colman, ) Bei^amin, 414
George, 345
George Smith, 258
John, 82, 83. 258, 250
Mary, 82, 83
Ruth, 83, 259
Sarah, 225
Simons, 259
Thomas, 81,' 255, 260
Coles, Robert, 106
CollGOOt, Dependence, 213
Colllcut, George, 45
Corner, C. W., 360
EUzabeth, civ, 181
WUUam, dy, 181
^ 1 *•
Index of Per sons ^
^H
^^^H ColUnefl, { , 411
Couknug, AhlgaU, 204, 430
Concidlug, 1 Abraham Dayton,
Cooklln, ) 301
Coose, see Goes* ^^H
^^^^K CkilllDS, lAmbroie, 84
Cope, , 450 ^H
^^^^^B Ellftttbetb, 177
Gilbert. nKirvii
AnanUf . 204. iSQ
Copelond. Laraoa, xdr
Benjamin, 204. 429
Coplfstoo, , 68
^^^^^^M
Cornelias, 430
Copley, John Slag Ivfton, 916
Coram. Tbomna, 107
^^^^^^m Mfrlum, 275
Daniel, 20jj, 430
^^^^^^H
Davla. 203. 201
Corbftant. 261-263, 266
Deborah* 203
Corey. | Deloralne P., xlv, 211 '
Edward, 203
Cory, JGUea, 344
^^^^^^P BJcliiird, ie2
EUaha. 20». 301,
Harry Thomai, zut< j
^^^^^^^ Timothv, 375
420. 430
tU
^^^^V CoIllBgwDod, admlnd lord, aco-
Elizabeth. 301, 304
Esther. 42U
Cormerals. Henry, evi
CorneUy, Jolui, 3<O4-a06
^^^^H Dorotliy, xctUI
Bannah. 204, 430
Beb4N3cii.8M.aO0
^^^^H Colony, J alia* cxll
Benryi 203
Thomaa,aoe
^^^H Colt, mtt., in
laaac, 205
Coraey, Nloholaj, 46
^^^H Cftldwcll Hart* m, m
Jacob, 420
ComwalllA. lord. 312 !
^^^H iiamuel xxxvU, Lfl. 122
James, 57
Cory, «ec Corey,
^^^K^ ColtOA. . 400
Jino, 207
^^^^^^L Aum, iS
Jeremiah, 201. '.aOS.
^^^^^B AMiiel, Si
207
Marv J., hoLt
William, Ixxill, tsx- i
^^^^^^H BcxOamlOi 60
Jemiba, 305. iSOO
^^^^^^l Daniel, 47
Julia, 204
It, 321 .^d
^^^^^H Elisabeth. bO
Jullft Nobby, 20,1
Lewis, 01, 02, 304
CotUe, Sarah, 112 ^H
^^^^^H £ttiiJoii,BO
Cotton, ooIooeL 2SI ^H
Frank Etlifl4g«, «l ^1
John, 867 1
^^^^^^H Oeorffe, 80, Sa
^^^^^^H Martbi. 80, 83
Mary, 61. 200, 200,
42i), 130
^^^^^V Mary,
Mulford, 430
Roleong^ZD 1
Couch. Abigail, 82 1
^^^^^^ RbotlA, SO
Nathan, im
^^^^^f dufianna, 84
Raohel,67
Bath, 430
John. 82 J
^^^^H Combofl.eeeOoomtM.
^^^^H Comee, Ben. IIB
Cocron, Philip Sidney, nnrtlj
Covcil, DrualQa, 354
S&moel, 205
garab, 430
^^^^K^ Dorothy, 103
Thomai, 67
atr William, S»
^^^^^^^H Cjeorge, 103
Zemiah» 203, 201
CowdeiT. Polly. ISd
Cowley, Charki, g»ti xXUX,
^^^^^B Jobii, m
Connaway, * Daniel, 393
^^^^^B William, 108
Conaway, \ Isaac, 301
21'0. 221
^ CoiiiiD|r»» Bruen Vomkca, 40
^^^^H Beo also Cumroiiigj.
John. 393, 304
Cowpcr, OliTer, 161
Sarah, 303, 304
Cox, . 127, 371
^^^^H Comming. )
Cook, j- ,J£i,72
John H.. 369
^^^^H Conual&g*, [ aee Cummlugf .
^^^^H CommlQa, )
Cook*, mr., 305
Aaron, 66
Larlna.250
Malaohi, Si&3
^^^^H ComptOD, John. 34fi
Abigail, 326
^^^^H Comitook, Ainuada, 171
Ama«a, 274
B^lf, 263-866, set ^M
^^^^H Bftijandn, 171
BeUey, 86
^^^H Bethlah, 170
BHdget,348
SaIom«,2M ^H
^^^H Lrdla, 171
Dorothy. 176
SllTanuB, 255 ^H
^^^H Wmiaiu, 170
Kbenexer, 4<J2
Susanna. 256 ^H
^^^H Cotmnt, EU2al>etb« 357
Hope, 23
Thomaa, 336, 337 ^^M
^^^H Roger, izTlii , Ixxx vlU«
Joan, 349
William, 12», 337 ^M
John, 225
Gofiens, Martha, as ^M
Cram, Sarah, IxU ^B
Cr&ndail. Charlea. ItU
^^^^H Conaway, ae^ Connaway.
Leonard. 00
^^^^H Cone, Amos, 259
Lupv, 274
Fatfence. 107
^^^^H Ann A, b^
HatT Vere, ItU
^^^H^ Carolina. 286
PhiloaG.,cxidx
BaoheL274
Samuel, 23, 826
CrandoD, Edwin Sauford, xxx-
^^^^^^B ChrUtiana.81
vi,x\
^^^^^^B Elnher, ;f&§
Crane. ~, ItU
^^^^^^H Frt^cHo, 20e
Sarah, 226. 348
Albert. xU
^^^^^^H Ichabod, 255
^^^^^^B jKred, 36l« ^56. 2So
Stephen, 348
tienjamla, 468
Thomas^ 00, 157, 345
ElltTT Bloknell. 458
^^^^^^H 8.S 258
Walter, 274
Henry. 458. 409
HezekJah, 81 ^H
Ijialah, 106 ^H
^^^^^^H Katf> Morris, xxan^ll, 241
Cooley, Charity. 81
CooUdgc, f C a riot, coEiv
^^^^^^H 255
^^^^^^H Martha, 255
Coolldg, ; Charles Austin,
Jasper, 468, 460 ^H
^^^^^H Harr. 64. 257
^^^^^B Mebttab1e.U55
^^^^^H MoUy.258
xaurrll
John, 468 ■
George A., xovU
Hanlet Abbot, so-
Joshua Eddy, 4« 1
Jojtlah. 190 1
^^^^^^H Patience, 83« S3
Til
Sibyl. 81 1
^^^^^H H
Kathanle].a0,87 ,
Stepheu, 468, 460 1
^^^^^^M RastwIU 25H
Coomhe, Ann, M7
Combea. Miriam. 421
Comb«, KosUla, 106
sisnr&'^ M
^^^^^^H Salmon, 254
^^^^^^H Samuct, :^56
Craner. mr.. 268 ^H
^^^^^H Stephvo, M. 253-S66, :«67
Sally, 421
Cooper, HI r,, 01
Crattenden, Esther, 177 ^^M
^^^^^^^H
Crayath, Paid D., 412 ^H
^^^^^H Wealthy, 257
^^^^^V Zttchariah. 250-258
ChrtBtopher, 04
ElliDheth, 04
HauaahVis, IxxUJ
CreSlhr*d?Aim«r,08 ^M
^ C0Qfi97} Joha, »«5
Creech, Samael Wftllay, szz-
^^^■^ Sarah p .m
Jamas, 106 '
▼lU
^^^^^__ Coney, A bf Kail, il\ lie, 319
John. 204
Creffeild, t Ann, 19S
Cramald,!Doralbj,m
Mtirii, 04
Miriam, 01
^^^^^^V WUlhUI],CXXX\'l
Myle8.32
£lU«h€tb« m 1
Benry, Iftt ^H
^ Con EhftiQis W f li 1 am , 106
^^^H Convey, W. U.. 123
Sarah, 204, 206
Thomas, 04
Kftry, 1«3 ^M
Index of Persons.
clxiii
Cremer. John Dorland, zxz*
Tiil, 308, 300
CrMwlok, Elizabeth, 411
Henry, 411, 412
Crewe, Bobert, 336
Creye, Elizabeth, 345
Critoflt, Robert, 289
Crocker, -
.230
Elizabeth, 82
Jabez, 82
John, 409
Crocket, . 410
Joseph, 410
Crofte. James, 348
CroUauuua, Eaphroslne di. 1
Giovanni Battiata
dl, zlTil, li, Ui
Godfrey di. lU
Maria di, Ui
Maria Olga di, 111
Pietro di, li
Teresa di, 111
Crompton, Adam, 194
George, 194
Thomas, 194
Cromwell, Oliyer, 94, cvli,cxzx-
iz, 342, 373
Crook, John, 46
Croppe, John, 194
Crosby, ,223
Ernest Howard, xxz*
▼Ui, 127
Ixmisa, 222
Mary, 222
Samuel, 222
Simon, 187
WiUiam Bedlow, 128
Cross, Abraham, 409
Darid, 202
Bhoda,202
Crossman, Alice, 19
Annie, 19
Elizabeth. 19
Gabriel, 19
Hannah, 19
Joanna, 19
Joseph, 181
Phebe, 19
Sarah, 181
Seth, 19
Thomas, 19
Crouch, John, 191
Sarah, 393
Silas, 393
Cmckdall. | Hugh, 190
Cmckedale, ) John, 190
Cremwell, Elizabeth. 347
Hannah. 347
Cmttenden. Abigail, 177
Deborah, 273
Ebenezer, 177
Isaac, 178, 278
John, 272
Lois, 272
Lucy, 178
Crymes, , 346
Culpeper, ) ,43,44
Culpepper, ) sir Eklward, 216
CulTer. , 466
Commings, ] , 370
Commings, colonel, 183, 184,
Comming, } 186, 187
Commlns, j David, cxill
Cumlngs, j Ebenezer, cxill
Isaac, 367, 368
John xxix,cxii,
cxlii, 242
MaryF.C.cxUi
Sarah, cxill
Omeman, Oliver, 214
CABXiliigham, Abigail, 317
Henry W., 317
Henry Winches-
ter, ▼, Til.xzi,
ZZii,JLZTi,220,
Cunningham, ) John, 817
cafU*d \ Mary, 317, 318
Cuppledick, Edward, 161
Curing, Phebe, 206
Curisse, Ann, 194
Currier, mr., 870
Chr, 216
Hannah, 103
John, 380
John James, xxzviii
Warren, cxlv
Curry, J. L. M., 362
Curtis, 1 ,273
Corteis, Alice, 448
Curtice, Anna, cxxvil
Curttse, Anthony, 448
Curtiss, I Caroline, 366
Curtois, f Catherine Scollay,
Curtoys, cxxvii
Curtus, Charles B., xzz-
Curtys. yiii, 128, 449
Cutterls, J Charles Pelham,
OZXTil
Dinah, 274
Dodarah, 400
Ebenezer, 886
Edmund, 448
Edward. 449
EUzabetb,386,447-
449
Eunice, 273
Gabriel, 449
George, 449
Henry, 448
Isaac, 448
Joan, 449
John, 274, 447-449
Joseph, 408-410,448
Joslas, 449
Mary, 86. 273
Mehiuble, cxzxl
Michael, 448
Olira, 449
Peter, 449
Kebecca, cxzxl
Richard. 448
Robert, 448, 449
Sarah, 448
Stephen. 86
Stiles H., 447
TheophiluH, cxxxi
Thomas, 128, 130,
447*449
WlUiam, 447-449
Cusens, Obadiah, 98
Cushing, capUin, 284
Agnes Lee, ex
C2eb. 99, 226, 378
Joseph, 226
Jo8iah Steams, xl
Lemuel, 108, 226
Thomas, ex
Walter H., 464
Cnshman, , xliii, xllv
Cusse, Richard, 326. 330
Susanna. 326
Custis, John Parke, 32
Cutler, / Ebenezer. 46
Cuttler, S Hannah, 393, 394
Jacob, 394
James, 394
Jonas, 46
Phebe, 303
Thomas, 211, 893,894
Cutt, John, 361
Richard, 408, 410
Robert, 406, 409
Cutter, Abram Edmands, xxz-
Tl
Edward C.. 31
Richard, cl
WUllam Richard, tU,
zxix, Ixxiii, 110. ex.
Hi, CXTii, CZZZTil, CZ-
111, 387. 464
Cutts, Richard, 446
Robert, 445
Thomas, 445
Dabney, Rose, e
Daggett, Sarah, cxxxi
Sarah Whittemore,
XXXTiii
Dakin, , 76, 79
Jane, 76
Dakins, James, 185
Dale, , 162
Dall, Caroline Healey, 868
Dallaber, Joseph, 277
Dallam, mr., 31
Sarah, 81
Dallender, Richard, 216
Dallison, Christopher, 96
Dalliwar, Joseph, 278
Margaret, 278
Peter, 278
Dalton, James, 152
Marv EUzabeth, 152
Stella Pomeroy. 162
Dame, Lorin Low, xxvtii, 110
Damrell and Upham, 361
Dana, Elizabeth, 413;
Elizabeth Ellery, 413, 451
Francis, 414
Richard H., 247
Danforth, ) Israel Stoughton,
Danfors, S 213
John, 213, 416
Samuel, 416
Daniel, ) , cix, 232
Daniell, ) Richard, 190
Robert, 197
Daniels, John, 83
Julia Famsworth, xl
Ruth, 83
Danks, captain, 74
Dante, Ixxxvi
Danvers, Henry, 41, 42
Darby, ( , 230
Darbe, ) Betoey, 103
Christian, 279
Esther, 3(H
John, 304
Peter, 103
Darfrey, Susanna, 84
Darling, Bette, 82
Charles WiUiam,xxx
vi
Rachel, 222
Thomas, 276
Dart, (Aaron, 265
Darte, ] Abiel, 254
AbigaU, 82, 256
Amos, 257
Anna, 254
Bette, 81
Chloe, 253, 264
Clarissia. 256
Daniel, 254, 255
David, 256
Dorothy. 81, 256, 267
Elizabeth, 259
Jabez, 255
Jeremiah, 255
Jonathan, 253-267, 259
Joshua, 254, 269
Levi, 263
Lydia, 254
Mabel, 257
Margaret, 259
Mercy, 82
Nathan, 81, 266, 257
Rachel. 255
Roxcellana, 88
Ruth, 265
Samuel, 263. 266, 86(),
269
Timothy, 269
Titos, 269
William, 264
mr., 2Dt
Andnw HeFsrlaod.
xncrtU,Ul.afi9.3afi
Dorothy, 62, 53
Edwin AngiutiBs. xxjc*
fUl
SUsBbetb, 144
HAaOAb, 276» 429
Henry, 837
June*, t7V, 276. KM
Jofan,428,491;4»
SailusrfiMw 4»i« «S2
Luke,l2td»
LjdlA. 9i2
KftUuitilel, 20O, aOl, 291-
Ketieml&h, 62, 53
Phttip« 30U
Thomu, a3e« 431
Walter A.. xxjctIU,
Wmigm \Lt 400
WflUun T., 102, 103
ZUpb*,83
DATiion, AoDft Lairlnlii,
Davy, lEdmond, 11^
Daryv. ) £]lziibetJ)» U»
He Dry, 199
John, imi, :ilM
Katbfrjinej im
Mary, 189
HlcbiLrd* 18»
liobett, tan
Siniou. im
Bu»at), ItM}
TUomaf » 21fi
129,227
81
c«|kaln,2U
AdescTfU
AnioM«I9
B«i]dbrd,2S7
Br«dl«y.l7S
Ouflsadn,ao
su)^. It
571
o.crll
G«Ofie,871
HarnifcliT 10
J.Ballt8nt,227
John, 371
John o.. la
John Ward, v, t1,
ZlT, xjcti, xxbc,
s.xxtl»3uacTf , sir,
4<J, Ui, fi7. 97, m,
123, 130, 133, 1^
230. 372, <55
Jowph, 15
Jo*«pb Aa£Ti«U>i|ld
L«if«C,3;i
Mary, 17, 227
Metier CaQDon. 371
Paul. ctU
PoUy. 15
fiiehard, tO
Roberto de, 227
8arab,d,36&
8o|ibia,ll»
Stephen. 19, ao
Wdter, 871, 371
WUlUm» 2^7
WlUlam Eteed, 371
SCohetb, 19
Dcarin«, Clemeat, K»,410, 445
ThomAA, 410
de Badde«]cy, Niobolaa, 182
Debbie. Eltsabctb, 61
Thomas, 61
De B«I], Charles, 103
Dcbelle, 8«bni. 203
de Bulkyntoii* Sew«U. m
BridMeril
Ouoltae B„ erii
Clarm A«cBflU, cfii
yrancwi, etii
Joanna^ eril
John, erfl
Joba Uenry, crrU
John Kcwkni, »eI2«
crll.ertU
Lttcretla, ev^ll
Hanarett cvfi
]fary,erU
lUfy Franwi, crii
Paffeaee. ovfl
Pbebe,eTU
Bobcrt,eTl|
Samnei , eiH
William,crrii
Oenman, Chriffciana, StI
Rfehard, U0
De&Qeford, Waller. 401
Dennei, Ebeoi
Jobs. 406. il8
Dannli, t , 107
DiaJi, i BUaabetb Ann,
ioefab, 41A
Danny, , ex
de HoaOee, count, 389
De If onnandle, Jamet, tIP
Densmore
Abraham U, 96
Lvman WQIard, se
looataa, xe
de Peyiter, Jobm Watta, ITS
de QaetterfUe^ WQliaJBH, ao
DerlD«,]mub«tb,a08
Mary, 66
Sylvester, fiO
tfjooaA,S6, 60,10
Derty. Sally, 399
de tit. Lis. Stnion, Mt>
Dlfborowvi 1 All
DiAbrow, f Braao«9ii
Diibrowe. J CU ^^
JeA7»fl«^li
John.«l,tl
Na«liaaid««l
Bo«e.9§
Siiaan,9«
WUlla«,1tt,«
de fitokei, Blehard, 210
Denoe, John. 149
Dereof, , cxlfi
Devereuz, Emme, 279
John, 277.271
Devlin, liaijory stAndiah, xl
Dewar, , iw
Deward, John, ivlO
Dewey, , ixxrl
Anty,»i
Index of Persons.
clxv
Dewey, > Caroline, 64
cotU^d iChristiana, 81, 8(
Diadema, 267
Kraflta8,84
Georire, 133, 802, 888
Hezekiah,256
Jeremiah, 2M, SS7
Jallos Yemans, 188
Polly, H
Samuel Madan, 133
8amael Worthmgton,
133
Simeon, 133
Solomon, 81. 250
SuMun Boardman, 888
Thomas, 84, 2M
WiUiam, 133, 250
Zela,260
De Wolf, Matthew, 82
Sarah, 82
Snaanna, 82
Dexter, AbigaU, 3M
Franklin B., 80, 07, 113
Gregory, 251
Joanna, 303
John, 393, 304
Jnlius, 131
Lewis, 171
Lydia, 171
Mehltable, 171
Itey, ^Abigail, 210
Deye, ) Sherman, 210
Thomas, 210
WilUam, 210
See Day.
Dibble, I Anne, 270
Dlble, {Arthur, 282
Benedict, 282
Dibell, George, 430
Mary, 430
Dickens, > Edward, 104
Dickings, > Elixabeth, 104, 218
Dickins, ) John, 101
Robert, 194
Tomins, 101
Diekenson, see Dickinson.
Dickey, John, 238, 230
William, 230
DicUnton, t genera], 268
Dickenson, ) Azariah, 170
Marqnis Fayette,
xl
Martin, 06
Ruth, 170
Dlckaoiui, mr., 43
Dike, Samuel Warren, xl
Dimock, Susan Whitney, xxx-
Tiil
Dimon, Jane Joralemon, Ivli
Dingley, Nelson, oxxtUI
Dinsmore, , Ixri
DIrkwood, Martha, 330
Thomas, 330, 340
See also Peters.
D'Israeli, Benjamin, Ixxv
Dltchileld, Edward, 216, 217
Dlx, Susanna, 102
Dixey, John, 416
Doane, James, 401
Joshua, 88
Lucy, 401
Mary Whitney, 401
Doerwa, Henry, lord, 841
Dodd, \ , 324
Dod, i madame, 104
Hannah, 178
Samuel, 178
Timothy, 07
Dodge,
Daniel Kilham, 401
Elizabeth, 244
Jacob, 244
John Webster, 804
L/dia H., 214
Margaret, 158
Dodge, ) Renben Rawson, xzz<
eonTd ) yiii. 244
Richard Elwood. 162
Rufhs B» xxxTlil
Stanley Dalton, 152
Stella Pomeroy, 162
WilUam, 288
Doggett, captain, 105
Elizabeth, 90
John, 00, 07, 442
Doleman, Alexander, 43
Dolmen, James, 210
Donham, GranTille Mellen,
xxxviil
Don Juan, 422
Donnegan, , 480
Donnett, Grace, 104
DoolitUe, , 271
Dore, Francis, 112
Dorian, ^
- - ■ ,800
Jan Gerretse, 308
Lambert Janse,
808
Dorland,
Dorlandt,
Dorlon,
Dnrland,
Durling,
Dorman,
-,230
James Hammond,lxii
Dorset, , 100
Dotterer,Henr7S., zxzYili,131,
360
Doubleday, gen., Ixxlx
Dougharty. , 400
Doughty, John, 82
Sarah, 88
Douglas, Adallne, M
Bei\)amlii, !▼, It!
John, M.
Sarah, It
WUllam,lT,lTl
Dow, Francis, 112
George FrandB, xxxriU
Henry, 103
Martha, 108
Stephen, 108
Thomas, 103
Dowd, Asa, 40
Diantha,276
Elizabeth, 274
Jerusha, 40
John, 274
Sarah, 48
Timothy, 48
Down, Ebenezer, 328
Downe, John, 344
Downer, Moses, 400
Downing, Emanuel, 40
Downs, Edward, 168
Samuel, 168
WlUiam, 168
Dowse, Edmund, 242
Dowsynge, Richard, 104
Rose, 104
Doyle, , 240
Drake, , 344
Dorothy, 81
Francis S.. 46
Samuel Adams, 188
Draper, Harriet, xlix
Jonathan, xlix
Luke, xlix
LymanCopeIand,xlix,l
Dresser, J. Bradford, 448
Drew, {John, 43
Drue, (Alice, 210
Driggs, Anna, 86
Ezra, 86
Lura, 86
Mary, 85
DriTcr, John, MB
Drown, j Elizabeth, 440
Drowne, i Henry R., xxxriii
Leonard, 440
Blary, 440
Melnotte P., 440
Samuel, 440
Drown. )Shem,440
eoni^a (Simeon, 440
Solomon, 440
Susanna, 440
Thomas, 440
Dnimmond, Josiah Hayden,
xxxW, 123, 126, 180
Dncy, Joan, 148
Dudley, AbigaU, 47
Agnes, 04
Alice, 04
Anne, 48
Caleb, 48
CeoiUa,06
Daniel, 06
DaTid, 48, 96
Dean, 96
Diadema, 272
Dinah, 48
Ebenezer, 48
F^ward, 96
sir Edward, 05
BUzabeth, 48
Jane, 06
Jasper, 04
Jonathan, 47, 48
Joseph, 272
JuUan,04
Lois, 170
Lydia, 48
Mary, cxIt
MUes, 04, 06
Myron Samael, xl, 220
Myron Sumner, xxil,
xxUl
Nathan, 60
Olive, 48
Rebecca, 48
Richard, 01
RosweU, 170
Samuel, 48
Sibyl, 50
Simeon, 48
Thomas, 04, 06
WiUiam, 01, 06
dn Fosset, , 366
Dulany, William, 461
Dummer, Richard, cxtII
Dunahoe, JefTery, 166
Dunbar, Benjamin, 406
Charles F.. 241
•Dunbar, J. A., xxx-
TiU
Dunoombe, George, 216
Dunham, , 04
Charles Wright, 151
Mary Alice, 161
Simeon, 86
Dnnils, John, 98
Dunlap, , 72
governor, 378
AbbyClapp,402
Charles Howe, 402
Edward Phelps, 402
ElecU, 401
George, 401
George Edward, 402
George Francis, 402
George Woodbridge,
403
Henry Martin, 402
John, 81, 401
John Woodbridge, 402
Julia Ellen, 402
Juliette. 402
Martlia, 401
Mary, 402
PoUy, 401
Rhoda Barker, 402
Samuel, 402
Samuel Gnttams, 402
Sarah Almira, 402
Sarah E., 402
Sumner, 402
WUUam, 160
clxvi
Index ofPermms.
Janet, «
Dunning, Hananh, 987
Danner, H»i7. 990
Dunton, Abigail, 286
Anna, 65, 286
BeiOamia, 287
Beolah, 287
Deborah. 286, 287
Ebenezer, VA, 287
£IUa,2»
ElirabeCb,286
G«r»hom,2&7
Hannah, 2S6
Jenifha. 287
Je«je, 2^7
John, 286
Jofiah, 2S9
Lavina, 287. 285
Leonard, 286
Lodieea.2S8
Loif , £?7, 288
Mary, 2M, 288
MoiIt, is:
Nathaniel, 2^
Balpb.:S«
Kebecca, 286, 287
Robert. 2S4
Rnth.2&«
Samuel, J^C-^^
Sarah. 2M.288
Thomas, 2S6, 2&7
do
Darhan, CaMandra Walker ,liC
Fraaeb,450
John, tfO
Jofeph Pfnekiiej, tt2
MarUia.tfO ^
Ehoda.4fiO
Dnttin. , 1C«
Bet«eT Ann, zd
Hannah, xd
Samnel. xci
DnttOD. Bethiah. 202, 290, C91
Jame«, :w
Perler. 2vO
Sara'i'. ::». 201
■IlK.ma* . ly»^!,2»,2»l
Dvight, . .>*
doctor, H2
Adaline, «8
Franee*, 2M
Djcr. . :**
Ann. VA
Charles. iJO
EdwarJ. M^V^ \
Marr. rtC'. :.::..V.2,450 J
PheSe, JLV. ^511, 512
Samne!. 31!
William. 311, 450 !
Dvktr. colocel, 23M, -.!»& |
Tboma«, 341 j
Figle, Tboma* . d6
£ime«, Sobert, d
Wilberforee, xxxriii
Ear!. « Ann. 4M
EATie. > Georfe H^ 1C7
Laadrf. Sr?
PlinT. xlir
Eutbom, bifbop, Ixxxrili
La«*man, Anne. c^\
Elizabeth, MI
John. \^
Kargaret.M}
Roger. MS
Tt.kakfU, 2»1
E^^roB, Anne. 347
Clarlef . H4
D-^rv>UlT. 347
EazaN>tX M7
Hsr: Q. 3I4.U7
JaBr.»r
Jolin,M7
EMtOB, I OUw, 917
eemtd (TbcMBaa,M7
wmiam Starr,
EatOD, mr~ 414
Artaar Wcutworth Ha-
mfltoa, xxxvf ,«1,H^
127, 131, czlrtU
Ridiard.ff7
TlieophilBf, 20
Ebba, Wifflan, Ixx
Eeelafton, Theodor, 188
Eddj, captain, 72, 73
enfiga, 72, 74
Elizabeth. 307
Jonathan, 167
Jortiaa.226
Saamel, 307
Eden, . 350
Edct, HeuT H., 390
Ridiard.33S
Edmandt, ) , ezii, 3S
Edmond*. } Alice F., cxMI
Edmonds, ) Ellen, 218
TobT. 411
wal^m.412
EdK>n, Daniel. 293, 295, 286, 296,
290
EIeaaor,296
Olire. 293
Edward I., IxxxIt
Edward VI^ 144
Edward the Coafewor, 227
Edwards, mr^ 157, 3M
Balkier, 127, 129
Daaiei,43l
DaTfd.129
Electa, 401
John. 65, 157
Jonathan, 111
MaiT, 120
Pbebe.sn
Rachel, 434
Teau>eraace, 434
TlmothT, 164
Eggleiton, Abigail, 179
He«ter, 222, 23
Jamee. 223
Mary. 179
Samuel. 1:B
Sarah, L^S
Eirtm, William, 156
Eibridge, Cicelr. 411, 412
GUes. 411. 413
Manr. 411^13
Sarah, 411
Eld. Walter, xxxri
El j«r. Remember. 213
E!dr«*iire. #Jno. 4?1
Lklridge. i L*:>U. 2?$
Sarah. .-^
Zoeth. 2Si^. 353
ZoethSkin=er.2S«,
45«\451
Elixabeth, qneen, 27. «^. 283. 450
qaeen <3t Virginia.
1(M
EIUbs, Lawrence, 162
Xlcbolas.162
Sarah. 27»
EUaeott. > mr., 149
Etiacot, > Margaret, 148
Eineott, I Tbomas. 148
Vice«. 14!>. 149
EHerr, Anne, 414
Elizabeth. 413
Harriwa, xrtl
William. 414
EQicott, Me EUaeott.
Elliot, \ .2SJ
EUot, > Andrew. 144
Elliott, > C1iarle» Darwin* TiL
XXXTl
Edward. 94A
EUzabeth.»4
Ellsworth, 111
EUlot, IJMb, Isr.srtMU,
EUlot, I
Philip,} '
114
Bobm,4OB,410
Sarah, m
Ellit,ArtkBrr
Charlotta,3
GconcH^2»
Joha, 180, 2811, 29^01
Polly, r-
Uraaa, 298. 296
WaiiaMA^302
Elmore, l Edward, 388
Elmer, ( fliiail £., 379
EktOB, Kathatae, 30
Ely. Amelia, 8t
EaBlee,80
John, 80
Rhodkao
94
Daaid.SM
Editfc,c
lSdward,S18
HaaBali,zd,3]8
Heary.ezil
Jabez,81
Laara. csii
lUrT.31%318.II9
McUtBM.aEvll
Peter Hcaiy, zvo.
Ridph WaMii.«
..)18»»i
DaaM, cxxxir, M
Ebeneser. 410
Ellen Vesta, xBx
George F.. 313
Harriet, cxxziv
Harriet K^cxv
Jeaa,314
Joha, 313, 3M
Raf^314
Sarah J., xMil
Stephen. zlrflL lis
EmIri^ W. R^ 3U
See Emcrr.
Emmerton, Jamca A^ 30
Emmons. Martha, Ixil
Emperoor, Joha, 196
Endecott, i Almtra C, Cfll
Endlcott, SEogeae, ctU
Indioott, > George, eri
George Maaroc,
Cfl.Ci'
John. 40. 73
Mabetcvil
Mary EUaabatt,
01
OUriaL^evH
Sarah L^eH
WUUam. 1?,^*^*
Lns*gn, Charica Sidacy, ▼, v
xxli. xztU, xxTiil, 110, 8
SI, 446, 447
Eat. .198
Erring, . 458
John. 450
Essex, earl o^ H6
Estey, Betsey. Izl
Etkines. Jamca. 336
Joha, 336
Eatebias, - -.43
Eastis, WUUam IVacy, fi,B
Index of Persons.
dxvii
Eraiif, ) ,201,202
Branoe, > mr., 23
Etcim, lAsher, 200, 292, 204,
300
Electa, 291
Eli, 290, 292, 20S
Elizabeth, 286
Hannah, 290. 292, 205
Henry, xxxriil
Jesse, 290
John, 06
Leeta. 292, 293
Mary, 200
Mercy, 199, 200, 290
Nathaniel, 280
Peter, 199-201, 290,
294, 205. 297-299
RoBwell, 200
Thomas, 96
Va8bti,205
William. 89
Evarta, Cleodalinda, 179
Dorothy, 60
Ebenezer, 272
Elizabeth, 176
Hannah, 178
James, 50
Mabel, 272
Mary, 47. 179
Bebeoca,49
Hath, 272
Samuel, 176
WilUam M., 66
Ere. Era Berrien, liv
Eveleth, Lucy, 51
Everett, Betsey Williams, cxliii
Edward, 247, 439
Edward BYanklin,
xxxTi, xlrl, 127, 130,
OxliU
Eliza, cxxxix
Letitia,,oxliIi
Oliver Capen, cxiill
Richard, cxliii
Sarah J., cxliii
Ewell, John Louis, xxvii, xl
Ewen, Roger, 347
Thomas, 347
Ewetse, Peter, 196
ExaUy, Katherine. 216
Eyles, Jasper, 157
EybTch, Nicholas. 69
Eyres, Bepjamln, 61
Fairbanks, Mittie Belcher ,xxx-
Tl,Xl
FalrohUd, ,466
Fairfkz. , 97, 190. 346, 347
Fairfield, Elizabeth, IxvUi
Tabitha, 416
Walter, 416
Fale, James, 219
Fales, James, 398
Peter, 897
Sarah, 397
Fane, , 195
Farley, Michael, 99
Farmer, John, xvi, 198, 277
Farmor, Aaron. 86
Lncretia, 85
FamaOs, Thomas, 193
Famam, ) mrs., 174
Famham, > Caleb, 171
Famom, ''
) Cynthia, 407
Jerry, 407
Luther, 121.
130
Susan, 171, 174
Farragnt, David G., 360
Farrar, | Ebenezer, 62
Farrab, { Ephraim, 5^
Henry, 52
Hephzibah, 63
Jonathan, 62
Mary, 52, 53
123.
Farrar, ) Nathan, 61
conVd i01iTer,53
Sarah, 62
Simon, 52
Farrent, , 326
Farrett, James, 60
Farrinflton, Cynthia, 127
John, 126, 128
Martha, 419
Farrow, John, 406
Farwell, Frances Eaton, oxzvii
Parris F., 242
Faulkner, mr., 260
Mary, 271
Patrick, 271
Fay.lcaptain, 184
Henry G., xxxrlU
Felch, Anna, 286
Hannah, 286
Henry, 286
Mariraret, 286
W. Farrand, xxxtUI
Felt, Joseph B., 276, 277
Felton, Hannah, 421
Fenix, George, 409
Fenn, BexOftmln* 385
Sarah. 386
Ferguson, Alexander, 864
Elizabeth, 354
Jeremiah. 263
Joab Clark, 259
John, 253
Lois, 275
Sarah, 263, 259
Fermor, Elizabeth, 218
Juliana, 326
WilUam, 218
Femald, , 230
Andrew P., 446
BeiUamin, 409, 446
Denni8r446
Henry Winekley, xl
James, 446
Joel, 446
John, 409
Nathaniel, 409
Tobias, 446
WilUam, 410
Feme, Bridget, 192
Daniel, 192
FJlzabeth, 192
James, 192, 103
John, 192, 1931
Mary, 192
Matthew, 103
Sarah, 103
WUUam, 102
Ferris, , Irii
Morris Patterson, xxx*
TiU
Winift^, 218, 342
Festenden, mr., 108, 199
Clementina, xxx*
viU
Edward Stanley, xl
Jane V. R., 151
Samuel, xlriil
Thomas, 199
Fctherston, Francis, 216
Field, , 109
mr., 436
Abigail, 170-172
Abner, cxxvU
Betty, 256
Daniel, 263-267, 259
David, 264
Edward, 236
Eliza Ellen, oxxvU
Elizabeth, 49
Frances Eaton, exxvU
Hannah, 107
Hulda,83
Jeremiah, 170
Louisa Griswold, cxxvU
Lacy, 63
Field, I Margaret, 267
canted (Mary, 83
Nathaniel, 266
Peter Reynolds, 107
Roxana, 259
SaUy,294
Samuel, 83
Sarah £., 402
Svlvia, 276
Itiomas, 83, 253
Walbridge Abner, xlvii,
oxxvU, cxxviU
Fifleld, Gyles, 196
Mary, 394
Finch, ,466
Fines, , 214
Firman, Dorcas, 83
Fish, sir Henry, 844
Fisher, i , 190
Fysher, { Aaron, Ixi
Betsey, 1x1
Daniel, 306
EUzabeth, 308
Esther, 306
G.P., 110
Jabez, 00
Lucretia. 1x1
Maria Richards, 1x1
PhUlp Adsit. xxxviil
Vigaienoe, 213
VirginU EUingwood,
Warren, Ixi
WUUam, 160
Fisk, ) Andrew, v, vil, xxU,
Fesk, S 220
Fiske. ) Edward R., 128
Gertrude B., cxlv
John, xix, 232
Joseph E., cxxxU
Lucy, 160
Lucy White, dv
Natiumiel, 86, 87
Richard, 162
Samuel, 414
Fitch, . 371
C. H., 421
EU)ah,86
EUzabeth, 106
Francis E., 120
Joseph, 82
Nabbe,85
Susan, 421
Susanna, 82
WUUam, 346
Fithian, Aaron. 304
David, 304
Enoch, 304
Esther, 304
Miriam, 304
Fltz, Charles Frederick, xl
Fitz RandaU, Maria, 07
Flagg, captain, 380
Charles AUoott, 369
Eleazer, 212
EUzabeth, 388, 389
Esther, 212
Hannah. 211
John, 388
John P., 388
Joseph, 62
Sarah, 52, 388
Flanders, Henry, xxxvi
Fleetwood, sir WUUam. 07
Fletcher, Betsey, 407
John, 341
Joshua, 806
Mary, 306
W.G.D.,116
WiUiam Isaac, xxx-
viil
Flint, , xllv, cv, 410
Deborah, 266
Dorothy, 410
EUsabeth,2&3
Index ofPers(m$.
chdz
Gardiner,! AbraluuD* S9, 108,
Gardner, 1 903
Gamar, f Darid, 206, 308
G«rdlner,j £llxa,808 [482
EUiabeth, 80e-8O«,
Frank An/pittine,
xxxVI, xf
Jeremiah, 801
Jem8lia,206
Joanna, otU
John, 30^-804. 482
John Edward, 188,
134
lion, 804
Maria Sylrener, 808
Mary, 302-804
Mary Catherine, 09
Mary L'flomme-
dieQ,S9
MirianS..ia4
Nathaniel, 803
Phebe,803
Rachel, 802
Robert Smith, 80S
Samuel, 802, 804, 806
Samuel Smith, 69,
60
Sarah, Ixrill, ezzT
Garey, 1 Benjamin, 892
Gary, I Cattem, 894
Gearey, f Edward, 392
Geary, J Elisabeth, 802
John, 392
Kesiah,894
Nathaniel, 892
Phebe, 392-394
Thomai, 892-^94
Soianna, 398
Garfield, Edward, 400
Jamea A., Ixzxii
Mehitable, 899
Rebecca, 400
Sarah. 400
Gameys, Elizabeth, 68
Garrard, Ann, 309
I<>anci8, 809 [122
Garrison, William Lloyd, xor,
Garton, Richard, 149
Gasoolne, Peter, 194
Gaston, , cxxril
GastrelL Nicholas, 338
Gatei, Horatio, 164,284
Gay, Dorcas, 83
Erastns Emmons, IxU
Frederick L., 369
Ichabod, 83
Julius, xxxri
Martha, Ixii
Person, 83
Sarah, 83
Willard. Ixll
Zipporah, 294
Gaylord, Experience, 276
Rice. 274
Sarah, 274
Gear, { Hezeklah, 460
Gears, ) Sarah, 460
Gee, Humphrey, 218
Gello«on, Joel, 96
Gelston, Sarah, xor
George, , cxxv
Christopher, 334
Robert. 333
Georce, king, 71
•lerdtner, see Gardiner.
' 'ermain, lord, 369
Ueroold, Samuel Lankton, zxz-
TiU
Gerrand, Elizabeth, 449
Gerrard, Peter, 347
Gerrish, Anna Thompson, 888
Joseph, 99
Samuel, 861
G«rry. Elbridge. 419, 480, 461
ElisabSth,480,421
John, 419
Tabitha, 420, 421, 461
Thomas, 419, 420, 461
OhBStan, WiUiam, 88
Gibbard, Butler, 441
Gibbs, Dorothy, 81
Experience, 294
George, 118
John, 81
John Lomaz, 116
Gibney, Thomas, 841
Gibson, > Anthony, 842
Gibsonne, ( Charles £., 160
Elisabeth, 196
LilUan DaTis, 160
Mary E., 160
Samuel, 441
Thomas, 194
Gilbert, I ,72,466
QUbeart,) Eleanor, 420
Hannah, 886
Joan, 326, 828
Laura, 160
Lewis, 420
Mary, 173
MaUhew,81
Sarah, 20, 460
William, 886
Gilda8.43
OiU, Eliza M., 96, 101
John, 190
Moses 99
Oillet, i sergeant. 440
Gillette, I Elisabeth, 282
Jonathan, 222
GUlpatrick, ) Elisabeth, 100
GUpatrick, (John, 98-100
Margaret, 100
Thomas, 100
Oilman, Arthur, 464
Gilmore, , exit
Eraline, xciil
Ereline Orille, exl
Joshua, 0x1
Maria Thomas, exil
Ginanni, countess Maria, 111
Gladstone, ^ Ann, IxxxiT
deGledstane, i Catharine,
Gladston, V Ixxxvii
Gladstones, i Helen, Ixxx-
Gledestane, J riii
Herbert,lxxx<
iT, IxxxTiU
sir John, IxxX'
It
St«>hen,lxxx<
Thomas, lxxx<
iy
William, xxix
William Ew-
art, IxxxiT-
IXXXYiii
William Hen<
ry, IxxxTli
Glazier, Lydia, 294
Mary, 201
Gleason, , 228
C. S., 223
Elizabeth, 228
Hester, 222
Isaac, 222
Thomas, 223
Glenn, Thomas Alien, zxzriii,
461
Gloyer, , 466
mr., 110
Abigail. 420
Benjamin Staoey, 180
Eleanor, 420
Klisha, 106
Jerusha, 106
John, 420
Olorer, ) Jonathan, 480, 421
eonfd S Joseph, 106
Tabitha, 420
Glynne, Catharine, Ixxxril
sir Stephen R., Ixxx-
tU
Godbed, mrs., 218
Goddard, William, 86, 87
Godfrey, Walter, 848
Qotfd, colonel, 187
Margaret, 68, 66, 160, 162
Gold, see Gould.
Goldham, t Frances, 40
Qoldam, (Henry, 46
Susanna, 46
Golding, , 114
Goldsbury, Abigail, 292
Goldsmid. Edmund, 146
Goldsmith, Ralph, 60
Qoldthwaite, Charlotte, 123
John, 126
Thomas, 123, 126
Gooch, Benjamin, 406
Molly,406
Goodale, ) mr., 436
GoodaU, S Abner C, 179, 318
Goodell, ) George L., 369
iOUherine, 461
Robert, 461
Goodenoagh, Francis, 888
Goodhue, mr., 294
Goodin, captain, 188
Goodnow, Freeman CrOWeU,
Qoodrlob, Abigail, 84
Comfort, 81, 264
Hannah, 264
John, 448
MoUy, 269
Moses, 269
Rachel. 176
Richard, 176
WUliam, 162-164
Goodwin, I ,300,870
Goodwyn, ) Abraham. 226
Anna Thompson,
388
Eunice, 123, 130
Ichabod, 388
James, 218
James J., 128, 130
James Junius, tU,
xxxri
Joan, 193
John 8., 308
J. 8., 388
Mary, 226
Samuel, 388
Sarah, 388
Sarah Parker, 388
Susan Boardman,
388
Thomas, 43, 887
Goodyear, Stephen, 60
Qoold, see Gould.
Goot, Rebecca, 460
Gordon, doctor, 14, 847
George A., ▼, xxi, xx-
Ui,xxxyi,lU,xc,110,
116, 220, 232, 231, 360,
373,390,463,464,4669
Gore, Sydney, 94
Gorges, ) Ann, 191, 192, 325
Gorge, i Christopher, 826
Cicely, 192
Cicella, 192
Edward, 198
sir Edward, 191
EUzabeth. 191, 192
Ferdinando, 190-191
sir Ferdinando, sol,
146,191.198
Ftancei,191
clxx
Inde^ of Persons.
eofO'd { Helena, 192
Wonorttt, 192
Jobn, 100-192
Mary, lOO-lttS
ThotiiAs, 191
•ir ThomnK, Wl
Wlllitun, IVl
Oqrhjun, . 3W, 370
Abigail, 170
AlHieii» 17.1, 174
Amanda* 171
Axnejr, 171
Ami^y TlJurlwr, 171
Amoei SantHord, lit
AmOii ThoLuat, 174
Beidointn* lG8-17^
Betblahi ld», 170
Catharine 1 170
CatUiirinG B.. 171
CbftHf* Fieltf, 171
Ch&rk>a IsttaOf 171
Debor&b, lOV
Dcilre, lOd
Ellzab^b. 1A8-170,
172-174
£lizabetb 0.| 174
Ellii, 171
Emma, 170, 174
Fanny Rutan* 174
Field, 170
Francis Thomaa, 174
Hannah, ie»-170, 179,
174
e attic, 174
Henry 8., 1<S7, 173,
300
Herbert TUufber, 171
Hczckiab, 173
ttobortt 174
Isaac, 166, 173, 174
Jttbe«» 166-174
Jame6, 168
Jttnlma, 170, ITSt 174
John. IOM-171, 173,
174, sij, ;ua
John (lenryi 171
Joi^t'pU, mi. 312, 3ia
Jallft F., 174
Lu Fayt^tti?, 174
LeAb, 160
Lncv, 171
Lydla, 171, 173
Miuiannu, 171
Mflr>% IflO, 170, 173, 174
Mary £..174
Mary Hannah, 174
Mnry U,, 174
Mary T., 174
Merrill, 174
Nathan, \m
Balph, \m
£ebecea, ltf9
Buth, 174
Eutb Holmes, 174
Samuel, liiH-173
fiandford, 174
Sarah, 170, 172-174
Sarah Thomas, 174
Bhobai, lAei, 1«0
8aBan, 171, 174
TIiGtnas, l«8
'limothj, 173
Wajihliigton, 174
WlJlLam, 173, 174
WiUiam Field, 170
Waiiam Thomas, 174
Gorton, -^ '£61, 282
Gosett, Kobt^rt, 218
Goallnc. Katlieriiie, 180
GoM, EibridgB H., l^ll
Murtha Miuithiga, 4^
PliJUp, 407
Hebeoca, 421
Goitlett. Alice, 411
Gotheredge, Thomae, 105
Gould, 1 — — JtU
Gold, [ Abraham, 302-305
Qooid, f Attcruetas A., 108
Gooide, J Beajnmln, 302, 406
Benjamin A., S70,
HBO
BetMy, lai
Daiil«1» CO, 3tl2-90B
navW, »96
Deborah, 385
Eb«ne2«r,90S
Elizabeth, Zm
Eather. 583, 806
Hannah F,» 379
JoBepi],302,408
L. €.» 110
L. U.. 119
L7dla> 302
Mar7» 302-305
Nathan, 132,230,385
Pheb€, 307
B.C., 119
Severn 9, 307
Sasanna, 302« 303
Tatmaeci 307
T. 8., ^
WUtlam, 3M
Go well, Richard, 400
Gowcn, Hannah Goldtbwatte,
125
John, 406
Hicholas. 406
Gowers, Anne, 210
KUiabf'th, 210
Jane, 219
John, aiO
Mary, 219
Sasan, 210
Gowlaf , S&miiel, 438
Grab am I ,32
Lucy, cxxxTlll
wmiaiD, czx^rfil
Grainger, Elizabeth, 170, 172
Thomas, 170
Grandiion, rlHcouut. 341, 342
Joan, lady, 341
Qraoti , oix
Aaron* S3
Anna, 83
Arthur Haitlng»| xxx-
Till
Caleb, 87
Christopher, 80, B7
Margarttt 307
Sweeten, ^07
Temperanoe, 307
Thomas, 46
U» S., x^t
OraTe, John, 271
Kcslaht 271
QraTea, Abigail, 177
Elisabeth, 177
George H.. 114
Henry C, Z02
John, 177
&f abU, 19
Nathaniel, 48
Rufua, 177
garah. 48, 40
TuDothy, 40
Gray, i in»7, ex I?, ctIt!
Grey, I eilzabith R,, 151
Hnnaah, 168
Joba, JH7
Mary, 210
Sibyl, 66
Thomas, 86
Graygoose, Rfohard, Me
Grozebrook, | , 120
Greysbrookd, i Gi>orge, 123
M.S., 05
Margaret* 120
Greeley I ( , dx
Greely, I Mary, 420
Uary B., cnv
rhUlp, cix, 420
Green, ( . ni.2U. 460
Greene, \ ml^ii, 310
Abigail, 3M
AUcc. M8
Ann, 312, 331
Anne.ass
Dmntfl, 211, tX^
Dorcaj, 211, 2tt
Ebpoeier, 211
Elizabeth, 22S, 333,
aod
£stb<tr, £11, Z12, 3«3,
394
Hannah, 211, 212
Henry. 211
Jab«£, 211
Jacob, 21 1,212
Jamet, 104
John. 104. ai2, 3»3~
John K., 4Sa
jo>i"»»-" ^^,9m
J 12.301
J«'-rnM f^u- ^J^
Lydial xiir^ls, 319
Blargery, lOt
Uary A., ci
HarmaOake. SSft, 3I0|
S3S
Martha, 21t. aot.
Uary* 212, 812,30
Nathan, 211
Nathaniel, «a
Pheb«, 303
Baclbel*303
B«bco«a, 300
Biobard, IM
Robert, 325, 3»k 133
Roth, cacxxTtU
Samacl, ¥»
Samoel Abbott, zxx-
Tl, 108,130,8^4,235,
Ml, 387, «K»
Sarah, 893, 808
Stephen, 304
Thomas, 211, lOi
W imam, 300.311
Greenfelld* Thomaa, 338
tireenhm, WilUam. 216
Greenlaw, Lucy Hall, zzztL
462. 456
William PKtentK
vi, xxT, juctU
XXX, xxxvl, 230
GreeeJeaf, KlUabetb. 4aO
Jantoi Kdwmrd, aJ
Jane, 70, 79
Jcan1e» 77, 79
nichard C, 13
Stephen, 40, 7S, 77,
Greenlee, Ralph St<*bblns, 358
Gr«enoDgh, Abigail. 107
Cat£«riQ« S«oUay.
cxxTil
Charles P.. exxTtI
Luke. 107
Sarah, cxxT
WllUam, cxxf
Wmiam WUltw«»,
Xltl, CXXr-CXE-
vii
OFcenwood, Annie M., 214
Clark, 244
Inaao J., 30, 183,
2^, 241, 314, 373
John.244
Laufldoiw 344
Index of Persons.
clxxi
OfMowood, ) Mary, 2fi
etmi'd \ NathADlel, HO
Samael, 240
Thomas, 340
,1tU
Grendal» James, 410
Grey, see Gray.
Greysbrook, see Graiebrook.
Grler, Roger, 388
GrUTes, Bran, 196
Griffln, ) Appleton P. C, 850,
Griffen, [ 461
Grii&iig, ) Benjamin, 894
Jeremiah, 'Z72
Joho, 396
Jonathan, 822, 800,
394
Joseph, 303
Mary, 393
Mehitable, 322
Pamel, 272
Richard, 272
Sarah, 393, 396
Bnsanna, 396
Qrimth, , Ixxll
John T., 117
William Uerrlckrcxxt,
136, zn
Grllde, , 190
Griswold, bishop, Ixxxriii
AbigaU, 271
Anne, 82
Bathsheba, 83
Benjamin, 271
CalTin,268
Daniel, 81
Edward, oucviii
George, 254, 256, 267,
258
H. S., xxxTiil
Janet, 83, 267
Josiah, 293
Jadith, 81
Lncy, 179
Harv, 276
Matthew, crii
Nehemiab, 179
Patienoe, evil
Sarah Jones, 264
Simeon, 82
Stephen, 264
Susanna, 265, 293
Grome, Roger, 280
Thomas, 289
William, 289
Gronnlss, Jamci*, 26
Mabel, 26
GroTe, 189
Walter, 282
Groyer, Mary, 82
Gnimley, John, 60
Rachel, 50
Gmndy, Thomas, 194
Grymble, , 106
Gnbb, Emanael, 3H
Georjire, 344
Goemsey, George W., 126
GttUd, -1 — , cii
mrs., cxlix
Edward Chipman, 242
Kphraim, 294
Georgianna, 167, 369
Inring Tracy, cxlix
Isaac Orr, cxlix
Mary StUes, xlTil, cxl-
Tiil-d
Philvna, 294
Renben Aldridge, 121,
122,373
Sydney Paul, cxlix
Gnlloek, i to„«. ^ai
GnUocke, \ '^*™«»» ^^
Qonn, Samnel, 386
Sarah, 386
GfiniUson, Eliho, 406-410
Qanton, Sosan, 96
GnstaTUB Adolphns, 891
Gothing, Lemael, 106
Gattridge, Rachel, 176
Richard, 176
Gay, Robert, 218
Hadden, Jarrett, lia
Hadley, i prof., oxx
Hadly, | AbigaU, 396
Arthor Twining, 461
David, 396
James, 136
Samnel, 806
Hagar, Samuel, 86
WUliam, 86
Haggar, Thomas, 191
Haggit, Thomas, 187
Haines, I .^ u.,^^-
Hains, {•*«*^*y"««'
Halbert, Henry S., 113
Hale, Andrew, 240
Edward Everett, xxxTl,
Ixxvi, 368
Frances E., 224
Horatio, 247
John, 81, 269
Joseph Obed Frasier, 224
Martha, 81
Mary, 176
Nathan, Ixxril
Samuel, 176
Sarah, 112
Thomas, 240
Hales, John Wesley, 227
Haley, * ,M8
Hayiey, ) mr.. 240
Andrew, 409
John W., 109, 238
William, 410
Hall, i ,22,87
Halle, ( mr., 299
AbigaU, 18. 19, 276
Adrastns, 19
Adsaham, 86
Amos, 18
Bertha U., cxlvii
Bezer, 19
Brian, 19
Charity, 91
David, oxiT
E. A., 228
Ebenezer, 19, 276
Ellphalet, 19
Emeline, xovU
George, 91
Hannah, 18, 19
Hezekiah, 19
HiUnd, 134
Huldah, 18
Jacob, xcvU
Jemima, 18
John, 18, 19, 23, 91, 193
Jonathan, 18, 19
Justus, 48
Linns, 19
Lois, 19
Lncy, 46, 178
Lydia, 18, 19
Mary, 19, 23
Mary P. C, cxUl
M. 0., 366
Nehemlah, 19
Noah, 18
Obed, 19
PhUip, 18
Prudence, 18, 19
Sarah, 18, 19, cxiv
SUas, 18
WUUam, 436
WUliam K., 132 [464
HalloweU, ( Anna D., xxvU,
HoUoweU, I Benjamin, 226, 240
Rl^ard Price, xl
Sarah, 240
Halsey, Joieph, 176
Rebecca, 176
Halsteadf Ednah, oxvii
Hambleui see HamUn.
HamUtoni Charles, 126, 456
John, 121, 131
Otho, 121, 131
sir Ralph, 121, 131
HamUn. 1 . 126
Hamblen, I capt., 284, 286
Hamlen, ( Agnes, 346
Hamlyn, J Anna, xlviil
^ Charles B., xUx
Cyrus, xlviU
£leazer,xIvUi,226
Elizabeth, 345
EUen Vesta, xUx
Hannibal, xlviU,
xlix
James, xlviU, 128
John, 326
Margery, 346
Richard, 346
Robert, 846
Roger, 346
Samuel, 346
Sarah J., xlvUi
WiUiam. 346
Abigail, 106, 107
Hammond,
Haman,
Hamond,
Hamonde,
Hamont,
Uomond,
Agnes, 289
. Aflen, —
267
Alvin, 268
Benjamin, 106
Calvin, 258
Candaoe, 84
CaUierine, 104
Daniel, 166
Dorcas, 104
Dorothy, 86
Edmlster, 46
Edward, 104, 106
Eleanor, 86
EH, 84, 266
EUfah, 83, 268
Elizabeth, 260
Ephraim, 223
F. S., 105, 100,
George, S5, 250,
336
George Warren,
xxxvi
Hannah, 104
Henry, 348
Jacob, 223
Joan, 289
John, 104, 106,
223, 288, 289
Jonas. 223
Jonathan, 106,
223
Joseph, 408-410
Laurence, 107
Lemuel, 264
Lucy, 223
Margaret, 289
Martha, 83, 104
Mary, 101, 105,
266
Nathaniel, 106,
253-269
Olln. 84
Prudence, 223
Richard, 104, 106
Ruth, 223
Samuel, 106
Sarah, 106
SUtira, 86
Susan, 104
Thomas, 289
WUUam, 104. 106,
288,289,848
Hammons, Bei\)amin, 409
Uamptoo, Anne, 136
Wade,izz
^^^^p clxxii Index 6/ Persons .
^H
^^^H llanoock, )- ,118 HtftweU. t Miir. 52 1
Barens, Jonathan Niooll, 66 1
^^^^K BftDOOoke, £.bc>apzer. 31$-317,
etmi'd 5B«sb«I,59,8S
oonffd (Jo»eph. 55, 57
^^^^^^
Sarah, S2
Margaret, 58 J
^^^^^B ElfxAbetb»3ie»Slft
Simon, 52
Mary, 54. 67 1
^^^^^^H M9, 390
WlUiam. cl
MaryCaiherliie,» J
^^^^^H KlUubeth Lowell.
Harrard. Johiip xrl, 217
NIooU,66,57 .^J
^^^^^^H 317
Barrel, James, SM, 998
Obadiab, 54, 56 ^H
^^^^^^V John, 916, 317,
Mary,3»t
Fatieaee, 67 ^H
^^^^^^ Kobert, 340 [372
Harvey. ( -, 308
Phebe, 54, 56 ^H
Bnth,67 ^H
^^^^m Band, Aonle M.. ^44
Baryye, \ Matthlaj, KM
^^^^K Diuifel,49
Tboma«, 150, MB
SaUy B., 56 ^H
^^^^^^^1 HeJtcFt %B
Baiey. EitUier, 311
Sarah, 64-67 ^
^^^^^B Jo««ph,47
Sarah, 211
Sidney, 64
^^^^^V Mjut, S71
wmtam. 211
HaskelU Edward H., 114
Wataon, 67
^^^^^^ Sarah, 47
WilUam. 64, 6^ 57
^^^^^V Huitoom, Thomair 400
Mary. 222
Barflaod, — . 468
Haward, Samuel, 194
Hawes, Conatant, 213
^^^^H HartMiek, Jonathan, 100
Haflkinga, Joao, S45
^^^^H Harden, Abraham. 186
^^^H wmtam,uV
Baikiiu, Aaahel, 2$7
CaiTln,250
Cynthia, 127
^^^B Hanlln^, Garrlok If.* 887
Daniel, 265
Bawkes, Nathan MortSlD«f.
^^^^B Baredf^n, Henry, 346
EU.SS6
Eltjah, 2S8
xxxvi
^^^^B Harford, see Hartford.
Bawkins, Jordan, 84
^^^^H Harkn<'4K, Albert, LxxxlU
Leaadcr Miller, xl
Miiry, 142
Ruth. 64
^^^^H Harmaa, i Davtdsoa WeUfng-
^^^^H fianaoD, \ ton, 1
^^^^K Dorothy Brnee, 1
William. 25S>2S«
Bauam, John TyW, rlU xUl,
Bawley. Amos, cxxlx
ZTl, XXV, XXXTl,
DeliaA.,crrrT
^^^^^^^^m Eunice, 107
105, 118, 301, 372
Ha«ae]l, Jose&h, 86
Baitings, ^ Annie, 40fl
Ebeucaer. cxadx
^^^^^^^H George Frederldk« 1
^^^^^^^^H Bujoo Walton
Ellas Sill, xlril, cxs- <
H«a«tlngf , i Betsey. 407
!x, cxxx
^^^^^H
Cynthia, 40a, 407
mizik Hamilton,
Josephs ezxU
^^^^^^^^m SaiDoel,
Lavfuia* cxjol
^^^^^^^H eamoel Qtokerton^
407
^^^^^^^^H Bamuel Bruce, 1
EliEaM..407
EUzabeth,a08,l08,
Mary, cicxx ^^M
^^^^^^^^r Tliomaia, 215
Samuel, cjlkIz ^^M
^^^^^^~ WilUain, 1
407
Seth, oaudz ^^M
^^^^V Harmer, Wmiam, 21B
EraUy, 407
Satan, oxxix ^^M
^^^^^M Harmon, seo Qarman.
Hannah, 407
Barrlet Maria, 407
BAy, AbigaU, 994 ^H
^^^^B Hannore. Gdward, 345
Ann,aiH-S98 ^H
^^^^^H Harper and Brofbert, 120
Hubbard, 407
Anna, 896 ^H
^^^^1 Harrlman . , 958, 370
Bngh, 114, 382
Joel, 106, 407
Amy, 894 ^H
^^^^H CaroUne, 3d8
DaTid. 101 ^H
^^^^H H&rrlQfftoOj , exlrlli S25,
John, ^7. 407
Dorcat . »04-.108 ^H
^^^K 33^1
Jonuthan Jenks,
Isabel, 394, 3M ^H
^^^^^B_ Gcorgi»«386
^07
James, 304-3gi ^H
^^^^^B Ifaacd97
Lnmberf, 407
John, 304 ^^H
^^^^^^r B«b«OBa,a96
Lt'muel, 4<J6, 407
Lydja, 3V6 ^H
Martha, 896 ^^M
^^^^^^^^ SuKanna, 397
Martha, 407
^^^^^■^ HarriB, Amanda^ 171
Mary, 407
Mary, 394.308 ^H
^^^^^& Bei\jamfn, 201
Mary Arnold, 407
Mehitable, 394 ^H
^^^^^^H_ €hii>tiAn, 327
Mrra C, 407
K^oda, 408
Peter, 994-098 ^^M
^^^^^^^B Edwtird Doubledaj, S3,
Sarah, 301 ^H
^^^^^^H
Thomas, 407
Sn Banna, 396 ^^M
^^^^^^^^V HariBith,2l)l
WLlUam Jones, 407,
Thomas, 306 ■
^^^^^^^1 Jabcz, 171
Batcb, -, 40O
William, 806 1
^^^^^^^1
oaptaln, 2«4, 28S
JaW, 372, 458, 48a
Hayden, Horace Edwin, 106 J
^^^^^^H (lark. 171
Baydon, Richard, 190 ^H
^^^^^^^^B Jonathun, 62
aob«rt,344
Bayet, , 161 ^^H
^^^^^^H
Alice. 354 ^M
^^^^^H
Abraham, 174
^^^^^H Kntliaulel, 160
Lydiu Swnla, c
John. 354 1
^^^^^^^H
1 Pamel, 27«
Richard, 348 |
^^^^^^H Hldkard, 340
_ Sarah, q
Katherford B^ «s]fl ^^M
^^^^^^^B Robert,
- Stephen, o
Hayley, see Haley. ^H
^^^^^^P Thiidileus U., :m
Susan, 174
Haynes, } ^238 ^H
Halnoi^ Andrew H..eia ^l
^^^^^^^ Wlllhim, 21!;, i^
Hathorne, Wmiam, clil
^^^^m WinUm J., 212
Hatton, Hobert, 215
Halns, Andrew Mack, cU.
^^^^K^ Honiioii, iieorge. im
Haven. , 322
Haync, J cUi
^^^^^^H_ Hannahi 972
HareiUt AogiiBtnB, 55
Caj^b, 56
Angcllne Eliaabcth.
^^^^^^^^1
Catherine. 58
CharJea Reginald, i
^^^^^H Kobert H„ 184
Desire, 64, 58, 57
238 • i
^^^^^^^M Sanih, an
Eleanor, 68
^^^^^^^F Thumaa, 43
Klfzabeth. 54
Henry. 68, Ut J
^^^^^^^ Wtlllam BeiUT, tzz
Eljuh-A, 54
John, 40 ^H
^^^V Han, ;H.£.,380
^^^m^ Haiie, Mar{aHob«rt,GzU
E«Lhcr, 65, 50
Eich>rd.238i,SS9 ^H
Eteklel, M
Samuel, oil ^H
^^^^^H. M .. ejdl
Frauoef , 64
Samuel A.,dil ■
^^^^^^^1 Elchnnl, 347
George, 63, 68, 67
Saralt. 58 1
^^^^^^^^ Samuer, Til, 356
Hannah, 56
HaywBTd, Abel, 19 1
^ Thomtis N., cmIyI
Henrietta, 56
Catharine, xdY 1
^^^^B Hartford, t ALlgAil, 3&4
^^^^^^ U&rford, i ]N JrJolaa, .164
tlnmop, 64
Charlotte. ll» 1
Jemlmn,57
Hannah, 228 J
^^^^^^^H Biirtwdl» i DciTld, 61-63
John, 6$
Hliam, selT ^^H
^^^^^^^H HatwcUi i J 0 bn , 5 1 » 6?
Jonathan, 66, 58
Loraaa, xoIt ^^M
Index ofPerions.
cbudii
Hayward. { Mary, 10
cont'd \ Silyanai, vli, xx-
ix, IxxxrUi. dz,
cxlU
Haywood, Manhall Delanoey,
368
Hasard, Caroline, xli,xol-xoiii
Margaret Anna, xdil
Robert, xoi
Rowland, xd-xoill
Rowland Gibson, xd
Thomas, xd
Haidtine, Daniel, 309
Jonas, 291-296, 296
Uaxen, , 466
Henry Allen, vU, Ixlii,
110, 220, 221, 366, 466
Mary S., 866
Head. Elizabeth, 343
Heard, James, 408
John, 406
Heart, i ,340
Hearle, ) John, 406
Heartwell, , xc
Heastings, see Hastings.
Heath, mr»^ 347
Heather, WilUam^
Hebert, Lovine, 387
Hedge, mr., 199
Hedges, Abiah, 429
Amie, 431
Daniel, 210, 302
David, 209, 210
Elizabeth, 210, 430
Hannah, 208, 434
Jeremiah. 430, 432, 433
Jemsha, 210, 302, 432
John, 210, 430, 431
Jonathan, 208, 210
Josiah, 210
Lewis, 482
Lois, 434
Mary, 210, 429,431
Mehitable, 434
Nathan, 434
Phebe, 209
Reuben, 208
Robert L., 208
Ruth, 431
Samuel, 210, 434
Stephen, m, 431^33
Temperance, 209, 210,
430
WlUiam, 209, 429, 430
ll'iUiam R., 302
Zerrla, 210
flele, ,219
Hellier, George, 411, 412
Sarah, 411
Helman.Taylor Company, 121
Uelmes, Henry, 219
MargHret, 219
Uendee, Asa, 269
EUphalet, 82
Mary, 82
Philata, 269
Hender, Asa, 267
Chloe, 257
Zoa,267
Henderson, Eliza Ann, Ixxx
Margaret, 224
Henley, Francis George, 116
Henry III., IxxxIt
Henry VIII., 68
Henry, Mary, 401
Henshaw, Exercise, 213
John P. K., 174
Mary, 174
Herbert, George, Ixxxviii
Herod, John, :S7
Lydla, 292
HerridE, Ebenezer, 256
John, 266
Herringman, , 96
Herion, John, 844
Hewes, Richard, 97
Hewett, Edmund, 341
Hewins, Amasa, ciii, dT
Caroline Loolse, dT
Charles A., xxix
Charles Amasa, oili,
dT, CT
Ebenezer, ciii, dv
EUzabeth, dU
Jacob, ciii
Joseph, dil
Judith, ciii
Mary, dii
William, dil, dT
Heyward, Barnwell Rhett, 127
Heywood, William Sweetzer,
Til, xxix, XXXTi,
IXV, XCV, CT
Hibbard, Ann, 81, 267
Bathsheba,81,257
Ebenezer, 81
William, 81, 83, 267
Hickman. Elizabeth, 420
Hicks, John, Ix
Lewis W., 124, 126
Margaret, Ix
Hide, Ebenezer, 81
Lois, 81
Hlgbee, Eliza M.. 407
Higbey, John Hilton, 440
Higgins, Margaret, 406
Higginson, I ,ot
Higgenson, 5 Bridget, 218
Francis, 67
Thomas, 218
Thomas Wen^
worth, Tii
ilgHSI"'. j Oeorge.47
Highlands, John, 466
mrs., 847
Abig8il.26
Abraham, 396, 398
BexOamin, 166
Don Gleason, t1, vii, xxx
Ti, 119. 130
Edmund, 194
Edward Judkins,lxil, IxiU
l<:iizabeth, Ixii, 194,276
Frederick Stanhope, xxvii
Hannah, 368
Irene, 60
James, 393-396
Jane, 412
John, 194, 303
Jonathan, Ixli
Joseph, 393, 408
Lois, 396
LydU, 271
Mary. 142, 219
Mercy, 213
Mosev, 438
Nathaniel, 194
Peter, IxU
Ralph, IxU
Richard, 142
Samnel, 393, 409
Sarah, 394 ,
Tahan, 363
Thankful, 398
Timothy, 60, 276
Hillard, George S., Ixlx
Hiller, Edward, 216, 217
HiUes, ( , 127, 843, 344, 468
Hills tD«ODU.lxxx
Edwin M., xxxviii
Eliza Ann, Ixxx
Florence Eliza, Ixxxl
John, 129
Joseph, ixxx, 129, 469
Lee,lxxxl
Mary Cooper, Ixxxi
Rose,lzzx
Hllles, ) Samuel, Ixxx
cont'd i Smith, Ixxx
Thomas, xxxtI
William, 129
William Sanford, xxx •
Ti
WiUiam Smith, Ixxx,
Ixxxi
Hilliard, Samnel HaTen, xU
HUls. see HiUes.
Hinckley, gov., cxxxix
Hinde, mr., 44
Hinds, , 124
Albert Henry, xxxTiii,
123
Hine, AbigaU, 278
John, 278
Robert C, xxxTiil, 126
Thomas, 120, 128
WlUiam, 278
Uinman, Edward, 225
Hannah, 225
Josiah, 226
Phebe, 225
Hitchcock, Mary, 81
Hlx, Nathaniel, 410
Hixon, Margaret, 399
Hoadly, Charles Jeremy, xxx-
Ti
Hoag, Xli, 86, 236-287, 367, 368
Hoar, I , 369
Hore, S Benjamin Franklin, 161
Betsey, 160
Caroline Pamelia, 161
Charles, 161
Daniel, 149
Edmund. 160
Elizabeth, 150
Emma L., 151
£. Rockwood, 66, ex-
Till
Ennlce, 149, 150
Franklin, 150
George Frisble, 66, 366,
George Henry, 151
George Wendell, 151
Hattle Adelia, 151
Joseph, 151
Leonard, 44, 149-152,
368,370
Leonard, Al&^d, 151
Lillian MIra, 151
Maria AdeUne, 151
Martha 8., 151
Mary Elizabeth, 151
Mary Frances, 151
Mary Wheeler, 14V
Mira Ann, 151
Hobart, Aaron, cxli
Catharine, cxli
Maria, cxU
Hobbamock, 261
Hobby, mr., 396
Hobel, ( , 89
Hoble, S Robert, 89
Hobson, , 218
Anne, .342
Elizabeth, 218, 342
James, 218, 342
St. John, 216, 342
Winifred, 342
Ilodgden, Louise Turner, xli
Hodge, Bei\jamin, 398
Esther, 398
Hodges, Abigail, 91
Almon D., 89, 212, 241,
872
Charity, 91
Henry, b»-91
Ephralm, 91
Esther. 89, 91
John, 91
Joseph, 91
Leonard, 346
^^^V cbuuv
Index of Persons.
^H
^^^H Eodgva, ( Feter. 1U6
^^^^^B ^orn^d \ Remember^ lA
Bomei* f Eely. 218
Hooldgate, John. 7t47 ^^|
Boiistoo, mr., 293 ^^H
^^^H WUUnnt. mJ. VI
Hook, I Alice, 239
liookis j Cicely. 412
Dorothy, 413
Edward, 411
Bebeooa,361
^^^^M fiodgmaa , John , 02
Horeadeo, Fraoeeff, 101
^^^B Loi4. hi
Robert, 191
^^^B Q0UlD£t0D,A.J..223
^^^H Harriet, xllx
fiUxabpth, 411
C.F., I2,cxjcarf»,4fifl
l.ewii RIch&ni. z3ztU1
^^^^^^
Bnmphrey* 410^13
^^^^^V fiolbrook, John, 400
Jacob, 411-413
Sarah, 363
Jo«U«,4n,4t2
Horllt, Bngon, 210
Bary, 411-413
^ Lydia, Gzxzl, afiO
Saroii, 411
Abraham, 417
^^^^^H Hutb, c&xxl
Thomas, 411, 412
Benjamin, IxxztIII.
^^^^^B U oloomb , J Of hu*. 223
William, 411-418
S2, m, 253, 255
^^^H Eoth, 2a
Hooker, Abigail, 81
l>wdeL272
Hannah, 272
Chloe, 8), 84, 250
^^^^^M Botcmft, sir tJeniy, 341
Etijabetb, ita
^^^^^^ HoldfiB, Auna. ati!»
Freelove, 82
^^^^^^^K Aofftiiit xxxrin
Rlvcrlui, n
George Ba^teti, 151
^^^^^^H Beojamlrif 167
Simeon, 3*3
Hannah, 85, 222
^^^^^^H £>orca«, S94
TUomas, tt5
Harriet, IxxxrUi
^^^^^^K Elizabeth, 308-9^
Uoolbrook« Hannab, 20
Hattle AdeUa. 151
^^^^^^^B JobD, 394
lar., 210
Ha^b Holland, 115
^^^^^^H Jo^ephi dOft-Wt
JemiiDit, 8'^;
^^^^^^^^H Josbiia, AB6
Hopklni, Carolloe H., crll
JeroJba, t$4
^^^^^^^B Naood, ZVi^^i
Dorcaa, 222
Ellen Danlap, s^x-
JohB,81,»,2Si5-2S8
^^^^^^H Nathan, 30S
Joseph, 418
^^^^^H Beb60ca.3M,38S
Till
Margaret»8l
^^^^^^H EoUi, a»B
Eaek. 100
Mai7,S2.83.an
^^^^^^H Samuel, S92^IM
HarkfCjTU
^^^^^^^^B Tbomos, 995
8tepbcn» 222
Oiln, M ^^B
^^^^^^^1 Tlmothf , 3»i
w^asanna, 421
OUTe,2S0 ^H
^^^^^V William. 107
^ Holder, Cbrlttoplior, 00
Hoppln. C. A..238
Patty, 85 ^H
llopHtn, John, 97, 275
Phebe, M, 253 ^^B
^^^^^1 UaJffrare, Joko, 99
8arab, 275
Porthi, 257 ^H
HopiOQ, John, 190,197
Salmon, 258 ^M
^^^H HoUond, Anle. 343
Mar^ ChriaUaoa, IW,
SoMiniia, 851
^^^H Richard, 343
WUUam, 351
^^^H Hollar, , 233
■It Ralph. 339
i^arab,l96. 197
2ebalon. 85. 255
^^^^H flolkiip John, 41 1
HowchlnfTt Burah, 29
^^^^H Holter, Httod, 122
WUUam. 190
Horace, Ixxxrl, utzzrli
Tbonioi, 29
^^^^1 fiorab, I2t, 122
Bowchias, John ICatli<if«0,aB2
^^^^B HoUlstbeiid, , 388
Home, Robert, 91
Tbomaa,tS81
^^^^H Bofah Sm ^m
Horrockfi, Thomas, 194
Howd, Rebecca, 271
^^^^^^^ HoUli, Ljdia, cKxxi
UDrifordiCortieUa, 59
Howe, ( , XfliT, 201, 273
Eb«n Norton, 59, flO
How, Uent„]87 ^M
^^^^^^^H Tbomfuf^ontxt
Mary,M*
Bory L'Hommedleti,
lar^309 ^M
^^^^^^F WillmiD n., civ
CaroUne, Ixrll ^B
^ HoUfater. ApplotoD, 86
59
Charlotte Abigail. 11,
^^^^H 0 e u 1 nb . 256
^^^^H tiannab,325
riia! be Gardiner, 59
Horalngton, John, 2^
Horte. John, 326-327
Daniel Wait, x^xtUI,
^^^^H JubD, 255.8Z7
^^^^^1 Lucina, B5
^^^H Uotlowell, ««K> HallowelL
Ud
HortOD, Ramabaa, 109
Rleaaor. 392, 303
Eliaabeth.273
GilmauBfgelow.zviU.
^^^^H Holmcfl, -, ati7
Byron Barnet, 224
^^^H EUzabetb, 287
George Firman, 109
aujttl
^^^^1
Marcu3 N., 109
Henry Warreiitm, m
H. W., xutUI aH
^^^^B JofllaU, 287, 286
^^^H OliTcr Wendell, 419
T. R., 115
Ho«kl2li, Aaron, 82
Jaoob. iKTa, 3U3, IBt^H
^^^^B Eichard« 287
Anne, }»9
Jame«,303 ^^1
^^^^1 Ruth. 174
Anthony, t^
JoBf'pb. 273 ^^H
^^^^H £arah, 8$7
AtLiehna, Ititf
Lvdia, 1-73 ^H
Mary,^! ^^B
^^^^H Se« HomeB.
l»aDiel, 2;,'2
^^^^H Holt, Dinob, ZH7
Elizabeth, 232
FtLUemoii. sa ^H
^^^^H Elizn, :?b8
I»abd,222
PtudAno«w S7S ^H
^^^^H^ ELtzabetb, 20
Martha, 189
Robert. 218 ^H
^^^^^^K HeiH7,287
g*^'%
sir William, 118
R^',8?
Howell, Amy. IM
Annr. 130
^^^^^H ttlai7,287
Btahard, 189
Charli's, cxtx, Vm
^^^^^H Nlehola*, 287
Hosmer, Maria u Thompfton,
Edward^ cxi, 139^ 14S,
^^^^^^B Onin, 388
mxjCTlIi, 131
138 ♦ --^ *
^ Sarsib, 2^7
Samuel, 51
BllMbetli. 338
^^^^H eolton, Uauuab, 407
^^^^^^^ 3Ianba, 407
HotOhklBi, David, 4fi
EMra, 48
^^^.ii-
^^^^^^K Bolwey, Jeremiali, 43
^^^^^^B ^^lyok**^ 1 Kdwurd, 4ia-41t)
^^^^^^H BoleoGk. J ooob ,410
^^^^^^^H Boloouck, f 8urab, 4lU
^^^^^^^H Hatock, j j^aiaona, 41^
Hotten, Enher, 201, 203
Jothua, 201, 202
tieorge Roger*, xlfl,
cxix-esjiC U&-1I0,
Joshua Afahel, 201
372
I^onard, 202
Henry, IM, 338
t-uthtr. 201
HugoD, 217
^^^^^^^F Homana, Edwurd, 421
HoaghtODi <]ohD, 45, 40
Joanna. 139 ^
John. 135, 139, W ^M
^ JoliD, 182
Ralph, cl
^^^^^B_ Homer, Ixxjivi
TImotliy, 45, 46
Joseph, 139 ^H
^^^^^^^^ Uotuea, doctor, 137
Hooxbtou, Mifflin and Com-
Jadlth, 239 ^H
^^^^^^^^
pany, ««▼. 11^
117, 233, 453
Kathertne, 339 ^H
^^^^^^H
Lydla,139 ^H
Index of Persons.
clxxv
Howell, I Mary, oxix, 186
coni*d i MarTCatherlne.cnd,
130
Manr Sejmoiir, sxx-
Mehitable, ISO
Oliver, 136
Phebe,303
Seymoar, oxzl, 139
WUliam, 136
Zebalon, 136
Howes, EUzabeth, 21, 26
HowUnd, Desire, 168, 171, 172
Elizabeth, 168
John. Ixzxill, 168
Hoyt, , iTii
Albert Harrison, zzii,
xi, 129.221
Dayld Webster, zxztUJ,
103, 112
Mary, 40
Samuel, 49
Habbard, . 230
Elisabeth, 40,270,107
Eunice, 83
George, 270
Jonas. 440
Jonathan H., 407
Joshua, 444-116
Lydia, 173
Itaria Elizabeth, 407
Nathaniel. 83, 86
Pamela, 88
Bebeoca,oxl
Sarah, 86
Susanna, 48, 40
Hodleston, ^,342
Hudson, I Alfred Sereno, 121
Hutaon, (Anna, 276
DaTid, 276
Elizabeth, 60
Grisell,60
Henry, 434
John Elbrldffe, t,
xxi, 109, 22S
Jonathan, 61
Nathaniel, 00
ruah,434
Samuel, 60
Hughes, , 367
Samuel, 176
Sarah, 0
Sarah Forbes, six. 116
William H., 0
Huguenots, The. 313, 314
Huisman, Abraham, 196
Hulbard, mr., 88
Hulbert, James, 194
fiuleU, James, 196
Hulin, Elizabeth, 421
Hull, , 276
Huldah, 276
John, 362
Joseph, 362
Mary, 276. 362
Bichard, 862
Sarah, 46, 47
Hulton, , 194
Adam, 194
Elizabeth, 194
Joseph, 194
Nathaniel, 103, 194
William, 194
Humbert, prince. 111
Humphrey, ] , 118, 128,
Humfiie, I 125
Humphreys, (Frederick, xxx-
Humphrys, J vlU. 123, 125
Gabriel, 338
Otis M., 128
Release, 818
Ho&&e,WUlUun.411
Hnnnewell, ) Ambrose, 142-144,
Honeywell, ( 146
HonlwiU, 1 Bridget, 824
Honnywell, Vchvles, 148-146
HonnywUl, I Elizabeth, 144
Hunniwell, H. H., 146
Hunnewill, J James, 146 i
James Frothing,
ham, 140, 866,
869, 371. 372
Jane, 142
Joan, 141
Mary, 142, 144
Matthew, 141
Biehard, 144, 146
Richard H., 143
Roger, 871
Stephen, 144
Walter, 146
William, 141, 146
Hunt, Elizabeth, 112
Isaac 217
Jane, 216, 217
John. 216, 217
Joslah, 216, 217
Katherine, 216, 817
Marie, 217
Mary, cxi
Nathaniel, 216, 217
Raphe, 217
Rebecca, 217
Richard, 216, 217
Sarah, 216, 217
Shadraok, 217
Simon, cxi
Thomas, 217
William, 216, 217
Hunter, Catherine, 228
Robert, 222
Hunting, I Clemenoe, 210
Hnntting, | Edward, 207
Elizabeth, 806
John, 210
Jonathan, 207
Joseph, 306
Mary, 207, 806
Mercy, 207
Nathaniel, 206, 807,
306
Huntington, Eleazer, 82
Elizabeth, 82
Ruth, 82
Theophihis, 82
Hnntoon, , cvi
Huntsman, Thomas, 92
Hurd, , 108
Albert, 149
Alfred, 149
Charles Edwin, t, tU,
xxvU
Huldah T., 389
Mary Elizabeth, 149
Mary Wheeler, 149
Patience, 389
Thomas, 149
Vilruyens, 389
Hurlburt, \ EUsha, 276
Uurlbut, i Jane Loomer, ex
Laurain, 276
Hnsany, mr., 347
Huse, Edward. 346
John. 86
Huson. George, 1
Georgina^ 1
Hutoheson, see Hutchinson.
Uutchlns, I ,223
Hatchlns, I OUWa L., evil
conffd 5 PoUy, 2H&
Samuel, 408, 410
Thomas, 409
William, 222
Hutchinson. \
Hutoheson,
Utttohings, ) Anne, 82
Elizabeth, 447
Enoch, 409
Jerusha, 82
John, 409
John Hurd, orli
Jonathan, 110
125, 147,
466
mrs., 311
Abraham, 196
Ann, xd, 811
Edward, 182, 311
EUzabeth, 1^
Jesse, 83, 123
John, 196
John Wallace,
123
Sarah, 83
WUliam, 811
Hutson, see Hudson.
Ide, Jacob, Ixxxi
lefls, BeAiamin, 306
Henry, 396
Mary, 396
Thomas, 396
Indioott, see Endioott.
IngaUs, AbUah, 187
IngersoU, 1 Agnes, 343
Ingersol, I EUzabeth, 343
Ingersole, [John, 94, 410
Inkerson, J Marie, 94
Mary. 91
Richard, 01, 343
Ingham, , 60
Inglande, Christiana, 106
Dorothy, 106
Thomas, 106
iDglis, , 127
Inkerson, see IngenoU.
Iriah, John, 181
PrisciUa,181
Irons, Waite, 261
iTTlne, WilUam Ferguson, 116.
348,849
Isaacks, I Aaron, 210, 430, 432
Isaacs, i Catherine, 430
Clarissa, 210
Clarry, 210
Esther, 210
Frances Maria, IvU
John Hedges, 432
Mary, 430, 432
ItheU, Thomas, 449
Itcs, Joel S., 360
Martha, 26, 396
MUes, 396, 397
Sarah, 396
Jackman, , 362
Jackson, , r2, 326, 3:M,
336,411
mrs., 411
Andrew, 113, 133, 456
Caleb, 224
Edmund, d
George, 413
James, 224
Jonathan, cv
Mary, cy. 224, 413
Philip, 94
T.M.,361
Jacob, John, 194
Jaggard, WUliam, 91
Jagger, , Iril
James I, 283
James II, 142
James, Edward W., xxxviii
George, 336
Thomas, .306
Jameson, E. O., 367
J. FrankUn, 242
Janes, , 871
Jaques, Richard, 337
Janntf Ann, 818
Robert, 218
■
clxxvi
Index ofPersom.
^H
^^^B
aarntao, Jamei, IflO
Johnson, I WtUlAm W,. 368
confd i Walcott Howe, H t
KeUy, /John,S96
KeUey,iLiK!reria,cvU
^^^^^^^1
Jo«ii, 319
^^^^^^^H
Hnry, 219
Zeniiah,199,20],20S
Eettey, Lydla. 48
KombaU, »e« RlmbaU.
^^^^^^^H
Jaeper, John, 325
Johnston, Henry P., 369
^^^^^^^H
Margaret, m
Jay, John, m
Josef, Charlcf, 149
Kcmlln, Eleaxer, 236
^^^^^^^1
CharleiColcock, m,UO,
KiiCDp, Habel, 161
^^^^^^^1
J&zb«riiig, Paal. M7
Doreaa, 223 fliv
Ken&rd. Michael, 409
Kendall, i EphnUm, 186
Kendal, i Helen K, P^ 261
^^^^^^^1
Jefferson, X*homai, 123, 237
EH, 293
Elihu,259
^^^^^^^^
Jegor, John, 346
^^^^^^^1
Jemkiiw, John, VG
Jeolu, Cynthia, 407
ElisHbeth, 325, 328
John, 86, S7
^^^^^^^M
Kra4itu4, 268
Joibna. 36a
P.Bedfldd.til
^^^^^^m
David, cxlvl
£Qiiloe,292,293
^^^^^^H
Deborah, cxM
ETa Berrien, Uv
^^^^K^
Henrv I-itdi, vli, Kxvlli.
Georg«,a2&,828
^^^HT
xcfvj crll
6EdK>n, 86
T1ionn«, S08 ^^H
^H
Jonathan, ¥37
Joseph, 407
Henry, 267, 411
JeruBba, 3S6
Keoe, Natba^el, 4S8,4Ci ^H
^^^H
Thomas Lelghton, xl-
John, 61. Ill, 81, 246,1^,
Hoben, 166 ^H
^^^B
vil, cxivi, cxlvli
250, 265-269, 292
Keoey, AbigaU, 84 ^^H
^^^H
Winiam,407
joffeph, m
Lemacl, 369
Alexander, 91 ^H
^^^H
Jennings, Unnnah^ 22ft
Jerasha, 84 ^H
^^^V
JetinlKOD, Sainuc]. Ifi
J ere toy J A one, IWJ
I^wU,2l6
Vartln, M ^H
^^^K
Lydia, 269
Ketmedy. capL, 208 ^M
Kent. DanM, xnTtO, 390
^^^B
Jermyn, Robert, Ml
Mhi-y, lil, cxl» 245, 1(66,
325. a-'iS
^^^H
ThotnaB, 163
Klfhn. tOA
^^^H
Jerome, Ann, 273
Mary EllMbeth, 149
EUiabetli, lOS
^^^H
Timothy. 27S
Nlohola^i, 345
Henry O., 133
^^^H
Jewell, Harroy, oaonrll
Eeaben, 291-293
Richard, 216, 217
^^^H
Jewett» Eanloe, lU
Hannah, SfW
Patience, 260
Euth Berrien, 11 v
Kebban. Barbara, 160
^H
Samuel, 63
8urab G., o
Coni«li%160
^^^H
Jilaoo, D«Tid» 4i2
Sibyl, 216, 217
Uormoe^lBO
^^^H
anianna, gl, 266
Laiin White, 160
^^^H
21H, ,170, 4418. 45fl
Talitha, fe3
Leonard Mack, 160
^^^H
lIcutM 74
WBUam EUts, xxxvtlJ
Lucy Wheeler. 110
^H
Ablel, 200, 2Va
Ani&Ua, 2lN}
Ztlpha. 86
Jonilemoii, Teanli, Irll
Harffam.160
K«tteI.Manr,l49
Keyei, Huldab, cm
^^^H
Andrew, xlJx, 24»
^^^H «
Arthor Siitoddard, 14,
Mercy, 399
Wade, 108 ^H
^^^H
xlt
8oott, 366
Kibbe. i Betty. 63 ^^M
^^^M
Afla,S#
Snaanna, 222
Kebb<^, ! fieulab. 63 ^
^^^H
Aaahel, 1M»
Tricitram, 99
Etitabetbi $3
^^^H
Benjamin, :£02, 227
Job. William, 219
MoUy.OS
^^^H
B- F., xjtxv
Jofte* John, 96
SamoctL 6it
^^^H
Charlotte, 11
Kldd.^^ ,338
^^^H
ChHrlottc Ahijialljt,
Jojroe, Atbtou P., xxxvlU
Kidder, , xxxll
^^^H
cxxxlv
Jiidd, Jullem%40'2
AlmoD, «2S
^^^H
Clare, &4
Statlra, 85
Frederie, zIt, 103
^^^H
Cilflon, 121 » 122
JodklDf, Bei^amin H., Ixil
Benjamin L.» IxU
Bu8anBlaii«h«rd,XTUi.
^^^H
DorCft0, 209, 202, 292
xxxtUI
^^^H
Kbcneier, IW, ^1,
fcllzabetlj, 1x11
^^^H
202
l^vonard, Ixtl
Kll&Ottrne,iChloe,49
^^^H
Edward, 199
Qbadlah, txU
EUxabeth, 83, 271
^^^H
R C, 105» ^17
Sarah, Ixli
GUej. 49
^^^H
Frank, xx^vlll
Ann, 3^
Jonathan, 2S7
^^^H
Frederick Charles.* 11
Henry F,,xxxvil*
KUby, John, cxxxlx ^^
^^^H
Ueboraki, 386
Lydia, cxxzlz ^^^M
^^^H
lialdah, 271
Joaepb, 386
Lydu Ca«blag, oai^^H
^^^H
lauac, 179
JalluB Cc«Ai-, cxlv
Kimball, { Benlamln G^^H
^^^H
ludah, 200, 202, 293
Ketnbftll, t Daniel. 24« 1
^^^H
I«rael,271
Kamltn, FJcazer, 46
E. A., xxxTill 1
^^^V
Jacob, loe
Kean,WmiflmL.,238
Oiitt«Ta«Ftaakliv. 1
^^^H
Jamet, 11
Keayoe, liobiirt, 217
Kebbe, see Klbbe.
xxxtUI i
^^^H
John, acm, 449
HannaH, 411 1
^^^1
iirJoho, l(H
Keeble, EhxabeUi, 193
a«leaFnBM«,Tl 1
^^^H
John Frenoli, xxxrl
John, 188
Joh&. 87 ■
^^H
1^1,83
Ke^ne, Edward, 326, «0, 336
Mosea.xUT I
^^^H
Luther, 200
Eleanor, 926. 336
TbooiAf , 4S1 M
^^H
Lydla, 83
Eeeaey, Joseph, 267
Klmberly, Ann, 81 ^^M
^^^H
Lydla CorollDe.
Tlmotby, 267
ElUabetfa, 8B^^^H
^^^H
cxxxfx
Keep, Helen £.. 363
Keoee, liUlziibeth Trimiogham,
KathBAleiSS^H
^^^1
Mary, H, 119, 3ft2
Thomaa 81 ■
^^^1
Mary A*, oxxxlv
162
KlDcaid. George, 110 ■
KiM, . 72. IM m
^^^H
Nathan, 201
Kelm, DuB, BHndolpb. xxxtIU
^^^H
Party, 2vM
Pbebe, 199
KeitU, Ueorge, 425
Dc&jamln. 107 ■
^^^B
Mert<}n S., 464
Chariea G., xer% ■
^^^B
Polly, 8S
Keller, Helen, 464
Dorca*. Ixril ■
^^^H
Samuel, ILH, xlri.
KeUafg, Ann, 82
E. C, 106 ^H
^^^1
oxxxlr, GxxxT, :H62,
A4a^a2
Edward, xdw ^^M
^^^^^^^^
3r3, 409, 466, 461
ElUah, 117
Blcaxar, xciv ^^H
^^^^^^^L
Susanna, 449
Joseph, 460
Just In Perkliu, zzx*
^^^^^^^H
Tiihlthft. 202
Emma C, 163 1
^^^^^^^H
Thankful. 170
Till, 103, 234
Franklin, xxlz» xfilf|J
^^^^^^^B
WUllwn, 387
FhtUnda. 3164
XCT ^
WOlhiraB^, OxxxlJt
Surah, B3
Oettlicx, 3Wrt ■
Index of Persons.
clxxvii
King, I Henry MelTiUe, 121, 122
corU. 5 Isaac, xciT
John, xdv
Jo.«eph, 305, 363
Jonliua, 353
Lucinda, xcIt
Marqais F., 236
Richard, IxTii, i06, 409
Kufti«, Ixvli
Sarah, xcr, 107
Tryphena, 353
Willlain, Ixvil
Kinginan, Bradford, xxxtI
Klngfekury. i ,232
Klngsboroagh, > dr., 248
H«>nry, 260
John, 96
Sarah, 86
Susanna, 260
King9feild, Elizabeth, 219
KIngKly, Adriel, 199, 202
Naomi, 199-203, 292,
294, 299
Renewed, 213
Sapphira, 294
Sylvanas, 199-202,292,
294
Sylvanns Sabin, 200
Klnnicutt, Hannah, 169
John. 169
Kinsley, E<lward W., cxllli
Kirby, Daniel, 179
Sarah, 179
Kirtland, Sarah, W
Kitohel, Robert, 270
Kittredge, Frank Edward, 361
Jeremiah Chapman,
xlvii
Knapp, Anne, 338
Arthur Mason, 230
Elinor, SiiS
Ellen. 338
Emily, 407
George Brown, vi
Blarie, 3:«
Surah, 3:t8
Sii»anna, 338
William, 338
Knant, Philip, 45
Knight, U'>tlRe, 436
Might, 3 l>aniel, 393, 395
Ebenezer, 396
George H., 358
Hiram, 126
iKaac, 216
Joseph, 98. 393-395
Bhiry, xcvf, xcvi 1,395,
Rebecca, 396 [396
Sarah, 3y3-395
Knights, Elijah, 2vl, 293
ElUha. 294
Mercy, '-i91, 293
Thebe, 2W
Simeon, 293
Knocs, mr., ltS3
Knoles, Richard, 219
Knott, George, 3M
KnowlCH, , l?Ii
J'hebe, 88
Knowling, John, 01
Knox, Uenry, 231
Kraetzcr, Emma, 151
Kyle, , Ixvi
LaCloche, James, xcvii
Ladd, Oynthin, 406, 407
Eliza, 407
Horace Hall, 407
Jonathan Arnold, 407
Martha Hastings, 407
^^amuel, 406, 407
Lafayette, de. Marquis, 285,370,
Lak, Elizal>eth, 162
Hugh, 162
13
Lake, WiUiara, 219
Laken, sergeant, 188
Lamb, Edward, 350
Fred W., 368, 870
Isaac, 370
Margaret, 350
Lambert, Harriet, 317
Lamphier, Abner, 82
Rachel, 82
Sibyl, 81
Lamson, , 72
Flora Mandana, xli
Kathaniel, 71
Lamson, Wolfe and Company,
121
Lane, , 196
Abigail, 273
£Uzabetb,200
Emily, cxxU
Israel, 347
Jacob, 160
Joan, 280
Joel, 368, 370
John, cxxii
Joseph. 370
Lamnell, 160
Matthew, 200
Samuel, 273
Thomas W., zxxriil
sir Thomas, IM
Laney, ) , 168
Lany, S A slack, 168
Lanye, ) Benjamin, 168
Faith, 64
James, 168
Jane, 216
John, 159
Katharine, 64
Richard, 64
Thomas, 158
Langford, Richard, 219
Langhome, R., 335
Langley, Agnes, 343
Langmaid, mr., 388
I^ngson, Nathaniel, 166
Lanson, captain, 186, 187
,^*"y» j see Laney.
Lanyc, ) *««»"^7-
Larcum, Hannah, 290
Lardner, Hannah, 325
R.,325
Larkham, John, 193
Lan :, 193
Larned, Ellen D., 70, 164
Larrabec, | Abi^il, 199
Laraby, ) Beigamin, 199
Eleanor, 351
Mary, 290
Latham, , xliy
Lathrqpi see Lothrop.
Laud, William, 313, 342
Laurent! , John, 237
Lauriut, Charles E., xxxv
I^urier, sir Wilfrid, 457
Law, Abigail, 3b7
Jonathan, 384, 387
Sarah, .'{84
Lawcs. bee Lawtt.
l^wrence, mr., 199
capt., 1)S5
fovernor, 166
Deborah. 287
Ebenezer, 287
Elizabeth, 338
Gillian, 338
Joan, :i'{8
Julian, 338
rjchard, 333, 338
l1)oma«i, 166
William, 338
Laws, I Francis, 450
Lawes, ] Jeremiah, 450
John, 337
Lawson, J. Murray, xxxvili,
237
Lawton, Elizabeth C, 354
Mary, 407
William, 354
Lay, Phebe, evil
Robert, evil
Sarah, evil
Layell, Theodore Stadley, xxii,
xli, 226
Lea, James Henry, tU
J. Henry, 116, 188, 325, 336
Leacb, mr., 96
Elizabeth, 351
Maria, cyU
Nathaniel, 406, 409
Zachery. 351
Leadbetter, Deliverance, 213
Leader, Abigail. 350
John, 360
Rebecca, 360
Ruth, 350
Samuel, 350
Thomas, 350
Leake, Christian, 142
Elizabeth, 142
sir John, 142
Stephen Martin, 142
Learned, lieut., 72, 73
William Law, xxx-
TiU
T^as, John. 190
Leavitt, I Emily Wilder, xxx-
Levitt, t vi,44
Thomas, 348
Leayes, Hugh, 190
Jane, 190
Le Bron, Leo, oiii
Moma Haines, ciii
Lechford, ( Ann, 215
Letchford, ) Elinor, 215
Elizabeth. 215
Henry, 215
John, '^15
sir Richard, 215
Thomas, 215
William, 215
Leddra, William, 60
Lee, , 96, 193, 388, 344, 392
Abigail, 178
Anna, 48
Anne, 49
Elizabeth Perkins, cv
Henry, cv, cvi
John, 148, 194, 196, 238
Jonathan, 48, 49
Joiteph, cv
Leonard, 238
Lucy, 271
Mary, cv
Mictmel, 335
liobert E., 113
Ruth, 179
Samuel, 179
Thomas, cv
William H., 240
Lee and Shepard, 1.^3
lA>e, Uiggiuiiou & Co., cv
L<eed9, lienjamin, 110
Mary, lu6
Thomas, 106
Leese, Matthew, 'M7
Leete, Andrew, 47
Anna, 272
Bcthiah, '.»72
Charity, 272
Charles N., xxxviii
Daniel, 272
Hannah, 272
Joshua, 47, 178
Leah, 178
Mary, 47, 178
^^^V clxxviii
Index of Persons.
^v
^^^H I^ete, ) reliittab, 272
LewlB, , IxT
Livermore, > John. 3W
^^^^■T conPd S Stineon, !£72
AgK«'ph.% i9
coni*d f Lyrtia.S45,H<i
^^^^^H Solomon. 272
Auflrtw. Jfjg, 400
Mary. 346. 346
^^^^H rhomn», 272
Dimop, 445
Matthew, 367
^^^^H Z^rriuh,
Dorothy, 4?0
Peter, 3I4» ,
^^^H Legare. John, m
Klwn teller, 274
Siuiillia, Jdrm, 74y
^^^^^1 Sfimuel, 107
1 Elizabeth. 274, 421
^^^^B Legg. Kllxabeth, V7S
ExpcrifMiee, 274
^^^^m Jdhn, 27^
James, 393
T»ioma4, 345
^^^H U-ggett, William T.« cxlvil
Jiihn, U7
Uoyd, Duvld, 1«9
J. r.,:j«3
Uowar4Wllltjuiu,410,
^^^^H Leroeiter, <[ ThoncLM, M&
^^^H Leigh, »ir Fmcclir, 341
Maria Klohardf, txl
411
Miirj , 3i»3, 3M
Jane, 347
^^^H Leightoii» -- — , '^^, 359
Nt'lit-miflh, 274
John, 541
^^^^^B mrfr.,
Peter, 4U«
^arniief, 43
^^^^H Df'bumh, exivi
8fvrRh. 3^
r^hb, Hieh*rri, 340
^^^H John, ic&-f 10
TboT""^ ui HIS 421
Lobelia tine, IL G., d
^^^^H .Samuel^ 44fl
Th- ' ■■
Lock, / ,72
^^^H Willlant, HO
^Vi J, 420
Locke^ i Sarah . exxxili
^^^H L«islf^r, — . 232
Wi.l. ,, ...,., xxxvill
SQ«afiQa, 92
^^^^H Ltiland, C'ynthiji, Ui?
Wi(l^kJW, Ixi
Lockwood, * — — , «J, 155
Lokwood, j Mary , IviJ
^^^^^M DorcA^t, licYlj
U Wolfe, ; loa
^^^B Harrk't, IxvU
Ltwyn, ' — , 2M3
Phebe, 'ZtZ
^^^^^B Joerpl), ]:sriJ
Lercester, hev l^'iceirtcr,
L'lloicunedleu, iJCDjamlii, SO
Logan, lia
^^^^H Thctnas, 41)7
Deborah NorrU, I2t
^^^^^1 LenLmfin. Kichard, 3i7
Kxra, 59
Frances A., vei
Martha, 69
George, 121, 12S
^^^^B. Leonard, Abigail, 17
Mary ('atheriae
Loggan » 233
^^^^^^^ Anna, W, 20
59tm
Long, mra*, ^$89
^^^^^^^^b Ansa HebclcAli, rl
Patle aw, 90
Longe, Anna, H2
^^^^^^^^1
Ltbbie^, ) C* F.. XXXV
Lfbby. t David, 406, 409
LiJley. Abigail, 285
Deborah, ft!
^^^^^^^1
fill Henry, S9Q
^^^^^^H
J em i^ ha, 179
^^^^^^^^^H
Lhicoln, bifhop of. 104
John D.. IxxrilLcsz* f
^^^^^^H IS, ^
t'iirl of, 102
vii
^^^^^^^^B
prof«a«ori 248
Lemuel, Sg i
^^^^^^^^1
Abraham, xll x,rvl,lx>
Kohi-n, M&
^^^^^^^^L
Vi, l3Ut, cxlJv, 24S,
Longdene, Thomai, 3Sfl
^^^^^^^^^H
:J76, 461
Longfellow, Henry W., 439
^^^^^^^^n 18
Amos, xovi
Stephen, 31
^^^^^^^^^K 17
B„ V9
Longly, Deborah, ^3
^^^^^^^^^B MunTisih, 17, l£i, 20
Emelirje, xcvti
LoQUH, John, 45
^^^^^^^^^H
£aiil> traroline, xcvil
Loomla. AMgail, 81
^^^^^^^^H 18
FfedcricWftUcer,xcv-
Abner, 81
^^^^^^^^^^^1
xcvil, 229
Amasa, 93
^^^^^^^^^^^1
Harriet Abbot, xcvU
A»Klri«w, «l,a8
^^^^^^^^^^^^H
/■•■'■ ^" ^^^. 254
^^^^^^^^^^^1
vijl
1 ;."a
^^^^^^^^^^^1
Louis, xcvl
,^^
^^^^^^^^^^^1
Loaia Kevere, xcrti
^^^^^^^^^^^H
Blary. xcvi
1
^^^^^^^^^H 17
Mnrr Knight, 229
Noah, xcvii
'
^^^^^^^^^^B
Thomas, $9
1
^^^^^^^^H
Waldo, V, xxU
1
^^^^^^^^H
^^^^^^^^^H
! •' ' •' ^-r, im
i ■
i 'r,2(J
i
^^^^^^^^H 20
1 r]ei, 197
^^^^^^^^^^^^^1
t , ........275
^^^^^^^^^^^B IS
Lintie^ vod, Kjirl, 99S
^^^^^^^^^^■T
LLnnley, Abigail, 177
^^^^^^^^B 17
naaiel. 177
^^^^^^^^B 17
LiDBtoR, Simoon, 441
\
^^^^^^^^^^^1 I'liytonEoadoIpti,^ ,
Lion, fi(.« Lyon.
^^^^^^^^H 17
Lippincot, ilemcmbrimoe, 218
Li^fe, Edmund, 2^
^^^^^^^H Fhilip, 18
^^^^^^^^^^^H
George, 2S3
William, 283
^^^^^^^^^H
J
^^^^^^^^^^^H Reuben,
Llfrney, RichiirtI, llK*
LlLcb&t Id, WUfonJ Jacob, tcxx-
:M-'l:rd.g4 1
^^^^^^^^^H Siuiiuel, 17-20
M ,257 1
^^^^^^^^^B
vl
N:P.«Ili,M 1
^^^^^^^^^H
LUteU, , 382
I'attv, 85 1
^^^^^^^^^H 18
Littlt*, George T,. 243
I'ri . i!!rt, wrt
^^^^^^^^B 20
Uiinuah, M
I': : ; - i
^^^^^^^^^^^H
Ricluird, :vn
1.
^^^^^^^^^^^P
Ltttlf, Brown and Compimy,
f
^^^^^^^^^^^ Thorn AS, 17, 19
XXXV, 111, ;i4l, ;iflc*, 462, 453
V
^^^^V ^^.tluri'il, 20
Littlell^ld, / George Emery, 35&
^^^^H Zr-pbajilfU], 17, 19
Litrelfeld, ) Heubvu, i<6
>'
^^^^^M Lf tchford, lee L^diford.
Ltvcnaore, cnptaLn, 74, 75
/<'rvinii, vj
^^^^H LeT«r, Jftroef, \m
^^^^1 Lrrerett, F. P*, cxxri
Aana, xlviil
Lopes* i , 313
Ellxabeth, SM
Lope«t \ Aaron, 312
^^^H Jobn» 404
Gilea. M6 i
Motet, m^
^^^H Levitt, •e«LeiTllC.
Henry, 345, 340
Lord, Ablgmil. UO
E.
Jamea, 945
JwMihvhm
Index of Persons,
clxxix
Lord, ) Joseph, 2S4
conVd J JoMph E. P., xxxTiii
Lydia, 450
Sarah, 450
Thoma«, 450
William, 450
LorlBg, , cxIf
Arthur tircene, xxztI,
3«7
Sarah, 317
I/Othrop, i Bartholomew,
Lnthrop, ( tt2, \»
Lowthropp, f Dorothy, 99
Lowthroppe, J Jane, tf2
John, 93, 222
Lawrenoe, 93
Lacy, 92
Mark, 92, 83
Martin, 93
Mary, 93
Richard, 93
Kuth, 222
Samael, 93
Sarah, Ixviii
Thomas, 93
William, 92, 93
Load, Francis, 406
If ononr, 406
John J., 113
Mercy, 406
WatAon, xxxTiii
Louis Philippe, Ixxriii
Lountbury, George £., 355
Lonre, Thomas, 189
Love. W.De Loss, 231
LoTelace, Ambrose, 215
Lovelaud, Clarissa, 254
Jonathan, 254
Lovell, Abinraii, 292
KIUhIi, 292
Hannah, 298
John, 201, 202, 290, 293-
296
John Kinf?, 290
Martha ,201,202, 290,293,
2i»5
Oliver, 293
Polly, 2iH)
babra, 2U3
Sarah, cxxxl
Vryling, 2m
Lovett, ( Abigail, 223
Lov«t, I Daniel, 222, 223
Israel, 45
Joanna, 222
I»vew<'ll, John, 77, 80
I^wden, Frank Orren, 106
John, 105
Joshua, 105
JxDwclI, i Jndgo. 315
Lowle, I Abigail, 315, 3ir., 319
Anna, 315
Charles, 315
Colfonl, 31rt, 319
Dehnar lt-,xxxvi,315,
317, 319
Ebenozer, 315^319
Eliza, 315, 319
Eliznbeth, 315-31i»
llolford, 316
Jolin,315-:n9
Mary, 315-319
Michael, 315, 316, 319
Nuomi, 315
Porclval, 315, 317, 318
Saruh. 315-.'U9
Lowry, , 117
Lowther, Anthony, 325, 335
Margaret, 325, 334, 335
Loxley, , 117
Lucas, John, 240
Molly, 274
Lucke, Ambrose, 92
Luddington, Dorothy, 824
Ellen, 324
Loddincton, ) Mabel, 324
conVd \ Mercy, 324
Timothy, 324
William, 324
Ludlam, Anthony, 430
Luff, William, 182
Lunt, WlUiam Wallace, xU
Lusher, Ann, 216
Lusk, Eunice, 106
Jane, 106
John, 106
Luther, , 43
Claire F., xxxviii
lYeelove, 80
Lutman, Jane, 05
Lydston, John, 400
Lyghtfoote, Thomas, 196
Lygon, Cicely, 102
WiUiam, 192
Lyman, , 134
Aaron, 273
Anne, Ixxxiii
Axariah, 11
Catherine, 177
Ellhu Oliver, xlvii. li
Emily A., li
George W., Ixxxiii
Jacob, 258
John, 11
Rebecca, 273
Richard, II
Ruamah, 82
Samuel, 82
Sarah, li, 178
Sarah Pratt, IxxxiU
Thomas, 178
Zadoc, li
Lynche, Robert, 289
Lynd, ( Beitjamin, Ixiv
Lynde, i Dorothy, 212
Jacob, 211
Jonathan, 211
Lydia, 211, 212
Thomas, 211, 212
Lvon, I , cxvlU
Lion, \ Freegrace, 213
Lois, 40
Lyson, ,68
Maby, , 456
Macauley, dr., cxx
Macclewaln, Marv, 222
Macdonough, Roancy, 372
Thomas. 372
Mack, George WilUam, 150
Horace, 160
Julia Whiton, 150
Laura White, 150
Lizzie E., cxxxix
Lucy, 150
Mockerell, Michael, 343
Maokemcs, John, 193
" Maclaren," " Jan," 101
Macmillan & Company, 118,232
Macnamara, Daniel George ,2^*9
Macomb, captain, 165
Maoomber, , evil
lieut., TZ
Macqulnery, , 410
Alexander, 410
Macy, , 112
Madison, James, 123
Mag«*llau, Fernando, xxvll
Maget, sergt., 441
Magnies, John, 100
Mahan, Alfred T., 360
Makepeace, Betsey, Ixxxi
Wait a While, 213
Malborn, ,323
Malcaster, William, 215
Maiden, Henry C, 280
Mall, mr., 43
Mallibroke, WilUam, 333
MaUory, \ Aaron, 320, 321
Malary, Abigail. 321<32&
Malery, Ame, 324
Mallary, I Amos, 326
Mallery, f Asa, 324
Mai lorye, Benjamin, 321-325
Malorie, Caleb, 321, 323
Malory, J Calvin, 323
Daniel, 320,321,323,
David, 323, 324
Deborah, 323
Dorothy, 324
Ebenezer, 321
Eltaklm. 823
Elizabeth, 321, 322,
325
Esther, 323, 334
Eunice,32], 323-325
Ezra, 325
Hannah, 322-324
Isaac, 324
James, 323
Jared,324
John, 320-324
Joseph. 321, 322,
&24,325
Judith, 821
Levi, 324
Lois, 324
Lormna,324
Mabel, 324
Mai7,320,321,323,
Mehitable, 322
Mercy, 322, 324
Miriam. 323
Noah Woodruff,
324,325
Obedience, 322
Peter, 320-325
Rebecca, 320-:<23
Samuel, 321-323
Sarah, 323, 321
Silence, 322
Simeon, 324
Stephen, 321
Thankftil,322,324.
325
Thomas, 320, 321,
323,324
Willinm,321
Zacchi'us, 321
Zipporah, 321
Manack, mr.. 166
Mann, ) Abiather, 259
Man. S Ann, 177
Manne, ) Benjamin, 81, 258
Bette, &1
Charles, 201
Charles Edward, xxx*
vl
Clarissa, 250
Edward, 06
Elizabeth. 96, 258
F. W., 127
George Sumner, xxii,
xxlv, 220. 221
Horace, Ixxxii
Philip, 177
Sarah, 06
Jeremiah, 201
Manning, F. C, Ixi
J., Ixi
Sarah, 410
Mansell, Robert, 412
Mansfield, , 72
John F., 151
.loseph, 24
Maria Adaline, 151
Mary, 21, 421
Richard, 23
Manson, Alfred Small, xxxvi,
xli
^^^^^^cIS^^^^^^^
Index of Persons.
^H
^^^^H Mar«b, B«rO&mlii, 409
Martin, I WilUam Thoma*. 27,
cont'd i 2t>t30
MoAllist4sr. John Alliiter, Kj-
^^^H Elizabeth, 341
eont*d rii, txi, Ixii
^^^^H EUeti Gatrs, xxxTRi
«if WUHam Fan-
McBride. Jaxnef, cxxxrii
^^^^^H NizaulH, cxir
»h&we, 27, 28
MoCall, , 46A
^^^^^H 8iu-iih, cxlv
Marvin, » 2^9, 240
MoClellau, Goorge B.. Ixx, Ixx*
^^^^B ITarer, Cbsrlf^a D'W;, tli
Matthew, 239, 241
Ix, cxir
^^^^H LnvinA, 2H7, 288
Reynold, 238, 240, 241,
Sarah, %4 (m
MeCiurc, David. H3
MoCormick, John 0Uchritt,4tt
^^^^1 FrUcillu, 287
^^^H ZebeJUb. 2»7
T. E., 232, 4«1
WiUiaiQ Theophlltifl
McCrackia, -, 249
^^^^H Miira, Aniit ^^
McCriUis , 4<50
Boff«rs, xic, xjtx-
McDou^rrUI. Marj% Ixxli
^^^^1 HaHoti. Kicholac, 277
Tl, 23B, 241
Mci>owle, Ak'XKnder. 106
McGlenen, Edward Webi«er,
^^^H M&rkiai. Ckely. 161
^^^^1 M&rkh&io, * t. A., xxxviU
MaaoD, , :^i
Aaron, 44, 40
zxzrUi
^^^^B Mnirkeluuti, \ George, 33fi
^^^^l WilL^m« S34, 335
A^ica, ,^H^
McGown, Robert, 4«
Ann, 346
HcHerg. Jadith»20l
^^^^1 Murr. Hubert, ^14
ChriBtopber, 945
Edward B«Mher, 242
Patrick, 201
^^^^H Marfld€ii,-- ,230
Mclan, EU2abi.'th, 461 ^J
^^^^H Marsh, ( .cxriU
Elicabcth, 270
Robert. 461 ^^1
Either, 18»
Sarah. 4^1 ^^H
Befter. 189
McKay, Donald. 240 ^^M
^^^^^^K Jerii«ha, 2S0
Hugh, aO, e?, 189
Elizabeth, 244 ^H
^^^^^^H M«i«es, 390
John, 45, lao
Hugh, 23^3 ^H
^^^^^^■^ Ktdiolai, «S
Jo§eph, m, 87, 189
John. 244 ^^1
^^^^V Manball, / , M
Marv. 170
Margaret, 244 1
^^^^m MMiheU, \ Aana, 264
MLchutI, a45
Mary, 244 I
^^^^^^^ Danuuid, 2&i
KidioloA, 270
McKean , . 246, 247 1
^^^^^^K G^ora* W.. 455, 4^1
fcsimiuel, 106
McKe«, Biiie, 254 ■
Massasoit, 261, 202
Joseph, 264 ■
^^^^^^^^H John, 907
Haseie, Nathaniel, S91
McK^mzle, mr., 291 ^J
^^^^^H Mary, 307
^^^^^H M. d. xxxvUJ
Miii singer, ThoMns, 334
Lois, 291 ^H
Mw»ter, i Edwwd, itt
McLeoo , A lexaoder, tttf ^H
^^^^^H v»
Ma«tera, \ GrtLce, 91, 92
Frauds. 20« J^H
McL(K>n. Ellxa Elleti, OEXTt^^H
McM aster. John Bach, 4M ^^H
Mai lebael, -. 4S« ^H
^^^^^B Phixieas, a5<i
J»iAii, n
^^^^^^H RQth, m
Magdalen, 92
^^^^^^^ gamh,B4
Margan>t, 91, 92
^^^^V Marebam, Elizabeth, \Ky
Oltve, 91, 92
McMurphy, George, 293 ^^H
^^^^H Henry, 05
Mather, , 111
Jane, 293 ^^M
^^^^^^^ Jtine, U6
Cotton, 41, <J7
Nancy, 298 ^^^
^^^^^^^^k
looroane, 41. 194, 2^4,
McNLel, miijar, 29 1
^^^^^^^P Kobert, :i3g
235, 241
McNtttt, EU^alwlh, 174 J
^^^^^^^B Tliomas, v$
Margaret, ^i8, 849
Meade, f Abraham. 2i0» ^J
^^^^V WiUiam,^
Hichard, 43, 44, S48i
Mede. ^eir John. 11RS ^H
^^^^^H MaritOQ, GUmao. laxlx
Thomas, »4>8, S49
Mary, 193 ^H
^^^^H Martin, t ,283
Malhiwe* E4ward, 192
Meadow, , 188 ^^
Means, Charlotte, 11 1
^^^^^H Marty&r \ C4iptaln, 75
MivUheweu, i , 455
^^^^B Alice* 2(i, 2t»
Matthews, \ Albert, 369, 4«l
Frederick Howard, ali 1
^^^^^^^^ Aogttita, 20
Anne, 97
George, 96 1
^^^^^^^b Charlea Teaman^ , 28,
George B., 121
Jamee Howard, tl 1
^^^^^^K
Marmndnke, 230
Mede, see Meade. J
^^^^^^B Edward, SI
MathJes, EUznbetli. 396
Medley. WUUam, 217 ^J
Meigs, Mindwen, 271 ^^M
^^^^^^^^H EihTHrd By am, 31
.loseph, 396
^^^^^^^H KUzubeth, 2l>-in
Timothy, Sinft
Samuel. 271 ^^M
^^^^^^H
HiLV cricks Mofej>, 27t^, 367, 410
Melaen, Abigail, 63 ^^M
David, 64 ^^H
^^^^^^^^^H
Remember, 367
^^^^^^^^H 27--2U
Maxfleld, Clement, 90
^^^^^^^^H Otiorge, 27
Mary, 1<59
£leascr,6« ^H
^^^^^^H George W., 457
Maxwell, Mary, m
Jo«hiui, fit ^^M
^^^^^^^^H Uanuah,
wuum
MarT,fi3 ^H
Prudencv, ffl ^^M
^^^^^^H U. h,, xxKvUj, 119
May, Alexander, 341
^^^^^^H Henry, 27, 31
Uaonah, »94, 399
Samuel, 63 ^^M
^^^^^^H »ir Henry. 27. 28, 31
Henry A., xxxix
Melvlll, Thomas, xctI ^^H
^^^^^^^^H air Henry By am, 2S
James, 393
MelTln, Robert, 46, 46 ^^
^^^^^^H WilUain, 28
John, xcri, 395^4198
MenditiD, . 389 1
^^^^^^^H 27-Ul
John Joseph, xJx, xcfH,
^^^^^^^H Mary, 28, ZV
cxxiv
John, cxxiy 1
Kebecca, 393
Willis Bamal)«e. xl- 1
^^^^^^^m Mnry EJizabeth, 28
Sarah, 3U2-a95
rtU, cxxili 1
^^^^^^^H
Tboma*, 392
Meredith, mr.,20« 1
^^^^^^^^^H TiMiolope, I'UKll
Mayhew, Thomaa, 180
Robert R,, 4CE 1
^^^^^^^^H renclope Anu, ."^l
Muynard, Abraham, 343
Merrick. Frederick L^ Xtf J
^^^^^^^H
Deborah, 343
Jo»eph, 2Sb ^J
^^^^^^H \ 3 1
Hannah, 343
Lodi(?ea.«l ^H
^^^^^^^^H lUebnrd &yam,28
Joao, 343
Merriell, mr., 91 ^^H
Merrideid, AdeUido Q., oxtr^^
^^^^^^^H 6ajuue], 27, 28, ao, ai
John, 343
JuUon A., 161
MerrUl, Frederick James Hatt- J
^^^^^^^^H Thomaj, 29
Mary, 343
lltou. xxx%i, 18 J
^^^^^^H Sarah , 27, n 1 , 222
Hichard, 343
Frederick W., 364 ^^J
Hamilton WilQ03C.^^|
^^^^^^^H
William, 343
^^^^^^^H SUi^anua,
Mayo, Charles E., 1C9
John, 129 ^^M
^^^^^^^^H fir Thomas Byam, 28
Charles Herbert, 116 ,
Leviua, 199 ^^B
^^^^^^H WJll|iim,27^')l,241
MoAiliatcr, Klkii MeJ?iUe, 1x1
Nathaniel, 129, 232 M
^^^^^^^H liam By am , 2i§
i»usaana, 223 M
^^^^^^B TViUXam Clarke, m.
Frauoc«, lal
]|ertii;f,Uannali,a&3 ^J
^^^^^^B
JoIm,Ixl
XhomMiasa ^^1
Index of Persona.
clxxxi
Metealf, Franeea Hale, oxxl,
Hezelaoa, mr., .147 [139
MiantonomI, 205
Mioo. Joseph, 106
Uiddleton. Katherine, 216
Miles, ^ Elizabeth, 173
Hyles, I Hannah, 173
Margaret, 214
Mary, 173
Kiohard. 24, 173, 362
Mlllalfl. , xcTii
Millard, , 466
Hulda, m
Miller, 67
ool., 150
Ananias, 301
Arthur, 218
Borne t, 210
David, 45
Eleazer, 200
Elizabeth, 210, 430
Hontting, 430
IdaFarr,yii,461
Jabez, 441
Jeremiah, 206, 200, 301,
433
John, 183,207,308,428
Josiah,200
Locretia, 301
Mary, 209, 301, 433
Mary A. E., xl
Mercy, 207
Nathaniel, 441
Phebe, 209, 428
Kath,200
Samuel, 200, 801
Siivanos, 301
Temperance, 308
WUllam,218,441
MlUett, D. Caldwell, 373
Mills, , 232
Mary, 367
Myra C, 407
William Stowell, 220
Mlirw.'^.! Thorn... 2,8
Miner, Anderson, 82
Clara Augusta, cvii
Martha. 82
Mary, 'Ml
Nathaniel, 201
8. H. C, cvii
Minor, Thomas, 41
Minot, i George, cxi
Minott, i George R., 446
Lydia, cxi
Truecross, 213
William, Ixix
Minson, John, 278
Misner, Peter, 423
Mitchell, I mrs., 267, 423, 425
Mitchel, i Benjamin, 351
Charles Langdon,
xxxtI
Christopher, 351
Deborah, 351
Donald G., 401
Elinor, 351
Elizabeth, 351
Joanna, 351
John, 351
Jonathan, 267, 422*
4'J5
Joiveph. 410
Julia Clark, cii
Mary. 351
Matthew, 235
Miriam, 351
Rhoda, 450
Richard, 351, 410
Robert, 450
Roger, 410
Samuel, 351, 445
Sarah, 351
Sasanna, 351
Mitchell and Haghet, 123
Mitford, , 192
Moffatt, Enoch, 74
Molford, see Mnlford.
Molten, see Monlton.
Monk, Christian, 213
Freelore, 213
Hope, 213
Niobolas, 242
Monroe, ) . 72, 371, 456
Monro, f dr., 187
Munro, [James, 466
Munroe, j Kezla, 61
Sarah L., cri
Monson, John, 409
Samael, 445
Montagne, , 343
Abbie T., 228
Montgomery, gen., Iri
James M., 126
Sarah, d
W. G„ 126
William, 123
Montross, , 466
Moody, \ , 343, 344
Modie, 5 J- H., 236
John, 148
Samuel, 403
Moon, Robert C, xvli, xxxix
Moore, ?mr., 28
More, 5 Abigail, 222, 387
Ann, 223
Darid F., xxxix
Ebenezcr, 387, 406, 410
Edward, 387
Elizabeth, 162, 387
Hannah, 223
John. 222, 223, 887
Jonadab, 887
Jonathan, 223
Mary, 387
Patrick, 424
Roberi, 387
Sarah, 387
Tryphena, 854
Moors, Esther, 199, 200, 290
Fairbanks, 199. 200, 290
Lucinda, 200, 290
Samuel, 199
Mordnck, Joseph, 216
More, see Moore.
Blorehouse, Joanna, 271
Blorey, Lydia J., 106
Morgan, , 216
lady, 216
Francis, 351
Gertrude, lix
Grace, 417
John, 271
sir John, 215
Joseph, 417
Mary, 215, 271
Samuel. 276
Sarah, 351
W. Y., 457
Morgrage /Thomas, 409
Moriarty, Elizabeth Lowell,
316, 317
George Andrews, xli
John Hancock, 816,
317
Joseph, 316, 317
Morrell, ) mr., 183-188. 395
Morril. > Cornelia Dean, 371
Morrill, ) Hannah, 31
John, 31.406,409
Margaret, Ix
Nicholas, 400
Morris, I , xvil, 450, 460
Morrisse, j Mary, 201
Priscilla, 287
Ralph, 161
Sylvester, 241
Tyler Seymour,
xxx?l,468,460
Morris, ) Uriah, 201
cofU*d S William. 347
Morrison , , el
Ann, 275
HaghA.,376
Nawan J.,xxxix
Morse, ) , cxvi
Mors, > Amity, 213
Morss, ) Charles H., 233, 425
Jeremy, 86
Lois, 40
Slon, 213
Unity, 213
Morsly, mr., 336
Morton, John D wight, xU
Perez. 09
Moseley, Charles William, 383
Charlotte Augusta,
380,882,383
Ebenezer, 377-379
Edward Augustas, 383
Edward Strong, 377-
383
Frederick Strong, 383
John, 377
John Graham, xxxvii
Martha. 378
Mary Alice, 383
Mary Ann, 379
Samael, 377, 878, 383
Thomas. .377
Unite, 213
Moses, Eanioe, Ixviii
Ruth, 354
Motley, J. Lotbrop, 438
Moulton,! ,230
Melton, Betsey, 402
Ch]oe,84
Johnson, 132
Jonathan, 06
Samael, 84
Mountford, , 446
Mountgemery, Roberi, 46
See Montgomery.
Mower, Joanna, 224
Richard, 224
Samael, 224
Mowlson, lady Ann. 217
Moxam, Thomas, .337
Moxley, Jonas, 327
Mtohksin.Jehoiakim, 162, 164
Mudge, Abigail, 450
Alfred, 360
Ebenezer, 450
Mnggredg, { John, 445
Maggridjr, S William, 445
Muggy, Mary, 180
Mulcaster, Elinor, 215
William, 215
Mulfbrd, ) Amy, 4.33
Molford, S Anna, 307
Charles L., 200
Christopher, 433
Darid.206,301,433
Ebenezer, 433
Edward, 433
Ellas, 62, 206
Elizabeth, 301, 304
Esther, 206, 433
John, 88, 200, 307
Jonathan, 301
Juliana. .101
Mary, 62, 206, 301, 433
Matthew, 206. .'iOl,
304
Mercy, 433
Nathan, 307, 433
Phebe, 301, 307
Robert L., 206
Samael, 62, 204, 206,
304
Sarah, 304. 433
Thomas, 433
Timothy, 433
Zeniimb,02
^^^V dxzxii
Index ofPenans.
^^^^^11
^^^^H Mulleiif. PrKdtlA, alii
\ Murou|^» DeliTeraocet 47
NeUam, Jaffi««, IM 1
^^^^H Mon.lf n, Rtrt^nr.1, '^i
Riohard, 47
Martha, 1» J
^^^H
, Murray, Anoa, 271
Xd«on. lord, acvill ^H
^^^^1
' Barbara Benoet,zoTUJ
O.N,, 343 ^H
^^^^ft^
Dorothy, accvili
fbniis::<^ ^H
Dorothy Dnue, 1
^^ 1, iw, ill.
James, acTiU
^5
^^^^^^^B Anno,
, Je»v«, 2r^
N*fSbfiTn, i
^^^^^^^H Atine, 48. i9
Joseph, 190
Ne^i, [.. xjtaix
^^^^^^^M A z ubah , 411 , 273
LorolD, 19
NV't -5
^^^^^^H
Uaeber, I7Z
tivUr
^^^^^^^^B Bi-nijamin.
Sclob, ao
^^^^^^H
WeUb, 271
NevcU, Ti
^^^^^^H
Hu»aiiiia, SO
NevUI,J-M
^^^^^^^^^^^H < ' '
Thoma0 Hamilton. UflS
Mary. li»l
^^^^^^^^^^^H
WlUJam, 1
Newarke, Bridget, ]«I
^^^^^^^^^^^M
iir Wimam, 451
John, 1U!|
Ncwbold. CaroliJie* Jtd
Mylee, «ec MJDea.
Newbury, Mary, »9
^^^^^^B
Newca4y«, dali« of. 27
^^^^^^^H
Nawtiooib and GauM, 127, KW
^^^^^^^^1 Durothj, 50
Nabbf , » 92, gd
Newe, Giles, 34;i
^^^^^^^H
Nailof. €Uri»toph©r. 92
Ni^weU, Eb«n«jter, eiv <
^^^^^^^^H Ebonexer, I7-4V
Napulisou. cxlv
Ja9oa W.,4d7
^^^^^^H 18
Karragiui0ctt«, Tb«» 261, 2fi2,
Rebecca, cill
^^^^^^H Edward, 4U
V«6
Kewhail, Mary, 107 1
^^^^^^B
Nat*b, , 1C8
Thomas. 107 ^H
^^^^^^^m ElizftbLih, 4V
Abigail 4(H, 405
Abrabmn, 406, 4M
Ntiwland, AbdpU, 897 ^H
Alice. 448
Newman, John, 94 ^1
^^^^^^^1 4y
Ano, iOA
HiChard, im 1
^^^^^^^1 Eluutbaii, 50
Ail ran, tm
Nfcwmarch, mr.. 40» J
^^^^^^^^^B
A ksjtli — -
Jao, 400 ^H
^^^^^^^H II n IS-^O
T : ' ^1
Newton, Hannah, 222 ^H
^^^^^^^^B
1 1 i, 4<yj
John, 300 ^H
^^^^^^H
tuitts 4i:,M'.
R.26 ^H
^^^^^^^^^H ncreasc, IiO
Charity, 404
Datikl, 40ft
Nlantteii, The. 200 ^H
^^^^^^^^^H
Nicholas. George, MS ^H
Mcholl. William. 53 ■
^^^^^^^^^H
Dorcast 4<]<J
^^^^^^^^B
r>v».*r, 405
Ebenezcr, 405
Nichols, )col.. 18:^ 164 1
Nioholls. J Afnv. .'Lik 1
Nickoi*. ^ 10? 1
^^^^^^H
^^^^^^^^B
Eli/abfth, 404
^^^^^^^H
Epbraiin, 401, 40fi
i»:ndt,ali
^^^^^^^H 4tf
llxpcrieijce, 401
^^^^^^^^B
Francis, 404^0rt
^^^^^^^H
If aQDab. 404,400
i^n
^^^^^^■_
tdttuc, Kia
--.xiii 1
^^^^^^^^^_
I«aiah. 406
^H
^^^^^^^^^H
Jacfjb, 405
Nick, tG: ^H
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Jame», 4OM00
Neck, {Bli ^H
^^^^^^^■^
Janu'S K., 4l«5
UicSitura, 4i;
^^^^^^H L^ti. Itf
John, 404. 405
William, 411, 414. 417
^^^^^^^l
Joseph. 405
NiokerAon^ fiereno Dwlgbt,
^^^^^^H Luey,
Kc;elAh, 405
XXZYii
^^^^^H i»
Lviiiji, 4«5
AIarj?arM, 404, i05
tfary, 104, i06
WUUaiQ £iai<T7,
^^^^^^H Miibol.
NJj^ht, see KnbrhL [lU
Nitfbtlii«mlcs Minan S., 134
Nlles. i Anne l^throp, LariU |
Nylei, \ EdwMrd Saiutiel, jJJ
^^^^^^^^B Miiry. 47-50
If^roy, iM
^^^^^^H Mtlt'ii, ly
lUolly. 40d
^^^^^B MlriatD , AO
Oliver, 4c«
Itacbel, 4<»5
Ir-. .
^^^^^^H NathiiuiPU 40
J
^^^^^^^H Nicholas, ie-AO
H«b0Ci>n. 404
ai ,405
^^^^^^H
Reuben, 405
Mai), Wl J
^^^^^^H Philip, 50
Ruth, 40r»
Samuel. 4O4H0d
^^^^^^H HxLChi'l 60
Samuel. 404. 405
Sarah, l^rlil T
^^^^^^H Rebecca, 4«. 49
Sarah, 400
NilU, Cbarily, 274 ^^|
^^^^^^^H HcHi bi^ u , 4^ , 4tf
8i>kiiiion, 400
Joseph, v74 ^^H
Nipinuck8.Tlie.ri34 ^^1
Noble, DaTld, laa ^^M
^^^^^^H i^atntaol, 49, 50
Siuanua, 4(14, 400
^^^^^^H Sarah, 4«-M
Tbonaos» 404
^^^^^H
Witliam, 405
John. 359 ^H
^^^^^^^H Simeon, 4fl
Kacott, JuQathau, 409
Nasson, -, ^
Lucy, 444 n^H
^^^^^^^H Subrfnt. 50
s.r/«^sr*"'*"*M
^^^^^^^1 ^a sauna, 4&-30
Naughty, Margaret, 17t*
Neal, f , 101, 109, 23S
Neaie, i Andrew, 408
^^^^^^H Timuthy, 4fl, 60
Stephen, J»a» j
^^^^^^H 49
Noodes, — , 3:^4 1
^^^^^^H iB
Elbrif ht. 33)0
El{>ab«ih, 33«
Ethclbrigbt, dm
Jame», 446
NorrU. capt., ai J
^^^^^^r WvJiys, 40
8arah, »1 ■
^^^^^P Mannin^R, Take [feed, 2U
North, ausnn, \V2 ^^M
^^^^^H Aftinrm^, ^fe MoDro<?.
Noi tbey. JohA, 421 ^^H
^^^^H A[uti«ietJ, Joel» xxxv, U$
Waltrr, 240
Joxepb, 421 ^H
^^^H MacLici), ^, 3S8
Ncir. t EUxaljcth ClJJibrd, x^*»
Northrop, tloaea B., 4M
^^^H David. SO
Naf, 1 Ix, 127
Norton, Aaron, 271, 273-275
^^^^^^_ Dorca«, 90
Kudolph, 128
Nell, EctMiooa, m
Ab«l,3275
^^^^^k
Abt>ciu», S70, srn, tn, '
1
Index ofPersofis.
cLuxiii
confd 5 Abraham, !271
AchMh. 278
Ada, 275
Albert B.. 461
Alexander, 276
Amo0, 276
Anah, 272
Andrew, 271, 276
Ann, 278, 276
Anna, 270-276
Anne, 260, 274, 276
Arab, 272
Asahel, 271
Asbbell, 272
Azabah, 48, 272, 275
Benjamin, 48, 272, 276
Beriah. 271
Bethia, 272
Birdticye, 274
Charity. 272, 274, 275
Charlei), 276
Clarissa, 272
Daniel, 272, 273
David, 81, 178, 271, 274,
276
Deborah, 273
Dennis, 200
Dladeroa, 272
Diautha, 276
Dinah. 274
Ebenezer, 270, 273, 274
Eber, 272,276
Elah, 275
KUhu, 273
ElUah, 272
Elisha. 273
Eliza, 276
Elizabeth, 177,270-276.
402.461
Elnathan, 275
Elon. 272
Ephraim, 275
Esthf r, 273, 274
Eunice, 273
F:xperience, 274, 276
Felix, 272
Freegrace, 222
Grace, MO
Hannah, 270-275
Hooker, 272
Hulduh, 271, 276
Humphrey, 60
I^aac. 273, 451
l8aiah, 271
Ihhi, 271
Jabiz, 274
James, 271
jRmc!» SaiTord, zxxix
June, .%(}
JedMah, 272
Jedidiah, 273
Joanna, 271
Job, I'TS
Jo«l, 273, 275
John, 177, 2fi0-273, 275.
451
Jouitthan, 275, 410
Jo*«'i)li, 270, 271, 273,
iol
Joeliua, 451
Josiuh, 273
Judith, 200
Ktziah, 271
Laurain, 275
Leah, '-^72
Ia-xU ^T4
Lewis, 276
L. 31.. 2f.U, 270,274
Lol.-, 272, 275
Lucntia, 275
Lucv,'.»74, 275
Lyd'ia, 271, 273,274
Lyiiuin, 270
Mabel, 272
Norton, { Xanma, S74
eonTd ( Margaret, 274
Martha, 272-276
Mary. 134, 209-275
Medad, 276
Mehitoble, 273
Merer, 272
Miles, 273, 274
Mindwell, 271, 270
Miriam, 276
Molly, 274
Moses, 276
Naomi, 271
Nathan, 271
Nathaniel, 274
Noah, 271, 274, 275
Noahdiah, 276
OUye, 274, 276
OUver, 276
Ozias, 276
Pamel, 272
Patty, 274
Phebe, 272-276
Philemon. 271
Philip, 348
Phine)ias,273
Pmdenoe, 278
Rachel, 272, 274. 275
Rebecca, 271, 273
Reuben, 272
Rhoda, 273, 276
Ruth, 271, 273, 275
Sabrina, 273
Samuel, 270, 271, 273,
274
Sarah, 222, 271-275
Shubal, 160
Sibyl, 272, 274
Simeon, 271
Stanley, 272
Stephen, 275, 276
Submit, 178, 271
Susanna, 81
Suza, 271
Sjlvanns. 273
Sylvia, 276
Thankftil. 271
Thomas. 2«^276, 461
Timothy, 272
Tryal, 271
Walter, 356
William, 200, 271, 275
Zebulon, 271
Zervlah. 272
Zipporah, 273
Nonrse, Henry 8., 149
NeweU, , 230
Deborah. 421
George. 421
Noyes, Amoy, 315
Anne Lathrop, iXTlii
Daniel, IxvUi
Edward, cxxxll
Elizabeth, Ixix
tYances Mary Edwena,
exxxii
Harriette Eliza, xll, 235
Henry Erastus, xli
James Atkins, xxxrii,
John, IxvlU [127
Nathan, IxvUi
Nicholas, Ixviil
Rebecca, IxviU
Samuel, Ixviii
Sarah, IxtIU
8. C, cxy
Thomas, cxxxll
Noyse, dr., 1^*4
Nummumpaum, 262
Ober, Samuel, 437
Occom, Samson, 231
Ocklngton, Sarah, 18
Odieme, , 210
Joan, 218
Odlerne, , 210
Stephen, 219
Odiome, Daniel. 446
Oens, see Owens.
Ogden, AUda Gouyemeor, xciii
Ogle, Joseph, xxxix
Ofoott, , 126
mr., 190
Betty, 200, 202, 202
Bolkley, 202
EUas, 100, 200. 202. 290,
201, 203. 204, 300
Eunice, 123, 130
Lucy, 202
Margaret, 267
Parthenla, 293
Peter, 253-267
Roswell, 256
Sarah, 256
Sibyl, 200, 202, 203
Simeon, 202
Thomas Chandler, 200
Timothy, 200, 202, 202
Oldham, John, 147
Olds, John, 83
Roxoellana, 83
OUye, Judith, 218
Margaret, 218
Rowland, 218
OliTer. * .20
Ollyrer, t Abigail, 101, 102
An<frew, Ixill, Ixly.
IXT
Daniel, Ixly
James, 101, 102
John, 150
Joseph B., 101
Peter, Ixiy
Sarah, 101. 410
Susanna, 101, 102
Thomas, Ixly
Thomas Fitch, Ixiy
OUard, ( Anne, 01
Owlard. ( Elizabeth. 91
Obnstead, t Denison. cxx, 13»>
Ohnsted, | El ^ah. 257-259
Erastui*. 267
Joseph. 258
Walter. 259
Olney. Samuel, 170
Sarah, 170
O'Neal, Mary, 324
oSSSrl'^^-^p^^'^^'"^
Onux, 266
Orange,j)rince of. 301
OrcuR, Benjamin, 405
Keziah, 405
Samuel, 321
Ome, \ , cy
Horn, 5 Alice, 421
Eliza. 421
James, 388
Joshua, 414
Josiah, 421
Sarah. 388
Orno. Mary. 303
Rebecca. 303
Simon, 303
Orr, W. G., 113
Orris. Abigail. 350
Experience, 350
Osbom, i .344
Osbond, { Abraham. 208, 343
Osborne, ) Annis, 343
Cornelius. 428
Daniel. 307, 306. 42c(
Deborah, 308. 343
Elizabeth, 806, 307,
308.428
Esther, 203, 823. 324
George, 2ti4, 2S6
Hannah. 206, 808, 428
Hugh, 285
Jane, 308, 428
^m dxmv
Index af Persons,
J
^^m O«boni«, ( Ji^remiftbi 909, €28, ;
Palmer, / Jobdii». S2
Parlin, Anne. 51 ^^W
^H COHi*d \ 4'^
cont'd ^ John, 417
Frank I'rilton. xll H
^M JoAQ, S43
Jonathan, 53
Uephfibab, &3 ■
^H JohD« 294, 285, S4:i
Mary. 417
John. 6:i ■
^H Jou^itliiti], 307. ¥»
Pantry, Utry, 134
Margaret. 53 ■
^m Jo»fph»:^,300.90e,
Papetoo.385
Pardee. Daaiel, 86
Pariow, Martha, 102, 108 ■
H iiid
P*rmalee, j . t75 ™
Pannly, V Hannah, 362, 80
H JtilUiLR,428
Lydla,aJ
^B Lewis, ^iOS
ParU, Jobn, 149
H BlAry, im, 7S», 302,
Park, 1 Dorothy, 39
Parke. I £4wardf A..447
John, 270, 353
^H ;iii(^. ,ii»7, 4'^
Bboda, V-75
^B Mkbael, 2M
Parkea. f Frank 8., 35«
P&nneDto, Battle May, 151
■ iVlfg, 2M, 286
Parkj, J Fnnlcrie Wmanl,
Hor«M W^ 151
■ rhebe. 428
; xxTi,]cxx, 112,113,
Boraee WctUnf-
^B l^<tenc«, 273
117, 119, 123, 126,
too, Ul
133, 228-233, 2*0,
Mary Elisabeth. 151
Pamell, Jonaa, bt, 199
368-307, 371, 37&,
■ T?ir«mfti« IM, 20S, '
4M-U8. 409 1
Partulte, Belinda, 148
■ :M. 28ft, 1106, MB,
ltartfaa,89
FamMt* Edward, 388 _^
■ -Mi, im
Beb«O(».40Q
Kthm^m fl
Bob«rt,80
EnO(di,388.aa9 _■
'nioiiiaa.39
Enoch Ore«nl«ir. 39^
■ owoa»sv.,so6
WUHajn, 39
GrtMni)eaf,»8
■ ^^^AWfeiai, 101, w»
■ J»tnci, 10I.3QS-304
Pfcrtwr, ^j232,343,3M
AbtgaU, 887, 3te
Hannah. SiB
Jame«Bra«lC«tl,Sa8
' Jotio Ftske, »IH
AbrftfaAin, 68
John F.. 3M»
Miii7, cxxxTiU
AdaB.,388,3S9
John P., 388
gar»b, 101.393.394. 390
▲dAUne. Ivi, 389
Martha, 398
WiLUam, exxxvLU
Ann. 344, 383
Mary, 388
Oallen. , 21ii
Beqjamlo, 293
Peter Plerec^ 388
Of tiert, . 212
Benjamin P.. 151
Card«e.443
Bobert Parkvr.sn
Sarah P,. 888, iSI
OUf « AJXI04, 1«8, 10O, 171
HAtTtct, 317
Carrie, 389
SQftiin,38§
Oti«. Jamiw. 1M
Cyren« T.. 889
Satanoa. 388 '^^^^m
Tlieodor«» 917
Daniel, 416
WlUJam.388 ^^^M
Otir»f , Tbomu, «
OrtAtt,Lvdiji.88A
TboaiM.385
Debro«b,68
FWvhall, loraet. 460 ^^^M
Edward, 21, 22, 380
Jamet, 168, M^^^H
Bdward£m6ct,380
JametC, 4» ^M
PartoQS, 1 . W,Wm V
Perioni, J Charlca. 371 "
Owen, dr., 43
EliJtabetb, 22, 388*392
Charlea, im
Eliiabeib Ann, 388
Saiimcl, l?i
Ellen, 389
Charlea Samiicr.
Tiionsaa McAdory. 119,
Frances. 389
mx^M
^^^ i:t2
FT«derlo Leon, 389
DanieJ. .171
^^H Owen*, f EHxa. 421
Hannah, 23, 388
Darid, 134
^^^H Oiius, ^ Jemima, 170
Battle, 389
EHiabeUi. 38i
^^^^H Joseph* 170
Herter,389
Ejth<?r. tsn
^^^H Oxetibrldg<», ', cxxxtx
Hope, 22, 23
Hii1dah,389
John, 203
^^H John, 97, MX
Joteph, 371
^^^M OxniLrd* Edwjird, 370, 382
John, 22, 23* 888, 419
Leri.ari
^^H Mnry Axuv S7V
John VlBgm, 380
John hI»8
I^^2i,S8,38l
Lewli D., XKJdx,
3CU. 571
^^^M pMck&rd. ClijideB IL, zxjctx
Lewli Gre«B, 371
^^H Paddock p Alic«, 1^
Loui>ll..3Q0
^^H JudiUi, 180
^^B ' P«ge. Ann, ivW
Mary.fM
PhUo. 371 1
^^B Elixabeib, lOO, aOi»
Mary Pran<»t, 151
Nohiim. 387-a§9
Roh^rrt, i%i
^^^L^^ Francii. 190
Samuel . 4.^
^^^^^^■_ Laoy Prcflton, IfiO
^^^^B Bachel, cxril
Noah, 445
Sarah, 432
Pbebe,392
Beth, 432
^^^^^^V 8&rfth, ie«
PhUlp, 389
Partridge, / , cxni»
^^^^^^V SitneOD, 390
R.,3i(7
Partrcge, i Allien, 302
^^^^H Walter Bond, l&O
Bacbel. 20a
Henry, 199
^^^^^V William, 289
Bobert, 3*8, 380
J'.tvn, ^tS
^^^^^^ Paget, si r J amei , 4S2
Robert Wbtpple, 888,380
, :'^i
^^H^ PuDe. Abtf^l, 8^»
Bnlli, 386
^^^K^ HiiRiiah,B8,23S
SAmueUeidtU, 816,888
^^^^^^H ^
Samnel Handy, 388
\V illKitiit JI6
^^^^^^H Jonathan, 88
Sarah, 38S
FkMOw, , 4:«>
^^^^^^H Joiiah, 87
Sarah J., cxIiU
Plttih, Chrlftiana, 234
^H ^'^jsiu'k''
Sarab 8., 388
EUinbetb. r.'ft
Sbarman, 389
Stanley, 151
Kichola*. -4
^^^^^M Nalhanlel, x x xyU
Patoheu.t Aaron D, 354
^^^^H Phebe,88
Patohin, t Chtoe, 354
^^^^^H Bobert Treat, ixxxill
Saaanua, 388
LydlaV.,22S
Philinda, 354 ,
^^^^^B ThoQiat, 37, 87, 88
Tbeodore, IjcxtI, cxllx
^^^^^^ &e« Piiyii«.
Tbomat, 117
Thaddeni, 851
^^V rallh»7.^^ .cxM
Waller i^mith, 389
Pate, Rioltird, 334 H
WnUai]i,;70,388
Patenon. •«« Pattertoo. ^M
Patey, Eleanor. 4^ ^M
^^H
William Briard, 389
^^^H Foter, IxTtii
ZeruiAh, i^oi
llnrv,4\:ii ^H
^^^^^ FiUmer, ,lril,314
Parkman, — — , ill
Philip, 4J0 ^H
^^^^K
£t>eiiexer, 120
Paton. Mary, xjtt ^H
PatrMc, Maria U, . ext? ^M
^^^^^B Amof, 83
iVancii, IxiLxlil
ParkiiteeF^k.
Patteot Mary F., 151 ^M
Index of Persons.
clxxxv
Patterson, } Anna, 291
Paterson, S Anne, 109,203
PattiBon, ) Benjamin, 100
£benezer,100, 201,
203
E.J.,450
Klixabeth, 190
John, 102-164
Moses, 100
Samuel, 201
busanna Smith,208
Patton, Bobert Brldces, 430
Paol, iBeltt, cxlTiil
Paole, ) Daniel, 409
Henry, cxlvill
John, 409
Margery, 219
Mary, cxlvlll
MaryStUe8,zlTU,cxl.
vlll-cl
Richard. 97, 219
Rneh, 213
William, ol
Paolding, Hiram, 862
Paxton, Alexis R., 376
Joseph R., 375
Sarah CaTendlsb, S76
Payen-Payne, James Bcrtraod,
xcril
Payne, i James, xorli
Payo, S John, 214
John Howard, 248
Martha, 214
Rebeoca,214
ScholasUca, 214
Stephen, xcril
Zoe £mmeline, xcril
See Paine.
Payson. £dward, 31
Edward Payson, 27, 241
George, 172
Penelope Ann, 31
Prudence, 213
Peabody, George, 381
Henry W., xCTll
Peace, John, 217
Peaeh, ) Alice, 277, 278
Peaohe, [ Elizabeth, 278
Peche, )£mme,278
George, 277
Hannah, 278
John. 276-279
Margerie, 278
Mary, 278, 279
Robert Westly, 276
Sarah, 279
Tliomas. 277-270
Thomasin, 109
William, 105, 277-270
Peacock, Richard, 157
Peade, , 06
William, 347
Peak, /George, 277
Peake, j William, 278
Pearl, , ,167
Dinah, 287
Elizabeth, 287
John, 287
Lois, 2»7, 288
Timothy, 287
Pearse, see Pierce.
Pearson, Edward N., 236
See Pierson.
Peary, see Perry.
Pease, ? Elizabeth, 107
Peat, 5 Henr>', 140
Jacob, 200-205, 207-200
John, 107
LoTi!«a, 202
Rhoda, 291
Sarah, 107
Peck, , '^73, 387
Abigail, 273
Deborah. fi87
George R., 373
Pe«k. )IraB.,xliy
eotU*d ) Jemima, 174
Nicholas, 174
Sarah, 174
Thomas Bellows, 197,280,
435
V. G., 174
William, 24
Peet, , 367
Peirce, see Pierce.
PeU, , 101, 102, 412
Howland, xxxix
Pelton, Charity, 213
Pelton and King, 360
Pemberton, Alice, 214
Anne, 214
Benjamin, 105,214
Bridget, 214
Cyman.214
Deborah, 214
Elizabeth, 105, 214
Grace, 214
Hannah, 214
James, 214
John, 214
Joseph, 106, 214
Mary, 105
Mathia
, 106, 214
Mathie, 214
Matthew, 214
Paul, 195, 214
Richard, 214
William, 214
Pendergast, Ann, .388
Penhallow, Daniel Pearce, 402
D. P., 401
Danlap Pearoe, 402
Sarah Almlra, 402
.373
Penn, '
Pen,
Pene,
Pcnne, ,
, Agnes, 336, 888
' Afioe, 335-337
Ann, 825, 328, 888,
336, 338
Anna, 330
Anne, 325, 328, 837,
338
Bartholomew, 327
Catherine, 325, 327
Christian, 325, 327,
334
Christiana, 332
Dennis, 325, 332, 833
Edith, 337
Eleanor, 325, 327-330,
338
Elizabeth, 325, 828,
330, 334, 337, 338
George, 325, 827-330,
Giles, 325-320, 333,
334
Gulielma, 381
Gulielma Maria, 825,
330-332,335
Hannah, 325, 381-833
Hannah Margereta,
325,232
Harry, 336
Henry, 325, 328, 884,
337
James, 327
Jane, 328, .136, 387
Janet, 330
Joan, 325, 326, 828,
330,335-338
John, 325, 327, 832,
335-338
Joseph, 327
JuIUna, 325, 332
LetiUa, 325
Marffaret, 825, 881-
Margery, 325, 328
Marie, 825, 333
Martha, 825, 828, 881
Penn, {Mary, 325, 331-338,
ooni'd \ 336,337
Matthew, 338
Rachel, 325, 327
Ralph, 337
Richard. 325, 330, 332,
334-336,339
Robert, 335, 336, 338
Roger, .325, 326
Sarah, 325, 333
Springett, 325, 331
Stephen, 338
Snsan, 330
Susanna, 325, 333, 838
Thomas, 325, 33&-332,
33<V-330
William, 237, 325-338
sir William, 325, 326,
328,329,333-335
Penney, Edmund, 166
Penniman, George Wallace, xli
Pennington, ) , 332
Penningtone, > Alice, 342
Penningtonne, > Daniel, 342
liiaao. 342
Jadlth, 342
Robert, 342
Penros, Edward, 340
Pentlow, Thomas, 95
Pepperrell, . xlx, 460
col.. 408
William, 408, 410
Percy, Nichohis, 182
Perfins, , 129
Abraham, 354
AdeUne, cxxlli
James, xoviii, xdx
Margaret, xcrill
Mary, xd
Thomas H., xdx
Perranlt, Joseph Francois, 360
Perrin and Smith, 369
Perry, i .72
Peary, S Abel, Ixxxiii
Abner, 70
Amos, 245-252, 461
Einah, 245
Helen K., 251
Jane, 104
John, 105, 245
John Frank, xli
John T., xxxix
Josiah, 70-76, 164-167
Mary, 245
Oliver Hazard. 110
Samuel, Ixxxiii, 245
SarahA. W.,lxxxly
Stephen, Ixxxiii
William Stevens,
Ixxxiii, IxxxiT
Peter, > Ann, 340
Peters, i E. B., lix
Eleanor Bradley, 339
Elizabeth, 340
Gertrude, lix
Gertrude C, lix
Hugh, 43, 44, 330, 340
John, 340
John Punnett, xxxix
Mary, 340
Richard D., lix
Sarah, 340
Thomas, 330, 340
Thurston C, 330
William Cowper, lix
William M., lix
William Richmond,
xxxix, 330
See Dirkwood.
Petersham, mr., 30
Petownonowit, 264
Pettegrew, Francis, 409
Peyer, Susanna, 60
Peyser, Benjamin Daris, 130,
241, 872, 460
rhilipps.
Philips
rhUlTpps,
clxxxvi
PTciirer, Fnuieii Jotettb, 126,
12S
Ptuar« -, Ixxr
Phclpi. < Txtii
>. 1,222
1 •-«. Ijcxiii
.l...hu 'arMiid, Ixiill
Mary r f:/!tbptb,lxxiii
i: ' lil
I
WilJunf bchctJtJ, Ixxin
Phetteptaoe, Elver, 251
Ellznbcth AtiMtft-
nillf I'ftt
Walte, !B$1
PbUbrook, Dorothy, ua
PbiUp, kinir, btxx. 2:i&, 2CA, 264-
2fl«, 280. 4{ I
PhlUp of Bf »c»don, 2fi2
FhUlknore, Willi aui PbUUmofe
Watt«, KXJtfUt
gov,, ;i77
' Alicp, .Ml
Anne, 402, 403
DeboTAh, ilU
fienrj, IvlU
Ufiirv M., h'x
J,- " i
J,,
,L. ■
It my, cxiil,4a8
Miruioi. ^161
XitihalM» CKXX
K or ton Wood-
b/ii»|fe, ioa
P. Le^, 375, 4«8
Maraud » 416
StTAh, exUI
TtlOCBM, 42
WeodeU, 41I»
_ ZI)ph«.bO
Phlppi, I Solomon, im
PhjfpSl, i Tboiniw, 387
Pickering, , xviU cr
John, lid
Tlmolby, 123
PlckcmelJi!, Junivi.HS
PIckeU, — — , Ixxix
Dorothy, «ltf
Willhun, 41», 421
Pickford, mr,, l\H
}BenjiLnan.^,28«
Deborah. 280
Edward Utile, xU
EUiabeth, 222, 280
Franklin. 463
Frederick Beeeb,
xxidx
Fmlerick C, 109
Frivl. ru k eiiftoo*
I"
JUM
Ltri, 317
Mary, 271, 288
Miiry Frnneo«, xxz*
Knncy^ 317 [Ix
Siiinuolf :^
Thuuia«, 222, 280
Pierce,
Pearc,
Pear»e,
Feirce,
Index of Persofu.
Plermaine, * Anne. 11»
Pierman, (Darid,l«e
EUxabvth, 106
John, 106
Kt^xlah, liNI
WUlimu, 106
Plerpottt, John, 378
Plericm, AbffaU, ItU, S»l
Abraham, as#
lilcbird,316
8et» Pearaon*
Piggolt, Florence^ 191
Tboniai, 191
Pike, Robert, M4
Thoniiia, xd
Pilgrim, , ao
Pilinborj, Deborah, cxxzTllJ
PUvbery, Jo»eph, 109
PlnlODp EUxabeth, 322
Niobolaf, 18
Thomas, Stt
Piper, . 109. 238
G«orgc Hcjiry, 115
Nathaniel, 240
WiUiam Taggard, ^, rll.
xxii, »aB, no, 22o»
221
Plikln, Anna. 2S8
DATld, 84
EUjtabetb, 80, 63
Jcmiba, 254
Laey. 253
Martha, 82
PoUy, 84
Rhoda, 258
Riohardf 2S6
gamttel, S89
Thomas, 253, 2St
Tbomai) W,. 267, 258
Tbomaa White, 267
White, 250
Pitman, Elizabeth. ,*tl2
Frederick, 312
Frf«derick Cobbe* 309,
311,312
Hany A., a09, 312
Lydia, 3^)9,311,313
Robert, 312
Thoma«.277, 278
Thomaa Cobbe, 112
William, 312
Plttii, Deborah. 417, 418
Bllxabeth, 417, 418
WlUJam, 417, 416
Hity, Tbomat. as
Pufej, David, 168
PJaij^UHl. EUvha, 406
Plant, Lol«, 177
Samuel, 177
Phint», ntr,, 419
Piatt, liannah,3§4
John, 384
PlcydelJ. Oliver, 818
Plumb, Robert, 384
Rntli,384
Waiting. 213
Plumor, ) Agnf!*, 347
PloniL^r, [ Kflzftbeth. 347, 'MB
Platninei', ) Francia, Ixx, 347
George, bcx
Joan, 347
John, 347, 318
Jonathan, Ixx
Margaret, 847
lf«ry,347
Nlcholaa, 315
Polly, IxK
Richard, M7
ThomaSt 946
Poddy, , 100
Pokaaokett, Alexander, Xtt-aG4
i
h,fl^™
I
I
Pomeroy, Eltvabetli,
Phlncaa Aihiey, 1&£
Thomas, 106
Pomtret , eari of, 3stf, 832
Pomry, Bette, 83
Pond, AbrAham, MS J
Anne, 948 f
EnneneU, 949
J, AUuuon, 1^
J. AJroeron, aucxlx
John. 348
StindweU, 213
Miriam, 60
N. O^ 224
Sarah AnaJa, !S7
Sananna, 910
Wnilam, 818
Poole. \ Charlefl HemsT* £
Pool, t Edmund Dttml, i
Edward, 226
John, 236
Murray R., SM
WeUisgtoD, i
Poor, I ^,127
Poore, I Alfred, xxxtU
Daniel, 11*9
John, 129
Ssauel, 129
pope, gen., exiir
Annabel, 34^
Chariet Uenrr, zxbc, I
Ixxxili, 167, 358, M9
Ridiard, 4O0
Thomai, 945, 307
Porter, , »46, Hi
Dnrid, «6
Edna, 84
Edward OrlfflB. ¥, 1)
jca, xxiv, xjcxtU, ci
110, 12«:». 130, Ul
exxxT, cxM,9tttl9(
Ctlphalet. 141
ElUabelh, Ixix
George, cxjtl
Joseph W., 10«, 101
Jndith, cUl
.L W.,22«
Mabel, 64
Mary.M.cjd
Samuel, 84
Simeon. 84
Theodore C,lxTl
Poit, AhlgaU. 81
Abtalom. SM
Anna. 3*4
Cdmfbit.tl
Daniel H., 3M
Darld«88
DIodate, 88
Jedldiah, IS
John« 81
Jordan, 81
Martha, 83
Mary.dJ
PamdA,8S
Fatieooiva
Stephen^ 81
Potter, Aaron, its, 28
Abel, 26
Abigail, 24^41
Amoi,26
Ann, 26
Auiuv. '^^. 2*1
DarG4M» ^ ^
Dorothy, 28
Edwanl, W
Elnm, 26
F,lizoN<th, 21^^ I
Enos, 26, 26
Etthef* m, M
Index ofPeraans.
dxxxvii
Potter, i Eiiiiioe, 26
cofU'd )£ira,a«
Francefl, 23
Gideon, 25
Hannah, 20-30
Hope, 'H, 26
HopeatUf, 173
Hosea, 25
Jamefl, 24-26
Jemima, 178
Job. 25
Joel, 25, 26
John, 20-26
Jonah, 26
Joseph, 23-26
Lemuel, 25
Lois, 25
LydU, 2«, 36, 173
Bfabel, 26
Martha, 26
Mary, 23-26
Hechi, 25
Mehitable, 25
Mercy, 25, 26
Moses, 25
Natlian, 25
Nathaniel, 23, 2i, 26
Phebe, 24-26
Philemon, 25
Phinehas, 25
Bebecca. 2i
Rhoda.25
Samni'l, 21-26
Sarah, 2i-26
Sibyl, 25
Stephen, 24, 25
Sasanna. 26
Thankful. 25, 26
Thomas, 25
Timothy, 25
TituM, 26
WiUiam. 20-34, 26
Poanteis, t Anne, 342
PowDties, i Jacob, 342
Powell. ,456
Alice. 337
C, 282
Mary Beatrix, 197
Robert William, 197
Vavasor, 43
William lIoptOD, lvr7
Power, , .m
Alice, 3:J6
John, U7
Zucharias, 337
Powers, Ann, zzli
Hannah, 223
John, 223
Jonattiitn, 223
Lucy, 223
Obed, cxiT
Sula, cxiT
Pratt, , xcir
Anne, Ixxxiil
Caroline l*amelia, 151
Carrie Maria, 151
Cliarlos 8., 161
Daniel, 406
D. S., 151
i>klmund R., 151
(Uizubeth, 222
Franklin, 91
Harriet Edna, 151
Henr>-, 3«6
John, .'»4, 458, 460
John Frank, 131
Blarv Alice, 151
Naboe, s3
Sarah, •100
Walter Stewart, 151
WalKT W., 458
William, 222, 450
Pray, Joseph, 08
Preble, Abraham, 408. 406
Anna, 403
Anne, 402, 408
PreaooU, ) Benjamin, 414
Pre«sot,| \ Edward, 107
Presket, ) Elizabeth, oxzztIU
James, 09
Jonathan, 45
Preabo, Almira, 17
Asa, 16
Daniel, 17
Ebenezer, 16
Lzra, 17
Isaac, 17
James, 16
Lanra, 16
Orphah, 16
Roth Forbes, 17
Sullivan, 16
William Henry, 17
Zadoek, 16, 17
Preston, Abylene, 201
Alexander, 218
BeUe,50
Bethiah, 190
Colbam, 200, 390, 202
Daniel. 202
David, 200
Eleanor, 109, 300, 890,
202,397
Mary, 218
Sylvanos, 300
WiUiam, 31
Prible, Ebenezer, 96
Price, ( Amanda, 171
Preloe, Henry, czlilt, 191
John, 191
Richard, 96
William, 171
William Gladding, 171
Price, Lee and Adkins Co., 458
Priohard, Richard, 864
Prime, Temple, xxxix, 456
i'rince, , cxxxix, 861
Honour, 406
Rebecca, 386
Thomas, IxxzlU, 235,
363,367
Procter, | William A., cxxxvil
Proctor, ] WillUm Lawrence.
xxxix
Prondc, sir John, 325
Mary, 326
Pronden, sir John. 380
Pmdden,YGraoe,385
Pruden. 5 Hannah, 107, 886
John, .'{85
Mary, 385
Samuel, 365
Prykke, Edward, 289
Pryor, Joan, 196
Mary, 105
Paokcrdffe, John, 345
Puffer, Jonathan, 53
I^is, 52
Mary, 62
Pulaski, count, lii
Pulsipher, David, 206, 438
Ebenezer, 204
Elizabeth Stoell, 205
Nathaniel, 201
PrisciUa. 205
Samuel Woods, 205
Unity, 204
Punchard, George, Ixxril
Punderson, , 23
John, 225
Rhoda, 236
Purchas, John, 404
Mary, 404
Pnrrington, Hezekiah, 88
Patnam, prof., cxxviii
Allen, ex
Eben.xxxTli,332,460
Eliza aiatllda, ex
Patnam, ) G.. 231
ooiU*d i George, 316
O. P..121
Israel, 118,378,388
John Jay, xxxix
WiUiam H. H., 107
Pye, >, 325, 335
George, 280
Pyncbon, dr., Ixiy
WUliam. ciT, cxlUi,
Pyne, , 105. 338 [i35
Pynsbory, Annable, 280
Quincy, Dorothy, 410, 451
Edmund, 410
Ehzabeth. 410, 451
Josiah, 247, 253
Qainnapin, 205
Ooint, Alonzo HaU. 458
Quiqacqaanchett, 264
Quomine, Sarah, 82
Raokenuoin, Charles S , Ixix
Charles Sedgwick,
vli
Felix, Ixix
RaokUft, WUUam, 410
Radfbrd, John, :i35
Ramsay, Alexander Hamilton,
cxvUi
James, cxviil
SeUna. cxvU
Ramsdell, .84
P9T., CXXT
mdence, 84
Ranck. Samuel U., xxxix
Rand, .72
AbigaU, 317
Nathaniel, 166
RandaU, { lady, 215
RandeU, {John, h6
Grand Edmand,
Ranney, EmUy A., U
OUver, 11
Rant, John, 18h
Rantoul, Robert, oxxxi
RastaU, i AUoe, 3:{4
RasteU, | Ann, :vj5
Anne, :m
Bridget, :m
Edward. AM
Elizabeth, 334
Jolin,:'.r>. im
MarKtint, 325,334
Saruh, '.UA
Thonuiii, 334
Raven, J. J., loi
John, r>s
RawUnson, nir., Jltt
Rawson, Eiiwur<l, .:44
Eli^A Hamilton, 407
Elizubt th, 244
RelM'cra. 244
Ray. Mary, 2ii
Raymond, lit-uj.iniin, 106
Jnn«\ Ivi
John, :(Ml
Mtirv. cxi
R»li.'rt.:U8
Suniut 1. Ivii
WUlhiiii. 100
Rayner, Alitf. L'l'.»
Read, )Bridgt>!i.:MS
Rede, { Esther. J<.' \
Reed, ) Frederl-k. 202
George ».,235
Isaac, 9^
John, .'tis
Leonanl. 'Ai3
Lewl^«. vr.'l
Lovifia, 'i\n
Lucy, VX\
Man-. ^^•.. .•il^-318
Rachel. -.'.'4
BMfael Bo^tedo, 834
^^^^V cbuutTiii
Index of Persons.
^H
^^^^1 Bcftd. I Ralph. 2d«
^^^^H am'd \ fUchardt 31S
Rlcliard«on, | JeruAha, 39C
Robtnaoa, J Roger, 219 1
cofU'd \ Suaanna, 124 J
cont'd i Joan, 219
^^^^H SaDmt^^ 3J5. 318
John, 43, 409
Tlu>iD*«, 271 ■
^^^^H Beth, '220
Mary,lxTm,lM>
William. €0 ■
^^^^M Thomtu, 100» 193* M6
HATy Elisa-
Robtln, Stephen U ., 131 ■
RoQheford, mr., 73 ■
^^^^H Unity, 2^
beth, LxxlU
^^^^^H Recordi, John, 45
M. D.. xxxix
liochfort. lii?ui.,73 ■
^^^^H ReddUb, l!:dmoiid,l3
Reuben, 3M^SB«
Rockeley, WUllam,299 M
Rockwell, Mary. 209, 270. fl^H
^^^^H Rede, Me K^ad.
Robert, IM
^^^^B Bedftdd, Amana A., xxxtx
Roger, 21fl
S*jiUMl,i90,27i^H
^^^^1 NaihttD. 179
Samnitl, Ixrll,
bLxUl
Roe, JohD, 214 ^^M
^^^^1 Ruth,
Roger, 1^ ^^B
^^^^H Rccd, see llead.
Sarab, 280
Rogeni, , 72, tia.2N ^H
^^^^B Keef. fur., 414
Thomafl, Ixrlt
mr., 42 ^^1
^^^^H Rmeren, mr., 106, 109
WlUiam, IxtU,
Add. ^^M
^^^^H Rcitb, Richard, 41»
k;
Bet»ej. IJCU ^H
Etchmas, Mark, 93
Edward, 84S ^^1
^^^^H Reir, Klixabeth. 176
Richmand, Alice, 19
EUzabeittl, 34S
^^^^^H Thomait, 170
Althea, 173. 174
Uoratlo, 230
^^^^B Rctnick, Jacob, 400
Gilbert, 173, 174
Janie« Swift* sxztU,
^^^^H Nathnnipl, 440
lianuah, 174
xli
^^^^^H Remin^oD , A n iu% 4 1 4
John, cl
Jeremiati, 45
^^^^H Jrmatha]ip41i
U-muel Clarke, 174
Jobs, 97, 409, ilS
^^^^^M Henfloyi, ool., 1N3
Rtchter, Jo»cphlne Jennesf, xli
Joaeph. 38S
^^^^H Bercll, ThomitJi, 196
Rloker, . 109, 238
Mary, cxix, 130
^^^^^H Revere, Paul, xcvl
George, 240
Matthew, 130
^^^^H RewmeJ, Richard, 190
^^^^H ReyDOldii, Richard, 341
Rlckerd.Mose«.i«
Riddle, Elizabeth, 244
Mehitable, 110
Itioh 81 rd, 408,409
^^^^H Robert, cl
^^^^^H Rbe68, Wltllam JoDe«» xxslx
RIdg, George, 94
Rldfey. — , 218, 219
Ruth, 130
Samuel, 415
^^^^H Bleclt Eaphrostne, U
^^^H EfM, Abigail, m
Right, noe Wright.
Margaret, 127
Santh. 385
Sophie Seidell, xU
^^^^H Adai! D e, 388
Stephen. 136, 188
^^^^^^H AgDtn Lee, cx
ElmeU, Joan, 345
Maude, 'iU
ThomaJi, 45
^^^^^H DttDtcl Llt'ODJ, cz
Witliain, 409
^^^^^^H Dnv-ld,
Kicholaa, 345
Rolfe,^^ ,112
^^^^^H EdDiurjiJ, ex
^^^^H Elijah,
Bcidamin, exxxrlll
Bomna, P;mM. vxx%U,m,lll
Rlsbiep } George, 289
Bysblci Robert, 280
^^^H ElIjhA.
1 i
^^^^H Kllscfi MHlildA, QX
Thomas, 289
M . x!l
^^^^P Eliza ox
Willlatii, 280
Rood, At i iear,xcai
^^^H^ ElUatN 1 h, ox, 38«, 437
Rislcy, i Beiyamlti, 263-255, 259
Attsou, xdii
^^^H Frnjikliti R, xxxix, 237,
Uialy, iBeL^ey,269
Margaret Anna, xdif
^^^r^ 23^. ^.'^
Dodona, 2fl4
Roofe, Mary, 347
^^F PredliuIl.xU
Dosflft, 255
Rooket, Ifewman, 90
^^H Hannuh Thompson, ex
ElUah, 255
Root, Candaoe, €4
^^H Henry AUfrir ex
Gerehom, 2i»9
Nathaniel, S4
^^H Henry Aufcustue, ex
Bnlda, SH
Ropea, Henry, cxir
John Cod niaa,xtTl],cx
^^M JI(^£<]ciah, 437
Jeni^ha. 82
^^H Huldah.cx
Joftb. Vo^>
It, cxlrl
^^H Harf , ex
Keab(>n,84
Mary Anne, exl?
^H B«Uef , ex
Ehoda, S2
Wliliam, cxir
^H Eobert P., 388
8abm, M
Rose, Deaire, 177
^^B Sarah, 388
ft H rah* S3, 253
EUjcabetb, 22, 23
^H i^tirah Tarkerp 388
Wniiaro. ii&9
Joel, 177
^^M SuPttD, :i7tj»
Rite, aee Wright.
John, 26
^^1 Thonia^, cx
Elx.- , 153
Phebe, 20 ^M
^H Wlllium,»a,388.389
Rheea. I Morgnn John, 117
Rhyi, i William Jonefl, 117
Robert, 22 ^H
^H wiiihitii A., tm
Roaebery. earl of, 373 ^^H
^^M Rtchi Evel^u. xli
Road0, Samuel, 'i7fi
Roaa, Betsy. 242 M
^H Rich ard» , , i 10
Robbia#, 1 mr„ 11^
Robin B, i Ida Frameea, xU
£ll«u Haren, xU ■
^^H Anna, '^J2
George, IflO M
^^M Anm, 2tf2
laaac Gilbert, xxx-
John, 98 ^^1
^H Charki, 290, 202» 297
tll, Ixxlx, no
BoiBiter, Bray, 40 ^^M
^H Dank], iM
Stephen, 340
BrjM.^ ^H
^^M Elian or, 290
Trlphena, 83
Roundy, Sarah, auO ^^1
Roiu, John, 00 ^^^M
^^m Irene, i^l
Eoberti, — — , 457
^H Aioiiy, 290
Bridget, 324
Bowe, , 159 ^^1
^H riitiip. 193
Christopher, 43
Dolly, exxl ^^M
RoweU, Roland, xxxlx '^^M
^H Rebeoca W., Ixxirtf
EUiai)eth. 271
^H Baliy, 294
Francis, 330 i
Bowtindaon, mra,, 206 ^^H
^H Ricbardson* 1 ,219,286
^H Hioharaon, . Abigail, 82, 280
^^1 Kfeheson, llrDjanafn,a0fi
^H R7«bard«oii, J (;iilfbp394
JoiiatbaD,324 ,
iVX^ ■
Martin L.,360
Thaoknil, 324
Bows, mr.. 43 ^^1
Wilt Jam, 410
Royoe, Clark. 335 ^^1
^H Kzt'kiel; IxTtl
Robertiion, Ann, Ixxxir
Rnth,222 ^^M
^^M FriHlcrick A«,
RobeBon, George, 195
Robinson, 1 col., 2^4
RobblnAOD, i Alice, 97
Thankful, 325 ^H
^H 232
Radhiy, Robert, 330 ^^H
^^H Fr($derf<] Lord,
Bagglea, eoK, 185 ^H
^V Ixvll, ix^ilt
UaiiieUH, 25
C. U., 121, 127 ^H
^H I ran n ah, 19G
EUiabeth,271
H. B.. 144 ^H
^H Harriet, Ixvil
George 0.,lxx?ili
John. 85, 219 ^^H
^^M- 1 1 < ' mt^ r Bart-
Hope, 24, 26
Mat, 85 ^H
^^^^^^^
John, 124, 187
Sabory,8i ^^H
^^^^^^^^^^ Jainet, 240
Robert. «7
J
Index of Persons.
cLxxzix
Rumfbrd, ooant, 131
Kanich, Joseph, 445
Runnels, . 389
Bash, Preserved, 213
RoBsell, , xxvl, xxxii,
xxxiU, xliii, zliT,
xcix,460
Anna, 23, 26
Edmand H., xzxiz
Henry S.,0
Hezekiah Stone, 458
James, M
John, 40
Mmt, 23, 20, 90,0, 219,
Nathaniel, 197
Robert, l»7
Sarah, 419
William, 23, 458
Rust, Nathaniel Johnson, t, tI
Samnel, 260
Sacina, 250
Ruthen. , 192
Rutherford, Sarah, 21
Kathin, , 191
Rutland, , 342
Rutty, , 275
Ryck, / mr., 342
Rycke, ( John, 342
Ryerse, , 450
Ryland, John WUliam, 115
Rylands, John Paul, zzix,
xxxtU,348
Sabastan, WUliam, 98
Sabine, Lorenzo, 29
Sables, Margaret, bd
Saoket, Polly, 84
Sadler, mr., 412
Sadller, Thomas, 191
Safery, , 447
SaiTord, Benjamin, 51
EUzabeth, 199
Sage, Abraham, 441
Mary, 352
Solomon, 441
Sylvester, 430, 437
St. George, sir George, 341
sir Henry, 341
St. John, IvU, 218
Elizabeth, 342
Henry, 341
Jane, 342
Joan, 341
sir John, 341
Matthew, 342
Nicholas, 342
sir Oliver, 341, 342
Richard, 342
St. Liz, de, Simon, 345
Salisbury, mr., 413
Edward Elbridge, v,
xxl, 220, 239, 240
Evelyii MoCardy,107
Salley, A. S., 237
Salter, , 400
Hannah, cxxx
John, 458
William Tibbits, 458
Saltonstall, , 92
Henry, Ixvll
Leverett, Ixxxiii
Samareus, Samuel, 347
Sampson, Murdock & Co.,xxxv
Samuell, mr., 347
Paul, 345
Sanborn, Franklin Benjamin,
xxxvii
Victor Ghanning,
cvii, xxxvii
Sanders, , 112
mr., IbO
Sanderson, ( , 308
Sandorson, ) Anne, 347
George W.,zxxlz
Sanderson, ) Harriet Maria, 407
oont*d ) Reuben, 407
William. 80
Sandford, ) , 170
Sanford, | Bethia, 170
Ellery, 174
Fanny Rutan, 174
John, 323
Joseph, 380
Mary, 880
Sally, 174
Sands, ,341
John, 215
Sanford, see Sandford.
Sanger, { Elizabeth, 400
Sangur, { John, 80, 400
Rebecca, 400
Richard, ol
Sanning, Thomas, 87
Sargent,
Sargeant,
Sargeants,
Sargents,
Sergeant,
Sergent,
120,421
mr.,299
Aaron, t, tI
' Abigail, 290
Alice, 419
Betsey Lane, 292
Edwin Everett,
123
EUzabeth, 290
Jabez, 200, 201,
290,292,295
John, 103, 104
Jonathan, 96
Lemuel, 292, 290
Lines, 292
Persis, 200, 201,
290,292
WiUlam, 96, 128
SartweU, Leeta, 292
Phebe, 292
Sasualo, 182
Satchell, Elinor, 343
Saunderson, , 407
Savage, HabUah, 442
James, xv, xvi, 23, 39,
41,07,89,144,277,818,
340, 860, 357, 384, 448
Margarete EL,, 127
Mary, 442
WUliam, 399
Savil, )AbigaU,349
Savill, > Joseph, IM
SaviUe, ) Leonard A., zxxix
Samuel, 424
Sawin, Munning, 87
Sawing, Thomas, 80
Sawyer, , 128, 200, 230
Aaron, 200
Abraham, 200, 201, 290
David, 406
EUzabeth, 107
Francis, 107
Frands H., xxxlx
Mary, 201
Mary Cummings, vU
Samuel B., xUv
Thomas, 130, 290
WllUttm,210,217
Marery,
Sftvory,
SeyQTvtt
i?cverH,
Sevpry^
Sivret,
Siiycr, CoB^tatiffl', 343
Jein-ey, 343
Thomas, 343
WUUam, 343
Sayles, Mary, 312
Sayre, Abraham, 138
Ruth, 130
Scales, John, 453
A. \V.. 103, 370
JJftnkl, 102
Johu, 102, 103
' 31 art ha, 102, 103
Mary, 103
Nf^hemiah, 102
Samuel, 102
Soott,-
Soammon, James, 230
Soharf, John Thomas, Ixxi,
Ixxii
Mary,lxxU
Thomas G., Ixxi
Schofleld, Anna, 354
Schuyler, capt., 180
PhUip, 104
ScUter, , 43
ScoUey, ) Ann, 39.3, 394
ScoUay, > Anna, cxxvU
ScoUy, ) Grover, 393, 391
Hannah, 394
James, 393
Lydia, 393
Sarah, 394
— ,273
,273
George R. W., xxl
Hannah, 178, 214
James, 178
Robert, 214
Sarah, 81, 82
Thomas, 289
Zaooheus, 82
Scout. Aaron, 128
SooTil, I Edward, 275
SoovUle, i Martha, 81
Ruth, 275
Scranton, Anne, 48
Josiah, 49, 272
Phebe, 272
Sarah, 49
Scripture, Mary, 224
Scroope, , 97
Scndder, Horace Elisha, xxxlx
SeagraTe, Thomas, 74
Searle, ) Daniel, 149
Searl, ) Salter, 213
Sears, i Edward, Ixxxll
Sares, t Francis PhUip, IxxxiU
John, Ixxxii
Mary EUzabeth, xli
Paul, IxxxU
PhUip Howes, Ixxxii
Richard, IxxxU, Ixxx-
Ui
Sarah Pratt, IxxxUi
WUlard, Ixxxii
Seaver, James E., 89, 90
Mary, 317
SeawaU, , 182
Secoombe, John, 44-40
Thomas, 227, 228
Secord, , 450
Sedgwick, Henry D., 369
John, 242
Robert, 359
Seeley, t Chauncy, 09
Seley, i Electa M., 09
EUzabeth, 09
Harriet M., 09
Jared, 09
Jared L., 09
Lewis, 09
MarshaU C, GO
Martha £., 09
Nancy, 09
Segar, Henry, 100
Selden, Huutinffton, cxxx
Laura Uurd, cxxx
Lavinia Hurd, cxxx
SelfHdge, Arthur James, xU
SeU, John, 348
SeUers, Edwin Jaqueth, xxxlx,
SeUlcke, Robert, 93 '" ^
Selman Jhlary, 421
Senior, Thomas, 189
SenUoe, { Clement, 95
Sentlow, { Thomas, 95
Sergeant, see Sargent.
Sergeantson, R. M., 344
Sessions, Alexander, 200
SetOD, , 45S-400
mODslgnor, 458, 400
[1^
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Index of PeT9on8.
^H
^^^^H Sever* ,xzrf«XKZil.vxS'
Stiepord, t Jamci^ 20, 320, 308
oonC*<i i Jobn. 44$, 40t?
Martin, S4
Sberwoodt Rath, 223 1
^^^^B
Sblpman,— — ,47 I
^^^^^1 8pvery, eev 5avnry.
Sara]]. 47 fl
Mery, cacl
Shippen, Edward. 169 ■
^^^^H Henry. 126, 182, 217
Nttoini, H
Shipping, George, 346 ■
^^^^H Margfiret, 1S6
Uiicbel, *-i22
John, Me 1
^^^^H Sumuil,3451
EuUn 223
Mary, M^ 1
Shirley* SewalliB Erelyn, ISC
^^^^1 WUhanj, 162
Bamue), 'J23, 325
^^^^H Seward, FMz n, '<;7-l
Sarab, iOo
Sbory. ttamnel, 408
ShnrtklT, Nntliaald B., ijjtTtU
^^^^H KU/attcth« 270
Sophia, 85
^^^^H Grac« ,
Tliaukful,32fl
Sbnnilff, Ly^ilft, «i
^^^^^^^^^_
Sherburne, 8arab, 388
North, m
^^^^^^^L
Sberlockt Hantiah. 90S
Sbntttesworth, lur., SCO
^^^^^^^^p
John, 392
Sibky, John l^nirdoo, 46, 108
^^^^^^^^^B^ Tlii>>nj;ik.^, 177
Siblborp, { Christopher, Mi
Slbthorpe, t EHzab^tb, 3H
^^^^V WinSnin, 309
ti barman, 408, iM
^^^H Wiltinm H., Sfv
S be reman, ] Agn«fl, 69, 1J!2
Aiezuidar.65,101,
▲my. 106 (810
Joan. 344
^^^^H Sext^yiit Alttti, lidU
Haric, 344
^^^^^1 Thomai. 289
^^^H Seymour. , m, 460
Bob«?rt,.M4,346
Anna. 66-^
Sill, Snsfin, czxtx
^^^^B Clara E., 45»
^^^^^H FrAnceallale, cxxl«
Anne* IW, 102
Silltman, BeivJamin, exx, 130
Anthony, 03, 09,
Silver, Henry A„ cjcxxtx
^^^^1
165, 157, 158
SImefin, David, 17
^^^^^^^ Horatio, d02
Barlholomew, 03,
Thankfbl, 17
^^^^^^^B Mary Catberlnt*. «•
m, 150, 157, 158
Simondi, . 201
^^^^^^^P
Be a trie L', 160
Carolina, 84
^^^^^^^^H Nortnao, czxt, IM
Bndget, 150
Gardner, 201 ^J
^^^^^V s^biikeapeiiiTv, John, W
Denys, 05, 157
J09lah, 64 ^H
^^^^H .HohackHpt>cr«, Mary, y?
Edward, 03
Lynde, LTJO ^^1
^^^^^I Shockspeerc, ) ^^aInu<*l, 97
Hklward Hcmmeo-
N aner, 201 ^^H
^^^^1 Wmiam/.i74nr
wav, 380
Polly; ifOO ^H
^^^^1
EliaaV'th, 63-05,
8ufanna, 203. SM^H
^^^^1 Sbakr, EllfabitD, 315
157, 158, 100-102,
WlUiaro, 2Wi, 296^"
^^^^H 6ariih, 450
210
6ytnp«on. \ Aas, 1125
^^^^1 Sbaptelgb, NiclK>In«, -KKMIO
FtHtb, 61, 00, 158,
^^^^^^1 SbarmftD, §ee Sbermnn*
160
Anne, 333
^^^^^H Sbarplce, t •fame^r 120
PranoBS, 155, 150.
Henry. 350
^^^^H ^barpleis. i ^. I'., lOU
158, 109
Jane, 356
^^^^B Sb^'tt.r.^'^^. ) Deiiiiot, .M2
FraQoti,6».06, 08,
150, 101
BiJcbael a.,34]
^^^^^H 81i ! llilwnnl, M:f
Simon, 175
^^^^1 Sh > Jtidltli, 3-1^
Hatt4e, 889
Tabitlia, 175
^^^^H Ubui..... ... y L. F.,4aii
Henry, 03-06. OS,
«"'"'• ?Si'fiS.*''a&S^
^^^^^^B fefimuel, eO
15#, 167, 158. 160
^^^^H Wilil&m, 80, 87
Hpnry B., 04
Isabel. \m
Ix •-^'T^™
^^^^M Shaw, _'— , cvi, 460
SitgreaTM. wmianj, f«t ^
Skt^ton* Edward Utirer, zll
^^^^1 Catbcrinc, 2!i2
Jame§, 03-05, 155-
^^^^^B Charlc4j Lyman, 3&1
167, nV), 101
SkUTc, Benjamin, in
^^^^^^^ Edward L,, cxTli
Jant^, 03, 04, 153-
SkillJn, Samuel, 410
Skinner, AMgait. 460
^^^^^^^b EUzfibi'th,
150, 150, 101
^^^^^^^^^H J0iie|i1i; 405
Jobn, m-m, m,
A beer, 263, 264
^^^^^^^^H Marjtjn,
152, 154, 157-1G2
Alice. 413,016,417,419
^^^^^^^H Mary,
Harjrar«t, 09» 06.
Ann, 264
^^^^^^^H Neliiti ^mltb, cxtU
00, 08, 157, 168,
Anna, 83
^^^^^^H Cakes,
100, 10 j, 342
Aeahel. 81, tt5, 2S0,
^^^^^^^H 8afnael, m
Harx^ry, 152, m.
258
^^^^^^P cxtU
157 I
Aagii>iius, 266
^^^^^^^^ 8iisant)Ur 406
Mr«r{(?, 160
Aznbab. 84
^^^^V Shaylor, Aaii», 81
Mi-rv. 102,300
Hen(Oab. £96
^^^^H Eunice,
Ni liolaa, 03-65,
Bei^amJn.264.460
^^^^B
Vu\ 16*, 100-102
B<^t*ey, 420
^^^^^H Mlrlnm. 83
Ekluird. 03. 05, 60,
Dnul*'], ^i
^^^^H Sbaya, Danicf. 302
i.vt, 1 as- 1(10
D*bcjrnh>4t7,4Ui, i2l
^^^^H Sbeaban, Edmund B„ ejtzxix
K ' - > '■^, 08,
^^^^^H Unrv Matilda, ciixic
■1
I ',420
^^^H
i: ;v<T.3»J
} .J>
^^^^H Bbean, Bfetiard, 99
Kvijuu-r, sw.«
^ ^
^^^^B iiheldOD, , l»f
fiatnuel, OI-OO, 45$»
■
^^^^H George, 3CXXtU
islby], 05
■
^^^^H SbeUar, t li^dward, 880
Tbomaii, 02-66, 69,
l-.-LJi.M, .^^ ^
^^^^B Sbellanl« ) i^ll^abetb^ 350
152-ieo, 102
Eltaabeth,417-HO
^^^^m Robert, S90
T1ioma«iii, 162
£lBa,410
^^^H SbcUy, Betbany, 18
Timotliy, 08
Esther, K2
^^^^^1 Or«on,
W ill ittui, 03-09,151,
Frajjcls. 421
^^^^K Llbeu«, 18
1,V^, ijy
Grace, 413, 417
^^^^^^^ Lot, 18
Wmiitni Edward,
UauniOt, 417, 416, ill,
^^^^^^B Polly,
3si>
42U'
^^^^^V 16
William Tf«iiin-
Janie». 410-4S1, 466
Jennet, 63
^^^^^^" Tbankfal, 17
K'h. 00. cxlvi
^^^^^V Sh elton , A nn c% ;U3
Sberriil, \ Abralniin. 134
Jeremiah, 460
^^^^^H Sbephcrd, capu, 155
^^^^^M Sbcpptird,7 Atma, 83
8b erf el. i Faub, 4.11
Jentiha. 267
R^conipr'nw, 434
Joanna, 416 ^m
Bar all. 4;i4
Jdtin, 417. 4KM2|p^H
^^^^^K lit'OODi, 63
6tepbt?n, 434
Jooatiian, 253» tfOyl^H
^^^^^^ Danfd, 222
Sberwlo, Ebenc«er, 656
S68 ^^^
^^^^^^h ]aiflat>ctb, 307
SaraJb,353
Index of Persons.
CZGl
cont'd t Lew, 258
Lather, 82
Martha, 418
MfU^, 83, 250, 414, 417,
Mercf , 419, 420, 460
Holly, 253
I^athaniel, 460
Polly, 84
Kachel, 250, 460
Rebecca, 460
Rhoda,255
Biohard, 82-«5, 253-
265, 413-122, 450, 461
Ruth, 84, 85, 256
Sabory, 86
Sally, 84
Sarah, 81, 82, 410, 421,
460
Susanna, 83, 86, 254
SyWester, 258
tabitha, 224. 413, 414,
417-420, 450, 461
Thomas, 421, 460
Uriah, 83
William, 417, 410-421
William Satton, 417
Zechariah, 421
Zenas, 83
ZenrUh, 450
Zubah, 83, 256
SkipperwaT, Elizabeth, IxrUl
Slack, Benjamin, cxxxil
Henry L.. xtyIt
suiter, Edmund Farwell, xxz-
Til
Pnidenoe, 223
Slater, Pmdence, 223
Slayton, capt.jJ87
Asa Walker, xxxlx
SlingBbT, sir William, 341
Sloan, Alexander, 362
Elizabeth, 352
Slocomb, capt., 73
Slocam, Charles Eliha, xU
Sloper, John, 336
Small, ) Abigail, 354
Smal, iSamurl, 408
Smalley, Joseph, 88
Smalwell, John, 3:{7
Sarah, 337
Smart, Francis, 410
Smethorst, Ann, 418
Elizabeth, 418
Gamaliel, 418
Joseph, 413, 418
Lloyd, 418
Sarah, 418
Tabitha, 413, 417,418
Smibert, ,419
SmUes. . 313, 314
Smiley, mr., 436
Albert L., xxxiz
Smith, ) , 31, oxi, 114,
Smyth, ( 232,408,456
Smythe, ) mrs., 158
bishop, Ixxzriil
gov., 249
Abigail, 823, 324, 387
Abraham, 400
Agnes, 346
Alice, 421
Ann, 406
Aune, '.iO
Annis, 421
Azubah, 84
Beqjamin, cxxxt,
cxxxvi
Benjamin Qreene,
xlvi, cxxxy
Candace Whitoomb,
l&O
Caroline, 150
Chase, cxxl
Smith, ) Conrad, el
cont'd ) Cnshman, 84
Cyras, cxvll
Daniel, 895
Dolly, cxxl
Elizabeth, 102, 847,
897
Emily, exxil
Ephraim, 401
Ennice 150
Ennice Wheeler, 160
Fannie, Ixxril
Francis, 191
Frederick, xlTi,oxxi,
cxxii
O. Brainerd, zzxlz
George, 222, 223
Qeorge Plamer, xU,
xxfx, xxxiU, xlll,
xliy, Ixx, Ixxi
G. J., 150
Hannah, 223, 290, 823,
324,387
Henry, 236
Henry F., xxxix
sir Hagh, 192
J. Adger, xxxix
James, Ixx, 92, cxxx.
Til
Jane, 190
Jemima, exxir
John, 87, 320, 321,337,
406
John Hontagne, 228
Jowph, 87« c, CXXXT,
Joseph Chase, cxxl
Joseph Heber, o, d
Leonard Hoar, 160
Lorine, 887
Lacy, 400
Lydia,400
Marcaret, 218
Maria Laarens, exrli
Marion Hamilton,
cxxii
Mary, c, 169, 222, 808
lady Mary, 191
Mary A., ci
Mary £., 150
Maarioe, 341
Nancy, 401
Nathaniel, 39, 303
Patrick, 341
Peter, 345
Phebe, 308
Polly, Ixx, 223, 401
Ralph, 3127
R.D.,40,175,200,384,
387
Richard, 92, 387
Robert, 196
Robert Atwater,
xxxix, 356
Sabra, 2U3
SaUs, 346
Samuel, 150, 261, 298,
306, 421
Sarah, 82
Sarali A. W.,lxxxiT
Seth, xxxix, 3971
Stephen, cxxl, 169
Sula Powers, cxly
Sasan Sophia, 150
Thomas, 128, 254
sir Thomas, 191
Thomas Mather,
Ixxxiv
Timothy, 387
Trypliena, cxvli
Valentine. 387
W. P., Ixxlx
William Chriatopher,
Smith and Sale, 123
Snen, Thomas, 84
Tlrzah,84
Snelllng, Frances, 97
Joan, 97
Robert, 218. 848
WiUiam, 97
Snow, , 127, 172
Dinah, 273
Henry, 406
John, 68
Nicholas, 120
Snow and Famham, 286
Snyder, Jane, 224
Soame, , 192
Solomon, 163
Solomon, Stephen, 74
Somerby, , 98
Bomers, A. N., 456
Phebe, 226
Somenrille, , 126
James, 128
Soole, mrs., 181
dr., oxxxl
Soamaine, Simeon, 196
Southill. Huso, 289
Southwick, Cassandra, 60
Lawrence, 60
South wood, , 411
Soathworth, , 363
Constant, dT, 181
Edward, dil
EUzabeth, 181
Mary, 181
PrIsciUa, 181
WlUiam. 181
Soathworth Brothers, 127
Spalding, see Spaaldlng.
Spaldwm, mr.,396
Spalton, see Spaulding.
Sparhawk, Mary Elizabeth, zU
Sparks, Jared, 247
Jolm, 266
Jonas, 250'
Sparrow, capt., 2«4
Elizabeth, 837
John, 337
Spaolding, ) Abigail, 199
Spalding, \ Anne, 93
Spalton, ) John, 93
John Vamom,
XlTil
Margaret, 93
Nicholas, 98
Thomas, 93
Spear, Hannah, 352
Mary Jane, xxxix
Samuel, 362
William Gardner, xxx-
Spencer, , 150, 161 [?U
Aaron. 253
Abigail, 82, 83, 254
Abner, 257
Almlra.99
Ann, 81
Catherine, 97
C.A.W.,228
Daniel. 250
Edward W., 174
Elizabeth, 107
Esther, 82
Henry. 09
J amos,263,254 ,266,257
Jeremiali, 266
John, 343
Lois, 291
Mary Hannah, 174
Mary L., 174
Simeon, 82, 259
Spinney, , 408
James, 409
Jeremiah, 409
John, 445
Nicholas, 446
Spinning, Nathaniel, 178
Thankftil,178
^^^V cxcii
Index ofPet^sons.
^B
^^^^H Spoflbrd, Charlei Byroni xxx
. etapliw, ( Jamoft, 4oy
Stile*,-- , lU
^^^^^H cxv
amrrf i John, 4<>tH, 400
Hennr ft., llg. 123, d
^^^^H Spooner, Sufun. 354
Pt'ttr, 40U
Robert, ci
^^^^1
mariot, 1 Jaitii.^1*, 4U9
WMJIlitm.d
^^^^H 6pnijnie» i , 457
1 Hlarot, \ FcttTj 40y
i 8tark, Junibd iL, 372
Slill4,Charle* J.^Ul
^^^^^B Sprsuge, t Dflvid, 3\>t
Stimo^ft. E. B., astf
^^^^H FranciK Wtlllam,
Ju)m, US, U{»
gtlmpBoti, Etiziib€th, 101
^^^^^L xxxrii
8tarky,dr,. 42
Hannah. 17
^^^^^^■_ Frauk W., m, 172
tstarr, Comfort, 272
Sarah, H'£
^^^^^^^H Jnbexi 393
Kptiralni, ,74
Sujian Storer, xll
^^^^^^^H joaiiDA* im-^m
Frank Furnsworth, 123,
Stirling, earl uf, GO
^^^^^^^^H Jodiithiin, 31»2
lao
Stitaon, Vincent, TH
^^^^^^B
Huunah, 374
Stivera. Tboaui*. 2ie
Stock, Elliott. V-J7
^^^^^^^V Sum ucl, 3t»2-^&4
KucbeU -272
^^^^^^^ SKriil), :$04
StaQntou, coL. 285
Stocker, i rs
^^^^H SprlQir. A, C :., txiil
Sttfadmaii, AbMab, 400
. 178
^^^^H Springtr, IJattie £,, 160
Ktiuice, 400
StocWiiK- ir5
^^^^H 8pringi^tt, Gulivlnm &lart«, m
\ Steams, 1 AblplI.^Ol
LmI]:i. l.KJ
Stocks, nir*,*l*j6
Ek-axiT, 'iUO
Stockton, Cbarli>^e H., i4d
^^^^^H Spmnt, Jnme«, ib><
EliiubeUi. XOO^I,
Elianor. 168 ,^H
^^^^^^H ^ pii r t] i' n , r txo n 1 U9 , '2 14
•J\H}
Owfn, 1^ ^^1
^^^^^H 8pu rgi 11 , , 456
Experii-noc, 3W
Uoger, im ^H
^^^^^B 8purr. TRtieucVt :£13
Eira Scoilay^Tjitxl
^arah, 1(^
^^^^^H ^quanto,
220
William, 188
^^^^K Squire, A nn. u5, g7
Tsaact 304
Stoddard, Abl^ll, 14
^^^^^^^B
JitmeM, 200
Chark*. 14, nrxri?
^^^^^^^B m ij hH , UO
Jane, Jt4
Mary A., cxxxir
^^^^^^^^H
Jutxtk, H5
8to«U, tee StowfU.
^^^^^^^H
Ji)bii idCHlclard.xU
gtokei, Cath<?r]at;, 412
^^^^^^^H Alarv , 96. ^7
Jonuihun, ::199
Pbilip, 21 B, ^2
Lydlft, '2iH, 4;i7
Stone, . linr
^^^^^^^ RowUiid,
llftrgiirt-t> 3W
Aodrt-w I^ete, 49
^^^^^^B ThornaN,
KaJpb Piirker, 290
llutlu inK)
Batbithcba, 2V0
^^^^H Staeey, ) UetijAUiiii, 406, 419
Daiii«'U 272
^^^^H 6Ucv, KlUabt'th, 410
S«ruk,vU0
Oavtd, IW ^
^^^H Stacy, ) llaumih, 417, iI6, 421
8bubvl, 80
Dorcas, 322 ^^B
^^^^^^^ U 1 ' 11
Blitiiui, ;{u^
Ebvoe^tfr, 270 ^^H
^^^^^^H John, 340, 413, 417, 41B,
WlUUmi, 200, *mt
FklwtDM.,2dO ^H
^^^^^M
1190, ilH, 437
Elliot, jm ^H
^^^^^^^^H Joaepb, :H0
8t«bbUw, — p aTiO
Emma L., 151 ^^B
^^^^^^^B Ifiirv, M6, 418
Frwluvf, 82
Kugetit v., xxxli ^m
^^^^^^B iU , 1
Sledma&i Daniel Baxter, xl-
Ezckiel, (^ M
^^^^^^^^M NvmplitLf , 346
vj, cxviii, ofix
Haimnh. T7S, 270 1
^^^^^^V Htchard. ita
iMiac, exviJl
Jar vvii 1
^^^^^^H
Ju^i pb^cxviil
J.... 1
^^^^^^^H Su^unun, :!n, ;{4<l
Jo-i-ilj, cx^'iil
J'-n . 1
^^^^^^^ itftdq^, Abtialuni, 1:£5
>tar\ , "i^H
Jo^i pli, ITa J^^H
^^^^^H Audrew, 125
Miiixiui WbUe.cxlx
Leah, 272 ^H
^^^^^L^^ Churlett, 1J5
Thotuii'!^, i;JtvUi
Lydia, 2V0 ^^B
^^^^^^^^H Ebenc^er,
Steele, EliSBurHtii^ t22
Mary. 4V, flO ^^B
^^^^^^^^^H Et'erett Subermer-
UuT»Me\<l, 84
Klchoittj^, :[41 ^^M
^^^^^^^^H xvilft XXX-
Wttry J,, Jxxv
Haciit T. ?72 ^^B
^^^^^^H
KacU<ii, M, tH
K.■^ . ^^
^^^^^^^^^H 125
Stciner, Ik-rnai^J 0.,4d,Jxxlii
8a. 1
^^^^^^^H
175, 20^, atvt, im
Stii .?K M
^^^^^^^^M JoHeph, n5
Stepbauuti^ 44
StepbinK, Jubtt, 412
8lniOLt, ■-: . ^^B
^^^^^^^^M Jo^hiiu, l:^
SuFanuu, > ^^M
^^^^^^^H
isva Steve lift.
Tboma«i, .: j jv"* ^^H
^^^^^^^^B
Steriii, set f'tcumg.
Timothy, 272 ^^H
^^^^^^^B Blf-pheii, lii
titetflou, dipt., 2H
William, 270 ^^B
^^^^^^^F Tohltts 125
Anua» IS
Storer, Jo^iph, VU ^^B
Storey, »e€ btory. ^^H
^^^^^^^
KLn.iiC'Zi*rr 18
^^^^H StaTonl, Abtgull, LiiO
Sterens, 1 Anna, Ijutlx
8t«3«veuAi i lieujamlti Frank-
8torr, Jon tt than. 2 14 ^^B
^^^^H i> it m 11 ol p UW
fitur)-, i Elizabeth, 357 ^^M
^^^^B Stamyfer, WllMiuUp2l4
in, v
8torcy, i John, 4t8 ^H
^^^^^B 8Uiil>oroijgh» Adoayiih. 2Z5
Cailmriut'Whltte-
Joseph. 247 ^H
^^^^^B ^Hrah, 22b
more, IxxxLli
Stotc, Thoma«, :^i ^^B
^^^^B SUndlffTi, M v]e9, vil» xxr, 201
B«9lrt% 177
fitougbtOD, Adrian, U? ^^1
^^^^^B titRrifn^t, 411
ElUabetU,287
EloHtior, 222 ^^B
^^^^H i<tanfort, johiuua
li anil ail, 103, 297
KU/u!h tii,2aES ^^B
^^^^B Staulakc, Ahn.-lll
Huzurd,45;i
^H
^^^^B Mary. Ill
^^^^H Stanley, Dttvid, WS, 300
] baac f nsalN, 4&3,4M
Juhti,lo\ 177, a«i7
^"^ .^H
stow, 1 1 PHH
^^^^H E^thtr^
JoMtpb, "yi
Stuwe, i II : er, SM^
^^^^H Wimntti,4O0
Mttbvl, 4U
StoweJl, ( J3
^^^^H Btaunard. iiinnh, 4»
Margaret, Vi\
Stocli, i :
MoHi.B, 98, 409
^^^^^^1 Jujiium^
Kathun» '4>7
'i
^^^^B V. H., 09
William, Irxxiii
^^^^H UolKr(,cvil,41d
StoTeceon. Marniadukr', m
Till uiUa» ;^
^^^^fl W i llioin II .. m
Stewart, Abignll, 7(\, 7k, fcO
Pbebe, Dis-eEM
^^^^B Stanwood, - - ^, U j
H,C. U., i*A4
fiafbf, 200
^^^^B 8tiifiIeB, ( Carlton Albert, xzx~
Juhii,70,7». 90
W^llllaio, 292
^^^^B bUiplc, vli, 372
SUckmTi •J' Heary, xlir
Strfldltf , . 143
J
Index of Persona,
cxciu
StrahMi, . 36. 19«
StDkely, mr., 43
Stomp, WlUiam, 320
Tainter, ) Jonathan. 87
Stntton, > Abraham, 431
Straiten, ) GorneUus, 307
Taintor, Joseph, 87
Taintor. ) Lydia. 81
Sturges. \ , 370
Daniel, 225
Storgis, AlonzoWalton,366
Michael, 81
Darld, 208
Edward, 168
Sarah. 273
£li^alet,207,208,
Jonathan, 420,481
Hannah, 108
Talbot, Emma. 151
Saaber, , 72
Sudeley, Martin, 289
George, 399
Hannah, 181
Mary, 208, 225
Suflblk, duke of, 08
Mary, 899
Uehluble, 431
Sulllyan, ,230
Newton, ▼!, xxriU, 447
rhebe, 207,208,307
A. M., 454
Priscilla. 181
Richard, 225
John, 307
Talcott. Alvin. 257
Samuel, 54, 207
Strawbridge, , cl
Streat, John, 337
Somner, , cxi, czxxlx.
Anna, 177. 254
239.241
Charie8Jxiz,czzxl.
240.247
Asa. 85
Beijamin, 254-257
Streete, Ellen, 343
Ceia,250
Strenirthlleld, ^ Ann, 309
InoreaM, 213
Chloe, 81
Strlnglleld, t l!klward,311
Snmimes unknown :
David, 263, 261, 256
£lizabeth.311
Ann, 219
Deborah. 268
Joseph, 311
Lydla. 30»-
Anne, 210, 217
Elizabeth, 82
Charity, 280
Esther, 250
313
Edw..80
Elizabeth, 217
Jacob, 254
Phebe, 811,
James Parker, 263
312
Giles, 90
James White, 257
Ruth, 811
Hannah, 210, 896
Jemima, 82
Thomas, 309
James, 82
Jerufha, 254
William, -309
Jane, 210, 217
Jesse, 250
312
Joane, 341
John, 82, 258, 259
Stribling, Edward, 344
John, 80
Joshoa, 82. 84, 259
Strickland, Anna. 82
Joseph, 80
Josiah,254
Mary K., 80, 253
Olive, 25&
Elizabeth, 223
Jonah, 82,258,269
Math , 87
Patience, 82
Peggy, 209
Prfamns, 417
Polly, 85
Rachel, 264
I^rudence, 84, 269
Simeon, 258
Richard, 90
Rhoda,259
Stringfield, see Strengthfield.
Robert.153
Samnel, 80
Roth. 82
Sarah, 82, 84. 85, 259
Strobridge, . cl
William, cl
Thomas, 80. 289
Seth.253,254,250-259
Strong, , 321
Titos, 396
Tirzah. 269
Aaron, 81, 83, 254-269
William, 80
Tall, Wmiam. 98
Amos. 257
TaUma
«•. ) Abraham, 427
Ann, 256
Zaocheo8.268
Talmadge. \ Catherine. 434
Anna, 83, 85
Zebed, 80
Talmage. )£nos.20.434
Bathsheba, 81, 256
Sotheriand. Patrick. 45
Eonlce, 325
Hannah, 427
Betsey, 84
Beulfth. 81
SotUef, Joseph, 81
Zervlah,81
Oneslmos, 307
Caleb, 378
Sotton, Henry, 97
Thankftil, 20
Charles, 259
John, 97, 407
Thomas, 307
Damarls, 253
Samuel, 97
Tannej
•, Henry, 190
Wimam.337
David, 83
William, 97
Experience, 276
Swain. A. N., xzxlz
Tapham, Mary, 218
Israel, tr4, 259
Swallow, Elizabeth. 51
Swan, > Charles!., 407
Taplin
, capt.. 72, 73. 165
John, 167
Jerusha, 84
Job, 253, 254, 257
Swanne. | Eliza, 407
Taply.
cant.. 186
Jonathan, 253
Robert T., 60, 288,
Tappan. Robert Nixon. 221
Joseph Churchel, 258
Judah,80,81,84,254,
242
?Xf
Edmond, 352
Scholastlca, 94
Mary, 201
255, 257, 258
Swanson, Susan, 189
Tasker
, Deborah, 421
Levi, 83
Swayne, Thomas, 342
Sweat, Joseph, 88
Sweatland, Mercy, 82
John, 417
Lucy, 83
L. H.. 456
Lura, 85
Tatapanoro, 262
lATdia, 254
Margaret, 81, 256
Martha, 80, 81, 83,254,
378
Sweeney, Thomas W., 363
Sweet, Bei^amin J., 457
TattnaU.Josiah.liii
Tatom
Edward. 190
SweeUer, , 350
Isaac H., cxzxtI
Taylor, { Abigail, 392
Taylere. t Archibald Alexander
Mary Ann, 83
Swenk, Thomas, 359
Edward, xxxlx
Millie, 84
Swett, Joseph, 190
Swift, Caroline £.. 120
Eldad, 99
Bloses, 255
Elisha. 82
Naomi, 255
Nathan, 84. 255, 257
Uopestill. 213
I<:iizabeth. 394
Je.ise, 358
Eunice, cxxxlli
Noah, 257
Origen, 259
James, 392
Octa. 85
Perez, 25!J. 259
Jemsha, 82
Prudence, a3
Rest. 213
John, 894
Rachel, 84, 257
Sylrester, , 53
John Phelps. xU
Samuel, 258, 259
Brinley, 58
Jonathan, 392
Solomon, t<5
Giles, 60
Mariha, 253
Tirzah, 84. 255
Grisell, 59
Mary, 81, 288
William Jamet Hen-
Mary, 58
Nicholas, 336
ry, xli
Naomi, 315
Reuben. 74
Zilpha, 83, 85
Stryker, Wlllium S., 112
Nathaniel, 59, 00
Richard. Ixxx
Patience, 59
Rowland, 170
Staart, , xcviii
Symmons, Mary, 337
Ruth, 222
Charleo, 342
Sympson, see Simpson.
Samuel, 222
Stabbinge, John, 94
Stabbs.J. J.,450
14
Sarah. 170
Tan, Henry W., 238
Thomas, 253
^ cxciy
Index of Persons. ^^^^^^^H
^^^^^1 Toylor, t Wini&m, xcrCL 33S
^^^^^H cont'd i ZiTohury, Ixxvlt
Thompson, t Jofriub, 27'i \ Toloott, Abijfafl, »S ^^H
conVd i Leonard, 3LXlXfXi-
Jo»c'ph« 386 ^^m
^^^^^H Zoe KmmeUac, xerU
vKexfi
Tolraon, Bli(«»e, 213 ^^M
^^^^H Temple, , ida
Lewis Wttlcto, ex*
George, xxxix ■
^^^^^H Templar, Eicbiird, 2M
vll
TompklDJ, Daniel D., 114 M
^^^^M Temple, f Abipil. ti2
^^^^^^H TcmpL'l, i BcijJnintR, 52
Lowi», IM
TompeoD^ see Thuinp«oiu ^^H
Lydia, 273
Margaret, 405
Maria Laureiu,
Tongiie^ tnr., 75 ^^^H
Tooke, Cox, 1^ ^^H
^^^^^B Dorotliy, Mi
^^^^M LUCT, ^
Topiur. OIm " ■ ^ ^
^^^^m ThoDifui K, 301
cxvH
Toppau, K<
^^^^H Tenbon. , SSfi
Mnrtba, 904. fm
Kellle Smith, ex-
R' xll
^^^^H Tenny, Murtha A,. 150
Tord. ■ .,4fl2
^^^^^H Terry. EleaQor^ 60
vil
Toro:
^^^^H loa
Richard, 216, 217
Torrv -tow. y,
^^^^H ^tephtin, 103, \H
Ruth, 177
viu, XXII, xiiv, 220,
^^^^^^H Ttioma)*. 56
Bainoel, cxtI
221
Thomaf , 210, 217
TofiteiiiOD, Letinart, 373
Will inm, 210
Touoey, Han 11 ah, :i^
^^^^B Thitlr, »ef Tlmver.
ThoreiiB. Henrv D., 247
Tbotnaa, s»
^^^^H Tborp, Mnryt 17&
^^^H '^ diuitDel, 175
Thorn dike, Aueustue Larkin,
3tli
Toul«on^ Jaae, 161
John, 05
^^^^^H Ttuitoiher, sc« Ttiacber,
Thorne, Jiant3nh,:t07
Robert, M, lei
^^^^1 Thfdr, \ Abigail, 82
Joseph, a07
Phebi% :m
Towgood, n)r.,411
TtjwD, { , xxHI, xUlit xliT
Towne, > A«a, 187
ThorupycTftfl, Thrmitts, 100
^^^^^H Bet«ey, Ixjtxl
Tlioruton, I J. WJofTrttc, m, b7
Tbornttou. \ Willi am, 347
Marianna, 171
Robert, Hm
^^^^B I>nTls, Ixxxl
nioroffood, BttijaniiiK IW
Tborolde, >rnrfriiret, (i3
Townsend, Abigail. 40i
^^^^H Deliverance, li^
^^^^^^H Eugene R., Ixxxti
Per er, 40*
Tliriill, Ftrae, M
^ ■■■■ ^ - ..^1,51
^^^^^H Ut'itry, cxvlii
Pully, M
tb,U3
^^^^H
Thresher, Anne, W2
^ !cU
^^^^^H Natli&niel EmmotiB,
Throcknieirton, . nn
IralHik, (Ti . _^m
^^^^H Uv
Sij;;i;(^" -
^^M
^^^^H Retecca W., IxxJdi
Traici, f Eh ^^^1
^^^^F Richard, Hv, 400
ThttrtH!r, Amy. 171
Traioe, \ Marv, LVj ^^M
^^^^F Stimuel, 4M
Benjamin, 172
Thoinna^M ^^M
^^^^^L Susan C, 1v
EN?xtcr, 170
Hanrmh. 170
Trask, )Atraea,2:v ^^M
^^^^^^H Sueiannfi, ¥)i
Tniake, S Alice. 280, 281, 2© ^^
Traskes, ) AmiJb£,m 1
^^^^^H Williuia Miikepcooep
^^^^^H Ixxxi, Ixxxll
liauc, 171
Lucy, 171
Anae, 279 M
^^^H Tb«ot>ald. , ^15
Blebitablc, 171
Anthony, 92 ^^^
^^^^H Ann.
Samuel, 171
Catlieriue, 279, 200 ^^M
^^^^H
Thtirman, 8fi«ii«. 342
Chrlftian. -JT^mi ^^M
^^^^^H Thcnncr, Alice, '33^
TljwHJteff, KeubcQ G., 1
Ciwly. 92 ■
^^^^M Thler»cti, , ^^
Thwioif, mr,, 122
Dorothy, »» ■
^^^H Thomas . ^6
Carrie F, BuUijr, 121,
Edith, 280, 281, tSI ■
^^^^B coU, 108, '^1
122
Edward. 27i)-2Sl .^^
^^^H Ablfall, 107
^^^^H Andifw, 1(7
Charles FraukliB,
Elixnlx'th. 27»-»l ^^M
xxxix
Emma, 2)^1 ^^^H
^^^^^H Benjamin, 107
TibbltB. , im
Flon^iice. 2W ■
^^^^H Elizabeth , 107
Titkiior, GeorK',43D
TiMen, Acn!*ab. 273
Oabrlt'U v>il I
^^^^^H Air GcK)rge, 27
Ge.*rKc, 279-2^1 J
John, 27:1
George Ct^cil, 279. ^A^^fl
^^^^H liaiah, 45
Tilestou, Grace, 213
Hjirry, 2^ [^^^1
^^^^H Jeremlab, 107
TJIghmAn, n]r.,2(l«i
Tilley, iClctly, 412
^^^^^H
^^1
^^^^^H JoHtpb,
niv. i Elizabeth, lfl«
2>!t ^H
^^^^^H Lemaeh
TiiliDgiKMt, Cnleb BczO&mIn, H,
xxil.xxUt.xjrrU,
, j:^ ^H
^^^^B Lydia, 23« 'ify, 37
Joinw ^:>-j!wi ^^H
^^^^H Alary,
^^^^H Mehitnbtts
xxxil, 23U, 221
Jo^n En>c4t. 2*12 ^^H
TilIot8on,Anij»,^
Judith. -^1 ^^H
^^^^M Nutbanlel, 107
Edwanl Sweet.^<T,
Li. ^^
^^^^H Kichar<l, 157
xviil, xxxix, 1)9
AI, 1
^^^^H Rutb,
Ellxur, *Q
Id ^l ■
^^^^H
Tlsdftle, , i56
^^M
^^^^^H SuMnniDi, 107
Titeoitib, or>l.,2h5
^^M
^^^^B Willi HU, I'?
ntteoioQ, tieortfe, 93, M
91 1. ^H
Titiis, Aa«oti, ru, LtxxlVi xd,
^H
^^^H ThomBOu, [Abtt(iiU»223
cri, 111. cxi« lt4| 221,
^H
^^^^^H Tompson, ) AbiUb, xUt
22B,aA§
R. Nf^H
Nuucy, 201
^H
^^^^B Catberiae, 216
Tobey^ U 11 on ah, 31
^H
^^^^H Kbenezcr, mi, 395
JtuniH W„ 31
^H
^^^^^H KiigiiT Bradford,
tjumuel, 4W
^H
^^^^^H
Steptun, 400
^H
^^^^1 Ehznbf^tb, 173
i lioiuast iiM
^H
^^^^H Ellen . 17
Todd, Anni?, :s:s4
W V, ■
^^^^H UlCQ, liW>
Fredrrtck W.» 410
1 4 1
^^^^^H ih'orf(t^, '2\&, 217
Jamei, 26
^^^^^H George N c w to d , Ijc
Joan, 334
Treat , / mr. , ^.^ m
^^^^^H }l»Dunb,cxvf
M«ry,2<i
Treet, i John, 1M ■
^^^^^^H Jaine«,
Thomas, 368
John Harrey, zzxffi M
^^^^B J. DIxwelK cix
WHIiara Cleayca, xxxrll,
J09CDll«]t» ^^
^^^^^^L J eunle Uud, cxv Li
1x1^.377 aobervaai ^H
Index of Persona.
cxcv
Trebell, mr., 210
Trcdttway. Josiah, 86, «7
Treet, sec Treat.
Treffery, ) , 340
Treffrey, 5 Martha, 339
TreKaski, . 329
TregOMe, lord, 341
Treuch, mr., 90
Triminghain, Ann, 152
Elizabeth, 162
Kalph Francis,
152
Tripe, . 40«
Trooke. Uenry, 341
Trott, Vaihti. 299
Troup, Frances B., xxxix, 242
Trow, i ( £dith, 381
Trowe, s John, W
Trowbridge, Edmond, 419
Elizabeth, 321
William, 321
True, Henry, 112, 466, 457
Tnienian, , 412
True«iUale, Elizabeth, 400
TrumbuU. lieut., 72, 73
Abigail, 81, cxvii
Rei\jamin, 81
Esther, 81
llunnali, 223
James Uussell, xtUI,
xxxlx
J. Hammond, 216
Jonatlian, 378
Joseph, 223
Sarah, 81
Try on, Abigail. 270
Anuanias, 270
William, 28
Tucke, , 325
Christian, 325, 334
Tucker, * , cxxxix
Tuckyr, 5 Asabcl, 266
Charles, 336
Daniel, 258
EU*nezer, '^ii7
Kiiaha, 258
Ellen, 1U5
Ephraim, 83, 253
Horace True. '.Ma
John, 258
Junuthan Smith, 258
Jo.->eph, 253, 254, 256,
258
Jotiinh, 85, 258
runiela, Ki
Sarah, 85, 287
Su.4unna, 82
Tliomau, 193
ThonuLS W.,46l
William, 410
Tucktrmun, Frederick, xxxix
TuUor. , :«!
Tuoll, Abigail. 15
John, 15
TulRs, I-oaiuh, 106
Turbelield, Janie^. 404
Mary, 4o4
Tnrley, William, 'JX
Turner, Alltid K., xliv
Expi'rienci*, 17ft
<t«'orgeC., xxxix
l^uac, iTi
Jane, ;i99
Joanna. 170
John, 170
Jo:«*-pli.45, 3*«9
Mar;:iTy, 219
Mercy, 20
Nathaniel, 45
rraipf ever, 213
Thoniatt, \)(i
Tuttle, Abi-^^ail, 26
Enoch, N>
G. F., I'M, 21
James, 26
TwlBse, , 344, M7 I
Twitchell,Mary,oxxxli, cxxxili
Tyler, .238
Catherine, 170
Edward Koyall, xli
Uarry W.,242
Jerusha, 81
John, 240
Mercy, 272
M. W.. 240
Nathan, 284
Ozias. 81
Koger, 272
Rollln Usher. 76
UflTord, Thomas, 235
Uroberfleld. Mary. 321
Underwood, i Anne Dastin
Undurwood. ) Bradbury, xoi
Joseph, 66
Thomas. 87
Upson, Asa, 273
Pollysena, 179
Kuth, '273
Uflbume. Robert, 190
Usher, Abigail, 7^78, 80
Betsey. 79
Daniel. 76, 70
Elizabeth, 76, 77, 79
EUzabeth Allen, 76, 79
Freelove, 80
Hezekiah, 76-80
James, 76, 78,80
Jane, 76, 79
Jennie, 77, 79
John, 76-80
JosUh Cleveland, 78, 79
Mary, 76, 79
Melissa, 78
Robert, 76-^
Roland O., 77, 79
Sarah, 76, 77, 80
Sophron, 78
Zilpha, 80
Vail, Elizabeth, 273
James, 179
J.BI.,358
Jonathan, 273
Patience, 179
Vale, John, 289
Van lielderen, i „ , .^
Van Bulderen. i ***""' *^
Vanderbilt, , cxlii
Vane, Gilbert H . F., 115
Van Iderstine. Mary Ida, 151
Van Ness, Thomas, 229
Van Norman, capt., 187
Vardill, mr., 32
Vareiit. Hugh, Ml
Varley, John, 190
liichard, 190
Vaughan. , 2:18
Beniamin, 240
William. 240
Veazey, | Albin B., Ixxx
Veazie, \ Anne, Ixxix [ixxx
Anne iiettyHburg,
Bi.'njamin, Ixxix
EilzalK'th, iO«
John. 404
Jonathan, Ixxix
Julia A., Ixxx
Wheelock Graves,
Ixxix, Ixxx
Vergi.4, Anne, 343
fMward. .143
Henry, 343
John, MS
Richard, 343
Samuel. 343
William, :i43
Vergnies, Elizabeth, Ixix
EUen Maria. Ixix
Francis, ixbt
Vickerie, George, 88
Victoria, queen, Ixxxvii
Vies, John, 341
Vines, i Elizabeth, 148
Vynes, ) Henry, 146
Joan, 147, 148
Margaret, 148
Richard, 146-149
William, 146, 148
Vinny, Samuel, 44
Vinton, , 211
Benoni, .393. 395
Hannah, .395
John, 393
Malthiah. 393
Mary, 393, 395
Mehitable, 349
Sarah, 393
Thomas, 310, 306
Timothv, 395
Von Sahler, L. llasbrouck, 60
Vose, E. Howard, cxxxix
Ida Sumner, cxxxix
John Thaoher, cxxxix
Lizzie E., cxxxix
Lydia, cxxxix
Lydla Caroline, cxxxix
Lydia Cashing, cxxxix
Mary Matilda, cxxxix
Peter Ebeuezer. xlvl.
cxxxix, cxl
Peter Thacher, cxxxix
Robert, cxxxix
Vysare, Arthur, 335
Vytar, John, 160
Wackes, -
-,190
Wad, Nathaniel, 98
Wada,370
Waddington, Nicholas, 338
Wade, ,370
Stuart Charles, 368
Wadland, Hannah, 40, 42, 44
John. 40. 42. 44
Wadlin. Horace G., 13.3. 244
Wads worth. , 288
Ariel. 86
Samuel. 22.'t
Susanna, 85
Waight, John, 86, 87
Sarah, .397
Thomas, 397
Wainwright, David, 69
Fanny, 69
Reuby, / -^
Ruby, i""
Wait, Anna, 421
Elizabeth. 406, 407
Wakefield, John Lnthrop, xli
Wakemau, , 21
John. 21
Walcott. Charles Hosmer, xxx-
vli
Waldo, Joanna, 82
Waldron, Mary E., 174
Wales, Content, 213
Elkahah, 16
Httzadiah, i:», 16
John, l.V-19
Mary, 10
N.-itlianiel, Hi
l*rudenc«>, l.>
Thcron A u^ustus Derby,
xxxvii. xli
Wulkden, ICiilph. *j2
Walker, , 72
mr., 44,411
lUut.. IM. IS";
Edwin lawyer, xxx-
vii, 130
Elizabeth, 202
Francis A., cxii
Jesse, cxxx
Jonathan. 361
Lemuel, 98
^ cxcvi
Index of Persons*
^M
^^^H Walker. R«beocA« 200, 202,
Wa«hfnjrton, t Georse, xx, 32>
eemfd t 38, Wl, 120-122,
Webflier, Aaron. 298 ^H
AblgaU,82,2Sii^^H
^^^^^^H Robert, 330
146, IM, 2.') 1,242,
Ann. 82 ^^M
^^^^^^B Timothy, UOO, 209, 292,
24», 260-260/^,
Anna« 82 ^H
^^^^^^g
286,288,555,3611.
Afllibcl, 62 ^H
^ Waj«h!ngtot], 2t»
3fl2,:i81, 422-424
Barbara, 84, 250 ^%
^^^H^ Walker, Evau^ & Ciuwell, Zt7
Lawreucie,44l>,450
Daniel. IxxtU, 247,1
^^^^H Walkinfton, mrs., UIB
Lunil, 422
257. :h3 I
^^^^B Wall, JobD, 11^
Martha, 207
Dafld, 8I,S56^1M 1
^^^^H Mary, 189
Mary, JJ36
KIdiid, 267 1
^^^^B Tboma«, 49
WMtfleld, Joane, 337
KlLsabeth, aS6 J
^^^^1 Wnller, June, 03, 160
Walter. ?»7
^^^^B John, <t3, 05, J&O
Wat^rboase. Butb, »54
Joel. 80 ^^H
^^^^H Unrgnret, 63
Samuel, 99, 100
J0Ratban,tsa,^^H
^^^H WiUtlni. JitmeB, 70
Timothy, 864
Josephf 81 ^^H
^^^^H Walter, nir,, 2\5, 1 1 1
Wat*rmao, Abigail, 170
^^^^K^_ Waltoo, CUfTord S., Ixxx
Carolina. 84, 2G8
Marj,8Li4,aM™
Mercy, 82 ■
^^^^^^^L Joiloti i>x>ctor, XTxlX
Chloe, 86 1
^^^^^^^1 Niithanlel, 274
ClnTi!*Kn, 258
Oliver, 66 1
Rachel, m, «M J
^^^^^^r Richard, n, M
^ WttmpatiODK Tribt\ The, 2A2
Daniel, 267
Elizabeth, 82
Ruah, 86, 2S8^M|^H
^^^^B Wnmiiitta, SO^, 2(H. ^65
E«ra, 267-269
Rath. 81 ^^H
^^^^H Ward, ^mra., 2H
Fhebt', 212
Sabra, 84 ^^M
^^^^1 Warde, | Abl^ull, 271
Richard, 172, 261
SamaeK 2S& ^^M
^^^^^^R Audrti'W, 'i72
ð. 62
Sarah, 81 ^^H
^^^^1 fc:ibiih«th,272
Bhubad, 86
Susanna, S3 ^HH
^^^^^H J. Lti 0^(100,419
Watere, Abigail, 70, 77, 80
IiutOey E., Ixxxl
Tbomaa, 83, 281,9^
^^^^H John,
WUtlam A.. 109
Florence KlLza, Ixxxi
Zervlah. 81
Hannah, 278
Weed, fiaraU. Ivil
^^^H wmiam U., Ixxxll
Henry F., xv, xtI. M,
Thotua«. 40§
^^^^H Wardale, KranoeA, txl
92. 96, 97, 188, 190,
Weekea. /Cyr«neT.,38»
^^^H Ward el I . M itry , ^i
214,210,283,326,333,
Weeks, i Joseph, 410 1
^^^^^1 Word wo 11, Mnry, c
343/357,410
Mercy, 134
^^^^^^ Ware, ElUha, 127, 128
RichArd, 343
Nlchal««, 408, 409 i
^^^^^^^^L Emma F., IW
Satnuel, 45
Renew, 213 ^^H
T. Frank. 244
Ht'peot. 213 ^H
Thomas Franklin. 119
Weegoequlueijua, 202 ^^H
Weetamoc, 261-20^ ^^H
^ Lymnn G., itxxlx
William, 278
^^^^^M \\ nr en , ftee W arr« n .
Wtttkin, Arthur, 210.217
WelQli, / .468 ^H
Welche, \ Ebeueier. «8 ^H
John, 210
^^^^^H W aruurd, ■,. 213
Tobitta, 210, 217 i
Edwaril, IM ^H
^^^^H Warner, Anne, 209
WatklDft. Walter Kendall, xxx-l
John, 9b ^H
^^^^^__ ElDah. 258
vll, 92, 90, 182, 214-
Paul, 98 ^H
^^^^^^L Ichabod, 253-2&a
219, 23«, 240, 312
Waller, 330 1
^^^^^^^H Jeru»b a . M , 257
WatJon, nir»., ex
Weld, Anna, 444 1]
^^^^^^^H JobQt 103, 'im
Chrlntopher, 98
Uaac,^
BLt-y wnnivm*,«xUII 1
^^^^^^^B Lqcj, £3, 2S3
iK m 1
^^^^^H Uart]ia.8S
Watt«, mrs., 389,
* J
^^^^^B lfarj,63
Moricarur, 330
li! i^443 i
^^^^^H O0t»TlA,BSg
Wnyland, Francis, cxxlT
Euuici;, ill ^M
^^^^^H Fa]aala,83,2&l,2^
Wuymouth, Timothy, 408
Eira, 444 ^H
Habijuh, 442-444 ^H
^^^^^^ PliEm&4
Wealtli. Elinor, :i-45
^ SallT, 84, Wi
^^^H Tobias, 74
Weare, Hannah, 102, 408
Hanudli,444 ^H
Tbeodor«, 402, 403
John, 442. 444 ^H
^^^^^H Wurr, John, 103
W«a«er, Addle Guthrie. 242
Judith, 443 ^H
^^^^H Warren, t r>ank], :»KI
Weatherbee, t Berjamln, 61
Katharine, 444 1
^^^^l Waren. iJolm, 155, 2^
Wetherbf. \ Rachel, 293
Lucy, H4
^^^^^^^^^ Joicpb, exxxlx
Weatherford, 113
Margaret, 442
Weaver. Clement, 36-1
Mary, 442. 443
^^^^^^^^^H Mo«eg,
Couttanl, 353
Olive, 270
^^^^^^^H NlchoUis, 28U
EdwnrtJ.35:i
Samael,442,444
^^^^^^^^H 8aiuuel D.,
ElUabeth, 363
Sarab, 444
^^^^^^^^P Samuel Edward, xx-
Kllce, 343
Stephen M„ txvUl
^^^^^^^■^
John, 363
Thomas, 442, 444
Welle«.|AM.^,260 tm
WelllB, [lleiUamln.fBI, 253.^64,
Weill.. ) Edw fu St.^nley, l^^
^ Warwick, Alfoe, W
Mar>-,363
OreDW„3B3
^^^^H Warwick Hrothufs and Batter,
^^^^1 110
Patli^nce, 863
^^^^^H WiiKe, Anne, d1>
Webb, ( Amy, 171
^^^^H Wttflhhiiru, ^ Elizabeth C, :iM
Woeb. i Brlw, 325, 327
vvUl ^H
^^^^^^_ Wfifibbimi«, i Israel, 15. 3&4
CIflri**a, 202
.3?8^H
^^^^^^^^L Jamc«,;t64
Han nail, 290
^^^^^^^^H
Harriet KA>Taond. 171
-53-^58
^^^^^^^H xxatlx
Henrv Aborn, 171
!
^^^^^^H 16
Ira, 2y3
Ji»tHi, ^*,1
^^^^^^H Mary, 16, 378, Ui
Je hi el, 200-202, 291-293,
Jor<eph, 257
^^^^^^^^M Nehi^inlBb,
2115-l.W, 300. 130
L-ruut'l. 2M
^^^^^^^M
John, 144,415
^^^^^^M IS
Joseph, lyfi 1
.84
^^^^^^F 8ctli, 16
Mary. 201, 202, 291, 298,
^ Wealthy, 15
200,311
]•■;. ;■■ . -:.
^^m WaAhififfton, — — , xvi
Piiebo,327
l:li-.:.i ..:.♦
^H mf., 423
Thomas, 327
i'-'M-iiii.Sl^CXTtli ^
^^^^^0^^ mri„ 36, 422, 42$,
WIlJram,341 [Ix
Sim«ou, '^6 ^H
^^^^^^k
Willium Seward, zxjc«
J
Index of Persons.
cxcvu
WeUingtOD, Bei^amln Frank-
lin, 151
Edith, 161
Mary F., Ifil
MiraAnn, 151
Wellls, see Welles.
Wellman, Joshua Wyman, 236,
447
Wells, see Welles.
Welsh, i John. 344
Welshe, i Jonathan, 145
Thomas, 145, 852
Wellstedd, i John, 345
Wellstede. \ William, 345
Wempetoo, ."^6
Wendell, Abraham, 410
Dorothy, 410
Elizabeth, 419, 451
Jacob, 410
John, 419, 420, 451
Katrlna, 410
Merer, 410, 420
Sarah, 410
Wentworth. Thomas, 342
Wenzel, John, xxxvli
West, Amelia, b2
Jeremiah, 82
Jalia A., 360
Sarah, 271
Westcott, T., Ixjdi [355
Weston, Byron, zlyii, d, oil,
Caroline, 365
Edmnnd, ci
Elizabeth, 357
Isaiah, ci, 365
Josiah Dean, d
Jalia Clark, oil
Hehltable, 107
Sarah, d, 365
Thomas, xxTiii, 110,
367
WestOTer, Elizabeth, 327
Henry, 327
Wetmore, Ichabod, 460
Whallen, Ruth, 311
Wharton, Edward, 60
Whattoke, John, 280
Wheadon, ( A^hbeU, 272
Whedon. ) Daniel, 324
Submit, 272
Wheeler, / , 106, 466
Wheler, ) Abijab, 400
Ada L., 160
Ashley Pomeroy,152
David G., 150
Edmond, :I48
Elizabeth, ex. 152
Elizabeth Triming-
ham, 152
Eauice, 140, 150, 162
Frank P., 149, 368
Frank Fomeroy, 152
Franklin Uoar, 140,
152
Fred Maynard, 161
Hattie E., 160
John, 150
John Uoar, 150, 161
Julian A., 151
Kemp Maynard, 151
Laura, 15u
Leonard, 160
Leonard Samner,161
Lucy, loO
Mabel, 161
Mabel Alexia, 161
Mary Elizabeth, 162
Rebecca, Ixviii
Sarah, 400
Sarali Louise Sey-
mour, 160
Susanna, 348
Thomas, '/86
William, 160
WUliam L., 150
Wheelock, , 72
Eleazar, 352
Elizabeth, 352
Ralph, 124, 120
Thomas S., 124, 126
Wheelwright, Andrew Cun-
ningham, 318
Caroline, 318
Edward, xxx*
▼11, 315,318,310
Henry Aagu8<
tns, 318
John, xd, 408
Joseph, 318
Josiah, 318
Lot, 317, 318
Sarah, 317. 318,
310
Susanna, 318
William, 364
Whetherill, Samuel, 424
Whethyngham, John, 156
Whielden, Samuel, 250
WlUIam Holms, 250
Whipple, Job, 375
Mary, 375
Ruth, 444
Sarah, 172
Sarah Cayendisb, 875
Sibbel, 200
Whippo, AbigfUl, 107
James, 107
Whlskett, Mary, 195
Whlster, Olive, 274
WhlsUer, dr., 335
Raphael, 190
Whiston, Joseph, 166
Whltaker, David, 52
Jabez, 148
Mary, 51
Whitoomb,John,00
Nathaniel. 106
RosilU, 106
White, , Ixil
Abel, 202
Abigail, 88
Adeline, 16
Ann, 81
Anna, 85
Asa, 201
Betsey, 85
Bette, 81, 83
Broughton, 108
Charles A., xxxix
Clarissa, 85
David, 16
Dorothy, 85
Ebenezer, 88, 108,cxzx
Edward Noyes, cxxxii
Elihu, 257.
Elijah, 16, 257-260
Eliza, 16
Elizabeth, 15, 16, 201
Eunice, 402
Francis Mary Edwena,
cxxxii
George, zlvii, cxxx,
cxxxi, cxxxii
George Rantoul, cxxxii
Hannah, 1(8, cxxx, 202
Henry, 258
Jacob, 808
James, cxxx, 360
James T.,2.')3
Jane, 201, 204
Jemima, .398
Jerusha, 81
John, 16, 16, 93, 07, 103,
116. 100, 336
Josiah, 291
Josias, 07
Kellam, 344
Levi, 257
Lydia, 15
Martha, 81, 84
White, I Mary, 16, cxxx, ezzxl
oonVd ) Mary Hawthorne,
cic^xil
Mehitoble, 16, cxxxi
MiUe, 84, 258
Naomi, 16
Nathaniel, cxxxi
Nidiolas, 00
Phebe, 16
FoUy, 16, 85
Rhoda,16
Ruth, 85, exxxl, 258
8aUy,85
Samuel, 15, 402, 404
Sarah, 16, cxxx, cxxxi
Seth, 16
Sophia, 250
Susannah, 15
Thankihl, 213
Thomas, 16,85,108,108,
cxxx, 258, 250
William, cxxxi, 345
Whitehead, Mercy. 324
Ruth Berrien, liv
Whitfield, mr.. 47
George, 801
Henry, 260
Whitford, W. C, 867
Whiting, / Abigail. 205
WhiUn, {Abraham, 70
Currenoe, 70
Dorothy, 442
Esther, 806
Joseph, 86, 87
Leonard, 467
Mary, 144, 201, 202,
202, 205, 401
Samuel, 106, 100,201,
202, 201, 202, 205-
207, 200, 800, 436,
437, 442
Sarah Ann, 70
Stephen, 308
William, 60, 70
Whitman, Anna Howard,cxxiil
Charity, 40*
Charles Bumham,
xlvi, oxxii, oxxiii
David. 404
David Snow, cxxiU
Ezra, cxxiii
John, cxxil, cxxiii
Mary Kidder, cxxU
Nicholas, cxxiii
Sarah, 884
Snow, cxxii, cxxiii
Thomas, cxxii
Walt, 117
Zacharv, 384
Whitmarsh, Saran, 421
Whitmore,WiniamIIcnry,xxx-
vil, 70. 77, 78, 80
Whitney. AblgaU, 206
Agnis, 201
Elisabeth, 201
Ezra, 201
John, 201, 206, 410
Jonathan, 2&7
Joseph, 86
Lucretia, 201
Mary, 401
Moses, 201
Parmela, 20S
Rebeoea, 287
Tabitha, 401
Willinm C, 412
Whittemore, Elizabeth, 77, 70
Henry, 360. 871
Joseph, 46, 46
Whitten. WiUiam V., xxxix
Whittesley. Charles B., 468
Whittier, Charles, xlvi. cxxx-
viii, cxxxlx
Deborah, oxxxviii
EUsa Isabel, oxxxlx
ImiaofPt
'4, • UmammK, euMLiffl
"SS^fSS;
J4tai GncBlMrf. 112; '
lutjw CJULEtiil
JbKth, CBJL&fiii
ExrA.M4
, .ZH^MO
Edward, 3SS
WiidfTfcoHT, Adolpli, tf
Wif w ■Ihil. gfh E^ xxxte
Wi4M, Jacob, »»
Bct«>e»,lZTfii
Wight, C. H- 1*2
Chaiie* HcaxT,
Wilbar, « Abijab, U
Wilbote. ) Aaaa, 16
h, IS
£|>brBim,U
Uaaaab^Xft
Marr.U
Mebitableie
Fatieaee, U
Fhebe, 10
Itewrl, U
frhjidracb, 16
ha*anaa^x, IS
Zlta^ 15
WUooz. Daniel. (10. «1
ElcraDor, "jS
Eaoiee, :^
I IMC. 440,441
Iiaac \\\ Vi, 91
J'>*rph, 4i», 50
Oliver, cd
harah,4:i, £0
Tbanltfal, 271
Wilcox-«on, >arah, 451
Wild. Ilel«n T., 4M
JooathaD. 406
8amael, -H^
Wilder, , xlir
LTd ia Ca shiDg, CKZXiJC
Mary, K)l
Nancy Jewett, zxxri,
xl
Thoina«,cI
Titu*. 401
Wilde* , Oeorire Dudley, bcxz*
HaViet. IxxxrlU
Wlllcfcs, John. 27
Wilkin«on, iiuth, 223
WlllanJ, .111
A-hton Rollins, xli
K* U>cca, Ixxlii
Willc/)x, »e«- Wilcox.
Willet, ,\c\
IJanuali, :iU5
Jaiu'rn, :s96
William the Cooqaeror, 27, 313
WUliaios, ,cxxxiT,cxxx-
ix, 212, iS6
mr.,2»4
D«vfd,ll*
Deborah, Hi. 1?f,S JBggWjtl^i.
Edwd Evcffctt,
Edward H^ 291
Edward H^ay, xx-
ix« xhrl, cJULXii, WBis vw^ 4i
21S
EZrira Ai
Ui,2l2
Eniee. IZl, 122
Eamerfesee, MS
rraacfa EdwMd.
CKZxvii
George H^czxzTi
George Hgnry, ^
cajLEii, cxxxvfi
Haaaab-aM
Harold Ems.
Tfi
Henry, Ti,lM
Healer, 2£l
Htocklef. IM
.George,
WBiiek, Maripvec, &1
Kilea,n
.40^ilfll«l
dr^xe
Jacob, tt
JaMB, 16
Jcaiie LeBa-OEXX
JobB,IOMail.caczx>i
Ti,220 1
JobnFoiter,285
Lrdia, 1<
M arr, 16, 82. 106, 3M-
Mercy, U4
Nathaa, IM i
Nathaniel, 16 j
Paal,4<M »
PoUy, 290
BeUel.cx
Bicfaard, 106, 126
Robert, 2106
Robert Breck, xU
Robert Stanton, 360,;
361 ;
Roger, 39, cxxriii,;
cxxxTi, 212, 251,.
372 ,
Roffer Bryant, cxxx- 1
SaUy,85 [rUl
Samael, 85, 123, 126,'
2^3v4
Sarah, 106
Simeon, 16
Stephen, 106, 391
Stephens, 70
Thonias, 286
Timothy, 16
Washington, 12
William, 106
Zebadiah, cxxxri
Zipporah, 16
WUliamfOD, mr.,4ll
Cassandra Walk-
er,4J0
Joi^eph, xxxrfi,
364,372
E^}Bh,^Sl.»S
ffJirabeth, SO, »
M2
WiUlDgtOO,
Benjamin, 86
John, 87
Joseph, 86
Oliver, 87
William, 87
Gilbefft,3tt
Gowe^4]6
Gaiie.asi
HaBDah,2SI,3Sl,«
John. ^C^ 2M, »1
362, »4, 365. 4W
442. 1»
Joj>eph.40»
Jo^iah, 351, 352
Mary, 351. 352
Mo$«». 399
Nathan, 351
Nathaniel, 352
Otis, 352
Patience, 352
Paal,362
Peter, 352
Rhoda, 202, 352
Rath, 352
Sarah, 392
8ilaf,352
Susanna, 31B
ThankfU, 352
Unity, 309
Vina,M
WlUUm, 409
William Bender, 16
Winder, John W., xzxix
Wing, A. U.. 457
Ebenezer, 457
G. Dikeman, 457
Joseph, 11
Wingfield, 1 ,343,313
Wingefeild, I 346
WingefeUde, \ Edward Marii
WingfeUd, J 104
sir James, 101
Marie, 101
Winkley, Frands, 409
Winkworth, John, 337
Richard, 337
Winn, } Ann, 124
Win, {Edward, 124,241
Jos«tban,96
Index of Persona.
czcix
WiDBlow, , 73
Edward. 89, 111, Iffi,
Ellzabetb, 182
John, 71, 182
Joiias, 30
Mary, 182
Sosanna, 181
WilUam Copley, zzi,
xxil,zxiil,220,221
Wtnsor, Jnstin, 181, cxxxril
Winiton, Alanson, 127
Annis BotUford, 127
John, 129
Sarah AnnlB, 127
Winters. WiUiam, 219
Wintershnll, Henry, 343
Winthrop, G., 99
Jamei,'307
John, 27, 39, iO, 41,
IxtU, 111, 119, 117,
839.310,359,371
Robert Charles, yU
Stephen, 118
Wise, John S., 118
Wiseman, Henry. 160
Wiswell, Enoch. 400
Rebecca, 400
WitheU. John. 92
WlthereU, , xdtr
Wltherley, Martha, 347
Withewell, , 280
Witbington, Anne, 91
Arthur, 93
Faith, 213
Henry, 91, 219
Isabel, 93
John, 98, 213
Lothrop, 91-97,
214,215,217-219,
341-310
Margery, 219
Nicholas, 219
OUrcr, 219
Richard, 219
Sileoce, 213
Submit, 213
Theophilas, 93
Wixon, Lydla, 351
Wolcott, I AUce, 93
WooUoott, 5 Chri.«topher, 93
Elizabeth, 93
Henry, 93
Henry Roger, xU
Marie, 93
Roger. 93
Wolfe, ) . cvi
Woltr, S Edtnood, 157
Wollage, Elijah, 196, 130, 437,
4:{9
Wolseley, general lord, 1
sir Charles. 44
Wood, \ , 13, iTlI, 201,
Woods, 3 230,338
Alice, 413, 410, 417
Anne, 199
Anthony. 231
Benjamin, 51
Edmund, 235
Esther, IV9
Francis Augustas. Ix
Frank, 467
George, 299
Henry, 1*^ cxxxiv
Henry Ernest, Til,
xxix, 318
Isaac, Ix
Isaac Francis, Ix
Joseph. Ix, 199, 290,
29f, 293. 295
Margaret. Ix
Mary, Im9, 278
Remember, 15
Samuel. Ix, 199
Sarah £.,lx
Wood, ) Stephen, 15
cont'd, \ Tabitha, 410
Thomas, 217
WiUiam, Ix, 278, 410
Woodberry, see Woodbury.
Woodbridge, Anna, 403
Anne, 403
Benjamin, 402
Betsey. 402
Betty. 402
Dorothy. 402
Elizabeth. 402
Eunice. 402, 408
FreeloTe, 402
Hannah. 402, 408
John, 401-^103
Louis, 402
Lucy. 402, 408
Martha, 101
Mary, 101, 102
Meroy, 102
Norton, 102, 408
Paul Dudley, 402,
403
PauUina, 402
Rnftas, 402
Sarah, 402
Thomas, 402
Woodbury, ) Angelina Eliza-
Woodberry, ) beth, ciii
Charles Levi,
IxxxTiU-xc
Clinton A^ cxxx<
ix
EUzabeth, 224
Elizabeth WU-
Itams, Ixxxriil
Ida Sumner,
cxxxlx
Ida Yose. cxl
John^xTiiUxxX'
7iU,ciU
Leri, IxxxrUi
Nathan, 45
Rebecca. IxTill
Sarah, dii
WiUlam, Ixxx-
Tiii. 224
Wooderoft, Robert, 150
Woodman, I , xIIt
Woodmanne, > Agnes, .^5
Archelaus. 345
Edward. 315
Hugh, 315
Johanne. 345
Peter, 345
Thomas, 190
Woodnall. James. 318
Woodruff. Anna. 82
Benjamin. 58
Elizabeth. 58
Gardon. 82
Mary, 82
Susanna, 380
Thomas, 380
Woods, see Wood.
Woodward, , 147
Frank Ernest, ZXX'
Tii
Freedom, 213
Joseph. h6
Patience. 389
Rhoda,82
Richard, 214
William. 90
Woodwortb, Caleb. 17, 18
Jane. 81
Miriam. 83
Samuel, 83
Sarah. 47
Wookey, Richard. Ill
Woolchurch. Mary. 210
Woollcott. see Wolcott.
WooUey, Rachel. 51
Woolaey, Theodore D., ezzt 110
Woolworth, 8. B., exx, 137
Wootton, , 313
Woraster, Bei^amin, 98
Worham, mr., 40
Wormsted, Mary, 420
Worster, William, 409
Worth, mr., 310
Worthington, Abbie Bartlett,
IxxTiii
Fannie, Ixxrii
Jonathan, Ixx-
Til
Lucinda, xcir
Roland, IxxtU,
IxxTiU
Wraxmll, Peter, 327
Wrenn, John. 335
Wrentmore, Richard, 93
Wright, ) , Ibi
Right, \ mr,. 383
RUe, ) ensign. 140
Ueut., 441
A., 273
Abigail, 892
Abylene. 201
Alffred Barton. 151
Alfred Hurd, 161
Anna. 393
Betsey. 150
Caleb, 395
Charity. 275
Charles, 134
Charles ETerett, 151
Clifford Bemis, 151
Daniel. 390
DaTid, 175, 253
Edmund Frank, 151
Edward Franklin,151
Elisha,293
Elisabeth R., 151
ElUnor, 175
ElTira Armenias,131,
Emma, 151 [242
Eunice. 131
Frank Stewart, 151
George, 97
George Emery, 151
Harry Mansun, 151
Huldah.394
Jamen, 175
Jane V. R., 151
John,87,338,342,396
Jonathan, 253
Joseph. 134
Joseph Henry, 151
Judith, 293
Lut..411
Marie. 312
Mary, 392-390
Mary Ida. 151
MaryM , 151
Nathan. 291
Nellie Maria.lSl
Nicholat. :i09, 371
Philena, 291
Prudence, 150, 457
Rebecca. 273
Ruth, 131
Salone S.. 151
Samuel. 131, 275
Sarah. 175
SUas. 131
Solomon. 131, 201
Stephen Mott, 369
Tliankful. 291
Thomas, 175
Timothy. .11n2-380
Wright and Potter. 2.i3
Wyatt, Waltstiil. 213
Wycoff, .15«i
Wyke, llent. gor., 27
Sarah. 27
Wylley, Dorcas. 212
John, 212
Joseph, 211
cc
Index of Persons.
Wyman, Hannah, ezri
Olive, 364
Thomas Bellows, TO-
TS, 144
Wyncoop, Hallenbeok, Craw*
ford Company, 114,
123,362
Wynn, Jacob, 200
Phebe. 200
Wynter, sir John, 411
Yademanse, Thomas, 342
Yale, Michael, 219
Bobert, 219
Yale, Thomas, 210
Yate, f Alice, 219
Yeate, ) EUxabeth. 219
MaUoe, 219
Elizabeth, 03
Yeamans, Frances, 27
John, 27, 28
Mary, 28
William, 28
Yeate, see Yate.
Yerrington, Catharine B., 171
Yongue, mr., 72
York, dnke of, 142
Yoang, Eliia Melrille, bd
JaUaA.,buuc
Margaret, 197
WilOam. 1x1
William Hill, xll
YoangloTe, , 112
Jonathan, 70
Ollrer, 70
Sarah. 70
Timothy, 70
Violet, 70
ZoU, Tereui, Ul
INDEX OF PLACES.
AbiOabar, Colleire of (En^ed), Transilvanla, 347
Abbey Church, Malmeabary, Co. WilU, Eng.,
Abbot Academy, Andorer, Mass., 461
Aberdeen, Scotland, cxMi
Aberdeen»hire, Scotland, 391
Ablnfton, Mass.. 181,404
Acadia. N. S., 166
Accomenticus, see Agunenticns.
Acton, Mass., xWI, 61, 121, 151
Acton Tunrill, Co. Gloaoester, Eng., 336
Acworth, N. H., 202
Adderbary, Co. Oxon, Eng., 331
Addington, Co. Kent, Eng., Ml
Addison, Me., 406
Adirondack Moontains, Ixvi
Africa, 79
Agamentlcos, 366
Agawam, Mass., Ixxrii
Agricultural College, Amherst, cxiil
Alabama, Ixxxix, 113, 132
Alaslca, cxvl. cxxiil, 462
Albany, N. Y., xxxv, xxxvi, xxxviii, xM,
Iviii, 114, 118, cxx, cxxl, cxxv,
127, 135, 137, 138, 140, 178, 183,
186, 362, 369
Albany County, N. Y., 138
Albany Inittitute. cxx, cxxi
Albany Law School, Ixxix
Aibrigbton, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire,
Eng., 234, 366 '^ * I
Albrighton, near Wolrerhampton, Shropshire,
Eng.. 231
Alder^gate, London, 218
Aldrington, Co. Wilta. Eng., 336
Alexandria, Va., Ixxxviii
Allenville, Walpole, Mass., 398
All Hallows, Barking, London, Eng., 325
Allhallows, Northampton, Eng., 97
All Hallows Parish, Tower Hill. London, 30
All Saints, Hastings, Co. Kent, Eng., 218
Allynton, Co. Suffolk, Eng., 66
Alnwick Tower, Lincoln. Eng., 343
Alstead, N. U., ixxlU
Althorp, 366
Alton, 111., 407
Alvington, Co. Gloucester, Eng., 336
Amagansett, L. I., 61
Amboyna, 28
Amenia, N. Y., 177
America, ix, xvi, xrii, xlx, 30, 35, 37, II, IvIJ,
Ixxxill, Ixxxiv. 95, xcviii, xeisc, elll,
cvii, 108, cxT, 116, 118, 12.3, 125, IM,
127, 128, cxxlx, 135, 136, e^^x^Tir,
i:i8, 140, 143, 149, 171, 189, 2l7, 213^,
233. 2.38, 239, 240, 241, 260, 2K3, 309,
310, 312, .339, 346, 352, 357, m), M4,
365, 368, 369, 370, 377, 379» 393, 447,
448, 458, 460
Aroerthani Parish, Co. Heris, Eng., 331
Amesbury, 3Iass., xxxvi, 103. 112, 123, .364
Amherst, 3Iass., xxxviii, xxxix,134, 243
Amherst College, xxxiy, 243, 363, 402
Andover, Conn., 83, 84
Andover, Mass., xzxrl, xll, 112, 124, oxxri,
131. 183, 187, 260, 286, 287, 873,
379. 416, 439, 447
AndoTcr Theological Seminary, xxzir, xcil,i61
Androscoggin Kver, 30
Anisquam Kiver, 40
Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, xIt1,oxxxt11
Annandale, N. J., IxiT
Annapolis, Md., 461
Annapolis Royal, N. S., 103
Ansonborough, 197
Antigua, West Indies, 27, 28, 29, 31, 1
Antwerp, 340
Aquidneset,311,312
Ardmore, Pa., xxxrili
Arlington, D. C, Ixxx
Mass., xl, xli, 372
ArUechwedd, Diocese of Bangor, Caemarron-
shire, 863
Ashaway, R. I., 367
Ashbume, Co. Derby, Eng., 93
Ashford, Conn., 163, 224,^, 288
England, 120
Ashland, Mass., Ixxxi
Ashley, Eng., 192
Ashton, Co. Devon, Eng., 141
Asia, 389
Astley, Co. Warwick, Eng., 218
Astoria. L. I., 351
Atchison, Kansas, 376
Atchison County, Kansas, 376
Atkinson, Mo., xc
N. U., xxxtU
Atlanta, Ga., Ixxii, 373
Atlantic City, N. J., 244
Atlantic Ocean, .37, 61, 116, cxxxiv. cxxxri, 454
AtlanUc States, 361
Attleboro', Mass., Ixxxi, 88, 442-441
Auburn, Me., 243
Auburndale, Mass., Ti. rii, xl
Augusta, Ga., liii, Ixxli, cxxxix
Me., xviU, xxxvli, xxxix, 125, 243
Aurora. N. Y., 243
Austerfleld, Eng., 365
Austin, Texas, xxxr
Avesnes, France, 866
Avon. Conn, 273
Ayer, Mass., 131
Backstreete, Yeavlll, Co. Somerset, Eng., 92
Bainbridge, N. Y., 223
Ballincham, Co. Cest, Eng., .325, 326
Bally boe, near Clonmel, Tipperarv, Ireland, 240
Balsham, Co. Cambridge. Eng., .347
Baltimore, Md., xxxv. xxxviii. xxxix, Ixiv,
Ixv, Ixvi, Ixxi, Ixxii. xcix.
CXXX, 162, 225, 226, 243, 374,
461,462
Banchary, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 391
Banff, Scotland, 391
Bangor, Diocese of, Caernarvonshire, 363
Bangor, Me., xxxviU, xlix, 108, 226, 244, 404
Pa., xxxix
Banwell, Eng., 283
Barbadoes, 1, 147, 148, 180, 278, 338, 846, 847
Ofsa
Index of Places.
Bsrkliuittted, Ifing^i ex
fiamiinl, Yt,. exlrilt
Banutfrble, Co, Deiron, En;;., 544
BantitAbte^ Muse,, xlvift, 128, 168. 1(», 17i, 312,
364 443
BjUTloetoD, N. H,, 364*
N. S., 237
B*nholoinew*f , Trinity Pnrlib^ MB
Borwick, Co. 8omereet, £i}g.. 2isZ
Batb« £&«.. '2t«2
Me., IxvU, m
Bath and Wclld, Diocese of, Co. Somerset, £Dg.,
Butt:* n
BattI et)g,»lld,234
Battn
Bay Ck,!uu>, txjiiii* xci
B«y of Ftmdy. 71
Beamtn^ter, r.v Dor^<'t, Knp.. 281
B«»H ' SovaSooUft, 71
Beckl ;n.,110
Ji« iford.-hin-, Kng.. W, :iGO, ^3
Betfait, Irtlftud, i?
Mt.,xxxviJ. 3M,«72
Belgitiro, cxxvl
Bdiefout, Vn., cxJlfl
BeUowg FnUt), Vt., xxxlx, bdT
Jlelmont, ^fii^^*. ex
beloit, Wis., ci
Bi-mu^V [(eighth, 354, 3^0, 371
Bene field, Eii^., 166
Beiiingt'JH, CVu Il«!rU , Eog., 362
Beonington, N. H., cix
Vt., 114.222,276
Bereeti^N, Y..48,50
Berkl^'y Divinity Stiliooli Rllddlctowiii Coiul»
Berkshire County, Mass., If, cU, 1<I2
Berlin, Coaa., lid, 27^1
Ma»i» X3cxiv
Frtisftia, tixxvli
VU, CXVli
BermndaA, 1&2, ]t)2, 106
Berwick, Me., 364, 3J^, 145
6«tli&l, (N>&n., xxxbc
Vt,, cxlv
Bethlehem, Conn, li, 178
BeTerljf Mann., Ixriil, buratlx, 115
BiddeJord. Me., 12&, H7, 402
Biderra, Bcn>?al, 3CiO
BUIeHca, BlaAa., xl, 51, txll. txUl, 77, 181
Bitlericay, Essex Co., £ng., bcxx
Biiiiiis:rk!rati . 3!ii»»., ftti
BItV alrn, Kn^., xxxtII, 115, 348
Birii .: , xxxviil
Bir?*v 1 1 Irts .Scotland, 301
Blackbuui vou, Co, Ox an, Eng,, 3'.£5, 330, 336
Btaok Rock (BuffiJo, N. Y.;. cxxx
Blandford, Uass,, cix, 222
Blet»oe. Co, Bedford. Eog., 941, 342, 347
Bloomacld, N. J., m
N. Y,, tn
Bloimorton, Co. Norfolk, Eng., 66, 161
Bocklog, Co. Etftex, Eng„ 4 Jo
Bolton, 45, iQ
Conn., 80-^, 2&3^26a
Lancashire, Eug., 194
Ma<f., 3a I, 352
BonininiU^ Shrupahirp, EBg., 284
Bousall, Derbyshire. Eng., 1^
Bordeaux, Fraocp, Ui, xcvUi
Boitoo, Mam,, ▼, Tl, vii, 11, xif, 14, xrill, xx,
xxl, xxll, 27, xxTii, XXV I U, no,
S2. xxxiv, XXXV, xxxyi, xxx-
tU, xxxvIU, xxxix, 40, xU 41,
xH, 44, xliy, xlv, 40, xM.xItU,
xIJx, k, IviJ, llx, Ix, Ixi, Jxiti.
Ixlv, lx¥, Lxvl, Lxvll, Ixvlil, 71,
Uxlli, Jxxr, 7fl. Ixxvf , 77, Ixx-
vii, IxxTlti, 79, Ixxx, btxxll,
lzz3dU,86, IxxjtTUI,^, ixxx-
BoitOQ, MflfS^—
is, 00, xei, xdn, xeir, xcv, xcrl.
xcYii» xcTilt, xcix, e, 101, el,
eiii, clT, cr, ctI, lor, cyU, iOft.
lo(r, cU. ex, ]11« cxi, exit, m.
cxtil, 114, n«. cxTi, 117, llg,cx-
viU, 119, cxix, 121, 123, cxxJii,
cxxlr, 125, cxxT. cx^vi, 127,
cxx^y. IW, 130,1
cxxxil, 133,cxx\
It, cxxxv, cxx
cxxxlx, cxI, ex I
144. cxlv, cxlvi,
Ui\ cviix, ^.■>i, !:•
^i,
4 JO, i in,
421!, i St*
443 ■^■i' ■ ' '
isk*, 1^7, ius, i^j, 16u, ilJI, Kl¥,
Atbeacum, xxrjl, cxxiv
Baek Bay^ exxxiv
Baimist4?r*t Lnne (Winter St.), 481
lieaoon St., 13, 107
RratUo St. Church, 414
BuQch of Granea Tavern, 131
Central Cburcti, 12
Chapel Burying Groand, Ifil _
Chaunoy-HiUl School, U, xxxlr.lxo*
vUi, cxxxiT,fiX-
liv, 4/-t2
Comer's Commercial Colk'ge, gCUEtI
Common, (VO, 110
Coraraonwealth Avenur, 14
Coii^ri'gntionai Building, 13
to]. 11*3 Hill, :«iO,42l
Con thill J civ
DUpcn&ary, 13
Englhib High School, cIt, cX3«t
FaneaU HtHl. 467
Fir^^t Church, Ivl, Ixir. ail, 317, 319,416
Fort ailljxvl,ci?
Fort Warren, 133
Frankiiu Flaw, 11
Baucock HouM?, BeAOon St., 317, 319
Harbor, 400, 410, 440
Hf^rh School, IxvJ
HoiiK' for Aged Women, 13
liiHtilut*' uf T..-clLTir.|ridrv', 13,242
J\ing'--
iviug'- ronnd, tfO
King :-
Ltitin .ScIiG^^U lx>l, cx^litf CXXTl, 316,
l.uwtll luiitltiite, CJLXXTlU [317
Mtltou I'lace, 11
Museum of Fine Art«, xX]CT,»3Tl4 en*
vl, 374
New North Church, 415
New South Church, 349
North Church, 144
Nitrth Kii'L !tH:-vL cxlvt
OH s> 14, cvl. exjcxlr,in
Old.^'f ix, 451
Ferkiii u .^od Uiissafibiurttf
8ch>H4 lor the [illud, 24^
Tofft Ofllctf Square. 2ri3
Frovldeiit iDBiitulion for Savlngt, U
Tubllc iJbrjiry. cxxvt, KH, 230,*^, 451.
ht, I'uurs Church, IxxXvUl {m
Sumni
Trenir. . :ij2
TrJEUt .XXVlll
I ,vxiv%lv, c
'^' loneil Bank, IS
\\ ■ :. '.. ....._1j,315
WinthropCburehj 131
Young Men's Chnatlon Ass(
L^ex of Places.
ocui
Bocworth FWld. Ebc^ Ml
Bookler.Co. Kent, Em^««
Boxford. lUu^ 353, 367, 415
Boylston Mrdkal School, 4M
Bradford, Mamu, czrii, 380
Bndon, Fore« of. Co. Witts, VMg^ S5, 95
Brmdwmt«r Uaadred, Ebc^ 3U
BniBtrce, Eag.. 30 ^
llAM^ Kt. 12B, cxxxi. exl, 2», 2X3,
22S, 31». 350. 356^ 367, 401-ICM,
414, 415, 417
Brmmford. Co. Soffoik, Edc.. tfi, «, U», 161, 163
Brmsdestoa, Co. Saflblk, tkg^ t»
Bnuiford, Conn., 22. 24. 177. 23:». 2M, 271, 272,
273,275,3^,451
BrsfenoM College, Oxford, Eng., 3»
Brnttleboro', Vu. ixxw, 149, ISO, 151, US, 196,
190
Branchin Handred, Emg^ 3S2
Braybont Harbor, Kittery, Meu, 351
Brayboat Harbor Conufton, Kittery, Me., 351
Brazil, Empire of, 117
Breda, NetherUnds, 27
Brvdfield, SnffoUu Eag., 2!4
Bremen, 456
Brentwood, N. H., Ixxix
Bre«eirorth. Co. Soflblk. Eag ., 155, 156
Bresingbam, Co. Norfolk. Eng., 62, 156, 160
Brewster. Mass.. xii, lxxxUri6B, 169. 174
Bridewell Hospital, London, En^., 191
Bridgewater, Eng., 230
Mass., xxxiT, 230, 863, 285, 351
Vt., 293
Bridport, Beamlnster Handred, Co. Dorset*
Eng., 281
Brighton, Mass., xl
Brimlleld. Mass., 50
Brindnrorth, Co. Wats, Eng., 335, S». 330, 334,
Bristol, 455 1335
Conn., xxxix. 129, 179, 271, 273, 275
£nf., 27, 41. 42, 43, di, 143. 193, 325,
^», 3^7, 329. 332, 334, 339, 347,
4:0-113
Broad Street, 412
Christ Chnrch. 325, 328
Diooene of, 281
Grape Lane, 412
Hospital of Qaecn Eliaabetb. 412
Lamb, The, Broad Street, 412
Marsh, The, 411
Merchants Almshoose, 411
RedclilTe. 334, 335
St. James, 332
St. Mary Port, 325, 328
St. Mary Beddiffe. 325, 327
St. Nicholas, 325, 328
St. Pliilip's Oat, 332
St. Stephen's. 411. 412, 413
St. Thomas, 325, 32K, 335
Workhoose, 332, 333
B. I., 167, 168, 169, 170. 172, 173, 174,
369, 370, 386, 449
Coanty. Mass., 89, 90. 166, 174
British Museum. 451
Brixham, Eng., 369
Broad Chaike, Co. WUU, Eng., 337
Core, Cumberland. Me., 30
BroadkiU, Del., 225
Brockton, Mass., xxxir, 230. 374
Brompton, Kng., 1
Brooklield, Conn., &4, 387
Mass., 11, 12,265,286,306
Brookllne, Mass., r, vt, rii, xxii. xxir, xxvii,
xxxTi, xxxril, xxxriii, xl,
xli, xlvU, IxT. ori, cxyiii. 167,
2^*0,228
Brooklyn, N. Y., xxx>', Irl, IrU, 107, 242, 361,
462
Brookrille, Indiana, 369
Brotbertown, 232
Broughton, Shropshire, Eng., 234
Brown UnlTersity, xxxiv, Ixxr, Ixxxi, xd,
xdi, xdii, 121, 247, 249, 251,
363,373
Brown's ChiMieyt^441
Brownrille, K. T., bdr
Bmisyard, Eng., 68
BrmBswick,3Z
Me., 30, 212, 213. 461
Brash Hm, MUton, Mass.. xcriii
Brassels, Beigiam, lU
Bratoa, Somersetshire. Eng., cxl
Backiagfaaasshire. Eng.. 191, 19:!, 335, 3», 330,
Bnekspoft, Me., e, 116
Baenos Ayres, RepabUc of, 364
Ba&lo, N. T., xxxir. xlrli. xlix, 107, 121, US,
Balxaria, txxxT
BalkingtOB, Eng., ISS
BaU Ran. Ixx, od
Bnnker HUl. 60. 132, 230, 37S
Borcfaea Swamp, Gnllfocd, Conn, 176
Bargate. Eag., 153
Burke. Vt^ Vff
Bnrke Coanty, Ga., lir
Bnrltagton. xdx, crill
Iowa. Irii
Vt-,lxxT,232,460
Bamte Wood, Eng.. 161
Bumtwoode Weale. Eng., 343
Banrington. East West Jersey. 194
Barroagh Green. Eng.. 96
Bnry St. Edmunds. Co. Sofblk, Eng., 64, 1S7
Caddington, Hertfordshire, Eng.. 29
Caernarronshire, Wales, MS
Cains College, Cambridge, Eng., 1S8
Calais, Me., cxxxix
Calcntts, Ind., Ixxxriil
California, xxxir, 387, 460
Calshot Castle, Eng., 219
Camberwell, Co. Surrey, Eng., 192
Cambridge, Co. Cambridge, Eng.. lix. 96, 206
Masc, T, Ti, Til. xxii. xxrii, 30.
xxxir, ^ xxxrl. xxxrti,
xxxriii. xxxix, xl. xli, xl-
ri. xlvii. 59. Ixir. 76, xd,
cxii, 116, lir. cxrlii, 120,
122, 127. 131), 1.11, cxxxT,
cxl. cxliii. 145. 146. 163, 220,
232. 231. 236. -.'41. 243, 244,
246, 354. 361. 36::, 364, 365,
372, 374, 413. 415, 418, 458,
455, 448, 460, 461
N.Y.,288
Cambridge Academy, cxxix
Cambridge Colleges, Mas.*.. 246
Cambridge Farms (Lexington). Mass., 372
Cambridgeport, Mass., cxviii, 452
Cambridgeshire, Eng., 66. 97
Cambridge Unir., Eng., 23S
Caius College, 188
GonTill 1 oil* ge, 188
Newnham College,
IxXXTtU
St. John's College, 450
Trinity CoUege, 29, 40
Camden, Me.. 31
N.J..276
Camelford, Eng., 27
Campbeirs Location, N. T., 163
Canaan, Conn., 274
N. Y..80
Canada, xl. xxxiU, xxxr. 1, 71. Ixxii, 119, 121,
cxxxill, 1<^, 360, 368, 406. 462
Canandaigua, N. Y., 150
Candia, N. H., xlri, cxxl. cxxii
Cannon Sow, Westminster, Eng.. 341
Canterbory, Conn., 400
Eng., 336. 3:^7, 340. .'^42
N.H.,XTlU.clU, 183
Canton, China, xdx
Mass., rii, xcUI. xcrl. crii. Ill
Canton Schwytz, Switzerland, ex
Cape Ann, Mass., 89, 40, Ixxx^Ui
Cape Breton. N. 8.. 18. 184
Cape Cod, xlriU, 78, 80, Ixxxili, 109. 345, 368
Cape MeninqniB, 76
oaw
Index of Places.
,Tt..27l
rfUU^OMyi^a
rtejbczt
il,.
1», Go. BMkTsi^ ai
Va,, bcxl, 114
'OS
'i
.45§
^ M».*., cxxxUl __ ^ .^
. ^. C , 3CX^r, XX3CT» VEXtS, tsxU.
OMtiMtawn, Mm*., &1, 76, 77. 78, TV. «0. t3Exx,
1*1. li 16i,I»l»2H, 367.
H.B.'Si.%»i.^«».ia7.
«o. OVm 1M« 1«7. Sil
CbatHnm, Co. WUtA, Eog., KB, ZH
Charlewood, Cnir., 21fi
CliM« City, V»,, 171
ChAihftiB, Conn., 7B. 80» 980
Ga.. lia
Cbfttbam Tcrirmliip, Wftterhok DlitrlDt, Ccnm^
CliMtavqw Co., N. T.. cri, Z»
ClujtTitiam, Co, Siilltolk, En«^ Vm
CbdluifD C« , X. T.,2!!QI,2£&
Cbelmtford. Miui<^,, xlriU Mi 121
ChrUffA, 3rM*f , XJCXT, xxxrt, xl, xll
Ch^pplo^ lVico>tnt>t, Co. Bttckt»Elig^ Wl
Chepatuw, Cm. ^loomoiiUi, Eng., 90
CbMhsiii, Eiij(., :nl
Chester, Kdif . aia
K. .'<.» 44, «, 2ZS
Ohio, 11
Vt.. U»r, liW, 201, 2M, »3, 300. 435
Cbetter County, Eng., IrUl
CbetMrlleid. lliuiji,, xdr
X.U.,xli, 199,400
Chlavefina, [taU, 11
Chicago, LI J,, xxxir, xxxt, xzxrt, zxxrli, xl-
Ti, xcix, loe, crlli. 109. cxix,
cxxt, 12S, 130, 13S, cxllv, OXlr, 149,
•^^5, 231, ^dS, 241, 242, 2&1, M6. 3^8,
no^. 371 , 372. 37a, 410, 466, 400
CWeheiler , C^*. Suwex, Eng., «, 411
Chldk*hxuU, Eoir., 344
Chftldlij^'shjiiusCo, Kent, Eog.,M4
€biUlwoU}, N, S., Ixvl
Chin, Uepubllc of, :i64
CbilJloothu, Uliio, :m
CMutt, x,xctx.i7ti
Clilpjiciihani l^ariPh, Co, WIlU, Eng., 218
Choffaton, Mrtinbrhlge, Co. Dvvoii, Mng., »44
Chrlet Church. Barbtido«, M7
Hristol, Eng., S26,328
CbrUtchorch I]<;itp1ta1, London, Eng., 104
ChriJtltfn Afiileord, Dlooeieof8viiiD, Rnr., HS
CUwlnnaU, Ohio, ]txx*if,xJtr, 107, iai,cxxxvll,
i cx-xxviu^ 374
l<3]ieliiiifiU Unlrcriity, exxxrill
eaoai. If . H^xacxvtt. H^ CKfr, OCT, czhrtiX,
Ridk,3r.T^a»
J,B^.,M»
, Olkiowt xxxvl, ncEflilt grrtE^ !
tZ^tZ7
Qr«tst.(
I, Kng^ 115
.«.«.€«» I
Oetcr, Cbw flnfritt, Bmm^ a
Potty Cftllrg , xjglT, rfk, 3
OOMMitar, Oooa., 78
Co. Bwex, B^g,.
Cole«iinL Amttttam Puriili, Co. Qerti, Ma^
m
CoOcRe of rruMtb Parity laEacx
OoUcg* te ir«« B^ad, »
CoUmiIkn Ov^iem, ftl
CoUrafci, TtM, »
Colorado, Izxzlt
Coliimbte, Me.. MB
Jlo^ zxxrt, xzxrfi
R«pttblkof,SM
8* c., lu, nil
ColmuUA CoHe^e, 1»
ColttttblAtt UniTtrflttr. be
CohuBboa, Ohio, xxxr i^ni* ^
Cooeord, MAM., xx?c
Till. !.,„.„, w.^
374, 414, i6^
H., xxt, 230; SS0, Me, ^74, 4fi», MS
xiXg xxxiO. xxxtr, 40, trt, txxl^
ludT, 7B, 90, fl», 90, tt|f
107. 116, 119, m, exxvfiur
]SB,m,ia3,m,i77,sz,i
si2,us.MfikaM,as^as9,i
Coti&oeiieBt Bfvcr» 7$» 273
Conwmr, Eng., M>
nTTi., xlril. cxlTt
C^ipeDhagen, Deninnrk, exxwi
Cornell UDlTtrsIty, xxxIf, 1S2
CornU h, N. Um cxir, 106. 293
ComwAll, Conn., 274
Eng., 339
Coniwxlllf , K, S-, xlTtt. cxirll
Coriicambe, Co. Donei, Bii^., 2$I
Coninna, xdx
Cottaw Cily. Hma*, xU
Cound, Shropihfre, Eng., 8M
Couffin's I«lAiid, C»§oo Buy, 149
CoTeatiy, Coon., 47, ^. 178, 2H, 443, 488
Eng^ in, 94, lft£, \»18
C^wts. EQg.,219
Cowler,^ klddleMai, £Dg., 219
Craflioary, Yt., 407
Crnt«-" ^ F"^ , I5«
Crt <hlre, Eng ,, B«
Cr- I., 127
Croa..^;,.., ...
CrosJiwickfl. N« J., 34
Croyden, Kng., IW
Cuba, cxxil
Cumberland Co., He., 10
Cumberland Creek, 74
•*Cummlng*vill«," cxIH
Cniniufngtoa. liafl«., 405, 408
DaltoQ, Matt., ol, cti
Daubury. Conn., IrH
N. H., IxiX
Danby, N. Y., oxxxrUI
Dativeri. Maaa., xxxlr, £iJCrU» Itt, STS, 414
Dortiaoof, Eng., 141
Index ofPl(xce8.
Doi
k Doi
Dartmontti, Eng., 880
Dartmouth CoUefe, IxIt* borlx, xcrll, 114, ex-
tr, ctxht cxxlft va. oxz-
Tlt. cuVlT, 1S8, 378, WW, loe
Darenport Ride?, Conn., ItI, ItIU
Daventry^ North UftDia, KnR>t 97
Dean Academr, FraaUtn, MkaM.^ ejoudx
Dc^AD eland B. luBf ., 2J7
-I>evit, Bedford sbtiQ, Ed«., 2M
iDcdtiajii, Cq. £«a«x^ Etkg., H, 2in
LKXxrUl.clH.oiv, m, im, 130,
Gxxxvl, cxxxrm, 333|M1,«M,
250, 398, 400
^ field* Ml'. xxxrU
Matt., 122, aS8
iMlMce, Oil I CI, xn
'»ware, Ixxli* 372
OhlQ» xjccr
Count J, F€Qii.,S8i
Delhi. India. 28
D«iLlaoa VnltenhYt xUx
Dpnmart, N. Y., 405
Denajivlll^, Me., xlvtl, cxxxix, 03e1
Denver, Col., xii
^peptford (West Qreenwlch), £ng„ M
iDerbf, Conn., »S2
Bug., H
\, zcvltl
I Moine«, Iowa, 40fl, 407
olt, Mich., ux?li,cl, 353
' te*, Eof ., 368
hire, Krif » flS, llfi, Ul^ 190
■ Piaa, V . . Bag., «2, IE3, ««« 00. tt, 153,
U3. 155, lAd, tSB, 140
Dlfltrlct Qt Carliile, 6&^&3
Dlttrlct of Columbia, xxrr. lxxjdz,37S
Dobba Perrv, N. T., xxxvlU
Dooathkeedvp trcliind, 100
Pongola. A^lca. 2t<2
i&ujfton,
HhropshJr«, Eng., 398
■rebeater, ICng., 110
Mail.,
T, ^L xxt, ^oextI. xxxtU,
itUxll,xrylt,^,04, ciH, ex*
ix, 124« CXXlT, cxxx, cxxx-
Ti. 2trA 21!», 270, 352, 372, 377,
406. 415, 417, 441, 4iJ3
Hel«hta,SB0
(lim«o), Umiu «xxxtx
UphftmH Comer, 377
DorkJnff, Co. Surrey, Kna.^ 04, 00
Dorfletsliire, En^.. 115,210,251
DOTcr, Ma^i., Ixxxli
N. H, I2fi, el, 354,44«,|61
"DraiBtochtv," 101
DiibUn, Ireland, 12», 217, 300
N. H^cxxxlll
County, Ireland, 37
Dttboqae, Iowa, txxjclr
Dodley, Mali., 70
Dnke'a Baattoo, The, Fort OumbcrUnd, 73
Dnket Cooaty. Ma«a.. 179
Dnmmer Aeftdemy, 370, .180
Diuittable, Maaa., 70, 77, 70, 00, 443
Darham, Coon,, xxxrlli, 48, 177, 178, 370, 372,
273, 274, 275, 270
Xc., ZTlJL V25
DntobMi County. N. Y^ SO
Dvxbory, M&i«,. of, 1«0, ISl, SB3
EtdlBg, Co. Mlddletex. Enf .> 325, m
Xvthoou, Co. Qlottoi»tur, £ag.« 327
S*tt Bloomfleld, 4d
N.T.,274,S75
Boaton, Mmi., 114
Bralotrve, Maat., 100
Bridf ewater. Mua., «xll, 330
Omnbridge, Maaa., 79, 80
Coker, C^ Soai«net, Ung., 379. 281, 282,
303
▼OI». LT. 15
Fji«t Dennlt. Uaaa., bacxU
Eaftern Efarbor, 88
Eaet Greenwich, B. I., 100
Guilford, Conn., 47, 48, 40, m, 271, 272, 275
Uaddam, Conn,, 77, 7rt. 80, 450
Ea«thsm, Mmk.*^, 12tf, t«t
East Hampton (Chatham), Coan., 900
Eaatlianipton, L. I., 5a. 01, 300, 309, 100
Ma«i., 01
Emi Hartford, Coon., f^, 85
Havt'D, Conn., 35, 332, 331
India, 21V>, 3711
Jersey, 112
Eaaton, Ma«i.. cxl, cxil
EutRindge, N.H„T
Rf ver, 23
Oaarter, Gattford, Conn., 371
Bangna, Maat*, Ixxtli
Button, Maaa., 344
WalpolQ, M aaa., 306
W«>ft Jeraey, Amertoa, 101
WIlMn^ton, Conn., 288
WlndHor, Conn.. 83, 231, S33
Tarmoutli, Maaa., 454
Edrartown, MarthA*a Vineyard, Mass., Ijcxzl,
iTo.iao
Edgton, Shropshire, Eng,, 900
Edgwood, Conn., 137
Edmonton, Eng., 342
Egypt, Gxxii, 'H8
Efght Mile Klver, 78
Elgin. 300
Eliot, Me., xxxlv, xxzyft
Bllsabethtowo, X, J., 458
Elkhom, WU., xxxtH. 127
Elmlra, N. T., xxxrlt, xU, iS$
Kl r««o, Texaa, Ixxz, Ixxxl
Eitealey, Ehg., 95, 96
K!KSoS;(Manorof,Eng.,4ia
Kl worthy, Bog., 93
Klv, Eng., 04, 9«, 90. 450
Cathedral Church of, Eng., 449
£mmltttburj{, 5Id., Ixxl
Enfield, Conn., 107, 2^
England, ix, t2, xr, xrl, jnrll, 20, 37, 39, 32,
xxxlll, 30, M7, 39, 41, I, ItII, 04, Ixr,
00. 07. 09, Ixx, ixxvl, Ixxxll, Ixxxir,
Ixxxviil, xd, 94, 97. xcrti, xclx, dl,
cili, cril, 109, 111,0x1, cxxli. 1231, 120»
120, dxxvi, cx:XTlll, 139, exxix, 136,
im, 110, 111, 142, ]43,exltli,czlir, 157.
1^, IH, 190, 230, 329, 230, 235, 236,
311, 248, 278, S79, 382, 309, 310, 311,
813, 814, 33A, 328, 887, 830, 341, MS,
167, 306, 306, 370, 371, 375, 377, S79,
387, 300, 404, 413, 420, im, 449, 456
En^ed, Traii«llviinla. 347
EpplDg, Co. Ea«ii<x. Eng., 340
N. H.,441l
Bury, 5Ianor of, Co. Ea««x. Eng., 340
Epaon, Co. Sarrey, Eng., 38
lilHe, i*a., 151
County, N. T^ zUx« oxzjc
BM>pQi, N. t ., 04
Eaaex, Maai., 103
Counly, Eng., 04, tSi, 3S6
Maaa., IQO, 103, exw. 199^ Ol, 900.
270,277,276,983,318,300,
301.308,378,410
IniUtDbe, xxxly, 1U7, 132, 277, 278, 2S»,
402
Eton College, Ixxxiv, IxxxtU
Ettlngton, 18J
Europe. 12, .17, Irltl, Ixx, ixxrlL Ixxxi, Ixxjt-
iv, xcil, cxfi, 121, exjcfil, exjpdr, 160|
237, 248, 359, 564
Evani, N. y., xlix
Eranpton, 111., xxxw, 373
Everett, Maf»., xxxril, XKXl^
llxeter, Eng., 140, 'JSi
N. U,, XXXV, xxxlz, IZJc!iE« xol« ISO,
133, 134, 401
Academy, xdll
Exln, Iowa, xxjetU, 120
ccn
Index of Ftaet9.
E-re, C4. Mr He Ear^ «2* •. IS* IM. w. u»
' Xftsor of, Co. ^«iE>{k, Ear., «
nan, Mmmt of, Co. sof >2k. Ea^., m
£7r,£Af.,2U
FAirfu Omntj, Va., V. »
Fairfield. Coma., W. 382
0»aaC7, Cooa., 1«
Fiirbarvn, Mm**., ru
FaL->ff!u Co. TTCUKZ, En*., M2
Fumv^vat CoL«tr^, xxzir. Ul
Falmaath, Mm*^ m. i»
Far>T. Co. .'*o*»ex, Enf ., 219
FtfmiafrtOB, Coon ^ x.xxTf ,!:£», 2Z3, 22S, 23i, iia
Me., zl, Ixxlii
Ohio^i:^
scate formal School, Me., 2i1
Fara^bam, Co. sarrey, Eaf ., ;s:.i
Fermo. Italj, ziTfi. li
Far Koefcavaj, L. I^ 28. »
Wwhnf Hillii, Mau., za
F«niaf ; Co. EMez. Eag.. tti
Fi^U Colaaibian Mateaa, ITS
FIfleM, Eag., US
Fitaibarf . MaM., zrili, zxziT, zxxriil, Izz-
lii, lOfj, £fi
FItx, Shromhire, Eni;., 3M
Fltzwilliam, N. U., LiO, «»
Florida, zeriii, 312
Flubia^» L. I., Iz
Ford, .Shropshire, Eaif., 906
Forest of Bradoa, Eag., S9
ForU, Italy. lii
Fort Aaae, X. T., lid. 401
CaroIoDg, 1b4
Corincton. X. T., Izziii
Combcrlaad, Nora Seoda. 70. 71, 33, IM^
107
DoqaeflDe, Izz
Edward. lU, UO. L<I4, 1^ U6, U7
Fitber, 114
MeLp.Izz
Miller, ISS. »5, 1%8, U7
Popbam. Me.. 143
l?heridan. 111., xzzrii
Ticonderofpt, 114
Warn^n, l-'fcl
Foalbaj. Barba*lo9, 347
Foar Coart#. Tbe, Dublin, Ire.. 217
Fowey, Co. Cornwall, Eog., 33!>, rHO
Fowleaweeke, Eog., a.i7
FraminghaiD, Mai»9.. zxxIt
Frampton <;octr«ll. MitQor of. Co. Gloaee«ter.
Eng.. 4L2
Framptoonpon-Serem. Manor of. Co. Gloaee*-
t(:r. Eoz., 411
France, lii, Ixxrlii, zeriii, czzri, 157. W2, 213,
Franklin. Ma«8., Ixzzl. Ixxxii, 196
Fa., xzxix, ixxi
Academy, ixxxi
Coanty. Ma«s.. 228
X. Y.. Ixxiii
FrederickJbarir. Va., 114, 355
Freehold. N.J. ,-fl"J
Frode?ley. ahrop«bire, Eng.. 366
Fruit liill. No. ProTidence, K. I., 247
Academy, K. I., czl
Fulbam. Co. Middleiex, Eng., 219
Galena. III., cli, ciii
Gallarate, Italy, lii
Gardiner's iSay. 61
laUnd. 61
Genera, N. Y.. Izr. IxzxiU
Switzerland, xzzriii, 224
Genoa, luly, 28
George Augustus Unlreroity, Gottingen, 438
GeorgU, liH, lir, Ixxx, 197. ^51, 391
^cientidc ln«tltute. Ixxx
German Flatu, N. Y., 405
Germantown, Fenn.. 131. 267. 268, 410
Tenn.. 114
Germany, 12. Ixxx, czzri, 128
Geitley, Eng., 218
GiLiaB,5rH.,«
U^iOdr
Gla^iffov. ScodaMi, tzi, IS
GIa«tMibv7, Omb^ ^ 119, ITS, SV
GlenijB, ?««ociMd, VI
Glea'f FaOa, X. TL ezztz
Oea SpriBffs, X. T.. xciB
GJoacMMr. £■«., SS. xaf. SU, XB,a»
ScXlcMaa^y
Trislt J CbHich, TCUk
^ ,3».4a^41,2U
Coaarr, Ta., 198
hire. Eac.,1
. ..lz,199»S9.»B»ai,4U
GoUiag't Fans. Va^ U4
Goadbant, Eag., M3
GoBTfU CoOcffe, Caatei49Bb E^- Ui
Goodleigh, Co. Devon, Eag^ lift
Gorha^Me.,9n
Aeadeaaj, Me^ tzrfi
Gorhaabarr, Eaf3^171, ITS
GoMwoIde Han, ThraadcatOB, Oo. fliMk,
Cag..«B
Goafaea, COaa., 177, aai, 27S, 27ft, 279
Maaa.,lM
G0ttfBgCB,4»
Graftos, Ma**.^ laft
X. H..U9
' Graad Sapid*, Mleh^zzzlx,lzxzl,iaft
Graarflle, Coaa., 177
OUo,zIiz
Great Barriaatoa, Maaa^ «, 79
r Bead. Kaaaaa,2S
I Beatlej. Co. Emcz, Eaa^ SftO
Britaia, «, Ixrii, zcrUi, UB» czzrfi.
czzziz, M2, 190, 1S7, 2C7, tB,
900.444
Graaadea, Co. Haattagdoa, Eag., W
Haddaa. Eag., M4
Harbor (Edgartowa), Masa^Ui
St. Mary'iTCo. Caaibridge, Eng., 91
ShemoB, Co. Wilta., Sag., SS7
Green Bay. Wit., 374
Greenbosb. X. Y.. laS, 157
Green Ca»tie, Antique, 27
Greenfield, Ma».<.. 2;S5
Greenland. X. H.. 366
Grevn't Harbour. Plymooth Colony, Maftn V
Greenrllle. X. Y.. ITi
Green wicfa, Mau., 351, 3S2
Green Wood«. 1^
Grenada, W. I., 1
Grinjbill, Sbropiblre, Eag., 966
Gri«wold CoUege. 251
Grittenbam. Co. Wiltf ., Eng., 325
Groton, Conn., Izxrii, 271
MaM., xxzir. zzzr. IziU. 130, Ul.M.
457
Guilford, Conn., 41. 46^50, 86, 175-179, SSM:*.
352,353,496
Co. Surrey, Eng., zzzr, 99
Vt..223
Hackney, London, 216
Haddam, Conn.. 46, 49, 76, 78, 179
Hadley, Maas., 401. 460
Hadlyme. Conn., 78
Hahnemann Medical College, Pa., e
Hainaat. 356
Halifaz, 45, 46
X. S., zzzr, 71, 75, Ul, 127, ISO-ltt,
czlril, 286. 37ft
HalloweU. Me., Uri, czrU
Halston. Shropshire, Eng., 2M
Ham. Eng.. 154
Hamburg. Germany, ezzrl
X. T.. zliz
HamUton. Bermuda, zlri, ezxil
Can., xzzriii
X. Y.. 406
Hammersmith. Co. Middletez, Eag., 331
Hammonasaett. East Gaillbrd, Conn., 271
Rirer,270
Hampdfn, Me.» zlrili
Index of Places.
ccvu
HAmptliire, Kagn VO
Gouty. 1
Hampctesd, Eng., 3S
nTh^ xli, 2», tf6
Hampton, cxxzii
CoDiL, 377, 378
MaM^cxtr
N. H^ 112, 123, 351, 3U, 356
T«.,cx
Hanover, 45
Mats., ▼. xxU. Its, 220, 225
H. U^ xhrii, bdii, 114, cxxriii, ezl-
▼iii,r3
AcademT, 237
Haawood, Shix^hire, Ens., 234, 366
Hariem Hei«bu, N. Y-TlM, 285
Barley, Shr^hire, Eng., IIA, 234
Uarlton, Eng.. 96
Harmaas, Antigua, I
Harrtman, Tenn., xxxriii
Harrington, Me., 406
Harrisbiirg, Penn., 375
Harriion bqnare, Dorcbetter, xet
Harrow-on-the-HiU, Co. MkldleMX, Eng., 192
Hartford, Conn., xrli, xxscIt, xxxri-xxxix,
40, 41, 47, Ux, T:^ 80. 83, 84,
xdT, xcTl, 11», 123-125, 127-
130, 132, 133, 175, 225, 23{i, 241,
242. 253, 20». 272, 353, 35(«s 366,
370, 3&4, 450, 451. 457, 436
VU, zxxtU, 241, 242
Coonty, Conn., 2S8, 447
Hartland, Conn., 275
Vt.,407
Harrard, Mass., 44, 45
UniTenity, .10, xxxiT, 44. Hii. Ut, Irfi,
IxlT, IxTiii, IxixJS, Ixxx,
Ixxxiil, Ixxxriii, xcrii,
c, CT, cri, lot*, cxxi, cxx-
Ti, cxxxi. cxxxU. 133,139.
exli, cxUii, cxlT, cxin,
152. 198, 217, 230, 243, 246,
247. 251, 252, 312, 315, 316,
318. 359, 377. 379, 413, 414,
415, 44-i. 452. 454. 461
DiTinitT School. Ixxr
Law School, cxxrii. exxxi,
CXiT
Medical School, cxlri. cxI-
Tii,452
Memorial Hall, cri
BadcUffe College, cxxxii,
454
Theological SchooUcxxxiil,
cxliU
Harwich. Mass., 87. 225
Has<drig, Somersetshire. Eng.. 190
Hastings, Co. Kent, Eng.. 141, 218. 313
HaTana. Cnha, 312
HaTerford, Pa., xcii
College, Ix
Harerhill. Mass.. xxxriii. 103, 112, exrU,
riii, 356
N. H.. 406
Hawaiian Islands, xxxiii. 461
Hawarden, Eng., Ixxxr, Ixxxrii. Ixxxrili
Hawksbory, Co. Gloacester, Eng.. 335. 336
Hebron. Conn., 83, 85
Hedingham, Co. Essex, Eng., 345
Helena, Montana, .165
Hempstead, L. I., 28, 29. Ix
Henborg, Co. Gloucester. Eng.. 411
Henlr, Eng., 188
Hereford, Diooese of, Eng., 234, 366
Herefordshire. Eng., 115
Hertfordshire, Eng., 182, 352
Heytor, Eng., 141
Highland MiUtary Academy, 373
High Wycombe, Eng., 331
Hillingdon. Co. Middle^^ex, Eng.. 192
Hillsboro'. N. H., xc, xci, cxxr
Center, N. H., xc
Hingham, Mass.. xli, 46, 226. 404. 406
Academy. 246
Hlnjda]e,196
Hiteham, Co. Bnckt, Bag t SS
Hitchia Half HondredTEBgM 3SX
Hinxton. Co. Cambridge, Eiag., M
Hobart CoUege. bmdSi
Hobart FreeCoUege,lxT
Hoddeadea, Co. Herts., Eag., 3», SSI
Holdenhorst, Eng., 227
HoUand, cxxHT^, 363-365, 368
HoUis.234
N. H., xxxriii, xe
Hotmesborg, Philadelphia, S7S
Holmc«dale, Jersey, xcrii
Holstein. eU
Holy Trinity Chareh. 948
Holyoke, Mass., 121
Boniton, Eng., xxxix
Boosae Tannel, cxix
Boosatonic Valley. 2S5
Boosick Falls, N. Y.. SS4
Bopkmtoa. Mass., 967
N.B.,xlTii.exxiT
Borham. Co. Snffolk, Eng.. 65, 154*
AUmton. Co. Snfblk, Eng., 159
Borw Keck, Qniney, Mass., 352
Boraley. Eag.. 218
Horton. Somersetshire, Eag., IxriU
Boandsboroogh, Co. Somerset, Eag.t S6S
Boward Unirersity, Washington, D. C., xxril
Boxon, Eng., 216
Babbardston, Maat., cxxxiii
BodM>n, Mass., 374
Ohio, 275
Birer, Ixxxrili. 3S9
Haghley. Shropshire, Eng., 291
Bandrie, Chesnam Parish, Bag., exlT
«• BonaiweU's Beach.** Me.. 143
BnnneweU's Point, Me., * ,a«_iaa
HonniweU's Point, { 142-144
Bnnsden, Co. Bertford, Eng., S44
Bontea, Eag., 943
Baatingdonshire, Eng., M
Bantiniton, Mass., li
K.Y.,r
Bnntors. Eng.. 945
Byde Park. Mass., xxxrUj
Icklesham. Eng., 218
lUinoU. xl. xxxiU. d. cxxxril, exHr, SS5
Unirersity of. 461
Imola, Italy. Ui
Impington, Eng., 96
India, 379
Indianapolis, Ind., xxxriii, 116, 4fi»
Institute of France, lii
Institute of Technology. 13, 24S
Iowa. Ixxxiil. xc. cxx, 137. 374. 457
IppoUetu. Co. Berts. Eng., 352
Ipswich. Canada. 353
Ipswich. Co. Soifolk, Eng., 64. 65, 68, 158, 159,
160, 161, 189, 195.
214, 240. 241, 353
Mass.. xxxr. xxxriii. 107. 112, cxiU,
119, 123, 124. 127, 129. 130, cxlUI,
222, 234. 2H, 260, 353, 354, 356,
375,415
Ireland, 27. xxxiii, 46, Ixxxri. xd, 100. cxiU,
116, 190, 157, 217, 239, 282, 325, 326,
328,341,342
Isle of Wight. 302, 303
Italy, lil. Ixxxii, Ixxxr, xdi
Ithaca, N. Y.. xxxir. 150. 2»
JacksonriUe. HI.. 407
Jaffrer, N. B.. cxxxiii, cxxxIt
Jamaica, 311
Jamaica Plain, Mass., xril, xll, xlri, lix. exxx>
ri,cxxxrii
Jamestown. N. Y., cri. 354
Va..355
Jamestown Island. 355
Japan. 138
Jefferson. Me., xriii
Jefferson County. N. Y., S7S
Jericho. Vt., erU, 406
Jertey.oU
Kng.,10t
ocvm
Index of Place$.
Jewett'i Bridge, 4S7
Johof HopUDf Coireriityt titxfl
Jordan JRrrer, 390
Jorduu, Rnir^ 329
Jordua. P«rith CtuOftPBi, 8t Glle«» Co. Baolci,
KalaiDAZoOt Utch^ iezxtU
KaofM, xxmr, xc, 132, oexxrl, £lf, SM, S78,
437
Ke«f}e. N. H.. g%U
Kenley, Shropshire, Eng., 391
KeiitiebecC<i»nty, Me,* cxxjtTili
K«nnet»ee Rirtr, Me.« H\ 144, 103
Konaebonk, He,, 100. 101
Kensington, Conn,. 273
Co. M Iddlefcac. Eof ., «2ft, »1
Kent, 1B9. 300
Kent County, Eng., 94, exl
Kenton, Co. Soffolk, £ng.,«t
Kentucky, Ixxxvlit
Kf^uunee, WiRconein, 467
KlllJogworth, e^jnn.. 48, 177, 270, 27«» S5S
Kimball Union Ac»deniy, catlv, exx?tt
Klnejiwood, Eng., 345
Kingabury, C^. 4«oraer»et, Eng,, 2SS
King! OiATltywood, Co. Uertt, £qg.,teSvaS]
Kinri CoUeg**, lx>odoa, Eng., 1
King'e CCoIuiuMa) CoUege, Ig, S»
King'* Co,, N. Y,, 118
Klng^i If oanuln^ t
King's Bonds, Eng,, df
Klnggton,Miiii4.,45S
Kingstown, i&
R. I., 12»
KlngMwar^, Eng., 1^
Kin^'A Weston, Manor of, Henbory PuiBht Co.
Gloucester, Eug., 411, 412
KinsAlc, 328
Kltlery, Me., »4, 351, 354, 387, 188, 4(», 444-44A
Kittei7Neok»M«.,4QB
Klttery Polnl, Ue., 410
Klrtoo, Eng.,21t
Knigbtetton, Uttery 6i. Mary, Dtrooililrtt,
Kng** 68
Koibub, Egypt, SB2
Lm Grmage, On., 249
IIL, xrii, scxxtU
La Ornnge College, Lu Orange, Ga., MI
Lake, Tbe, 1S3. Ib4, I£5, 186, 187
Lake CbamplalD. Ivi
Lake Erie, IJO, 4ia
Lake George, 118, 300
Lake Regidn, The, N. 7..1ia
Lakevllle, Ct- 137
Lam?>eth, Kng., 280
Laiiark«hb-e» Scotland, Ixsnd?
Lancashire, Eag,, 94, log, eic, S77
LaooBflter, Mau., 45, 130, 223, 2GB, 277, S07, S98,
400,401
W . H., xxxlic, 129, 488
Ohio, 3«l
Lanoflstar Cotinty. Pctm^ 358
LBoesboro*, Vt», 27»
Langue, Champagoa^ iVuio«i Hi
Lansford, Fa.,117
Laval, 4«2
Lnrenham, Co. Snflblk, Eng., 288* 89)
Law^fiird, Co, Eiselt, Eng., 214
Lawrence, Mass., xxxvU, 127
Lawnnce Academy. Groton, Mati,, 181
Leavenworth, Kansas, 379
Lebanon, lue
Conn., fsS, 133
N. H„ ««1
Ledbary, Co, Hereford, Eng^, 118
Ledeard Tryoxe, Eng*. 219
Let, K. H., 388. 389
Leevrard Islands, 27
Lehigh Unlverittty, 373
Leioeat«r, Co. Leicester, Eog,, ISO, t/f, 08
Mali,, cjd
Leicester AcadcTuy, xcUl
LeJoeetenbIre, Eng,, M|68
Leith, Scotland, tx3BctT
I^noz^ Ka«i., 1<K
l^ominster, Mass., bcrll, bacx.1
Lethered, Co. Surrey, Bng., tli
Lererett, Maa*., euziU* TM
I^ery Co., fla.. 194
Lewes, Co. Sussex, Eng,, 331
Lewiston, M^., Ixrll, ,t<Vj
Lexington, Maia., xrill, jcxxIt, x^cvril, xsat-
rhl, nxts, m, «0, lie, 01,
37S
Ya., xxjcrii S78
LIbby PriJion. xc\x
Liberty County. G»,, 111
Llcliaf^ld, Eng,, H, 218
Diocese or, Eng., 2Ss§. wm
Lldlard Tregoie, Co. Wiltip Knff., Ml, Mi
Linia,N.Y.,2T^ • — • »
Limerick, Me,, 81
Lincoln, Eng,, 343
Mast., xxxTf , mwiU 190, ISO, ISl, 149,
160, 1S1, 193,400
Keb., xxxT
CoUege, Oxford, Esg., S19
Co., Me., 31«, 4M
LkMxte'f Inn. Co. Hidd., BDf ., 3COTll*M4
Ltneolntldre, Ksg , CS, 1&9
LltoliiAtd, Cono.. i», tTT, 178, 224, 225, S74, 448
LittihJteld Co., Coon., IxxUi, 228
Laweeliool,2IS
8ontb Farms, Coim«, 177
Little Compton, B. I., ]H\
Little HalUngbnry. Eng,, M4
Littlefngton, Carnbiidg^shlre, Eng.,<!l8
Little Thornham. Co, SafTolk, Eng., 02,1
Tharlow, Co. fiolTolk, Eng,, 348
Littleton, 48
Mass,, xxxlx, eztr, 181
ff . H,, xxxrU
t^vennore, lie., xxxlz
Llvef|KK>i, Eug.. LxxxJv
UrfttgHon Co.. N, Y., «xxl, ISO
Lookport. N. Y.,xlix
Loftoa, Co, Essex t Eng., 102
LMRdoo, Eng., xvU, 2^. 28, 29, 80. 31, 88, JCCJCf .
xxxvil, 41, 42, iTl, 83, 84. 88, 87,
Ixxi, IxxxYi. 9t, 95, 98,xeru,Cb
116, cxvili, 120, 121, cmU. la,
OXJCVU, 141, cxJvi. 147. HO. m^
184, 189, 190, ml, 1V2, iwa. 194.
196, 196, lt>7, 214, 215, 218, 217,
218, 219, 227, 231, 232. 238, 281,
800. 314, 333, 334, S38, 841, 841,
344, 348, 847, 848, 8«», 88*. m,
378. 379, 388, 167, 391, 888, Hi,
418. 41^ 448, 408, 488, 481, 488
378. 879, 388, 867, 391,
418,4' *" *" '" -
Aide
Ail HaTlowa, Barking, 898
Tower HUl, 88
BMrebioder Lane, 817
Bodleian Library, 42
Bow, 97
Bread 8tr««t, 188
BHdewell Hospital, 194
British Masenni,4C!,m^8il ^
Cannon St.. 217
Charing CroM, 27
Chrlstohttr«h Moflpitrf. 188
Christ's Hospital,^
Clerkenwell, 193
CollrgeorArmt,64,88
Devonshire Hoase, 331
Dioe Key, ThaoiM f
Fleet St., 190
Fnlham, 219
Gradoos St., 811
Gray's Inn, 218
Nacknej, 218
H«ralds ColtM», 27, 28, 88
Eeoainrton, m. 381
King's CoUage. 1
KlngWUIIoA8t.,n7
* a'iI]i]L,UDaDr,siillr8H
Index o/Plciees.
ocix
JLondoD, Eng.—
Littto RasMU St., 2H, Ml
Lomtwrd St.. 217
London Wall, S42
Lodfste, 8:25, 333
Mannion House, 217
Hewer St.. Haokney, 216
Middle Temple, 215
New FUh St., 196
Paddington, 35
Paternoster Row, 227
St. Bennet'i, Qradou St., 842
St. Botolph**, Aldersgate, 218,
210
St. Botolph*!, Biiboptgate, 842
Saint bridei, 190
St. Dnnstan's in the East, 809
St. Edmund the King, 29
St. George, Hanover Square, 29
St. Giles Cripplegate, 219
St. Giles in the Fields, M7
St. J limes, Clerkenwell, 147,198
St. James, I*ioeadUly, 309
St. KatberiDe*8 near the Tower,
8«2
St. Leonard, Shoreditoh, 8i3
St. Magnus the Martyr, 157
St. Margaret's, Westminster,
141, 190, 191, 192
St. Hartin-in-the- Fields, 825, 836
St. Mary, Bow, 96
St. Mary Klmes. 214
St. Mary Magdalen, Bermond-
sey, 195
St Mary Woolcfanroh, Haw.,
216, 217
St. Mary Woolnoth, 217
St. Michael's, Crooked Lane,
194
St OlaTe, Sonthwark, 158
St. Paul's Cathedral, 226
St. Paul's CUssical School, 80
St Paul's, Covent Garden, 847
St Paul's, ShadweU, 196
St Sepulcbrt>8, 192
St. Mophen's, Coleman St, 843
St Trinity Minories, 192
St Vediist, Foster Lane, 192
Somerset House, 240
So. Kensington, xcviii
Southwark, 43
Strand, 363
Swithin'fl Lane, Common St,
217
Thames St., 157
Tothill St, Westminster, 95
Tower, 91
Tower Hill, 30, 92
W ardour 8t., 12:i, 226
Westminster, 191, 341, 448
Westminster Abbey, Ixxxyil,
191
Woolchurch, 216
Londonderry, N. H., Z3a
Long Ashton, Somersetshire, Eng., 191, 192
Long Burton, Enc., 116
Long Island, N. Y., 28, 29, xxxy, 53, 54, 65, 56,
Ivi, 57, 6«, Iviii, 69-62, 124,
1.37, 179, 203, 2»5, 301^308,
427-434
Longlands, Elng., 280
LoDgmeadow, Mass., 80, 84, ex
Long Point, Iwike Erie, 456
Long Smith Street, 348
Longton.upon-Tern, Shropshire, Eng., 366
L'Orient France, 285
Louisburg, C. B., 71, 186, 312, 399
Low CouutKes, 304
Lowden's Canteen, Fort Cumberland, 72
Lowell, Mas8.,xxii, Ixvlil, 109,cxrlii, 121. cxxt,
cxxxviii, cxlviU, cxlix, 151, 220
238
Lower Norfolk Co., Va., 196
Lowestoft, Eng., xtH, xxxtUI
TankJngton, Eng., 338
Lndgate, London, Bng., 886, 888
Ludlow, Shropshire, Eng., 60
Lunenburg, Mass., 45, 61, 858, 400, 401
vt^aoi
County. N. 8., 44, 46
Lntsen, Saxony, 391
Lydham, Shromhire, Eng., 866
Lydlinch, Co. I>orset, £i^., 116
Lyme, Conn., 178, 271
Lymington, Eng., 219
Lyndhurst, Eng., 814
Lyndon, Vt, 407
Lynn, Mass, xxxt1,xxxtU. Ixxiil, 77, 80, 101,
dii, 107, 132, 136, cxllx, cl, 182,212,
224, 279, 286, 842, 418, 410. 442
Lyons, France, 12
Macedon,262
Machias, Me., 406
Macon, Georgia, 878
Mj!i4li!ioii, i-'oniu, '^7^
Wii,« nitjit^ xltx, 1, 182, 188, 874. 480
Madfi^, Spain, 140
Majj^Ali-in CollejEi", O^t^for^, 887
Miiicldtone, Co. lii'tit. ting., 180
JUalnc, XI v» xU, :vj, M, xxxill, xxxT, xlvlil,
xllx, iKTll, i^, 109, 11.% 129, 182, 142,
exlfi, 143, 144. H*K 147, 149, 191, 192,220,
221, 28D, ^, L^^, 261, 368, 370, 387, 402.
40#,10«,40^^1U
Manffldd. t:[ig., 343
Maiden, Ma»i., xvlU, xxxri, xxxrli, Ixxx, 92,
96. 182, 211, 212, 217, 236, 410,
421 440
Malmesbunr, Co. WilU, Eng., 880, 886, 887, 838
Manassas, Ixxi
Manchester, Conn., 272
N. H., XXXT, xxxtUI, xxxix, xM.
119, cxxi, cxxli, 126, 180,
4«2
Mandon, Eng., 848
Manitoba, Can., xxxt, 188
Manomet (Sq. Plymouth), Mats., 236
Marais de Cygnes, 467
Marblehead, Mass., ixiv, 102, 224, 276-279, 316-
318, 413-422, 450
Neck, Mass., 413
Margaret's, 348
Marion, Ohio, 456
Marlborough, Mass., 46, 242
Marlesford, Eng., 214
MarselUes, France, lit, xeriil
Marshfield, Mass., 39, Ixxvii, 111, 129. 241
Marsh Gibbon, Bucklnghamnhire, Euir., cxx,
135,136
Martha's Vineyard, Mass., 173, 179, 180
Maryhind, 32, xxxiv, xxxv, .tO, Ixxi, lxxii,237,
338.451.458,462
Mask, Co. York, Eng., 325
Masonlan Patent, N. H., 236
Massachusetts, 1.3, xix, 27. 30, xxxii-xxxr, 39,
46, 50, iv, 60, Ixvl, IxTii, Ixix,
Ixx, 74, 75, Ixxvlii, 79, Ixxxi,
Ixxxrill, Ixxxix, xciii, V4, xo-
Ti, xcvli, 9e>, xclx, 100, ci-clT,
cvi, 107, 109,cix,lll,cxii,cxiii,
CZT, 116, cxTi, 117-119, 121, 126,
cxxri, cxxvii, 130, 131. cxxxl,
132.cxxxii, 133, cxxxiii. cxxx-
iy-cxxxvl, cxxxix, 142, 143,
cxIUi, 145, cxlv, 146. cxlri-exl-
viii,cl, 162, 16.3, 167, 168, 179, 219,
223, 229, 2.30, ZM, 2:J5, 2.37, 241,
243, 244, 251, 285, 312. 319. 339,
357, 359, .365, .367-372, 374, 376,
377-380, 439, 400, 414. 444. 451-
453,460-462 a
Massachusetts Bay, xxvii. 74, 75, xd. 99, 100,
116,277,313,359
College of Pharmacy, 461
Colony, cxxx
General HospiUI, 452, 453
Inst, of Technology, xcvi. cxiii,
Mattabeset Country, 828
ccx
Index of Places.
Miittapoliet. MMt.» 201, 208
MeiLd?iIle, Fb^ xxxri
Hedfl^ld, HAM., Izxr. Vi2, 309, 442
If edford, Hmi., t-t11» xxill, xxxv, aatjcvl. xjuc-
y|!l.rxl, 44. 7«-7y, 96, HO. 120.
23f», 23.5, :i73, 4W
Medford Bridge. Mfi^^., 78
rMntic), Mais., 77
Mf 1 of Maine, a4a
lit St»»JxxYU, 3J», 888
Mr;- ^ ■ ■ , .^*»8, 2t«
MelrOiie, Mftss,, xxjcrli. c, cl, 211
MelTorlcy, Sbroppliire, kag., 115, 234
I^lelvllle AcjideiDTt Jaflyey, N, H., Gvxxill
Mimoniinrook, iM
Mendoin, Mu'^s., Ixxitl, cxxxlll,222
Mftiotomy. Ma9«M 145
Meredith, K.U., 456, 4dO
M^^rtd«^I, Conn,, 2.18. 'ill, 273
N. H.| cxir^cxxvli
FnrUh, Waliitigford, Conn., 324
Merrimao, Muba.* 3^
Rivpr, 20O, 343. 380
Menymount PreiJB, Tht. 456, 467
Mexico, cxxli, 45.1
Michigan, xcix, cxILi, 3(M
i'iilYer.*ity, xcii
Middletwrougb, Mu^a., 1»2, 103, 107, 108, IdO,
220,201
Middlebury, 4S
College, exxix, i'JQ
Middle Oaddmn, Conn., cxxx
Middlesex County, Conn., 1^7
Eng„ S33
Miuft., xxviii, 77^-80, ^,
no. 133, cxxx>i,
cxxxvlU, 24 1, 31*6,
400
MJddl«iown, Conn,, Iv. Irt, 177-170, 183. 270-272,
274, 3S3. S6d, 360. Sm, 440,
450, 451
Midsnmtner Norton, Co. fifomeroeti Eog., 412
Milttn.Itttij. 11, lit
MiMenhAll, Co, BafTolk. Kng., 96
Milford, Conn., l'J«. 12^, )75. 224, 320, 384-387
Eng., Ktfl
Mil**., 127
Militiiry Acutkniy, West Point, N. Y., 388
3liJlbury. Mii«i., xxxiv, cxlv
Mill Cri^ek. Chesapeake Bay, Md,, 114
Mi Hi. riie, 1^7
Milton. Mma.t vii, xxxriii. xcviii, c, 107, 119,
oxxxix
Dorking I'liri^h. Surrey, Eng., (H
Co, Wift?. Bng.. 345
Collegt', Wis.. 367
Milwiiukep. Wi^., rca
MIu«ty. Co, Glouce^'ter, Eng
Wtli% Kng., TiiT
MInneiipoiifl. Minn . l±,:m
Minnesota, xi. xxxiii, litr^
MlsilMtppi, xJix
Hlver. xciU
Missouri, XXXV, xc. xcli, crilf, 243, 457
Mobile, AIa., xllx. xciii
Modrc^fleld Court, Co. Woroe»t«»r, Eng., tm
Mohortk Luke, N. T., xxxlx
Monet on Mil nor, ChippeabMin PariBh, Co,
Wilts, Lug., 21 K
Monk llopton, ishropsililre, Eng,, 3Gfl
Mou mouth. 111.. 22^
K. J., GXtix
Mona, im
yitiutiigue, Mftsn., 228
.Moiitmia, 'i(ii
•aiontaiik Point, L. L. «1
Montclttlr, N, Y., xxxvlli
MontgOHior}', Aln., ll,'l
Monlp^^lliT. Vt.. xxxvt, 231, 243
MontrcA). Csinndil, xxxv, c?ii, 126
Montroic, 3laMi., i^d
£>ummervlllf, Gn, lil
Montnerrat, Sir
More, Stiropihlre, Eng., 366
, 325, 329, 333, 834
Moi^aii, N. Y., xJtII, cxxlx
Moreton Corbet, Shropsbire, Bug.. 234, W*
Morlnh, N. Y..401
Morrift rounty. N. J„ 224
MoiTistown, N. J., 267, 2«8
Height*. W. J,, 2S5
KoitoQ Pinkeatooe, Co. Korthampton* Eag „
IVO
Mo»cow, Lirlngfton Co,, N, T*, 130
Mt. Bellevue, W, fioxbnry, clw
UoonC Hopv, 263
MorHa, N. Y,. cxxl. U9
Pleasant, 273
Mt. St, Mary*i College, fimmltiibiirg, Md.. Ixxl
Mohhiiiu KlviT, 100
Mt. Vernod, Va., 37,38
Mount Weeton . clf
Mowdeforde. r
Mneh Mund* I , Eng,. 3E4
Muddy River , , Ma»f „ cxrUJ
Munroe Tavern, LcjK.iuj^'^ton, Mail.* 118
Mun»t«r, Ireland, :i:iH
Murray, N.Y„ 405
Mui^cutJne, fown, xxxlx
My lor, Cornwall, Eng., ,13», 340
Myotic. Conn., xxxvtii
(Medford), Masi., 77 i
Kahant. Ma«»,. 14. xtvi, cxxjUv '
Kainaiket (Middleborongh), Maaa., 301
Nantucket, Mass,, xl, SO, xcv, 112
NarmganAet. R. I., 309, 310
Narrows, The, 184
Naseby, Ene„ cvU
Nashua, N, iJ., xlvil. Ixxx, bucxiii, CSEV
Nashua River, 3^7
NajDiiu, N. Y., 276
Natick, Ma«i., xll, 245, 246
Naumkeag, Mass., IxviiJ
NfLushon Island, Vineyard Soaadi. o
NaveMnk, N, Y., 177
Naaing. Co, Ettex, Eng , 210. 310, 447
Nebnuka, xxxv, xe, cxIvilJ
NeedbajD, Mass., xxxvi, Ixjcr, ciil, dv, 120.
234,241
Nepontet River, 308
Netlierbail, Manor of, Eyr, Eng., 216
Nether Wblteacre, Co. WarwlSt, Eag,, iig
Newark, near Li icot^r, Eng„ 66, (58
W, J„ :«jO. «t^, +is
New Bedford. Mh««., fli*, txxxvtii, c, el
New Britain, Conn., "iO, xxxvli, 7S, 3«), 365
New Brunswick, Kri
Newburgh, N, Y„ :t52, 373
Newburgh Bay, a73
UigliJands, 373
Newbury, Eng., n:
Mait.. Ixvlll. Ix», 112, exit. IS, m,
cxxTiU, 2^, 343, 346, 3M, 371.
*(Xi. U9, 450
Vt,, 27V
Newburypon, Mass., xjtxvi, xxxviU, bo.
Lxxxvlll, 131, »4. 377,
.^7*, 37», 380, 381, AH
New Canaan. Conn., iri, Irli
New Durhain, N. H„ 458
N. Y.,4i*,2?5
New England, tx-xiii, xv, xvii, jdx,]LXi,xxl]f«
xxlv. xxvU, zxvtll, 31, xxicr,
30, 41. xlil, 43, xlill-xlv, 1, III*
iiv, !vtii, ixu. ixv, m, ixn, ix-
vii, 08, ixvlil. bud, Ixxlv. 73,
Ixxviil, Ixxx, Ixxxl, Ixxxii,
Ixxxvlii, Si*, xc, xcL 02, xcU, W,
xciv. y?, xcvii, xcriil, W, lO0,ciil,
diJ. cv, 107-100, ex, 111, 0x1-
cxiii. exv, no, cxvi, lU^m,
OXTili-cxx. 122, cxxU, l'i3. 124,
ejcxlv-«xxvl, t/7^ cxxvlli. 13«,
CXXJX, l-"Hi. cxxx. ]:5l. cxxxil,
' •id.CXXX'
ivtl.m
_. 168, l»li
1^, lyl, l\ri, iuii, i\n, 1«5, m,
214, 217, wi, nati, eee» za, nu
Index of Places.
ccxi
New England— j
232, 2M, 2^. za^p 3^, 241, 242, '
an, 245, 340, 3fit, l^H. .76, 277.
278, 282, afti, 3(W, 3i J, 13, 314.
SIfi. 31», 342, Mi, r^iv 51, 352,
BM, 3Bfl, 357, ^ ^ «6, 367. i
UB, m&, 'i7ll 73, 376, .
3»0, SW, 41i*. i I. . *43, 446,
447, 44fi, iSii, 455, 150, 460
College Ld, l&S
New Fane, Vt., IW, 401
Newfoundland . 41, ri:.ap
New Hampshire, xix, 30. xxxiii, xlvii, xlviii,
Ixxix, xo, cii, 76, 107, lOQ,
cxli, cxiv, CXT, 119, cxxi.
cxxli, cxxiv, cxxT, 143, ex
Ivli, 187, 220, 236, 238, 272, 374.
388, 466, 468, 460, 462
New Hayen, Conn., v, 20, 21, xxl, 22-24, xxxvi,
xxxlx, xl, 41, Iv-lvil, 97,
107, 129, 150, 168, 173, 176,
220, 225, 242, 320-324, 325,
355, 356, 360, 384, 385, 458,
461
New Haven Colony, Ivi
Newlngton, Conn., 119
Eng., 194
Newlngton Green, Eng., 194
New Inn Hall, Oxford, 34
New Ipswich, Mass., 51
New Jersey. 24, 108, 112, 242, 285, 366, 367, 370,
374
Newland, Gloocestershire, Eng., 192
New Lebanon, N. Y., 354
New London, Conn., xxxviii, 39, 41, 55, W,
80, 181. 241, 246, 248,
305, 339, 370, 434
New Milford, Conn., 323, 385
New Netherland, 356
New Orleans, La., Ixxii, xciii, 272
New Paltz, N. Y., 363
Newport, R. I., Ixxr, 76, 77, 79, xci, xclx, 107,
169, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 353,
421,446,450
New Rochelle, N. Y., 354
New Rutland, 46
New Saruin, Kng., 191
New 8omer}«etsbIre, Province of, 412
Newton, Mass., v, vii, xxii, xxvii, xxviii, xxx-
vii, xl, xli, Ixxxtii, 110, cxxv,
220, 240, 243, 400
Centre, Mass., xl
Lower Falls, Mass., 232, 241
Newtown, Conn., 352 i
New York, State of, xi, 28, xxxili-xxxv, Ivl
lxvl,Ixvii, 114, r^ii, cxx,
122, 127. 1.14, [:!.'•►, l:iri, m,
139,cxl[i. tjl, liVl, lfV,i:h,
206, 224, SSJ, 4^1, >3, '.ity^
City, vU, 31, 39, xxxiv-otl, xlvLi, xU
ix. 6:i, llii, Ivli, Ix* Ixlil,
lxv-lxylljs3ti,lxxli, Ux-
vii, IxxKl, xdx, cfl, hM,
cxii, li:i, 114, llS-llft, lit*,
cxx, I'Jl, m,l.i(^, 123,132,
i:«, ex lis, !©,*, lyfl, ao:i, -
206, 22; . S^iK 2;Uj 212, 2;a, I
244, 28r., ::>'.H. :58ih ;ioa. X{)>,
354,35! : i I.
36b, 30i>, 374, 38b, 405, i ..
419,427,439,449, 450, i :.
456, 45b, 460, 462
University of tlie, 439
Harbor, 79
'•Nicholas Towcrson," St. Christophers, 193
Nine Partners, N. Y., 361
Nonotuck (Xorthampton, Mass.), xciv
Norfolk, Conn., 4b, 49, 273, 274. 275
3Itt!*s., xxxix
County, Eng., 62, 313
Mass., cxxxi, 246
North America, cxvi, 312, 313, 462
Northampton, Kng., 67, xciv, 97, 343, 344
Mass., xvlii. xxxiv, xxxix, 11, 1
xciv, 134, 183, 374 |
Northamptonshire, Enir., 07
Northboro', Mass., xviD, xxxvi
North Braintree, Mass., 404
Branford, Conn., It
Bridge, Concord, exit
Bridge water, Mass., 2.30
Bristol, Conn., 48-50, 179, 275
Brookfleld, Mass, 407
Cambridge, Mass., cxlix, cl
CaroUna, 28, 29, 133, 458
University of, 458
Coke, Co. Somerset, Eng., 282
Cove, York, Eng., 92, 93
Easton, Mass., xlvi, xciii, oxli
Northend. Walden Parish, Co. Essex, Eng., 347
Northfield, Mass., xlvl, cxliii, 265, 399
N. H., cxxiv
North Greenfield, Wis., 368
Guilford, Conn., 177, 178
Kingstown, R. I., 312
Mamson, Conn., 48-60, 179, 275
NaUck, Mass., 232, 241
Plain, East Haddam, Conn., 78
Providence, R. I., 169, 247
Springtield, Vt., cxxvii
Walford, Co. Hereford, Eng., 327
Northwestern University, xxxv, 373
North wick Manor, Eng., 412
North Woburn, Mass., xxxviii
Yarmouth, Mass., 241
(Province of Maine), Mass.,
27, 30, 31
Me., 406
Norton, Mass., ctii, cxxxiii-cxxxv, 397
Norwalk, Conn., ivl, Ivii, 384
Norwell, Mass., xxxix
Norwich, Conn., 39, 222, 353
Co. Norfolk, Eng., 68, 153, 154, 157,
195,226
(Huntington), Mass., 11
Vt., 362, 446, 455
University, Vt., 362, 446
Norwood, Mass., xl
Nottingham, N. H., 388
Nova Scotia, xxxv, 45, 70, 71, 131, 132, cxlvli,
cxlviii, 225, 237, 399
Nuneaton, Co. Warwick, Eng., 218
Oake, Co. Somerset, Eng., 193
Oakiiam, Mass., xxxix, 128
Oak Hill Cemetery, Newburyport, 383
fark, Chicago, 111., 108, 224
Oaksey, Co. Wilts, Eng., 333
Oberlin, Ohio, 373, 462
College, .373, 462
Oblong, N. Y., 274, 361
Ockley, Co. Surrey, Eng., 95, 209
Ogdensburg, N. i ., xxxix, cxliii, 150
Ohio, xi, xxxiii, xxxiv, xxxv, li, Ixiv, Ixxi, 374
Oldbury, Co. Gloucester, Eng., 3:iS
Old Colony, xxxv, Ixxxiil, 131, cxlii, cl, 374
Mill Pri:<au, Kng., 420
Norfolk, Mass.. 181
Old Northwe»t, The, 361
Olivestob^lJl, 131
Omaha, Neb., cxvi, 450
Oneida, N. Y., 109, 223, 288
Ontario, Province of, Canada, xxxv, 119, 132,
450
Orange, Conn., .320
County, N. Y., 125, 225
Orford, Vt., 84
Orkneys, The, 459
Orleans. France, lii
Oswestry, Eng., xxxv
Ottawa, Canada, xxxv
Ottery, St. Mary, Devonshire, Eng., 68
Over, Co. Cambridge, Eng., 96
Wlilteacre, Co. Warwick, Eng., 218
Owego, N. Y., 163
Oxcroft Manor, West Mailing and Balsham.
Co. Cambridge, Eng., 347
Oxford, Eng., 191, 231, 233, 462
Mass., xxxiv
CoDUty, Me., xlviii
CCXll
Index of Places,
Oxford UfilTcriUy, £iig.» jcxjct, 30, 43, Ixjoc^
Til, »au, 340
CUrl^t Choreh Col-
U-B^t IXXXT
LiticoTu €oUi7g«. 2ltf
U&gduli'D College,
New iDU H»U, »»
Oyitor Bajr. L. I*, bt
l^OiQt, Cotin., 320
River, Saybrook, Coaxu, 383
Padfle CoA9t. 364
Ooeiin. cxrl, 453. 4M
Faddlngtoo, LondoDi 36
Pttlii<?ivme, Ohio, 348
PiLleftine» cxxU, 24fi
pRllpwc. Kng,, 1<S0
Palmer, Ma«a., 2:e2
ParU, Fratioe» 12, xoyUI, cil« exzil, exxrl«ozz-
Tii
Hill. Me.. xlTiil
Parker Elver. 344
Parley, Co. E«8«it. Eoc., 9AS
Paiaaie, N. J., 151
County, X, J., 106
PatenoDj N, J., 124, il$«, 374
Patncy, to. Wllu, Kuf,. 366
Pawtucket, K. I., v« xxl, 21H)
P^iLce Dale. R. I,, jloU, xcUl
Peach's Poini, 27S
Pemaquid, Me., icxztIU zdll, 113, m. lti« 142«
413
Pembroke, Mas*., 46, 180, \%\^ 226
Aeademy, oddv
Pembrook, 1»S
Peon., Co. Bucks, Enjf,. ,^t2S, 329, 331
Peuuosei Vf ri«D, Eutf , 340
Peim'» Lodge, Co. Wflt3. Eng., 328
Brinekworth, Co. Wflla, £■>« 7
Peimeylrajila, SUIeof, 3cl, zx:3dU,x3ucir. xxzt,
btli, Ixjc, Ix3d, 11?, 118,
liil, 1:^, l,1j», 3«g, 1*3,2.12.
2S5, 3v'5, 33::, 36», 301, 375,
410, 461
UatTenity of , 243, 453
renrWo. Eag^ 340
Pensaoola^ 313
Peotucket Cemetery, Hairerhill, Maaa, IQt
Pepperell, Uau.. eix, ex, 456, 457
Peqaok. 40
Pequot, (Xew London) Co(aii.|ai>
PlauCatioD. 3.10
FerkJnfTlUe. Vt., cxxril
PeTkloneD Ballon, The, 131, ^M
Perkins Groond, N. U ., 458
PcrshoD. 312
Persia. xcvU
Perth Amboy, N. J.. 126
Peru. Bepublic of, 354
Peterboro, N. U., xlrt, cxUv, exlv
P«Ur*barg. V»., IxxU
Petteoo&dAack, 106
Petaxeat Biver, MarylaiMl, 336
Pewiey. Co. WUU, Eog., 390, 3IS
Phelps, N, Y., 3t3CJtTi
Philadelphia, Paoiu, xli. x^f, lodx, xxxiv-
-Ixxli,
^ . cxx,
Lcj, 14l,>, i^-^, JLOil^ i<i>^,C<Kli*
«Ellll, Q^ SU, 1E61, 267.
91B> S36, 361V 371. 375. 386,
4«-4H. 138, 4H. 400, 4«1
Phnipplse Ifilandf , xxiv, jcxyII
PhlUp't Manor, X. T, Iri
PIkllUpf Academy, Andover , Mata^ ft«^, 131 , 873
Kseter, K, H., xxxt, bcxlx,
OCXXl. GJLXXlL
exxziU, 4€t
Ftekwell, EDg^67
Flennoui, 19^
Pteey Comer. Waltham, UlaM,. SOS
Plia, lUly, m
Plicataqua, 45
Piseacaway, X. J.. 126
Piune.Boroogb of Teavill, Somerset. £&g»9l
PItehfbrd. Shropshire, Bn^., 300
PIttsbiittL Pa., xxxlx^ bcz, lU
PfUsfletd, Uaai., cif, 163, 458
PltUton, Pa.. xxxTii, 127
PItUtown. Putuam Co., H, T«« 864
Place, Bdg,,340
FlaceDtia, 131
Plalnfldd.Conn., It.W
X. J., 367
Pteasanl Eirer (Addli>0B> llti^ 405
Plymoath, Eog.. xdx
Ifau., a», 102, (It, 111. 12©. 131, 161,
leO. 181« SM^ Hi. mi-w^ SS,
306-308 — -•'-•
ST. B» cztIJ
Colony. Mas*., Izulii. 00, 0C\, U«i
County, Mam^ 102, ]Q8^ 155 r«d
Plympton, If ass., 45
Pocaaaet, Mjias., 262. 20fr-400
Pooono Moutitalti, 367
Pokaiiokel, 261, 263
Polar Sea, 138
Poofiret, Gona., 212
Pophara, lie., 143
Porter's Tavern, Cambridge, TSnMU.^ 216
Portland, Me., t, xxi. 30, 31, xatxr, %jlxw\^XX^
vli^ zjLxviU, LkjolUI, 123, tt3L
2!0,m. 230. tiS. 313, 091, 173^
37»
Ponsmouth, X. E., xlt, zJrU, txjacritl. aaOL
Port Tobaeoo, Hd., Ixxli
Portugal, 312
Potomac River, 229
Pott-^-wT" P^ , 137
P 4
Pr
Pui-c^ ,^.,u^.U'« Bastion, Fort CamberlandiTt
Frederick's Baation, Fort Cumberland.
72
HeniT's Baatioo. Fort Cu&berlaDiL »
Princeton. Ha«»^ 401
X. J.. zxxT, 306
Theologlcai Semf ftary, cwc, 136
CoirersitT, jcxzt. *»
Prince WUliwn Co., Va., 123, 241
William's Ba«tian, FortCiuaberUnd,n
Pt«TldeQoe« B, L, xzxfT, uext, xxjtTia, ik.
Ixxxlll, 103, lU. 121. cxt,
167, 10>>174«23rt, 243, .f45. M9,
2J. ««, 3iOi 306, 3o», m,
373, 106, 443, Mt
Prori&oetown, Mass., zxxtx
Tula^ki. X, Y-. fair
Pulling folut, 211
Paokataaseu UUt, Osacord, Maaa.. exl
Pmnaoi CooAty. N. T.. 361, 386
»^*_ 1*~ 8cho<a, S awborypotV Ul
Putney. YU, 261
Qnabaag (Bfookfleld),
Quartd«frU)e. 396
Qoeb«c. Can.. l^HI. UQ, Ml, 37l^ 6|7
Qai^u's County, L, I^ 20
Qulncy. la., acbc, eviU
Maea., jCxxTil«xzzbcxlUxtirlt,fiKSz],
Quitto, Vs.. 160
Radne, WU^gflO
Badclllft College^ Harra^iti
Rahwmy.N,J.,lx,bd
Ralefgh, Xo. CvoU&a, Ml
Baaome, The, Soathgate 9L^ t»
Banpart Ctiy . Alat&. xM. csxil
Ranuey, Co. Easex, Su., HO
Bandofph, Haas.. 406
Tt^363
Index of Places.
cezm
Barama, Itahr, 111
Kaymond,N7H.,870
Raynhiim, Mam., 16-80, 174
Heading, Mass., 101, 226, 286
Pa., xxxviii
Vt.,200
Bedoliff, Bristol, Enf ., 04, 836
Seddinff, Conn., 49
Bedrefl7Co. Surrey, Eog., 91
EedRiTer.l
Bedratb, Cornwall, Eng., 339
Sedwick Manor. Eng.. 412
Beggio-Emilia, Italy. lU
BeEobotb, Mass., i:^ 368, 4fi0
BensMlaerrille, N. Tl, 206
Rexhome (Oreen'a Hart>or), Man., 89
Bbinebeak, N. Y., xxxtIU
Bhode laland, zlz, zxxiii, xxxr, lix. Izxy, 79,
xdi, 96, 100, 107, cxxW, oxxviil,
169, 174. 187,212,247,250,261,286,
309, 310, 31 1, 812, 363, 864, 367, 366,
383,400,407,440,461
Bidunond, Canada East, xlvi, ezzzU
Eng., 68
N.H.,299
Ya., XXXV, zxxri, xzxriii, Inil,
cxxi
Vt.lxxlx
Riokmansworth, Co. Herts, Bog., 880, 831
BieU, Italy, lU
Rio Janeiro, BrazU, 117
Bipon, Wis., xxxYil
Biyer Dee, 391
Jordan, 390
Bhrerdale, V. Y., Ixxxyili
Boad Town (Shatesbory), Mass., 386
Boanoke, Ya., 373
Bobblnston, Me., xlyii, oxaxix
Bobbstown, Pean., Ixx
Boohester, Mass., 46, 181
Boekingbam, Vt., 197, 198, 199, 800, 901, 88^-800,
435-4.19
Co., N. H.,lxxlx
Bockland, Delaware, Ixi
Me., xxxvii, cxxyii
Bookport, Mass., xl
Bocky UlU, Conn., 119
Bodbome. Malmesbury Parish, Go. Wilts, Eng.,
826, 330, X\6-ii36
BoUinsfurd. N. H., 125
Rolvedon, Co. Kent,, Eng., 818
Bome, Qa., Ixxx
Italy, lU
Borneo, Mich., xxxyUi
Bomford, Co. Essex, Eng., 66, 101, 102
Bomsey, Co. SouUiampton, Eng., 848
Booty Brook, Middleborough, MaM., 180
Boslindale. Mass., xxxlx
Boss County, Scotland, 240
Kotherhlthe, Co. Surrey, Eng., 92
Botterdam, Holland, S'JS
Bound HUl, Lyndeburst, £ng., 314
School, xcix
Bowington, Co. Warwick, Eng., 116
Rowley, Eng., xxvii
Mass., cxvli, cxxxy, cl, 239, 240, 260,
287, SM, 368
Boxbury, Mass., xxxv, Ixxvii, Ixxylli, ciy,oyii,
cxxxvlii, cxxxix, 226, 246,286,
3tfU, :m, 400. 415, 440, 441, 442,
447, 448
Roxbury L^tin School, 1x1, 242
Boyalton, Vt., xc
Royden, (^o. Norfolk, Eng., 62, 66, 163, 166, 168
Manor of, Co. Norfolk, Eng., 02
Tuft. Manor of. Co. Morfoft, Eng., 62.
166
Hall, Eng., 160
Rumney, N. H., cxyii, cxyiii
Alarsh, Kng., 313
Mans., 211
Rnshbrookc. Eng., 15.'{
Rushoomb, Co. Berks, Eng., 887
Rossia, xcvii, cxvii, cxIt
Rutland, Mass., 222, 223
Rutland, Yt, ▼» zzi, zxxyi,48, faodx, Izzz,
280, 878, 276, 897
Rye, Eng., US
Sabine Pass, 114
Sabino, Me., 143
Saoo, Me., IxyU
Riyer, 100, 147
YaUey. Mo., 101
Sagadahoc, Me., 148
Island, 143
Riyer. 142, 144
Sahara, Desert of, AfHca, Ixxxyii
St. Andrew, Plymouth, Co. Devon, Eng., 142
St. Andrew^s. Wells, Eng., 283
St. Aaaph, Diooese of, Eng., 234
St. Bennett's, Gracious St., London, 842
St. Botolph's, Aldersgate, London, 218, 219
Bishopsgate, London, 848
Saint Brides, London, Eng., 190
St. Christopher, Island of, 192, 193
St. Clements, Hastings, Co. Kent, Eng., 818
St. Dunstan*s in the East, London, Eng., 809
St. Edmund the Ung, London. 89
St. Edmund's Bury, Co. Suffolk, Eng., 64
St. George, Colegate Parish, Norwich, Eng., 886
Me., 494
St. George's Parish, Hampstead, L. I., 88
St. Giles Cripplegate, London, 219
St. Giles in the Fields, Co. Midd., Eng., 847
St. Helena, 383
St. James, Bristol, Eng., 332
ClerkenwelL London, 147, 198
Piccadilly, London, 809
St. John, Antigua, 29
Baptist, Cirencester, Co. Glooa., £■£.,
St. John's, lyi
St. Johns biury, Yt., zxxiy. 123, 406, 407
St. John's College, Cambr&ige, Eng., 450
River; 166
St. Katherines's near the Tower, London,
£ng.,8i2
St. Eembrov's, 848
St. Leonard Shoreditch, Co. Mid., Eng., 343
St. Louis, Mo., 31, xxxv, xxxix, Ixxli, Ixzz,
cxxi, 150, 243, 369, 467
Quebec, Can., 360
St. Magnus the Martyr, Ix>ndon, 157
St. Margaret's, Leicester, Eng., 67
Westminster, London, 141, 190-
192
St. MarUn in the Fields, London, 226, 835
New Sarum, Co. WilU, 336
St. Mary Bow, London, 90
EUmes, Eng., 214
Great BenOv, Co. Essex, Eng., 240
Magdalen, Bermondsay, Co. Surrey,
Eng., 196
Port, Bristol, Eng., 325, 328
RedeUff, Bristol, Eng.. 325. 327, 328
Rotherhithe, Co. Surrey, Ibng., 339
St. Mary's Churchyard, Newton Lower FalU,
Mass., 232, 241
St. Mary Woolohurch Haw, London, 216, 817
Woolnoth, LK>ndon, 217
St. Mathewes, Ipswich, Eng., 161
Saint Michael's, Barbadoes, 147, 148
- Crooked Lane, London, Eng.,
190, 196
Marblehcad, Ixiv
Ramsey, Eng., 240
St. Nicholas, Bristol, l^ng-. ^25, 388
Leicester, I^na., 67
St. Clave, South wark, London, 158
St. Paul, Antigua, 28
Minn., xxxvlii , cxvU , 126
Shadwell, Middlesex, Eng., 196
St. Paul's, I^ndon, Eng., 226, 347
Narraganset, 311
St. Petersburg, Russia, xlvil, cxxvl, cxxvil.
cxlv
St. Philipa, Charlestown, S. C. Province, 891
Out, Bristol, Eng., 882
St. Sebastian, 88
ccanv
Index of Places,
St. 8epttlotiree, London, Eng., 1U2
Norrhnmptou, Eng,, 344, M5
St. Stephens, BrliitoL Eu(?., 111-413
Coliman Sl.» LondoD, Eog., 343
Jpswich. Kt»|?., a^. 06, 168
Conegt% Ixl'T
8UThoma£'», IMtimare, Md., Ixlv
Bristol, Kng., 325, 328. 335
St. Trinity, Mlnorien, Eua., W4
**t ling .,
1U2
St, VediiriU FoMterLane,
S&lemj Conn., 75
Mau., 11* xjkxiv, 3i:xjnr, xxjcyI, xxjetII,
3t», 40, xl, Uxxix, 1*4, cUi, cv,
ex, cxxxUi, li»:^-125, V27, 12y,
J:K, 1»'2, .i2&, '2H, •i:iy-,!79, 282,
283, am, :f4:J, aH,:J57, .i(X), 374,
;i76, 414, 415, 417, 4I», 4'JO, 461.
4412
East Charch, 415
Firitt i'fiurclj*4N
Grnce <.:lmrch» Ixxxvlil
TBLt-ruuck' Lburcb, 414
SAlitbury, Coiin.,^ri
Ma*«., xci, 103, 112, 123,0XXXTil,2l8,
•nv, 343, ^66, 364
Salt Lttke Citv, Utah, 457
Sanborn to 11, S. 11., 360
Sandiaftiia. Mu»i., 107
SlLDdwtdi^ Miij.v., n. 354, 4jS5
N.H., 45^
AoadiDij, exxxlT
Saodv, Eng., 3^3
Sod Francf^co, Cal., xxxvilt, xl, clU. 161, iM3,
!«0, 359,3^7,451
8«ngcrfield,N. y.,275
SaolliirlQ, Ital;, lli
Saratoga, N.Y.. IM
Co.,N.Y., xl\rll,cxxlx
SamiD, Co. WUtp, Eog., niiO, 336. 3S7, 3i5
Dlacf At* of, Eug,, S4S
gaug^rtJoi, N. Y., ci
Sauguf , Mn«8., 350
BauaderHvllle, Mane.i 'i44
SaviLQiiab, Georgia, liJ, UU, Ixx, Ixxfl, 114
River, nil, IxxU
Savoy, Italy, lil
Soybrook, Lunn., 178, 17y, 2&hVl, 273, !U9, 353,
3M
Fort. 304
Scarborough, Me., Ixvit, H5
Schenectady, N, Y.. llv, im
County, N. Y., 138
Seltuatc, Mn.^.H., 10^, cxviii, 124
Scotland, Iv, Uxxlv, 116, exxif, exxrl, 801, mi,
i^iS, 4tM)
Scott Count V, KfinsaB, 467
Scrooby, Knk'., 110 ,
Seattle, Wft.'tfiington, «23
Sovern KlvtT, 3U
Seymour, Conn., xxxril
Shalford Hall, Manur of, Co. KsBex, £iig*, 346
Sharon, Mo^^., Ixi, viv. nw
Sharponhow. Be^lfurdbUIre, Eng.,20P
Sheffield, 7U, SJ
Ma!.»., 163
IVnn,, 2i;4
Shdntoii, Shrnpsliirc', Eng., 360
8helhtiru<", Mna*., xelv, cxxxUf
Shelter Island, N, Y., 63, 5vt
ftfannr of, fiy
Shelton Parfsh, Bidford-^hlre, Eng.,26tl
^helwnod, Co. .Surrey, Ettg., 215
bhcnrltld, hhig,, Irt2
HheUHlou, Co. StuUord, Eng*, 126
Shi^ptou llLniitilittniii, Co. fciomtfrfet, Eng., 106
SherboriJ, lJig.,xxx¥in
Slieffft, Pvweuy, Co, WIUj*, Eng., 330
ShersloUj Co, vVtlt^, Enif., ;\:\h
iln>fiift, Co. Wilts, Eng., 337, 338
f^hipton, Cduada Eaef , xivl, cxxxil
ShrupHhirt* Eng.. 115. 234
Hh^'W^biJiy, .Shrop-hirf , Eng., 234, 366
tShropj^hirc, Eng., xaxv, OM, 116, 334, 366
8Lutvi«bury, Mai*8., 31*8
Sfbdon Garwood, ShropBblre, Eng,, 115, Sdl
Sldbunr, Shropitarv, Eng^t 966
surer Creflk, FEoyd Co^ ok, Ijczz
Stmiborough, Eng., 278
Slnubury, Conn., 22ie
Singapore, Ajla. 38U
Skidby, Yorkshire, Eug., 287
Smethcote, Sliropuhire, £ng., 115, 2M
Sroithflpld, R, I., 107, i;0, 171
Smith Bonlan liwtltutlon, WaabJngton, D. C,
xxxiv,xllx,n7
Sodom, 126
Solon, N. Y.. 222
8omerford Magna, £lig», 337
Somereet^hlre, Eng., xxxv, txxxlx, 99. 114,
279.281,328
SomeryUle^ Maaa., v^ Ti, vii, xxl, xxxtI, xl,
111. 114, 116, lid, 151, £90,
228, 232, S3», 35«, 360, 40,
464
N. J.. 112,242
Sommer Islandtt, tee Bermudas.
SopI**y. Eng., 227
South Africa, 372
Ainrricra, .164
Southampton, Eng., ]3tt, 313, 314
L. r. ^. Y., xM, cxlx, ezz, UB.
136, la?
Water, Eng., 210
South Atileboro, Un««., 444
Bcthlohem, Feno., STJ
Sonthbtirough, Sliigs., xxxri
South I^oston, MaMH., 1x1, cxxil, 406
Bralntree, Ma#«., xxxtU, Ixxxi, 368]
Sout Abridge, Mass., vii, xxxv, xxxvi, xJ,
467
Britain, Conn., 271
South bury, Conn,, 271, '-T4
South Carolina, lili, 127, iwr, 237, 23V 3IH
Colifge, 111
C<jvi iitry. Conn., xxxvlil
t^*''^ r"t?t, 348
^"- Co nil .J 276, 324, 326 ^
South Kensington, London, Eng., xxxviil^iQ*
TlU
Kingitown, R, I., xcU
Lee, Maaa., ex
IJocolnAliire, Eng.^ 313
Natick. Maas., 245
Korwalk, Conn., 224
Sonthold, L, I., N. Y., 53, 10»
South Petlierton, Eng., 224
I Ivniouth (Mnnomet), Mali*. S)6
South wnrL, Eng., 43
South Weymouth, Maj»*., xxxJv, Itt
Soutliwood, Co. Norfolk, Eng., 31i
Sowmu& (Warruij, U. 1.1,261
SpuJn, xllx, 114, 3.i5, :iflO, 373
SpUint'y'H Coiut, Me.,40©
Springfield, III., xxxvii, 132
Ma**., xli, 70. IxxvU, S«, tit, lU,
cxlUi, 'J36, 3W
Vt., xivli, Ixxix. 1«7, 267. m, 4»
v\ e#leyan ^minarr, cxxtU
Sl:i'- - -K. 28^,451
t^' '> tXli,41, Ivi, IvU, tvltl,66.76»7»
i-' i , Co. Warwick, Eng., 218
Slun»^tCMil, Cauiida, xol
sl^ntui. i »"'"*^» Co. Wflta, Eng,. 916
Qulnion, Co. WtlU. Eng., 3M
St. John, Oxfnrd^hiit^, Eug., IW
Staplel-on, Shropuhire, Eug., 2:n
SY^To NOnnal School BridgewRt«r, Maia.,2S0
iSt ebbing, Eng., 1U5
Stenlon, 121
Slt^venng<?, Co. Ilorta, Eng., 362
Stillwater. N. Y.^ 1N3, 1^7
Stork, fiMJiliii?. I'lliL'., L'lr,
St- -uwi^nn
St..
^t^-'— •^- -•:.-...-.,.,. Co. Warwick, Eiifc
Stockton, Co. Salop, Eng., 329 [til
Stoddard, N, U., txxUl ^
Index of Places.
ccxv
Stokehoaie, Co. Backs, Eng., 825
Stoke NewinRton, £ng., xxxrll
rark, £Dg., 332
Stonebam, Mass., tU, 101, 117, 118, 120, 121, 211,
302-3g0
StonlngtOD, Conn., il, cvli, 174, 181, 397
Stony Point, N. Y., 369
Stortford, Co. Herts, Eng., 362
Stoughton, Mass., 39, 46, 373, 399
Stoughtonham, Mass., exxxri
Stoyen, Co. Suffolk, Eng., 66
Stow, Mass., cxjcxiii, 466
Stowe Deane, Jordans, Eng., 331
Straights, the, 328
Stratford, Conn., 66, cxxix, 226, 321, 352, 447,
448,469
•on- Avon, Eng., 116, 182
Stratham, N. H., 354
Sturbridge, Mass., xl, Ixy, 447
Sturgeon Creek, Me., 408
near Dorer, 449
Sudbury, Eng., 96, 167
Mass., 61, ex, 222, 238, 241, 266, 399
Sttffleld, Conn., 363
Suffolk Co., Eng., 62-69, 136, 137, 159, 161, 240
L. I., 206
Mass., xvili, xxxy, 90, 118, 349. 360,
361, 872
Sulliyan, N. H., 406
Rood, The, 367
Summerville, Ga., lii, llii
Sunderland, Mass., 228
Surinam, 27
Surrey Co., Eng., xxxv, 95, 215, 226,339
Surry, 84
Sussex, Eng., Ixiv, 238
Sutton, Eng., 345
Mass., cxiT, 244
Swaise, Co. Cambridge, Eng., 97
Swamt»cott, Mass., xl, cxiii
Swansea, Mass., xxxiv, 168, 261, 264, 265, 353
Swanzy, N. U., 196
Sway, Eng., 219
Sweden, Me., xlvli
Swimbridge, Co. Devon, Eng., 344
Switzerland, 12
Sydney, Now South Wales, cxxxix
Sylvester 3Ianor, Shelter Island, N. Y., 69
Syracuse, N. Y., xli, xcii, 468
Tacoraa, Wash., xxxvi
Tain, llo!»8 Co., Scotland, 240
.*3')pan, N. Y., 108, TZ&
Tasley, {Shropshire, Eng., 366
TauutuD, Kng., xxxv, 9.i
Mass., 16, 17, 19, xxxv, xxxvili, 89-91,
126, 131, cxll, 168, 169, 172, 174,
227, 241, 266, 371, 372, 374, 406,
415
South Purchase, 90
Telsworth, Eng., 227
Terrytowu, Pu., 109
Texaj«, xiv, xxxv, Ixxx, xciii, cl, 363
Thaxted, Eng., 219
Theydon Garman, Co. Essex, Eng., 346
Thomu.-ton, Me., 126
Thorn liiison, 299
Thomi).««ou, Conn., 70, 164
Thoniliam, Co. Suffolk, Kug., 63
Thraudestou, Co. Suffolk, Eng., 62, 65, 153, 156,
216
Ticonderoga, N. Y., 118, 184
Tipperary, Ire., 240
Tiverton, Eng., 344
U.I., lal, 262
Toledo, O., 15U
Tolland, Conn., 82-86, 93
Tolland, Eng., 93
Tomkin«< Co., N. Y., cxxxviii
Tomochichi, Ga., liii
Topeka, Kau., xxxv, xxxvlii, 132, 242,244, 376,
467
Top^lield, Mass., xxxv., xxxviii, 121, 367, 368
Toronto, Can., xxxv, 1, 119, 132, 456
Torrlngtou, Conn., 179
Toulon, France, 111
Tours, France, 27
Towersey, Eng., 227
Townsend, Mass., ozxziii
Trafalgar, xcvlil
TransUTania, 347
Trappe, The, 369
Trent, Co. Somerset, Eng., 283
Trenton, N. J., 285, 405
Trewirgie, Redruth, Cornwall, Eng., 339
Tring,Eng.,325,331
Trinity Church, Minton, Eng., 343
College, Cambridge, Eng., 29, 442
Dublin,^
Hartford, Conn., 47, Ux, Ixbr
Toronto, 1
Troup, Scotland, 391
Troy, N. Y., xxxtU, 139, 180, 406
Trumbull, Conn., 225
Truro, Mass., 87, 88
Tubbs Union Academy, Washington, N. H..
Tufts College, xxxv, cxxxix, 243,1^3 [Ixxiii
TunU. Africa, 248-250
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 118, 182
Tyrone Co., Ireland, Ixx
"Ty"SawMUls, 164
Ufford, Eng., 214
Union College, lir, oxxlx
United Kingdom, 314
States, xi, xt. xxxv, 37, xxxix, xlix,
66, Ivlli, lix,lxvi,lxvii,lxx,lxx.
It, IxxTi, Ixxxlii, ixxxix, xct,
xcvi, 96, xcTiU-ci, 106, 109, cxii,
114,oxiy. 116, cxyl, 117, cxxi,
cxxli, 128, oxxyil, 131-133, cxxx.
iii, 143, cxliy, 146,cxlyl, 179,226,
230, 232, 2.39, 242, 244, 248, 249,
365, 360, 362, 368, 372, 374, 375,
.379, 388, 445, 446, 451, 458-456, 460-
462
UnlTersity of the City of New York, Uv, 439
Illinois, 461
Macarota, lii
Maine, xlix
North Carolina, 458
Pennsylvania, xxxv, Ixi, 243, 452
State of Missouri, xxxvi
New York, xxxvi, 114
Upham's Comer, Dorchester, Mass., 377
Upper Canada, 119
Uppington, Shropshire, Eng., 366
Utah, xi, xxxiii
Utica. N. Y., xxxvi, 361
Valley Forge, 121
Valparaiso, Chili, 364
Vassalborough, Me., 368,403
Vassar College, 122
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, xxxviii
Verien, Eng., 340
Vermont, xix, xxxiii, xxxiv, xxxvi, Ixxix,
Ixxx, cxiv, 134, 224, 225, 243, 272, 352
Vienna, Aus., lii
Me., xlvii, cxxxviii
Vineyard Haven, Mans., 179
Virginia, 36, xxxvi, lix. 97, xcix, 113. 117, 122.
189, 190, 192-194, 196, 251, 268, 269, 312,
327, 355, 361, 423, 456
Voluntown, Conn., 353
WabaquaKet Country, 22ii
Wucton, Co. Norfolk, Eng., 68, 162
Wainscott, L. I., 61
Wake County, North Carolina, 368, 370
Wakefield, Mass., vii
Waldeu i'arish, Co. Essex, Eng., 347
WHles,39. 4.3, 396
WalUngford, Conn., 23, Iv, 175, 271, 273, 324, 325,
352. 448
Walpolc, Mass., cxxxviii, :W7-399
N. H., 197, 198, 289, 292, 293, 295, 299,
435,436
Waltham, Mass., xxxviii, xli. 223, 866, 874, 399
Holy Cross, Eng., 846
CCXVl
Index of Places.
WkltliAmitoiii Co. EMRex, EbSm 32ft, S81, 885
Wftiifteftd, Co. Ejfiex, Entf^ m, 83d, 33S
Wapplnc. Co. Middlesex, Eag., IdO
W«r CoUegc, U, S.. iifl
Wardiborough, Vt,, 3O0
MAU,, 3C3CZ1t
Gloucester oaan^, ¥a., IflB
Wwren, Miwi., !f25
R. I., xxxTit, czxlU, 173, 201
Aeadetiijr, Woburn, oxlil, cxrt
WftirlDfton, Edh., 318, 340
Wsrwiak, 196, 21^
Wanrlckthiref kag.t 115
W&BlLlngtoii| xxxvl
D, C, 3C| XXXW, JtXXT, XZXTli-
ju, Lx, ixxil, Lxjtix, IxxXi
Lxxadx, GXl, 110, J 17, oxx.
▼U, IM, 22fi, 2.^0, 24 i. :fH,
24jS, 3&8, aS6, W^, 2m, 376.
^'1, iM, 4«1, 462
N. H., IxxUl
Rod Lee Unlvertlty, icxxrl, 373
Couat/i Me., osucxlx, oil]
N. r.« exxix
R. I., zdi
Territory, 4M
Wfttcrbopough, Me., 3«rt>
Wnterbury, Coec,, .fJ, :^1, S75, 323-32ft, 371, ilB
WatiTbole Dlairldti Chafrluuii, Cooa., 78
Waterloo, Bulgiom, 03tlv
Watfiriowii, Mk»»., 23, xl, Afl, 86, 87, 92, W, 127,
1^, 1^)0, \¥i, 163, 189, SIfi,
316, 311), aid, ."Ukt. a94, 3V7,
441
Fttrms (WeBton), Mm».,»96-401
Wjitcrvllk, Me,, xxxIt, 125, 151, 243
Wauhatchip, 114
Wtiveny liiver, Eng .^ 62
Waverlty. Mans., J74
Wcntlic^raflt'Id, Co. Eiscx, Euf., Slfi, M4
Wetvcttr, MftssK, ru
WeduLi, Buckltighamiblre, Eiig., 130
WelcMtild, OUlo, *QA
WeUealev, UoM., xll, xlvLl, cxxx, oxxxll, 232,
241
College, xcUl
11 Ills, Ma09.,vil, 24^
WeUlnjrborou|?li, Co. Nort1iJUu(^ton, Kng,, M
TVfcllB, Co. Soiuuraet, Eug., W, 282, 283
Mc», 100, 1©7, 445
College, Atirora, N. Y., «*3
Wcra, Eng., 115
Wf'ntmm, Muhh., xxx[x, lOB, 162, 410
VVentWL^rrh, N. H., cxvil, txvlll
TVealtyHn Ki'raale College. 373
Wwt Actoii, AUaa., xxxvfl, xlvl, 121, cxxxlll,
cxxxfv
W«»tborotigfi, Miiai.. XXX? i, 120, SM
West BoBtoQ, Mil 88., 30
Weat Br{dg«water» B1m»,, 230
Wejtburv, WU tab Ire, Bng., €lf
WeatOhertter, Conn,, 78
Weat Ch ester, I'li., xxxril
Weatchester Co., X. Y., IxxH
Wejt Colctrr, Co. ."jomfM^ft, Kng., 288
Weiitcrlt?jr, Co. Gloucester, Eos., 339
R I., 304
Weiteni Reier?e, 251
Weiter Yeo, Eng.. 34«
Westfleld, M&sa., ISU
Chnutnuqtia Co., K. Y., 225
Weatford, Mass.. 3»a
Vt-, .173
Wcfltgreenwich, see D*'j)tford*
WestJjaniijtLin, Mass., if
Weatbarptry, Kiig., 191
Weft Hurtlord, Couo., 80, 222
Havt'ti, CottOt, 8'-iO
HaverliUI, MiLi^., oxvU
lIorsLly, Co. Surrey, Eng-i BM
WcathoughtOB, Eng., 8S3
West Tndtes, X3dy, 27, 0X¥l, 219, 275, 312, 481
Jersey, lt2
KlnfTriton, R. I., xctl
Mailing, Co. Cambridge, Eag., 347
Medforfl, Ma««.| xxf^il, xxviu, xxJtri
Med way, Ha«&., Ixxxi
Westminster, Eng., n\, 841, 44«
Ma»«., dx, 205, 296
Vt., IW
Abbey, London, Eag,, 101
East rartah, Vt,, 4a6
Wejt Parish, Vt., 4^
WestmorelAod, 196
Co., Penn., bat
WflfltNepdham rWeUesley), M4M8^£lt, 111
Newbury. Mass., xlrt^ CXY
Nrwtoii, IVnn., Ixx
Westoa, Ma«H., xxxlx, 151, 241, 3WM01
Academy, Coqo., cxxix
Lnwreuoe, Manor oT UeJibury, Coamy
lilouooetflT, Eag., 411
WestFolnt, N. Y., xxxv, m, cxItW W^ 3«C
3«g,i46
Itoxbury, MaM., xlri, elT, or, cauLEtf
Baoo. Me,, 871
bide Farms, Conn., 320
Sto«kbri<lg«, Masa., 178
Westwoo<i, Mass., rll
Wetberafield, Cood., ztUI, xzidx, 40, 107,
128, 129, 17S. 228, 240, mi^
881,346,447.M«,4M,4C»
Weymoatb, Eng., oxxx, 32S, 328
Maai., xxXTi, xl, 106, 113^ i
129, exxx^ caucxi,
- 240. 867, 308,
•SJiS:
Whaddon, Co. Cambridge, Eog., 0&
Wharton House, Caouon Row, Waatanlnster,
Eng,, 341
Wlieattju .Seminary, 13, cxxxr
Whiteeburch, 8onD«ir»t>t«tiire, Eng., ISO, 101
WhUeface Inlerrak, N, H.. 458,100
Wblte Ladies, Sbropsbire. Eng., 100
PlaiuB, X. Y., liri, 286, »8
WliUerlgg, Ca, Cumberliuid, Eog,, 100
WWteutown, N. Y., \7%
Wbitlugj Vt., l.'W
Wtaotttioque (New MlUbrd), Couti., 886
Wkhlta, KaiuiAf, xxxlr, xirajx, 131
Wlcken Bonant, Co. Esscix, Eog., zid
Wldfurd, Co. Hertford. Eng,, 3l4
Wllbritbam, Ma##., xxxlx
Wilderness. The, cxxii
Wilkes liarr*, Pa., xxxrl, xH, 337, 204, 307
WllkinitoorUle. Mase., 244
WllklnivlUe, llaaa., xxxriil
William tmd Mary Conege. xxxYf, 300, 300
WllllaDiNbtLrg, Va., xxxvt, 3&$, 30$
WlllUmHi CMllege. 14, cii, cvU^ exxJCT, 373, 40<
WllUAinvtoWQ, Mass., -J2<^
Vt., xlvi, cxllr
WUllngton, Coon., 2H7, 28tt
WlIlUtOD 8eminttry, ol
Wllniington. Del., 372
Mati»., xxxtI, 104
Vt., Wl
Wlltoa, N. H., cxxv
Wllrahir«, Eag., cxxxrlU, 325, 3S8, 33
Wluclienden, Ma,««., S53
Winchester, Mats., xxacrt, xxjcyllL xd, Ml^l
N. H,, ltt8 ■
Wiadhaoi, Conn., xli, 2S7, 377
County, C^aa., 378
Windsor, Couu,, (ii3, U8, cxxrUt, 300, im.
Me,, 444
Vt„ cxiv, 300, 407
Co., Vt., Ixxix, oadv
Winnipeg, Canada, xxxv, 132
W lusted, Conn., 274
Wluthrop, MasH., xxxvU
WtntoB.^g., m,M3
WlrlcJiworth, Derbyshire, Eng., IBS
W Isuaaset, M«. , JlOj JOO
Wiseonsin, xxxv, I, Hx, Ixxf^ «i, efU. ca
132, 133, exJtXkn, 13^, S74, 407
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THE
NEW-ENGLAND
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL
REGISTER.
SUPPLEMENTARY NUMBER, 1900.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
NEW-ENGLAND
HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
AT THE
ANNUAL MEETING, lo JANUARY, 1900,
WITH
MEMOIRS OF DECEASED MEMBERS, 1 898-1 899.
BOSTON
PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY
M.DCCCC
CONTENTS.
Officers elected by the Society for the Year 1900 . v
Officers and Committees appointed by the Council . vi
Address of the President ix
Report of Proceedings xxi
Report of the Council xxiv
Committee on the Library xxvi
Committee on Publications xxvii
Committee on Papers and Essays xxvii
Committee on Memorials xxviii
Committee to Assist the Historiographer .... xxix
Committee on Heraldry ....... xxix
Committee on Finance xxix
Committee on the Cabinet ....... xxx
Report of the Librarian xxxii
List of Donors to the Library xxxiv
Report of the Corresponding Secretary . . . . xl
Report of the Treasurer xlii
Report of Trustees of the Kidder Fund . . . xlv
Report of the Historiographer — Necrology for 1899 . xlvi
Memoirs of Deceased Members xlviii
OFFICEES OF THE SOCIETY
FOR THE YEAR 1900.
♦Rev. EDWARD GRIFFIN PORTER, A.M., of Dorchester, Massachusette.
Uue#te0tlient0.
JOHN ELBRIDGE HUDSON, LL.B., of Boston, Massachusetts.
Hon. JAMES PHINNEY BAXTER, A.M., of Portland, Maine.
Hon. EZRA SCOLLAY STEARNS, A.M., of E. Rindge, New Hampshire.
Hon. JAMES BARRETT, LL.D., of Rutland, Vermont.
Hon. OLNEY ARNOLD, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Prof. EDWARD ELBRIDGE SALISBURY, LL.D., of New Haven, Conn.
GEORGE AUGUSTUS GORDON, A.M., of Somerville, Massachusetts.
ddnegpcinliing Sectetarg.
HENRY WINCHESTER CUNNINGHAM, A.B., of Boston, Massachusetts.
Sfreasuret.
BENJAMIN BARSTOW TORREY, of Hanover, Massachusetts.
ILtbtartan.
JOHN WARD DEAN, A.M., of Medford, Massachusetts.
SDfie Cdunctl.
Ex-Officiis*
Rev. EDWARD GRIFFIN PORTER, A.M.
GEORGE AUGUSTUS GORDON, A.M.
BENJAMIN BARSTOW TORREY.
JOHN ELBRIDGE HUDSON, LL.B.
HENRY WINCHESTER CUNNINGHAM, AB.
JOHN WARD DEAN, AM.
For igoo.
WILLIAM TAGGARD PIPER, A.M., Ph.D., of Cambridge, Massachusette.
CHARLES EDWIN HURD, of Boston, Massachusetts.
AARON SARGENT, of Somerville, Massachusetts.
For igoOt igoi.
NATHANIEL JOHNSON RUST, of Boston, Massachusetts.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN STEVENS, of Boston, Massachusette.
WALDO LINCOLN, A.B., of Worcester, Massachusette.
For igooy igoi^ igo2,
CHARLES KNOWLES BOLTON, A.B., of Brookline, Massachusetts.
CHARLES SIDNEY ENSIGN, LL.B., of Newton, Massachusetts.
ANDREW FISKE, Ph.D., of Boston, Massachusette.
• Died February 5, 1900.
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
FOR THE YEAR 1900.
APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL.
Rev. GEORGE MOULTON ADAMS, D.D Auburndalc.
dStiiiax ot PublicattditB.
JOHN WARD DEAN, A.M Medford.
€0mmittce on iFfnance.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY, ex-oficio. Chairman.
WILLIAM TRACY EUSTIS Boston.
Hon. NEWTON TALBOT Boston.
NATHANIEL JOHNSON RUST Boston.
AARON SARGENT Somerville.
C:0mmitt£c on tfjc iLfbrarg.
CHARLES KNOWLES BOLTON, A.B., Chairman . . . Brookline.
JOHN WARD DEAN, A.M., ex-officio Medford.
GEORGE BROWN KNAPP, A.M Boston.
HENRY WILLIAMS Boston.
Miss HELEN FRANCES KIMBALL Brookline.
WILLIAM PRESCOTT GREENLAW Cambridge.
Miss ANNA REBEKAH LEONARD Boston.
Committee on Publicatione.
CALEB BENJAMIN TILLINGHAST, A.M., Chairman . Boston.
JOHN WARD DEAN. A.M Medford.
DON GLEASON HILL Dedham.
CHARLES KNOWLES BOLTON, A.B Brookline.
FRANCIS EVERETT BLAKE Boston.
OFFIGEBS AND COMMITTEES. VU
(JTdtntnfttee on papers anti (Sfssags.
GEORGE EUGENE BELKNAP, LL.D., Rear Admiral
U.S.N. , Chairman Brookline.
CHARLES EDWIN HURD Boston.
ALBERT ALONZO FOLSOM Brookline.
DAVID HENRY BROWN, A.B Medford.
WILLIAM TAGGARD PIPER, Ph.D Cambridge.
Cdtntntttee to Assist tfie J^tstotiograpfiet.
Rkv. SILV ANUS HAYWARD, A.M., C>lai>ma« .... Southbridge.
Rev. GEORGE MADISON BODGE, A.M Westwood.
Rev. ANSON TITUS Soraerville.
WILLIAM RICHARD CUTTER Woburn.
Rev. \VILLIAM SWEETZER HEYWOOD Boston.
ANDREW FISKE, Ph.D Boston.
Rev. CHARLES EDWARD BEALS Stoneham.
Cotntntttee on (Sfngltsfi 36le0earcf|.
WILLIAM SUMNER APPLETON, A.M., Chairman . . Boston.
JOHN TYLER HASSAM, A.M Boston.
ROBERT CHARLES WINTHROP, Jr., A.M Boston.
THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINSON, A.M., LL.D. . Cambridge.
JAMES JUNIUS GOODWIN New York.
Committee on tfie (iTabintt.
MYLES STANDISH, A.M., M.D., Chairman Boston.
CHARLES SIDNEY ENSIGN, LL.B Newton.
CHARLES DARWIN ELLIOT Somerville.
Miss MARY CUMMINGS SAWYER Welleslejr Hills.
Mrs. IDA FARR MILLER Wakefield.
(JTommittee on iWemotfals.
Rev. HENRY FITCH JENKS, A.M., £^i/^r Canton.
Rev. henry ALLEN HAZEN, D.D Aubumdale.
FRANCIS EVERETT BLAKE Boston.
DON GLEASON HILL, LL.B Dedham.
CHARLES SEDGWICK RACKEMANN Milton.
Committee on J^etaltirg.
HENRY ERNEST WOODS, Chairman Boston.
FRANCIS APTHORP FOSTER Cambridge.
JAMES HENRY LEA Fairhavcn.
Committee on l&olte of P[emiiet0]^i|i.
HENRY WINCHESTER CUNNINGHAM, A.B Boston.
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT.
In entering upon the fifty-sixth year of this Society, we are for-
cibly reminded of its age, its growth, its specific function, its wide
influence and the honorable service it has rendered to the cause of
historical research not in New England only but throughout the
country. Were there time at my disposal I would gladly review
these fruitful years and call your attention to some of the evidences
of the Society's usefulness during the long period of its existence ;
but as we have not yet reached the end of the century — according
to the best authorities — we can safely defer such reflections a little
longer.
The year, however, which has just past is deserving of a moment's
consideration at our hands. When the time shall come to study it
in its proper perspective, it will doubtless furnish the writers of its
history many suggestive lessons in the progressive development of
the world's civilization. To many of us it has seemed a year of
violent contrasts, of strange contradictions: — Efforts made for
universal peace obscured by the ravages of war ; homage paid to
the principle of arbitration discredited by a fatal readiness to resort
to force ; a sincere desire to alleviate human misery joined with
measures which entail frightful suffering and make havoc of all
considerations of humanity ; a popular demand for administrative
economy followed by the extravagant expenditure of funds; the
two leading nations of the earth, representing liberal ideas of
government, failing to conciliate distant races, with whom they each
have a controversy, and thus seeming to play the part of the op-
pressor— America longing to help the poor islanders of the East
whom tlie fortunes of war brought under her authority, yet for
want of skill at the proper time, unable to convince them of her
benevolent intentions ; and England with her long experience in the
antipodes, with her trained diplomats and her gallant generals com-
pletely baffled and humiliated in the presence of a despised foe !
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This ia a great puzzle to us and a great sorrow ; and it Iiaa c^galt
a staggering blow to the pride of the Anglo Saxon race. It may
be that such an experieni^e of our weakDCds and tolly bus become
neceBsary to purify the streams of national life and to prepare the
way for a better leadership among the nations. I eiinnot for a
moment believe that with our grand inheritance from the past and
with all our resources in character, thrift, enlightenment, racial
ytgoT and moral purpose we arc to regard the untoward and contra^
dictoiy events of 1899 as anything more than a temporary and per-
haps neetled eet-baek to our otherwise steady advancement along the
pathway of prosperity at Iiome and fraternal relations abroad.
In our own country we arc^ still exercised about national and inter-
national questions, although it must be said that the state depart-
ment, through its efficient secretary, has achieved a notable and
beneficent \dctory in bringing the powers into line on the "open-
door " policy in China. That peaceful and brilliant achievement may
yet be worth to us all that the disasters of the year have coat, I
will not pause to contemplate our bright commercial prospects ; the
increase of our manufactures, the unprecedented output of our mines,
the magnificent cereal crop, the great increase in expoile, the ample
rewards of labor, tbe spread of the truUey and the arrival of the
automobile* Nor can I do more than remind you of tlie continual
enrichment of our institutions of learning, art and charity ; the in-
terest shown in social clubs and j*!itriotic organizations; and the
phenomenal growth of public libraries, especially in the amaller
towns of New England — a sign uf great promise which we cannot
tail to note. All these considerations touch our sphere as observers
of current events, and they are by no means foreign to our legiti-
mate work as coUectora of the materials of history.
I must allude, in passing, to the recent meeting in this city of the
American Historical Association, with which some of yau are con-
nected. It is a large body, now in its fifteenth year, with head-
quarters in Washington and some affiliation with the government, and
having a present membership of fourteen hundred. Of tbe sixteen
papers read here only two or three could be called teclmieally his-
torical, the others dealing with political, educational or economic
problems. In all these fields the Association seeks to promote
original investigation. You arc doubtless familiar with it« creditabla
work already in progress through the Historical Manuscripta Coib^-
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mission. It also has a Committee on Colonies and Dependencies, a
Public Archives Commission and a Committee to prepare a mono-
graphic history of the United States. Its large quarterly Review
and the annual volume of its proceedings are admirable products of
American scholarship.
That our Society has had its fuU share in the activities of the year
is shown by several facts which I take pleasure in communicating.
1. Our rooms have been used by a larger number than ever of
persons desiring access to our literary treasures. The tables in the
hall above have often been thronged as much as those of a down-town
restaurant at the dinner hour, though I am happy to say without
any confusion or serious infringement of the rules enforcing
silence. Frequently as many as sixty or more have been counted in
a; single day, and a fair estimate of the visits for the year would be
at least fifteen thousand! What would the foimders say to this?
The generous policy of allowing persons not members of the Society
to use its privileges has, I believe, greatly extended its work and in-
creased the number of its friends and supporters. Thanks are often
expressed and letters written in acknowledgment of the courtesy
thus extended. It is gratifying also to know that those who repre-
sent us in the administration of the library, and indeed of all depart-
ments of the Society's work, are always ready to answer inquiries
and to assist any one to find the books, manuscripts and writing
materials which may be needed. Last year 1,457 visitors — about
one tenth only of the whole number — registered their names, of
whom 1,151 were from New England. New York had 82, Penn-
sylvania 31, Oliio 25, Illinois 34, Minnesota 12 and Utah 14; be-
sides representatives from almost every other State, Canada and
various foreign countries.
2 . A larger number of gentlemen — eighty-two — have been added
to our roll than ever before, with the exception of the two years
1869-1870, when many subscribers to the fund for the purchase of
tliis building were jointly elected. In 1898, the number enrolled
was fifty-eight; in 1897, sixty; in 1896, seventy-one. Ladies
were for the first time admitted to membership in 1898 by special
act of the legislature, and as many of their names had been entered
in the candidate's book for two or three years in anticipation of the
event, there were forty who joined in 1898. Last year the number
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of ladies received was eleven. Oor total membership is now nine
hundred and twenty-six, besides the Honorary and Corresponding
mcttibers, of whom none have been elected during the last two
years.
3. The year now past has brought additional funds to our treaa-"
ury from three different sources, vi^ : the membership fees, the sale
of our publications > and the bequest of the late George Plumer
Smith, a merchant of Philadelpliia, of New England descent, who
took a sinecre interest in our work and who usually visited our rooms
when he came to Boston* It was not unusual for him, when send-
ing his annual subscription, to add a small New Year's ^ft — five or
six doUars, perhaps — for the Register fund. A sketch of his life
has been prepared by our historiographer. The treasurer ac-
knowledges the receipt, from the estate, of $9,570.CK) out of the
$10,000.00 mentioned in the will. This is the largest sum ever
given us by one intlividuaL We have had indeed very few gifts in
all our history, and the Society is to-day far from bemg able to keep
up its proper Hterature or bind its valuable pamphlets, maouscripts
and worn-out books. It has as yet a very incomi)lete catalogue of
its own library, and no adequate fund for the publication of the
Eegister or the Memorial Biographies or the annual Proceedings*
It is recommended to the Council that of this last bequest the sum
of $5,000*00 be set apart, and known as the George Plumer Smith
Fund» for the purchase of books for the Society *s library, each book
thus obtained to bear the donor's name on a suitable plate tnacrip*
tion. Our two smaU funds for binding — the Barstow Fund and the
Thomas Crane Fund — ^ perpetuate those nanies by a similar inscrip-
tion placed in each volume thus bound, and stating the important
&cta concerning the persons to whom we are indebted for the fund.
Our associate member, Mr. All>ert Crane of Stamford, Conn,, telk
me that it is his purpose to strengthen the fund which he has already
established in memory of his father. Every such gift enables us to
bring our pamphlets out of obscurity and convert them into vol-
umes properly catalogued and easily handled. Whoever pro^-ide©
for this will receive the thanka of generations yet to come.
Speaking of the Pliiladelphia beL|uest, I would appeal to all our"
members throughout the country to bear in mind, when making tlieir
wills, the increasing wants of this Society, the cost of its appliances,
the value of its productions and the need of endowments in order
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that it may continue to represent in a generous manner the important
purposes for which it exists.
Probably few of you have thought that our worthy treasurer, Mr.
Torrey — who presents his report in print at this meeting — enters
to-day upon his thirtieth year of continuous service as collector, cus-
todian and disburser of the Society's funds, for which he has re-
ceived no remuneration other than the increasing esteem and respect
of all who know him. This is certainly an occasion for us to ex-
press our appreciation of an officer whose ability, integrity, modesty
and unfailing coiuiiesy have contributed so much to the necessary
forces that make our work here easy and pleasant.
The Society has always taken just pride in its unique quarterly
publication — The New-England Historical and Genealogical
Register — fifty-three solid volumes of which are now complete.
We can never be sufficiently grateful either to the sagacious and far-
seeing men who founded this great work, or to the unfailing suc-
cession of learned and laborious scholars in our fellowship who have
edited and enriched these precious volumes. More and more the
full set is in demand as our country grows, and calls with increasing
eagerness for just such information as is found here and nowhere
else. Our great historical, municipal and state libraries put them
in the highest rank of such literature, and with good reason, for
they contain such ample stores of erudition concerning the fathers of
New England and their descendants, that no one would now think
of writing a town, church or family history without a careful exami-
nation of the Eegister. When my classmate, the late Henry W.
Foote, was Writing the History of King's Chapel, he found so many
important helps in the Register that he went through every vol-
ume with extraordinary patience in order that he might not lose a
single fact touching his work. This required an outlay in time
which few writers would attempt to give. Had an Index been ready
it would have saved him many weeks of hunting. When we think
what such a man's time is worth — and yours is worth just as much —
how can we grudge the paltry sum necessary to complete this part
of our work?
In order that the contents of the first fifty volumes may become
available, it is absolutely necessary to have a consolidated Index.
The preparation of such an Index has been confided to an able
committee, with Mr. Hassam as chairman, and they have already
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made commendable progress. The reeponse to their circular of two
years ago^ — which may be found in each issue of the Eegibter—
asking for the sum of $3,000,00, was prompt and encouraging.
$1,893.50 were received in various sums from all parts of the
country — from Maine to Texas* This Iiaa enabled them to make a
good beginning: No less than 850,000 cards have been written,
punched, tied and placed in 260 boxes. From fifteen to twenty
persons have been employed at different times* The Index is to be
of the approved three fold character. Those of persons and of
places are nearly done. The smaller one of subjects is not yet
touched. As an average vohmie of the Register cont^iins at least
12,000 individual names, our Index-makers have to haudle no less
than 600,000 names of persons, besides 200,000 of families and
about 150,000 oF places !
The Committee now need another thousand dollars that they may
speedily bring the work into eha{>e for printing. Delay only in*
creasea the cost. Will not the friends and patrons of a work so
imperatively needed now rally to its aid and give our honored and
venerable editor, Mr. Dean, whose hand has done more than any
other to make the Register what it is, the great satisfiiction of
seeing his long row of vohmies made available? By his encyclope-
dic learning and his cver-facile pen, he has put us all in his debt
these many many years. Viewed as a thank-offering to him, thiA
remaining sum of a thousand dollars for the preparation of the
Index is Imt a small recognition of his inestimable services to thii
Society for nearly the whole period of its existence, I call upon
our members, near and far, to come forward and subscribe witliaut
waiting tor any further solicitation, and hasten the conclusion of
this Index, We can put on a large force and finish it at oneet
if you will only furnish the means. The sooner we get it priuted,
the sooner we shall get our money buck.
This leadn me to give expression to a feeling which is often heard
in these rooms, that the Register should be more generally sup*
ported by the members of the Society. Are you aware that less than
one-fifth of our associates subscribe for it ? I am persuaded th^J
this is owing not to pecuniary inability, nor to any want of inter^^H
in the work, but simply to a lack of knowledge in regard to it.
Some persons might say that they are already overcrowded with
but I beg of you, ladies and gentlemen, never to com-
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pare our Register with your popular magazines. It is no rival to
any of them, simply because it has its own well-defined and fruitful
field quite apart from theirs. You will not find it at the news-
stands, any more than you would find there the " Book of Posses-
sions," or Bradford's Journal, or Savage's Dictionary. Membership
in this Society presupposes a taste for historic lore, for original re-
search, for critical and patient authorship in the broad domain of
our New England life. The Register offers you all this in abund-
ance, and there is no other periodical that does. It costs $3.00 a
year. Among the subscribers are 124 libraries and learned socie-
ties. Seventy-two copies are sent in exchange for the publications
of other societies. Nine-hundred copies were printed last year.
The demand for back numbers is steadily increasing. Some of them
have become very scarce, and now command as much as fifty or
sixty dollars each. By its extensive circulation the Register
makes us the best known society of the kind in the United States ;
and if our members would more generally subscribe for it, either
for themselves or for some public library, we should have a publica-
tion fund that would make this branch of our work self-supporting.
One department of the Register is devoted to book-reviews ; and
these, though necessarily brief, are considered of such value that
authors and publishers arc glad to send us their works — in our special
field — for editorial notice. Such books find a permanent place on
our shelves and are consulted by a large number of readers. The
gain to the Library from this source alone would justify the main-
tenance of the Register. These book-notices are also collected by
themselves with occasional " Notes and Announcements," and issued
as a small quarterly publication, called The New- England Bib-
liopolisty at 25 cents a year. Eight numbers, covering two years,
make a thin volume ; and we have already ten such volumes bound
and in constant use.
For the past seventeen years the pages of the Register have been
enriched by a valuable series of contributions, entitled Genealogical
Gleanings in England^ by our esteemed associate, Henry F.
Waters, A.M. These papers bear directly upon our work and are
the result of the most intelligent and painstaking investigation of
wills and other original documents in the mother country relating to
American families. These gleanings have been re-arranged for a
book edition and cast by themselves, making three volumes of over
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500 pages each, which we hope eaon to eee published with a good
index now in progress under Mr. Haasam's eflGcieot direction. The
Society is miich indebted to Mr. William S, Apple ton, chairman of
the Committee on Enghsh Research, for his sueceseful efforts, con-
tinued through many years, in obtaining the funds necessary for the
prosecution of this important work, I know I express the wish of
all our members when I say that we earnestly hope that he and Mr.
Waters may be encouraged to continue an undertaking which haa
brought such credit to tliem both. The wealth of genealogical
material in England is inexhaustible, Mr. Waters has unearthed a
vast amount of information. His brilliant discoveries concerning the
Washingtons and John Harvard, to say nothing of many otbei
entitle him to our lasting gratitude.
These gleanings of Mr. Waters are really a supplement to Savage'
Geneakigical Dictionary, If the Society had followed the advice
given it many years ago and kept an interleaved copy of Savage on
hand for corrections and additions, we should now be in a position to
publish an entirely new edition of Savage, which woidd be of the
greatest value. The fact is we have long since outgrown Savaj
He did remarkably well in his time and fai* better than any of
predecessors, but he worked under great disadvantages and has
wittingly circulated many errors. He was obliged to rely upon the
accuracy of his correspondents who often got things sadly minced
taking e.g. fathers for sous and sons for fathers. Indeed there are
few families in the whole work that are correctly given throughout.
It seems to me that we ought at once to get a set of Savage —
although the [jrice has risen from ten to eighty dollars— have it inter-
leaved and placed here for annotations, under the charge of a proper
editor who stiould go through all the genealogies published since
and niuke the necessary corrections. It is not too late to begin the
work. Many genealogists would give us their voluntary aid. We
now have materials that Savage knew nothing of, and they are wut-
ing to be used in the interest of historical trutli. As Savage sup-
planted Farmer, this Society could now supplant Savage, We could
not render a greater service to the cause of family history in America
than by taking the matter in hand. It will need a special fund.
Who will authorize us to make a beginning?
In view of the widely different methods used by the writers and
publishers of genealogies I would suggest that our Society might
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render a valuable service by proposing to establish a uniform system
—one that shall be simple and clear and acceptable to all. A com-
mittee could be appointed by us to confer with similar committees to
be appointed by the ten or twelve other Societies that publish genea-
logical matter. Many of the systems now in use are clumsy and un-
intelligible. The one used by our own Society has serious faults.
I venture to hope that by a united effort something satisfactory and
permanent may be accomplished in this direction.
It may not be known to all of you that there are about four times
as many books on family history published now as there were ten
years ago. Many of them are sumptuous and costly, and of great
interest to the numerous branches of a widely-extended house.
During the last year we have received TAe Cleveland Family ^ in
three large volumes, given by one of the compilers, our associate, Mr.
Edmund Janes Cleveland of Hartford. This work contains 2,894
pages, of which 388 are given to the indexes of persons, ancestries
and places.
Dr. Robert C. Moon has given us The Morris Family ofPhilor
delphiaj in three large volumes, with copious indexes. This family
has numerous representatives in New England.
We have also received a privately printed Genealogy ofthe'SaU'
bom Family in England and America (1194-1898)9 by Victor
C. Sanborn of La Grange, 111. ; and The English Emersons^ by
P. H. Emerson, M.B., B.A., of Lowestoft — an illustrated volume
published in London in 1898.
Our archives have been honored by the gift of The Pickering
Ge7iealogyy in six oblong folio volumes of Ancestry Tables, in
manuscript sheets moimted on linen and securely bound, and accom-
panied by a smaller index volume. This is the largest and costliest
work of the kind in our whole collection. It is generously given by
our associate, Charles Pickering Bowditch, Esq., of Jamaica Plain.
The execution of it was entrusted to Mr. Harrison EUery, once a
member of this Society.
We have a fair collection of duplicate genealogies and local his-
tories. These are very useful to lend to our members ; also to take
the place of the regular copies when the latter are out for rebinding,
and ultimately to replace them when they are worn out — a con-
tingency which occurs much more frequently than is commonly
supposed. The day cannot be very far off when some of these con-
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stantlj-handled booka will be completely used up in our literary
workshop. Therefore members should see that the Society has at
least two copies of each oC their publications.
Our reeord book of loans «hows that the average entries for twenty
years > from 1873 to 1893, covered about 5i pages per year, while
for the next six years, 1^593 to 1891), they required 12 pages per
year. This proves that our book loans have more than doubled dnce
we enlarged onr building and secured the requisite space for arrange
ing duplicates by themselves.
Dependent as we are upon the generosity of our friends, may I not
ask you all to seeiire for its, whenever you can, not only town,
church and family histories, but also that large and miscellaneous
local literature which i-* the product of special occasions and which is
apt to he soon lost and forgotten. Such fugitive memorials have an
acknowledged value here, and should be sent to us as soon as they
appear, to make sure of their safety. I allude to town reports and
records ; biographies, private memoirs and monographs ; the publi-
cations of historical, patriotic, religious, literary and charitable socie-
ties and clubs— even their constitutions and by-laws and lists of
members ; church innnuals, sermons and pastoral letters ; anniver-
sary programs and addresses ; photographs of historical monuments
and tablets, statues and busts ; obituary notices and items of his-
torical and genealogical interest that appear in local journals.
Three recent manuscript gifts deserve to be noticed : ( 1 ) A bound
copy of the Genealogical liecord^ of the Town of Jeff^^rmn,
Maine ^ from Harold L. Bond of Maiden; (2) a copy of the Re-
cords ofi^orthboro\ 3Iass,^ including those of the town, the church
and the cemetery, by tiilmau Bigelow Howe ; (3) a copy of the
Mecords of Canterbury^ ^. J?., given by Miss Susan Blanchard
Kidder of Boston.
Of the new books presented during the year I would mention The
History of Xorfhampton^ in two volumes, by James Bussell
Trumbull, who spent twenty years upon the work and died last
July; 77^e Hinfory of DurJmtti^ Maine ^ by Everett S. Stackpole,
D.D., of Augusta; The Old Records of the Toitm of FiUhbuty,
in two volumes; volume V. of The Dedhnm Recorder Wethen-
feld (Oonn.) Inscriptions, from the compiler, Edward Sweetser
Tillotson ; Lexington Births, Marriages and Deaths ; tlie 28tk
Report of the Boston Record Commissioners ; Suffolk Deeds f
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Lib. X. ; The Pepperrell Papers^ being vol. X of the Collections
of the Massachusetts Historical Society ; The Dutch and Quaker
Colonies in America^ by John Fiske, 2 vols. ; Letters and Re-
collections of John Murray Forbes^ by his daughter, Mrs. Sarah
Forbes Hughes ; The Puritan as a Colonist and Reformer^ by
our associate, Dr. Byington.
From the report of your Committee on Graveyard Inscriptions,
presented at this meeting, you will be glad to learn that a correspon-
dence has been opened by their indefatigable Secretary, Mr. John J.
May, with all the towns in the State, and that returns are already
coming in from a considerable number, while from others we have
the promise of future help. A very wide interest in the subject is
being awakened in many of the towns, resulting incidentally in
plans for the improvement of some of the neglected cemeteries, and
developing a feeling of local pride in the matter, which promises
much for the success of our undertaking.
There is good reason to believe that in some cases patriotic socie-
ties, women's clubs and interested individuals will be ready to lend
us their voluntary aid. It is not proposed to print the inscriptions,
but to collect them in uniform manuscript size — that of large letter-
paper with a margin of an inch all around for binding. These
valuable folios would be of great service to writers engaged in
original research, as they would contain a very large number of
names with dates, facts, etc., constituting some of the indispensable
materials of correct local history. When we remember that many of
our older stones have disappeared altogether and that many of the
existing inscriptions are rapidly being obliterated, I think we must
all feel the necessity of sustaining this Committee in the arduous
task entrusted to their hands. For their encouragement and yours,
I will add that the State Historical Societies of Maine and New
Hampshire have asked me to address them upon this subject, with
the expectation that they will soon follow our example and secure
similar results in their respective States. I have no doubt that we
shall find Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island ready to join us,
and that eventually we shall have a fairly complete collection of all
the existing inscriptions in New England.
During the last year the Bostonian Society has arranged, in the
East room of the Old State House, under the careful direction of our
associate, Mr. Bent, the valuable collection of the late Jeremiah
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Colbum left by his widow. This bequest represents the life-long
studies and rare taste of one who for many years frequented these
rooms and co5perated with us in the various ftinctions of this Society.
His genial face and courteous manner we shall not soon forget.
The collection consists of about 300 volumes of standard and rare
historical and numismatic works, some of which are annotated and illus-
trated by his own hand. The most unique and interesting part of all is
the collection of engraved portraits, commbsions, original letters and
autographs of distinguished persons from 1630 to the present day, in-
cluding magistrates, ministers, merchants, judges, artists, printers,
Revolutionary leaders, officers of the Army and Navy, the Con-
gresses of 1778 to 1787, and all the Presidents from Washington to
Grant, constituting an illustrated National Biography of about 5000
pieces, securely bound in a series of folios, and placed within the
reach of inquiring visitors. A complete catalogue is being prepared
by our associate, Mr. Marvin. Such a group of choice historical
materials would alone make any library famous ; and in future years
we may be sure that students will resort to the Bostonian Society to
examine these artistic and patriotic treasures, which, we are glad to
know, will perpetuate the memory of a worthy and honored citizen
of Boston.
PROCEEDINGS.
The Annual Meeting of the New-England Historic Gene-
alogical Society was held in the WUder Hall of the Society's
House, No. 18 Somerset street, Boston, on Wednesday, January
10, 1900, at 2.30 o'clock in the afiternoon, the President, the Eev.
Edward Griffin Porter, A.M., in the chair.
The Annual Reports were read, accepted, and ordered on file,
namely:
Report of the CouDcil.
Report of the Treasurer.
Report of the Corresponding Secretary.
Report of the Historiographer.
Report of the Librarian.
Report of the Trustees of the Kidder Fund.
The report of the Committee on Nominations for candidates for
officers of the Society and three members of the Council was then
presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Capt. Albert
Alonzo Folsom, and accepted, and thereupon the Society proceeded
to ballot, agreeable to Art. i. Chap. iv. of the By-laws, the polls
being ordered open till half past three o'clock. The Chair appointed
Messrs. Geo. R. W. Scott, S. S. Blanciiard and Wm. C.
WiNSLOW, tellers, who reported that the following candidates had
been elected, and their election was declared, namely :
President.
Rev. Edward Griffin Porter, A.M., of Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Vice-Presidents.
John Elbridge Hudson, LL.B., of Boston, Massachusetts.
Hon. James Phinnet Baxter, A.M., of Portland, Maine.
Hon. Ezra Scollat Stearns, A.M., of Concord, New Hampshire.
Hon. James Barrett, LL.D., of Rutland, Vermont.
Hon. Olney Arnold, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Prof. Edward Elbridge Salisbury, LL.D., of New Haven, Conn.
Recording Secretary.
George Augustus Gordon, A.M., of Somerville, Massachusetts.
Corresponding Secretary.
Henrt Winchester Cunningham, A.B., of Boston, Massachusetts.
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Treasurer.
Benjamin Barstow TuRREy, of llaiiover, Mtissachuseris.
Librarian,
John Ward r)t-:AN, A.H., of Medford, Ma^sachusettB,
For Coundnorsfor the Term J(900, 1901, 1902,
Charles Knowlks Boltox, A.B,, of Brook] iiie, Maa^achasetts.
CuAULK^ Sjdnkv P^xNsion, LL,B., of Newtou, Masaachusett«.
AxM^REW FrsKE^ Ph.D., of Bostoo, Musstichusett^.
Charles Sidney Ensign, LL.B., from the Special Committee on
the history of the first and, hitherto, only bullot box in use by thia
Society J presented a report which wiib read, accepted and ordered
on file.
On motion, it was
Voted: That a vStanding Conimittee of two be appointed by the President
to seek through the co-operation of similar committeei^ from other societies
piiblipihiiig genealogioiil matter the more general adoption of gome plan of
arraiigt'Dient of geueatogies by the compilers and publishers of family
hislonuH in America.
The President appointetl
Waldo Lincoln, A.B.| of Worcester, Mass.
Theodore Studley Lazell, A.B., of Boston, Mass,
On motion of Rev. Geo. M, Adame, D.D., it was
Voted: That the thanks of the Society be presented to Albert Harri^ti
Hoy I, A.M*, for his prolonged and faithful service to the Society, in varioui
ofticeii, for the past thirty years; also to Caleb Benjamin TilUnghast, A.M.,
George Sumner Mann, Esq., luid Henry Winchester Conningliaru, A.B.,
who now cornpii'tt^ tiieir term of service aa rat^mbers of the Council* The
Society eongratnUites them mi the prosperous condition which it hjis At>
tallied tn the yeard of tla Lr administration.
On motion of Rev. Wtn. Copley W inflow ^ D.D., it was
Voted: That the New- Engl and Ilii^torie Genealogical Society tenderfj
Benjamin Barstow Torrey, Esq., a life member since 18G4, who has jfl
tiutcrecl upon the thirtieth year of active service as m Treasnrer, it« deep
appreciation of his invaluable ?jervic€^3, of his unfailiug courtesv, hi
faithful devotion to his dutiea and his great ability in hia financial tnut
both to securely kicp and increase the funds in hk care.
That the Society heartily thanks Mr, Torrey for his long and acceptable
services thus speciiicd, and that due record of tliis vote bo made.
A committee coneisting of
Charles Cowley, LL.D., of Lowell,
William CoeLEV Winslow% DJX, of Boston,
William T AOf j a hu Pifkr, Ph.D., of Cambritlge^
Myhon Sumnku Dlulev, A.M., of Boston,
Caleb Benjamin Tilunguast, A.M., of Boston,
was appointed to con^jidcr the ordinary vote to print the proceeding^
and accompanying papers of tliis meeting, the publication of the
PROCEEDINGS. XXIU
Towne Memorial Biographies and the biographical sketches of
deceased members in the New-England Historical and Genealogical
Kegister, with instructions to report at the stated meeting in
February.*
The meeting then dissolved.
Attest: Geo. A. Gordon,
Recording Secretary,
* This committee reported at the meeting 14 February, 1900, as follows, which was
accepted and adopted :
The Committee of Five, appointed by this Society on the 10th
January, to consider what changes, if any, should be made in the
publication of the Towne Memorial Biographies, the biographical
sketches of deceased members in the Historical and Genealogical
Register, and the sketches of deceased members in the report of the
annual meeting, have attended to the duty assigned them, and re-
spectfully report the following recommendations, viz. : —
First. — That there be no further delay in the publication of ad- •
ditional volumes of the Towne Memorial Biographies, in consequence
of the non-receipt of sketches of members who have been deceased
more than ten years.
Second. — ^That the memoirs of honorary and corresponding mem-
bers should be brief, not exceeding, as a general rule, one or two pages.
Third. — That the memoirs of resident members, of whom extensive
biograpliies have already been published, should also be brief, giving
references to the best biographies already printed.
Fourth. — That the memoirs of resident members in the Towne
Memorial Biographies should not exceed as a rule five pages in length.
Fifth. — That the Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Society,
with brief memoirs of such members as have died during the year,
be printed as a supplement to the New-England Historical and Gen-
ealogical Register, and that a copy of said Supplement be sent to
every member of the Society, free of charge ; provided that the first
of said Supplements shall contain sketches of the members who have
died during the last two years.
r Charles Cowley.
I William Taggard Piper.
Committee^ 'i Wm. C. Winslow.
Myron S. Dudley.
[, C. B. Tillinghast.
XXVI
N. E. HISTORIC GENEALOaiGAI. SOCIETY.
The Society the past year haa held its regular stated
and addressee from scholars have been delivered upon various
jects, which ought to be printed and preserved in the archives of ^
Society.
And now as we are about at the end of the nineteenth cent
let us, with renewed devotion to our honored Society, make it|
power for good, that it may inure to the benefit of future generatioa
TtrE CoaetiTTEE on the LreRARv, through its Chairman, H<
Wincheflter Cunningham, A,B., reported that it had attended to
limited duties prescribed to it by the By-Laws of the Society
the Rules of the Council, and had assisted the Librarian in
management of the Library. It has cooperated with the Comi
on the Cabinet in sorting and arranging the contents of the
in the aafe, and everything that wag found there that seemed
of use to the Library has been made moch more available for
use of students. This work can be completed early next year
vided it is deemed sufficient to index or catalogue bundles of papel
under the names of donors or of one general subject, and not
catalogue each separate letter or paper or make an index f>f I
names referred to in each. This work has been done by Mr. Pari
under the immediate direction of the Assistant Librarian^ Mrs
Greenlaw. All the municipal documents in Koom 1 have bea
overhauled and arranged and all the historical pamphlets relating
Massachusetts towns have been separated from the other docmoenli
and put in alphabetical order, and the most useful of them can bl
bound at any time.
A large number of the books in most active use in the Libiirf
had become badly shaken and have been strongly rebound in cifl-
vas, 'as a large appropriation was made early in the year by the
Society from the accumulated income of the Bond Fund, and a Iiug^
portion of this appropriation still remains to be drawn upon dttricg
die coming year.
As there was no part of the general income which the Corssd
felt at liberty to give this Committee for the purchase of boobr ^
were obliged to confine ourselves to the income of the Russell aflJ
Sever Funds, amounting to about $320.00, which is not much raoi*
than the amount necessary to pay for the American and Engliik
historical magazines and Parish Registers to which we are regdii
subscribers and of which we have very complete sets. In p**^
years we have been allowed to spend for new books the moucj
received from the sale of duplicates, but this has been practicilly
nothing during the past year.
(
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REPORT OF THE COtJKCrL, XXW
roll of memberBhip the coming year. The services and LntereBt in
the Socnety manifested by Mr. Greeolaw, the efficient Aaaiatant
Librarian, arc fully appreciated.
The Society ia wise in its policy of liberality — in allowing the
free uac of its large library to the public, and in doing this, our
Society would greatly appreciate any gi^ or legacies. We are in
need of funds tor the rebinding of books, and the purchase of others
to take the place of those badly worn by constant use.
One pressing need of the Society is for more room. Our build*
ing is filled from basement to attic with books, pamphlets and
curios, and too overcrowded in all departments, and the Society
would act wisely if it would appoint a special committee to
investigate tliis matter. It should be borne in mind that our present
building is well locatefl, convenient to the State, County and City
records. It is important that the Society, in some way, furnish
larger and more acceptable quarters for the valuable historical
matter now being catalogued and arranged for future use.
Funds for the above objects, of courae, will have to be obtained,
and no doubt they wiU be forthcoming when the generous public
fully understand our needs. The Society is exceedingly grateful for
gifts and l>equcst8 already bestowed, but more arc greatly needed.
We want more funds to purchase genealogies and town histories
already in print, also money to purchase more English works than
we now possess. It is to be regretted that the work on English
Research has been compelled to stop for lack of funds. Formerly
this branch of literature printed in the Register added much to its
value.
The indexing of the volumes of the Register has been in progress
for the past two years, or more, and the chairman of the committee
in charge, Mr. John T. Hassam, appeared before one of our re-
cent Council meetings and gave us a clear and full account of
the progress of this vast undertaking. Most of the funds for this
work thus far have been contributed by the generosity of friends.
A little more aid in this direction will soon see this work completed,
and wlien finished will naturally enhance the value of the Register
Library. It wOl be a crowning success in the half century career
of its editor* As an oflBcer of our society remarks, " The standard
of the Register must be maintained, and successive volumes must
be devoted, as have been the past» to the preservation of New
England family history. Flardly a family among us, going back
to the Colonial days, but has large portions of its history spread
upon the pages of the Register,**
The Committee on Memorials make a wise suggestion, it seems to
me, that the future Memorial Volumes should partake of the char-
acter of a biographical dictionary of members, rather than elaborate
life sketches.
3
i
Kxvm
N* E. HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
MedfonL Her subject was ^'The Life and Works of Lydia Maria
Child/* She epoke of some of the special trials and experiencea
of Mrs, Child, and read in illustration extracts from her writings.
At the June meeting a paper was read by Hon. Newton Talbot.
His subject was "William Colboni^ One of the Founders of Bos-
ton ; His Public Services, His Landed Possessions, How They
Were Divided, with some Account of tlie Abutting Estates." Wil-
liam Colbfjrn was an ancestor of the essayist on the maternal side,
aeven generations ago, and in his day a most influential citizen of
Boston.
At the October meeting^ Mr. Charles S. Ensign read a continua-
tion of a former paper under the title of " Churchyard Literature.**
At the November meeting a paper was read by Lorin Lowe
Dame, of West iledfurd, on "The Jliddlesex Canal.'* The history
of the oamd was traced in JetaU from its 0[>ening in 1803 until its
discontinuation in 1H40.
At the December meeting a paper wm read by Mr. Thomas
Weston, of Newton, who reviewed in a most interesting manner
the life and services of " Governor Bradfonl.'' The origin of the
famous civil compact was carefully considered, the credit of the
authorship being given to Bradford instead of Brewster. The
speaker showed tliat by his ability, liis great virtue^ his shrewd
knowledge of men, sense of right and justice, Bradford, during the
thirty-three years of his administration was the leading and guiding
force of the colony.
The Committee on Memorials, through its Chairman, R«v.
Henry Fitch Jcnks, A.M., reported some progress in the work
assigned it. As stated last year, there are not enough completed
memoirs on hand to make another volume, but the committee
proposes to ask the immediate completion of such as have been
I
assigned and
iccepted, with the bo[>e that enough may be received
within the next few uionths to justify beginning a new volume.
The committee finds that there arc many persons > who would
naturally come into the next volume, of whom no memoir beyond
what has already appeared in the Register can be procured. In
such cases it seems to it best simply to reprint what has been already
publislied there.
It is the committee's opinion that long and elaborate memorials
of men whose connection with the Society was but slight, even
though it conferred honor upon it, should not be sought, but that
these memorial volumes should rather partake of the character of a
biographical dictionary of members concerning whom it might be
difficult to find in forma tioo elsewhere.
REPOBTS OF COMMITTEES. XXIX
If this view approves itself to the Society it may be possible to
make more rapid progress with the preparation of the next and sub-
sequent volumes.
The Committee to assist the Historiographer, through its
Chairman, Rev. Silvanus Hayward, A.M., reported that sketches
have been furnished as follows : — By Mr. William R. Cutter, on
Elbridge D. Allen, Edward H. Williams, John Cummkigs and
Leonard Thompson; by Rev. C. H. Pope, on Lyman C. Draper;
by Rev. William S. Heywood, on Charles A. Hewins and Franklin
King; and by the Chairman, on William E. Gladstone and John
N. Denison. Other sketches are in hand by different members
of the committee, some of which will probably be presented before
the first of January.
Thk Committee on Heraldry, through its Chairman, Henry
Ernest Woods, stated that it had nothing in particular to report ex-
cepting a gratifying commendation, both at home and abroad, of its
position in the matter of heraldry, as embodied in its report of last
year, which has been printed for distribution to inquirers, and
which appeared in the " New-England Historical and Genealogical
Register" for October, 1899. As an example of its reception in
England, the following is from an acknowledgment of the October
"Rkcjister," to Mr. Dean, written by J. Paul Rylands, Esq.,
F.S.A., Honorary Secretary of the Harleian Society : "I am par-
ticularly pleased with the prominence given to the Report of the
Committee on Heraldry on page 399 : you are doing in Boston
what some of us in England are doing, and I hope the results in
America will be as encouraging as they are here."
The Committke on Finance, through its Chairman pro tem-
pore^ William Tracy Eustis, reported that the Treasurer is custodian
of all the funds belonging to the Society, and its receipts and all
payments are made by him upon duly approved vouchers from the
Finance Committee. His report is herewith returned with a detailed
schedule of the payments and receipts. The legacy of $10,000
from the late George Plumer Smith of Philadelphia, received in
April of this year, is the largest ever given to the Society. The
claim alluded to in last year's report was compromised for a very
small amount ($340.00) leaving a net amount of $9,570 received
by the Society from the executors of Mr. Smith's will.
The investments have been increased the present year $11,172.18.
N. E. HISTORIC QKNEALOOICAL SOCIETY.
The Committee on the Cabinet, through its chairman, Mjlet
Standishf A.M,, M.D., reported that very Batiafactorv progress bad
been made durinf!^ the past year in arranging and cataloguing the
niamiseripta in the drawers of the safe. The Council placed at the
disposal of the librar'mn and the Committee on the Cabinet the sum
of one hundred and fii'ty dollars. This sum was expended bj
employing Mr. Frederic Willard Parke, who had previously ahowD
a special adaptability for this work. Mr. Urecniaw has also given
A generous sliare of luS time in forwarding this important undertak-
ing. The work began in May and was continued six months, until
the appropriation wae all expended. During this time all the
manneeript genealogies in the safe were catalogued, excepting those
found while making the re-arraogenients herein afterwards referred
to. These manuscript genealogicjs catalogued fill six drawers. All
of the materials for memorial biographies have been arranged alpha-
beticnlK% and those relating to members deceased in 1864—66, such,
viz., as will be required tor the next volume, have been indexed.
The memorial biographies fill four drawers.
After cataloguing the genealogies and arranging the memorial
biographies— which occupied about half of the time which could be
covered by the appropriation — ^it was plain that the remainder of the
appropriation would suffice for properly cataloguing only a portion of
the material still left, and it was decided that the contents of the
other drawers should be rendered immediately available in a general
way by arranging them in clashes, and placing the matter in each
class alphabetically, removing from the safe altogether whatever was
more appropriate for other parts of the building* The remainder of
the appropriation was expended in this classification. By doing thij
much space has been rescued, as thirty-nine drawers only are filled
with the claseiticd materials, leaving twenty-three empty. In doing
this work there was discovered a cunsiderable amount of material
valuable only for exhibition in the cabinet. These articles, as well
as a large number of plans and maps which were discovered, have aa
yet been neither c I ass i tied nor catalogued.
The time rccpiired for cataloguing the genealogies was about a
month and a half, and about a month*s work was devoted to the
Dicmorial biographies ; the rest of the six months was given to the
classification of the remaining drawers.
Some of the manusci-ipts and documents which have beea re-
arranged as above described are of great value; others are of com-
paratively slight worth ; it will thercfure be a matter of judgment oa
the part of the eatalugut.'r as to the treatment to be demanded by
each paper in contirming the catalogue*
This yearV work is the continuation of that begun in 1897, with
an appropriation of one hundred and fifty dollars, and carried on the
following year by means of aii appropriation of two hundred dollars.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. XXXI
The results thus far have been entirely satisfactory. Certain classes
of manuscripts are now frequently used by the public which before
were known only to a few ; and the incomplete catalogue in so far
as it has been extended, has answered all the demands made upon it.
The Committee urge that another appropriation be made the
coming year, which would in all probability finish the work, and
they desire to congratulate the Society that the end of this very im«
portant undertaking is in sight.
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN.
Presented by Johk Waud Dsak, A.M.
Tbe acceesioDs to the Library and tbe Cabinet of the Socie^
during the year 1809 have be€;ii as follows :
Volumes, by gift .....,..<.... 289
** ** exchange 54
** ** purchase, Russell Fmid . . 45
Sever Fund . . 41
Kidder Fund . . I «7
Total number of volumes
Pamphlets, hj gift
" ** exchange
** " purchase, Russell Fund . 20
** Sever Fund ... 7
Miscellaneous articles
Total number of pamphlets
1,355
28
27
4^0
1,410
lU
Whole number of accessions
1/J5I
After deducting the number of duplicate town reports withdrawn
during the year and adding the aocessioua of the year we have for
the Ciitiraated size of the Library 26,805 volumea and 23,633 pam-
phlets«
Through the courtesy of the State Librarian, Caleb Benjamin
Tillinghajat, A,M., the Society has received annually for a period
of five years a large number of Massachusetts municipal reports.
Such of these as were not duplicates have been incorporated with
our own collection of town reports by a young man employed for
that purpose, during the past summer, at the expense of a mem-
ber of the library staff* At the same time the local pamphlets of a
historical nature were withdrawn for binding, leaving this collection,
when the work was completed, purely municipal and in perfect alpha-
betical order, with apace to accommodate the natural increase for
several years. As was suggested in the report of the Librarian
last year, we propose to bind the historical pamphlets thus with-
drawn in volumes by towns and put them in their proper places
with the local history in the reference hbntry.
BEPORT OF THE LIBRABIAK. XXXUl
Our visitor's register for the year shows about the usual number
of strangers making their first visit to our rooms. Of these nearly
four-fifths were residents of Massachusetts. New York is the next
highest on the list with Maine, New Hampshire, Illinois, Pennsyl-
vania, Connecticut, Ohio, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and
Minnesota following in the order named. Nearly every state in the
Union has been represented by visitors, as well as Canada, England,
Ireland and the Hawaiian Islands.
The special work of making available the manuscripts in the fire-
proof vault has been continued this year under the direction of the
Librarian with the cooperation of the Committee on Cabinet whose
report will contain a detailed account of the present condition of the
work. It is desirable to complete this undertaking early in 1900
80 that other important parts of our collections may be arranged
and catalogued.
It will be noticed that fewer books have been purchased than
usual. The Committee on the Library has been limited practically
to the income of the Russell and Sever funds, which is inadequate to
meet the needs of the Library. The number of family and local
histories issued is steadily increasing year by year, and there is a
marked tendency towards higher prices for this kind of books. The
Register, which has been of incalculable value to the Library in
the past, is now taxed to almost fifteen per cent, of its entire space
for notices of publications presented to the Society. If the Library
of this Society is to maintain its present high rank as a genealogical
library, it will be necessary to have a larger annual sum for the
purchase of books. It has ever been the practice of this Society
to honor the names of its benefactors, and your Librarian earnestly
recommends that the Society devote one-half of the annual income
of the George Plumcr Smith Fund to the purchase of appropriate
books and pamphlets, each of which shall be marked with a memo-
rial bookplate similar to those used for the other funds.
LIST OF DON^OES TO THE LIBRARY.
Bateau of Eilucfttl^on.
Bureau of Eltinology,
Con jit and GetMletIc Surrey .
Coiz3 ml »!< loner of Educntion.
SmitUionian laeiltutioii.
CUiest
BOltOQ •
Cambridge.
Fitch burpr.
H&rtforil, Coon,
Namei.
State*:
MAryljtnd^
ltasMohi]ietti«
New York.
Vermont,
Town$:
BirUa.
FramlMfthBin.
LextDgton.
Millburf.
Oxforii.
Swaoaer.
AmerkJin ABtiqnarlATi Society ...•.♦... Worwrter*
American Board of Cnmrnisslooeri for Foreign Mlisions » . . Bo§ton.
AmerkAo Historlcul Aiiociation . . « WiuhliigtoSt l>. 0*
Amherst Col lef^e , , , Arahervt*
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of MajiaachQfletU . . Boston.
Andover Tli<»olojflcal Seminary .,,.,».., Andorcr.
Blograplilciil Kc-vk'w PiiblLdhinf Company , Bo«tcm.
BoRian Cfrv Hospital Bofltofi.
Boston PubMc Libmry Botton*
BoftoE Trnn^cript Company «... Boston.
Boatoo Uiilver»<hy . \ Boston,
Bostoo Young Men's Chriitlan Uuloa Boston.
Bostonian .Society .**.,,,,*•. Bo«tori.
Bowdofn Col Icffe Library Eran»wick,Met
Brtdcewatcr HUtorkal Soetety , * Bride^witt,
BrooKton FubHc Library Brockton.
Browa UntT^rslty , , . , * Provlrtence. R, L
Buffalo HCftorlcaJ Society Buffklo, N. V.
Bunker Hill Monumrnt Aftsoclatloa . , Boston,
Caledoninn Company 8t, Jolinabarr, YU
California State Ltbrnry Sacr«m*^'nto, CaL
Cambridge Public Library *...»•«**• Cambridfv,
Chniincy-lliUt .^Qkool Boston*
Cbicngo Hi Ktodcal Society > . , • Chi ca;^, III*
CbUdrf'U'a Hospital Boston.
Colby College , WaterrlUe, He.
COloniali^oclety of Pcnnaylvanla . . , Plitladelpbtii^ Fl.
Concord Free Publio Library ....»...• ConoordU
Connecticut Ml-^torical Society . « Hwrfflnrdt C<mn«
Connpcticut Quarterly Harlibrd, Coui.
Corned Onlverslty Library .,....,.. Ithaoa, N, Y,
Eliot HiBtodcftI Society . » Kliot, Me*
Endecoit Prt-w * . DHnrers.
EiJiex Al^tlf|Ullrllln Salem.
KanvK I nut] lute ,,.... ^ Sa1<*m,
FairmouDt CQllt»ffe ............ Wlclilta, Kan.
Fali-mount I'ark Art Assoolatlon . . . Phlladflphis« Pi.
Field Caturoblflin Mtiflcum Chicago, III.
FogaMemorirtl iJbrary Sou tli Weymouth.
Forbes Librwrv ♦ Northampton,
French Pro I extant Cburch , , ChnrleMoa, S. C.
6«iieftloe}cal Society of Pennsylrania Plifladdphia, Pa,
(xroton. School ♦...., Groton.
Harvard Club . New York. N. T.
Harvard Unlvenlty , , Cambridge.
Htitorici^l nnd PhlJoiophical Society of Obto ...... Cioeliitiati, O.
• All places are In Maanaohasetts unless oth«rwl8« speoUled.
UST OF DONORS TO THE LIBBABT.
Names. Residences.
Historical aad Scientific Society of Manitoba Winnipeg, Can.
Historical Society of Pennsylrania Philadelphia, Pa.
Honghton, Mifflin and Company Boston.
Hogaenot Society of Charleston Charleston, 8. C.
Indastrial Aid Society Boston.
Ipswich Historical Society Ipswich.
B. F. Johnson Publishing Company Richmond, Ya.
Kansas 8Ute Historical Society Topeka, Kan.
Charies £. Ljioriat Company Boston.
Lawrence Academy Qroton.
C. F. Libbie and Company Boston.
Little, Brown and Company Boston.
Long Island Historical Society Brooklyn, N. T.
Maine Historical Society Portland, Me.
Manchester Historic Association Manchester, N. H.
Maryland Hlntorical Society . Baltimore, Md.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston.
Massachusetts Free Public Library Commission Boston.
Massachusetts Historical Society Boston.
Massachusetts Grand Liodge A. F. and AJfli Boston.
Massachusetts Horticultural Society Boston.
Massachusetts Medical Society Boston.
Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants Boston.
Massachusetts State Library Boston.
Missouri Historical Society St. Louis. Mo.
Joel Munsell and Sons Albany, N. T.
Museum of Fine Arts . . • Boston.
NationalSociety Sons of the American Rerolntion
Nebraska Historical Society Lincoln, Neb.
New England Society in the City of New Tork New York, N. T.
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society New York, N. Y.
New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations . . New York, N. Y.
New York School of Applied Design for Women NewYork, N. Y.
New York State Historian New York, N.Y.
New York State Library Albany, N. Y.
Newberry Library Chicago, 111.
Northwestern University Evanston, 111.
Nora Scotia Historical Society Halifax, N.S.
Nora Scotian Institute of Science Halifax, N.S.
Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Montreal Montreal, Can.
Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, O.
Old Colony Historical Society Taunton.
** Old Northwest " Genealogical Society Columbus, O.
Ontario Department of Agriculture Toronto, Can.
Ontario Historical Society Toronto, Can.
Oxford University Press, American Branch New York, N. Y.
Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames Philadelphia, Pa.
Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution Philadelphia, Pa.
Perkins Institution and Massachusetts School for the Blind . Boston.
Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter, N. H.
Princeton University Princeton, N. J.
Providence Record Commissioners Providence, R. I.
Providence Public Library Providence, R. I.
Rhode Island Historical Society Providence, R. I.
Boxburv Latin School Roxbury.
Royal Historical Society London, Eng.
Royal Society of Canada Ottawa, Can.
Salem Public Library Salem.
Sampson, Murdock and Company Boston.
Shropshire Parish Register Society Oswestry, Eng.
Society of Antiquaries London, Eng.
Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the District of Columbia .
Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonweath of Massachusetts Boston.
Society of Colonial Wars in the District of Columbia .... Washington, D. 0.
Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts Boston.
Society of the Sons of the RevoluUon in the SUte of New York . . New York, N. Y.
Soldiers' Home Chelsea.
Somersetshire Archseologlcal and Natural History Society . . . Taunton, Eng.
Sonthbrldffc Historical Society Soutiibridge.
Southern Historical Society Richmond, Va.
Southern Railway Company Washington, D. 0.
SUteHlstoricalSocir'ty of Wisconsin Madison, Wis.
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Surrey Arch«ologIcaI Society Guilford, Eng.
Texas State Historical Society Austin, Texas.
Topsfleld Historical Society Topsfield.
Tuhs College Medford.
United States Military Academy . . - Weitt Point, N. T.
University Club NewYork, N.Y.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
rXXvi N. E. HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. ^H
^f Namet.
Betidence*.
^ University of the State of MUKraH
Columbia^ Mo.
DftlreriiHy oftbeStiit#ofNew York . . , . -
. Albft»iT,N. T.
Vermont Bible B^di'ty .......
Munrpt-lier, VU
Verinonf HttLtt; Library ........
. Montperier, Vt.
Vlrgf n In [J it>toHeat Society . ....*.
, . . Ricbmond, Va.
WashingMin HRft L«>e Unl^ertiUy
. r^xttJKh'ii, va_
W«RliIn(£H>n >*ifttt* HUlorlcal S4>ciety » , . .
1 '^ i-jIi.
Wonteni U««prve Hi'turlcal Society
. * '-
Wi'^tborou^li HifKrical Society .....
^^ :U.
WimiiittttMd .MaryOjJIige
. WiiitaiuiLurg. Vm>
Woburti Public Llbniry
Wnbtirn.
Worc**«li r SMcit'tv of Anlioulty
Wyomlnjt HIprtorlcal »ad Ge<olo|f1c&l Society .
. \ynrc^^tf*r.
Wlike* Barre, Pa.
Tftle UuirtriUy . -
, New Haven » Coaa.
Memberi.
Ctinrle? FmncJi Adam*, LL.O. .,..,,
Lincoln.
William Sumner Appleton, A,M
. Hoiiion. ^^H
G«?orB[e WH.*Iitn;frtori Armstrong
R^'v.Sumuel Colli ti^ rt*'UUP, L»D
BoFtoii. ^^H
. Ntwbiirypart. ^^H
Mr*. Nhucv .It wen (Wilder) llifdow , . * .
South boron gb. ^^H
Fmticiit Everett Hiakc
. Botion, ^^H
Arthur Tanma* IJund ,
Wilmington. ^^H
Chark'!! Plekiring Bowdltch. A.!!,
. BoPtun. ^^H
George* KrueNt Bowman. A.B
Uoi'toii. ^^H
Herbert (jcrrylirlggn, A.M.
. CheN^a. ^^M
Wniarn Irvinjr Tykr Briffham
David HtnKv BrotTii, A.B .
Cbie:if;n, TIL ^H
We^l Medfard. ^H
lie*. VMIIiam Hcur/ rtr(M)ki». D D
Bn>toti. ^^H
Rufu* GcHTg*- FredtTlck CtiDdnge
. Brookllne. ^^1
Itev. Cburk** Ciirrull iarpenter, A.M. * . . .
Andovcr. ^^B
George t.ov I'll Ciiry. t.H J >.
. Meadvltle Pa. ^H
George Wnltt-r iljjtmbt'HalUt B.S
WeytnuulL ^^H
Jona« Gnmaa Clark ....,.,.
. VlTcirccstt-r, ^^H
George Iviihn Clarke, l.L.B. . . ....
Neidbiim. ^^H
Edmund J ancA Cicwland «
. H»rttard, Cooa. ^H
Edwin Simford Cm rid oil .......
honutn. ^^M
A brum EdmnnilK Catt<*r . . ,
, Boston. ^^H
Gen. CUarkji U jltiitm [iarling ......
Utica. .V. T. ^H
John Wiird Dt*:in> A.M. «
. Meilfurtt. ^H
Hon. Jo-lah llaydrH Drummond, LL.D
Pfirlhiiifl. Me. ^^H
Rev. Arthur WentwonbllamlltoD Eaton, B.A.
. Netv York. N. T. ^H
Walter Ehi.M.lJ., . ,
CamNrliljet.'. ^^M
GbarlKs Durivin KIHot
. 8oraervUle. ^H
WitUnm Trticv KtiMt*
liu<t<»n, ^^M
Edwad Kntnklla Ererett, A.H
, r',4mi>r[dg>^. ^^H
MHs ay t tie Iliicher KafrtMaki ......
fkir't«<n ^^H
Henry l* laiidtTft, AM. »
. rhiUdclphia, P)B,^^^H
CftPt/Albrrt Akinzo KoUom ......
John iJiivh WiHijim'^ French, A.B. .....
Brooklltie. ^^H
. B^^i'tHn. ^^M
FranuU llenrv Kulkr
Bo!>ton. ^^^
Frank AugtitUni" GtirdDer, M.D
. . Siilem. T
Julius Guy, AM
Farmington* COBS. 1
Jftmi'K JuiiiuM GrKi^dwrfn , »
* Kiirtr<jrd. Cona. i
George A ug^uf*iu«i Gordon^ A.M. .....
, . 8omi'rvUle. ■
Hod. Siiinuil Ahbt»tt Green, M.D., LL.D
. ItO'tUtI M
Mra. t.iicy Hall Ciiernlaw .......
WlllJnm Prt'ftcott Grei'idjiw
Ciinttif Irlf^e. ^^^|
, Camb) Idj^c. ^^^1
Rev Edwrird Kvnrett Hale, D.D. .....
Boston. ^H
Georgi' Warrrn llimiimoiid
Buptou. ^^^H
Jobn r>Itr H»»onm A.M
Bn«ton. ^^H
Nathant Mi^riimer hliiwkei «
, Lynn. ^^H
Pbilp-.N. T. ^H
Rev. Cliark* Wtlb Hftyr t, D.D
Rev. WiilUirn Hwirtxur Hey wood
. Dorchester. ^^H
DouGk-H^nn lim, LL.B.
I>edbitin. ^H
Tboiii»« HIIIa . , . .
. Riwtoii. ^^B
WfJIIam^nnrot-d Hiltx.
Boston. n
Charlen Jeremy Boadly, LLJ>
. Hartford, Cooa. J
GltniHn lilg(li»vr Howe
Northburou^b. ^^J
John Frrnch JoliiiHon ......*.
. Ame^btl^y. ^^M
Bradford tihijCTxian ........
Brook line. ^^H
Jlli«(* l':miH Wil-ier LeRvrtt
« Bo^tnn. ^^M
WJlford Jacob LItchfk Id
Southbrldga. ^^H
Arthur Gje^iM' Lnrlnff
. Wohtjrti. ^^H
Kev. Delfnar Rlid Lowell, D.D
. , i--iKd. vt. ^H
Cbarh"* Edwsirrl Mann ..,*,...
^^^1
Alfred Small ^Mau'^on .
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WllhMmThe*»Mliilo*Itog*r« Marvin, A. M
Frederick Jnmert HamllTon Mcrrltl, Ph.D.
^^^1
Albany, N.T* ^H
Rev. CharliK Liii*gd<»n MUchel^ AM
. Winchester. ^^H
Tyler Seymour Morrli .
Chicago, iU. ^^M
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LIST OF DONORS TO THB UBRART. ZXZTll
Ifamet. Resldencei.
John Graham Moselej Boston.
Joseph James Maskett Stoke NewiDgton, Bof.
Sereuo Dwight Nickerson, AM r Boston.
James Atkins Mo7es,Ph.B.. Cambridge.
Nathaniel I'aine Worcester.
William Pbilllmore Watts PhiUimore, H.A London, Eng.
Alfred Poore ^ Salem.
Ber, Kdward Qrliftn Porter, A.H Dorchfster.
Kben Putnam r r Danvers.
Mrs. Anna Margaret Riley Glaremont, N. H.
Isaac Gilbert Kubbins Melrose.
James Swift Rogers, A.B r Boston.
Daniel Rollins Boston.
John Paol Rylands, F.S.A Birkenhead, Eng.
Franklin Benjamin 8anbom, A.B. ........ Concord.
Victor Channing Sanborn La Gmnge, 111.
Hon. George Sheldon Deerdeld.
Rer. Edmund Far well Slafter, D.D Boston.
William Gardner Spear Quincy.
Charles Bvron Spofford . Claremont, N. H.
Francis William Spragno Brookllne.
Rer. Carlton Albert Staples Lexington.
Wilham Cleaves Todd, A.B Atkinson, N. H.
William Ulake Trask, A.H Dorchester.
John Harrey Treat, A.M < . . . I^wrenoe.
Charles iJosmer Waicott, A.B. Concord.
Theron Augustus Derby Wales, H.D Elmira, N. Y.
Rtw. Edwin Sawyer Walker, A.M Springfield, lU,
Samuel Edward Warren, C.E. , , , * liewtun.
Walter Kendall Watkins 3Inlden.
John Wenxel, LL.B Wlnthrop.
Edward Wheelwright, A.M. . . . . Boston.
William Henry Whitmore, A.M Boston.
Hon. Joseph WIUIamson,Litt.D. ........ Belfast, Me*.
Frank Ernest Woodward Maiden.
Koi Memi>er9,
Mrs. Charles L. Aiden Troy, N. T.
James W. Alien . * Boston.
Charles L. Andrews Augusta, Me.
M. Franklin Andrews Extra, la.
Gen. Francis Henry Appleton, LL.B Boston.
Howard Pay son Arnold, A.B Boston.
Elroy McKendree Avery, Ph.D Cleveland, O.
Rer. Seth Jonis Axtell, LL.D Kaltemrisoo, Mich.
William Plumb Bacon, A.M New Britain, Conn*
Ernest N. Bagg ... .r ....... . Boston.
Tirglnia Baker Warren, R. L
Thomas Willing Balch, A.B Philadelphia. Pa.
Ksek Steere Hallord Davenport, la.
Theodore Melvin Banta New York, N. Y.
Henry Barnard, LL.D Hartford, Conn.
Robert Merry Barnard Everett.
Frank G. Bassett Seymour, Conn.
Albert Stiilman Batchellor, AJf Littleton, N. H.
Frank Amasa Bates South Braintree.
Albert Clayton Beckwith Elkhorn, WU.
Stephen Beers Bennett Pittston, Pa.
Stephen Berry Portland, Me.
Frank Eugene Best Chicago, 111.
Col. Theodore A. Bingham Washington, D. Co
Luke Blanchard West Acton.
Mrs. Charles Knowles Bolton, A3 , . Brookllne.
Harold L. Bond Maiden.
Henry R. Boss Chicago, 111.
John Herbert Bunco Maiden.
Clarence M. Burton Detroit, Mich.
Rev. Augustine Caldwell Eliot, Me.
Col. Luther Caldwell Lynn.
Gen. Henry B. Carrington, LLJO. ........ Hyde Park.
J. Henry Cartland Pemaquid, Me.
Seth U. CladlMurne Boston.
Charles Henry Chandler, A.B Ripon, Wis.
Gen. Jonathan Prince Cllley, A.B Rockland, Me.
Edward A. Clay pool Chicago, IIL
Mrs. Charles Carleton Coffin Boston.
Mrs. Samuel Colt Hartford, Conn.
Mrs. Kate Morris Cone Hartford, Yt.
Mi^. Charles Austin Coolldge, U.S.A Fort Sheridan, IIL
GUbertCope West Chester, Pa.
Harry Thomas Cory, M.M.E., M.C.E GokimbiA,Ma.
zxxTiii V. X. mnoBio obvbilookui:. sooddit.
]Cn.rhlUp81dMjOMroii TMrtBor.UtofrWlgMk
Ber.JohnHMoierOox LnlagtM.
Samael Waltoy OMoh, Jr. S?***?* ^ ^
John Dorlaml CrtHMT WailiiBflni. D. ep
Knieft Howard CrMby BhlnobMlc, V. T.
Hod. John JamM Currier Howbwjijwrt,
Charles B. Curtis MeirTorfc.V.T.
Miss Sara Whhtemort Daggett Be«taB.
Andrew MeFarland I>aTis7s.B Caaliridg^
Edwin Aognstos Uavto, LL.B Barrfwu* THHk
Walter A. uarls Fltflibaff;
Mrs. Anna LaTlaU Davison Boeloii.
Mrs. Bnsaa Whitney Dlmoek Sonth Commtft O&m
Benben Kawson Dodge WUklMvllle.
Hon. Bnftas B. Dodge, Jr ttw ■■
Granville Mellen Donham Portland. 1b«u
Henry 8. Dotteier, M.D Philadriphia, >fc
George Frands Dow Topeteld.
Henry B. Drowne Slew Tork, V. T.
Ber. J. A. Danbar-Donbar, M.A Sonth KeM^loa.li
Wilberforoe JCanes, AJL Hew TerkTirT?
William Starr Baston St. Piaal, IBn.
Arthur Blake KUU, LL.B Baa Wnrnttmo^dk
Peter Henry BoMrsoB, M.B., B.A Loweatefl. Bm.
Henry Brans New York, mIt.
Henry G. Fay Brookllne.
W. Farrand relch Hartfbfd, Geo.
Mrs. Morris Patterson Ferris Dobbe Ferry, M. T,
Mrs. Clementina Fessenden HamlHon, Ou.
Philip Adilt Fisher Ban Ftanelseo, OiL
Wlll&m Isaae Fleteher. MJL Amberttl
Mrs. John Murray Forbes MllCoa.
Worthlngton Chaoneey Ford Boeton.
George W. Fox Boeton.
Walter 11. Freneh WasMngtoa, D, a
Kdward Alexander Fry Blrmlngbaai,
Newton Fuller New London,
Arthur £. Gage Wobom.
Thomas Alleu Glenn Ardmore, Ffe.
Arthur HasUngs Grant Montelair, N. J.
Mrs. H. 8. Grlswold Baagor. Me.
Rer. Samuel l^inktoa Geronld, A.B UolUs, M. H«
Bdwln M. Hills Taunton.
Albert Henry Hinds Portland, Me.
Hon. Kobort C. Iline St. Paul, Minn.
AuMin llolden, H.D Cambridge.
Mrs. VAWn Dunlap Hopkins New York, N. T.
MImm Marian T. Ilosmer North Woburn.
I^wIh Kiclmnl Hnvcy Ipswich.
Hon. Daniel Walt Howe Indianapolis, Ind.
Capt. 11. W. Howe Waltham.
Mm. Mary Seymoor Howell Albany, N. T.
David Webster Hoy t, A. M ProTldeoce, B. I.
Frederick Humphreys, M.D New York, N. Y.
Edward W. James KIchmond, Va.
Mr. Frank Johnson Washington, D. C.
Mm. Frank Johnson Washington, D. C.
Henry F. Johnson Winchester.
William Kills Jones KIchmond, Va.
John W. Jordan Philadelphia, FA.
Allston P. Joyce Medford.
Deli. Kandolph Keim Reading, Pa.
BIImb SuMun lilanchard Kidder Boston.
K«?. J uMtin Perkins Kellogg, A.M lienera, Switxerlaad.
Daniel Kent, A.B Worcester.
E. A. Klmbull Haverhill.
GusiavuK Franklin Kimball Topeka, Kan.
Thomas W. Lane Maochrsler. N. H.
J. Murray I^wi«on Yitrmouth, N. S.
Hon. William Law Learned, LL.D Albany, N. Y.
Charles N. l.«eete Itoxbury.
William Keed I^wls ISedford, Eng.
James Minor Lincoln New York, ». Y,
Joseph K. P. U»rd New York, N. Y.
WatHon I^oud, M.D Romeo. Mich.
Rev. CIaln> F. Luther Myxtic, Conn.
F^lward Web««ter McGIenen Boston.
Ellen Gates March Baltimore. Md.
E. A. Marklinm, M.D Durham. Conn.
Mm. M. C. Marshall
H. B. Martin Milton.
LIST OF DONOBS TO THE LEBRABY. XXXIX
les. Residences.
.Hay Bosllndale.
.Moon,M.D PbUadelphla, Pa.
More Bangor, Pa.
ban J. Morrison, LL.D WicfiiU, Kan.
1 Clifford Neff Cle?eland,0.
jamin I. Nesmith Wilbrabam.
ifford Norton, M.D Ererett.
n?b Ogle Sberborne, Eng.
If. Packard . Oakbam.
iumner Parsons Boston.
ris B. Parsons 8t Louis, Ho.
•y Frances Peirce Weston.
IPeil New Torlc, N. T.
Perry Exeter, N. H.
iUchmond Peters New York, N.T.
nnett Peters New York, N. Y.
c Beecb Pierce Boston.
ilmeron Pond Bristol, Conn.
on Pooi Wenbam.
*rime Huntington, N. Y.
liam Lawrence Proctor Of^ensbarg, N. Y.
' Putnam Worcester.
LKunck Baltimore, Md.
.. Redfleld New York, N. Y.
enger Franklin, Pa.
Jones Rbces Washington, O. C,
P. Kice Worcester.
cbardson Lancaster, N. H.
towcll Manebetter, N. H.
mundH. Russell PftUborgh, Pa.
>rge W. Sanderson .......... Littleton.
A. Sa?iIIe Lexington.
i. Sawyer - Clinton.
nitiha Scudder, A.B Cambridge.
iquett Sellers, LL.B Pblladelpbia, Pa.
iry L. Slack Betbel, Conn.
leer Slayton Grand Rapids, Mioh.
Smiley Mobonk Lake, N. Y.
erd Smith Hartford, Conn.
Smith Hartford, Conn.
twater Smith Washington, D. G.
th Prorincetown.
^dffer Smyth Charleston, 8. C.
y Jane Spear Quincy.
rett Schermcrhom Stackpole, D.D Augusta, Me.
ne P. Stone U. S. Nary.
ain Bellows Falls, Vt
hibald Alexander Edward Taylor, LL.D Columbus, O.
rlcs Franklin Th wing, LL.D Cleveland, O.
$weet8cr Tillotson Wetbersfleld, Conn.
'olman . Concord.
noes B. Troup Honiton, Eng.
tssell Trumbull Northampton.
: Tuckerman Amherst.
. Turner Norwell.
ah Proctor Walton Musciitine, la.
. Ware Norfolk.
a Chase Wanhbum Livcrmore, Me.
Seward Webb, MJ) New York. N. Y
L. White New Haven, Conn.
liam V. Whitten Chariton, la.
ih E. Wiescnthal Bo«>ton.
lenry Wight New York, N. Y.
Winder Boston.
REPOHT OF THE CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY.
The Corresponding Secretary respectfully reportg that the follow-
ing named ladies and gentlemen have accepted membership in thi
Society during the year 1899 :
JoliTi Albree, Jr» ♦
Frank Augustus Bay ley ,
Hev. Fred^jric William Bailey, B.D. .
William Leonard Bf^nedict
Henry Bald win. A.M., LL.B.
Samiid Arilnir Bent, A.M„ LL.B. ,
Albi^rt Smith Bl^relow
Mrs. N^nty Jcwett (Wilder) Bigelow
Jobn Souk Cob1> BlanchErd
Merrill Nortou Boyden
Rev. John p:iliot Bowman, A,B., S.T.B,
Bumm/r Eli Bowman
Gen. SwmuL-l Brctk, U.S. A,
George Smith BnrUm
Mrs. Mary A. E. (Miller) Bnckmlniiter
Levi Badjj^cr Cliaiio , . . .
George Walter Chamberlain, M.S,
George Henry Chapin
Edward Stephens Clark» M.D. .
Henry Marty n Clarke, A,B., LL.B.
Ogd^Mi Cod man, Jr
Frank Ethridgc Cotton, A.B. ,
Edwin San ford Grand on
Joslah Stearns Cashing .
Mrs» Jnlia Farnaworth Daniels .
Georgte Allen Dary - . , »
Miss Enna Gertrude Decrow
Misa Marjory Standish Devlin
Marqula Fayette Dickinson, Jr., A.M.
Rev. Samuel Warren Dike, LL.D. .
Rev, Myron Samuel Dudley, A,M.
Rev. John Louis Ewell, A.M., D.D
Miss Mlttie Belcher Fairbanks .
Henry Winckley Fern aid
Bdwartl Stanley Fessenden
Charles Frederick Fit?.
Charles Whltmore Floyd, A.B, .
Frank Augustine Gardner, C.B., M.D
Freeman Crow^ell Good now
James Edward Greenluaf
Richard Price Hallo well
Leander Miller Habkins, M*S. .
Swampscott, !
CainbricTcfe, Maaa.
New Haven, Cosat.
Bni^hton, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Brookline, Mias.
Cobassett Mass.
SoQtbbrldg^, Miai.
Weymouth, Maaf.
Newton, Mass.
Billerica. Maas.
Somervllle, Miss.
Boston, Mass,
Brookllnc, Masa^
Brooktine, Mmss,
Sturbridge, Mass.
WeymoiUh, Mias.
Dorchester,
San Francisco, <
Boston, Mass.
New York, N. T.
Wo burn, Mass«
Chelseji, Maa9»
Norwood. Maa£l
Newton Centre, VUi
Roxbnry, MtiHw.
Roxbury, \t t ^
Boston. Ma-'
JlT ' • - ViJtsa-
/\ . Msit.
REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.
xU
v.
Miss Caroline Hazard
Rev. Samuel Haven HlUiard, A.M
Mrs. Ruth Wood Hoag, A.B.
Mrs. Louisa Turner Hodgden .
Arthur Stoddard Johnson .
Frederick Charles Johnson, M.D.
Miss Flora Mandana Lamson
Theodore Studley Lazell, A.B.
William Wallace Lunt
Alfred Small Manson
Rev. Frederick Howard Means, A.B
George Andrews Moriarty, Jr.
John Dwight Morton
Arthur Irving Nash .
Harry Frederick Nichols
William Emery Nickcrson
Edward Samuel Niles, D.M.D.
Miss Harriettc Eliza Noyes
Lt.-Col. Henry Erastus Noyes, U.S
Frank Edson Parlin, A.M.
Edward Lillie Pierce, S.B.
Rev. (Jeorge Wallace Penniman, A.M
John Frank Perry
Oran Edmund Randall
Fred Ball Rice, A.B. .
Miss Evelyn Rich
Mrs. Josephine Jenness Richter
Miss Ida Frances Robbins
Montgomery Rollins .
James Swift Rogers, A.B.
Mrs. Sophie Selden Rogers
Mrs. Ellen Haven Ross .
Arthur James Sclfridge
Edward Oliver Skclton
Charles Elihu Slocum, Ph. D., M.D
Miss Marv Elizabeth (Sparhawk) Scars
William Christopher Smith, A.B.
John Goddard Stearns
Miss Susan Storer Stimpson
William James Henry Strong, A.B
Rev. John Phelps Taylor, D.D. .
Augustus Larkin Thomdike .
Robert Noxon Toppan, A.M., LL.B. .
Henry Read Tracy ....
Edward Roy all Tyler ....
John Lathrop Wakefield, A.B.
Theron Augustus Derby Wales, M.D.
Ashton Rollins Willard, A.B.
Robert Breck Williams
Hon. Henry Roger Wolcott, A.M. .
William Hill Young, A.B. .
D.
D.
Wellesley, Mass.
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Dorchester, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Wilkes-Barr6. Pa,
Cottage City, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Hlngham, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Windham, Conn.
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Roxbury, Mass.
Springfield, Mass.
Waltham, Mass.
Cambridge, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Hampstead, N. H.
Chelsea, Mass.
Natick, Mass.
Syracuse, N. Y.
Sonthbridge, Mass.
Brookline, Mass.
Chesterrteld, N. H.
Qulncy, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Portsmouth, N. H.
Arlington, Mass.
Brookline, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Boston, Mass.
Brookline, Mass.
Roxbury, Mass.
Defiance, Ohio.
Boston, Mass.
Newton, Mass.
Brookline, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Andover, Mass.
Brewster, Mass.
Cambridge, Mass.
Roxbnry, Mass.
Boston, Mass.
Dedham, Mass.
Elmira, N. Y.
Boston, Mass.
Roxbury, Mass.
Denver, Colorado.
Brookline, Mass.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER.
The Treasurer submits herewith his annual report for the year
ending December 31, 1899 : —
Credits to " General Income " :
Balance of Account, Jan. 1, 1899 . . . $60 58
Income from Investments 2,575 34
Admissions and Assessments ..... 1,951 00
Transferred from Income of Bond Fund
for Binding 226 91
$4,813 83
Paid Insurance $153 54
" Salaries 1,750 08
" Care of House 741 01
" Printing, Stationery and Postage . 778 64
« Fuel, Gas and Water 198 47
" Express 11 79
'* Miscellaneous Expenses .... 685 82
" Binding Books 226 91
4,546 26
Balance $267 57
George Plumer Smith Fund,
Legacy received from the executors of the will
of George Plumer Smith $10,000 00
Less claim of heirs, compromised as stated in
report of " Committee on Finance '* ... 430 00
Net amount to credit of Fund 9,570 00
NetD-EngUmd Historical and Genealogical Register.
Received from yearly Subscribers $1,709 43
'' for single numbers and bound Vols.
sold 1,174 21
— ■^— — 2 883 64
Debit balance, Jan. 1, 1899 $2,249 91
Paid during the year for Printing, Paper, Plates,
etc 1,898 42
Salary of Editor 800 00
4,948 33
Debit balance, Jan. 1, 1900 $2,064 69
taPORT OF THE TREASURER. xliil
Income of Towne Memorial Fund,
Balance, Jan. 1, 1899 * . . . $1,825 47
Keceived for Memorial Biographies sold in 1899 10 50
" from Income of Investments ... 160 00
Present amount of this account $1,995 97
Life Membership Fund.
Amount of Fund, Jan. 1, 1899 $14,757 74
Received from 15 members, $30.00 each . . 450 00
Present amount of Fund 15,207 74
Bond Fund,
Amount of Fund, Jan. 1, 1899 $2,377 63
Received for sales of " Bond's History of
Watertown" 167 00
2,544 68
Accumulated income transferred to a separate
account $500 00
Present amount of F'und 2,044 68
Income of Bond Fund,
December 31,1 899, transferred from Bond Fund $500 00
Income for 1899 51 75
551 75
Transferred to General Income, account for
Binding $226 91
Balance of account 324 84
Ctishman Fund,
Amount of Fund, Jan. 1, 1899 8401 60
Received for C'ushman Genealogy sold in 1899 . 4 00
Received from Income of Investments ... 5 43
Present amount of Fund 41 1 08
Library Additions (Books).
Received Income of Sever Fund $200 00
" Russell Fund 120 00
Miscellaneous Books sold 57 22
377 22
Debitbalance, Jan. 1, 1899 $132 25
Books purchased in 1899 306 50 438 75
Debit balance $61 53
New-England Historical and Genealogical Register Index,
Balance of account, Jan. 1, 1899 $250 00
Contributed in 1899 350 00
600 00
Paid in 1899 for work on Index 575 00
Balance of account $25 00
BAI.ANCS BamsT^DBCiiCBSB SI, 1S99.
il Eniitti . . ^
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feorge V' Smith Fund
WilHiim i\ ToiU Fuud
AMi'ii Fund . . .
Oars tow Fund . ,
Bond Fund . * .
Bnidlniry Fund * *
Sunm is. VAtiVk Fund
Tli&innB Crane Fund
Onihniiin Fund . .
PoQor'fi Frf!<* Fund .
P!iny Kark Fund •
Flint Fund . , .
Joiin FoBter Fund *
Mo*<ee Kimball Fund
Lathnm Fund . ,
ffii li Ihik Fund .
Bu«M^O Fund . , * .
gftujiii^l E. Sawjer Fund
Sever Fund . . » .
J. Hfinry Stir^knc^y Fund
Town* Mt*rticirml Fund
Woodnaun Fund • . .
I^ibrariun Fund . « ,
Lffc Member*hiij Fund
Income Town** Fund
Income Bond Fund , »
Cafth ,...,..
Now-Kngl&nd Ilistorlcal
Hegiiiler
Int^rcBt Aceru<id . .
Insurance .....
Rents Bue
Books for Library . .
Register Index . . .
Premium Account . .
Suspense Account . .
General Income . . .
Ftmd
and Genealogical
300 00
»i3^5M
KT«d75 M
2,381 53
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B. B. TORREY, Treasurer.
The undersigned hereby certify that they have examined the accounts
of the Treasurer of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society for
the year 1899; and find his books properly kept The securities were
examined and found to be in accordance with the books and statements
as rendered.
Abijah Thompson,
Alfred R. Turnbr,
JLuditori,
BOBTOH, January 6, 1900.
BEPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE KIDDER FUND.
Boston, Dec. 30, 1899.
This fund consiste of twenty shares of the Cabot Manufacturing
Company left for the benefit of the New-England Historic Genea-
logical Society by the late Frederic Kidder.
A dividend was paid on the stock in July of the present year.
The trustees have to report :
Balance received from 1898 . . . $ 1.83
Dividend received July 1, 1899 . . 40.00
$41.33
Paid for one volume deposited in the library of
the Society 14.05
Balance on hand .... $27.28
Corey, \
RASK, >
►ean, )
Drloraine p. Corey,
William B. Trask, } Trustees.
John Ward Dean,
REPORT OF THE HISTORIOGRAPHER.
Piles BNTED mt Georob MorxTON Ai>a.ms, D.D.
1895.
1888.
NECROLOGY FOR 1899.
[ The dates in the first ealumit indicate the years af ekction.']
Cor responding Members.
George Rogers Howell, A.M., nf Allmny, New York, was born
in Southampton^ Long lidand, June 15, 1833, and died in Albany,
April 5.
Robert Clarke, of Cindimati, Ohio, w:is born in Annan, Duin-
friesshire^ Scotland, Mav L 1829, and died in Cincinnati, August
26.
Life Members.
Hati>n Brown, of West Newbury, Massachusetts, was bom in
West NewhurVt February IG, 1819, and died there, January 16.
Leoxard TiiOMrsox, of Woburn, MaKSiic!iusett.*i, wa« born in
Wobum, November 21, 1817, and died there, January 21-
Daniel Baxter Stedman, of Chicago, IlUnoia, was born in Bos-
ton, April 18, 1817, and died in Chicago, Slarch »3.
Charles Br us it am Wihtman, of Boston, was born in Boston,
August 22^ 1848, and died in Iliunpart City, Alanka, April 2G,
William Whitwell GREENorr.n, A,IJ., of Bos^ton, wil? born in
Boston, June 2.>, 1818, aud die<i there, June 17.
GEOR4iE Fader Clark (Rev.), of Acton, Massachusetts, wa« bom
in Shiplou (now Riehtnond), Canada East, February 24, 18 17,
and died in West Aeton, July -31.
Samuel Johnsox, A.M., of Boston, was born in Boston, March
20, 1826, and died in Nahant, Ma^^saehu setts, August IS*
Benjamin Greene SMrTii, of Cambndj^e, Massachusetts, was bom
in Boston, October 1, 1816, and died in Cambridge, August 24-
Edward IIenuy Williams, of Boston, was born in West Roi-
bury, Ma>wacliusett8, April 27, 1856, and died in Jamaica Plain
(Boston), Aiii^tiwt 28*
Oares Axgier Ames, of North Easton, Massachusetts, was bom
in North Easton, April 15, IH29, and died there, Septemlier 19.
Edward Franklin Evkrett^ A.M., of Cambrid|je, Massachusetts,
was born in Northheld, Massachusetts, May 28, 1840, and died in
Cambridge, September 26.
Perkins Bash, A.B., of Boston, was born in Williamstown, Ver-
mont, April 30, 1827, and died in Peterborough, New Hamp*
shire, October 3,
Mesident Members.
Frederick Smvth, A.M., of Mjinchester, New Hampshire,
born in Candia, New Hampshire, March 9, 1819, and ditad i
Hamilton, Bermuda, April 22.
REPORT OF THE HISTORIOOBAPHER. xlvii
1895. Willis Barnabee Mendum, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, was
bom in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, December 7, 1826, and died
in Dorchester, May 8.
1885. William Wallace Bailey, A.B., LL.B., of Nashua, New Hamp-
shire, was born in Ilopkinton, New Hampshire, November 11,
1829, and died in Nashua, June 9.
1891. Walbridge Abner Field, A.B., LL.D., of Boston, was born in
Springfield, Vermont, April 26, 1833, and died in Boston, July 15.
1853. Eli as Sill Hawley, A.B., of Buffalo, New York, was born in
Moreau, Saratoga County, N. Y., October 28, 1812, and died in
Buffalo, July 26.
1857. Geor(ie White, A.M., LL.B., of Wellesley, Massachusetts, was
bom in Quincv, Massachusetts, November 9, 1821, and died in
Wellesley, July 29.
1893. Charles Whittier, of Roxbury, Massachusetts, was bom in Vi-
enna, Maine, November 26, 1829, and died in Roxbury, August
28.
1857. Peter Ebenezer Vose, of Dennysville, Maine, was born in Rob-
binston, Maine, November 20, 1820, and died in Dennysville,
September 5.
1894. Elbridge Gerry Allen, of Boston, was born in Sweden, Maine,
May 14, 1850, and died in New York City, September 25.
1859. John Codman Ropes, A.B., LL.B.. of Boston, was born in St.
Petersburg, Russia, April 28, 1836, and died in Boston, October
27.
1898. Thomas Leighton Jenks, M.D., of Boston, was bora in Conway,
New Hampshire, May 22, 1829, and died in Boston, October 31.
1890. William Pitt Brechin, M.D., of Boston, was bora in Cornwallis,
Nova Scotia, March 11, 1851, and died in Boston, December 10.
1898. Mrs. Mary Stiles Paul Guild, of Cambridge, Massachusetts,
was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, January 26, 1830, and
died in Cambridge, December 12.
[^Deaths that occurred in previous years, not reported until now,"]
1880. Giovanni Battista di Crollalanza, of Ban, Italy, a Corres-
ponding Member, was born in Fermo, Italy, March 19, 1819, and
died May 18, 1892.
1857. John Allister McAllister, of Philadelphia, a Corresponding
Member, was born in Philadelphia, September 20, 1822, and died
there October 22, 1896.
1895. John Varnum Spauldincj, of Brookline, IMassachusetts, a Resi-
dent Member, was born in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, June 15,
1829, and died in Brookline, Febraary 22, 1898.
1880. Jeremiah Chapman Kittredge, of Brookline, Massachusetts, a
Resident Member, was bora in Boston, December 13, 1847, and
died in Brookline, December 19, 1898.
The following corrections should be made in the Necrology for 1898, printed in the
" Proceedings " of 1899 :—
Page 49, Augustus Ramsay Bay ley died January 30, 1899.
Pnge 49, Joseph Henry Allen was not a member at the time of his death, having re-
sigiied in 1892.
Page 60, Bvron Weston died November 8, 1898.
Page 51, Elihu Oliver Lyman died March 27, 1892.
MEMOIRS
OP THE
NE W.ENGLAND HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
ArraDged by the Kev. George M. Adams, D.D., Historiographer.
The following pages contain obituary notices of the members who
died during the years 1898 and 1899, with the addition of eighteen,
deceased in previous years. The notices ars arranged chronologi-
cally, in the order in which the deaths occurred.
isgL
Hannibal Hamlin, LL.D., was bom on Paris Hill, Oxford
County, Maine, August 27, 1809. His paternal ancestor wa«
James Hamlin, who settled at Cape Cod in 1639 and was one of
the founders of Barnstable. His grandfather was Major Eleazer
Hamlin, an officer in the Continental Army, who ^vith three sons
received gninte of land in Maine for their services in the war of the
Revolution. His father wiis Doctor Cyrus Hamlin, who was a
physician of some reputation and for years sheriff and clerk of
Oxford County. His mother was Anna Livermore, who was de-
scended from the pioneer Livermore family and whose uncle was
Samuel Livermore of New Hampshire.
Hannibal liamlin was the youngest son of six children. He had
a common school education, but was deprived of a college course on
account of the death of his father. His early life w^as spent in the
school of self-help. He managed his mother's farm, edited a news-
paper and read law. He completed his legal studies in the office of
Gen. Samuel Fessenden, the Abolition leader of Maine, married
Sarah J. Emery, a daughter of Judge Stephen Emery, of Paris
Hill, on Dec. 10, 1833, and settled in Hampden, Maine. He was
elected five times to the Maine House of Representatives as an anti-
slavery Democrat and served three times as Speaker. He was the
author of many laws, and at that time opposed slavery and also
favored the abolishment of capital punishment.
In 1840 Hamlin was a candidate for Congress, but was defeated.
In 1843, however, he was elected and subsequently re-elected. In
the House he developed as a practical legislator, but was active in
MEMOIBS. xlix
opposing the extension of slavery. He was a candidate for the
Senate in 1846, but the pro-slavery element defeated him by one
vote. He was elected in 1848 by one vote and re-elected in 1850
by the same majority. He served nine years as chairman of the
Committee of Commerce. In 1856 he withdrew from the Demo-
cratic party on account of its support of slavery and was elected
Governor of Maine by the Republican party. He was then returned
to the Senate as a Republican.
In 1860, against Mr. Hamlin's wishes, he was nominated for Vice-
President with Lincoln. He enjoyed close relations with the Presi-
dent, and was always thereafter spoken of as Lincoln's friend and
counsellor. He was not re-nominated owing to the falsification of a
State delegation in the Presidential convention of 1864. President
Johnson appointed him Collector of the Port of Boston in 1865, but
he resigned in 1866 because he could not support the President's
Southern policy. He was elected to the Senate in 1861), re-elected
in 1875 and declined a re-election in 1881. During his last terms
in the Senate he was chairman of the Committees on Post OflSces and
Foreign Affairs. His last public oflSce was United States Minister
to Spain, which he held from 1881 to 1882.
Mr. Hamlin was elected a corresponding member of the New-
England Historic Genealogical Society in 1847. He was President
of the Unitarian Society of Maine for many years, a regent of the
Smithsonian Institute, a trustee of Colby College and of the Uni-
versity of Maine, and held many other positions of trust. In private
life he was a devoted farmer and fisherman. His democracy is well
known. His first wife died in April, 1855. He married Ellen
Vesta Emery, another daughter of Judge Emery, September 25,
1856. He died at Bangor, Maine, on the fourth of July, 1891.
By Charles £. Hamlix. A.B.
Lyman Copeland Draper, A.M., LL.D., a corresponding
meml)er of this Society since 1854, died at Madison, Wisconsin,
August 2(y, 1891. He was a son of Luke and Harriet (Hoisington)
Draper; was born in Hamburg (now Evans), Erie County, New
York, September 4, 1815, and brought up on a farm at Lockport,
New York. His father and his maternal grandfather. Job Hoising-
ton, were defenders of the country in the war of 1812 ; his grand-
father, Jonathan Draper, was a soldier of the Revolution.
In 1815 young Draper went to Mobile, Alabama; was a student
two years at Granville, Ohio, in the college which has now become
Denison University ; for some time edited a newspaper in a
Mississippi town ; was a clerk in the Post Office at Buffalo, New
York, and afterwards spent ten years in Philadelphia. From his
college days onward he was an enthusiast in the study of Western
1 N- E, HISTOEIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY,
history ; collected books and iiiiinu scripts relating to the early stages
of developnicnt of the States then called " the West/* and condacted
a vast eorrespoodencc, gathering great stores of information along
these lines. In 1852 he removed to Madison, Wisconsin, where,
two years later, he became secretary of the State Historical Society,
His work ill that position was most valuable, and it was hirgely
through his c (forte that the Society's large and rich collection of
books and pamphlets was gathered. He served as State Superin-
tendent of Schools in 1858 and 1859. He published a number ot
vohimes, the most notable of which was " Kings Mountain and Iti
Heroes." | See extended notice*^ of his life and works in the reportt
of the Wisconsin State Historical Society for 181)1 and lSi»2, and an
article in the Magazine of Western History, by Mr* Reuben G*
Thwaites, who succeeds Dr. Draper as secretarj^]
By the Rev, Cuaeli:s Henkt Pope, A,B.
1892.
Samuel Bickketon Harm ax, D.C.L., was born in Brompton,
England, December 20, 1810, and died in Toronto, Canada, March
2(1, 18'^2. He was descended from William' Harman of the island
of Antigua, Captain in the Koyal Navy, who died in 1708; through
Hon. SaiuncP Harman of Finrmans, Antigua, horn in 161*(5, i
member of H, M. Council and Judge of the Court of Commmi
Ple^s ; Hon. Samuel* Harman, born 1730, a member of H, M,
Council; Hon. Samuer Hannan of Barhadoes, I>orn 17(»4, a mem-
ber of H. iSI, Council ; Hon, SamiicF Hannan, born 1789, Chief
Baron of the Court of the Exchequer in Antigua, who married
Dorothy Bruce Murray, daughter of William Murray, E^cj,, of
Barbadoes, and who was the fiither of Siimuel Bickerton* Hannan.
Samuel Bickerton Harman was educated at Kino:'^ Collcfjc, Lou-
don, and was for a time Manager in tlic Colonial Bank in the inland
of (rrenada, West Indies. In 1841J he came to Canada and became
a barrister-at-law. He was an alderman of Toronto, 1860, mayor
of the city 1869-1870, and treasurer 1874-1888. He was a mcml>er
of the Council of Trinity College, many years member of the
Diocesan Synod of the Diocese of Toronto, and Registrar and suhdo-
quently Chancellor of the Diocese.
He married July 2(3, 1842, Georgina, daughter of George Iluson
of Bari>afloe8, and left four sons, viz., Samuel Bruce Harmant bora
1843, Captain retired from Queen 's Own Kifles, served in Red Uiver
Expeditiiui untlcr Colonel (now (Tcnend Lord) Wolseley, in 1870;
George Freilerick Harman, born 1844, barrister- at-law ; Davi<lscm
Millington Harman, born 1848, of tlie Mercliantj Bank; Huifim
Walton Ames Harman, born 1853, of the Dominion Bank. Sumucl
Bickerton wajji elected a carreeiponding uiember of the New-Kn^hmd
Historic Genealogical Society in 1852. He died in Toronto, March
26, I8D2.
By the Rev, Georoe M, Adaji b, D.D.
I
MEMOIRS. li
Elihu Oliver Lyman, of Chester, Ohio, was elected a corres-
ponding member of this Society December 2, 1868. His father,
Azariah Lyman, was born in Northampton, Massachusetts, Dec. 6,
1777. His mother, Sarah Bartlett, was born in Westhampton, May
24, 1784. His earliest ancestor in -this country was Richard Ly-
man, who came from England in 1631. The family line in America
is as follows :
(1) Richard.
(2) John, bom in England 1623.
(3) John, l)orn August 1, 1660.
(4) John, born October 2, 1693.
(5) Zadoc, born 1719.
(6) Azariah.
(7) Elihu-OIiver.
The Lyman family resided for some time in Norwich, now Hunt-
ington, Massachusetts, where the subject of this sketch was bom,
June 12, 1817. The family removed in 1823 to Chester, Ohio.
The homestead which the father then purchased has been the family
home to this time. Mr. Elihu O. Lyman was married February 2,
1842, to Miss Emily A. Ranney, daughter of Oliver Ranney. His
father came to Ohio from Bethlehem, Connecticut. Twelve children
were born from this marriage.
Mr. Lyman was a farmer and a merchant. His business life was
such as to bring him into contact with all classes of people. He was
a man of sterling habits, a hard worker both mentally and physically,
never giving up any project he had in view, until he had thoroughly
tested it. He is spoken of as an enterprising and public spirited
citizen. He was much interested in family history. He was an
active member of the Congregational Church in Chester, and was for
many years tCtacher of a Bible class. He was also Superintendent
of the Sunday School for many years. He died March 27th, 1892.
The large number who attended his funeral showed the important
position which he had held in the community.
By the Rev. Ezra H. Btinoton, D.D.
Giovanni Battista di Cuollalanza, Chevalier, of Bari, Italy,
was bom at Fermo, Italy, on the nineteenth of March, A.D. 1819,
and died on the eighteenth of May, A.D. 1892. He was a son of
Pietro di Crollalanza and Euphrosine Ricci, his wife. Many of his
ancestors for a hundred and fifty years had been successively consuls
of Chiavenna, the seat of the family since its establishment by Gio-
vanni Alboin, a soldier of Milan, who achieved a distinguished career
in the crusade of 1147, in which he received the surname Crolla-
Lancia, — the menacing or terrifying lance, — whence the title of the
house.
Hi y. E. HISTORIC QESRALOGICJO, SOCIETT.
His early fltudie« were directed towards belles-lettres jmd poetry,
which he forsook for hL«tory. He received his first degree in phi-
lof^>phy, the baccalaureate, at the UniTersity of Macarota. He wu
for three yeara direr:tor of the school of Technology of Rieti : and
for two year??, of that at Gallarate. He wag the founder at Carpi of
the Colle^fc of Prince Humbert, and at Imola of the College of
Aificde*' of Savoy; also of the Royal Heraldic and Genealogic
Academy of Italy, at Pisa. He e-^tablished the Herald fc-Gen^n-
lo[/lc Jjiplomaitr Journal^ which continued for seven years. Thia
he mer^^cd into the Annual of the Italian JToljility. which filled
a place of equal authority with the Almanack de Got ha.
Si;rnore di Crollalanza wa!< a chevalier of the orders of Saints
Maurice et Lazare, of the Cn>wn of Italy and of San ^larin ; was
PrcHident of the Royal Heraldic Academy ; wa5 a member of learned
Academies of Vienna, Toulon, Orleans, Rome, Milan, Brussels,
Ik»rdeaux, Marr^eille^, and of the Institute of France. He was
awarded a medal of the first class, by the Royal Heraldic Academy
of Italy, and received a diploma of honor from the Heraldic-Genea-
logic Exposition of Vienna. He was elected a corresponding mem-
Ijer of the Xew-England Historic Genealogical Society in 1880.
S. di Oollalanza was twice married; October 6, 1845, to the
Countess Maria Ginanni of Ravenna, who was bom in 1819 and
died in 1847 ; February 2, 1849, to Teresa Zoli of Forli, who wis
born in 1830 and died in 1879. His children were two : — Maria
OI;r;i, l>orn October 28, 1851, and married in 1875 to Count Roger
Ariotti of Ke;r;(io-Einilia; Godfrey, bom February 19, l.s55.
liy (ji.ohdi: A. ^ioiiDo.v, A.M.
1893.
C'h AULKS CoLCOCK JoNES, LL.D., was bom in Savannah,
(ieor;(i}i, Oetoher 20, 1831, and died at his home, Montrose, in the
vilia^^e of Suinmervillc, in the same State, July 19, 1893. He was
the rldest eliild of the Rev. Charles Colcock Jones, D.D., a distin-
guished \vrit(T find uiinister of the Southern Presbyterian Church, and
Mary, hin wife and cousin — the former a son of John and the latter
a djin;^hter of Joseph, Jones, both sons of Major John Jones who
^ave liis life, while he was still a young man, to the cause of
American independence at the siege of Savannah, October 9th, 1779,
where, on the same day, the illustrious Count Pulaski received hifi
mortal wound.
Tlie })irth of the subject of this sketch occurred during the pastor-
ate of liis father over the First Presbyterian Church of Savannah, and
soon afterward he was taken to the family home on the sea coast of
Liberty (bounty, where his boyhood was spent, and where he was partly
educated. He was a student of the South Carolina College, at Colum-
MEMOIRS. liii
bia, while hie father was a professor in the theological seminary at that
place in the years 1847-50, but he finished his collegiate course at
Princeton, where he was graduated in 1852, and later on he attended
the law school at Harvard University, receiving the degree of
LL.B. in 1H55. He immediately entered upon the practice of his
profession, in the city of his birth, where he soon became a leader
at the bar. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his fellow
citizens to a degree amounting to positive affection, resulting in his
elevation to the mayoralty in 1860.
At the end of his term, in 1861, declining a second nomination as
mayor, he entered the service of the Confederate States as an ofllicer
of the Chatham Artillery, the oldest military company in the State.
During the whole of the war he was connected with the ordnance de-
partment of the service, holding, at the close of hostilities, the office
of Chief of Artillery for the Military District of Georgia and the
Third Military District of South Carolina, with the rank of colonel.
After the war he removed to New York, where he again engaged in
the practice of the law. Returning to Georgia in 1877, he con-
tinued his professional life in Augusta, his home being at Summer-
ville, near by, where his life on earth came to a close.
Colonel Jones's career as a writer on archaeological and historical
subjects began in the year 1859, when he delivere<l the address at
the twentieth anniversary of the Georgia Historical Society, of
which he was then a member and which he subsequently served as
Corresponding Secretary for several years — his subject on that
occasion being Tht Indian Remains in Southern Georgia ; and
from that time until his death he was engaged in literary work of
some sort as far as time could be spared from the duties of an exact-
ing profession. A list of his published works may be found in
the annual reports of the American Historical Association, 1889—
1893, the most important of them being his History of Geor-
giaj Dead Towns of Georgia^ Antiquities of the Southern
Indiayis, Mijths from the Georgia Coasts Lif^ of Commodore
Josiah Tattnall, Historical Sketch of the Chatham Artillery^
Ancient 2\cm,uli on the Savannah liiver. Siege of Savannah
in 1779; Siege of Savannah in September, 1864; Historical
Sketch of Tomo-chi'chi and Biographical Sketches of the Dele-
gates from Georgia to the Continental Congress. Two volumes
of his History of Georgia were published in 1883, embrat'ing the
history from the aboriginal epoch down to the erection of Georgia
into an independent State. His purpose was to bring the history
down to the present time, and he had begun the preparation of two
more volumes, which would "deal with Georgia as a Commonwealth."
Colonel Jones was a firm believer in the doctrine of State Kights,
and when it was decided that Georgia should leave the Union the
decision met with his hearty approval, and for four years he did
liv N, E, ITISTOKIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
what he cooltl to njaintain the establishnient of the Confederate
States; but when the overthrow of that design was accompH^^hecl he
at «jnce accepted the situation, and no one was more willing than wag
he to uitl in tlie development of the resources uf the country whose
independence his forefathers Unil helped to secure, or to maintain
the peace and unity of the same. Besides the reputation which
he acquired ae a lawyer and a man of letters, Colonel Jones
was known as an indefatigable collector of autographs and of
of)jcct8 of interest in the field of archaeology. Untiring by nature,
his fondnet?8 for thi8 special work filled liim with a zeul for ex-
celling therein which rose superior to nil di Realties, and the result
was an accumulation of articles of mneli rarity and of great value.
He was a useful nieiuber of many of the historical and scientific
soeiefies in tiuH country and in Europe, his connection with the
New-Englnnd Hifitoric Genealogical Society, ae a corresponding
mendier, chiting from the 4th c>f April, 1883. He was twice honored
with the degree of LL.D,, — ^hy Ilarvnrd University and by the Uni-
verfsity of tlie City of New York* Colonel Jones was married twice :
on the IHh of November, 1858, to Mi^s Ruth Berrien Wtiitchead, of
Burke County, Georgia, who, after a short period of niarneil life,
died, leaving one child, a daughter ; and on the 28th of October,
18{33, to her cousin. Miss Eva Berrien Eve, by w^hom he had aaon.
By his cordiality, gentle disposition, kindliness and willingness to
assist those who appealed to liini for information, he made friends of
all wlio were I wrought into eomniunieation with him either in person
or by correspondence. Courteous, affable and jjolitc at all times, he
had no enemies, and when he died his loss was felt by all who
ever knew hinu His mind was stored with facts relating to the
history of Georgia, and it was seldom tliat an appeal to him for
information received an unsatisfactory response. " He was, taken
all in all, a gallant soldier, a fine jurist, an able writer and a brilliant
scholar."
Bj WltLIA^M llAltDEN.
David Thayer, A,M., M.D., was born in Braintrce, July 19,
1813, and died in Boston, December 14, 181*3. He became a
meml>er of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society in 1857.
He was a son of Nathaniel Emmons and Oeliverancc (Tliayer)
Thayer, and a lineal descendant of Richard Thayer, one of the early
settlers of Braintrec, and his ancestors in the paternal line had alwaye
resided in tliat town. Ilis lineage was Richard,^ Kichard,* Richard/
Richard*, Kichard,* Natlianiel" Emmons.
He was not content to be a farmer like so mnny of his ancestors,
but being fond of books and study he determined to secure an educa^
tion. After he had completed his preparatory studies he entered
Union College, Schenectady, and was graduated at that institution in
MEMOIBS. Iv
the class of 1840 and from the Berkshire Medical School in 1842.
Soon after he began the practice of medicine he became interested in
the subject of homeopathy, and becoming convinced that similia
similibus curantur was the expression of the true law of cure, he
made it his rule of practice. In 1847 he united with the Massa-
chusetts Homeopathic Fraternity, at that time numbering only thir-
teen members. On the incorporation of the Massachusetts Homeo-
pathic Medical Society he was elected its first secretary, and served
for five years, also filling the position of President in 1861-2^ In
1870 he was President of the American Institute of Homeopathy,
and on the formation of the Boston University School of Medicine he
became one of its professors and occupied the position for several
years.
As a member of the legislature for several terms he rendered
efficient service in obtaining charters for the Homeopathic Medical
Society, Hospital, Dispensary and the Boston University School of
Medicine. He was greatly interested in his professional work and
met with distinguished success in his profession, being a leading
physician of Boston. He was a man of strong convictions and un-
flinching adherence to what he considered as right. He was an
abolitionist when it required moral courage to take that position,
and a homeopathist when it meant a separation from all medical
associations, and when it also meant obloquy, reproach, scorn and
contempt. He was genial and afiable in manner and had a large
circle of friends and lived to see his principles triumph. He married
Susan C. Bliss, May 17, 1860, but he had no children.
By David H. Brown, A.B.
1894.
Benjamin Douglas of Middletown, Connecticut, was elected a
resident member of this Society in 1869. He was bom in North-
ford, in the town of North Branford, Connecticut, April 3, 1816.
His father was William Douglas, born February 23, 1770, in New
Haven, Connecticut. His mother was Sarah Kirtland of Walling-
ford, Connecticut. The ancestors of Mr. Douglas came to this
country before 1 646. They were of Scottish descent. It is the claim
of the Douglas family that they are the descendants of the Scottish
chiefs of this name, who were so famous in the history of Scotland.
This claim is made in a letter written by our late associate, and it is
also made in the Douglas Genealogy, published some years ago.
The genealogical line of the family in this country is as follows :
(1) William Douglas, who was in Boston in 1646, and was
admitted a freeman there in that year.
(2) William, born 1645, removed to New London, Connecticut.
(3) William, bom February 19, 1673, removed to Plainfield,
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Connectieut* He was the first deacon of the Coe
tionai Church id that place^
(4) John, born July 28, 1703. He was also a deacon,
(5) WiHiftn*, born in Plaiiifiekl, Connecticut, January 27, 1742.
At the age of ebtteen he was a eoldicr in the old French
war. At the time of the war of the Revolution he waa
colonel of a regiment in Connecticut. His regiment joined
the Continental Army in New York, June, 1776. He
was with hi^ regiment in the battles of Long Island, Har-
lem, White Plains, Philip's Manor, and New York. He
was at one time placed in conitnand of a flotilla on Lake
Champlain by Cxoneral Montgomery, and was present at
the taking of St. John's. He tlicd May 28, 1777, as tlie
result onatigue and exposure during the campaign in New
Yttrk under General Washington.
(6) William, bom New Haven, ('onnecticut, February 23, 1770.
He was a prosperous farmer, and father of eight children.
(7) Benjamin.
Air. Douglas took up his residence in Middletown in early life.
He mjirried Maiy Ad aline Parker of Middletown, April 3, 1838.
By her he had six children. He learned tlie trade of a machinist,
and thus prepared himself to be at the head of a great establishment
for the manufacture of pumps and other articles of hardware, which
was one of the oldest and largest in this country. Mr, Dc^uglas was
for many years the president of the compnny, enijjloying a very
large number of men. Their trade extended till over the world*
He IB spoken of as gentle and unasBunilng in his manners* but
sagacious and very df^tennined. He ref»resented Middletown in the
Legis^lalure of Connecticut a number of years. He was mayor of
that city from 18411 to 1855. He was Lieutenant-Governor of Con-
necticut in 1851 and 18 GO. He was presidential elector in 1861,
and east his vote for Lincoln for President. He died at Middletown,
June 26^ 1894, aged seventy-eight years.
By the Kf.v, Ezua IL Btington^ D,D.
Amzi Rkxedict Davenpokt was born in New Canaan, Con-
necticut, C)ctober 30, 1817, and died at Brooklyn, New York,
August :24, 1894. He was a direct descendant, through a line of
eldest sons, of Reverend John Davenport of Coventry and London,
England, the founder of the New Haven Colony and a |>astor of
the First Chureli in Boston • His father was William Davenport of
Davenport Kidge, Stamford and New Canaan, and his mother
Abigail Benedict of Norvvalk. His paternal grandparents were
Jolm Davenport and Prudence Bell of Stamford, and his maternal
gr a nd p n rents, De a . I e aac Bencd i c t an d J {i n e Ray mo nd of N o rwalk.
His great grandparents were John Davenport, Deborah Ambler,
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James Bell and Sarah Weed of Stamford, and Nathaniel Benedict,
Mary Lockwood, Samuel Raymond and Abigail Bates of Norwalk.
This last Jolm Davenport was the fifth of the name in the line of
descent from the first John of New Haven. The second John,
sometime Register of Probate at Boston, married Abigail Pierson,
sister of the first president of Yale College. The third John, a
graduate of Harvard College, and for twenty-four years a member
of the corporation of Yale College, was called from Boston to preach
at Stamford. The subsequent genealogical history of the family
was bound up with that of the descendants of the original settlers
of Stamford and Norwalk and other coast towns, — with the families
of Bishop, Cable, Crane, Ferris, Gould, Gregory, Hoyt, Jagger,
Knowles, Palmer, St. John and Wood, in addition to those already
mentioned.
Mr. Davenport married twice. By his first wife, Frances Maria
Isaacs of Brooklyn, he had two children, John I., sometime Chief
Supervisor of Elections in New York city, and Albert B., a manu-
facturer at Danbury, Conn. By his second wife, Jane Joralemon
Dimon, granddaughter of Judge Tennis Joralemon of Brooklyn,
he had nine children, of whom there still survive Henry Benedict, a
lawyer in Brooklyn ; James Pierpont, lawyer and sometime judge in
New York city ; William Edwards, a clergyman ; Mary Vere (Mrs.
Charles Crandall), Charles Benedict and Frances Gardiner. Aft«r
studying at the village Academy of his native town, Mr. Davenport
began to teach school before he was eighteen years of age. In
1836 he removed to Brooklyn, where he established a private
Academy which he conducted for sixteen years and which counted
among its pupils many who became active in the afiairs of the city.
After this he engaged in the general business of real estate and
insurance until his death. In his business relations he was well
known for the perfect honesty of his transactions, and he had under
his care many of the largest and most valuable estates of older
Brooklyn. He had no standing in the mercantile registers, since
he never owed a dollar. He was very active in his church relations.
He united with the Congregational Church at New Canaan at the
age of seventeen ; at Brooklyn he aided in the establishment of the
Second Congregational Church of that city, in which he held the
oflUces of Ruling Elder and Deacon. He was connected with the
founding of Plymouth Church in 1847 and with calling Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher to be its pastor, and thrice held the office of deacon
in this clmrch. Throughout his life he attended religious service
with the greatest regularity and without regard to weather.
It is Mr. Davenport as a genealogist that is of most interest here.
His " History and Genealogy of the Davenport Family in England
and America, from A. D. 1086 to 1850," was at the time of its
publication in 1851 the most elaborate work of the sort that had
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been published in this country. It was remarkable not only for iii
success in canying back the genealogy to the original Oniius, bom
108C, who assumed the name of a township in the County of
Chester, England, and in tracing the descent without a break to the
first settler in this countiy bearing the name, but also in the large
amount of interesting information concerning the ditTerent mLmbers
of the family whicli he had accnnmlated. Twenty-five years later
Mr. Davenport published a " Supplement " to his History, bringing
it down to 187l>, and adding much new material concerning the
older members. In addition to publishing these worka Mr. D.
made frequent contributions to genealogical serials.
He was elected a corresponding member of the New-England
Historic Genealogical Society in 1850, and was also a member of
the Long Island Historical Society and various other lubtorieal
bodies.
During the summer half of the year Mr. Davenport resided at
Davenport Kidge, which has been continuously in tJie family for
two centuries, since it was first voted to Rev. John Davenport of
Stamford by the proprietors of the town, Mr. Davenport regarded
this place w4th great alfection. He loved its woods, its brooks, it«
rolling meadows, partly lieeause his im;igination was fed by tlie
thought that they w^ere tlie same his forefathers had looked upoo,
but also because of an inherent love of nature. While to many
and at times he seemed an austere man, yet he practised the too
rare virtues of his Puritan ancestors, lived a deeply religious life and
was strictly righteous in his dealings with his fellow men.
By Pbof. CHAaLSS Bbnbdict DAVBNi^oaT, A,M.
1895.
I
Henry Phillips, A.il,, Ph.D., of Philadelphia, was elected a
corresponding member of this Society, February 2, 1881. He ww
born in Philadelphia Sept. G, 1838, and died June 6, 1895. Hj<
residence dyrinjr oiost of his life was in his native city. He wai
educated at Universities in this country and in Europe and admitted
to the bar in Philadelphia in 1859, but owing to delicate health he
was never able to follow his profession. His w^ork was mainlv in
arckcology, philology and numismatics. He rankecf among the
befit iiutJiorities on these subjects in the United States, He wa«
also widely known in Europe, and received two gold medak ai
prices for Ins articles upon these subjects.
He published a History of Americ^m Colonial Paper Currency
(Albany, 18*36); The Pleasures of Numismatic Science (Phila-
delphia, 18(37) ; History of iiinerican Continental Paper Money
(1866); Poems from the Spanish and German (1878); Faust,
from the German of Chamiaso (1881), and four volumes of trans-
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lations from the Spanish, Hungarian and German (1884-7). In
1862 he became treasurer, and in 1868 secretary of the Numismatic
and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia, and in 1880 he became
secretary of the American Philosophical Society, and five years
later its librarian. He was a member of many learned societies at
home and abroad, and in many cases was the only American who
was thus honored. His works on the currency in the Colonial
times and during the Revolutionary war were among the earliest
works on these subjects. The Supreme Court of the United States
in one of its decisions quoted his book on American Continental
Money as of the highest authority.
Among the societies which elected him to membership were the
Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, the Royal Academy of Palermo,
and the Antiquarian Society of Cambridge, England. He was also
a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a corresponding member
of the Boston Numismatic Society, of the Historical Society of
Rhode Island, of the Numismatic Society of that State, and of
similar societies in the States of Virginia and Wisconsin. His
letter, written to this Society on accepting his election as a cor-
responding member, and preserved in our archives, is one of the
most interesting letters we have.
Mr. Phillips came from an old and well known American femily.
His grandfather was a lawyer in Philadelphia, and his father, Henry
M. Phillips, was also a lawyer, a member of Congress, and Presi-
dent of the Philadelphia Academy of Music.
By the Rev. Ezka H. Btinoton, D.D.
William Cowper Peters, A.M., of Jamaica Plain, became a
life member of this society in 1870. He was born in Boston,
August 12, 1827, and died at Jamaica Plain, June 14, 1895. He
attended the public schools in his native city, and in due time was
prepared for college, and was graduated from Trinity College in
1848. He entered upon a business life at first in the employment
of E. B. Peters & Co. of Boston, in the lumber trade. Later he
became a partner. He continued in that business until 1876.
Afterward he opened an office as a real estate and insurance broker.
He was a well known business man in Boston and continued in the
same line of business until his death.
He was a member of the Legislature of Massachusetts in 1877.
He was for many years a trustee of Trinity College. He was a
man of strong character, and lived a useful life. He married
Gertrude Morgan of Hartford, Connecticut. He left two sons,
Richard I). Peters and William M. Peters, and a daughter,
Gertrude C, who is the wife of H. W. Browne.
By the Rev. E. H. Btinoton, D.D.
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GcoRGE Newton Thomson, M.D., of BostOD, waa elected m
regideut menilwr of this society January 4, 1871, and became a lite
member m 1874.
He waa bom in Providence, Rhode Island, December 29, 1808,
and died in Boston, July 13, 18U5. He was a physician in active
practice in Boston for more than fifty years, and was a man of
influence in the city. He received his college training at Columbian
University, "Washington, District of Columbia. At the time of his
death he was the oldest alumnus of that University. In 1857 he
was a member of the House of Representatives in Boston. He
was also a member of the school committee of Boston for a number
of years. He was interested in historical studies, and waa a Talu-
able member of this society.
By the Kkv, E, II, Btij^otun. D.D.
Isaac Francis Wood, A.B., was bom July 15, 1841, in the
old seventh ward of New York city, then known as the Quaker
Ward, On the paternal side he was descended from Joseph \Vood
of (Tloiiccstershire, England, his grandfather being Samuel Wood
of Oyster Bay, Long (inland. Ilia maternal grandfather wa« John
Hicks of Hempstead, Long Island. His ancestors were thus of
Quaker etock. His father, Isaac Wood, M D., was a prominejit
physician^ the founder of the New York Institution for tlie Blind,
and was interested in many other noble charities. Ilia mother wat
Margaret Morrell, nee Hicks.
Young Wood was ba[>tized Francis Augustus, but some time
after reaching his majority assumed the named of Isaac Francifl
Wood, He was graduated from Ilaverford College in the class of
1862, receiving the degree of B.A. On leaving college he became
a member of the publishing houae of William Wood & Co., but
Bubsetjueotly retired from active business and devoted himself with
great zeal to numismatics, acquiring a large collection of coins and
medals, and an unusually valuable library on the subject. He was
one of the incorporators of the American Numismatic and An»lweo-
logical Society of New York city in 1864, ancl wm its librnriun
1800-1871), He was also a member of the Boston Numismatic
Society, the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia,
of the New York Historical Society, the ^fcw York Gi- J
and Biographical Society, the American Geographical So nd
other similar associations. He was elected a corresponding member
of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society in 1875.
Mr. Wood was married at St, Mark's Churcb, New York city,
on April 20th, 18G1), to Sarali E. Bowne, daitghter of the late
Richard Harta!ionic Bowne, a direct descendant of John Bowne of
Bowne House, Flushing, L. I. She waa a sister of Judge Hugh
H, Bowne of Rahway, New Jersey. Mr. Wootl took up his resi-
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dence at Rahway several years before his death. He was in ill
health for some time, and at last being stricken with apoplexy, died
suddenly on Wednesday, September 25, 1895.
Bj William Nelson, A.M.
1896.
Warren Fisher, of Boston, was elected a resident member of
this society June 1, 1870, and became a life member in 1871.
He was a son of Warren Fisher of Boston by his wife Lucretia
Bucknam, and was born in Essex street, Boston, September 26,
1825, and died in the same city April 30, 1896, aged 70.
His father, Warren Fisher, senior, bom at Sharon, Mass., May
30, 1794, was the head of the firm of Warren Fisher & Co., manu-
facturers of oils and candles. No. 7 Central wharf. He was a son
of Aaron and Betsey (Estey) Fisher. The mother, Lucretia
Bucknam, was the daughter of William and Margaret (Sables)
Bucknam.
Warren Fisher, Jr., our member, was educated in the Boston
common schools and at the Roxbury Latin School. He entered as
a boy March 14, 1843, the store of Messrs. F. C. and J. Manning,
grocers, No. 15 Central wharf, and remained with that firm until
August 23, 1848, when he joined his father and became a partner
in the firm of Warren Fisher & Co. He afterwards engaged in the
refining of sugar at South Boston, the firm name being the Adams
Sugar Refinery.
lie married first November 3, 1855, Maria Richards Lewis,
daughter of Winslow Lewis, M.D. ; married second January 16,
1868, Virginia Ellingwood Sistare, daughter of George King
Sistare of New York.
By John Ward Dean, A.M.
John Alltster McAllister, who was elected a corresponding
member of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society, 2d
December, 1857, was bom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 20th
September, 1822, and died there 22d October, 1896. His father
was John McAllister, Jr., son of John McAllister of Glasgow,
Scotland, and Franc^ Wardale of Yorkshire, England, born in
Philadelphia 29th June, 1786, died 17th December, 1877; and
his mother was Eliza Melville, daughter of William Young of
Rockland, Delaware, born 2d January, 1790, and died 11th
November, 1853.
John McAllister, Jr., entered the University of Pennsylvania in
1800, was graduated in the class of 1803, and received the degree
of A.M. in 1816. He was a noted local antiquarian, and collected a
large and valuable library of books, manuscripts and newspapers.
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John A. McAllister received hia education in the clasdical sehools
of ttie city, and after a residence in the South, became afiaociated
with his father and brothera in business, — opticiaDe and matbe-
maticul iDstrument manufacturera. He was elected a life member
of the Hietorical Society of Pennsylvania in 1855, and for a number
of years served in its board of Councillors and on the Library Com-
mittee. He inherited from his father hie love of historical and
genealogical research, and he \Ym as prodigal as he was invariably
courteous to all those who asked his advice or assistance. He was
a genial companion of all lovers of the olden time and olden
menjories, and his death was lamented by many friends and
acquaintances.
1897.
Erastus Emmons Gay, of Burlington, Iowa, waa elected a cor-
responding member of the New-England Historic Genealogical
Society, January 4, 1865. He was the son of Willard and Martha
(Emmons) Gay, and was born in Dedham, Massachusetts, May 9,
1820. The father, Willard Gay» was a prominent citizen of Ded-
ham, and was the first president of the Dedham Bank. Erastus
Erauioiis Gay re moved comparatively early in life to Burlington,
where he died February 1, 181*7, leaving a widow (whO(Se maiden
name was White) ami two daughters, one of whom h the widow af
James Hammond Dorm an.
By the Ret. Geobqb M. Bridge, A.M.
Edward JiT|>KfNS Hill, a resident member of the Society since
1865, and warmly interested in its work, died at his home in
Billeriea, Massachu^^etts, Monday, 24th Mtiy, 1897. The home in
which he was born, 18*53, Dee. 20, was on the oritjimd Ralph
Hill place, which had remained in the poesesaion of the family since
the first settlement of the town, in 1653 or near that date. His
name, Hill, he inherited from his mother, and it is hanlly strange
that, coming into the inheritance of such a place with its history, he
soun^ht the change of his name from tliat of his hirth, Benjamin H.
Judkins.
His father was Benjamin L. Judkius, who was born in Danbury,
New Ilami>shire, 1T1»7, Sept. 17, son of Obadiah, whose father,
Leonard, married Sarah Craou Her mother was Betsey Kogers ot
Brent woihI, rei>uted by tradition to be a descendant of the martyr.
His UTother was Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Hill, whose descent is
traced in the "History of Billcrica," through a line of two Peters and
two Jonathans, trom Kalph, one of the first settlers of the town.
She died IHKo, Nov. 10, at tlie age of ninety, having outlived her
husband ten years. She was a woman of uncommon farce luid
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excellence of character, and the son's care of his mother during the
last years of her life beautifully illustrates the best that is possible in
that relationship.
His home, of which a good picture may be found in the *' History
of Billerica," became his absorbing love, and while he allowed no
ruthless hand to obliterate the traces of its original identity, he
added, by his own taste and effort, many adornments in and around
the ancient dwelling. He had a keen and sensitive love of nature,
and few minds communed more closely with tree, shrub or flower.
The language of each found a quick interpretation by one so in
harmony with their lives. He made personations of them, and on
his lawn, so beautifully interspersed with choice ornamental trees,
some of them gifts of endeared friends, their realistic presence was a
charm to his fancy. It was among these that for successive years,
wishing that others might share what he so much enjoyed, on a
bright summer's day he would hold what he instituted as "The
Farmers' Festival," gathering, by universal invitation, all who were
pleased to come, young or old, rich or poor, with no sectarian bar,
to share the social greeting and to listen to the music of a band hired
by him from the city. This gift of pleasure to others he preferred to
vacation privileges or holiday traveling, and it rebounded to himself
as a pleasure throughout the year. Yet, singularly happy as he
was thus to mete out happiness to others, his own peculiarly reticent
and retiring natiu^e prevented him from many of the social contacts
of society. He loved quiet and retirement, and with his intellectual
tastes quietude was not to him solitude.
He studied at Lawrence Academy, Groton ; and then became a
clerk for the firm of A. C. Spring and Co. of Boston. Later he be-
came a member of the firm, and so remained for many years, retir-
ing only to spend a few of his last years in the quiet and comfort of
the " Old Home " to which he was so devoted. He was a member
of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company ; and, when the
civil war broke out, he volunteered, but did not pass the necessary
examination, and therefore failed to enter the army.
His warm and intelligent interest in the history of his native town
brought him into very friendly and helpful relations with the writer,
while he was engaged in the preparation of the " History " before
named, and he welcomes the opportunity to pay this slight tribute
to Mr. Hill's memory.
By the Rev. Henry A. Hazen, D.D.
Rev. Andrew Olfver, A.M., D.D. , Professor of Biblical Learn-
ing in the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal
Church at New York, was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, on
the 18th day of February, 1824. He belonged to a family of ex-
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oeptjonal worth, distinguisheil and honored from a yery early period
of Maasachusetts history to the present day.
Hi* immigrant ancestor, Thomas Oliver, came from Sussex, Eng-
land, in the ^liip Williiim ami Francis in 1632 and settled at Boston*
He was a practising physician in the infant colony and a man of re-
UgiouB convictions and spirit, being one of the founders of the FirBt
Church and a ruling elder in it. He died in 1657, at the age of 90
years. Peter Oliver,* son of Thomas,* became a leading merchant
in hia day, as w^as the case with his son, Daniel', who was also a
member of the Governor's Council ; a man noted for his benevolence,
giving, it was said, '^ a tenth of his income to pious and Christian
Qses." Andrew*, son of the last-named, graduated at Harvard Col-
lege, was elected to the General Court, and afterwards made secre-
tary and finally Lieut. -Governor of the Province. A second
Andrew*, also a Harvard graduate, married the daughter of Chief
Justice Lynde and had, with other children, Thomas Fitch,* who,
after graduating at Cambridge, studied theology and wms ordained
to the work of the ministry in the Protestant Episcopal Church. He
was Rector of St. Michaers, Marblehead, for several years, going
thence to St. Thomas's, Baltimore, where he died in 1797, Daniel
Oliver,' son of the last and father of the subject of this sketch, waa
a physician by profession and a man of varied and extensive know-
ledge, which gave him a wide and notable reputation. He wfis for
a time Professor uf Intellectual Philosophy in Dartmouth College,
then Lecturer on Chemistry and Materia Medica in tiie same institu-
tion, and, later still, Professor of Physiology in a medical college of
Ohio.
Andrew Oliver,* with whuin this notice is chiefly concerned, wa«
the fifth of the same family name in regular succession to receive
collegiate honor at Harvard. Having graduated in 1842, he studied
law with liufue Choate, and in due time was admitted to the bar.
A few years' practice convinced him that the profession was not cx>n-
genial to his tastes and inclinations, as it was not compatible with
his higher ambitions and aims in life ; wliereu|>on he abandoned it
and r'ntercd upon a course of tlieological study and training under
the direction of Kev. Dr. Pynchon, eometime President of Trinity
College, Hartford, Connecticut. His first settlement was at Pulaski,
New York, after which he served awhile as missionary at Dexter
and rector at Brown ville in the same State. In 1*^5^5 he assumed
the pastorate of Immanuel Church, Bellows Falls, Vermont, where
he remained until his recognized scholarship and critical knowledge
of ancient oriental languages and literature opened his way to ^
more important sphere of usefulness and influence. In 18G4 he was
elected to the Professorship of Greek and Hebrew at St. Stephen's
College, Annandale, New Jersey. His success at that institutioo
and his growing fame as a scholar, teacher and preacher won for him
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in 1873 an appointment to the chair of Biblical Learning in the
General Theological Seminary; a position whose duties he dis-
charged with signal ability for more than twenty-four years, or until
a few days before his decease. In connection with his labors at the
Seminary, Dr. Oliver was pre-eminently useful as Superintendent
of the Society for Promoting Religion and Learning, under the
auspices of the denomination to which he belonged, an office to
which he was chosen in 1878.
The Dean of the Seminary, in his report to the Trustees for the
academic year 1897—98, bears unqualified testimony to his high
character, his superior talents and his great effectiveness as an
expositor of Scripture teaching; to his unswerving loyalty to his
own deep convictions, accompanied by a singular modesty in urging
them upon others and a genuine courtesy towards those who, in
sincerity and good faith, held opinions differing from his own. He
was regarded by his compeers and those who knew him best as a
master in his own denominational Israel, and an exemplar of con-
scientious fidelity to duty and of holy living in aU mortal and
immortal relations and concerns.
In 1861 Dr. Oliver published a translation of the book of Psalms
from the Syriac, a language in which he was weU versed, as he was
in other far-away oriental tongues. In 1868 he received the honor-
ary degree of D.D. from Hobart Free College, Geneva, New York,
and in 1885 the same degree from the Seminary he served so long and
so well. He was elected a corresponding member of the N. E.
Historic Genealogical Society in 1887. He died in the city of New
York, Oct. 17, 1897.
By the Rbv. William S. Hetwood.
1898.
Addison Child was born in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, January
30, 1821. He was the son of Captain Amasa and Cynthia (Free-
man) Child, and was descended from Benjamin Child who died in
Roxbury in 1G78. Ephraim Child came from England in 1630, and
it is highly probable that Benjamin was his nephew and came with
him. The line of descent is as follows : — Benjamin* ; Joshua*, bom
Roxbury 1658, baptized by John Eliot, the apostle to the Indians;
Isaac,' born 1688; Isaac, Jr.,* born in Brookline, 1722; Abijah,'
born in Brookline, 1748; Capt. Amasa,* born 1784, captain in the
war of 1812.
At about the age of eighteen years Addison Child went to Balti-
more and entered the office of his uncle, William Child, an old-time
merchant of that city. In 1845 he came to Boston and engaged in
the wholesale coal business, and in 1854 became a member of the
firm of Lewis, Audenried & Co., the pioneer miners and shippers of
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anthracite coal in this countrj. On the dissolution of the firm, he
went into the Adirondack region of New York, where he owned a
large track of forest land, for the purpose of opening it up to
setders, and there founded the town of Childwold, which has become
a flourishing and prosperous community. Here he remuned the
most of the time for the last twenty years of his life, assisting in the
progress of the town. He was a prominent member of the Somerset
Club in Boston, and a member of the Temple Club. He wu
elected to the New-England Historic Genealogical Society in 1851,
and became a life member in 1870. He married Abbie Cunning-
ham Child, daughter of Joshua Child. She died in 1874. Addisra
Child died at Childwold, January 23, 1898, leaving no children.
By Thbodorb C. Portbb, Esq.
Henry Davenport, of Boston, a resident member of this Society,
elected February 15th, 1850, and a life member since 1873, was
born in Boston, November 18th, 1811, and died in New YoiiL,
January 24^ 1898. He was descended from Thomas Davenport, of
Dorchester (1640), and was the son of Elijah and Susan (Ward)
Davenport, whose genealogies are recorded respectively in the pub-
lished volumes of the Davenport family and Ward family. At the
breaking out of the war of 1812 his family removed to Hallowell,
Maine, and the first five years of Mr. Davenport's life were spent
there. At six years of age, returning to Boston, he entered the
Hawkins Street School, and afterwards attended in succession the
Adams Sdiool and the Fort Ilill School, and entered tlie Boston
Latin School in 1821. In 1824 he entered the High School and
was ^nuluated in 1827, receiving the Franklin Medal. In 1833
he went to Baltimore, and became, in 1834, a member of the
firm of Dinsmore & Kyle, commission merchants; he sold out in
1836 and returned to Boston. In 1839 he entered the counting-
room of the York Manufacturing Company, and remained there
until 1854, when he became connected with the Pacific Mills and
remained with that corporation until his retirement from business,
January 1, 1891.
Mr. Davenport spent many years in genealogical study, furnishing
much material in the compilation of the genealogies of the Daven-
port and Ward families ; he was an antiquary and coin collector, at
one time possessing one of the finest coin collections in New England,
and was for many years Vice-President of the Boston Numismatic
Society ; he was appointed by President Lincoln, during his ad-
ministration, one of the committee of examination of coinage at the
U. S. Mint at Philadelphia. He was a life member of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society and of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, and an annual member of the Archajological Society.
He was a member of the Itoxbury Common Council for two years.
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a member of the Primary School Committee of Boston for three
years, and Clerk of the Old South Society of Boston for eleven
years. As an administrator and trustee of estates he was peculiarly
fitted. In the care and administration of over thirteen estates his
honesty and integrity were never questioned, and his diligent, con-
servative and painstaking care of numerous trusts was productive
of most gratifying results.
In his retirement from the Pacific Mills after thirty-seven years of
service, Mr. Henry Saltonstall, the late treasurer, said: "It is
impossible to state too strongly my sense of the value to the com-
pany and to myself of the absolute uprightness and integrity of Mr.
Davenport ; hundreds of thousands of dollars have been entrusted to
his care and have been diligently guarded against any kind of loss."
He married June 14, 1843, Caroline Howe, daughter of Jacob
Howe of Boston. They had six children, three of whom survive him.
By George II. Davbnpokt, Esq.
Frederic Lord Richardson, a resident member, elected June
2, 1880, died at Boston, January 29, 1898. He was born in Bath,
Maine, November 7, 1821, and was the son of William and Harriet
(Leland) Richardson.
The family name is one long known in Massachusetts, as the first
immigrant, Ezekiel, came over with Governor Winthrop in 1630.
Two brothers, Samuel and Thomas, followed about 1635. From
the younger of these Mr. Richardson derived his descent. Woburn
was the early place of business of the brothers, but the home of the
immediate ancestors of the subject of this sketch was in Leominster.
Upon the female side he was the great grandson of Richard King of
Scarborough, Maine, whose daughter, Dorcas, married Joseph
Leland of Saco. She was a woman of great independence and force
of character, as might be expected from one who was the sister of
Rufus King, first senator to the United States Congress from the
State of New York, appointed by Washington in 1796 Minister to
Great Britain, and subsequently to the same high position by John
Quincy Adams. She was also the sister of William King, the first
governor of the State of Maine, who was likewise an able man, of
great strength of will. Thus on both sides Mr. Richardson had a
good New-England ancestry of God-fearing men and women, who
served well their day and generation. His early education was re-
ceived at Bath and in Gorham Academy. He first established him-
self in business at New York, but upon the death of his partner, re-
turned to Boston.
When the Hill Manufacturing Company, of Lewiston, Maine, was
incorporated, he was chosen as treasurer, and held this office con-
tinuously for forty-five years, until his death. To this position he
brought an excellent business capacity, sound judgment and an
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integrity which was never questioned. His management was followed
by (leservetl suecesa. Ae a citizen Mr. Richardson was always faith-
ful to his obligiitiona, bnt never sought nor held public office. His
interest in New England anrt lioston was manifested by hid member-
ship in this» as well as in the Bostonian, Society. Of his priiate
life it is necdlesa to a|>eak ; for here» as in all the relations of life, he
was fitithfitjl, ami in \m home and family, withtlie society of intimate
friends Ire found his happiness. An upright man, a good citizen, a
kind and indulgent father, a firm friend, his loss will long be felt
and his memory cherished by all who enjoyed his acquaintance or
friendship,
Mr* Kieliavdson was married in 1849 to Mary, only child of
Homer Bartlctt of Lowell and Boston, and left a^ surviving issue
three sons.
By HoHEE Babtlett Richa^bdaon, A.B.
Francis Veegnies Balch, A.B., LL.B., was bom in Boston^
Febrnary 3d, 1831). He was baptized "" Francis/* and took the
name of '* V^ergnies " on coming of age.
He was the direct deseendaut in the eighth generation of John
Balch J probably of Horton, Somersetshire, England, who with
Roger Conant, Jobo Woodberry and Peter Palfrey, settled Naum-
keag (now ineludod in the town of Beverly) in 1626, the four raea
being known as " The Old Planters.'* The line is traced as follows:
John' by liis wife Marjory had Benjamin,' who hy his wife Sarah
Gardner bad Freeborn/ who by his wife Ehzabetli [Skipperway]
Fairfield had William,* who by bis wife Rebecca [Woodbury] Stone
had Nathaniel,* who by his wife Joanna [Baily] Day had John/
who by his wife Eunice [Moses] Bartlett had Joseph/ who by
his second wife Anne Lathrop [Niles] Noyes had Francis Verg-
nics Bahdi,* his eleventh and youngest child. On his mother's
side ]Mr* Baleb was the direct descendant in the eigrhth i^eneration of
Nicholas Noyes who settled at Newbury in 1635. The line of de-
scent was Nicholas', John/ Daniel/ Daniel,* Samuel,* who by his
wife Rebecca [Wigglesworth] Wheeler had Nathan,* who by his
wife Sarah [Lathrop] Niles had Anne Latlirop Noyes who married
Jo8e[>b Bnlcb in 1827,
Joseph Bnleh was the President of the Merchants Insurance Com-
pany. He died in 1849, his youngest child Francis being then only
ten years old. Francis, accordingly, grew up at home with hi? own
sister, Eiiniee Anne, and his own brother, John. His half brother,
Josefvh AV. Balch, afterwfird President of the Boylston Mutual
Insurance Company, with whom his relations were affectionale, was
twenty years older than himself. He studied for college under his
uncle (by marriage) Stephen M* Weld and entered Harvard in
1855 at the age of sixteen* During the four years of his college
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life he worked hard and each year led his class — by a large margin
it 18 said. When he graduated in 1859, twenty years old, he was
both valedictorian and class orator — a conspicuous double honor from
which he shrank. The classics, together with a few modern favor-
ites, were sources of great and life-long pleasure to him. Hand in
hand with these tastes went an instinct for nature which led to the
loving study of New-England field botany.
Mr. Balch entered the Harvard Law School in 1859, and eigh-
teen months later graduated and was admitted to the bar. At this
time he became a partner of Francis Winthrop Palfrey and came
into professional relations with George S. Hillard. In 1862, while
really an invalid, he enlisted as a private in the Twentieth Mass.
Vol. Reg., of which his partner, Mr. Palfrey, was Lieutenant-
Colonel. In a few months he was broken down by the hardships of
the Peninsular campaign, and was barely nursed back to life from
the ensuing fever. From the effects of this experience it is doubtful
if he ever entirely recovered. In 1864 he became clerk of the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and was for two years
private secretary of Charles Sumner, and then his general executor
and one of the literary executors. Sumner was one of his treasured
memories. At this time he published a few small pamphlets on
International Law and a new edition of " Blackwell on Tax Titles/'
adding considerable new matter. He made the original suggestion
for the first Civil Service Reform Bill, drawing it in almost the pre-
cise form in which it was finally adopted. For a short time Mr.
Balch was again in partnership with Mr. Palfrey, but in 1867 was
admitted to the law office of William Minot where he remained for
many years.
In 1868 he married his own cousin, Ellen Maria, daughter of Dr.
Francis Vergnies and Elizabeth [Porter] Noyes, by whom he had
seven daughters (two of whom died in childhood) and one son.
Their married life was very beautiful. Mrs. Balch's death at Co-
hasset in 1884 was a loss always vividly present to Mr, Balch,
though far from embittering or narrowing his life.
Professionally, success came slowly at first and there was time for
the wide and scholarly reading which backed Mr. Balch in his un-
usual grasp of Conveyancing and Trust Law. On Mr. Minot's
death in 1873 he opened an office for himself at 39 Court Street, con-
tinuing cordial relations with William Minot 2d, as also with
William Minot 3d, the present representative of the name. In 1881
he admitted Charles S. Rackemann and in 1887 Felix liackemann to
the firm of Balch and Rackemann. The office was in 1889 removed
to 23 Court Street.
Mr. Balch died quite suddenly on February 4th, 1898, of pneu-
monia with complications. For years his strength of spirit had been
out of all proportion to his frailty of body.
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N. E. HISTORIC OENEALOaiCAL SDCIETT.
Of hie pergonal character this ia not the place to speak. An idea
of it miglit be had from the feeling of devotion — almost worship — he
inspired in all who knew him ; sometimes in those who knew him
onh' sligljtly. He was a man of many and beautiful friendships,
ITis great service was the demonstration tliat siiccesa in the world of
competition is consistent with perfect gentleness, eoui-tesy, charity,
and the Hteral and every day a])plication of the (Jroklen Rule. Ills
fitting eukigy waa from the mouths of his associates of the bar, met
to honor hiiu after deiith. His litting memorial ia the good he did,
which still lives after him.
By FRANCia Notes Balch.
Gkoror Plumer Smith %va8 bom in West Newton (then Robbs-
town), Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Mny 22 » 1815. He
was the son of James Smith and Polly (Plumer) vSniith, tiames
Smith, a native of County Tyrone, Ireland, came to this country at
twelve years of age, landing in Philadelphia. The family crossed
the mountains early in the century and settled near West Newton.
In the war of 1812 James Smith served in a troop of cavalry under
Gen. Harrison and took part in the defence of Fort Meigs in 1813,
Through his mother (ieorge Plumer Smith traced his descent
from a line of illustrious ancestors settled in England before the
contpjcst. The Plumers came to this country at an early day.
Francis Plumer, an ancestor of George Plumer Smith, was one of
the original grantees of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Jonathan
Plumer, Mr. Smith's great-grandfather, removed from Msissar
chusetts to Pennsylvania in 17»50, and was Commissary General lo
Grencral Braddock in 1755, He also served in the annv of General
Forbes which in November, 1758, took possession of Fort Duquetne.
His son, George Phimer, grandfather of Mr, Smith, was bom De-
cejnber 5, 1761. He waa a representative in Congress firom
Pennsylvania from 1821 to 1827.
In 1830 George Plumer Smith went to Pittsburg and found enor
ploymeot in a large dry gootle house. Some years later he entered
into partncrslii]) with Wade Flampton and William Ebbs in the
wholesale dry goods business, which proved highly successfiiK In
1851 he made an extended tour in Europe and the East. Soon after
his return he retired from business with au ample fortune. When
the civil war broke out, the (Quartermaster's Department found the
supply of woolen army clotli for the equipment of the 400,000 men
called into the field after the battle of Bull Run, had not been
delivered by the contractors, and on the urgent suggestion of
General McLellan it was decided to send an agent to Europe to
make the necessary purchases. Mr* Smith was designated for thia
mission by President Lincoln, and he sailed for Europe October 16,
1861. The uncertainty of the political situation in the United Statai
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at that time caused our European creditors much uneasiness, and
required great skill on the part of Mr. Smith in conducting his
negotiations. He was, however, entirely successful, and on his re-
turn refused to accept any compensation from the Government.
After this he spent some years in New York and in Franklin,
Pennsylvania, where he owned valuable oil lands. In 1876 he re-
moved to Philadelphia, which then became his permanent home.
He was a charter member of the Union League, and a member of
the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and of the Cobden Club
in London. He was deeply interested in the study of history and
genealogy, and was a member of the Historical Society of Pennsyl-
vania, of the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society and
of the Historical Society of Wisconsin. He became a life member
of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society in 1881, and in
his will bequeathed to that Society the sum of ten thousand dollars.
After providing liberally for many relatives and personal friends, he
devoted the bulk of his large estate to asylums and hospitals, making
the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia his residuary legatee.
Mr. Smith was a man of striking presence, one to be noticed
among a thousand. He was tall, well proportioned, with an in-
tellectual countenance, full of expression and character. In con-
versation, possessed of a courtly manner, he was deeply interesting.
He had travelled widely, had met many notable men, had studied
much and to advantage, and he overflowed with knowledge, which
he imparted in a fascinating manner. He never married. He died
in Philadelphia, February 13, 1898.
A fuller roemoir of Mr. Smith will appear in an oarlj number of the REOiSTEa.
John Thomas Scharf, A.M., LL.D., was born in Baltimore,
Maryland, May 1, 1843, and died at 88 Manhattan Avenue, New
York City, Feb. 28, 1898. His death was caused by paralysis of
the heart. He was the second son of Thomas G. Scharf, a grain
merchant of Baltimore. His education was obtained at St. Peter's
Roman Catholic Parochial School, and Calvert Hall, Baltimore,
and Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmittsburg, Maryland.
After leaving school, he entered his father's employment, but soon
enlisted in the First Maryland Artillery of the Confederate Army.
When he enlisted, June 1, 1861, he was still under age. He
served in the Confederate Army for two years, being thrice wounded,
at Cedar Run, Second Manassas and Chancellors ville. The last
of these wounds was so serious that he was sent to a hospital in
Richmond. He was then appointed a midshipman in the Confed-
erate Navy as a reward for his gallant conduct in the battle of Cedar
Run. He served on a number of vessels, among them the steamer
Sampson, with which he remained at Savannah until the city was
evacuated by General Beauregard, when the vessel was ordered up
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H. E. HX9TORIC GEKXJXOGICAI. TOCIETT-
a great itore of local hifltorieal matter, wkkk be effed 1
Ikhed in 1854, as the firtt volume of "The HielofT of
Woodbuiy.'^ It waa one of tlie poooeefs of tlie noir
town histories, and a model in iu waj. Two adifitiooal
hare been iseued since that time compraiiig more reo
was until his death constantly occupied io genealogical aad
work, having been a corresponding member of the New-EngkiJ
Historic Genealogical Socie^ since 1847, a member and vioe
dent of the Connecticut Historical Society and a
member of other state hiatorical societies.
In his chosen profession, Mr. Cothren was for thirty years actin)^
engaged in the trial of causes in court, and was employed in
of the most important trials in the State. He was often m ^
Supreme Court of Errors, and hi^ briefj» and arguments men e»
hfiustive of the law on his side of the action, and no attorney
to presume that he would overlook any point. He was ai
the Supreme Court of the United States in 1865, and
practice before it. In the trials of fact before the Superior
and Courts of Common Pleas, he had a rare faculty of preseating
Us own side, and of extracting admidsions by eros^-examination from
the opposing side, and in impressing the jury favorably. His mifl
ner was pleasing and liIs presence striking. He never indulged ii
oratorical flights, but talked plainly and to the point. His oppo-
nents were liable to feel his Bareasm, and that perhaps was his grei^
est fault, — he was too bitter and relentless towards his foes
He was an active politician and held during his long life nmiT
public offices, representing his town in the General Assembly td
the district in the Senate, He was one of the earliest memben d
the Republican party, and was justly proud of its success in the
cause of human freedom. In the Civil War of 18G1, he gaveuf
his whole time and means to patriotic work, and while physictDf
unable to take to the field in person he did the noblest kind of home
service, for which be was amply rewarded by the honored
Ancient Woodbury held at the front. At the close of tlie
became very active in obtaining pensions for the disabled vi
and those depending on them, seldom receiving any remune;
therefor. His great knowledge of history and lus faculty for reU^
ing such matters, and his overflowing humor, caused him to he io
great demand as a Bpcaker on the occasion of any public cdebraticm
in hia vicinity, and hia orations on those occasions were almost
always supplemented by an appropriate humorous poem. He wil
a rapid and prolific writer, contributing frequently to periodicJ*
both in prose and in verse. He published several pamphlets of i
local nature besides the great work of his life, the three volunWi
of his town's history, which have long been out of print anJ trt
not easily obtained. While in debate he was sarcastic and affen-
of home
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Franklin Stiles Phelps, a life member since 1877, died in
Lynn, Massachusetts, after a long illness, March 5, 1898, aged
eixty-jpour years. He was bom at Fort Covington, Franklin County,
New York, September 15, 1833. His father was James Phelps,
who was born at Alstead, New Hampshire, August 28, 1794, and
his mother was Kebecca (Willard) Phelps, bom at Fitchburg,
Massachusetts, February 28, 1795. His father dying in August,
1838, before the son was five years old, the son came east with his
mother and resided in Stoddard, New Hampshire, until 1852, when
he came to Boston an entire stranger and engaged in business,
mainly the insurance business, in which he became a junior partner
in the firm of Oliver Brewster, doing business on State Street. At
the death of Oliver Brewster he succeeded to the business, under
the firm name of F. S. Phelps & Co. In 1867 he purchased the
estate numbered 768 Boston Street, Lynn, near East Saugus, and
resided there until his death. He was educated principally at Tubbs
Union Academy, Washington, New Hampshire, was fond of art
and literature, and was all his life a great student, collecting a
library of two thousand volumes, and occasional newspaper articles
were his only literary efforts. He held the office of notary public
and was a member of Joseph Warren Lodge of Free Masons, Bos-
ton.
Mr. Phelps married October 14, 1863, Mary Elizabeth Richard-
son, daughter of Samuel Richardson of Boston. His wife's death
occurred about eight weeks before his own. Their children were
James Franklin, bom at Boston, December 10, 1864, now a resi-
dent of Lynn ; John Samuel, bom at Stoddard, New Hampshire,
August 26, 1866, a physician at 89 Charles Street, Boston; and
Willard Schetky, born at Lynn, December 28, 1868, died February
5, 1874.
By William R. Cutter, Esq.
William Cothren, A.M., was bora in Farmington, Maine, No-
vember 28, 1819, of Scotch ancestry, the name being originally Coch-
rane. He was the son of William and Hannah (Cooper) Cothren.
Graduating at Bowdoin College in 1843, he began his law studies at
his home, but the next year removed to Woodbury, Connecticut, ,
where he continued his studies under Judge Charles B. Phelps, and
was admitted to practice in the courts of Connecticut in 1845. He
soon gained a lucrative business and held and maintained a high
rank among the distinguished attorneys of the Litchfield County
Bar for more than fifty years. Always active, energetic and studi-
ous, the law did not occupy his whole time, and the incidents of the
early history of his adopted town and those adjoining presented a
rich field for his mind and labor, and in ten years he had gathered
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a great store of local liistorical matter, which he edited *and pub-
lished in 1854j as the first volume of "The History of Ancient
Woodbiiry." It was one of the pioneers of the now innumerable
town histories, and a model in its way. Two additional volume!
have been issued since tliat time comprising more recent events. He
was until his death constantly occupied in genealogical and historical
work, having been a corresponding member of the New-England
Historic Genealogical Society since 1847, a member and vice presi-
dent of the Connecticut Historical Society and a corresponding
meml>er of other state hiatorieal societies.
In his chosen profeseion, Mr. Cotliren was for thirty years actively
engaged in the trial of causes in court, and was employed in many
of the most important trials in the State, He w\as often in the
Supreme Couil of Errors, and Ids briefs and arguments were ex-
haustive of the law on his side of the action, and no attorney dared
to presume that he would overlook any point. He was admitted to
the Supreme Court of the United States in 1865, and had some
practice before it* In the trials of fact before the Superior Court,
and Courts of Common Pleas, he had a rare faculty of presenting
his own side, and of extracting admissions by cross-examination from
the opposing side, and in impreesing the jury favorably. His manr
ner was pleasing and his presence striking. He never indulged in
oratorical flights, but talked plainly and to the point. His oppo-
nents were lialslc to feel his sarcasm, and tliat perhaps was his great-
est fault, ^ — he was too bitter and relentless towards his foes.
He was an active pohtician and held during his long life mftoj
public offices, representing his town in the General Assembly and
the district in the Senate, He was one of the earliest members of
the Kepublican party^ and was justly proud of its success in the
cause of human freedom. In the Civil War of 1861, he gave up
his whole time and means to jjatriotic workj and while physiodly
unable to take to the field in person he did the noblest kind of home
sendee, for which he was amply rewarded by the honored place
Ancient Woodbury held at the front. At the close of the war be
became very active in obtaining pensions for the disabled vcterana
and those depending on them, seldom receiving any remuneradoo
therefor. His great knowledge of history and his faculty for relat
ing such matters, and his overflowing humor, caused him to be is
great demand as a speaker on the occasion of any public celebratioa
in his vicinity, and his orations on those occasions were almoet
always supplemented by an appropriate humorous poem. He wi«
a rapid and prolific writer, contributing frequently to periodical
both in prose and in verse. He published several pamphlets of a
local nature besides the great w^ork of his life, the three volumes
of his town*s history, which have long been out of print and Are
not easily obtained, While in debate he was sarcaatic and offcn-
MEMOIBS. kxY
sive, his writings are singularly free from all invective or unpleasant
allusions to persons, and he excelled in newspaper obituaries.
He had a beautiful home, situated on the broad main street of the
town, and surrounded by shade and ornamental trees, with the
grounds skilfully laid out. Here he and his wife, Mary J. Steele,
lived many happy years, having only one child, a daughter who
with the mother and wife were called home years ago, and the patri-
arch, infirm from rheumatic troubles, lived among his treasured
books and papers, still a student, young in heart and clear in mind,
tenderly cared for by stranger hands till March 11, 1898, when he
joined the loved wife and child.
Rev. Solon Wanton Bush, D.D., a member of this society
since 1860, was bom in Newport, Rhode Island, February 11, 1819,
and died in Boston, March 19, 1898. He was a son of Thomas
and Mary (Borden) Bush, and was a direct descendant of Gov-
ernor Wanton Clark, who was first elected governor of Rhode Island
in 1676. Mr. Bush was educated in the Newport schools, and
entered into commercial life, but as that was distasteful to him, he
made up his mind to prepare for the Unitarian ministry. He there-
fore resumed his studies, fitted for college, and was admitted to
Brown University in 1841, graduating in the class of 1845. He
then entered the Harvard Divinity School, from which he was grad-
uated in 1848.
His first settlement was over the Unitarian Society of Burling-
ton, Vermont. In June, 1849, he married Theoda Davis Foster.
He remained in Burlington for five years, at the end of which time
he accepted a call to the pastorate of the Unitarian Church of Brat-
tleboro', Vermont, which trust he filled for three years. In 1857
he went to Medfield, Massachusetts, as pastor of the First Church,
remaining there till 1864. In 1863 he assumed the editorial charge
of the Christian Register^ occupying the position of editor-in-
chief till 1872, at which time he retired from active work on the
paper ; though he was a member of its editorial board, and influ-
enced its policy till the time of his death. In 1873 he again
resumed ministerial duties by accepting the pastorate of the Uni-
tarian Church at Needham, Massachusetts, over which society he
presided till 1888, giving up his duties at that time on account
of failing health. After resigning his parish, he occupied his time
in traveling and in literary work, for which latter he was especially
fitted. He was fond of history, and for a succession of winters
gave a course of lectures on American History, and American
Statesmen, before the Young Men's Christian Union.
His editorial work was a pleasure, and was a natural sequence
of his early training. In addition to his connection with the Regis--
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N. E. HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
<er, lie served, at difterent times, aa correspondent to yarious n€
;ie rcffular correspondent of the London Daily
He
papers* rle was
News duriniT the
the
4onaon Uau
Wivr of the Kebellion ; and was well known to
tlie readers of the IKo/^ia??*« Journal and also to those of the LoU'
lion Evqutrer. Hi« joiirnHlbtic iiistinet wae f^o well reeognized
that he wa^j often called upon to report the doings of early Unitarian
conferences. In apeakiii^ of hie connection with the London JVeto^^
Dr. E. E. Hale &aid of liiiu : "' When the great crisis of this civil
war of onrs came on, and when the London TJaily JVeicx — the
principal agency by wliich Iihenili!*m and freedom expressed tliem-
eelves day by day to London and the people of England — when the
London Meufs wanted their regular correspondent in this country*
this country niinister (Mr. Bush) was the oiun who did that work
better for them than any senator of the United States, than any
member of the House of Representatives, thim any one of the
journalist-s who are the sophists of our modern civilization."
At a memorial service held at the American Unitarian Aedocia-
tion building, a life long friend said, in speaking of his influence as
editor of the Jii(ftJ<ter^ ** He made tlie paper a mom natural paper
than it was : he made it show, what so few religious papers do show,
what the ivord ' religion * is and what it means ; that it is better for
the people of the day to etudy the history of to-duy than to discover
what were the relations of the Greek Church and the Kouian Cliurell
in the eleventh century/'
Mr, Bush's pastoral relations might be described as of "^ the good
old fashioned kind/* He was interested in all things perti»ining to
his parishoners* welfare ; he was a trusty counselor, and was always
ready to hold out a helping hand to the needy and afiiictetl or give
a word of eucou rage men t to the struggling. All his life he waa
interested in Unitarian isui and Unitiirian work. His early train-
ing was under the ministry of Dr. Channing, and he wils in close
contact with such Unitarian leaders as Gannett, Dewey, Parker and
tlieir comrades* During the last two years of his life he occupied
his leisure moments in writing his reminiscences of these and otjjer
leaders, and his last address in public was before the Boston Minis-
terial Association, at which meeting lie read from tliose memoir**
He dietl suddenly, March 19, 181)8. He had been somewhat feeble
in body for some moutlis, but his mind was clear and active to the
last. The very morning of his death he wrote a sentiment for a
birthday calendar which was to be presented to friend about Ids own
age. It ehowe*! his Christian faith and was well fitted to Ins own
life. It was : " Old age is lovely as seen in a life of more than
four score years brightened by a Christ tiiitli and rich in peace and
joj-'*
By John Stamdwh FoftTaa Bush, M.D.
MEMOIRS. Ixxvii
Roland Worthington, son of Jonathan and Fannie (Smith)
Worthington, was bom 22 Sept., 1817, in the portion of Spring-
field, Massachusetts, which was later incorporated as Agawam.
His father, born there 29 Sept., 1779, was a sturdy, intelligent
farmer, who took lively interest in the town's affairs and filled sev-
eral town offices; his mother was born at Groton, Connecticut,
August, 1784.
Roland graduated from the district school of his native town into
the sterner school of work at the age of twelve, supporting and edu-
cating himself for the next eight years. In March, 1837, he found
employment in the counting-room of the Boston Daily Advertiser^
then under the editorship of Nathan Hale. Close application to
business seriously impaired his health; and, in 1843, a journey up
the Mediterranean gave him, by actual observation, an enlarged
knowledge of Europe, and a supplemental winter passed in the
South furnished a practical insight into the political and social con-
ditions, which was of much value to him, as the great questions
raised by the Civil War wert developed. In June, 1845, he took
charge of the Daily Evening Traveller^ which was launched Ist
April, 1845, projected as a strictly orthodox paper by its originators
and first editors, Rev. George Punchard and Dea. Ferdinand An-
drews ; from that time until 1 May, 1890, its history and his own
were " one and inseparable." Later the State Register was incor-
porated with the paper, and subsequently the AtlaSy Daily Bee
and the Chronicle were merged into it, a consummation by the
then (1857) editor, which was, however, deemed Quixotic by the
proprietor, as it soon after proved. The finances, often so limited
as to be insufficient for the payment of the employes on Saturday,
were divided among them, and he walked to his home in Roxbury be-
cause of the lack of the price for omnibus fare.
All of the Boston dailies, in the early days, save the Mail and
Timesy were six-penny sheets, and newsboys were not permitted to
cry any of them for sale on the streets ; they were sold " by subscrip-
tion only." In 1848 Daniel Webster arranged a meeting at Marsh-
field, on the political issues of the hour. Gen. Zachary Taylor had
been nominated for the Presidency. Mr. Worthington engaged Dr.
James W. Stone, an expert stenographer of that time, to report Mr.
Webster's address, in which the " Great Expounder " described Tay-
lor's nomination as one " not fit to be made" ; he drove the doctor to
the scene, and, with his notes, back to Boston, distancing all other
papers. The " Traveller extra " of the next morning had an im-
mense sale, the newsboys crying lustily through the day. The re-
port w^s sent to the AT. Y, Herald and later formed the basis for
the formation of the '* Press Association." The news of the French
Revolution of 1848 was telegraphed from New York, the first sent
over the wires from that city, published in Boston. Its importance
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N. E* mSTOmO OENEALOOICAL 90CIETT.
strangely escaped observation in the offices of the other papers, but
the press facilitiee of the Traveller were exerted to their utmost,
and the newsboyB' cry of "Traveller Extra. — Revohition in France.
— Fall of Louia Philippe/* resounded upon every tlioro ugh fare ; —
the day of newspapers "' by subscription only *' was ended.
Mr. Worthiogtou was one of the earliest of the " Free S oilers ** of
Maeeachuisette, and joioed the Republican party at its organization,
continuing through life steadfast to its principles* In 1859 he rep-
resented Hoxbury in the Legislature. In 1860 his paper was fiik
to suggest the name of the man who became the great War Gover-
nor of Massachusetts » and in 1869 its entire influence was exerted
to expose and overthrow the corruptinn which existed in the Boi^too
Police Department and which sought entrenchment through its can-
didate for the mayoralty. The triumphant re-election of Dr, Natli-
anici B. ShurtlefF was the result, and the reorganizing of the muni-
cipal affairs of the city was iuimediatcly begun.
By Ids service upon the etafi' of Gov. WJIltam Claflin, 1869-72,
Mr. Worthington acquired the rank and title of coloneL In 1873
and '74 he served in the Boston Board of Aldermen. When in
1879 the political status of the Commonwealth wns so seriously
threatened, he brought forward tlie name of John D. Long, and,
although strenuously opposed by the other Kcpublican dailies of
Boston, he waa nominated and elected. Again in 1883 againtft
every other Republican paper in Boston, George D. Robinson was
advocated as the man for tiie occasion, and the result need not be
stated here. In the broad field of national affairs Mr. Worthington
was zealous and watchfuU his position always firui and uncompro-
mising, his approval of that deemed just and right waa unstinted,
and his condemnation of wrong or injustice was not withheld. His
nomination as Collector of the Port of Boston in 1882 was without
his solicitation, and his service of four years in the position was
faithfully performed, although the Traveller was always under his
watchful control. While he did very little writing for its e^lunms,
all editorials were required to have the endorsement of "R. W," by
his hand upon the proof, before publication* His benefactions were
countless, but generally unknown, save to the recipient ; the de-
serving poor or distressed were always patiently heard, and their
appeal was never made in vain. Many who subsequently gained
eminence and w^ealth obtained their start in life in hia employ, and
owe their success in great degree to the teachings and encourage-
ments from him received. He was a regular attendant with the
"First Religious Society " of Roxbury, — a resident jnember of the
N. E. Hist. Gencal. Soc. since 1882 ; a member of tlie Mass. Hur^
ticultural Soc, and one of the oldest members of the Massachusetts
Club* Love for home and family precluded desire for secret asso-
ciations, fraternal or otherwise. He married Abbie Bartlett AdacaSi
MEMoms. Ixxix
26 April, 1854, and four children were bom to him — a son who de-
ceased at the age of two years, another who bears the father's name,
and two daughters who, with their mother, surrounded him when,
on the 20th March, 1898, at the age of more than four score years,
his mortal life ended.
By I. Gilbert Bobbins.
Col. Wheelock Graves Veazey, LL. D., a resident member
since 1892, was bom in Brentwood, Rockingham County, New
Hampshire, Dec. 5, 1835, and died in Washington, D. C, March
22, 1898. He was a son of Jonathan and Anne (Stevens) Veazey,
and was the youngest of ten children. His grandfather, Jonathan
Veazey, and his great grandfather, Benjamin Veazey, were citizens
of Brentwood. He was fitted for college at Phillips Exeter Acad-
emy, was graduated at Dartmouth College in the class of 1859, and
at the Albany Law School in 1860. He continued his law studies
for some months, under the Hon. Gilman Marston, at Exeter, and
opened a law office at Springfield, Windsor Co., Vermont, in De-
cember, 1860.
In May, 1861, soon after the outbreak of the war, he enlisted in
Company A of the Third Vt. Regiment and was elected captain of
the company, and in August was promoted to the rank of major,
and a little later was made lieutenant-colonel. In October, 1862,
he was appointed Colonel of the Sixteenth Vermont Regiment,
which he commanded till it was mustered out in August, 1863.
Col. Veazey took part in the seven days battle before Richmond,
under McClellan, and at one time was on the staff of Gen. W. F.
(Baldy) Smith. At the Battle of Gettysburg, his regiment formed
a part of the third division of the First Army Corps, under General
Doubleday, and rendered signal service in the flank attack upon
Pickett's division, and in the celebrated repulse of the same on the
third day of the battle. His efficient service in that battle won for
him a Congressional medal.
On his return to Vermont, at the close of 1863, though his health
was much impaired. Col. Veazey resumed the practice of law at
Rutland. He was reporter of the decisions of the Supreme Court
from 1864 to 1872, publishing nine volumes ; State Senator, 1872-
3 ; Registrar in Bankruptcy from 1873 until the repeal of the law ;
Commissioner for revising the laws of the State in 1880, and Judge
of the Supreme Court of Vermont 1879 to 1889, when he resigned
to accept a position on the Interstate Commerce Commission, serv-
ing until 1897, when his health failed. He was a delegate-at-large
to the Republican National Convention in 1876. He was trustee of
Dartmouth College from 1880 to 1892, and was given the degree of
LL.D. by his Alma Mater in 1887. Col. Veazey took great in-
terest in the Grand Army of the Republic, being Commander of the
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K. E. HISTOBIC OEfEALOOICAL SOCIETT,
Roberts Po6t» ButlaDcI, wkeo &rst organized ; Caminaiider of Ihe
department of Vermont for three yean and Jodge Advocate G€
eral, 18^7-8. In 1890, at the National Encampment in ~
he W3L8 elected Commander-in-cbief of the Grand Army of the Be-
public. He delivered many public addreedes on military and literary
occasions.
Col. Veazey had great versatility and put hifl beet cfforta into
everything he undertook. He was honesty sincere, of i»terlmg char-
acter, a brave eoklier, an able lawyer, a learned and upright judge.
As a lawyer he will be remember^ as the defender of Phair in the
eight trials on the indictment for murder. On the 23d of June^
18(31, be wag married to Julia A. Beard, daughter of the Hon*
Albin and Julia A. (Young) Beard of Nashua, New Hampshire,
She survives him, witb two children, Anne Gettysburg (Mrs. Clif-
ford S, Walton), «nd Albin B. Veazey, The funeral took place in
Waflhington and the interment in the National Cemeterv^ at Arling-
ton.
Bjr BATtit H. BftOWN, A.B.
WiLLUM Smith Hills, LL.B., was bom at Silver Creek, Floyd
County, Georgia, Nov. 4, 1837. He was tlie eon of Dennis and
Eliza Ann (HendtTaon) Hills. His immi|rrant ancestor was Joseph
Hills, who was born in Bilierieay, Essex County, England, in 1602,
and in 1G38 with his wife, Rose, came to New England in the ship
"Susan and Ellen,'* and aettled at Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Johnson says of him : " He was a man active for to bring the law«
of the country in order," He was selectman in 1644, Speaker of
the General Court in 1647, and later was representative from
Maiden and from Newbury. The line of descent is as follows;
Joseph'; Samuel' (1652-1732) a soldier in King Philip's warj
Smith, ^ born Newbury, 1706; Smith,* born Newbury, 1763;
Dennis,* boru Leooii aster, Mass., 1800 ; William Smitli.*
William Siiiitli Hills was educiited in Georgia Scientific Institute,
graduated in the law department of Harvard College 1860, and took
course of civil law in the College of France at Paris 1860— 61 » He
then studied two or three years in Germany. Returning to Georgia,
he enlieitcd in the cavalry service under Gen. Forrest and was
eurretulered with General Richard Taylor^s command in 1865. His
own comment on this period is : '^ Our South made a heroic struggle,
but our secession was a mistake." After the war he practised law in
Rome, Georgia, for ten or eleven years, and in 1872 removed to St.
Louis, where he rose to eminence in his profession and " l>egnn IQ
accuiuulute a fortune." In 1881 he went to El Paso, engaging to
real estate and commercial affairs. He became one of the leading
men of the growing Texas city, was closely identified with its pro-
gress and co-operated gencroueily in aU its public and charitable
MEMOIRS. Luxi
enterprises. After some years at El Paso his health showed signs of
declining and he gave up business and removed to New York. He
spent much time in Europe in these later years. He died in
Charleston, South Carolina, March 26, 1898.
Mr. Hills became a member of the New-England Historic Genea-
logical Society in 1896. He was a man of scholarly attainments
and wide information. He spoke German, French and Spanish
fluently and could converse in Italian and Hebrew. He enjoyed
reading the Greek and Latin authors in the original. He was a
genial, attractive, warm hearted man, drawing to himself the confi-
dence and affection of those who shared his friendship.
He married in 1865 Miss Mary Cooper Cleghom, who survives
him with two children, Mrs. Florence Eliza (HiUs) Waters, wife of
Dudley E. Waters of Grand Bapids, Michigan, and Mr. Lee Hills
of New York.
By the Rev. Georob M. Adams, D.D.
Kev. William Makepeace Tiiayer, A.B., was bom in Frank-
lin, Massachusetts, February 23, 1820. He was the son of Davis
Thayer, a leading citizen and manufacturer of Franklin, whose de-
scendants have always retained great influence in the affairs of their
native town. His mother was Betsey (Makepeace) Thayer.
Young Thayer fitted for college at the Franklin academy, and was
graduated from Brown University in 1843. After this he taught
scliool for several years in Attleboro', South Braintree and Frank-
lin. Meantime he had been studying theology with the Rev. Jacob
Ide, of West Med way, and was licensed to preach by the Mendon
conference of the Congregational Church in 1844. His first pastor-
ate was at Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard ; from there he went to
Ashland, Massachusetts, where he was installed in June, 1849, and
where he remained until 1857. This period of his life was entirely
successful, but upon its completion he gave up the work of the active
ministry on account of a difficulty with his throat. He continued to
preach occasionally, however, until the end of his life, and was
always in demand in the pulpits of the neighboring churches of all
denominations, on account of his genial spirit, his fresh and vigorous
thought and his remarkable breadth and catholicity of spirit.
After leaving the pastorate at Ashland he was engaged as editor
of the Home Monthly Magazine, a position which he continued to
hold for five years, until 1862. During all these years he had been
very active in the anti-slavery movement, as well as in the temper-
ance reform. Twice he was sent to the legislature, once from Ash-
land and again from Franklin in 1863. So prominent did he be-
come as a public servant of the reform interests that he was made
secretary of the Massachusetts Temperance Alliance, a position
which he held for fifteen years, resigning in 1878. During the
Izzxii N. S. HT8T0BI0 GSNEALOOIOAL SOOnDIT.
last thirty years of his life his time was chiefly given to authorslup,
where he achieved success as a writer of juvenile books, such as very
few have attained. The number of his published books is more than
forty, including the lives of many of our public men of the civil war
period, a young people's history of the civil war in four volumes, and
the lives of many successful Americans of a later period. Some of
these have been translated into a dozen languages, and have reached a
total circulation which is phenomenal. Of hu Life of Garfield more
than a million copies were sold, and not the larger part in this
country. Several times rival editions were published in the same
foreign country, owing to lack of international copyright ; and in one
instance, a volume was translated three times and published in three
rival editions in Italy alone.
He was one of the first writers in our country to adopt a simple
and natural style, such as was adapted to the comprenension of
young people. This doubtless contributed a greal deal to his
success, but in addition to this he had many other qualities of mind
and heart which were vital elements in his success with young
people. He was brave, manly, and generous, always just to an
opponent and always kind to the unfortunate. The real secret of
his success was his deep sympathy with all mankind, the erring and
helpless as well as the more fortunate. This always kept him
young. He never lost his interest in contemporary life, especially
the young life of his day. He was known in all the schools about
him as a constant friend and sympathetic counselor. Some day his
statue ought to rise before the Franklin schools, beside that of his
fellow townsman, Horace Mann. He was elected a member of the
New-Knghmd Historic Genealogical Society in 1872.
In 1845 Mr. Thayer married Rebecca W. Richards, of Dover,
Massachusetts, who survives him. Of their five children, two are
now living — Eugene R. of Colorado, and Addison M. of Franklin.
Mr. Thayer died on the eighth of April, 1898, and his ashes rest in
the Franklin Cemetery.
By William 6. Wa&d.
Philip Howes Sears, a resident member from 1855, was bom at
Brewster, Massachusetts, Dec. 30, 1822, and died in Boston, May 1,
1898. His father, John Sears, was a descendant of the pioneer,
Richard Sears or Sares (John,* Edward,* Willard,* John,' Paul,*
Richard*), who came from England before 1633, and was one of the
founders of the ancient town of Yarmouth. Philip H. Sears owned,
at the time of his death, the ancestral estate, situated on the borders of
East Dennis and Brewster. Among his direct ancestors were in-
cluded several who distinguished themselves for bravery, as Capt.
Paul Sears, who commanded a company in the Narraganset War ;
and Edward Sears, our associate's grandfather, who was a Revolu-
MEMOIBS. IxTTJij
tionary soldier. Through maternal lines he could trace his lineage
from Elder William Brewster, Gov. Thomas Prince, Elder John
Chipman, John Rowland and other well known Plymouth Colony
settlers. He was graduated from Harvard College in the class of
1844, standing second in a class which included such men as
Francis Parkman, Leverett Saltonstall and other names widely
known. He chose the profession of law ; was called to the
College as a tutor in 1848, but remained only a single year, and
was graduated from the Law School in 1849. Admitted to the bar
at once, he took high rank in the profession. In addition to an
important general practice, he was retained as the attorney of The
Old Colony Railroad Company, The Boston Water Power Co. and
other corporations. He was a member of the City Council in 1888 ;
representative to the Legislature in 1860-1; overseer of Harvard
College, 1859 to 1865 ; a trustee of the Public Library. He took
much interest in historical subjects ; joined the Society of Colonial
Wars, the Bostonian Society, as well as the Historic Genealogical
Society ; was vice-president of the Cape Cod Association ; a mem-
ber of the Archaeological Institute and the American Association for
the Advancement of Science. He was also connected with the
Somerset, Country, Thursday Evening and Unitarian Clubs. He
had been a worshiper at King's Chapel and a vestryman of the parish
for thirty years or more.
He married, April 23, 1861, Sarah Pratt Lyman, daughter of
George W. and Mrs. Anne (Pratt) Lyman, a sister of the late Mrs.
Robert Treat Paine. She survives him with their five children. Of
these one son, Francis Philip, is a lawyer; the other son, Richard,
is a real estate dealer.
By the Rev. Chables Henky Pope, A.B.
Rt. Rev. William Stevens Perry, D.D., D.C.L., LL.D.,
was elected a corresponding member of this Society, February 7,
1873. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, January 22,
1832. The following is his paternal ancestry: Stephen [vide
Register, xxiv. 196], Samuel, Abel. His mother was Catharine
Whittemore Stevens, daughter of Lieut. William Stevens, U.S.A.
He prepared for college under Professor Albert Harkness, and gradu-
ated from Harvard College in 1854. He soon entered upon the
work of the ministry in the Episcopal church and was rector
successively in Newton, Massachusetts; Boston; Nashua, New
Hampshire ; Portland, Maine ; and Geneva, New York. He served
as President of Hobart College during a portion of his ministry in
Geneva. In May, 1876, he was elected Bishop of Iowa. He was
for many years Secretary of the House of Deputies, and in 1868
was chosen Historiographer of the Episcopal Church in America.
Bishop Perry was a careful and voluminous writer upon every
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subject witli which he had to do, and is said to have puhlished more
books than any other author in the K|)Iscopal Church » Ilia Bibho-
graphj is published by the Aincricau Historical Asaoeiation [Annual
Report for 1S89, pp. 321, 328], but this does not include bis recent
publication a. He was indu'^trious and painstaking, and recovered
very many documents throughout America, whicli prove helpful in
determining the services and influence of the constituency of the
Episcopal body.
Bishop Perry received many honors from colleges in Europe and
America, and was recognized in every school of letters as an ardent
and zealous chronicler of religion.'^ affairs. As historiographer, he
edited "Collections," "Journals,'^ "Documents," "Proceedings,**
and these equipped him to he the historian of bis church. Much
might be said of the honors received and the writings produced, but
these are fully treated iu other places, to which reference is given ;
and at no distant day an authoritative biogriipby will he prepared and
published. A brief sketch fails to do justice to the large eervice he
rendered.
He married, January 15, 18G2, Sarah A. W, Smith, daughter
of Rev. Dr. Thomas Mather Smith. He died in Dubuque, Iowa,
May 13, 1808, leaving no children
pedia, National Magazine, 1894, vol
By the Rkv, Anson Titus.
[ Vide Applcton's Encyclo-
xtx., Noa. 4, 5.]
WiLijAM EwART Gr.ATOTONE, A.M., D.C.L., LL.D., F.R.S.,
honorary nienibcr of this Society since 1881^ was born at Liverpool,
England, December 29, 1809, The name was formerly Gledes-
tane, from the abundance of gledes (or kites) in the stony region of
Lanarkshire, where the family originated. Herbert de Gledstane
was one of the Scottish lairds who swore fealty to Edwani I. in
1296, His grandsons were called Gladstones, one of whom,
Thoinns, was a flour dealer and ship owner at Leith. His son, Sir
John Gladstones, settled at Liverpool in 1787, where he became a
prosperouM merchant, and a member of Parliament. The ''g" was
dropped from his name, by royal warrant, in 1835. His second
wife was Ann Koberteon, a descendatit «if Henry HI. of England,
and of Koljert Bruce of Scotland. Of their six children, Williara
Ewart was the third son, the bent of whose mind was doubtless
affected by the haliit of Sir John iu arguing all questions, gre-at and
emnll, with his four boys.
At the age of eleven AVilliara Ewart Gladstone was said to be
"the prettiest little boy that ever went to Eton.*' Few men were
more remarkable through life for manly !>eauty. All the boys of
the street knew his magnificeot figure, which once seen could never
be forgotten. Strangers were impressed with his noble features,
and specially tlu-illed with his '^radiant eyes/* which age could nevia'
MEMOIRS. IXXXY
dim. During his student days, he was not given to athletics, and
cared little for games ; yet he kept a boat, and was " a tremendous
walker." Through life he improved every chance for vigorous exer-
cise, as was seen in his well-known delight in felling the huge
oaks of Ha warden. His political opponents said it was "just like
him to cut down something he could never make grow again." His
great strength both of muscle and will made him a superb horseman.
At school his tastes were more literary than scientific or metaphysi-
cal. As in after life, he was untiring in study, seeking to learn the
spirit rather than the letter of his tasks. In 1828 he entered Christ
Church College at Oxford, where his great ability was immediately
recognized. The Debating Club, of which he became one of the
strongest and most conservative members, was intensely Tory. He
said, in later years, that he did not there learn " to set a due value
on the imperishable and inestimable principles of human liberty."
Already a zealous partisan of the Church, he gave much time to
Biblical and patristic studies, and urged his father to allow him to
become a clergyman ; but he knew his son better than that. In De-
cember, 1831, he graduated with a "double first," and, a few
months later, went to Italy for the first time. Intending to prac-
tice law, he entered his name at Lincoln's Inn, where he studied for
more than six years, but withdrew without seeking admission to
the bar.
He had already entered upon that political career which has won
the admiration of the world. Summoned from Italy, " as the hope
of the stern and unbending Tories of that day," he took his seat in
Parliament in January, 1833, as the expected champion of "that
party which set itself against any and every manner of reform." As
a young man he was modest and unassuming, and the house soon
saw that he never spoke to show himself, but only because he had
something to say. His minute knowledge and amazing memory of
financial details speedily made him the acknowledged leader in that
department. No language can give an adequate impression of his
marvelous oratory. " He could brighten the dullest financial subject
with the musical touch of genius." In 1852 he crushed the financial
scheme of his great rival, DTsraeli, when it was said, "the budget
was there one hour and it was gone the next." He was called to
the premiership four times, in most cases because he was the only
man who could be^ thought of or who was willing to meet son^e
pressing exigency. When defeated and compelled to resign, it was
not long before he was summoned again to take the helm. At all
times his eye was on current events, and anything of special impor-
tance was sure to call him to the front. When the Turkish atroci-
ties in Bulgaria roused the nation in 1874, Gladstone had been
rarely seen in Parliament, and was for many months, seemingly,
immersed wholly in theological studies and debates ; but, like an
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eqfudled
I ia tfe poorer of penDMon.
MB <Mf Of iB fttnoA wfwtftmB^ wwk traHbtoney" Mid oae, "^bat to
loag M be i|MEe I WM hk drnple. IflielMd tnld w logo ouisdl
§n the toini, I iiioftld hsve gone*" ""IW pcwoiMiT drvotioii he hi-
ipired m hW foBofrefi wee one of the womien of our dme,^ The
liiilpirC0rfaii|iobGelife ww Imt known br his etiiigBlefar]
BitletaIf«hiid,orwhiehitw»»kU''Hewu the EaglUi
nm wlio Bet affkle ererytUng, phioe, poirer, popolmrity^, all thet
eould make life dear lo mnj ntM&mB man, for the sake of eerriag
a countiy no poor mnd #o lowly, that it ooold offer for each <!>ei*icq
DO reward whatever btit the reward of gratitude.^ Hid political reo-
Old haa beeo epoken of aa the moet coatradictory ever known. He
bcgaa aa the inteaae opponent of eyery refomiy and ended as the
wmd'i l^ukr in the most radical reforms. But all theae ebangfst
were the necessary result of his mental and spiiitual nature. Ap-
parent tnoonaiateDcies were simply the growth of his sturdy coDTie*
lions of right and not the outcome of fickle-minded finrolity. Al*
ways simply true to what he beliered at the time to be right, he was
frank to acknowledge liis mistake when he saw it.
Aside from his work as statesman, Mr. Gladstone was empbati-
Oftlly a man of Icttem. Ili^ working power would be the marvel of
any age. No subject tliat could interest humaoity failed to have aa
absorbing intiTest fur bim* ''Not content with being orator and
stiiteetmun, be must also be theologian, critic of Homer and Dante,
and translator of Horace.^ When most busy in Parliament, ooe
would sujijjose from his letters that he never thought of finance or
politics, but only of " patristic literature, mcdiafiyal philosopby, or
ancii'ii! aud modem potteries.*' What to him was rest would have
seemed to itny other man extraordinary energy and ovem^ork in lit-
erary and tlieological pursuits. It amazed the reading world to see
a mail retired from public life at the age of eighty-six entering
witlj profound interest into every subject that concerns men and
women, and dealing vigorous blows to every antagonist, whether in
politics, theology, ckeaiciil learning or science. Hie literary labors
alone would have made him distinguished. Yet men of scholarship
and discernment, who bung entnmced on his lips as an orator, testi-
fied vvhnt ninny others have felt, that they could not read his works
williout wcfuiness. His tnirislation of Horace is a masterpiece of
exact and universal scholarship ; yet to one who delights in the
MI!MOIB8. Izxxvii
charms of Horace himself, it is dry and dreary as the sands of
Sahara. "The persuasive witchery of his eloquence will be poorly
understood by generations to come. For it is not found in the word,
the phrase, the argument, or the thought. It came mostly from the
spirit that warmed the breath of the man, sounded in his voice, and
looked out of his eyes."
The substratum and crown of his life was his faith in God and the
Bible, out of which sprang that overmastering love of mankind by
which his life was permeated and controlled. Even as a boy at
Eton he was openly persistent in religious living, and would toler-
ate no levity on sacred subjects. During an Oxiford vacation, the
train on which he was traveling was badly wrecked, but no one in-
jured. When the passengers reached an imn, after a long walk, the
young student proposed that they should thank God for their escape
from peril. They gladly assented and asked him to lead. Only
long after did they learn the name of their devout fellow-traveler.
The influence of Oxford turned his early religious proclivities into
*^ passionate Churchmanship and intensity of belief in the divine
commission of the Established Church." It was his unwavering
determination through life to make all his public as well as private
actions conform to his reli^ous convictions.
The Queen offered Mr. Gladstone an earldom which he " grace-
fully and gratefully " declined. No title could enhance the affec-
tion and admiration of his countrymen for the simple name of Wil-
liam Ewart Gladstone. Higher and nobler than all titles that could
be conferred " by royal mandate " stands that magnificent epithet
applied to him, nobody knows when or by whom, but adopted by
common consent, so that ** as long as the reign of Queen Victoria
shall remain in the memory of civiUzed man, he will be known as
' The Grand Old Man.'" Though his political foes were, of course,
many, Mr. Gladstone is said to have had no personal enemies. In
private life he was beloved by all who knew him. In society he
was the center of attraction, and his rich, sweet voice in songs and
baUads delighted many a social circle. '* His absolute justice, kind-
ness and orderliness, made him perfect master of his household. He
was simply idolized by his servants, who would have laid down
their lives for him."
On the morning of May 19, 1898, he passed peacefully to rest,
and the whole civilized world has not ceased to mourn the loss. By
special request of Parliament he was buried in Westminster Abbey.
Mr. Gladstone married July 2, 1839, Catharine, sister of Sir
Stephen R. Glynne, on whose death she became the owner of Ha-
warden. Always thoroughly one " in purpose, in spirit, in heart and
in soul," their marriage was as nearly ideal as human frailty will
admit. They had eight children. The eldest son, William Henry,
sat in Parliament for twenty years, and died in 1891 ; the second is
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the Reverend Stephen, rector of Hawarden; the third is a mer-
chant in Calcutta ; and Herbert, the youngest, is $tOI to Parliament^
where he has held important offices. Of their four daughters, one
died in 1^50 ; two are wives of clergymen ; and Helen, one of the
best educated women in England, is vice-principal of Xewnham
College at Cambridge, one of the only two institutions in England
for the higher education of women,
Bj tb« Ret. Sa.TJjnri Hatwjjui, A.1L
Rev, George Dudley Wildes, D.D., was bom in Newbury-
port, Massachusetts, June 19, 1819, He was fitted for Harvard
College, but in^te^d of entering there became teacher of mathematics
in Chauncy-Hall School in Boston. He 6tudie<l fur the ministry in
the Theological Seminary at Alexandria, Virginia, and was ordained
deacon in the Protestant Episcopal Church by Bishop Smith of
Kentucky, at New Bedford in 1846, He was ordained a priest by
Bishop Eastbum of Massachusetts, at Dedhaniin 1848. He serred
in Trinity and St. Paulas Churches in Boston, in the years 1849-
1854, and for some years was principal of a school in Boston.
From 1859 to 1867 be was rector of Grace Church in Salem, and
while there was appointed by the Governor a member of the State
Board of Education.
In 1861 and 1862 he assisted in raising the Nineteenth and
Twenty-third regiments of Massachusetts Volunteers. He organized
a field hospital, volunteered as its head and was appointed chaplain.
In 1867 he became rector of Christ Church at Kiverdale on the
Hudson, where he labored for twenty-five years, and on retiring was
made rector emeritus. He was well known throughout the Episco-
pal Church as the cflBcrent secretary of the Church Congress for
many years. In this capacity he etlited eleven volumes of papers
and addresses. Besides tliese he published various sermons and
addresses, edited Bishop G ri^wold's " Lectures on Prayer,** and
trauijilated George Herbert's Latin poems.
Dr, Wildes died in Riverdale, June 3, 1898. A tablet has been
erected to his memory in the church where he served so long. He
married in 1846, Harriet Howard, daughter of the late Benjamin
Howard of Boston, who, with a son and two daughters, survives him.
By the Ret. Geobos M. Adams, I>,D.
Charles Levi Woodbury, late vice-president of the N, E.
Historic GenealogicHTl Society, was born at Portsmouth, New
Ilainpshirc, May 22, 1820, and died at Boston, Massachusetts* July
1, 181^8. He was the only son of Hon. Levi and Elizabeth
Williams (Chipp) Woodbury. He was a descendant in the eighth
generation of John Woodbury who, in 1630, with his brother William
and others of Roger C'onant's Company at Cape Ann, settled on Bass
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river, in that part of Salem in the Bay Colony, now within the limits
of Beverly. The Woodbury brothers came from Somersetshire,
England, in 1624. From them have descended a line of good men
and citizens of public spirit, the most eminent of whom has been
the father of Mr. Woodbury, who was, in New Hampshire, justice
of the Supreme Court, many times a member and a speaker of the
House of Representatives and Governor of the State. In the nation,
he was, at various times, senator. Secretary of the Navy, Secretary
of the Treasury and justice of the Supreme Court.
Mr. Woodbury was educated in the best schools of his day,
supplemented by a portion of a course at a college in the district of
Columbia. He took a course in law under tiie tutelage of the
Attorney General of the United States, and was admitted to the bar
in his twenty-first year. He commenced the practice of his pro-
fession in the State of Alabama, where he remained four years. He
came to Boston in 1845. Under his father's inspiration the young
lawyer became an unusually close student of public law, constitu-
tional and international. The third and fourth volumes of his
lather's works were edited by the son, who was also an associate
editor of cases reported in the First Circuit Court of the United
States. Following his father's example, he oftener refused than
accepted public oflSce. In 1857 he served a term in the New
Hampshire Legislature, and in 1870, 1871, similar terms as a re-
presentative of Boston in the General Court of Massachusetts.
From 1858 to 1861 he was the U. S. Attorney for the First Judicial
Circuit. His chief field of labor was in the Federal Courts, both at
Boston and Washington. These several positions he filled with
dignity and integrity, and ever enjoyed the respect of the bar and of
the bench. He had an uncommon personal force. His individuality
was marked. His genial wit and his frankness of speech were so
tempered with a kindly consideration, that his intellectual efforts
were unstained by arrogance or the pride of conquest. As a poli-
tician, he was true to the principles of the party with which he acted
for nearly sixty years. His voice was ever welcome at its councils
where his popularity was wide, both at home and in distant States.
Though not a literary man, Mr. Woodbury was well read in
standard literature. His library was large and well selected, as be-
fitted a man of generous culture and taste. He published in the
magazines many important papers upon public matters and diplo-
matic relations of the country, particularly upon the fisheries, in
which he cherished an ancestral pride. These efforts were exhaus-
tive, and some are held in reputation as authorities. His public
addresses, chiefly upon historical subjects, were numerous. Thor-
oughness was the characteristic of his historical and genealogical
research. With all his ardor in this direction, he constantly main-
tained a calm and well-poised judgment, fortified by wonderful
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industry and even-tempered patience. Mr, Woodbury was ardently
attached to the order of Freemasonry and was proficient in both the
York and the Scotch ritea. He wae learned in masonic lore,
This, enhanced by the esteem with which he was held in the fra-
ternity, advanced him to stations of dignity and Influence in madonic
circles,
Mr* Woodbury was electetl a resident member of the New-Eng-
land Historic Genealogical Society in September, 1867, and bo re-
mained continuously to the end of his life* In 1895, in sueceflaloa
to Kev. Dr. Wilson, he was chosen vice-president, and often pre-
sided in the Council and at the StiUe meetings. He drafted tlie bill,
which the General Court enacted in 1H97» autliorixing the admission
of women to membership in the Society, In consultation and in
action alike, his advice and his best efforts were constantly at the
service of the Society, freely and lavishly bestowed. If any one
thing distinguished Jir, Woodbury, it was his capacity for friendship.
His gift of courtesy and courteous l>earing wiis genuine and heart-
felt, Tlie serenity of his disposition was contagious. His genial,
open-hearted manners secured him the regard and respect of all who
came in contact with him. His departure was most sincerely
mourned; and it was univeraally felt that a notable and worthy
connection between the present and the past baa been severed. He
has gone " to his long home, and the mourners go about the street^.*'
By Gbohob A. GoEDONt JLM>
Lyman Willard Dexsmore of Hillsborough, New Hampshirei
a resident member, elected in April, 1885, was boiTi in Royal ton,
Vermont, February 18, 1832, and died at Hillsborough Center,
N, H., Jidy 20, 1898. His line of ancestry is as follows ; Abm-
liam L./ Abmham,^ Abraham,* Thomas,* the Scotch immigrant,
who settled in what is now Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1730, and
soon removed to Hoi lie, New Hampshire. Sir. Densmore wm a
busy and energetic man. The education he had was wrought out
of the hard tasks o(*the country boy. In 1855 he went to Nebraski^
In 1857 he contracted to erect the court house at Atkinson, Mis-
souri, Kailroad and bridge construction gave him a great amount
of labor.
In .lanuary, 1862, Mr, Densmore enlisted in Company A, Fourth
Missouri Cavalry, and soon received a lieutenant s cominis^ion and
was assigned to the Fifth Missouri Cavalry ; waa also promoted to
adjutant of the regiment. In March, 1863, he resigned. There-
after, until 1882, lie was a bridge builder in Missouri, Kansas ainl
• Iowa. In 1883 he returned to New Hampshire, and became inter-
ested in the Heaitwell, his mother's family ; and in 1887 and 1895
he published two extended pamphlets. These pamphlets, he claimedf
were issued preparatory to a large volume, and were designed to
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draw forth information from the scattered family. He also pub-
lished, in 1890, a pamphlet relating to the history of the " Old
Meeting House " of Hillsborough, which contains many data upon
the religious affairs of its first century.
By the Rev. Anson Titus.
Horace Denison Bradbury, son of Caleb and Almira Elizabeth
(Brown) Bradbury, was bom in Cambridge, Massachusetts, October
9, 1837. He was a descendant of Thomas and Mary (Perkins)
Bradbury in the eighth generation from the immigrant ancestor
(Caleb,' Joseph,' Jacob,* Thomas,* Jacob,' William,* Thomas*).
Thomas Bradbury, gent., was baptized in Wicken Bonant, £ssex,
England, in 1611, and, coming to this country in the interests of Sir
Ferdinando Gorges, settled at York Beach, Maine, in 1634, but
afterwards removed to Salisbury, where he was a magistrate, asso-
ciate judge and captain of the military company. His wife, Mary
Perkins, was a sufferer under the witchcraft persecution. Among
Mr. Bradbury's ancestors were the Rev. John Wheelwright, a cousin
to Anne Hutchinson, and Major Thomas Pike, a man of note in
the early history of the Bay Colony. Mr. Wheelwright was banished
from Massachusetts Bay for conscience's sake, and founded Exeter,
New Hampshire.
Mr. Bradbury received his education in the public schools of Cam-
bridge, in which city he resided during the greater part of his life.
In 1877 he removed to Winchester, Massachusetts, where he lived
until his death. In 1859 he married Betsey Ann, daughter of Bet-
sey Ann and Samuel Dustin of Stanstead, Canada, a descendant in
the eight generation of Hannah (Emerson) Dustin of Indian fame..
By profession he was a public accountant in the city of Boston. He
was connected with the Episcopal church in Winchester, and was a
trustee of the Savings Bank and of the Public Library in that town.
He was also a Free Mason. He became a life member of the New-
£ngland Historic-Genealogical Society in 1872. He died in Win-
chester July 28, 1898.
By Anne Dustin Bradbxtrt UNDfeBwooD.
Rowland Hazard, A.M., was bom in Newport, Rhode Island,
August 16, 1829. He was the son of Hon. Rowland Gibson
Hazard, LL.D., and Caroline (Newbold) Hazard. His line of de-
scent from the immigrant ancestor was as follows : Thomas* Hazard,
bom in 1610, admitted a freeman of Boston, Massachusetts in 1638 ;
Robert,' born in England or Ireland in 1635 ; Thomas,' bom
1669; Robert,* born 1689; Thomas,* bom 1720, entered Yale
College and so became known as " College Tom," to distinguish him
from others of the same name, — he was one of the founders of Brown
University ; Rowland,' bom 1763 ; Rowland Gibson,' bom 1801, —
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his collected works in five vokiraes have been published, with a
biographical sketch by his grand-daughter, jtfiss Caroline Hazard.
When the subject of this sketch was four years old his parents re-
moved to Peace Dale, Khode Island. lie entered the Haverfoni
School, in Ilaverford, Pennsylvania, in 1845» and in 1846 entered
Brown University, gi-aduating in 1849. At this time his health be-
came delicate, and he spent tlie winter of 1850-51 at the South with
his cbissmate and intimate friend, James B. Angell (now president
of Michigan University). The winter of 1852-3 was passed witli
the same companion in Europe, chiefly in Italy. He returned to
begin his career as a manufactnrer at Peace Dale* which continued
to i>e his residence and the scene of his many-sided bnsineBs and ben-
evolent activities throughout his life,
Mr. Ilnzard was superintendent of the Peace Dale Manufactur-
ing Company from 1855, and in 18G4 the treasurer and senior
partner. His busiiiesa interests were extensive and varied, la
1881 he introduced the manufacture of soda, by the ammonia pro-
cess, into this country, organizing a company for its production in
Syracuse, N, Y., of which he was the president • He owned for
several years a lead mine in Missouri, aod became personally fam-
iliar with the dctaUs of mining processes and methods. He wu
president of the Wluit Cheer Insurance Company^ and of other bus-
iness and industrial organisations. He was specially interested in
agriculture and the improvement of forming stock ; he wna president
of the Waeliington County Agricultural Society from its foundation
in 187(], and built a memorial haU on its fair grounds at West
Kingston, where he delivered annual addresses of notable value*
He was an expert in architecture ; planned and built, not only in
connection with his own works, but the public buildings and picto*
resquc stone bridges of Peace Dale, and was chairmam of the C5om-
mittee for construction of the library of Brown University.
He was a member of the Rhode Island Historical Society and of
the New-England Historic Genealogical Society, to which he wa«
elected in 1870; a trustee of Brown University, 1875-88, and from
1888 one of the Fellows of the institution; a trustee of the Butler
Hospital for the Insane, a corporate member of the American Board
of Commissioners for Foreign Missions from 1877, and one of the
Board of Trustees of Andover Theological Seminary, elected i&
1889. He was for many years tlie moderator of the annual town
meeting in South Kingstown, a representative of the town in the
State Legislature, and a member of the State Senate, In 1875 he
was an independent candidate for Governor of Rhode Islandi and
although receiving a plurality of the popular vote, failed of an elec-
tion in the Legislature.
Side by side with Mr. Hazard's fidelity to the duties of private
bufiineea and public trust waa hia unceasing, untiring devotion to the
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welfare of others, in a wide range of educational and philanthropic
interests. He introduced the profit-sharing system into his mills,
remodeled the tenement houses of his establishment, and encouraged
his employees to purchase their own homes. He was instrumental
in establishing a public library and a high school, for which he gave
the land, built (with his brother) a stone Memorial Hall at Peace
Dale in memory of his father, and a stone edifice for the Peace Dale
Congregational Church, which was organized in his own house in
1857, and to which he left a generous bequest. He bequeathed one
hundred thousand dollars to Brown University.
Mr, Hazard was married, March 29, 1854, to Margaret Anna
Bood, daughter of Rev. Anson Rood and Alida Gouvemeur (Ogden)
Rood. She died August 7, 1895. He left two sons, graduates of
Brown University, who succeed him in the care of his manufacturing
interests, and three daughters, one of whom. Miss Caroline Hazard,
is the president of Wellesley College. Mr. Hazard died at Glen
Springs, New York, August 16, 1898.
Fraxk Morton AufES of Canton, Massachusetts, was elected a
resident member of the Society, February 1, 1882. He was the son
of Oakes and £valine (Gilmore) Ames, and was bom in North
Easton, August 13, 1833, and died at Pemaquid, Maine, August
23, 1898. He received his education at the Leicester and Exeter
Academies. Upon leaving school he entered the employ of Oliver
Ames & Sons, proprietors of the shovel-works at North Easton,
where he gained a thorough knowledge of the business, both the
mechanical part and also the management of the extensive corpora-
tion. In 1858 he removed to Canton to take control of the business
of the Kinsley Iron and Machine Co., of which corporation he
subsequently became one of the chief owners. He also became
largely interested in railroads, and was for several years sole trustee
and manager of the New Orleans, Mobile & Texas Railroad. At
the same time he owned and managed a large plantation of some
twelve thousand acres, on the Mississippi river, directly opposite
New Orleans. Fifteen hundred acres of this land were under the
culture of sugar-cane. He had extensive rice-fields upon his plan-
tation also, and the remainder was devoted to the pasturage of his
herds of cattle and horses.
In 1869, and again in 1882, he was chosen representative to the
Massachusetts General Court, where he served in the committee on
Railroads, and in 1885 he was elected to the Senate, where he was
chairman of the committee on the Metropolitan Police Bill for the
City of Boston. In 1884 he was a delegate to the Republican Con-
vention at Chicago, Mr. Ames was sergeant-major and quarter-
master of the Second Battalion of Infantry of the State, and at the
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time of his death he was president of the Lamsoo Consolidated StOft
Service Company,
Mr* Ames maiTied, Nov. 13, 1856, Catharine Hayward, daughter
of Hinini and Lu ran a (CopeUind) Hayward, who survives him. Of
their seven children, two sona, Frank A. and Oakes Ames, and
three daughters, still survive him.
By the Rky. Hen»y F* Jexxs, AM.
Franklin Kino, who became a life member of the N. E. Historie
Genealogical Society in 1870, was the son of Isaac and Lucindl
(Worthiugton) King of Chesterfield, Ma&8achu»etts, where he waa
born Dee, 8, 1808, He was a descendant of John King, who came
from Northampton, England, to this country in 1645, locating first
at Hartford, Connecticut, but removing a few years later to Noao-
tuck, now Northampton, Massachusetts. Of tliat town he (John)
seems to have been an eai4y proprietor and resident, his name ap-
pearing in tlie list of persons present at a meeting held October
3, 1653, for the purpose of preparing the place for settlement. He
was evidently a man of ability, enterprise and character, taking an
active part in public atfiurs and holding important offices in botli tLc
township and the church. It is probable that the tow*n received ila
name from him or by his suggestion in honor of the plaee from
which he came, w^iile that of his ftunily designated the street on
which he lived, as it docs to this day. He died in 1703, agetl 74
years. From him tlic lineage, according to Rev, Solomon Clark,
ran as follows: — John'; John'; Eleazar^ ; Elcazar% bom 1730,
removed in midlife to Chesterfield, where he became a prominent
citizen; Isaac*, born Feb, 11, 1778, marrying Lucinda Worthiug-
ton of ShelbiLmc, by whom he had eight children, and dying July
7, 1838; Franklin*.
The early years of Franklin King were spent upon a farm, in a
hilly section of country, where he acquired those habits of industTT,
frugality, forethought and careful expenditure, which constituted a
good foundation for tlie success of his business career in later years.
His educational advantages were, of necessity, meagre, but he made
good use of what he had, the results of which, combined with hii
natural ability, sterling common sense, practical judgment, and
quickness of apprehension, served him well in place of a broader
culture. Of an enterprising temperament, and an ambition that
could not be held to the confines of a small country tow^n, he came
to Boston about the time of attaining his majority and found employ-
ment in the wholesale grocery house of Witherell, Howe & C^,
There lie remained some four years when he bought the interest of
the elder partner of the firm of Pratt Si King, thus becoming asso-
ciated with Ills brotlier Edward in the paint and oil trade, comer af
Milk and India streets, under the name of £♦ & F* King. At that
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stand he continued in active business about sixty four years or to
the end of his life, being at the time of his decease, Aug. 29, 1898,
the oldest man in that line of traffic in the United States. There
he attained a well-earned and honorable success, acquiring wealth
and a wide reputation in the business world.
He was a man of even temperament and of unpretentious manners,
with a gentle disposition and a kindly heart ; but at the same time
a man of singular force of will, tenacity of purpose and strength of
character. He thought for himself, he had the courage of his con-
victions, and once persuaded where duty lay, he was faithful to it-
faithful in times when many were " faithless found." In the days of
the anti-slavery agitation, when on the side of the oppressor there
was power, when tlie friends of impartial liberty were maligned,
ostracised and persecuted, he bravely took their part, espoused the
cause which they were seeking to promote, and engaged openly with
them in the warfare ** with the crime and folly of an evil time." He
was a warm friend of the leading Abolitionists, lending them aid and
comfort by his purse and personal influence. He stood faithfully
by his minister when he " suffered reproach " and was in danger of
being driven from his pulpit on account of his testimonies against
the national iniquity ; and when the house of William Lloyd Gar-
rison in Dix Place was threatened, and the life of the great champion
of emancipation was put in peril by the anti-draft mob in 1864,
Mr. King welcomed him- to the hospitality and shelter of his own
home at Harrison Square, Dorchester. He was a public spirited
citizen, a friend of good government and of pure politics, a lover of
truth, justice and humanity. Interested in religious institutions,
in reform questions, in benevolent enterprises, and works of charity ,
he contributed to whatever seemed to him calculated to elevate hu-
man character and ennoble human life.
Mr. King married, Sept. 23, 1841, Sarah Gelston of Nantucket,
by whom he had eight children, five daughters and three sons ; four
of whom, two sons and two daughters, with six grandchildren, sur-
vive him. His wife died in 1883. "His domestic life," says one
who knew him well, " was one of singular happiness, qualified by
many sorrows." "But not even these could destroy that settled
calm of mind which a good inheritance and a well-ordered life had
made an indefeasable possession."
By the Rev. William S. Hetwood.
Frederic Walker Lincoln, A.M., born in Boston, February
27, 1817 ; died there September 13, 1898.
Instances are rare of the holding of offices so numerous, and in so
great variety, with so little of eflTort for their attainment, as is ap-
parent in the case of Mr. Lincoln. Without showy accomplish-
ments, and without ambitious designs, he constantly held during his
zcn
mftture years, prominent posit iooa of reaponstbility, the honotis of
whidi were borne withtmt osteutution, and the duties of whbh wer«
diaoharged with puiK-tiudity, fulolity and auccesB. Hia pan^ny,
Louis and Mary (Knight) Lincoln, were dwellera at the Nordi
End of BotfioD, which — originally the abode of the wcmlthy imd tU^
tinguiafaed^ — was ittill ooeupied Ijy Hubstaatial citizens. lieri^ hud
lived his grandfather, Amoe Linoohi, whose wife was a dauj^hter of
Paul Revere^ and who was himself one of the t^moiw "Bo&ton T^
Party,** along with hia neighbors, Major Thomas MeUill andCoIond
John May, and also wjis with them of the Boston li^ghtmnt of Ar-
tillery which did service at the beginning of the War of the Bevo*
lution.
Educated at the puhlie Bcliool In hi§ vicinityt and, after the death
of his parents, at a [^riviite j^eliool in Canton, Magsajchuaetts, the sub-
ject of thill memoir wa« apprenticed to Mr, Gedney King^ maker of
nautical inetrumcnt^ on State Street. With htm^ and with his mu
and auocea^r, Mr, Cliarles G. King, he continued until 1831*, vthm
at the age of 22 he begun business on his own m*count, on CMtti-
mercial Htreet* Here lie continued as maker of nautical and but-^
yeying instruments, and dealer in seamen's charts and cquipmcnti,
during 43 years, when, in 1882, he accepte+I the jxisition of manager
of the business of The Boston Storage ('ompany at thitir exteniii?o
warehouses on Massachusetts and Westhuid Avenues. Early i
member of the Miissaehu@ett« Charitable Mechanic Association, liii
connection with thnt intluential Imdy of |iractical and public spirttod
citizens was instrumental in developing, to mutual advantage, his
ability for useful service. He waa its Preaident from 1854 to 1856,
and its Treasurer for a term beginning in 1880; and in connection
therewith waa President of the Revere Houae Corporation. He was
a member of the State Legislature in 1837 and 1838, and again in
1872 and 1874; in 1868 was appointed on the Board of Harbor
Commissioners, of which he was Chairman during several years ; he
was Chairman of the Boston Board of Overseers of the Poor, and in
1878 was also its Treasurer.
He was elected Mayor of the City of Boston in 1858 and served
until 1860; waa again elected in 1863 and each year until 1868,
thus completing a service of aeven yeara, being a longer term than
that of any other incumbent of the oflSce. During the yeara of the
Civil War the dutica of the office were eapecially arduoua, and his
energy and promptneaa, signally shown in auppreaaing the threaten-
ing draft-riots, were recognized as of the greateat value, and his
election to membership in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion
of the United States was a due acknowledgment. Mr. Lincoln waa
a Director in the Continental National Bank, a Truatee of the Maa-
aachusetts Institute of Technology and of the Museum of Fine Arts ;
waa Vice-Preaident of the Boaton Safe Depoait Company ; Preaident
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of the Franklin Savings Bank ; President of the Massachusetts
Charitable Fire Society, and member of other similar institutions.
The duty of Treasurer of the Young Men's Benevolent Society, be-
ginning in his youth, was continued with undiminished interest during
nearly half a century. He was a member of the Boston Light In-
fantry; was one of the founders of the Commercial Club in 1869,
and its first President; became in 1854 a Director in the Bunker
Hill Monument Association, of which he was President during
several years. During more than thirty-five years he was Treasurer
of the Second (Unitarian Congregational) Church, and to the close of
his life his attachment to it was shown by punctual attendance at its
services and helpful interest in its pastors. The honorary degree of
Master of Arts was conferred on him by Harvard University and by
Dartmouth College. He became a member of the New-England
Historic Genealogical Society in 1847, and a life member in
1863 ; and though prevented by many duties from taking an active
part in its proceedings, he cherished an interest in its maintainance.
In person, Mr. Lincoln was of medium height, compact, of good
muscular development, firm and vigorous in action. To good judg-
ment, punctuality, firmness and unquestioned integrity, he added a
courteous and genial manner, that diisarmed opposition and greatly
promoted success in upholding the interests he represented. He
was a model citizen and a consistent Christian gentleman.
Mr. Lincoln married in 1848, Emeline, daughter of Hon. Jacob
Hall. She died in 1849, leaving a daughter, Harriet Abbot, who
became the wife of George A. Coolidge. In 1854 he married
Emily Caroline, daughter of Noah Lincoln, who survives him.
Their children are : Frederic Walker, of the firm of Henry W. Pea-
body & Co., Mary Knight, and Louis Revere Lincoln.
Bj John Joseph Mat.
James Bertrand Payen-Payne, D.C.L.,F.R.S.L.,F.R.G.S.,
M.R.I. A., was born in London, England, April 8, 1833. He was
a lineal descendant of Stephen* Payn, a Colonel of Horse in the
service of Charles II., through James' Payne, James' Payne, bom
1672, James^ Payne, bom 1701, James* Payne, born 1732, James'
Payne, bom 1770, and James^ Payne, of Holmes dale, Jersey, born
1811. He married Zoe Emmeline Taylor, daughter of William
Taylor of Lincoln's Inn, London, an eminent lawyer. His life was
largely devoted to historical and genealogical investigations. He
was the author of " The Armorial of Jersey " ; ^ Guide to Jersey " ;
" Universal Index of Biography " ; " Lineage and Pedigree of the
Family of Millais " ; "A Monograph of the House'of Lempriere " ;
** James LaCloche, the First Child of Charles II., and his Reception
of his Royal Parent into the Holy Catholic Church " ;. " England,
Russia and Persia, a Sketch Historical, Political and Prophetic ** ;
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K, E. HISTORIC OENBAIOGICAL SOdETT-
"Anglican Mysteries of Paris-" He edited "The King of Arms/
a weekly journal devoted to heraldry and genealogy.
In 1874 he fought in the Carliat ranks. He was a Knight of the
Order of Francis I., of the Eagle of Eete, and of the Imperial Con-
etantinian Order of St. George, a Commander of the Lion aod Sun,
of the Order of Nichan-i-Iftikhar, and of the Ikledjidie. He was
also a corresponding or honorary memf>er of many antiquarian, his-
torical and literary societies in France and the United States. He
was elected a corresponding member of the New-England Historic
Genealogical Society in 1859. He died in South Kensington, Lon-
don, September 2?/ 1898.
Bj the Bby. Gbobob M. Adams, D.D.
John Mukray Forbes, a life member of this Society* elected in
1883, died at his home in Milton, Maesachusettu, October 12, 1898.
Mr. Forbes was bom February 23, 1813, in Bordeaux, France, his
parents temporarily residing abroad. The family was of Scotch de-
scent and comprised people of importance in their country, in the
sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Many of its members, how-
ever, were devoted to the House of Stuart. The army and vhxj
lists of Great Britain have often contained the name of Forbes. The
great-grandmother of Mr. Forbes was Dorothy Collingwood, aunt
of Admiral Lord CoUingwood, who was second in command at
Trafalgar, aad assumed command at the death of Nelson. The
firet of the American lioe was John Forbes of Deskri. The granil-
father of the subject of this tiiketch, who cmigratc<I to Florida, after*
ward came to Boston, and met and married Dorothy Murray,
daughter of James and Barbara Bennet Murray, at Bnish Hill,
Milton, February 2, 17139. His son, Ralph Bennet Forbes, father
of the deceased, was born June 11, 1773, and died October 6, 1824;
his wife was Margaret Perkins, daughter of James Perkins.
The birth of John iVlurray Forbes was attended with unusual cir-
cumstances. His father, who was engaged in bue^ine^ in Frauce,
sent for his family to join him there. His wife, with her two young
sons, Thomatf F. and Kobert B., embarked at Boston, on board the
Bchooner "Midas," bound for Marseilles. When near her port of
destination the vessel was capturefJ by the British frigate "^Resistance,"
Great Britain and the United States being then at war. Mrs*
Forbes and her sons were subjected to detention, delay and annoy-
ance. Personally, however, they were courteously treated, and at
length the three were released and reacficd Marseilles in safety.
Here the family remained for some months, the two lads meanwliile
attending school. But in tlie disturbed condition of public affairs,
Mr. Forbes desired to return to iiis native country, and with a new
of taking passage for America, the family went to Bordeaux. Here
John Murray Forbes was born. When he was three months old,
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the family embarked on board the American privateer, " Orders-in-
Council," bound for New York. Shortly after leaving port the
vessel was overhauled by a British cutter and a brisk fight ensued,
in which the British vessel was worsted. The American vessel es-
caped, and proceeded on her voyage. The next day the vessel en-
countered another foe, in the British frigate " Surveillant," was cap-
tured, and with a prize crew on board, set out for Plymouth', Eng-
land. The vessel was, however, compelled to put in at Corunna,
where Mr. Forbes and his family were permitted to go their way.
But their tribulations were not past. They again took passage for
America, this time in the brig " Caroline," which was, a few days
after leaving port, captured by the British frigate "Pomone." Still
again they set sail, this time in the ship "Lcda," of Baltimore, and
after a passage of thirty-six days, arrived at Newport, Rhode Island.
Mr. Forbes's early education was at Roimd Hill School, under the
tutelage of Mr. J. G. Cogswell and Mr. George Bancroft. When a
lad, he began his business career in the Boston counting-room of his
uncles, James and Thomas H. Perkins, who were engaged in the
China trade. His eldest brother, Thomas, was at that time repre-
senting the firm in Canton. On his death, by drowning, in 1830,
the Canton branch of J. & T. H. Perkins was merged in the house
of Russell & Co., and John M. Forbes, then seventeen years of age,
sailed for Canton, on board the barque "Lintin," commanded by his
brother, Robert B. Forbes ; and upon his arrival at that port, en-
tered the office of Russell & Co., as a clerk. Subsequently he be-
came a partner in this house. Later, Mr, Forbes returned to the
United States, and for some years acted as agent for Russell & Co.,
and transacted mercantile and shipping business on his own account.
In this he was successful and obtained a competence. In later
years, Mr. Forbes gradually withdrew from his shipping interests,
and devoted his attention to railway transportation and management.
He was first interested in the Michigan Central railroad. Later,
he became identified with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail-
road. The. success of both of these enterprises has been largely due
to his wise management.
During the Civil War, Mr. Forbes was conspicuous for the zeal
with which he supported the Union cause. Previous to the out-
break of hostilities, he was a member of the Peace Commission,
called by the State of Virginia. He encouraged Governor Andrew
in preparing the Massachusetts militia for a possible outbreak of
hostilities, and during the progress of the war his advice was of the
greatest service to the country in the matter of the transportation of
troops. He assisted in raising volunteer regiments for the war, and
he sent money — afterward repaid — for the purchase of clothing and
supplies for the prisoners in Libby Prison. He was sent, with Mr.
William Aspinwall, on a special commission to England, to confer
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with London bankers as to the sale of United States bonds, in
that market, and to endeavor to prevail upon the British govern-
ment to prevent the fitting out of rebel cruisers in British ports.
He gave mudi pecuniary aid and encouragement to the Sanitaiy
C!ommission; aided in founding the Union Club, and by every
means possible sought to strengthen the hands of the government in
the dafk hour of the nation's need.
Personally, Mr. Forbes was a man of exceeding modesty, and
was full of good works, the greater portion of which was known
only to the recipients. His sjrmpathies were keen, his benefadaons
large, and yet die right hand knew not what the left hand did. He
was a prudent adviser, and to those with whom he came in contact,
a steadfast friend. His home in Milton, and his summer home on
the Island of Naushon, in Vineyard Sound, were places where hos-
pitality abounded. In 1834, Mr. Forbes married Sarah Hathaway,
daughter of Stephen and Lydia Swain Hathaway. Their children
were : Alice, who became the wife of Edward M. Carey, now de-
ceased ; Col. William H. Forbes, who married Edith, daughter of
Balph Waldo Emerson, of Concord, and who died one year befcnfe
his father ; Mary, who married Col. Henir S. Russell, of Milton ;
John Malcolm, who married (1) Sarah C. Jones of New Bedford,
(2) Bose Dabney ; and Sarah, who became the wife of William H.
Hughes of Milton. Mr. Forbes is survived by his wife, his son
Jolm Malcolm, his three daughters, eighteen grandchildbren, and
seven great-grandchildren.
By Kdmund Janes Caapenter, Ph. B.
JosKPii Hebkr Smith, M.D., of Boston, elected a resident mem-
ber of this Society in 1876, was born in Bucksport, Maine, Decem-
ber 5, 1842, and was the son of Kev. Joseph Smith, a Methodist
clergyman, widely known and esteemed in the denomination. His
mother's maiden name was Mary WardwcU. Dr. Smith died in
Boston, October 23, 1898.
"In youth Dr. Smith was frail of health, and thus prevented
from taking the classical course at Harvard for which he prepared
himself; but later, with improved strength, he was able to complete
his medical education, and was graduated from the Hahnemann
Medical College of Philadelphia, in March, 1864. He soon after
settled in Melrose, Massachusetts, where he entered upon a success-
fill career as a physician. He remained in practice at Melrose un-
til 1882, when he removed to Boston, where he already had quite
an extensive practice. Upon the establishing of the Boston Univer-
sity School of Medicine in 1873, Dr. Smith became one of the ori-
ginal members of the faculty, as Professor of Materia Mcdica, a
position which he filled with distinguished ability to the time of his
death. Since 1878 he had been a member of the Executive Com-
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mittee, and Secretary of the same. As a lecturer he was very suc-
cessful, his lectures being of excellent ability and of constant inter-
est ; and the many hundreds of his pupils who have enjoyed the
privilege of his teaching have appreciated his devotion to their in-
terests, and his attractive and always impressive manner in impart-
ing instruction. As a physician he inspired confidence in his ability,
and won the faith and affection of his patients, and will not be foi^
gotten by them. For upwards of thirty years he had been an active
member of the American Institute of Homeopathy, the Massachu-
setts Homeopathic Medical Society, of which he was President in
1884, and of the Boston Society, to all of which he contributed val-
uable papers. He was a valued member of many other societies.
Dr. Smith married Mary A. Greene of Melrose, who, with their
two children. Dr. Conrad Smith of Boston and Mrs. H. G. Loben-
stine of Detroit, Michigan, survives him.
By the Rev. George M. Bodgb, A.M.
Byron Weston, A.M., was bom in Dalton, Massachusetts,
April 9, 1831, and was the son of Isaiah and Sarah (Dean) Weston,
and a descendant of Edmund Weston who was in Duxbury in 1635.
Isaiah, the father of Byron, was an Orthodox Congregational min-
ister, but gave up the work of the ministry and was collector of the
port of New Bedford, 1812-15. He removed to Dalton about
1816, where he was a manufacturer of Franklin stoves, and in 1835
went to Illinois, in which State he died.
Byron passed his boyhood in the family of his uncle. Dr. Josiah
Dean Weston, a practising physician in Wisconsin. During the
Mexican War Dr. Weston leased the Henry Barkley mill at Sauger-
ties, N. Y., and engaged in the manufacture of paper. When Dr.
Weston came East he was accompanied by his nephew, Byron, who
attended the public schools of Dalton and later studied civil engineer-
ing at Williston Seminary in Easthampton. His earlier education
was acquired in Beloit, Wisconsin.
He did not continue long at Williston Seminary, but became a
book-keeper for his uncle at Saugerties, and was subsequently in
the employ of other paper manufacturers. At the age of twenty
years he was receiving a salary of two thousand dollars per annum,
and in the early fifties made the first wood pulp paper manufactured
in the United States.
At twenty-five he was prominent as a manufacturer and his repu-
tation for integrity and ability was established, but limited space
forbids the mention in detail of particulars of his business life. In
the year 1857 he was in Texas with his mother who had become the
wife of one of the leading citizens of that State.
Early in the Civil War Mr. Weston enlisted as a private, but in
1862 became captain of Company K, Forty-ninth Regiment of
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Maseachoeetts Volunteers, and saw considerable service. In 1863
he Ijotight the Defiance Mill iii Djilton, and the rest of his life was
one of the prmeipiTl manufacturers of paper in this coramonwealth.
In 1892 the Bjron Weston Company was organized and Mr. Wes-
ton was its firi^t president. The paper from his mills waa awarded
prizes and medals at the expositions in Piiiladclphia and Paris, and
at other places. Ilis residence was known as Weston-holme, and
he was the owner of Mount Weston^ a hill of five hundred acres on
which he had a Swiss house and a flock of five hundred sheep. On
another farm of one hundred and sixty acres he had fine herds of
Hoist ein and Jersey cattle. The town of Dal ton owes much to his
enterprise, and he built, or assisted others to build, as liiany ba one
hundred houses. Mr» Weston was a CongregationalLst, and gaye
liberally for the support of the church in Dalton. In 1875 be waa
elected to the State Senate, and in 1879-81 (three years) he was
the succc88ful can*lidate for lieutenant-governor. His prominence
seemed to indicate him as the most available man to represent the
western part of the State on the Kepublicau ticket. He was a
benefactor of Williams College, which conferred upon him the de-
gree of A.M. in 1.H86.
The list of business corporations Avith which Air. Weston
connected is a long one. Among the positions which he held was
that of vice-president of the Third National Bank of PittsfieJd,
trustee and nicniher of the finance committee of the Berkshire Life
Insurance Company, and tmstee of the Berkshire County Savings
Bank. His membership in the New-England Historic Genealogical
Society dates from 1882, June 28, 18(>5, he married Julia Clark
Mitchell, and had seven children. The volume entitled " Kcpreseo-
tative Men of Massachusetts, 1 8 UO-11>00," contains a portrait and
an elaborate biograpliical sketch of Mr. Weston. He died in Dal-
ton, November 8, 1898.
By Gkorob Kuhn Claeke, LL,B.
Andrew Mack Haines, one of the oldest and most esteemed citi-
zens of Galena, Illinois, died at his home in that city, Nov. 10th,
1898, at the age o{ 78 years. His general health had been remark-
ably good, uutil three days before hia death, when he suffered a
severe stroke of paralysis. He was a lineal descendent of one of the
oldest and best known families in England, of which he kept a
complete genealogical record. He was a member of the " New Hamp-J
shire family of Haines," whose founder. Deacon Sanuiel Haines^ can
from Westbury, Wiltshire, England, embarking at Bristol on the
ship '' Angel Gabriel,'' which sailed from King's Koads» June
1035.
Andrew Mack Haines was sLxth in lineal descent from Deacon
Samuel Haines, and of the seventh generation of the fauiUy in
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America. He was bom in Canterbury, New Hampshire, Jan. 1,
1820. After receiving his education in New England he went to
Galena, Illinois, in 1839, and was in the mercantile business there
until 1849, when he came to Boston and dealt in lumber until 1852.
At that time he returned to Galena and carried on a large general
wholesale trade until 1860, after which he was concerned in a lead
smelting business until 1888. Mr. Haines was treasurer of Galena
for tliree years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a
corresponding member of the New-England Historic Genealogical
Society since 1866, and a corresponding member of the State
Historical Society of Wisconsin. In 1842 he married Miss
Angeline Elizabeth Woodbury, daughter of John and Sarah (Allen)
Woodbury of Lynn, Massachusetts, who survives him. Of a
family of eight children, but three are left to mourn the death of a
dearly beloved father. They are Samuel A. of New York, Andrew
M. of San Francisco, and Mrs. Leo Le Bron of Galena.
Andrew Mack Haines was a remarkable man in many respects,
and was honored by every one in the community in which he lived.
He was an ideal citizen, a conscientious Christian and a devoted
husband and father. In the demise of this grand old pioneer settler
Galena has suffered a great loss. For fifty years Mr. Haines was a
diligent student of the genealogy of his family, and collected in
England and America much material for publication. Five years
ago this labor was interrupted by the impairment and final entire loss
of sight, which to a man of his literary habits was a great affliction.
The wonderful cheerfulness and great patience with which he bore
this trial showed the sterling character of the man, and were a marvel
to all who came in contact with him. Mr. Haines' extensive kindred
at home and abroad who are indebted to him for a great work of
family lore, will keenly regret not only the loss of their historian —
but of a good man and one universally respected.
Bj Mb8. Morna Haines Lb Bbon.
Charles Amasa Hewins, the eldest son of Amasa and Elizabeth
(Alden) Hewins, was bom in Dedham, Massachusetts, January 4,
1822. He was of unmixed Massachusetts stock, the blood of many
of the early families of the State flowing in his veins. On his
father's side he descended from Jacob' Hewins, who, with his wife
Mary, was admitted to the churdh in Dorchester in 1658, the line
running through Joseph,* Ebenezer,' William,* Amasa,* Amasa,'
making him of the seventh generation of the name in this country.
By the marriage of Ebenezer* and Judith Porter of Norton, he was
also a descendant of Major William Hathome of Salem. On the
side of his mother, the daughter of Paul and Rebecca (Newell)
Alden of Needham, his line^e could be traced to John Alden and
Priscilla MuUens of the Mayflower, and also to Edward and Con-
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K. E, HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY,
seer of Harvard UniverBity and was a leading spirit at the Com«J
inenceraenta and other reunions of his ahna mater. He has '
aptly styled *^ An American Gentleman." His genial nature, his^
high standard o4' eharacter, strict integrity, bosmess foresight, Io\'e
of kin and country, faithfulness in details and with common affain,
endeared him to a great host of people of every grade and conditioiu
Mr. Lee knew not only how to accumulate great wealth, but he]
possessed the rare gift of knowing how to spend it. He hadoQ]
money to throw away, but w^as ample in his gifts of beneficence,]
He loved Boston ; he cherished her traditions and revered everythiiig
which instructed the youth in the worthy and noble men and afikira,
of former days. Among his cherished objects were the saving of the
Old Sooth Meeting- House, erection of the Shaw Memorial
Harvard Memorial HalL These are only samples of the
beautitnl memorials which engaged his attention. Mr. L#ee
the creation of literature when it meant the upbuilding of a
life and the establishment of a finer character. He was for mmf
years interested in the Maesachusetts Historical Society, and in iU
Proceedings will be found many evidences of his thought and stutlj.
During all his busy years he frequently contributed short items,
articles and reminiscences to Boston jtapers, only a few of wduch had
even his initials attached. His contributions concerning social and
business affairs of his younger years are indeed a treasury.
Sir. Lee died at his home in BrookJine, November 24, 1898.
The occasion drew tbrtli many editorials and contributed articles in
the newspapers of Boston and New York. Magazines likewise foond
in his life and death a subject for inspuation and comfort. His fiiend
of many years and associate in many aifairs, John M. Forbes, died
a fiiw weeks earlier. The worth and value of such men are
measurable.
By the Kev. Ansox Titus.
I
George Mcxhoe Endicott, elected a resident member Decem-
ber 2, 1874, was the son of George and Sarah L» (Munroe) Eikli*
cott, and born in New York City> June 26, 1845.
He received his education in the public schools of New York, ana
at private schools in the neighborhood of that city. As his healtk
%vas delicate he was sent for a year or two to live on a farm in Chan-
tauffua County, near Jamestown, New York. Keturning to New
York he began his business life in a broker's office. Then he became
a member of tlic firm of Endicott, Hontoon and Wolfe, dealers in
gentlemen's furnishings. This connection did not last long. At its
dose he came to Boston, and between 1867 and *70 entered the firm
of Henry Cormerais & Co., dealers in china. Burned out in the
Boston fire of 1872, the firm was dissolved. Mr. Endicott thm
went into the insurance business, and became senior partner of the
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tile Library Association and for a time President of the West Rox-
bury Free Library Association. He was elected to the membership
of the N. E. Historic Genealogical Society in 1871. He was an
active and fearless opponent of slavery in the days when that system
was under arraignment before the American people, and a promoter
of the so-called Underground Railroad, by which so many bondmen
gained their liberty. Mr. Hewins was widely known and as widely
esteemed. His genial spirit, his stem integrity, his extensive know-
ledge of men and affairs, added to the charm of his personality, made
him an agreeable companion and a justly prized and honored friend.
In 1870 he made his first trip to the old world, after which date for
twenty-five years there were few summers when, with his wife and
6ome of his children, he did not turn his face thitherward, to feast
upon the attractions and delights of nature, art, literature, history,
which he there found to refresh and gladden his heart.
Mr. Hewins was favored with unusual health till 1881, when he
had the first of four serious attacks of pneumonia, the last of which,
occurring in the winter of 1897-8, so prostrated him that he never
fidly recovered from its debilitating effects. His failing strength
obliged him to cease going to his business near the end of October,
and a few days later he took his bed for the last time. After a
week's illness — a week of perfect consciousness, cheered by an intelli-
gent and serene trust in God and the immortal life — he breathed his
last, November 11, 1898.
'' E'en as he trod that day to God, so walked he from his birth,
In simpleness and gentleness and honor and clean mirth."
By the Rev. William S. Hbtwood.
Henky Lee, A.M., became a member of this Society in 1863,
and in 1870 a life member. He was born in Boston, September 2,
1817, the son of Henry Lee and Mary his wife, daughter of Hon.
Jonathan Jackson. His paternal ancestry is as follows : Henry,*
Joseph,* Thomas', Thomas*, Thomas*. His paternal ancestry in-
cludes the Higginson, Cabot, Pickering, Orne, Flynt and Mellows
families of Boston and Salem.
Mr. Lee married, October 20, 1845, Elizabeth Perkins, daughter
of Samuel Cabot of Boston, to whom children were bom, four of
whom survived their father. Mr. Lee was a graduate of Harvard
University in 1836, and soon thereafter began business in Boston,
establishing the firm Lee, Higginson & Co., the Union Safe Deposit
Co. and the Bell Telephone Company. But the engrossing cares of
business did not draw him from the delights of literature and the
duties of citizenship. In the war between the States Mr. Lee was
a member of the staff of Governor John A. Andrew and rendered
most honorable service to his country. Because of this position he
was called Colonel. Most of the years from 1867 he was an over-
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The circumstances of Mr, Denieon's early life prevented his se-
curing more than the ordinary education of the public school, but
that he improved well bia opportunity is shown by his being em-
ployed aa teacher at the age of eighteen. Soon after this, he went
to Bogs ton, where, after serving as an apprentice for several years,
he established tlie wholesale firm of Denison & Co, at 103 Milk St.
In 1857 he was induced by his brother-in-law, J. W. Brooks, then
known as 'Hhc railway king of the west," to relinquish his prosper*
ous dry-goods trade, and take up the railroad business. His finan-
cial shrewdness and his quiet hut stubborn persistence in times of dis-
couragement contributed much to the success of tlie Burlington and
Missouri River Railroad, of which he was treasurer. He was after-
wards chairman of the directors of the well-known Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy system.
Mr. Denisou's life was eo evenly balanced, and so sturdil]
managed, that there arc few salient points, and no startling deeds 1
attract attention. He simply met daily duties, as they came, bravely
and wisely. As a young man coming fi'om country to city, he was
then great enough to meet the change without shock, and strong
enough to master and rise above its perils. As a merchant he woo
the confidence of all with whom he dealt. Retail mercliants sooii>^
learned to depend on his advice as to the purchases they should
make, rather than to trust their own judgment; for they found his
advice was best for them and not tinged with any self-interest of his
own. His life illustrated the nobility and wortJi of the true mercan-
tile spirit in "its keen sense of values, its grasp of detaUs, its robust
energy, ks broad comprehension of relations, its nerve to seize
opportunity, and above all its fidelity to trust."* There was in 1
a trace of hardness, an intense practicality, but never any thing small
or narrow. Not only was his visible lite marked with the "glai
scratches of Cromwellian Puritan drift," bnt the iron of his Ironsidei
ancestor permeate<l his very being, and "he was Puritan to his
heart's core," None ever found in him any uuccrtainty in questions
of honor or righteousness. Those who knew him best doubted if he
ever needed to resist temptation* He seemed so determined that an
inducement to wrong had no allurement, "The rocks threw back
the sea without effort* The sea it was which roared and foamed and
renewed its vain endeavor," Neither prosperity nor adversity
affected his equanimity. The young men whom he trained in busi-
ness knew that he was absolutely inflexible in all matters of honor.
They may have wished that he were more pushing, but they never
questioned his stability.
His hereditary traits were mightily re-inforced by his active re-
ligious faith. His life was not so much religious as religion, for re-
ligion to Irm was not an addition, a pendant adornment, but it
his breathy thought, purpose, action. He believed deeply and
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changeably, but always favored freedom of thought and expression.
His ideal was living, and therefore always growing. His intensely
practical faith instinctively recoiled both from the dogmatism of the
past, and from the " doctrinaire rationalism " of the present. His
life was deep, yet open, not expressed in many words, but instinc-
tively demanding ^ the extension of Scripture into the office and onto
the street." He was a socialist in the only practical sense, holding
his property in trust for God, feeling that himself belonged to God
and humanity. '' He believed in the kingdom of God into which he
was bom, and in which he was esteemed, and his time and his
money were ready for its service." Like David, he wished the
House of the Lord to be glorious, and to this end was ready to im-
peril his fortune. So that to some he appeared too sacrificing, but
to those who knew him well his example made life worth living.
There was no discouragement, but inspiration in its excellence, for
it was within the reach of common men in the ordinary employments
of every day life. His life was a large life, intelligent, industrious,
enterprising, generous and compassionate, embracing both the
human and the divine. ^ It was the kind of life which enriches
this world and all worlds." It was and is everlasting life, for it still
abides, though its visible form is now withdrawn.
By the Bev. Silyamus Haywa&d, A.M.
Henry Martyn Clarke, a life member of this Society, elected in
1869, died in Boston, Dec. 10, 1898, aged 72. He was the son of
Dorus Clarke, D.D. (1797-1884) and Hannah Alvard Bliss (1801-
1876), and was born Nov. 19, 1826, at Blandford, Massachusetts,
where he received his early education, partly in the public school
and partly under his father's instruction. At the age of sixteen he
began his business career by entering the service of Greely and
Guild, wholesale grocers, in Boston. On the appointment of Philip
Greely as collector of the port Mr. Clarke went with him as private
secretary. Here he acquired a knowledge of political affairs, in
which he took an interest for many years, serving two terms in the
Massachusetts Legislature and going as delegate to many of the Re-
publican State conventions.
Mr. Clarke's main strength, however, was given to manufacturing.
After a brief period in the employment of Grant, Daniell & Co.,
paper commission merchants, he in 1855 became connected with
Samuel D. Warren & Co., also in the paper business. January 1,
1867, he organized the firm of H. M. Clarke & Co., the junior
partner being J. Dixwell Thompson. They operated mills in
Pepperell, Massachusetts ; Bennington, New Hampshire ; and West-
minster, Massachusetts. These mills had large capacity and many
employees. In May, 1873, the firm was dissolved and Mr. Clarke
retired permanently from business. Having a great fancy for
9. E. HiarroBic gzxzai/xsicai. sociktt*
farming, he beeame tbe owner of fine eslatei in Bdmoot and
Pd^pereD mai wag m pioneer in tbe art of creating the model (arm m
it it known lo-dajr. In 1870 he onpoited a boU and aeren heiferst
adeete^ fjncgn the bcist heidB in Canton Schwytz in Switzeriand.
Pkmooi to the fiOl of 1882 there had been hot tUi aing^ importar
tkm* He waa ako werj aneoeaifiil with Tiatncathire awine^ Siher
gnjf Durkmg and game poultry , and eapeciallj with his fine haraeSt
of whidi be Ind a large number. His eteblea and yanld are amc
the moflt ooDpfete in the countrj^ and by intelligent breeding
achieved a wide repotation for the improTement of hoiae-fleah.
lir. Clarice demrea mention for hia characteriatac generovtj. He
gave a spire-clock and a bell to the church at LooCTkeadow, hia
mother^0 native town, and organs to churphes at Belmont and
Pepperell. During the CitiI war he distiibated large sums for
pitriotic purposes. The Hampton Normal and Agricultural Insti-
tnte, Virginia, found in him a wUling helper, and many organized
diaritiea and priyate individuals would acknowledge his unstinted
bounty. His own tastes were broad and refined. He spared no
pains or expense to make his home attractive. He was domeatie
rather than eocial in his habits, and like many other men of greit
ability he found more happiness in creating than in the mere poosca
sion of his fortune and his fine estates. He accumulated a Taluabk
library and was fond of rare editions of choice books,
Mr, Clarke was married Oct. 15, 1857, to Jane Loomer Hurlbnt of
South Lee, who survives him with a daughter^ Mrs* Watson, and mm^
Henry M. Clarke, a member of this Society in the third generation*
Bj tlie R«T. £owAKi> G. Poarxm, AM.
Henry Augustus Ricte became a member of the Xew-En^rland
Historic Genealogical Societj" in 1869, and soon after a life member.
He was bom in Boston, December 13, 1816, and was the son of
David' Rice, bom 1779, and Hannah Thompson Bangs, his wife.
The earlier paternal ancestry is as follows : Elijah,* bom 1749, and
KeUef Williams ; Elijah,* bora 1722, and Huldah Keye^; Elisha,'
bom 1(>79, and Elizabeth Wheeler ; Thomas' and Mary ; Edmund',
bom about 1594, came from Barkhamsted, England, and settled in
Sudbury, Massachusetts, in 1639- Mr. Rice's maternal ancestry
is fully given in the genealogy of the Bangs family.
Mr, Rice married June 1, 1843, Eliza Matilda, daughter of
Captyio Allen Putnam of Salem ; she died October 9, 1853, aged
33 years. He married second, April 10, 1855, Agnes Lee, daughter
of Thomas Gushing, Esq., of Boston, By the first wife he had
Eliza P., bom March 9, 1845, and Henry Allen, born November
27, 1847 ; by the second wifc^ Daniel Denny, born May 27, 185b',
who died October 21, 1864, Mr. Rice was for fifty-eight years a
member of the firm of Denny, Rice & Co., of Boston, and was ever
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regarded as one of Boston's solid men. He died December 15,
1898, at his residence, 13 Marlborough Street, and on the occasion
of his funeral forty-one prominent business firms closed their houses.
By the Rev. Anson Titus.
Edwin Shepard Barrett was bom at the old homestead of his
family on Punkatassett Hill, Concord, Massachusetts, October 31,
1833. The genealogical line from the immigrant of his name is thus
given: Humphrey Barrett,* born in Kent, England, 1592, came to
Concord, Massachusetts, with three sons in 1639, died 1662,
married Mary , who died 1663. Humphrey* Barrett, junior,
bom in England, 1630, died Jan. 3, 1715-1716, married March 23,
1674-75, Mary Porter, bom 1656 died 1713. Benjamin' Barrett,
born Concord, May 7, 1681, died Oct. 25, 1728, married Jan.
3, 1704-05, Lydia Minott, bom 1687. Colonel James* Barrett,
bom Concord, July 31, 1710, died April 11, 1779, married Dec.
21, 1732, Rebecca Hubbard, born 1717, died 1806. Colonel
Nathan* Barrett, bom Concord, Dec. 30, 1735, died Feb. 22,
1791, married May 22, 1760, Miriam Hunt, daughter of Simon and
Mary (Raymond) Hunt, bom 1741, died 1824. Nathan' Barrett,
junior, bom Concord, May 17, 1763, died Feb. 4, 1829, married
Dec. 10, 1795, Mary Jones, born 1771, died 1853. Nathan'
Barrett, third, born Concord, Oct. 1, 1796, died Feb. 29, 1868,
married April 23, 1829, Mary S. Fuller, daughter of Lemuel and
Mary (Shepard) Fuller, born 1805, died 1853. Edwin Shepard*
Barrett was bom Oct. 31, 1833, the second son and the third child
of his parents. Mr. Barrett was also descended from Reverend
Peter Bulkeley, bom Jan. 31, 1582-3, died March 9, 1658-9, the
first minister of Concord, and from George Minott, bom 1594, died
1671. On his mother's side he claimed descent from Dr. Samuel
Fuller of the Mayflower and the Plymouth Colony.
Mr. Barrett passed his boyhood days in his old ancestral home,
living the life of a son of a well-to-do New England farmer, attend-
ing the schools of the town until he was sixteen years of age ; he then
left home and entered, as a boy, the store of Smith, Sumner and
Company, in the wholesale millinery business in Boston. In this
employ he continued for a year and then engaged with the hide and
leather house of E. M. Carleton and Company in the same city. In
this he showed so much faithfulness and ability that, in a few years,
although without capital, he became a member of the firm. On the
dissolution of the firm, about 1860, Mr. Barrett was occupied for
some time in closing up its affairs, and then assisted in sending the
Concord artillery to Washington in 1861 ; he visited the company
at the front and was present with it at the battle of Bull Run, of
which he was a spectator at close range. He wrote an account of the
engagement for the Boston Traveller of August 1, 1861, and twenty-
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fire rears later printed ^* Wluit I Sam o( Bull Rtm^*^ id a pampb*
let of thirty pagest inakiiig a most gnphic and iDteresdog storj of
the afTair. Soon after this he went to Xew York and was in the
brokerage basiness. At this time he married Miss 5Iaria TbooMS
Gilinore, daogbter of Governor Gilmor^ of New Hampdhire* At a
later period he remoTed to Concord, Masaachosetta. where he served
for some months as Deputy U- S. ^larshal. For the yeara 1864
and 1865 he was Aodttor of the State of New Hampshire, devoting
kioiaelf to the care of the military accounts of that State and living
Ib the State capital.
At the close of the war he returned to Concord, Mass. , and took op
hid residence there once more. He engaged in tJie hide and leather
business with the firm of Alden and Edmands in Boston, removing
later to Cambridge in order to be nearer the place of his business.
On the deatli of his wife Mr. Barrett again returned to Concord,
which he never afterward left. Here he brought his second wife,
Laura Emerson ^ the daughter of Henry tuid Elizabeth Emerson of
Boston. They were married November 7, 1877. At this time he
bought a lot of land, near the North Bridge, and built a very fine
mansion on the very battlefield of April 19, 1775, calling the est^e
*" Battle Lawn."
Mr. Barrett took up his life once more in Concord with the same
energy, ability and faithftilness as had characterized him through bis
earlier years. A^ a citizen he was foremost ia good work* earnest
in the affairs of the church, of the schools, of the local politics. He
suggested and brought abr:>ut the foundation of the Tuesday Cluh,
now merged in the Social Circle, a most successful body. A gentle-
man of courteous and agreeable manners, of good intelligence and
with excellent conversational powers, he was a popular and osefid
citizen, a good neighbor and a loyal ft'iend. He was a member of
the Massashusettg Society of the Sons of the American Revolution,
for some years its President, and for nearly two years, until his
death, the President of the National Society of the same organixa*
tion. He was also a member of the Society of Colonial Wars by
descent from Ensign Hiim|>hrey Barrett, junior. Colonel James
Barrett and Cuptaiu Nathan Barrett, of the Bunker Hill SIonumeDt
Associatiao, of the New- England Historic Genealogical Society,
and of the military order of the Loyal Legion. He was for one
year the Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Trade, He died
in Concord, December 21, 1898.
By Franciji H. Baow.^, M.D.
Hon. John Cilmminos, in the words of the late Gen, Francis A.
Walker, ** one of the mo&t useful citizens of his native Common-
weulth," wm born in Woburo, October 19, 1812, and died on the
estate on which he was born, December 21, 1898, at the advanced
age of eighty-six years.
MEMOIRS. CXIU
Mr. Cummiugs was largely self-taught, but possessed naturally a
strong will and powerful intellectual grasp, added to a large amount
of good solid common-sense, which, with his remarkable disinterest-
edness in public life, his generosity, his severe integrity, and his
kindliness in personal intercourse, made him a power on any board
of officers with which he was associated. He did much for the ele-
vation and education of the workingmen in his employ, and in the
days when such schools were not publicly kept he opened an even-
ing school for their benefit at his expense. It is said that at one
time ^ Cummingsville " was a name better known in some parts of Ire-
land than the name Massachusetts. In addition to his business in
the line orieather and to the management of his large farm, he be-
came interested in banks, and for thirty years was president of the
Shawmut National Bank of Boston. As an officer of the banks,
National and Savings, of his native town, he performed long and
faithful and very efficient service. As a town officer, a member of
the legislature, a trustee of the Public Library, and of Warren
Academy, and as one of the school conmiittee, he also performed
signal and distinguished service. He was a member of the Centen-
nial Board of Finance, which redeemed from failure, and con-
ducted to a triumphant success the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876.
His relations were most intimate with the Boston Society of Natural
History, and in the department of science which this institution fitly
represents he made acquirements, which, considering the occupation
of his time by business cares and duties, were remarkable. To the
Agricultural College at Amherst and the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, he rendered inestimable services. Of the Institute of
Technology he was for seventeen years the treasurer and a member
from its organization of the executive committee of the corporation.
By a vote of the corporation in 1889, when he retired from the
office of treasurer, Mr. Cummings's name was applied, in perpetuity,
to the laboratories of mining engineering and metallurgy, in recog-
nition of his services. He was a member of the board of directors
of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society for eighteen
years, from 1871 to 1889.
His ancestors, living in Wobum, were John,* Ebenezer,* David.'
The last-named was of Andover in 1756, when he purchased a lot
of land in Wobum. Hon. John Cummings occupied land owned
by these ancestors, all pursuing the same trade as himself.
He was twice married. First, to Sarah, daughter of James and
Mary Phillips of Swampscott, on February 9, 1837. She died
February 9, 1877, aged 63 years, and on the fortieth anniversary
of their marriage. Second, to Mary P. C. Hall of Ipswich, Au-
gust 25, 1881. She survives. Mr. Cummings. had no children.
This notice is condensed from a memoir in the Reoistbb for July, 1S99, by William
B. CUTTBA, Esq.
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N. E. mSTORIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
cep-
Cov, 1
Dudley Tappan Chase, A.M., was born in Cornish, New
Hampsiiire, April 2, 1823, He was the third son of CoL Lebbeaa
and Nizaiila (March) Chase, and of lineal descent in the tenth gen-
eration fi'oui Thomas Chase of Himdric, Parish of Chesham, Eng-
land.
Aquik* Chaac ecttlcd in Hampton, Maggachn setts ^ 1639 or '40,
had eleven children, of which Moses was the youngest. Moses* of
Newbnry, Maeaachiisetts, had nine children, of which Daniel waa
the second, and removed to Littleton, Mass., later to Sutton, Mass.
Daniel'^ married Sarah March, had ten children, of which the eldest
was Samuel, bom Sept, 28, 1707. Samuel* Chase married Mary
Dudley, had ten children, the third being Jonathan. Jonathan*
married, second, Sarah Hall, daughter of Rev. Dr. David Hall of
Sutton, by w^hom w^as born CoL Lebbeus Cha^ae. General Jonathan
Chase was the paternal grandfather of the sul>jcct of tin's sketch, and
served w^ith particular distinction in the War of the Revolution,
being in command of the northern regiment of New Hampshire
troops, and the revolutionary history of the state, Kevolutionary
Rolls and other evidence show him to have been an officer of excep-
tional ability. CoL Lebbeus*' Chase waa born Jan. 21, 1779,
died Feb. 22, 18G5. He married Feb. 19, 1809, Nancy Chi
daughter of Simeon Chase of Bethel, Vermont. She waa bom N
25, 1789, and died June 14, 1814. By this marriage three chil-
dren were born, CoL Lebbeus Chase married, second, Nizaula
March of Millbury, Massachusetts, Jan. 8, 1815. By this mar-
riage were born seven children, the fitlh being Dudley Tappan'
Chase. He married first, Mrs, Adelaide G. Merrifield, daughter of
Edward R. Campbell of Windsor, Vermont, Nov. 12, 1851, Two
children were born, both d}^ng in infancy. Adelaide G. (Camp-
bell) Merrifield, born Sept. 4, 1822, died Sept. 8, 1856. Mr.
Chase married second, Mrs. Sula Powers Smith, daughter of Capt.
Obed Powers of Cornish, New Hampshire, Feb. 4, 1868. A
daughter by this alliance died in infancy,
Dudley Tappan Chase attended the common schools^ and later
followed the higher branches and preparation for college in Kimball
Union Academy of Meriden, New Hampshire, being a graduate of
this institution in tlie class of 1S44. Entering Dartmouth College^
he graduated in the class of 1848, with the degree of A.B. The
honorary degree of A.M. w^as conferred in 1857. Having chosen
the profession of law, he studied with ex-Gov. Carlos Coolidge of
Vermont and Warren Currier of Windsor, Vermont, and was ad-
mitted to practice in Windsor County in 1849, having during th«t
year graduated from Yale Law^ School. He was admitted to prac-
tice in the United States Couils in 1859, and continued with his
profession until 1863. Ill health compelled him to relinquish his
practice at tliis time, and he removed to Clax*emont, New Hamp-
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shire, where he purchased a farm, and for the remainder of his life
followed this vocation. In all matters of life he became an author-
ity and student of the detail in its connection. So in his new voca-
tion he became a student of the philosophy of husbandry. Upon
the organization of the New Hampshire State Grange in 1873 he
became its first Grand Master, and continued to serve as such until
1878. From his legal ability its earliest laws were drafted under
his direction, and later, upon the organization of the National
Grange, he became influential in its management and filled several
offices therein. Following a distinguished ancestry of the Masonic
Fraternity he, like them,, became a member of the Ancient Craft in
1871, and acceptably filled the chair of Worshipful Master for two
years — 1881 and 1882. In 1898, with four others, he served as
special committee in arranging the details of the Masonic Centennial
of Hiram Lodge, No. 9, of Claremont, subsequently engaging in
the collection of the addresses delivered on that occasion and other
historical material in connection.
Mr. Chase was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church in
Claremont, and for many years active in the work of the same. He
was elected a member of the New-England Historic Genealogical
Society, November 2, 1898. He was also a member of the New
Hampshire Society Sons of the American Revolution, as a lineal
descendant of Gen. Jonathan Chase. He died, aft;er a short illness,
Dec. 31, 1898.
Bj Cha&les Btbon Spoffobd.
Haydn Brown of West Newbury, Massachusetts, was bom in
West Newbury, February 16, 1819, and died in that town January
16, 1899. He was the son of Benjamin and Lucy (FoUensbee)
Brown of West Newbury, and married Harriet K. Emery in 1843,
by whom he had four children. In 1846, after working at the
bench as a comb-maker for some years, he went into partnership
with the late S. C. Noyes, and founded the firm of S. C. Noyes &
Co., who for nearly half a century were the leading manufacturers
of horn combs in America. In 1876 and 1877 he represented his
district in the Massachusetts Senate, and at various times held many
positions of trust. He was elected a member of the New-England
Historic Genealogical Society in 1867, and became a life member
in 1870.
Although reared in poverty and without the advantages of a good
education, Mr. Brown became one of the best posted men in Essex
County on the topics of the day. He was a great lover of nature,
music and flowers, and gave much study to these subjects, even in
his later days. He was a fine example of the self-made man, hon-
est, honorable and straightforward, and to the end of his days en-
joyed the ftiU confidence of all those that knew him.
By GiLMAN W. Bbown.
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N. E. HISTORIC 6EXEALOOICM. SOCIETT.
Leox A&D Thompson ww boni in Wobctni* Mmwjfhiiiwtli!!, No?em-
ber 21t 1817, aod died ther^ Janaarf 21, 1699. He was the fiooof
Colaiiel Leonard Thompaon aiMl Haiuiali (WjmaD) TboiD{w>ii. In
the '*red schoolbouae" of the fiufaerB, with tis limited aooooimodi-
tioDBf he learned soooeaafbllj the '^ three r'a," the body of the
don of that daj ; and diere, aa he himself nid, ^ Morse'a
famished the incentive for future travel.'' Warren Academy m
Wobttm waa founded in his yonth, and here ^fr. Thorn peon atlen*
ded, pursuing as thon>ugh a course as he cared to take. He did
not, however, remain long at home. He sei out for
Various towns were tried, and e\'en vojagea on the sea to
ports.
I find that in 1837 be was clerk in an auction store in Boston,
later in a shoe store in Hallo well, Maine, and Hartford, Connecti-
cut. In 1842 he opened a store in Wobum for the sale of sndi
diverse articles as shoemakers' tools, hats, boots and shoes. In
1852 he purchased the hardware and stove business in Wobum, in
which be continued till 18il4» Before the year 1850, firom the means
of information now at hand, Mr. Thompson, it would appear, ia
pursuing bis course of travel on the sea, had visited the West Indies
and Russia, the latter many times, many places along the New flng*
land coast, and had spent some months in a trip to the Pacific coast
of the Uoited States* After the opening of the longer routes
railroad travel he visited often different sections of North Amei
varied with an occasional trip to Europe in his later life, going
to Alaska, at an age when most men would be thinking of sta^
home. His last long trip was to the Trans-Mississippi Exposition at
Omaha, to which he went alone.
He served as school committeeman, town treasurer, sinking fund
commissioner, justice of the peace, public library committeeman and
trustee, representative to the General Court, and in nmny minor
capacities in positions involving work and responsibility. He was a
hfe member of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society, a
founder, trustee, and the most active member of the Rumfard
Historical Association, and the leadinfi: promoter of the association
for publiiihing the Thompson Memorial, a genealogical publiojuion
giving the history of the Wobum Thompson family. He published
at his own expense the diary of his ancestor Samuel Thompson, who
had been a lieutenant in tlie French war in 1758. He was a mem-
ber of the Society of Colonial Wars and of the American Library
Association and its subordinate society tlie Massachusetts Libraiy
Club, of which he was a life-member. He had an inherited and grei^
fondness For things of the past age. He was fond of placing monu-
ments to iiuirk past events, and not a few of these were erected with
his generous aesii*tance, if not almost entirely at his own expense.
I'he crowning event in Mr, Thompson's life as a public benefactor
MEMOIBS. CXni
was hia donation to the citizens of Wobum of the Burbeen Free
Lecture Fund. October 7, 1892, at a public celebration of the
250th anniversary of his native city, he gave the sum of $6,000,
which he increased to a total of $11,000, May 26, 1897, by the gift
of a further sum of $5,000 — the income of all of which was to be for-
ever used for the establishment and maintenance in Woburn of a
course of annual lectures, free to the public, on historic, scientific or
other educational subjects. In his last will he donated the sum of
$4,000, additional to his other gifts, making the munificent sum of
$15,000 for the purpose of these lectures. In order to honor an
ancestral family, small numerically, but once considerable in influ-
ence in Woburn, he named his course the Burbeen Free Lecture
Course.
He married. May 26, 1847, Miss Maria Laurens Smith, daughter
of Cyrus and Tryphena (Brooks) Smith, of Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Their children were Jennie Lind, the wife of James Burbeck, and
mother of Ethel S., Benn Thompson and Bertha M. Burbeck;
Lewis Waldo, associated in business for many years with his father
and now his successor ; Nellie Smith, who married Edward L. Shaw
of Woburn, having two daughters, Sibyl and Marion Shaw ; and
Edgar Bradford, a distinguished mechanical engineer of St. Paul,
Minnesota.
In forming a general estimate of his character it may be said of
him that he was a ftiend of education ; that he believed in educa-
tion as the best means of enabling the people to help themselves ;
that while libraries and lectures and practical experience might be
one means, extensive travel was another equally important. He
was a good example in his own career of all four processes or in-
fluences for the uplifting of the individual. He is no longer here to
inspire us, but his memory will remain, in the words of his pastor
for forty years, that of " a good man desirous of fulfilling the full
measure of his existence."
This notice is condensed from a memoir in the Register for October, 1899, bj
William R. Ccttbr, Esq.
Augustus Ramsay Bayley was born May 23, 1818, at Went-
worth. New Hampshire. He was the son of Simon and Selina
(Ramsay) Bayley. He was descended from Richard Bayley, who
came over in 1638, in ship " Bevis," presumably with Sir Richard
Dummer. His descent is as follows: Richard* and Ednah Hal-
stead of Rowley, Mass. ; Joseph* and Abigail Trumbull of Bradford,
Mass. ; Richard* and Joanna Webster of Bradford ; Richard* and
Rachel Page of Haverhill, Mass. ; Richard* and Mehitabel Emerson
of West Haverhill, who moved to Plymouth, New Hampshire, about
1777 and later to Berlin, Vermont; Simon* and Selina Ramsay of
Rumney and Wentworth, New Hampshire.
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N. E. HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY,
Simon* kept the tavern at Wcntworth, where Augustus was born,
the youngest of six, and soun after moved to Boston, where he died
when his eon was quite young, and the boy was sent to Kumney to
his maternal grandfather, James Ramsay, with whom he remained
several years and attended school. His mother moved to L#owell,
Massachusetts, and he joined her for a time, but in 1831, when
thirteen years old, he went to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to his
uncle, Alexander Hamilton Ramsay, who kept a drug store near the
College. He went into the store and learned the business. In
1855 he purchased the drug business of Henry Thayer, on Main St.,
corner of Essex, Cambridgeport, and remained here until he moTed
into a new block in Central Square, a sliort dretance from hie old
store. He remained in thia store until his death, which took place
Jan. 30, 18911, after a short illness. He married, in 1847, Sarah,
daughter of Capt. Francis Wells of Cambridgeport and had two
children, Francis Augustus and Helen Louise, who, with his widow,
survive him.
He was a sunny tempered, genial man, who did many kind deeds
quietly and left many friends. He was fond of books, paintings
and music, and was much interested in the genealogy of his family.
His devotion to his business left him little time for social pleasures,
but his friends in visiting him at his place of business were assured
of a hearty welcome. He was elected a member of the New-Eng-
land Historic Ciencalogical Society in 1876, He was also a member
of the Bo8tnii Conmuindery of Knight Templars, of Mizpah Masonic
Lodge of Cambridge and of the Union Club of Cambridge.
By Francis ArousTua Batlbt,
Daniel Baxter Stedman was a descendant of Isaac St^dman,
wlio came to this country from London, England, in tlie " Elizabeth,"
in 1635, and settled at Scituate. In 1650 he removed to Mudily
River (now Brookline), where he died in 1678. The line of descent
from Isaac' is as follows : Thomas,* Joseph,^ Josiah/ Josiab/
Daniel Baxter,^
Tlie subject of this sketch received Ins early education at private
schools in Boston, in wliich city ho was born on the 18th of April,
1817* Later, he continued his studies at Concortl, Massachusetts,
wliere he was a classmate of Judge Hoar, of whom he often spoke
in tones of marked affection. Having completed his studies, he was
apprenticed to the firm of Marsh, Capen A Lyon, at that time the
le^iding publishers of Boston, Here he became acquainted with
many eminent men of letters, historians and writers, and from his
intercourse vvitli them, derived his love for deep rea4ling, which
folhiwed hiui, and was a great source of pleasure to him all through
his life. During his apprenticeship he lived, as waa the custom in
those days, in the home of one of the co-partners, Mr, Nolmm
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Capen. Mrs. Capen was a very lovely, motherly woman, of whom
he became very fond, and who had much to do in strengthening a
naturally strong character. Here he met and was thrown into very
close relationship with the leading Democratic statesmen of the
country, who were accustomed to visit Mr. Capen*s for the purpose
of exchanging ideas as to the welfare of the nation. He was often
present during their discussion of Government matters, and gave
close attention to their reasonings. While he appreciated and
applauded the ability and earnestness shown in their discussions, they
were not in accord with his feelings or with the opinions he had
formed from reading the arguments of both parties, and his virgin
vote was thrown for the candidate of the old Whig party, to whose
principles he always held, becoming later in life a strong Anti-
Slavery Republican. Finishing his apprenticeship, he did not elect
to follow the publishing business, but with his brother-in-law, Isaiah
Atkins, formed a co-partnership under the firm name of Atkins &
Stedman for the importation of china, glass and earthenware.
After a few years Mr. Atkins retired, and Mr. Stedman, with his
brother and two of his sons, continued the business under the firm
name of D. B. Stedman & Co., and was very successftil until
Boston's conflagration in 1872, at which time, the insurance being
almost wholly in Boston companies, he lost his entire fortune. In
1867 he was a representative from Dorchester in the General Court,
where he performed good service to the State as chairman of the
Hoosac Tunnel Committee. Political life required more time than
he felt justified in taking, and he declined a re-nomination.
In October, 1887, he removed to Chicago where, with his wife,
he made his home with two of his sons, who were in business in that
city. Mr. Stedman was elected a member of the New-England
Historic Genealogical Society in 1870 and became a life member in
1871. He was a member of the Union League Club and in. Chicago
of the Tippecanoe Club. He was a 32d degree Mason. He
married, March 13, 1839, his cousin, Miriam White Stedman, who
with five sons, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren,
survives him. He was a man of very strong affections, not alone
for his own family, whose pleasures and happiness were his first
thought, but among his friends and acquaintances. To know him
was to love and respect him. Especially among the poorer classes
was he loved and honored and his name reverb to this day. For
many years he suffered much from rheumatic gout, an unusually
severe attack of which caused his death in Chicago on the 3d of
March, 1899.
By Daniel Baxtbb Stbdmajt, Jr.
George Rooebs Howell, A.M., son of Charles and Mary
(Rogers) Howell, was bom June 15, 1833, in the town of Southamp-
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K. E. HISTOniC GENEALOGICAL SOCTETT.
ton, Long let] and, where he passetl his boyhood. Hie first American
ancestor was Edward Howell of Marsh (yibbon, Buckingham shire,
England, who settled in Boston in 1639, and soon thereafter removed,
to Southampton, where he was one of the earliest settlers. South-
ampton, Long Island, was the first town settled by the English in
the State of New York.
Mr. Howell attended the district school and the academy at South-
ampton, He early manifested a love for books, and after due pre-
paration at the academy he entered the sophomore class at Yale
College in 1851, at the age of 18. Yale was under the presidency
of Theodore D, Woolsey, D.D,, assisted by Professors SilUman*
Olmstead and Hadley. Mr. Howell made rapid progress in Km
studies, and graduated in 1854 with high honors. He spent seveml
years in teaching at academies^ continuing his researches at the same
time. In the spring of 1801, Air. Howell decided to study for the
niinietr}% and in September of that year he entered Princeton The-
ological Seminary, from which he was graduated in 1864, He
engnged in mini!*terial work in western New York for about two^
years. An incident then occurred that turned Mr. Howell's atten-
tion to a literary life. In 1865, the 225th anniversary of the settle-
ment of Southampton was to be celebrated, and Mr. Howell was
invited to deliver the address on that occasion. He interested and
de Ugh ted his audience. In the following year his address was en-
larged and printed under the title of "' The Early History of South-
ampton, Long Island, with Genealogies." A second edition of this
wH:)rk was published in New York in 1887, making an octavo volume
of 473 pages.
In 1865, on the recommendation of Dr, Macauley, secretary of
one of the Presbyterian boards at Philadelphia, Mr. Howell vnm
offered a professorship of Latin or Greek, at hts option, in a college
in Iowa. His cngageuients forbade his accepting the offer. A
short time after his declination of the professorship, the presidency
of the college was offered him, but this, too, he declined. In 1872,
at the snggcstion of Dr. S. B» Woolworth, he was induced to accept
an office in the State library at Albany, Kew York, as assistant
librarian. In this office Mr. HowcU rendered tlie State valuable
service. His early study of various languages stood him in good
stead in the classification, cataloguing and arranging of the many
volumes in the general library. His suggestions with regard to the
purchase of suitable and desirable volumes have been very useful in
the development of the resources of the library.
In 1866 Air. Howell was elected a corresponding member of the
New-England Historic Genealogical Society, For eeveml years he
was the secretary of the Albany Institute, in the welfare of which
he took a very deep interest. He read several valuable papers on
scientific subjects before the Institute, some of which have been
MEMOIRS. CXXl
published in the ** Transactions of the Albany Institute,'' including
'* Linguistic Discussions," " The Open Polar Sea," and ^ Heraldry
in America." His wide knowledge of existing works of local history
and genealogy, as well as his literary and scientific attainments, made
him especially valuable to the readers of the library. In addition
to his works on scientific and literary subjects Mr. Howell wrote an
amusing book entitled "Noah's Log Book," that gained for him
much favorable criticism.
On March 18, 1868, Mr. Howell was married to Miss Mary
Catherine Seymour, daughter of Norman and Frances Hale (Met-
calf ) Seymour of Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York.
Mrs. Howell as well as her husband, has been engaged in literary
and social work. She has been especially active in prosecuting the
cause of the woman suffragists. Mr. and Mrs. Howell had one son,
Seymour, who died while a student at Harvard College. Mr. Howell
died at Albany, April 5, 1899.
By William Hebbick G&ifpith, Esq.
A fuller memoir of Mr. Howell with portrait appeared in the Rboistbr for April,
1900.
Hon. Frederick Smyth, A.M., was bom in Candia, New Hamp-
shire, March 9, 1819. He waa the son of Stephen and Dolly
(Rowe) Smyth. His grandfather was Joseph Chase Smyth, and
his great-grandfather. Chase Smyth. His ancestors were farmers,
men and women of thrift and intelligence, and young Smyth was
early trained in the hardest kind of farm labor. He received such
education as the good common schools of his native town could give,
supplemented by a term at Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.
With a view to pursuing a college course, he taught school several
winters. He early went into trade at Candia, but in 1839 came to
Manchester and entered the employ of George Porter, who carried
on a general merchandise business. At the end of the year Mr.
Smyth's employer pursuaded him to give up the idea of a college
education and adopt a mercantile life. He soon became a partner in
the business, which was successfully carried on until 1849, when he
was elected city clerk, — the beginning of a long official career, local
and national. After serving as city clerk for three years, he was
elected mayor of Manchester in 1852, and re-elected in 1853 and in
1854.
In 1857 and 1858, Mr. Smyth was a member of the legislature
of New Hampshire, and was also made treasurer of the Reform
School, as it wslq then called. About the same time he was select-
ed as treasurer of the New Hampshire Agricultural Society, a posi-
tion he held ten years. He was a director in the United States Ag-
ricultural Society, and was a manager of the three great fairs held
at Richmond, Chicago and St. Louis by the national association.
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N. E. inSTORlC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
He was also vice-president of the American Pomolo^ical Society
In 1861 he was appointed one of the agents on the part of the United
States to the International Exhibition at London. Hid apiKtiot-
inent gave him nnuflual fiieilitiea for study and observation in tha
highest circles of London and England, and he was also accredited,
from the various associated bo<lic8 with which he waa connected at
home, to tlie Royal Agricultnral Society. After visiting England,
he took a trip on the continent* The gathering proportions of the
war at home, however, led him to cut short his travels, and in Sep-
tember he returned to Manelicster. After the battle of Gettysburg,
and again after the battle of the Wilderness, he went to the front
and gave efficient aid in caring for the sick and wounded. One re-
sult of exposure to the bin*niug sun and malaria of the battlefield
waa the first serious illness of his lite.
In 1865 Mr* Smyth was elected Uovemor of New Hamp&hire, and
he was re-elected in 1866. In 1878 he was appointeil by Presideat
Hayes honorary commissioner to the International Exposition at
Paris. He went on this trip accompanied by Mrs. Smyth and
visited Egypt and Palestine, as well as many European countriei
before returning home. In his later life he made repeated European
trips and also traveled extensively in this country and in Mexico and
Cuba. These travels contributed to make Governor Smyth an inter-
esting man. lie was a pleasant raconttur^ and his experiences in
the different parts of the globe furnished him with an abundant fund
of information. Hie pleasant home abounded in tokens of travel,
curious and rare bit^ of many lands, telling of a spirit that loved
nature and loved to travel among mankind and study the habits
customs of those with whom be was thus brought in contact.
Mr. Smyth was a genein>ua and benevolent man. He gave cheet^
fully of his abtmdance, and no man ever more readily lent a hand to
those who were trying to help themselves. He was an honored
member of the Franklin-street Congregational Society, where his ia-
thieuce for good was always felt. In 1865 Dartmouth college con*
ferred upon him the honorary degree of master of arts. He
elected a resident member of the New-England Historic Genealogi-
cal Society in 1888, and was vice-president of the Society 1894-96.
Mr. Smyth was married in 1844 to Miss Emily Lane, a daughter
of Jolm Lane of Candia. In 1885 Mrs. Smyth died, and in 1886
he married while in Scotland, Miss Marion Hamilton Cossar, who
survives him. He died in Hamilton, Bermuda, April 22, 1899.
Cearles Burnham Whitman, a life member since 1896, who
died at Kampart City, Alaska, April 26, 1891>, was bora in Soiisli
Boston, August 22, 1848, son of Snow and Mary Kidder (Frort)
Whitman* He was descended from John Whitman*, who was of
Weymouth^ Masa.j as early as 1638, through Thomas* born 1629|
M£MOIRS. CXXlll
Nicholas', John* born 1704, Ezra* born 1747, David Snow* born
1774, Snow' born 1801.
Mr. Whitman married in Boston, September 5, 1894, Anna How-
ard Bo wen of Warren, R. I., daughter of Henry A. and Deborah
Luther (Bushee) Bowen, who survives him. He was educated at
the Lawrence Grammar School, receiving there a Franklin medal, at
the Boston Latin School and the Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology. His experience in a law office for several years gave him
some familiarity with public records, which he subsequently used to
advantage, as he had a decided faculty for research, and became not
only an enthusiastic but an expert genealogist. He rendered valua-
ble assistance in connection with the compilation of the Whitman
Genealogy, and in many other similar undertakings, being especially
interested in the Frost and Bowen families. His exceedingly quiet
manner and retiring disposition doubtless prevented him from assum-
ing the position warranted by his fitness for and familiarity with
genealogical work. But notwithstanding he was noticeably modest
and unassuming, he made many friends by his genial manners and
his kindness, being ever ready to give assistance to others. He was
also interested in scientific matters, and latterly devoted much time
to the study of facts relating to mining in Alaska, which resulted in
his joining a party going there in 1898. About six months later
his life work was ended, his death being caused by asphyxiation
in descending a mine.
By Fbancis Everett Blake.
Willis Barnabee Mendum was born in Portsmouth, New
Hampshire, December 7, 1826, the fifth of the eleven children of
John and Adeline (Perkins) Mendum. His father, a man greatly
respected for many substantial qualities, was, during more than
thirty years, one of the stage drivers of the line of coaches between
Portsmouth and Boston, — an establishment which was the pride of
the good people of those towns and of the intermediate country, for
its admirable equipment of high-fed, well groomed, fast horses and
elegant Concord-built coaches, and for their skilful drivers. These
energetic and faithful men were renowned for the punctuality and
safety with which their daily trips were made, heedless of weather
or any obstruction. Carrying news and messages gratuitously from
neighbor to neighbor, and bearing orders and remittances which the
high rates of postage then prevailing excluded from the mail, they
fulfilled the service now rendered by the modern system of express
companies. When their occupation was superseded by the build-
ing of railways, many of these men became railway officials and ex-
press messengers or managers.
The subject of this sketch, a diligent scholar from his youth, stood
high in his class in the Portsmouth High School, and was there fitted
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N, E. HISTORIC GENEAIXXJICAL SOCIETY.
for college » but failiog health compelled him to relmqiiish study , ami
Id 1843 he accepted a position in the Suffolk Bank, Boston, which
then, with a large etatt* of clerks, fiilfiUed some the duties of the
uiorlcrn clearing-bouse. His health auffereil from the cloge confine-
ment, and he wae led to adopt a line of bueineee affording exercise
in the open air. He bought out an est^iblished grocery concern in
Boston, and soon had several profitable branches. He wae inatra*
mental in forming a union of the trade, himself presiding at the early
meetings, which established the Grocers* Association, now widely
known for its successful Food Fairs. During his busiest years he
retained his fondness for literary work, pursuing classic studies in
leisure hours at home, and enjoying visits to the Boston Athenaeum
when he could steal a few hours from business appointments. Ear-
nest in the love of progress, he 'was an early and constant worker for
the temperance cause, and an advocate for the abolition of slavery
at a time when such efforts wx^re not only unpopular, but positively
hazardous. Early in the w^ar for the Dnion, he so incurred the ill-
will of a large number of sympathisers with slave power, that he felt
obliged to remove his family from their home to escape threatened
violence*
Hia home during the last twenty years of his life was at " Cottage
Side,** East Cottage Street, Dorchester, near to "The Old Blake
House," the home of the Dorchester Historical Society, of which he
was the diligent and honored Secretary. Early interested in the
study of political economy, his reading of Dr, Wayland'e and simi-
lar treatises confirmed him m tlie principles of ^e€i trade and the
hope of their acceptance by all the commercial nations* Of the
liberal school of religion, he was a constant attendant on the service*
of the Universnlist church, and in the last year of his life was modi
interested in the erection of the church on Virginia Street. To the
many calls upon him for aid in works of progress and reform, he res-
ponded to the full extent of his pecuniary ability, as well as by wise
advice and personal effort. Within a few hours of his death he
been engaged exhaustively in philanthropic labors • He was
inspiring example of modest, conscientious, imselfish service
He was a member of the Xew-England Historic Genealoj
Society from the year 18S»5. He died in Dorchester, May 8, 1899.
By Joirjf JoBEFH Mat.
r wise
William Wallace Bailey, A.B., LL.B,, was bom in Hop-
kinton, New Hampshire, November 11, 1829. He was the son of
Thomas and Jemima (Smith) Bailey. He attended the district
sehools of bis native place, and was a student at Pembroke AcJideniy
and the New Hampshire Conference Seminary at Northfield, where
he fitted fc>r college. He entered Dart month College in 1850, and
was graduated in the class of 1854. He read law in the office of
MEMOIBS. CXXV
George & Foster in Concord, New Hampshire, and completed his
course of study in the law school at Albany, New York, where
he was graduated in 1856. Following his graduation he settled in
Nashua and continued his practice there up to the time of his death.
He was known as a sound and able lawyer, having the confidence
of the court, his associates at the bar and a numerous clientage. He
was city solicitor of Nashua for 1884, during which time the legal
interests of the city were faithfully cared for. He was active in
public affairs and represented his ward in the legislature in 1863
and 1864, and was supported by his party for state senator in 1867
and 1868, for presidential elector at large on the democratic ticket
in 1884, and for member of congress in 1886. Mr. Bailey served
the state as a trustee of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture
and the Mechanic Arts from 1871 to 1876, and as a trustee of the
state library. He also served the city of Nashua for a number of
years as a member of the Board of Education, and as trustee of
the public library from 1873 to 1897. In all these positions he
rendered faithful service, his integrity and singleness of purpose
never having been called in question.
He was director and president o£ the Wilton Railroad Company
from 1871 to 1874, when he was elected a director of the Nashua &
Lowell Railroad, a position to which he was re-elected every year to
the time of his death. He was also treasurer of the corporation
since 1891. He was president of the Nashua Savings Bank from
1879 to 1895, and also a director in the Indian Head National Bank
and the Hillsboro Mills, being president of the latter company as
well. He was appointed a trustee of the state library by Governor
Ramsdell, and held that position at the time of his death.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Nashua.
He had been connected with the New-England Historic Genealogi-
cal Society since 1885. He was a member of Rising Sun lodge,
A.F. and A.M., of which he was the worshipful master in 1862
and 1863, and was a Scottish Rite Mason of the 32d degree. Be-
side attending to the duties of his profession he found time to devote
to the preparation of articles of historic interest, which he read
before the New-England Historic Genealogical Society. He was
prominent in the New Hampshire Society of the Sons of the Revo-
lution.
Mr. Bailey was married in 1858 to Mary B. Greeley, who sur-
vives him. He also leaves two children. Dr. William T. Bailey of
Boston and Miss Helen G. Bailey of Nashua. He died in Nashua,
June 9, 1899.
William Whitwell Greenough, A.B., only child of William
and Sarah (Gardner) Greenough, and grandson of the Rev. Wil-
liam Greenough of Newton, Mass., was bom in Boston, June 25,
CXXVl N. E. HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL 80CIETT.
1818, and died there June 17, 1899. The first William Green-
ough came to Boston before 1650, and has been represented by
seven generations of citizens to the present time.
Mr. Greenough was fitted for college at the Lfatin School in Bos-
ton, and at the private school of Mr. F. P. Leverett. He entered
the Freshman class in Harvard University in 1833, and graduated
in 1837. Before and after graduating, having -an earnest desire to
accomplish himself as a linguist, and especially to become an Orien-
tal scholar, with the expectation of an appointment to a professor-
ship, he went to Andover, where he spent a year in the pursuit of
his favorite studies. But in the autumn of 1838, after much reflec-
tion, he decided to relinquish the plan of becoming a teacher of lan-
guages, and to enter the counting-room of his father, who was a
merchant in the hardware trade. Here he remained, after becoming
a partner in the business, till February, 1852, when he was ap-
pointed Agent of the Boston Gaslight Company. In 1853 he was
elected also its Treasurer, and these positions he held until 1889,
when he retired from business.
Mr. Greenough led a very busy and active life. He was a mem-
ber of the City Council in 1847, 1848 and 1849, "^ having accepted
the oflice for the purpose of furthering the introduction of a proper
water supply for the city." In 1849 he delivered the Fourth of
July oration before the city authorities of Boston. In 1842, at its
foundation, and for some years afterwards, he was a member of the
American Oriental Society of Boston. In 1843 he was elected a
member of the Soci6t6 Orientale of Paris ; in 1845, of the New-
En<j^land Historic Genealogical Society; in 1849, of the Phi Beta
Kappa of Harvard University ; in 1879, of the Massachusetts His-
torical Society; in 1884, Corresponding Member of the Rhode
Island Historical Society ; and also a member of other organiza-
tions, societies and associations since 1879. Besides all these, Mr.
Greenough gave a great deal of time and valuable service to the
Boston Public Library, of which he was chosen a Trustee in 1856,
and, by annual election, President of the Board from 1866 until
1889. He was also a Trustee of the Museum of Fine Arts from its
foundation in 1870. His published writings were mainly addresses
and reports in connection with his duties as Trustee of the Public
Library; some articles in the first volume of the Journal of the
American Oriental Society ; articles in the N. Y. Review, 1838,
and the Biblical Repository at Andover, 1838, and a Mseso-Gothic
Grammar.
He made repeated visits abroad, sometimes for needed rest and
relief from continuous work, and sometimes to examine the gas sup-
plies and the administration of the large manufactories of gas in
England, Scotland, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany; as
well as those established at St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Copen-
MEMOIBS. CXXVU
hagen and Hamburg. Besides attending to these interests in his
travels in Europe in 1840, 1858, 1868, 1872, 1881 and 1886, he
had in view to visit the great libraries and art galleries of London,
Paris, Berlin and St. Petersburg, and those of other cities of Great
Britain and in the north, centre and south of Europe.
Mr. Greenough was married on the 15th of June, 1841, to Catherine
Scollay Curtis, daughter of Charles Pelham and Anna (ScoUay)
Curtis. By this marriage he had six children, four of whom sur-
vive him — three sons and one daughter. They are all married and
have families.
By Charles P. Greenough, Esq.
WALBRroGE Abner Field, A.B., LL.D., the eldest child of
Abner and Louisa Griswold Field, was bom in North Springfield,
Vermont, April 26, 1833, and died in Boston, Massachusetts, July
15, 1899. He first went to the district school of his native town ;
when thirteen he attended the academy at Perkins ville, close by, for
a short time; then the Springfield Wesleyan Seminary until he
went to Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire, where
he spent two years (1849-51), and in the latter year entered Dart-
mouth College, whence he was graduated, with signal honors, in
1855. He at once became Tutor in that institution, and served as
such for two years. He studied law with Harvey Jewell, Esq., in
Boston the following two years. From September, 1859, to Jan-
uary, 1860, he attended Harvard Law School, and having been ad-
mitted to the bar in May of that year, he entered upon the practice
of law with Mr. Jewell, and so continued until July, 1860, when
he was appointed Assistant U. S. Attorney for the District of Maa-
saclmsetts, in which capacity he served for about four years. In
May, 1869, he was appointed Assistant Attorney-General of the
United States and removed to Washington ; returned to Boston in
1870 and became a member of the law-firm of Jewell, Gaston &
Field ; served as a member of the School Committee of that city in
1863 and 1864, and member of its Common Council in 1865, '66
and '67. In 1876 he was elected Representative to Congress, re-
ceiving the certificate of election and occupying his seat until, upon
a contest, it was awarded to the contestant ; but at the next election
he was returned to Congress and served his term, at the end of
which he declined a renomination. In February, 1881, he was ap-
pointed by Gov. Long to the bench of the Supreme Judicial Court
of his adopted state, and in September, 1890, was promoted to its
Chief Justiceship, which position he filled till the time of his death.
October 14, 1869, he married Eliza Ellen McLoon of Rockland,
Maine, by whom he had two daughters, who survive him. His
first wife died March 8, 1877 ; and Oct. 31, 1882, he married
Frances Eaton Farwell of Rockland, Maine, who survives to mourn
her irreparable loss.
GXEvm K, 1. mSTOHIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY*
' To fairly estimate the life and character of Jtidgpc Field woalj r^l
quire inon* Njiace than tho neceaiary brevity of this paper will per-
mit. For that cliiiracldr he had the beat poislble foundatiau, cam^
painted of goQeratiotii^ of a stalwart New England anc^^jtiy, btjin^
descended on his father*^ mde from the Fields of Rhode Island, a
utock from which have sprung ao many Gminent men, and being the
seventh io direct lineal descent troin Roger Williaras, thitt t^Uiich
defender of religious freedom. On hie mother'e side he wae do^
acended from the GriswoldB of Connecticut, whose anceator, Edward
Griswoldi came from England and settled at Windsor, in that State,
in 1(>45. As a boy he waa, to um the wortls of hh surviving
brother, '^ bnght, quick, actiye, and ftgood deal of an athlete, be-
rildes bcdng a moat excelfent scholar.'' ma fiither wae what was called
** well-to-^)," yet, like many of his daawpatee, more from a gpini of
adf-he^folneas than necessity, he taught school several seasons dos-^
ing his academic and college course.
Bom and reared among the hUls of Kew Endand, he went fordt
from the sim^e, but sufficient, comforts of a New Englai»l home,
imbued with its best influences and inspired with a laudable amo-
tion for success in life, according to a high ISew England standard.
In college he at once took rank as the head of his dass in acholai^
ship, and maintained it until the end of the course. During the
four years he never missed a question at recitations, and acquitted
himself with like credit in the other dass exerdses, recdving perfeol
marks during every term, a distinction never earned by any other
graduates of the college except Rufus Choate and Prof. Putnam,
his instructor in Greek. His reading at that time, not connected
with his studies, was less expensive than that of some of his class*
mates ; but thoroughness in what he undertook was one of his char-
acteristics, in which respect the boy was father to the man. He
was always kind and friendly in his intercourse with his classmates,
and retained a deep and tender interest in their aflter lives. In 1895
he, with eight others, among them the Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr.,
and the writer, was present at the reunion of his class at Hanover,
to celebrate its fortieth anniversary, and no one evinced a deeper or
more sympathetic interest in the occasion and in the recounting of
what of good or ill had befallen our different classmates. At that
Commencement he was elected President of the College Alumni As-
sociation.
He brought to the practice of his profession a zeal, a well-trained
mind, and habits of industry, which did not fail to win success ; but
the bench was doubtless his most congenial place and gave best
scope to his highest qualities and attainments. In Congress he was
out of his natural element, and told the writer that only the obliga-
tion under which he felt to the constituency which believed it had
once fairly elected him, induced him to accept a second nomination.
MEMOIBS. CXXIX
Hia bent of mind was judicial rather than forensic, as I should make
the distinction, and it required no little effort for him to unhitch
himself from the star of his highest intent and mingle in the turmoil
of men. He took his seat upon the bench exceptionally equipped
for its duties, as well by natural gifts and temperament as by great
learning, untiring industry and incorruptible integrity. While giv-
ing to the members of the bar a patient and courteous hearing in the
presentation of their cases, to which they have borne willing testi-
mony, yet the truth of facts and principles of law involved seldom
eluded his keen perceptions, and justice was the constant motive of
hia decisions. Upon his judicial ermine the shadow of suspicion
was never cast. As Chief Justice of the highest court of the great
Commonwealth, whose decisions are deservedly held in such general
esteem by the courts of her sister States, his name will hold a proud
and lasting place among those of his illustrious predecessors. In
the private walks of life he was pure, honorable, charitable, gener-
ous, and, while not a votary of what is styled " society," he was
sincerely affectionate, — true alike to the ties of friendship and fam-
ily. He was elected a member of the New-England Historic Gene-
alogical Society in 1891.
By Samuel R. Bond, A.M.
EuAS SHiL Hawley, A.B., was bom in Moreau, Saratoga
County, New York, October 28, 1812. He was the son of Seth*
and Susan (Sill) Hawley. The line of his earlier ancestry was as
follows : Amos,* Ebenezer,* Capt. Joseph,* Samuel,' Joseph'.
Joseph* Hawley was bom in England about 1603, came to America
about 1630 and resided at Stratford, Connecticut, from 1650 to the
time of his death. May 20, 1690.
The subject of this sketch attended district school winters and
worked on the farm summers until fifteen years of age. One of his
uncles offering to give him an education or to give him one thousand
dollars when he should reach the age of twenty-one, the lad ac-
cepted the former, and fitted for college at Cambridge Academy in
Washington County. After spending two years in Middlebury
College he taught one year and then entered the senior class in
Union College, from which he was graduated in 1833. He then
taught for some time in Weston Academy, Connecticut, and at
Glen's Falls, New York; and in the autunm of the year 1836 re-
moved to Buffalo, New York, which was ever after his home. Here
he entered into partnership with Rev. Philos G. Cook in the man-
agement of a private school. When the public schools of the city
were first made free in 1838, he was appointed teacher for No. 8,
the first school opened under the new system. He studied law in
the oflSce of Barker and Hawley, and after three years was admitted
to practice in the Supreme Court of the State, and the next year was
Bdmitted to th© old Court of Ctaneeiy- AMer practbrng a sUo
tJtn© in partnership widi Jease Walker, afi^rwwia Judge of
jbie CauBty Courti be abandoned Mb p]x>fe§gioit and engaged
otfMr ooenpatioiifli
Bb waa Superintendent of the public stiools of Buffalo in 1^44,
*46 and '47, ddenttan of the city in '67 and '68, during which terai
lie waa laqja^ inatnimental in eocuring tlie land now fonnitig the
CS^ Pkrk of Btiflklo. He was for twcmty-three yiearw 8n[HTirm^n-
dant of the extaniive iron works and I>hii!!i fiimaee at Jihu^k Hork^
now Buflulo, In 1883 he wom a member of tlic State Aaeembl^.
The same year he waa appointed Sceretary and Treasurer of tbe
Buflalo Insane Aaylum, now the Bufihlo State Asylum, a prmitian
which he rrf^tiiu (I to the tiyie of hii death. For many jearn Iii^ wm
in chiirp' ^1 hu-v n ul e^iitJite interests. He w&« much interested la
^ BidJidu Ili^torkal Society^ and was ita president in 1880, He
waft a niem>>cr of the Bnffala Library Aseoeiation, of tbe Stale Hiw-
torieal Society of Wisoonamr and since 1853, of the New-Kn^dioitl
Hiatorle Oeneiitogieal Society. He waa raueh intere^ed in the
getienlo^eal history of hiii family, and for forty years was eoUectiajf
matrriril i'nr 77/^ ITawieff /fecorrf, whieh be publinhed in a large
folin \uliHiu', ltufl;tli>, 1890. He wai connected with tlie Nrirtb
I^T'shyh'Han Chui'c'h, niid waa one of it« trii«it(H'«> Thninffb hia
lou'^ ^iml hnnondtlc rnreer, ]m waa notied for hia integrity^ faithiid-
ness and honesty.
He married, May 30, 1845, Lavinia Hurd Selden, daughter of
Huntington and Laiu*a Hurd Selden of Middle Haddam, Connecti-
cut. She survives him, with a son, Edward S. Hawley of Buffalo,
and three daughters, Mrs. Delia A. Brush, wife of Dr. Edward N.
Brush, Superintendent of the Shepard Asylum, Baltimore, Miss
Mary Hawley and Miss Lavinia Hawley of Buffalo. Mr. Hawley
died in Buffalo, July 26, 1899.
George WnrrE, A.M., LL.B., for more than forty years a mem-
ber of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society, died at his
home in Wellesley, July 29, 1899. He was a descendant of Thomas'
Wliite, who probably was a native of Weymouth, England. He
was admitted a freeman of Massachusetts Colony, March 3, 1635,
being then and previously an inhabitant of Weymouth. He was
bom in 1599 ; died in 1679. His wife's name unknown, probably
Hannah. His son, Ebenezer* White, was bom in Weymouth in
1648, was admitted a freeman 1674, died August, 1703 or 1705.
He married Hannah Phillips, bom in Weymouth, Nov. 25, 1654,
daughter of Nicholas Phillips and Hannah Salter, who were married
in Boston, Dec. 4, 1651. His son, Thomas' White, waa bom in
Weymouth, and died April 28, 1752, aged 79. His wife was
Mary, daughter of James and Sarah (Baker) White of Dorchester,
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His eon, Nathaniel/ bom Sept. 4, 1701, Hanrard College 1725,
married April 27, 1726, Sarah Lovell, who died May 15, 1732.
He was an eminent physician in Weymouth, and died Xov. 23,
1757 or 1758. His second wife was Ruth Holbrook, who died
May, 1752. Their son, Nathaniel,* was bom May 16, 1749, and
married Sarah, daughter of William WTiite and Sarah (Daggett)
White, 1770. He died Nov. 16, 1784. His son, Nathaniel,' was
bora Dec. 27, 1772. Married Nov. 27, 1794, Mary HoUis of
Braintree, bora Feb. 25, 1776, daughter of Capt. Thomas Hollis
and Lydia Holbrook. He died Feb. 16, 1837. His wife died
Aug. 12, 1878, aged 102. His son, Nathaniel," was bom Sept. 6,
1795. Married Mehitable Curtis Nov. 2, 1819, daughter of Theo-
philus, bom Nov. 29, 1769, and Rebecca French, bom March 9,
1770. Nathaniel died in Quincy, Jan. 29, 1867. His son, George*
White, was bom Nov. 9, 1821, in Quincy.
Judge White was fitted for college, under Dr. Soule, at PhiUipe
Academy, Elxeter, N. H., where he was easily the leader in forensic
power, and, as President of the Golden Branch Society, was the or-
ganized head of the leading literary school society of that time.
After a year's study at Yale he entered the Sophomore class at Har-
vard. He stayed there, however, but a few months, returning to
Yale, where he remained until his graduation in '48. While at
Yale he was a member of the Linonian Debating Society, and wa«
its President for some time. He also was a member of the Skull
and Bones Society and the Phi Beta Kappa. On leaving Yale he
spent two years at Har^'ard Law School and one in the office of
Hon. Robert Rantoul as a student. In 1851, on his admission to
the bar, he became Mr. Rantoul's partner, and continued as such
until Mr. Rantoul's death. He then entered into partnership with
Hon. Asa French, which continued until his appointment as Judge
of Probate and Insolvency of Norfolk County, July, 1858, which
office he held till his death. Judge White was by nature and busi-
ness association greatly interested in practical politics. He was in-
fluential in the conduct of public affiurs in Quincy when quite young,
and was recognized early as a man of ability, the town sending him,
in 1853, as a delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Conven-
tion, which included in its membership Rufus Choate, Charles Siun-
ncr, B. F. Butler, H. L. Dawes, N. P. Banks, Geo. S. Boutwell
and many others of the same stamp, — a wonderful school in politics
for a young student with a taste for that branch of knowledge.
Judge White was chosen president of the ^ Young Men's Conven-
tion" in 1857, which nominated N. P. Banks for Governor of Mas-
sachusetts, who, after his election, appointed his friend to the office
which he held the remainder of his life. It seems somewhat remark-
able that his very success in politics in his early exj>erience should
have absolutely barred his fartlier progress in this direction. His
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position in college, his popularity in hia native town, his aptness in
political iniuiMgemeot, his success in his forensic attempts, all had
great proniLjic of :idvancenient in public office, and yet it cannot be
said that tbe work that he did was any the less importiint to the
world or his fellow-men than that done by those who had been his
associates, and who aftenvard attained higher political position.
The anxieties he has relieved, the burdens he has lessened, tJie
wrongs he has righted, the sorro>vs he has soothed, make a grand
total of fiucce.ss wliieh any politician may well envy. His w*ork wa*
not, however, confined to his courts but extended to a large law
practice and to the care of trust estates* While he lived in Quincy
he took an active interest in church and school, ser^'ing as Superin-
tendent of the Snnday. school of the Old Stone Temple (Unitarian)
for twelve yeartii, as Chairman of the Parish Committee, and aa
Cliairnian of the School Committee for many years. iVt his home
in Wcllesley, although declining for the most part any activity in
local politics, he was always recognized as a safe counsellor, and
was invariably appealed to for advice in any doubtfid matter. He
did not refuse at times active participation in public matters, as, for
example : he was at the licad of the committee to Introduce water
into tlie town, and c^arried the matter tlirough to a successful issue.
He kept a diary through his life from his early school days, and,
wdiile there was not always a daily entry, yet every event of conse*
quence, of a [Hiblic or private character, was duly noted witli hij
personal comments on the events and the men of the hour. He
held the office of Judge of Probate longer than any other judge in
Massachusetts or New England*
He was married Oct. 28, 1863, to Frances Mu,ry Edwena Noyc^,
daughter of Edward Noyes of Boston, and grand-daughter of Rev*
Thomas Noyes and Benjamin Slack, both of whom lived within the
limits of the jjrceent town of Wclleslcy and were men of wide influ-
ence. His wife and three children survive him. His oldest child
is Dr. Gcorsfe Rantoul White, Instructor at Phillips Exeter Acad-
emy ; Harvcird A.B., 80 ; A.M., '87 ; Ph.D., '96. His daughter,
Mary Hawthorne, Raflidiife '1^*4, is the wiic of Clarence Alfred Bun-
ker. IVia youngest son, Edward Noyes White, is a student.
By the Hon. Joseph E, FiskBi A.M.
Rev. George Fabeh Clark waa elected a corresponding men
her of this Society in 1855, admitted a resident meniljer in 1871,
and a life mcuibcr in 1872. He w*as born at Shipton (now Rich-
mond), Canada East ^ FebrLiary 17, 1817, diu-ing the temporary
residence there of his parents, Jonas and Mary (Twiteheir) Clark.
In a carefully compiled manuscript account of his own branrh of the
Clark fumily, Mr. Clark derives his descent in a flircct line from
Arthur Clark, who was admitted freeman at Hampton, 1640, and
MEMOIRS. CXXXIU
was afterwards of Salem and Boston, through Samuel* of Concord,
and Rachel (Nicholls), William' and Eunice (Taylor), William*
and Sarah (Locke) of Townsend ; Jonas* and Mary (Twitchell)
Clark, his parents. Soon after his birth Mr. Clark's parents re-
turned from Canada to Dublin, New Hampshire. Here Mr. Clark's
boyhood was passed. His father's large family, of which he was
the twelfth child, rendered it necessary that he should, from an early
age, share the hard work in gaining a livelihood. At eight years
of age he was put out to service and underwent many hardships.
When fourteen years old he was apprenticed to Andrew Emery of
Jaffrey, New Hampshire, to learn the shoemakers' trade. His term
of service was to be seven years, with the privilege of two months'
schooling in the winter. When about half this term had passed he
became interested in religion, and at nineteen years of age, with the
reluctant consent of his father, he purchased the balance of his time
from his master, and, with but a small amount of money, and en-
tirely dependent upon himself, he entered Melville Academy at Jaf-
frey, to begin his preparation for the Christian ministry.
In 1837 he entered Phillips Exeter Academy, being obliged to
teach school in the winter, and to work at his trade in the summer
vacations, in order to meet his expenses. When nearly ready for
admission to college his health broke down and he was obliged to
suspend his studies for a year and a half. In 1843 he entered Har-
vard Theological School and graduated in 1846. He then preached
for some time at Leverett, Charlemont and Shelbume, Massachu-
setts. He was pastor at Warwick, Massachusetts, from 1848 to
1852 ; at Norton, Massachusetts, from 1852 to 1862, and at Stow,
Massachusetts, 1862 to 1867. After some months of service as
lecturer for the Grand Lodge of Good Templars in Massachusetts,
he preached atCastine, Maine, until 1870. He was pastor at Men-
don, Massachusetts, from 1871 to 1883, and at Hubbardston, Mas-
sachusetts, from 1883 to 1889.
Then, at the age of 72, he retired from active service in the min-
istry, and removed to West Acton, Massachusetts, where he spent
the remainder of his life. In all his parishes his pure life and
blameless character have left an abiding influence. As a preacher
he was plain, earnest and practical ; as a pastor, faithftd and de-
voted to his charge. He was a good citizen as well as a faithful
minister ; but he will probably be remembered longest for his work
as a lifelong temperance reformer. He was a member and in 1871-2
Chairman of the State Conunittee of the Prohibition party, and was
for twelve years, 1876-1888, a member of the national conunittee.
In all the fraternal temperance organizations Mr. Clark was a dis-
tinguished leader ; especially in the Good Templars, he having re-
ceived the highest honors of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts,
and having been for years an eminent member of the supreme lodge
of the United States.
Wmr N. E. HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
Besides hi8 ponstant contributions to the press on temperance
topics, Mr. Clark poblit^liecl two volumes, *' The History of Norton"
and the " History of the Tempenince Kefomi in Massachusetts-" He
was a member of the " Society of Antiquitj^ " of Worcester, and a
correspondin*^ meiaber of the "Wisconsin Historical Society." Mr.
Clark married, April 1, 1847, Miss Harriet Emery, daughter of
Lieut. DuTiiel Emery of JafFrey, New Hampshire. He died in
West Acton, July 31, 1899.
By the Rev. Gkobob M. Bo doe, A.M.
Samuel Johnsox, A.M., twenty-nine years a member of this
Society, died at his summer home at Nahant, 13 August, 1899,
aped 73 years. He was the son of Samuel and Charlotte Abi|pdl
(Howe) plohnson, aud was born in Boetoo 20 March, 1826, and
received his education at Sandwich Academy and Chauncy Hall
school. At the age of sixteen he was placed in the store of Hovey,
Williams & Co., Water street, and was assigned the usual hard
work expected of boys in those days. He was very conscientious
in the performance of every task, however menial, and soon rose to
favor with his employers. In 1850 he became a partner with C.
F, Hovcy & C'o., and remained in the firm until his death* Mr,
Henry Woods and Mr, AVilliam Endicott having been associated
with him during the entire period. He frequently visited Europe in
the iiUeretit of the house, assuming the responsibility for its large
purchases during the years when there was no Adantic cable to aid
one in .sueh transactions.
Mr. Johnson was mftrried, 29 March, 1859, to Mary A, Stodilanl,
daughter of Deacon Charles aud Mary A* (Noble) Stoddard of
Boston ; and the following year he joined the Old South Church, in
which he had been bronght up, and in which he took a life-long in-
terest, serving in its standing committee, often as chairman, and
devoting his best energies to its financial, social and religious work.
During the last twelve years he was treasurer of the society, and
managed its affairs with characteristic prudence and zeal. He waa
one of tlie leading advocates of the removal of tlie Old South Church
to the Back Bay, believing that only by so doing could it properly
minister to the religious needs of the congregation, wliich, in the
course of years, had almost wholly removed to the new territory.
His loyalty to tlie pastors was always hearty and true, affording
abimdant evidence of bis readiness to support them in every effort
to proniate the welfare of the church.
In addition to his regular business, Mr. Johnson gave much of
his time and tliought as a trustee and adviser in tlie management of
several large estates. Many smaller trusts also sought and obtained
his valuable, though oflen gratuitous, assistance. His judgment
was unitbrmly wise and helpful, and his large experience gave him a
MEMOIBS. CXXXY
recognized authority beyond that of most men. His generosity to
religious and educational institutions was widely known and grate-
fully acknowledged. His regular gifts for missions have seldom
been exceeded. His name appears in most of the charitable and
philanthropic movements of our time ; and the representatives of
many good causes will hardly know where to find his successor.
Among the important positions held by Mr. Johnson it is an
honor to his memory to recall the fact that he was a trustee in the
Provident Institution for Savings, the Massachusetts Hospital Life
Insurance Company, the Boston Young Men's Christian Associa-
tion, the Home for Aged Women, the Boston Dispensary, the Mas-
sachusetts Bible Society and Wheaton Seminary. He was a direc-
tor of the Webster National Bank, president of the American Con-
gregational Association, and for several years one of the Commis-
sioners of the Sinking Fund of the City of Boston. He was an ac-
tive member of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts and of the
Congregational Club, and a life member of the Bostonian Society.
In 1899 he received the deserved compliment of the degree of Mas-
ter of Arts from Williams College.
By the Kct. Edwa&d 6. Poster, A.M.
A fuller memoir of Mr. Johnson, with portrait, appeared in the Register, January,
1900.
Benjamin Green Smith was bom in Boston, October 1, 1816,
graduated from the Boston English High School in the class of
1830, and died in Cambridge, August 23, 1899, leaving a widow,
the daughter of Moses Warren, and one daughter, to mourn an ex-
ceptionally devoted and affectionate husband and father. He was
the son of Benjamin Smith, born in Rowley, Massachusetts, in
1793, and grandson of Joseph Smith, bom in Rowley in 1765.
Mr. Smith retired from business many years ago, his health at
that time being in a precarious condition, and he had the rare priv-
ilege of realizing fully the dream of his early life, which was the
opportunity to practice scientific and practical horticulture. His
ambition was to grow every variety of fruits and flowers. He had
one hundred varieties of hybrid perpetual roses. Nothing was too
diflicult for him to attempt. It was deemed impossible to cultivate
the high-bush blueberry, yet Mr. Smith studied the natural condi-
tions of the fruit, and energetically undertook what proved to be a
great success. Among his specialties were hardy grapes, of which
he had more than sixty varieties. He also raised English goose-
berries, currants of all kinds, pears, apples, quinces, raspberries
and strawberries in great variety. His conservatory, forcing-house
and cold grapery were models.
He was specially interested in the Massachusetts Horticultural
Society, of which he was for a long time vice-president. For many
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jears he waa treasurer of the American Pomological Society, pres-
ident of the Massachusetts Agricnltnral Club, life member of the
Aliddlesex Agricultural Society, of the American Forestry Associa-
tion, of the Bay State Agricultural Society, of the American Asso-
ciation for the Advancement of Science, and local secretary of the
Audubon Society. He was elected to the New-England Historic
Genealogical Society in 1870, and became a life member in 1872.
The last summons came quietly and without pain, as befitted his
peaceful and serene old age. Bright and active to die last, in the
full use of all his faculties, with but slight evidence of the marks (tf
advanciug years, his departure has left us bereft indeed, consoled
only by the remembrance of the character of one ipdiom it was a
rare privilege to know. ]VIr. Smith was strongly averse to all dis-
play and ostentation. Although during his life he held many posi-
tions of honor and responsibility, he was not ambitious, except in
the highest and noblest sense, and he reftised more offices than he
ever accepted. He was a man of whom all who knew him inti-
mately will say that if there was a kind, thoughtftd, considerate act
to be performed he would improve the opportunity with a rare dis-
cerament. The most loving memory of a pure, kindly, loyal, un-
selfish nature is left to those who knew him best and longest.
Bj Bex J AX IX Cutusb Clabk, A.B.
Edward Henry Williams, a life member, elected February 2,
1887, died at Jamaica Plain, formerly West Roxbuiy, and now a
part of BoHton, August 24, 1899. He was a native of West Rox-
bury or Jamaica Plain, and was born there on Green street, on
April 27, 1856. He was the son of George Henry Williams and
his wife, Hannah Ellis Coney. He was a descendant of Roger
Williams of Dorchester, through George H.,^ John,* John,* Zeba-
diah,* Ebenezer,^ Ebenezer,' Roger,* and on his mother's side a des-
cendant of William Coney of Stoughtonham, thus : Hannah Ellis,'
Jabez,* William.* His father was a native of Boston and his
mother a native of Dedham.
Mr. Williams was educated in the West Roxbury schools, and
after working two years in the Atlantic Felting Mill at Quincy, en-
tered Comer's Commercial College in Boston, where he graduated.
In 1876, after his father's death, he entered the law office of John
D. Bryant and Isaac H. Sweetser, Esqrs., where, from the branch
of conveyancing, he gradually worked into negotiating western
mortgages and became a director in the Equitable Trust and Invest-
ment Company, a corporation organized under the laws of Kansas
in 1885. Of this organization he was also vice-president. Al-
though not entering the legal profession, he was well informed in
office practice. His business being affected by the general depres-
sion and failure of western mortgages in 1891, he entered the
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grocery business at Jamaica Plain, in the old and successfiil stand
of his wife's father, Mr. Daniel A. Brown, on Green street. Mr,
Brown having died at about that time, Mr. Williams succeeded him
as proprietor of the firm of £. A. Brown & Co. In this business
Mr. Williams was engaged at the time of his death, regarding which
sad event the general feeling among merchants of his community
was that a man of much esteem had passed from their midst. He
was quiet and unassuming, and respected by all who knew him.
He was a kind husband and father, and, as one who knew him in-
timately and loved him has said, was one of ^ God's noblemen."
Mr. Williams married, December 8, 1880, Miss Jessie Lena
Brown, daughter of Daniel Andrew Brown, of Jamaica Plain. She
survives him. Their children were : George Henry, bom May 23,
1882 ; Francis Edward, bom November 18, 1884, died December
5, 1884 ; Eoger Bryant, bom aiay 24, 1887; Harold Ellis, bom
May 28, 1889 ; Edward Everett, bom April 12, 1892, diedNovem-
ber 1, 1894; Edna Elizabeth, bom October 17, 1893.
Bj William R. Cuttes, Esq.
Robert Clarke was bom in Annan, Dumfiriesshire, Scotland,
May 1, 1829. He came with his parents to this country in 1840,
the family making their home in Cincinnati. Here the lad was
educated at Woodward College. After completing his studies he
was employed for a short time as a bookkeeper, but he soon followed
his bent by acquiring an interest in a little second-hand book store
in Cincinnati. The business grew until the firm of Robert Clarke &
Co. became the Eobert Clarke Company, and the little bookstore
was exchanged for extensive quarters in the heart of the city.
Mr. Clarke had a genuine love for books and collected a large
private library, which was especially rich in Americana. In the
bookstore, too, he gave special attention to publications on American
and local history. Justin Winsor, in his ^ Narrative and Critical
History of America," says : " The most important lists at present
issued by American dealers are those of the Eobert Clarke Company
of Cincinnati." Mr. Clarke was not only a successful bibliophile,
but a cyclopedia of bibliography. He was always a diligent student.
He edited " Colonel George Rogers Clark's Campaign in the Illinois,
1778-9," ''James McBride's Pioneer Biographies," 1869, and '' Cap-
tain James Smith's Captivity with the Indians," 1870. He was the
author of a pamphlet entitl^ " The Prehistoric Remains which were
Found on the Site of the City of Cincinnati, with a Vindication of
the Cincinnati Tablet," printed privately in 1876.
Among his employees, Mr. Clarke was greatly loved and respected,
many of them having been with the firm for years. His valuable
private library of between six and seven thousand volumes has, by
the gift of Mr. William A. Procter, come into the possession of the
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University of CincinDati. Air, Clarke was elected a correapondiiig
member of the New-England Iligtoric Genealogical Society in 1869,
He never married. He died in Cincinnati, August 26, 1899,
Bj the He v. GEOB43B M. Adams, D.D,
Charles Whittier, a resident member of this Society since 1893,
was bom in Vienna, Kennebec County, Maine, November 26» 1829,
and dietl in Roxbury, MassachuBetta, August 28, 1899. He was
the second ehiJd of John Brotlhead Whit tier and Lucy (Graham)
Whtttier. He traced his descent from Thomas \yhitticr, the immi-
grant ancestor of the family, who, at the age of sLxteen, came from
Wiltshire, England, in the ship " Confidence," in 1638, with Benja-
min Rolfe, to whom it is thought he was related. The line of de-
scent is as follows: Thomas/ lived in Newbury and Haverhill,
Massachusetts, married Ruth Green in 1688, budt the house which
has since become wudely known as the birthplace of one of his
descendants — John Grcenleaf Whittier, ivas made a freeman May
23, 1660, and died at Haverhil!, November 28, 1698; Nathaniel,*
bom August 11, 1G58, married first, Mary, daughter of William
Osgood, and second, Mary, daughter of Philip and Mary (Buzwell)
Brown; Reuben,' bora May 17, lfi8G, married Deborah Pills-
bury, December 19, 1708 ; Nathaniel,* bom Salisbury, August
12, 1711, married Hannah Clough, November 16, 1734; Na-
thaniel,* horn Salisbury, February 23, 1743, married Elizabeth
Prescott in 1766; Jcdediah,* bom August 2, 1771, married his
cousin, Ruth Whittier ; John Brodhe^,^ the father of Charles/
bora June 2, 1800, in Vienna, Maine, died at Danby, Tompkiod
County, New York, May 19, 1848. Mr. Whittier also traces hia
descent from William Ballard, one of the first settlers of Dedham,
Massachusetts, his mother being the daughter of William Graham
and Lucy Bullard his wife, of Walpole, Masaachusetts.
Charles Wliittier received his education in the public schools of
Roxbury and Boston, He early displayed an inventive genius and a
decided mechanical inclination, and at tlie age of seventeen entered
on a regular apprenticeship of three years in the machinist trade.
Meanwhile he studied mechanical engineering, devoting h%'o winters
to the study of drawing at the Lowell Institute. In 1859 he became
associated in the firm of Campbell, Whittier and Company, at the
same time taking the position of eopcrintendent of the machine
works. About 1874 the firm was incoi'porated as the Whittier
Machine Company, and Mr. Whittier was made President.
He was one of the first to engage in the manufacture of pa^engcr
and freight elevators, and he introduced many improvements, in-
creasing their speed, safety and convenience. For these inventions
he received many medals and dijilomas from Indn atrial Exhibitions,
including a gold medal from the Middlesex Exhibition at Lowell m
MEMOIRS. CXXXIX
1869, a " Special " from the International Exhibition of Sydney, New
South Wales, in 1879, a gold medal from the Massachusetts Charit-
able Mechanic Association in 1887, and a diploma from the Exhi-
bition at Augusta, Georgia, in 1891. Mr. Whittier was elected to
the Massachusetts Senate in 1884, where he was chairman of the
Committee on Manufactures. He was a member of the Massa-
chusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, the Boston Art Club, the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, the Mount Pleasant Republican Club, the Rox-
bury Charitable Society, the Joseph Warren Monument Association
and others. He was one of the vice-presidents of the Eliot Five
Cent Savings Bank, a trustee of Tufts College and of Dean Academy
of Franklin, Massachusetts. For more than thirty-five years he was
a member of the First Universalist Church in Roxbury. He married,
in 1855, Eliza Isabel Campbell, eldest daughter of Benjamin F. and
Eliza (Everett) Campbell. They had no children.
**He was a public spirited citizen, always advocating and working
for the supremacy of those ideas and measures which would prove a
lasting good to the community. He was a liberal and philanthropic
man, always ready to give a helping hand whenever and wherever it
was needed. In all the relations of life he was found faithful. We
may truthfully associate with his memory the words :
* That best portion of a good man's life, —
His little, nameless, unremembered acts
Of kindness and of love.' "
By Henkt a. SiLTAB.
Peter Ebenezer Vose was bom in Robbinston, Washington
County, Maine, November 20, 1820, son of Peter Thacher and
Lydia Cushing (Buck) Vose. He was eighth in descent from Robert
Vose, bom 1599, who came from Great Britain to New England in
1635 and settled in Dorchester (now Milton), Massachusetts. His
ancestral line includes the families of Thacher, Sumner, Prince, Oxen-
bridge, Tucker, Partridge, Hinckley (last colonial governor of Massa-
chusetts), Williams (the same family from which sprang Oliver
Cromwell), Adams and Buck.
Mr. Vose married May 24, 1847, Lydia Kilby, daughter of Dea.
John and Lydia Cushing (Wilder) Kilby of Dennysville, Maine, and
had four children — Mary Matilda, married Edmund B. Sheahan ;
John Thacher, married Lizzie E. Mack (a direct descendant of
Governor Hinckley) ; Ida Sumner, married Clinton A. Woodbury
(who has a common ancestry with Mr. Vose in the Thacher family) ;
and Lydia Caroline, married William B. Johnson. There are seven
grand-children. Mr. Vose was the oldest of eight children, but one
of whom, the youngest, Dr. E. Howard Vose of Calais, Maine, sur-
Czl H. £. HIBTOBIO GENEALOGICAL SOdETT.
yivefl. HiB early advantageB for education were meagre, but ex-
tensive reading, opportunities for travel and other circumstances gave
him a broad outlook, keen perception, a judicial cast of nund,
excellent judgment and earnest seeking for truth in all matters, so
that he readily became an authority in genealogical and historical
matters. His life was spent as a merchant and lumber manufacturer
in Dennysville, Maine, and in the civic and religious life of the town
he played a very large part, holding for a period of more than a
quarter of a century the four most important town offices. For the
same period he was treasurer of the Washington County Agricultural
Society and of the Washington County Bible Society. He was a
Justice of the Peace for fifty years, a deacon in the Congregational
Church, clerk and trustee of its funds for thirty years, superintendent
of its Sunday School for the same length of time and a Sunday
School teacher for fifty-eight years.
Bom and bred a Whig, he early imbibed antinslavery ideas, and
connected himself with the Free Soil Party in 1848, going with this
organization into the Republican party at its formation. He was
always active in temperance work, and never drank a glass of
intoxicating liquors, or used tobacco in any form ; and though for
years he ** supplied " men in the lumber camps, he never sold a pipe,
a cigar, or an ounce of tobacco. He gave liboally to all benevolent
and missionary enterprises, was a life member of the American
Missionary Association, of the Boston Young Men's Christian
Association, and a resident member since 1857 of the N. E. Historic
Genealogical Society. He died in Dennysville, September 5, 1899,
aged almost seventy-nine years.
" An hoDored life, a peaceful end,
And heaven to crown it all."
By Ida Vobb Woodbury.
Oakes Angier Ames, a life member of this Society since 1883,
was bom at Easton, Massachusetts, April 15, 1829, of the eighth
generation in the following line of descent. William,* came from
Bruton, Somersetshire, England, in 1640, and settled in Braintree,
Massachusetts; John,* Thomas,' Thomas,^ Captain John,* Oliver,*
who married Oakes Angier of Cambridge, Massachusetts ; Oakes,'
who married Eveline Oville, daughter of Joshua Gilmore ; Oakes
Angier."
After obtaining the education provided in the public schools of
his native town, Air. Ames attended the Fruit Hill Academy, near
Providence, Shode Island, and the Academy at Leicester, Massa-
chusetts. At the age of eighteen he entered the Ames shovel works,
laboring several months in each department, till he had fully mas-
tered the business, so that when older members of the family re-
MEMOIRS. Cxli
tired, he was able to join his brother in charge of the business in
1860, and in 1873 became sole superintendent. At the re-organ-
ization of the firm in 1876, he was appointed one of the directors,
and president the year following. From this time till his death he
held the entire management of the mills. His perfect knowledge of
details, his sound judgment and unwavering integrity, gave him
special fitness for the position. He devoted himself wholly to the
business, resisting every temptation to enter political contests or to
embarrass himself with other enterprises, however promising. Like
all successful men, he had an eye single to the one business of his
life. He was sought for many responsible positions, and accepted
such as did not interfere witli his higher trust at home. He was
president of the savings bank in his own town, a director in the Lin-
coln National Bank of Boston, president of the Ames Security Reg-
ister Company, vice-president of the Easton National Bank, trustee
of the State Lunatic Asylum at Taunton, a director of the American
Loan and Trust Company and of the United Electric Securities
Company. He was a broad-minded, public-spirited man, sharing
with his brother and other members of the firm in generous gifts to
the town, notably, a school house at North Easton, a fine town
hall as a memorial of his father, and a village cemetery of about
nine acres.
July 19, 1855, Mr. Ames married Catharine, daughter of Hon-
orable Aaron and Maria (Leach) Hobart of East Bridge water, and
had four children : Maria Hobart married Dr. R. H. Harte of Phila-
delphia ; Hobart married Julia Colony of Keene, New Hampshire,
and is engaged in the business at North Easton ; Winthrop grad-
uated at Harvard in class of '95, and is on the staff of the American
Architect ; and Catharine ; all of whom, with the widow, survive
him. In politics Mr. Ames was a Republican, and for many years
Chairman of the Republican Town Committee. He was a decided
temperance man in both principle and practice, and generous in
helping the cause. In religion he was a Unitarian, a constant at-
tendant upon Sabbath worship, chairman of his Church Committee,
and one of the society trustees. None knew him more intimately
than his pastor, from whose testimony the estimate of his character,
here presented, is substantially taken.
In person he was a man of dignified and noble presence, combined
with genial cordiality toward all. Entirely free from pride of
wealth or station, he never looked down upon the poorest laborer, but
tried to judge all men only by their real worth, without regard to
external conditions. Independent in thought and action himself,
he freely conceded the same independence to others. Strong in
character, even-tempered and self-controlled, those who knew him
well were impressed with the justice, moderation and charity of his
personal judgments. None ever heard him speak harshly or un-
Cxlii K. E. mSTOBIG GENEALOGICAL SOdETT.
kindly of others. Hia cautious and conservatiye nature led him to
distrust extreme and sweeping statements, and his quiet question,
"How do you know that?" often pricked the bubbles of dogmalic
conceit and emotional exaggeration. Personal intercourse with him
was exceedingly pleasant, for with him discussion could not degen-
erate into heated controversy, and whatever the topic of conversa-
tion, whether national or local affairs, the weather or the scenery of
nature, the incidents of a day's journey or the conunon blessings of
home life, he showed a lively interest in all.
Mr. Ames was a man of unusual courage and power of patient
endurance. His last years were subject to attacks of severe pain
and the conscious penl of instant death. But with cheerful braveiy
he made light of his illness, and continued diligent in business long
after most men would have succumbed to hopeless invalidism.
When, in the early mom of September 19, 1899, he passed away
after a brief attack of heart disease, the blow brought not only
deep grief to his many personal friends, but a most serious loss to
the community, by whom he was esteemed and beloved for the
manly strength and simplicity of his character, his kindness of heart,
and the purity and uprightness of his life. The lives of few men
better illustrate the poet's words —
" Only the actions of the juat
SmeU sweet and blossom in the dnst."
By the Rev. Silvanus Hayward, A.M.
Elbridge Gerry Allen of Boston, a resident member, elected
1894, died in New York City, September 25, 1899. He was born
in Sweden, Maine, May 14, 1850. His parents were Charles and
Harriet Kennard Allen. Mr. Allen was a self-made man. He be-
gan railroad work at an early age, starting on a gravel train at fifteen.
From that work he became section foreman on a small railroad in
Maine, being only seventeen years of age at the time. He worked
hard, and soon decided to go West. This was in 1867 or 1841b
He engaged himself as baggage master, spare conductor, and in
other capacities on a railroad in Michigan, and returned in a few
years after to Boston. In 1880 he was division superintendent on
the New York and New England road. In 1884 the Vanderbilts
made liim an offer to take the position of division superintendent on
the New York Central. He remained with that road until he ac-
cepted a position on the Old Colony. He was superintendent of
this road until 1898, when he resigned.
He left a widow, Mrs. Flora E. Allen, to whom he was married,
January 25, 1899, and a son, Elbridge G. Allen, Jr., by a former
marriage.
By William R. Cutter, Esq.
MEMOIBS. cxliii
Edward Franklin Everett, the older of the two sons of Oliver
Capon Everett and Betsey Williams Weld, was bom in Northfield,
Massachusetts, May 28, 1840. He was a direct descendant, on his
father's side, of Richard Everett, who came to this country from
England in 1634; and, on his mother's side, of William Fynchon,
the founder of Springfield, Massachusetts. William Pynchon bought
the land from the Indians, and on the deed transferring it, dated
July 15, 1636, Richard Everett appears as one of the witnesses.
Edward F. Everett's father. Rev. Oliver Capen Everett, graduated
from Harvard in 1832, and from the Divinity School in 1836.
He first settled as minister in Northfield, Massachusetts, and in
1849 accepted a call, as minister-at-large, to Charlestown, where
he remained until 1869.
Edward F. Everett graduated from the Charjestown High School,
and then entered Harvard College, graduating in 1860. At the
close of his college course, he entered the army, enlisting for nine
months in the Charlestown City Guards, with rank as sergeant.
He re-enlisted as second lieutenant in the Second Mass. Heavy Ar-
tillery, and served until the end of the war. Since that time he
was engaged in the insurance business in Boston. He lived for the
past twenty-eight years in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he
died, September 26, 1899. He was twice married. His first wife
was Letitia Buchanan of Philadelphia, daughter of Gen. Buchanan
of Bellefont, Pennsylvania. In 1870 he married Mrs. Sarah J.
Parker, widow of Capt. Samuel Parker, of Ogdensburg, New York.
There were no children by either marriage.
Mr. Everett was a hfe member of the New-England Historic
Genealogical Society, elected in 1859, and was intensely interested
in everything pertaining to genealogy. He was engaged for many
years on what he regarded as his life work, ''The History and
Genealogy of the Everett Family." It would have been finished in
a few months had he been permitted to live. His work on the
Capen family also was nearly complete. In addition to these, he
wrote for the July number of the Genealogical Magazine a *' Gene-
alogy of the FuUer Family of Ipswich, Mass," and for Burt's His-
tory of Springfield an article, on William Pynchon and Richard
Everett, giving the names of all the college graduates in this country
by the name of Everett. He belonged to many other organizations,
the chief of which are the " LoytJ Legion " and the Edward W.
Kinsley Grand Army Post 113. He was also Past Master of the
Henry Price Masonic Lodge of Charlestown. He led a very active
life, with many and varied interests. He was cheerful and happy
in disposition, open-handed and generous. He has left as a precious
legacy to his family and friends the name of on honest and true-
hearted man.
£.
cxliv
N, E. HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL 80CIETT,
Perkins Bass, A.B,, who died October 9, 1899, at his country
home in Peterboro, New Hampshire, wa« bom in Williamstown,
Vermont, April 30, 1827. Being the oldest of a large family of
children he helped hh father carry on the farm, and in winter atten-
ded the ehort term of the diatriet school. After much family dia-
cuesion, and despite the opposition of many relatives, he, at the age of
eighteen, gained his father's consent to leave the farm in order to get
an education and become a lawyer. Entering Dartmouth CoUege in
1848 he graduated in 1852. During his vacations and in the winter
terms he taught school or worked on a farm to help pay hia ex-
penses. After graduating he divided his time for several years
between the study of law and teaching school, to pay debts incuired
in obtaining his education.
In the autumn of 1854 Mr, Bass started for Chicago. He arrired
in that city knowing no one and with his funds almost exhausted.
From such a beginni:ng he gnidually built up a large and lucrative
law business, in which he continued until 1873, when forced by
failing health to retire from active practice. He was one of the
early men whose great energy, untiring efforts and enormous force of
character made tlic hbtory of Chicago possible. He was an in-
fluential figure in the history of the city, and his advice was con-
stantly sought in various enterprises to promote it« growth and wel*
fare. He was always mterested in educational matters. For many
years he was a mcnilicr of both State and City Boards of Education ;
and through his influence measures were pasi^ed in the Illinois Le^»-
lature for more advanced educational facilities. In recognition of
his seiTices one of the largest schools in Chicago is named for him*
Mr. Bass possessed two characteristics which gave him much
influence over men, personal magnetism and a thorough knowledge
of human nature. To these traits, to his sound judgment, to hiB in-
domitable will, and to his sturdy cluiracter deri\'ed from a long line
of New England ancestry^ on both aides, he owed his success and the
esteem of the men among whom he lived. To his friends he was
known as a big hearted man of strong sympathies. Throughout his
life he enjoyed helping others, but, alwnys undemonstrative and un-
pretentious, it was by accident that hie acts of kindness became
known. As a lawyer and man of business he acquired a reputation
for honesty, thoroughness and foresight in preparing for every
possible contingency. His success at tlie bar brought him in cloee
contact with the leading lawyers oi' the State. Among these men he
came to know Abraham Lincoln. At the time of Lincoln^s nomin-
ation for a second term, he sent to Mr. Bass, asking him to look after
the campaign in Illinois. So well pleased was President Lincoln
with Mr. Basses management that, eutireh' unsolicited, he appomted
him U. S. District Attorney for Northern Illinois.
From 1882 Mr. Bass lived with liia family in the East in order to
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MEMOIBS. Cxlv
be with his children while they acquired their education. His home
was in Boston and on his farm in Peterboro. He was twice married ;
first, in 1856, to Maria L. Patrick of Chicago, who died two years
later; second, in October, 1861, to Clara Foster, daughter of John
H. Foster of the same city. Three children were bom of this union,
all of whom are living : Gertrude B. Fiske of Chicago, John F. and
Robert P. Mr. Bass's descent on his father's side from the New
England immigrant is as follows : Perkins,® Joel, Jr.,' Joel,* Cap-
tain Ebenezer,* Henry,* John,' Thomas,* Deacon Samuel.* Air.
Bass became a life member of the Historic Genealogical Society in
1895.
By Robert Pbkkins Bass.
John Codman Ropes, A.B., LL.B., LL.D., forty years a
member of this Society, died at his residence, 99 Mount Vernon
Street, Boston, October 27, 1899, aged 63. He was the son of
William and Mary Anne (Codman) Ropes, and was born April 28,
1836, at St. Petersburg, where his father was engaged in business.
He was fitted for college at Chauncy HaH School and joined the class
of '57 at Harvard, where he soon gained distinction for original and
earnest thought, warm sympathies and hearty fellowship. He joined
the Alpha Delta Phi and the Hasty Pudding Club ; and although
physically incapacitated from engaging in the ordinary sports he
took a keen interest in them, especially in the regattas. He received
a graduate prize for an essay upon The Limits of Religious
Thought, In 1859 he accompanied his father to England and
Russia. On his return he studied at the Harvard Law School and
was admitted to the bar in 1861, and afterward headed the firm of
Ropes, Gray and Loring. Although he could not go to the war, Mr.
Ropes took the greatest interest in those who went, among whom
was his brother Henry (H. C. '62), 1st Lieut, in the 20th Massa-
chusetts Volunteers, who was killed at Gettysburg. During the
exciting campaigns that followed, he made a critical study of every
movement and eagerly discussed the situation with his friends, not
knowing that he was thus preparing for the elaborate literary
achievements of his later years.
From boyhood Mr. Ropes was an admirer of Napoleon ; and his
frequent visits to the European battlefields and libraries gave him
special opportunities for obtaining that full and exact information
which characterized his Lowell lectures on "The First Napoleon,"
soon after pubhshed in a volume. He wrote "The Army under
Pope," in the campaign series of the Civil War, and published
numerous articles in Scribner's and the Atlantic: e.gr., "The Like-
nesses of Julius Cajsar," "Who Lost Waterloo?" "The Campaign of
Waterloo," "Some Illustrations of Napoleon and his Times,"
"General McCleUan," "The Battle of Gettysburg," "The War as
Czlvi N. E. mSTOBIC GEinBAIX)OIGAL SOdETT.
we See it Now," "General Sherman,'* etc. Also brief memoirs of
liis firiendfl Palfrey, Deyens and Grray for the Proceedings of the
Massachusetts Historical Society. His last work was ^ The Story of
the Civil War," two yohmies of which have appeared ; others were
contemplated but left nnfinidied.
Mr. Ropes was associated with the Republican party, was an
overseer of Harvard College, vice-president of the Union Club,
fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a member of
various historical societies, and the founder of the Military Historical
Society of Massachusetts. President Hayes appointed him on the
board of visitors to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. He
was the first president of the first Civil Service Reform Club in
Massachusetts. He enjoyed the rare distinction of being made a
companion of the Loyal Legion of the U. S., besides being an honor-
ary member of the U. S. Cavalry Association, and a fellow of the
Royal Historical Society of London. Some of the characteristics
of this remarkable man, with a fuller account of his life, will appear
in the next volume of the Registeb.
Bj the Bey. Edwabd G. Po&teb, AM.
Thomas Leiohton Jenks, M.D., was bom May 22, 1830, in
Conway, New Hampshire, the son of David and Deborah (Leigh-
ton) Jenks. The public schools gave him his early educational
training. Coming to Boston in 1845, he became clerk in a drug
store. In 1847 he entered the navy as hospital steward on board
the United States frigate "United States." When he returned to
Boston in 1849 he entered the drug business on Merrimac street. A
few years later he took a full course at the Harvard Medical School,
graduating in 1854. By close attention to business he built up a
large practice and thus laid the foundation of his future success. He
took a deep interest in the public affairs of the city. He was a
member of the Boston Common Council in 1868, 1869 and 1872.
He was a member of the legislature in 1870 and 1876. Subse-
quently he was elected trustee of the City Hospital for five years,
and a ferry director for six years, during two of which he serv^ed as
president of the board. He was chairman of the Board of Police
Commissioners from 1882 to 1885. He was appointed a commis-
sioner of Public Institutions by Mayor Hart in 1889 and resigned
in 1893. He was president of the College of Pharmacy, also of the
Boston Druggists' Association, of which he was the founder and in
which he took a deep interest. At the time of his decease he was
president of the Xorth End Savings Bank. He was elected a mem-
ber of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society in 1898.
After his retirement from public life, he devoted much of his time
to large business interests, especially the bank, and the various es-
tates of which he was trustee. His interest in municipal afi[iairs re-
MEMoms. cxlvii
mained unabated, and frequently his opinions on matters of impor-
tance were sought and freely given. As a club man he was very
popular, being closely identified with the Boston Club and the
American Pharmaceutical Association, and a member of the Algon-
quin and New Hampshire Clubs and of the Universalist Associa-
tion. His wide knowledge, gathered from extensive reading, and
his varied experience made him an interesting conversationalist. He
was a great reader and had a very retentive memory. He possessed
a well-selected library, composed largely of historical and biographi-
cal works, although he took keen interest in scientific, sociological
and theological matters. He enjoyed the friendship of many public
men, chiefly those whom he met in banking circles and professional
life. He was always ready to respond to any reasonable demand
upon his time. He was a straightforward, honest man, and his loss
will be keenly felt.
Dr. Jenks married in 1850, Lydia M. Baker, who, with a daugh-
ter, survives him. He died in Boston, October 31, 1899.
By William T. Lbggett.
William Pitt Brechin, M.D., was bom in Comwallis, Nova
Scotia, March 11, 1851, and died in Boston, December 10, 1899.
His father, Perez Martin Brechin, was bom in Halifax, N. S., in
1821, and his grandfather, James Brechin, in Halifax about 1796.
His great grandfather, James Brechin, was bom in Aberdeen, Scot-
land, and died in Halifax about 1796. Dr. Brechin's mother was a
Miss Harrington, and through her he was widely and honorably
connected in Nova Scotia and New England. He married twice in
Massachusetts! first, December 25, 1884, Alice F. Edmonds, who
died in 1894 ; second, October 30, 1894, Bertha H. Hall, who sur-
vives him. He had no children by either marriage. In private life
and in his practice he was more than commonly charitable, sympa-
thetic and kind, and there are many besides his immediate relatives
to mourn his comparatively early and very sudden death. To the
poor he gave his services freely, without thought of recompense,
and his heart was always open to those in distress.
Dr. Brechin's early education wa* received at the Upper Canard
School in his native town, and at the age of seventeen he began the
study of medicine. In 1872, after two ftdl courses and one special
course, the whole occupying three years, he graduated with honor
at the Harvard Medical School. The next year he spent in study
abroad, and he then settled in Boston, where he practiced his pro-
fession till the time of his death. His practice was wide and emi-
nently successfrd, and, besides the regular duties of his profession,
he was examiner for six or seven insurance companies, and was
often in court as an expert.
It is as a cfqrefiil student of genealogy, however, that Dr. Brechin
cxlviii
N, E. HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.
will be best remembered by many. For, perhaps, twenty yeara he
haa been gathering; and publishing in local newspapers facta of in-
terest, chiefly concerning farailies that, in 1760, migrated from Xew
England to Nova Scotia, and settled on the lands of the exiled Aca-
dian9. In the field of genealogy there have been few more diligent
explorers than he, and his library contains a mass of published and
unpublished notes that must in time be of great uee to others who
shall succeed to the work that he has laid down. One great service
he has done the cause of local history is the faithful transcription of
the valuable town books of the three townships that compose his
native county. He is also the author of several published medical
papers.
Dr. Brechin was a member of the Massachusetts MedicjU Society,
the American Medical Association, the Boston Medical Association
and the New-England Historic Genealogicid Society, to which he
was elected in ISUO. From 1872 to 1*^74 he was iwsistiiut surgeon
at the Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary. He wae
prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of De Molay com-
ma ndery, Knights Templar, the Mjissacluisetts Consistory, Boston
lodge iA" Odd Fellows, Boston em^ampmcnt, Shawmut canton, St.
Paul's Royal Arch chapter and the Grand Royal Arch chapter of
Massachusetts. He had been grand representative of the grand
Royal Arch chapter of Nebraska to the graml chapter of Massachu-
getts, and was at the time of his death junior gi'and warden of Mt.
Olivet chapter of Rose CroLx, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite» of
the northern Masonic jurisdiction.
By the Rev. Ahtuub W. H. Eatok, A.B.
Mari' Stiles (Paul) Guild, one of the first forty women who
availed themselves of the newly granted privilege, in 1898, of be-
coming members of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society,
was the daughter of Bela and Mary (Briggs) Paul, and was bom
January 20, 1^30, at Hanover, New Hampshire. In 1831 the
family removed to Woodstock Green, Vermont, and in 1840 to
Barnard, Vermont, where, in May, 1841, the mother died. Up to
this time Mary liad attended school constantly ; but the mothers
death and the father s ill-health, of necessity, broke up the family,
and the two younger children, Mary and her brother Henry, were
^'put out " to earn their board. During the next four years she re-
ceived more or less schooling, but in the fall of 1845 began to make her
own living by working in a cotton mill at Lowell, Massachusetts,
After three years of this slie went to a private school at Claremont^ New
Hampshire, for three terms ; and having found factory life too hard
and cunfining, she learned the trade of a vest-maker; but, aiier
several years, was obliged, on account of failing health, to give up
sewing altogether. In the spring of 1854 she was induced to join
HEMOIBS. Cxlix
some friends who were about to try the experiment of living at the
North American Phalanx, a then prosperous joint-stock association,
at Monmouth, New Jersey. Miss Paul was in full sympathy with
the objects of this association, which peculiarly adapted themselves to
the needs of her nature ; and she was deeply grieved at its dissolution
in October, 1855, after a successful existence of over thirteen years.
She always looked back to the eighteen months spent at the
''N. A. P." as "one of the most delightful periods" of her life.
Returning to her New England home, she was, on the 7th of
October, 1857, married at Lowell to Mr. Isaac Orr Guild, of Lynn,
Massachusetts, with whose family in Lowell she had been acquainted
since her fifteenth year. Mr. Guild, who survives her, was a manu-
facturer of monuments and gravestones at Lynn, where they resided
until 1893, when they removed to North Cambridge.
Mrs. Guild possessed a warm and affectionate nature, and was
ever true to the highest ideals of wife and motherhood. Her tastes
were eminently refined and literary, and while not an aspirant for
literary fame she employed much of her time for many years in writ-
ing, the only occupation of time and mind which her health per-
mitted. From one of her Briggs ancestors she inherited a decidedly
artistic gift, shown by her work in crayon portraiture; and this
strain of heredity is still more pronounced in her two surviving sons,
Irving Tracy Guild, editor and publisher ofthe Ai^ckitectural Review ^
of Boston ; and Sydney Paul Guild, artist in stained glass in Boston.
Her love of flowers was a passion. She was a keen, though self-
taught botanist. No green thing, or weed of the fields was unknown
to her. She knew them by their scientific names, and by their
common "folk" names; and was as well acquainted with their
habits and characteristics, needs and " freaks " as with those of her
own children.
While naturally of a retiring nature, Mrs. Guild's strong sense of
justice and her interest in all forms of human progress, led her to be-
come the advocate of many of the reforms of the day, even when such
reforms involved a measure of reproach. Thus, she was an aboli-
tionist, a believer in Theodore Parker and his doctrines, a firm advo-
cate of the equality of the sexes, of "woman suffrage" and of the
"single-tax." Yet, firm as she was in all her convictions, and
always ready to defend them, she was never obtrusive or arrogant.
" Under the quietness of her manner there was a tremendous mental
energy and will-power, which invariably carried her through any
undertaking which she attempted, and in spite of all obstacles."
Notably was this so in her genealogical work, always prosecuted
under adverse circumstances, particularly that of ever-present and
constantly increasing physical suffering. Her genealogical studies
seem to have been commenced originally as a mental recreation, and
many years ago she had traced her own descent from the following
d H. E. mSTOBIO OXimALOOICAL 800IETT.
earlj emigranta to this country, viz. : In the maternal line, Reginald
Foster, Oeo. Blake, Bobert Eames, Bobert Stiles, John Frye, John
Borbank, William Hartwell, Balph Houghton, Thos. Wilder, Rich.
Sanger, Bich. Cutter, Bobert Beynolds and Bich. Briggs ; in the
Satemal line from John Bichmond, William Paul, Jolm French,
ohn Andrews, Edmund Jackson, Wm. Strobridge, Sarah Mont-
gomery. When, therefore, in 1882, she comm^ced upon her most
important work. The Masactchusetta Families of Stiles^ of Bobert
of Bowley, and William of Dover, New Hampshire (pub. 1892),
she must have acquired a very considerable acquaintance with genea-
logical work. She also prepared the Strobridge and Strawbridge
genealogies, and one of a branch of the Morrison family (pub.
1891). Her interest in historical and genealogical matters was still
further evinced by her membership in the Old Colony Historical
and the Essex Historical Societies. She was also a member of the
Lynn Woman's Club, from its formation in 1879 ; and of the Lynn
Woman's Suffrage Club.
Mrs. Ouild died at North Cambridge, Massachusetts, December
12, 1899. Blessed be her memory I
Bj Hbxbt B. Stilbs, AJC.» MJ>.
INDEX OF MEMOmS.
PaRe
Pi«e
Allen, Elbridge Gerry . . .
cxlll
HlUs, William Smith . . .
Ixxx
Ames, Frank Morton . . .
xclil
Howell, George Rogers . .
cxix
Ames, Oakes Angler . . .
cxl
Jenks, Thomas Lelghton . .
cxlvi
Bailey, William Wallace . .
cxxlv
Johnson, Samuel ....
cxxxiv
Balch, Francis Vergnles . .
IxvlU
Jones, Charles Colcock . .
m
Barrett, Edward Shepard .
cxl
King, Franklin
xciv
Bass, Perkins
cxUv
Lee, Henry
cv
Bayley, Augustus Ramsay .
cxvll
Lincoln, Frederic Walker .
xcv
Bradbury, Uorace Denlson .
xcl
Lyman, EUhu Oliver . . .
11
Brechin, William Pitt . .
cxlvll
McAllister, John AUlster .
Ixi
Brown, Haydn
cxv
Mendum, Willis Barnabee .
cxxiii
Bush, Solon Wanton . . .
IXXY
Oliver, Andrew
IxiU
Chase, Dudley Tappan . .
cxlv
Payen-Payne, James Bertrand xcvll
Child, Addison
Ixv
Perry, William Stevens . .
Ixxxili
Clark, George Faber . . .
cxxxll
Peters, William Cowper . .
lix
Clarke, Henry Martyn . .
clx
Phelps, Franklin Stiles . .
Ixxiii
Clarke, Robert
cxxxvll
Phillips. Henry
IviU
Cothrcn, WllUam ....
IxxUl
Rice, Henry Augustus . .
ex
Crollalanza, Giovanni
Richardson, Frederic Lord .
Ixvii
Battlstadi
u
Ropes, John Codman . . .
cxlv
Cummlngs, John ....
cxll
Scharf , John Thomas . . .
IXTl
Davenport, Amzl Benedict .
Ivl
Sears, Philip Howes . . .
Ixxxii
Davenport, Henry ....
Ixvi
Smith, Benjamin Greene . .
CXXXY
Denlson, John Newton . .
cvU
Smith, George Plumer . .
Ixx
Densmore, Lyman Wlllard .
xc
Smith, Joseph Heber . . .
C
Douglas, Benjamin . . .
Iv
Smyth, Frederick ....
cxxl
Draper, Lyman Copeland
xllx
Stedman, Daniel Baxter . .
cxviU
Endlcott, George Munroe .
cvl
Thayer, David
liv
Everett, Edward Franklin .
cxUll
Thayer, William Makepeace
IXTTi
Field, Walbrldge Abner . .
cxxvll
Thompson, Leonard . . .
cxvi
Fisher, Warren
Ixl
Thomson, George Newton .
Ix
Forbes, John Murray . . .
xcvlii
Veazey, Wheelock Graves .
Ixxlx
Gay, Erastus Emmons . .
Ixii
Vose, Peter Ebenezer . . .
cxxxix
Greenough, William Whitwell cxxv
Weston, Byron
ci
Gladstone, William Ewart .
Ixxxiv
White, George
cxxx
Guild, Mary Stiles Paul . .
cxlvlli
Whitman, Charles Bumham
cxxii
Haines, Andrew Mack . .
cil
Whittler, Charles ....
cxxxviii
Hamlin, Hannibal ....
xlvlil
Wildes, George Dudley . .
IxxxviU
Harm an, Samuel Blckerton .
1
Williams, Edward Henry .
cxxxvl
Hawley, Ellas Sill ....
cxxlx
Wood, Isaac Francis . . .
Ix
Hazard, Rowland ....
xcl
Woodbury, Charles Levi . .
IxxxvlU
Hew Ins, Charles Amasa . .
ciil
Worthington, Roland . . .
IxxvU
Hill, Edward Judkins . . .
iTil
THE
NEW-ENGLAND
Historical and Gexealogical'
REGISTER.
VOL. LlY.-JAXUAllY, 1900.
Whole Xumuku, iM;j.
vr lii 1 ^11 • n I.N i ill.
NEW-KXOLAXi) iii^roinc (;km:alo(;u\\k ^ocikty.
i:»oo.
JOUN WABD DEAN.
CONTENTS — JANUARY, 1900.
^«* intijttratiom :
1. rortmit of SAMUKL JOHNSON (t m.
2. r-rtniltot' ^ITJ.lA^f ^J\Tr^TV (fV, . vni.
8, (■
ft. i- -.-. - — -- .-^ ••-. ,-^-
, 6» J$ookpiat« ot 8ir Ut^NJti MiVJtl LN itoUowmg page 2ti),
I. MnMoiii Of Sahlt^l Joa!r»QK, A.M. B.v Rev. Edteard G, P<nt^, A^*'
n. FutsiBooK OF Ratjiiuam KECOKD8. (Cbn/r«i«ty,) , . , .
HL ThbNew HAVsrc (<'oNv.^ !'ori.it^ h:ri!L lu .;«»... s- a, .*,#,./ r..,
IV- William Mahtin, i
GtKEB-lL COUttT m
Com. by Tror/^/iiny^oa C >*wr{i ....»*«*.
^^. Ret. RtcHAEu Bli^man ov MAJisttyr£i.D, ULarcEVTBit *xi» Nbw Lcutoott.
By lattacj, GrernwotHi, A,^J. » . . • • , « , »
VIL Ll»TOr ti f "S.A98 OF SitriLVf T , r siiriiiQ C<i*, N» 5.)
WITH t r iB», Com, by " , , ^ ,
Vlll. NicHoi-Ao .. .... or Gruo'oiai ; ^ r .-^.^ u .^ijaxi**. Com. b^
Bernard t?, :^etner ♦•»*•«
IX* Recouub or the ORiomM Disthiot of Caklibuk, Mass, C^in. by ii«Afrf
r* i»*wa*» ..-*.•.♦*. ^ .. ,
X. AJtciKirr BmtAt-ft!i*3»iTi»pe or Loko Isiamp, K» Y* {Centimteii*} Br S<^
MX^ff/ /' *' ■■■■; Ksq * , , *
XI. Will?* ot - ok Vaxlkt n^ ScproLit, Ehqlahd* U,i
crtrr^ • rrr shcrman ' .
XH. lN.sr KAT OAiuu^raToXr Mas4. (Conttjweik) Om- tijr JU 004^
ftr< *.
XIU. Urdkkly Book uf henuKAsfT Ji>8Iah Pkhjit. Com. hy Mim £/^/i i>, iAtmsd.
XIV. N0TB6 osf I'AitKK GiiNEAtoGY. By f£a/im i'ther iy^% A*B. , , *
XV'. KfiCOHDe'or 111 l CHtnon in Boliox, Conw. Cum. Iiy Miss JiAxry ^, 3W<«M
XVI, Watekiowi* Fidelity Men. Bj /etfjf/i Wwid Haa^, A.B
XVII. EXTILACTI* FKOM THB DiAKT UF MOSKB PaSKJI) Or 'TttVMO^ MASS. C^m. Il(f
JoMah Paimt E»(|. , * 4 . . .
XVI n. John Galloi- or Tauktos, Mai^b. By Almun D, fiod^fA, Jr. .
XiX. WlTUlJiOTOII** A»^TIlACt8 Of ENOLI^U WILLM, {CiftltiaWfi
Lothrop H'iUnnfftan, Esq* . . , , * ^ , , , . ^
XX. MtsTEji KoLt OF Capi^ JoBKi'H Pray's Cont^ASTT. Coai..liy Mi«» ElitaU'
Gilt
XXI. HANugcRU^ Regoud ot Joskpb Bbtant» C«»m. hj Btv. Chark^ Sm MfaU •
XXH. i^'OTB* AKll QUBBIES:
A'^trff*.— Savery in Pnviii's "Auciont I.ttiidniftrkt of Plrmonth.'* 102; Dow;
Pet«r Darby; Ton v ; VTiuiv iUitl Terry, 103; EltJEJv*K<tU, C/utfvo of Vti-
fiuia ; Two Wiii ■■ i es ; ( 'olby Kotofl from Frecitfttigfiald Re^i^tcr ;
laumioud-Pejj^ tvcir^ 106^
Qw^rKw,— A Rnrc A* ...... tVJmtisit?; Lo^'' ' "*' ^"'- »' • -4t
Johujsou** Primplilet; Klizabvtli FiUli ; Ha , ^
Tboraeycrtift. 106; Nf^whrtf! ntttl Conk: ij
Hammond : '7,
RtpHts. — Gil
H§9toncaiJfif , .. , T;o,-l:Pni.l..t,.M.
~M| WiUa of the bWrmRti» oi Vtixlcy, iitH', Gi
^Cnn. PEOCEEftiJfo» or TUB Niii*'-E>aT v\t» flTPTonii
XXIV. Book Notice*
XXV. Recent Pu»i.icATiONa .
XXVI, Dbatqs , - . - .
^^ EttUred «t the Poat Oflici! in Bot)ioti,.Mji89achu6ottSy.as 9eoo&d*cl»«« miMliG
C. B. TllXVSGU^^l, VWK\\\.^.^ ^'SOWLKS BOLTO!C.
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